Condensate storage body, atomization device, and aerosol-generating device

Abstract

The application relates to a condensate storage body, an atomization device and an aerosol generating device. The condensate storage body comprises a support body; at least part of an atomization air channel is formed on the support body, and a storage area communicating with the atomization air channel is formed on the support body; a guide structure is protruded on the support body, and the guide structure is used for guiding condensate generated by atomization generated aerosol fluid to the storage area under the action of gravity. The condensate storage body is designed through the guide structure and the storage area, and can effectively guide and store the condensate generated in the device to avoid the atomization air channel. On the one hand, the condensate can be avoided from being mixed into the output aerosol fluid; on the other hand, the condensate can be avoided from flowing into other components of the atomization device through the atomization air channel to cause damage or affect atomization; and on the other hand, the condensate storage body has the advantages of simple structure, convenient assembly, space utilization and compact atomization device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of atomization, and in particular to condensate collection bodies, atomizing devices, and aerosol generating devices. Background Technology

[0002] Existing electronic atomization devices mainly consist of an atomizer and a power supply component. The atomizer generally includes a liquid storage chamber and an atomizing component. The liquid storage chamber is used to store the atomizable medium, and the atomizing component is used to heat and atomize the atomizable medium to form an aerosol that can be inhaled. The power supply component is used to provide energy to the atomizing component.

[0003] However, the atomizing component is prone to condensation due to uneven heating and cooling during or after atomization; therefore, there are problems such as condensation leakage and easy inhalation of condensation during suction. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a condensate collection body, an atomizing device, and an aerosol generating device.

[0005] In one embodiment, a condensate reservoir includes a support body;

[0006] At least a portion of the atomizing air passage is formed on the support body, and the support body has a storage area that communicates with the atomizing air passage;

[0007] The support body is provided with a guiding structure, which is used to guide the condensate generated by the atomized aerosol fluid to the storage area under the action of gravity.

[0008] The aforementioned condensate collection body, through the design of the guiding structure and storage area, effectively guides and stores the condensate generated in the device to avoid the atomizing air passage. On the one hand, this helps to prevent condensate from being mixed in when the aerosol fluid is output; on the other hand, it helps to prevent condensate from flowing into other components of the atomizing device through the atomizing air passage, causing damage or affecting the atomization effect; furthermore, it has the advantages of simple structure and convenient assembly, and with the space utilization, it helps to provide a compact atomizing device.

[0009] In one embodiment, the number of the guide structures is at least two, and each guide structure cooperates with the side protrusion on the bracket body to form an outlet, and the storage area is connected to the atomizing air passage through the outlet.

[0010] In one embodiment, the support body or the side protrusion is provided with a blocking protrusion at the outlet, the blocking protrusion being used to reduce the passage area of ​​the outlet in the protruding direction of the side protrusion.

[0011] In one embodiment, the number of the guide structures is at least two, and each guide structure has an overall projection that completely covers the atomizing airway in the direction of gravity.

[0012] In one embodiment, each of the guide structures extends away from the direction of gravity; or, at least one of the guide structures extends away from the direction of gravity.

[0013] In one embodiment, the storage area is filled with a solid condensate temporary storage body.

[0014] In one embodiment, the condensate temporary reservoir includes a porous adsorbent with a shape matching the storage area.

[0015] In one embodiment, the condensate reservoir is absorbent cotton or absorbent paper; and / or,

[0016] The condensate temporary reservoir shall fill at least 90% of the space in the storage area; and / or

[0017] The condensate temporary storage body protrudes from the storage area.

[0018] In one embodiment, an atomizing device includes a liquid storage structure and any of the condensate collection bodies described above.

[0019] In one embodiment, an aerosol generating apparatus includes a power source and any of the atomizing devices described above, wherein the power source is connected to the atomizing device for power supply. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a structure of an embodiment of the condensate collection body described in this application.

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another schematic diagram of the embodiment shown.

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another schematic diagram of the embodiment shown.

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Another schematic diagram of the embodiment shown.

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Another schematic diagram of the embodiment shown.

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Another schematic diagram of the embodiment shown.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the condensate collection body described in this application.

[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 7 The illustrated embodiment is shown in the following diagram.

[0029] Figure 9 for Figure 7 Another application diagram of the illustrated embodiment.

[0030] Figure 10 for Figure 7 Another assembly application diagram of the illustrated embodiment.

[0031] Figure 11 for Figure 10 Another schematic diagram of the embodiment shown.

