Atomization equipment
By layering light-emitting components and light guide components, the problems of space occupation and glare in electronic cigarettes are solved, achieving multi-color light effects in a limited space and improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423235138.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-26
AI Technical Summary
The light components in existing e-cigarettes occupy a large space, which limits the size of the atomization chamber. Direct light also causes glare, resulting in a poor user experience. Furthermore, a single light-emitting LED cannot create dazzling light effects.
The light-emitting components and light guides are stacked together. The light is transmitted through the light guide and then emitted from the housing, avoiding glare and achieving multi-color light effects in a limited space.
It effectively solves the problems of space occupation and glare of light components, improves the size design of the atomization chamber, saves energy, and achieves dazzling light effects.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of electronic cigarette technology, and specifically relates to an atomizing device. Background Technology
[0002] To provide both visual alerts and aesthetic appeal, most electronic cigarettes incorporate light components. However, in existing technologies, these light components are often too large, and the light shines directly at the user. Given the limited space within an electronic cigarette, the placement of these light components restricts the size of the atomizing chamber, and the direct light causes glare, resulting in a poor user experience. Therefore, light guides are used to even out the light, making it softer. However, if the light guide cannot direct as much of the light emitted by the light source as possible to the user's eyes, it wastes light and increases power consumption. Furthermore, to achieve a beautiful lighting effect, the light source typically needs to emit different colors, but a single LED can only emit one color at a time, failing to create a dazzling effect. Utility Model Content
[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the aforementioned technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides an atomizing device that solves the problem of space occupation by the optical component and avoids glare.
[0004] The atomizing device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing, a light-emitting element, and a light guide element. The housing defines a mounting cavity and has a first light-emitting surface. The light-emitting element is disposed in the mounting cavity. The light guide element is stacked with the light-emitting element in the mounting cavity, and the light guide element is opposite to the first light-emitting surface. In the housing, at least a portion of the sidewalls defining the mounting cavity are opaque, and the first light-emitting surface is configured as the light outlet of the light-emitting element.
[0005] The atomizing device according to the embodiments of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: First, the light emitted by the light-emitting element cannot be directly emitted; it can only pass through the first light-emitting surface and exit the housing after being propagated by the light guide element. This effectively solves the glare phenomenon caused by direct light, thereby improving the light effect. Second, the light-emitting element and the light guide element are stacked, that is, they are stacked along the thickness direction of the housing. The structure is compact, which helps to save space and avoids encroaching on the space of the atomizing chamber. This solves the problem of the light component occupying space in the traditional structure, and helps to improve the size design of the atomizing chamber within the same size.
[0006] According to some embodiments of this utility model, a light source is provided on the side of the light-emitting element away from the first light-emitting surface, and a light guide is provided with an incident surface and a second light-emitting surface. The incident surface is opposite to the light-emitting direction of the light source, and the second light-emitting surface is opposite to the first light-emitting surface.
[0007] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the light source is disposed toward the light-incident surface, and the distance between the light-incident surface and the light source is reduced along the direction from the second light-outceasing surface to the first light-outceasing surface.
[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the light-emitting element is provided with a plurality of light sources, which are arranged linearly along the incident light surface.
[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the light-emitting element is provided with a clearance groove along the direction of the second light-emitting surface to the first light-emitting surface, the light source is disposed on both sides of the clearance groove and the light-emitting directions are opposite to each other, the light guide passes through the clearance groove, and the light-incident surface is disposed on both sides of the light guide.
[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second light-emitting surface and / or the first light-emitting surface are configured as a matte surface.
[0011] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the second light-emitting surface is provided with an arc that protrudes towards the first light-emitting surface.
[0012] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the first light-emitting surface is a transparent window.
[0013] According to some embodiments of this utility model, a reflective layer is provided on the inner wall of the mounting cavity.
[0014] According to some embodiments of this utility model, light guide powder is disposed inside the light guide component.
