Nebulizers and hair care products

Abstract

The present invention provides an atomizing device and a hair care appliance, the atomizing device comprising a liquid storage chamber, an atomizing element and a mist outlet channel, the liquid storage chamber is used to store liquid, at least part of the atomizing element is arranged outside the liquid storage chamber and located in the mist outlet channel, and the mist outlet channel runs through the atomizing device; wherein, the liquid storage chamber can transport the liquid to the atomizing element, at least part of the atomizing element located in the mist outlet channel can atomize the liquid, and the mist outlet channel allows external airflow to pass through, so that the external airflow drives the atomized liquid to be discharged. The atomizing device provided by the present invention has smoother liquid mist discharge and is convenient for use. The present invention also provides a hair care device, comprising the above-mentioned atomizing device, which is conducive to improving the hair care and hair maintenance effects.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of personal care products, and in particular relates to an atomization device and a hair care appliance. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, they pay more and more attention to the quality of life. Hair care appliances such as hair dryers and curling irons have become essential items in people's lives. At present, some hair care appliances on the market have hair care functions in addition to traditional hair drying and styling functions. Some hair care appliances are equipped with atomizing devices, and the liquid mist of the atomizing device acts on the hair to achieve the purpose of hair care and hair maintenance. However, due to the structural characteristics of the existing atomizing devices, the liquid mist is difficult to be taken out, and the hair care and hair maintenance effects are not ideal, which needs to be improved. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims at at least some of the above problems and provides an atomizing device and a hair care appliance, wherein the liquid mist can flow out smoothly, which is beneficial for hair care and nourishment.

[0004] The present invention provides an atomizing device, which is applied to a hair care appliance. The atomizing device comprises a liquid storage chamber, an atomizing element and a mist outlet passage. The liquid storage chamber is used to store liquid. At least part of the atomizing element is spaced apart from the liquid storage chamber and at least part of the atomizing element is disposed in the mist outlet passage. The mist outlet passage runs through the atomizing device.

[0005] The liquid storage chamber can transport the liquid to the atomizing element, and at least part of the atomizing element located in the mist outlet channel can atomize the liquid. The mist outlet channel allows external airflow to pass through so that the external airflow drives the atomized liquid to be discharged.

[0006] The atomizing device provided by the present invention has a liquid storage chamber that can transport the stored liquid to the atomizing element, and at least part of the atomizing element located in the mist outlet channel can atomize the received liquid, so that the liquid mist generated by atomization will be temporarily in the mist outlet channel, and because the mist outlet channel runs through the atomizing device, the external airflow will drive the liquid mist to flow when flowing through the mist outlet channel, so that the liquid mist can be smoothly discharged from the outside of the atomizing device and further flow smoothly to the hair, thereby improving the hair care and hair nourishment effect.

[0007] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the mist outlet channel passes through a liquid storage cavity.

[0008] Such an arrangement realizes a reasonable layout of the internal space of the atomizing device and reduces the volume of the atomizing device, thereby making it suitable for smaller installation spaces such as hair dryers and curling irons.

[0009] In one embodiment, the atomizing device further includes a liquid inlet channel, a portion of the atomizing element corresponds to a position of a liquid outlet of the liquid inlet channel, and the liquid in the liquid storage chamber can flow to the atomizing element through the liquid inlet channel.

[0010] With such an arrangement, the liquid in the liquid storage chamber can flow to the atomizer along the liquid inlet channel due to gravity, and the flow rate flowing to the atomizer per unit time can be adjusted by adjusting the radial size of the liquid inlet channel, further making the atomization amount of the atomizer per unit time adjustable, which is convenient for use.

[0011] In one embodiment, the flow direction of the liquid in the liquid inlet channel is opposite to the flow direction of the liquid mist in the mist outlet channel.

[0012] With such a configuration, the liquid inlet direction is opposite to the liquid mist outflow direction, so that the flow direction of the external airflow inside the atomizer is opposite to the liquid inlet direction, thereby avoiding the failure of atomization caused by the un-atomized droplets detaching from the atomizer due to the coincidence of the flow direction of the external airflow and the gravity direction of the liquid flow, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the atomizer and improving the reliability of the atomizer.

[0013] In one embodiment, the atomizing device includes a mounting member, the liquid storage chamber is arranged on one side of the mounting member, the atomizing member is arranged in the mounting member, and at least a portion of the liquid inlet channel is opened in the mounting member.

