电子烟雾化器和电子烟 Electronic cigarette smoker and electronic cigarette技术领域Technical field 本实用新型涉及日用电子产品技术领域,更具体地说,涉及一种电子烟雾化器及使用该雾化器的电子烟。 The utility model relates to the technical field of daily electronic products, and more particularly to an electronic cigarette atomizer and an electronic cigarette using the same.
背景技术Background technique 由于国家禁烟宣传的加强和人民健康意识的提高,电子烟作为传统烟草的替代品得到了越来越广泛的使用,现有的电子烟一般由烟杆和烟嘴固定组成,烟杆中设有电池,烟嘴中装有雾化器,雾化器与烟杆部立有电性连接。烟嘴中设有油杯用于盛装烟液,当人从烟嘴处开始抽烟时,烟液即缓慢流入雾化器,雾化器中的雾化丝吸取烟液,烟杆中的控制电路板感应到电流,控制雾化丝处的发热装置将烟液雾化,形成烟雾,供人体吸入。Due to the strengthening of national smoking bans and the improvement of people's health awareness, e-cigarettes have become more and more widely used as substitutes for traditional tobacco. The existing e-cigarettes are generally composed of tobacco rods and cigarette holders, and batteries are provided in the tobacco rods. The atomizer is installed in the cigarette holder, and the atomizer is electrically connected to the tobacco rod portion. There is an oil cup in the mouthpiece for containing the liquid smoke. When the person starts to smoke from the mouthpiece, the smoke liquid slowly flows into the atomizer, the atomizing wire in the atomizer sucks the smoke liquid, and the control circuit board in the tobacco rod senses. To the current, the heat generating device at the control atomizing wire atomizes the smoke liquid to form smoke for inhalation by the human body.
在上述工作过程中,当雾化器中的雾化丝发出热量对烟油进行雾化时,热量会传到到电子烟的外部。而现有的电子烟外部的隔热保护措施较少,一般只有一层保护套或者一层保护套加一层贴纸,当用户抽烟时间较长时,保护套会发烫,可能会导致用户使用时烫伤。During the above work, when the atomizing wire in the atomizer emits heat to atomize the oil, the heat is transmitted to the outside of the electronic cigarette. However, there are few thermal insulation protection measures on the outside of the existing electronic cigarette. Generally, there is only one protective cover or one protective cover plus a layer of stickers. When the user smokes for a long time, the protective cover will be hot, which may lead to user use. Burns when.
实用新型内容Utility model content 本实用新型要解决的技术问题在于,针对现有技术中连续不断地抽烟时,电子烟会发烫的缺陷,提供一种电子烟雾化器及使用该雾化器的电子烟,采用多层隔热层来隔热,有效地解决了电子烟发烫的问题,提高吸烟口感。The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is that, in view of the defects that the electronic cigarette can be hot when continuously smoking in the prior art, an electronic cigarette atomizer and an electronic cigarette using the same are provided, and a plurality of layers are used. The thermal layer is used for heat insulation, which effectively solves the problem of e-cigarette hot and improves the taste of smoking.
本实用新型解决其技术问题所采用的技术方案是:The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the technical problems thereof is:
一种电子烟雾化器,包括吸嘴盖、套设于所述吸嘴盖上的玻纤管、包覆在所述玻纤管外部的储油棉和包覆在所述储油棉外部的壳体,还包括多层隔热层和远离所述吸嘴盖一端的连接件,所述多层隔热层依次套设于所述储油棉外部,且均位于所述储油棉和所述壳体之间,所述多层隔热层的一端与嵌入所述壳体内的所述连接件抵持连接,所述多层隔热层的另一端与套合在所述壳体内的所述吸嘴盖抵持连接。An electronic cigarette atomizer includes a nozzle cover, a fiberglass tube sleeved on the nozzle cover, an oil storage cotton wrapped around the fiberglass tube, and an outer surface of the oil storage cotton The housing further includes a plurality of thermal insulation layers and a connecting member remote from one end of the nozzle cover, the plurality of thermal insulation layers are sequentially sleeved on the outside of the oil storage cotton, and both are located in the oil storage cotton and the Between the housings, one end of the multi-layer heat insulation layer is abuttingly connected to the connecting member embedded in the housing, and the other end of the multi-layer heat insulation layer is disposed in the housing. The nozzle cover is abutted against the connection.
