Electronic cigarette

Abstract

An electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette comprises a containing part, a transmission part, a heating part and an air outlet channel. The containing part comprises a first containing area and a second containing area which are in communication with each other. The first containing area and the second containing area respectively extend along a first direction and a second direction. The first containing area is a heating area. The transmission part has a transmission end. The transmission end is capable of moving in the first containing area or the second containing area along the extension direction of the containing area in which the transmission end is located. The heating part is used to generate heat to heat the first containing area. The air outlet channel is in communication with an output end of the first containing area.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application generally relates to an electronic device, and more specifically to an electronic cigarette. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional cigarettes require a flame to ignite the tobacco, necessitating the carrying of a lighter. However, this makes it impossible to smoke in environments without a flame, resulting in a poor user experience. Furthermore, while traditional cigarettes release nicotine through the combustion of tobacco, the harmful substances produced during combustion can be detrimental to human health. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, this application discloses an electronic cigarette to solve the above problems.

[0004] According to one embodiment of this application, an electronic cigarette is disclosed. The electronic cigarette includes a housing, a transmission part, a heating part, and an exhaust channel. The housing includes a first housing area and a second housing area that are interconnected. The first housing area and the second housing area extend along a first direction and a second direction, respectively. The first housing area is a heating area. The transmission part has a transmission end. The transmission end is movable along the extension direction of the housing area in either the first housing area or the second housing area. The heating part generates heat to heat the first housing area. The exhaust channel is connected to the output end of the first housing area. Attached Figure Description

[0005] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present application and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present application, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0006] Figure 1A and 1B These are, respectively, an external view and a structural cross-sectional view of an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of this application.

[0007] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a transmission unit according to an embodiment of this application.

[0008] Figure 3A and Figure 3B These are left and right view views of the heating section according to an embodiment of this application.

[0009] Figure 4A and Figure 4B These are, respectively, a front view and a right view of a filter sleeve according to an embodiment of this application.

[0010] Figure 5A and 5B These are the right and left views of a bracket according to an embodiment of this application.

[0011] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission connection between the bracket and the transmission end according to an embodiment of this application.

[0012] Figure 7A , 7B 7C and 7C are respectively the right view, front view and left view of the bracket according to another embodiment of this application.

[0013] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission connection between the bracket and the transmission end according to another embodiment of this application.

[0014] Figure 9A This is a schematic diagram of a filter nozzle disposed in the air outlet channel according to an embodiment of this application.

[0015] Figure 9B This is a front view of a filter nozzle disposed in the air outlet channel according to an embodiment of this application.

[0016] Figure 9C This is a cross-sectional view of a filter nozzle disposed in an air outlet channel according to an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the operation of an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 11 This is a structural cross-sectional view of an electronic cigarette according to another embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 12A and 12B These are, respectively, an external view and a structural cross-sectional view of an electronic cigarette according to another embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a filter nozzle disposed in an air outlet channel according to another embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 14 This is an operational schematic diagram of a cigarette cartridge according to an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 15 This is an operational schematic diagram of an electronic cigarette according to another embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following disclosure provides various implementations or examples that can be used to achieve different features of this disclosure. Specific examples of components and configurations described below are for simplification purposes. It is understood that these descriptions are illustrative only and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. For example, in the following description, forming a first feature on or over a second feature may include, in some embodiments, the first and second features being in direct contact with each other; and may also include, in some embodiments, additional components being formed between the first and second features, such that the first and second features may not be in direct contact. Furthermore, component symbols and / or reference numerals may be reused in multiple embodiments of this disclosure. Such reuse is for the purpose of brevity and clarity and does not in itself represent a relationship between the different embodiments and / or configurations discussed.

[0024] Furthermore, the use of spatially relative terms, such as "below," "below," "lower than," "above," "above," and similar terms, may be for the convenience of describing the relationship between one component or feature depicted in the figure and one or more other components or features. These spatially relative terms, in addition to the orientation shown in the figure, also encompass various different orientations of the device during use or operation. The device may be placed in other orientations (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and these spatially relative descriptive terms should be interpreted accordingly.

