A communication assembly for an electronic cigarette and an electronic cigarette

Abstract

The embodiment of the application relates to the technical field of electronic cigarettes, and discloses an electronic cigarette communication assembly and an electronic cigarette, the electronic cigarette communication assembly comprising a substrate, a circuit board, an antenna unit, a charging interface, a spacer and a connecting line, the antenna unit comprising a radiation part, a feeding part and a grounding part, the charging interface comprising a positive terminal and a negative terminal, the positive terminal of the charging interface being electrically connected with the feeding part of the antenna assembly, the negative terminal of the charging interface being electrically connected with the grounding part of the antenna assembly, the spacer being arranged between the antenna unit and the charging interface, one end of the connecting line being connected with the antenna assembly, and the other end of the connecting line being used for being connected with the circuit board. In the above manner, the embodiment of the application can meet the Bluetooth communication demand of the electronic cigarette product, and improves the overall performance and market competitiveness of the product.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic cigarette technology, and in particular to a communication component for electronic cigarettes and an electronic cigarette. Background Technology

[0002] With increasing environmental awareness, e-cigarettes are being widely used as a replacement for traditional cigarettes because they do not produce combustion, do not contain toxic substances such as tar and carbon monoxide, and have minimal impact on secondhand smoke. High-end e-cigarette products are typically equipped with Bluetooth communication modules and antennas for real-time monitoring of smoking time and internal liquid levels.

[0003] In implementing the embodiments of this application, the inventors discovered that: However, existing electronic cigarette products, due to the trend towards waterproof sealing design and overall miniaturization, have severely limited antenna placement space, preventing the antenna from achieving optimal performance and significantly reducing radiation efficiency. Furthermore, the antenna and charging interface, as two independent functional components, occupy separate spaces, further exacerbating the space utilization conflict and increasing assembly processes and material costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main technical problem solved by the embodiments of this application is to provide a communication component for electronic cigarettes and an electronic cigarette that can achieve high-performance antenna performance requirements. The test results show that the return loss is less than -6.4dB and the antenna efficiency is better than -8.7dB, which meets the Bluetooth communication requirements of electronic cigarette products and improves the overall performance and market competitiveness of the products.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, one technical solution adopted in this application embodiment is: providing a communication component for electronic cigarettes and an electronic cigarette, including a substrate, a circuit board, an antenna unit, a charging interface, an isolator, and a connecting line. The antenna unit is disposed on the substrate and includes a radiating part, a feeding part, and a grounding part. The charging interface is disposed on the antenna unit and includes a positive terminal and a negative terminal. The positive terminal of the charging interface is electrically connected to the feeding part of the antenna unit, and the negative terminal of the charging interface is electrically connected to the grounding part of the antenna unit. The isolator is disposed between the antenna unit and the charging interface. One end of the connecting line is connected to the antenna unit, and the other end of the connecting line is used to connect to the circuit board. The charging interface realizes the charging function through the connection line to the circuit board, and the antenna unit realizes the wireless communication function through the connection line to the circuit board.

[0006] Optionally, the electronic cigarette is provided with a groove, and the insulating member is disposed in the groove.

[0007] Optionally, the isolation component includes an isolation body and a fixing protrusion. The isolation body is disposed between the upper surface of the antenna unit and the lower surface of the charging interface, and the fixing protrusion is disposed on the lower surface of the isolation body. The fixing protrusion cooperates with the groove to fix the isolation component.

[0008] Optionally, the length of the radiating part is one-quarter of the wavelength of the operating frequency of the antenna element.

[0009] Optionally, the electronic cigarette further includes a reinforcing plate disposed on the substrate and fixedly connected to the substrate, the reinforcing plate being used to enhance the structural strength of the electronic cigarette.

[0010] Optionally, the connecting line includes a signal transmission section and a power transmission section, the signal transmission section being connected to the feed section of the antenna unit, and the power transmission section being connected to the positive terminal of the charging interface.

[0011] Optionally, the electronic cigarette further includes a battery assembly, which is electrically connected to the charging interface via the circuit board.

[0012] Optionally, the substrate is provided with a tuning structure for adjusting the resonant frequency of the antenna element.

[0013] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, another technical solution adopted in the embodiments of this application is to provide an electronic cigarette, including the communication device described in any of the above-mentioned claims.

