Cooling Component, Cartridge and Its Assembly Method

Abstract

The present application provides a cooling component, a cigarette cartridge, and an assembly method thereof. Among them, the cooling component includes a cooling part, a supporting part, and a functional part. The cooling part has a first through hole that penetrates a first end face and a second end face that are arranged opposite to each other. The supporting part has a second through hole that penetrates a third end face and a fourth end face that are arranged opposite to each other, the supporting part is fixed in the first through hole, and the third end face is flush with the first end face. The functional part is at least partially fixed in the second through hole. The cooling component provided in the present application can improve the cooling function of the cooling component or make the cooling component have more functions, improve the user's taste and suction effect. Secondly, the functional parts can also be fixed to prevent the functional parts from moving at will. It can also reduce the inhalation resistance, save raw materials, reduce the difficulty of preparation, and reduce costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of cigarette cartridges, and specifically relates to a cooling component, a cigarette cartridge and an assembly method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Nowadays, more and more users use cigarette cartridges to replace traditional cigarettes to reduce the damage caused by traditional cigarettes to the user's body. Existing cigarette cartridges usually include a cooling component, but the function of the cooling component cannot meet the growing needs of users. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, the first aspect of the present application provides a cooling component, including:

[0004] The cooling member has a first through hole penetrating a first end surface and a second end surface that are arranged opposite to each other;

[0005] A carrier having a second through hole penetrating a third end surface and a fourth end surface that are disposed opposite to each other, the carrier being fixed in the first through hole, and the third end surface being flush with the first end surface; and

[0006] The functional component is at least partially fixed in the second through hole.

[0007] The cooling component provided in the first aspect of the present application can firstly improve the cooling function of the cooling component by adding functional parts, or enable the cooling component to have other functions in addition to the cooling function, such as fragrance enhancement, health care, treatment, etc., thereby increasing the functional types of the cooling component and improving the user's taste and smoking effect.

[0008] Secondly, by adding a bearing member and a functional member in the first through hole of the cooling member, and fixing the bearing member in the first through hole, and fixing the functional member in the second through hole of the bearing member, the cooling member can be used to fix the bearing member, and the bearing member can fix the functional member, so that the functional member is better fixed in the cooling member and prevented from moving in the cooling member.

[0009] Again, the present application makes the third end face of the carrier flush with the first end face, so that the third end face and the first end face can be used together to abut other parts of the cigarette cartridge, such as the filter, so that other parts can be better supported on the cooling member and the carrier. And because the first end face and the third end face can be used to support other parts, there is no need to set a breathable sealing part on the end face, which can increase the ventilation area of ​​the cooling component, make the smoke flow smoother, and reduce the inhalation resistance. In addition, since there is no need to set a breathable sealing part, it can also save raw materials, reduce the difficulty of preparation, and reduce costs.

[0010] Wherein, a surface of the functional component close to the third end face is flush with the third end face, or has a distance therefrom.

[0011] Wherein, the functional component is projected onto the carrier and is located inside the carrier.

[0012] The functional component is interference-fitted with the carrier, and a first groove is provided on the inner side wall of the carrier, and part of the functional component is arranged in the first groove.

[0013] Wherein, the functional part includes a shell, and a liquid or gaseous functional part arranged in the shell, and the shell abuts against the supporting part; the shell can be broken when subjected to a preset external force along the radial direction of the cooling part.

[0014] The second aspect of the present application provides a cigarette cartridge, comprising:

[0015] A tube body having a receiving hole;

[0016] A sealing member, sealed on the end surface of the tube body and covering the receiving hole;

[0017] A smoke generating member, disposed in the receiving hole and adjacent to the sealing member;

[0018] The cooling assembly provided in the first aspect of the present application is disposed in the accommodating hole, and the second end surface is closer to the smoking element than the first end surface; and

[0019] The filter element is disposed in the accommodating hole and is adjacent to the first end surface.

[0020] The cigarette cartridge provided in the second aspect of the present application can improve the cooling function of the cigarette cartridge or make the cigarette cartridge have more functions by adopting the cooling component provided in the first aspect of the present application, thereby improving the taste and suction effect of the user. Secondly, the functional parts can be fixed to prevent the functional parts from moving at will. In addition, the inhalation resistance can be reduced, raw materials can be saved, the difficulty of preparation can be reduced, and the cost can be reduced.

[0021] In addition, the second end face is closer to the smoking element, in other words, the first end face is closer to the filter element, that is, the functional element is closer to the filter element. When the cigarette cartridge is used, especially when used with a smoking article, the smoking element usually needs to be inserted into the smoking article, so making the functional element close to the filter element can facilitate the user to use the functional element, thereby preventing the functional element from being stuck in the smoking article and causing the user to be unable to use the functional element.

[0022] Wherein, the cooling component further comprises a breathable sealing portion fixed to the second end surface, the breathable sealing portion shields the first through hole, and the breathable sealing portion is adjacent to the smoking element.

[0023] Wherein, a side of the tube body facing away from the cooling component has an identification area corresponding to the functional part.

[0024] Wherein, the tube body at the marking area is provided with a second groove.

[0025] The third aspect of the present application provides a method for assembling a cigarette cartridge, comprising:

[0026] Providing a carrier and a functional component, wherein the carrier has a second through hole penetrating a third end surface and a fourth end surface that are disposed opposite to each other, and fixing at least a part of the functional component in the second through hole;

[0027] A cooling component is provided, wherein the cooling component has a first through hole penetrating a first end surface and a second end surface that are arranged opposite to each other, and the bearing component having the functional component fixed thereon is fixed in the first through hole, and the third end surface is made flush with the first end surface, so as to obtain a cooling assembly;

[0028] A tube body and a sealing member are provided, wherein the tube body has a receiving hole, and the sealing member is sealed to the end surface of the tube body and covers the receiving hole;

[0029] Providing a smoking member, and arranging the smoking member in the containing hole and adjacent to the sealing member;

[0030] The cooling component is arranged in the accommodating hole, and the second end surface is closer to the smoking element than the first end surface; and

[0031] A filter element is provided and arranged in the receiving hole and adjacent to the first end surface.

