Atomizer, atomizing module, aerosol cartridge, and method for manufacturing atomizer
The mesh heating component surrounding the atomizer liquid transport component addresses shape stability and assembly issues, enabling efficient and cost-effective atomization with uniform heat distribution and improved production.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2022-08-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
Conventional atomizers face issues with poor shape stability, difficulty in aligning pins during assembly, and inefficient production, leading to high costs and inconsistent performance in electronic cigarettes and aromatherapy devices.
The atomizer features a mesh heating component that surrounds the atomizer liquid transport component 360 degrees, formed by braiding or cross-winding resistance wires, with left-handed and right-handed wires intersecting to form a mesh structure, enhancing strength and uniform heat distribution.
This design provides stable and efficient atomization with a delicate texture, reduces assembly complexity, and allows for continuous production, lowering costs and improving user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to an atomizer, an atomization module, an aerosol cartridge, and a method for manufacturing an atomizer, and particularly relates to an atomizer, an atomization module, an aerosol cartridge, and a method for manufacturing an atomizer used in application fields such as electronic cigarettes, aromatherapy, and drug atomization.
Background Art
[0002] Electronic atomization is widely applied in various fields of daily life such as electronic cigarettes, aromatherapy, and drug atomization. An atomizer is an essential component of electronic atomization, and an atomizer usually includes an atomizer liquid transport component and a heating component. Commonly seen atomizer liquid transport components include non-woven fabrics, fiber bundles, and porous ceramics. Here, the material of the fiber bundle includes fibers containing cellulose such as cotton fiber and hemp fiber, or carbon fiber, glass fiber, ceramic fiber, etc. The sintered porous ceramics have a certain shape and high strength and are easy to install, but the porous ceramics have strong selective adsorption, poor reducibility to fragrance, and ceramic particles are likely to fall off, bringing potential health risks to users. Atomizers with non-woven fabrics, cotton fibers, and hemp fibers as atomizer liquid transport components have high safety and high reducibility to fragrance. In such an atomizer, usually, a spiral heating component made of a resistance wire is wound around the outer peripheral surface of the atomizer liquid transport component, and pins for connecting to a power source are formed at both ends of the spiral heating component. Since the coverage rate of the spiral resistance wire on the surface of the atomizer liquid transport component is small, the atomized particles are large, the fineness and richness of the texture are poor, and such an atomizer has low strength, poor shape and dimensional stability, and great difficulty in aligning the pins during automatic installation.
Summary of the Invention
[0003] To solve the problems of the prior art, the present invention provides an atomizer comprising an atomizer liquid transport component and a mesh heating component, wherein the mesh heating component covers the outer circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component so as to surround it 360 degrees and / or is attached to the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component so as to surround it 360 degrees.
[0004] Furthermore, the mesh heating component is partially embedded in the outer circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component, and / or, the mesh heating component is partially embedded in the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component.
[0005] Furthermore, the mesh heating component is formed by braiding or cross-winding resistance wires.
[0006] Furthermore, the mesh heating component includes at least one left-handed resistance wire and at least one right-handed resistance wire.
[0007] Furthermore, the resistance wires of the mesh heating component include meridian resistance wires and latitude resistance wires.
[0008] Furthermore, the mesh heating component includes at least two left-handed or right-handed spiral resistance wires with different pitches.
[0009] Furthermore, the mesh heating component includes at least one resistance wire, which includes a left-handed resistance wire and a right-handed resistance wire, and the left-handed resistance wire and the right-handed resistance wire are braided together or cross-wound to form a mesh.
[0010] Furthermore, the atomizer includes two or more layers of mesh heating components.
[0011] Furthermore, the mesh heating component and the atomizer liquid transport component are molded separately.
[0012] Furthermore, the mesh heating component and the atomizer liquid transport component are molded as a single unit.
[0013] Furthermore, the material of the atomizer liquid transport component includes cellulose-containing fibers or powder, carbon fibers, glass fibers, ceramic fibers, and porous ceramics.
[0014] Furthermore, the mesh heating component is formed by etching, die-cutting, or welding an electrical resistance material.
[0015] Furthermore, the weight of the atomizer liquid transport component per meter is between 1.0g and 6.0g.
[0016] Furthermore, the diameter of the resistance wire is 10 to 150 μm.
[0017] Furthermore, the electrical resistance of the atomizer is between 0.2Ω and 2.0Ω.
[0018] Furthermore, the number of resistance wires in the aforementioned mesh heating component ranges from 4 to 36.
[0019] Furthermore, the number of meshes in the mesh heating component along its axial length of 25.4 mm is between 20 and 300.
[0020] Furthermore, the axial length of the mesh heating component and the axial length of the atomizer liquid transport component are approximately equal.
[0021] Furthermore, the mesh heating component includes at least two bent resistance wires.
[0022] Furthermore, the atomizer further includes electrodes, the electrodes being parallel to the axial direction of the mesh heating component and connected to the mesh heating component.
[0023] The present invention further provides an atomizing module, the atomizing module comprising at least one atomizer as described in any one of the above claims.
[0024] Furthermore, the atomization module includes an electrode and an electrode locking connection port provided at one end of the electrode, and the electrode locking connection port is locked and connected to the mesh heating component.
[0025] Furthermore, the atomization module includes an electrode and an electrode plug-in part provided at one end of the electrode, and after the electrode plug-in part is inserted into the through-hole of the atomizer liquid transport component, it is connected to the mesh heating component.
[0026] Furthermore, the atomization module further includes a gas-liquid exchange component.
[0027] The present invention further provides an aerosol cartridge, and the aerosol cartridge includes a liquid storage component and the atomization module according to any one of the above items.
[0028] Furthermore, the atomizer is in direct communication with the liquid in the liquid storage component.
[0029] Furthermore, the atomization module includes a gas-liquid exchange component, and the gas-liquid exchange component is used for the atomizer to communicate with the liquid in the liquid storage component through the gas-liquid exchange component when transporting liquid to the atomizer liquid transport component.
[0030] Furthermore, when the mesh heating component is attached to the inner peripheral surface of the atomizer liquid transport component so as to surround it 360 degrees, the outer peripheral surface of the atomizer liquid transport component is in communication with the liquid in the liquid storage component.
[0031] Furthermore, at least a part of the outer peripheral surface of the atomizer liquid transport component is covered with a metal tube with a relief carving, and the outer peripheral surface of the atomizer liquid transport component is in communication with the liquid in the liquid storage component through the metal tube with a relief carving.
[0032] Furthermore, if the aerosol cartridge further includes an aerosol passage and the atomizer liquid transport component has an atomizer liquid transport component through-hole that penetrates the atomizer liquid transport component axially, the angle between the atomizer liquid transport component through-hole and the aerosol passage is 45 degrees or more and 135 degrees or less.
[0033] The present invention further provides a method for manufacturing an atomizer, wherein the method for manufacturing the atomizer involves using a cotton fiber bundle, a carbon fiber bundle, a ceramic fiber bundle, or a glass fiber bundle as the atomizer liquid transport component, The method involves forming a mesh heating component that covers the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component in a 360-degree manner by braiding or cross-winding resistance wires, controlling the spiral covering of the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component so that at least some of the resistance wires form right-handed resistance wires, and controlling the spiral covering of the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component so that at least some of the resistance wires form left-handed resistance wires. Making atomizer coil material, This includes cutting the required length from atomizer coil material to create an atomizer.
[0034] The present invention further provides a method for manufacturing an atomizer, wherein the method for manufacturing the atomizer involves using a cotton fiber bundle, a carbon fiber bundle, a ceramic fiber bundle, or a glass fiber bundle as the atomizer liquid transport component, A mesh heating component is formed by braiding or cross-winding resistance wires to cover the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component in a 360-degree manner, and at least one of the resistance wires is controlled to spirally cover the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component by a first pitch, and at least one of the resistance wires is controlled to spirally cover the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component by a second pitch, wherein the first pitch is not equal to the second pitch, Making atomizer coil material, This includes cutting the required length from atomizer coil material to create an atomizer.
[0035] The present invention further provides a method for manufacturing an atomizer, the method of manufacturing the atomizer comprising using plastic or metal as an auxiliary core, forming a mesh heating component that covers the outer surface of the auxiliary core so as to surround it 360 degrees by braiding or cross-winding resistance wires, wherein the outer surface of the auxiliary core is spirally covered so that at least some of the resistance wires form right-handed resistance wires, and the outer surface of the auxiliary core is spirally covered so that at least some of the resistance wires form left-handed resistance wires, This involves covering the outer surface of the mesh heating component with an atomizer liquid transport component, such as woven or non-woven fabric, or applying a cellulose-containing fiber or powder slurry to the outer surface of the mesh heating component and drying it. Making atomizer coil material, This includes cutting the required length from the atomizer coil material and removing the auxiliary core to create the atomizer.
[0036] The present invention further provides a method for manufacturing an atomizer, wherein the method for manufacturing the atomizer involves using a cotton fiber bundle, a carbon fiber bundle, a ceramic fiber bundle, or a glass fiber bundle as the atomizer liquid transport component, A single resistance wire is wound spirally upward from a lower point of the atomizer's liquid transport component in a leftward or rightward spiral, and then around to a higher point of the atomizer's liquid transport component to form a leftward spiral resistance wire or a rightward spiral resistance wire. Then, the resistance wire is wound from the upper part of the atomizer liquid transport component in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction to the lower part of the atomizer liquid transport component to form a clockwise or counterclockwise resistance wire. This includes forming a mesh-like heating component by braiding or cross-winding left-handed and right-handed resistance wires.
[0037] The present invention further provides a method for manufacturing an atomizer, wherein the method for manufacturing the atomizer involves using a cotton fiber bundle, a carbon fiber bundle, a ceramic fiber bundle, or a glass fiber bundle as the atomizer liquid transport component, A single resistance wire is wound around the upper part of the atomizer liquid transport component, with both ends spiraling upwards from the lower part of the atomizer liquid transport component in either a leftward or rightward spiral. The wire is then braided or cross-wound on the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component to form a mesh-like heating component. Making atomizer coil material, This includes cutting the required length from atomizer coil material to create an atomizer.
[0038] The present invention further provides a method for manufacturing an atomizer, wherein the method for manufacturing the atomizer involves using a cotton fiber bundle, a carbon fiber bundle, a ceramic fiber bundle, or a glass fiber bundle as the atomizer liquid transport component, A certain number of resistance wires are braided or cross-wound to form a first layer of mesh heating component that covers the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component so as to surround it 360 degrees, A certain number of resistance wires are braided or cross-wound to form a second layer of mesh heating component that covers the outer surface of the first layer of mesh heating component so as to surround it 360 degrees, Making atomizer coil material, This includes cutting the required length from atomizer coil material to create an atomizer.
