Smoke machines and smoke machines with anti-collision design

Abstract

This utility model provides a smoke generator and a smoke generator with an anti-collision design. The smoke generator includes a housing, in which a smoke generating device is installed. A first support frame, a second support frame, and four longitudinal connecting members are protrudingly fixed on the outer side of the housing to prevent the housing from being directly subjected to external forces from all directions. In addition, the housing includes a vent and a plurality of second side wall vents that are separated from the smoke generating device. A water collection box is provided between a smoke outlet of the air column smoke generator and the smoke generating device, so that the water outside the housing is collected by the water collection box and does not come into contact with the smoke generating device, making it less likely for the smoke generating device to cool down due to contact with water.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a column smoke machine, and more particularly to a device that generates smoke and produces dazzling effects when illuminated by a light source. Background Technology

[0002] Air column smoke machines can spray smoke into a space, and when combined with light sources, the smoke emitted by the air column smoke machine becomes clearly visible to the naked eye, thus creating a dazzling stage effect. Air column smoke machines are often used on mobile stages, and therefore often need to be transported as the performance venue changes. Although air column smoke machines are generally equipped with outer shells to protect the internal components, the outer shells are not sturdy enough, so if there is no additional outer casing for protection, the air column smoke machine may be damaged by collisions during transportation.

[0003] In addition, the air column smoke machine includes a smoke generating device that needs to be maintained at a high temperature and a light-emitting device that needs to dissipate heat. In order to dissipate heat from the light-emitting device, the air column smoke machine needs to be equipped with heat dissipation holes. However, moisture outside the air column smoke machine (such as when it rains) can easily enter through these heat dissipation holes and come into contact with the smoke generating device, causing the temperature of the smoke generating device to drop and making it difficult to control the smoke generation efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a smoke machine and a smoke machine with an anti-collision design.

[0005] This utility model provides a smoke machine with an anti-collision design, comprising:

[0006] A housing, the housing including a smoke outlet and a plurality of light-transmitting holes formed around the outside of the smoke outlet;

[0007] A smoke generating device is fixed inside the housing, the smoke generating device being adapted to generate smoke and eject it toward the outside of the smoke outlet;

[0008] A light-emitting device is fixed inside the box, and the light emitted by the light-emitting device is smoke that is irradiated on the outside of the box through each of the light-transmitting holes;

[0009] A first support frame includes four lower connectors and four lower connecting members, each of the two tail ends of the lower connecting member being fixedly connected to one of the lower connecting members. The first support frame is fixedly disposed at a bottom of the box body and located on the outside of the box body.

[0010] A second support frame includes four upper connectors and four upper connecting members, each of the upper connecting members having two ends fixedly connected to one of the upper connecting members. The second support frame is fixedly disposed on a top of the housing and located on the outside of the housing.

[0011] Four longitudinal connecting members, each including two outer ends, wherein the two outer ends of each longitudinal connecting member are respectively fixed to an upper connecting member and a lower connecting member and are located on the outside of the box body.

[0012] The first support frame and the second support frame, together with the longitudinal connecting parts, ensure that the air column smoke machine has sufficient structural strength to protect the smoke generating equipment from being squeezed and damaged during transportation.

[0013] In one embodiment, the smoke generator with an anti-collision design further includes an upper sidewall and a bottom sidewall, the smoke outlet and each of the light-transmitting holes are located on the upper sidewall, the light-emitting device is coupled to the upper sidewall, the upper sidewall further includes an upper opening, the upper sidewall is coupled to each of the upper connectors, the bottom sidewall includes a bottom opening aligned with the upper opening, the bottom sidewall is coupled to each of the lower connectors, the housing further includes a cover that can be selectively coupled to the upper sidewall or the bottom sidewall, and the smoke generating device further includes a storage tank for containing smoke liquid, the storage tank including a locking cover, the locking cover of the storage tank protruding from the bottom opening of the bottom sidewall when the cover is coupled to the upper sidewall, and the locking cover of the storage tank protruding from the upper opening of the upper sidewall when the cover is coupled to the bottom sidewall.

[0014] In one embodiment, the smoke machine with anti-collision design further includes:

[0015] A fastener includes a sleeve end and a connecting end spaced apart from the sleeve end. The sleeve end of the fastener is sleeved with the storage tank and abutted by the locking cap. When the locking cap of the storage tank protrudes from the upper side wall, the connecting end is fixed to the upper side wall. When the locking cap of the storage tank protrudes from the bottom side wall, the connecting end is fixed to the bottom side wall.

[0016] In one embodiment, the smoke machine with anti-collision design includes a housing comprising a spaced-apart front sidewall and a rear sidewall. The housing further includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall extending and spaced apart between the two ends of the front and rear sidewalls. The front sidewall, the rear sidewall, the first sidewall, and the second sidewall are connected to each of the longitudinal connectors, each of the upper connectors, and each of the lower connectors. A reinforcing member is fixed to the inner side of the second sidewall. The housing further includes a handle that rests against the second sidewall. The handle, the second sidewall, and the reinforcing member are fixed together by two fasteners.

[0017] In one embodiment, the smoke generator with anti-collision design further includes a partition extending from the rear sidewall to the first sidewall. The area between the partition, the rear sidewall, the second sidewall, and the first sidewall forms a first space, and the area between the partition, the first sidewall, and the rear sidewall forms a second space. The second space is aligned with the upper opening and the bottom opening and accommodates the storage tank. The smoke generating device further includes an inner support fixed to the bottom sidewall and located within the first space, and a conveying device, a heater, and a vaporization pipe fixed to the inner support. The conveying device is communicatively connected between the vaporization pipe and the storage tank. The vaporization pipe is heat-exchangeably connected to the heater, and an outlet end of the vaporization pipe is located in the smoke outlet.

