Microphone protection structure of electronic cigarette

By incorporating a U-shaped plate and a protective cover with a flexible connection structure around the airflow holes of the electronic cigarette, the problem of microphone aging and performance degradation caused by impurities entering is solved, achieving more efficient protection and a longer service life.

CN224206178UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08DONGGUAN ZHONGYI CHUANGXIN ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DONGGUAN ZHONGYI CHUANGXIN ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-30
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Existing electronic cigarette microphones are prone to dust and other impurities entering after prolonged use, leading to aging of the dust cover and loosening of the connection, which affects performance and lifespan.

Method used

A microphone protection structure including a U-shaped plate and a protective cover was designed. The protective cover fits tightly around the airflow hole through an elastic connection, preventing impurities from entering when not in use. The cooperation between the U-shaped plate and the protective cover ensures effective sealing of the airflow hole.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents dust and other impurities from entering the microphone, improves the delivery efficiency of the airflow holes, extends the lifespan of the microphone, and ensures the normal performance of the electronic cigarette.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a microphone protection structure of an electronic cigarette, and relates to the technical field of microphone protection structures. The electronic cigarette comprises an electronic cigarette body, wherein a plurality of airflow holes are formed in the end part of the electronic cigarette body; the U-shaped plate is elastically matched with the side part of the electronic cigarette body in a sliding manner, the end part of the U-shaped plate is elastically matched with a protective cover in a rotating manner, and the protective cover is positioned on the peripheral side of the airflow hole. The protective cover is arranged on the peripheral side of the airflow hole, when the electronic cigarette body is not used, dust and other impurities can be effectively prevented from entering the microphone through the airflow hole, the protective cover can be tightly attached to the periphery of the airflow hole due to the elastic connection mode of the U-shaped plate and the protective cover, the situation that the airflow hole is exposed in the air for a long time is reduced, and the service life of the electronic cigarette is prolonged. And the protection effect is further improved, so that the airflow conveying efficiency of the airflow hole is ensured, and the service life of the microphone is prolonged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of microphone protection structure, specifically, it relates to a microphone protection structure for electronic cigarettes. Background Technology

[0002] When the microphone of an electronic cigarette is left open for extended periods, dust and other impurities can easily enter the microphone. Without proper protection, this can lead to aging of the dust cover inside the microphone, loosening of connections, and consequently, impacting the microphone's performance and lifespan.

[0003] Patent application CN216088838U discloses a microphone protection structure for electronic cigarettes. Paragraph 0024 of the specification discloses that: when smoking, the airflow enters the airflow channel through the airflow hole. In the airflow path, the airflow first comes into contact with the cotton body, thereby filtering the condensate carried by the airflow. The filtered airflow flows to the microphone, and the microphone acts as an on / off switch by sensing the airflow. Since the condensate is filtered out by the cotton body, it avoids contact between the condensate and the microphone, thus preventing damage to the microphone and protecting it.

[0004] During actual use, the following defects were found: it is necessary to separate the condensate and the microphone with a cotton quilt to reduce the possibility of damage to the microphone. However, one end of the airflow hole is not equipped with a protective structure. Because the airflow hole is exposed to the air for a long time, impurities will adhere to the inside of the airflow hole. If the impurities attached to the inside of the airflow hole are not cleaned in time, it will affect the efficiency of the airflow hole in delivering air.

[0005] To address these shortcomings, a microphone protection structure for electronic cigarettes is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a microphone protection structure for electronic cigarettes.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] A microphone protection structure for an electronic cigarette includes an electronic cigarette body, wherein the end of the electronic cigarette body is provided with a plurality of airflow holes;

[0009] A U-shaped plate is elastically and slidably fitted on the side of the electronic cigarette body. A protective cover is elastically and rotatably fitted at the end of the U-shaped plate. The protective cover is located around the airflow hole. A T-shaped clamping plate is elastically and slidably fitted on the side of the U-shaped plate. The first end of the T-shaped clamping plate is engaged with the side of the electronic cigarette body.

