Aerosol generating system and atomizer

Abstract

The utility model relates to an aerosol generating system and an atomizer, and the aerosol generating system comprises the atomizer which comprises a first battery cell, a change-over switch and an atomization assembly used for atomizing an aerosol generating substrate to generate aerosol, the change-over switch comprises a first conductive element, a second conductive element and a connecting element located between the first conductive element and the second conductive element. The power supply device can be combined with or separated from the atomizer, and the power supply device comprises a second battery cell and a triggering mechanism; when the atomizer is separated from the power supply device, the first conductive element and the second conductive element are kept conducted through the connecting element, then a conductive path is established between the first battery cell and the atomization assembly, and therefore the first battery cell can provide power for the atomization assembly. When the atomizer is combined with the power supply, the trigger mechanism drives the connecting element to move or at least partially deform, so that the first conductive element and the second conductive element are disconnected.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] An atomizer is a device that atomizes an aerosol-generating matrix to form an aerosol. In some exemplary prior art, an atomizer is a portable device including a battery and an atomizing assembly. The battery provides power to the atomizing assembly, enabling it to atomize the aerosol-generating matrix to produce an aerosol. However, due to the limited power in the battery, the battery typically runs out of power in a short time. Even when the battery is depleted, a large amount of aerosol-generating matrix remains in the atomizer to be atomized. Therefore, the user needs to recharge the atomizer, forcing them to temporarily stop using it, thus degrading the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide an aerosol generation system and atomizer that can continue to generate aerosols by combining the atomizer with a power supply.

[0004] Some embodiments of this application provide an aerosol generation system, which includes:

[0005] An atomizer includes a first battery cell, a switching switch, and an atomizing assembly for atomizing an aerosol-generating matrix to produce an aerosol. The switching switch includes a first conductive element, a second conductive element, and a connecting element located between the first conductive element and the second conductive element.

[0006] A power supply that can be combined with or separated from the atomizer, the power supply including a second battery cell and a triggering mechanism;

[0007] When the atomizer is separated from the power supply, the first conductive element and the second conductive element remain connected through the connecting element, thereby establishing a conductive path between the first battery cell and the atomizing assembly, so that the first battery cell can provide power to the atomizing assembly; when the atomizer is combined with the power supply, the triggering mechanism drives the connecting element to move or at least partially deform, thereby disconnecting the first conductive element and the second conductive element.

[0008] As an example, the atomizing assembly includes a first heating element and a second heating element for generating aerosols from the aerosol generating matrix by releasing heat;

[0009] The first cell is configured to establish a conductive path with either the first heating element or the second heating element when there is a first connection between the first conductive element and the second conductive element.

[0010] As an example, the second battery cell is configured to establish a conductive path with both the first heating element and the second heating element simultaneously when the atomizer is combined with the power supply; or

[0011] When the atomizer and the power supply are combined, the first heating element and the second heating element are connected in parallel to the second battery cell; or

[0012] When the atomizer is combined with the power supply, the first heating element and the second heating element are connected in series with the second battery cell.

[0013] As an example, the atomizing component is configured such that the electrical power when the atomizer is separated from the power supply is less than the electrical power when the atomizer is combined with the power supply.

[0014] As an example, the atomizer also includes a sensor configured to sense changes in airflow inside the atomizer when in operation, thereby controlling the first battery cell and / or the second battery cell to provide power to the atomization assembly based on corresponding conductive paths.

[0015] As an example, the sensor is configured to establish a conductive path with the first battery cell when there is a first connection between the first conductive element and the second conductive element, and to establish a conductive path with the second battery cell when the atomizer is combined with the power supply, and the conductive path between the sensor and the first battery cell is disconnected.

[0016] As an example, the atomizer further includes a first circuit board, on which the first conductive element and the second conductive element are disposed at intervals; the connecting element is configured to move from a first position to a second position under the drive of the triggering mechanism, and when in the first position, the connecting element is simultaneously connected to the first conductive element and the second conductive element, and when in the second position, the connecting element is simultaneously disconnected from the first conductive element and the second conductive element.

[0017] As an example, the switch also includes a reset element configured to provide a force to automatically reset the connection element to the first position when the atomizer is disconnected from the power supply.

[0018] As an example, the switch also includes a driver, a first end of which is connected to the connecting element, and a second end of which is disposed toward the trigger mechanism to receive the drive of the trigger mechanism to move the connecting element from the first position to the second position. The second end and the connecting element are located on opposite sides of the first circuit board.

[0019] As an example, the atomizer further includes a first circuit board, on which the first conductive element and the second conductive element are disposed at intervals; the connecting element includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being connected to the first conductive element, the connecting element being configured to transform from a first form to a second form under the drive of the triggering mechanism, and the second portion being connected to the second conductive element when the connecting element is in the first form, and disconnected from the second conductive element when the connecting element is in the second form.

[0020] As an example, the connecting element further includes a spring arm connecting the first part and the second part, the spring arm being configured to be abutted by the triggering mechanism and deformed in the direction away from the triggering mechanism when the atomizer is combined with the power supply, thereby driving the second part to detach from the second conductive element, and driving the second part to automatically reconnect with the second conductive element when the atomizer is separated from the power supply.

[0021] As an example, when the atomizer is combined with the power supply, a charging path is established between the power supply and the first battery cell, so that the second battery cell can charge the first battery cell.

[0022] As an example, the atomizer also includes a first electrode electrically connected to the atomizing component and a second electrode electrically connected to the first battery cell;

[0023] The power supply includes a third electrode and a fourth electrode, and the second battery cell is configured to output power externally through the third electrode and the fourth electrode;

[0024] The power supply is also configured such that, when combined with the atomizer, the third electrode is electrically connected to the first electrode, and the fourth electrode is electrically connected to the second electrode.

[0025] As an example, one of the first conductive element and the second conductive element is electrically connected to the positive terminal of the first battery cell and the positive connection portion of the atomizing assembly, and the other is electrically connected to the negative terminal of the first battery cell and the negative connection portion of the atomizing assembly. The conductive path between the atomizing assembly and the first battery cell is established when the first conductive element and the second conductive element are electrically connected, and is disconnected when the electrical connection between the first conductive element and the second conductive element is disconnected.

[0026] As an example, the atomizer also includes a first support with a bottom and a first circuit board held inside the bottom. The bottom has an insertion hole into which the triggering mechanism can be inserted and an air inlet that allows external airflow to flow to the atomizing assembly. The first conductive element and the second conductive element are disposed on a surface of the first circuit board opposite to the bottom, and the first circuit board has a through hole corresponding to the insertion hole.

[0027] A portion of the switching switch extends into the through-hole so that it is abutted by the triggering mechanism when the atomizer and the power supply are combined; or

[0028] When the atomizer is combined with the power supply, a portion of the trigger mechanism passes through the insertion hole and is located in the through hole, thereby abutting a portion of the switching switch.

[0029] As an example, the atomizer further includes a first housing, a support, and a seal, wherein the support has a storage cavity between itself and the first housing for storing the aerosol generation matrix, the seal has a first chamber between itself and the support for holding the first battery cell, the bottom has a second chamber between itself and the seal for holding the switching switch and the first circuit board, and the first circuit board and / or the seal has a vent that allows airflow from the air inlet to the atomizing assembly.

[0030] Some embodiments of this application provide an atomizer for use in conjunction with a power supply.

