Flexible screen fixing structure and aerosol generating device

Abstract

The application relates to the aerosol generating technical field and discloses a flexible screen fixing structure and an aerosol generating device. The flexible screen fixing structure comprises a screen assembly, a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece. The screen assembly comprises a flexible screen. The first connecting piece and the second connecting piece are arranged on the opposite sides of the flexible screen respectively. The first connecting piece and the second connecting piece are connected, and the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece are in abutment with the edges of the flexible screen. The flexible screen fixing structure and the aerosol generating device provided by the application can solve the problem that the flexible screen is only bonded to the screen support around the periphery by using glue in the related art, and the operation efficiency is low, and the edge position of the flexible screen is warped.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of aerosol generation technology, and in particular to a flexible screen fixing structure and an aerosol generation device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of technology, various aerosol generation devices have emerged, and their functions have become increasingly diverse to meet different needs. For example, some aerosol generation devices incorporate flexible screens to meet display requirements.

[0003] In some related technologies, when a flexible screen is pasted and fixed to a screen bracket, an adhesive dispensing process is used to bond the flexible screen to the screen bracket with glue around its perimeter. This is not only inefficient, but also causes the edges of the flexible screen to lift and delaminate during use, resulting in light leakage problems inside the flexible screen. This type of defect has a relatively high rate. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a flexible screen fixing structure and an aerosol generating device, which can improve the problem in related technologies where the flexible screen is simply glued to the screen bracket around its perimeter, which is not only inefficient but also causes the edges of the flexible screen to lift.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a flexible screen fixing structure for an aerosol generating device. The flexible screen fixing structure includes a screen assembly, a first connector, and a second connector. The screen assembly includes a flexible screen. The first connector and the second connector are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the flexible screen. The first connector and the second connector are connected, and both the first connector and the second connector abut against the edge of the flexible screen.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first connector is provided with a receiving groove, the flexible screen is disposed inside the receiving groove, and the bottom wall of the receiving groove abuts against the edge of the flexible screen.

[0007] In some embodiments, the screen assembly further includes a control board connected to the flexible screen, the sidewall of the receiving groove is provided with a communicating groove, the first connector is provided with a support portion, the support portion is located outside the receiving groove, part of the control board is received in the communicating groove, and part of the control board is attached to the support portion.

[0008] In some embodiments, the edge of the flexible screen is provided with a positioning part, and the inner wall of the receiving groove is provided with a mating part, the mating part and the positioning part are connected to each other to limit the relative position of the flexible screen and the first connector.

[0009] In some embodiments, one of the positioning portion and the mating portion is configured as a protrusion, and the other of the mating portion and the mating portion is configured as a recess, with the protrusion accommodated within the recess.

[0010] In some embodiments, at least one of the first connector and the second connector is bonded to the edge of the flexible screen.

[0011] In some embodiments, the edge of the flexible screen is bonded to the first connector, and the second connector is provided with a transparent area, which corresponds to the display area of ​​the flexible screen.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first connector and the second connector are detachably connected.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first connector is provided with a locking portion, and the second connector is provided with a locking portion, wherein the locking portion engages with the locking portion.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second connector is sleeved on the first connector along a first direction.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first connector is provided with a stop portion, and the second connector abuts against the stop portion along the first direction.

[0016] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an aerosol generating device, which includes the flexible screen fixing structure as described in the first aspect.

[0017] The flexible screen fixing structure provided in this application has the following advantages: by setting the first connector and the second connector on opposite sides of the flexible screen and connecting the first connector and the second connector, so that both the first connector and the second connector abut against the edge of the flexible screen, the flexible screen can be effectively fixed. This not only has high operational efficiency, but also effectively avoids the problem of the edge of the flexible screen lifting and delamination during use, which would cause light leakage inside the flexible screen.

[0018] The advantages of the aerosol generating device provided in this application compared to the prior art can be seen in the description of the advantages of the flexible screen fixing structure provided in this application compared to the prior art, which will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the 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.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the flexible screen fixing structure in one embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the flexible screen fixing structure shown.

