An electronic cigarette

Abstract

The application discloses an electronic cigarette, which comprises an oil cup assembly, an atomization assembly and a battery assembly, wherein the battery assembly comprises a battery sleeve, an end cover, a fixing support, a control board and a battery, the end cover is arranged at a first end of the battery sleeve, and the atomization assembly is arranged in a second end of the battery sleeve; the fixing support is arranged in the battery sleeve; the control board is arranged at the fixing support and is provided with a first avoiding hole; and the battery is arranged in the battery sleeve and penetrates through the first avoiding hole. Therefore, the battery is inserted into the first avoiding hole of the control board first during assembly, and then the battery and the control board are inserted into the battery sleeve together, and the battery and the control board do not interfere with each other, so that the assembly is facilitated. In addition, compared with the parallel arrangement mode of the battery and the control board, the electronic cigarette is small in size and convenient to carry.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Electronic cigarettes use a battery to deliver electrical energy to a heating element, which then converts the electrical energy into heat, atomizing the e-liquid into vapor for inhalation. Electronic cigarettes do not produce an open flame during use, effectively improving fire resistance. Furthermore, because they do not burn, they provide a pure, non-combustible smoke flavor, satisfying smokers' needs. The battery assembly, as the core power supply component of an electronic cigarette, typically includes a battery sleeve, a control board, and the battery itself. The control board and battery are both housed within the battery sleeve, and the battery is arranged side-by-side with the control board and electrically connected to provide power to the heating element. However, this structural arrangement is not ideal, resulting in a large size for electronic cigarettes, making them inconvenient for users to carry. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main objective of this application is to provide an electronic cigarette that is small in size, portable, and easy to assemble.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides an electronic cigarette, comprising an oil cup assembly, an atomizing assembly, and a battery assembly. The oil cup assembly is detachably connected to the atomizing assembly for providing e-liquid; the atomizing assembly is connected to the battery assembly for atomizing the e-liquid; the battery assembly includes a battery sleeve, an end cap, a mounting bracket, a control board, and a battery. The end cap covers a first end of the battery sleeve, and the atomizing assembly is located inside a second end of the battery sleeve; the mounting bracket is at least partially located inside the battery sleeve; the control board is mounted on the mounting bracket and has a first clearance hole; the battery is located inside the battery sleeve and passes through the first clearance hole.

[0005] In one embodiment, the fixing bracket is provided with a second clearance hole, the second clearance hole being positioned corresponding to the first clearance hole and spaced apart; the battery extends at least partially into the second clearance hole.

[0006] In one embodiment, the battery assembly further includes a light source and a light guide. A light guide hole is provided on the side of the end cap. The light source is installed on the control board to emit light to the light guide. The light guide is installed on the fixed bracket to guide the light emitted by the light source to the light guide hole.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first end of the light guide is inserted into the light guide hole, the second end of the light guide is fixed at the fixed bracket, and the end face of the second end of the light guide faces the light source.

[0008] In one embodiment, the battery is located between the atomizing component and the light source, and the orthographic projection of the light source onto the plane containing the end face of the battery is located within the end face of the battery.

[0009] In one embodiment, the battery assembly further includes an airflow sensor and a first sealing seat. The fixing bracket is provided with a first air guide groove and a second air guide groove. The first air guide groove is located at the end face of the fixing bracket and communicates with the atomizing assembly. The second air guide groove is located on the side of the first air guide groove facing away from the atomizing assembly and communicates with the second air guide groove.

[0010] The control board is provided with a first air guide hole, and the airflow sensor is installed on the first side of the control board and covers the first end opening of the first air guide hole; the first sealing seat is provided with a second air guide hole, and the first sealing seat is installed on the second side of the control board and covers the second end opening of the first air guide hole and the opening of the second air guide groove; the airflow sensor communicates with the second air guide groove through the first air guide hole and the second air guide hole.

[0011] In one embodiment, when the electronic cigarette is placed vertically and the end cap faces downward, the height of the location of the second air vent is higher than the bottom wall of the second air duct.

