Atomizers and Heated Non-combustible Appliances

Abstract

This invention relates to an atomizer and a heated non-combustible appliance. The atomizer includes at least two heating elements, and the atomizing medium is disposed within a space formed between two adjacent heating elements. The opposite sides of the atomizing medium can be simultaneously heated by the two adjacent heating elements, effectively increasing the contact thermal resistance of the atomizing medium and maximizing the heat transfer to the atomizing medium, thereby increasing thermal efficiency and improving heating uniformity. It can simultaneously solve the problems of small contact area when heating the atomizing medium with sheet-shaped and rod-shaped heating elements, and uneven heating of the inner wall and center of the atomizing medium with tubular heating elements. The aerosol generated after atomization within the placement space circulates through the ventilation channel formed by the inner ring space of the annular heating element. Furthermore, the atomizer can be configured to adjust the number of heating elements and, consequently, the amount of atomizing medium, making it more adaptable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of atomization structure technology, and in particular to atomizers and heated non-combustible appliances. Background Technology

[0002] Heated non-combustible appliances primarily use a heating element to control the temperature of an atomized medium, thereby releasing extracts from the medium. Currently, traditional heated non-combustible appliances employ two methods: one involves inserting a sheet or rod-shaped heating element into the center of the atomized medium for heating, while the other involves placing the atomized medium within a tubular heating element. However, sheet and rod-shaped heating elements have a small heating area for the atomized medium, making it more prone to overheating closer to the heating element, resulting in poor heating uniformity. Similarly, with tubular heating elements, the temperature of the atomized medium near the center does not rise easily, while the atomized medium near the sides is prone to overheating, also leading to poor heating uniformity. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an atomizer and a heat-not-burning appliance that can improve heating uniformity in response to the above problems.

[0004] An atomizer includes a heating element, the heating element having a ring structure, and at least two heating elements, each of which is coaxially spaced apart, and the inner space of each heating element is interconnected to form an air exchange channel, and the gap between two adjacent heating elements forms a placement space for placing an atomizing medium.

[0005] In one embodiment, the heating element is a plate-type heating ring.

[0006] In one embodiment, the atomizer further includes a carrier member, a carrier cavity is formed therein, and a vent hole communicating with the carrier cavity is provided on the carrier member. All the heating elements are disposed in the carrier cavity, and the vent hole is correspondingly connected with the ventilation channel.

[0007] In one embodiment, the atomizer further includes a connecting electrode disposed within the carrier cavity. All the heating elements are electrically connected to one end of the connecting electrode. An electrode hole communicating with the carrier cavity is also provided on the outer wall of the carrier. The other end of the connecting electrode passes through the electrode hole.

[0008] In one embodiment, the connecting electrode is a strip structure, and the length direction of the connecting electrode is the direction in which the heating elements are stacked. All the heating elements are connected in parallel at different positions at one end of the connecting electrode.

[0009] In one embodiment, the atomizer further includes a suction nozzle with a suction channel formed therein. The suction nozzle is disposed on the carrier so that the ventilation channel is connected to the suction channel. The electrode hole and the ventilation hole are both opened on the outer wall of the carrier facing away from the suction nozzle.

[0010] In one embodiment, the support member includes at least two support units, each of which has a support through hole. The support units are stacked on top of each other so that the support through holes are interconnected to form the support cavity. Each support unit is movable relative to an adjacent support unit so that the support through hole can be staggered relative to the adjacent support through hole. Each support through hole has a heating element disposed therein, which can move synchronously with the corresponding support unit. The heating elements in two adjacent support through holes are spaced apart.

[0011] In one embodiment, the atomizer further includes a rotating shaft, and the support member has a rotating hole that extends through the entire support unit along the axial direction of the support through hole, and the rotating hole is spaced apart from the support through hole. The rotating shaft passes through the rotating hole, and the support unit is rotatable around the rotating shaft.

[0012] In one embodiment, the rotating shaft is a first electrode, each heating element is provided with an electrical connection portion, and each supporting unit is provided with a connecting groove connecting the supporting through hole and the rotating hole. The electrical connection portion passes through the connecting groove and makes electrical contact with the first electrode, and the electrical connection portion is rotatable around the first electrode; or

[0013] In one embodiment, the atomizer further includes a first electrode disposed on the rotating shaft. Each heating element is provided with an electrical connection portion, and each support unit is provided with a connecting groove that connects the support through hole and the rotating hole. The electrical connection portion passes through the connecting groove and makes electrical contact with the first electrode, and the electrical connection portion is rotatable around the rotating shaft.