[0014] This application provides an electronic cigarette, including a substrate, a circuit board, an antenna unit, a charging interface, an isolator, and a connecting wire. The antenna unit is disposed on the substrate and includes a radiating part, a feeding part, and a grounding part. The charging interface is disposed on the antenna unit and includes a positive terminal and a negative terminal. The positive terminal of the charging interface is electrically connected to the feeding part of the antenna unit, and the negative terminal of the charging interface is electrically connected to the grounding part of the antenna unit. The isolator is disposed between the antenna unit and the charging interface. One end of the connecting wire is connected to the antenna unit, and the other end of the connecting wire is used to connect to the circuit board. The charging interface achieves charging functionality by connecting to the circuit board via the connecting wire. The antenna unit... The connection between the cable and the circuit board enables wireless communication. By integrating the charging interface and antenna unit into a single design, the charging and wireless communication functions are effectively combined, solving the space constraints inherent in miniaturized e-cigarette designs and improving space utilization. An isolator is placed between the antenna unit and the charging interface to reduce interference from the charging interface on antenna performance, ensuring good antenna radiation efficiency and guaranteeing high-quality wireless communication. Sharing an electrical connection path between the charging interface and the antenna unit simplifies circuit design, reduces assembly complexity, and decreases material usage and production costs. Furthermore, testing shows a return loss of less than -6.4dB and an antenna efficiency better than -8.7dB, meeting the Bluetooth communication requirements of e-cigarette products and enhancing overall product performance and market competitiveness. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of this application from another perspective;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a measured diagram of the return loss of the antenna element in an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a measured diagram of the antenna efficiency of the antenna element in an embodiment of this application.

[0020] The reference numerals in the detailed embodiments are as follows: 100, electronic cigarette; 10, substrate; 30, antenna unit; 40, charging interface; 50, isolator; 60, connecting line; 70, groove; 80, reinforcing plate; 90, battery assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "vertical," "horizontal," etc., used in this specification indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0023] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this application described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 The electronic cigarette 100 includes a substrate 10, a circuit board (not shown), an antenna unit 30, a charging interface 40, an isolator 50, and a connecting line 60. The antenna unit 30 is disposed on the substrate 10 and includes a radiating portion (not shown), a feeding portion (not shown), and a ground portion (not shown). The charging interface 40 is disposed on the antenna unit 30 and includes a positive terminal (not shown) and a negative terminal (not shown). The positive terminal of the charging interface 40 is electrically connected to the feeding portion of the antenna unit 30, and the negative terminal of the charging interface 40 is electrically connected to the ground portion of the antenna unit 30.

[0025] In this embodiment, the substrate 10 is made of FR4 material, which has good mechanical strength and electrical properties, providing a stable mounting base for the antenna element 30. The antenna element 30 is made of double-sided copper-clad FPC (flexible printed circuit), and the antenna pattern is printed on the substrate 10 through a printing process.

[0026] In this embodiment, the charging interface 40 is disposed on the antenna element 30 and mounted using surface mount technology (SMT). The charging interface 40 includes a positive terminal and a negative terminal, wherein the positive terminal is electrically connected to the feed section of the antenna element 30, and the negative terminal is electrically connected to the ground section of the antenna element 30. Through the above arrangement, the antenna's feed path also serves as the charging path, achieving structural simplification and space saving.

[0027] In this embodiment, one end of the connecting line 60 is connected to the antenna unit 30, and the other end is connected to the circuit board. The connecting line 60 adopts a coaxial cable structure, ensuring the stability and reliability of signal transmission. Through this connection method, the charging interface 40 is connected to the circuit board via the connecting line 60 to realize the charging function, and the antenna unit 30 is connected to the circuit board via the connecting line 60 to realize the wireless communication function.

[0028] An isolator 50 is disposed between the antenna element 30 and the charging interface 40 to reduce the impact of the charging interface 40 on the radiation performance of the antenna element 30. One end of the connecting line 60 is connected to the antenna element 30, and the other end is connected to the circuit board. With this structural design, the charging interface 40 achieves the charging function by connecting to the circuit board through the connecting line 60, and the antenna element 30 achieves the wireless communication function by connecting to the circuit board through the connecting line 60.

