Atomization substrate storage part, atomization device and electronic cigarette

Abstract

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

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The atomizer of an electronic cigarette is an electronic delivery system used to generate an aerosol from an atomized matrix for the user to inhale. The atomized matrix can be a liquid, solid, or gel, such as a cigarette liquid or a cigarette paste.

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

[0004] The existing heating element for the atomized matrix storage component is directly connected to the power supply component through a conductive wire, which has problems such as cumbersome wiring of the conductive wire or lead and inconvenient disassembly of the atomized matrix storage component. Utility Model Content

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

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

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

[0008] Beneficial Effects: According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the present disclosure provides an atomized matrix storage component. By providing a first electrode and a second electrode, each electrically connected to the two pins of the heating element, on the bottom wall of the storage component body, the length of the leads connected to the pins is shortened, the number is reduced, and the wiring is simplified. This can reduce the short circuit, open circuit, or heating failures that may be easily caused by complex lead wiring, improve operational reliability, and facilitate assembly during production and improve production efficiency. In addition, by additionally providing the first electrode and the second electrode, the heating element of the atomized matrix storage component is no longer directly connected to the power supply assembly via a conductive wire, making it easier for the atomized matrix storage component to be disassembled or sold separately. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without inventive efforts. Among them:

[0010] Figure 1 shows a perspective exploded view of an aerosolized substrate storage component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0011] Figure 2 Shown Figure 1 A perspective view of an aerosolized substrate storage component;

[0012] Figure 3 Shown Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of an aerosolized substrate storage component;

[0013] Figure 4 Shown is a perspective view of an aerosolized substrate storage component according to other embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0014] Figure 5 Shown Figure 4 A top view of an aerosolized substrate storage component;

[0015] Figure 6 and Figure 7 sectional views of an atomization device including an atomization substrate storage component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure are respectively shown along different sectional directions;

[0016] Figure 8 A perspective view of an electronic cigarette including an aerosolized substrate storage component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0017] Figure 9 Shown Figure 8 A top view of the electronic cigarette, wherein the first cover and the second cover are omitted;

[0018] Figure 10 Shown Figure 8 A top view of the electronic cigarette;

[0019] Figure 11 Shown Figure 8 A side view of the electronic cigarette in FIG; and

[0020] Figure 12 A control method for an electronic cigarette according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown.

[0021] List of reference numerals:

[0022] 10- atomized matrix storage component;

[0023] 11 - storage component body, 111 - side wall, 112 - bottom wall, 113 - second air inlet opening, 114 - second air outlet opening, 115 - storage cavity, 116 - raised portion;

[0024] 12 - liquid guiding element, 121 - liquid guiding element body, 122 - atomizing channel, 123 - first air inlet opening, 124 - first air outlet opening, 125 - heating element;

[0025] 13-first cover, 14-sealing member;

[0026] 151 - first electrode, 152 - second electrode;

[0027] 161-the first concave part, 162-the second concave part;

[0028] 171-first slot, 172-second slot;

[0029] 181-first electrode ejector pin, 182-second electrode ejector pin;

[0030] 20-atomizing device, 21-housing, 22-second cover, 23-installation cavity;

[0031] 30-electronic cigarette, 31-power supply assembly, 32-airway, 33-third air inlet opening, 34-third air outlet opening, 35-button, 36-charging port, 37-control circuit board, 38-housing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present disclosure without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0033] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present disclosure (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0034] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "fixed" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium, internal communication between two elements, or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise expressly specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this disclosure based on specific circumstances.

[0035] As used herein, "communication" refers to fluid communication, i.e., fluid (including liquid and / or gas) can flow from one component to another. Furthermore, as used herein, communication between two components can mean direct communication between the two components, e.g., at least partial alignment of two holes, or communication through an intermediary.

[0036] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise indicated, all numbers used in the specification and claims to represent component parameters, technical effects, etc. should be understood as being modified by the term "about" or "approximately" in any case. Therefore, unless otherwise indicated, the numerical parameters listed in the following specification and the appended claims are approximate values. For those skilled in the art, it can vary according to the desired properties and effects sought to be obtained through the present disclosure, and each numerical parameter should be interpreted according to the number of significant digits and conventional rounding methods or in a manner understood by those skilled in the art.

