Electronic atomization device and assembly method, connection piece, storage assembly and atomizer

Abstract

The application relates to an electronic atomization device and an assembling method, a connecting piece, a storage assembly and an atomizer. The connecting piece is used for connecting a first channel and a suction nozzle assembly. The first channel is used for conducting aerosol to the suction nozzle assembly. A first form of the connecting piece comprises a body, a plug body and a boss. A second form of the connecting piece comprises the body, a broken part and the boss. The broken part is formed by the plug body breaking or separating from the body. The plug body is used for blocking at least a local area of the first channel. The boss is arranged around an outer ring of the broken part. The boss is used for sealingly connecting with the suction nozzle assembly to hinder liquid flowing in a radially outward direction of the suction nozzle assembly. By using the connecting piece, the first channel can be prevented from being polluted, and condensate flowing back from the second channel can be prevented from overflowing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of aerosol generation technology, and in particular to an electronic atomizing device and its assembly method, connectors, storage components and atomizer. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic atomization devices are used to heat aerosol base materials to produce aerosols with practical value.

[0003] Existing electronic atomizing devices, or storage devices within them for storing aerosol base materials, all have channels for conducting aerosol to the mouthpiece. However, because these channels are open structures with a large opening at the mouthpiece end, dust and other impurities from the outside can enter the device through this opening before assembly with the mouthpiece, thus contaminating the internal environment of the channel. Furthermore, during use, as the aerosol is conducted between the channel and the mouthpiece, it may liquefy and condense into liquid due to factors such as temperature reduction. Only a portion of the liquid can fall back into the opening, while some may flow away from the opening and into the mouthpiece, affecting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide an electronic atomizing device and assembly method, a connector, a storage component and an atomizer. By configuring a connector, the channel can be blocked to prevent the channel from being contaminated, and the leakage of condensate can also be effectively prevented.

[0005] This application provides an electronic atomizing device, including:

[0006] Aerosol base material storage silo, used for storing aerosol base materials;

[0007] An aerosol generating device for generating aerosols from the aerosol base material;

[0008] A power supply assembly is provided for electrical connection with the aerosol generator to provide the electrical energy required to generate the aerosol.

[0009] A suction nozzle assembly includes a second channel and a suction nozzle disposed at the distal end of the second channel;

[0010] A first channel for conducting aerosol to the nozzle assembly, wherein the proximal end of the first channel is connected to the aerosol generating device;

[0011] A connector, one end of which is connected to the distal end of the first channel and the other end of which abuts against the nozzle assembly; the connector includes a body and a plug, the plug being configured to detach from the body to form a rupture at its connection with the channel body, the rupture providing a path for communication between the first and second channels.

[0012] This application provides an electronic atomizing device, including:

[0013] Aerosol base material storage silo, used for storing aerosol base materials;

[0014] An aerosol generating device for generating aerosols from the aerosol base material;

[0015] A power supply assembly is provided for electrical connection with the aerosol generator to provide the electrical energy required to generate the aerosol.

[0016] A suction nozzle assembly includes a suction nozzle and a second channel, wherein the distal end of the second channel is connected to the suction nozzle;

[0017] A first channel for conducting aerosol to the nozzle assembly, wherein the proximal end of the first channel is connected to the aerosol generating device;

[0018] A connector is provided to connect the distal end of the first channel; wherein before the first channel abuts against the nozzle assembly, the connector is used to block at least a partial area of ​​the first channel, and after the first channel abuts against the nozzle assembly via the connector, the connector is partially compressed on the connection surface facing the nozzle assembly to seal the connection gap between the first channel and the nozzle assembly.

[0019] This application provides an electronic atomizing device, including:

[0020] shell;

[0021] An aerosol base material storage chamber is provided inside the outer shell for storing aerosol base materials;

[0022] An aerosol generating device disposed within the outer casing is used to generate aerosols from the aerosol base material.

[0023] The aerosol base material storage chamber is detachably connected to the outer shell, or the aerosol base material storage chamber and the aerosol generating device form an integral unit, and the integral unit is detachably connected to the outer shell.

[0024] The power supply component disposed within the housing is used to be electrically connected to the aerosol generator to provide the electrical energy required to generate aerosols.

[0025] A suction nozzle assembly includes a suction nozzle and a second channel, wherein the distal end of the second channel is connected to the suction nozzle; the suction nozzle assembly is integrally formed with the housing, or the suction nozzle assembly is detachably fixed to the housing;

[0026] A first channel for conducting aerosol to the nozzle assembly, wherein the proximal end of the first channel is connected to the aerosol generating device, and the distal region of the first channel is formed by the inner tube of the aerosol base material storage chamber.

[0027] A connector covers the surface of the aerosol base material storage chamber, which blocks at least a partial area of ​​the first channel; when the aerosol base material storage chamber is disposed within the housing, the connector is partially compressed on the connection surface facing the nozzle assembly to seal the connection gap between the aerosol base material storage chamber and the nozzle assembly.

[0028] This application provides an electronic atomizing device, including:

[0029] shell;

[0030] An aerosol base material storage chamber is provided inside the outer shell for storing aerosol base materials;

[0031] An aerosol generating device disposed within the outer casing is used to generate aerosols from the aerosol base material.

[0032] The aerosol base material storage chamber is detachably connected to the outer shell, or the aerosol base material storage chamber and the aerosol generating device form an integral unit, and the integral unit is detachably connected to the outer shell.

[0033] The power supply component disposed within the housing is used to be electrically connected to the aerosol generator to provide the electrical energy required to generate aerosols.

[0034] A suction nozzle assembly includes a suction nozzle and a second channel, wherein the distal end of the second channel is connected to the suction nozzle;

[0035] A first channel for conducting aerosol to the nozzle assembly, wherein the proximal end of the first channel is connected to the aerosol generating device, and the distal region of the first channel is formed by the inner tube of the aerosol base material storage chamber.