[0032] Figure 12 for Figure 10 Another schematic diagram of the embodiment shown.

[0033] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the condensate collection body described in this application.

[0034] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the condensate collection body described in this application.

[0035] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of an embodiment of the aerosol generating device described in this application.

[0036] Figure 16 for Figure 15 Another schematic diagram of the embodiment shown.

[0037] Figure 17 for Figure 16 A cross-sectional view of one direction of the embodiment shown.

[0038] Figure 18 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of another embodiment of the aerosol generating apparatus described in this application.

[0039] Figure 19 for Figure 16 The illustrated embodiment is shown in an exploded view.

[0040] Figure 20 for Figure 19 Another schematic diagram of the embodiment shown.

[0041] Figure 21 for Figure 19 Another schematic diagram of the embodiment shown.

[0042] Figure 22 for Figure 19 Another schematic diagram of the embodiment shown.

[0043] Figure 23 for Figure 16 Another structural exploded view of the embodiment shown.

[0044] Reference numerals: housing assembly 100, mounting tube 200, bracket 300, heating assembly 400, battery 500, microphone assembly 600, inner nozzle 700, nozzle 800, atomizing assembly 900, gravity direction G, flow direction S;

[0045] The bracket body 310, storage area 320, side protrusion 330, connecting protrusion 340, sensing groove 350, guide structure 360, outlet 370, first convex bottom 311, second convex bottom 312, airway inlet 331, airway outlet 332, flow restriction area 333, blocking area 334, guide slope 335, blocking protrusion 336, bending part 337, first guide part 361, second guide part 362, first outlet 371, and second outlet 372;

[0046] First collar 110, outer shell 120, silicone cap 130, inner sleeve 140, liquid storage chamber 150, oil inlet 210, tube 220, sensing air channel 230, atomizing air channel 240, air inlet section 241, air outlet section 242, first sealing sleeve 410, second sealing sleeve 420, charging base 430, heating element 440, oil-absorbing cotton 450, charging end 460, first adsorption element 470, second adsorption element 480, connecting element 490, upper cover 491, microphone 610, microphone sleeve 620, second collar 630, connecting air channel 640, transmission air channel 650, output air channel 710. Detailed Implementation

[0047] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0048] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0049] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0050] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0051] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0052] This application discloses a condensate collection body, an atomizing device, and an aerosol generating device, which include some or all of the structures of the following embodiments; that is, the condensate collection body, the atomizing device, and the aerosol generating device include some or all of the following technical features. In one embodiment of this application, a condensate collection body includes a support body; at least a portion of the atomizing air passage is formed on the support body, and the support body has a storage area communicating with the atomizing air passage; the support body has a protruding guide structure, which is used to guide the condensate generated by the atomized aerosol fluid to the storage area under the action of gravity. The above-mentioned condensate collection body, through the design of the guide structure and the storage area, effectively guides and stores the condensate generated in the device to avoid the atomizing air passage. On the one hand, it helps to avoid the condensate from being mixed in when the aerosol fluid is output; on the other hand, it helps to avoid the condensate from flowing into other components of the atomizing device through the atomizing air passage, causing damage or affecting the atomization effect; furthermore, it has the advantages of simple structure and convenient assembly, and with the help of space utilization, it is conducive to providing a compact atomizing device. The following is in conjunction with Figures 1 to 23 The embodiments of this application are illustrated by way of example.

[0053] In one embodiment, a condensate reservoir such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a support body 310, on which at least a portion of an atomizing airway 240 is formed. The atomizing airway 240 can be entirely formed by the support body 310, or it can be formed by the support body 310 in conjunction with other structures such as mounting tubes.

[0054] The support body 310 has a storage area 320 communicating with the atomizing air passage 240; further, in one embodiment, the storage area 320 is enclosed. In one embodiment, combined with... Figure 2The storage area 320 is connected to the atomizing air passage 240 only through the outlet 370. That is, the storage area 320 is closed except for the outlet 370 to prevent the collected condensate from overflowing. Furthermore, the outlet 370 is located adjacent to the air passage inlet 331 of the atomizing air passage 240, meaning the inlet section 241 of the atomizing air passage 240 is shorter than its outlet section 242, to collect as much condensate as possible from the atomizing air passage 240. The storage area 320 has an outlet 370 or is adjacent to an outlet 370. The condensate enters the storage area 320 from the outlet 370 through the guide structure 360. Furthermore, a guide groove is formed in the outlet 370 facing the storage area 320 to facilitate the entry of condensate into the storage area 320. Furthermore, the passage area of ​​the outlet 370 is smaller than the passage area of ​​the atomizing air passage 240. Furthermore, in one embodiment, the volume of the storage area 320 is set according to the maximum amount of condensate generated during the service life of the atomizing device. Furthermore, in one embodiment, the support body 310 is recessed to form the storage area 320, and the support body 310 is used to cooperate with the mounting tube to seal the storage area 320; or, the support body 310 itself forms the storage area 320.

