Electronic Vapor Provision Device With Liquid-Storing Heater Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic vapor provision devices face challenges in efficiently vaporizing liquid due to the interference of a separate heating element support, which limits the size and efficiency of the heating element, and require additional liquid storage containers, leading to larger device sizes and reduced vaporization capacity.
Innovation Solution
The heating element is positioned inside a heating element support, eliminating the need for a separate support, allowing for a finer and more efficiently heated element, with gaps between the element and support for enhanced liquid transfer and vaporization, and the support itself acting as a liquid store, thereby increasing capacity and efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a separate heating element support is used, then the heating element can be supported structurally, but the support interferes with heating efficiency and limits the size of the heating element
Solution Approach 1:
The heating element support is merged with the liquid store, creating a single integrated component. The support structure is formed by the walls of the liquid store container, eliminating the need for a separate support component. This merging allows the heating element to be positioned optimally for vaporization efficiency while the liquid store walls provide the necessary structural support.
2Quantity of substance
If additional liquid storage containers are used, then liquid storage capacity is increased, but device size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid store serves multiple functions simultaneously: it stores liquid, provides structural support for the heating element, and defines the vaporization chamber. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate support structures and reduces the overall device volume while maintaining adequate liquid storage capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure and liquid store are merged into a single component. The walls of the liquid store container form the support structure, eliminating redundant components and reducing device size while maintaining structural integrity and liquid storage capacity.
3Productivity
If the heating element is made larger for increased vaporization surface area, then vaporization efficiency improves, but the element requires more space and complicates the device structure
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the support function into the liquid store walls, the heating element can be designed with optimal surface area for vaporization without requiring additional support structures. The simplified structure allows for a larger, more efficient heating element while reducing overall device complexity.
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 configuration enables a smaller, more efficient device with increased vaporization surface area and liquid storage capacity, improving vaporization efficiency and reducing device size.
Implementation Method 1
a heater coil to heat up and vaporize the liquid
Implementation Method 2
a wicking element configured to wick liquid from the liquid store to a heating element
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AI summary
An electronic vapor provision device comprising a power cell and a vaporizer, wherein the vaporizer comprises a heater and a heater support, wherein the heater is one the inside of the heater support.