Amorphous Aerosol-Forming Layer Thickness for Efficient Heating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing aerosol generating technologies face challenges in optimizing the thickness of aerosol-forming layers in aerosol generating materials, leading to compromised heating efficiency and manufacturing difficulties, which affect power consumption and aerosol delivery timing.
Innovation Solution
The use of an aerosol-forming layer comprising an amorphous solid with a thickness of 0.015 mm to 1.0 mm, supported by a carrier, which enhances heating efficiency, handling, and aerosol formation by optimizing material properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If the aerosol-forming layer is made thicker to improve aerosol delivery, then aerosol delivery timing is improved, but heating efficiency deteriorates and power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by precisely controlling the thickness of the aerosol-forming layer within 0.015 mm to 1.0 mm. This dimensional parameter optimization allows the layer to be thick enough for adequate aerosol delivery timing while thin enough to maintain heating efficiency and control power consumption, resolving the contradiction between delivery timing and energy usage.
2Use of energy by moving object
If the aerosol-forming layer is made thinner to reduce power consumption, then power consumption is reduced, but heating efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction through parameter changes by establishing an optimal thickness range (0.015 mm to 1.0 mm) that balances power consumption and heating efficiency. This dimensional optimization ensures sufficient heating efficiency while maintaining acceptable power consumption levels.
3Power
If the aerosol-forming layer is made thinner to improve heating efficiency, then heating efficiency is improved, but manufacturing difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by setting a minimum thickness of 0.015 mm that provides manufacturing feasibility. This dimensional parameter ensures the layer is thick enough to be manufactured with standard processes while remaining thin enough to achieve adequate heating efficiency, resolving the contradiction between manufacturing ease and heating performance.
4Loss of time
If the aerosol-forming layer is made thicker to improve aerosol delivery, then aerosol delivery timing is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction through parameter changes by optimizing the layer thickness within a specific range (0.015 mm to 1.0 mm). This dimensional optimization achieves adequate aerosol delivery timing without requiring complex multi-layer structures or additional components, thereby maintaining device simplicity.
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 specified thickness range optimizes heating efficiency and manufacturing ease, ensuring consistent aerosol delivery while maintaining structural integrity and reducing power consumption.
Implementation Method 1
The heating volatilizes at least one component of the material, typically forming an inhalable aerosol
Implementation Method 2
which is vaporized by heating to produce an inhalable vapor or aerosol
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is an aerosol generating material comprising an aerosol-forming layer. the aerosol-forming layer comprising an amorphous solid, wherein the aerosol-forming layer has a thickness of 0.015 mm to 1.0 mm.