Cleaning appliance

Abstract

The utility model relates to a cleaning appliance, the cleaning appliance is used for cleaning an aerosol generating device, the cleaning appliance comprises a top cover, an accommodating cavity is defined in the top cover, the top cover is provided with a through hole communicated with the accommodating cavity, and the accommodating cavity is provided with a thread groove; the cleaning needle is provided with a convex part, and the convex part is connected to the threaded groove in a sliding manner; the cleaning needle is configured in the mode that when the top cover executes first circumferential rotation, the protruding part slides along the threaded groove so as to drive the cleaning needle to stretch out of the through hole, and at least part of the cleaning needle is exposed out of the containing cavity. Or the cleaning needle is configured to enable the convex part to slide along the thread groove when the top cover executes second circumferential rotation, so as to drive the cleaning needle to retract into the accommodating cavity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of cleaning an aerosol generating device, and in particular relates to a cleaning device for cleaning an aerosol generating device. Background Art

[0002] During long-term use, an aerosol generating device such as an electronic cigarette will usually have tobacco oil adhered to its airway or the inner wall of the heating chamber. Excessive adhesion of tobacco oil will affect the use effect or service life of the aerosol generating device.

[0003] In the prior art, a cleaning needle is usually inserted into the airway or the heating chamber to clean the aerosol generating device. The current design of the cleaning needle has a completely exposed metal sharp part without corresponding protective measures. Since the sharp part of the cleaning needle is exposed, there are safety hazards during user use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a cleaning device in which a cleaning needle is hidden inside by adopting a telescopic structure design, which is opened during use and closed when not in use, so as to reduce safety risks.

[0005] The technical solution of the utility model is the cleaning device for cleaning the aerosol generating device, which is special in that it comprises:

[0006] The top cover comprises an inner wall and an outer wall, wherein the inner wall of the top cover defines an accommodating cavity, the top cover has an outer wall connected to the accommodating cavity and a through hole is provided therebetween, and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity is provided with a threaded groove;

[0007] A cleaning needle is provided with a convex portion, wherein the convex portion is slidably connected to the thread groove;

[0008] The cleaning needle is configured such that when the top cover performs a first circumferential rotation, the protrusion slides along the thread groove to drive at least a portion of the cleaning needle to extend out of the through hole, and at least a portion of the cleaning needle is exposed outside the accommodating cavity;

[0009] Alternatively, the cleaning needle is configured such that when the top cover performs a second circumferential rotation, the protrusion slides along the thread groove to drive at least a portion of the cleaning needle to retract into the through hole and be accommodated in the accommodating cavity.

[0010] Preferably, the thread groove comprises a first thread groove and a second thread groove which are arranged opposite to each other;

[0011] The convex portion includes a first convex portion and a second convex portion, the first convex portion is slidably connected to the first thread groove, and the second convex portion is slidably connected to the second thread groove.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom cover, one of the inner wall of the bottom cover or the outer wall of the top cover is provided with a protrusion, and the other is provided with an annular groove, and the protrusion is snapped into the groove to achieve the rotational connection between the bottom cover and the top cover.

[0013] Preferably, a guide member is provided which extends longitudinally in the accommodating cavity, and is used to provide guidance when the cleaning needle moves.

[0014] Preferably, the cleaning needle comprises a seat body, the seat body is a hollow structure, and the seat body is sleeved on the guide piece.

[0015] Preferably, a longitudinally extending guide groove is provided on the inner wall of the seat body, and the guide member is provided with a guide portion, which extends into the guide groove and is slidably connected to the guide groove.

[0016] Preferably, the inner wall of the seat body is further provided with a transversely extending slot connected to the guide slot, and the slot is used to rotate the guide member to make the guide part snap into the slot when the cleaning needle moves into place, thereby realizing longitudinal locking of the cleaning needle.

[0017] Preferably, the cleaning tool further comprises a bottom cover rotatably connected to the top cover, and the guide member is fixedly connected to the bottom cover.

