Temperature Sensing Unit for Vaporization Devices

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing heating and combustion torches lack effective temperature control, leading to the potential burning of vaporizable substances and the creation of harmful particulates when heated above a threshold temperature.

Innovation Solution

A temperature sensing unit integrated into a vaporization device, such as a carb cap, that includes a temperature sensor to detect the temperature of the inner surface of a receptacle, providing real-time feedback to the user and preventing overheating.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If a heating torch is used to heat vaporizable substances, then the substances can be vaporized for inhalation, but the substances may burn and create harmful particulates when heated above threshold temperature

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheating temperatureVSAvoidharmful particulates

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a temperature sensing unit that provides real-time temperature feedback during the heating process. The sensor detects the temperature of the vaporizable substance or the heating surface, and this information is used to control the heating element, ensuring the temperature remains within the optimal vaporization range and prevents burning that would generate harmful particulates.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual visual monitoring and estimation of temperature with an automated electronic temperature sensing and detection system. The sensing unit electronically measures temperature parameters and provides objective data for control decisions, eliminating the need for users to manually judge temperature conditions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Device complexity

If manual heating control is used, then the device structure remains simple, but precise temperature control is not achieved leading to substance burning

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice structureVSAvoidtemperature control precision

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a temperature sensing unit that provides real-time temperature feedback during the heating process. The sensor detects the temperature of the vaporizable substance or the heating surface, and this information is used to control the heating element, ensuring the temperature remains within the optimal vaporization range and prevents burning that would generate harmful particulates.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The temperature sensing unit enables the device to automatically monitor and regulate its own heating process. The system self-adjusts by using the sensed temperature information to control the heating element, reducing the need for external intervention while maintaining precise temperature control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

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 temperature sensing unit enables precise control over the heating process, preventing the burning of substances and reducing the formation of harmful particulates, thereby improving the safety and efficiency of vaporization devices.

Implementation Method 1

a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the inner surface of the receptacle

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectTemperature detection: Thermocouple

Data Source

PatentUS12239170B2Temperature detection for vaporization devices

Publication Date: 2025.03.04 SANTOS RODRIGO ESCORCIO

AI summary

A temperature sensing unit for a vaporization device is disclosed. The temperature sensing unit includes a main body, a flange extending radially from the main body, a receiver extending axially from the main body, temperature sensor disposed in or on the main body, an annular disk configured to be concentric with the receiver, a groove extending radially along a portion of the annular disk.