[0032] The assembly method provided in the third aspect of the present application can improve the cooling function of the cigarette cartridge or make the cigarette cartridge have more functions by adopting the above-mentioned preparation method, thereby improving the user's taste and suction effect. Secondly, the functional parts can be fixed to prevent the functional parts from moving at will. It can also reduce the inhalation resistance, save raw materials, reduce the difficulty of preparation, and reduce costs. In addition, placing the functional parts close to the filter can facilitate users to use the functional parts. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the implementation modes of the present application, the drawings required for use in the implementation modes of the present application will be described below.

[0034] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cooling component in one embodiment of the present application.

[0035] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cooling component in one embodiment of the present application.

[0036] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of a carrier in one embodiment of the present application.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of functional components in one embodiment of the present application.

[0038] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the functional component in another embodiment of the present application.

[0039] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the functional component and the carrier in one embodiment of the present application.

[0040] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the functional component and the carrier in another embodiment of the present application.

[0041] Figure 8 Exploded view of the functional component and the carrier in one embodiment of the present application.

[0042] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the cartridge in one embodiment of the present application.

[0043] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the tube body in one embodiment of the present application.

[0044] Figure 11 Partial schematic diagram of the cartridge in one embodiment of the present application.

[0045] Figure 12 Schematic diagram of the cartridge in another embodiment of the present application.

[0046] Figure 13 Partial schematic diagram of the cartridge in another embodiment of the present application.

[0047] Figure 14 Schematic diagram of the cartridge in yet another embodiment of the present application.

[0048] Figure 15 Exploded view of the cartridge in one embodiment of the present application.

[0049] Figure 16 Schematic diagram of the cartridge in yet another embodiment of the present application.

[0050] Figure 17 Schematic diagram of the cartridge in yet another embodiment of the present application.

[0051] Figure 18 Schematic diagram of the cartridge in yet another embodiment of the present application.

[0052] Figure 19 Process flow chart of the assembly method of the cartridge in one embodiment of the present application.

[0053] Reference numeral description:

[0054] Cartridge - 1, Cooling component - 2, Cooling element - 10, First through - hole - 100, First end face - 101, Second end face - 102, Carrier - 20, Second through - hole - 200, Third end face - 201, Fourth end face - 202, First groove - 21, Functional component - 30, Outer shell - 31, Functional part - 32, Tube body - 40, Accommodation hole - 41, Sealing component - 50, Smoking component - 60, Filter component - 70, Breathable sealing part - 80, Hole - 81, Decorative component - 90, First end - 91, Second end - 92, Identification area - 93, Second groove - 94. Detailed implementation manners

[0055] The following are the preferred implementation manners of the present application. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art in the technical field, without departing from the principle of the present application, several improvements and refinements can be made, and these improvements and refinements are also regarded as the protection scope of the present application.

[0056] Before introducing the technical solution of the present application, the technical problems in the related art will be introduced in detail.

[0057] Traditional cigarettes contain a large amount of tar and nicotine, which seriously endanger the health of users. With the increasing demand for health among users, the cartridge 1 has emerged accordingly. The smoking component 60 in the cartridge 1 usually does not contain tobacco components, or contains a small amount of tobacco components. And the cartridge 1 is usually a heat - not - burn cartridge 1, that is, the smoking component 60 is heated without being burned. This can avoid the generation of harmful substances such as tar and nicotine, and at the same time will not pollute the surrounding environment and will not affect the people around, ensuring the health of smokers and the people around.

[0058] Based on the above differences, more and more users now use the cartridge 1 to replace traditional cigarettes to reduce the damage caused by traditional cigarettes to the user's body. The cooling component 2 in the cartridge 1 usually plays the role of reducing the temperature of the smoke, preventing the smoke temperature from being too high and scalding the user's mouth when the user smokes. However, the current function of the cooling component 2 cannot meet the growing needs of users. For example, the current taste of the cartridge 1 is usually determined by the original smell of the smoking component 60. Or it is obtained by adding edible flavors and fragrances to the smoking component 60. However, due to factors such as the volume of the smoking component 60, there are certain limitations in its aroma, persistence and taste richness.

[0059] In view of this, in order to solve the above problems, the present application provides a cooling component 2. Please refer to Figures 1-5 , Figure 1 which is a schematic structural diagram of the cooling component in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 which is a schematic structural diagram of the cooling element in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 3 which is a schematic structural diagram of the carrier in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 4This is a schematic structural diagram of a functional component in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a functional component in another embodiment of the present application.

[0060] In this embodiment, a cooling component 2 is provided, which includes a cooling element 10, a carrier 20, and a functional component 30. Among them, the cooling element 10 has a first through hole 100 penetrating through the first end face 101 and the second end face 102 which are arranged opposite to each other. The carrier 20 has a second through hole 200 penetrating through the third end face 201 and the fourth end face 202 which are arranged opposite to each other. The carrier 20 is fixed in the first through hole 100, and the third end face 201 is flush with the first end face 101. The functional component 30 is at least partially fixed in the second through hole 200.

[0061] The cooling component 2 mainly functions to cool down and can be applied to the cartridge 1, so as to reduce the temperature of the smoke passing through the cooling component 2 and avoid scalding the user's oral cavity. The cooling component 2 provided in this embodiment generally includes a cooling element 10, a carrier 20, and a functional component 30. Next, each component and the cooperation between each component will be introduced in detail.

[0062] The cooling element 10 is the main component that functions to cool down in the cooling component 2. The cooling element 10 has a structure with a first through hole 100. Specifically, it can penetrate through the first end face 101 and the second end face 102 which are arranged opposite to each other to form the first through hole 100, so that the temperature of the smoke is reduced when the smoke passes through the first through hole 100. Optionally, the cooling element 10 can be formed by a solid cooling element 10 penetrating to form the first through hole 100, or the cooling element 10 with the first through hole 100 can be injection-molded, or the cooling element 10 with the first through hole 100 can also be formed by winding a material with a certain thickness.

