A magnetic holder for an electronic cigarette

Abstract

A magnetic holder (1) for an electronic cigarette comprises a first connecting portion (2) configured to be attached to a wireless charging device at a charging coil thereof, and a second connecting portion (3) configured to be magnetically and removably connected to the first connecting portion (2) and comprising holding means (4) configured to hold an electronic cigarette (E).

Description

[0001] A magnetic holder for an electronic cigarette

[0002] Technical field

[0003] The present invention relates to a magnetic holder for an electronic cigarette .

[0004] In particular, the present invention relates to a magnetic holder that can be attached to any electronic device that is provided with a reverse charging standard .

[0005] For example , the present invention can be used with heat-not- burn (HNB ) devices or vapori zing devices such as electronic cigarettes .

[0006] Background

[0007] Electronic cigarettes are largely common items nowadays . However, a signi ficant drawback thereof relates to the battery charging status .

[0008] Speci fically, electronic cigarettes should always be charged and ready for use .

[0009] For this reason, the known electronic cigarettes need to be charged frequently . In this regard, speci fic charging devices for electronic cigarettes are largely available , but they are uncomfortable and unwieldly .

[0010] Additionally, the batteries for electronic cigarettes need to be of high capacity to provide the user with a functional device over the day .

[0011] For this reason, batteries for electronic cigarettes are high- priced and bulky . On the other hand, electronic devices having a reverse wireles s charging standard are broadly widespread as well . Speci fically, these comprise wireless charging devices able to wirelessly charge other electronic apparatuses .

[0012] For example , recent models of mobile phones are equipped with Qi reverse charging standard .

[0013] Summary of the Invention

[0014] In view of the above , it is an obj ect of the present invention to provide a magnetic holder for an electronic cigarette able to overcome the above-mentioned drawbacks .

[0015] In particular, it is an obj ect of the present invention to provide a magnetic holder for an electronic cigarette which allows the electronic cigarette to be correctly positioned with reference to an electronic device , for example a mobile phone , that is to be charged wirelessly .

[0016] This is achieved by means of the magnetic holder for an electronic cigarette according to claim 1 .

[0017] According to the invention, a magnetic holder for an electronic cigarette comprises a first connecting portion configured to be attached to a wireless charging device at a charging coil thereof and a second connecting portion configured to be magnetically and removably connected to the first connecting portion and comprising holding means configured to hold the electronic cigarette .

[0018] The magnetic coupling between the first and the second connecting portions allows to couple and decouple the electronic cigarette with the wireless charging device in an easy and quick way . Additionally, the magnetic coupling allows to correctly position the electronic cigarette via the magnetic holder with respect to the wireless charging device .

[0019] Indeed, with wireless charging, a charging coil of the wireles s charging device must be precisely aligned with a coil of the electronic cigarette .

[0020] In this regard, once the first connecting portion is correctly applied to the wireless charging device , the second connecting portion holding the electronic cigarette is correctly coupled to the first connecting portion due to the magnetic coupling .

[0021] In view of the above , the electronic cigarette can be connected to an electronic device , for example a mobile phone , when not in use so that it can be charged by the wireless charging device .

[0022] In this way, the electronic cigarette is always ready for use without the need for speci fic charging devices or speci fic charging operations .

[0023] Additionally, the electronic cigarette can thus be equipped with smaller and / or lower capacity batteries , which are smaller and less expensive .

[0024] According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the first connecting portion comprises a magnetic element and the second connecting portion comprises a ferromagnetic-material- containing element .

[0025] Due to this configuration, an ef fective and easy coupling o f the first and second connecting portions can be achieved .

[0026] Additionally, by arranging a magnetic element on the first connecting portion, a greater possible magnetic force can be obtained . Further, i f the user employs di f ferent kinds of second connecting portions , arranging a ferromagnetic-material- containing element on the second connecting portion, it i s simpler and less expensive .

[0027] According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the first connecting portion is ring-shaped .

[0028] This configuration allows an easy and precise placement and centering of the first connecting portion on the electronic device .

[0029] Additionally, the ring shape of the first connecting portion allows a precise coupling with the second connecting portion .

[0030] Consequently, the appropriate alignment of the electronic cigarette with the wireless charging device can be easily achieved .

