Inhaler Component Plug Connector for Multi-Channel Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electronic cigarette products lack a solution for controlling multiple heating channels simultaneously, making it impossible to detect defective channels or dirty contacts, and the electric contacts near the evaporator are prone to contamination, complicating maintenance.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of plug connector parts with multiple metal contacts allows for a stable and secure electric connection between the component and base parts, enabling control of multiple heating elements and reference measurements, while the integration of an evaporator into the component part simplifies cleaning and assembly, and standardizes the electric interface for various evaporator concepts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If electric contacts are arranged close to the evaporator to enable control, then control capability is improved, but contamination risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into a disposable component part (containing evaporator and contacts) and a reusable base part. This segmentation isolates the contamination-prone contacts within the disposable unit, allowing them to be replaced easily while protecting the permanent electronics in the base part.
Solution Approach 2:
The component part containing the electric contacts and evaporator is designed as a disposable unit. After use, the entire component part is discarded, eliminating the need to clean or maintain the contacts, thus solving the contamination problem while maintaining full control capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple heating channels are controlled, then functionality is improved, but measurement and detection capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The base part's electronic control device receives feedback from the component part through the electric connection, enabling monitoring and detection of the heating channels' status, which allows for identifying defective or dirty contacts even in multi-channel systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The electric connection provides more contact points than strictly necessary for basic power supply, enabling reference measurements and diagnostic capabilities that facilitate detection of defective channels or contacts in multi-channel heating systems.
3Ease of manufacture
If plug connector parts are introduced for connection, then assembly ease is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The plug connector parts serve multiple functions: electrical connection, mechanical attachment, and alignment guidance. This multi-functionality simplifies the overall assembly process while managing complexity through integrated design of the connector system.
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 solution allows for efficient, error-free assembly, easy maintenance, and standardized testing of electronic cigarette products, enabling the control of multiple heating channels and reducing contamination risks, thus improving the reliability and ease of use of electronic cigarette products.
Implementation Method 1
an electric evaporator arranged on the carrier for evaporating liquid supplied to the evaporator
Implementation Method 2
an electric evaporator arranged on the carrier for evaporating liquid supplied to the evaporator
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a component part (1) for an inhaler (27), preferably for an electronic cigarette product, which component part comprises a carrier (2), an electric evaporator (3) arranged on the carrier (2) for evaporating liquid supplied to the evaporator (3), and an electric connection for supplying the evaporator (3) with electric energy and/or for receiving control signals for the evaporator (3). The electric connection comprises a plug connector part (7), which is configured for reversible interaction with a corresponding plug connector part (22) of the base part (20) of the inhaler (27). A base part (20) for an inhaler (27) comprises an electronic control device (21) and an electric connection for transmitting control signals to a component part (1) and/or for the electric supply of a component part (1) of the inhaler (27). The electric connection comprises a plug connector part (22), which is configured for reversible interaction with a corresponding plug connector part (7) of the component part (1).