Reconfigurable Smoking Accessory Container with Nested Rolling Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional smoking accessory containers are inadequate as they cannot accommodate all desired items while being compact, often cause accessories to become displaced or damaged, and make it difficult to retrieve small items like filter tips without emptying the container.
Innovation Solution
A smoking accessory container with removable and reconfigurable compartments and accessory securing mechanisms to organize and secure items, along with a cigarette rolling device framework integrated onto the container's surface that is extendable for use and collapsible for storage, allowing for efficient assembly and disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If conventional small boxes or cylindrical containers are used, then the container size is small, but it cannot contain all desired accessories and accessories may be displaced or damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into multiple compartments of different sizes and configurations. These compartments can be arranged in various patterns (e.g., radial, linear) to create organized sections for different accessories such as rolling papers, filters, lighters, and rolling devices. This segmentation allows efficient use of space while preventing accessories from moving around and getting damaged.
Solution Approach 2:
The container design includes removable and reconfigurable compartments that can be adjusted or removed based on user needs. This dynamic configuration allows the container to adapt to different sets of accessories, maximizing the quantity of items that can be stored efficiently while maintaining a compact form factor.
2Ease of operation
If conventional small containers are used, then the container is compact, but small items are difficult to retrieve without emptying the container
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the container into distinct compartments, each compartment can be accessed independently or the container can be opened to reveal organized sections. This makes it easy to locate and retrieve specific items like filter tips or rolling papers without having to empty the entire container, as items are visually organized and accessible.
Solution Approach 2:
Different compartments are designed with specific characteristics (e.g., open-top sections for frequently accessed items, secured sections for smaller items). This local differentiation in compartment design optimizes accessibility for different types of accessories while maintaining overall compactness.
3Adaptability or versatility
If typical cigarette rolling devices are included, then rolling functionality is provided, but they take up much space and are difficult to disassemble and reassemble
Solution Approach 1:
The cigarette rolling device is designed with nested components where the rolling belt can be stored within the framework structure, and rolling pins can be inserted into designated slots. This nesting approach allows the rolling device to be compact when not in use, fitting efficiently within the container while maintaining full rolling functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The rolling device features a collapsible or foldable framework that can be easily assembled and disassembled. The components are designed to be interchangeable and reconfigurable, allowing users to set up the rolling device quickly when needed and store it compactly when not in use, reducing the space required in the container.
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AI summary
A smoking accessory container is disclosed. The storage area of the smoking accessory container is configurable using one or more compartments. Accessory securing mechanisms may be implemented in the storage area of the smoking accessory container. A framework of a cigarette rolling device may be implemented on the outer surface of the smoking accessory container.