Aerosol Delivery Case Lid-Triggered Battery Status Indication
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for further developments in the field of aerosol delivery devices, particularly in the design of cases that can effectively indicate the battery status and detect the opening of the lid.
Innovation Solution
A case for an aerosol delivery device is designed with an accelerometer to detect lid position changes, a battery status indicator, and a controller to activate the indicator when the lid is opened, allowing for real-time battery level display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a battery status indicator is continuously displayed, then users can always check battery status, but energy is wasted due to continuous operation of the indicator
Solution Approach 1:
The battery status indicator is activated periodically based on lid opening events rather than continuously. The controller receives signals from the accelerometer detecting lid position changes and only activates the indicator at these periodic intervals, eliminating continuous energy consumption while maintaining information availability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses the lid opening action itself as the trigger to activate the indicator. The accelerometer detects the lid position change and automatically triggers the indicator activation without requiring separate user control, making the system self-regulating based on actual user needs.
2Ease of operation
If an accelerometer and control system are added to detect lid position, then automatic indicator activation is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical switches or sensors with an accelerometer-based detection system. The accelerometer uses motion detection algorithms to identify lid opening events, substituting mechanical complexity with electronic sensing that can be processed through software logic in the controller.
Solution Approach 2:
The accelerometer serves multiple functions: detecting lid opening events, triggering the battery status indicator, and potentially monitoring other case events. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each function, offsetting the added complexity with versatility.
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 solution enables users to easily check the battery status of the aerosol delivery device when the case is opened, enhancing convenience and reducing battery usage by limiting display to necessary times.
Implementation Method 1
an accelerometer configured to detect movement indicative of the lid position changing from the closed position to the open position
Implementation Method 2
a battery status indicator (e.g. comprising one or more light emitting diodes)
Data Source
AI summary
A case for an aerosol delivery device is described. The case comprises a lid, an accelerometer (for detecting movement indicative of the lid position changing from a closed position to an open position), a battery status indicator, and a controller. The controller is configured to activate the battery status indicator when said signal indicates that the lid position has changed from the closed position to the open position.