Atomizers and electronic atomizers

Abstract

This application proposes an atomizer and an electronic atomizing device, the atomizer comprising a housing comprising a liquid storage cavity for storing a liquid substrate and an atomizing assembly for atomizing the liquid substrate to produce an aerosol, the atomizer further comprising an identification element having an identifiable color, configured in an annular shape, surrounding and joining to the housing, and providing a visual indication of the color associated with the unique characteristics of the atomizer. The atomizer described above allows a user or power supply mechanism to easily identify the unique characteristics of the atomizer through the identification color combined on the housing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202222917340.3, filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration on October 31, 2022, entitled "Atomizer and Electronic Atomization Device", the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] Embodiments of the present application relate to the field of electronic atomization technology, and more particularly to atomizers and electronic atomization devices.

Background Art

[0003] Tobacco products (such as cigarettes and cigars) burn the tobacco during use and generate tobacco smoke. Attempts have been made to create alternatives to these tobacco combustion products by making products that release compounds without combustion.

[0004] One example of such a product is a heating device that releases compounds by heating rather than burning the material. For example, the material can be tobacco or other non-tobacco products, which may or may not contain nicotine. Another example is aerosol delivery products such as so-called electronic atomization devices. These devices typically contain a liquid that is heated and vaporized to produce an inhalable aerosol. Known electronic atomization devices typically include a memory such as an EPROM, EEPROM, NFC tag, etc. for storing specific electrical component characteristic information or liquid characteristic information of the electronic atomization device, such as components and vaporization characteristics.

Summary of the Invention

[0005] One embodiment of the present application provides an atomizer including a housing, inside which a liquid storage chamber for storing a liquid substrate, an atomization assembly for atomizing the liquid substrate to generate an aerosol is provided, the atomizer further The identification element includes an identification element having an identifiable color, configured as an annular shape, surrounding the housing, and bonded to the housing, and providing a visual representation of a color associated with the unique characteristics of the atomizer.

[0006] In certain implementations, the identification element has a different color than the housing.

[0007] In certain implementations, the identification elements are arranged in a ring around the housing.

[0008] In certain implementations, the identification element is positioned at a certain angle to the long axis of the atomizer.

[0009] In certain implementations, the angle between the identification element and the long axis of the atomizer is between 50° and 80°.

[0010] In certain implementations, the identification element has a flat cross-section along the long axis of the atomizer.

[0011] In certain implementations, the cross-section of the identification element along the long axis of the atomizer is, It includes a first dimension extending along the long axis of the atomizer and a second dimension extending perpendicular to the long axis of the atomizer, wherein the first dimension is greater than the second dimension.

[0012] In certain implementations, the atomizer further... The proximal and distal ends extend along the long axis, A suction port located at the proximal end, An air intake port, and an airflow channel located between the air intake port and the suction port, wherein the air intake port, the suction port, and the airflow channel are arranged to define an airflow path from the air intake port through the atomizing assembly to the suction port, and to deliver the aerosol to the suction port, Housing is A first portion adjacent to or defining the proximal end, A second portion adjacent to or defining the distal end, The identifying element surrounds the second part, or is joined to the second part and abuts against the first part.

[0013] In certain implementations, the outer surface of the identification element smoothly joins with the outer surface of the first part.

[0014] In certain implementations, the identification element is molded onto the housing using a moldable material.

[0015] In a particular implementation, the housing includes a first and second part oriented along its long axis. An identification element forms part of the first part, including a stepped surface adjacent to the second part. The stepped surface is angled relative to the cross-section of the second part.

[0016] Another embodiment of this application also proposes an electron atomizer, which is: An atomizer used to atomize a liquid substrate and generate an aerosol, A power supply mechanism for supplying power to an atomizer, the power supply mechanism having a receiving cavity into which the atomizer is inserted at least partially removable during use to establish a conductive connection with the power supply mechanism.

[0017] The atomizer includes the housing, and this housing contains, A liquid storage chamber for storing a liquid substrate, Includes an atomizing assembly for atomizing a liquid substrate to produce an aerosol.

