Display components and aerosol generating device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of aerosol generation technology, and in particular discloses a display component and an aerosol generation device, including a bracket, a display element, a control board, and a flexible circuit board. The bracket is provided with a receiving cavity and a first opening, the first opening communicating with the receiving cavity. The display element is disposed at the first opening, the control board is disposed within the receiving cavity, and the flexible circuit board is disposed within the receiving cavity, connecting the display element and the control board. Through this method, the embodiment of this utility model, by placing the flexible circuit board within the receiving cavity, eliminates the need for the flexible circuit board to wrap around the outer surface of the bracket before extending into the receiving cavity, thereby reducing the length of the flexible circuit board and eliminating the need for the flexible circuit board to be connected and fixed to the outer surface of the bracket via adhesive, thus reducing the production cost of the display component.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aerosol generation technology, and in particular to a display component and an aerosol generation device. Background Technology

[0002] Aerosol generating devices are typically equipped with display components to show information such as power consumption, heating power, and temperature, and also to enable user interaction for operation.

[0003] However, in the process of implementing the embodiments of this utility model, the inventors discovered that: currently, the display component includes a bracket, a display element, a control board, and a flexible circuit board. The display element is disposed on the bracket, the control board is disposed inside the bracket, and the flexible circuit board is connected to the display element and the control board. The flexible circuit board extends into the bracket after wrapping around the outer surface of the bracket, which makes the length of the flexible circuit board long. Furthermore, the flexible circuit board is connected and fixed to the outer surface of the bracket by an adhesive, resulting in high manufacturing costs for the display component. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide a display component and an aerosol generating device, which aims to reduce the production and manufacturing cost of the display component.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a display component, including a bracket, a display element, a control board, and a flexible circuit board. The bracket is provided with a receiving cavity and a first opening, the first opening communicating with the receiving cavity. The display element is disposed at the first opening, the control board is disposed within the receiving cavity, and the flexible circuit board is disposed within the receiving cavity, connecting the display element and the control board.

[0006] Optionally, the bracket includes a frame, a cover, and a closure. The frame is connected to the cover, the cover has a second opening that communicates with the receiving cavity, and the closure is disposed at the second opening to cover the flexible circuit board.

[0007] Optionally, the closure is provided with a blocking portion disposed in the receiving cavity, the blocking portion being used to abut against the side wall of the receiving cavity to prevent the closure from disengaging from the second opening.

[0008] Optionally, the cover is provided with a first snap-fit ​​structure, and the frame is provided with a second snap-fit ​​structure, wherein the first snap-fit ​​structure and the second snap-fit ​​structure are snapped together.

[0009] Optionally, one of the first snap-fit ​​structure and the second snap-fit ​​structure is a slot, and the other is a snap-fit ​​part.

[0010] Optionally, the frame is provided with a protrusion, the cover is provided with a groove, and the protrusion is disposed in the groove.

[0011] Optionally, the bracket is provided with a first support portion, which supports the display component.

[0012] Optionally, the sidewall of the first opening is provided with a supporting portion, which abuts against the display element.

[0013] Optionally, the display component includes a housing with a third opening, the bracket is disposed inside the housing, and the display element corresponds to the third opening.

[0014] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, another technical solution adopted by this utility model is: to provide an aerosol generating device, including an atomizing component, a power supply and the above-mentioned display component, wherein the atomizing component is electrically connected to the control board, the power supply is disposed on the bracket, and the power supply is electrically connected to the control board.

[0015] In this embodiment of the utility model, by placing the flexible circuit board inside the accommodating cavity, the flexible circuit board does not need to be wrapped around the outer surface of the bracket before extending into the accommodating cavity, thereby reducing the length of the flexible circuit board and eliminating the need for the flexible circuit board to be connected and fixed to the outer surface of the bracket by adhesive, thus reducing the production cost of the display component. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the display component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the display component structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the structure of the support for the display component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is another exploded view of the structure of the support for the display component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the display component, power supply, and charging interface according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0023] 100. Display components;

[0024] 1. Bracket; 11. Frame; 111. Second snap-fit ​​structure; 112. Disassembly port; 113. Protrusion; 114. Second support part; 115. Second restriction part; 116. Receiving groove; 117. Fifth opening; 12. Cover; 121. First opening; 122. Second opening; 123. First snap-fit ​​structure; 124. Groove; 125. First support part; 126. Supporting part; 127. First restriction part; 128. Clearance opening; 13. Closure; 131. Blocking part; 14. Receiving cavity;

[0025] 2. Display components;

