WO2015013891A1 - Electronic cigarette - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic cigarette comprising a battery rod (10) and an atomizer (20). A connecting structure used for connecting the battery rod (10) and the atomizer (20) is provided at where the battery rod (10) and the atomizer (20) are connected. The connecting structure comprises a first connecting element (30) and a second connecting element (40). An annular groove (312) is provided on the first connecting element (30). A docking groove (414) for insertion of the first connecting element (30) and a snapping-connecting part (442) adapted to the annular groove (312) are provided on the second connecting element (40). When assembling the electronic cigarette, the first connecting element (30) is inserted into the docking groove (414) while the snapping-connecting part (442) is flexibly snapped and connected within the annular groove (312), thus allowing the battery rod (10) and the atomizer (20) to be detachably connected. The connection scheme is easy to operate and easy to disassemble.

Description

 e-cigarette Technical field

 The present invention relates to the field of electrical heating technology, 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 atomizer and the battery rod are connected by a threaded connection, and the atomizer or the battery rod is rotated to realize the physical relationship between the two. Electrically connected, after the smoke oil in the atomizer is used up, the atomizer is rotated in the opposite direction to remove 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 using 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 the electronic cigarette has a small diameter and a thin wall. When the thread is set on the electronic cigarette, not only the manufacturing is inconvenient, but also the mechanical strength of the electronic cigarette is reduced, and the electronic cigarette has a short service life.

Summary of the invention

 The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide the above-mentioned power rod and atomizer for the prior art. The connection is complicated and easy to be misplaced, and provides an electronic cigarette with a simple connection method.

The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is: constructing an electronic cigarette, comprising a power rod and an atomizer, wherein a connection between the power rod and the atomizer is provided for connecting the power rod and the mist The connecting structure of the locator includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member, the first connecting member is provided with an annular groove, and the second connecting member is provided with the first connecting member An inserted butt groove and a fastening portion that cooperates with the annular groove;

When the electronic cigarette is assembled, the first connecting member is inserted into the mating groove and the fastening portion is elastically fastened in the annular groove, so that the power rod and the atomizer are detachably connected.

 In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, the fastening portion is an elastic body provided on the second connecting member.

 In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, the fastening portion is a wire or an elastic protrusion that is connected end to end.

 In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, the first connecting member and/or the second connecting member are disposed through the first connecting member and Or an air flow passage at both ends of the second connector.

 In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, the first connecting member includes a first outer electrode, and the annular groove is disposed on the first outer electrode.

In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, the first outer electrode includes a body sleeved in the atomizer and an extension extending outside the atomizer, the annular groove being disposed at the On the extension.

In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, the first connecting member further includes a first insulating member and a first inner electrode which are sequentially sleeved in the first outer electrode, and the first insulating member is used for electrical The first outer electrode and the first inner electrode are isolated, and the first inner electrode is provided with a first through hole penetrating both ends of the first inner electrode.

 In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, the first outer electrode is disposed coaxially with the first inner electrode.

In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, the second connecting member includes a second outer electrode, the second outer electrode has a hollow cylindrical shape, and the second outer electrode hollow cylinder is formed to accommodate the first The docking groove of the connector.

In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, the second connecting member further includes a second insulating member and a second inner electrode which are sequentially sleeved in the second outer electrode, and the second insulating member is used for electrical The second outer electrode and the second inner electrode are isolated.

In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, the outer wall of the second outer electrode is provided with two through holes in the radial direction, and the two through holes are symmetrically disposed with respect to the central axis of the second outer electrode; The second connector further includes an elastic member interposed in the through hole and fixed to the second outer electrode, the elastic member being provided with the fastening portion extending into the mating groove.

In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, each of the through holes extends axially away from an outer wall of one end of the atomizer to have a fixing groove; and the elastic member is provided with a fixing portion connected to the fastening portion, The fixing portion abuts against the fixing groove.

In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, the inner side wall of the second outer electrode is provided with an engaging groove extending circumferentially along the hole wall of the through hole, and the fastening portion is stuck in the engaging concave Inside the slot.

In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, the two fixing portions are in one-to-one correspondence with the two fastening grooves, and the fixing portion passes through the through hole and abuts against the fastening groove.

 In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, the elastic member is a wire connected end to end.

In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, each of the through holes extends axially away from an outer wall of one end of the atomizer to have a retaining groove, and the second outer electrode is disposed away from a side wall of the atomizer An annular recess; the elastic member includes a cylinder fixed to the annular recess and two engaging portions extending axially along an end surface of the tubular body to abut the locking groove, and the fastening portion is provided A projection on the mating portion and passing through the through hole.