[0031] It includes a first battery cell, a switching switch, and an atomizing component for atomizing the aerosol generation matrix to produce aerosols;

[0032] The switching switch includes a first conductive element, a second conductive element spaced apart from the first conductive element, and a connecting element located between the first conductive element and the second conductive element. The connecting element is configured to be driven by the power supply when the atomizer is combined with the power supply to generate movement or at least partial deformation, thereby changing the conduction state between the first conductive element and the second conductive element to the disconnected state.

[0033] Specifically, when the connecting element keeps the first conductive element and the second conductive element in a conductive state, a conductive path is established between the first battery cell and the atomizing component, enabling the first battery cell to provide power to the atomizing component. When the connecting element is separated from at least one of the first conductive element and the second conductive element, the conductive path between the first battery cell and the atomizing component is broken.

[0034] The above aerosol generation system includes an atomizer and a power supply. When the atomizer and power supply are separated, the first battery cell inside the atomizer can provide power to the atomization component. When the atomizer and power supply are combined, the second battery cell inside the power supply can provide power to the atomization component. This allows the atomization component to continue atomizing the aerosol generation matrix and generating aerosols with the support of the second battery cell when the first battery cell's power is insufficient, without waiting for the first battery cell to be charged or replaced, which helps to improve the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the combination of an atomizer and a power supply in an aerosol generation system provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the separation of the atomizer and the power supply in an aerosol generation system provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the atomizer and power supply combination in an aerosol generation system provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a power supply device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an atomizer provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of an atomizer provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the provided switch and the first circuit board;

[0043] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 An exploded view of the provided switch;

[0044] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of an atomizer provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the provided switch and the first circuit board;

[0046] Figure 11 This is a circuit diagram of the atomizer and power supply provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 12 This is a circuit diagram of an atomizer and a power supply provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0048] In the picture:

[0049] 100. Aerosol generation system;

[0050] 1. Atomizer; 11. First battery cell; 12. Atomizing assembly; 121. Atomizing core; 122. Cup body; 123. Tubing; 124. First heating element; 125. Second heating element; 126. Liquid storage element; 14. Mouthpiece; 141. Air outlet; 15. Sensor; 16. Switch; 161. First conductive element; 162. Second conductive element; 163 / 163′. Connecting element; 1631. First part; 1632. The first part... Two parts; 1633, spring arm; 164, reset component; 165, drive component; 1651, first end; 1652, second end; 17, first circuit board; 171, through hole; 172, first vent hole; 181, first electrode; 182, second electrode; 19, first bracket; 191, bottom; 1911, insertion hole; 1912, air inlet hole; 20a, first housing; 20b, support; 20c, seal; 20d, first magnetic component;

[0051] 2. Power supply; 21. Second battery cell; 22. Third electrode; 23. Fourth electrode; 24. Trigger mechanism; 25. Charging interface; 26. Second bracket; 27. Second housing. Detailed Implementation

[0052] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0053] The terms "first," "second," and "third" used in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number or order of the indicated technical features. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship or movement of the components in a specific orientation (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific orientation changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0054] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0055] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be intervening elements. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or there may be one or more intervening elements. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementations.

[0056] Please refer to Figures 1-3One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generation system 100, which includes an atomizer 1 and a power supply 2. In this system, the atomizer 1 includes a first battery cell 11 and an atomizing component 12. A conductive path can be established between the first battery cell 11 and the atomizing component 12. Thus, when the atomizer 1 exists independently of the power supply 2, the first battery cell 11 can provide power to the atomizing component 12 based on the conductive path between it and the atomizing component 12, causing the atomizing component 12 to atomize the aerosol generation matrix and generate aerosol. Simultaneously, in this system, the power supply 2 includes a second battery cell 21. When the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are combined, a conductive path can be established between the atomizing component 12 in the atomizer 1 and the second battery cell 21 in the power supply 2. Thus, the second battery cell 21 can provide power to the atomizing component 12 based on the conductive path between it and the atomizing component 12, causing the atomizing component 12 to atomize the aerosol generation matrix and generate aerosol. This allows the atomizing component 12 to continue atomizing the aerosol generation matrix and generating aerosol with the support of the second battery cell 21 when the first battery cell 11 is low on power, without having to wait for the first battery cell 11 to be charged or replaced, which helps to improve the user experience.

[0057] Furthermore, the first battery cell 11 includes a rechargeable battery cell, so that the first battery cell 11 can be charged when the power in the first battery cell 11 is insufficient, so that the first battery cell 11 can be used multiple times or repeatedly, which helps to reduce the operating cost of the atomizer 1.

[0058] Furthermore, when the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, a charging path can be established between the second battery cell 21 of the power supply 2 and the first battery cell 11 in the atomizer 1, allowing the second battery cell 21 to charge the first battery cell 11 to supplement its insufficient power. Thus, the atomizer 1 can be detached from the power supply 2 again and used independently once more.

[0059] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 4 The power supply 2 includes a third electrode 22 and a fourth electrode 23, and the second battery cell 21 is configured to output power to the outside through the third electrode 22 and the fourth electrode 23.

[0060] When the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are combined, the second battery cell 21 establishes a conductive path with the atomizing assembly 12 through the third electrode 22, and simultaneously establishes a charging path with the first battery cell 11 through the fourth electrode 23. Thus, the second battery cell 21 can charge the first battery cell 11 while providing power to the atomizing assembly 12, allowing the atomizing assembly 12 to atomize the aerosol generating matrix and produce aerosol while the first battery cell 11 is being charged. Alternatively, the second battery cell 21 can be controlled to intermittently charge the first battery cell 11. For example, when the second battery cell 21 is providing power to the atomizing assembly 12 to atomize the aerosol generating matrix and produce aerosol, it can temporarily stop charging the first battery cell 11; conversely, when it stops providing power to the atomizing assembly 12, causing the atomizing assembly 12 to stop atomizing the aerosol generating matrix and produce aerosol, it can start charging the first battery cell 11. Alternatively, after the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are combined, the second battery cell 21 is configured such that when it is charging the first battery cell 11, the conductive path between the second battery cell 21 and the atomizing assembly 12 is disconnected, so that the second battery cell 21 cannot provide electrical power to the atomizing assembly 12 while charging the first battery cell 11; and when the second battery cell 21 is providing electrical power to the atomizing assembly 12, the charging path between the second battery cell 21 and the first battery cell 11 is disconnected, so that the second battery cell 21 cannot charge the first battery cell 11 while providing electrical power to the atomizing assembly 12.

[0061] There can be two third electrodes 22. The two third electrodes 22 are electrically connected to the positive and negative terminals of the second battery cell 21, respectively. When the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, the second battery cell 21 outputs power to the atomizing assembly 12 through the two third electrodes 22.

[0062] There may be two fourth electrodes 23. The two fourth electrodes 23 are electrically connected to the positive and negative terminals of the second battery cell 21, respectively. When the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are combined, the second battery cell 21 charges the first battery cell 11 through the two fourth electrodes 23.

[0063] Of course, in other embodiments, the power supply 2 may also include a fifth electrode (not shown), with the third electrode 22 and the fourth electrode 23 electrically connected to the same electrode of the second battery cell 21, and the fifth electrode electrically connected to the other electrode of the second battery cell 21. When the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are combined, the power supply 2 can output power to the atomizing assembly 12 through the third electrode 22 and the fifth electrode, and can charge the first battery cell 11 through the fourth electrode 23 and the fifth electrode.

