Automatic dispenser of e-liquid mixtures for electronic cigarettes

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic dispenser 1 equipped with a removable magnetic stirrer 2, intended for the preparation of e-liquid mixtures for electronic cigarettes. The device according to the invention 1 comprises a housing 1.1, also called the dispenser body, peristaltic pumps 1.2 to 1.5 for transferring liquids located in bottles or containers 1.8 to 1.11 into the final mixing bottle or container 1.12 via flexible tubes with a diameter of 5 mm shown partially 1.13 in the figures, a female USB C connector 1.14 for powering the dispenser with 5 Volts DC, a touch screen 1.6 for the user interface, an electronic board 1.7 equipped with a Bluetooth / Wi-Fi compatible microprocessor for management and wireless connectivity, a female circular magnetic connector 1.15 for powering the removable stirrer 2, and two neodymium permanent magnets 1.16, measuring 8x1mm, for the removable attachment of the magnetic agitator 2 for an automatic e-liquid mixing dispenser for electronic cigarettes, comprising a housing 2.1 and 2.2, a fan 2.3 to which is glued a support 2.4 housing two circular neodymium permanent magnets 2.5, measuring 8x2 mm, four lower silent blocks 2.7 and four upper silent blocks 2.6 to hold the fan 2.3 and absorb vibrations, a circular magnetic male connector measuring 8x5mm for powering the fan 2.3 and two circular neodymium magnets 2.9, measuring 8x1mm, for the removable attachment of the agitator to the automatic e-liquid dispenser 1, and a magnetic bar 2.11, measuring 4x20mm, positioned by the user in the final mixing bottle which, synchronously with the magnets 2.9 during their rotation, creates a vortex in the liquid for a final homogeneous mixture.Such a vending machine is primarily intended for e-cigarette users, allowing them to create personalized e-liquid mixtures without any special knowledge or technique, and without the constraints of the DIY (Do It Yourself) method. See Figure 7 for the abbreviation.

Description

Title of the invention: Automatic dispenser of e-liquid mixtures for electronic cigarettes Technical field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to an automatic dispenser for making e-liquid mixtures for electronic cigarettes, allowing its user to make personalized mixtures without special knowledge or techniques and without the constraints of Do It Yourself. State of the art

[0002] Electronic cigarette users who make their own e-liquids encounter difficulties related to the precision of the mixtures and the need for technical knowledge, including the wearing of gloves to handle substances such as nicotine bases, flavorings, and the VP / VG (vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol) ratio. Achieving the correct dosages is often difficult, which can make the experience frustrating for users wishing to personalize their e-liquids. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention proposes a personal dispenser which allows the user to make mixtures for electronic cigarettes easily and without special knowledge, by automating the whole process and using commercially available bottles or containers.

[0004] The invention allows the user to choose, via the touchscreen located on top of the device or via the associated mobile application, from several flavors proportional to the number of flavor bottles that the present invention can hold and depending on the range of dispenser used, to define the desired base (VP / VG) and nicotine ratio, and the present invention accurately calculates and prepares the final mixture. It is thus possible to easily change the mixture according to preferences and habits.

[0005] Once the user has defined their preferences and validated them via the touchscreen or associated mobile application, the invention automatically dispenses the necessary quantities (base, nicotine, flavorings) from the various containers or bottles using peristaltic pumps. These containers or bottles, commonly used by e-liquid retailers, are screwed directly onto the locations indicated on the invention and via the user interface, after the user has removed the cap and the dropper located on these bottles or containers, either during the first use or during a subsequent bottle or container change.

[0006] The electronic card equipped with a microprocessor of the present invention calculates in real time the quantity of liquid to be taken from each bottle or container to be transferred into the final mixing bottle, so that the user is aware of this information via the touch screen or the associated mobile application.

[0007] The electronic card equipped with a microprocessor of the present invention calculates in real time the quantity remaining in each of the bottles or containers, thus enabling the user to be informed via the touch screen or via the associated mobile application of the bottle(s) or container(s) to be replaced.

[0008] The user experience is designed to be simple and quick. The device's interface is a touchscreen, allowing even novice users to easily prepare their mixture by following the instructions and steps displayed on the touchscreen.

[0009] The present invention is equipped with Bluetooth and Wifi connectivity functions, which allow the user, after association or pairing, to remotely control all functions and receive all information from said distributor, via the associated smartphone application.

[0010] To this end, the present invention relates to an automatic mixing and dispensing device for e-liquid for electronic cigarettes, comprising:

[0011] - A main housing having locations allowing for simple screwing commercial bottles or containers containing the various liquids needed for the final mixture (VP / VG base (vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol), nicotine, booster, flavors).

