Atomization device and power supply box thereof

Abstract

The present utility model relates to the technical field of atomization devices, and in particular relates to an atomization device activated on the basis of sensing. The atomization device is provided with a sensing member, the sensing member being arranged on a handheld part of a housing. When a user uses the atomization device, the sensing member can sense that the handheld part is held by hand, and a device circuit is activated in response to the sensing result of the sensing member, such that power can be normally supplied to a heating member in an atomization core. When the sensing member does not sense that the handheld part is held by hand, the device circuit is locked in response to the sensing result of the sensing member and the device circuit is always in an off state; and at the moment, a power supply cannot supply power to the heating member, and therefore, the atomization device is not prone to being accidentally triggered to automatically start to work.

Description

Atomizing device and power supply box thereof

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese utility model patent application filed on November 29, 2023, with application number 202323263519.2, entitled "Atomizing device and power box thereof," the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The utility model relates to the technical field of atomizing devices, in particular to an induction-activated atomizing device. Background Art

[0004] Current atomizers directly trigger the atomization function by pressing the ignition button. However, in actual use, the ignition button can be accidentally pressed. Some atomizers also use airflow sensors to control the atomizer. When the user draws on the atomizer, the airflow sensor senses the atomizer being drawn and controls the heater inside the atomizer to heat and generate aerosol. During transportation, the air pressure inside the atomizer can easily fluctuate, which can easily lead to the atomizer being accidentally triggered to automatically start. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model provides an atomizing device, which is used to improve the problem that the current atomizing device is easily triggered and started by mistake.

[0006] In addition, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a power supply box for the above-mentioned atomization device.

[0007] According to the first aspect, an embodiment provides an atomizing device, comprising:

[0008] a housing having a hand-held portion for a user to hold;

[0009] an atomizing core, the atomizing core comprising a heating element for heating an aerosol-generating substrate;

[0010] a power supply, the power supply being used to supply power to the heating element;

[0011] a device circuit, the device circuit being used to conduct electricity between the heating element and the power supply;

[0012] and a sensing element, at least a portion of which is configured on the hand-held portion for sensing whether the hand-held portion is held; the sensing element is connected to the device circuit so that the device circuit can be locked or activated in response to the sensing result of the sensing element; the device circuit can connect the heating element and the power supply after activation, and the device circuit always disconnects the heating element and the power supply after locking.

[0013] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the sensing element is bent around the handheld portion to form a sensing element groove.

[0014] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the outer shell includes a first shell wall and a second shell wall arranged in back to back relationship, and the atomization device includes an ignition switch and an on / off key located on the first shell wall; the on / off key is used to operate the ignition switch, and the ignition switch is located on the device circuit and can control the on / off of the device circuit; the bottom of the sensor groove is opposite to the second shell wall, and at least a portion of the second shell wall is located in the sensor groove.

[0015] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the housing includes a shell and a protective layer, and at least a portion of the sensing element is fixed between the shell and the protective layer.

[0016] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the atomization device includes an ignition switch, which is located on the device circuit and can control the on and off of the device circuit; or the atomization device includes a suction sensing module, which is used to sense whether the atomization device is being inhaled, and the device circuit can be turned on or off in response to the suction sensing module after activation.

[0017] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the sensing element is a human body capacitance sensing element, and the device circuit can obtain a capacitance change between the sensing element and the human body to obtain a sensing result of the sensing element.

[0018] In a second aspect, an embodiment provides an atomizing device, comprising:

[0019] shell;

[0020] Operation keys, configured on the housing;

[0021] an atomizing core, the atomizing core comprising a heating element for heating an aerosol-generating substrate;

[0022] a power supply, the power supply being used to supply power to the heating element;

[0023] a device circuit, the device circuit being used to conduct electricity between the heating element and the power supply;

[0024] and a sensing element, at least a portion of which is configured on the operation key to sense whether the operation key is touched; the sensing element is connected to the device circuit so that the device circuit can be locked or activated in response to the sensing result of the sensing element; the device circuit can connect the heating element and the power supply after activation, and the device circuit always disconnects the heating element and the power supply after locking.

[0025] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the atomization device includes a circuit board in the housing, at least a portion of the device circuit is on the circuit board, the sensing element is fixed on the operation key, and the sensing element is conductively connected to the circuit board via a conductive spring and / or a flexible wire.

[0026] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the atomization device includes an ignition switch, which is located on the device circuit and can control the on and off of the device circuit; the operation key is an on / off key for operating the ignition switch.

[0027] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the atomization device includes an ignition switch, which is located on the device circuit and can control the on and off of the device circuit; or the atomization device includes a suction sensing module, which is used to sense whether the atomization device is being inhaled, and the device circuit can be turned on or off in response to the suction sensing module after activation.

[0028] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the sensing element is a human body capacitance sensing element, and the device circuit can obtain a capacitance change between the sensing element and the human body to obtain a sensing result of the sensing element.