[0014] In this way, the installation of the mounting piece realizes the separation of the atomizing element and the liquid storage chamber, and by opening a liquid inlet channel on the mounting piece, it is further facilitated that the liquid in the liquid storage chamber can flow to the atomizing element in a controllable manner, so as to realize the controllable degree of atomization; and the liquid can be guided without adding other structures, that is, the liquid can flow to the atomizing element, simplifying the internal structure, thereby preventing redundant structures from blocking the discharge of liquid mist, and facilitating smooth mist discharge from the atomizing device.

[0015] In one embodiment, a mounting portion is convexly provided on the side of the end wall of the mounting piece close to the liquid storage chamber facing away from the liquid storage chamber, and a receiving groove is concavely provided on the side of the mounting portion facing away from the liquid storage chamber, and the receiving groove covers an atomizing member; a liquid inlet of the liquid inlet channel is opened on the end wall of the mounting piece close to the liquid storage chamber, and a liquid outlet of the liquid inlet channel is opened on the bottom wall of the receiving groove.

[0016] In this way, the atomizer is fixed by arranging the mounting portion, and since the liquid outlet of the liquid inlet channel is opened on the bottom wall of the accommodating tank, and the accommodating tank covers the atomizer, the liquid flowing out from the liquid outlet of the liquid inlet channel can be in the space between the accommodating tank and the atomizer, and the atomizer receives the liquid in a receiving posture, which is further beneficial to the extension flow of the liquid on the atomizer, so that the liquid flows smoothly and evenly to the atomization part, which is beneficial to the uniform mist discharge of the atomizer device.

[0017] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the mist outlet channel is opened on the mounting member and is spaced apart from the liquid inlet channel on the mounting member.

[0018] In this arrangement, by opening at least part of the mist outlet channel in the mounting part, the atomized liquid in the mounting part can be discharged nearby, and since no redundant structure is provided, the redundant structure is further prevented from blocking the discharge of liquid mist, which is conducive to the smooth discharge of mist by the mist outlet device. The liquid inlet channel and the mist outlet channel are separated from each other to form two independent channels, so that the working processes of atomization and mist outlet are relatively independent, avoiding mutual influence, promoting atomization efficiency and improving mist outlet effect.

[0019] In one embodiment, the atomization device further includes a liquid storage member, the mounting member extends into one end of the liquid storage member and forms a liquid storage cavity with the liquid storage member; part of the mist outlet channel is arranged on the mounting member, and the other part is arranged on the liquid storage member.

[0020] With such an arrangement, the liquid storage component and the mounting component can form a rough space for the atomization device, thereby simplifying the structure of the atomization device and facilitating assembly and production; and the mist outlet channel is divided into two parts, avoiding the problem of complex assembly and difficult molding caused by the component that forms the mist outlet channel alone being too large, and at the same time avoiding the obstruction of liquid mist discharge due to the addition of other structures, which is conducive to smooth mist outlet.

[0021] In one embodiment, the liquid storage component is provided with an internally hollow connecting portion, which is passed through the mounting component to fix the liquid storage component and the mounting component; and the connecting portion is connected to the mist outlet channel in the mounting component to form a complete mist outlet channel.

[0022] With such an arrangement, the arrangement of the connecting part, on the one hand, strengthens the connection between the liquid storage part and the mounting part, which is conducive to maintaining the stability of the two and improving the reliability of the atomization device; on the other hand, the connecting part and the mist outlet channel on the mounting part form a complete mist outlet channel, thereby achieving multiple purposes through a single connection structure, simplifying the structure of the atomization device, and facilitating smooth mist outlet.

[0023] In one embodiment, one end of the atomizer directly extends into the liquid storage chamber and contacts the liquid, and the other end is placed in the mist outlet channel;

[0024] The liquid can penetrate to the other end of the atomizing element and be discharged from the mist outlet channel after being atomized.

[0025] With such an arrangement, the liquid can be rapidly conducted to the atomizing part of the atomizing element through penetration, which helps the atomizing element to better receive the liquid and further facilitates atomization.

[0026] The present invention also provides a hair care device, comprising the above-mentioned atomizing device.

