An e-cigarette compatible component, a compatible cartridge, and an e-cigarette

Abstract

The present invention relates to an e-cigarette compatible component, comprising: a compatible component body, the first end of which is configured to be coupled to an e-cigarette rod, and the second end of which is configured to be coupled to a cartridge; a plug-and-play structure, which is arranged on the outer surface of the compatible component body and is configured to fix or separate the compatible component body from the e-cigarette rod; a first electrode, located at the first end of the compatible component body, coupled to the electrode of the e-cigarette rod and configured to draw power from the e-cigarette rod; and a second electrode, located at the second end of the compatible component body, coupled to the cartridge electrode and configured to directly or indirectly provide the electrical signal obtained from the e-cigarette rod to the cartridge. This application indirectly connects the e-cigarette rod and the cartridge by using the compatible component, perfectly solving the problem of incompatibility between the cartridge and the rod. This application also discloses corresponding cartridges and e-cigarettes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of electronic cigarettes, and particularly to an electronic cigarette compatible component, a compatible cartridge, and an electronic cigarette. Background Art

[0002] An electronic cigarette is an electronic product that atomizes e-liquid into smoke for users to inhale. Since the e-liquid of an electronic cigarette does not contain harmful components such as tar and suspended particles in traditional cigarettes, it has gradually replaced traditional cigarettes in the market. Moreover, electronic cigarettes are easy to carry, so they are widely liked by consumers.

[0003] An electronic cigarette generally includes a cigarette rod and a cartridge. The cartridge can be disposable, and there are disposable cartridges sold separately in the market. However, the separately sold cartridges may be incompatible with the cigarette rod, resulting in the purchased cartridges being unusable. The so-called incompatibility can be physical space or size incompatibility. For example, the size of the cartridge does not match that of the cigarette rod, and it is impossible to obtain power from the cigarette rod normally; it can also be incompatibility due to other electrical reasons. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the technical problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides an electronic cigarette compatible component, including: a compatible component body, the first end of which is configured to be coupled with an electronic cigarette rod, and the second end is configured to be coupled with a cartridge; a plugging and unplugging structure, which is arranged on the outer surface of the compatible component body and is configured to fix or separate the compatible component body from the electronic cigarette rod; a first electrode, located at the first end of the compatible component body, coupled with the electrode of the electronic cigarette rod, and configured to obtain power from the electronic cigarette rod; and a second electrode, located at the second end of the compatible component body, coupled with the cartridge electrode, and configured to directly or indirectly provide the electrical signal obtained from the electronic cigarette rod to the cartridge.

[0005] The electronic cigarette compatible component as described above further includes: a chamber that partially or entirely accommodates the cartridge.

[0006] In the case where the chamber of the electronic cigarette compatible component entirely accommodates the cartridge, the compatible component further includes a mouthpiece.

[0007] The cartridge of the electronic cigarette compatible component as described above is independent of the compatible component.

[0008] The first end of the compatible component body of the electronic cigarette compatible component as described above is inserted into the electronic cigarette rod.

[0009] The plugging and unplugging structure of the electronic cigarette compatible component as described above is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the compatible component body.

[0010] The e-cigarette compatible component as described above, wherein the plugging and unplugging structure includes a plugging and unplugging block, and the plugging and unplugging block is configured to deform under pressure to fix or separate the compatible component from the e-cigarette rod.

[0011] The e-cigarette compatible component as described above, when the chamber of the e-cigarette compatible component fully accommodates the first cartridge, at least part of the e-cigarette compatible component includes a transparent material to observe the remaining amount of e-liquid in the cartridge.

[0012] The e-cigarette compatible component as described above, wherein the plugging and unplugging block includes a locking structure configured to lock with a corresponding structure on the e-cigarette rod.

[0013] The e-cigarette compatible component as described above, further comprising: an airway provided in the compatible component body and communicating with the airway of the cartridge and / or the e-cigarette rod.

[0014] According to another aspect of the present application, a compatible cartridge is proposed, comprising: a first cartridge that is incompatible with an e-cigarette rod; and an e-cigarette compatible component including a compatible component body, a first end of which is configured to be coupled to the e-cigarette rod, and a second end of which is configured to be coupled to the first cartridge; a plugging and unplugging structure provided on an outer surface of the compatible component body and configured to fix or separate the compatible component body from the e-cigarette rod; a first electrode located at the first end of the compatible component body and coupled to an electrode of the e-cigarette rod and configured to obtain power from the e-cigarette rod; and a second electrode located at the second end of the compatible component body and coupled to a first cartridge electrode and configured to directly or indirectly provide an electrical signal obtained from the e-cigarette rod to the first cartridge.

