Atomization substrate storage part, atomization device, electronic cigarette and control method

Abstract

The invention relates to an atomization substrate storage part, an atomization device, an electronic cigarette and a control method. The atomization substrate storage component comprises a storage component body, the storage component body comprises a side wall and a bottom wall connected with the side wall, and the side wall and the bottom wall form a storage cavity used for storing atomization substrates; the heating element is arranged in the storage cavity and is used for heating the atomized matrix; the first electrode and the second electrode are arranged on the bottom wall, and the first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected with the two pins of the heating element respectively. According to the embodiment of the invention, wiring can be simplified, and the atomization substrate storage part can be conveniently detached or sold independently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of atomization technology, and in particular to an atomization substrate storage component, an atomization device, an electronic cigarette, and a control method for the electronic cigarette. Background Art

[0002] The atomization device of an electronic cigarette is an electronic transmission system used to generate an atomized substrate into an aerosol for the user to inhale. The atomized substrate can be a liquid or a solid or a gel, such as a cigarette liquid or a cigarette paste.

[0003] The atomizing device generally includes an atomizing matrix storage component (e.g., a paste cup) for accommodating the atomizing matrix. In order to form the atomizing matrix into an aerosol (mist) that can be inhaled or absorbed by the user, a heating element is usually provided to heat the atomizing matrix in the atomizing matrix storage component.

[0004] The existing heating element for the atomized matrix storage component is directly connected to the power supply component through a conductive wire, which has the problems of complicated wiring of the conductive wire or the lead wire and inconvenient disassembly of the atomized matrix storage component. Summary of the invention

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an atomized substrate storage component, comprising: a storage component body, the storage component body comprising side walls and a bottom wall connected to the side walls, the side walls and the bottom wall forming a storage cavity for storing the atomized substrate; a heating element, the heating element being arranged inside the storage cavity for heating the atomized substrate; and a first electrode and a second electrode, the first electrode and the second electrode being arranged on the bottom wall, the first electrode and the second electrode being electrically connected to two pins of the heating element, respectively.

[0006] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an atomization device is provided, comprising: the above-mentioned atomization substrate storage component; and a shell, the shell forming an installation cavity for the atomization substrate storage component, the installation cavity being provided with a first electrode ejector pin and a second electrode ejector pin at positions corresponding to the first electrode and the second electrode, respectively, for contacting and conducting electricity with the corresponding first electrode and the second electrode when the atomization substrate storage component is accommodated in the installation cavity.

[0007] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic cigarette is provided, comprising: the above-mentioned atomization device; and a control circuit board and a power supply assembly, wherein the control circuit board and the power supply assembly are arranged in a housing of the electronic cigarette, the control circuit board is electrically connected to the power supply assembly, and the first electrode ejector pin and the second electrode ejector pin are electrically connected to the control circuit board via a second lead.

[0008] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a control method for the above-mentioned electronic cigarette is provided, wherein the method comprises: energizing and heating the heating element to preheat the storage component body; and adjusting the energizing voltage of the heating element to enhance or weaken the heating of the atomized matrix inside the storage chamber.

[0009] Beneficial effects: According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the present disclosure provides an atomized matrix storage component, which provides a first electrode and a second electrode electrically connected to two pins of a heating element on the bottom wall of the storage component body, thereby shortening the length of the leads connected to the pins, reducing the number of leads, and simplifying the wiring, thereby reducing the short circuit, open circuit, heating and other faults that may be easily caused by complex lead lines, improving the reliability of the work, and facilitating assembly in production and improving production efficiency. In addition, by additionally providing the first electrode and the second electrode, the heating element of the atomized matrix storage component is no longer directly connected to the power supply assembly through a conductive wire, which facilitates the disassembly of the atomized matrix storage component or its separate sale. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present disclosure. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative work. Among them:

[0011] Figure 1 A perspective exploded view of an aerosolized substrate storage component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0012] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of an aerosolized substrate storage component;

[0013] Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of an aerosolized substrate storage component;

[0014] Figure 4 A perspective view of an aerosolized substrate storage component according to other embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0015] Figure 5 Shows Figure 4 A top view of an aerosolized substrate storage component;

[0016] Figure 6 and Figure 7 The cross-sectional views of the atomization device including the atomization substrate storage component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure along different cutting directions are respectively shown;

[0017] Figure 8 A perspective view of an electronic cigarette including an aerosolized substrate storage component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0018] Fig. 9 Shows Figure 8A top view of the electronic cigarette, wherein the first cover and the second cover are omitted;

[0019] Fig.10 Shows Figure 8 A top view of the electronic cigarette in FIG.

