KR20110079585A - Liquid vaporizing and inhaling apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A liquid vaporizing and inhaling apparatus is provided to evaporate liquid received to the inside thereof so that a user can inhale gas. CONSTITUTION: A liquid vaporizing and inhaling apparatus(100) includes a case, a liquid receiving member, and an exothermic member. The liquid receiving member receives liquid to be vaporized. The exothermic member emits heat so that the liquid received into the liquid receiving member can be vaporized. An absorbent member absorbs the liquid and transfers the liquid to the exothermic member. The fixing member fixes the liquid receiving member to prevent movement of the liquid receiving member in the case.

Description

Liquid vaporizing and inhaling apparatus

The present invention relates to a liquid vapor inhalation apparatus, and more particularly, to a liquid vapor inhalation apparatus for vaporizing a liquid contained therein so that a user can inhale.

The liquid vapor inhalation device is a device that incorporates a filter containing a predetermined liquid therein and vaporizes the liquid in the filter through a vaporizer so that a user can inhale it.

In such a liquid vapor inhalation device, nicotine liquid, a liquid containing health supplements, and the like can be accommodated. A typical liquid vapor inhalation device is an electronic cigarette containing nicotine liquid therein.

Recently, the use of electronic cigarettes similar to real cigarettes, which are made of paper dusted tobacco leaf powder, is increasing.

If the user inserts the electronic cigarette into the mouth and sucks the same as when the user actually feels smoking, the exposed end of the electronic cigarette produces a light similar to that of a real cigarette, A smoke similar to the smoke generated in the combustion chamber is generated. Thus, with such an electronic cigarette, the user can have a feeling similar to smoking a real cigarette.

Since the electronic cigarette does not contain tar harmful to the body but contains only nicotine, which is an effective component of the cigarette, harmfulness to the user's body can be minimized while giving the user satisfaction of using the cigarette.

In general, an electronic cigarette is divided into a plurality of members, in which a light emitting diode, a battery, a circuit board and a suction detection switch are accommodated in the frontmost member, in which a smoke manufacturing apparatus is received, and then in the member. Filters containing nicotine liquid are accommodated.

The smoke production apparatus is composed of a liquid derivative in contact with the filter soaking the nicotine liquid from the filter, and a heat generating member for heating and vaporizing the nicotine liquid penetrating the liquid derivative.

However, according to the conventional electronic cigarette, since the nicotine liquid is contained in a filter made of a material such as cotton, there is a disadvantage that the capacity can be reduced compared to the case where the nicotine liquid is accommodated in the liquid phase.

An object of the present invention is to provide a liquid vaporization suction device having a structure in which the capacity of a liquid to be vaporized can be increased.

Liquid vaporization suction device according to an aspect of the present invention is to be able to vaporize the liquid contained therein to the inhalation target gas for the user to inhale,

case; A liquid accommodating member inserted into the case so as to be interchangeable and accommodated therein in a liquid state in which the liquid to be vaporized is liquid; And a heat generating member that generates heat to vaporize the liquid in the liquid containing member.

According to the liquid vaporization suction device according to an aspect of the present invention, the liquid receiving member accommodated therein while the liquid to be vaporized is in the liquid state is inserted into the case of the third member, so that the amount of the liquid to be vaporized can be increased. have.

According to the liquid vaporization suction device according to another aspect of the present invention, since the liquid receiving member is reversibly inserted into the case of the third member, the liquid can be replenished by a simple replacement operation of the liquid receiving member, so that the liquid to be vaporized The supplement can be made easily.

According to the liquid vaporization suction apparatus according to another aspect of the present invention, when the liquid container member is separated from the case, any one of a stopper and the injection member is coupled to the liquid container member, so that the liquid container member with respect to the outside In a closed state, the receiving liquid in the liquid receiving member can be stably stored, or the liquid in the liquid receiving member can be stably injected into the injection object through the injection portion of the injection member, thereby improving convenience of use of the liquid receiving member. It can be effective.

According to the liquid vaporization suction apparatus according to another aspect of the present invention, as the fixing member is disposed between the liquid receiving member and the case, the user through the interval formed between the liquid receiving member and the case the inhalation target gas vaporized in the heat generating member While being able to flow out into the mouth, there is an effect that can be fixed so that the liquid receiving member does not rock in the case.

