Vape Cartridge With Spring-Biased Heat Mobilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vaporizer devices are limited in their ability to efficiently consume non-aqueous forms of cannabis, such as dry flower, without requiring manual operation or localized heating that shortens cartridge life.
Innovation Solution
A cartridge design with automatic heat mobilization using a heating element biased by coil springs, allowing even distribution of heat through non-aqueous products like dry flower, without the need for user intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of stationary object
If manual operation or localized heating is used in existing vaporizer devices, then the device can consume non-aqueous forms of cannabis, but the cartridge life is shortened due to inefficient heat distribution
Solution Approach 1:
The heating element is made movable through the non-aqueous product using a biasing mechanism (spring or elastomeric member), allowing it to dynamically traverse and heat different regions of the product throughout the cartridge's life, thereby improving both heating efficiency and extending cartridge usage duration
Solution Approach 2:
The movable heating element continuously traverses through the non-aqueous product via automatic heat mobilization, ensuring continuous and uniform heating action throughout the cartridge's operational life, preventing localized depletion and maximizing product consumption efficiency
2Productivity
If a movable heating element is used to distribute heat evenly, then heating efficiency improves, but device complexity increases due to additional components like springs and core members
Solution Approach 1:
The heating element is nested within a core member, which is in turn supported by a biasing mechanism within the cartridge housing. This nested structure allows the complex movable heating system to be compactly integrated into the existing cartridge form factor without significantly increasing overall device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The biasing mechanism (spring or elastomeric member) automatically propels the heating element through the non-aqueous product without requiring external power or control systems. The system uses the natural resistance of the product and thermal expansion/contraction to drive the heating element's movement, eliminating the need for motors, batteries, or electronic controls
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
Enables continuous heating of non-aqueous cannabis throughout the cartridge's life, extending its usage and providing a convenient, efficient vaping experience.
Implementation Method 1
at least one coil spring member, wherein a spring force of the at least one coil spring member is less than about a resistive force of the non-aqueous product while at about room temperature and greater than about the resistive force of the non-aqueous product when heated
Implementation Method 2
a heating element provided within the shell member and supported by a core member within the shell member
Data Source
AI summary
A cartridge for use in a vaporizer device is provided. The cartridge is provided with a reservoir which holds dry flower and/or other non-aqueous forms of cannabis. The non-aqueous product is heated via a coil or heating element enabled to travel longitudinally within the reservoir. The coil or heating element is biased by at least one spring provided within the reservoir.