[0029] In a third aspect, an embodiment provides an atomizing device, comprising:

[0030] shell;

[0031] an atomizing core, the atomizing core comprising a heating element for heating an aerosol-generating substrate;

[0032] a power supply, the power supply being used to supply power to the heating element;

[0033] a device circuit, the device circuit being used to conduct electricity between the heating element and the power supply;

[0034] and an operation key capable of sensing whether it is touched; the operation key being connected to the device circuit so that the device circuit can be locked or activated in response to the sensing result of the operation key;

[0035] The device circuit can connect the heating element and the power supply after being activated, and the device circuit always disconnects the heating element and the power supply after being locked.

[0036] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the atomization device includes an ignition switch, which is located on the device circuit and can control the on and off of the device circuit; the operation key is an on / off key for operating the ignition switch.

[0037] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the operation key is a human body capacitance sensing element, and the device circuit can obtain the capacitance change between the operation key and the human body to obtain the sensing result of the operation key.

[0038] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the atomization device includes an ignition switch, which is located on the device circuit and can control the on and off of the device circuit; or the atomization device includes a suction sensing module, which is used to sense whether the atomization device is being inhaled, and the device circuit can be turned on or off in response to the suction sensing module after activation.

[0039] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment provides a power box for an atomization device, comprising a power box shell, a device circuit, a power supply and a sensing element, wherein the device circuit is used to connect the power supply and a heating element of the atomization device, and the power supply is used to power the heating element. The power box shell has a hand-held part, and at least a portion of the sensing element is configured on the hand-held part to sense whether the hand-held part is held; the sensing element is connected to the device circuit so that the device circuit can be locked or activated in response to the sensing result of the sensing element; the device circuit can connect the heating element and the power supply after activation, and the device circuit always disconnects the heating element and the power supply after locking.

[0040] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the power box of the atomizing device includes an ignition switch, which is located on the device circuit and can control the on and off of the device circuit; or the power box of the atomizing device includes a suction sensing module, which is used to sense whether the atomizing device is being sucked, and the device circuit can be turned on or off in response to the suction sensing module after activation.

[0041] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the sensing element is a human body capacitance sensing element, and the device circuit can obtain a capacitance change between the sensing element and the human body to obtain a sensing result of the sensing element.

[0042] In a fifth aspect, an embodiment provides a power box for an atomization device, comprising a power box shell, a device circuit, a power supply, a sensing element, and an operation key, wherein the operation key is configured on the power box shell, the device circuit is used to connect the power supply and the heating element of the atomization device, the power supply is used to power the heating element, and at least a portion of the sensing element is configured on the operation key to sense whether the operation key is touched; the sensing element is connected to the device circuit so that the device circuit can be locked or activated in response to the sensing result of the sensing element; the device circuit can connect the heating element and the power supply after activation, and the device circuit always disconnects the heating element and the power supply after locking.

[0043] In a sixth aspect, an embodiment provides a power box for an atomization device, comprising a power box shell, a device circuit, a power supply, and an operation key, wherein the device circuit is used to connect the power supply and a heating element of the atomization device, the power supply is used to power the heating element, and the operation key can sense whether it is touched; the operation key is connected to the device circuit so that the device circuit can be locked or activated in response to the sensing result of the operation key; the device circuit can connect the heating element and the power supply after activation, and the device circuit always disconnects the heating element and the power supply after locking.

[0044] According to some of the aforementioned embodiments, the atomizer device is equipped with a sensor element, which is disposed on the handle portion of the housing. When a user uses the atomizer device, the sensor element can sense whether the handle portion is being held. When the sensor element can sense that the handle portion is being held, the device circuit is activated in response to the sensing result of the sensor element, and can normally power the heater element in the atomizer core. When the sensor element senses that the handle portion is not being held, the device circuit is locked in response to the sensing result of the sensor element, and the device circuit is always disconnected. At this time, the power supply cannot be supplied to the heater element, and the atomizer device is less likely to be accidentally triggered and automatically start working.

[0045] According to the atomizer device of the above embodiment, the atomizer device is equipped with a sensor element, which is configured on the operating key. When the user uses the atomizer device, the sensor element can sense whether the operating key is touched. When the sensor element senses that the operating key is touched, the device circuit is activated in response to the sensing result of the sensor element, and can normally power the heating element in the atomizer core. When the sensor element senses that the operating key is not touched, the device circuit is locked in response to the sensing result of the sensor element, and the device circuit is always disconnected. At this time, the power supply cannot be supplied to the heating element, and the atomizer device is less likely to be accidentally triggered and automatically start working.

[0046] According to the atomizer device of the above embodiment, the atomizer device is equipped with an operation key that can sense whether the operation key is touched. When the operation key senses that the operation key is touched, the device circuit is activated in response to the sensing result of the operation key, and can normally power the heating element in the atomizer core. When the operation key senses that the operation key is not touched, the device circuit is locked in response to the sensing result of the sensing element, and the device circuit is always disconnected. At this time, the power supply cannot supply power to the heating element, and the atomizer device is not easily accidentally triggered and automatically starts working. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0047] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of an atomizing device according to an embodiment;

[0048] Figure 2 is a left side view of Figure 1;

[0049] FIG3 is an exploded view of an atomizing device according to an embodiment;

[0050] FIG4 is a schematic structural diagram of a power supply box in an atomization device according to an embodiment;

[0051] FIG5 is a cross-sectional view along line AA in FIG4 ;

[0052] FIG6 is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the induction component in the atomization device according to an embodiment;

[0053] FIG7 is a schematic diagram showing the positions of the sensing element and the circuit board in the atomization device according to an embodiment;

[0054] FIG8 is a partial cross-sectional view of an atomizing device according to an embodiment;

[0055] FIG9 is a partial cross-sectional view of another atomizing device in an embodiment.

