Cigarette Rod Display Unit for Puff Count and Battery Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic cigarettes lack the ability to display the total number of puffs taken and battery level, making it inconvenient for users to track their usage and battery status.
Innovation Solution
The cigarette rod of an atomization device includes a housing, a first bracket, a power device, a circuit board assembly, a conductive device, and a display component with a screen and display unit, which are electrically connected to provide real-time information on the number of inhalations, battery balance, and other parameters to the user.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If motor vibration is used to remind users of puff count, then users can be alerted when reaching a certain number of puffs, but users cannot know the current total number of puffs or battery level
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical vibration reminder system with an optical display system. The display unit shows the total puff count and battery level visually, eliminating the need for users to interpret vibration patterns and providing comprehensive information at a glance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a display unit as an intermediary between the internal sensors (puff counter, battery monitor) and the user. This display component translates internal data into visible information, bridging the gap between system state and user knowledge.
2Loss of information
If indicator lights are used to show battery surplus, then users can be reminded of battery status, but the actual battery level cannot be displayed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the simple indicator light system with a digital display unit that shows the actual battery level numerically or graphically. This substitution provides precise quantitative information rather than vague qualitative indicators.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of battery information display from qualitative (indicator light colors) to quantitative (actual battery level values). The display unit presents specific numerical or proportional representations of battery charge state.
3Loss of information
If a display component is added to show puff count and battery level, then users can view total puffs and battery status, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display unit serves multiple functions simultaneously: showing total puff count, current puff count, battery level, and potentially other parameters. This multi-functionality justifies the added complexity by consolidating multiple information delivery mechanisms into a single component.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the puff counting display and battery level display into a single integrated display unit. Rather than adding separate indicators for each parameter, the system combines them into one unified information interface.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a cigarette rod and an atomization device, the cigarette rod includes a housing, a first bracket, a power device, a circuit board assembly, a conductive device, a board assembly, a display component, and a display unit. An installation space is defined in the housing, and a display port is defined on the housing. The first bracket is located within the installation space. The power device and the circuit board assembly are respectively installed on the first bracket. The display component includes a screen and a display unit which electrically connected to the circuit board assembly. The display unit is corresponding to the display port, and the screen is located on one of the first bracket and the housing to close the display port. Users observe the display information through the display unit, which improves the intelligence of the circuit board rod.