Liquid storage element for a nebulizing device and nebulizing device

Abstract

Liquid storage element for a nebulizing device, characterized in that it comprises the following: a liquid storage body, wherein a liquid outlet opening is provided at one end of the liquid storage body and an opening is provided at the other end of the liquid storage body; and a lid that is attached to the liquid storage body and covers the opening; wherein the lid and the liquid storage body, by their enclosing arrangement, form a liquid storage chamber for storing nebulizing substrate, wherein the liquid storage chamber is fluidically connected to the liquid outlet opening, and the lid and The liquid storage bodies are arranged to be movable relative to each other, whereby the relative movement between the lid and the liquid storage body reduces the volume of the liquid storage space, so that the nebulizing substrate contained in the liquid storage space is pushed out of the liquid storage element through the liquid outlet opening.

Description

Cross-reference to related registrations

[0001] The present application claims priority over Chinese patent application 202510983162.X, filed on July 16, 2025, entitled: “Liquid receiving part for an atomizing device and atomizing device”. Technical field

[0002] The present invention relates to the technical field of aerosols, in particular a liquid storage element for a nebulizing device and a nebulizing device. State of the art

[0003] A nebulizer is a product class in which the aerosol substrate is heated by the nebulizer component, causing the substrate to produce aerosol without combustion. Some nebulizers allow the liquid storage element to be installed only upon use, simplifying storage and transport. However, when the liquid storage element is first installed, the nebulizer component's liquid receiving element is not yet saturated with the nebulizer substrate. Therefore, a longer waiting period is required until the liquid receiving element is fully saturated with the nebulizer substrate before the nebulizer can be used normally, thus impacting the user experience. Content of the invention

[0004] The present invention offers a liquid storage element for a nebulizing device and a nebulizing device with which the problem of the slow impregnation rate of the liquid receiving element can be solved.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, in one embodiment a liquid storage element for a nebulizing device is provided, comprising a liquid storage body, wherein a liquid outlet opening is provided at one end of the liquid storage body and an opening is provided at the other end of the liquid storage body; and a lid that is attached to the liquid storage body and covers the opening; wherein the lid and the liquid storage body form a liquid storage space for storing nebulizing substrate by means of their enclosing arrangement, wherein the liquid storage space is fluidically connected to the liquid outlet opening, and the lid and the liquid storage body are arranged to be movable relative to each other, wherein the volume of the liquid storage space is reduced by the relative movement between the lid and the liquid storage body, so that the nebulizing substrate contained in the liquid storage space is forced out of the liquid storage element through the liquid outlet opening.

[0006] In one embodiment, the lid has an inner wall and an outer wall spaced apart from each other, wherein the open end of the liquid storage body is clamped between the inner wall and the outer wall, and wherein the liquid storage body is arranged to be sealed at least with the inner wall.

[0007] In one embodiment, a first connection state and a second connection state exist between the lid and the liquid storage body, wherein the volume of the liquid storage space in the first connection state is a first volume, and the volume of the liquid storage space in the second connection state is a second volume, with the first volume being larger than the second volume; and wherein the lid has a first limiting section and a second limiting section, wherein the first limiting section is configured to cooperate with the liquid storage body to limit the connection state between the lid and the liquid storage body to the first connection state, and the second limiting section is configured to cooperate with the liquid storage body to limit the connection state between the lid and the liquid storage body to the second connection state.

[0008] In one embodiment, the lid has an extension section that corresponds to the shape of the opening, wherein the extension section interacts in a sealed manner with the inner surface and / or the outer surface of the liquid storage body, and wherein a locking opening is provided on the extension section, which is designed as the first limiting section, and wherein a locking projection is provided on the liquid storage body, which engages in the locking opening to limit the connection state between the lid and the liquid storage body to the first connection state.

[0009] In one embodiment, the extension section comprises the outer wall and the inner wall, wherein a groove is defined between the outer wall and the inner wall in which one end of the liquid storage body with the opening is slidably inserted, and wherein a sealing element is arranged between the inner wall and the liquid storage body, and wherein the locking opening is provided on the outer wall and the locking projection is provided on the outer surface of the liquid storage body.

[0010] In one embodiment, the second limiting section comprises the bottom of the groove, the bottom of the groove serving to abut the end face of the end of the liquid storage body having the opening in order to limit the connection state between the cover and the liquid storage body to the second connection state.

[0011] In one embodiment, an elongated guide groove is provided on the outer surface of the liquid storage body, with a rib arranged on the lid that engages in the guide groove and serves to guide movement.

[0012] According to a further aspect of the present invention, in one embodiment a nebulizing device is provided comprising a nebulizing component and a liquid storage element for a nebulizing device, wherein the nebulizing component has a liquid receiving element and a liquid supply opening, and wherein the liquid supply opening serves to be connected to the liquid outlet opening so that the nebulizing substrate contained in the liquid storage space can enter the liquid receiving element via the liquid outlet opening and the liquid supply opening.