[0027] The hair care device provided by the present invention, by providing the above-mentioned atomizing device, enables the liquid mist to flow smoothly to the hair, thereby improving the hair care and nourishment effects, and has a wide application prospect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an atomization device in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the atomization device from another perspective;

[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the atomizing device along AA;

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the atomizing device along BB;

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting parts in the atomizing device shown;

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a liquid storage component in the atomization device shown;

[0034] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of the mounting member shown in another perspective;

[0035] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the mounting member shown along CC;

[0036] Fig. 9 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the mounting member shown along DD;

[0037] Fig.10 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting parts shown in other perspectives;

[0038] Fig.11 for Fig.10 A cross-sectional view of the mounting member shown along EE;

[0039] Fig.12 is a schematic structural diagram of the hair care appliance in this embodiment;

[0040] Fig.13 for Figure 5 Structural schematic diagrams of the mounting parts shown in FIG. 1 from different viewing angles;

[0041] Fig.14 for Figure 1 The atomizing device is arranged at Fig.13 The structural schematic diagram of the hair care appliance shown.

[0042] Explanation of the reference numerals: 100, atomizing device; 10, liquid storage component; 11, liquid storage chamber; 12, connecting portion; 20, mounting component; 21, mounting hole; 22, mounting portion; 221, accommodating groove; 23, electrical connecting component; 30, atomizing component; 40, liquid inlet channel; 41, liquid inlet port; 42, liquid outlet port; 50, mist outlet channel; 51, connecting hole; 200, hair care appliance; 210, hair dryer; 211, air flow outlet; 212, mounting groove; 220, handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0044] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "mounted on" another component, it may be directly on the other component or there may be a central component. When a component is considered to be "set on" another component, it may be directly set on the other component or there may be a central component at the same time. When a component is considered to be "fixed to" another component, it may be directly fixed on the other component or there may be a central component at the same time.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "or / and" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0046] To solve the technical problem that the liquid mist of the atomizing device is difficult to discharge. The present invention provides an atomizing device, which is applied to a hair care appliance, and includes a liquid storage chamber, an atomizing element, and a mist outlet channel. The liquid storage chamber is used to store liquid, and at least part of the atomizing element is spaced relative to the liquid storage chamber, and at least part of the atomizing element is arranged in the mist outlet channel, and the mist outlet channel runs through the atomizing device; wherein, the liquid storage chamber can transport the liquid to the atomizing element, and at least part of the atomizing element located in the mist outlet channel can atomize the liquid, and the mist outlet channel allows external airflow to pass through, so that the external airflow drives the atomized liquid to be discharged. The following is a detailed explanation.

[0047] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an atomization device in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The present invention provides an atomizing device 100, which can atomize the liquid stored therein to form liquid mist, and discharge the liquid mist to achieve corresponding humidification, care and other effects.

[0049] In this embodiment, the atomizing device 100 is applied to the hair care device 200, so as to protect and nourish the hair; it can be understood that in other embodiments, according to different working conditions, the atomizing device 100 can also be applied to humidifiers, medical equipment or other fields, without specific limitation.

[0050] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the atomizing device along AA; Figure 4 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the atomizing device along BB, and Figure 4 The approximate path of the liquid mist flow in this embodiment is shown. The atomizing device 100 includes a liquid storage member 10, a mounting member 20 and an atomizing member 30. The liquid storage member 10 and the mounting member 20 are connected to each other, and the atomizing member 30 is arranged on the mounting member 20. The liquid storage member 10 is used to store the liquid to be atomized, the mounting member 20 is used to install the atomizing member 30, and the atomizing member 30 is used to atomize the liquid.

[0051] Specifically, the shape of the liquid storage member 10 is roughly cylindrical, and the cylindrical liquid storage member 10 is easy to be installed on the hair care device 200. Of course, according to different working conditions, when the atomization device 100 is applied to other equipment, the shape of the liquid storage member 10 can also be other regular or irregular shapes.

[0052] A liquid storage cavity 11 is provided in the liquid storage member 10. In the present embodiment, the shape of the liquid storage cavity 11 is roughly cylindrical, and the cylindrical liquid storage cavity 11 is convenient to open and process, and the cylindrical shape is also conducive to the flow of liquid in the liquid storage cavity 11, further making it easy for the liquid to contact the atomizing member 30, and convenient for atomization; it can be understood that in other embodiments, the shape of the liquid storage cavity 11 can also be other regular or irregular shapes, and is not specifically limited.