[0018] The atomizer further includes an identifying element having a distinguishable color that at least partially surrounds or is bonded to the housing and provides a visual representation of the color associated with the atomizer's inherent characteristics.

[0019] In certain implementations, when the atomizer is at least partially housed within the receiving cavity, the identification element is exposed or bare on the outside of the power supply mechanism.

[0020] In certain implementations, when the atomizer is at least partially received within the receiving cavity, the identification element abuts against the power supply mechanism and provides at least partially a stopper to the atomizer received within the receiving cavity.

[0021] In certain implementations, the power supply mechanism further includes the following.

[0022] Includes a color sensor for detecting the color of the identification element to determine the unique characteristics of the atomizer.

[0023] In certain implementations, when the identification element is flexible and the atomizer is at least partially received within the receiving cavity, the identification element provides at least partially an airtight seal between the power supply mechanism and the housing of the atomizer.

[0024] The above-described atomizer enables the user or the power supply mechanism to easily identify the unique characteristics of the atomizer through the identification color combined on the housing.

[0025] One or more embodiments are illustrated by the figures of the corresponding accompanying drawings, but these illustrative figures do not constitute limitations on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are similar elements. Unless otherwise specified, the figures of the accompanying drawings are not to scale.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0026] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic atomization device according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the atomizer of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an exploded schematic diagram from one perspective of the atomization assembly of FIG. 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an exploded schematic diagram from one perspective of the atomization assembly of FIG. 2. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view from one perspective of the atomizer of FIG. 2. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the porous material shown in Figure 5 from a different viewpoint. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the main housing from a different viewpoint. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the main housing in Figure 7 from one viewpoint. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of one of the identification elements in Figure 8 from a different perspective. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is an enlarged schematic diagram of Part A of Figure 8. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the main housing in another embodiment. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the main housing before the identification element is molded in another embodiment. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the main housing shown in Figure 12 after the identification elements have been molded to the outside. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is a schematic view from a different perspective after the identification elements have been molded to the outside of the main housing shown in Figure 12. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0027] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more detailed description of this application is provided below, along with the attached drawings and specific implementations.

[0028] As one embodiment of this application, we propose an electron vaporizer including an atomizer 100 that stores and vaporizes a liquid substrate to generate an aerosol, and a power supply mechanism 200 that supplies power to the atomizer 100, as shown in Figure 1.

[0029] In the optional implementation, as shown in Figure 1, the power supply mechanism 200 includes a receiving cavity 270 positioned at one end along the longitudinal direction to receive at least a portion of the atomizer 100, and electrical contacts 230 at least partially exposed on the surface of the receiving cavity 270. These electrical contacts are used to form an electrical connection with the atomizer 100 when at least a portion of the atomizer 100 is received and housed within the power supply mechanism 200, thereby supplying power to the atomizer 100.

[0030] According to the preferred implementation shown in Figure 1, the atomizer 100 includes an electrical contact 21 on the end facing the power supply mechanism 200 along its longitudinal direction in order to establish a conductive connection between the atomizer 100 and the power supply mechanism 200 by contacting the electrical contact 230 when at least a portion of the atomizer 100 is received within the receiving cavity 270.

[0031] The seal 260 is provided within the power supply mechanism 200. This seal isolates at least a portion of the internal space of the power supply mechanism 200, forming the aforementioned receiving cavity 270. In the preferred implementation shown in Figure 1, the seal 260 is configured to extend in the cross-sectional direction of the power supply mechanism 200. It is preferably made of a flexible material such as silicone gel. This prevents any liquid substrate that may penetrate from the atomizer 100 into the receiving cavity 270 from flowing toward internal components of the power supply mechanism 200, such as the controller 220 and sensor 250.

[0032] In the preferred implementation shown in Figure 1, the power supply mechanism 200 also includes a battery cell 210 for power supply, located at the opposite end of the receiving cavity 270 along its length. It also includes a controller 220 positioned between the battery cell 210 and the receiving cavity 270. The controller 220 controls the current between the battery cell 210 and the first electrical contact 230 in a manipulative manner.