[0018] In one embodiment, the smoke machine with anti-collision design further includes:

[0019] A reinforcing member is provided. The housing further includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The housing also includes a first space located between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The smoke generating device and the reinforcing member are housed in the first space. The first sidewall includes a vent communicating with the first space. The second sidewall includes a plurality of second sidewall vents communicating with the first space. The reinforcing member is fixed to an inner surface of the second sidewall and located between the plurality of second sidewall vents and the smoke generating device.

[0020] A fan bracket is accommodated within the first space and fixed to an inner surface of the first sidewall, the fan bracket being located between the first sidewall and the smoke generating device;

[0021] A fan is fixed on the fan bracket and faces the light-emitting device.

[0022] The smoke generating device is disposed between the waterproof component and the reinforcing component, separated from the vent cover and the plurality of second side wall vents, so that moisture does not easily come into contact with the smoke generating device from the vent cover and the plurality of second side wall vents, and the housing maintains good ventilation.

[0023] In one embodiment, the smoke machine with anti-collision design further includes:

[0024] A vent cover having a plurality of holes is fixed to the fan bracket and fills the vent openings of the first sidewall;

[0025] A waterproof component, the fan bracket including a mounting surface inclined relative to the first sidewall, the fan being fixed on the mounting surface, the waterproof component being fixed between and spaced apart from the vent cover.

[0026] The waterproof component is located between the fan and the vent cover, and also between the smoke generating device and the vent cover. Water outside the housing is less likely to directly contact the fan and the smoke generating device, thus improving the durability of the air column smoke machine.

[0027] In one embodiment, the smoke machine with anti-collision design further includes:

[0028] A water collection box is provided. The smoke generating device further includes a vaporization tube for heating the smoke liquid into smoke, a heater, and a heat-conducting medium heat-exchange connecting the vaporization tube and the heater. The heat-conducting medium includes an extension tube extending into the smoke outlet. The vaporization tube includes an outlet end extending into the extension tube. The water collection box is tightly fitted around the extension tube and located between the smoke outlet and the heat-conducting medium, such that water entering the box along the smoke outlet is collected by the water collection box and does not come into contact with the heat-conducting medium.

[0029] The water collection box can significantly reduce the problem of the vaporization tube temperature dropping due to moisture contact with the smoke generating equipment. The vaporization tube can be well maintained at an appropriate operating temperature, so that the overall smoke generation efficiency of the air column smoke machine can be well controlled.

[0030] In one embodiment, the smoke machine with anti-collision design further includes:

[0031] An inner sealing ring, the water collection box further including an inner convex ring, the inner sealing ring being tightly fitted between the inner convex ring and the extension tube;

[0032] A cover is fitted around the outer periphery of the extension tube and located between the inner sealing ring and the smoke outlet.

[0033] The cover covers the inner sealing ring, preventing moisture adhering to the extension tube or the nozzle cover from contacting the vaporization tube and its outlet end through any gaps that may form between the inner sealing ring and the extension tube. This reduces the problem of the outlet end of the vaporization tube cooling down due to contact with moisture, and further allows for better control of the overall smoke generation efficiency of the air column smoke machine.

[0034] This utility model also provides a smoke generator, comprising:

[0035] A housing, the housing including a smoke outlet and a plurality of light-transmitting holes formed around the outside of the smoke outlet;

[0036] A smoke generating device is fixed inside the housing, the smoke generating device being adapted to generate smoke and eject it toward the outside of the smoke outlet;

[0037] A light-emitting device is fixed inside the box, and the light emitted by the light-emitting device is smoke that is irradiated on the outside of the box through each of the light-transmitting holes;

[0038] A reinforcing member is fixed to an inner surface of the second sidewall and located between the plurality of second sidewall vents and the smoke generating device;

[0039] A fan bracket is accommodated within the first space and fixed to an inner surface of the first sidewall, the fan bracket being located between the first sidewall and the smoke generating device;

[0040] A fan is fixed on the fan bracket and faces the light-emitting device.

[0041] The aforementioned smoke machine further includes:

[0042] A vent cover having a plurality of holes is fixed to the fan bracket and fills the vent openings of the first sidewall;

[0043] A waterproof component, the fan bracket including a mounting surface inclined relative to the first sidewall, the fan being fixed on the mounting surface, the waterproof component being fixed between and spaced apart from the vent cover.

[0044] The smoke generating device is disposed between the waterproof component and the reinforcing component, separated from the vent cover and the plurality of second side wall vents, so that moisture does not easily come into contact with the smoke generating device from the vent cover and the plurality of second side wall vents, and the housing maintains good ventilation.

[0045] This utility model further provides a smoke generator, comprising:

[0046] A housing, the housing including a smoke outlet and a plurality of light-transmitting holes formed around the outside of the smoke outlet;

[0047] A smoke generating device is fixed inside the housing. The smoke generating device further includes a vaporization tube for heating a liquid smoke into smoke, a heater, and a heat-conducting medium that heat-exchanges the vaporization tube and the heater. The heat-conducting medium includes an extension tube extending into the smoke outlet. The vaporization tube includes an outlet end that extends into the extension tube and is spaced apart from the inner circumferential surface of the extension tube.

[0048] A light-emitting device is fixed inside the box, and the light emitted by the light-emitting device is smoke that is irradiated on the outside of the box through each of the light-transmitting holes;

[0049] A reinforcing member is fixed to an inner surface of the second sidewall and located between the plurality of second sidewall vents and the smoke generating device;

[0050] A water collection box is fitted tightly around the extension pipe and located between the smoke outlet and the heat-conducting medium, so that water entering the box along the smoke outlet is collected by the water collection box and does not come into contact with the heat-conducting medium.

[0051] The aforementioned smoke machine further includes:

[0052] An inner sealing ring is provided, and the water collection box further includes an inner convex ring, the inner sealing ring being tightly fitted between the inner convex ring and the extension pipe;

[0053] A cover is fitted around the outer periphery of the extension tube and located between the inner sealing ring and the smoke outlet.

[0054] The smoke generating device is disposed between the waterproof component and the reinforcing component, separated from the vent cover and the plurality of second side wall vents, so that moisture does not easily come into contact with the smoke generating device from the vent cover and the plurality of second side wall vents, and the housing maintains good ventilation.