[0012] - peristaltic pumps allowing for the precise collection of the quantity of liquid in each bottle or container via latex tubes to transfer them into the final bottle or container intended for the desired e-liquid mixture.

[0013] - a touch screen enabling user interface

[0014] - an electronic card equipped with a wifi / Bluetooth compatible microprocessor for the automated control and connectivity of the present invention.

[0015] - of a USB C type female connector for 5 volt power supply continued development of the present invention in accordance with Decree 2023-1271 of December 27, 2023 on the harmonization of charging interfaces for electronic devices.

[0016] - of a removable agitator that is positioned under the bottle or container of The final mixture is coupled to a magnetic stir bar initially positioned in the final mixing bottle. The rotation of the motor located in the removable agitator causes the permanent magnets beneath the container to rotate. Thanks to the strength of the magnetic field, the stir bar in the liquid follows this rotation at the same speed as the magnet beneath the container, creating a vortex in the liquid and thus ensuring a uniform mixture.

[0017] According to the embodiment of the invention, the number of peristaltic pumps varies according to the number of bottles or aroma containers that can be screwed onto the present invention, thus increasing the possibilities of the final mixture desired by the user. Brief description of the figures

[0018] The invention will be better understood and other features and advantages will become more apparent upon reading the description given below by way of purely illustrative and non-limiting examples, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0019] Fig. 1 presents a front view of the device according to the invention.

[0020] Figure 2 shows a front view of the device according to the invention, without the housing. and front chassis, revealing the sub-assemblies composing the device of the invention.

[0021] Figures 3 to 6 represent the device of the invention in different views successively from the right, left, top and rear.

[0022] Fig. 7 represents the device of the invention with the detachable agitator device.

[0023] Figure 8 shows in detail the removable agitator device.

[0024] Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 represent an automatic e-liquid mixing dispenser for electronic cigarettes 1, comprising a housing 1.1, also called the body, peristaltic pumps 1.2 to 1.5 for transferring liquids from bottles or containers 1.8 to 1.11 into the final mixing bottle or container 1.12 via flexible tubes with a diameter of 5 mm, partially shown in 1.13, a USB-C female connector 1.14 for powering the dispenser, a touchscreen 1.6 for the user interface, an electronic board 1.7 equipped with a Wi-Fi / Bluetooth compatible microprocessor for management and wireless connectivity, a removable magnetic stirrer 2, and a female circular magnetic connector 1.15 for powering the removable stirrer 2. neodymium permanent magnets 1.16 for the removable attachment of the stirrer according to the device of the invention.

[0025] The removable agitator 2 comprises a housing 2.1 and 2.2, a fan 2.3 to which is glued a support 2.4 housing 2 circular neodymium permanent magnets 2.5 measuring 8x2mm, 4 lower silent blocks 2.7 and 4 upper silent blocks 2.6 to hold the fan 2.3 and absorb vibrations, a circular magnetic male connector measuring 8x5mm for powering the fan 2.3, 2 circular neodymium magnets 2.9 measuring 8x1mm for the removable attachment of the agitator to the automatic e-liquid dispenser 1, 3 screw 2.10 for fixing the housings 2.1 and 2.2 and a magnetic bar 2.11 which by rotation synchronized with the 2 magnets 2.5, will create a vortex in the liquid of the final mixing bottle for a homogeneous mixture.

Claims

Demands

1. Automatic dispensing device for electronic cigarette e-liquid mixture 1, comprising a housing 1.1, also called the dispenser body, peristaltic pumps 1.2 to 1.5 for transferring liquids located in bottles or containers 1.8 to 1.11 into the final mixing bottle or container 1.12 via flexible tubes 1.13 of 5mm diameter shown partially in the figures, a touch screen 1.6 for the user interface, an electronic board 1.7 equipped with a wifi / Bluetooth compatible microprocessor for management and wireless connectivity, a female USB C type connector 1.14 for supplying 5 Volts DC power to the dispenser, a female circular magnetic connector 1.15 for supplying power to the removable agitator 2, 2 neodymium permanent magnets 1.16 for the removable attachment of the agitator 2.

2. Removable agitator 2 for automatic e-liquid mixing dispenser for electronic cigarette, comprising a housing 2.1 and 2.2, a fan 2.3 on which is glued a support 2.4 accommodating 2 circular neodymium permanent magnets 2.5 of size 8x2 mm, 4 lower silent blocks 2.7 and 4 upper silent blocks 2.6 to hold the fan 2.3 and absorb vibrations, a circular magnetic male connector of size 8x5mm for powering the fan 2.3, 2 circular neodymium magnets 2.9 of size 8x1 mm for the removable attachment of the agitator on the automatic e-liquid dispenser 1 and a magnetic bar 2.11 positioned by the user in the final mixing bottle for homogeneous mixing.

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