[0063] Optionally, the material of the cooling element 10 includes silicone, food-grade materials, etc. The above-mentioned "food-grade materials" refer to materials that can reduce or even not produce toxic substances or harmful substances to the human body or the environment when heated. Further optionally, the food-grade materials include, but are not limited to, one or more of white cardboard, kraft paper, and polylactic acid (PLA). Specifically, the cooling element 10 includes, but is not limited to, white cardboard with a weight of 50 - 200 g / ㎡, kraft paper with a weight of 50 - 200 g / ㎡, etc.

[0064] Optionally, the length L1 of the cooling component 10 is 16-23 mm, and the outer diameter d1 is 6-6.6 mm. The above-mentioned "length" refers to the dimension in the axial direction D1. In other words, the dimension of the cooling component 10 in its axial direction D1 is 16-23 mm. And the axial direction is hereinafter represented by D1. The above-mentioned "outer diameter" refers to the dimension in the radial direction D2. And the radial direction is hereinafter represented by D2. And because the cooling component 10 has a thickness, when the cooling component 10 is opened, the cooling component 10 has an outer peripheral side wall and an inner peripheral side wall. The outer peripheral side wall has the appearance surface of the cooling component 10, and the inner peripheral side wall is surrounded to form a first through hole 100. Therefore, the cooling component 10 has two dimensions in the radial direction, one is the dimension of the opposite sides of the outer peripheral side wall (ie, the outer diameter), and the other is the dimension of the opposite sides of the inner peripheral side wall (ie, the inner diameter). In other words, the dimensions of the outer peripheral sidewalls of the cooling element 10 on both sides in the radial direction are 6-6.6 mm. The length, outer diameter, inner diameter, axial direction, and radial direction mentioned below in this application can be understood in the same way and will not be described in detail in this application.

[0065] Designing the cooling element 10 to the above-mentioned size range can not only improve the cooling performance, but also ensure the concentration of the smoke and the suction resistance during inhalation. If the outer diameter of the cooling tube is too small, the resistance to inhaling the smoke will be too large. If the outer diameter of the cooling tube is too large, the concentration of the smoke in the cooling tube will be too small, affecting the taste of the smoke. Therefore, the outer diameter of the cooling tube is 6-6.6mm, which can ensure that the concentration of the smoke in the cooling element 10 is full while ensuring that the suction resistance is small. It should be noted that the suction resistance refers to the suction resistance. The suction resistance refers to the resistance encountered by drawing the smoke into the cooling tube and drawing the smoke out of the cooling element 10.

[0066] The carrier 20 mainly serves to carry the subsequent functional parts 30. The carrier 20 is a structural part having a second through hole 200. Specifically, the third end face 201 and the fourth end face 202 that are arranged opposite to each other can be penetrated to form the second through hole 200, so that the subsequent functional parts 30 can be installed in the second through hole 200. Optionally, the carrier 20 can be a solid carrier 20 that is penetrated to form the second through hole 200, or the carrier 20 with the second through hole 200 can be injection molded by an injection molding process, or the carrier 20 with the second through hole 200 can be formed by winding a material with a certain thickness, or prepared by extrusion and drawing. In addition, the carrier 20 can be fixed in the first through hole 100, that is, the carrier 20 can remain fixed on the inner peripheral side wall of the cooling member 10. As for how to achieve the fixation of the carrier 20, this application will be described in detail below.

[0067] Optionally, the material of the carrier 20 includes, but is not limited to, food-grade polylactic acid, cellulose acetate, etc.

[0068] Optionally, the ratio of the outer diameter d2 to the length L2 of the carrier 20 is (0.7 - 0.8):1. This embodiment can make the outer diameter of the carrier 20 smaller than the length of the carrier 20, so that the carrier 20 is in a slender cylindrical shape. In this way, it is convenient to sort the carrier 20 in the length direction by using a vibrating bowl feeder during automatic assembly. When the sorting of the carrier 20 is incorrect, for example, some carriers 20 are sorted in the outer diameter direction, the operator can find and correct it in time. If the ratio of the outer diameter dimension to the length is too large, such as 1:1, it is not easy for the operator to find when the sorting is incorrect. At this time, during assembly, the extending directions of the first through hole 100 and the second through hole 200 are perpendicular, and the flue gas cannot enter and discharge from the cooling member 10, resulting in an incorrect loading action and causing the equipment to stop working. If the ratio of the outer diameter dimension to the length is too small, such as 0.5:1, the outer diameter is too small, and the carrier 20 cannot be fixed in the cooling member 10 during assembly.

[0069] Further optionally, the length L2 of the carrier 20 is 6 - 8 mm, the outer diameter d2 is 5.8 - 6 mm, and the inner diameter d2' is 3 - 4 mm. The inner diameter of the carrier 20 is the actual passing size of the flue gas. Therefore, an inner diameter of 3 - 4 mm can not only enable the functional member 30 to be well fixed but also allow the flue gas to pass smoothly, reducing the suction resistance. Moreover, the inner and outer diameter dimensions also affect the size of the end face of the carrier 20, thereby affecting the performance of the carrier 20 in abutting against the filter member 70. This embodiment can achieve a good abutting and fixing effect through the above dimensions.

[0070] The functional member 30 is used to achieve various functions. In other words, various functions can be achieved by using factors such as the shape, structure, and material of the functional member 30. For example, if the material of the functional member 30 is a heat-absorbing material such as metal, plastic, etc., when the flue gas is transmitted to the functional member 30, a large amount of heat can be absorbed by the heat-absorbing material, thereby further improving the cooling effect. If the functional member 30 has various fragrances, the functional member 30 can be used to change the taste of the flue gas, thereby enhancing, improving the quality, saturation, diversity, and persistence of the taste of the flue gas. If the functional member 30 has various traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine ingredients, the functional member 30 can be used to make the flue gas carry various traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine ingredients. When the user sucks, various traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine ingredients can also be inhaled into the mouth, thereby making it have health care and therapeutic functions.

