Article dispenser

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of containers, and provides an article dispenser which comprises a box body with a first cavity in the inside, an article loading inlet arranged at a first end of the box body, and an article dispensing opening arranged in a side wall of the box body; a cover which is detachably combined with the article loading inlet and is opened to expose the article loading inlet; and an article dispensing assembly which comprises a pressing mechanism, a movable piece and a pushing piece, wherein the pushing piece is movably connected with the box body; when the article dispenser is in an article storage state, the movable piece covers at least a part of the article dispensing opening to prevent articles from being provided through the article dispensing opening; when a pressing surface of the pressing mechanism is pressed, the pressing mechanism moves in a first direction, drives the movable piece to move in a second direction towards the inside of the box body to expose the article dispensing opening, and the pushing piece pushes the articles in the first cavity to move towards the article dispensing opening, so that the articles are provided through the article dispensing opening. The application enriches the functions of the article storage container, the article providing operation is simple and convenient, and the article dispenser has interestingness.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of container technology, specifically to an item dispenser. Background Technology

[0002] Cigarettes are usually sold in cigarette packs for easy carrying and use. However, because cigarette packs are relatively large, smokers who carry a whole pack with them when they go out are likely to unconsciously consume too many cigarettes in a day.

[0003] Therefore, a common approach is to use small containers that hold less cigarettes than a full pack, using physical limitations to help control the amount of cigarettes smoked. However, most small containers currently on the market use traditional box-like designs, requiring repeated opening, taking out cigarettes, and closing the lid when taking them out. Their function is limited to basic storage, lacking novelty and fun in terms of user experience.

[0004] The storage of other toothpicks, pens, straws, and bar snacks is similar to that of cigarettes; their storage containers are usually limited to providing storage functions, with single functions and a lack of fun in use. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above problems, this application provides an item dispenser to solve the problem that existing item storage devices are single-function and lack novelty and interest.

[0006] This application provides an item dispenser, including:

[0007] The box has an internal first cavity for storing items, and the first end of the box has an item loading inlet and the side wall has an item dispensing outlet.

[0008] A lid, which is removably fitted to the article loading opening, and which opens to expose the article loading opening;

[0009] An item dispensing assembly, assembled inside the box, includes a pressing mechanism, a movable part, and a pushing part. The pressing mechanism and the movable part are movably connected. The pressing surface of the pressing mechanism protrudes from the second end of the box, and the pushing part is movably connected to the box.

[0010] When the item dispenser is in the item storage state, the movable part covers at least a portion of the item dispensing opening to prevent items from being dispensed through the item dispensing opening; when the pressing surface is pressed, the pressing mechanism moves along a first direction, causing the movable part to move along a second direction toward the box body so that the item dispensing opening is exposed; the pushing member pushes the item in the first cavity toward the item dispensing opening, thereby dispensing the item through the item dispensing opening, wherein the first direction is substantially perpendicular to the second direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first cavity has a circular cross-section, the pusher is rotatably connected to the box, and the pusher rotates along a first rotation direction to push the article in the first cavity toward the article dispensing port along the circular ring.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first cavity includes a head end and a tail end, the article dispensing port is located between the head end and the tail end, a baffle is provided at the tail end to close the tail end of the first cavity, and the head end is in communication with the article dispensing port.

[0013] In some embodiments, a column fixedly connected to the box body is provided inside the box body, and the first cavity is formed between the column and the side wall of the box body; the pusher is rotatably connected to the column.

[0014] In some embodiments, the pusher includes a connecting part and a push block that are connected to each other. The connecting part is rotatably connected to the column, and a torsion spring is installed between the connecting part and the column. The push block extends into the first cavity.

[0015] When the movable part covers at least a portion of the article dispensing opening, the torsion spring is compressed under the action of an external force on the movable part;

[0016] When the movable part moves toward the box body in the second direction, exposing the item dispensing opening, the external force on the torsion spring from the movable part is released, causing the torsion spring to change from a compressed state to a reset state, thereby driving the pusher to rotate in the first rotation direction.

[0017] In some embodiments, the pressing mechanism includes a pressing part and an actuating part fixedly connected, the pressing surface is located on the pressing part, one of the actuating part and the movable part is provided with a guide groove inclined relative to the first direction, and the other is provided with a sliding part located in the guide groove, wherein when the pressing surface is pressed, the actuating part moves along the first direction, and the movable part is driven to move towards the box body along the second direction through the cooperation of the sliding part and the guide groove;

[0018] The column has a second cavity inside, which is used to accommodate the actuating part and provide space for the movement of the movable part.

