CN219353095U - Electronic atomizing device - Google Patents

Abstract

The application discloses electron atomizing device includes: the device comprises a liquid storage cavity, an atomization assembly and a power supply cell; an airflow passage defining an airflow path from the air inlet to the air suction opening via the atomizing assembly; an airflow sensor for sensing an airflow change within the airflow channel; the airflow sensor includes first and second opposite sides that are airflow isolated; the first side is used for being communicated with the airflow channel in an airflow mode, and the second side is used for being communicated with the outside atmosphere; an operating element closing at least one of the first side and the second side in a first position to prevent the airflow sensor from sensing an airflow change of the airflow channel; simultaneously opening the first side and the second side in the second position to allow the airflow sensor to sense the airflow of the airflow channel; and the circuit is used for controlling the battery cell to provide power according to the sensing result of the airflow sensor. The above electronic atomizing device can selectively lock or unlock the air flow sensor by the operating element to prevent the supply of aerosol to the user, particularly the minors.

Description

Electronic atomizing device

Technical Field

The embodiment of the application relates to the technical field of electronic atomization, in particular to an electronic atomization device.

Background

Smoking articles (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, etc.) burn tobacco during use to produce tobacco smoke. Attempts have been made to replace these tobacco-burning products by making products that release the compounds without burning.

An example of such a product is a heating device that releases a compound by heating rather than burning a material. For example, the material may be tobacco or other non-tobacco products that may or may not contain nicotine. As another example, there are aerosol provision articles, for example, so-called electronic atomizing devices. These devices typically contain a liquid that is heated to vaporize it, producing an inhalable aerosol. The liquid may comprise nicotine and/or a fragrance and/or an aerosol generating substance (e.g. glycerol). In the known electronic atomizing device, the air flow sensor senses the sucking action of a user and controls the liquid to be vaporized to generate aerosol according to the sensing of the air flow sensor.

Disclosure of Invention

One embodiment of the present application provides an electronic atomizing device, comprising:

a liquid storage chamber for storing a liquid matrix;

an atomizing assembly for atomizing a liquid substrate to generate an aerosol;

The battery cell is used for providing power for the atomizing assembly;

the device comprises an air suction port, an air inlet and an air flow channel positioned between the air inlet and the air suction port; the airflow passage defining an airflow path from the air inlet to the air inlet via the atomizing assembly to deliver aerosol to the air inlet;

an airflow sensor for sensing a change in airflow within the airflow channel; the airflow sensor includes first and second opposite sides that are airflow isolated; the first side is for airflow communication with the airflow passage and the second side is for communication with the outside atmosphere;

an operating element arranged to be configurable between a first position and a second position; wherein the operating element closes at least one of the first side and the second side of the airflow sensor when in the first position to prevent the airflow sensor from sensing a change in airflow of the airflow channel; the operating element simultaneously opens the first side and the second side of the airflow sensor in the second position to allow the airflow sensor to sense airflow changes of the airflow channel; and

and a circuit configured to control the electric core to supply power to the atomization assembly according to the sensing result of the airflow sensor.

In some implementations, the operating element avoids the air inlet in both the first position and the second position such that the air inlet is open in both the first position and the second position.

In some implementations, the operating element is in both the first position and the second position, the airflow channel being airflow-unobstructed or airflow-negotiable.

In some implementations, the electronic atomizing device includes only one air inlet.

In some implementations, further comprising:

a housing at least partially defining an outer surface of the electronic atomizing device;

the operating element is at least partially exposed outside the housing and is configured to move relative to the housing to change the configuration between the first and second positions.

In some implementations, further comprising:

a first connection structure and a second connection structure;

a third connecting structure is arranged on the operating element;

the third connection structure is arranged to be connectable with the first connection structure when the operating element is in the first position to prevent movement of the operating element towards the second position; and when the operating element is in the second position, the third connection structure is arranged to be connectable with the second connection structure to prevent movement of the operating element towards the first position.

In some implementations, the first connection structure includes a first recess, the second connection structure includes a second recess, and the third connection structure includes a protrusion capable of mating with either the first recess or the second recess.

In some implementations, the operating element is arranged to be movable relative to the housing in a first direction to change a configuration between the first and second positions;

the operating element is arranged to be movable in a second direction relative to the housing to thereby connect or disconnect the third connection structure to or from the first connection structure;

alternatively, the operating element is arranged to be movable in a second direction relative to the housing, thereby establishing or releasing the connection of the third connection structure with the second connection structure;

wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

In some implementations, the device further includes a biasing element arranged to provide a bias to the third connection structure toward the first connection structure when the operating element is in the first position;

Or, the biasing element is arranged such that the operating element provides a bias to the third connection structure in the direction of the second connection structure when in the second position.

In some implementations, the operating element is provided with a hook for connecting the operating element with the housing;

the biasing element includes a spring disposed about the hook.

In some implementations, the first side of the airflow sensor is at least partially exposed within the electronic atomizing device.

In some implementations, further comprising:

a housing at least partially defining an outer surface of the electronic atomizing device; the shell is provided with a communication port for communicating the second side with the outside atmosphere;

the operating element is configured to cover or close the communication port in the first position and to open or expose the communication port in the second position.