[0053] The liquid storage chamber 11 is located at one end of the liquid storage member 10, that is, at one end of the atomizer device 100 as a whole, so as to reasonably arrange the internal structure of the atomizer device 100, avoid the difficulty of layout caused by excessive fragmentation of the internal space of the atomizer device 100, and facilitate the design, production and processing of the atomizer device 100.

[0054] In the present embodiment, the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 11 is essential oil. Since the hair shaft is composed of the cuticle, cortex and medulla from the outside to the inside, the integrity of the cuticle structure determines the apparent characteristics of the hair, and the main component of the essential oil is fatty acid glyceride, which has a stronger adsorption capacity for the polar keratin in the hair fiber and a better penetration effect, so that it can penetrate into the cuticle, and protect the cuticle from swelling and falling off by strengthening the hydrophobic effect of the lipoprotein layer, thereby maintaining the integrity of the hair shaft and achieving the effect of repairing the damaged hair shaft. It can be understood that in other embodiments, other atomized liquids can also be used according to different working conditions, and there is no specific limitation.

[0055] See also Figure 5 , Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting member in the atomizing device shown. The shape of the mounting member 20 is adapted to the shape of the liquid storage member 10, and one end of the mounting member 20 extends into the liquid storage member 10 and is fixed to the liquid storage member 10, so that the mounting member 20 extends into the end wall of one end of the liquid storage member 10, and forms a cavity with the inner wall and the end wall of the liquid storage member 10. This cavity serves as the liquid storage chamber 11, which can simplify the internal structure of the atomizing device 100, avoid setting up a separate component to form the liquid storage chamber 11, and facilitate the design and production of the atomizing device 100. Of course, according to different working conditions, on the premise of ensuring the normal atomization of the atomizing device 100, the liquid storage chamber 11 can also be formed by other components, and the mounting member 20 can also be formed by other structures.

[0056] Please refer again Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the present embodiment, the mounting member 20 and the liquid storage member 10 are fixed by the friction between them, thereby avoiding the setting of redundant structures that affect the volume of the atomization device 100, streamlining the structure of the atomization device 100, and facilitating the assembly of the atomization device 100 in a smaller working space; it can be understood that in other embodiments, according to different working conditions, the mounting member 20 and the liquid storage member 10 can also be fixed by other methods such as snap connection, magnetic connection, adhesive connection or threaded connection, as long as the above-mentioned purpose can be achieved, and no specific limitation is made.

[0057] See also Figure 6 , Figure 6 for Figure 1A schematic diagram of the structure of the liquid storage component in the atomization device shown. The end wall of the liquid storage component 10 extends toward the mounting component 20 and forms a connecting portion 12. A mounting hole 21 is provided at one end of the mounting component 20 close to the liquid storage chamber 11, so that the connecting portion 12 is inserted into the mounting hole 21. The friction between the connecting portion 12 and the side wall bracket forming the mounting hole 21, and the friction between the side wall of the mounting component 20 and the inner wall of the liquid storage component 10 jointly fix the mounting component 20 and the liquid storage component 10, thereby enhancing the connection stability between the two, avoiding failure of the connection between the mounting component 20 and the liquid storage component 10, and facilitating use. Of course, according to different working conditions, on the premise of ensuring a stable connection, the liquid storage component 10 and the mounting component 20 can also be fixed by other means.

[0058] Please refer again Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the present embodiment, the connection portion 12 is arranged at the center position of the end wall of the liquid storage component 10. Similarly, the mounting hole 21 is opened at the center position of the mounting component 20. After the two are connected, the center and the surrounding side of the mounting component 20 have friction forces for stability. When the gravity of the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 11 acts on the mounting component 20, each position of the mounting component 20 is subjected to roughly the same force, thereby avoiding local excessive force that causes the mounting component 20 to deflect, which is beneficial to improving the reliability of the atomization device 100. It can be understood that in other embodiments, according to different working conditions, the connection portion 12 and the mounting hole 21 can also be arranged at other positions.

[0059] See also Figure 3 , Figure 4 , the atomizer 30 is fixedly arranged relative to the liquid storage chamber 11, and can receive the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 11, so as to atomize the liquid to generate liquid mist. In the present embodiment, the atomizer 30 is arranged in the mounting member 20, and then the atomizer 30 and the liquid storage chamber 11 located on one side of the mounting member 20 are spaced apart from each other, which further facilitates the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 11 to flow to the atomizer 30 in a controllable manner, so as to realize the controllable intensity of atomization of the atomization device 100. Specifically, a mounting portion 22 is provided on the side of the mounting portion 22 that is away from the liquid storage chamber 11 at one end of the mounting member 20 extending into the liquid storage member 10, and a mounting hole 21 is provided on the mounting portion 22, and the atomizer 30 is arranged on the side of the mounting portion 22 that is away from the liquid storage chamber 11; it can be understood that in other embodiments, the atomizer 30 can also be arranged relative to the liquid storage chamber 11 through other structures, as long as the above-mentioned effect can be achieved.