[0018] Preferably, the guide member comprises a first end and a second end which are arranged opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction, the second end is fixedly connected to the bottom cover, and the guide portion is arranged at the first end.

[0019] Preferably, the device further comprises a shell for covering the through hole.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0021] (1) The utility model reduces the risk of injury and safety of users.

[0022] (2) The utility model adopts a telescopic structure design to hide the cleaning needle inside, which is opened during use and closed when not in use, so as to reduce safety risks.

[0023] ⑶ The safety protection structure of the cleaning needle of the utility model is used in risky scenarios such as the presence of children. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 is a structural cross-sectional view of the cleaning needle in an extended state after the housing is removed;

[0025] Figure 2 is a structural cross-sectional view of the cleaning needle in a retracted state after the housing is removed;

[0026] Figure 3is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first thread groove and the second thread groove;

[0027] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the configuration relationship of the guide part, the guide groove and the card slot;

[0028] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the cleaning needle is retracted after the housing and the bottom cover are buckled together.

[0029] Main component symbols:

[0030] Cleaning needle 1 Projection 11 first convex portion 111 Second convex portion 112 Base 12 Guide groove 121 Card slot 122 Top cover 2 Thread groove 21 First thread groove 211 Second thread groove 212 Annular groove 22 Inner wall 23 outer wall 24 Accommodating chamber 25 Through hole 26 Reinforcement convex portion 27 Bottom cover 3 Bump 31 Guide 4 Guide portion 41 First end 42 Second end 43 Card slot 44 Shell 5 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] An embodiment of the utility model provides a cleaning tool, which is used to clean the airway or the inner wall of the heating chamber of an aerosol generating device. The aerosol generating device may be an electronic cigarette on the market.

[0032] See also Figures 1 to 5 The cleaning apparatus comprises:

[0033] The top cover 2 comprises an inner wall 23 and an outer wall 24, wherein the inner wall 22 defines a receiving cavity 25, a through hole 26 is provided between the inner wall 23 and the outer wall 24, and the inner wall 23 is provided with a thread groove 21;

[0034] The cleaning needle 1 is provided with a convex portion 11, and the convex portion 11 is slidably connected to the thread groove 21;

[0035] The cleaning needle 1 is configured such that when the top cover 2 performs a first circumferential rotation, the protrusion 11 slides along the thread groove 21 to drive at least a portion of the cleaning needle 1 to extend out of the through hole 26 and be exposed outside the accommodating cavity 25 (such as Figure 3 ) to clean the airway or heating chamber of the aerosol generating device.

[0036] Alternatively, the cleaning needle 1 is configured such that when the top cover 2 performs the second circumferential rotation, the convex portion 11 slides along the thread groove 21 to drive at least a portion of the cleaning needle 1 to retract into the through hole 26 and be accommodated in the accommodating cavity 25, so that after the cleaning of the aerosol generating device is completed, the cleaning needle 1 is accommodated in the accommodating cavity 25 in this way (e.g., Figure 1 As shown), the potential safety hazard caused by the exposure of the cleaning needle 1 is avoided.

[0037] In some embodiments, Figure 3 As shown, the thread groove 21 is a double thread structure, including a first thread groove 211 and a second thread groove 212 that are arranged opposite to each other;

[0038] The convex portion 11 includes a first convex portion 111 and a second convex portion 112. The first convex portion 111 is slidably connected to the first thread groove 211, and the second convex portion 112 is slidably connected to the second thread groove 212. By providing the first thread groove 211 and the second thread groove 212, the cleaning needle 1 can move more smoothly.

[0039] In some instances, such as Figure 5 As shown, the cleaning tool also includes a bottom cover 3 rotatably connected to the top cover 2, one of the inner wall of the bottom cover 3 and the outer wall of the top cover 2 is provided with a protrusion 31, and the other is provided with an annular groove 22, and the protrusion 31 is snap-fitted into the groove 22 to realize the rotatable connection between the bottom cover 3 and the top cover 2.

