Electronic cigarette

Abstract

The utility model relates to an electronic cigarette which comprises a first shell, an atomizing core, an end cover and an air inlet adjusting piece, and the atomizing core is located in the first shell and used for atomizing tobacco tar. The end cover covers one end of the first shell, a containing groove is formed in the end face, opposite to the atomization core, of the end cover, and a buckling groove and a limiting groove are formed in the side wall of the containing groove. The air inlet adjusting piece is inserted into the containing groove and can move in a guiding mode along the containing groove, the air inlet adjusting piece is provided with a buckling protrusion and a limiting protrusion, the buckling protrusion extends into the buckling groove to prevent the air inlet adjusting piece from falling off from the containing groove, and the limiting protrusion extends into the limiting groove to limit the position of the air inlet adjusting piece; therefore, the air inlet adjusting piece is prevented from guiding movement along the containing groove. In the using process, the air inlet adjusting piece is not prone to loosening, and the stability of the air inlet amount is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic cigarettes, and more specifically, to an electronic cigarette. Background Art

[0002] An electronic cigarette is an electronic product that mimics a cigarette, producing the same smoke, flavor, and feel as a regular cigarette. It converts nicotine and other substances into vapor through atomization and other means, which is then inhaled by the user. Conventional electronic cigarette atomization typically requires a battery to power and heat the atomization component, requiring the user to continuously press a power button to activate atomization. This process is not similar to the smoking method of a cigarette, making it inconvenient for the user. Furthermore, the amount of smoke produced per atomization is generally fixed and cannot be adjusted according to the smoker's inhalation strength, which is different from the smoking effect of a real cigarette and thus affects the smoking experience to a certain extent. To address the above technical issues, those skilled in the art have provided electronic cigarettes with an air intake adjustment member, which allows users with high lung capacity to adjust the air intake. However, due to the unreasonable structural design of existing electronic cigarettes, the air intake adjustment member is prone to loosening, resulting in poor air intake stability. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an electronic cigarette that can improve the stability of air intake.

[0004] The solution of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problem is to construct an electronic cigarette, which includes a first shell, an atomizer core, an end cover and an air intake adjustment member, the atomizer core is located in the first shell and is used to atomize tobacco oil; the end cover covers one end of the first shell, and a receiving groove is provided at the end surface of the end cover facing away from the atomizer core, and the side wall of the receiving groove is provided with a buckling groove and a limiting groove; the air intake adjustment member is inserted into the receiving groove and can move along the guide of the receiving groove, the air intake adjustment member is provided with a buckling protrusion and a limiting protrusion, the buckling protrusion extends into the buckling groove to prevent the air intake adjustment member from falling from the receiving groove, and the limiting protrusion extends into the limiting groove to prevent the air intake adjustment member from moving along the guide of the receiving groove.

[0005] Preferably, the electronic cigarette further comprises an elastic sealing block, and the groove wall of the accommodating groove is provided with an air hole; the elastic sealing block comprises a fixing portion and an extension portion, the fixing portion is mounted on the side of the end cover facing the atomizing core, the extension portion is connected to the fixing portion and passes through the air hole to elastically abut against the air intake adjustment member, the extension portion is provided with a first air guide hole connected to the atomizing core; the air intake adjustment member is provided with at least two second air guide holes, and the first air guide hole is connected to the outside of the electronic cigarette through at least one of the second air guide holes.

[0006] Preferably, the buckling protrusion is provided with a guide surface on one side of the atomizer core, and the guide surface is used to guide the buckling protrusion to be inserted into the buckling groove when the air intake adjustment member is installed into the accommodating groove.

[0007] Preferably, the longitudinal section of the buckling protrusion is a right-angled trapezoid.

[0008] Preferably, the number of the limiting grooves is at least two, the limiting grooves are spaced apart, and the side surface of the limiting protrusion is an arc surface.

[0009] Preferably, a notch is formed on a side of the buckle groove facing the atomizer core.

[0010] Preferably, the electronic cigarette also includes a second shell, the second shell includes a connecting wall, a first clamping wall and a second clamping wall, the first clamping wall is connected to the first end of the connecting wall, the second clamping wall is connected to the second end of the connecting wall, the first shell and the end cover are located between the first clamping wall and the second clamping wall, and the second clamping wall abuts against the end cover.

[0011] Preferably, an air inlet hole is provided at the second clamping wall, the air inlet hole is communicated with the second air guide hole, and the air inlet adjustment member at least partially extends from the air inlet hole.

[0012] Preferably, the electronic cigarette further includes a display screen and a light-transmitting cover, and the second shell is formed with a window; the display screen is covered on the first shell and corresponds to the position of the window; the light-transmitting cover covers the window and is connected to the second shell.

