Liquid storage container and atomizing device

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of electronic atomization, in particular to a liquid storage container and an atomization device. The liquid storage container comprises a container main body, a piston, a liquid guide structure and a driving module. The container main body has a container inner cavity and a container port. The piston is movably arranged in the container inner cavity and is sealingly connected with the cavity wall of the container inner cavity to divide a liquid storage space in the container inner cavity, and the liquid storage space is communicated with the container port. The liquid guide structure is communicated with the liquid storage space and the container port. The driving module comprises an elastic member arranged in the container inner cavity and used for providing elastic force for driving the piston to move in the direction of compressing the liquid storage space, a locking unit configured to lock the piston at an initial position in an initial state, and an operating member at least partially exposed to the container main body and linked with the locking unit and used for responding to a trigger action to release the locking of the piston by the locking unit, so that the piston is driven by the elastic member to move to compress the liquid storage space, and the atomization liquid is pressed out from the container port through the liquid guide structure, which helps to improve the atomization liquid supply speed at the initial use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic atomization technology, specifically to a liquid storage container and an atomizing device. Background Technology

[0002] The atomizer of the atomizing device is equipped with a liquid storage component and an atomizing core. The liquid storage component is used to buffer the atomizing liquid and supply the atomizing liquid to the atomizing core so that the atomizing core can heat it to generate an aerosol.

[0003] Some atomizing devices are equipped with a reservoir for storing e-liquid. Before initial use, the reservoir needs to be connected to the atomizer so that the e-liquid stored in the container is directed to the reservoir element, thus fully wetting the atomizer coil and preventing it from burning during use. Due to limitations in the e-liquid supply speed, atomizing devices typically require a relatively long time to complete the coil wetting process, affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a new liquid storage container and atomizing device to improve the supply speed of atomizing liquid during initial use.

[0005] One embodiment provides a liquid storage container, comprising:

[0006] The container body has a container cavity and a container opening communicating with the container cavity;

[0007] A piston is movably disposed in the inner cavity of the container and is sealed to the cavity wall of the container to separate a liquid storage space for storing atomized liquid in the inner cavity of the container, the liquid storage space being in communication with the container opening;

[0008] A liquid guiding structure connects the liquid storage space and the container opening to allow the atomized liquid in the liquid storage space to be discharged.

[0009] And the driver module, including:

[0010] An elastic element, disposed in the inner cavity of the container, is used to provide an elastic force to drive the piston to move in the direction of compressing the liquid storage space;

[0011] A locking unit is configured to lock the piston in an initial position in an initial state.

[0012] An operating component, at least partially exposed outside the container body and linked to the locking unit, is used to respond to a trigger action to release the locking unit from locking the piston, causing the piston to move under the elastic force of the elastic element to compress the liquid storage space, thereby forcing the atomized liquid out of the container opening through the liquid guiding structure.

[0013] In one embodiment, the piston includes a plug body and a protrusion, the plug body slidingly engaging with the wall of the container cavity, and the protrusion including a support structure and a limiting structure, the limiting structure being connected to the plug body via the support structure.

[0014] When the piston is in its initial position, the locking unit at least partially abuts against the limiting structure.

[0015] In one embodiment, the locking unit includes:

[0016] A linkage component, connected to the operating component, is used to move with the operating component;

[0017] And a lever mechanism, including a first lever and a second lever, the middle portions of the first lever and the second lever are respectively hinged in the inner cavity of the container, the first end of the first lever abuts against the linkage, the first end of the second lever abuts against the limiting structure, and the second ends of the first lever and the second lever abut against each other;

[0018] When the operating component is triggered, it drives the linkage component to move, thereby driving the second lever to rotate through the first lever, causing the first end of the second lever to disengage from the limiting structure, thus releasing the lock on the piston.

[0019] In one embodiment, the plug body has protrusions on both opposite sides along the radial direction, and two sets of lever mechanisms are provided corresponding to the protrusions. The two sets of lever mechanisms are arranged in a mirror-symmetrical manner to simultaneously release the locking of the protrusions on both sides.

