Portable Smoking Storage Case with Integrated Safety Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable storage solutions for legal substances like marijuana and tobacco lack an integrated, compact, and convenient system that stores both the substances and necessary tools for preparation, while also preventing aroma leakage and moisture exposure.
Innovation Solution
A portable storage case with a built-in rechargeable battery for a lighter, a compartment for tools, a sealable removable container, and a safety mechanism to prevent accidental lighter activation, all integrated into a compact design with a scent-proof seal and battery level display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If multiple tools and substances are stored separately, then each item can be accessed individually, but the user must gather all tools which is inconvenient and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate tools (grinder, lighter, rolling papers, storage container) into a single integrated portable case. The case houses all these components within one structure, allowing the user to carry and access everything needed for substance preparation in one convenient location, eliminating the need to gather separate items.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable case serves multiple functions: it stores legal substances, houses grinding tools, contains rolling papers, provides lighting, and offers protective storage. This multi-functional design consolidates what would traditionally require multiple separate devices into one universal unit, improving operational convenience.
2Volume of moving object
If the storage case is compact and portable, then it can be carried conveniently and discretely, but it may be difficult to include all necessary tools and maintain proper storage conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a nested structure where smaller components are placed within larger ones. The grinder, lighter, and rolling papers are housed within compartments of the main case. The removable container with sealable stopper fits within the case, creating a compact nested arrangement that maximizes space efficiency while maintaining all necessary storage capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The case is divided into segmented compartments and sections, each dedicated to specific tools or substances. This segmentation allows efficient organization within a compact volume, enabling the case to hold multiple items without requiring excessive space, while maintaining easy access and proper storage conditions for each component.
3Ease of operation
If the lighter is always accessible, then it can be used immediately when needed, but it may be accidentally activated causing safety hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a safety mechanism that prevents accidental lighter activation through a lid-activated switch system. The lighter is connected to a control unit with a power switch that is deactivated when the lid is closed and activated only when the lid is opened. This preliminary safety action ensures the lighter can only operate when the case is open, eliminating the risk of accidental activation during transport or storage while maintaining readiness for use.
4Productivity
If legal substances are stored in loose form for easy preparation, then they can be quickly processed, but the distinct aroma may leak into the surrounding environment and moisture may contact the substances
Solution Approach 1:
The patent provides a pre-prepared removable container with a sealable stopper that keeps substances in a protected, sealed state during transport and storage. The container is designed to be quickly opened and used, allowing rapid preparation while maintaining protection against aroma leakage and moisture exposure until the moment of use. This preliminary protective action resolves the contradiction between accessibility and protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The sealable stopper and container lid create a flexible sealing system that prevents aroma leakage and moisture ingress while allowing easy access when needed. The sealable mechanism provides effective protection without requiring complex rigid structures, enabling quick opening for preparation while maintaining protective barriers against harmful environmental factors.
Data Source
AI summary
A portable smoking storage case for storing and using a substance for recreational or medical use is disclosed. The case comprises a body and a lid attached to a side of the body. Located within the body are a built-in rechargeable battery to power a built-in lighter that is connected to a control unit activating the lighter, a compartment for storing tools needed to use the substance, a removable container having a sealable stopper for storing the substance, and a built-in safety mechanism that is connected to a trigger switch on the control unit to prevent accidental activation of the lighter when the lid closes. The trigger switch is activated through a contact communication with the lid when the lid opens, which in turn disables the built-in safety mechanism.