Atomization device

Abstract

The present application relates to an atomizing device. The proposed atomizing device comprises a housing, a heating element, a heating element base and a sealing member arranged on the heating element. The sealing member has a top, a bottom and a first side wall extending between the top and the bottom. The first side wall has a first groove. The top has a second groove and the bottom has a third groove. The first groove and the heating element define a first cavity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to vaporization devices, and more particularly to electronic devices for providing an inhalable aerosol. Background Art

[0002] An electronic cigarette is an electronic product that heats and atomizes an atomizable solution and produces aerosol for users to inhale. In recent years, major manufacturers have begun to produce a variety of electronic cigarette products. Generally speaking, an electronic cigarette product includes a shell, an oil storage chamber, an atomization chamber, a heating component, an air inlet, an air flow channel, an air outlet, a power supply device, a sensing device, and a control device. The oil storage chamber is used to store the atomizable solution, and the heating component is used to heat and atomize the atomizable solution and produce aerosol. The air inlet and the atomization chamber are connected to each other to provide air to the heating component when the user inhales. The aerosol generated by the heating component is first generated in the atomization chamber and then inhaled by the user through the air flow channel and the air outlet. The power supply device provides the power required by the heating component, and the control device controls the heating time of the heating component according to the user's inhalation action detected by the sensing device. The shell covers each of the above components.

[0003] Existing electronic cigarette products have different defects, which may be caused by poor design of the relative positions between different components. For example, common electronic cigarette products design the heating component, airflow channel and air outlet to be aligned with each other in the vertical direction. Because the airflow channel has a certain length, the mist cools when passing through the airflow channel, forming condensed liquid attached to the wall of the airflow channel. Under this design, when the residual condensed liquid reaches a certain volume, the condensed liquid can be easily sucked directly into the mouth when the user inhales, causing an unpleasant choking experience.

[0004] In addition, existing electronic cigarette products do not take into account the prevention of condensate backflow. When the electronic cigarette product is tilted or placed upside down, the condensate remaining in the atomization chamber or air flow channel may overflow from the air inlet or outlet. The overflowing condensate may cause damage to the electrical components (e.g., sensing devices and control devices) in the electronic cigarette product, or cause a bad user experience.

[0005] In addition, existing electronic cigarette products do not take into account the pressure balance of the oil storage chamber. In existing electronic cigarette products, the oil storage chamber is generally designed to be completely sealed to prevent the atomizable solution from overflowing. As users continue to use electronic cigarette products, the atomizable solution in the oil storage chamber is continuously consumed and reduced, causing the pressure in the oil storage chamber to decrease and form a negative pressure. The negative pressure makes it difficult for the atomizable solution in the oil storage chamber to flow evenly to the heating component, causing the heating component to not evenly absorb the atomizable solution. At this time, when the temperature of the heating component rises, there is a high probability that it will burn empty and produce a burnt smell, resulting in a bad user experience. Summary of the invention

[0006] In view of the above, the present disclosure proposes an atomization device and a device for storing a solution that can solve the above problems.

[0007] An atomizing device is proposed. The atomizing device comprises a housing, a heating element, a heating element base and a sealing member disposed on the heating element. The sealing member has a top, a bottom and a first side wall extending between the top and the bottom. The first side wall has a first groove. The top has a second groove and the bottom has a third groove. The first groove and the heating element define a first cavity.

[0008] An atomizing device is proposed. The atomizing device comprises a heating component, a heating component base, a heating component top cover, and a sealing member disposed between the heating component and the heating component top cover. The sealing member has a first side wall. The first side wall has a first groove. The heating component and the heating component base define an atomizing chamber. The first groove and the heating component define a first cavity. The first cavity is in fluid communication with the atomizing chamber. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Aspects of the present disclosure are readily understood from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.It should be noted that various features may not be drawn to scale, and that the sizes of various features may be arbitrarily increased or reduced for clarity of discussion.

[0010] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an atomization device assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0011] Figure 2 An exploded view of a cigarette cartridge according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0012] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view illustrating a cartridge according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 4A A cross-sectional view of a barrier assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention is illustrated.

[0014] Figure 4B A top view of a barrier assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention is illustrated.

[0015] Figure 5 The cross-sectional views of the cigarette cartridges according to other embodiments of the present invention are shown.

[0016] Fig. 6A A perspective view illustrating a heating element cover according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 6BA cross-sectional view illustrating a heating element cover according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 6C A bottom schematic diagram illustrating a heating element cover according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] Fig. 7A A perspective view illustrating a heating assembly seal according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 7B A schematic diagram illustrating a side wall of a heating assembly seal according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 7C A partial cross-sectional view of a cigarette cartridge according to some embodiments of the present invention is illustrated.

[0022] Fig.7D A schematic diagram illustrating a side wall of a heating assembly seal according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] Fig. 8A A perspective view illustrating a heating assembly seal according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 8B An enlarged schematic diagram illustrating a side wall of a heating assembly seal according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 8C A cross-sectional view illustrating a heating assembly seal according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0026] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram illustrating a heating assembly base according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0027] Common reference numerals are used throughout the drawings and detailed description to indicate the same or similar components. The present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description made in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing the different features of the subject matter provided. Specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are only examples and are not intended to be limiting. In the present disclosure, references to the formation of a first feature on or on a second feature in the following description may include embodiments in which the first feature is formed in direct contact with the second feature, and may also include embodiments in which additional features may be formed between the first feature and the second feature so that the first feature and the second feature may not be in direct contact. In addition, the present disclosure may repeat reference numerals and / or letters in various examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or configurations discussed.

