An atomizing device, an atomizer and a liquid storage element

Abstract

This application relates to the field of electronic atomization technology, specifically to atomizing devices, atomizers, and liquid storage elements. The atomizing device includes a power supply component and an atomizer, with the power supply component providing power to the atomizer. The atomizer includes a housing, a liquid storage element, and an atomizing core. The housing has a liquid storage chamber, within which the liquid storage element stores the aerosol-generating liquid. Because the liquid storage element in the liquid storage chamber has a liquid-enhancing orifice with a cross-sectional area larger than that of the liquid storage pores, the aerosol-generating liquid can enter the orifice, increasing the liquid storage capacity of the liquid storage element. This improves the utilization rate of the aerosol-generating liquid while maintaining a constant residual amount. Compared to current atomizers, the liquid storage element of the atomizer in this application has a larger liquid storage capacity, improving the low utilization rate of the aerosol-generating liquid in current atomizing devices.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Atomizing devices are used to generate aerosols for users to inhale. One current type of atomizing device heats and atomizes an aerosol-generating liquid to produce an aerosol. This type of device typically includes an atomizer, which has a reservoir containing a storage element for storing the aerosol-generating liquid. The atomizer also includes an atomizing core, which is connected to the reservoir and receives the aerosol-generating liquid. Once the aerosol-generating liquid enters the atomizing core and comes into contact with the heating element, it is atomized. Currently, for disposable atomizing devices, a high proportion of the aerosol-generating liquid remains in the reservoir after use, resulting in low utilization of the aerosol-generating liquid. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides an atomizer to improve the problem of low utilization rate of aerosol generating liquid in current atomizing devices.

[0004] In addition, the purpose of this application is to provide an atomizing device using the above-mentioned atomizer.

[0005] In addition, the purpose of this application is to provide a liquid storage element used in the above-mentioned atomizer.

[0006] In a first aspect, one embodiment provides an atomizer, comprising:

[0007] An outer casing, wherein the outer casing has a liquid storage chamber;

[0008] A liquid storage element is located in the liquid storage chamber and is used to store the aerosol generating liquid;

[0009] The atomizing core is connected to the liquid storage chamber for supplying aerosol generating liquid into the atomizing core. The atomizing core includes a heating element and a porous liquid guiding element. The heating element is used to atomize the aerosol generating liquid, and the porous liquid guiding element is used to guide the aerosol generating liquid in the liquid storage element to the heating element.

[0010] The liquid storage element is a porous element with multiple liquid storage pores, and the liquid storage element also has multiple liquid inlet holes, the cross-sectional area of ​​which is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid storage pores.

[0011] In a further embodiment, the liquid storage element has an atomizing hole, at least a portion of the atomizing core is located in the atomizing hole, the liquid storage element includes an inner layer portion and an outer layer portion, the inner layer portion is close to the atomizing hole, the outer layer portion is far from the atomizing hole, the volume of the inner layer portion is the same as the volume of the outer layer portion, and the volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the inner layer portion is greater than the volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the outer layer portion.

[0012] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the number of liquid-enhancing holes in the inner layer is greater than the number of liquid-enhancing holes in the outer layer, and / or the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-enhancing holes in the inner layer is greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-enhancing holes in the outer layer.

[0013] In a further embodiment, the liquid storage element has an atomizing hole; when the atomizer is in use, the porous liquid guiding element is located below the atomizing hole; the liquid storage element includes an upper portion and a lower portion, the volume of the upper portion is the same as the volume of the lower portion, and when the atomizer is in use, the upper portion is above the lower portion; the volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the lower portion is greater than the volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the upper portion.

[0014] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the number of liquid-increasing holes in the upper portion is less than the number of liquid-increasing holes in the lower portion, and / or the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-increasing holes in the upper portion is less than the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-increasing holes in the lower portion.

[0015] In another embodiment, the diameter of the liquid-increasing orifice is 0.5mm-2mm.