[0033] During use, the power supply mechanism 200 includes a sensor 250 for detecting the inhaled airflow generated when the atomizer 100 is inhaled. Based on the detection signal from this sensor 250, the controller 220 controls the battery cell 210 to output current to the atomizer 100.

[0034] In a more preferred implementation shown in Figure 1, the power supply mechanism 200 includes a charging interface 240 at the opposite end of the receiving cavity 270 used to charge the battery cell 210.

[0035] Figures 2-5 show a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the atomizer 100 of Figure 1, and include a housing that includes the following:

[0036] The main body 10. As shown in Figures 2-5, the main body 10 is roughly a flattened cylinder. The main body 10 has a proximal end 110 and a distal end 120 that face each other along its length. According to typical usage requirements, the proximal end 110 is configured as the end from which the user inhales the aerosol, and an inhalation port 113 is provided at the proximal end 110 for user inhalation. The distal end 120 is designed to connect to the power supply mechanism 200, and the distal end 120 of the main body 10 is open, allowing necessary functional components to be installed inside the main body 10. A removable end cap 20 is fitted to the open end of the main body 10 to seal the distal end 120 of the main body 10. The main body 10 and the end cap 20 form the outer casing or housing of the atomizer 100. In certain implementations, the primary housing 10 and / or the end cap 20 may be rigid and include, for example, hard metal or polymer plastic.

[0037] Furthermore, in the examples shown in Figures 2-4, the electrical contact 21 extends from the surface of the end cap 20 into the interior of the atomizer 100, with a portion of it exposed to the outside of the atomizer 100, thereby forming a conductive connection with the electrical contact 230 through contact. In addition, an air intake port 22 is provided on the end cap 20 to allow outside air to enter the atomizer 100 during inhalation.

[0038] Furthermore, referring to Figures 2-4, the primary housing 10 is, It includes portions 111 and 112, wherein portion 111 is near or defines the proximal end 110, and portion 112 is near or defines the distal end 120.

[0039] Furthermore, the width dimension of the portion 111 adjacent to portion 112 is greater than the width dimension of portion 112, and the thickness dimension of the portion 111 adjacent to portion 112 is greater than the thickness dimension of portion 112. During assembly, portion 112 is fitted into or inserted into the receiving cavity 270 of the power supply mechanism 200, while portion 111 is exposed or positioned outside the receiving cavity 270 of the power supply mechanism 200. Furthermore, when portion 112 of the atomizer 100 is fitted into or housed in the receiving cavity 270 of the power supply mechanism 200, portion 111 abuts against the power supply mechanism 200 near the edge of the receiving cavity 270, forming a stopper.

[0040] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 3-5, the primary housing 10 is provided with a liquid storage cavity 12 for storing a liquid substrate and an atomizing assembly for drawing the liquid substrate from the liquid storage cavity 12 and heating the atomized liquid substrate. Here, the atomizing assembly generally includes a capillary liquid guide element for drawing the liquid substrate and a heating element bonded to the liquid guide element, which heats at least a portion of the liquid substrate within the guide element to generate an aerosol when energized. In an optional implementation, the liquid guide element may include flexible fibers such as cotton fibers, nonwoven fabrics, or glass fiber ropes, or porous materials with a microporous structure such as porous ceramics or porous glass. The heating element may be bonded to the liquid guide element by printing, vapor deposition, sintering, or physical assembly, or wrapped around the liquid guide element.

