Atomizer and atomization device

Abstract

This application discloses an atomizer and atomizing device, belonging to the technical field of atomizing equipment. The atomizer includes an atomizing component, a housing component, and a top cover. The housing component and the top cover enclose a liquid storage chamber for storing atomizing matrix. The top cover has an installation space located outside the liquid storage chamber. The atomizing component is installed in the installation space. The atomizer has a liquid supply channel connecting the liquid storage chamber and the installation space. The atomizer has a replenishing position and a using position. In the replenishing position, the replenishing component can replenish the atomizing matrix to the liquid storage chamber. In the using position, the liquid storage chamber is configured to supply the atomizing matrix to the atomizing component via the liquid supply channel. The atomizer provided in this application, in the replenishing position, can control the replenishment amount of atomizing matrix so that the atomizing matrix is ​​temporarily stored in the liquid storage chamber and does not flow from the liquid storage chamber to the atomizing component, thereby reducing the fluid pressure exerted by the atomizing matrix on the atomizing component in the replenishing component and reducing the risk of atomizing matrix leakage during the replenishment process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of atomization equipment technology, and in particular to an atomizer and atomization device. Background Technology

[0002] The atomizer includes an atomizing core and a reservoir for storing the atomizing matrix. The atomizing core heats the atomizing matrix to generate an aerosol. The atomizer can be used with a replenishment assembly. By changing the atomizer's orientation, such as placing it in an inverted position with the mouthpiece facing down, the replenishment assembly can supply the atomizing matrix into the reservoir, thereby increasing the amount of atomizing matrix stored in the atomizer. In related technologies, the atomizing core is installed in the reservoir. When the replenishment assembly supplies the atomizing matrix to the reservoir, the matrix enters the reservoir and can be directly transferred to the atomizing core. The fluid pressure generated by the atomizing matrix in the replenishment assembly acts on the atomizing core, posing a risk of leakage of the atomizing matrix from the core during replenishment. This is especially true when the amount of atomizing matrix in the replenishment assembly is large, resulting in significant fluid pressure exerted on the atomizing core and increasing the likelihood of leakage. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides an atomizer and atomizing device that can solve the technical problem of easy leakage of the atomizing matrix during the replenishment process.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides an atomizer configured for use in conjunction with a liquid replenishment component. The atomizer includes an atomizing component, a housing component, and a top cover. The housing component and the top cover enclose a liquid storage chamber for storing atomized matrix. The top cover has an installation space located outside the liquid storage chamber. The atomizing component is installed in the installation space. The atomizer has a liquid supply channel connecting the liquid storage chamber and the installation space. The atomizer has a liquid replenishment posture and a usage posture. In the liquid replenishment posture, the liquid replenishment component can replenish the atomized matrix to the liquid storage chamber. In the usage posture, the liquid storage chamber is configured to supply the atomized matrix to the atomizing component via the liquid supply channel.

[0005] In one embodiment, the atomizer has a first orientation, and the mounting space and the liquid storage chamber are disposed adjacent to each other in the first orientation.

[0006] In one embodiment, the top cover includes a cover body and a replenishment tube. One side of the cover body in a first direction is enclosed with the housing assembly to form a liquid storage cavity, and the other side of the cover body in the first direction has an installation space. The replenishment tube is connected to the cover body. When the atomizer is configured to be used in conjunction with the replenishment assembly, the replenishment tube connects the replenishment assembly and the liquid storage cavity. The replenishment tube extends along the first direction and at least partially extends into the liquid storage cavity to prevent the atomized matrix in the liquid storage cavity from flowing back to the replenishment assembly through the replenishment tube when in use.

[0007] In one embodiment, the end of the replenishment tube that extends into the liquid storage chamber is provided with a replenishment port. In the first direction, the liquid storage chamber is divided into a replenishment space and a supply space with the replenishment port as the dividing interface. The replenishment space is far away from the atomizing component. The ratio of the amount of atomizing matrix that the replenishment space can hold to the amount of atomizing matrix that the supply space and the supply channel can hold is 0.4-0.6.

[0008] In one embodiment, the housing assembly includes a liquid storage shell, a suction nozzle, and an airway tube. The suction nozzle is connected to one end of the liquid storage shell along a first direction, and the top cover is connected to the other end of the liquid storage shell away from the suction nozzle along the first direction. The suction nozzle has a first groove, one end of the airway tube is accommodated in the first groove and connected to the suction nozzle, and the other end of the airway tube communicates with the installation space. The liquid storage shell, the suction nozzle, the airway tube, and the top cover enclose a liquid storage cavity, so that the first groove forms at least a partial liquid replenishment space.

