Portable Liquid Storage Heating Cylinder for Body-Temperature Dispensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid storage containers lack a heating function, resulting in oils being dispensed at a temperature lower than body temperature, causing discomfort and affecting the effectiveness of use.
Innovation Solution
A portable liquid storage device with a heating cylinder assembly, including a heat-conducting cylinder and an electric-heating piece, powered by a battery and circuit board, which heats the liquid to a preset temperature.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a heating function is added to the liquid storage container, then the liquid can be heated to body temperature for comfortable use, but the device complexity increases due to adding electric-heating piece, battery, and circuit board
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the heating function with the liquid storage container by integrating an electric-heating piece, battery, and control circuit directly into the container structure. This merging approach allows the container to provide both storage and heating functions in a single integrated device, eliminating the need for separate heating equipment and reducing overall system complexity despite adding heating capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The liquid storage container is transformed into a multi-functional device that simultaneously performs storage, heating, and temperature control functions. The container can now serve as both a simple storage vessel and an active heating device, adapting to different usage scenarios and providing universal applicability for liquid storage and temperature management needs.
2Productivity
If an electric-heating piece is attached to the outer wall of the heat-conducting cylinder, then heating efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a heat-conducting cylinder as an intermediary component between the electric-heating piece and the liquid. The electric-heating piece attaches to the outer wall of this cylinder, which then conducts heat uniformly to the liquid inside. This intermediary structure improves heating efficiency by providing a dedicated heat conduction path while organizing the heating components in a systematic manner.
Solution Approach 2:
The electric-heating piece is specifically positioned on the outer wall of the heat-conducting cylinder where it can most effectively transfer heat to the liquid. The heating element is strategically located to optimize thermal contact and heat distribution, ensuring that heat is applied at the most effective location rather than uniformly throughout the entire device structure.
3Manufacturing precision
If heat-conducting fins are provided inside the heat-conducting cylinder, then uniform heating is achieved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds heat-conducting fins inside the heat-conducting cylinder to extend the heat transfer surface area in a radial dimension. These fins project inward from the cylinder wall, creating additional heat conduction pathways that reach the liquid from multiple directions. This dimensional extension ensures uniform heat distribution throughout the liquid without requiring complex heating mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner wall of the heat-conducting cylinder is segmented into multiple heat-conducting fins rather than being a smooth continuous surface. This segmentation divides the heat transfer function into multiple discrete elements that collectively provide comprehensive and uniform heating coverage, with each fin acting as an independent heat conduction element.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the battery is arranged inside the housing for portable operation, then portability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to integrating power supply and control systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a nested structure where the battery and control circuit are integrated within the housing that contains the liquid storage system. The power supply components are embedded within the existing container structure, with the battery housed in a dedicated compartment and the control circuit integrated into the heating assembly. This nested arrangement accommodates multiple functional systems within a compact portable form factor.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the power supply system (battery), control system (circuit board), and liquid storage system into a single integrated portable device. All these previously separate components are combined into one unified unit with shared housing and coordinated operation, enabling portability while managing the complexity through systematic integration of multiple subsystems.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device efficiently heats the liquid to a uniform and constant temperature, providing a comfortable user experience by allowing the liquid to be dispensed at body temperature.
Implementation Method 1
an electric-heating piece attached to an outer wall of the heat-conducting cylinder... make the electric-heating piece generate heat to warm up the liquid inside the heat-conducting cylinder
Implementation Method 2
the heat generated by the electric-heating piece can be transferred to the heat-conducting cylinder rapidly and efficiently to warm up the liquid inside the heat-conducting cylinder
Data Source
AI summary
A portable liquid storage device includes a housing; a heating cylinder assembly mounted in the housing and including a heat-conducting cylinder being configured for accommodating a liquid therein and an electric-heating piece attached to an outer wall of the heat-conducting cylinder; and a battery and a circuit board mounted in the housing, the battery being electrically connected to the electric-heating piece through the circuit board, so as to supply electric power to make the electric-heating piece generate heat to warm up the liquid inside the heat-conducting cylinder.