[0029] The following is a detailed discussion of embodiments of the present disclosure. However, it should be understood that the present disclosure provides many applicable concepts that can be implemented in a variety of specific contexts. The specific embodiments discussed are merely illustrative and do not limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an atomization device assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0031] The atomizing device 100 may include a cartridge 100A and a main body 100B. In some embodiments, the cartridge 100A and the main body 100B may be designed as a whole. In some embodiments, the cartridge 100A and the main body 100B may be designed as two separate components. In some embodiments, the cartridge 100A may be designed to be removably combined with the main body 100B. In some embodiments, the cartridge 100A may be designed to be partially stored in the main body 100B.

[0032] The main body 100B may include a variety of components. Figure 1 Although not drawn in the figure, the main body 100B may include conductive spring pins, sensors, circuit boards, light guide components, buffer components, power components (such as but not limited to batteries or rechargeable batteries), power component brackets, motors, charging plates, and other components required for the operation of the atomization device 100. The main body 100B can provide power to the cigarette cartridge 100A. The power provided by the main body 100B to the cigarette cartridge 100A can heat the atomizable material stored in the cigarette cartridge 100A. The atomizable material can be a liquid. The atomizable material can be a solution. In the subsequent paragraphs of this disclosure, the atomizable material can also be referred to as smoke oil. The smoke oil is edible.

[0033] Figure 2 An exploded view of a cigarette cartridge according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0034] The cigarette cartridge 100A includes a mouthpiece cover 1, a mouthpiece silicone sleeve 2, a cigarette cartridge shell 3, a heating component top cover 4, a heating component seal 5, a heating component 6, a sensor starter tube 7, a heating component base 8, a conductive contact 9, a base O-ring 10 and a cigarette cartridge metal base 11.

[0035] The atomizable material can be stored in the cartridge housing 3. The atomizable material can contact the heating element 6 through the openings 4h1 and 4h2 on the heating element top cover 4 and the openings 5h1 and 5h2 on the heating element seal 5. The heating element 6 includes a groove 6c, and the atomizable material can directly contact the heating element 6 through the inner wall of the groove 6c.

[0036] When some or all components of the cartridge 100A are combined with each other, the heating component seal 5 may cover a portion of the heating component 6. The heating component seal 5 may surround a portion of the heating component 6. The heating component seal 5 may expose a portion of the heating component 6. Figure 2 As shown, the heating element seal 5 has an opening 5h1 and an opening 5h2, and the heating element 6 has a groove 6c. When the heating element seal 5 and the heating element 6 are combined with each other, the openings 5h1 and 5h2 can expose at least a portion of the groove 6c.

[0037] In some embodiments, the heating component seal 5 may be elastic. In some embodiments, the heating component seal 5 may be flexible. In some embodiments, the heating component seal 5 may include silicone. In some embodiments, the heating component seal 5 may be made of silicone.

[0038] In some embodiments, the heating element top cover 4 may have a buckle portion. The heating element base 8 may have a buckle portion. The heating element top cover 4 and the heating element base 8 may be coupled by the buckle portion. The heating element top cover 4 and the heating element base 8 may be mechanically combined by the buckle portion. The heating element top cover 4 and the heating element base 8 may be removably combined by the buckle portion.

[0039] The heating component 6 includes a conductive component 6p. The atomizing device 100 can provide power to the heating component 6 via the conductive component 6p to increase the temperature of the heating component 6.

[0040] The sensor start tube 7 can be a hollow tube. The sensor start tube 7 can be placed on one side of the heating component base 8. The sensor start tube 7 can be placed on one side of the heating component base 8 close to the air inlet passage.

[0041] The conductive contact 9 passes through the through hole 8h1 on the heating component base 8 and contacts the conductive component 6p of the heating component 6. The conductive contact 9 can be in physical contact with the conductive component 6p. The conductive contact 9 can be electrically connected to the conductive component 6p.

[0042] The base O-ring 10 can be fixed in the groove 8g of the heating element base 8. After the base O-ring 10 and the heating element base 8 are combined with each other, they are inserted into the cigarette cartridge metal base 11. The cigarette cartridge metal base 11 can cover the base O-ring 10. The cigarette cartridge metal base 11 can cover at least a portion of the heating element base 8.

[0043] One end of the conductive contact 9 passes through the through hole 8h1 on the heating component base 8, and the other end of the conductive contact 9 can be exposed through the through hole on the metal base 11 of the cigarette cartridge.

[0044] Figure 3A cross-sectional view illustrating a cartridge according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0045] like Figure 3 As shown, the cigarette cartridge 100A includes an oil storage tank 30, an air inlet channel 31, an air outlet channel 32, a compartment structure 33, a compartment structure 34, an air inlet hole 31h, and an air outlet hole 32h. In some embodiments, the air inlet channel 31 and the air outlet channel 32 may be located inside the cigarette cartridge housing 3. In some embodiments, the air inlet channel 31 and the air outlet channel 32 may be defined by the internal structure of the cigarette cartridge housing 3. Figure 3 As shown, the cartridge housing 3 and the compartment structure 33 define an air inlet channel 31. The cartridge housing 3 and the compartment structure 34 define an air outlet channel 32. The air inlet channel 31 is in fluid communication with the air inlet hole 31h. The air outlet channel 32 is in fluid communication with the air outlet hole 32h.

[0046] In some embodiments, the length of the compartment structure 33 is different from the length of the compartment structure 34. In some embodiments, the length of the compartment structure 33 is greater than the length of the compartment structure 34. In some embodiments, the maximum length 3L1 of the compartment structure 33 from the air outlet 32h is greater than the maximum length 3L2 of the compartment structure 34 from the air outlet 32h. Figure 3 As shown, the difference between the length 3L1 and the length 3L2 is the length 3LD. The compartment structure 33 extends on one side of the heating component top cover 4 and the heating component base 8 (as shown in FIG. Figure 3 The compartment structure 33 extends and covers one side of the heating element top cover 4 and the heating element base 8.

