Atomizing medium components and aerosol generators

Abstract

The atomizing medium component (100) includes a casing component (10), the casing component (10) having a storage space (10e) for storing an unatomized strip medium (40), an atomizing cavity (10a) for heating and atomizing the strip medium (40) to form an aerosol, and a containment space (10f) for containing the atomized strip medium (40). At least one partition (20) is formed between the storage space (10e) and the containment space (10f), and between the atomizing cavity (10a). By providing at least one partition (20) between the storage space (10e), the containment space (10f), and the atomizing cavity (10a), the storage space (10e), the containment space (10f), and the atomizing cavity (10a) are separated, preventing aerosols in the atomizing cavity (10a) from penetrating into the storage space (10e) and contaminating the strip-shaped medium (40) stored in the storage space (10e). Furthermore, it is possible to prevent residual smoke or odors generated in the containment space (10f) from entering the storage space (10e) and causing contamination.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of atomization technology, and particularly to an atomization medium component and an aerosol generating device.

Background Art

[0002] In related technologies, by processing an aerosol generation substrate into a strip-shaped medium, it is possible to supply the strip-shaped medium to an atomization component quantitatively and continuously. When the strip-shaped medium is heated, the generated aerosol diffuses around and may even penetrate into the unheated fresh medium. In such cases, the fresh medium is contaminated and the fresh medium absorbs moisture. After the contaminated or moisture-absorbed medium is heated, it usually has an adverse effect on the flavor and impairs the user experience. Furthermore, the strip-shaped medium generates smoke residues and odors after heating, which also affect the fresh medium.

Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of such a situation, an embodiment of the present invention aims to provide an atomization medium component and an aerosol generating device that can improve the contamination of the medium and enhance the user experience.

[0004] An embodiment of the present invention provides an atomization medium component. The atomization medium component includes a casing component, The casing component has a storage space for storing an unatomized strip-shaped medium, an atomization cavity for heating and atomizing the strip-shaped medium to form an aerosol, and a storage space for accommodating the strip-shaped medium after atomization. At least one partition is formed between the storage space and the accommodation space, and / or between the atomization cavity.

[0005] In some embodiments, the at least one partition includes a first partition separating the storage space and the accommodation space.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first partition includes a first bent sub-part and a second bent sub-part connected to the first bent sub-part.

[0007] The first bent sub-part constitutes a part of the storage space, and the second bent sub-part constitutes a part of the storage space.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first bent sub-section and the second bent sub-section are connected to form an S-shaped baffle structure.

[0009] In some embodiments, the atomizing cavity has a supply port for the strip medium to enter the atomizing cavity, and the at least one partition includes a second partition located near the supply port or installed at the supply port.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second partition is formed with a first medium passage opening for the passage of the strip-shaped medium, and the first medium passage opening is fitted with a gap between it and the strip-shaped medium.

[0011] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the first medium passage opening is the same as or similar to the cross-sectional shape of the strip medium along the thickness direction of the strip medium.

[0012] In some embodiments, the at least one partition includes a third partition installed between the second partition and the storage space.

[0013] In some embodiments, the third partition is formed with a second medium passage opening for the passage of the strip-shaped medium, and the second medium passage opening is fitted with a gap between it and the strip-shaped medium.

[0014] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the second medium passage opening is the same as or similar to the cross-sectional shape of the strip medium along the thickness direction of the strip medium.

[0015] In some embodiments, the supply port is fitted with the strip-shaped medium in a gap.

[0016] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the supply port is the same as or similar to the cross-sectional shape of the strip medium along the thickness direction of the strip medium.

[0017] In some embodiments, the at least one partition includes an isolation cover, which covers at least the strip-shaped medium stored within the storage space.

[0018] In some embodiments, the isolation cover is A cover body that covers the outside of the strip-shaped medium stored in the storage space, and One end is connected to the cover body, and the other end extends in the direction of the atomizing cavity, and includes an extended portion that covers at least a portion of the strip-shaped medium from the storage space to the atomizing cavity.

[0019] In some embodiments, a passage is formed within the stretched portion for the strip-shaped medium to pass through, and the passage is fitted with the strip-shaped medium in a gap.

[0020] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the passage is the same as or similar to the cross-sectional shape of the strip medium along the thickness direction of the strip medium.

[0021] In some embodiments, the at least one partition includes a partition structure integrally formed with the casing component and / or a partition member that is molded independently and then attached to the casing component.

[0022] Embodiments of the present invention further provide an aerosol generator. The aerosol generator is A host with mounting space provided, and This includes an atomizing medium component installed within the aforementioned mounting space.

[0023] The atomization medium component provided by the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects. By providing at least one partition between the storage space, the accommodation space and the atomization cavity, the storage space, the accommodation space and the atomization cavity can be separated, preventing the aerosol in the atomization cavity from penetrating into the storage space and contaminating the belt-shaped medium stored in the storage space, and also preventing the smoke residue or odor generated in the accommodation space from invading the storage space and causing contamination.

Brief Description of Drawings

[0024] [Figure 1] It is a structural schematic diagram of an aerosol generating device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is an exploded view of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] It is an exploded view of the atomization medium component shown in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] It is a structural schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 1 with the outer cover omitted. [Figure 5] It is a structural schematic diagram of the atomization medium component shown in FIG. 2 with the cover body and the feeding component omitted. [Figure 6] It is a structural schematic diagram of an atomization medium component according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] It is a structural schematic diagram of the box body of FIG. 6. [Figure 8] It is a structural schematic diagram of the atomization medium component shown in FIG. 6 with the cover body omitted. [Figure 9] It is a cross-sectional view of the atomization medium component shown in FIG. 6. [Figure 10] It is a structural schematic diagram of an atomization medium component according to the third embodiment of the present invention with the cover body omitted. [Figure 11] It is an exploded view of FIG. 10.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0025] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0026] In describing embodiments of the present invention, the directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "top," and "bottom" are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in Figures 3 and 4. Here, the term "height direction" refers to the up-and-down direction, the "thickness direction" refers to the front-to-back direction, and the "width direction" refers to the left-to-right direction. These are intended to facilitate the description of embodiments of the present invention and to simplify the description, and do not suggest or imply that the shown devices or parts have a specific direction, or that they must be configured and operate in a specific direction. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for explanatory purposes only and should not be understood as suggesting or implying relative importance.

[0027] A first embodiment of the present invention provides an atomizing medium component for a strip-shaped medium. Please refer to Figures 2 to 5, Figure 2. The atomizing medium component 100 can be used to contain a strip-shaped medium 40.

[0028] A first embodiment of the present invention also provides an atomizing medium component comprising a strip medium 40 and an atomizing medium component 100 according to any embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] The atomizing medium component 100 includes a casing component 10 and a feed component 30.

[0030] The casing component 10 has a storage space 10e, a containment space 10f, and an atomization cavity 10a. The storage space 10e is for storing unatomized strip-shaped medium 40 (fresh medium), and the containment space 10f is for containing atomized strip-shaped medium 40 (atomized medium). The atomization cavity 10a is in communication with the outside, and the strip-shaped medium 40 can be atomized within the atomization cavity 10a, generating an aerosol, which is then discharged so that the user can inhale it. The heating atomization method for the strip-shaped medium 40 includes, but is not limited to, one or a combination of resistance, electromagnetic, laser, microwave, etc.

