Electronic Cigarette Battery Indicator Circuit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic cigarettes lack a battery indicator, making it difficult for users to determine the battery level without disassembly or external tools.
Innovation Solution
Incorporation of a battery indicating circuit module with an LED light system, where the LED light changes color (green for full charge, blue for half charge, and red for low power) to indicate the battery level, integrated into the battery assembly, using a polycarbonate lampshell and a control panel connected to the battery output.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a battery indicator is added to the electronic cigarette, then the user can easily monitor battery level, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses color-changing LED indicators to represent different battery levels. The control panel changes the LED color (e.g., green for high battery, yellow for medium, red for low) to provide intuitive visual feedback about battery status, making monitoring simple and user-friendly without requiring complex interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a control panel as an intermediary component that manages the complexity of battery monitoring. The control panel includes a microcontroller that reads battery voltage and controls the LED display, isolating the user from the underlying electrical measurements and simplifying the user interface while managing the technical complexity internally.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a battery indicating circuit module is integrated into the battery assembly, then no external tools are needed, but the battery assembly structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the battery indicating circuit module directly into the battery assembly structure. The control panel and LED indicators are integrated within the battery housing, merging the monitoring function with the power source itself. This eliminates the need for external monitoring tools and provides self-contained battery status indication.
Solution Approach 2:
The control panel serves multiple functions: it monitors battery voltage, controls LED color changes based on charge level, and provides a unified interface for battery status display. This multi-functional component reduces the need for separate dedicated circuits for each function, streamlining the overall assembly while providing comprehensive monitoring capability.
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
Provides a user-friendly, non-invasive method for monitoring battery level, enhancing user experience by visually indicating charge status without requiring disassembly or additional tools.
Implementation Method 1
The battery indicating circuit module comprises a LED light and a control panel. The control panel comprises a battery indicating circuit configured to control the LED light to display a color to indicate a battery level of the battery assembly.
Implementation Method 2
The atomization assembly comprises a magnet and the battery assembly comprises a stainless iron adsorbing on the magnet.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic cigarette including an atomization assembly and a battery assembly. The atomization assembly is disposed on the battery assembly. The battery assembly includes a battery indicating circuit module. The battery indicating circuit module includes a LED light and a control panel. The control panel includes a battery indicating circuit configured to control the LED light to display a color to indicate a battery level of the battery assembly.