Atomization device and control method

Abstract

The invention provides an atomization device and a control method, and belongs to the technical field of electronic atomization. The atomization device comprises a shell, a liquid storage cavity, an atomization assembly, a liquid storage part, a heating part, a liquid supply assembly and a power supply assembly. At least part of the liquid storage cavity is located in the shell, and the liquid storage cavity is used for storing a liquid aerosol generating substrate; the atomization assembly and the liquid storage cavity are arranged separately, and the liquid storage part is used for adsorbing an aerosol generating matrix; the heating element and the liquid storage element are arranged close to each other or in contact with each other; the heating element is used for heating and atomizing the aerosol generating matrix adsorbed on the liquid storage element; the liquid supply assembly is configured to intermittently transfer the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage cavity to at least one of the liquid storage part and the heating part during continuous operation. According to the atomization device, the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage cavity is transferred to the atomization assembly through the liquid supply assembly, so that it is guaranteed that the aerosol generating matrix with the preset amount is adsorbed to the atomization assembly, and the stability of the smoking taste of a user is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of electronic atomization technology, and in particular to an atomization device and a control method. Background Art

[0002] The electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) is a new type of electronic product, which is mainly composed of an atomization device and a liquid aerosol-generating matrix. The aerosol-generating matrix is ​​often a liquid preparation containing nicotine. The atomization component in the atomization device heats the aerosol-generating matrix and atomizes it into an aerosol for consumers to inhale.

[0003] In the related art, gravity and / or capillary force are used to deliver the aerosol-generating matrix to the atomizing component, and the atomizing component is prone to liquid oversaturation. On the one hand, liquid leakage is prone to occur, and on the other hand, the physical and chemical effects are affected, resulting in a poor inhalation taste. Summary of the invention

[0004] One embodiment of the present invention provides an atomization device, comprising: shell; a liquid storage chamber, at least partially located in the housing, the liquid storage chamber being used to store a liquid aerosol-generating substrate; Atomizing assembly, wherein the atomizing assembly and the liquid storage chamber are separated and arranged, and the atomizing assembly comprises: A liquid storage component, used for adsorbing the aerosol generating matrix; A heating element, wherein the heating element and the liquid storage element are arranged adjacent to or in contact with each other, and the heating element is used to generate heat to atomize the aerosol generating matrix adsorbed on the liquid storage element; a liquid supply component, wherein the liquid supply component is configured to intermittently transfer the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage chamber to at least one of the liquid storage element and the heat generating element when the liquid supply component is in continuous operation; A power supply component, the heating element and the liquid supply component are electrically connected to the power supply component respectively, and the power supply component is configured to provide working voltage for the heating element and the liquid supply component.

[0005] In one embodiment, the liquid supply assembly is configured to transfer a second preset amount of the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage chamber to the atomizer assembly when the aerosol generating substrate on the atomizer assembly is less than a first preset amount.

[0006] In one embodiment, the atomization device comprises a detection module, which is disposed in a main airway of the atomization device, and the detection module is used to detect, determine or calculate a remaining amount of the aerosol generating substrate on the atomization assembly.

[0007] In one embodiment, the detection module is a gas concentration detection module, which is used to detect the aerosol concentration in the main airway when the atomization component is started, and the gas concentration detection module is connected to the power supply component; The gas concentration detection module is configured such that: when the aerosol concentration in the main airway is less than a first preset concentration, the liquid supply component transfers a second preset amount of the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage chamber to the atomization component.

[0008] In one embodiment, the atomization device includes an airflow sensor and a processor, the processor receives a voltage signal from the airflow sensor, and controls the power supply component to provide the working voltage to the heating element based on the voltage signal; The processor is further configured to instruct the liquid supply assembly to operate based on the number of times the voltage signal is received or based on the duration of receiving the voltage signal.

[0009] In one embodiment, the atomization device further comprises a detection module, wherein the detection module is used to detect a time interval t1 between two consecutive triggerings of the airflow sensor; The detection module is configured to output a control signal for instructing the liquid supply component to operate when the time interval t1 is less than a first preset value and the airflow sensor is continuously triggered for m times or more.

[0010] In one embodiment, the detection module further includes an optical coupling detection module, and the optical coupling detection module is used to detect the working time t2 of the heating element; When t2=x*T, the liquid supply component transfers the second preset amount of the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage chamber to the liquid storage member; Wherein, T is the preset working cycle of the heating element, and x is a positive integer.

[0011] In one embodiment, the housing is provided with a control key for connecting to a liquid supply assembly, and the control key is configured to start the liquid supply assembly.

[0012] In one embodiment, the detection module is configured to: within a first preset time t0 after the atomization device is first started, the liquid supply component transfers the second preset amount of the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage chamber to the liquid storage member at a second preset time y×t3; Wherein, y is a positive integer, and t3 and t0 satisfy the relationship, t3<t0; The value range of t3 is 15min≤t3≤30min.

[0013] In one embodiment, the second preset amount is β, wherein the value range of β is 0.03 ml≤β≤0.1 ml.

[0014] In one embodiment, the liquid supply assembly includes a driver and a liquid supply member; The liquid supply member is connected to the driver, and is configured such that, under the drive of the driver, the liquid supply member can transfer the aerosol generating matrix from the liquid storage chamber to the liquid storage member.

