WO2015010311A1

WO2015010311A1 - Electronic cigarette

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Publication number: WO2015010311A1
Application number: PCT/CN2013/080148
Authority: WO
Inventors: 刘秋明
Original assignee: 吉瑞高新科技股份有限公司
Priority date: 2013-07-25
Filing date: 2013-07-25
Publication date: 2015-01-29

Abstract

An electronic cigarette comprises an atomizer (1) and a battery rod (2). A connection structure is disposed at a joint position of the atomizer (1) and the battery rod (2). The connection structure comprises a first connection component (3) and a second connection component (4). At least one fastener (311) capable of moving elastically inwards in a radial direction is disposed at a side surface of the first connection component (3), and a joint slot (40) for the first connection component (3) to insert in is disposed on the second connection component (4). A fastening slot (41) for the fastener (311) to fasten is disposed on a slot wall of the joint slot (40). When the first connection component (3) is inserted into the joint slot (40) of the second connection component (4), the fastener (311) is fastened into the fastening slot (41), so that the first connection component (3) and the second connection component (4) are fastened together. The connection manner is simpler, and the connection is firmer.

Description

e-cigarette

Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of electric heating products, and more particularly to an electronic cigarette.

Background technique

The electronic cigarette generally includes an atomizer and a battery rod. In the prior art electronic cigarette, the connection between the atomizer and the battery rod is mostly a screw connection, and the rotary atomizer or the battery rod is used to realize the connection between the two. Physical and electrical connection, after the smoke oil in the atomizer is used up, the atomizer is turned in the opposite direction to take out the atomizer and replace the new atomizer.

However, the threaded connection method is not easy to judge whether it is in place, it is easy to be misplaced, the loading and unloading is inconvenient, the user is not user-friendly, and the user experience is poor. When the user uses the electronic cigarette of the connection method, the resistance is usually generated, which is not conducive to quitting smoking. In addition, since the electronic cigarette requires maximum simulation of the smoke in terms of shape and feel, it has more components itself, and thus has a small diameter and a thin wall. Therefore, when the thread is arranged on the electronic cigarette, not only the manufacturing is inconvenient, but also the mechanical strength of the electronic cigarette is lowered, the breakage is easy, and the service life of the electronic cigarette is short. .

Summary of the invention

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an electronic cigarette with convenient installation and firm connection for the defects of complicated operation and poor connection of the atomizer and the battery rod of the electronic cigarette in the prior art.

The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem thereof is: construction An electronic cigarette includes an atomizer and a battery rod, and a connection structure is disposed at a docking position of the atomizer and the battery rod, and the connection structure includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member.

The side of the first connecting member is provided with at least one buckle that can move radially inwardly, and the second connecting member is provided with a docking groove for inserting the first connecting member, and the groove wall of the docking groove a buckle groove for engaging the buckle;

When the first connecting member is inserted into the docking groove of the second connecting member, the buckle is buckled into the buckle groove to fasten the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

The buckle groove is an annular groove whose radial cross-sectional shape is adapted to the radial cross-sectional shape of the buckle.

The number of the buckles is four, and the intervals are evenly disposed on the side of the first connecting member.

The first connecting member is provided with a releasing component for releasing the buckle to the buckle slot.

The first connecting member includes a fastening component, and the fastening component comprises a cylindrical fastening body. The circumferential surface of the fastening body is radially opened along a predetermined trajectory to form a spring piece, and the elastic piece has an elastic The free end of the force moving radially inward; the buckle is fixed to the outer side of the free end of the elastic piece, and forms a buckle together with the elastic piece.

a fastening member slidable relative to the fastening member is disposed on the outer side of the fastening component; a first hole is disposed on a side of the fastening component, and the buckle portion extends through the first hole to The outer side of the release member.

The first surface of the buckle facing the second connecting member is a curved surface or a sloped surface, and the first surface abuts against the first edge of the first hole;

When the buckle is released, the release member moves relative to the fastening member, and the first edge slides along the first surface and pushes the buckle to move radially inward.

The first connecting member is provided with a first space for sliding the releasing member in a direction away from the second connecting member.

The first connecting member further includes a first electrode and a second electrode electrically insulated from the first electrode, the first electrode is inserted inside the fastening member, and the second electrode is embedded in the An end surface of the fastening member adjacent to one end of the second connecting member; the first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected to the Atomization component in the atomizer.