[0031] The atomizing cavity 10a has a supply port 101a and an outlet port 102a. The strip-shaped medium 40 can enter the atomizing cavity 10a through the supply port 101a, and after being heated and atomized in the atomizing cavity 10a, it is discharged through the outlet port 102a.

[0032] After the strip-shaped medium 40 is heated in the atomization cavity 10a, some of the aerosol generated in the atomization cavity 10a overflows into the storage space 10e via the supply port 101a, and some overflows into the containment space 10f via the discharge port 102a. When the overflowing aerosol enters the storage space 10e, it contaminates the fresh medium in the storage space 10e, causing the medium to become damp and altering its flavor and composition. Furthermore, after the strip-shaped medium 40 is heated, smoke residue and odor are generated, and when this smoke residue and odor enter the storage space 10e, it also affects the fresh medium. For this reason, it is necessary to separate the space between the fresh medium and the atomized medium, thereby preventing the fresh medium from being contaminated or dampened.

[0033] To address the above issues, at least one partition 20 is formed between the storage space 10e and the containment space 10f within the casing component 10, and / or between it and the atomization cavity 10a. This prevents aerosols overflowing from the atomization cavity 10a from entering the storage space 10e and causing contamination, and also prevents smoke residue or odors generated in the containment space 10f from entering the storage space 10e and contaminating the fresh medium, thereby ensuring the effectiveness of sealed storage of the fresh medium. At the same time, a low-cost structural design can be achieved. The partition 20 may include a partition structure integrally molded with the casing component 10, and / or a partition member that is molded separately and then attached to the casing component 10. Here, the partition structure may include one or more selected from ribs, reinforcing ribs, blocks, baffle plates, etc. The partition member may include one or more selected from isolation covers, sealing members, check valves, etc.

[0034] In some embodiments, at least one partition 20 is formed between the storage space 10e and the containment space 10f. This prevents smoke residue and odors from the containment space 10f or its vicinity from entering the storage space 10e and causing contamination, while at the same time preventing aerosols overflowing from the outlet 102a of the atomizing cavity 10a toward the containment space 10f from entering the storage space 10e. At least one partition 20 is also formed between the storage space 10e and the atomizing cavity 10a to reduce or prevent aerosols overflowing from the supply port 101a of the atomizing cavity 10a toward the storage space 10e from entering the storage space 10e.

[0035] In other embodiments, an isolation cover may be directly installed to cover the fresh medium in the storage space 10e, thereby placing the fresh medium in a relatively sealed space, which provides maximum protection for the fresh medium.

[0036] Please refer to Figures 3 to 5 and Figure 2. At least one partition 20 includes a first partition 21 installed between the storage space 10e and the containment space 10f. The casing component 10 has a containment cavity 10b, and the first partition 21 divides the containment cavity 10b within the casing component 10 into a first sub-cavity 10c and a second sub-cavity 10d, which are independent of each other. That is, the first partition 21 divides the casing component 10 into two independent spaces, the first sub-cavity 10c and the second sub-cavity 10d.

[0037] Please refer to Figures 3 and 2 for illustrative purposes. The casing component 10 includes a box body 11 and a cover body 12 that covers the box body 11. The box body 11 includes a housing cavity 10b having an opening, and the first partition 21 is installed inside the housing cavity 10b. The cover body 12 covers the opening and, together with the box body 11 and the first partition 21, defines a first sub-cavity 10c and a second sub-cavity 10d that are independent of each other.

[0038] To facilitate the assembly or replacement of the strip-shaped medium 40, the box body 11 and the cover body 12 are detachably connected. That is, when the assembly or replacement of the strip-shaped medium 40 is necessary, the box body 11 and the cover body 12 can be separated, the strip-shaped medium 40 can be assembled or replaced on the box body 11, and then the cover body 12 can be attached. Exemplarily, the box body 11 and the cover body 12 can be connected by methods such as magnetic attraction, engagement connection, screw connection, or plug connection. Of course, in other embodiments, the box body 11 and the cover body 12 can be connected in a way that makes them inaccessible, such as by ultrasonic connection or welding. Note that "inaccessible" means that they cannot be removed without damaging the box body 11 or the cover body 12, and the box body 11 and the cover body 12 are used or discarded as a single unit.

[0039] The feed component 30 is for transporting a strip-shaped medium 40 capable of generating aerosols, which generate aerosols that can be inhaled by the user within the atomizing cavity 10a.

[0040] The strip-shaped medium 40 is placed in the containment cavity 10b and connected to the feed component 30, which drives the strip-shaped medium 40 to move within the atomization cavity 10a. As a result, used strip-shaped medium 40 located within the atomization cavity 10a is removed from the atomization cavity 10a, and unused strip-shaped medium 40 moves into the atomization cavity 10a for heating and atomization by the atomization component 300. This generates an aerosol with a relatively consistent flavor, which is then available for use by the user.

[0041] The feed component 30 includes a first winding shaft 31a located in a first subcavity 10c and a second winding shaft 32a located in a second subcavity 10d. The outer circumference of the first winding shaft 31a is for winding a strip-shaped medium 40, which is unwound from the first winding shaft 31a, passes through the atomization cavity 10a, and then wound around the outer circumference of the second winding shaft 32a. In other words, the unatomized strip-shaped medium 40 is unwound from the first winding shaft 31a and, after atomization, is wound onto the second winding shaft 32a.

[0042] For example, both ends of the strip-shaped medium 40 are wound around the outer circumference of the first winding shaft 31a and the outer circumference of the second winding shaft 32a, respectively. As the second winding shaft 32a rotates, the strip-shaped medium 40 wound around the first winding shaft 31a is carried along, passing through the atomization cavity 10a and being wound around the second winding shaft 32a. In this case, the rotation direction of the second winding shaft may be clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0043] Here, unwinding refers to the process of peeling off the rolled substrate along its radial direction, causing delamination between the outer layer and the inner layer of the substrate. When the strip-shaped medium 40 is wound around the outer circumference of the first winding shaft 31a, the unwinding of the strip-shaped medium 40 from the first winding shaft 31a refers to the process of delamination between the outer layer and the inner layer of the strip-shaped medium 40.

[0044] Here, winding refers to a method of winding a continuous product using a winding cylinder, winding shaft, etc. After the strip-shaped medium 40 passes through the atomization cavity 10a, it is wound around the outer circumference of the second winding shaft 32a and wound by the second winding shaft 32a, which refers to the process of winding the atomized strip-shaped medium 40 using the second winding shaft 32a, that is, forming it into a roll.

[0045] Specifically, the strip-shaped medium 40 has a certain width and thickness, but its length is a flexible, elongated structure that can be extended and folded according to the actual situation.

[0046] The surface of the strip-shaped medium 40 is coated with, immersed in, or embedded with an aerosol-generating substrate for generating aerosols. The aerosol-generating substrate includes, but is not limited to, pharmaceuticals or nicotine-containing materials.

[0047] Exemplary, the strip-shaped medium 40 may include a base band and aerosol-generating substrates coated alternately and at intervals on the base band.

