Atomizer and electronic atomization device

Abstract

The invention provides an atomizer and an electronic atomization device. The atomizer comprises a liquid storage cavity; the first liquid guide element is in fluid communication with the liquid storage cavity so as to suck the liquid matrix; the second liquid guide element indirectly sucks the liquid matrix from the liquid storage cavity from the first liquid guide element; the atomizing component is used for sucking the liquid matrix from the liquid storage cavity from the second liquid guide element and atomizing the liquid matrix to generate aerosol; the bracket at least partially surrounds and holds the second liquid guide element; when the second liquid guide element is contained or kept in the support, a gap is formed between the second liquid guide element and the inner side surface of the support, and then a spacing cavity surrounding the second liquid guide element is defined or formed between the second liquid guide element and the inner side surface of the support. The first liquid guide element is located between the liquid storage cavity and the interval cavity so as to isolate the liquid storage cavity from the interval cavity. The liquid matrix absorbed by the electronic atomization device, the first liquid guide element and / or the second liquid guide element in a supersaturated mode can seep into the interval cavity to be cached.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the field of electronic atomization technology, and in particular to an atomizer and an electronic atomization device. Background Art

[0002] Smoking articles (eg, cigarettes, cigars, etc.) burn tobacco during use to produce tobacco smoke. Attempts have been made to replace these tobacco-burning articles by creating products that release compounds without combustion.

[0003] An example of such a product is a heating device that releases a compound by heating rather than burning a material. For example, the material may be tobacco or other non-tobacco products, which may or may not contain nicotine. As another example, there are aerosol providing products, such as so-called electronic atomization devices. These electronic atomization devices typically contain a liquid that is heated by an atomization component to vaporize it, thereby producing an inhalable aerosol. Known electronic atomization devices surround and support the atomization component by a bracket; when the pressure in the liquid storage chamber is greater than the external pressure, the liquid matrix adsorbed and retained by the atomization component will leak outward or into the air flow channel. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One embodiment of the present application provides an atomizer, comprising:

[0005] a liquid storage chamber for storing a liquid matrix;

[0006] a first liquid-conducting element, arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic atomization device and in fluid communication with the liquid storage chamber to absorb the liquid matrix;

[0007] a second liquid-conducting element for indirectly drawing the liquid matrix from the liquid storage chamber through the first liquid-conducting element;

[0008] an atomizing assembly configured to draw the liquid matrix from the liquid storage chamber through the second liquid-conducting element and atomize the liquid matrix to generate an aerosol;

[0009] A bracket at least partially surrounds and holds the second liquid-conducting element; when the second liquid-conducting element is accommodated or held in the bracket, there is a distance between the second liquid-conducting element and the inner surface of the bracket, thereby defining or forming a spacing cavity surrounding the second liquid-conducting element therebetween; the first liquid-conducting element is located between the liquid storage cavity and the spacing cavity to isolate the liquid storage cavity from the spacing cavity.

[0010] In some embodiments, the partition cavity is partially bounded by the first liquid-conducting element and partially bounded by the second liquid-conducting element.

[0011] In some embodiments, a plurality of retaining ribs extending into the spaced cavities are provided on the inner surface of the bracket;

[0012] When the second liquid-conducting element is accommodated or retained in the bracket, the retaining rib abuts against the outer surface of the second liquid-conducting element to retain the second liquid-conducting element.

[0013] In some embodiments, the plurality of retention ribs are spaced apart around the circumference of the second liquid-conducting element.

[0014] In some embodiments, the retaining rib includes a first portion and a second portion arranged in the longitudinal direction of the bracket; a protrusion height of the first portion is smaller than a protrusion height of the second portion;

[0015] When the second liquid-conducting element is accommodated or held in the bracket, the second portion abuts against an outer surface of the second liquid-conducting element, and the first portion is in non-contact with the second liquid-conducting element.

[0016] In some embodiments, the inner surface of the stent is surrounded and defined by an accommodating cavity; the accommodating cavity includes a first section and a second section arranged sequentially along the longitudinal direction, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the first section is greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second section;

[0017] The first liquid-conducting element is received or accommodated in the first section;

[0018] The second liquid-conducting element is received or housed in the second section and is in contact with the first liquid-conducting element; the spacer cavity is formed or defined by a portion of the second section.

[0019] In some embodiments, it further includes:

[0020] The ventilation channel connects the liquid storage cavity with the air of the separation cavity to adjust the pressure in the second liquid storage cavity.

[0021] In some embodiments, the ventilation channel is defined or formed between the first liquid-conducting element and the bracket, and bypasses or crosses the first liquid-conducting element along the longitudinal direction of the atomizer.

[0022] In some embodiments, the ventilation channel includes a ventilation groove formed on the inner surface of the stent.

[0023] In some embodiments, the bracket is further provided with an air inlet channel, which at least partially provides a path for delivering external air to the atomizing assembly;

[0024] The spacer cavity is in airflow communication with the air inlet passage.

[0025] In some embodiments, the bracket is provided with a plurality of partition flanges circumferentially surrounding the bracket, and a plurality of air grooves formed between two adjacent partition flanges; the two adjacent air grooves are connected in airflow through a notch or cutout on the partition flange between them;

[0026] The spacer cavity is in airflow communication with the air inlet passage via at least one or more of the air grooves.

[0027] In some embodiments, the notches or cutouts on adjacent separation flanges are staggered in the longitudinal direction of the bracket to form a communication path between the separation cavity and the air inlet channel that tortuously passes through the plurality of air grooves.

[0028] In some embodiments, further comprising:

[0029] shell;

[0030] A sealing element is at least partially located between the bracket and the housing to provide a seal therebetween; the sealing element is arranged to cover the air groove from the outside of the bracket so that adjacent air grooves can only be connected by airflow through the notch or cutout on the dividing flange between them.