[0055] The present invention will be more clearly understood in the following detailed description of the illustrative embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0056] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the air column smoke generator of this utility model.

[0057] Figure 2 This is another exploded view of the air column smoke generator of this utility model.

[0058] Figure 3 This is another exploded view of the air column smoke machine of this utility model.

[0059] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional assembly diagram of the air column smoke machine of this utility model.

[0060] Figure 5 It is along Figure 4 The sectional view taken along line AA.

[0061] Figure 6 It is along Figure 5 The sectional view taken from the BB line.

[0062] Figure 7 It is along Figure 5 The sectional view is taken from the CC line.

[0063] Figure 8A It is along Figure 4 The sectional view is taken from the DD line.

[0064] Figure 8B yes Figure 8A A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0065] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the storage tank installed with the locking lid protruding from the outer side of the bottom wall.

[0066] Figure 10 It is along Figure 8A The sectional view taken from the EE line.

[0067] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 10-Air column smoke generator; 12-First support frame; 14-Second support frame; 16-Box body; 17-Positioning column; 18-Smoke generating device; 18A-Inner support; 20-Lower connector; 22-First connecting end; 24-Second connecting end; 26-Third connecting end; 28-Support leg; 30-Lower connecting piece; 32-Tail end; 34-Lower connecting hole; 36-Upper connector; 38-First connecting end; 40-Second connecting end; 42-Third connecting end; 44 - Upper connector; 46 - Upper connector hole; 48 - End; 50 - Longitudinal connector; 52 - Outer end; 54 - Longitudinal connector hole; 56 - Front sidewall; 58 - Opening; 60 - Bottom sidewall; 60A - Bottom opening; 62 - First sidewall; 64 - Vent; 65 - Vent cover; 65A - Waterproof component; 66 - Second sidewall; 66A - Reinforcing component; 66B - Locking part; 66C - Second sidewall vent; 68 - Rear sidewall; 70 - Upper sidewall; 70A - Upper opening; 70B - Installation 70C - Light-transmitting cover; 70D - Light-transmitting hole; 72 - Separator; 74 - First space; 76 - Second space; 78 - Mounting bracket; 84 - Control panel; 86 - Socket assembly; 96 - Heater; 98 - Vaporization tube; 99 - Outlet end; 119 - Fan; 120 - Fan bracket; 120A - Mounting surface; 135 - Conveying device; 137 - Storage tank; 137A - Locking cover; 171 - Light-emitting device; 173 - Perforation; 175 - Fixing element; 177 - Connection End; 179-Socket end; 191-Handle; 193-Locking fastener; 195-Cap; 197-Water collection box; 199-Water collection pipe; 211-Inner convex ring; 213-Outer convex ring; 215-Inner sealing ring; 217-Outer sealing ring; 219-Socket; 231-Extension; 231A-Inner flange; 231B-Perforation; 233-Smoke outlet; 234-Heat transfer medium; 235-Covering piece; 236-Extension pipe; 237-Nozzle lock cap; 238-Sealing gasket. Detailed Implementation

[0068] All accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and will illustrate the number, position, relationship, and dimensional extensions of the elements constituting the illustrative embodiments of this utility model, or will be understood in the art upon reading and understanding the following description. Furthermore, changes in precise dimensions and proportions to accommodate specific forces, weights, strengths, and similar requirements will also be understood in the art upon reading and understanding the following description.

[0069] In different figures, the same or similar elements are identified by the same reference numerals; in addition, please understand that terms such as "top", "bottom", "front", "rear", "height", "length", "end", "side" and similar terms in this utility model specification are only for the convenience of the reader to refer to the structure in the figures and are only used to help describe the specific embodiments of this utility model.

[0070] Please see Figures 1 to 8B As shown in the accompanying drawings, this utility model provides a smoke machine with an anti-collision design. The air column smoke machine 10 includes a housing 16 and a smoke generating device 18 housed within the housing 16. The housing 16 includes a front sidewall 56 and a rear sidewall 68 spaced parallel to the front sidewall 56. The housing 16 further includes a first sidewall 62 and a second sidewall 66 extending between the two ends of the front sidewall 56 and the rear sidewall 68. The front sidewall 56 includes an opening 58, the first sidewall 62 includes a vent 64, and the second sidewall 66 includes a plurality of second sidewall vents 66C. According to the preferred embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings, the plurality of second sidewall vents 66C are densely arranged at approximately the center of the second sidewall 66.

[0071] The housing 16 further includes an upper sidewall 70 and a bottom sidewall 60 that are respectively connected to the upper and lower ends of the front sidewall 56, the rear sidewall 68, the first sidewall 62 and the second sidewall 66. The upper sidewall 70 includes an upper opening 70A and a mounting port 70B. The upper sidewall 70 further includes a plurality of light-transmitting holes 70D formed around the mounting port 70B. The bottom sidewall 60 includes a bottom opening 60A.

[0072] The housing 16 further includes a partition 72 fixed inside the housing 16 and extending from the rear sidewall 68 to the first sidewall 62. The partition 72 has a generally L-shaped transverse cross-section and divides the interior of the housing 16 into a first space 74 and a second space 76. The first space 74 is formed by the area between the partition 72, the rear sidewall 68, the second sidewall 66, the first sidewall 62, and the front sidewall 56. The second space 76 is formed by the area between the partition 72, the rear sidewall 68, and the first sidewall 62. The upper opening 70A and the lower opening 60A are aligned with the second space 76.

[0073] A sealing gasket 238 is clamped between the upper ends of the separator 72, the front sidewall 56, the rear sidewall 68, the first sidewall 62, and the second sidewall 66 and the upper sidewall 70.