An end of the fastening member adjacent to the second connecting member extends inwardly with an annular flange, the annular flange end is axially provided with a groove, and the second electrode is embedded in the groove The second electrode is inserted into the first connecting member via a second hole surrounded by the annular flange.

A second space is provided between the buckle and the second electrode for radially inward movement of the buckle.

The first connecting member includes a first electrode and a second electrode electrically insulated from the first electrode, and the second electrode is fixedly disposed on the atomizer or on the battery rod The fastening component is sleeved on the outer side of the second electrode, the first electrode is built in the second electrode, and the fastening component, the second electrode and the second electrode are coaxially disposed The first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected to the Atomization component in the atomizer.

The fastening member is interference-fitted with the second electrode; the inner side of the second electrode adjacent to one end of the second connecting member is sleeved with a hollow insulating ring, and the first electrode is inserted into the In the insulation ring.

A third space is provided between the buckle and the second electrode for radially inward movement of the buckle.

The first electrode is provided with an air flow passage extending through both ends of the first electrode.

The first connecting member further includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are coaxially arranged side by side and electrically insulated from each other, and the fastening component is sleeved on the first electrode and the second electrode; An electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected to the Atomization component in the atomizer.

At least one of the first connecting member and the second connecting member penetrates at both ends to form an air flow passage.

The electronic cigarette of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: by directly connecting and snapping the battery rod and the atomizer, there is no need to rotate the atomizer or the battery rod, so that the battery rod can be quickly loaded and unloaded. The atomizer can improve the production efficiency during production. It can be easily replaced by the user when used. The design is ingenious and the connection is stable and reliable. The mechanical strength is good, it is not easy to break, can meet the various needs of users, improve the user experience, and is more conducive to quitting smoking.

DRAWINGS

The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

1 is a schematic structural view of an electronic cigarette battery rod of the present invention;

2 is a schematic structural view of a first embodiment of an atomizer for an electronic cigarette according to the present invention;

Figure 3 is a schematic view showing the structure of a second embodiment of the electronic cigarette atomizer of the present invention;

4 is a schematic structural view of the atomizer and the battery rod of the first embodiment of the present invention after assembly;

Fig. 5 is a schematic view showing the structure of the portion A in Fig. 4;

detailed description

For a better understanding of the technical features, objects and effects of the present invention, the embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 , FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , the present invention provides an electronic cigarette comprising an atomizer 1 and a battery rod 2 , and a connection structure is arranged at a docking position of the atomizer 1 and the battery rod 2 . The connecting structure comprises a first connecting member 3 and a second connecting member 4; wherein the first connecting member 3 is provided with at least one buckle 311 which is radially inwardly elastically movable, and the second connecting member 4 is provided with a first connection The socket 3 of the mating slot 3 is provided with a buckle groove 41 for the buckle 311 to be engaged. When the first connecting member 3 is inserted into the mating slot 40 of the second connecting member 4, the latch 311 is fastened into the latching slot 41 to fasten the first connecting member 3 to the second connecting member 4. Specifically, the buckle 311 is pressed into the buckle groove 41, and the outer surface of the first connecting member 3 is in contact with the inner surface of the second connecting member 4.

By providing the buckle 311 that can move radially inwardly, only the first connecting member 3 and the second connecting member 4 can be inserted in the process of connecting the atomizer 1 and the battery rod 2, and then The buckle 311 is buckled into the buckle groove 41, which is convenient to connect and is not easy to fall off.

Specifically, the buckle groove 41 is an annular groove whose radial cross-sectional shape is adapted to the radial cross-sectional shape of the buckle 311. Buckle 311 The number is four, and is evenly spaced on the side of the first connecting member 3.

The first connecting member 3 is disposed on the atomizer 1, the second connecting member 4 is disposed on the battery rod 2; or the first connecting member 3 is disposed on the battery rod 2 The upper and second connecting members 4 are disposed on the atomizer 1.

The first connecting member 3 is provided with a releasing member 32 for releasing the buckle 311 to the buckle groove 41. The release member 32 can release the connection between the buckle 311 and the buckle groove 41 by pressing.

Only the case where the first connecting member 3 is disposed on the atomizer 1 is shown in the drawing.