[0060] A receiving groove 221 is recessed on one side of the mounting portion 22 away from the liquid storage chamber. The receiving groove 221 covers the atomizer 30, and the side wall of the receiving groove 221 abuts against the atomizer 30, further enhancing the relative stability between the atomizer 30 and the mounting portion 20 and improving the reliability of the atomizer device 100.

[0061] See also Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9 , Figure 7 for Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of the mounting member shown in another perspective;

[0062] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the mounting member shown along CC; Fig. 9 for Figure 7 The cross-sectional view of the mounting member shown along DD. In the present embodiment, a liquid inlet channel 40 is formed between the atomizing element 30 and the liquid storage chamber 11, and the liquid inlet port 41 of the liquid inlet channel 40 is connected to the liquid storage chamber 11, and the liquid outlet port 42 corresponds to the part of the atomizing element 30, so that under the guidance of the liquid inlet channel 40, the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 11 can flow to the atomizing element 30 along the liquid inlet channel 40 by gravity, thereby realizing atomization, and by adjusting the radial dimension of the liquid inlet channel 40, the flow rate flowing to the atomizing element 30 per unit time can be adjusted, and then according to the demand, the atomization amount per unit time of the atomizing device 100 can be adjusted, that is, the atomization intensity can be controlled, so as to achieve the expected atomization effect, which is beneficial to the use of the atomizing device 100; it can be understood that in other embodiments, according to different working conditions, the extended liquid inlet channel 40 can also be omitted, for example, one end of the atomizing element 30 is directly extended into the liquid storage chamber 11 to contact with the liquid, and the liquid directly penetrates into the part of the atomizing element 30 for atomization, which can also achieve the above purpose.

[0063] In the present embodiment, the atomizer 30 adopts a heating atomizer 30, and then by heating the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 11, the liquid is heated and volatilized, thereby generating liquid mist. The heating atomizer 30 has a simple structure, is suitable for smaller workpieces, and has low cost, which is conducive to improving economic benefits. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the atomizer 30 can also adopt an ultrasonic atomizer 30, as long as the above-mentioned effect can be achieved.

[0064] At least part of the liquid inlet channel 40 is opened on the mounting member 20, further appropriately simplifying the internal structure of the atomizing device 100, and preventing the liquid mist discharge from being affected by the internal structure being too complicated. In the present embodiment, all of the liquid inlet channels 40 are opened on the mounting member 20. Since the mounting member 20 is adjacent to the liquid storage chamber 11, the stroke of the liquid inlet channel 40 is relatively short, which is conducive to the rapid flow of the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 11 to the atomizing member 30, further facilitating smooth atomization, and completely avoiding the addition of other structures, simplifying the internal structure of the atomizing device 100, avoiding obstruction of the liquid mist discharge, and facilitating the smooth discharge of the liquid mist by the atomizing device 100; it can be understood that in other embodiments, according to different working conditions, the liquid inlet channel 40 can also be formed by adding other structures, as long as the above purpose can be achieved.

[0065] Specifically, see Figure 3 and Figure 8The liquid inlet 41 of the liquid inlet channel 40 is opened on the end wall of the mounting member 20 close to the liquid storage chamber 11, and the liquid outlet 41 of the liquid inlet channel 40 is opened on the bottom wall of the accommodating groove 221, and a space is formed between the accommodating groove 221 and the atomizing member 30, so that the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 11 can flow between the accommodating groove 221 and the atomizing member 30, and further flow smoothly to the atomizing member 30, and the atomizing member 30 receives the liquid in a receiving posture, which is conducive to the liquid extending smoothly and evenly to the atomizing part of the atomizing member 30, and further facilitates the uniform mist discharge of the atomizing device 100.