[0019] In some embodiments, a pressing operation port is provided at the second end of the box body, and a limiting member is provided at the second end of the box body. The space on the side of the limiting member facing the first end of the box body forms the first cavity. A pressing cavity is formed between the limiting member and the side wall of the second end of the box body. The pressing part is assembled to the second end of the box body. The actuating part and the movable part are assembled in the first cavity. A first opening is provided at the center of the limiting member. One end of the actuating part connected to the pressing part extends out of the first opening toward the second end of the box body.

[0020] The pressing part protrudes from the pressing cavity when not pressed, and when pressed, the pressing part moves towards the bottom of the pressing cavity along the first direction within the pressing cavity.

[0021] In some embodiments, an elastic element is provided between the pressing part and the pressing cavity. When the pressing part is pressed, it squeezes the elastic element. When the pressing part is released, the elastic element resets, causing the pressing part, the actuating part, and the movable part to reset. When the movable part resets, it moves toward the outside of the box body along the second direction, thereby pushing the item out of the item dispensing port.

[0022] In some embodiments, the article is a strip-shaped article, the article dispensing port is strip-shaped, the length of the article dispensing port is greater than the length of the movable part, and the cover has a notch on the side facing the article dispensing port, so that after the movable part is reset, at one end of the article dispensing port, the notch and the part of the article dispensing port not covered by the movable part together form an upright opening of the article that matches the diameter of the article. When the movable part is reset, it pushes one end of the article to rotate around the other end of the article, thereby making the article stand up in the upright opening of the article.

[0023] In some embodiments, the article is a strip-shaped article, and the article is one of cigarettes, toothpicks, pens, straws, and snacks.

[0024] This embodiment of the application incorporates an item dispensing component in the item dispenser. A movable part in this component covers at least a portion of the item dispensing opening in the dispenser's housing. When the dispenser is in an item storage state (i.e., no item needs to be dispensed), this prevents items from falling out of the dispensing opening, thus preventing items from being dispensed through the opening. When an item needs to be dispensed, pressing the pressing surface of the pressing mechanism in the item dispensing component activates the pressing mechanism and the movable part, causing the movable part to move from covering the dispensing opening to removing it, exposing the opening. A pushing component then moves the item within the first cavity toward the dispensing opening, thus dispensing the item through it. This method extends the functionality of the item dispenser beyond the conventional storage function of a storage container, providing a pressing-to-dispense function. The dispensing operation is simple, convenient, and even somewhat fun, enriching the user experience.

[0025] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of this application and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this application more obvious and understandable, the following are specific embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the smoke distributor provided in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0028] Figure 2 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a smoke dispenser from another angle, according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Figure 3 An exploded view of the smoke dispenser provided in an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0030] Figure 4 This diagram shows an exploded view of the smoke dispenser provided in an embodiment of this application from another angle;

[0031] Figure 5 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of the end of the smoke dispenser provided in an embodiment of this application after the cover has been removed;

[0032] Figure 6 An exploded view of the pressing mechanism and moving parts in the smoke output assembly is shown.

[0033] Figure 7 A disconnected view of a smoke dispenser according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0034] Figure 8 An exploded structural diagram of the smoke dispenser according to an embodiment of this application is shown from another angle;

[0035] Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of a smoke dispenser according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0036] Figure 10 A side view of a smoke dispenser according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0037] Figure 11 Another cross-sectional view of the smoke dispenser according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0038] Figure 12 A schematic diagram is shown showing the smoke rising upright at the smoke distributor's inlet.

