US20220079231A1 - Liquid storage assembly, cartridge and electronic cigarette - Google Patents
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- the disclosure relates to the technical field of simulated smoking, in particular, to a liquid storage assembly, a cartridge and an electronic cigarette.
- the electronic cigarette includes a cartridge and a power supply device electrically connected to the cartridge.
- the cartridge is provided with a liquid storage cavity and an atomizing head, the atomizing head heats the e-cigarette liquid (hereinafter “e-liquid”) supplied from the liquid storage cavity under the electric drive of the power supply device to form smoke for the user to inhale.
- e-liquid e-cigarette liquid
- a silica gel sealing plug is provided on the cartridge housing provided with the liquid storage cavity. In use, pull out the silicone plug to perform liquid injection operation. However, it is more troublesome to pull out and install the silicone plug. At the same time, the e-liquid attached to the silicone plug pulled out during liquid injection is likely to come into contact with the user or other objects, causing pollution and a poor user experience.
- a liquid storage assembly comprising a cartridge housing with a liquid storage cavity and a movable member rotatably arranged on the cartridge housing, the cartridge housing is provided with a liquid injection hole communicating with the liquid storage cavity; rotating the movable member enables the movable member to close the liquid injection hole; or, the movable member can be staggered with the liquid injection hole to expose the liquid injection hole.
- the movable member includes a main body and a rotating shaft protruding from one end of the main body, the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the cartridge housing.
- the rotating shaft is arranged at the center of the main body, and at least part of the end surface of the main body is recessed to form a notch; or, the central axis of the rotating shaft and the central axis of the main body are mutually staggered.
- the cartridge housing further includes a housing and a sealing member provided at the bottom of the housing, the liquid storage cavity is formed by the inner cavity of the housing, the liquid injection hole is defined on the sealing member, the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the sealing member.
- a groove is recessed on the sealing member, the liquid injection hole is defined on the bottom wall of the groove, the movable member is at least partially received in the groove.
- the side wall of the groove is provided with an abutting edge, when the movable member is rotated until the sealing member is aligned with the liquid injection hole, the outer peripheral wall of the sealing member is in contact with the abutting edge.
- the sealing member is provided with an exhaust hole communicating with the liquid storage cavity, when the movable member is rotated to close the liquid injection hole, the exhaust hole is also closed by the movable member; when the movable member is rotated until the movable member and the liquid injection hole are staggered to expose the liquid injection hole, the exhaust hole is exposed.
- the sealing member includes a base and a connecting member, the base is arranged at the lower end of the housing, the connecting member is sleeved on the outside of the base and resists the inner wall of the housing; the groove, the liquid injection hole and the abutting edge are provided on the base, the connecting member is provided with a liquid inlet corresponding to the liquid injection hole, the space between the end face of the connecting member away from the liquid storage cavity and the abutting edge forms a receiving groove, the movable member is at least partially received in the receiving groove, the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the connecting member.
- a cartridge comprising the liquid storage assembly of any one of the foregoing.
- the cartridge further includes an atomizing head, and an atomizing chamber is provided in the atomizing head, and the atomizing chamber is in communication with the liquid storage cavity.
- An electronic cigarette which includes the cartridge described in any one of the above two items.
- the beneficial effects of the present disclosure are: the liquid storage assembly and its cartridge and electronic cigarette provided by the disclosure are rotatably arranged on the cartridge housing by the movable member; rotating the movable member can make the movable member close the injection hole. Or, the movable member can be staggered with the liquid injection hole to expose the liquid injection hole for liquid injection operation.
- the structure is simple, the liquid injection is convenient, and the user experience is better.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cartridge of the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 is a diagram of the use state of the cartridge shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing another state of use of the cartridge shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a top view of the cartridge shown in FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 5 is a partial exploded view of the cartridge shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 6 is a partial exploded view of the cartridge shown in FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the sealing member and movable member of the cartridge shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base in the sealing member shown in FIG. 7 ;
- FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting member in the sealing member shown in FIG. 7 ;
- FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the cartridge shown in FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 11 is a partial enlarged view of the cartridge Ain FIG. 10 .
- liquid storage assembly 10 housing 11 liquid storage cavity 111 liquid injection hole 112 smoke outlet opening 113 movable member 12 main body 121 rotating shaft 122 limiting member 123 Air adjusting hole 251 adjustment member 25 vent tube 13 smoke outlet passage 131 base 14 rotating button 1211 annular groove 141 groove 142 engaging hole 143 exhaust hole 144 abutting edge 145 abutting block 146 connecting member 15 receiving groove 157 flange 156 liquid intake hole 153 vent hole 154 mating hole 155 atomizing head 20 outer atomizing tube 21 mounting groove 147 limiting groove 1471 liquid inlet hole 211 limiting ring 212 inner atomizing tube 213 atomizing chamber 214 communication hole 215 first sealing gasket 216 heating structure 22 mounting member 221 mounting protrusion 162 electrode connecting member 2212 second insulating member 2213 first through hole 2214 second sealing gasket 222 second through hole 2215 atomizing base 23 air inlet hole 231 electrode contact member 24 liquid sealing member 16 first insulating member 233
- the present disclosure provides an electronic cigarette
- the electronic cigarette includes a cartridge 100 and a power supply device (not shown in the figure) electrically connected to the cartridge 100 , wherein the cartridge 100 includes a liquid storage assembly 10 and an atomizing head 20 .
- the cartridge 100 includes a liquid storage assembly 10 and an atomizing head 20 .
- the e-liquid in the liquid storage assembly 10 enters the atomizing head 20
- the power supply device supplies power to the atomizing head 20
- the atomizing head 20 atomizes the e-liquid to generate smoke for the user to inhale.
- the liquid storage assembly 10 includes a cartridge housing having a liquid storage cavity 111 and a movable member 12 rotatably arranged on the cartridge housing, the cartridge housing is provided with a liquid injection hole 112 communicating with the liquid storage cavity 111 .
- the movable member 12 is located on one side of the liquid injection hole 112 . Rotating the movable member 12 can stagger the movable member 12 and the liquid injection hole 112 to expose or close the liquid injection hole 112 .
