Electronic Cigarette Refill Bottle With Spring-Loaded Movable Lid
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic cigarette filling systems lack efficient and user-friendly mechanisms for refilling the reservoir with liquid for vaporization.
Innovation Solution
A refill system comprising a refill bottle with a refill assembly that includes a bottle stopper, a movable assembly, a spring, a filling projection, and a projection opening, which can be configured to uncover the filling projection and projection opening when a force is applied, allowing for easy refilling of the eCig tank.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a refill assembly with movable components is used to enable refilling, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The refill assembly employs a movable lid that can shift between a closed position (sealing the bottle cavity) and an open position (exposing the filling projection). This dynamic component allows the system to transition between sealed storage mode and refilling mode, providing ease of operation while managing complexity through controlled movement rather than multiple static components.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring mechanism automatically returns the movable lid to its closed position after refilling, eliminating the need for manual sealing operations. The filling projection and projection opening are self-aligning features that automatically engage when the bottle is mated to the eCig tank, reducing the operational steps required and simplifying the user interface.
2Reliability
If a secure seal mechanism is implemented to prevent leaks, then the reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing function is extracted and concentrated into a single movable lid component that can be precisely positioned. By isolating the sealing action to this one component rather than distributing it across multiple elements, the patent achieves reliable sealing while minimizing overall system complexity. The movable lid's ability to shift between sealed and open states provides a simple yet effective sealing mechanism.
3Manufacturing precision
If a filling projection and projection opening mechanism is used to control liquid flow, then the manufacturing precision is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The filling projection on the bottle and the projection opening on the movable lid are merged into a single integrated sealing interface. When the movable lid is in the closed position, these features align to create a precise seal that controls liquid flow. This merging of functions into a unified interface achieves manufacturing precision while avoiding the complexity of separate, multi-component filling mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The refill system provides a convenient and efficient method for refilling electronic cigarette tanks, ensuring a consistent supply of liquid for vaporization while maintaining a secure seal to prevent leaks.
Implementation Method 1
a spring, wherein the movable assembly is configured to be displaced towards the bottle stopper when a force is placed on the movable assembly in a direction of the bottle stopper
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AI summary
A refill bottle and system for an electronic cigarette. The refill bottle and system can comprise a refill bottle. The refill bottle can comprise a bottle housing, a bottle cavity defined by the bottle housing, and a refill assembly coupled to the bottle housing. The refill assembly can comprise a bottle stopper, a movable assembly, a spring, a filling projection, and a projection opening. The refill assembly can be configured to cover the filling projection and the projection opening when no force is acting upon the refill assembly. The refill system can further comprise an eCig tank comprising a tank side wall, a tank reservoir defined by the tank side wall, and a self-sealing port coupled to the tank side wall.