Resiliently Biased Brush Cleaning Tool for Aerosol Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Aerosol provision devices, such as those used in heat not burn products, face the challenge of dirt accumulation on the heating element and internal walls of the heating chamber, which can affect device performance and longevity.
Innovation Solution
A cleaning tool with a housing, a resiliently biased cap, and at least one brush is provided. The brush is coupled to the cap, allowing it to translate between positions and clean the heating element and internal walls of the aerosol provision device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual cleaning methods are used, then cleaning effectiveness is reduced, but the risk of device damage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning tool enables the device to clean itself through automated brush rotation and translation mechanisms, eliminating the need for manual intervention and reducing the risk of user-induced damage while maintaining effective cleaning
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical cleaning with an automated mechanical system featuring motor-driven brush rotation and translation, providing consistent cleaning force without human intervention and minimizing damage risk
2Object-affected harmful factors
If aggressive cleaning is applied, then dirt removal is improved, but device damage risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically controls brush rotation speed and translation distance to optimize cleaning effectiveness while preventing damage, adjusting parameters based on the cleaning cycle requirements and device sensitivity
Solution Approach 2:
The automated cleaning system applies consistent, controlled cleaning force through programmed brush movements, eliminating the variability and excessive force that can occur with manual cleaning, thus preventing device damage
3Device complexity
If simple cleaning structure is used, then device complexity is reduced, but cleaning effectiveness is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning tool incorporates dynamic brush translation and rotation mechanisms that adapt to the heating element geometry, allowing the brushes to reach all surfaces effectively while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning system uses multiple brushes arranged in segments along the translation path, enabling comprehensive coverage of the heating element surfaces without requiring a complex single-piece cleaning mechanism
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The cleaning tool effectively removes dirt from the heating element and internal walls of the aerosol provision device, maintaining device performance and reducing the risk of damage from improper cleaning.
Implementation Method 1
a resiliently biased cap provided within the housing, wherein the resiliently biased cap is translatable between a first position and a second position
Data Source
AI summary
A cleaning tool for an aerosol provision device includes a housing and a resiliently biased cap provided within the housing. The resiliently biased cap is translatable between a first position and a second position. At least one brush is coupled to the resiliently biased cap.