Electronic Cigarette Control Method for Dynamic Power Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Small electronic cigarettes have a single smoking taste due to fixed preset output power, limiting user experience.

Innovation Solution

An electronic cigarette control method that adjusts output power based on suction force indication information, using air pressure detecting members to determine target working parameters for the atomizer, such as output power, temperature, and voltage, allowing dynamic adjustment during use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the output power of the atomizer is preset and fixed, then the device structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the smoking taste becomes single and lacks variety

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesmoking taste varietyVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adjustment of atomizer working parameters (power, temperature, voltage) based on real-time detection of user suction force. The control unit modifies the preset fixed parameters dynamically during operation, transforming the static atomization system into a dynamic one that adapts to user needs, thereby enriching smoking taste without requiring complex manual intervention

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a feedback mechanism where the detection assembly continuously monitors suction force parameters and feeds this information back to the control unit. The control unit then adjusts the atomizer's working parameters accordingly, creating a closed-loop control system that automatically optimizes smoking experience based on real-time user behavior, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and adaptability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If the output power is adjusted according to suction force, then the smoking taste is enriched, but the device structure becomes more complex with additional detection and control components

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower adjustment capabilityVSAvoiddetection assembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates multiple functions into existing components: the detection assembly not only detects suction force but also provides feedback for power adjustment; the control unit serves both as a power management component and as an adjustment controller. This multi-functionality approach enables power adjustment capability while minimizing the addition of separate dedicated components, thus reducing overall device complexity

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines the detection function and control function into a unified system where the detection assembly and control unit work as an integrated pair. Rather than adding separate independent systems for detection and control, the patent merges their functions into a coordinated subsystem that achieves power adjustment capability while maintaining relatively simple device architecture

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 smoking taste experience by dynamically adjusting power settings in response to user suction force, providing a more customizable and varied vaping experience.

Implementation Method 1

the detecting assembly includes the first air pressure detecting member arranged in the air passage communicated with the mouthpiece

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAir pressure detection:

Implementation Method 2

heats and atomizes according to the preset output power

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVaporization: Evaporation

Data Source

PatentEP3874980B1Electronic cigarette control method and device, and electronic cigarette
Publication Date: 2024.11.13 CHANGZHOU PATENT ELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic cigarette control method, an electronic cigarette control device and an electronic cigarette using the control method and the control device are provided. The control method includes: determining the suction force indication information according to the information detected by a detecting assembly, wherein the detecting assembly includes a first air pressure detecting member arranged in an air passage in communication with a mouthpiece; determining the target value of a working parameter of an atomizer according to the suction force indication information, wherein the working parameter includes at least one of the output power, the temperature in an atomizing chamber, the working voltage of the atomizer, and the temperature of a heating member; and controlling the atomizer to work according to the target value of the working parameter. The control method can adjust the output power, so that the user can obtain different smoking tastes.