[0020] In one embodiment, the operating element includes a toggle switch slidably disposed on the side wall of the container body, the sliding direction of the toggle switch being parallel to the moving direction of the piston;

[0021] The locking unit is fixedly connected to the toggle switch and extends into the inner cavity of the container.

[0022] In one embodiment, the piston also creates an installation space within the container cavity to accommodate the elastic element and the locking unit.

[0023] In one embodiment, the installation space is located on the side of the liquid storage space near the container opening; or,

[0024] The installation space is located on the side of the liquid storage space away from the container opening.

[0025] In one embodiment, a stop structure is provided in the inner cavity of the container to limit the movement position of the piston, thereby limiting the compression range of the liquid storage space.

[0026] In one embodiment, the stop structure includes a stop protrusion disposed on the cavity wall of the container cavity. The stop protrusion is located in the liquid storage space. When the piston is locked in the initial position, the stop protrusion and the piston are spaced apart along the movement direction of the piston so as to abut against the piston after the piston is unlocked.

[0027] And / or, the liquid guiding structure includes a tubular portion arranged parallel to the movement direction of the piston, one end of the tubular portion along the axial direction is disposed at the container opening, and the other end passes through the piston and is located in the liquid storage space; the stop structure includes a stop flange disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the end of the tubular portion located in the liquid storage space, when the piston is locked in the initial position, the stop flange is spaced apart from the piston along the movement direction of the piston, so as to abut against the piston after the piston is unlocked.

[0028] One embodiment provides an atomizing device, comprising:

[0029] Liquid storage container as described in any of the above embodiments;

[0030] An atomizer includes an atomizing core and has a connection port that communicates with the liquid in the atomizing core. The connection port is connected to the container opening of the liquid storage container so that the atomizing liquid stored in the liquid storage container can be delivered to the atomizing core.

[0031] The liquid storage container according to the above embodiment has a piston installed inside the container cavity to divide the liquid storage space. A liquid guiding structure connects the liquid storage space and the container opening. This allows for initial use by adjusting the piston position via the drive module, compressing the liquid storage space and discharging the stored atomizing liquid. This helps improve the atomizing liquid supply speed during initial use, enabling rapid coil lubrication. Furthermore, the elastic element, locking unit, and operating element in the drive module work together to lock the piston position before use and, after unlocking, use the elastic force of the elastic element to compress the liquid storage space, facilitating user operation. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a liquid storage container according to one embodiment;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a liquid storage container in its initial state according to one embodiment;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a liquid storage container after the piston has been unlocked, according to one embodiment.

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drive module portion in a liquid storage container according to one embodiment;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an atomizing device according to one embodiment;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an atomizing device according to one embodiment.

[0038] In the diagram, 100 represents a liquid storage container;

[0039] 110. Container body; 111. Container inner cavity; 1111. Liquid storage space; 1112. Installation space; 112. Container opening; 113. Cylinder; 114. Cap; 115. Sealing element; 116. Stop protrusion;

[0040] 120. Piston; 121. Plug body; 122. Protrusion; 1221. Support structure; 1222. Limiting structure;

[0041] 130. Liquid guiding structure; 131. Tubular part; 1311. Stopping flange; 1312. Liquid outlet flange; 132. Plate-like part; 1321. Protruding column;

[0042] 140. Drive module; 141. Elastic element; 142. Linkage element; 143. Lever mechanism; 1431. First lever; 1432. Second lever; 144. Operating element; 145. Locking unit;

[0043] 150. End cap; 151. Cap body; 1511. Incision; 1512. Elastic flap; 152. Sheath body;

[0044] 160. Stop structure;

[0045] 200. Nebulizer; 210. Nebulizer coil; 220. Connecting interface; 230. Nebulizing chamber; 231. Nebulizing tube; 232. Infusion tube; 233. Liquid reservoir;

[0046] 300. Device casing; 310. Curved surface;

[0047] 400. Power supply module. Detailed Implementation

[0048] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Similar elements in different embodiments are referred to by related similar element reference numerals. In the following embodiments, many details are described to facilitate a better understanding of the present application. However, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that some features may be omitted in different situations, or may be replaced by other elements, materials, or methods. In some cases, certain operations related to the present application are not shown or described in the specification. This is to avoid obscuring the core parts of the present application with excessive description. For those skilled in the art, detailed description of these related operations is not necessary; they can fully understand the related operations based on the description in the specification and general technical knowledge in the art.

