CN217588762U - Aerosol generating device, key assembly and key structure - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to an aerosol generating device, a key assembly and a key structure, which is used for the aerosol generating device and comprises a key body and an elastic light guide component; the elastic light guide component is in elastic contact with the key body, and is used for driving the key pressing device by the key body when the key body is pressed and guiding light emitted by the indicating light source indicating the working state of the aerosol generating device onto the key body. The key structure enables the key body to be driven to press the key device and can guide the indicating light source of the working state of the aerosol generating device to the key body to be transmitted out through the key body by arranging the elastic light guide component, so that the installation space of the whole key structure in the aerosol generating device can be reduced, and the installation efficiency is improved.

Description

Aerosol generating device, key assembly and key structure

Technical Field

The utility model relates to an atomizing field, more specifically say, relate to an aerosol produces device and button subassembly and button structure.

Background

In the aerosol generating device of the related art, the key elastic arm and the light guide member in the key structure are usually two separate components, and in the case where the installation space of the aerosol generating device is limited, the space for installing the two components at the same time is limited, thereby making it difficult to install the two components.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The to-be-solved technical problem of the utility model lies in, provides a modified button structure, further provides a modified power supply mechanism and aerosol generation device.

The utility model provides a technical scheme that its technical problem adopted is: constructing a key structure, which comprises a key body and an elastic light guide component; the elastic light guide component is in elastic contact with the key body and is used for driving the key device to be pressed by the key body when the key body is pressed and guiding light emitted by an indicating light source indicating the working state of the aerosol generating device to the key body.

In some embodiments, the elastic light guide member includes a light guide portion and an elastic arm, the light guide portion is connected to the elastic arm, the light guide portion is configured to guide light emitted from the indication light source to the elastic arm, and the elastic arm abuts against the key body.

In some embodiments, the light guide portion includes a light incident surface and a light guide surface; the light incident surface is arranged relative to the indicating light source; the light guide surface and the light incident surface are arranged at a set included angle and used for guiding light entering from the light incident surface to the elastic arm.

In some embodiments, the elastic arm includes an abutting portion abutting against the key body, and a first connecting portion connected to the light guide portion; one end of the first connecting part is connected to one side of the abutting part.

In some embodiments, the elastic light guide member further includes a mounting portion to which the light guide portion and the elastic arm are mounted.

In some embodiments, the mounting portion is a frame structure; the elastic arm is arranged in the frame structure.

In some embodiments, the number of the light guide portions is two, and the two light guide portions are arranged on one side of the mounting portion opposite to the key body at intervals.

In some embodiments, the light guide portion, the spring arm, and the mounting portion are integrally formed.

In some embodiments, the spring arm and/or the mounting portion is provided with a light-transmitting region.

In some embodiments, the elastic light guide member is provided with a buffer member in elastic contact with the key device.

In some embodiments, the cushioning member comprises a silicone piece, a spring, or a spring.

In some embodiments, the resilient light-guiding member comprises a resilient arm; the elastic arm is abutted against the key body;

and the elastic arm is provided with an installation positioning hole for installing and positioning the buffer component.

In some embodiments, the key body is provided with a light-transmitting portion.

The utility model also constructs a key assembly, which comprises a key device connected with an external electric device or a power supply device, an indicating light source used for indicating the working state of the electric device or the power supply device, and the key structure;

the key device of the key structure is connected with the power supply;

the key body of the key structure is arranged on the shell.

The utility model discloses still construct an aerosol and produce the device, including the circuit board and with the circuit board is connected the utility model discloses a button subassembly.

Implement the utility model discloses an aerosol produces device and button subassembly and button structure has following beneficial effect: this button structure is through setting up elasticity leaded light component, make when pressing the button body, elasticity leaded light component can be driven and press the button device, because elasticity leaded light component and button body elastic contact, elasticity leaded light component can provide the resilience force that resumes to not pressed the position to the button body, and simultaneously, elasticity leaded light component can guide the instruction light source who instructs aerosol generating device's operating condition on the button body, and see through the button body and go out, thereby need not separately set up light guide component and elastomeric element in aerosol generating device simultaneously, the installation space of whole button structure in aerosol generating device can be reduced, and improve the installation effectiveness.

Drawings

The invention will be further explained with reference to the drawings and examples, wherein:

fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of an aerosol generating device according to some embodiments of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a portion of the aerosol generating device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a portion of the power supply mechanism of the aerosol generating device of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the key structure of the power supply mechanism shown in FIG. 3 cooperating with the indicator light;

FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the key structure of the power supply mechanism of FIG. 4 in cooperation with the indicator light;

FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a key body of the key structure shown in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of an elastic light guide member of the key structure shown in FIG. 5;

fig. 8 is a schematic view of another angle of the elastic light guide member of the key structure shown in fig. 7.

