Key assembly and electronic atomization device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a button assembly and an electronic atomization device, the button assembly comprises a pressing mechanism and a buffer mechanism, the pressing mechanism comprises a fixing frame, a guide frame and a control member, the fixing frame is provided with a chute, the guide frame is slidably connected to the chute, the control member is fixedly connected to the fixing frame, and the guide frame can trigger the control member; the buffering mechanism comprises a supporting seat and a buffering part, the supporting seat and the buffering part are elastic parts, the supporting seat abuts against the fixing frame, and the buffering part is connected to the supporting seat in a protruding mode and located between the guide frame and the control part. According to the key assembly, the impact force of pressing can be buffered, the service life is prolonged, and the increase of the production cost can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of atomization equipment technology, and in particular to a button assembly and an electronic atomization device. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic atomizing devices require buttons to control their operation. In related technologies, the buttons and display screen are typically integrated, with users controlling the device's status by pressing the screen. However, the display screen cover material has requirements for light transmittance, while the button cover material has requirements for hardness and strength. These different material parameters can shorten the lifespan of the two covers due to their contact. Overcoming this lifespan issue solely through material improvements would increase costs and hinder the production efficiency of electronic atomizing devices. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a button assembly that can buffer the impact force of pressing, extend its service life, and avoid increasing production costs.

[0004] This utility model also proposes an electronic atomizing device having the above-mentioned button assembly.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a button assembly includes a pressing mechanism and a buffering mechanism. The pressing mechanism includes a fixed frame, a guide frame, and a control component. The fixed frame is provided with a slide groove, the guide frame is slidably connected to the slide groove, and the control component is fixedly connected to the fixed frame. The guide frame is capable of triggering the control component. The buffering mechanism includes a support base and a buffer component. Both the support base and the buffer component are elastic components. The support base abuts against the fixed frame, and the buffer component protrudes from and is connected to the support base. The buffer component is located between the guide frame and the control component.

[0006] The button assembly according to the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the fixed frame is provided with a slide groove, the guide frame is slidably connected in the slide groove, the control component is fixedly connected to the fixed frame, and the guide frame is driven to slide in the slide groove so that the guide frame can trigger the control component. The support seat abuts against the fixed frame, and the buffer component protrudes and is connected to the support seat. By setting the buffer component between the guide frame and the control component, the buffer mechanism can absorb the movement impact of the guide frame when the guide frame slides in the slide groove, thereby avoiding direct impact between the guide frame and the control component. The impact force of the guide frame can be transmitted to the fixed frame through the buffer component and the support seat, reducing the force on the control component, reducing the possibility of damage to the control component, extending the service life of the control component, avoiding increased production costs, and improving the reliability and production efficiency of the electronic atomization device.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a through groove is provided in the middle of the support base, and the control component is located in the through groove.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the lower end of the support base is provided with a notch, and the notch penetrates the side wall of the support base.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the buffer is configured as a first buffer block, the first buffer block is connected to the inner wall of the through groove, and the first buffer block protrudes above the middle part of the through groove.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, gaps are provided between both sides of the first buffer block and the inner wall of the through groove.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the end of the first buffer block opposite to the support seat has a protruding abutment portion, and the middle part of the abutment portion is set as a cavity.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the buffer is configured as a second buffer block, which is connected to the upper end of the support base.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the number of the second buffer blocks is set to multiple, and the multiple second buffer blocks are arranged at intervals on the upper end of the support base.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the upper end face of the second buffer block and the two side walls are provided with rounded corners.

[0015] An electronic atomizing device according to a second aspect of the present invention includes: a housing, a battery, a liquid storage bottle, an atomizing component, a display screen, and a button assembly according to a first aspect of the present invention. The battery is connected to the housing; the liquid storage bottle is connected to the housing and is used to contain atomizing liquid; the atomizing component is electrically connected to the battery and communicates with the liquid storage bottle; the display screen is connected to the guide frame and is electrically connected to the battery; and the button assembly is connected to the housing.

