Rotatable Atomizer Orientation for E-Cigarette Indicator Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic cigarettes lack customization options for physical attributes, such as the orientation of the atomizer/liquid reservoir portion relative to the power supply portion, which can affect user comfort and visibility of indicator lights.
Innovation Solution
The electronic cigarette design includes a rotatable atomizer/liquid reservoir portion that can freely rotate about a longitudinal axis relative to the power supply portion, allowing for user-adjustable orientation and maintaining visibility of indicator lights through rotational alignment of the controller circuitry.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the atomizer/liquid reservoir portion is fixed relative to the power supply portion, then the device structure is simple, but the user cannot customize the orientation to their preference
Solution Approach 1:
The atomizer/liquid reservoir portion is made rotatable relative to the power supply portion, allowing dynamic adjustment of orientation. The rotation mechanism enables the atomizer to be positioned at different angles (e.g., 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°) while maintaining a secure connection, thus providing adaptability without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is divided into two main segments: the power supply portion and the atomizer/liquid reservoir portion. These segments are connected through a rotatable coupling mechanism that allows independent rotation of the atomizer segment, enabling orientation customization while keeping the overall structure manageable.
2Illumination intensity
If the controller circuitry is fixed within the power supply portion, then the internal structure is simple, but the indicator lights may not remain visible when the device is rotated
Solution Approach 1:
The controller circuitry is mounted on a rotatable platform or carrier that can rotate independently within the power supply portion. When the atomizer/liquid reservoir portion is rotated, the controller circuitry rotates in sync to maintain the indicator lights' orientation toward the user, ensuring continuous visibility without complex external positioning systems.
3Ease of operation
If the communication port is fixed on the power supply portion, then the connection structure is simple, but the port may not remain accessible or properly aligned when the device is rotated
Solution Approach 1:
The communication port is mounted on the same rotatable platform as the controller circuitry. This ensures that when the atomizer/liquid reservoir portion is rotated, the communication port rotates accordingly, maintaining its accessibility and proper alignment with external connectors throughout the rotation range.
Data Source
AI summary
Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to customization of various physical attributes of an e-cigarette to a user's preference(s).