WO2017015859A1

WO2017015859A1 - Electronic cigarette and atomization device thereof

Info

Publication number: WO2017015859A1
Application number: PCT/CN2015/085316
Authority: WO
Inventors: 陈志平
Original assignee: 深圳麦克韦尔股份有限公司
Priority date: 2015-07-28
Filing date: 2015-07-28
Publication date: 2017-02-02

Abstract

Disclosed are an electronic cigarette and an atomization device thereof, comprising: an atomizer body (11), which comprises a shell (111) and an atomization core (112) arranged inside the shell (111); and a connection device (12), which is arranged at one end of the shell (111) and is in threaded connection with the shell (111) to fix the atomization core (112) inside the shell (111). A first engagement hole (1221) is provided on an end face of the connection device (12) opposite the shell (111), and a second engagement hole (1111) is provided on an end face of the shell (111) opposite the connection device (12). An engagement member (1211) arranged to be able to move back and forth in an axial direction and pass through the first engagement hole (1221) and the second engagement hole (1111) is provided between the connection device (12) and the shell (111); and when two ends of the engagement member (1211) extend into the first engagement hole (1221) and the second engagement hole (1111), respectively, the connection device (12) and the shell (111) are locked and positioned in a circumferential direction, and when the engagement member (1211) axially moves to enable one end thereof to be disengaged from the first engagement hole (1221) or the second engagement hole (1111), the connection device (12) and the shell (111) are unlocked in the circumferential direction. The atomization device can be prevented from being opened by children or by an improper external force so as to avoid the leakage of cigarette liquid, or even the accidental ingestion of cigarette oil by children, thereby improving safety.

Description

Specification Name of Invention: Electronic cigarette and its atomizing device

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to cigarette substitutes, and more particularly to an electronic cigarette and an atomizing device thereof.

Background technique

[0002] Electronic cigarettes are also known as virtual cigarettes and electronic atomizers. As an alternative to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes have a similar appearance and taste to cigarettes, but generally do not contain other harmful components such as tar, aerosols, etc. in cigarettes.

[0003] Electronic cigarettes generally include an atomizer and a battery rod for supplying power to the atomizer. The atomizer is provided with a mouthpiece at one end and a screw sleeve or the like at the other end for connection with the battery rod. An atomizing core is disposed inside the atomizer, and the atomizing core is used to atomize the smoke oil by heating or the like.

[0004] The user needs to replace the atomizing core in the atomizer, and the connecting structure needs to be removed by rotation, and then the atomizing core is taken out. However, such a removal method is simple, and the child is easy to operate, which may cause the child to have a high probability of snoring the atomizer, thereby contacting the smoke oil, and even causing the accidental consumption of the smoke liquid.

technical problem

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an improved electronic cigarette and an atomizing device thereof.

Problem solution

Technical solution

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem thereof is: constructing an atomizing device, comprising: [0007] an atomizing body, the atomizing body comprising a casing and atomization disposed in the casing Core

[0008] a connecting device is disposed at one end of the housing and is screwed to the housing to fix the atomizing core in the housing;

[0009] a first engaging hole is formed on an end surface of the connecting device opposite to the housing, and an end surface of the housing opposite to the connecting device is provided with a first corresponding to the first engaging hole Two snap holes;

[0010] a locking mechanism that is switchable between a locked state and an unlocked state is disposed between the connecting device and the housing, and the locking mechanism includes an axially movable back and forth movement on the first card a fitting hole and a engaging member in the second engaging hole; [0011] the latching mechanism is in the locked state, the two ends of the engaging component respectively extend into the first engaging hole and the second engaging hole, and the connecting device and the The housing is circumferentially locked and positioned;

[0012] the locking mechanism is in the unlocked state, the engaging member is axially moved to disengage one end from the first engaging hole or the second engaging hole, and the connecting device and the device are The housing is unlocked circumferentially.

[0013] Preferably, a plurality of second engaging holes are circumferentially spaced apart from an end surface of the housing opposite to the connecting device.

[0014] Preferably, the plurality of second engaging holes include ten second engaging holes arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the end surface of the casing.

[0015] Preferably, the engaging member includes a positioning post that cooperates with the first engaging hole, and a card table that cooperates with the second engaging hole;

[0016] a guiding groove communicating with the first engaging hole is disposed on an outer side surface of the connecting device, and the guiding groove is extended in an axial direction;

[0017] The engaging member further includes an operating portion that protrudes laterally outward from the guiding groove to drive the engaging member to move axially through the operating portion.

[0018] Preferably, the latching mechanism further includes an elastic member disposed in the first engaging hole to abut the engaging member to provide a retaining engagement of the engaging member to the second The elastic force in the snap hole.