[0012] In one embodiment, the oil cup assembly includes an oil storage sleeve, a second sealing seat, and a support seat. The oil storage sleeve has a main oil storage chamber. The second sealing seat is inserted into one end of the main oil storage chamber and has an oil outlet hole. The oil outlet hole has a sealing piece to prevent the e-liquid in the main oil storage chamber from flowing out of the oil outlet hole. In a first state, the oil cup assembly is separated from the atomizing assembly. In a second state, the atomizing assembly passes through the sealing piece to communicate with the main oil storage chamber. The support seat is sleeved on one end of the second sealing seat and connected to the oil storage sleeve.

[0013] In one embodiment, the oil cup assembly further includes a sealing plug, the second sealing seat is provided with an oil injection hole, the first end of the sealing plug is inserted into the oil injection hole, and the second end of the sealing plug abuts against the support seat.

[0014] In one embodiment, the atomizing assembly includes an atomizing cup, a porous oil-absorbing element, an atomizing base, an atomizing coil, and a fixing base. The atomizing cup has an oil-guiding tube on its end face facing the oil cup assembly. In a second state, the oil-guiding tube penetrates the sealing plate to communicate with the main oil storage chamber. The atomizing cup contains a secondary oil storage chamber communicating with the oil-guiding tube. The porous oil-absorbing element is located within the secondary oil storage chamber to absorb e-liquid. The atomizing base is inserted into the opening of the secondary oil storage chamber. The atomizing coil is located within the secondary oil storage chamber and inserted into the atomizing base to atomize the e-liquid within the secondary oil storage chamber. The fixing base is sleeved on one end of the atomizing base and connected to the atomizing cup.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows: This utility model utilizes the cooperation between the battery sleeve, end cap, fixing bracket, control board, and battery of the battery assembly. The end cap covers the first end of the battery sleeve, the atomizing component is located inside the second end of the battery sleeve, the fixing bracket is at least partially located inside the battery sleeve, the control board is mounted on the fixing bracket, and the control board has a first clearance hole. The battery is located inside the battery sleeve and passes through the first clearance hole. Therefore, during assembly, the battery is first inserted into the first clearance hole of the control board, and then the battery and control board are inserted together into the battery sleeve without interference, thus facilitating assembly. Furthermore, compared to the method of arranging the battery and control board side-by-side, this utility model is smaller and easier to carry. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of one embodiment of the electronic cigarette of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top view of one embodiment of an electronic cigarette shown;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The cross-sectional view of the electronic cigarette shown along line AA;

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The electronic cigarette shown is a cross-sectional view along the BB line.

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A 3D view of the e-cigarette's oil cup assembly;

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 1 The image shown is a 3D view of an electronic cigarette after the oil cup assembly has been removed.

[0022] Figure 7 for Figure 1 The image shown is a 3D view of an electronic cigarette after the oil cup assembly and battery sleeve have been removed.

[0023] Figure 8 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is an exploded view of the electronic cigarette after the oil cup assembly has been removed. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Please refer to Figures 1-8 This application provides an electronic cigarette, which includes an oil cup assembly 1, an atomizing assembly 2, and a battery assembly 3. The oil cup assembly 1 is detachably connected to the atomizing assembly 2 and is used to provide e-liquid. It includes an oil storage sleeve 11, a second sealing seat 12, a sealing plug 13, and a support base 14. The oil storage sleeve 11 has a main oil storage chamber 111 for storing e-liquid for atomization by the atomizing assembly 2. Preferably, the oil storage sleeve 11 is made of a transparent material, thus facilitating user observation of the remaining e-liquid in the main oil storage chamber 111. The second sealing seat 12 is inserted into one end of the main oil storage chamber 111 to seal the e-liquid within it.