[0055] In one embodiment, combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 The support body 310 has a first convex base 311 and a second convex base 312 at both ends. The first convex base 311 and the second convex base 312, together with the mounting tube, enclose the storage area 320. This design allows for two implementations of the storage area 320: one is that the support body 310 has a chamber as the storage area; the other is that at least part of the space between the support body 310 and the mounting tube serves as the storage area. This achieves a condensate storage space separated from the atomizing airway, which is beneficial for storing a certain amount of condensate to prevent it from mixing with the aerosol fluid and to avoid condensate accumulation flowing into other components of the atomizing device, such as the power supply components, causing damage or affecting the atomization effect. For the aerosol fluid generated by atomization, since the storage area 320 is enclosed and the passage area of ​​the outlet 370 is smaller than that of the atomizing airway 240, the aerosol fluid flows from the airway inlet 331 into the atomizing airway 240 and flows out of the atomizing airway 240 through the airway outlet 332 when the aerosol fluid is drawn in by the nozzle. The amount entering the storage area 320 is negligible. As for the condensate generated before and after use, due to the design of the guide structure 360 ​​and the outlet 370, it can only enter the storage area 320 before the storage area 320 is full, and will not flow out of the atomizing airway 240 from the airway inlet 331.

[0056] To fully utilize the space above the outlet 370 in the direction of gravity, in one embodiment, the storage area 320 is further provided with an absorbent material, such as cotton, fiber, or porous ceramic, which has good absorption and storage properties for liquids. In one embodiment, the storage area 320 is filled with a solid condensate reservoir. In one embodiment, the condensate reservoir includes a porous absorbent with a shape matching the storage area 320. In one embodiment, the condensate reservoir is absorbent cotton or absorbent paper; and / or, the condensate reservoir fills at least 90% of the space in the storage area 320; and / or, the condensate reservoir protrudes from the storage area 320. Due to the adsorption effect of porous adsorbents, absorbent cotton, or absorbent paper, the condensate can overcome gravity and rise upwards under capillary action. Therefore, this design is beneficial in two ways: firstly, it makes full use of the space above the outlet 370 in the direction of gravity by utilizing the structure of the condensate collection body, thereby improving space utilization and providing a compact atomizing device; secondly, it helps to buffer the condensate and prevent the condensate from mixing in when outputting aerosol fluid.

[0057] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the support body 310 has a protruding guide structure 360, which is used to guide the condensate generated by the atomized aerosol fluid to the storage area 320 under the action of gravity. In one embodiment, each guide structure 360 ​​extends away from the gravity direction G; or, at least one guide structure 360 ​​extends away from the gravity direction G. It can extend along the gravity direction G or extend at an angle. The shape and structure of each guide structure 360 ​​are not limited and can be combined with... Figures 7 to 11 In the illustrated embodiment, it is sufficient to guide the condensate generated by the atomized aerosol fluid to the storage area 320 under the influence of gravity, preventing it from flowing into other components of the atomizing device through the atomizing air passage. In one embodiment, the number of guide structures 360 is at least two, and each guide structure 360, in conjunction with the side protrusion 330 on the support body 310, forms an outlet 370, through which the storage area 320 connects to the atomizing air passage 240. In one embodiment, the number of guide structures 360 is at least two, and each guide structure 360 ​​has an overall projection that completely covers the atomizing air passage 240 in the direction of gravity. In one embodiment, as... Figure 3 As shown, the support body 310 or the side protrusion 330 is provided with a blocking protrusion 336 at the outlet 370. The blocking protrusion 336 is used to reduce the passage area of ​​the outlet 370 in the protruding direction of the side protrusion 330. This design helps to minimize the accidental entry of aerosol fluid into the storage area 320.

