An electronic atomizer

Abstract

The application relates to the production and manufacturing field of electronic atomization appliances, in particular to an electronic atomization device. The electronic atomization device comprises a shell, a storage bin and an atomization assembly. The storage bin is arranged in the shell. The electronic atomization device further comprises a liquid storage body provided with an atomization channel. The atomization assembly is arranged in the atomization channel. The atomization assembly can atomize an atomization medium in the liquid storage body to form an aerosol which circulates in the atomization channel. The shell is provided with a pressing opening. The storage bin is provided with a flexible film corresponding to at least the pressing opening. Pressing the flexible film can make the atomization medium in the liquid storage body far from the heating body gather in the atomization assembly. The atomization medium in the liquid storage body which is not easy to be atomized can be more easily atomized by the atomization assembly, so that the use rate of the atomization medium is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of atomization technology, and more specifically to an electronic atomizer. Background Technology

[0002] Current electronic atomizer products widely use oil reservoirs to improve the atomization efficiency of the atomizing medium. Furthermore, placing the oil reservoir in the oil tank can reduce the fluidity of the atomizing medium, thus solving the problem of oil leakage to some extent.

[0003] Normally, the atomizing medium conducts its energy faster along the fiber direction and slower perpendicular to the fiber direction. During electronic atomizer assembly, the reservoir cotton is inserted into the e-liquid tank in an empty state. The atomizing medium is then injected through a needle inserted into the reservoir cotton. If the injection position or speed is not properly controlled, or if the fiber conduction speed of the reservoir cotton is inconsistent, some areas of the reservoir cotton may not be fully saturated with the atomizing medium. This results in insufficient vapor production receiving heat from the heating element, affecting atomization efficiency and consequently, the flavor. Furthermore, due to the high porosity and large volume of the reservoir cotton, some of the atomizing medium stored in the gaps far from the heating element is difficult to atomize, reducing the utilization rate of the atomizing medium. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide an electronic atomizer that overcomes the problems of insufficient atomization efficiency and insufficient utilization of atomization medium.

[0005] This disclosure provides an electronic atomizer, including a housing, a storage chamber, and an atomizing component. The storage chamber is disposed within the housing. The electronic atomizer also includes a liquid reservoir with an atomizing channel, and the atomizing component is disposed within the atomizing channel.

[0006] The outer shell is provided with a pressing port, and the storage compartment is provided with a flexible membrane at least at the pressing port. Pressing the flexible membrane can cause the atomizing medium in the stored liquid that is far away from the atomizing component to collect in the atomizing component.

[0007] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the storage compartment is provided with a chamber for placing the stored liquid, and the side wall of the chamber near the bottom is provided with a liquid collection tank.

[0008] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure,

[0009] The atomizing component is located on the side of the atomizing channel near the bottom of the liquid storage;

[0010] The liquid collection tank includes an oil collection tank arranged along a first direction and a flow channel arranged along a second direction. The oil collection tank is connected to the flow channel, and the flow channel extends toward the atomizing component. The oil collection tank can collect the atomizing medium flowing in the storage liquid after being pressed through the pressing port. The atomizing medium flows through the flow channel to the storage liquid near the atomizing component.

[0011] In an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the opening of the oil collecting groove is connected to the chamber, the opening of the flow groove is provided with a cover plate and an oil outlet, the cover plate partially seals the flow groove, the oil outlet is located on the side of the cover plate away from the oil collecting groove, and the oil outlet is close to the atomizing component.

[0012] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the first direction is perpendicular to the axial direction of the atomizing channel, the second direction is parallel to the axial direction of the atomizing channel, the oil collecting groove is perpendicular to the flow groove, and the flow groove is located on the centerline of the oil collecting groove along the second direction.

[0013] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the storage compartment includes four sidewalls that enclose the cavity. One or two of the two opposite sidewalls are provided with the liquid collection tank, and one or two of the other two opposite sidewalls are provided with the flexible membrane.

[0014] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the storage compartment is provided with an installation port corresponding to the position of the pressing port, and the flexible membrane is sealed to the installation port.

[0015] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure,

[0016] The number of installation ports is two, located on the opposite side walls of the storage compartment;

[0017] The number of flexible membranes is two, and they are disposed on the two mounting ports.

[0018] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the storage compartment includes a first sealing member and a second sealing member. The first sealing member is provided with an air inlet, and the second sealing member is provided with a mist outlet. The air inlet, the atomization channel, and the mist outlet are connected.

[0019] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the outer casing is provided with a suction port, which is connected to the mist outlet.

[0020] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the electronic atomizer further includes an airflow sensor and a battery compartment, the battery compartment being fitted inside the housing, the battery compartment being electrically connected to and supplying power to the atomizing assembly, and the battery compartment being electrically connected to the airflow sensor.

