Sliding mechanism, shell assembly and atomizer
By using the sliding contact design between the ejector and locking parts of the sliding mechanism, the problem of insufficient battery locking strength in existing electronic atomizers is solved, resulting in a more stable battery connection.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
In existing electronic atomizers, the battery latch design is not strong enough, resulting in an unstable connection for removable batteries.
A sliding mechanism is adopted, and the locking engagement is achieved by the sliding contact between the ejector and the first and second locking parts, which enhances the fastening strength and avoids elastic deformation of the plastic elastic arm.
It improves the stability of the battery connection, enhances the snap-fit strength, avoids elastic deformation of the plastic elastic arm, and ensures the reliability of battery installation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic atomizer technology, and in particular to a sliding mechanism, a housing assembly, and an atomizer. Background Technology
[0002] As electronic atomizers become increasingly accepted by consumers, their market share is gradually expanding. An electronic atomizer is an aerosol generating device that connects to a mod. The battery in the mod provides power to heat the heating element in the atomizer coil, atomizing the e-liquid in the tank and producing an aerosol for the user to inhale.
[0003] The batteries in existing e-cigarette mods are typically either fixed or removable. Due to cost and lifespan considerations, removable batteries still hold a significant market share. Existing e-cigarettes use a conventional snap-fit design for casing assembly and battery installation, usually employing a plastic elastic arm, but this snap-fit method has relatively weak strength. Utility Model Content
[0004] This application provides a sliding mechanism, comprising: a carrier; an ejector slidably connected to the carrier and configured to slide in a first direction; and a first locking member and a second locking member slidably connected to the carrier, disposed on opposite sides of the ejector and abutting against the ejector; when the ejector slides in the first direction, the ejector slides against the first locking member and the second locking member respectively, and abuts against the first locking member and the second locking member to a locking engagement position.
[0005] In some embodiments, the first locking member is configured to slide in a second direction, and the second locking member is configured to slide upward in a third direction, wherein the second direction is parallel to the third direction.
[0006] In some embodiments, the ejector has a first surface that abuts against the first locking member and is formed with a standard line parallel to the first direction. The first locking member is configured to slide in a second direction. The first surface is provided with an ascending segment, and the distance of a point on the ascending segment from the standard line in the second direction gradually increases in the first direction.
[0007] In some embodiments, the first surface has a locking section, and the point on the rising section that is at the greatest distance from the standard line in the second direction is connected to the locking section. When the first locking member abuts against the rising section or the locking section, the first locking member is in a locking engagement position.
[0008] In some embodiments, the first surface has a descending section connected to the other end of the locking section, and the distance of a point on the descending section from the standard line in the second direction gradually decreases in the first direction. When the first locking member abuts against the locking section or the descending section, the first locking member is in a locking engagement position.
[0009] In some embodiments, the carrier has a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion that abuts against and limits the ejector, and the ejector is partially slidably disposed between the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion; when the first locking member abuts against the rising section, or abuts against a portion on the first surface located on the side of the rising section away from the locking section, the ejector abuts against and limits the first limiting portion; when the first locking member is in a locking engagement position, the ejector abuts against and limits the second limiting portion.
[0010] In some embodiments, the first locking member has an abutting surface that abuts against the first surface, and when the first locking member is in a locking engagement position, the first surface abuts and limits the contact with the abutting surface.
[0011] In some embodiments, the sliding mechanism further includes: a first magnetic element disposed on the carrier, the first magnetic element being magnetically connected to the ejector, wherein when the first locking element is in a locking engagement position, the magnetic force between the first magnetic element and the ejector is at its maximum during the sliding stroke of the ejector.
[0012] In some embodiments, the sliding mechanism further includes an elastic element disposed on the carrier and abutting against the first locking element to press the first locking element onto the ejector.
[0013] This application provides a housing assembly, including: a first housing; and the aforementioned sliding mechanism, wherein when the first locking member and the second locking member are in a locking engagement position, they are locked and fixed with the first housing, thereby fixing the carrier onto the first housing.
[0014] In some embodiments, one end of the first housing is provided with an opening, and the sliding mechanism is placed at the opening and locked and fixed with the first housing to block the opening.
[0015] In some embodiments, the housing assembly further includes a second housing disposed within the first housing, and the sliding mechanism is disposed on the second housing.
[0016] This application provides an atomizer, comprising: the housing assembly described above; an atomizing component disposed within the first housing for atomizing an aerosol generating matrix; and a battery disposed within the first housing and electrically connected to the atomizing component.
