Aerosol generating system

Abstract

The present application relates to an aerosol generating system, comprising: an atomizer comprising a first electrical core and an atomization assembly for atomizing a liquid substrate to generate an aerosol, the first electrical core being configured to provide power to the atomization assembly; the power supply can be connected with or separated from the atomizer in a combined manner, and the power supply comprises a second battery cell; when the atomizer is connected with the power supply device, a first conductive path and a second conductive path can be established between the atomizer and the power supply device, and the second battery cell can supplement power to the first battery cell based on the first conductive path. The second battery cell can directly provide power for the atomization assembly based on the second conductive path.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of aerosol generation technology, and particularly to aerosol generation systems. Background Technology

[0002] An atomizer is a device that atomizes liquid preparations into an aerosol. In some exemplary prior art, an atomizer is a portable device including a battery and an atomizing assembly. The battery provides power to the atomizing assembly, enabling it to atomize the liquid matrix and produce an aerosol. However, due to the limited power in the battery, the battery typically runs out of power in a short time. When the battery is depleted, there is still a large amount of liquid matrix in the atomizer waiting to be atomized. Therefore, the user needs to recharge the atomizer or replace the battery, forcing them to temporarily stop using the atomizer, thus degrading the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide an aerosol generation system that can extend the service life of the atomizer.

[0004] This application provides an aerosol generation system, comprising:

[0005] An atomizer includes a first battery cell and an atomizing assembly for atomizing a liquid matrix to produce an aerosol, the first battery cell being configured to provide power to the atomizing assembly; and

[0006] A power supply that can be connected or disconnected from the atomizer, the power supply including a second battery cell;

[0007] When the atomizer is connected to the power supply, a first conductive path and a second conductive path can be established between them. The second battery cell can supplement the first battery cell with power based on the first conductive path. The second battery cell can directly provide power to the atomizing assembly based on the second conductive path.

[0008] As an example, the atomizer also includes a toggle switch, and the power supply also includes a triggering mechanism;

[0009] When the atomizer is separated from the power supply, the switching switch is in the first state and a conductive connection is established between the first battery cell and the atomizing assembly, thereby enabling the first battery cell to provide power to the atomizing assembly;

[0010] When the atomizer is connected to the power supply, the triggering mechanism triggers the switching switch, causing the switching switch to change to a second state different from the first state, and the conductive connection between the first battery cell and the atomizing component is broken.

[0011] As an example, the switch includes a contact switch, wherein the triggering mechanism contacts the contact switch when the atomizer is engaged with the power supply; or

[0012] The switching switch includes a proximity switch, and when the atomizer is engaged with the power supply, the triggering mechanism is within the sensing range of the proximity switch.

[0013] As an example, the atomizing assembly includes a first heating element and a second heating element, both used for heating the atomized liquid matrix;

[0014] When the atomizer is separated from the power supply, the first battery cell is electrically connected to the first heating element.

[0015] When the atomizer is engaged with the power supply, the second battery cell is electrically connected to the first heating element and / or the second heating element through the second conductive path.

[0016] As an example, the atomizer also includes a first control switch conductively connected between the first battery cell and the first heating element. When the atomizer is disconnected from the power supply, the first battery cell responds to the triggering of the first control switch to provide power to the first heating element.

[0017] As an example, the first control switch includes a first suction detector for detecting suction actions.

[0018] As an example, the atomizer further includes a first power-collecting electrode and a second power-collecting electrode, and the second heating element is conductively connected between the first power-collecting electrode and the second power-collecting electrode;

[0019] When the atomizer is connected to the power supply, the first power-taking electrode and the second power-taking electrode are respectively electrically connected to the positive and negative terminals of the second battery cell.

[0020] As an example, the atomizer further includes a third power-gathering electrode, the first heating element is conductively connected to the first power-gathering electrode, and the first control switch is conductively connected between the first heating element and the third power-gathering electrode;

[0021] When the atomizer is connected to the power supply, the second power-taking electrode and the third power-taking electrode are electrically connected to the same electrode of the second battery cell.

[0022] As an example, the atomizing system includes a second control switch that is electrically connected between the second battery cell and the atomizing assembly when the atomizer is engaged with the power supply, and the second battery cell is configured to provide power to the first heating element and / or the second heating element in response to the triggering of the second control switch.

[0023] As an example, the second control switch is located in the power supply.

[0024] As an example, the aerosol generation system further includes a controller electrically connected to the second control switch, and the atomizer further includes a first suction detector for detecting suction actions;

[0025] When the atomizer is connected to the power supply, a third conductive path can be established between them. The controller receives the trigger signal of the first inhalation detector through the third conductive path and controls the second control switch to be triggered.

[0026] As an example, the controller is located in the power supply.

[0027] As an example, the second control switch includes a transistor.

[0028] As an example, the second control switch includes a second suction detector for detecting whether the atomizer is being drawn in, and the second control switch is configured to be triggered when the atomizer is being drawn in.

[0029] As an example, the power supply also includes a second charging interface for electrical connection to an external charger;

[0030] The conductive connection between the second charging interface and the second battery cell is broken when the second control switch is triggered.

[0031] As an example, the atomizer further includes a first charging interface electrically connected to the first battery cell, and the power supply further includes a charging terminal electrically connected to the second battery cell. When the atomizer and the power supply are engaged, the charging terminal is electrically connected to the first charging interface, thereby establishing the first conductive path.

[0032] As an example, the atomizer also includes a first suction detector for detecting suction actions; wherein

[0033] When the atomizer is separated from the power supply, the first inhalation detector is conductively connected to the first battery cell; when the atomizer is connected to the power supply, the conductive connection between the first inhalation detector and the first battery cell is broken, and the first inhalation detector is conductively connected to the second battery cell; or

[0034] When the atomizer is disconnected from the power supply, the first inhalation detector is conductively connected to the atomizing component and the first battery cell, such that the first battery cell provides power to the atomizing component in response to the triggering of the first inhalation detector; when the atomizer is connected to the power supply, the first inhalation detector is conductively connected to the atomizing component and the second battery cell, such that the second battery cell provides power to the atomizing component in response to the triggering of the first inhalation detector.

[0035] As an example, the aerosol generation system further includes a charging circuit that is conductively connected between the first battery cell and the first charging interface, or the charging circuit that is conductively connected between the second battery cell and the charging terminal.

[0036] As an example, the power supply further includes a second charging interface for conductive connection with an external charger, the second charging interface being conductively connected to the second battery cell.

[0037] This application provides an aerosol generation system, comprising:

[0038] An atomizer includes a first battery cell and an atomizing assembly for atomizing a liquid matrix to produce an aerosol, the first battery cell being configured to provide power to the atomizing assembly; and

[0039] A power supply that can be connected or disconnected from the atomizer, the power supply including a second battery cell and a controller;

[0040] The atomizer also includes a first suction detector for detecting suction action. When the atomizer is separated from the power supply, the first battery cell responds to the triggering of the first suction detector to provide power to the atomizing assembly.

[0041] When the atomizer is connected to the power supply, a second conductive path and a third conductive path can be established between them. The controller receives the trigger signal of the first inhalation detector through the third conductive path and controls the second battery cell to provide power to the atomizing assembly through the second conductive path.