[0014] In one embodiment, the atomizer further includes a second electrode. Each of the carrier units has a mounting through hole, and each mounting through hole contains a second electrode. The heating element in each carrier through hole is electrically connected to the second electrode on the corresponding carrier unit. When the carrier through holes are connected to each other, the mounting through holes of each carrier unit are interconnected, so that the second electrodes on each carrier unit are in contact with each other and electrically connected.

[0015] In one embodiment, the second electrode is a magnetic electrode; and / or the first electrode is a magnetic electrode.

[0016] In one embodiment, the carrier further includes a first support portion and a second support portion spaced apart from the first support portion. All the carrier units are stacked between the first support portion and the second support portion. The first support portion has a first receiving hole communicating with the carrier through hole. An end heating element is disposed in the first receiving hole. The end heating element is annular, and the inner annular space of the end heating element is communicating with the ventilation channel. The second support portion has a vent hole communicating with the carrier through hole. The heating element in each carrier through hole is disposed close to the second support portion. Each carrier unit is movable relative to the first support portion and the second support portion.

[0017] In one embodiment, the carrier includes at least two carrier units, with one carrier unit disposed between each pair of adjacent heating elements. The carrier unit encloses the placement space, and a placement opening communicating with the placement space is formed on the side of the carrier unit facing one of the heating elements, and a heating opening communicating with the placement space is formed on the side of the carrier unit facing the other adjacent heating element. The carrier unit is movable relative to the heating element so that the placement opening and the heating element can be misaligned.

[0018] In one embodiment, the atomizer further includes an atomizing medium disposed within the placement space; and the atomizing medium is annular in shape, with its inner annular space communicating with the inner annular space of the heating element.

[0019] In one embodiment, the inner ring size of the atomizing medium is the same as the inner ring size of the heating element, and the outer ring size of the atomizing medium is the same as the outer ring size of the heating element.

[0020] A heat-not-burning appliance includes a power supply unit and an atomizer as described above, the atomizer being disposed on the power supply unit, the power supply unit being used to supply power to the heating element.

[0021] The aforementioned atomizer and heated non-combustible appliance place the atomizing medium within a space formed between two adjacent heating elements. Since both opposite sides of the atomizing medium can be simultaneously heated by the two adjacent heating elements, this solves the problems of small contact area when heating the atomizing medium with sheet-shaped and rod-shaped heating elements, and uneven heating of the inner wall and center of tubular heating elements. By sandwiching the atomizing medium between two annular heating elements, the contact thermal resistance of the atomizing medium is effectively increased, allowing heat to be transferred to the atomizing medium to the maximum extent, increasing thermal efficiency and improving heating uniformity. The aerosol generated after atomization within the placement space circulates through the ventilation channel formed by the inner annular space of the annular heating elements. Furthermore, the aforementioned atomizer can be configured with a greater number of heating elements, and the amount of atomizing medium can be adjusted accordingly, making it more adaptable. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the invention.

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying 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.

[0024] Furthermore, the accompanying drawings are not drawn to a 1:1 scale, and the relative dimensions of the various components are shown as examples only and not necessarily to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the atomizer in one embodiment;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The cross-sectional view of the atomizer shown;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The cross-sectional view of the atomizer shown is omitted, omitting the suction nozzle;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The image shows a bottom view of the atomizer.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the atomizer in another embodiment;

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a support unit in the atomizer after rotation;

[0031] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The cross-sectional view of the atomizer shown;

[0032] Figure 8 for Figure 6 The cross-sectional view of the atomizer shown is omitted, omitting the suction nozzle;

[0033] Figure 9 for Figure 6 The image shows a bottom view of the atomizer.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0035] 10. Atomizer; 100. Heating element; 110. Air exchange channel; 120. Placement space; 130. Electrical connection part; 200. Atomizing medium; 300. Support member; 310. Support cavity; 320. Vent hole; 330. Electrode hole; 340. Support unit; 342. Support through hole; 344. Placement port; 346. Heating port; 348. Mounting through hole; 350. First support part; 351. First receiving hole; 352. End heating element; 353. Second receiving hole; 354. First mating electrode; 360. Second support part; 361. First receiving hole; 361. Second receiving hole; 363. Second mating electrode; 370. Rotation hole; 400. Connecting electrode; 500. Suction nozzle; 510. Suction channel; 600. Rotation shaft; 700. Second electrode. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be practiced in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0037] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment of the present invention, the atomizer 10 is used to heat a solid atomizing medium and can at least ensure the uniformity of heating of the atomizing medium. Specifically, the atomizer 10 includes a heating element 100, which has a ring structure. There are at least two heating elements 100, which are coaxially spaced apart. The annular spaces of each heating element 100 are interconnected to form a ventilation channel 110. The gap between two adjacent heating elements 100 forms a placement space 120 for placing the atomizing medium 200.