[0039] The present invention further provides a method for manufacturing an atomizer, wherein a mesh heating component is formed by braiding or cross-winding resistance wires around an auxiliary core, and the auxiliary core can be made of metal or plastic, The process involves either positioning a mesh heating component containing an auxiliary core in a mold and injecting cellulose-containing fibers or powder slurry into the mold for molding, or continuously pulling a strip of the mesh heating component containing the auxiliary core in the mold while injecting cellulose-containing fibers or powder slurry for molding. To dry and create a strip-shaped semi-finished product for the atomizer, This includes cutting a semi-finished atomizer, removing the auxiliary core, and obtaining an atomizer.
[0040] The present invention further provides a method for manufacturing an atomizer, the method of manufacturing the atomizer comprising forming a double mesh structure by braiding or cross-winding resistance wires around an auxiliary core, and then removing the auxiliary core after cutting to create a mesh heating component, or braiding or cross-winding resistance wires as strips of heating components, cutting them to create a mesh heating component, The process involves extruding cellulose-containing fibers or powder slurry to form a long tube with axial through-holes for atomizer liquid transport components, drying and then cutting it to create the atomizer liquid transport component, or extruding cellulose-containing fibers or powder slurry to form a strip containing an auxiliary core, drying and then cutting it to remove the auxiliary core and create the atomizer liquid transport component. This includes creating an atomizer by either covering an atomizer liquid transport component with a mesh heating component, or covering an atomizer liquid transport component with a mesh heating component.
[0041] The present invention further provides a method for manufacturing an atomizer, the method for manufacturing the atomizer comprising forming a mesh-like mesh heating component strip by braiding or cross-winding resistance wires, The process involves molding a mesh-like heating component by injecting a cellulose-containing fiber or powder slurry while pulling the strip in a mold, To dry and make an atomizer strip, This includes cutting off the atomizer strip to create an atomizer.
[0042] The present invention further provides a method for manufacturing an atomizer, wherein the method for manufacturing the atomizer involves using a cotton fiber bundle, a carbon fiber bundle, a ceramic fiber bundle, or a glass fiber bundle as the atomizer liquid transport component, By braiding or cross-winding resistance wires to form a mesh heating component that covers the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component in a 360-degree manner, and by controlling at least two of the bent resistance wires within this component to engage with each other at adjacent bends, a mesh is formed to cover the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component. Making atomizer coil material, This includes cutting the required length from atomizer coil material to create an atomizer.
[0043] The atomizer of the present invention includes a mesh heating component that surrounds the outer or inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component at 360 degrees, giving the atomizer good strength and shape stability. The heat generated from the mesh heating component that surrounds it at 360 degrees is distributed more uniformly on the surface of the atomizer liquid transport component, allowing for more uniform atomization of the liquid on the atomizer liquid transport component, resulting in more stable and reliable atomization and a more delicate and rich texture. Conventional atomizers that use a spiral heating component and have pins have poor shape stability, are difficult to control the positioning of the pins during installation, and have poor assembly efficiency. In the atomizer of the present invention, because the mesh heating component surrounds the outer or inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component at 360 degrees, there is no need for pins in the atomizer, and the electrodes can contact the outer or inner circumferential wall of the mesh heating component from any direction, which helps in the highly efficient assembly of the atomizer in the aerosol cartridge.
[0044] Conventional atomizers typically need to be manufactured one by one, resulting in low production efficiency. The atomizer of this invention allows for the continuous production and winding of atomizer coil material, leading to high production efficiency and convenient storage and transportation of atomizers, thus significantly reducing atomizer costs. During atomizer assembly, the required length can be cut after winding, facilitating automated atomizer assembly.
[0045] Compared to conventional technology, the atomizer of the present invention is less expensive, provides sufficient atomization, and results in a delicate and rich texture. Aerosol cartridges using such an atomizer are stable, highly reliable, have minimal individual variation, and offer a good user experience.
[0046] To make the above-mentioned aspects of the present invention clearer and easier to understand, particularly preferred embodiments will be described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawing]
[0047] One or more embodiments are illustrated in the figures in the corresponding accompanying drawings, but these illustrative descriptions are not limiting to the embodiments. Parts that are given the same reference numeral in the drawings are represented as similar parts, and unless otherwise specified, the figures in the accompanying drawings are not limited to scale.
[0048] [Figure 1] Figure 1 shows the configuration of the first type of atomizer in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows the configuration of the second type of atomizer in Example 1 of the present invention. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows the configuration of the first type of mesh heating component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows the configuration of the second type of mesh heating component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows the configuration of the third type of mesh heating component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 6] Figure 6 shows the configuration of the fourth type of mesh heating component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 7] Figure 7 shows the configuration of the fifth type of mesh heating component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 8] Figure 8 shows the configuration of the sixth type of mesh heating component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 9]Figure 9 shows the configuration of the seventh type of mesh heating component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 10] Figure 10 shows the configuration of the eighth type of mesh heating component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 11] Figure 11 shows the configuration of the third type of atomizer in Example 1 of the present invention. [Figure 12] Figure 12 shows the configuration of the fourth type of atomizer in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 13] Figure 13 shows the configuration of the fifth type of atomizer in Example 1 of the present invention. [Figure 14] Figure 14 shows the configuration of the sixth type of atomizer in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 15] Figure 15 shows the configuration of the seventh type atomizer in Example 1 of the present invention. [Figure 16] Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view of the seventh type atomizer in Example 1 of the present invention. [Figure 17] Figure 17 shows the configuration of the eighth type atomizer in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 18] Figure 18 is a cross-sectional view of the eighth type atomizer in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 19] Figure 19 shows the configuration of the ninth type atomizer in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 20] Figure 20 is a cross-sectional view of the ninth type atomizer in Example 1 of the present invention. [Figure 21] Figure 21 shows the configuration of the 10th type atomizer in Example 1 of the present invention. [Figure 22] Figure 22 is a cross-sectional view of the 10th type atomizer in Example 1 of the present invention. [Figure 23] Figure 23 shows the configuration of the first type of aerosol cartridge in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 24]Figure 24 is an exploded view of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 1 of the present invention. [Figure 25] Figure 25 shows the configuration of the second type of aerosol cartridge in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 26] Figure 26 is an exploded view of the second type of aerosol cartridge in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 27] Figure 27 shows the configuration of the third type of aerosol cartridge in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 28] Figure 28 is an exploded view of the third type of aerosol cartridge in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 29] Figure 29 shows the configuration of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 2 of the present invention. [Figure 30] Figure 30 is an exploded view of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 2 of the present invention. [Figure 31] Figure 31 shows the configuration of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 2 of the present invention. [Figure 32] Figure 32 is an exploded view of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 2 of the present invention. [Figure 33] Figure 33 shows the configuration of the third type of aerosol cartridge in Example 2 of the present invention. [Figure 34] Figure 34 is an exploded view of the third type of aerosol cartridge in Example 2 of the present invention. [Figure 35] Figure 35 shows the configuration of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 3 of the present invention. [Figure 36] Figure 36 is an exploded view of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 3 of the present invention. [Figure 37] Figure 37 shows the configuration of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 3 of the present invention. [Figure 38]Figure 38 is an exploded view of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 3 of the present invention. [Figure 39] Figure 39 shows the configuration of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 4 of the present invention. [Figure 40] Figure 40 is an exploded view of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 4 of the present invention. [Figure 41] Figure 41 shows the configuration of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 4 of the present invention. [Figure 42] Figure 42 is an exploded view of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 4 of the present invention. [Figure 43] Figure 43 shows the configuration of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 5 of the present invention. [Figure 44] Figure 44 is an exploded view of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 5 of the present invention. [Figure 45] Figure 45 shows the configuration of the atomizer of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 5 of the present invention. [Figure 46] Figure 46 shows the configuration of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 5 of the present invention. [Figure 47] Figure 47 is an exploded view of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 5 of the present invention. [Figure 48] Figure 48 shows the configuration of the 11th type atomizer in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 49] Figure 49 shows the configuration of the 12th type atomizer in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 50] Figure 50 is a cross-sectional view of the 12th type atomizer in Example 1 of the present invention. [Figure 51] Figure 51 shows the configuration of the aerosol cartridge in Example 8 of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]
[0049] The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to specific examples, but those skilled in the art will be able to easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the information disclosed herein.
[0050] Illustrative embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention can be carried out in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are provided to disclose the invention in detail and completely and to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Terms used in the illustrative embodiments in the drawings are not limiting to the invention. In the drawings, the same units / parts use the same reference numerals.
[0051] Unless otherwise specified, the terms used herein include scientific and technical terms and have meanings common to those skilled in the art. Furthermore, to ensure clarity, terms limited by commonly used dictionaries may have meanings consistent with their relevant field context and may not have ideal or overly formal meanings.
[0052] Example 1
[0053] Figure 1 shows the configuration of the first type of atomizer in Example 1 of the present invention. Figure 2 shows the configuration of the second type of atomizer in Example 1 of the present invention.
[0054] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the atomizer 930 includes an atomizer liquid transport component 932 and a mesh heating component 931, wherein the mesh heating component 931 covers the outer circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees and / or is attached to the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees.
[0055] The mesh heating component 931 may be partially embedded in the outer circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932, and / or the mesh heating component 931 may be partially embedded in the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932. In other words, a portion of the mesh heating component 931 may be fitted into the atomizer liquid transport component 932, and a portion may be exposed from the outer and / or inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932.
[0056] The atomizer liquid transport component 932 may be a standard atomizer liquid transport component 932 in this field, and is used to transport the liquid to be atomized to the atomizer 930.
[0057] The mesh heating component 931 can be formed by etching, die-cutting, braiding, cross-winding, or welding an electrical resistance material to create a mesh structure surrounded by 360 degrees. Preferably, the mesh heating component 931 is made by braiding or cross-winding resistance wires 9311.
[0058] In this invention, the term "resistance wire 9311" broadly refers to a wire or non-wire material that has a certain electrical resistance and can generate heat when energized, such as nickel-chromium wire or iron-chromium wire. The cross-section of the resistance wire 9311 may be a geometric shape such as a circle or rectangle, and the diameter of the resistance wire 9311 with a circular cross-section can be selected according to the requirements of the application.
[0059] Figure 3 shows the configuration of the first type of mesh heating component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, Figure 4 shows the configuration of the second type of mesh heating component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, Figure 5 shows the configuration of the third type of mesh heating component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, Figure 6 shows the configuration of the fourth type of mesh heating component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, Figure 7 shows the configuration of the fifth type of mesh heating component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, Figure 8 shows the configuration of the sixth type of mesh heating component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, Figure 9 shows the configuration of the seventh type of mesh heating component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and Figure 10 shows the configuration of the eighth type of mesh heating component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Mesh-type heating component]
[0060] As shown in Figures 3 to 10, the mesh heating component 931 is formed by braiding or cross-winding one or more resistance wires 9311, and the resistance values of the resistance wires 9311 of the braided mesh heating component 931 may be the same or different.
[0061] The mesh heating component 931 may include, but is not limited to, the following braided or cross-wound structures.
