WO2016058187A1

WO2016058187A1 - Self-power generating electronic cigarette

Info

Publication number: WO2016058187A1
Application number: PCT/CN2014/088856
Authority: WO
Inventors: 刘平坤
Original assignee: 深圳麦克韦尔股份有限公司
Priority date: 2014-10-17
Filing date: 2014-10-17
Publication date: 2016-04-21

Abstract

A self-power generating electronic cigarette, comprising an atomizing apparatus (20) and a power supply apparatus (40) for supplying power to the atomizing apparatus (20). The power supply apparatus (40) comprises a pressure electric power generating unit (42) for generating electric power by virtue of pressure and an electric power storage unit (43) for storing the electric power generated by the pressure electric power generating unit (42). The self-power generating electronic cigarette generates the electric power under the effect of the pressure applied to the pressure electric power generating unit (42) and stores the electric power into the electric power storage unit (43) so as to supply power to the electronic cigarette. When the electronic cigarette cannot be charged in time, a user can apply pressure to the self-generating electronic cigarette to generate the electric power, and then the electronic cigarette can be used, so that convenience is brought to the user, and the tobacco addiction of the user can be timely relieved.

Description

Self-generated electronic cigarette

Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of smoker supplies, and more particularly to a self-generating electronic cigarette.

Background technique

There are many consumers in the world who are highly dependent on cigarettes. When they smoke, they smoke into the lungs after igniting with an open flame. These harmful substances such as nicotine, tar and other impurities. Not only does it cause great harm to the smoker itself, but the burning cigarette butt also pollutes the environment and is also prone to fire.

Electronic cigarettes, also known as virtual cigarettes and electronic atomizers, have a taste similar to cigarettes, and can also absorb the smog like a cigarette. The electronic cigarette includes an atomizing device and a power supply device. The atomizing device includes a heating element, and the heating element is heated by the power supply device to volatilize the smoke oil adjacent to it to form smoke, so that when the suction is reached The effect of 'swallowing clouds'.

The electronic cigarette in the related art generally uses a battery packaged inside the electronic cigarette as a power supply device to supply power to the atomization device. When the battery's power is exhausted, the battery can be charged by connecting the battery to a fixed power source via a charger. However, when the user of the electronic cigarette is in the wild or on the road, the power source for charging cannot be found, or the battery of the electronic cigarette is not connected to the fixed power source due to the lack of a suitable charger, the electronic cigarette battery cannot be charged. , causing great inconvenience to the user in the process of using the electronic cigarette.

Summary of the invention

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a self-generating electronic cigarette.

The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem thereof is: constructing a self-generating electronic cigarette, comprising an atomizing device and a power supply device for supplying power to the atomizing device,

The power supply device includes a pressure energy generating unit for generating electrical energy by pressure, and a power storage unit for storing electrical energy generated by the pressure electric energy generating unit.

Preferably, the pressure electric energy generating unit comprises a flexible power supply housing, and a bendable piezoelectric material layer disposed in the power supply housing, the piezoelectric material layer being electrically connected to the electric storage unit.

Preferably, the power supply housing comprises a flexible housing having elasticity.

Preferably, the pressure electric energy generating unit further includes a rectifier, and the piezoelectric material layer is electrically connected to the rectifier and the electric storage unit through a wire.

Preferably, the self-generating electronic cigarette further comprises an atomizing device mounting seat for mounting the atomizing device, the power supply device comprising a second connecting end corresponding to the atomizing device mounting seat, and the The second connecting end is opposite to the cigarette end, the electric storage unit comprises a battery, and the battery is disposed at the cigarette end.

The vehicle body is provided with a button hole for mounting the lock button, and the lock button is set to be movable back and forth in an unlocked position extending from the button hole and a locked position retracted in the button hole. On the vehicle body; the fourth elastic member is disposed between the inner side of the vehicle body and the lock button to provide an elastic force for holding the lock button in the unlocked position; Enter into Car body The inner end includes a locking abutting block, a first buckle and a first mating surface, the size of the locking abutting block being adapted to the spacing between the left abutting end and the right abutting end to be When the button is in the locked position, the locking abutting block is disposed between the left pressing end and the right pressing end to prevent the left and right locking ends from moving away from each other;