The first connecting member 3 includes a fastening member 31. The fastening member 31 includes an annular fastening body 313. The circumferential surface of the fastening body 313 is radially opened along a predetermined path to form an elastic piece 312. The elastic piece 312 has a radial force. Free end of inward movement; buckle The 311 is fixed to the outer side of the free end of the elastic piece 312 and forms a buckle piece 314 together with the elastic piece 312. The preset trajectory is 'U', and the formed elastic piece 312 has a long strip shape.

In order to facilitate the separation of the atomizer 1 and the battery rod 2 for internal structural replacement, or replacement of the battery rod 2 and any components of the atomizer 1. The outer side of the fastening component 31 is further provided with a releasing component 32 slidable relative to the fastening component 31; the first fastening hole 32 is provided on the side of the fastening component 32, and the buckle is provided. The portion 311 passes through the first hole 315 and is placed outside the trip member 32. The buckle 311 faces the second connecting member 4 The first surface 316 is a curved surface or a sloped surface. The first surface 316 abuts against the first edge of the first hole 315. When the fastening is released, the fastening component 32 moves relative to the fastening component 31. The first edge is along the first surface 316. Slide and push the buckle 311 Move radially inward.

When it is required to separate the battery rod 2 from the atomizer 1, it is only necessary to axially slide the release member 32 along one end away from the second connecting member 4, and the first edge of the first hole 315 of the releasing member 32 is opposite to the first surface. 316 applies force. Since the first surface 316 is a slope or a curved surface, the axial force can be decomposed into a radial force, and the driving buckle 311 is moved radially inward, thereby unfastening the buckle 311 and the buckle groove 41. The buckle. It can be understood that the first connecting member 3 is provided with the releasing member 32 away from the second connecting member. The first space 38 that slides in the 4 direction.

Specifically, when the first surface 316 is a slope, the buckle 311 extends radially along the side edge of the first connecting member 3, and the cross-sectional shape is gradually increased in a triangle shape away from the side edge.

Fig. 2 is a view showing the structure of the atomizer 1 and the first connecting member 3 of the first embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, the fastening member 31 is fixedly disposed on the atomizer 1 (only shown in the figure) The fastening component 31 is disposed on the atomizer 1 , but the fastening component 31 can also be fixedly disposed on the battery rod 2 The first connecting member 3 further includes a first electrode 33 and a second electrode 34 electrically insulated from the first electrode 33. The first electrode 33 is inserted inside the fastening member 31, and the second electrode 34 is embedded in the fastening member. 31 close to the second connector 4 On the end face of one end, the first electrode 33 and the second electrode 34 are electrically connected to the atomizing assembly in the atomizer 1, respectively. The fastening member 31 is adjacent to the second connecting member 4 One end of the annular flange extends radially inwardly, the end of the annular flange is axially provided with a groove, and the second electrode 34 is embedded in the groove; the second electrode 33 is inserted through the second hole surrounded by the annular flange Placed in the first connector 3.

The groove is embedded in the fastening member 31, and the groove is separated from the wall surface of the first electrode 33 on one side of the groove. In the present invention, the fastening member 31 is insulated, so that the first electrode 33 and the second electrode are realized. Electrical insulation between the electrodes 34.

It can be understood that the bottom of the groove is provided with a hole for the wire to pass through, and one end of the wire is connected to the second electrode 34 and the other end is connected to the inside of the atomizer 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the first connecting member 3 is connected to the atomizer 1. The end of the atomizer 1 is provided with an atomizing seat, and the fastening member 31 is inserted into the atomizing seat to realize the same. The fixing of the atomizer 1 is such that the first electrode 33 is inserted into the atomizing seat through the second hole surrounded by the annular flange to achieve its fixation with the atomizer 1. The first surface 316 of the buckle 311 abuts against the edge of the first hole 315 of the release member 32, and the opposite side of the first surface 316 also abuts against the edge of the first hole 315. The release member 32 can be sleeved on the outer side of the fastening member 31 when the force is applied.

A second space 35 is provided between the cleat 314 and the second electrode 34 for radially inward movement of the cleat 314. The second space 35 is a gap between the annular fastening body 313 and the first electrode 33.

Fig. 3 is a view showing the structure of the atomizer 1 and the first connecting member 3 of the second embodiment of the present invention.