[0049] Furthermore, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification can be combined in any suitable manner to form various embodiments. At the same time, the steps or actions in the method description can be rearranged or adjusted in a manner obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various orders in the specification and drawings are only for the clear description of a particular embodiment and do not imply a necessary order, unless otherwise stated that a particular order must be followed.

[0050] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. The terms "connection" and "linkage" used in this application, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (linkages).

[0051] In this embodiment, by providing a piston 120 in the inner cavity 111 of the container, and providing an elastic element 141, a locking unit 145, and an operating element 144, the locking unit 145 locks the piston 120 in the initial position in the initial state. When the operating element 144 is triggered, the locking unit 145 unlocks, and the piston 120 compresses the liquid storage space 1111 of the atomizing liquid under the elastic force of the elastic element 141, thereby expelling the atomizing liquid through the liquid guiding structure 130. This helps to improve the supply speed of the atomizing liquid during initial use, so as to quickly wet the atomizing core 210 through a large instantaneous flow of liquid.

[0052] An embodiment of the liquid storage container 100 in this application:

[0053] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The liquid storage container 100 includes a container body 110, a piston 120, a liquid guiding structure 130, and a drive module 140.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The container body 110 can be understood as the main component used to form the outer contour of the liquid storage container 100. The container body 110 has a container cavity 111 and a container opening 112 communicating with the container cavity 111. The container opening 112 is used to discharge the atomized liquid stored in the container cavity 111.

[0055] For example, please refer to Figure 2 The container body 110 may include a cylindrical body 113 and a cap 114. The cap 114 is fitted to the open end of the cylindrical body 113 to enclose the container cavity 111. The container opening 112 is tubularly disposed on the cap 114 and may be axially disposed along the container cavity 111. The container body 110 may also include a sealing element 115, which may be fitted to one side of the cap 114 located in the container cavity 111 to seal the gap between the cylindrical body 113 and the cap 114, reducing the risk of leakage.

[0056] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The piston 120 is movably disposed within the inner cavity 111 of the container and is sealed to the cavity wall of the inner cavity 111 to create a storage space 1111 for storing the atomizing liquid within the inner cavity 111. In different embodiments, the piston 120 can move along... Figure 2 The vertical, horizontal, or other directional settings of the shown viewpoint should be sufficient to separate the liquid storage space 1111.

[0057] In some embodiments, the piston 120 may also partition an installation space 1112 on the side opposite to the liquid storage space 1111, the installation space 1112 being used to install at least a portion of the drive module 140. It is understood that the installation space 1112 may be located on the side of the liquid storage space 1111 closer to the container opening 112, or on the side of the liquid storage space 1111 away from the container opening 112.

[0058] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The liquid guiding structure 130 is used to connect the liquid storage space 1111 and the container opening 112 to allow the atomized liquid in the liquid storage space 1111 to be discharged. The liquid guiding structure 130 can be a structural component with a liquid guiding channel, or it can be a liquid guiding groove, liquid guiding hole, etc. formed on the cavity wall of the container cavity 111, as long as it meets the design and usage requirements.

[0059] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3The liquid guiding structure 130 includes a tubular portion 131 arranged parallel to the moving direction of the piston 120. One end of the tubular portion 131 is located at the container opening 112 along the axial direction, and the other end passes through the piston 120 and is located in the liquid storage space 1111. The tubular portion 131 can be a rigid tube or a flexible tube; it can be a straight tube or a curved tube; the end of the tubular portion 131 away from the container opening 112 can also be connected to the piston 120, so that it can communicate with the liquid storage space 1111 through a through hole provided on the piston 120 without penetrating into the liquid storage space 1111.