[0013] In one embodiment, the atomizing device further comprises a housing, wherein the atomizing component and the liquid storage element are both arranged inside the housing, an opening side is provided at one end of the housing, a limiting projection is provided on the inner wall of the housing, and a locking groove is provided on the outer surface of the cover, corresponding to the limiting projection, wherein the liquid storage element serves to be inserted into the housing through the opening side, and wherein the cover serves to cover the opening side and to be fixed to the housing by the locking connection between the limiting projection and the locking groove in order to limit the movement of the cover after assembly.

[0014] In one embodiment, the nebulizing device further comprises a power supply unit, wherein the power supply unit has a receptacle for receiving the housing, so that the nebulizing component is electrically connected to the power supply unit.

[0015] According to the liquid storage element for a nebulizing device and the nebulizing device of the preceding embodiments, they comprise a liquid storage body and a lid mounted on the liquid storage body, wherein the lid and the liquid storage body together form a liquid storage chamber for receiving the nebulizing substrate, and the lid is arranged to be movable relative to the liquid storage body. During use, the lid is moved relative to the liquid storage body to reduce the volume of the liquid storage chamber. This reduction in volume extrudes the nebulizing substrate contained in the liquid storage chamber, causing it to be expelled through the liquid outlet opening to saturate the liquid receiving element. The speed of movement of the lid relative to the liquid storage body is controllable.The higher the relative speed of movement, the shorter the time required to saturate the liquid receiving element. This allows for rapid saturation of the liquid receiving element when it is first installed in the nebulizer, reducing user waiting time and improving the user experience. Details of the drawings Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic structural representation of a liquid storage element for a nebulizing device according to one embodiment; Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic cross-sectional structure representation of a liquid storage element for a nebulizing device according to one embodiment; Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic structural representation of a lid according to one embodiment; Fig. Figure 4 shows a schematic structural representation of a liquid storage body according to one embodiment; Fig. Figure 5 shows a schematic structural representation in a state in which the liquid outlet opening and the liquid supply opening are not yet connected, according to one embodiment; Fig. Figure 6 shows a schematic structural representation in a state in which the liquid outlet opening is connected to the liquid supply opening and the lid is connected to the housing, according to one embodiment; Reference symbol list:

[0016] 1-Liquid storage body; 101-Guide groove; 102-Locking projection; 103-Opening; 104-Liquid outlet opening; 2-Cover; 201-Locking opening; 202-Locking groove; 203-Groove; 204-Outer wall; 205-Inner wall; 206-Recess; 207-Extension section; 3-Liquid storage chamber; 4-Sealing element; 5-First component; 6-Second component; 7-Sealing piece; 701-Sealing groove; 8-Elastic return element; 9-Housing; 901-Limiting projection; 10-Liquid receiving element; 11-Liquid supply opening. Specific embodiments

[0017] The present invention is described in more detail below with reference to specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In various embodiments, comparable components are identified by corresponding reference symbols. Numerous detailed descriptions in the following embodiments serve to improve understanding of this invention. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize that some of the described features may be unnecessary depending on the situation or can be substituted by equivalent elements, materials, or processes. In certain cases, some process steps related to this application have not been explicitly presented or explained in the description. This serves to protect the core of the invention from excessive detail.For the person skilled in the art, such detailed descriptions of these process steps are unnecessary, since he can fully understand the operations in question based on the present description in combination with the general technical knowledge of the prior art.

[0018] Furthermore, it is possible to combine the characteristic properties, operating methods, or features disclosed in the description into numerous embodiments of the invention through any appropriate combination. Moreover, the individual steps or actions in the process descriptions can be rearranged or adapted by a person skilled in the art in an obvious manner. Therefore, the various sequences in the description and the drawings serve solely to illustrate individual embodiments and do not imply a mandatory sequence unless it is expressly stated that a specific sequence must be followed.

[0019] The numerical designations used in this description, such as "first," "second," etc., serve solely to distinguish the described components and do not imply any order or technical significance. In the present invention, unless expressly stated otherwise, the terms "connect" and "couple" encompass both direct and indirect connections (or couplings).

[0020] Some nebulizers allow the liquid reservoir to be installed only upon use, simplifying storage and transport. However, when the liquid reservoir is first installed, the nebulizer component's reservoir is not yet saturated with the nebulizing substrate. This necessitates a longer waiting period until the reservoir is fully saturated before the nebulizer can be used normally, thus impacting the user experience.

