WO2023123748A1 - Electronic atomizer and assembly method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic atomizer and an assembly method therefor, which can reduce the assembly time required for an electronic atomizer, thereby improving the assembly efficiency. The electronic atomizer comprises: a jacket layer (1), an atomization module (2), a battery module (3), a conductive gasket (4), conductive connecting members (5), and a housing. One side of the jacket layer (1) is fixedly connected to the atomization module (2), and the other side is fixedly connected to the battery module (3). A tab of the battery module (3) is fixedly connected to the conductive gasket (4). The atomization module (2) is provided with a first positioning recess, and a connecting terminal of the atomization module (2) is located in the first positioning recess. The jacket layer (1) is provided with through holes. The conductive connecting members (5) pass through the through holes, one end of each conductive connecting member (5) is connected to the conductive gasket (4), and the other end thereof is located in the first positioning recess, and abuts against and is in contact and connection with the connecting terminal of the atomization module (2), so that the battery module (3) is electrically connected to the atomization module (2) by means of the conductive connecting members (5) and the conductive gasket (4). The housing is sleeved and fixed outside the atomization module (2), the battery module (3) and the jacket layer (1).

Description

An electronic atomizer and its assembly method technical field

The present application relates to the field of electronic atomizer equipment, in particular to an electronic atomizer and an assembly method thereof.

Background technique

In order to reduce people's over-reliance on traditional cigarettes, the development of electronic atomizers has received more and more attention.

In the prior art, the connection terminals of the atomization module of the electronic atomizer and the tabs of the battery module are usually fixedly connected by direct welding, so that the battery module can electrically connect and supply power to the atomization module.

However, due to the transmission collision of the electronic atomizer during transportation or the false welding during the welding process, the welding connection between the terminal of the atomization module and the tab of the battery module may be poor, affecting the connection between the atomization module and the battery module. The connection between them affects the assembly and production of electronic atomizers.

Contents of the invention

In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application provides an electronic atomizer and an assembly method thereof, which can reduce the assembly time required by the electronic atomizer, thereby improving assembly efficiency. For details, refer to the following examples.

The first aspect of the present application provides an electronic atomizer, including: a casing, an atomization module, a battery module, a conductive gasket, a conductive connector, and a casing;

One side of the sleeve layer is fixedly connected to the atomization module, and the other side is fixedly connected to the battery module; the tab of the battery module is fixedly connected to the conductive gasket; the atomization module is provided with a second A positioning slot, the terminal of the atomization module is located in the first positioning slot; the sleeve layer is provided with a perforation, the conductive connector passes through the perforation, one end is connected to the conductive pad, and the other One end is located in the first positioning groove and connected to the terminal of the atomization module in abutment contact, so as to electrically connect the battery module to the atomization module through the conductive connector and the conductive gasket; The shell is sheathed and fixed outside the atomization module, the battery module and the jacket.

Optionally, a clamping part is provided on the outside of the conductive connector, and a limiting groove is provided on the sleeve layer, and the clamping part matches the limiting groove so as to abut against the conductive gasket to fix the The above-mentioned conductive connectors.

Optionally, the conductive pad is provided with a protrusion, and the sleeve layer is provided with a groove, so that the conductive pad is fixedly connected to the sleeve layer through the cooperation of the protrusion and the groove .

Optionally, electrode grooves are provided on the conductive gasket, so that the battery module is fixedly connected to the conductive gasket through the cooperation of tabs of the battery module with the electrode grooves.

Optionally, the conductive gasket is provided with a second positioning groove, and one end of the conductive connecting member is located inside the second positioning groove.

Optionally, the sleeve layer is provided with a perforation, the conductive connector is located in the perforation, and the shape of the conductive connector matches the shape of the perforation.

Optionally, the connection terminals of the atomization module are fastened in the first positioning groove.

Optionally, the first positioning groove protrudes from the bottom of the atomization module, and the sleeve layer is provided with a first docking groove, so as to pass through the outside of the first positioning groove and the first docking groove The cooperation of the inner wall makes the sleeve layer and the atomization module fixedly connected.

Optionally, the sleeve layer is made of silica gel.

Optionally, an external thread structure is provided on the outer side of the sleeve layer, so that the sleeve layer and the atomization module And the battery module is fixedly connected.