[0062] 1) As shown in Figures 3, 4, 5, and 6, the mesh heating component 931 includes at least one left-handed spiral resistance wire 9311a and at least one right-handed spiral resistance wire 9311b, preferably the mesh heating component 931 includes 2 to 8 resistance wires 9311, some of which are left-handed spiral resistance wires 9311a and the other parts are right-handed spiral resistance wires 9311b. In the present invention, when the mesh heating component 931 is placed vertically and viewed from above, the resistance wires 9311 that are spirally surrounded clockwise from bottom to top are left-handed spiral resistance wires 9311a, and when the mesh heating component 931 is placed vertically and viewed from above, the resistance wires 9311 that are spirally surrounded counterclockwise from bottom to top are right-handed spiral resistance wires 9311b.
[0063] As shown in Figure 3, the mesh heating component 931 includes one left-handed resistance wire 9311a and one right-handed resistance wire 9311b. When the mesh heating component 931 is placed vertically, the left-handed resistance wire 9311a and the right-handed resistance wire 9311b spiral upwards, intersecting each other and forming a mesh structure surrounded by 360 degrees.
[0064] As shown in Figure 4, the mesh heating component 931 includes one left-handed resistance wire 9311a and two right-handed resistance wires 9311b. When the mesh heating component 931 is placed vertically, the left-handed resistance wire 9311a and the right-handed resistance wires 9311b rise in a spiral shape, intersecting each other and forming a mesh structure surrounded by 360 degrees.
[0065] As shown in Figure 5, the mesh heating component 931 includes two left-handed resistance wires 9311a and two right-handed resistance wires 9311b. When the mesh heating component 931 is placed vertically, the left-handed resistance wires 9311a and the right-handed resistance wires 9311b rise in a spiral shape, intersecting each other and forming a mesh structure surrounded by 360 degrees.
[0066] As shown in Figure 6, the mesh heating component 931 includes three left-handed resistance wires 9311a and three right-handed resistance wires 9311b. When the mesh heating component 931 is placed vertically, the left-handed resistance wires 9311a and the right-handed resistance wires 9311b rise in a spiral shape, intersecting each other and forming a mesh structure surrounded by 360 degrees.
[0067] The mesh heating component 931 has both left-handed and right-handed resistance wires 9311a and 9311b present, and these wires intersect to form a mesh structure that surrounds the atomizer 930 in a 360-degree radius. This contributes to improving the overall strength and shape retention of the atomizer 930, and also helps to uniformly distribute heat to the outer or inner surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 when power is applied. By using such an atomizer 930, atomization efficiency can be increased, and atomization can be made more complete. When this atomizer 930 is applied to an inhalation device such as an e-cigarette, the texture when inhaling the aerosol can be made more delicate and full-bodied.
[0068] 2) As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the resistance wires 9311 of the mesh heating component 931 include meridian resistance wires 9311c and latitude resistance wires 9311d.
[0069] As shown in Figure 7, the meridian resistance wires 9311c may be a plurality of resistance wires 9311 arranged parallel to each other in the axial direction, and the latitude resistance wires 9311d may be a plurality of annular resistance wires 9311 that intersect perpendicularly with the meridian resistance wires 9311c. In this case, the plurality of meridian resistance wires 9311c and the plurality of latitude resistance wires 9311d can be braided into a mesh on the outer or inner surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932.
[0070] As shown in Figure 8, the mesh heating component 931 may be formed by braiding or intersecting a single helical latitude resistance wire 9311d and multiple meridian resistance wires 9311c; or by forming a meridian resistance wire 9311c by folding a single resistance wire 9311 back and forth, and then braiding or intersecting it with a single helical latitude resistance wire 9311d; or by forming a meridian resistance wire 9311c by folding a single resistance wire 9311 back and forth, and then braiding or intersecting it with multiple annular latitude resistance wires 9311d.
[0071] 3) As shown in Figure 9, the mesh heating component 931 may include at least two left-handed spiral resistance wires 9311a or right-handed spiral resistance wires 9311b with different pitches. Two or more left-handed spiral resistance wires 9311a or right-handed spiral resistance wires 9311b with different pitches intersect the mesh heating component 931 at regular intervals to form a mesh structure. As shown in Figure 9, the mesh heating component 931 includes two right-handed spiral resistance wires 9311b with different pitches, and the two right-handed spiral resistance wires 9311b with different pitches intersect and wind to form the mesh heating component 931.
[0072] 4) As shown in Figure 10, the mesh heating component 931 includes at least one resistance wire 9311, which includes a left-handed resistance wire 9311a and a right-handed resistance wire 9311b, and the left-handed resistance wire 9311a and the right-handed resistance wire 9311b are braided or cross-wound to form a mesh.
[0073] As shown in Figure 10, the mesh heating component 931 includes one resistance wire 9311. When the mesh heating component 931 is placed vertically, this single resistance wire 9311 spirals upward from bottom to top, forming a right-handed resistance wire 9311b. After this resistance wire 9311 spirals upward to a certain height, it spirals downward from top to bottom, forming a left-handed resistance wire 9311a. Thus, the left-handed resistance wire 9311a and the right-handed resistance wire 9311b are braided or cross-wound before forming the mesh heating component 931. Since both a left-handed resistance wire 9311a and a right-handed resistance wire 9311b exist simultaneously on the same resistance wire 9311, and the left-handed resistance wire 9311a and the right-handed resistance wire 9311b intersect to form a mesh, this contributes to improving the strength and shape retention ability of the atomizer 930. Furthermore, when power is applied, the mesh heating component 931 uniformly distributes heat to the outer or inner surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932, contributing to uniform and stable atomization. [Atomizer]
[0074] Figure 11 shows the configuration of the third type atomizer in Example 1 of the present invention, and Figure 12 shows the configuration of the fourth type atomizer in Example 1 of the present invention.
[0075] As shown in Figures 11 and 12, when the mesh heating component 931 is attached to the inner surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees, cellulose fibers or powder slurry can be applied to the outer surface of the mesh heating component 931 and then dried to form the atomizer liquid transport component 932.
[0076] As shown in Figure 11, a woven fabric or nonwoven fabric may be used as the atomizer liquid transport component 932 to cover the outer surface of the mesh heating component 931. In this case, the atomizer 930 can be made more robust by wrapping a binding wire L around the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932.
[0077] As shown in Figure 12, mesh heating components 931 may be provided on either the outer or inner surface of the atomizer 930, if necessary. The mesh heating components 931 provided on the outer surface serve to heat the atomizer and also serve to bundle the atomizer liquid transport components 932, making the atomizer 930 more robust.
[0078] Figure 13 shows the configuration of the fifth type of atomizer in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. As shown in Figure 13, when the mesh heating component 931 covers the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees, high-temperature resistant fibers or fiber rods such as cotton fibers, glass fibers, ceramic fibers, or carbon fibers can be used as the atomizer liquid transport component 932.
[0079] As shown in Figure 13, the mesh heating component 931 includes at least one resistance wire 9311. Preferably, the mesh heating component 931 includes one resistance wire 9311. When the mesh heating component 931 is placed vertically, one resistance wire 9311 starts near the top of the atomizer liquid transport component 932, spirals downwards in a leftward or rightward turn, and wraps around the lower part of the atomizer liquid transport component 932, forming a leftward-turned resistance wire 9311a or a rightward-turned resistance wire 9311b. The resistance wire 9311 also spirals from the lower part of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 in a rightward or leftward turn and wraps around the upper part of the atomizer liquid transport component 932, forming a rightward-turned resistance wire 9311b or a leftward-turned resistance wire 9311a. If necessary, the process of spirally rising and winding, or spirally descending and winding, can be repeated to form multiple left-handed spiral resistance wires 9311a or right-handed spiral resistance wires 9311b, thereby forming multiple layers of mesh-like heating components 931.
[0080] Of course, cotton fibers, glass fibers, ceramic fibers, or carbon fibers may be used as the atomizer liquid transport component 932, and a single resistance wire 9311 may be wound around the upper part of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 by spiraling upwards from both ends of the lower part of the atomizer liquid transport component 932, either left or right, and then braided or cross-wound to form a mesh-like heating component 931 on the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932.
[0081] Figure 14 shows the configuration of the sixth type of atomizer in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. As shown in Figure 14, in the structure of the sixth type of atomizer in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, the atomizer 930 includes an atomizer liquid transport component 932 and a mesh heating component 931, and the mesh heating component 931 covers the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees.
[0082] The mesh heating component 931 is made by braiding resistance wires 9311, and the mesh heating component 931 includes at least one left-handed resistance wire 9311a and at least one right-handed resistance wire 9311b. Preferably, the mesh heating component 931 includes 2 to 8 resistance wires 9311, some of which are left-handed resistance wires 9311a and some of which are right-handed resistance wires 9311b. The left-handed resistance wires 9311a and right-handed resistance wires 9311b that are simultaneously present in the mesh heating component 931 intersect with each other to form a mesh.
[0083] As shown in Figure 14, in the structure of the sixth type atomizer in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, the mesh heating component 931 is a two-layer mesh structure including a first layer mesh heating component 9311f and a second layer mesh heating component 9311s. In Figure 14, the dotted line shows the first layer mesh heating component 9311f in close contact with the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932, and the solid line shows the second layer mesh heating component 9311s covering the upper surface of the first layer heating component. The number of resistance wires and resistance values of the two layers of heating components may be the same or different. The second layer mesh heating component 9311s further heats the aerosol generated by the first layer mesh heating component 9311f, forming smaller aerosol particles, allowing the user to experience a finer and drier aerosol.
[0084] Figure 15 shows the configuration of the seventh type atomizer in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view of the seventh type atomizer in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
[0085] In the seventh type atomizer 930 in Example 1 of the present invention, the atomizer liquid transport component 932 may be cellulose fiber or powder, and the cellulose fiber or powder may be derived from cotton, wood, flax, etc., or it may be regenerated cellulose fiber. The atomizer liquid transport component 932 may also be porous ceramic, and sintered porous ceramic is hard and easy to assemble. It is preferable that the atomizer liquid transport component 932 and the mesh heating component 931 are molded as a single unit. The mesh heating component 931 is attached to the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees, and a portion of the mesh heating component 931 is embedded in the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932.
[0086] Figure 17 shows the configuration of the eighth type atomizer in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and Figure 18 is a cross-sectional view of the eighth type atomizer in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
[0087] In the eighth type atomizer 930 in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, the atomizer liquid transport component 932 is made of cellulose fiber, the mesh heating component 931 and the atomizer liquid transport component 932 are molded separately, the atomizer liquid transport component 932 covers the outside of the mesh heating component 931, and the mesh heating component 931 is attached to the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees.
[0088] Preferably, the heating component is formed by braiding or cross-winding resistance wires 9311, and the atomizer 930 includes two or more layers of mesh heating components 931, one of which is in close contact with the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932. The atomizer 930 having multiple layers of mesh heating components 931 can atomize the liquid more effectively, reducing the size of aerosol particles and helping the user experience a drier aerosol.