[0021] In the present application, the lid of the liquid storage element is movably arranged relative to the liquid storage body. During use, the lid is moved relative to the liquid storage body to reduce the volume of the liquid storage chamber. This reduction in volume extrudes the nebulizing substrate contained in the liquid storage chamber, causing it to be expelled through the liquid outlet opening to saturate the liquid receiving element. The speed of movement of the lid relative to the liquid storage body is controllable. The higher the relative speed of movement, the shorter the time required to saturate the liquid receiving element. This allows for rapid saturation of the liquid receiving element when the liquid storage element is first installed in the nebulizing device, thus reducing user waiting time and improving the user experience.

[0022] In the following, some embodiments of the liquid storage element for a nebulizing device and of the nebulizing device according to the present invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] As in Fig. Figures 1 to 6 show that the embodiment of the present invention provides a liquid storage element for a nebulizing device, comprising a lid 2, a liquid storage body 1, and other functional components as required. Detailed explanations follow below.

[0024] In the present embodiment, a liquid outlet opening 104 is provided at one end of the liquid storage body 1, and an opening 103 is provided at the other end of the liquid storage body 1. The cover 2 is attached to the liquid storage body 1 and covers the opening 103.The lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1, by virtue of their enclosing arrangement, form a liquid storage chamber 3 for storing nebulizing substrate, wherein the liquid storage chamber 3 is fluidically connected to the liquid outlet opening 104, wherein the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1 are arranged to be movable relative to each other, and the volume of the liquid storage chamber 3 is reduced by the relative movement between the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1, so that the nebulizing substrate contained in the liquid storage chamber 3 is forced out of the liquid storage element through the liquid outlet opening 104.

[0025] It is self-evident that the liquid storage body 1 in the present embodiment can have any shape with a cavity. In some embodiments, it can be bottle-shaped, i.e., the liquid storage body 1 can have a bottle body as well as a bottle neck at one end of the bottle body, and the opening at the bottle neck corresponds to the liquid outlet opening 104. In one embodiment, the liquid outlet opening 104 and the opening 103 can be arranged at opposite ends of the same axis, for example, at the upper and lower ends, respectively. Alternatively, in another embodiment, they can be arranged at opposite ends of different axes—for example, the liquid outlet opening 104 is located on the right side of the upper surface and the opening 103 is located in the middle of the lower surface.In the present embodiment, the shape of the opening 103 can correspond to the cross-sectional shape of the liquid storage body 1. The cover 2 in the present embodiment is attached to the liquid storage body 1; that is, the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1 are designed as separate components. Both are connected to each other via a connecting unit and together form the liquid storage chamber 3. Since the cover 2 is movably arranged relative to the liquid storage body 1, the volume of the liquid storage chamber 3 can be changed. In some embodiments, the direction of relative movement between the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1 can coincide with the axial direction of the liquid outlet opening 104.Alternatively, the direction of relative movement between the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1 can form a specific angle with the axial direction of the liquid outlet opening 104, as required. The liquid storage chamber 3 is fluidically connected to the liquid outlet opening 104; that is, liquid can flow from the liquid storage chamber 3 to the liquid outlet opening 104 or from the liquid outlet opening 104 to the liquid storage chamber 3. In the present embodiment, the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1 can be made of a relatively hard material to facilitate the relative movement between the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1, for example, plastic or metal. The nebulizing substrate stored in the liquid storage chamber 3 can be a medicinal liquid, nicotine liquid (tobacco oil), or another atomizable liquid substrate.

[0026] The liquid storage element for a nebulizing device in the present embodiment comprises a liquid storage body 1 and a lid 2 mounted on the liquid storage body 1, wherein the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1 together form a liquid storage chamber 3 for receiving the nebulizing substrate, and wherein the lid 2 is movably arranged relative to the liquid storage body 1. During use, the lid 2 is moved relative to the liquid storage body 1 to reduce the volume of the liquid storage chamber 3. This reduction in volume extrudes the nebulizing substrate contained in the liquid storage chamber 3, causing it to be expelled through the liquid outlet opening 104 to saturate the liquid receiving element 10. The speed of movement of the lid 2 relative to the liquid storage body 1 is controllable.The higher the relative speed of movement, the shorter the time required to saturate the liquid receiving element 10. This allows for rapid saturation of the liquid receiving element 10 when the liquid storage element is first installed in the nebulizing device, thus reducing the user's waiting time and improving the user experience.

[0027] In one embodiment, the lid 2 has a spaced-apart inner wall 205 and outer wall 204, wherein the open end of the liquid storage body 1 is clamped between the inner wall 205 and the outer wall 204, and wherein the liquid storage body 1 is arranged to be sealed at least with the inner wall 205. It is understood that, in the present embodiment, a space is provided between the inner wall 205 and the outer wall 204 into which the open end of the liquid storage body 1 can be inserted. The open end of the liquid storage body 1 is clamped between the inner wall 205 and the outer wall 204 of the lid, and both the inner wall 205 and the outer wall 204 of the lid can be moved relative to the open end of the liquid storage body 1.This creates a guide for the relative movement between the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1, and improves the stability of this relative movement. In some embodiments, the open end of the liquid storage body 1 can also be located directly on the outside or inside of the cover 2. In this case, the open end of the liquid storage body 1 corresponds to the end of the liquid storage body 1 where the opening 103 is formed.