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point B.

[0024] The markings in the diagram mean:

[0025] 100. Flexible screen fixing structure;

[0026] 10. Screen components;

[0027] 11. Flexible screen; 111. Positioning unit; 12. Control board;

[0028] 20. First connecting component;

[0029] 21. Receiving groove; 211. Mating part; 22. Communicating groove; 23. Support part; 211. Mating part; 24. Engaging part; 25. Stop part;

[0030] 30. Second connector;

[0031] 301. Transparent area; 31. Connecting part. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0033] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0034] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] In this specification, references to "one embodiment," "some embodiments," or simply "embodiment" mean that one or more embodiments of this application include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment. Therefore, the phrases "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in still other embodiments," etc., appearing in different parts of this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but rather mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. Furthermore, in one or more embodiments, specific features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner.

[0036] To illustrate the technical solution of this application, the following description is provided in conjunction with specific accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0037] With the rapid development of technology, various aerosol generation devices have emerged, and their functions have become increasingly diverse to meet different needs. For example, some aerosol generation devices incorporate flexible screens to meet display requirements.

[0038] In some related technologies, when a flexible screen is pasted and fixed to a screen bracket, an adhesive dispensing process is used to bond the flexible screen to the screen bracket with glue around its perimeter. This is not only inefficient, but also causes the edges of the flexible screen to lift and delaminate during use, resulting in light leakage problems inside the flexible screen. This type of defect has a relatively high rate.

[0039] In view of this, this application provides a flexible screen fixing structure and an aerosol generating device. By setting the first connector and the second connector on opposite sides of the flexible screen and connecting the first connector and the second connector, so that both the first connector and the second connector abut against the edge of the flexible screen, the flexible screen can be effectively fixed. This not only has high operating efficiency, but also effectively avoids the problem of the edge of the flexible screen lifting and delamination during use, which would cause light leakage inside the flexible screen.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the flexible screen fixing structure 100 in one embodiment of this application. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the flexible screen fixing structure 100 shown.

[0041] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a flexible screen fixing structure 100 for an aerosol generating device.

[0042] The flexible screen fixing structure 100 includes a screen assembly 10, a first connector 20, and a second connector 30. The screen assembly 10 includes a flexible screen 11. The first connector 20 and the second connector 30 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the flexible screen 11. The first connector 20 and the second connector 30 are connected to each other, and both the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 abut against the edge of the flexible screen 11.

[0043] The flexible screen 11 can be curved or flat. In the illustrated embodiment, the flexible screen 11 is curved, while in other embodiments, the flexible screen 11 can be flat.

[0044] The first connector 20 and the second connector 30 can be respectively located on opposite sides of the flexible screen 11. This can be achieved by: all first connectors 20 being located on one side of the flexible screen 11 and all second connectors 30 being located on the other side of the flexible screen 11; or, some first connectors 20 being located on one side of the flexible screen 11 and some second connectors 30 being located on the other side of the flexible screen 11; or, all first connectors 20 being located on one side of the flexible screen 11 and some second connectors 30 being located on the other side of the flexible screen 11; or, some first connectors 20 being located on one side of the flexible screen 11 and all second connectors 30 being located on the other side of the flexible screen 11.

[0045] The first connector 20 and the second connector 30 can be directly connected or indirectly connected by means of bonding, welding, snap-fitting, screw connection, bolt connection or snap-fit ​​connection.

[0046] During assembly, the flexible screen fixing structure 100 provided in this application embodiment can place the flexible screen 11 between the first connector 20 and the second connector 30, and then connect the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 together, so that the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 abut against the edge of the flexible screen 11, thereby effectively fixing the flexible screen 11. This not only has high operational efficiency, but also the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 can effectively clamp and limit the edge of the flexible screen 11, preventing it from warping and delaminating.