[0036] A connector, one end face of which covers the aerosol base material storage chamber and the other end face abuts against the nozzle assembly; the connector includes a body and a plug, the plug being configured to detach from the body to form a rupture at its connection with the channel body, the rupture providing a path for communication between a first channel and a second channel.

[0037] This application provides an assembly method for an electronic atomizing device. The method is applicable to electronic atomizing devices, which include an aerosol base material storage chamber, an aerosol generating device for generating aerosol from the aerosol base material in the storage chamber, a mouthpiece assembly, a second channel penetrating the mouthpiece assembly, a first channel for conducting the generated aerosol with its proximal end connected to the aerosol generating device, a connector covering the distal end of the first channel and blocking at least a partial area of ​​the first channel, and a power supply assembly. The method includes:

[0038] The shape of the connector is altered to form a rupture.

[0039] By connecting the distal end of the first channel to the nozzle assembly, the connector between the distal end of the first channel and the nozzle assembly is compressed to seal the connection gap between the aerosol base material storage chamber and the nozzle assembly. At the same time, the distal end of the first channel is connected to the second channel through the rupture.

[0040] The aerosol generator is brought into contact with the power supply component to achieve circuit conduction.

[0041] This application provides a connector including a body, a plug disposed on the body, and a boss disposed on the body and surrounding the plug, wherein the body defines a channel, the plug is connected to the body through a weak portion to seal the channel, and the plug is configured to be removable from the body by breaking the weak portion.

[0042] This application embodiment provides a storage component, including the above-mentioned connector, and further including:

[0043] Aerosol base material storage silo, used for storing aerosol base materials;

[0044] A first channel for conducting aerosols, wherein at least a partial region of the first channel is formed by the inner tube of the aerosol base material storage chamber;

[0045] The connector is detachably connected to the aerosol base material storage chamber, and the connector blocks at least a partial area of ​​the first channel.

[0046] This application provides an atomizer, including the aforementioned connector, and further comprising:

[0047] Aerosol base material storage silo, used for storing aerosol base materials;

[0048] A first channel for conducting aerosols, wherein at least a partial region of the first channel is formed by the inner tube of the aerosol base material storage chamber;

[0049] An aerosol generating chamber for generating aerosols from aerosol base material, the aerosol generating chamber including an aerosol heating element, and the first channel communicating with the aerosol generating chamber;

[0050] The connector is detachably connected to the aerosol base material storage chamber, and the connector blocks at least a partial area of ​​the first channel.

[0051] The above-described electronic atomizing device and assembly method, connector, storage component, and atomizer, before the first channel is connected to the nozzle assembly, use the connector to block the far end of the first channel, preventing external dust and other contaminants from entering the first channel, thus ensuring the hygiene of the first channel. It also controls aerosol material leakage from the aerosol base material storage chamber by hindering air convection in the first channel. After the first channel is connected to the nozzle assembly, the connector seals the periphery of the connection between the first and second channels, preventing the backflow of condensate from spreading beyond the protrusion. Therefore, the connector structure provided in this application is simple; with only one component, the connector can block the channel to prevent contamination while preventing condensate leakage. Attached Figure Description

[0052] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0053] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of an electronic atomizing device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0054] Figure 2 This is a first-section view of a connector provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A sectional view;

[0056] Figure 4 This is a second-section view of the connector provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0057] Figure 5 This is a second-section view of the connector provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0058] Figure 6 This is an overall schematic diagram of the atomizer in use according to an embodiment of this application;

[0059] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of an atomizer in use according to an embodiment of this application;

[0060] Figure 8This is an assembly schematic diagram of an electronic atomizing device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0061] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of an electronic atomizing device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0062] Figure 10 This is another exploded schematic diagram of an electronic atomizing device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0063] In the picture:

[0064] 10. Electronic atomization device;

[0065] 1. Atomizer;

[0066] 11. Aerosol base material storage silo; 111. Feeding port; 112. Support platform; 113. First channel; 114. Groove;

[0067] 12. Aerosol generator; 121. Heating element;

[0068] 13. Power supply components;

[0069] 14. Connector; 141. Connector body; 1411. Rib; 142. Plug; 1421. Connecting part; 1422. Pulling part; 143. Boss; 1431. End; 1432. Base; 144. Third channel; 145. Extension; 146. Wing; a. Bowl mouth; b. Rupture opening; c. Aerosol base material; d. Opening;

[0070] 2. Outer shell; 21. Nozzle assembly; 211. Second channel; 212. Nozzle. Detailed Implementation

[0071] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0072] The terms "first," "second," and "third" used in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific orientation (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific orientation changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0073] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0074] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be intervening elements. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or there may be one or more intervening elements. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementations.

[0075] One embodiment of this application provides a connector that can be fixed to an object with a pipe. The connector has a first form and a second form. When the connector is in the first form, it can block at least a partial area of ​​the pipe. When the connector is in the second form, the blockage of the pipe is removed. Simultaneously, when the object is connected to another object that may generate liquid using the connector, the contact surface between the connector and the object is a sealing surface, preventing liquid from overflowing through the contact surface.

[0076] You can refer to Figure 1 , 2 The first form of the connector 14 includes a body 141, a boss 143, and a plug 142. (See reference...) Figure 3 , 4The second form of the connector 14 includes a body 141, a boss 143 and a rupture b, which is formed on the body 141 after the plug 142 is separated from the body 141.

[0077] You can refer to Figure 6-10 The main body 141 can be fixed on the aerosol base material storage chamber 11, and the plug 142 can be used to block at least a local area of ​​the channel 113. After the connector 14 changes from the first form to the second form, that is, after the rupture b is formed, the blockage of the channel 113 by the plug 142 disappears.

[0078] In some embodiments, the connector can block the conduit (such as the first channel 113) by means of self-closure. See also... Figure 2 , 4 The body 141 has a third channel 144 extending vertically. A plug 142 is fixedly connected to the third channel 144 to block at least a partial area of ​​the third channel 144. The third channel 144 is used to connect to a pipe (such as the first channel 113). If the third channel 144 is blocked, the end of the pipe connected to the third channel 144 is also blocked. When the plug 142 disengages from the third channel 144, the blockage of the third channel 144 disappears.