[0037] In this disclosure, the terms used in describing the various examples are for the purpose of describing the specific examples only and are not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, if the number of elements is not specifically limited, the element may be one or more. In addition, the term "and / or" used in this disclosure encompasses any and all possible combinations of the listed items.

[0038] "Aerosolizable substrate" refers to a mixture or auxiliary substance that can be fully or partially aerosolized into an aerosol by an electronic device or similar device. The aerosolizable substrate can be liquid, paste, or solid e-cigarette fuel, medical drugs, skincare products, and other media. By aerosolizing these media, an aerosol can be delivered to the user for inhalation or absorption.

[0039] "Aerosol" refers to a colloidal dispersion system formed by small solid or liquid particles dispersed and suspended in a gas medium.

[0040] The term "atomizing device" refers to a device that converts a stored atomizable matrix, i.e., an atomized matrix, into an aerosol by heating, ultrasound, or the like.

[0041] An "electronic cigarette" refers to a system that generates an aerosol (i.e., smoke) by atomizing a tobacco material, such as a liquid or paste, which serves as an atomization matrix, for inhalation, sucking, chewing, or nasal inhalation. In some examples, an electronic cigarette may include a storage chamber for storing the tobacco material and an atomizing core for atomizing the tobacco material to form smoke.

[0042] Existing atomizing devices generally include an atomizing matrix storage component (e.g., a paste cup) for accommodating the atomizing matrix. In order to form the atomizing matrix into an aerosol (smoke) that can be inhaled or absorbed by the user, a heating element 125 is usually provided to heat the atomizing matrix in the atomizing matrix storage component.

[0043] However, the existing heating element 125 for the atomization matrix storage component is directly connected to the power supply assembly through a conductive wire. The wiring of the conductive wire or lead that electrically connects the two pins of the heating element 125 to the power supply assembly is cumbersome and long. The complex wiring of the conductive wire or lead is prone to short circuit, open circuit, heat generation and other faults, reducing the reliability of the work. At the same time, the efficiency of production and assembly is low. Moreover, due to the direct connection with the power supply assembly, the atomization matrix storage component is inconvenient to disassemble and cannot be sold separately.

[0044] In view of this, the present disclosure proposes an atomized matrix storage component. By providing a first electrode and a second electrode on the bottom wall of the storage component body, each of which is electrically connected to the two pins of the heating element 125, the length of the leads connected to the pins is shortened, the number is reduced, and the wiring is simplified. This can reduce the short circuit, open circuit, or heating failures that can easily be caused by complex lead wiring, improve operational reliability, and facilitate assembly during production and improve production efficiency. In addition, by additionally providing the first electrode and the second electrode, the heating element 125 of the atomized matrix storage component is no longer directly connected to the power supply assembly via conductive wires, making it easier for the atomized matrix storage component to be disassembled or sold separately.

[0045] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 5 The aerosolized substrate storage component of the present disclosure is described in detail.

[0046] Figure 1 shows an exploded perspective view of an aerosolized substrate storage component 10 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 2 Shown Figure 1 A perspective view of the aerosolized substrate storage component 10; Figure 3 Shown Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the aerosolized substrate storage component 10; Figure 4 shows a perspective view of an aerosolized substrate storage component 10 according to other embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 5 Shown Figure 4 A top view of the aerosolized matrix storage component 10.

[0047] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an atomized substrate storage component 10 is provided. The atomized substrate storage component 10 may be, for example, a cup-shaped component for storing a paste-like atomized substrate, that is, a paste cup.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the atomized substrate storage component 10 includes a storage component body 11, a heating element 125, a first electrode 151, and a second electrode 152. The storage component body 11 includes a side wall 111 and a bottom wall 112 connected to the side wall 111. The side wall 111 and the bottom wall 112 form a storage cavity 115 for storing the atomized substrate. The heating element 125 is disposed within the storage cavity 115 for heating the atomized substrate. The first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152 are disposed on the bottom wall 112. The first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152 are electrically connected to two pins of the heating element 125, respectively.

