Temperature Measurement System for Electronic Cigarette Heating Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for measuring the performance of electronic cigarette heating modules are prone to air pollution and variability due to human observation and the use of physical cigarettes, which are not reliable or efficient.
Innovation Solution
A temperature measurement system comprising a temperature measuring device with thermal sensors, signal converters, and a processing unit that digitizes and analyzes temperature data from electronic cigarettes to determine the performance of the heating module, providing a digital and automated assessment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If visual observation of cigarette carbonization is used to measure heating module performance, then measurement can be performed with simple equipment, but measurement precision and reliability deteriorate due to human variability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical/visual observation system with a digital temperature sensing system. Temperature sensors directly measure the heating module temperature and transmit data to a processing unit, eliminating human visual observation and achieving objective, precise, and automated performance measurement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces temperature sensors as intermediary devices between the heating module and the measurement system. These sensors act as mediators that convert thermal energy into electrical signals, enabling accurate and reliable temperature measurement without direct human observation.
2Reliability
If physical cigarettes are used for performance testing, then the heating module can be tested under realistic conditions, but air pollution and harmful substances are generated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential testing function from the physical cigarette context. By measuring the heating module temperature directly with sensors, the system eliminates the need to burn physical cigarettes for testing, thereby removing the source of air pollution and harmful substances while maintaining test reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a digital copy of the temperature measurement process. Instead of using physical cigarettes that generate pollution, the system uses temperature sensors to capture and digitize the heating module's temperature characteristics, providing a clean, pollution-free testing method that replicates the essential measurement function.
3Device complexity
If human observation is used to determine carbonization degree, then no additional measurement devices are needed, but productivity and consistency deteriorate due to manual assessment variability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual human observation system with an automated temperature sensing and data processing system. The processing unit automatically analyzes temperature data to determine heating module performance, eliminating the need for manual assessment and significantly improving measurement efficiency and consistency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where temperature sensors continuously monitor the heating module temperature and transmit data to the processing unit. This automated feedback loop enables real-time performance assessment, improving both productivity and consistency compared to manual observation methods.
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 provides a reliable, automated, and pollution-free method for determining the performance of electronic cigarette heating modules by analyzing temperature data, ensuring consistent results and reducing human error.
Implementation Method 1
a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the heating member
Data Source
AI summary
A temperature measurement system for determining a performance of a smoke generating device includes a temperature measuring device. The temperature measuring device includes an elongated carrier and a number of thermal sensors disposed within the elongated carrier. The elongated carrier is configured to be inserted into an elongated chamber of the smoke generating device. Each of the thermal sensors includes a sensing end exposed on an outer surface of the elongated carrier. When the elongated carrier is inserted into the elongated chamber, the sensing ends respectively detect a temperature of a number of heating members of the smoke generating device.