EP3228198A1 - Zerstäubungsvorrichtung und elektronische zigarette damit - Google Patents

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EP3228198A1
EP3228198A1 EP15867132.1A EP15867132A EP3228198A1 EP 3228198 A1 EP3228198 A1 EP 3228198A1 EP 15867132 A EP15867132 A EP 15867132A EP 3228198 A1 EP3228198 A1 EP 3228198A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/40—Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
    • A24F40/46—Shape or structure of electric heating means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/40—Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
    • A24F40/44—Wicks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/50—Control or monitoring
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/10—Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/20—Devices using solid inhalable precursors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/40—Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
    • A24F40/48—Fluid transfer means, e.g. pumps
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/40—Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
    • A24F40/48—Fluid transfer means, e.g. pumps
    • A24F40/485—Valves; Apertures

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  • the subject matter herein generally relates to an electronic cigarette, and particularly to an atomizing device that can sense the temperature change of a heating member and an electronic cigarette including the atomizing device having a temperature control function.
  • An electronic cigarette also known as a virtual cigarette, is used for replacing a normal cigarette.
  • the electronic cigarette has a similar taste as a cigarette.
  • a temperature of the heating member can become too high.
  • An excessively high temperature of the heating member may lead the smoke liquid, the wax or the tobacco producing and releasing some substances, which are harmful to health.
  • the disclosure provides an atomizing device that can sense the temperature change of a heating member and an electronic cigarette including the atomizing device having a temperature control function.
  • An atomizing device includes a heating member and a temperature control switch.
  • the temperature control switch is positioned adjacent to the heating member or the heating member is sleeved on the temperature control switch.
  • the heating member is coupled to the temperature control switch in series.
  • the heating member and the temperature control switch are electrically coupled to a power supply device.
  • the atomizing device further includes a liquid guiding assembly.
  • a portion of the liquid guiding assembly is in fluid communication with or extends into a liquid reservoir.
  • the liquid guiding assembly is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member or the heating member is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the liquid guiding assembly.
  • the liquid guiding assembly includes a first liquid guiding member and a second liquid guiding member.
  • An end of the first liquid guiding member is in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir, and another end of the first liquid guiding member is coupled to the second liquid guiding member.
  • the first liquid guiding member, the second liquid guiding member, and the heating member are positioned in one of the following arrangements: (1) the heating member is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the second liquid guiding member; (2) the second liquid guiding member is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member; (3) the heating member is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the first liquid guiding member; (4) the first liquid guiding member is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member; (5) the heating member is defined as the heating member and as the liquid guiding member.
  • the heating member is positioned in contact with a porous liquid storage member.
  • the atomizing device further includes a spray tube and a pneumatic valve.
  • An end of the spray tube is in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir and the pneumatic valve is positioned on a connecting portion, and the connecting portion is positioned between the liquid reservoir and the spray tube.
  • the heating member is positioned in the spray tube
  • the atomizing device further includes a container configured for containing wax or tobacco, the heating member is positioned with respect to the container in one of the following arrangements: the heating member is covered on, coated on or twined around an outer wall of the container; or the heating member is added to, embedded in, or sandwiched between inner portions of the wall of the container; or the heating member is coated on or embedded on an inner wall of the container; or the heating member is positioned in the container.
  • An atomizing device includes a heating member and a temperature control switch.
  • the heating member is positioned adjacent to or is sleeved on the temperature control switch.
  • the heating member and the temperature control switch are electrically coupled to a control device respectively.
  • the atomizing device further includes a liquid guiding assembly.
  • a portion of the liquid guiding assembly is in fluid communication with or extends into a liquid reservoir.
  • the liquid guiding assembly is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member, or the heating member is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the liquid guiding assembly.
  • the liquid guiding assembly includes a first liquid guiding member and a second liquid guiding member.
  • An end of the first liquid guiding member is in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir, another end of the first liquid guiding member is coupled to the second liquid guiding member.
  • the first liquid guiding member, the second liquid guiding member, and the heating member are positioned in one of the following arrangements: (1) the heating member is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the second liquid guiding member; (2) the second liquid guiding member is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member; (3) the heating member is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the first liquid guiding member; (4) the first liquid guiding member is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member; (5) the heating member is defined as the heating member and as the liquid guiding member.
  • the heating member is positioned in contact with a porous liquid storage member.
  • the atomizing device further includes a spray tube and a pneumatic valve.
  • An end of the spray tube is in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir, and the pneumatic valve is positioned on a connecting portion, and the connecting portion is positioned between the liquid reservoir and the spray tube.
  • the heating member is positioned in the spray tube
  • the positioning of the temperature control switch relative to the spray tube includes one of the following arrangements: an arrangement where the temperature control switch is positioned in the spray tube; another arrangement where the temperature control switch is positioned in a spray nozzle of the spray tube; a further arrangement where the temperature control switch is positioned on the spray tube; and a still further arrangement where the temperature control switch is positioned adjacent to the spray tube.
  • the atomizing device further includes a container configured for containing wax or tobacco.
  • the heating member is positioned with respect to the container in one of the following arrangements: the heating member is covered on, coated on or twined around an outer wall of the container, or the heating member is added to, embedded in, or sandwiched between inner portions of the wall of the container, or the heating member is coated on or embedded on an inner wall of the container, or the heating member is positioned in the container.
  • An atomizing device includes a heating member and a temperature sensitive member.
  • the heating member and the temperature sensitive member are positioned in one of the following arrangements: the heating member and the temperature sensitive member are not electrically coupled to each other directly, but electrically coupled to a control device independently; or the heating member and the temperature sensitive member are electrically coupled to each other directly, and then electrically coupled to the control device.
  • the atomizing device further includes a liquid guiding assembly.
  • a portion of the liquid guiding assembly is in fluid communication with or extends into a liquid reservoir.
  • the liquid guiding assembly is adhered to or positioned adjacent to the temperature sensitive member.
  • the liquid guiding assembly and the heating member are positioned in one of the following arrangements: the liquid guiding assembly and the temperature sensitive member are cooperatively twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member; or the liquid guiding assembly is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member; or the heating member is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to both of the liquid guiding assembly and the temperature sensitive member; or the heating member is only twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the liquid guiding assembly.
  • the liquid guiding assembly includes a first liquid guiding member and a second liquid guiding member.
  • An end of the first liquid guiding member is in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir, and another end of the first liquid guiding member is coupled to the second liquid guiding member.
  • the first liquid guiding member, the second liquid guiding member, and the heating member are positioned in one of the following arrangements: (1) the second liquid guiding member is adhered to or positioned adjacent to the temperature sensitive member, and the heating member is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to both of the second liquid guiding member and the temperature sensitive member, alternatively in this arrangement, the heating member can be twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the second liquid guiding member only; (2) the second liquid guiding member is adhered to or positioned adjacent to the temperature sensitive member, and the second liquid guiding member and the temperature sensitive member may be cooperatively twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member, alternatively in this arrangement, only the second liquid guiding member may
  • the atomizing device further includes a liquid guiding assembly.
  • a portion of the liquid guiding assembly is in fluid communication with or extends into a liquid reservoir.
  • the heating member and the temperature sensitive member can be together twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the liquid guiding assembly, or the liquid guiding assembly is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to both of the heating member and the temperature sensitive member.
  • the liquid guiding assembly includes a first liquid guiding member and a second liquid guiding member.
  • An end of the first liquid guiding member is in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir, another end of the first liquid guiding member is coupled to the second liquid guiding member.
  • the first liquid guiding member, the second liquid guiding member, and the heating member are positioned in one of the following arrangements: (1) the heating member and the temperature sensitive member are together twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the second liquid guiding member; (2) the second liquid guiding member is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to both of the heating member and the temperature sensitive member; (3) the heating member and the temperature sensitive member are together twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the first liquid guiding member; (4) the first liquid guiding member is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to both of the heating member and the temperature sensitive member; (5) a temperature sensing material is coated on the surface of the heating member; (6) the heating member is
  • the heating member is positioned in contact with a porous liquid storage member.