In some implementations, the housing includes proximal and distal ends that are opposite in a longitudinal direction;

the air suction port is positioned at the proximal end;

the airflow sensor is positioned between the battery cell and the distal end; and, the first and second sides of the airflow sensor are disposed opposite one another along a longitudinal direction of the housing; and the first side is oriented toward the cell and the second side is oriented toward the distal end.

In some implementations, the air inlet and the communication port are both located at a distal end of the housing, and a portion of the air flow channel bypasses the air flow sensor through which the air inlet communicates with the first side of the air flow sensor.

Yet another embodiment of the present application also provides an electronic atomizing device, including:

a liquid storage chamber for storing a liquid matrix;

an atomizing assembly for atomizing a liquid substrate to generate an aerosol;

the device comprises an air suction port, an air inlet and an air flow channel positioned between the air inlet and the air suction port; the airflow passage defining an airflow path from the air inlet to the air inlet via the atomizing assembly to deliver aerosol to the air inlet;

an airflow sensor for sensing an airflow change of the airflow channel; the airflow sensor includes first and second opposite sides; the first side being in airflow communication with the airflow channel;

a communication port for communicating the second side with an outside atmosphere; and

an operating element arranged to be configurable between a first position and a second position; wherein the operating element closes the communication port in a first position; the operating element opens the communication port in a second position; and the operating element avoids or opens the air inlet in both the first and second positions.

Yet another embodiment of the present application also provides an electronic atomizing device, including:

a liquid storage chamber for storing a liquid matrix;

an atomizing assembly for atomizing a liquid substrate to generate an aerosol;

an airflow channel for outputting aerosol;

an airflow sensor comprising first and second opposite sides, the first side in airflow communication with the airflow channel;

a communication port for communicating the second side with an outside atmosphere;

an operating element arranged to be movable between a first position and a second position; wherein the operating element closes the communication port in a first position and the operating element opens the communication port in a second position;

a first connection structure and a second connection structure;

a third connecting structure is arranged on the operating element; the third connection structure is arranged to connect with the first connection structure when the operating element is in the first position to prevent movement of the operating element towards the second position; and when the operating element is in the second position, the third connection structure is arranged to connect with the second connection structure to prevent movement of the operating element towards the first position.

The above electronic atomizing device can selectively lock or unlock the air flow sensor by the operating element to prevent the supply of aerosol to the user, particularly the minors.

Drawings

One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references indicate similar elements, and in which the figures of the drawings are not to be taken in a limiting sense, unless otherwise indicated.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an electronic atomizing device according to an embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the electronic atomizing device of FIG. 1 from another perspective;

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the operating components and housing of the electronic atomizing device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the operational assembly of FIG. 3 from yet another perspective;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of the operational assembly of FIG. 3 from yet another perspective;

FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the electronic atomizing device of FIG. 1 from one view;

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sensing assembly of FIG. 6 from one perspective;

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of a further view of the sensing assembly of FIG. 6;

FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the sensing assembly of FIG. 6 from one perspective;

FIG. 10 is a schematic view of the operating element of FIG. 2 moved to yet another position;

FIG. 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the operating element of FIG. 2 in one position;

FIG. 12 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the operating element of FIG. 10 moved to yet another position;

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of an airflow sensor in one embodiment;

FIG. 14 is a schematic illustration of the deformable electrode membrane of FIG. 13 in response to a change in suction airflow;

fig. 15 is a schematic view of an electronic atomizing device of yet another embodiment;

FIG. 16 is a schematic view of the operating element of FIG. 15 moved to yet another position;

FIG. 17 is an exploded view of the operating components and housing of yet another embodiment of an electronic atomizing device;

FIG. 18 is a schematic view of the operational assembly of FIG. 17 from yet another perspective;

FIG. 19 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the operating element of FIG. 17 in one position;

FIG. 20 is a schematic view of the operating element of FIG. 19 pulled out to a movable state;

FIG. 21 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the operating element of FIG. 20 moved to yet another position;

FIG. 22 is a schematic view of the operating element of FIG. 21 biased to an immovable state.

Detailed Description

In order to facilitate an understanding of the present application, the present application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and detailed description.

The application provides an electronic atomization device which is used for atomizing a liquid matrix to generate aerosol.

Further fig. 1 shows a schematic view of an electronic atomizing device 100 of one particular embodiment, including several components disposed within an outer body or housing (which may be referred to as a housing). The overall design of the outer body or housing may vary, and the pattern or configuration of the outer body, which may define the overall size and shape of the electronic atomizing device 100, may vary. Generally, the elongate body may be formed from a single unitary housing, or the elongate housing may be formed from two or more separable bodies.

For example, the electronic atomizing device 100 may have a control body at one end provided with a housing containing one or more reusable components (e.g., a secondary battery such as a rechargeable battery and/or a rechargeable supercapacitor, and various electronics for controlling the operation of the article), and an external body or housing for suction at the other end.