- the movable member 12 is staggered with the liquid injection hole 112 to expose the liquid injection hole 112 , the user can inject e-liquid into the liquid storage cavity 111 through the liquid injection hole 112 .
- the movable member 12 closes the liquid injection hole 112 , the liquid storage cavity 111 communicating with the liquid injection hole 112 is also closed. The e-liquid in the liquid storage cavity 111 cannot flow out, and the user cannot perform the liquid injection operation.
- the cartridge housing includes a housing 11 and a sealing member.
- the housing 11 is generally a hollow cylindrical structure with an opening at the lower end, the liquid storage cavity 111 is formed by the inner cavity of the housing 11 , the sealing member is installed at one end of the housing 11 for sealing the liquid storage cavity 111 .
- a vent tube 13 is formed on the top of the housing 11 extending downward along the axial direction of the housing 11 .
- the upper end of the vent tube 13 passes through the upper end surface of the housing 11 , the upper end opening of the vent tube 13 is provided with a smoke outlet opening 113 , the lower end of the vent tube 13 is connected with the atomizing head 20 .
- the inner cavity of the vent tube 13 is provided with a smoke outlet channel 131 .
- a liquid injection hole 112 is provided on the sealing member.
- the movable member 12 is connected to the sealing member and is located on one side of the liquid injection hole 112 .
- the liquid storage assembly 10 is adjusted to the state where the liquid injection hole 112 is located above, firstly; and then, the movable member 12 is rotated, so that the movable member 12 and the liquid injection hole 112 are staggered to expose the liquid injection hole 112 ; finally, a liquid injection mechanism (for example, a liquid injection needle) is used to inject liquid into the liquid storage cavity 111 through the liquid injection hole 112 .
- a liquid injection mechanism for example, a liquid injection needle
- the movable member 12 includes a main body 121 .
- Rotating the movable member 12 can make the main body 121 cover the liquid injection hole 112 so as to close the liquid injection hole 112 .
- the rotating movable member 12 can make the main body 121 and the liquid injection hole 112 stagger each other to expose the liquid injection hole 112 , so that liquid can be injected into the liquid storage cavity 111 through the liquid injection hole 112 .
- the movable member 12 also includes a rotating shaft 122 protruding from one end of the main body 121 and a limiting member 123 disposed at the other end of the rotating shaft 122 relative to the main body 121 .
- the sealing member is provided with a mating hole 155 .
- the rotating shaft 122 is rotatably installed in the mating hole 155 .
- the limiting member 123 is sleeved on one end of the rotating shaft 122 away from the main body 121 and abuts against the mating hole 155 to prevent the movable member 12 from falling off the sealing member.
- a groove 142 is partially recessed on one end surface of the sealing member.
- the side wall of the groove 142 is provided with an abutting edge 145
- the liquid injection hole 112 is defined on the bottom wall of the groove 142
- the main body 121 is at least partially received in the groove 142 .
- the abutting edge 145 has an arc structure
- the main body 121 is an arc structure matched with the abutting edge 145 to facilitate the rotation of the movable member 12 .
- the sealing member is also provided with an exhaust hole 144 communicating with the liquid storage cavity 111 .
- the exhaust hole 144 is also closed by the main body 121 , and the e-liquid in the liquid storage cavity 111 will not leak through the exhaust hole 144 .
- the rotating movable member 12 to the main body 121 and the liquid injection hole 112 are staggered, the liquid injection hole 112 is exposed, and the exhaust hole 144 is also exposed.
- the excess air in the liquid storage cavity 111 circulates to the outside of the electronic cigarette through the exhaust hole 144 to prevent excessive pressure in the liquid storage cavity 111 from causing difficulty in liquid injection.
- the sealing member includes a base 14 and a connecting member 15 .
- the base 14 is arranged in the lower end of the housing 11 , the connecting member 15 is sleeved on the outside of the base 14 and tightly resists the inner wall of the housing 11 , thereby achieving a sealing effect.
- the outer peripheral wall of the base 14 is recessed inwardly along the radial direction of the base 14 to form an annular groove 141 .
- One end of the connecting member 15 is arranged in the annular groove 141 so as to realize the connection between the connecting member 15 and the base 14 .
- the groove 142 and the abutting edge 145 are arranged on the base 14 .
- the movable member 12 is at least partially received in the receiving groove 157 .
- the base 14 is further provided with an abutting block 146 on opposite sides of the abutting edge 145 .
- the connecting member 15 is provided with a liquid intake hole 153 corresponding to the liquid injection hole 112 and a vent hole 154 corresponding to the exhaust hole 144 .
- the mating hole 155 is opened on the connecting member 15 .
- the bottom wall of the groove 142 is provided with an engaging hole 143 communicating with the mating hole 155 .
- the liquid intake hole 153 is in communication with the liquid injection hole 112 .
- the vent hole 154 communicates with the exhaust hole 144 .
- the engaging hole 143 communicates with the mating hole 155 .
- the rotating shaft 122 passes through the matching hole 155 and then is inserted into the engaging hole 143 .
- the limiting member 123 is sleeved on one end of the rotating shaft 122 and received in the engaging hole 143 .
- the connecting member 15 and the base 14 may also be connected by plug-in connection, threaded connection, or magnetic connection.
- a flange 156 protrudes from the outer peripheral wall of the connecting member 15 .
- the flange 156 is tightly attached to the inner wall of the housing 11 to enhance the sealing performance between the connecting member 15 and the housing 11 .
- the connecting member 15 is made of a sealing material such as silicone or rubber.
- the sealing performance between the connecting member 15 and the housing 11 is enhanced to prevent the leakage of e-liquid in the liquid storage cavity 111 .
- the tightness of the connection between the connecting member 15 and the movable member 12 is enhanced to prevent the e-liquid in the liquid storage cavity 111 from leaking out through the liquid injection hole 112 .
- a rotating button 1211 protrudes from one end of the main body 121 away from the liquid injection hole 112 , which facilitates the rotation of the movable member 12 through it, and the movable member 12 can be rotated by holding and rotating the rotating button 1211 .