[0049] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, by providing a first electrode 151 and a second electrode 152 on the bottom wall 112 of the storage component body 11, which are respectively electrically connected to the two pins of the heating element 125, the heating element 125 of the atomized matrix storage component 10 is no longer directly connected to the power supply assembly 31 via a conductive wire. The length of the leads connected to the pins is shortened, the number is reduced, and the wiring is simplified. This can reduce the short circuit, open circuit, or heating failures that may be easily caused by complex lead lines, improve work reliability, and facilitate assembly during production and improve production efficiency. In addition, this design also makes it easier for the atomized matrix storage component 10 to be disassembled or sold separately.

[0050] like Figure 1 and Figure 5As shown, the bottom wall 112 may include a first recess 161, a second recess 162, and a first groove 171 and a second groove 172 communicating with the first recess 161 and the second recess 162, respectively. The first recess 161 and the second recess 162 are used to accommodate the first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152, respectively. The first groove 171 and the second groove 172 are used to accommodate the first lead wires. The first lead wires are used to electrically connect the first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152 to the two pins of the heating element 125, respectively. In some embodiments, the first recess 161 and the second recess 162 may be configured as stepped holes. The first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152 are disposed in the stepped holes. The stepped holes may have a structure with a shallower hole depth at the periphery and a deeper hole depth at the center. Accordingly, the first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152 have a pin-shaped head portion and a disc-shaped tail portion connected to the head portion. The head portion is inserted into the center portion of the stepped hole, while the tail portion fits snugly into the periphery. This design allows the first electrodes 151 and 152 to be flush with the bottom wall 112 when the first and second electrodes 151 and 152 are inserted into the first and second recesses 161 and 162, rather than protruding from the bottom wall 112. In this case, the first and second grooves 171 and 172 for accommodating the first lead wires also provide space for routing the first lead wires, thereby reducing the possibility of wiring clutter.

[0051] In some embodiments, as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the storage component body 11 is a hollow cylindrical structure, and a storage cavity 115 is formed in the hollow part inside it. The storage component body 11 of the hollow cylindrical structure can occupy less volume in the whole device, which helps to reduce costs. The sidewall 111 of the storage component body 11 of the hollow cylindrical structure comprises an outer sidewall and an inner sidewall, and the outer sidewall is provided with at least one first positioning structure for positioning the circumferential position of the storage component body 11 during installation. By the first positioning structure, the circumferential position of the storage component body 11 can be determined so that the first air inlet opening 123 and the first air outlet opening 124 of the atomizing channel are connected with the air inlet opening and the air outlet opening of the atomizing device respectively when the atomizing substrate storage component 10 is installed in the atomizing device.

[0052] The first positioning structure includes, for example, Figure 2 The protrusion 116 shown in FIG. 1 is provided along the longitudinal extension of the storage component body 11. The provision of the protrusion 116 helps to locate the circumferential position of the storage component body 11 when the atomized substrate storage component 10 is installed in the atomization device. The number of the protrusions 116 is not limited. For example, a plurality of symmetrically arranged protrusions 116 can be provided relative to the geometric center axis of the storage component body 11. Figure 2As shown, a protrusion 116 is provided at each end of the diameter of the storage component body 11. It is understood that the first positioning structure may include a recessed portion extending longitudinally along the storage component body 11 or other shaped structures capable of determining the circumferential position of the storage component body 11.

[0053] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the storage component body 11 can also be a hollow prism structure, and the storage cavity 115 is formed in the hollow part inside it. The storage component body with a hollow prism structure is simple to manufacture, which helps to reduce costs. In addition, for hollow prism structures with different length and width dimensions, there is no need to set the above reference Figure 2 The first positioning structure described.

[0054] exist Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the illustrated example, the atomized substrate storage component 10 may further include a liquid guide element 12. The liquid guide element 12 is disposed within the storage cavity 115, with the atomized substrate positioned above the liquid guide element 12. The liquid guide element 12 is configured to absorb and guide the atomized substrate, such as an oily liquid formed by heating and melting a paste-like atomized substrate. In some embodiments, a heating element 125 may be disposed within the liquid guide element 12 for heating the atomized substrate.

