Figurine Herbal Cigarette Mold Assembly for 3D Shape Variety
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for forming herbal cigarettes result in cylindrical or curvilinear shapes, limiting creativity and design possibilities, which can hinder consumer engagement at events or businesses selling herbal cigarettes.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for creating figurine-shaped herbal cigarettes using a mold system with interchangeable mold members and adhesive flanges to form a chamber with a passageway, allowing for various three-dimensional shapes and designs, including figurines like dinosaurs, mammals, or logos.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional rolling methods are used to form herbal cigarettes, then the manufacturing process is simple and easy to operate, but the shape is limited to cylindrical or curvilinear forms, reducing design creativity and consumer engagement
Solution Approach 1:
The mold system is divided into multiple interchangeable mold members (first mold member, second mold member, third mold member) that can be selectively assembled to create different figurine shapes. Each mold member corresponds to a specific portion of the final figurine shape, allowing versatile shape creation while keeping individual mold components relatively simple and manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The mold system is designed as a universal platform that can produce multiple different figurine shapes (dinosaur, mammal, bird, reptile, etc.) using the same basic mold structure and assembly process. The interchangeable mold members allow a single mold system to perform multiple shaping functions, achieving versatility without requiring entirely different manufacturing systems for each shape.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a mold system with multiple interchangeable members is used to create various figurine shapes, then design creativity and consumer engagement are enhanced, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mold members are pre-configured with specific geometric features, cavities, and adhesive flange positions that correspond to different figurine portions. This preliminary preparation allows the actual manufacturing process to proceed through simple sequential steps (assemble mold members, add adhesive, insert figurine, close mold) without requiring complex real-time adjustments or operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The mold members are designed to copy or replicate specific figurine portions through their cavity shapes. By creating mold members that are inverse copies of the desired figurine sections, the system achieves complex shape reproduction through relatively simple mold structures that can be easily manufactured and assembled.
3Adaptability or versatility
If figurine-shaped herbal cigarettes are produced using a multi-component mold system, then unique shapes are achieved that capture consumer attention, but the device complexity and production time increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple mold members are merged or assembled together to form a complete mold cavity that shapes the entire figurine in a single operation. The first, second, and third mold members are positioned and secured together to create the complete three-dimensional shape, allowing the figurine to be formed in one molding cycle rather than requiring multiple separate shaping operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The mold system transitions from traditional two-dimensional or simple three-dimensional cylindrical shaping to complex three-dimensional figurine shaping by utilizing vertical stacking and angular arrangement of mold members. This dimensional approach allows creation of elaborate figurine shapes while maintaining efficient single-cycle production.
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
Enables the production of herbal cigarettes in unique, engaging shapes that capture consumer attention, enhancing sales opportunities at events and businesses, while maintaining functionality for smoking.
Implementation Method 1
wherein the first half figurine member and the second half figurine member are fixedly secured to one another with adhesive applied to either of the first or second flange
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AI summary
A figurine herbal cigarette and method of making the same. The figurine herbal cigarette comprising a first half figurine member made of rolling paper, the first half figurine member having a first flange extending outwardly about its perimeter, and a second half figurine member made of rolling paper, the second half figurine member having a second flange extending outwardly about its perimeter, wherein the second flange is a mirror image of the first flange, wherein the first half figurine member and the second half figurine member are fixedly secured to one another with adhesive applied to either of the first or second flange, wherein the first and second half figurine members form a chamber therebetween when fixedly secured to one another and form a figurine, and wherein the chamber includes a passageway which extends externally from the figurine.