Further in the specific embodiment shown in fig. 1-2, the electronic atomizing device 100 includes:

a housing 10 substantially defining an outer surface of the electronic atomizing device 100, having a proximal end 110 and a distal end 120 opposite in a longitudinal direction; in use, the proximal end 110 is the end proximal to user suction; distal end 120 is the end remote from the user.

In some examples, the housing 10 may be formed of a metal or alloy such as stainless steel, aluminum, or the like. Other suitable materials include various plastics (e.g., polycarbonate), metal-plated plastics (metal-plating over plastic), ceramics, and the like.

As further shown in fig. 1 to 2, the electronic atomizing device 100 further includes:

an air suction port 113 for sucking by a user; located at the proximal end 110 of the housing 10.

An air inlet 121 is defined at the distal end 120 of the housing 10 for the ingress of outside air.

The electronic atomizing device 100 further includes:

an operating member is provided at the distal end 120 of the housing 10 and is arranged to be movable in the width direction of the housing 10. As shown in particular in fig. 3, the operating assembly comprises:

the operating member 20 is provided at the distal end 120 of the housing 10 and is arranged to be movable in the width direction of the housing 10. Specifically, the distal end 120 of the housing 10 is provided with a slide groove 122 extending in the width direction, and at least part of the operating element 20 moves within the slide groove 122. Meanwhile, a hooking groove 123 extending in the width direction of the housing 10 is provided on the side wall inside the sliding groove 122; the operation element 20 is provided with a hook 21 extending into the hook groove 123; further, during the movement of the operation element 20, the engagement of the hook 21 and the hook groove 123 limits the movement of the operation element 20, and prevents the operation element 20 from being released from the chute 122.

Referring further to fig. 3-5, the operating element 20 is configured to be substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the housing 10; the operating element 20 has a thinner shape, the operating element 20 having a length greater than the width and a length greater than the thickness. The operation element 20 has an upper side surface and a lower side surface opposite in the thickness direction; and after assembly, the lower side surface of the operation element 20 is exposed outside the housing 10 for the user to perform moving operation; in some examples, the underside surface of the operating element 20 is uneven, or rugged; and it is convenient to develop friction force to facilitate the user's pressing operation of the operation element 20 for the moving operation. And, the hook 21 extends from the upper side surface of the operation element 20 away from the operation element 20.

As an alternative embodiment, the above-mentioned operating assembly further includes: a flexible damping element 30 located on the operating element 20. The upper side surface of the operating element 20 has a concave structure; in assembly, the flexible damping element 30 is at least partially received or held within a recessed structure in the upper surface of the operating element 20; and flexible damping element 30 is used to provide proper damping between operating element 20 and housing 10 as operating element 20 moves within chute 122.

With further reference to fig. 3-5, the damping element 30 is also constructed to be thin in shape; after assembly, the damping element 30 is compressed by the operating element 20 and the housing 10 from both sides in the thickness direction. And, the damping element 30 is provided with a relief hole 31; in assembly, the hook 21 of the operating element 20 passes through the escape hole 31 and is then connected to the hook groove 123 of the housing 10. The surface of the damping element 30 facing the housing 10 is provided with ribs 32, which advantageously provide damping against compression or squeezing against the housing 10.

As shown in fig. 6 to 9, the electronic atomizing device 100 further includes:

a reservoir 12 for storing a liquid matrix, and an atomizing assembly for drawing the liquid matrix from the reservoir 12 and heating the atomized liquid matrix. To facilitate vaporization and delivery, both the reservoir 12 and the atomizing assembly are disposed proximate the proximal end 110. The electronic atomizing device 100 further comprises an aerosol delivery tube 11 arranged in the longitudinal direction, wherein the aerosol delivery tube 11 extends at least partially within the liquid storage chamber 12, and the liquid storage chamber 12 is formed by a space between an outer wall of the aerosol delivery tube 11 and an inner wall of the first housing 10. The end of the aerosol delivery tube 11 opposite the proximal end 110 communicates with the suction opening 113 to deliver aerosol generated by the atomizing assembly to the suction opening 113 for inhalation.

According to the embodiment shown in fig. 6, the atomizing assembly includes:

the liquid guiding member 13 is made of a capillary material or a porous material, such as a sponge, cotton fiber, or a porous body such as a porous ceramic body, or the like. The liquid guiding element 13 extends perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic atomizing device 100, and the liquid guiding element 13 extends at least partially from the liquid storage cavity 12 into the aerosol output tube 11, so that the liquid storage body matrix and the storage part of the liquid matrix can be sucked up by capillary infiltration, and the liquid transmission direction is shown by an arrow R1 in fig. 6.

A heating element 14 located within the aerosol delivery tube 11 and surrounding the liquid guiding element 13; the heating element 14 serves to heat at least part of the liquid matrix in the liquid guiding element 13 to generate aerosol and release it to the aerosol delivery conduit 11. In this preferred implementation, the heating element 14 is a spiral heating wire surrounding the liquid guiding element 13.

Or in still other variations, the liquid directing element 13 may be configured in various regular or irregular shapes and be in partial fluid communication with the liquid storage chamber 12 to receive the liquid matrix. Or in other variant embodiments the liquid guiding element 13 may be of more regular or irregular shape, for example polygonal block, grooved shape with grooves on the surface, or arched shape with hollow channels inside, etc.