[0020] Fig.11 Shows Figure 8 A side view of the electronic cigarette in FIG. 1 ; and

[0021] Fig.12 A control method for an electronic cigarette according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown.

[0022] List of reference numerals:

[0023] 10- atomized substrate storage component;

[0024] 11-storage component body, 111-side wall, 112-bottom wall, 113-second air inlet opening, 114-second air outlet opening, 115-storage cavity, 116-protrusion;

[0025] 12-liquid guide element, 121-liquid guide element body, 122-atomization channel, 123-first air inlet opening, 124-first air outlet opening, 125-heating element;

[0026] 13-first cover body, 14-sealing member;

[0027] 151 - first electrode, 152 - second electrode;

[0028] 161-the first concave part, 162-the second concave part;

[0029] 171 - first slot, 172 - second slot;

[0030] 181 - first electrode ejector pin, 182 - second electrode ejector pin;

[0031] 20-atomizing device, 21-housing, 22-second cover, 23-installation cavity;

[0032] 30 - electronic cigarette, 31 - power supply assembly, 32 - airway, 33 - third air inlet opening, 34 - third air outlet opening, 35 - button, 36 - charging port, 37 - control circuit board, 38 - housing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0034] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present disclosure (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0035] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0036] In this article, "communication" refers to fluid communication, that is, fluid (including liquid and / or gas) can flow from one component to another component. In addition, in this article, communication between two components can refer to direct communication between the two components, for example, at least partial alignment between two holes, or communication through an intermediate medium.

[0037] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise stated, all numbers used in the specification and claims to represent component parameters, technical effects, etc. should be understood as being modified by the term "approximately" or "roughly" in any case. Therefore, unless otherwise indicated, the numerical parameters listed in the following specification and the attached claims are approximate values. For those skilled in the art, it can vary according to the desired properties and effects sought to be obtained through the present disclosure, and each numerical parameter should be interpreted according to the number of significant digits and conventional rounding methods or in a manner understood by those skilled in the art.

[0038] In the present disclosure, the terms used in the description of various examples are only for the purpose of describing specific examples and are not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, if the number of elements is not specifically limited, the element can be one or more. In addition, the term "and / or" used in the present disclosure covers any one of the listed items and all possible combinations.

[0039] "Atomized substrate" refers to a mixture or auxiliary substance that can be completely or partially atomized into an aerosol by an electronic device or similar device. The atomized substrate can be a liquid, paste or solid medium such as electronic cigarette tobacco, medical drugs, skin care products, etc. By atomizing these media, an aerosol that can be inhaled or absorbed can be delivered to the user.

[0040] "Aerosol" refers to a colloidal dispersion system formed by small solid or liquid particles dispersed and suspended in a gas medium.

[0041] The "nebulizer device" refers to a device that forms an aerosol from a stored atomizable matrix, i.e., atomized matrix, by heating, ultrasound or the like.

[0042] "Electronic cigarette" refers to a system that generates aerosol (i.e., smoke) by atomizing a smoke material, such as smoke liquid or smoke paste, as an atomization matrix, for people to inhale, suck, chew, or nasally inhale. In some examples, the electronic cigarette may include a storage chamber for storing the smoke material and an atomizing core for atomizing the smoke material to form smoke.

[0043] Existing atomizing devices generally include an atomizing matrix storage component (e.g., a paste cup) for accommodating the atomizing matrix. In order to form the atomizing matrix into an aerosol (smoke) that can be inhaled or absorbed by the user, a heating element 125 is usually provided to heat the atomizing matrix in the atomizing matrix storage component.

[0044] However, the existing heating element 125 for the atomization matrix storage component is directly connected to the power supply assembly through a conductive wire. The wiring of the conductive wire or lead that electrically connects the two pins of the heating element 125 to the power supply assembly is cumbersome and long. The complex wiring of the conductive wire or lead is prone to short circuit, open circuit, heat generation and other faults, which reduces the reliability of the work. At the same time, the efficiency of production and assembly is low. In addition, due to the direct connection with the power supply assembly, the atomization matrix storage component is inconvenient to disassemble and cannot be sold separately.

[0045] In view of this, the present disclosure proposes an atomized matrix storage component, which provides a first electrode and a second electrode electrically connected to two pins of the heating element 125 on the bottom wall of the storage component body, shortens the length of the lead wires connected to the pins, reduces the number of leads, simplifies the wiring, reduces the short circuit or open circuit or heating faults easily caused by the complicated lead wires, improves the reliability of the work, and facilitates assembly in production and improves production efficiency. In addition, by additionally providing the first electrode and the second electrode, the heating element 125 of the atomized matrix storage component is no longer directly connected to the power supply assembly through the conductive wire, which facilitates the disassembly of the atomized matrix storage component or separate sales.