  • the temperature sensitive member and the heating member are positioned in one of the following arrangements: the temperature sensitive member is adhered to or positioned adjacent to the heating member; or the temperature sensitive member is coated on, twined around, or sleeved on the heating member; or the heating member is coated on, twined around, or sleeved on the temperature sensitive member.
  • the atomizing device further includes a spray tube and a pneumatic valve.
  • An end of the spray tube is in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir and the pneumatic valve is positioned on a connecting portion, and the connecting portion is positioned between the liquid reservoir and the spray tube.
  • the heating member is positioned in the spray tube.
  • the temperature sensitive member is positioned in one of the following arrangements: the temperature sensitive member is positioned in the spray tube; or the temperature sensitive member is positioned in a spray nozzle of the spray tube; or the temperature sensitive member is positioned on the spray tube; or the temperature sensitive member is positioned adjacent to the spray tube; or the temperature sensitive member is coated on, twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member; or the heating member is coated on, twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the temperature sensitive member.
  • the atomizing device further includes a container configured for containing wax or tobacco.
  • the heating member is positioned to the container in one of the following arrangements: the heating member is covered on, coated on or twined around an outer wall of the container; or the heating member is added to, embedded in, or sandwiched between inner portions of the wall of the container; or the heating member is coated on or embedded on an inner wall of the container, or the heating member is positioned in the container.
  • the temperature sensitive member is positioned in one of the following arrangements: the temperature sensitive member is sleeved on, coated on, or twined around the heating member; or the temperature sensitive member is positioned adjacent to or adhered to the heating member; or the heating member is defined as the heating member and as the temperature sensitive member.
  • an insulating bushing is sleeved on the temperature sensitive member or an insulation coating can be coated on the temperature sensitive member.
  • An atomizing device includes a heating member electrically coupled to a control device, the heating member has temperature coefficient of resistance characteristics.
  • the heating member is made of one or more materials selected from the following components: Pt, Cu, Ni, Ti, Fe, ceramic based positive temperature coefficient (PTC) materials, and polymer based PTC materials.
  • the atomizing device further includes a liquid guiding assembly.
  • a portion of the liquid guiding assembly is in fluid communication with or extends into a liquid reservoir.
  • the liquid guiding assembly is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member, or the heating member can be twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the liquid guiding assembly.
  • the liquid guiding assembly includes a first liquid guiding member and a second liquid guiding member.
  • An end of the first liquid guiding member is in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir, and another end of the first liquid guiding member is coupled to the second liquid guiding member.
  • the first liquid guiding member, the second liquid guiding member, and the heating member are positioned in one of the following arrangements: (1) the heating member is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the second liquid guiding member; (2) the second liquid guiding member is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member; (3) the heating member is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the first liquid guiding member; (4) the first liquid guiding member is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member; (5) the heating member is defined as the heating member and as the liquid guiding member.
  • the heating member is positioned in contact with a porous liquid storage member.
  • the atomizing device further includes a spray tube and a pneumatic valve.
  • An end of the spray tube is in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir and the pneumatic valve is positioned on a connecting portion, and the connecting portion is positioned between the liquid reservoir and the spray tube.
  • the heating member is positioned in the spray tube.
  • the atomizing device further includes a container configured for containing wax or tobacco.
  • the heating member is positioned to the container in one of the following arrangements: the heating member is covered on, coated on or twined around an outer wall of the container; or the heating member is added to, embedded in, or sandwiched between inner portions of the wall of the container; or the heating member is coated on or embedded on an inner wall of the container; or the heating member is positioned in the container.
  • An electronic cigarette includes one of the atomizing devices described above and a power supply device.
  • the atomizing device is electrically coupled to the power supply device.
  • the electronic cigarette further includes a control device.
  • the atomizing device is electrically coupled to the control device, and the control device is electrically coupled to the power supply device.
  • the electronic cigarette further includes a liquid driving device.
  • An end of the liquid driving device is in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir, and the liquid driving device is electrically coupled to the control device.
  • the liquid driving device is selected from one of the following components: a micropump, a hyperelastic body, an air bag, and a memory alloy.
  • electronic cigarettes are labeled as 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 210, 220, 230, 240, 310, 320, 330, 340, 410, 420, 430, and 440.
  • Suction nozzles are labeled as 11, 21, 31, and 41.
  • Liquid reservoir are labeled as 12a and 32a.
  • Porous liquid storage member is labeled as 22b.
  • Atomizing devices are labeled as 13, 23, 33, and 43.
  • First liquid guiding member is labeled as 131.
  • Second liquid guiding member is labeled as 132.
  • Heating members are labeled as 133, 233, 333, and 433.
  • Temperature sensitive members are labeled as 134, 234, 334, and 434.
  • Atomizer seats are labeled as 135 and 235.
  • Spray tube is labeled as 336.
  • Pneumatic valve is labeled as 337.
  • Container is labeled as 438.
  • Temperature control switches are labeled as 139, 239, 339, and 439.
  • Control devices are labeled as 14, 24, 34, and 44.
  • Detecting circuit is labeled as 141.
  • Processor is labeled as 142.
  • Switch circuit is labeled as 143.
  • Input unit is labeled as 145.
  • Power supply devices are labeled as 15, 25, 35, and 45.
  • Shells are labeled as 16, 26, 36, and 46.
  • Vent holes are labeled as 161, 261, 361, and 461, and micropump is labeled as 37.
  • FIG.1 illustrates an electronic cigarette 110.
  • the electronic cigarette 110 can include a suction nozzle 11, a liquid reservoir 12a, an atomizing device 13, a power supply device 15, and a shell 16.
  • An end of the suction nozzle 11 can be coupled to the shell 16. All of the liquid reservoir 12a, the atomizing device 13, and the power supply device 15 can be positioned in the shell 16.
  • the atomizing device 13 can be electrically coupled to the power supply device 15.
  • An end of the shell 16 that is adjacent to the suction nozzle 11 can define a vent hole 161.
  • the vent hole 161 can be in fluid communication with the suction nozzle 11.
  • Smoke liquid received in the liquid reservoir 12a can be carried to the atomizing device 13. After the atomizing device 13 is driven by the power supply device 15, the smoke liquid can be heated and atomized, thus the user can enjoy a smoking experience.
  • the atomizing device 13 can include a first liquid guiding member 131, a second liquid guiding member 132, a heating member 133, a temperature control switch 139, and an atomizer seat 135.
  • An end of the first liquid guiding member 131 can be in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir 12a, and another end of the first liquid guiding member 131 can be coupled to the second liquid guiding member 132.
  • the smoke liquid received in the liquid reservoir 12a can thus be carried to the second liquid guiding member 132 through capillary action as exemplary embodiment shown in FIG.1 .
  • the second liquid guiding member 132 can be in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir 12a directly.
  • the second liquid guiding member 132 can include a liquid guiding bulge (not shown) that is in fluid communication with or extends into the liquid reservoir 12a.
  • the smoke liquid stored in the liquid reservoir 12a can thus be carried to other portions of the second liquid guiding member 132 through the liquid guiding bulge, thus the first liquid guiding member 131 can be omitted.
  • the heating member 133 can be twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the second liquid guiding member 132.
  • the second liquid guiding member 132 can be twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member 133.
  • the heating member 133 can be twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the first liquid guiding member 131, and the second liquid guiding member 132 can be omitted.
  • the first liquid guiding member 131 can be twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member 133, and the second liquid guiding member 132 can be omitted.
  • the heating member 133 can function as the heating member but also function as the liquid guiding members, then both of the first liquid guiding member 131 and the second liquid guiding member 132 can be omitted.
  • the temperature control switch 139 can be positioned adjacent to the heating member 133, or the heating member 133 can be sleeved on the temperature control switch 139.
  • the temperature control switch 139 can be electrically coupled to the heating member 133 in series. Both of the heating member 133 and the temperature control switch 139 can be electrically coupled to the power supply device 15.
  • the atomizer seat 135 can be configured as a fixing base for at least one of the following components: the first liquid guiding member 131, the second liquid guiding member 132, the heating member 133, and the temperature control switch 139, so each component can be fastened in the atomizing device 13.