[0048] Here, the base strip is any strip that can withstand the atomization temperature, has a predetermined flexibility, and can be unwound and wound up, for example, a paper strip, a polymer strip, a metal base strip, a graphite base strip, etc. The base strip may also be a metal mesh, which may be formed by weaving metal wires or by providing a plurality of through holes in a metal sheet.

[0049] The strip-shaped medium 40 is wound into a spiral and attached to the outer circumference of the first winding shaft 31a shown in Figure 3. The end of the strip-shaped medium 40 is then pulled out from the spiral and passed through the atomizing cavity 10a, and finally fixed to the outer circumference of the second winding shaft 32a. This process can be completed before the atomizing medium component 100 leaves the factory, allowing customers to replace and install it themselves. It can also be sold separately, allowing users to assemble it themselves.

[0050] An embodiment of the present invention provides an aerosol generator. Please refer to Figures 1 and 2. The device includes a host 200, an atomizing component 300, and an atomizing medium component according to any embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] The host 200 is equipped with a mounting space 210a, and the atomizing medium component 100 is detachably installed within the mounting space 210a. That is, after assembling a new strip of medium 40 into the atomizing medium component 100, the atomizing medium component 100 is installed in the mounting space 210a to make it available for use by the user. After the strip of medium 40 in the atomizing medium component 100 is used up, the atomizing medium component 100 is removed from the mounting space 210a of the host 200 and then replaced with a new strip of medium 40, thereby reducing the user's operating costs. Alternatively, making the entire atomizing medium component 100 replaceable improves the user's convenience.

[0052] For illustrative purposes, please refer to Figure 2. The host 200 includes a main body 210 and an outer cover 220 that covers the main body 210. The main body 210 includes a mounting space 210a having a mounting opening, and the outer cover 220 covers the mounting opening.

[0053] To facilitate maintenance and replacement of the atomizing medium component 100, it is necessary to make the atomizing medium component 100 easy to remove and install. The main body 210 and the outer cover 220 are detachably connected. Exemplarily, the main body 210 and the outer cover 220 may be connected by means of, for example, magnetic attraction, engagement, screw, plug-in, or ultrasonic.

[0054] The host 200 includes a power supply component, and the atomizing component 300 is electrically connected to the power supply component and is for atomizing the strip-shaped medium 40. Exemplary, at least a portion of the structure of the atomizing component 300 extends into the atomizing cavity 10a and is used to atomize the strip-shaped medium 40 located within the atomizing cavity 10a. For example, the heat-generating component of the atomizing component 300 extends into the atomizing cavity 10a and is used to atomize the strip-shaped medium 40 located within the atomizing cavity 10a.

[0055] The specific location of the atomizing component 300 is not limited here. For example, in some embodiments, the heat-generating component of the atomizing component 300 may be provided on the atomizing medium component 100. For instance, the heat-generating component may extend into the atomizing cavity 10a, and the connection end of the atomizing component 300 may be provided on, for example, the host 200.

[0056] For other embodiments, please refer to Figure 2. The atomizing component 300 may be provided in the host 200. Once the atomizing medium component 100 is assembled into the mounting space 210a, the heat-generating component of the atomizing component 300 can extend into the atomizing cavity 10a.

[0057] Refer to Figure 2. The host 200 includes a drive component 230, a portion of which extends into the housing cavity 10b and is driven to at least the second winding shaft 32a. That is, the drive component 230 can drive the second winding shaft 32a. The drive component 230 is provided in the host 200, and when the atomizing medium component 100 is assembled into the mounting space 210a, the drive component 230 is driven to the second winding shaft 32a.

[0058] Exemplary examples, in some embodiments, the drive component 230 may be driven and connected only to the second winding shaft 32a. In other embodiments, the drive component 230 may be driven and connected to both the first winding shaft 31a and the second winding shaft 32a.

[0059] The drive component 230 drives and rotates the second winding shaft 32a, thereby moving the strip-shaped medium 40 wound on the first winding shaft 31a through the atomization cavity 10a and winding it onto the second winding shaft 32a.

[0060] For example, the first winding shaft 31a is a damper rotation shaft, meaning that the first winding shaft 31a receives a constant damping force during rotation. For instance, the first winding shaft 31a may be connected to a damper gear, a motor, a torsion spring, or press-fitted with either the atomizing medium component 100 or the host 200.

[0061] By setting the first winding shaft 31a to receive a constant damper force during rotation, the strip-shaped medium 40 can be given a constant pre-tensioning force during rotation, thereby improving the reliability of the strip-shaped medium 40 during its movement. This allows for more precise control of the transport distance of the strip-shaped medium 40 and also helps to avoid damage to the strip-shaped medium 40 during its movement.

[0062] When the user needs to inhale, the second winding shaft 32a is rotated by the drive component 230, which in turn rotates the first winding shaft 31a. This causes the strip-shaped medium 40 to be continuously unwound from the first winding shaft 31a, and the unwound strip-shaped medium 40 is atomized by the atomizing component 300 in the atomizing cavity 10a along the path. The aerosol generated in the atomizing cavity 10a is discharged and becomes available for the user to inhale. The atomized strip-shaped medium 40 is then wound onto the second winding shaft 32a. All of these aerosol generators can respond to user operations in real time, can be started at any time to continuously supply and atomize a large amount of strip-shaped medium 40, and can stop supplying or atomizing at any time, with virtually no delay in response time. After the user has used up the strip-shaped medium 40 for a certain period of time or a certain number of times, the user can open the host 200, remove the atomizing medium component 100 and replace it directly with a new atomizing medium component 100, or open the atomizing medium component 100 further and replace it with the strip-shaped medium 40 of the next roll themselves.

[0063] In related technologies, the unatomized aerosol-generating substrate strip and the atomized aerosol-generating substrate strip are installed in the same space. Therefore, the flavor of the atomized aerosol-generating substrate affects the flavor of the unatomized aerosol-generating substrate, resulting in a change in the flavor of the atomized aerosol-generating substrate and affecting the user experience. At the same time, debris generated from the atomized aerosol-generating substrate strip tends to adhere to the unatomized aerosol-generating substrate strip. This causes the atomized aerosol-generating substrate strip to emit an unpleasant odor, such as a burnt smell, which also affects the user experience.

[0064] An atomizing medium component according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a casing component 10, a first partition 21, and a feed component 30. By providing the first partition 21 within the casing component 10, the first partition 21 is used to partition the housing cavity 10b within the casing component 10 into a first sub-cavity 10c and a second sub-cavity 10d, which are independent of each other. That is, the first partition 21 divides the space within the casing component 10 into two independent spaces: the first sub-cavity 10c and the second sub-cavity 10d. The unatomized strip medium 40 is wound around the first winding shaft 31a in the first sub-cavity 10c, and the atomized strip medium 40 is wound around the second winding shaft 32a in the second sub-cavity 10d. In other words, by placing the unatomized strip-shaped medium 40 and the atomized strip-shaped medium 40 in two separate spaces, isolation between the two is achieved. Specifically, the first sub-cavity 10c is a space in which the unatomized strip-shaped medium 40 can be active, and the second sub-cavity 10d is a space in which the atomized strip-shaped medium 40 and foreign matter such as its detached parts can be active. The atomized medium component 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention suppresses to some extent the mixing of flavors between the unatomized strip-shaped medium 40 and the atomized strip-shaped medium 40 by providing a partition structure. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent debris generated from the atomized strip-shaped medium 40 from adhering to the unatomized strip-shaped medium 40, thereby preventing the generation of burnt odors and the like to some extent.

