Key installation structure of aerosol generator and aerosol generator

Abstract

The present invention discloses a button mounting structure for an aerosol generator and an aerosol generator, wherein the button mounting structure includes a main body provided with a mounting hole, and a switch, an elastic member, and a button arranged in sequence from the inside to the outside along the axial direction of the mounting hole, wherein the switch and the elastic member are both fastened to the main body, the first end of the button is fastened to the main body, and the second end is movably plugged into the main body and elastically abuts against the elastic member, and when the second end of the button is pressed, the second end swings around the first end as the center and presses down the elastic member, so that the elastic member presses the switch; when the pressing is cancelled, the elastic member rebounds and drives the second end to swing in a direction away from the switch to disengage from the switch. By making the button into a cantilever structure, one end of the button is fixed to the main body, and the other end is movably plugged into the main body, and the elasticity of the button itself is used to achieve slight swing, thereby simplifying the button mounting structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a key installation structure of an aerosol generator and an aerosol generator using the key installation structure of an aerosol generator. Background Art

[0002] Aerosol generators heat and atomize oil into aerosol, which is then delivered to the user. Currently, aerosol generators typically use a button-controlled power supply to power the atomizer, thereby heating the atomizer. Existing buttons include large and small buttons. Large buttons are widely used because they have a larger pressable area, making them easier for users to ignite.

[0003] In the prior art, a rotating shaft is provided at one end of the key, utilizing the principle of leverage to achieve rotation of the large key, while a spring is provided at the other end to achieve automatic rebound of the large key. This structure presents two problems. On the one hand, a limiting structure is required to limit the key to prevent it from separating from the main body during movement. On the other hand, sufficient preload space must be reserved when installing the spring to ensure that the spring is in the appropriate preload state. At the same time, both ends of the spring need to be positioned and guided to ensure the accuracy of the spring's expansion and contraction direction. This results in a complex structure for the large key, which in turn increases the size of the aerosol generator and the difficulty of installation.

[0004] Therefore, the existing technology needs to be improved and enhanced. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a button installation structure of an aerosol generator and an aerosol generator, aiming to simplify the large button structure of the aerosol generator.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0007] A button mounting structure for an aerosol generator, characterized in that it includes a main body provided with a mounting hole, and a switch, an elastic member and a button arranged in sequence from the inside to the outside along the axial direction of the mounting hole, the switch and the elastic member are both fastened to the main body, the first end of the button is fastened to the main body, and the second end is movably inserted into the main body and elastically abuts against the elastic member, when the second end of the button is pressed, the second end swings around the first end as the center and presses down the elastic member, so that the elastic member presses the switch; when the pressing is released, the elastic member rebounds and drives the second end to swing in a direction away from the switch to disengage from the switch.

[0008] 2. The button mounting structure of the aerosol generator according to claim 1 is characterized in that the elastic member includes a base and an elastic arm, the base is fastened to the main body and sleeved on the switch, one end of the elastic arm is connected to the base, and the other end is suspended and located directly above the switch.

[0009] 3. The button mounting structure of the aerosol generator according to claim 2 is characterized in that the base is provided with a through hole, one end of the elastic arm is connected to the hole wall of the through hole, and the other end is suspended and located above the through hole, and the switch passes through the through hole and is opposite to the suspended end of the elastic arm.

[0010] 4. The button mounting structure of the aerosol generator according to claim 2, characterized in that the elastic arm includes a fixed end extending obliquely upward and a cantilever end parallel to the plane where the switch is located, and the cantilever end is located directly above the switch and elastically abuts against the button.

[0011] 5. The button mounting structure of the aerosol generator according to claim 2, characterized in that a buffer piece made of soft rubber is protruded from the second end of the button toward the elastic piece, and the buffer piece elastically abuts against the elastic arm to put the elastic arm in a pre-stressed state.

[0012] 6. The button mounting structure of the aerosol generator according to claim 1, wherein the main body is provided with a receiving groove communicating with the mounting hole, the second end of the button is received in the receiving groove and can move in the receiving groove along the axial direction of the mounting hole.

[0013] 7. The button mounting structure of the aerosol generator according to claim 6 is characterized in that the thickness of the second end of the button is smaller than the height of the accommodating groove in the axial direction of the mounting hole to form a moving gap at the second end.