The locking slider is disposed inside the vehicle body in a laterally movable position and a separated position, and the fifth elastic member is disposed between the vehicle body and the locking slider. Providing an elastic force that maintains the locking slider at the engaged position;

The locking slider includes a second buckle and a second mating surface, the second mating surface and the first mating surface abutting, and when the locking button is moved to the locking position, the first The mating surface is separated from the second mating surface, and the locking slider is reset to the engaging position by the fifth elastic member, so that the first buckle and the second buckle are mutually engaged Keeping the lock button in the locked position;

Preferably, the cigarette end is provided with a cigarette cap, the cigarette cap is disposed on the battery, and the cigarette cap is further provided with an indicator light, and the indicator light is electrically connected to the battery, the cigarette butt The cover is provided with a first light transmitting portion for transmitting light of the indicator light.

Preferably, the self-generating electronic cigarette further comprises an atomizing device mounting seat for mounting the atomizing device, the power supply device comprising a second connecting end corresponding to the atomizing device mounting seat, and the second connecting end The cigarette end of the opposite end of the connecting end, the electric storage unit includes a battery, and the battery is disposed at the second connecting end.

Preferably, the second connecting end is provided with a connecting sleeve matched with the atomizing device mounting seat, and the battery is disposed in the connecting sleeve.

Preferably, the connecting sleeve is further provided with an indicator light, and the indicator light is electrically connected to the battery, and the connecting sleeve is provided with a second light transmitting portion for the indicator light to transmit outward.

Preferably, the second light transmitting portion includes a plurality of light transmitting ports distributed on the connecting sleeve in a circumferential direction.

The self-generated electronic cigarette of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the self-generated electronic cigarette of the present invention generates electric energy under the action of pressure by the pressure electric energy generating unit, and stores it in the electric storage unit to supply electric power to the electronic cigarette. When the electronic cigarette cannot be charged in time, the user can use the self-generated electronic cigarette in the invention to generate electricity, and the electronic cigarette can be used, which is convenient for the user and timely relieves the user's craving.

DRAWINGS

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

1 is a schematic perspective view showing the self-generated electronic cigarette in the embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the self-generated electronic cigarette of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is an enlarged schematic view of a partial view A of Figure 2;

Figure 4 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the power supply device of Figure 2;

5 is a circuit schematic diagram of a self-generating electronic cigarette in an embodiment of the present invention;

6 is a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a state in which an electric storage unit of a self-generated electronic cigarette is disposed at a second connection end according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 7 is an enlarged schematic view of a partial view B of Figure 6;

Figure 8 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the power supply device of Figure 6.

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 to FIG. 8 , the self-generating electronic cigarette in a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes an atomizing housing 10 , an atomizing device 20 disposed in the atomizing housing 10 , and an end portion of the atomizing housing 10 . The atomizing device mounting seat 30 and the power supply device 40 detachably connected to the atomizing device mounting seat 30 are mounted on the atomizing device mounting seat 30. The self-generating electronic cigarette includes two opposite cigarette ends 40a and a mouth end 10a. The mouth end 10a is located at an end of the atomizing casing 10 opposite to the power supply device 40, and the mouth end 10a is provided with a mouthpiece cover 11. The atomizing housing 10 further includes a first connecting end 10b opposite to the mouth end 10a, and the atomizing device mounting seat 30 is provided at the first connecting end 10b. The cigarette end 40a is located at the end of the power supply unit 40 opposite the atomizing housing 10, and the cigarette end 40a is provided with a cigarette cap 41. The power supply unit 40 further includes a second connection end 40b opposite the cigarette end 40a, the second connection end 40b mating with the atomizing device mount 30.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, in some embodiments, the atomizing device mount 30 includes a mount body 31 that mates with an inner wall surface of the atomizing housing 10 for mounting a mount support for the atomizing device 20. 32, a connecting portion 33 provided to the side of the power supply device 40, and a plug 34 disposed at the center of the mount body 31. The mounting body 31 is circumferentially sleeved with a sealing ring 35 that fits the inner wall surface of the atomizing housing 10 to ensure good sealing between the atomizing device mounting seat 30 and the atomizing housing 10. The connecting portion 33 cooperates with the power supply device 40 to realize a detachable connection between the power supply device 40 and the atomizing device mount 30. The plug 34 includes positive and negative terminals, and after the power supply device 40 is engaged with the atomizing device mount 30, the plug 34 is turned on with the power supply device 40 and the power of the power supply device 40 is transmitted to the atomizing device 20.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, in some embodiments, the power supply device 40 includes a pressure energy generating unit 42 for generating electrical energy by pressure, and a power storage unit 43 for storing electrical energy generated by the pressure electric energy generating unit 42. The pressure electric energy generating unit 42 includes a flexible power supply housing 421, a piezoelectric material layer 422 that is bendable in the power supply housing 421, and a rectifier 423. The piezoelectric material layer 422 has a rod shape, and the power supply housing 421 is coated outside the piezoelectric material layer 422. In other embodiments, the piezoelectric material layer 422 may also have a cylindrical shape. The piezoelectric material layer 422 is electrically connected to the rectifier 423 and the power storage unit 43 in turn by wires. By bending the pressure electric energy generating unit 42, the piezoelectric material layer 422 converts mechanical energy into electric energy during the bending process, converts it into direct current by the rectifier 423, and transmits it to the electric storage unit 43 for storage to supply electric energy to the atomizing device 20 and the like. . In other embodiments, the rectifier 423 can also be integrated on the power storage unit 43 to electrically connect the piezoelectric material layer 422 directly to the power storage unit 43.

