An electronic cigarette
By employing a sliding connection cover and built-in elastic element design on a narrower e-cigarette device, the problem of difficult arrangement of the cover and drive mechanism is solved, achieving stable opening and closing of the cigarette insertion hole and improving the user experience of e-cigarettes.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUIZHOU PEGASUS TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
On narrower smoking devices, it is difficult to arrange the cover and the mechanism that drives its movement at the same time, resulting in the opening and closing mechanism of the cigarette insertion hole taking up too much space.
The cover is designed with a sliding connection and an internal elastic element. The two ends of the elastic element are movably connected to the cover and the inner wall of the housing. The elastic restoring force drives the cover to slide between the first position and the second position, thereby opening and closing the cigarette insertion hole.
The mechanism effectively controls the opening and closing of the cigarette insertion hole within a confined space, simplifying the layout and improving user experience and stability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of consumer electronics technology, and in particular to an electronic cigarette. Background Technology
[0002] When not in use, the cigarette insertion hole on a smoking device must be closed with a cover to prevent foreign objects from entering. When in use, the cover must be removed to expose the insertion hole and allow the cigarette to be inserted. Therefore, a mechanism is typically included to move the cover, switching the insertion hole between the covered and open states. Currently, various mechanisms exist to achieve this function, but for extremely narrow smoking devices, it is difficult to simultaneously arrange both the cover and the mechanism for moving it around the insertion hole. Utility Model Content
[0003] This invention provides an electronic cigarette to solve the technical problem of the difficulty in arranging the cover and the mechanism that drives its movement on narrower smoking devices.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the electronic cigarette proposed in this application includes:
[0005] The housing has a first end and a second end along its own length, and the first end is provided with a cigarette insertion hole;
[0006] A cover, slidably connected to the first end, closes the cigarette insertion hole when the cover is in the first position, and opens the cigarette insertion hole when the cover is in the second position; and,
[0007] An elastic element is disposed within the housing, and its two ends are movably connected to the cover and the inner wall of the housing, respectively.
[0008] The elastic element has two ends arranged along the direction of the first end near the second end. When the cover slides back and forth between the first position and the second position, the elastic element is compressed, and the elastic restoring force of the elastic element drives the cover to slide to the first position or the second position.
[0009] Optionally, in one embodiment, the elastic element is located on the side of the cover facing the housing.
[0010] Optionally, in one embodiment, a slide block is slidably connected inside the housing, the slide block is connected to the cover, and the two ends of the elastic member are movably connected to the slide block and the inner wall of the housing.
[0011] Optionally, in one embodiment, the inner wall of the housing is provided with a slide rail protruding from it, the slide block is sleeved on the slide rail, and the slide rail extends along the sliding direction of the cover.
[0012] Optionally, in one embodiment, the housing is provided with a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove, which are arranged opposite to each other along the sliding direction of the slide block. When the cover is in the first position or the second position, at least a portion of the slide block is embedded in the first limiting groove or the second limiting groove.
[0013] Optionally, in one embodiment, the slide is detachably connected to the cover.
[0014] Optionally, in one embodiment, the elastic element is a torsion spring, with its two ends rotatably connected to the inner walls of the cover and the housing, respectively.
[0015] Optionally, in one embodiment, the axis of rotation of the torsion spring is parallel to the cover and perpendicular to the sliding direction of the cover.
[0016] Optionally, in one embodiment, the elastic element is a tension spring, and the two ends of the tension spring are respectively movably connected to the inner wall of the cover and the housing.
[0017] Optionally, in one embodiment, the distance between the two ends of the elastic member when the cover is located at any position between the first position and the second position is less than the distance between the two ends of the elastic member when the cover is located at the first position, and less than the distance between the two ends of the elastic member when the cover is located at the second position.
[0018] The electronic cigarette provided in this application, when both the cigarette insertion hole and the cover are located at the first end, has both ends of the elastic member arranged along the direction of the first end closer to the second end, so that the elastic member can be accommodated in a narrower smoking device. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of the electronic cigarette of this application;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the cover body in the first position in this application;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the cover body in the second position in this application;
[0023] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the slide block and torsion spring when the cover is in the first position in this application;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the slide and torsion spring when the cover is in the second position in this application;
[0025] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the electronic cigarette described in this application.
[0026] Explanation of icon numbers:
[0027] 1. Housing; 11. First end; 12. Slide seat; 13. Slide rail; 14. First limiting groove; 15. Second limiting groove; 16. Cigarette insertion hole; 2. Cover; 3. Elastic element; 4. Ultimate compression position.
