Multi-Assembly E-Cigarette Charger with Insulated Contacts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing chargers for electronic cigarettes cannot charge multiple devices simultaneously, requiring multiple charging wires and sockets, which is inconvenient for use and carrying.
Innovation Solution
A charger with multiple charging assemblies and a USB power supply that allows simultaneous charging of multiple electronic cigarettes using a single charger, with each assembly featuring a charging contact core, electro-conductive ring, insulating piece, and light guide ring, ensuring efficient and compact charging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single charging interface is used, then the charger structure is simple, but multiple electronic cigarettes cannot be charged simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The charger is divided into multiple independent charging assemblies (first charging assembly, second charging assembly, etc.), each capable of charging one electronic cigarette. This segmentation allows the charger to handle multiple devices simultaneously while maintaining a modular structure that doesn't overly complicate the overall design.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple charging assemblies are merged into a single integrated charger body, sharing common components such as the housing, control panel, and power supply hole. This combining approach enables simultaneous charging of multiple electronic cigarettes while avoiding the need for completely separate chargers, thus reducing overall complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple charging wires are carried, then multiple electronic cigarettes can be charged, but it becomes troublesome to carry and requires many sockets
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple charging functions are merged into a single charger unit with multiple charging assemblies, eliminating the need to carry multiple separate charging wires. Users only need to carry one charger to charge multiple electronic cigarettes simultaneously, significantly improving portability and convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The charger is designed as a universal multi-functional device that can charge multiple types of electronic cigarette components simultaneously through its multiple charging assemblies, replacing the need for multiple specialized charging wires and reducing socket requirements.
3Productivity
If multiple sockets are used, then multiple electronic cigarettes can be charged, but socket availability becomes limited
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple charging functions are combined into a single charger that occupies only one socket. The multiple charging assemblies within the single charger body allow simultaneous charging of multiple electronic cigarettes while requiring only one wall socket, thus improving charging throughput without increasing socket requirements.
4Ease of operation
If charging contacts are exposed, then charging connection is simple, but electrical insulation cannot be ensured
Solution Approach 1:
Insulating pieces are introduced as intermediary components between the charging contact cores and the external environment. These insulating pieces ensure proper electrical insulation while maintaining reliable charging connections, preventing short circuits and ensuring safety without complicating the connection process.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a charger for an electronic cigarette. The charger includes a housing, a control panel arranged inside the housing, a power supply hole arranged on the housing, and a plurality of charging assemblies arranged on the housing. The power supply hole and the plurality of charging assemblies both are configured to be in electrical connection with the control panel. According to the technical scheme of the present disclosure, the charger is provided with a plurality of charging assemblies, so that multiple electronic cigarettes can be charged simultaneously with only one charger; moreover, only one socket jack is occupied during the charging process, which does not influence the usage of other electrical appliances. The charger according to the present disclosure is small in size and convenient to carry, has wide applicability and offers great convenience to household or travel.