[0066] The number of the liquid inlet channels 40 is at least two, so that the multiple liquid inlet channels 40 can increase the amount of liquid conducted to the atomizing element 30, further allowing more liquid to be atomized, thereby enhancing the atomization effect of the atomizing device 100, which is convenient for use. In this embodiment, the number of the liquid inlet channels 40 is two, and the two liquid inlet channels 40 are arranged at intervals around the connecting portion 12 and the mounting hole 21, which can meet the atomization requirements under most working conditions, simplify the processing operation, facilitate production, and have a high cost performance; it can be understood that in other embodiments, the number of the liquid inlet channels 40 can also be set to other values, and is not specifically limited.

[0067] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 The atomizing device 100 also includes a mist outlet channel 50. At least the atomizing part of the atomizing element 30 used for atomization is arranged in the mist outlet channel 50, and the mist outlet channel 50 runs through the entire atomizing device 100, so that the atomized liquid mist will be temporarily stored in the mist outlet channel 50. After the external airflow flows into the mist outlet channel 50, it will drive the liquid mist to flow. As the external airflow passes through the mist outlet channel 50, the liquid mist is also discharged from the outside of the atomizing device 100, and then smoothly contacts the hair, thereby improving the hair care and hair nourishment effect.

[0068] At least part of the mist outlet channel 50 is opened in the mounting member 20, which further simplifies the internal structure of the atomizing device 100 and prevents the discharge of liquid mist from being interfered with by the complex internal structure. In the present embodiment, the mist outlet channel 50 is multi-segmented, one section of the mist outlet channel 50 is opened in the mounting member 20, and the other sections of the mist outlet channel 50 are arranged in other components. The multi-segmented mist outlet channel 50 avoids the problem of complicated assembly and difficult molding caused by the components that form the mist outlet channel 50 alone being too large, which is beneficial to the production and assembly of the atomizing device 100; it can be understood that in other embodiments, according to different working conditions, the mist outlet channel 50 can also be a one-segment type, for example, the mist outlet channel 50 is directly opened in the mounting member 20, and can be directly connected to the outside through the side wall.

[0069] At least part of the mist outlet channel 50 passes through the liquid storage chamber 11, so as to rationally utilize the internal space of the atomizing device 100. By spatially staggered arrangement of at least part of the mist outlet channel 50 and the liquid storage chamber 11, smooth mist outlet is ensured while the volume of the atomizing device 100 is simplified, so as to adapt to the smaller installation space of the hair care appliance 200.

[0070] In this embodiment, the mist outlet channel 50 includes two parts, one part is opened in the mounting member 20, and the part where the mounting member 20 is opened is spaced from the liquid inlet channel 50, and the two are independent of each other, which further makes the atomization and mist outlet working processes relatively independent, avoids mutual influence, promotes atomization efficiency, and improves the mist outlet effect. The other part is opened in the liquid storage member 10, specifically opened in the connecting portion 12, that is, the connecting portion 12 is hollow and connected to the mist outlet channel 50 part on the mounting member 20, thereby achieving the purpose of simplifying the volume, and the mounting portion 22 is penetrated through the connecting portion 12, on the one hand, the connection between the liquid storage member 10 and the mounting member 20 is realized, and on the other hand, a complete mist outlet channel is formed. 50, thereby achieving multiple purposes through a separate connection structure, reducing the structure inside the atomizing device 100 that blocks the discharge of liquid mist, facilitating the smooth flow of liquid mist to the hair, and improving the hair care and nourishment effects; it can be understood that in other embodiments, the mist outlet channel 50 can also be completely penetrated by the liquid storage chamber 11, that is, the liquid storage chamber 11 and the mist outlet channel 50 are arranged in a circular ring shape, and the liquid storage chamber 11 surrounds the mist outlet channel 50, and the two are separated from each other by a wall, and the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 11 can flow through the through-hole flow channel on the wall to the mist outlet channel 50 and be atomized, which can also achieve the above-mentioned purpose; of course, the mist outlet channel 50 can also be a multi-section type with other numbers, and the mist outlet channel 50 can also be formed by introducing other components.

[0071] In the present embodiment, the liquid flow direction in the liquid inlet channel 50 is opposite to the liquid mist flow direction in the mist outlet channel 50 driven by the external airflow, thereby avoiding the failure of atomization caused by the un-atomized droplets escaping from the atomizing element 30 due to the coincidence of the external airflow flow direction and the gravity direction of the liquid flow, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the atomizing device 100, improving the reliability of the atomizing device 100, and facilitating use; it can be understood that in other embodiments, according to different working conditions, through structural adjustment, the liquid mist flow direction in the mist outlet channel 50 may also coincide with the liquid flow direction in the liquid inlet channel 40.