在本实用新型的电子烟雾化器中,还包括贴纸套筒,所述贴纸套筒贴附在所述多层隔热层最外层的表面 。 In the electronic cigarette atomizer of the present invention, a sticker sleeve is further included, and the sticker sleeve is attached to a surface of the outermost layer of the plurality of heat insulation layers.
在本实用新型的电子烟雾化器中,所述玻纤管、储油棉、多层隔热层与所述贴纸套筒同轴心设置。 In the electronic cigarette atomizer of the present invention, the fiberglass tube, the oil storage cotton, and the multi-layer heat insulation layer are disposed concentrically with the sticker sleeve.
在本实用新型的电子烟雾化器中,所述多层隔热层的两两之间留有间隙。 In the electronic cigarette atomizer of the present invention, a gap is left between the two layers of the multi-layer insulation layer.
在本实用新型的电子烟雾化器中,所述多层隔热层采用金属、陶瓷、塑料、木质或纸质材料制成。 In the electronic cigarette atomizer of the present invention, the multi-layer insulation layer is made of metal, ceramic, plastic, wood or paper material.
在本实用新型的电子烟雾化器中,所述连接件包括螺纹部和卡合部,所述螺纹部和所述卡合部一体成型。 In the electronic cigarette atomizer of the present invention, the connecting member includes a threaded portion and an engaging portion, and the threaded portion and the engaging portion are integrally formed.
在本实用新型的电子烟雾化器中,所述螺纹部为圆筒形,外部设有螺纹;所述卡合部为截面呈阶梯状的圆筒,包括上盖、卡合部本体和沿着卡合部本体下端延伸的延伸部。In the electronic cigarette atomizer of the present invention, the threaded portion is cylindrical and externally provided with a thread; the engaging portion is a cylinder having a stepped cross section, including an upper cover, a engaging portion body, and along An extension extending from a lower end of the engaging body.
在本实用新型的电子烟雾化器中,所述多层隔热层包括内隔热层和外隔热层,所述内隔热层与所述延伸部抵持连接,所述外隔热层与所述上盖抵持连接。In the electronic cigarette atomizer of the present invention, the multi-layer heat insulation layer includes an inner heat insulation layer and an outer heat insulation layer, and the inner heat insulation layer is in abutting connection with the extension portion, and the outer heat insulation layer Abutting the upper cover.
在本实用新型的电子烟雾化器中,所述多层隔热层还包括位于内隔热层和外隔热层之间的中间隔热层,所述中间隔热层卡置于所述延伸部和所述卡合部本体之间。In the electronic cigarette atomizer of the present invention, the multi-layer heat insulation layer further includes an intermediate heat insulation layer between the inner heat insulation layer and the outer heat insulation layer, and the intermediate heat insulation layer is stuck in the extension Between the portion and the body of the engaging portion.
一种电子烟,包括烟嘴、套设在所述烟嘴一端的烟杆、设于所述烟杆一端的灯帽;所述烟嘴内设有如权利要求 1-9 任一项所述的电子烟雾化器。 An electronic cigarette comprising a cigarette holder, a tobacco rod disposed at one end of the cigarette holder, and a lamp cap disposed at one end of the tobacco rod; wherein the cigarette holder is provided with claims 1-9An electronic aerosolizer as claimed in any of the preceding claims.
本实用新型的电子烟雾化器和电子烟,通过在电子烟雾化器外部包覆多层隔热层进行隔热,有效地解决了当用户长时间抽烟时电子烟发烫的问题,提升吸烟口感。The electronic cigarette atomizer and the electronic cigarette of the utility model are insulated by coating a plurality of heat insulation layers on the outside of the electronic cigarette atomizer, thereby effectively solving the problem that the electronic cigarette is hot when the user smokes for a long time, and improving the smoking taste. .
