CIGARETTE ROD AND ATOMIZATION DEVICE
The present disclosure provides a cigarette rod and an atomization device, the cigarette rod includes a housing, a first bracket, a power device, a circuit board assembly, a conductive device, a board assembly, a display component, and a display unit. An installation space is defined in the housing, and a display port is defined on the housing. The first bracket is located within the installation space. The power device and the circuit board assembly are respectively installed on the first bracket. The display component includes a screen and a display unit which electrically connected to the circuit board assembly. The display unit is corresponding to the display port, and the screen is located on one of the first bracket and the housing to close the display port. Users observe the display information through the display unit, which improves the intelligence of the circuit board rod.
This application is a continuation-in-part under 35 U.S.C. § 120 of international patent application PCT/CN2021/139805 filed Dec. 20, 2021. The international patent application claims priority to China Application No. 202110336640.X, which has a filing date of Mar. 29, 2021, and is filed in China National Intellectual Property Administration, and the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated in the application by reference.
FIELDThe subject matter relates to electronic cigarettes, and more particularly to a cigarette rod and an atomization device.
BACKGROUNDIn a related technology, an electronic cigarette will remind users through motor vibration, when the users reach a certain number of puffs in a determined time. Users only know the current continuous number of puffs when the motor is vibrated, but cannot know the current total number of puffs or the total number of puffs in a day.
In some related technologies, some electronic cigarettes can use different colors of indicator lights to remind users of battery surplus, but the electronic cigarettes cannot display the actual battery level, that causes inconvenience to users.
SUMMARYThe present disclosure provides a cigarette rod of an atomization device, which includes a housing, a first bracket, a power device, a circuit board assembly, a conductive device, a board assembly, a display component, and a display unit. An installation space is defined in the housing, and a display port is defined on the housing. The first bracket is located within the installation space. The power device and the circuit board assembly are respectively installed on the first bracket. The conductive device, the power device, and the circuit board assembly is electrically connected. The display component includes a screen and a display unit which electrically connected to the circuit board assembly. The display unit is fixed on the first bracket and corresponding to the display port, and the screen is located on one of the first bracket and the housing to cover the display port.
Other aspects and embodiments of the present disclosure are also expected. The above summary and the following detailed description are not intended to limit the present disclosure to any particular embodiment, but are merely intended to describe some embodiments of the present disclosure.
Implementations of the present technology will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the attached figures.
The embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below. Throughout the specification, the same or similar components and components having the same or similar functions are denoted by similar reference numerals. The embodiments described herein with respect to the drawings are illustrative and used for providing a basic understanding of the present disclosure. The embodiments of the present disclosure should not be interpreted as limitations to the present disclosure.
In the description of the present disclosure, orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms “middle”, “length”, “thickness”, “on”, “under”, “horizontal”, “top”, “bottom”, “inside”, and “outside” are indicated relative to the orientations or positional relationships shown in the attached drawings. The above terms are only for the convenience of describing and simplifying the present disclosure, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have specific orientations or must be constructed and operated in the specific orientations. Thus, the above terms are not intended to limit the implementation scope of the present disclosure. In addition, the terms “first” and “second” are only used for describing purpose, and not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance or to imply the quantity of the features referred to. Therefore, the feature limited by “first” or “second” can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the said features. In the description of the present disclosure, “multiple” means two or more unless otherwise specified.
In the description of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, the terms “install”, “fix”, and “connect” should be broadly understood as, for example, fixedly connect, detachably connect, or integrally connect. The above terms may also be understood as mechanically connect, electrically connect, or communicatively connect. The above terms may also be understood as directly connect or indirectly connect through an intermediate medium. The above terms may also be understood as internally connect two components or interact between the two components. For one having ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present disclosure can be understood based on specific circumstances.
In the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, when a first feature is described as being on or under a second feature, the first feature and the second feature may be in direct contact with each other. The first feature and the second feature may also be in indirect contact with each other through an additional feature therebetween. Moreover, when the first feature is described as being on, above, or over the second feature, the first feature may be directly or diagonally above the second feature, or a horizontal height of the first feature may be large than that of the second feature. When the first feature is described as being under or below the second feature, the first feature may be directly or diagonally below the second feature, or the horizontal height of the first feature may be less than that of the second feature.
The following description provides various embodiment or examples to implement different structures of the present disclosure. Only specific components and configurations in the embodiment or examples are described below for simplicity. Of course, they are only examples and are not considered as limiting the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, reference numerals have been repeated among different embodiments or examples to indicate corresponding or analogous members for simplicity, and are not intended to indicate the relationship among the different embodiments or examples discussed herein. In addition, the present disclosure also provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but one having ordinary skill in the art will realize that other processes and materials may also be used.