[0031] In some embodiments, the air inlet passage is at least partially located between the sealing element and the bracket.

[0032] In some embodiments, further comprising a housing;

[0033] The bracket comprises:

[0034] A first supporting portion close to the liquid storage chamber, and a second supporting portion away from the first supporting portion; the first supporting portion surrounds and accommodates the first liquid-conducting element, and the second supporting portion is connected to the shell; the separating flange is located between the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion.

[0035] In some embodiments, a first positioning structure is arranged on the housing, and a second positioning structure for coupling with the first positioning structure is arranged on the second supporting portion; the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure are configured to prevent the bracket from rotating relative to the housing.

[0036] In some embodiments, the bracket is further provided with a connecting hole extending from the spacing cavity to the outer surface; the spacing cavity is in airflow communication with the air inlet channel through the connecting hole.

[0037] In some embodiments, further comprising:

[0038] a tubular element, passing through the first liquid-conducting element and the second liquid-conducting element;

[0039] The atomizing assembly comprises:

[0040] a third liquid-conducting element, located within the tubular element and arranged to indirectly draw the liquid medium from the liquid reservoir through the second liquid-conducting element;

[0041] The heating element is combined with the third liquid-conducting element and is used to heat at least a portion of the liquid matrix retained in the third liquid-conducting element to generate aerosol.

[0042] Another embodiment of the present application further provides an atomizer, comprising:

[0043] a liquid storage chamber for storing a liquid matrix;

[0044] a first liquid-conducting element, arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic atomization device and defining a portion of the boundary of the liquid storage chamber; the first liquid-conducting element is in fluid communication with the liquid storage chamber to draw the liquid matrix from the liquid storage chamber;

[0045] a second liquid conducting element configured to indirectly draw the liquid matrix from the liquid reservoir through the first liquid conducting element;

[0046] a heating element, located in the second liquid-conducting element and used for heating the liquid matrix to generate an aerosol;

[0047] The bracket at least partially surrounds and holds the second liquid-conducting element; a plurality of retaining ribs arranged at intervals are provided on the inner surface of the bracket; the plurality of retaining ribs surround and abut against the second liquid-conducting element, thereby holding the second liquid-conducting element in the bracket.

[0048] Yet another embodiment of the present application provides an electronic atomization device, comprising the atomizer described above and a power supply mechanism for supplying power to the atomizer.

[0049] In the above electronic atomization device, the liquid matrix supersaturatedly absorbed by the first liquid-conducting element and / or the second liquid-conducting element can seep into the spacer cavity for buffering. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0050] One or more embodiments are exemplarily illustrated by pictures in the corresponding drawings. These exemplifications do not constitute limitations on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are represented as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings do not constitute proportional limitations.

[0051] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic atomization device provided by an embodiment;

[0052] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the atomizer from one perspective;

[0053] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the atomizer from one perspective;

[0054] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the middle atomizer from another perspective;

[0055] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of the atomizer from one perspective;

[0056] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional diagram of the atomizer from another perspective;

[0057] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 A structural diagram of the middle bracket from another perspective;

[0058] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A structural diagram of the middle bracket from another perspective;

[0059] Figure 9 yes Figure 7 A schematic cross-sectional view of the middle bracket from one perspective;

[0060] Figure 10 yes Figure 3 A cross-sectional diagram of the middle part after assembly from one perspective;

[0061] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A cross-sectional diagram from another perspective after the middle parts are assembled;

[0062] Figure 12 yes Figure 10 A cross-sectional diagram from another perspective after the middle parts are assembled. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0063] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present application, the present application is described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0064] One embodiment of the present application provides an electronic atomization device, which can be found in Figure 1 As shown, the device includes a nebulizer 100 for storing a liquid matrix and atomizing the liquid matrix to generate an aerosol, and a power supply mechanism 200 for supplying power to the nebulizer 100 .

[0065] In an alternative implementation, such as Figure 1As shown, the power supply mechanism 200 includes a receiving cavity 270 arranged at one end in the length direction for receiving and accommodating at least a portion of the atomizer 100, and an electrical contact 230 at least partially exposed in the receiving cavity 270, which is used to form an electrical connection with the atomizer 100 when at least a portion of the atomizer 100 is received and accommodated in the power supply mechanism 200, thereby supplying power to the atomizer 100.

[0066] according to Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, an electrical contact 21 is provided on the end of the atomizer 100 opposite to the power supply mechanism 200 along the length direction. When at least a portion of the atomizer 100 is received in the receiving cavity 270, the electrical contact 21 contacts and abuts against the electrical contact 230 to form electrical conduction.

[0067] according to Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, a magnetic element 22 is further provided on the atomizer 100; the power supply mechanism 200 is provided with a magnetic element 280; when the atomizer 100 is received in the receiving cavity 270, the magnetic element 280 and the magnetic element 22 are magnetically adsorbed, so that the atomizer 100 is stably maintained in the receiving cavity 270.

[0068] A sealing member 260 is provided in the power supply mechanism 200, and the sealing member 260 separates at least a portion of the internal space of the power supply mechanism 200 to form the above-mentioned receiving cavity 270. Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the seal 260 is configured to extend in a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the power supply mechanism 200 and is preferably made of a flexible material such as silicone, thereby preventing the liquid matrix that seeps from the atomizer 100 into the receiving chamber 270 from flowing to the controller 220, sensor 250 and other components inside the power supply mechanism 200.

[0069] exist Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the power supply mechanism 200 also includes a battery cell 210 arranged away from the receiving cavity 270 along the length direction for power supply; and a controller 220 arranged between the battery cell 210 and the receiving cavity 270, which is operable to guide current between the battery cell 210 and the electrical contact 230.