[0074] The opening 58, the vent 64, and the plurality of second sidewall vents 66C communicate with the first space 74. A fan bracket 120 larger than the vent 64 is fixed on an inner surface of the first sidewall 62 and within the first space 74. The fan bracket 120 is located between the first sidewall 62 and the smoke generating device 18. The fan bracket 120 includes a mounting surface 120A inclined relative to the first sidewall 62 and having holes. A vent cover 65 with mesh is fixed on the fan bracket 120, spaced apart from the mounting surface 120A. A waterproof component 65A is fixed between the vent cover 65 and the mounting surface 120A and spaced apart from the vent cover 65. According to the preferred embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings, the four corners of the waterproof component 65A extend connecting arms and are welded to the vent cover 65 (e.g., Figure 8A (As shown).

[0075] A fan 119 is fixed on the mounting surface 120A of the fan bracket 120. When the fan 119 is operating, air outside the housing 16 can enter or exit the first space 74 through the vent cover 65, the waterproof component 65A, the fan bracket 120 and the fan 119. The waterproof component 65A can effectively block water droplets between the fan bracket 120 and the first side wall 62.

[0076] The second sidewall 66 includes an inner surface and a reinforcing member 66A is fixed within the first space 74. The reinforcing member 66A is aligned with a plurality of second sidewall vents 66C, has a large area, and is located between each second sidewall vent 66C and the smoke generating device 18. The second sidewall 66 includes an outer surface and a handle 191 is fixed outside the first space 74. According to the preferred embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings, the handle 191 uses two fasteners 193 to pass through the second sidewall 66 and the reinforcing member 66A. The reinforcing member 66A blocks the first space 74 and the plurality of second sidewall vents 66C, thus preventing water droplets on the outside of the box 16 from being blocked between the second sidewall 66 and the reinforcing member 66A.

[0077] It is worth mentioning that the housing 16 is further provided with a plurality of positioning posts 17 protruding from its outer surface, and each positioning post 17 is distributed at the edge of the front side wall 56, the rear side wall 68, the first side wall 62, the second side wall 66 and the upper side wall 70.

[0078] The air column smoke machine 10 further includes a mounting bracket 78 integrated with the housing 16. An operation panel 84 and a socket group 86 consisting of a plurality of identical and / or different shaped sockets are fixed on the mounting bracket 78. The socket group 86 can be, but is not limited to, being used for electrical connection to an external power supply, controller, and / or another air column smoke machine. The mounting bracket 78 is housed within the housing 16 and located within the first space 74. The mounting bracket 78 is fixed to an inner surface of the front sidewall 56, and the operation panel 84 and the socket group 86 are exposed in the opening 58.

[0079] The housing 16 contains a smoke generating device 18, which includes an inner support 18A, a conveying device 135 fixed to the inner support 18A, a heater 96, and a vaporization tube 98. The vaporization tube 98 and the heater 96 are heat-exchangeably connected. According to the embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings, a metal heat-conducting medium 234 is provided between the vaporization tube 98 and the heater 96. The heat-conducting medium 234 can be, but is not limited to, being made of aluminum. The heat-conducting medium 234 includes an extension tube 236 extending to the mounting port 70B. The end of the extension tube 236 includes an external thread. The vaporization tube 98 includes an outlet end 99 extending to the end of the extension tube 236 and cut off. According to the embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings, the outlet end 98 is substantially separated from the inner circumferential surface of the extension tube 236 (e.g., ...). Figure 8B As shown in the diagram, the heat exchange efficiency between the outlet end 99 of the vaporization tube 98 and the extension tube 236 is very low. The heater 96 operates to raise the temperature of the vaporization tube 98. One end of the vaporization tube 98 is connected in communication with the conveying device 135. The vaporization tube 98 includes the outlet end 99 aligned with the mounting port 70B. The conveying device 135 may, but is not limited to, be composed of a liquid pump.

[0080] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 8A As shown, the smoke generating device 18 is located separately between the fan bracket 120 and the reinforcing member 66A. Therefore, it can be understood that water droplets on the outside of the housing 16 will be blocked by the reinforcing member 66A and the fan bracket 120 and will not come into contact with the vaporization pipe 98 and the heater 96, ensuring that the temperature of the vaporization pipe 98 and the heater 96 does not drop excessively.

[0081] The smoke generating device 18 further includes a storage tank 137 for storing a smoke liquid that can be vaporized into smoke when heated. The storage tank 137 includes a locking cover 137A, which allows new smoke liquid to be added into the storage tank 137 when the locking cover 137A is opened.

[0082] The storage container 137 is housed within the second space 76, and the locking cover 137A can optionally protrude from the upper opening 70A outside the upper sidewall 70 or from the bottom opening 60A outside the bottom sidewall 60. Please refer to this utility model. Figures 1-6 As shown in the attached diagram, the locking cover 137A of the storage tank 137 extends out of the upper sidewall 70 of the upper opening 70A. In this state, a cover 195 of the housing 16 is detachably connected to the bottom sidewall 60, sealing the bottom opening 60A and supporting the storage tank 137. The conveying device 135 is connected in communication with the storage tank 137; in other words, the conveying device 135 is connected in communication between the vaporization pipe 98 and the storage tank 137. The operation of the conveying device 135 is to deliver the vapor liquid in the storage tank 137 to the vaporization pipe 98. The heater 96 operates to raise the temperature of the vaporization pipe 98, thereby vaporizing the vapor liquid in the vaporization pipe 98 into smoke.

[0083] The storage bin 137 is fixed to the housing 16 by a fastener 175. The fastener 175 includes a connecting end 177 and a ring-shaped sleeve end 179 spaced apart from the connecting end 177. The sleeve end 179 of the fastener 175 is sleeved with a neck of the storage bin 137 for locking the locking cover 137A. The fastener 175 is used to detachably connect to the upper sidewall 70 or the bottom sidewall 60, such as... Figures 1 to 8B In the embodiment shown, the connecting end 177 of the fastener 175 is detachably connected to the upper sidewall 70. Figure 9 In the embodiment shown, the connecting end 177 of the fastener 175 is detachably connected to the bottom sidewall 60.