[0056] List of feature names corresponding to the figure marks in the figure: 1. Outer shell; 11. Power supply compartment; 12. Hand-held part; 13. Protective layer; 14. First shell wall; 15. Second shell wall; 16. Power box shell; 161. Interior decoration; 162. Exterior decoration; 163. Lens bracket; 164. Lens; 165. Bottom cover; 166. Shell body; 17. Atomizer shell; 18. Third shell wall; 19. Fourth shell wall; 2. Sensor; 21. Sensor slot; 22. Connecting part; 23. Sensor part; 3. Operation key; 31. On / off key; 32. Voltage adjustment button; 4. Circuit board; 5. Power box; 6. Atomizer; 7. Conductive spring; 8. Ignition switch.

[0057] Explanation of the reference numerals in brackets in the accompanying drawings: In the reference numerals in brackets in the accompanying drawings, the features referred to by the reference numerals are both the features represented by the numbers in the brackets and the features represented by the numbers outside the brackets. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] The present invention is further described in detail below by means of specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Similar elements in different embodiments are numbered with associated similar elements. In the following embodiments, many detailed descriptions are provided to enable the present application to be better understood. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that some of the features may be omitted under different circumstances, or may be replaced by other elements, materials, or methods. In some cases, some operations related to the present application are not shown or described in the specification. This is to avoid the core portion of the present application being overwhelmed by excessive descriptions. For those skilled in the art, it is not necessary to describe these related operations in detail. They can fully understand the related operations based on the description in the specification and the general technical knowledge in the art.

[0059] In addition, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification may be combined in any appropriate manner to form various embodiments. Furthermore, the steps or actions in the method description may be reordered or adjusted in a manner readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various sequences in the specification and drawings are provided solely for the purpose of clearly describing a particular embodiment and are not intended to be mandatory, unless otherwise specified.

[0060] Component numbers used herein, such as "first" and "second," are used solely to distinguish the components being described and do not convey any sequential or technical meaning. References to "connection" and "coupling" herein, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (couplings).

[0061] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1 to 9 , the atomizer device includes a housing 1, an atomizer core (not shown), a power supply (not shown), a device circuit (not shown), and a sensing element 2. The atomizer core includes a heater (not shown) for heating the aerosol-generating substrate. The power supply is used to power the heater, and the device circuit provides electrical communication between the heater and the power supply. The housing 1 includes a power supply compartment 11, in which the power supply is installed. In one embodiment, the power supply is a battery.

[0062] The housing 1 includes a handheld portion 12 for the user to hold. To prevent the atomizer from being accidentally activated, at least a portion of a sensor 2 is disposed on the handheld portion 12. The sensor 2 is configured to sense whether the handheld portion 12 is being held. The sensor 2 is connected to the device circuitry, enabling the device circuitry to lock or activate in response to the sensing result of the sensor 2. The connection between the sensor 2 and the device circuitry includes wired connection, wireless connection, and any other feasible connection method.

[0063] When the sensing element 2 senses that the handheld portion 12 is being held, the device circuit is activated in response to the sensing result, and the device circuit can connect the heating element to the power supply. After activation, the device circuit can connect the heating element to the power supply. After being locked, the device circuit always disconnects the heating element from the power supply.

[0064] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 9, in addition to the sensing element 2 being configured on the handheld part 12, the atomization device includes an operation key 3. In order to prevent the atomization device from being accidentally triggered and started, the operation key 3 is configured on the housing 1, and the sensing element 2 is configured on the operation key 3. The sensing element 2 is used to sense whether the operation key 3 is touched.

[0065] When the sensing element 2 senses that the operation key 3 is touched, the device circuit is activated in response to the sensing result, and the device circuit can connect the heating element to the power supply. After activation, the device circuit can connect the heating element to the power supply. After being locked, the device circuit always disconnects the heating element from the power supply.

[0066] In another embodiment, referring to FIG8 , the operation key 3 directly serves as a sensing element, capable of sensing whether it is being touched. The operation key 3 is connected to the device circuit, so that the device circuit can be locked or activated in response to the sensing result of the operation key 3. When activated, the device circuit can connect the heating element to the power supply. When locked, the device circuit always disconnects the heating element from the power supply. When the operation key 3 senses that the operation key 3 is being touched, the device circuit is activated in response to the sensing result, and the device circuit can then connect the heating element to the power supply.

[0067] It should be noted that after the device circuit in this application is activated, the heating element and the power supply can be connected, including the following situations:

[0068] Scenario 1: After the device circuit is activated, the device circuit is turned on, the power supply and the heating element are continuously connected, and the heating element starts to heat continuously.