[0070] During use, the power supply mechanism 200 includes a sensor 250 for sensing changes in airflow passing through the atomizer 100 when the user draws on the atomizer 100 , and the controller 220 controls the battery cell 210 to supply power to the atomizer 100 based on the detection signal of the sensor 250 .

[0071] exist Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the power supply mechanism 200 is provided with a charging interface 240 at the other end away from the receiving cavity 270 for charging the battery cell 210 .

[0072] Figures 2 to 6 A schematic diagram of an atomizer 100 according to a specific embodiment is shown; in this embodiment, the atomizer 100 includes:

[0073] The housing 10 defines the outer surface of the atomizer 100 and is made of a rigid material such as ceramics, polymer plastics, etc. Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the housing 10 is roughly cylindrical; the housing 10 has a proximal end 110 and a distal end 120 opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction; wherein, according to the requirements of normal use, the proximal end 110 is configured as an end for the user to inhale the aerosol, and an inhalation port 113 for the user to inhale is provided at the proximal end 110; and the distal end 120 is used as an end for combining with the power supply mechanism 200, and the distal end 120 of the housing 10 is open, and the open structure is used to install various necessary functional components into the interior of the housing 10.

[0074] See also Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the housing 10 is provided with a liquid storage chamber 112 for storing the liquid matrix, and an atomizing assembly for drawing the liquid matrix from the liquid storage chamber 112 and heating and atomizing the liquid matrix. Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the cross-sectional view shown, an aerosol output tube 111 is provided longitudinally within the housing 10. The space between the outer surface of the aerosol output tube 111 and the inner surface of the housing 10 forms a liquid storage chamber 112 for storing a liquid matrix. One end of the aerosol output tube 111 located at the proximal end 110 is connected to an air outlet 113, thereby transmitting the generated aerosol to the air outlet 113 for inhalation. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in FIG, the aerosol output tube 111 and the housing 10 are integrally molded using a moldable material, and the liquid storage cavity 112 formed therein is open or opened toward the distal end 120 .

[0075] See also Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the atomizer 100 is further provided with:

[0076] The first liquid-conducting element 51 is arranged on one side close to the opening of the liquid storage chamber 112. The first liquid-conducting element 51 is in the shape of a sheet or block and is arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the housing 10. In some specific embodiments, the diameter and / or length of the first liquid-conducting element 51 is greater than the thickness. In some specific embodiments, the first liquid-conducting element 51 has a thickness of approximately 1.5 to 4.0 mm. In some embodiments, the first liquid-conducting element 51 is made of a flexible capillary fiber material, such as natural cotton fiber, non-woven fiber, etc.; specifically, the first liquid-conducting element 51 includes sheet-like liquid-conducting cotton. Or in some other variations, the first liquid-conducting element 51 includes artificial cotton, or hard artificial cotton or artificial foam made of filamentous polyurethane. For example, the first liquid-conducting element 51 uses 138# hard synthetic organic polymer fiber with a viscosity of 0.1 to 0.9 mg / mm 3 The density of the first liquid-conducting element 51 is approximately 0.04 to 0.06 g when not soaked in a liquid matrix. The first liquid-conducting element 51 is made of oriented fibers that are generally oriented along the length, width, or radial direction. The arrangement of the oriented fibers along the length, width, or radial direction of the first liquid-conducting element 51 provides the first liquid-conducting element 51 with a strong bending resistance and thus a rigid property. Specifically, for example, the first liquid-conducting element 51 may be a rigid rayon made of oriented polyester fibers, or a rigid rayon or foam made of filamentous polyurethane.

[0077] according to Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the first liquid-conducting element 51 is accommodated and installed in the bracket 60, and a sealing element 80 is arranged between the bracket 60 and the housing 10; and after assembly, the liquid matrix in the liquid storage chamber 112 can basically only be absorbed by the first liquid-conducting element 51 and then leave the liquid storage chamber 112. Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the first liquid-conducting element 51 is configured in an annular shape. Specifically, for example, the first liquid-conducting element 51 is in the shape of a ring; the first liquid-conducting element 51 has an outer diameter of approximately 10-15 mm; and the first liquid-conducting element 51 has an inner diameter of approximately 4-7 mm. The first liquid-conducting element 51 is adjacent to the upper surface of the liquid reservoir 112 and is in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir 112, thereby aspirating the liquid matrix.

[0078] according to Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the atomizer 100 further includes:

[0079] The second liquid-conducting element 52 is generally arranged in a cylindrical shape. It indirectly draws liquid from the liquid reservoir 112 via the first liquid-conducting element 51. Specifically, the second liquid-conducting element 52 abuts against or is coupled to the lower surface of the first liquid-conducting element 51, thereby fluidically connecting with the first liquid-conducting element 51 to draw liquid. The second liquid-conducting element 52 is flexible and made of flexible fibers, such as non-woven fibers or cotton fibers.

[0080] In the embodiment, the first liquid guiding element 51 and the second liquid guiding element 52 are sequentially arranged along the longitudinal direction of the atomizer 100. The first liquid guiding element 51 and the second liquid guiding element 52 are coaxially arranged. The second liquid guiding element 52 contacts and abuts against the lower surface of the first liquid guiding element 51.

[0081] In an embodiment, the second liquid-conducting element 52 is hollow. The inner diameter of the second liquid-conducting element 52 is equal to the inner diameter of the first liquid-conducting element 51; for example, the second liquid-conducting element 52 has an inner diameter of approximately 4 to 7 mm. The outer diameter of the second liquid-conducting element 52 is smaller than the outer diameter of the first liquid-conducting element 51; for example, the second liquid-conducting element 52 has an outer diameter of approximately 6 to 9 mm. Furthermore, after assembly, the longitudinal length of the second liquid-conducting element 52 is approximately 6 to 10 mm.