[0014] 8. The button mounting structure of the aerosol generator according to claim 6 is characterized in that the second end of the button is provided with a limiting step adapted to the accommodating groove, the step surface of the limiting step is accommodated in the accommodating groove, the vertical surface of the step surface abuts against the open end surface of the accommodating groove, and when the elastic member rebounds, the limiting step moves until the step surface abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating groove.

[0015] 9. The button mounting structure of the aerosol generator according to claim 1 is characterized in that the first end of the button is provided with a fixing frame fixedly connected to the main body, the fixing frame is L-shaped, and includes a connecting plate protruding outward from the first end and a fixing plate vertically connected to the connecting plate, and a rotating shaft protrudes from the connection between the connecting plate and the fixing plate.

[0016] 10. An aerosol generator, characterized by comprising the button installation structure of the aerosol generator according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

[0017] Beneficial effect: The technology of the present invention provides a button mounting structure of an aerosol generator and an aerosol generator, the button mounting structure includes a main body with a mounting hole, and a switch, an elastic member and a button arranged in sequence from the inside to the outside along the axial direction of the mounting hole, the switch and the elastic member are both fastened to the main body, the first end of the button is fastened to the main body, and the second end is movably inserted into the main body and elastically abuts against the elastic member, when the second end of the button is pressed, the second end swings around the first end as the center and presses down the elastic member, so that the elastic member presses the switch; when the pressing is released, the elastic member rebounds and drives the second end to swing away from the switch to disengage from the switch. By making the button into a cantilever structure, one end of the button is fixed to the main body and the other end is movably inserted into the main body, and the elasticity of the button itself is used to achieve slight swing. Compared with the existing method of using a rotating shaft to achieve key rotation, the button mounting structure is simplified and the space occupied by the button in the internal part of the aerosol generator is reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 An exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the button mounting structure of the aerosol generator of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 A three-dimensional diagram of an elastic member in a preferred embodiment of the button mounting structure of the aerosol generator of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 A three-dimensional diagram of a button in a preferred embodiment of the button installation structure of the aerosol generator of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a first state of a preferred embodiment of the button installation structure of the aerosol generator of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the second state of a preferred embodiment of the button installation structure of the aerosol generator of the present invention.

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[0027] The purpose, features and advantages of the present invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with the embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0030] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in the present invention are for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the fact that they can be implemented by ordinary technicians in this field. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0031] In the present invention, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connection" and "fixation" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" can mean fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 1-5, which is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the button mounting structure of the aerosol generator provided by the present invention. The button mounting structure includes a main body 1, a switch 2, an elastic member 3 and a button 4. The main body 1 is provided with a mounting hole 11 for mounting the button 4. The switch 2, elastic member 3 and button 4 are arranged in sequence from the inside to the outside along the axial direction of the mounting hole 11. The switch 2 and the elastic member 3 are both fastened in the main body 1. The first end 41 of the button 4 is fastened to the main body 1, and the second end 42 is movably inserted into the main body 1 and elastically abuts against the elastic member 3. When the second end 42 of the button 4 is pressed, the second end 42 swings around the first end 41 as the center and presses down the elastic member 3, so that the elastic member 3 presses the switch 2. When the pressure applied to the button 4 is removed, the elastic member 3 rebounds and drives the second end 42 to swing away from the switch 2 to disengage from the switch 2. In this embodiment, the button 4 is made into a cantilever structure, so that one end of the button 4 is fixed to the main body 1 and the other end is movably inserted into the main body 1, and the elasticity of the button 4 itself is used to achieve slight swing. Compared with the existing method of using the rotating shaft 412 to achieve the rotation of the button 4, the installation structure of the button 4 is simplified and the internal space occupied by the button 4 of the aerosol generator is reduced.

[0033] In this embodiment, if Figure 1-2 As shown, the main body 1 includes a shell, in which components such as a battery, a circuit board, and wires are installed. The shell is provided with the mounting hole 11. The switch 2 is soldered to the circuit board and exposed from the mounting hole 11. The elastic member 3 is fastened to the circuit board and is located above the switch 2. The elastic member 3 includes a base 31 and an elastic arm 32. The base 31 includes a cover 311 and support legs 312 formed by vertically bending along the edge of the cover 311. The cover 311 and / or the support legs 312 are fastened to the circuit board by threaded connections. The cover 311 is provided with a through hole 313. The cover 311 covers the circuit board, and the switch 2 passes through the through hole 313, so that the base 31 is sleeved on the switch 2. Since the support legs 312 and the cover 311 form a supporting height, the base 31 also serves to protect the switch 2 and the components on the circuit board. Preferably, the length of the base 31 in the width direction is adapted to the circuit board, and the support feet 312 have at least one limit block 314 protruding toward the circuit board on both sides opposite to each other in the width direction, and the vertical distance between the limit blocks 314 on both sides is equal to the width of the circuit board, so that the circuit board is clamped between the limit blocks 314 on both sides to limit the base 31.