[0016] In a second aspect, one embodiment provides a liquid storage element for an atomizer, the liquid storage element being installed in the liquid storage chamber of the atomizer to store aerosol generating liquid, the liquid storage element being a porous element having multiple liquid storage pores, the liquid storage element also having multiple liquid infill pores, the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid infill pores being larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid storage pores.

[0017] In a further embodiment, the liquid storage element has an atomizing hole for mounting an atomizing core; the liquid storage element includes an inner layer portion and an outer layer portion, the inner layer portion being close to the atomizing hole and the outer layer portion being far from the atomizing hole, the volume of the inner layer portion being the same as the volume of the outer layer portion, the volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the inner layer portion being greater than the volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the outer layer portion, and / or the liquid storage element includes an upper side portion and a lower side portion; when the liquid storage element is installed to the atomizer and is in use, the upper side portion is above the lower side portion; the volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the lower side portion is greater than the volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the upper side portion.

[0018] In another embodiment, the diameter of the liquid-increasing orifice is 0.5mm-2mm.

[0019] Thirdly, in one embodiment, an atomizing device is provided, characterized in that it includes a power supply component and an atomizer, wherein the power supply component is used to supply power to the atomizer; the atomizer includes:

[0020] An outer casing, wherein the outer casing has a liquid storage chamber;

[0021] A liquid storage element is located in the liquid storage chamber and is used to store the aerosol generating liquid;

[0022] The atomizing core is connected to the liquid storage chamber for supplying aerosol generating liquid into the atomizing core. The atomizing core includes a heating element and a porous liquid guiding element. The heating element is used to atomize the aerosol generating liquid, and the porous liquid guiding element is used to guide the aerosol generating liquid in the liquid storage element to the heating element.

[0023] The liquid storage element is a porous element with multiple liquid storage pores, and the liquid storage element also has multiple liquid inlet holes, the cross-sectional area of ​​which is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid storage pores.

[0024] In a further embodiment, the liquid storage element has an atomizing hole, at least a portion of the atomizing core is located in the atomizing hole, the liquid storage element includes an inner layer portion and an outer layer portion, the inner layer portion is close to the atomizing hole, the outer layer portion is far from the atomizing hole, the volume of the inner layer portion is the same as the volume of the outer layer portion, and the volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the inner layer portion is greater than the volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the outer layer portion.

[0025] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the number of liquid-enhancing holes in the inner layer is greater than the number of liquid-enhancing holes in the outer layer, and / or the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-enhancing holes in the inner layer is greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-enhancing holes in the outer layer.

[0026] In a further embodiment, the liquid storage element has an atomizing hole; when the atomizer is in use, the porous liquid guiding element is located below the atomizing hole; the liquid storage element includes an upper portion and a lower portion, the volume of the upper portion is the same as the volume of the lower portion, and when the atomizer is in use, the upper portion is above the lower portion; the volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the lower portion is greater than the volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the upper portion.

[0027] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the number of liquid-increasing holes in the upper portion is less than the number of liquid-increasing holes in the lower portion, and / or the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-increasing holes in the upper portion is less than the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-increasing holes in the lower portion.

[0028] In another embodiment, the diameter of the liquid-increasing orifice is 0.5mm-2mm.

[0029] According to the atomizer of the above embodiment, since the liquid storage element in the liquid storage chamber has a liquid-increasing orifice with a cross-sectional area larger than that of the liquid storage pores, the aerosol generating liquid can enter the liquid-increasing orifice, increasing the liquid storage capacity of the liquid storage element and improving the utilization rate of the aerosol generating liquid. Compared with current atomizers, the liquid storage element of the atomizer of this application has a larger liquid storage capacity, thus improving the problem of low aerosol generating liquid utilization rate in current atomizing devices. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the atomizing device in one embodiment;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second liquid storage element in one embodiment;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a third liquid storage element in one embodiment;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fourth liquid storage element in one embodiment.