[0042] The above aerosol generation system includes an atomizer and a power supply. The atomizer has a first battery cell and an atomizing component. The atomizing component atomizes a liquid matrix to generate an aerosol. The first battery cell is configured to provide power to the atomizing component. The power supply, which can be connected or disconnected from the atomizer, includes a second battery cell. When the atomizer and the power supply are connected, a first conductive path and a second conductive path can be established between them. The second battery cell can replenish power to the first battery cell based on the first conductive path. The second battery cell can also directly provide power to the atomizing component based on the second conductive path. Therefore, by connecting the atomizer and the power supply, the second battery cell can directly provide power to the atomizing component and replenish power to the first battery cell. This allows the atomizer to be charged while still being inhaled, enabling the user to continue using the atomizer even when the first battery cell's power is insufficient. This increases the atomizer's usage time and improves the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0043] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0044] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an aerosol generation system provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a power supply device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an atomizer provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the atomizer and the power supply provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 5 This is a circuit diagram of an aerosol generation system provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 6 This is a circuit diagram of an aerosol generation system provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 7 This is a circuit diagram of an aerosol generation system provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 8 This is a circuit diagram of an aerosol generation system provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0052] In the picture:

[0053] 1. Atomizer; 11. First battery cell; 12. Atomizing assembly; 121. First heating element; 122. First liquid suction element; 123. Second heating element; 124. Second liquid suction element; 13. Nozzle; 14. First housing; 141. Liquid storage chamber; 15. First base; 151. First air hole; 16. Sealing plug; 17. First magnetic component; 18. First airway tube; 19. Second airway tube;

[0054] A1, First power-taking electrode; A2, Second power-taking electrode; A3, Third power-taking electrode; A4, First signal electrode; A5, First charging interface; A6, First charging circuit;

[0055] B1, First power supply electrode; B2, Second power supply electrode; B3, Third power supply electrode; B4, Second signal electrode; B5, Charging terminal; B6, Second charging circuit; B7, Second charging interface;

[0056] Q1, toggle switch; Q11, proximity switch; Q2, first control switch; Q3, second control switch;

[0057] 2. Power supply; 21. Second battery cell; 22. Triggering mechanism; 23. Second housing; 231. Receiving cavity; 24. Second base; 241. Second air hole; 25. Second magnetic component; 26. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0058] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0059] The terms "first," "second," and "third" used in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number or order of the indicated technical features. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship or movement of the components in a specific orientation (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific orientation changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0060] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0061] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be intervening elements. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or there may be one or more intervening elements. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementations.

[0062] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generation system, which includes an atomizer 1 and a power supply 2. In this system, the atomizer 1 includes a first battery cell 11 and an atomizing component 12. The first battery cell 11 and the atomizing component 12 are electrically connected, so that when the atomizer 1 exists independently of the power supply 2, the atomizing component 12 in the atomizer 1 can atomize the liquid matrix based on the power obtained from the first battery cell 11 in the atomizer 1, thereby generating an aerosol. At the same time, in this system, the power supply 2 includes a second battery cell 21. When the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, a conductive path is established between the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2. The atomizer 1 can obtain power from the second battery cell 21 based on this conductive path. The power obtained by the atomizer 1 from the power supply 2 can be used to charge the first battery cell 11 to supplement the insufficient power in the first battery cell 11, and / or can be used to provide power for the atomizing component 12 to atomize the liquid matrix, so that the atomizing component 12 can atomize the liquid matrix based on the power provided by the second battery cell 21.

[0063] In one embodiment of this application, when the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are connected, a conductive path is established between them. This conductive path includes a first conductive path, through which the second battery cell 21 can charge the first battery cell 11, thus replenishing the power of the first battery cell 11 when its power is insufficient. In another embodiment of this application, when the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are connected, a conductive path is established between them. This conductive path includes a second conductive path, through which the second battery cell 21 can directly provide power to the atomization assembly 12. This allows the atomization assembly 12 to atomize the liquid matrix based on the power provided by the second battery cell 21. Therefore, when the first battery cell 11 is low on power or is being charged, the second battery cell 21 can provide power to the atomization assembly 12 to atomize the liquid matrix, allowing the user to continue using the atomizer 1.

[0064] When the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are connected, a first conductive path and a second conductive path are formed simultaneously between the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2. It should be noted that when the first and second conductive paths are formed simultaneously, they can be simultaneously connected. This allows the second battery cell 21 to charge and replenish the first battery cell 11 while also directly providing power to the atomizing component 12 to atomize the liquid matrix. Therefore, the atomizer 1 can generate aerosol for user use while charging. However, at any given time, at least one of the first and second conductive paths can be disconnected. For example, if the first battery cell 11 is fully charged, the first conductive path can be disconnected, while the second conductive path remains connected, allowing the second battery cell 21 to continue providing power to the atomizing component 12 to atomize the liquid matrix. Alternatively, the second conductive path can be disconnected when the first battery cell 11 has sufficient power, allowing the first battery cell 11 to then provide power to the atomizing component 12 to atomize the liquid matrix.

[0065] It should be noted that in other embodiments, when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, only the second conductive path of the first and second conductive paths can be established between the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2. Therefore, when the power of the first battery cell 11 is insufficient, the power supply 2 can replace the first battery cell 11 in the atomizer 1 to provide power to the atomization assembly 12, allowing the atomizer 1 to continue to be used. Users therefore do not need to replace the atomizer 1, replace the first battery cell 11, or temporarily stop using the atomizer 1 to recharge the first battery cell 11.

[0066] Since the power supply 2 includes a second battery cell 21, it can be a portable power supply device, allowing the user to carry it with them. This enables the power supply 2 to provide power to the atomizing component 12 for atomizing the liquid matrix and generating aerosol via the established second conductive path when the first battery cell 11 is low on power. Alternatively, it can charge and replenish the first battery cell 11 via the first conductive path. Of course, when the first battery cell 11 has sufficient power, the power supply 2 can also provide power to the atomizing component 12 for atomizing the liquid matrix and generating aerosol via the second conductive path, thereby reducing the power supply burden and power consumption of the first battery cell 11.

[0067] The first cell 11 and the second cell 21 can be any suitable cell, such as a DC power source, like a battery. In one embodiment, the battery is a lithium-ion battery. Alternatively, the battery can be a nickel-metal hydride battery, a nickel-cadmium battery, or a lithium-based battery, such as a lithium cobalt, lithium iron phosphate, lithium titanate, or lithium polymer battery. Both the first cell 11 and the second cell 21 can be rechargeable cells, capable of replenishing their charge when it is low or depleted. In one example, the first cell 11 is a disposable cell. In one example, the second cell 21 is a disposable cell. In one example, the second cell 21 is a rechargeable cell, allowing it to be charged by connecting a charger to the power supply 2, thus enabling the power supply 21 to be reused.

[0068] The volume of the second cell 21 can be greater than or equal to the volume of the first cell 11. The second cell 21 can be an assembly of multiple cells connected in series. Preferably, the maximum energy reserve of the second cell 21 is greater than or equal to the maximum energy reserve of the first cell 11.

[0069] In one embodiment of this application, reference can be made to Figures 5-8 The atomizer 1 also includes a switch Q1, which can switch between a first state and a second state. When the switch Q1 is in the first state, a conductive connection is established between the first battery cell 11 and the atomizing assembly 12, thereby enabling the first battery cell 11 to provide power to the atomizing assembly 12. When the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, while the aforementioned conductive path is formed between the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2, the switch Q1 can also switch to a second state different from the first state.

[0070] As an example, when the switch Q1 is in the second state, the conductive connection between the first battery cell 11 and the atomizing assembly 12 is broken. In other words, when the first conductive path is open, the conductive connection between the first battery cell 11 and the atomizing assembly 12 is broken, so that when the second battery cell 21 is charging, replenishing power, or storing power for the first battery cell 11, the first battery cell 11 is prohibited from discharging to the atomizing assembly 12; or, when the second conductive path is open, the conductive connection between the first battery cell 11 and the atomizing assembly 12 is broken, so that when the second battery cell 21 is providing power to the atomizing assembly 12, the first battery cell 11 is prohibited from providing power to the atomizing assembly 12.