[0028] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Furthermore, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for illustration and explanation of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0030] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing this application and for simplification, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a unique orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0031] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0032] "A and / or B" includes the following three combinations: A only, B only, and a combination of A and B.
[0033] The use of "applies to" or "configured to" in this application implies open and inclusive language, which does not exclude the applicability to or configuration to devices performing additional tasks or steps. Additionally, the use of "based on" implies openness and inclusivity, because processes, steps, calculations, or other actions "based on" one or more of the stated conditions or values may in practice be based on additional conditions or values beyond those stated.
[0034] In this application, the term "exemplary" is used to mean "used as an example, illustration, or description." Any embodiment described as "exemplary" in this application is not necessarily to be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments. The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use this application. Details are set forth in the following description for purposes of explanation. It should be understood that those skilled in the art will recognize that this application can be made without using these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and processes are not described in detail to avoid obscuring the description of this application with unnecessary detail. Therefore, this application is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is consistent with the broadest scope of the principles and features disclosed in this application.
[0035] This application provides an electronic cigarette to solve the problem of difficult arrangement of the shield and the mechanism driving its movement on narrow smoking devices. The following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0036] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the electronic cigarette includes:
[0037] The housing 1 has a first end 11 and a second end along its own length direction, and the first end 11 is provided with a cigarette insertion hole 16;
[0038] The cover 2 is slidably connected to the first end 11. When the cover 2 is in the first position, it closes the cigarette insertion hole 16; when the cover 2 is in the second position, it opens the cigarette insertion hole 16.
[0039] The elastic element 3 is disposed inside the housing 1, and its two ends are movably connected to the cover 2 and the inner wall of the housing 1, respectively.
[0040] The elastic element 3 is arranged at both ends along the direction of the first end 11 near the second end. When the cover 2 slides back and forth between the first position and the second position, the elastic element 3 is compressed, and the elastic restoring force of the elastic element 3 drives the cover 2 to slide to the first position or the second position.
[0041] It should be noted that "the two ends of the elastic element 3 are movably connected to the inner walls of the cover 2 and the shell 1 respectively" means that when the cover 2 drives the elastic element 3 to slide, the two ends of the elastic element 3 can move to adapt to the movement of the cover 2. Specifically, the movable connection can refer to a rotational connection, or two ring-shaped structures nested together to achieve a movable connection. "When the cover 2 is in the second position, the cigarette insertion hole 16 is opened" means that when the cover 2 is in the second position, the cigarette insertion hole 16 is fully exposed. The elastic element 3 refers to a structure with elastic force, such as a torsion spring or a spring. "The two ends of the elastic element 3 are arranged along the direction of the first end 11 near the second end" means that the virtual connection between the two ends of the elastic element 3 is arranged approximately along the direction of the first end 11 near the second end.
[0042] The user manually pushes the cover 2 to slide it. When the cover 2 is in any position between the first and second positions, the elastic element 3 is compressed. To move the cover 2 to the first position, the user manually applies a pushing force towards the first position, and simultaneously, under the elastic restoring force of the elastic element 3, the elastic element 3 rebounds, thus jointly driving the cover 2 to slide to the first position. To move the cover 2 to the second position, the user manually applies a pushing force towards the second position, and simultaneously, under the elastic restoring force of the elastic element 3, the elastic element 3 rebounds, thus jointly driving the cover 2 to slide to the second position.
[0043] Understandably, in related technologies, the cover that opens or closes the cigarette insertion hole 16 is positioned in the same plane as the mechanism that drives the cover. For example, the cover and the mechanism are simultaneously positioned on the surface where the cigarette insertion hole 16 is located, and the cover and the mechanism are roughly parallel to each other. This arrangement requires a large area and is difficult to apply to narrow smoking devices. In this embodiment, based on the cover 2 being slidably connected to the first end 11, by setting both ends of the elastic element 3 along the direction of the first end 11 closer to the second end, the elastic element 3 can be better accommodated when the housing 1 is narrow and long, without needing to utilize the narrow first end 11 for installation.
[0044] For example, a groove may be provided on the first end 11 to ensure that the cover 2 slides back and forth between the first position and the second position.
[0045] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the elastic element 3 is located on the side of the cover 2 facing the housing 1.
[0046] It should be noted that the cover 2 should be generally plate-shaped, with a surface facing the shell 1 and a surface away from the shell 1.
[0047] It is understandable that the elastic element 3 is approximately perpendicular to the cover 2 so that the narrower and longer shell 1 can accommodate the elastic element 3.
[0048] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, a slide block 12 is slidably connected inside the housing 1. The slide block 12 is connected to the cover 2. The two ends of the elastic member 3 are movably connected to the slide block 12 and the inner wall of the housing 1.