[0009] In one embodiment, in the first direction, the ratio of the size of the liquid storage shell that encloses the liquid storage cavity to the size of the replenishment pipe extending into the liquid storage cavity is 0.9-1.1.

[0010] In one embodiment, the atomizing assembly includes an atomizing core and a first sealing element. The first sealing element is installed in the installation space and has an atomizing chamber. The liquid supply channel includes a liquid supply groove on the upper cover, a first liquid supply hole, and a second liquid supply hole on the first sealing element. The liquid supply groove communicates with the liquid storage chamber, and the second liquid supply hole communicates with the installation space. The liquid supply groove and the installation space are adjacent to each other in the direction perpendicular to the first direction. The atomizing core includes a liquid guiding element and a heating element. The liquid guiding element is disposed in the atomizing chamber and has a liquid guiding surface and an atomizing surface disposed opposite to each other. The liquid guiding surface is exposed to the second liquid supply hole, and the atomizing surface is provided with a heating element.

[0011] In one embodiment, the liquid guiding component has a liquid guiding groove on the side where the liquid guiding surface is located, and the liquid guiding groove is connected to the second liquid supply hole.

[0012] In one embodiment, the cover has a ventilation groove on the inner wall of the installation space, with one end of the ventilation groove located at the first liquid supply hole, so that the liquid storage chamber can exchange gases with the external space of the atomizer through the ventilation groove.

[0013] Another aspect of this application provides an atomizing device, which includes an atomizer as described above and a liquid replenishment component. The liquid replenishment component is connected to the atomizer and is used to replenish the atomizing matrix to the atomizer in the liquid replenishment posture of the atomizer.

[0014] In one embodiment, the atomizing device further includes an atomizing host, which is electrically connected to the atomizer.

[0015] The atomizer provided in this application, by setting the installation space outside the liquid storage chamber and connecting the liquid supply channel between the liquid storage chamber and the installation space, allows the liquid storage chamber to supply atomizing matrix to the atomizing component through the liquid supply channel when in use. This causes the atomizing matrix supply to the atomizing component to need to switch from the replenishment state to the use state. In the replenishment state, the replenishment amount of atomizing matrix can be controlled so that the atomizing matrix is ​​temporarily stored in the liquid storage chamber and does not flow from the liquid storage chamber to the atomizing component, thereby reducing the fluid pressure exerted by the atomizing matrix on the atomizing component in the replenishment component and reducing the risk of atomizing matrix leakage during the replenishment process. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the atomizing device provided in this application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the host component provided in this application from a certain perspective;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a partially exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the atomizer provided in this application;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the atomizing device provided in this application from a certain perspective;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the atomizing device provided in this application from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of an embodiment of the atomizing device provided in this application, under the liquid replenishment posture of the atomizer, along a certain viewpoint.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of an embodiment of the atomizing device provided in this application, taken from a certain angle in the usage posture of the atomizer;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the top cover provided in this application from a certain perspective;

[0025] Figure 9 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the atomizing device provided in this application, showing the connection between the electrode pin and the heating element from a certain angle.

[0026] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the atomizing component provided in this application from a certain perspective;

[0027] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the atomizing component provided in this application from another perspective;

[0028] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the atomizing core provided in this application from a certain perspective;

[0029] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the first sealing element provided in this application from a certain perspective;

[0030] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the atomizing bracket provided in this application from one viewpoint. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be particularly noted that the following embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of the application. Similarly, the following embodiments are only some, not all, embodiments of the present application, and all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0032] In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. The terms "first," "second," and "third" in the embodiments of this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. 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 relationships and movements between components in a specific orientation (as shown in the figures). If the specific orientation changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly. The terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the embodiments of this application 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 components inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0033] 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.