[0065] For illustrative purposes, please refer to Figure 3. The casing component 10 has a flattened box shape and includes a box body 11 and a cover body 12 that covers the box body 11. The box body 11 and the cover body 12 are joined together along the thickness direction, and the first partition 21 is provided within the storage cavity 10b. The box body 11, the cover body 12, and the first partition 21 jointly define the storage space 10e and the storage space 10f. The feed component 30 is provided on the bottom side of the atomization cavity 10a, and the strip-shaped medium 40 moves laterally within the atomization cavity 10a. Here, the lateral direction, the thickness direction, and the vertical direction are orthogonal to each other.

[0066] There are multiple methods by which the first partition 21 divides the housing cavity 10b within the casing component 10 into a first sub-cavity 10c and a second sub-cavity 10d that are independent of each other. For illustrative examples of some embodiments, please refer to Figures 3 to 5. The first sub-cavity 10c and the second sub-cavity 10d are installed separately on a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the casing component 10. That is, the first sub-cavity 10c and the second sub-cavity 10d are located on the same plane and installed separately on the same plane, separated from each other by the first partition 21.

[0067] In other embodiments, the first subcavity 10c and the second subcavity 10d are installed separately along the thickness direction of the casing component 10. That is, the first subcavity 10c and the second subcavity 10d are installed separately along the thickness direction of the casing component 10, i.e., the first subcavity 10c and the second subcavity 10d are stacked in the thickness direction and separated from each other by a first partition 21.

[0068] In embodiments of the present invention, the case in which the first subcavity 10c and the second subcavity 10d are installed separately on a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the casing component 10 will be described as an example.

[0069] Exemplary, the first subcavity 10c includes a storage space 10e for storing unatomized strip-shaped medium 40, and the second subcavity 10d includes a storage space 10f for accommodating the atomized strip-shaped medium 40. The first winding shaft 31a is provided in the storage space 10e, and the second winding shaft 32a is provided in the storage space 10f. That is, the storage space 10e is for storing unatomized strip-shaped medium 40, and the storage space 10f is for accommodating the atomized strip-shaped medium 40.

[0070] In related technologies, after atomization by the atomizing component, the aerosol-generating substrate strip undergoes deformation, hardening, edge fraying, and layer separation. However, since the aerosol generators in these technologies lack a dedicated structure for housing the atomized aerosol-generating substrate strip, the likelihood of debris generation from the atomized aerosol-generating substrate strip increases further.

[0071] On the other hand, in the embodiment of the present invention, by providing a storage space 10f within the second sub-cavity 10d for specially storing the atomized strip-shaped medium 40, the generation of debris can be reduced to some extent. Furthermore, by separating the first sub-cavity 10c and the second sub-cavity 10d, the amount of debris entering the first sub-cavity 10c and adhering to the unatomized strip-shaped medium 40 can be reduced. In addition, by providing a second winding shaft 32a within the storage space 10f for winding the atomized strip-shaped medium 40, the generation of debris can be further reduced by winding the atomized strip-shaped medium 40 into a roll. At the same time, by providing a storage space 10e within the first sub-cavity 10c for specially storing the unatomized strip-shaped medium 40, a protective effect is provided to the unatomized strip-shaped medium 40, reducing the probability that the unatomized strip-shaped medium 40 will generate an unpleasant odor, thereby improving the user experience.

[0072] For illustrative purposes, please refer to Figures 3 to 5 for some embodiments. The first partition 21 has a curved section, which includes a first curved sub-section 211 and a second curved sub-section 212. The first curved sub-section 211 and the second curved sub-section 212 are connected to form a generally S-shaped baffle structure, and the centers of curvature of the first curved sub-section 211 and the centers of curvature of the second curved sub-section 212 are located on opposite sides of the curved section, respectively. The first curved sub-section 211 constitutes part of the storage space 10e, and the second curved sub-section 212 constitutes part of the storage space 10f.

[0073] In other embodiments, the first partition 21 may not have a curved section, and the storage cavity 10b may be directly divided into a first sub-cavity 10c and a second sub-cavity 10d by a straight section.

[0074] As can be understood, the first partition section 21 has a curved section including a first curved sub-section 211 and a second curved sub-section 212, where the first curved sub-section 211 constitutes part of the storage space 10e and the second curved sub-section 212 constitutes part of the containment space 10f. That is, the storage space 10e and the containment space 10f can be provided in a curved shape, for example, in an arc shape. This is advantageous to some extent for winding the strip-shaped medium 40 and allows for full utilization of the space in the containment cavity 10b. Furthermore, it becomes possible to correspondingly reduce the volume of the atomizing medium component 100, resulting in a better user experience.

[0075] The first curved sub-section 211 and the second curved sub-section 212 are connected. Here, the first curved sub-section 211 and the second curved sub-section 212 may be directly connected or indirectly connected. For example, the first partition section 21 further includes a transition stage, and the first curved sub-section 211 and the second curved sub-section 212 are connected via the transition stage. This makes it easier to design the storage space 10e and the containment space 10f.

[0076] Exemplary, the first curved sub-section 211 and the second curved sub-section 212 are smoothly connected. For example, the first curved sub-section 211 and the second curved sub-section 212 are tangential to each other at the connection point. This reduces sharp angles and pointed parts in the storage space 10e and the containment space 10f, which is advantageous for winding the strip medium 40, prevents scratches or damage to the strip medium 40, and improves the reliability of the atomizing medium component 100. It also allows for full utilization of the space in the containment cavity 10b.

[0077] The first partition 21 includes a baffle plate, which may be integrally molded with the box body 11. It may be formed to protrude upward from the cavity bottom surface facing the opening of the housing cavity 10b. The cover body 12 covers the opening and adheres tightly to the front end surface of the baffle plate, thereby defining the mutually independent first sub-cavity 10c and second sub-cavity 10d. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the first partition 21 may further include a sealing member installed between the baffle plate and the cover body 12. This sealing member may be made of a sealing material such as silicone rubber, thereby further improving the isolation effect between the first sub-cavity 10c and the second sub-cavity 10d.

[0078] Of course, in other embodiments, the baffle plate may be integrally molded with the cover body 12, or part of it may be formed in the box body 11 and part of it in the cover body 12. In other embodiments, the baffle plate may be molded separately and then assembled to the box body 11 or the cover body 12.

[0079] For illustrative purposes, please refer to Figure 3. The feed component 30 includes a storage disk 31 on which a first winding shaft 31a is provided, and the storage disk 31 is rotatably installed in the storage space 10e. The unatomized strip of medium 40 is placed on the storage disk 31. In other words, by providing the storage disk 31, the storage disk 31 can rotate, which is advantageous for unwinding the strip of medium 40 from the storage disk 31, and reduces friction between the strip of medium 40 and the casing component 10 during the unwinding process.

