Constrictable Heater Element for Aerosol Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing aerosol generation devices for tobacco or non-tobacco products fail to efficiently heat the materials without burning, leading to suboptimal aerosol production and energy efficiency.
Innovation Solution
The aerosol generation device incorporates a constrictable heater element that reduces the volume of the heating chamber, allowing for closer contact with the aerosol forming consumable and improved thermal transfer, utilizing materials like metals or metal alloys and induction heating systems to efficiently heat the consumable without combustion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the heater element uses a fixed large volume design, then the heating chamber can accommodate more consumable material, but the thermal transfer efficiency to the consumable is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The heater element is designed to be constrictable, transitioning from an expanded state for material storage to a constricted state for efficient thermal transfer. The heater element can change its volume dynamically based on operational requirements, allowing the system to optimize between capacity and efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The heater element's volume parameter is changed during operation. By constricting the heater element, the system reduces the heating chamber volume to improve thermal contact with the consumable, while maintaining the ability to hold more material when in expanded state.
2Use of energy by moving object
If the heater element is constricted to reduce heating chamber volume, then thermal transfer efficiency is improved, but the heating chamber capacity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the heater element volume based on operational phase. During heating operations, the heater constricts to maximize thermal transfer efficiency. The system maintains the capability to accommodate more consumable when in expanded state, optimizing for different operational needs.
3Use of energy by moving object
If the heater element is made constrictable, then thermal transfer efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heater element is designed to constrict automatically when heated, utilizing thermal expansion/contraction properties of the material. This self-constricting mechanism eliminates the need for complex external actuation systems, reducing overall device complexity while achieving the desired thermal transfer efficiency improvement.
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
This design enhances the efficiency of aerosol generation by improving thermal transfer and energy efficiency, ensuring that the aerosol forming consumable is heated effectively without burning, resulting in a more efficient and effective aerosol production process.
Implementation Method 1
at least one heater element, the heater element defining, at least partially, a heater chamber for receiving the aerosol forming consumable therein; a system for causing heating of the heater element
Implementation Method 2
the heater element is constrictable, in use, to reduce a volume of the heater chamber from a first volume to a second volume
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AI summary
An aerosol generation device for generating an aerosol from an aerosol forming consumable. The aerosol generation device includes a heater element and a system for causing heating of the heater element. The heater element defines, at least partially, a heater chamber for receiving the aerosol forming consumable therein. The heater element is constrictable, in use, to reduce the volume of the heater chamber from a first volume to a second volume.