Electronic cigarette with electronic ink screen

Abstract

The utility model relates to an electronic cigarette with an electronic ink screen, which comprises an electronic cigarette body, the electronic cigarette is provided with the electronic ink screen and a communication module, the electronic ink screen is arranged on the outer surface of the electronic cigarette body and connected with the communication module, and the communication module is used for receiving image data of external equipment. The display content of the electronic ink screen is refreshed according to the received image data; when the communication module and the external device are connected or disconnected, the communication module and the external device send signals to the electronic cigarette body, and the electronic cigarette body can supply power to the electronic ink screen or stop supplying power to the electronic ink screen according to the received signals. Through the arrangement of the electronic ink screen and the matching between the electronic cigarette body and the electronic ink screen, after the electronic ink screen is powered off, electrified ink particles can still be maintained at the original position for a long time to normally display contents, the electric quantity consumption is greatly reduced, and compared with a traditional LED and LCD display screen, the electronic cigarette has the advantages that the cost is reduced, and the practicability is high. And the endurance time of the electronic cigarette is effectively prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic cigarette technology, and more specifically, to an electronic cigarette with an electronic ink screen. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic cigarettes, also known as electronic atomizers, resemble traditional cigarettes in appearance and taste. They are a non-combustible cigarette alternative, primarily powered by a lithium battery to vaporize e-liquid and produce vapor. Electronic cigarette atomizers are typically connected to a battery and activated by an airflow sensor or button, which then heats the e-liquid to create a vapor similar to that of a cigarette.

[0003] Currently, in the development of e-cigarette technology, manufacturers are actively exploring and innovating in the structure, appearance, and functional expansion of e-cigarette devices to enhance user experience. In particular, regarding display functions, screens are often installed on the exterior of e-cigarette devices to display battery levels or show various patterns and images, enriching the functional characteristics of e-cigarettes and bringing new vitality and appeal to the market.

[0004] However, while the currently widely used displays can show battery levels and present dazzling light and shadow effects, they have certain drawbacks. The displays require a battery to continuously power them. Since the batteries inside e-cigarettes not only power the core functions such as heating and atomization, if they also need to allocate additional power to the displays, it will accelerate the consumption of battery power, resulting in a significant reduction in the battery life of e-cigarettes. Furthermore, the strong light emitted by LED and LCD screens can easily irritate the eyes of users when viewing the information on the screen. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an electronic cigarette with an electronic ink screen, which addresses the above-mentioned deficiencies of the prior art.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0007] An electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen is constructed, comprising an electronic cigarette body, an e-ink screen and a communication module. The e-ink screen is disposed on the outer surface of the electronic cigarette body and connected to the communication module. The communication module is used to receive image data from an external device and refresh the display content of the e-ink screen according to the received image data. When the communication module is connected to or disconnected from the external device, it sends a signal to the electronic cigarette body, and the electronic cigarette body can supply power to or stop supplying power to the e-ink screen according to the received signal.

[0008] As an improvement to the electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen, the electronic cigarette body has a main control chip and a battery. An electronic switch is provided between the battery and the e-ink screen. The main control chip is connected to the electronic switch to regulate the power supply to and from the e-ink screen.

[0009] As an improvement to the electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen, the communication module includes a wireless communication module and a display control chip. The wireless communication module is electrically connected to the main control chip of the electronic cigarette body and the display control chip, and is used for wireless communication with external devices, as well as processing and transmitting image data signals. The display control chip is connected to the e-ink screen.

[0010] As an improvement to the electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen, the wireless communication module is an NFC communication structure, including an NFC chip for processing and transmitting data signals, and an NFC coil for wireless communication connection with external devices.

[0011] As an improvement to the electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen, the display control chip and the main control chip are either integrated into one unit or set up independently.

[0012] As an improvement to the electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen, the wireless communication module is a Bluetooth component and / or a WiFi component.

[0013] As an improvement to the electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen, the display portion of the e-ink screen has a curved or planar structure.

[0014] As an improvement to the electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen, the e-ink screen is connected to a fixing member, and the e-ink screen is detachably connected to the electronic cigarette body through the fixing member.

[0015] As an improvement to the electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen, the electronic cigarette body has a receiving groove on its outer surface, and the e-ink screen is installed in the receiving groove by the fastener.