  • the temperature control switch 139 has the following properties: when a temperature ts of the temperature control switch 139 is less than an operating temperature TM, the temperature control switch 139 is switched on; when the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 139 is greater than the operating temperature TM, the temperature control switch 139 is switched off.
  • the operating temperature TM of the temperature control switch 139 can be slightly lower than an upper operating temperature TH of the heating member 133 since the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 139 is always slightly lower than the temperature t of the heating member 133.
  • the temperature control switch 139 can be selected from at least one of the following components: a mechanical temperature control switch, an electronic temperature control switch, a temperature relay, and a combination thereof.
  • the mechanical temperature control switch 139 can include a steam pressure type temperature control switch, a liquid expansion type temperature control switch, a gas adsorption type temperature control switch, and a metal expansion type temperature control switch.
  • the metal expansion type temperature control switch can include a bimetallic strip switch and a memory alloy switch.
  • the electronic temperature control switch can include a resistance type temperature control switch and a thermocouple type temperature control switch.
  • the temperature relay can include a thermal reed relay.
  • a temperature control process of the electronic cigarette 110 is as follows.
  • the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 139 is less than the operating temperature TM, the temperature control switch 139 allows power from the power supply device 15 to reach the heating member 133.
  • the temperature t of the heating member 133 starts to rise, and the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 139 also starts to rise.
  • the temperature control switch 139 switches off the connection between the power supply device 15 and the heating member 133, then the heating member 133 stops working.
  • the temperature t of the heating member 133 and the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 139 drop naturally until the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 139 is less than the operating temperature TM.
  • the temperature control switch 139 again interconnects the power supply device 15 and the heating member 133 to allow the heating member 133 to heat up again.
  • the atomizing device 13 can include two or more heating members 133 and the same number of temperature control switches 139 as the heating members 133.
  • a relationship between the heating member 133 and the temperature control switch 139 can be the same as in the first embodiment.
  • the number of the heating members 133 is not equal to the number of the temperature control switches 139.
  • the atomizing device 13 can include at least one temperature control switch 139.
  • the atomizing device 13 can have a simple structure, and the temperature t of the heating member 133 can be controlled by the temperature control switch 139 alone.
  • FIG.2 illustrates an electronic cigarette 120.
  • a difference between the electronic cigarette 120 of the second embodiment and the electronic cigarette 110 of the first embodiment is as follows.
  • the heating member 133 and the temperature control switch 139 are not electrically coupled to each other in series directly, but each one is coupled independently to a control device 14.
  • the control device 14 is electrically coupled to the power supply device 15.
  • the temperature control switch 139 can have one of the following characteristics: the first is that the temperature control switch 139 can be switched on when the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 139 is less than the operating temperature TM, and can be switched off when greater; the second is the opposite of the above, namely, the temperature control switch 139 can be switched off when the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 139 is less than the operating temperature TM, and can be switched on when greater.
  • FIG.3 illustrates that the control device 14 can include a detecting circuit 141, a processor 142, and a switch circuit 143.
  • the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 139 is also increased.
  • the temperature control switch 139 can execute action A; when the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 139 is greater than the operating temperature TM, the temperature control switch 139 can execute action B.
  • the detecting circuit 141 can be electrically coupled to the temperature control switch 139 and can monitor the action of the temperature control switch 139 in real time, and feedback to the processor 142.
  • the processor 142 can control the switch circuit 143 to switch on or switch off according to the action of the temperature control switch 139.
  • the switch circuit 143 electrically coupled to the heating member 133, and can be configured to switch on or switch off the circuit between the heating member 133 and the power supply device 15.
  • “Action A” as hereinafter used can mean the temperature control switch 139 being switched on or can mean the temperature control switch 139 being switched off.
  • “Action B” as used hereinafter means in one event opposite of action A.
  • the temperature control process of the electronic cigarette 120 is as follows.
  • the processor 142 can control the switch circuit 143 to switch on, and then the power supply device 15 can supply power to the heating member 133, the temperature t of the heating member 133 starts to rise, and the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 139 also starts to rise.
  • the temperature control switch 139 executes action B, the processor 142 can control the switch circuit 143 to switch off, and then the power supply device 15 can stop supplying power to the heating member 133.
  • the temperature t of the heating member 133 and the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 139 drops naturally until the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 139 is less than the operating temperature TM.
  • the temperature control switch 139 can execute action A again.
  • the processor 142 can control the switch circuit 143 to switch on the circuit between the power supply device 15 and the heating member 133 again. In this arrangement, the heating member 133 starts to work again.
  • the switch circuit 143 can be replaced by an adjusting circuit.
  • the adjusting circuit can adjust the power supply device 15 to decrease the output voltage/output power supplied to the heating member 133.
  • the adjusting circuit can adjust the power supply device 15 to increase the output voltage/output power supplied to the heating member 133.
  • the adjusting circuit can adjust the power supply device 15 to maintain the output voltage/output power supplied to the heating member 133.
  • the atomizing device 13 can include two or more heating members 133 and the same number of temperature control switches 139 as the heating members 133.
  • the relationship between the heating member 133 and the temperature control switch 139 can be the same as that in the second embodiment.
  • the number of the heating members 133 is not equal to the number of the temperature control switches 139.
  • the atomizing device 13 can include at least one temperature control switch 139.
  • the heating member 133 and the temperature control switch 139 is not electrically coupled to each other in series directly, but each one is coupled independently to a control device 14.
  • Advantages of the electronic cigarette 120 can be described as follows.
  • FIGS. 4-5 illustrate an electronic cigarette 130.
  • the difference between the electronic cigarette 130 of the third embodiment and the electronic cigarette 120 of the second embodiment is as follows.
  • a temperature sensitive member 134 replacing the temperature control switch 139 can be electrically coupled to the control device 14.
  • the second liquid guiding member 132 can be adhered to or positioned adjacent to the temperature sensitive member 134.
  • the heating member 133 may be twined around, sleeved on or adhered to both of the second liquid guiding member 132 and the temperature sensitive member 134, or it may be that the heating member 133 is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the second liquid guiding member 132 only.
  • the second liquid guiding member 132 can be adhered to or positioned adjacent to the temperature sensitive member 134, either the second liquid guiding member 132 and the temperature sensitive member 134 are cooperatively twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member 133, or only the second liquid guiding member 132 is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member 133.
  • the temperature sensitive member 134 is coated on or sleeved on the heating member 133, the second liquid guiding member 132 is twined around or sleeved on the heating member 133.
  • the temperature sensitive member 134 can be adhered to or positioned adjacent to the first liquid guiding member 131, and the heating member 133 may be twined around, sleeved on or adhered to both of the first liquid guiding member 131 and the temperature sensitive member 134, or it may be that the heating member 133 is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the first liquid guiding member 131 only, the second liquid guiding member 132 can be omitted.
  • the temperature sensitive member 134 can be adhered to or positioned adjacent to the first liquid guiding member 131, and the first liquid guiding member 131 and the temperature sensitive member 134 may be together twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member 133, or it may be that only the first liquid guiding member 131 is twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member 133, the second liquid guiding member 132 can be omitted.
  • the temperature sensitive member 134 is sleeved on or coated on the heating member 133, the first liquid guiding member 131 is twined around or sleeved on the heating member 133, the second liquid guiding member 132 can be omitted.
  • the heating member 133 can fuction as the heating member and also function as the temperature sensitive member, and the temperature sensitive member 134 can be omitted.
  • the heating member 133 can act as the heating member, as the liquid guiding member, and as the temperature sensitive member simultaneously, and all of the first liquid guiding member 131, the second liquid guiding member 132, and the temperature sensitive member 134 can be omitted.
  • the heating member 133 and the temperature sensitive member 134 are not electrically coupled to each other in series directly, but each one is coupled independently to the control device 14.
  • the heating member 133 and the temperature sensitive member 134 can be electrically coupled to each other directly, and then electrically coupled to the control device 14.
  • the atomizer seat 135 can be configured as the fixing base for at least one component of the following components: the first liquid guiding member 131, the second liquid guiding member 132, the heating member 133, and the temperature sensitive member 134, so each component can be fastened in the atomizing device 13. Either an insulating bushing is sleeved on the temperature sensitive member 134 or an insulation coating is coated on the temperature sensitive member 134, to prevent direct contact between the temperature sensitive member 134 and the heating member 133.
