Electronic Cigarette Temperature Holding with Dynamic Heat Profiles

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic cigarettes have a single heating mode, limiting user experience and flexibility in temperature control.

Innovation Solution

A temperature control method that adjusts the holding temperature of electronic cigarettes based on adjustment reference information, such as timing, operation times, or cumulative operation time, allowing for multiple temperature settings and dynamic temperature adjustments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the electronic cigarette uses a preset power or preset temperature for heating, then the heating control is simple, but the heating mode is single and lacks flexibility

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheating mode diversityVSAvoidtemperature control system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic temperature control by transitioning from static preset temperatures to a dynamic holding temperature that changes over time. The control module adjusts the holding temperature based on timing information, allowing the temperature to evolve from an initial holding temperature to a target holding temperature within a specified time range, thereby providing diverse heating modes without significantly increasing system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the temperature parameter dynamically by introducing time-based temperature adjustment. The holding temperature is no longer fixed but varies according to the timing information, enabling the system to provide multiple heating modes (such as rapid heating, slow heating, temperature holding) by adjusting the target holding temperature and time range parameters

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If the electronic cigarette maintains a fixed holding temperature, then the temperature control is stable, but the user experience lacks flexibility and adaptability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser experience flexibilityVSAvoidtemperature control stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic temperature adjustment by dividing the heating process into distinct phases: an initial temperature holding phase and a target temperature holding phase, separated by a time range. This periodic action allows the system to maintain stability within each phase while providing overall flexibility through phase transitions, enhancing user experience without compromising temperature control reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

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

Enriches the heating mode of electronic cigarettes by enabling multiple temperature settings and dynamic adjustments, enhancing user experience and flexibility.

Implementation Method 1

the electronic cigarette generates heat by controlling the heat-generating component according to a preset power or a preset temperature

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectResistive heating: Joule Heating

Data Source

PatentUS11864592B2Temperature control method and electronic cigarette
Publication Date: 2024.01.09 CHANGZHOU PATENT ELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
  • US11864592B2 patent drawing
  • US11864592B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A temperature control method and an electronic cigarette. The method includes: when an electronic cigarette is in a temperature holding mode, obtaining a first holding temperature corresponding to the current temperature holding mode; adjusting the holding temperature of the electronic cigarette from the first holding temperature to a second holding temperature according to adjustment reference information; and adjusting the temperature of the electronic cigarette to the holding temperature. The present application solves the problem of a few heating modes of electronic cigarettes in the prior art, and increases heating modes of electronic cigarettes.