Phone Case Vape Pen Sliding Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a mobile phone case that integrates a vape pen, battery, and operational controls, while allowing for easy access and recharging, and provides a discreet and functional solution for vaping on the go.
Innovation Solution
A phone case design that houses a vape pen, includes a battery with a recharging connector, and features operational controls and indicators on the exterior, with a spring-loaded mechanism for easy extension and retraction of the vape pen mouthpiece, and optional wireless charging capability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the vape pen is integrated within the phone case, then the device becomes more compact and discreet, but the complexity of the device structure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the phone case and vape pen into a single integrated device. The phone case houses the battery, vaporizer chamber, and control mechanisms, while the vape pen functionality is embedded within the case structure. This merging eliminates the need for separate carrying of phone case and vape pen, achieving compactness while managing complexity through functional integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The phone case serves multiple functions: it protects the mobile phone, provides battery power for vaping, houses the vaporizer mechanism, and offers control interfaces. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate devices, achieving compactness by consolidating multiple functions into a single structure.
2Ease of operation
If the vape pen slides within the phone case for easy access, then the ease of operation improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The vape pen or mouthpiece is designed to be movable within the phone case rather than fixed. A sliding mechanism allows the user to extend the mouthpiece for use and retract it when not needed. This dynamic design improves accessibility and ease of operation while keeping the mechanism relatively simple through the use of basic sliding components.
3Ease of operation
If operational controls and indicators are placed on the outside surface of the phone case, then the ease of operation improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control mechanisms and indicators are extracted from the internal vaporizer chamber and placed on the external surface of the phone case. This allows users to operate the device and view status indicators without opening or accessing internal components, improving ease of operation while managing complexity by positioning controls in an accessible external location.
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AI summary
The phone case vape pen comprises a phone case, a battery, and a vape pen. The phone case detaches from a mobile phone. The vape pen slides within the phone case to expose the mouthpiece for use. The phone case houses the vape pen. A battery and a recharging connector for the vape pen are both contained within the phone case. Operational controls and one or more indicators are included on the phone case, and which relate to the use and function of the vape pen.