[0015] In one embodiment, the liquid supply member comprises Actuating a rotating shaft; at least one connecting arm, the proximal end of the connecting arm being fixedly connected to the actuating shaft, and the actuating shaft driving the connecting arm to move from at least a first preset position to a second preset position; The liquid supply assembly is configured to absorb the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber at the first preset position, and release the absorbed aerosol generating matrix to the liquid absorbing member at the second preset position.

[0016] In one embodiment, the distal end of the connecting arm is provided with a groove for transferring the aerosol generating substrate.

[0017] In one embodiment, there are a plurality of connecting arms, and the plurality of connecting arms are arranged at intervals on the circumferential side of the actuating shaft.

[0018] In one embodiment, a second liquid absorbing member for transferring the aerosol generating matrix is ​​provided at one end of the connecting arm away from the actuating shaft, and the second liquid absorbing member and the liquid storage member are squeezed at the second preset position so that the aerosol generating matrix absorbed by the second liquid absorbing member is adsorbed by the liquid storage member.

[0019] In one embodiment, the liquid supply member includes an actuating shaft and a third liquid absorbing member wrapped around the outer circumference of the actuating shaft; The third liquid absorbent member is at least partially accommodated in the liquid storage cavity, and the third liquid absorbent member is at least partially in contact with the liquid storage member, so that the aerosol generating substrate absorbed by the third liquid absorbent member is adsorbed by the liquid storage member.

[0020] In one embodiment, the liquid storage chamber has an opening, and the connecting arm and / or the second liquid absorbing member can pass through the opening and move from the first preset position to the second preset position.

[0021] In one embodiment, the opening is at least partially located at an upper portion of the liquid storage chamber.

[0022] In one embodiment, the liquid supply member is provided with a receiving cavity, and a side wall of the liquid supply member is provided with a liquid inlet and a liquid discharge port communicating with the receiving cavity, the receiving cavity is communicated with the liquid storage cavity through the liquid inlet, and the receiving cavity is communicated with the periphery of the liquid supply member through the liquid discharge port; The side wall of the liquid supply member is provided with a first cover plate and a second cover plate, the first cover plate is slidably connected to the liquid supply member and covers the liquid inlet, and the second cover plate is slidably connected to the liquid supply member and covers the liquid outlet; The first cover plate and the second cover plate are respectively connected to the output end of the driver; The first cover is configured such that when the aerosol generating substrate on the atomizing assembly is less than a first preset amount, the driver drives the first cover to open and transfers the aerosol generating substrate stored in the accommodating chamber to the liquid storage member.

[0023] In a second aspect, the present application provides a control method for an atomization device, comprising: Based on the heating time of the heating element, determining whether the remaining amount of the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage element is less than a first preset amount; When the remaining amount is less than the first preset amount, the liquid supply assembly is instructed to operate, and the liquid supply assembly is configured to intermittently transfer the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage chamber to at least one of the liquid storage element and the heat generating element.

[0024] The embodiments of the present application have the following advantages: by arranging the atomizer assembly outside the liquid storage chamber, poor oil conduction of the atomizer assembly is avoided; when the aerosol generating matrix on the atomizer assembly is less than the first preset amount, the liquid supply assembly transfers the second preset amount of the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber to the atomizer assembly to ensure that the preset amount of the aerosol generating matrix is ​​adsorbed on the atomizer assembly, thereby ensuring the stability of the user's taste when inhaling.

[0025] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and understandable, preferred embodiments are given below and described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of an atomization device from one perspective in an embodiment; Figure 2 A cross-sectional view from one perspective of a first implementation of an atomizing device in an embodiment; Figure 3 A cross-sectional view from one perspective of a second embodiment of an atomizing device in an embodiment; Figure 4 A cross-sectional view from one perspective of a third embodiment of an atomizing device in an embodiment; Figure 5 A cross-sectional view from one perspective of a fourth embodiment of an atomizing device in an embodiment; Figure 6 The figure is a flow chart of a control method of an atomization device in an embodiment.

[0028] Description of main component symbols: 100-housing; 200-liquid storage chamber; 300-atomization assembly; 310-liquid storage member; 320-heating member; 330-liquid supply assembly; 340-power supply assembly; 350-detection module; 360-main airway; 370-air flow sensor; 380-processor; 400-control key; 331-driver; 332-liquid supply member; 3321-actuating shaft; 3322-connecting arm; 3323-groove; 500-second liquid absorption member; 3324-third liquid absorption member; 600-first cover plate; 700-second cover plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0030] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being "directly on" another element, there is no intermediate element. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0031] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0033] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used herein in the specification of the template are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, some embodiments of the present application provide an atomization device, which is mainly used to prevent the aerosol generating matrix from being oversaturated or insufficient in the atomization component 300, so as to ensure the stability and uniformity of the aerosol generating matrix content in the atomization component 300, so as to improve the user's smoking taste.

[0035] The atomizing device includes a housing 100 , a liquid storage chamber 200 , an atomizing assembly 300 , a liquid storage component 310 , a heating component 320 and a power supply component 340 .