[0046] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 5 The aerosolized substrate storage component of the present disclosure is described in detail.

[0047] Figure 1 shows a perspective exploded view of an aerosolized substrate storage component 10 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the aerosolized substrate storage component 10; Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of an aerosolized substrate storage component 10; Figure 4 A perspective view of an aerosolized substrate storage component 10 according to other embodiments of the present disclosure is shown; Figure 5 Shows Figure 4 A top view of the aerosolized matrix storage component 10.

[0048] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an atomized substrate storage component 10 is provided. The atomized substrate storage component 10 may be, for example, a cup-shaped component for storing a paste-like atomized substrate, that is, a paste cup.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the atomized substrate storage component 10 includes a storage component body 11, a heating element 125, a first electrode 151 and a second electrode 152. The storage component body 11 includes a side wall 111 and a bottom wall 112 connected to the side wall 111, and the side wall 111 and the bottom wall 112 form a storage cavity 115 for storing the atomized substrate. The heating element 125 is arranged inside the storage cavity 115 for heating the atomized substrate. The first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152 are arranged on the bottom wall 112. The first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152 are electrically connected to two pins of the heating element 125 respectively.

[0050] According to the embodiment of the present disclosure, by arranging the first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152 electrically connected to the two pins of the heating element 125 on the bottom wall 112 of the storage component body 11, the heating element 125 of the atomized substrate storage component 10 is no longer directly connected to the power supply assembly 31 through the conductive wire, the length of the lead wire connected to the pin is shortened, the number is reduced, and the wiring is simplified, which can reduce the short circuit or open circuit or heating and other faults easily caused by the complicated lead line, improve the reliability of the work, and facilitate the assembly in production and improve the production efficiency. In addition, such a design is also convenient for the atomized substrate storage component 10 to be disassembled or sold separately.

[0051] like Figure 1 and Figure 5As shown, the bottom wall 112 may include a first recess 161, a second recess 162, and a first groove 171 and a second groove 172 respectively connected to the first recess 161 and the second recess 162. The first recess 161 and the second recess 162 are used to accommodate the first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152 respectively. The first groove 171 and the second groove 172 are used to accommodate the first lead. The first lead is used to electrically connect the first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152 to the two pins of the heating element 125 respectively. In some embodiments, the first recess 161 and the second recess 162 may be configured as a stepped hole. The first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152 are arranged in the stepped hole. The stepped hole may have a structure in which the peripheral portion has a shallower hole depth and the central portion has a deeper hole depth. Accordingly, the first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152 have a pin-shaped head and a disc-shaped tail connected to the head. The head is used to be inserted into the central portion of the stepped hole, and the tail is just clamped in the peripheral portion. Such a design allows the first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152 to be flush with the bottom wall 112, rather than protruding from the bottom wall 112, when the first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152 are inserted into the first recess 161 and the second recess 162. At this time, by providing the first groove 171 and the second groove 172 for accommodating the first lead, a wiring space for the first lead is also provided, thereby reducing the possibility of messy wiring.

[0052] In some embodiments, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the storage component body 11 is a hollow cylindrical structure, and the storage chamber 115 is formed in the hollow part inside it. The storage component body 11 of the hollow cylindrical structure can occupy less volume in the whole device, which helps to reduce costs. The sidewall 111 of the storage component body 11 of the hollow cylindrical structure includes an outer sidewall and an inner sidewall, and at least one first positioning structure is provided on the outer sidewall for positioning the circumferential position of the storage component body 11 during installation. Through the first positioning structure, the circumferential position of the storage component body 11 can be determined so that the first air inlet opening 123 and the first air outlet opening 124 of the atomizing channel are respectively connected to the air inlet opening and the air outlet opening of the atomizing device when the atomizing substrate storage component 10 is installed in the atomizing device.

[0053] The first positioning structure includes, for example, Figure 2 The protrusion 116 extending in the longitudinal direction of the storage component body 11 is shown in FIG. The provision of the protrusion 116 helps to locate the circumferential position of the storage component body 11 when the atomized substrate storage component 10 is installed in the atomization device. The number of the protrusions 116 is not limited. For example, a plurality of symmetrically arranged protrusions 116 can be provided relative to the geometric center axis of the storage component body 11. Figure 2As shown, a protrusion 116 is provided at both ends of the diameter of the storage component body 11. It is understandable that the first positioning structure may include a recessed portion extending along the longitudinal direction of the storage component body 11 or other shaped structures capable of determining the circumferential position of the storage component body 11.

