An aerosol delivery device may include a rechargeable power source configured to provide power to generate an aerosol, device electronics configured to generate the aerosol responsive to application of the power from the power source, and an authentication module. The authentication module may include a separate chip or circuit board relative to the device electronics. The authentication module may be inserted into the aerosol delivery device between the power source and the device electronics to control provision of the power to the device electronics for generation of the aerosol or between the power source and a charge port of the aerosol delivery device to control charging of the power source.

A modular hand warmer includes a heating casing and a power supply component. The heating casing is hollow and provided therein with a power supply cavity. The heating casing is provided with a first outlet communicating with the power supply cavity. The heating casing is provided with a heating element. The shape of the power supply component is adapted to the power supply cavity. The power supply component is capable of being detachably inserted into the power supply cavity from the first outlet. The power supply component is capable of being electrically connected to the heating element. The first outlet is provided at the heating casing to facilitate the installation of the power supply component into the power supply cavity from the first outlet and the removal of the power supply component from the first outlet, which is conducive to the replacement and use of the power supply component.

A power adapter for an automotive vehicle maintenance device includes a power input connection and a power output connection the is configured to connect to the automotive vehicle maintenance device. The pawer adapter also included connection circuitry the is configured to connect the power input connection to the power output connection.

An apparatus includes a first and a second earbud and a case. The case is configured to provide an enclosure for the first and the second earbud and detect an insertion of either of the first earbud or the second earbud in the enclosure by using detection of a current provided to at least one of the first earbud and the second earbud.

A charging block on top of a charging pile is provided, the power-free charging block naturally providing a large and perfectly horizontal contact surface for a rechargeable electronic device even when the charging pile is tilted or on an uneven surface and does not provide a gravitationally horizontal upper surface. The charging pile includes a bottom plate, an elastic member, a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and the charging block. The elastic member is disposed on the bottom plate, and abuts against the bottom plate and the elastic member. The first connecting member defines a groove facing away from the elastic member. The second connecting member includes a ball which can roll in the groove to achieve a horizontal balance.

Systems and devices for a USB power adapter to provide power to meet requirements of a user device and identify the power adapter to the user device when connected are described. The systems include a USB adapter having a power, ground, and first and second signal connectors. The first and second signal connectors are connected to an integrated circuit of the USB adapter including a transistor. The first and second signal connectors are also connected to a diode arranged in parallel with the transistor.

Vehicle power outlet advisory systems and methods are disclosed. An example method executed by a processor of a vehicle power outlet advisory system in a vehicle can include detecting a gesture made by an individual. The gesture may indicate that the individual is seeking assistance to power a device. The processor can determine a power consumption of the device based on identifying a type, a brand, or a model number of the device, and can then identify a power source in the vehicle that is compatible for powering the device. The processor may further identify a first power outlet in the vehicle that is coupled to the power source, followed by issuing instructions to the individual for locating the first power outlet.

A single line for a charging cable includes an open support structure (011, 012) having a longitudinal extent, at least one channel conductor (2) made of electrically conductive material, and an insulation (3). The at least one channel conductor (2) wraps around and contacts the open support structure (011, 012) along its longitudinal extension. The insulation (3) wraps the open support structure (011, 012) and the at least one channel conductor (2). At least one channel (4) for a cooling fluid (5) is provided and is formed by the support structure (011, 012) and the channel conductor (2). The insulation (3) is impermeable to the cooling fluid (5) and is electrically insulating.

A countertop kitchen appliance system includes a countertop kitchen appliance and a charging platform. The countertop kitchen appliance includes a base having a motor disposed therein, a receptacle coupled to the base and configured to receive food therein, a rotatable tool disposed within the receptacle and operably coupled to the motor such that operation of the motor drives rotation of the rotatable tool, a heater configured to heat food received within the receptacle, and a battery coupled to the motor and the heater. The countertop kitchen appliance is operable between docked and undocked conditions. In the docked condition, the countertop kitchen appliance is operably coupled to the charging platform such that current is delivered from the charging platform to the battery. In the undocked condition, the countertop kitchen appliance is removed from the charging platform and the battery is operable to power operation of the motor and the heater.

The present application discloses a charging module and a battery charging case, wherein the charging module includes a charging compartment, a screening assembly, and a second drive assembly. The charging compartment includes a compartment body and a first bracket, and the first bracket is installed in the chamber of the compartment body and includes a battery installation through slot for accommodating the batteries to be charged. The screening assembly is installed on the first bracket and located at a discharging side of the battery installation through slot, and includes a screening port for the battery to flow through. The second drive assembly is installed on the first bracket and is drivingly connected to the screening assembly, and is configured to drive the screening assembly to move along the width direction of the battery charging case.