Device for trying electronic cigarette liquids

Abstract

The invention relates to a device that can be used to try electronic cigarette liquids, intended for the retail sale of electronic cigarettes, providing a system that allows the end client to try different electronic cigarettes without having to put together a complete assembly for each type of liquid, said device taking the form of a block provided internally with a set of clearomizers and vacuum pumps that convey the aroma into a single tube to the exterior. Alternatively, it can be assembled with a single vacuum pump or without any vacuum pump, using instead direction aspiration, or manual selection prior to the selected test or aspiration.

Claims

1. Device for testing e-cigarette e-liquids characterised by its operation on the basis of the combination of the following elements: a) four or more atomisers or component designed to contain cigarette liquids and to produce vapour through aspiration by a user, b) a battery that provides voltage corresponding to the atomisers, c) a battery power supply; vacuum pumps; check valves; d) a mains socket; e) a control panel incorporating power button, cigarette liquids selection button, a plurality of voltage regulators to deliver the power supply to the above cited components, and several timers to limit the test duration time; characterized by suction means consisting of a vacuum pump and check valve for each atomiser tasked with aspirating air and carrying it outwards through ducts that end in a single output for the user in the form of a fixed nozzle, on which is mounted a single use test tube or straw for carrying out the taste or olfactory test.

2. Device for testing e-cigarette e-liquids according to claim 1, characterized by channels for aspiration which is also carried out with a common vacuum pump, connected by a set of solenoid valves to a set of atomisers which operate by opening, cutting off or allowing air to pass, depending on which atomizer is actioned, for the test of the selected liquid, which is contained in one of the four atomisers and not separated from it, according to as many varieties of flavours that the device contains.

3. Device for testing electronic e-cigarette e-liquids according to claim 1, characterized by its aspiration is operated by the user, applied to the outlet of the atomiser selected, using pressure switches or flow switches which stop the electrical activation of the atomiser selected by the user, when aspiration is detected.

4. Device for testing electronic e-cigarette e-liquids according to claim 1, characterized by its aspiration is operated by the user, applied to the outlet of the atomiser selected, using a selection button for each atomiser which stops the electrical circuit when pressed and activates the operation of the same device.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

(1) To complement the description being made and in order to assist in a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention according to preferable examples of a practical design for this, a set of drawings has been attached as an integral part of this description and in which, for illustrative and unlimited purposes, the following has been represented:

(2) FIG. 1. Main diagram of Device for testing e-cigarette e-liquids provided with several vacuum pumps.

(3) FIG. 2. Main view of Device for testing e-cigarette e-liquids.

(4) FIG. 3. Main diagram of Device for testing e-cigarette e-liquids provided with a single vacuum pump.

(5) FIG. 4. Main diagram of alternative design for Device for testing e-cigarette e-liquids which does not include vacuum pumps with pressure switches.

(6) FIG. 5. Main diagram of alternative design for Device for testing e-cigarette e-liquids which does not include vacuum pumps with flow switches.

(7) FIG. 6. Main view of Device for testing e-cigarette e-liquids that does not include suction pumps with pressure switches or flow switches

(8) FIG. 7. Main diagram of alternative design for Device for testing e-cigarette e-liquids which does not include vacuum pumps for manual operation.

(9) FIG. 8. Main view of manually-operated Device for testing e-cigarette e-liquids

(10) In the above figures, the following key components can be highlighted: 1. Atomizer provided with e-liquid deposit. 2. Vacuum pumps 3. Check valves. 4. Battery that can operate independently. 5. Conventional power supply. 6. Control panel. 7. Power button. 8. Selection buttons and timings. 9. User testing nozzle. 10. Test tube or straw. 11. Solenoid valve. 12. Diodes. 13. Pressure switch. 14. Flow switch. 15. Mains socket. 16. Voltage regulator. 17. Timer.

EXAMPLE OF PREFERRED DESIGN

(11) As a preferred design for Device for testing e-cigarette e-liquids provided with several vacuum pumps in the light of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 shows how the same process is carried out by combining the following components Set of atomizers (1) vacuum pumps (2) and check valves (3) preventing the mixture of e-liquids depending on the quantity of blocks or columns and the variety of flavours to be contained by the set, in this case four. Battery (4) of the proper voltage. Conventional power supply (5) depending on plug or socket (15) of 125 or 220 volts. Control Panel (6) incorporating different automatic devices such as power button (7), e-liquids selection button (8), voltage regulators (16) to deliver supply to the different components, timers (17) to limit the test duration time in the form of an example of 5 seconds, etc.

(12) The system is complemented with the corresponding lines that end in a single output for the user in the form of a fixed nozzle (9) on which is mounted a single use test tube or straw (10) for carrying out the taste or smell test in order to ensure hygiene for each customer.

(13) Example of Alternative Design for Common Suction Pump

(14) As an example of an alternative design 1 for Device for testing e-cigarette e-liquids by using a single pump, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 2, it can be observed how the same process is carried out by combining the following elements: Set of atomizers (1), vacuum pump (2) and solenoid valve (11) which functions by opening for the testing of the selected e-liquid, depending on the quantity of blocks or columns and the variety of flavours to be contained by the set, in this case four. Battery (4) of the proper voltage. Diodes (12) that prevent multiple components be fed back at a time. Conventional power supply (5) as plug or socket (15) for network of 125 or 220 volts. Control Panel (6) incorporating different automatic devices such as power button (7), e-liquids selection button (8), voltage regulators (16) for adapting voltages to different elements, timers (17) to limit the test duration time in the form of an example of 5 seconds, etc.

(15) The system is complemented with the corresponding lines that end in a single output for the user in the form of a fixed nozzle (9) on which is mounted a single use test tube or straw (10) for carrying out the taste or smell test in order to ensure hygiene for each customer, as shown in FIG. 2.

(16) Example of Alternative Design without Vacuum Pump Through Direct Aspiration

(17) As an example of alternative design 2 for Device for testing e-cigarette e-liquids without suction pump and by direct aspiration as shown in FIGS. 4, 5 and 6, it can be observed how this does not incorporate vacuum pumps, performs e-liquid intake by the conventional method through the user on the output of the selected atomiser (1), by using a pressure switch (13) or flow switch (14) as a physical component which upon detecting aspiration, and stops the electrical activation of the atomizer selected by the user.

(18) Example of Alternative Design without Vacuum Pump by Manual Operation Selection

(19) As an example of alternative design 3 for Device for testing e-cigarette e-liquids without vacuum pump and provided with selection keyboard by manual operation as set out in FIGS. 7 and 8, it can be observed that the selection button (8) shorts the electric circuit and activates the function of the atomizer (1).

(20) It is not considered necessary to extend this description in order for any expert in the field to understand the scope of the invention and the advantages that it can provide. The component features, dimensions, or implementation techniques, including its version of a digital panel for user interaction, may vary as long as this does not alter the essence of the invention.