[0054] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the storage component body 11 may also be a hollow prism structure, and the storage cavity 115 is formed in the hollow part inside the storage component body. The storage component body with a hollow prism structure is easy to manufacture, which helps to reduce costs. In addition, for hollow prism structures with different lengths and widths, it is not necessary to set the above reference Figure 2 The first positioning structure described.

[0055] exist Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the example shown, the atomized substrate storage component 10 may further include a liquid guiding element 12. The liquid guiding element 12 is disposed in the storage cavity 115, and the atomized substrate is located above the liquid guiding element 12. The liquid guiding element 12 is used to absorb and guide the atomized substrate, such as an oily liquid formed after the paste-like atomized substrate is heated and melted. In some embodiments, a heating element 125 for heating the atomized substrate may be disposed in the liquid guiding element 12.

[0056] like Figure 3 As shown, the liquid guiding element 12 may include a liquid guiding element body 121 , and the liquid guiding element body 121 has a multi-microporous structure, an atomization channel 122 , a first air inlet opening 123 , and a first air outlet opening 124 .

[0057] The liquid-conducting element body 121 has a multi-microporous structure, which enhances the liquid absorption capacity and liquid-conducting effect of the liquid-conducting element 12. These microporous structures can effectively increase the contact area between the heated and melted atomized matrix and the liquid-conducting element 12, and utilize the porous capillary action to enable the atomized matrix to penetrate into the liquid-conducting element more evenly, thereby improving the heating uniformity and efficiency. The presence of the microporous structure can also prevent the liquid from concentrating in a certain position, which helps to reduce local overheating and improve the overall atomization performance and stability.

[0058] In some embodiments, the liquid-conducting element body 121 is made of one or more of ceramics, mica, quartz, and glass with a microporous structure. These selected materials have excellent heat resistance and chemical stability. Composed of these materials with a microporous structure, the structure can be kept stable under high temperature conditions, and it is not easy to deform or degrade, ensuring the purity and atomization effect of the atomized matrix. In addition, these materials have good thermal conductivity, which can speed up the speed at which the heat generated by the heating element 125 is transferred to the atomized matrix, thereby improving the heating efficiency and extending the service life of the liquid-conducting element 12.

[0059] In some embodiments, the pore size of the microporous structure is 10 micrometers to 200 micrometers.

[0060] like Figure 3 As shown, the atomization channel 122 is arranged through the liquid guiding element body 121 , and the first air inlet opening 123 and the first air outlet opening 124 are respectively connected to the atomization channel 122 fluid.

[0061] The atomization channel 122 that runs through the liquid-conducting element body 121 helps to guide and control the airflow during the atomization process. After the atomized substrate is heated by the heating element 125 in the liquid-conducting element 12 to form an aerosol, the atomization channel provides a gas passage for the flow of the aerosol, ensuring that the atomized aerosol can pass through the device quickly and smoothly.

[0062] In some embodiments, the heating element 125 is disposed in the atomization channel 122. In other embodiments, the heating element 125 is disposed in the side wall of the liquid-conducting element body 121, and the size of the heating element 125 is adapted to the size of the atomization channel 122, so that the heating element 125 is completely embedded in the side wall of the liquid-conducting element body 121, for example, the surface of the heating element 125 facing the atomization channel 122 is flush with the inner surface of the side wall of the liquid-conducting element body 121.

[0063] It is understood that the present disclosure does not limit the type of the heating element 125. For example, the heating element 125 can be a threaded horizontal heating core, or the heating element 125 can also be a mesh heating wire embedded in the side wall of the liquid-conducting element body 121.

[0064] In some embodiments, Figure 3 As shown, the side wall 111 of the storage component body 11 is provided with a second air inlet opening 113 and a second air outlet opening 114 corresponding to the first air inlet opening 123 and the first air outlet opening 124 .

[0065] like Figure 3 As shown, the sizes of the second air inlet opening 113 and the second air outlet opening 114 may correspond to the first air inlet opening 123 and the first air outlet opening 124 , respectively, to ensure that the gas can flow in more smoothly and the atomized aerosol can be discharged quickly.

[0066] In some embodiments, the shape of the liquid-conducting element 12 is adapted to the shape of the storage cavity 115 , so that the outer peripheral surface of the liquid-conducting element 12 fits with the inner surface of the side wall 111 of the storage component body 11 .

[0067] In some embodiments, the aerosolized substrate storage component 10 further includes: a first cover 13 , the first cover 13 is used to seal the storage component body 11 , and a seal 14 is disposed between the first cover 13 and the side wall 111 .

