A sealing plug and electronic atomization device

Abstract

This application provides a sealing plug and an electronic atomizing device. The sealing plug is used to seal the airflow channel of the electronic atomizing device and includes a force-applying part and a sealing part. The sealing part is used to seal the airflow channel. The force-applying part is disposed at one end of the sealing part and includes a rigid material, the strength of which is greater than the strength of the sealing part; or, the force-applying part is a receiving structure for accommodating at least part of the force-applying element, the strength of which is greater than the strength of the sealing part. Thus, when the sealing plug is inserted into the electronic atomizing device to block the airflow channel by external force, the operator applies external force to the sealing plug. Since the strength of the rigid material is greater than the strength of the sealing part or the strength of the force-applying element is greater than the strength of the sealing part, the operator's external force will be transmitted to the sealing part through the force-applying part, thereby facilitating the insertion of the sealing plug into the electronic atomizing device and improving the efficiency of inserting the sealing plug into the electronic atomizing device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of atomization technology, specifically to a sealing plug and an electronic atomization device. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of e-cigarette devices, especially disposable e-cigarettes, there is a risk of e-liquid leakage during transportation after shipment. E-liquid can easily leak out of the e-cigarette through the airflow channel. Therefore, a sealing plug is installed to block the airflow channel. Typically, this plug is made of silicone. However, the process of inserting the sealing plug into the airflow channel through the air inlet is inefficient due to the long insertion path. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, this application provides a sealing plug that at least solves the problem of low efficiency when the sealing plug is inserted into an electronic atomizing device. This application also provides an electronic atomizing device including the above-mentioned sealing plug.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A sealing plug for sealing the airflow channel of an electronic atomizing device, comprising:

[0006] A sealing part is used to seal the airflow passage;

[0007] A force-applying part is disposed at one end of the sealing part; the force-applying part comprises a rigid material, and the strength of the rigid material is greater than the strength of the sealing part; or, the force-applying part is a receiving structure for accommodating at least part of the force-applying member, and the strength of the force-applying member is greater than the strength of the sealing part.

[0008] Optionally, the receiving structure is a blind hole extending through one end of the force-applying portion away from the sealing portion, the blind hole allowing the force-applying member to be detachably inserted.

[0009] Optionally, the force-applying part may have a rigid body made of a rigid material inside, and the rigid body may be integrally formed with the force-applying part.

[0010] Optionally, the force-applying part and the sealing part are integrally formed.

[0011] Optionally, the sealing plug is made of silicone material.

[0012] Optionally, the sealing plug further includes a limiting portion integrally formed with the sealing portion, the diameter of the limiting portion being larger than the diameter of the sealing portion, and the limiting portion abutting against the housing of the electronic atomizing device when the sealing plug seals the air intake.

[0013] Optionally, at least one annular protrusion is provided on the circumferential outer side of the sealing portion, which can abut against the inner wall of the air intake.

[0014] An electronic atomizing device includes a device body and the aforementioned sealing plug, wherein the device body has an airflow channel and the sealing plug is used to seal the airflow channel.

[0015] Optionally, the airflow channel includes:

[0016] Atomizing channel, connected to one end of the air intake duct; and

[0017] An air cut-off port is located at the other end of the air intake duct to connect the air intake duct with the outside atmosphere;

[0018] The sealing plug can pass through the air-blocking hole and extend to the air intake to seal the air-blocking hole and the air intake.

[0019] Optionally, the airflow channel further includes a microphone sensing airway that communicates with the air intake channel. When the electronic atomizing device is in the upright position, the sealing position of the sealing plug and the air intake channel is higher than the connection position of the microphone sensing airway and the air intake channel.