[0021] An electronic atomizer disclosed herein has the following advantages: the storage chamber is disposed within the outer shell, the electronic atomizer further includes a liquid storage container with an atomization channel, the atomization component is disposed in the atomization channel, and the atomization component is capable of atomizing the atomization medium in the liquid storage container to form an aerosol that circulates in the atomization channel.

[0022] The outer shell is provided with a pressing port, and the storage compartment is provided with a flexible membrane at least at the pressing port. Pressing the flexible membrane can cause the atomizing medium in the stored liquid that is far away from the heating element to gather in the atomizing component. The atomizing medium in the stored liquid that is not easy to atomize is more easily atomized by the atomizing component, thereby improving the utilization rate of the atomizing medium.

[0023] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description, or may be learned in part from practice of this disclosure.

[0024] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this disclosure, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the electronic atomizer in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the storage compartment structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the outer shell in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 100. Outer shell; 110. Pressing port; 120. Suction port; 200. Storage compartment; 210. Side wall; 220. Chamber; 230. Liquid collection tank; 231. Oil collection tank; 232. Flow channel; 2321. Cover plate; 2322. Oil outlet; 240. Mounting port; 250. Flexible membrane; 310. Liquid storage; 320. Atomizing component; 400. First sealing element; 410. Air inlet; 500. Second sealing element; 510. Mist outlet; 600. Battery compartment. Detailed Implementation

[0031] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be more thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art.

[0032] Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Numerous specific details are provided in the following description to give a thorough understanding of embodiments of this disclosure. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the technical solutions of this disclosure can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or other methods, components, apparatuses, steps, etc., can be employed. In other instances, well-known methods, apparatuses, implementations, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring various aspects of this disclosure.

[0033] The present disclosure will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the technical features involved in the various embodiments of the present disclosure described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure.

[0034] It should be noted that "multiple" in this article refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0035] This disclosure provides an electronic atomizer, including a housing 100, a storage chamber 200, an atomizing component 300, and a battery compartment 600. The housing 100 has a mounting cavity, and the atomizing component 300 is disposed in the storage chamber 200. The storage chamber 200 is disposed in the mounting cavity, and the battery compartment 600 is inserted into the mounting cavity such that the storage chamber 200 abuts against the battery compartment 600. The battery compartment 600 provides electrical energy to the atomizing component 300, which heats and atomizes the atomizing medium stored in a liquid reservoir 310 to obtain an aerosol, which is discharged through the housing 100.

[0036] In this embodiment, the storage liquid 310 is a polymer raw material, which includes a high molecular weight polymer containing amide groups (i.e., PA), polyester resin (i.e., Polyethylene terephthalate, abbreviated as PET), or a mixture of the two. After melt spinning, it is made into a fiber with a certain denier and elasticity. Under heating conditions (usually 200-300 degrees), the fiber is cooled through a mold and shaped, which has good oil storage performance and elasticity, and can reduce the flow of the atomized medium in the storage chamber 200, thus avoiding oil leakage to a certain extent.

[0037] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the storage chamber 200 is located inside the outer casing 100. The electronic atomizer also includes a liquid storage 310 with an atomization channel, i.e., the atomization channel runs through the liquid storage 310. The atomization component 320 is located in the atomization channel, and the atomization component 320 can atomize the atomization medium in the liquid storage 310 to form an aerosol that flows in the atomization channel.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the outer shell 100 is provided with a pressing port 110, and the storage compartment 200 is provided with a flexible membrane 250 at least corresponding to the pressing port 110. Pressing the flexible membrane 250 can cause the atomizing medium in the liquid storage 310 that is far away from the heating element to be collected in the atomizing component 320. The atomizing medium in the liquid storage 310 that is not easy to be atomized is more easily atomized by the atomizing component 320, thereby improving the utilization rate of the atomizing medium.

[0039] In some embodiments, pressing the flexible film 250 can increase the amount of atomizing medium immersed in the storage liquid 310, or allow the atomizing medium to completely immerse the storage liquid 310, thereby improving the utilization rate of the atomizing medium and enhancing the taste.

[0040] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the storage compartment 200 is a square storage compartment 200, including four side walls 210. At least one side wall 210 is provided with a flexible membrane 250. The flexible membrane 250 is not limited to being provided on one side wall 210, but can also be provided on multiple side walls 210, depending on the actual situation.

[0041] In another embodiment, the storage chamber 200 is a storage chamber 200 formed by a flexible membrane 250, which can be pressed from any direction to squeeze the atomizing medium away from the atomizing component 320 toward the atomizing component 320 or to make the atomizing medium completely wet the storage liquid 310 during the squeezing process.