[0013] Preferably, the electronic cigarette also includes a liquid storage assembly, which includes a liquid storage tube, a porous liquid suction column, a first sealing seat and a second sealing seat. The liquid storage tube is located in the first shell; the porous liquid suction column is located in the liquid storage tube and is used to absorb tobacco oil; the first sealing seat cover is provided at the first end of the liquid storage tube and is sealed with the liquid storage tube; the second sealing seat cover is provided at the second end of the liquid storage tube and is sealed with the liquid storage tube; the atomizing core is located in the porous liquid suction column.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: Since the end surface of the end cap facing away from the atomizer core is provided with a receiving groove, and the sidewalls of the receiving groove are provided with a buckle groove and a limit groove, the air intake adjustment member is inserted into the receiving groove and can move along the guide of the receiving groove. The air intake adjustment member is provided with a buckle protrusion and a limit protrusion. The buckle protrusion extends into the buckle groove to prevent the air intake adjustment member from falling out of the receiving groove, and the limit protrusion extends into the limit groove to prevent the air intake adjustment member from moving along the guide of the receiving groove. Therefore, during use, the air intake adjustment member is not easy to loosen, thereby improving the stability of the air intake amount. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of an embodiment of the electronic cigarette of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 a cross-sectional view of the electronic cigarette shown;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the e-cigarette shown;

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Magnified view of area A shown;

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 1 a perspective view of the end cap of the electronic cigarette;

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A stereogram from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the air intake adjustment component of the electronic cigarette is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementations.

[0024] See also Figures 1 to 7 The present invention provides an electronic cigarette, which includes a first housing 1, a liquid storage assembly 2, an atomizing core 3, an end cap 4, an air intake adjustment member 5, a battery 6, and a controller 7. The first housing 1 is tubular, and a mounting groove 11 is provided on the outer circumference of the first housing 1. The mounting groove 11 is arranged around the outer circumference of the first housing 1. It is understood that the first housing 1 can be U-shaped or formed by a combination of multiple components, which is not specifically limited here.

[0025] The liquid storage assembly 2 includes a liquid storage tube 21, a porous liquid wicking column 22, a first sealing seat 23, and a second sealing seat 24. The liquid storage tube 21 is located in the first shell 1 and is used to store tobacco oil. The porous liquid wicking column 22 is located in the liquid storage tube 21 and is used to absorb tobacco oil in the liquid storage tube 21. The first sealing seat 23 is covered on the first end of the liquid storage tube 21 and is sealed with the liquid storage tube 21. The second sealing seat 24 is covered on the second end of the liquid storage tube 21 and is sealed with the liquid storage tube 21. The porous liquid wicking column 22 can be made of a porous material such as porous ceramics, porous foam, or fiber.

[0026] The first sealing seat 23 and the second sealing seat 24 can be made of elastic materials such as silicone or rubber, which not only facilitates assembly but also provides good sealing performance. It is understood that in one embodiment, the porous liquid-absorbing column 22 may not be required. In another embodiment, the liquid storage tube 21 and the first sealing seat 23 or the second sealing seat 24 are integrally formed.

[0027] The atomizer core 3 is located in the first shell 1 and is used to atomize the smoke oil. Specifically, the atomizer core 3 is located in the porous liquid-absorbing column 22 and is electrically connected to the controller 7. It includes a porous liquid guide tube 31 and an electric heating element 32. The porous liquid guide tube 31 is located in the porous liquid-absorbing column 22 and is used to conduct the smoke oil in the porous liquid-absorbing column 22 to the electric heating element 32. The electric heating element 32 is located in the porous liquid guide tube 31 and is electrically connected to the controller 7 to atomize the smoke oil on the porous liquid guide tube 31. The porous liquid guide tube 31 can be made of porous materials such as ceramics and fibers, and the electric heating element 32 can be an electric heating wire or an electric heating net, etc., which are not specifically limited here. It can be understood that as long as the smoke oil can be atomized, the structure of the atomizer core 3 is not specifically limited here.

[0028] The end cap 4 covers one end of the first shell 1 and is connected to the first shell 1 by snapping. A receiving groove 41 is provided at the end surface of the end cap 4 facing away from the atomizer core 3, that is, the receiving groove 41 is located at the bottom surface of the end cap 4, and the side wall of the receiving groove 41 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 42 and a limiting groove 43. A notch 44 is formed on the side of the snap-fit ​​groove 42 facing the atomizer core 3, so that when the end cap 4 is manufactured using an injection mold, it is not only convenient for demoulding and manufacturing, but also improves the consistency of the snap-fit ​​groove 42. The limiting grooves 43 are connected to the snap-fit ​​groove 42, and there are at least two of them, and the limiting grooves 43 are arranged at intervals. The groove wall of the receiving groove 41 is also provided with an air hole 45, and the air hole 45 is located on the top wall of the receiving groove 41.