[0010] Optionally, the side of the electronic cigarette body is provided with a placement groove, a card slot connected to the placement groove, and two guide grooves connected to the placement groove, and the first end of the T-shaped card plate cooperates with the card slot.

[0011] Optionally, the U-shaped plate includes: a first plate body that slides inside the placement groove, two second plates bodies that are fixedly fitted to the side of the first plate body, the ends of the second plates bodies being located inside the guide groove, and two first springs being fixedly fitted between the side of the first plate body and the inner wall of the placement groove.

[0012] Optionally, a first T-shaped groove is provided on the side of the first plate, the T-shaped card is located inside the first T-shaped groove, two second springs are fixedly engaged between the inner sidewall of the first T-shaped groove and the side of the T-shaped card, and a second T-shaped groove is provided at the second end of the T-shaped card.

[0013] Optionally, a connecting plate is fixedly fitted to the side of the protective cover, and the side of the connecting plate has a groove and two through holes that communicate with the groove.

[0014] Optionally, a rotating rod is fixedly fitted on both sides of the first plate, the end of the rotating rod is located inside the through hole, and a torsion spring is fixedly fitted between the side of the first plate and the inner wall of the groove, the torsion spring being sleeved around the rotating rod.

[0015] Optionally, the surface of the protective cover is fixedly fitted with multiple rubber strips.

[0016] Optionally, a connecting strap is fixedly fitted to the end of the electronic cigarette body.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art. Of course, any product implementing the present invention does not necessarily need to achieve all of the following advantages at the same time:

[0018] By placing the protective cover around the airflow hole, dust and other impurities can be effectively blocked from entering the microphone through the airflow hole when the electronic cigarette body is not in use. The elastic connection between the U-shaped plate and the protective cover allows the protective cover to fit tightly around the airflow hole, reducing the airflow hole's long-term exposure to air and further improving the protective effect. This ensures the efficiency of airflow delivery through the airflow hole and extends the microphone's service life.

[0019] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings described below are merely some embodiments. Those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort. In the drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the airflow hole structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the protective cover structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a U-shaped plate structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0026] Electronic cigarette body 100, connecting strip 101, placement groove 102, guide groove 103, airflow hole 104, U-shaped plate 105, first spring 106, connecting plate 107, protective cover 108, rubber strip 109, groove 110, through hole 111, rotating rod 112, torsion spring 113, first T-shaped groove 114, T-shaped retaining plate 115, second T-shaped groove 116.

[0027] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Please see Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a microphone protection structure for an electronic cigarette, including an electronic cigarette body 100, and a plurality of airflow holes 104 are provided at the end of the electronic cigarette body 100.

[0030] A U-shaped plate 105 is elastically and slidably fitted on the side of the electronic cigarette body 100. A protective cover 108 is elastically and rotatably fitted at the end of the U-shaped plate 105. The protective cover 108 is located around the airflow hole 104. A T-shaped locking plate 115 is elastically and slidably fitted on the side of the U-shaped plate 105. The first end of the T-shaped locking plate 115 is engaged with the side of the electronic cigarette body 100.

[0031] Working principle:

[0032] Preparation for use: When you need to use the electronic cigarette, pull the T-shaped plate 115 by hand. The end of the T-shaped plate 115 slides out from the side of the electronic cigarette body 100. The end of the T-shaped plate 115 releases the positioning of the U-shaped plate 105. Then pull the protective cover 108 away from the airflow hole 104. Then release the protective cover 108. The protective cover 108 rotates along the end of the U-shaped plate 105 under the action of elasticity. Then release the U-shaped plate 105. The U-shaped plate 105 resets under the action of elasticity.

[0033] Usage process: When the user starts to inhale the e-cigarette, the airflow enters the e-cigarette through the airflow hole 104. After the microphone senses the airflow, it activates the e-cigarette's atomization and other related functions to atomize the e-liquid for the user to inhale. During the inhalation process, since the protective cover 108 has been removed, it will not obstruct the airflow.

