A non-standard electronic cigarette casing inspection tool

Abstract

This utility model provides a non-standard electronic cigarette casing inspection fixture, including a base, a column detachably connected to the base, and a drive seat detachably connected to the column. The base is provided with an outer mold mechanism for inspecting the entire or partial shape of the casing, and the drive seat is provided with an inner mold assembly for inspecting the internal cavity of the casing. The outer mold mechanism includes an outer mold base with a contouring groove whose contour matches the contour of the outer surface or part of the outer surface of the casing. The inner mold assembly includes a drive component mounted on the drive seat and a contouring inspection block mounted on the drive component. The contouring inspection block includes a connecting part for connecting the drive end of the drive component, a contouring part matching the shape of the cavity, and a limiting part for limiting the distance the contouring part extends into the cavity. The contouring part can extend into or out of the cavity. This utility model has the advantages of fast measurement speed and high practicality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of electronic cigarette production, and in particular to a non-standard electronic cigarette casing inspection tool. Background Technology

[0002] E-cigarettes are electronic devices that produce inhalable aerosols through vaporization. They are often used as a substitute for traditional cigarettes, and their core structure includes components such as the casing, atomizer, and mouthpiece. Due to diverse market demands, different brands and designers have created various e-cigarettes based on user preferences, convenience, and fashion attributes. Some are designed to resemble the appearance of traditional tobacco, while others emphasize portability and style, resulting in a variety of novel shapes. These uniquely shaped e-cigarettes are gradually attracting younger consumers.

[0003] In the production of the casing, to ensure the dimensions of the casing, each casing needs to be measured individually using a gauge. For example, CN218999554U discloses a rapid testing fixture for electronic cigarette casings, which includes a base. The base is provided with a first fixing block, a second fixing block, and a third fixing block. On the opposite sides of the first and second fixing blocks, there are respectively a first elongated detection block for detecting the inner diameter of the electronic cigarette and a second elongated detection block for detecting the inner diameter of the mouthpiece. The third fixing block is located between the first and second fixing blocks. On the side of the third fixing block facing the first elongated detection block, there is a third elongated detection block for detecting the inner diameter of the electronic cigarette button. Both the third elongated detection block and the second elongated detection block slide through the third fixing block and the second fixing block. During testing, the electronic cigarette casing is first inserted into the first long detection block. If there is no gap, the internal cavity size of the casing is acceptable. Then, the second and third long detection blocks are activated, with the second block inserted into the mouthpiece. If there is no gap, the mouthpiece size is acceptable. The third block can be inserted into the button; if there is no gap, the button size is acceptable. Once all the above tests are passed, the overall size of the casing is confirmed to be acceptable.

[0004] Furthermore, due to the unique shape of irregularly shaped e-cigarette casings, the dimensions of both the internal cavity and the external shape are crucial, directly affecting the product's installation, use, and aesthetics. However, existing inspection tools are not suitable for inspecting irregularly shaped e-cigarette casings. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problem of inconvenient inspection of the internal and external dimensions of irregularly shaped electronic cigarette casings, this invention provides a fast and practical inspection tool for irregularly shaped electronic cigarette casings.

[0006] This utility model provides a non-standard electronic cigarette casing inspection tool, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A special-shaped electronic cigarette shell inspection tool, comprising a base, a column detachably connected to the base, and a driving seat detachably connected to the column; an outer mold mechanism for detecting the whole or part of the outer shape of the shell is arranged on the base, and an inner mold component for detecting the inner cavity of the shell is arranged on the driving seat;

[0008] The outer mold mechanism includes an outer mold base, and the outer mold base is provided with a profiling groove, and the contour of the profiling groove matches the contour of the outer surface or part of the outer surface of the shell; the inner mold component includes a driving member arranged on the driving seat and a profiling inspection block arranged on the driving member; the profiling inspection block includes a connecting portion for connecting the driving end in the driving member, a profiling portion matching the shape of the cavity, and a limiting portion for limiting the distance that the profiling portion extends into the cavity, and the profiling portion can extend into or out of the cavity.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, during detection, the shell is aligned and placed on the profiling groove, and the shell is supported by the outer mold base. If the shell fits the profiling groove without gaps, the outer surface size of the shell is qualified; if the shell does not fit the profiling groove, the outer surface size of the shell is unqualified.