[0080] Of course, in other embodiments, the feed component 30 may not have a storage disk 31, and the unatomized strip medium 40 may be placed directly on the casing component 10.

[0081] For illustrative purposes, please refer to Figure 3. The feed component 30 includes a housing disk 32 on which a second winding shaft 32a is provided, and the housing disk 32 is rotatably installed within the housing space 10f. The atomized strip-shaped medium 40 is placed on the housing disk 32. In other words, by providing the housing disk 32, the housing disk 32 can rotate, which is advantageous for winding the strip-shaped medium 40 onto the housing disk 32, and reduces friction between the strip-shaped medium 40 and the casing component 10 during the winding process.

[0082] Of course, in other embodiments, the feed component 30 may not have a storage disk 32, and the atomized strip-shaped medium 40 may be placed directly on the casing component 10.

[0083] After being atomized by the atomizing component 300, the strip-shaped medium 40 undergoes deformation, hardening, edge fraying, and layer separation. In its natural state, the volume of the strip-shaped medium 40 increases; in other words, for strip-shaped medium 40 of the same length, the diameter when wound into a coil before atomization is smaller than the diameter when wound into a coil after atomization. Therefore, the space required to accommodate the atomized strip-shaped medium 40 must be larger than the space required to store the unatomized strip-shaped medium 40. Exemplarily, on a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the casing component 10, the cross-sectional area of ​​the containment space 10f is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the storage space 10e. This ensures that the space of the containment space 10f is larger than the space of the storage space 10e, improving the space utilization rate within the casing component 10 and facilitating miniaturization of the atomizing medium component 100.

[0084] For example, on a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the casing component 10, the cross-sectional area of ​​the housing disk 32 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the storage disk 31. This ensures that the space of the housing space 10f is larger than the space of the storage space 10e.

[0085] Of course, in other embodiments, the space of the containment space 10f may be smaller than or equal to the space of the storage space 10e. For example, after the strip-shaped medium 40 penetrates the atomization cavity 10a, a peeling structure is provided to peel the atomized aerosol-generating substrate from the base strip. Since the thickness of the strip-shaped medium 40 after peeling is reduced, the space of the containment space 10f can be set to be smaller than the space of the storage space 10e.

[0086] Please refer to Figures 3 to 5. The curvature centers of the first curved sub-section 211 and the second curved sub-section 212 are located on opposite sides of the curve, respectively. That is, the first curved sub-section 211 and the second curved sub-section 212 curve toward opposite sides of the curve, or the openings of the first curved sub-section 211 and the second curved sub-section 212 face toward opposite sides of the curve, respectively. For example, the curve extends along the height direction of the atomizing medium component 100, and the openings of the first curved sub-section 211 and the second curved sub-section 212 face toward opposite sides along the width direction of the atomizing medium component 100. This allows for full utilization of the space of the containment cavity 10b, and by providing the curve, the first sub-cavity 10c and the second sub-cavity 10d can be separated from each other within a finite space. The volume of the atomizing medium component 100 is reduced to some extent, resulting in a better user experience.

[0087] By placing the curvature centers of the first curved sub-section 211 and the second curved sub-section 212 on opposite sides of the curved section, the dimensions of the atomizing medium component 100 can be reduced compared to the case where the housing cavity 10b is divided into a first sub-cavity 10c and a second sub-cavity 10d by a straight section without a curved section.

[0088] For example, when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the casing component 10, the line connecting the curvature center of the first curved sub-section 211 and the curvature center of the second curved sub-section 212 coincides with the central axis of the casing component 10. That is, when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the casing component 10, the curvature centers of the first curved sub-section 211 and the curvature centers of the second curved sub-section 212 lie on the projection of the central axis of the casing component 10. In other words, both the first curved sub-section 211 and the second curved sub-section 212 are positioned at the center of the containment cavity 10b. For example, the atomization cavity, containment space, and storage space are arranged in a straight line along the vertical direction. Note that "coincidence" here refers to either a perfect coincidence or an approximate coincidence.

[0089] As can be understood, when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the casing component 10, the centers of curvature of the first curved sub-part 211 and the second curved sub-part 212 are positioned on the central axis, and the first curved sub-part 211 constitutes part of the storage space 10e, and the second curved sub-part 212 constitutes part of the containment space 10f, thereby allowing the centers of the storage space 10e and the containment space 10f to be positioned on the central axis of the casing component 10. The strip-shaped medium 40 can move into the gap between the first partition 21 and the inner wall of the casing component 10, thereby making full use of the space in the containment cavity 10b. The volume of the atomizing medium component 100 is reduced to some extent, resulting in a better user experience.

[0090] As can be understood, the strip-shaped medium 40 wound in a spiral generally exhibits a cylindrical shape, and a cylindrical strip-shaped medium 40 is advantageous for unwinding and winding. This allows the unatomized strip-shaped medium 40 wound on the first winding shaft 31a to be provided in a generally cylindrical shape, and the atomized strip-shaped medium 40 wound on the second winding shaft 32a to be provided in a generally cylindrical shape. Exemplarily, the first curved sub-section 211 is made into the first arc step, and the second curved sub-section 212 is made into the second arc step. As a result, the storage space 10e and the containment space 10f are also generally cylindrical spaces, the space of the containment cavity 10b can be fully utilized, and this is advantageous for unwinding and winding the strip-shaped medium 40.

[0091] For example, the diameter of the first arc step is smaller than the diameter of the second arc step. This makes it possible to make the cross-sectional area of ​​the storage space 10f larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the storage space 10e on a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the casing component 10, and consequently make the space of the storage space 10f larger than the space of the storage space 10e.

[0092] The first and second arc sections are smoothly connected. This reduces sharp angles and pointed parts in the storage space 10e and the containment space 10f, which is advantageous for winding the strip medium 40, prevents scratches or damage to the strip medium 40, and improves the reliability of the atomizing medium component 100. It also allows for full utilization of the space in the containment cavity 10b.

[0093] A gap can be used between the supply port 101a, the discharge port 102a and the strip-shaped medium 40. This allows the strip-shaped medium 40 to move smoothly, prevents clogging, and avoids the edges of the supply port 101a and discharge port 102a rubbing against and damaging the strip-shaped medium 40. In some embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the supply port 101a and / or discharge port 102a (referring to the cross-section of the strip-shaped medium 40 perpendicular to the direction of travel at the supply port 101a) can be the same as or similar to the cross-sectional shape of the strip-shaped medium 40 (referring to the cross-section of the strip-shaped medium 40 perpendicular to the direction of travel at the supply port 101a, or the cross-section along the thickness direction of the strip-shaped medium 40). Exemplarily, the cross-section of the strip-shaped medium 40 is rectangular, and the rectangular cross-section has a width dimension and a thickness dimension, the width dimension being greater than the thickness dimension. The cross-sections of both the supply port 101a and the discharge port 102a are rectangular or rectangular-like in shape, and the rectangular or rectangular-like cross-section has a width dimension and a height dimension, with the width dimension being greater than the height dimension. Furthermore, the width direction of the cross-sections of the supply port 101a and the discharge port 102a is parallel or approximately parallel to the width direction of the cross-section of the strip-shaped medium 40, and the thickness direction of the cross-sections of the supply port 101a and the discharge port 102a is parallel or approximately parallel to the height direction of the cross-section of the strip-shaped medium 40. The width and height dimensions of the cross-section of the supply port 101a are greater than the width and thickness dimensions of the cross-section of the unatomized strip-shaped medium 40, respectively, and the width and height dimensions of the cross-section of the discharge port 102a are greater than the width and thickness dimensions of the cross-section of the atomized strip-shaped medium 40, respectively.