 In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, the number of the fastening portions is two, and the two fastening portions are oppositely disposed.

 In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, the two fastening portions are all V-shaped.

 In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, the elastic member is made of a plastic material.

 The implementation of the electronic cigarette of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: When the first connecting member is just inserted into the docking groove, the first connecting member presses the fastening portion to elastically contract the fastening portion, and when the first connecting member is further inserted, when the annular groove and the fastening portion are positioned Correspondingly, the fastening portion is elastically restored to the original state and fastened in the annular groove, thereby connecting the power rod to the atomizer. The power rod and the atomizer are connected by direct plugging and unplugging, and the connection mode is simple and easy to automate production. The mechanical strength is good, it is not easy to break, the production efficiency is improved, the atomizer is easily replaced, and the general habit of the user is met.

DRAWINGS

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

 1 is a schematic exploded view of an electronic cigarette according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

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

 Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic cigarette of Figure 1 assembled;

 Figure 4 is a schematic exploded view of the connection structure of Figure 1;

 5 is a schematic exploded view of an electronic cigarette according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

 Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic cigarette of Figure 5 assembled;

 Figure 7 is a schematic exploded view of the connection structure of Figure 5.

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 and FIG. 3 , the electronic cigarette provided by the first embodiment of the present invention includes a power pole 10 and an atomizer 20 . And a connection structure disposed at the junction of the power pole 10 and the atomizer 20, the connection structure including the first connector 30 and the second connector 40, through the first connector 30 and the second connector 40 The connection thus connects the power pole 10 to the atomizer 20. And the first connecting member 30 and/or the second connecting member 40 are disposed through the first connecting member 30 and/or the second connecting member 40. The air flow passages at both ends are such that the gas flowing in from the side wall or the end of the electronic cigarette (not shown) can flow through the air flow passage on the first connecting member 30 and/or the second connecting member 40, and flows into the mist. Chemist 20 The smoke channel inside is sent to the mouth of the smoker along with the smoke in the smoke channel.

 It can be understood that the first connecting member 30 is disposed at one end of the power pole 10 near the atomizer 20, and the atomizer 20 is close to the power pole 10 One end is provided with a second connecting member 40, and the first connecting member 30 is fixed to the second connecting member 40 by inserting the first connecting member 30 into the second connecting member 40, thereby realizing the power rod 10 and the atomizer 20 connections. In other embodiments, the second connecting member 40 can also be disposed at the end of the power pole 10 near the atomizer 20. The corresponding first connecting member 30 is required on the atomizer 20. To achieve the connection of the atomizer 20 and the power pole 10.

 Specifically, in the embodiment, the power pole 10 is sleeved with a battery sleeve 110, and the battery sleeve 110 is provided with a second connector 40. The atomizer 20 is provided with an atomization sleeve 210, and the atomization sleeve 210 is provided with a first connecting member 30, and the power rod 10 and the atomizer are realized by the connection of the first connecting member 30 and the second connecting member 40. The connection of 20 and the battery sleeve 110 and the atomizing sleeve 210 are detachably connected.

 The first connecting member 30 includes a first outer electrode 310 and a first insulating member 320 sequentially nested in the first outer electrode 310. And a first inner electrode 330, that is, a first insulating member 320 is disposed between the first outer electrode 310 and the first inner electrode 330 such that the first outer electrode 310 and the first inner electrode 330 Electrically isolated. The first outer electrode 310 and the first inner electrode 330 are disposed coaxially. The first inner electrode 330 is further provided with a first through hole 332 extending through the two ends of the first inner electrode 330. The first through hole 332 is used for air circulation. It can be understood that the first outer electrode 310 and the first inner electrode 330 are both made of a metal conductive material and have a conductive function.

 The first outer electrode 310 is generally hollow cylindrical and includes a body 314 nested within the atomizer 20 and extending to the atomizer 20 The outer extension 316 has an integral body 314 and an extension 316 integrally formed. Specifically, the body 314 is sleeved in the atomization sleeve 210, and the extension portion 316 extends to the atomization sleeve 210. Further, the side wall of the extension portion 316 is provided with an annular groove 312, it being understood that the annular groove 312 may be disposed at any position on the side wall of the extension portion 316, and the annular groove 312 is defined by the extension portion The side wall of 316 is recessed downward.