[0038] The aforementioned atomizer 10 and heated non-combustible appliance place the atomizing medium 200 within a placement space 120 formed between two adjacent heating elements 100. Since both opposite sides of the atomizing medium 200 can be simultaneously heated by the two adjacent heating elements 100, this solves the problems of small contact area when heating the atomizing medium 200 with sheet-shaped and rod-shaped heating elements 100, and uneven heating of the inner wall and middle of the atomizing medium 200 when heating with a tubular heating element 100. By sandwiching the atomizing medium 200 between two annular heating elements 100, the contact thermal resistance of the atomizing medium 200 is effectively increased, allowing the heat from the heating elements 100 to be transferred to the atomizing medium 200 to the maximum extent, increasing thermal efficiency and improving heating uniformity. The aerosol generated after atomization within the placement space 120 circulates through the ventilation channel 110 formed by the inner annular space of the annular heating elements 100. Meanwhile, the atomizer 10 can also be configured to have a greater number of heating elements 100, and the number of atomizing media 200 can be configured according to the number of heating elements 100, making it more adaptable.

[0039] In one embodiment, the heating element 100 is a plate-type heating ring. All the plate-type heating rings are stacked and spaced apart along the inner ring axis, i.e., all the plate-type heating rings are coaxially spaced. While ensuring the heating area for the atomizing medium 200, the plate-type heating ring design helps reduce the size of the atomizer 10, facilitating its miniaturization. Furthermore, since the heating element 100 is a plate-type heating ring, compared to a tubular heating element, heat loss on the outer wall of the heating element 100 is reduced, and the difficulty of heat insulation on the outer wall of a tubular heating element 100 is avoided.

[0040] Specifically, the heating element 100 is a ceramic heating plate, which has high heating efficiency and can improve the atomization efficiency of the atomizing medium 200. Further, the ceramic heating plate is an alumina ceramic heating plate. The alumina ceramic heating plate is formed by printing tungsten or other high-melting-point metal heating resistor paste onto an alumina ceramic green body according to the heating circuit, and then sintering it. Alumina has a thermal conductivity of 20 W / (m·K), which gives the alumina ceramic heating plate advantages such as corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance, long lifespan, high efficiency and energy saving, uniform temperature, good thermal conductivity, and fast thermal compensation. Moreover, the alumina ceramic heating plate does not contain harmful substances such as lead, cadmium, and mercury, meeting food safety and environmental protection standards. In other embodiments, the heating element 100 can also be other heating components capable of heating and atomizing the atomizing medium 200.

[0041] In one embodiment, the heating element 100 is provided with two leads for electrical connection, which facilitates the electrical connection of the heating element 100.

[0042] See Figure 2 and Figure 3In one embodiment, the atomizer 10 further includes a support member 300, within which a support cavity 310 is formed. A vent 320 communicating with the support cavity 310 is provided on the support member 300. All heating elements 100 are disposed within the support cavity 310, and the vent 320 is correspondingly connected to the ventilation channel 110. The support member 300 facilitates the containment of the heating elements 100, allowing the aerosol generated after atomization to effectively enter the ventilation channel 110. Furthermore, the vent 320 facilitates airflow within the ventilation channel 110.

[0043] In this embodiment, the carrier 300 is an indivisible integral structure, which can ensure the stability of the heating element 100 disposed in the carrier cavity 310.

[0044] In one embodiment, the atomizer 10 further includes an atomizing medium 200, which is disposed within the placement space 120. By directly placing the atomizing medium 200 within the placement space 120, atomization uniformity is further ensured. In this embodiment, since the carrier 300 is a single integral structure, the atomizing medium 200 and the heating element 100 are simultaneously placed within the carrier cavity 310. When the atomizing medium 200 is depleted, a new atomizer 10 can be directly replaced. The atomizer 10 is a disposable and replaceable component, which also solves the problem of difficulty in cleaning the heating space and ventilation channel of traditional atomizers 10.

[0045] Specifically, the atomizing medium 200 is ring-shaped, and the inner ring space of the atomizing medium 200 is relatively connected to the inner ring space of the heating element 100. Since the atomizing medium 200 has a hollow structure, it ensures effective communication between the spaces between the inner rings of two adjacent heating elements 100, thus ensuring the stability of airflow within the ventilation channel 110.