[0025] While the numerical ranges and parameters used to define the broader scope of this application are approximate values, the relevant values ​​in the specific embodiments have been presented as precisely as possible. However, any numerical value inevitably contains standard deviations due to individual test methods. Here, "approximately" generally means that the actual value is within plus or minus 10%, 5%, 1%, or 0.5% of a particular value or range. Alternatively, the term "approximately" means that the actual value falls within the acceptable standard error of the average value, as determined by those skilled in the art to which this application pertains. It is understood that, except for experimental examples, or unless expressly stated otherwise, all ranges, quantities, values, and percentages used herein (e.g., to describe material usage, duration, temperature, operating conditions, quantity ratios, and the like) are modified with "approximately". Therefore, unless otherwise stated, the numerical parameters disclosed in this specification and the accompanying claims are approximate values ​​and are subject to change as needed. At a minimum, these numerical parameters should be understood as the indicated significant digits and values ​​obtained by applying general rounding. In this context, a range of values ​​is expressed as a distance from one endpoint to the other or between the two endpoints; unless otherwise stated, all ranges of values ​​herein include the endpoints.

[0026] Figure 1A and 1BThese are, respectively, an external view and a structural cross-sectional view of an electronic cigarette 1 according to an embodiment of this application. The electronic cigarette 1 includes a housing 10. A receiving portion 11 is provided within the housing 10. The receiving portion 11 includes a first receiving area 111 and a second receiving area 112. The first receiving area 111 is a heating area. The first receiving area 111 and the second receiving area 112 extend along a first direction and a second direction, respectively. In this embodiment, the first direction coincides with the second direction, i.e., the z-axis direction, and the first receiving area 111 and the second receiving area 112 are arranged along the z-axis direction. The second receiving area 112 includes a first end 112a and a second end 112b along the z-axis direction. In this embodiment, the first end 112a is the end away from the first receiving area 111, and the second end 112b is the end adjacent to the first receiving area 111.

[0027] The housing 10 also contains a transmission unit 12. (See also...) Figure 2 and Figure 1B ,in Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a transmission section 12 according to an embodiment of this application. The transmission section 12 includes a transmission section outer frame bracket 20 and a transmission end 21. The transmission end 21 is disposed in the second receiving area 112. A motor 201, gears 202 and 203, and a guide section 204 are disposed inside the transmission section outer frame bracket 20. The motor 201 is connected to the gear 202, and the gears 202 and 203 mesh and drive each other. The gear 203 is connected to the guide section 204, and the guide section 204 is connected to the transmission end 21. The guide section 204 includes a nut 205 and a guide shaft 206. The nut 205 is threadedly connected to the guide shaft 206 and is fixed to the transmission end 21.

[0028] In detail, when the motor 201 starts, the gear 202 begins to rotate, driving the gear 203 meshing with it to rotate. The rotation of the gear 203 causes the guide shaft 206 to rotate, and the nut 205, which is threadedly connected to the guide shaft 206, to move along the z-axis. The transmission end 21, which is fixed to the nut 205, moves along the z-axis along with it. Therefore, the transmission end 21 can move from the first end 112a to the second end 112b of the second receiving area 112 via the transmission part 12, or the transmission end 21 can move from the second end 112b to the first end 112a of the second receiving area 112.

[0029] It should be noted that, Figure 2 The transmission part 12 shown is merely an example. Those skilled in the art may conceive of other embodiments of the transmission part 12 after careful consideration. This application does not limit the detailed structure of the transmission part 12. As long as the transmission part 12 can drive the transmission end 21 to move between the first end 112a and the second end 112b of the second receiving area 112, it should fall within the scope of this application.

