CN212260469U - Atomization device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present application relates to an atomizing device. The proposed atomization device comprises an oil storage assembly and a main body. The oil storage subassembly includes: the cigarette holder comprises an oil storage shell, wherein one side of the oil storage shell is provided with an opening, and a cigarette holder pipe and a storage cabin outside the cigarette holder pipe are arranged inside the oil storage shell; the first liquid absorbing component is arranged in the cigarette holder pipe and is arranged along the radial direction of the atomizing device; the heating component accommodating shell is provided with an atomizing chamber and a liquid inlet hole, and the liquid inlet hole is communicated with the atomizing chamber and the storage cabin; the heating assembly is arranged in the atomizing chamber; the oil cup base is arranged at the opening of the oil storage shell; and the columnar conductive structure is arranged on the oil cup base and is electrically coupled with the heating component. The main body is electrically coupled with the columnar conductive structure.

Description

Atomization device

Technical Field

The present invention relates generally to electronic devices, and more particularly to an aerosol device (aerosol) for providing an inhalable aerosol.

Background

With the stricter and stricter regulations and restrictions of tobacco products in various regions and governments around the world, the demand of people for tobacco substitutes is continuously growing. An electronic vaping device may be a tobacco substitute that aerosolizes an aerosolizable material (e.g., tobacco tar) by an electronic aerosol-generating device or an electronic aerosolization device to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, thereby achieving a sensory experience that simulates smoking. Compared with the traditional tobacco products, the electronic cigarette device can effectively reduce harmful substances generated by combustion as a substitute thereof, and further reduce harmful side effects of smoking.

However, electronic vapor devices often have some limitations on their repetitive use including: the need to replace or fill their soot, complex handling, soot spillage, charring, battery life shortages, and high price, among others, inevitably results in a poor user experience. Therefore, further development and improvement of the electronic cigarette device are required.

Accordingly, the present disclosure provides an atomizing device that can solve the above-mentioned problems.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

An atomization device is provided. The atomizing device comprises an oil storage assembly and a main body. The oil storage subassembly includes: the cigarette holder comprises an oil storage shell, wherein one side of the oil storage shell is provided with an opening, and a cigarette holder pipe and a storage cabin outside the cigarette holder pipe are arranged inside the oil storage shell; the first liquid absorbing component is arranged in the cigarette holder pipe and is arranged along the radial direction of the atomizing device; the heating component accommodating shell is provided with an atomizing chamber and a liquid inlet hole, and the liquid inlet hole is communicated with the atomizing chamber and the storage cabin; the heating assembly is arranged in the atomizing chamber; the oil cup base is arranged at the opening of the oil storage shell; and the columnar conductive structure is arranged on the oil cup base and is electrically coupled with the heating component. The main body is electrically coupled with the columnar conductive structure.

An atomization device is provided, which includes an oil storage assembly and a main body. The oil storage subassembly includes: the cigarette holder comprises an oil storage shell, wherein one side of the oil storage shell is provided with an opening, and a cigarette holder pipe and a storage cabin outside the cigarette holder pipe are arranged inside the oil storage shell; the first liquid absorbing component is arranged in the cigarette holder pipe and arranged along the radial direction of the atomizing device; the heating assembly top cover, the inner wall of the oil storage shell and the cigarette holder pipe jointly define a storage cabin, the heating assembly top cover is provided with an atomizing chamber and a liquid inlet hole, and the liquid inlet hole is communicated with the atomizing chamber and the storage cabin; the heating component base is connected with the heating component top cover; the heating assembly is arranged in the atomizing chamber; the oil cup base is arranged at the opening of the oil storage shell; and the columnar conductive structure penetrates through the oil cup base, the heating component base and the heating component top cover to seal the storage cabin, and the columnar conductive structure is electrically coupled with the heating component. The main body is electrically coupled with the columnar conductive structure.

Drawings

Various aspects of the invention are readily understood from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the various features may not be drawn to scale and that the dimensions of the various features may be arbitrarily increased or reduced for clarity of discussion.

Fig. 1A illustrates an exemplary top view of an atomizing device according to some embodiments of the present application.

Fig. 1B illustrates an exemplary bottom view of an atomizing device according to some embodiments of the present application.

Fig. 1C illustrates an exemplary front view of an atomizing device according to some embodiments of the present application.

Fig. 1D illustrates an exemplary side view of an aerosolization device according to some embodiments of the present application.

Fig. 1E illustrates an exemplary rear view of an atomizing device according to some embodiments of the present application.

Fig. 2A illustrates a front cross-sectional schematic view of an atomization device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Fig. 2B illustrates a schematic cross-sectional view of a side of an atomization device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Fig. 3A and 3B illustrate exploded isometric views of an oil storage assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention.

Fig. 3C illustrates a front exploded schematic view of an oil storage assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention.

Fig. 3D illustrates a perspective cross-sectional view of a side of an oil storage assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention.

Fig. 4A illustrates a schematic front view of an oil storage assembly according to some embodiments of the present application.

Fig. 4B illustrates a side schematic view of an oil storage assembly according to some embodiments of the present application.

Fig. 4C demonstrates a schematic top view of an oil storage assembly according to some embodiments of the present application.

Figure 4D demonstrates a bottom schematic view of an oil storage assembly according to some embodiments of the present application.

Figure 4E illustrates a front cross-sectional schematic view of an oil storage assembly according to some embodiments of the present application.

Fig. 4F demonstrates a side cross-sectional schematic view of an oil storage assembly according to some embodiments of the present application.

Fig. 4G illustrates a front cross-sectional exploded schematic view of an oil storage assembly according to some embodiments of the present application.

Fig. 5A illustrates an exploded schematic view of a body according to some embodiments of the present invention.

Fig. 5B illustrates a front cross-sectional view of a body according to some embodiments of the present application.

Fig. 5C demonstrates a schematic side view of a body according to some embodiments of the present application.

Fig. 5D demonstrates a schematic side view of a body according to some embodiments of the present application.

Fig. 6 illustrates a schematic cross-sectional view of an atomization device disposed on a side of a containment device, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Common reference numerals are used throughout the drawings and the detailed description to refer to the same or like components. The features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Detailed Description

The following disclosure provides many different embodiments, or examples, for implementing different features of the provided subject matter. Specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to be limiting. In the present disclosure, references in the following description to the formation of a first feature over or on a second feature may include embodiments in which the first feature is formed in direct contact with the second feature, and may also include embodiments in which additional features may be formed between the first and second features, such that the first and second features may not be in direct contact. In addition, the present disclosure may repeat reference numerals and/or letters in the various examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself dictate a relationship between the various embodiments and/or configurations discussed.

Embodiments of the present invention are discussed in detail below. It should be appreciated, however, that the present invention provides many applicable concepts that can be embodied in a wide variety of specific contexts. The particular embodiments discussed are merely illustrative and do not limit the scope of the invention.

As used herein, the term "aerosol for inhalation by a user" can include, but is not limited to, aerosols, suspended liquids, cryogenic vapors, and volatile gases.

The embodiment of the application provides an atomizing device. The aerosolization device may comprise a disposable electronic cigarette. The disposable e-cigarette is an e-cigarette device that does not repeatedly replace, inject, or alter the various components it contains, such as a battery or a nebulizable material (tobacco tar). The aerosolization device can aerosolize an aerosolizable material via a heating device to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user. The atomizing device of the application can simplify the operation of a user and improve the experience of the user.

Fig. 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, and 1E demonstrate exemplary top, bottom, front, side, and rear views of an atomizing device according to some embodiments of the present application.

The atomization device 100 may include an oil reservoir assembly (cartridge)100A and a body 100B. In some embodiments, the oil storage assembly 100A and the main body 100B may be designed as a single body. In some embodiments, the oil storage assembly 100A and the main body 100B may be designed as two separate components. In some embodiments, the oil storage assembly 100A may be designed to be removably coupled with the main body 100B. In some embodiments, when the oil storage assembly 100A is combined with the main body 100B, a portion of the oil storage assembly 100A is received in the main body 100B. In some embodiments, the oil storage assembly 100A may be referred to as a cartridge, and the main body 100B may be referred to as a main body (main body) or a battery assembly.

Fig. 2A and 2B illustrate schematic cross-sectional views of the front and sides of an atomization device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

The atomizing device 100 has a central axis L substantially penetrating the aerosol passage 100c of the oil storage component 100A and the mouthpiece hole 1h of the mouthpiece cover 1. In other words, the aerosol passage 100c is substantially coaxial with the portion of the central axis L. In certain embodiments, the atomization device 100 can be oblong and flat. The maximum first width W1 of the front side shown in FIG. 2A is greater than the maximum second width W2 of the side shown in FIG. 2B.

Fig. 3A, 3B, and 3C demonstrate exploded isometric views of an oil storage assembly according to some embodiments of the present application. Fig. 3D illustrates a perspective cross-sectional view of a side of an oil storage assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention. Fig. 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D demonstrate exemplary front, side, top, and bottom schematic views of an oil storage assembly according to some embodiments of the present application. Fig. 4E and 4F illustrate exemplary front and side cross-sectional views of the oil storage assembly of fig. 4A and 4B.