[0017] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: This application provides a sliding mechanism in which, when the ejector slides in a first direction, it slides and abuts against the first and second locking members respectively, and abuts against the first and second locking members to a locking engagement position, thereby engaging with the mating member. For example, the first and second locking members may extend to a locking position with the mating member, limiting the mating member. Compared to the snap-fit design in the form of a plastic elastic arm, when the ejector abuts against the first and second locking members, the elastic deformation of the first and second locking members in the sliding direction is restricted, so that the first and second locking members do not have the elastic deformation of a plastic elastic arm, thereby enhancing the snap-fit strength. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the atomizer frame in some embodiments of this application;
[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The schematic diagrams shown in the embodiments are structural diagrams of the housing assembly in some embodiments;
[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The schematic diagrams shown in the embodiments are structural diagrams of the housing assembly in some embodiments;
[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The schematic diagrams shown in the embodiments are structural diagrams of the housing assembly in some embodiments;
[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 3 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the second housing in some embodiments.
[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 3 The illustrated embodiment shows a schematic diagram of the sliding mechanism in some embodiments.
[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 6A schematic diagram of the sliding mechanism in some other embodiments as shown in the illustrated embodiment;
[0026] Figure 8 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the sliding mechanism in some other embodiments as shown in the illustrated embodiment;
[0027] Figure 9 for Figure 7 The sliding mechanism shown in the embodiment is a structural schematic diagram in some other embodiments.
[0028] 10. Atomizing component; 20. Battery; 30. Housing assembly; 31. First housing; 32. Second housing; 40. Sliding mechanism; 41. First magnetic component; 42. Second magnetic component; 100. Atomizer; 200. Power supply mechanism; 311. Snap-fit structure; 321. Main body; 322. Carrier; 323. Ejector; 324. First locking component; 325. Second locking component; 326. First elastic component; 327. Second elastic component; 3101 3201. Opening; 3202. Through hole; 3203. First sliding hole; 3204. Second sliding hole; 3221. Support plate; 3222. Enclosure plate; 3223. First limiting part; 3224. Second limiting part; 3231. Button part; 3232. First surface; 3233. Second surface; 3234. Groove; 3241. Abutting surface; 3251. Abutting surface; 3321. Rising section; 3322. Locking section; 3323. Falling section. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that the following embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of the application. Similarly, the following embodiments are only some, not all, embodiments of the present application, and all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present application.
[0030] The reference to "embodiment" in this application means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in this application can be combined with other embodiments.
[0031] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.
[0032] This application describes an atomizer (also known as an electronic atomizer) that atomizes an aerosol-generating matrix to generate aerosols. The aerosol-generating matrix is a material used to generate aerosols, typically composed of at least one aerosol-generating chemical substance, such as fragrances, pharmaceuticals, or other active ingredients. The aerosol-generating matrix can be activated by atomization methods such as heating atomization or ultrasonic atomization to form aerosols.
[0033] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating matrix (also referred to as the liquid matrix) may be a liquid containing plant-based substances, including volatile plant-based aroma components, or a liquid containing non-plant-based substances. For example, the liquid matrix may include water, solvents, ethanol, plant extracts, fragrances, flavorings, or vitamin mixtures. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating matrix may be a liquid aerosol generating matrix, such as a liquid containing plant-based substances with volatile plant-based aroma components; or, the aerosol generating matrix may be a solid aerosol generating matrix, which is often constructed in a rod-like shape, such as an elongated rod shape.
[0034] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the atomizer frame in some embodiments of this application. The atomizer 100 may include an atomizing component 10 for atomizing the aerosol generating matrix, a battery 20 electrically connected to the atomizing component 10, and a housing assembly 30 for supporting and mounting the atomizing component 10 and the battery 20. The battery 20 can power the atomizing component 10. The atomizing component 10 can activate the aerosol generating matrix through atomization methods such as heating atomization or ultrasonic atomization to generate aerosols.
[0035] In some embodiments, the battery 20 may be disposed within the housing assembly 30.
[0036] In some embodiments, the housing assembly 30 may also be used to install the atomizing assembly 10 instead of the battery 20.
[0037] In some embodiments, the housing assembly 30 may also be used in devices that are not atomizers 100 and are well known to those skilled in the art, without further details.
[0038] In some embodiments, the battery 20 may cooperate with the housing assembly 30 to form a power supply mechanism 200. The power supply mechanism 200 may be electrically connected to the atomizing assembly 10 to supply power to the atomizing assembly 10. Of course, the power supply mechanism 200 is not limited to the battery 20 and the housing assembly 30, and may include others, which will not be elaborated here. In addition, the power supply mechanism 200 is not limited to the atomizer 100, and may also be applied to other electronic devices that require power. The electronic devices may be devices well known to those skilled in the art, which will not be elaborated here.
[0039] In some embodiments, the power supply mechanism 200 may include at least a battery 20.
[0040] In some embodiments, the power supply mechanism 200 may be provided with at least an external interface for connection to an external power source. In a further embodiment, the external power source may power the atomizing assembly 10 via the power supply mechanism 200. In a further embodiment, the external power source may power the battery 20 in the power supply mechanism 200.
[0041] In some embodiments, the battery 20 in the power supply mechanism 200 may be omitted and replaced by other forms of power supply equipment.