[0025] The second sealing seat 12 is provided with an oil outlet 121 and an oil filling hole 122. The oil outlet 121 penetrates the two opposite end faces of the second sealing seat 12 and communicates with the main oil storage chamber 111. A sealing piece 123 is provided inside the oil outlet 121 to prevent the e-liquid in the main oil storage chamber 111 from flowing out of the oil outlet 121. The oil filling hole 122 is arranged side by side with the oil outlet 121 at intervals. The oil filling hole 122 penetrates the two opposite end faces of the second sealing seat 12 and communicates with the main oil storage chamber 111.

[0026] During production, e-liquid is injected into the main oil storage chamber 111 through the oil injection hole 122. The first end of the sealing plug 13 is inserted into the oil injection hole 122, and the second end of the sealing plug 13 abuts against the support base 14. Therefore, the sealing plug 13 is not easily removed, preventing unauthorized removal and subsequent injection of unknown liquids, thus improving safety. The support base 14 is fitted onto one end of the second sealing seat 12 and connected to the oil storage sleeve 11 to prevent the second sealing seat 12 from falling out of the oil storage sleeve 11.

[0027] The electronic cigarette of this embodiment includes a first state and a second state. In the first state, the oil cup assembly 1 and the atomizing assembly 2 are separated, and the sealing plate 123 prevents the e-liquid in the main oil storage chamber 111 from flowing out of the oil outlet 121. That is, before the user uses it, the oil cup assembly 1 and the atomizing assembly 2 are not connected together, and they can be placed in the same packaging box or separately in different packaging boxes. When the user needs to smoke, the oil cup assembly 1 and the atomizing assembly 2 are connected, and the atomizing assembly 2 passes through the sealing plate 123 to communicate with the main oil storage chamber 111. The e-liquid in the main oil storage chamber 111 flows into the atomizing assembly 2 through the oil outlet 121.

[0028] The atomizing assembly 2 is connected to the battery assembly 3 and is used to atomize e-liquid. It includes an atomizing cup 21, a porous wicking element 22, an atomizing base 23, an atomizing coil 24, and a mounting base 25. The atomizing cup 21 is located inside one end of the battery assembly 3. An oil guide tube 211 is provided on the end face of the atomizing cup 21 facing the oil cup assembly 1. A secondary oil storage chamber 212, communicating with the oil guide tube 211, is provided inside the atomizing cup 21. In the first state, the secondary oil storage chamber 212 stores e-liquid, thus effectively preventing insufficient e-liquid supply and dry burning of the atomizing coil 24 when vaping begins. In the second state, the oil guide tube 211 passes through the sealing plate 123 to communicate with the main oil storage chamber 111, and the e-liquid in the main oil storage chamber 111 flows to the secondary oil storage chamber 212 through the oil guide tube 211.

[0029] A porous wicking element 22 is located within the secondary oil storage chamber 212 to absorb e-liquid. It can be made of materials such as cotton or porous ceramic. The porous wicking element 22 effectively absorbs the e-liquid, thus preventing leakage. An atomizer base 23 is inserted into the opening of the secondary oil storage chamber 212 to seal it. It can be made of materials such as silicone or rubber, thus improving sealing performance. An atomizer coil 24 is located within the secondary oil storage chamber 212 and inserted into the atomizer base 23. It atomizes the e-liquid within the secondary oil storage chamber 212. It can consist of a fixing tube, a wicking element, and a heating element in contact with the wicking element. The wicking element can be made of materials such as cotton, non-woven fabric, or porous ceramic, and the heating element can be a heating mesh or heating wire. The fixing seat 25 is fitted onto one end of the atomizing seat 23 and connected to the atomizing cup 21. A first oil-absorbing cotton block 26 is provided between the fixing seat 25 and the atomizing seat 23. The first oil-absorbing cotton block 26 is used to absorb leaked e-liquid.