As demonstrated in fig. 3A to 3D, the oil storage component 100A may include a mouthpiece cover (mouthpiece)1, an oil storage component housing 2, a first liquid absorbing component 3, a heating component top cover 4, a heating component 5, a heating component base 6, an oil cup base 7, and columnar conductive structures 7p1, 7p 2.

In certain embodiments, the mouthpiece cover 1 and the oil storage component housing 2 may be two separate components. In certain embodiments, the mouthpiece cover 1 and the oil reservoir housing 2 may be integrally formed to collectively form an oil reservoir shell. The mouthpiece cover 1 has a mouthpiece hole 1 h. The mouthpiece hole 1h constitutes a part of the aerosol passage 100 c. The aerosol generated by the atomizing device 100 can be inhaled by the user through the mouthpiece hole 1 h. As shown in fig. 4E and 4F, the mouthpiece cover 1 includes a mouthpiece pipe 1t inside, and the mouthpiece pipe 1t extends from the mouthpiece hole 1h to the inside of the oil reservoir housing 2. As shown in the cross-sectional view of fig. 4E, the width of the aerosol passage 100c may gradually expand outward along the mouthpiece hole 1h near the mouthpiece hole 1h, so as to facilitate the dispersion of the aerosol. As shown in the cross-sectional view of fig. 4F, the width of the aerosol passage 100c may be substantially the same.

Further, a storage compartment 1c is provided between the outer shell of the mouthpiece cover 1 and the mouthpiece pipe 1 t. The oil storage pack housing 2 has an opening 223 (see fig. 3B). The storage compartment 1c and the mouthpiece tube 1t are exposed to the outside through the opening 223.

As demonstrated in fig. 3D, in some embodiments, the first liquid absorbing member 3 is disposed on the inner wall surface of the mouthpiece pipe 1 t. In some embodiments, the inner wall surface of the mouthpiece pipe 1t has an annular groove 1g formed radially outward of the inner wall surface of the mouthpiece pipe 1 t. The first liquid absorbing component 3 is in a long pipe shape and is arranged on the annular groove 1g on the inner wall surface of the cigarette holder pipe 1 t. One end of the first liquid absorbing component 3 abuts against the side wall 1w of the annular groove 1g, and the other end of the first liquid absorbing component 3 abuts against the convex connecting pipe 4t1 of the heating component top cover 4. In some embodiments, when the first liquid absorbing member 3 is received in the annular groove 1g on the inner wall surface of the mouthpiece pipe 1t, the inner diameter of the first liquid absorbing member 3 is substantially the same as the inner diameter of the inner wall surface of the mouthpiece pipe 1t (i.e., the inner wall surface without the annular groove). Thus, since the first liquid absorbing assembly 3 is disposed in the annular groove 1g, and one end of the first liquid absorbing assembly 3 adjacent to the mouthpiece pipe 1t abuts against the sidewall 1w of the annular groove 1g, the user cannot take out the first liquid absorbing assembly 3 from the mouthpiece hole 1 h.

In some embodiments, the first liquid absorbing member 3 may have a long cylindrical shape. The first liquid absorbing member 3 may comprise a cotton core material. In some embodiments, the first liquid absorbing member 3 may comprise a nonwoven material. In some embodiments, the first liquid absorbing member 3 may comprise a high molecular weight polymer material. In some embodiments, the first liquid-absorbing component 3 may comprise a combination of cotton core, nonwoven polymer.

As illustrated in fig. 3A to 3D, the sealing member 41 may be sleeved on the annular groove 41g1 outside the connecting pipe 4t1 of the heating member top cover 4. When the mouthpiece cover 1 and the oil storage housing 2 are mounted on the heating element top cover 4, the free end of the mouthpiece pipe 1t can abut against the sealing element 41 and be engaged with the annular retaining groove 41g1, as demonstrated in fig. 3A and 3D. That is, the sealing member 41 is engaged between the free end of the mouthpiece 1t and the bottom of the recess 41g 1. In some embodiments, the seal assembly 41 has an annular shape. In some embodiments, the seal assembly 41 may have other profiles. The sealing member 41 may have flexibility. The seal assembly 41 may be malleable. In some embodiments, the sealing member 41 may comprise a silicone material. In certain embodiments, the seal assembly 41 may have a durometer between 20 and 40. In certain embodiments, the seal assembly 41 may have a durometer between 40 and 60. In certain embodiments, the seal assembly 41 may have a hardness of between 60 and 75. The Hardness units used herein are Shore A (Shore Hardness A; HA).

In some embodiments, the heating element top cover 4 and the heating element base 6 may together form a "heating element receiving enclosure" for receiving a heating element.

As illustrated in fig. 3A to 3C, the heating element top cover 4 mainly comprises a bottom 42, a body 43, a connecting pipe 4t1 and positioning posts 4p1, 4p 2. The body 43 is located between the bottom 42 and the connecting tube 4t 1. The positioning posts 4p1, 4p2 extend from the bottom 42 towards the heating element base 6. The heating element top cover 4 has a through flow passage 4c (as demonstrated in fig. 3D), the through flow passage 4c penetrates the bottom 42, the atomizing chamber 40 of the body 43 and the connecting tube 4t 1. In some embodiments, the positioning posts 4p1, 4p2 can be cylindrical or conical.

As illustrated in fig. 3A to 3D, the heating element top cover 4 has liquid inlet holes 4h1 formed on two opposite surfaces, such as the front and the back (as illustrated in fig. 3D and 4F), of the atomizing device 100, and the liquid inlet holes 4h1 penetrate the body 43. Thus, the through flow channel 4c can be communicated to the outside of the heating assembly top cover 4 through the liquid inlet hole 4 h. In some embodiments, the liquid inlet holes 4h1 may be located on opposite sides of the atomizer device 100 that are relatively flat. In this manner, a large amount of volatile substances is not allowed to enter the atomizing chamber 40. In addition, when the mouthpiece cover 1 and the oil storage housing 2 are assembled on the heating assembly top cover 4, a storage chamber 1c is formed inside the mouthpiece cover 1 and the oil storage housing 2 and outside of the heating assembly top cover 4, and the storage chamber 1c is used for storing liquid, such as tobacco tar. The mouthpiece cover 1, the oil reservoir housing 2 and the heating element top cover 4 define a storage compartment 1 c. Nebulizable material can be stored in the storage compartment 1 c. The nebulizable liquid can be stored in a storage compartment 1 c. The nebulizable material may be a liquid. The nebulizable material may be a solution. In subsequent paragraphs of this application, the nebulizable material may also be referred to as tobacco tar. The tobacco tar is edible. In addition, the soot may flow to the inside of the heating assembly top cover 4 through the liquid inlet hole 4h1 of the heating assembly top cover 4.

As illustrated in fig. 3A-3B, the bottom 42 also has first conductive vias 4h2, 4h3 on both sides thereof, which extend through the bottom 42. As demonstrated in fig. 3A and 4E, the inner wall surfaces of the first conductive paths 4h2 and 4h3 located at the bottom 42 close to the body 43 have the first engaging structure 44. In some embodiments, the first engaging structure 44 is an annular protrusion.

The heating assembly top cover 4 may comprise a plastic material. In certain embodiments, the heating assembly top cover 4 may comprise polypropylene (PP), high pressure polyethylene (LDPE), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), or the like. In some embodiments, the heating assembly top cover 4 may comprise a silicone material.

The heating assembly top cover 4 and the sealing assembly 41 may be made of the same material. The heating assembly top cover 4 and the sealing assembly 41 may be made of different materials. The heating assembly top cover 4 and the sealing assembly 41 may comprise different materials. In certain embodiments, the hardness of the heating assembly top cover 4 may be greater than the hardness of the sealing assembly 41. In certain embodiments, the heating assembly top cover 4 may have a hardness of between 65 and 75. In certain embodiments, the heating assembly top cover 4 may have a hardness of between 75 and 85. In certain embodiments, the heating assembly top cover 4 may have a hardness between 85 and 90.

As demonstrated in fig. 3D, in some embodiments, the through flow passage 4c has a groove in the through flow passage 4c, which is located in the body 43 to form the aerosol chamber 40. The heating assembly 5 is disposed in the aerosol chamber 40.

As illustrated in fig. 3A-3D, the heating assembly 5 can include a hollow tube 51, a liquid absorbent sheath 52, and a heating wick 53. The liquid absorbent sheath 52 surrounds the outer wall of the hollow tube 51, and the heater core 53 is disposed on the inner wall surface of the hollow tube 51. In some embodiments, the heater core 53 is spirally welded to the inner wall surface of the hollow tube 51. The inner diameter of the passage inside the hollow tube member 51, the first liquid absorbing member 3 and the inner diameter of the inner wall surface of the mouthpiece pipe 1t may be substantially the same. In some embodiments, the inner diameter of the passage inside the hollow tube 51, the first liquid absorbing member 3 and the inner diameter of the inner wall surface of the mouthpiece pipe 1t may not be the same.