[0028] As in Fig. 5 and Fig. Figure 6 shows that, in one embodiment, the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1 have a first connection state and a second connection state during the relative movement process. In the first connection state, the volume of the liquid storage chamber 3 is a first volume, and in the second connection state, it is a second volume, with the first volume being larger than the second volume. The lid 2 has a first limiting section and a second limiting section. The first limiting section works in conjunction with the liquid storage body 1 to limit the connection state between the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1 to the first connection state. The second limiting section, on the other hand, works in conjunction with the liquid storage body 1 to limit the connection state between the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1 to the second connection state.Since the first volume is larger than the second volume, the volume of the liquid storage chamber 3 can be changed from large to small when the connection status between the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1 is switched from the first connection status to the second connection status. Therefore, the liquid storage chamber 3 can be completely filled with the nebulizing substrate before use, and the connection status between the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1 can be the first connection status. When the liquid receiving element 10 is wetted, the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1 can be brought close together to switch the connection status between the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1 from the first connection status to the second connection status.During this process, the volume of the liquid storage chamber 3 gradually decreases, and the nebulizing substrate in the liquid storage chamber 3 is compressed, causing it to be expelled through the liquid outlet opening 104. In the present embodiment, the first limiting section, in conjunction with the liquid storage body 1, can restrict the connection state between the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1 to the initial connection state. This promotes the maintenance of the initial connection state, prevents accidental displacement, and thus avoids liquid leakage due to accidental displacement. Furthermore, the stability of the liquid storage element's structure is improved, which facilitates its storage and transport.It is self-evident that the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1 are arranged to be movable relative to each other. Therefore, the limitation of the first connection state by the first limiting section is not permanent, and the limitation of the first connection state by the first limiting section can be lifted in a specific way, so that the first connection state can be switched to the second connection state. In the present embodiment, the second limiting section can, by cooperating with the liquid storage body 1, limit the connection state between the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1 to the second connection state.This promotes the maintenance of the second connection state, ensuring a stable flow of the atomizing substrate during continuous replenishment from the liquid storage element into the atomizing component after impregnation. This contributes to improved operational stability of the atomizing device. In some embodiments, the first and second connection states can also be limited by other structures or components outside the liquid storage element—for example, by structures on the housing 9 of the atomizing device or on the inner support. As shown in . Fig. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, in one embodiment the cover 2 has an extension section 207 corresponding to the shape of the opening 103, wherein the extension section 207 interacts in a sealed manner with the inner surface and / or the outer surface of the liquid storage body 1, and wherein a locking opening 201 is provided on the extension section 207, which is designed as the first limiting section, and wherein a locking projection 102 is provided on the liquid storage body 1, which engages in the locking opening 201 to limit the connection state between the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1 to the first connection state. The extension section 207 in the present embodiment can have a cylindrical, elliptical-cylindrical, or a cylindrical shape with another form. The shape of the extension section 207 can correspond to the shape of the opening 103 of the liquid storage body 1.In one embodiment, the extension section 207 can surround the outer surface of the end of the liquid storage body 1, and a sealing ring is arranged between the extension section 207 and the outer surface of the liquid storage body 1. In this case, the locking projection 102 is provided on the outer surface of the liquid storage body 1. Alternatively, the extension section 207 can also be inserted into the liquid storage body 1 through the opening 103 and seal against the inner surface of the liquid storage body 1, with a sealing silicone arranged between the extension section 207 and the inner surface of the liquid storage body 1. In this case, the locking projection 102 is provided on the inner surface of the liquid storage body 1. The design of the extension section 207 can increase the length of the cover 2.This increases the relative distance of movement between the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1, allowing more atomizing substrate to be ejected from the liquid storage element. This expands the application range of the liquid storage element, and during use, only the appropriate distance needs to be advanced according to the varying impregnation volume. When the initial connection state is released by the locking opening 201 and the locking projection 102, a thrust force of a certain magnitude can be applied to the lid 2, disengaging the locking projection 102 from the locking opening 201. To disengage the locking projection 102 from the locking opening 201, a guide ramp can be provided on the side of the locking projection 102 facing away from the liquid intake opening; alternatively, the locking projection 102 can also be designed directly as a curved projection.To ensure that the locking projection 102 is no longer compressed by the cover 2 after being released from the locking opening 201, a recess 206 can be provided on the cover 2 in some embodiments. The recess 206 is located on the side of the locking opening 201 facing away from the liquid outlet opening and has a specific length. This allows the locking projection 102 to slide in the recess 206 during the relative movement between the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1, thus preventing the locking projection 102 from interfering with the movement. In some embodiments, the first limiting section can also be designed as a locking projection; accordingly, a locking hole structure must be provided on the liquid storage body 1.

