Battery-Free Hookah Atomization Assembly Using Magnetic Induction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional hookahs rely on built-in batteries for heating smoke materials, which limits portability and requires battery maintenance, whereas there is a need for a battery-free, portable, and efficient smoke production solution.

Innovation Solution

An atomization assembly using a magnetic induction coil around a metal cylinder, with an isolation cylinder and silicone sleeve for heat insulation, driven by an external power supply, employing electromagnetic induction heating to vaporize smoke materials without a battery, combined with a water filter for smoke filtration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a built-in battery is used to power the heating element, then the hookah can operate portably, but the device becomes heavier and requires battery maintenance

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveportabilityVSAvoiddevice weight
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent removes the battery from the portable hookah device, extracting the power source component that causes weight and maintenance issues. The heating element is redesigned to be powered externally when in use, eliminating the need for built-in battery while maintaining portability of the main device body.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Ease of operation

If a built-in battery is used to power the heating element, then the hookah can operate portably, but battery maintenance is required

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveportabilityVSAvoidmaintenance requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

By removing the battery entirely from the device design, the patent eliminates all maintenance requirements associated with battery care, charging cycles, and battery replacement. The external power source approach transfers maintenance burden away from the user's portable device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Productivity

If electromagnetic induction heating is used instead of direct battery heating, then heating efficiency is improved, but the device structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheating efficiencyVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces direct electrical resistance heating (mechanical/electrical system) with electromagnetic induction heating. This substitution uses a magnetic induction coil that generates an alternating magnetic field to induce eddy currents in a metal cylinder, which then generates heat through resistive heating of the metal itself, achieving more efficient heating with better thermal control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Productivity

If the magnetic induction coil is exposed directly, then electromagnetic heating is efficient, but the coil is vulnerable to damage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheating efficiencyVSAvoidcoil durability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a silicone sleeve to protect the magnetic induction coil. The silicone material provides mechanical protection, heat resistance, and electrical insulation, creating a composite structure that maintains the coil's electromagnetic functionality while adding durability and safety features.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

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 solution provides a portable, battery-free hookah that efficiently heats smoke materials using electromagnetic induction, ensuring effective smoke production and filtration, enhancing user convenience and reducing maintenance needs.

Implementation Method 1

when the metal cylinder is in an electrified state, a heat is produced to heat a smoke material therein to produce smoke

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

the metal cylindrical bowl is heated by eddy currents

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEddy currents: Eddy Currents

Implementation Method 3

the metal cylindrical bowl is heated by eddy currents and/or magnetic hysteresis

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic hysteresis: Magnetic Hysteresis

Implementation Method 4

an isolation cylinder disposed between the magnetic induction coil and the metal cylinder

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Implementation Method 5

the smoke produced by the atomization assembly enters the water from the first end, is filtered by the water, escapes from the water

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCondensation: Condensation

Data Source

PatentEP3854230B1Atomization assembly and hookah comprising the same
Publication Date: 2023.09.13 LIU TUANFANG
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AI summary

An atomization assembly including a metal cylinder (6) and a magnetic induction coil (9). The magnetic induction coil is disposed around the metal cylinder. When the metal cylinder is in an electrified state, a heat is produced to heat a smoke material therein to produce smoke.