[0015] The compatible cartridge as described above, wherein the e-cigarette compatible component further comprises: a chamber that partially or fully accommodates the first cartridge.

[0016] The compatible cartridge as described above, further comprising a mouthpiece provided on the first cartridge or the e-cigarette compatible component.

[0017] The compatible cartridge as described above, the first cartridge is independent of the compatible component.

[0018] The compatible cartridge as described above, the first end of the compatible component body is inserted into the e-cigarette rod.

[0019] The compatible cartridge as described above, the plugging and unplugging structure is symmetrically provided on both sides of the compatible component body.

[0020] The compatible cartridge as described above, wherein the plugging and unplugging structure includes a plugging and unplugging block, and the plugging and unplugging block is configured to deform under pressure to fix or separate the compatible component from the e-cigarette rod.

[0021] The compatible cartridge as described above, wherein the plug-in block includes a locking structure configured to lock with a corresponding structure on the e-cigarette rod.

[0022] The compatible cartridge as described above, when the e-cigarette compatible component chamber fully accommodates the first cartridge, at least part of the e-cigarette compatible component includes a transparent material to observe the remaining amount of e-liquid in the cartridge.

[0023] The compatible cartridge as described above further includes: an air passage disposed within the compatible component body and communicating with the air passage of the first cartridge and / or the rod.

[0024] According to another aspect of the present application, there is provided an e-cigarette, comprising: a rod, the outer shell of which is provided with one or more plug-in structures; and an e-cigarette compatible component, including a compatible component body, the first end of which is configured to be coupled to the e-cigarette rod, and the second end is configured to be coupled to a cartridge, wherein the rod and the cartridge are incompatible; a plug-in structure disposed on the outer surface of the compatible component body and configured to fix or separate the compatible component body from the e-cigarette rod; a first electrode located at the first end of the compatible component body and coupled to the electrode of the e-cigarette rod, configured to obtain power from the e-cigarette rod; and a second electrode located at the second end of the compatible component body and coupled to the cartridge electrode, configured to directly or indirectly provide the electrical signal obtained from the e-cigarette rod to the cartridge.

[0025] The e-cigarette as described above, wherein the e-cigarette compatible component further includes: a chamber that partially or fully accommodates the cartridge.

[0026] The e-cigarette as described above further includes a mouthpiece disposed on the cartridge.

[0027] The e-cigarette as described above, wherein the cartridge is independent of the compatible component.

[0028] The e-cigarette as described above, wherein the first end of the compatible component body is inserted into the e-cigarette rod.

[0029] The e-cigarette as described above, wherein the plug-in structures are symmetrically disposed on both sides of the compatible component body.

[0030] The e-cigarette as described above, wherein the plug-in structure includes a plug-in block, and the plug-in block is configured to deform under pressure to fix or separate the compatible component from the e-cigarette rod.

[0031] The e-cigarette as described above, wherein the plug-in block includes a locking structure configured to lock with a corresponding structure on the e-cigarette rod.

[0032] The e-cigarette as described above, when the e-cigarette compatible component chamber fully accommodates the cartridge, at least part of the e-cigarette compatible component includes a transparent material to observe the remaining amount of e-liquid in the cartridge.

[0033] The electronic cigarette as described above further includes: an air passage disposed within the main body of the compatibility component and communicating with the air passages of the cartridge and / or the stem.

[0034] This application indirectly connects the stem and the cartridge of the electronic cigarette using a compatibility component, perfectly solving the problem of incompatibility between the cartridge and the stem. Moreover, a plug-in block is configured on the compatibility component to facilitate the user to fix or disassemble the compatibility component with the stem, and also avoid hand contact with the parts of the electronic cigarette that come into contact with the mouth, which is both convenient and hygienic. Description of the Drawings

[0035] Next, the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, where:

[0036] Figure 1A is a schematic perspective view of the structure of the compatibility component of the electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 1B is Figure 1A a schematic side view of the compatibility component of the electronic cigarette shown;

[0038] Figure 2A is a schematic structural diagram of a compatible cartridge according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 2B is a schematic structural diagram of a compatible cartridge according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 3A is a schematic diagram of the separated state of the electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0041] Figure 3B is a schematic diagram of the combined state of the electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Description of the Embodiments

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0043] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the various specification drawings that form a part of the present application and illustrate specific embodiments of the present application. In the drawings, like reference numerals describe substantially similar components in different views. The specific embodiments of the present application are described in sufficient detail below to enable those of ordinary skill in the relevant art and technology to implement the technical solutions of the present application. It should be understood that other embodiments may also be utilized or structural, logical, or electrical changes may be made to the embodiments of the present application.