[0069] Scenario 2: The device circuit is also equipped with an ignition switch 8. After the device circuit is activated, the rest of the device circuit is in a connected state. At this time, as long as the ignition switch 8 is turned on, power can be supplied to the heating element through the device circuit, causing the heating element to start heating. In this scenario, there are many situations after the ignition switch 8 is turned on. For example, after the ignition switch 8 is turned on, it needs to be manually maintained in the ignition state. At this time, the heating element continues to heat. After releasing the ignition switch 8, the heating element stops heating. For another example, after the ignition switch 8 is turned on, it can be in the ignition state without manual maintenance. When the ignition switch 8 needs to be turned off, it can be turned off by pressing or pushing the ignition switch 8.

[0070] Scenario three: The device circuit responds to the sensing result of the suction sensing module. When the device circuit is in an activated state and the atomizing device is being sucked, the suction sensing module senses that the atomizing device is being sucked. At this time, the device circuit is connected, and the heating element is connected to the power supply to start heating. When the atomizing device is not being sucked, the suction sensing module does not sense that the atomizing device is being sucked. At this time, the device circuit is disconnected, the heating element is disconnected from the power supply, and the heating element does not heat and work. The suction sensing module can be an airflow sensor. That is to say, before the device circuit is connected, it needs to be activated first. Only after the device circuit is activated can it have the ability to connect the heating element to the power supply. In this case, a power switch can also be added to the device circuit. After the device circuit is activated, the suction sensing module can work normally when the power switch is turned on. That is to say, after the device circuit is activated, it is also necessary to operate to turn on the power switch.

[0071] When the sensor 2 senses that the handheld portion 12 is not being held, the device circuit locks in response to this sensing result. Once locked, the heating element and the power supply are permanently disconnected. While the device circuit is locked and the sensor 2 does not sense that the handheld portion 12 is being held, the device circuit cannot be reconnected, and any other operation on the device circuit will not reconnect the device circuit. This makes the atomizer less susceptible to accidental triggering and self-activation.

[0072] Similarly, when the operation key 3 is not touched, the device circuit locks in response to this sensing result. After the device circuit is locked, the heating element and the power supply are always disconnected. When the device circuit is locked and no touch of the operation key 3 is sensed, the device circuit cannot be connected at all, and other operations on the device circuit cannot connect the device circuit. As a result, the atomizer is less likely to be accidentally triggered and start automatically.

[0073] Regarding the device circuit, it should be noted that, in one embodiment, the device circuit includes a power supply circuit and a control circuit, wherein the power supply circuit is used to allow current to pass between the heating element and the power supply, and the control circuit is used to control the connection and disconnection of the power supply circuit.

[0074] Regarding the form of the sensing element 2, the sensing element 2 can be in any feasible form. For example, in one embodiment, the sensing element 2 is a human body capacitance sensing element. When the handheld portion 12 or the operation key 3 is touched or approached by the human body, the capacitance between the sensing element 2 and the human body changes, that is, the sensing element 2 senses that the handheld portion 12 or the operation key 3 is touched or approached by the human body. The device circuit can obtain the capacitance change result between the sensing element 2 and the human body, and the device circuit obtains the sensing result of the sensing element 2 based on the capacitance change. The device circuit then locks or activates in response to the sensing result. In one embodiment, the human body capacitance sensing element is a conductive metal sheet. The device circuit includes a capacitance detection element that detects the capacitance change between the metal sheet and the human body. When the human body approaches or contacts the handheld portion 12 or the operation key 3, the capacitance between the human body and the metal sheet changes. That is, the metal sheet senses that the human body is approaching or contacting the handheld portion 12 or the operation key 3. The device circuit is unlocked and activated in response to the sensing result of the metal sheet. In addition to the metal sheet, in one embodiment, the human body capacitance sensing element can also be a touch capacitor. When the human body approaches or touches the handheld part 12 or the operation key 3, the touch capacitor generates a sensing signal and sends the sensing signal to the device circuit. The device circuit responds to the signal to unlock and activate.

[0075] For another example, in one embodiment, the sensing element 2 may be a touch electronic component. When a person approaches or touches the handheld portion 12 or the operation key 3, the touch electronic component generates a sensing signal and transmits the sensing signal to the device circuit. The device circuit responds to the signal to unlock and activate the device. The touch electronic component may be a piezoelectric sensor.

[0076] Regarding the response of the device circuit, in one embodiment, the control circuit in the device circuit includes a controller capable of obtaining the sensing result of the sensing element 2. The device circuit includes an activation switch, and the controller controls the activation switch to be turned on or off based on the sensing result of the sensing element 2. When the activation switch is turned on, the device circuit is activated, and when the activation switch is turned off, the device circuit is locked.

[0077] To facilitate sensing of the handheld portion 12 being held by the sensor 2, in one embodiment, referring to Figures 3, 6, and 7, the sensor 2 is bent around the handheld portion 12 to form a sensor groove 21. In one embodiment, the handheld portion 12 includes multiple parts, and the sensor 2 surrounding the handheld portion 12 includes both the sensor 2 wrapping around the surface of the handheld portion 12 and wrapping around the interior of the handheld portion 12, thereby bending around a portion of the handheld portion 12. In one embodiment, the housing 1 includes a shell, a top cover at the top of the shell, and a bottom cover at the bottom of the shell, with the shell forming the handheld portion 12.