- the movable member 12 when the liquid injection hole 112 needs to be opened for liquid injection, the movable member 12 is rotated, and the movable member 12 rotates around the rotating shaft 122 .
- the main body 121 covers the liquid intake hole 153 , the outer peripheral wall of the main body 121 is in contact with the abutting edge 145 , and the main body 121 closes the liquid intake hole 153 and the exhaust hole 144 , thereby closing the liquid injection hole 112 .
- the main body 121 rotates around the rotating shaft 122 , and the main body 121 gradually moves away from the abutting edge 145 .
- the liquid injection hole 112 and the exhaust hole 144 are exposed, and the liquid can be injected into the liquid storage cavity 111 through the liquid injection hole 112 .
- the rotating movable member 12 can close the main body 121 or stagger with the liquid injection hole 112 to expose the liquid injection hole 112 .
- the central axis of the rotating shaft 122 and the central axis of the main body 121 are mutually staggered, it can also be satisfied that the rotating movable member 12 can close the main body 121 or stagger with the liquid injection hole 112 to expose the liquid injection hole 112 .
- the liquid injection hole 112 may also be provided on the housing 11 , and the movable member 12 is rotatably provided on the housing 11 . It is only necessary that the rotating movable member 12 can be staggered with the liquid injection hole 112 to expose or close the liquid injection hole 112 .
- the atomizing head 20 includes an outer atomizing tube 21 contained in the liquid storage cavity 111 , a heating structure 22 housed in the outer atomizing tube 21 , a atomizing base 23 arranged on the outer atomizing tube 21 and an electrode contact member 24 arranged on the atomizing base 23 .
- the base 14 is provided with a mounting groove 147 , the upper end of the outer atomizing tube 21 is connected with the vent tube 13 , the lower end of the outer atomizing tube 21 is inserted into the mounting groove 147 .
- the liquid storage cavity 111 is enclosed and formed by the inner wall of the housing 11 , one end surface of the base 14 and the outer wall of the outer atomizing tube 21 .
- the outer atomizing tube 21 is provided with at least one liquid inlet hole 211 communicating with the liquid storage cavity 111 .
- the groove wall of the mounting groove 147 is recessed along the radial direction of the base 14 to form a limiting groove 1471 .
- the outer peripheral wall of the outer atomizing tube 21 extends outward along the radial direction of the outer atomizing tube 21 to form a limiting ring 212 .
- the limiting ring 212 is held against the limiting groove 1471 to facilitate the installation of the outer atomizing tube 21 and the base 14 in place.
- the upper end of the outer atomizing tube 21 is inserted into the vent tube 13 .
- the outer atomizing tube 21 and the vent tube 13 can also be fixed by other connection methods such as threaded connection, snap connection, or magnetic connection.
- the outer atomizing tube 21 is provided with an inner atomizing tube 213 .
- the inner atomizing tube 213 is a hollow tube.
- the upper end of the inner atomizing tube 213 is connected to the outer atomizing tube 21 and communicates with the vent tube 13 .
- the lower end of the inner atomizing tube 213 is connected to the atomizing base 23 .
- the inner cavity of the inner atomizing tube 213 forms an atomizing chamber 214 communicating with the smoke outlet channel 131 .
- the inner atomizing tube 213 is provided with a communication hole 215 communicating with the atomizing chamber 214 .
- the e-liquid in the liquid storage cavity 111 enters the atomizing chamber 214 through the liquid inlet hole 211 and the communication hole 215 in sequence.
- a first sealing gasket 216 is provided between the upper end of the inner atomizing tube 213 and the outer atomizing tube 21 , the first sealing gasket 216 is made of a sealing material such as silica gel or rubber to prevent the e-liquid between the outer atomizing tube 21 and the inner atomizing tube 213 from leaking into the smoke outlet channel 131 .
- the upper end of the atomizing base 23 is inserted into the lower end of the outer atomizing tube 21 , and the upper end surface of the atomizing base 23 resists the lower end surface of the inner atomizing tube 213 .
- the inner cavity of the atomizing base 23 is in communication with the atomizing chamber 214 .
- the side wall of the atomizing base 23 is provided with an air inlet hole 231 communicating with the inner cavity of the atomizing base 23 .
- the outside of the atomizing base 23 is sheathed with an adjusting member 25 .
- the adjusting member 25 is a hollow cylindrical structure with both ends penetrating through.
- the side wall of the adjusting member 25 is provided with an air adjusting hole 251 communicating with the outside corresponding to the air inlet hole 231 .
- Rotating the adjusting member 25 can control the communication area between the air adjusting hole 251 and the air inlet hole 231 , thereby facilitating the user to adjust the size of the air intake to meet the requirements of different users.
- external air enters the atomizing chamber 214 through the connection between the air adjusting hole 251 and the air inlet hole 231 to mix with smoke and finally enter the user's mouth through the smoke outlet channel 131 .
- the electrode contact member 24 is provided at the bottom of the atomizing base 23 , and a first insulating member 233 is provided between the outer wall of the electrode contact member 24 and the inner wall of the atomizing base 23 to electrically isolate the electrode contact member 24 and the atomizing base 23 .
- the heating structure 22 is disposed in the atomizing chamber 214 .
- the heating structure 22 includes a liquid guide element and a heating element that are in contact with each other.
- a mounting member 221 is also provided in the inner atomizing tube 213 .
- the mounting member 221 is a hollow cylindrical structure with an open upper end.
- the lower end of the mounting member 221 is provided with an electrode connecting member 2212 that is in contact with and electrically connected to the electrode contact member 24 .
- a second insulating member 2213 is also provided between the mounting member 221 and the electrode connecting member 2212 to isolate the mounting member 221 and the electrode connecting member 2212 .
- the lower end of the mounting member 221 is connected with the atomizing base 23 .
- the upper end of the mounting member 221 is received in the atomizing chamber 214 .
- the liquid guiding member is installed in the cavity of the mounting member 221 .
- the mounting member 221 is provided with a first through hole 2214 communicating with the inner cavity of the inner atomizing tube 213 .
- the liquid guide is used to suck the e-liquid flowing from the liquid storage cavity 111 into the atomizing chamber 214 through the liquid inlet hole 211 , the communication hole 215 and the first through hole 2214 .