[0060] For example, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The tubular portion 131 is a rigid straight tube, which is arranged axially in the inner cavity 111 of the container along the container opening 112. One end of the tubular portion 131 extends into the container opening 112 and expands outward to form a liquid outlet flange 1312. The peripheral wall of the liquid outlet flange 1312 can abut against the inner wall of the container opening 112 to restrict the discharge of atomized liquid from flowing into the gap between the tubular portion 131 and the container opening 112. The other end of the tubular portion 131 is located at the end of the piston 120 extending into the inner cavity 111 of the container away from the container opening 112, which helps to ensure that the liquid storage space 1111 remains in the liquid storage space 1111 after being compressed.

[0061] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The liquid guiding structure 130 may further include a plate-shaped portion 132, which is disposed around the tubular portion 131. The plate-shaped portion 132 may be integrally formed with the tubular portion 131 or assembled separately. The peripheral wall of the plate-shaped portion 132 engages with the cavity wall of the container inner cavity 111 to fix the position of the liquid guiding structure 130. Furthermore, a sealing ring may be provided on the peripheral wall of the plate-shaped portion 132. This sealing ring may be a sealing ring for an accessory or an elastic ring integrally formed with the plate-shaped portion 132 to seal the gap between the peripheral wall of the plate-shaped portion 132 and the cavity wall of the container inner cavity 111, thereby reducing the risk of atomized liquid leakage.

[0062] Additionally, it can be understood that if the separated liquid storage space 1111 is located on the side of the container cavity 111 near the container opening 112, allowing direct communication between the liquid storage space 1111 and the container opening 112, the liquid guiding structure 130 can be omitted. Figure 2 Taking the perspective shown as an example, if the piston 120 divides the side of the container cavity 111 near the container opening 112 into a liquid storage space 1111, so that the liquid storage space 1111 and the container opening 112 are always connected, then there is no need to set up a liquid guiding structure 130; when the piston 120 moves upward to compress the liquid storage space 1111, the stored atomized liquid can be directly squeezed out through the container opening 112.

[0063] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The drive module 140 is used to drive the piston 120 to move according to user needs, so as to compress the liquid storage space 1111, thereby expelling the atomized liquid in the liquid storage space 1111. The drive module 140 can be set in the installation space 1112 or in the liquid storage space 1111, as long as it meets the design and usage requirements.

[0064] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 2-4 The drive module 140 includes an elastic element 141, a locking unit 145, and an operating element 144.

[0065] The elastic element 141 is disposed in the inner cavity 111 of the container and is used to provide a spring force for driving the piston 120 to move in the direction of compressing the liquid storage space 1111. For example, please refer to Figure 2 The elastic element 141 can be a compression spring in a pre-compressed state, disposed in the mounting space 1112 in a direction parallel to the axial direction of the container opening 112. One end of the elastic element 141 is fixed in the inner cavity 111 of the container, such as abutting against the plate-like portion 132; the other end can abut against the piston 120 to provide a spring force to the piston 120 in a direction away from the container opening 112. In other examples, the elastic element 141 can also be configured as a tension spring or other elastic element as needed, as long as it meets the design and usage requirements.

[0066] Locking unit 145 is configured to lock piston 120 in an initial position in the initial state. Locking unit 145 may be located in installation space 1112. At least a portion of operating member 144 is exposed outside container body 110 and is linked with locking unit 145 to respond to a trigger action to release locking unit 145 from locking piston 120, so that piston 120 moves under the elastic force of elastic member 141 to compress liquid storage space 1111, thereby forcing atomized liquid out of container port 112 through liquid guiding structure 130.

[0067] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 2-4 The piston 120 includes a plug body 121 and a protrusion 122. The plug body 121 slides with the cavity wall of the container cavity 111. A sealing structure, such as a sealing ring, can be provided on the peripheral wall of the plug body 121 to reduce the risk of leakage between the plug body 121 and the cavity wall of the container cavity 111.