[0041] Furthermore, in the implementation shown in Figures 3-5, the atomizing assembly includes: a porous body 30 for absorbing and supplying a liquid substrate, and a heating element 40 for heating and vaporizing the liquid substrate absorbed by the porous body 30. Furthermore, in the schematic cross-sectional structure shown in Figure 5, the aerosol output tube 11 is provided axially within the main housing 10, and the liquid storage cavity 12 is provided within the main housing 10 for storing the liquid substrate. In this implementation, the aerosol output tube 11 extends at least partially into the liquid storage cavity 12, which is formed by the space between the outer wall of the aerosol output tube 11 and the inner wall of the main housing 10. The first end of the aerosol output tube 11 communicates with a suction port 113 at its relatively proximal end 110. The second end is airflow connected at its relatively distal end 120 to an atomizing chamber 340 formed between the atomizing surface 320 of the porous body 30 and the end cap 20. This allows the aerosol generated by the heating element 40 vaporizing the liquid substrate to be released into the atomizing chamber 340 and transported to the suction port 113 for inhalation.

[0042] Referring further to the structure of the porous body 30 shown in Figures 3, 4, 5, and 6, the shape of the porous body 30 in this embodiment is generally a block structure, but is not limited thereto. According to a preferred design of this embodiment, it includes an arch shape with an atomizing surface 320 facing the end cap 20 along the axial direction of the main housing 10. During use, the side of the porous body 30 opposite the atomizing surface 320 is in fluid communication with the liquid storage cavity 12 and can absorb the liquid substrate. The microporous structure within the porous body 30 then conducts the liquid substrate to the atomizing surface 320 for heating and atomization, forming an aerosol which is released from the atomizing surface 320.

[0043] In certain implementations, the porous body 30 may be made of a hard capillary structure such as porous ceramic, porous glass ceramic, or porous glass. The heating element 40 is preferably a conductive track formed on the atomizing surface 320 by sintering a resistance paste after printing, with all or most of its surface firmly bonded to the atomizing surface 320. Alternatively, in other variations of the implementation, the heating element 40 can be obtained by bonding a sheet or mesh-like resistance substrate to the atomizing surface 320. Of course, in some embodiments, the heating element 40 may be made of a material such as stainless steel, nickel-chromium alloy, iron-chromium-aluminum alloy, or titanium metal.

[0044] Naturally, the heating element 40 is formed on the atomizing surface 320, and after assembly, the electrical contact 21 comes into contact with the heating element 40, thereby supplying power to the heating element 40.

[0045] Referring further to Figures 3-5, a stent 60 and a flexible sealing element 70 are also provided within the primary housing 10 to assist in sealing the liquid storage cavity 12, with the sealing element 70 sealing the exposure of the liquid storage cavity 12. The flexible sealing element 70 is positioned at least partially between the liquid storage cavity 12 and the stent 60, and its shape conforms to the cross-section of the silhouette within the primary housing 10, thereby providing a seal to the liquid storage cavity 12 and preventing leakage of the liquid substrate from the liquid storage cavity 12. To further prevent shrinkage deformation of the flexible material sealing element 70 from affecting the airtightness of the seal, a support is provided on the stent 60 by housing it within the flexible sealing element 70.

[0046] Furthermore, referring to Figures 3-5, in order to assist in the installation and fixation of the porous body 30, the rigid stent 60 has a holding space 64 away from the liquid storage cavity 12, and the porous body 30 is housed and held within the holding space 64 of the stent 60, and further, The system includes a flexible sealing element 50 positioned between the porous body 30 and the stent 60, the flexible sealing element 50 being a cartridge in the shape of a generally hollow cylinder, and its internal hollow portion for holding the porous body 30 is attached to the outside of the porous body 30 by a close arrangement.

[0047] The rigid stent 60 then holds the porous body 30 having a flexible sealing element 50 in place, which in some embodiments may include a generally open circular shape toward the lower end, and the holding space 64 is used to house and hold the flexible sealing element 50 and the porous body 30. The flexible sealing element 50 can seal the gap between the porous body 30 and the stent 60 to prevent the liquid substrate from leaking out through the gap between them in one embodiment. On the other hand, the flexible sealing element 50 is located between the porous body 30 and the stent 60, which is advantageous for the porous body 30 to be stably housed within the stent 60 to avoid loosening.