[0089] Figure 19 shows the configuration of the ninth type atomizer in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and Figure 20 is a cross-sectional view of the ninth type atomizer in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
[0090] In the ninth type atomizer 930 in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, the atomizer liquid transport component 932 and the mesh heating component 931 are integrally molded, the mesh heating component 931 covers the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees, and a portion of the mesh heating component 931 is embedded in the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932. The material of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 may be cellulose-containing fibers or powder, carbon fiber, or porous ceramics.
[0091] Figure 21 is a diagram showing the configuration of the 10th type atomizer in Example 1 of the present invention, and Figure 22 is a cross-sectional view of the 10th type atomizer in Example 1 of the present invention.
[0092] In the 10th type atomizer 930 in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, the atomizer liquid transport component 932 and the mesh heating component 931 are molded separately, and the mesh heating component 931 covers the outside of the atomizer liquid transport component 932, covering the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees. Preferably, the mesh heating component 931 is formed by braiding or cross-winding resistance wire 9311, and the atomizer 930 includes two or more layers of mesh heating component 931, one of which is in close contact with the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932, and the atomizer 930 having multiple layers of mesh heating component 931 can atomize the liquid more effectively. This helps to reduce the size of aerosol particles and give the user a drier aerosol sensation. The material of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 may be cellulose-containing fibers or powder, carbon fibers, or porous ceramics. [Atomizer manufacturing method]
[0093] A method for manufacturing a first type of atomizer provided by the present invention includes the following steps:
[0094] The atomizer liquid transport component 932 may be a cotton fiber bundle, a carbon fiber bundle, a ceramic fiber bundle, or a glass fiber bundle.
[0095] The resistance wires 9311 are braided or cross-wound to form a mesh heating component 931 that covers the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees. The outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 is spirally covered with the resistance wires 9311 so as to form right-handed resistance wires 9311b, and the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 is spirally covered with the resistance wires 9311 so as to form left-handed resistance wires 9311a.
[0096] Make atomizer coil material.
[0097] Cut the required length from the atomizer coil material to create the atomizer 930.
[0098] The method for manufacturing a second type of atomizer provided by the present invention includes the following steps:
[0099] The atomizer liquid transport component 932 may be a cotton fiber bundle, a carbon fiber bundle, a ceramic fiber bundle, or a glass fiber bundle.
[0100] A mesh heating component 931 is formed by braiding or cross-winding resistance wires 9311 to cover the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 in a 360-degree manner, wherein at least one of the resistance wires 9311 is controlled to spirally cover the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 at a first pitch, and at least one of the resistance wires 9311 is controlled to spirally cover the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 at a second pitch, where the first pitch is not equal to the second pitch.
[0101] Make atomizer coil material.
[0102] Cut the required length from the atomizer coil material to create the atomizer 930.
[0103] The method for manufacturing a third type of atomizer provided by the present invention includes the following steps:
[0104] A mesh heating component 931 is formed by using plastic or metal as an auxiliary core and braiding or cross-winding resistance wires 9311 to cover the outer surface of the auxiliary core so as to surround it 360 degrees. Here, the outer surface of the auxiliary core is controlled to be spirally covered so that at least some of the resistance wires 9311 form right-handed resistance wires 9311b, and the outer surface of the auxiliary core is controlled to be spirally covered so that at least some of the resistance wires 9311 form left-handed resistance wires 9311a.
[0105] The outer surface of the mesh heating component 931 is covered with an atomizer liquid transport component 932, such as a woven or non-woven fabric, or a cellulose-containing fiber or powder slurry is applied to the outer surface of the mesh heating component 931 and dried.
[0106] Make atomizer coil material.
[0107] Cut the required length from the atomizer coil material and remove the auxiliary core to create the Atomizer 930.
[0108] The method for manufacturing a fourth type of atomizer provided by the present invention includes the following steps:
[0109] The atomizer liquid transport component 932 may be a cotton fiber bundle, a carbon fiber bundle, a ceramic fiber bundle, or a glass fiber bundle.
[0110] A single resistance wire 9311 is wound spirally upward from a lower part of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 in a leftward or rightward spiral, and then around to a higher part of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 to form a leftward spiral resistance wire 9311a or a rightward spiral resistance wire 9311b.
[0111] Then, the resistance wire 9311 is wound around the atomizer liquid transport component 932 from an upper part to a lower part, either clockwise or counterclockwise, to form a clockwise-wound resistance wire 9311b or a counterclockwise-wound resistance wire 9311a.
[0112] The left-handed resistance wire 9311a and the right-handed resistance wire 9311b are braided together or cross-wound to form the mesh heating component 931.
[0113] The method for manufacturing a fifth type of atomizer provided by the present invention includes the following steps:
[0114] The atomizer liquid transport component 932 may be a cotton fiber bundle, a carbon fiber bundle, a ceramic fiber bundle, or a glass fiber bundle.
[0115] A single resistance wire 9311 is wound around the upper part of the atomizer liquid transport component 932, starting from the lower part of the atomizer liquid transport component 932, spiraling upwards in either a leftward or rightward spiral. The wire is then braided or cross-wound on the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 to form a mesh-like heating component 931.
[0116] Make atomizer coil material.
[0117] Cut the required length from the atomizer coil material to create the atomizer 930.
[0118] The method for manufacturing the sixth type of atomizer provided by the present invention includes the following steps:
[0119] The atomizer liquid transport component 932 may be a cotton fiber bundle, a carbon fiber bundle, a ceramic fiber bundle, or a glass fiber bundle.
[0120] A certain number of resistance wires 9311 are braided or cross-wound to form a first layer of mesh heating component 9311f that covers the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees.
[0121] A certain number of resistance wires are braided or cross-wound to form a second layer of mesh heating component 9311s that covers the outer surface of the first layer of mesh heating component 9311f so as to surround it 360 degrees.
[0122] Make atomizer coil material.
[0123] Cut the required length from the atomizer coil material to create the atomizer 930.
[0124] The method for manufacturing the seventh type of atomizer provided by the present invention includes the following steps:
[0125] The resistance wire 9311 is braided or cross-wound around an auxiliary core to form a mesh heating component 931, and the auxiliary core can be made of metal or plastic.
[0126] The mesh heating component 931, including the auxiliary core, is placed in a mold and positioned, and a cellulose-containing fiber or powder slurry is injected into the mold to form it, or the mesh heating component including the auxiliary core is continuously pulled in the mold while a cellulose-containing fiber or powder slurry is injected to form it.
[0127] Dry to create strip-shaped semi-finished products for the Atomizer 930.
[0128] Cut the semi-finished atomizer 930, remove the auxiliary core, and obtain the atomizer 930.
[0129] The method for manufacturing the eighth type of atomizer provided by the present invention includes the following steps:
[0130] The resistance wire 9311 is braided or cross-wound around an auxiliary core to form a double mesh structure, and after cutting, the auxiliary core is removed to create a mesh heating component 931. Alternatively, the resistance wire 9311 is braided or cross-wound as a strip for the heating component, and then cut to create a mesh heating component 931.
[0131] A long tube containing axial atomizer liquid transport component through-holes 932b is formed by extruding cellulose-containing fibers or powder slurry, which is then dried and cut to produce the atomizer liquid transport component 932. Alternatively, a strip containing cellulose-containing fibers or powder slurry is formed by extruding an auxiliary core, which is then dried and cut to remove the auxiliary core and produce the atomizer liquid transport component 932.
[0132] The atomizer liquid transport component 932 is placed over the mesh heating component 931 to form the atomizer 930.
[0133] The method for manufacturing the ninth type of atomizer provided by the present invention includes the following steps:
[0134] The resistance wires 9311 are braided or cross-wound to form strips of mesh-like heating components 931.
[0135] The mesh-like heating component 931 is molded by injecting a cellulose-containing fiber or powder slurry while pulling the strip in the mold.
[0136] Dry and create a strip for the atomizer 930.
[0137] Cut the strip off an atomizer 930 to make an atomizer 930.
[0138] The method for manufacturing the tenth type of atomizer provided by the present invention includes the following steps:
[0139] The resistance wire 9311 is braided or cross-wound around an auxiliary core to form a double mesh structure, and after cutting, the auxiliary core is removed to make the mesh heating component 931. Alternatively, the resistance wire 9311 is braided or cross-wound to form strips of the mesh heating component 931, and then cut to make the mesh heating component 931.
[0140] A long tube containing axial atomizer liquid transport component through-holes 932b is formed by extruding cellulose-containing fibers or powder slurry, which is then dried and cut to produce the atomizer liquid transport component 932. Alternatively, a strip containing an auxiliary core is formed by extruding cellulose-containing fibers or powder slurry, which is then dried and cut to remove the auxiliary core and produce the atomizer liquid transport component 932.
[0141] A mesh heating component 931 is placed over the atomizer liquid transport component 932 to form the atomizer 930. [Atomization module and aerosol cartridge]
[0142] Figure 23 shows the configuration of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 1 of the present invention, Figure 24 is an exploded view of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 1 of the present invention, Figure 25 shows the configuration of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 1 of the present invention, Figure 26 is an exploded view of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 1 of the present invention, Figure 27 shows the configuration of the third type of aerosol cartridge in Example 1 of the present invention, and Figure 28 is an exploded view of the third type of aerosol cartridge in Example 1 of the present invention.
[0143] As shown in Figures 23 to 28, the present invention further provides an atomizing module 700 including any one of the above-described atomizers 930. The atomizer 930 includes an atomizer liquid transport component 932 and a mesh heating component 931, wherein the mesh heating component 931 covers the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees.
[0144] As shown in Figures 23 to 28, the atomizing module 700 in Embodiment 1 of the present invention includes an electrode 936 and an electrode locking connection port 9364 provided at one end of the electrode 936, the electrode locking connection port 9364 being locked and connected to a mesh heating component 931.
[0145] When the mesh heating component 931 covers the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees, the electrode locking connection port 9364 can be locked and connected to the outer surface of the mesh heating component 931 from the radial direction of the atomizer 930.
[0146] In addition to the locking connection method between the electrode 936 and the mesh heating component 931 described above, those skilled in the art may choose a common method in the art to electrically connect the electrode 936 and the mesh heating component 931, for example, by plugging, crimping, welding, etc.
[0147] Depending on the requirements of use, the electrical resistance of the mesh heating component 931 between the two electrodes 936 is typically controlled to 0.5 to 2.0 Ω.
[0148] As shown in Figures 23 and 24, the atomizing module 700 of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Embodiment 1 of the present invention includes an atomizing module upper cover 710, an atomizing module base 720, an atomizer 930 mounted between the atomizing module base 720 and the atomizing module upper cover 710, and an electrode 936. The electrode 936 penetrates the atomizing module base 720 and is electrically connected to a mesh heating component 931.
[0149] The atomizing module upper cover 710 includes an atomizing module upper connection port 711 and an atomizing module liquid transport hole 712 that penetrate the atomizing module upper cover 710.
[0150] As shown in Figures 23 to 28, the present invention further provides an aerosol cartridge 800 comprising a liquid storage component 100 and one of the atomizing modules 700 described above.