[0068] The protrusion 122 includes a support structure 1221 and a limiting structure 1222. The limiting structure 1222 is connected to the plug body 121 through the support structure 1221. When the piston 120 is in the initial position, the locking unit 145 at least partially abuts against the limiting structure 1222, thereby locking the position of the piston 120.

[0069] For example, the support structure 1221 may be arranged in a rod shape that is generally perpendicular to the plug portion 121, and the limiting structure 1222 may be arranged in a plate shape that is generally parallel to the plug portion 121. One end of the support structure 1221 is fixedly connected to the plug portion 121, and the other end is fixedly connected to the limiting structure 1222.

[0070] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 2-4 The locking unit 145 includes a linkage 142 and a lever mechanism 143. The linkage 142 is connected to the operating member 144 and moves with the operating member 144. The linkage 142 may be plate-shaped and connected to the operating member 144 by any detachable or non-detachable method such as snap-fit ​​connection, welding, or bonding. The lever mechanism 143 includes a first lever 1431 and a second lever 1432, the middle portions of which are respectively hinged to the inner cavity 111 of the container via hinge shafts. The first end of the first lever 1431 abuts against the linkage 142, and the first end of the second lever 1432 abuts against the limiting structure 1222. The second ends of the first lever 1431 and the second lever 1432 abut against each other. When the operating member 144 is triggered, it drives the linkage 142 to move, so as to drive the second lever 1432 to rotate through the first lever 1431, so that the first end of the second lever 1432 disengages from the limiting structure 1222, thereby releasing the locking of the piston 120.

[0071] In one embodiment, the operating element 144 includes a toggle switch slidably disposed on the side wall of the container body 110 located on the side of the mounting space 1112, and the sliding direction of the toggle switch is parallel to the moving direction of the piston 120.

[0072] The locking unit 145 is fixedly connected to the toggle switch and extends into the inner cavity 111 of the container. For example, one end of the linkage 142 is fixedly connected to the toggle switch so as to move with the toggle switch. The linkage 142 may be provided with clearance structures such as clearance grooves or clearance holes to avoid components such as the tubular part 131 and the first lever 1431 that may cause positional interference.

[0073] A protrusion 1321 may be provided on the side of the plate portion 132 facing the piston 120. Two hinge shafts are provided on the side wall of the protrusion 1321 so that the first lever 1431 and the second lever 1432 can be hinged respectively.

[0074] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2As shown, in the initial state, the toggle switch is located on the side of its sliding trajectory away from the container opening 112, and the first lever 1431 is located above the second lever 1432. The first end of the first lever 1431 abuts against the side wall of the linkage 142 near the container opening 112, while the first end of the second lever 1432 abuts against the side wall of the limiting structure 1222 away from the container opening 112. The second ends of the first lever 1431 and the second lever 1432 abut against each other.

[0075] Thus, when the operating component 144 is moved towards the side closer to the container opening 112, the linkage component 142 is driven to move towards the side closer to the container opening 112, thereby causing the first lever 1431 to rotate around its hinge axis, which in turn drives the second lever 1432 to rotate around its hinge axis. This causes the first end of the second lever 1432 to first drive the piston 120 to move towards the container opening 112 via the limiting structure 1222, until the first end of the second lever 1432 disengages from the limiting structure 1222. Under the elastic force of the elastic component 141, the piston 120 moves away from the container opening 112, thereby squeezing the liquid storage space 1111. This causes a large amount of atomized liquid stored in the liquid storage space 1111 to be squeezed out instantly, achieving rapid wick lubrication. When the elastic component 141 returns to its near-natural length, the elastic force provided to the piston 120 tends to zero, the movement of the piston 120 stops, and the liquid supply speed gradually stabilizes.