[0071] As an example, you can refer to Figure 8 The atomizing assembly 12 includes a first heating element 121 and a second heating element 123, both of which can atomize the liquid matrix by generating heat. When the switch Q1 is in the first state, the first battery cell 11 is only conductively connected to the first heating element 121 of the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123, so that the first battery cell 11 can only provide power to the first heating element 121 of the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123. When the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply, a second conductive path is established, and the second battery cell 21 is only conductively connected to the second heating element 123 of the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123 through the second conductive path, so that the second battery cell 21 can only provide power to the second heating element 123 of the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123 through the second conductive path. In this example, when the second conductive path is open, the conductive connection between the first battery cell 11 and the first heating element 121 is also open, and they are not mutually exclusive. Therefore, the first battery cell 11 and the second battery cell 21 can discharge simultaneously, providing power to the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 122 at the same time. After the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are connected to form the second conductive path, if the switch Q1 changes to the second state, the conductive connection between the first battery cell 11 and the first heating element 121 is broken. However, the switch Q1 does not affect the continued openness of the second conductive path, so the second battery cell 21 can continue to provide power to the second heating element 123.

[0072] Furthermore, the switching switch Q1 is configured to automatically change from the first state to the second state when the atomizer 1 is engaged with the power supply 2. Based on this, the power supply 2 also includes a triggering mechanism 22, which triggers the switching switch Q1 when the atomizer 1 is engaged with the power supply 2, causing the switching switch Q1 to change to the second state.

[0073] The switch Q1 can be configured to remain in the first state when the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2. In this way, when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the triggering mechanism 22 triggers the switch Q1, causing the switch Q1 to change from the first state to the second state. When the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2, the triggering mechanism 22 releases the triggering of the switch Q1, so that the switch Q1 can automatically return from the second state to the first state.

[0074] Of course, the switch Q1 can also be manually switched at the same time. In this way, when the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2, if the switch Q1 is already in the second state, then when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the user does not need to operate it and the switch will remain in the second state. However, if the switch Q1 is in a state other than the second state, then when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the user manually operates the trigger mechanism 22 to switch Q1 to the second state.

[0075] The changeover switch Q1 may include a contact switch. A contact switch is a switching element that causes at least some of its components to deform or displace through direct physical contact, thereby disconnecting or connecting the circuit it is connected to.

[0076] In one example, the switching switch Q1 needs to remain in contact with the contact switch via the trigger mechanism 22 to maintain its second state. When the trigger mechanism 22 separates from the contact switch, the switching switch Q1 automatically returns to its first state. For example, the contact switch can be a tactile switch. Based on this, when the atomizer 1 is engaged with the power supply 2, the trigger mechanism 22 remains in contact with the contact switch.

[0077] In one example, the contact switch has a self-locking property. The trigger mechanism 22 abuts against the contact switch, causing at least a portion of the contact switch to move and maintaining a second state through self-locking. When the trigger mechanism 22 separates from the contact switch, other operations are required to release the self-locking state of the contact switch and restore it to the first state. For example, the contact switch can be a toggle switch. Based on this, the trigger mechanism 22 is in contact with the contact switch during at least a portion of the stroke in which the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are engaged.

[0078] Alternatively, the switch Q1 may include a proximity switch Q11. The proximity switch Q11 is a contactless switching element that includes a sensing device. It is triggered by sensing the distance between itself and the trigger mechanism 22, or by sensing the trigger mechanism 22 approaching, moving away from, or traveling a certain distance from the trigger mechanism 22. When the trigger mechanism 22 triggers the proximity switch, there may be no direct contact with the proximity switch Q11; however, direct contact is also possible. When the atomizer 1 is engaged with the power supply 2, the trigger mechanism 22 is within the sensing range of the proximity switch Q11. Thus, when the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are engaged: the proximity switch Q11 can be triggered by the sensing trigger mechanism 22 approaching it during the engagement of the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2, thereby changing to the second state and maintaining the second state; or, the proximity switch Q11 can be deactivated by the sensing trigger mechanism 22 moving away from it during the separation of the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2, thereby automatically changing to the first state and maintaining the first state; or, the proximity switch Q11 can be triggered when the distance between it and the trigger mechanism 22 is less than or equal to a preset value, thereby changing to the second state and maintaining the second state; or, the proximity switch Q11 can be deactivated when the distance between it and the trigger mechanism 22 is greater than a preset value, thereby changing to the first state and maintaining the first state.

[0079] In one example, the proximity switch Q11 includes an eddy current proximity switch, and the triggering mechanism 22 includes a conductor. When the eddy current proximity switch approaches the conductor, at least one electrical parameter inside the eddy current proximity switch changes due to the generation of eddy currents, thereby triggering the proximity switch.

[0080] In one example, the proximity switch Q11 includes a capacitive proximity switch. Regardless of whether the triggering mechanism 22 contains a conductor, when the triggering mechanism approaches the capacitive proximity switch, the dielectric constant of the capacitor in the capacitive proximity switch changes, thereby triggering the proximity switch.

[0081] In one example, the proximity switch Q11 includes a Hall proximity switch containing a magnetic element, and the triggering mechanism 22 contains a magnetic body. When the Hall proximity switch approaches the magnetic body, the internal circuit state of the switch changes due to the Hall effect, thereby triggering the proximity switch.

[0082] In one example, the proximity switch Q11 includes a photoelectric proximity switch, which is a switch made using the photoelectric effect. The triggering mechanism 22 includes a light device or a light-blocking device. When the photoelectric proximity switch approaches the triggering mechanism 22, enabling the photoelectric proximity switch to receive light signals emitted or reflected by the light device, or when the light-blocking device blocks the light signals entering the photoelectric proximity switch, at least one electrical parameter of the photoelectric proximity switch changes, thereby triggering the proximity switch.

[0083] In one example, proximity switch Q11 includes a pyroelectric proximity switch, which includes an element capable of sensing temperature changes. Triggering mechanism 22 includes a pyroelectric actuator. When the pyroelectric proximity switch approaches the pyroelectric actuator having a preset temperature, at least one electrical parameter of the pyroelectric proximity switch changes, thereby triggering the proximity switch.

[0084] Of course, proximity switch Q11 can also be other proximity switches.

[0085] In one embodiment of this application, reference can be made to Figure 1-Figure 4 The atomizer 1 also includes a mouthpiece 13 in fluid communication with the atomizing component 12. When the atomizer 1 is engaged with the power supply 2, the mouthpiece 13 is exposed outside the power supply 2 for the user to hold in their mouth, thus facilitating the user to inhale from the atomizer 1 when the atomizer 1 is engaged with the power supply 2. When the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2 and exists independently, the user also inhales from the atomizer 1 through the mouthpiece 13.

[0086] Furthermore, the atomizer 1 also includes a first housing 14, which has a liquid storage chamber 141 for storing a liquid matrix. At least a portion of the atomizing component 12 is disposed in the first housing 14 and is in fluid communication with the liquid storage chamber 141, so that the atomizing component 12 can absorb the liquid matrix in the liquid storage chamber 141 and can atomize at least a portion of the liquid matrix absorbed by it when it is powered, thereby generating an aerosol.

[0087] The nozzle 13 is connected to the first housing 14 or the nozzle 13 and the first housing 14 are integrally formed.

[0088] The atomizer 1 may also include a first base 15, which is connected to the first housing 14 and supports the first battery cell 11, such that at least a portion of the first battery cell 11 is held in the first housing 14 or at least a portion of the first battery cell 11 is held on the first base 15.

[0089] The atomizer 1 may further include a sealing plug 16, at least partially disposed inside the first housing 14 and sealingly connected to the inner wall of the first housing 14. The sealing plug 16 defines at least a partial boundary of the liquid reservoir 141 and is used to seal the liquid matrix within the liquid reservoir 141 to prevent leakage. The sealing plug 16 may be made entirely of a flexible material such as silicone or rubber. The sealing plug 16 may include a support and a sealing ring providing a sealing connection between the support and the first housing 14. The first base 15 may support the sealing plug 16, allowing the sealing plug 16 to be concealed and retained within the first housing 14. A first battery cell 11 may be disposed between the first base 15 and the sealing plug 16, with the sealing plug 16 preventing leakage of the liquid matrix onto the first battery cell 11.

[0090] The power supply 2 may include a second housing 23, in which a second battery cell 21 is housed. The second housing 23 may have a receiving cavity 231, in which a portion of the atomizer 1 is received when it is engaged with the power supply 2, while the mouthpiece 13 is exposed outside the receiving cavity 231. One end of the receiving cavity 231 may be open to allow the atomizer 1 to enter.