[0029] In one embodiment, the extension section 207 comprises an outer wall 204 and an inner wall 205, wherein a groove 203 is provided between the outer wall 204 and the inner wall 205, and wherein the end of the liquid storage body 1 with the opening 103 is slidably inserted in the groove 203. A sealing element 4 is arranged between the inner wall 205 and the liquid storage body 1, a detent opening 201 is provided on the outer wall 204, and a detent projection 102 is formed on the outside of the liquid storage body 1. The liquid storage body 1 is inserted in the groove 203, which limits the relative sliding direction between the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1, thus promoting the stability of the relative movement between the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1.Simultaneously, the inner wall 205 primarily serves as a seal to improve the tightness between the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1, while the outer wall 204 primarily serves as a connection to facilitate assembly between the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1 or the housing 9 of the atomizing device. Separating the sealing structure from the connection structure improves the tightness between the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1. For example, if a locking projection 102 is provided on the liquid storage body 1, the locking projection 102 must be removed from the locking opening 201 to eliminate the restriction between the locking projection 102 and the locking opening 201.In this case, only the gap between the outer wall 204 and the liquid storage body 1 changes, while the gap between the inner wall 205 and the liquid storage body 1 can remain unchanged or even be further reduced – thereby improving the sealing performance. The inner wall 205 in the present embodiment can be annular, and the outer wall 204 can be either annular or non-annular; for example, the outer wall 204 can be provided only in the areas where a connection is required.

[0030] In one embodiment, the second limiting section comprises the bottom of the groove 203, the bottom of which serves to bear against the end face of the end of the liquid storage body 1, which has the opening 103, in order to limit the connection state between the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1 to the second connection state. During use, the cover 2 is pressed so that the detent projection 102 is released from the detent opening 201 to release the first connection state. Subsequently, the cover 2 is pressed further to bring the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1 closer together – as shown in Fig. Figure 6 shows that the connection status between the two is changed from the first connection status to the second connection status. In some embodiments, the second limiting section can also be the locking opening 201; accordingly, a further locking projection 102 can be provided on the liquid storage body 1, so that the locking projection 102 engages in the locking opening 201, thereby limiting the connection status between the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1 to the second connection status.

[0031] In one embodiment, the cover 2 can also have a solid, block-shaped structure. The block-shaped cover 2 is appropriately positioned at the opening 103 of the liquid storage body 1 to close the opening 103. Sealing silicone can be provided between the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1. When the volume of the liquid storage chamber 3 needs to be reduced, the cover 2 is pressed into the liquid storage chamber 3, causing the cover 2 to move within the liquid storage body 1 and push the nebulizing substrate to expel it from the liquid outlet opening 104. In some applications, the position before and after the relative movement can also be limited by a snap-fit ​​connection between the block-shaped cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1.

[0032] As in Fig. 1 and Fig. As shown in Figure 4, in one embodiment an elongated guide groove 101 is provided on the outer surface of the liquid storage body 1, with a rib arranged on the cover 2 that engages in the guide groove 101 and serves to guide movement. The direction of extension of the guide groove 101 and the rib corresponds to the relative direction of movement between the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1. The rib's engagement with the guide groove 101 can limit the relative sliding between the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1, reduce mutual vibration between them, and thus promote improved sealing between the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1. If the cover 2 has an outer wall 204 and an inner wall 205, the rib can be provided on the inside of the outer wall 204.In some embodiments, the guide groove 101 can also be provided on the cover 2, and the rib is arranged accordingly on the liquid storage body 1. To enhance the guiding effect, additional guide grooves 101 can be provided on several sides of the liquid storage body 1 – at least two guide grooves 101 can be arranged on each side. Furthermore, to enable smooth insertion of the rib into the guide groove 101 during assembly, a guide chamfer can be provided at the end of the rib closest to the liquid outlet opening 104. In some embodiments, the guiding can also be achieved by other guide structures outside the liquid storage element – ​​for example, guide structures can be provided on the housing 9 of the atomizing device or on an internal support.Or if there is a good fit between the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1, no guide structures need to be provided to guide the relative movement between the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1.