[0044] The present application addresses the problem of incompatibility between a cartridge and an e-cigarette rod, and provides a new type of e-cigarette compatibility component. One end of the compatibility component can be inserted into the rod and can be coupled to the power source in the rod, and the other end can be coupled to and fixed to the cartridge. Through this compatibility component, the rod and the cartridge can be electrically connected, enabling a cartridge that is incompatible with the rod to draw power from the rod and operate normally, greatly improving the compatibility between rods and cartridges of different brands or models.

[0045] Figure 1A is a schematic perspective view of the structure of an e-cigarette compatibility component according to an embodiment of the present invention and Figure 1B is Figure 1A the schematic side view of the e-cigarette compatibility component shown. As shown in the figure, the compatibility component 100 includes a compatibility component body 110, an air passage 120, a plug-and-play structure 130, and electrodes.

[0046] According to one embodiment, the first end of the compatibility component body 110 can be coupled to the e-cigarette rod, and the second end can be coupled to the cartridge. According to one embodiment, the shape of the first end of the compatibility component body 110 can correspond to the shape of the inner wall of the rod, or at least the first end of the compatibility component body 110 can be partially received in the rod.

[0047] According to one embodiment, the air passage 120 is provided in the compatibility component body 110. In particular, the air passage 120 can be provided at the central position of the compatibility component body 110 and is in communication with the air passages of the cartridge and / or the rod. The cross-sectional shape of the air passage can be circular, rectangular, or polygonal, and is not limited herein.

[0048] According to one embodiment, as shown in the figure, the plug-and-play structure 130 can be a plug-and-play block provided on the outer surface of the compatibility component body 110, configured to be inserted into a correspondingly shaped notch on the e-cigarette rod, so that the compatibility component 100 is fixed to or separated from the e-cigarette rod. Of course, according to other embodiments, the plug-and-play structure 130 can be a notch, and the e-cigarette rod can have a correspondingly shaped protrusion that can be inserted into the notch.

[0049] As shown in the figure, the plug-and-play structure 130, such as a plug-and-play block, can be symmetrically arranged on both sides of the compatible part body 110. According to one embodiment, when the compatible part 100 is assembled with the e-cigarette rod, the plug-and-play block protrudes from the outer surface of the rod. Of course, according to other embodiments, the plug-and-play block may not protrude from the outer surface of the rod. According to one embodiment, the plug-and-play structure 130 can be integrally formed with the compatible part 100, and the user can move the compatible part 100 by contacting the plug-and-play structure 130 with a finger; according to another embodiment, the plug-and-play structure 130 is not integrally formed with the compatible part 100, and it can contract inward under pressure to realize the operation of pulling out the compatible part from the rod. Specifically, the user can pinch the plug-and-play blocks located on both sides of the compatible part body 110, and the plug-and-play blocks are deformed under pressure, so that the compatible part 110 is fixed to or separated from the rod. Among them, the material of the plug-and-play block can be a material with certain elasticity. When replacing the cartridge, the user can keep the nozzle clean and avoid germs from accidentally entering the mouth by contacting the plug-and-play block on the compatible part without contacting the nozzle part.

[0050] In some embodiments, the plug-and-play block can include a locking structure configured to cooperate with corresponding structures on the e-cigarette rod to fix the compatible part. According to one embodiment, the locking structure can include a buckle, and when the plug-and-play block is inserted into the rod, the buckle engages with the corresponding structure on the e-cigarette to be fixed.

[0051] According to one embodiment, the first end of the compatible part 100 can be provided with a first electrode, which is coupled to the electrode in the e-cigarette rod and configured to draw power from the e-cigarette rod; the second end of the compatible part 100 can be provided with a second electrode, which is coupled to the cartridge electrode and configured to directly or indirectly provide the electrical signal obtained from the e-cigarette rod to the cartridge. According to one embodiment, the position of the electrode in the compatible part 100 is adjustable, and it can be adjusted according to the positions of the electrodes in different rods and / or cartridges, so as to meet different types of rods and / or cartridges. According to other embodiments, the compatible part 100 can also include a voltage conversion module configured to convert the voltage provided by the rod into a voltage suitable for the cartridge.

[0052] According to different embodiments, the compatible part and the cartridge can have different positional relationships. According to one embodiment, the first end of the compatible part can be coupled to the rod, and the second end can be coupled to the cartridge. The cartridge can be independent of the compatible part and the rod. The cartridge cooperates with the rod by virtue of the correspondence of the plug-and-play structure between the compatible part and the rod and the correspondence of the electrodes. According to another embodiment, the compatible part partially or completely houses the cartridge. Among them, the compatible part includes a chamber that partially or completely houses the cartridge.