[0030] The housing 10 also includes a heating element 13, which generates heat. (See also...) Figure 3A , Figure 3B and Figure 1B ,in Figure 3A and Figure 3B These are left and right view views of a heating unit 13 according to an embodiment of this application. The heating unit 13 has an input end 31 and an output end 32, wherein the input end 31 is connected to one end of an air intake channel 15, and the other end of the air intake channel 15 is provided on the side of the housing 10 to form an air intake hole. The output end 32 is connected to a first receiving area 111. The heating unit 13 includes a ceramic part 33, a ceramic support part 34, a vacuum tube 35, and a bracket 36. In some embodiments, the ceramic part 33 can be implemented as honeycomb ceramic, allowing air to enter from the pores in the honeycomb ceramic. The ceramic support part 34 is used to fix the ceramic part 33. The vacuum tube 35 is used for heat insulation. In some embodiments, the bracket 36 can be implemented as a high-temperature resistant plastic bracket. It should be noted that the heating unit 13 also includes other components not depicted in the figures. For example, the heating unit 13 includes a heating circuit that receives current and generates heat, causing the temperature of the ceramic part 33 to rise, thereby heating the air. In addition, although the heating unit 13 is square in the embodiment shown in FIG. 3. However, this is not a limitation of this application. In other embodiments, the heating part 13 may be circular or polygonal.

[0031] refer to Figure 1B The housing 10 also includes a filter sleeve 14. (Reference) Figure 4A and Figure 4B ,in Figure 4A and Figure 4B These are front and right views of a filter sleeve 14 according to an embodiment of this application. The filter sleeve 14 includes an air inlet 141, an air outlet 142, and an air outlet channel 143 connecting the air inlet 141 and the air outlet 142. The air inlet 141 is connected to the first receiving area 111. The air outlet 142 is located on the upward-facing side of the housing 10. Since the heating element 13 and the first receiving area 111 are located on the side of the air inlet 141 of the air outlet channel 143, after the air is heated by the heating element 13, the hot air enters the air outlet channel 143 through the first receiving area 111.

[0032] In some embodiments, the filter sleeve 14 is implemented using a high-temperature resistant plastic support. It should be noted that although the cross-section of the air outlet channel 143 is square in the embodiment of FIG. 4, this is not a limitation of this application; in other embodiments, the cross-section of the air outlet channel 143 can be circular or polygonal. In the embodiment of FIG. 4, the extending direction of the air outlet channel 143 is parallel to the z-axis direction. However, this is not a limitation of this application. In other embodiments, the position of the air outlet end 142 can be adjusted, and depending on the position of the air outlet end 142, the extending direction of the air outlet channel 143 can form a certain angle with the z-axis direction.

[0033] The first accommodating area 111 includes a first position 111a and a second position 111b, wherein the first position 111a is connected to the heating unit 13, and the second position 111b is connected to the air outlet channel 143. The first position 111a and the second position 111b form a phase angle difference around the first direction (i.e., the z-axis direction). In this embodiment, the phase angle formed by the first position 111a and the second position 111b around the first direction (i.e., the z-axis direction) is 180 degrees. However, this is not a limitation of this application. In other embodiments, the phase angle formed by the first position 111a or the second position 111b around the first direction (i.e., the z-axis direction) can be adjusted to other angles.

[0034] In some embodiments, the heating element 13 may be disposed on the lower side of the first accommodating area 111 and connected to the third position 111c of the first accommodating area 111, and the air outlet channel 143 is located on the left side of the first accommodating area 111 and connected to the second position 111b. In this way, the phase angle formed by the third position 111c and the second position 111b around the first direction (i.e., the z-axis direction) is 90 degrees.

[0035] The electronic cigarette 1 may also include other components. For example, the electronic cigarette 1 may also include a control unit 16. The control unit 16 is used to control the heating action of the heating unit 13 and the transmission action of the transmission unit 12. For example, the electronic cigarette 1 may also include components such as a battery (not shown) for providing power.

[0036] Additionally, the electronic cigarette 1 may also include a holder filled with tobacco or edible e-liquid medium, wherein the holder is pulsatorically connected to the transmission unit 21.

[0037] Figure 5A and 5BThese are right and left views of a bracket 50 according to an embodiment of this application. The bracket 50 can be disposed within the receiving portion 11 and extends along the z-axis. The side of the bracket 50 has a slot structure 511, and the transmission end 21 can be configured as a claw structure and engage with the slot structure 511. In some embodiments, the bracket 50 is a hollow structure in the middle, and tobacco or edible e-liquid medium can be filled in the area surrounded by the bracket 50. The two sides 512 and 513 of the bracket 50 are designed as hollow structures, allowing air to enter the interior of the bracket 50. In some embodiments, one of the two sides 512 and 513 of the bracket 50 (e.g., side 513) is designed as a hollow steel sheet. In some embodiments, the remaining part of the bracket 50 is made of high-temperature resistant plastic.