[0046] Furthermore, the inner ring size of the atomizing medium 200 is consistent with the inner ring size of the heating element 100, ensuring the contact area between the atomizing medium 200 and the heating element 100, and further ensuring the uniformity of heating. In another embodiment, the inner ring size of the atomizing medium 200 can also be slightly larger than the inner ring size of the heating element 100. By setting the inner ring size of the atomizing medium 200 to be slightly larger than the inner ring size of the heating element 100, it can be ensured that the inner ring surface of the atomizing medium 200 is completely disposed on the heating element 100, thereby ensuring sufficient heating and atomization on one side of the inner ring surface of the atomizing medium 200.

[0047] Furthermore, the outer ring size of the atomizing medium 200 is consistent with the outer ring size of the heating element 100. Since the atomizing medium 200 can be in complete contact with the heating element 100, the uniformity of heating the atomizing medium 200 is further ensured. In another embodiment, the outer ring size of the atomizing medium 200 can also be slightly smaller than the outer ring size of the heating element 100. By setting the outer ring size of the atomizing medium 200 to be slightly smaller than the outer ring size of the heating element 100, it can be ensured that the outer ring surface of the atomizing medium 200 is completely disposed on the heating element 100, thereby ensuring sufficient heating and atomization on one side of the outer ring surface of the atomizing medium 200.

[0048] In one embodiment, the atomizer 10 further includes a connecting electrode 400 disposed within the support cavity 310. All heating elements 100 are electrically connected to one end of the connecting electrode 400. An electrode hole 330 communicating with the support cavity 310 is also provided on the outer wall of the support member 300, and the other end of the connecting electrode 400 passes through the electrode hole 330. By connecting all heating elements 100 to the connecting electrode 400, it is convenient to connect a power source through the portion of the connecting electrode 400 passing through the electrode hole 330, so that the heating elements 100 can be energized and heated.

[0049] See also Figure 4 In one embodiment, there are two connecting electrodes 400, and the two leads of a single heating element 100 are respectively connected to the two connecting electrodes 400. The two connecting electrodes 400 are respectively connected to the positive and negative terminals, so as to realize the flow of current in the heating element 100.

[0050] Specifically, the carrier 300 has two electrode holes 330, and the other ends of the two connecting electrodes 400 respectively pass through the two electrode holes 330. Furthermore, the two electrode holes 330 are separated to facilitate the insulation of the two connecting electrodes 400.

[0051] In this embodiment, all heating elements 100 are connected in parallel to the connecting electrode 400. This parallel connection allows adjacent heating elements 100 to simultaneously heat the same atomizing medium 200 from both above and below. Furthermore, it ensures that the heating elements 100 on opposite sides of the atomizing medium 200 reach the same temperature under the same voltage, achieving uniform heating of the opposite sides of the atomizing medium 200 and preventing uneven temperature distribution, thus avoiding localized scorching and unheated areas.

[0052] In one embodiment, the connecting electrode 400 is a strip-shaped structure, with its length aligned with the direction in which the heating elements 100 are stacked. All heating elements 100 are connected in parallel at different positions on one end of the connecting electrode 400. The other end of the connecting electrode 400 passes through the electrode hole 330. By making the connecting electrode 400 strip-shaped, it is easy to connect all heating elements 100 to the connecting electrode 400 simultaneously.

[0053] In one embodiment, the connecting electrode 400 is a magnetic electrode. By setting the connecting electrode 400 as a magnetic electrode, it is easier for the connecting electrode 400 to make electrical contact with other electrical devices. The magnetic electrode connects to the power supply and circuit control to activate the heating element 100 to heat the atomizing medium 200.

[0054] In another embodiment, a magnetic element is provided on the outer wall of the carrier 300, where the electrode hole 330 is located. The magnetic element allows for stable connection between the carrier 300 and other components, ensuring stable docking of the connecting electrode 400 with other components, and also facilitates the replacement of the carrier 300. In this embodiment, the other components can be the battery body, and the carrier 300 is connected to the battery body, through which the heating element 100 is powered.

[0055] In one embodiment, the electrode hole 330 and the vent hole 320 are both formed on the same outer wall of the support member 300. Specifically, see [reference needed]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The atomizer 10 also includes a suction nozzle 500, which has a suction channel 510. The suction nozzle 500 is mounted on the support member 300 so that the ventilation channel 110 is connected to the suction channel 510. The electrode hole 330 and the vent hole 320 are both located on the outer wall of the support member 300 facing away from the suction nozzle 500. When suction force is applied to the ventilation channel 110 through the suction nozzle 500, air can enter the ventilation channel 110 through the vent hole 320 and be discharged through the suction channel 510. The electrode hole 330 and the vent hole 320 are both located on the same outer wall of the support member 300, which facilitates the connection of the electrode 400 and the flow of air.