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The first bracket 200 is located in the installation space 10. The cigarette rod 1000 further includes a power device 300 and a circuit board assembly 400. The power device 300 is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly 400. The conductive device 500 is electrically connected to the power device 300 and the circuit board assembly 400.
The display component 600 includes a display unit 50 and a screen 51. The display unit 50 is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly 400. The display unit 50 is fixed on the first bracket 200 and corresponding to the display port 12. The screen 51 is arranged on the first bracket 200 and/or the housing 100 to seal the display port 12, thereby preventing external substances such as liquids from entering the cigarette rod 1000. The screen 51 is arranged on the first bracket 200 and/or the housing 100 means that: the screen 51 is arranged on the first bracket 200, or the screen 51 is arranged on the housing 100, or the screen 51 is arranged on the first bracket 200 and the housing 100.
When the cartridge module 2000 cooperates with the cigarette rod 1000, at least a portion of the cartridge module 2000 is inserted into the installation space 10 through the socket 11. As shown in
The display unit 50 is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly 400 to display the information transmitted by the circuit board assembly 400. The type of the information displayed by the display unit 50 can be determined by the user's requirement. The information may be, for example, the taste, the number of inhalations, the suck interval, or the battery balance of the cartridge module 2000.
In an embodiment, the cigarette rod 1000 further includes a sensor 920. The sensor 920 is set within the installation space 10. The sensor 920 is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly 400. The sensor 920 is configured to sense signals such as airflow, pressure changes, or sound waves.
The circuit board assembly 400 is configured to obtain the number of the inhalations from the sensor 920, and transmit the information of the number of the inhalations to the display unit 50, so that the display unit 50 displays the number of the inhalations. The number of the inhalations could be, for example, the total suction number measured since the atomization device was used, the total number of suctions taken on that day, the number of suctions taken per day within a week, or the total number of suctions taken continuously.
In an embodiment, when displaying a taste of substances formable smoke within the cartridge module 2000, the cartridge module 2000 further includes a sensing circuit board 3. The sensing circuit board 3 is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly 400. The sensing circuit board 3 is configured to detect the taste of the substances formable smoke in the cartridge module 2000. The circuit board assembly 400 transmits the information of the substances formable smoke taste detected by the sensing circuit board 3 to the display unit 50.
The principle of sensing the taste of substances formable smoke on the sensing circuit board 3 is existing technology, such as identifying the taste by identifying the resistance of substances formable smoke, which is not described in detail.
By setting the display unit 50 of the display component 600 electrically connecting to the circuit board assembly 400, at least part of the display unit 50 is exposed from the display port 12. The display unit 50 is configured to display the information transmitted by the circuit board assembly 400, allowing users to observe the display information through the display unit 50, which improves the intelligence of the circuit board rod 1000.
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In an embodiment, the multiple protrusions 71 are set around the edge spacing of the circuit board assembly 400. A second through hole 72 is defined on the second bracket 700. An electrical connection part of the display unit 50 is connected to the circuit board assembly 400 through the second through hole 72. The electrical connection part of the display unit 50 may be, for example, a flexible circuit board or wires.
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In an embodiment, the display unit 50 is adhered to the first bracket 200 using adhesive such as foam adhesive.
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In an embodiment, the first screen seal 940 is sealed foam, and the first screen seal 940 is pasted onto the first bracket 200.
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In another embodiment, the screen 51 is configured to be fixed to the first bracket 200 through a dispensing process.
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The wireless communication module 900 is arranged directly opposite the screen 51. The screen 51 is located on the same side of the display unit 50 and the wireless communication module 900, ensuring that the wireless signal could pass through the screen 51 and make reasonable use of the space of the cigarette rod 1000. The wireless communication module 900 includes a bluetooth antenna 91 and an NFC antenna 92. The bluetooth antenna 91 and the NFC antenna 92 are spaced along the extension direction of screen 51. The NFC antenna 92 can be attached to the first bracket 200 through, for example, adhesive.
In another embodiment, the wireless communication module 900 includes one of the bluetooth antenna 91 and the NFC antenna 92.
In another embodiment, when the display unit 50 and the circuit board assembly 400 are located on both sides of the first bracket 200, a fourth through hole 27 is defined on the first bracket 200, as shown in
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The first bracket 200 defines an air pass 28. The air pass 28 is connected to the airflow vent 41. When users aspirate the cartridge module 2000, the external air is sensed by the sensor 920 through the air passage 28 and the airflow vent 41.
The second seal part 960 has a sealing effect on the airflow vent 41, preventing liquids such as oil from entering the airflow vent 41 and damaging the sensor 920 and making the sealing method of the airflow vent 41 simple.
In an embodiment, at least a portion of the second seal part 960 is connected to the first bracket 200, thereby improving sealing reliability.
In an embodiment, the second seal part 960 is sealing silicone and attached to the circuit board assembly 400 to prevent the second seal part 960 from falling.