Specifically, the first connecting member 3 includes a first electrode 33 and a second electrode 34 electrically insulated from the first electrode 33. The second electrode 34 is fixedly disposed on the atomizer 1 (the second electrode 34 can also be disposed on the battery On pole 2 The fastening member 31 is sleeved on the outer side of the second electrode 34, and the first electrode 33 The second electrode 34 is built in, and the fastening member 31, the second electrode 34, and the second electrode 34 are coaxially disposed. The first electrode 33 and the second electrode 34 are electrically connected to the atomizing assembly in the atomizer 1, respectively. The fastening component 31 is interference fit with the second electrode 34; the second electrode 34 is adjacent to the second connector The inner side of one end of 4 is sleeved with a hollow insulating ring 36, and the first electrode 33 is inserted into the insulating ring 36.

As in the first embodiment, the atomizer 1 is provided with an atomization seat at the end, and the second electrode 34 is inserted into the atomization seat to realize the connection between the atomizer 1 and the second electrode 34; the first electrode 33 is also sleeved. The second electrode 34 is inserted into the atomization seat to fix the first electrode 33 and the atomizer 1. The sleeve 31 is sleeved on the outer side of the second electrode 34 by an interference fit, but other methods are also possible. The manner in which the fastening member 32 and the fastening member 31 are engaged is the same as in the first embodiment.

The first electrode 33 and the second electrode 34 are insulated by providing an insulating ring 36 between the first electrode 33 and the second electrode 34. In order to make the position between the first electrode 33 and the second electrode 34 relatively stable, The insulating ring 36 is in interference fit with the first electrode 33 and the second electrode 34, respectively.

A third space 37 is provided between the cleat 314 and the second electrode 34 for radially inward movement of the cleat 314. Specifically, the second electrode 34 is provided with an inclined slope such that the outer surface of the second electrode 34 forms an angle with the inner surface of the buckle 314 to form the third space 37.

One of the differences between the second embodiment and the first embodiment is that the second electrode 34 is disposed between the fastening member 31 and the first electrode 33 to prevent external liquid from flowing directly from the first hole 315. The inside of the first connecting member 3 comes into contact with the atomizing seat and further enters the atomizer 1.

As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the third electrode 42 and the fourth electrode 43 corresponding to the first electrode 33 and the second electrode 34 are disposed in the second connecting member 4 of the above two embodiments; The electrode 33 is in contact with the third electrode 42 and the second electrode 34 is in contact with the fourth electrode 43 for enabling the battery to supply power to the atomizer (Fig. 4, Fig. 5 only shows the atomizer of the first embodiment and The connection of the battery rod, but also applies to the connection of the atomizer and the battery rod of the second embodiment).

In the above two embodiments, the first electrode 33 is provided with an air flow passage penetrating both ends of the first electrode 33.

Embodiment 3: The first connecting member 3 further includes a first electrode 33 and a second electrode 34 which are coaxially arranged in parallel and electrically insulated from each other, and the fastening member 31 is sleeved on the first electrode 33 and the second electrode 34; An electrode 33 and a second electrode 34 are electrically connected to An atomizing component in the atomizer 1.

At least one of the first connecting member 3 and the second connecting member 4 penetrates at both ends to form an air flow passage.

In summary, the buckle 311 is provided on the side of the first connecting member 3 at least one of the radially inwardly elastic movements. The inner peripheral surface of the second connecting member 4 is provided with a buckle 411 for the buckle 311 to be fastened. In the process of connecting the atomizer 1 and the battery rod 2, only the first connecting member 3 and the second connecting member 4 are inserted, and the buckle 311 can be buckled into the buckle groove 41, and the connection is convenient. And not easy to fall off, The mechanical strength is good, it is not easy to break, can meet the various needs of users, improve the user experience, and is more conducive to quitting smoking.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and the specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive, and those skilled in the art In the light of the present invention, many forms may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed.