附图说明DRAWINGS 下面将结合附图及实施例对本实用新型作进一步说明,附图中: The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:
图 1 是本实用新型实施例提供的电子烟雾化器的分解示意图; 1 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic cigarette atomizer provided by an embodiment of the present invention;
图 2 是本实用新型实施例提供的电子烟雾化器的结构剖视图; 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of an electronic cigarette atomizer according to an embodiment of the present invention;
图 3 是本实用新型实施例提供的电子烟的分解示意图; 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic cigarette provided by an embodiment of the present invention;
图 4 是本实用新型实施例提供的电子烟的结构剖视图。 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention.
具体实施方式detailed description 为了对本实用新型的技术特征、目的和效果有更加清楚的理解,现对照附图详细说明本实用新型的具体实施方式。 For a better understanding of the technical features, objects and effects of the present invention, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
请参阅图 1 和图 2 ,本实用新型提供的电子烟雾化器 10 包括位于壳体(未示出)内的吸嘴盖 11 、设有通孔的玻纤管 12 、储油棉 13 、多层隔热层 14 、贴纸套筒 15 、雾化组件 17 、连接件 18 、上电极 19 以及绝缘环 16 。玻纤管 12 套设于吸嘴盖 11 的上方,在玻纤管 12 的外部依次包覆储油棉 13 、多层隔热层 14 和贴纸套筒 15 ,且所述玻纤管 12 、储油棉 13 、多层隔热层 14 与所述贴纸套筒 15 同轴心设置。通过在该电子烟雾化器 10 的外部包覆多层隔热层 14 进行隔热,从而解决了电子烟长时间抽烟时,电子烟发烫的问题。 Referring to Figures 1 and 2, theelectronic cigarette atomizer 10 of the present invention includes anozzle cover 11 in a housing (not shown).Thefiberglass tube 12 with through holes, theoil storage cotton 13 , themulti-layer insulation layer 14 , thesticker sleeve 15 , theatomization component 17 , theconnector 18 , theupper electrode 19 and theinsulating ring 16 . Fiberglasstube12 is disposed above thenozzle cover 11 and sequentially covers theoil storage cotton 13 , themulti-layer insulation layer 14 and thesticker sleeve 15 on the outside of thefiberglass tube 12 , and thefiberglass tube 12 and theoil storage cotton 13Themulti-layer insulation layer 14 is disposed concentrically with thesticker sleeve 15. By coating a plurality of insulating layers on the outside of theelectronic aerosolizer 10Insulation is carried out to solve the problem that the electronic cigarette is hot when the electronic cigarette smokes for a long time.
吸嘴盖 11 大体为圆筒状,套合在贴纸套筒 15 内。吸嘴盖 11 包括底座 111 、本体 112 和通孔 113 。本体 112 是中空的圆筒,且垂直设置在底座 111 上。通孔 113 套设于本体 112 内并与本体 112 的两侧相间隔,这样本体 112 与通孔 113 之间就形成了防止烟油溢出的环绕空间,用于盛装烟油。且多层隔热层 14 的一端部与本体 112 的外侧和底座 111 均抵持连接,从而将雾化器密封起来。 Thenozzle cover 11 is generally cylindrical and fits within thesticker sleeve 15. Thenozzle cover 11 includes abase 111 and abody 112And throughholes 113. Thebody 112 is a hollow cylinder and is vertically disposed on thebase 111. The throughhole 113 is sleeved in thebody 112 and spaced apart from both sides of thebody 112, so that the bodyBetween 112 and thethrough hole 113, a surrounding space for preventing the escape of smoke is formed for containing the oil. And one end of the multi-layerheat insulation layer 14 and the outer side of thebody 112 and thebase 111Both are connected to seal the atomizer.
多层隔热层 14 位于储油棉 13 和贴纸套筒 15 之间,采用塑料、陶瓷、软胶或木质材料制成,当然还可以采用其他材料制备,如金属材料。具体在本实施方式中,多层隔热层 14 同轴逐层设置,且相邻的隔热层 14 之间均互相紧密接触。 Multi-layer insulation 14 is located in theoil storage 13 and thesticker sleeve 15Between the plastic, ceramic, soft or wood materials, of course, can also be prepared with other materials, such as metal materials. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the multi-layerheat insulation layer 14 is disposed coaxially layer by layer, and the adjacentheat insulation layer 14They are in close contact with each other.