[0072] See also Fig.10 and Fig.11 , Fig.10 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the installation parts from other angles, Fig.11 for Fig.10The cross-sectional view of the mounting member along EE is shown. The mist outlet channel 50 on the mounting member 20 is partially opened in the mounting portion 22, and partially formed by the inner cavity of the mounting member 20. The atomizer 30 is in the mist outlet channel 50 formed in the inner cavity, so that the mist outlet channel 50 in the inner cavity is connected to the mist outlet channel 50 on the mounting portion 22, and the mist outlet channel 50 on the mounting portion 22 is connected to the mounting hole 21. Since the mist outlet channel 50 on the connecting portion 12 is connected to the mounting hole 21, the mist outlet channel 50 of the mounting member 20 is connected to the mist outlet channel 50 on the connecting portion 12, which is also conducive to simplifying the internal structure of the atomizer 100 and facilitating the discharge of liquid mist. Of course, the mist outlet channel 50 on the mounting portion 22 and the liquid inlet channel 40 on the mounting portion 22 are arranged at intervals from each other to avoid liquid leakage and ensure the normal use of the atomizer 100.

[0073] The atomizing device provided by the present invention has a liquid storage chamber that can transport the stored liquid to the atomizing element, and at least part of the atomizing element located in the mist outlet channel can atomize the received liquid, so that the liquid mist generated by atomization will be temporarily in the mist outlet channel, and because the mist outlet channel runs through the atomizing device, the external airflow will drive the liquid mist to flow when flowing through the mist outlet channel, so that the liquid mist can be smoothly discharged from the outside of the atomizing device and further flow smoothly to the hair, thereby improving the hair care and hair nourishment effect.

[0074] The present invention further provides a hair care device 200 , comprising the above-mentioned atomizing device 100 .

[0075] See also Fig.12 , Fig.12 2 is a structural diagram of a hair care appliance in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the hair care appliance 200 is a hair dryer, which includes a wind tube 210 and a handle 220. The air flow outlet 211 of the hair dryer is located at one end of the wind tube 210, and the wind tube 210 is provided with a mounting groove 212 in a region corresponding to the air flow outlet 211. The atomizing device 100 is disposed in the mounting groove 212.

[0076] See also Fig.13 and Fig.14 , Fig.13 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the installation parts from different angles, Fig.14 for Figure 1 The atomizing device is arranged at Fig.13The structural diagram of the hair care appliance is shown. Specifically, an electrical connector 23 is provided on the end wall of the mounting member 20 away from the liquid storage chamber 11, and one end of the electrical connector 23 is connected to the atomizer 30. The end of the atomizer 100 close to the atomizer 30 extends into and is arranged in the mounting groove 212, so that the end of the electrical connector 23 away from the atomizer 30 is electrically connected to the hair dryer, so that the atomizer 30 can be heated and atomized. When in use, the end of the atomizer 100 away from the atomizer 30 is close to the user, thereby avoiding the potential safety hazard of the electrical connection part between the atomizer 30 and the hair dryer due to being close to the user, improving safety, and ensuring the safe use of the atomizer 100.

[0077] The end wall of the mounting member 20 away from the liquid storage chamber 11 is also provided with a connecting hole 51 of the mist outlet channel 50. The airflow blown out of the airflow outlet 211 of the hair dryer can flow into the mist outlet channel 50 through the connecting hole 51, and drive the liquid mist to flow out of the mist outlet channel 50 of the mounting member 20 through the flow, so that the airflow drives the liquid mist to flow to the hair (in this embodiment, the airflow flow path is roughly Figure 4 The middle dotted line indicates the path flow), thereby improving the hair care and hair nourishment effects.

[0078] There are multiple communicating holes 51, so as to ensure that a sufficient amount of airflow flows into the mist outlet channel 50, thereby facilitating the smooth discharge of the liquid mist from the atomizing device 100. In this embodiment, there are two communicating holes 51, and the two communicating holes 51 can meet the mist outlet requirements under most working conditions and achieve a better mist outlet effect; it can be understood that in other embodiments, according to different working conditions, the number of communicating holes 51 can also be set to other values, and is not specifically limited.