 The second connecting member 40 is provided with a fastening portion 442 that cooperates with the annular groove 312, and the fastening portion 442 is used for fastening the annular groove. In 312, the first connecting member 30 and the second connecting member 40 are fixedly connected, so that the power pole 10 and the atomizer 20 are detachably connected. Specifically, the fastening portion 442 is disposed on the second connecting member 40. The upper elastic body, when the first connecting member 30 is just inserted into the second connecting member 40, the fastening portion 442 is first elastically contracted, and as the first connecting member 30 continues to be inserted, when the fastening portion 442 and the annular groove When the position of the 312 is corresponding, the fastening portion 442 is elastically restored and fastened in the annular groove 312, so that the first connecting member 30 and the second connecting member 40 are fixedly connected.

 The second connecting member 40 includes a second outer electrode 410 and a second insulating member 420 which is sequentially sleeved in the second outer electrode 410. And the second inner electrode 430, that is, the second insulating member 420 is disposed between the second outer electrode 410 and the second inner electrode 430, thereby causing the second outer electrode 410 and the second inner electrode 430 Electrically isolated. The second outer electrode 410 and the second inner electrode 430 are disposed coaxially, and the second inner electrode 430 is provided with a first through hole 332 with the first inner electrode 330. When communicating with the second through hole (not shown), the first through hole 332 communicates with the second through hole to form an air flow passage in the electronic cigarette, so that the gas flowing in from the electronic cigarette light cap circulates in the electronic cigarette Smooth. It can be understood that the second outer electrode The 410 and the second internal electrode 430 are both made of a metal conductive material and have a conductive function.

 As shown in FIG. 4, the second outer electrode 410 has a hollow cylindrical shape and is sleeved in the battery case 110, and the second outer electrode 410 A through hole 418, a docking groove 414, a retaining groove 416 and a engaging groove 415 are provided. The second outer electrode 410 has a hollow cylinder forming a docking groove 414 for receiving the first connecting member 30. Specifically, the docking groove 414 is for accommodating the extending portion 316 of the first outer electrode 310, and the butt groove 414 is sized to match the extending portion 316.

 The through hole 418 is disposed on the outer sidewall of the second outer electrode 410, and the through hole 418 is along the second outer electrode 410 The radial extension of the outer side wall extends from the slot wall of the through hole 418 away from the end of the atomizer 20 by a retaining groove 416. The retaining groove 416 is substantially rectangular, and the retaining groove 416 and the second outer electrode 410 The hollow interior is not connected. In this embodiment, the through hole 418 has a rectangular shape, and the number of the through holes 418 is two, and the two through holes 418 are opposite to the second outer electrode 410. The central axes are symmetrically arranged, and the number of corresponding retaining slots 416 is also two. It can be understood that the through hole 418 can also have other shapes, such as a waist shape, a circular shape, and the like, and the number of the through holes 418 is not limited, such as a through hole. 418 can be three. The engaging groove 415 is disposed on the inner side wall of the second outer electrode 410, and the engaging groove 415 is formed to extend circumferentially along the hole wall of the through hole 418, that is, the engaging groove 415 It is an annular groove extending axially from the hole wall of the through hole 418 and disposed on the inner side wall of the second outer electrode 410.

 The second connector 40 further includes an elastic member 440 that is inserted into the through hole 418 and fixed to the second outer electrode. On the 410, the fastening portion 442 is disposed on the elastic member 440. The elastic member 440 includes a fastening portion 442 and a fixing portion 444 that extend into the docking groove 414, wherein the fastening portion The 442 is substantially annular, and the fastening portion 442 is disposed in the engaging groove 415 and extends into the mating groove 414. That is, the diameter of the fastening portion 442 is slightly larger than the engaging groove 415. The depth is such that the portion of the fastening portion 442 is exposed in the engaging recess 415. In this embodiment, the number of the fixing portions 444 is two, and the two fixing portions 444 are perpendicular and fixed to the fastening portion 442. And extending to the same side of the fastening portion 442, the fixing portion 444 is substantially rectangular. The fixing portion 444 is configured to pass through the through hole 418 and abut against the fixing groove 416 to fix the fixing portion 444 to the fixing groove. Inside 416, the elastic member 440 is fixed. It can be understood that the width of the through hole 418 matches the width of the fixing portion 444, and the two fixing portions 444 and the two fixing grooves 416 One-to-one correspondence so that the through hole 418 can pass through the fixing portion 444. When the elastic member 440 is fixed to the second outer electrode 410, the fastening portion 442 is caught in the engaging recess 415, and the fixing portion The 444 is passed through the through hole 418 and abuts against the retaining groove 416 to fix the elastic member 440 to the second outer electrode 410. Preferably, the fastening portion 442 and the fixing portion 444 In one piece, which is easy to process, and the elastic member 440 is a wire connected end to end, the fixing portion 444 can be bent relative to the fastening portion 442, so that the fixing portion 444 can pass through the through hole. The 418 is secured within the retaining slot 416.