多层隔热层 14 两两之间留有间隙。如图 2 所示的实施方式中,多层隔热层 14 包括内隔热层 141 和外隔热层 142 ,且内隔热层 141 和外隔热层 142 间留有间隙,这样在雾化组件 17 将烟油雾化后,产生的热量不会马上从内隔热层 141 传递到外隔热层 142 ,而是要通过这个间隙中的空气才能传递到外隔热层 142 。由于空气是热的不良导体,这样有助于进一步降低该电子烟雾化器 10 的温度,避免用户感到灼烫。 Multi-layer insulation 14 There is a gap between the two. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, themulti-layer insulation layer 14 includes aninner insulation layer 141.And the outerheat insulating layer 142, and a gap is left between the innerheat insulating layer 141 and the outerheat insulating layer 142, so that after the atomizingcomponent 17 atomizes the oil, the generated heat does not immediately get from the innerheat insulating layer 141.It is transferred to theouter insulation layer 142, but is passed through the air in this gap to theouter insulation layer 142. Since the air is a poor conductor of heat, this helps to further reduce theelectronic aerosolizer 10The temperature prevents the user from feeling hot.
贴纸套筒 15 贴附在多层隔热层 14 最外层的表面,进一步起到隔热的作用。具体在其他实施方式中,还可以通过在多层隔热层 14 的最外层进行喷漆等其他方式进行隔热。 Sticker sleeve 15 attached to multiple layers ofinsulation 14The outermost surface further acts as a heat insulator. Specifically, in other embodiments, it is also possible to perform heat insulation by other means such as painting on the outermost layer of the multilayerheat insulating layer 14.
连接件 18 大体为圆筒状结构,设置于远离吸嘴盖 11 的一端,并嵌入到贴纸套筒 15 内。连接件 18 包括螺纹部 181 和卡合部 182 ,且螺纹部 181 和卡合部 182 一体成型。 The connectingmember 18 has a substantially cylindrical structure and is disposed at an end away from thenozzle cover 11 and is fitted into thesticker sleeve 15.Connector 18The threadedportion 181 and theengaging portion 182 are included, and the threadedportion 181 and theengaging portion 182 are integrally formed.
螺纹部 181 为圆筒状,外部设有螺纹,置于连接件 18 的一端部。且螺纹部 181 与电子烟的烟杆(未示出)相螺纹连接,另一端套设于卡合部 182 内。 The threadedportion 181 has a cylindrical shape and is externally threaded and placed at one end of the connectingmember 18. And threadedportion 181The cigarette rod (not shown) of the electronic cigarette is screwed, and the other end is sleeved in theengaging portion 182.
卡合部 182 大体为截面呈阶梯状的圆筒,位于远离螺纹部 181 的一端。卡合部 182 包括上盖 1823 、卡合部本体 1821 和延伸部 1822 ,延伸部 1822 沿着卡合部本体 1821 下端向远离上盖 1823 的一端延伸。如图 2 所示的实施方式中,当电子烟雾化器 10 包括内隔热层 141 和外隔热层 142 两层隔热层时,内隔热层 141 与延伸部 1822 抵持连接,外隔热层 142 的顶端与上盖 1823 抵持连接,外隔热层 142 靠近顶端的侧面与卡合部本体 1821 抵持。 Theengaging portion 182 is generally a cylinder having a stepped cross section and is located at an end away from the threadedportion 181. Theengaging portion 182 includes anupper cover1823, theengaging portion body 1821 and the extendingportion 1822, and the extendingportion 1822 extends along an end of theengaging portion body 1821 toward an end away from theupper cover 1823. Figure 2In the illustrated embodiment, when theelectronic aerosolizer 10 includes two layers of thermal insulation between the innerthermal insulation layer 141 and the outerthermal insulation layer 142, the innerthermal insulation layer 141 is abutted against theextension portion 1822, and the outer thermal insulation layerThe top end of the 142 is abutted against theupper cover 1823, and the side of the outerthermal insulation layer 142 near the top end is abutted against theengaging body 1821.
