Integrated Mobile Device Case and E-Cigarette Charging Housing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face challenges in storing and charging both mobile computing devices and electronic cigarettes simultaneously due to space and cord management issues, as well as the need for separate purchases and increased likelihood of loss.
Innovation Solution
A device that integrates a housing for coupling to a mobile computing device, featuring a rechargeable battery, power port, and receptacles for both the electronic cigarette and its cartridge, allowing for simultaneous charging and storage with a single electrical cord, and optional magnetic attachment for secure placement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If separate storage and charging solutions are used for mobile computing devices and electronic cigarettes, then each device can be stored and charged independently, but storage space requirements increase and multiple electrical cords are needed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the mobile computing device case and electronic cigarette storage/charging unit into a single integrated housing. The housing contains both a first receptacle for the mobile device and a second receptacle for the electronic cigarette, along with a shared rechargeable battery and power port system, eliminating the need for separate storage solutions and reducing overall space requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated housing serves multiple functions simultaneously: it protects the mobile computing device, stores the electronic cigarette, charges both devices through a shared battery system, and provides a unified power port interface. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by consolidating what would otherwise require separate devices into one universal unit.
2Ease of operation
If separate charging systems are used for mobile computing devices and electronic cigarettes, then each device can be charged independently, but the number of electrical cords increases causing clutter
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the charging systems for the mobile computing device and electronic cigarette into a single integrated charging unit within the housing. A shared rechargeable battery and unified power port system allow both devices to be charged through one electrical cord connection, eliminating the need for multiple separate cords and reducing clutter.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging system is designed with universal functionality to handle both device types simultaneously. The single power port and shared battery can charge either the mobile computing device or the electronic cigarette or both at the same time, providing a universal charging solution that replaces multiple device-specific charging cords.
3Adaptability or versatility
If electronic cigarettes are not secured to another item, then they remain independent and easily replaceable, but the likelihood of loss increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent secures the electronic cigarette within the integrated housing structure through a dedicated second receptacle that physically retains the device. This merging of the e-cigarette with the housing provides security against loss while maintaining the ability to easily remove and replace the electronic cigarette when needed, balancing security with adaptability.
4Adaptability or versatility
If separate purchases are made for mobile computing devices and electronic cigarettes, then each device can be optimized independently, but the number of purchases needed increases and the process becomes time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the functionality of a mobile computing device case and an electronic cigarette storage/charging unit into a single integrated product that can be purchased as one unit. This eliminates the need for separate purchases of a case, e-cigarette holder, and charger, reducing the number of transactions and time required while maintaining optimized functionality for both devices through the integrated design.
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
This solution reduces storage space requirements, minimizes electrical cords, decreases the number of purchases needed, and enhances security against loss by providing a single integrated unit for both devices.
Implementation Method 1
The device includes a rechargeable battery, a first power port in the housing, the first power port conductively coupled to the rechargeable battery
Implementation Method 2
The device includes a magnetic element, wherein the magnetic element provides a magnetic force that attaches the device to a mobile computing device
Data Source
AI summary
A device for holding and charging an electronic cigarette element includes a housing configured for coupling to a rear of a mobile computing device, the housing including a rechargeable battery, a first power port in the housing, the first power port conductively coupled to the rechargeable battery and configured for accepting external power for recharging the rechargeable battery, a first receptacle in the housing, wherein the first receptacle is configured to accept an electronic cigarette element, a charging terminal conductively coupled to the rechargeable battery, wherein when the electronic cigarette element contacts the charging terminal, the rechargeable battery recharges a battery of the electronic cigarette element, and, a second receptacle in the housing, wherein the second receptacle is configured to accept a cartridge for the electronic cigarette element.