[0082] according to Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the atomizer 100 further includes:

[0083] The tubular element 14 is a separate component, preferably made of a thin, rigid material. Suitable examples include ceramic or stainless steel tubes. The tubular element 14 is coaxially arranged with the aerosol delivery tube 111 along the longitudinal direction of the atomizer 100 and is connected to the aerosol delivery tube 111. Specifically, the aerosol delivery tube 111 is at least partially inserted into the tubular element 14, and a tight fit is formed by interference fit or riveting. After assembly, no flexible sealing element is used to provide a seal between the two.

[0084] according to Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the tubular element 14 axially passes through the first liquid-conducting element 51 and the second liquid-conducting element 52 in sequence. After assembly, the first liquid-conducting element 51 and the second liquid-conducting element 52 are arranged around the tubular element 14.

[0085] according to Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the atomizer assembly is housed and assembled within the tubular element 14; the atomizer assembly includes: a third liquid-conducting element 30 and a heating element 40. The third liquid-conducting element 30 is used to draw liquid matrix from the liquid storage chamber 112 through the second liquid-conducting element 52; the heating element 40 is used to heat at least a portion of the liquid matrix in the third liquid-conducting element 30 to generate an aerosol.

[0086] In an embodiment, the third liquid-conducting element 30 is flexible, for example, made from flexible fibers such as cotton fibers, non-woven fabric, or sponge. The third liquid-conducting element 30 is configured as a tube or cylinder arranged along the longitudinal direction of the housing 10; the third liquid-conducting element 30 is coaxial with the tubular element 14 and positioned within the tubular element 14. Specifically, for example, the third liquid-conducting element 30 is in the form of a cylinder wound from a sheet-like precursor comprising multiple layers of flexible fibers. Alternatively, in yet other alternative embodiments, the third liquid-conducting element 30 is rigid; for example, the third liquid-conducting element 30 may comprise a rigid porous element, such as porous ceramic or porous glass.

[0087] In an embodiment, a plurality of first perforations 141 and / or second perforations 142 are arranged on the wall of the tubular element 14; the second perforations 142 extend to the end of the tubular element 14 facing the distal end 120. The third liquid-conducting element 30 is in fluid communication with the second liquid-conducting element 52 via the first perforations 141 and / or the second perforations 142 to receive the liquid matrix. After assembly, the third liquid-conducting element 30 is at least partially inserted into or exposed in the second perforations 142. Specifically, the coiled third liquid-conducting element 30 has a protruding portion or exposed portion 31 that extends into the second perforations 142. The protruding portion or exposed portion 31 partially abuts and contacts the inner surface of the second liquid-conducting element 52, thereby receiving or drawing the liquid matrix from the second liquid-conducting element 52.

[0088] exist Figures 2 to 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the first through-hole 141 and / or the second through-hole 142 on the tubular element 14 substantially avoids the first liquid-conducting element 51 . The first through-hole 141 and / or the second through-hole 142 are surrounded and covered by the second liquid-conducting element 52 .

[0089] In an embodiment, the outer surface of the third liquid-conducting element 30 in the radial direction is configured as a liquid-absorbing surface for absorbing the liquid matrix from the second liquid-conducting element 52; specifically, a portion of the outer surface of the third liquid-conducting element 30 is aligned with the first through-hole 141 and / or the second through-hole 142, so that the third liquid-conducting element 30 partially receives and absorbs the liquid matrix passing through the second liquid-conducting element 52 through the first through-hole 141 and / or the second through-hole 142. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown by the arrow R1 in the middle. The inner surface of the third liquid-conducting element 30 in the radial direction is configured as an atomizing surface, which is combined / fitted / abutted against the heating element 40; and then after the liquid matrix is ​​transferred to the atomizing surface, it is heated and atomized by the heating element 40 to generate aerosol and release. Specifically, Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown by the middle arrow R1, the liquid matrix in the liquid storage chamber 112 is sucked by the upper surface of the first liquid guiding element 51, then transferred to the second liquid guiding element 52 through the lower surface of the first liquid guiding element 51, and then transferred to the third liquid guiding element 30 through the inner surface of the second liquid guiding element 52.

[0090] according to Figures 3 to 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the heating element 40 is arranged to extend longitudinally along the third liquid-conducting element 30 and is coaxially arranged with the third liquid-conducting element 30. In some alternative embodiments, the heating element 40 is a heating mesh, heating coil, or the like. In this embodiment, the heating element 40 is wound around a sheet or mesh substrate; the wound heating element 40 is not a closed tubular shape in the circumferential direction, but rather a cylindrical shape with side openings along the longitudinal direction. Conductive pins 41 are welded or arranged at both ends of the heating element 40 to conduct current through the heating element 40.

[0091] In some other variations, the heating element 40 may be bonded to the third liquid-conducting element 30 by printing, deposition, sintering, or physical assembly. In some other variations, the third liquid-conducting element 30 may have a flat surface or a curved surface for supporting the heating element 40, and the heating element 40 is formed on the flat surface or the curved surface of the third liquid-conducting element 30 by mounting, printing, deposition, or the like. Or in some other variations, the heating element 40 is a conductive track formed on the surface of the third liquid-conducting element 30. In some other variations, the conductive track of the heating element 40 may be in the form of a printed circuit formed by printing. In some other variations, the heating element 40 is a patterned conductive track. In some other variations, the heating element 40 is planar. In some other variations, the heating element 40 is a conductive track that extends in a circuitous, meandering, reciprocating, or bending manner.

[0092] according to Figures 3 to 12 As shown, the atomizer 100 further includes:

[0093] The bracket 60 is located within the housing 10 and is used to support and secure the first liquid-conducting element 51, the second liquid-conducting element 52, the tubular element 14, and the atomizing assembly. The bracket 60 generally extends longitudinally along the atomizer 100. The bracket 60 has a first end 610 facing or proximate to the liquid storage chamber 112, and a second end 620 facing away from the first end 610. The bracket 60 is generally cylindrical in shape, extending from the first end 610 to the second end 620. The bracket 60 is rigid, for example, made of a hard polymer plastic.