[0034] This application provides an atomizing device. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1-7 The atomizing device 500 may include an atomizer 100 and a replenishment assembly 80. The atomizer 100 has a replenishment posture and a usage posture. The replenishment posture can be the posture of the atomizer 100 when replenishing liquid, such as when the mouthpiece 22 of the atomizer 100 is facing downwards, in which case the height of the mouthpiece 22 is not higher than the replenishment assembly 80; the usage posture can be the posture of the atomizer 100 when inhaling, such as when the mouthpiece 22 of the atomizer 100 is facing upwards, in which case the height of the mouthpiece 22 is not lower than the replenishment assembly 80. The atomizer 100 is configured to be used in conjunction with the replenishment assembly 80. The replenishment assembly 80 is connected to the atomizer 100 and is used to replenish the atomizing matrix to the atomizer 100 in the replenishment posture. When the atomizer 100 needs replenishment of atomizing matrix, by adjusting the orientation of the atomizer 100, such as placing the mouthpiece 22 downwards, the atomizing matrix in the replenishment component 80 can flow to the atomizer 100 under gravity. The atomizer 100 can be pre-stored with atomizing matrix, which is replenished by the replenishment component 80 after consumption; alternatively, if the atomizer 100 does not have pre-stored atomizing matrix, the replenishment component 80 injects atomizing matrix into the atomizer 100 after it is connected to the replenishment component 80. By setting the atomizer 100 and the replenishment component 80 relatively independent, and allowing the replenishment component 80 to be externally mounted on the atomizer 100, the limitation imposed by the atomizer 100 on the volume of the replenishment component 80 is reduced. This allows the replenishment component 80 to have a relatively large capacity, storing more atomizing matrix and thus extending the service life of the atomizing device 500.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2The atomizing device 500 may further include an atomizing host 90, with the atomizer 100 electrically connected to the atomizing host 90. The atomizing host 90 controls the operation of the atomizer 100. Exemplarily, the atomizer 100 and the atomizing host 90 may be electrically connected via electrodes. The atomizing host 90 may include a battery 91, a circuit board 92, and an airflow sensor 93. Both the circuit board 92 and the airflow sensor 93 are electrically connected to the battery 91. The airflow sensor 93 can generate a control signal based on the user's inhalation action, and the circuit board 92 can control the conduction state between the atomizer 100 and the battery 91 according to the control signal, thereby controlling the atomizer 100 to heat the atomizing matrix to generate an aerosol or to stop heating. The atomizer 100 and the atomizing host 90 may be fixedly connected, or they may be detachable connections such as snap-fit, screw-fit, adhesive, or magnetic connection. When the atomizer 100 and the atomizing host 90 are detachably connected, the atomizing host 90 can be used multiple times after replacing the atomizer 100, which helps reduce the user's operating costs.

[0036] Please see Figures 1-7 The atomizer 100 includes an atomizing component 10, a housing component 20, and a top cover 30. The housing component 20 may include multiple sub-housings. A replenishment component 80 is installed in the space enclosed by the multiple sub-housings, which can enhance the overall integrity of the atomizing device 500, thereby facilitating the transportation and use of the atomizing device 500. The housing component 20 and the top cover 30 enclose a liquid storage chamber 211 for storing the atomizing matrix. The top cover 30 has an installation space 311, which is located outside the liquid storage chamber 211. The atomizing component 10 is installed in the installation space 311. The atomizer 100 has a liquid supply channel 33 connecting the liquid storage chamber 211 and the installation space 311, through which the atomizing matrix in the liquid storage chamber 211 can be transferred to the atomizing component 10 in the installation space 311. The replenishment component 80 can replenish the atomizing matrix to the liquid storage chamber 211 in a replenishment state, so that the atomizing matrix in the liquid storage chamber 211 can be replenished in a timely manner after being consumed. The liquid storage chamber 211 is configured to supply the atomizing matrix to the atomizing assembly 10 via the liquid supply channel 33 when in use, so that the atomizing assembly 10 can continuously heat the atomizing matrix to generate aerosol.

[0037] The atomizer 100 provided in this application, by setting the installation space 311 outside the liquid storage chamber 211, and the liquid supply channel 33 connecting the liquid storage chamber 211 and the installation space 311, the liquid storage chamber 211 is configured to supply atomizing matrix to the atomizing assembly 10 through the liquid supply channel 33 in the use position, so that the supply of atomizing matrix to the atomizing assembly 10 needs to be changed from the replenishment position to the use position. In the replenishment position, the replenishment amount of atomizing matrix can be controlled so that the atomizing matrix is ​​temporarily stored in the liquid storage chamber 211 and does not flow from the liquid storage chamber 211 to the atomizing assembly 10, thereby reducing the fluid pressure of the atomizing matrix in the replenishment assembly 80 acting on the atomizing assembly 10, and reducing the risk of atomizing matrix leakage during the replenishment process.

[0038] The atomizer 100 has a first direction, a second direction, and a third direction that are orthogonal to each other. For example, the first direction may be... Figure 4 The positive or negative direction of the Z-axis (i.e., the height direction of the atomizer 100), and the second direction can be Figure 4 The positive or negative direction of the X-axis (i.e., the width direction of the atomizer 100), and the third direction can be... Figure 5 The positive or negative direction of the Y-axis (i.e., the thickness direction of the atomizer 100). Due to limitations in the manufacturing process, the parallelism or perpendicularity in this application may have a certain deviation, such as ±5°.