1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the liquid vaporization suction device is coupled according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the liquid vaporization suction device is separated according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the liquid receiving member is coupled to the liquid vaporization suction apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a fixing member applied to the liquid vaporization suction apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a stopper coupled to the liquid receiving member applied to the liquid vaporization suction apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the injection member coupled to the liquid receiving member applied to the liquid vaporization suction apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a liquid vaporization suction device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In the present embodiments, an electronic cigarette type device in which nicotine liquid is contained therein as a liquid vapor inhalation device is presented, but this is exemplary. That is, as a receiving liquid contained in the liquid vaporization inhalation apparatus described below, an injection liquid, a liquid containing a health supplement component, etc. may be presented instead of nicotine liquid. Such a receiving liquid may be inhaled by a user by vaporizing in a liquid vaporization suction device. In such a case, the following components such as the light emitting diode may be omitted as needed.

1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the liquid vaporization suction device is coupled according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the liquid vaporization suction device is separated, Figure 3 Is a cross-sectional view showing a liquid receiving member is coupled to the liquid vaporization suction device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a fixing member applied to the liquid vaporization suction device according to an embodiment of the present invention 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a stopper coupled to a liquid receiving member applied to a liquid vaporization suction apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is applied to a liquid vaporization suction apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention It is sectional drawing which shows the injection member couple | bonded with the liquid container member.

1 to 6, the liquid vaporization suction device 100 according to the present embodiment includes a first member 110, a second member 120, and a third member 140. The liquid contained therein can be vaporized into the gas to be inhaled so that the gas can be inhaled. This member 110, 120, 140 configuration is exemplary, the number of the configuration of the member can be changed.

The light emitting diode 114, the battery 115, the controller 116, and the suction detection switch 117 are sequentially disposed in the case 111 of the first member 110.

The heat generating member 123 is disposed in the case 121 of the second member 120.

The third member 140 is connected to the end of the case (141, 142), that is, the end that is located in the mouth of the user, the lid 130 is connected.

The light emitting diode 114 may be electrically connected to the battery 115 and may emit red light under the control of the controller 116. The transparent window 113 is formed on the front member 112 forming the front surface of the case 111 so that the red light of the light emitting diode 114 can be recognized from the outside.

A through hole 112a is formed in the front member 112. When the user inhales the liquid vaporization suction device 100, outside air passes through the through hole 112a. 100) may flow into the interior.

The battery 115 is a portion for applying power to the light emitting diode 114, the controller 116, the heat generating member 123, and the like, and a polymer lithium battery may be provided.

The controller 116 is a part in which various circuits required for the operation of the liquid vaporization suction device 100 are formed. The controller 116 may control the operation of the light emitting diode 114, the heating member 123, and the like according to the detection value transmitted from the suction detection switch 117.

The suction detection switch 117 is a part that detects the suction when the user inhales the distal end of the third member 130 by mouth.

Reference numeral 118 denotes a rear member disposed on a rear surface of the case 111 of the first member 110, and reference numeral 119 denotes a coupling protrusion protruding from the rear member 118.

The coupling protrusion 119 is a portion coupled to the coupling groove 122 formed on the front surface of the case 121 of the second member 120. When the coupling protrusion 119 is coupled to the coupling groove 122, the first member 110 and the second member 120 are connected. The coupling protrusion 119 and the coupling groove 122 may be formed with a thread and a screw groove to be engaged with each other so that the coupling can be made more robust.

The coupling protrusion 119 is electrically connected to the battery 115 and the control unit 116, and the coupling groove 122 is electrically connected to the heat generating member 123, so that the coupling protrusion 119 is provided. When coupled to the coupling groove 122, the battery 115, the controller 116, and the heat generating member 123 may be electrically connected to each other.

The liquid receiving member 150 is disposed in the cases 141 and 142 of the third member 140. The liquid accommodating member 150 is inserted into the casings 141 and 142 of the third member 140 so as to be exchangeable, and the liquid receiving member 150 is accommodated therein in a liquid state. The liquid receiving member 150 may include a receiving member body 151, a protrusion 152, and a support 154.

In detail, a liquid, for example, nicotine liquid, to be vaporized therein is accommodated in the receiving member body 151 in a liquid state. The protrusion 152 is a portion protruding forward of the receiving member body 151, and an empty space is formed therein. An absorbing member 156 is disposed in the space inside the protrusion 152. The outer surface of the protrusion 152 is formed with a thread 153 for coupling the stopper 160 or the injection member 170.