[0029] The circuit board is built into the main body of the electronic cigarette 100 and is responsible for signal processing and power management. The circuit board is equipped with a Bluetooth communication module for processing wireless communication signals; it also has a power management circuit for controlling the charging process and power distribution.

[0030] In this embodiment, the isolator 50 is made of non-metallic materials such as EVA foam. The main function of the isolator 50 is to reduce the impact of the charging interface 40 on the radiation performance of the antenna element 30, and to ensure the antenna's radiation pattern characteristics and radiation efficiency.

[0031] Antenna element 30 adopts a monopole antenna structure, with the length of its radiating section being one-quarter of the wavelength of the operating frequency. The operating frequency band is 2400-2500MHz, meeting the requirements of the Bluetooth communication standard. This design ensures that the antenna achieves sufficient radiation efficiency within a limited space.

[0032] Please see Figure 2To enhance the overall structural strength of the electronic cigarette 100, this embodiment also includes a reinforcing plate 80, which is disposed below the substrate 10 and fixedly connected to the substrate 10. The reinforcing plate 80 is made of FR4 material with a thickness of approximately 1.0 mm, effectively improving the product's bending resistance and impact resistance. In some embodiments, the reinforcing plate 80 and the substrate 10 are connected by a snap-fit ​​or adhesive method to ensure a firm and reliable connection. This structural design enhances the product's durability.

[0033] In this embodiment, when the electronic cigarette 100 is working, the internal battery powers the Bluetooth communication module via the circuit board. The high-frequency signal generated by the Bluetooth communication module is transmitted to the antenna unit 30 via the connecting line 60, and then radiated outward by the antenna unit 30 to achieve wireless communication with external devices (such as smartphones). When the battery is low and needs charging, an external power source is connected via the charging interface 40, and electrical energy is transmitted to the circuit board via the connecting line 60, which then controls the charging of the battery. The entire charging process is monitored by the charging management circuit on the circuit board to ensure safe and reliable charging. Through the above design, this embodiment integrates the charging interface 40 and the antenna unit 30, solving the space limitation problem in the miniaturization design of the electronic cigarette 100, while ensuring good antenna performance and meeting the requirements of Bluetooth communication.

[0034] Please refer to further information. Figure 2 The electronic cigarette 100 is provided with a dedicated groove 70, the shape and size of which match the spacer 50 for accommodating and fixing the spacer 50.

[0035] The isolator 50 includes an isolating body and a fixing protrusion (not shown). In this embodiment, the isolating body is flat and disposed between the upper surface of the antenna unit 30 and the lower surface of the charging interface 40. The thickness of the isolating body needs to ensure that the charging interface 40 and the antenna unit 30 maintain a sufficient distance to reduce electromagnetic interference, without excessively increasing the overall thickness of the device.

[0036] The fixing protrusions are provided on the lower surface of the isolation body and are evenly distributed along the edge of the isolation body. The fixing protrusions cooperate with the grooves 70 on the body of the electronic cigarette 100. When the isolation component 50 is installed, the fixing protrusions are embedded in the grooves 70 to achieve self-locking and ensure that the isolation component 50 can be firmly fixed in the predetermined position.

[0037] In this embodiment, a specific shaped concave-convex structure is designed in the isolation body area below the charging interface 40. These structures can effectively adjust the electromagnetic field distribution, further reducing the impact of the charging interface 40 on the antenna element 30. Furthermore, the outer contour of the isolator 50 maintains a certain distance from the radiating portion of the antenna element 30, avoiding adverse effects on the antenna's radiation characteristics. Simultaneously, the thickness of the isolator 50 in the area near the charging interface 40 is slightly greater than in other areas, creating a gradient change. This design further optimizes the electromagnetic field distribution.

[0038] In this embodiment, when installing the isolator 50, the fixing protrusion of the isolator 50 is first aligned with the groove 70 on the main body of the electronic cigarette 100, and then appropriate pressure is applied to make the fixing protrusion fully embedded in the groove 70. During the installation process, a dedicated positioning fixture is used to ensure that there is no relative displacement between the isolator 50 and the antenna unit 30, thus ensuring installation accuracy. After installation, a stable gap is formed between the isolator 50 and the antenna unit 30, and the charging interface 40 is installed above the isolator 50, forming a tightly integrated whole structure. This assembly method not only improves the reliability of the product but also simplifies the manufacturing process and improves production efficiency.