[0034] like Figure 2As shown, one end of the elastic arm 32 includes a fixed end 321 and a cantilever end 322. The fixed end 321 is fixedly connected to the base 31, and the cantilever end 322 is suspended in the air and located directly above the switch 2. When the cantilever end 322 of the elastic arm 32 is compressed, the elastic arm 32 undergoes elastic deformation and presses the switch 2. Preferably, the fixed end 321 of the elastic arm 32 is connected to the hole wall of the through hole 313, extends obliquely upward in a direction away from the hole wall, and is connected to the cantilever end 322. The plane on which the cantilever end 322 is located is parallel to the exposed surface of the switch 2 and is located directly above the switch 2. In this way, when the cantilever end 322 moves downward, it can form a surface contact with the switch 2 and maximize the surface contact area, thereby ensuring the triggering efficiency of the switch 2. In actual application, the elastic arm 32 can be made of an elastic plastic sheet or metal sheet. In this embodiment, the through-hole 313 is provided in the elastic member 3, surrounding the switch 2. This allows the elastic member 3 to partially sink in the thickness direction of the aerosol generator and lie flush with the switch 2. This significantly reduces the internal space occupied by the elastic member 3 in the thickness direction. Furthermore, the elastic arm 32 extends upward at an angle from a plane flush with the switch 2. Compared to existing springs, the space required for installing the elastic arm 32 is smaller. Furthermore, since the elastic arm 32 is integrally formed with the base 31, it does not require further positioning during installation, reducing installation difficulty and improving installation efficiency.

[0035] In this embodiment, if Figure 3 As shown, the button 4 is an arc-shaped plate structure, and the curvature of the button 4 is adapted to the curvature of the outer surface of the main body 1, so that a smooth surface is formed when the button 4 is installed in the mounting hole 11. In this embodiment, the mounting hole 11 is located on the surface of one side of the main body 1 and covers most of the area of ​​this side. The button 4 is installed on the main body 1 and closes the mounting hole 11. Therefore, the button 4, as a component of the outer shell of the main body 1, greatly increases the area that the user can press, making it convenient for the user to operate. Specifically, the first end 41 of the button 4 is provided with a fixing frame 411 fixedly connected to the main body 1. The fixing frame 411 is L-shaped, and includes a connecting plate 4111 and a fixing plate 4112. The connecting plate 4111 is formed by the first end 41 protruding outward, and the fixing plate 4112 is vertically connected to the connecting plate 4111. The fixing plate 4112 is provided with a first connecting hole 4113, and the main body 1 is provided with a second connecting hole. The first connecting hole 4113 and the second connecting hole are passed through the connecting holes in sequence so that the fixing plate 4112 is fixedly connected to the main body 1, thereby fastening the first end 41 of the button 4 to the main body 1.

[0036] Furthermore, at both ends of the connection between the fixed plate 4112 and the connecting plate 4111, there are respectively protruding shafts 412 outwardly along the width direction of the button 4, and the surface of the rotating shaft 412 is arc-shaped. Correspondingly, the main body 1 is provided with two supports adapted to the two rotating shafts 412, and the two rotating shafts 412 are respectively mounted on the corresponding supports and can rotate relative to the supports. Preferably, the surface of the support in contact with the rotating shaft 412 is an arc-shaped surface adapted to the rotating shaft 412, which can increase the contact area of ​​the rotating shaft 412 and provide guidance for the swing of the button 4, making the swing smoother. Preferably, the distance between the two supports is adapted to the width of the fixed plate 4112 and the connecting plate 4111, so that the fixed plate 4112 and the connecting plate 4111 are just engaged between the two supports to achieve positioning.