  • the temperature sensitive member 134 can be a PTC thermistor.
  • FIG.6 illustrates a control device 14 that includes a detecting circuit 141, a processor 142, and a switch circuit 143.
  • the detecting circuit 141 electrically coupled to the temperature sensitive member 134, and can monitor the resistance R of the temperature sensitive member 134 in real time, and feedback the resistance R of the temperature sensitive member 134 to the processor 142.
  • the processor 142 can pre-store the relational data between the resistance value R of the temperature sensitive member 134 and the temperature T of the temperature sensitive member 134, an operational formula of the heating member's temperature t, an upper operating temperature TH of the heating member 133, and a lower operating temperature TL of the heating member 133.
  • the processor 142 can calculate the temperature t of the heating member 133, and then can compare the temperature t of the heating member 133 with the upper operating temperature TH and the lower operating temperature TL of the heating member 133, and then can control the switch circuit 143 to switch on or switch off according to the result of the comparison.
  • the switch circuit 143 electrically coupled to the heating member 133, and can be configured to switch on or switch off the circuit between the heating member 133 and the power supply device 15.
  • the temperature control process of the electronic cigarette 130 is as follows.
  • the temperature T of the temperature sensitive member 134 can rise with the rising temperature t of the heating member 133.
  • the resistance value R of the temperature sensitive member 134 can be increased with the rising temperature T of the temperature sensitive member 134.
  • the detecting circuit 141 can monitor the resistance R of the temperature sensitive member 134 in real time, and feedback the resistance R of the temperature sensitive member 134 to the processor 142.
  • the processor 142 can control the switch circuit 143 to be switched on, and then the power supply device 15 can supply power to the heating member 133, the temperature t of the heating member 133 can rise; when the temperature t of the heating member 133 is greater than the upper operating temperature TH, the processor 142 can control the switch circuit 143 to be switched off, and then the power supply device 15 can stop supplying power to the heating member 133, the temperature t of the heating member 133 can drop naturally until the temperature t of the heating member 133 is equal to the lower operating temperature TL. When the temperature t is equal to the lower operating temperature TL, the power supply device 15 can start to supply power to the heating member 133 again.
  • the switch circuit 143 can be replaced by an adjusting circuit.
  • the adjusting circuit can adjust the power supply device 15 to decrease the output voltage/output power supplied to the heating member 133.
  • the adjusting circuit can adjust the power supply device 15 to increase the output voltage/output power supplied to the heating member 133.
  • the adjusting circuit can adjust the power supply device 15 to maintain the output voltage/output power supplied to the heating member 133.
  • FIG.7 illustrates that the electronic cigarette 130 can further include an input unit 145 electrically coupled to the processor 142.
  • the user can enter the target temperature T D (T L ⁇ T D ⁇ T H ) through the input unit 145.
  • the processor 142 can compare the temperature t of the heating member 133 with the target temperature TD.
  • the processor 142 can control the switch circuit 143 to be switched on, and then the power supply device 15 can supply power to the heating member 133, and the temperature t of the heating member 133 can rise; when the temperature t is greater than the temperature TD, the processor 142 can control the switch circuit 143 to be switched off, and then the power supply device 15 can stop supplying power to the heating member 133, and the temperature t of the heating member 133 can drop naturally.
  • the switch circuit 143 can be replaced by an adjusting circuit that is configured to adjust the output voltage/output power of the power supply device 15 supplied to the heating member 133.
  • the temperature sensitive member 134 can be a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor, a bimetallic strip, a thermocouple, a quartz crystal temperature sensitive member, an optical fiber temperature sensitive member, an infrared temperature sensitive member, or a P-N junction temperature sensitive member.
  • the detecting circuit 141 can monitor a physical quantity x in real time.
  • the physical quantity x can correspond to the temperature T of the temperature sensitive member 134 and can be one of the following components: the resistance, the bending degree caused by thermal expansion, the thermoelectric voltage, the oscillation frequency, the optical power, the thermal radiation, or reverse saturation current.
  • the atomizing device 13 can include two or more heating members 133 and the same number of temperature sensitive member 134 as the heating members 133.
  • the relationship between the heating member 133 and the temperature sensitive member 134 can be the same as that in the third embodiment.
  • the number of the heating member 133 is not equal to the number of the temperature sensitive member 134.
  • the atomizing device 13 can include at least one temperature sensitive member 134.
  • the temperature sensitive member 134 is configured to sense the change of the temperature t of the heating member 133, the advantages of the electronic cigarette 120 are described as follows.
  • FIGS. 8-9 illustrate an electronic cigarette 140.
  • the difference between the electronic cigarette 140 of the fourth embodiment and the electronic cigarette 130 of the third embodiment can be setting arrangements of the heating member 133 in relation to the temperature sensitive member 134.
  • the heating member 133 and the temperature sensitive member 134 can be cooperatively twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the second liquid guiding member 132.
  • a length ratio ⁇ between the temperature sensitive member 134 and the heating member 133 can be greater than 0 and less than or equal to 1.
  • the second liquid guiding member 132 can be twined around, sleeved on or adhered to both of the heating member 133 and the temperature sensitive member 134.
  • the heating member 133 and the temperature sensitive member 134 can be cooperatively twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the first liquid guiding member 131, and the second liquid guiding member 132 can be omitted.
  • the first liquid guiding member 131 can be twined around, sleeved on or adhered to both of the heating member 133 and the temperature sensitive member 134, and the second liquid guiding member 132 can be omitted.
  • the heating member 133 can be coated with temperature sensing materials thereon, and the temperature sensitive member 134 can be omitted.
  • the heating member 133 can fuction as a heating member and also function as a temperature sensitive member, and the temperature sensitive member 134 can be omitted.
  • the heating member 133 and the temperature sensitive member 134 is not electrically coupled to each other in series directly, but each one can be coupled independently to the control device 14.
  • the heating member 133 and the temperature sensitive member 134 can be electrically coupled to each other directly, and then electrically coupled to the control device 14. Either an insulating bushing is sleeved on the temperature sensitive member 134 or an insulation coating is coated on the temperature sensitive member 134, thus to prevent a direct contact between the temperature sensitive member 134 and the heating member 133.
  • the temperature sensitive member 134 can be a PTC thermistor.
  • the heating member 133 and the temperature sensitive member 134 are cooperatively twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the second liquid guiding member 132 to save space.
  • FIG.10 illustrates an electronic cigarette 150.
  • the difference between the electronic cigarette 150 of the fifth embodiment and the electronic cigarette 140 of the fourth embodiment is as follows. Only the heating member 133 can be electrically coupled to the control device 14, and there can be no temperature sensitive member 134.
  • the heating member 133 can have temperature coefficient of resistance characteristics.
  • the resistance value Rt of the heating member 133 can be increased with the rising temperature t of the heating member 133.
  • the heating member 133 can be made of one or more materials selected from the following components: Pt, Cu, Ni, Ti, Fe, ceramic based PTC, and polymer based PTC.
  • FIG.11 illustrates a control device 14 can include a detecting circuit 141, a processor 142, and a switch circuit 143.
  • the detecting circuit 141 electrically coupled to the heating member 133, and can monitor the resistance Rt of the heating member 133 in real time, and feedback the resistance Rt of the heating member 133 to the processor 142.
  • the processor 142 can pre-store the relational data between the resistance value Rt of the heating member 133 and the temperature t of the heating member 133, the upper operating temperature TH of the heating member 133, and the lower operating temperature TL of the heating member 133.
  • the processor 142 can calculate the temperature t of the heating member 133, and then can compare the temperature t of the heating member 133 with the upper operating temperature TH and the lower operating temperature TL of the heating member 133, and then can control the switch circuit 143 to switch on or switch off according to the result of comparison.
  • the switch circuit 143 electrically coupled to the heating member 133, and can be configured to switch on or switch off the circuit between the heating member 133 and the power supply device 15.
  • the temperature control process of the electronic cigarette 150 is as follows.
  • the resistance value Rt of the heating member 133 can be increased with the rising temperature t of the heating member 133.