[0033] As in Fig. 2, Fig. 5 and Fig. As shown in Figure 6, in one embodiment the first component 5 and the second component 6 are attached to the liquid storage body 1, wherein the first component 5 is fixed in the liquid outlet opening 104 and has an axial opening, and wherein the second component 6 is arranged to slide in the axial opening, and wherein an elastic return element 8 is provided between the first component 5 and the second component 6; when an external force is applied to the second component 6, the elastic return element 8 is compressed, and the second component 6 moves in the axial opening towards the liquid storage chamber 3, so that the liquid outlet opening 104 is opened; when the external force is removed, the elastic return element 8 automatically drives the second component 6 back to close the liquid outlet opening 104.In some embodiments, a push element can be provided at the liquid supply opening 11 of the atomizing component. If the atomizing substrate is to be injected into the atomizing component to wet the liquid receiving element 10, the liquid storage element can be mounted on the atomizing device. During assembly, the provided push element can actuate the second component 6 – this compresses the elastic return element 8, and the second component 6 slides in the axial opening towards the liquid storage chamber 3 to open the liquid outlet opening 104. The liquid outlet opening 104 is connected to the liquid supply opening 11 of the atomizing component.Subsequently, the lid 2 and the liquid reservoir 1 are moved relative to each other – for example, the lid 2 is pushed towards the liquid outlet opening 104, so that the atomizing substrate in the liquid reservoir 3 is pushed through the liquid outlet opening 104 and the liquid supply opening 11 into the liquid receiving element 10. In this way, rapid saturation of the liquid receiving element 10 is achieved. When the liquid reservoir element no longer needs to replenish the atomizing substrate into the atomizing component, it can be removed from the atomizing device. After removal, the second component 6 is no longer influenced by an external force, and the elastic return element 8 resumes its shape and automatically pushes the second component 6 back to close the liquid outlet opening 104.The elastic return element 8 in this embodiment can be a spring, but is not limited to this; for example, it can also be made of rubber. The present embodiment does not restrict the specific mounting structure of the elastic return element 8—all configurations that allow the elastic return element 8 to drive the second component 6 to return to its original position are permissible. For example, a stop flange can be provided at the end of the second component 6 facing away from the opening 103 of the liquid storage body 1, and a step can be formed at the end of the axial opening of the first component 5 facing the opening 103 of the liquid storage body 1. The elastic return element 8 is then supported between the stop flange and the step.

[0034] In one embodiment, a sealing piece 7 is attached to the end of the second component 6 that faces the liquid storage chamber 3. The sealing piece 7 has an annular sealing groove 701. The end of the first component 5 that faces the lid 2 corresponds to the sealing groove 701. When no external force is applied to the second component 6, this groove serves to insert the end of the first component 5 into the sealing groove 701 to close the liquid outlet opening 104. When an external force is applied to the second component 6, the end of the first component 5 moves out of the sealing groove 701 to open the liquid outlet opening 104. In this embodiment, the sealing piece 7 can be made of silicone, but this is not limited to silicone. The first component 5 and the second component 6 can be made of plastic or metal.The sealing element 7 can be attached to the second component 6 in various ways – for example, by snap-fit, press fit, or similar methods. Since the first component 5 is fixed in the fluid outlet opening 104, it does not move together with the second component 6. When no external force is applied to the second component 6, the end of the first component 5 protrudes into the sealing groove 701, thus closing the fluid outlet opening 104. When an external force is applied to the second component 6, the second component 6 is pushed, while the first component 5 remains in its position. This allows the end of the first component 5 to be moved out of the sealing groove 701, opening the fluid outlet opening 104. When the end of the first component 5 is inserted into the sealing groove 701, the sealing element 7 can enclose the end of the second component 6, which helps to improve the sealing effect.

[0035] To further improve the sealing effect, in one embodiment a sealing section with a slightly smaller diameter can be provided at the end of the first component 5 that faces the opening 103 of the liquid storage body 1. The diameter of the sealing section can be adapted to the diameter of the sealing groove 701 so that the end of the sealing section can be inserted into the sealing groove 701 to form a seal. The second component 6 has a cylindrical structure with a closed bottom. The outer diameter of the second component 6 matches the inner diameter of the inner bore of the sealing section. The second component 6 is positioned appropriately in the inner bore of the sealing section, and a gap is provided in the second component 6 that communicates with the inner bore of the second component 6.When no external force is applied to the second component 6, the gap corresponds to the sealing section, which then covers the gap and forms a partial seal. When an external force is applied to the second component 6, it moves, and the recess is simultaneously moved outward from the end of the sealing section. The exposed gap allows the fluid storage chamber 3 to be connected to the outside. To facilitate the actuation of the second component 6 by the push element, some embodiments may incorporate a column-shaped force-bearing section in the inner bore of the second component 6. When an external force is applied to the second component 6, the push element can brace itself against the force-bearing section and thereby move the second component 6.

[0036] The liquid storage element for a nebulizing device in the above-mentioned embodiment comprises a liquid storage body 1 and a lid 2 mounted on the liquid storage body 1, wherein the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1 together form a liquid storage chamber 3 for receiving the nebulizing substrate, and wherein the lid 2 is movably arranged relative to the liquid storage body 1. During use, the lid 2 is moved relative to the liquid storage body 1 to reduce the volume of the liquid storage chamber 3. The nebulizing substrate contained in the liquid storage chamber 3 is thereby extruded by the volume reduction, so that it is expelled through the liquid outlet opening 104 to saturate the liquid receiving element 10. The speed of movement of the lid 2 relative to the liquid storage body 1 is controllable.The higher the relative speed of movement, the shorter the time required to saturate the liquid receiving element 10. This allows for rapid saturation of the liquid receiving element 10 when the liquid storage element is first installed in the nebulizing device, thus reducing the user's waiting time and improving the user experience.