[0047] The liquid in the oil storage tank 8t can move to the air inlet passage 31 through the gap between the heating element top cover 4 and the heating element base 8 due to capillary action (see Figure 5 The compartment structure 33 covering the top cover 4 of the heating component and one side of the base 8 of the heating component can prevent the liquid in the oil storage tank 8t from moving to the air inlet passage 31. The extended compartment structure 33 can prevent the liquid in the oil storage tank 8t from leaking to the air inlet passage 31.

[0048] In some embodiments, the diameter of the air inlet channel 31 may be the same as the diameter of the air outlet channel 32. In some embodiments, the diameter of the air inlet channel 31 may be different from the diameter of the air outlet channel 32. In some embodiments, the diameter of the air inlet channel 31 may be smaller than the diameter of the air outlet channel 32. A smaller diameter of the air inlet channel 31 may make it easier for the sensor starter tube 7 to generate a negative pressure. A smaller diameter of the air inlet channel 31 may make it easier for the sensor in the main body 100B to detect the user's inhalation action. In some embodiments, a blocking component may be further provided in the air inlet channel 31. Figure 3 As shown, the air intake passage 31 includes a blocking component 35 .

[0049] Figure 4AA cross-sectional view of a barrier assembly 35 is illustrated according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 4B A top view of a barrier assembly 35 is illustrated according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0050] like Figure 4A and Figure 4B As shown, the blocking component 35 has a first surface 35S1 and a second surface 35S2. The blocking component 35 has an opening 35O1 on the first surface 35S1. The blocking component 35 has an opening 35O2 on the second surface 35S2. The opening 35O1 extends to the opening 35O2 to form a channel 35c. The channel 35c can be regarded as a part of the intake channel 31. In some embodiments, the diameters of the opening 35O1 and the opening 35O2 can be the same. In some embodiments, the diameters of the opening 35O1 and the opening 35O2 can be different. Figure 4A As shown, the diameter 35L1 of the opening 35O1 may be smaller than the diameter 35L2 of the opening 35O2 .

[0051] The different opening diameters of the blocking assembly 35 can prevent a sharp sound from being produced when the user inhales. The different opening diameters of the blocking assembly 35 can prevent a sharp sound from causing a misjudgment of the sensor in the main body 100B. The diameter 35L1 of the opening 35O1 is smaller than the diameter 35L2 of the opening 35O2 to prevent a sharp sound from being produced when the user inhales. The diameter 35L1 of the opening 35O1 is smaller than the diameter 35L2 of the opening 35O2 to prevent a sharp sound from causing a misjudgment of the sensor in the main body 100B.

[0052] In some embodiments, the diameter of the opening 3501 is in the range of 0.4 mm to 0.5 mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of the opening 3501 is in the range of 0.5 mm to 0.6 mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of the opening 3501 is in the range of 0.6 mm to 0.7 mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of the opening 3501 is in the range of 0.7 mm to 0.8 mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of the opening 3501 is in the range of 0.8 mm to 0.9 mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of the opening 3501 is 0.69 mm.

[0053] In some embodiments, the diameter of the opening 3502 is in the range of 0.4 mm to 0.6 mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of the opening 3502 is in the range of 0.6 mm to 0.8 mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of the opening 3502 is in the range of 0.8 mm to 1.0 mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of the opening 3502 is in the range of 1.0 mm to 1.2 mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of the opening 3502 is in the range of 1.2 mm to 1.4 mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of the opening 3502 is 0.9 mm.

[0054] The blocking component 35 may have a thickness 35T1 on the first surface 35S1. The blocking component 35 may have a thickness 35T2 on the second surface 35S2. The thickness 35T1 is greater than the thickness 35T2. The thickness 35T2 generates a height difference in the air inlet channel 31. Since the liquid or smoke oil stored in the oil storage tank 8t is viscous, even if the liquid or smoke oil in the oil storage tank 8t leaks into the cavity 8c2, the height difference can prevent the liquid or smoke oil from entering the air inlet channel 31 through the channel 35c. The height difference can prevent the liquid or smoke oil from overflowing from the air inlet hole 31h.

[0055] In some embodiments, the blocking component 35 may be made of silicone. In some embodiments, the blocking component 35 may be a silicone ring. In some embodiments, the blocking component 35 may be made of the same material as the cartridge housing 3. In some embodiments, the blocking component 35 may be made of a different material than the cartridge housing 3. In some embodiments, the blocking component 35 and the cartridge housing 3 may be two separate components. In some embodiments, the blocking component 35 and the cartridge housing 3 may be integrally formed.

[0056] Figure 5 The cross-sectional views of the cigarette cartridges according to other embodiments of the present invention are shown.

[0057] like Figure 5 As shown, the cigarette cartridge 500A includes an oil storage tank 50, an air inlet channel 51, an air outlet channel 52, a compartment structure 53, a compartment structure 54, an air inlet hole 51h, and an air outlet hole 52h. Figure 5 As shown, the maximum length of the compartment structure 53 from the air outlet 52h is the same as the maximum length of the compartment structure 54 from the air outlet 32h (as shown in FIG. Figure 5 The length shown is 5L). No blocking component is provided in the air inlet passage 51. Figure 3 and Figure 5 , the length 5L of the compartment structure 53 is shorter than Figure 3 The length of the compartment structure 33 is 3L1, and no blocking component is provided in the air intake passage 51.

[0058] like Figure 5 As shown, the compartment structure 53 does not completely cover one side of the heating component top cover 4 and the heating component base 8. The compartment structure 53 does not cover the gap between the heating component top cover 4 and the heating component base 8.