[0055] like Figure 3 As shown, the liquid guiding element 12 may include a liquid guiding element body 121 , and the liquid guiding element body 121 has a multi-microporous structure, an atomization channel 122 , a first air inlet opening 123 , and a first air outlet opening 124 .

[0056] The liquid-guiding element body 121 has a multi-microporous structure, which enhances the liquid-absorbing capacity and liquid-guiding effect of the liquid-guiding element 12. These microporous structures effectively increase the contact area between the heated and melted atomized matrix and the liquid-guiding element 12. Utilizing the capillary action of the porous structure, the atomized matrix can more evenly penetrate the liquid-guiding element, improving heating uniformity and efficiency. The presence of the microporous structure also prevents liquid from concentrating in a single location, helping to reduce local overheating and improving overall atomization performance and stability.

[0057] In some embodiments, the liquid-conducting element body 121 is made of one or more of ceramic, mica, quartz, and glass with a microporous structure. These selected materials have excellent heat resistance and chemical stability. Composed of these materials with a microporous structure, they can maintain structural stability under high temperature conditions and are not susceptible to deformation or degradation, ensuring the purity of the atomized substrate and the atomization effect. In addition, these materials have good thermal conductivity, which can accelerate the transfer of heat generated by the heating element 125 to the atomized substrate, thereby improving heating efficiency and extending the service life of the liquid-conducting element 12.

[0058] In some embodiments, the pore size of the microporous structure is 10 micrometers to 200 micrometers.

[0059] like Figure 3 As shown, the atomization channel 122 is provided through the liquid-conducting element body 121 , and the first air inlet opening 123 and the first air outlet opening 124 are respectively in fluid communication with the atomization channel 122 .

[0060] The atomization channel 122, which runs through the liquid-conducting element body 121, facilitates good airflow guidance and control during the atomization process. After the atomized substrate is heated by the heating element 125 in the liquid-conducting element 12 to form an aerosol, the atomization channel provides a gas path for the aerosol to flow, ensuring that the atomized aerosol can pass through the device quickly and smoothly.

[0061] In some embodiments, the heating element 125 is disposed in the atomization channel 122. In other embodiments, the heating element 125 is disposed in the side wall of the liquid-conducting element body 121, and the size of the heating element 125 is adapted to the size of the atomization channel 122, so that the heating element 125 is completely embedded in the side wall of the liquid-conducting element body 121, for example, so that the surface of the heating element 125 facing the atomization channel 122 is flush with the inner surface of the side wall of the liquid-conducting element body 121.

[0062] It is understood that the present disclosure does not limit the type of the heating element 125. For example, the heating element 125 can be a threaded horizontal heating core, or the heating element 125 can be a mesh heating wire embedded in the side wall of the liquid-conducting element body 121.

[0063] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 As shown, the side wall 111 of the storage component body 11 is provided with a second air inlet opening 113 and a second air outlet opening 114 corresponding to the first air inlet opening 123 and the first air outlet opening 124 .

[0064] like Figure 3 As shown, the sizes of the second air inlet opening 113 and the second air outlet opening 114 may correspond to the first air inlet opening 123 and the first air outlet opening 124 , respectively, to ensure that the gas can flow in more smoothly and the atomized aerosol can be discharged quickly.

[0065] In some embodiments, the shape of the liquid-conducting element 12 is adapted to the shape of the storage cavity 115 , so that the outer peripheral surface of the liquid-conducting element 12 fits in contact with the inner surface of the side wall 111 of the storage component body 11 .

[0066] In some embodiments, the aerosolized substrate storage component 10 further includes: a first cover 13 , the first cover 13 is used to seal the storage component body 11 , and a sealing member 14 is provided between the first cover 13 and the side wall 111 .

[0067] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the first cover 13 may be provided with a mounting portion for accommodating the sealing member 14. For example, Figure 3 As shown, the mounting portion may be adapted to the shape of the seal 14 to facilitate installation.

[0068] A second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an atomization device 20 . Figure 6 and Figure 7 The cross-sectional views of the atomizing device including the atomized substrate storage component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure are shown along different cutting directions. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the atomization device 20 comprises: a housing 21 and an atomization substrate storage component 10 according to any one of the above embodiments. The housing 21 forms a mounting cavity 23 for the atomization substrate storage component.