[0031] Additionally, the second connecting portion can be stably connected to the first connecting portion in any rotational position . In other words , the second connecting portion can be set to fix an electronic cigarette in a tilted position, like a hori zontal position, while maintaining good stability of attachment and alignment with the charging coil .

[0032] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the second connecting portion is shaped such that it overlaps at least in part the first connecting portion .

[0033] This feature allows a stable connection between the first and second connecting portion . Additionally, this allows a stable connection between the first and second connecting portion regardless of the relative angular positions of the portions . According to a preferred aspect o f the invention, the second connecting portion comprises at least a flexible element connected to the ferromagnetic-material-containing element to define the holding means and i s configured to push the electronic cigarette against the first connecting portion .

[0034] Due to this configuration, the electronic cigarette can be ef fectively and stably held against the first connecting portion without increasing the dimensions of the holder . Indeed, as the second connecting portion comprises the flexible element , the latter can be folded when not in use , maintaining a substantially flat shape .

[0035] According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the ferromagnetic-material-containing element comprises an annular-shaped element and the flexible element comprises at least a flexible band shaped as an arc of circumference to overlap at least in part the ferromagnetic-material-containing element .

[0036] Due to this configuration, the electronic cigarette can be stably held in a correct position with reference to the wireless charging device . In this way, the electronic cigarette can be ef fectively held in the proper position with reference to the charging coil to allow the electronic cigarette to be charged .

[0037] According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the ferromagnetic-material-containing element comprises at least an arc-shaped element and the flexible element comprises at least a flexible band shaped as an arc of circumference connected to the ferromagnetic-material-containing element defining, in combination, a ring shape .

[0038] This feature allows to obtain a quick and precise coupling of the second connecting portion with the first connecting position, as the shapes of the portions at least coincide partially . Therefore , a correct alignment of the electronic cigarette with the wireless charging device can be easily achieved, while maintaining a simple and light configuration of the second connecting portion .

[0039] According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the flexible element comprises two flexible bands arranged on diametrically opposed positions of the ring-shaped second connecting portion .

[0040] Due to this configuration, the electronic cigarette can be firmly held against the first connecting portion to ensure a correct relative position of the electronic cigarette with respect to the wireless charging device , even when placed in a pocket or bag .

[0041] According to a preferred aspect of the invention, each flexible band comprises a rubber tape or a flexible textile tape with rubber fiber .

[0042] Due to this configuration, it is possible to obtain flexible bands in an easy and inexpensive way . Additionally, the electronic cigarette can be pushed against the surface of the wireless charging device , ensuring that the electronic cigarette is well in contact with the charging coil .

[0043] Further, the flexible bands made of rubber tape or flexible textile tape with rubber fiber are suf ficiently elastic that they can be easily folded .

[0044] According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the holding means further comprises a stop member arranged between the flexible band and the second connecting portion configured to limit the position of the electronic cigarette .

[0045] This improves the correct position of the electronic cigarette . Indeed, the stop member limits the movement of the electronic cigarette in a direction longitudinal to the wireless charging device in such a way that an inaccurate relative positioning of the electronic cigarette with respect to the wireless charging device is prevented .

[0046] According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the stop member comprises a stripe connected between the flexible band and the second connecting portion .

[0047] This configuration allows to easily obtain the stop member, for example as an extension of the flexible band .

[0048] According to a preferred aspect o f the invention, the stripe is flexible .

[0049] This allows the stop member to be foldable . Therefore , when the electronic cigarette is not arranged in the holding means , the stripe defining the stop member can be folded thereby reducing its si ze .

[0050] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the ferromagnetic-material-containing element comprises rubber steel . Preferably, the ferromagnetic-material-containing element is entirely made of rubber steel .

[0051] When the ferromagnetic-material-containing element is made of rubber steel , it presents a certain level of flexibility that allows the ferromagnetic-material-containing element to be made foldable in order to reduce the overall dimension of the holder . Indeed, especially when the electronic cigarette is not held in the holding means , the ferromagnetic-material- containing element can be folded in a flatter shape thereby reducing its transverse dimension .

[0052] Additionally, the rubber steel is a soft and comfortable material able to maintain the necessary ferromagnetic characteristics . According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the holding means comprises a housing connected to the second connecting portion configured to house the electronic cigarette and retaining means configured to keep the electronic cigarette in the housing .

[0053] Due to this configuration, it is possible to provide an alternative holding means which is easy to manufacture and convenient to use . Indeed, the electronic cigarette can be easily and quickly coupled and uncoupled with the housing due to the retaining means .