[0059] exist Figure 5 In the cigarette cartridge 500A shown, the condensed liquid may move from the oil storage tank 8t along the direction indicated by the arrow 5A toward the air inlet channel 51 and the air inlet hole 51h due to capillary phenomenon. The condensed liquid overflowing from the air inlet hole 51h may damage the electrical components (e.g., the sensing device and the control device) in the electronic cigarette product or cause a bad experience for the user. However, Figure 3 The design of the compartment structure length of the cigarette cartridge 300A shown and the design of the blocking component in the air inlet channel can solve the above problems.

[0060] Fig. 6A A perspective view illustrating a heating element cover 4 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 6B A cross-sectional view illustrating a heating element cover 4 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 6C A bottom schematic diagram illustrating a heating element cover 4 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0061] Please also refer to Fig. 6A , Figure 6B and Figure 6C The heating element top cover 4 has a top surface 4u and a bottom surface 4b. The heating element top cover 4 has an opening 4h1 and an opening 4h2 on the top surface 4u. The heating element top cover 4 has an opening 4h3 and an opening 4h4 on the bottom surface 4b. The opening 4h1 extends into the heating element top cover 4 and forms a channel (e.g. Figure 6B The opening 4h2 extends into the heating component top cover 4 and forms a channel (e.g. Figure 6B The atomizable material (e.g., smoke oil) stored in the oil storage tank 30 can enter the channel 4c1 from the opening 4h1 and flow into the groove 6c of the heating component 6 through the opening 4h3. The atomizable material (e.g., smoke oil) stored in the oil storage tank 30 can enter the channel 4c2 from the opening 4h2 and flow into the groove 6c of the heating component 6 through the opening 4h4.

[0062] In some embodiments, the oil inlet channel formed by the opening 4h1, the channel 4c1 and the opening 4h3 and the oil inlet channel formed by the opening 4h2, the channel 4c2 and the opening 4h4 may be substantially symmetrical to each other. In some embodiments, the oil inlet channel formed by the opening 4h1, the channel 4c1 and the opening 4h3 and the oil inlet channel formed by the opening 4h2, the channel 4c2 and the opening 4h4 are not symmetrical to each other. In some embodiments, the heating component top cover 4 may have more openings. In some embodiments, the heating component top cover 4 may have fewer openings. In some embodiments, the heating component top cover 4 may have more channels. In some embodiments, the heating component top cover 4 may have fewer channels.

[0063] like Figure 3 and Figure 6BAs shown, the channel 4c1 has a surface 4s1 and a surface 4s2. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 4s1 and the surface 4s2 of the channel 4c1 is between 95 and 180 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 4s1 and the surface 4s2 of the channel 4c1 is between 95 and 120 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 4s1 and the surface 4s2 of the channel 4c1 is between 120 and 140 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 4s1 and the surface 4s2 of the channel 4c1 is between 140 and 160 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 4s1 and the surface 4s2 of the channel 4c1 is between 160 and 180 degrees. The angle configuration between the surface 4s1 and the surface 4s2 of the channel 4c1 above enables the channel 4c1 to have a turning point. The angle between the surface 4s1 and the surface 4s2 of the channel 4c1 allows the smoke oil in the oil storage tank 30 to enter the groove 6c of the heating component 6 more smoothly. The turning point in the channel 4c1 allows the tobacco oil in the oil storage tank 30 to flow more smoothly into the groove 6c of the heating component 6.

[0064] The groove 6c of the heating element 6 has a surface 6s1, a surface 6s2, and a surface 6s3. The angle between the surface 6s1 and the surface 6s2 of the groove 6c is between 95 and 180 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 6s1 and the surface 6s2 of the groove 6c is between 95 and 120 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 6s1 and the surface 6s2 of the groove 6c is between 120 and 140 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 6s1 and the surface 6s2 of the groove 6c is between 140 and 160 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 6s1 and the surface 6s2 of the groove 6c is between 160 and 180 degrees.

[0065] The angle between the surface 6s3 of the groove 6c and the surface 6s2 is between 95 and 180 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 6s3 of the groove 6c and the surface 6s2 is between 95 and 120 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 6s3 of the groove 6c and the surface 6s2 is between 120 and 140 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 6s3 of the groove 6c and the surface 6s2 is between 140 and 160 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 6s3 of the groove 6c and the surface 6s2 is between 160 and 180 degrees.

[0066] In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 6s1 of the groove 6c and the surface 4s2 of the channel 4c1 is between 5 and 20 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 6s1 of the groove 6c and the surface 4s2 of the channel 4c1 is between 5 and 10 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 6s1 of the groove 6c and the surface 4s2 of the channel 4c1 is between 10 and 15 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 6s1 of the groove 6c and the surface 4s2 of the channel 4c1 is between 15 and 20 degrees.

[0067] In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 6s3 of the groove 6c and the surface 4s3 of the channel 4c2 is between 5 and 20 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 6s3 of the groove 6c and the surface 4s3 of the channel 4c2 is between 5 and 10 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 6s3 of the groove 6c and the surface 4s3 of the channel 4c2 is between 10 and 15 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle between the surface 6s3 of the groove 6c and the surface 4s3 of the channel 4c2 is between 15 and 20 degrees.

[0068] The angle configuration design of the channels 4c1 and 4c2 entering the groove 6c of the heating component 6 can facilitate the oil to flow into the groove 6c and prevent the oil in the groove 6c of the heating component 6 from flowing back to the oil storage tank 30, so as to maintain the oil quality of the oil storage tank 30.

