U.S. patent application number 14/274840 was filed with the patent office on 2015-11-12 for touch control electronic cigarette.
The applicant listed for this patent is HAO WU. Invention is credited to HAO WU.
Application Number | 20150320114 14/274840 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 52856466 |
Filed Date | 2015-11-12 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150320114 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
WU; HAO |
November 12, 2015 |
TOUCH CONTROL ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE
Abstract
A touch control electronic cigarette comprises a casing
containing a fragrance; a cigarette filter arranged at the rear end
of the casing; a smoke generator arranged inside the casing and
atomizing the fragrance into gas; a capacitive sensor module
arranged inside the cigarette filter, and generating capacitance
variation functioning as a triggering signal while the user is
touching the cigarette filter; and a control chip arranged inside
the casing, controlling the smoke generator according to the
triggering signal to atomize the fragrance into gas, which is to be
inhaled by the user, and stopping controlling the smoke generator
to atomize the fragrance while the user does not touch the
cigarette filter. The present invention is not turned on by push
button but triggered by lips of the user lest the user turn on the
electronic cigarette imprudently. Besides, the present invention
conforms to the usage habit of users.
Inventors: |
WU; HAO; (GUANGDONG,
CN) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
WU; HAO |
GUANGDONG |
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CN |
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Family ID: |
52856466 |
Appl. No.: |
14/274840 |
Filed: |
May 12, 2014 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
131/329 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A24F 47/008 20130101;
A24F 47/002 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A24F 47/00 20060101
A24F047/00 |
Claims
1. A touch control electronic cigarette comprising a casing
containing a fragrance; a cigarette filter arranged at a rear end
of said casing; a smoke generator arranged inside said casing and
atomizing said fragrance into gas; a capacitive sensor module
arranged inside said cigarette filter, and generating capacitance
variation functioning as a triggering signal while a user is
touching said cigarette filter; and a control chip arranged inside
said casing, electrically connected with said smoke generator and
said capacitive sensor module, controlling said smoke generator
according to said triggering signal to atomize said fragrance into
gas, which is to be inhaled by said user.
2. The touch control electronic cigarette according to claim 1,
wherein said casing has a cylindrical shape.
3. The touch control electronic cigarette according to claim 1
further comprising a light emitting element, which is arranged at a
front end of said casing, electrically connected with said control
chip, and controlled by said control chip to emit light according
to said triggering signal.
4. The touch control electronic cigarette according to claim 3,
wherein said light emitting element is a light emitting diode
(LED).
5. The touch control electronic cigarette according to claim 3
further comprising an energy storage element, which is arranged
inside said casing and electrically connected with said control
chip to supply power to said control chip, said smoke generator,
said capacitive sensor module, and said light emitting element.
6. The touch control electronic cigarette according to claim 5
further comprising a charging socket, which is electrically
connected with said energy storage element, and which is able to be
electrically connected with a commercial power source to charge
said energy storage element.
7. The touch control electronic cigarette according to claim 5,
wherein said energy storage element is a battery or a rechargeable
battery.
8. The touch control electronic cigarette according to claim 1,
wherein said fragrance is a liquid fragrance.
9. The touch control electronic cigarette according to claim 1
further comprising a protection sleeve for sleeving said cigarette
filter.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to an electronic cigarette,
particularly to a touch control electronic cigarette.
[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0004] Advance of science and technology has pushed many
traditional products into electronic products, not only improving
drawbacks and enhancing performance of the products (such as
digital cameras and digital musical devices) but also conveniencing
usage and reducing pollution of the products (such as automobiles
and power supply systems).
[0005] As early as in 2000, a Chinese has invented an electronic
cigarette, wherein nicotine is diluted with propylene glycol to
form a solution; the solution is atomized into gas with an
ultrasonic device; the gas is inhaled by the user to his lung and
then transmitted to the blood vessels. The electronic cigarette has
obtained the patent in 2004. With the flourishing of anti-cigarette
movements, electronic cigarettes have been spread to and
popularized in other countries now.
[0006] The current electronic cigarettes are all turned on
manually. While the user needs to smoke, he turns on the electronic
cigarette with his hand. While the user does not continue using the
electronic cigarette, he should turn off the electronic cigarette.
However, it is probable that the user forgets turning off the
electronic cigarette. Thus, the electronic cigarette is turned on
for a long time, persistently atomizing nicotine and consuming
electricity. Finally, the service life of the electronic cigarette
is shortened. Therefore, the current electronic cigarettes are
neither economical nor convenient. Besides, the current electronic
cigarettes do not conform to the usage habit of users.
[0007] Accordingly, the present invention proposes a touch control
electronic cigarette to overcome the abovementioned problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The primary objective of the present invention is to provide
a touch control electronic cigarette, which is not turned on by
push button but triggered by the lips of the user, whereby to
prevent the user from imprudently turning on the electronic
cigarette, wherefore the present invention conforms to the usage
habit of users and exempts users from turning on the electronic
cigarette manually.
[0009] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a
touch control electronic cigarette featuring simple structure, low
fabrication cost and high fabrication efficiency.
[0010] To achieve the abovementioned objectives, the present
invention proposes a touch control electronic cigarette, which
comprises a casing containing a fragrance; a cigarette filter (in
fact, it is a region simulating the cigarette filter of a real
cigarette) arranged at the rear end of the casing; a smoke
generator arranged inside the casing and at the front end of the
cigarette filter, and atomizing the fragrance into gas; a
capacitive sensor module arranged inside the cigarette filter; a
control chip arranged inside the casing and electrically connected
with the smoke generator and the capacitive sensor module. While
the cigarette filter is touched, the capacitive sensor module
generates capacitance variation functioning as a triggering signal.