[0094] according to Figures 3 to 12 As shown, the atomizer 100 further includes:

[0095] A sealing element 80 is positioned between the bracket 60 and the housing 10. The sealing element 80 is flexible, for example, made of a flexible material such as silicone or thermoplastic elastomer. The sealing element 80 is cylindrical in shape and comprises a first sealing portion 81 and a second sealing portion 82. The first sealing portion 81 is annular and, when assembled, abuts or fits against the first end 610 of the bracket 60. The second sealing portion 82 is cylindrical and, when assembled, surrounds or encloses at least a portion of the bracket 60. When assembled, the second sealing portion 82 is positioned between the bracket 60 and the housing 10 to provide a seal therebetween. A first rib 821 is positioned on the outer surface of the second sealing portion 82, proximal to the first sealing portion 81 and circumferentially surrounding the second sealing portion 82. A second rib 822 is positioned on the outer surface of the second sealing portion 82, facing away from the first sealing portion 81 and circumferentially surrounding the second sealing portion 82. When assembled, the first rib 821 and the second rib 822 are squeezed or compressed between the bracket 60 and the housing 10, thereby providing a seal.

[0096] according to Figures 3 to 12 As shown, the bracket 60 defines:

[0097] The accommodating cavity 69 is defined or formed by the inner surface of the bracket 60. The accommodating cavity 69 is open or opened at the first end 610 of the bracket 60 to receive the first liquid-conducting element 51, the second liquid-conducting element 52, and the tubular element 14 through the first end 610. Specifically, the accommodating cavity 69 includes a first section 611, a second section 612, and a third section 613 arranged in sequence. The first section 611 is adjacent to the first end 610 and defines an opening at the first end 610. The cross-sectional area of ​​the first section 611 is larger than that of the second section 612, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the second section 612 is larger than that of the third section 613.

[0098] After assembly, the first liquid-conducting element 51 is housed in the first section 611; the second liquid-conducting element 52 is housed in the second section 612; the tubular element 14 sequentially passes through the first section 611, the second section 612, and the third section 613 from the first end 610. Furthermore, the third liquid-conducting element 30 extends from the second section 612 to the third section 613. The third liquid-conducting element 30 is at least partially located within the second liquid-conducting element 52. Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 10 As shown, when the first liquid-conducting element 51 is accommodated in the first section 611, the upper surface of the first liquid-conducting element 51 is substantially flush with the first end 610 of the bracket 60. Alternatively, the upper surface of the first liquid-conducting element 51 is slightly lower than the first end 610 of the bracket 60, for example, 1 to 2 mm lower than the first end 610 of the bracket 60.

[0099] according to Figures 3 to 12 As shown, a positioning ridge 614 is disposed within the third section 613 of the accommodating cavity 69 of the bracket 60. The positioning ridge 614 and the inner surface of the third section 613 define an insertion groove. When the tubular element 14 is assembled into the accommodating cavity 69, it is positioned and inserted into the insertion groove to provide positioning. The inner surface of the third section 613 also defines a positioning groove 615. The positioning ridge 614 has an abutment step 616 extending into the positioning groove 615. During assembly, the second through-hole 142 of the tubular element 14 is aligned with the abutment step 616, and the third liquid-conducting element 30 longitudinally abuts the abutment step 616. After assembly, the protruding portion or exposed portion 31 of the third liquid-conducting element 30 passes through the second through-hole 142 of the tubular element 14 and extends into the positioning groove 615.

[0100] according to Figures 3 to 12 As shown, the bracket 60 includes:

[0101] The first support portion 61 is close to or defines the first end 610 of the bracket 60 ; the first section 611 of the accommodating cavity 69 is surrounded and defined by the first support portion 61 ; and the first liquid-conducting element 51 is installed in the first support portion 61 .

[0102] according to Figures 3 to 12 As shown, the bracket 60 includes:

[0103] The second support portion 63 is adjacent to or defines the second end 620 of the bracket 60. After assembly, at least a portion of the second support portion 63 is exposed outside the sealing element 80; specifically, the second sealing portion 82 of the sealing element 80 extends from the first end 610 of the bracket 60 to the second support portion 63. After assembly, the second support portion 63 abuts and engages the inner surface of the housing 10. In addition, the electrical contact 21 is at least partially assembled from the bracket 60 at the second end 620 into the second support portion 63 of the bracket 60 and is within the second support portion 63. The conductive leads welded to both ends of the heating element 40 extend from the accommodating cavity 69 into the second support portion 63, and then abut the electrical contact 21 to establish an electrically conductive connection between the heating element 40 and the electrical contact 21.

[0104] After assembly, the first rib 821 on the second sealing portion 82 is squeezed or compressed between the first support portion 61 of the bracket 60 and the housing 10, thereby providing a seal. The second rib 822 on the second sealing portion 82 is squeezed or compressed between the second support portion 63 of the bracket 60 and the housing 10, thereby providing a seal.

[0105] The bracket 60 defines an abutment portion 631 at the second end 620 that circumferentially surrounds the bracket 60. The outer diameter of the abutment portion 631 is greater than the outer diameter of the second support portion 63 of the bracket 60, causing the abutment portion 631 to protrude radially outward from the second end 620. After assembly, the abutment portion 631 is located outside the housing 10, and the distal end 120 of the housing 10 abuts against the abutment portion 631.