[0020] The sealing plug provided in this application includes a force-applying part and a sealing part. The force-applying part is disposed at one end of the sealing part and comprises a rigid material, the strength of which is greater than the strength of the sealing part; or, the force-applying part is a receiving structure for accommodating at least part of the force-applying element, the strength of which is greater than the strength of the sealing part. Thus, when the sealing plug is inserted into the electronic atomizing device by external force to block the airflow channel, the operator applies external force to the sealing plug. Because the strength of the rigid material is greater than the strength of the sealing part, or the strength of the force-applying element is greater than the strength of the sealing part, the operator's external force is transmitted to the sealing part through the force-applying part, thereby facilitating the insertion of the sealing plug into the electronic atomizing device and improving the efficiency of inserting the sealing plug into the electronic atomizing device. Attached Figure Description

[0021] 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 embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing plug structure in one embodiment provided in this example;

[0023] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the sealing plug in another embodiment;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a top view of the electronic atomizing device;

[0025] Figure 4 With the electronic atomizing device in sealed condition Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of position AA in the middle;

[0026] Figure 5 When the electronic atomizing device is not fitted with a sealing plug Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of position AA in the middle;

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of the position shown in C.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a front view of the electronic atomizing device;

[0029] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Cross-sectional view of the BB position.

[0030] exist Figures 1-8 middle:

[0031] 1-Sealing plug, 2-Air inlet, 3-Atomization channel, 4-Air cut-off hole, 5-Mic head sensing airway, 6-Condensation chamber, 7-Ring oil-absorbing cotton, 8-Mic head, 9-Air outlet;

[0032] 11-Force application part, 12-Sealing part, 13-Accommodation structure, 14-Limiting part, 15-Annular protrusion, 16-Rigid body. Detailed Implementation

[0033] This application provides a sealing plug that at least solves the problem of low efficiency when the sealing plug is inserted into an electronic atomizing device. This application also provides an electronic atomizing device including the aforementioned sealing plug.

[0034] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, this application embodiment provides a sealing plug 1, which is used to seal the airflow channel of an electronic atomizing device to prevent e-liquid in the electronic atomizing device from flowing out of the device or to the location of the microphone 8 through the airflow channel. The sealing plug 1 mainly includes a force-applying part 11 and a sealing part 12. The sealing part 12 is used to seal the airflow channel. The force-applying part 11 is disposed at one end of the sealing part 12. The force-applying part 11 contains a rigid material, and the strength of the rigid material is greater than the strength of the sealing part 12, meaning that the hardness of the force-applying part 11 is at least partially greater than the hardness of the sealing part 12; or, the force-applying part 11 is a receiving structure 13 for accommodating at least part of the force-applying element, and the strength of the force-applying element is greater than the strength of the sealing part 12, meaning that the hardness of the force-applying part 11 is at least partially greater than the hardness of the sealing part 12. Specifically, the force-applying part 11 is disposed on the side of the sealing part 12 away from the airflow channel, so that when the sealing plug 1 is inserted into the airflow channel of the electronic atomizing device, it is easy to insert the sealing plug 1 into the airflow channel. During the process of inserting the sealing plug 1 into the electronic atomizing device, the operator applies force to the sealing plug 1. By setting the force application part 11 to the above structure, the force application part 11 can transmit force to the sealing plug 1, so as to conveniently seal the airflow channel with the sealing plug 1, thereby improving the efficiency of inserting the sealing plug 1 into the electronic atomizing device.

[0036] It should be noted that the sealing part 12 of the sealing plug 1 is made of a flexible material such as a silicone plug or a rubber plug. The force-applying part 11 is not limited. The force-applying part 11 can be made of the same material as the sealing part 12, or it can be made of a different material than the sealing part 12, as long as the deformation performance of the sealing part 12 is greater than that of the force-applying part 11.

[0037] In the above-described sealing plug 1, the force-applying part 11 comprises a rigid material, and the strength of the rigid material is greater than the strength of the sealing part 12; or, the force-applying part 11 is a receiving structure 13 for accommodating at least part of the force-applying member, and the strength of the force-applying member is greater than the strength of the sealing part 12. Thus, when the sealing plug 1 is inserted into the electronic atomizing device by external force to block the airflow channel, the operator applies external force to the sealing plug 1. Because the strength of the rigid material is greater than the strength of the sealing part 12, or the strength of the force-applying member is greater than the strength of the sealing part 12, the operator's external force is transmitted to the sealing part 12 through the force-applying part 11. This facilitates the insertion of the sealing plug 1 into the electronic atomizing device, thereby improving the efficiency of inserting the sealing plug 1 into the electronic atomizing device.