[0039] In one embodiment, the installation space 311 can be arranged adjacent to the liquid storage chamber 211 in the second direction or the third direction. That is, the installation space 311 can be arranged adjacent to the liquid storage chamber 211 in the width direction or the thickness direction. In the replenishment posture, one side of the atomizer 100 in the width or thickness direction faces upward, and the installation space 311 can be located above the liquid storage chamber 211. The replenishment component 80 replenishes the atomizing matrix to the liquid storage chamber 211 under the action of gravity. By controlling the replenishment amount of the atomizing matrix, the atomizing matrix is ​​temporarily stored in the liquid storage chamber 211 and does not flow from the liquid storage chamber 211 to the atomizing component 10, thereby reducing the fluid pressure of the atomizing matrix in the replenishment component 80 on the atomizing component 10, and reducing the risk of atomizing matrix leakage during the replenishment process. After replenishment, the atomizer 100 can be rotated around the axis extending along the height direction, so that the atomizer 100 changes from the replenishment posture to the use posture. The installation space 311 can be located below the liquid storage chamber 211, and the liquid storage chamber 211 supplies the atomizing matrix to the atomizing assembly 10 through the liquid supply channel 33.

[0040] In one embodiment, such as Figure 6 , Figure 7As shown, the installation space 311 and the liquid storage chamber 211 are arranged adjacent to each other in the first direction. That is, the installation space 311 can be arranged adjacent to the liquid storage chamber 211 in the height direction. In the replenishment posture, one end of the atomizer 100 in the height direction faces upward, and the installation space 311 can be located above the liquid storage chamber 211. The replenishment component 80 replenishes the atomizing matrix to the liquid storage chamber 211 under the action of gravity. By controlling the replenishment amount of the atomizing matrix, the atomizing matrix is ​​temporarily stored in the liquid storage chamber 211 and does not flow from the liquid storage chamber 211 to the atomizing component 10, thereby reducing the fluid pressure of the atomizing matrix in the replenishment component 80 on the atomizing component 10, which can reduce the risk of atomizing matrix leakage during the replenishment process. After replenishment, the atomizer 100 can be rotated around an axis extending vertically along the height direction, changing its position from replenishment to use. The installation space 311 can be located below the liquid storage chamber 211, which supplies the atomizing matrix to the atomizing assembly 10 via the liquid supply channel 33. In contrast, by setting the installation space 311 adjacent to the liquid storage chamber 211 in the first direction, and allowing the atomizer 100 to be rotated around an axis extending vertically along the height direction to change its position, there are no requirements regarding the orientation of the atomizer 100's width or thickness when drawing aspiration from it. This makes the atomizer 100 easier to use and improves its usability.

[0041] Please see Figures 6-8 In one embodiment, the top cover 30 includes a cover body 31 and a replenishment tube 32. The cover body 31, on one side in a first direction, encloses the housing assembly 20 to form a liquid storage cavity 211. An installation space 311 is provided on the other side of the cover body 31 in the first direction, such that the installation space 311 and the liquid storage cavity 211 are adjacent to each other in the first direction. The atomizer 100 may also include a second seal 50, disposed between the cover body 31 and the housing assembly 20, to enhance the airtightness of the liquid storage cavity 211. The replenishment tube 32 is connected to the cover body 31. When the atomizer 100 is configured to be used in conjunction with the replenishment assembly 80, the replenishment tube 32 connects the replenishment assembly 80 and the liquid storage cavity 211, allowing the replenishment assembly 80 to replenish the atomizing matrix to the liquid storage cavity 211 through the replenishment tube 32. The replenishment tube 32 extends along a first direction and at least partially extends into the liquid storage chamber 211 to prevent the atomized matrix in the liquid storage chamber 211 from flowing back into the replenishment assembly 80 via the replenishment tube 32 when in use. By extending the replenishment tube 32 into the liquid storage chamber 211 along the first direction, the connection between the replenishment tube 32 and the liquid storage chamber 211 can be located away from the cover 31 in the first direction, thereby increasing the effective volume of the liquid storage chamber 211 when in use, which is beneficial for preventing the atomized matrix in the liquid storage chamber 211 from flowing back into the replenishment assembly 80 via the replenishment tube 32.