[0029] The air inlet adjustment member 5 is inserted into the receiving slot 41 and can move along the guide of the receiving slot 41. The air inlet adjustment member 5 includes an air regulating plate 51, a connecting protrusion 52, a push-pull protrusion 53, a snap-on protrusion 54, and a stopper protrusion 55. The air regulating plate 51 is located within the receiving slot 41 and is provided with at least two second air guide holes 511, which are spaced apart and can be of the same or different sizes. The connecting protrusion 52 is located on the side of the air regulating plate 51 facing the atomizer core 3 and is connected to the air regulating plate 51 and the controller 7. The push-pull protrusion 53 is located on the side of the air regulating plate 51 facing away from the atomizer core 3 and is connected to the air regulating plate 51. It is used to allow the user to push and pull the air inlet adjustment member 5 to adjust the air. The push-pull protrusion 53 is provided with an extension sleeve 56 on the outer surface, which the user can push to move the air inlet adjustment member 5.

[0030] The snap-fit ​​protrusion 54 extends into the snap-fit ​​groove 42 to prevent the air intake regulating member 5 from falling out of the receiving groove 41. A guide surface 541 is provided on one side of the snap-fit ​​protrusion 54 located on the atomizer core 3. The guide surface 541 is used to guide the snap-fit ​​protrusion 54 into the snap-fit ​​groove 42 when the air intake regulating member 5 is installed into the receiving groove 41, thereby facilitating assembly. Preferably, the snap-fit ​​protrusion 54 has a rectangular trapezoidal longitudinal cross-section, which not only facilitates assembly of the air intake regulating member 5 into the receiving groove 41 but also ensures reliability, effectively preventing the air intake regulating member 5 from falling out of the end cap 4.

[0031] The limiting protrusion 55 extends into the limiting groove 43 to define the position of the air intake adjustment member 5, thereby hindering the air intake adjustment member 5 from moving along the guide of the receiving groove 41. This prevents the air intake adjustment member 5 from sliding freely when the electronic cigarette is shaken horizontally, ensuring the stability of the air intake volume. Preferably, the side surface of the limiting protrusion 55 is a curved surface. Therefore, when the user pushes the air intake adjustment member 5 to slide along the guide of the receiving groove 41, the limiting protrusion 55 easily slides out of the limiting groove 43, making it easier for the user to push the air intake adjustment member 5.

[0032] The electronic cigarette of the present invention also includes an elastic sealing block 8, which includes a fixed portion 81 and an extension portion 82. The fixed portion 81 is mounted on the side of the end cap 4 facing the atomizer core 3. The extension portion 82 is connected to the fixed portion 81 and passes through the air hole 45 to elastically abut the air regulating plate portion 51 of the air inlet adjustment member 5. The extension portion 82 is provided with a first air guide hole 821 that communicates with the atomizer core 3. The first air guide hole 821 communicates with the outside of the electronic cigarette through the second air guide hole 511. By providing the elastic sealing block 8, air entering from the second air guide hole 511 can flow through the first air guide hole 821 and then flow into the atomizer core 3, effectively preventing air leakage.

[0033] The electronic cigarette of the present invention also includes a second shell 91, a display screen 92 and a light-transmitting cover 93. The second shell 91 includes a connecting wall 911, a first clamping wall 912 and a second clamping wall 913. The first clamping wall 912 is connected to the first end of the connecting wall 911 and is clamped at the end of the first shell 1. The first clamping wall 912 is connected to a suction nozzle assembly 94. The suction nozzle assembly 94 includes a suction nozzle body 941, a suction nozzle cover 942 and an oil absorption block 943. The suction nozzle body 941 is connected to the first clamping wall 912 and the first shell 1. The suction nozzle cover 942 is sleeved on the outside of the suction nozzle body 941. The oil absorption block 943 is located inside the suction nozzle body 941 to absorb condensed smoke oil.

[0034] The second clamping wall 913 is connected to the second end of the connecting wall 911. The first housing 1 and the end cap 4 are located between the first clamping wall 912 and the second clamping wall 913, with the second clamping wall 913 abutting the end cap 4. An air inlet 9131 is provided on the second clamping wall 913, communicating with the second air guide hole 511. Part of the air inlet adjustment member 5 extends from the air inlet 9131. A window 914 is formed in the second housing 91, defined by the connecting wall 911, the first clamping wall 912, and the second clamping wall 913. The display screen 92 is mounted on the first housing 1 and aligned with the position of the window 914. The display screen 92 is inserted into the mounting slot 11, providing a secure and reliable fixation. A light-transmitting cover 93 covers the window 914 and is connected to the second housing 91. During operation, light from the display screen 92 is emitted through the light-transmitting cover, allowing the user to view information on the display screen 92 through the light-transmitting cover 93. The battery 6 is electrically connected to the controller 7 , which is installed in the end cover 4 and electrically connected to the atomizer core 3 and the display screen 92 .