[0091] The power supply 2 may also include a second base 24 disposed in the second housing 23 and defining a portion of the boundary of the receiving cavity 231. When the atomizer 1 is engaged with the power supply 2, the second base 24 can support the atomizer 1.

[0092] The atomizer 1 is detachably connected to the second housing 23 and / or the second base 24, thereby allowing the atomizer 1 to be removed from the receiving cavity 231. For example, see reference... Figures 2-4 A first magnetic element 17 is provided on the first base 15, and a second magnetic element 25 is provided on the second base 24. When the atomizer is received in the receiving cavity 231, the first magnetic element 17 and the second magnetic element 25 are magnetically attracted to each other, thereby enabling the atomizer 1 to maintain a stable connection with the power supply 2.

[0093] In one example, the toggle switch Q1 is located on the first base 15. In one example, the toggle switch Q1 is located on the first housing 14. In one example, the trigger mechanism 22 is located on the second base 24. In one example, the trigger mechanism 22 is located on the second housing 23.

[0094] In one embodiment of this application, reference can be made to Figures 4-8The atomizing assembly 12 includes a first heating element 121 and a second heating element 123. Both the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 122 can heat the liquid substrate, thereby causing the liquid substrate to evaporate and atomize, forming an aerosol. A first battery cell 11 can be electrically connected to the first heating element 121, thus providing power for the first heating element 121 to heat the liquid substrate. A second battery cell 21 is electrically connected to the first heating element 121 and / or the second heating element 123 through a second conductive path. Therefore, when the second conductive path is formed and open, the second battery cell 21 is electrically connected to the first heating element 121 and / or the second heating element 123, and the second battery cell 21 can provide power for the first heating element 121 and / or the second heating element 123 to heat the liquid substrate.

[0095] In one example, you can refer to Figures 5-7 When the second conductive path is formed and connected, or when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123 are connected in parallel, and both the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123 are electrically connected to the second battery cell 21. Thus, the second battery cell 21 can provide power to both the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123 for heating the liquid matrix. Specifically, the second battery cell 21 can provide power to both the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123 simultaneously. Of course, since the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123 are connected in parallel, it is also possible to control the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123 to receive power from the second battery cell 21 sequentially, or not simultaneously.

[0096] In another example, see [reference] Figure 8 When the second conductive path is formed and connected, or when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the second battery cell 21 is only electrically connected to the second heating element 123 of the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123 through the second conductive path. Thus, after the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the second battery cell 21 in the power supply 2 can only provide power to the second heating element 123 of the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123 to atomize the liquid matrix, and cannot also provide power to the first heating element 121.

[0097] In one embodiment of this application, reference can be made to Figure 4 The atomizing component 12 also includes a first liquid-absorbing element 122 and a second liquid-absorbing element 124, both of which can adsorb liquid matrix. A first heating element 121 and a second heating element 123 are respectively disposed on the first liquid-absorbing element 122 and the second liquid-absorbing element 124, so as to atomize at least a portion of the liquid matrix on the first liquid-absorbing element 122 and the second liquid-absorbing element 124 to form aerosol.

[0098] The first liquid-absorbing element 122 may include porous ceramic, porous glass substrate, porous plastic substrate, porous metal substrate, etc. The first liquid-absorbing element 122 may include fibers such as cotton core or cotton rope. The porosity of the first liquid-absorbing element 122 may be 25% to 85%, or its average pore size may be 5 μm to 40 μm.

[0099] The first liquid absorption element 122 and the second liquid absorption element 124 can be made of the same material. The first liquid absorption element 122 and the second liquid absorption element 124 can have the same porosity or the same average pore size. The first liquid absorption element 122 and the second liquid absorption element 124 can have the same or substantially the same structural features.

[0100] The first heating element 121 may be a heating circuit, heating film, heating track, or heating mesh disposed on the first liquid-absorbing element 122. The first heating element 122 may be a heating coil wound on the first liquid-absorbing element 122. The second heating element 123 may be a heating circuit, heating film, heating track, or heating mesh disposed on the second liquid-absorbing element 124. The second heating element 123 may be a heating coil wound on the second liquid-absorbing element 124.

[0101] In one example, you can refer to Figure 4 The atomizer 1 has only one liquid storage chamber 141. The first liquid-absorbing element 122 and the second liquid-absorbing element 124 are both in fluid communication with this liquid storage chamber 141, allowing both elements to adsorb the liquid matrix within it. The liquid matrix atomized by the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123 originates from this liquid matrix. This example is applicable when the first battery cell 11 can only provide power to the first heating element 121 of the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123, and the second battery cell 21 can only provide power to the second heating element 123 of the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123, but is not limited thereto.

[0102] Alternatively, in one example, the atomizer has a first liquid reservoir and a second liquid reservoir, which are isolated from each other. A first suction element is in fluid communication with the first liquid reservoir to adsorb the liquid matrix stored in the first liquid reservoir. A second suction element is in fluid communication with the second liquid reservoir to adsorb the liquid matrix stored in the second liquid reservoir.

[0103] Alternatively, in one example, the atomizer has a first liquid reservoir and a second liquid reservoir, which are interconnected. A first suction element is in fluid communication with the first liquid reservoir to adsorb the liquid matrix stored in the first liquid reservoir. The liquid matrix in the second liquid reservoir can flow into the first liquid reservoir and then be adsorbed by the first suction element. A second suction element is in fluid communication with the second liquid reservoir to adsorb the liquid matrix stored in the second liquid reservoir. The liquid matrix in the first liquid reservoir can flow into the second liquid reservoir and then be adsorbed by the second suction element. This example can be applied when the first battery cell can only provide power to the first heating element of the first heating element and the second heating element of the second heating element, but is not limited thereto.

[0104] In such Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the atomizer 1 further includes a first airway tube 18 and a second airway tube 19. The atomized mist formed from the liquid matrix on the first liquid-absorbing element 122 and the atomized mist formed from the liquid matrix on the second liquid-absorbing element 124 enter the mouthpiece 13 through the first airway tube 18 and the second airway tube 19, respectively. Further details can be found in... Figure 4 At least a portion of the first liquid-absorbing element 122 is disposed in the first airway tube 18. The first airway tube 18 may have a hole through which a portion of the first liquid-absorbing element 122 can pass into the liquid storage chamber 141 or the first liquid storage chamber, or the liquid matrix in the liquid storage chamber 141 or the first liquid storage chamber can pass through the hole and be adsorbed by the first liquid-absorbing element 122; and / or, at least a portion of the second liquid-absorbing element 124 is disposed in the second airway tube 19. The second airway tube 19 may have a hole through which a portion of the second liquid-absorbing element 124 can pass into the liquid storage chamber 141 or the second liquid storage chamber, or the liquid matrix in the liquid storage chamber 141 or the second liquid storage chamber can pass through the hole and be adsorbed by the second liquid-absorbing element 124.

[0105] In one embodiment of this application, reference can be made to Figures 5-8 The atomizer 1 also includes a first electrode A1 and a second electrode A2. The opposite ends of the second heating element 123 are electrically connected to the first electrode A1 and the second electrode A2, respectively. The first electrode A1 and the second electrode A2 form part of the second conductive path, so that when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the first electrode A1 and the second electrode A2 are electrically connected to different electrodes of the second battery cell 21. For example, the first electrode A1 is electrically connected to the negative electrode of the second battery cell 21, and the second electrode A2 is electrically connected to the positive electrode of the second battery cell 21.

[0106] Correspondingly, you can refer to Figure 2 and Figures 5-8The power supply 2 also includes a first power supply electrode B1 and a second power supply electrode B2. Different electrodes of the second battery cell 21 are electrically connected to the first power supply electrode B1 and the second power supply electrode B2 respectively. The first power supply electrode B1 and the second power supply electrode B2 are part of the second conductive path. Thus, when the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are connected, the first power supply electrode B1 and the second power supply electrode B2 are electrically connected to the opposite ends of the second heating element 123 respectively.