[0058] Furthermore, in one embodiment, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 4 Each of the guide structures 360, in conjunction with the side protrusions 330 on the support body 310, forms an outlet 370, through which the storage area 320 connects to the atomizing air passage 240. Further, in one embodiment, the support body 310 has only one outlet 370. Further, in one embodiment, two side protrusions 330 are provided on the support body 310, and at least a portion of the atomizing air passage 240 is formed between the two side protrusions 330; at least one side protrusion 330 has an outlet 370. Further, combined with... Figure 5 and Figure 6 The two side protrusions 330 have a total of two outlets 370, namely a first outlet 371 and a second outlet 372. There are two guide structures 360, namely a first guide part 361 and a second guide part 362. The first guide part 361 is used to guide the condensate generated by the atomized aerosol fluid to the storage area 320 through the first outlet 371 under the action of gravity. The second guide part 362 is used to guide the condensate generated by the atomized aerosol fluid to the storage area 320 through the second outlet 372 under the action of gravity.

[0059] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the condensate reservoir is as follows: Figure 7 As shown, the guide structure 360 ​​divides the atomizing airway 240 into an air inlet section 241 and an air outlet section 242. Further, in one embodiment, the air outlet section 242 is wider than the air inlet section 241. Further, in one embodiment, both the air inlet section 241 and the air outlet section 242 have rectangular through surfaces, including right-angled rectangular through surfaces, rounded rectangular through surfaces, and other shaped through surfaces with a rectangle at the center. Further, in one embodiment, the outlet 370 is positioned away from the air inlet section 241 of the atomizing airway 240. Further, in one embodiment, the number of guide structures 360 is two, and the two guide structures 360 are symmetrically arranged. Further, in one embodiment, combined with... Figure 1 In the direction of gravity G, the air inlet section 241 is located below the two outlets 370 corresponding to the two guide structures 360, and the air outlet section 242 is located above the two outlets 370. This design, due to the use of symmetrical guide structures, is conducive to the uniform discharge of condensate from both sides.

[0060] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the condensate reservoir is as follows: Figure 8 As shown, with Figure 7 The illustrated embodiment differs in that one of the guiding structures 360, such as the first guiding portion 361, has a relative bevel shape. One bevel faces the airway inlet 331 to change the path direction of the aerosol fluid toward the guiding outlet 370, and the other bevel faces the airway outlet 332 to guide the condensate to the storage area 320. This design increases the difficulty of the condensate flowing down to the airway inlet 331, thereby helping to prevent the condensate from flowing into other components of the atomizing device through the atomizing airway, causing damage or affecting the atomization effect.

[0061] In one embodiment, the condensate collection body includes a guiding structure 360 ​​and a storage area 320, which can effectively guide and store the condensate generated in the atomizing device, avoiding condensate contamination during aerosol fluid output. In one embodiment, the guiding structure 360 ​​is used to guide the condensate into the storage area 320, which is used to store the incoming condensate. The condensate collection body includes an air inlet (air passage inlet 331) and an air outlet (air passage outlet 332), and the guiding structure 360 ​​is located in the atomizing air passage 240 (airflow channel) between the air inlet and the air outlet. The guiding structure 360 ​​includes a first guiding section 361 and a second guiding section 362. The first guiding section 361 and the second guiding section 362 are spaced apart and form the air inlet section 241 of the atomizing air passage 240. The width or diameter of the air inlet section 241 is smaller than the air outlet section 242 of the atomizing air passage 240, which means that it is necessary to ensure that the condensate flowing down the pipe wall of the air outlet section 242 can flow into the storage area 320 along the guiding structure 360. This is because the air outlet section 242 is close to the outside, heats up slowly in the early stage of atomization, and cools down quickly after atomization, so condensate is prone to form. The first guide portion 361 and the second guide portion 362 have the same, similar, or different structures. The first end of the first guide portion 361 is connected to the side protrusion 330 and is adjacent to the storage area 320. The second end of the first guide portion 361 is located in the atomizing air passage 240. The height of the end of the first guide portion 361 near the storage area 320 in the direction of gravity is lower than that of the end near the atomizing air passage 240. This creates a height difference on the upper surface of the first guide portion 361 in the direction of gravity that guides the condensate to flow into the storage area 320. When the aerosol cools and forms droplets, the droplets can flow into the storage area 320 through the first guide portion 361. This cleverly utilizes the physical characteristic that the formed droplets mainly adhere to the wall surface. It should be noted that although the upper surfaces of the two guide structures are straight in the specific embodiments of this solution, in reality, such as arc or other irregular shapes, it does not affect the implementation of the embodiments of this application.