[0106] exist Figures 3 to 12 As shown in FIG, the housing 10 is further provided with a first positioning structure 15; the first positioning structure 15 is located at the distal end 120; for example, the first positioning structure 15 is a notch 15 disposed at the distal end 120 of the housing 10. Accordingly, the bracket 60 is provided with a second positioning structure 630; the second positioning structure 630 extends from the abutment portion 631 toward the second support portion 63; for example, the second positioning structure 630 is a protrusion 630 extending from the abutment portion 631 toward the second support portion 63. When the bracket 60 is assembled into the housing 10 from the distal end 120, the first positioning structure 15 and the second positioning structure 630 cooperate to provide positioning. Furthermore, after assembly, the second positioning structure 630 extends into the first positioning structure 15 to prevent relative rotation between the cylindrical housing 10 and the bracket 60.

[0107] exist Figures 3 to 12 As shown in FIG, when the second liquid-conducting element 52 is accommodated or received within the second section 612 of the accommodating cavity 69, a spacer cavity 64 is defined between the inner surface of the second section 612 and the outer surface of the second liquid-conducting element 52. In an embodiment, the spacer cavity 64 is defined by the portion of the second section 612 of the accommodating cavity 69 not occupied by the second liquid-conducting element 52. In an embodiment, the spacer cavity 64 is separated or isolated from the liquid storage cavity 112; specifically, the spacer cavity 64 and the liquid storage cavity 112 are separated or isolated by the first liquid-conducting element 51.

[0108] During use, the supersaturated liquid matrix absorbed by the first liquid-conducting element 51 and / or the second liquid-conducting element 52 can partially seep into the spacer cavity 64 for buffering. Specifically, for example, during production, the supersaturated liquid matrix injected into the liquid storage chamber 112 can pass through the first liquid-conducting element 51 and seep into the spacer cavity 64. Alternatively, during use, when the pressure within the liquid storage chamber 112 is greater than the external pressure, the liquid matrix within the liquid storage chamber 112 can pass through the first liquid-conducting element 51 and seep into the spacer cavity 64. Of course, the supersaturated liquid matrix absorbed by the second liquid-conducting element 52 can also seep into or be reabsorbed by the spacer cavity 64 when the internal and external pressures change.

[0109] In this embodiment, a portion of the boundary of the spacing cavity 64 is defined by the lower surface of the first liquid-conducting element 51 ; and a portion of the boundary of the spacing cavity 64 is defined by the outer side surface of the second liquid-conducting element 52 .

[0110] exist Figures 3 to 12 As shown in FIG, a plurality of retaining ribs 68 extending to the spacer cavity 64 are arranged on the inner surface of the second section 612 of the accommodating cavity 69. The retaining ribs 68 are arranged to extend in the longitudinal direction of the bracket 60; and the plurality of retaining ribs 68 are arranged at intervals along the inner surface of the second section 612 in the circumferential direction.

[0111] Specifically, the retaining rib 68 includes a first portion 681 and a second portion 682 arranged in the longitudinal direction. The protrusion height of the first portion 681 is smaller than the protrusion height of the second portion 682. For example, in some embodiments, the first portion 681 has a protrusion height of approximately 0.5 to 1.5 mm, and the second portion 682 has a protrusion height of approximately 2 to 3 mm.

[0112] After assembly, the first portion 681 abuts against the lower surface of the first liquid-conducting element 51 in the longitudinal direction, thereby at least partially supporting the first liquid-conducting element 51. Furthermore, after assembly, the first portion 681 is not in contact with the outer surface of the second liquid-conducting element 52, and a distance exists between the first portion 681 and the second liquid-conducting element 52. Furthermore, the second portion 682 abuts against and clamps the outer surface of the second liquid-conducting element 52. The second portion 682 of the retaining ribs 68 surrounds and clamps the second liquid-conducting element 52, thereby clamping the second liquid-conducting element 52 between the multiple retaining ribs 68 and stably mounting the second liquid-conducting element 52 within the second section 612.

[0113] according to Figures 3 to 12 As shown, the bracket 60 is further defined as follows:

[0114] The ventilation channel 67 is connected between the spacer cavity 64 and the liquid storage cavity 112 to relieve, balance or adjust the pressure of the liquid storage cavity 112. Specifically, when the negative pressure in the liquid storage cavity 112 exceeds a predetermined threshold, the air in the spacer cavity 64 can enter the liquid storage cavity 112 through the ventilation channel 67, thereby relieving the pressure in the liquid storage cavity 112. Figure 7 and Figure 11 Furthermore, when the pressure in the liquid storage chamber 112 is greater than the external pressure and the first liquid guiding element 51 is supersaturated with the adsorbed liquid matrix, the liquid matrix in the liquid storage chamber 112 can flow from the ventilation channel 67 to the spacer cavity 64 to reduce the pressure in the liquid storage chamber 112 .

[0115] The ventilation channel 67 crosses or bypasses the first liquid-guiding element 51 along the longitudinal direction of the atomizer 100; and the ventilation channel 67 is defined between the bracket 60 and the first liquid-guiding element 51. Figures 3 to 12 As shown, the ventilation channel 67 includes:

[0116] The first vent groove 671 is located on the inner bottom wall of the first section 611 of the accommodating cavity 69 and extends radially to the inner side wall of the first section 611;

[0117] The second vent groove 672 is located on the inner side wall of the first section 611 of the accommodating cavity 69 and extends from the first vent groove 671 to the first end 610 of the bracket 60;

[0118] The first vent groove 671 is in communication with the spacer cavity 64, and the second vent groove 672 is in communication with the liquid reservoir 112. The first vent groove 671 defines a first channel portion of the ventilation channel 67, which is formed or defined between the bracket 60 and the lower surface of the first liquid-conducting element 51. The second vent groove 672 defines a second channel portion of the ventilation channel 67, which is formed or defined between the bracket 60 and the peripheral surface of the first liquid-conducting element 51.

