A heating element

Abstract

This invention relates to a heating element comprising a heating part and conductive parts extending laterally from both ends of the heating part. At least one fixing part is connected to each of the heating part on its longitudinal sides, and one side of each fixing part has an adsorption groove for adsorbing condensate. The heating element of this invention utilizes the fixing parts to provide sufficient support strength for the heating part, preventing deformation and ensuring it adheres completely to the oil guide body while maintaining its flatness to prevent separation. Furthermore, by forming an adsorption groove on the opposite side of the fixing part that contacts the oil guide body, the surface tension of the adsorption groove adsorbs the condensate formed on the surfaces of the heating part and the fixing part into the adsorption groove, avoiding oil splattering caused by excessive condensate on the heating part surface and reducing the occurrence of oil splattering.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of electronic atomization technology, and particularly relates to heating elements. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the atomizing components in electronic atomizers are typically assembled in a stacked manner. From top to bottom, the atomizing component includes a support, a wicking element, a heating element, and a base. The support is fixed to the base to hold and secure the wicking element and heating element. However, because the wicking element is usually made of wicking cotton, it has a certain amount of compression and exerts a certain pressure on the heating element. The heating wire is usually quite thin, and after assembly, the wicking element may press against the heating wire, causing the middle of the wire to be squeezed and deformed. This can lead to insufficient adhesion between the heating wire and the wicking element, resulting in a burnt coil. Furthermore, condensation is produced after each vaping session. This condensation easily adheres to the surface of the heating wire, making it prone to spitting during atomization. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to at least partially address the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a heating element.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a heating element, which includes a heating part and conductive parts extending laterally from both ends of the heating part. The heating part has at least one fixing part connected to each of its two longitudinal sides, and one side of the fixing part has an adsorption groove for adsorbing condensate.

[0005] Optionally, the fixing part has an edge portion protruding from one side, the edge portion forming the adsorption groove, and the adsorption groove opening at one end adjacent to the heating part.

[0006] Optionally, the protrusion height of the edge portion is less than 1 mm.

[0007] Optionally, the surface of the heating element that comes into contact with the oil guide body is etched to form an irregular, rough surface.

[0008] Optionally, the cross-sectional area of ​​the conductive part gradually increases from one end near the heating part to the other end, and the minimum cross-sectional area of ​​the conductive part is greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the heating segment in the heating part.

[0009] Optionally, the heating element is divided laterally into a first heating region located in the middle and a second heating region located on both sides of the first heating region, wherein the distance between two adjacent heating segments in the first heating region is greater than the distance between two adjacent heating segments in the second heating region.

[0010] Optionally, the heating element is a heating wire that is S-shaped or continuously S-shaped, including a plurality of first heating segments. The plurality of first heating segments are arranged longitudinally at intervals and extend substantially laterally. One end of two adjacent first heating segments is connected together through a second heating segment, and the other end is separated from each other. The two free ends of the heating element are respectively connected to two conductive parts.

[0011] Optionally, the heating element is a heating wire that is S-shaped or continuously S-shaped, including a plurality of first heating segments. The plurality of first heating segments are arranged laterally and extend substantially longitudinally. One end of two adjacent first heating segments is connected together through a second heating segment, and the other end is separated from each other. The two free ends of the heating element are respectively connected to two conductive parts.

[0012] The distance between two adjacent first heating segments in the first heating region is D1, and the distance between two adjacent first heating segments in the second heating region is D2, where D1 is greater than D2.

[0013] Optionally, the heating element includes a plurality of rectangular heating wires, which are spaced apart laterally and connected in series between two conductive elements; each heating wire includes two first heating segments that extend longitudinally and are parallel to each other, and the two ends of the two first heating segments are respectively connected to each other through a second heating segment.

[0014] The distance between the two first heating segments of the heating wire in the first heating region is D3, and the distance between the two first heating segments of the heating wire in the second heating region is D4, where D3 is greater than D4.

[0015] Optionally, the spacing between two adjacent heating wires in the first heating region is D5, and the spacing between two adjacent heating wires in the second heating region is D6, where D5 is greater than D6.