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When assembling the vibration motor 930, the deformable structure is squeezed and deformed by the vibration motor 930. After assembling the vibration motor 930 into the clamping space, the deformable structure is restored to a deformed state or an undeformed state, so that the vibration motor 930 could not detach from the clamping space. The third bracket 970 is fixed to the first bracket 200. For example, the third bracket 970 is installed on the first bracket 200 through a screw fixation. For another example, the third bracket 970 and the first bracket 200 are integrally formed parts.
In an embodiment, the third bracket 970 includes a body 21 and a clamping part 22. A groove 23 is defined on the body 21. The two ends of clamping part 22 are connected to inner walls of the groove 23. The clamping part 22 and the walls of the groove 23 are enclosed to form the clamping space. The deformable structure includes the clamping part 22. The clamping part 22 is squeezed and deformed during the installation of the vibration motor 930 to the groove 23. After installing the vibration motor 930 into the groove 23, the clamping part 22 is restored to a deformed state or an undeformed state, causing the vibration motor 930 to be clamped inside the groove 23. The assembly process of vibration motor 930 is simple and cost-effective.
The vibration motor 930 is installed from one side of the groove 23 into the groove 23. A portion of the outer walls of vibration motor 930 are in contact with the inner walls of the groove 23. The opposite side walls of the vibration motor 930 are in contact with a bottom wall of the groove 23 and the clamping part 22. A third through hole 230 is defined on the bottom wall of the groove 23. The vibration motor 930 is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly 400 through the third through hole 230.
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In an embodiment, the first pin 1 of the cartridge module 2000 is formed or fixed on the sensing circuit board 3.
In an embodiment, the heating element 2 is electrically connected to the first pin 1. The power of the power device 300 is transmitted to the heating element 2 through the conductive device 500 and the first pin 1, allowing the heating element 2 to heat the substances formable smoke.
The cartridge module 2000 further includes a cartridge case 7. The heating element 2 is located within the cartridge case 7. Cartridge case 7 defines a smoke outlet. The heating element 2 heats the substances formable smoke in the cartridge module 2000 to generate mist. Users suck the mist generated within the cartridge module 2000 through the smoke outlet.
In another embodiment, the cigarette rod 1000 do not include the power device 300. The power device 300 is an external component that could be replaced and installed within the cigarette rod 1000.
In an embodiment, a second pin 4 is located on the heating element 2. The second pin 4 is electrically connected to the sensing circuit board 3, so that the heating element 2 is electrically connected to the sensing circuit board 3.
In related arts, the second pin 4 is electrically connected to the sensing circuit board 3 through shrapnel piece. The shrapnel is welded onto the sensing circuit board 3, making installation inconvenient.
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In related arts, the second pin 4 is installed on the sensing circuit board 3 through two shrapnel pieces, which is prone to installation deviation.
The sensing circuit board 3 provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure has a first part 30 and a second part 31. One of the second pins 4 extends into the positioning hole 32 of the first part 30, and the other of the second pins 4 extends into the positioning holes 32 of the second part 31, thereby solving the problem of installation deviation.
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In an embodiment, the base 8 is a metal component, the cartridge module 2000 further includes an insulating part 9. The insulating part 9 is clamped between the base 8 and the sensing circuit board 3 to provide insulation separation.
References throughout the specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “some embodiments,” or “example” mean that at least one embodiment or example of the present disclosure comprises specific features, structures, or characteristics described in the embodiments or examples. Thus, the descriptions appear throughout the specification, such as “in one embodiment,” “in an embodiment,” “in some embodiments,” “in an example,” or “for example” are not necessarily the same embodiment or example in the present disclosure.
Even though information and advantages of the present embodiments have been set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of the structures and functions of the present embodiments, the present disclosure is illustrative only. Changes may be made in detail, especially in matters of shape, size, and arrangement of parts within the principles of the present exemplary embodiments, to the full extent indicated by the plain meaning of the terms in which the appended claims are expressed.
Claims
1. A cigarette rod for an atomization device comprising:
- a housing, an installation space and a display port defined in the housing;
- a first bracket installed in the installation space;
- a power device located on the first bracket;
- a circuit board assembly located on the first bracket;
- a conductive device electrically connected to the power device and the circuit board assembly; and
- a display component comprising a display unit and a screen,
- wherein the display unit is connected to the circuit board assembly and arranged on the first bracket, and at least part of the display unit is exposed from the display port, and the screen located on the first bracket and/or the housing to cover the display port.
2. The cigarette rod according to claim 1, wherein the first bracket comprises a first side and a second side, and the first side and the second side are arranged along a thickness direction of the first bracket, the circuit board assembly is located on the first side of the first bracket, the display unit is located on the second side of the first bracket.
3. The cigarette rod according to claim 2, wherein a first through hole is defined in the first side of the first bracket, and the display unit is installed to the second side of the first bracket through the first through hole.