[0039] The reference numerals in the detailed embodiments are as follows:

[0040] Cigarette dispenser 100; box body 10; cigarette inlet 12; cigarette outlet 13; protrusion 14; column 15; reinforcing rib 151; first cavity 16; first end 16a; last end 16b; baffle 17; second cavity 18; pressing operation port 19; first end 10a of box body; second end 10b of box body; cover 20; groove 21; notch 22; cigarette outlet assembly 30; pressing mechanism 31; pressing surface 311; pressing part 312; snap-fit ​​component 312 1; Actuating part 313; Sliding part 3131; Slot 3132; Hook 3133; Moving part 32; Guide groove 321; Pushing part 33; Connecting part 331; Push block 332; Torsion spring 333; Handle 334; Limiting part 40; Base plate 41; Fixed column 411; Limiting frame 42; Pressing chamber 50; Opening 60; Smoke outlet 70; Smoke 80; First direction X; Second direction Y; First rotation direction R1; Second rotation direction R2. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application and are therefore merely examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0042] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0043] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0044] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0045] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, representing any combination of the listed objects. For example, "A and / or B" can represent three possibilities: A exists, A and B exist simultaneously, or B exists. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0046] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), similarly, "multiple sets" refers to two or more (including two sets), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two pieces).

[0047] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0048] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0049] This application provides an item dispenser, including a box body, a lid, and an item dispensing assembly. The box body has a first cavity for storing items, with an item loading inlet at a first end and an item dispensing opening on a side wall. The lid is detachably fitted onto the item loading inlet, and when opened, exposes the item loading inlet. The item dispensing assembly is assembled within the box body and includes a pressing mechanism, a movable member, and a pushing member. The pressing mechanism and the movable member are movably connected, with the pressing surface of the pressing mechanism protruding from a second end of the box body. The pushing member is movably connected to the box body. When the item dispenser is in an item storage state, the movable member covers at least a portion of the item dispensing opening to prevent items from being dispensed through the item dispensing opening. When the pressing surface is pressed, the pressing mechanism moves along a first direction, causing the movable member to move along a second direction toward the box body, exposing the item dispensing opening. The pushing member pushes the items in the first cavity toward the item dispensing opening, thereby dispensing items through the item dispensing opening. The first direction and the second direction are approximately perpendicular.

[0050] This item dispenser can be used to store and dispense strip-shaped items such as cigarettes, toothpicks, pens, straws, and snacks. The following description uses a cigarette dispenser (i.e., the item stored and dispensed is cigarettes) as an example, along with accompanying drawings, to explain the detailed structure and working principle of this item dispenser. The item loading inlet is the cigarette loading outlet, the item dispensing outlet is the cigarette dispensing outlet, and the item dispensing component is the cigarette dispensing component.

[0051] The cigarette dispenser shown in the attached diagram is also suitable for storing other strip-shaped items such as toothpicks, pens, straws, and snacks, as long as the size is adapted to fit these items.

[0052] Figure 1 This paper shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the smoke dispenser 100 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This paper shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the smoke dispenser 100 provided in an embodiment of this application from another angle. Figure 3 This diagram shows an exploded view of the smoke dispenser 100 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of the smoke dispenser 100 provided in an embodiment of this application from another angle. Figure 1 The tobacco distributor 100 is in tobacco storage mode. Figure 2 The middle tobacco distributor 100 is in the tobacco supply state (smoke not shown).

[0053] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the cigarette dispenser 100 of this embodiment includes a housing 10, a cover 20, and a cigarette dispensing assembly 30. The housing 10 has a first cavity 16 for storing cigarettes. A cigarette loading port 12 is provided at the first end 10a of the housing 10. The cover 20 is detachably fitted onto the cigarette loading port 12. When cigarettes are needed, the user opens the cover 20 to expose the cigarette loading port 12, and then loads the cigarettes into the first cavity 16 through the port 12. A raised portion 14 is provided on the outer wall of the first end 10a of the housing 10, and a groove 21 is provided on the inner wall of the cover 20. After the cover 20 is fastened to the housing 10, the raised portion 14 is embedded in the groove 21, and the two work together to prevent the cover 20 from detaching from the housing 10. In other embodiments, the positions of the raised portion 14 and the groove 21 can be interchanged; for example, the raised portion 14 is provided on the cover 20, and the groove 21 is provided on the housing 10.

[0054] The smoke exhaust assembly 30 is assembled inside the housing 10. The smoke exhaust assembly 30 includes a pressing mechanism 31, a movable member 32, and a pushing member 33. The pressing mechanism 31 and the movable member 32 are movably connected. The pressing surface 311 of the pressing mechanism 31 protrudes from the second end 10b of the housing 10, and the pushing member 33 is movably connected to the housing 10.