[0016] Optionally, the first heating segment and the second heating segment have the same cross-sectional area, which is smaller than the minimum cross-sectional area of ​​the conductive part.

[0017] Optionally, the cross-sectional area of ​​each of the first heating segments gradually decreases from the middle to both ends.

[0018] Optionally, the cross-sectional area of ​​the fixing part is larger than the cross-sectional areas of the first heating segment and the second heating segment.

[0019] Optionally, each of the second heating segments is connected to one of the fixing parts.

[0020] Optionally, the fixing part extends longitudinally.

[0021] Optionally, a portion of the fixing part extends obliquely along one end close to the heating element, and another portion of the fixing part extends obliquely along the other end close to the heating element.

[0022] Optionally, the second heating segment has an arc shape that bulges outward from the center.

[0023] Optionally, the heating element includes a plurality of rhomboid heating wires, which are connected in series in the transverse direction between two conductive elements;

[0024] Each of the heating wires has a diamond-shaped hole. The maximum horizontal spacing of the diamond-shaped holes of the heating wires in the first heating region is D7, and the maximum horizontal spacing of the diamond-shaped holes of the heating wires in the second heating region is D8, where D7 is greater than D8.

[0025] Optionally, the short axis of the heating wires is arranged laterally, the long axis is arranged longitudinally, and each heating wire is connected to a fixing part at both ends of the long axis.

[0026] According to the present invention, by providing fixing parts on both sides of the heating part along the longitudinal direction, the fixing parts provide sufficient support strength for the heating part when it is assembled into the atomizer, so that the heating part is not easily deformed and is completely attached to the oil guide body, and the heating part is kept flat to ensure that the heating part and the oil guide body do not separate. Furthermore, by forming an adsorption groove on the other side of the fixing part that is in contact with the oil guide body, the condensate formed on the surface of the heating part and the fixing part is adsorbed into the adsorption groove by the surface tension of the adsorption groove, thus avoiding the oil splattering phenomenon that is easily caused by excessive condensate on the surface of the heating part and reducing the occurrence of oil splattering. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the back of an embodiment of the heating element of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a front structural diagram of an embodiment of the heating element of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the heating element during mass production;

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the actual assembly of the heating element shown;

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Alternative embodiments of the heating element shown;

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the actual assembly of the heating element shown;

[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the heating element of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another embodiment of the heating element of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the heating element of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the surface microstructure of the heating element before etching.

[0038] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the rough surface microstructure of the heating element after etching treatment according to the present invention;

[0039] Main component description:

[0040] 100. Heating element; 101. Etched area; 102. Frame area; 103. Connection point; 200. Atomizing base; 201. Atomizing chamber; 300. Support body; A. First heating area; B. Second heating area;

[0041] 10. Heating element; 11. First heating section; 12. Second heating section; 13. Fixing part; 131. Adsorption groove; 132. Edge part; 133. Opening part; 14. Heating wire; 15. Series connection part;

[0042] 20. Conductive part; 21. Contact area; 30. Extension. Detailed Implementation

[0043] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0044] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "circumferential," and "radial," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0045] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0046] Please see Figure 1 This invention provides a heating element 100, which includes a heating part 10 and conductive parts 20 extending laterally from both ends of the heating part. In practical applications, the heating element 100 is assembled into the atomization assembly of an atomizer, fitting or embedding itself on the atomization surface of the oil guide body in the atomization assembly. The conductive parts 20 are electrically connected to the electrodes of the atomizer, thereby being electrically connected to the power supply and control circuit through the electrodes. The control circuit controls the power supply to supply power to the heating element 100, so that the heating part 10 of the heating element 100 heats and atomizes the atomized liquid absorbed in the oil guide body to generate an aerosol that can be inhaled by the user.

[0047] The heating part 10 is connected to at least one fixing part 13 on each of its two longitudinal sides. The cross-sectional area of ​​the fixing part 13 is at least 10% larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the heating section in the heating part 10, preferably 50%, so as to ensure that when the heating body 100 is powered on, only the heating part 10 heats up, while the fixing part 13 does not heat up or only generates a small amount of heat.