[0036] The liquid storage chamber 200 is at least partially located in the housing 100. It is understood that, in some embodiments, a portion of the liquid storage chamber 200 is contained in the housing 100. In other embodiments, the liquid storage chamber 200 is completely contained in the housing 100.

[0037] It should be noted that the liquid storage chamber 200 is used to store liquid aerosol generating substrate.

[0038] In addition, the atomizer assembly 300 and the liquid storage chamber 200 are separated to prevent the atomizer assembly 300 from being immersed in the liquid storage chamber 200, thereby ensuring the relative stability of the atomizer assembly 300 and the liquid storage chamber 200. The atomizer assembly 300 includes a liquid storage component 310, a heating component 320, a liquid supply component 330 and a power supply component 340.

[0039] In this embodiment, the liquid storage member 310 is used to adsorb the aerosol generating substrate, that is, the liquid storage member 310 can adsorb part of the aerosol generating substrate stored in the liquid storage chamber 200. It can be understood that the liquid storage member 310 has a limited adsorption capacity for the aerosol generating substrate, that is, the liquid storage member 310 can adsorb a preset amount of the aerosol generating substrate, thereby ensuring the stability of the liquid storage member 310's adsorption capacity for the aerosol generating substrate.

[0040] By arranging the heating element 320 and the liquid storage element 310 adjacent to or in contact with each other, the heating element 320 is used to generate heat to atomize the aerosol generating substrate adsorbed on the liquid storage element 310. It is understandable that when the heating element 320 generates heat, the aerosol generating substrate adsorbed on the liquid storage element 310 can be heated and atomized to form an aerosol.

[0041] In this embodiment, the liquid supply component 330 is configured to intermittently transfer the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage chamber 200 to at least one of the liquid storage part 310 and the heating element 320 when it is in continuous operation. It is understandable that when the liquid supply component 330 is in operation, that is, the content of the aerosol generating substrate adsorbed by the liquid storage part 310 is insufficient, the liquid supply component 330 intermittently transfers the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage chamber 200 to the liquid storage part 310 and / or the heating element 320, thereby ensuring that the content of the aerosol generating substrate on the liquid storage part 310 and / or the heating element 320 can be maintained in a stable range, thereby ensuring the uniformity and stability of the aerosol generating substrate atomization by the heating element 320 during the heating process, ensuring the taste of the user during the inhalation process, and improving the user's use experience.

[0042] Among them, the heating element 320 and the liquid supply component 330 are electrically connected to the power supply component 340 respectively, and the power supply component 340 is configured to provide the working voltage of the heating element 320 and the liquid supply component 330, so as to ensure the stability and smoothness of the heating element 320 and the liquid supply component 330 during their respective operations.

[0043] In this embodiment, the aerosol generating substrate stored in the liquid storage chamber 200 is transferred to the atomizing assembly 300 through the liquid supply assembly 330, and the heating element 320 heats and atomizes the aerosol generating substrate to form an aerosol during the heating process.

[0044] Because the aerosol generating matrix on the atomizer assembly 300 is less than the first preset amount, that is, at this time, the content of the aerosol generating matrix on the atomizer assembly 300 is insufficient, the concentration of the aerosol generated by the atomizer assembly 300 is reduced during the user's inhalation process, which will affect the user's inhalation taste.

[0045] Based on this, Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the liquid supply assembly 330 is configured to transfer a second preset amount of the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage chamber 200 to the atomizer assembly 300 when the aerosol generating substrate on the atomizer assembly 300 is less than a first preset amount, thereby increasing the content of the aerosol generating substrate on the atomizer assembly 300, so that the content of the aerosol generating substrate on the atomizer assembly 300 can be maintained within a preset range.

[0046] It can be understood that if the content of the aerosol generating substrate on the atomizer assembly 300 can be maintained within a preset range, the concentration of the aerosol formed after the atomizer assembly 300 heats and atomizes the aerosol generating substrate can also be maintained within a set range, thereby effectively ensuring the consistency and uniformity of the user's taste during the inhalation process, thereby enhancing the user's usage experience.

[0047] like Figures 2 to 5 As shown, in one embodiment, the atomization device includes a detection module 350, which is disposed in a main airway 360 of the atomization device, and the detection module 350 is used to detect, determine or calculate the remaining amount of the aerosol generating matrix on the atomization assembly 300.

[0048] If the detection module 350 detects that the remaining amount of the aerosol generating matrix on the atomizer assembly 300 is less than the first preset amount, the liquid supply assembly 330 transfers the second preset amount of the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 200 to the atomizer assembly 300, so that the aerosol generating matrix in the atomizer assembly 300 is maintained in the preset range.

[0049] If the detection module 350 detects that the remaining amount of the aerosol generating substrate on the atomizing assembly 300 is greater than or equal to the first preset amount, the liquid supply assembly 330 stops running or is in a standby state.

[0050] In one embodiment, the detection module 350 is a gas concentration detection module 350, and the gas concentration detection module 350 is used to detect the aerosol concentration in the main airway 360 when the atomization component 300 is started. The gas concentration detection module 350 is connected to the power supply component 340 to provide electrical energy to the gas concentration detection module 350 through the power supply component 340 to ensure the stability and smoothness of the gas concentration detection module 350 during operation, so as to ensure the accuracy of aerosol concentration detection.

