E-vaping device including e-vaping case with sliding mechanism for initiating vapor generation

An electronic vaping device comprising:

• a housing;
• a guide structure that extends between a first surface of the housing and a second surface of the housing;
• a cartridge receiving portion connected to the guide structure, the cartridge receiving portion configured to be moved along the guide structure between the first surface and the second surface of the housing;
• an electronics system in the housing, the electronics system including an electrical contact structure and a power supply that is configured to initiate a transfer of power to the electrical contact structure in response to the cartridge receiving portion is being moved towards the first surface of the housing to at least a first position of the housing, the electronics system being configured to interrupt the transfer of power to the electrical contact structure in response to the cartridge receiving portion being moved towards the second surface of the housing;
• and
• a cartridge on the cartridge receiving portion, the cartridge being configured to be detachably coupled to the cartridge receiving portion and to be electrically connected to the electrical contact structure.

A method of making an e-vaping case, comprising:

• arranging a guide structure between a first surface of a housing and a second surface of the housing;
• connecting a cartridge receiving portion to the guide structure, the cartridge receiving portion being configured to be moved along the guide structure between the first surface and the second surface of the housing;
• and
• arranging an electronics system in the housing, the electronics system including a power supply that is configured to initiate a transfer of power to an electrical contact structure in response to the cartridge receiving portion being moved towards the first surface of the housing to at least a first position of the housing, and
• the electronics system being configured to interrupt the transfer of power to the electrical contact structure in response to the cartridge receiving portion being moved towards the second surface of the housing.