 As shown in FIG. 3, when the electronic cigarette of the embodiment is assembled, the first connecting member 30 is aligned with the second connecting member 40, and the first connecting member 30 is The extension portion 316 is inserted into the docking groove 414. When the extension portion 316 is just inserted, the extension portion 316 presses the fastening portion 442 to elastically contract the fastening portion 442 and the fastening portion 442. Fully inserted in the engaging recess 415, with the further insertion of the extension 316, when the annular recess 312 corresponds to the position of the fastening portion 442, the fastening portion 442 The elasticity is restored to the original and fastened in the annular groove 312, thereby connecting the power rod 10 to the atomizer 20. The assembled electronic cigarette, the first outer electrode 310 and the second outer electrode 410 In electrical contact, the first inner electrode 330 and the second inner electrode 430 are in electrical contact with each other and are respectively connected to the positive and negative terminals of the battery, thereby realizing the circulation of current in the electronic cigarette and supplying power to the heating wire.

 In the electronic cigarette of the present invention, when the extension portion 316 is just inserted into the docking groove 414, the extension portion 316 presses the fastening portion 442. The fastening portion 442 is elastically contracted, and the fastening portion 442 is fully engaged in the engaging groove 415. When the extension portion 316 is further inserted, the annular groove 312 and the fastening portion 442 are engaged. When the position is corresponding, the fastening portion 442 is elastically restored to the original state and is fastened in the annular groove 312, thereby connecting the power rod 10 to the atomizer 20. Power strip 10 and atomizer 20 of the present invention It is connected by direct plugging. This connection mode is easy to operate, easy to automate production, has good mechanical strength, is not easy to break, improves production efficiency, and is easy to replace the atomizer, and meets the general habits of users.

 Figure 5, Figure 6, and Figure 7 As shown in the second embodiment of the present invention, the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the structure of the elastic member 440 of the present embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment, and the second outer electrode 410 is away from the atomization. 20 Further, an annular recess 413 is formed on the side wall, and the annular recess 413 is recessed by the side wall of the second outer electrode 410.

 The elastic member 440 of the present embodiment includes a barrel 446 and two engaging portions 448 extending axially along the end faces of the barrel 446. Cylinder The shape dimension of the 446 is adapted to the annular recess 413 of the second outer electrode 410 and is fixed to the annular recess 413; the mating portion 448 is along the end surface of the cylinder 446 and toward the cylinder 446 The same side is axially extended, and the shape of the fitting portion 448 is adapted to the retaining groove 416 to fix the engaging portion 448 in the retaining groove 416.

 The fastening portion 442 is a protrusion provided on the fitting portion 448, and the protrusion is disposed at the fitting portion 448 away from the cylinder 446 One side corresponds to the position of the through hole 418 on the second outer electrode 410. In this embodiment, the number of the fastening portions 442 is two, that is, each of the engaging portions 448 is provided with a fastening portion 442. And the two fastening portions 442 are V-shaped and oppositely disposed. The elastic member 440 is an integrally formed structure and is made of a plastic material such as ABS, PP, or PE. The fastening portion 442 of this embodiment Since it is V-shaped and made of a plastic material, the buckle portion 442 is elastically contracted when deformed by being pressed, and the fastening portion 442 can be restored as it is after the pressing force is removed.

 When the electronic cigarette of the embodiment is assembled, the first connecting member 30 is aligned with the second connecting member 40, and the extension of the first connecting member 30 is extended. The 316 is inserted into the docking groove 414. When the extension portion 316 is just inserted, the extension pressing the fastening portion 442 causes the V-shaped fastening portion 442 to elastically contract, with the extension portion 316. Further insertion, when the annular groove 312 corresponds to the position of the fastening portion 442, the fastening portion 442 is elastically restored to the original and fastened in the annular groove 312, thereby causing the power rod 10 and the atomizer 20 Connected.

 In another embodiment of the present invention, the electronic cigarette, the fastening portion 442 may be disposed on the second outer electrode 410. The elastic protrusion on the inner side wall is inserted into the annular groove 312 to realize the detachable connection of the power rod 10 and the atomizer 20.