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission connection between the bracket 50 and the transmission end 21 according to an embodiment of this application. The transmission end 21 can be fixed to the slot structure 511 on the side of the bracket 50, so that the bracket 50 can move along the z-axis direction within the receiving portion 11.

[0039] Figure 7A , 7B Figures 7C and 7C represent the right, front, and left views of a bracket 52 according to another embodiment of this application, respectively. The bracket 52 includes storage spaces 521 and 522 and a heat insulation zone 523. The bracket 52 is disposed within the receiving portion 11 and extends along the z-axis. Storage spaces 521 and 522 are arranged along the z-axis within the receiving portion 11. The interiors of storage spaces 521 and 522 are hollow and used to fill tobacco or edible e-liquid media. A slot structure can be disposed on the side of the bracket 52, as shown by reference numeral 524 in the figures. The transmission end 21 can engage with the slot structure 524.

[0040] The sides 5211 and 5212 of storage space 521 are designed with a perforated structure. The sides 5221 and 5222 of storage space 522 are also designed with a perforated structure to allow the evaporated flue gas to pass through and enter the exhaust channel 143. A heat insulation zone 523 is placed between storage spaces 521 and 522 to prevent heat transfer between them. In some embodiments, one of the sides 5211 and 5212 (e.g., side 5211) is designed with a perforated steel sheet. In some embodiments, the remainder of the support 52 is made of high-temperature resistant plastic.

[0041] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission connection between the bracket 52 and the transmission end 21 according to an embodiment of this application. The transmission end 21 can be fixed to the slot structure 524 on the side of the bracket 52, so that the bracket 52 can move along the z-axis direction within the receiving portion 11.

[0042] It should be noted that this application does not limit the number of storage spaces placed in the bracket 52. In other embodiments, the bracket 52 may include a plurality of storage spaces arranged along the z-axis, and a heat insulation zone is provided between adjacent storage spaces to isolate heat transfer.

[0043] The electronic cigarette 1 may also include a filter tip, wherein the filter tip is inserted into the air outlet channel 143 of the filter sleeve 14 via the air outlet end 142 of the filter sleeve 14, and the filter tip is used to filter smoke. Figure 9A This is a schematic diagram of a filter nozzle 70 disposed in the air outlet channel 143 according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 9A As shown, when the filter tip 70 is inserted into the air outlet channel 143, a portion of the filter tip 70 is exposed outside the housing 10, allowing the user to inhale the smoke filtered by the filter tip 70. In some embodiments, the filter tip 70 can be implemented using a conventional cigarette filter; however, this is not a limitation of this application.

[0044] Figure 9B and Figure 9C These are a front view and a cross-sectional view of a filter tip 71 disposed in an exhaust channel 143 according to another embodiment of this application. In some embodiments, the filter tip 71 is implemented as a plastic filter tip or a silicone filter tip. The filter tip 71 includes an air inlet channel 713, wherein the air inlet channel 713 is connected to the exhaust channel 143. The user inhales the smoke filtered by the filter tip 71. In some embodiments, the filter tip 70 or 71 is detachably disposed from the exhaust channel 143.

[0045] Figure 10 This is an operational schematic diagram of an electronic cigarette 1 according to an embodiment of this application. Specifically, when the holder 50 or 52 is placed into the receiving portion 11, the transmission end 21 engages with the slot structure 511 of the holder 50 or the slot structure 524 of the holder 52. The transmission portion 12 begins forward transmission, and the transmission end 21, together with the holder 50 or 52, moves downward along the z-axis. When the holder 50 or 52 enters the first receiving area 111, because the sides of the holder 50 or 52 are hollowed out, air heated by the heating portion 13 can enter the holder 50 or 52 to heat the tobacco or atomized e-liquid medium, and the gas produced after atomization enters the air outlet channel 143, is filtered by the filter tip 70 or 71, and is inhaled by the user, thereby giving the user the experience of smoking. Figure 10 Arrow 14f indicates the direction of airflow. As the tobacco or e-liquid medium in the first accommodating area 111 is continuously converted into smoke, the transmission unit 12 continues to operate, causing the transmission end 21, together with the bracket 50 or 52, to continuously move downward along the z-axis, thus preventing the tobacco or e-liquid medium from being exhausted and ensuring continuous heating.