[0037] As in Fig. 5 and Fig. As shown in Figure 6, the embodiment of the present invention further provides a nebulizing device comprising a nebulizing component and the liquid storage element for the nebulizing device described above. The nebulizing component comprises a liquid receiving element 10 and a liquid supply opening 11, wherein the liquid supply opening 11 serves to communicate with the liquid outlet opening 104, so that the nebulizing substrate in the liquid storage chamber 3 can enter the liquid receiving element 10 through the liquid outlet opening 104 and the liquid supply opening 11.

[0038] It is self-evident that the liquid storage element in the present embodiment is identical to that described in the preceding embodiments, and therefore will not be explained in detail here. The liquid receiving element 10 in the present embodiment can be a liquid storage wool, but is not limited to this. The atomizing component can further comprise an atomizing core – the atomizing core can heat and atomize the atomizing substrate to generate an aerosol. The liquid receiving element 10 surrounds the atomizing core peripherally, and through-holes are provided in the atomizing core. Through these through-holes, the atomizing substrate in the liquid receiving element 10 can enter the atomizing core to be heated.

[0039] In one embodiment, the atomizing device further comprises a power supply unit. The atomizing component and the liquid storage element are located in the same housing 9. The power supply unit has a receptacle that receives the housing in order to electrically connect the atomizing component to the power supply unit. The power supply unit can supply current to the atomizing component. The power supply unit can include a battery or a printed circuit board, but is not limited to this. Receiving the housing 9 through the receptacle means that the receptacle of the power supply unit is connected and fixed to the housing 9. After this connection, the power supply unit and the atomizing component are electrically connected.In some embodiments, the power supply unit can be arranged directly in the housing 9 together with the atomizing component and the liquid storage element. In other embodiments, the power supply unit can also be connected to the housing 9 via a connection during use.

[0040] As in Fig.As shown in Figure 6, one embodiment of the housing 9 has an opening at one end. A limiting projection 901 is formed on the inner wall of the housing 9, and a locking groove 202, corresponding to the limiting projection 901, is provided on the outer surface of the cover 2. The liquid storage element is designed to be inserted into the housing 9 through the opening. The cover 2 serves to cover the opening and is secured to the housing 9 by the snap-fit ​​connection between the limiting projection 901 and the locking groove 202, thus preventing movement of the cover 2 after assembly. The cover 2 not only covers and seals the opening 103 of the liquid storage element 1 but also covers the opening at the bottom of the housing 9. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a separate bottom cover for the housing 9 – this simplifies the assembly of the atomizing device.In some embodiments, the liquid storage element does not need to be arranged in the housing 9 before use – it can be mounted on the atomizing device only when required. Alternatively, the liquid storage element can also be integrated directly into the housing 9 and remain in an inactive state before use. For example, the liquid storage element can be fixed to the housing 9 by a snap-fit ​​mechanism. In the inactive state, the liquid outlet opening 104 of the liquid storage element is not in contact with the liquid supply opening 11. During use, the liquid storage element is pressed into the housing 9 so that the limiting projection 901 on the housing 9 engages in the locking groove 202 of the cover 2 and secures the liquid storage element.After being pressed in, the liquid storage element is in the activated state, and the liquid outlet opening 104 is connected to the liquid supply opening 11. Simultaneously with the pressing of the liquid storage element, the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1 move relative to each other, thereby reducing the volume of the liquid storage chamber 3. In this way, the atomizing substrate is forced through the liquid outlet opening 104 and the liquid supply opening 11 into the liquid receiving element 10 to wet it. Until the impregnation is complete, the cover 2 is placed on the opening side and fixed by the snap connection between the limiting projection 901 and the snap groove 202 on the housing 9, so that it is positively connected to the housing 9. After this, no further relative displacements occur between the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1.In this state, the liquid storage element can introduce the atomizing substrate into the atomizing component at a stable flow rate. In other words, after impregnation is complete, the connection between the cover 2 and the liquid storage body 1 is not only positioned by the second limiting unit, but also secured by the connection between the cover 2 and the housing 9. This further improves the stability of the structure.