[0064] In some embodiments, the atomizer 1 further includes a first electrode 181 electrically connected to the atomizing component 12 and a second electrode 182 electrically connected to the first battery cell 11. When the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, a third electrode 22 is electrically connected to the first electrode 181, thereby establishing a conductive path between the second battery cell 21 and the atomizing component 12, and a fourth electrode 23 is electrically connected to the second electrode 182, thereby establishing a charging path between the second battery cell 21 and the first battery cell 11.

[0065] There may be two first electrodes. When there are also two third electrodes 22, the two first electrodes 181 are used to be electrically connected to the two third electrodes 22 in a one-to-one correspondence. When the power supply 2 includes one third electrode 22 and one fifth electrode, the two first electrodes 181 are used to be electrically connected to the third electrode 22 and the fifth electrode, respectively.

[0066] There may be two second electrodes 182. When there are also two fourth electrodes 23, the two second electrodes are used to be electrically connected to the two fourth electrodes 23 in a one-to-one correspondence. When the power supply 2 includes one fourth electrode 23 and one fifth electrode, the two second electrodes 182 are used to be electrically connected to the fourth electrode 23 and the fifth electrode, respectively.

[0067] Of course, in other embodiments, the atomizer 1 may also include a common electrode (not shown), and the atomizing component 12 and the first battery cell 11 are both electrically connected to the common electrode. When the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, the third electrode 22 is electrically connected to the first electrode 181, the fourth electrode 23 is electrically connected to the second electrode 182, and the fifth electrode is electrically connected to the common electrode.

[0068] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the first battery cell 11 may include a disposable battery cell to reduce the production cost of the atomizer 1.

[0069] In some embodiments, the second battery cell 21 includes a rechargeable battery cell, and the power supply 2 also includes a charging interface. The second battery cell 21 can be charged by connecting a charger to the charging interface 25, thereby enabling the second battery cell 21 to be used multiple times and repeatedly, which helps to reduce the operating cost of the power supply 2.

[0070] In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating matrix includes nicotine. Nicotine may include nicotine or nicotine salts. Nicotine has a neurostimulatory effect and is used to provide the user with the pleasure of inhalation. The aerosol generated by the aerosol-generating matrix contains nicotine.

[0071] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating matrix includes flavorings used to stimulate the user's sense of smell to provide aroma or to stimulate the user's sense of taste to adjust flavor.

[0072] Flavoring agents may include cooling agents. Cooling agents make the aerosol refreshing and cool, which helps to enhance the throat-soothing effect. Cooling agents include, but are not limited to, at least one of: N,2,3-trimethyl-2-isopropylbutyramide (WS-23), menthol, peppermint oil, and N-ethyl-p-menthyl-3-carboxamide (WS-3).

[0073] Flavoring agents may include sweeteners. Sweeteners enhance the sweetness of the aerosol, improving its flavor. Sweeteners include, but are not limited to, N-[N-(3,3-dimethylbutyl)]-L-α-aspartic-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester (also known as neotame). Sweeteners may also include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: sucralose, steviol glycosides, neotame, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, glycyrrhizin, sodium saccharin, cyclamate, and monk fruit extract.

[0074] Flavoring agents may include tobacco extracts. The main components of tobacco extracts include tobacco cellulose, tobacco leaf protein, and other substances with tobacco aroma, but do not include nicotine or similar substances. Tobacco extracts can enhance the similarity between the smoke and traditional cigarette smoke, giving the aerosol a traditional cigarette flavor.

[0075] Flavoring agents may include flavorings. Flavorings can reduce the irritation caused by tobacco extracts. For example, flavorings may include at least one of 2-acetylpyrazine, ethyl maltol, and methyl dihydrojasmonate. Flavorings may also include throat-soothing ingredients. Throat-soothing ingredients include, but are not limited to, at least one of eugenol, clove leaf oil, clove bud oil, Peruvian balsam oil, fenugreek tincture, star anise oil, vanilla bean tincture, tea polyphenols, lemon oil, and propylene glycol.

[0076] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating matrix includes both nicotine and flavoring agents.

[0077] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating matrix includes a solid matrix that is solid at room temperature, including but not limited to tobacco, tobacco shreds, or solid particles.

[0078] Furthermore, the atomizing assembly 12 includes a heating element for heating the solid matrix. The heating element releases heat to cause the solid matrix to produce volatile substances, thereby generating an aerosol. The heating element for heating the solid matrix may include at least one of an external heating element, an internal heating element, and an air heating element. As used herein, an "external heating element" refers to a heating element that provides heat or radiates infrared radiation from the outside of the solid matrix to heat it. An "internal heating element" refers to a heating element that provides heat or radiates infrared radiation from the inside of the solid matrix to heat it. An "air heating element" refers to a heating element positioned upstream of the solid matrix along the airflow direction to heat air, which then flows into the solid matrix to heat it.

[0079] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating matrix includes a paste-like matrix that is in the form of a paste at room temperature.

[0080] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating matrix includes a liquid matrix that is liquid at room temperature. Further, the atomizing component 12 includes an atomizing core 121 for atomizing the liquid matrix, thereby generating an aerosol.

[0081] As an example, the atomizing core 121 includes a liquid-absorbing element and a heating element, with the heating element disposed on the liquid-absorbing element. The liquid-absorbing element can be a porous body used to guide the aerosol-generating matrix into the atomization range of the heating element. The heating element generates an aerosol by releasing heat to cause the liquid matrix to produce an aerosol. The porous body can be a fiber, such as cotton fiber, polypropylene fiber, polyester fiber, or nylon fiber. The porous body can also be porous ceramic or porous metal; this application does not limit the structure and composition of the porous body.

[0082] Of course, the atomizing core 121 may also include an ultrasonic element capable of generating ultrasonic waves, which enables the atomizing core 121 to atomize the liquid matrix into an aerosol using ultrasonic waves. The atomizing core 121 may also include other elements capable of atomizing the aerosol-generating matrix into an aerosol.

[0083] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 3 The atomizing assembly 12 includes a cup 122, which has a storage cavity inside for storing the aerosol generation matrix. When the liquid matrix is ​​stored in the storage cavity, the atomizing core 121 is in fluid communication with the storage cavity so that the atomizing core 121 can atomize at least a portion of the liquid matrix stored in the storage cavity.

[0084] In some embodiments, the atomizing assembly 12 further includes a tube 123, which guides the aerosol generated by the atomizing aerosol generating matrix by the atomizing core 121 to the outlet 141 of the aerosol generating system 100, so that the aerosol flows out of the aerosol generating system 100 through the outlet 141. Further, see... Figure 4 At least a portion of the tube 123 is located in the storage cavity, the tube 123 is configured to extend longitudinally in the storage cavity, and the tube 123 is connected to the nozzle 14 of the aerosol generation system 100.

[0085] The mouthpiece 14 is provided with an air outlet 141. At least a portion of the mouthpiece 14 can be held in the mouth by a user, and when the user holds the mouthpiece 14, the air outlet 141 is oriented towards the user's oral cavity. The user inhales the aerosol generated by the atomizer 1 by sucking on the mouthpiece 14.

[0086] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the atomizing core 121 is held in the tube 123. Further, the tube 123 has a liquid guiding hole on its sidewall for guiding the aerosol generating matrix in the storage cavity into the atomizing core 121. Preferably, at least a portion of the liquid guiding hole is located in the storage cavity.