[0015] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] 1. In the atomizing device of this utility model, the light-emitting component and the light-guiding component are stacked in space, which saves space;
[0017] 2. The spatial positioning of the light guide and the light-emitting element, as well as the structural design of the light guide, conform to the optical refraction law, which can ensure that all the light emitted by the light-emitting element can be emitted into the user's field of vision, thus saving the power of the light-emitting element.
[0018] 3. The light-emitting component contains multiple light sources, which can emit light of different colors and produce different dazzling effects;
[0019] 4. The light guide powder incorporated into the light guide component, along with the atomization treatment on the emission surface, can make the light softer.
[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and some of these additional aspects and advantages will become apparent from the description or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the light guide and the light-emitting component in this utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the atomizing device in this utility model;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a vertical sectional view of the atomizing device in this utility model;
[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a light-emitting component and a light-emitting component in a light-emitting configuration.
[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an inner shell structure.
[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of one possible structure of the outer shell.
[0030] In the picture:
[0031] 100 - Atomizing device; 101 - Mounting cavity;
[0032] 200 - Shell, 201 - Inner shell, 202 - Outer shell, 2011 - Transparent window;
[0033] 300-Light-emitting component, 301-Relief groove, 302-Substrate, 303-LED lamp bead;
[0034] 400 - Light guide, 401 - Light incident surface, 402 - Second light emitting surface. Detailed Implementation
[0035] 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.
[0036] 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.
[0037] 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. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for 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.
[0038] 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.
[0039] In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0040] To provide both visual alerts and aesthetic appeal, most electronic cigarettes incorporate light components. However, in existing technologies, these light components are often too large, and the light shines directly at the user. Given the limited space within an electronic cigarette, the placement of these light components restricts the size of the atomizing chamber, and the direct light causes glare, resulting in a poor user experience. Therefore, light guides are used to even out the light, making it softer. However, if the light guide cannot direct as much of the light emitted by the light source as possible to the user's eyes, it wastes light and increases power consumption. Furthermore, to achieve a beautiful lighting effect, the light source typically needs to emit different colors, but a single LED can only emit one color at a time, failing to create a dazzling effect.
[0041] Therefore, this utility model provides an atomizing device that can solve the problem of space occupation by optical components and avoid glare.
[0042] An embodiment of the atomizing device of this utility model includes: a housing 200, a light-emitting element 300, and a light guide 400. The housing 200 defines a mounting cavity 101 and is provided with a first light-emitting surface. The light-emitting element 300 is disposed in the mounting cavity 101. The light guide 400 is stacked with the light-emitting element 300 in the mounting cavity 101, and the light guide 400 is opposite to the first light-emitting surface. Specifically, in the housing 200, at least a portion of the sidewalls defining the mounting cavity 101 are opaque, and the first light-emitting surface is configured as the light outlet of the light-emitting element 300.
[0043] The atomizing device of this invention, firstly, the light emitted by the light-emitting element 300 cannot be emitted directly; it can only pass through the first light-emitting surface and exit the housing 200 after being propagated by the light guide element 400. This effectively solves the glare phenomenon caused by direct light, thereby improving the resulting light effect. Secondly, the light-emitting element 300 and the light guide element 400 are stacked, meaning they overlap along the thickness direction of the housing 200. This compact structure saves space and avoids encroaching on the space of the atomizing chamber, solving the problem of space occupation by the light component in traditional structures. It also helps to improve the size design of the atomizing chamber within the same dimensions.
[0044] Specifically, in some embodiments, the atomizing device is further provided with an atomizing device 100, which is an electronic atomizing structure, and will not be described in detail here.
[0045] The housing 200 covers the outside of the atomizing device 100. A mounting cavity 101 is formed between the housing 200 and the atomizing device 100. The mounting cavity 101 can be formed by the housing 200 protruding outward, or by the atomizing device 100 being recessed inward, or by an assembly gap reserved by the size design between the housing 200 and the atomizing device 100. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set it as needed.
