Induction Heated Nectar Collector Rod
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Solution Overview
Problem
Typical nectar collectors face issues with vaporization products burning when they contact the heating element, leading to compromised taste and effect for the user, and the heating element corroding, reducing its lifespan.
Innovation Solution
A vaporization device with an induction heating assembly where the heating rod is heated through a concentric induction coil, allowing vaporization products to bypass the heating assembly, preventing contact and corrosion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the heating element is used to heat the consumable, then the consumable vaporizes effectively, but the vaporization products contact and corrode the heating element, reducing its lifespan
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the heating function from direct contact with vaporization products by using an induction heating assembly that heats the rod remotely. The induction coil generates electromagnetic fields that induce currents in the rod, heating it without the coil touching the vaporization products, thus preventing corrosion and extending lifespan
Solution Approach 2:
The heating rod acts as an intermediary between the induction heating assembly and the consumable. The induction coil heats the rod, which then transfers heat to the consumable through contact. This intermediary approach prevents direct contact between the heating assembly and vaporization products
2Productivity
If the heating element directly contacts the consumable, then heating efficiency is high, but vaporization products burn when contacting the heating element, compromising taste and effect
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the harmful direct contact between heating elements and vaporization products by using induction heating. The electromagnetic field transfers energy to the rod, which then heats the consumable indirectly, preventing burning while maintaining heating efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces direct thermal contact (mechanical heat transfer) with electromagnetic induction. The induction coil generates electromagnetic fields that induce currents in the rod, converting electrical energy to thermal energy without physical contact, thus avoiding burning
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 design extends the lifespan of the heating element by preventing vaporization products from burning and corroding it, maintaining the quality of the vaporization process.
Implementation Method 1
a heating assembly including a coil concentric with at least an induction portion of the heating rod and one or more electrical components configured to deliver power to the coil so that the coil can heat the heating rod through induction heating
Implementation Method 2
inducing one or more currents in the heating rod via the electrical current conducted through the coil to Joule heat the heating rod
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for induction heating a vaporization device is disclosed. The system includes a pipe having an inlet and an outlet, a heating rod extending from a proximal end to a distal end and defining a fluid channel, and a heating assembly. The proximal end of the heating rod is configured to engage the inlet of the pipe and the fluid channel extends through at least a portion of the heating rod. The heating assembly includes a coil concentric with at least an induction portion of the heating rod and one or more electrical components configured to deliver power to the coil so that the coil can heat the heating rod through induction heating.