Electronic Cigarette Heating Control via Dynamic Temperature Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic cigarettes face issues with excessively high heating element temperatures, which can release harmful substances and vary atomization temperatures based on different liquid solutions, affecting user experience and perception.

Innovation Solution

An electronic cigarette system with a control device that stores temperature variation parameters and preferable atomization temperatures for various liquid solutions, using a temperature detection module to adjust heating to optimal temperatures, ensuring consistent flavor and smoke volume.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If the voltage or power outputted by the power supply component increases and the resistance of the heating element becomes smaller, then the heating efficiency and atomization effect are improved, but the temperature of the heating element becomes excessively high causing harmful substances to be released

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheating efficiencyVSAvoidharmful substance release
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a temperature detection module that continuously monitors the heating element temperature and feeds this information back to the control device. The control device compares the detected temperature with pre-stored temperature variation parameters and adjusts the power output accordingly, reducing power when temperature exceeds safe thresholds to prevent harmful substance release while maintaining heating efficiency within safe operating ranges.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent stores multiple temperature variation parameters corresponding to different temperature variation curves in the storage module. The control device dynamically selects and adjusts power output parameters based on the detected temperature and the specific liquid solution type, changing operational parameters in real-time to optimize heating efficiency while preventing excessive temperature rise that would cause harmful emissions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If different types of liquid solutions are used with different ingredients, then the atomization temperatures corresponding to optimum smoking feelings vary, but a fixed heating control cannot achieve optimal atomization for all liquid solution types

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoptimal atomizationVSAvoidcompatibility with different liquid solutions
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal heating control system that can adapt to multiple types of liquid solutions with different ingredients. The storage module pre-stores temperature variation parameters for various liquid solution types, and the control device automatically selects the appropriate parameters based on detection, enabling a single device to achieve optimal atomization across different liquid compositions without requiring manual adjustment or multiple specialized devices.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic heating control where the power output is continuously adjusted based on the detected liquid solution type and real-time temperature feedback. Unlike fixed heating systems, this dynamic approach allows the control device to modify heating parameters on-the-fly to match the specific thermal characteristics of each liquid solution type, achieving optimal atomization feelings for diverse ingredients.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Measurement precision

If a temperature detection module and control module are added to monitor and control heating temperature, then the temperature control precision is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemperature control precisionVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a self-service control mechanism where the control device automatically compares detected temperature parameters with pre-stored reference parameters and adjusts power output without requiring external intervention or complex control algorithms. The system serves itself by using pre-programmed temperature variation curves for different liquid types, simplifying the control logic while maintaining high temperature precision through automated feedback and adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

The system effectively controls heating and atomization, improving user experience by maintaining optimal temperatures for different liquid solutions, thus enhancing the smoking experience and safety.

Implementation Method 1

a heating element and a control device; the control device is electrically connected with the power supply device and the heating element respectively, and the power supply device supplies electric energy to the control device and the heating element

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectJoule heating: Joule Heating

Implementation Method 2

the heating element is made of material of temperature coefficient of resistance, and the control device obtains the temperature of the heating element from a resistance of the heating element

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectTemperature coefficient of resistance: Thermo-resistive Effect

Data Source

PatentUS10555557B2Electronic cigarette and method for controlling heating and atomization thereof
Publication Date: 2020.02.11 SHENZHEN SMOORE TECH LTD
  • US10555557B2 patent drawing
  • US10555557B2 patent drawing

AI summary

An electronic cigarette and a method for controlling heating and atomization of electronic cigarette are provided. The electronic cigarette includes a power supply device (1), a heating element (2) and a control device (3). The control device (3) includes a storage module (35) storing a plurality of temperature variation parameters corresponding to a plurality of temperature variation curves and a plurality of preferable atomization temperatures corresponding to a plurality types of liquid solutions; a temperature detection module (31) for detecting a temperature variation of the heating element (2); and a control module (32) comparing the temperature variation parameters of the heating element (2) detected by the temperature detection module (31) with the temperature variation parameters stored in the storage module (35), obtaining the preferable atomization temperature of the liquid solution, and controlling the heating of the liquid solution by the heating element at the corresponding preferable atomization temperature.