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 (19)

An electronic cigarette comprising a power pole (10) and an atomizer (20), the power pole (10) and the atomizer (20) a connection structure for connecting the power pole (10) and the atomizer (20), the connection structure including a first connector (30) and a second connector (40) The first connecting member (30) is provided with an annular groove (312), and the second connecting member (40) is provided with a docking for inserting the first connecting member (30) Slot (414 And a fastening portion ( 442 ) that cooperates with the annular groove ( 312 ); When the electronic cigarette is assembled, the first connecting member (30) is inserted into the docking groove (414) and the fastening portion (442) ) elastically snapped into the annular groove ( 312 ) to detachably connect the power rod ( 10 ) and the atomizer ( 20 ). The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the fastening portion ( 442 ) is disposed on the second connecting member (40) ) on the elastomer. The electronic cigarette according to claim 2, wherein the fastening portion (442) ) is a wire or elastic bump that is connected end to end. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the first connecting member (30) and/or the second connecting member (40) An air flow passage is provided through both ends of the first connecting member (30) and/or the second connecting member (40). The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the first connecting member (30) comprises a first outer electrode (310), and the annular groove (312) ) is disposed on the first outer electrode (310). The electronic cigarette according to claim 5, wherein the first outer electrode (310) comprises a body sleeved in the atomizer (20) ( 314) and an extension (316) extending outside the atomizer (20), the annular groove (312) being disposed on the extension (316). The electronic cigarette according to claim 5, wherein the first connecting member (30) further comprises a sleeve disposed on the first outer electrode (310) a first insulating member (320) and a first inner electrode (330) for electrically isolating the first outer electrode (310) and the first inner electrode (330) And the first internal electrode (330) is provided with a first through hole (332) penetrating both ends of the first internal electrode (330). The electronic cigarette according to claim 7, wherein the first outer electrode (310) and the first inner electrode (330) ) Coaxial line setting. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the second connecting member (40) comprises a second outer electrode (410), and the second outer electrode ( 410) is a hollow cylindrical shape, and the hollow cylinder of the second outer electrode (410) forms the mating groove (414) accommodating the first connecting member (30). The electronic cigarette according to claim 9, wherein the second connecting member (40) further comprises a second outer electrode (410) a second insulating member (420) and a second inner electrode (430) for electrically isolating the second outer electrode (410) and the second inner electrode (430) ). The electronic cigarette according to claim 9, wherein two outer through holes are provided in the radial direction of the outer side wall of the second outer electrode (410) (418) The two through holes (418) are symmetrically disposed with respect to a central axis of the second outer electrode (410); the second connecting member (40) further includes a through hole (418) And an elastic member ( 440 ) fixed to the second outer electrode ( 410 ), the elastic member ( 440 ) being provided with the fastening portion ( 442 ) extending into the mating groove ( 414 ) ). The electronic cigarette according to claim 11, wherein each of the through holes (418) is away from the atomizer (20) The outer wall of one end axially extends with a retaining groove (416); the elastic member (440) is provided with a fixing portion (444) connected to the fastening portion (442), the fixing portion (444) ) abutting the locking groove ( 416 ). The electronic cigarette according to claim 12, wherein the inner side wall of the second outer electrode (410) is provided along the through hole (418) a locking groove (415) extending circumferentially of the hole wall, the fastening portion (442) being snapped into the engaging groove (415). The electronic cigarette according to claim 13, wherein the two fixing portions (444) and the two fastening grooves (416) One-to-one correspondence, and the fixing portion (444) passes through the through hole (418) and abuts against the fixing groove (416). The electronic cigarette according to claim 13, wherein said elastic member (440) is a wire connected end to end. The electronic cigarette according to claim 11, wherein each of the through holes (418) is away from the atomizer (20) The outer wall of one end axially extends with a retaining groove (416), and the second outer electrode (410) is provided with an annular recess (413) on a side wall of the atomizer (20); the elastic member ( 440 a cylinder (446) fixed to the annular recess (413) and two mating portions that extend axially along the end surface of the cylinder (446) and abut against the retaining groove (416) (448) The fastening portion ( 442 ) is a protrusion provided on the fitting portion ( 448 ) and passing through the through hole ( 418 ). The electronic cigarette according to claim 16, wherein the number of the fastening portions (448) is two, and the two fastening portions (448) ) Relative settings. The electronic cigarette according to claim 16, wherein the two fastening portions (442) are both V-shaped. The electronic cigarette according to claim 16, wherein said elastic member (440) is made of a plastic material.

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