[0107] Specifically, when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the first power supply electrode B1 and the second power supply electrode B2 are electrically connected to the first power taking electrode A1 and the second power taking electrode A2, respectively. Preferably, when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the first power taking electrode A1 is elastically abutting against the first power supply electrode B1, and the second power taking electrode A2 is elastically abutting against the second power supply electrode B2.

[0108] The first electrode A1 and the second electrode A2 can be fixed to the first base 15, and can be partially exposed outside the first base 15, or they can be hidden inside the first base 15 (e.g., Figure 3 (as shown); the first power supply electrode B1 and the second power supply electrode B2 can be fixed on the second base 24, and can partially protrude beyond the second base 24.

[0109] When the second battery cell 21 is also capable of providing power to the first heating element 121, in one example, it can be referred to Figures 5-7 The atomizer 1 also includes a third power-taking electrode A3. The opposite ends of the first heating element 121 are electrically connected to the first power-taking electrode A1 and the third power-taking electrode A3, respectively. The third power-taking electrode A3 is a component of the second conductive path. When the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the second power-taking electrode A2 and the third power-taking electrode A3 are electrically connected to the same electrode of the second battery cell 21, thereby making the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the second battery cell 21 electrically connected to the opposite ends of the first heating element 121, respectively.

[0110] Correspondingly, you can refer to Figures 5-7 The power supply 2 also includes a third power supply electrode B3. The second power supply electrode B2 and the third power supply electrode B3 are electrically connected to the same electrode of the second battery cell 21, so that the third power supply electrode B3 and the first power supply electrode B1 are electrically connected to different electrodes of the second battery cell 21 respectively. The third power supply electrode B3 is a component of the second conductive path. When the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are connected, the opposite ends of the first heating element 121 are electrically connected to the first power taking electrode A1 and the third power taking electrode A3 respectively.

[0111] Specifically, when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the first power-taking electrode A1 and the third power-taking electrode A3 are electrically connected to the first power supply electrode B1 and the third power supply electrode B3, respectively. Preferably, when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the first power-taking electrode A1 is elastically abutted against the first power supply electrode B1, and the third power-taking electrode A3 is elastically abutted against the third power supply electrode B3. The third power-taking electrode A3 can be fixed to the first base 15, and can be partially exposed outside the first base 15, or it can be hidden inside the first base 15 (e.g., ...). Figure 3 (as shown); the third power supply electrode B3 can be fixed on the second base 24, and can partially protrude beyond the second base 24.

[0112] In one embodiment of this application, reference can be made to Figures 5-8 The atomizer 1 also includes a first control switch Q2, which is electrically connected between the first battery cell 11 and the first heating element 121. The first battery cell 11 can respond to the triggering of the first control switch Q2 to provide power to the first heating element 121, causing the first heating element 121 to heat up and atomize the liquid matrix.

[0113] The control switch is an electronically controlled switch, and its on / off state is controlled by a trigger signal. This trigger signal can originate from the control switch itself; for example, when the control switch is a suction detector, the suction detector generates this trigger signal when it detects a suction action, thereby triggering and turning on the control switch. Alternatively, the trigger signal can originate from a controller; for example, when the control switch is a transistor, the transistor can respond to the trigger signal sent by the controller, thus triggering and turning on the switch.

[0114] In a preferred embodiment of this application, the first control switch Q2 includes a first suction detector for detecting suction action. The first control switch Q2 is configured to be triggered when the atomizer 1 is being suctioned. The first suction detector may be an airflow detector, which determines whether the atomizer 1 is being suctioned by detecting the flow direction, flow speed, or air pressure of the airflow inside the atomizer 1, and generates the aforementioned trigger signal when it is detected that the atomizer 1 is being suctioned, thereby triggering the first control switch Q2, so that the first heating element 121 can obtain a larger power from the first battery cell 11, thereby atomizing the liquid matrix.

[0115] In such Figures 5-8In the illustrated embodiment, the switching switch Q1 is conductively connected between the first control switch Q2 and the first battery cell 11. When the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2, if the switching switch Q1 is in the second state, the conductive connection between the first control switch Q2 and the first battery cell 11 is broken, and the first control switch Q2 is therefore in a non-operating state and cannot detect the inhalation action. When the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2, if the switching switch Q1 is in the first state, the first control switch Q2 is conductively connected to the first battery cell 11, and the first battery cell 11 can respond when the atomizer 1 is inhaled, providing power to the atomization assembly 12, at least enabling the first heating element 121 in the atomization assembly 12 to atomize the liquid matrix.

[0116] Therefore, when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply and the switching switch Q1 is in the second state, the first battery cell 11 cannot provide operating voltage to the first control switch Q2 or the first suction detector.

[0117] When the second cell 21 is only able to provide power to the second heating element 123 of the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123, in one example, it can be referred to Figure 8 The first suction detector (Q2) and the second conductive path are independent of each other. The trigger signal generated by the first suction detector (Q2) when it detects that the atomizer 1 is being suctioned has no effect on the second conductive path. Furthermore, when the first control switch Q2 is triggered due to the first suction detector (Q2) detecting that the atomizer 1 is being suctioned, it can only enable the first battery cell 11 to provide power to the first heating element 121 of the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123 to atomize the liquid matrix. And / or, when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, if the switching switch Q1 is in the second state, the conductive connection between the first suction detector (Q2) and the first battery cell 11 is broken, thereby making the first suction detector (Q2) non-working and unable to detect whether the atomizer 1 is being suctioned.

[0118] In one embodiment of this application, reference can be made to Figures 5-8 The atomizing system also includes a second control switch Q3; in other words, the atomizer 1 or the power supply 2 also includes a second control switch Q3. The second control switch Q3 is disposed on the second conductive path. When the atomizer 1 is engaged with the power supply 2, the second control switch Q3 is conductively connected between the second battery cell 21 and the second heating element 123. The second battery cell 21 is configured to respond to the triggering of the second control switch Q3 to provide power to the first heating element 121 and / or the second heating element 123, causing the first heating element 121 and / or the second heating element 123 to heat and atomize the liquid matrix.

[0119] When the second cell 21 is only able to provide power to the second heating element 123 of the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123, in one example, it can be referred to Figure 8 The second control switch Q3 is independent of the first control switch Q2. Whether the first control switch Q2 is triggered or not does not affect the switching state of the second control switch Q3. The second control switch Q3 may include a second suction detector for detecting whether the atomizer 1 is being drawn in. The second control switch Q3 is triggered when the atomizer 1 is being drawn in, which makes the second conductive path conductive and causes the second battery cell 21 to provide power to the second heating element 123 to atomize the liquid matrix.

[0120] To reduce the cost of the atomizer 1, the second suction detector is preferably a component of the power supply 2, housed within the second housing 23, and electrically connected to the second battery cell 21 to obtain power from the second battery cell 21 for operation and suction detection. When the atomizer 1 is engaged with the power supply 2, at least a portion of the airflow channels in the atomizer 1 are in fluid communication with the second suction detector, allowing the second suction detector to detect whether the atomizer 1 is being inhaled. Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the embodiment shown, a first air hole 151 is provided on the first base 15, and a second air hole 241 is provided on the second base 24. The second air hole 241 is in fluid communication with the second suction detector disposed in the second housing 23. When the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the first air hole 151 and the second air hole 241 are in fluid communication. Thus, when the user has a suction action, at least part of the air in the power supply 2 can enter the first air hole 151 through the second air hole 241, thereby causing a change in the airflow or air pressure at the location of the second suction detector. The second suction detector determines that the atomizer 1 is being suctioned based on this change.

[0121] In this example, the second suction detector is electrically connected to the second battery cell 21 and either the first power supply electrode B1 or the second power supply electrode B2. Figures 5-8 In the embodiment shown, the second control switch Q3 is electrically connected between the second power supply electrode B2 and the second battery cell 21.