[0048] The fixing part 13 can be basically flush with the heating part 10 and the conductive part 20 (i.e., the same thickness and on the same plane). The width of the fixing part 13 is greater than the width of the heating section in the heating part 10. For example, the width of the fixing part 13 is between 0.15mm and 2mm, preferably 1.5mm. When the heating element 100 is assembled into the atomizer, the heating element 100 is clamped and fixed in the vertical direction by the oil guide body and the support body 300 to form a heating assembly. The heating assembly is installed at the top of the atomizing base 200. The support body 300 has a channel corresponding to the position of the heating part 10 that communicates with the atomizing cavity 201 at the top of the atomizing base 200. At this time, the support body 300 supports the conductive part 20 and the fixing part 13. The fixing part 13 provides sufficient support strength for the heating part 10, so that the heating part 10 is not easily deformed and is completely attached to the oil guide body, and keeps the heating part 10 flat to ensure that the heating part 10 does not separate from the oil guide body.

[0049] One side of the fixing part 13 has an adsorption groove 131 for adsorbing condensate. After the atomizer draws in the liquid, the temperature of the fixing part 13 is much lower than that of the heating part. Therefore, the surface of the fixing part 13 and the connection between the fixing part 13 and the heating part 10 are places where too much condensate is formed. In this embodiment, the heating element 100 can use the surface tension of the adsorption groove 131 to adsorb the condensate formed on the surface of the heating part 10 and the fixing part 13 into the adsorption groove 131, thereby avoiding the oil splattering phenomenon that is easily caused by too much condensate on the surface of the heating part 10 and reducing the occurrence of oil splattering.

[0050] Furthermore, an edge portion 132 protrudes from one side of the fixing portion 13, forming an adsorption groove 131. An opening 133 is formed at one end of the adsorption groove 131 adjacent to the heating portion 10; that is, the opening 133 of the adsorption groove 131 is located at the connection between the fixing portion and the heating portion, thereby improving the adsorption effect of the adsorption groove 131 in adsorbing condensate. Of course, in other embodiments, the adsorption groove 131 may also be a through hole structure forming through the front side of the fixing portion 13.

[0051] In addition, the height of the protruding edge portion 132 is less than 1 mm, that is, the height difference between the fixing portion 13 and the heating portion 10 is less than 1 mm, so that when the heating element 100 is clamped between the oil guide body and the support body 300, the heating portion 10 fits more closely to the atomizing surface of the oil guide body.

[0052] Combination Figure 2 As shown, the surface of the heating element 10 that is in contact with the oil guide body (i.e., the front side) is etched to form an irregular rough surface. This structure increases the heating surface area of ​​the heating element 10 in contact with the atomizing liquid, thereby improving the atomization effect during heating. On the one hand, the increased heating surface area reduces the oil splattering phenomenon. On the other hand, the rough surface increases the nucleation points and reduces the surface energy, thus reducing the oil splattering phenomenon.

[0053] In this embodiment, the cross-sectional area of ​​the conductive part 20 gradually increases from one end near the heating part 10 to the other end, and the minimum cross-sectional area of ​​the conductive part 20 is greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the heating segment in the heating part 10. That is, the minimum width d2 of the conductive part 20 is greater than the width d1 of the heating segment in the heating part 10.

[0054] Thus, by defining a gradually changing cross-sectional area of ​​the conductive part 20, the heating element 100 of the present invention ensures that the conductive part 20 has sufficient support strength for the heating part 10, while also reducing the amount of heat generated by the conductive part 20 when the heating element 100 is energized. Furthermore, since the end of the conductive part 20 connected to the heating part 10 is the smaller end, the conduction of heat from the heating part 10 to the conductive part 20 is reduced, causing the generated heat to concentrate in the area of ​​the heating part 10, resulting in better atomization and improved heat utilization efficiency.

[0055] To facilitate contact between the conductive part 20 and the electrode, the end of the conductive part 20 away from the heating part 10 is arc-shaped, thereby forming a circular contact area 21 that matches the size of the electrode being contacted. This ensures the contact area between the conductive part 20 and the electrode, as well as the overall strength of the heating element 100. Preferably, the conductive part 20 may have at least one perforation outside the contact area 21 to further reduce the heat conduction from the heating part 10 to the conductive part 20.