[0016] As an improvement to the electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen, it also includes a transparent panel disposed on the outer surface of the e-ink screen to cover the e-ink screen.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: through the setting of the e-ink screen and the cooperation between the e-cigarette body and the e-ink screen, the charged ink particles can still maintain their original position and display content normally for a long time after the power is turned off, which greatly reduces power consumption and effectively extends the battery life of e-cigarettes compared with traditional LED and LCD displays.

[0018] Furthermore, since e-ink screens do not emit light themselves, they rely on reflecting external light to project the display content into the human eye, avoiding the strong light stimulation caused by light emission like LED and LCD screens. This reduces eye fatigue and damage caused by prolonged use of e-cigarettes to view screen information. Moreover, by connecting to external devices to receive image data, the content displayed on e-cigarettes can be diversified and customized. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a front view of the electronic cigarette provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the electronic cigarette provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the electronic cigarette provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural connection frame diagram of the electronic cigarette provided by this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Electronic cigarette body; 11. Receptacle slot; 2. Electronic ink screen; 3. Communication module; 31. NFC chip; 32. NFC coil; 33. Display control chip; 4. Fixing component. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, a clear and complete description will be provided below in conjunction with the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0026] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, an electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen 2 includes an electronic cigarette body 1, an e-ink screen 2 and a communication module 3. The e-ink screen 2 is disposed on the outer surface of the electronic cigarette body 1 and connected to the communication module 3. The communication module 3 is used to receive image data from external devices and refresh the display content of the e-ink screen 2 according to the received image data. When the communication module 3 is connected to or disconnected from the external device, it sends a signal to the electronic cigarette body 1. The electronic cigarette body 1 can then supply power to or stop supplying power to the e-ink screen 2 according to the received signal.

[0027] Specifically, the external device is a mobile phone. The electronic cigarette body 1 has a front and a back. The e-ink screen 2 is located on the front of the electronic cigarette body 1, and the communication module 3 is located near the back of the electronic cigarette body 1. The electronic cigarette can establish a connection with the mobile phone's wireless connection module through the communication module 3 to receive image data from the mobile phone and to transmit signals to the electronic cigarette body 1 indicating whether the connection with the external device has been established or terminated. When the connection status between the communication module 3 and the mobile phone changes, it immediately sends a corresponding signal to the electronic cigarette body 1. Upon receiving the signal, the electronic cigarette body 1 powers on or off the e-ink screen 2. When powered on, the e-ink screen 2 displays content based on the image data received by the communication module 3. If the communication module 3 is connected to the mobile phone, it sends a connection signal to the electronic cigarette body 1, and the electronic cigarette body 1 powers on the e-ink screen 2 upon receiving the signal. When the image content of the e-ink screen 2 is updated and the connection between the communication module 3 and the mobile phone is terminated, it sends a termination signal to the electronic cigarette body 1, and the electronic cigarette body 1 powers off the e-ink screen 2 upon receiving the signal.

[0028] This invention, through the design of the e-ink screen 2 and the coordination between the e-cigarette body 1 and the e-ink screen 2, allows the charged ink particles of the e-ink screen 2 to maintain their original position and display content normally for an extended period even after the power is disconnected, significantly reducing power consumption. Compared to traditional LED and LCD displays, this effectively extends the battery life of the e-cigarette. Furthermore, the e-ink screen 2 does not emit light itself; it relies on reflecting external light to project the display content into the user's eyes, avoiding the strong glare caused by LED and LCD screens, thus reducing eye fatigue and damage caused by prolonged use of e-cigarettes to view screen information. By connecting to external devices to receive image data, the displayed content of the e-cigarette can be diversified and customized.

[0029] In some embodiments of this application, the electronic cigarette body 1 has a main control chip and a battery. An electronic switch is provided between the battery and the e-ink screen 2. The main control chip is connected to the electronic switch to regulate the power supply to and from the e-ink screen 2. Specifically, when the communication module 3 connects to or disconnects from an external device, it sends a connection or disconnection signal to the electronic cigarette body 1. After receiving the signal, the main control chip of the electronic cigarette body 1 controls the electronic switch between the battery and the e-ink screen 2. If a connection signal is received, the main control chip controls the electronic switch to close, and the battery supplies power to the e-ink screen 2. If a disconnection signal is received, the main control chip controls the electronic switch to open, stopping the power supply to the e-ink screen 2. By precisely controlling the power supply time of the e-ink screen 2, power is not wasted when no content is displayed, effectively reducing the overall energy consumption of the electronic cigarette and extending its battery life. In addition, reducing the unnecessary power-on time of the e-ink screen 2 can reduce the wear and tear on electronic components.