[0042] The atomizing component 10 and the power supply mechanism 200, such as the housing component 30, can be connected together by plugging, welding, screwing, snapping or other means known to those skilled in the art.
[0043] In some embodiments, the atomizing component 10 is detachably connected to the power supply mechanism 200, such as the housing assembly 30, so as to allow for the replacement of the atomizing component 10 or the power supply mechanism 200.
[0044] In some embodiments, the battery 20 is detachably connected to the housing assembly 30 to allow for replacement of either the battery 20 or the housing assembly 30.
[0045] It is understood that the connection and positional relationships between the atomizing component 10, the battery 20, and the housing component 30 can be set according to the needs of those skilled in the art, and are not limited to the embodiments listed herein.
[0046] In some embodiments, the atomizing component 10 may be partially housed within the housing component 30 and connected to the housing component 30 by plugging, welding, screwing, snapping, or other means known to those skilled in the art. The battery 20 is installed within the housing component 30.
[0047] In some embodiments, the atomizing component 10 may be connected to the housing component 30, and the battery 20 may be installed inside the housing component 30.
[0048] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 2 for Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment shows a schematic diagram of the housing assembly 30 in some embodiments. The housing assembly 30 may include a first housing 31 and a second housing 32 connected to each other. The first housing 31 and the second housing 32 cooperate to form a space for accommodating the internal structure of the atomizer 100, such as the battery 20.
[0049] In some embodiments, the first housing 31 and the second housing 32 may be connected together by plugging, welding, screwing, snapping or other means known to those skilled in the art.
[0050] In some embodiments, the battery 20 may be disposed within the first housing 31 and / or the second housing 32.
[0051] In some embodiments, the second housing 32 may be disposed at least partially within the first housing 31.
[0052] In some embodiments, the second housing 32 may be partially disposed within the first housing 31, or may be entirely disposed within the first housing 31, or may slide out from the first housing 31.
[0053] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 3 for Figure 2 The illustrated embodiment shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the housing assembly 30 in some embodiments. The first housing 31 may serve as at least the outer housing of the atomizer 100.
[0054] In some embodiments, the first housing 31 cooperates with the housing of the atomizing assembly 10 to form the outer housing of the atomizer 100.
[0055] In some embodiments, the atomizing component 10 is housed within a first housing 31 such that the first housing 31 serves as the outer housing of the atomizer 100.
[0056] In some embodiments, the first housing 31 may partially serve as the outer housing of the atomizer 100.
[0057] In some embodiments, the second housing 32 may serve at least partially as the outer housing of the atomizer 100.
[0058] In some embodiments, the first housing 31 and the second housing 32 cooperate with the housing of the atomizing assembly 10 to form the outer housing of the atomizer 100.
[0059] In some embodiments, the second housing 32 may partially serve as the outer housing of the atomizer 100.
[0060] The first housing 31 may be provided with an opening 3101 for mounting a second housing 32, such that the second housing 32 can extend into or slide out of the first housing 31 through the opening 3101. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the first housing 31 and the battery 20 can be removed through the opening 3101 for replacement.
[0061] In some embodiments, the first housing 31 may be part of the atomizing assembly 10, while the power supply mechanism 200 may slide out from the opening 3101 to separate from the atomizing assembly 10 for replacement. It is understood that the position of the opening 3101 can be adjusted on the first housing 31.
[0062] In some embodiments, the opening 3101 is disposed at one end of the first housing 31. In a further embodiment, the atomizing component 10 is disposed at the other end of the first housing 31.
[0063] In some embodiments, the second housing 32 may block the opening 3101.
[0064] In some embodiments, when the second housing 32 extends into the first housing 31 from the opening 3101, the opening 3101 can be blocked.
[0065] In some embodiments, the first housing 31 may be provided with a snap-fit structure 311 for connection with the second housing 32.
[0066] In some embodiments, the snap-fit structure 311 may be a groove, a slide, a stop, or other structures that can achieve limiting, which will not be described in detail here.
[0067] In some embodiments, the snap-fit structure 311 may be disposed within the first housing 31 to connect with the second housing 32.
[0068] In some embodiments, the snap-fit structure 311 may be disposed adjacent to the opening 3101, or disposed at the opening 3101.
[0069] Please see Figure 3 The second housing 32 may include a main body 321, a carrier 322, an ejector 323, a first locking member 324, and a second locking member 325. The main body 321 serves as the primary structure of the second housing 32, forming a space to accommodate the internal structure of the atomizer 100, such as the battery 20. The carrier 322 is mounted on the main body 321 to support and mount the ejector 323, the first locking member 324, and the second locking member 325. The carrier 322, the ejector 323, the first locking member 324, and the second locking member 325 may form a sliding mechanism 40 to connect with the first housing 31, thereby achieving a connection between the first housing 31 and the second housing 32 and enabling the cooperation between the main body 321 and the second housing 32. Of course, the sliding mechanism 40 may not be limited to the carrier 322, the ejector 323, the first locking member 324, and the second locking member 325; it may include others, which will not be elaborated here.