[0069] exist Figure 7 In the illustrated example, the mounting cavity 23 is provided with a first electrode ejector pin 181 and a second electrode ejector pin 182 at positions corresponding to the first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152, respectively. These are configured to electrically contact and electrically connect the first electrode 151 and the second electrode 152 when the aerosolized substrate storage component 10 is accommodated in the mounting cavity 23. Providing contact between the electrode ejector pins and the electrodes can reduce the number of conductive wires or leads, thereby reducing the possibility of faults such as short circuits, open circuits, or overheating.

[0070] In some embodiments, the atomization device 20 may further include at least one second positioning structure for respectively engaging with a corresponding first positioning structure in at least one first positioning structure, so that the circumferential position of the storage component body 11 can be positioned when the atomization matrix storage component 10 is installed in the atomization device 20.

[0071] The first positioning structure includes Figure 2 In the case of the protrusion 116 extending longitudinally along the storage component body 11 shown in FIG, the second positioning structure may correspondingly include a recessed portion extending longitudinally along the mounting cavity 23. It is understood that the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure may include any shape of a structure capable of determining the circumferential position of the storage component body 11, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0072] In some embodiments, the atomizing device 20 may further include a second cover 22. The second cover 22 is detachably connected to the housing 21 and is used to enclose the mounting cavity 23. In some embodiments, the second cover 22 is made of a transparent or translucent material. The transparent or translucent second cover 22 helps to directly observe the storage remainder of the atomized substrate in the atomized substrate storage component 10, making it convenient for the user to add or replace the atomized substrate in time.

[0073] In some examples, the second cover 22 may have a snap-fit ​​portion for snapping into a corresponding groove of the housing 21 to secure the second cover 22 .

[0074] The atomization device 20 provided in the present disclosure has the features and advantages of the atomization substrate storage component 10 described in the above embodiment, which will not be described in detail here.

[0075] A third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an electronic cigarette 30 . Figure 8 A perspective view of an electronic cigarette including an aerosolized substrate storage component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown; Figure 9 Shown Figure 8 A top view of the electronic cigarette, wherein the first cover and the second cover are omitted; Figure 10 Shown Figure 8 A top view of the electronic cigarette; Figure 11 Shown Figure 8 Side view of an electronic cigarette.

[0076] In some embodiments, the atomizing device 20 can be used as a main component of the electronic cigarette 30. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the electronic cigarette 30 may include a control circuit board 37 and a power supply assembly 31. The control circuit board 37 and the power supply assembly 31 are arranged in the housing 38 of the electronic cigarette 30. The control circuit board 37 is electrically connected to the power supply assembly 31 (such as a battery). The first electrode thimble 181 and the second electrode thimble 182 are electrically connected to the control circuit board 37 through a second lead. At this time, an electrical connection is also formed between the first electrode thimble 181 and the second electrode thimble 182 and the power supply assembly 31 (such as a battery). Therefore, when the first electrode 151 and the second electrode thimble 182 are electrically contacted with the first electrode thimble 181 and the second electrode thimble 182 respectively, the power supply assembly 31 (such as a battery) can provide electrical energy to the heating element 125.

[0077] like Figures 6 to 11 As shown, the shell 38 of the electronic cigarette 30 is provided with a third air inlet opening 33 and a third air outlet opening 34. In some examples, the third air inlet opening and the third air outlet opening are provided at opposite ends of the shell 38, such as Figure 6 shown.

[0078] Continue to refer Figure 6 The third air inlet opening 33, the second air inlet opening 34, the first air inlet opening 123, the atomizing channel 122, the first air outlet opening 124, the second air outlet opening 113 and the third air outlet opening 114 can be sequentially fluidly connected to form an air passage 32 for the atomized atomized substrate to flow for inhalation. The flow direction of the atomized atomized substrate can be as follows: Figure 6 Indicated by the dotted arrow.

[0079] exist Figures 6 to 11 In the example shown, the electronic cigarette 30 may further include a button 35 and a charging port 36. The button 35 of the electronic cigarette 30 may be disposed on an outer surface of the housing 38. In some examples, a user may press the button 35 disposed on the outer surface to thereby adjust the power supplied by the power supply assembly 31 to the heating element 125 via the control circuit board 37, for example, to control the temperature at which the heating element 125 heats the atomized substrate contained in the storage chamber 115.