Detailed Description

In order to clearly understand the technical features, objects, and effects of the present invention, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figures 1 and 2 show some preferred embodiments of the aerosol generating device of the present invention. The aerosol generating device is a heating non-combustion appliance, and can be used for heating an atomizing medium to generate aerosol for a user to suck. The aerosol generating device has the advantages of compact structure and simple and convenient assembly.

Further, in some embodiments, the aerosol generating device includes a power supply mechanism 10, a heating assembly 20, and a cover 30. The power supply mechanism 10 is mechanically and/or electrically connected to the heating element 20 for supplying power to the heating element 20. The heating assembly 20 can be mounted on the power supply mechanism 10, and connected to the power supply mechanism 10 for heating the atomized medium to form aerosol. The upper cover 30 can cover the heating element 20 and is detachably connected to the housing 11 of the power supply mechanism 10.

As shown in fig. 3 to 5, further, in some embodiments, the power supply mechanism 10 includes a housing 11, a power source 12, a circuit board 13, and a key assembly 14, and the key assembly 14 includes a key structure 14a and a key device 14b. The housing 11 may be a cylindrical structure with an opening at one end, the housing 11 may be disposed lengthwise, and an accommodating cavity may be formed inside the housing 11 for accommodating the power source 12. The power source 12 is accommodated in the housing 11 for supplying power to the heating element 20. The circuit board 13 is accommodated in the housing 11 and connected to the power source 12. In some embodiments, the key assembly 14 further includes an indication light source 14c, and the indication light source 14c may be disposed on the circuit board 13. In some embodiments, the number of the indicating light sources 14c may be two, and the two indicating light sources 14c are spaced apart. The indication light source 14c may be an LED indicator light, which is disposed on the circuit board 13 in a patch manner. Of course, it is understood that in other embodiments, the indication light source 14c may not be limited to an LED indicator light, and may not be limited to a patch type disposed on the circuit board 13. The button structure 14a can be connected to the circuit board 13 for switching the power supply 12 on and off or for controlling the heating process of the heating element 20. In other embodiments, the key structure 14a is not limited to use with aerosol generating devices, and the key structure 14a may be used with other electrical or power-providing devices. The key device 14b is disposed on the circuit board 13 and electrically connected to the power supply circuit on the circuit board 13 and/or the heating assembly 20.

Further, in some embodiments, the key structure 14a includes a key body 141 and an elastic light guide member 143. The key body 141 is mounted on the housing 11. Specifically, the key body 141 is partially disposed through the housing 11 for operation by a user, and the key body 141 is located on a section of the housing 11 close to the upper cover 30. When the key body 141 is pressed, the elastic light guide member 143 can turn on or off the power supply 12, or control the heating process of the heating element 20. In other embodiments, the key device 14b may also be connected to other external power-consuming or power-supplying devices. The elastic light guide member 143 is disposed between the key device 14b and the key body 141, and is connected to the key body 141 and the key device 14b, respectively. The elastic light guide member 143 may be disposed opposite to the indication light source 14c and installed and fixed in the housing 11. When the key body 141 is pressed, the elastic light guide member 143 can be driven by the key body 141 to press the key device 14b, and can guide the light emitted from the indication light source 14c to the key body 141, so that the light emitted from the indication light source 14c can be transmitted through the key body 141. In other embodiments, when the key structure 14a is applied to other electric devices or power supplies, the elastic light-guiding member 143 may guide an indicating light source for indicating the operation of the electric devices or power supplies to the key body 141.

As shown in fig. 6, in some embodiments, the key body 141 includes a pressing portion 1411 and a position-limiting portion 1412, and a longitudinal section of the pressing portion 1411 may be substantially elliptical. Of course, it is understood that in other embodiments, the pressing portion 1411 may not be limited to being oval, and may be rectangular, circular, or other shapes. The pressing portion 1411 can be provided with a light-transmitting portion 1413, the light-transmitting portion 1413 can be arranged in a longitudinal direction, the light-transmitting portion 1413 can be located in the middle of the pressing portion 1411, and the length direction of the light-transmitting portion 1413 is parallel to the long axis direction of the pressing portion 1411. The light-transmitting portion 1413 can be formed by forming a light-transmitting hole in the pressing portion 1411 and attaching a light-transmitting material thereto. The position-limiting portion 1412 can be disposed along the circumferential direction of the pressing portion 1411, and is located at one end of the pressing portion 1411 and protrudes out of the pressing portion 1411. When the key body 141 is mounted on the housing 11, the pressing portion 1411 extends out of the housing 11, and the limiting portion 1411 is disposed inside the housing 11 for limiting the position of the pressing portion 1411, so as to prevent the entire key body 141 from coming off the housing 11.

