Vaporizer Induction Heating with Thermal Insulation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vaporizers lack efficient and safe mechanisms for heating cigarettes to volatilize harmful substances, relying on manual heating methods that may not consistently achieve high temperatures for effective degradation.

Innovation Solution

A vaporizer design incorporating a stainless-steel tube with thermal insulation, an electromagnetic induction system using a magnet and inductor, and a thermistor for controlled heating, allowing for automatic and consistent high-temperature heating of cigarettes within the device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If manual heating methods are used to vaporize cigarette substances, then the device structure remains simple, but the heating temperature cannot consistently reach high levels required for effective degradation of harmful substances

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheating temperatureVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical heating with an electromagnetic induction heating system. The induction coil generates an electromagnetic field that directly induces eddy currents in the cigarette holder, converting electrical energy to thermal energy automatically. This substitution achieves high-temperature heating (effectively degrading harmful substances) while maintaining relatively simple device structure through automated electromagnetic heating rather than complex manual control mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If automated electromagnetic induction heating is implemented, then consistent high-temperature heating is achieved, but the device structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheating consistencyVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The electromagnetic induction heating system operates automatically without manual intervention. When power is supplied, the induction coil self-generates the electromagnetic field that heats the cigarette holder through induced eddy currents. The system self-regulates the heating process, ensuring consistent high-temperature operation for reliable degradation of harmful substances. This self-service mechanism achieves high reliability while minimizing the need for complex control systems, as the electromagnetic induction process inherently provides stable and consistent heating.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If thermal insulation is added to the stainless-steel tube, then heating efficiency improves, but the device structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheating efficiencyVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a composite structure for the cigarette holder, combining stainless steel with thermal insulation materials. The stainless steel provides structural strength and electromagnetic induction compatibility, while the thermal insulation layer (such as ceramic or heat-resistant polymer) reduces heat loss and improves heating efficiency. This composite material approach enhances productivity by maintaining higher temperatures more effectively, while the integration of insulation layers into the existing tube structure minimizes additional complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

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 vaporizer effectively volatilizes and degrades harmful substances from cigarettes through automatic and controlled heating, ensuring safer and more efficient inhalation of vaporized substances.

Implementation Method 1

an electromagnetic induction system using a magnet and inductor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

The thermal insulation cotton is sheathed on the stainless-steel tube

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Implementation Method 3

a thermistor for controlled heating

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermistor effect: Thermistor

Data Source

PatentEP3738452B1vaporizer
Publication Date: 2022.01.19 LIU TUANFANG
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AI summary

A vaporizer, including: an eye ring; a ring comprising stainless iron; a first lock block; a first end support; a thermal insulation cotton; a stainless-steel tube; a second end support; a support cylinder; a second lock block; a magnet; a thermistor; a mounting seat; a spring support; a spring; a pneumatic switch; a silicone sleeve sleeving the pneumatic switch; annular sleeve; a coil support; an inductor; a printed circuit board; a first end cover; a first cover plate covering the first end cover; a button; a circuit board; two electrical contacts; a battery; a housing; a second end cover; a second cover plate covering the second end cover. The thermal insulation cotton is sheathed on the stainless-steel tube. The first end support and the second end support are disposed on two ends of the stainless-steel tube, respectively. The first lock block is disposed on the first end support.