The heating core 53 may also be embedded in the hollow tube 51, and extend out of the hollow tube 51 and be exposed to the outer wall surface of the hollow tube 51. Further, the opening of the through flow passage 4c at the bottom 42 is larger than the outer diameter of the heating element 5, and the opening of the through flow passage 4c at the connecting pipe 4t1 is smaller than the outer diameter of the heating element 5. Therefore, when the heating element 5 is installed in the through flow passage 4c, the heating element 5 enters only the bottom portion 42 and cannot enter the through flow passage 4c from the connecting pipe 4t 1. This configuration can promote a stable arrangement of the heating element 5.

In some embodiments, the material of the hollow tube 51 may include ceramic, and the hollow tube 51 is used for adsorbing soot. In some embodiments, the material of the hollow tube 51 may include silicon oxide. In some embodiments, the material of the hollow tube 51 may comprise alumina. In some embodiments, the material of the hollow tube 51 may include zirconia. In some embodiments, the material of the hollow tube 51 may include a porous material, such as one or more of cotton, carbon fiber material, silica gel material, and ceramic material. The material of the absorbent article 52 can be a polymeric material. For example, the material of the absorbent article 52 can be polypropylene (PP) or Polyethylene (PE).

The absorbent pad 52 is disposed between the inlet opening 4h1 and the hollow tube 51. The absorbent core 52 absorbs smoke. The absorbent core 52 prevents the tobacco tar in the storage compartment 1c from directly contacting the hollow tubular member 51. The absorbent article 52 regulates the amount of tobacco tar that is absorbed by the hollow tubular member 51. The absorbent core 52 reduces the chance of leakage of the liquid smoke that is not completely absorbed by the hollow tubular member 51.

Referring to fig. 3A, the heating element base 6 includes a base body 61, conductive pillars 6p1, 6p2, a guiding pillar 6p3, and a guiding tube 6t 1. The conductive posts 6p1, 6p2, the guiding posts 6p3 and the guiding tube 6t1 are disposed on the base 61 and extend toward the heating element top cover 4.

A recess in the heating assembly top cover 4 defines an atomization chamber with the heating assembly base 6. The atomization chamber can be a cavity between the heating assembly top cover 4 and the heating assembly base 6. In other words, the heating element 5 is embedded in the atomizing chamber.

The guide tube 6t1 is located in the guide post 6p3, and an annular groove 62 is formed between the two. The conductive posts 6p1, 6p2 are located at two opposite sides of the guiding post 6p3, and the second conductive channels 6h1, 6h2 in the conductive posts 6p1, 6p2 correspond to the first conductive channels 4h2, 4h3 of the heating assembly top cover 4, respectively. The seat body 61 further has positioning holes 6h3 and 6h4, and the positioning posts 4p1 and 4p2 can pass through the positioning holes 6h3 and 6h4, so as to achieve the effect of positioning the heating element top cover 4 and the heating element base 6 with each other. The base 61 further has a receiving groove 63. The accommodation groove 63 faces the oil cup base 7 and accommodates a part of the oil cup base 7. The guiding pin 6p3 also extends in the receiving slot 63. The top surface of the guide post 6p3 may have a step, as demonstrated in fig. 3A. The step is used to support the heating element 5. When the condensate of the volatile material flows down, the condensate flows to the annular groove 62 corresponding to the inner wall surface of the heating element 5, so that the condensate is prevented from flowing into the aerosol passage 100c or the oil cup base 7.

As demonstrated in fig. 3C, in certain embodiments, the conductive pillars 6p1, 6p2 have the second snap structure 65. The second engaging structures 65 are used for engaging the first engaging structures 44 of the heating element top cover 4, respectively, as demonstrated in fig. 4E. In some embodiments, the second engaging structure 65 is an annular groove corresponding to the annular protrusion of the first engaging structure 44. As illustrated in fig. 3A, in some embodiments, the heating element base 6 further has through holes 6h5, 6h 6. The through holes 6h5, 6h6 can penetrate through the seat body 61 and the guide post 6p 3.

In some embodiments, the outer side of the seat 61 of the heating element base 6 further comprises an annular flange 68. The annular flange 68 can be snapped onto the inner wall of the oil reservoir housing 2 to improve the effect of the stable arrangement of the heating element base 6 and the oil reservoir housing 2.

As demonstrated in fig. 3A and 3B, the oil cup base 7 has a guiding groove 72, third conductive channels 7h1, 7h2, positioning grooves 7h3, 7h4, air inlets 7h5, 7h6, and hollow guiding columns 7c1, 7c 2. Third conductive paths 7h1, 7h2 are located on both sides of channel 72. The third conductive paths 7h1, 7h2 penetrate through the oil cup base 7, and the third conductive paths 7h1, 7h2 correspond to the second conductive paths 6h1, 6h2 of the heating block base 6. The positioning slots 7h3 and 7h4 are located at two sides of the guiding slot 72 and respectively correspond to the positioning holes 6h3 and 6h4 of the seat body 61. Thus, when the heating element top cover 4, the heating element base 6 and the oil cup base 7 are assembled together, the positioning posts 4p1 and 4p2 can pass through the positioning holes 6h3 and 6h4 and the positioning slots 7h3 and 7h4, so as to achieve the effect of positioning the heating element top cover 4, the heating element base 6 and the oil cup base 7 with each other, as shown in fig. 4E.

In some embodiments, the opening of the channels 72 faces the receiving channel 63 of the heating assembly base 6. As demonstrated in fig. 3A to 3D, the hollow flow guiding columns 7c1, 7c2 are located in the flow guiding groove 72, one ends of the hollow flow guiding columns 7c1, 7c2 are respectively communicated with the air inlet holes 7h5, 7h6, and the other ends of the hollow flow guiding columns 7c1, 7c2 are located in the flow guiding groove 72 and face the heating assembly base 6. In some embodiments, the aerosol passage 100c is the passage through which the airflow travels between the flow guide grooves 72 to the mouthpiece hole 1 h. Opposite sides of the guiding column 6p3 of the heating assembly base 6 abut against the end edges of the corresponding hollow guiding columns 7c1 and 7c2 respectively. In some embodiments, cup base 7 includes a second wicking assembly 71 disposed at the bottom of channel 72. The second wicking component 71 is configured to absorb the nebulizable liquid, such as tobacco tar, from the aerosol passage 100c and the heating component 5. The second liquid suction member 71 and the guide groove 72 may be shaped as "H" to avoid the hollow guide columns 7c1 and 7c 2. As demonstrated in fig. 4E, the air inlets 7h5, 7h6 are between the columnar conductive structures 7p1, 7p2, but the air inlets 7h5, 7h6 are not at the midpoint, i.e., do not pass through the central axis L. Further, the extending directions L1 and L2 of the hollow flow guiding columns 7c1 and 7c2 do not intersect with the extending direction of the first liquid suction assembly (the aerosol passage 100 c). In some embodiments, the extension directions L1 and L2 of the hollow flow guiding columns 7c1 and 7c2 are parallel to but do not intersect with the extension direction of the first liquid absorbing assembly (i.e. the extension direction of the aerosol passage 100 c). As demonstrated in fig. 3D, 4E, 4F and 4G, when the air inlets 7h5 and 7h6 of the air flow guiding columns 7c1 and 7c2 enter the oil cup base 7, the guiding column 6p3 changes the original straight forward direction of the air flow G1 (demonstrated in fig. 3D), so that the air flow G1 is guided into the guiding groove 72 again. The air flow then enters the atomizer chamber 40 in the heating module top cover 4 in the axial direction and through the perforations in the guide posts 6p3 of the heating module base 6. The non-linear air flow guiding manner can effectively prevent the nebulizable material and the condensate thereof from flowing out of the air inlet holes 7h5 and 7h6 of the oil cup base 7 of the oil storage assembly 100A.

As illustrated in fig. 3C, in some embodiments, the oil reservoir housing 2 has a snap-fit hole 23 and the oil cup base 7 includes a snap-fit block 73. During assembly, the engaging hole 23 and the engaging block 73 can be engaged with each other to enhance the engaging and fixing of the oil storage pack case 2 and the oil cup base 7.

As demonstrated in fig. 2A, the pillar-shaped conductive structures 7p1, 7p2 can serve as electrical coupling points with the body 100B. The pillar-shaped conductive structures 7p1 and 7p2 are used for receiving power from the main body 100B. As demonstrated in fig. 3A to 3D, when the heating element top cover 4, the heating element base 6 and the oil cup base 7 are assembled together, the pillar-shaped conductive structures 7p1, 7p2 can respectively extend through the third conductive channels 7h1, 7h2 of the oil cup base 7, the second conductive channels 6h1, 6h2 of the heating element base 6 and the first conductive channels 4h2, 4h3 of the heating element top cover 4, so that the pillar-shaped conductive structures 7p1, 7p2 enter the storage compartment 1c of the mouthpiece cover 1, as demonstrated in fig. 4E.