[0122] When the second battery cell 21 is also capable of providing power to the first heating element 121, in one example, it can be referred to Figures 5-7 When the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the second control switch Q3 is coupled to the first control switch Q2. Whether the first control switch Q2 is triggered or not affects the switching state of the second control switch Q3. For example, when the first control switch Q2 is triggered, the second control switch Q3 can be triggered accordingly, so that the second battery cell 21 can provide power to both the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123 for atomizing the liquid matrix.

[0123] To reduce the cost of the atomization system, the second control switch Q3 is preferably a transistor. Based on this, the atomizer 1 or the power supply 2 may also include a controller 26, which is electrically connected to the first control switch Q2. The controller 26 can then receive a signal indicating that the first control switch Q2 has been triggered, and based on this signal, issue a control signal to control the second control switch Q3. This causes the second control switch Q3 to be triggered in conjunction with the first control switch Q2, thus opening the second conductive path. The second battery cell 21 then provides power to the atomization assembly 12 through this second conductive path.

[0124] To further reduce the cost of the atomizer 1, the controller 26 is preferably a component of the power supply 2 and is housed within the second housing 23. When the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are connected, a third conductive path is established between them. The controller 26 receives the trigger signal from the first control switch Q2 through the third conductive path and controls the second control switch Q3 to trigger. When the first control switch Q2 is triggered, it generates a trigger signal. The controller 26 is electrically connected to the first control switch Q2 (e.g., the first inhalation detector) through the third conductive path to receive the trigger signal from the first control switch Q2 and generate a control signal based on the trigger signal, causing the second control switch Q3 to trigger. The second conductive path is thus opened, and the second battery cell 21 provides power to the atomization assembly 12 through the second conductive path.

[0125] Furthermore, the first control switch Q2 includes a first suction detector for detecting that the atomizer 1 is being drawn in. When the first control switch Q2 is triggered, the controller 26 receives the trigger signal of the first suction detector through the third conductive path and controls the triggering of the second control switch Q3, so that the second battery cell 21 provides power to the first heating element 121 and the second heating element 123 through the second conductive path.

[0126] In such Figures 5-7 In the illustrated embodiment, the atomizer 1 further includes a first signal electrode A4, which is electrically connected to a first inhalation detector. When the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the controller 26 is electrically connected to the first signal electrode A4 and a second control switch Q3 to control and trigger the second control switch Q3 when the atomizer 1 is inhaled. The first signal electrode A4 can be fixed on the first base 15.

[0127] Correspondingly, the power supply 2 also includes a second signal electrode B4. When the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the second signal electrode B4 is electrically connected to the first suction detector, and the controller 26 is electrically connected to the second signal electrode B4 and the second control switch Q3, so as to control and trigger the second control switch Q3 when the atomizer 1 is inhaled. The second signal electrode B4 can be fixed on the second base 24. Specifically, when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the first signal electrode A4 and the second signal electrode B4 are electrically connected. Preferably, the first signal electrode A4 and the second signal electrode B4 achieve conductive connection and communication through elastic contact.

[0128] When the second battery cell 21 is also capable of providing power to the first heating element 121, in one example, it can be referred to Figures 5-7 One end of the first heating element 121 is electrically connected to the first power-taking electrode A1, and the other end is electrically connected to the third power-taking electrode A3 through the first control switch Q2. Thus, when the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are connected, one end of the first control switch Q2 can be electrically connected to one electrode of the second battery cell 21 through the third power-taking electrode A3 and the third power supply electrode B3, and the other end of the first control switch Q2 can be electrically connected to the other electrode of the second battery cell 21 through the first heating element 121, the first power-taking electrode A1, and the first power supply electrode B1. Therefore, after the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are connected, the second battery cell 21 can provide a large amount of power to the first heating element 121 when the first control switch Q2 is triggered, enabling the first heating element 121 to atomize the liquid matrix. When the first control switch Q2 includes the first suction detector, after the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the first suction detector can obtain power from the second battery cell 21 based on the second conductive path, and can detect whether the atomizer 1 is being suctioned based on the power being in an operating state. When the atomizer 1 is not being suctioned, the first heating element 121 obtains less power from the second battery cell 21, or almost no power from the second battery cell 21.

[0129] In embodiments where the second battery cell 21 can also provide power to the first heating element 121, when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the switching switch Q1 can be switched to the second state, or the state of the switching switch Q1 changes to disconnect the circuit between the first battery cell 11 and the first heating element 121, which can prevent the first battery cell 11 and the second battery cell 21 from discharging to the first heating element 121 simultaneously when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2.

[0130] For example, the formation of the second conductive path is mutually exclusive with the circuit connection between the first battery cell 11 and the first heating element 121. Specifically, after the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are connected, the circuit between the first battery cell 11 and the first heating element 121 is disconnected, and at the same time, the second conductive path is formed.

[0131] For example, when the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2, the first suction detector is conductively connected to the first battery cell 11, which provides the operating voltage for the first suction detector to detect the suction action. When the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the conductive connection between the first suction detector and the first battery cell 11 is broken, and the first suction detector is conductively connected to the second battery cell 21, which provides the operating voltage for the first suction detector to detect the suction action. This avoids conflict caused by the first battery cell 11 and the second battery cell 21 simultaneously providing operating voltage to the first suction detector.

[0132] For example, when the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2, the first inhalation detector is electrically connected to the first heating element 121 and the first battery cell 11. Thus, when the first battery cell 11 is triggered by the first inhalation detector, it can provide power to the first heating element 121, allowing the first heating element 121 to heat up based on the power provided by the first battery cell 11 when the atomizer 1 is inhaled. Conversely, when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the first inhalation detector is electrically connected to the first heating element 121 and the second battery cell 21. Thus, when the second battery cell 21 is triggered by the first inhalation detector, it can provide power to the first heating element 121, allowing the first heating element 121 to heat up based on the power provided by the second battery cell 21 when the atomizer 1 is inhaled. This avoids conflict caused by the first battery cell 11 and the second battery cell 21 simultaneously providing power to the first heating element 121.

[0133] In one embodiment of this application, regardless of whether the atomizing assembly 12 includes one heating element or multiple heating elements, when the atomizer 1 has a first suction detector for detecting suction action, the first suction detector is conductively connected to the first battery cell 11 when the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2, so as to obtain the working voltage for detecting suction action from the first battery cell 11; and when the atomizer 1 is engaged with the power supply 2, the conductive connection between the atomizer 1 and the first battery cell 11 is broken, and the atomizer 1 is conductively connected to the second battery cell 21, so as to obtain the working voltage for detecting suction action from the second battery cell 21. Thus, when the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2 and when the atomizer 1 is engaged with the power supply 2, the working voltage for the first suction detector to detect whether the atomizer 1 is being suctioned is provided by the first battery cell 11 and the second battery cell 21, respectively; when the atomizer 1 is engaged with the power supply 2, the second battery cell 21 can replace the first battery cell 11 to provide the working voltage for the first suction detector to detect whether the atomizer 1 is being suctioned.

[0134] In one embodiment of this application, regardless of whether the atomizing component 12 includes one heating element or multiple heating elements, when the atomizer 1 has a first suction detector for detecting suction action, the first suction detector conductively connects the atomizing component 12 and the first battery cell 11 when the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2, so that the first battery cell 11 can provide power to the atomizing component 12 in response to the triggering of the first suction detector, so that at least one heating element in the atomizing component 12 can atomize the liquid matrix based on the power provided by the first battery cell 11; and when the atomizer 1 is engaged with the power supply 2, the atomizing component 12 is conductively connected to the second battery cell 21, so that the second battery cell 21 can provide power to the atomizing component 12 in response to the triggering of the first suction detector, so that at least one heating element in the atomizing component 12 can atomize the liquid matrix based on the power provided by the second battery cell 21.