[0055] The side wall of the box 10 has a smoke outlet 13. When the smoke distributor 100 is in the smoke storage state (e.g. Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the movable member 32 covers at least a portion of the smoke outlet 13 to prevent smoke from being supplied through the smoke outlet 13. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the movable member 32 covers most of the area of ​​the smoke outlet 13. The movable member 32 may be embedded in the smoke outlet 13, or a portion of the top of the movable member 32 may be embedded in the smoke outlet 13, or the top of the movable member 32 may be located at the bottom of the smoke outlet 13, as long as smoke is prevented from being removed from the smoke outlet 13. When smoke is needed, the user presses the pressing surface 311 of the pressing mechanism 31, causing the pressing mechanism 31 to move along the first direction X, driving the movable member 32 to move along the second direction Y toward the inside of the box 10 so that the smoke outlet 13 is exposed (e.g., Figure 2 As shown), the pusher 33 pushes the smoke in the first cavity 16 toward the smoke outlet 13, thereby providing smoke through the smoke outlet 13. The first direction X and the second direction Y are approximately perpendicular (e.g., perpendicular, or the angle between them deviates from the range of 90 degrees ± 5 degrees due to processing errors or assembly errors). Specifically, the first direction X is along the axial direction (length direction) of the box body 10, and the second direction Y is along the radial direction of the box body 10.

[0056] In the embodiments of the present application, the smoke dispensing assembly 30 is arranged in the smoke dispenser 100. The movable member 32 in the smoke dispensing assembly 30 covers at least a part of the smoke outlet 13 of the box body 10 of the smoke dispenser 100. When the smoke dispenser 100 is in the smoke storage state (i.e., no smoke dispensing is required), it can prevent the smoke from falling out through the smoke outlet 13, that is, prevent smoke from being provided through the smoke outlet 13. When smoke dispensing is required, the pressing surface 311 of the pressing mechanism 31 in the smoke dispensing assembly 30 can be pressed to drive the linkage of the pressing mechanism 31 and the movable member 32, and finally the movable member 32 is changed from the state of covering the smoke outlet 13 to the state of moving away from the smoke outlet 13, so that the smoke outlet 13 is exposed, and then the pushing member 33 pushes the smoke in the first cavity 16 to move toward the smoke outlet 13, so as to provide smoke through the smoke outlet 13. In the above manner, the function of the smoke dispenser 100 is not limited to the smoke storage function provided by a conventional storage container, and it can also provide a press-to-dispense smoke function. The smoke dispensing operation is simple and convenient, and also has interestingness, which enriches the product use experience.

[0057] The detailed structure of the smoke dispenser 100 will be described below with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. As shown in Figures 1-4 , the box body 10 is a hollow cylinder, and a column 15 fixedly connected to the box body 10 is arranged inside the box body 10. The column 15 is arranged along the central axis of the box body 10, and a first cavity 16 is formed between the column 15 and the side wall of the box body 10. Figure 5 shows an end schematic view of the smoke dispenser 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application after the cover 20 is removed, please refer to it together Figure 5 , the cross section of the first cavity 16 is a circular ring, that is, the first cavity 16 is an annular first cavity 16. The width w of the first cavity 16 can be set as: d<w<1.2d, where d is the diameter of one cigarette. Through this size setting, a circle of cigarettes can be stored along the ring in the first cavity 16, and at the same time, a moving space for the cigarettes to move along the first cavity 16 during smoke dispensing is reserved, so that the cigarettes will not be stuck in the first cavity 16 and cannot move. The cigarette loading port 12 is also a circular ring.

[0058] As shown in Figure 5 , the first cavity 16 includes a first end 16a and a tail end 16b, the smoke outlet 13 is located between the first end 16a and the tail end 16b, a baffle 17 is arranged at the tail end 16b to close the tail end 16b of the first cavity 16, and the first end 16a is communicated with the smoke outlet 13. The pushing member 33 is rotatably connected with the column 15, so that the pushing member 33 is rotatably connected to the box body 10. The pushing member 33 includes a connecting portion 331 and a pushing block 332 connected to each other. The connecting portion 331 is rotatably connected to the column 15, a torsion spring 333 is installed between the connecting portion 331 and the column 15, and the pushing block 332 extends into the first cavity 16. A handle 334 is arranged on the pushing member 33, and the pushing member 33 can be operated through the handle 334.

[0059] When the cigarette is loaded into the first cavity 16, the user can turn the handle 334 to make the pusher 33 rotate along the second rotation direction R2 to the tail end 16b, so that the first cavity 16 provides the maximum capacity space, at which time the maximum number of cigarettes can be loaded.