[0010] After the detection of the outer surface of the shell is passed, the driving member drives the profiling inspection block to move in the direction close to the outer mold base, so that the profiling portion extends into the cavity. If the profiling portion fits the cavity, it means that the cavity shape is qualified, and the limiting portion abuts against the opening of the cavity, which means that the cavity depth is qualified, so that the profiling inspection block can detect the cavity shape and depth at the same time, thereby ensuring that the overall size of the cavity is qualified. Otherwise, the cavity size is unqualified. After the detection is completed, the driving member is reset.

[0011] Thus, the internal and external dimensions of the special-shaped electronic cigarette shell can be accurately detected conveniently, the detection speed is fast, and it is applicable to various shells with different shapes. This detection method ensures the installation accuracy, service performance and appearance beauty of the product, and improves the production efficiency and quality control level.

[0012] Preferably, the connecting portion, the profiling portion and the limiting portion are integrally formed.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the connecting portion, the profiling portion and the limiting portion are integrally formed, which is beneficial to improving the overall strength and stability of the product.

[0014] Preferably, the base includes a workbench in the shape of a rectangular block, a fixture I integrally formed on the workbench, and a fixing member I for driving the fixture I to clamp or loosen the column; the fixture I is a single-hole pillar fixing clamp, and the fixing member I is a bolt.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, when in use, by tightening or loosening the fixing part one, the clamp one clamps or loosens the column, so that the base can be detachably connected to the column, making it convenient to adjust the position and distance between the base and the drive seat.

[0016] Preferably, the outer mold mechanism further includes a positioning component for fixing or unlocking the relative position of the outer mold base and the base;

[0017] The positioning assembly includes a positioning block mounted on the base, a slider mounted on the base, and a set bolt passing through the positioning block; a groove is provided on the worktable, and the slider slides into the groove; the set bolt includes a bolt head and a lead screw connected to one end of the bolt head; the positioning block also has a through groove for the lead screw to pass through, and the slider also has a threaded hole matching the thread of the lead screw; the cross-section of the groove is inverted T-shaped, and the slider is inverted T-shaped block shape corresponding to the shape of the groove; the lead screw of the set bolt passes through the through groove and is screwed into the threaded hole, and the bolt head and the slider clamp the positioning block to the base.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, when adjusting the positioning block, the relative position of the outer mold base and the base can be unlocked by appropriately loosening the set screw. Then, the slider is driven to slide along the length of the slide groove to the appropriate position, and the set screw is tightened again.

[0019] Preferably, the drive base includes a mounting platform, a clamp two integrally formed on the worktable, and a fixing member two for driving the clamp two to clamp or loosen on the column; the clamp two is a single-hole column fixing clamp, and the fixing member two is a bolt.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, when in use, by tightening or loosening the second fixing part, the second clamp can clamp or loosen the column, so that the drive seat can be detachably connected to the column, making it convenient to adjust the position and distance between the base and the drive seat.

[0021] Preferably, the driving component is a cylinder.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the cylinder can provide high-precision and stable linear motion, ensuring that the displacement distance of the contour detection block is consistent each time it is driven, thereby achieving high-precision detection and control.

[0023] Preferably, the connecting part is connected to the driving end of the driving member by bolts.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, it is easy to replace the profiling block after it wears out during long-term testing.

[0025] Preferably, the contoured part has a hollowed-out groove on the side opposite to the outer mold base.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the weight of the profiling inspection block is reduced, thereby reducing the material cost of the profiling inspection block.

[0027] Preferably, the outer mold base and the contouring block are made of transparent or semi-transparent material.

[0028] By adopting the above technical solution, it is possible to observe the degree of fit between the outer mold base and the conforming inspection block and the shell.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0030] This method facilitates accurate inspection of the internal and external dimensions of irregularly shaped electronic cigarette casings. It is fast and applicable to casings of various shapes. This inspection method ensures product installation accuracy, performance, and aesthetic appeal, while improving production efficiency and quality control.

[0031] 2. The connection method between the connecting part and the driving component allows for easy replacement of the contouring block after it wears out during long-term testing.