- One end of the heating element is electrically connected to the electrode contact member 24 through the electrode connecting member 2212 , and is further electrically connected to one of the positive and negative electrodes of the power supply device.
- the other end of the heating element is electrically connected to the other of the positive and negative electrodes of the power supply device through the atomizing base 23 , so that the heating element is electrically driven by the power supply device to heat the conductor.
- the e-liquid on the liquid part generates smoke for the user to inhale.
- the liquid guide includes but is not limited to porous ceramics, cotton cloth, fiber rope, foamed metal or foamed graphite.
- the heating element includes, but is not limited to, a heating wire or a heating orifice plate. Understandably, the contact manner in which the liquid guiding element covers the heating element or the heating element covers the liquid guiding element; as long as it can meet the purpose of the liquid guide member to absorb the e-liquid and the heating element to heat the e-liquid.
- the lower end of the mounting member 221 is threadedly connected to the atomizing base 23 .
- a second sealing gasket 222 is sandwiched between the outer wall of the mounting member 221 and the inner wall of the atomizing base 23 , to enhance the sealing performance between the mounting member 221 and the atomizing base 23 , to prevent the e-liquid in the atomizing chamber 214 from leaking.
- the second sealing gasket 222 is made of a sealing material such as silica gel or rubber. Understandably, in other embodiments not shown, the mounting member 221 and the atomizing base 23 may also be fixedly connected by a connection method such as a snap connection or a magnetic connection.
- the side wall of the electrode connecting member 2212 is provided with a second through hole 2215 communicating with the inner cavity.
- the second through hole 2215 communicates with the inner cavity of the atomizing base 23 , the external air enters the inner cavity of the atomizing base 23 through the connection between the air adjusting hole 251 and the air inlet hole 231 ; then enter the atomizing chamber 214 through the second through hole 2215 and the inner cavity of the electrode connecting member 2212 to mix with the smoke; finally, it enters the mouth of the user through the smoke outlet channel 131 .
- the liquid storage assembly 10 further includes a liquid sealing member 16 arranged on the base 14 .
- the outer atomizing tube 21 passes through the liquid sealing member 16 and the mounting groove 147 in sequence and then is set on the base 14 .
- the lower end of the liquid sealing member 16 is convexly provided with a mounting protrusion 162 .
- the end surface of the base 14 facing the liquid storage cavity 111 is recessed to form a receiving groove 148 .
- the mounting protrusion 162 is received in the receiving groove 148 so that the liquid sealing member 16 is mounted on the base 14 .
- the liquid sealing member 16 is made of sealing materials such as silica gel or rubber, the liquid sealing member 16 is used to strengthen the sealing performance between the base 14 and the atomizing head 20 to prevent the e-liquid in the liquid storage cavity 111 from leaking.
- the atomizing head 20 is housed inside the liquid storage assembly 10 . It can be understood that, in other embodiments not shown, the atomizing head 20 can also be arranged outside the liquid storage assembly 10 , as long as it is satisfied that the e-liquid in the liquid storage assembly 10 can enter the atomizing head 20 .
- the cartridge 100 provided by the present disclosure is rotatably arranged on the cartridge housing by the movable member 12 .
- Rotating the movable member 12 enables the movable member 12 to close the liquid injection hole 112 .
- the movable member 12 can be staggered from the liquid injection hole 112 to expose the liquid injection hole 112 for liquid injection operation.
- the structure is simple, the liquid injection is convenient, and the user experience is better.
- the electronic cigarette provided by the present disclosure has all the technical features of the above-mentioned cartridge 100 , so it has the same technical effect as the above-mentioned cartridge 100 .
Abstract
A liquid storage assembly includes a cartridge housing with a liquid storage cavity and a movable member rotatably arranged on the cartridge housing. The cartridge housing is provided with a liquid injection hole communicating with the liquid storage cavity. Rotating the movable member enables the movable member to close the liquid injection hole. Or, the movable member can be staggered with the liquid injection hole to expose the liquid injection hole.
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- This application is a continuation-in-part of PCT International Patent Application No. PCT/CN2020/089737, filed on May 12, 2020, entitled “liquid storage assembly, cartridge and electronic cigarette”, which claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. CN201920787426.4, filed on May 28, 2019. All of the aforementioned patent applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties.
- The disclosure relates to the technical field of simulated smoking, in particular, to a liquid storage assembly, a cartridge and an electronic cigarette.
- The electronic cigarette includes a cartridge and a power supply device electrically connected to the cartridge. The cartridge is provided with a liquid storage cavity and an atomizing head, the atomizing head heats the e-cigarette liquid (hereinafter “e-liquid”) supplied from the liquid storage cavity under the electric drive of the power supply device to form smoke for the user to inhale. Considering the economical and practicality of electronic cigarettes, a silica gel sealing plug is provided on the cartridge housing provided with the liquid storage cavity. In use, pull out the silicone plug to perform liquid injection operation. However, it is more troublesome to pull out and install the silicone plug. At the same time, the e-liquid attached to the silicone plug pulled out during liquid injection is likely to come into contact with the user or other objects, causing pollution and a poor user experience.
- Based on the above, it is necessary to provide a liquid storage assembly with a simple structure and convenient liquid injection, as well as a cartridge and an electronic cigarette.
- The technical solutions adopted by the disclosure to solve its technical problems are: a liquid storage assembly comprising a cartridge housing with a liquid storage cavity and a movable member rotatably arranged on the cartridge housing, the cartridge housing is provided with a liquid injection hole communicating with the liquid storage cavity; rotating the movable member enables the movable member to close the liquid injection hole; or, the movable member can be staggered with the liquid injection hole to expose the liquid injection hole.
- In one embodiment, the movable member includes a main body and a rotating shaft protruding from one end of the main body, the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the cartridge housing.
- In one embodiment, the rotating shaft is arranged at the center of the main body, and at least part of the end surface of the main body is recessed to form a notch; or, the central axis of the rotating shaft and the central axis of the main body are mutually staggered.