[0084] The air column smoke machine 10 includes a light-emitting device 171 and a light-transmitting cover 70C housed within the first space 74 of the housing 16. The light-emitting device 171 may be composed of a plurality of light-emitting diodes disposed on an aluminum substrate, and the light-emitting device 171 includes a through hole 173. The light-emitting device 171 is fixed to the inner side of the upper sidewall 70. The through hole 173 is aligned with the mounting port 70B and spaced apart from the through hole 173 along the axial direction of the mounting port 70B. Each of the light-emitting diodes on the light-emitting device 171 is aligned with a light-transmitting hole 70D to form a smoke outlet 233.

[0085] A socket 219 is tightly fitted at the mounting opening 70B of the upper sidewall 70. The socket 219 includes an extension 231 that defines a smoke outlet 233. The extension 231 further includes an inner flange 231A formed on its inner periphery. The inner flange 231A includes a through hole 231B with an inner diameter smaller than that of the smoke outlet 233. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 , Figure 8A , Figure 8B As shown, the extension 231 of the sleeve 219 is sleeved with the mounting port 70B and extends through the perforation 173. The extension tube 236 and the outlet end 99 of the vaporization tube 98 pass through the inner flange 231A via the perforation 231B and are located inside the smoke outlet 233.

[0086] A water collection box 197 is provided around the outer periphery of the extension tube 236 and between the light-emitting device 171 and the smoke-generating device 18. The water collection box 197 includes an inner convex ring 211 and an outer convex ring 213 aligned with the inner convex ring 211. The outer convex ring 213 is spaced apart from the inner convex ring 211 along the axial direction of the mounting port 70B. Furthermore, the outer diameter of the outer convex ring 213 is larger than the outer diameter of the inner convex ring 211. The water collection box 197 is further provided with two water collection pipes 199. The ends of the two water collection pipes 199 are connected to the separator 72, so that the water inside the water collection box 197 can be guided to the second space 76 along the two water collection pipes 199.

[0087] The outer convex ring 213 of the water collection box 197 is fitted with an outer sealing ring 217, and the inner convex ring 211 is fitted with an inner sealing ring 215. The inner surface of the inner sealing ring 215 is tightly fitted with the extension tube 236 of the heat-conducting medium 234. The inner surface of the outer sealing ring 217 is fitted with the extension 231 of the sleeve 219. The inner sealing ring 215 is located between the inner flange 231A and the heat-conducting medium 234 along the axial direction of the mounting port 70B.

[0088] The end of the extension tube 236 is fitted with a cover 235 and screwed onto a nozzle locking cap 237. The cover 235 is clamped between the nozzle locking cap 237 and the inner sealing ring 215 (e.g., Figure 8A , Figure 8B As shown in the figure, the cover 235 is located between the smoke outlet 233 and the inner sealing ring 215.

[0089] Furthermore, according to the preferred embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings of this utility model, the fan 119 is oriented towards the light-emitting device 171, so that the airflow generated by the fan 119 can pass between the light-emitting device 171 and the smoke-generating device 18, thereby reducing the temperature of the light-emitting device 171 during operation.

[0090] The air column smoke machine 10 of this utility model further includes a first support frame 12, a second support frame 14, and four longitudinal connecting members 50 disposed on the outside of the housing 16. The first support frame 12 includes four lower connecting members 20 and four lower connecting members 30. Each lower connecting member 20 includes a first connecting end 22 extending in a first direction (e.g., the depth direction), a second connecting end 24 extending in a second direction (e.g., the width direction), and a third connecting end 26 extending in a third direction (e.g., the height direction). The first connecting end 22, the second connecting end 24, and the third connecting end 26 may, but are not limited to, be perpendicular to each other. Each lower connecting member 20 also includes a downwardly extending support foot 28.

[0091] Each of the lower connecting members 30 includes two tail ends 32 and a plurality of lower connecting holes 34 distributed between the two tail ends 32. The length of each lower connecting member 30 is matched with the length of the box body 16 in the first direction (e.g., depth) and the second direction (e.g., width). For example, in the rectangular box body 16 shown in the figure of this utility model, the length of the two lower connecting members 30 in the first direction is less than the length of the two lower connecting members 30 in the second direction. The lengths of the two lower connecting members 30 in the first direction are equal and the lengths of the two lower connecting members 30 in the second direction are equal.

[0092] Each of the tail ends 32 of each of the lower connecting members 30 is fixedly connected to the first connecting ends 22 of two adjacent lower connecting members 20 or the second connecting ends 24 of two adjacent lower connecting members 20. Specifically, after one tail end 32 of two lower connecting members 30 in the first direction is fixedly connected to the first connecting end 22 of one lower connecting member 20, the other tail end 32 of the two lower connecting members 30 in the first direction is fixedly connected to the first connecting end 22 of another lower connecting member 20. After one tail end 32 of two lower connecting members 30 in the second direction is fixedly connected to the second connecting end 24 of one lower connecting member 20, the other tail end 32 of the two lower connecting members 30 in the second direction is fixedly connected to the second connecting end 24 of another lower connecting member 20. Thus, the four lower connecting members 20 and the four lower connecting members 30 form a rectangular first support frame 12.

[0093] The first support frame 12 is fixed to the bottom of the box 16. Each of the support feet 28 supports the bottom sidewall 60 of the box 16 and separates it from the ground. In the embodiment shown in the attached drawings of this utility model, the first support frame 12 is attached to the bottom sidewall 60. The first support frame 12 is also attached to the bottom end of the front sidewall 56, the rear sidewall 68, the first sidewall 62 and the second sidewall 66. Each of the lower connecting holes 34 of each of the lower connecting parts 30 is fitted with the corresponding positioning pins 17. Each of the lower connecting parts 20, each of the lower connecting parts 30, the bottom sidewall 60, the front sidewall 56, the rear sidewall 68, the first sidewall 62 and the second sidewall 66 can be locked by a plurality of screws. All components of the first support frame 12 are located on the outside of the box 16. In other words, the first support frame 12 protrudes more from the outer peripheral surface of the box 16.