[0070] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 , Figure 4 for Figure 3The illustrated embodiment shows a schematic diagram of the housing assembly 30 in some embodiments. The ejector 323 is slidably connected to the carrier 322 and can slide in a first direction X. The first locking member 324 is slidably connected to the carrier 322 and can slide in a second direction Y, abutting against the ejector 323. The second locking member 325 is slidably connected to the carrier 322 and can slide in a third direction Z, abutting against the ejector 323, and can be disposed on opposite sides of the ejector 323 to the first locking member 324.
[0071] When the ejector 323 slides in the first direction X, it slides and abuts against the first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325 respectively, and abuts against the first locking member 324, causing the first locking member 324 to slide in the second direction Y to a locking engagement position, and abuts against the second locking member 325, causing the second locking member 325 to slide in the third direction Z to a locking engagement position. The first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325, in the locking engagement position, can connect with the first housing 31, thus connecting the first housing 31 and the second housing 32. Compared to the snap-fit design of plastic elastic arms, in the sliding mechanism 40, when the ejector 323 abuts against the first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325, the elastic deformation of the first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325 in the sliding direction is restricted, so that the first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325 do not have the elastic deformation of plastic elastic arms, thereby enhancing the snap-fit strength.
[0072] In some embodiments, the second direction Y intersects the first direction X. In some embodiments, the second direction Y is perpendicular to the first direction X.
[0073] In some embodiments, the third direction Z intersects the first direction X. In some embodiments, the third direction Z is perpendicular to the first direction X.
[0074] In some embodiments, the second locking member 325 and the first locking member 324 are disposed on opposite sides of the ejector member 323 in the second direction Y.
[0075] In some embodiments, the second locking member 325 and the first locking member 324 are disposed on opposite sides of the ejector member 323 in the third direction Z.
[0076] In some embodiments, the second direction Y intersects with the third direction Z. In some embodiments, the second direction Y is parallel to the third direction Z.
[0077] In some embodiments, the second direction Y is the same as the third direction Z. The second locking member 325 and the first locking member 324 are arranged side by side in the second direction Y and are located on opposite sides of the ejector member 323.
[0078] Please see Figure 3 The main body 321 can be a shell-like structure and can extend into the first shell 31 from the opening 3101 to accommodate structures such as the battery 20 installed in the atomizer 100.
[0079] In some embodiments, the main body 321 may cooperate with the first housing 31 to form a space to accommodate structures such as the battery 20 installed inside the atomizer 100.
[0080] In some embodiments, the main body 321 may extend partially into the first housing 31, or it may extend completely into the first housing 31, or it may not extend into the first housing 31, or even the first housing 31 may extend into the main body 321.
[0081] The carrier 322 may be disposed on the main body 321. In some embodiments, the carrier 322 may be part of the main body 321. Furthermore, in a further embodiment, the main body 321 may be omitted, and the carrier 322 may even perform the functions of the main body 321.
[0082] The carrier 322 can be installed on the main body 321 near the opening 3101 so that the sliding mechanism 40 can be connected to the first housing 31 to limit the main body 321 and prevent the main body 321 from sliding out of the first housing 31 from the opening 3101. It can also prevent the main body 321 from shaking inside the first housing 31 when the sliding mechanism 40 is connected to the first housing 31.
[0083] In some embodiments, the sliding mechanism 40, such as the carrier 322, can block the opening 3101 when connected to the first housing 31.
[0084] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 5 for Figure 3 The illustrated embodiment shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the second housing 32 in some embodiments. The carrier 322 may include a support plate 3221 and a surrounding plate 3222. The support plate 3221 and the surrounding plate 3222 cooperate to form a space for supporting and mounting the ejector 323, the first locking member 324, and the second locking member 325.
[0085] The support plate 3221 can be used to support and install the ejector 323, the first locking member 324, and the second locking member 325. The surrounding plate 3222 can be disposed around the support plate 3221 and can be connected to a base plate of the main body 321 by abutting, snapping, fastening, inserting, or other detachable connection methods known to those skilled in the art. In some embodiments, the support plate 3221 can be connected to a base plate of the main body 321 by abutting, snapping, fastening, inserting, or other detachable connection methods known to those skilled in the art.
[0086] Understandably, the support plate 3221, the surrounding plate 3222, and the main body 321 can form a space for installing the ejector 323, the first locking member 324, and the second locking member 325. Furthermore, a part of the main body 321 (e.g., a bottom plate of the main body 321 in the above embodiment) can serve as the top plate in the carrier 322 for forming the space for installing the ejector 323, the first locking member 324, and the second locking member 325.
[0087] The top plate can be set opposite to the support plate 3221, and the surrounding plate 3222 connects the top plate and the support plate 3221 to form the carrier 322.
[0088] In some embodiments, the enclosure 3222 may also be replaced by other frame structures to connect the top plate and / or the load-bearing plate 3221.
