Rotary feedback structure of electronic cigarette capable of rotatably switching taste

Abstract

The utility model relates to a rotary feedback structure of an electronic cigarette capable of rotatably switching tastes. The feedback structure comprises a cigarette cartridge assembly and a cigarette rod assembly, the smoke cartridge assembly comprises smoke cartridges, a smoke cartridge rotating support, a smoke cartridge fixing seat and a smoke cartridge rotating base, and the smoke cartridges are arranged on the smoke cartridge rotating support along the circumference; the smoke cartridge rotating bracket, the smoke cartridge fixing seat and the smoke cartridge rotating base are sequentially arranged from top to bottom; a rotating part protruding from the bottom of the smoke cartridge rotating bracket penetrates through the smoke cartridge fixing seat and then is matched with the smoke cartridge rotating base; convex points are distributed on the upper surface of the smoke cartridge fixing seat along the circumferential direction; concave points are correspondingly distributed on the smoke cartridge rotating bracket; the smoke cartridge can rotate relative to the smoke cartridge fixing base under the driving of the smoke cartridge rotating base, and after the protruding point is matched and separated from the current concave point, the obvious clamping feeling is fed back when the protruding point is matched with the next concave point. And the working smoke cartridge is switched to the next smoke cartridge. According to the utility model, the problem that the switching state cannot be clearly sensed when the electronic cigarette rotates to switch the taste is solved; the method can be applied to electronic cigarettes.

Description

A rotary feedback structure for a rotary flavor-switching electronic cigarette Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic cigarette technology, and specifically to a rotary feedback structure for a rotary flavor-switching electronic cigarette. Background Technology

[0002] The e-liquid inside the e-cigarette cartridge determines the flavor of the vapor. To meet users' diverse taste preferences, e-cigarettes typically come with different flavored cartridges. Currently, some e-cigarettes use a plug-and-play cartridge system, but this design is less convenient in terms of use and portability. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide a rotary feedback structure for electronic cigarettes that allow for flavor switching; during the process of switching electronic cigarette flavors via a knob, the switching status can be fed back in a timely manner, ensuring the accuracy of the switching action.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is:

[0005] The feedback structure includes a cartridge assembly and a device assembly;

[0006] The aforementioned cartridge assembly includes a cartridge, a cartridge rotating bracket, a cartridge fixing seat, and a cartridge rotating base. Multiple cartridges are arranged along the circumference of the cartridge rotating bracket. The cartridge rotating bracket, cartridge fixing seat, and cartridge rotating base are arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The rotating part protruding from the bottom of the cartridge rotating bracket passes through the cartridge fixing seat and engages with the cartridge rotating base.

[0007] The upper surface of the cartridge holder is provided with raised dots along the circumference; corresponding recessed dots are provided on the cartridge rotating bracket; the cartridge can rotate relative to the cartridge holder under the drive of the cartridge rotating base; after the raised dot disengages from the current recessed dot, it provides a noticeable sticking sensation when engaging with the next recessed dot; the working cartridge switches to the next cartridge.

[0008] The rotating base of the e-cigarette cartridge has a flat plug-in seat protruding from the center above, and a strip-shaped knob is formed on the lower surface of the rotating base of the e-cigarette cartridge;

[0009] A spring is fitted over the insertion seat of the rotating base of the cartridge; the two ends of the spring abut against the upper surface of the rotating base of the cartridge and the lower surface of the cartridge fixing seat.

[0010] The aforementioned cartridge rotating support includes a chassis and partitions. The chassis is disc-shaped, with a rotating part protruding from the center at the bottom and four plate-shaped partitions standing on top. The four partitions are radially distributed in the projection direction. Cartridges are placed between the partitions. Four sets of protrusions and concave points are provided. When the protrusions and concave points are engaged, a certain cartridge can be in a working state.

[0011] This invention utilizes a rotating base to rotate the tobacco cartridge, allowing users to switch between different cartridges and enter the working state. The rotating base is located at the bottom of the e-cigarette and can be operated simply by pinching and rotating the knob. During the switching process, the raised and recessed dots separate and then engage; the user can clearly feel the click-through sensation from the engagement of these dots, thus clearly indicating whether the cartridge switch is complete, providing the user with clear structural feedback. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0013] Figure 1 is a front sectional view of the cigarette cartridge assembly 1 of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 is a front view of the cigarette cartridge assembly 1 of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the cigarette cartridge assembly 1 of this utility model from another perspective;