[0094] The second support frame 14 includes four upper connectors 36 and four upper connecting members 44. Each upper connector 36 includes a first connecting end 38 extending in the first direction (e.g., the depth direction), a second connecting end 40 extending in the second direction (e.g., the width direction), and a third connecting end 42 extending in the third direction (e.g., the height direction). The first connecting end 38, the second connecting end 40, and the third connecting end 42 of each upper connector 36 may, but are not limited to, be perpendicular to each other.

[0095] Each of the upper connecting members 44 includes two ends 48 and a plurality of upper connecting holes 46 distributed between the two ends 48. The length of each upper connecting member 44 is matched with the length of the box 16 in the first direction (e.g., depth) and the second direction (e.g., width). For example, the box 16 in the cuboid shape shown in the figure of this utility model has two upper connecting members 44 in the first direction with a length less than the length of two upper connecting members 44 in the second direction. The lengths of the two upper connecting members 44 in the first direction are equal and the lengths of the two upper connecting members 44 in the second direction are equal.

[0096] Each end 48 of each of the upper connectors 44 is fixed to the first connection end 38 of two adjacent upper connectors 36 or to the second connection end 40 of two adjacent upper connectors 36. Specifically, after one end 48 of each of the two upper connectors 44 in the first direction is fixed to the first connection end 38 of one upper connector 36, the other end 48 of the two upper connectors 44 in the first direction is fixed to the first connection end 38 of the other upper connector 36. In the second direction, one end 48 of each of the two upper connectors 44 is fixed to the second connection end 40 of one upper connector 36, and the other end 48 of the two upper connectors 44 in the second direction is fixed to the second connection end 40 of the other upper connector 36. Thus, the four upper connectors 36 and the four upper connectors 44 form a rectangular second support frame 14.

[0097] The second support frame 14 is fixed to the top of the housing 16. According to the embodiment shown in the attached drawings of the utility model, the second support frame 14 is attached to the upper side wall 70. The second support frame 14 is also attached to the top of the front side wall 56, the rear side wall 68, the first side wall 62, and the second side wall 66. The upper connecting holes 46 of each upper connecting member 44 are engaged with the corresponding positioning pins 17. The upper connecting members 36, the upper connecting members 44, the upper side wall 70, the front side wall 56, the rear side wall 68, the first side wall 62, and the second side wall 66 can be locked by a plurality of screws. All components of the second support frame 14 are located on the outside of the housing 16. In other words, the second support frame 14 protrudes more from the outer periphery of the housing 16.

[0098] Four longitudinal connecting members 50 are provided between the first support frame 12 and the second support frame 14. Each longitudinal connecting member 50 includes two outer ends 52 and a plurality of longitudinal connecting holes 54 located between the two outer ends 52. The two outer ends 52 of each longitudinal connecting member 50 are fixedly connected to the third connecting end 42 of an upper connecting member 36 and the third engaging end 26 of a corresponding lower connecting member 20. Each longitudinal connecting hole 54 of each longitudinal connecting member 50 is fitted with a corresponding positioning post 17. The first of the four longitudinal connecting members 50 is adjacent to the front sidewall 56 and the first sidewall 62, the second of the four longitudinal connecting members 50 is adjacent to the front sidewall 56 and the second sidewall 66, the third of the four longitudinal connecting members 50 is adjacent to the rear sidewall 68 and the second sidewall 66, and the fourth of the four longitudinal connecting members 50 is adjacent to the rear sidewall 68 and the first sidewall 62.

[0099] Please see Figures 3-7 As shown, the operation of this utility model is described below. Assuming that the storage tank 137 of the air column smoke machine 10 is installed with the locking cover 137A protruding from the upper side wall 70 outside the box body 16, the sealing cover 195 is combined with the bottom side wall 60 and closes the bottom opening 60A, the storage tank 137 abuts against the sealing cover 195, and after the sleeve end 179 of the fixing member 175 is sleeved with a neck of the storage tank 137 in the state of the locking cover 137A being screwed open, the locking cover 137A is screwed tight against the sleeve end 179, and the connecting end 177 is detachably fixed to the upper side wall 70, so that the storage tank 137 cannot be separated from the second space 76. In this state, the locking cover 137A and the smoke outlet 233 are on the same side.

[0100] When the air column smoke machine 10 is in operation, the heater 96 heats the vaporization tube 98, and the conveying device 135 conveys the smoke liquid in the storage tank 137 to the vaporization tube 98. The smoke liquid in the vaporization tube 98 is heated and vaporized into smoke, which is sprayed outward toward the outside of the smoke outlet 233. The same and / or different colors of light sources generated by each of the light-emitting diodes of the light-emitting device 171 pass through each of the light-transmitting holes 70D and penetrate the light-transmitting cover 70C to illuminate the smoke diffused outside the air column smoke machine 10, producing obvious light and shadow effects.

[0101] Please see Figure 8A , Figure 8BAs shown, assuming it rains during the operation of the column smoke machine 10, moisture may enter the smoke outlet 233. The moisture is allowed to pass through the perforation 231B of the sleeve 219. The moisture will be blocked by the cover 235 and will not flow into the interior of the smoke generating device 18 from the gap between the inner sealing ring 215 and the extension tube 236. The moisture will be guided to the water collection box 197. The moisture in the water collection box 197 will be guided to the second space 76 by the two water collection pipes 199, and finally discharged to the outside of the housing 16 from the opening of the bottom side wall 60 or the opening of the cover 195.

[0102] Please see Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, the storage container 137 can also be installed with the locking cover 137A protruding from the outside of the bottom sidewall 60. For example, after separating the fastener 175 from the storage container 137 and separating the cover 195 from the bottom sidewall 60, the storage container 137 can be rotated and installed with the locking cover 137A protruding from the bottom opening 60A from the outside of the bottom sidewall 60 (e.g.) Figure 9 As shown), the cap 195 is combined with the upper sidewall 70 and closes the upper opening 70A. The storage tank 137 also abuts against the cap 195. The sleeve end 179 of the fastener 175 is sleeved with the storage tank 137 and pressed by the locking cap 137A. The joint end 177 is detachably fixed to the bottom sidewall 60, so that the storage tank 137 cannot be separated from the second space 76. Similarly, when the conveying device 135 is operating, it will also convey the vapor liquid in the storage tank 137 to the vaporization pipe 98.