[0056] In other embodiments, the positions of the electrode hole 330 and the air vent 320 can be adjusted according to the different installation positions of the atomizer 10.

[0057] The aforementioned atomizer 10, carrier 300, and suction nozzle 500 form a semi-enclosed structure. The atomizing medium 200 and heating element 100 are simultaneously housed within the carrier cavity 310. When the atomizing medium 200 is depleted, a new atomizer 10 can be directly replaced, solving the problem of traditional atomizers 10 being difficult to clean. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the suction nozzle 500 is detachably connected to the carrier 300, allowing the suction nozzle 500 to be reused.

[0058] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 In another embodiment, the atomizer 10 differs from the atomizer 10 in the above embodiments in that:

[0059] See Figures 6 to 8 In this embodiment, the support member 300 includes at least two support units 340, each support unit 340 having a support through hole 342 formed therein. The support units 340 are stacked on top of each other so that the support through holes 342 are interconnected to form a support cavity 310. Each support unit 340 is movable relative to the adjacent support unit 340 so that the support through hole 342 can be staggered relative to the adjacent support through hole 342. Each support through hole 342 is provided with a heating element 100. The heating element 100 can move synchronously with the corresponding support unit 340, and the heating elements 100 in two adjacent support through holes 342 are spaced apart.

[0060] In use, one support unit 340 is movable relative to other adjacent support units 340, so that the support through-hole 342 of the support unit 340 is misaligned. This facilitates the placement of the atomizing medium 200 into the support through-hole 342 from one side, placing the atomizing medium 200 on one side of the heating element 100 within the support through-hole 342. The relative mobility of each support unit 340 allows for easy replacement of the atomizing medium 200 after it has been consumed, by moving the support unit 340 to misalign the support through-hole 342.

[0061] Specifically, the support through-hole 342 of a single support unit 340 penetrates the opposite side walls of the support unit 340, thereby forming a placement port 344 on one side wall and a heating port 346 on the other side wall, wherein the heating element 100 is disposed near the heating port 346. In two adjacent support units 340, the placement port 344 of one support unit 340 can be connected to the heating port 346 of the other support unit 340. When the support through-hole 342 of the support unit 340 is misaligned, that is, the placement port 344 is misaligned relative to the adjacent support unit 340, the atomizing medium 200 can be placed into the support through-hole 342 through the placement port 344 of the support unit 340 and placed on the heating element 100.

[0062] In one embodiment, the support member 300 further includes a first support portion 350 and a second support portion 360 spaced apart from the first support portion 350. All support units 340 are stacked between the first support portion 350 and the second support portion 360. The first support portion 350 has a first receiving hole 351 communicating with the support through hole 342. An end heating element 352 is disposed inside the first receiving hole 351. The end heating element 352 is annular, and the inner annular space of the end heating element 352 communicates with the ventilation channel 110. The second support portion 360 has a vent hole 320 communicating with the support through hole 342. The heating element 100 in each support through hole 342 is disposed close to the second support portion 360. Each support unit 340 is movable relative to the first support portion 350 and the second support portion 360. By setting the first support portion 350 and the second support portion 360, it is convenient to support each support unit 340 and provide movable support for the movement of the support unit 340. Furthermore, since each heating element 100 is positioned close to the second support portion 360, it facilitates the establishment of a gap between the heating element 100 located in the support unit 340 near the first support portion 350 and the end heating element 352, enabling the heating of the atomizing medium 200 within the support unit 340. Specifically, the heating port 346 of each support unit 340 faces the second support portion 360, and the placement port 344 faces the first support portion 350.

[0063] In one embodiment, the support units 340 are rotatable relative to each other, so that the placement opening 344 can be misaligned with the adjacent support unit 340. Specifically, the rotation axis of the support unit 340 is aligned with the axis of the support through hole 342, and the axes of the support through holes 342 are spaced apart.

[0064] Specifically, each supporting unit 340 is rotatable relative to the first support portion 350 and the second support portion 360, and the rotation axis of the supporting unit 340 is spaced apart from the axis of the supporting through hole 342. This facilitates the misalignment of the supporting through hole 342.

[0065] In another embodiment, the support unit 340 may also be retractable relative to the first support portion 350 or the second support portion 360, so that the support through hole 342 and the adjacent support unit 340 can be staggered.

[0066] In one embodiment, the atomizer 10 further includes a rotating shaft 600. A rotating hole 370 is provided on the support member 300, extending through all support units 340 along the axial direction of the support through hole 342 and spaced apart from the support through hole 342. The rotating shaft 600 passes through the rotating hole 370, allowing the support units 340 to rotate around the rotating shaft 600. All support units 340 are stacked along the axial direction of the rotating hole 370. When it is necessary to rotate one of the support units 340, that support unit 340 can rotate around the rotating shaft 600, allowing its placement opening 344 to be misaligned with adjacent support units 340, facilitating the placement of the atomizing medium 200.

