Atomizer and electronic atomization device

Abstract

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

Description

Technical Field

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

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

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

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

[0005] A liquid storage chamber, used for storing a liquid matrix;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0019] In some embodiments, it also includes:

[0020] A ventilation channel connects the liquid storage chamber with the air of the spacing cavity to adjust the pressure in the second liquid storage chamber.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0028] In some embodiments, it also includes:

[0029] shell;

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

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

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

[0033] The support comprises:

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

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

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

[0037] In some embodiments, it also includes:

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

[0039] The atomizing assembly comprises:

[0040] a third liquid-conducting element, located in the tubular element and arranged to indirectly draw the liquid matrix from the liquid storage chamber from the second liquid-conducting element;

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

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

[0043] A liquid storage chamber, used for storing a liquid matrix;

[0044] A first liquid-conducting element is arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic atomization device and defines a part of the boundary of the liquid storage chamber; the first liquid-conducting element is in fluid communication with the liquid storage chamber to absorb the liquid matrix from the liquid storage chamber;

[0045] a second liquid conducting element, configured to indirectly draw the liquid matrix from the liquid storage chamber from the first liquid conducting element;

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

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

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

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

[0050] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by pictures in the corresponding drawings, and these exemplified descriptions do not constitute limitations on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings represent similar elements, and unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings do not constitute proportional limitations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0060] Fig.10 yes Figure 3 A schematic cross-sectional view of the middle part after assembly;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0074] See also Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the housing 10 is provided with a liquid storage chamber 112 for storing a liquid matrix, and an atomizing assembly for drawing the liquid matrix from the liquid storage chamber 112 and heating and atomizing the liquid matrix. Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the cross-sectional schematic diagram shown, an aerosol output tube 111 is disposed longitudinally in the housing 10, and the space between the outer surface of the aerosol output tube 111 and the inner surface of the housing 10 forms a liquid storage chamber 112 for storing a liquid matrix; one end of the aerosol output tube 111 located at the proximal end 110 is connected to the air outlet 113, so that the generated aerosol is transmitted to the air outlet 113 for inhalation. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in FIG. 1 , the aerosol output tube 111 and the housing 10 are integrally molded using a moldable material, and the liquid storage cavity 112 formed thereafter is open or opened toward the distal end 120 .

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

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

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

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

[0079] The second liquid-conducting element 52 is basically arranged in a columnar shape. The second liquid-conducting element 52 indirectly absorbs the liquid matrix from the liquid storage chamber 112 from the first liquid-conducting element 51. Specifically, the second liquid-conducting element 52 abuts against or is combined with the lower surface of the first liquid-conducting element 51, and is then fluidically connected with the first liquid-conducting element 51 to absorb the liquid matrix. The second liquid-conducting element 52 is flexible; the second liquid-conducting element 52 is made of flexible fibers such as non-woven fibers, cotton fibers, etc.

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

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

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

[0083] The tubular element 14 is an independent component, preferably made of a thin rigid material; as a suitable example, the tubular element 14 is a ceramic tube or a stainless steel tube. Along the longitudinal direction of the atomizer 100, the tubular element 14 is coaxially arranged with the aerosol output tube 111; and the tubular element 14 is connected to the aerosol output tube 111. Specifically, the aerosol output tube 111 is at least partially inserted into the tubular element 14, and is tightly connected by interference or riveting. After assembly, there is no flexible sealing element between them to provide sealing.

[0084] according to Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the tubular element 14 sequentially penetrates the first liquid-conducting element 51 and the second liquid-conducting element 52 in the axial direction. After assembly, the first liquid-conducting element 51 and the second liquid-conducting element 52 are arranged around the tubular element 14.

[0085] according to Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the atomizing assembly is accommodated and assembled in the tubular element 14; the atomizing assembly includes: a third liquid guiding element 30 and a heating element 40. The third liquid guiding element 30 is used to absorb the liquid matrix from the liquid storage chamber 112 from the second liquid guiding element 52; the heating element 40 is used to heat at least part of the liquid matrix in the third liquid guiding element 30 to generate aerosol.