The second aspect of the present application provides an electronic atomizer assembly method, including the following steps:

S1. Provide an atomization module, a conductive gasket, a casing, a battery module, a top seal, and a casing, the atomization module is provided with a first positioning groove and a connection terminal, and the connection terminal is located in the first positioning groove , the conductive gasket is provided with electrode grooves, the sleeve layer is provided with perforations, and the battery module is provided with tabs;

S2. Fixedly connect the conductive gasket to one side of the jacket layer to obtain a first connection component;

S3. Insert the conductive connector into the through hole of the first connection component, one end of the conductive connector is fixedly connected to the conductive pad, and the other end is located in the first positioning groove of the atomization module The connecting terminals of the atomization module are connected in contact with each other, so that the sleeve layer is fixedly connected with the atomization module to obtain a target intermediate;

S4. Fixedly connecting the tabs of the battery module to the target intermediate to obtain a first semi-finished product;

S5, oiling the first semi-finished product through the oiling machine and assembling the top seal to obtain the second semi-finished product;

S6. Assembling the shell on the second semi-finished product to obtain a finished product.

As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the present application has the following advantages:

The tabs of the battery module are fixedly connected with conductive gaskets; the atomization module is provided with a first positioning groove, and the wiring terminals of the atomization module are located in the first positioning groove; one side of the sleeve layer is connected to the battery module, and the other side is connected to the atomizer Module connection, the conductive connector is embedded and fixed in the sleeve layer, passing through the sleeve layer, one end is connected to the conductive gasket, and the other end is located in the first positioning groove and connected to the terminal of the atomization module, thereby fixing the conductive pad. The location of the connector. The conductive gasket and the conductive connector have good conductivity, and the conductive gasket fixed on the battery module and the relatively fixed conductive connector can be used as an intermediate bridge for electrical connection, thereby electrically connecting the battery module and the atomization module , thereby reducing the assembly time required for the electronic atomizer, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

Description of drawings

Figure 1 is a three-dimensional exploded view of the electronic atomizer in this application;

Fig. 2 is a detailed cross-sectional view of the part of the electronic atomizer in the present application that has conductive connectors;

Fig. 3 is a detailed cross-sectional view of the part with the electrode groove of the electronic atomizer in the present application;

Fig. 4 is a schematic flowchart of the assembly method of the electronic atomizer in the present application.

Detailed ways

In this application, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "middle", The orientation or positional relationship indicated by "vertical", "horizontal", "horizontal", "longitudinal", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only used to illustrate the relative positional relationship between components or components , does not specifically limit the specific installation orientation of each component or component.

Moreover, some of the above terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship, for example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate a certain attachment relationship or connection relationship in some cases. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application according to specific situations.

Furthermore, the terms "installed", "disposed", "provided", "connected", "connected" are to be interpreted broadly. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediary; internal connectivity. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application according to specific situations.

In addition, the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. drawn in the accompanying drawings in this application are only used to match the content disclosed in the specification, for those skilled in the art to understand and read, and are not used to limit the implementation of this application. Therefore, it has no technical substantive meaning. Any modification of structure, change of proportional relationship or adjustment of size shall still fall within the scope of this application without affecting the effect and purpose of this application. within the scope covered by the technical content disclosed in the application.

The present application provides an electronic atomizer and an assembly method thereof, which can improve the stability of the electrical connection between the battery part and the atomizing working part.

Please refer to Figures 1 to 3, the electronic atomizer in this application includes: a casing 1, an atomization module 2, a battery module 3, a conductive gasket 4, a conductive connector 5 and a casing;

One side of the sleeve layer 1 is fixedly connected with the atomization module 2, and the other side is fixedly connected with the battery module 3; the tab of the battery module 3 is fixedly connected with a conductive gasket 4; the atomization module 2 is provided with a first positioning groove, and the atomization The connecting terminal of the module 2 is located in the first positioning groove; the sleeve layer 1 is provided with a perforation, and the conductive connector 5 passes through the perforation, one end is connected to the conductive gasket 4, and the other end is located in the first positioning groove to connect with the atomization module 2 The terminals are contacted and connected so as to electrically connect the battery module 3 and the atomization module 2 through the conductive connector 5 and the conductive gasket 4 ;

It should be noted that the conductive gasket 4 and the conductive connector 5 in this application have good electrical conductivity, the conductive gasket 4 and the conductive connector 5 can be connected to each other to form an intermediate conductor, and the conductive gasket 4 and the battery module 3, the conductive connector 5 is connected to the terminal of the atomization module 2, so that the battery module 3 and the atomization module 2 are in contact with the intermediate conductor, so that the battery module 3 and the atomization module 2 are electrically connected.