[0094] In some embodiments, the gap formed between the periphery of the supply port 101a and / or outlet port 102a and the strip-shaped medium 40 can be further used as an airflow passage to introduce outside air into the atomizing cavity 10a or to allow the airflow within the atomizing cavity 10a to flow out. As is understood, the dimensions of the gap should not be too small. Otherwise, the suction resistance may become excessive, the pressure within the atomizing cavity 10a may become too low, causing suction turbulence and affecting the suction experience. Of course, the dimensions of the gap should not be too large either. This is to reduce leakage of the aerosol generated within the atomizing cavity 10a from the supply port 101a and outlet port 252.

[0095] As can be understood, if the cross-sectional dimensions of the supply port 101a are slightly larger than the cross-sectional dimensions of the strip medium 40, the gap formed between the periphery of the supply port 101a and the strip medium 40 becomes smaller. In this case, since the periphery of the supply port 101a is formed as at least one second partition of the partition 20, it becomes extremely difficult for the aerosol in the atomizing cavity 10a to overflow from the supply port 101a and contaminate the fresh medium. In some embodiments, the height of the cross-section of the supply port 101a can be set to be 0.1 mm to 1.5 mm (including the values ​​at both ends) larger than the thickness of the cross-section of the strip medium 40, and the width of the cross-section of the supply port 101a can be set to be 0.5 mm to 4 mm (including the values ​​at both ends) larger than the width of the cross-section of the strip medium 40.

[0096] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 3 to 5. The atomizing medium component 100 includes a gas outlet passage 10n provided at one end of the casing component 10. One end of the gas outlet passage 10n communicates with the atomizing cavity 10a, and the other end communicates with the outside. The strip-shaped medium 40 is atomized by the atomizing component 300 in the atomizing cavity 10a to generate an aerosol. The aerosol enters the gas outlet passage 10n from the atomizing cavity 10a, flows out through the gas outlet passage 10n, and is available for the user to inhale.

[0097] Exemplary, in some embodiments, when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the casing component 10, the line connecting the center of curvature of the first curved sub-section 211 and the center of curvature of the second curved sub-section 212 coincides with the central axis of the casing component 10 in the height direction. The gas outlet passage 10n is provided at the top end of the casing component 10. That is, the gas outlet passage 10n, atomization cavity 10a, containment space 10f, and storage space 10e are installed along the height direction of the atomizing medium component 100. This makes it possible to reduce the dimensions of the atomizing medium component 100 in the width direction, at least.

[0098] In other embodiments, when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the casing component 10, the line connecting the center of curvature of the first curved sub-section 211 and the center of curvature of the second curved sub-section 212 coincides with the central axis in the width direction of the casing component 10. The gas outlet passage 10n is provided at the top end of the casing component 10. That is, the containment space 10f and the storage space 10e are installed along the width direction of the atomizing medium component 100. This makes it possible to reduce the height dimension of the atomizing medium component 100, at least.

[0099] In an embodiment of the present invention, the case is described as one in which the line connecting the center of curvature of the first curved sub-section 211 and the center of curvature of the second curved sub-section 212 coincides with the central axis of the casing component 10 in the height direction. That is, the containment space 10f and the storage space 10e are installed along the height direction of the atomizing medium component 100.

[0100] For illustrative purposes, please refer to Figures 3 to 5. The second curved sub-section 212 is installed close to the atomizing cavity 10a, and the first curved sub-section 211 is connected to the end of the second curved sub-section 212 that is away from the atomizing cavity 10a. In other words, the containment space 10f is installed close to the atomizing cavity 10a, and the storage space 10e is installed on the side of the containment space 10f that is away from the atomizing cavity 10a.

[0101] As can be understood, in a close-contact heating system, in order to improve the atomization effect of the strip medium 40, the strip medium 40 needs to be in close contact with the heat-generating component of the atomization component 300. By positioning the storage space 10e relatively far from the atomization cavity 10a, the distance that the unatomized strip medium 40 travels from the storage space 10e until it enters the atomization cavity 10a can be made relatively longer. This adjusts the trajectory of the unatomized strip medium 40, allowing it to travel more smoothly and come into close contact with the heat-generating component, thus avoiding damage to the unatomized strip medium 40 and the heat-generating component. Furthermore, by positioning the containment space 10f relatively close to the atomization cavity 10a, the distance that the atomized strip medium 40 travels until it enters the containment space 10f and is wound up can be made relatively shorter, and to some extent, the generation of debris from the atomized strip medium 40 can be reduced.

[0102] For illustrative purposes, please refer to Figures 3 to 5. The first curved sub-section 211 abuts against the bottom wall of the housing cavity 10b. That is, the first sub-cavity 10c and the second sub-cavity 10d can be installed on opposite sides of the connection between the first curved sub-section 211 and the bottom wall of the housing cavity 10b. In other words, by setting the first curved sub-section 211 to abut against the bottom wall of the housing cavity 10b, the first sub-cavity 10c and the second sub-cavity 10d can be separated.

[0103] For illustrative purposes, please refer to Figures 3 to 5. The first partition section 21 has a guide edge 213, which is smoothly connected to the end of the first curved sub-section 211 away from the second curved sub-section 212. A passage is defined between the guide edge 213, the curve, and the inner wall of the casing component 10. The strip-shaped medium 40 is unwound from the first winding shaft 31a, moved out of the storage space 10e through the passage, and moves toward the atomization cavity 10a. By providing the guide edge 213, smoothly connecting it to the first curved sub-section 211, and defining a passage between it and the curve and the inner wall of the casing component 10, the passage constitutes at least a portion of the trajectory of the strip-shaped medium 40.

[0104] The guide edge 213 and the side wall of the housing cavity 10b may or may not come into contact. In this embodiment of the present invention, the guide edge 213 comes into contact with the side wall of the housing cavity 10b, and the contact portion between the guide edge 213 and the housing cavity 10b defines the boundary of the first sub-cavity 10c.

[0105] For illustrative purposes, please refer to Figures 3 to 5. The second curved sub-section 212 protrudes toward the side away from the housing space 10f, forming a locking projection 212a. The locking projection 212a is used to position the strip-shaped medium 40, that is, the strip-shaped medium 40 moves through the gap 203a between the locking projection 212a and the casing component 10. By providing the locking projection 212a, the strip-shaped medium 40 is positioned, and the flatness of the strip-shaped medium 40 during its movement can be improved.

[0106] As can be understood, the locking projection 212a can be formed as a third partition of at least one partition 20 to block the aerosol in the atomizing cavity 10a from entering the storage space 10e. The gap 203a between the locking projection 212a and the side wall of the casing component 10 forms a media passage opening for the strip medium 40 to pass through. The dimensions of the gap 203a are greater than the thickness of the strip medium 40 so that the strip medium 40 can pass through the gap 203a smoothly without getting stuck or clogged. Of course, the dimensions of the gap 203a should not be too large, otherwise it will affect the partitioning effect. In some embodiments, the dimensions of the gap 203a can be set to be 0.2 mm to 3 mm (including the values ​​at both ends) greater than the thickness of the strip medium 40.