[0049] It should be noted that "the two ends of the elastic element 3 are movably connected to the slide 12 and the inner wall of the housing 1" means that when the cover 2 moves the slide 12, the elastic element 3 moves with the slide 12, and the two ends of the elastic element 3 can move to adapt to the movement of the slide 12. Specifically, the movable connection can refer to a rotatable connection.
[0050] It is understandable that by sliding the slide block 12 connected to the housing 1 to restrict the direction of movement of the cover 2, the sliding stability and reliability of the cover 2 are improved, and the cover 2 is prevented from detaching from the first end 11.
[0051] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, a slide rail 13 is provided protrudingly on the inner wall of the housing 1, and a slide block 12 is sleeved on the slide rail 13. The slide rail 13 extends along the sliding direction of the cover 2.
[0052] Understandably, the slide rail 13 restricts the movement direction of the slide block 12, thereby ensuring that the cover 2 slides back and forth between the first position and the second position, improving the stability of the cover 2.
[0053] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the housing 1 is provided with a first limiting groove 14 and a second limiting groove 15. The first limiting groove 14 and the second limiting groove 15 are arranged opposite to each other along the sliding direction of the slide block 12. When the cover 2 is in the first position or the second position, at least a part of the slide block 12 is embedded in the first limiting groove 14 or the second limiting groove 15.
[0054] It is understandable that when the cover 2 is in the first position or the second position, the sliding block 12 is restricted by the first limiting groove 14 or the second limiting groove 15 to ensure that the cover 2 does not slide too far when it slides to block the cigarette insertion hole 16.
[0055] For example, when the cover 2 is in the first position, at least a portion of the slide 12 is embedded in the first limiting groove 14; when the cover 2 is in the second position, at least a portion of the slide 12 is embedded in the second limiting groove 15.
[0056] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the slide 12 is detachably connected to the cover 2.
[0057] It should be noted that detachable connections include bolt connections, snap-fit connections, adhesive connections, etc.
[0058] Understandably, during repairs, the cover 2 can be replaced to improve the user experience of the e-cigarette; or when using other models of e-cigarettes, the cover 2 of other models can be replaced to improve the versatility of the parts.
[0059] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As shown, the elastic element 3 is a torsion spring, and the two ends of the torsion spring are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the cover 2 and the shell 1, respectively.
[0060] It is understandable that when the cover 2 is located at any position between the first and second positions, the torsion spring deforms and stores elastic potential energy when its two ends are brought closer together. When the cover 2 slides from any of the above positions to the first or second position, the two ends of the torsion spring no longer have the tendency to move closer together, and slide to the first or second position under the action of the elastic restoring force.
[0061] In some embodiments, the axis of rotation of the torsion spring is parallel to the cover 2 and perpendicular to the sliding direction of the cover 2.
[0062] Understandably, through the above configuration, the torsion spring exerts forces on the cover 2 in two directions: one is a force perpendicular to the cover 2, and the other is a force along the sliding direction of the cover 2, so as to better drive the cover 2 to slide in a straight line.
[0063] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, a slide rail 13 is provided on the inner wall of the housing 1. The slide rail 13 is slidably connected to a slide block 12. The slide block 12 is connected to the cover 2. The two ends of the torsion spring are rotatably connected to the slide block 12 and the inner wall of the housing 1. The axis of rotation of the torsion spring is parallel to the cover 2 and perpendicular to the sliding direction of the cover 2.
[0064] It is understandable that the torsion spring has a force perpendicular to the direction of the cover 2 and a force pointing in the sliding direction of the cover 2. By using the cooperation between the slide rail 13 and the slide block 12, the force perpendicular to the direction of the cover 2 is prevented from pushing the cover 2 off the first end 11.
[0065] For example, both the slide 12 and the inner wall of the housing 1 are provided with connecting holes, and the two ends of the torsion spring pass through the two connecting holes respectively.
[0066] In some embodiments, the elastic element 3 is a tension spring, with its two ends movably connected to the inner walls of the cover 2 and the housing 1, respectively.
[0067] It should be noted that "the two ends of the tension spring are movably connected to the inner walls of the cover 2 and the housing 1 respectively" means that when the cover 2 drives the tension spring to slide, the two ends of the tension spring can move to accommodate the movement of the cover 2. Specifically, the movable connection can refer to a rotational connection, or two ring-shaped structures nested together to achieve a movable connection.
[0068] It is understandable that when the cover 2 is in any position between the first position and the second position, the tension spring is compressed. When the cover 2 slides to the first position or the second position, the tension spring rebounds under the action of the elastic restoring force and drives the cover 2 to slide.