[0038] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1The receiving structure 13 is a blind hole extending through the end of the force-applying part away from the sealing part 12, allowing the force-applying member to be detachably inserted. Thus, during the process of inserting the sealing plug 1 into the electronic atomizing device, the force-applying member is inserted into the blind hole of the sealing plug 1, and then the operator applies force to the force-applying member to insert the sealing plug 1 into the electronic atomizing device, thereby facilitating the sealing of the airflow channel by the sealing plug 1 and improving the efficiency of inserting the sealing plug 1 into the electronic atomizing device.

[0039] It should be noted that the force-applying component is not shown in the figure. For example, the force-applying component can be a metal rod, rubber rod, or other structure with deformation properties less than that of the sealing plug 1.

[0040] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 The force-applying part 11 has a rigid body 16 made of a rigid material inside, and the rigid body 16 is integrally formed with the force-applying part 11. The sealing part 12 is usually made of silicone. For example, the rigid body 16 can be made of metal, alloy, stone, etc. Here, by setting the rigid body 16 and integrally forming the rigid body 16 with the force-applying part 11, the efficiency of inserting the sealing plug 1 into the electronic atomizing device can be improved, while ensuring the structural stability of the force-applying part 11, thereby improving the structural stability of the sealing plug 1.

[0041] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 The force-applying part 11 and the sealing part 12 are integrally formed. With this configuration, when the sealing plug 1 is inserted into the electronic atomizing device, the operator applies force to the sealing plug 1. Due to the configuration of the force-applying part 11, the force can be transmitted to the sealing part 12, so as to facilitate the sealing of the airflow channel by the sealing plug 1, thereby improving the efficiency of inserting the sealing plug 1 into the electronic atomizing device.

[0042] Furthermore, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 The sealing plug 1 is made of silicone material. That is, both the sealing part 12 and the force-applying part 11 are made of silicone material. Since the sealing plug 1 is a silicone structure, and since the force-applying part 11 and the sealing part 12 are integrally molded, the sealing plug 1 and the force-applying part 11 are injection molded. This can improve the processing efficiency of the sealing plug 1, improve the structural strength of the sealing plug 1, and reduce the processing cost of the sealing plug 1.

[0043] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The sealing plug 1 also includes a limiting part 14 integrally formed with the sealing part 12. The diameter of the limiting part 14 is larger than the diameter of the sealing part 12, and when the sealing plug 1 seals the airflow channel, the limiting part 14 abuts against the housing of the electronic atomizing device. In this way, after the sealing plug 1 is inserted into the electronic atomizing device to seal the air inlet, since the diameter of the limiting part 14 is larger than the diameter of the sealing part 12, the limiting part 14 will abut against the housing, preventing the entire sealing plug 1 from being inserted into the electronic atomizing device. Thus, when using the electronic atomizing device, the operator can pull out the sealing plug 1 by applying force to the limiting part 14, thereby improving the convenience of removing the sealing plug 1.

[0044] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 At least one annular protrusion 15 is provided on the outer circumferential side of the sealing part 12, which can abut against the inner wall of the airflow channel. By providing the annular protrusion 15, the sealing effect of the sealing part 12 on the airflow channel can be improved, further preventing e-liquid leaking into the airflow channel from the electronic atomizing device and flowing to the outside of the electronic atomizing device. Furthermore, the annular protrusion 15 and the sealing part 12 are integrally formed, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the sealing part 12 and the annular protrusion 15, and improving the sealing effect of the sealing part 12 on the airflow channel.

[0045] Furthermore, to enhance the sealing effect of the sealing part 12 on the airflow channel, multiple annular protrusions 15 are spaced apart on the circumferential outer side of the sealing part 12 along its axial direction. This arrangement also improves the overall structural stability of the sealing plug 1.