[0071] This embodiment only schematically illustrates the functional part 30 as a flavoring part to change the taste of smoke. Optionally, the functional part 30 includes a shell 31, and a functional part 32 in a liquid or gaseous state disposed in the shell 31, and the shell 31 abuts against the carrier 20; the shell 31 can break when subjected to a preset external force in the radial direction of the cooling part 10. The functional part 30 includes a shell 31 and a functional part 32 disposed in the shell 31, and the functional part 32 can be in a liquid or gaseous state. The shell 31 abuts against the carrier 20 for fixation. And the shell 31 can break when subjected to a preset external force in the radial direction of the cooling part 10. For example, when the user pinches the cooling element 10 along the radial direction of the cooling element 10 with his hand, when the squeezing force is greater than the preset external force, the outer shell 31 can be crushed, broken, or a hole 81 can be broken to expose the functional part 32 inside. At this time, when the smoke passes through, it can move with the functional part 32, and the user's suction force can also move the functional part 32 and finally inhale it into the user's mouth. The use of the functional part 30 enhances the user's taste and smell experience. Further optionally, the functional part 30 is formed by extrusion blow molding canning and the like.

[0072] Optionally, when the shell 31 is broken, the liquid functional part 32 can also be adsorbed onto the carrier 20, so that when the user is smoking, when the smoke passes through and the user inhales, the functional part 32 can be more easily inhaled into the mouth, and the aroma can be more continuously released from the filter cotton, thereby improving the user experience. The liquid or gaseous functional part 32 can also be used to play a certain cooling effect.

[0073] Optionally, the functional portion 32 includes food-grade spices, including but not limited to spice blends of one or more of other fruit and vegetable flavors such as blueberry flavor, apple flavor, watermelon flavor, mango flavor, grape flavor, etc.

[0074] Optionally, the shape of the functional part 30 may be spherical, ellipsoidal, or cylindrical. Figure 4 As shown, when the shape of the functional part 30 is spherical, the diameter d3 is 3-4 mm. Figure 5 As shown, when the shape of the functional part 30 is an ellipsoid or a cylinder, the diameter d3 in the radial direction of the cooling element 10 is 3-4 mm, and the length L3 in the axial direction of the cooling element 10 is 4-7 mm.

[0075] Through the detailed introduction of each component of the cooling component 2, it can be found that the cooling component 2 provided in this embodiment can firstly improve the cooling function of the cooling component 10 by adding a functional part 30, or enable the cooling component 10 to have other functions in addition to the cooling function, such as fragrance enhancement, health care, treatment, etc., thereby increasing the types of functions of the cooling component 2 and improving the user's taste and smoking effect.

[0076] Secondly, by adding a carrier 20 and a functional component 30 into the first through hole 100 of the temperature reduction component 10, and fixing the carrier 20 in the first through hole 100 and the functional component 30 in the second through hole 200 of the carrier 20. In this way, the temperature reduction component 10 can be used to fix the carrier 20, and the carrier 20 fixes the functional component 30, so that the functional component 30 can be better fixed in the temperature reduction component 10 and prevent the functional component 30 from moving in the temperature reduction component 10.

[0077] Thirdly, in this embodiment, by making the third end face 201 of the carrier 20 flush with the first end face 101, other components of the cartridge 1 such as the filter tip can be abutted against by the third end face 201 and the first end face 101 together subsequently, so that other components can be better carried on the temperature reduction component 10 and the carrier 20. And because the first end face 101 and the third end face 201 can be used to carry other components, there is no need to provide a ventilation sealing part 80 on this end face subsequently, which can increase the ventilation area of the temperature reduction assembly 2, make the flue gas flow more smoothly, and reduce the suction resistance. In addition, since there is no need to provide a ventilation sealing part 80, raw materials can be saved, the preparation difficulty can be reduced, and the cost can be reduced. And in this embodiment, the inner hole of the temperature reduction assembly 2 is fully and reasonably utilized to install and fix the bursting beads, and the original main production equipment will not be changed, which can reduce the cost of adjusting the equipment.

[0078] This application will introduce the relationship between the functional component 30 and the carrier 20. Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 which is a schematic structural diagram of the functional component and the carrier in an embodiment of this application. In this embodiment, the surface of the functional component 30 close to the third end face 201 is flush with the third end face 201 or has a spacing from the third end face 201.

[0079] Since the functional component 30 is fixed in the carrier 20, the opposite ends of the functional component 30 in the radial direction can abut against the carrier 20. In the axial direction, the surface of the functional component 30 close to the third end face 201 can be flush with the third end face 201 or have a spacing. In other words, one side of the functional component 30 close to the third end face 201 is located in the second through hole 200 and does not protrude from the carrier 20. In this way, after the functional component 30 is loaded into the carrier 20, when the carrier 20 is loaded from the third end face 201 of the temperature reduction component 10, the assembly equipment will not touch the functional component 30, avoiding damaging the functional component 30 and effectively protecting the functional component 30. In this embodiment, only the case where the surface of the functional component 30 close to the third end face 201 has a spacing from the third end face 201 is schematically illustrated.

[0080] Please refer to Figure 6 again. In this embodiment, the orthographic projection of the functional component 30 on the carrier 20 is located within the carrier 20.

[0081] This embodiment can also ensure that all the functional components 30 are located entirely within the carrier 20. In this way, no matter which end of the carrier 20 is inserted into the cooling component 10 during installation, or which end of the cooling component 10 is inserted into the assembly equipment, the functional component 30 will be collided, further protecting the functional component 30.

[0082] Optionally, please refer to again Figures 3-4 , in this embodiment, in the axial direction of the carrier 20, the ratio of the size L2 of the carrier 20 to the size d3 of the functional component 30 is (1.5 - 2.5):1, that is, the size of the carrier 20 must be larger than the size of the functional component 30 to enable the functional component 30 to be entirely disposed within the carrier 20. If the ratio of the size of the carrier 20 to the size of the functional component 30 is too small, for example, less than 1.5:1, the carrier 20 is too short and it is not easy to entirely dispose the functional component 30 within the carrier 20. If the ratio of the size of the carrier 20 to the size of the functional component 30 is too large, for example, greater than 2.5:1, the carrier 20 is too long, which will reduce the effective cooling area of the cooling component 10, thereby reducing the cooling effect and the stored amount of smoke. In summary, the ratio of the size of the carrier 20 to the size of the functional component 30 is (1.5 - 2.5):1.