[0119] In some embodiments, the first ventilation groove 671 and / or the second ventilation groove 672 have a width and / or depth of approximately 0.3 to 2.0 mm. Alternatively, the ventilation channel 67 has a width and / or depth of approximately 0.3 to 2.0 mm.

[0120] according to Figures 3 to 12 As shown, the ventilation channel 67 also includes:

[0121] The third vent groove 673 is located on the surface of the first end 610 of the bracket 60 and extends from the second vent groove 672 to the outer edge of the bracket 60 .

[0122] according to Figures 3 to 12 As shown, the ventilation channel 67 is arranged to avoid the retaining ribs 68 of the second section 612 .

[0123] according to Figures 3 to 12 As shown, the bracket 60 includes:

[0124] Multiple partition flanges 621 are arranged to extend around the circumference of the bracket 60. The multiple partition flanges 621 are located between the first support portion 61 and the second support portion 63 along the longitudinal direction of the bracket 60. Furthermore, the multiple partition flanges 621 are arranged at intervals along the longitudinal direction of the bracket 60. After assembly, the multiple partition flanges 621 abut against and engage with the second sealing portion 82 of the sealing element 80.

[0125] according to Figures 3 to 12 As shown, the bracket 60 includes:

[0126] A plurality of air grooves 622 are arranged to extend circumferentially around the bracket 60. The air grooves 622 are formed or defined between two adjacent separation flanges 621; or, the air grooves 622 are defined between the first support portion 61 and the separation flange 621 closest to the first support portion 61.

[0127] After assembly, the plurality of air grooves 622 are surrounded and closed from the outside by the second sealing portion 82 of the sealing element 80. Figure 8 As shown, adjacent air grooves 622 are connected to each other through the notches 623 or cutouts 624 on the separating flanges 621 therebetween. Figure 8 As shown, the notches 623 on adjacent dividing flanges 621 are staggered in the longitudinal direction of the bracket 60 .

[0128] according to Figure 3 and Figure 12 As shown in , the bracket 60 is also arranged with:

[0129] The air inlet 21 is located at the second end 620 and is used to allow external air to enter the atomizer 100 .

[0130] The atomizer 100 further defines an air flow channel, defining an air flow path from the air inlet 21 through the atomizing assembly to the air outlet 113, so as to deliver the aerosol to the air outlet 113. Figures 9 to 12 As shown by arrow R2, the airflow channel is defined by multiple components. The airflow channel includes:

[0131] An air inlet passage extending from the air inlet 21 to the atomizing assembly, thereby delivering external air to the atomizing assembly;

[0132] The air outlet channel passes from the atomization assembly through the aerosol output tube 111 to the air outlet 113.

[0133] according to Figures 9 to 12 As shown by the arrow R2, the airflow path defined by the air intake passage includes:

[0134] From the air inlet 21, it passes through the second support part 63 longitudinally to the first communication port 625, and then flows from the first communication port 625 to the second communication port 626 and is delivered to the atomizer assembly. The second communication port 626 is closer to the second end 620 of the bracket 60 than the first communication port 625. Among them, the first communication port 625 and the second communication port 626 are respectively located on both sides of the partition flange 621 closest to the second support part 63, and the air flow is connected through the incision 627 on the partition flange 621. In addition, the first communication port 625 is connected to the air inlet 21, and the second communication port 626 is connected to the atomizer assembly. The first communication port 625 and the second communication port 626 are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the bracket 60. More specifically, the first communication port 625 and the second communication port 626 are arranged opposite to each other in the radial direction of the bracket 60.

[0135] The air flow channel and / or the air inlet channel circumferentially surrounds the bracket 60. The air flow channel and / or the air inlet channel at least partially extends between the partition flange 621 and the second support portion 63.

[0136] according to Figure 8 As indicated by the middle arrow R4 , the partition cavity 64 is in airflow communication with the air inlet passage and / or the first communication port 625 and / or the second communication port 626 .

[0137] Specifically, the bracket 60 is also arranged with;

[0138] The communication hole 65 extends from the inner surface of the second section 612 of the accommodating cavity 69 to the outer surface of the bracket 60 and communicates with the air intake passage through the air groove 622 defined between the partition flanges 621. The communication hole 65 is located between the first support portion 61 and the partition flange 621 closest to the first support portion 61.

[0139] Two partition walls 651 are arranged on both sides of the communication hole 65, respectively; the partition walls 651 extend from the first support portion 61 to the partition flange 621. The protrusion height of the partition walls 651 is lower than the partition flange 621, so that the communication hole 65 and the air groove 622 are connected without isolation.

[0140] The partition wall 651 is used to block the liquid matrix flowing out of the communicating hole 65 and retain it; when the pressure in the liquid storage chamber 112 or the partition cavity 64 is lower than the external pressure, the liquid matrix retained between the two partition walls 651 flows back from the communicating hole 65 to the partition cavity 64.

[0141] The communication hole 65 is connected to the air inlet channel and / or the first communication port 625 and / or the second communication port 626 through the plurality of air grooves 622; the notches 623 on the adjacent separation flanges 621 are staggered in the longitudinal direction of the bracket 60, so that the communication path between the communication hole 65 and the air inlet channel defined by the plurality of air grooves 622 is bent or circuitous, such as Figure 8As shown by the arrow R4.

[0142] It should be noted that the specification and drawings of this application provide preferred embodiments of the present application, but are not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. Furthermore, it is possible for a person skilled in the art to make improvements or changes based on the above description, and all such improvements and changes should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to this application.