[0089] In some embodiments, a through hole 3201 may be formed on the support plate 3221, which is spatially connected to the mounting ejector 323, the first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325, so as to cooperate with the ejector 323.
[0090] In some embodiments, the inner wall surfaces at both ends of the through hole 3201 may form a first limiting portion 3223 and a second limiting portion 3224 to cooperate with the ejector 323 to achieve abutment and limiting.
[0091] In some embodiments, a first sliding hole 3202 and a second sliding hole 3203 may be formed on the enclosure 3222 to communicate with the mounting ejector 323, the first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325, so as to cooperate with the first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325.
[0092] In some embodiments, the first sliding hole 3202 is used to receive the first locking member 324, such that the first locking member 324 can slide within the first sliding hole 3202.
[0093] In some embodiments, the second sliding hole 3203 is used to receive the second locking member 325, such that the second locking member 325 can slide within the second sliding hole 3203.
[0094] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 5 The ejector 323 may have a button portion 3231. The button portion 3231 may extend from the through hole 3201 and may slide within the through hole 3201 in the first direction X.
[0095] The button portion 3231 can slide within the through hole 3201 along the first direction X under the user's touch operation, while the ejector 323 slides along the first direction X. During this time, the button portion 3231 can abut against and be limited by the first limiting portion 3223 or the second limiting portion 3224.
[0096] In some embodiments, the ejector 323, for example, the button portion 3231, can slide to a position where it abuts against and is limited by the first limiting portion 3223, and can also slide to a position where it abuts against and is limited by the second limiting portion 3224. It is understood that the first limiting portion 3223 and the second limiting portion 3224 are not limited to the embodiments listed herein, and may also be protrusions, limiting blocks, baffles, or other positions provided on the carrier 322 that can limit the ejector 323. In some embodiments, the first limiting portion 3223 and the second limiting portion 3224 may also be omitted.
[0097] Furthermore, the carrier 322 has a first limiting part 3223 and a second limiting part 3224 that abut against and limit the ejector 323, and the ejector 323 is partially slidably disposed between the first limiting part 3223 and the second limiting part 3224.
[0098] In some embodiments, the through hole 3201 can limit the ejector 323, such as the button portion 3231, so that the ejector 323, such as the button portion 3231, can slide along the first direction X. Furthermore, the limiting method of the ejector 323, such as the button portion 3231, is not limited to the through hole 3201. It can also be limited by a stop, a groove, or other means that can form a slide rail, so that the ejector 323, such as the button portion 3231, slides on the slide rail to achieve a sliding connection with the carrier 322. The slide rail is provided on the carrier 322, such as the support plate 3221.
[0099] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 6 for Figure 3 The illustrated embodiment shows a schematic diagram of the sliding mechanism 40 in some embodiments. The first locking member 324 can slide in the second direction Y and can slide out from the first sliding hole 3202 to connect with the first housing 31.
[0100] In some embodiments, the first locking member 324 can be engaged with the snap-fit structure 311 (or it can be a detachable connection such as a snap-fit connection) to achieve connection with the first housing 31.
[0101] In some embodiments, the first sliding hole 3202 can limit the first locking member 324, allowing the first locking member 324 to slide along the second direction Y. Furthermore, the limiting method for the first locking member 324 is not limited to the first sliding hole 3202; it can also be limited by a stop, groove, or other means that can form a slide rail, so that the first locking member 324 slides on the slide rail to achieve a sliding connection with the carrier 322. The slide rail is provided on the carrier 322, for example, the support plate 3221.
[0102] In some embodiments, the sliding mechanism 40 may further include an elastic element, such as a first elastic element 326, which may abut against the first locking element 324 to push the first locking element 324 against the ejector 323, thereby increasing the contact force between the first locking element 324 and the ejector 323 and improving the cooperation capability between the first locking element 324 and the ejector 323.
[0103] In some embodiments, one end of the elastic member, such as the first elastic member 326, may abut against the carrier 322, such as the enclosure 3222, and the other end may abut against the first locking member 324.
[0104] In some embodiments, the provision of an elastic element, such as the first elastic element 326, can increase the abutment force between the first locking element 324 and the ejector element 323, thereby improving the engagement capability between the first locking element 324 and the ejector element 323. Furthermore, the elastic element, such as the first elastic element 326, is not limited to the embodiments listed herein, but may also be other engagement methods well known in the art that improve abutment force and engagement capability, which will not be elaborated upon.
[0105] The elastic element can be made of spring, torsion spring or other deformable material, and its specific position can be adjusted according to the fitting methods known in the art, which will not be elaborated here.
[0106] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 6 The second locking member 325 can slide in the third direction Z and can slide out from the second sliding hole 3203 to connect with the first housing 31.
[0107] In some embodiments, the second locking member 325 can be engaged with the snap-fit structure 311 (or it can be a detachable connection such as a snap-fit connection) to achieve connection with the first housing 31.