[0051] It is understandable that during the user's inhalation process, the power supply component 340 can supply power to the atomization component 300, the liquid supply component 330 and the gas concentration detection module 350, so that the gas concentration detection module 350 can perform real-time detection of the concentration of the aerosol formed in the main airway 360 after the atomization component 300 atomizes the aerosol generating matrix, thereby realizing the detection of the concentration of the aerosol currently generated by the atomization component 300.

[0052] In this embodiment, the gas concentration detection module 350 is configured as follows: when the aerosol concentration in the main airway 360 is less than a first preset concentration, the liquid supply component 330 transfers a second preset amount of the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 200 to the atomization component 300.

[0053] When the gas concentration detection module 350 detects that the aerosol concentration in the main airway 360 is less than the first preset concentration, it means that the remaining amount of the aerosol generating matrix adsorbed in the atomizer component 300 is less than the first preset amount, and the second preset amount of the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 200 is transferred to the atomizer component 300 through the liquid supply component 330, so that the remaining amount of the aerosol generating matrix on the atomizer component 300 is maintained in the preset range, so that during the user's inhalation process, the aerosol concentration in the main airway 360 can be maintained in the preset concentration range, thereby ensuring the stability and consistency of the user's inhalation taste, thereby improving the user's usage experience.

[0054] It is understandable that if the gas concentration detection module 350 detects that the aerosol concentration in the main airway 360 is greater than or equal to the first preset concentration, it means that the remaining amount of the aerosol generating substrate adsorbed in the atomization component 300 is equal to or greater than the first preset amount. At this time, during the user's inhalation process, the aerosol concentration in the main airway 360 is within the preset concentration range, and the liquid supply component 330 stops running or remains in a standby state.

[0055] like Figures 2 to 5As shown, in one embodiment, the atomization device includes an airflow sensor 370 and a processor 380, and the processor 380 receives a voltage signal from the airflow sensor 370, and controls the power supply component 340 to provide the working voltage to the heating element 320 based on the voltage signal.

[0056] Among them, the aerosol flowing through the main airway 360 is monitored in real time by the airflow sensor 370, and the voltage is sent to the processor 380. The processor 380 receives the voltage signal of the airflow sensor 370, and then controls the power supply component 340 to provide the working voltage to the heating element 320 based on the voltage signal through the processor 380, so that the heating element 320 generates heat, and the aerosol-generating matrix adsorbed on the liquid storage element 310 is atomized to form an aerosol.

[0057] In some embodiments, the processor 380 is also configured to receive the voltage signal based on the number of times. If the processor 380 continuously receives the voltage signal more than a preset number of times, it indicates that the remaining amount of the aerosol generating matrix on the atomization component 300 is less than the first preset amount. Then, the processor 380 sends a control signal to the liquid supply component 330, and transfers the second preset amount of the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 200 to the atomization component 300 through the liquid supply component 330.

[0058] It is understandable that if the processor 380 continuously receives the voltage signal less than or equal to a preset number of times, it means that the remaining amount of the aerosol generating matrix on the atomization component 300 is greater than or equal to the first preset amount, and the liquid supply component 330 remains in a standby state or stops running.

[0059] In other embodiments, the liquid supply assembly 330 is instructed to operate based on the duration of receiving the voltage signal. If the duration of the processor 380 receiving the voltage signal is greater than a preset time, it means that the remaining amount of the aerosol generating substrate on the atomizer assembly 300 is less than a first preset amount, and the processor 380 sends a control signal to the liquid supply assembly 330, and the second preset amount of the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage chamber 200 is transferred to the atomizer assembly 300 through the liquid supply assembly 330.

[0060] If the duration of the processor 380 receiving the voltage signal is less than or equal to the preset time, it means that the remaining amount of the aerosol generating substrate on the atomization assembly 300 is greater than or equal to the first preset amount, and the liquid supply assembly 330 remains in the standby state or stops running.

[0061] like Figures 2 to 5As shown, in one embodiment, the atomization device further includes a detection module 350, and the detection module 350 is used to detect the time interval t1 between two consecutive triggerings of the airflow sensor 370.

[0062] The detection module 350 is configured to output a control signal for instructing the liquid supply component 330 to operate when the time interval t1 is less than a first preset value and the airflow sensor 370 is continuously triggered for m times or more. It is understandable that at this time, the atomization device is in a continuous working state in the preset time period.

[0063] Every time the user inhales, the atomizer assembly 300 can heat and atomize the aerosol generating matrix in the preset interval to form an aerosol. That is, when the user inhales continuously in the preset time period, the atomizer assembly 300 works continuously, so that the aerosol generating matrix adsorbed in the atomizer assembly 300 continues to decrease in the time period.

[0064] When the airflow sensor 370 is triggered continuously for m times or more, it means that the aerosol generating matrix adsorbed in the atomizer assembly 300 is less than the first preset amount, and the detection module 350 outputs a control signal for instructing the liquid supply assembly 330 to operate, so that the liquid supply assembly 330 transfers the second preset amount of the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 200 to the atomizer assembly 300, so that the aerosol generating matrix adsorbed on the atomizer assembly 300 is maintained in the preset range, thereby ensuring the uniformity of the user's taste during the inhalation process.