- In one embodiment, the cartridge housing further includes a housing and a sealing member provided at the bottom of the housing, the liquid storage cavity is formed by the inner cavity of the housing, the liquid injection hole is defined on the sealing member, the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the sealing member.
- In one embodiment, a groove is recessed on the sealing member, the liquid injection hole is defined on the bottom wall of the groove, the movable member is at least partially received in the groove.
- In one embodiment, the side wall of the groove is provided with an abutting edge, when the movable member is rotated until the sealing member is aligned with the liquid injection hole, the outer peripheral wall of the sealing member is in contact with the abutting edge.
- In one embodiment, the sealing member is provided with an exhaust hole communicating with the liquid storage cavity, when the movable member is rotated to close the liquid injection hole, the exhaust hole is also closed by the movable member; when the movable member is rotated until the movable member and the liquid injection hole are staggered to expose the liquid injection hole, the exhaust hole is exposed.
- In one embodiment, the sealing member includes a base and a connecting member, the base is arranged at the lower end of the housing, the connecting member is sleeved on the outside of the base and resists the inner wall of the housing; the groove, the liquid injection hole and the abutting edge are provided on the base, the connecting member is provided with a liquid inlet corresponding to the liquid injection hole, the space between the end face of the connecting member away from the liquid storage cavity and the abutting edge forms a receiving groove, the movable member is at least partially received in the receiving groove, the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the connecting member.
- A cartridge comprising the liquid storage assembly of any one of the foregoing.
- In one embodiment, the cartridge further includes an atomizing head, and an atomizing chamber is provided in the atomizing head, and the atomizing chamber is in communication with the liquid storage cavity.
- An electronic cigarette, which includes the cartridge described in any one of the above two items.
- The beneficial effects of the present disclosure are: the liquid storage assembly and its cartridge and electronic cigarette provided by the disclosure are rotatably arranged on the cartridge housing by the movable member; rotating the movable member can make the movable member close the injection hole. Or, the movable member can be staggered with the liquid injection hole to expose the liquid injection hole for liquid injection operation. The structure is simple, the liquid injection is convenient, and the user experience is better.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cartridge of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 2 is a diagram of the use state of the cartridge shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing another state of use of the cartridge shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a top view of the cartridge shown inFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 5 is a partial exploded view of the cartridge shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 6 is a partial exploded view of the cartridge shown inFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the sealing member and movable member of the cartridge shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base in the sealing member shown inFIG. 7 ; -
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting member in the sealing member shown inFIG. 7 ; -
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the cartridge shown inFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 11 is a partial enlarged view of the cartridge AinFIG. 10 . -
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cartridge 100liquid storage assembly 10housing 11liquid storage cavity 111liquid injection hole 112smoke outlet opening 113movable member 12main body 121rotating shaft 122limiting member 123Air adjusting hole 251adjustment member 25vent tube 13smoke outlet passage 131base 14rotating button 1211annular groove 141groove 142engaging hole 143exhaust hole 144abutting edge 145abutting block 146connecting member 15receiving groove 157 flange 156liquid intake hole 153vent hole 154mating hole 155atomizing head 20 outer atomizing tube 21mounting groove 147limiting groove 1471liquid inlet hole 211limiting ring 212inner atomizing tube 213atomizing chamber 214communication hole 215first sealing gasket 216heating structure 22mounting member 221mounting protrusion 162electrode connecting member 2212second insulating member 2213first through hole 2214second sealing gasket 222second through hole 2215atomizing base 23air inlet hole 231electrode contact member 24liquid sealing member 16first insulating member 233 - As shown in
FIGS. 1 to 4 and 10 , the present disclosure provides an electronic cigarette, the electronic cigarette includes acartridge 100 and a power supply device (not shown in the figure) electrically connected to thecartridge 100, wherein thecartridge 100 includes aliquid storage assembly 10 and an atomizing head 20. In use, the e-liquid in theliquid storage assembly 10 enters the atomizing head 20, the power supply device supplies power to the atomizing head 20, and the atomizing head 20 atomizes the e-liquid to generate smoke for the user to inhale. - The
liquid storage assembly 10 includes a cartridge housing having aliquid storage cavity 111 and amovable member 12 rotatably arranged on the cartridge housing, the cartridge housing is provided with aliquid injection hole 112 communicating with theliquid storage cavity 111. Themovable member 12 is located on one side of theliquid injection hole 112. Rotating themovable member 12 can stagger themovable member 12 and theliquid injection hole 112 to expose or close theliquid injection hole 112. When themovable member 12 is staggered with theliquid injection hole 112 to expose theliquid injection hole 112, the user can inject e-liquid into theliquid storage cavity 111 through theliquid injection hole 112. When themovable member 12 closes theliquid injection hole 112, theliquid storage cavity 111 communicating with theliquid injection hole 112 is also closed. The e-liquid in theliquid storage cavity 111 cannot flow out, and the user cannot perform the liquid injection operation. - In one of the embodiments, the cartridge housing includes a
housing 11 and a sealing member. Thehousing 11 is generally a hollow cylindrical structure with an opening at the lower end, theliquid storage cavity 111 is formed by the inner cavity of thehousing 11, the sealing member is installed at one end of thehousing 11 for sealing theliquid storage cavity 111. Avent tube 13 is formed on the top of thehousing 11 extending downward along the axial direction of thehousing 11. The upper end of thevent tube 13 passes through the upper end surface of thehousing 11, the upper end opening of thevent tube 13 is provided with a smoke outlet opening 113, the lower end of thevent tube 13 is connected with the atomizing head 20. The inner cavity of thevent tube 13 is provided with asmoke outlet channel 131. When the user performs a suction operation, the smoke generated by the atomization of the cigarette liquid by the atomizing head 20 passes through thesmoke outlet channel 131 and then enters the user's mouth through the smoke outlet opening 113. - In one of the embodiments, as shown in
