Multi-Atomizer Aerosol Selector for Custom Vapor Blending
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing aerosol delivery devices lack user control and customization options for producing aerosols and adding additives to the vapor.
Innovation Solution
Incorporation of an atomizer selector to direct electrical current to specific atomizers and an additive selector to choose and position atomizers and additives within the airflow path, using a bed of solids with compartments and additive heating elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple atomizers are provided with respective reservoirs for different aerosol precursor compositions, then user control and customization over aerosol production is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional components and configuration options
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into multiple independent atomizer-reservoir units, each capable of operating separately. The atomizer selector mechanism segments the control system to independently direct airflow and electrical current to specific atomizers, allowing users to choose different aerosol precursor compositions without requiring a completely different device for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The aerosol delivery device is designed with multi-functionality by incorporating multiple atomizers that can be selectively activated. The single device structure universally handles different aerosol precursor compositions through the atomizer selector, enabling one device to perform multiple functions that would otherwise require separate devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an atomizer selector is added to direct electrical current and airflow to specific atomizers, then functionality and customization options are improved, but device complexity increases due to additional selector mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The atomizer selector combines multiple control functions into a single integrated mechanism. It simultaneously directs both electrical current from the power source and airflow from the pump to the selected atomizer, reducing the need for separate control systems for each function and consolidating complexity into one unified selector component.
Solution Approach 2:
The atomizer selector acts as an intermediary component between the power source/airflow source and the multiple atomizers. It mediates the distribution of electrical current and airflow, routing them to the appropriate atomizer based on user selection, thereby simplifying the overall control architecture through a central intermediary mechanism.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple additives are provided in a bed of solids with compartments, then customization options for vapor modification are improved, but device complexity increases due to additional selector mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The bed of solids is segmented into multiple compartments, with each compartment containing different additives for vapor modification. The additive selector mechanism segments the additive delivery system to independently access and introduce specific additives from selected compartments, allowing users to customize vapor properties without mixing all additives together.
Solution Approach 2:
Different compartments of the bed of solids are assigned different local qualities by containing specific additives with distinct properties. The additive selector enables local quality customization by directing airflow through specific compartments containing the desired additives, allowing targeted modification of vapor characteristics in different regions of the 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
Enhances user control over aerosol production and customization by allowing selection of atomizers and additives, providing a personalized vaping experience.
Implementation Method 1
an atomizer configured to produce a vapor from an aerosol precursor composition
Implementation Method 2
one or more additive heating elements configured to selectively heat one or more portions of the bed of solids
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices. The aerosol delivery devices may include multiple atomizers and an atomizer selector that provides for selection of one or more of the atomizers to which electrical current is directed. The atomizer selector may also alter a position of the atomizers relative to an airflow path through the aerosol delivery device. Another aerosol delivery device may include an atomizer and an additive selector that provides for selection of one or more additives added to vapor produced by the atomizer. Related methods are also provided.