[0080] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, the outer surface of the housing 38 may have a plurality of concave areas arranged closely and regularly to increase friction when the user grips the electronic cigarette 30. Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the outer periphery of the second cover 22 may also have a plurality of protrusions for increasing friction.

[0081] A fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a control method 1200 for an electronic cigarette. Figure 12 A control method 1200 for an electronic cigarette 30 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. The control method 1201 includes: step S1201, energizing the heating element 125 to preheat the storage component body 11; and step S1202, adjusting the energizing voltage of the heating element 125 to increase or decrease the heating of the atomized substrate within the storage chamber 115.

[0082] In some embodiments, step 1201, energizing and heating the heating element 125 to preheat the storage component body 11, includes: in response to detecting that the button 35 of the electronic cigarette 30 is pressed continuously for a first predetermined number of times within a first predetermined time, the control circuit board 37 of the electronic cigarette controls the power supply component 31 to energize and heat the heating element 125, wherein the power output by the power supply component 31 to the heating element 125 is a first power, and the first power is lower than the second power output by the power supply component 31 to the heating element 125 when the electronic cigarette 30 is operating normally.

[0083] In step S1201, for example, when a user is using the electronic cigarette 30, they operate the button 35 of the electronic cigarette 30 in a first operating mode, for example, by continuously pressing the button 35 a first predetermined number of times within a first predetermined time. The control circuit board 37 controls the power supply assembly 31 to energize and heat the heating element 125. At this time, the output voltage of the power supply assembly is, for example, a first voltage, and the power output to the heating element 125 is a first power. The heat generated by the heating element 125 is transferred to the storage component body 11 via the liquid-conducting element 12, thereby preheating the atomized substrate, such as tobacco paste, within the storage chamber 115. During the preheating stage, the temperature within the storage component body 11 rises and is maintained at a first temperature, which is lower than a second temperature within the storage component body 11 during normal operation of the electronic cigarette. For example, at the first temperature, the tobacco paste is only preheated but does not melt.

[0084] In some embodiments, preheating automatically continues for a predetermined time. For example, in response to detecting that the user operates the button 35 of the electronic cigarette 30 in the first operating mode, preheating automatically continues for a second predetermined time, such as 10 to 15 seconds.

[0085] In some embodiments, after preheating, the power supply assembly 31 is controlled to automatically increase the power output to the heating element 125 to a second power. The output voltage of the power supply assembly is, for example, a second voltage that is higher than the first voltage. The heating element 125 operates at the second power. The heat generated by the heating element 125 melts the atomizing matrix, such as tobacco paste, within the storage component body 11. The atomizing matrix is ​​then adsorbed and guided to the heating element 125 by the liquid guiding element, thereby atomizing and generating an aerosol, such as smoke.

[0086] When a user inhales, they sometimes desire a different taste. In some embodiments, in step S1202, the user operates the button 35 of the electronic cigarette 30 in the second operating mode, for example, by continuously pressing the button 35 a second predetermined number of times within a second predetermined time. The control circuit board 37 controls the power supply assembly 31 to increase the power output to the heating element 125, thereby increasing the atomization effect of the heating element 125 on the atomized substrate, for example, producing a larger volume of smoke and providing the user with a stronger taste. The user may also operate the button 35 of the electronic cigarette 30 in the third operating mode, for example, by continuously pressing the button 35 a second predetermined number of times after the second operating mode, or by continuously pressing the button 35 a third predetermined number of times within a third predetermined time. The control circuit board 37 controls the power supply assembly 31 to reduce the power output to the heating element 125, thereby weakening the atomization effect of the heating element 125 on the atomized substrate, for example, producing less smoke and providing the user with a weaker taste. The power supply assembly can provide multiple voltage levels, outputting different voltage levels to the heating element 125.

[0087] Accordingly, in some embodiments, the control method 1200 includes: step S1202, adjusting the power-on voltage of the heating element 125, including: in response to detecting that the button 35 is pressed a second predetermined number of times within a second predetermined time, the control circuit board 37 controls the power supply component 31 to increase the power output to the heating element 125 to a third power, and the third power is greater than the second power.