[0083] Optionally, the center of the functional component 30 is exactly corresponding to the center of the carrier 20, and the distances between the third end face 201 and the fourth end face 202 of the functional component 30 are equal, and the distance P is 1 - 2.5 mm.

[0084] Please refer to Figures 7-8 , Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the functional component and the carrier in another embodiment of the present application. Figure 8 is an exploded schematic diagram of the functional component and the carrier in an embodiment of the present application. In this embodiment, the functional component 30 and the carrier 20 are in interference fit, and a first groove 21 is provided on the inner side wall of the carrier 20, and part of the functional component 30 is disposed within the first groove 21.

[0085] As can be seen from the above content, the functional component 30 can be fixed within the second through hole 200 of the carrier 20. This embodiment can be achieved by making the functional component 30 and the carrier 20 in interference fit. That is, in the radial direction of the cooling component 10, the size of the functional component 30 is larger than the inner diameter of the carrier 20. In this way, when the functional component 30 enters the second through hole 200, the functional component 30 can be tightly abutted against the carrier 20 by using the rebounding force of the carrier 20 for firm fixation.

[0086] Optionally, please refer to again Figures 3-4, in this embodiment, the carrier 20 and the functional member 30 are in interference fit, and the ratio of the inner diameter d2' of the carrier 20 to the dimension d3 of the functional member 30 in the radial direction of the cooling member 10 is (0.9 - 0.95):1, ensuring that there is a certain interference amount between the carrier 20 and the functional member 30. And within the above range, it can not only ensure that the functional member 30 is fixed on the carrier 20, but also will not squeeze the cooling member 10 outward and deform it, nor will it damage the functional member 30. If the inner diameter of the carrier 20 and the dimension of the functional member 30 in the radial direction of the cooling member 10 are too small, for example, less than 0.9:1, at this time, the carrier 20 cannot be fixed on the cooling member 10, and the functional member 30 will be damaged due to the too small inner diameter. And when the functional member 30 is broken, the inner diameter of the carrier 20 is reduced by the reverse extrusion force of the inner side wall of the cooling member 10, which will increase the draw resistance. If the inner diameter of the carrier 20 and the dimension of the functional member 30 in the radial direction of the cooling member 10 are too large, for example, greater than 0.95:1. The carrier 20 cannot be inserted into the cooling member 10, and the functional member 30 cannot be inserted into the carrier 20 by interference fit either.

[0087] On the basis of the interference fit, in this embodiment, a first groove 21 is provided on the inner side wall of the carrier 20, and part of the functional member 30 is arranged in the first groove 21. The first groove 21 can be used to relieve the extrusion force generated by the interference fit, thereby preventing the carrier 20 from being extruded and deformed, which may cause other components such as the tube body 40 to be deformed as well, and finally resulting in the problem of uneven shape, for example, locally protruding in the radial direction of the tube body 40. In addition, the existence of the first groove 21 can further define the position of the functional member 30 in the carrier 20, improving the accuracy of the position of the functional member 30 in the carrier 20.

[0088] Of course, in other embodiments, methods such as bonding can also be used to bond the functional member 30 to the inner side wall of the carrier 20, so that the functional member 30 is fixed on the carrier 20.

[0089] This embodiment also introduces the relationship between the carrier 20 and the cooling member 10. Please refer to again Figures 2-3, in this embodiment, in the axial direction of the cooling member 10, the ratio of the size L1 of the cooling member 10 to the size L2 of the carrier member 20 is (1.7 - 2.4):1. That is, the ratio of the length of the cooling member 10 to the length of the carrier member 20 is (1.7 - 2.4):1. If the ratio of the size of the cooling member 10 to the size of the carrier member 20 is too small, for example, less than 1.7:1, then the cooling member 10 is too short, and the cooling member 10 and the carrier member 20 cannot reduce the temperature of the flue gas to a suitable temperature, and the user may be scalded when sucking. It can also be understood that if the carrier member 20 is too long, there will be a chance of error in the equipment sorting when the carrier member 20 is loaded into the cooling member 10, resulting in an incorrect loading action and causing the equipment to stop working.

[0090] If the ratio of the size of the cooling member 10 to the size of the carrier member 20 is too large, for example, greater than 2.4:1, then the cooling member 10 is too long. When the size of the cartridge 1 is fixed, it will reduce the size of other components such as the smoke generating member 60, thereby affecting the content of the smoke generating member 60, reducing the stored smoke volume, affecting the sucking taste, increasing the suction resistance, and reducing the user experience. Therefore, the above range in this embodiment can not only achieve good cooling performance, but also make other components have appropriate sizes, and can also balance the relationship between the smoke volume and the suction resistance.

[0091] Please refer to again Figures 2-3 , in this embodiment, the cooling member 10 and the carrier member 20 are in interference fit, and the ratio of the inner diameter d1' of the cooling member 10 to the outer diameter d2 of the carrier member 20 is (0.9 - 0.95):1.

[0092] In the axial direction, the cooling member 10 and the carrier member 20 can be fixed by interference fit to ensure that the carrier member 20 and the cooling member 10 maintain a certain interference amount, and within the above range, the carrier member 20 can be fixed to the cooling member 10 and the cooling member 10 will not be extruded and deformed outward. If the ratio of the inner diameter of the cooling member 10 to the outer diameter of the carrier member 20 is too small, for example, less than 0.9:1, the cooling member 10 cannot be fixed in the subsequent tube body 40, and the functional member 30 will be damaged due to the too small inner diameter. And when the functional member 30 breaks, the inner diameter of the carrier member 20 is reduced by the reverse extrusion force of the inner side wall of the cooling member 10, which will increase the suction resistance. If the ratio of the inner diameter of the cooling member 10 to the outer diameter of the carrier member 20 is too large, for example, greater than 0.95:1. Then the carrier member 20 cannot be loaded into the cooling member 10 by interference fit.