[0054] Brief Description of the Drawings

[0055] Hereinafter, the invention will be further described with reference to a preferred embodiment thereof , in which

[0056] Fig . 1 shows a perspective view of a magnetic holder according to a first embodiment of the present invention in a dismantled configuration;

[0057] Fig . 2 shows a perspective view of a magnetic holder according to a modi fication of the embodiment of Fig . 1 in an assembled configuration;

[0058] Fig . 3 shows a perspective view of a magnetic holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Fig . 4 shows a perspective view of a magnetic holder according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0060] Fig . 5 shows a perspective view of a magnetic holder according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention

[0061] Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments With reference to the attached figures , a magnetic holder for an electronic cigarette according to the present invention is indicated with the numeral 1 .

[0062] The magnetic holder 1 is configured to be coupled with a wireless charging apparatus . In detail , the magnetic holder 1 is configured to be coupled to any wireless charging apparatus equipped with Qi reverse charging standard .

[0063] With reference to the disclosed embodiments , a mobile phone S ( smartphone ) equipped with a reverse charging standard is shown as an example of the wireless charging apparatus .

[0064] The wireless charging apparatus may be equipped with any available reverse charging standard . For example , the wireless charging apparatus may be equipped with a Qi reverse charging apparatus . Alternatively, the wireless charging apparatus may be equipped with the magnetic resonance charging standard of AirFuel® Resonant .

[0065] For example , the wireless charging apparatus may include a charging coil that generates an alternating magnetic field .

[0066] The device to be charged contains a receiver coil within its housing which is arranged to form a wireless charging area on the housing .

[0067] During wireless charging, the wireless charging area of the device to be charged is positioned on the charging apparatus .

[0068] Consequently, the receiver coil can receive higher magnetic flux and thereby convert greater electrical energy to charge the battery of the device .

[0069] For ef fective wireless charging, the charging coil and the receiver coil must be correctly positioned relative to each other . Proper alignment ensures ef ficient energy trans fer, enabling optimal charging performance .

[0070] The magnetic holder 1 according to the present invention ensures that the electronic cigarette E is held relative to the charging apparatus such that the wireless charging portion of the electronic cigarette E , where the receiver coil i s located, is positioned at the charging coil . This ensures that wireless charging can be ef fectively performed .

[0071] According to Figs . 1 to 5 , the magnetic holder 1 comprises a first connecting portion 2 configured to be attached to the mobile phone S . In detail , the first connecting portion 2 is configured to be attached, preferably permanently, to the mobile phone S . Speci fically, the first connecting portion 2 is configured to be attached to a charging coil (not shown) o f the mobile phone S .

[0072] In this regard, the magnetic holder 1 may comprise an adhesive layer (not shown) attached to a surface of the first connecting portion 2 to be fixed to a surface ( for example , a back surface ) of the mobile phone S .

[0073] As can be appreciated from Figs . 1 to 5 , the first connecting portion 2 is configured to be smaller than the surface of the mobile phone S to which it is connected .

[0074] In general , the shape of the first connecting portion 2 is independent from the shape of the surface of the mobile phone S to which it is connected .

[0075] In view of this , the adhesive layer allows the first connecting portion 2 to be j oined to the mobile phone S regardless of the shape and dimension of the surface of the mobile phone S to which it is connected .

[0076] Still with reference to Figs . 1 to 5 , the first connecting portion 2 is preferably ring-shaped .

[0077] In an alternative embodiment (not shown) , the first connecting portion 2 may comprise two arcs arranged in opposed diametrical positions on a circumference having the same radius of the arcs .

[0078] This configuration could further reduce the distance between transmitting and receiving coil , thus improving ef ficiency .

[0079] According to the invention, the magnetic holder 1 comprises a second connecting portion 3 configured to be magnetically and removably connected to the first connecting portion 2 .

[0080] The second connecting portion 3 may have a shape corresponding to that of the first connecting portion 2 . Preferably, the second connecting portion 3 may be shaped such that it overlaps at least in part the first connecting portion 2 .

[0081] In this regard, preferably, the second connecting portion 3 is ring-shaped . Additionally, preferably, the radius of the second connecting portion 3 may be the same as the radius of the first connecting portion 2 .