[0078] After the sensing element 2 is wrapped around the handheld portion 12, it can sense a larger area and achieve higher sensitivity. Specifically, in one embodiment, referring to FIG3 , the sensing element 2 is a sheet. The sheet-shaped sensing element 2 has a larger area and is more convenient for sensing the human body. Specifically, in one embodiment, the sensing element slot 21 is a U-shaped slot.

[0079] In order to protect the sensing element 2 and prevent it from being damaged, in one embodiment, referring to Figures 3 to 5, the housing 1 includes a shell and a protective layer 13, and at least a portion of the sensing element 2 is fixed between the shell and the protective layer 13. The protective layer 13 can protect the sensing element 2. Specifically, in one embodiment, the protective layer 13 completely covers the sensing element 2. In some other embodiments, when the shell is a metal shell, the sensing element 2 can also be integrally formed with the shell, and in this case, the sensing element 2 can be considered to be part of the shell.

[0080] In one embodiment, the atomizing device includes an ignition switch 8, which is located in the device circuit and can control the on / off of the device circuit. In one embodiment, referring to Figures 3 to 5, the atomizing device includes an on / off switch 31 for controlling the ignition switch 8. By operating the on / off switch 31, the ignition switch 8 can be controlled. In some other embodiments, the atomizing device includes a puff sensing module, which is used to sense whether the atomizing device is being puffed. After the device circuit is activated, it can be turned on or off in response to the puff sensing module.

[0081] Furthermore, in one embodiment, referring to Figures 4 and 5 , the housing 1 includes a first housing wall 14 and a second housing wall 15 arranged in opposite directions. A switch 31 is located on the first housing wall 14. The switch 31 is used to operate the ignition switch 8, which is located in the device circuit and can control the on / off state of the device circuit. The bottom of the sensor slot 21 faces the second housing wall 15, and at least a portion of the second housing wall 15 is located in the sensor slot 21. This arrangement facilitates thumb operation of the switch 31 when holding the atomizer.

[0082] Specifically, the switch key 31 is a button, which is pressed to control the ignition switch 8, which is more convenient to operate. In some other embodiments, the switch key 31 can also be located on the same shell wall as the sensor 2.

[0083] In some other embodiments, the sensing element 2 may be sleeved on the housing 1 in a cylindrical shape, or may be installed on the housing 1 in a flat plate shape.

[0084] Furthermore, in one embodiment, referring to FIG. 3 , FIG. 5 and FIG. 7 , the atomization device includes a circuit board 4 , at least a portion of the device circuit is located on the circuit board 4 , and the induction element 2 is connected to the circuit board 4 .

[0085] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 5 and 7 , the circuit board 4 is located near the first housing wall 14 and away from the second housing wall 15. The power supply is disposed between the circuit board 4 and the second housing wall 15. Since the induction member 2 has an induction member slot 21, the induction member slot 21 faces the first housing wall 14, thereby facilitating connection between the end of the induction member 2 and the circuit board 4 near the first housing wall 14. In some other embodiments, the circuit board 4 may be located near the second housing wall 15 and away from the first housing wall 14, with the circuit board 4 positioned between the second housing wall 15 and the power supply. In some other implementations, the power supply may be located above or below the circuit board 4.

[0086] To facilitate connection between the sensor sheet and the circuit board 4, in one embodiment, referring to Figures 3, 5, and 7, the sensor element 2 includes a connecting portion 22 and a sensing portion 23. The sensing portion 23 forms a sensing slot 21. The connecting portion 22 is connected to the circuit board 4 and is elongated. The connecting portion 22 extends perpendicularly to the extending direction of the sensing slot 21. In one embodiment, the connecting portion 22 can also sense whether the handheld portion 12 is touched.

[0087] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 1 and 2 , the atomizer device includes a power supply box 5 and an atomizer 6. The atomizer 6 is detachably connected to the power supply box 5, which facilitates maintenance and replacement of the power supply box 5 and the atomizer 6, and fully utilizes the atomizer 6 and the power supply box 5. The atomizer 6 and the power supply box 5 can be connected by any feasible means including threaded connection, magnetic attraction, snap connection, or plug-in connection.

[0088] Referring to Figures 1 and 2 , the housing 1 includes a power supply housing 16 and an atomizer housing 17 , with the atomizer core disposed within the atomizer housing 17 . The sensor 2 is disposed within the power supply housing 16 , and the power supply compartment 11 is within the housing 16 , with the power supply installed within the compartment 11 . The circuit board 4 is disposed within the housing 16 .

[0089] In one embodiment, the atomizer 6 is used to atomize the tobacco oil to generate an aerosol. In some other embodiments, the atomizer 6 can also be used to heat an aerosol generating rod (i.e., a cigarette) and then atomize it to generate an aerosol.

[0090] Specifically, in one embodiment, referring to FIG. 3 to FIG. 5 , the protective layer 13 is a veneer, which can decorate the appearance of the main body, and has waterproof double-sided tape on the back of the veneer.

[0091] The power box housing 16 includes an inner decorative part 161 and an outer decorative part 162. Both the inner decorative part 161 and the outer decorative part 162 are used to decorate the appearance of the atomizing device. The outer decorative part 162 is also used to fix the sticker to prevent it from loosening and falling off.