[0079] In one optional embodiment, reference can be made to Figure 2 , 4 The distal opening of the third channel 144 has a slope, and the plug 142 is connected to the slope to facilitate the separation of the plug 142 from the third channel 144. The diameter of the slope gradually decreases from the outside to the inside along the axis until it is equal to the diameter of the internal air wall of the third channel 144.

[0080] Among the further alternatives, you can refer to Figure 2 , 4 When the slope arches towards the axis and a tensile force is applied to the plug 142, most of the tensile force is concentrated in the normal direction of the stress point on the slope, and a small part of the tensile force is concentrated in the tangential direction of the stress point on the slope. The greater the force in the normal direction, the more concentrated the stress is at the connection between the plug 142 and the body 141. The connection between the plug 142 and the slope is more likely to separate or the connection between the plug 142 and the slope is more likely to break, thus making it easier to separate the plug 142 from the body 141.

[0081] In one optional embodiment, reference can be made to Figure 1 , 2The plug 142 is integrally formed with the slope surface. The connection between the plug 142 and the slope surface is a linear connection. As a result, the contact area between the plug 142 and the slope surface is small, the force points are few, and the firmness is poor. The connection is prone to breakage, causing the plug 142 to detach from the third channel 144.

[0082] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1-4 The body 141 may include intersecting (in some cases, perpendicularly intersecting) wings 146 and extensions 145. Wings 146 may be fixed in a groove or fixed to a plane. Extensions 145 may extend into a pipe, or extensions 145 may be inserted into a pipe. A third channel 144 penetrates through the wings 146 and extensions 145, or a rupture b is provided corresponding to the location of the extension 145, so that the pipe is blocked before the third channel 144 becomes unobstructed or before the rupture b is formed.

[0083] In one optional embodiment, reference can be made to Figure 2 , 4 The cross-sectional area of ​​the wing 146 is larger than that of the extension 145. The connection between the plug 142 and the third channel 144 is surrounded by the wing 146, thereby increasing the axial thickness and radial width of the body 141 near the rupture b, that is, increasing the strength of the body 141 near the rupture b, making its bearing capacity greater than that of the connection between the plug 142 and the third channel 144, and preventing the body 141 from breaking under the force that separates the plug 142 from the body 141.

[0084] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1-4 The wing 146 has at least one rib 1411 around its perimeter. Each rib 1411 is corrugated or zigzag-shaped to increase its length. Each rib 1411 can surround the side of the wing. The wing 146 is press-fitted with other objects through the ribs 1411. Increasing the length of the ribs 1411 increases the tightness of the wing 146's fixation to other objects.

[0085] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1 , 2 In the connector 14, the plug 142 and the body 141 are integrally formed, allowing the plug 142 and the body 141 to be formed in one process, which can improve production efficiency and reduce production costs. The part where the plug 142 connects to the body 141 is the joint, which is a weak part. When a force is applied to the connector 14 to detach the plug 142 from the body 141, the joint is more likely to break than other parts subjected to force. Only after the joint breaks can the plug 142 detach from the body 141. After the plug 142 detaches from the body 141, a rupture point b is formed.

[0086] In one alternative embodiment, the thickness of the adjoint portion is thinner than other parts of the adjacent plug 141, resulting in a weaker load-bearing capacity. When a force is applied to the connector 14 to detach the plug 142 from the body 141, the adjoint portion is more likely to break before other parts of the plug 142, causing the plug 142 to detach from the body 141. In another alternative embodiment, the adjoint portion has a crack, which is a stress concentration structure. When a force is applied to the connector 14 to detach the plug 142 from the body 141, the crack will break first due to stress concentration, causing the plug 142 to detach from the body 141.

[0087] In one optional embodiment, the junction has a blind groove. The bottom of the blind groove is relatively thin, has weak load-bearing capacity, and is prone to breakage. Furthermore, stress concentration easily occurs at the connection between the groove wall and the bottom. In a further embodiment, the blind groove is a V-shaped groove with a straight bottom, further concentrating stress at the bottom and making it more susceptible to breakage under stress. In another optional embodiment, the junction is a linear structure including numerous blind holes, which are stress concentration structures. In another optional embodiment, refer to... Figure 2 The plug 142 may include a bowl-shaped structure, with the bowl wall thickness gradually decreasing from the bottom to the rim a, meaning the rim a is the thinnest part of the bowl-shaped structure. The rim a is connected to the body 141, and the rim a is the junction. For details, please refer to... Figure 2 The bowl wall in the bowl-shaped structure can be an outwardly arched convex arc, so that when a force is applied to the connector 14 to separate the plug 142 from the body 141, the force can be decomposed as large as possible in the axial direction of the bowl opening a and as small as possible in the radial direction, thereby facilitating the opening a to break and the plug 142 to separate from the body 141.

[0088] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1 , 2 The plug 142 may further include a pulling portion 1422, which serves as a gripping point for applying a pulling force. The pulling portion 1422 is used to transmit a pulling force to the bowl opening a or the contact portion, causing the connection between the plug 142 and the body 141 to break. The pulling portion 1422 may protrude from the body 141 to facilitate being held by hand or clamped by a tool. When the pulling portion 1422 is pulled relative to the body 141, the plug 142 can detach from the body 141, thereby forming a rupture opening b on the body 141.

[0089] In one optional embodiment, reference can be made to Figure 2The pulling part 1422 has a rod-shaped structure and is solid inside, so that it will not break before the joint or the bowl a when subjected to the above-mentioned tensile force. In another alternative embodiment, the pulling part has a pull ring structure to facilitate pulling.