[0093] Of course, in other embodiments, methods such as bonding can also be used to bond the carrier member 20 to the inner side wall of the cooling member 10, so that the carrier member 20 is fixed to the cooling member 10.

[0094] Please refer to Figures 9-10 , Figure 9This is a schematic structural diagram of a cartridge in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 10 This is a schematic structural diagram of a tube body in an embodiment of the present application. This embodiment also provides a cartridge 1, including a tube body 40, a sealing member 50, a smoking member 60, a cooling component 2 provided in the above embodiment of the present application, and a filtering member 70. The tube body 40 has a receiving hole 41. The sealing member 50 is sealed to the end face of the tube body 40 and shields the receiving hole 41. The smoking member 60 is disposed in the receiving hole 41 and is adjacent to the sealing member 50. The cooling component 2 is disposed in the receiving hole 41, and the second end face 102 is closer to the smoking member 60 than the first end face 101. The filtering member 70 is disposed in the receiving hole 41 and is adjacent to the first end face 101.

[0095] In addition to the cooling component 2, this embodiment also provides a cartridge 1 including the above cooling component 2. Optionally, the cartridge 1 of this embodiment is a heat-not-burn cartridge 1. The cartridge 1 further includes a tube body 40, a sealing member 50, a smoking member 60, and a filtering member 70. Each component will be introduced in detail in turn in this embodiment.

[0096] The tube body 40 is the main component of the cartridge 1 for installing, fixing, and carrying each component. The tube body 40 has a receiving hole 41, and the tube body 40 can penetrate through opposite ends to form the receiving hole 41. Optionally, the tube body 40 can be formed by a solid tube body 40 penetrating to form the receiving hole 41, or the tube body 40 with the receiving hole 41 can be injection-molded by an injection molding process, or the tube body 40 with the receiving hole 41 can also be formed by winding a material with a certain thickness.

[0097] Optionally, the material of the tube body 40 includes food-grade materials. Further optionally, the food-grade materials include, but are not limited to, one or more of white cardboard and kraft paper. Specifically, the food-grade materials include, but are not limited to, white cardboard with a weight of 50-200 g / ㎡ and kraft paper with a weight of 50-200 g / ㎡.

[0098] Optionally, the length L4 of the tube body 40 is 42-46 mm, the outer diameter d4 is 6.9-7.1 mm, and the inner diameter d4' is 6.4-6.65 mm.

[0099] The sealing member 50 is a component that seals one of the two open ends of the receiving hole 41 of the tube body 40, that is, the sealing member 50 is sealed to the end face of the tube body 40 and shields the receiving hole 41 to prevent the subsequent smoking member 60 from falling out and also to prevent the smoking member 60 from being subjected to external force collision and moisture.

[0100] Optionally, the material of the sealing member 50 includes food-grade materials. Further optionally, the food-grade materials include, but are not limited to, one or more of silk cotton paper, highly breathable paper, and butter paper. Specifically, the food-grade materials include, but are not limited to, silk cotton paper with a weight of 10-50 g / ㎡, highly breathable paper with a weight of 10-50 g / ㎡, butter paper with a weight of 45-105 g / ㎡, etc.

[0101] Optionally, the sealing member 50 is circular with a diameter of 6.9-7.2 mm, which can completely cover the accommodation hole 41 and be sealed to the end face of the tube body 40.

[0102] Optionally, the material of the sealing member 50 can be first die-cut, knife die-cut, or laser-cut into the required outer shape, and then sealed to the tube body 40. Or the sealing member 50 can be first sealed to the tube body 40, and then die-cut, knife die-cut, or laser-cut into the required outer shape.

[0103] The smoking member 60 is the main component in the cartridge 1, and the smoking member 60 is mainly heated to generate smoke for the user to inhale. Optionally, the smoking member 60 is prepared from various herbal plants. Optionally, the shape of the smoking member 60 is sheet-like or granular.

[0104] The smoking member 60 can be disposed in the accommodation hole 41 and adjacent to the sealing member 50, that is, abutting against the sealing member 50. Optionally, in the axial direction of the tube body 40, the length of the smoking member 60 is 13-18 mm. In the radial direction, the diameter of the smoking member 60 is 6.4-6.6 mm.

[0105] As for the cooling component 2, it has been introduced in detail above, and will not be elaborated in this embodiment. The filter member 70 can be used to filter some harmful substances and further reduce the temperature of the smoke.

[0106] Optionally, the material of the filter member 70 includes, but is not limited to, food-grade polylactic acid, cellulose acetate, etc. Further optionally, when the material of the filter member 70 or the carrier member 20 is polylactic acid, extrusion drawing can be used. Optionally, in the axial direction of the tube body 40, the length of the filter member 70 is 8-10 mm. In the radial direction of the tube body 40, the diameter of the filter member 70 is 6.5-7 mm.

[0107] Optionally, when the tube body 40 and the cooling element 10 are wound, flat rolling or oblique rolling can be used. The tube body 40 and the cooling element 10 can be wound in the same way or in different ways. If it is a flat rolling method, 4-5 layers of food-grade paper with a single thickness ranging from 50-200g can be stacked together, and only the overlap of the last layer is coated with glue with a width of 1mm to 2mm to fix it, which can reduce the difficulty of winding. If it is an oblique rolling method, 3 layers of food-grade paper can be used, and the thickness ratio from one side to the other side is 8:10:6. They are overlapped at an angle of 135 degrees ±15 and rolled together in a spiral form, and glue is applied between the layers, so that the three layers can be firmly bonded to each other. After leaving the core, the oblique paper tube has good stability, strength, and roundness.

[0108] The cigarette cartridge 1 provided in this embodiment can improve the cooling function of the cigarette cartridge 1 or make the cigarette cartridge 1 have more functions by adopting the cooling component 2 provided in the present application, thereby improving the taste and suction effect of the user. Secondly, the functional part 30 can be fixed to prevent the functional part 30 from moving at will. In addition, the inhalation resistance can be reduced, raw materials can be saved, the difficulty of preparation can be reduced, and the cost can be reduced.

