Vapor Diffuser Device Radial Dispersion Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic cigarettes face stigma due to visible vapor exhalation, which is perceived as harmful, similar to traditional smoking, and there is a need to minimize the visibility of exhaled vapor in public places.
Innovation Solution
A diffuser device comprising a first and second diffuser portion and a removable filter, where the vapor is filtered and dispersed through lateral openings, reducing the visibility of exhaled vapor by diffusing it radially.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If vapor is exhaled directly from the vapor producing device, then the user can inhale and exhale vapor freely, but the visible vapor clouds are perceived as harmful and undesirable in public places
Solution Approach 1:
The diffuser device acts as an intermediary component between the vapor producing device and the external environment. It receives vapor from the user's exhalation and processes it through diffusion and dilution mechanisms, transforming the concentrated visible vapor into a dispersed, less visible form before release into the surrounding air.
Solution Approach 2:
The device changes the physical parameters of the exhaled vapor by increasing its volume through mixing with ambient air and dispersing it radially through multiple openings. This parameter change reduces the vapor concentration and visibility while maintaining the user's ability to exhale freely.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a diffuser device is used to disperse vapor, then the visibility of exhaled vapor is reduced, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The diffuser device is segmented into multiple functional components: a housing with multiple lateral openings, a filter assembly, and a vapor inlet. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function (diffusion, filtration, vapor intake) independently, simplifying the overall design while achieving the desired vapor dispersion effect.
Solution Approach 2:
The device utilizes porous filter materials that allow vapor to pass through while providing structural support. The porous nature of the filter and the multiple lateral openings in the housing create numerous pathways for vapor diffusion, reducing visibility without requiring complex mechanical structures.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If vapor is filtered through a removable filter, then the vapor quality is improved, but the device requires additional components and maintenance
Solution Approach 1:
The filter is designed as a removable, disposable component that can be easily replaced by the user. This approach simplifies maintenance by eliminating the need for cleaning or complex servicing - users simply remove the saturated filter and insert a fresh one, reducing the long-term complexity of device maintenance while ensuring continuous vapor quality improvement.
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 device effectively diffuses and disperses exhaled vapor, reducing its visibility and potential harm perception, providing a healthier alternative for users in public settings.
Implementation Method 1
a filter positioned in a first bore defined by an interior surface along a length and through the first tubular portion such that the filter is positioned between a first ledge defined by the interior surface in the first bore and an end of a second tubular portion
Implementation Method 2
the vapor is filtered by a filter positioned in a first bore
Implementation Method 3
the second diffuser portion includes lateral openings extending between the second exterior surface and the second interior surface, the lateral openings configured to vent exhaled air from the second bore
Implementation Method 4
reducing the visibility of exhaled vapor by diffusing it radially
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of a diffuser device, system, and method for diffusing exhaled vapor that is inhaled from a vaper producing device. In one embodiment, the diffuser device includes a first tubular portion, a second tubular portion, and a removable, disposable filter. The first tubular portion includes a length and a first interior surface that defines a first bore extending through the first tubular portion along the length, the first interior surface defining a first ledge. The second tubular portion includes a second interior surface that defines a second bore. The second tubular portion is removably and rotatably coupled to the first tubular portion such that the second bore is coaxial with the first bore. The removable, disposable filter may include a cylindrical structure sized to be positioned within the first bore between the first ledge and an end of the second tubular portion.