Removable Heater Module With Memory-Based Temperature Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing aerosol generating devices face challenges in accurately calculating the temperature of heaters, precisely controlling device components, facilitating heater cleaning, and enabling easy heater replacement.
Innovation Solution
The device incorporates a heater module with a memory storing unique information, allowing a controller to accurately calculate and control heater temperature, and enables easy removal and replacement of the heater module.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a heater module is made removable for easy replacement, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional coupling mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The heater module is divided into separable components (heater assembly, coupling mechanism, mounting structure) that can be independently removed and replaced. The coupling mechanism is designed as a separate functional element that enables easy detachment without requiring disassembly of the entire device.
Solution Approach 2:
The heater module is extracted as a removable subsystem from the main device body. The coupling mechanism is specifically designed to allow the heater module to be taken out and reinserted without affecting other permanent components of the aerosol generating device.
2Manufacturing precision
If unique information is stored in memory for precise heater control, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional electronic components
Solution Approach 1:
Unique identification information is stored in the memory during the manufacturing phase before the heater is installed in the device. This preliminary storage of heater-specific parameters enables precise control to be achieved without adding complex control hardware, as the controller can read the pre-stored information to adjust heating parameters.
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AI summary
An aerosol generating device is disclosed. The aerosol generating device includes: a body comprising a first opening to a first insertion space; a heater module configured to be removably inserted into the first insertion space, wherein the heater module comprises: a heater holder comprising a second opening to a second insertion space, wherein a heater is disposed in the second insertion space, a frame coupled to the heater holder, and a substrate coupled to the frame and on which a memory configured to store unique information regarding the heater is mounted; and a controller disposed in the body and configured to control operation of the heater based on receiving the unique information regarding the heater from the memory.