[0048] Furthermore, in certain implementations, the stent 60 is rigid and contains at least one of the following: organic polymer, plastic, ceramic, metal, etc. The flexible sealing element 70 contains at least one of the following: silicone, rubber, or thermoplastic elastomer. The flexible sealing element 50 also contains at least one of the following: silicone, rubber, or thermoplastic elastomer.

[0049] Referring further to Figures 3-5, to ensure smooth permeation of the liquid substrate and aerosol output, a pilot hole 71 for liquid substrate circulation is provided on the flexible seal element 70, a pilot channel 61 is provided on the stent 60, and a pilot hole 51 is provided on the flexible seal element 50. During use, the liquid substrate in the liquid storage cavity 12 flows through the pilot hole 71, pilot channel 61, and pilot hole 51 in sequence to the porous body 30, as indicated by arrow R1 in Figures 4 and 5. This then moves to the atomizing surface 320 after absorption and vaporization, and the generated aerosol is released into the atomizing chamber 340 defined between the atomizing surface 320 and the end cap 20.

[0050] Furthermore, after assembly, the sealing element 70 seals the liquid storage cavity 12, which is at least partially supported by the stent 60, allowing the liquid substrate in the liquid storage cavity 12 to exit only through the pilot hole 71.

[0051] Referring to arrow R2 in Figures 3 and 4, on the output path of the aerosol during suction, the first socket 72 is provided on a flexible seal element 70 having the lower end of the supply aerosol output pipe 11, the second socket 62 is provided on the corresponding stent 60, and the window 63 is provided on the opposite side of the main housing 10 where the atomizing surface 320 is in airflow communication with the second socket 62. After installation, the complete suction airflow path is shown in Figures 3 and 4 by arrow R2, with outside air entering the atomizing chamber 340 through the air intake 22 on the end cap 20, and then the generated aerosol is transported from the window 63 to the second receptacle 62 and output to the aerosol output pipe 11 through the first receptacle 72.

[0052] Referring to the implementation shown in Figure 6, the porous body 30 is formed into an arc shape and has side walls 31 and 32 in opposite width directions, with a bottom wall 33 extending between side walls 31 and 32, and the lower surface of the bottom wall 33 is configured as an atomizing surface 320. The side walls 31 and 32 also extend in the longitudinal direction of the porous body 30, thereby defining a liquid channel 34 that extends in the longitudinal direction of the porous body 30 between the side walls 31, side walls 32 and the bottom wall 33, and receiving and absorbing the liquid substrate flowing through the pilot hole 71, guide channel 61 and pilot hole 51 via the liquid channel 34.

[0053] As further shown with reference to Figure 6, the porous body 30 further includes an upper wall 35 extending in the cross-sectional direction of the atomizer 100 between the side walls 31, 32. Here, the upper wall 35 and the bottom wall 33 are positioned opposite each other in the height direction of the porous body 30. For example, as shown in Figure 6, the bottom wall 33 is located at the lower end of the porous body 30 in the height direction, and the upper wall 35 is located at the upper end of the porous body 30 in the height direction. Similarly, the extended length of the upper wall 35 in the length direction of the porous body 30 is shorter than the extended length of the bottom wall 33.

[0054] Similarly, the upper wall 35 is the central portion adjacent to the length of the porous body 30. In the height direction of the porous body 30, the liquid channel 34 has an open opening 341 on both sides of the upper wall 35, and when assembled, the opening 341 is opposite the pilot hole 71 and / or the guide channel 61 and / or the pilot hole 51, thereby allowing the liquid channel 34 to receive the liquid substrate under flow from the pilot hole 51 through the opening 341.

[0055] Referring further to Figures 3 and 4, the sealing element 50 is generally hollow and cartridge-shaped, with an internal hollow used to accommodate and enclose the receiving cavity of the porous body 30, which is then assembled to wrap around the porous body 30. The sealing element 50 is provided with a number of convex tendons 52 to enhance the sealing effect after installation, which mainly fill the gap between the stent 60 and the porous body 30 and prevent leakage from the gap between the stent 60 and the porous body 30 during liquid movement. In the implementation, a relatively good sealing effect is achieved by collectively connecting the convex tendons 52 to form an annular ring and surrounding or being surrounded by a pilot hole 51. In a particular implementation, the convex tendons 52 are located on the peripheral and upper end walls of the sealing element 50, and the convex tendons 52 are surrounded or bounded by at least one closing ring surrounding the pilot hole 51.