In other embodiments, the power supply housing 421 includes a flexible flexible housing. After the bending is released, the power supply housing 421 can drive the piezoelectric material layer 422 to reciprocate under the action of its own elastic force, and the mechanical energy during the swinging process. Converted into electrical energy, reducing the number of user bends and improving efficiency.

In some embodiments, the power storage unit 43 includes a battery, and the battery is disposed at the cigarette end 40a in order to prevent the battery from interfering with the bending process of the piezoelectric material layer 422. The cigarette cover 41 is coupled to the power supply housing 421 and is disposed on the battery. The indicator cover 44 is further disposed in the cigarette cover 41. The indicator light 44 is electrically connected to the battery, and the cigarette cover 41 is provided with a first light transmitting portion for transmitting the indicator light 44. In other embodiments, the cigarette cover 41 may also be formed of a light transmissive material.

As shown in FIG. 3, the second connecting end 40b is provided with a connecting sleeve 45 that cooperates with the inner wall surface of the power supply housing 421, and the connecting portion 45 of the connecting sleeve 45 and the atomizing device mounting seat 30 are respectively provided with mutual cooperation. The threads enable the power supply unit 40 and the atomizer mount 30 to be detachably coupled. In other embodiments, a snap-fit structure can also be provided between the power supply device 40 and the atomizer mount 30 to achieve a detachable connection between the two.

In some embodiments, the power supply unit 40 further includes a socket 46 disposed on the connecting sleeve 45 and corresponding to the plug 34 on the atomizing device mount 30. The battery is electrically connected to the socket 46. After the power supply unit 40 is engaged with the atomizing device mount 30, the plug 34 is electrically connected to the socket 46.

As shown in FIG. 6 to FIG. 8 , in other embodiments, the battery and the indicator light 44 can also be disposed in the connecting sleeve 45 of the second connecting end 40 b , and the battery is electrically connected to the socket 46 . The connecting sleeve 45 is provided with a second light transmitting portion 451 for transmitting the indicator light 44 outward. The second light transmitting portion 451 includes two light transmitting ports distributed on the connecting sleeve 45 in the circumferential direction, and the number of the light transmitting ports may also be one or more. Generally, the connecting sleeve 45 is matched with the inner wall surface of the power supply housing 421, and the power supply housing 421 is also correspondingly disposed with a light transmitting area corresponding to the position of the second light transmitting portion 451, or the power supply housing 421 is integrally formed as a light transmitting member. A section of the connecting sleeve 45 can also be engaged with the inner wall surface of the power supply housing 421, and the second light transmitting portion 451 is disposed on the exposed portion of the connecting sleeve 45 that is not engaged with the power supply housing 421.

As shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 6, and FIG. 7, the atomizing device 20 includes a liquid storage member 21, a liquid absorbing member 22, a heating element 23, and an air guiding tube 24. The liquid guiding member 21 is provided with a guiding hole on the axis. 211, the air guiding tube 24 is disposed in the guiding hole 211. The two opposite side walls of the air guiding tube 24 are respectively provided with liquid absorbing holes 241 through which the liquid absorbing member 22 is bored, and the liquid absorbing member 22 is disposed between the two liquid absorbing holes 241 for sucking the liquid storage member 21 Smoke oil. The heating element 23 is wound around the liquid absorbing element 22, and the two ends are electrically connected to the positive and negative terminals of the plug 34, respectively.

When the power supply device 40 cooperates with the atomization device mounting seat 30, the battery, the indicator light 44, and the heating element 23 form a circuit, the indicator light 44 is illuminated, and the battery supplies power to the heating element 23 to heat the smoke oil on the liquid absorption element 22. smoke. An air inlet 331 corresponding to the position is provided on the connecting portion 33 and the connecting sleeve 45. The air inlet 331 communicates with the air guiding tube 24, and the cigarette holder 11 is provided with a smoke outlet 111 opposite to the air guiding tube 24. When the user smokes, the air enters the air duct 24 from the air inlet 331, and the smoke formed by the smoke oil guides the smoke to the mouthpiece cover 11 by the air duct 24 with the air flow, and enters the user's mouth from the smoke outlet 111 on the mouthpiece cover 11.

It will be understood that each of the above technical features may be used in any combination without limitation.

The above is only the embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention, and the equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation of the present invention and the contents of the drawings may be directly or indirectly applied to other related technologies. The fields are all included in the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims

A self-generating electronic cigarette comprising an atomizing device (20) and a power supply device (40) for supplying power to the atomizing device (20), characterized in that

The power supply device (40) includes a pressure energy generating unit (42) for generating electrical energy by pressure, and a power storage unit (43) for storing electrical energy generated by the pressure electric energy generating unit (42).
The self-generating electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the pressure electric energy generating unit (42) comprises a flexible power supply housing (421), and is bendable in the power supply housing (421) The piezoelectric material layer (422) is electrically connected to the power storage unit (43).
The self-generating electronic cigarette according to claim 2, wherein the power supply housing (421) comprises a flexible housing having elasticity.
The self-generating electronic cigarette according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the pressure electric energy generating unit (42) further comprises a rectifier (423), and the piezoelectric material layer (422) is sequentially connected to the rectifier by a wire (423). And the power storage unit (43) is electrically connected.
The self-generating electronic cigarette according to claim 4, wherein the self-generating electronic cigarette further comprises an atomizing device mounting seat (30) for mounting the atomizing device (20), the power supply device (40) a second connecting end (40b) corresponding to the atomizing device mounting seat (30), and a cigarette end (40a) opposite to the second connecting end (40b), the power storage unit (43) A battery is included, and the battery is disposed at the cigarette end (40a).
The self-generating electronic cigarette according to claim 5, wherein the cigarette end (40a) is provided with a cigarette cap (41), and the cigarette cap (41) is capped on the battery, the cigarette cap (41) is further provided with an indicator light (44), the indicator light (44) is electrically connected to the battery, and the cigarette cover (41) is provided with a first transparent light for the indicator light (44) Light department.
The self-generating electronic cigarette according to claim 4, characterized in that the self-generating electronic cigarette further comprises an atomizing device mounting seat (30) for mounting the atomizing device (20), the power supply device (40) comprising a second connecting end (40b) corresponding to the atomizing device mount (30), and a cigarette end (40a) opposite to the second connecting end (40b), the power storage unit (43) including a battery, the battery being disposed at the second connection end (40b).
The self-generating electronic cigarette according to claim 7, wherein the second connecting end (40b) is provided with a connecting sleeve (45) that cooperates with an atomizing device mounting seat (30), and the battery is disposed at the Said in the connection sleeve (45).
The self-generating electronic cigarette according to claim 8, wherein an indicator light (44) is further disposed in the connecting sleeve (45), and the indicator light (44) is electrically connected to the battery, The connecting sleeve (45) is provided with a second light transmitting portion (451) for transmitting light to the indicator light (44).
The self-generating electronic cigarette according to claim 9, wherein the second light transmitting portion (451) comprises a plurality of light transmitting ports distributed circumferentially on the connecting sleeve (45).