[0090] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1 , 2 The plug 142 may further include a connecting portion 1421 connecting to the main body 141. The thickness of the connecting portion 1421 at the point where it connects to the tensile portion 1422 is greater than the thickness at the point where it connects to the main body 141. Therefore, the load-bearing capacity of the connecting portion 1421 at the point where it connects to the main body 141 is less than the load-bearing capacity at the point where it connects to the tensile portion 1422. Consequently, under tensile force, the connecting portion 1421 at the point where it connects to the main body 141 will break off before the connecting portion 1421 at the point where it connects to the tensile portion 1422. Furthermore, the thickness of the connecting portion 1421 can gradually decrease from its connection with the tensile portion 1422 to its connection with the main body 141 to facilitate the formation of a joint. The gradual thinning of the connecting portion 1421 ensures a uniform fracture when the joint breaks off. Of course, the connecting portion 1421 can be an arched structure, a planar structure, or other irregular structures.

[0091] In some embodiments, the plug and the body are separately formed and assembled and connected by insertion and removal. The plug is inserted into the body (e.g., into a third channel or rupture). The force that holds the plug and the body together is the frictional force between them, or the elastic compressive force between them. After the plug is pulled out of the body, the rupture is exposed. The plug and the body can be made of the same material or different materials.

[0092] In some embodiments, the plug and the body are separately formed and assembled together by adsorption, such as magnetic adsorption or negative pressure adsorption. Overcoming the adsorption force between the plug and the body allows for separation of the plug and the body. In some embodiments, the plug and the body are separately formed and assembled together by adhesive. Overcoming the adhesive force between the plug and the body allows for separation of the plug and the body.

[0093] In some embodiments, the connector can abut against other objects via a boss, and when the boss abuts against other objects, its abutting surface is a sealing surface.

[0094] In one optional embodiment, reference can be made to Figure 1-4The proximal end of the boss 143 is connected to the body 141, and the distal end of the boss 143 is a free end, protruding from the distal end of the body 141. The boss 143 is elastic at least at its distal end, and the distal end of the boss 143 is used to abut against one end of a pipe (such as the nozzle assembly 21). When the distal end of the boss 143 abuts against other objects, at least its distal end is in a compressed state, thereby making a tight contact between the distal end of the boss 143 and the pipe abutted by the boss 143, forming a seal to prevent backflow of liquid from the pipe from flowing outward from that end in the radial direction of the pipe, so as to confine the backflow of liquid in the pipe within the surrounding area of ​​the boss 143, and prevent external airflow or liquid from entering the surrounding area of ​​the boss 143 through the contact between the boss 143 and the pipe abutted by the boss 143.

[0095] In an optional embodiment, the boss 143 has at least its distal end being elastic. The cross-sectional area of ​​the distal end of the boss 143 is smaller than that of its proximal end. The longitudinal section of the distal end of the boss 143 is approximately a triangle, trapezoid, or arc shape with the smaller end facing upwards. When the boss 143 comes into contact with other objects, the proximal end of the boss 143 supports its distal end. Because the distal end of the boss 143 has a smaller cross-section, it has a smaller elastic coefficient, which facilitates lateral assembly with other objects and reduces resistance during lateral assembly. After assembly, the distal end of the boss 143 undergoes compression deformation, such as the top of the boss 143 being compressed from a pointed or dome into a flat top, thereby ensuring that the contact area between the boss 143 and other objects is large enough to ensure a good sealing effect.

[0096] In another alternative embodiment, the boss 143 is not elastic. The distal end of the boss 143 can abut against an elastic body around the pipe (such as the second channel in the nozzle assembly). When the distal end of the boss 143 abuts against the elastic body, the elastic body is in a compressed state, thereby making the contact between the distal end of the boss 143 and the elastic body abutted by the boss 143 tight and having a sealing effect.

[0097] You can refer to Figure 1-4 The boss 143 surrounds the outer ring of the rupture b or the distal end of the third channel 144. In an optional embodiment, the distal end of the boss 143 can be positioned higher than the distal end of the rupture b or the third channel 144. If a large amount of liquid flows back to the area surrounded by the boss 143, the liquid will enter the rupture b or the third channel because the distal end of the boss 143 is higher than the distal end of the rupture b or the third channel 144, and will not overflow the boss 143.

[0098] In one optional embodiment, a recessed liquid-blocking groove is provided between the boss and the rupture or the distal end of the third channel. The liquid-blocking groove has a certain liquid storage function. When the backflowing liquid enters the area surrounded by the boss along the inner sidewall of the boss, it will be contained or stored by the liquid-blocking groove before entering the rupture or the distal end of the third channel. Thus, the liquid-blocking groove can prevent the liquid from entering the rupture or the third channel to a certain extent.

[0099] In some embodiments, the boss and the body are integrally injection molded, which facilitates processing and makes the connection between the boss and the body a sealed connection to prevent liquid from leaking from the connection between the boss and the body.

[0100] One embodiment of this application provides a storage component, which includes an aerosol-based material storage bin, a first channel, and a connector.

[0101] The first channel is used to conduct aerosols, and in some embodiments, at least a partial area of ​​the first channel is formed by the inner tube of the aerosol base material storage chamber.

[0102] The aerosol base material storage chamber is used to store aerosol base materials. In some embodiments, the aerosol base material is an oily liquid capable of producing volatiles. In some embodiments, the aerosol base material is a solid capable of producing volatiles, including strip-shaped solids, granular solids, block-shaped solids, flake-shaped solids, filamentous solids, etc. In some embodiments, the aerosol base material storage chamber is configured with at least two compartments, respectively storing liquid aerosol base material and solid aerosol base material. In some embodiments, the aerosol base material is an oily liquid capable of producing volatiles and a carrier for adsorbing the oily liquid, such as oil-absorbing cotton. In some embodiments, the aerosol base material is a solid-liquid mixture composed of liquid and solid.

[0103] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 6 , 10 The aerosol base material storage chamber 11 has a groove 114 at its far end. The body 141 of the connector 14 is detachably fixed in the groove 114. The extension 145 of the connector 141 is connected to the far end of the first channel 113. The plug 142 on the connector 14 is used to block at least a local area of ​​the first channel 113 so that external dust and other pollutants cannot enter the first channel 113 from the far end of the first channel 113.