[0092] The power supply housing 16 includes a housing body 166 and a lens holder 163. The lens holder 163 protects the circuit board 4 and is used to mount and support the lens 164, the on / off switch 31, and the voltage adjustment button 32. The lens 164 secures the on / off switch 31 and the voltage adjustment button 32. The voltage adjustment button 32 is used to adjust the output power of the atomizer.

[0093] The power supply housing 16 includes a bottom cover 165, which is mounted on the bottom of the power supply housing 16 and is used to secure the battery. In one embodiment, the handheld portion 12 includes the portion that can be held by the user, not just the portion that contacts the palm of the hand. The handheld portion 12 includes a lens 164, a lens holder 163, an inner decorative piece 161, an outer decorative piece 162, and a portion of the housing body 166. The sensing portion is sandwiched between the housing body 166 and the inner decorative piece 161.

[0094] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 3 to 5, the first shell wall 14 includes a lens 164 and a lens bracket 163. The second shell wall 15 includes an interior decorative part 161 and a portion of the shell body 166. The first shell wall 14 and the second shell wall 15 are used to identify the two relative shell walls of the power box shell 16. The shell walls can be in the form of a combination of multiple parts or parts of multiple parts, or can be formed by a single part or a portion of a single part. Furthermore, the power box shell 16 also has a third shell wall 18 and a fourth shell wall 19 arranged opposite to each other, and the third shell wall 18 and the fourth shell wall 19 are both located between the first shell wall 14 and the second shell wall 15. In one embodiment, the width of the first shell wall 14 is smaller than the width of the third shell wall 18.

[0095] In some other embodiments, the atomizing core and the power supply of the atomizing device are integrated into the same housing, and in this case the power box housing 16 and the atomizer housing 17 are no longer required.

[0096] Regarding the structure in which the sensing member 2 is arranged on the operating key 3, in one embodiment, please refer to Figure 9, the ignition switch 8 is on the device circuit and can control the on and off of the device circuit. The operating key 3 is an on / off key 31 for operating the ignition switch 8. In order to facilitate the connection between the sensing member 2 and the device circuit, the sensing member 2 is fixed on the operating key 3, and the sensing member 2 is conductively connected to the circuit board 4 through a conductive spring 7 and / or a flexible wire. In some other embodiments, the sensing member 2 can also be connected to the device circuit through a wireless signal. In some other embodiments, the operating key 3 can also be a voltage adjustment key or any other feasible key.

[0097] Regarding how the operation key 3 can sense whether it is being touched, in one embodiment, referring to FIG8 , the operation key 3 is a human body capacitance sensor. Specifically, the operation key 3 is made of a conductive metal material and is conductively connected to the circuit board 4 via a conductive spring 7 and / or a flexible wire. The circuit board 4 includes a capacitance detection element for detecting changes in capacitance between the operation key 3 and the human body. In some other embodiments, the operation key 3 can employ the same sensing method as the aforementioned sensor 2.

[0098] In one embodiment, the sensor 2 is in the form of a component, with a portion of the sensor 2 located on the handheld portion 12 and a portion located on the operating key 3. In some other embodiments, a portion of the sensor 2 may also be located on the atomizer housing 17.

[0099] In an embodiment of a power supply box for an atomizing device, please refer to Figures 3 to 7. The power supply box 5 for the atomizing device includes a power supply box shell 16, a device circuit, a power supply and a sensing element 2. The device circuit is used to connect the power supply and the heating element of the atomizing device, and the power supply is used to supply power to the heating element. The power supply box shell 16 has a hand-held portion 12, and at least a portion of the sensing element 2 is arranged on the hand-held portion 12 to sense whether the hand-held portion 12 is held by the hand. The sensing element 2 is connected to the device circuit so that the device circuit can be locked or activated in response to the sensing result of the sensing element 2. After activation, the device circuit can connect the heating element and the power supply, and after locking, the device circuit always disconnects the heating element and the power supply. The structure and matching relationship of each part in the power supply box 5 of the atomizing device can refer to the contents described in any of the above-mentioned embodiments of the atomizing device and will not be repeated here.

[0100] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the atomizing device power box 5 includes an ignition switch 8, which is located on the device circuit and can control the on and off of the device circuit, or the atomizing device power box 5 includes a suction sensing module, which is used to sense whether the atomizing device is being sucked, and after the device circuit is activated, it can respond to the suction sensing module to be turned on or off.

[0101] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the sensor 2 is bent around the housing 1 to form a sensor slot 21. The housing 1 includes a first housing wall 14 and a second housing wall 15 arranged in opposite directions. The atomization device includes a switch key 31 located on the first housing wall 14. The switch key 31 is located on the device circuit and can control the on and off of the device circuit. The bottom of the sensor slot 21 is opposite the second housing wall 15, and at least a portion of the second housing wall 15 is located in the sensor slot.

[0102] In an embodiment of a power supply box for an atomizing device, please refer to Figures 3 to 7 and 9. The power supply box 5 for the atomizing device includes a power supply box shell 16, a device circuit, a power supply, a sensor 2 and an operation key 3. The operation key 3 is arranged on the power supply box shell 16. The device circuit is used to connect the power supply and the heating element of the atomizing device. The power supply is used to supply power to the heating element. At least a portion of the sensor 2 is arranged on the operation key 3 to sense whether the operation key 3 is touched. The sensor 2 is connected to the device circuit so that the device circuit can be locked or activated in response to the sensing result of the sensor 2. After activation, the device circuit can connect the heating element and the power supply. After locking, the device circuit always disconnects the heating element and the power supply. The structure and matching relationship of each part in the power supply box 5 of the atomizing device can be referred to the content in any of the above-mentioned embodiments of the atomizing device and will not be repeated here.