[0065] In one embodiment, the detection module 350 further includes an optical coupling detection module, and the optical coupling detection module is used to detect the working time t2 of the heating element 320 .

[0066] It is understandable that when the user is inhaling, the heating element 320 is triggered, so that the aerosol-generating matrix adsorbed on the liquid storage element 310 is heated and atomized by the heating element 320 to form an aerosol.

[0067] When t2=x*T, the liquid supply assembly 330 transfers the second preset amount of the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage chamber 200 to the liquid storage member 310. Wherein, T is the preset working cycle of the heating element 320, and x is a positive integer.

[0068] When the heating element 320 is working, it can heat and atomize the aerosol-generating matrix adsorbed on the liquid storage element 310 to form an aerosol.

[0069] Based on this, in the present embodiment, when t2=x*T, it means that the heating element 320 works continuously for x preset working cycles T, that is, at this time, the remaining amount of the aerosol generating matrix adsorbed on the liquid storage element 310 is less than the first preset amount, and a control signal is sent to the liquid supply component 330 through the optical coupling detection module, so that the liquid supply component 330 transfers the second preset amount of the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 200 to the liquid storage element 310.

[0070] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the housing 100 is provided with a control key 400 connected to the liquid supply assembly 330 , and the control key 400 is configured to start the liquid supply assembly 330 .

[0071] In this embodiment, during the inhalation process of the user, the remaining aerosol generating substrate on the atomizing assembly 300 is gradually reduced, that is, the aerosol concentration generated in the main airway 360 is gradually reduced. At this time, the user can press the control key 400 to start the liquid supply assembly 330 according to his own preferences and needs for the aerosol concentration, and transfer the second preset amount of the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage chamber 200 to the liquid storage member 310 through the liquid supply assembly 330, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the aerosol concentration in the main airway 360, so as to meet the different needs of different users for the aerosol concentration, thereby meeting the different needs of different users for the inhalation taste, thereby increasing the audience of the atomizing device.

[0072] In one embodiment, the detection module 350 is configured to: within a first preset time t0 after the atomization device is first started, the liquid supply assembly 330 transfers the second preset amount of the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 200 to the liquid storage member 310 at a second preset time y×t3.

[0073] In this embodiment, within the first preset time t0 after the atomization device is first started, the atomization device can be in the running state or the stopped state during this time period; at the second preset time y×t3, the liquid supply component 330 transfers the second preset amount of the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 200 to the liquid storage member 310 through the liquid supply component 330 to ensure that the remaining aerosol generating matrix on the liquid storage member 310 is greater than the first preset amount, thereby ensuring the stability of the user's inhalation taste.

[0074] Wherein, y is a positive integer, and t3 and t0 satisfy the relationship t3<t0.

[0075] In addition, the value range of t3 is 15min≤t3≤30min. It can be understood that the value range of t3 can be any range of 15min≤t3≤30min, 20min≤t3≤30min, and 25min≤t3≤30min.

[0076] In one embodiment, the second preset amount is β, wherein the value range of β is 0.03 ml≤β≤0.1 ml.

[0077] It can be understood that the value range of β can be any range of 0.03ml≤β≤0.1ml, 0.04ml≤β≤0.1ml, 0.05ml≤β≤0.1ml, 0.06ml≤β≤0.1ml, 0.07ml≤β≤0.1ml, 0.08ml≤β≤0.1ml, and 0.09ml≤β≤0.1ml, which can be set according to actual conditions.

[0078] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the liquid supply assembly 330 includes a driver 331 and a liquid supply member 332 .

[0079] The liquid supply member 332 is connected to the driver 331 so as to control the liquid supply member 332 to rotate, slide, move or swing through the driver 331, which can be specifically set according to actual conditions.

[0080] In this embodiment, the liquid supply member 332 is configured as follows: under the drive of the driver 331, the liquid supply member 332 can transfer the aerosol generating matrix from the liquid storage chamber 200 to the liquid storage member 310, thereby transferring the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 200 to the liquid storage member 310 through the liquid supply component 330, so as to ensure the stability of the aerosol generating matrix residue on the liquid storage member 310, thereby ensuring the stability of the user's inhalation taste.

[0081] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the liquid supply member 332 includes an actuating shaft 3321 and at least one connecting arm 3322 .

[0082] The proximal end of the connecting arm 3322 is fixedly connected to the actuating shaft 3321 , so that the connecting arm 3322 is driven by the actuating shaft 3321 to move from at least the first preset position to the second preset position.

[0083] Optionally, in some embodiments, there is only one connecting arm 3322, and the actuating shaft 3321 can drive the connecting arm 3322 to move from at least a first preset position to a second preset position.

[0084] In addition, the liquid supply component 330 is configured to draw the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 200 at the first preset position, and release the drawn aerosol generating matrix to the liquid storage part 310 at the second preset position, thereby transferring the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 200 to the liquid storage part 310.

[0085] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the distal end of the connecting arm 3322 is provided with a groove 3323 for transferring the aerosol generating matrix, so that when the distal end of the connecting arm 3322 is rotated to a first preset position by the actuating shaft 3321, part of the aerosol generating matrix stored in the liquid storage chamber 200 can be accommodated through the groove 3323, and when the connecting arm 3322 is rotated to a second preset position by the actuating shaft 3321, the aerosol generating matrix accommodated in the groove 3323 is transferred to the liquid storage part 310.