[0046] Taking the bracket 50 as an example, in some embodiments, the transmission end 21 will move the bracket 50 downwards each time the user inhales. Taking the bracket 50 as an example, in some embodiments, when the transmission end 21 moves to the lowermost end of the transmission part 12, the user can press a button (not shown in the figure) provided on the housing 10 to reset the transmission end 21 and the bracket 50 to the uppermost end in one click.

[0047] Taking the bracket 50 as an example, in some embodiments, in order to match the structure of the bracket 50, the receiving portion 11 in the housing 10 can form a through hole that runs from top to bottom through the housing 10. When the transmission end 21 moves to the bottom of the transmission portion 12, the user can pull the bracket 50 out from the bottom of the housing 10 and then reinsert it into the receiving portion 11 from the top of the housing 10.

[0048] Taking the bracket 50 as an example, in some embodiments, when the transmission end 21 moves to the lowest end of the transmission part 12, it means that all the tobacco or e-liquid medium in the bracket 50 has been used up. The user can remove the bracket 50 from the bottom of the housing 10 and discard it, and then insert a new bracket 50.

[0049] Taking the bracket 52 as an example, in some embodiments, when the tobacco or e-liquid medium in the storage space 522 is used up, the user can pull out the bracket 52 and insert the storage space 521 downward into the receiving area 11 for reuse.

[0050] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of an electronic cigarette 2 according to another embodiment of this application. Electronic cigarette 2 is substantially the same as electronic cigarette 1, the only difference being that one end of the air intake channel 261 of electronic cigarette 2 is connected to the heating unit 13, while the other end of the air intake channel 261 is connected to the air supply unit 262. The air supply unit 262 delivers air through the air intake channel 261 to the heating unit 13 for heating, and the heated air enters the first receiving area 111 and the filter sleeve 14. Components with the same reference numerals in electronic cigarette 2 and electronic cigarette 1 will not be described further.

[0051] The operation of the air supply unit 262 allows for adjustment of the resistance felt by the user when inhaling through the filter sleeve 14. In some embodiments, the air supply unit 262 can increase the resistance felt by the user during inhalation. In other embodiments, the air supply unit 262 can decrease the resistance felt by the user during inhalation.

[0052] Figure 12A and 12BThese are, respectively, an external view and a structural cross-sectional view of an electronic cigarette 8 according to an embodiment of this application. The electronic cigarette 8 includes a housing 80. A receiving portion 81 is provided within the housing 80. The receiving portion 81 includes a first receiving area 811 and a second receiving area 812. The first receiving area 811 is a heating area. The first receiving area 811 and the second receiving area 812 extend along a first direction and a second direction, respectively. In this embodiment, the first direction is the x-axis direction, the second direction is the z-axis direction, and the first receiving area 811 and the second receiving area 812 are arranged along the z-axis direction.

[0053] The housing 80 also includes a transmission part 82. The transmission part 82 includes a transmission end 821 and an elastic structure 822 surrounding the transmission end 821. The transmission end 821 is disposed in the first accommodating area 811. By pressing the transmission part 82, the user causes the transmission end 821 to move along the x-axis from the first end 811a to the second end 811b of the first accommodating area 811. In this embodiment, the first end 811a of the first accommodating area 811 is the end adjacent to the transmission part 82, and the second end 811b of the first accommodating area 811 is the end away from the transmission part 82.

[0054] It should be noted that, Figure 12B The transmission part 82 shown is merely an example. Those skilled in the art may conceive of other embodiments of the transmission part 82 after careful consideration. This application does not limit the detailed structure of the transmission part 82. As long as the transmission part 82 can drive the transmission end 821 to move between the first end 811a and the second end 811b of the first receiving area 811, it should fall within the scope of this application.