[0108] In some embodiments, the second sliding hole 3203 can limit the second locking member 325, allowing the second locking member 325 to slide along the third direction Z. Furthermore, the limiting method for the second locking member 325 is not limited to the second sliding hole 3203; it can also be limited by a stop, groove, or other means that can form a slide rail, so that the second locking member 325 slides on the slide rail to achieve a sliding connection with the carrier 322. The slide rail is provided on the carrier 322, for example, the support plate 3221.
[0109] In some embodiments, the sliding mechanism 40 may further include an elastic element, such as a second elastic element 327, which may abut against the second locking element 325 to push the second locking element 325 against the ejector 323, thereby increasing the abutting force between the second locking element 325 and the ejector 323 and improving the cooperation capability between the second locking element 325 and the ejector 323.
[0110] In some embodiments, one end of the elastic member, such as the second elastic member 327, abuts against the carrier 322, such as the enclosure 3222, and the other end abuts against the second elastic member 327.
[0111] In some embodiments, the provision of an elastic element, such as a second elastic element 327, can increase the contact force between the second elastic element 327 and the ejector 323, thereby improving the engagement capability between the second elastic element 327 and the ejector 323. Furthermore, the elastic element, such as the second elastic element 327, is not limited to the embodiments listed herein, but may also be other engagement methods well known in the art that improve contact force and engagement capability, which will not be elaborated upon.
[0112] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 , Figure 7 for Figure 6 The illustrated embodiment shows a schematic diagram of the sliding mechanism 40 in other embodiments. The ejector 323 may have a first surface 3232 abutting against the first locking member 324 and a second surface 3233 abutting against the second locking member 325, and form a standard line parallel to the first direction X (e.g., the central axis of the ejector 323 parallel to the first direction X). When the ejector 323 slides along the first direction X, the first locking member 324 can slide on the first surface 3232, and then slide along the second direction Y, sliding to a locking engagement position to connect with the first housing 31; the second locking member 325 can slide on the second surface 3233, and then slide along the third direction Z, sliding to a locking engagement position to connect with the first housing 31.
[0113] In some embodiments, the first surface 3232 is provided with a rising section 3321, and the distance of a point on the rising section 3321 from the standard line in the second direction Y gradually increases in the first direction X. Furthermore, when the ejector 323 slides along the first direction X, the first locking member 324 can slide on the first surface 3232, and then slide along the second direction Y, sliding towards the locking engagement position to connect with the first housing 31.
[0114] In some embodiments, the first surface 3232 further includes a locking section 3322, and the point on the rising section 3321 that is at the maximum distance from the standard line in the second direction Y is connected to the locking section 3322. When the first locking member 324 abuts against the rising section 3321 or the locking section 3322, the first locking member 324 is in a locking engagement position.
[0115] Furthermore, in some embodiments, when the ejector 323 slides along the first direction X, the first locking member 324 can slide on the first surface 3232, for example, the rising section 3321, and slide towards the locking engagement position, so as to slide on the first surface 3232, for example, the rising section 3321, to the locking engagement position and connect with the first housing 31.
[0116] Furthermore, in some embodiments, when the ejector 323 slides along the first direction X, the first locking member 324 can slide on the first surface 3232, for example, the rising section 3321, and slide towards the locking engagement position to reach the locking engagement position on the locking section 3322 and connect with the first housing 31.
[0117] In some embodiments, the distance of a point on the locking segment 3322 from the standard line in the second direction Y remains the same in the first direction X.
[0118] In some embodiments, the absolute value of the difference between the distance of a point on the locking segment 3322 from the standard line in the second direction Y and the maximum distance of the rising segment 3321 from the standard line in the second direction Y is less than or equal to 10% of the maximum distance from the standard line in the second direction Y.
[0119] In some embodiments, the absolute value of the difference between the distance of a point on the locking segment 3322 from the standard line in the second direction Y and the maximum distance of a point on the rising segment 3321 from the standard line in the second direction Y is less than or equal to 5% of the maximum distance of a point on the standard line in the second direction Y.
[0120] In some embodiments, the absolute value of the difference between the distance of a point on the locking segment 3322 from the standard line in the second direction Y and the maximum distance of a point on the rising segment 3321 from the standard line in the second direction Y is 0, and the ratio of the maximum distance of a point in the second direction Y from the standard line is 0.
[0121] In some embodiments, the first surface 3232 may have a descending section 3323, which is connected to the other end of the locking section 3322. The distance of a point on the descending section 3323 from the standard line in the second direction Y gradually decreases in the first direction X. When the first locking member 324 abuts against the locking section 3322 or the descending section 3323, the first locking member 324 is in a locking engagement position and is connected to the first housing 31.
[0122] In some embodiments, when the first locking member 324 abuts against the rising section 3321, the ejector member 323, for example the button portion 3231, abuts against and limits the first limiting portion 3223.