[0032] 3. The relative positions of the devices are adjustable by means of the base, the column detachably connected to the base, the drive seat detachably connected to the column, and the positioning component that fixes or unlocks the relative position of the outer mold base and the base, so as to adapt to different working needs and environments. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0035] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the positioning components in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the inner mold components in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the contour detection block in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0038] The component numbers are as follows: 1. Base; 11. Workbench; 12. Fixture 1; 13. Fixture 1; 2. Column; 3. Drive base; 31. Mounting platform; 32. Fixture 2; 33. Fixture 2; 4. Outer mold mechanism; 41. Outer mold base; 42. Positioning block; 43. Slider; 44. Set bolt; 5. Inner mold assembly; 51. Drive component; 52. Copying block; 521. Connecting part; 522. Copying part; 523. Limiting part; 6. Copying groove; 7. Slide groove; 8. Through groove; 9. Screw hole; 10. Hollow groove; 14. Shell; 15. Cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The following will refer to the appendix in the embodiments of this utility model. Figures 1 to 4 The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described herein. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0040] A non-standard electronic cigarette casing inspection fixture includes a base 1, a column 2 detachably connected to the base 1, and a drive seat 3 detachably connected to the column 2. The base 1 is provided with an outer mold mechanism 4 for inspecting the entire or part of the outer shape of the casing 14, and the drive seat 3 is provided with an inner mold assembly 5 for inspecting the inner cavity 15 of the casing 14.

[0041] It should be noted that the housing 14 in this embodiment is made of AL6061 aluminum alloy. The housing 14 is approximately trapezoidal in shape, and its outer surface adopts a rounded transition design, thus retaining the outline of the trapezoidal block while softening the sharp edges through the rounded surface, giving the housing 14 a visually unique structure that is "square within round and round within square". In addition, a cavity 15 is provided on one side of the housing 14. This embodiment requires two tests: first, the dimensional accuracy of the cavity 15 is tested to ensure the smooth assembly of the electronic cigarette components within the housing 14; second, the surface of the housing 14 is tested, specifically the outer surface of the housing 14 facing away from the opening of the cavity 15, and the outline dimensions of approximately one-quarter of the outer surface of the housing 14 are tested to ensure that the surface accuracy and aesthetic requirements are met.

[0042] Specifically, the base 1 includes a rectangular worktable 11, a clamp 12 integrally formed on the worktable 11, and a fixing member 13 for driving the clamp 12 to clamp or loosen on the column 2. In this embodiment, the clamp 12 is a single-hole column fixing clamp in the prior art, also known as a single-hole optical axis fixing clamp. The column 2 extends into the hole of the clamp 12 and is fixed by the fixing member 13. The fixing member 13 is a bolt. Bolts and single-hole column fixing clamps are a standard combination in the prior art, so they will not be described in detail. By tightening or loosening the fixing member 13, the clamp 12 clamps or loosens the column 2, so that the base 1 can be detachably connected to the column 2. In addition, there are two fixing members 13, which are arranged at intervals along the length of the column 2 to further ensure the stability of the clamp 12 in the clamped state.

[0043] The column 2 is cylindrical and distributed vertically, so that the table surface of the worktable 11 faces upward. The outer mold mechanism 4 is disposed on the worktable 11. The outer mold mechanism 4 includes an outer mold base 41 and a positioning component for fixing or unlocking the relative position of the outer mold base 41 and the base 1.

[0044] The positioning components are provided in two sets. Each positioning component includes a positioning block 42 mounted on the base 1, a slider 43 mounted on the base 1, and a set bolt 44 passing through the positioning block 42. The positioning block 42 is also cuboid in shape, and its length direction is the same as that of the outer mold base 41. The outer mold base 41 is bolted to the top of the positioning block 42. A sliding groove 7 is provided on the worktable 11, distributed along the length direction of the positioning block 42. The cross-section of the sliding groove 7 is inverted T-shaped, and the sliding groove 7 extends through the surface and both sides of the worktable 11. The slider 43 corresponds to the shape of the sliding groove 7 and is inverted T-shaped, sliding and engaging with the sliding groove 7. The set bolt 44 includes a bolt head and a threaded rod connected to one end of the bolt head. A through groove 8 is also provided on the positioning block 42, extending through the upper and lower surfaces and one end of the positioning block 42, for the threaded rod to pass through. The top of the slider 43 is also provided with a screw hole 9, which matches the thread of the lead screw.

[0045] During installation, the lead screw driving the set bolt 44 passes through the slot 8 and is screwed into the screw hole 9. As the lead screw gradually screws into the screw hole 9, its length outside the slider 43 becomes shorter and shorter. The bolt head gradually presses against the positioning block 42, and the slider 43 gradually presses against the wall of the slide groove 7. Thus, the positioning block 42 is clamped to the base 1 by the bolt head and the slider 43, thereby fixing the relative position of the outer mold base 41 and the base 1. When adjusting the positioning block 42, the relative position of the outer mold base 41 and the base 1 can be unlocked by appropriately loosening the set screw. Then, the slider 43 is driven to slide along the length of the slide groove 7 to the appropriate position, and the set bolt 44 is tightened again.