[0055] A heating element 83 is also provided inside the housing 80. In this embodiment, the heating element 83 has the same structure and function as the heating element 13, therefore, detailed description is omitted here. The heating element 83 has an input end and an output end, wherein the input end is connected to one end of the air intake channel 85, and the output end is connected to the first accommodating area 811. The other end of the air intake channel 85 may be disposed on the housing 80 or connected to the air supply section. Those skilled in the art should be able to understand the detailed implementation method after reading the above embodiments.

[0056] The housing 80 also includes a filter sleeve 84. The filter sleeve 84 includes an air inlet 841, an air outlet 842, and an air outlet channel 843 connecting the air inlet 841 and the air outlet 842. The air inlet 841 communicates with the first receiving area 811. The air outlet 842 is located on the upward-facing side of the housing 80. Since the heating element 83 and the first receiving area 811 are located on the side of the air inlet 841, the air is heated by the heat generated by the heating element 83, and then the hot air enters the air outlet channel 843 through the first receiving area 811. Figure 12BIn one embodiment, the extension direction of the air outlet channel 843 is parallel to the z-axis direction. However, this is not a limitation of this application. In other embodiments, the position of the air outlet end 842 can be adjusted, and depending on the position of the air outlet end 842, the extension direction of the air outlet channel 843 can form a certain angle with the z-axis direction.

[0057] The first accommodating area 811 includes a first position 811p and a second position 811q, wherein the first position 811p is connected to the heating part 83, and the second position 811q is connected to the air outlet channel 843. The first position 811p and the second position 811q form a phase angle difference around the first direction (i.e., the x-axis direction). In this embodiment, the phase angle formed by the first position 811p and the second position 811q around the first direction (i.e., the x-axis direction) is 180 degrees. However, this is not a limitation of this application. In other embodiments, the position of the first position 811p or the second position 811q can be adjusted so that the phase angle formed by the first position 811p and the second position 811q around the first direction (i.e., the x-axis direction) is other angles.

[0058] In some embodiments, the heating element 83 may be disposed on the left side of the first accommodating area 811 and connected to the first position 811p, and the air outlet channel 843 is located on the upper side of the first accommodating area 811 and connected to the second position 811q, such that the phase angle formed by the first position 811p and the second position 811q around the first direction (i.e. the x-axis direction) is 90 degrees.

[0059] The electronic cigarette 8 may also include other components. For example, the electronic cigarette 8 may also include a control unit 86. The control unit 86 is used to control the heating action of the heating unit 83. For example, the electronic cigarette 8 may also include a discharge area 87, wherein the discharge area 87 is connected to the second end 811b of the first receiving area 811, so that the transmission end 821 can move from the first end 811a of the first receiving area 811 to the discharge area 87. In some embodiments, the discharge area 87 can accommodate discarded cartridges. In some embodiments, the discharge area 87 has an ashtray inside for holding ash. In some embodiments, the discharge area 87 is detachably connected to the housing 80 so that the user can clean the discarded cartridges or ash in the discharge area 87. In some embodiments, the discharge area 87 is connected to the housing 80 by a magnet. For example, the electronic cigarette 8 may also include a battery (not shown) for providing power.

[0060] Additionally, the electronic cigarette 8 may also include a filter tip, wherein the filter tip is inserted into the air outlet channel 843 of the filter sleeve 84 via the air outlet end 842 of the filter sleeve 84, and the filter tip is used to filter smoke.

[0061] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a filter nozzle 90 disposed in an air outlet channel 843 according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 13 As shown, when the filter tip 90 is inserted into the air outlet channel 843, a portion of the filter tip 90 is exposed outside the housing 80 so that the user can inhale the smoke filtered by the filter tip 90.