[0123] In some embodiments, when the first locking member 324 abuts against the portion of the first surface 3232 located on the side of the rising section 3321 away from the locking section 3322 (i.e., the falling section 3323), the ejector 323 abuts against and is limited by the second limiting portion 3224.
[0124] In some embodiments, when the first locking member 324 is in the locking engagement position, the ejector member 323 abuts against and limits the second limiting portion 3224.
[0125] In some embodiments, when the ejector 323 slides along the first direction X, the first locking member 324 can slide on the first surface 3232 and abut against the rising section 3321, slide on the rising section 3321 and slide to the locking section 3322. At the same time, the first locking member 324 slides along the second direction Y and slides to the side away from the ejector 323, then slides to the locking section 3322 and abuts against the locking section 3322. Continuing to slide, it can slide to the descending section 3323 and abut against the descending section 3323.
[0126] In some embodiments, when the first locking member 324 abuts against the rising section 3321, the first locking member 324 is in a locking engagement position, and in a further embodiment, at this time, the ejector member 323, for example the button portion 3231, abuts against and limits the second limiting portion 3224.
[0127] In some embodiments, when the first locking member 324 abuts against the locking section 3322, the first locking member 324 is in a locking engagement position, and in a further embodiment, at this time, the ejector member 323, for example the button portion 3231, abuts against and limits the second limiting portion 3224.
[0128] In some embodiments, when the first locking member 324 abuts against the descending section 3323, the first locking member 324 is in a locking engagement position, and in a further embodiment, at this time, the ejector member 323, for example the button portion 3231, abuts against and limits the second limiting portion 3224.
[0129] Understandably, the cooperation between the second locking member 325 and the ejector member 323, as well as the setting of the second surface 3233, can be referred to the cooperation between the first locking member 324 and the ejector member 323, as well as the setting of the first surface 3232, and will not be elaborated further.
[0130] In some embodiments, when the first locking member 324 is in the locking engagement position, it can engage with the snap-fit structure 311. In some embodiments, when the second locking member 325 is in the locking engagement position, it can engage with the snap-fit structure 311.
[0131] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 6 , Figure 7 When the ejector 323 slides along the first direction X, the first locking member 324 can slide on the first surface 3232 and slide to a locking engagement position. Simultaneously, the second locking member 325 can slide on the second surface 3233 and slide to a locking engagement position. At this time, the first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325 can extend to a position where they engage with the snap-fit structure 311, thus connecting the first housing 31 and the second housing 32.
[0132] Understandably, the sliding mechanism 40 is not limited to the connection between the first housing 31 and the second housing 32, but can also be applied to other structures that cooperate with the first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325 to achieve a detachable connection.
[0133] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 The sliding mechanism 40 also includes a first magnetic element 41 and / or a second magnetic element 42 disposed on the carrier 322, such as the carrier plate 3221. The first magnetic element 41 and / or the second magnetic element 42 may be magnetically connected to the ejector 323 to have a magnetic force.
[0134] In some embodiments, when neither the first locking member 324 nor the second locking member 325 is in the locking engagement position, the ejector 323 will be magnetically connected to the second magnetic member 42 under the action of no external force, so as to have a magnetic force, to prevent the ejector 323 from sliding, and also to prevent sliding due to bumps, thereby enhancing the locking strength and keeping the first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325 not in the locking engagement position.
[0135] In some embodiments, when the first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325 are in the locking engagement position, the ejector 323 will be magnetically connected to the first magnetic member 41 without external force, so as to have magnetic force, to prevent the ejector 323 from sliding, and also to prevent sliding due to bumps, thereby enhancing the locking strength and keeping the first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325 in the locking engagement position.
[0136] In some embodiments, when the first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325 are in the locking engagement position, the magnetic force between the first magnetic member 41 and the ejector member 323 is at its maximum during the sliding stroke of the ejector member 323.
[0137] Please see Figure 8 , Figure 8 for Figure 6 The illustrated embodiment shows a schematic diagram of the sliding mechanism 40 in other embodiments. To enhance the locking strength, the first locking member 324 has an abutment surface 3241 that abuts against the first surface 3232, and the second locking member 325 has an abutment surface 3251 that abuts against the second surface 3233. The locking section 3322 of the first surface 3232 and / or the second surface 3233 has a groove 3234, which accommodates a portion of the first locking member 324 or the second locking member 325, so that the first surface 3232 abuts and limits the contact with the abutment surface 3241, or the second surface 3233 abuts and limits the contact with the abutment surface 3251. In some embodiments, the groove 3234 may also be provided in the rising section 3321 or the falling section 3323.
[0138] Please see Figure 9 , Figure 9 for Figure 7 The illustrated embodiment shows a schematic diagram of the sliding mechanism 40 in other embodiments. To enhance the locking strength, the abutment surface 3241 and / or the abutment surface 3251 have a groove 3234, which receives a portion of the ejector 323 so that the first surface 3232 abuts and limits the contact with the abutment surface 3241, or the second surface 3233 abuts and limits the contact with the abutment surface 3251.
