Aerosol Heating Module With External Antenna Switching
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing integrated aerosol generators and communication terminals lack structural and functional solutions for easy coupling and efficient power sharing, limiting their integration and performance.
Innovation Solution
A module for wireless communication and aerosol generation featuring a dielectric mounting body with an accommodation space, a heating part, and an antenna system comprising conductive patches and grounds, allowing for interchangeable antennas based on aerosol generation functionality, and a controller for operation control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of moving object
If an aerosol generator and communication terminal are integrated, then power supply sharing is achieved, but structural and functional solutions for easy coupling and efficient power sharing are not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the aerosol generator and communication terminal into a single integrated device, merging the housing structure, power supply system, and control mechanisms into one unified device to achieve both functions in a single unit
Solution Approach 2:
The power supply unit is designed to serve multiple functions: it powers both the aerosol generation system (heating element, pump) and the communication terminal (display, processor, sensors), creating a universal power source that eliminates the need for separate power supplies
2Reliability
If multiple antennas are provided for wireless communication, then communication reliability is improved, but antenna selection based on aerosol generation status is not implemented
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between different antennas based on the operational state (aerosol generation active or inactive), adjusting the antenna configuration in real-time to optimize communication reliability for each specific operating condition
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameter of antenna selection based on the aerosol generation status, switching between different antenna elements or configurations to maintain optimal communication performance under varying operational conditions
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
Enables both wireless communication and aerosol generation functions in various communication terminals, maintaining efficient antenna performance by selecting appropriate antennas based on aerosol generation status.
Implementation Method 1
The heating part may include a coil provided inside the mounting body to surround the accommodation space for induction heating of a conductor disposed inside the aerosol generating material.
Implementation Method 2
an antenna including a patch fixed to the mounting body and disposed outside the accommodation space, the patch being formed of a conductor, and a ground fixed to the mounting body and disposed outside the accommodation space at a point spaced apart from the patch, the ground being formed of a conductor
Data Source
AI summary
A module for wireless communication and aerosol generation (or a communication and aerosol device) that includes a mounting part having a mounting body shaped to define an accommodation space that is sized to receive an article having an aerosol generating material, where the mounting body includes a dielectric. An inlet is formed at an end of the mounting body, which permits the article to be received by the accommodation space, and a heating part is used to heat the aerosol generating material when at least a portion of the article is positioned within the accommodation space. The module further includes an antenna having a patch coupled to the mounting body, and is located outside the accommodation space. The patch includes a conductor. The antenna also includes a ground coupled to the mounting body, is located outside the accommodation space, and is spaced at a distance from the patch. The ground includes a conductor.