[0034] End of use: After inhalation: Push the U-shaped plate 105 to slide it toward the airflow hole 104. When the U-shaped plate 105 slides to the appropriate position, rotate the protective cover 108 again. The protective cover 108 covers the periphery of the airflow hole 104 again. Then release the U-shaped plate 105. The U-shaped plate 105 moves under the action of elasticity. The U-shaped plate 105 drives the T-shaped clamping plate 115 to be repositioned on the side of the electronic cigarette body 100. The protective cover 108 continues to protect the airflow hole 104, reducing the entry of impurities into the interior of the airflow hole 104.

[0035] By placing the protective cover 108 around the airflow hole 104, dust and other impurities can be effectively blocked from entering the microphone through the airflow hole 104 when the electronic cigarette body 100 is not in use. The elastic connection between the U-shaped plate 105 and the protective cover 108 allows the protective cover 108 to fit tightly around the airflow hole 104, reducing the airflow hole 104 from being exposed to the air for a long time, further improving the protective effect, thereby ensuring the efficiency of airflow delivery through the airflow hole and extending the service life of the microphone.

[0036] like Figure 1-4As shown, the electronic cigarette body 100 of this embodiment has a placement groove 102, a slot communicating with the placement groove 102, and two guide grooves 103 communicating with the placement groove 102 on its side. The first end of the T-shaped plate 115 engages with the slot. The U-shaped plate 105 includes: a first plate body slidably engaged inside the placement groove 102, and two second plates body fixedly engaged on the side of the first plate body. The ends of the second plates body are located inside the guide grooves 103. Two first springs 106 are fixedly engaged between the side of the first plate body and the inner wall of the placement groove 102. When the user is ready to use the electronic cigarette, the user pulls the T-shaped plate 115. The T-shaped plate 115 slides inward in the first T-shaped groove 114 against the elastic force of the second springs, causing the first end of the T-shaped plate 115 to disengage from the slot on the side of the electronic cigarette body 100. Then, the protective cover 108 is opened to expose the airflow hole 104. At this time... After this, the U-shaped plate 105, originally restricted by the T-shaped clamp 115, begins to move under the elastic force of the first spring 106. The first plate of the U-shaped plate 105 slides within the placement groove 102. Since the ends of the two second plates fixed to the side of the first plate are located within the guide groove 103, the guide groove 103 guides the second plates, ensuring that the U-shaped plate 105 can only slide in a specific direction. The U-shaped plate 105 drives the protective cover 108 to gradually move away from the airflow hole 104. At this time, the airflow hole 104 is fully exposed, and the user can use the electronic cigarette normally. When the protective cover 108 is closed, it can effectively prevent dust, impurities, etc. from entering the electronic cigarette through the airflow hole 104, thereby protecting the microphone. This avoids problems such as dust cover aging and loosening of connections caused by impurities entering the microphone, extends the service life of the microphone, and ensures the normal performance of the electronic cigarette. This structural design makes the U-shaped plate 105, protective cover 108, and T-shaped clamp 115 relatively independent and easy to operate. When it is necessary to clean or maintain the inside of the electronic cigarette, the U-shaped plate 105 can be opened by pulling the T-shaped plate 115, which makes it easy to clean and inspect the airflow hole 104, the microphone and related components, thus improving the maintainability of the product.

