Quick release structure for electronic cigarette

Abstract

The utility model discloses a quick release structure for an electronic cigarette, which comprises a mounting shell, a contact piece and a spring, the mounting shell is provided with a containing groove for placing a battery, and the containing groove is provided with a first inner wall and a second inner wall which respectively correspond to two ends of the battery. The contact piece and the spring are arranged on the first inner wall and the second inner wall respectively and make contact with the two electrode ends of the battery respectively, and the contact piece and the spring are provided with a first connecting part and a second connecting part respectively, wherein the first connecting part and the second connecting part extend out of the same end of the installation shell. According to the quick-release structure, a user can conveniently detach the batteries, the batteries can be conveniently classified and recycled by the user, environmental protection is facilitated, and the quick-release structure is simple in overall structure and convenient to produce.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of electronic cigarettes, and particularly relates to a quick-release structure for an electronic cigarette. Background Art

[0002] Electronic cigarettes have become the choice of most smokers because they are convenient to carry and can be used at any time without generating harmful fumes. For the health of users, a disposable electronic cigarette has been introduced on the market.

[0003] The main structure of the existing disposable electronic cigarette includes a cartridge, a microphone, a circuit board, and a lithium-ion battery. Two ear tabs on the lithium-ion battery are welded to terminals on the circuit board to supply power to the microphone and the cartridge. This way of welding the ear tabs of the battery is not convenient for users to disassemble the lithium-ion battery for the classified recycling of the lithium-ion battery, resulting in users often cleaning other components of the disposable electronic cigarette and the electronic cigarette together, which is not conducive to environmental protection. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a quick-release structure for an electronic cigarette that can solve the above problems.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, a quick-release structure for an electronic cigarette provided by an embodiment of the utility model includes a mounting shell, a contact piece, and a spring. A receiving groove for placing a battery is provided on the mounting shell. The receiving groove has a first inner wall and a second inner wall corresponding to two ends of the battery respectively. The contact piece and the spring are respectively arranged on the first inner wall and the second inner wall and are respectively in contact with two extreme ends of the battery. A first connecting portion and a second connecting portion extending from the same end of the mounting shell are respectively provided on the contact piece and the spring.

[0006] Optionally, a protruding portion protruding towards the spring direction is provided on the contact piece, and one end of the battery corresponding to the protruding portion is in contact with the protruding portion.

[0007] Optionally, a first bayonet is provided on one side of the first inner wall, the first connecting portion is limited in the first bayonet, and a limiting portion penetrating through the receiving groove is provided at the lower end of the contact piece.

[0008] Optionally, a protruding portion is provided on the receiving groove protruding upwards. A second bayonet is formed between the protruding portion and the second inner wall. The second connecting portion is limited in the second bayonet, and a third bayonet cooperating with the second connecting portion is provided on the other side of the first inner wall.

[0009] Optionally, both the first inner wall and the second inner wall protrude upwards relative to the receiving groove.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: The quick-release structure facilitates the user to disassemble the battery, so that the user can classify and recycle the battery, which is beneficial to environmental protection. The overall structure of the quick-release structure is simple and convenient for production. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0012] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the present utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 is a top view of the mounting shell in the present utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the contact piece in the present utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the mounting shell in the present utility model.

[0016] In the figure:

[0017] 100, mounting shell; 110, receiving groove; 111, protrusion; 112, second bayonet; 120, first inner wall; 121, first bayonet; 122, third bayonet; 130, second inner wall;

[0018] 200, contact piece; 210, first connecting portion; 220, protruding portion; 230, limiting portion;

[0019] 300, spring; 310, second connecting portion;

[0020] 400, battery. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0021] The following will describe in detail the embodiments of the present utility model. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions from beginning to end. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the embodiments of the present utility model, and should not be construed as a limitation of the present utility model.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be understood that if there are directional indications involved in the embodiments of the present utility model, such as the orientation or positional relationship indicated by up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, etc., it is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0023] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0024] In the embodiments of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, if there are terms such as "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixation", etc., they should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated. It can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. It can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. It can be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0025] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, the embodiments of the present utility model provide a quick-release structure for an electronic cigarette, including an installation shell 100, a contact piece 200, and a spring 300.