[0046] The outer mold base 41 is rectangular, and its length direction is perpendicular to the length direction of the column 2. A contour groove 6 is provided on the top of the outer mold base 41. Depending on the actual testing requirements, the contour of the contour groove 6 matches the contour of the outer surface or part of the outer surface of the housing 14. Specifically, in this embodiment, the contour of the contour groove 6 matches the contour of approximately one-quarter of the outer surface of the housing 14, and when the housing 14 is placed in the contour groove 6, the opening of the cavity 15 faces the inner mold assembly 5.

[0047] When inspecting the outer surface dimensions of housing 14, housing 14 is aligned and placed on the contour groove 6, supported by the outer mold base 41. If housing 14 fits snugly with the contour groove 6 without gaps, the outer surface dimensions of housing 14 are acceptable; if housing 14 does not fit snugly with the contour groove 6, the outer surface dimensions of housing 14 are unacceptable. After the outer surface of housing 14 passes inspection, the cavity 15 is inspected by the inner mold assembly 5 on the drive base 3. If the dimensions of cavity 15 are acceptable, the overall dimensions of housing 14 are confirmed to be acceptable.

[0048] The drive base 3 is located above the outer mold base 41. The drive base 3 includes a mounting platform 31, a clamp 32 integrally formed on the worktable 11, and a fixing member 33 for driving the clamp 32 to clamp or loosen on the column 2. The clamp 32 is a single-hole column fixing clamp in the prior art. Similarly, the fixing member 33 is a bolt. The column 2 extends into the hole of the clamp 32 and is fixed by the fixing member 33. By tightening or loosening the fixing member 33, the clamp 32 clamps or loosens the column 2, so that the drive base 3 can be detachably connected to the column 2. There are two fixing members 33, which are arranged at intervals along the length of the column 2 to further ensure the stability of the clamp 32 in the clamped state. The inner mold assembly 5 is set on the mounting platform 31.

[0049] Specifically, the inner mold assembly 5 includes a drive component 51 disposed on the drive base 3 and a contouring detection block 52 disposed on the drive component 51.

[0050] The driving component 51 is used to drive the contouring block 52 to move closer to or away from the outer mold base 41. In this embodiment, the driving component 51 drives the contouring block 52 to move along the length direction of the column 2, thereby making the contouring block 52 move closer to or away from the outer mold base 41. The driving component 51 is a cylinder, which can provide high-precision and stable linear motion. The cylinder and its control and driving technology are existing technologies and will not be described in detail. The driving end of the driving component 51 passes through the mounting platform 31 and is connected to the contouring block 52. The contouring block 52 includes a connecting part 521 for connecting the driving end of the driving component 51, a contouring part 522 that matches the shape of the cavity 15, and a limiting part 523 for limiting the distance that the contouring part 522 extends into the cavity 15. The connecting part 521, the contouring part 522, and the limiting part 523 are integrally formed. The connecting part 521 is cylindrical and extends into the driving end of the driving member 51. The connecting part 521 is connected to the driving end of the driving member 51 by bolts to facilitate the replacement of the contouring block 52. The contouring part 522 can extend into or out of the cavity 15. In order to reduce the weight of the contouring block 52 and reduce the material cost of the contouring block 52, a hollow groove 10 is also provided on the side of the contouring part 522 away from the outer mold base 41.

[0051] When inspecting the dimensions of cavity 15, the driving component 51 drives the contouring block 52 to move in the direction close to the outer mold base 41, causing the contouring part 522 to extend into the cavity 15. If the contouring part 522 fits snugly against the cavity 15, it indicates that the shape of the cavity 15 is qualified, and if the limiting part 523 abuts against the opening of the cavity 15, it indicates that the depth of the cavity 15 is qualified, thus ensuring that the overall dimensions of the cavity 15 are qualified. Otherwise, the dimensions of the cavity 15 are unqualified.

[0052] In addition, the outer mold base 41 and the conformal inspection block 52 can be made of transparent or semi-transparent materials as needed to facilitate observation of their fit with the housing 14.

