Aromatic Bead Feeder for Selective Filter Refilling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cigarette filters do not allow smokers to selectively choose or reuse aromatic beads, leading to waste as they are pre-loaded and cannot be added or removed after production.
Innovation Solution
An aromatic bead feeder with a conical part and push rod that creates a conical hole in the cigarette filter, allowing voluntary addition or removal of aromatic beads without affecting the filter's appearance, using a connection part with a cover and magnetic sheets for storage and retention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If aromatic beads are pre-placed into cigarette filter sponges during factory production, then the cigarettes are ready for immediate use, but smokers cannot select or reuse aromatic beads leading to waste
Solution Approach 1:
The invention separates the aromatic bead storage function from the filter sponge by providing a dedicated accommodating part that can be opened and closed. This segmentation allows smokers to control when aromatic beads are released into the filter, enabling selective use and reuse of beads across multiple cigarettes, thereby reducing waste while maintaining manufacturing efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The accommodating part with its openable cover transforms the static pre-loaded aromatic bead system into a dynamic one where beads can be added, removed, and reused. The cover can be opened to add beads and closed to retain them, providing dynamic control over aromatic bead usage and enabling smokers to preserve and reuse beads across multiple uses.
2Ease of operation
If aromatic beads are placed into filter sponges during production, then cigarettes are convenient to use, but smokers cannot choose different fragrances as beads are fixed at factory
Solution Approach 1:
The openable cover on the accommodating part creates a dynamic system that allows smokers to add different aromatic beads with various fragrances according to their preferences. This dynamic access enables fragrance selection flexibility while maintaining the convenience of ready-to-use cigarettes, as the accommodating part is integrated into the filter structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The accommodating part serves multiple functions: it stores aromatic beads, allows selective addition to the filter, and enables reuse of beads across multiple cigarettes. This multi-functionality provides both convenience and adaptability, allowing smokers to choose different fragrances while maintaining easy operation.
3Stability of the object's composition
If aromatic beads are embedded in filter sponges, then they remain in place, but smokers cannot remove or preserve unused beads for future use
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the aromatic bead storage (accommodating part with cover) from the filter sponge, allowing beads to be stable when stored and easily transferable when needed. The cover keeps beads secure during storage and transport, while the opening mechanism enables easy removal and preservation of unused beads for future use.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static embedded bead configuration to a dynamic one where beads can be easily added and removed. The accommodating part with its openable cover provides stable storage when closed and easy access when opened, enabling smokers to preserve and reuse aromatic beads across multiple cigarettes.
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 smokers to conveniently add or remove aromatic beads based on preference, preventing waste by allowing selective use and maintaining the filter's appearance.
Implementation Method 1
the conical part of the aromatic bead feeder for cigarette filters punches a conical hole in the center of the tail of a cigarette first
Implementation Method 2
an aromatic bead is placed into the conical hole and is sustained and pushed inwards by the push rod to be fed into the cigarette filter
Implementation Method 3
after the aromatic bead is fed into the cigarette filter, the conical hole contracts under the effect of the soft and elastic cigarette filter made of sponge materials, so that the aromatic bead will not leak out
Implementation Method 4
a magnetic sheet is arranged at one internal end of the accommodating part, or magnetic sheets are arranged at two internal ends of the accommodating part
Data Source
AI summary
An aromatic bead feeder for cigarette filters, comprising a conical part (1) and a push rod (2) directly or indirectly connected with the conical part. The conical part includes a front cone part (11) and a rear extension part (12). The conical part and the push rod are indirectly connected into a whole through a connection part and are respectively located at two ends of the connection part or located at one end of the connection part. The connection part is an accommodating part (4) provided with an accommodating cavity and an aromatic bead outlet (41), and a cover (42) capable of being opened or closed is arranged at the aromatic bead outlet (41). The cylindrical positioning sleeves (7) matched with cigarette filters are arranged outside the conical part and the push rod.