Multi-Compartment E-Cigarette Container With Sealed Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a container that can simultaneously carry both electronic and traditional cigarettes, providing additional features such as a secure storage mechanism and the ability to maintain a flame source for lighting traditional cigarettes, while preventing contamination and damage from external liquids.
Innovation Solution
A container with a base sectioned into multiple compartments, including a pivoting hinge system that allows for secure storage of an electronic cigarette and optional traditional cigarettes, featuring a spring-loaded mount for easy access and a built-in ignition source, designed to be compact and pocket-sized with a sealing mechanism to protect contents.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a container is designed to carry both electronic and traditional cigarettes with additional features (ignition source, secure storage), then the functionality and versatility are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single container unit: electronic cigarette storage compartment, traditional cigarette storage compartment, ignition source mechanism, and sealing system are all integrated into one device. This merging approach provides multifunctionality (electronic cigarette protection, traditional cigarette lighting, and carrying) while managing complexity through unified design rather than separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The container is designed as a universal device that serves multiple purposes: it stores and protects electronic cigarettes with sealing mechanisms, stores traditional cigarettes in separate compartments, provides ignition source for traditional cigarettes, and prevents contamination between different cigarette types. This multi-functionality addresses the versatility requirement while the integrated design manages the complexity.
2Reliability
If a sealing mechanism is added to prevent contamination and damage from external liquids, then the protection capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs sealing mechanisms including gaskets or seals between the lid and base portions, creating a protective barrier that prevents external liquids and contaminants from reaching the electronic cigarette components. This flexible sealing approach provides effective protection while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure compared to more complex protective systems.
3Ease of operation
If the container is designed to be compact and pocket-sized, then the portability is improved, but the volume for storing multiple cigarette types is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into distinct segmented compartments: a first compartment for electronic cigarettes with sealing capability, and a second compartment for traditional cigarettes. This segmentation allows efficient space utilization within a compact form factor, providing separate protected spaces for different cigarette types while maintaining a pocket-sized overall dimensions for portability.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to electronic cigarettes, and more particularly, to a container for storing the electronic cigarette. In one embodiment, the container includes a cover coupled to a base through a hinge. The hinge can provide three settings: opened, closed and middle. Within the base of the container, a number of sections can be provided. One section can enclose the hinge. At a distal end from the hinge, another section can include a portion where an electronic cigarette can be held. The section can incorporate a spring loaded mount whereby the electronic cigarette can be held firmly into place or loosely removed.