[0087] In other embodiments, not shown, the atomizing assembly further includes a compartment located upstream of the tube along the airflow direction, with the atomizing core disposed in the compartment. The compartment is connected to the storage chamber via a liquid channel, allowing the aerosol generation matrix in the storage chamber to be transferred to the atomizing core. The compartment is in fluid communication with the tube, so that the aerosol formed in the compartment can be discharged by the tube.

[0088] In some embodiments, the heating element includes a first heating element 124 and a second heating element 125. When the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125 are used to heat a solid substrate, the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125 can be arranged corresponding to different regions of the solid substrate. When the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125 are used to heat a liquid substrate, the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125 can be arranged on the same liquid-absorbing element, for example, they can be arranged sequentially on the same liquid-absorbing element along the direction of airflow.

[0089] Furthermore, the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125 are configured to operate independently, so that the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125 can heat the aerosol generation matrix individually or simultaneously.

[0090] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 3 The atomizing core 121 has at least two, and for ease of description, the two atomizing cores are defined as the first atomizing core and the second atomizing core.

[0091] Furthermore, the first atomizing core and the second atomizing core are configured to work independently, so that the first atomizing core and the second atomizing core can atomize the liquid matrix individually or simultaneously.

[0092] As shown in the figure, the first atomizing core and the second atomizing core can be set with the same tube, so that the atomizing aerosol generated by the atomizing aerosol of the first atomizing core and the aerosol generated by the atomizing aerosol of the second atomizing core can be guided to the mouthpiece through the same tube.

[0093] Preferably, the first atomizing core and the second atomizing core are arranged sequentially along the airflow direction, so that the first atomizing core and the second atomizing core are staggered in the airflow direction. The first atomizing core and the second atomizing core can be spaced apart in the airflow direction, or they can be abutting each other in the airflow direction.

[0094] When the atomizing core includes a heating element, the heating element in the first atomizing core is the first heating element 124, which is mainly used to heat and atomize the liquid matrix conducted by the liquid absorption element in the first atomizing core. The heating element in the second atomizing core is the second heating element 125, which is mainly used to heat and atomize the liquid matrix conducted by the liquid absorption element in the second atomizing core.

[0095] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 4 The fitting 123 has at least two parts. For ease of description, the two fittings 123 are defined as the first fitting and the second fitting. The first fitting and the second fitting are arranged independently, and both the first fitting and the second fitting are connected to the suction nozzle 14, so that the airflow can flow to the suction nozzle 14 through the first fitting and the second fitting respectively. Preferably, the first fitting and the second fitting are arranged in parallel.

[0096] Furthermore, the first atomizing core is configured corresponding to the first tubing, so that the aerosol generated by the atomizing aerosol matrix by the first atomizing core can be guided to the mouthpiece 14 through the first tubing. The second atomizing core is configured corresponding to the second tubing, so that the aerosol generated by the atomizing aerosol matrix by the second atomizing core can be guided to the mouthpiece 14 through the second tubing.

[0097] In some embodiments, when the atomizer 1 is disconnected from the power supply 2, the first battery cell 11 is configured to establish a conductive path only with one of the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125. Thus, when the first battery cell 11 provides power to the atomization assembly 12, only one of the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125 can release heat to cause the aerosol-generating matrix to produce an aerosol.

[0098] In some embodiments, when the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, the second battery cell 21 simultaneously establishes a conductive path between the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125. Thus, when the second battery cell 21 provides power to the atomization assembly 12, both the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125 can release heat to cause the aerosol generation matrix to produce aerosol.

[0099] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 12 When the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125 are connected in parallel to the second battery cell 21, so that when the second battery cell 21 provides power to the atomizing assembly 12, the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125 can have the same operating voltage.

[0100] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 11When the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125 are connected in series with the second battery cell 21, so that when the second battery cell 21 provides power to the atomizing assembly 12, the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125 can have the same operating current.

[0101] In other embodiments, when the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125 are independently connected to the second battery cell 21, thereby enabling independent control of the power supplied by the second battery cell 21 to the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125, so that the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125 can operate with different operating voltages or operating currents.

[0102] In some embodiments, the atomizing assembly 12 is configured such that the electrical power of the atomizer 1 when separated from the power supply 2 is less than the electrical power of the atomizer 1 when combined with the power supply 2. Further, the average electrical power of the atomizing assembly 12 when the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2 is less than the average electrical power of the atomizer 12 when combined with the power supply 2. For example, when the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2, the heating element in the atomizing assembly 12 operates with a first operating current; when the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, the heating element in the atomizing assembly operates with a second operating current, where the first operating current is less than the second current voltage. Or, for example, when the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2, only the first heating element 124 in the atomizing assembly 12 operates; when the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, both the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125 in the atomizing assembly 12 operate.

[0103] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 4 The atomizing assembly 12 also includes a liquid storage element 126, which has a large number of pores and is capable of adsorbing a large amount of liquid matrix. The liquid storage element is disposed in a storage cavity, and at least partially of the liquid matrix stored in the storage cavity is retained in the liquid storage element 126, thereby preventing leakage of the aerosol-generating matrix from the storage cavity. The liquid storage element 126 includes, but is not limited to, one of the following materials: cotton fiber, polypropylene fiber, polyester fiber, nylon fiber, porous ceramic material, polymer fiber, or various combinations of the above materials.

[0104] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 6 and Figure 7The atomizer 1 also includes a sensor 15, which is configured to sense changes in airflow inside the atomizer 1 when in operation, thereby controlling the first battery cell 11 and / or the second battery cell 21 to provide power to the atomizing assembly 12 based on corresponding conductive paths. When a user inhales the aerosol generation system 100, external airflow flows through the atomizing assembly 12 to the mouthpiece 14, and the aerosol generated by the atomizing assembly 12 also flows to the mouthpiece 14. This causes changes in airflow inside the atomizer 1 when the user inhales the aerosol generation system 100. The sensor 15, in operation, senses these airflow changes to identify whether the aerosol generation system 100 is being inhaled. When it identifies that the aerosol generation system 100 is being inhaled, it can control the first battery cell 11 and / or the second battery cell 21 to provide power to the atomizing assembly 12 based on corresponding conductive paths, so that the atomizing assembly 12 atomizes the aerosol generation matrix to produce aerosol. The airflow changes inside the atomizer 1 include changes in airflow velocity, air pressure, and / or airflow direction in the corresponding areas inside the atomizer 1.

[0105] Furthermore, when the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2, a conductive path is established between the sensor 15 and the first battery cell 11, so that the sensor 15 is in a working state based on the power provided by the first battery cell 11; when the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, a conductive path is established between the sensor 15 and the second battery cell 21, so that the sensor 15 is in a working state based on the power provided by the second battery cell 21. And when the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, the conductive path between the sensor 15 and the first battery cell 11 is broken to prevent the first battery cell 11 from continuing to provide power to the sensor 15.

[0106] In some embodiments, the atomizer 1 further includes a switching switch 16, which can switch between a first state and a second state. When the switching switch 16 is in the first state, there is a conductive path between the first battery cell 11 and the atomizing component 12. When the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, the switching switch 16 can be in the second state, and a conductive path is established between the second battery cell 21 and the atomizing component 12.

[0107] Furthermore, when the switch 16 is in the second state, the conductive path between the first battery cell 11 and the atomizing component 12 is broken, so that the first battery cell 11 and the second battery cell 21 cannot simultaneously provide power to the atomizing component 12.