In this application, the sleeve layer 1 is located between the battery module 3 and the atomization assembly module body, and the two sides are respectively fixedly connected with the battery module 3 and the atomization module 2, wherein the conductive connector 5 is located in the sleeve layer 1 by means of embedding. and through the sleeve layer 1, one end of the conductive connector 5 is located in the first fixing groove provided by the atomization module 2, and is connected through the connection terminal of the atomization module 2 in the first fixing groove and the inner wall of the first fixing groove. butt against each other to be fixed, and one end of the conductive connector 5 is connected to the conductive gasket 4 for fixing, the conductive gasket 4 is fixed to the battery module 3, and the conductive gasket 4 and the conductive connector 5 are used as an intermediate bridge for electrical connection. Therefore, the battery module 3 is electrically connected to the atomization module 2, and the stability of the electrical connection between the battery part and the atomization working part is improved. It is worth mentioning that the abutment clamping connection method of the conductive connector 5 can reduce the connection difficulty in the assembly process between the conductive connector 5 and the atomization module 2 and the battery module 3, thereby reducing the amount of atomization. The time required for the connection process between the module 2 and the battery module 3 improves the assembly efficiency.

Optionally, a clamping part is provided on the outside of the conductive connector 5 , and the sleeve layer 1 is provided with a limiting groove, and the clamping part matches the limiting groove to abut against the conductive gasket 4 to fix the conductive connector 5 . It can be understood that the shape of the conductive connector is similar to a nail-like structure, and may be an electrode nail part with good conductivity. Since the conductive connecting piece 5 is assembled on the sleeve layer 1, one end of the conductive connecting piece 5 is in contact with the terminal of the atomization module 2 and fixedly connected, and the other end and the conductive pad 4 are difficult to be welded. For connection, the clamping part can be matched with the limiting groove, so that the clamping part of the conductive connector 5 is pressed against the conductive pad 4 to perform a fixed connection. It can be understood that the abutment method is to abut contact the relative position of the conductive connector 5 and the conductive pad 4, and further strengthen the conductive connector 5 and the conductive pad by means of welding, bonding, etc. The stability of the structural connection between 4.

Optionally, the conductive pad 4 is provided with a protrusion, and the sleeve layer 1 is provided with a groove, so that the conductive pad 4 is fixedly connected to the sleeve layer 1 through the cooperation of the protrusion and the groove. The position of the protrusion can facilitate the determination of the butt position between the protrusion and the groove between the conductive gasket 4 and the sleeve layer 1 so as to carry out abutting and fixing, which facilitates the assembly of the conductive gasket 4 and the sleeve layer 1, and at the same time the conductive gasket 4 When it is combined and fixed with the sleeve layer 1, it can also contact the position of the conductive gasket 4 and the conductive connector 5 provided on the sleeve layer 1, which can reduce the assembly time required for the electronic atomizer, thereby improving assembly efficiency. At the same time, the structural connection stability between the conductive connector 5 and the conductive pad 4 is improved.

Optionally, electrode grooves are provided on the conductive gasket 4 , so that the battery module 3 is fixedly connected to the conductive gasket 4 through the cooperation between the tabs of the battery module 3 and the electrode grooves. Through the fastening and fixing method of the tabs of the battery module 3 and the electrode slots, the displacement between the tabs of the battery module 3 and the conductive gasket 4 can be reduced, and the assembly time required for the electronic atomizer can be reduced, thereby The assembly efficiency is improved, and the structural connection stability between the battery module 3 and the conductive gasket 4 is improved at the same time.

In another possible implementation manner, the conductive gasket may also be connected to the tabs of the battery module by means of buckle fixing, which is not limited here.

Optionally, the conductive gasket 4 is provided with a second positioning groove, and one end of the conductive connecting member 5 is located inside the second positioning groove. It can be understood that the shape in the second positioning groove is similar to the shape of one end of the conductive connector 5, and is used for aligning one end of the conductive connector 5 when both sides of one end of the conductive connector 5 are attached to the inner wall of the second positioning groove. The position is restricted and fixed.

Optionally, the diameter of the first positioning groove matches the overall diameter of the conductive connector 5 and the connection terminal of the atomization module 2 . It can be understood that the inner wall of the first positioning groove of the atomization module 2 has a certain degree of elasticity, which can facilitate the placement of the conductive connector 5 and the wiring terminal of the atomization module 2 in the first positioning groove, so that according to the first positioning The elastic deformation of the groove protruding outward pushes against the conductive connector 5 and the terminal of the atomization module 2 in the first positioning groove, making the contact and fixed connection between the conductive connector 5 and the terminal of the atomization module 2 more tightly , so as to improve the structural connection stability between the conductive connector 5 and the connection terminal of the atomization module 2 .