  • the detecting circuit 141 can monitor the resistance value Rt of the heating member 133 in real time, and feedback the resistance value Rt of the heating member 133 to the processor 142.
  • the processor 142 can calculate the temperature t of the heating member 133 according to the corresponding relational data between the resistance value Rt of the heating member 133 and the temperature t of the heating member 133, and then can compare the temperature t of the heating member 133 with the upper operating temperature TH and the lower operating temperature TL of the heating member 133, and then can control the switch circuit 143 to switch on or switch off according to the result of comparison.
  • the processor 142 can control the switch circuit 143 to be switched on, and then the power supply device 15 can supply power to the heating member 133, and the temperature t of the heating member 133 can rise; when the temperature t of the heating member 133 is greater than the upper operating temperature TH, the processor 142 can control the switch circuit 143 to be switched off, and then the power supply device 15 can stop supplying power to the heating member 133, and the temperature t of the heating member 133 can drop naturally until the temperature t of the heating member 133 is equal to the lower operating temperature TL. When the temperature t is equal to the lower operating temperature TL, the power supply device 15 can start to supply power to the heating member 133 again.
  • the switch circuit 143 can be replaced by an adjusting circuit.
  • the adjusting circuit can adjust the power supply device 15 to decrease the output voltage/output power supplied to the heating member 133.
  • the adjusting circuit can adjust the power supply device 15 to increase the output voltage/output power supplied to the heating member 133.
  • the adjusting circuit can adjust the power supply device 15 to maintain the output voltage/output power supplied to the heating member 133.
  • FIG.12 illustrates that the electronic cigarette 150 can further include an input unit 145 electrically coupled to the processor 142.
  • the user can enter the target temperature T D (T L ⁇ T D ⁇ T H ) through the input unit 145.
  • the processor 142 can compare the temperature t of the heating member 133 with the target temperature TD.
  • the processor 142 can control the switch circuit 143 to be switched on, and then the power supply device 15 can supply power to the heating member 133, and the temperature t of the heating member 133 can rise; when the temperature t is greater than the temperature TD, the processor 142 can control the switch circuit 143 to be switched off, and then the power supply device 15 can stop supplying power to the heating member 133, and the temperature t of the heating member 133 can drop naturally.
  • the switch circuit 143 can be replaced by an adjusting circuit that is configured to adjust the output voltage/output power of the power supply device 15 supplied to the heating member 133.
  • the atomizing device 13 can include two or more heating members 133.
  • the relationship between the heating member 133 and the control device 14 can be the same as that in the fifth embodiment.
  • the heating member 133 has temperature coefficient of resistance characteristics, the heating member 133 can directly transmit the change of the temperature t of its own to the control device 14, positioning the temperature control switch or the temperature sensitive member may not be necessary, and the structure of the electronic cigarette 150 can be simplified, space can be saved in the electronic cigarette 150 and the steps can also be saved in the operation process of the control device 14.
  • FIG.13 illustrates an electronic cigarette 210.
  • the electronic cigarette 210 can include a suction nozzle 21, a porous liquid storage member 22b, an atomizing device 23, a power supply device 25, and a shell 26.
  • An end of the suction nozzle 21 can be coupled to the shell 26.
  • All of the porous liquid storage member 22b, the atomizing device 23, and the power supply device 25 can be positioned in the shell 26.
  • the atomizing device 23 can be electrically coupled to the power supply device 25.
  • An end of the shell 26 that is adjacent to the suction nozzle 21 can define a vent hole 261.
  • the vent hole 261 can be in fluid communication with the suction nozzle 21.
  • Smoke liquid that is stored in the porous liquid storage member 22b can be carried to the atomizing device 23 through capillary action. After the atomizing device 23 is driven by the power supply device 25, the smoke liquid is heated and atomized, thus the user can enjoy a smoking experience.
  • the atomizing device 23 can include a heating member 233, a temperature control switch 239, and an atomizer seat 235.
  • the heating member 233 can be positioned in contact with the porous liquid storage member 22b.
  • the porous liquid storage member 22b can carry the smoke liquid stored therein to the heating member 233 through capillary action.
  • Either the temperature control switch 239 is positioned adjacent to the heating member 233 or the heating member 233 is sleeved on the temperature control switch 239.
  • the temperature control switch 239 can be coupled to the heating member 233 in series. Both of the heating member 233 and the temperature control switch 239 can be electrically coupled to the power supply device 25.
  • the atomizer seat 235 can be configured as the fixing base for at least one of the heating member 233 and the temperature control switch 239, so each component can be fastened in the atomizing device 23.
  • the temperature control switch 239 can have the following properties. When the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 239 is less than the operating temperature TM, the temperature control switch 239 is switched on. When the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 239 is greater than the operating temperature TM, the temperature control switch 239 is switched off.
  • the operating temperature TM of the temperature control switch 239 can be slightly lower than the upper operating temperature TH of the heating member 233 since the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 239 is always slightly lower than the temperature t of the heating member 233.
  • the temperature control switch 239 can be selected one or more from the following components: a mechanical temperature control switch, an electronic temperature control switch, a temperature relay, and a combination thereof.
  • the mechanical temperature control switch can include a steam pressure type temperature control switch, a liquid expansion type temperature control switch, a gas adsorption type temperature control switch, and a metal expansion type temperature control switch.
  • the metal expansion type temperature control switch can include a bimetallic strip switch and a memory alloy switch.
  • the electronic temperature control switch can include a resistance type temperature control switch and a thermocouple type temperature control switch.
  • the temperature relay can include a thermal reed relay.
  • the temperature control process of the electronic cigarette 210 can be the same as that of the first embodiment of the electronic cigarette 110, and not further discussed here.
  • the atomizing device 23 can include two or more heating members 233 and the same number of temperature control switches 239.
  • the relationship between the heating member 233 and the temperature control switch 239 can be the same as that in the sixth embodiment.
  • the number of the heating member 233 is not equal to the number of the temperature control switch 239.
  • the atomizing device 23 can include at least one temperature control switch 239.
  • the atomizing device 23 can have a simple structure, and the temperature t of the heating member 233 can be controlled by the temperature control switch 239 alone.
  • FIG.14 illustrates an electronic cigarette 220.
  • the difference between the electronic cigarette 220 of the seventh embodiment and the electronic cigarette 210 of the sixth embodiment can be that the heating member 233 and the temperature control switch 239 is not electrically coupled to each other in series directly, but each one can be coupled independently to a control device 24.
  • the control device 24 can be electrically coupled to the power supply device 25.
  • the temperature control switch 239 can have one characteristic of the following characteristics, the first, that the temperature control switch 239 can be switched on when the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 239 is less than the operating temperature TM, and can be switched off when greater.
  • the second is the opposite of the above, namely that the temperature control switch 239 can be switched off when the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 239 is less than the operating temperature TM, and can be switched on when greater.
  • control device 24 that are configured to realize the temperature control can be the same as that of the second embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the temperature control process of the electronic cigarette 220 can be the same as that of the second embodiment of the electronic cigarette 120, and not further discussed here.
  • the switch circuit configured to switch on and switch off the circuits between the heating member 233 and the power supply device 25 can be replaced by an adjusting circuit that is configured to adjust the output voltage/output power of the power supply device 25 supplied to the heating member 233.
  • the specific implementation process of replacing the switch circuit can be the same as that of the second embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the atomizing device 23 can include two or more heating members 233 and the same number of control switches 239 as the heating members 233.
  • the relationship between the heating member 233 and the temperature control switch 239 can be the same as that in the seventh embodiment.
  • the number of the heating member 233 is not equal to the number of the temperature control switch 239.
  • the atomizing device 23 can include at least one temperature control switch 239.
  • the heating member 233 and the temperature control switch 239 is not electrically coupled to each other in series directly, but each one is coupled independently to the control device 24, the advantages of the seventh embodiment can be the same as that of the second embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • FIG. 15 illustrates an electronic cigarette 230.
  • the difference between the electronic cigarette 230 and the electronic cigarette 220 can be that a temperature sensitive member 234 replacing the temperature control switch 239 can be electrically coupled to the control device 24.