[0076] In other embodiments, the toggle switch can also be configured in other ways as needed; for example, the toggle switch can be configured such that, in the initial state, it is located on the side of its movement trajectory closer to the container opening 112. Of course, the operating element 144 can also be other types of operating structures such as a push-button switch or a rotary switch, as long as it can be triggered by the user. Furthermore, the positions of the first lever 1431 and the second lever 1432 in the initial state and after unlocking are not limited, as long as they can achieve locking and unlocking of the piston 120.

[0077] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 The first lever 1431 and the second lever 1432 may have arc-shaped contact surfaces, and the two arc-shaped contact surfaces are arranged opposite to each other. The arc-shaped contact surfaces help to dynamically adjust the distance between the contact point and the hinge axis during the unlocking process, forming a gradual lever arm, which helps to optimize the torque and reduce the size requirements of the lever mechanism 143 on the installation space 1112.

[0078] It is understood that in other embodiments, the lever mechanism 143 may also adopt other structural forms. For example, the lever structure may consist of only one lever, with the first end of the lever abutting against the side wall of the linkage 142 away from the container opening 112, and the second end of the lever abutting against the side wall of the limiting structure 1222 away from the container opening 112. In the initial state, the toggle switch is located on the side of its movement trajectory closer to the container opening 112. When unlocking, the toggle switch is toggled away from the container opening 112, causing the linkage 142 to rotate the first end of the lever away from the container opening 112, and the second end of the lever is driven to rotate towards the container opening 112, thereby disengaging from the abutment against the limiting structure 1222, so that the piston 120 moves away from the container opening 112 under the elastic force of the elastic member 141.

[0079] In summary, the configuration of the lever mechanism 143 and the locking unit 145 is not limited, as long as it meets the design and usage requirements.

[0080] Additionally, in one embodiment, please refer to Figures 2-4 The plug body 121 may have protrusions 122 on both opposite sides along the radial direction. Two sets of lever mechanisms 143 are provided corresponding to the protrusions 122. The two sets of lever mechanisms 143 are arranged in a mirror-symmetrical manner to simultaneously release the locking of the protrusions 122 on both sides. The mirror-opposite arrangement helps to eliminate the risk of piston 120 being overloaded due to single-sided unlocking, improves unlocking stability and reliability, and reduces the risk of piston 120 being misaligned and jammed.

[0081] When supplying atomizing fluid to the atomizing core 210, in addition to the need for rapid lubrication in the initial stage, a relatively stable supply speed is also required in the subsequent use stage. Therefore, the size of the liquid storage space 1111 needs to be kept stable during the use stage to reduce the impact on the supply speed.

[0082] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The container cavity 111 is provided with a stop structure 160 to limit the movement position of the piston 120, thereby limiting the compression range of the liquid storage space 1111.

[0083] In some embodiments, the stop structure 160 may include a stop protrusion 116 disposed on the cavity wall of the container cavity 111. The stop protrusion 116 is located in the liquid storage space 1111. When the piston 120 is locked in the initial position, the stop protrusion 116 and the piston 120 are spaced apart along the movement direction of the piston 120 so as to abut against the piston 120 after the piston 120 is unlocked.

[0084] In other embodiments, the stop structure 160 may include a stop flange 1311 disposed on the outer peripheral wall of one end of the tubular portion 131 located in the liquid storage space 1111. When the piston 120 is locked in the initial position, the stop flange 1311 and the piston 120 are spaced apart along the moving direction of the piston 120 so as to abut against the piston 120 after the piston 120 is unlocked.

[0085] It is understood that in different embodiments, the stop structure 160 can be any of the stop structures 160 in the above embodiments, or a combination of the two, or other types of stop structures 160, such as a stop chain connecting the plate-shaped part 132 and the piston 120, as long as it meets the design and usage requirements.

[0086] Furthermore, to reduce the risk of leakage from the container opening 112 during installation and disassembly of the liquid storage container 100, in one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The liquid storage container 100 also includes a cap 150 covering the container opening 112. The cap 150 includes a cover portion 151 covering the container opening 112. The cover portion 151 is elastic and has radially arranged slits 1511 to separate a plurality of elastic flaps 1512. When the liquid storage container 100 is placed in the atomizing device, the elastic flaps 1512 are pressed to expand the slits 1511, forming a channel for the atomized liquid to flow out. When the liquid storage container 100 is removed from the atomizing device, the elastic flaps 1512 return to their original position under their own elasticity, so that the slits 1511 close to seal the container opening 112.