Taking the pillar-shaped conductive structure 7p1 illustrated in fig. 3B as an example, in some embodiments, the pillar-shaped conductive structure 7p1 includes a base 74, a first connecting segment 75, a second connecting segment 76, and a third connecting segment 77 that are connected and tapered to each other. The base 74 is exposed to the outside of the oil storage assembly 100A, and the base 74 may have a flat circular shape. When the cylindrical conductive structure 7p1 is inserted into the oil cup base 7, the heating element base 6 and the heating element top cover 4, the top end of the third connecting section 77 is located in the storage compartment 1 c. In some embodiments, the oil storage assembly 100A further includes annular gaskets 78a and 78b, which are sleeved between the first connecting section 75 and the second connecting section 76 and abut against the wall surfaces of the third conductive paths 7h1 and 7h2 of the oil cup base 7. The annular gaskets 78a, 78b serve to prevent the liquid from flowing out of the third conductive paths 7h1, 7h 2. The annular gaskets 78a, 78b are O-rings (O-rings) and have elasticity. The annular gaskets 78a and 78b may be made of silicone.

In some embodiments, when the pillar-shaped conductive structures 7p1, 7p2 are not installed, the third conductive paths 7h1, 7h2 of the oil cup base 7, the second conductive paths 6h1, 6h2 of the heating element base 6, and the first conductive paths 4h2, 4h3 of the heating element top cover 4 may be used as liquid injection paths. After the liquid is filled into the storage compartment 1c by the assembler, the assembler can mechanically couple the columnar conductive structures 7p1, 7p2 and the annular gaskets 72, 73 to the third conductive paths 7h1, 7h2 of the oil cup base 7, the second conductive paths 6h1, 6h2 of the heating element base 6 and the first conductive paths 4h2, 4h3 of the heating element top cover 4 to close the oil filling path, as demonstrated in fig. 4E.

In some embodiments, the material of the pillar-shaped conductive structures 7p1 and 7p2 may be a metal, such as iron, which may be used for electrical conduction. The base 74 of the pillar-shaped conductive structures 7p1 and 7p2 may be plated with a metal protective layer, such as gold. The metal protective layer may protect the base 74 and may enhance aesthetics. In some embodiments, the heating element 5 includes conductive traces (not shown). One end of the conductive trace is connected to the columnar conductive structures 7p1, 7p2, and extends from the third conductive paths 7h1, 7h2 to the diversion trench 72 of the oil cup base 7 and the accommodation trench 63 of the heating element base 6, and then is connected to the central portion of the heating element 5, i.e. the heating core 53 located on the outer wall surface of the hollow tube 51 in some embodiments, through the through holes 6h5, 6h 6. Through the above arrangement, the columnar conductive structures 7p1 and 7p2 can be electrically coupled to the heating core 53 of the heating element 5. In other embodiments, the electrical coupling between the pillar-shaped conductive structures 7p1, 7p2 and the heating element 5 can be accomplished through different paths. The atomizing device 100 can raise the temperature of the heater core 51 of the heater block 5 by supplying power to the columnar conductive structures 7p1, 7p 2.

In certain embodiments, the heater core 53 and the conductive traces may comprise a metallic material. In certain embodiments, the heater core 53 and conductive traces may comprise silver. In some embodiments, the heater core 53 and conductive traces may comprise platinum. In certain embodiments, the heater core 53 and conductive traces may comprise palladium. In some embodiments, the heater core 53 and conductive traces may comprise nickel. In certain embodiments, the heater core 53 and the conductive traces may comprise a nickel alloy material.

As illustrated in fig. 4G, in some embodiments, the atomizing device 100 further includes a first protective plug 79a and a second protective plug 79 b. The first protective plug 79a is detachably attached to extend into the mouthpiece hole 1 h. The second protective plug 79b is detachably attached to and extends into the air inlet holes 7h5, 7h6 of the oil cup base 7. Thus, the first and second protection plugs 79a and 79b can protect the insides of the mouthpiece hole 1h and the air intake holes 7h5 and 7h6 and prevent foreign matters from entering. When the user starts to use the atomizing device 100, the first protective plug 79a and the second protective plug 79b need to be removed first, so that the atomizing device 100 can be used.

Fig. 5A illustrates an exploded schematic view of a body according to some embodiments of the present invention. Fig. 5B and 5C illustrate front and side schematic views, respectively, of a body according to some embodiments of the present application.

In some embodiments, the body 100B may supply power to the oil reservoir assembly 100A. The body 100B may include a conductive element 11, a magnetic element 12, a sensor 13, a seal assembly 13a, a light guide frame 14, a main circuit board 15, a vibrator 17, magnetic conductive elements 18a, 18B, a charging guide 19, a power supply element 20, a power supply element support 21, a body housing 22, a charging circuit board 23, an adjustment circuit 24, and a port 25.

The main body case 22 has an opening 22h and a cavity 22 c. The power module holder 21 is disposed in the cavity 22c of the main body case 22 through the opening 22h of the main body case 22. As demonstrated in fig. 1C and 5C, the surface of the main body case 22 has a light transmitting member 221. The plurality of light-transmitting elements 221 may be surrounded to form a specific shape or pattern, such as a circle. The light transmissive member 221 may be a through hole. The material of the main body housing 22 may be metal to enhance the strength of the entire atomizer 100. For example, the material of the main body case 22 may be aluminum to reduce the overall weight.

The power module holder 21 has a first end 211 and a second end 212 opposite to each other. At the first end 212 (or top), the power module holder 21 has conductive slots 21c1, 21c2 and a slot 21 g. The groove portion 21g is formed between the conductive grooves 21c1, 21c2, and faces the intake holes 7h5, 7h 6. The conductive grooves 21c1, 21c2 correspond to the pillar-shaped conductive structures 7p1, 7p2 and the third conductive paths 7h1, 7h 2. The groove portion 21g corresponds to the intake holes 7h5, 7h 6.

Figure 5D demonstrates a schematic side view of an oil storage assembly according to some embodiments of the present application. As illustrated in fig. 5D, in some embodiments, the main body 100B may include a liquid absorbent member 28, such as liquid absorbent cotton, disposed in the groove portion 21 g. The liquid absorbing member 28 absorbs the condensed liquid, such as smoke, falling from the inner wall surfaces of the air inlet holes 7h5 and 7h 6. In some embodiments, the shape of the liquid absorbing member 28 and the groove 21g can be "H-shaped" to avoid the conductive grooves 21c1, 21c 2. As shown in fig. 5C, the power module holder 21 further includes a flow passage 21C3 penetrating through an upper portion of the power module holder 21, and the flow passage 21C3 is located beside the groove 21g but spaced from each other.

As demonstrated in fig. 5B, the inner wall surface of the main body case 22 has a catching portion 225, and the first end 211 of the power module holder 21 may have a resilient catching member 215. The engaging portion 225 of the main body case 22 may be mechanically coupled with the elastic engaging piece 215. In some embodiments, the engaging portion 225 may be a slot extending inwardly of the main body housing 22, and the resilient engaging member 225 may be cantilevered. The cantilever can be snapped into the slot 215. With this configuration, the engagement effect between the power module holder 21 and the main body case 22 can be improved, and an incorrect relative displacement between the power module holder 21 and the main body case 22 can be prevented.

In some embodiments, the number of conductive elements 11 is two. The two conductive elements 11 are disposed in the two conductive slots 21c1, 21c2, respectively, and the two conductive elements 11 can penetrate through the conductive slots 21c1, 21c2, respectively, to electrically couple with the main circuit board 15. The two conductive elements 11 respectively include conductive pins 11p1 and 11p 2. The conductive pins 11p1 and 11p2 can be electrically coupled (connected) to the heating element 5 through the pillar-shaped conductive structures 7p1 and 7p2, respectively.

In some embodiments, the magnetic elements 12 may be respectively sleeved on the conductive pins 11p1 and 11p2 of the conductive element 11. The magnetic component 12 may be a permanent magnet. In some embodiments, magnetic assembly 12 may be an electromagnet. In certain embodiments, the magnetic component 12 itself is magnetic. In some embodiments, the magnetic assembly 12 is not magnetic until energized.

The sensor 13 is disposed in the sensor mounting groove 213 of the power module holder 21. When the oil storage assembly 100A and the main body 100B are installed, a small gap is formed between the oil storage assembly 100A and the main body 100B to allow air flow to enter the inside of the atomizing device 100. In some embodiments, the sensor 13 may detect airflow generation or a change in air pressure via the airflow channel 21C3 (see fig. 5C) of the power module holder 21. In some embodiments, sensor 13 may detect sound waves via flow channel 21c 3. In addition, the sealing sleeve 13a may be sleeved between the sensor 13 and the power module bracket 21 to enhance the stable installation of the sensor 13. In some embodiments, the shape of the sensor 13 may be an oblate cylindrical shape and the shape of the seal sleeve 13a may be a cylindrical shape.

The main circuit board 15 is provided between the light guide frame 14 and the power module holder 21. The main circuit board 15 includes a light emitting element 153, and the light emitting element 153 corresponds to (and faces) the light transmissive element 221. The light emitting element 153 is configured to emit light to the light transmissive element 221. In some embodiments, the light guide frame 14 can be attached to the inner wall surface of the main body housing 22 and enclose the light transmissive member 221. The light guide frame 14 may be transparent or translucent so that the light emitted from the light emitting element 153 can be emitted from the inside of the main body case 22 through the light transmitting element 221. In some embodiments, the light transmissive member 221 may exhibit a substantially rectangular shape. In some embodiments, the light transmissive member 221 may have a symmetrical shape. In some embodiments, the light transmissive element 221 may exhibit an asymmetric shape. Light emitted by the one or more light emitting elements 153 on the main circuit board 15 is visible (visible) through the light transmissive element 221.