[0039] Please combine Figure 3 and Figure 4 Through experimental testing, the antenna element 30, using the isolator 50 design described in this embodiment, achieves an excellent return loss of less than -6.4dB and an antenna efficiency better than -8.7dB, fully meeting the technical requirements of Bluetooth communication. Compared with traditional designs, the isolator 50 design in this embodiment improves antenna efficiency by approximately 15% and increases communication distance by approximately 20%, significantly improving the wireless communication performance of the electronic cigarette 100 and enhancing the user experience.

[0040] In this embodiment, the connecting line 60 includes two functional areas: a signal transmission section and a power transmission section. The signal transmission section consists of a thin-diameter wire and is connected to the feed section of the antenna unit 30, responsible for transmitting the high-frequency signals required for Bluetooth communication. The power transmission section consists of a thicker-diameter wire and is connected to the positive terminal of the charging interface 40, responsible for power transmission and supporting the charging function. Furthermore, the connecting line 60 adopts a coaxial structure design, with the center conductor used for signal transmission and the outer conductor used for power transmission and shielding. This structure effectively isolates signal transmission and power transmission, reduces mutual interference, and improves the quality of signal transmission and the efficiency of power transmission.

[0041] Please refer to further information. Figure 2In this embodiment, the electronic cigarette 100 also includes a battery component 90, which is electrically connected to the charging interface 40 via a circuit board. The battery component 90 uses a high-energy-density lithium-ion battery with a capacity typically between 200mAh and 500mAh, sufficient for extended use of the electronic cigarette 100. The battery component 90 is connected to the circuit board via a dedicated battery connector, ensuring the reliability and stability of the electrical connection. A power management chip on the circuit board monitors the charging and discharging state of the battery component 90, implementing safety functions such as overcharge protection, over-discharge protection, and overcurrent protection to ensure user safety.

[0042] In this embodiment, when an external power source charges the electronic cigarette 100 through the charging interface 40, electrical energy is first transmitted to the circuit board via the power transmission section of the connecting cable 60, and then the circuit board controls the charging of the battery assembly 90. During the charging process, the circuit board monitors the charging current and battery voltage in real time to ensure safe and reliable charging. When the electronic cigarette 100 engages in Bluetooth communication, the battery assembly 90 supplies power to the circuit board, and the Bluetooth communication module on the circuit board generates a high-frequency signal, which is transmitted to the antenna unit 30 via the signal transmission section of the connecting cable 60 to achieve wireless communication. The materials and structure of the connecting cable 60 have been optimized. The signal transmission section uses a material with good high-frequency transmission characteristics to reduce transmission loss; the power transmission section uses a low-resistance material to reduce energy loss and improve charging efficiency.

[0043] In this embodiment, the substrate 10 is further provided with a tuning structure (not shown) for adjusting the resonant frequency of the antenna element 30. The tuning structure is located in the feed section of the antenna element 30, and the tuning includes multiple fine-tuning capacitor regions and inductor regions. The fine-tuning capacitor regions and inductor regions are finely tuned by laser cutting or mechanical cutting to change the electrical characteristics of the antenna and achieve precise adjustment of the resonant frequency.

[0044] When a user holds the e-cigarette 100, the dielectric constant and conductivity of the human body affect the resonant frequency of the antenna; similarly, frequency shifts will occur when the e-cigarette 100 is placed on a metal surface or when there are metal objects nearby. The tuning structure can compensate for these conditions, ensuring that the antenna maintains good performance in various usage environments.

[0045] The tuning process typically takes place after product assembly. Technicians use a network analyzer to measure the antenna's return loss curve and fine-tune the tuning structure based on the measurement results until the antenna's resonant frequency accurately falls in the center of the Bluetooth band and the return loss meets design standards.

[0046] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4The performance of antenna element 30 was verified using a professional antenna testing system. The antenna pattern was tested in a GTS1800 anechoic chamber, and the antenna return loss was tested using a network analyzer. The test results show that the antenna design of this embodiment achieves excellent performance indicators, with a return loss of less than -6.4 dB and an antenna efficiency better than -8.7 dB.

