Atomization apparatus and functional assembly thereof

Abstract

An atomization apparatus and a functional assembly thereof. The functional assembly (10) comprises a fixed support (110) and a sliding member (120); the fixed support (110) is provided with a hollow channel (11101); the sliding member (120) is slidably arranged in the hollow channel (11101), and within the hollow channel (11101), the sliding member (120) has an open position where gas in the hollow channel (11101) can circulate and a closed position where the gas in the hollow channel (11101) can not circulate; when the functional assembly (10) is not connected to an atomization assembly (20) of an electronic atomization device, the sliding member (120) is in the closed position; and when the functional assembly (10) is connected to the atomization assembly (20), the sliding member (120) is directly or indirectly driven by the atomization assembly (20) and is switched from the closed position to the open position, causing the hollow channel (11101) to be in a state where gas can circulate. By means of arranging the hollow channel (11101) and the sliding member (120) on the functional assembly (10), microphone-sensed connection and disconnection of a gas flow channel is realized, thereby preventing foreign matter from entering the gas flow channel; the effects of general compatibility prevention and child lock functionality are achieved, potential safety hazards are effectively reduced, and the reliability of the atomization device is improved.

Description

Atomization device and its functional components Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of atomization technology, and in particular to an atomization device and functional components thereof. Background Art

[0002] An atomizer is a device that converts a stored atomizable medium into an aerosol through heating or ultrasound. Atomizers typically include an atomizer assembly and a functional assembly. The atomizer assembly heats the atomized substrate to generate an aerosol, which mixes with air entering the atomizer assembly and flows out for inhalation. The functional assembly is electrically connected to the atomizer assembly to power it.

[0003] A replaceable cartridge atomizer is one that stores the atomizer matrix. Once the matrix is ​​consumed, the atomizer can be directly replaced with another. This allows the battery in the atomizer to be reused. However, the problem with this type of product is that the atomizer often lacks anti-wildcarding functionality, meaning that counterfeit atomizers can be directly combined with the atomizer. This results in economic losses for genuine manufacturers. Furthermore, counterfeit products often lack certification, and the safety of the atomizer matrix cannot be guaranteed.

[0004] Therefore, providing a cartridge-changing atomizing device with an anti-wildcarding function is a technical problem that the industry urgently needs to solve. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main technical problem solved by the present invention is to provide an atomizing device and its functional components to achieve the purpose of preventing wild matching.

[0006] On the one hand, an embodiment of the present invention provides a functional component, which is applied to an electronic atomization device. The functional component includes a fixed bracket and a sliding member. The fixed bracket is provided with a hollow channel. The sliding member is slidably arranged in the hollow channel. The sliding member has an open position in the hollow channel for keeping the gas in the hollow channel circulated and a closed position for keeping the gas in the hollow channel from circulated. When the functional component is not connected to the atomization component of the electronic atomization device, the sliding member is located in the closed position. When the functional component is connected to the atomization component, the sliding member is directly or indirectly driven by the atomization component and switches from the closed position to the open position, so that the hollow channel is in a gas-circulating state.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the functional component further includes an elastic member connected to the sliding member, and the elastic member is used to provide an elastic force driving the sliding member to move from the open position to the closed position and maintain it in the closed position.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the hollow channel includes a first hollow portion and a second hollow portion, the first hollow portion is connected to the external airflow, and when the sliding member is in the closed position, the first hollow portion and the second hollow portion are separated, and when the sliding member is in the open position, the first hollow portion and the second hollow portion are connected to the external airflow.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sliding member is provided with a closed end, which is adapted to the first hollow portion, and the cross-section of the second hollow portion is larger than the cross-section of the closed end. When the sliding member is in the closed position, the closed end is located in the first hollow portion and closes the first hollow portion.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sliding member is further provided with a communicating groove, which is connected to the first hollow portion. When the sliding member is located in the open position, the communicating groove is connected to the second hollow portion to enable communication between the first hollow portion and the second hollow portion.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sliding member is further provided with a docking end, and the communicating groove is located between the docking end and the closed end. When the functional component is connected to the atomizing component, the atomizing component is pressed against the docking end, thereby moving the sliding member from the closed position to the open position, and the closed end moves from the first hollow portion to the second hollow portion, so that the communicating groove is connected to the first hollow portion and the second hollow portion at the same time.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the side wall of the hollow channel is provided with a groove, and the sliding member is provided with a protrusion, which can slide in the groove. When the sliding member is in the closed position, the protrusion abuts against the edge of the groove.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the functional component further includes a battery, which is mounted on the fixing bracket and is used to power the atomization component.

