Auto-loading Tobacco Mover Mechanism for Compact Smoking Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Typical smoking accessories are bulky and require a lengthy process to operate, involving multiple steps for loading and igniting tobacco or herbal products.
Innovation Solution
A compact smoking device with a storage chamber, an ignition chamber, and a mover mechanism that allows for the external actuation of a product mover to transport material from the storage chamber to the ignition chamber, reducing the number of steps needed for loading and igniting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional smoking accessories are used, then the device can store and smoke tobacco, but the device becomes bulky and requires multiple steps to operate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the storage chamber, mover mechanism, ignition chamber, and mouthpiece into a single integrated device body. The storage chamber and ignition chamber are merged within the same device housing, and the mover mechanism is integrated to automatically transfer material between chambers. This merging eliminates the need for separate pipes, tobacco containers, and loading tools, reducing the number of操作步骤 while maintaining compact dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The mover mechanism automatically transfers tobacco material from the storage chamber to the ignition chamber without requiring manual intervention. The device performs self-loading by rotating the mover to advance material into position, eliminating the need for users to manually fill the pipe each time. This self-service capability reduces operational steps while keeping the device compact.
2Productivity
If manual loading process is used, then the device structure can be simple, but the operation process becomes lengthy and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical loading with an automated mover mechanism that uses rotational motion to transfer material. Instead of requiring users to manually insert tobacco into the ignition chamber, the mover automatically advances material through a defined path. This substitution increases loading speed while keeping the mechanical structure relatively simple through the use of a single rotational component rather than complex automated systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage chamber is pre-loaded with tobacco material before use. The mover mechanism is pre-positioned within the device body, ready to transfer material when activated. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for repeated manual loading operations, increasing productivity while maintaining simple device structure through straightforward mechanical design.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides a convenient, efficient, and portable solution for smoking by allowing quick delivery of tobacco or herbal products from storage to ignition, eliminating the need for excessive accessories and simplifying the smoking process.
Implementation Method 1
a mover mechanism that allows for the external actuation of a product mover to transport material from the storage chamber to the ignition chamber
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AI summary
A smoking device that provides a convenient way to store, carry, load, and smoke tobacco and/or herbal products. Components are enclosed in a unit that provides a quick delivery of product from a storage chamber to an ignition chamber, where the product can be ignited with a flame source or heating element. The device has a body that defines an opening that provides access to one or more storage chambers, an ignition chamber, and a mover passageway. A mover, such as an auger, is located in the mover passageway for moving product from a storage chamber to the ignition chamber. The mover may be activated from outside the body. The body includes air passageway that connects the ignition chamber to an outside of the body for venting smoke. A cover is received in the opening for selectively covering the storage chamber and ignition chamber.