[0107] For illustrative purposes, please refer to Figures 3 to 5. The first partition 21 has a connecting edge 214, one end of which is connected to the end of the second curved sub-part 212 away from the first curved sub-part 211, and the other end which extends toward and connects to the outer wall of the atomizing cavity 10a. In other words, the second curved sub-part 212 is connected to the outer wall of the atomizing cavity 10a via the connecting edge 214, thereby creating a partition between the first sub-cavity 10c and the second sub-cavity 10d. This provides a certain distance between the containment space 10f and the atomizing cavity 10a, and can provide mounting space 210a for assembling other parts of the atomizing medium component 100. For example, it can provide mounting space 210a for fastening components.

[0108] Of course, the second curved sub-section 212 can also be directly connected to the outer wall of the atomizing cavity 10a, thereby creating a partition between the first sub-cavity 10c and the second sub-cavity 10d.

[0109] Figures 6 to 9 show an atomizing medium component 100 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The atomizing medium component 100 includes a casing component 10, a strip-shaped medium 40 housed within the casing component 10, and a feed component 30. The structures of the strip-shaped medium 40 and the feed component 30 can be described above, and a redundant explanation is omitted here.

[0110] Within the casing component 10, a storage space 10e, a containment space 10f, and an atomization cavity 10a are formed. The storage space 10e is used to store unatomized strip-shaped medium 40 (fresh medium), the containment space 10f is used to contain atomized strip-shaped medium 40 (atomized medium), and the atomization cavity 10a is used to heat and atomize the strip-shaped medium 40 to form an aerosol. The atomization cavity 10a has a supply port 101a and an outlet port 102a. The strip-shaped medium 40 enters the atomization cavity 10a through the supply port 101a, is heated and atomized within the atomization cavity 10a, and then discharged through the outlet port 102a.

[0111] Within the casing component 10, at least one partition 20 can be formed between the storage space 10e, the containment space 10f, and the atomizing cavity 10a. This partition is used to prevent aerosols overflowing from the atomizing cavity 10a from entering the storage space 10e and causing contamination, and to prevent smoke residue or odors generated in the containment space 10f from entering the storage space 10e and contaminating the fresh medium.

[0112] In this embodiment, the at least one partition 20 includes a first partition 21 between the storage space 10e and the containment space 10f, a second partition 22 between the storage space 10e and the atomization cavity 10a, and a third partition 23 between the storage space 10e and the second partition 22.

[0113] The first partition 21 separates the storage space 10e from the containment space 10f, preventing smoke residue and odors from entering the containment space 10f or its vicinity and causing contamination, and preventing aerosols overflowing from the outlet 102a of the atomizing cavity 10a towards the containment space 10f from entering the storage space 10e. The specific structure of the first partition 21 can be found in the description of the first embodiment above, and a redundant explanation is omitted here.

[0114] The second partition 22 may be installed near the supply port 101a or at the location of the supply port 101a. The purpose of the second partition 22 is to prevent aerosols from the atomizing cavity 10a from penetrating into the storage space 10e and contaminating the fresh medium. In this embodiment, the second partition 22 is installed at the supply port 101a and may include ribs, reinforcing ribs, blocks, baffle plates, etc., that protrude from at least a portion of the edge of the supply port 101a. The second partition 22 can be integrally molded with the box body 11 and / or cover body 12. Of course, in other embodiments, the second partition 22 may include a partition member such as a sealing member, baffle plate, or check valve, which is provided separately. For example, the second partition 22 may include a silicone rubber sealing member, which is attached to or near the supply port 101a, thereby achieving a barrier function. For example, a supply check valve is provided at the supply port 101a to prevent the aerosol from penetrating to the outside of the supply port 101a.

[0115] A media passage opening 221 is formed in the second partition 22 for the passage of the strip-shaped medium 40. The media passage opening 221 is spaced apart from the strip-shaped medium 40 to ensure that the strip-shaped medium 40 operates normally and does not get stuck. In some embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the media passage opening 221 (here, referring to the cross-section of the strip-shaped medium 40 perpendicular to the direction of travel at the media passage opening 221) can be the same as or similar to the cross-sectional shape of the strip-shaped medium 40 (here, referring to the cross-section of the strip-shaped medium 40 perpendicular to the direction of travel at the media passage opening 221, or the cross-section along the thickness direction of the strip-shaped medium 40), which is advantageous for improving the barrier effect. Exemplarily, the cross-section of the strip-shaped medium 40 is rectangular, and the cross-section of the media passage opening 221 is rectangular or rectangular-like. The height H2 of the media passage opening 221 is greater than the thickness H1 of the strip-shaped medium 40, and the width W2 of the media passage opening 221 is greater than the width W1 of the strip-shaped medium 40.

[0116] Of course, the gap between the media passage opening 221 and the strip-shaped media 40 must not be too large. Otherwise, it will affect the partitioning effect.

[0117] The third partition 23 is installed between the second partition 22 and the storage space 10e, and its purpose is to provide multiple protection and further reduce the amount of aerosol that penetrates into the storage space 10e. The third partition 23 may include ribs, reinforcing ribs, blocks, baffle plates, etc., which are integrally formed with the box body 11 and / or the cover body 12, or it may include a partition member such as a separately molded sealing member or baffle plate.

[0118] A media passage opening 231 is formed in the third partition 23 for the passage of the strip-shaped medium 40. The media passage opening 231 is spaced apart from the strip-shaped medium 40 to ensure that the strip-shaped medium 40 operates normally and does not get stuck. In some embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the media passage opening 221 (here, referring to the cross-section of the strip-shaped medium 40 perpendicular to the direction of travel at the media passage opening 231) can be the same as or similar to the cross-sectional shape of the strip-shaped medium 40 (here, referring to the cross-section of the strip-shaped medium 40 perpendicular to the direction of travel at the media passage opening 231, or the cross-section along the thickness direction of the strip-shaped medium 40), which is advantageous for improving the barrier effect. Exemplarily, the cross-section of the strip-shaped medium 40 is rectangular, and the cross-section of the media passage opening 231 is rectangular or similar in shape. The height H3 of the media passage opening 231 is greater than the thickness H1 of the strip-shaped medium 40, and the width of the media passage opening 231 is greater than the width of the strip-shaped medium 40.

[0119] Of course, the gap between the media passage opening 231 and the strip-shaped media 40 must not be too large. Otherwise, it will affect the partitioning effect.

[0120] As should be understood, the at least one partition 20 can be any combination of the number and positions of the first partition 21 between the storage space 10e and the containment space 10f, the second partition 22 between the storage space 10e and the atomization cavity 10a, and the third partition 23 between the storage space 10e and the second partition 22, and is not limited to the combination configuration described above.

[0121] Figures 10 to 11 show an atomizing medium component 100 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The atomizing medium component 100 includes a casing component 10, a strip-shaped medium 40 housed within the casing component 10, an isolation cover 24, and a feed component 30. The structures of the casing component 10, the strip-shaped medium 40, and the feed component 30 can be described above, and a redundant explanation is omitted here.