[0151] The atomizer liquid transport component 932 may be in direct communication with the liquid in the liquid storage component 100.
[0152] As shown in Figures 23 and 24, the first type of aerosol cartridge 800 in Embodiment 1 of the present invention includes an aerosol cartridge housing 810, a liquid storage component 100 provided in the aerosol cartridge housing 810, an aerosol passage 1303 that penetrates the liquid storage component 100 in the axial direction, and a sealing component 823 for the liquid storage component that seals the opening at the bottom of the liquid storage component 100.
[0153] The aerosol cartridge 800 further includes a base sealing component 824 that seals the bottom of the aerosol cartridge housing 810 and the gap between the aerosol cartridge housing 810 and the atomizing module base 720.
[0154] The sealing part 823 of the liquid storage component is provided with a liquid supply port 825 and an aerosol passage assembly port 826 that penetrate the sealing part 823 of the liquid storage component. The liquid supply port 825 is provided corresponding to the atomization module liquid transport hole 712. The aerosol passage assembly port 826 has a tubular projection extending downward. When assembled, the aerosol passage assembly port 826 of the sealing part 823 of the liquid storage component is covered by the outer surface of the aerosol passage 1303, and the upper connection port 711 of the atomization module is covered by the outer wall of the tubular projection of the aerosol passage assembly port 826.
[0155] In this embodiment, the upper end of the atomizing module liquid transport port 712 is joined to the liquid supply port 825, and the lower end is in contact with the atomizer 930. As a result, the atomizer 930 is in direct communication with the liquid in the liquid storage component 100.
[0156] The upper outlet of the aerosol passage 1303 is the aerosol outlet 1301, and the bottom opening of the aerosol passage 1303 is the atomizing module connection port 1302, which communicates with the atomizing module upper connection port 711. The aerosol, after being atomized by the atomizing module 700, escapes after passing through the atomizing module upper connection port 711, the atomizing module connection port 1302, the aerosol passage 1303, and the aerosol outlet 1301. The atomizing module base 720 is provided with an intake hole 1121 that penetrates the atomizing module base 720 in the axial direction, and the intake hole 1121 is a passage through which outside air enters the atomizing module 700.
[0157] An air aerosol outlet sealing plug 1306 can be provided at the aerosol outlet 1301 to seal the aerosol outlet 1301, and an intake port sealing plug (not shown) can be provided at the intake port 1121 of the atomizing module base 720 to seal the intake port 1121. The air aerosol outlet sealing plug 1306 and the intake port sealing plug can each be provided as silica gel sealing plugs. By installing the air aerosol outlet sealing plug 1306 and the intake port sealing plug, the ability to prevent leakage during storage and transport of the aerosol cartridge 800 can be further enhanced.
[0158] In this embodiment, it is preferable that two atomizing module liquid transport holes 712 are installed, and the lower opening of the atomizing module liquid transport holes 712 communicates with the non-current-flowing areas at both ends of the atomizer 930. Normally, in the mesh heating component 931, current flows only in the area between the electrodes 936, generating heat, while almost no current flows outside the two electrodes, and therefore almost no heat is generated.
[0159] Furthermore, in the atomization module 700 of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 1 of the present invention, the mesh heating component 931 can be partially embedded in the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932. In addition, the material of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 may be cellulose-containing fibers or powder, carbon fibers, or porous ceramics. The atomizer 930 and the mesh heating component 931 may be molded as a single unit.
[0160] As shown in Figures 25 and 26, the structure of the atomizing module 700 of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Embodiment 1 of the present invention is substantially the same as the structure in Figures 23 and 24, so there is no need to repeat the same parts. In Figures 25 and 26, the atomizing module 700 further includes a gas-liquid exchange component 290.
[0161] The atomizing module 700 includes a gas-liquid exchange component 290, and the atomizer 930 communicates with the liquid in the liquid storage component 100 via the gas-liquid exchange component 290. The gas-liquid exchange component 290 can be assembled into the liquid transport hole 712 of the atomizing module, and the non-current-flowing portions at both ends of the atomizer 930 communicate with the liquid in the liquid storage component 100 via the gas-liquid exchange component 290. The gas-liquid exchange component 290 may be a tubular adhesive fiber having an axial through hole. In Figures 25 and 26, the lengths of the mesh heating component 931 and the atomizer liquid transport component 932 are approximately the same.
[0162] As shown in Figures 27 and 28, the structure of the atomization module 700 for the third type of aerosol cartridge in Embodiment 1 of the present invention is substantially the same as the structure in Figures 25 and 26, so there is no need to repeat the same parts. In Figures 27 and 28, the length of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 is greater than the length of the mesh heating component 931, and both ends of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 protrude from the mesh heating component 931. The portion of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 that protrudes from the mesh heating component 931 can be connected to the gas-liquid exchange component 290.
[0163] In this embodiment, since the mesh heating component 931 covers the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees, the pins connecting the atomizer 930 to the electrode 936 can be omitted. Since the electrode 936 can be electrically connected by contacting the mesh heating component 931 from any direction, the difficulty of assembling the atomizer 930 in the aerosol cartridge 800 can be reduced and assembly efficiency can be greatly increased.
[0164] The atomizer 930 of the present invention allows for the continuous production and winding of atomizer coil material, significantly increasing production efficiency and facilitating the storage and transportation of the atomizer 930, thereby significantly reducing the cost of the atomizer 930.
[0165] When installing the Atomizer 930, unwind the wire and cut off the required length; this helps with the automated assembly of the Atomizer 930.
[0166] In this embodiment, the cross-section of the atomizer 930 may be circular, but it may be elliptical or other geometric shapes as needed.
[0167] Example 2
[0168] Figure 29 shows the configuration of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 2 of the present invention, and Figure 30 is an exploded view of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 2 of the present invention. This example is similar in structure to Example 1, and there is no need to repeat the same parts as in Example 1.
[0169] As shown in Figures 29 and 30, the atomizer 930 includes an atomizer liquid transport component 932 and a mesh heating component 931, wherein the mesh heating component 931 covers the outer circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees, and / or is attached to the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees.
[0170] In this embodiment, the mesh heating component 931 is attached to the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees.
[0171] Preferably, the mesh heating component 931 includes 2 to 8 resistance wires 9311, some of which are left-handed resistance wires 9311a and others are right-handed resistance wires 9311b.
[0172] As shown in Figures 29 and 30, the atomizer liquid transport component 932 has an atomizer liquid transport component through-hole 932b that penetrates the atomizer liquid transport component 932 in the axial direction, and the mesh heating component 931 is provided within the atomizer liquid transport component through-hole 932b and is attached to the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer 930. The outer circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 is in communication with the liquid in the liquid storage component 100.
[0173] In this embodiment, the atomizing module 700 includes an electrode 936 and an electrode plug-in portion 9365 provided at one end of the electrode 936. The electrode plug-in portion 9365 is inserted into the atomizer liquid transport component through-hole 932b and then connected to the mesh heating component 931. Specifically, the electrode plug-in portion 9365 has an earplug shape with a through-hole. The electrode plug-in portions 9365 of the two electrodes 936 are inserted into the atomizer liquid transport component through-hole 932b from both ends of the horizontally positioned atomizer 930 and connected to the mesh heating component 931.
[0174] In this embodiment, the sealing component 823 of the liquid storage component may be omitted, and the atomizing module upper cover 710 can be used simultaneously as the sealing component 823 of the liquid storage component. The atomizing module upper cover 710 can be provided with only one atomizing module liquid transport hole 712. The upper opening of the atomizing module liquid transport hole 712 communicates directly with the liquid in the liquid storage component 100, and its lower opening contacts the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932. This allows the liquid in the liquid storage component 100 to be transported to the atomizer liquid transport component 932.
[0175] In this embodiment, the aerosol cartridge 800 further includes an aerosol passage 1303. When the atomizer liquid transport component 932 has an atomizer liquid transport component through-hole 932b that penetrates the atomizer liquid transport component 932 axially, the angle between the atomizer liquid transport component through-hole 932b and the aerosol passage 1303 is greater than 45 degrees and less than or equal to 135 degrees. Preferably, the angle between the atomizer liquid transport component through-hole 932b and the aerosol passage 1303 is 45 degrees, 60 degrees, 75 degrees, 90 degrees, 105 degrees, 120 degrees, and 135 degrees, most preferably equal to approximately 90 degrees, that is, most preferably the atomizer liquid transport component through-hole 932b and the aerosol passage 1303 are positioned substantially perpendicular to each other.
[0176] The through-hole 932b of the atomizer liquid transport component communicates with the aerosol passage 1303. When the aerosol cartridge 800 is activated, the mesh heating component 931 surrounded on the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 evaporates the liquid, and the evaporated gas mixes with the air flowing inside the atomizer 930 to form an aerosol, which escapes through the aerosol passage 1303. This structure helps to quickly replenish the liquid in the liquid storage component 100 to the atomizer liquid transport component 932.
[0177] Furthermore, because the atomizer liquid transport component through-hole 932b is positioned perpendicular to the aerosol passage 1303, when high-temperature condensed liquid generated near the atomizer 930 bends vertically and enters the aerosol passage 1303, large particles of condensed liquid are less likely to enter the aerosol passage 1303 due to inertia. This reduces and avoids large particles of condensed liquid directly entering the oral cavity, thereby improving the user experience.
[0178] Figure 31 shows the configuration of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 2 of the present invention, and Figure 32 is an exploded view of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 2 of the present invention.
[0179] As shown in Figures 31 and 32, the atomizing module 700 of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Embodiment 2 of the present invention has substantially the same structure as the structure in Figures 29 and 30, so there is no need to repeat the same parts.
[0180] As shown in Figures 31 and 32, the atomizing module upper cover 710 is provided with a first atomizing module liquid transport hole 712a and a second atomizing module liquid transport hole 712b. The upper opening of the first atomizing module liquid transport hole 712a communicates directly with the liquid in the liquid storage component 100, and its lower opening contacts the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932, thereby transporting the liquid in the liquid storage component 100 to the atomizer liquid transport component 932. The upper opening of the second atomizing module liquid transport hole 712b communicates directly with the liquid in the liquid storage component 100, and its lower opening communicates with the atmosphere. A gas-liquid exchange component 290 is provided in the second atomizing module liquid transport hole 712b. In this embodiment, the gas-liquid exchange component 290 mainly plays the role of transporting gas to the liquid storage component 100, making the atomization of the atomizing module 700 more stable and reliable.
[0181] The gas-liquid exchange component 290 may be a tubular adhesive fiber, a tubular plastic product, or a tubular metal product, which includes an axial through hole. The atomizer liquid transport component through hole 932b communicates with the aerosol passage 1303.
[0182] In the atomizing module 700 of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Embodiment 2 of the present invention, the atomizing module 700 includes an electrode 936 and an electrode plug-in portion 9365 provided at one end of the electrode 936, the electrode plug-in portion 9365 being inserted into the atomizer liquid transport component 932 and then connected to the mesh heating component 931. Specifically, the electrode plug-in portion 9365 has an arrow shape with an inverted hook, and the electrode plug-in portions 9365 of the two electrodes 936 each penetrate the atomizer liquid transport component 932 of the horizontally positioned atomizer 930, then enter the atomizer liquid transport component through-hole 932b and are connected to the mesh heating component 931.