[0069] refer to Figure 6B , the heating component top cover 4 has an undercut component 4i between the channel 4c1 and the channel 4c2. The undercut component 4i includes a section 4i1, a section 4i2, a section 4i3 and a section 4i4. Section 4i1 extends along a direction. Section 4i2 extends along a direction. Section 4i3 extends along a direction. In some embodiments, the extension direction of section 4i1 may be parallel to the extension direction of section 4i2. In some embodiments, the extension direction of section 4i1 may be parallel to the extension direction of section 4i3. In some embodiments, the extension direction of section 4i2 may be parallel to the extension direction of section 4i3. In some embodiments, the extension direction of section 4i1 may not be parallel to the extension direction of section 4i2. In some embodiments, the extension direction of section 4i1 may not be parallel to the extension direction of section 4i3. In some embodiments, the extension direction of section 4i2 may not be parallel to the extension direction of section 4i3.

[0070] The segments 4i1, 4i2, and 4i3 may be connected to each other via the segment 4i4. In some embodiments, the extension directions of the segments 4i1, 4i2, and 4i3 (eg, Figure 6B The vertical direction in the figure) is substantially perpendicular to the extension direction of the segment 4i4 (such as Figure 6BIn some embodiments, the extension direction of the segments 4i1, 4i2 and 4i3 is not perpendicular to the extension direction of the segment 4i4. In some embodiments, the undercut component 4i may be composed of more segments. In some embodiments, the undercut component 4i may be composed of fewer segments.

[0071] like Figure 6B As shown, the length of section 4i1 is less than the length of section 4i2. The length of section 4i1 is less than the length of section 4i3. In some embodiments, the length of section 4i2 may be the same as the length of section 4i3. In some embodiments, the length of section 4i2 may be different from the length of section 4i3. Since the length of section 4i1 is shorter, the smoke oil in the oil storage tank 30 can easily flow into the groove 6c of the heating component 6 after passing through the turning point of channel 4c1.

[0072] The sections 4i1, 4i2 and 4i4 form a cavity 41. The sections 4i2, 4i3 and 4i4 form a cavity 42. The cavity 41 has an opening 41v. The cavity 42 has an opening 42v. The openings of the cavities 41 and 42 face the direction of the groove 6c of the heating element 6 (eg, Figure 6B The openings of the chambers 41 and 42 face in opposite directions to the opening of the groove 6c of the heating element 6. The chamber 41 is in fluid communication with the groove 6c of the heating element 6 via the opening 41v. The chamber 42 is in fluid communication with the groove 6c of the heating element 6 via the opening 42v.

[0073] In some embodiments, the undercut component 4i may have an additional cavity in addition to the cavity 41 and the cavity 42. In some embodiments, the undercut component 4i may have a single cavity.

[0074] During the continuous use of the atomizer 100, the atomized material in the oil storage tank 30 is continuously consumed, causing bubbles to be generated in the oil storage tank 30. In some embodiments, the atomizable material (e.g., tobacco oil) can directly contact the heating component 6 through the inner wall of the groove 6c. During the heating process of the atomizer, bubbles may also be generated in the heating component 6.

[0075] Since the inverted component 4i has the cavity 41 and the cavity 42, a part of the bubbles can be gathered or accumulated in the cavity 41 and the cavity 42, thereby dispersing the overall bubble volume of the oil storage tank 30. Reducing the bubble volume in the oil storage tank 30 can prevent the bubbles from blocking the channel 4c1 or the channel 4c2. Reducing the bubble volume in the oil storage tank 30 can avoid the problem of oil inlet not being smooth. Accordingly, the atomizable material (such as smoke oil) in the oil storage tank 30 can flow evenly to the heating component, and the heating component can evenly absorb the atomizable material (such as smoke oil).

[0076] Fig. 7AA perspective view illustrating a heating assembly seal according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 7B Schematic diagram illustrating the side wall of a heating assembly seal according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 7C A partial cross-sectional view of a cigarette cartridge according to some embodiments of the present invention is illustrated. Fig.7D A schematic diagram illustrating a side wall of a heating assembly seal according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0077] like Fig. 7A , Figure 7B and Figure 7C As shown, the heating component seal 5 has a top 501, a bottom 503 and a side wall 505 extending between the top 501 and the bottom 503. The side wall 505 has a groove 5g1. The top 501 of the heating component seal 5 has a groove 5g2. The bottom 503 of the heating component seal 5 has a groove 5g3.

[0078] The side wall 505 includes a partition 5p, and the partition 5p includes a section 5p1 and a section 5p2, and one end of the section 5p1 is directly connected to one end of the section 5p2. The other end of the section 5p1 forms a gap 5v1 with one side 5s1 of the groove 5g1. The other end of the section 5p2 forms a gap 5v2 with the other side 5s2 of the groove 5g1. In some embodiments, the angle θ1 between the section 5p1 and the section 5p2 is between 90 and 180 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle θ1 between the section 5p1 and the section 5p2 is between 90 and 120 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle θ1 between the section 5p1 and the section 5p2 is between 120 and 150 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle θ1 between the section 5p1 and the section 5p2 is between 150 and 180 degrees. In some embodiments, the section 5p1 and the section 5p2 form an opening facing upward (for example Figure 7B V-shaped shape in the vertical upward direction (as shown).

[0079] The side wall 505 of the heating element seal 5 further includes a partition 5q. The second partition 5q includes a section 5q1 and a section 5q2. A gap 5v3 is formed between the section 5q1 and the section 5q2. There is an angle θ2 between the section 5q1 and the section 5q2. In some embodiments, the angle θ2 between the section 5q1 and the section 5q2 may be different from the angle θ1 between the section 5p1 and the section 5p2. In some embodiments, the angle θ2 between the section 5q1 and the section 5q2 may be the same as the angle θ1 between the section 5p1 and the section 5p2. In some embodiments, the section 5p1 and the section 5p2 form an opening facing downward (for example Figure 7B An inverted V-shape (vertically downward direction as shown).