[0053] The implementation principle of this application is as follows: During testing, the housing 14 is aligned and placed on the contour groove 6, and the housing 14 is supported by the outer mold base 41. If the housing 14 fits the contour groove 6 without gaps, the outer surface dimensions of the housing 14 are qualified; if the housing 14 does not fit the contour groove 6, the outer surface dimensions of the housing 14 are unqualified.

[0054] After the outer surface of the housing 14 passes inspection, the driving component 51 drives the contouring block 52 to move along the direction close to the outer mold base 41, causing the contouring part 522 to extend into the cavity 15. If the contouring part 522 fits into the cavity 15, it indicates that the shape of the cavity 15 is qualified, and if the limiting part 523 abuts against the opening of the cavity 15, it indicates that the depth of the cavity 15 is qualified, thus ensuring that the overall dimensions of the cavity 15 are qualified. Otherwise, the dimensions of the cavity 15 are unqualified. After the inspection is completed, the driving component 51 is reset.

[0055] This allows for convenient and accurate measurement of the internal and external dimensions of irregularly shaped electronic cigarette housings 14, applicable to housings 14 of various shapes. This measurement method ensures product installation accuracy, performance, and aesthetic appeal, while improving production efficiency and quality control.

[0056] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A non-standard electronic cigarette casing inspection tool, characterized in that: It includes a base (1), a column (2) detachably connected to the base (1), and a drive seat (3) detachably connected to the column (2); the base (1) is provided with an outer mold mechanism (4) for detecting the entire or part of the shape of the shell, and the drive seat (3) is provided with an inner mold assembly (5) for detecting the cavity inside the shell. The outer mold mechanism (4) includes an outer mold base (41), which has a contour groove (6) and the contour of the contour groove (6) matches the contour of the outer surface or part of the outer surface of the shell. The inner mold assembly (5) includes a drive member (51) disposed on the drive base (3) and a contour detection block (52) disposed on the drive member (51). The contour detection block (52) includes a connecting part (521) for connecting the drive end in the drive member (51), a contour part (522) that matches the shape of the cavity, and a limiting part (523) for limiting the distance of the contour part (522) extending into the cavity. The contour part (522) can extend into or out of the cavity.

2. The irregularly shaped electronic cigarette casing inspection fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting part (521), the contouring part (522), and the limiting part (523) are integrally formed.

3. The irregularly shaped electronic cigarette casing inspection fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) includes a rectangular block-shaped workbench (11), a clamp (12) integrally formed on the workbench (11), and a fixing member (13) for driving the clamp (12) to clamp or loosen on the column (2); the clamp (12) is a single-hole column fixing clamp, and the fixing member (13) is a bolt.

4. The irregularly shaped electronic cigarette casing inspection fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer mold mechanism (4) also includes a positioning component for fixing or unlocking the relative position of the outer mold base (41) and the base (1); The positioning assembly includes a positioning block (42) disposed on the base (1), a slider (43) disposed on the base (1), and a set bolt (44) passing through the positioning block (42); a groove (7) is provided on the worktable (11), and the slider (43) slides and engages with the groove (7); the set bolt (44) includes a bolt head and a lead screw connected to the bolt head at one end; a through groove (8) for the lead screw to pass through is also provided on the positioning block (42), and a screw hole (9) matching the thread of the lead screw is also provided on the slider (43); the cross section of the groove (7) is inverted T-shaped, and the slider (43) is inverted T-shaped block corresponding to the shape of the groove (7); the lead screw of the set bolt (44) passes through the through groove (8) and is screwed into the screw hole (9), and the bolt head and the slider (43) clamp the positioning block (42) to the base (1).

5. The irregularly shaped electronic cigarette casing inspection fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive base (3) includes a mounting platform (31), a clamp two (32) integrally formed on the workbench (11), and a fixing member two (33) for driving the clamp two (32) to clamp or loosen on the column (2); the clamp two (32) is a single-hole column fixing clamp, and the fixing member two (33) is a bolt.

6. The irregularly shaped electronic cigarette casing inspection fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving component (51) is a cylinder.

7. The irregularly shaped electronic cigarette casing inspection fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting part (521) is connected to the driving end of the driving member (51) by bolts.

8. The non-standard electronic cigarette casing inspection fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The contour part (522) is also provided with a hollow groove (10) on the side opposite to the outer mold base (41).

9. A non-standard electronic cigarette casing inspection fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer mold base (41) and the contour block (52) are made of transparent or semi-transparent material.

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