Oblique Aerosol Generating Component for Delivery Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing non-combustible aerosol delivery systems lack improved control over aerosol characteristics such as particle size and total aerosol production, which is particularly important for simulating a smoking experience in e-cigarettes and similar products.
Innovation Solution
The proposed solution involves a non-combustible aerosol provision system with a housing and a substantially planar aerosol generating component that is obliquely angled with respect to the airflow direction. This system includes an aerosol generating component and an aerosol generating material transfer component that are magnetically connected, allowing for improved aerosolization and control over aerosol characteristics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a conventional aerosol generating component is used with airflow perpendicular to its plane, then the device structure is simple, but control over aerosol characteristics (particle size, total aerosol production) is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The aerosol generating component is designed with an oblique angle between its plane and the airflow direction (specifically 140-160 degrees), breaking the conventional perpendicular arrangement. This asymmetric configuration creates more effective airflow interaction with the aerosol generating material, improving control over particle size and total aerosol production while maintaining a relatively simple planar structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces a new dimensional parameter - the oblique angle of the aerosol generating component plane relative to the airflow direction. By adjusting this angular parameter beyond the conventional perpendicular (90-degree) arrangement, the system achieves improved aerosol characteristics control without adding complex multi-component structures.
2Ease of manufacture
If the aerosol generating component plane is perpendicular to airflow direction, then the device is easy to manufacture, but aerosol delivery control is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The design adopts an oblique angle (140-160 degrees) between the aerosol generating component plane and airflow direction, departing from the symmetric perpendicular arrangement. This asymmetric configuration maintains manufacturing simplicity while significantly improving aerosol delivery control, as the oblique orientation enhances airflow interaction with the aerosol generating material.
3Manufacturing precision
If magnetic connection is used between aerosol generating component and material transfer component, then aerosolization control is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces traditional mechanical connection methods (such as clips, screws, or adhesives) with magnetic connection between the aerosol generating component and material transfer component. This magnetic coupling provides precise positioning and controlled interaction without complex mechanical structures, improving aerosolization control while maintaining manufacturing simplicity.
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
The system achieves improved control over aerosol characteristics, enhancing the user experience by providing a more consistent and controlled aerosol delivery, which is crucial for simulating a smoking experience.
Implementation Method 1
an aerosol generated is a condensation aerosol whereby an aerosolisable material is first vaporized and then allowed to condense into an aerosol
Implementation Method 2
an aerosol generated is a condensation aerosol whereby an aerosolisable material is first vaporized and then allowed to condense into an aerosol
Implementation Method 3
such atomization may be brought about mechanically, e.g. by subjecting the aerosolisable material to vibrations so as to form small particles of material that are entrained in airflow
Implementation Method 4
such atomization may be brought about electrostatically
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to an article for use as part of a non-combustible aerosol provision system, the article comprising: a housing; an aerosol generating component; and an aerosol generating material transfer component, the aerosol generating component and the aerosol generating material transfer component being housed within the housing, wherein the aerosol generating component is urged against the aerosol generating material transfer component.