[0086] In an embodiment, the third liquid-conducting element 30 is flexible, for example, made of flexible fibers such as cotton fibers, non-woven fabrics or sponges. The third liquid-conducting element 30 is configured to be tubular or cylindrical arranged along the longitudinal direction of the housing 10; the third liquid-conducting element 30 is coaxial with the tubular element 14 and is located inside the tubular element 14. Specifically, for example, the third liquid-conducting element 30 is a cylindrical shape wound by a sheet precursor including multiple layers of flexible fibers. Or in some other variant embodiments, the third liquid-conducting element 30 is rigid; for example, the third liquid-conducting element 30 may include a rigid porous body element, such as porous ceramics or porous glass.

[0087] In an embodiment, a plurality of first perforations 141 and / or second perforations 142 are arranged on the wall of the tubular element 14; the second perforations 142 extend to the end of the tubular element 14 facing the distal end 120. The third liquid-conducting element 30 is in fluid communication with the second liquid-conducting element 52 through the first perforations 141 and / or the second perforations 142 to receive the liquid matrix. And after assembly, the third liquid-conducting element 30 is at least partially extended into or exposed in the second perforations 142. Specifically, the wound third liquid-conducting element 30 has a protruding portion or an exposed portion 31 extending into the second perforations 142, and partially abuts against and contacts the inner surface of the second liquid-conducting element 52 through the protruding portion or the exposed portion 31 to receive or absorb the liquid matrix from the second liquid-conducting element 52.

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

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

[0090] according to Figures 3 to 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the heating element 40 is arranged to extend in the longitudinal direction of the third liquid-conducting element 30, and the heating element 40 is arranged coaxially with the third liquid-conducting element 30. In some optional embodiments, the heating element 40 is a heating net, a heating coil, etc. In this embodiment, the heating element 40 is a heating element wound by a sheet or mesh substrate; the wound heating element 40 is a non-closed tubular shape in the circumferential direction, but has a cylindrical shape with a side opening in the longitudinal direction. Conductive pins 41 are welded or arranged at both ends of the heating element 40 to guide current on the heating element 40.

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

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

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

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

[0095] A sealing element 80 is arranged between the bracket 60 and the housing 10; the sealing element 80 is flexible, for example, made of flexible silicone, thermoplastic elastomer and other materials. The sealing element 80 is cylindrical in shape; the sealing element 80 includes a first sealing portion 81 and a second sealing portion 82. The first sealing portion 81 is annular, and after assembly, the first sealing portion 81 abuts against or fits the first end 610 of the bracket 60; the second sealing portion 82 is cylindrical in shape, and after assembly, the second sealing portion 82 surrounds or encloses at least a portion of the bracket 60. After assembly, the second sealing portion 82 is located between the bracket 60 and the housing 10 to provide a seal therebetween. A first convex rib 821 close to the first sealing portion 81 is arranged on the outer surface of the second sealing portion 82, and the first convex rib 821 circumferentially surrounds the second sealing portion 82; a second convex rib 822 away from the first sealing portion 81 is arranged on the outer surface of the second sealing portion 82, and the first convex rib 821 circumferentially surrounds the second sealing portion 82. After assembly, the first rib 821 and the second rib 822 are squeezed or compressed between the bracket 60 and the housing 10, thereby providing a seal.