[0046] This application also provides an electronic atomizing device including the aforementioned sealing plug 1. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 3 to 8 Since the electronic atomizing device includes the aforementioned sealing plug 1, and the device body is provided with an airflow channel, the sealing plug 1 blocks the airflow channel. The airflow channel includes an air inlet 2, an atomization channel 3, and an air outlet 9. The air inlet 2 is the airway through which gas enters the electronic atomizing device, the atomization channel 3 is the channel through which the atomizing device atomizes e-liquid, and the air outlet 9 is the channel inside the mouthpiece of the electronic atomizing device. The sealing plug 1 can seal both the air inlet 2 and the air outlet 9. The sealing plug 1 includes a force-applying part 11 and a sealing part 12. The sealing part 12 is wrapped around the force-applying part 11, and the deformation performance of the sealing part 12 is greater than that of the force-applying part 11. Thus, when the sealing plug 1 is inserted into the electronic atomizing device by external force to block the airflow channel, the operator applies external force to the sealing plug 1. Since the deformation performance of the sealing part 12 is greater than that of the force-applying part 11, that is, the hardness of the force-applying part 11 is greater than that of the sealing part 12, the operator's external force will be transmitted to the sealing part 12 through the force-applying part 11. This facilitates the insertion of the sealing plug 1 into the atomizing device 3, thereby improving the efficiency of inserting the sealing plug 1 into the electronic atomizing device.

[0047] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 3 to 6 The airflow channel includes an air inlet 2, an atomization channel 3, and an air shut-off port 4. The atomization channel 3 is connected to one end of the air inlet 2. The air shut-off port 4 is located at the other end of the air inlet 2 and is used to connect the air inlet 2 to the outside atmosphere. The sealing plug 1 can pass through the air shut-off port 4 and extend into the air inlet 2 to seal the air shut-off port 4 and the air inlet 2. That is, during the process of inserting the sealing plug 1 into the electronic atomizing device, the head of the sealing plug 1 passes through the air shut-off port 4 and is inserted into the air inlet 2, so that the sealing plug 1 can seal the air shut-off port 4 and the air inlet 2. This arrangement is to improve the sealing effect of the sealing plug 1 on the electronic atomizing device.

[0048] Current disposable electronic atomizing devices generally have the following problems: If e-liquid leaks from the e-liquid tank during transportation, it can easily seep into the microphone's sensing airflow channel 5, increasing the likelihood of false activation of the microphone 8. This can lead to malfunction of the atomizing device, causing the heating element of the atomizing component to continue heating, posing a fire hazard. Therefore, in some embodiments, please refer to... Figure 7 and Figure 8 The airflow channel includes a microphone sensing airway 5 connected to the air intake 2. When the electronic atomizer is in the upright position, the sealing position of the sealing plug 1 and the air intake 2 is higher than the connection position between the microphone sensing airway 5 and the air intake 2. With this configuration, by setting the sealing air interception hole 4 and the sealing plug 1 of the air intake 2, if e-liquid leaks from the e-liquid tank during transportation, the e-liquid will only flow to the location of the sealing plug 1. Furthermore, the sealing position of the sealing plug 1 and the air intake 2 is higher than the connection position between the microphone sensing airway 5 and the air intake 2. This ensures that even if the electronic atomizer leaks, the e-liquid will not flow through the microphone sensing airway 5 to the location of the microphone 8, thus preventing accidental activation of the microphone 8, malfunction of the electronic atomizer, continuous heating of the heating element of the atomizing device, and potential fire hazards, thereby improving the safety of the electronic atomizer during use.

[0049] It should be noted that "electronic atomizer in the upright position" means that the electronic atomizer is in the correct position. Figure 7 When shown in the state.

[0050] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 3 to 6The electronic atomizing device also includes a condensation chamber 6 for storing condensate. An annular absorbent cotton 7 is installed inside the condensation chamber 6. The air intake duct 2 and the atomization channel 3 are connected through the hollow area of ​​the annular absorbent cotton 7. Thus, after the user inhales the electronic atomizing device, condensate is generated in the atomization channel 3. The condensate in the atomization channel 3 flows downwards under gravity. Since the air intake duct 2 and the atomization channel 3 are connected through the hollow area of ​​the annular absorbent cotton 7, the condensate flows into the condensation chamber 6. The annular absorbent cotton 7 in the condensation chamber 6 absorbs the condensate, reducing the amount of condensate flowing into the air intake duct 2. This reduces the amount of condensate flowing through the air intake duct 2 to the microphone sensing airway 5 or from the cut-off port 4 to the outside of the electronic atomizing device.