[0016] The electronic atomizing device according to the embodiments of the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: the buffer mechanism can buffer and absorb the impact of the guide frame on the movement of the control component, reduce the pressure on the control component, reduce the possibility of damage to the control component, extend the service life, and does not significantly increase the production cost, thereby improving the reliability and economic benefits of the electronic atomizing device.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a button assembly according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first buffer block of the button assembly according to the first aspect of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is another schematic diagram of the button assembly according to the first aspect of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second buffer block of the button assembly according to the first aspect of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic atomizing device according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of an electronic atomizing device according to a second aspect of the present invention.

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] Pressing mechanism 100, fixing frame 110, slide 111, guide frame 120, control component 130;

[0028] Buffer mechanism 200, support base 210, through groove 211, notch 212, first buffer block 220, gap 221, abutment part 222, cavity 223, second buffer block 230, rounded corner 231, buffer element 240;

[0029] Casing 310, battery 320, liquid storage bottle 330, atomizing component 340, display screen 350. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0034] Understandably, referring to Figures 1 to 3 The button assembly of the first aspect of this utility model includes a pressing mechanism 100 and a buffer mechanism 200. The pressing mechanism 100 includes a fixed frame 110, a guide frame 120 and a control element 130. The fixed frame 110 is provided with a slide groove 111. The guide frame 120 is slidably connected to the slide groove 111. The control element 130 is fixedly connected to the fixed frame 110. The guide frame 120 can trigger the control element 130. The buffer mechanism 200 includes a support base 210 and a buffer element 240. Both the support base 210 and the buffer element 240 are elastic components. The support base 210 abuts against the fixed frame 110. The buffer element 240 protrudes and is connected to the support base 210. The buffer element 240 is located between the guide frame 120 and the control element 130.

[0035] The fixed frame 110 is provided with a slide groove 111, which is arranged vertically. The guide frame 120 is slidably connected in the slide groove 111, and the control element 130 is fixedly connected to the fixed frame 110. By driving the guide frame 120 to slide in the slide groove 111, the guide frame 120 can trigger the control element 130. For example, the control element 130 is a PCBA, on which a micro switch is integrated. The movement path of the guide frame 120 interferes with the micro switch, so that the control element 130 can be triggered during the up and down sliding of the guide frame 120.

[0036] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The support base 210 abuts against the fixed frame 110, and the buffer 240 protrudes and connects to the support base 210. By setting the buffer 240, it can abut against the guide frame 120, so that when the guide frame 120 slides in the slide groove 111, the buffer mechanism 200 can absorb the movement impact of the guide frame 120, thereby avoiding the guide frame 120 directly impacting the control component 130. The impact force of the guide frame 120 can be transmitted to the fixed frame 110 through the buffer 240 and the support base 210, reducing the force on the control component 130, extending the service life of the control component 130, and improving the reliability of the electronic atomization device.

[0037] Continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The display screen 350 is fixedly connected to the guide frame 120. When the user presses the guide frame 120, the display screen 350 moves synchronously with the guide frame 120, and the back of the display screen 350 can abut against the buffer 240, thereby buffering the impact of the guide frame 120's movement and preventing the display screen 350 from directly abutting against the control component 130. This eliminates the need for an additional cover plate to protect the display screen 350 and the control component 130, allowing the use of high-performance cover plate materials, avoiding increased costs, and improving the production efficiency of the electronic atomization device. Furthermore, the buffer mechanism 200 reduces the pressure between the display screen 350 and the control component 130, lowering the possibility of damage to both components and improving reliability.

[0038] It should be noted that the control element 130 may include mechanical switches, capacitive switches, contact switches, distance sensors, etc. as triggering elements, so that the guide frame 120 abuts against the control element 130, or the guide frame 120 enters the detection range of the control element 130, which can trigger the control element 130.

