Movable Charging Port for Upright Aerosol Device Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic aerosol provision systems, such as e-cigarettes, face issues with cable obstructions during use, inconvenience in charging, and potential liquid leakage when not in the upright position, especially when connected to an external apparatus.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a movable electrical connection port that can rotate relative to the device housing, allowing flexible orientation for connecting to external apparatuses while maintaining the device in a normal position, reducing the likelihood of liquid leakage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the electrical connection port is fixed on the housing, then the structure is simple, but the cable obstructs device handling and positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connection port is made movable relative to the housing through a mounting mechanism that allows rotation between multiple positions. This dynamic configuration enables the port to adapt its location based on charging needs, eliminating cable obstruction during device handling while maintaining structural simplicity through a relatively straightforward rotational mounting mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection port is positioned on a movable surface of the housing that can rotate, effectively adding a rotational dimension to the port's position. This allows the port to move from obstructing positions to non-obstructing positions, enabling convenient device handling while preserving cable connectivity functionality.
2Ease of operation
If the device is laid horizontally for charging, then charging is convenient, but liquid leakage occurs from the reservoir
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connection port's movability allows the device to maintain its upright orientation during charging by rotating the port to face the appropriate direction. This dynamic positioning resolves the contradiction by enabling charging convenience without requiring the device to be laid horizontally, thereby preventing liquid leakage while maintaining reliable liquid containment.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable connection port is designed to be positioned in advance to accommodate charging in various orientations. By pre-configuring the port's rotational capability, the device can be charged in an upright position without risking liquid leakage, eliminating the need to lay the device horizontally.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the electrical connection port is movable, then charging flexibility is improved, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connection port is mounted to move relative to the housing, providing charging flexibility across multiple orientations. The mounting mechanism enables this adaptability through a relatively simple rotational joint that allows the port to pivot between positions without requiring complex actuation systems, thus achieving versatility with minimal added complexity.
4Ease of operation
If the cable is connected to a fixed port, then the connection is stable, but the cable acts as an obstruction during use
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connection port is made movable while maintaining stable electrical connection through a rotational mounting mechanism. This allows the port to be repositioned away from obstruction zones during device handling, improving portability, while the rotational joint maintains reliable electrical connectivity throughout the movement range.
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AI summary
Described is an aerosol provision device for generating aerosol for user inhalation from an aerosol precursor material, the device including: a housing; electronic circuitry provided within the housing; and an electrical connection port coupled to the electronic circuitry and configured to couple to an external apparatus, wherein the electrical connection port is movably mounted relative to the housing. Also described is an aerosol system, a connection element, and a method for coupling an aerosol provision device.