Induction-Heated Flavor Inhaler Structure for EMI and Heat Loss Control
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing flavor inhalers lack a novel structure that efficiently heats flavor sources while minimizing electromagnetic interference and heat loss, and maintaining consistent aerosol generation.
Innovation Solution
A flavor inhaler design that inductively heats the bottom wall of a container containing a slurry of liquid and solid flavor sources, using an induction coil positioned to face the bottom wall, with an electromagnetic shield and insulating material to minimize interference and loss, and a porous structure to control aerosol flow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If induction heating is used to heat the flavor source, then heating efficiency is improved, but electromagnetic interference increases
Solution Approach 1:
An electromagnetic shield is introduced as an intermediary component between the induction coil and the external environment. The shield absorbs and blocks electromagnetic interference while allowing the induction heating function to proceed efficiently, thus resolving the contradiction between heating efficiency and electromagnetic interference
Solution Approach 2:
The electromagnetic shield converts the harmful electromagnetic interference into a beneficial function by using the shield material's electromagnetic properties to absorb and dissipate the interference energy, transforming a harmful effect into a protective mechanism
2Use of energy by moving object
If induction coil is positioned close to the container bottom wall, then heating efficiency is improved, but heat loss increases
Solution Approach 1:
An insulating layer is introduced as an intermediary between the induction coil and the container bottom wall. This insulating layer prevents direct thermal contact that would cause heat loss, while still allowing the induction heating to be transmitted effectively to the flavor source, thus resolving the contradiction between heating efficiency and heat loss
3Device complexity
If the container structure is simplified, then device complexity is reduced, but aerosol generation consistency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
A porous structure is incorporated into the container bottom wall or aerosol generation component. The porous structure provides consistent aerosol generation by controlling the distribution and flow of the flavor source material, while maintaining a relatively simple overall device structure, thus resolving the contradiction between device complexity and aerosol generation consistency
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 efficient heating with reduced electromagnetic interference, minimal heat loss, and consistent aerosol production, maintaining flavor quality and preventing leakage.
Implementation Method 1
an induction coil that is arranged to face the bottom wall of the container accommodated in the housing, and configured to inductively heat the bottom wall of the container
Implementation Method 2
configured to inductively heat the bottom wall of the container
Data Source
Figure 1
Figure 2~3
Figure 4~6
AI summary
Provided is a flavor inhaler having a novel structure. The flavor inhaler is configured to heat at least a flavor source accommodated in a container with a bottom wall and a side wall. The flavor inhaler includes a housing that accommodates the container, and an induction coil that is arranged to face the bottom wall of the container accommodated in the housing and configured to inductively heat the bottom wall of the container.