[0108] Furthermore, when the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2, the switch 16 remains in the first state, and when the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, the switch 16 remains in the second state.

[0109] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figures 6-10The switching switch 16 includes a first conductive element 161 and a second conductive element 162. When the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 have a first connection relationship, the switching switch 16 is in a first state. When the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 have a second connection relationship, the switching switch 16 is in a second state.

[0110] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 4 The power supply 2 also includes a triggering mechanism 24, which is configured to drive at least a portion of the switching switch 16 to move or deform when the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, thereby changing the connection relationship between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 to a second connection relationship.

[0111] In some embodiments, the first connection relationship between the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 includes electrical connection between the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162, and the second connection relationship includes disconnection of the electrical connection between the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162. Further, one of the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 is electrically connected to the positive terminal of the first battery cell 11 and the positive connection portion of the atomizing assembly 12, and the other is electrically connected to the negative terminal of the first battery cell 11 and the negative connection portion of the atomizing assembly 12. Thus, when the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 are electrically connected, a conductive path is established between the atomizing assembly 12 and the first battery cell 11, allowing the first battery cell 11 to immediately or under the control of the sensor 15 to provide power to the atomizing assembly 12. When the electrical connection between the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 is disconnected, the conductive path between the atomizing assembly 12 and the first battery cell 11 is broken, and the first battery cell 11 is therefore unable to provide power to the atomizing assembly 12.

[0112] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 3 and Figure 7 The atomizer 1 also includes a first circuit board 17, which is electrically connected to the first battery cell 11 and can control the power output of the first battery cell 11. A first conductive element 161 and a second conductive element 162 are disposed on the first circuit board 17. When there is a first connection between the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162, the first circuit board 17 can control the first battery cell 11 to output power to the atomizing assembly 12.

[0113] The first electrode 181 can be disposed on the first circuit board 17 and can also be electrically connected to the atomizing assembly 12 through the first circuit board 17. Alternatively, the first electrode 181 can be held on other components and then electrically connected to the first circuit board 17 via a wire or conductive terminal, and then electrically connected to the atomizing assembly 12 through the first circuit board 17. In other embodiments, the first electrode 181 can be directly electrically connected to the atomizing assembly 12, or it can be electrically connected to the atomizing assembly 12 by bypassing the wiring in the first circuit board 17 via a wire or conductive terminal.

[0114] Since the first battery cell 11 includes a rechargeable battery cell, the second electrode 182 can be disposed on the first circuit board 17 and can also be electrically connected to the first battery cell 11 through the first circuit board 17. Alternatively, the second electrode 182 can be disposed on other components and then electrically connected to the first circuit board 17 via wires or conductive terminals, and then electrically connected to the first battery cell 11 through the first circuit board 17. The first circuit board 17 can be provided with a charging circuit, which is electrically connected to the second electrode 182 and the first battery cell 11 to perform charging management and / or charging protection for the first battery cell 11 during charging.

[0115] The sensor 15 can be fixed on and electrically connected to the first circuit board 17. It then receives power from the first battery cell 11 or the second battery cell 21 through the first circuit board 17 to enter the working state and controls the first battery cell 11 or the second battery cell 21 to provide electrical power to the atomizing assembly 12. Alternatively, the sensor 15 can be mounted on other components and electrically connected to the first circuit board 17 via wires or conductive terminals, receiving power from the first battery cell 11 or the second battery cell 21 through the first circuit board 17 to enter the working state and control the first battery cell 11 or the second battery cell 21 to provide electrical power to the atomizing assembly 12.

[0116] In some embodiments, one of the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 is electrically connected to the positive terminal of the first battery cell 11, and the other is electrically connected to the negative terminal of the first battery cell 11. The sensor 15 is electrically connected to the first electrode 181, and the sensor 15 is also electrically connected to one of the first conductive elements 161 and 162 and one of the positive and negative terminals of the first battery cell 11. Thus, when the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 are electrically connected, a conductive path is established between the sensor 15 and the first battery cell 11, and the sensor 15 can obtain the power provided by the first battery cell 11 and enter a working state based on this conductive path. When the electrical connection between the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 is broken, the conductive path between the sensor 15 and the first battery cell 11 is broken. When the third electrode 22 is electrically connected to the first electrode 181, a conductive path is established between the sensor 15 and the second battery cell 21, and the sensor 15 can obtain the power provided by the second battery cell 21 and enter a working state based on this conductive path.

[0117] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figures 6-8 The switch 16 further includes a connecting element 163, which is configured to move from a first position to a second position under the drive of the trigger mechanism 24. When in the first position, the connecting element 163 simultaneously connects to the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162, thereby placing the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 in a first connected state. When in the second position, the connecting element 163 simultaneously separates from the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162, thereby placing the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 in a second connected state. In other words, the first connection relationship between the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 includes an indirect physical connection between them achieved through the connecting element 163; the second connection relationship includes a disconnected state where the indirect physical connection between the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 achieved through the connecting element 163 is broken.

[0118] As an example, the connecting element 163 includes a conductive element. When the connecting element 163 simultaneously connects to the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182, the conductive element makes the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 electrically connected, thereby changing the resistance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182. It should be noted that if the indirect physical connection between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 through the connecting element 163 is broken, the resistance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 is infinitely large. Therefore, when the conductive element is electrically connected to the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182, the resistance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 can be reduced. If there is a connecting circuit between the spaced-apart first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182, when the conductive element is electrically connected to the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182, the conductive element can be connected in parallel with the connecting circuit, or the connecting circuit can be short-circuited, thereby changing the resistance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182.

[0119] The controller mounted on the first circuit board 17 can control the conductive path between the atomizing component 12 and the first battery cell 11 to be connected or disconnected, and control the conductive path between the atomizing component 12 and the second battery cell 21 to be connected or disconnected, based on the resistance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182.

[0120] As an example, the connecting element 163 includes conductive elements. One of the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 is electrically connected to the positive terminal of the first battery cell 11 and the positive connection portion of the atomizing assembly 12, and the other is electrically connected to the negative terminal of the first battery cell 11 and the negative connection portion of the atomizing assembly 12. When the connecting element 163 is simultaneously connected to the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182, the conductive elements enable a conductive connection between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182, thereby establishing a conductive path between the atomizing assembly 12 and the first battery cell 11. When the connecting element 163 is simultaneously disconnected from the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182, the conductive connection between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 is broken, thereby breaking the conductive path between the atomizing assembly 12 and the second battery cell 11.

[0121] As an example, the connecting element 163 includes a capacitor dielectric, and a first conductive element 181 and a second conductive element 182 form a capacitor. When the connecting element 163 is simultaneously connected to the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182, there is a first capacitance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182. When the connecting element 163 is simultaneously disconnected from the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182, there is a second capacitance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182, and the first capacitance value is different from the second capacitance value.

[0122] The controller mounted on the first circuit board 17 can control the conductive path between the atomizing component 12 and the first battery cell 11 to be connected or disconnected, and control the conductive path between the atomizing component 12 and the second battery cell 21 to be connected or disconnected, based on the capacitance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182.

[0123] As an example, during a preset time when the connecting element 163 is simultaneously disconnected from the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182, the inductance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 changes. During a preset time when the connecting element 163 is simultaneously connected to the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182, the inductance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 also changes.

[0124] The controller mounted on the first circuit board 17 can control the conductive path between the atomizing component 12 and the first battery cell 11 to be connected or disconnected, and control the conductive path between the atomizing component 12 and the second battery cell 21 to be connected or disconnected, based on the direction or trend of change in the inductance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182.