Optionally, the sleeve layer 1 is provided with a perforation, and the conductive connector 5 is located in the perforation. The shape of the conductive connector 5 matches the shape of the perforation, that is, the perforation fits the conductive connector 5, so as to fix the position of the conductive connector 5 .

Optionally, the connection terminals of the atomization module 2 are fastened in the first positioning groove. It can be understood that the connecting terminal has a certain force-deformability, and is located in the first positioning groove through the fastening method, so that the connecting terminal can be deformed to a certain extent and come into contact with the conductive connecting member 5, thereby facilitating Adjust the position of the connection terminal to connect and fix the conductive connector 5 .

Optionally, the first positioning groove protrudes from the bottom of the atomization module 2, and the sleeve layer 1 is provided with a first docking groove, so that the outer side of the first positioning groove cooperates with the inner wall of the first docking groove to make the sleeve layer 1 It is fixedly connected with the atomization module 2.

Optionally, the sleeve layer 1 is made of silica gel. It can be understood that the silica gel has a certain high temperature resistance, and can exist stably at the working temperature of the atomization module 2. The silica gel also has a certain elasticity, so that the battery module 3 and the The elastic deformation formed by the inward extrusion of the atomization module 2 against the casing layer 1 increases the friction between the casing layer 1, the battery module 3 and the atomization module 2, and reduces the assembly time between the casing layer 1 and the atomization component 2, thereby improving Assembly efficiency, in addition to improving the stability of the structure.

It is worth mentioning that the sleeve 1 can also be provided with a microphone hole for placing a corresponding microphone, so as to control the working state of the atomization module 2 by detecting the airflow in the air path of the atomization module 2 .

Optionally, an external thread structure is provided on the outer side of the sleeve layer 1 , so that the sleeve layer 1 is fixedly connected to the atomization module 2 and the battery module 3 through the cooperation of the external thread structure with the inner wall of the atomization module 2 and the inner wall of the battery module 3 .

Please refer to Figure 4, the second aspect of the present application provides an electronic atomizer assembly method, including the following steps:

S1. Provide an atomization module, a conductive gasket, a casing, a battery module, a top seal, and a casing. The atomization module is provided with a first positioning groove and a connecting terminal, the connecting terminal is located in the first positioning groove, and the conductive gasket Electrode slots are provided, perforations are provided on the sleeve layer, and tabs are provided on the battery module;

S2. Fixedly connect the conductive gasket to one side of the jacket layer to obtain the first connection component;

S3. Insert the conductive connector into the through hole of the first connection component. One end of the conductive connector is fixedly connected to the conductive gasket, and the other end is located in the first positioning groove of the atomization module and connected to the top of the terminal of the atomization module. , so that the sleeve layer is fixedly connected with the atomization module to obtain the target intermediate;

S4, fixedly connecting the tabs of the battery module with the target intermediate to obtain the first semi-finished product;

S5, oiling the first semi-finished product through the oiling machine and assembling the top seal to obtain the second semi-finished product;

S6. Assembling the shell on the second semi-finished product to obtain a finished product.

It can be understood that the atomization module in step S1 is composed of oil storage cotton, central tube, heating wire, and oil storage sleeve, wherein the oil storage cotton is located between the central tube and the oil storage sleeve to form the core of the atomization module. The oil storage part; the heating wire is located in the center tube to form the atomization working part of the atomization assembly.

Specifically, the assembly process of the electronic atomizer of this application is as follows:

Assembly of the atomization module: Usually, the oil storage cotton is placed between the center tube and the oil tank casing, and then the heating wire is assembled in the center tube.

Assembly of the first connection assembly: Insert the conductive connector 5, that is, the electrode nail into the perforation in the sleeve layer 1, and set the conductive gasket 4 and the sleeve layer 1 on the side of the sleeve layer 1 corresponding to the clamping part of the electrode nail. Through the cooperation of the groove on the sleeve layer 1 and the protrusion on the conductive pad 4, they are tightly connected to each other.