[0103] In an embodiment of a power supply box for an atomizing device, please refer to Figures 3 to 7 and 8. The power supply box for the atomizing device includes a power supply box shell 16, a device circuit, a power supply, and an operation key 3. The device circuit is used to connect the power supply and the heating element of the atomizing device, and the power supply is used to power the heating element. The operation key 3 can sense whether it is touched. The operation key 3 is connected to the device circuit so that the device circuit can be locked or activated in response to the sensing result of the operation key 3. After activation, the device circuit can connect the heating element and the power supply, and the device circuit always disconnects the heating element and the power supply after locking. The structure and matching relationship of each part in the power supply box 5 of the atomizing device can be referred to the content in any embodiment of the atomizing device mentioned above, and will not be repeated here.

[0104] The above examples are used to illustrate the present invention, which are only used to help understand the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art of the present invention can make some simple deductions, modifications or substitutions based on the concept of the present invention.

Claims

1. An atomizing device, characterized in that: include: a housing having a hand-held portion for a user to hold; an atomizing core, the atomizing core comprising a heating element for heating an aerosol-generating substrate; A power source, the power source is used to supply power to the heating element; A device circuit, the device circuit is used to conduct the heating element and the power supply; and a sensing member, at least a portion of which is disposed on the hand-held portion to sense whether the hand-held portion is being held; The sensing element is connected to the device circuit so that the device circuit can be locked or activated in response to the sensing result of the sensing element; the device circuit can connect the heating element and the power supply after activation, and the device circuit always disconnects the heating element and the power supply after locking.

2. The atomizing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The sensing element is bent around the hand-held portion to form a sensing element groove.

3. The atomizing device according to claim 2, characterized in that The shell includes a first shell wall and a second shell wall arranged in back-to-back relation, and the atomization device includes an ignition switch and a switch key located on the first shell wall; the switch key is used to operate the ignition switch, the ignition switch is located on the device circuit, and can control the on and off of the device circuit; the bottom of the sensor groove is opposite to the second shell wall, and at least a portion of the second shell wall is located in the sensor groove.

4. The atomizing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The housing comprises a shell and a protective layer, and at least a portion of the induction element is fixed between the shell and the protective layer.

5. The atomizing device according to claim 1, characterized in that When the sensing element senses that the handheld part is being held, the device circuit is activated in response to the sensing result; when the sensing element senses that the handheld part is not being held, the device circuit is locked in response to the sensing result.

6. An atomizing device, characterized in that: include: shell; Operation keys, arranged on the housing; an atomizing core, the atomizing core comprising a heating element for heating an aerosol-generating substrate; A power source, the power source is used to supply power to the heating element; A device circuit, the device circuit is used to conduct the heating element and the power supply; and a sensing element, at least a portion of which is disposed on the operation key to sense whether the operation key is touched; The sensing element is connected to the device circuit so that the device circuit can be locked or activated in response to the sensing result of the sensing element; the device circuit can connect the heating element and the power supply after activation, and the device circuit always disconnects the heating element and the power supply after locking.

7. The atomizing device according to claim 6, characterized in that When the sensing element senses that the operation key is touched, the device circuit is activated in response to the sensing result; when the sensing element senses that the operation key is not touched, the device circuit is locked in response to the sensing result.

8. The atomizing device according to claim 6, characterized in that The atomizing device comprises a circuit board in the housing, at least a part of the device circuit is on the circuit board, the induction element is fixed on the operation key, and the induction element is conductively connected to the circuit board via a conductive spring and / or a flexible wire.

9. The atomizing device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The induction element is a human body capacitance induction element, and the device circuit can obtain the capacitance change between the induction element and the human body to obtain the induction result of the induction element.

10. The atomizing device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The induction element is a touch electronic component.

11. The atomizing device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The induction element is an induction sheet.

12. An atomizing device, characterized in that: include: shell; an atomizing core, the atomizing core comprising a heating element for heating an aerosol-generating substrate; A power source, the power source is used to supply power to the heating element; A device circuit, the device circuit is used to conduct the heating element and the power supply; and an operation key, wherein the operation key can sense whether it is touched; The operation key is connected to the device circuit so that the device circuit can be locked or activated in response to the sensing result of the operation key; The device circuit can connect the heating element and the power supply after being activated, and the device circuit always disconnects the heating element and the power supply after being locked.

13. The atomizing device according to claim 6 or 12, characterized in that: The atomization device comprises an ignition switch, which is located on the device circuit and can control the on and off of the device circuit; the operation key is an on / off key for operating the ignition switch.

14. The atomizing device according to claim 12, characterized in that The operation key is a human body capacitance induction element, and the device circuit can obtain the capacitance change between the operation key and the human body to obtain the induction result of the operation key.