[0086] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, there are multiple connecting arms 3322, and the multiple connecting arms 3322 are arranged at intervals on the circumferential side of the actuating shaft 3321.

[0087] In some embodiments, multiple connecting arms 3322 are arranged at equal intervals, and the actuating shaft 3321 can drive at least one of the connecting arms 3322 to move from a first preset position to a second preset position, so that the connecting arm 3322 absorbs the aerosol generating matrix at the first preset position, rotates to the second preset position, and transfers the aerosol generating matrix absorbed by the connecting arm 3322 at the first preset position to the liquid storage part 310.

[0088] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the end of the connecting arm 3322 away from the actuating shaft 3321 is provided with a second liquid absorbent member 500 for transferring the aerosol generating substrate, so as to absorb the aerosol generating substrate stored in the liquid storage chamber 200 through the second liquid absorbent member 500 .

[0089] In this embodiment, when the connecting arm 3322 rotates the second liquid absorbent member 500 to the first preset position under the action of the actuating shaft 3321, the second liquid absorbent member 500 is at least partially immersed in the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 200, and absorbs part of the aerosol generating matrix onto the second liquid absorbent member 500.

[0090] In addition, when the second liquid absorbent member 500 rotates from the first preset position to the second preset position under the action of the actuating shaft 3321, the second liquid absorbent member 500 and the liquid storage member 310 are squeezed at the second preset position, so that the aerosol generating matrix absorbed by the second liquid absorbent member 500 is adsorbed by the liquid storage member 310, thereby realizing the transfer of the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 200 to the liquid storage member 310 through the connecting arm 3322.

[0091] like Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment, the liquid supply member 332 includes an actuating shaft 3321 and a third liquid absorbent member 3324 wrapped around the outer circumference of the actuating shaft 3321 , and the third liquid absorbent member 3324 can absorb the aerosol generating matrix stored in the liquid storage chamber 200 .

[0092] The third liquid absorbent member 3324 is at least partially accommodated in the liquid storage chamber 200, so that the third liquid absorbent member 3324 can continuously absorb the aerosol generating substrate stored in the liquid storage chamber 200. At the same time, the third liquid absorbent member 3324 is at least partially abutted against the liquid storage member 310, so that the aerosol generating substrate absorbed by the third liquid absorbent member 3324 is adsorbed by the liquid storage member 310, thereby realizing continuous input of the aerosol generating substrate into the liquid storage member 310.

[0093] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the liquid storage chamber 200 has an opening, and the connecting arm 3322 and / or the second liquid absorbing member 500 can pass through the opening and move from the first preset position to the second preset position.

[0094] It can be understood that, in some embodiments, the connecting arm 3322 can pass through the opening and move from the first preset position to the second preset position. When the connecting arm 3322 passes through the opening, it can draw the aerosol generating matrix stored in the liquid storage chamber 200 at the first preset position; when the connecting arm 3322 rotates to the second preset position, it can transfer the drawn aerosol generating matrix to the liquid storage member 310.

[0095] In other embodiments, the second absorbent member 500 can pass through the opening and move from the first preset position to the second preset position. It is understandable that when the second absorbent member 500 passes through the opening, it can absorb the aerosol generating substrate stored in the liquid storage chamber 200 at the first preset position; when the second absorbent member 500 moves to the second preset position, it can transfer the absorbed aerosol generating substrate to the liquid storage member 310.

[0096] In some other embodiments, the connecting arm 3322 and the second liquid absorbent member 500 can pass through the opening and move from the first preset position to the second preset position. It can be understood that when the connecting arm 3322 drives the second liquid absorbent member 500 to rotate to the first preset position, the aerosol generating substrate stored in the liquid storage chamber 200 can be absorbed by the second liquid absorbent member 500; when the connecting arm 3322 drives the second liquid absorbent member 500 to rotate to the second preset position, the second liquid absorbent member 500 can transfer the absorbed aerosol generating substrate to the liquid storage member 310.

[0097] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the opening is at least partially located at the upper portion of the liquid storage chamber 200, so that at least one of the connecting arm 3322, the second liquid absorbent member 500 and the third liquid absorbent member 3324 can be immersed in the aerosol generating matrix stored in the liquid storage chamber 200 through the opening and absorb the aerosol generating matrix.

[0098] When the connecting arm 3322, the second liquid absorbent member 500 or the third liquid absorbent member 3324 rotates to the first preset position, part of the aerosol stored in the liquid storage chamber 200 can be drawn through the opening to generate a matrix, and when the connecting arm 3322, the second liquid absorbent member 500 or the third liquid absorbent member 3324 rotates to the second preset position, the drawn aerosol matrix can be transferred to the liquid storage member 310.

[0099] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the liquid supply member 332 is provided with a accommodating cavity, and the side wall of the liquid supply member 332 is provided with a liquid inlet and a liquid discharge port connected to the accommodating cavity, the accommodating cavity is connected with the liquid storage cavity 200 through the liquid inlet, and the accommodating cavity is connected with the periphery of the liquid supply member 332 through the liquid discharge port, so that the aerosol generating matrix stored in the liquid storage cavity 200 can enter the accommodating cavity through the liquid inlet and be immersed in the liquid supply member 332 through the liquid discharge port.