[0067] In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 600 serves as the first electrode. Each heating element 100 is provided with an electrical connection portion 130, and each supporting unit 340 has a connecting groove that connects the supporting through hole 342 and the rotating hole 370. The electrical connection portion 130 passes through the connecting groove and makes electrical contact with the first electrode, and the electrical connection portion 130 is rotatable around the first electrode. Specifically, the end heating element 352 is electrically connected to the first electrode. By setting the first electrode as a shaft-like structure, the electrical connection portion 130 on the heating element 100 slides in contact with the first electrode during rotation, thereby facilitating the stable rotation of the heating element 100 relative to the first electrode and ensuring the stability of the electrical connection between the heating element 100 and the first electrode through the electrical connection portion 130.

[0068] In one embodiment, the electrical connection portion 130 can be a ring-shaped structure, and the electrical connection portion 130 is sleeved on the first electrode. In another embodiment, the electrical connection portion 130 can also be an arc-shaped structure, and the inner arc surface of the electrical connection portion 130 is attached to the first electrode.

[0069] In another embodiment, the atomizer 10 may further include a first electrode disposed on the rotating shaft 600. Each heating element 100 is provided with an electrical connection portion 130, and each supporting unit 340 has a connecting groove connecting the supporting through hole 342 and the rotating hole 370. The electrical connection portion 130 passes through the connecting groove and makes electrical contact with the first electrode, and the electrical connection portion 130 is rotatable around the rotating shaft 600. For example, the first electrode can be attached to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 600 to ensure that the electrical connection portion 130 makes electrical contact with the first electrode during rotation.

[0070] In one embodiment, the atomizer 10 further includes a second electrode 700. Each support unit 340 is provided with a mounting through hole 348, and a second electrode 700 is disposed in each mounting through hole 348. The heating element 100 in each support through hole 342 is electrically connected to the second electrode 700 on the corresponding support unit 340. When the support through holes 342 are relatively connected, the mounting through holes 348 of each support unit 340 are interconnected, so that the second electrodes 700 on each support unit 340 are in contact with each other and electrically connected.

[0071] Specifically, the mounting through hole 348 and the supporting through hole 342 are spaced apart to ensure the stability of the second electrode 700 located within the mounting through hole 348. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the inner wall of the mounting through hole 348 may also be connected to the inner wall of the supporting through hole 342.

[0072] In this embodiment, the first electrode and the second electrode 700 are connected to the positive and negative terminals, respectively, to enable the heating element 100 to be powered on. When the various supporting through holes 342 are relatively connected, the atomizer 10 can be understood as being in a usable state. In this state, the various second electrodes 700 are in electrical contact with each other to facilitate the power supply to each heating element 100. When the supporting unit 340 is rotated to the state where the supporting through holes 342 are misaligned and the atomizing medium 200 needs to be placed, the second electrode 700 on the supporting unit 340 is misaligned relative to the second electrodes 700 on other supporting units 340. At this time, the heating elements 100 cannot be electrically connected in parallel, and the purpose of simultaneous power supply and heating cannot be achieved.

[0073] In this embodiment, the second electrode 700 is a magnetic electrode. When the various carrying through holes 342 are interconnected, the various second electrodes 700 can attract each other, improving the stability of the electrical connection between the various second electrodes 700.

[0074] In one embodiment, the first support portion 350 is provided with a second receiving hole 353. When the various bearing through holes 342 are relatively connected, the second receiving hole 353 can be connected to the mounting through hole 348. A first mating electrode 354 is provided in the second receiving hole 353, and the first mating electrode 354 is electrically connected to the end heating element 352. The first mating electrode 354 can make contact with and be electrically connected to the second electrode 700 in the adjacent bearing unit 340. The first mating electrode 354 facilitates the energization of the end heating element 352.

[0075] Specifically, the first mating electrode 354 is a magnetic electrode, which facilitates the improvement of the reliability of the mutual adsorption connection between the first mating electrode 354 and the second electrode 700.

[0076] See Figure 8 and Figure 9In one embodiment, the second support portion 360 has a first receiving hole 361 and a second receiving hole 362. The first receiving hole 361 is connected to the rotating hole 370, and the first electrode passes through the first receiving hole 361. When the various bearing through holes 342 are connected to each other, the second receiving hole 362 is connected to the mounting through hole 348, and a second mating electrode 363 is provided in the second receiving hole 362. The second mating electrode 363 can make contact with and electrically connect to the second electrode 700 in the adjacent bearing unit 340. By providing the first receiving hole 361 and the second receiving hole 362 on the second support portion 360, it is convenient to realize the electrical connection between the first electrode and the external power supply, and it is convenient to realize the electrical connection between the second electrode 700 and the external power supply through the second mating electrode 363.