[0016] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the cartridge 11 of the cartridge assembly 1 of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of the cartridge rotating bracket 12, cartridge fixing seat 13 and cartridge rotating base 14 of the cartridge assembly 1 of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 6 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cigarette cartridge component 1 of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 7 is a top view of the cigarette cartridge assembly 1 of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the cigarette rod assembly 2 of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic cigarette of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 10 is a bottom view of the electronic cigarette of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following embodiments are descriptions of specific implementations of the present utility model. These descriptions are intended to facilitate understanding of the technical solutions of this application by those skilled in the art and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the technical solutions of the present utility model. All equivalent transformations that can be obtained from the description of the embodiments of the present utility model should be within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0024] As shown in Figures 1-10, the electronic cigarette of this invention consists of a cartridge assembly 1 and a cigarette rod assembly 2.

[0025] Referring to Figures 1-7, the cartridge assembly 1 includes a cartridge 11, a cartridge rotating bracket 12, a cartridge fixing base 13, and a cartridge rotating base 14. The cartridge 11 includes a shell 111, an oil-collecting cotton 112, an atomizing core 113, and an electrical connection post 114. The shell 111 is generally in the shape of a quarter cylinder (projected in the direction of a quarter circle). The oil-collecting cotton 112 is provided inside the shell 111, and an atomization channel is formed in the center of the oil-collecting cotton 112. The atomizing core 113 is provided inside the atomization channel, and the atomizing core 113 is connected to the electrical connection post 114 at the bottom of the cartridge 11.

[0026] As shown in Figures 5-7, the cartridge rotating support 12 includes a base 121, partitions 122, and a rotating part 123. The base 121 is disc-shaped, with the rotating part 123 protruding from the center of the lower part of the base 121, and four plate-shaped partitions 122 standing upright on top. The four partitions 122 are radially distributed in the projection direction. Baffles 1221 are provided on the outer side of the partitions 122 along the circumferential direction. The cartridges 11 are placed between the partitions 122; the baffles 1221 confine the cartridges 11 between the partitions 122.

[0027] As shown in Figures 6 and 10, a flat insertion socket 141 protrudes from the center of the upper part of the cartridge rotating base 14, and the rotating part 123 of the cartridge rotating bracket 12 is inserted into the insertion socket 141; a strip-shaped knob 142 is formed on the lower surface of the cartridge rotating base 14. A spring 143 is sleeved on the insertion socket of the cartridge rotating base 14; the two ends of the spring 143 abut against the upper surface of the cartridge rotating base 14 and the lower surface of the PCB board 133.

[0028] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the cartridge holder 13 is cylindrical; the cartridge pin 131 is set off-center, and the microphone air inlet 132 is set on the outer circumference; a PCB board 133 is set at the bottom, and the PCB board 133 can connect the cartridge pin 131 and the PCB main board 23; the cartridge holder 13 is provided with an axial central hole 134, through which the rotating part 123 of the cartridge rotating bracket 12 passes.

[0029] Four protrusions 135 are arranged along the circumference on the upper surface of the cartridge holder 13; correspondingly, four concave points 1211 are arranged along the circumference on the lower surface of the cartridge rotating bracket 12 chassis 121.

[0030] The protrusions 135 and the recesses 1211 are matched with the partitions 122, the electrical connection posts 114 and the cartridge pins 131; when the protrusions 135 and the recesses 1211 are matched, the electrical connection posts 114 and the cartridge pins 131 of a certain cartridge 11 are engaged.

[0031] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, the cartridge rotating bracket 12, cartridge fixing base 13, and cartridge rotating base 14 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The rotating part 123 protruding from the bottom of the cartridge rotating bracket 12 passes through the cartridge fixing base 13 and engages with the insertion seat 141 of the cartridge rotating base 14, allowing it to rotate relative to the cartridge fixing base 13 under the drive of the cartridge rotating base 14. When the electrical connection post 114 of a certain cartridge 11 engages with the cartridge pin 131, the atomizing core 113 inside that cartridge 11 can achieve electrical connection with the battery 22.

[0032] As shown in Figure 8, the e-cigarette assembly 2 includes a housing 21, a battery 22, a PCB main board 23, and a microphone 24. One side of the housing 21 forms a cavity 25 for accommodating the e-cigarette cartridge assembly, and a mouthpiece 26 is correspondingly disposed above the cavity 25; the other side of the housing 21 is provided with the battery 22, the PCB main board 23, and the microphone 24.