[0109] In addition, the second end face 102 is closer to the smoking element 60, in other words, the first end face 101 is closer to the filter 70, that is, the functional component 30 is closer to the filter 70. When the cigarette cartridge 1 is used, especially when used with a smoking article, the smoking element 60 usually needs to be inserted into the smoking article, so making the functional component 30 close to the filter 70 can facilitate the user to use the functional component 30, so as to prevent the functional component 30 from being in the smoking article and causing the user to be unable to use the functional component 30.

[0110] Please refer to Figure 11 , Figure 11 This is a partial schematic diagram of a cigarette cartridge in one embodiment of the present application. In this embodiment, the cooling assembly 2 further includes a breathable sealing portion 80 fixed to the second end surface 102 , the breathable sealing portion 80 shields the first through hole 100 , and the breathable sealing portion 80 is adjacent to the smoking element 60 .

[0111] The cooling component 2 may further include a breathable sealing portion 80 fixed to the second end surface 102, and the breathable sealing portion 80 is mainly used to prevent the smoking element 60 from falling into the first through hole 100 of the cooling element 10. When the breathable sealing portion 80 covers the first through hole 100, it can play a sealing role. As for the breathable role, the breathable sealing portion 80 may have a breathable function due to the material of the breathable sealing portion 80, or at least one hole 81 is opened on the breathable sealing portion 80 to make it breathable, so that the smoke of the smoking element 60 can enter the cooling element 10 through the breathable sealing portion 80.

[0112] Optionally, the material of the breathable seal 80 includes food-grade materials. Further optionally, the food-grade materials include, but are not limited to, one or more of silk cotton paper, highly breathable paper, and butter paper. Specifically, the food-grade materials include, but are not limited to, silk cotton paper with a weight of 10-50 g / ㎡, highly breathable paper with a weight of 10-50 g / ㎡, butter paper with a weight of 45-105 g / ㎡, etc.

[0113] Optionally, the breathable seal 80 is circular with a diameter of 6-6.6 mm, which can completely cover the accommodation hole 41 and is sealed to the end face of the tube body 40.

[0114] Optionally, the material of the breathable seal 80 can first be die-cut, knife die-cut, or laser-cut into the required outer shape by a mold, and then sealed to the cooling member 10. Or the breathable seal 80 can first be sealed to the cooling member 10, and then die-cut, knife die-cut, or laser-cut into the required outer shape by a mold.

[0115] Please also refer to Figures 12-15 , Figure 12 which is a schematic structural view of the cartridge in another embodiment of the present application. Figure 13 which is a partial schematic view of the cartridge in another embodiment of the present application. Figure 14 which is a schematic structural view of the cartridge in yet another embodiment of the present application. Figure 15 which is an exploded view of the cartridge in an embodiment of the present application. In this embodiment, the cartridge 1 further includes a decorative member 90, the decorative member 90 sleeves the tube body 40 and the sealing member 50, the decorative member 90 is provided with a first end 91 and a second end 92 arranged opposite to each other, the first end 91 is flush with the surface of the sealing member 50 facing away from the tube body 40, and the second end 92 is flush with the surface of the filter member 70 facing away from the sealing member 50.

[0116] The cartridge 1 may further include a decorative member 90, the decorative member 90 sleeves the tube body 40 and the sealing member 50, and the decorative member 90 protects both the tube body 40 and the sealing member 50. Various patterns, shapes, colors, and textures can be set on the decorative member 90 to improve the appearance effect of the cartridge 1. In this embodiment, the two ends of the decorative member 90 can be flush with the sealing member 50 and the filter member 70 respectively, so as to improve the flatness of the cartridge 1.

[0117] Optionally, the material of the decorative member 90 includes, but is not limited to, food-grade tipping paper. Further optionally, the material of the decorative member 90 includes, but is not limited to, tipping paper with a weight of 32-40 g / ㎡.

[0118] Optionally, in the axial direction of the tube body 40, the length of the decorative member 90 is 42-46 mm. In the radial direction of the tube body 40, the outer diameter of the decorative member 90 is 7.15-7.3 mm.

[0119] Please refer toFigure 16 , Figure 16 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cartridge in another embodiment of the present application. In this embodiment, a marking area 93 corresponding to the functional component 30 is provided on one side of the tube body 40 facing away from the temperature reduction component 2.

[0120] In this embodiment, a marking area 93 can be provided at the position of the tube body 40 corresponding to the functional component 30, so as to remind the user of the position of the functional component 30. Specifically, patterns, colors, textures, etc. can be provided at the position of the decorative member 90 corresponding to the marking area 93.

[0121] Please refer to Figure 17 , Figure 17 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cartridge in another embodiment of the present application. In this embodiment, a second groove 94 is provided in the tube body 40 at the position of the marking area 93.

[0122] In this embodiment, a second groove 94 can also be provided between the tube body 40 and the decorative member 90 at the position of the marking area 93. This can further remind the user of the position of the cartridge 1, and can also reduce the wall thickness of the tube body 40 and the decorative member 90, making it easier for the user to apply an external force to the functional component 30.

[0123] Please refer to Figure 18 , Figure 18 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cartridge in another embodiment of the present application. In this embodiment, one end of the filter member 70 close to the sealing member 50 is partially disposed in the second through hole 200. In this embodiment, part of the filter member 70 can also be disposed in the second through hole 200, so as to increase the length of the filter member 70 in the axial direction of the tube body 40 and further improve the filtering effect.

[0124] Please refer to Figure 19 , Figure 19 This is a process flow diagram of an assembling method of a cartridge in an embodiment of the present application. This embodiment also provides an assembling method of a cartridge 1, including S100, S200, S300, S400, S500, S600.