[0080] When the heating element seal 5 covers the heating element 6, at least one cavity (or air permeable channel) is defined between the partition 5p, the partition 5q, the groove 5g1 and the heating element 6. Specifically, the groove 5g3, the gap 5v3, the gap 5v1 and the groove 5g2 can define the air permeable channel 5c1 (e.g. Fig.7D The atomizing chamber 8c can be connected to the oil storage tank (such as Figure 3 The groove 5g3, the gap 5v3, the gap 5v2 and the groove 5g2 can define a vent channel 5c2 (such as Fig.7D The atomizing chamber 8c can be connected to the oil storage tank (such as Figure 3 The oil storage tank 30) is shown to be fluidically connected.

[0081] As the user continues to use the atomizing device, the atomizable material in the oil storage tank 30 is continuously consumed and reduced, causing the pressure in the oil storage tank 30 to gradually decrease. The decrease in pressure in the oil storage tank 30 may generate negative pressure. The decrease in pressure in the oil storage tank 30 may make it difficult for the atomizable material (such as tobacco oil) to flow to the groove 6c of the heating component 6 through the channels 4c1 and 4c2. When the groove 6c does not completely absorb the atomizable material, the high-temperature heating component 6 may dry burn and produce a burnt smell.

[0082] The above problem can be improved by providing a ventilation channel in the side wall of the heating element seal 5. The ventilation channel (such as Fig.7D The flow direction indicated by the arrow) can balance the pressure in the oil storage tank 30.

[0083] Fig. 8A A perspective view illustrating a heating assembly seal according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 8B An enlarged schematic diagram illustrating a side wall of a heating assembly seal according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 8C A cross-sectional view illustrating a heating assembly seal according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0084] like Fig. 8A , Figure 8B and Figure 8CAs shown, the heating component seal 5' has a top 801, a bottom 803 and a side wall 805 extending between the top 801 and the bottom 803. The side wall 805 includes a partition 8p1 and a partition 8p2. One end of the partition 8p1 is connected to the top 801 and the other end of the partition 8p1 is connected to the bottom 803. One end of the partition 8p2 is connected to the top 801 and the other end of the partition 8p2 is connected to the bottom 803. In some embodiments, the partition 8p1 and the partition 8p2 are substantially parallel to each other. In some embodiments, the partition 8p1 and the partition 8p2 may be non-parallel. In some embodiments, the heating component seal 5' may include more partitions that are substantially parallel to each other. In some embodiments, the heating component seal 5' may include more partitions that are non-parallel to each other. In some embodiments, the heating component seal 5' may include fewer partitions.

[0085] The side wall 805 of the heating element seal 5' has a groove 8g1. The top 801 of the heating element seal 5' has a groove 8g2 and the bottom 803 has a groove 8g3. The heating element seal 5' also includes a groove 8g4 and a groove 8g5. The partition 8p1 is disposed between the groove 8g1 and the groove 8g4. The partition 8p2 is disposed between the groove 8g1 and the groove 8g5.

[0086] At least one cavity (or air permeable channel) is defined between the partitions 8p1, 8p2, the grooves 8g1 to 8g5, and the heating component 6. In detail, the grooves 8g3, 8g1, 8g2, the partitions 8p1, 8p2 define a first air permeable channel. The groove 8g4, the partition 8p1, and the heating component 6 define a second air permeable channel. The groove 8g5, the partition 8p2, and the heating component 6 define a third air permeable channel. In some embodiments, the smoke cartridge may include more air permeable channels. In some embodiments, the smoke cartridge may include fewer air permeable channels. Through the above configuration, the atomization chamber 8c can be connected to the oil storage tank (such as Figure 3 The oil storage tank 30 shown is fluidically connected so that the pressure in the oil storage tank 30 can be balanced.

[0087] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram illustrating a heating assembly base according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0088] like Fig. 9As shown, the heating component base 8 includes a support member 81 and a support member 82 and a storage tank 8t between the support member 81 and the support member 82. The storage tank 8t is used to store condensed liquid or smoke oil. The support member 81 is arranged adjacent to the air inlet channel 31. The support member 82 is arranged adjacent to the air outlet channel 32. In some embodiments, the support member 81 and / or the support member 82 may have a snap portion. The heating component base 8 can be combined with the heating component top cover 4 via the snap portion. The heating component base 8 can be removably combined with the heating component top cover 4 via the snap portion. The heating component 6 is arranged between the heating component top cover 4 and the heating component base 8.

[0089] The support member 81 may have a surface 81s1 and a surface 81s2. In some embodiments, the surface 81s1 and the surface 81s2 are not coplanar. A step structure is formed between the surface 81s1 and the surface 81s2 of the support member 81. There is a height difference between the surface 81s1 and the surface 81s2. In some embodiments, the height difference between the surface 81s1 and the surface 81s2 is in the range of 0.2mm to 0.3mm. In some embodiments, the height difference between the surface 81s1 and the surface 81s2 is in the range of 0.3mm to 0.4mm. In some embodiments, the height difference between the surface 81s1 and the surface 81s2 is in the range of 0.4mm to 0.5mm. In some embodiments, the height difference between the surface 81s1 and the surface 81s2 is in the range of 0.5mm to 0.6mm. In some embodiments, the height difference between the surface 81s1 and the surface 81s2 is in the range of 0.6mm to 0.7mm. In some embodiments, the height difference between the surface 81s1 and the surface 81s2 is 0.5 mm. This step structure design can make the smoke oil flow to the surface 81s2 easily and not stay on the surface 81s1. This height difference design can reduce the probability of the smoke oil passing through the through hole 81h.