[0042] In this embodiment, the atomizing component 320 includes a heating element and an oil guide body. The oil guide body is sleeved outside the heating element, and the atomizing medium in the stored liquid is transported to the oil guide body and atomized by the heating element to form an aerosol.

[0043] In this embodiment, the heating element can be a horizontally or vertically positioned heating element, or a heating mesh. The specific design depends on the actual situation and is not limited here.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the storage chamber 200 is provided with a chamber 220 for placing the atomizing component 300. The side wall 210 of the chamber 220 is provided with a liquid collection groove 230, which extends towards the atomizing component 320. When the stored liquid 310 is squeezed, the atomizing medium is squeezed out of the stored liquid 310 and collects on the side wall 210 of the storage chamber 200. The liquid collection groove 230 provided on the side wall 210 can guide the oil fumes collected on the side wall 210 to the stored liquid 310 near the atomizing component 320.

[0045] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the atomizing component 320 is located on the side of the atomizing channel near the bottom of the liquid storage 310. The liquid collection tank 230 includes an oil collection tank 231 arranged along a first direction and a flow channel 232 arranged along a second direction. The oil collection tank 231 communicates with the flow channel 232, and the flow channel 232 extends towards the atomizing component 320. The oil collection tank 231 can collect the atomizing medium flowing in the liquid storage 310 after being pressed through the pressing port 110, and flow through the flow channel 232 to the liquid storage 310 near the atomizing component 320.

[0046] In this embodiment, when the electronic atomizer is in use, the inlet 120 of the outer shell 100 faces upward and the battery compartment 600 faces downward. When the liquid storage 310 is squeezed, the atomizing medium gathers downward under the action of gravity, and the liquid collection tank 230 is located below the storage compartment 200, that is, at the end away from the inlet 120. The squeezed-out part of the atomizing medium can be collected in the liquid collection tank 230.

[0047] Reference Figure 2 As shown, the oil collection tank 231 is configured with an open opening, which connects to the chamber 220. When the electronic atomizer is used, the storage liquid 310 is squeezed, and part of the atomizing medium in the storage liquid 310 is squeezed out and flows into the oil collection tank 231. The opening of the flow channel 232 is provided with a cover plate 2321 and an oil outlet 2322. The cover plate 2321 partially seals the flow channel 232. When the collected oil smoke flows in the flow channel 232, the cover plate 2321 can isolate the storage liquid 310 and the flow channel 232 to prevent the atomizing medium from being absorbed by the storage liquid 310 in other locations before flowing to the storage liquid 310 near the atomizing component 320. The oil outlet 2322 is located on the side of the cover plate 2321 away from the oil collection tank 231 and is close to the atomizing component 320. The atomizing medium can flow in the flow channel 232 to the oil outlet 2322 and then enter the storage liquid 310 near the atomizing component 320.

[0048] Reference Figure 2As shown, the first direction is perpendicular to the axial direction of the atomizing channel, which is the X-axis direction. The second direction is parallel to the axial direction of the atomizing channel, which is the Y-axis direction. The oil collection groove 231 is perpendicular to the flow groove 232, and the flow groove 232 is located on the centerline of the oil collection groove 231 along the second direction. The length of the oil collection groove 231 is equal to the width of the side wall 210, which can maximize the collection of more atomizing medium in the oil collection groove 231 and make it easier for the atomizing medium to flow into the flow groove 232.

[0049] Reference Figure 2 As shown, the storage chamber 200 is a square storage chamber, including four side walls 210. The side walls 210 enclose a cavity 220. Any one or two of the two opposite side walls 210 are provided with a liquid collection tank 230, and any one or two of the other two opposite side walls 210 are provided with a flexible membrane 250. Since the flow channel 232 needs to guide the atomizing medium to the storage liquid 310 near the atomizing component 320, and squeezing the middle section of the storage liquid 310 can give the storage liquid 310 a larger squeezing area, the flexible membrane 250 and the liquid collection tank 230 need to be staggered and both close to the atomizing component 320. This design can ensure the squeezing area while guiding the atomizing medium to the storage liquid 310 near the atomizing component 320.

[0050] Reference Figure 2 As shown, the storage compartment 200 is provided with an installation port 240 at the position corresponding to the pressing port 110. The flexible membrane 250 is sealed to the installation port 240 to prevent oil fumes from leaking from the installation port 240.

[0051] Reference Figure 1 As shown, there are two mounting ports 240, located on opposite side walls 210 of the storage compartment 200. There are two flexible membranes 250, located on the two mounting ports 240.

[0052] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the storage chamber 200 includes a first sealing member 400 and a second sealing member 500. The first sealing member 400 is provided with an air inlet 410, and the second sealing member 500 is provided with a mist outlet 510. The air inlet 410, the chamber 220 and the mist outlet 510 are connected. Air can mix with aerosol from the air inlet 410 and then be discharged from the mist outlet 510 into the suction port 120.