[0014] An embodiment of the present invention also provides an atomization device, comprising the functional component described in any one of the above embodiments, the atomization device also comprising an atomization assembly, the functional component being electrically connected to the atomization assembly to power the atomization assembly, the functional component comprising a microphone, and the microphone being capable of sensing changes in air pressure within the hollow channel.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the functional component further includes a fixing frame, which is used to fix the microphone. The fixing frame is provided with a through hole, and the airflow in the atomization component can reach the microphone through the hollow channel and the through hole.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the atomizer assembly is provided with an abutment top portion. When the atomizer assembly and the functional assembly are connected, the abutment top portion is inserted into the hollow channel and supports the sliding member so that the sliding member is located in the open position.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the fixed bracket is provided with a first docking column and a second docking column arranged opposite to each other, the hollow channel is located in the first docking column, the second docking column is provided with a slot, and the abutment top can be inserted into the hollow channel and the slot respectively; conductive columns are provided on both sides of the first docking column, and the conductive columns can be electrically connected to the atomization assembly.

[0018] The present invention provides an atomizing device and its functional component. By arranging a hollow channel and a sliding part on the functional component, the airflow channel sensed by the microphone can be connected and blocked, thereby preventing foreign objects from entering the airflow channel and serving as an anti-wiping and child lock, thereby effectively reducing safety hazards and improving the reliability of the atomizing device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0020] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a functional component of the present invention

[0021] FIG2 is a cross-sectional view of the sliding member of the functional assembly shown in FIG1 when it is in a closed position;

[0022] FIG3 is a cross-sectional view of the sliding member of the functional assembly shown in FIG1 when it is in the open position;

[0023] FIG4 is a schematic structural diagram of a sliding member of the functional assembly shown in FIG1 ;

[0024] FIG5 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of an atomizing device of the present invention;

[0025] FIG6 is an exploded view of the atomizing device shown in FIG5 ;

[0026] FIG7 is a schematic structural diagram of the atomizing assembly of the atomizing device shown in FIG5 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It is particularly noted that the following examples are intended only to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Similarly, the following examples are only some embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to be all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are intended to fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] The terms "first," "second," and "third" in the embodiments of the present invention are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, features specified as "first," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two or three, unless otherwise specifically defined. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are intended only to explain the relative positional relationships and movement of components in a specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly. The terms "including," "having," and any variations thereof in the embodiments of the present invention are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus comprising a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units and may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or components inherent to such process, method, product, or apparatus.

[0029] References herein to "embodiments" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute a separate or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood, both explicitly and implicitly, by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0030] An embodiment of the present invention provides a functional component 10, please refer to Figures 1 to 3. Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the functional component of the present invention, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the sliding member of the functional component shown in Figure 1 when it is in a closed position, and Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the sliding member of the functional component shown in Figure 1 when it is in an open position. The functional component 10 includes a fixed bracket 110, a slider 120, and a microphone 130. The fixed bracket 110 is provided with a hollow channel 11101. The slider 120 is slidably disposed in the hollow channel 11101. The slider 120 can move between an open position and a closed position to open or close the hollow channel 11101. When the functional component 10 is not connected to the atomizer assembly 20, that is, when the atomizer assembly 20 is not inserted, the slider 120 is in the closed position. When the functional component 10 is connected to the atomizer assembly 20, the slider 120 is in the open position, so that the airflow in the atomizer assembly 20 can reach the microphone 130 through the hollow channel 11101.