[0047] As can be seen from the above, the flexible screen fixing structure 100 provided in this application embodiment can effectively fix the flexible screen 11 by respectively setting the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 on opposite sides of the flexible screen 11 and connecting the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 so that the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 abut against the edge of the flexible screen 11. This not only has high operating efficiency, but also effectively avoids the problem of the edge of the flexible screen 11 lifting and delamination during use, which would cause light leakage inside the flexible screen 11.

[0048] In the flexible screen fixing structure 100 provided in this application embodiment, the spatial gap around the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 is exactly the thickness of the flexible screen 11, which can effectively solve the problem of edge warping of the flexible screen 11, realize the requirements of modular design, reduce the assembly cost of the assembly plant, and improve production efficiency.

[0049] It is understandable that the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 both abut against all edges of the flexible screen 11 to prevent any edge of the flexible screen 11 from lifting up and delaminating, which would cause light leakage inside the flexible screen 11.

[0050] The flexible screen 11 can be a multi-layered display screen, mainly including an FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) light board, a light-blocking layer, a display layer, and a fixing adhesive layer. The first connector 20 can be a screen bracket, and the second connector 30 can be a lens.

[0051] In this embodiment, the first connector 20 is provided with a receiving groove 21, and the flexible screen 11 is disposed inside the receiving groove 21. The bottom wall of the receiving groove 21 abuts against the edge of the flexible screen 11.

[0052] By adopting the above solution, the flexible screen 11 can be effectively limited by the receiving groove 21, preventing the flexible screen 11 from moving randomly when the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 are not connected together, and the installation position of the flexible screen 11 can be marked by the receiving groove 21.

[0053] It is understandable that the shape of the receiving slot 21 is adapted to the shape of the flexible screen 11. The flexible screen 11 can be installed in the receiving slot 21 first, and then the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 can be connected together.

[0054] Optionally, the screen assembly 10 also includes a control board 12 connected to the flexible screen 11. The side wall of the receiving groove 21 is provided with a connecting groove 22. The first connector 20 is provided with a support part 23. The support part 23 is located outside the receiving groove 21. Part of the control board 12 is received in the connecting groove 22, and part of the control board 12 is attached to the support part 23.

[0055] This configuration allows the control board 12 to be better secured by the support part 23, thereby facilitating the installation of the screen assembly 10.

[0056] It should be noted that the control board 12 and the support part 23 can be connected by means of bonding, welding, snap-fitting, screw connection, bolt connection or snap-fit ​​connection. The flexible screen 11 and the control board 12 can be set up as a whole. The control board 12 integrates the screen control panel and connector. The screen control panel, connector and flexible screen 11 are a whole.

[0057] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point B.

[0058] In this embodiment, the edge of the flexible screen 11 is provided with a positioning part 111, and the inner wall of the receiving groove 21 is provided with a mating part 211. The mating part 211 and the positioning part 111 are connected to each other to limit the relative position of the flexible screen 11 and the first connector 20.

[0059] By adopting the above scheme, the mating part 211 can be connected with the positioning part 111 to better limit the relative position of the flexible screen 11 and the first connecting member 20, thereby facilitating the control of the installation position accuracy of the flexible screen 11.

[0060] It is understood that multiple positioning parts 111 can be provided, and the second connector 30 can also be provided with a mating part 211 that cooperates with the positioning parts 111, so as to better limit the relative position of the flexible screen 11 and the second connector 30.

[0061] Optionally, one of the positioning part 111 and the mating part 211 is configured as a protrusion, and the other of the mating part 211 is configured as a recess, with the protrusion being accommodated within the recess.

[0062] This design simplifies the structure of both the positioning part 111 and the mating part 211, making them easier to process and assemble.

[0063] It should be noted that multiple positioning parts 111 and mating parts 211 can be provided, and each part is provided in a one-to-one correspondence. The positioning part 111 can be set as a positioning rib, and the mating part 211 can be set as a positioning notch.