[0062] Figure 7The guide structure 360 ​​in the illustrated embodiment has two parallel or nearly parallel inclined surfaces, which are in... Figure 8 In the illustrated embodiments, the relative arrangement is, for example, symmetrical or nearly symmetrical. In other embodiments, the guide structure 360 ​​may also have other shapes, as long as it can prevent condensate from mixing in during the output of the aerosol fluid and prevent condensate from flowing into other components of the atomizing device through the atomizing air passage. In one embodiment, the condensate reservoir is as follows: Figure 9 As shown, one of the guide structures 360, such as the first guide portion 361, has a concave arc shape. In this embodiment, the guide structure 360, such as the first guide portion 361, has a height difference, for example, a height difference of H1, such as H1 being greater than or equal to 5 mm or 8 mm. In one embodiment, the condensate reservoir is as follows: Figure 10 As shown, with Figure 9 The difference between the embodiments shown is that one of the guide structures 360, such as the first guide portion 361, has an outwardly convex arcuate shape.

[0063] In one embodiment, the condensate reservoir is as follows: Figure 11 As shown, with Figure 7 Unlike the illustrated embodiment, the first guide portion 361 also forms a flow direction S relative to the second outlet 372, further preventing condensate from flowing into other components of the atomizing device through the atomizing air passage. Combined with Figure 12 Similarly, the guiding structure 360, for example, the first guiding part 361, has a height difference, for example, a height difference of H1. This design, on the one hand, helps to increase the accumulation and flow of condensate, ensuring that it flows through the outlet 370 to the storage area 320; on the other hand, it helps to avoid the mixing of condensate when outputting aerosol fluid.

[0064] Furthermore, in one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the number of guide structures 360 is at least two, and at least two guide structures 360 form a blocking region 334 in the atomizing air passage 240. The blocking region 334 is used to restrict the downward flow of the condensate in the direction of gravity. Further, in one embodiment, the storage area 320 is connected to the atomizing air passage 240 through an outlet 370, and the outlet 370 is arranged facing the blocking region 334. In this way, the design of the blocking region helps to prevent the condensate in the middle from flowing directly through the guide structure and into other components of the atomizing device.

[0065] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the guide structure 360, which is located above in the direction of gravity, forms a flow-limiting zone 333 in the atomizing air passage 240; the side protrusion 330 with the outlet 370 is provided with a bend 337 adjacent to the flow-limiting zone 333, and the bend 337 is used to cooperate with the flow-limiting zone 333 to guide the condensate through the outlet 370 to the storage area 320.

[0066] Furthermore, in one embodiment, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the condensate collection body also includes a connecting protrusion 340, which is used to cooperate with the positioning and mounting sleeve 490 and to guide the aerosol fluid into the atomizing air channel 240.

[0067] Furthermore, in one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, a cavity 220 is formed in the support body 310, and the cavity 220 is used to accommodate the battery 500. Further, in one embodiment, combined with... Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The support body 310 is also provided with a sensing groove 350, and at least a portion of the sensing airway 230 is formed in the sensing groove 350; the sensing airway 230 is isolated from the atomizing airway 240.

[0068] Figures 1 to 11 In the illustrated embodiment, the condensate collector or its support body 310 can be integrally mounted on the cylindrical battery holder. In other embodiments, it can also be mounted on the outer shell of the atomizing device. Alternatively, the condensate collector can be a separately designed component, placed in the airflow path and forming at least a portion of the atomizing airway 240. For example, many electronic cigarette products on the market are square, so designing the condensate collector in a cubic shape or other flat structure can also achieve the collection effect. In other embodiments, a hollow tubular condensate collector can also be designed, where the support body 310 itself forms the storage area 320. The basic principle remains the same, but the guide section will be changed from the current 2D planar baffle structure to a 3D sheet structure.

[0069] There are two possible positions of the condensate collector within the atomizing device. In one embodiment, such as... Figure 13As shown, the condensate collection body, i.e., the support 300, is located between the nozzle 800 and the atomizing component 900. This structural design has several advantages. First, it helps to extend the length of the air outlet channel, which helps to cool the aerosol fluid generated by atomization. Second, it facilitates the absorption and storage of condensate at the lower end of the nozzle, preventing the retained condensate from being sucked out when using the atomizing device or aerosol generating device. Third, this area is often equipped with an oil storage chamber, and the condensate collection body can be coaxially arranged with the oil storage chamber, making full use of space and resulting in a compact structure.