[0030] The battery assembly 3 includes a battery sleeve 31, an end cap 32, a mounting bracket 33, a control board 34, a charging interface 35, and a battery 36. The first and second ends of the battery sleeve 31 are positioned opposite each other. The end cap 32 covers the first end of the battery sleeve 31, and a light guide hole 321 is provided on the side of the end cap 32. The atomizing component 2 is located inside the second end of the battery sleeve 31. The mounting bracket 33 is located within the space formed by the battery sleeve 31 and the end cap 32, and it is provided with a second clearance hole 331, a first air guide groove 332, and a second air guide groove 333. The control board 34 is mounted on the mounting bracket 33 and is electrically connected to the atomizing core 24 and the battery 36. It is used to control the battery 36 to supply power to the atomizing core 24 when the user smokes. The control board 34 is provided with a first clearance hole 341 and a first air guide hole 342. The second clearance hole 331 corresponds to the first clearance hole 341 and is spaced apart.

[0031] The charging interface 35 is fixed to one end of the control board 34 and located inside the end cover 32. The battery 36 is located inside the battery sleeve 31 and passes through the first clearance hole 341 and the second clearance hole 331. Therefore, the cross-sectional area of ​​the battery sleeve 31 can be reduced, resulting in a smaller overall size, making it easier for users to carry, and the battery 36 is positioned more reliably. The first air guide groove 332 is located at the end face of the fixed bracket 33 and communicates with the atomizing component 2. The first air guide groove 332 contains a second oil-absorbing cotton block 37, which is used to absorb e-liquid leaking from the atomizing component 2. The second air guide groove 333 is located on the side of the first air guide groove 332 facing away from the atomizing component 2 and communicates with the first air guide groove 332.

[0032] The battery assembly 3 also includes a light source 381 and a light guide 382. The light source 381 is mounted on the control board 34 and is used to emit light to the light guide 382; it can be a light-emitting diode (LED). The light guide 382 is mounted on the fixed bracket 33 and is used to guide the light emitted by the light source 381 to the light guide hole 321, thus allowing observation of the electronic cigarette's working status and adding to the enjoyment. The first end of the light guide 382 is inserted into the light guide hole 321, and the second end of the light guide 382 is fixed to the fixed bracket 33, with the end face of the second end of the light guide 382 facing the light source 381. This ensures not only reliable fixation but also better light guidance. In this embodiment, the battery 36 is located between the atomizing assembly 2 and the light source 381, and the orthographic projection of the light source 381 onto the plane containing the end face of the battery 36 lies within the end face of the battery 36. Therefore, oil droplets are less likely to fall onto the light source 381, better protecting the light source 381.

[0033] The battery assembly 3 also includes an airflow sensor 383 and a first sealing seat 384. The airflow sensor 383 is mounted on the first side of the control board 34 and covers the first end opening of the first air guide hole 342. The first sealing seat 384 is provided with a second air guide hole 3841. The first sealing seat 384 is mounted on the second side of the control board 34 and covers the second end opening of the first air guide hole 342 and the opening of the second air guide groove 333. The airflow sensor 383 communicates with the second air guide groove 333 through the first air guide hole 342 and the second air guide hole 3841. This structure has the advantages of good sealing performance and easy assembly. In this embodiment, when the electronic cigarette is placed vertically and the end cap 32 faces downward, the height of the second air guide hole 3841 is higher than the bottom wall of the second air guide groove 333. Therefore, leaked e-liquid is less likely to flow into the airflow sensor 383, thus extending the service life of the electronic cigarette.

[0034] In summary, this utility model utilizes the cooperation between the battery sleeve 31, end cap 32, fixing bracket 33, control board 34, and battery 36 in the battery assembly 3. The end cap 32 covers the first end of the battery sleeve 31, the atomizing component 2 is located inside the second end of the battery sleeve 31, the fixing bracket 33 is located inside the battery sleeve 31, and the control board 34 is located inside the battery sleeve 31 and mounted on the fixing bracket 33. The control board 34 has a first clearance hole 341, and the battery 36 is located inside the battery sleeve 31 and passes through the first clearance hole 341. Therefore, during assembly, the battery 36 is first inserted into the first clearance hole 341 of the control board 34, and then the battery 36 and the control board 34 are inserted together into the battery sleeve 31 without interference, thus facilitating assembly. Furthermore, compared to the parallel arrangement of the battery 36 and the control board 34, this utility model is smaller and easier to carry.