  • the temperature sensitive member 234 can be adhered to or positioned adjacent to the heating member 233. In an alternative embodiment, the temperature sensitive member 234 can be coated on, twined around, or sleeved on the heating member 233. In an alternative embodiment, the heating member 233 can be coated on, twined around, or sleeved on the temperature sensitive member 234.
  • the heating member 233 and the temperature sensitive member 234 are not electrically coupled to each other in series directly, but each one is coupled independently to the control device 24. In an alternative embodiment, the heating member 233 and the temperature sensitive member 234 can be electrically coupled to each other in series directly, and then electrically coupled to the control device 24.
  • the atomizer seat 235 can be configured as a fixing base for at least one of the heating member 233 and the temperature sensitive member 234, so each component can be fastened in the atomizing device 23. Either an insulating bushing is sleeved on the temperature sensitive member 234 or an insulation coating is coated on the temperature sensitive member 234, thus to prevent the direct contact between the temperature sensitive member 234 and the heating member 233.
  • the temperature sensitive member 234 can be a PTC thermistor.
  • control device 24 that are configured to realize the temperature control can be the same as that of the third embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the temperature control process of the electronic cigarette 230 can be the same as that of the third embodiment of the electronic cigarette 130, and not further discussed here.
  • the switch circuit configured to switch on and switch off the circuits between the heating member 233 and the power supply device 25 can be replaced by an adjusting circuit that is configured to adjust the output voltage/output power of the power supply device 25 supplied to the heating member 233.
  • the specific implementation process of replacing the switch circuit can be the same as that of the third embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the electronic cigarette 230 can further include an input unit, the user can enter the needed target temperature T D (T L ⁇ (T D ⁇ (T H ) through the input unit to maintain the temperature t of the heating member 233 in TD to work.
  • T D target temperature
  • T L target temperature
  • T H temperature
  • the specific implementation process of maintaining the temperature in TD through the input unit can be the same as that of the third embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the temperature sensitive member 234 can be one of the following components: a NTC thermistor, a bimetallic strip, a thermocouple, a quartz crystal temperature sensitive member, an optical fiber temperature sensitive member, an infrared temperature sensitive member and a P-N junction temperature sensitive member.
  • the control device 24 can calculate the temperature t of the heating member 233 in the calculating method of the third embodiment.
  • the atomizing device 23 can include two or more heating members 233 and the same number of temperature sensitive member 234.
  • the relationship between the heating member 233 and the temperature sensitive member 234 can be the same as that in the eighth embodiment.
  • the number of the heating member 233 is not equal to the number of the temperature sensitive member 234.
  • the atomizing device 23 can include at least one temperature sensitive member 234.
  • the advantages of the eighth embodiment can be the same as that of the third embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • FIG. 16 illustrates an electronic cigarette 240.
  • the difference between the electronic cigarette 240 and the electronic cigarette 230 can be that only the heating member 233 can be electrically coupled to the control device 24, and there can be no temperature sensitive member 234.
  • the heating member 233 can have temperature coefficient of resistance characteristics.
  • the resistance value Rt of the heating member 233 can be increased with the rising temperature t of the heating member 233.
  • the heating member 233 can be made of one or more from the following materials: Pt, Cu, Ni, Ti, Fe, ceramic base PTC, and polymer based PTC.
  • control device 24 that are configured to realize the temperature control can be the same as that of the fifth embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the temperature control process of the electronic cigarette 240 can be the same as that of the fifth embodiment of the electronic cigarette 150, and not further discussed here.
  • the switch circuit configured to switch on and switch off the circuits between the heating member 233 and the power supply device 25 can be replaced by an adjusting circuit that is configured to adjust the output voltage/output power of the power supply device 25 supplied to the heating member 233.
  • the specific implementation process of replacing the switch circuit can be the same as that of the fifth embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the electronic cigarette 240 can further include an input unit, the user can enter the needed target temperature T D (T L ⁇ (T D ⁇ (T H ) through the input unit to maintain the temperature t of the heating member 233 in TD to work.
  • T D target temperature
  • T L target temperature
  • T H temperature
  • the specific implementation process of maintaining the temperature in TD through the input unit can be the same as that of the fifth embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the atomizing device 23 can include two or more heating members 233.
  • the relationship between the heating member 233 and the temperature sensitive member 234 can be the same as that in the ninth embodiment.
  • the advantages of the ninth embodiment can be the same as that of the fifth embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • FIG. 17 illustrates an electronic cigarette 310.
  • the electronic cigarette 310 can include a suction nozzle 31, a liquid reservoir 32a, an atomizing device 33, a control device 34, a power supply device 35, a shell 36, and a micropump 37.
  • An end of the suction nozzle 31 can be coupled to the shell 36.
  • All of the liquid reservoir 32a, the atomizing device 33, the micropump 37, the control device 34, and the power supply device 35 can be positioned in the shell 36.
  • the atomizing device 33 and the control device 34 can be electrically coupled to the power supply device 35 independently.
  • An end of the micropump 37 can be in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir 32a, and the micropump 37 can be electrically coupled to the control device 34.
  • An end of the shell 36 that is adjacent to the suction nozzle 31 can define a vent hole 361.
  • the vent hole 361 can be in fluid communication with the suction nozzle 31.
  • Smoke liquid that is stored in the liquid reservoir 32a can be carried to the atomizing device 33 under the drive of the micropump 37.
  • the control device 34 is configured to control the power supply device 35 to supply power to the micropump 37.
  • the smoke liquid can be heated and atomized when the atomizing device 33 drived by the power supply device 35, thus the user can enjoy a smoking experience.
  • the micropump 37 can be replaced by other liquid driving devices that can drive the smoke liquid stored in the liquid reservoir 32a to spray out, for example, a hyperelastic body, an air bag, or a memory alloy.
  • the atomizing device 33 can include a heating member 333, a spray tube 336, a pneumatic valve 337, and a temperature control switch 339.
  • An end of the spray tube 336 can be in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir 32a.
  • the pneumatic valve 337 can be positioned on a connecting portion, the connecting portion is positioned between the liquid reservoir 32a and the spray tube 336.
  • the heating member 333 can be positioned in the spray tube 336, electrically coupled to the temperature control switch 339 in series, and configured to heat and atomize the smoke liquid.
  • the temperature control switch 339 being positioned in relation to the spray tube 336 includes one of the following arrangements: an arrangement where the temperature control switch 339 is positioned in the spray tube 336, another arrangement where the temperature control switch 339 is positioned in a spray nozzle of the spray tube 336, a further arrangement where the temperature control switch 339 is positioned on the spray tube 336, and a still further arrangement where the temperature control switch 339 is positioned adjacent to the spray tube 336.
  • the heating member 333 can be sleeved on the temperature control switch 339. Both of the heating member 333 and the temperature control switch 339 can be electrically coupled to the control device 34.
  • the temperature control switch 339 can have the following properties. When the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 339 is less than the operating temperature TM, the temperature control switch 339 can be switched on. When the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 339 is greater than the operating temperature TM, the temperature control switch 339 can be switched off.
  • the operating temperature TM of the temperature control switch 339 can be slightly lower than the upper operating temperature TH of the heating member 333 since the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 339 is always slightly lower than the temperature t of the heating member 333.
  • the temperature control switch 339 can be selected from at least one of the following components: a mechanical temperature control switch, an electronic temperature control switch, a temperature relay, and a combination thereof.
  • the mechanical temperature control switch can include a steam pressure type temperature control switch, a liquid expansion type temperature control switch, a gas adsorption type temperature control switch, and a metal expansion type temperature control switch.
  • the metal expansion type temperature control switch can include a bimetallic strip switch and a memory alloy switch.
  • the electronic temperature control switch can include a resistance type temperature control switch and a thermocouple type temperature control switch.
  • the temperature relay can include a thermal reed relay.
  • the temperature control process of the electronic cigarette 310 can be the same as that of the first embodiment of the electronic cigarette 110, and not further discussed here.
  • the control device 34 can further include a switch circuit configured to switch on and switch off the circuits between the micropump 37 and the power supply device 35.
  • the user may manually switch on and switch off the circuits between the micropump 37 and the power supply device 35, or it may be that the circuits between the micropump 37 and the power supply device 35 can be automatically switched on and switched off through the control device 34.