[0031] Optionally, the functional component 10 further includes an elastic member 140, which is connected to the sliding member 120, and the elastic member 140 is used to provide an elastic force that drives the sliding member 120 to move from the open position to the closed position. Furthermore, the elastic member 140 is made of a plastic or metal alloy with elastic deformation ability. Specifically, the elastic member 140 can be a spring, and the elastic member 140 presses against the sliding member 120. When the functional component 10 is not connected to the atomizer assembly 20, the sliding member 120 is subjected to the elastic force of the elastic member 140 to close the hollow channel 11101.

[0032] Optionally, the hollow channel 11101 includes a first hollow portion 111011 and a second hollow portion 111012, the first hollow portion 111011 is connected to the airflow outside the functional component 10, the second hollow portion 111012 is located between the first hollow portion 111011 and the microphone 130, and the microphone 130 can sense the airflow in the second hollow portion 111012. When the sliding member 120 is in the closed position, the first hollow portion 111011 and the second hollow portion 111012 are separated. When the sliding member 120 is in the closed position, the first hollow portion 111011 and the second hollow portion 111012 are separated. When 120 is in the open position, that is, when the atomizer assembly 20 is connected to the functional assembly 10, the first hollow portion 111011 and the second hollow portion 111012 are connected, and the second hollow portion 111012 can be connected to the airflow outside the functional assembly 10 through the first hollow portion 111011. When the user uses the atomizer assembly 20 to inhale, the gas in the second hollow portion 111012 can be sucked into the atomizer assembly 20, and the negative pressure formed in the second hollow portion 111012 can be sensed by the microphone 130. Whether the microphone 130 can be activated depends on whether the slider 12 can move to the open position. When the user uses an atomizer that does not match the functional assembly 10, the atomizer device of this embodiment cannot be activated and powered, thereby achieving anti-counterfeiting and anti-matching.

[0033] Alternatively, please refer to FIG4 , which is a schematic structural diagram of the sliding member of the functional assembly shown in FIG1 . The sliding member 120 has a closed end 121, against which an elastic member 140 abuts. The closed end 121 is adapted to the first hollow portion 111011. When the sliding member 120 is in the closed position, the closed end 121 seals the first hollow portion 111011 under the elastic force of the elastic member 140. Specifically, when the sliding member 120 is in the closed position, the closed end 121 is located within the first hollow portion 111011 and can completely block the first hollow portion 111011. Furthermore, the horizontal cross-sectional area of ​​the second hollow portion 111012 is larger than that of the first hollow portion 111011, that is, the horizontal cross-sectional area of ​​the second hollow portion 111012 is larger than that of the closed end 121, so that the closed end 121 cannot seal the second hollow portion 111012. When the sliding member 120 is located at the open position, the closed end 121 is located in the second hollow portion 111012 , and a gap is left between the closed end 121 and the second hollow portion 111012 for airflow to pass through.

[0034] Optionally, the sliding member 120 is further provided with a connecting groove 1201, which is located on the side of the closed end 121 away from the microphone 130, and the connecting groove 1201 is connected to the first hollow portion 111011. When the sliding member 120 is in the open position, the connecting groove 1201 is connected to the second hollow portion 111012, so that the first hollow portion 111011 and the second hollow portion 111012 are connected.

[0035] Optionally, the sliding member 120 is also provided with a docking end 123, and the connecting groove 1201 is located between the docking end 123 and the closed end 121. When the functional component 10 is connected to the atomizer component 20, the atomizer component 20 is pressed against the docking end 123, thereby moving the sliding member 120 from the closed position to the open position, and the closed end 121 moves from the first hollow portion 111011 to the second hollow portion 111012, so that the connecting groove 1201 is connected to the first hollow portion 111011 and the second hollow portion 111012 at the same time.