[0056] In this embodiment, the heating element 100 is a whole formed by etching a metal sheet. For example, conductive metal parts such as nickel sheet, nickel-chromium sheet, iron-chromium-aluminum sheet, stainless steel sheet, titanium sheet or alloy sheet can be used. The material can be selected according to the actual situation. The thickness of the heating element 100 is 0.05-0.2mm, preferably 0.1mm.

[0057] Combination Figure 3 As shown, in actual manufacturing, a large piece of metal is selected and divided into etching areas 101, forming areas corresponding to the heating element 100, and border areas 102 surrounding each forming area and etching area 101. The specific manufacturing steps are as follows: a first etching is performed to protect the forming areas while etching away the etching areas 101. The heating element 100 formed in the forming areas is connected to the border area 102 through its extensions 30 at both ends. Then, a second etching is performed to etch at least one side of the heating element 100 to obtain a rough surface. Finally, each heating element 100 can be cut from the metal sheet using automated cutting equipment to achieve mass production. The microstructure of the front side of the heating element 100 formed by the first etching of the metal sheet is shown below. Figure 9As shown, the surface is relatively smooth; after the second etching process, a rough surface is formed on the front side of the heating element 10. At this time, the microstructure of the rough surface of the heating element 100 is as follows: Figure 10 As shown; via Figure 9 and Figure 10 As can be seen from the comparison, the rough surface of the heating part 10 in this embodiment increases the heating surface area in contact with the atomizing liquid and increases the number of nucleation points.

[0058] It should be noted that only the front side of the heating element 10 can be etched to form a rough surface. In this embodiment, in order to simplify the manufacturing process, the entire front side of the heating element 100 is etched directly.

[0059] In this design, rectangular or triangular connection points 103 are formed at the positions of each extension 30 in the frame area 102. The extension 30 is connected to the frame area 102 through the connection points 103, and the contact width between the extension 30 and the connection point 103 is greater than 0.15 mm or less than 3 mm, preferably 2 mm. This reduces cutting marks on the extension 30, and the cutting marks are located on the extension 30, avoiding the area in contact with the electrode, thus ensuring stable contact between the conductive part 20 and the electrode. In addition, the minimum width d2 of the conductive part 20 is greater than the width d3 of the extension 30.

[0060] Furthermore, combined Figure 4 As shown, when the heating element 100 is assembled into the atomizer, it is clamped and fixed in the vertical direction by the oil guide body and the support body 300 to form a heating assembly. The heating assembly is installed at the top of the atomizing base 200. The support body 300 has a channel corresponding to the position of the heating part 10, which communicates with the atomizing chamber 201 at the top of the atomizing base 200. The support body 300 is used to support the conductive part 20 and the fixing part 13 so that the heating part 10 is completely attached to the oil guide body, keeping the heating part 10 flat and ensuring that the heating part 10 does not separate from the oil guide body.

[0061] Furthermore, the ends of the two fixing parts 13 can protrude from the edge of the support body 300. By bending the protruding parts toward the support body 300, they can be clamped and locked to both sides of the support body 300 to better fix the heating element 100 and make the heating element 10 less prone to deformation and displacement.

[0062] In this invention, the heating element 10 of the heating element 100 can be in various shapes that provide relatively uniform heating, including but not limited to grid-like, striped, S-shaped, zigzag, wavy, sawtooth, spiral, circular or rectangular shapes. The heating element 10 is divided laterally into a first heating region A located in the middle and a second heating region B located on both sides of the first heating region A. The distance between two adjacent heating segments in the first heating region A is greater than the distance between two adjacent heating segments in the second heating region B.

[0063] Specifically, refer to Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the heating element 10 is a heating wire that is S-shaped or continuously S-shaped, including a plurality of first heating segments 11. The plurality of first heating segments 11 are arranged laterally at intervals and extend substantially longitudinally. One end of two adjacent first heating segments 11 is connected together through a second heating segment 12, and the other end is separated from each other. The two free ends of the heating element 10 are respectively connected to two conductive parts 20. The distance between two adjacent first heating segments 11 in the first heating region A is D1, and the distance between two adjacent first heating segments 11 in the second heating region B is D2, where D1 is greater than D2.