[0104] Aerosol-based material storage silos can be refillable structures. For example... Figure 6 and Figure 10As shown, when the amount of aerosol base material c stored inside is insufficient, aerosol base material c can be added to the aerosol base material storage chamber 11 through the filling port 111 on the aerosol base material storage chamber 11. At this time, the main body 141 has two functions: first, by interfering with the groove 114 through the protrusion rib 1411, the connector 14 is fixedly connected to the aerosol base material storage chamber 11; second, by interfering with the groove 114 through the protrusion rib 1411, the groove 114 is sealed, thereby sealing the filling port 111 and preventing the added aerosol base material c in the aerosol base material storage chamber 11 from leaking from the groove 114.

[0105] In one alternative embodiment, at least a portion of the outer wall of the distal end of the first channel is surrounded by the filling port. See also... Figure 6 , 10 The distal end of the first channel 113 is located in the groove 114, and the space between the distal end of the first channel 113 and the inner wall of the groove 114 includes a filling port 111. In a further optional embodiment, the filling port 111 may surround the distal end of the first channel 113. More specifically, there may be one and only one filling port 111. The distal end of the first channel 113 may not be in contact with the aerosol base material storage chamber 11, so that aerosol base material c can be added to the aerosol base material storage chamber 11 along any side of the outer wall of the distal end of the first channel 113, thereby increasing the area of ​​the filling port 111, which helps to reduce the difficulty of adding aerosol base material c and improve the efficiency of adding aerosol base material c. In order to facilitate fixing the body 141 in the groove 114 and prevent the body 141 from being over-inserted into the groove 114 and entering the aerosol base material storage chamber 11, a support platform 112 may also be provided in the groove 114 to stop the body 141.

[0106] In one optional embodiment, there may be one or more connecting ribs between the distal end of the first channel and the inner wall of the groove, and the filling port is located between the connecting ribs, the distal end of the first channel, and the inner wall of the groove. The connecting ribs are used to strengthen the fixation of the distal end of the first channel.

[0107] In an optional embodiment, the distal end of the first channel is fixed to the aerosol base material storage by a connector. See also... Figure 6 , 10 The wing portion 146 is fixed to the groove 114 by an interference fit. The extension portion 145 extends into the distal end of the first channel 113 and is interference-fitted with the first channel 113, or the distal end of the first channel 113 extends into the extension portion 145 and is interference-fitted with the extension portion 145, thereby fixing the distal end of the first channel 113 and the extension portion 145 to each other. With the wing portion 146 or the body 141 fixed to the aerosol base material storage chamber 11, the distal end of the first channel 113 is indirectly fixed to the aerosol base material storage chamber 11 via the connector 14.

[0108] In one optional embodiment, the extension has sufficient length. When aerosol base material needs to be added, the wing is first disengaged from the groove to expose the filling port. At the same time, it is ensured that a portion of the extension remains in the first channel and is interference-fitted with the first channel. This effectively prevents the aerosol base material from entering the first channel during the addition process. After the aerosol base material is added, the connector is pressed down to allow the wing to enter the groove and seal the filling port. Simultaneously, the extension extends further into the first channel.

[0109] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 4 , 10 When the extension 145 is press-fitted with the first channel 113, the third channel 144 is connected to the first channel 113. After the plug 142 detaches from the body 141, the blockage in the third channel 144 disappears, or the rupture b is formed, causing the blockage of the plug 142 on the first channel 113 to disappear, thereby allowing the aerosol base material storage chamber 11 to enter the use state or standby state. In some embodiments where the plug and the body are separately formed, the third channel is equivalent to the rupture.

[0110] In some embodiments, the aerosol base material storage chamber can be a disposable storage chamber without a filling port. When the aerosol base material in the storage chamber is insufficient or depleted, only the entire storage chamber needs to be replaced; there is no need to add or replenish aerosol base material. The grooves on the aerosol base material storage chamber are blind grooves used to fix the body of the connector.

[0111] In the aforementioned storage components, the connector can prevent external dust, liquids, etc. from entering the first channel from the far end and contaminating the first channel by blocking at least a partial area of ​​the first channel.

[0112] The obstruction of at least a local area of ​​the first channel by the connector can be an airtight obstruction, which prevents airflow from passing through; it can be a dustproof obstruction to keep the first channel hygienic; or it can be a waterproof obstruction to prevent the first channel from being contaminated by other liquids. In some embodiments, the dustproof obstruction and the waterproof obstruction can allow a certain amount of airflow to pass through.

[0113] During the conduction process in the second channel, the aerosol may liquefy or condense into liquid before leaving the nozzle due to factors such as temperature reduction. Under the influence of gravity, the liquid will flow back to the near end of the second channel and then diffuse and leak radially outward along the wall of the nozzle assembly.

[0114] When the boss abuts against the nozzle assembly, it seals the connection between the first channel and the nozzle assembly, confining the returned condensate inside the connector or guiding it into the first channel, thus preventing leakage of the returned condensate. Simultaneously, it prevents outside air from passing through the boss and entering the second channel at the point of contact with the nozzle assembly, thereby ensuring the concentration of the aerosol in the second channel and preventing it from being diluted by outside air.

[0115] One embodiment of this application provides an atomizer, including the aforementioned storage assembly, and further including an aerosol generating device. The aerosol generating device is in direct or indirect contact with the aerosol base material in the aerosol base material storage chamber, for generating aerosol from the aerosol base material. Simultaneously, the proximal end of a first channel is connected to the aerosol generating device to conduct the generated aerosol outwards.

[0116] The aerosol generator has a heating element that is in indirect or direct contact with the aerosol base material. While releasing heat energy, the aerosol base material produces volatiles to form an aerosol, which is then conducted out through the gas outlet channel.