[0030] In some embodiments of this application, the communication module 3 includes a wireless communication module and a display control chip 33. The wireless communication module is electrically connected to the main control chip of the electronic cigarette body 1 and the display control chip 33, and is used for wireless communication connection with external devices, as well as processing and transmitting image data signals. The display control chip 33 is connected to the e-ink screen 2. Specifically, the wireless communication module is responsible for establishing a wireless connection with the mobile phone and for receiving image data signals from the mobile phone. The received data signals are first transmitted to the display control chip 33 for processing, and then the display control chip 33 transmits the processed image data to the e-ink screen 2 for display. Through the wireless communication function, the electronic cigarette can obtain rich and diverse image data from external devices, thereby providing users with personalized and diversified display content. The display control chip 33 is configured to perform professional processing on the received image data, making it more suitable for the display characteristics of the e-ink screen 2, ensuring the quality and stability of the displayed image. Furthermore, the wireless communication module can promptly feedback the connection status to the main control chip, realizing intelligent control of the power supply to the e-ink screen 2.

[0031] In some embodiments of this application, the wireless communication module is an NFC communication structure, including an NFC chip 31 for processing and transmitting data signals, and an NFC coil 32 for wireless communication connection with external devices.

[0032] When an external device, such as an NFC-enabled mobile phone, approaches the NFC coil 32 of the e-cigarette, the coil 32 senses the change in the magnetic field emitted by the phone, thus establishing a wireless communication connection. The phone sends signals such as image data to the NFC coil 32, which then transmits the received signals to the NFC chip 31. The NFC chip 31 processes and parses the data signals, and then transmits the processed data to the display control chip 33 and the main control chip to achieve subsequent display control of the e-ink screen 2.

[0033] During the establishment or disconnection of the connection with the mobile phone, the NFC chip 31 sends a connection status signal to the main control chip, informing the main control chip of the current connection status with the mobile phone, so that the main control chip can make corresponding control over the power supply to the e-ink screen 2. This provides users with a convenient connection method; simply bringing the mobile phone close to the e-cigarette body 1 enables quick pairing and data transfer, eliminating the need for complicated pairing operations, simplifying the user process, and improving user convenience.

[0034] In some embodiments of this application, the display control chip 33 and the main control chip are either integrated into one unit or set up independently.

[0035] Specifically, the display control chip 33 and the main control chip are integrated in the same chip module and communicate through the high-speed data channel inside the chip. When the wireless communication module receives the image data from the mobile phone, the data is directly transmitted to the integrated chip, where it is allocated and processed collaboratively by the internal processing logic. While handling the overall operation control tasks of the electronic cigarette, the main control chip can efficiently interact with the display control part to jointly update and manage the display content of the electronic ink screen 2. Furthermore, when receiving the connection status signal from the communication module 3, it can quickly coordinate the power supply control operation of the electronic ink screen 2 within the chip.

[0036] The display control chip 33 and the main control chip are independently configured, and data transmission and signal interaction are conducted through external electrical connection lines. The data received by the wireless communication module is first transmitted to the display control chip 33 for specialized display data processing. The processed result is then transmitted to the main control chip through the line. The main control chip coordinates the power supply or power-off operation of the e-ink screen 2 based on the overall system status and feedback from the display control chip 33. Furthermore, when it receives the connection status signal from the communication module 3, the main control chip will work in conjunction with the display control chip 33 according to preset logic to ensure the normal display and energy-saving control of the e-ink screen 2.

[0037] In some embodiments of this application, the wireless communication module is a Bluetooth component and / or a WiFi component.

[0038] In some embodiments of this application, the display portion of the e-ink screen 2 is curved or planar. During the design process of an electronic cigarette, the e-ink screen 2 can be configured as a curved or planar structure according to the shape of the electronic cigarette to match its external shape.