[0053] In another embodiment, the storage compartment 200 may be provided with an installation port 240 on any side wall 210, from which the flexible membrane 250 can be installed.

[0054] In this embodiment, the first sealing component 400 and the second sealing component 500 are silicone components, which are low in cost and have a good sealing effect.

[0055] Reference Figure 3 As shown, the outer casing 100 is provided with a suction port 120, which is connected to a mist outlet 510. When external suction is applied, the mixed aerosol can be discharged from the suction port 120.

[0056] Reference Figure 1 As shown, it also includes an airflow sensor. The battery compartment 600 is inserted into the mounting cavity of the outer shell 100. The battery compartment 600 is fitted inside the outer shell 100. The battery compartment 600 is electrically connected to the atomizing component 320 and the airflow sensor. When the airflow entering the airflow sensor exceeds the threshold set by the airflow sensor, the airflow sensor sends a trigger signal to the controller to the battery compartment 600. The controller controls the battery compartment 600 and the atomizing component 320 to be powered on, heating and atomizing the atomizing medium in the storage liquid 310 to form an aerosol, which is then discharged from the suction port 120.

[0057] In this embodiment, the liquid reservoir 310 is located in the storage chamber 200, and the position of the liquid reservoir 310 away from the atomizing component 320 is close to the flexible membrane 250 or the side wall of the storage chamber 200. The user can press the flexible membrane 250 through the pressing port 110 to collect the atomizing medium in the liquid reservoir 310 away from the atomizing component 320 into the atomizing component 320. Alternatively, the atomizing medium can be completely immersed in the liquid reservoir 310, which is located in the storage chamber 200, and the position of the liquid reservoir 310 away from the heating element 320 is close to the flexible membrane 250 or the side wall of the oil tank 200. The atomizing medium squeezed out from the liquid reservoir 310 is collected through the oil collection groove 231 and flows through the flow groove 232 back to the liquid reservoir 310 close to the atomizing component 320. This design can improve the utilization rate of the atomizing medium and enhance the atomized taste.

[0058] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up (provided)" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0059] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some embodiments" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of this disclosure. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of those different embodiments or examples.

[0060] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, any changes or modifications made in accordance with the claims and description of the present disclosure should fall within the scope of the patent coverage of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An electronic atomizer, characterized in that, The device includes a housing, a storage chamber, and an atomizing assembly. The storage chamber is located within the housing. The electronic atomizer also includes a liquid reservoir with an atomizing channel, and the atomizing assembly is located within the atomizing channel. The outer shell is provided with a pressing port, and the storage compartment is provided with a flexible membrane at least at the pressing port. Pressing the flexible membrane can cause the atomizing medium in the stored liquid that is far away from the atomizing component to collect in the atomizing component. The storage compartment is provided with a chamber for placing the stored liquid, and the side wall of the chamber near the bottom is provided with a liquid collection tank; The atomizing component is located on the side of the atomizing channel near the bottom of the liquid storage; the liquid collection tank includes an oil collection tank arranged along a first direction and a flow channel arranged along a second direction. The oil collection tank is connected to the flow channel, and the flow channel extends toward the atomizing component. The oil collection tank can collect the atomizing medium flowing in the liquid storage after being pressed through the press port. The atomizing medium flows through the flow channel onto the liquid storage near the atomizing component.

2. The electronic atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening of the oil collecting groove is connected to the chamber. The opening of the flow groove is provided with a cover plate and an oil outlet. The cover plate partially seals the flow groove. The oil outlet is located on the side of the cover plate away from the oil collecting groove and is close to the atomizing component.

3. The electronic atomizer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first direction is perpendicular to the axial direction of the atomizing channel, the second direction is parallel to the axial direction of the atomizing channel, the oil collecting groove is perpendicular to the flow groove, and the flow groove is located on the centerline of the oil collecting groove along the second direction.

4. The electronic atomizer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The storage chamber includes four side walls that enclose the cavity. One or two of the two opposite side walls are provided with the liquid collection tank, and one or two of the other two opposite side walls are provided with the flexible membrane.

5. The electronic atomizer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The storage compartment has an installation port corresponding to the pressing port, and the flexible membrane is sealed to the installation port.

6. The electronic atomizer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The number of installation ports is two, located on the opposite side walls of the storage compartment; The number of flexible membranes is two, and they are disposed on the two mounting ports.

7. The electronic atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage compartment includes a first sealing component and a second sealing component. The first sealing component is provided with an air inlet, and the second sealing component is provided with a mist outlet. The air inlet, the atomization channel, and the mist outlet are connected.

8. The electronic atomizer according to claim 7, characterized in that, The outer shell is provided with a suction port, which is connected to the mist outlet.

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