The triggering signal is transmitted to the control chip. According
to the triggering signal, the control chip controls the smoke
generator to atomize the fragrance into gas, which is to be inhaled
into the mouth by the user.
[0011] Below, embodiments are described in detail in cooperation
with drawings to make easily understood the technical contents,
characteristics and accomplishments of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing the
appearance of a touch control electronic cigarette according to one
embodiment of the present invention;
[0013] FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing the
interior of a touch control electronic cigarette according to one
embodiment of the present invention;
[0014] FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing the system
of a touch control electronic cigarette according to one embodiment
of the present invention; and
[0015] FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the usage of a
touch control electronic cigarette according to one embodiment of
the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0016] Refer to FIGS. 1-3. The touch control electronic cigarette 1
of the present invention comprises a casing 10, a cigarette filter
12, a smoke generator 14, a capacitive sensor module 16, and a
control chip 18. The casing 10 contains a fragrance 28, such as a
liquid fragrance or liquid nicotine. The casing 10 has a shape of
an ordinary cigarette. In one embodiment, the casing 10 has a
cylindrical shape. The cigarette filter 12 is arranged at the rear
end of the casing 10. The smoke generator 14 is arranged inside the
casing 10 and atomizes the fragrance 28 into gas. The capacitive
sensor module 16 is arranged inside the cigarette filter 12. The
cigarette filter 12 has a touch control face, which is to be
touched by the user and protects the circuit of the capacitive
sensor module 16. While the touch control face of the cigarette
filter 12 is touched by the user, the capacitive sensor module 16
generates capacitance variation functioning as a triggering signal.
The triggering signal is transmitted to the control chip 18. The
control chip 18 is arranged inside the casing 10 and electrically
connected with the smoke generator 14 and the capacitive sensor
module 16. According to the triggering signal, the control chip 18
controls the smoke generator 14 to atomize the fragrance 28 into
gas, which is to be inhaled into the mouth by the user. If the lips
of the user leave the cigarette filter 12, the capacitive sensor
module 16 stops generating capacitance variation. Thus, the control
chip 18 receives none triggering signal and stops controlling the
smoke generator 14 to generate smoke. In one embodiment, the touch
control electronic cigarette 1 further comprises a protection
sleeve 26. While the user does not use the touch control electronic
cigarette 1, he may put the protection sleeve 16 on the cigarette
filter 12 lest the capacitive sensor module 16 be touched
imprudently and the touch control electronic cigarette 1 be turned
on unintentionally. Further, the protection sleeve 16 can prevent
the cigarette filter 12 from contamination and keep the cigarette
filter 12 clean.
[0017] In one embodiment, the touch control electronic cigarette 1
further comprises a light emitting element 20. In one embodiment,
the light emitting element 20 is a light emitting diode (LED). The
light emitting element 20 is electrically connected with and
controlled by the control chip 18. According to whether there is a
triggering signal, the control chip 18 turns on or off the light
emitting element 20. While receiving a triggering signal from the
capacitive sensor module 16, the control chip 18 turns on the light
emitting element 20. While not receiving a triggering signal from
the capacitive sensor module 16, the control chip 18 turns off the
light emitting element 20. Therefore, while the lips of the user
touches the cigarette filter 12 and makes the capacitive sensor
module 16 generate capacitance variation, the light emitting
element 20 is lighted up; while the lips of the user leaves the
cigarette filter 12, the capacitive sensor module 16 does not
generate capacitance variation, and the light emitting element 20
is turned off. Thus, while the user uses the touch control
electronic cigarette 1, the light emitting element 20 will light up
intermittently, simulating the situation of smoking.
[0018] In one embodiment, the touch control electronic cigarette 1
further comprises an energy storage element 22 arranged inside the
casing 10. The energy storage element 22 may be a battery or a
rechargeable battery. The energy storage element 22 is electrically
connected with the control chip 18 and supplies power to the
control chip 18, the smoke generator 14, the capacitive sensor
module 16 and the light emitting element 20. In one embodiment, the
energy storage element 22 is also electrically connected with a
charging socket 24, which is exposed to the exterior of the casing
10. While intending to charge the energy storage element 22, the
user electrically connects the charging socket 24 to a commercial
power source.
[0019] Refer to FIG. 4. While the user uses the touch control
electronic cigarette 1, the lips of the user touch the cigarette
filter 12 and make the capacitive sensor module 16 generate
capacitance variation functioning as a triggering signal. The
triggering signal is transmitted to the control chip 18. According
to the triggering signal, the control chip 18 controls the smoke
generator 14 to atomize a liquid fragrance. In one embodiment, the
liquid fragrance contains liquid nicotine. The user then inhales
the atomized liquid nicotine. While the lips of the user leave the
cigarette filter 12, the capacitive sensor module 16 neither
generates capacitance variation nor transmits a triggering signal
to the control chip 18. Thus, the control chip 18 stops controlling
the smoke generator 14 to generate smoke lest the touch control
electronic cigarette 1 continue generating smoke and consuming
fragrance and electricity. Thus, merely via touching the cigarette
filter 12 with his lips, the user can make the capacitive sensor
module 16 generate capacitance variation and turn on the touch
control electronic cigarette 1 without using his hand to operate
the switch of the electronic cigarette. Therefore, the present
invention pretty conforms to the usage habit of users.
[0020] In conclusion, the present invention proposes a touch
control electronic cigarette, which is characterized in that the
user needn't operate the switch of the touch control electronic
cigarette with his hand but can turn on the touch control
electronic cigarette merely via touching it with his lips, and
which features simple structure, low fabrication cost and high
fabrication efficiency.
[0021] The embodiments described above are only to exemplify the
present invention but not to limit the scope of the present
invention. Any equivalent modification or variation according to
the spirit of the present invention is to be also included within
the scope of the present invention.
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