Conical Smoking Shell with Friction-Retained Frangible Capsule
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Solution Overview
Problem
Smokers prefer to use their own custom smokable filler but lack an efficient and easy method to construct a conical smoking shell that ensures consistent quality smoke.
Innovation Solution
A conical smoking shell with a reinforcing tip and a frangible capsule, held in place by wedging or frictional forces, packaged separately for easy assembly with a push rod to fill with custom smokable material.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a frangible capsule is placed in the conical smoking shell, then the smoke quality is improved, but the capsule may shift or fall out during assembly or use
Solution Approach 1:
The conical smoking shell is pre-formed with a conical cavity and ridge structure before the frangible capsule is inserted. The ridge acts as a pre-positioned stop that prevents the capsule from falling out during assembly or use, eliminating the need for additional retention mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The conical ridge structure serves as an intermediary element between the capsule and the conical cavity. This ridge physically interfaces with the capsule to provide retention, mediating the interaction between the capsule and the shell structure to prevent displacement.
2Reliability
If the conical smoking shell is assembled with multiple components, then the smoke quality is improved, but the number of assembly steps increases
Solution Approach 1:
The filter tip and support structure are merged into a single integrated conical smoking shell component. The conical cavity and ridge are formed as part of the shell itself, eliminating the need for separate assembly steps and reducing the number of parts while maintaining the structural support needed for capsule retention.
Solution Approach 2:
The conical smoking shell performs multiple functions: it provides the smoking chamber, contains the frangible capsule, and retains the capsule through its integrated ridge structure. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional components and simplifies the overall assembly process.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the conical smoking shell is pre-formed and packaged empty, then custom filler can be added, but the shell lacks structural support during handling
Solution Approach 1:
The conical smoking shell is pre-formed with an integrated ridge structure and conical cavity before packaging. This preliminary structural preparation provides the necessary strength and support during handling and assembly, while still allowing custom filler to be added later by the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The conical smoking shell appears to be constructed with composite material properties, combining the structural integrity needed for handling with the flexibility to accommodate custom filler. The integrated ridge structure provides reinforcement without compromising the shell's adaptability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates the construction of a customized smoking product with consistent quality smoke by reducing assembly steps and ensuring secure retention of the frangible capsule.
Implementation Method 1
the capsule is supported in the smoking shell by a combination of biasing and frictional forces
Implementation Method 2
the capsule is supported in the smoking shell by a combination of biasing and frictional forces
Data Source
AI summary
A smoking product and method of making thereof for the consumption of a smokable substance. The product has a hollow conical shape that allows for the easy insertion of smokable substances. Additionally, the conical or frustoconical shape of the product provides for larger amounts of smokable substances in the end of the product the consumer lights, resulting in an initial slower prolonged burn. Additionally, the product includes a supporting filter tip with a frangible capsule contained therein and is packaged for sale in packaging in an unfilled state allowing a user to remove the product from the packaging, fill it with the user's selected custom smokable filler and form a custom smoking product.