[0046] The sidewall of the housing 200 opposite to the mounting cavity 101 is designated as the first light-emitting surface, meaning the sidewall of the housing 200 opposite to the mounting cavity 101 is a light-transmitting structure. Both the light-emitting element 300 and the light guide element 400 are disposed within the mounting cavity 101. Specifically, the light source is located on the side of the light-emitting element 300 facing away from the first light-emitting surface. Along the direction from the atomizing device 100 towards the first light-emitting surface, the light guide element 400 extends to both sides of the light-emitting element 300, that is, the light guide element 400 extends from the side of the light-emitting element 300 facing away from the first light-emitting surface to the side of the light-emitting element 300 close to the first light-emitting surface. The light guide element 400 is provided with an incident light surface 401 and a second light-emitting surface 402. The incident light surface 401 is opposite to the light-emitting direction of the light source, and the second light-emitting surface 402 is opposite to the first light-emitting surface. In this way, the light emitted by the light source can enter from the light-incident surface 401 of the light guide 400, and then be refracted and reflected within the light guide 400, and then exit from the second light-exiting surface 402. Since the second light-exiting surface 402 faces the first light-exiting surface, the light after refraction and reflection can pass through the housing 200 and be exposed.
[0047] In this atomizing device, the light-emitting element 300 is positioned on the side opposite to the first light-emitting surface, and light is emitted through the light-emitting element 300 via the light guide 400. This avoids direct light from the light source, thus preventing glare. Furthermore, the light guide 400 guides the light through the light-emitting element 300, meaning that the light guide 400 and the light-emitting element 300 overlap in the thickness direction. This results in a compact structure that saves space and avoids encroaching on the dimensions of the atomizing device 100. It solves the problem of space occupation by the light component in traditional structures and helps improve the size design of the atomizing device 100 within the same dimensions.
[0048] In some embodiments of this invention, the light-incident surface 401 and the second light-emitting surface 402 are adjacent. Since the second light-emitting surface 402 faces the first light-emitting surface, with the location of the first light-emitting surface as the front side, the second light-emitting surface 402 is positioned facing forward. The light-incident surface 401 is then disposed on the side wall adjacent to the front side wall of the light guide 400. Based on this, the light source is positioned facing the light-incident surface 401, meaning the light emission direction of the light source is towards the side wall of the light guide 400.
[0049] The structural design of this embodiment ensures that all light emitted from the light source enters the light guide 400, improving the light output direction of the light guide 400 and reducing light loss. This helps reduce the energy consumption of the light source while maintaining the same luminous efficacy. Furthermore, the structural design of this embodiment helps reduce the thickness of the light guide 400 along the front-to-back direction, resulting in a more compact design. Compared to a design where the light source faces backward, the light guide 400 does not need to extend behind the light source to receive light, resulting in a smaller thickness and a simpler structural design.
[0050] Based on the structure of the aforementioned embodiments, in some embodiments of this utility model, the distance between the light-incident surface 401 and the light source decreases along the direction from the atomizing device 100 towards the second light-emitting surface 402. It can be understood that, along the direction from the atomizing device 100 towards the second light-emitting surface 402 (i.e., from back to front), since the light-incident surface 401 is located on the side wall of the light guide 400, the distance between the light-incident surface 401 and the light source decreases in the forward direction; that is, the light-incident surface 401 is an inclined surface. This not only helps to improve the efficiency of light refraction and reflection within the light guide 400, but also prevents light from being reflected from the surface of the light-incident surface 401, ensuring that light can only pass through the second light-emitting surface 402 and be revealed through the first light-emitting surface, thereby improving light efficiency.
[0051] In some embodiments of this utility model, the light-emitting element 300 is provided with multiple light sources to emit light of different colors and form different display effects.