[0135] In one embodiment of this application, reference can be made to Figures 5-7 The first battery cell 11 is a rechargeable battery cell. When the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the second battery cell 21 can charge and replenish the power of the first battery cell 11 through the first conductive path. For example, the atomizer 1 also includes a first charging interface A5 electrically connected to the first battery cell 11, and the power supply 2 also includes a charging terminal B5 electrically connected to the second battery cell 21. When the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, the charging terminal B5 is electrically connected to the first charging interface A5, thereby forming the first conductive path.

[0136] It should be noted that when the charging terminal B5 is electrically connected to the first charging interface A5, at least a portion of the charging terminal B5 can be inserted into the atomizer 1 and contact the first charging interface A5. However, this is not a limitation. For example, when the charging terminal B5 is electrically connected to the first charging interface A5, at least a portion of the first charging interface A5 can be inserted into the power supply 2 and contact the charging terminal B5. Alternatively, when the charging terminal B5 is electrically connected to the first charging interface A5, the first charging interface A5 and the charging terminal B5 are located outside the power supply 2 and the atomizer 1, respectively, but they are in contact with each other.

[0137] In such Figure 3 In the embodiment shown, at least a portion of the charging terminal B5 is columnar, fixed on the second base 24, and partially protrudes into the receiving cavity 231, so that when the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are engaged, the charging terminal B5 can be inserted into the first charging interface A5.

[0138] In such Figure 6In the illustrated embodiment, the atomizer 1 has a first circuit board with a first charging circuit A6. The first charging circuit A6 is electrically connected to the first battery cell 11 and the first charging interface A5, and is used for charging control and protection of the first battery cell 11. For example, the first charging circuit A6 can regulate the charging current, charging voltage, and / or charging speed of the second battery cell 21 on the first battery cell 11. For example, the first charging circuit A6 can prevent overcharging of the first battery cell 11; when the charge level in the first battery cell 11 reaches a threshold, it can automatically disconnect the electrical connection between the first battery cell 11 and the first charging interface A5, thereby preventing further charging of the first battery cell 11. For example, the first charging circuit A6 can monitor the remaining power of the first battery cell 11. When the remaining power in the first battery cell 11 is lower than a threshold, the first charging circuit A6 can control a sensory prompt device, such as a light, a player, or a motor, to generate a sensory prompt signal to remind the user that the power of the first battery cell 11 is too low. Alternatively, when the remaining power in the first battery cell 11 is lower than a threshold, the conductive connection between the first battery cell 11 and the atomizing component 12 can be automatically cut off to prevent the first battery cell 11 from continuing to discharge.

[0139] In such Figures 5-8 In the embodiment shown, the power supply 2 has a second circuit board, on which a second charging circuit B6 is provided. The second charging circuit B6 is electrically connected to the second battery cell 21 and the charging terminal B5, and is used to control the discharge of the second battery cell 21 and protect the second battery cell 21 from discharge when the second battery cell 21 is charging the first battery cell 11.

[0140] For example, the second charging circuit B6 can monitor the remaining power of the second battery cell 21 and control the discharge power of the second battery cell 21 to the first battery cell 11 based on the remaining power of the second battery cell 21, preventing the remaining power in the second battery cell 21 from becoming too low, thereby protecting the second battery cell 21. In some examples, when the remaining power in the second battery cell 21 is lower than a threshold, the second charging circuit B6 can control a sensory prompt, such as a light, a player, or a motor, to generate a sensory prompt signal to alert the user that the power of the second battery cell 21 is too low, or automatically cut off the second conductive path when the remaining power in the second battery cell 21 is lower than the threshold, preventing the second battery cell 21 from continuing to discharge.

[0141] Furthermore, when the charging terminal B5 is electrically connected to the first charging interface A5, the second charging circuit B6 can obtain the amount of electricity required to charge the first battery cell 11 or the remaining amount of electricity in the first battery cell 11, and formulate or retrieve the discharge strategy of the second battery cell 21 based on the remaining amount of electricity in the second battery cell 21. In some examples, when the amount of electricity in the second battery cell 21 is lower than the maximum electricity reserve of the first battery cell 11 or lower than the amount of electricity required to charge the first battery cell 11, the second charging circuit B6 automatically disconnects the electrical connection between the second battery cell 21 and the charging terminal B5 to prevent the second battery cell 21 from charging the first battery cell 11, so that the second battery cell 21 prioritizes providing power to the atomizing component 12 to atomize the liquid matrix, meeting the user's need to continue vaping. In some examples, when the charge of the second cell 21 is below a threshold, but the charge of the first cell 11 is sufficient, the second charging circuit B6 controls the triggering mechanism 22 to release the triggering of the switching switch Q1 or adjust the triggering of the switching switch Q1, so that the switching switch Q1 returns to the first state, and the first cell 11 replaces the second cell 21 to provide power for the atomizing component 12 to atomize the liquid matrix.

[0142] For example, the second charging circuit B6 can simultaneously charge the first battery cell 11 while the second battery cell 21 provides power to the atomizing component 12 to atomize the liquid matrix, so that the first battery cell 11 can be charged while the atomizer 1 is being inhaled; furthermore, the second charging circuit B6 can also allocate the amount of electricity that the second battery cell 21 uses to charge the first battery cell 11 and the amount of electricity that the second battery cell 21 uses to provide power to the atomizing component 12 based on the remaining power of the second battery cell 21. For example, by using the sum of the remaining power of the first battery cell 11 and the remaining power of the second battery cell 21, or by using the sum of the discharge capacity of the first battery cell 11 and the discharge capacity of the second battery cell 21, and based on the power of the atomizing component 12, the amount of electricity that the second battery cell 21 charges for the first battery cell 11 and the amount of electricity that the second battery cell 21 provides to the atomizing component 12 can be allocated, so that under the current sum of remaining power or the sum of discharge capacity, the total time for the atomizing component 12 to atomize the liquid matrix can be maximized, thereby allowing the user to have a longer inhalation time.

[0143] In such Figure 5 and Figure 7 In the illustrated embodiment, the first charging circuit A6 is integrated on the second circuit board, thereby forming part of the second charging circuit B6 or part of the power supply 2, thus reducing the cost of the atomizer 1. In this embodiment, the atomizer 1 does not have a charging circuit.

[0144] In such Figures 4-8In the illustrated embodiment, the second battery cell 21 is a rechargeable battery cell. The power supply 2 further includes a second charging interface B7 for electrical connection with the charger. The second charging interface B7 is electrically connected to the second battery cell 21, and the charger charges the second battery cell 21 through the second charging interface B7. The charger can be a portable charger with a battery cell, or it can be a charger for connecting mains power to the power supply, thereby enabling mains power to charge the second battery cell 21 in the power supply through the charger.

[0145] The second charging circuit B6 is electrically connected to the second battery cell 21 and the second charging interface B7. The second charging circuit B6 can manage and protect the charging of the second battery cell 21. For example, the second charging circuit B6 can regulate the charging current, charging voltage, and / or charging speed of the second battery cell 21. For example, the second charging circuit B6 can prevent overcharging of the second battery cell 21. When the charge level in the second battery cell 21 reaches a threshold, it can automatically disconnect the electrical connection between the second battery cell 21 and the second charging interface B7, thereby preventing further charging of the second battery cell 21. For example, the second charging circuit B6 can monitor the remaining charge level of the second battery cell 21. When the remaining charge level in the second battery cell 21 is lower than a threshold, the second charging circuit B6 can control a sensory prompt, such as a light, player, or motor, to generate a sensory prompt signal to alert the user that the charge level of the second battery cell 21 is too low. Alternatively, when the remaining charge level in the second battery cell 21 is lower than a threshold, it can automatically cut off the second conductive path to prevent the second battery cell 21 from continuing to discharge.

[0146] In one embodiment, reference can be made to Figure 8 The second control switch Q3 is electrically connected to the second charging interface B7 and the second battery cell 21. When the second control switch Q3 is not triggered, the second charging interface B7 and the second battery cell 21 are electrically connected.