[0042] In one embodiment, such as Figure 6 , Figure 7As shown, the replenishment tube 32 has one end extending into the liquid storage chamber 211. When the atomizer 100 is configured to be used in conjunction with the replenishment assembly 80, the replenishment port 321 connects the replenishment assembly 80 and the liquid storage chamber 211. In the first direction, the liquid storage chamber 211 is divided into a replenishment space 212 and a supply space 213 with the replenishment port 321 as the interface. The replenishment space 212 is away from the atomizing assembly 10. In the replenishment posture, the replenishment assembly 80 replenishes the atomizing matrix to the replenishment space 212 under the action of gravity. Since the supply space 213 is located above the replenishment space 212, by controlling the replenishment amount of the atomizing matrix, the atomizing matrix is ​​temporarily stored in the replenishment space 212 and enters the supply space 213, thereby reducing the fluid pressure exerted by the atomizing matrix in the replenishment assembly 80 on the atomizing assembly 10, which can reduce the risk of atomizing matrix leakage during the replenishment process. After replenishment, when the atomizer 100 switches from replenishment mode to use mode, the supply space 213 is located below the replenishment space 212. The atomizing matrix in the replenishment space 212 flows to the supply space 213 under gravity and flows to the atomizing assembly 10 through the supply channel 33. The ratio α between the amount of atomizing matrix that the replenishment space 212 can hold and the amount that the supply space 213 and supply channel 33 can hold is 0.4-0.6. For example, α can be 0.4, 0.45, 0.5, 0.55, or 0.6, without specific limitation. This configuration ensures that the amount of atomizing matrix temporarily stored in the replenishment space 212 in the replenishment mode is approximately equal to the amount of atomizing matrix entering the supply space 213 and supply channel 33 in the use mode, thereby achieving quantitative replenishment of the atomizing matrix and preventing leakage from the atomizing assembly 10 due to over-replenishment.

[0043] In one embodiment, such as Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the housing assembly 20 includes a liquid storage shell 21, a suction nozzle 22, and an airway tube 23. The suction nozzle 22 is connected to one end of the liquid storage shell 21 along a first direction, and the top cover 30 is connected to the other end of the liquid storage shell 21 away from the suction nozzle 22 along the first direction. The liquid storage shell 21, the suction nozzle 22, and the airway tube 23 can be connected as a single unit, or they can be multiple relatively independent separate parts. The liquid storage shell 21, the airway tube 23, and the top cover 30 can enclose a liquid storage cavity 211. In this case, the cross-section of the liquid storage cavity 211 in the first direction can be a uniform cross-section. Or, as... Figure 6 , Figure 7As shown, the suction nozzle 22 has a first groove 221. One end of the airway tube 23 is housed in the first groove 221 and connected to the suction nozzle 22. The other end of the airway tube 23 is connected to the installation space 311, allowing aerosol to be output to the suction nozzle 22 via the airway tube 23. The liquid storage shell 21, suction nozzle 22, airway tube 23, and top cover 30 enclose a liquid storage cavity 211, so that the first groove 221 forms at least a partial liquid replenishment space 212. At this time, the cross-section of the liquid storage cavity 211 in the first direction can be a variable cross-section. A first groove 221 is provided in the nozzle 22, and one end of the airway tube 23 is housed in the first groove 221. The internal space of the nozzle 22 is used to form at least a partial liquid replenishment space 212. On the one hand, the internal space of the nozzle 22 can be fully utilized, which is beneficial to reducing the volume of the atomizer 100. On the other hand, the volume of the liquid storage chamber 211 is increased at the end of the liquid storage chamber 211 away from the installation space 311 in the first direction. In the liquid replenishment posture, the atomizing matrix flowing from the liquid replenishment component 80 to the liquid storage chamber 211 can be stored in the first groove 221 first. This makes it less likely for the atomizing matrix to flow from the liquid storage chamber 211 to the atomizing component 10 in the installation space 311 in the liquid replenishment posture. This reduces the fluid pressure of the atomizing matrix in the liquid replenishment component 80 on the atomizing component 10, and can reduce the risk of leakage of the atomizing matrix during the liquid replenishment process.

[0044] In one embodiment, such as Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, in the first direction, the ratio b of the size of the liquid storage shell 21 that encloses the liquid storage cavity 211 to the size of the liquid replenishment tube 32 extending into the liquid storage cavity 211 is 0.9-1.1. If b is less than 0.9, the size of the liquid replenishment tube 32 extending into the liquid storage cavity 211 is small, resulting in a smaller amount of atomized matrix that can be accommodated in the liquid supply space 213 and the liquid supply channel 33. This requires the atomizing component 10 to frequently replenish the atomized matrix, affecting the user experience. If b is greater than 1.1, a portion of the liquid replenishment tube 32 extends into the first groove 221. Since the nozzle 22 is retracted inward relative to the liquid storage shell 21, the liquid replenishment port 321 is close to the inner wall of the first groove 221, which may affect the rate at which the atomized matrix enters the first groove 221, thus resulting in a longer time to replenish the atomized matrix and affecting the user experience. For example, b can be 0.9, 0.95, 1.0, 1.05, or 1.1.