[0100] By setting a containing chamber in the liquid supply part 332, the aerosol generating matrix stored in the liquid storage chamber 200 can enter the containing chamber through the liquid inlet, and the capacity of the containing chamber is used to control the amount of the aerosol generating matrix immersed in the liquid supply part 332 through the liquid discharge port, thereby ensuring the stability of the aerosol generating matrix provided to the liquid supply part 332.

[0101] The side wall of the liquid supply part 332 is provided with a first cover plate 600 and a second cover plate 700. The first cover plate 600 is slidably connected to the liquid supply part 332 and sealed at the liquid inlet. The second cover plate 700 is slidably connected to the liquid supply part 332 and sealed at the liquid outlet.

[0102] When the first cover plate 600 is opened and the second cover plate 700 is closed, the aerosol generating matrix stored in the liquid storage chamber 200 can enter the containing chamber through the liquid inlet; when the first cover plate 600 is closed and the second cover plate 700 is opened, the aerosol generating matrix stored in the containing chamber can be immersed in the liquid supply part 332 through the liquid discharge port, thereby realizing the transfer of a preset amount of aerosol generating matrix to the liquid supply part 332.

[0103] It can be understood that when the aerosol generating matrix on the liquid supply member 332 can maintain a preset amount, the liquid supply member 332 can transfer the aerosol generating matrix from the liquid storage chamber 200 to the liquid storage member 310 under the drive of the driver 331, thereby ensuring the stability of the aerosol generating matrix drawn from the liquid storage member 310, so as to ensure the stability of the user's taste during the inhalation process.

[0104] In addition, the first cover plate 600 and the second cover plate 700 are respectively connected to the output end of the driver 331 to control the movement of the first cover plate 600 and the second cover plate 700 through the driver 331, that is, the driver 331 can control the first cover plate 600 to cover the liquid inlet or open the liquid inlet, and the driver 331 can control the second cover plate 700 to cover the liquid outlet or open the liquid outlet.

[0105] In this embodiment, the second cover plate 700 is configured as follows: when the aerosol generating substrate on the atomizer assembly 300 is less than a first preset amount, the driver 331 drives the second cover plate 700 to open, and transfers the aerosol generating substrate stored in the accommodating chamber to the liquid storage component 310, thereby ensuring the stability of the remaining amount of the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage component 310, thereby ensuring the stability of the user's mouth feel when smoking.

[0106] like Figure 6 As shown, an embodiment provides a control method for an atomization device. The atomization device in this embodiment is the atomization device described in any of the above embodiments. The control method for the atomization device includes: Step S100 , based on the heating time of the heating element 320 , determining whether the remaining amount of the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage element 310 is less than a first preset amount.

[0107] Among them, if the heating time of the heating element 320 is greater than the first preset time, it is deemed that the remaining amount of the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage element 310 is less than the first preset amount; if the heating time of the heating element 320 is less than or equal to the first preset time, it is deemed that the remaining amount of the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage element 310 is equal to or greater than the first preset amount.

[0108] Step S200, when the remaining amount is less than the first preset amount, instructing the liquid supply component 330 to operate, and the liquid supply component 330 is configured to intermittently transfer the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 200 to at least one of the liquid storage component 310 and the heating component 320.

[0109] Among them, if the remaining amount of the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage member 310 is less than the first preset amount, the liquid supply component 330 is operated, and the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 200 is intermittently transferred to at least one of the liquid storage member 310 and the heating element 320 through the liquid supply component 330 to ensure that the remaining amount of the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage member 310 is greater than the first preset amount, thereby ensuring the stability of the user's inhalation taste.

[0110] In all examples shown and described herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limiting, and thus other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0111] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0112] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the present application. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary technicians in this field, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An atomizing device, characterized in that: include: shell; a liquid storage chamber, at least partially located in the housing, the liquid storage chamber being used to store a liquid aerosol-generating substrate; Atomizing assembly, the atomizing assembly and the liquid storage chamber are separated and arranged, and the atomizing assembly comprises: A liquid storage component, used for adsorbing the aerosol generating matrix; A heating element, wherein the heating element and the liquid storage element are arranged adjacent to or in contact with each other, and the heating element is used to generate heat to atomize the aerosol generating matrix adsorbed on the liquid storage element; A liquid supply component, wherein the liquid supply component is configured to intermittently transfer the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage chamber to at least one of the liquid storage element and the heat generating element when the liquid supply component is in continuous operation; A power supply component, the heating element and the liquid supply component are electrically connected to the power supply component respectively, and the power supply component is configured to provide working voltage for the heating element and the liquid supply component.

2. The atomizing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid supply assembly is configured to transfer a second preset amount of the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage chamber to the atomizing assembly when the aerosol generating substrate on the atomizing assembly is less than a first preset amount.

3. The atomizing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The atomization device comprises a detection module, which is arranged in the main airway of the atomization device, and is used to detect, judge or calculate the remaining amount of the aerosol generating substrate on the atomization component.