[0147] In this embodiment, the second control switch Q3 can be a second suction detector, which is triggered only when suction is detected. After the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2 or after the second conductive path is formed, the second suction detector, due to the airflow communication between it and the atomizer 1, can cause a change in airflow or pressure near the second suction detector when the mouthpiece 13 of the atomizer 1 is drawn in, thereby detecting whether the atomizer 1 is being drawn in and triggering the second control switch Q3. Before the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2 or before the second conductive path is formed, the user cannot draw in the power supply 2, thus the second control switch Q3 remains untriggered. Therefore, the second charging interface B7 and the second battery cell 21 remain electrically connected, allowing the power supply 2 to be charged.

[0148] The second control switch Q3 can only be triggered after the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2 or after the second conductive path is formed. Therefore, before the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2 or before the second conductive path is formed, the second control switch Q3 remains in an untriggered state, and the second charging interface B7 and the second battery cell 21 remain electrically connected, thus allowing the power supply 2 to be charged.

[0149] In some embodiments, after the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2 or after the second conductive path is formed, and when the first control switch Q2 is triggered, the second control switch Q3 is triggered. Therefore, after the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2 or after the second conductive path is formed, but when the first control switch Q2 is not triggered or the second control switch Q3 is not triggered, the second charging interface and the second battery cell 21 are electrically connected, thus allowing the power supply 2 to be charged. Based on this, when the second battery cell 21 provides power to the atomizing assembly 12 through the second conductive path, the electrical connection between the second charging interface B7 and the second battery cell 21 is broken, and the second battery cell 21 cannot be charged. However, when the second conductive path is formed, but the atomizing assembly 12 does not atomize the liquid matrix based on the power of the second battery cell 21, the second charging interface B7 and the second battery cell 21 are electrically connected, thus allowing the power supply 2 to be charged. Therefore, after the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply 2, and then the power supply 2 and the charger are electrically connected, the charger can charge the second battery cell 21 during the user's inhalation intervals.

[0150] It should be noted that the first charging port A5 can be electrically connected to the charger, so that the first battery cell 11 can also be charged through the charger.

[0151] It should be noted that the preferred embodiments of this application are given in the specification and accompanying drawings, but are not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An aerosol generation system, characterized in that, include: An atomizer includes a first battery cell and an atomizing assembly, the atomizing assembly being used to atomize a liquid matrix to generate an aerosol, the first battery cell being configured to provide power to the atomizing assembly; and A power supply that can be connected or disconnected from the atomizer, the power supply including a second battery cell; When the atomizer is connected to the power supply, a first conductive path and a second conductive path can be established between them, and the second battery cell can supplement the first battery cell with power based on the first conductive path. The second battery cell can directly provide power to the atomizing component based on the second conductive path.

2. The aerosol generation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The atomizer also includes a switching switch, and the power supply also includes a triggering mechanism; When the atomizer is separated from the power supply, the switching switch is in the first state and a conductive connection is established between the first battery cell and the atomizing assembly, thereby enabling the first battery cell to provide power to the atomizing assembly; When the atomizer is connected to the power supply, the triggering mechanism triggers the switching switch, causing the switching switch to change to a second state different from the first state, and the conductive connection between the first battery cell and the atomizing component is broken.

3. The aerosol generation system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The switching switch includes a contact switch, and when the atomizer is engaged with the power supply, the triggering mechanism contacts the contact switch; or The switching switch includes a proximity switch, and when the atomizer is engaged with the power supply, the triggering mechanism is within the sensing range of the proximity switch.

4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The atomizing assembly includes a first heating element and a second heating element, both used to heat the atomized liquid matrix. When the atomizer is separated from the power supply, the first battery cell is electrically connected to the first heating element. When the atomizer is engaged with the power supply, the second battery cell is electrically connected to the first heating element and / or the second heating element through the second conductive path.

5. The aerosol generation system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The atomizer also includes a first control switch, which is electrically connected between the first battery cell and the first heating element. When the atomizer is separated from the power supply, the first battery cell responds to the triggering of the first control switch to provide power to the first heating element.

6. The aerosol generation system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first control switch includes a first suction detector for detecting suction actions.

7. The aerosol generation system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The atomizer further includes a first power-collecting electrode and a second power-collecting electrode, and the second heating element is conductively connected between the first power-collecting electrode and the second power-collecting electrode; When the atomizer is connected to the power supply, the first power-taking electrode and the second power-taking electrode are respectively electrically connected to the positive and negative terminals of the second battery cell.

8. The aerosol generation system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The atomizer further includes a third power-taking electrode, the first heating element is conductively connected to the first power-taking electrode, and the first control switch is conductively connected between the first heating element and the third power-taking electrode. When the atomizer is connected to the power supply, the second power-taking electrode and the third power-taking electrode are electrically connected to the same electrode of the second battery cell.

9. The aerosol generation system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The atomizing system includes a second control switch that is conductively connected between the second battery cell and the atomizing assembly when the atomizer is engaged with the power supply, and the second battery cell is configured to provide power to the first heating element and / or the second heating element in response to the triggering of the second control switch.

10. The aerosol generation system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second control switch is located in the power supply unit.

11. The aerosol generation system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The aerosol generation system further includes a controller electrically connected to the second control switch, and the atomizer further includes a first suction detector for detecting suction action; When the atomizer is connected to the power supply, a third conductive path can be established between them. The controller receives the trigger signal of the first inhalation detector through the third conductive path and controls the second control switch to be triggered.

12. The aerosol generation system according to claim 11, characterized in that, The controller is located in the power supply.

13. The aerosol generation system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second control switch includes a transistor.

14. The aerosol generation system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second control switch includes a second suction detector for detecting whether the atomizer is being drawn in, and the second control switch is configured to be triggered when the atomizer is being drawn in.

15. The aerosol generation system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The power supply also includes a second charging interface for electrical connection with an external charger; The conductive connection between the second charging interface and the second battery cell is broken when the second control switch is triggered.

16. The aerosol generation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The atomizer further includes a first suction detector for detecting suction actions; wherein When the atomizer is separated from the power supply, the first inhalation detector is conductively connected to the first battery cell. When the atomizer is connected to the power supply, the conductive connection between the first inhalation detector and the first battery cell is broken, and the first inhalation detector is conductively connected to the second battery cell. or When the atomizer is separated from the power supply, the first inhalation detector is electrically connected to the atomizing component and the first battery cell, so that the first battery cell provides power to the atomizing component in response to the triggering of the first inhalation detector; When the atomizer is engaged with the power supply, the first inhalation detector is electrically connected to the atomizing assembly and the second battery cell, such that the second battery cell provides power to the atomizing assembly in response to the triggering of the first inhalation detector.

17. The aerosol generation system according to any one of claims 1-16, characterized in that, The atomizer further includes a first charging interface conductively connected to the first battery cell, and the power supply further includes a charging terminal conductively connected to the second battery cell. When the atomizer and the power supply are connected, the charging terminal is conductively connected to the first charging interface, thereby establishing the first conductive path.

18. The aerosol generation system according to claim 17, characterized in that, The aerosol generation system further includes a charging circuit, which is conductively connected between the first battery cell and the first charging interface, or the charging circuit is conductively connected between the second battery cell and the charging terminal.

19. The aerosol generation system according to any one of claims 1-16, characterized in that, The power supply also includes a second charging interface for conductive connection with an external charger, the second charging interface being conductively connected to the second battery cell.

20. An aerosol generation system, characterized in that, include: An atomizer includes a first battery cell and an atomizing assembly, the atomizing assembly being used to atomize a liquid matrix to generate an aerosol, the first battery cell being configured to provide power to the atomizing assembly; and A power supply that can be connected or disconnected from the atomizer, the power supply including a second battery cell and a controller; The atomizer also includes a first suction detector for detecting suction action. When the atomizer is separated from the power supply, the first battery cell responds to the triggering of the first suction detector to provide power to the atomizing assembly. When the atomizer is connected to the power supply, a second conductive path and a third conductive path can be established between them. The controller receives the trigger signal of the first inhalation detector through the third conductive path and controls the second battery cell to provide power to the atomizing assembly through the second conductive path.

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