[0117] In some embodiments, the heating component may include an oil guide for conducting aerosol base material and a heating wire wound around the oil guide, wherein the heating wire heats the oil guide to cause the aerosol base material on the oil guide to volatilize. In some embodiments, the heating component may include an oil-conducting ceramic and a heating element attached to the ceramic, wherein the heating element heats the oil guide ceramic to volatilize the aerosol base material. In some embodiments, the heating component may include a heating pan or a mesh surrounding the aerosol base material, wherein the heating pan or mesh heats the aerosol base material within it to cause it to volatilize. In some embodiments, the heating component may include a sensor inserted into the aerosol base material and an electromagnetic field that induces eddy currents in the sensor, wherein the sensor heats the surrounding aerosol base material to cause it to volatilize. In some embodiments, the heating component may include a heating needle inserted into the aerosol base material, wherein the heating needle heats the surrounding aerosol base material to cause it to volatilize. In some embodiments, the heating element may include a heating plate located at the bottom of the aerosol base material, which heats and bakes the aerosol base material supported by it, causing it to evaporate.

[0118] In some embodiments, the aerosol base material storage chamber and the aerosol generating device are fixed together to form an integral structure, or the aerosol base material storage chamber and the aerosol generating device are constrained in the same housing and form an integral structure together with the housing. After assembly with the connectors, this integral structure forms the atomizer.

[0119] It is possible Figure 6 and Figure 10As shown, the aerosol generator 12 is fixed in the aerosol base material storage chamber 11, thereby forming an integral structure with the aerosol generator 12 and the aerosol base material storage chamber 11. Then, it is assembled or connected with the nozzle assembly 21 and the like in the form of this integral structure. The aerosol generator 12 has a heating element 121, and the aerosol generator 12 is connected to the proximal end of the first channel 113. After the aerosol base material c is conducted to the heating element 13, the heating element 13 heats up and releases heat energy, causing the aerosol base material c to produce volatiles and form an aerosol, which is then conducted out through the first channel 113.

[0120] Furthermore, you can refer to Figure 6 The aerosol base material storage chamber 11 includes a chamber shell, and the interior of the chamber shell has a storage area for storing aerosol base material c. The far end of the chamber shell is provided with a groove 114 for fixing the connector 14. The near end of the chamber shell has an assembly part for assembling with the aerosol generating device 12. Furthermore, an oil sealing plug can also be provided inside the chamber shell to isolate the storage area from the aerosol generating device 12 and to prevent the aerosol base material c from leaking from the near end of the aerosol base material storage chamber 11.

[0121] In other embodiments, the aerosol generator can be independent of the aerosol base material storage chamber, but connected to it through a first channel. The aerosol base material storage chamber or the aerosol generator can be assembled or connected separately to the nozzle assembly.

[0122] In some embodiments, the atomizer includes a mouthpiece assembly, an aerosol generator, an aerosol base material storage chamber, and a connector. The mouthpiece assembly, the aerosol generator, the aerosol base material storage chamber, and the connector are integrated into a single structure to form the atomizer.

[0123] One embodiment of this application provides an electronic atomizing device, including an atomizer, a power supply assembly, and a mouthpiece assembly.

[0124] The power supply unit is used for electrical connection with the heating element in the aerosol generator to provide the electrical energy required for the heating element to generate heat; such as Figure 7-10 As shown, the power supply assembly 13 is electrically connected to the aerosol generator 12, including an electrical connection to the heating assembly 121, to provide the electrical energy required for the heating assembly 121 to generate heat that causes the aerosol base material c to volatilize. In some embodiments, the power supply in the power supply assembly can be a disposable power supply, a rechargeable power supply, or a wired power supply connected to an external power supply device. In some embodiments, the power supply assembly also includes an electronic control board and output electrodes. In some embodiments, the electronic control board integrates control circuitry and sensors. The sensors are used to detect whether there is a suction action. If the sensors detect a suction action, the control circuitry can control the power supply to output current, voltage, or power through its output electrodes.

[0125] The heating element is electrically connected to the output electrode, and the output electrode outputs power to the heating element, causing the heating element to heat up.

[0126] One end of the suction nozzle assembly is for the user to hold in their mouth, and the other end connects to the aerosol discharge channel to deliver the aerosol into the user's mouth. For example... Figures 7 to 10 As shown, the mouthpiece assembly 21 is for contact with the mouth and includes a second channel 212 and a mouthpiece 212 disposed at the distal end of the second channel 211. The mouthpiece 212 can be held in the mouth. The first channel 113 conducts aerosol to the proximal end of the second channel 211. When there is no obstruction between the first channel 113 and the second channel 211, the aerosol will enter the second channel 211 and be discharged from the mouthpiece 212 along the second channel 211, which can be inhaled by the user.

[0127] In some embodiments, the nozzle and the second channel may be molded separately and then connected together by assembly. In some embodiments, the entire nozzle assembly may be integrally injection molded / cast from the same material.

[0128] The electronic atomizing device may include a housing, which may house an atomizer (including an aerosol base storage chamber and an aerosol generator) and a power supply component.

[0129] In some embodiments, the housing and nozzle assembly can be integrally injection molded / cast, or they can be assembled together. For example... Figures 7 to 10 As shown, the atomizer 1 is detachably installed in the housing 2, and the mouthpiece assembly 21 is integrally formed with the housing 2. The power supply assembly 13 is also housed in the housing 2. The atomizer 1 can be connected to the housing 2 before or after the power supply assembly 13.

[0130] Furthermore, after the plug 142 in the connector 14 on the atomizer is detached from the body 141, the atomizer 1 is then assembled into the outer shell 2, so that the connector 14 abuts against the mouthpiece assembly 21.

[0131] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 7-10 The mouthpiece assembly 21, the atomizer, and the power supply assembly 13 are arranged in a straight line, with the atomizer 1 located between the mouthpiece assembly 21 and the power supply assembly 13. The power supply assembly 13 can abut against the atomizer 1 to compress the connector 14. The atomizer may also include a mouthpiece assembly, which is exposed outside the housing after the atomizer is assembled with the housing.