[0045] In one embodiment, such as Figures 6-13As shown, the atomizing assembly 10 includes an atomizing core 11 and a first sealing element 12. The first sealing element 12 is installed in the mounting space 311. The first sealing element 12 can seal the gap between the atomizing assembly 10 and the cover 31, thereby enhancing the airtightness of the atomizer 100 and preventing leakage of the atomizing matrix. The first sealing element 12 is provided with an atomizing chamber 121 and a first output hole 123 communicating with the atomizing chamber 121. The cover 31 is provided with a second output hole 315 communicating with the first output hole 123. The output hole is used to output the aerosol generated in the atomizing chamber 121. The liquid supply channel 33 includes a liquid supply groove 312 opened on the upper cover 30, a first liquid supply hole 313, and a second liquid supply hole 122 opened on the first sealing element 12. The liquid supply groove 312 communicates with the liquid storage chamber 211, and the second liquid supply hole 122 communicates with the mounting space 311, so that the atomizing matrix can be transferred to the atomizing chamber 121 through the liquid supply groove 312, the first liquid supply hole 313, and the second liquid supply hole 122. The liquid supply channel 33 includes a liquid supply tank 312, which can store a portion of the atomizing matrix, thus reducing the volume of the liquid supply space 213 and consequently the volume of the atomizer 100. The liquid supply tank 312 and the mounting space 311 are arranged adjacent to each other in the vertical direction of the first direction. This arrangement, on the one hand, minimizes the distance between the liquid supply tank 312 and the mounting space 311, which helps ensure the supply rate of the atomizing matrix; on the other hand, it fully utilizes the internal space of the upper cover 30, further reducing the volume of the atomizer 100. Exemplarily, the liquid supply tank 312 can extend along the first direction, and the liquid supply tank 312 and the mounting space 311 can be arranged adjacent to each other in the second direction.

[0046] Please see Figures 8-12In one embodiment, the atomizing core 11 includes a liquid guiding element 111 and a heating element 112. The liquid guiding element 111 is disposed in the atomizing chamber 121. The liquid guiding element 111 is used to transfer the atomizing matrix to the heating element 112. The liquid guiding element 111 is a porous medium, such as porous ceramic, porous metal, or porous glass. The liquid guiding element 111 has a liquid guiding surface 113 and an atomizing surface 114 disposed opposite to each other. The atomizing surface 114 can be a plane or a curved surface, such as a cylindrical curved surface. The liquid guiding surface 113 is exposed to the second liquid supply hole 122. The atomizing surface 114 faces the interior of the atomizing chamber 121. The heating element 112 is used to generate heat when energized, and the heating element 112 heats the atomizing matrix to atomize it. The heating element 112 is disposed on the atomizing surface 114. The heating element 112 can be electroplated onto the atomizing surface 114 of the liquid guiding element 111, or the heating element 112 can be made by co-firing a heating wire / mesh with ceramic, so that the heating element 112 is partially exposed on the atomizing surface 114 of the liquid guiding element 111. The atomizing matrix can be transferred from the liquid guiding surface 113 to the atomizing surface 114, and the aerosol generated by the heating element 112 is output through the first output port 123 and the second output port 315. The liquid guiding surface 113 is exposed to the second liquid supply hole 122, and the heating element 112 is disposed on the atomizing surface 114 opposite to the liquid guiding surface 113. Since the liquid supply tank 312 and the installation space 311 are adjacent to each other in the vertical direction of the first direction, the atomizing surface 114 can be disposed parallel to the first direction. The liquid guiding element 111 will not block the aerosol produced by atomization on the atomizing surface 114. The aerosol can be output more smoothly through the first output hole 123, which helps to prevent the aerosol from forming eddies in the atomizing chamber 121 and affecting the taste.

[0047] In one embodiment, such as Figures 8-12 As shown, the first output hole 123 is connected to the atomizing chamber 121 along the first direction. With this configuration, the first output hole 123 is connected to the atomizing chamber 121 along the first direction, so that the first output hole 123 and the atomizing chamber 121 can form a straight airflow channel in the first direction. This helps to reduce the flow resistance of the aerosol and prevents the aerosol from forming eddies in the atomizing chamber 121, which would affect the taste.

[0048] In one embodiment, such as Figure 7 , Figure 9 As shown, the liquid guiding component 111 has a liquid guiding groove 115 on the side where the liquid guiding surface 113 is located, and the liquid guiding groove 115 is connected to the second liquid supply hole 122. The liquid guiding groove 115 is formed on the liquid guiding surface 113, so that the liquid guiding surface 113 forms a curved surface that is concave towards the atomizing surface 114. On the one hand, it can reduce the distance between the liquid guiding surface 113 and the atomizing surface 114 in the vertical direction of the first direction, which is beneficial to ensuring the supply rate of the atomizing matrix; on the other hand, the liquid guiding groove 115 can accommodate a certain amount of atomizing matrix, thereby increasing the storage capacity of the atomizing matrix.