[0125] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figures 6-8 The switch 16 also includes a reset element 164, which is configured to provide force to drive the connecting element 163 to automatically reset to the first position when the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2. Thus, after the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2, a conductive path can be re-established between the atomizing assembly and the first battery cell 11, allowing the first battery cell 11 to again provide power to the atomizing assembly 12.

[0126] The reset element 164 may include an elastic element, such as a spring and / or a rubber product.

[0127] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figures 6-8The switch 16 also includes a drive element 165. A first end 1651 of the drive element 165 is connected to the connecting element 163, and a second end 1652 of the drive element 165 is positioned towards the trigger mechanism 24 to receive the drive from the trigger mechanism 24, thereby moving the connecting element 163 from a first position to a second position. That is, the trigger mechanism 24 needs to drive the connecting element 163 from the first position to the second position via the drive element 165, which helps to reduce the size of the trigger mechanism 24 and shorten the stroke of the trigger mechanism 24 during the movement of the connecting element 163 to the second position.

[0128] Preferably, the second end 1652 and the connecting element 163 are located on opposite sides of the first circuit board 17 to prevent the first circuit board 17 from blocking the connecting element 163 when the trigger mechanism 24 drives the connecting element 163 to move to the second position.

[0129] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 6 The reset element 164 is disposed between the second end 1652 and the first circuit board 17. In other embodiments, the connecting element 163 is disposed between the reset element 164 and the first circuit board 17, or the reset element 164 is disposed between the first circuit board 17 and the connecting element 163.

[0130] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The switch 16 further includes a connecting element 163' having a first portion 1631 and a second portion 1632. The first portion 1631 is connected to the first conductive element 161. The connecting element 163' is configured to transform from a first form to a second form under the drive of the trigger mechanism 24. When the connecting element 163' is in the first form, the second portion 1632 is connected to the second conductive element 162; when the connecting element 163' is in the second form, the second portion 1632 is disconnected from the second conductive element 162. In other words, the first connection relationship between the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 includes an indirect physical connection between the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 achieved by connecting the second conductive element 162 through the second portion 1632. The second connection relationship between the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 includes a state in which the indirect physical connection between the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 is disconnected by disconnecting the second portion 1632 from the second conductive element 162.

[0131] As an example, the connecting element 163' includes a conductive element that, when the second part 1632 connects to the second conductive element 163, makes the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 electrically connected, thereby changing the resistance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182.

[0132] The controller mounted on the first circuit board 17 can control the conductive path between the atomizing component 12 and the first battery cell 11 to be connected or disconnected, and control the conductive path between the atomizing component 12 and the second battery cell 21 to be connected or disconnected, based on the resistance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182.

[0133] As an example, the connecting element 163' further includes a conductive element, wherein one of the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 is electrically connected to the positive terminal of the first battery cell 11 and the positive connection portion of the atomizing assembly 12, and the other is electrically connected to the negative terminal of the first battery cell 11 and the negative connection portion of the atomizing assembly 12. When the second part 1632 is connected to the second conductive element 162, the conductive element enables the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 to be electrically connected, thereby establishing a conductive path between the atomizing assembly 12 and the first battery cell 11. When the second part 1632 is disconnected from the second conductive element 182, the conductive connection between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 is broken, thereby breaking the conductive path between the atomizing assembly 12 and the second battery cell 11.

[0134] As an example, when the second part 1632 is connected to the second conductive element 162, there is a first capacitance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182. When the second part 1632 is disconnected from the second conductive element 162, there is a second capacitance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182. The first capacitance value is different from the second capacitance value.

[0135] The controller mounted on the first circuit board 17 can control the conductive path between the atomizing component 12 and the first battery cell 11 to be connected or disconnected, and control the conductive path between the atomizing component 12 and the second battery cell 21 to be connected or disconnected, based on the capacitance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182.

[0136] As an example, during a preset time when the second part 1632 is disconnected from the second conductive element 162, the inductance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 changes. During a preset time when the second part 1632 is connected to the second conductive element 162, the inductance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 also changes.

[0137] The controller mounted on the first circuit board 17 can control the conductive path between the atomizing component 12 and the first battery cell 11 to be connected or disconnected, and control the conductive path between the atomizing component 12 and the second battery cell 21 to be connected or disconnected, based on the direction or trend of change in the inductance value between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182.

[0138] In some embodiments, the connecting element 163' further includes a spring arm 1633 connecting the first part 1631 and the second part 1632. The spring arm 1633 is configured to be abutted by the triggering mechanism 24 and deformed in the direction away from the triggering mechanism 24 when the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are combined, thereby driving the second part 1632 to disengage from the second conductive element 162. When the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are separated, the spring arm 1633 drives the second part 1632 to automatically reconnect with the second conductive element 162.

[0139] In some embodiments, when the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are combined, the triggering mechanism 24 physically contacts the switching switch 16 to change the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 from a first connection state to a second connection state. Alternatively, when the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are combined, the triggering mechanism 24 uses an invisible field to drive the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 from the first connection state to the second connection state. For example, the triggering mechanism 24 is configured to magnetically repel or attract the connecting element 163 or the second portion 1632, thereby causing the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 to change from the first connection state to the second connection state through a magnetic field when the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are combined.

[0140] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 3 The atomizer 1 also includes a first bracket 19 having a bottom 191 and a first circuit board 17 held inside the bottom 191. The bottom 191 of the first bracket 19 has an insertion hole 1911 into which a trigger mechanism can be inserted and an air inlet 1912 that allows external airflow to flow to the atomizing assembly. A first conductive element 181 and a second conductive element 182 are disposed on the surface of the first circuit board 17 opposite to the bottom 191 of the first bracket 19, and the first circuit board 17 has a through hole 171 corresponding to the insertion hole 1911.

[0141] As an example, a portion of the switch 16 extends into the through-hole 171 so as to be abutted by the triggering mechanism 24 when the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2. And / or, when the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, a portion of the triggering mechanism 24 passes through the insertion hole 1911 and is located in the through-hole 171, thereby abutting a portion of the switch 16.

[0142] For example, you can refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 At least a portion of the spring arm 1633 may be located in the through hole 171. When the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are combined, the trigger mechanism 24 passes through the insertion hole 1911 and extends into the through hole 171, thereby abutting the spring arm 1633 and driving the spring arm 1633 to move away from the trigger mechanism 24, thereby causing the second part 1632 to disengage from the second conductive element 162.

[0143] For example, you can refer to Figures 6-8 The first end 1651 of the driving member 165 passes through the through hole 171 and is connected to the connecting element 163. When the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are combined, at least a portion of the trigger mechanism 24 is located in the insertion hole 1911. Of course, the end of the trigger mechanism 24 can also pass through the insertion hole 1911. Thus, the end of the trigger mechanism 24 can abut against the second end 1652 of the driving member 165 in the insertion hole 1911 or after passing through the insertion hole 1911, causing the driving member 165 to drive the connecting element 163 to move to at least a second position.

[0144] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 6 and Figure 9 The connecting elements 163 / 163' are hidden inside the atomizer 1. The connecting elements 163 / 163' are configured to move or deform only when driven by a tool or the power supply 2. This allows the connecting elements 163 / 163' to switch between a state where they are physically connected to both the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182, and a state where they are separated from at least one of the first and second conductive elements 181 and 182. This ensures that the user cannot drive the connecting elements 163 / 163' to move or deform without a tool or when the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2. Therefore, when the atomizer 1 is used independently of the power supply 2, it prevents the connecting elements 163 / 163' from being accidentally driven, which could break the conductive path between the atomizing assembly 12 and the first battery cell 11.