[0056] Furthermore, after assembly, the interference fitting region between the porous body 30 and the inner surface of the holding space 64 of the stent 60 is defined by a convex tendon 52, which then lifts the seal, and in one embodiment, the convex tendon 52 is at least partially compressed by the porous body 30 and the stent 60.

[0057] Furthermore, the stent 60 is supported and held in place by the end cap 20 during assembly.

[0058] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 7 to 10, the primary housing 10 of the atomizer 100 is arranged as follows: The identification element 13 provides a visual representation of a color associated with the unique properties of the atomizer 100.

[0059] The identification element 13 has an identifiable color that allows the identification element 13 to have a color associated with a unique characteristic, providing display or identification, thereby allowing a user or a color sensor within the power supply mechanism 200 to easily identify the unique characteristics of the atomizer 100. Also, for example, in a particular implementation, the power supply mechanism 200 includes a color sensor for detecting the color of the identification element 13, thereby determining the unique characteristics of the atomizer 100.

[0060] In a particular implementation, the unique characteristics of the atomizer 100 may include the flavor of the fragrance contained in the liquid base (e.g., peach, mint, orange). For example, in a particular implementation, the identification element 13 has a color associated with the flavor of the fragrance contained in the liquid base, for example, the identification element 13 may have yellow to identify or indicate a liquid base containing orange flavor, or the identification element 13 may have green to identify or indicate a liquid base containing mint flavor, each identifying or indicating the flavor of the fragrance contained in the liquid base.

[0061] In a particular implementation, for example, the above-mentioned unique properties may include the nicotine concentration in the liquid substrate, i.e., the nicotine content.

[0062] In a particular implementation, for example, the above-mentioned unique characteristics may include the maximum capacity of the liquid storage cavity 12 within the atomizer 100 (e.g., 2 mL or 3 mL).

[0063] In a particular implementation, for example, the above-mentioned unique characteristics may include the optimal vaporization power or vaporization temperature of the liquid substrate in the atomizer 100.

[0064] In a particular implementation, for example, the above-mentioned unique properties may include at least one of the viscosity, specific heat, boiling point, or vaporization efficiency of the liquid substrate in the atomizer 100.

[0065] For example, in some specific implementations, the above-mentioned unique characteristics may include at least one of the following: the initial resistance value of the heating element 40 in the atomizer 100, the TCR value, the optimal heating power, etc.

[0066] In addition, in certain implementations, the identification element 13 has a different color from parts 111 and / or 112 of the primary housing 10. For example, in certain implementations, parts 111 and / or 112 of the primary housing 10 are black or transparent, and the identification element 13 is at least one of yellow, green, red, blue, purple, or other colors.

[0067] In the implementations shown in Figures 7-10, the identification element 13 is annular in shape around the primary housing 10. Furthermore, the identification element 13 is positioned at an angle.

[0068] Specifically, the atomizer 100 includes a first side surface 130 and a second side surface 140 that extend in the thickness direction, and the identification element 13 has an annular shape that slopes from the first side surface 130 to the second side surface 140.

[0069] As shown in Figure 7, the identification element 13 forms an angle α with the central axis or long axis axis m of the atomizer 100, and in a particular implementation, the angle α is 50° to 80°.

[0070] As shown in Figures 7-10, the identification element 13 is positioned around or bonded to portion 112 of the primary housing 10, and positioned relative to or adjacent to portion 111. After assembly, the outer surface of the identification element 13 is closely bonded to or coplanar with the outer surface of portion 112 adjacent to portion 111.