Or in yet other variations, the heating element 14 may be attached to the liquid guiding element 13 by printing, deposition, sintering or physical assembly. In some other variant embodiments, the liquid guiding element 13 may have a plane or curved surface for supporting the heating element 14, and the heating element 14 is formed on the plane or curved surface of the porous body 14 by means of mounting, printing, deposition, etc. Or in yet other variations, the heating element 14 is a conductive trace formed on the surface of the liquid guiding element 13. In practice, the conductive tracks of the heating element 14 may be in the form of printed tracks formed by printing. In some implementations, the heating element 14 is a patterned conductive trace. In still other implementations, the heating element 14 is planar. In practice, the heating element 14 is a conductive trace that is a circuitous, serpentine, reciprocating, or meander-extending.

With further reference to fig. 6, a flexible sealing element 15 is also provided within the housing 10; the sealing element 15 at least partially supports the aerosol delivery tube 11 and seals the reservoir 12. The reservoir 12, defined between the outer wall of the aerosol delivery tube 11 and the inner wall of the housing 10, is closed at the end near the proximal end 110 after assembly; and, the opening of the reservoir 12 toward the distal end 120 is sealed by the sealing member 15.

The sealing member 15 is shaped to substantially conform to the opening of the reservoir 12 toward the distal end 120. And, the sealing element 15 is further provided with a flange 152 extending towards the reservoir 12; in assembly, the end of the aerosol delivery tube 11 facing away from the suction opening 113 engages the flange 152, so that the aerosol delivery tube 11 is assembled with the sealing element 15. And, the flange 152 of the sealing member 15 extends in the longitudinal direction of the electronic atomizing device 100.

The sealing element 15 also defines an air passage 151 extending through the sealing element 15 in the longitudinal direction of the electronic atomizing device 100 for the passage of ambient air through the sealing element 15 into the aerosol output tube 11 during suction. According to what is shown in fig. 6, the air channel 151 is at least partially surrounded by the flange 152, or the air channel 151 is through the flange 152.

Referring further to fig. 6, the electronic atomizing device 100 further includes:

a battery cell 16 is at least partially housed and held within the housing 10 and is used to power the heating element 14, the battery cell 16 being located between the sealing element 15 and the distal end 120. Specifically, the two ends of the heating element 14 are soldered with leads, and after the leads penetrate the sealing element 15, an electrically conductive connection is established with the battery cell 140. In some implementations, the electronic atomizing device 100 further includes: a circuit board (not shown) on which relevant functional circuits are integrated; and, the circuit board is disposed against or juxtaposed with the cells 16; a circuit board, such as a PCB board, extends longitudinally of the electronic atomizing device 100 and is substantially parallel to and abuts or conforms to the electrical core 16. And the circuit board is electrically connected with the battery core 16, and two ends of the heating element 14 are connected to the circuit board after penetrating the sealing element 15 by the lead wires through the welding leads, so that the circuit board guides current between the battery core 16 and the heating element 14.

With further reference to fig. 6, the airflow path of the electronic atomizing device during suction is shown by arrow R2; the distal end 120 of the electronic atomizing device 100 is provided with an air inlet 121 for the entry of ambient air into the housing 10 during aspiration. The space between the electric core 16 and the shell 10 is provided, so that air entering through the air inlet 121 can enter the air channel 151 of the sealing element 15 through the space between the electric core 16 and the shell 10, and then pass through the aerosol output tube 11 and carry aerosol generated by heating the heating element 14 to the air inlet 113.

Referring to fig. 6 to 9, the electronic atomizing apparatus 100 includes: a sensing assembly for sensing a change in airflow through the electronic atomizing device 100 during aspiration; a control device on the circuit board controls the electrical core 16 to provide power to the heating element 14 to heat the liquid matrix within the liquid heating element 13 to generate an aerosol, based on the sensing result of the sensing assembly. The sensing assembly includes: the airflow sensor 40, such as a microphone or a differential pressure sensor, has a first side 410 and a second side 420 facing away in the longitudinal direction of the electronic atomizing device 100. When assembled, the airflow sensor 40 is spaced apart from the battery cell 16 along the longitudinal direction of the electronic atomizing device 100, and the first side 410 of the airflow sensor 40 is oriented toward or adjacent the battery cell 16 and the second side 420 is oriented away from the battery cell 16 and toward the distal end 120. The air flow sensor 40 maintains a gap with the cell 16 through the first side 410 and is in communication with the air flow around the cell 16 during aspiration or provides a partial air flow path, thereby enabling the air flow sensor 40 to sense changes in the air flow through the electronic atomizing device 100 during aspiration.

In this embodiment, the second side 420 of the airflow sensor 40 is in communication with the outside atmosphere for sensing the pressure of the outside atmosphere; and the air flow sensor 40 can determine the suction action of the user and output a high level signal according to the fact that the pressure difference between the first side 410 and the second side 420 is greater than a preset threshold value; further, the control device on the circuit board outputs a high level according to the airflow sensor 150 the signal control cell 16 outputs power to the heating element 14 to atomize the liquid to generate an aerosol.