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

[0089] In some embodiments, step S1202, adjusting the voltage supplied to the heating element 125, further includes: in response to detecting that the button 35 is pressed a second predetermined number of times within the second predetermined time period after being pressed a second predetermined number of times within the second predetermined time period, the control circuit board controls the power supply assembly to reduce the power output to the heating element 125 to a second power level. For example, the power supply assembly may provide seven voltage levels, and each time the button 35 is detected to be pressed a second predetermined number of times within the second predetermined time period, the output voltage of the power supply assembly is controlled to increase by one voltage level. After the button 35 is detected to be pressed the second predetermined number of times within the second predetermined time period six times in a row, the output voltage of the power supply assembly is controlled to return to the initial voltage level, such as the second voltage.

[0090] In some embodiments, step S1202, adjusting the power supply voltage of the heating element 125, further includes: in response to detecting that the button 35 is pressed a third predetermined number of times within a third predetermined time, the control circuit board 37 controls the power supply assembly 31 to reduce the power output to the heating element 125 to a fifth power level, where the fifth power level is less than the power currently output by the power supply assembly to the heating element 125. Thus, a different method for reducing the output power of the power supply assembly is provided.

[0091] In order to better display the current control status, the outer surface of the shell 38 can also be provided with a display light for displaying the current control status of the electronic cigarette 30 (for example, power-on status, standby status, preheating status, voltage regulation status, charging status, etc.) in different colors or different flashing frequencies.

[0092] While various operations are depicted in the drawings as following a particular order, this should not be understood as requiring that these operations be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, nor should it be understood that all illustrated operations must be performed to achieve desirable results.

[0093] The above are only embodiments or examples of the present disclosure, and do not limit the patent scope of the present disclosure. All equivalent structural transformations made by using the contents of the present disclosure and the drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields under the concept of the present disclosure are included in the patent protection scope of the present disclosure. Various elements in the embodiments or examples can be omitted or replaced by their equivalent elements. In addition, the steps can be performed in an order different from that described in the present disclosure. Furthermore, the various elements in the embodiments or examples can be combined in various ways. It is important that with the evolution of technology, many of the elements described here can be replaced by equivalent elements that appear after the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An atomized matrix storage component, characterized in that: The atomized substrate storage component comprises: a storage component body, the storage component body comprising side walls and a bottom wall connected to the side walls, the side walls and the bottom wall forming a storage cavity for storing aerosolized substrate; a heating element, disposed inside the storage cavity and configured to heat the atomized substrate; and A first electrode and a second electrode, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are arranged on the bottom wall, and the first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected to two pins of the heating element respectively.

2. The atomized substrate storage component according to claim 1, characterized in that The bottom wall comprises: a first recess and a second recess, for accommodating the first electrode and the second electrode respectively; The first groove and the second groove are respectively connected to the first recess and the second recess, and are used to accommodate a first lead, and the first lead is used to electrically connect the first electrode and the second electrode to the two pins of the heating element respectively.

3. The atomized substrate storage component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first recess and the second recess are stepped holes, and the first electrode and the second electrode are disposed in the stepped holes.

4. The aerosolized substrate storage component according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The storage component body is a hollow cylindrical structure, and the storage cavity is formed in the hollow portion thereof.

5. The atomized substrate storage component according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side wall includes an outer side wall and an inner side wall. The outer side wall is provided with at least one first positioning structure for positioning the circumferential position of the storage component body during installation.

6. The aerosolized substrate storage component according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The storage component body is a hollow prism structure, and the storage cavity is formed in the hollow portion thereof.

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

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

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

10. An atomizing device, characterized in that: The atomizing device comprises: The aerosolized substrate storage component according to any one of claims 1 to 9; and A shell, wherein the shell forms an installation cavity for the atomization matrix storage component, and the installation cavity is respectively provided with a first electrode thimble and a second electrode thimble at positions corresponding to the first electrode and the second electrode, for contacting and conducting with the corresponding first electrode and second electrode when the atomization matrix storage component is accommodated in the installation cavity.

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

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

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

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

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