[0034] List of feature names corresponding to the reference numerals in the figure: 1. Power supply component; 11. Battery; 2. Atomizer; 21. Outer shell; 211. Liquid storage chamber; 22. Liquid storage element; 221. Liquid filling hole; 222. Atomizing hole; 223. Inner layer; 224. Outer layer; 225. Upper part; 226. Lower part; 23. Atomizing core; 231. Heating element; 232. Porous liquid guiding element; 233. Atomizing core shell.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in parentheses in the accompanying drawings: The feature referred to by the reference numerals in parentheses in the accompanying drawings is the feature represented by both the number inside the parentheses and the number outside the parentheses. Detailed Implementation

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish the objects being described and have no sequential or technical meaning. The terms "connection" and "linkage" used in this application, unless otherwise specified, include direct connection, indirect connection, and contact connection (linkage).

[0039] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The atomizing device includes a power supply component 1 and an atomizer 2. The power supply component 1 is used to supply power to the atomizer 2. The atomizer 2 includes a housing 21, a liquid storage element 22, and an atomizing core 23. The housing 21 has a liquid storage chamber 211, and the liquid storage element 22 is located in the liquid storage chamber 211. The liquid storage element 22 is used to store the aerosol generating liquid.

[0040] The atomizing core 23 is connected to the liquid storage chamber 211, allowing the aerosol generating liquid to enter the atomizing core 23. The atomizing core 23 includes a heating element 231 and a porous liquid guiding element 232. The heating element 231 is used to atomize the aerosol generating liquid, and the porous liquid guiding element 232 is used to guide the aerosol generating liquid in the liquid storage element 22 to the heating element 231.

[0041] The liquid storage element 22 is a porous element with multiple liquid storage pores. The liquid storage element 22 also has multiple liquid inlet holes 221, the cross-sectional area of ​​which is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid storage pores.

[0042] Since the liquid storage element 22 in the liquid storage chamber 211 has a liquid inlet hole 221, the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid inlet hole 221 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid storage pore, which can reduce the volume of the liquid storage element 22 and increase the liquid storage capacity of the liquid storage element 22, while the residual amount of aerosol generating liquid remains basically unchanged, thereby improving the utilization rate of aerosol generating liquid.

[0043] In one embodiment, the atomizing device is a disposable electronic atomizing device. For another embodiment, please refer to... Figure 1 The porous liquid guiding component 232 is a liquid guiding cotton.

[0044] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The porous liquid guiding component 232 is sleeve-shaped, and the heating component 231 is located inside the porous liquid guiding component 232. The atomizing core 23 includes an atomizing core shell 233, and the porous liquid guiding component 232 is located in the atomizing core shell 233.

[0045] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The power supply component 1 includes a battery 11 located within the housing 21. In some other embodiments, the power supply component 1 may also be configured as a power supply module that can be separated from the atomizer 2, and the power supply module and the atomizer 2 may be fixed together by magnetic attraction or snap-fit.

[0046] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The liquid storage element 22 is made of liquid storage fiber material. It should be noted that the liquid storage pores described in this application refer to the voids inherent in the liquid storage element 22. In one embodiment, the liquid-enhancing hole 221 is a hole subsequently machined onto the liquid storage element 22. In one embodiment, the liquid-enhancing hole 221 can be a through hole or a blind hole. In one embodiment, the liquid-enhancing hole 221 is an elongated hole penetrating the liquid storage element 22. Specifically, in some embodiments, the liquid-enhancing hole 221 can be a straight hole, a spiral hole, an annular hole, or any other feasible shape.

[0047] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The liquid-increasing hole 221 is a circular hole with a diameter of 0.5mm-2mm. In one embodiment, the diameter of the liquid-increasing hole 221 can be 0.5mm, 0.7mm, 1.0mm, 1.2mm, 1.5mm, 1.8mm or 2.0mm.