Referring to fig. 6 to 9, as an alternative example, the sensing assembly further includes: the flexible sealing member 50 is made of, for example, a material such as silicone rubber or a thermoplastic elastomer. The sealing element 50 surrounds or encases the airflow sensor 40 such that the first side 410 and the second side 420 of the airflow sensor 40 are airflow isolated, thereby protecting the pressure of the second side 420 from the pressure of the first side 410 during sensing.

Specifically, a flexible sealing element 50 is disposed about the airflow sensor 40 and has upper and lower ends facing away from each other; wherein the sealing element 50 is located on a first side 410 of the airflow sensor 40 and the upper end of the sealing element 50 is open, i.e. the first side 410 of the airflow sensor 40 is exposed or substantially bare. The lower end of the sealing element 50 is located on the second side 420 of the airflow sensor 40, the lower end of the sealing element 50 substantially surrounding the second side 420 of the airflow sensor 40; and the lower end of the sealing member 50 is provided with a through hole 51, the through hole 51 being for the second side 420 to communicate with the outside atmosphere.

Referring to fig. 3, 6, and 10 to 12, the electronic atomizing device 100 further includes: a communication port 124 at or near the distal end 120 and between the second side 420 of the airflow sensor 40 and the distal end 120; and, the port of the communication port 124 at the distal end 120 is located within the chute 122. The second side 420 of the airflow sensor 40 can communicate with the outside atmosphere through the communication port 124 to thereby sense the pressure of the outside atmosphere.

Specifically, in fig. 3, 6, and 9 to 12, the communication port 124 is isolated from the intake port 121. The lower end of the sealing element 50 is further provided with a ledge 52 at least partially surrounding the through hole 51; in assembly, the wall surrounding or defining the communication port 124 is inserted into the ledge 52 and/or the through-hole 51 to communicate directly with the second side 420 of the airflow sensor 40. And, the through hole 51 and/or the ledge 52 are arranged off-center from the second side 420 of the airflow sensor 40.

Referring to fig. 2, 5 and 11, the operating element 20 is moved within the chute 122 under a user pressing operation and has a first position. Specifically:

fig. 2, 5 and 11 show a schematic view of the operating element 20 in a first position in which the operating element 20 and the damping element 30 are closing or blocking the communication opening 124. In this first position, the second side 420 of the airflow sensor 40 is sealed or isolated from the outside air, and the airflow sensor 40, such as a microphone or a differential pressure sensor, is not activated and thus is not able to sense the change in airflow through the electronic atomizing device 100 during aspiration. In this first position the heating element 14 is not responsive to user suction to heat the liquid matrix to generate an aerosol. And in this embodiment the chute 122 and/or the operating element 20 are isolated from the air inlet 121, whereby in this first position the air inlet 121 is open; when the user draws on the air inlet 113, an air flow through the electronic atomizing apparatus 100 can be formed between the air inlet 121 and the air inlet 113, the direction of the air flow being indicated by an arrow R2 in the figure, but no aerosol is generated and output.

Fig. 10 and 12 show a schematic view of the operating element 20 being moved into a second position in which the operating element 20 and the damping element 30 open or reveal the communication opening 124; the second side 420 of the airflow sensor 40 is now in communication with the ambient air through the communication port 124. In this second position, ambient air can enter through the air inlet 121 and create a suction air flow through the electronic atomizing apparatus 100 as the user sucks the suction port 113; and the airflow sensor 40 can be triggered based on the pressure difference between the first side 410 and the second side 420, so that the circuit board control battery 16 supplies power to the heating element 14 to heat and generate aerosol.

Specifically, for example, FIG. 13 illustrates a schematic diagram of a sensed suction airflow of airflow sensor 40 in one embodiment; the airflow sensor 40 includes:

a deformable electrode membrane 41 disposed adjacent the first side 410;

an electrode plate 42 disposed adjacent to the second side 420; also, the deformable electrode film 41 and the electrode plate 42 are arranged at opposite intervals in the axial direction of the airflow sensor 40. The air flow sensor 40 in turn determines the pressure difference between the first side 410 and the second side 420 based on the capacitance value between the deformable electrode membrane 41 and the electrode plate 42.

For example, fig. 14 shows the state of the airflow sensor 40 at the time of suction; when the suction airflow passes through the first side 410, the first side 410 is negative pressure, and if the air pressure on the side of the deformable electrode film 41 facing the electrode plate 42 is communicated with the outside atmosphere, the deformable electrode film 41 can bend or deform toward the first side 410 to the state shown in fig. 14; of course, the greater the force of the user's suction, the greater the negative pressure on the first side 410, and the corresponding greater the deformation of the deformable electrode membrane 41. The greater the change in capacitance value defined between the deformable electrode film 41 and the electrode plate 42; further, the air flow sensor 40 determines the pressure difference of the first side 410 and the second side 420 based on the above change in capacitance value. When the second side 420 is blocked by the operation element 20, since the air pressure on the side of the deformable electrode film 41 facing the electrode plate 42 is isolated from the external air, the deformable electrode film 41 cannot be deformed to a corresponding extent in response to the negative pressure of the suction when the user sucks, and thus the capacitance change between the deformable electrode film 41 and the electrode plate 42 cannot reach the responsive extent, and thus the air flow sensor 40 cannot be triggered in response to the suction of the user.