[0064] Thus, when the heating element 100 is energized and heats up, the distance between the two first heating segments 11 in the middle first heating region A of the heating part 10 is relatively large, reducing the heat generated per unit area of ​​the first heating region A and lowering the temperature of the first heating region A; while the distance between the two first heating segments 11 in the two second heating regions B on both sides is relatively small, increasing the heat generated per unit area of ​​the second heating region B and raising the temperature of the second heating region B. This reduces the temperature difference between the middle and the sides of the heating part 10, making the temperature distribution of the heating part 10 more uniform along the lateral direction. In this embodiment, when the heating element 100 is applied in an atomizer with dual liquid inlet channels, the two second heating regions B on both sides are close to or correspond to the bottom of the two liquid inlet channels, which is more conducive to heating and atomizing the atomizing liquid in the oil guide body, improving the atomization effect of the heating element 100, and avoiding the occurrence of dry burning and scorching due to excessive local temperature.

[0065] The cross-sectional areas of the first heating segment 11 and the second heating segment 12 can be the same, that is, their widths are both d1 and smaller than the minimum width d2 of the conductive part 20. By limiting the gradual structure of the cross-sectional area of ​​the conductive part 20, while ensuring that the conductive part 20 has sufficient support strength for the heating part 10, the conductive part 20 generates less heat when the heating body 100 is energized and heated. Furthermore, since the end of the conductive part 20 connected to the heating part 10 is the smaller end, the heat conduction from the heating part 10 to the conductive part 20 is reduced, and the generated heat is concentrated in the area of ​​the heating part 10.

[0066] Furthermore, the cross-sectional area of ​​each first heating segment 11 can gradually decrease from the middle to both ends of the longitudinal direction. That is, the width of the middle part of the first heating segment 11 is H1, and the width of both ends of the first heating segment 11 is H2. H1 is greater than H2, that is, the resistance at the middle position of the first heating segment 11 is less than the resistance at both ends. With this structure, when the voltage applied to the conductive parts 20 at both ends of the heating element 100 remains unchanged, the heating power at the center of the first heating segment 11 is slightly reduced, while the heating power at both ends of the first heating segment 11 is slightly increased. This makes the temperature distribution of the heating element 10 more uniform along the longitudinal direction. Combined with the spacing of each first heating segment 11, this makes the overall temperature of the entire heating element 10 more uniform.

[0067] In this embodiment, the width of the second heating segment 12 is the same as the width H2 at both ends of the first heating segment 11. The second heating segment 12 has an arc shape that protrudes outward along the longitudinal direction in the middle to improve the uniform distribution of heat along the longitudinal direction when the heating element 10 is heating. Each second heating segment 12 is connected to a fixing part 13, which extends longitudinally to improve the support strength for the heating element 10. In other embodiments, the number of fixing parts 13 can be selected according to the needs of the situation. For example, while ensuring the support strength for the heating element 10, a fixing part 13 can be provided every other second heating segment 12.

[0068] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The heating element 100 shown is an alternative embodiment. In this embodiment, the heating element 100 is the same as... Figure 1 The main difference of the heating element 100 shown is that, in order to provide sufficient support strength for the heating part 10, in this embodiment, one part of the fixing part 13 is bent and extended obliquely along one end close to the heating element 100, and the other part of the fixing part 13 is bent and extended obliquely along the other end close to the heating element 100.

[0069] Combination Figure 6 As shown, this embodiment targets an atomizer without a support structure 300, where the heating element 100 is directly mounted on the top of the atomizing base 200. Since the atomizing chamber 201 needs to extend through both sides to connect with the atomizer's outlet pipe, the top surface of the atomizing base 200 is divided into left and right support surfaces by the atomizing chamber 201. Specifically, the fixing part 13 located on the left half of the heating element 100 extends obliquely to the left, thus being supported by the left support surface of the atomizing base 200. The fixing part 13 located on the right half of the heating element 100 extends obliquely to the right, thus being supported by the right support surface of the atomizing base 200. In this way, the top surface of the atomizing base 200 supports the conductive part 20 and the fixing part 13, ensuring that the heating element 10 is completely attached to the oil guide body, keeping the heating element 10 flat, and ensuring that the heating element 10 does not separate from the oil guide body.