[0051] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 3 to 6 In the axial direction of the atomizing channel 3, the atomizing channel 3 and the air intake 2 are at least partially non-overlapping. This embodiment includes two implementation methods: the projection portions of the atomizing channel 3 and the air intake 2 are not overlapping, and the projection portions of the atomizing channel 3 and the air intake 2 are not overlapping at all. Thus, after the electronic atomizing device draws in air, condensate is generated in the atomizing channel 3. Under the action of gravity, the condensate in the atomizing channel 3 flows downwards. Because the atomizing channel 3 and the air intake 2 are misaligned, the condensate flowing down from the atomizing channel 3 flows through the hollow area of ​​the annular absorbent cotton 7 into the condensation chamber 6, where the annular absorbent cotton 7 absorbs the condensate. This efficiently absorbs the condensate, further reducing the amount of condensate flowing into the air intake 2, and further reducing the amount of condensate flowing through the air intake 2 to the microphone sensing air passage 5 or from the cut-off hole 4 to the outside of the electronic atomizing device.

[0052] For example, the axial direction of the atomizing channel 3 is... Figure 6 The direction indicated by the double-headed arrow Y.

[0053] The block diagrams of devices, apparatuses, devices, and systems involved in this application are merely illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that they must be connected, arranged, or configured in the manner shown in the block diagrams. As those skilled in the art will recognize, these devices, apparatuses, devices, and systems can be connected, arranged, and configured in any manner. Words such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” etc., are open-ended terms meaning “including but not limited to,” and are used interchangeably with them. The terms “or” and “and” as used herein refer to the terms “and / or,” and are used interchangeably with them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term “such as” as used herein refers to the phrase “such as but not limited to,” and is used interchangeably with it.

[0054] It should also be noted that in the apparatus, equipment, and methods of this application, the components or steps can be disassembled and / or recombined. These disassemblies and / or recombinations should be considered as equivalent solutions of this application.

[0055] The above description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but rather to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0056] It should be understood that the qualifiers “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” “fifth,” and “sixth” used in the description of the embodiments of this application are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0057] The above description has been given for purposes of illustration and description. Furthermore, this description is not intended to limit the embodiments of this application to the forms disclosed herein. Although numerous exemplary aspects and embodiments have been discussed above, those skilled in the art will recognize certain variations, modifications, alterations, additions, and sub-combinations thereof.

Claims

1. A sealing plug, characterized in that, For sealing the airflow channel of an electronic atomizing device, including: A sealing part is used to seal the airflow passage; A force-applying part is disposed at one end of the sealing part, the force-applying part comprising a rigid material, and the strength of the rigid material being greater than the strength of the sealing part; or, the force-applying part is a receiving structure for accommodating at least a portion of the force-applying member, and the strength of the force-applying member being greater than the strength of the sealing part.

2. The sealing plug according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving structure is a blind hole extending through one end of the force-applying part away from the sealing part, the blind hole allowing the force-applying member to be detachably inserted.

3. The sealing plug according to claim 1, characterized in that, The force-applying part has a rigid body made of rigid material inside, and the rigid body is integrally formed with the force-applying part.

4. The sealing plug according to claim 1, characterized in that, The force-applying part and the sealing part are integrally formed.

5. The sealing plug according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sealing plug is made of silicone material.

6. The sealing plug according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The sealing plug also includes a limiting part integrally formed with the sealing part. The diameter of the limiting part is larger than the diameter of the sealing part, and when the sealing plug seals the airflow channel, the limiting part abuts against the housing of the electronic atomizing device.

7. The sealing plug according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, At least one annular protrusion is provided on the circumferential outer side of the sealing part, which can abut against the inner wall of the airflow channel.

8. An electronic atomizing device, characterized in that, The device includes a device body and a sealing plug as described in any one of claims 1-5, wherein the device body is provided with an airflow channel and the sealing plug is used to seal the airflow channel.

9. The electronic atomizing device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The airflow channel includes: Air intake; Atomizing channel, connected to one end of the air intake duct; and An air cut-off port is located at the other end of the air intake duct to connect the air intake duct with the outside atmosphere; The sealing plug can pass through the air-blocking hole and extend to the air intake to seal the air-blocking hole and the air intake.

10. The electronic atomizing device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The airflow channel also includes a microphone sensing airway that communicates with the air intake. When the electronic atomizing device is in the upright position, the sealing position of the sealing plug and the air intake is higher than the connection position of the microphone sensing airway and the air intake.

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