FIGS. 5 to 11 , aliquid injection hole 112 is provided on the sealing member. Themovable member 12 is connected to the sealing member and is located on one side of theliquid injection hole 112. When the user performs the liquid injection operation, theliquid storage assembly 10 is adjusted to the state where theliquid injection hole 112 is located above, firstly; and then, themovable member 12 is rotated, so that themovable member 12 and theliquid injection hole 112 are staggered to expose theliquid injection hole 112; finally, a liquid injection mechanism (for example, a liquid injection needle) is used to inject liquid into theliquid storage cavity 111 through theliquid injection hole 112. - The
movable member 12 includes amain body 121. Rotating themovable member 12 can make themain body 121 cover theliquid injection hole 112 so as to close theliquid injection hole 112. Or, the rotatingmovable member 12 can make themain body 121 and theliquid injection hole 112 stagger each other to expose theliquid injection hole 112, so that liquid can be injected into theliquid storage cavity 111 through theliquid injection hole 112. - In a specific embodiment, the
movable member 12 also includes a rotatingshaft 122 protruding from one end of themain body 121 and a limitingmember 123 disposed at the other end of the rotatingshaft 122 relative to themain body 121. The sealing member is provided with amating hole 155. Therotating shaft 122 is rotatably installed in themating hole 155. The limitingmember 123 is sleeved on one end of therotating shaft 122 away from themain body 121 and abuts against themating hole 155 to prevent themovable member 12 from falling off the sealing member. - A
groove 142 is partially recessed on one end surface of the sealing member. The side wall of thegroove 142 is provided with anabutting edge 145, theliquid injection hole 112 is defined on the bottom wall of thegroove 142, themain body 121 is at least partially received in thegroove 142. When themovable member 12 is rotated to make themain body 121 cover and close theliquid injection hole 112, a part of the outer peripheral wall of themain body 121 is attached to theabutting edge 145 to realize seamless connection between the sealing member and themovable member 12. In this embodiment, the abuttingedge 145 has an arc structure, themain body 121 is an arc structure matched with theabutting edge 145 to facilitate the rotation of themovable member 12. - In a specific embodiment, the sealing member is also provided with an
exhaust hole 144 communicating with theliquid storage cavity 111. When the rotatingmovable member 12 to themain body 121 closes theliquid injection hole 112, theexhaust hole 144 is also closed by themain body 121, and the e-liquid in theliquid storage cavity 111 will not leak through theexhaust hole 144. When the rotatingmovable member 12 to themain body 121 and theliquid injection hole 112 are staggered, theliquid injection hole 112 is exposed, and theexhaust hole 144 is also exposed. In the process of injecting liquid into theliquid storage cavity 111 through theliquid injection hole 112, the excess air in theliquid storage cavity 111 circulates to the outside of the electronic cigarette through theexhaust hole 144 to prevent excessive pressure in theliquid storage cavity 111 from causing difficulty in liquid injection. - In a specific embodiment, the sealing member includes a
base 14 and a connectingmember 15. Thebase 14 is arranged in the lower end of thehousing 11, the connectingmember 15 is sleeved on the outside of thebase 14 and tightly resists the inner wall of thehousing 11, thereby achieving a sealing effect. Specifically, the outer peripheral wall of thebase 14 is recessed inwardly along the radial direction of the base 14 to form anannular groove 141. One end of the connectingmember 15 is arranged in theannular groove 141 so as to realize the connection between the connectingmember 15 and thebase 14. Thegroove 142 and theabutting edge 145 are arranged on thebase 14. The space between the end face of the connectingmember 15 away from theliquid storage cavity 111 and theabutting edge 145 forms a receiving groove 157. Themovable member 12 is at least partially received in the receiving groove 157. Thebase 14 is further provided with anabutting block 146 on opposite sides of theabutting edge 145. When themovable member 12 is completely contained in the receiving groove 157, the upper end surface of themain body 121 abuts theabutting block 146 to prevent themovable member 12 from being easily rotated. - In one of the embodiments, the connecting
member 15 is provided with aliquid intake hole 153 corresponding to theliquid injection hole 112 and avent hole 154 corresponding to theexhaust hole 144. Themating hole 155 is opened on the connectingmember 15. The bottom wall of thegroove 142 is provided with anengaging hole 143 communicating with themating hole 155. Theliquid intake hole 153 is in communication with theliquid injection hole 112. Thevent hole 154 communicates with theexhaust hole 144. The engaginghole 143 communicates with themating hole 155. Therotating shaft 122 passes through thematching hole 155 and then is inserted into the engaginghole 143. The limitingmember 123 is sleeved on one end of therotating shaft 122 and received in the engaginghole 143. - It can be understood that, in other embodiments not shown, the connecting
member 15 and the base 14 may also be connected by plug-in connection, threaded connection, or magnetic connection. Aflange 156 protrudes from the outer peripheral wall of the connectingmember 15. Theflange 156 is tightly attached to the inner wall of thehousing 11 to enhance the sealing performance between the connectingmember 15 and thehousing 11. The connectingmember 15 is made of a sealing material such as silicone or rubber. On the one hand, the sealing performance between the connectingmember 15 and thehousing 11 is enhanced to prevent the leakage of e-liquid in theliquid storage cavity 111. On the other hand, the tightness of the connection between the connectingmember 15 and themovable member 12 is enhanced to prevent the e-liquid in theliquid storage cavity 111 from leaking out through theliquid injection hole 112. - In addition, a
rotating button 1211 protrudes from one end of themain body 121 away from theliquid injection hole 112, which facilitates the rotation of themovable member 12 through it, and themovable member 12 can be rotated by holding and rotating therotating button 1211. - As shown in
FIGS. 2, 3 and 10 , when theliquid injection hole 112 needs to be opened for liquid injection, themovable member 12 is rotated, and themovable member 12 rotates around therotating shaft 122. When themain body 121 covers theliquid intake hole 153, the outer peripheral wall of themain body 121 is in contact with theabutting edge 145, and themain body 121 closes theliquid intake hole 153 and theexhaust hole 144, thereby closing theliquid injection hole 112. Continue to rotate themovable member 12, themain body 121 rotates around therotating shaft 122, and themain body 121 gradually moves away from the abuttingedge 145. When themain body 121 and theliquid intake hole 153 are staggered to expose theliquid injection hole 112, theliquid injection hole 112 and theexhaust hole 144 are exposed, and the liquid can be injected into theliquid storage cavity 111 through theliquid injection hole 112. - It can be understood that, when the