[0048] Regarding the cross-section of the liquid inlet 221, in some embodiments, the cross-section of the liquid inlet 221 can be a circle, triangle, ellipse, quadrilateral or irregular shape or any other feasible shape.

[0049] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The liquid storage element 22 has an atomizing hole 222, and at least a portion of the atomizing core 23 is located in the atomizing hole 222.

[0050] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 The liquid storage element 22 includes an inner layer 223 and an outer layer 224. The inner layer 223 is closer to the atomizing hole 222, and the outer layer 224 is farther away from the atomizing hole 222. The volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole 221 in the inner layer 223 is greater than that in the outer layer 224. In this way, the part closer to the atomizing core 23 can store more aerosol generating liquid, and the aerosol generating liquid can more easily enter the atomizing core 23.

[0051] It should be noted that the volume of the inner layer 223 and the outer layer 224 are the same in this application in order to compare the distribution trend of the liquid filling holes 221 under the condition of the same volume. In the liquid storage element, the inner layer 223 and the outer layer 224 are not limited to specific parts.

[0052] Regarding the arrangement of the liquid inlet holes 221, in one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 4 The number of liquid-enhancing holes 221 in the inner layer 223 is greater than the number of liquid-enhancing holes 221 in the outer layer 224. In other words, the liquid-enhancing holes 221 in the inner layer 223 are more densely distributed, while the number of liquid-enhancing holes 221 in the outer layer 224 is more sparsely distributed.

[0053] In another embodiment, the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-enhancing holes 221 in the inner layer portion 223 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-enhancing holes 221 in the outer layer portion 224. Of course, in some other embodiments, the number of liquid-enhancing holes 221 in the inner layer portion 223 may be less than or equal to the number of liquid-enhancing holes 221 in the outer layer portion 224. In some other embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-enhancing holes 221 in the inner layer portion 223 may also be less than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-enhancing holes 221 in the outer layer portion 224.

[0054] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 When the atomizer 2 is in use, the porous liquid guiding element 232 is located below the atomizing hole 222. In this way, under the action of gravity, the aerosol generating liquid can more easily come into contact with the heating element 231 through the porous liquid guiding element 232.

[0055] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3The liquid storage element 22 includes an upper portion 225 and a lower portion 226, with the upper portion 225 and the lower portion 226 having the same volume. When the atomizer 2 is in use, the upper portion 225 is positioned above the lower portion 226. The volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole 221 in the lower portion 226 is greater than that in the upper portion 225. This results in a higher liquid content in the lower portion 226 of the liquid storage element 22, making it easier for the liquid to enter the porous liquid guide.

[0056] It should be noted that the upper part 225 and the lower part 226 have the same volume in this application in order to compare the distribution trend of the liquid filling holes 221 under the condition of the same volume. In the liquid storage element, the upper part 225 and the lower part 226 are not limited to specific parts.

[0057] Regarding the arrangement of the liquid inlet holes 221, in one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 When the diameter and length of the liquid-increasing holes 221 are the same, the number of liquid-increasing holes 221 in the upper part 225 is less than the number of liquid-increasing holes 221 in the lower part 226. For example, in one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The liquid-increasing holes 221 are arranged in layers. The liquid-increasing holes 221 in the upper layer are sparsely arranged, while those in the lower layer are densely arranged.

[0058] In another embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 When the number and length of the liquid-increasing holes 221 are the same, the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-increasing holes 221 in the upper portion 225 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-increasing holes 221 in the lower portion 226. In one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 3 The liquid-enhancing holes 221 are arranged in layers.

[0059] Of course, in some other embodiments, depending on actual needs, the number of liquid-filling holes 221 in the upper portion 225 may be greater than or equal to the number of liquid-filling holes 221 in the lower portion 226. In another embodiment, the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-filling holes 221 in the upper portion 225 may also be greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-filling holes 221 in the lower portion 226.