[0039] To ensure that when the guide frame 120 separates from the control component 130, both the control component 130 and the buffer mechanism 200 can drive the guide frame 120 to automatically reset, a spring or similar element is used as a reset element in this embodiment. For example, a spring (not shown in the drawings) is mounted on the control component 130, with its free end connected to the guide frame 120 and its fixed end connected to the control component 130. This ensures that when the guide frame 120 separates from the control component 130, both the control component 130 and the buffer mechanism 200 can drive the guide frame 120 to automatically reset.

[0040] In one embodiment, the reset element is still a spring, with the fixed end of the spring connected to the fixing frame 110 and the free end of the spring connected to the guide frame 120.

[0041] In one embodiment, the support 210 and the buffer 240 can be elastic components such as rubber or silicone, so that when the guide frame 120 slides in the slide groove 111, the guide frame 120 can compress the buffer 240, allowing the support 210 and the buffer 240 to deform relative to each other, thereby absorbing the impact of the movement of the guide frame 120, reducing the impact force of the guide frame 120 on the control component 130, reducing the possibility of damage to the control component 130, and improving reliability.

[0042] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 3 The support base 210 and the buffer component 240 are integrally formed to enhance the connection strength between the support base 210 and the buffer component 240, reduce the possibility of separation between the support base 210 and the buffer component 240, and improve the reliability of the buffer mechanism 200.

[0043] Understandably, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The support base 210 has a through groove 211 in the middle, and the control component 130 is located in the through groove 211. The through groove 211 in the middle of the support base 210 facilitates the installation and arrangement of the control component 130, reduces the space occupied by the buffer mechanism 200, and makes the structure of the button assembly more compact.

[0044] In addition, by opening a through groove 211 in the middle of the support base 210, the deformation of the support base 210 can be increased, allowing the support base 210 to absorb more of the impact of the guide frame 120's movement. This reduces the impact force on the control component 130 and the display screen 350, improves the buffering effect, extends the service life, and improves the reliability of the button assembly.

[0045] It should be noted that the size of the through groove 211 matches the size of the control component 130 so that the support base 210 can be stably placed on the control component 130, reducing the positional wobbling of the support base 210, and enabling the buffer component 240 to stably buffer the movement impact of the guide frame 120, thereby improving the reliability of the button assembly.

[0046] The shape of the support base 210 can be circular or square, etc., so that the control element 130 can be arranged in the through groove 211, which is not limited here.

[0047] Specifically, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5The lower end of the support base 210 has a notch 212 that penetrates the side wall of the support base 210. By providing the notch 212 penetrating the side wall of the support base 210, when the guide frame 120 compresses the buffer member 240, the buffer member 240 can cause the support base 210 to deform. This allows the two sides of the support base 210 to bend and deform towards or away from the notch 212, thereby increasing the amount of deformation of the support base 210. This, in turn, allows the support base 210 to absorb more impact force from the guide frame 120, increasing the buffering capacity of the buffer mechanism 200 and improving the reliability of the button assembly.

[0048] It should be noted that the number of notches 212 is set to multiple, and the multiple notches 212 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the support 210 so that when the buffer 240 causes the support 210 to deform, the side wall of the support 210 can be bent and deformed from multiple directions, thereby increasing the amount of deformation of the support 210 and improving the buffering capacity.

[0049] Understandably, referring to Figures 1 to 3 The buffer 240 is configured as a first buffer block 220, which is connected to the inner wall of the through groove 211 and protrudes above the middle of the through groove 211. The first buffer block 220, being connected to the inner wall of the through groove 211 and located above the middle of the through groove 211, ensures that when the first buffer block 220 causes the support seat 210 to deform, the deformation of the support seat 210 is evenly distributed, resulting in uniform wear of the support seat 210, extending its service life. Furthermore, it balances the force on the guide frame 120, preventing misalignment, improving the pressing stability of the guide frame 120, and enhancing the user's pressing feel.

[0050] In addition, the first buffer block 220 is connected to the inner wall of the through groove 211 so that when the first buffer block 220 moves, the first buffer block 220 can smoothly retract into the through groove 211, so that the support seat 210 can smoothly bend and deform, thereby improving the buffering capacity of the buffer mechanism 200.