[0035] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0036] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An electronic cigarette, characterized in that, The device includes an oil cup assembly, an atomizing assembly, and a battery assembly. The oil cup assembly is detachably connected to the atomizing assembly and is used to supply e-liquid. The atomizing assembly is connected to the battery assembly and is used to atomize the e-liquid. The battery assembly includes a battery sleeve, an end cap, a mounting bracket, a control board, and a battery. The end cap covers a first end of the battery sleeve, and the atomizing assembly is located inside a second end of the battery sleeve. The mounting bracket is at least partially located inside the battery sleeve. The control board is mounted on the mounting bracket and has a first clearance hole. The battery is located inside the battery sleeve and passes through the first clearance hole.

2. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing bracket is provided with a second clearance hole, which corresponds to the position of the first clearance hole and is spaced apart; the battery extends at least partially into the second clearance hole.

3. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The battery assembly also includes a light source and a light guide. A light guide hole is provided on the side of the end cap. The light source is installed on the control board and is used to emit light to the light guide. The light guide is installed on the fixed bracket and is used to guide the light emitted by the light source to the light guide hole.

4. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first end of the light guide is inserted into the light guide hole, and the second end of the light guide is fixed at the fixed bracket, with the end face of the second end of the light guide facing the light source.

5. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The battery is located between the atomizing component and the light source, and the orthographic projection of the light source onto the plane containing the end face of the battery is located within the end face of the battery.

6. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The battery assembly also includes an airflow sensor and a first sealing seat. The fixed bracket is provided with a first air guide groove and a second air guide groove. The first air guide groove is located at the end face of the fixed bracket and communicates with the atomizing component. The second air guide groove is located on the side of the first air guide groove facing away from the atomizing component and communicates with the second air guide groove. The control board is provided with a first air guide hole, and the airflow sensor is installed on the first side of the control board and covers the first end opening of the first air guide hole; the first sealing seat is provided with a second air guide hole, and the first sealing seat is installed on the second side of the control board and covers the second end opening of the first air guide hole and the opening of the second air guide groove; the airflow sensor communicates with the second air guide groove through the first air guide hole and the second air guide hole.

7. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 6, characterized in that, When the electronic cigarette is placed vertically and the end cap faces downwards, the height of the second air vent is higher than the bottom wall of the second air duct.

8. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The oil cup assembly includes an oil storage sleeve, a second sealing seat, and a support seat. The oil storage sleeve has a main oil storage chamber. The second sealing seat is inserted into one end of the main oil storage chamber and has an oil outlet hole. The oil outlet hole has a sealing piece to prevent the e-liquid in the main oil storage chamber from flowing out of the oil outlet hole. In a first state, the oil cup assembly is separated from the atomizing assembly. In a second state, the atomizing assembly passes through the sealing piece to communicate with the main oil storage chamber. The support seat is sleeved on one end of the second sealing seat and connected to the oil storage sleeve.

9. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The oil cup assembly also includes a sealing plug, the second sealing seat is provided with an oil injection hole, the first end of the sealing plug is inserted into the oil injection hole, and the second end of the sealing plug abuts against the support seat.

10. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The atomizing assembly includes an atomizing cup, a porous oil-absorbing component, an atomizing base, an atomizing core, and a fixing base. The atomizing cup has an oil guide tube on its end face facing the oil cup assembly. In the second state, the oil guide tube passes through the sealing plate to communicate with the main oil storage chamber. The atomizing cup has a secondary oil storage chamber that communicates with the oil guide tube; the porous oil suction element is located in the secondary oil storage chamber to absorb e-liquid; the atomizing seat is inserted into the opening of the secondary oil storage chamber; the atomizing core is located in the secondary oil storage chamber and inserted into the atomizing seat to atomize the e-liquid in the secondary oil storage chamber; the fixing seat is sleeved on one end of the atomizing seat and connected to the atomizing cup.

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