[0052] Furthermore, in some embodiments, multiple light sources are arranged linearly along the light-incident surface 401, so that the light emitted by each light source can smoothly enter the light guide 400 from the light-incident surface 401. The linear arrangement of the light sources can be sequentially arranged along the length direction of the light-incident surface 401, or simultaneously arranged along the width and length directions of the light-incident surface 401.
[0053] In some embodiments, multiple light sources are distributed around the light guide 400. In this embodiment, the light guide 400 is located at the center of the multiple light sources, and the light incident surface 401 is disposed on the circumferential sidewall of the light guide 400. The light sources are distributed around the light guide 400 to ensure that the light emitted by each light source enters the light guide 400 through the light incident surface 401. Specifically, when the light guide 400 has a circular outline, the light sources are distributed around the circumference of the light guide 400; when the light guide 400 has a long strip outline, the light sources can be distributed on both sides of the light guide 400; when the light guide 400 has a rectangular outline, the light sources can be distributed on the outer sides corresponding to the four sides of the light guide 400. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the position of the light sources and the position of the light incident surface 401 according to the actual shape, size, and other factors of the light guide 400. It is understandable that when the light guide 400 has a circular outline, its light incident surface 401 is a circumferential sidewall, and the outer sidewall of the light guide 400 can be tapered to meet the tilt setting of the light incident surface 401.
[0054] Reference Figure 2In some embodiments of this utility model, the light-emitting element 300 is provided with a relief groove 301 along the direction of the atomizing device 100 toward the first light-emitting surface. The light source is disposed on both sides of the relief groove 301 and the light-emitting directions are opposite to each other. The light guide element 400 passes through the relief groove 301, and light-incident surfaces 401 are provided on both sides of the light guide element 400. By adopting the structural arrangement of this embodiment, the light source is distributed on both sides of the light guide element 400, and multiple light sources can be arranged in a limited space to meet the display of light effects of various colors. Furthermore, since electronic cigarettes are generally long and narrow, the length direction of the light guide element 400 can be kept consistent with the length direction of the housing 200, forming a light component solution with better overall effect.
[0055] In some embodiments of this utility model, a reflective layer is provided on the inner wall of the mounting cavity 101 to improve the light emission rate. Specifically, since the mounting cavity 101 is disposed between the housing 200 and the atomizing device 100, and the housing 200 has a first light-emitting surface corresponding to the mounting cavity 101, the reflective layer is mainly disposed on the inner wall of the mounting cavity 101 opposite to the first light-emitting surface. Simultaneously, reflective layers can also be disposed on the opposite side walls of the mounting cavity 101, so that all light can be emitted from the second light-emitting surface 402 through refraction and reflection.
[0056] In some embodiments of this invention, the second light-emitting surface 402 is subjected to a frosting treatment, making the second light-emitting surface 402 a frosted surface, thereby improving the softness of the light. It is understood that the first light-emitting surface can also be subjected to a frosting treatment.
[0057] In some embodiments of this utility model, light guide powder is disposed within the light guide component 400. The light guide powder can be incorporated during the manufacturing process of the light guide component 400 to improve the light guiding effect of the light guide component 400.
[0058] In some embodiments of this invention, the second light-emitting surface 402 is provided with an outwardly convex arc. The arc formed by the convex arc can increase the emission angle, and together with the inclined setting of the light-incident surface 401, it helps to improve the light emission effect.
[0059] Reference Figures 1 to 5 In some embodiments of this utility model, the light guide 400 is fixedly connected to the atomizing device 100, and the first light-emitting surface is set as a transparent window 2011. By setting the first light-emitting surface as a transparent window 2011, the second light-emitting surface 402 can be directly seen through the housing 200, and thus the light effect produced by the combination of different colored light sources can be directly seen.
