Modular Aerosol Power Supply for Variable Puff Strength
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing non-combustible aerosol provision devices lack the ability to dynamically adjust power modes based on the connection with a power module, limiting the variability and efficiency of aerosol generation from aerosol-generating materials.
Innovation Solution
A non-combustible aerosol provision device with an aerosol generator and a dual power mode system, where the device can operate in a low power mode without the power module and switch to a high power mode when connected, utilizing a separate power module to supply additional electrical power to the aerosol generator.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single power source is used in the aerosol provision device, then the device structure remains simple, but the ability to generate aerosols with different characteristics is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply system is segmented into a first power source integrated in the aerosol provision device and a second power source in a separate power module. This segmentation allows the device to operate in different power modes (first power mode with first power source only, second power mode with both power sources) thereby achieving aerosol generation variability while maintaining structural simplicity through modular design
2Productivity
If additional power is supplied to generate stronger aerosol puffs, then aerosol delivery quality is enhanced, but the primary power source depletes faster
Solution Approach 1:
The second power source in the power module acts as an intermediary power supplement that provides additional energy during aerosol generation. This intermediary power source extends the operational duration by sharing the power supply burden, allowing stronger aerosol puffs to be generated without depleting the first power source as quickly
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
Enables the generation of aerosols with different characteristics by varying the electrical power supplied to the aerosol generator, enhancing the delivery of aerosol quality and user experience by providing stronger aerosol puffs in high power mode without depleting the primary power source.
Implementation Method 1
heats aerosol-generating material to volatilize at least one component of the aerosol-generating material, typically to form an aerosol which can be inhaled
Implementation Method 2
a first electrical power source for powering the aerosol generator
Data Source
AI summary
Described herein is a non-combustible aerosol provision device. The aerosol provision device includes an aerosol generator configured to cause aerosol to be generated from aerosol-generating material; a first electrical power source for powering the aerosol generator; and a connector for selectively connecting the non-combustible aerosol provision device to a power module. The power module includes a second electrical power source for powering the aerosol generator. The non-combustible aerosol provision device is configured such that the non-combustible aerosol provision device is settable in a first power mode when the power module is not connected to the non-combustible aerosol provision device and is settable in a second different power mode when the power module is connected to the non-combustible aerosol provision device, wherein the first and second power modes each determines the supply of electrical power to the aerosol generator.