The above moves between the first position and the second position in the chute 122 along the width direction of the electronic atomizing device 100 by the operating element 20; and thereby selectively opens or closes the communication port 124. Specifically, the communication port 124 can be closed when the operating element 20 is moved to the first position, so that the electronic atomizing device 100 is in the locked state, at which time the air flow sensor 40 is prevented from sensing the pressure difference between the first side 410 and the second side 420; when the operating element 20 moves to the second position, the communication port 124 can be opened or communicated, so that the electronic atomization device 100 is in an unlocking state, and at this time, the electronic atomization device can generate aerosol in response to the suction of the user and output the aerosol to the air suction port 113 for the user to suck. The above electronic atomizing apparatus 100 can prevent the user from the sucking operation particularly, for example, by the minors, by the lock state.

In some implementations, the electronic atomizing apparatus 100 may detect the position of the operating element 20 by a sensing device such as a distance sensor, a light sensor, etc. to determine the position state of the operating element 20; and prevents aerosol formation in the first position.

In the above implementation, the operating element 20 is clear of the air inlet 121 in both the first and second positions; further in practice, the air inlet 121 is always open or open when the operating element 20 is in the first and second positions. Alternatively, the operating member 20 can form an air flow path between the air inlet 121 and the air inlet 113 when the user sucks in both the first position and the second position.

Or in yet other variations, the operating element 20 is rotatably coupled to the housing 10, such as by rotation; and thus can selectively close or open the communication port 124 by rotating.

Or in yet other variations, the operating element is removably coupled to the housing 10, e.g., the operating element includes a removable cover that closes the communication port 124 when the operating element is coupled to the housing 10; and when the operating element is detached from the casing 10, the communication port 124 may be opened.

In the above implementation, the electronic atomizing device 100 includes only one air inlet 121.

Fig. 15 and 16 show schematic views of an electronic atomizing device 100 according to yet another alternative embodiment; in this implementation, at least a portion of the operating element 20a is movably disposed within the electronic atomizing device 100, and is thereby capable of selectively closing or opening the first side 410a of the airflow sensor 40 a. Further, when the operating element 20a closes the first side 410a of the airflow sensor 40a, a barrier is established between the first side 410a of the airflow sensor 40a and the airflow channel of the electronic atomizing device 100, thereby preventing the airflow sensor 40a from sensing airflow through the electronic atomizing device 100 when a user draws, such as shown in fig. 15; and when the operating element 20a opens the first side 410a of the airflow sensor 40a, to allow the airflow sensor 40a to sense airflow through the electronic atomizing apparatus 100 when a user draws, such as shown in fig. 16. As an alternative example, a portion of the operating element 20a is exposed to the exterior of the electronic atomizing device 100, or the operating element 20a is connected to other mechanisms exposed to the exterior of the electronic atomizing device 100, thereby providing user manipulation.

Further fig. 17 shows an exploded view of the operating components and housing 10b of the electronic atomizing device 100 of yet another alternate embodiment; in this implementation, the distal end 120b of the housing 10b is provided with:

an air inlet 121b for the entry of outside air in suction;

an operating member is provided at the distal end 120b of the housing 10b and is arranged to be movable in the width direction of the housing 10 b. As shown in particular in fig. 17 and 18, the operating assembly comprises an operating element 20b and a flexible damping element 30b located between the operating element 20b and the housing 10 b.

The above-described operating member 20b is provided at the distal end 120b of the housing 10b, and is arranged to be movable in the width direction of the housing 10 b. Specifically, the distal end 120b of the housing 10b is provided with a slide groove 122b extending in the width direction; at least a portion of the operating element 20b moves linearly within the chute 122 b.

A communication port 124b is provided in the chute 122b; the second side 420b of the airflow sensor 40b can communicate with the outside atmosphere through the communication port 124b to thereby sense the pressure of the outside atmosphere.

With further reference to fig. 17 and 18, the operating element 20b is mainly in the shape of a sheet; the operating element 20b is provided with a hook 21b extending perpendicularly to the operating element 20b, the hook 21b extending longitudinally, and the free end 211b of the hook 21b having an increased cross-sectional area at least partially, forming a hook.

The flexible damping element 30b is at least partially received or held within a recessed structure of the upper side surface of the operating element 20 b; and flexible damping element 30b is used to provide damping between operating element 20b and housing 10b as operating element 20b moves within chute 122 b.

Referring to fig. 17 and 18, a hook hole 123b is further provided in the chute 122b of the housing 10b, and the hook 21b is connected to the housing 10b after passing through the hook hole 123b during assembly. The outer surface of the hook 21b is provided with: at least one longitudinally extending projection 26b; the hook hole 123b has a recess 126b and a recess 125b arranged in the longitudinal direction on the inner surface thereof. In use, when the operating element 20b is in the first position, the protrusion 26b of the hook 21b can extend into the recess 126b to couple or engage, so that the operating element 20b is stably maintained in the first position and cannot move in the width direction towards the second position; and, when the operation element 20b is in the second position, the protrusion 26b of the hook 21b can protrude into the recess 125b, so that the operation element 20b is stably maintained in the second position and cannot move in the width direction toward the first position.