The main circuit board 15 includes a controller 151 thereon. The controller 151 may be a microprocessor. The controller 151 may be a programmable integrated circuit. The controller 151 may be a programmable logic circuit. In some embodiments, the computational logic within the controller 151 cannot be altered after the controller 151 is manufactured. In some embodiments, the computational logic within the controller 151 may be programmatically altered after the controller 151 is manufactured.

The controller 151 may be electrically connected with the sensor 13. The controller 151 may be electrically connected with the conductive member 11. Controller 151 may be electrically connected to power supply assembly 20. When the sensor 13 detects an airflow, the controller 151 may control the power supply assembly 20 to output power to the conductive assembly 11. When the sensor 13 detects a change in air pressure, the controller 151 may control the power supply assembly 20 to output power to the conductive assembly 11. When the sensor 13 detects a negative pressure, the controller 151 may control the power supply assembly 20 to output power to the conductive assembly 11. When the controller 151 determines that the air pressure detected by the sensor 13 is lower than a threshold value, the controller 151 may control the power supply assembly 20 to output power to the conductive assembly 11. When the sensor 13 detects a sound wave, the controller 151 may control the power supply 20 to output power to the conductive element 11. When the controller 151 determines that the amplitude of the sound wave detected by the sensor 13 is higher than a threshold value, the controller 151 may control the power supply assembly 20 to output power to the conductive assembly 11.

The vibrator 17 may be mounted to the power supply assembly support 21 and may be electrically connected to the controller 151. In some embodiments, vibrator 17 is electrically connected to controller 151 on main circuit board 15 via a cable.

The controller 151 may control the vibrator 17 to generate different somatosensory effects according to different operation states of the atomization device 100. In some embodiments, the controller 151 may control the vibrator 17 to vibrate to alert the user to stop inhaling when the user inhales for more than a certain length of time. In some embodiments, when the user charges the aerosolization device 100, the controller 151 may control the vibrator 17 to generate a vibration to indicate that charging has begun. In some embodiments, when charging of the aerosolization device 100 has been completed, the controller 151 may control the vibrator 17 to generate a vibration to indicate that charging has been completed.

The power supply assembly 20 may be disposed within a power supply assembly holder 21. The power supply assembly 20 may be directly or indirectly electrically coupled to the sensor 13, the main circuit board 15, the controller 151, the vibrator 17, the charging guide 19, the charging circuit board 23, the adjustment circuit 24, and the port 25. In some embodiments, the power supply assembly 20 is located between the main circuit board 15 and the charging circuit board 23. In other words, the main circuit board 15 is closer to the first end 211 than the charging circuit board 23, and the charging circuit board 23 is closer to the second end 212 than the main circuit board 15.

The magnetic guides 18a, 18b are disposed at the second end 212 (or bottom) of the power module support 21. One ends of the magnetic guides 18a, 18b are exposed through the through holes 22h2, 22h3 of the main body case 22. In some embodiments, the magnetic guide members 18a, 18b are inserted in an interference fit into the mounting slot 216 of the power module bracket 21 at the second end 212. That is, the magnetic conductive members 18a, 18b may be slightly larger than the size of the mounting slot 216 of the power module support 21. This allows the magnetic flux guide members 18a, 18b to be securely mounted to the power module support 21. In some embodiments, the magnetic guide members 18a, 18b may include adhesive tabs 18c, 18d on their surfaces to enhance the securing of the magnetic guide members 18c, 18d to the mounting slots 216 of the power module support 21. For example, the adhesive sheet may be a back adhesive or a double-sided adhesive.

In some embodiments, the port 25 is disposed in the first opening 22h1 of the second end 212 of the main body housing 22 and fixed on the charging circuit board 23. The central axis L extends through the port 25 and the first opening 22h 1. The port 25 may be a USB interface (universal serial bus interface). In certain embodiments, port 25 comprises a USB Type-C interface. The port 25 may also be connected to a connection line to charge the atomizer device 100.

In some embodiments, the outer side of the first opening 22h1 of the second end 212 of the main body housing 22 is curved, and the inner side of the first opening 22h1 is flat. Thus, since the inner side of the first opening 22h1 is flat, the assembling gap between the port 25 and the first opening 22h1 can be improved compared to the prior art with a uniform wall thickness. The outer side of the first opening 22h1 is a cambered surface, which can improve the visual appearance and is beneficial for the user to hold based on the ergonomic design.

The adjusting circuit 24 is disposed on the charging circuit board 23. The charging circuit board 23 is fixed to the platform at the second end 212 of the power module holder 21 by a fixing member 26. The charging circuit board 23 is electrically coupled to the adjusting circuit 24 and the main circuit board 15. The adjusting circuit 24 may be a switch (switch) in some embodiments.

The charging guide 19 may be inserted through the second openings 22h2, 22h3 of the second end 212 of the main body case 22. The charging guide 19 may be electrically coupled to the charging circuit board 23 and/or the main circuit board 15. As shown in fig. 5B, the charging guide 19 is directly electrically coupled to the charging circuit board 23, and the external device can charge the power module 20 through the charging guide 19. In certain embodiments, the charging guides 19 are located on opposite sides of the port 25. In some embodiments, the charging guide 19 may be a metal probe. In some embodiments, the charging guide 19 may be a spring connector (or spring probe) that may be disposed between the power module 20 and the main housing 22. The charging guide 19 may be in direct contact with the surface 20S of the power supply module 20 and the inner wall of the main body case 22. Although not shown, it is contemplated that an additional buffer assembly may be disposed between the power supply assembly 20 and the power supply assembly holder 21.

In some embodiments, power supply component 20 may be a battery. In some embodiments, power supply component 20 may be a rechargeable battery. In some embodiments, power supply component 20 may be a disposable battery.

In some embodiments, the magnetic conductive members 18a, 18b may have the same polarity (magnetic polarity) facing the outside of the atomizing device 100 (e.g., toward the opening 22h1, or opposite to the oil storage assembly 100A). For example, it is an S pole or an N pole. When the magnetic conducting members 18a and 18b face the opposite directions of the oil storage assembly (i.e. face the outside of the atomization device 100) and have the same polarity, when the atomization device 100 needs to be connected to an external accommodating device (such as a charging box or a charging stand) having a corresponding polarity, the atomization device 100 can be normally attracted to the external device regardless of being placed into the external device from the front or the back, and can be normally charged through the charging guide member 19.

Additionally, in other embodiments, the magnetic conductors 18a, 18b may be of different polarity (i.e., opposite polarity to each other) facing in opposite directions of the oil reservoir assembly (i.e., on the outside facing the atomizing device 100). I.e. one of the magnetic guides 18a, 18b is the N pole and the other of the magnetic guides 18a, 18b is the S pole. When the magnetic conductive members 18a and 18b have different polarities facing the outside of the atomizer device 100, when the atomizer device 100 is placed in the external container in a direction different from the corresponding direction, the magnetic conductive members in the external container may cause the atomizer device 100 to bounce, so that the user can immediately know that the atomizer device 100 is inserted into the charging box in the wrong direction.

Fig. 6 illustrates a schematic cross-sectional view of the atomization device 100 disposed at the side of the receiving device 200 according to some embodiments of the present invention. As illustrated in fig. 6, the atomizing device 100 may be housed in a housing 200. For example, the accommodating device 200 may have an accommodating groove 210, and the accommodating groove 210 may be used to accommodate the atomizing device 100. On the other hand, in some embodiments, the accommodating device 200 may be used for a charging function to charge the atomizing device 100. In some embodiments, the accommodating device 200 may include a magnetic component 220, and the magnetic component 220 is disposed below one end of the accommodating groove 210.

In some embodiments, the central axis normal L3 extending from the top surface 222 of the magnetic attraction element 220 does not extend through the magnetic conductive members 18a and 18B of the atomization device 100, and a tangent L4 near the top surface 222 of the magnetic attraction element 220 and adjacent to the side edge 224 of the atomization device 100 extends through the magnetic conductive members 18a and 18B of the main body 100B of the atomization device 100. That is, the magnetic guide members 18a, 18b are located adjacent to the middle region of the receiving device 200 than the magnetic attraction member 220. For example, when the top surface 222 of the magnetic attraction member 220 is an N-pole, the end surface 18c of the magnetic guide 18a facing the outside of the atomization device 100 (opposite to the direction of the oil storage member 100A) is an S-pole, and the end surface 18d of the magnetic guide 18b facing the outside of the atomization device 100 (opposite to the direction of the oil storage member 100A) is an N-pole. Since the top surface 222 of the magnetic attraction component 220 and the magnetic conductive member 18a closer to the magnetic conductive members 18a and 18b attract each other, the atomization device 100 can be correctly disposed at the designated position of the accommodating device 200. Since the top surface 222 of the magnetic attraction component 220 and the magnetic guide 18b farther from the magnetic guide 18a, 18b are mutually exclusive, the opposite side surface of the atomizing device 100 (i.e. the end edge of the mouthpiece cover 1 of the oil storage component 100A) from the magnetic guide 18a is prevented from tilting or bouncing off due to the excessive magnetic attraction force. The magnetic guide 18b has the effect of stably mounting the atomizing device 100 in the housing 200.