[0049] Please see Figure 8In one embodiment, the cover 31 has a ventilation groove 314 on the inner wall of the installation space 311, with one end of the ventilation groove 314 located at the first liquid supply hole 313, so that the liquid storage chamber 211 can exchange gases with the external space of the atomizer 100 through the ventilation groove 314. This arrangement helps to maintain the air pressure balance in the liquid storage chamber 211, which can reduce the leakage of the atomizing matrix in the liquid storage chamber 211, thereby reducing the risk of atomizing matrix leakage; on the other hand, by setting the ventilation groove 314 to maintain the air pressure balance in the liquid storage chamber 211, the atomizing matrix in the liquid storage chamber 211 can flow smoothly to the atomizing component 10, making the supply of the atomizing matrix smoother.

[0050] The number of atomizing coils 11 can be one, two, three or more. When there are multiple atomizing coils 11, the multiple atomizing coils 11 can be arranged circumferentially at intervals along the inner wall of the atomizing chamber 121.

[0051] Please see Figure 9 In one embodiment, there are two atomizing cores 11, which are spaced apart in the vertical direction of the first direction. Each atomizing core 11 has a corresponding liquid supply channel 33. Using two atomizing cores 11 increases the heating power of the atomizer 100, resulting in a fuller aerosol flavor. Each atomizing core 11 includes a liquid guide 111 and a heating element 112. The atomizing surfaces 114 of both liquid guides 111 are planar and parallel to each other. This arrangement ensures that each point on each atomizing surface 114 is equidistant from the opposite atomizing surface 114. The aerosols from the two atomizing surfaces 114 can diffuse the same distance and then "mix" in the gap between them, forming a "uniform aerosol mixing band" between the two atomizing surfaces 114. This more uniform aerosol mixing further improves the aerosol flavor.

[0052] The liquid guiding component 111 can be directly installed on the first seal 12, or it can be installed on the first seal 12 via other components. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 9-14In one embodiment, the atomizing assembly 10 further includes an atomizing bracket 13. The atomizing bracket 13 is at least partially inserted into the atomizing chamber 121. That is, the first sealing member 12 is sleeved around the atomizing bracket 13. The atomizing bracket 13 has a mounting hole 133, a third output hole 131, and a first air inlet hole 132 that communicate with each other. The third output hole 131 and the first air inlet hole 132 are respectively located at opposite ends of the atomizing bracket 13 along a first direction. The third output hole 131 communicates with the first output hole 123, allowing aerosol to be output through both the third output hole 131 and the first output hole 123. The mounting hole 133 is located on the side wall of the atomizing bracket 13 perpendicular to the first direction and communicates with the second liquid supply hole 122. A liquid guide 111 is installed in the mounting hole 133. By installing the liquid guide 111 onto the first sealing member 12 via the atomizing bracket 13, the atomizing bracket 13 can provide support for the liquid guide 111, thereby facilitating its installation. When there are multiple atomizing cores 11, the multiple liquid guiding components 111 can be first assembled to the atomizing bracket 13, and then installed to the first sealing component 12 through the atomizing bracket 13, so that the multiple liquid guiding components 111 form an assembly module, which is beneficial to improving assembly efficiency.

[0053] In one embodiment, such as Figures 3-5 As shown, the atomizer 100 includes a base 40, which is connected to one end of the top cover 30. The base 40 includes a fixing part 41, one end of which abuts against the atomizing bracket 13 to fix the atomizing core 11 in the mounting space 311. The first sealing member 12 is installed in the mounting space 311, and the fixing part 41 is provided to fix the atomizing core 11 in the mounting space 311. The cooperation between the top cover 30 and the base 40 can prevent the atomizing core 11 from shifting, thereby enhancing the stability of the atomizing core 11 during operation.

[0054] Please see Figure 5 In one embodiment, a second air inlet 412 is provided on the base 40, and each output hole and air inlet are interconnected along the first direction, so that each output hole and each air inlet can form a straight airflow channel in the first direction, which is beneficial to reduce the flow resistance of aerosol and can prevent the aerosol from forming eddies in the atomization chamber 121 and affecting the taste.

