Flavor Disk with Selective Actuation for Dynamic Vapor Blending
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vaporizers lack the ability to dynamically and selectively release multiple flavors, limiting user experience and customization options, as they typically rely on fixed flavor cartridges or E-liquids that do not allow for real-time flavor changes or combinations.
Innovation Solution
A flavor disk with multiple chambers, each containing a different flavor component, and an actuator system controlled by circuitry to selectively release flavors, which can mix with incoming fluid and vapor, allowing for customizable flavor combinations and real-time adjustments through a user interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixed flavor cartridges or E-liquids are used, then device simplicity is maintained, but flavor customization and dynamic selection are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The flavor system is divided into multiple separate chambers, each containing a different flavor component. This segmentation allows independent storage and selective release of various flavors, enabling customization while keeping each chamber relatively simple in structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces actuators that can dynamically control the release of flavor components from different chambers. This dynamic control mechanism allows real-time flavor selection and combination, transforming a static flavor delivery system into an adaptable one.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple flavor chambers with actuators are implemented, then flavor selection flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The actuators are designed to serve multiple chambers or flavor components, allowing a single actuator mechanism to control multiple flavor releases. This multi-functionality reduces the overall number of actuators needed and simplifies the control structure.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple flavor chambers are integrated into a single disk structure that can be inserted into the vaporizer. The chambers, actuators, and control circuitry are combined into a unified flavor disk module, simplifying installation and replacement while maintaining flexibility.
3Ease of operation
If real-time flavor mixing is enabled, then user experience is enhanced, but control system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control circuitry incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor user selections and adjust flavor component release accordingly. This feedback loop enables real-time flavor mixing based on user preferences while automating the control process to simplify operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed to automatically mix and deliver flavored vapor based on user selections without requiring manual intervention for flavor blending. The control circuitry and actuators work autonomously to combine flavor components in the desired ratios, enhancing ease of operation.
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 users to select and mix various flavors and combinations seamlessly, enhancing the vaporizer experience by providing a dynamic and customizable flavor delivery system that can be controlled via a user interface, such as a smartphone app.
Implementation Method 1
an actuator for each chamber, the actuator configured to selectively release a portion of a flavor component from a chamber
Implementation Method 2
a flow path positioned to receive the portion of a flavor component and mix the portion of a flavor component with incoming fluid
Implementation Method 3
vapor produced by a vapor source
Implementation Method 4
vapor produced by a vapor source
Data Source
AI summary
A flavor disk for use in a vaporizer is disclosed. The flavor disk may include a plurality of chambers, each chamber storing a flavor component. The flavor disk may further include an actuator for each chamber, the actuator configured to selectively release a portion of the flavor component from the chamber. The flavor disk may further include a flow path positioned to receive the portion of the flavor component and mix the portion of the flavor component with incoming fluid. The flavor disk may further include control circuitry for actuating the actuator.