[0082] Further, the first connecting portion 2 may comprise a magnetic element 5 and the second connecting portion 3 may comprise a ferromagnetic-material-containing element 6 .

[0083] For example , ferromagnetic materials such as ferrite steel , nickel , permalloy, in the form of a plate can be used in the ferromagnetic-material-containing element 6 .

[0084] According to a further embodiment , the second connecting portion 3 may be made of any ferromagnetic metal .

[0085] In an alternative (not shown) embodiment , the first connecting portion 2 may comprise a ferromagnetic-material-containing element , while the second connecting portion 3 comprises a magnetic element .

[0086] Additionally, the second connecting portion 3 comprises holding means 4 for holding the electronic cigarette E . Preferably, the holding means 4 are configured to mechanically hold the electronic cigarette E .

[0087] With reference to the embodiments of Figs . 1 to 4 , the second connecting portion 3 may comprise at least a flexible element 7 connected to the ferromagnetic-material-containing element 6 .

[0088] The flexible element 7 pushes the electronic cigarette E towards the first connecting portion 2 , maintaining the electronic cigarette E in the correct position with reference to the charging coil of the mobile phone S , thereby defining the holding means 4 .

[0089] According to an embodiment , the ferromagnetic-material- containing element 6 may comprise an annular-shaped element . Preferably, the annular-shaped element is rigid .

[0090] Additionally, the flexible element 7 comprises at least a flexible band 8 shaped as an arc of circumference and overlaps at least in part the ferromagnetic-material-containing element 6 . In detail , the at least one f lexible band 8 overlaps the annular-shaped element of the ferromagnetic-material- containing element 6 .

[0091] In this embodiment , the electronic cigarette E can be placed and held between the flexible band 8 and the annular-shaped element of the ferromagnetic-material-containing element 6 . In detail , when the electronic cigarette E is held in the holding means 4 , it is pushed towards the first connecting portion 2 and against the annular-shaped element . Still with reference to this embodiment , the flexible element 7 may comprise two flexible bands 8 , each shaped as an arc of circumference and arranged in diametrically opposed positions .

[0092] For example , the flexible bands 8 can be connected to the annular-shaped element through overmolding or any other suitable process .

[0093] In this way, the electronic cigarette E can be firmly held in two distinct and separate positions to increase the holding stability when the electronic cigarette E is inserted in the holding means 4 .

[0094] According to an alternative embodiment , the ferromagnetic- material-containing element 6 may comprise at least an arcshaped element and the flexible element 7 may comprise at least a flexible band 8 shaped as an arc of circumference connected to the ferromagnetic-material-containing element 6 defining, in combination, a ring shape .

[0095] More in detail , the ferromagnetic-material-containing element 6 may comprise two arc-shaped elements and the flexible element 7 may comprise two arc-shaped flexible bands 8 connected to each other .

[0096] In this case , preferably, the two arc-shaped elements of the ferromagnetic-material-containing element 6 and the two arcshaped flexible bands 8 subtend an angle of approximately 90 ° .

[0097] Preferably, the arcs of circumference defined by the flexible bands 8 and the arcs of circumference defined by the arcshaped elements of the ferromagnetic-material-containing element 6 may have the same radii . In this way, the flexible bands 8 and the arc-shaped elements of the ferromagnetic-material-containing element 6 together define , in combination, a ring shape .

[0098] Additionally, the radii of the arcs of circumference defined by the flexible bands 8 and the arc-shaped elements of the ferromagnetic-material-containing element 6 may be the same as the radius of the ring-shaped first connecting portion 2 . also in this embodiment , the flexible bands 8 may be arranged in diametrically opposed positions . Analogously, the arcshaped elements of the ferromagnetic-material-containing element 6 may be arranged in diametrically opposed positions .

[0099] In other words , the arc-shaped flexible bands 8 and the arcshaped elements of the ferromagnetic-material-containing element 6 are alternately connected to each other .

[0100] For example , the arc-shaped flexible bands 8 can be connected to the arc-shaped elements through overmolding or any other suitable process .

[0101] In this embodiment , the electronic cigarette E can be placed and held between the flexible bands 8 and the first connecting portion 2 . In detail , when the electronic cigarette E is held in the holding means 4 , it is pushed towards and against the first connecting portion 2 by the flexible bands 8 .

[0102] With reference to the embodiments of Figs . 1 , 2 and 4 , each flexible band 8 may comprise a rubber tape ( 8a ) .

