Susceptor Temperature Sensor Nesting for Magnetic Interference Isolation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing aerosol generation devices face challenges in accurately monitoring the temperature of the susceptor due to interference from the magnetic field, which affects the accuracy of the sensing signal and the stability of the temperature measurement.

Innovation Solution

The proposed solution involves an aerosol generation device with a susceptor designed as a sheet shape extending in the axial direction of the cavity, incorporating an accommodation cavity to house a temperature sensor. This configuration isolates the magnetic field's impact on the sensing portion and integrates the susceptor and temperature sensor for improved stability and accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the temperature sensor is closely attached to the susceptor to enable real-time monitoring, then the temperature monitoring capability is improved, but the sensing signal accuracy deteriorates due to magnetic field interference and induced current

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemperature monitoring accuracyVSAvoidsensing signal accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The temperature sensor is nested within a cavity formed by the susceptor structure itself. The susceptor is designed with a first sheet-like body and a second sheet-like body that enclose a cavity space, allowing the temperature sensor to be positioned inside while remaining electrically isolated from the magnetic field interference that affects external sensors.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The cavity structure acts as an intermediary barrier between the temperature sensor and the magnetic field. This physical enclosure mediates the interaction, allowing the sensor to detect temperature accurately while blocking the harmful magnetic field interference and induced currents that would otherwise corrupt the sensing signal.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If the temperature sensor is placed outside the susceptor for easy access, then the installation is simplified, but the magnetic field interference directly affects the sensing signal

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation convenienceVSAvoidtemperature measurement accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The temperature sensor integration is merged with the susceptor structure itself. The cavity for housing the temperature sensor is formed as an integral part of the susceptor's sheet-like bodies, combining the heating function and temperature sensing function into a single unified component that maintains both ease of installation and measurement accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of manufacture

If the susceptor is made as a simple single-piece structure for ease of manufacture, then the manufacturing complexity is reduced, but the temperature sensor accommodation space is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesusceptor manufacturing simplicityVSAvoidtemperature sensor integration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The susceptor is segmented into a first sheet-like body and a second sheet-like body that are connected together. This segmentation allows the formation of a cavity between the two bodies, creating accommodation space for the temperature sensor while maintaining a relatively simple manufacturing process using standard sheet metal forming techniques.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

By encapsulating the temperature sensor within the susceptor, the solution effectively isolates the magnetic field's interference, enhancing the accuracy of temperature measurement and improving the stability of the installation, while also facilitating convenient replacement and installation.

Implementation Method 1

a susceptor, configured to be penetrated by the changing magnetic field to generate heat

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a susceptor 2 is penetrated by an alternating magnetic field generated by an induction coil 3 to implement induction heating

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInduction heating: Induction Heating

Implementation Method 3

a temperature sensor, configured to sense a temperature of the susceptor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectTemperature sensing: Thermistor

Data Source

PatentEP4159059B1Aerosol producing apparatus, inductor, and manufacturing method
Publication Date: 2025.04.02 SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

This application discloses an aerosol generation device, a susceptor, and a manufacturing method, including: a cavity, configured to receive the inhalable material; a magnetic field generator, configured to generate a changing magnetic field; a susceptor, configured to be penetrated by the changing magnetic field to generate heat, to heat the inhalable material received in the cavity, where an accommodation cavity extending in a length direction is arranged in the susceptor; and a temperature sensor, configured to sense a temperature of the susceptor and accommodated or encapsulated inside the accommodation cavity. According to the aerosol generation device and the susceptor provided in this application, by encapsulating or accommodating a temperature sensor inside a susceptor, on one hand, an impact of a magnetic field on a sensing portion can be substantially isolated; and on the other hand, the susceptor and the temperature sensor can be integrated to improve stability of installation and accuracy of temperature measurement. Moreover, it is convenient for overall replacement and installation.