[0060] After the cigarette is loaded, since the movable part 32 covers most of the cigarette outlet 13, the movable part 32 blocks the cigarette outlet 13, preventing the cigarette in the first cavity 16 from moving out of the cigarette outlet 13, thereby restricting the pusher 33 to the current position. At this time, the torsion spring 333 is in a compressed state.

[0061] When smoke is emitted, the movable part 32 moves inward toward the box 10 along the second direction Y, exposing the smoke outlet 13. The movable part 32 no longer obstructs the smoke outlet 13, and the torsion spring 333 changes from the compressed state to the reset state, driving the pushing part 33 to rotate along the first rotation direction R1, thereby pushing the smoke in the first cavity 16 toward the smoke outlet 13 along the annular first cavity 16. The first rotation direction R1 is opposite to the second rotation direction R2. When the first cigarette located at the head end 16a of the first cavity 16 moves to the smoke outlet 13 and is above the movable member 32, smoke is supplied from the smoke outlet 13. At this time, the user can release the pressure on the pressing part 312, that is, release the pressure. The pressing part 312, the actuating part 313 and the movable member 32 reset, and the movable member 32 returns to the position of blocking the smoke outlet 13, so that the smoke in the first cavity 16 cannot move out of the smoke outlet 13. The pushing member 33 is restricted to its current position again. At this time, the torsion spring 333 returns to the compressed state (the degree of compression of the torsion spring 333 varies depending on the amount of smoke remaining in the first cavity 16, but it is always in a compressed state). The smoke outlet 13 is strip-shaped, and the size of the smoke outlet 13 is adapted to the smoke. The length and width of the smoke outlet 13 can be appropriately larger than the size of the smoke in the length and width directions, respectively, so that the smoke outlet 13 can supply smoke (that is, the smoke can come out from the smoke outlet 13).

[0062] Figure 6 An exploded view of the pressing mechanism 31 and the movable part 32 in the smoke outlet assembly 30 is shown. Figure 6 As shown, the pressing mechanism 31 includes a pressing part 312 and an actuating part 313. The pressing surface 311 is located at one end of the pressing part 312. The movable member 32 is provided with a guide groove 321 inclined relative to the first direction X, and the actuating part 313 is provided with a sliding member 3131, which is located within the guide groove 321. When the pressing surface 311 is pressed, the actuating part 313 moves along the first direction X, and the sliding member 3131, in cooperation with the guide groove 321, drives the movable member 32 to move inward toward the housing 10 along the second direction Y. In some embodiments, the movable member 32 may also be provided with a sliding member 3131, and the actuating part 313 may be provided with a guide groove 321.

[0063] The pressing part 312 is cap-shaped. The actuating part 313 is plate-shaped, and sliding members 3131 are provided on both sides of the actuating part 313. The movable member 32 is U-shaped, and guide grooves 321 are provided on both sides of the movable member 32. The sliding members 3131 on both sides of the actuating part 313 respectively cooperate with the guide grooves 321 on both sides of the movable member 32. The movable member 32 is nested on both sides of the braking member as it moves in the second direction Y toward the housing 10.

[0064] Figure 7 An open view of the smoke dispenser 100 according to an embodiment of this application is shown, as follows: Figure 7 As shown, the column 15 has a second cavity 18 inside, which is used to accommodate the actuating part 313 and provide space for the movement of the movable part 32. The column 15 has a second opening above the second cavity 18, and the movable part 32 is embedded in the second opening and can be driven to move longitudinally along the second opening by the actuating part 313. Reinforcing ribs 151 are provided on the inner wall of the column 15.

[0065] Figure 8 This paper shows an exploded structural diagram of the smoke dispenser 100 according to another embodiment of the present application. Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of a smoke dispenser 100 according to an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, a pressing operation port 19 is provided at the second end 10b of the box body 10, and a limiting member 40 is provided at the second end 10b of the box body 10. The space on the side of the limiting member 40 facing the first end 10a of the box body 10 forms a first cavity 16 (as shown). Figure 4 As shown, a pressing cavity 50 is formed between the limiting member 40 and the side wall of the second end 10b of the box body 10. The pressing part 312 is assembled to the second end 10b of the box body 10. The actuating part 313 and the movable part 32 are assembled in the first cavity 16. The limiting member 40 has a first opening 60 at its center. The end of the actuating part 313 connected to the pressing part 312 extends out of the first opening 60 toward the second end 10b of the box body 10. The pressing part 312 protrudes out of the pressing cavity 50 when not pressed. When the pressing part 312 is pressed, it moves in the pressing cavity 50 along the first direction X toward the bottom of the pressing cavity 50.

