Modular Cigar Adhesive-Free Assembly via Parallelogram Wrapper
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cigar manufacturing methods require adhesives for assembling the inner bound module with the outer wrapper, which can be messy and limit the reusability and modularity of the cigar.
Innovation Solution
A modular cigar design featuring a removable end cap and an outer wrapper leaf with a longitudinally extending main vein, cut in a parallelogram shape to curl and secure the inner bound module without adhesives, allowing for easy decoupling and reassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If adhesives are used to assemble the inner bound module with the outer wrapper, then the assembly is secure and stable, but the process becomes messy and reusability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the adhesive substance from the assembly process. Instead of using adhesives to bond the outer wrapper to the inner bound module, the design relies on the structural geometry of the parallelogram-shaped wrapper and its main vein to provide mechanical coupling. This extraction of the adhesive element resolves the contradiction by maintaining assembly stability through structural design while eliminating the messiness and reusability limitations associated with adhesives.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the chemical bonding mechanism (adhesive) with a mechanical coupling system. The parallelogram-shaped outer wrapper with its longitudinally extending main vein creates a mechanical interlock with the inner bound module through rolling and folding actions. This mechanical substitution allows for secure assembly without adhesives, enabling clean assembly/disassembly and reuse of components.
2Reliability
If adhesives are used to assemble the cigar components, then the structure is stable, but the modularity and reusability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the cigar into separable modular components: an inner bound module and an outer wrapper that can be independently assembled and disassembled. The parallelogram-shaped wrapper design with its main vein allows these segments to be coupled securely during use and separated cleanly when needed. This segmentation enables structural stability during the smoking experience while maintaining modularity for reuse with different inner bound modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic characteristics to the cigar assembly, allowing it to transition between coupled and uncoupled states. The outer wrapper's parallelogram geometry and main vein structure enable it to be rolled and folded around the inner bound module to create a stable structure, then easily unrolled and removed. This dynamic design supports both structural stability during use and adaptability for reconfiguration or reuse.
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional assembly methods are used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the product lacks modularity and user convenience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates preliminary action in the manufacturing process by pre-cutting the outer wrapper leaf into a parallelogram shape with the main vein positioned to facilitate rolling. This pre-prepared geometry enables users to easily assemble and disassemble the cigar components without complex tools or procedures. The preliminary shaping of the wrapper maintains manufacturing simplicity while enabling the modularity and user convenience that conventional methods lack.
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AI summary
A modular cigar and methods are provided for assembling and use of the modular cigar. The modular cigar includes an inner bound module, removable end cap, and removable outer wrapper. The removable outer wrapper is coupled with the inner bound module in an adhesive-free manner.