[0036] Optionally, a groove 11102 is provided on the side wall of the hollow channel 11101, and a protrusion 122 is provided on the sliding member 120, and the protrusion 122 can slide in the groove 11102. When the functional component 10 is not connected to the atomization component 20, the sliding member 120 is subjected to the elastic force of the elastic member 140 and moves away from the microphone 130, so that the protrusion 122 hits the edge of the groove 11102. At this time, the sliding member 120 is in a closed position.

[0037] Optionally, the functional component 10 further includes a fixing frame 150, which is used to fix the microphone 130. The fixing frame 150 is provided with a through hole 1501. When the sliding member 120 is in the open position, the airflow in the atomizing assembly 20 can reach the microphone 130 through the hollow channel 11101 and the through hole 1501.

[0038] Optionally, the functional component 10 further includes a battery 160 , which is mounted on the fixing bracket 110 . The microphone 130 can control the battery 160 to output current to power the atomizing component 20 .

[0039] Further, please refer to Figures 5 to 7. Figure 5 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of an atomization device of the present invention, Figure 6 is an exploded view of the atomization device shown in Figure 5, and Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of the atomization assembly of the atomization device shown in Figure 5. An embodiment of the present invention also provides an atomization device, comprising the functional component 10 and the atomization assembly 20 of the above-described embodiment, wherein the functional component 10 and the atomization assembly 20 are electrically connected to supply power to the atomization assembly 20. Optionally, the atomization device further comprises a housing 30, wherein the functional component 10 and the atomization assembly 20 are mounted within the housing 30.

[0040] Optionally, the atomizer assembly 20 is provided with a docking groove 220, and a butt-joint top 210 is provided in the docking groove 220. Specifically, the shape of the butt-joint top 210 can be circular, oval, square, or other polygonal shapes. A first docking column 111 and a second docking column 112 are provided on the fixed bracket 110 of the functional component 10. A hollow channel 11101 is provided in the first docking column 111, and a slot 11201 is provided in the second docking column 112. Optionally, there are two butt-joint tops 210, which are respectively inserted into the hollow channel 11101 and the slot 11201. Furthermore, conductive columns 170 are provided on both sides of the first docking column 111. There are two conductive columns 170, which are respectively electrically connected to the two electrodes of the battery 160 and electrically connected to the atomizer assembly 20.

[0041] Optionally, the abutting top 210 is adapted to the hollow channel 11101 and the slot 11201. The abutting top 210 can be used as a key to the airflow channel between the functional component 10 and the atomizing component 20. When the functional component 10 and the atomizing component 20 are connected, the first docking column 111 and the second docking column 112 can be inserted into the docking slot 220 to limit the relative rotation between the functional component 10 and the atomizing component 20. The abutting top 210 is inserted into the hollow channel 11101 and supports the docking of the sliding member 120. End 123 causes the slider 120 to move from the closed position to the open position under the action of pressure, and the closed end 121 moves from the first hollow portion 111011 into the second hollow portion 111012. The first hollow portion 111011 and the second hollow portion 111012 are connected through the connecting groove 1201. When the user uses the atomizer assembly 20 to inhale the aerosol, the gas in the hollow channel 11101 can be drawn out of the atomizer device through the atomizer assembly 20, resulting in a low pressure in the hollow channel 11101. The microphone 130 can sense the change in air pressure in the hollow channel 11101 and provide a signal to the battery 160, outputting current to power the atomizer assembly 20, which further heats the atomized substrate to form an aerosol. When the atomizer assembly 20 is removed from the functional assembly 10, the slider 120 of the functional assembly 10 moves to the closed position under the elastic force of the elastic member 140. This seals the hollow channel 11101, preventing the microphone 130 from activating properly. For replicas of the atomizer assembly 20 without the raised structure, even if the atomizer assembly 20 is inserted into the functional assembly 10, the microphone 130 cannot be activated properly, and the functional assembly 10 therefore fails to function properly.