As shown in fig. 7 and 8, further, in some embodiments, the elastic light guide member 143 may be in elastic contact with the key body 141, and since the elastic light guide member 143 is in elastic contact with the key body 141, the elastic light guide member 143 may provide a resilient force to the key body 141 to return to an un-pressed position. Specifically, the elastic light guide member 143 includes a mounting portion 1431, a light guide portion 1432, and an elastic arm 1433. The mounting portion 1431 may be a frame structure. Specifically, the mounting part 1431 may be a rectangular frame for the light guide part 1432 and the elastic arm 1433 to be disposed, and the entire elastic light guide member 143 may be mounted into the housing 11. The light guide portion 1432 and the spring arm 1433 may be mounted to the mounting portion 1431. The light guide part 1432 may be disposed opposite to the indication light source 14c, and is used for guiding out the light emitted from the indication light source 14 c. The elastic light guide member 143 can abut against the key body 141 through the elastic arm 1433, and the elastic arm 1433 provides an elastic force to the key body 141. When the key body 141 is pressed, the elastic arm 1433 presses the key device 14b and provides a resilient force to the key body 141 to return to an un-pressed position. In some embodiments, the light guide portion 1432, the spring arm 1433, and the mounting portion 1431 may be integrally molded, and in particular, the light guide portion 1432, the spring arm 1433, and the mounting portion 1431 may be integrally molded by injection molding. By integrating the light guide part 1432 and the elastic arm 1433, the elastic light guide member 1432 has functions of guiding light and applying elastic force to the key main body 141, and thus, the installation space of the entire key structure 14a in the aerosol generating device can be reduced and the installation efficiency can be improved.

Further, in some embodiments, the number of the light guide portions 1432 may be two, and the two light guide portions 1432 are disposed in one-to-one correspondence with the two indicating light sources 13. The two light guide portions 1432 are disposed on a side of the mounting portion 1431 opposite to the key body 141, and are spaced apart from each other. One of which is disposed on one side of the mounting portion 1431 and the other of which is connected to the resilient arm 1433 and to the other side of the mounting portion 1431 by a connecting arm 1434. The light guide part 1432 may have a wedge shape, and may be disposed to protrude from the mounting part 1431. In some embodiments, the light guide portion 1432 may include a light incident surface 143a and a light guide surface 143b, the light incident surface 143a may be disposed opposite to the indication light source 14c, and the light incident surface 143a may be a plane, which may be disposed at 90 degrees with respect to the light emitting direction of the indication light source 14 c. The light guiding surface 143b and the light incident surface 143a are disposed at a set included angle, which may be smaller than 90 degrees, specifically, may be at an angle of 45 degrees, that is, the light guiding surface 143b may be an inclined surface disposed obliquely. The light guiding surface 143b is used for guiding light entering the light incident surface 143a to the key body 141, and specifically, can refract the light to the key body 141, so that the direction of the light can be changed, and the light guiding direction of the light guiding surface 143b can be perpendicular to the light emitting direction of the original indicating light source 13.

Further, in some embodiments, the elastic arm 1433 may be installed in the frame structure of the installation portion 1431, and is protruded from the frame of the installation portion 1431 toward the key body 141, and abuts against the key body 141, and may be used to keep the key body 141 in a protruded state, so as to maintain the pressing feeling of the key body 141. In some embodiments, the spring arm 1433 includes an abutment 143c, and a first connection 143d. The abutting portion 143c may be square, but it is understood that the abutting portion 143c is not limited to being square in other embodiments. The first connecting portion 143d can be used to connect the light guide portion 1432 and the abutting portion 143c, the connecting portion 143d can be bent, one end of the connecting portion can be connected to the light guide portion 1432, the other end can be connected to the abutting portion 143c, and the elastic force of the abutting portion 143c can be increased by connecting the first connecting portion 143d to the abutting portion 143 c. The first connecting portion 143d may be connected to the connecting arm 1434 to form a V-shaped structure or a U-shaped structure. The elastic arm 1433 and the mounting portion 1431 are provided with a light-transmitting area a, which is disposed opposite to the key body 141 and corresponds to the two light-guiding portions 1432.

Further, in some embodiments, the elastic light-guiding member 143 may be made of an elastic material with light-guiding property, such as a transparent silicone material. Of course, it is understood that in other embodiments, the light guide portion 1432 and the mounting portion 1431 may be made of a light guide material, such as glass or transparent plastic, the elastic arm 1433 may be made of a flexible metal material, and the light guide portion 1432, the mounting portion 1431 and the elastic arm 1433 may be integrally formed by injection molding.

