Dual-Heating Atomization Cup for Uniform Hookah Vapor Output
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hookahs only heat the top of the accommodation cup containing the atomizing substance, resulting in minimal vapor production or no vapor at all, due to insufficient heating of the bottom of the cup.
Innovation Solution
The atomization device incorporates two heating elements, one on each side of the accommodation cup, with the first element preheating and insulating the cup and the second element heating external air, enhancing vapor production and uniform heating.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If only the top of the accommodation cup is heated, then the heating assembly structure is simple, but vapor production is insufficient or non-existent
Solution Approach 1:
The heating assembly is divided into multiple independent heating elements: a first heating element for heating the accommodation cup and a second heating element for heating air. This segmentation allows each element to perform its specific function optimally, ensuring sufficient vapor production while maintaining manageable structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The heating approach transitions from single-point top heating to multi-dimensional heating by adding a second heating element that heats air from a different spatial dimension. This dimensional expansion of the heating system enables comprehensive vapor generation throughout the accommodation cup.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the bottom of the accommodation cup is not heated, then the heating assembly is simple, but uniform heating is not achieved and vapor production is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The heating function is segmented into distinct zones: the first heating element handles cup heating while the second heating element handles air heating. This segmentation ensures that both cup and air are heated uniformly and independently, achieving comprehensive thermal distribution without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the accommodation cup and surrounding air are heated by dedicated heating elements positioned at specific locations. The first heating element is positioned to heat the cup body, while the second heating element is positioned to heat the air, creating localized heating zones that collectively achieve uniform overall heating.
3Productivity
If heating elements are added to both sides of the accommodation cup, then vapor production and heating uniformity improve, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The dual heating element configuration segments the heating function into independent units, each responsible for a specific heating task. This segmentation enables optimized vapor production through coordinated operation of the first and second heating elements while keeping the overall device complexity manageable through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The heating assembly is designed with multi-functionality, where the first heating element serves both cup heating and the second heating element serves both air heating and vapor generation enhancement. This universal design approach maximizes vapor production benefits while minimizing the increase in device complexity through efficient component utilization.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The dual heating element design significantly improves vapor output, ensures uniform heating, maintains flavor integrity, and extends aerosol duration, while preventing leakage and enhancing user safety.
Implementation Method 1
the first heating element being disposed on a first side of the accommodation cup for preheating and insulation of the accommodation cup
Implementation Method 2
the first heating element being disposed on a first side of the accommodation cup for preheating and insulation of the accommodation cup
Implementation Method 3
the second heating element being disposed on a second side of the accommodation cup for heating external air entering the accommodation cup
Implementation Method 4
a heating assembly configured to heat the atomizing substance to form an aerosol, the heating assembly comprising at least a first heating element and a second heating element
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AI summary
An atomization device includes a heating atomization assembly. The heating atomization assembly includes: a shell including a first accommodation space; an accommodation cup disposed in the first accommodation space for accommodating an atomizing substance; and a heating assembly configured to heat the atomizing substance to form an aerosol. The heating assembly includes at least a first heating element and a second heating element. The first heating element is disposed on a first side of the accommodation cup for preheating and insulation of the accommodation cup, and the second heating element is disposed on a second side of the accommodation cup for heating external air entering the accommodation cup.