Modular Cigar With Adhesive-Free Outer Wrapper Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cigar manufacturing processes rely on adhesives for assembly, which can be messy and difficult to handle, and there is a need for a more efficient and adhesive-free method to couple the inner bound module with the outer wrapper.
Innovation Solution
A modular cigar design that uses a longitudinally extending main vein in the outer wrapper leaf, forming a parallelogram shape to create an adhesive-free coupling with the inner bound module, allowing the outer wrapper to curl and roll securely around the inner module without adhesives, and a removable end cap for easy assembly and disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If adhesives are used to couple the inner bound module with the outer wrapper, then the structural integrity is maintained, but the assembly process becomes messy and difficult to handle
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the adhesive component entirely from the cigar assembly system. Instead of using adhesives to bond the outer wrapper to the inner bound module, the invention relies on the natural friction and tension created by rolling the wrapper around the module, eliminating the harmful messy substance while maintaining the structural coupling.
Solution Approach 2:
The outer wrapper is designed to couple with the inner bound module through its own structural properties - specifically, by rolling the wrapper around the module and securing it with a cap, the system uses its own components (wrapper material, friction, tension) to achieve assembly without requiring external adhesives or additional bonding agents.
2Ease of manufacture
If adhesives are used to assemble the cigar components, then the structural integrity is maintained, but the assembly process becomes complex and requires additional handling
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the adhesive application step from the manufacturing process. The assembly is simplified to three basic steps: placing the inner bound module, rolling the outer wrapper around it, and securing with a cap. This eliminates the need for adhesive application, drying time, and associated equipment, reducing overall process complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The cigar is divided into distinct modular components (inner bound module, outer wrapper, cap) that can be independently manufactured and assembled through simple mechanical operations. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized separately and assembled without complex bonding processes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional wrapped design is used, then the outer wrapper is securely attached, but it cannot be easily removed or reused
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling between the outer wrapper and inner bound module is designed to be dynamic rather than static. The wrapper can be easily rolled around and removed from the module, allowing the components to be separated and recombined. This dynamic coupling enables reuse of components while maintaining secure attachment during use through friction and tension.
Solution Approach 2:
The cigar is designed as separable modules (inner bound module, outer wrapper, cap) that can be independently handled, removed, and reused. This modular segmentation allows the outer wrapper to be detached from one inner module and attached to another, providing versatility and reusability while maintaining structural integrity during each assembly.
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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 and removable outer wrapper. The removable outer wrapper is coupled with the inner bound module in an adhesive-free manner.