在另一实施方式中,内隔热层 141 和外隔热层 142 之间还包括中间隔热层,中间隔热层可以是一层、二层或多层。则内隔热层 141 与延伸部 1822 抵持连接,外隔热层 142 的顶端与上盖 1823 抵持连接,外隔热层 142 靠近顶端的侧面与卡合部本体 1821 抵持,中间隔热层卡置于延伸部 1822 和卡合部本体 1821 之间从而将整个雾化器 10 密封起来。 In another embodiment, theinner insulating layer 141 and theouter insulating layer 142An intermediate insulating layer is also included, and the intermediate insulating layer may be one layer, two layers or multiple layers. The innerheat insulation layer 141 is in abutting connection with theextension portion 1822, and the top end of the outerheat insulation layer 142 and theupper cover 1823.Resisting the connection, the side of the outer insulatinglayer 142 is close to the engagingportion body 1821, and the intermediate insulating layer is interposed between the extendingportion 1822 and the engagingportion body 1821 to pass theentire atomizer 10Sealed up.
卡合部本体 1821 的内侧凸设有凸缘,凸缘呈环形,且连接件 18 内设有用于安装上电极 19 的安装槽,上电极 19 利用绝缘环 16 卡置于卡合部本体 1821 的凸缘上,上电极 19 利用其端面与烟杆上对应的电极相抵接以导通电路。 The inner side of the engagingportion body 1821 is convexly provided with a flange, the flange is annular, and the connectingmember 18 is provided with an upper electrode for mounting.The mounting groove, theupper electrode 19 is placed on the flange of the engagingportion body 1821 by the insulatingring 16, and theupper electrode 19 abuts against the corresponding electrode on the tobacco rod by its end surface to turn on the circuit.
雾化组件 17 通过玻纤管 12 的通孔穿设于纤玻管 12 内,且雾化组件 17 的两端置于纤玻管 12 的外部。具体在本实施方式中,包括纤维绳 171 和发热丝 172 ,发热丝 172 缠绕在纤维绳 171 上,发热丝 172 的两末端与电线连接(未示出),且发热丝 172 缠绕在纤维绳 171 上的部分卡设于玻纤管 12 内,而纤维绳 171 的两端分别从玻纤管 12 内向玻纤管 12 外延伸。纤维绳 171 主要将烟油传送到发热丝 172 ,发热丝 172 通电后雾化烟液。当电线有电流通过时,发热丝 172 被加热,纤维绳 171 不断吸收储油棉 13 上的烟液的同时会将烟液雾化产生烟雾。 Theatomizing component 17 is inserted through the through hole of thefiberglass tube 12 into thefiberglass tube 12, and both ends of theatomizing component 17 are placed in thefiberglass tube 12The outside. Specifically, in the present embodiment, thefiber rope 171 and theheating wire 172 are included, and theheating wire 172 is wound around thefiber rope 171, and theheating wire 172Both ends are connected to a wire (not shown), and a portion of theheating wire 172 wound around thefiber rope 171 is caught in thefiberglass tube 12, and both ends of thefiber rope 171 are respectively from the inside of thefiberglass tube 12 to the fiberglass tube.12 extended. Thefiber rope 171 mainly transfers the oil to theheating wire 172, and theheating wire 172 is atomized to atomize the liquid. When the electric current of the electric wire passes, theheating wire 172 is heated, and thefiber rope 171The smoke liquid on theoil storage cotton 13 is continuously absorbed while atomizing the smoke liquid to generate smoke.
储油棉 13 可以采用亲油性的超细纤维无纺布或其它吸油性纤维材质制作,不含化学药剂,不会造成二次公害,能迅速吸收本身重量数十倍的油污、有机溶剂、碳氢化合物、植物油等。 Oil storage cotton 13It can be made of lipophilic microfiber non-woven fabric or other oil-absorbing fiber material. It does not contain chemical agents and does not cause secondary pollution. It can quickly absorb oil, organic solvents, hydrocarbons and vegetable oils that are tens of times its weight. Wait.
在本实用新型的优选实施例中,纤维绳 171 包括多条并列放置的玻纤绳,发热丝 172 将多条玻纤绳绑成一股,并且使纤维绳 171 的两端呈散开状。使之呈散开状的目的是为了增大纤维绳与储油棉 13 的接触面积,增大纤维绳 171 的吸油量,从而增大出烟量,提升吸烟口感。 In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, thefiber rope 171 includes a plurality of fiberglass cords placed side by side, and the heating wire 172A plurality of glass strands are bundled into one strand, and both ends of thefiber rope 171 are spread out. The purpose of making it loose is to increase the contact area between the fiber rope and theoil storage cotton 13, and to increase thefiber rope 171The amount of oil absorbed, thereby increasing the amount of smoke and improving the taste of smoking.