[0070] In one embodiment, such as Figure 14 As shown, the condensate collection body, i.e. the support 300, is located between the atomizing component 900 and the battery 500. This structural design is beneficial for absorbing the condensate generated after the atomizing component cools down, as well as the leaked atomizing medium, and avoids leakage from the atomizing device or aerosol generating device that could contaminate or flow into the battery and cause damage.

[0071] In one embodiment, an atomizing device includes a liquid storage structure and a condensate reservoir as described in any embodiment. The atomizing device is used to achieve atomization. In one embodiment, the liquid storage structure stores an atomizing medium, which is then transported to a heating location to generate an aerosol fluid; the fluid is then output through the atomizing air passage 240. In one embodiment, an aerosol generating device includes a power supply and the atomizing device as described in any embodiment, wherein the power supply is connected to the atomizing device for power supply.

[0072] In one embodiment, an aerosol generating device such as Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, it has a housing assembly 100 and a heating assembly 400. The housing assembly 100 includes a first collar 110 and a housing 120. The heating assembly 400 includes a charging base 430 and a charging terminal 460 that are electrically connected, and the remaining structures are installed inside. In this embodiment, the housing 120 can be a transparent housing; the first collar 110 can be a steel ring or a stamped steel sleeve; the charging base 430 can be a plastic base, a rubber base, or a silicone base; and the charging terminal 460 can be a USB charging terminal.

[0073] Combination Figure 17 and Figure 18 The aerosol generating device includes a housing assembly 100, a mounting tube 200, a bracket 300, a heating assembly 400, a battery 500, a microphone assembly 600, and an inner nozzle 700. The housing assembly 100 includes a first collar 110, a housing 120, a silicone cover 130, and an inner sleeve 140. The inner sleeve 140 is fitted inside the housing 120, the first collar 110 is fitted outside the housing 120 and the silicone cover 130, and the silicone cover 130 is fitted outside the charging base 430. In this embodiment, the end of the housing assembly 100 adjacent to the inner nozzle 700 is used as the nozzle.

[0074] The electric heating assembly 400 includes a first sealing sleeve 410, a second sealing sleeve 420, a charging base 430, a heating element 440, an oil-absorbing cotton 450, a charging terminal 460, a first adsorption member 470, a second adsorption member 480, and a connecting member 490. The first sealing sleeve 410 is fitted inside the outer shell 120 and / or the inner sleeve 140. The second sealing sleeve 420 is at least partially fitted inside the first sealing sleeve 410 and is located above the charging base 430 in the direction of gravity. The heating element 440 is installed above the charging terminal 460. The charging terminal 460 is fixed to the charging base 430 and is at least partially exposed outside the charging base 430. Oil-absorbing cotton 450 is disposed between the heating part 440 and the charging end 460. The first adsorption member 470 is sleeved on the heating part 440, the second adsorption member 480 is sleeved on the first adsorption member 470, and the connecting member 490 is sleeved on the second adsorption member 480. A top cover 491 is also provided at the end of the connecting member 490 away from the charging end 460. The top cover 491 cooperates with the connecting protrusion 340 to guide the aerosol fluid into the atomizing air channel 240. The first sealing sleeve 410 can be referred to as the large sealing sleeve, and the second sealing sleeve 420 can be referred to as the small sealing sleeve. The heating element 440 can be a mesh heating wire or a resistance wire, etc. The oil-absorbing cotton 450 is used to absorb the downstream atomizing medium to prevent it from flowing out of the charging terminal 460. The first adsorption element 470 and the second adsorption element 480 can be non-woven cotton or other materials, used to transfer the atomizing medium to contact or approach the heating element 440 so that it is heated and atomized to generate an aerosol fluid under the action of the heating element 440. The sleeve 490 can be a copper sleeve of the heating core, and the upper cover 491 can be a copper sleeve upper cover. In one embodiment, the first adsorption element 470 and the second adsorption element 480 can be combined into a single adsorption element. In one embodiment, the second sealing sleeve 420 can be a porous ceramic part used to transfer the atomizing medium.

[0075] In one embodiment, an aerosol generating device such as Figure 19 As shown, with Figure 17 The difference in the illustrated embodiment is that the inner sleeve 140 is omitted, and this part of the volume is sealed to form a liquid storage cavity 150. The liquid storage cavity 150 can serve as a liquid storage structural component or part of its functional structure.