[0071] As shown in Figures 7-10, the cross-section of the identification element 13 along the long axis of the atomizer 100 is flat. Specifically, as shown in Figures 9 and 10, the cross-section of the identification element 13 along the long axis of the atomizer 100 has a first dimension d1 extending in the direction of the long axis of the atomizer 100, and a second dimension d2 extending perpendicular to the direction of the long axis of the atomizer 100, with the first dimension d1 being larger than the second dimension d2.

[0072] For example, in some specific implementations, the first dimension d1 is 1 to 4 mm and the second dimension d2 is 0.2 to 2 mm.

[0073] As further shown in Figures 7-10, the width and / or thickness of the portion 112 of the primary housing 10 is constant, and the identification element 13 has a lower surface 131 that protrudes axially away from the portion 111 and defines a step between the lower surface 131 of the primary housing 10 and the surface of the portion 112, so that the lower surface 131 of the identification element 13 abuts against the power supply mechanism 200 when the portion 112 of the primary housing 10 is received in the receiving cavity 270 of the power supply mechanism 200. The lower surface 131 defining the step is also angled relative to the longitudinal axis of the atomizer 100 or the cross-section of the primary housing 10 and / or portion 112 which has an angled angle.

[0074] Even when the atomizer 100 is received inside the power supply mechanism 200, the identification element 13 is exposed or exposed to the outside of the power supply mechanism 200, and the identification element 13 is visible when the atomizer 100 is received inside the power supply mechanism 200.

[0075] In certain implementations, the identification element 13 is prepared independently before being joined to the primary housing 10 by welding or riveting.

[0076] For example, in the implementations shown in Figures 9 and 10, the identification element 13 is made from an organic polymer plastic and then incorporated into the primary housing 10 by ultrasonic welding. In particular, in the implementations shown in Figures 9 and 10, the identification element 13 is positioned with a convex beam 132 on its upper surface, and in the implementation, the convex beam 132 is ultrasonically welded (an ultrasonic welding process term used to provide an energy guide angle during ultrasonic welding). Similarly, in Figures 9 and 10, an ultrasonic overflow slot 115 around the portion 112 is provided on the portion 112 of the primary housing 10 to collect excess adhesive generated by melting during ultrasonic welding and to prevent solute from spilling onto the surface of the primary housing 10 during ultrasonic welding.

[0077] Figure 11, another embodiment, shows a schematic diagram of an identification element 13a that is mounted on a portion 112a of the primary housing 10 by swaging it, specifically the portion 112a of the primary housing 10 having a card slot 115a, and at least one snap 132a being provided on the inner surface of the identification element 13a. In assembly, the identification element 13a is stably joined to the primary housing 10 by swiping the identification element 13a outside the portion 112a of the primary housing 10 and snapping the snap 132a into the card slot 115a. In the above implementation, the identification element 13 / 13a is rigid.

[0078] As shown in Figures 12-14, another embodiment illustrates an identification element 13b directly molded around a primary housing 10 using a moldable material. A portion 112b of the primary housing 10 has an injection molding slot 115b surrounding it circumferentially. The identification element 13b is formed by curing a moldable material, such as silicone or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), injected into the injection molding slot 115b, for example, using a two-color injection molding process. In the implementation shown in Figures 12-14, a slot 116b is provided on a portion 111b of the primary housing 10 adjacent to portion 112b. The slot 116b is used to position or seal a mold within it to prevent the moldable material from overflowing the injection molding slot 115b. After preparation is complete and the mold has been removed, the slot 116b is exposed or opened.

[0079] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 14, an injection molding slot for two-color injection molding is provided on at least one side of the width of portion 112b of the primary housing 10. During the injection process, a supply channel for injection is provided. After injection is complete, the material in the injection molding slot hardens integrally with the identification element 13b to form an extension portion 133b. The extension portion 133b extends along the long axis of the primary housing 10 across portion 112b.

[0080] In this implementation, when the portion 112b of the primary housing 10 of the atomizer 100 is housed or received within the receiving cavity 270 of the power supply mechanism 200, the flexible identification element 13b, formed by two-color injection molding, abuts against the open end of the receiving cavity 270. This also provides an airtight seal in the gap between the atomizer 100 and the receiving cavity 270. Alternatively, the flexible identification element 13b can be used to provide a seal between the primary housing 10 and the receiving cavity 270 of the power supply mechanism 200.