本实用新型的电子烟雾化器 10 ,通过在电子烟雾化器 10 表面包覆多层隔热层 14 进行隔热,有效地解决了当用户长时间抽烟时电子烟发烫的问题。 Theelectronic cigarette atomizer 10 of the present invention is coated with a plurality of heat insulation layers on the surface of theelectronic cigarette atomizer 10Insulation is effective in solving the problem of e-cigarette burning when the user smokes for a long time.
可以理解,在其他实施例中,不仅可以在电子烟雾化器 10 上做多层隔热层 14 ,还可以在整个电子烟的壳体表面做多层隔热层,以有效地解决用户长时间时电子烟发烫的问题。 It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, not only multiple layers of thermal insulation may be applied to theelectronic aerosolizer 10It is also possible to make a multi-layer insulation layer on the surface of the entire electronic cigarette to effectively solve the problem that the user smokes hot for a long time.
如图 3 和图 4 所示,在本实用新型的另一具体实施例中,构造了一种电子烟,该电子烟包括烟嘴 20 、烟杆 30 和设于烟杆 30 一端的灯帽 31 ,烟嘴 20 内设有上述所述的电子烟雾化器 10 ,该电子烟雾化器 10 的结构这里不再赘述。 As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, in another embodiment of the present invention, an electronic cigarette is constructed, and the electronic cigarette includes acigarette holder 20 and a tobacco rod.30. Thelamp cap 31 is disposed at one end of thetobacco rod 30, and theelectronic cigarette atomizer 10 is disposed in themouthpiece 20, and the structure of theelectronic cigarette atomizer 10 is not described herein.
需要说明的是,烟杆 30 内装有电池 32 、与电池 32 电性连接的 LED 灯板 33 ,该 LED 灯板 33 设于靠近灯帽 31 的一端,其上的 LED 朝向灯帽 31 。电池 32 用来加热雾化组件 17 的发热丝 172 ,从而使附着在发热丝 172 上的烟液雾化产生烟雾,就能够模拟真实的吸烟效果了。 It should be noted that thetobacco rod 30 is provided with abattery 32 and anLED light board 33 electrically connected to thebattery 32. The LEDThelight board 33 is disposed at an end close to thelamp cap 31, and the LED thereon faces thelamp cap 31. Thebattery 32 is used to heat theheating wire 172 of the atomizingassembly 17 so as to be attached to theheating wire 172.The atomization of the smoke liquid produces smoke, which simulates the real smoking effect.
烟杆 30 靠近烟嘴 20 的一端设有支架 34 ,组装电子烟时,雾化器 10 的连接件 18 的外螺纹通过支架 34 与烟杆 30 相螺纹连接。 The end of thetobacco rod 30 near themouthpiece 20 is provided with abracket 34. When assembling the electronic cigarette, the connecting member of theatomizer 10 18The external thread is threadedly connected to thetobacco rod 30 via thebracket 34.
本实施例的电子烟,使用了上述的电子烟雾化器 10 ,由于该电子烟雾化器 10 表面包覆了多层隔热层 14 进行隔热,有效地解决了当用户长时间抽烟时电子烟发烫的问题。 In the electronic cigarette of this embodiment, the above-describedelectronic cigarette atomizer 10 is used, since the surface of theelectronic cigarette atomizer 10 is covered with a plurality ofheat insulating layers 14Insulation is effective in solving the problem of e-cigarette burning when the user smokes for a long time.
上面结合附图对本实用新型的实施例进行了描述,但是本实用新型并不局限于上述的具体实施方式,上述的具体实施方式仅仅是示意性的,而不是限制性的,本领域的普通技术人员在本实用新型的启示下,在不脱离本实用新型宗旨和权利要求所保护的范围情况下,还可做出很多形式,这些均属于本实用新型的保护之内。The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and the specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. In the light of the scope of the present invention, many forms may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention, and these are all within the protection of the present invention.