In some embodiments, if the charging box or the charging stand corresponding to the atomizing device 100 does not have opposite polarity (electric polarity), the adjusting circuit 24 on the charging circuit board 23 is configured to adjust the current from the charging guide 19 to complete the charging. Therefore, the adjusting circuit 24 is configured to adjust the charging current to complete the charging of the atomization device 100 when the atomization device 100 is inserted into the charging box or the charging stand in the forward or reverse direction. For example, it is assumed that the charging circuit board 23 is supplied with power through the charging guide 19 at a first power input point P1 (not shown) and a second power input point P2 (not shown), the first circuit output T1 of the charging circuit board 23 is a positive (+) output, and the second circuit output point T2 is a negative (-) output. In the first case, when the power input from the power input point P1 is positive and the power input from the second power input point P2 is negative, the configuration of the switch circuit module of the adjusting circuit 24 can make the first circuit output point T1 (not shown) positive and the second circuit output point T2 (not shown) negative. In the second case, when the power input received at the power input point P1 is negative, and the power input received at the second power input point P2 is positive, the configuration of the switch circuit module of the adjusting circuit 24 can make the first circuit output point T1 positive and the second circuit output point T2 negative. Therefore, regardless of the polarity change of the first power input point P1 and the second power input point P2, the first circuit output point T1 and the second circuit output point T2 always maintain a fixed output polarity through the adjusting circuit 24 to supply power to the lower circuit, such as the power module 20 and/or the main circuit board 15.

In some embodiments, the inner wall of the oil storage pack housing 2 may have a plurality of ribs (rib) disposed spaced apart from each other. The ribs may extend axially parallel to each other. In certain embodiments, the ribs may exhibit a non-parallel arrangement. The ribs may reinforce the rigidity of the oil storage pack case 2. The ribs prevent the oil storage module case 2 from being deformed by external force. The ribs prevent the tobacco tar in the storage compartment 1c from overflowing due to the extrusion by an external force.

Returning to fig. 3A to 4F, the hollow tube 51, the liquid absorbent article 52 and the heater core 53 of the heater module 5 are disposed within the atomizing chamber 40 inside the heater module top cover 4. The hollow tube 51 is axially disposed along the aerosol passage 100 c. The tobacco tar in the storage compartment 1c can be adsorbed by the heating element 5 through the liquid inlet hole 4h 1. The tobacco tar adsorbed on the heating component 5 is heated by the heating core 53 to generate aerosol in the atomizing chamber 40. The aerosol may be ingested by the user via the aerosol passage 100 c. In this embodiment, the first liquid absorbing member 3 can absorb the liquid condensed by the aerosol to prevent the condensate from undesirably flowing out of the mouthpiece hole 1 h.

In some embodiments, the heating core 53 may have a self-limiting temperature characteristic. The resistance value of the heater core 53 may increase as the temperature increases. Has a resistance value R1 when the temperature of the heater core 53 reaches a threshold value T1. In some embodiments, when the temperature of the heater core 53 reaches a threshold value T1, the attachment of the heater core 53 to the body 100B no longer causes the temperature of the heater core 53 to rise. In some embodiments, when the resistance of the heater core 53 reaches R1, the heating power output by the heater core 53 can no longer raise the temperature of the heater core 53.

In some embodiments, the threshold T1 is in the range of 200 ℃ to 220 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T1 is in the range of 220 ℃ to 240 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T1 is in the range of 240 ℃ to 260 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T1 is in the range of 260 ℃ to 280 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T1 is in the range of 280 ℃ to 300 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T1 is in the range of 280 ℃ to 300 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T2 is in the range of 300 ℃ to 320 ℃.

In some embodiments, the heating core 53 has a resistance value greater than 10 Ω when heated to the threshold value T1. In some embodiments, the heating core 53 has a resistance value greater than 15 Ω when heated to the threshold value T1. In some embodiments, the heating core 53 has a resistance value greater than 20 Ω when heated to the threshold value T1. In some embodiments, the heating core 53 has a resistance value greater than 30 Ω when heated to the threshold value T1.

The self-limiting temperature characteristic of the heater core 53 may prevent the heater core 53 from dry burning. The self-limiting nature of the heater core 53 may reduce the chance of the heater assembly 13 burning out. The self-limiting temperature characteristic of the heater core 53 may increase the safety of the heating device 13. The self-limiting temperature characteristics of the heater core 53 may improve the service life of the various components in the heating device 13. The self-temperature limiting feature of the heater core 53 may effectively reduce the risk of nicotine cracking.

The self-temperature-limiting characteristic of the heating core 53 can control the smoke outlet temperature of the atomizing device 100 at the cigarette holder hole 1h within a specific temperature range, so as to avoid scalding the lips. In some embodiments, the smoke temperature of the atomization device 100 can be controlled in the range of 35 ℃ to 60 ℃. In some embodiments, the smoke temperature of the atomization device 100 can be controlled in the range of 35 ℃ to 40 ℃. In some embodiments, the smoke temperature of the atomization device 100 can be controlled in the range of 40 ℃ to 45 ℃. In some embodiments, the smoke temperature of the atomization device 100 can be controlled in the range of 45 ℃ to 50 ℃. In some embodiments, the smoke temperature of the atomization device 100 can be controlled in the range of 50 ℃ to 55 ℃. In some embodiments, the smoke temperature of the atomization device 100 can be controlled in the range of 55 ℃ to 60 ℃.

In some embodiments, the heating assembly 5 includes a protective assembly (not shown) coupled to the heating core 53.

In some embodiments, the protection component has a recoverable characteristic.

When the temperature of the protection device rises to a threshold value T2, the protection device forms an open circuit (open circuit). When the temperature of the protection device drops to a threshold value e, the protection device forms a short circuit. When the temperature of the protection device rises to a threshold value T2, no current is supplied to the heater core 53. When the temperature of the protective element drops to a threshold value T3, current may be provided to the heater core 53.

In some embodiments, the threshold value T3 may be the same as the threshold value T2. In some embodiments, the threshold value T3 may be different from the threshold value T2. In some embodiments, the threshold value T3 may be lower than the threshold value T2.

See fig. 3D, 4E and 4F. The aerosol passage 100c formed by the mouthpiece tube 1t, the first liquid suction member 3 and the connecting tube 4t1 except for the mouthpiece hole 1h can have a smooth inner diameter. The inner diameter of the airflow channel 100t does not have a significant step difference at the joint of the mouthpiece 1t and the first liquid absorbing assembly 3. The joint of the first liquid absorbing component 3 and the connecting pipe 4t1 has no obvious step difference. The inner diameter of the air flow passage 100t does not have a distinct interface where the mouthpiece 1t meets the first liquid absorbing member 3. The inner diameter of the air flow channel 100t does not have a distinct interface at the junction of the first liquid absorbing member 3 and the connecting tube 4t 1.

In other non-illustrated embodiments, the aerosol passage 100c formed by the mouthpiece 1t, the first inhalation assembly 3 and the connecting tube 4t1 may have non-uniform inner diameter sizes. For example, the inner diameter of the mouthpiece 1t is larger than the inner diameter of the first liquid absorbing member 3. The first pipetting module 3 may have an inner diameter larger than the inner diameter of the tube. The inner diameter of the mouthpiece tube 1t adjacent to the mouthpiece aperture 1h may be larger than the inner diameter of the mouthpiece tube 1t adjacent to the first liquid absorbing member 3. The oil storage component comprises an oil storage component shell 2, a first liquid suction component 3, a heating component top cover 4, a heating component 5, a heating component base 6 and an oil cup base 7.

In some embodiments, the hardness of the heating assembly top cover 4 and the oil cup base 7 may be greater than the hardness of the heating assembly base 6. Thus, through the appropriate deformation of the heating element base 6 engaged with the heating element top cover 4 and the oil cup base 7, the sealing degree of the heating element base 6 engaged with the heating element top cover 4 and the oil cup base 7 can be improved, the tolerance requirement can be reduced, and the manufacturing difficulty can be reduced. In certain embodiments, the heating assembly top cover 4 may be less rigid than the oil storage assembly housing 2. The seal assembly 41 may have a hardness less than the hardness of the heating assembly top cover 4. The sealing member 41 can increase the seal between the oil reservoir housing 2 and the heating element top cover 4. The seal assembly 41 reduces the tolerance requirements of the reservoir assembly housing 2 and the heating assembly top cover 4. The sealing assembly 41 can reduce the difficulty in manufacturing the oil storage assembly housing 2 and the heating assembly top cover 4. The sealing assembly 41 can prevent the oil storage assembly housing 2 and the heating assembly top cover 4 from being damaged during the assembly process. The sealing member 41 also prevents the tobacco tar in the storage container 1c from being drawn out from the mouthpiece hole 1 h.