[0079] In another embodiment, the atomizing device 100 is applied to equipment such as a humidifier or medical device. To meet the corresponding working conditions, a fan unit (not shown) may be provided inside the atomizing device 100 to discharge the liquid mist through the fan unit, which can also achieve the above purpose. Of course, this working condition drives the liquid mist by generating airflow inside, which should also be understood as an embodiment in which the mist outlet channel 50 passes through the atomizing device 100.

[0080] The hair care appliance provided by the present invention can improve the hair care and nourishment effects by being provided with the above-mentioned atomization device, and is convenient to use.

[0081] The technical features of the above embodiments may be combined arbitrarily. To make the description concise, 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.

[0082] The above embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present invention, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be pointed out that, for those of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present invention shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. An atomizing device, used in a hair care appliance, characterized in that: It comprises a liquid storage chamber, an atomizing element and a mist outlet channel, wherein the liquid storage chamber is used to store liquid, at least part of the atomizing element is arranged outside the liquid storage chamber and located in the mist outlet channel, and the mist outlet channel runs through the atomizing device; wherein the liquid storage chamber can transport the liquid to the atomizing element, and the at least part of the atomizing element located in the mist outlet channel can atomize the liquid, and the mist outlet channel allows external airflow to pass through so that the external airflow drives the atomized liquid to be discharged; the mist outlet channel comprises a mist outlet and an air inlet for receiving the external airflow, the atomizing element is arranged close to the air inlet and the air inlet is located below the atomizing element; The atomizing device comprises a mounting member, the liquid storage chamber is arranged on one side of the mounting member, and the atomizing member is arranged in the mounting member; A mounting portion is convexly provided on a side of the mounting member close to the end wall of the liquid storage cavity away from the liquid storage cavity, and a receiving groove is concavely provided on a side of the mounting portion away from the liquid storage cavity, and the receiving groove covers the atomizing member; The mounting member has an atomizing cavity, and the air inlet is provided on the end wall of the mounting member away from the liquid storage cavity, and the external airflow enters the atomizing cavity through the air inlet and is then discharged through the mist outlet channel; The mist outlet channel includes a first mist outlet channel and a second mist outlet channel that are connected to each other. The first mist outlet channel is defined between a side of the mounting portion facing the liquid storage cavity and the mounting component. The second mist outlet channel is provided in the liquid storage cavity. The first mist outlet channel is arranged horizontally, and the second mist outlet channel is arranged longitudinally.

2. The atomizing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least a portion of the mist outlet channel passes through the liquid storage cavity.

3. The atomizing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The atomizing device further comprises a liquid inlet channel, a portion of the atomizing element corresponds to a position of a liquid outlet of the liquid inlet channel, and the liquid in the liquid storage chamber can flow to the atomizing element through the liquid inlet channel.

4. The atomizing device according to claim 3, characterized in that The liquid flow direction in the liquid inlet channel is opposite to the liquid mist flow direction in the mist outlet channel.

5. The atomizing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: At least a portion of the liquid inlet channel is opened in the mounting member.

6. The atomizing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The liquid inlet of the liquid inlet channel is arranged on the end wall of the mounting component close to the liquid storage cavity, and the liquid outlet of the liquid inlet channel is arranged on the bottom wall of the accommodating groove.

7. The atomizing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: At least a portion of the mist outlet channel is opened on the mounting member and is spaced apart from the liquid inlet channel on the mounting member.

8. The atomizing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The atomizing device further comprises a liquid storage member, the mounting member extends into one end of the liquid storage member and forms a liquid storage cavity with the liquid storage member; a part of the mist outlet channel is arranged on the mounting member, and another part is arranged on the liquid storage member.

9. The atomizing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The liquid storage component is provided with an internally hollow connecting portion, and the connecting portion is passed through the mounting component to fix the liquid storage component and the mounting component; and the connecting portion is communicated with the mist outlet channel in the mounting component to form a complete mist outlet channel.

10. The atomizing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the atomizer directly extends into the liquid storage chamber and contacts the liquid, and the other end is placed in the mist outlet channel; wherein the liquid can penetrate to the other end of the atomizer and be discharged from the mist outlet channel after being atomized.

11. A hair care appliance comprising an air flow outlet, characterized in that: A mounting groove is provided in the area corresponding to the air flow outlet, and the hair care appliance also includes an atomization device as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, the atomization device is arranged in the mounting groove, and the air flow discharged from the air flow outlet can flow through the mist outlet channel to drive the atomized liquid to discharge from the atomization device.

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