Refillable Disposable Vape With Closed-Loop Temperature Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern disposable vaping devices are wasteful and environmentally damaging due to their single-use nature, and they often lack effective temperature control, leading to potentially harmful emissions.
Innovation Solution
A hybrid disposable vaping device that is re-fillable and re-chargeable, featuring a closed loop temperature control system and an automatic liquid filling and charging system, allowing the device to be used multiple times without disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If modern disposable vaping devices are designed as single-use units, then ease of operation is improved, but environmental harm increases and device lifetime is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a system where the disposable vaping device can be refilled and recharged multiple times through an automated docking station. The device includes a refillable liquid reservoir and rechargeable battery that are automatically replenished when docked, transforming a single-use disposable into a reusable unit while maintaining simplicity for the end user.
Solution Approach 2:
The vaping device automatically performs refilling and recharging operations when placed in the docking station without requiring user disassembly or manual intervention. The system self-manages the replenishment of liquid and electrical charge, maintaining ease of operation while enabling multiple uses.
2Device complexity
If fixed power delivery is used in vaping devices, then device complexity is reduced, but temperature control precision deteriorates leading to harmful emissions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a closed-loop temperature control system that continuously monitors the heating element temperature and adjusts power delivery accordingly. A temperature sensor provides feedback to a control circuit that modulates the power supply to maintain the heating element within a safe temperature range, preventing harmful emissions while managing complexity through integrated control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes the power delivery parameters based on real-time temperature measurements. Instead of fixed power delivery, the control circuit adjusts voltage and current parameters to maintain optimal heating conditions, improving temperature control precision while managing device complexity through software-based control.
3Ease of operation
If disposable vaping devices are thrown away after liquid consumption, then ease of operation is improved, but loss of substance increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables recovery and reuse of the vaping device body, battery, and heating elements through multiple refilling and recharging cycles. Only the atomisable liquid is consumed and replaced, significantly reducing material waste compared to single-use disposables while maintaining operational simplicity for the user.
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 hybrid device significantly reduces environmental impact by allowing multiple re-fills and re-charges, while ensuring safe and consistent vapor production through advanced temperature control.
Implementation Method 1
a heating element in contact with the wick; when the user inhales, a small pressure switch is activated, which in turn cause current to heat the heating element and generate an aerosol
Implementation Method 2
a small wick and a heating element in contact with the wick
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AI summary
A vaping system includes: (a) a disposable vaping device that includes the following non user-replaceable items: (i) a heating element; (ii) a rechargeable battery, and (iii) a liquid reservoir that provides liquid to the heating element; and (b) an automatic liquid filling device, including (i) a first aperture or port configured to receive a liquid bottle or container containing atomisable liquid; (ii) a second aperture or port configured to receive the vaping device; (iii) an electronic liquid level sensing sub-system; (iv) a liquid filling sub-system configured to pump liquid from the liquid bottle or container to the liquid reservoir in the vaping device and (v) a battery charging sub-system.