[0066] The limiting member 40 includes a base plate 41 and a limiting frame 42 fixed on the base plate 41. The outer periphery of the base plate 41 is connected to the side wall of the box body 10. The inner side wall of the pressing part 312 is cylindrical, and at least part of the outer wall of the limiting frame 42 is arc-shaped, which is adapted to the shape of the inner wall of the pressing part 312. When the pressing part 312 is pressed into place, its inner bottom wall abuts against the top of the limiting frame 42. At this time, the movable member 32 moves down into place, providing sufficient space for the smoke to move out of the smoke outlet 13.

[0067] The aforementioned column 15 is fixed to the base plate 41, thereby achieving a fixed connection between the column 15 and the box body 10.

[0068] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 8 The pressing part 312 and the actuating part 313 are fixedly connected, and the connection method can be snap-fit. In the embodiment shown in the figure, a snap-fit ​​member 3121 is provided on the inner side of the pressing part 312, and a slot 3132 adapted to the shape of the snap-fit ​​member 3121 is provided at the end of the actuating part 313 that is connected to the pressing part 312. The snap-fit ​​member 3121 snaps into the slot 3132, thereby fixing the pressing part 312 and the actuating part 313. The shape of the snap-fit ​​member 3121 is not limited, as long as it can achieve the fixed connection between the pressing part 312 and the actuating part 313. In addition, the fixed connection between the pressing part 312 and the actuating part 313 can also be achieved by welding, gluing, or other methods.

[0069] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 9 The end of the actuator 313 connected to the pressing part 312 is also provided with a hook 3133. When the user releases the press and the pressing part 312 drives the actuator 313 to reset, the hook 3133 hooks the bottom end of the limiting frame 42 of the limiting member 40 to prevent the pressing part 312 and the actuator 313 from disengaging from the box body 10, thereby achieving the limiting of the pressing part 312 and the actuator 313 when they are reset.

[0070] An elastic element is provided between the pressing part 312 and the pressing cavity 50. When the pressing part 312 is pressed, it squeezes the elastic element. When the pressing part 312 is released, the elastic element resets, causing the pressing part 312, the actuating part 313 and the movable part 32 to reset. When the movable part 32 resets, it moves towards the outside of the box body 10 along the second direction Y, thereby pushing the smoke out from the smoke outlet 13.

[0071] The elastic element can be a compression spring. For example... Figure 8 As shown, a fixing post 411 is provided on the base plate 41, and a compression spring (not shown in the figure) is sleeved on the fixing post 411. The fixed end of the compression spring abuts against the base plate 41, and the movable end of the compression spring abuts against the inner side of the pressing part 312 opposite to the pressing surface 311.

[0072] Figure 10 A side view of a smoke dispenser 100 according to an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 11 Another cross-sectional view of a smoke dispenser 100 according to an embodiment of this application is shown. (See attached image.) Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the length of the strip-shaped smoke outlet 13 is greater than the length of the movable member 32, so that after the movable member 32 is reset, a vertical smoke outlet 70 adapted to the diameter of the smoke is formed at one end of the smoke outlet 13. Figure 12 As shown, when the movable part 32 is reset, it pushes one end of the smoke 80 to rotate around the other end of the smoke 80, thereby making the smoke 80 stand up at the smoke outlet 70.

[0073] Please continue reading.Figures 1 to 4 ,as well as Figure 10 and Figure 11 The cover 20 has a notch 22 on the side facing the smoke outlet 13. The notch 22 and the part of the smoke outlet 13 not covered by the moving part 32 together form the vertical smoke outlet 70. The notch 22 is roughly arc-shaped (e.g., semi-circular or smaller than a semi-circular arc) to fit the outer contour of the smoke portion. During the smoke discharge process, Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown in the diagram, the right side of the smoke is pushed upward by the movable part 32, and the left side of the smoke is blocked by the edge of the cover 20. Therefore, when the right side of the smoke moves upward, the left side of the smoke moves downward. When the movable part 32 returns to its original position, the smoke stands upright at the smoke outlet 70.