[0139] In some embodiments, when the first surface 3232 abuts and is limited by the abutting surface 3241, or when the second surface 3233 abuts and is limited by the abutting surface 3251, the first magnetic element 41 and / or the second magnetic element 42 may be omitted.
[0140] Understandably, either the first housing 31 or the snap-fit structure 311 can serve as a mating component, allowing the sliding mechanism 40 to connect with the mating component. This connection is made at least when the first locking member 324 is in the locking engagement position, and at least when the second locking member 325 is in the locking engagement position, it is connected with the mating component.
[0141] In some embodiments, when the first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325 are in the locking engagement position, they are locked and fixed with the first housing 31, and the carrier 322 can be fixed on the first housing 31.
[0142] In some embodiments, the sliding mechanism 40 is placed at the opening 3101 and locked and fixed to the first housing 31 to block the opening 3101.
[0143] In some embodiments, the engagement amount between the first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325 and the snap-fit structure 311 is relatively large (the engagement amount on one side is ≥1.0mm), which strengthens the engagement strength. The opening and closing of the first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325 on both sides is controlled by the ejector member 323, such as the button part 3231. The first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325 are placed symmetrically, which strengthens the engagement strength. The self-locking function of the ejector member 323 is increased by the magnetic attraction between the ejector member 323 and the first magnetic member 41 and the second magnetic member 42. The ejector member 323 is between the first locking member 324 and the second locking member 325 to prevent the atomizer 100 from loosening and disengaging during drops or vibrations.
[0144] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed methods and devices can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of modules or units is only a logical functional division, and there may be other division methods in actual implementation. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed.
[0145] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment, depending on actual needs.
[0146] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional unit.
[0147] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A sliding mechanism, characterized in that, include: carrier; An ejector is slidably connected to the carrier and configured to slide in a first direction; as well as The first locking member and the second locking member are slidably connected to the carrier, disposed on opposite sides of the ejector member, and abut against the ejector member; When the ejector slides in the first direction, the ejector slides against the first locking member and the second locking member respectively, and abuts against the first locking member and the second locking member to the position for locking engagement.
2. The sliding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first locking member is configured to slide in a second direction, and the second locking member is configured to slide upward in a third direction, the second direction being parallel to the third direction.
3. The sliding mechanism according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The ejector has a first surface that abuts against the first locking member and forms a standard line parallel to the first direction. The first locking member is configured to slide in a second direction. The first surface is provided with an ascending section. The distance of a point on the ascending section from the standard line in the second direction gradually increases in the first direction.
4. The sliding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first surface has a locking section, and the point on the rising section that is at the greatest distance from the standard line in the second direction is connected to the locking section. When the first locking member abuts against the rising section or the locking section, the first locking member is in a locking engagement position.
5. The sliding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first surface has a descending section connected to the other end of the locking section. The distance of a point on the descending section from the standard line in the second direction gradually decreases in the first direction. When the first locking member abuts against the locking section or the descending section, the first locking member is in a locking engagement position.
6. The sliding mechanism according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The carrier has a first limiting part and a second limiting part that abut against and limit the ejector, and the ejector is partially slidably disposed between the first limiting part and the second limiting part; When the first locking member abuts against the rising section, or abuts against a portion of the first surface located on the side of the rising section away from the locking section, the ejector member abuts against and limits the first limiting portion. When the first locking member is in the locking engagement position, the ejector member abuts against and limits the second limiting part.
7. The sliding mechanism according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The first locking member has an abutting surface that abuts against the first surface. When the first locking member is in the locking engagement position, the first surface abuts against the abutting surface and is limited in position.
8. The sliding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sliding mechanism further includes: A first magnetic element is disposed on the carrier. The first magnetic element is used to magnetically connect with the ejector. When the first locking element is in the locking engagement position, the magnetic force between the first magnetic element and the ejector is at its maximum during the sliding stroke of the ejector.
9. The sliding mechanism according to any one of claims 1-2, 4-5, and 8, characterized in that, The sliding mechanism further includes: An elastic element is disposed on the carrier and abuts against the first locking element to press the first locking element onto the ejector.
10. A housing assembly, characterized in that, include: First shell; as well as The sliding mechanism according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein when the first locking member and the second locking member are in the locking engagement position, they are locked and fixed with the first housing, thereby fixing the carrier to the first housing.
11. The housing assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, One end of the first housing is provided with an opening, and the sliding mechanism is placed at the opening and locked and fixed with the first housing to block the opening.
12. The housing assembly according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that, The housing assembly further includes a second housing disposed within the first housing, and the sliding mechanism is disposed on the second housing.
13. An atomizer, characterized in that, include: The housing assembly according to any one of claims 10-12; An atomizing component, disposed within the first housing, is used to atomize the aerosol generating matrix; as well as The battery is disposed within the housing assembly and is electrically connected to the atomizing assembly.