[0076] Further integration Figure 20 and Figure 21 The mounting tube 200 has an oil inlet 210, which is connected to the liquid storage chamber 150. The atomizing medium stored in the liquid storage chamber 150 is guided to the first adsorption element 470 and the second adsorption element 480 through the second sealing sleeve 420 for atomization by the heating element 440.

[0077] Further integration Figure 22 and Figure 23The microphone assembly 600 includes a microphone 610, a microphone cover 620, and a second collar 630. The microphone 610 is installed in or adjacent to the microphone cover 620. The microphone cover 620 has a connecting airway 640 and a transmission airway 650. The connecting airway 640 is adjacent to the microphone 610 and connects to the sensing airway 230 and the output airway 710 of the inner nozzle 700, respectively. The transmission airway 650 connects to the atomizing airway 240 and the output airway 710, respectively. The microphone 610 may have a charging plate, the microphone cover 620 may be made of silicone, and the second collar 630 may be a steel ring. Figure 17 or Figure 19 The second ring 630 defines the position of the microphone cap 620, and the microphone cap 620, together with the second ring 630, achieves a seal at all positions except for the connecting air passage 640 and the transmission air passage 650, thus preventing air leakage.

[0078] This design effectively guides and stores the condensate generated in the device to avoid the atomizing air passage. On the one hand, it helps to prevent condensate from mixing in when outputting aerosol fluid; on the other hand, it helps to prevent condensate from flowing into other components of the atomizing device through the atomizing air passage, causing damage or affecting the atomization effect; furthermore, it has the advantages of simple structure and convenient assembly, and with the help of space utilization, it is conducive to providing a compact atomizing device.

[0079] It should be noted that other embodiments of this application also include condensate collection bodies, atomizing devices, and aerosol generating devices formed by combining the technical features of the above embodiments.

[0080] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0081] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A condensate collection body, characterized in that, Includes the support body (310); At least a portion of the atomizing air passage (240) is formed on the support body (310), and the support body (310) has a storage area (320) that communicates with the atomizing air passage (240). The volume of the storage area (320) is set according to the maximum value of condensate generated during the service life of the atomizing device. The support body (310) is provided with a guide structure (360), which is used to guide the condensate generated by the atomized aerosol fluid to the storage area (320) under the action of gravity. The number of the guide structures (360) is at least two, and at least two of the guide structures (360) form a barrier region (334) in the atomizing air passage (240), the barrier region (334) being used to restrict the downward flow of the condensate in the direction of gravity.

2. The condensate collection body according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the guide structures (360) cooperates with the side protrusion (330) on the bracket body (310) to form an outlet (370), and the storage area (320) is connected to the atomizing air passage (240) through the outlet (370). The outlet (370) is located adjacent to the air inlet (331) of the atomizing airway (240) so that the air inlet section (241) of the atomizing airway (240) is shorter than the air outlet section (242) of the atomizing airway (240).

3. The condensate collection body according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bracket body (310) or the side protrusion (330) is provided with a blocking protrusion (336) at the outlet (370), and the blocking protrusion (336) is used to reduce the passage area of ​​the outlet (370) in the protruding direction of the side protrusion (330).

4. The condensate collection body according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the guide structures (360) has an overall projection that completely covers the atomizing airway (240) in the direction of gravity.

5. The condensate collection body according to claim 4, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned guide structures (360) extends away from the direction of gravity.

6. The condensate collection body according to claim 4, characterized in that, At least one of the guide structures (360) is arranged to extend away from the direction of gravity.

7. The condensate collection body according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The storage area (320) is filled with a solid condensate temporary storage body.

8. The condensate collection body according to claim 7, characterized in that, The condensate temporary storage body includes a porous adsorbent with a shape that matches the storage area (320).

9. The condensate collection body according to claim 7, characterized in that, The condensate temporary storage medium is absorbent cotton or absorbent paper.

10. The condensate collection body according to claim 7, characterized in that, The condensate temporary reservoir fills at least 90% of the space of the storage area (320).

11. The condensate collection body according to claim 7, characterized in that, The condensate temporary storage body protrudes from the storage area (320).

12. An atomizing device, characterized in that, Includes a liquid storage structure and a condensate reservoir as described in any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that, It includes a power source and the atomizing device as described in claim 12, wherein the power source is connected to the atomizing device for power supply.

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