[0103] It is worth mentioning that, regardless of the installation direction of the storage tank 137, the first support frame 12, the second support frame 14, and the four longitudinal connecting members 50 are located on the outside of the housing 16. If the housing 16 is compressed during transport, the first support frame 12, the second support frame 14, and the four longitudinal connecting members 50 can support pressure in the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction. For example, when the air column smoke machine 10 is subjected to pressure along the third direction, the four longitudinal connecting members 50, in conjunction with the four upper connecting members 36 and the four lower connecting members 20, support the front sidewall 56, the rear sidewall 68, the first sidewall 62, and the third sidewall 68. The two side walls 66 do not directly bear the pressure in the third direction. Or, for example, when the air column smoke machine 10 is squeezed by an external force along the second direction, the two upper connecting parts 44, the four upper connecting parts 36, the two lower connecting parts 30, and the four lower connecting parts 20 support the front side wall 56 and the rear side wall 68 and do not directly bear the pressure in the second direction. Or, for example, when the air column smoke machine 10 is squeezed by an external force along the first direction, the two upper connecting parts 44, the four upper connecting parts 36, the two lower connecting parts 30, and the four lower connecting parts 20 support the first side wall 62 and the second side wall 66 and do not directly bear the pressure in the first direction.

[0104] Assuming that the vapor liquid in the storage tank 137 needs to be replenished, regardless of the installation orientation of the storage tank 137, new vapor liquid can be added to the storage tank 137 by simply unscrewing the locking cap 137A further.

[0105] From the foregoing description of the technical features and operation, it should be understood that the air column smoke machine 10 of this utility model has at least the following advantages. For example, the first support frame 12 and the second support frame 14, together with each of the longitudinal connecting members 50, enable the air column smoke machine 10 to have sufficient structural strength to protect the smoke generating device 18 from being squeezed and damaged during transportation.

[0106] The waterproof component 65A is disposed between the fan 119 and the vent cover 65. The waterproof component 65A is also located between the smoke generating device 18 and the vent cover 65. Water outside the housing 16 is less likely to directly contact the fan 119 and the smoke generating device 18, thus improving the durability of the air column smoke machine 10.

[0107] The water collection box 197 can significantly reduce the problem of the vaporization tube 98 being lowered due to the contact of the smoke generating device 18 with water. The vaporization tube 98 can be well maintained at an appropriate operating temperature, so that the overall smoke generation efficiency of the air column smoke machine 10 can be well controlled.

[0108] The smoke generating device 18 is disposed between the waterproof component 65A and the reinforcing component 66A, and is separated from the vent cover 65 and the plurality of second side wall vents 66C, so that moisture does not easily come into contact with the smoke generating device 18 from the vent cover 65 and the plurality of second side wall vents 66C, and the housing 16 maintains good ventilation.

[0109] The cover 235 covers the inner sealing ring 215, preventing moisture adhering to the extension tube 236 or the nozzle lock cover 237 from contacting the vaporization tube 98 and its outlet end 99 through any gaps that may be formed between the inner sealing ring 215 and the extension tube 236. This reduces the problem of the outlet end 99 of the vaporization tube 98 cooling down due to contact with moisture, and further enables better control of the overall smoke generation efficiency of the air column smoke machine 10.

[0110] Since the embodiments disclosed in this specification can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or general characteristics of this utility model, and some of these specific forms have been pointed out, the embodiments disclosed in the specification should be regarded as illustrative rather than limiting.

Claims

1. A smoke generator with an anti-collision design, characterized in that, include: A housing, the housing including a smoke outlet; A smoke generating device is fixed inside the housing, the smoke generating device being adapted to generate smoke and eject it toward the outside of the smoke outlet; A first support frame includes four lower connectors and four lower connecting members, each of the two tail ends of the lower connecting member being fixedly connected to one of the lower connecting members. The first support frame is fixedly disposed at a bottom of the box body and located on the outside of the box body. A second support frame includes four upper connectors and four upper connecting members, each of the two ends of the upper connecting member being fixedly connected to one of the upper connecting members. The second support frame is fixedly disposed on a top of the housing and located on the outside of the housing. Four longitudinal connecting members, each including two outer ends, wherein the two outer ends of each longitudinal connecting member are respectively fixed to an upper connecting member and a lower connecting member and are located on the outside of the box body.

2. The smoke machine with anti-collision design as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A light-emitting device is fixed inside the housing. A plurality of light-transmitting holes are formed around the smoke outlet. The light emitted by the light-emitting device illuminates the smoke outside the housing through each of the light-transmitting holes. The housing also includes an upper sidewall and a bottom sidewall. The smoke outlet and each of the light-transmitting holes are located on the upper sidewall. The light-emitting device is coupled to the upper sidewall. The upper sidewall also includes an upper opening. The upper sidewall is coupled to each of the upper connecting members. The bottom sidewall includes a bottom opening aligned with the upper opening. The bottom sidewall is coupled to each of the lower connecting members. The housing also includes a cover that can be selectively coupled to either the upper sidewall or the bottom sidewall. The smoke generating device also includes a storage tank for containing smoke liquid. The storage tank includes a locking cover. When the cover is coupled to the upper sidewall, the locking cover of the storage tank protrudes from the bottom opening of the bottom sidewall. When the cover is coupled to the bottom sidewall, the locking cover of the storage tank protrudes from the upper opening of the upper sidewall.

3. The smoke machine with anti-collision design as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: A fastener includes a sleeve end and a connecting end spaced apart from the sleeve end. The sleeve end of the fastener is sleeved with the storage tank and abutted by the locking cap. When the locking cap of the storage tank protrudes from the upper side wall, the connecting end is fixed to the upper side wall. When the locking cap of the storage tank protrudes from the bottom side wall, the connecting end is fixed to the bottom side wall.