[0077] In this embodiment, the second mating electrode 363 is a magnetic electrode, which on the one hand facilitates the improvement of the stability of the contact connection between the second electrode 700 and the second mating electrode 363, and on the other hand facilitates the improvement of the reliability of the connection between the second mating electrode 363 and the external power supply.

[0078] In one embodiment, the first electrode is a magnetic electrode, which facilitates improved reliability of the connection between the first electrode and the external power supply.

[0079] for Figures 5 to 9 The atomizer 10 shown includes a support member 300 comprising at least two support units 340, forming a layered structure. Each support unit 340 is rotatable, facilitating the replacement of the atomizing medium 200. This design ensures heating uniformity and efficiency without requiring replacement of the atomizer 10, necessitating only the replacement of the atomizing medium 200. This structure is more environmentally friendly, has a lower waste rate, and lower operating costs.

[0080] Of course, in other embodiments, the atomizer 10 and Figures 5 to 9 The difference in the atomizer 10 shown is as follows:

[0081] The support member 300 includes at least two support units 340. One support unit 340 is disposed between every two adjacent heating elements 100. Each support unit 340 encloses a placement space 120. One side of the support unit 340 facing a heating element 100 has a placement opening 344 communicating with the placement space 120, and the other side facing the adjacent heating element 100 has a heating opening 346 communicating with the placement space 120. The support unit 340 is movable relative to the heating element 100, allowing the placement opening 344 to be misaligned with the heating element 100. In this embodiment, the heating element 100 does not rotate synchronously with the support unit 340.

[0082] Specifically, the support unit 340 is rotatable relative to the heating element 100 so that the placement port 344 can be rotated away from the heating element 100.

[0083] One embodiment of the heated non-combustible appliance includes a power supply unit and an atomizer 10 as described in any of the above embodiments. The atomizer 10 is disposed on the power supply unit, which supplies power to the heating element 100. The power supply unit facilitates the supply of power to the heating element 100, thereby facilitating the heating of the atomizing medium 200 by the heating element 100.

[0084] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the two connecting electrodes 400 are respectively connected to the positive and negative terminals of the power supply body.

[0085] like Figure 6 and 7 As shown, in another embodiment, the first electrode and the second mating electrode 363 are respectively connected to the positive and negative terminals of the power supply body.

[0086] The atomizer 10 and the heated non-combustible appliance in the above embodiments have at least the following advantages:

[0087] 1. The atomizing medium 200 uses the heating element 100 to achieve layered heating, so that the atomizing medium 200 is heated evenly and the degree of baking atomization and color change is uniform.

[0088] 2. Traditional sheet and rod-shaped heating elements require a preheating period, typically 15-20 seconds, to fully heat the atomizing medium 200 and generate an aerosol. However, the layered heating method of this application, due to the double-sided heating of the atomizing medium 200, increases the heating contact area, and the thinner thickness of the atomizing medium 200, reduces the preheating time to less than 10 seconds, increasing the aerosol generation rate and effectively improving the heating rate. Compared to heating methods where the atomizing medium is inserted into a tubular heating element, the atomizing medium 200 and the heating element 100 in this application can make better contact, reducing the gap between them, decreasing contact thermal resistance, and improving thermal conductivity.

[0089] 3. Traditional heated non-combustible appliances, regardless of whether the heating element is sheet-shaped, rod-shaped, or tubular, require cleaning of the heating pot and heating element into which the atomizing medium is inserted. Otherwise, residues generated during atomization and condensed scale from the atomized material will adhere to the heating surface. However, the present application... Figures 1 to 4 The atomizer 10 shown eliminates these cleaning processes, optimizing user convenience and improving ease of use.

[0090] 4. In the atomizer 10 of this application, each atomizing medium 200 is heated simultaneously by the upper and lower heating elements 100, which reduces the required power and the size of the power supply body, and further enables the heating non-combustible appliance to achieve miniaturization, thereby improving the portability of the heating non-combustible appliance and the power supply time of the power supply body.

