Vaporizing Device Residue Reservoir Design

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Solution Overview

Problem

Vaporization devices face issues with sticky residue buildup that can lead to blockages and require frequent cleaning, reducing their operational lifespan and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a residue reservoir positioned at the lowest point in the air/vapor mixture pathway to collect and accumulate residue, preventing clogging and facilitating easy cleaning.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If vaporization is performed continuously, then user experience is enhanced, but sticky residue accumulates and causes blockages

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontinuous usage timeVSAvoiddevice function

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the residue accumulation problem from the main vaporization pathway by introducing a separate residue reservoir. The gas flow pathway is divided into a primary pathway for vapor delivery and a secondary pathway leading to the residue reservoir, allowing residue to be separated and collected away from critical components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The residue reservoir acts as an intermediary component between the heating element and the mouthpiece. It provides a intermediate space where residue can accumulate without directly blocking the vapor delivery pathway, thus mediating between continuous vaporization and blockage prevention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Device complexity

If residue accumulates in critical components, then device structure is simplified, but cleaning frequency increases and downtime increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice structureVSAvoidcleaning downtime

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The device is segmented into distinct functional zones: a cleaning-accessible residue reservoir, a heating chamber, and a vapor delivery pathway. The residue reservoir is designed as a separate, removable component that can be easily accessed and cleaned without disassembling the entire device, reducing cleaning downtime.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The residue reservoir is designed as a disposable or easily replaceable component. When it becomes heavily contaminated, it can be removed and replaced with a fresh reservoir rather than requiring thorough cleaning of the entire device, minimizing downtime.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Duration of action of moving object

If residue buildup is allowed to occur, then operational lifespan is extended through continuous use, but blockages stop gas flow entirely

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational lifespanVSAvoidblockage formation

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of moving objectVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent converts the harmful effect of residue accumulation into a beneficial outcome by providing a designated reservoir for residue collection. The residue, which would otherwise be harmful, is redirected to serve as the contents of the reservoir, preventing blockages while allowing continuous operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Solution Approach 2:

The gas flow pathway is designed with preliminary anti-blocking features, including the residue reservoir that proactively captures residue before it can accumulate in critical areas. The pathway geometry and flow dynamics are engineered to prevent blockage formation in advance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

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 residue reservoir effectively minimizes residue interference, preventing clogging and extending the device's operational life by providing a dedicated space for residue accumulation and easy disposal, thus enhancing the reliability and longevity of vaporization devices.

Implementation Method 1

Vaporization of cannabis and tobacco products is a popular alternative to smoking. It requires lower temperatures and generally avoids inhaling gases that result from burning.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectVaporization: Evaporation

Implementation Method 2

the heating element is activated and gas travels through an air/vapor mixture pathway

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHeating: Heating

Implementation Method 3

The residue reservoir is positioned at a lowest point along the air/vapor mixture pathway

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSedimentation: Sedimentation

Data Source

PatentUS20230329338A1Vaporizing device with residue reservoir

Publication Date: 2023.10.19 ANARKING LLC

AI summary

Systems and methods of the inventive subject matter are directed to vaporization devices having components that are designed to receive residue buildup. Embodiments include a bowl portion having a removable bowl with a heating element as well as a residue reservoir, a recycler portion having a first chamber and a second chamber, where the second chamber has a stem and mouthpiece, as well as a main housing for electronics, batteries, inputs, and the like. When a user inhales through the mouthpiece, the heating element is activated to vaporize the contents of the bowl, and an air/vapor mixture then travels through the bowl portion where it deposits residue in the residue reservoir before traveling into the recycler portion before being inhaled by the user via the mouthpiece. The residue reservoir is positioned at a lowest point along an air/vapor mixture pathway, further allowing for residue accumulation by gravitational forces.