[0051] Specifically, refer to Figures 1 to 3 A gap 221 is provided between both sides of the first buffer block 220 and the inner wall of the through groove 211. By providing a gap 221 between both sides of the first buffer block 220 and the inner wall of the through groove 211, the connection area between the first buffer block 220 and the support 210 can be reduced, thereby increasing the deformation of the first buffer block 220 and increasing the elasticity of the support 210, enabling the support 210 to absorb more impact force from the guide frame 120 and improve the buffering capacity.

[0052] It should be noted that the first buffer block 220 is square in shape. The left and right sides of the first buffer block 220 are connected to the inner wall of the through groove 211. A gap 221 is provided between the front and rear sides of the first buffer block 220 and the inner wall of the through groove 211 so that the connection between the support base 210 and the first buffer block 220 is stable. Moreover, the support base 210 can be bent and deformed in the direction close to the gap 221, which can increase the deformation of the support base 210 and improve the reliability of the buffer mechanism 200.

[0053] Specifically, refer to Figures 1 to 3 The first buffer block 220 has a protruding abutment portion 222 at its end opposite to the support base 210, and the middle part of the abutment portion 222 is configured as a cavity 223. The abutment portion 222 is provided at the end of the first buffer block 220 opposite to the support base 210 so that the guide frame 120 can abut against the abutment portion 222, thereby absorbing the movement impact of the guide frame 120 through the abutment portion 222 and increasing the buffering capacity of the buffer mechanism 200.

[0054] In addition, the middle part of the abutment part 222 is set as a cavity 223. By setting the cavity 223, the contact area between the abutment part 222 and the guide frame 120 can be reduced, thereby facilitating the bending and deformation of the abutment part 222. This allows the first buffer block 220 to absorb more of the impact force of the guide frame 120, and also allows the guide frame 120 to maintain contact with the abutment part 222, thereby improving the support stability of the buffer mechanism 200.

[0055] It should be noted that when the guide frame 120 is pressed, the guide frame 120 can push the first buffer block 220 to bend and deform, causing the first buffer block 220 to bend and arch, reducing the contact area between the guide frame 120 and the first buffer block 220. By setting the abutment part 222 to abut against the guide frame 120, the arched part of the first buffer block 220 can extend into the cavity 223. Moreover, the abutment part 222 and the guide frame 120 remain in contact, preventing the guide frame 120 from tilting or shifting, and improving the reliability of the buffer mechanism 200.

[0056] The shape of the contact portion 222 is circular or square, etc., and is not limited here.

[0057] Specifically, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5The buffer element 240 is configured as a second buffer block 230, which is connected to the upper end of the support base 210. By configuring the second buffer block 230 to be connected to the upper end of the support base 210, the guide frame 120 can compress the second buffer block 230, allowing the second buffer block 230 to bend towards or away from the through groove 211, or towards the support base 210. This facilitates the bending deformation of the second buffer block 230, enabling it to absorb the impact force of the guide frame 120 and improve the buffering capacity of the buffer mechanism 200.

[0058] Specifically, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The number of second buffer blocks 230 is set to multiple, and the multiple second buffer blocks 230 are arranged at intervals on the upper end of the support base 210. The multiple second buffer blocks 230 arranged at intervals above the support base 210 can improve the support capacity of the guide frame 120, enable the guide frame 120 to be subjected to force balance, and improve the movement stability of the guide frame 120.

[0059] By setting multiple second buffer blocks 230 to abut against the guide frame 120, the multiple second buffer blocks 230 can absorb the impact force of the guide frame 120, and can reduce the load on a single second buffer block 230, slow down the wear of the second buffer block 230, which is beneficial to extend the service life of the buffer mechanism 200 and improve its reliability.

[0060] Specifically, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The upper end face of the second buffer block 230 is provided with rounded corners 231 between the upper end face and the two side walls. By providing rounded corners 231 between the upper end face and the side walls of the second buffer block 230, the outer contour of the second buffer block 230 is made smooth, reducing the possibility of cracking of the second buffer block 230 and improving the reliability of the second buffer block 230.