[0037] In this embodiment, if Figure 4-5 As shown, the main body 1 is provided with a receiving groove 12 for receiving the second end 42. The opening of the receiving groove 12 faces the first end 41 of the button 4 and communicates with the mounting hole 11. The second end 42 is accommodated in the receiving groove 12, and the thickness of the second end 42 is less than the height of the receiving groove 12 along the axial direction of the mounting hole 11. This creates a clearance between the second end 42 and the inner wall of the receiving groove 12 in the thickness direction. When the second end 42 is not pressed, it abuts against the upper inner wall of the receiving groove 12 under the support of the elastic member 3. When the second end 42 is pressed, the second end 42 swings around the first end 41, pressing down the elastic member 3 and abutting against the lower inner wall of the receiving groove 12. In actual use, the button 4 is made of a slightly elastic plastic, engineering plastic, metal, or other material. To prevent hard contact between the button 4 and the elastic member 3, a soft rubber cushioning member 424 is provided on the second end 42, facing the elastic member 3. The buffer member 424 elastically contacts the elastic arm 32, so that the elastic arm 32 is in a pre-compressed state. This not only prevents the elastic arm 32 from being crushed, but also increases the elastic force and enhances the pressing feel.

[0038] Furthermore, the second end 42 of the button 4 is provided with a limiting step 421 that matches the receiving slot 12. The step surface 422 of the limiting step 421 extends into the receiving slot 12 and swings within the receiving slot 12 along the axial direction of the mounting hole 11. The vertical surface 423 of the step surface 422 abuts against the open end surface of the receiving slot 12. The vertical surface 423 limits the displacement of the second end 42 in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the mounting hole 11, preventing the second end 42 from excessively extending into the receiving slot 12 and causing damage, or preventing the second end 42 from deviating from the position directly above the switch 2, resulting in a failure to press and trigger the switch 2.

[0039] The present invention also provides an aerosol generator, which has a button mounting structure as described above. The specific structure of the button mounting structure of the aerosol generator refers to the above embodiments. Since the aerosol generator adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described one by one here.

[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made by using the contents of the present invention description and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A button installation structure for an aerosol generator, characterized in that: The invention comprises a main body provided with a mounting hole, and a switch, an elastic member, and a button arranged in sequence from the inside to the outside along the axial direction of the mounting hole, wherein the switch and the elastic member are both fastened to the main body, the first end of the button is fastened to the main body, and the second end is movably inserted into the main body and elastically abuts against the elastic member, and when the second end of the button is pressed, the second end swings around the first end as the center and presses down the elastic member, so that the elastic member presses the switch; when the pressing is released, the elastic member rebounds and drives the second end to swing away from the switch, so as to disengage from the switch; The elastic member includes a base and an elastic arm, wherein the base is fastened to the main body and sleeved on the switch, and one end of the elastic arm is connected to the base, and the other end is suspended and located directly above the switch; The base is provided with a through hole, one end of the elastic arm is connected to the hole wall of the through hole, and the other end is suspended and located above the through hole, and the switch passes through the through hole and faces the suspended end of the elastic arm; By arranging the through hole in the elastic member, the elastic member is arranged around the switch, so that a partial structure of the elastic member sinks in the thickness direction of the aerosol generator.

2. The button installation structure of the aerosol generator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic arm includes a fixed end extending obliquely upward and a cantilever end parallel to the plane where the switch is located. The cantilever end is located directly above the switch and elastically abuts against the button.

3. The button installation structure of the aerosol generator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buffer piece made of soft rubber is protruded from the second end of the button toward the elastic piece, and the buffer piece elastically abuts against the elastic arm so that the elastic arm is in a pre-stressed state.

4. The button installation structure of the aerosol generator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body is provided with a receiving groove communicated with the mounting hole. The second end of the button is received in the receiving groove and can move in the receiving groove along the axial direction of the mounting hole.

5. The button installation structure of the aerosol generator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The thickness of the second end of the button is smaller than the height of the accommodating groove in the axial direction of the mounting hole, so as to form a movement gap at the second end.

6. The button installation structure of the aerosol generator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second end of the button is provided with a limiting step adapted to the accommodating groove, the step surface of the limiting step is accommodated in the accommodating groove, the vertical surface of the step surface abuts against the open end surface of the accommodating groove, and when the elastic member rebounds, the limiting step moves until the step surface abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating groove.

7. The button installation structure of the aerosol generator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first end of the button is provided with a fixing frame fixedly connected to the main body. The fixing frame is L-shaped and includes a connecting plate formed by protruding outward from the first end and a fixing plate vertically connected to the connecting plate. A rotating shaft protrudes from the connection between the connecting plate and the fixing plate.

8. An aerosol generator, characterized by comprising the button installation structure of the aerosol generator according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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