[0145] In such Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the end of the drive member 165 is located in the insertion hole 1911. Thus, the drive member 165 does not protrude outwards from the insertion hole 1911. Due to the size of the insertion hole 1911, the user cannot drive the drive member 165 to move or drive the connecting element 163 to move or deform without the aid of a tool or when the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2.

[0146] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 3 The atomizer 1 also includes a first housing 20a, a support 20b, and a seal 20c. The support 20b and the first housing 20a have a storage cavity for storing the aerosol generation matrix. The seal 20c and the support 20b have a first chamber for holding the first battery cell 11. The bottom 191 of the first bracket 19 and the seal 20c have a second chamber for holding the switch 16 and the first circuit board 17. The first circuit board 17 and / or the seal 20c have vents that allow airflow from the air inlet to the atomizing assembly 12.

[0147] More specifically, the vent includes a first vent 172 on the first circuit board 12 and a second vent (not shown) on the seal 20c. External airflow can flow sequentially through the air inlet 1912 at the bottom 191 of the first bracket 19, the first vent 172 on the first circuit board 17, and the second vent on the seal 20c into the atomizing assembly 12, and finally out of the aerosol generation system 100 through the air outlet 141.

[0148] The seal 20c may include a rubber product that provides elastic support for the first cell 11.

[0149] The seal 20c may be provided with a groove 20c1 corresponding to the connecting element 163 / 163′ to provide clearance space when the connecting element 163 is in the second position or when the connecting element 163′ is driven to deform.

[0150] The first support 19 may further include an annular sidewall 192, which, together with the bottom 191, defines the boundary of the second chamber. In other words, at least a portion of the first battery cell 11 and at least a portion of the first circuit board 17 can be accommodated in the first support 19 and surrounded by the annular sidewall 192. The annular sidewall 192 can support the support 20b so that the support 20b can be held inside the first housing 20a. Of course, a portion of the support 20b can also be accommodated in the first support 19 and thus surrounded by the annular sidewall 192.

[0151] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 9 The first circuit board 17 can be spaced apart from the bottom 191 of the first bracket 19. A rib (not shown) can be provided on the bottom 191 of the first bracket 19 to support the first circuit board 17.

[0152] The cup 122 of the atomizing component 12 can be located within the first housing 20a. It should be noted that the cup 122 of the atomizing component 12 is optional rather than mandatory. In some embodiments, the boundary of the storage cavity can be defined by the inner wall of the first housing 20a, rather than by the cup 122.

[0153] Preferably, the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 are arranged at intervals on the first circuit board 17.

[0154] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 4The power supply 2 includes a second housing 27 and a second bracket 26 housed within the second housing 27. The second bracket 26 has a mounting cavity 261 in which at least a portion of the second battery cell 21 is disposed. A third electrode 22 and / or a fourth electrode 24 can be fixed to the top of the second bracket 26. When the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are combined, the second bracket 26 can support the bottom of the first bracket 19.

[0155] In some embodiments, the power supply 2 further includes a second circuit board 28 disposed in the second housing 27. The second circuit board 28 can be electrically connected to the second battery cell 21 and the third electrode 22 and / or the fourth electrode 23 to control the power output of the second battery cell 21. The second circuit board 28 can be electrically connected to the charging interface 25 and the second battery cell 21. A charging circuit can be disposed on the second circuit board 28 to perform charging management and / or charging protection for the second battery cell 21.

[0156] When the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, a portion of the first housing 20a is housed in the second housing 27.

[0157] The atomizer 1 may further include a first magnetic element 20d, which may be disposed on the bottom 191 of the first support 19. The power supply 2 may further include a second magnetic element 29, which may be disposed on the top of the second support 26. When the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are combined, the first magnetic element 20d and the second magnetic element 29 are magnetically attracted to each other, thereby enabling a stable conductive path and / or charging path to be established between the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2.

[0158] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 The bottom 191 of the first bracket 19 is also provided with a plurality of through holes 1913, and at least some of the through holes 1913 are respectively provided for the first electrode 181 and / or the second electrode 182.

[0159] Furthermore, the first electrode 181 and / or the second electrode 182 are disposed inside the bottom 191 of the first support 19, thus not passing through the through hole 1913, or the ends of the first electrode 181 and / or the second electrode 182 are located in the corresponding 1913, but do not protrude from the through hole 1913. Therefore, when the atomizer 1 and the power supply 2 are combined, the third electrode 22 and / or the fourth electrode 23 of the power supply 2 need to be inserted into or pass through the corresponding through hole 1913 to abut against the first electrode 181 and / or the second electrode 182.

[0160] Of course, in other embodiments, while the ends of the first electrode 181 and / or the second electrode 182 are located in the corresponding through hole 1913, the ends of the first electrode 181 and / or the second electrode 182 may be flush with the outer surface of the bottom 191 of the first support 19.

[0161] In some embodiments, a sealing cavity is formed on the sealing member 20c, the sensing surface of the sensor 15 is in the sealing cavity, and a guide hole is also formed on the sealing member 20c, the guide hole connecting the sealing cavity and the atomizing component 12.

[0162] In some embodiments, the atomizing assembly 12 includes a first heating element 124, a second heating element 125, and a switch 16. When the atomizer 1 is separated from the power supply 2, there is a conductive path between the first battery cell 11 and the first heating element 124. The first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 in the switch 16 have a first connection relationship, which disconnects the conductive path between the first battery cell 11 and the second heating element 125. Thus, the first battery cell 11 can provide power to the first heating element 124 to make the first heating element 124 heat up under the control of the sensor 15, but cannot provide power to the second heating element 125. When the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, the triggering mechanism 24 drives at least a part of the switching switch 16 to move or deform, so that the connection relationship between the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 is changed to the second connection relationship. The second battery cell 21 then establishes a conductive path with the first conductive element 181 and the second conductive element 182 at the same time. Thus, under the control of the sensor 15, the second battery cell 21 can simultaneously provide power to the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125, so that the first heating element 124 and the second heating element 125 heat up at the same time.

[0163] Please refer to Figures 3-10 An embodiment of this application provides an atomizer 1 that can be used in conjunction with a power supply 2. The atomizer 1 includes a first battery cell 11, a switching switch 16, and an atomizing component 12 for atomizing an aerosol generating matrix to generate an aerosol.

[0164] The switching switch 16 includes connecting elements 163 / 163', a first conductive element 161, and a second conductive element 162 spaced apart from the first conductive element 161. The connecting elements 163 / 163' are disposed between the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162. The connecting elements 163 / 163' are configured to be driven by the power supply 2 when the atomizer 1 is combined with the power supply 2, thereby generating movement or at least partial deformation, and thus changing the conduction state between the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 to the disconnected state.

[0165] Specifically, when the connecting element 163 / 163' keeps the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 in a conductive state, a conductive path is established between the first battery cell 11 and the atomizing component 12, so that the first battery cell 11 can provide power to the atomizing component 12. When the connecting element 163 / 163' is separated from at least one of the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162, the conductive path between the first battery cell 11 and the atomizing component 12 is broken.