[0053] Figure 2ASchematic diagram of a compatible cartridge structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the compatible cartridge 300 includes a first cartridge 310 and an e-cigarette compatible component 100. Among them, the first cartridge 310 may include one or more of a mouthpiece, an e-liquid chamber, and an atomizer, and it may have various shapes but is not compatible with the e-cigarette rod. The first cartridge 310 is independent of the compatible component and is a fully functional cartridge.

[0054] Figure 2B Schematic diagram of a compatible cartridge structure according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the compatible cartridge 300 includes a first cartridge (not shown) and an e-cigarette compatible component 100, and the first cartridge is entirely accommodated inside the e-cigarette compatible component 100. The compatible cartridge also includes a mouthpiece 320 and may even include an atomizer, while the first cartridge may only include an e-liquid chamber for containing e-liquid, and part or all of it is accommodated in the compatible component; of course, the first cartridge may also be a fully functional cartridge including its own atomizer, e-liquid chamber, and even mouthpiece.

[0055] In some embodiments, when the e-cigarette compatible component 100 entirely accommodates the cartridge, at least part of the compatible component may include a transparent material. For example, part of the plug-in block includes a transparent material, which is convenient for viewing the remaining amount of e-liquid in the e-liquid chamber from the plug-in block. When the e-liquid in the e-liquid chamber is almost used up, the user can replenish the e-liquid in advance or replace the e-liquid chamber to avoid having no e-liquid when smoking. Of course, it may also be that other parts of the compatible component include a transparent material. In short, the purpose is to observe the remaining amount of e-liquid in the cartridge.

[0056] Figure 3A Schematic diagram of the separated state of an e-cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3B Schematic diagram of the combined state of an e-cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the e-cigarette includes a rod 200 and an e-cigarette compatible component 100. Among them, one or more plug-in structures are provided on the rod housing 200, which cooperate with the plug-in structures on the e-cigarette compatible component, so that when the e-cigarette compatible component 100 is inserted into the cartridge 200, the two are fixed.

[0057] In some embodiments, one or more plug-in structures are provided on the rod. The plug-in structures on the rod may be notches, and the shape of the plug-in block on the compatible component corresponds to the shape of the notch on the rod, so that the plug-in block can be embedded in the rod. When the plug-in block is configured to deform under the action of an external pressure, the e-cigarette compatible component 100 is separated from the rod 200. Refer to Figure 3A, the plug-in block protrudes from the outer surface of the cigarette rod, facilitating the user to move the plug-in block. As shown in the figure, the notch on the cigarette rod is "U"-shaped. Correspondingly, the shape of the plug-in block is also "U"-shaped. Those skilled in the art should understand that the notch corresponding to the plug-in block and the electronic cigarette can be rectangular, circular, triangular, etc., which are not limited herein. Of course, according to other embodiments, the compatible part can be provided with a notch, and the cigarette rod can be provided with a plug-in block.

[0058] This application indirectly connects the electronic cigarette rod and the cartridge by using the compatible part 100, perfectly solving the problem of incompatibility between the cartridge and the cigarette rod. Moreover, a plug-in block is configured on the compatible part, facilitating the user to fix or disassemble the compatible part and the cigarette rod, and also avoiding contact between the hand and the part of the electronic cigarette in contact with the mouth, which is both convenient and hygienic.

[0059] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Those of ordinary skill in the relevant technical field can also make various changes and modifications without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent technical solutions should also fall within the scope of the disclosure of the present invention.

Claims

1. An e-cigarette compatible component, characterized in that, Comprising: A compatible part body, whose first end is configured to be coupled with an e-cigarette rod, and the second end is configured to be coupled with a cartridge; A plugging and unplugging structure, which is arranged on the outer surface of the compatible part body and is configured to fix or separate the compatible part body from the e-cigarette rod; A first electrode, located at the first end of the compatible part body, is coupled with the electrode of the e-cigarette rod and is configured to draw power from the e-cigarette rod; And A second electrode, located at the second end of the compatible part body, is coupled with the cartridge electrode and is configured to directly or indirectly provide the electrical signal obtained from the e-cigarette rod to the cartridge; A chamber, configured to completely accommodate the cartridge; And, A mouthpiece; At least part of the e-cigarette compatible part includes a transparent material to observe the remaining amount of e-liquid in the cartridge.