[0183] Figure 33 shows the configuration of the third type aerosol cartridge in Embodiment 2 of the present invention, and Figure 34 is an exploded view of the third type aerosol cartridge in Embodiment 2 of the present invention. The atomizing module 700 of the third type aerosol cartridge in Embodiment 2 of the present invention has substantially the same structure as the structures in Figures 31 and 32, so there is no need to repeat the same parts.
[0184] As shown in Figures 33 and 34, the third type of aerosol cartridge 800 in Embodiment 2 of the present invention comprises a sealing component 823 for an independent liquid storage component, the sealing component 823 for the liquid storage component comprises a liquid supply port 825 and a gas conduction passage 836 provided at the bottom of the sealing component 823 for the liquid storage component.
[0185] The atomizing module 700, as an independent integrated module, includes an atomizing module upper cover 710, an atomizing module base 720, an atomizer 930 provided between the atomizing module base 720 and the atomizing module upper cover 710, a gas-liquid exchange component 290, and an electrode 936. The atomizing module upper cover 710 is provided with a first atomizing module liquid transport hole 712a, a second atomizing module liquid transport hole 712b, and an atomizing module upper connection port 711. The first atomizing module liquid transport hole 712a extends upward to form a tubular projection. The upper part of the gas-liquid exchange component 290 is assembled to the second atomizing module liquid transport hole 712b, and the lower part extends into a groove in the atomizing module base 720, allowing it to communicate with the atmosphere.
[0186] When the atomizing module 700 and the liquid storage component 100 are assembled together, an aerosol cartridge 800 can be formed. After assembly, the liquid transport hole 712a of the first atomizing module extends upward to form a tubular projection which is inserted into the liquid supply port 825, and a gas conduction hole 827 is formed between the tubular projection and the inner circumferential wall of the liquid supply port 825. The gas conduction hole 827 communicates with the gas conduction passage 836, which communicates with the gas-liquid exchange component 290 after assembly.
[0187] In the third type of aerosol cartridge 800 in Embodiment 2 of the present invention, the atomizing module 700 employs a removable structure, making it easy to replace the liquid storage component 100 inside the aerosol cartridge 800, and facilitating maintenance and replacement of the atomizing module 700.
[0188] In this embodiment, the second atomizing module liquid transport hole 712b may be installed to extend upward and form a tubular projection. When assembled to the liquid storage component 100, the second atomizing module liquid transport hole 712b penetrates the sealing component 823 of the liquid storage component and is inserted into the liquid storage component 100, allowing the gas-liquid exchange component 290 and the liquid storage component 100 to communicate without providing the gas conduction hole 827 and the gas conduction passage 836. In this embodiment, the gas-liquid exchange component 290 mainly plays the role of an independent gas conduction and does not have the function of transporting liquid to the atomizer liquid transport component 932. Example 3
[0189] Figure 35 shows the configuration of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 3 of the present invention, Figure 36 is an exploded view of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 3 of the present invention, Figure 37 shows the configuration of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 3 of the present invention, and Figure 38 is an exploded view of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 3 of the present invention. This embodiment is similar in structure to Example 1, and there is no need to repeat the same parts as in Example 1 in this embodiment.
[0190] As shown in Figures 35 and 36, the atomizer 930 includes an atomizer liquid transport component 932 and a mesh heating component 931, wherein the mesh heating component 931 covers the outer circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees, and / or is attached to the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees.
[0191] In this embodiment, the mesh heating component 931 is attached to the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees. Preferably, the mesh heating component 931 includes 2 to 8 resistance wires 9311, some of which are left-handed resistance wires 9311a and others are right-handed resistance wires 9311b.
[0192] As shown in Figures 35 to 36, in this embodiment, according to the atomizing module 700 in the first type aerosol cartridge 800 of Embodiment 3 of the present invention, the atomizer liquid transport component 932 has an atomizer liquid transport component through hole 932b that penetrates the atomizer liquid transport component 932 in the axial direction, and the mesh heating component 931 is provided in the atomizer liquid transport component through hole 932b and is attached to the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer 930.
[0193] The atomizer 930 is mounted vertically. This means that if the atomizing module 700 is placed horizontally, the central axis of the atomizing module 700 will be perpendicular to the horizontal plane.
[0194] At least a portion of the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 is covered with a perforated metal tube 9396, and the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 is in communication with the liquid in the liquid storage component 100 via the perforated metal tube 9396.
[0195] Specifically, the atomizing module 700 includes a first electrode 936a and a second electrode 936b. One end of the first electrode 936a is provided with a first electrode plug-in portion 9365a, which is inserted into the atomizer liquid transport component through-hole 932b and connected to the mesh heating component 931. The second electrode 936b is made of perforated metal that covers the outer circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932. The openwork metal tube 9396 includes a tube 9396 and a metal ring 9397 provided at one end of the second electrode 936b, wherein the metal ring 9397 is placed over the outer circumferential wall of the openwork metal tube 9396 and connected to the openwork metal tube 9396, and the end of the openwork metal tube 9396 facing the first electrode plug-in portion 9365a protrudes into the interior of the openwork metal tube 9396, forming the second electrode plug-in portion 9365b. When the openwork metal tube 9396 is placed over the outer circumferential surface of the atomizer 930, the second electrode plug-in portion 9365b is inserted into the atomizer liquid transport component through-hole 932b and connected to the mesh heating component 931.
[0196] In the present invention, the perforated metal tube 9396 refers to a metal tube in which multiple through-holes are provided in the tube wall, allowing liquid to enter the tube wall from the outside through the multiple through-holes in the tube wall.
[0197] The atomizing module 700 is an independent integrated module and includes an atomizing module upper cover 710, an atomizing module base 720, an atomizer 930 provided between the atomizing module base 720 and the atomizing module upper cover 710, a gas-liquid exchange component 290, and an electrode 936. The atomizing module upper cover 710 is provided with a first atomizing module liquid transport port 712a, a second atomizing module liquid transport port 712b, and an atomizing module upper connection port 711. The first atomizing module liquid transport port 712a extends upward to form a tubular projection. The upper part of the gas-liquid exchange component 290 is assembled to the second atomizing module liquid transport port 712b, and the lower part extends into a groove in the atomizing module base 720, allowing it to communicate with the atmosphere.
[0198] The atomizing module 700 further includes an atomizing module upper cover 710, an atomizing module base 720, an atomizer 930 mounted between the atomizing module base 720 and the atomizing module upper cover 710, and a gas-liquid exchange component 290. The atomizing module upper cover 710 is provided with a first atomizing module liquid transport port 712a, a second atomizing module liquid transport port 712b, and an atomizing module upper connection port 711. The first atomizing module liquid transport port 712a extends downward from the upper surface of the atomizing module upper cover 710 and laterally to the atomizing module upper connection port 711. The atomizer 930 is mounted vertically to the atomizing module upper connection port 711 and communicates with the first atomizing module liquid transport port 712a.
[0199] The gas-liquid exchange component 290 has its upper part assembled into the liquid transport hole 712b of the second atomization module, and its lower part extends into a groove in the atomization module base 720, allowing it to communicate with the atmosphere.
[0200] As shown in Figures 35 and 36, according to the first type of aerosol cartridge 800 in Embodiment 3 of the present invention, the sealing component of the liquid storage component is omitted, and the atomizing module upper cover 710 also serves as the sealing component of the liquid storage component. The liquid in the liquid storage component 100 communicates directly with the perforated metal tube 9396 via the first atomizing module liquid transport hole 712a, and communicates with the atomizer liquid transport component 932 via the perforated metal tube 9396. The gas-liquid exchange component 290 communicates with the liquid in the liquid storage component 100, but does not participate in the transport of liquid to the atomizer 930, and mainly plays the role of independently conducting gas to the liquid storage component 100.
[0201] According to the first type of aerosol cartridge 800 in Embodiment 3 of the present invention, when the aerosol cartridge 800 is activated, the mesh heating component 931 attached to the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 atomizes the liquid, and the atomized gas mixes with the air passing through the atomizer liquid transport component through hole 932b to form an aerosol.
[0202] The inclusion of a gas-liquid exchange component 290 in the aerosol cartridge 800 makes atomization more stable and reliable. The gas-liquid exchange component 290 may be a tubular adhesive fiber containing an axial through-hole.
[0203] As shown in Figures 37 and 38, the second type of aerosol cartridge in Embodiment 3 of the present invention has substantially the same structure as the structure in Figures 35 and 36, and there is no need to repeat the same parts.
[0204] As shown in Figures 37 and 38, in the second type of aerosol cartridge in Embodiment 3 of the present invention, there is a lateral opening between the aerosol passage 1303 and the atomizing module upper cover 710 for transporting liquid to the atomizer 930, and a perforated metal tube 9396 covering the outer surface of the atomizer 930 is positioned opposite this liquid transport opening. The upper part of the atomizer 930 is fixed by the inner tube wall of the aerosol passage 1303, and the lower part of the atomizer 930 is fixed by the atomizing module upper connection port 711. Preferably, the central axis of the atomizer 930 is positioned to overlap with the central axis of the aerosol passage 1303. Example 4
[0205] Figure 39 shows the configuration of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 4 of the present invention, Figure 40 is an exploded view of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 4 of the present invention, Figure 41 shows the configuration of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 4 of the present invention, and Figure 42 is an exploded view of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 4 of the present invention. This embodiment is similar in structure to Example 1, and there is no need to repeat the same parts as in Example 1 in this embodiment.
[0206] As shown in Figures 39 and 40, the atomizer 930 includes an atomizer liquid transport component 932 and a mesh heating component 931, wherein the mesh heating component 931 covers the outer circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees, and / or is attached to the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees.
[0207] As shown in Figures 39 and 40, in the atomization module 700 of the first type aerosol cartridge 800 in Embodiment 4 of the present invention, the atomizer 930 includes two or more layers of mesh heating components 931, one of which is in close contact with the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932. The atomizer 930 having multiple layers of mesh heating components 931 can atomize the liquid more effectively, helps to reduce the size of aerosol particles, and allows the user to feel a drier aerosol.
[0208] As shown in Figures 41 and 42, in the atomizing module 700 of the second type aerosol cartridge 800 in Embodiment 4 of the present invention, the atomizing module 700 further includes a first gas-liquid exchange component 290A and a second gas-liquid exchange component 290B.
[0209] The first gas-liquid exchange component 290A may be made of plastic or fiber, and may have grooves on its outer surface or internal through holes along its axial direction. Preferably, the first gas-liquid exchange component 290A is a tubular adhesive fiber having axial through holes.
[0210] Preferably, the second gas-liquid exchange part 290B may be made from a porous material such as sponge, adhesive fiber, or sintered powder plastic.