[0090] The support member 81 includes one or more through holes 81h that penetrate the support member 81 from the surface 81s1. Fig. 9 As shown, the support member 81 may have 6 through holes 81h. The through holes 81h allow the atomization chamber 8c and the air inlet channel 31 to communicate with each other. The aperture area of ​​the through holes 81h is designed to allow gas to pass through. The arrangement of the through holes 81h is designed to allow gas to pass through. In some embodiments, the support member 81 may include more through holes. In some embodiments, the support member 81 may include fewer through holes.

[0091] The aperture area of ​​the through hole 81h is designed to make it difficult for the smoke oil to pass through. The arrangement of the through holes 81h is designed to make it difficult for the smoke oil to pass through. In some embodiments, the diameter of each of the through holes 81h is in the range of 0.2mm to 0.3mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of each of the through holes 81h is in the range of 0.3mm to 0.4mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of each of the through holes 81h is in the range of 0.4mm to 0.5mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of each of the through holes 81h is in the range of 0.5mm to 0.6mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of each of the through holes 81h is in the range of 0.6mm to 0.7mm. In some embodiments, each of the through holes 81h may have a diameter of 0.55mm.

[0092] The support member 82 has a ramp structure 82r at the bottom near the heating element base 8. The ramp structure 82r can form a blocking portion of the oil storage tank 8t. During the user's inhalation process, the ramp structure 82r can prevent the oil or liquid accumulated in the oil storage tank 8t from entering the air outlet channel 32. During the user's inhalation process, the step structure can prevent the oil or liquid accumulated in the oil storage tank 8t from entering the air outlet channel 32.

[0093] In some embodiments, an oil-absorbing cotton (not shown) may be disposed at the bottom of the oil storage tank 8t. The oil-absorbing cotton can absorb the smoke oil or liquid stored in the oil storage tank 8t. The smoke oil or liquid absorbed by the oil-absorbing cotton is not easy to flow in the oil storage tank 8t.

[0094] As used herein, spatially relative terms, for example, "under," "below," "lower," "above," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and the like may be used herein for ease of description to describe the relationship of one component or feature to another component or feature as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. The device may be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein may likewise be interpreted accordingly. It should be understood that when a component is referred to as being "connected to" or "coupled to" another component, it may be directly connected or coupled to the other component, or intervening components may be present.

[0095] As used herein, the terms "approximately", "substantially", "substantially" and "about" are used to describe and take into account small changes. When used in conjunction with an event or situation, the term may refer to an example where the event or situation occurs exactly and an example where the event or situation occurs very approximately. As used herein with respect to a given value or range, the term "about" generally means within ±10%, ±5%, ±1% or ±0.5% of a given value or range. A range may be expressed herein as from one endpoint to another or between two endpoints. Unless otherwise specified, all ranges disclosed herein include endpoints. The term "substantially coplanar" may refer to two surfaces within a few microns (μm) positioned along the same plane, for example, within 10 μm, within 5 μm, within 1 μm or within 0.5 μm positioned along the same plane. When referring to a "substantially" identical numerical value or characteristic, the term may refer to a value within ±10%, ±5%, ±1% or ±0.5% of the average value of the value.

[0096] As used herein, the terms "approximately," "substantially," "substantially," and "about" are used to describe and explain small variations. When used in conjunction with an event or circumstance, the terms may refer to instances where the event or circumstance occurred exactly as well as instances where the event or circumstance occurred very approximately. For example, when used in conjunction with a numerical value, the terms may refer to a range of variation of less than or equal to ±10% of the numerical value, for example, less than or equal to ±5%, less than or equal to ±4%, less than or equal to ±3%, less than or equal to ±2%, less than or equal to ±1%, less than or equal to ±0.5%, less than or equal to ±0.1%, or less than or equal to ±0.05%. For example, two values ​​may be considered "substantially" or "approximately" the same if the difference between them is less than or equal to ±10% of the average of the values ​​(e.g., less than or equal to ±5%, less than or equal to ±4%, less than or equal to ±3%, less than or equal to ±2%, less than or equal to ±1%, less than or equal to ±0.5%, less than or equal to ±0.1%, or less than or equal to ±0.05%). For example, "substantially" parallel can refer to an angular variation range of less than or equal to ±10° relative to 0°, for example, less than or equal to ±5°, less than or equal to ±4°, less than or equal to ±3°, less than or equal to ±2°, less than or equal to ±1°, less than or equal to ±0.5°, less than or equal to ±0.1°, or less than or equal to ±0.05°. For example, "substantially" vertical can refer to an angular variation range of less than or equal to ±10° relative to 90°, for example, less than or equal to ±5°, less than or equal to ±4°, less than or equal to ±3°, less than or equal to ±2°, less than or equal to ±1°, less than or equal to ±0.5°, less than or equal to ±0.1°, or less than or equal to ±0.05°.

[0097] For example, two surfaces may be considered coplanar or substantially coplanar if the displacement between the two surfaces is equal to or less than 5 μm, equal to or less than 2 μm, equal to or less than 1 μm, or equal to or less than 0.5 μm. A surface may be considered planar or substantially planar if the displacement between any two points on the surface relative to the plane is equal to or less than 5 μm, equal to or less than 2 μm, equal to or less than 1 μm, or equal to or less than 0.5 μm.

[0098] As used herein, the terms "conductive," "electrically conductive," and "conductivity" refer to the ability to transfer an electric current. Conductive materials generally refer to those materials that present little or no resistance to the flow of electric current. One measure of conductivity is Siemens / meter (S / m). Generally, conductive materials are materials with a conductivity greater than approximately 10 4 S / m (e.g., at least 10 5 S / m or at least 10 6 S / m). The conductivity of a material can sometimes vary with temperature. Unless otherwise specified, the conductivity of a material is measured at room temperature.

