Infrared Radiator Vaporizer with Controlled Gap for Uniform Heating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional vaporizers have a low liquid vaporization rate per unit time, resulting in a low concentration of aerosols and a burnt taste due to excessive heating, which affects the inhalation experience.
Innovation Solution
A vaporizer design featuring an infrared radiator with a vaporization core having a vaporization surface arranged around it, with a controlled gap between the radiator and the surface, allowing for uniform heat distribution and preventing direct contact, thus enhancing aerosol concentration and eliminating burnt taste.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the heating temperature is increased to improve vaporization efficiency, then the liquid vaporization amount per unit time increases, but the liquid is burnt resulting in a burnt taste in the aerosols
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the heating method from direct contact heating to infrared radiation heating. The infrared radiator emits infrared radiation that penetrates the vaporization core material, heating the liquid throughout its volume rather than just at the surface. This parameter change in heating mechanism allows for higher vaporization rates without localized overheating that causes burning and burnt taste.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical contact heating systems with an infrared radiation system. The infrared radiator generates electromagnetic radiation in the infrared spectrum that directly energizes the liquid molecules in the vaporization core, eliminating the need for direct thermal conduction through a heating element that would create hot spots and burnt taste.
2Device complexity
If traditional heating methods are used to generate aerosols, then the device structure is simple, but the aerosol concentration is low and the inhalation experience is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from surface-based heating (two-dimensional heat transfer at the heating element surface) to volumetric heating (three-dimensional energy distribution throughout the liquid in the vaporization core). The infrared radiation penetrates through the vaporization core material, heating the liquid throughout its entire volume, which dramatically increases the surface area available for vaporization and thus aerosol generation without complicating the device structure.
3Use of energy by moving object
If direct contact heating is used, then the heating efficiency is high, but the temperature distribution is uneven causing localized burning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the fundamental parameter of heat transfer mechanism from thermal conduction (which creates temperature gradients) to infrared radiation absorption (which distributes energy more uniformly). The infrared radiation penetrates the vaporization core and is absorbed throughout the liquid volume, creating a more uniform temperature distribution while maintaining high heating efficiency.
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 increases aerosol concentration, ensures uniform heat distribution, prevents heavy metal contamination, and maintains consistent temperature, improving user experience and safety by enhancing vaporization efficiency and taste.
Implementation Method 1
an infrared radiator configured to radiate heat
Implementation Method 2
the liquid vaporizes to form aerosols inhalable by a user
Data Source
AI summary
A vaporizer includes: an infrared radiator for radiating heat; and a vaporization core including an accommodating cavity for accommodating the infrared radiator, the vaporization core having a vaporization surface defining a boundary of the accommodating cavity. An entirety of the vaporization surface is arranged around the infrared radiator. A gap is formed between the vaporization surface and the infrared radiator.