The absorbing member 156 is made of cotton or the like, and is disposed between the heat generating member 123 and the receiving member body 151 of the liquid receiving member 150, and thus the receiving member body of the liquid receiving member 150. The nicotine liquid contained in 151 is absorbed and transferred to the heat generating member 123. The rear end of the heat generating member 123 is preferably in contact with the front end of the absorbing member 156.

As the absorbing member 156 is provided, the nicotine liquid in the accommodating member body 151 is suddenly poured into the heat generating member 123 and does not flow out to the outside, but may be delivered to the heat generating member 123 in small amounts. In this case, a smooth vaporization action is possible in the heat generating member 123. The heat generating member 123 that receives the nicotine liquid generates heat so that the nicotine liquid is vaporized.

The support 154 is formed between the receiving member body 151 and the protruding portion 152 so as to prevent the absorbing member 156 from being introduced into the receiving member body 151. I support it. The support 154 is provided with a plurality of through holes 155 through which the nicotine liquid in the receiving member body 151 can be absorbed by the absorbing member 156.

When the liquid container member 150 is separated from the cases 141 and 142 of the third member 140, the stopper 160 shown in FIG. 5 and the injection member 170 shown in FIG. 6 are disposed. Any one of them is combined.

The body 161 of the stopper 160 is formed with a screw groove 162 that can be engaged with the thread 153 of the liquid receiving member 150. When the stopper 160 is coupled to the protrusion 152 of the liquid accommodating member 150, the liquid accommodating member 150 is sealed to the outside, so that the accommodating liquid in the liquid accommodating member 150 is closed. Can be stored stably.

The body 171 of the injection member 170 is also provided with a screw groove 172 that can be engaged with the thread 153 of the liquid receiving member 150. In addition, an injection unit 173 is formed in the front of the body 171 of the injection member 170. The injection portion 173 is a portion in communication with the body 171 of the injection member 170, and has a tapered shape that narrows toward the end thereof. When the injection member 170 is coupled to the protrusion 152 of the liquid receiving member 150, the liquid in the liquid receiving member 150 passes through the injection part 173, such as a separate liquid receiving member. Since the liquid injection into the receiving member 150 may be stably injected into the injection object, the usability of the liquid receiving member 150 may be improved.

The cases 141 and 142 of the third member 140 are formed of two members that can be separated from each other. Coupling portions 148 are formed at end portions of the casings 141 and 142 that are engaged with each other, thereby allowing a firm coupling. As the coupling part 148, structures such as threads and screw grooves engaged with each other may be applied.

The front protrusions 143 and the rear protrusions 145 protrude from the front and the rear of the cases 141 and 142. A front through hole 144 is formed in the front protrusion 143, and a locking portion 146 having a through hole 147 is formed in the rear protrusion 145.

When the liquid receiving member 150 is inserted into the front case 141 of the cases 141 and 142 in a state where the cases 141 and 142 are separated from each other, the protrusions of the liquid receiving member 150 152 is inserted into the front protrusion 143. In this state, when the rear case 142 of the cases 141 and 142 is coupled to the front case 141, the liquid receiving member 150 may include the case 141 of the third member 140. 142).

A plurality of fixing members 141a, 141b, 142a and 142b are formed on the inner surfaces of the cases 141 and 142. The plurality of fixing members 141a, 141b, 142a, and 142b may protrude to a predetermined height along the inner surfaces of the cases 141 and 142. The plurality of fixing members 141a, 141b, 142a, and 142b may be formed at positions corresponding to each other along the inner surfaces of the cases 141 and 142.

The fixing members 141a, 141b, 142a, and 142b are disposed between the liquid receiving member 150 and the cases 141 and 142 when the liquid receiving member 150 is inserted into the cases 141 and 142. While forming the gap, the liquid receiving member 150 is fixed in the cases 141 and 142. Then, after the inhalation target gas evaporated from the heat generating member 123 flows through the front protrusion 143, the rear surface is formed through the gap formed between the liquid receiving member 150 and the cases 141 and 142. The liquid receiving member 150 may be fixed in the cases 141 and 142 so as to reach the through hole 147 of the protrusion 145 and flow out into the mouth of the user.

The heat generating member 123 is a portion capable of generating heat by receiving power from the battery 115 according to the command of the controller 116. When the heat generating member 123 generates heat, the nicotine liquid delivered from the liquid receiving member 150 may be vaporized by the heat to generate smoke.

One end of the heat generating member 123 is electrically and physically connected to the coupling groove 122, and the other end of the heat generating member 123 extends into the case 121 of the second member 120.