[0047] Based on the test results, the antenna design parameters were further optimized. By fine-tuning the geometry and size of the antenna radiator 31, the antenna's bandwidth characteristics were optimized, ensuring stable performance across the entire Bluetooth frequency band. Simultaneously, improvements to the antenna feed point design enhanced impedance matching, reduced signal reflection, and improved energy transfer efficiency.

[0048] This application provides an electronic cigarette 100, including a substrate 10, a circuit board, an antenna unit 30, a charging interface 40, an isolator 50, and a connecting line 60. The antenna unit 30 is disposed on the substrate 10 and includes a radiating part 31, a feeding part, and a grounding part. The charging interface 40 is disposed on the antenna unit 30 and includes a positive terminal and a negative terminal. The positive terminal of the charging interface 40 is electrically connected to the feeding part of the antenna unit, and the negative terminal of the charging interface 40 is electrically connected to the grounding part of the antenna unit. The isolator 50 is disposed between the antenna unit 30 and the charging interface 40. One end of the connecting line 60 is connected to the antenna unit, and the other end of the connecting line 60 is used to connect to the circuit board. The charging interface 40 achieves its charging function by connecting to the circuit board through the connecting line 60. The antenna unit 30 is connected to the circuit board via the connecting line 60 to achieve wireless communication. By integrating the charging interface 40 with the antenna unit 30, the charging and wireless communication functions are integrated, effectively solving the space limitation problem in the miniaturized design of the electronic cigarette 100 and improving space utilization. An isolator 50 is placed between the antenna unit 30 and the charging interface 40 to reduce the interference of the charging interface 40 on the antenna performance, ensuring that the antenna radiation efficiency is maintained at a good level and guaranteeing the quality of wireless communication. By sharing an electrical connection path between the charging interface 40 and the antenna unit 30, the circuit design is simplified, the assembly complexity is reduced, and the material usage and production costs are reduced. Furthermore, the return loss is less than -6.4dB and the antenna efficiency is better than -8.7dB, meeting the Bluetooth communication requirements of the electronic cigarette 100 product and improving the overall performance and market competitiveness of the product.

[0049] This application also provides an embodiment of a communication device, wherein the electronic cigarette includes the aforementioned communication device. For the specific structure and function of the communication device, please refer to the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0050] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A communication component for electronic cigarettes, characterized in that, include: substrate; Circuit board; An antenna element is disposed on the substrate, and the antenna element includes a radiating part, a feeding part, and a grounding part; A charging interface is provided on the antenna unit. The charging interface includes a positive terminal and a negative terminal. The positive terminal of the charging interface is electrically connected to the feed part of the antenna unit, and the negative terminal of the charging interface is electrically connected to the ground part of the antenna unit. An isolator is disposed between the antenna unit and the charging interface; A connecting wire, one end of which is connected to the antenna unit, and the other end of which is used to connect to the circuit board; The charging interface is connected to the circuit board via the connecting cable to achieve the charging function, and the antenna unit is connected to the circuit board via the connecting cable to achieve the wireless communication function.

2. The communication component for electronic cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic cigarette has a groove, and the insulating component is disposed in the groove.

3. The communication component for electronic cigarettes according to claim 2, characterized in that, The isolation element includes an isolation body and a fixing protrusion. The isolation body is disposed between the upper surface of the antenna unit and the lower surface of the charging interface, and the fixing protrusion is disposed on the lower surface of the isolation body. The fixing protrusion cooperates with the groove to fix the isolation component.

4. The communication component for electronic cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the radiating section is one-quarter of the wavelength of the antenna element's operating frequency.

5. The communication component for electronic cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic cigarette also includes a reinforcing plate disposed on the substrate and fixedly connected to the substrate. The reinforcing plate is used to enhance the structural strength of the electronic cigarette.

6. The communication component for electronic cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting line includes a signal transmission section and a power transmission section. The signal transmission section is connected to the feed section of the antenna element, and the power transmission section is connected to the positive terminal of the charging interface.

7. The communication component for electronic cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic cigarette also includes a battery assembly, which is electrically connected to the charging interface via the circuit board.

8. The communication component for electronic cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The substrate is provided with a tuning structure for adjusting the resonant frequency of the antenna element.

9. An electronic cigarette, characterized in that, Includes the communication component for electronic cigarettes as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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