Handheld Time-Delay Atomizing Cup for Flexible Inhalation Timing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing e-cigarettes require instant atomization and inhalation, limiting user control over inhalation time and environment, and are often desktop-bound, lacking portability and flexibility.

Innovation Solution

A handheld time-delay inhalation atomizing cup design that separates atomization and inhalation steps, featuring a base component with an air pump and atomizing cup for smoke storage, allowing flexible use and portability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If instant atomized inhalation is used, then the device structure is simple, but the user control over inhalation time and environment is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser control over inhalation time and environmentVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into two independent functional modules: an atomization module (desktop device) and an inhalation module (handheld cup). The atomization module generates vapor and stores it in a storage chamber, while the inhalation module allows users to control inhalation timing and environment. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by separating the complex atomization control from the simple inhalation action, giving users control over inhalation time and environment without requiring the entire system to be complex.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Stability of the object's composition

If desktop atomization devices are used, then the atomization function is stable, but the portability is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveatomization function stabilityVSAvoiddevice portability
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system is segmented into a stationary desktop atomization device and a portable handheld inhalation cup. The desktop device maintains stable atomization function with its full power supply and heating elements, while the handheld cup is lightweight and portable for user carrying. This segmentation allows the atomization function to remain stable in the desktop unit while the overall system becomes portable through the separate handheld component.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The handheld inhalation cup nests within or connects to the desktop atomization device during use. The cup contains the inhalation mechanism and can be attached to the desktop unit to access stored vapor, creating a nested configuration where the portable element integrates with the stationary unit only when needed, maintaining portability while enabling stable atomization function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Adaptability or versatility

If instant atomized inhalation is used, then the device operation is simple, but the flexibility in usage scenarios is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility in usage scenariosVSAvoidoperation process
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The segmented architecture allows the desktop atomization device to handle complex atomization processes while the handheld cup provides simple, flexible inhalation control. Users can carry the cup to different locations and use it in various scenarios (office, travel, home) without requiring the entire system to be portable or the operation to be complex. The cup's simplicity enables flexible usage while the desktop unit handles the complex atomization function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 flexible and portable use by allowing separate smoke generation and inhalation, simplifying operation, and supporting multiple atomizers through a replaceable adapter design.

Implementation Method 1

an air pump, wherein an output end of the air pump is connected with an airway of the atomizer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPump: Pump

Implementation Method 2

an atomizer, wherein an output end of the atomizer is connected with the atomizing storage chamber

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeating: Heating

Implementation Method 3

the smoke produced by the atomizer is sent into the atomizing storage chamber

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Data Source

PatentUS20250221461A1Handheld time-delay inhalation atomizing cup
Publication Date: 2025.07.10 SHENZHEN TOP GADGET TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

A handheld time-delay inhalation atomizing cup, comprising a base component; an electrical control component and an air pump are mounted in said base component; an atomizer is mounted at one end of said base component; an atomizing cup, detachably mounted on said base component, which internally forms an atomizing storage cavity for storing the smoke produced by the atomizer; the smoke produced by the atomizer are sent into the atomizing storage cavity via said air pump for storage. The invention adopts an integrated portable design and is characterized in splitting atomization and inhalation, top air intake and replaceable adapters, which enhances the convenience and flexibility of use; it not only simplifies the operation process, but also significantly improves the user's inhalation experience by integrating the aerosol inhalation function, more suitable for the modern fast-paced lifestyle.