[0125] S100: Provide a carrier 20 and a functional component 30. The carrier 20 has a second through hole 200 penetrating opposite third end face 201 and fourth end face 202, and fix at least part of the functional component 30 in the second through hole 200;

[0126] S200: Provide a temperature reduction member 10. The temperature reduction member 10 has a first through hole 100 penetrating opposite first end face 101 and second end face 102, fix the carrier 20 with the functional component 30 fixed therein in the first through hole 100, and make the third end face 201 flush with the first end face 101 to obtain a temperature reduction assembly 2;

[0127] S300, providing a tube body 40 and a sealing member 50, wherein the tube body 40 has a receiving hole 41, and sealing the sealing member 50 on the end surface of the tube body 40 to cover the receiving hole 41;

[0128] S400, providing a smoke generating member 60, and placing the smoke generating member 60 in the receiving hole 41 and adjacent to the sealing member 50;

[0129] S500 , disposing the cooling assembly 2 in the accommodating hole 41 , with the second end surface 102 being closer to the smoking element 60 than the first end surface 101 .

[0130] S600 , providing a filter element 70 , and disposing the filter element 70 in the receiving hole 41 and adjacent to the first end surface 101 .

[0131] The assembly method provided in this embodiment can improve the cooling function of the cigarette cartridge 1 or make the cigarette cartridge 1 have more functions by adopting the above-mentioned preparation method, thereby improving the taste and suction effect of the user. Secondly, the functional part 30 can be fixed to prevent the functional part 30 from moving at will. It can also reduce the inhalation resistance, save raw materials, reduce the difficulty of preparation, and reduce costs. In addition, placing the functional part 30 close to the filter 70 can facilitate the user to use the functional part 30.

[0132] Optionally, the order of S100, S200, and S300, S400 can be exchanged, and the cigarette cartridge 1 can also be assembled.

[0133] Specifically, in this embodiment, the tube body 40 can be fixed first, edible glue is applied to one end of the tube body 40, and the sealing member 50 is pasted. Then the cooling member 10 is fixed, edible glue is applied to one end, and the air-permeable sealing portion 80 is bonded. 6-10 small holes with a diameter of 0.6-1.0 mm are punched in the air-permeable sealing portion 80. Then the carrier 20 is fixed, and the functional member 30 is pressed into the second through hole 200 of the carrier 20. The carrier 20 with the functional member 30 installed is inserted from the open end of the cooling member 10 and is flush with the cooling member 10. The smoking member 60 is canned into the sealed tube body 40. The cooling component 2 is canned into the tube body 40 filled with the smoking member 60 and is in contact with the smoking member 60. The filter 70 is installed in the tube body 40, in contact with the cooling component 2, and the end face is flush with the open end of the tube body 40. Finally, the decorative piece 90 is flat-rolled and included on the outer surface of the canned tube body 40, and food glue is applied to the overlapped part.

[0134] The above has introduced in detail the content provided by the embodiments of the present application. The principles and embodiments of the present application have been elaborated and explained herein. The above explanations are only used to help understand the method and its core idea of the present application; at the same time, for those of ordinary skill in the art, according to the idea of the present application, there will be changes in the specific embodiments and application scopes. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

Claims

1. A cooling component, characterized in that, include: The cooling member has a first through hole penetrating a first end surface and a second end surface that are arranged opposite to each other; A bearing member having a second through hole penetrating a third end face and a fourth end face that are disposed opposite to each other, wherein the bearing member is fixed in the first through hole, and the third end face is flush with the first end face, and a distance is provided between the fourth end face and the second end face; as well as A functional part is at least partially fixed in the second through hole; the functional part includes an outer shell, and a liquid functional part arranged in the outer shell, and the outer shell abuts the supporting part; the outer shell can be broken when subjected to a preset external force along the radial direction of the cooling part, and when the outer shell is broken, the liquid functional part can also be adsorbed onto the supporting part; the functional part is interference fit with the supporting part, and a first groove is provided on the inner side wall of the supporting part, and part of the functional part is arranged in the first groove.

2. The cooling component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the functional component close to the third end surface is flush with the third end surface, or has a distance therefrom.

3. The cooling component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The functional component is projected onto the carrier and is located inside the carrier.

4. An e-cigarette cartridge, characterized in that, include: A tube body having a receiving hole; A sealing member, sealed on the end surface of the tube body and covering the receiving hole; A smoke generating member, disposed in the receiving hole and adjacent to the sealing member; The cooling assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, arranged in the accommodating hole, and the second end surface is closer to the smoking element than the first end surface; and The filter element is disposed in the accommodating hole and is adjacent to the first end surface.

5. The e-cigarette cartridge according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cooling component further comprises a breathable sealing portion fixed to the second end surface, the breathable sealing portion shields the first through hole, and the breathable sealing portion is adjacent to the smoking element.

6. The e-cigarette cartridge according to claim 4, characterized in that, A side of the tube body facing away from the cooling component has an identification area corresponding to the functional part.

7. The e-cigarette cartridge according to claim 6, characterized in that, The tube body at the marking area is provided with a second groove.

8. A method for assembling an e-cigarette cartridge, characterized in that, include: A carrier and a functional part are provided, wherein the carrier has a second through hole penetrating a third end face and a fourth end face that are disposed opposite to each other, and at least part of the functional part is fixed in the second through hole; the functional part comprises a shell, and a liquid functional part disposed in the shell, and the shell abuts against the carrier; the functional part and the carrier are interference-fitted, and a first groove is disposed on the inner side wall of the carrier, and part of the functional part is disposed in the first groove; A cooling component is provided, wherein the cooling component has a first through hole penetrating a first end face and a second end face that are arranged opposite to each other, and the bearing component having the functional component fixed thereon is fixed in the first through hole, and the third end face is made flush with the first end face, and a distance is provided between the fourth end face and the second end face, so as to obtain a cooling assembly; A tube body and a sealing member are provided, wherein the tube body has a receiving hole, and the sealing member is sealed to the end surface of the tube body and covers the receiving hole; Providing a smoking member, and arranging the smoking member in the containing hole and adjacent to the sealing member; The cooling component is arranged in the accommodating hole, and the second end surface is closer to the smoking element than the first end surface; and A filter element is provided and arranged in the receiving hole and adjacent to the first end surface.

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