4. The smoke machine with anti-collision design as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The housing includes a front sidewall and a rear sidewall separated by a partition. The housing also includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall extending between and separated from the ends of the front sidewall and the rear sidewall. The front sidewall, the rear sidewall, the first sidewall, and the second sidewall are connected to each of the longitudinal connecting members, each of the upper connecting members, and each of the lower connecting members. A reinforcing member is fixed to the inner side of the second sidewall. A handle of the housing is attached to the second sidewall. The handle, the second sidewall, and the reinforcing member are fixed together by two fasteners.

5. The smoke machine with anti-collision design as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The housing also includes a partition extending from the rear sidewall to the first sidewall. The area between the partition, the rear sidewall, the second sidewall, and the first sidewall forms a first space. The area between the partition, the first sidewall, and the rear sidewall forms a second space. The second space is aligned with the upper opening and the bottom opening and accommodates the storage tank. The smoke generating device also includes an inner support fixed to the bottom sidewall and located within the first space, and a conveying device, a heater, and a vaporization pipe fixed to the inner support. The conveying device is communicatively connected between the vaporization pipe and the storage tank. The vaporization pipe is heat-exchangeably connected to the heater. An outlet end of the vaporization pipe is located in the smoke outlet.

6. The smoke machine with anti-collision design as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A light-emitting device is fixed inside the box, and a plurality of light-transmitting holes are formed around the smoke outlet. The light emitted by the light-emitting device is the smoke outside the box that is irradiated through each of the light-transmitting holes. A reinforcing member is provided. The housing further includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The housing also includes a first space located between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The smoke generating device and the reinforcing member are housed in the first space. The first sidewall includes a vent communicating with the first space. The second sidewall includes a plurality of second sidewall vents communicating with the first space. The reinforcing member is fixed to an inner surface of the second sidewall and located between the plurality of second sidewall vents and the smoke generating device. A fan bracket is accommodated within the first space and fixed to an inner surface of the first sidewall, the fan bracket being located between the first sidewall and the smoke generating device; A fan is fixed on the fan bracket and faces the light-emitting device.

7. The smoke machine with anti-collision design as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: A vent cover having a plurality of holes is fixed to the fan bracket and fills the vent openings of the first sidewall; A waterproof component, the fan bracket including a mounting surface inclined relative to the first sidewall, the fan being fixed on the mounting surface, the waterproof component being fixed between and spaced apart from the vent cover.

8. The smoke machine with anti-collision design as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The smoke generating device also includes a water collection box, a vaporization tube for heating the smoke liquid into smoke, a heater, and a heat-conducting medium that heat-exchanges the vaporization tube and the heater. The heat-conducting medium includes an extension tube extending into the smoke outlet. The vaporization tube includes an outlet end extending into the extension tube. The water collection box is tightly fitted around the extension tube and located between the smoke outlet and the heat-conducting medium, so that water entering the box along the smoke outlet is collected by the water collection box and does not come into contact with the heat-conducting medium.

9. The smoke machine with anti-collision design as described in claim 8, characterized in that, Also includes: An inner sealing ring is provided, and the water collection box further includes an inner convex ring, the inner sealing ring being tightly fitted between the inner convex ring and the extension pipe; A cover is fitted around the outer periphery of the extension tube and located between the inner sealing ring and the smoke outlet.

10. A smoke generator, characterized in that, include: A housing includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the second sidewall including a plurality of second sidewall vents, the housing including a smoke outlet and a plurality of light-transmitting holes formed around the smoke outlet; A smoke generating device is fixed inside the housing, the smoke generating device being adapted to generate smoke and eject it toward the outside of the smoke outlet; A light-emitting device is fixed inside the box, and the light emitted by the light-emitting device is smoke that is irradiated on the outside of the box through each of the light-transmitting holes; A reinforcing member is fixed to an inner surface of the second sidewall and located between the plurality of second sidewall vents and the smoke generating device; A fan bracket is housed within the housing and fixed to an inner surface of the first sidewall, the fan bracket being located between the first sidewall and the smoke generating device; A fan is fixed on the fan bracket and faces the light-emitting device.

11. The smoke machine as described in claim 10, characterized in that, Also includes: A vent cover having a plurality of holes is fixed to the fan bracket and fills the vent openings of the first sidewall; A waterproof component, the fan bracket including a mounting surface inclined relative to the first sidewall, the fan being fixed on the mounting surface, the waterproof component being fixed between and spaced apart from the vent cover.

12. A smoke generator, characterized in that, include: A housing includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the second sidewall including a plurality of second sidewall vents, the housing including a smoke outlet and a plurality of light-transmitting holes formed around the smoke outlet; A smoke generating device is fixed inside the housing. The smoke generating device further includes a vaporization tube for heating the smoke liquid into smoke, a heater, and a heat-conducting medium that heat-exchanges the vaporization tube and the heater. The heat-conducting medium includes an extension tube extending into the smoke outlet. The vaporization tube includes an outlet end that extends into the extension tube and is spaced apart from the inner circumferential surface of the extension tube. A light-emitting device is fixed inside the box, and the light emitted by the light-emitting device is smoke that is irradiated on the outside of the box through each of the light-transmitting holes; A reinforcing member is fixed to an inner surface of the second sidewall and located between the plurality of second sidewall vents and the smoke generating device; A water collection box is fitted tightly around the extension pipe and located between the smoke outlet and the heat-conducting medium, so that water entering the box along the smoke outlet is collected by the water collection box and does not come into contact with the heat-conducting medium.

13. The smoke machine as described in claim 12, characterized in that, Also includes: An inner sealing ring is provided, and the water collection box further includes an inner convex ring, the inner sealing ring being tightly fitted between the inner convex ring and the extension pipe; A cover is fitted around the outer periphery of the extension tube and located between the inner sealing ring and the smoke outlet.

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