[0091] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0092] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

[0093] 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," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0094] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0095] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0096] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0097] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

Claims

1. An atomizer, characterized in that, The atomizer includes a heating element and a support member. The support member includes at least two support units, each of which has a support through hole. The support units are stacked on top of each other so that the support through holes are interconnected to form a support cavity. Each support unit is movable relative to its adjacent support unit so that the support through holes can be staggered relative to the adjacent support through holes. Each support through hole contains a heating element, which is a ring structure. There are at least two heating elements, which are coaxially spaced apart. The ring spaces of each heating element are interconnected to form an air exchange channel. The gap between two adjacent heating elements forms a placement space for placing the atomizing medium.

2. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating element is a plate-type heating ring.

3. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support member has a vent hole that communicates with the support cavity, and the vent hole is correspondingly connected to the ventilation channel.

4. The atomizer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The atomizer also includes a connecting electrode, which is disposed in the support cavity. All the heating elements are electrically connected to one end of the connecting electrode. The outer wall of the support member is also provided with an electrode hole communicating with the support cavity. The other end of the connecting electrode passes through the electrode hole.

5. The atomizer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting electrode has a strip-shaped structure, and the length direction of the connecting electrode is the direction in which the heating elements are stacked. All the heating elements are connected in parallel at different positions at one end of the connecting electrode.

6. The atomizer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The atomizer also includes a suction nozzle, which has a suction channel formed inside. The suction nozzle is disposed on the support member so that the ventilation channel is connected to the suction channel. The electrode hole and the ventilation hole are both opened on the outer wall of the support member facing away from the suction nozzle.

7. The atomizer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The heating element can move synchronously with the corresponding support unit, and the heating elements in two adjacent support through holes are spaced apart.

8. The atomizer according to claim 7, characterized in that, The atomizer also includes a rotating shaft. The support member has a rotating hole. The rotating hole passes through the entire support unit along the axial direction of the support through hole, and the rotating hole is spaced apart from the support through hole. The rotating shaft passes through the rotating hole, and the support unit can rotate around the rotating shaft.

9. The atomizer according to claim 8, characterized in that, The rotating shaft is the first electrode. Each heating element is provided with an electrical connection part. Each supporting unit is provided with a connecting groove connecting the supporting through hole and the rotating hole. The electrical connection part passes through the connecting groove and makes electrical contact with the first electrode, and the electrical connection part is rotatable around the first electrode; or The atomizer also includes a first electrode, which is disposed on the rotating shaft. Each heating element is provided with an electrical connection part, and each supporting unit is provided with a connecting groove that connects the supporting through hole and the rotating hole. The electrical connection part passes through the connecting groove and makes electrical contact with the first electrode, and the electrical connection part is rotatable around the rotating shaft.

10. The atomizer according to claim 9, characterized in that, The atomizer also includes a second electrode. Each of the carrier units has a mounting through hole, and each of the mounting through holes has a second electrode. The heating element in each of the carrier through holes is electrically connected to the second electrode on the corresponding carrier unit. When the carrier through holes are connected to each other, the mounting through holes of each carrier unit are connected to each other so that the second electrodes on each carrier unit are in contact with each other and electrically connected.

11. The atomizer according to claim 10, characterized in that, The second electrode is a magnetic electrode; and / or the first electrode is a magnetic electrode.

12. The atomizer according to any one of claims 7-11, characterized in that, The support member further includes a first support portion and a second support portion spaced apart from the first support portion. All the support units are stacked between the first support portion and the second support portion. The first support portion has a first receiving hole that communicates with the support through hole. An end heating element is disposed in the first receiving hole. The end heating element is annular, and the inner annular space of the end heating element communicates with the ventilation channel. The second support portion has a vent hole that communicates with the support through hole. The heating element in each support through hole is disposed close to the second support portion. Each support unit is movable relative to the first support portion and the second support portion.

13. The atomizer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support member includes at least two support units, with one support unit disposed between each pair of adjacent heating elements. The support unit encloses the placement space, and the support unit has a placement opening communicating with the placement space on the side facing one of the heating elements, and a heating opening communicating with the placement space on the side facing the other adjacent heating element. The support unit is movable relative to the heating element so that the placement opening and the heating element can be misaligned.

14. The atomizer according to any one of claims 1-11 and 13, characterized in that, The atomizer also includes an atomizing medium, which is disposed within the placement space; and the atomizing medium is ring-shaped, with its inner ring space communicating with the inner ring space of the heating element.

15. The atomizer according to claim 14, characterized in that, The inner ring size of the atomizing medium is the same as the inner ring size of the heating element, and the outer ring size of the atomizing medium is the same as the outer ring size of the heating element.

16. A heating non-combustible appliance, characterized in that, The heated non-combustible appliance includes: Power supply unit; and The atomizer as described in any one of claims 1-15, wherein the atomizer is disposed on the power supply body, and the power supply body is used to supply power to the heating element.

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