  • the switch circuit can be replaced by an adjusting circuit that is configured to adjust the output voltage/output power of the power supply device 35 supplied to the micropump 37.
  • the atomizing device 33 can include two or more heating members 333 and the same number of temperature control switches 339.
  • the relationship between the heating member 333 and the temperature control switch 339 can be the same as that in the tenth embodiment.
  • the number of the heating member 333 is not equal to the number of the temperature control switch 339.
  • the atomizing device 33 can include at least one temperature control switch 339.
  • the atomizing device 33 can have a simple structure, and the temperature t of the heating member 333 can be controlled by the temperature control switch 339 alone.
  • FIG. 18 illustrates an electronic cigarette 320.
  • the difference between the electronic cigarette 320 and the electronic cigarette 310 can be that the heating member 333 and the temperature control switch 339 cannot be electrically coupled to each other in series directly, but each one is electrically coupled to a control device 34 independently.
  • the control device 34 can be electrically coupled to the power supply device 35.
  • the temperature control switch 339 can have one characteristic of the following characteristics, the first, that the temperature control switch 339 can be switched on when the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 339 is less than the operating temperature TM , and can be switched off when greater; the second is the opposite of the above, namely that the temperature control switch 339 can be switched off when the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 339 is less than the operating temperature TM , and can be switched on when greater.
  • control device 34 that are configured to realize the temperature control can be the same as that of the second embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the temperature control process of the electronic cigarette 320 can be the same as that of the second embodiment of the electronic cigarette 120, and not further discussed here.
  • control device 34 and the micropump 37 can be the same as that in the tenth embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the switch circuit configured to switch on and switch off the circuits between the heating member 333 and the power supply device 35 can be replaced by an adjusting circuit that is configured to adjust the output voltage/output power of the power supply device 35 supplied to the heating member 333.
  • the specific implementation process of replacing the switch circuit can be the same as that of the second embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the atomizing device 33 can include two or more heating members 333 and the same number of temperature control switches 339 as the heating members 333.
  • the relationship between the heating member 333 and the temperature control switch 339 can be the same as that in the eleventh embodiment.
  • the number of the heating member 333 is not equal to the number of the temperature control switch 339.
  • the atomizing device 33 can include at least one temperature control switch 339.
  • the heating member 333 and the temperature control switch 339 is not directly and electrically coupled to each other in series, but each one is coupled independently to the control device 34, the advantages of the eleventh embodiment can be the same as that of the second embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • FIG. 19 illustrates an electronic cigarette 330.
  • the difference between the electronic cigarette 330 and the electronic cigarette 320 can be that a temperature sensitive member 334 replacing the temperature control switch 339 can be electrically coupled to the control device 34.
  • the temperature sensitive member 334 being positioned in relation to the spray tube 336 includes one of the following arrangements: an arrangement where the temperature sensitive member 334 is positioned in the spray tube 336, another arrangement where the temperature sensitive member 334 is positioned in a spray nozzle of the spray tube 336, a further arrangement where the temperature sensitive member 334 is positioned on the spray tube 336, and a still further arrangement where the temperature sensitive member 334 is positioned adjacent to the spray tube 336.
  • the temperature sensitive member 334 can be coated on, twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the heating member 333.
  • the heating member 333 can be coated on, twined around, sleeved on or adhered to the temperature sensitive member 334.
  • the heating member 333 and the temperature sensitive member 334 is not electrically coupled to each other in series directly, but each one is coupled independently to the control device 34.
  • the heating member 333 and the temperature sensitive member 334 can be electrically coupled to each other in series directly, and then electrically coupled to the control device 34. Either an insulating bushing is sleeved on the temperature sensitive member 334 or an insulation coating is coated on the temperature sensitive member 334, thus to avoid the direct contact between the temperature sensitive member 334 and the heating member 333.
  • the temperature sensitive member 334 can be a PTC thermistor.
  • control device 34 that are configured to realize the temperature control can be the same as that of the third embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the temperature control process of the electronic cigarette 330 can be the same as that of the third embodiment of the electronic cigarette 130, and not further discussed here.
  • control device 34 and the micropump 37 can be the same as that in the tenth embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the switch circuit configured to switch on and switch off the circuits between the heating member 333 and the power supply device 35 can be replaced by an adjusting circuit that is configured to adjust the output voltage/output power of the power supply device 35 supplied to the heating member 333.
  • the specific implementation process of replacing the switch circuit can be the same as that of the third embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the electronic cigarette 330 can further include an input unit, the user can enter the needed target temperature T D (T L ⁇ (T D ⁇ (T H ) through the input unit to maintain the temperature t of the heating member 333 in TD to work.
  • the input unit can be a physical key or a touch panel for input.
  • the specific implementation process of maintaining the temperature in TD through the input unit can be the same as that of the third embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the temperature sensitive member 334 can be one of a NTC thermistor, a bimetallic strip, a thermocouple, a quartz crystal temperature sensitive member, an optical fiber temperature sensitive member, an infrared temperature sensitive member, and a P-N junction temperature sensitive member.
  • the control device 34 can calculate the temperature t of the heating member 333 in the calculating method of the third embodiment.
  • the atomizing device 33 can include two or more heating members 333 and the same number of temperature sensitive members 334 as the heating members 333.
  • the relationship between the heating member 333 and the temperature sensitive member 334 can be the same as that in the twelfth embodiment.
  • the number of the heating member 333 is not equal to the number of the temperature sensitive member 334.
  • the atomizing device 33 can include at least one temperature sensitive member 334.
  • the advantages of the twelfth embodiment can be the same as that of the third embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • FIG. 20 illustrates an electronic cigarette 340.
  • the difference between the electronic cigarette 340 and the electronic cigarette 330 can be that only the heating member 333 can be electrically coupled to the control device 34, and there can be no temperature sensitive member 334.
  • the heating member 333 can have temperature coefficient of resistance characteristics.
  • the resistance value Rt of the heating member 333 can be increased with the rising temperature t of the heating member 333.
  • the heating member 333 can be made of one or more from the following materials: Pt, Cu, Ni, Ti, Fe, ceramic base PTC, and polymer based PTC.
  • control device 34 that are configured to realize the temperature control can be the same as that of the fifth embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the temperature control process of the electronic cigarette 340 can be the same as that of the fifth embodiment of the electronic cigarette 150, and not further discussed here.
  • control device 34 and the micropump 37 can be the same as that in the tenth embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the switch circuit configured to switch on and switch off the circuits between the heating member 333 and the power supply device 35 can be replaced by an adjusting circuit that is configured to adjust the output voltage/output power of the power supply device 35 supplied to the heating member 333.
  • the specific implementation process of replacing the switch circuit can be the same as that of the fifth embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the electronic cigarette 340 can further include an input unit, the user can enter the needed target temperature T D (T L ⁇ (T D ⁇ (T H ) through the input unit to maintain the temperature t of the heating member 333 in TD to work.
  • the input unit can be a physical key or a touch panel for input.
  • the specific implementation process of maintaining the temperature in TD through the input unit can be the same as that of the fifth embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the atomizing device 33 can include two or more heating members 333.
  • the relationship between the heating member 333 and the control device 34 can be the same as that in the thirteenth embodiment.
  • the advantages of the thirteenth embodiment can be the same as that of the fifth embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • FIG. 21 illustrates an electronic cigarette 410.
  • the electronic cigarette 410 can include a suction nozzle 41, an atomizing device 43, a power supply device 45, and a shell 46.
  • An end of the suction nozzle 41 can be coupled to the shell 46.
  • the atomizing device 43 can be electrically coupled to the power supply device 45 and can be positioned in the shell 46.
  • An end of the shell 46 that is adjacent to the suction nozzle 41 can define a vent hole 464.
  • the vent hole 464 can be in fluid communication with the suction nozzle 41.
  • the atomizing device 43 can include a heating member 433, a container 438 configured for containing wax or tobacco, and a temperature control switch 439.
