Electronic Vaping Device With Multi-Surface Flexible Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
The display area of electronic vaping device display panels is relatively small and cannot satisfy the display requirements for various information, such as remaining substrate and power levels, due to their configuration on a single side of the device.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a flexible display panel that can be configured on multiple surfaces of the device housing, with designated gripping and non-gripping areas to avoid obstruction during use, increasing the display area and accommodating larger information displays.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the display panel is configured on a single end surface of the housing, then the device structure remains simple, but the display area is relatively small and cannot satisfy the display requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The display panel is extended from a single end surface to wrap around multiple end surfaces of the housing, transforming the display area from one-dimensional to multi-dimensional configuration. This allows the display panel to utilize the lateral surfaces of the housing, significantly increasing the total display area while maintaining a compact device form factor.
Solution Approach 2:
A flexible display panel is employed that can be bent and configured to wrap around the housing structure. This flexible display technology enables the panel to conform to multiple surfaces of the housing without requiring additional rigid support structures, thereby increasing display area while avoiding excessive structural complexity.
2Area of stationary object
If the flexible display panel is configured on multiple end surfaces, then the display area is increased, but the gripping area may be reduced or obstructed
Solution Approach 1:
The end surfaces of the housing are segmented into distinct functional zones: gripping areas and non-gripping areas. The flexible display panel is strategically configured to occupy only the non-gripping areas, allowing users to comfortably hold the device in the gripping areas without the display panel interfering with the grip. This spatial segmentation resolves the conflict between maximizing display area and maintaining ease of operation.
3Loss of information
If the display panel covers more surfaces, then more information can be displayed, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible display panel serves multiple functions simultaneously: it displays information on multiple end surfaces, utilizes the lateral space of the housing efficiently, and avoids interfering with gripping areas. This multi-functional configuration maximizes information display capacity while avoiding the need for separate display modules on each surface, thereby preventing excessive structural complexity.
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
The flexible display panel enhances the display capacity, ensuring that users can easily view necessary information without obstruction, improving user experience and device functionality.
Implementation Method 1
a flexible display panel configured on the housing for displaying visual information; the flexible display panel is distributed on at least two selected from the group consisting of the top surface, bottom surface, and the plurality of side surfaces
Implementation Method 2
a vaping component, configured in the housing, the vaping component is designed to vape the vaping substrate to generate aerosol
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AI summary
Disclosed is an electronic vaping device which comprising: a housing (1); a mouthpiece (151); a vaping component; a flexible display panel (2); a control component; the housing (1) comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of side surfaces, the mouthpiece (151) is configured on the top surface, areas included in the plurality of side surfaces comprise gripping area and non-gripping area; the gripping area is designed for gripping the housing (1), and the distribution position of the gripping area has a preset positional relationship with the preset position of the mouthpiece (151); the flexible display panel (2) is configured on one or more selected from the group consisting of the non-gripping area, the top surface, and the bottom surface; and the flexible display panel (2) is distributed on at least two selected from the group consisting of the top surface, bottom surface, and the plurality of side surfaces.