[0074] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any way. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An item dispenser, characterized in that, include: The box has an internal first cavity for storing items, and the first end of the box has an item loading inlet and the side wall has an item dispensing outlet. A lid, which is removably fitted to the article loading opening, and which opens to expose the article loading opening; An item dispensing assembly, assembled inside the box, includes a pressing mechanism, a movable part, and a pushing part. The pressing mechanism and the movable part are movably connected. The pressing surface of the pressing mechanism protrudes from the second end of the box, and the pushing part is movably connected to the box. When the item dispenser is in the item storage state, the movable part covers at least a portion of the item dispensing opening to prevent items from being dispensed through the item dispensing opening; when the pressing surface is pressed, the pressing mechanism moves along a first direction, causing the movable part to move along a second direction toward the box body so that the item dispensing opening is exposed; the pushing member pushes the item in the first cavity toward the item dispensing opening, thereby dispensing the item through the item dispensing opening, wherein the first direction is substantially perpendicular to the second direction.

2. The item dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first cavity has a circular cross-section. The pusher is rotatably connected to the box. The pusher rotates along a first rotation direction, thereby pushing the item in the first cavity toward the item dispensing port along the circular ring.

3. The item dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first cavity includes a head end and a tail end, the item dispensing port is located between the head end and the tail end, a baffle is provided at the tail end to close the tail end of the first cavity, and the head end is in communication with the item dispensing port.

4. The item dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body is provided with a column fixedly connected to the box body, and the first cavity is formed between the column and the side wall of the box body; the pusher is rotatably connected to the column.

5. The item dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pushing component includes a connecting part and a pushing block that are connected to each other. The connecting part is rotatably connected to the column. A torsion spring is installed between the connecting part and the column. The pushing block extends into the first cavity. When the movable part covers at least a portion of the article dispensing opening, the torsion spring is compressed under the action of an external force on the movable part; When the movable part moves toward the box body in the second direction, exposing the item dispensing opening, the external force on the torsion spring from the movable part is released, causing the torsion spring to change from a compressed state to a reset state, thereby driving the pusher to rotate in the first rotation direction.

6. The item dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pressing mechanism includes a pressing part and an actuating part fixedly connected. The pressing surface is located on the pressing part. One of the actuating part and the movable part is provided with a guide groove inclined relative to the first direction, and the other is provided with a sliding part. The sliding part is located in the guide groove. When the pressing surface is pressed, the actuating part moves along the first direction, and the sliding part, in cooperation with the guide groove, drives the movable part to move towards the box body along the second direction. The column has a second cavity inside, which is used to accommodate the actuating part and provide space for the movement of the movable part.

7. The item dispenser according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second end of the box body is provided with a pressing operation port, and a limiting member is provided at the second end of the box body. The space on the side of the limiting member facing the first end of the box body forms the first cavity. A pressing cavity is formed between the limiting member and the side wall of the second end of the box body. The pressing part is assembled to the second end of the box body. The actuating part and the movable part are assembled in the first cavity. The center of the limiting member is provided with a first opening. The end of the actuating part connected to the pressing part extends out of the first opening towards the second end of the box body. The pressing part protrudes from the pressing cavity when not pressed, and when pressed, the pressing part moves towards the bottom of the pressing cavity along the first direction within the pressing cavity.

8. The item dispenser according to claim 7, characterized in that, An elastic element is provided between the pressing part and the pressing cavity. When the pressing part is pressed, it squeezes the elastic element. When the pressing part is released, the elastic element resets, causing the pressing part, the actuating part, and the movable part to reset. When the movable part resets, it moves towards the outside of the box body along the second direction, thereby pushing the item out of the item dispensing port.

9. The item dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The item is a strip-shaped item, and the item dispensing port is also strip-shaped. The length of the item dispensing port is greater than the length of the movable part. The cover has a notch on the side facing the item dispensing port so that after the movable part is reset, the notch and the part of the item dispensing port not covered by the movable part together form an upright opening at one end of the item dispensing port that matches the diameter of the item. When the movable part is reset, it pushes one end of the item to rotate around the other end of the item, thereby making the item stand up in the upright opening.

10. The item dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The item is a strip-shaped item, and it is one of the following: cigarette, toothpick, pen, straw, and snack.

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