[0019] Preferably, the elastic member includes a spring, and the spring is sleeved on one end of the positioning post opposite to the card table, and is opposite to the operation portion.

[0020] Preferably, the operating portion is located at an axially middle position of the engaging member.

[0021] Preferably, the connecting device includes a threaded sleeve that is threadedly engaged with the housing, and a ferrule interposed between the threaded sleeve and opposite end faces of the housing, the first guide a hole and a guiding groove formed on the threaded sleeve and penetrating to an end surface opposite to the housing;

[0022] The ferrule closes an end face of the guide groove to prevent the operation portion from axially disengaging from the guide groove.

[0023] Preferably, the end surface of the card table is inclined at an acute angle with respect to the axis, and the locking mechanism is in the locking state, and the card extension is in a direction of tightening of the connecting device. The axial length of the first engaging hole is smaller than the axial length of the end surface of the card.

[0024] Preferably, the atomizing device further includes a mouthpiece assembly, the mouthpiece assembly is disposed on the casing and the Connect the opposite end of the structure.

[0025] The present invention also contemplates an electronic cigarette comprising the atomizing device.

Advantageous effects of the invention

Beneficial effect

The electronic cigarette and the atomizing device embodying the same have the following beneficial effects: The locking mechanism of the present invention is in a locked state, and the connecting device and the housing are circumferentially locked and positioned to prevent rotation. The dismantling is carried out to improve safety, avoiding leakage of smoke caused by children or by abnormal external force rotating the atomizing device, and even causing accidents such as children eating cigarettes.

Brief description of the drawing

DRAWINGS

[0027] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

1 is a schematic perspective structural view of an atomization device for an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is an exploded perspective view of the atomizing device of FIG. 1;

Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the atomizing device of Figure 1;

[0031] FIG. 4 is an enlarged schematic view showing the latching mechanism of the partial view A of FIG. 3 in a locked state;

[0032] FIG. 5 is an enlarged schematic view showing the buckle mechanism in the partial view A of FIG. 3 in an unlocked state;

6 is a perspective view of the engaging member of FIG. 2.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0034] In order to more clearly understand the technical features, objects and advantages 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. 3, the electronic cigarette in a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes an atomizing device 1 and a power supply device. The atomizing device 1 is connected to a power supply device (not shown) to make the power supply device fog. Device 1 provides power

[0036] In some embodiments, the atomizing device 1 includes an atomizing body 11 and a connecting device 12 and a mouthpiece assembly 13 disposed at opposite ends of the atomizing body 11, the atomizing body 11 including a housing 111 and being disposed in the housing 111 The atomizing core 112 inside. The connecting device 12 is screwed to the housing 111 to fix the atomizing core 112 in the housing 111. The atomizing core 112 can be taken out by rotating the connecting device 12 from the casing 111. The connecting device 12 is connected to the power supply device to combine the atomizing device 1 and the power supply device into normal use of the electronic cigarette.

[0037] Further, as shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 5, a locking mechanism 121 is provided between the connecting device 12 and the housing 111, which can be switched between the locked state and the unlocked state, and the latching mechanism 121 is in the locked state. The connecting device 12 and the housing 111 are circumferentially locked and positioned to prevent the connecting device 12 and the housing 111 from being rotated in the circumferential direction to separate, and the atomizing device 1 is smashed. In the unlocked state, the latching mechanism 121 unlocks the connecting device 12 and the housing 111 circumferentially, so that the connecting device 12 and the housing 111 can be rotationally separated to thereby smash the atomizing device 1.

In other embodiments, the power supply device can also be directly connected to the atomizing body 11, and the connecting device 12 is disposed at one end of the housing 111 corresponding to the mouthpiece assembly 13, and is connected to the housing 111, and the atomizing core 112 is disposed. It is fixed in the housing 111. Of course, the connecting device 12 can also be formed on the mouthpiece assembly 13 and connected to the housing 111.

[0039] Further, in some embodiments, the end surface of the connecting device 12 opposite to the housing 111 is provided with a first engaging hole 1221, and the end surface of the housing 111 opposite to the connecting device 12 is provided with the first engaging hole. The hole 1221 corresponds to the second engaging hole 1111. The latching mechanism 121 includes an engaging member 1211 that is axially movable back and forth, and is disposed in the first engaging hole 1221 and the second engaging hole 1111, and is disposed in the first engaging hole 1221 to be offset from the engaging member 1211. The elastic member 1212, the elastic member 1212 provides an elastic force for holding the engaging member 1211 into the second engaging hole 1111. Of course, the elastic member 1212 can also be eliminated. By manually pushing the engaging member 1211, the engaging member 1211 is retained by the frictional force with the second engaging hole 1111 and the second engaging hole 1111.