As shown in fig. 4 and 5, in some embodiments, a buffering member 142 is disposed on the elastic light guiding member 143, and the buffering member 142 can be disposed on the elastic arm 1433, and can be in elastic contact with the key device 14b, so as to increase the elastic force of the elastic arm 1433 and maintain the pressing feel of the key body 141. In some embodiments, the buffering member 142 may include a body 1421 and a positioning protrusion 1422, the body 1421 may abut against the key device 14b, and the positioning protrusion 1422 may be disposed on the body 1421, may protrude toward the elastic arm 1433, and is integrally formed with the body 1421. In some embodiments, the elastic arm 1433 is provided with a mounting positioning hole 143e, and the positioning protrusion 1422 can be mounted on the mounting positioning hole 143e, so as to mount and position the buffering member 142 on the elastic arm 1433. In some embodiments, the cushioning member 142 may be a silicone piece; of course, it is understood that in other embodiments, it may also be an elastic member such as a spring or a spring. It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, the cushioning member 142 may be omitted.

In some embodiments, the key device 14b may be a push switch or a tact switch, although it will be appreciated that in other embodiments, the key device 14b may not be limited to being a push switch or a tact switch. The key device 14b can be electrically connected to the circuit board 13, for example by providing a connection line or by providing a conductive contact connection.

It is to be understood that the foregoing examples merely represent preferred embodiments of the present invention, and that the description thereof is more specific and detailed, but not intended to limit the scope of the invention; it should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, the above technical features can be freely combined, and several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, which all belong to the protection scope of the present invention; therefore, all changes and modifications that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.

Claims (13)

1. A key structure is used for an aerosol generating device and is characterized by comprising a key body (141) and an elastic light guide component (143); the elastic light guide member (143) is in elastic contact with the key body (141), and the elastic light guide member (143) is used for driving the key pressing device (14 b) to be pressed by the key body (141) when the key body (141) is pressed, and guiding light emitted by an indicating light source (14 c) for indicating the working state of the aerosol generating device to the key body (141).

2. The key structure according to claim 1, wherein the elastic light guide member (143) comprises a light guide portion (1432) and a resilient arm (1433), the light guide portion (1432) is connected with the resilient arm (1433), the light guide portion (1432) is used for guiding the light emitted by the indication light source (14 c) to the resilient arm (1433), and the resilient arm (1433) abuts against the key body (141).

3. The key structure according to claim 2, wherein the light guide part (1432) comprises a light incident surface (143 a) and a light guide surface (143 b); the light incident surface (143 a) is arranged opposite to the indicating light source (14 c); the light guide surface (143 b) and the light incident surface (143 a) form a set included angle, and the light guide surface is used for guiding light entering from the light incident surface (143 a) to the elastic arm (1433).

4. The key structure according to claim 2, wherein the spring arm (1433) includes an abutting portion (143 c) abutting against the key body (141), and a first connecting portion (143 d) connected to the light guide portion (1432); one end of the first connecting portion (143 d) is connected to one side of the abutting portion (143 c).

5. The key structure according to claim 2, wherein the elastic light guide member (143) further comprises a mounting portion (1431) to which the light guide portion (1432) and the elastic arm (1433) are mounted.

6. The key structure of claim 5, wherein the mounting portion (1431) is a frame structure; the resilient arm (1433) is disposed in the frame structure.

7. The key structure according to claim 5, wherein the number of the light guide portions (1432) is two, and the two light guide portions (1432) are disposed at an interval on a side of the mounting portion (1431) opposite to the key body (141).

8. The key structure of claim 5, wherein the light guide portion (1432), the spring arm (1433), and the mounting portion (1431) are integrally formed.

9. The key structure according to claim 5, characterized in that the resilient arm (1433) and/or the mounting portion (1431) is provided with a light transmissive area (A).

10. The key structure according to claim 1, wherein said elastic light guide member (143) is provided with a buffer member (142) which is elastically contacted with said key device (14 b).

11. The key structure according to claim 10, characterized in that said elastic light-guiding member (143) comprises an elastic arm (1433), said elastic arm (1433) being in abutment with said key body (141);

and the elastic arm (1433) is provided with an installation positioning hole (143 e) for installing and positioning the buffer component (142).

12. A key assembly comprising a key device (14 b) connected to an electrical device or power supply device, an indicating light source (14 c) for indicating the operative state of said electrical device or power supply device, and a key structure (14 a) according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. An aerosol generating device, comprising a circuit board (13) and a key assembly (14) according to claim 12 connected to the circuit board (13).

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