The lid 130 is disposed at the end of the third member 140, and the through hole 133 and the recessed groove 134 are formed in the body 131 of the lid 130.

An insert 136 inserted into the rear protrusion 145 of the third member 140 is formed in front of the body 131 of the lid 130.

The through hole 133 penetrates the body 131 of the lid 130, respectively, and enters into the mouth of the user holding the liquid vaporization suction device 100 through the through hole 133. Smoke may flow through the member 140.

The recessed groove 134 is formed in the peripheral portion 132 of the through hole 133, and is a portion that receives the aggregate of nicotine liquid in the smoke moved around the through hole 133. That is, in the process of the smoke flowing out through the through hole 133, some nicotine liquid may be aggregated to form an aggregate, and such nicotine liquid aggregate may be accommodated in the recessed groove 134. Therefore, unnecessary waste of nicotine liquid can be minimized, and the nicotine liquid aggregate can be prevented from flowing through the through hole 133 as it is and causing a discomfort to the user.

The recessed groove 134 may be formed along the periphery of the through hole 133 so that the nicotine liquid aggregate is smoothly received.

Hereinafter, the operation of the liquid vaporization suction device 100 configured as described above will be briefly described.

First, when the user inhales the liquid vaporization suction device 100 in the mouth, the suction detection switch 117 detects this and transmits the detected value to the control unit 116.

The control unit 116 receiving the sensed value transmits an operation command to the light emitting diode 114 and the heat generating member 123, whereby the light emitting diode 114 and the heat generating member 123 are connected to the battery. The power is supplied to 115 to emit light and generate heat, respectively.

Since the nicotine liquid in the liquid receiving member 150 is transferred to the heat generating member 123 through the absorbing member 156, when the heat generating member 123 generates heat, the nicotine liquid delivered by the heat is vaporized. Smoke is formed. The smoke formed as described above passes through the third member 140 and then flows into the user's mouth through the through hole 133.

By the operation of the liquid vaporization inhalation device 100 as described above, the user obtains a feeling similar to the actual smoking.

As described above, the liquid receiving member 150 accommodated therein while the liquid to be vaporized is in the liquid state is inserted into the cases 141 and 142 of the third member 140, so that the amount of the liquid to be vaporized may be increased. .

In addition, since the liquid receiving member 150 is interchangeably inserted into the cases 141 and 142 of the third member 140, the liquid can be replenished through a simple replacement operation of the liquid receiving member 150. Replenishment of the liquid to be vaporized can be done simply.

Here, it is shown that the liquid receiving member 150 is inserted into the cases 141 and 142 of the third member 140, but this is exemplary and depends on the member configuration of the liquid vaporization suction device 100. It may be inserted into the member. For example, when the liquid vaporization suction device 100 is composed of two members, the liquid receiving member 150 may be inserted into the second member at the rear.

While the invention has been shown and described with respect to specific embodiments thereof, those skilled in the art can variously modify the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims below. And that it can be changed. However, it is intended that the present invention covers the modifications and variations of this invention provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

According to the liquid vaporization suction device according to an aspect of the present invention, since the capacity of the liquid to be vaporized can be increased, it is said that the industrial applicability is high.

Claims (5)

In the liquid vaporization suction device capable of vaporizing the liquid contained therein for the user to inhale into the gas for inhalation,
case;
A liquid accommodating member inserted into the case so as to be interchangeable and accommodated therein in a liquid state in which the liquid to be vaporized is liquid; And
And a heat generating member that generates heat to vaporize the liquid in the liquid containing member. The method of claim 1,
A fixing member configured to fix the liquid receiving member so that the liquid receiving member does not rock in the case while forming a gap between the case and the liquid receiving member so that the inhalation target gas vaporized by the heat generating member flows. Vaporization suction device. The method of claim 1,
And an absorbing member disposed between the heat generating member and the liquid receiving member to absorb and transfer the liquid contained in the liquid receiving member to the heat generating member. The method of claim 3, wherein
The liquid receiving member is provided with a support for supporting the absorbing member so that the absorbent member is not drawn into the liquid receiving member, and the support is formed with a through hole for flowing the liquid to be absorbed by the absorbing member. Liquid vaporization suction device, characterized in that. The method of claim 4, wherein
When the liquid container member is separated from the case, any one of a stopper for blocking the through hole and an injection member for injecting the liquid in the liquid container member into the injection object are coupled to the liquid container member. Liquid vaporization suction device.

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