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

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

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

[0099] according to Figures 3 to 12 As shown, a positioning convex edge 614 is also arranged in the third section 613 of the accommodating cavity 69 of the bracket 60: an insertion groove is defined between the positioning convex edge 614 and the inner surface of the third section 613; when the tubular element 14 is assembled into the accommodating cavity 69, it is positioned and inserted into the insertion groove to provide positioning. A positioning groove 615 is also defined on the inner surface of the third section 613; the positioning convex edge 614 has abutment step 616 extending to the positioning groove 615. During assembly, the second through hole 142 of the tubular element 14 is aligned with the abutment step 616 for assembly; and the third liquid-conducting element 30 longitudinally abuts against the abutment step 616. After assembly, the protruding portion or exposed portion 31 of the third liquid-conducting element 30 passes through the second through hole 142 of the tubular element 14 and extends into the positioning groove 615.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0106] exist Figures 3 to 12 As shown in , the housing 10 is also provided with a first positioning structure 15; the first positioning structure 15 is located at the distal end 120; for example, the first positioning structure 15 is a notch 15 arranged at the distal end 120 of the housing 10. Correspondingly, the bracket 60 is provided with a second positioning structure 630; the second positioning structure 630 is extended from the abutment portion 631 toward the second support portion 63; for example, the second positioning structure 630 is a protrusion 630 extending from the abutment portion 631 toward the second support portion 63. When the bracket 60 is assembled into the housing 10 from the distal end 120 of the housing 10, the first positioning structure 15 and the second positioning structure 630 cooperate to provide positioning. Moreover, after assembly, the second positioning structure 630 extends into the first positioning structure 15 to prevent the cylindrical housing 10 and the bracket 60 from rotating relative to each other.

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

[0108] In use, the supersaturated liquid matrix absorbed by the first liquid-conducting element 51 and / or the second liquid-conducting element 52 can partially be infiltrated into the spacing cavity 64 for buffering. Specifically, for example, in the production process, the supersaturated liquid matrix injected into the liquid storage cavity 112 can penetrate the first liquid-conducting element 51 and then penetrate into the spacing cavity 64; or in use, when the pressure in the liquid storage cavity 112 is greater than the external pressure, the liquid matrix in the liquid storage cavity 112 can penetrate the first liquid-conducting element 51 and then penetrate into the spacing cavity 64. Of course, the supersaturated liquid matrix absorbed by the second liquid-conducting element 52 can also penetrate into the spacing cavity 64 or be reabsorbed when the internal and external pressures change.

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

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

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

[0112] After assembly, the first portion 681 abuts against the lower surface of the first liquid-conducting element 51 in the longitudinal direction, thereby at least partially supporting the first liquid-conducting element 51. And after assembly, the first portion 681 is non-contacting with the outer surface of the second liquid-conducting element 52, thereby having a spacing between the first portion 681 and the second liquid-conducting element 52. And the second portion 682 abuts against and clamps the outer surface of the second liquid-conducting element 52. The second portion 682 of the retaining rib 68 surrounds and clamps the second liquid-conducting element 52, thereby clamping the second liquid-conducting element 52 between the plurality of retaining ribs 68, and stably assembling the second liquid-conducting element 52 in the second section 612.

[0113] according to Figures 3 to 12 As shown, the bracket 60 also defines:

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

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

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

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

[0118] The first ventilation groove 671 is in communication with the spacing cavity 64, and the second ventilation groove 672 is in communication with the liquid storage cavity 112. The first ventilation groove 671 defines a first channel portion of the ventilation channel 67, and the first channel portion is formed or defined between the bracket 60 and the lower surface of the first liquid guiding element 51. The second ventilation groove 672 defines a second channel portion of the ventilation channel 67, and the second channel portion is formed or defined between the bracket 60 and the peripheral side surface of the first liquid guiding element 51.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Claims

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

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

3. The atomizer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The inner surface of the bracket is provided with a plurality of retaining ribs extending into the spacing cavity; When the second liquid-conducting element is accommodated or held in the bracket, the holding rib abuts against the outer surface of the second liquid-conducting element to hold the second liquid-conducting element.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. The atomizer according to claim 11, characterized in that Also includes: shell; a sealing element at least partially disposed between the bracket and the housing for providing a seal therebetween; The sealing element is arranged to cover the air grooves from the outside of the bracket so that adjacent air grooves can only be connected by air flow through the notches or cutouts on the dividing flanges therebetween.

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

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

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

17. The atomizer according to claim 10, characterized in that The bracket is also provided with a connecting hole which runs through the spacing cavity to the outer surface of the bracket; the spacing cavity is connected with the airflow of the air inlet channel through the connecting hole.

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

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

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

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