4. The atomizing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The detection module is a gas concentration detection module, which is used to detect the aerosol concentration in the main airway when the atomization component is started, and the gas concentration detection module is connected to the power supply component; The gas concentration detection module is configured such that: when the aerosol concentration in the main airway is less than a first preset concentration, the liquid supply component transfers a second preset amount of the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage chamber to the atomization component.

5. The atomizing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The atomizing device comprises an airflow sensor and a processor, wherein the processor receives a voltage signal from the airflow sensor and controls the power supply component to provide the working voltage to the heating element based on the voltage signal; The processor is further configured to instruct the liquid supply assembly to operate based on the number of times the voltage signal is received or based on the duration of receiving the voltage signal.

6. The atomizing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The atomization device further comprises a detection module, wherein the detection module is used to detect a time interval t1 between two consecutive triggerings of the airflow sensor; The detection module is configured to output a control signal for instructing the liquid supply component to operate when the time interval t1 is less than a first preset value and the airflow sensor is continuously triggered for m times or more.

7. The atomizing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The detection module further comprises an optical coupling detection module, and the optical coupling detection module is used to detect the working time t2 of the heating element; When t2=x*T, the liquid supply component transfers the second preset amount of the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage chamber to the liquid storage member; Wherein, T is the preset working cycle of the heating element, and x is a positive integer.

8. The atomizing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a control key connected to the liquid supply assembly, and the control key is configured to start the liquid supply assembly.

9. The atomizing device according to any one of claims 3 to 8, characterized in that The detection module is configured to: within a first preset time t0 after the atomization device is first started, the liquid supply component transfers the second preset amount of the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage chamber to the liquid storage member at a second preset time y×t3; Wherein, y is a positive integer, and t3 and t0 satisfy the relationship, t3<t0; The value range of t3 is 15min≤t3≤30min.

10. The atomizing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second preset amount is β, wherein the value range of β is 0.03ml≤β≤0.1ml.

11. The atomizing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The liquid supply assembly includes a driver and a liquid supply member; The liquid supply member is connected to the driver, and is configured such that, under the drive of the driver, the liquid supply member can transfer the aerosol generating matrix from the liquid storage chamber to the liquid storage member.

12. The atomizing device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The liquid supply part comprises: Actuating a rotating shaft; at least one connecting arm, the proximal end of the connecting arm being fixedly connected to the actuating shaft, and the actuating shaft driving the connecting arm to move from at least a first preset position to a second preset position; The liquid supply assembly is configured to draw the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber at the first preset position, and release the drawn aerosol generating matrix to the liquid storage member at the second preset position.

13. The atomizing device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The distal end of the connecting arm is provided with a groove for transferring the aerosol generating substrate.

14. The atomizing device according to claim 12, characterized in that: There are a plurality of connecting arms, and the plurality of connecting arms are arranged at intervals on the circumferential side of the actuating shaft.

15. The atomizing device according to claim 12, characterized in that: A second liquid absorbing member for transferring the aerosol generating matrix is ​​provided at one end of the connecting arm away from the actuating shaft. The second liquid absorbing member and the liquid storage member are squeezed at the second preset position so that the aerosol generating matrix absorbed by the second liquid absorbing member is adsorbed by the liquid storage member.

16. The atomizing device according to claim 15, characterized in that The liquid supply member includes an actuating shaft and a third liquid absorbing member covering the outer circumference of the actuating shaft; The third liquid absorbent member is at least partially accommodated in the liquid storage cavity, and the third liquid absorbent member is at least partially in contact with the liquid storage member, so that the aerosol generating substrate absorbed by the third liquid absorbent member is adsorbed by the liquid storage member.

17. The atomizing device according to any one of claims 12 to 16, characterized in that: The liquid storage chamber has an opening, and the connecting arm and / or the second liquid absorbing member can pass through the opening and move from the first preset position to the second preset position.

18. The atomizing device according to claim 17, characterized in that The opening is at least partially located at an upper portion of the liquid storage chamber.

19. The atomizing device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The liquid supply member is provided with a receiving cavity, and a side wall of the liquid supply member is provided with a liquid inlet and a liquid discharge port communicating with the receiving cavity, the receiving cavity is communicated with the liquid storage cavity through the liquid inlet, and the receiving cavity is communicated with the periphery of the liquid supply member through the liquid discharge port; The side wall of the liquid supply member is provided with a first cover plate and a second cover plate, the first cover plate is slidably connected to the liquid supply member and covers the liquid inlet, and the second cover plate is slidably connected to the liquid supply member and covers the liquid outlet; The first cover plate and the second cover plate are respectively connected to the output end of the driver; The second cover is configured such that when the aerosol generating substrate on the atomization assembly is less than a first preset amount, the driver drives the second cover to open and transfers the aerosol generating substrate stored in the accommodating chamber to the liquid storage member.

20. A method for controlling an atomizing device, wherein the atomizing device is the atomizing device according to any one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that: include: Based on the heating time of the heating element, determining whether the remaining amount of the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage element is less than a first preset amount; When the remaining amount is less than the first preset amount, the liquid supply assembly is instructed to operate, and the liquid supply assembly is configured to intermittently transfer the aerosol generating substrate in the liquid storage chamber to at least one of the liquid storage element and the heat generating element.

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