Referring specifically to fig. 19, when the operating element 20b is in the first position, retention is provided by the protrusion 26b of the catch 21b extending into the recess 126 b; and the communication port 124b is blocked or closed by the operation element 20 b; and in this state the air intake port 121b is open; in this state, the recess 125b is away from the hook 21 b. At this time, the second side 420b of the airflow sensor 40b cannot sense the pressure of the outside atmosphere, and thus the airflow sensor 40b cannot respond to the airflow in suction.

And in fig. 19, the hook 21b extends into the slot 127b after penetrating through the hook hole 123 b. When the user needs to move the operation element 20b to the second position, the user needs to perform the operation according to fig. 20, for example, by pulling the operation element 20b with a finger or pulling out the operation element 20b, so that the operation element 20b moves a certain stroke away from the housing 10b, as indicated by an arrow R31 in fig. 20; the movement operation indicated by the arrow R31 releases the holding at the first position by separating or disengaging the protrusion 26b and the recess 126b of the hook 21b, and further enables the operation element 20b to move linearly in the width direction.

Further, after the projection 26b of the hook 21b is separated from the recess 126b to release the holding in the first position, the operating member 20b is moved in the width direction toward the second position as indicated by an arrow R32 in fig. 21, to be moved to align the projection 26b with the recess 125 b. But offset from the projections 26b and depressions 126 b. Moving to the state shown in fig. 21, the projection 26b is disengaged from the recess 125b in the longitudinal direction, and the operating element 20b is not fastened or stably held.

Referring to fig. 22, the operating element 20b in fig. 21 is pushed or pressed longitudinally inward toward the housing 10b, such that the protrusion 26b extends into the recess 125b to form a coupling or engagement, thereby stably holding the operating element 20b in the second position such that the operating element 20b cannot move in the width direction. When the operation element 20b is positioned at the second position as shown in fig. 22, the operation element 22b is away from the air inlet 121b and the communication port 124b, so that the external air can enter the electronic atomizing device through the air inlet 121b to form a suction air flow when the user sucks; the second side 420b of the airflow sensor 40b in this state can sense the pressure of the outside atmosphere through the communication port 124 b.

In the above embodiment, the operation element 20b is further provided with the escape notch 24b and the escape notch 23b; when the operating element 20b is in the second position, the relief notch 24b is aligned with the communication port 124b, thereby avoiding covering or closing the communication port 124b; and when the operating element 20b is in the second position, the relief notch 23b is aligned with the air inlet 121b, thereby avoiding covering or closing the air inlet 121b.

When it is desired to move the operating element 20b from the second position shown in figure 22 to the first position shown in figure 19, the protrusion 26b is disengaged from the recess 125b by first pulling or pulling the operating element 20b outwardly by the user; and then moved toward the first position to the condition shown in fig. 20, and finally the operating element 20b is pressed inwardly to engage the protrusion 26b extending into the recess 126 b.

Further in the implementations shown in fig. 17-22, the electronic atomizing device 100 further includes: a biasing element 25b for biasing or resetting the protrusion 26b of the operating element 20b into the recess 126b in the first position; and in the second position, biases or resets the projection 26b of the operating element 20b toward protruding into the recess 125 b. Providing the biasing element 25b is more convenient for replacing the user pressing the operating element 20b in operation.

For example, in the embodiment shown in fig. 17-22, the biasing element 25b is a spring 25b that is wrapped around or wound around the hook 21 b; in the arrangement, one end of the spring 25b abuts against the free end 211b, and the other end abuts against the inner wall of the card slot 127 b; when the user pulls or pulls the operating element 20b out of the housing 10b in the first and/or second position, the spring 25b is compressed. Then, when the user's moving operation is completed, the spring 25b biases the operating member 20b toward the housing 10b by an elastic restoring force.

It should be noted that the description and drawings of the present application show preferred embodiments of the present application, but are not limited to the embodiments described in the present application, and further, those skilled in the art can make modifications or changes according to the above description, and all such modifications and changes should fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (16)

1. An electronic atomizing device, comprising:

a liquid storage chamber for storing a liquid matrix;

an atomizing assembly for atomizing a liquid substrate to generate an aerosol;

the battery cell is used for providing power for the atomizing assembly;

the device comprises an air suction port, an air inlet and an air flow channel positioned between the air inlet and the air suction port; the airflow passage defining an airflow path from the air inlet to the air inlet via the atomizing assembly to deliver aerosol to the air inlet;

An airflow sensor for sensing a change in airflow within the airflow channel; the airflow sensor includes first and second opposite sides that are airflow isolated; the first side is for airflow communication with the airflow passage and the second side is for communication with the outside atmosphere;

an operating element arranged to be configurable between a first position and a second position; wherein the operating element closes at least one of the first side and the second side of the airflow sensor when in the first position to prevent the airflow sensor from sensing a change in airflow of the airflow channel; the operating element simultaneously opens the first side and the second side of the airflow sensor in the second position to allow the airflow sensor to sense airflow changes of the airflow channel; and

and a circuit configured to control the electric core to supply power to the atomization assembly according to the sensing result of the airflow sensor.