[0070] Please see Figure 7 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of another embodiment of the heating element 100 of the present invention. In this embodiment, the heating element 100 is compared with... Figure 1 The main difference of the heating element 100 shown is that the heating part 10 is a heating wire that is S-shaped or continuously S-shaped, including a plurality of first heating segments 11. The plurality of first heating segments 11 are arranged longitudinally at intervals and extend basically in the transverse direction. One end of two adjacent first heating segments 11 is connected together through a second heating segment 12, and the other end is separated from each other. The two free ends of the heating part 10 are respectively connected to two conductive parts 20; that is, the free end of the outermost first heating segment 11 along the longitudinal direction is connected to the conductive part 20. Preferably, the first heating segment 11 and the conductive part 20 are smoothly transitioned.

[0071] The first heating segment 11 and the second heating segment 12 have the same cross-sectional area, that is, the width d1 of the first heating segment 11 and the second heating segment 12 is less than the minimum width d2 of the conductive part 20, so that the conductive part 20 generates less heat when the heating body 100 is energized and the heat generated when the heating body 100 is heated is concentrated in the area of ​​the heating part 10.

[0072] The second heating section 12 is an arc shape that bulges outward in the middle along the lateral direction to improve the uniform distribution of heat in the lateral direction when the heating section 10 is heating.

[0073] In this embodiment, the fixing part 13 connected to the second heating section 12 can extend longitudinally, or the fixing part 13 on one side of the heating body 100 can extend inclined to the left, and the fixing part 13 on the other side of the heating body 100 can extend inclined to the right.

[0074] In this embodiment, a fixing part 13 is also formed at the connection between the conductive part 20 and the first heating segment 11. In conjunction with the fixing part 13 on the second heating segment 12, the support strength and stability of the heating part 10 can be improved.

[0075] Please see Figure 8 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of another embodiment of the heating element 100 of the present invention. In this embodiment, the heating part 10 of the heating element 100 includes a plurality of rectangular heating wires 14. The plurality of heating wires 14 are arranged at intervals along the lateral direction and are connected in series between two conductive parts 20. Each heating wire 14 includes two first heating segments 11 that extend longitudinally and are parallel to each other. The two ends of the two first heating segments 11 are respectively connected to the corresponding second heating segments 12. In this embodiment, the second heating segments 12 are straight segments, and each second heating segment 12 is connected to a fixing part 13 that extends longitudinally.

[0076] Specifically, the distance between the two first heating segments 11 of the heating wire 14 in the first heating region A is D3, and the distance between the two first heating segments 11 of the heating wire 14 in the second heating region B is D4, where D3 is greater than D4. Thus, when the heating element 100 is energized and heats up, the larger distance between the two first heating segments 11 of the heating wire 14 in the first heating region A reduces the heat generated per unit area of ​​the first heating region A, thereby lowering the temperature of the first heating region A. Conversely, the smaller distance between the two first heating segments 11 of the heating wire 14 in the two second heating regions B increases the heat generated per unit area of ​​the second heating region B, thereby raising the temperature of the second heating region B. This reduces the temperature difference between the middle and sides of the heating part 10, making the temperature distribution of the heating part 10 more uniform along the lateral direction.

[0077] In this design, adjacent heating wires 14 are connected by a series connection 15, with both ends of the series connection 15 connected to the middle of the first heating segment 11 on the corresponding side of each of the two adjacent heating wires 14. This means that the straight line containing the series connection 15 divides the heating wires 14 into two symmetrical sections, with the upper and lower sections of each heating wire 14 connected in parallel, and the heating wires 14 connected in series. Furthermore, the smooth transition between the first heating segment 11 and the second heating segment 12 facilitates even heat distribution and prevents heat accumulation and splattering at sharp corners.

[0078] Furthermore, the distance between two adjacent heating wires 14 in the first heating region A is greater than the distance between two adjacent heating wires 14 in the second heating region B. That is, the length of the series section 15 in the first heating region A is D5, and the length of the series section 15 in the second heating region B is D6, and D5 is greater than D6. Thus, when the heating element 100 is energized and heats up, the temperature of the first heating region A is further finely adjusted to decrease, and the temperature of the second heating region B is finely adjusted to increase, so that the temperature in the middle of the heating part 10 tends to be similar to the temperature on both sides, and the temperature of the heating part 10 is more uniformly distributed in the transverse direction.