See fig. 4E and 4F. When the user inhales from the mouthpiece hole 1h, an airflow is generated within the oil reservoir assembly 100A. The front section of the air flow G1 contains fresh air entering the atomizing chamber 40 from the air inlet holes 7h5 and 7h6 of the oil cup base 7. The rear section of the airflow 100f contains the aerosol generated by the heating assembly 5. Fresh air enters the atomizing chamber 40 through the air inlet holes 7h5, 7h6 and the diversion trench 72, and the aerosol generated by the heating assembly 5 is discharged from the mouthpiece hole 1h along the aerosol channel 100 c.

The airflow is heated by the heating assembly 5 in the atomizing chamber 40 to produce a temperature change, and the volatizable material is simultaneously atomized into the airflow

When the airflow flows to the connection tube 4t1, since the inner diameter of the connection tube 4t1 is smaller than the inner diameter of the atomizing chamber 40, the airflow will start to accelerate, and the temperature will drop after the airflow enters the atomizing chamber 40, and then the airflow is heated by the heating element 5 to generate a temperature rise Tr. In certain embodiments, the temperature rise Tr may be in the range of 200 ℃ to 220 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature rise Tr may be in the range of 240 ℃ to 260 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature rise Tr may be in the range of 260 ℃ to 280 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature rise Tr may be in the range of 280 ℃ to 300 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature rise Tr may be in the range of 300 ℃ to 320 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature rise Tr may be in the range of 200 ℃ to 320 ℃.

The air flow from the atomising chamber 40 may produce a temperature drop Tf before it reaches the mouthpiece orifice 1 h. In certain embodiments, the temperature drop Tf may be in the range of 145 ℃ to 165 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature drop Tf may be in the range of 165 ℃ to 185 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature drop Tf may be in the range of 205 ℃ to 225 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature drop Tf may be in the range of 225 ℃ to 245 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature drop Tf may be in the range of 245 ℃ to 265 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature drop Tf may be in the range of 145 ℃ to 265 ℃.

In certain embodiments, the aerosol passage 100c may have a non-uniform inner diameter. The inner diameter of the air flow passage 100t becomes larger from the position near the heating element 5 toward the mouthpiece hole 1 h. The larger inner diameter near the mouthpiece orifice 1h can make the aerosol larger in volume.

By adjusting the inner wall width of the atomizing chamber 40 and the inner diameter width of the aerosol passage 100c, the temperature of the aerosol sucked from the mouthpiece hole 1h by the user can be controlled. By adjusting the width of the inner wall of the atomizing chamber 40 and the inner diameter of the airflow channel 100t, the volume of the aerosol sucked from the mouthpiece hole 1h by the user can be controlled.

The temperature of the aerosol can be controlled to avoid the user from being scalded by the aerosol. Controlling the aerosol volume can enhance the inhalation experience for the user.

In certain embodiments, the aerosol inhaled by the user via the mouthpiece aperture 1h may have a temperature below 65 ℃. In certain embodiments, the aerosol inhaled by the user via the mouthpiece aperture 1h may have a temperature below 55 ℃. In certain embodiments, the aerosol inhaled by the user via the mouthpiece aperture 1h may have a temperature below 50 ℃. In certain embodiments, the aerosol inhaled by the user via the mouthpiece aperture 1h may have a temperature below 45 ℃. In certain embodiments, the aerosol inhaled by the user via the mouthpiece aperture 1h may have a temperature below 40 ℃. In certain embodiments, the aerosol inhaled by the user via the mouthpiece aperture 1h may have a temperature below 30 ℃.

The main circuit board 15 and the charging circuit board 23 may further include an output detection circuit, a temperature detection circuit, a charging detection circuit, a light emitting device, a charging protection circuit, a charging management circuit, and a power supply device protection circuit. The circuit can respectively perform the functions of signal output, temperature detection, charging detection, light emitting, charging protection, charging management, power supply component protection and the like.

In some embodiments, the atomizer 100 can set the light emitting mode of the light emitting element 153 by cooperating with the controller 151, the sensor 13 and the light emitting element 153 on the main circuit board 15 according to the inhalation action of the user. In some embodiments, when the sensor 13 detects the inhalation action, the sensor 13 can transmit a sensing signal to the controller 15, and the controller 151 transmits a light-emitting start signal to the light-emitting element 153, so that the light-emitting element 153 emits light based on the light-emitting start signal. In some embodiments, white light is emitted by the LEDs of light emitting element 153. Light emitted by the light emitting element 153 is visible through the light guide frame 14 and the light transmitting element 221.

In some embodiments, the light-emitting start signal is a time-varying intensity signal to make the light-emitting element 153 emit light with time-varying intensity, in some embodiments, the intensity of the light-emitting start signal gradually increases with time, the intensity of the light emitted by the light-emitting element 153 gradually increases with time, and in some embodiments, the intensity of the light-emitting signal is maintained after the intensity of the light-emitting signal gradually increases with time for a preset time. In certain embodiments, the predetermined time is in the range of 1 second to 3 seconds. In some embodiments, the preset time may be 2 seconds.

In some embodiments, after the sensor 13 detects the inhalation, the sensor 13 stops sending the sensing signal if the user stops the inhalation. The controller 151 may generate a light emission start signal, transmit the light emission start signal from the controller 151 to the light emitting element 153, and emit light from the light emitting element 153 based on the light emission start signal. In some embodiments, the light emitting diode of the light emitting element 153. Light emitted by the light emitting element 153 is visible through the light guide frame 14 and the light transmitting element 221.

The atomizer 100 may charge the power supply unit 20 with an external signal transmitted from an external device. In certain embodiments, the external signal may be received via the charging guide 19. The atomizer can charge the power supply unit 20 with different charging currents, effectively shorten the charging time, prolong the life of the power supply unit 20, and prevent the power supply unit 20 from being overheated and causing injury to a user.

In some embodiments, the charging current setting of the atomizer 100 can be performed by the controller 151, the temperature detection circuit, the charging protection circuit, the charging management circuit, the charging guide 19, the charging circuit board 23, the adjustment circuit 24, and the port 25.

According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, a method of making an atomization device includes: the first liquid absorbing component 3 can be assembled into the cigarette holder cover 1 and the oil storage component shell 2; the sealing component 41 is clamped in the annular baffle groove 41g 1; the heating component 5 is arranged in the heating component top cover 4; the heating component top cover 4, the heating component base 6 and the oil cup base 7 are assembled with each other and then assembled to the cigarette holder cover 1 and the oil storage component shell 2 together; injecting volatile materials (such as tobacco tar) into the storage chamber 1c from the third conductive channels 7h1 and 7h 2; the columnar conductive structures 7p1, 7p2 are fixed to the third conductive paths 7h1, 7h2 to close the storage compartment 1 c. Thus, the assembly of the oil storage assembly 100A can be completed.

As shown in fig. 2A and 2B, the conductive member 11, the magnetic member 12, the sensor 13, the sealing member 13a, the light guide frame 14, the main circuit board 15, the vibrator 17, the magnetic guide members 18a and 18B, the charging guide member 19, the power supply member 20, the power supply member support 21, the charging circuit board 23, the adjustment circuit 24, and the port 25 are sequentially assembled into the main body case 22, thereby completing the preparation of the main body 100B; then, the oil storage member 100A is mounted on the assembled body 100B from the opening 22h, thereby completing the preparation of the atomizing device 100. The preparation of the atomization device 100 simplifies the assembly process and effectively reduces the manufacturing cost and labor hour.

In some embodiments, the oil storage assembly 100A may be easily replaced. That is, when the nebulizable material in the reservoir 100A is exhausted, another new reservoir 100A may be replaced. Thus, the original main body 100B can be continuously used, and resources can be saved. In addition, this configuration facilitates the user to use different oil storage assemblies 100A, thereby reducing the purchase cost.

As used herein, the terms "approximately," "substantially," "essentially," and "about" are used to describe and account for minor variations. When used in conjunction with an event or circumstance, the terms can refer to an instance in which the event or circumstance occurs precisely as well as an instance in which the event or circumstance occurs in close proximity. As used herein with respect to a given value or range, the term "about" generally means within ± 10%, ± 5%, ± 1%, or ± 0.5% of the given value or range. Ranges may be expressed herein as from one end point to another end point or between two end points. Unless otherwise specified, all ranges disclosed herein are inclusive of the endpoints. The term "substantially coplanar" may refer to two surfaces located within a few micrometers (μm) along the same plane, e.g., within 10 μm, within 5 μm, within 1 μm, or within 0.5 μm located along the same plane. When referring to "substantially" the same numerical value or property, the term can refer to values that are within ± 10%, ± 5%, ± 1%, or ± 0.5% of the mean of the stated values.