[0039] In some embodiments of this application, the e-ink screen 2 is connected to a fixing member 4, forming a detachable connection between the e-ink screen 2 and the e-cigarette body 1 via the fixing member 4. When the e-ink screen 2 is installed on the e-cigarette body 1, a portion of the fixing member 4 is tightly connected to the e-ink screen 2, and another portion cooperates with a corresponding structure on the e-cigarette body 1. This allows the e-ink screen 2 to be securely installed on the e-cigarette body 1, and the user can remove the e-ink screen 2 from the e-cigarette body 1 when it needs to be replaced or repaired. The fixing member 4 can be a snap-fit ​​structure, a magnetic structure, or a bolt structure, etc.

[0040] In some embodiments of this application, the electronic cigarette body 1 has a receiving groove 11 on its outer surface, and the electronic ink screen 2 is installed in the receiving groove 11 by a fastener 4. Specifically, the shape and size of the receiving groove 11 are adapted to the electronic ink screen 2. During installation, the electronic ink screen 2 is placed along the contour of the receiving groove 11, and then fixed in the receiving groove 11 by the fastener 4, ensuring that the electronic ink screen 2 maintains a stable position in the receiving groove 11 and will not easily shift or fall off.

[0041] In some embodiments of this application, a transparent panel is also included. The transparent panel is disposed on the outer surface of the e-ink screen 2 to shield the e-ink screen 2. Specifically, the transparent panel is fixed to the outer surface of the e-ink screen 2, completely covering the display area of ​​the e-ink screen 2. Since the transparent panel is made of transparent material, it will not affect the visibility of the content displayed on the e-ink screen 2. It is used to block external factors that may damage the e-ink screen 2 during daily use of e-cigarettes, such as dust, moisture, and minor scratches, providing physical protection for the e-ink screen 2.

[0042] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen, characterized in that, The device includes an electronic cigarette body, an e-ink screen, and a communication module. The e-ink screen is located on the exterior of the electronic cigarette body and connected to the communication module. The communication module receives image data from an external device and refreshes the display content of the e-ink screen based on the received image data. When the communication module is connected to or disconnected from an external device, it sends a signal to the electronic cigarette body. The electronic cigarette body can then supply power to and stop supplying power to the e-ink screen based on the received signal. The electronic cigarette body has a main control chip and a battery. An electronic switch is provided between the battery and the e-ink screen. The main control chip is connected to the electronic switch to regulate the supply of power to and from the e-ink screen. When the communication module connects or disconnects from an external device, it sends a connection or disconnection signal to the e-cigarette body. Upon receiving the signal, the main control chip of the e-cigarette body controls the electronic switch between the battery and the e-ink screen. If a connection signal is received, the main control chip controls the electronic switch to close, and the battery powers the e-ink screen. If a disconnection signal is received, the main control chip controls the electronic switch to open, stopping the power supply to the e-ink screen.

2. The electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen according to claim 1, characterized in that, The communication module includes a wireless communication module and a display control chip. The wireless communication module is electrically connected to the main control chip of the electronic cigarette body and the display control chip, and is used for wireless communication with external devices, as well as processing and transmitting image data signals. The display control chip is connected to the electronic ink screen.

3. The electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen according to claim 2, characterized in that, The wireless communication module is an NFC communication structure, including an NFC chip for processing and transmitting data signals, and an NFC coil for wireless communication connection with external devices.

4. The electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen according to claim 2, characterized in that, The display control chip and the main control chip can be integrated into one unit or set up independently.

5. The electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen according to claim 2, characterized in that, The wireless communication module is a Bluetooth component and / or a WiFi component.

6. The electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display portion of the electronic ink screen has a curved or planar structure.

7. The electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic ink screen is connected to a fixing component, and the electronic ink screen is detachably connected to the electronic cigarette body through the fixing component.

8. The electronic cigarette with an e-ink screen according to claim 7, characterized in that, The electronic cigarette body has a receiving groove on its outer surface, and the electronic ink screen is installed in the receiving groove by the fixing member.

9. The electronic cigarette with an electronic ink screen according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a transparent panel, which is disposed on the outer surface of the e-ink screen to cover the e-ink screen.

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