[0103] With reference to the embodiment of Fig . 3 , each flexible band 8 may comprise a rubber tape 8a .

[0104] With speci fic reference to the embodiment of Figs . 2 and 5 , the holding means 4 may further comprise a stop member 9 to limit the position of the electronic cigarette E . Speci fically, the stop member 9 may limit the position of the electronic cigarette E along a main longitudinal direction of the mobile phone S .

[0105] More in detail , the main longitudinal direction of the mobile phone S may be defined as the direction of the greater dimension of the mobile phone S .

[0106] With reference to the embodiment of Fig . 2 , the stop member 9 can be arranged between one of the flexible bands 8 and the second connecting portion 3 preferably at a lower part of the mobile phone S .

[0107] In this way, when the user grabs the mobile phone S bearing the electronic cigarette E , it is prevented from falling out of the holding means 4 .

[0108] Preferably, the stop member 9 may comprise a stripe 10 connected between the flexible band 8 and the second connecting portion 3 .

[0109] Preferably, the stripe 10 may be flexible . As an example , the stripe 10 may be made of the same material as the bands 8 .

[0110] According to a further embodiment of the invention, the ferromagnetic-material-containing element 6 may comprise rubber steel .

[0111] Speci fically, rubber steel is a well-known material made of conductive plastic polymers with metal ions , or metal or iron particles .

[0112] Preferably, the entire second connecting portion 3 may be made of rubber steel .

[0113] It is to be noted that rubber steel presents good flexibility characteristics as well as the ability of being attracted by the magnetic element 5 of the first connecting portion 2 .

[0114] Therefore , the second connecting portion 3 made of rubber steel can perform both the function of connecting to the first connection portion 2 and that of the holding means 4 .

[0115] Indeed, the part of the second connecting portion 3 made of rubber steel that is not in contact with the electronic cigarette E can be magnetically connected with the first connecting portion 2 . At the same time , the part of the second connecting portion 3 made of rubber steel which is in contact with the electronic cigarette E can hold the electronic cigarette E against the first connecting portion 2 .

[0116] In view of this , the part of the second connecting portion 3 made of rubber steel which is in contact with the electronic cigarette E is defined by the holding means 4 .

[0117] It should be noted that this embodiment may not comprise any rigid annular-shaped element or arc-shaped element of the ferromagnetic-material-containing element 6 . Additionally, this embodiment may not comprise any flexible band .

[0118] With reference to the embodiment of Fig . 5 , the holding means 4 may comprise a housing 11 connected to the second connecting portion 3 to house the electronic cigarette E .

[0119] Preferably, the housing 11 may be rigid . For example , the housing 11 may be made of plastic .

[0120] The housing 11 may be connected to the second connecting portion 3 by means of glue or over-molding . Speci fically, the housing 11 may be connected to the ferromagnetic-material- containing element 6 of the second connecting portion 3 .

[0121] Preferably, the housing 11 may be , at least in part , countershaped with reference to the electronic cigarette E in such a way that the electronic cigarette E can be fitted in the housing 11 . Speci fically, the hous ing 11 may be counter-shaped with reference to the electronic cigarette E in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the electronic cigarette E .

[0122] Additionally, the holding means 4 may comprise retaining means 12 to keep the electronic cigarette E in the housing 11 .

[0123] The housing 11 and the retaining means 12 may configure a snap- fit system to hold the electronic cigarette E .

[0124] More in detail , the housing 11 may comprise at least two lateral walls 13 extending from the second connecting portion 3 , being parallel to each other and arranged at a predetermined distance to define a housing space for the electronic cigarette E .

[0125] Preferably, the predetermined distance between the lateral walls 13 may correspond to the width of the electronic cigarette E in such a way that the electronic cigarette E can be sandwiched between the lateral walls 13 and in contact therewith to achieve a stable arrangement in the housing 11 .

[0126] The housing 11 may further comprise a back wall (not shown) arranged between the lateral walls 13 and be parallel to the second connecting portion 3 .

[0127] Additionally, the housing 11 may further comprise a bottom wall 17 connected to the lateral walls 13 and the back wall at a lower part of the housing . The bottom wall 17 defines the stop member 9 .