[0068] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the first cover body 13 may be provided with a mounting portion for accommodating the sealing member 14. For example, Figure 3 As shown, the mounting portion may be adapted to the shape of the seal 14 to facilitate installation.

[0069] A second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an atomization device 20 . Figure 6 and Figure 7 The cross-sectional views of the atomization device including the atomization substrate storage component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure are shown along different cutting directions. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the atomization device 20 comprises: a housing 21 and an atomization substrate storage component 10 according to any one of the above embodiments. The housing 21 forms a mounting cavity 23 for the atomization substrate storage component.

[0070] exist Figure 7 In the example shown, the mounting cavity 23 is provided with a first electrode ejector pin 181 and a second electrode ejector pin 182 at positions corresponding to the first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152, respectively, for contacting and conducting with the corresponding first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152 when the atomized substrate storage component 10 is accommodated in the mounting cavity 23. By providing a method in which the electrode ejector pin contacts the electrode, the number of conductive wires or leads arranged can be reduced, thereby reducing the possibility of faults such as short circuit, open circuit or heating.

[0071] In some embodiments, the atomization device 20 may further include at least one second positioning structure for respectively engaging with a corresponding first positioning structure in at least one first positioning structure, so that the circumferential position of the storage component body 11 can be positioned when the atomization matrix storage component 10 is installed in the atomization device 20.

[0072] The first positioning structure includes Figure 2 In the case of the convex portion 116 extending in the longitudinal direction of the storage component body 11 shown in FIG, the second positioning structure may correspondingly include a recessed portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the mounting cavity 23. It is understood that the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure may include any shape of a structure capable of determining the circumferential position of the storage component body 11, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0073] In some embodiments, the atomizing device 20 may further include a second cover 22. The second cover 22 is detachably connected to the housing 21 and is used to close the mounting cavity 23. In some embodiments, the second cover 22 is made of a transparent material or a translucent material. The transparent or translucent second cover 22 helps to directly observe the storage surplus of the atomized substrate in the atomized substrate storage component 10, which is convenient for users to add or replace in time.

[0074] In some examples, the second cover 22 may have a snap-fit ​​portion for snapping into a corresponding groove of the housing 21 to fix the second cover 22 .

[0075] The atomization device 20 provided in the present disclosure has the features and advantages of the atomization substrate storage component 10 described in the above embodiment, which will not be described in detail here.

[0076] A third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an electronic cigarette 30 . Figure 8 A perspective view of an electronic cigarette including an aerosolized substrate storage component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown; Fig. 9 Shows Figure 8 A top view of the electronic cigarette, wherein the first cover and the second cover are omitted; Fig.10 Shows Figure 8 A top view of the electronic cigarette in FIG. Fig.11 Shows Figure 8 Side view of an electronic cigarette.

[0077] In some embodiments, the atomizing device 20 can be used as a main component of the electronic cigarette 30. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the electronic cigarette 30 may include a control circuit board 37 and a power supply assembly 31. The control circuit board 37 and the power supply assembly 31 are arranged in the housing 38 of the electronic cigarette 30. The control circuit board 37 is electrically connected to the power supply assembly 31 (e.g., a battery). The first electrode ejector pin 181 and the second electrode ejector pin 182 are electrically connected to the control circuit board 37 through a second lead. At this time, an electrical connection is also formed between the first electrode ejector pin 181 and the second electrode ejector pin 182 and the power supply assembly 31 (e.g., a battery). Therefore, when the first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152 are electrically contacted with the first electrode ejector pin 181 and the second electrode ejector pin 182, respectively, the power supply assembly 31 (e.g., a battery) can provide electrical energy to the heating element 125.

[0078] like Figures 6 to 11 As shown, the shell 38 of the electronic cigarette 30 is provided with a third air inlet opening 33 and a third air outlet opening 34. In some examples, the third air inlet opening and the third air outlet opening are provided at opposite ends of the shell 38, such as Figure 6 shown.

[0079] Continue to refer Figure 6 The third air inlet opening 33, the second air inlet opening 34, the first air inlet opening 123, the atomizing channel 122, the first air outlet opening 124, the second air outlet opening 113 and the third air outlet opening 114 can be fluidly connected in sequence, and then form an airway 32 for the atomized atomized substrate to flow for inhalation. The flow direction of the atomized atomized substrate can be as follows: Figure 6 Indicated by the dashed arrow.