[0079] In this embodiment, the cross-sectional areas of the first heating segment 11 and the second heating segment 12 are the same, that is, the width d1 of the first heating segment 11 and the second heating segment 12 is less than the minimum width d2 of the conductive part 20, so that the conductive part 20 generates less heat when the heating body 100 is energized and the heat generated when the heating body 100 is heated is concentrated in the area of ​​the heating part 10.

[0080] It should be noted that the cross-sectional area of ​​each first heating segment 11 in this embodiment can also adopt a gradual structure, that is, the width of the first heating segment 11 gradually shrinks from the middle to both ends, so that the temperature of the heating part 10 is more uniformly distributed along the longitudinal direction.

[0081] Preferably, the width of the series portion 15 in the first heating region A can be set to be greater than the width of the series portion 15 in the second heating region B, thereby further reducing the temperature at the center of the heating part 10 and promoting uniform temperature across the entire heating part 10.

[0082] Please see Figure 9 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of another embodiment of the heating element 100 of the present invention. In this embodiment, the heating part 10 of the heating element 100 includes a plurality of rhomboid heating wires 14. The plurality of heating wires 14 are connected in series in the transverse direction between two conductive parts 20. Each heating wire 14 has a rhomboid hole. The maximum transverse spacing of the rhomboid holes of the heating wires 14 in the first heating region A is D7, and the maximum transverse spacing of the rhomboid holes of the heating wires 14 in the second heating region B is D8. D7 is greater than D8.

[0083] When the heating element 100 is powered on, it reduces the heat generated per unit area of ​​the first heating region A, thus lowering the temperature of the first heating region A; while it increases the heat generated per unit area of ​​the second heating region B, thus raising the temperature of the second heating region B. This reduces the temperature difference between the middle and sides of the heating part 10, making the temperature distribution of the heating part 10 more uniform along the lateral direction.

[0084] Specifically, in this embodiment, the heating wire 14 includes two parallel first heating segments 11 and two parallel second heating segments 12, which together form a rhomboid-shaped heating wire 14. The cross-sectional areas of the first heating segments 11 and the second heating segments 12 are the same, that is, the widths of the first heating segments 11 and the second heating segments 12 are d1, which is smaller than the minimum width d2 of the conductive part 20, so that the conductive part 20 generates less heat when the heating body 100 is energized, and the heat generated when the heating body 100 heats up is concentrated in the heating part 10 region.

[0085] A plurality of heating wires 14 are arranged laterally along their minor axis and longitudinally along their major axis. In this embodiment, the heating wires 14 are directly connected in series, and the connection point between any two adjacent heating wires 14 is located on the longitudinal centerline of the heating element 100. This ensures that the upper and lower parts of the heating wire 14 generate the same amount of heat in the longitudinal direction, which is beneficial for uniform heat distribution. Of course, in other embodiments, the heating wires 14 can also be arranged at intervals and connected in series sequentially.

[0086] In this embodiment, each heating wire 14 has a fixing part 13 connected to both ends of its long axis. The fixing part 13 extends longitudinally, that is, each fixing part 13 forms a Y-shaped structure with the first heating segment 11 and the second heating segment 12 connected to it, thereby improving the support strength of the heating part 10.

[0087] Preferably, the cross-sectional area of ​​the first heating segment 11 and the second heating segment 12 in this embodiment can also be set with a gradual structure, that is, the width of the first heating segment 11 and the second heating segment 12 gradually decreases from the end away from the fixed part 13 to the end closer to the fixed part 13, thereby reducing the temperature of the heating part 10 at the transverse centerline position, so that the temperature of the heating part 10 along the longitudinal direction is more uniform.

[0088] It should be noted that, Figure 5-9 The heating element 100 shown does not have a rough surface; this is only for the purpose of more concisely illustrating the specific shape and structure of the heating element 100, and does not represent [the intended meaning]. Figure 5-9 The heating element 100 in the middle does not have a rough surface structure.