[0128] Preferably, the retaining means 12 may comprise at least two proj ections 14 , each protruding from an edge of one of the lateral walls 13 toward the other lateral wall 13 . The proj ections 14 may be made of the same material as the lateral walls 13 . The proj ections 14 reduce the opening of the housing 11 to prevent the electronic cigarette E from inadvertently exiting the housing 11 .

[0129] The proj ections 14 and the lateral wall 13 may be rigid . However, they maintain a suf ficient level of flexibility to allow a temporary deformation thereof so that the electronic cigarette E can be introduced into and removed from the housing 11 .

[0130] Preferably, the magnetic holder 1 may comprise at least an additional holder 15 for holding pods of the electronic cigarette E or other accessories . Preferably, the additional holder 15 may be connected to the second connecting portion 3 .

[0131] With reference to Fig . 5 , the magnetic holder 1 may comprise two additional holders 15 arranged at opposite sides of the housing 11 .

[0132] The additional holders 15 are preferably rigid . The additional holders 15 may be made of the same material as the housing 11 . Preferably, the additional holders 15 are integral with the housing 11 .

[0133] Magnets 16 may be provided inside the additional holders 15 to maintain the position of the pods or accessories inside the additional holders 15 .

[0134] This allows to house the pods or further accessories in an easy way together with the wireless charging apparatus and the electronic cigarette .

[0135] Naturally, the description set forth herein above concerning embodiments and examples that apply the principles recogni zed by the inventors serves solely as an example of these principles and is therefore not to be understood as a limitation of the scope of the invention claimed herein . Thus , although detailed embodiments and examples have been described, they only serve to provide a better understanding of the invention defined by the independent claim and are not to be seen as limiting .

Claims

CLAIMS1. Magnetic holder (1) for an electronic cigarette comprising : a first connecting portion (2) configured to be attached to a wireless charging device at a charging coil thereof; a second connecting portion (3) configured to be magnetically and removably connected to the first connecting portion (2) and comprising holding means (4) configured to hold an electronic cigarette (E) ; wherein the first connecting portion (2) is ring-shaped.

2. Magnetic holder (1) according to claim 1, wherein the first connecting portion (2) comprises a magnetic element (5) and the second connecting portion (3) comprises a ferromagnetic-material-containing element (6) .

3. Magnetic holder (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second connecting portion (2) is shaped such that it overlaps at least in part the first connecting portion (2) .

4. Magnetic holder (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second connecting portion (3) comprises at least a flexible element (7) connected to the ferromagnetic- material-containing element (6) to define the holding means (4) and configured to push the electronic cigarette (E) towards the first connecting portion (2) .

5. Magnetic holder (1) according to claim 4, wherein the ferromagnetic-material-containing element (6) comprises an annular-shaped element and the flexible element (7) comprises at least a flexible band (8) shaped as an arc of circumference to overlap at least in part the ferromagnetic- material-containing element (6) .

6. Magnetic holder (1) according to claim 4, wherein the ferromagnetic-material-containing element (6) comprises atleast an arc-shaped element and the flexible element (7) comprises at least a flexible band (8) shaped as an arc of circumference connected to the ferromagnetic-material- containing element (6) defining, in combination, a ring shape .

7. Magnetic holder (1) according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the flexible element (7) comprises two flexible bands (8) arranged on diametrically opposed positions of the ringshaped second connecting portion (3) .

8. Magnetic holder (1) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein each flexible band (8) comprises a rubber tape (8a) or a flexible textile tape (8b) with rubber fiber.

9. Magnetic holder (1) according to any one of claims 5 to 8, wherein the holding means (4) further comprises a stop member (9) arranged between the flexible band (8) and the second connecting portion (3) configured to limit the position of the electronic cigarette (E) .

10. Magnetic holder (1) according to claim 9, wherein the stop member (9) comprises a stripe (10) connected between the flexible band (8) and the second connecting portion (3) .

11. Magnetic holder (1) according to claim 10, wherein the stripe (10) is flexible.

12. Magnetic holder (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the ferromagnetic-material-containing element (6) comprises rubber steel.

13. Magnetic holder (1) according to claim 12, wherein the ferromagnetic-material-containing element (6) is entirely made of rubber steel.

14. Magnetic holder (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the holding means (4) comprises a housing (11) connected to the second connecting portion (3) configured to house the electronic cigarette (E) , and retaining means (12) configured to keep the electronic cigarette (E) in the housing (11) .

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