Assembly of the target intermediate: the bottom of the atomization module 2 is sleeved on the outside of one end of the sleeve layer 1, and the atomization module 2 is connected to the above-mentioned connecting intermediate through the cooperation of the electrode nails with the first positioning groove on the atomization module 2 . Wherein, the bottom of the atomization module 2 can also be provided with a docking groove, so as to cooperate with the docking protrusion provided on the sleeve layer 1 to further enhance the connection and fixing effect.

Assembly of the first semi-finished product: the tab of the battery corresponding to the battery module 3 cooperates with the electrode groove provided on the conductive gasket 4 to make the battery and the conductive gasket 4 fixedly connected, and then put the battery into the casing of the battery module 3 to carry out Assemble, and sleeve the casing of the battery module 3 on the outside of the other end of the sleeve layer 1, so that the battery module 3 is fixedly connected to the above-mentioned connecting intermediate.

Assembly of the second semi-finished product: After the above assembly process is completed to obtain the first semi-finished product, the first semi-finished product is assembled with top sealing silica gel after the automatic oiling machine to obtain the second semi-finished product.

Assembly of the finished product: After manual inspection of the second semi-finished product, the shell is assembled by a fully automatic shell assembly machine to obtain the finished product of the electronic atomizer.

It should be declared that the content of the above application and specific implementation methods are intended to prove the practical application of the technical solutions provided by this application, and should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of protection of this application. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications, equivalent replacements or improvements within the spirit and principles of the present application. The scope of protection of the present application is subject to the appended claims.

Claims (10)

An electronic atomizer, characterized in that it includes: a sleeve layer, an atomization module, a battery module, a conductive gasket, a conductive connector and a casing; One side of the sleeve layer is fixedly connected to the atomization module, and the other side is fixedly connected to the battery module; the tab of the battery module is fixedly connected to the conductive gasket; the atomization module is provided with a second A positioning slot, the terminal of the atomization module is located in the first positioning slot; the sleeve layer is provided with a perforation, the conductive connector passes through the perforation, one end is connected to the conductive pad, and the other One end is located in the first positioning groove and connected to the terminal of the atomization module in abutment contact, so as to electrically connect the battery module to the atomization module through the conductive connector and the conductive gasket; The shell is sheathed and fixed outside the atomization module, the battery module and the jacket. The electronic atomizer according to claim 1, wherein a clamping part is provided on the outside of the conductive connector, a limiting groove is provided on the sleeve, and the clamping part matches the limiting groove , so as to abut against the conductive gasket to fix the conductive connector. The electronic atomizer according to claim 1, wherein an electrode groove is provided on the conductive gasket, so that the battery module and the electrode groove can be connected through the cooperation between the tab of the battery module and the electrode groove. The conductive pads are fixedly connected. The electronic atomizer according to claim 1, wherein the conductive gasket is provided with a protrusion, and the sleeve is provided with a groove, so that the protrusion and the groove can cooperate The conductive gasket is fixedly connected with the sleeve layer. The electronic atomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a second positioning groove is provided on the conductive gasket, and one end of the conductive connecting member is located inside the second positioning groove. The electronic atomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the shape of the conductive connector matches the shape of the through hole. The electronic atomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the connection terminal of the atomization module is fastened in the first positioning groove. The electronic atomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first positioning groove protrudes from the bottom of the atomization module, and the sleeve layer is provided with a first docking groove , so that the outer side of the first positioning groove cooperates with the inner wall of the first docking groove so that the sleeve layer is fixedly connected with the atomization module. The electronic atomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the sleeve layer is made of silica gel. An electronic atomizer assembly method, applied to the electronic atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that the assembly method comprises the following steps: S1. Provide an atomization module, a conductive gasket, a casing, a battery module, a top seal, and a casing, the atomization module is provided with a first positioning groove and a connection terminal, and the connection terminal is located in the first positioning groove , the conductive gasket is provided with electrode grooves, the sleeve layer is provided with perforations, and the battery module is provided with tabs; S2. Fixedly connect the conductive gasket to one side of the jacket layer to obtain a first connection component; S3. Insert the conductive connector into the through hole of the first connection component, one end of the conductive connector is fixedly connected to the conductive pad, and the other end is located in the first positioning groove of the atomization module The terminals of the atomization module are connected in contact with each other, so that the sleeve layer is fixedly connected with the atomization module to obtain a target intermediate; S4. Fixedly connecting the tabs of the battery module to the target intermediate to obtain a first semi-finished product; S5. Oiling the first semi-finished product through an oiling machine and assembling a top seal to obtain a second semi-finished product; S6. Assembling the shell on the second semi-finished product to obtain a finished product.

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