[0080] exist Figures 6 to 11 In the example shown, the electronic cigarette 30 may further include a button 35 and a charging port 36. The button 35 of the electronic cigarette 30 may be disposed on the outer surface of the housing 38. In some examples, the user may press the button 35 disposed on the outer surface to adjust the power supplied by the power supply assembly 31 to the heating element 125 through the control circuit board 37, for example, to control the heating temperature of the atomized substrate contained in the storage chamber 115 by the heating element 125.

[0081] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, the outer surface of the housing 38 may have a plurality of closely and regularly arranged recessed areas to increase friction when the user grips the electronic cigarette 30. In some examples, such as Fig.10 and Fig.11 As shown, the outer periphery of the second cover body 22 may also have a plurality of protrusions for increasing friction.

[0082] A fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a control method 1200 for an electronic cigarette. Fig.12 A control method 1200 for an electronic cigarette 30 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. The control method 1201 includes: step S1201, energizing and heating the heating element 125 to preheat the storage component body 11; and step S1202, adjusting the energizing voltage of the heating element 125 to increase or decrease the heating of the atomized substrate inside the storage cavity 115.

[0083] In some embodiments, step 1201, energizing and heating the heating element 125 to preheat the storage component body 11, includes: in response to detecting that the button 35 of the electronic cigarette 30 is pressed continuously for a first predetermined number of times within a first predetermined time, the control circuit board 37 of the electronic cigarette controls the power supply component 31 to energize and heat the heating element 125, wherein the power output by the power supply component 31 to the heating element 125 is a first power, and the first power is lower than the second power output by the power supply component 31 to the heating element 125 when the electronic cigarette 30 is operating normally.

[0084] In step S1201, for example, when the user uses the electronic cigarette 30, he operates the button 35 of the electronic cigarette 30 in the first operation mode, for example, continuously presses the button 35 for a first predetermined number of times within a first predetermined time, and the control circuit board 37 controls the power supply component 31 to energize and heat the heating element 125. At this time, the output voltage of the power supply component is, for example, the first voltage, and the power output to the heating element 125 is the first power. The heat generated by the heating element 125 is transferred to the storage component body 11 via the liquid guide element 12, thereby preheating the atomized matrix, such as the tobacco paste, in the storage cavity 115. In the preheating stage, the temperature in the storage component body 11 rises and remains at a first temperature, which is lower than the second temperature in the storage component body 11 during normal operation of the electronic cigarette. For example, at the first temperature, the tobacco paste is only preheated but not melted.

[0085] In some embodiments, preheating automatically continues for a predetermined time. For example, in response to detecting that the user operates the button 35 of the electronic cigarette 30 in the first operation mode, preheating automatically continues for a second predetermined time, such as 10 to 15 seconds.

[0086] In some embodiments, after preheating, the power supply assembly 31 is controlled to automatically increase the power output to the heating element 125 to the second power. The output voltage of the power supply assembly is, for example, the second voltage, which is higher than the first voltage. The heating element 125 works at the second power, and the heat generated by the heating element 125 melts the atomization matrix, such as tobacco paste, in the storage component body 11, which is adsorbed and guided to the heating element 125 by the liquid guide element, and then atomized to generate aerosol, such as smoke.

[0087] When the user inhales, sometimes different tastes are desired. In some embodiments, in step S1202, the user operates the button 35 of the electronic cigarette 30 in the second operation mode, for example, continuously pressing the button 35 for a second predetermined number of times within a second predetermined time, and the control circuit board 37 controls the power supply assembly 31 to increase the power output to the heating element 125, thereby increasing the atomization effect of the heating element 125 on the atomization matrix, for example, generating larger smoke, providing the user with a stronger taste, etc. The user can also operate the button 35 of the electronic cigarette 30 in the third operation mode, for example, continue to press the button 35 for a second predetermined number of times after the second operation mode, or continuously press the button 35 for a third predetermined number of times within a third predetermined time, and the control circuit board 37 controls the power supply assembly 31 to reduce the power output to the heating element 125, thereby weakening the atomization effect of the heating element 125 on the atomization matrix, for example, generating less smoke, providing the user with a weaker taste, etc. The power supply assembly can provide multiple voltage gears to output voltages of different gears for the heating element 125.

[0088] Accordingly, in some embodiments, the control method 1200 includes: step S1202, adjusting the power-on voltage of the heating element 125, including: in response to detecting that the button 35 is pressed a second predetermined number of times within a second predetermined time, the control circuit board 37 controls the power supply component 31 to increase the power output to the heating element 125 to a third power, and the third power is greater than the second power.