[0122] The isolation cover 24 covers at least the unatomized strip medium 40 (fresh medium) stored in the storage space 10e, and by placing the fresh medium in a relatively sealed space, it provides maximum protection for the fresh medium.

[0123] In some embodiments, the isolation cover 24 may include a cover body 241 that covers the outside of the fresh medium in the storage space 10e, and an extension 242 that extends outward from the cover body 241. The cover body 241 covers the outside of the storage disc 31 and may include an end cover 2412 and an annular side wall 2411 that surrounds at least a portion of the outer circumference of the end cover 2412. The inner diameter of the annular side wall 2411 is larger than the outer diameter of the storage disc 31 to ensure that the storage disc 31 can rotate smoothly within the cover body 241. One side of the annular side wall 2411 has an opening to allow the strip medium 40 to pass through.

[0124] The extension portion 242 extends from the opening in the annular side wall 2411, and its extension direction is along the direction of travel of the strip-shaped medium 40. The extension portion 242 covers the outside of at least a portion of the strip-shaped medium 40 between the storage space 10e and the atomization cavity 10a. Preferably, the distal end of the extension portion 242 (the end away from the cover body 241) extends as far as possible toward the supply port 101a, and the distal end of the extension portion 242 is brought as close as possible to the supply port 101a. This allows for wider protection of the fresh medium.

[0125] A passage 2420 is formed inside the extended portion 242 for the passage of the strip-shaped medium 40. A gap can be made between the passage 2420 and the strip-shaped medium 40 to ensure that the strip-shaped medium 40 moves smoothly. In some embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the passage 2420 (here, referring to the cross-section of the strip-shaped medium 40 perpendicular to the direction of travel in the passage 2420) can be the same as or similar to the cross-sectional shape of the strip-shaped medium 40 (here, referring to the cross-section of the strip-shaped medium 40 perpendicular to the direction of travel in the passage 2420, or the cross-section along the thickness direction of the strip-shaped medium 40), which is advantageous for improving the barrier effect. Exemplarily, the cross-section of the strip-shaped medium 40 is rectangular, and the cross-section of the passage 2420 is rectangular or rectangular-like. The height of the passage 2420 is greater than the thickness of the strip-shaped medium 40, and the width of the passage 2420 is greater than the width of the strip-shaped medium 40.

[0126] In this embodiment, the isolation cover 24 is a single molded part, and the material of the isolation cover 24 includes, but is not limited to, silicone rubber, plastic, or metal. After the strip-shaped medium 40 is assembled to the box body 11, the isolation cover 24 covers the box body 11, forming a relatively sealed space together with the box body 11 to protect the fresh medium.

[0127] To make it clear, in other embodiments, the structure of the isolation cover 24 can be arbitrarily modified according to the needs. For example, the isolation cover 24 does not have to include a cover body 241, and the features of the cover body 241 can be realized by the cover body 12. That is, the box body 11, the annular side wall 2411 and the cover body 12 together form a relatively sealed space that seals the storage space 10e. In other embodiments, all or part of the structure of the isolation cover 24 can also be integrally molded with the box body 11 or the cover body 12. For example, the extension portion 242 and / or the annular side wall 2411 can be integrally molded with the box body 11.

[0128] In the description of this invention, any reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "several embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "several examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or properties described in the embodiment or examples are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this invention, a schematic description using the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or properties described can be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, a person skilled in the art can combine different embodiments or examples, and features of different embodiments or examples, as described in this invention, as long as it does not create a contradiction.

[0129] The foregoing are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit it. Those skilled in the art will know that the present invention can be modified and altered in various ways. Any modifications, equivalent changes, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall all be included within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A atomizing medium component including a casing component, The casing component has a storage space for storing unatomized strip-shaped media, an atomization cavity for heating and atomizing the strip-shaped media to form an aerosol, and a storage space for containing the atomized strip-shaped media. A atomizing medium component characterized in that at least one partition is formed between the storage space and the containment space, and / or between the storage space and the atomizing cavity.

2. The atomizing medium component according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one partition portion includes a first partition portion that separates the storage space from the containment space.

3. The first partition portion includes a first bent sub-part and a second bent sub-part connected to the first bent sub-part. The atomizing medium component according to claim 2, characterized in that the first bent sub-part constitutes a part of the storage space, and the second bent sub-part constitutes a part of the containment space.

4. The atomizing medium component according to claim 3, characterized in that the first bent sub-part and the second bent sub-part are connected to form an S-shaped baffle structure.

5. The atomizing cavity has a supply port for the strip-shaped medium to enter the atomizing cavity. The atomizing medium component according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one partition portion includes a second partition portion installed near the supply port or at the supply port.

6. The atomizing medium component according to claim 5, characterized in that the second partition portion is formed with a first medium passage opening for the passage of the strip-shaped medium, and the first medium passage opening is fitted with the strip-shaped medium in a gap.

7. The atomizing medium component according to claim 6, characterized in that the cross-sectional shape of the first medium passage opening is the same as or similar to the cross-sectional shape of the strip medium along the thickness direction of the strip medium.

8. The atomizing medium component according to claim 5, characterized in that the at least one partition portion includes a third partition portion installed between the second partition portion and the storage space.

9. The atomizing medium component according to claim 8, characterized in that the third partition portion is formed with a second medium passage opening for the passage of the strip-shaped medium, and the second medium passage opening is fitted with the strip-shaped medium in a gap.

10. The atomizing medium component according to claim 9, characterized in that the cross-sectional shape of the second medium passage opening is the same as or similar to the cross-sectional shape of the strip medium along the thickness direction of the strip medium.

11. The atomizing medium component according to claim 5, characterized in that the supply port is gap-mixed with the strip-shaped medium.

12. The atomizing medium component according to claim 11, characterized in that the cross-sectional shape of the supply port is the same as or similar to the cross-sectional shape of the strip medium along the thickness direction of the strip medium.

13. The atomizing medium component according to claim 1, wherein the at least one partition includes an isolation cover, and the isolation cover covers at least a strip of medium stored in the storage space.

14. The isolation cover is, A cover body that covers the outside of the strip-shaped medium stored in the storage space, and The atomizing medium component according to claim 13, characterized in that one end is connected to the cover body, the other end extends in the direction of the atomizing cavity, and includes an extended portion that covers at least a portion of the strip-shaped medium from the storage space to the atomizing cavity.

15. The atomizing medium component according to claim 14, characterized in that a passage for the strip-shaped medium to pass through is formed within the extended portion, and the passage is fitted with the strip-shaped medium in a gap.

16. The atomizing medium component according to claim 15, characterized in that the cross-sectional shape of the passage is the same as or similar to the cross-sectional shape of the strip medium along the thickness direction of the strip medium.

17. The atomizing medium component according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the at least one partition portion includes a partition structure integrally formed with the casing component and / or a partition member that is attached to the casing component after being molded independently.

18. A host with mounting space provided, and An aerosol generating device comprising an atomizing medium component according to any one of claims 1 to 17, installed within the aforementioned mounting space.

Images