[0026] The mounting shell 100 is provided with a container 110 for placing the battery 400, and the container 110 has a first inner wall 120 and a second inner wall 130 respectively corresponding to the two ends of the battery 400, and the contact piece 200 and the spring 300 are respectively arranged on the first inner wall 120 and the second inner wall 130, and are in contact with the two ends of the battery 400, that is, the two ends of the battery 400 are respectively the positive electrode and the negative electrode. More specifically, the battery 400 includes a body (not shown in the figure) and a steel cap (not shown in the figure), and both ends of the steel cap are provided with pole ears (not shown in the figure) extending into the interior of the body, and the two steel caps are respectively covered on the two ends. The two ends of the body are electrically connected to the pole ear. Further, the contact piece 200 and the spring 300 are respectively provided with a first connecting part 210 and a second connecting part 310 extending from the same end of the mounting shell 100. It should be understood that the first connecting part 210 and the second connecting part 310 are respectively welded to the connecting terminals on the circuit board on the electronic cigarette to power the microphone and the cigarette cartridge on the electronic cigarette. After use, the user can directly remove the battery 400 through the quick-release structure, which is convenient for the user to disassemble the battery 400, so that the user can classify and recycle the battery 400, which is beneficial to environmental protection. The overall structure of the quick-release structure is simple and easy to produce.

[0027] In one embodiment, the contact piece 200 has a protruding portion 220 protruding toward the spring 300, and one end of the battery 400 corresponding to the protruding portion 220 contacts the protruding portion 220, so that the spring 300 can apply force to tighten the battery 400 through the protruding portion 220, so that the contact between the spring 300 and the contact piece 200 and the battery 400 is better, and the battery 400 can be limited.

[0028] In one embodiment, a first bayonet 121 is provided on one side of the first inner wall 120, and the first connecting portion 210 is limited in the first bayonet 121. Specifically, the first connecting portion 210 is clamped in the first bayonet 121 after being bent 90 degrees, and a limiting portion 230 that passes through the receiving groove 110 is provided at the lower end of the contact piece 200, that is, the contact piece 200 is clamped by the first bayonet 121 and the limiting portion 230 to ensure that the contact piece 200 is installed stably and is easy to assemble, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0029] In one embodiment, a convex protrusion 111 is provided on the receiving groove 110. A second bayonet 112 is formed between the protrusion 111 and the second inner wall 130. The second connecting portion 310 is limited in the second bayonet 112. On the other side of the first inner wall 120, a third bayonet 122 is provided to cooperate with the second connecting portion 310. Specifically, after the second connecting portion 310 is clamped in the second bayonet 112 and bent by 90 degrees, it passes through the third bayonet 122 along the upper end of the receiving groove 110. The overall structure is compact and can save space.

[0030] In one embodiment, both the first inner wall 120 and the second inner wall 130 protrude upward relative to the receiving groove 110, that is, the contact area is increased to improve the installation stability of the contact piece 200 and the spring 300.

[0031] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A quick-release structure for an electronic cigarette, characterized in that, It includes an installation shell, a contact piece and a spring. A receiving groove for placing a battery is provided on the installation shell. The receiving groove has a first inner wall and a second inner wall corresponding to the two ends of the battery respectively. The contact piece and the spring are respectively arranged on the first inner wall and the second inner wall and are respectively in contact with the two extreme ends of the battery. A first connecting portion and a second connecting portion extending from the same end of the installation shell are respectively provided on the contact piece and the spring.

2. The quick-release structure for an electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein a protruding portion protruding towards the spring direction is provided on the contact piece, and one end of the battery corresponding to the protruding portion is in contact with the protruding portion.

3. The quick-release structure for an electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein a first bayonet is formed on one side of the first inner wall, the first connecting portion is limited in the first bayonet, and a limiting portion penetrating through the receiving groove is provided at the lower end of the contact piece.

4. The quick-release structure for an electronic cigarette according to claim 3, wherein a protrusion protruding upwards is provided on the receiving groove, a second bayonet is formed between the protrusion and the second inner wall, the second connecting portion is limited in the second bayonet, and a third bayonet cooperating with the second connecting portion is provided on the other side of the first inner wall.

5. The quick-release structure for an electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein both the first inner wall and the second inner wall protrude upwards relative to the receiving groove.

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