[0060] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 The liquid-increasing pores 221 are more distributed in the inner layer 223 and less distributed in the outer layer 224, and are less distributed in the upper part 225 and more distributed in the lower part 226.

[0061] In summary, this application reduces the volume of the liquid storage element by using a liquid inlet hole, while increasing the space utilization rate of the liquid storage element. The liquid storage element can store a larger volume of aerosol generating liquid, which can atomize the aerosol generating liquid to a greater extent, thereby resulting in a lower residual liquid rate.

[0062] In one embodiment of a liquid reservoir element for an atomizer, please refer to... Figures 1 to 4 The liquid storage element 22 is used to store the aerosol generating liquid in the liquid storage chamber 211 of the atomizer 2. The liquid storage element 22 is the liquid storage element 22 described in any of the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail again.

[0063] In one embodiment of an atomizer, the atomizer is the atomizer of any of the atomizing devices described in the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0064] 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. An atomizer, characterized in that, include: An outer casing, wherein the outer casing has a liquid storage chamber; A liquid storage element is located in the liquid storage chamber and is used to store the aerosol generating liquid; The atomizing core is connected to the liquid storage chamber for supplying aerosol generating liquid into the atomizing core. The atomizing core includes a heating element and a porous liquid guiding element. The heating element is used to atomize the aerosol generating liquid, and the porous liquid guiding element is used to guide the aerosol generating liquid in the liquid storage element to the heating element. The liquid storage element is a porous element with multiple liquid storage pores, and the liquid storage element also has multiple liquid inlet holes, the cross-sectional area of ​​which is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid storage pores.

2. The atomizer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid storage element has an atomizing hole, at least a portion of the atomizing core is located in the atomizing hole, the liquid storage element includes an inner layer portion and an outer layer portion, the inner layer portion is close to the atomizing hole, the outer layer portion is far from the atomizing hole, the volume of the inner layer portion is the same as the volume of the outer layer portion, and the volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the inner layer portion is greater than the volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the outer layer portion.

3. The atomizer as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The number of liquid-increasing holes in the inner layer is greater than the number of liquid-increasing holes in the outer layer, and / or the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-increasing holes in the inner layer is greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-increasing holes in the outer layer.

4. The atomizer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid storage element has an atomizing hole; when the atomizer is in use, the porous liquid guiding element is located below the atomizing hole; the liquid storage element includes an upper part and a lower part, the volume of the upper part is the same as the volume of the lower part, and when the atomizer is in use, the upper part is above the lower part; the volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the lower part is greater than the volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the upper part.

5. The atomizer as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The number of liquid-increasing holes in the upper portion is less than the number of liquid-increasing holes in the lower portion, and / or the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-increasing holes in the upper portion is less than the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid-increasing holes in the lower portion.

6. The atomizer according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The diameter of the liquid-increasing hole is 0.5mm-2mm.

7. A liquid storage element for an atomizer, characterized in that, The liquid storage element is used to store aerosol generating liquid in the liquid storage chamber of the atomizer. The liquid storage element is a porous element with multiple liquid storage pores. The liquid storage element also has multiple liquid infusion holes, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid infusion holes is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the liquid storage pores.

8. The liquid storage element for an atomizer as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The liquid storage element has an atomizing hole for mounting the atomizing core. The liquid storage element includes an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer is close to the atomizing hole, and the outer layer is away from the atomizing hole. The volume of the inner layer is the same as the volume of the outer layer. The volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the inner layer is greater than the volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the outer layer. And / or the liquid storage element includes an upper part and a lower part. When the liquid storage element is installed in the atomizer and is in use, the upper part is above the lower part. The volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the lower part is greater than the volume ratio of the liquid inlet hole in the upper part.

9. The liquid storage element for an atomizer as described in claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, The diameter of the liquid-increasing hole is 0.5mm-2mm.

10. An atomizing device, characterized in that, It includes a power supply component and an atomizer as described in any one of claims 1-6, wherein the power supply component is used to supply power to the atomizer.

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