[0055] In one embodiment, such as Figures 3-5 As shown, the atomizer 100 also includes an electrode pin 60 and a liquid suction member 70. The fixing portion 41 of the base 40 has an electrode hole 411, into which the electrode pin 60 is inserted. The electrode pin 60 is electrically connected to the heating element 112, allowing the heating element 112 to be electrically connected to a power source. The liquid suction member 70 is disposed between the upper cover 30 and the base 40. The liquid suction member 70 is used to absorb the atomizing matrix seeping from the atomizing core 11, preventing leakage of the atomizing matrix.

[0056] The above description is only a part of the embodiments of this application and does not limit the scope of protection of this application. Any equivalent device or equivalent process transformation made based on the content of this application specification and drawings, or direct or indirect application in other related technical fields, are similarly included in the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An atomizer, characterized in that, The atomizer is configured for use in conjunction with a replenishment assembly; The atomizer includes an atomizing component, a housing component, and a top cover. The housing component and the top cover enclose a liquid storage chamber for storing the atomizing matrix. The top cover has an installation space located outside the liquid storage chamber. The atomizing component is installed in the installation space. The atomizer has a liquid supply channel connecting the liquid storage chamber and the installation space. The atomizer has a replenishing position and a use position. The replenishing component can replenish the atomizing matrix to the reservoir in the replenishing position. The reservoir is configured to supply the atomizing matrix to the atomizing component via the supply channel in the use position.

2. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The atomizer has a first direction, and the mounting space and the liquid storage chamber are arranged adjacent to each other in the first direction.

3. The atomizer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top cover includes a cover body and a liquid replenishment tube. The cover body surrounds the housing assembly on one side in the first direction to form the liquid storage cavity, and the cover body has the installation space on the other side in the first direction. The replenishment tube is connected to the cover. When the atomizer is configured to be used in conjunction with the replenishment assembly, the replenishment tube connects the replenishment assembly and the reservoir. The replenishment tube extends along the first direction and at least partially extends into the reservoir to prevent the atomizing matrix in the reservoir from flowing back to the replenishment assembly via the replenishment tube in the usage posture.

4. The atomizer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The end of the replenishment tube that extends into the liquid storage chamber is provided with a replenishment port. In the first direction, the liquid storage chamber is divided into a replenishment space and a supply space with the replenishment port as the dividing interface. The replenishment space is far away from the atomizing component. The ratio of the amount of atomizing matrix that the replenishment space can hold to the amount of atomizing matrix that the supply space and the supply channel can hold is 0.4-0.

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5. The atomizer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The housing assembly includes a liquid storage shell, a nozzle, and an airway tube. The nozzle is connected to one end of the liquid storage shell along the first direction, and the top cover is connected to the other end of the liquid storage shell away from the nozzle along the first direction. The suction nozzle is provided with a first groove, one end of the air passage is accommodated in the first groove and connected to the suction nozzle, and the other end of the air passage is connected to the installation space. The liquid storage shell, the suction nozzle, the air passage and the top cover surround to form the liquid storage cavity, so that the first groove forms at least part of the liquid replenishment space.

6. The atomizer according to claim 5, characterized in that, In the first direction, the ratio of the size of the liquid storage shell that encloses and forms the liquid storage cavity to the size of the liquid replenishment pipe extending into the liquid storage cavity is 0.9-1.

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7. The atomizer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The atomizing component includes an atomizing core and a first sealing element, the first sealing element being installed in the installation space and having an atomizing chamber. The liquid supply channel includes a liquid supply groove formed on the upper cover, a first liquid supply hole, and a second liquid supply hole formed on the first sealing member. The liquid supply groove is connected to the liquid storage chamber, and the second liquid supply hole is connected to the installation space. The liquid supply groove and the installation space are arranged adjacent to each other in the direction perpendicular to the first direction. The atomizing core includes a liquid guiding component and a heating component. The liquid guiding component is disposed in the atomizing chamber and has a liquid guiding surface and an atomizing surface that are disposed opposite to each other. The liquid guiding surface is exposed to the second liquid supply hole, and the heating component is disposed on the atomizing surface.

8. The atomizer according to claim 7, characterized in that, The liquid guiding component has a liquid guiding groove on the side where the liquid guiding surface is located, and the liquid guiding groove is connected to the second liquid supply hole.

9. The atomizer according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cover is provided with a ventilation groove on the inner wall of the installation space, and one end of the ventilation groove is located at the first liquid supply hole, so that the liquid storage chamber can exchange gas with the external space of the atomizer through the ventilation groove.

10. An atomizing device, characterized in that, The device includes an atomizer as described in any one of claims 1-9 and a replenishment assembly, wherein the replenishment assembly is connected to the atomizer and is used to replenish the atomizing matrix to the atomizer in the replenishment posture of the atomizer.

11. The atomizing device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The atomizing device also includes an atomizing host, which is electrically connected to the atomizer.

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