2. The e-cigarette compatible component according to claim 1, characterized in that The first end of the compatible part body is inserted into the e-cigarette rod.

3. The electronic cigarette compatible part according to claim 1, wherein, The plugging and unplugging structure is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the compatible part body.

4. The e-cigarette compatible part according to claim 3, wherein The plugging and unplugging structure includes a plugging and unplugging block, and the plugging and unplugging block is configured to deform under pressure to fix or separate the compatible part from the e-cigarette rod.

5. The electronic cigarette compatible part according to claim 4, characterized in that The plugging and unplugging block includes a locking structure, configured to lock with the corresponding structure on the e-cigarette rod.

6. The e-cigarette compatible part according to claim 1, wherein Further comprising: An air passage, which is arranged in the compatible part body and is communicated with the air passage of the cartridge and / or the e-cigarette rod.

7. A compatible cartridge, characterized in that, Comprising: A first cartridge, which is incompatible with the e-cigarette rod; And An e-cigarette compatible part, including A compatible part body, whose first end is configured to be coupled with an e-cigarette rod, and the second end is configured to be coupled with the first cartridge; A plugging and unplugging structure, which is arranged on the outer surface of the compatible part body and is configured to fix or separate the compatible part body from the e-cigarette rod; A first electrode, located at the first end of the compatible part body, is coupled with the electrode of the e-cigarette rod and is configured to draw power from the e-cigarette rod; And A second electrode, located at the second end of the compatible part body, is coupled with the first cartridge electrode and is configured to directly or indirectly provide the electrical signal obtained from the e-cigarette rod to the first cartridge; A chamber, configured to completely accommodate the first cartridge; And A mouthpiece, arranged on the e-cigarette compatible part; At least part of the e-cigarette compatible part includes a transparent material to observe the remaining amount of e-liquid in the cartridge.

8. The compatible cartridge according to claim 7, wherein, The first end of the compatible part body is inserted into the e-cigarette rod.

9. The compatible cartridge according to claim 7, wherein The plugging and unplugging structure is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the compatible part body.

10. The compatible cartridge according to claim 9, wherein, The plugging and unplugging structure includes a plugging and unplugging block, and the plugging and unplugging block is configured to deform under pressure to fix or separate the compatible part from the e-cigarette rod.

11. The compatible cartridge according to claim 10, wherein, The plugging and unplugging block includes a locking structure, configured to lock with the corresponding structure on the e-cigarette rod.

12. The compatible cartridge according to claim 7, wherein Further comprising: An air passage, which is arranged in the compatible part body and is communicated with the air passage of the first cartridge and / or the e-cigarette rod.

13. An electronic cigarette, characterized in that, Comprising: An e-cigarette rod, whose outer shell is provided with one or more plugging and unplugging structures; And An e-cigarette compatible part, including A compatible part body, whose first end is configured to be coupled with an e-cigarette rod, and the second end is configured to be coupled with a cartridge, wherein the e-cigarette rod and the cartridge are incompatible; A plug-and-play structure, which is arranged on the outer surface of the compatible part body and configured to fix or separate the compatible part body from the e-cigarette rod; wherein, the plug-and-play structure includes a plug-and-play block, and the plug-and-play block is configured to deform under pressure to fix or separate the compatible part from the e-cigarette rod, and the plug-and-play block protrudes from the outer surface of the e-cigarette rod; A first electrode, located at the first end of the compatible part body, coupled to the electrode of the e-cigarette rod, and configured to obtain power from the e-cigarette rod; and A second electrode, located at the second end of the compatible part body, coupled to the cartridge electrode, and configured to directly or indirectly provide the electrical signal obtained from the e-cigarette rod to the cartridge; A chamber, configured to completely accommodate the cartridge; and A mouthpiece, arranged on the e-cigarette compatible part.

14. The electronic cigarette according to claim 13, characterized in that, The first end of the compatible part body is inserted into the e-cigarette rod.

15. The electronic cigarette according to claim 13, wherein, The plug-and-play structure is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the compatible part body.

16. The electronic cigarette according to claim 13, characterized in that, The plug-and-play block includes a locking structure, configured to lock with the corresponding structure on the e-cigarette rod.

17. The electronic cigarette according to claim 13, wherein, When the chamber of the e-cigarette compatible part completely accommodates the cartridge, at least part of the e-cigarette compatible part includes a transparent material to observe the remaining amount of e-liquid in the cartridge.

18. The electronic cigarette according to claim 13, characterized in that, Further comprising: An air passage, which is arranged in the compatible part body and communicates with the air passages of the cartridge and / or the e-cigarette rod.

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