[0099] As used herein, the singular terms "a", "an" and "the" may include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the description of some embodiments, a component provided "on" or "over" another component may encompass the case where the former component is directly on (e.g., physically in contact with) the latter component, as well as the case where one or more intermediate components are located between the former component and the latter component.

[0100] Unless otherwise specified, spatial descriptions such as "above", "below", "up", "left", "right", "lower", "top", "bottom", "vertical", "horizontal", "side", "above", "below", "upper", "on", "below", "downward", etc. are indicated relative to the orientation shown in the figures. It should be understood that the spatial descriptions used herein are for illustrative purposes only, and actual implementations of the structures described herein may be spatially arranged in any orientation or manner, with the understanding that the advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure are not deviated by such arrangements.

[0101] Although the disclosure has been described and illustrated with reference to the specific embodiments of the disclosure, these descriptions and illustrations do not limit the disclosure. It will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the true spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims, and equivalent components may be substituted in the embodiments. The illustrations may not necessarily be drawn to scale. Due to variables in the manufacturing process, etc., there may be differences between the artistic reproduction in the disclosure and the actual equipment. There may be other embodiments of the disclosure that are not specifically described. This specification and drawings should be considered illustrative rather than restrictive. Modifications may be made to make specific situations, materials, material compositions, substances, methods or processes suitable for the goals, spirit and scope of the disclosure. All such modifications are intended to be within the scope of the appended claims. Although the methods disclosed herein have been described with reference to specific operations performed in a specific order, it should be understood that these operations may be combined, subdivided or reordered to form equivalent methods without departing from the teachings of the disclosure. Therefore, unless specifically indicated herein, the order and grouping of operations are not limitations of the disclosure.

[0102] The foregoing summarizes several embodiments and detailed features of the present disclosure. The embodiments described in the present disclosure may be readily used as a basis for designing or modifying other processes and structures for performing the same or similar purposes and / or obtaining the same or similar advantages of the embodiments introduced herein. Such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, and various changes, substitutions and variations may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An atomizing device, include: shell; Heating components; Heating element base; and A sealing member disposed on the heating element, the sealing member having a top, a bottom, and a first side wall extending between the top and the bottom, the first side wall having a first groove, the top having a second groove, and the bottom having a third groove; The first groove and the heating component define a first cavity, the first side wall of the seal includes a first partition, the first partition includes a first section and a second section, and the first end of the first section is directly connected to the first end of the second section, the second end of the first section and the first surface of the first groove form a first gap, the first side wall of the seal further includes a second partition, the second partition includes a third section and a fourth section, the third section and the fourth section form a third gap.

2. The atomizing device according to claim 1, further comprising a heating assembly top cover, in: The heating component top cover and the housing define an oil storage tank, and the heating component and the heating component base define an atomization chamber; The first cavity is in fluid communication with the oil storage tank via the second groove; and The first cavity is in fluid communication with the atomization chamber via the third groove. 3 . The atomization device according to claim 1 , wherein the first side wall has a fourth groove, and the fourth groove and the heating component define a second cavity. 4 . The atomization device according to claim 3 , wherein the first side wall has a fifth groove, and the fifth groove and the heating component define a third cavity.

5. The atomization device according to claim 4, wherein the first side wall further comprises a first partition disposed between the first groove and the fourth groove and a second partition disposed between the fourth groove and the fifth groove, and the first partition and the second partition are parallel to each other. 6 . The atomizing device according to claim 1 , wherein a first angle is defined between the first section and the second section, and the first angle is between 90 and 180 degrees. The atomizing device according to claim 6 , wherein a second gap is formed between the second end of the second section and the second surface of the first groove. 8 . The atomization device according to claim 1 , wherein a first angle is formed between the first section and the second section, and a second angle is formed between the third section and the fourth section, wherein the first angle is different from the second angle.

9. The atomizing device according to claim 1, wherein the heating component base has a supporting member, the supporting member has a first surface and a second surface, the first surface is not coplanar with the second surface, and the supporting member includes a first through hole penetrating the supporting member from the first surface. 10 . The atomizing device according to claim 9 , wherein the supporting member comprises a second through hole and a third through hole penetrating the supporting member from the first surface.

11. An atomizing device, include: Heating components; Heating element base; Heating element top cover; and A sealing member is disposed between the heating component and the top cover of the heating component, wherein the sealing member has a first side wall, and the first side wall has a first groove; The heating component and the heating component base define an atomization chamber, the first groove and the heating component define a first cavity, and the first cavity is in fluid communication with the atomization chamber, the first side wall of the seal includes a first partition, the first partition includes a first section and a second section, and the first end of the first section is directly connected to the first end of the second section, the second end of the first section forms a first gap with the first surface of the first groove, and the first side wall of the seal further includes a second partition, the second partition includes a third section and a fourth section, and the third section and the fourth section form a third gap.

12. The atomizing device according to claim 11, in: The heating component has a groove, and the opening of the groove faces the first direction; The heating component top cover has an inverted component, the inverted component has a second cavity, the opening of the second cavity faces a second direction, and the first direction is different from the second direction.

13. The atomizing device according to claim 12, wherein the groove of the heating assembly is in communication with the second cavity. 14 . The atomizing device according to claim 11 , wherein the heating element base has a first supporting member and a second supporting member, the first supporting member has a first surface and a second surface, and the first surface is not coplanar with the second surface. 15 . The atomizing device according to claim 14 , wherein the heating element base comprises a storage tank located between the first supporting member and the second supporting member, and the second supporting member has a slope structure. 16 . The atomizing device according to claim 11 , wherein a first angle is formed between the first section and the second section, and a second angle is formed between the third section and the fourth section, wherein the first angle is different from the second angle.

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