[0132] An embodiment of this application also provides a method for assembling an electronic atomizing device. This method is applicable to assembling electronic atomizing devices and includes:

[0133] S1. Change the shape of the connector to form a rupture.

[0134] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 5 and 6 Before changing the shape of the connector 14 from the first shape to the second shape, the aerosol base material storage chamber 11 is first assembled with the connector 14 in the first shape to form the storage component.

[0135] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 5 and 6 Before changing the shape of the connector 14 from the first shape to the second shape, the aerosol base material storage chamber 11, the connector 14 in the first shape, and the aerosol generating device 12 are first assembled together to form the atomizer 1.

[0136] Change the shape of connector 14 so that it changes from the first shape (e.g.) Figure 1 , 2 (as shown) transforms into the second form (such as) Figure 3 , 4 (as shown), to form a rupture b, it can include at least one of the following methods:

[0137] 1. When the plug and the body are molded separately, and the mutual fixing force between the plug and the body is friction, elastic extrusion, adsorption or adhesive force, the plug on the connector is pulled off to overcome the friction, elastic extrusion, adsorption or adhesive force, so that a rupture is formed on the body at the point where the plug is detached.

[0138] 2. The connector is provided with a third channel that is blocked by a plug. The plug can be membrane-like or sheet-like. It covers the third channel to form a sealing opening to seal the third channel. The sealing opening can be punctured to form a rupture opening.

[0139] 3. For example Figure 1-4 The plug 142 is integrally formed with the body 141. The connection between the plug 142 and the body 141 is the joint. The joint is prone to breakage under force. By pulling the plug 142 relative to the body 141, the connection between the plug 142 and the connector 14 is broken to form a rupture point b. The joint is designed to have poor load-bearing capacity and stress is more likely to concentrate. If the joint has cracks, or the joint is thinner than other adjacent areas on the plug, or the material of the joint is different from the material of the adjacent areas on the plug, it is more likely to break under external force.

[0140] 4. Use external tools to cut off the plug on the connector to create a rupture.

[0141] You can refer to Figure 6 After the rupture point b is formed, the obstruction of the connector 14 to the first channel 113 disappears. Figure 5The shape of atomizer 1 after the formation of rupture b is shown.

[0142] S2. By connecting the distal end of the first channel to the nozzle assembly, the connector set between the distal end of the first channel and the nozzle assembly is compressed to seal the connection gap between the aerosol base material storage chamber and the nozzle assembly. At the same time, the distal end of the first channel is connected to the second channel through the rupture.

[0143] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figures 2 to 4 The outer shell 2 and the mouthpiece assembly 21 are integrally formed. While the atomizer 1 is connected to the mouthpiece assembly 21, the atomizer 1 is also assembled with the outer shell 2. Alternatively, the mouthpiece assembly can be detachably fixed to the outer shell. After the mouthpiece assembly is assembled with the atomizer, it is then assembled with the atomizer together with the outer shell.

[0144] Refer to some embodiments, refer to Figure 3 , 4 10. The connector 14 has a boss 143. The connector 14 elastically abuts against the nozzle assembly 21 through the distal end of the boss 143. In some embodiments, at least the distal end of the boss 143 is elastic. When the boss 143 abuts against the nozzle assembly 21, the distal end of the boss 143 is in an elastically compressed state to form a tight contact with the nozzle assembly 21 to prevent the liquid flowing back from the nozzle assembly 21 from passing over the boss 143 and leaking. In some embodiments, the nozzle assembly may have a recessed area around the protrusion, the protrusion extending into and abutting the recessed area. The depth or shape of the recessed area may be designed according to specific circumstances, so that the condensate flowing back from the nozzle assembly cannot or is difficult to climb over the protrusion to the outer region of the protrusion 143. The protrusion may not be elastic, and the liquid climbing may be hindered only by the height of the protrusion. At least the distal end of the protrusion may also be elastic, in which case the protrusion can abut against the recessed area, resulting in better sealing and more effective liquid climbing.

[0145] In some embodiments, before the atomizer is assembled with the mouthpiece assembly, the connector on it is changed from a first form to a second form to form a rupture; in some embodiments, after the integrated structure formed by the atomizer and the mouthpiece assembly is assembled with the housing, the plug is detached from the body to form a rupture, so that the atomizer becomes usable.

[0146] S3. Connect the aerosol generator to the power supply component to achieve circuit conduction.

[0147] You can refer to Figure 7-10The power supply assembly 13 is installed into the housing 2, and the atomizer 1 is installed into the housing 2. The installation order of the two is not limited. The distal end of the atomizer 1 abuts against the mouthpiece assembly 21 through the connector 14, and the proximal end abuts against the power supply assembly 13 through the aerosol generator 12. Under the contact of the power supply assembly 13 and the mouthpiece assembly 21, the connector 14 is in an elastic compression state or in an embedded state. When the aerosol generator 12 abuts against the power supply assembly, the heating element 121 is electrically connected to the power supply assembly, thereby realizing circuit conduction and making the electronic atomizing device usable.

[0148] The above-described electronic atomizing device and assembly method, before connecting the first channel to the nozzle assembly, uses a connector to block the distal end of the first channel, preventing external dust and other contaminants from entering the first channel, thus ensuring its hygiene. This also helps control aerosol material leakage from the aerosol base material storage chamber by hindering air convection within the first channel. After connecting the first channel to the nozzle assembly, the connector seals the periphery of the connection between the first and second channels, preventing backflow liquid from expanding beyond the sealing ring, effectively preventing backflow liquid overflow and impacting user experience. Therefore, the connector structure provided in this embodiment is simple; a single connector can effectively block the first channel to prevent contamination and simultaneously prevent condensate leakage.

