Integrated Sensor Disk for Cannabis Curing Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing container devices lack the capability to monitor and control humidity and temperature levels during the curing process of cannabis, which are critical for optimal curing conditions.
Innovation Solution
A container device comprising a jar with integrated components: a disk for closing, a humidistat for humidity detection, a thermometer for temperature detection, and a display to show both readings, ensuring precise monitoring of curing conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a simple container structure is used for storing cannabis, then manufacturing cost and device complexity are reduced, but the capability to monitor humidity and temperature during curing is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple monitoring functions (humidistat for humidity detection, thermometer for temperature detection, and display for visual output) into a single integrated disk component that seals the container. This merging allows the container to provide comprehensive environmental monitoring without requiring separate external devices, thus reducing overall system complexity while maintaining measurement capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The disk serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a seal to close the container, houses the humidistat and thermometer for environmental monitoring, and provides a display interface for users. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate monitoring devices, reducing device complexity while preserving measurement precision.
2Measurement precision
If monitoring components are integrated into the container, then humidity and temperature monitoring capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple monitoring functions (humidistat for humidity detection, thermometer for temperature detection, and display for visual output) into a single integrated disk component that seals the container. This merging allows the container to provide comprehensive environmental monitoring without requiring separate external devices, thus reducing overall system complexity while maintaining measurement capabilities.
3Reliability
If a lid compression mechanism is added to seal the container, then sealing reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the closure system into two functional segments: a rigid disk that provides the sealing surface and houses monitoring components, and a flexible lid that applies compression force. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while working together to achieve reliable sealing.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid is designed to be removable and compressible, allowing it to dynamically adjust and apply varying compression forces to the disk and gasket assembly. This dynamic compression mechanism ensures reliable sealing while maintaining simplicity in the overall closure design.
4Reliability
If a gasket is added to enhance sealing, then sealing reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the closure system into two functional segments: a rigid disk that provides the sealing surface and houses monitoring components, and a flexible lid that applies compression force. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while working together to achieve reliable sealing.
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AI summary
An environmentally sensitive container assembly for curing cannabis includes a jar that has cannabis positioned therein for the purposes of curing the cannabis. A disk is positionable on the jar for closing the jar. A humidistat is coupled to the disk to detect humidity levels in the jar. A thermometer is coupled to the disk to detect a temperature in the jar. A display is coupled to the disk, the display displays temperature indicia for communicating the temperature in the interior of the jar and the display displays humidity indicia for communication the humidity in the interior of the jar. A lid is removably coupled to the jar and compresses the disk against the jar to close the jar.