[0069] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As shown, when the cover 2 is located at any position between the first position and the second position, the distance between the two ends of the elastic element 3 is less than the distance between the two ends of the elastic element 3 when the cover 2 is located in the first position, and less than the distance between the two ends of the elastic element 3 when the cover 2 is located in the second position.
[0070] It should be noted that the two ends of elastic element 3 refer to either the two ends of a torsion spring or the two ends of a tension spring. Figure 4 The dashed line represents the distance between the two ends of the elastic element 3 when the cover 2 is in the first position. Figure 5 The dashed line represents the distance between the two ends of the elastic element 3 when the cover 2 is in the second position. Figure 4 and Figure 5 The diagram shows the extreme compression position 4 that the cover 2 must pass through when sliding back and forth between the first and second positions. The dashed line represents the length of the distance between the two ends of the elastic element 3 when it is in the extreme compression position 4. The top dashed line of the diagram represents the path that one end of the elastic element 3 passes through.
[0071] It is understandable that there is a limit compression position 4 for the elastic element 3 between the first and second positions. When the elastic element 3 is at the limit compression position 4, it exerts a force perpendicular to the cover 2. When the elastic element 3 passes the limit compression position 4, the distance between the two ends of the elastic element 3 is minimal. The elastic element 3 then exerts not only a force pointing towards the cover 2 but also a force pointing towards the sliding direction of the cover 2. Thus, under the elastic restoring force, the elastic element 3 rebounds and spontaneously drives the cover 2 to slide to the first or second position. Therefore, when the cover 2 is in the first or second position, the user only needs to manually slide the cover 2 to the limit compression position 4 or slightly beyond the limit compression position 4 to slide the cover 2 to the opposite position. The sliding feel is clear, with a certain damping feel and a tactile feedback when the switch is in place.
[0072] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. Parts not described in detail in a particular embodiment can be referred to in the relevant descriptions of other embodiments. In the description of this application, 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 indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.
[0073] The electronic cigarettes provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
Claims
1. An electronic cigarette, characterized in that, include: The housing (1) has a first end (11) and a second end along its own length direction, and the first end (11) is provided with a cigarette insertion hole (16); A cover (2) is slidably connected to the first end (11). When the cover (2) is in the first position, the cigarette insertion hole (16) is closed; when the cover (2) is in the second position, the cigarette insertion hole (16) is opened. An elastic element (3) is disposed inside the housing (1), and the two ends of the elastic element (3) are respectively movably connected to the cover (2) and the inner wall of the housing (1); The elastic element (3) is arranged at both ends along the direction of the first end (11) and close to the second end. When the cover (2) slides back and forth between the first position and the second position, the elastic element (3) is compressed, and the elastic restoring force of the elastic element (3) drives the cover (2) to slide to the first position or the second position.
2. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic element (3) is located on the side of the cover (2) facing the housing (1).
3. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, characterized in that, A slide block (12) is slidably connected inside the housing (1). The slide block (12) is connected to the cover (2). The two ends of the elastic member (3) are movably connected to the slide block (12) and the inner wall of the housing (1).
4. The electronic cigarette according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner wall of the housing (1) is provided with a slide rail (13) protrudingly, and the slide block (12) is sleeved on the slide rail (13). The slide rail (13) extends along the sliding direction of the cover (2).
5. The electronic cigarette according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with a first limiting groove (14) and a second limiting groove (15). The first limiting groove (14) and the second limiting groove (15) are arranged opposite to each other along the sliding direction of the slide (12). When the cover (2) is in the first position or the second position, at least a part of the slide (12) is embedded in the first limiting groove (14) or the second limiting groove (15).
6. The electronic cigarette according to claim 3, characterized in that, The slide (12) is detachably connected to the cover (2).
7. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic element (3) is a torsion spring, and the two ends of the torsion spring are rotatably connected to the inner walls of the cover (2) and the shell (1), respectively.
8. The electronic cigarette according to claim 7, characterized in that, The axis of rotation of the torsion spring is parallel to the cover (2) and perpendicular to the sliding direction of the cover (2).
9. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic element (3) is a tension spring, and the two ends of the tension spring are movably connected to the inner walls of the cover (2) and the shell (1), respectively.
10. The electronic cigarette according to claim 7 or 9, characterized in that, The distance between the two ends of the elastic element (3) when the cover (2) is located at any position between the first position and the second position is less than the distance between the two ends of the elastic element (3) when the cover (2) is located at the first position, and less than the distance between the two ends of the elastic element (3) when the cover (2) is located at the second position.