[0040] In some embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, the cleaning device further comprises a guide member 4 in the longitudinally extending accommodation cavity 25, and the guide member 4 is used to provide guidance when the cleaning needle 1 moves;

[0041] Further in some embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, the cleaning needle 1 includes a seat body 12 , and the seat body 12 is a hollow structure. The seat body 12 is sleeved on the guide member 4 , so that the guide member 4 provides guidance for the cleaning needle 1 .

[0042] For details, please refer to Figure 4 As shown, a longitudinally extending guide groove 121 is provided on the inner wall of the seat body 12 , and the guide member 4 is provided with a guide portion 41 , which extends into the guide groove 121 and is slidably connected to the guide groove 121 .

[0043] The inner wall of the seat body 12 is also provided with a transversely extending slot 122 connected to the guide slot 121, which is used to rotate the guide member 4 to make the guide part 41 snap into the slot 122 when the cleaning needle 1 moves into place, thereby realizing longitudinal locking of the cleaning needle 1.

[0044] In some embodiments, the guide member 4 is fixedly connected to the bottom cover 3 , and the guide member 4 can be driven to rotate by rotating the bottom cover 3 , so that the guide portion 41 is inserted into the slot 122 to lock the cleaning needle 1 .

[0045] In some embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, the guide member 4 includes a first end 42 and a second end 43 which are arranged opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction, the second end 43 is fixedly connected to the bottom cover 3 , and the guide portion 41 is arranged at the first end 42 .

[0046] In some embodiments, the cleaning device further comprises a housing 5, and the housing 5 is used to cover the through hole 26 to prevent dust in the air from falling onto the cleaning needle 1 through the through hole 26 when the cleaning device is not in use.

[0047] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. All equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of the claims of the present invention shall fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cleaning device for cleaning an aerosol generating device, characterized in that: include: A top cover, wherein a receiving cavity is defined in the top cover, the top cover has a through hole communicating with the receiving cavity, and the receiving cavity is provided with a threaded groove; A cleaning needle is provided with a convex portion, wherein the convex portion is slidably connected to the thread groove; Wherein, the cleaning needle is configured such that when the top cover performs a first circumferential rotation, the protrusion slides along the thread groove to drive the cleaning needle to extend out of the through hole, and at least a portion of the cleaning needle is exposed outside the accommodating cavity; Alternatively, the cleaning needle is configured such that when the top cover performs a second circumferential rotation, the protrusion slides along the thread groove to drive the cleaning needle to retract into the accommodating cavity.

2. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thread groove comprises a first thread groove and a second thread groove which are arranged opposite to each other; The convex portion includes a first convex portion and a second convex portion, the first convex portion is slidably connected to the first thread groove, and the second convex portion is slidably connected to the second thread groove.

3. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The bottom cover, one of the inner wall of the bottom cover or the outer wall of the top cover is provided with a protrusion, and the other is provided with an annular groove, and the protrusion is snapped into the groove to realize the rotation connection between the bottom cover and the top cover.

4. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A guide member is longitudinally extended in the accommodating cavity, and is used to provide guidance when the cleaning needle moves.

5. The cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cleaning needle comprises a seat body, which is a hollow structure and is sleeved on the guide piece.

6. The cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A longitudinally extending guide groove is arranged on the inner wall of the seat body, and the guide member is provided with a guide portion, which extends into the guide groove and is slidably connected with the guide groove.

7. The cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inner wall of the seat body is also provided with a transversely extending slot connected to the guide slot, and the slot is used to rotate the guide member to make the guide part snap into the slot when the cleaning needle moves into place, thereby realizing the longitudinal locking of the cleaning needle.

8. The cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cleaning tool further comprises a bottom cover rotatably connected to the top cover, and the guide member is fixedly connected to the bottom cover.

9. The cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The guide member includes a first end and a second end which are arranged opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction, the second end is fixedly connected to the bottom cover, and the guide portion is arranged at the first end.

10. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The shell is used for covering the through hole.

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