[0166] The connecting element 163 / 163′ can be hidden inside the atomizer 1, so the connecting element 163 / 163′ must be driven to move or deform by a tool or power supply 2, so as to change the conductive state between the first conductive element 161 and the second conductive element 162 to the disconnected state.

[0167] It should be noted that the preferred embodiments of this application are given in the specification and accompanying drawings, but are not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An aerosol-generating system comprising, The aerosol-generating device comprises: an atomizer comprising a first electric core, a switching switch and an atomization assembly for atomizing an aerosol-generating substrate to generate an aerosol, the switching switch comprising a first conductive element, a second conductive element and a connecting element located between the first conductive element and the second conductive element; and a power supply capable of being combined with or separated from the atomizer, the power supply comprising a second electric core and a triggering mechanism; wherein when the atomizer is separated from the power supply, the first conductive element and the second conductive element are kept in conduction through the connecting element, thereby establishing a conductive path between the first electric core and the atomization assembly, so that the first electric core can provide power for the atomization assembly; when the atomizer is combined with the power supply, the triggering mechanism drives the connecting element to move or at least partially deform, thereby breaking the conduction between the first conductive element and the second conductive element. The atomization assembly comprises a first heating element and a second heating element for generating an aerosol by releasing heat from the aerosol-generating substrate; 2. An aerosol-generating system according to claim 1, wherein, The first electric core is configured to establish a conductive path with the first heating element or the second heating element when the first conductive element and the second conductive element have a first connection relationship. The second electric core is configured to simultaneously establish a conductive path with the first heating element and the second heating element when the atomizer is combined with the power supply; or 3. An aerosol-generating system according to claim 2, wherein, When the atomizer is combined with the power supply, the first heating element and the second heating element are connected in parallel with the second electric core; or When the atomizer is combined with the power supply, the first heating element and the second heating element are connected in series with the second electric core. The atomization assembly is configured to have a lower electric power when the atomizer is separated from the power supply than when the atomizer is combined with the power supply.

4. An aerosol-generating system according to claim 1, wherein, The atomizer further comprises a sensor configured to sense airflow changes inside the atomizer when in an operating state, thereby controlling the first electric core and / or the second electric core to provide power for the atomization assembly based on the corresponding conductive path.

5. An aerosol-generating system according to claim 1, wherein, The sensor is configured to establish a conductive path with the first electric core when the first conductive element and the second conductive element have the first connection relationship, to establish a conductive path with the second electric core when the atomizer is combined with the power supply, and to break the conductive path between the sensor and the first electric core.

6. An aerosol-generating system according to claim 5, wherein, The atomizer further comprises a first circuit board, the first conductive element and the second conductive element are spaced apart on the first circuit board; the connecting element is configured to be driven by the triggering mechanism to move from a first position to a second position, and when located at the first position, the connecting element simultaneously connects the first conductive element and the second conductive element, and when located at the second position, the connecting element simultaneously separates from the first conductive element and the second conductive element.

7. An aerosol-generating system according to claim 1, wherein, ​ 8. An aerosol-generating system according to claim 7, wherein, The switch further comprises a reset member configured to provide a force to drive the connecting element to automatically reset to the first position when the atomizer is separated from the power supplier.

9. An aerosol-generating system according to claim 7, wherein, The switch further comprises a driving member, a first end of the driving member being connected to the connecting element, a second end of the driving member being arranged towards the trigger mechanism to receive a driving force from the trigger mechanism to drive the connecting element to move from the first position to the second position, the second end being located on an opposite side of the first circuit board relative to the connecting element.

10. An aerosol-generating system according to claim 1, wherein, The atomizer further comprises a first circuit board, the first conductive element and the second conductive element being arranged on the first circuit board in a spaced manner; the connecting element comprises a first part and a second part, the first part being connected to the first conductive element, the connecting element being configured to be deformed from a first shape to a second shape under the driving of the trigger mechanism, and the second part being connected to the second conductive element when the connecting element is in the first shape and being disconnected from the second conductive element when the connecting element is in the second shape.

11. An aerosol-generating system according to claim 10, wherein, The connecting element further comprises a resilient arm connecting the first part and the second part, the resilient arm being configured to be abutted by the trigger mechanism and deformed towards a direction away from the trigger mechanism when the atomizer is combined with the power supplier, so as to drive the second part to be disconnected from the second conductive element, and the resilient arm being configured to automatically restore the connection between the second part and the second conductive element when the atomizer is separated from the power supplier.

12. An aerosol-generating system according to claim 1, characterised in that, When the atomizer is combined with the power supplier, a charging path is established between the power supplier and the first battery cell, so that the second battery cell can charge the first battery cell.

13. An aerosol-generating system according to claim 12, wherein, The atomizer further comprises a first electrode electrically connected to the atomization assembly and a second electrode electrically connected to the first battery cell. The power supplier comprises a third electrode and a fourth electrode, the second battery cell being configured to output electric power to the outside through the third electrode and the fourth electrode. The power supplier is further configured to electrically connect the first electrode to the third electrode and electrically connect the second electrode to the fourth electrode when the atomizer is combined with the power supplier.

14. An aerosol-generating system according to claim 1, characterised in that, One of the first conductive element and the second conductive element is electrically connected to a positive electrode of the first battery cell and a positive connection part of the atomization assembly, and the other is electrically connected to a negative electrode of the first battery cell and a negative connection part of the atomization assembly, an electrically conductive path between the atomization assembly and the first battery cell being established when the first conductive element and the second conductive element are electrically connected, and being disconnected when the electrical connection between the first conductive element and the second conductive element is disconnected.

15. An aerosol-generating system according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein, The atomizer further comprises a first bracket having a bottom and a first circuit board held inside the bottom, the bottom having an insertion hole into which the trigger mechanism can be inserted and an air inlet hole allowing external airflow to flow to the atomization assembly, the first conductive element and the second conductive element being arranged on a surface of the first circuit board facing away from the bottom, and the first circuit board having a through hole corresponding to the insertion hole. The switching switch partially extends into the through hole to be abutted by the trigger mechanism when the atomizer is combined with the power supplier; or The trigger mechanism partially passes through the insertion hole and is located in the through hole to abut the part of the switching switch when the atomizer is combined with the power supplier.

16. An aerosol-generating system according to claim 15, wherein, The atomizer further comprises a first housing, a support and a sealing member, the support and the first housing have a storage cavity for storing the aerosol generating substrate, the sealing member and the support have a first cavity for holding the first battery, the bottom and the sealing member have a second cavity for holding the switching switch and the first circuit board, and the first circuit board and / or the sealing member have a ventilation hole allowing airflow from the air inlet hole to the atomization assembly.

17. An atomizer for use in combination with a power supply, characterized in that, The atomizer comprises a first battery, a switching switch and an atomization assembly for atomizing an aerosol generating substrate to generate an aerosol; The switching switch comprises a first conductive element, a second conductive element spaced apart from the first conductive element, and a connecting element located between the first conductive element and the second conductive element, the connecting element is configured to be driven by the power supplier to generate movement or at least partial deformation when the atomizer is combined with the power supplier, thereby transforming the conductive state between the first conductive element and the second conductive element from a conductive state to a disconnected state; Wherein, when the connecting element maintains the conductive state between the first conductive element and the second conductive element, an electric conduction path is established between the first battery and the atomization assembly, so that the first battery can provide power for the atomization assembly, and when the connecting element is separated from at least one of the first conductive element and the second conductive element, the electric conduction path between the first battery and the atomization assembly is disconnected.

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