[0026] 3. Control panel;

[0027] 4. Flexible circuit board;

[0028] 5. Outer shell; 51. Third opening; 52. Receiving groove; 53. Fourth opening;

[0029] 6. Transparent cover;

[0030] 200. Power supply;

[0031] 300. Charging port. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, 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 "locked" 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 "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0033] 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 invention pertains. 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 invention. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0034] Please see Figures 1-4This utility model provides a display assembly 100, which is generally cylindrical in shape. The display assembly 100 includes a support 1, a display element 2, a control board 3, and a flexible circuit board 4. Specifically, the support 1 has a receiving cavity 14 and a first opening 121, the first opening 121 connecting to the receiving cavity 14. The display element 2 is disposed at the first opening 121, the control board 3 is disposed within the receiving cavity 14, and the flexible circuit board 4 is disposed within the receiving cavity 14, connecting the display element 2 and the control board 3. By placing the flexible circuit board 4 within the receiving cavity 14, the flexible circuit board 4 does not need to wrap around the outer surface of the support 1 before extending into the receiving cavity 14, thereby reducing the length of the flexible circuit board 4 and eliminating the need for adhesive bonding to the outer surface of the support 1, thus reducing the production cost of the display assembly 100. Furthermore, because the flexible circuit board 4 is disposed within the receiving cavity 14, the bending curvature of the flexible circuit board 4 near the bending portion of the display element 2 is small, reducing the risk of damage to the flexible circuit board 4.

[0035] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The bracket 1 includes a frame 11, a cover 12, and a closure 13. The frame 11 and the cover 12 are connected, and the frame 11 and the cover 12 together define the aforementioned receiving cavity 14. A first opening 121 is provided in the cover 12, and the cover 12 is provided with a second opening 122. The second opening 122 connects the receiving cavity 14 and the first opening 121. The closure 13 is provided at the second opening 122 so that the closure 13 covers the flexible circuit board 4.

[0036] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The closure 13 is provided with a blocking part 131, which is located on the side wall of the closure 13 and is disposed in the receiving cavity 14. The blocking part 131 is used to abut against the side wall of the receiving cavity 14 so as to prevent the closure 13 from disengaging from the second opening 122.

[0037] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The cover 12 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​structure 123, and the frame 11 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​structure 111. The first snap-fit ​​structure 123 and the second snap-fit ​​structure 111 are snapped together to fix the cover 12 and the frame 11.

[0038] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4In this design, one of the first snap-fit ​​structure 123 and the second snap-fit ​​structure 111 is a slot, and the other is a snap-fit ​​part. As an example, the first snap-fit ​​structure 123 is a slot, and the second snap-fit ​​structure 111 is a snap-fit ​​part. To facilitate the removal of the cover 12, the frame 11 is provided with a removal opening 112, which connects to the receiving cavity 14. The removal opening 112 corresponds to the first snap-fit ​​structure 123 and the second snap-fit ​​structure 111; in other words, along the direction from one side of the frame 11 to the other side, at least a portion of the cross-section of the removal opening 112, at least a portion of the cross-section of the first snap-fit ​​structure 123, and at least a portion of the cross-section of the second snap-fit ​​structure 111 coincide. As another example, the first snap-fit ​​structure 123 is a snap-fit ​​part, and the second snap-fit ​​structure 111 is a slot, which is a through slot, thereby facilitating the removal of the cover 12.

[0039] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The frame 11 has a protrusion 113, and the cover 12 has a groove 124. The protrusion 113 is disposed in the groove 124, so that the protrusion 113 abuts against the bottom of the groove 124, thereby preventing the frame 11 from separating from the cover 12. By the protrusion 113 being disposed in the groove 124, and by engaging with the first snap-fit ​​structure 123 and the second snap-fit ​​structure 111, the connection stability between the frame 11 and the cover 12 is good.

[0040] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The bracket 1 is provided with a first support part 125, that is, the cover 12 is provided with a first support part 125. The first support part 125 supports the display component 2 and prevents the display component 2 from falling into the receiving cavity 14.

[0041] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The side wall of the first opening 121 is provided with a supporting part 126, which abuts against the display 2, thereby fixing the display 2 at the first opening 121. As an example, there are four supporting parts 126, two of which are spaced apart on the first side wall of the first opening 121, and the other two are spaced apart on the second side wall of the first opening 121, with the first side wall and the second side wall facing each other.

[0042] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The frame 11 is provided with a second support part 114, which is located on the side wall of the accommodating cavity 14 and supports the control plate 3.