[0089] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0090] The above is a description of the technical solution provided by the present invention. For those skilled in the art, based on the ideas of the embodiments of the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

Claims

1. A heating element, characterized in that, The heating element includes a heating part and conductive parts extending laterally from both ends of the heating part. The heating part has at least one fixing part connected to each of its two longitudinal sides. One side of the fixing part has an adsorption groove for adsorbing condensate. The fixing part has an edge portion protruding from its side, which surrounds the adsorption groove. The adsorption groove is open at one end adjacent to the heating part. When the heating element is assembled into the atomizer, it is clamped and fixed in the vertical direction by an oil guide and a support to form a heating assembly. The support is used to support the conductive part and the fixing part.

2. The heating element as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The protrusion height of the edge is less than 1 mm.

3. The heating element as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the heating element that comes into contact with the oil guide is etched to form an irregular, rough surface.

4. The heating element as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-sectional area of ​​the conductive part gradually increases from one end near the heating part to the other end, and the minimum cross-sectional area of ​​the conductive part is greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the heating segment in the heating part.

5. The heating element as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The heating element is divided into a first heating region in the middle and a second heating region on both sides of the first heating region. The distance between two adjacent heating segments in the first heating region is greater than the distance between two adjacent heating segments in the second heating region.

6. The heating element as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The heating element is a heating wire that is S-shaped or continuously S-shaped and includes several first heating segments. The several first heating segments are arranged longitudinally at intervals and extend substantially laterally. One end of two adjacent first heating segments is connected together through a second heating segment, and the other end is separated from each other. The two free ends of the heating element are respectively connected to two conductive parts.

7. The heating element as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The heating element is a heating wire that is S-shaped or continuously S-shaped and includes several first heating segments. The several first heating segments are arranged laterally and extend substantially longitudinally. One end of two adjacent first heating segments is connected together through a second heating segment, and the other end is separated from each other. The two free ends of the heating element are respectively connected to two conductive parts. The distance between two adjacent first heating segments in the first heating region is D1, and the distance between two adjacent first heating segments in the second heating region is D2, where D1 is greater than D2.

8. The heating element as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The heating element includes a plurality of rectangular heating wires, which are spaced apart laterally and connected in series between two conductive elements. Each heating wire includes two first heating segments that extend longitudinally and are parallel to each other, and the two ends of the two first heating segments are respectively connected to a second heating segment. The distance between the two first heating segments of the heating wire in the first heating region is D3, and the distance between the two first heating segments of the heating wire in the second heating region is D4, where D3 is greater than D4.

9. The heating element as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The distance between two adjacent heating wires in the first heating region is D5, and the distance between two adjacent heating wires in the second heating region is D6, where D5 is greater than D6.

10. The heating element according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that, The first heating segment and the second heating segment have the same cross-sectional area, which is smaller than the minimum cross-sectional area of ​​the conductive part.

11. The heating element according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that, The cross-sectional area of ​​each of the first heating sections gradually decreases and extends from the middle to both ends.

12. The heating element according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that, The cross-sectional area of ​​the fixing part is larger than the cross-sectional areas of the first heating segment and the second heating segment.

13. The heating element as described in claim 12, characterized in that, Each of the second heating segments is connected to one of the fixing parts.

14. The heating element as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The fixing part extends longitudinally.

15. The heating element as described in claim 12, characterized in that, One portion of the fixing part extends obliquely along one end close to the heating element, and the other portion of the fixing part extends obliquely along the other end close to the heating element.

16. The heating element as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that, The second heating section is an arc shape that bulges outward from the center.

17. The heating element as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The heating element includes several diamond-shaped heating wires, which are connected in series in the transverse direction between two conductive elements. Each of the heating wires has a diamond-shaped hole. The maximum horizontal spacing of the diamond-shaped holes of the heating wires in the first heating region is D7, and the maximum horizontal spacing of the diamond-shaped holes of the heating wires in the second heating region is D8, where D7 is greater than D8.

18. The heating element as claimed in claim 17, characterized in that, The short axis of the heating wires is arranged laterally, and the long axis is arranged longitudinally, with a fixing part connected to each end of the long axis of each heating wire.

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