rotating shaft 122 is arranged at the center of themain body 121, at least part of the end surface of themain body 121 is recessed to form a notch. That is to say, the rotatingmovable member 12 can close themain body 121 or stagger with theliquid injection hole 112 to expose theliquid injection hole 112. Or, the central axis of therotating shaft 122 and the central axis of themain body 121 are mutually staggered, it can also be satisfied that the rotatingmovable member 12 can close themain body 121 or stagger with theliquid injection hole 112 to expose theliquid injection hole 112. - Understandably, in other embodiments not shown, the
liquid injection hole 112 may also be provided on thehousing 11, and themovable member 12 is rotatably provided on thehousing 11. It is only necessary that the rotatingmovable member 12 can be staggered with theliquid injection hole 112 to expose or close theliquid injection hole 112. - As shown in
FIGS. 10 and 11 , the atomizing head 20 includes anouter atomizing tube 21 contained in theliquid storage cavity 111, aheating structure 22 housed in theouter atomizing tube 21, aatomizing base 23 arranged on theouter atomizing tube 21 and anelectrode contact member 24 arranged on theatomizing base 23. - In one of the embodiments, the
base 14 is provided with a mountinggroove 147, the upper end of theouter atomizing tube 21 is connected with thevent tube 13, the lower end of theouter atomizing tube 21 is inserted into the mountinggroove 147. Theliquid storage cavity 111 is enclosed and formed by the inner wall of thehousing 11, one end surface of thebase 14 and the outer wall of theouter atomizing tube 21. Theouter atomizing tube 21 is provided with at least oneliquid inlet hole 211 communicating with theliquid storage cavity 111. The groove wall of the mountinggroove 147 is recessed along the radial direction of the base 14 to form a limitinggroove 1471. The outer peripheral wall of theouter atomizing tube 21 extends outward along the radial direction of theouter atomizing tube 21 to form a limitingring 212. When theouter atomizing tube 21 and the base 14 are assembled, the limitingring 212 is held against the limitinggroove 1471 to facilitate the installation of theouter atomizing tube 21 and the base 14 in place. In this embodiment, the upper end of theouter atomizing tube 21 is inserted into thevent tube 13. It can be understood that, in other embodiments not shown, theouter atomizing tube 21 and thevent tube 13 can also be fixed by other connection methods such as threaded connection, snap connection, or magnetic connection. - The
outer atomizing tube 21 is provided with aninner atomizing tube 213. Theinner atomizing tube 213 is a hollow tube. The upper end of theinner atomizing tube 213 is connected to theouter atomizing tube 21 and communicates with thevent tube 13. The lower end of theinner atomizing tube 213 is connected to theatomizing base 23. The inner cavity of theinner atomizing tube 213 forms anatomizing chamber 214 communicating with thesmoke outlet channel 131. Theinner atomizing tube 213 is provided with acommunication hole 215 communicating with theatomizing chamber 214. The e-liquid in theliquid storage cavity 111 enters theatomizing chamber 214 through theliquid inlet hole 211 and thecommunication hole 215 in sequence. In addition, afirst sealing gasket 216 is provided between the upper end of theinner atomizing tube 213 and theouter atomizing tube 21, thefirst sealing gasket 216 is made of a sealing material such as silica gel or rubber to prevent the e-liquid between theouter atomizing tube 21 and theinner atomizing tube 213 from leaking into thesmoke outlet channel 131. - The upper end of the
atomizing base 23 is inserted into the lower end of theouter atomizing tube 21, and the upper end surface of theatomizing base 23 resists the lower end surface of theinner atomizing tube 213. The inner cavity of theatomizing base 23 is in communication with theatomizing chamber 214. The side wall of theatomizing base 23 is provided with anair inlet hole 231 communicating with the inner cavity of theatomizing base 23. The outside of theatomizing base 23 is sheathed with an adjustingmember 25. The adjustingmember 25 is a hollow cylindrical structure with both ends penetrating through. The side wall of the adjustingmember 25 is provided with anair adjusting hole 251 communicating with the outside corresponding to theair inlet hole 231. Rotating the adjustingmember 25 can control the communication area between theair adjusting hole 251 and theair inlet hole 231, thereby facilitating the user to adjust the size of the air intake to meet the requirements of different users. When the user uses the electronic cigarette, external air enters theatomizing chamber 214 through the connection between theair adjusting hole 251 and theair inlet hole 231 to mix with smoke and finally enter the user's mouth through thesmoke outlet channel 131. - In addition, the
electrode contact member 24 is provided at the bottom of theatomizing base 23, and a first insulatingmember 233 is provided between the outer wall of theelectrode contact member 24 and the inner wall of theatomizing base 23 to electrically isolate theelectrode contact member 24 and theatomizing base 23. - The
heating structure 22 is disposed in theatomizing chamber 214. Theheating structure 22 includes a liquid guide element and a heating element that are in contact with each other. A mountingmember 221 is also provided in theinner atomizing tube 213. The mountingmember 221 is a hollow cylindrical structure with an open upper end. The lower end of the mountingmember 221 is provided with anelectrode connecting member 2212 that is in contact with and electrically connected to theelectrode contact member 24. A second insulatingmember 2213 is also provided between the mountingmember 221 and theelectrode connecting member 2212 to isolate the mountingmember 221 and theelectrode connecting member 2212. The lower end of the mountingmember 221 is connected with theatomizing base 23. The upper end of the mountingmember 221 is received in theatomizing chamber 214. The liquid guiding member is installed in the cavity of the mountingmember 221. The mountingmember 221 is provided with a first throughhole 2214 communicating with the inner cavity of theinner atomizing tube 213. The liquid guide is used to suck the e-liquid flowing from theliquid storage cavity 111 into theatomizing chamber 214 through theliquid inlet hole 211, thecommunication hole 215 and the first throughhole 2214. One end of the heating element is electrically connected to theelectrode contact member 24 through theelectrode connecting member 2212, and is further electrically connected to one of the positive and negative electrodes of the power supply device. The other end of the heating element is electrically connected to the other of the positive and negative electrodes of the power supply device through theatomizing base 23, so that the heating element is electrically driven by the power supply device to heat the conductor. The e-liquid on the liquid part generates smoke for the user to inhale. The liquid guide includes but is not limited to porous ceramics, cotton cloth, fiber rope, foamed metal or foamed graphite. The heating element includes, but is not limited to, a heating wire or a heating orifice plate. Understandably, the contact manner in which the liquid guiding element covers the heating element or the heating element covers the liquid guiding element; as long as it can meet the purpose of the liquid guide member to absorb the e-liquid and the heating element to heat the e-liquid. - In this embodiment, the lower end of the mounting