[0087] For example, the cap 150 may include a sleeve portion 152 and a cap portion 151. The sleeve portion 152 and the cap portion 151 may be integrally molded from an elastic material such as silicone. The sleeve portion 152 is fitted onto the container opening 112, and the cap portion 151 covers and seals the container opening 112. In its natural state, the elastic flaps 1512 abut against each other under their own elasticity, causing the cut 1511 to close and seal the container opening 112. When the liquid storage container 100 is installed in the atomizing device, during the process of inserting the infusion tube 232 in the atomizing device into the container opening 112, the elastic flaps 1512 are pressed, causing the cut 1511 to open and form a channel for the atomized liquid to flow out.

[0088] Examples of atomizing devices in this application:

[0089] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 The atomizing device includes the liquid storage container 100 and the atomizer 200 in any of the above embodiments.

[0090] The atomizer 200 includes an atomizing core 210 and is provided with a connection interface 220 that is in liquid communication with the atomizing core 210. The connection interface 220 is connected to the container opening 112 of the liquid storage container 100 so that the atomizing liquid stored in the liquid storage container 100 can be delivered to the atomizing core 210.

[0091] For example, the atomizer 200 includes an atomizing chamber 230, in which an atomizing tube 231 and a delivery tube 232 are arranged side by side, and a storage container 233 covers the outside of the atomizing tube 231 and the delivery tube 232. The inlet end of the delivery tube 232 is located in the interface 220 and is used to insert into the container opening 112 to communicate with the liquid guiding structure 130. The lumen of the delivery tube 232 is connected to the storage container 233 through an opening provided on the delivery tube 232 to supply the atomized liquid entering the delivery tube 232 to the storage container 233. The atomizing core 210 is disposed in the atomizing tube 231 and is connected to the storage container 233 through an opening on the atomizing tube 231 to absorb the atomized liquid in the storage container 233.

[0092] In one embodiment, the atomizing device further includes a device housing 300 having an inner cavity, in which the atomizer 200 and at least a portion of the liquid storage container 100 are disposed, and the trigger portion of the operating member 144 is exposed outside the device housing 300.

[0093] Those skilled in the art will understand that, in order to enable the liquid storage container 100 to supply atomizing liquid to the atomizer 200 during the intervals of use of the atomizing device, it can be configured as follows: Figure 5 The atomizing device shown is tilted so that the container opening 112 is horizontal or inverted, so that the atomizing liquid in the liquid storage space 1111 can flow to the atomizing chamber 230 under the action of gravity, and then be supplied to the atomizing core 210.

[0094] To prevent users from forgetting to tilt the atomizer during breaks, in some embodiments, please refer to... Figure 6 The outer surface of the device housing 300 facing away from the container opening 112 can be configured as an outwardly protruding arc surface 310 to restrict the atomizing device from being placed in a vertical position with the container opening 112, so that when the atomizing device is placed on a flat surface, the liquid storage container 100 is in a horizontal position, and the atomizing liquid therein can flow to the atomizing core 210 under the action of gravity.

[0095] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5The atomizing device may also include a power supply module 400, which can be understood as a battery cell or a collection of related components such as a battery cell and a circuit board. The power supply module 400 may also be disposed within the inner cavity of the outer casing. The power supply module 400 is electrically connected to the atomizer 200 and is used to supply power to the atomizing core 210 to heat the atomizing liquid. In some embodiments, the power supply module 400 and the atomizer 200 are fixedly electrically connected, providing good electrical contact stability and improving the user experience. In other embodiments, the power supply module 400 and the atomizer 200 are detachably electrically connected, allowing the user to replace either the power supply module 400 or the atomizer 200 as needed, resulting in greater energy efficiency and environmental friendliness.