  • the heating member 433 can be positioned to the container 438 in any of the following arrangements: the heating member 433 can be covered on, coated on or twined around an outer wall of the container 438; or the heating member 433 can be added to, embedded in, or sandwiched between inner portions of the wall of the container 438; or the heating member 433 can be coated on or embedded on an inner wall of the container 438; or the heating member 433 can be positioned in the container 438.
  • the heating member 433 can be configured to atomize the wax or the tobacco.
  • the temperature control switch 439 can be positioned adjacent to the heating member 433, and coupled to the heating member 433 in series. Both of the heating member 433 and the temperature control switch 439 can be electrically coupled to the power supply device 45.
  • the atomizing device 43 can be configured to atomize smoke liquid.
  • the temperature control switch 439 can have the following properties. When the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 439 is less than the operating temperature TM, the temperature control switch 439 can be switched on. When the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 439 is greater than the operating temperature TM, the temperature control switch 439 can be switched off.
  • the operating temperature TM of the temperature control switch 439 can be slightly lower than the upper operating temperature TH of the heating member 433 since the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 439 is always slightly lower than the temperature t of the heating member 433.
  • the temperature control switch 439 can be selected from at least one of the following components: a mechanical temperature control switch, an electronic temperature control switch, a temperature relay, and a combination thereof.
  • the mechanical temperature control switch can include a steam pressure type temperature control switch, a liquid expansion type temperature control switch, a gas adsorption type temperature control switch, and a metal expansion type temperature control switch.
  • the metal expansion type temperature control switch can include a bimetallic strip switch and a memory alloy switch.
  • the electronic temperature control switch can include a resistance type temperature control switch and a thermocouple type temperature control switch.
  • the temperature relay can include a thermal reed relay.
  • the temperature control process of the electronic cigarette 410 can be the same as that of the first embodiment of the electronic cigarette 110, and not further discussed here.
  • the atomizing device 43 can include two or more heating members 433 and the same number of temperature control switches 439 as the heating members 433.
  • the relationship between the heating member 433 and the temperature control switches 439 can be the same as that in the fourteenth embodiment.
  • the number of the heating member 433 is not equal to the number of the temperature control switch 439.
  • the atomizing device 410 can include at least one temperature control switch 439.
  • the atomizing device 43 can have a simple structure, and the temperature t of the heating member 433 can be controlled by the temperature control switch 439 alone.
  • FIG. 22 illustrates an electronic cigarette 420.
  • the difference between the electronic cigarette 420 and the electronic cigarette 410 can be that the heating member 433 and the temperature control switch 439 is not electrically coupled to each other in series directly, but each one is coupled independently to a control device 44.
  • the control device 44 can be electrically coupled to the power supply device 45.
  • the temperature control switch 439 can have one characteristic of the following characteristics, the first, that the temperature control switch 439 can be switched on when the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 439 is less than the operating temperature TM , and can be switched off when greater.
  • the second is the opposite of the above, namely that the temperature control switch 439 can be switched off when the temperature ts of the temperature control switch 439 is less than the operating temperature TM, and can be switched on when greater.
  • control device 44 that are configured to realize the temperature control can be the same as that of the second embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the temperature control process of the electronic cigarette 420 can be the same as that of the second embodiment of the electronic cigarette 120, and not further discussed here.
  • the switch circuit configured to switch on and switch off the circuits between the heating member 433 and the power supply device 45 can be replaced by an adjusting circuit that is configured to adjust the output voltage/output power of the power supply device 45 supplied to the heating member 433.
  • the specific implementation process of replacing the switch circuit can be the same as that of the second embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the atomizing device 43 can include two or more heating members 433 and the same number of temperature control switches 439.
  • the relationship between the heating member 433 and the temperature control switch 439 can be the same as that in the fourteenth embodiment.
  • the number of the heating member 433 is not equal to the number of the temperature control switch 439.
  • the atomizing device 43 must include at least one temperature control switch 439.
  • the heating member 433 and the temperature control switch 439 is not directly and electrically coupled to each other in series, but each one is coupled independently to the control device 44, the advantages of the fifteenth embodiment can be the same as that of the second embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • FIG. 23 illustrates an electronic cigarette 430.
  • the difference between the electronic cigarette 430 and the electronic cigarette 420 can be that a temperature sensitive member 434 replacing the temperature control switch 439 can be electrically coupled to the control device 44.
  • the temperature sensitive member 434 can be sleeved on, coated on, or twined around the heating member 433.
  • the temperature sensitive member 434 can be electrically coupled to the control device 44, and configured to sense the change of the temperature t of the heating member 433 and feedback the sensing result to the control device 44.
  • the temperature sensitive member 434 can be positioned adjacent to or adhered to the heating member 433.
  • the heating member 433 can not only act as the heating member but also act as the temperature sensitive member, thus the temperature sensitive member 434 can be omitted.
  • the temperature sensitive member 434 can be a PTC thermistor.
  • control device 44 that are configured to realize the temperature control can be the same as that of the third embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the temperature control process of the electronic cigarette 430 can be the same as that of the third embodiment of the electronic cigarette 130, and not further discussed here.
  • the switch circuit configured to switch on and switch off the circuits between the heating member 433 and the power supply device 45 can be replaced by an adjusting circuit that is configured to adjust the output voltage/output power of the power supply device 45 supplied to the heating member 433.
  • the specific implementation process of replacing the switch circuit can be the same as that of the third embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the electronic cigarette 430 can further include an input unit, the user can enter the needed target temperature T D (T L ⁇ (T D ⁇ (T H ) through the input unit to maintain the temperature t of the heating member 433 in TD to work.
  • the input unit can be a physical key or a touch panel for input.
  • the specific implementation process of maintaining the temperature in TD through the input unit can be the same as that of the third embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the temperature sensitive member 434 can be one of a NTC thermistor, a bimetallic strip, a thermocouple, a quartz crystal temperature sensitive member, an optical fiber temperature sensitive member, an infrared temperature sensitive member, and a P-N junction temperature sensitive member.
  • the control device 44 can calculate the temperature t of the heating member 433 in the calculating method of the third embodiment.
  • the atomizing device 43 can include two or more heating members 433 and the same number of temperature sensitive members 434 as the heating members 433.
  • the relationship between the heating member 433 and the temperature sensitive member 434 can be the same as that in the sixteenth embodiment.
  • the number of the heating member 433 is not equal to the number of the temperature sensitive member 434.
  • the atomizing device 43 must include at least one temperature sensitive member 434.
  • the advantages of the sixteenth embodiment can be the same as that of the third embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • FIG. 24 illustrates an electronic cigarette 440.
  • the difference between the electronic cigarette 440 and the electronic cigarette 430 can be that only the heating member 433 can be electrically coupled to the control device 44, and there can be no temperature sensitive member 434.
  • the heating member 433 can have temperature coefficient of resistance characteristics.
  • the resistance value Rt of the heating member 433 can be increased with the rising of the temperature t of the heating member 433.
  • the heating member 433 can be made of at least one of the following materials: Pt, Cu, Ni, Ti, Fe, ceramic base PTC, and polymer based PTC.
  • control device 44 that are configured to realize the temperature control can be the same as that of the fifth embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the temperature control process of the electronic cigarette 440 can be the same as that of the fifth embodiment of the electronic cigarette 150, and not further discussed here.
  • the switch circuit configured to switch on and switch off the circuits between the heating member 433 and the power supply device 45 can be replaced by an adjusting circuit that is configured to adjust the output voltage/output power of the power supply device 45 supplied to the heating member 433.
  • the specific implementation process of replacing the switch circuit can be the same as that of the fifth embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the electronic cigarette 440 can further include an input unit, the user can enter the needed target temperature T D (T L ⁇ (T D ⁇ (T H ) through the input unit to maintain the temperature t of the heating member 433 in TD to work.
  • the input unit can be a physical key or a touch panel for input.
  • the specific implementation process of maintaining the temperature in TD through the input unit can be the same as that of the fifth embodiment, and not further discussed here.
  • the atomizing device 43 can include two or more heating members 433.
  • the relationship between the heating member 433 and the control device 44 can be the same as that in the seventeenth embodiment.
  • the advantages of the seventeenth embodiment can be the same as that of the fifth embodiment, and not further discussed here.

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