[0089] In some embodiments, step S1202, adjusting the power-on voltage of the heating element 125, also includes: in response to detecting that the button 35 is pressed a second predetermined number of times within the second predetermined time and then pressed a second predetermined number of times continuously within the second predetermined time, the control circuit board 37 controls the power supply component 31 to increase the power output to the heating element 125 to a fourth power, and the fourth power is greater than the third power.

[0090] In some embodiments, step S1202, adjusting the power-on voltage of the heating element 125, further includes: in response to detecting that the button 35 is pressed a second predetermined number of times within the second predetermined time and then pressed a second predetermined number of times within the second predetermined time continuously for a predetermined number of times, the control circuit board controls the power supply component to reduce the power output to the heating element 125 to the second power. For example, the power supply component can provide 7 gears of voltage, and each time the button 35 is detected to be pressed a second predetermined number of times within the second predetermined time, the output voltage of the power supply component is controlled to increase by one voltage gear. After the button 35 is detected to be pressed a second predetermined number of times within the second predetermined time for six consecutive times, the output voltage of the power supply component is controlled to return to the voltage of the initial gear, such as the second voltage.

[0091] In some embodiments, step S1202, adjusting the power-on voltage of the heating element 125, further includes: in response to detecting that the button 35 is pressed a third predetermined number of times within a third predetermined time, the control circuit board 37 controls the power supply component 31 to reduce the power output to the heating element 125 to a fifth power, and the fifth power is less than the power currently output by the power supply component to the heating element 125. Thus, a different method for reducing the output power of the power supply component is provided.

[0092] In order to better display the current control status, the outer surface of the shell 38 can also be provided with a display light for displaying the current control status of the electronic cigarette 30 (for example, power-on status, standby status, preheating status, voltage regulation status, charging status, etc.) in different colors or different flashing frequencies.

[0093] Although various operations are depicted in the drawings as being in a particular order, this should not be understood as requiring that the operations must be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, nor should it be understood as requiring that all illustrated operations must be performed to achieve desirable results.

[0094] The above are only embodiments or examples of the present disclosure, and the patent scope of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. All equivalent structural transformations made by using the contents of the present disclosure and the drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields under the concept of the present disclosure are included in the patent protection scope of the present disclosure. Various elements in the embodiments or examples may be omitted or replaced by their equivalent elements. In addition, the steps may be performed in an order different from that described in the present disclosure. Furthermore, the various elements in the embodiments or examples may be combined in various ways. It is important that with the evolution of technology, many of the elements described herein may be replaced by equivalent elements that appear after the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An atomized substrate storage component, comprising: A storage component body, the storage component body comprising a side wall and a bottom wall connected to the side wall, the side wall and the bottom wall forming a storage cavity for storing an atomized substrate; A heating element, the heating element being disposed inside the storage cavity and used for heating the atomized substrate; as well as A first electrode and a second electrode, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are arranged on the bottom wall, and the first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected to two pins of the heating element respectively.

2. The aerosolized substrate storage component according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom wall comprises: A first recess and a second recess are used to accommodate the first electrode and the second electrode respectively; The first groove and the second groove are respectively connected to the first recess and the second recess, and are used to accommodate a first lead wire, and the first lead wire is used to electrically connect the first electrode and the second electrode to two pins of the heating element respectively.

3. The aerosolized substrate storage component according to claim 2, wherein: The first recess and the second recess are step holes, and the first electrode and the second electrode are disposed in the step holes.

4. The aerosolized substrate storage component according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The storage component body is a hollow cylindrical structure, and the storage cavity is formed in the hollow part inside the cylindrical structure.

5. The aerosolized substrate storage component according to claim 4, wherein: The side wall comprises an outer side wall and an inner side wall, and at least one first positioning structure is arranged on the outer side wall for positioning the circumferential position of the storage component body during installation.

6. The aerosolized substrate storage component according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The storage component body is a hollow prism structure, and the storage cavity is formed in the hollow part inside the storage component body.

7. The aerosolized substrate storage component according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: A liquid guiding element, wherein the liquid guiding element is arranged in the storage cavity, the atomized matrix is ​​located above the liquid guiding element, and the liquid guiding element is used to adsorb and guide the atomized matrix, and the liquid guiding element comprises: A liquid-conducting element body, wherein the liquid-conducting element body has a multi-microporous structure, an atomization channel, the atomization channel being arranged through the liquid-conducting element body; and A first air inlet opening and a first air outlet opening are respectively connected to the atomization channel fluid.

8. The aerosolized substrate storage component according to claim 7, wherein: The side wall is provided with a second air inlet opening and a second air outlet opening at positions corresponding to the first air inlet opening and the first air outlet opening, respectively.