[0096] The above examples illustrate this application only to aid understanding and are not intended to limit its scope. Those skilled in the art to which this application pertains can make various simple deductions, modifications, or substitutions based on the ideas presented.

Claims

1. A liquid storage container, characterized in that, include: The container body has a container cavity and a container opening communicating with the container cavity; A piston is movably disposed in the inner cavity of the container and is sealed to the cavity wall of the container to separate a liquid storage space for storing atomized liquid in the inner cavity of the container, the liquid storage space being in communication with the container opening; A liquid guiding structure connects the liquid storage space and the container opening to allow the atomized liquid in the liquid storage space to be discharged. And the driver module, including: An elastic element, disposed in the inner cavity of the container, is used to provide an elastic force to drive the piston to move in the direction of compressing the liquid storage space; A locking unit is configured to lock the piston in an initial position in an initial state. An operating component, at least partially exposed outside the container body and linked to the locking unit, is used to respond to a trigger action to release the locking unit from locking the piston, causing the piston to move under the elastic force of the elastic element to compress the liquid storage space, thereby forcing the atomized liquid out of the container opening through the liquid guiding structure.

2. The liquid storage container as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The piston includes a plug body and a protrusion. The plug body slides in conjunction with the cavity wall of the container. The protrusion includes a support structure and a limiting structure. The limiting structure is connected to the plug body through the support structure. When the piston is in its initial position, the locking unit at least partially abuts against the limiting structure.

3. The liquid storage container as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The locking unit includes: A linkage component, connected to the operating component, is used to move with the operating component; And a lever mechanism, including a first lever and a second lever, the middle portions of the first lever and the second lever are respectively hinged in the inner cavity of the container, the first end of the first lever abuts against the linkage, the first end of the second lever abuts against the limiting structure, and the second ends of the first lever and the second lever abut against each other; When the operating component is triggered, it drives the linkage component to move, thereby driving the second lever to rotate through the first lever, causing the first end of the second lever to disengage from the limiting structure, thus releasing the lock on the piston.

4. The liquid storage container as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The plug body has protrusions on both sides along the radial direction. Two sets of lever mechanisms are provided corresponding to the protrusions. The two sets of lever mechanisms are arranged in a mirror symmetrical manner to simultaneously release the locking of the protrusions on both sides.

5. The liquid storage container as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The operating component includes a toggle switch, which is slidably disposed on the side wall of the container body, and the sliding direction of the toggle switch is parallel to the moving direction of the piston. The locking unit is fixedly connected to the toggle switch and extends into the inner cavity of the container.

6. The liquid storage container as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The piston also creates an installation space within the container cavity for mounting the elastic element and the locking unit.

7. The liquid storage container according to claim 6, characterized in that, The installation space is located on the side of the liquid storage space near the container opening; or, The installation space is located on the side of the liquid storage space away from the container opening.

8. The liquid storage container as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The container cavity is provided with a stop structure to limit the movement of the piston, thereby limiting the compression range of the liquid storage space.

9. The liquid storage container as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The stop structure includes a stop protrusion disposed on the cavity wall of the inner cavity of the container. The stop protrusion is located in the liquid storage space. When the piston is locked in the initial position, the stop protrusion and the piston are spaced apart along the movement direction of the piston so as to abut against the piston after the piston is unlocked. And / or, the liquid guiding structure includes a tubular portion arranged parallel to the movement direction of the piston, one end of the tubular portion along the axial direction is disposed at the container opening, and the other end passes through the piston and is located in the liquid storage space; the stop structure includes a stop flange disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the end of the tubular portion located in the liquid storage space, when the piston is locked in the initial position, the stop flange is spaced apart from the piston along the movement direction of the piston, so as to abut against the piston after the piston is unlocked.

10. An atomizing device, characterized in that, include: The liquid storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 9; An atomizer includes an atomizing core and has a connection port that communicates with the liquid in the atomizing core. The connection port is connected to the container opening of the liquid storage container so that the atomizing liquid stored in the liquid storage container can be delivered to the atomizing core.

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