[0081] In certain implementations, in addition to the basic polymer plastic or silicone material, the identification elements 13 / 13a / 13b may also be fitted with or contain fluorescent or phosphorescent materials. This is more effective in improving the color recognition of the identification elements 13 / 13a / 13b.

[0082] The specification and accompanying drawings of this application provide preferred embodiments of this application, but it should be noted that they are not limited to the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above specification, and all such improvements and modifications should be within the scope of protection of the claims appended to this application.

Claims

1. An atomizer characterized by including a housing, wherein inside the housing, Liquid storage chamber for storing liquid substrates, An atomization assembly is provided for atomizing a liquid substrate to generate an aerosol. The atomizer further, An atomizer comprising an identification element having an identifiable color, wherein the identification element is configured as an annular shape, surrounds the housing, and is joined to the housing, providing a visual representation of a color associated with the unique characteristics of the atomizer.

2. The atomizer according to claim 1, wherein the identification element has a different color from the housing.

3. The atomizer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the identification element is in an angled arrangement having an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the atomizer.

4. The atomizer according to claim 3, wherein the pinch angle between the identification element and the longitudinal axis of the atomizer is 50 to 80°.

5. The atomizer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the identification element is flat along the cross-section in the longitudinal direction of the atomizer.

6. The cross-section of the identification element along the long axis of the atomizer is The atomizer according to claim 5, characterized in that it includes a first dimension extending along the long axis direction of the atomizer and a second dimension extending perpendicular to the long axis direction of the atomizer, wherein the first dimension is larger than the second dimension.

7. The atomizer according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the housing includes a first portion and a second portion arranged in the longitudinal direction, having a proximal end and a distal end, the first portion being adjacent to or defining the proximal end, the second portion being adjacent to or defining the distal end, and the identification element surrounding or joined to the second portion and in contact with the first portion.

8. The atomizer according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the housing includes a first portion and a second portion arranged in the longitudinal direction, the identification element forms a portion of the first portion, the identification element includes a stepped surface adjacent to the second portion, and the stepped surface is angled with respect to the cross-section of the second portion.

9. The atomizer according to claim 7, characterized in that the outer surface of the identification element smoothly engages with the outer surface of the first portion.

10. The atomizer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the identification element is molded onto the housing by a moldable material surrounding the housing.

11. An electronic atomizing device, An atomizer used to atomize a liquid substrate and generate an aerosol, A power supply mechanism for supplying power to the atomizer, wherein the power supply mechanism includes a receiving cavity into which the atomizer is at least partially removable, and a conductive connection is established with the power supply mechanism during use, The atomizer includes a housing, and the housing contains, Liquid storage chamber for storing liquid substrates, It is characterized by having an atomization assembly for atomizing a liquid substrate to generate an aerosol, An electronic atomizer wherein the atomizer further includes an identification element having an identifiable color, the identification element being configured as an annular shape, surrounding the housing, and being joined to the housing, to provide a visual representation of a color associated with the unique characteristics of the atomizer.

12. The electronic atomizing device according to claim 11, characterized in that when the atomizer is at least partially received in the receiving cavity, the identification element is exposed to the outside of the power supply mechanism or is visible.

13. The electronic atomizing device according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that when the atomizer is at least partially received in the receiving cavity, the identification element contacts the power supply mechanism to at least partially provide a stopper for the atomizer received in the receiving cavity.

14. The aforementioned power supply mechanism The electronic atomizing apparatus according to claim 11 or 12, further comprising a color sensor for detecting the color of the identification element and determining the unique characteristics of the atomizer.

15. The electronic atomizing apparatus according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the identification element is flexible, and when the atomizer is at least partially housed in the receiving cavity, the identification element provides at least a partially airtight seal between the power supply mechanism and the housing of the atomizer.

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