[0033] An axial base limiting groove 251 is provided on the inner wall of the cavity 25 from the bottom to the position corresponding to the mounting of the tobacco cartridge fixing seat 13, and an axially protruding limiting protrusion 135 extends from the outer side of the tobacco cartridge fixing seat 13; the base limiting groove 251 and the limiting protrusion 135 cooperate to limit the tobacco cartridge fixing seat 13 from rotating relative to the outer shell 21 of the tobacco rod in the circumferential direction.

[0034] As shown in Figure 9, after the cartridge assembly 1 and the e-cigarette assembly 2 are assembled, the microphone air inlet 132 is connected to the microphone 23; the cartridge needle 131 is electrically connected to the PCB main board 23 through the PCB board 23; when in use, the microphone 23 is activated through the microphone air inlet 132; the battery 22 provides power, and the PCB main board 23 controls the operation of the atomizing core 113.

[0035] During use, to switch between different cartridges 11 and put them into operation, the knob 142 can be pinched from the bottom of the e-cigarette to rotate the cartridge rotating base 14. Through the linkage structure between the cartridge rotating base 14 and the cartridge rotating bracket 12 (the rotating part 123 and the insertion socket 141 are engaged), the cartridge rotating base 14 rotates, causing the cartridge rotating bracket 12 to rotate as well. The cartridge 11 inside the cartridge rotating bracket 12 is rotated, switching to the next cartridge 11 for operation. Because the cartridge fixing seat 13 is positioned between itself and the cavity 25 of the outer shell via the base limiting groove 251 and the limiting protrusion 135, the cartridge fixing seat 13 is ensured not to rotate with the cartridge rotating base 14, guaranteeing the connection between the microphone air intake 132 and the microphone 23.

[0036] During the switching process, first press the rotating base 14 of the tobacco cartridge inward, and use the elastic force of the spring 143 to separate the protrusion 135 and the concave point 1211 that are in the engagement state; when the knob 142 is rotated to the point where the protrusion 135 engages with the next concave point 1211, the user's hand can clearly feel the click caused by the engagement of the protrusion 135 and the concave point 1211, thus knowing that the tobacco cartridge 11 has been switched in place, and there is no need to continue rotating the knob 142.

[0037] The structure of the remaining parts of the electronic cigarette of this utility model is shown in the figure. The remaining parts are not related to the implementation of the above technical solution, nor are they limited to those shown in the figure; they will not be described in detail here.

Claims

1. A rotary feedback structure for a rotary flavor-switching electronic cigarette, comprising a cartridge assembly and a cigarette holder assembly; characterized in that: The aforementioned cartridge assembly includes a cartridge, a cartridge rotating bracket, a cartridge fixing seat, and a cartridge rotating base. Multiple cartridges are arranged circumferentially on the cartridge rotating bracket. The cartridge rotating bracket, cartridge fixing seat, and cartridge rotating base are arranged sequentially from top to bottom. A rotating part protruding from the bottom of the cartridge rotating bracket passes through the cartridge fixing seat and engages with the cartridge rotating base. Raised dots are arranged circumferentially on the upper surface of the cartridge fixing seat. Corresponding recesses are arranged on the cartridge rotating bracket. Driven by the cartridge rotating base, the cartridge can rotate relative to the cartridge fixing seat. When a raised dot disengages from the current recess and engages with the next recess, a distinct clicking sensation is felt. The working cartridge switches to the next cartridge.

2. The rotational feedback structure of the flavor-switching electronic cigarette according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating base of the cartridge has a flat, protruding connector at its center, and a strip-shaped knob on its lower surface. A spring is fitted over the connector of the rotating base. The two ends of the spring abut against the upper surface of the rotating base and the lower surface of the cartridge holder.

3. The rotational feedback structure of the flavor-switching electronic cigarette according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aforementioned cartridge rotating support includes a chassis and partitions. The chassis is disc-shaped, with a rotating part protruding from the center at the bottom and four plate-shaped partitions standing on top. The four partitions are radially distributed in the projection direction. Cartridges are placed between the partitions. Four sets of protrusions and concave points are provided. When the protrusions and concave points are engaged, a certain cartridge can be in a working state.

4. The rotational feedback structure of the flavor-switching electronic cigarette according to claim 2, characterized in that: The aforementioned cartridge rotating support includes a chassis and partitions. The chassis is disc-shaped, with a rotating part protruding from the center at the bottom and four plate-shaped partitions standing on top. The four partitions are radially distributed in the projection direction. Cartridges are placed between the partitions. Four sets of protrusions and concave points are provided. When the protrusions and concave points are engaged, a certain cartridge can be in a working state.

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