[0064] For example, two positioning parts 111 are provided, and the two positioning parts 111 are respectively located on the two opposite inner walls of the receiving groove 21. The positioning parts 111 are configured as positioning ribs. Two mating parts 211 are provided, and the two mating parts 211 are respectively located on the two opposite edges of the flexible screen 11. The mating parts 211 are configured as positioning notches, and the positioning ribs are accommodated in the positioning notches.

[0065] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, at least one of the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 is bonded to the edge of the flexible screen 11.

[0066] By adopting the above solution, the position of the flexible screen 11 can be better fixed, and the entire flexible screen fixing structure 100 can be installed more easily.

[0067] Understandably, one of the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 can be first bonded to the edge of the flexible screen 11 to initially define the position of the flexible screen 11, and then the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 can be connected together so that both the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 abut against the edge of the flexible screen 11.

[0068] It should be noted that at least one of the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 can be bonded to the edge of the flexible screen 11 by means of double-sided foam 3M adhesive, optically transparent adhesive, polyurethane adhesive, silicone or photocurable adhesive.

[0069] As one possible implementation, the edge of the flexible screen 11 is bonded to the first connector 20, and the second connector 30 is provided with a transparent area 301, which corresponds to the display area (not shown in the figure) of the flexible screen 11.

[0070] This configuration not only allows the first connector 20 to initially define the position of the flexible screen 11, but also prevents the second connector 30 from obstructing the display area of ​​the flexible screen 11 after the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 are connected together, thus ensuring that the display area of ​​the flexible screen 11 is visible.

[0071] It is understandable that the edge of the flexible screen 11 is bonded to the first connector 20, which can be the edge of the flexible screen 11 being bonded to the bottom wall of the receiving groove 21.

[0072] It should be noted that the transparent area 301 of the second connector 30 can be made of transparent glass or transparent plastic. Alternatively, part of the second connector 30 can be hollowed out to form a clearance hole (not shown in the figure), and the area where the clearance hole is located is the transparent area 301 of the second connector 30.

[0073] It is understandable that the entire material of the second connector 30 can be set to transparent material, and the area of ​​the second connector 30 corresponding to the display area of ​​the flexible screen 11 is a transparent area 301.

[0074] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 are detachably connected.

[0075] By adopting the above solution, the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 can be connected together relatively easily, and the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 can be disassembled easily.

[0076] The first connector 20 and the second connector 30 can be detachably connected by means of snap-fit, screw connection, bolt connection or buckle connection.

[0077] As one possible implementation method, the first connector 20 is provided with a locking part 24, and the second connector 30 is provided with a locking part 31, which engages with the locking part 24.

[0078] With this configuration, the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 can be detachably connected by engaging the snap-fit ​​part 31 with the snap-fit ​​part 24.

[0079] One of the latching part 31 and the engaging part 24 can be configured as a latching block, and the other of the latching part 31 and the engaging part 24 can be configured as a latching slot or a latching hole. Multiple latching parts 31 and engaging parts 24 can be provided, and each pair is configured in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0080] For example, the first connector 20 has a locking part 24 on each of its opposite sides, and the locking part 24 is a locking block. The second connector 30 has a locking part 31 on each of its opposite sides, and the locking part 31 is a locking hole.

[0081] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the second connector 30 is sleeved on the first connector 20 along a first direction, which can be... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The direction indicated by the middle arrow M.

[0082] By adopting the above scheme, the relative positions of the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 can be better limited, and relative movement between them can be avoided.

[0083] Optionally, the first connector 20 is provided with a stop portion 25, and the second connector 30 abuts against the stop portion 25 along the first direction.

[0084] This configuration allows the stop portion 25 to limit the relative position of the second connector 30 and the first connector 20 in the first direction, preventing the second connector 30 from excessively compressing the flexible screen 11 between the first connector 20 and the second connector 30.

[0085] The stop portion 25 may be configured as a stop block or a stop flange, etc.

[0086] For example, the stop portion 25 is provided with a stop flange that extends continuously along the outer edge of the first connector 20.

[0087] Alternatively, multiple stop portions 25 may be provided, and each stop portion 25 may be configured as a stop block, with the multiple stop blocks distributed at intervals along the outer edge of the first connector 20.