9. The aerosolized substrate storage component according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: A first cover body is used to close the storage component body, and a sealing member is provided between the first cover body and the side wall.

10. An atomizing device, comprising: The atomized substrate storage component according to any one of claims 1 to 9; as well as A shell, wherein the shell forms an installation cavity for the atomization substrate storage component, and the installation cavity is provided with a first electrode ejector pin and a second electrode ejector pin at positions corresponding to the first electrode and the second electrode, respectively, for contacting and conducting with the corresponding first electrode and second electrode when the atomization substrate storage component is accommodated in the installation cavity.

11. The atomizing device according to claim 10, wherein: At least one first positioning structure is arranged on the outer side wall of the side wall of the storage component body, and the atomization device also includes: at least one second positioning structure, which is used to respectively engage with the corresponding first positioning structure of the at least one first positioning structure, so that the circumferential position of the storage component body can be positioned when the atomization matrix storage component is installed in the atomization device.

12. The atomizing device according to claim 10 or 11, further comprising: The second cover is detachably connected to the shell and is used to close the installation cavity, wherein the second cover is made of a transparent material or a translucent material.

13. An electronic cigarette, comprising: The atomizing device according to any one of claims 10 to 12; as well as A control circuit board and a power supply assembly are arranged in a shell of the electronic cigarette, the control circuit board is electrically connected to the power supply assembly, and the first electrode ejector pin and the second electrode ejector pin are electrically connected to the control circuit board through a second lead.

14. The electronic cigarette according to claim 13, wherein: The atomized matrix storage component also includes a liquid guiding element, which includes a liquid guiding element body, an atomizing channel, a first air inlet opening and a first air outlet opening, the atomizing channel is arranged through the liquid guiding element body, the first air inlet opening and the first air outlet opening are respectively connected to the atomizing channel fluid, the side wall is respectively provided with a second air inlet opening and a second air outlet opening at positions corresponding to the first air inlet opening and the first air outlet opening, a third air inlet opening and a third air outlet opening are respectively provided on the shell, and the third air inlet opening and the third air outlet opening are arranged at opposite ends of the shell, wherein the third air inlet opening, the second air inlet opening, the first air inlet opening, the atomizing channel, the first air outlet opening, the second air outlet opening and the third air outlet opening are fluidly connected in sequence, and form an airway for the atomized atomized matrix to flow for inhalation.

15. A control method for an electronic cigarette according to claim 13 or 14, wherein: The control method comprises: energizing the heating element to heat the storage component body; and The energizing voltage of the heating element is adjusted to increase or decrease the heating of the atomized substrate inside the storage chamber.

16. The control method according to claim 15, wherein: Enabling the heating element to be energized and heated to preheat the storage component body comprises: In response to detecting that the button of the electronic cigarette is pressed continuously for a first predetermined number of times within a first predetermined time, the control circuit board of the electronic cigarette controls the power supply component to power on the heating element for heating, wherein the power output by the power supply component to the heating element is a first power, and the first power is lower than a second power output by the power supply component to the heating element when the electronic cigarette is working normally.

17. The control method according to claim 16, wherein: The preheating automatically continues for a predetermined period of time.

18. The control method according to claim 17, wherein: The control method further comprises: After the preheating, the control circuit board automatically controls the power supply assembly to increase the power output to the heating element to the second power.

19. The control method according to any one of claims 15 to 18, wherein: Adjusting the energizing voltage of the heating element comprises: In response to detecting that the button is pressed a second predetermined number of times within a second predetermined time, the control circuit board controls the power supply assembly to increase the power output to the heating element to a third power, where the third power is greater than the second power.

20. The control method according to claim 19, wherein: Adjusting the energizing voltage of the heating element also includes: In response to detecting that the button is pressed the second predetermined number of times continuously within the second predetermined time after being pressed the second predetermined number of times within the second predetermined time, the control circuit board controls the power supply component to increase the power output to the heating element to a fourth power, and the fourth power is greater than the third power.

21. The control method according to claim 20, wherein: Adjusting the energizing voltage of the heating element also includes: In response to detecting that the button is pressed the second predetermined number of times within the second predetermined time continuously for the second predetermined number of times after being pressed the second predetermined number of times within the second predetermined time, the control circuit board controls the power supply component to reduce the power output to the heating element to the second power.

22. The control method according to any one of claims 15 to 18, wherein: Adjusting the energizing voltage of the heating element comprises: In response to detecting that the button is pressed a third predetermined number of times within a third predetermined time, the control circuit board controls the power supply component to reduce the power output to the heating element to a fifth power, and the fifth power is less than the power currently output by the power supply component to the heating element.

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