Heating Element Electrical Connector Aerosol Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current non-combustible aerosol provision systems face challenges in efficiently heating aerosol-generating materials without combustion, requiring innovative solutions for effective aerosol generation and delivery.
Innovation Solution
The system comprises an aerosol generating material, a heating element, and an electrical connector arrangement for connecting the heating element to a power source, allowing for efficient heating and aerosol production without combustion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a heating element is used to heat aerosol-generating material, then aerosol generation efficiency is improved, but the risk of combustion increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by precisely controlling the heating temperature to remain below the combustion threshold of the aerosol-generating material. The heating element is designed to operate within a specific temperature range that generates sufficient heat for aerosol formation while avoiding the temperature threshold that would trigger combustion, thus resolving the contradiction between generation efficiency and combustion risk
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary cooling mechanism or temperature control system that acts as a mediator between the heating element and the aerosol-generating material. This intermediary component regulates the heat transfer to ensure efficient aerosol generation while preventing the material from reaching combustion temperatures, thereby addressing the technical contradiction
2Manufacturing precision
If heating temperature is increased to improve aerosol generation, then aerosol quality improves, but harmful combustion products may be generated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs parameter changes by optimizing the heating temperature parameter to achieve the desired aerosol quality without exceeding the combustion threshold. The system is designed to maintain temperature within a precise range that produces high-quality aerosol while avoiding the generation of harmful combustion byproducts, thus resolving the contradiction between aerosol quality and harmful emissions
3Power
If a heating element is integrated into the aerosol generating material, then heating efficiency is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by integrating the heating element directly into the aerosol-generating material structure. This combination allows for efficient heat transfer and compact design, improving heating efficiency while the modular nature of the integrated design simplifies the manufacturing process, thus resolving the contradiction between heating efficiency and manufacturing 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
This configuration enables consistent and efficient aerosol generation, improving user experience and aerosol quality while preventing combustion, thus addressing the limitations of existing systems.
Implementation Method 1
a heating element for heating the aerosol generating material
Data Source
AI summary
An article (2) for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system is described. the article comprising: an aerosol generating material (3): a heating element (13) for heating the aerosol generating material: and an electrical connector arrangement (14) for releasably connecting the heating element to an electrical power source. Also described is a non-combustible aerosol generating system comprising the article. a method of manufacturing the article. a heating element for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system, and a non-combustible aerosol provision system comprising the heating element.