[0037] like Figure 1-4As shown, in this embodiment, a first T-shaped groove 114 is provided on the side of the first plate, and a T-shaped clamping plate 115 is located inside the first T-shaped groove 114. Two second springs are fixedly fitted between the inner wall of the first T-shaped groove 114 and the side of the T-shaped clamping plate 115. A second T-shaped groove 116 is provided at the second end of the T-shaped clamping plate 115. A connecting plate 107 is fixedly fitted on the side of the protective cover 108. A groove 110 and two through holes 111 communicating with the groove 110 are provided on the side of the connecting plate 107. Rotating rods 112 are fixedly fitted on both sides of the first plate. The ends of the rotating rods 112 are located inside the through holes 111. A torsion spring 113 is fixedly fitted between the side of the first plate and the inner wall of the groove 110. The torsion spring 113 is sleeved on the periphery of the rotating rod 112. A plurality of rubber strips 109 are fixedly fitted on the surface of the protective cover 108. A connecting strap 101 is fixedly fitted on the end of the electronic cigarette body 100. After use, push the U-shaped plate 105 towards the electronic cigarette body 100. The T-shaped locking plate 115 automatically resets under the action of the second spring. When the U-shaped plate 105 reaches the appropriate position, the torsion spring 113 restores its deformation, causing the protective cover 108 to rotate around the rotating rod 112, so that it accurately covers the periphery of the airflow hole 104. Then release the U-shaped plate 105, and the first end of the T-shaped locking plate 115 is once again locked into the slot on the side of the electronic cigarette body 100. The connecting strap 101 facilitates the user to carry the electronic cigarette throughout the entire use process, allowing it to be hung on the hand or connected to other items. The cooperation between the first T-shaped slot 114 and the T-shaped locking plate 115, along with the action of the second spring, makes the fixing and unlocking operation of the T-shaped locking plate 115 on the U-shaped plate 105 stable and reliable. When opening and closing the protective cover 108, it can ensure that the movement position of the U-shaped plate 105 is accurate, thereby ensuring that the protective cover 108 can accurately open and close the airflow hole 104 every time, improving the reliability of the product.

[0038] This utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Anyone should know that structural changes made under the guidance of this utility model, and any technical solutions that are the same as or similar to this utility model, fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Technical aspects, shapes, and structures not described in detail in this utility model are all publicly known technologies.

Claims

1. A microphone protection structure for an electronic cigarette, characterized in that, include: The electronic cigarette body (100) has multiple airflow holes (104) at its end. A U-shaped plate (105) is elastically and slidably fitted on the side of the electronic cigarette body (100). A protective cover (108) is elastically and rotatably fitted at the end of the U-shaped plate (105). The protective cover (108) is located on the periphery of the airflow hole (104). A T-shaped clamping plate (115) is elastically and slidably fitted on the side of the U-shaped plate (105). The first end of the T-shaped clamping plate (115) is engaged with the side of the electronic cigarette body (100).

2. The microphone protection structure for an electronic cigarette according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic cigarette body (100) has a placement slot (102), a card slot connected to the placement slot (102), and two guide slots (103) connected to the placement slot (102) on its side. The first end of the T-shaped card plate (115) is engaged with the card slot.

3. The microphone protection structure for an electronic cigarette according to claim 2, characterized in that, The U-shaped plate (105) includes: a first plate body that slides inside the placement groove (102), two second plates bodies that are fixedly fitted to the side of the first plate body, the ends of the second plates bodies being located inside the guide groove (103), and two first springs (106) that are fixedly fitted between the side of the first plate body and the inner wall of the placement groove (102).

4. The microphone protection structure for an electronic cigarette according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first plate has a first T-shaped groove (114) on its side. The T-shaped plate (115) is located inside the first T-shaped groove (114). Two second springs are fixedly engaged between the inner wall of the first T-shaped groove (114) and the side of the T-shaped plate (115). The second end of the T-shaped plate (115) has a second T-shaped groove (116).

5. The microphone protection structure for an electronic cigarette according to claim 3, characterized in that, The protective cover (108) is fixedly fitted with a connecting plate (107) on its side. The connecting plate (107) has a groove (110) and two through holes (111) connected to the groove (110) on its side.

6. The microphone protection structure for an electronic cigarette according to claim 5, characterized in that, A rotating rod (112) is fixedly fitted on both sides of the first plate. The end of the rotating rod (112) is located inside the through hole (111). A torsion spring (113) is fixedly fitted between the side of the first plate and the inner wall of the groove (110). The torsion spring (113) is sleeved on the periphery of the rotating rod (112).

7. The microphone protection structure for an electronic cigarette according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective cover (108) has multiple rubber strips (109) fixedly fitted on its surface.

8. The microphone protection structure for an electronic cigarette according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the electronic cigarette body (100) is fixedly fitted with a connecting strap (101).

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  • Microphone protection structure of electronic cigarette

    CN216088838U