[0041] The nebulizing device provided in the preceding embodiments comprises a liquid storage body 1 and a lid 2 mounted on the liquid storage body 1. The lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1, by virtue of their enclosing arrangement, form a liquid storage chamber 3 for receiving the nebulizing substrate, wherein the lid 2 and the liquid storage body 1 are arranged to be movable relative to each other. During use, the lid 2 is moved relative to the liquid storage body 1 to reduce the volume of the liquid storage chamber 3. This reduction in volume extrudes the nebulizing substrate contained in the liquid storage chamber 3, causing it to be expelled through the liquid outlet opening 104 to saturate the liquid receiving element 10. The speed of movement of the lid 2 relative to the liquid storage body 1 is controllable.The higher the relative speed of movement, the shorter the time required to saturate the liquid receiving element 10. This allows for rapid saturation of the liquid receiving element 10 when the liquid storage element is first installed in the nebulizing device, thus reducing the user's waiting time and improving the user experience.

[0042] Specific examples have been used above to illustrate the present invention. These serve only to facilitate understanding of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Furthermore, those skilled in the technical field of the present invention may make several simple conclusions, modifications, or substitutions based on the concept of the present invention. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Claims

[1] Liquid storage element for a nebulizing device, characterized by that it includes the following: a liquid storage body, wherein a liquid outlet opening is provided at one end of the liquid storage body and an opening is provided at the other end of the liquid storage body; and a lid that is attached to the liquid storage body and covers the opening; wherein the lid and the liquid storage body, by their enclosing arrangement, form a liquid storage chamber for storing nebulizing substrate, wherein the liquid storage chamber is fluidically connected to the liquid outlet opening, and the lid and The liquid storage bodies are arranged to be movable relative to each other, whereby the relative movement between the lid and the liquid storage body reduces the volume of the liquid storage space, so that the nebulizing substrate contained in the liquid storage space is pushed out of the liquid storage element through the liquid outlet opening. [2] Liquid storage element for a nebulizing device according to claim 1, characterized by that the lid has an inner wall and an outer wall spaced apart from each other, wherein the open end of the liquid storage body is clamped between the inner wall and the outer wall, and wherein the liquid storage body is arranged to be sealed at least with the inner wall. [3] Liquid storage element for a nebulizing device according to claim 2, characterized by, that a first connection state and a second connection state exist between the lid and the liquid storage body, wherein the volume of the liquid storage space in the first connection state is a first volume, the volume of the liquid storage space in the second connection state is a second volume, the first volume being larger than the second volume; and wherein the lid has a first limiting section and a second limiting section, the first limiting section being configured to cooperate with the liquid storage body to limit the connection state between the lid and the liquid storage body to the first connection state, and the second limiting section being configured to cooperate with the liquid storage body to limit the connection state between the lid and the liquid storage body to the second connection state. [4] Liquid storage element for a nebulizing device according to claim 3, characterized by , that the lid has an extension section which corresponds to the shape of the opening, wherein the extension section interacts in a sealed manner with the inner surface and / or the outer surface of the liquid storage body, and wherein a locking opening is provided on the extension section which is designed as the first limiting section, and wherein a locking projection is provided on the liquid storage body which engages in the locking opening in order to limit the connection state between the lid and the liquid storage body to the first connection state. [5] Liquid storage element for a nebulizing device according to claim 4, characterized by, that the extension section comprises the outer wall and the inner wall, wherein a groove is defined between the outer wall and the inner wall in which one end of the liquid storage body with the opening is slidably inserted, and wherein a sealing element is arranged between the inner wall and the liquid storage body, and wherein the locking opening is provided on the outer wall and the locking projection is provided on the outer surface of the liquid storage body. [6] Liquid storage element for a nebulizing device according to claim 5, characterized by , that the second limiting section comprises the bottom of the groove, the bottom of the groove serving to abut the end face of the end of the liquid storage body having the opening in order to limit the connection state between the cover and the liquid storage body to the second connection state. [7] Liquid storage element for a nebulizing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by , that an elongated guide groove is provided on the outer surface of the liquid storage body, wherein a rib is arranged on the lid which engages in the guide groove and serves to guide movement. [8] Misting device, characterized by , comprising: a nebulizing component and a liquid storage element for a nebulizing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the nebulizing component has a liquid receiving element and a liquid supply opening, and wherein the liquid supply opening serves to be connected to the liquid outlet opening so that the nebulizing substrate contained in the liquid storage space can enter the liquid receiving element via the liquid outlet opening and the liquid supply opening. [9] Nebulizing device according to claim 8, characterized by that the atomizing device further comprises a housing, wherein the atomizing component and the liquid storage element are both arranged inside the housing, an opening side is provided at one end of the housing, a limiting projection is provided on the inner wall of the housing, and a locking groove is provided on the outer surface of the cover, corresponding to the limiting projection, wherein the liquid storage element serves to be inserted into the housing through the opening side, and wherein the cover serves to cover the opening side and to be fixed to the housing by the locking connection between the limiting projection and the locking groove in order to limit the movement of the cover after assembly. [10] Nebulizing device according to claim 9, characterized bythat the nebulizing device further comprises a power supply unit, wherein the power supply unit has a receptacle for receiving the housing, so that the nebulizing component is electrically connected to the power supply unit.

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