Claims

1. An atomizer, characterized in that: include: a liquid storage chamber for storing a liquid matrix; a first liquid-conducting element, arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic atomization device and in fluid communication with the liquid storage chamber to absorb the liquid matrix; a second liquid-conducting element for indirectly drawing the liquid matrix from the liquid storage chamber through the first liquid-conducting element; an atomizing assembly configured to draw the liquid matrix from the liquid storage chamber through the second liquid-conducting element and atomize the liquid matrix to generate an aerosol; A bracket at least partially surrounds and holds the second liquid-conducting element; when the second liquid-conducting element is accommodated or held in the bracket, there is a distance between the second liquid-conducting element and the inner surface of the bracket, thereby defining or forming a spacing cavity surrounding the second liquid-conducting element therebetween; the first liquid-conducting element is located between the liquid storage cavity and the spacing cavity to isolate the liquid storage cavity from the spacing cavity.

2. The atomizer according to claim 1, wherein The spacing cavity is partially bounded by the first liquid-conducting element and partially bounded by the second liquid-conducting element.

3. The atomizer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that A plurality of retaining ribs extending into the spacer cavity are provided on the inner surface of the bracket; When the second liquid-conducting element is accommodated or retained in the bracket, the retaining rib abuts against the outer surface of the second liquid-conducting element to retain the second liquid-conducting element.

4. The atomizer according to claim 3, wherein The plurality of retaining ribs are arranged at intervals around the circumference of the second liquid-conducting element.

5. The atomizer according to claim 3, wherein The retaining rib includes a first portion and a second portion arranged in the longitudinal direction of the bracket; the protrusion height of the first portion is smaller than the protrusion height of the second portion; When the second liquid-conducting element is accommodated or held in the bracket, the second portion abuts against an outer surface of the second liquid-conducting element, and the first portion is in non-contact with the second liquid-conducting element.

6. The atomizer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The inner surface of the bracket surrounds and defines an accommodating cavity; the accommodating cavity includes a first section and a second section arranged in sequence along the longitudinal direction, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the first section is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second section; The first liquid-conducting element is received or accommodated in the first section; The second liquid-conducting element is received or accommodated in the second section and is in contact with the first liquid-conducting element; The spacing cavity is formed or defined by a portion of the second section.

7. The atomizer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that Also includes: The ventilation channel connects the liquid storage cavity with the air of the separation cavity to adjust the pressure in the second liquid storage cavity.

8. The atomizer according to claim 7, wherein The ventilation channel is defined or formed between the first liquid-conducting element and the bracket, and bypasses or crosses the first liquid-conducting element along the longitudinal direction of the atomizer.

9. The atomizer according to claim 8, wherein The ventilation channel includes a ventilation groove formed on the inner surface of the bracket.

10. The atomizer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The bracket is also provided with an air inlet channel, which at least partially provides a path for delivering external air to the atomizing assembly; The spacer cavity is in airflow communication with the air inlet passage.

11. The atomizer according to claim 10, wherein The bracket is provided with a plurality of partition flanges surrounding the bracket in the circumferential direction, and a plurality of air grooves formed between two adjacent partition flanges; the two adjacent air grooves are connected by airflow through the notch or cutout on the partition flange between them; The spacer cavity is in airflow communication with the air inlet passage via at least one or more of the air grooves.

12. The atomizer according to claim 11, wherein The notches or cutouts on adjacent partition flanges are staggered in the longitudinal direction of the bracket to form a communication path between the partition cavity and the air inlet channel that meanders through a plurality of the air grooves.

13. The atomizer according to claim 11, wherein Also includes: shell; a sealing element positioned at least partially between the bracket and the housing for providing a seal therebetween; The sealing element is arranged to cover the air grooves from the outside of the bracket so that adjacent air grooves can only communicate with each other through the gap or cutout on the dividing flange between them.

14. The atomizer according to claim 13, wherein The air inlet passage is at least partially located between the sealing element and the bracket.

15. The atomizer according to claim 11, wherein Also includes the housing; The bracket comprises: A first supporting portion close to the liquid storage chamber, and a second supporting portion away from the first supporting portion; the first supporting portion surrounds and accommodates the first liquid-conducting element, and the second supporting portion is connected to the shell; the separating flange is located between the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion.

16. The atomizer according to claim 15, wherein A first positioning structure is arranged on the housing, and a second positioning structure for coupling with the first positioning structure is arranged on the second supporting portion; the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure are configured to prevent the bracket from rotating relative to the housing.

17. The atomizer according to claim 10, wherein The bracket is further provided with a communication hole which passes through the spacing cavity to the outer surface of the bracket; the spacing cavity is in airflow communication with the air inlet channel through the communication hole.

18. The atomizer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that Also includes: a tubular element, passing through the first liquid-conducting element and the second liquid-conducting element; The atomizing assembly comprises: a third liquid-conducting element, located within the tubular element and arranged to indirectly draw the liquid medium from the liquid reservoir through the second liquid-conducting element; The heating element is combined with the third liquid-conducting element and is used to heat at least a portion of the liquid matrix in the third liquid-conducting element to generate aerosol.

19. An atomizer, characterized in that: include: a liquid storage chamber for storing a liquid matrix; a first liquid-conducting element, arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic atomization device and defining a portion of the boundary of the liquid storage chamber; the first liquid-conducting element is in fluid communication with the liquid storage chamber to draw the liquid matrix from the liquid storage chamber; a second liquid conducting element configured to indirectly draw the liquid matrix from the liquid reservoir through the first liquid conducting element; a heating element, located in the second liquid-conducting element and used for heating the liquid matrix to generate an aerosol; The bracket at least partially surrounds and holds the second liquid-conducting element; a plurality of retaining ribs arranged at intervals are provided on the inner surface of the bracket; the plurality of retaining ribs surround and abut against the second liquid-conducting element, thereby holding the second liquid-conducting element in the bracket.

20. An electronic atomization device, characterized in that: The invention comprises the atomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 19, and a power supply mechanism for supplying power to the atomizer.

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