[0088] The flexible screen fixing structure 100 provided in the above embodiments may include the following steps during assembly:

[0089] First, the flexible screen 11 is placed in the receiving groove 21, and the edge of the flexible screen 11 is bonded to the bottom wall of the receiving groove 21. Part of the control board 12 is received in the connecting groove 22, and part of the control board 12 is bonded to the support part 23.

[0090] Next, the second connector 30 is sleeved onto the first connector 20 along the first direction until the second connector 30 abuts against the stop portion 25 along the first direction. At this time, the engaging portion 24 of the first connector 20 and the engaging portion 31 of the second connector 30 engage and cooperate, and the second connector 30 and the first connector 20 are fastened and fixedly connected. The transparent area 301 of the second connector 30 is correspondingly set with the display area of ​​the flexible screen 11.

[0091] After the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 are connected together, both the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 abut against the edge of the flexible screen 11, which can effectively fix the flexible screen 11. The entire assembly process is not only highly efficient, but the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 can also effectively clamp and limit the edge of the flexible screen 11, which can effectively prevent the edge of the flexible screen 11 from lifting and delaminating during use, thus preventing the problem of light leakage inside the flexible screen 11.

[0092] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an aerosol generating apparatus, which includes the flexible screen fixing structure 100 as described in the first aspect.

[0093] The aerosol generating device provided in this application embodiment can effectively fix the flexible screen 11 by respectively setting the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 on opposite sides of the flexible screen 11 and connecting the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 so that the first connector 20 and the second connector 30 abut against the edge of the flexible screen 11. This not only has high operating efficiency, but also effectively avoids the problem of the edge of the flexible screen 11 lifting and delamination during use, which would cause light leakage inside the flexible screen 11.

[0094] It is understood that the aerosol generating device provided in the embodiments of this application may also include atomizing components, a motherboard, and a power supply, etc., which will not be described in detail here.

[0095] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A flexible screen fixing structure, characterized in that, For an aerosol generating device, the flexible screen fixing structure includes a screen assembly, a first connector, and a second connector. The screen assembly includes a flexible screen. The first connector and the second connector are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the flexible screen. The first connector and the second connector are connected, and both the first connector and the second connector abut against the edge of the flexible screen.

2. The flexible screen fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connector is provided with a receiving groove, and the flexible screen is disposed inside the receiving groove, with the bottom wall of the receiving groove abutting against the edge of the flexible screen.

3. The flexible screen fixing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The screen assembly also includes a control board connected to the flexible screen. The side wall of the receiving groove is provided with a connecting groove. The first connector is provided with a support portion. The support portion is located outside the receiving groove. Part of the control board is received in the connecting groove, and part of the control board is attached to the support portion.

4. The flexible screen fixing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flexible screen has a positioning part on its edge, and the inner wall of the receiving groove has a mating part. The mating part and the positioning part are connected to each other to limit the relative position of the flexible screen and the first connector.

5. The flexible screen fixing structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, One of the positioning part and the mating part is configured as a protrusion, and the other of the mating part and the mating part is configured as a recess, with the protrusion being accommodated within the recess.

6. The flexible screen fixing structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, At least one of the first connector and the second connector is bonded to the edge of the flexible screen.

7. The flexible screen fixing structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The edge of the flexible screen is bonded to the first connector, and the second connector is provided with a transparent area, which is corresponding to the display area of ​​the flexible screen.

8. The flexible screen fixing structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The first connector and the second connector are detachably connected.

9. The flexible screen fixing structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first connector is provided with a locking part, and the second connector is provided with a locking part, wherein the locking part engages with the locking part.

10. The flexible screen fixing structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The second connector is sleeved onto the first connector along the first direction.

11. The flexible screen fixing structure according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first connector is provided with a stop portion, and the second connector abuts against the stop portion along the first direction.

12. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that, The aerosol generating device includes the flexible screen fixing structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 11.

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