[0043] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4The cover 12 is provided with a first limiting part 127, and the frame 11 is provided with a second limiting part 115. The second limiting part 115 is provided on the side wall of the receiving cavity 14. The first limiting part 127 is used to abut one end of the control plate 3, and the second limiting part 115 is used to abut the other end of the control plate 3, thereby limiting the control plate 3 within the receiving cavity 14 by the first limiting part 127 and the second limiting part 115. Furthermore, the cover 12 is provided with a clearance opening 128, which is used to avoid the second limiting part 115.

[0044] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The display assembly 100 also includes a housing 5, which has a third opening 51. A bracket 1 is disposed within the housing 5, and the display element 2 corresponds to the third opening 51, allowing the user to observe the display information of the display element 2 through the third opening 51. Furthermore, the display assembly 100 also includes a transparent cover 6. The housing 5 has a receiving groove 52, and the third opening 51 is located at the bottom of the receiving groove 52, communicating with the receiving groove 52. The transparent cover 6 is disposed in the receiving groove 52 and covers the third opening 51, preventing foreign objects from entering the housing 5 through the third opening 51. Since the flexible circuit board 4 is disposed within the receiving cavity 14, the flexible circuit board 4 does not need to wrap around the outer surface of the bracket 1, preventing the flexible circuit board 4 from being scratched by the housing 5 during disassembly and assembly.

[0045] This utility model also provides an embodiment of an aerosol generating device. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5 The aerosol generating device includes an atomizing component, a power supply 200, and the aforementioned display component 100. The atomizing component is electrically connected to the control board 3. The power supply 200 is mounted on the bracket 1 and electrically connected to the control board 3. The power supply 200 is used to provide electrical energy to the atomizing component so that the atomizing component heats the aerosol generating product to produce aerosol. The structure and function of the display component 100 can be found in the above embodiments and will not be described in detail here.

[0046] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 3-5 The frame 11 is provided with a receiving slot 116, which receives the power supply 200. Furthermore, the power supply 200 is a rechargeable power supply. The aerosol generating device includes a charging interface 300. The outer casing 5 is provided with a fourth opening 53. The charging interface 300 is connected to the frame 11 and exposed in the fourth opening 53. The charging interface 300 is electrically connected to the control board 3 and is used to connect to an external power supply 200 to charge the power supply 200.

[0047] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4The frame 11 is provided with a fifth opening 117, which connects the receiving slot 116 and the accommodating cavity 14. The fifth opening 117 is used for the connection line between the power supply 200 and the control board 3 to pass through.

[0048] In some embodiments, a portion of the atomizing component is inserted into the housing 5.

[0049] It should be noted that while the preferred embodiments of this utility model are provided in the specification and accompanying drawings, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are not intended to impose additional limitations on the content of this utility model; their purpose is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this utility model. Furthermore, the above-described technical features can be combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, all of which are considered to be within the scope of this utility model specification. Moreover, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A display assembly, characterized by include: The bracket is provided with a receiving cavity and a first opening, the first opening being connected to the receiving cavity; A display element is disposed at the first opening; The control panel is disposed within the accommodating cavity; A flexible circuit board is disposed within the accommodating cavity, and the flexible circuit board is connected to the display element and the control board.

2. The display component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support includes a frame, a cover, and a closure. The frame is connected to the cover. The cover has a second opening that communicates with the receiving cavity. The closure is located at the second opening to cover the flexible circuit board.

3. The display component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The closure is provided with a blocking part, which is disposed in the receiving cavity and is used to abut against the side wall of the receiving cavity to prevent the closure from disengaging from the second opening.

4. The display component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cover is provided with a first snap-fit ​​structure, and the frame is provided with a second snap-fit ​​structure, wherein the first snap-fit ​​structure and the second snap-fit ​​structure are snapped together.

5. The display component according to claim 4, characterized in that, One of the first snap-fit ​​structure and the second snap-fit ​​structure is a snap-fit ​​groove, and the other is a snap-fit ​​part.

6. The display component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The frame has a protrusion, the cover has a groove, and the protrusion is located in the groove.

7. The display component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket is provided with a first support portion, which supports the display component.

8. The display component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sidewall of the first opening is provided with a supporting part, which abuts against the display element.

9. The display component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display component includes a housing with a third opening, a bracket disposed inside the housing, and a display element corresponding to the third opening.

10. An aerosol-generating device comprising: It includes an atomizing component, a power supply, and a display component as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the atomizing component is electrically connected to the control board, the power supply is disposed on the bracket, and the power supply is electrically connected to the control board.

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