[0060] Reference Figures 1 to 8In some embodiments of this utility model, the atomizing device includes an atomizing apparatus 100, a housing 200, a light-emitting element 300, and a light guide element 400. The atomizing apparatus 100 is provided with an atomizing chamber, and a mounting cavity 101 is recessed at the front end of the atomizing chamber, extending vertically along the length of the atomizing chamber. Each inner wall of the mounting cavity 101 is provided with a reflective coating. The atomizing chamber is also an opaque structure. The light guide element 400 is vertically fixed in the middle position of the mounting cavity 101, and the light guide element 400 is an elongated structure matching the length of the mounting cavity 101. Light guide powder is incorporated into the light guide element 400. The front end face of the light guide element 400 is a forward-convex arc surface, and this front end face is atomized to form a second light-emitting surface 402. The light-emitting element 300 includes a substrate 302 and a plurality of LED beads 303. The outer dimensions of the substrate 302 are adapted to the mounting cavity 101. A clearance groove 301 is formed in the middle of the substrate 302, and the size of the clearance groove 301 matches that of the light guide 400. The substrate 302 is installed in the mounting cavity 101, so that the light guide 400 passes through the clearance groove 301 and fully exposes the second light-emitting surface 402. The plurality of LED beads 303 are distributed on the left and right sides of the clearance groove 301, and the light emission direction of the LED beads 303 on both sides is towards the center, that is, towards the light guide 400. The left and right sidewalls of the light guide 400 are inclined to the sides in a forward direction, so that the sidewalls are inclined to form the light-incident surface 401 facing the LED beads 303. The housing 200 includes an inner housing 201 and an outer housing 202. The inner housing 201 covers the atomizing device 100, and the portion of the inner housing 201 covering the light guide 400 is made transparent to form a transparent window 2011. The outer housing 202 covers the inner housing 201 and has a cutout at the location of the transparent window 2011. Using this structural arrangement, the substrate 302 and the light guide 400 are overlapped, reducing space occupation. The position and structural design of the light guide 400 and the LED beads 303 conform to the optical refraction design, ensuring that all light emitted by the LED beads 303 is refracted and reflected into the user's field of vision. This also ensures soft light and excellent visual effects.
[0061] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention 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 invention. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof can be combined with each other unless otherwise specified.
Claims
1. An atomising device characterised in that, The application relates to a light-emitting device, which comprises the following parts: a housing, which defines a mounting cavity and is provided with a first light-emitting surface; a light-emitting part arranged in the mounting cavity; a light guide part arranged in the mounting cavity in a layering mode with the light-emitting part and opposite to the first light-emitting surface; wherein at least part of the side wall of the housing defining the mounting cavity is non-transparent, and the first light-emitting surface is configured as a light outlet of the light-emitting part.
2. The atomizing device of claim 1, wherein, The light-emitting part is provided with a light source on the side opposite to the first light-emitting surface, the light guide part is provided with a light inlet surface and a second light-emitting surface, the light inlet surface is opposite to the light-emitting direction of the light source, and the second light-emitting surface is opposite to the first light-emitting surface.
3. The atomizing device of claim 2, wherein, The light source is arranged towards the light inlet surface, and the distance between the light inlet surface and the light source decreases along the direction from the second light-emitting surface to the first light-emitting surface.
4. The atomizing device of claim 2, wherein, The light-emitting part is provided with a plurality of linearly arranged light sources.
5. The atomizing device of claim 4, wherein, The light-emitting part is provided with a displacement slot along the direction from the second light-emitting surface to the first light-emitting surface, the light sources are arranged on both sides of the displacement slot and have opposite light-emitting directions, the light guide part passes through the displacement slot, and the light inlet surface is arranged on both sides of the light guide part.
6. The atomizing device of claim 2, wherein, The first light-emitting surface and / or the second light-emitting surface is provided with a matte surface.
7. The atomizing device of claim 2, wherein The second light-emitting surface is provided with an arc protruding towards the first light-emitting surface.
8. The atomizing device of claim 1, wherein, The first light-emitting surface is provided with a transparent window.
9. The atomizing device of claim 1, wherein, The inner wall of the mounting cavity is provided with a reflective layer.
10. The atomizing device of claim 1, wherein, The light guide part is provided with light guide powder.