[0040] The locking mechanism 121 is in the locked state, and the two ends of the engaging member 1211 respectively extend into the first engaging hole 1221 and the second engaging hole 1111, and the connecting device 12 and the housing 111 are circumferentially fixed to each other. . When the latching mechanism 121 is in the unlocked state, the engaging member 1211 is axially moved to disengage one end from the second engaging hole 1111, so that the connecting device 12 and the housing 111 can be rotated circumferentially.

[0041] Further, in other embodiments, the elastic member 1212 can also be disposed in the second engaging hole 1111, and provide an elastic force to maintain the elastic force of the engaging member 1211 into the first engaging hole 1221. It is sufficient to prevent the connecting device 12 and the casing 111 from rotating circumferentially in the circumferential direction. When the latching mechanism 121 is in the unlocked state, the engaging member 1211 is axially moved to disengage one end from the first engaging hole 1221, so that the connecting device 12 and the housing 111 can be rotated circumferentially.

[0042] Preferably, a plurality of second engaging holes 1111 are circumferentially spaced apart from the end surface of the housing 111 opposite to the connecting device 12, and the engaging member 1211 can be rotated when the connecting device 12 and the housing 111 are relatively rotated. The corresponding rotational positions are respectively engaged with a second engaging hole 1111, which has the advantage that even if the child accidentally puts the engaging member 121 1 is disengaged from a second engaging hole 1111 after the axial movement, and the engaging member 1211 can also be engaged with the other second engaging holes 1111 during the rotation, thereby increasing the difficulty of the child disassembling the connecting device 12 and the housing 111. , improved security.

[0043] Further, the plurality of second engaging holes 1111 include ten second engaging holes 1111 arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the end surface of the housing 111, and the second engaging holes 1111 are equally arranged at the interval. The structure is rotated by 36°, the engaging member 1 211 is engaged with an adjacent second engaging hole 1111, and the connecting device 12 and the housing 111 are axially moved by a distance of one tenth of the tooth distance, and the distance is sealed and positioned. Basically there will be no impact. Of course, the number of the second engaging holes 1111 on the end surface of the casing 111 may be other numbers to ensure safety and assembly sealing effect.

[0044] In some embodiments, the engaging member 1211 includes a positioning post 1213 that cooperates with the first engaging hole 1221, and a locking table 1214 that cooperates with the second engaging hole 1111. The outer side surface of the connecting device 12 is provided with a guiding groove 1222 communicating with the first engaging hole 1 221, and the guiding groove 1222 extends in the axial direction. The engaging member 1211 further includes an operating portion 1215 extending laterally outward from the guiding slot 1222 to drive the engaging member 1211 to move axially by the toggle operating portion 1215. In other embodiments, the operating portion 1215 can also be eliminated, and an inner groove or the like is disposed on the engaging member 1211, and the inner groove is inserted into the inner groove to move the engaging member 1211 axially, thereby preventing the child from malfunctioning. .

[0045] As shown in FIG. 6, in some embodiments, the end surface of the card table 1214 is inclined at an acute angle with respect to the axis, and toward the tightening direction of the connecting device 12, the latching mechanism 121 is in the locked state, and the card is stuck. The axial length of the table 1214 extending into the second engaging hole 1111 is smaller than the axial length of the end surface of the card table 1214. During the tightening process, even if the card table 1214 is engaged with the second engaging hole 1111, the inclined end surface of the card table 1214 can be axially moved away from the housing 111 after being subjected to the force, and is separated from the second engaging hole 1111. Continue to rotate with the connecting device 12 so as not to affect the rotation of the connecting device 12 in the direction of rotation. When the card table 1214 is not subjected to the axial force of the second engaging hole 1111, even if the connecting device 12 receives the force in the unscrewing direction, the side of the card table 1214 opposite to the inclined end surface can remain engaged with the second side. The engagement of the hole 1111 improves the safety until the axial force of the card 1214 is completely disengaged from the second engaging hole 1111.

[0046] Further, the elastic member 1212 includes a spring, and the spring is sleeved on one end of the positioning post 1213 opposite to the card table 1214, and is opposite to the operating portion 1215. Preferably, the operating portion 1215 is located at an axially middle position of the engaging member 1211, so that the positioning post 1213 can have a sufficient positioning length with the first engaging hole 1221 to prevent axial movement. Lateral tilt or offset occurs in the process. In other embodiments, the elastic member 1212 may also include a resilient piece to be able to abut against the engaging member 1211 and provide an elastic force for holding the engaging member 1211 to the second engaging hole 1111.

