Combination Vaporizer with Dual Atomizers and Dynamic Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vaporizers are limited in their ability to efficiently vaporize and combine different types of products, such as E-liquids, waxes, and solids, as they require specific atomizers and lack a unified control mechanism for adjusting vaporization parameters.

Innovation Solution

A vaporizer design featuring a first body with a cartridge cavity, a second body with a complementary recess, and a controller that manages the vapor production from multiple cartridges, allowing for the combination and adjustment of vapors from different products through a fluid path and air flow control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate atomizers are used for different product types (E-liquid, wax, solid), then each product can be vaporized effectively, but the device complexity increases and versatility decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to vaporize different product typesVSAvoidnumber of separate atomizers required
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a single atomizer that can handle multiple product types (E-liquid, wax, solid) by integrating a heating element and airflow system capable of vaporizing different materials. The atomizer is designed with a heating surface that can accommodate various product forms, and the airflow control system can adjust parameters to optimize vaporization for each product type, eliminating the need for separate dedicated atomizers for each material.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs dynamic control of vaporization parameters including adjustable heating temperature, controllable airflow rate, and variable power supply to the heating element. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the single atomizer to adapt its operation to suit different product types (E-liquid, wax, solid), optimizing vaporization efficiency for each material while maintaining a unified device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If multiple separate vaporizers are used for different products, then each product receives optimized treatment, but the ease of operation decreases and time is lost switching between devices

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconvenience of using single deviceVSAvoidvapor delivery efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The vaporizer system integrates multiple product handling capabilities into a single device, allowing users to switch between E-liquid, wax, and solid products without changing devices. The unified structure includes a common atomizer, power supply, and control system that can accommodate different product types, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining optimized vapor delivery for each product type through parameter adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates dynamic parameter control including adjustable heating power, variable airflow rates, and controllable vapor mixing ratios. These dynamic adjustments allow the single vaporizer to optimize vapor delivery efficiency for different product types on demand, eliminating the time loss associated with switching between multiple dedicated vaporizers while maintaining high productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If fixed vaporization parameters are used, then the device structure is simple, but the adaptability to different product types and user preferences is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecustomization for user preferencesVSAvoidcontrol mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic control mechanisms including adjustable heating temperature, variable airflow rate, and controllable power supply to the atomizer. These dynamic parameters can be adjusted to suit different product types (E-liquid, wax, solid) and user preferences for vapor intensity and flavor. The control system monitors and adjusts these parameters in real-time, providing high adaptability while maintaining manageable device complexity through integrated control circuitry.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The vaporizer incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor vaporization conditions and adjust operating parameters accordingly. Sensors detect temperature, airflow, and vapor production levels, and the control system automatically adjusts heating power and airflow to maintain optimal vaporization conditions for different product types and user preferences, enhancing adaptability through intelligent control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

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 efficient vaporization and combination of various products, providing customizable vapor delivery based on user preferences and product types, enhancing user experience and flexibility.

Implementation Method 1

a heating element, and a wick in communication with the reservoir and in communication with the heating element such that the wick delivers the E-liquid to the heating element

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVaporization: Evaporation

Implementation Method 2

a wick in communication with the reservoir and in communication with the heating element such that the wick delivers the E-liquid to the heating element

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapillary action: Capillary Action

Data Source

PatentEP3547861B1Combination vaporizer
Publication Date: 2021.01.20 VMR PRODUCTS LLC
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AI summary

A combination vaporizer (10) is disclosed. The vaporizer includes a first body (20) having a cavity for receiving a cartridge (18) containing a first product, and a second body containing a second product. An atomizer (13) in the first cartridge vaporizes the first product and an atomizer (52) in the second body vaporizes the second product. The two vapors are combined in a controlled amount and exit through an outlet of the first body.