15. The atomizing device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 and 12, characterized in that: The atomization device includes an ignition switch, which is located on the device circuit and can control the on and off of the device circuit; or the atomization device includes a suction sensing module, which is used to sense whether the atomization device is being sucked, and the device circuit can be turned on or off in response to the suction sensing module after being activated.

16. The atomizing device according to claim 15, characterized in that The suction sensing module is an airflow sensor.

17. A power supply box for an atomizing device, characterized in that: The device comprises a power supply box shell, a device circuit, a power supply and a sensing element, wherein the device circuit is used to conduct the power supply and the heating element of the atomizing device, the power supply is used to supply power to the heating element, the power supply box shell has a hand-held portion, and at least a part of the sensing element is arranged on the hand-held portion to sense whether the hand-held portion is held; The sensing element is connected to the device circuit so that the device circuit can be locked or activated in response to the sensing result of the sensing element; the device circuit can connect the heating element and the power supply after activation, and the device circuit always disconnects the heating element and the power supply after locking.

18. The atomizer power supply box according to claim 17, characterized in that: The power box of the atomizer device includes an ignition switch, which is located on the device circuit and can control the on and off of the device circuit; or the power box of the atomizer device includes a suction sensing module, which is used to sense whether the atomizer device is being sucked, and the device circuit can be turned on or off in response to the suction sensing module after activation.

19. The atomizer power supply box according to claim 17, characterized in that: The sensing element is bent around the hand-held portion to form a sensing element groove.

20. The atomizer power supply box according to claim 19, characterized in that: The power box shell includes a first shell wall and a second shell wall arranged in back to back relation, and the atomization device power box includes an ignition switch and a switch key located on the first shell wall; the switch key is used to operate the ignition switch, the ignition switch is located on the device circuit, and can control the on and off of the device circuit; the bottom of the sensor slot is opposite to the second shell wall, and at least a portion of the second shell wall is located in the sensor slot.

21. The atomizer power supply box according to claim 17, characterized in that: The power box shell comprises a shell and a protective layer, and at least a part of the induction element is fixed between the shell and the protective layer.

22. The atomizer power supply box according to claim 17, characterized in that: When the sensing element senses that the handheld part is being held, the device circuit is activated in response to the sensing result; when the sensing element senses that the handheld part is not being held, the device circuit is locked in response to the sensing result.

23. A power supply box for an atomizing device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a power supply box shell, a device circuit, a power supply, a sensing element and an operation key, wherein the operation key is arranged on the power supply box shell, the device circuit is used for connecting the power supply and a heating element of an atomizing device, the power supply is used for supplying power to the heating element, at least a part of the sensing element is arranged on the operation key for sensing whether the operation key is touched; the sensing element is connected to the device circuit so that the device circuit can be locked or activated in response to the sensing result of the sensing element; the device circuit can connect the heating element and the power supply after being activated, and the device circuit always disconnects the heating element and the power supply after being locked.

24. The atomizer power supply box according to claim 23, characterized in that: When the sensing element senses that the operation key is touched, the device circuit is activated in response to the sensing result; when the sensing element senses that the operation key is not touched, the device circuit is locked in response to the sensing result.

25. The atomizer power supply box according to claim 23, characterized in that: The power box of the atomization device includes a circuit board in the power box shell, at least a part of the device circuit is on the circuit board, the induction element is fixed on the operation key, and the induction element is conductively connected to the circuit board through a conductive spring and / or a flexible wire.

26. The atomizer power supply box according to any one of claims 17 to 25, characterized in that: The induction element is a human body capacitance induction element, and the device circuit can obtain the capacitance change between the induction element and the human body to obtain the induction result of the induction element.

27. The atomizer power supply box according to any one of claims 17 to 25, characterized in that: The induction element is a touch electronic component.

28. The atomizer power supply box according to any one of claims 17 to 25, characterized in that: The induction element is an induction sheet.

29. A power supply box for an atomizing device, characterized in that: It includes a power box shell, a device circuit, a power supply and an operation key, wherein the device circuit is used to conduct the power supply and the heating element of the atomization device, the power supply is used to supply power to the heating element, and the operation key can sense whether it is touched; The operation key is connected to the device circuit so that the device circuit can be locked or activated in response to the sensing result of the operation key; the device circuit can connect the heating element and the power supply after activation, and the device circuit always disconnects the heating element and the power supply after locking.

30. The atomizer power supply box according to claim 23 or 29, characterized in that: The atomizer power supply box includes an ignition switch, which is located on the device circuit and can control the on and off of the device circuit; the operation key is an on / off key for operating the ignition switch.

31. The atomizer power supply box according to claim 30, characterized in that: The operation key is a human body capacitance induction element, and the device circuit can obtain the capacitance change between the operation key and the human body to obtain the induction result of the operation key.

32. The atomizer power supply box according to any one of claims 17-25 and 29, characterized in that: The power box of the atomizer device includes an ignition switch, which is located on the device circuit and can control the on and off of the device circuit; or the power box of the atomizer device includes a suction sensing module, which is used to sense whether the atomizer device is being sucked, and the device circuit can be turned on or off in response to the suction sensing module after activation.

33. The atomizer power supply box as claimed in claim 32, characterized in that: The suction sensing module is an airflow sensor.

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