As used herein, the terms "approximately," "substantially," "essentially," and "about" are used to describe and explain minor variations. When used in conjunction with an event or circumstance, the terms can refer to an instance in which the event or circumstance occurs precisely as well as an instance in which the event or circumstance occurs in close proximity. For example, when used in conjunction with numerical values, the terms can refer to a range of variation that is less than or equal to ± 10% of the stated numerical value, e.g., less than or equal to ± 5%, less than or equal to ± 4%, less than or equal to ± 3%, less than or equal to ± 2%, less than or equal to ± 1%, less than or equal to ± 0.5%, less than or equal to ± 0.1%, or less than or equal to ± 0.05%. For example, two numerical values are considered to be "substantially" or "about" the same if the difference between the two numerical values is less than or equal to ± 10% (e.g., less than or equal to ± 5%, less than or equal to ± 4%, less than or equal to ± 3%, less than or equal to ± 2%, less than or equal to ± 1%, less than or equal to ± 0.5%, less than or equal to ± 0.1%, or less than or equal to ± 0.05%) of the mean of the values. For example, "substantially" parallel may refer to a range of angular variation of less than or equal to ± 10 ° from 0 °, e.g., less than or equal to ± 5 °, less than or equal to ± 4 °, less than or equal to ± 3 °, less than or equal to ± 2 °, less than or equal to ± 1 °, less than or equal to ± 0.5 °, less than or equal to ± 0.1 °, or less than or equal to ± 0.05 °. For example, "substantially" perpendicular may refer to a range of angular variation of less than or equal to ± 10 ° from 90 °, e.g., less than or equal to ± 5 °, less than or equal to ± 4 °, less than or equal to ± 3 °, less than or equal to ± 2 °, less than or equal to ± 1 °, less than or equal to ± 0.5 °, less than or equal to ± 0.1 °, or less than or equal to ± 0.05 °.

For example, two surfaces may be considered coplanar or substantially coplanar if the displacement between the two surfaces is equal to or less than 5 μm, equal to or less than 2 μm, equal to or less than 1 μm, or equal to or less than 0.5 μm. A surface may be considered planar or substantially planar if the displacement of the surface relative to the plane between any two points on the surface is equal to or less than 5 μm, equal to or less than 2 μm, equal to or less than 1 μm, or equal to or less than 0.5 μm.

As used herein, the terms "conductive", "electrically conductive", and "conductivity".Refers to the ability to transfer current. Conductive materials generally indicate those materials that present little or zero opposition to current flow. One measure of conductivity is siemens per meter (S/m). Typically, the conductive material has a conductivity greater than approximately 10⁴S/m (e.g., at least 10)⁵S/m or at least 10⁶S/m) of the above-mentioned material. The conductivity of a material can sometimes vary with temperature. Unless otherwise specified, the electrical conductivity of a material is measured at room temperature.

As used herein, the singular terms "a" and "the" may include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the description of some embodiments, a component provided "on" or "over" another component may encompass the case where the preceding component is directly on (e.g., in physical contact with) the succeeding component, as well as the case where one or more intervening components are located between the preceding and succeeding components.

As used herein, spatially relative terms, such as "below," "lower," "above," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one component or feature's relationship to another component or feature as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly. It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present.

The foregoing summarizes features of several embodiments and detailed aspects of the present disclosure. The embodiments described in this disclosure may be readily used as a basis for designing or modifying other processes and structures for carrying out the same or similar purposes and/or obtaining the same or similar advantages of the embodiments introduced herein. Such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure and various changes, substitutions, and alterations can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

Claims (20)

1. An atomization device, comprising:

an oil storage assembly, comprising:

the cigarette holder comprises an oil storage shell, a cigarette holder pipe and a storage cabin outside the cigarette holder pipe, wherein one side of the oil storage shell is provided with an opening;

a first liquid absorbing component arranged in the cigarette holder pipe, wherein the first liquid absorbing component is arranged along the radial direction of the atomizing device;

the heating component accommodating shell is provided with an atomizing chamber and a liquid inlet hole, and the liquid inlet hole is communicated with the atomizing chamber and the storage cabin;

the heating assembly is arranged in the atomizing chamber;

the oil cup base is arranged at the opening of the oil storage shell; and

the columnar conductive structure is arranged on the oil cup base and is electrically coupled with the heating component; and

a body electrically coupled to the columnar conductive structure.

2. The aerosolization device of claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece tube has a groove, the first wicking component is disposed in the groove, and an end of the first wicking component abuts a sidewall of the groove such that an inner diameter of the first wicking component adjacent to the first wicking component is substantially the same as an inner diameter of the mouthpiece tube.

3. The atomizing device of claim 1, wherein the heating assembly housing shell comprises:

a heating assembly top cover which defines the storage compartment with the inner wall of the oil storage shell and the mouthpiece tube; and

the heating assembly base is arranged between the heating assembly top cover and the oil cup base.

4. The atomizing device of claim 3, wherein the heating assembly top cap comprises:

a bottom;

a body disposed on the bottom; and

the connecting pipe is arranged on the body and connected with the cigarette holder pipe.

5. The atomizing device of claim 4, wherein the heating assembly top cap further has:

a through flow passage which passes through the bottom, the atomizing chamber of the body and the connecting pipe.

6. The atomizing device of claim 4, wherein a slot is formed between the connecting tube and the body, the atomizing device further comprising:

and the sealing assembly is arranged in the baffle groove and clamped between the free end of the cigarette holder pipe and the bottom of the baffle groove.

7. The atomizing device of claim 1, wherein the heating assembly comprises:

a hollow pipe fitting;

the liquid suction sleeve is sleeved outside the hollow pipe fitting; and

and the heating core is arranged on the inner wall surface of the hollow pipe fitting.

8. The atomizing device of claim 3, wherein the heating assembly base comprises:

a base body;

the guide column is arranged on the seat body and extends towards the top cover of the heating assembly; and

and the guide pipe is positioned in the guide column, penetrates through the base body and the guide column, and is connected with the cigarette holder pipe through the top cover of the heating assembly.

9. The atomizing device of claim 8, wherein the seat body of the heating element base further has a receiving groove facing the oil cup base for receiving at least a portion of the oil cup base, the guide post also extending in the receiving groove.

10. The atomizing device of claim 8, wherein the oil cup base comprises:

a guide groove facing the heating assembly base; and

and the hollow flow guide column is arranged in the flow guide groove and extends towards the heating component base, and is communicated with an air inlet exposed outwards.

11. The atomizing device of claim 10, wherein opposite sides of the guide pillar of the heating assembly base respectively abut against end edges of the hollow guide pillars of the corresponding oil cup base located in the guide groove.

12. The atomizing device of claim 10, wherein the hollow flow-guiding column does not extend in a direction intersecting the direction of extension of the first liquid-absorbing assembly.

13. The atomizing device according to claim 10, wherein an annular groove is formed between the guide pillar and the guide tube, and the annular groove corresponds to an inner wall surface of the heating member.

14. The atomizing device of claim 10, further comprising:

and the second liquid suction assembly is arranged in the diversion trench.

15. The atomizing device of claim 3, wherein the heating element top cap includes a first conductive channel, the heating element base includes a conductive post and a second conductive channel, the second conductive channel extends through the conductive post, the oil cup base includes a third conductive channel, the cylindrical conductive structure is disposed through the first conductive channel, the second conductive channel, and the third conductive channel, the cylindrical conductive structure is electrically coupled to the heating element, and the cylindrical conductive structure encloses the storage compartment.

16. The atomizing device of claim 15, wherein the heating element top cap includes a first snap-fit structure positioned within the first conductive channel, the conductive post of the heating element base includes a second snap-fit structure, and the first snap-fit structure and the second snap-fit structure snap-fit to one another.

17. The atomizing device of claim 3, wherein the heating assembly top cap includes a positioning post facing the heating assembly base, the heating assembly base having a positioning hole, the oil cup base having a positioning slot, the positioning post passing through the positioning hole and the positioning slot.

18. The atomizing device of claim 1, further comprising:

the first protective plug is detachably arranged in the cigarette holder hole; and

the second protective plug is detachably arranged on the air inlet hole of the oil cup base.

19. An atomization device, comprising:

an oil storage assembly, comprising:

the cigarette holder comprises an oil storage shell, a cigarette holder pipe and a storage cabin outside the cigarette holder pipe, wherein one side of the oil storage shell is provided with an opening;

a first liquid absorbing component arranged in the cigarette holder pipe, wherein the first liquid absorbing component is arranged along the radial direction of the atomizing device;

the heating component top cover, the inner wall of the oil storage shell and the cigarette holder pipe jointly define the storage cabin, the heating component top cover is provided with an atomizing chamber and a liquid inlet hole, and the liquid inlet hole is communicated with the atomizing chamber and the storage cabin;

a heating assembly base connected to the heating assembly top cover;

the heating assembly is arranged in the atomizing chamber;

the oil cup base is arranged at the opening of the oil storage shell; and

the columnar conductive structure penetrates through the oil cup base, the heating assembly base and the heating assembly top cover to seal the storage cabin, and is electrically coupled with the heating assembly; and

the main body is electrically coupled with the columnar conductive structure.

20. The atomizing device of claim 19, wherein the reservoir housing includes a mouthpiece cover and a reservoir component housing, the mouthpiece cover having a mouthpiece aperture in communication with the mouthpiece tube, wherein the mouthpiece cover is integrally formed with the reservoir component housing.

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