[0035] In summary, the end cap 4 of the present invention is provided with a receiving groove 41 on the end surface facing away from the atomizer core 3, and the connecting wall 911 of the receiving groove 41 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 42 and a stop groove 43. The air intake adjustment member 5 is inserted into the receiving groove 41 and can move along the guide of the receiving groove 41. The air intake adjustment member 5 is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion 54 and a stop protrusion 55. The snap-fit ​​protrusion 54 extends into the snap-fit ​​groove 42 to prevent the air intake adjustment member 5 from falling out of the receiving groove 41, and the stop protrusion 55 extends into the stop groove 43 to limit the position of the air intake adjustment member 5. Therefore, during use, the air intake adjustment member 5 is not easily loosened, which improves the stability of the air intake volume.

[0036] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims, not the foregoing description, and all variations within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims are intended to be encompassed within the present invention. Any reference sign in a claim should not be construed as limiting the claim to which it relates.

[0037] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An electronic cigarette, characterized in that: The invention comprises a first shell, an atomizing core, an end cover and an air intake adjustment member, wherein the atomizing core is located in the first shell and is used to atomize the e-liquid; the end cover covers one end of the first shell, and a receiving groove is provided at the end surface of the end cover facing away from the atomizing core, and a buckling groove and a limiting groove are provided on the side wall of the receiving groove; the air intake adjustment member is inserted into the receiving groove and can move along the guide of the receiving groove, and the air intake adjustment member is provided with a buckling protrusion and a limiting protrusion, the buckling protrusion extends into the buckling groove to prevent the air intake adjustment member from falling from the receiving groove; the limiting protrusion extends into the limiting groove to prevent the air intake adjustment member from moving along the guide of the receiving groove.

2. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, characterized in that The electronic cigarette also includes an elastic sealing block, and the groove wall of the accommodating groove is provided with an air hole; the elastic sealing block includes a fixing portion and an extension portion, the fixing portion is installed on the side of the end cover facing the atomizer core, the extension portion is connected to the fixing portion and passes through the air hole to elastically abut against the air intake adjustment member, and the extension portion is provided with a first air guide hole connected to the atomizer core; the air intake adjustment member is provided with at least two second air guide holes, and the first air guide hole is connected to the outside of the electronic cigarette through at least one of the second air guide holes.

3. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The buckling protrusion is provided with a guide surface on one side of the atomizer core, and the guide surface is used to guide the buckling protrusion to be inserted into the buckling groove when the air intake adjustment member is installed in the accommodating groove.

4. The electronic cigarette according to claim 3, characterized in that The longitudinal section of the buckling protrusion is a right-angled trapezoid.

5. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The number of the limiting grooves is at least two, the limiting grooves are spaced apart, and the side surface of the limiting protrusion is an arc surface.

6. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A notch is formed on one side of the buckle groove facing the atomizer core.

7. The electronic cigarette according to claim 2, characterized in that The electronic cigarette also includes a second shell, which includes a connecting wall, a first clamping wall and a second clamping wall, the first clamping wall is connected to the first end of the connecting wall, the second clamping wall is connected to the second end of the connecting wall, the first shell and the end cover are located between the first clamping wall and the second clamping wall, and the second clamping wall is abutted against the end cover.

8. The electronic cigarette according to claim 7, characterized in that An air inlet hole is provided at the second clamping wall, the air inlet hole is communicated with the second air guide hole, and the air inlet adjustment member at least partially extends from the air inlet hole.

9. The electronic cigarette according to claim 7, characterized in that The electronic cigarette further includes a display screen and a light-transmitting cover, and the second shell is formed with a window; the display screen is covered on the first shell and corresponds to the position of the window; the light-transmitting cover covers the window and is connected to the second shell.

10. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, characterized in that The electronic cigarette also includes a liquid storage assembly, which includes a liquid storage tube, a porous liquid suction column, a first sealing seat and a second sealing seat. The liquid storage tube is located in the first shell; the porous liquid suction column is located in the liquid storage tube and is used to absorb tobacco oil; the first sealing seat cover is provided at the first end of the liquid storage tube and is sealed with the liquid storage tube; the second sealing seat cover is provided at the second end of the liquid storage tube and is sealed with the liquid storage tube; the atomizing core is located in the porous liquid suction column.

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