Claims

An electronic cigarette includes an atomizer (1) and a battery rod (2), and a connection structure is disposed at a docking position of the atomizer (1) and the battery rod (2), and the connection structure includes a a connecting member (3) and a second connecting member (4), characterized in that

The side of the first connecting member (3) is provided with at least one buckle (311) elastically movable inwardly, and the second connecting member (4) is provided with the first connecting member (3) inserted a docking groove (40), the groove wall of the docking groove (40) is provided with a buckle groove (41) for the buckle (311) to be buckled;

When the first connecting member (3) is inserted into the mating slot (40) of the second connecting member (4), the buckle (311) is buckled into the buckle slot (41) to make the first The connecting member (3) is fastened to the second connecting member (4).
The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the buckle groove (41) has a radial sectional shape adapted to a radial sectional shape of the buckle (311). Ring groove.
The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the number of the buckles (311) is four, and the intervals are evenly disposed on the side of the first connecting member (3). .
The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the first connecting member (3) is provided with a buckle for releasing the buckle (311) to the buckle groove (41). Unfastened (32).
The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the first connecting member (3) comprises a fastening member (31), and the fastening member (31) comprises a cylindrical fastening body (313). The peripheral surface of the fastening body (313) is radially opened along a predetermined trajectory to form a spring piece (312), and the elastic piece (312) has a free end that can be forced to move radially inward; the buckle ( 311) is fixed on the outer side of the free end of the elastic piece (312), and forms a buckle piece (314) together with the elastic piece (312).
The electronic cigarette according to claim 5, wherein the outer side of the fastening member (31) is further provided with a releasing member (32) slidable relative to the fastening member (31); a first hole (315) is provided on a side of the piece (32), the buckle (311) partially extending out of the first hole (315) to the outside of the trip member (32).
The electronic cigarette according to claim 6, wherein the buckle (311) faces the second connecting member (4) The first side (316) is a curved surface or a sloped surface, and the first surface (316) abuts against the first edge of the first hole (315);

When the fastening is released, the release member (32) moves relative to the fastening member (31), and the first edge slides along the first surface (316) and pushes the buckle (311) Move radially inward.
The electronic cigarette according to claim 7, wherein the first connecting member (3) is provided with the releasing member (32) away from the second connecting member (4) The first space (38) that slides in the direction.
The electronic cigarette according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the first connecting member (3) further comprises a first electrode (33) and a second electrode electrically insulated from the first electrode (33) (34), the first electrode (33) is inserted inside the fastening member (31), and the second electrode (34) is embedded in the fastening member (31) near the second Connector (4) On the end face of one end; the first electrode (33) and the second electrode (34) are electrically connected to the atomizing assembly in the atomizer (1), respectively.
The electronic cigarette according to claim 9, wherein the fastening member (31) is adjacent to the second connecting member (4) One end of the annular flange extends inwardly, the annular flange end is axially provided with a groove, and the second electrode (34) is embedded in the groove; the first electrode (33) is via the first electrode (33) A second hole enclosing the annular flange is inserted into the first connecting member (3).
The electronic cigarette according to claim 10, wherein a gap between the buckle (314) and the second electrode (34) for radially inward movement of the buckle (314) is provided Two spaces (35).
The electronic cigarette according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the first connecting member (3) comprises a first electrode (33) and a second electrode electrically insulated from the first electrode (33) ( 34); the fastening member (31) is sleeved on the outer side of the second electrode (34), the first electrode (33) is built in the second electrode (34), the fastening component ( 31) The second electrode (34) and the second electrode (34) are coaxially disposed; the first electrode (33) and the second electrode (34) are electrically connected to the An atomizing component in the atomizer (1).
The electronic cigarette according to claim 12, wherein the fastening member (31) has an interference fit with the second electrode (34); and the second electrode (34) is adjacent to the second connection Piece The inner side of one end of (4) is sleeved with a hollow insulating ring (36), and the first electrode (33) is inserted into the insulating ring (36).
The electronic cigarette according to claim 13, wherein a gap between the buckle (314) and the second electrode (34) for radially inward movement of the buckle (314) is provided. Three spaces (37).
The electronic cigarette according to claim 9, wherein the first electrode (33) is provided with an air flow passage extending through both ends of the first electrode (33).
The electronic cigarette according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the first connecting member (3) further comprises a first electrode (33) and a second electrode (34) which are coaxially arranged side by side and electrically insulated from each other The fastening component (31) is sleeved on the first electrode (33) and the second electrode (34); the first electrode (33) and the second electrode (34) are respectively powered Connected to the An atomizing component in the atomizer (1).
The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first connecting member (3) and the second connecting member (4) penetrates at both ends to form an air flow passage.