2, 4 and 5, in some embodiments, the connecting device 12 includes a threaded sleeve 122 threadedly engaged with the housing 111, and is sandwiched between the threaded sleeve 122 and the housing 111. The ferrule 123 between the end faces, the first engaging hole 1221 and the guiding groove 1222 are formed on the threaded sleeve 122 and penetrate to the end surface opposite to the housing 111. The ferrule 123 closes the end opening position of the guiding groove 1222 to prevent the operating portion 1215 from axially disengaging from the guiding groove 1222. The ferrule 123 can also hold the engaging member 1 211 after the connecting device 12 and the housing 111 are removed. The elastic member 1212 is assembled on the threaded sleeve 122 to prevent the loss of the parts.

[0048] Of course, in other embodiments, the ferrule 123 can also be eliminated, and the engaging member 1211 and the elastic member 1212 can be directly assembled on the threaded sleeve 122, and the engaging member 1211 and the elastic member 1212 can be positioned by other positioning methods. .

[0049] It is to be understood that the above technical features may be used in any combination without limitation.

The above description 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 used directly or indirectly. The related technical fields are all included in the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims

Claim

[Attach 1] An atomizing device, comprising:

An atomizing body (11), the atomizing body (11) includes a housing (111) and an atomizing core (112) disposed in the housing (111);

a connecting device (12) disposed at one end of the housing (111) and threadedly coupled to the housing (11) to fix the atomizing core (112) to the housing (111) a first engaging hole (1221) is disposed on an end surface of the connecting device (12) opposite to the housing (111), and an end surface of the housing (111) opposite to the connecting device (12) a second engaging hole (1111) corresponding to the first engaging hole (1221) is disposed thereon; the connecting device (12) and the housing (111) are disposed in a locked state and a latching mechanism (121) for unlocking the state transition, the latching mechanism (121) including an axially movable back and forth passing through the first engaging hole (1221) and the second engaging hole (1111) The inner snap member (1211);

The locking mechanism (121) is in the locked state, and the two ends of the engaging member (1211) respectively extend into the first engaging hole (1221) and the second engaging hole (1111) Positioning the connecting device (12) and the housing (111) circumferentially;

The latching mechanism (121) is in the unlocked state, the engaging member (1211) is axially moved to disengage one end from the first engaging hole (1221) or the second engaging hole (1111) ), the connecting device (12) and the housing (111) are circumferentially unlocked.

2. The atomizing device according to claim 1, wherein in the housing (111

The end faces opposite to the connecting means (12) are circumferentially spaced apart from each other by a plurality of second engaging holes (1111).

The atomizing device (1) according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of second engaging holes (1111) are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the end surface of the casing (111) Ten second snap holes (1111).

The atomizing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the engaging member (1211) includes a positioning post (1213) that cooperates with the first engaging hole (1221), And a card table (1214) that cooperates with the second engaging hole (1111); a guiding groove (1222) communicating with the first engaging hole (1221) is disposed on an outer side surface of the connecting device (12), and the guiding groove (1222) is extended in an axial direction; the engaging member (1211) further includes an operating portion (1215) projecting laterally outward from the guiding groove (1222) to drive the engaging member (1211) to move axially by the operating portion (1215).

The atomizing device according to claim 4, wherein the latching mechanism (121) further comprises a first engaging hole (1221) disposed opposite the engaging member (1211) The elastic member (1212) is provided to provide an elastic force for holding the engaging member (1211) into the second engaging hole (1111).

The atomizing device according to claim 5, wherein the elastic member (1212)

The spring is sleeved on one end of the positioning post (1213) opposite to the card table (1214) and is opposite to the operating portion (1215).

The atomizing device according to claim 6, wherein the operating portion (1215) is located at an axially middle position of the engaging member (1211).

The atomizing device according to claim 4, wherein the connecting device (12)

a threaded sleeve (122) that is threadedly engaged with the housing (111), and a ferrule (123) interposed between opposite ends of the threaded sleeve (122) and the housing (111) The first guiding hole (1221) and the guiding groove (1222) are formed on the threaded sleeve (122) and penetrate to an end surface opposite to the housing (111);

The ferrule (123) closes the end opening position of the guiding groove (1222) to prevent the operating portion (1215) from axially disengaging from the guiding groove (1222).

The atomizing device according to claim 4, wherein an end surface of the card table (1214) is inclined at an acute angle with respect to an axis, and is oriented toward a tightening direction of the connecting device (12). The latching mechanism (121), in the locked state, the axial length of the card table (121 4) extending into the first engaging hole (1221) is smaller than the end surface of the card table (1214) Axial length.

The atomizing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the atomizing device (1) further comprises a mouthpiece assembly (13), and the mouthpiece assembly (13) is disposed at the An end of the housing (ill) opposite the connecting structure.

An electronic cigarette characterized by comprising the atomizing device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10.