Flavor Inhaler With Multilayer Insulation for Compact Heating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing flavor inhalers face challenges in miniaturization and thermal insulation, with the arrangement of separate heat insulation parts increasing the diameter and compromising the insulating function.
Innovation Solution
A flavor inhaler design featuring a multi-layered heat-resistant sheet-like insulation member wrapped around the accommodation part, with direct contact to the heating part and separated from the housing, reducing size and enhancing thermal insulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If separate heat insulation parts are arranged around the heating part, then thermal insulation function is provided, but the diameter of the atomization unit increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the heat insulation function directly into the accommodation part by forming an insulating layer on its outer surface, eliminating the need for separate heat insulation parts. This integration maintains effective thermal insulation while reducing the overall diameter of the atomization unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The heat insulation layer is nested within the accommodation part structure itself, forming an integrated composite component. This nesting approach allows the insulation function to be embedded within the existing structure rather than adding external layers, thereby minimizing dimensional increases.
2Length of stationary object
If the heat insulation part is made thinner to reduce size, then the atomization unit size is reduced, but the insulating function deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs composite material construction for the accommodation part, combining a base material with an insulating layer having different thermal properties. This composite structure achieves high thermal insulation performance with minimal thickness by leveraging the complementary characteristics of different materials.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention optimizes the thermal insulation performance by carefully controlling the thickness and thermal conductivity parameters of the insulating layer. By adjusting these parameters within specific ranges, the patent achieves effective insulation with reduced thickness, resolving the contradiction between size reduction and insulating function maintenance.
3Temperature
If multiple separate heat insulation parts are used, then thermal insulation is improved, but the number of components and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple heat insulation functions into a single integrated accommodation part with an insulating layer, reducing the number of separate components. This merger maintains comprehensive thermal insulation performance while simplifying the overall device structure and reducing assembly complexity.
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 design achieves a compact size while improving thermal insulation, reducing heat dissipation, and maintaining a safe surface temperature, thereby enhancing the overall performance of the atomization unit.
Implementation Method 1
a first heat insulation part arranged to cover at least a portion of the accommodation part to reduce heat dissipation to the outside of the accommodation part
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AI summary
Provided is a flavor inhaler. This flavor inhaler comprises: a cylindrical accommodation part that accommodates a consumable material; a heating part that heats the consumable material accommodated in the accommodation part; a first heat insulation part that is positioned so as to cover at least a portion of the accommodation part and inhibits the release of heat outside the accommodation part; and a housing that accommodates the accommodation part, the heating part, and the first heat insulation part. The first heat insulation part has a multilayer structure in which a heat-resistant sheet-like heat insulation member is wrapped around the periphery of a cylindrical portion of the accommodation part in multiple layers. The innermost surface of the first heat insulation part is in contact with the accommodation part and/or the heating part, and the outermost surface of the first heat insulation part is isolated from the inner surface of the housing.