2. The electronic atomizing device of claim 1, wherein the operating element avoids the air inlet in both the first position and the second position such that the air inlet is open in both the first position and the second position.

3. The electronic atomizing device of claim 2, wherein the operating element is in both the first position and the second position, and the airflow passage is air-unobstructed or air-fiowable.

4. An electronic atomising device as claimed in any of the claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the electronic atomising device comprises only one air inlet.

5. An electronic atomising device as claimed in any of claims 1 to 3, further comprising:

a housing at least partially defining an outer surface of the electronic atomizing device;

the operating element is at least partially exposed outside the housing and is configured to move relative to the housing to change the configuration between the first and second positions.

6. The electronic atomizing device of claim 5, further comprising:

a first connection structure and a second connection structure;

a third connecting structure is arranged on the operating element;

the third connection structure is arranged to be connectable with the first connection structure when the operating element is in the first position to prevent movement of the operating element towards the second position; and when the operating element is in the second position, the third connection structure is arranged to be connectable with the second connection structure to prevent movement of the operating element towards the first position.

7. The electronic atomizing device of claim 6, wherein the first connecting structure includes a first recess, the second connecting structure includes a second recess, and the third connecting structure includes a protrusion capable of mating with the first recess or the second recess.

8. The electronic atomizing apparatus of claim 6, wherein,

the operating element is arranged to be movable relative to the housing in a first direction to change a configuration between the first and second positions;

the operating element is arranged to be movable in a second direction relative to the housing to thereby connect or disconnect the third connection structure to or from the first connection structure;

alternatively, the operating element is arranged to be movable in a second direction relative to the housing, thereby establishing or releasing the connection of the third connection structure with the second connection structure;

wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

9. The electronic atomizing device of claim 8, further comprising a biasing element arranged to provide a bias to the third connecting structure in a direction toward the first connecting structure when the operating element is in a first position;

Or, the biasing element is arranged such that the operating element provides a bias to the third connection structure in the direction of the second connection structure when in the second position.

10. The electronic atomizing device according to claim 9, wherein the operating member is provided with a hook for connecting the operating member with the housing;

the biasing element includes a spring disposed about the hook.

11. An electronic atomising device as claimed in any of claims 1 to 3, in which the first side of the air flow sensor is at least partially exposed within the electronic atomising device.

12. An electronic atomising device as claimed in any of claims 1 to 3, further comprising:

a housing at least partially defining an outer surface of the electronic atomizing device; the shell is provided with a communication port for communicating the second side with the outside atmosphere;

the operating element is configured to cover or close the communication port in the first position and to open or expose the communication port in the second position.

13. The electronic atomizing device of claim 12, wherein the housing includes proximal and distal ends that are longitudinally opposite;

The air suction port is positioned at the proximal end;

the airflow sensor is positioned between the battery cell and the distal end; and, the first and second sides of the airflow sensor are disposed opposite one another along a longitudinal direction of the housing; and the first side is oriented toward the cell and the second side is oriented toward the distal end.

14. The electronic atomizing device of claim 13, wherein the air inlet and the communication port are both located at a distal end of the housing, and wherein a portion of the air flow channel bypasses the air flow sensor, and wherein the air inlet communicates with the first side of the air flow sensor through the portion.

15. An electronic atomizing device, comprising:

a liquid storage chamber for storing a liquid matrix;

an atomizing assembly for atomizing a liquid substrate to generate an aerosol;

the device comprises an air suction port, an air inlet and an air flow channel positioned between the air inlet and the air suction port; the airflow passage defining an airflow path from the air inlet to the air inlet via the atomizing assembly to deliver aerosol to the air inlet;

an airflow sensor for sensing an airflow change of the airflow channel; the airflow sensor includes first and second opposite sides; the first side being in airflow communication with the airflow channel;

A communication port for communicating the second side with an outside atmosphere; and

an operating element arranged to be configurable between a first position and a second position; wherein the operating element closes the communication port in a first position; the operating element opens the communication port in a second position; and the operating element avoids or opens the air inlet in both the first and second positions.

16. An electronic atomizing device, comprising:

a liquid storage chamber for storing a liquid matrix;

an atomizing assembly for atomizing a liquid substrate to generate an aerosol;

an airflow channel for outputting aerosol;

an airflow sensor comprising first and second opposite sides, the first side in airflow communication with the airflow channel;

a communication port for communicating the second side with an outside atmosphere;

an operating element arranged to be movable between a first position and a second position; wherein the operating element closes the communication port in a first position and the operating element opens the communication port in a second position;

a first connection structure and a second connection structure;

a third connecting structure is arranged on the operating element; the third connection structure is arranged to connect with the first connection structure when the operating element is in the first position to prevent movement of the operating element towards the second position; and when the operating element is in the second position, the third connection structure is arranged to connect with the second connection structure to prevent movement of the operating element towards the first position.