[0211] The atomizing module 700 further includes an atomizing module upper cover 710, an atomizing module base 720, an atomizer 930 mounted between the atomizing module base 720 and the atomizing module upper cover 710, and an electrode 936. The electrode 936 penetrates the atomizing module base 720 and is electrically connected to a mesh heating component 931.
[0212] The atomizing module upper cover 710 includes an atomizing module upper connection port 711 that penetrates the atomizing module upper cover 710, and an atomizing module liquid transport hole 712.
[0213] The first gas-liquid exchange component 290A is assembled into the atomizing module liquid transport hole 712, and the groove on the outer surface of the first gas-liquid exchange component 290A and the inner wall of the atomizing module liquid transport hole 712 can form a through-hole for liquid transport or gas conduction.
[0214] The atomizer liquid transport component 932 has an axial atomizer liquid transport component through hole 932b, and the atomizer liquid transport component 932 is covered by the outer peripheral wall of the second gas-liquid exchange component 290B, and the inner peripheral wall of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 is in contact with the outer peripheral wall of the second gas-liquid exchange component 290B. In addition, both ends of the second gas-liquid exchange component 290B each pass through both ends of the atomizer liquid transport component 932, and the lower end faces of the two first gas-liquid exchange components 290A each communicate with both ends of the second gas-liquid exchange component 290B. The liquid in the gas-liquid exchange component 290 is transported to the second gas-liquid exchange component 290B through the first gas-liquid exchange component 290A, and then transported from the second gas-liquid exchange component 290B to the atomizer liquid transport component 932. Example 5
[0215] In this invention, the mesh heating component 931 is formed in a hollow columnar shape, and the hollow columnar mesh heating component 931 is either covering the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 or attached to the inner surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932.
[0216] In this invention, the mesh count of the mesh heating component 931 refers to the number of meshes that have been braided or etched within the axial length of the mesh heating component 931, which is 25.4 mm. The mesh count is an index for evaluating the density of the braided or etched meshes.
[0217] In this invention, the statement that the axial length of the mesh heating component 931 and the axial length of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 are approximately equal means that the difference between their lengths does not exceed 20%.
[0218] The mesh heating component 931 may include energized and non-energized portions. The energized portion generates heat, and this heat is conducted to the non-energized portion.
[0219] In this invention, the wire diameter of the resistance wire 9311 refers to the diameter when the cross-section of the resistance wire 9311 is circular. However, the cross-section of the resistance wire 9311 used in this invention may be any geometric shape, and if the cross-section of the resistance wire 9311 is not circular, the wire diameter of the resistance wire 9311 can be calculated by converting it to the diameter of a circular resistance wire 9311 with the same cross-sectional area.
[0220] In this invention, the electrical resistance of the atomizer 930 is the electrical resistance measured by the two electrodes 936 after the electrodes 936 are connected to the atomizer 930.
[0221] There is no need to repeat explanations of parts of this embodiment that are the same as those of other embodiments.
[0222] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the atomizer 930 includes an atomizer liquid transport component 932 and a mesh heating component 931, wherein the mesh heating component 931 covers the outer circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees, and / or is attached to the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees.
[0223] The atomizer liquid transport component 932 is used to transport the liquid to be atomized to the atomizer 930, and its material may include cellulose-containing fibers or powder, carbon fibers, glass fibers, ceramic fibers, and porous ceramics. The most commonly used atomizer liquid transport component 932 includes cotton rope or glass fiber. The weight of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 per meter is preferably 1.0g to 6.0g, and more preferably 1.8g to 4.5g. Cotton rope helps reduce the texture of the atomized liquid, while glass fiber and porous ceramics are resistant to high temperatures and have advantages in systems requiring high-temperature atomization, such as the atomization of THC.
[0224] In this invention, the resistance wire 9311 refers to a wire or non-wire material that has a certain electrical resistance and can generate heat when energized, such as a nichrome wire or an iron-chromium wire. The cross-section of the resistance wire 9311 may be a geometric shape such as a circle or rectangle, with a circle being the most commonly used. Preferably, the wire diameter of the resistance wire 9311 is 10 to 150 μm, for example, 10, 12.5, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 150 μm, and more preferably, the wire diameter of the resistance wire 9311 is 25 to 100 μm.
[0225] As shown in Figures 3 to 10, the mesh heating component 931 is formed by braiding or cross-winding one or more resistance wires 9311, and the resistance values of the resistance wires 9311 that make up the mesh heating component 931 may be the same or different.
[0226] In this invention, the electrical resistance of the atomizer 930 is the electrical resistance measured by the two electrodes 936 after the atomizer 930 is connected to the electrodes 936. In this invention, the electrical resistance of the atomizer 930 is preferably 0.2Ω to 2.0Ω, for example, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.0Ω, etc. The electrical resistance of a conventional atomizer 930 wound with a spiral resistance wire 9311 is 1.2 to 1.8Ω. The mesh heating component 931 allows for flexible selection of the wire diameter, number of strands, and mesh count of the resistance wire 9311, thereby greatly expanding the range of electrical resistance and meeting various application needs. For example, by braiding a two-layer mesh heating component 931 with 8 to 36 resistance wires 9311, the resistance of the atomizer 930 can be reduced to 0.2 to 1.0 Ω. The low electrical resistance of the atomizer 930 can extend the battery life when the host is at constant power output.
[0227] Preferably, the mesh heating component 931 includes 4 to 36 resistance wires 9311, and more preferably, the number of resistance wires 9311 is a multiple of 4 or 6 from 4 to 36, for example, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, etc.
[0228] Preferably, the number of meshes in the axial length of the mesh heating component 931 is 20 to 300, that is, the mesh count of the mesh heating component 931 is 20 to 300 meshes, for example, 20 mesh, 30 mesh, 40 mesh, 50 mesh, 60 mesh, 70 mesh, 80 mesh, 100 mesh, 120 mesh, 150 mesh, 200 mesh, 250 mesh, 300 mesh, etc. If the number of resistance wires 9311 is the same, a smaller mesh count helps to generate larger aerosol particles in the atomizer 930, resulting in a moist aerosol texture, while a larger mesh count helps to generate finer aerosol particles in the atomizer 930, resulting in a dry aerosol texture.
[0229] As shown in Figure 14, the atomizer 930 may include two or more layers of mesh heating components 931. The number of meshes and electrical resistance of the two layers of mesh heating components 931, and the number and diameter of the resistance wires 9311 that make up the two layers of mesh heating components 931, may be the same or different. Furthermore, by increasing the number of layers of the mesh heating components 931, the heating of the aerosol can be strengthened, and the requirements for aerosol delicacy and dryness can be met.
[0230] As shown in Figures 11 and 12, when the mesh heating component 931 is attached to the inner surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees, the atomizer liquid transport component 932 can be formed by applying cellulose fibers or powder slurry to the outer surface of the mesh heating component 931 and then drying it. In this invention, the powder slurry may be kaolin slurry.
[0231] In this invention, when braiding or cross-winding the resistance wire 9311, methods such as one upper and one lower, one upper and two lower, or two upper and two lower can be used for the left-turned and right-turned resistance wires 9311.
[0232] As shown in Figures 23 to 28, when the mesh heating component 931 covers the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees, the electrode locking connection port 9364 can be locked and connected to the outer surface of the mesh heating component 931 from the radial direction of the atomizer 930. After the atomizer 930 is attached to the electrode locking connection port 9364, the end of the electrode locking connection port 9364 can be narrowed to strengthen the fixation of the electrode locking connection port 9364 to the atomizer 930.
[0233] As shown in Figures 23 to 26, the lengths of the mesh heating component 931 and the atomizer liquid transport component 932 are approximately equal. This structure offers new advantages. Specifically, during atomization, the energized portion of the mesh heating component 931 between the electrodes 936 generates heat to atomize the liquid, and some of the heat is conducted to the non-energized portions at both ends of the atomizer 930, heating the liquid at both ends of the atomizer 930 and reducing its viscosity. This increases the transport rate of the liquid from both ends of the atomizer 930 to the intermediate heating portion of the atomizer 930, which is useful for atomizing viscous liquids. For example, CBD and THC atomized liquids are sticky or slurry-like at room temperature, and the tar from e-cigarettes in cold outdoor environments is also sticky, but heating these liquids to above 50°C significantly reduces their viscosity.
[0234] Figure 43 shows the configuration of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 5 of the present invention, Figure 44 is an exploded view of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 5 of the present invention, Figure 45 shows the configuration of the atomizer of the first type of aerosol cartridge in Example 5 of the present invention, Figure 46 shows the configuration of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 5 of the present invention, and Figure 47 is an exploded view of the second type of aerosol cartridge in Example 5 of the present invention. This embodiment is similar in structure to Example 1, and there is no need to repeat the same parts as in Example 1 in this embodiment.
[0235] As shown in Figures 43 to 45, in the atomization module 700 of the first type aerosol cartridge 800 in Embodiment 5 of the present invention, the atomizer 930 includes an atomizer liquid transport component 932 and a mesh heating component 931, wherein the mesh heating component 931 covers the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees. The mesh heating component 931 has a single-layer structure and is made by braiding eight resistance wires 9311, with a braiding density of 50 mesh, and the electrical resistance of the atomizer is 1.2 Ω.
[0236] As shown in Figures 44 and 45, in the atomization module 700 of the second type aerosol cartridge 800 in Embodiment 5 of the present invention, the atomizer 930 includes an atomizer liquid transport component 932 and a mesh heating component 931, wherein the mesh heating component 931 covers the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees. The mesh heating component 931 has a two-layer structure, the first layer is made by braiding eight resistance wires 9311 with a braiding density of 60 mesh, and the second layer is made by braiding eight resistance wires 9311 with a braiding density of 40 mesh, and the electrical resistance of the atomizer is 0.6 Ω.
[0237] In the first and second type aerosol cartridges in Example 5 of the present invention, the atomizer liquid transport component 932 is a 3.2 g / m cotton rope, and the wire diameter of the resistance wire 9311 that makes up the mesh heating component 931 is 60 μm in both cases.
[0238] Three different atomizing liquids—tobacco, mint tobacco, and double apple hookah—were injected into aerosol cartridges and compared using an adjustable constant-power host. The optimal power output for each aerosol cartridge at the desired inhalation feel was determined and is as follows: JPEG0007829718000001.jpg47161
[0239] Experimental results showed that, compared to an atomizer 930 with a single-layer mesh heating element 931, the atomizer 930 with a double-layer mesh heating element 931 achieved optimal inhalation characteristics, including fragrance excitation, richness, persistence, and aerosol temperature, at lower power output. Therefore, the atomizer 930 with a double-layer mesh heating element 931 helps save power to the host and increase its operating time. Furthermore, it was found that the atomizer 930 with a double-layer mesh heating element 931 generates a finer aerosol and a richer fragrance compared to the atomizer 930 with a single-layer mesh heating element 931. These results show that in an aerosol cartridge with two layers of mesh heating components 931, the liquid is atomized by the first layer of mesh heating component 931, which is in close contact with the atomizer liquid transport component 932, and then further heated or baked by the other layer of mesh heating component 931. This helps to reduce the size of the aerosol particles, improve atomization, and allow the user to experience a more delicate, dry, and intensely scented aerosol.