[0062] Figure 14 This is an operational schematic diagram of a tobacco cartridge YDS according to an embodiment of this application. The tobacco cartridge YDS can be placed in the receiving portion 81 and extends along the z-axis. The tobacco cartridge YDS includes a plurality of tobacco cartridges YD arranged along the z-axis. The tobacco cartridge YD can be a tobacco cake, or a cartridge shell with a hollow structure in the middle and tobacco or e-liquid medium located therein. In some embodiments, the tobacco cartridge YD may include tobacco or edible e-liquid medium. The top and bottom surfaces of the tobacco cartridge YD have a hollow structure design, allowing air to enter the interior of the tobacco cartridge YD. In some embodiments, the tobacco cartridge YD may contain a compressed tobacco block. In some embodiments, the tobacco cartridge YD may contain a solid tobacco block.

[0063] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the operation of an electronic cigarette 87 according to an embodiment of this application. Specifically, when the cartridge YDS is placed into the receiving portion 81, the cartridge at the bottom (e.g., cartridge YD1) enters the first receiving area 811, and the user pushes cartridge YD1 in by pressing the transmission part 82. Air heated by the heating part 83 enters cartridge YD1 to heat the tobacco or atomize the e-liquid medium. The gas produced after heating the tobacco or atomizing the e-liquid medium enters the air outlet channel 843 and is filtered by the filter tip 90 before being inhaled by the user, thus providing the user with a smoking experience. By heating but not burning, nicotine in the tobacco can be released, but compared with traditional cigarettes, the harmful substances produced by tobacco combustion can be significantly reduced.

[0064] Figure 15 Arrow 90f indicates the direction of airflow. When the tobacco or e-liquid medium in cartridge YD1 is used up, the user can press the transmission part 82 again to push in a new cartridge (such as cartridge YD2) and send the used cartridge YD1 into the discharge area 87.

Claims

1. An electronic cigarette, characterized in that, Includes a housing, and the housing contains: The accommodating portion includes a first accommodating area and a second accommodating area that are interconnected. The first accommodating area and the second accommodating area extend along a first direction and a second direction, respectively. The first accommodating area is a heating area and includes a first position and a second position. The transmission part has a transmission end, which is capable of moving along the extension direction of the first accommodating area or the second accommodating area. A heating element is connected to the first position. The heating element is used to generate heat to heat the air. The air heated by the heating element flows to the first accommodating area to heat the first accommodating area. The air outlet channel is connected to the second position of the first accommodating area.

2. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A phase angle difference is formed between the first position and the second position around the first direction.

3. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The phase angle difference is 180 degrees.

4. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first accommodating area has a first end and a second end along the first direction, and the transmission end is movable from the first end to the second end along the first direction; or, the second accommodating area has a first end and a second end along the second direction, and the transmission end is movable from the first end to the second end along the second direction.

5. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first direction and the second direction coincide, and the first accommodating area and the second accommodating area are arranged along the first direction or the second direction.

6. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 1, characterized in that, There is an angle between the first direction and the second direction, and the first accommodating area is located at the second end of the second accommodating area.

7. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second direction is substantially parallel to or at an angle to the extension direction of the air outlet channel.

8. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is provided with an air inlet channel that communicates with the air outlet channel, and the heating element and the first accommodating area are arranged sequentially in the air inlet channel along the airflow direction.

9. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The heating element is located at the air inlet end of the air outlet channel.

10. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is provided with an air inlet that communicates with the heating part, and an air inlet channel is formed between the air inlet and the heating part. The air inlet channel is connected to an air supply part.

11. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a bracket disposed in the second accommodating area, and the transmission part is pulsatorically connected to the bracket and drives the bracket to move along the second direction.

12. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The support has at least two storage spaces, and a heat insulation zone is provided between adjacent storage spaces.

13. The electronic cigarette of claim 12, wherein each of the storage spaces is arranged along the second direction.

14. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing also includes an outlet area that communicates with the first receiving area.

15. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 14, characterized in that, The export area is located downstream of the first accommodating area along the first direction, and the transmission end is capable of moving from the first accommodating area to the export area.

16. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is also provided with a control unit for controlling the heating action of the heating unit and the transmission of the transmission unit.

17. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a filter tip, which is located in the air outlet channel and is used to filter the flue gas.

18. The electronic cigarette as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The casing also contains an ashtray.

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