18736567. AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE simplified abstract (Japan Tobacco Inc.)

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AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE

Organization Name

Japan Tobacco Inc.

Inventor(s)

Keiji Marubashi of Tokyo (JP)

Minoru Kitahara of Tokyo (JP)

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18736567 titled 'AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an aerosol generating device with an induction heater, power supply unit, circuit board, housing, and supporting member. The housing has removable portions, and the power supply unit includes electronic components connected via connectors and wires on the circuit board.

  • The aerosol generating device includes an induction heater for generating aerosols.
  • The device has a power supply unit with electronic components housed in removable portions of the housing.
  • A circuit board with connectors and wires connects the electronic components.
  • The connectors are mounted only on one surface of the circuit board to prevent exposure when the housing is partially removed.
  • The supporting member holds the housing and circuit board in place.

Potential Applications: 1. Inhalation therapy devices for medical use. 2. Air fresheners and scent diffusers for home or commercial use. 3. Industrial applications for aerosol dispersion in manufacturing processes.

Problems Solved: 1. Efficient aerosol generation with an induction heater. 2. Easy maintenance and replacement of electronic components. 3. Preventing exposure of wires during device operation.

Benefits: 1. Consistent and reliable aerosol generation. 2. Simplified maintenance and repair processes. 3. Enhanced safety by minimizing wire exposure.

Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in medical devices, air quality improvement products, and industrial applications for efficient aerosol generation and dispersion.

Questions about Aerosol Generating Device: 1. How does the induction heater contribute to aerosol generation in the device? 2. What are the potential safety implications of the housing design in the aerosol generating device?

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in induction heating technology for aerosol generation and electronic component miniaturization for compact device designs.


Original Abstract Submitted

An aerosol generating device including: an induction heater; a power supply unit; a circuit board including a first main surface and a second main surface; a housing; and a supporting member supporting the housing and the circuit board, in which the housing includes a first portion and a second portion that are independently removable from the supporting member, the power supply unit includes a plurality of electronic components accommodated in the housing, the aerosol generating device further includes a plurality of first connectors respectively connected to the plurality of electronic components via a plurality of first wires provided outside the circuit board, the plurality of first connectors are mounted only on the first main surface, and the plurality of first wires are not exposed in a state where only the second portion is removed from the supporting member.