Patch Antenna Aerosol Terminal Layout for Interference and Temperature Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional aerosol generating devices integrated with mobile communication terminals face issues such as reduced performance, interference between components, hygiene problems, and difficulty in temperature control due to limited space and structural integration, leading to inconveniences in portability and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A mobile communication terminal design incorporating an aerosol generator with an inductive heating system, utilizing a coil to heat a susceptor within an accommodation space, controlled by a controller that adjusts power based on temperature changes detected through resonant frequency or magnetic field variations, minimizing component interference and maintaining hygiene.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an aerosol generating device and a mobile communication terminal are provided as a single device, then the user can conveniently obtain aerosol inhalation experience, but multiple components must be arranged within the space of the device resulting in very narrow mounting space and severe interference between components
Solution Approach 1:
The aerosol generator is integrated within the mobile communication terminal housing, with the coil unit positioned in the aerosol generator and the antenna unit positioned on the body of the aerosol generator. This nested arrangement allows multiple functional components to occupy overlapping or adjacent spatial volumes, effectively reducing the overall device footprint while maintaining all required functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The antenna is configured as a patch antenna formed of a conductor with a ground spaced apart from the patch, creating a three-dimensional electromagnetic structure within the constrained two-dimensional device plane. This dimensional approach allows the antenna to function effectively while occupying minimal linear space within the terminal.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an aerosol generating device and a mobile communication terminal are provided as a single device, then the user can conveniently obtain aerosol inhalation experience, but the stick insertion part may protrude from the mobile communication terminal or increase the thickness of the device causing inconvenience in terms of portability
Solution Approach 1:
The aerosol generator is positioned within the terminal body such that the coil unit is located in the aerosol generator and the antenna unit is positioned on the body of the aerosol generator. This nested configuration allows the stick insertion mechanism to be accommodated within the terminal's existing form factor without requiring protruding elements, maintaining sleek portability while enabling aerosol generation functionality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If an aerosol generating device and a mobile communication terminal are provided as a single device, then the user can conveniently obtain aerosol inhalation experience, but droplets or the like may be generated on the mobile communication device causing binding of the other parts
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into distinct functional zones: the aerosol generator chamber where aerosol is produced, the antenna unit positioned on the body of the aerosol generator for wireless communication, and the coil unit for heating. This spatial segmentation isolates the aerosol generation process from other sensitive components, preventing droplet contamination while maintaining integrated functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The antenna unit serves as an intermediary structure positioned on the body of the aerosol generator, providing both wireless communication functionality and a physical barrier that prevents aerosol droplets from reaching other internal components of the mobile terminal.
4Adaptability or versatility
If an aerosol generating device and a mobile communication terminal are provided as a single device, then the user can conveniently obtain aerosol inhalation experience, but the residue of the aerosol generating material stuck to the heating part of the aerosol generating device may cause hygiene problems and inconvenience as it should be cleaned
Solution Approach 1:
The aerosol generator is designed as a separable module that can be removed from the mobile communication terminal. The coil unit is positioned within the aerosol generator, allowing the entire aerosol generation assembly to be extracted for cleaning or replacement without disassembling the main terminal, significantly improving maintenance ease while preserving the integrated functionality.
5Adaptability or versatility
If an aerosol generating device and a mobile communication terminal are provided as a single device, then the user can conveniently obtain aerosol inhalation experience, but it may be difficult to measure and control the temperature in the aerosol generating device depending on how they are coupled resulting in inability to perform device control such as PID control
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is configured to control a temperature of the aerosol generator, with the antenna unit positioned on the body of the aerosol generator and comprising a patch formed of a conductor and a ground spaced apart from the patch. The system incorporates temperature sensing and control feedback mechanisms that allow precise measurement and regulation of the heating temperature, enabling PID control and other advanced temperature management strategies despite the integrated configuration.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient aerosol inhalation experiences while maintaining terminal performance, portability, and reducing hygiene concerns by effectively controlling temperature and minimizing component deterioration.
Implementation Method 1
the aerosol generator comprises a coil configured to generate a magnetic field for inductively heating a susceptor positioned in the accommodation space
Implementation Method 2
an antenna configured to transmit and receive wireless signals; the antenna is located on a body of the aerosol generator and comprises a patch formed of a conductor and a ground spaced apart from the patch
Data Source
AI summary
A mobile communication terminal including an antenna configured to transmit and receive wireless signals; an aerosol generator configured to accommodate therein an aerosol generating article and heat the aerosol generating article by inductive heating; and a controller configured to control a temperature of the aerosol generator, wherein the antenna is located on a body of the aerosol generator and comprises a patch formed of a conductor and a ground spaced apart from the patch.