[0240] In this embodiment, the first electrode 936a, which is equipped with an electrode locking connection port 9364, is locked and connected to the atomizer 930, and the upper end of the second electrode 936b is in contact with and connected to the lower end of the first electrode 936a. The advantage of this separate electrode 936 is that it can increase the flexibility of the connection between the aerosol cartridge 800 and the host (not shown).
[0241] The atomizer 930 of the present invention helps to create a mesh heating component 931 with a structure of two or more layers. The first layer of mesh heating component 91, which is in contact with the atomizer liquid transport component 932, heats and atomizes the liquid. The generated aerosol is further heated and baked by the other layers of mesh heating component 931, resulting in a finer, drier aerosol and more sufficient fragrance excitation. Conventional atomizers that employ a spiral heating component and have pins have poor shape stability, are difficult to control the positioning of the pins during installation, and have poor assembly efficiency. In the atomizer 930 of the present invention, since the mesh heating component 931 surrounds the outer or inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 360 degrees, the atomizer has high strength and excellent stability, does not require pins, and the electrodes can contact the outer or inner circumferential wall of the mesh heating component from any direction, which helps in the highly efficient assembly of the atomizer in the aerosol cartridge. Example 6
[0242] Figure 48 shows the configuration of the 11th type atomizer in Example 1 of the present invention. Example 6 is a variation of Example 1 and is similar in structure to Example 1. Therefore, it is not necessary to repeat the same parts as in Example 1 in this example.
[0243] In this embodiment, the mesh heating component 931 may be formed by at least two bent resistance wires 9311 engaging with each other at adjacent bending points. As shown in Figure 48, the mesh heating component 931 is made of eight bent resistance wires 9311, and each resistance wire 9311 and adjacent resistance wires 9311 engage with each other at bending points to form a hollow columnar mesh structure.
[0244] The hollow columnar mesh heating component 931 is either coated on the outer peripheral surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 or attached to the inner peripheral surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932, giving the atomizer 930 good strength and shape stability. The heat generated from the mesh heating component 931 surrounded 360 degrees is uniformly distributed on the surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932, enabling the liquid on the atomizer liquid transport component 932 to be atomized more uniformly, making the atomization more stable and reliable, and making the texture more delicate and substantial. Example 7
[0245] The manufacturing method of the tenth type of atomizer provided by the present invention includes the following steps.
[0246] Use a cotton fiber bundle, carbon fiber bundle, ceramic fiber bundle, glass fiber bundle, etc. as the atomizer liquid transport component 932.
[0247] Fold the resistance wire 9311 into a broken line shape, for example, an S shape or a Z shape, and make adjacent resistance wires 9311 engage with each other at the folding points to form a mesh heating component 931 on the outer peripheral surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932. The mesh heating component 931 covers the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees.
[0248] Make an atomizer coil material.
[0249] Cut off the required length from the atomizer coil material to obtain the atomizer 930. Example 8
[0250] Figure 49 is a diagram showing the configuration of the twelfth type of atomizer in Example 1 of the present invention, Figure 50 is a cross-sectional view of the twelfth type of atomizer in Example 1 of the present invention, and Figure 51 is a diagram showing the configuration of the aerosol cartridge in Example 8 of the present invention. This example is similar to the structure of Example 1, and for the same parts as in Example 1, there is no need to repeat the description in this example.
[0251] As shown in FIGS. 49 to 51, the atomizer 930 includes an atomizer liquid transport component 932 and a mesh heating component 931, and the mesh heating component 931 covers the outer peripheral surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees, and / or is attached to the inner peripheral surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees.
[0252] Preferably, the mesh heating component 931 is attached to the inner peripheral surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees.
[0253] The atomizer 930 further includes an electrode 936. The electrode 936 is parallel to the axial direction of the mesh heating component 931 and is connected to the mesh heating component 936. Preferably, the electrode 936 is a lead wire.
[0254] In this embodiment, the mesh heating component 931 may be one layer or two or more layers. Connection methods such as welding or mechanical contact can be adopted for the electrode 936 and the mesh heating component 931.
[0255] When the mesh heating component 931 is two or more layers, the electrode 936 can be embedded between the first layer and the second layer of the mesh heating component 931 to make the electrode 936 contact the mesh heating component 931.
[0256] Preferably, the electrode 936 is two lead wires parallel to the axial direction of the mesh heating component 931. The perimeter of the cross-section of the mesh heating component 931 is evenly divided by the two lead wires so that the atomizing core is heated evenly.
[0257] The length of the electrode 936 connected to the mesh heating component 931 may be equal to the axial length of the mesh heating component 931 or smaller than the axial length of the mesh heating component 931.
[0258] In this embodiment, by changing the connection length between the electrode 936 and the mesh heating component 931, the magnitude of the electrical resistance of the atomizer 930 can be changed.
[0259] In this embodiment, the atomizer liquid transport component 932 may be made of nonwoven fabric, a cotton paddle, or the like. At least a portion of the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 is covered with a perforated metal tube 9396, and perforated metal tube wall through-holes 9397 are provided in the tube wall of the perforated metal tube 9396. The outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 is in communication with the liquid in the liquid storage component 100 through the perforated metal tube wall through-holes 9397.
[0260] In this embodiment, the central axes of the atomizer 930 and the aerosol passage 1303 are arranged parallel to or overlapping. After the atomizer 930 is inserted into the liquid storage component 100, the perforated metal tube 9396 and the aerosol passage 1303 are connected, and the perforated metal tube wall through-hole 9397 comes into direct contact with the liquid in the liquid storage component 100. The liquid in the liquid storage component 100 is then transported through the perforated metal tube wall through-hole 9397 to the atomizer liquid transport component 932.
[0261] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 51, the atomizing module upper cover 710 is provided with an atomizing module liquid transport hole 712. The atomizing module liquid transport hole 712 has an upper opening that communicates directly with the liquid in the liquid storage component 100, and a lower opening that communicates with the atmosphere. A gas-liquid exchange component 290 is provided inside the atomizing module liquid transport hole 712. In this embodiment, the gas-liquid exchange component 290 mainly plays the role of transporting gas to the liquid storage component 100. This makes the atomization of the atomizing module 700 more stable and reliable.
[0262] Based on the above, the atomizer 930 of the present invention includes a mesh heating component 931 that covers the outer circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees, and / or is attached to the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees, and the atomizer 930 has excellent strength and shape stability.
[0263] The heat generated from the mesh-like heating component 931, which is surrounded 360 degrees, is distributed more uniformly on the surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932, more efficiently heating and atomizing the liquid on the atomizer liquid transport component 932, resulting in more complete atomization and providing the user with a more delicate and rich texture.
[0264] The atomizer of the present invention helps to create a mesh heating element 931 with two or more layers, and by using an aerosol cartridge with two or more mesh heating elements 931 compared to a single-layer mesh heating element 931, atomization is more sufficient and the aerosol becomes finer.
[0265] In the atomizer 930 of the present invention, the mesh heating component 931 covers the outer circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees, and / or is attached to the inner circumferential surface of the atomizer liquid transport component 932 so as to surround it 360 degrees. Therefore, the atomizer 930 does not need to have pins connected to the electrode 936, and the electrode 936 can contact the outer or inner circumferential wall of the mesh heating component 931 from any direction, which is useful for assembling the atomizer 930 in the aerosol cartridge 800.
[0266] The atomizer 930 of the present invention allows for the continuous production and winding of atomizer coil material, significantly increasing production efficiency and facilitating the storage and transportation of the atomizer 930, thereby drastically reducing the cost of the atomizer 930. During the assembly of the atomizer 930, the required length can be cut after winding, facilitating the automated assembly of the atomizer 930.
[0267] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and do not limit the invention. Any person skilled in the art can improve or modify the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, all equivalent improvements or modifications completed by a person skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical idea disclosed herein should still be included in the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. The atomizer includes a liquid transport component and a mesh heating component, the mesh heating component covering the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component so as to surround it 360 degrees, the mesh heating component being formed by braiding or cross-winding resistance wires, the mesh heating component including at least one left-handed spiral resistance wire and at least one right-handed spiral resistance wire, where, with the mesh heating component placed vertically and viewed from above, the resistance wires that are spirally surrounded clockwise from bottom to top are the left-handed spiral resistance wires, and with the mesh heating component placed vertically and viewed from above, the resistance wires that are spirally surrounded counterclockwise from bottom to top are the right-handed spiral resistance wires. An atomizer characterized by the following features.
2. The mesh heating component is partially embedded in the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component. The atomizer according to feature 1.
3. The mesh heating component includes at least one resistance wire, and the one resistance wire includes the left-hand spiral resistance wire and the right-hand spiral resistance wire. The left-handed resistance wire and the right-handed resistance wire are braided together or cross-wound to form a mesh. The atomizer according to feature 1.
4. The atomizer includes two or more layers of the mesh heating component. The atomizer according to feature 1.
5. The weight of the atomizer liquid transport component per meter is 1.0 g to 6.0 g. The atomizer according to feature 1.
6. The diameter of the aforementioned resistance wire is 10 to 150 μm. The atomizer according to feature 1.
7. The electrical resistance of the atomizer is 0.2Ω to 2.0Ω. The atomizer according to feature 1.
8. The number of resistance wires in the aforementioned mesh heating component is 4 to 36. The atomizer according to feature 1.
9. The axial length of the mesh heating component and the axial length of the atomizer liquid transport component are approximately equal. The atomizer according to feature 1.
10. Includes at least the atomizer described in claim 1, A atomizing module characterized by the following features.
11. The atomizing module includes an electrode and an electrode locking connection port provided at one end of the electrode, wherein the electrode locking connection port is locked and connected to the mesh heating component. The atomizing module according to feature 10.
12. The atomizing module further includes gas-liquid exchange components. The atomizing module according to feature 10.
13. A liquid storage component and the atomizing module described in claim 10, An aerosol cartridge characterized by the following features.
14. The atomizing module includes a gas-liquid exchange component, which is used to allow the atomizer to communicate with the liquid in the liquid storage component via the gas-liquid exchange component when transporting liquid to the atomizer liquid transport component. The aerosol cartridge according to feature 13.
15. Using cotton fiber bundles, carbon fiber bundles, ceramic fiber bundles, or glass fiber bundles as atomizer liquid transport components, A mesh heating component is formed by braiding or cross-winding resistance wires to cover the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component so as to surround it 360 degrees, and the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component is spirally covered with at least some of the resistance wires so as to form right-handed resistance wires, and the outer surface of the atomizer liquid transport component is spirally covered with at least some of the resistance wires so as to form left-handed resistance wires. Making atomizer coil material, This includes cutting the required length from the atomizer coil material to form an atomizer, A method for manufacturing an atomizer, characterized by the following:
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