[0042] The atomizing device and its functional components provided by the present invention realize the conduction and isolation of the airflow channel sensed by the microphone 130 by arranging a hollow channel 11101 and a sliding member 120 on the functional component 10, thereby preventing foreign objects from entering the airflow channel. By arranging an abutment top portion 210 compatible with the hollow channel 11101 on the atomizing component 20, the functional component 10 can only be used when connected to the corresponding atomizing component 20, thereby playing an anti-wiping role.

[0043] The above descriptions are only some embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any equivalent device or equivalent process transformation made by using the contents of the description and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A functional component, applied to an electronic atomization device, characterized in that: The functional component includes a fixed bracket and a sliding member, the fixed bracket is provided with a hollow channel, the sliding member is slidably arranged in the hollow channel, and the sliding member has an open position in the hollow channel to keep the gas in the hollow channel circulated and a closed position to keep the gas in the hollow channel not circulated; When the functional component is not connected to the atomizing component of the electronic atomizing device, the sliding member is located in a closed position; When the functional component is connected to the atomizing component, the sliding member is directly or indirectly driven by the atomizing component and switches from the closed position to the open position, so that the hollow channel is in a gas flowable state.

2. The functional component according to claim 1, characterized in that The functional component further comprises an elastic member, wherein the elastic member is connected to the sliding member and is used for providing an elastic force for driving the sliding member to move from the open position to the closed position and to maintain the sliding member in the closed position.

3. The functional component according to claim 1, characterized in that The hollow channel includes a first hollow portion and a second hollow portion, the first hollow portion is connected to the external airflow, when the sliding member is in the closed position, the first hollow portion and the second hollow portion are separated, when the sliding member is in the open position, the first hollow portion and the second hollow portion are connected to the external airflow.

4. The functional component according to claim 3, characterized in that The sliding member is provided with a closed end, which is adapted to the first hollow portion, and the cross-section of the second hollow portion is larger than the cross-section of the closed end. When the sliding member is located in the closed position, the closed end is located in the first hollow portion and closes the first hollow portion.

5. The functional component according to claim 4, characterized in that The sliding member is further provided with a communicating groove, which is communicated with the first hollow portion. When the sliding member is located at the open position, the communicating groove is communicated with the second hollow portion, so that the first hollow portion and the second hollow portion are communicated with each other.

6. The functional component according to claim 5, characterized in that The sliding member is also provided with a docking end, and the communicating groove is located between the docking end and the closed end. When the functional component is connected to the atomizing component, the atomizing component is pressed against the docking end, thereby moving the sliding member from the closed position to the open position, and the closed end moves from the first hollow part to the second hollow part, so that the communicating groove is connected with the first hollow part and the second hollow part at the same time.

7. The functional component according to claim 1, characterized in that The side wall of the hollow channel is provided with a groove, and the sliding member is provided with a protrusion, which can slide in the groove. When the sliding member is located at the closed position, the protrusion abuts against the edge of the groove.

8. The functional component according to claim 1, characterized in that The functional component also includes a battery, which is installed on the fixing bracket and is used to supply power to the atomization component.

9. An atomizing device, characterized in that: The atomizing device comprises a functional component as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the functional component is electrically connected to the atomizing component to power the atomizing component, and the functional component comprises a microphone, and the microphone can sense the air pressure change in the hollow channel.

10. The atomizing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The functional component also includes a fixing frame, which is used to fix the microphone. The fixing frame is provided with a through hole, and the airflow in the atomization component can reach the microphone through the hollow channel and the through hole.

11. The atomizing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The atomizing assembly is provided with an abutting top portion. When the atomizing assembly and the functional assembly are connected, the abutting top portion is inserted into the hollow channel and abuts the sliding member to make the sliding member be located in the open position.

12. The atomizing device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The fixed bracket is provided with a first docking column and a second docking column which are arranged opposite to each other, the hollow channel is located in the first docking column, the second docking column is provided with a slot, and the abutting top portion can be respectively inserted into the hollow channel and the slot; conductive columns are provided on both sides of the first docking column, and the conductive columns can be electrically connected to the atomization component.

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