[0061] When the guide frame 120 is pressed, the back of the display screen 350 abuts against the upper surface of the second buffer block 230. The display screen 350 can drive the second buffer block 230 to bend and deform, so that the side wall of the second buffer block 230 can bend and fit against the display screen 350. By setting a rounded corner 231 between the upper surface and the side wall of the second buffer block 230, the rounded corner 231 can gradually abut against the display screen 350, so that the stress of the second buffer block 230 can be dispersed, reducing the possibility of cracking of the second buffer block 230 and improving the reliability of the buffer mechanism 200.

[0062] Understandably, referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7The electronic atomizing device according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a housing 310, a battery 320, a liquid storage bottle 330, an atomizing component 340, a display screen 350, and a button assembly according to a first aspect of the present invention. The battery 320 is connected to the housing 310; the liquid storage bottle 330 is connected to the housing 310 and is used to contain atomizing liquid; the atomizing component 340 is electrically connected to the battery 320 and communicates with the liquid storage bottle 330; the display screen 350 is connected to the guide frame 120 and is electrically connected to the battery 320; and the button assembly is connected to the housing 310.

[0063] The battery 320, liquid storage bottle 330, atomizing component 340, and button assembly are all mounted on the housing 310. The display screen 350 is fixedly connected to the guide frame 120. The atomizing component 340, control unit 130, and display screen 350 are all electrically connected to the battery 320. By pressing the guide frame 120, the guide frame 120 slides in the slide groove 111. The guide frame 120 can trigger the control unit 130, which can control the atomizing component 340 to start, so that the atomizing component 340 draws atomizing liquid from the liquid storage bottle 330 and atomizes it. The control unit 130 can also control the information displayed on the display screen 350, thereby facilitating user operation and improving user convenience.

[0064] The buffer mechanism 200 can buffer the impact of the guide frame 120 on the movement of the control component 130, eliminating the need for high-performance cover material to protect the control component 130 and the display screen 350. This reduces the impact force on the control component 130 and the display screen 350, lowers the possibility of damage to the control component 130 and the display screen 350, extends their service life, improves the reliability of the electronic atomizing device, avoids increased production costs, and improves the production efficiency of the electronic atomizing device.

[0065] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A button assembly, characterized in that, include: The pressing mechanism includes a fixed frame, a guide frame, and a control component. The fixed frame is provided with a slide groove, the guide frame is slidably connected to the slide groove, and the control component is fixedly connected to the fixed frame. The guide frame can trigger the control component. A buffer mechanism includes a support base and a buffer member, both of which are elastic components. The support base abuts against the fixed frame, and the buffer member protrudes from and is connected to the support base. The buffer member is located between the guide frame and the control member.

2. The button assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support base has a through groove in the middle, and the control component is located in the through groove.

3. The button assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower end of the support base has a notch, and the notch penetrates the side wall of the support base.

4. The button assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The buffer is configured as a first buffer block, which is connected to the inner wall of the through groove and protrudes above the middle of the through groove.

5. The button assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, Gaps are provided between both sides of the first buffer block and the inner wall of the through groove.

6. The button assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first buffer block has a protruding abutment at the end opposite to the support base, and the middle part of the abutment is a cavity.

7. The button assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The buffer is configured as a second buffer block, which is connected to the upper end of the support base.

8. The button assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The number of the second buffer blocks is set to multiple, and the multiple second buffer blocks are arranged at intervals on the upper end of the support.

9. The button assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The upper end face of the second buffer block and the two side walls are both provided with rounded corners.

10. An electronic atomizing device, characterized in that, include: shell; The battery is connected to the casing; A liquid storage bottle is connected to the outer casing, and the liquid storage bottle is used to contain the atomizing liquid; The atomizing component is electrically connected to the battery and communicates with the liquid storage bottle; The display screen is connected to the guide frame and electrically connected to the battery. The button assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the button assembly is connected to the housing.

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