e-Cigarette Charging Case With Movable Connector and MCU Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic smoking devices lack an efficient and integrated charging solution that facilitates convenient charging and communication with external circuitry, particularly for rechargeable batteries and liquid reservoirs, while also providing a compact and user-friendly design.
Innovation Solution
A charging case with a micro-control unit (MCU) and a movably coupled connector that connects to external circuitry, allowing for charging of the electronic smoking device's battery and optionally a spare battery, while also housing a liquid reservoir, and featuring a wireless communication module for communication with external devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a charging case with integrated MCU and movable connector is used, then charging efficiency and communication capability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The charging case integrates multiple functions including battery charging, liquid reservoir management, and wireless communication capabilities into a single unified device. The MCU coordinates these integrated functions, allowing the charging case to simultaneously charge batteries while managing liquid reservoirs and communicate with external devices, thereby improving overall productivity without requiring separate devices for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging case is designed as a multi-functional device that can charge multiple types of batteries (e-cigarette battery and spare battery), manage liquid reservoirs, and provide wireless communication. This universal design allows a single device to perform diverse functions, improving productivity by eliminating the need for multiple separate devices while the integrated MCU manages the complexity internally.
2Ease of operation
If a movable connector is used to connect to external circuitry, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to transition between different positions to connect with various external circuitry configurations. This dynamic design enables the connector to adapt to different connection scenarios (such as connecting to chargers or communication devices), improving ease of operation while the internal structure manages the mechanical complexity of the movable mechanism.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the charging case houses both battery and liquid reservoir, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The charging case is designed to accommodate both battery charging and liquid reservoir storage functions within a single device structure. This multi-functional design allows the charging case to adapt to different user needs - charging the e-cigarette battery, storing spare batteries, and managing liquid reservoirs - thereby improving adaptability while the integrated MCU coordinates these diverse functions internally.
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AI summary
A charging cases for electronic cigarettes includes a container configured to house the electronic smoking device, a micro-control unit (“MCU”) configured to facilitate charging a first rechargeable battery for the electronic smoking device. A plurality of connecting pins are configured to facilitate electrical coupling between the electronic smoking device and the MCU. A connector is movably coupled with the charging case and configured to connect the MCU to external circuitry. A system includes an electronic smoking device comprising a battery, an eCig memory, control electronics, and a charging case comprising a container, a micro-control unit (“MCU”), a connector, and a charging case battery.