[0149] It should be noted that the preferred embodiments of this application are given in the specification and accompanying drawings, but are not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electronic atomizing device, characterized in that, include: shell; An aerosol base material storage chamber is provided inside the outer shell for storing aerosol base materials; An aerosol generating device disposed within the outer casing is used to generate aerosols from the aerosol base material. The aerosol base material storage chamber is detachably connected to the outer shell, or the aerosol base material storage chamber and the aerosol generating device form an integral unit, and the integral unit is detachably connected to the outer shell. The power supply component disposed within the housing is used to be electrically connected to the aerosol generator to provide the electrical energy required to generate aerosols. A suction nozzle assembly includes a suction nozzle and a second channel, wherein the distal end of the second channel is connected to the suction nozzle; the suction nozzle assembly is integrally formed with the housing, or the suction nozzle assembly is detachably fixed to the housing; A first channel for conducting aerosol to the nozzle assembly, wherein the proximal end of the first channel is connected to the aerosol generating device, and the distal region of the first channel is defined by the inner tube of the aerosol base material storage chamber; and A connector covers the surface of the aerosol base material storage chamber, which blocks at least a partial area of ​​the first channel; when the aerosol base material storage chamber is disposed within the housing, the connector is partially compressed on the connection surface facing the nozzle assembly to seal the connection gap between the aerosol base material storage chamber and the nozzle assembly. The connector includes a body and a plug, the plug being configured to detach from the body to form a rupture at the location where it is connected to the body, the rupture being used to provide a path for communication between a first channel and a second channel; The connector includes a boss surrounding the rupture opening to prevent condensate formed in the first or second channel from flowing radially outward.

2. The electronic atomizing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connector includes an extension that connects to the distal end of the first channel and has a third channel. Before the aerosol base material storage chamber is placed inside the housing, the plug is at least partially located in the third channel or the plug covers the third channel to prevent dust blockage of the first channel. When the aerosol base material storage chamber is placed inside the housing, the plug is ruptured or in a state of being detached from the third channel.

3. The electronic atomizing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The plug and the body are integrally injection molded. The part where the plug connects to the body is the joint. When the joint breaks, the plug detaches from the body and forms the rupture.

4. The electronic atomizing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The thickness of the adjoining portion is thinner than other areas adjacent to the adjoining portion in the plug body, or the adjoining portion has cracks or blind grooves, or the adjoining portion is a linear structure including multiple blind holes.

5. The electronic atomizing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The plug body includes a bowl-shaped structure, with the thickness of the bowl wall gradually decreasing from the bottom to the rim, wherein the connection between the rim and the body is the adjoint portion.

6. The electronic atomizing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The plug includes a pull portion that protrudes from the body, the pull portion serving as a gripping point for applying a pulling force, so that the plug detaches from the body under the pulling force to form the rupture.

7. The electronic atomizing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connector is detachably connected to the aerosol base material storage bin, and the connector blocks at least a partial area of ​​the first channel; The aerosol base material storage bin has a groove on its exterior, and the connector has a rib on its side body. The connector body is press-fitted with the groove through the rib.

8. The electronic atomizing device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The groove has a filling port for adding aerosol base material to the aerosol base material storage bin. When the body is located in the groove, the filling port is covered.

9. The electronic atomizing device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The distal end of the first channel is located in the groove, and the space between the distal end of the first channel and the inner wall of the groove includes the filling port.

10. The electronic atomizing device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The feeding port surrounds the far end of the first channel.

11. The electronic atomizing device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The groove is provided with a support for stopping the main body.

12. The electronic atomizing device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, The body includes interconnected wings and extensions. The wings are fixed to the aerosol base material storage chamber, and at least a portion of the extension is interference-fitted with the first channel, thereby fixing the distal end of the first channel.

13. The electronic atomizing device as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The extension has a third channel that extends through the extension and is coaxial with the first channel.

14. The electronic atomizing device as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The extension has a third channel, the distal end of which is used to connect with the plug and forms the rupture at the distal end of the third channel when the plug is detached from the body.

15. The electronic atomizing device as described in claim 14, characterized in that, The distal end of the third channel is a slope, and the connection between the plug and the slope is a line connection. The plug can be disconnected from the body at the line connection.

16. The electronic atomizing device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, The body includes interconnected wings and extensions. The wings are fixed to the aerosol base material storage bin. At least a portion of the extension is interference-fitted with the first channel. The boss is arranged around the outer ring of the extension.

17. The electronic atomizing device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, There is a liquid-blocking groove between the boss and the rupture opening.

18. A method for assembling an electronic atomizing device, characterized in that, The assembly method is applicable to the electronic atomizing device according to any one of claims 1 to 17, the electronic atomizing device comprising an aerosol base material storage chamber, an aerosol generating device for generating aerosol from the aerosol base material in the aerosol base material storage chamber, a mouthpiece assembly, a second channel penetrating the mouthpiece assembly, a first channel for conducting the generated aerosol and having its proximal end connected to the aerosol generating device, a connector covering the distal end of the first channel and blocking at least a partial area of ​​the first channel, and a power supply assembly; the method includes: The shape of the connector is altered to form a rupture. By connecting the distal end of the first channel to the nozzle assembly, the connector disposed between the distal end of the first channel and the nozzle assembly is compressed to seal the connection gap between the aerosol base material storage chamber and the nozzle assembly, while the distal end of the first channel is connected to the second channel through the rupture. The aerosol generator is brought into contact with the power supply component to achieve circuit conduction.

19. The assembly method of the electronic atomizing device as described in claim 18, characterized in that, The alteration of the shape of the connector to form a rupture includes at least one of the following: Remove the plug from the connector to create a rupture. The seal of the third channel on the connector is punctured to create a rupture. Tear off the connection between the plug and the connector to create a rupture; or The plug on the connector is cut off using an external tool to create a rupture.

20. The assembly method of the electronic atomizing device as described in claim 18, characterized in that, The connector includes a boss, which is disposed around the outer ring of the rupture opening; The compression connector, located between the distal end of the first channel and the suction nozzle assembly, includes: A protrusion is compressed between the distal end of the first channel and the nozzle assembly, wherein the distal end of the protrusion elastically abuts against the nozzle assembly.

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