Embodiments of the invention are directed to an apparatus that includes a moveable gripper element including a flexible inner sleeve. A mechanical energy source mechanism is communicatively coupled to the moveable gripper element, and a sensor network is communicatively coupled to the moveable gripper. A controller is communicatively coupled to the mechanical energy source mechanism and the sensor network. The flexible inner sleeve defines an adjustable opening. The controller controls the mechanical energy source mechanism to transfer to the moveable gripper element a gripping force configured to move the moveable outer sleeve, reduce a size of the adjustable opening, and bring the flexible inner sleeve into an initial level of thermal contact with a container positioned within the adjustable opening. The controller is configured to, subsequent to establishing the initial level of thermal contact, control the mechanical energy source mechanism to make adjustments to the gripping force.

A metal heater includes a metal substrate with a groove, a resistive heater disposed within the groove, and a fill metal disposed over the resistive heater and substantially filling the groove, wherein the fill metal has a lower melting temperature than the metal substrate. The fill metal can be indium and a cover plate can be bonded to the metal substrate and over the indium. A method of manufacturing the metal heater and a method of operating the metal heater are also provided.

A metal heater includes a metal substrate with a groove, a resistive heater disposed within the groove, and a fill metal disposed over the resistive heater and substantially filling the groove, wherein the fill metal has a lower melting temperature than the metal substrate. The fill metal can be indium and a cover plate can be bonded to the metal substrate and over the indium. A method of manufacturing the metal heater and a method of operating the metal heater are also provided.

The invention relates to an electronic cigarette, an atomizer and a heating assembly thereof, wherein the heating assembly is used for the atomizer and includes an adsorption member, and at least one heating element for generating heat when electrified. The adsorption member comprises at least one surface defining at least one fixing groove therein, and the at least one heating element is disposed in the at least one fixing groove. The heating element is disposed in the fixing groove, so that the aerosol-generating substrate on the adsorption member can be more sufficiently coated on the heating element and dispersed to an outer surface of the heating element, preventing dry burning on the surface of the heating element; moreover, the amount of the aerosol-generating substrate heated and atomized by the heating element is increased, and so does the amount of aerosol generated by the heating element.

The invention relates to an electronic cigarette, an atomizer and a heating assembly thereof, wherein the heating assembly is used for the atomizer and includes an adsorption member, and at least one heating element for generating heat when electrified. The adsorption member comprises at least one surface defining at least one fixing groove therein, and the at least one heating element is disposed in the at least one fixing groove. The heating element is disposed in the fixing groove, so that the aerosol-generating substrate on the adsorption member can be more sufficiently coated on the heating element and dispersed to an outer surface of the heating element, preventing dry burning on the surface of the heating element; moreover, the amount of the aerosol-generating substrate heated and atomized by the heating element is increased, and so does the amount of aerosol generated by the heating element.

An atomizing core includes a liquid guiding element and a heating element. The liquid guiding element includes a first liquid guiding unit and a second liquid guiding unit. The second liquid guiding unit includes a first surface and a second surface that are opposed to one another. The first surface is in contact with the first liquid guiding unit. The second liquid guiding unit is provided with one or more liquid storage chambers extended through the first surface and the second surface. The heating element is in contact with the first liquid guiding unit, configured to heat an atomizing liquid conveyed from the first liquid guiding unit to generate an aerosol for inhaling.

An atomizing core includes a liquid guiding element and a heating element. The liquid guiding element includes a first liquid guiding unit and a second liquid guiding unit. The second liquid guiding unit includes a first surface and a second surface that are opposed to one another. The first surface is in contact with the first liquid guiding unit. The second liquid guiding unit is provided with one or more liquid storage chambers extended through the first surface and the second surface. The heating element is in contact with the first liquid guiding unit, configured to heat an atomizing liquid conveyed from the first liquid guiding unit to generate an aerosol for inhaling.

An axially rotating electric heating device for extracting tobacco includes a heating cavity outer shell, a heating cavity inner shell, and a heating assembly. The heating assembly includes a heating cavity that accommodates a smoking product and a heating element located in a cigarette heating cavity. The heating cavity is surrounded by the heating cavity inner shell; the heating element is inserted into the smoking product so as to heat the smoking product. The heating cavity inner shell is located at the front end of the heating assembly; the heating cavity outer shell and the heating cavity inner shell form an integral body; the heating cavity may rotate relative to the axis of the heating element to separate the smoking product from the heating element, thereby facilitating the extraction of the smoking product after smoking is finished.

An axially rotating electric heating device for extracting tobacco includes a heating cavity outer shell, a heating cavity inner shell, and a heating assembly. The heating assembly includes a heating cavity that accommodates a smoking product and a heating element located in a cigarette heating cavity. The heating cavity is surrounded by the heating cavity inner shell; the heating element is inserted into the smoking product so as to heat the smoking product. The heating cavity inner shell is located at the front end of the heating assembly; the heating cavity outer shell and the heating cavity inner shell form an integral body; the heating cavity may rotate relative to the axis of the heating element to separate the smoking product from the heating element, thereby facilitating the extraction of the smoking product after smoking is finished.

A heating wire apparatus for a vehicle safety glass includes: a plurality of bus bars located at a periphery of the vehicle safety glass; a plurality of heating wires having a serial pattern between the plurality of bus bars; and a battery that applies a voltage to the plurality of heating wires.