4. The cigarette rod according to claim 1, wherein the circuit board assembly and the display unit are located on a same side of the first bracket.
5. The cigarette rod according to claim 4, wherein the cigarette rod further comprises a second bracket, the second bracket is located on a side of the display unit away from the display port, and the circuit board assembly is arranged on the second bracket.
6. The cigarette rod according to claim 5, wherein the second bracket provides multiple protrusions, and the multiple protrusions are spaced apart and located on a side of the second bracket deviating from the display unit, and the circuit board assembly is arranged on the multiple protrusions, and
- the second bracket defines a second through hole, and the display unit is connected to the circuit board assembly through the second through hole.
7. The cigarette rod according to claim 1, further comprising a circular first seal part, wherein the screen is located on the first bracket, and the circular first seal part is located between the screen and the first bracket.
8. The cigarette rod according to claim 1, further comprising a wireless communication module, wherein the wireless communication module is located on the first bracket and is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly.
9. The cigarette rod according to claim 8, wherein the wireless communication module faces the screen.
10. The cigarette rod according to claim 8, wherein the wireless communication module comprises at least one of a bluetooth antenna and an NFC antenna.
11. The cigarette rod according to claim 1, further comprising a trim, wherein a socket is defined in one end of the housing, and the trim is located in the installation space and arranged around the socket.
12. The cigarette rod according to claim 1, further comprising a sensor, wherein the sensor is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly and configured to sense information of airflow, pressure changes, or sound waves; and,
- the circuit board assembly is configured to obtain a number of inhalations through a detection signal of the sensor, and transmit information of the number of the inhalations to the display unit, the display unit is configured to display the number of the inhalations.
13. The cigarette rod according to claim 12, further comprising a circular second seal part, wherein an airflow vent is defined on the circuit board assembly, the sensor is located on a side of the circuit board assembly and corresponds to the airflow vent, the circular second seal part is located on a side of the circuit board assembly away from the sensor, the second seal part is arranged around the airflow vent.
14. The cigarette rod according to claim 1, further comprising a vibration motor, wherein the vibration motor is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly, and the vibration motor is configured to vibrate when the conductive device conducts with a cartridge module.
15. The cigarette rod according to claim 14, further comprising a third bracket connected to the first bracket, wherein the third bracket comprises a body and a clamping part, a groove is defined in the body, two ends of the clamping part are connected to inner walls of the groove, and a clamping space is formed between the clamping part and the inner walls of the groove, and
- the clamping part is configured to be deformed to allow the vibration motor to enter the clamping space, and the clamping part is configured to recover from the deformation to clamp the vibration motor with the inner walls of the groove.
16. The cigarette rod according to claim 15, wherein the vibration motor and the circuit board assembly are located on opposite sides of the third bracket, and a third through hole is defined in a bottom wall of the groove, the vibration motor is connected to the circuit board assembly through the third through hole.
17. A cigarette rod for an atomization device comprising:
- a housing, an installation space and a display port defined in the housing;
- a first bracket installed in the installation space to install a power device placed in the installation space;
- a circuit board assembly located on the first bracket;
- a conductive device electrically connected to the power device and the circuit board assembly; and
- a display component comprising a display unit and a screen,
- wherein the display unit is connected to the circuit board assembly, and arranged on the first bracket, and at least part of the display unit is exposed from the display port, and the screen located on the first bracket and/or the housing to cover the display port.
18. An atomization device comprising:
- a cartridge module defining a first pin; and
- a cigarette rod comprises: a housing, an installation space and a display port defined in the housing; a first bracket installed in the installation space; a power device located on the first bracket; a circuit board assembly located on the first bracket; a conductive device electrically connected to the power device and the circuit board assembly; and a display component comprising a display unit and a screen, wherein the display unit is connected to the circuit board assembly, and arranged on the first bracket, and at least part of the display unit is exposed from the display port, and the screen located on the first bracket and/or the housing to cover the display port, and the cartridge module is inserted into the cigarette rod to make the first pin contact with the conductive device to power the cartridge module.
19. The atomization device according to claim 18, wherein the cartridge module comprises a heating element and a sensing circuit board, the heating element provides a second pin electrically connected to the sensing circuit board, and the first pin is connected to the sensing circuit board or constructed by a part of the sensing circuit board, the sensing circuit board is configured to sense a taste of substances formable smoke within the cartridge module.
20. The atomization device according to claim 19, wherein a positioning hole is defined on the sensing circuit board, and the second pin is inserted into the positioning hole to limit the second pin.
Type: Application
Filed: Sep 27, 2023
Publication Date: Jan 18, 2024
Inventors: YANG-YUN JIN (Shenzhen), ZHEN CHEN (ShenZhen), SHENG-YANG XU (Shenzhen)
Application Number: 18/373,591