member 221 is threadedly connected to theatomizing base 23. Asecond sealing gasket 222 is sandwiched between the outer wall of the mountingmember 221 and the inner wall of theatomizing base 23, to enhance the sealing performance between the mountingmember 221 and theatomizing base 23, to prevent the e-liquid in theatomizing chamber 214 from leaking. Thesecond sealing gasket 222 is made of a sealing material such as silica gel or rubber. Understandably, in other embodiments not shown, the mountingmember 221 and theatomizing base 23 may also be fixedly connected by a connection method such as a snap connection or a magnetic connection. - In addition, the side wall of the
electrode connecting member 2212 is provided with a second throughhole 2215 communicating with the inner cavity. At the same time, the second throughhole 2215 communicates with the inner cavity of theatomizing base 23, the external air enters the inner cavity of theatomizing base 23 through the connection between theair adjusting hole 251 and theair inlet hole 231; then enter theatomizing chamber 214 through the second throughhole 2215 and the inner cavity of theelectrode connecting member 2212 to mix with the smoke; finally, it enters the mouth of the user through thesmoke outlet channel 131. - In this embodiment, the
liquid storage assembly 10 further includes aliquid sealing member 16 arranged on thebase 14. Theouter atomizing tube 21 passes through theliquid sealing member 16 and the mountinggroove 147 in sequence and then is set on thebase 14. The lower end of theliquid sealing member 16 is convexly provided with a mountingprotrusion 162. The end surface of the base 14 facing theliquid storage cavity 111 is recessed to form a receivinggroove 148. The mountingprotrusion 162 is received in the receivinggroove 148 so that theliquid sealing member 16 is mounted on thebase 14. Theliquid sealing member 16 is made of sealing materials such as silica gel or rubber, theliquid sealing member 16 is used to strengthen the sealing performance between the base 14 and the atomizing head 20 to prevent the e-liquid in theliquid storage cavity 111 from leaking. - In this embodiment, the atomizing head 20 is housed inside the
liquid storage assembly 10. It can be understood that, in other embodiments not shown, the atomizing head 20 can also be arranged outside theliquid storage assembly 10, as long as it is satisfied that the e-liquid in theliquid storage assembly 10 can enter the atomizing head 20. - The
cartridge 100 provided by the present disclosure is rotatably arranged on the cartridge housing by themovable member 12. Rotating themovable member 12 enables themovable member 12 to close theliquid injection hole 112. Or, themovable member 12 can be staggered from theliquid injection hole 112 to expose theliquid injection hole 112 for liquid injection operation. The structure is simple, the liquid injection is convenient, and the user experience is better. - The electronic cigarette provided by the present disclosure has all the technical features of the above-mentioned
cartridge 100, so it has the same technical effect as the above-mentionedcartridge 100. - The above-mentioned embodiments merely represent several implementations of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are more specific and detailed, but they shall not be understood as a limitation on the scope of the present application. It should be noted that, for those of ordinary skill in the art, variations and improvements may still be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and all of which shall fall into the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application shall be subject to the appended claims.
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1. A liquid storage assembly comprising:
a cartridge housing with a liquid storage cavity, the cartridge housing is provided with a liquid injection hole communicating with the liquid storage cavity; and
a movable member rotatably arranged on the cartridge housing, rotating the movable member enables the movable member to close the liquid injection hole; or, the movable member can be staggered with the liquid injection hole to expose the liquid injection hole.
2. The liquid storage assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the movable member comprises a main body and a rotating shaft protruding from one end of the main body, the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the cartridge housing.
3. The liquid storage assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the rotating shaft is arranged at the center of the main body, and at least part of the end surface of the main body is recessed to form a notch; or, the central axis of the rotating shaft and the central axis of the main body are mutually staggered.
4. The liquid storage assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the cartridge housing further comprises a housing and a sealing member provided at the bottom of the housing, the liquid storage cavity is formed by the inner cavity of the housing, the liquid injection hole is defined on the sealing member, the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the sealing member.
5. The liquid storage assembly according to claim 4 , wherein a groove is recessed on the sealing member, the liquid injection hole is defined on the bottom wall of the groove, the movable member is at least partially received in the groove.
6. The liquid storage assembly according to claim 5 , wherein the side wall of the groove is provided with an abutting edge, when the movable member is rotated until the sealing member is aligned with the liquid injection hole, the outer peripheral wall of the sealing member is in contact with the abutting edge.
7. The liquid storage assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing member is provided with an exhaust hole communicating with the liquid storage cavity, when the movable member is rotated to close the liquid injection hole, the exhaust hole is also closed by the movable member; when the movable member is rotated until the movable member and the liquid injection hole are staggered to expose the liquid injection hole, the exhaust hole is exposed.
8. The liquid storage assembly according to claim 6 , wherein the sealing member comprises a base and a connecting member, the base is arranged at the lower end of the housing, the connecting member is sleeved on the outside of the base and resists the inner wall of the housing; the groove, the liquid injection hole and the abutting edge are provided on the base, the connecting member is provided with a liquid inlet corresponding to the liquid injection hole, the space between the end face of the connecting member away from the liquid storage cavity and the abutting edge forms a receiving groove, the movable member is at least partially received in the receiving groove, the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the connecting member.
9. A cartridge comprising the liquid storage assembly according to claim 1 .
10. The cartridge according to claim 9 , wherein the cartridge further comprises an atomizing head, and an atomizing chamber is provided in the atomizing head, and the atomizing chamber is in communication with the liquid storage cavity.
11. An electronic cigarette comprising the cartridge according to 9.
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