Main unit and atomizer

Abstract

A main unit (10) and an atomizer (20). The main unit (10) is used for accommodating the atomizer (20) and supplying power to the atomizer (20. The main unit (10) comprises a bottom housing (1), a cover (2) and a holder (3). The cover (2) is detachably connected to the bottom housing (1) and cooperates with same to form an accommodating cavity. The holder (3) is arranged in the accommodating cavity and provided with an accommodating recess (31). The side wall of the accommodating recess (31) is provided with an air inlet (32) and an air outlet (33). In a state in which the cover (2) is separated from the bottom housing (1), the accommodating recess (31) is exposed for mounting the atomizer (20). In a state in which the atomizer (20) is assembled to the main unit (10), the atomizer (20) is located inside the main unit (10), and the atomizer (20) is not visible from the exterior of the main unit (10), expanding the assembly diversity of the atomizer (20). In addition, when replacing the atomizer (20), there is only a need to remove the cover (2) to achieve convenient replacement of the atomizer (20).

Description

Host and atomizer

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority based on Chinese patent application 2023235678363 filed on December 25, 2023, and all of its contents are incorporated herein by reference.

Technical field

[0003] The present invention relates to the field of atomization technology, and in particular to a host and an atomizer. [Background Technology]

[0004] An electronic atomizer typically consists of a main unit and an atomizer. The main unit is connected to the atomizer to supply power. When powered, the atomizer atomizes the atomizing medium to form an aerosol. Currently, the atomizer is typically partially inserted into the main unit, with another portion, such as the mouthpiece, protruding from the main unit for inhalation. However, these approaches limit the overall design and diversity of the product. [Summary of the invention]

[0005] The host and atomizer provided in this application are intended to solve the problem of limited overall shape and diversity of the product after the existing host and atomizer are assembled.

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical issues, this application employs a technical solution: providing a main unit for accommodating an atomizer and supplying power to the atomizer. The main unit comprises a bottom shell, a cover, and a bracket. The cover is detachably connected to the bottom shell and cooperates to form a receiving cavity. The bracket is disposed within the receiving cavity and has a receiving slot. The sidewalls of the receiving slot have an air inlet and an air outlet. When the cover is detached from the bottom shell, the receiving slot is exposed for mounting the atomizer.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present application, the accommodating groove has a first side surface and a second side surface that are opposite to each other; the first side surface includes an avoidance slope, and the avoidance slope is inclined toward the outside of the accommodating groove; a limiting member is provided on the second side surface.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present application, the host further includes a mist outlet and a mist outlet channel, the mist outlet is connected to the air outlet through the mist outlet channel; along the axial direction of the host, the host has relative top and bottom ends, the mist outlet is arranged at the top of the host, and the accommodating groove and the mist outlet channel are close to the side of the bottom end; the first side surface and the second side surface are arranged opposite to each other along the axial direction of the host.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present application, the portion of the first side surface close to the port of the accommodating groove is inclined toward the outside of the accommodating groove to form the avoidance slope, and the avoidance slope has a avoidance groove; the portion of the first side surface close to the bottom surface of the accommodating groove is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the accommodating groove to form an abutment surface, and the air outlet is opened on the abutment surface; the air inlet is opened on the second side surface.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present application, the accommodating groove is arranged at the bottom end of the host or near the bottom end of the host, the first side is located between the second side and the top end of the host, the air outlet is opened on the first side, and the air inlet is opened on the second side.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present application, it further includes:

[0012] A first magnetic member is provided on the bracket or the bottom shell;

[0013] a second magnetic member disposed on the cover; when the cover and the bottom shell are connected, the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member attract each other to connect the cover and the bottom shell;

[0014] A first sealing member is provided corresponding to the air inlet and is used to seal the connection between the air inlet and the atomizer; and / or

[0015] a second sealing member, disposed corresponding to the air outlet and used for sealing the connection between the atomizer and the air outlet;

[0016] The electrode is arranged on one side of the containing tank where the air inlet is located, and a portion of the electrode extends into the containing tank.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present application, the cover is the back shell of the host; the outer side surface of the edge of the bottom shell connected to the cover has an avoidance recess; and / or

[0018] There are multiple first magnetic parts, and multiple first magnetic parts are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the main unit on the side surface of the bracket facing the cover body; there are multiple second magnetic parts, and multiple second magnetic parts are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the main unit on the side surface of the cover body facing the bracket.

[0019] To solve the above technical problems, the present application adopts a technical solution: providing an atomizer. The atomizer is intended to be assembled in a receiving slot of a main unit and comprises: a housing, an atomizer assembly, and a mounting base; the housing has a liquid storage chamber and an air outlet passage; the liquid storage chamber is used to store an atomizing medium; the atomizer assembly is disposed within the housing and is used to atomize the atomizing medium to form an aerosol; the mounting base is disposed within the housing and blocks the liquid storage chamber; the mounting base has an air inlet passage; and the outer wall of the housing has a slot.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present application, the shell includes a top wall and an annular side wall, the air outlet port of the air outlet channel is located on the top wall of the shell, and the slot is provided on the edge of the top wall of the shell near the annular side wall.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present application, the top wall of the housing is provided with two card slots, the two card slots are respectively located on opposite sides of the air outlet port of the air outlet channel, and the atomizer is an axisymmetric structure.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present application are different from those of the prior art: the host provided by the embodiments of the present application is used to accommodate an atomizer and supply power to the atomizer; the host includes a bottom shell, a cover body, and a bracket, the cover body is detachably connected to the bottom shell, and cooperates to form a receiving cavity; the bracket is arranged in the receiving cavity and has a receiving groove; the side wall of the receiving groove has an air inlet and an air outlet; wherein, when the cover body is separated from the bottom shell, the receiving groove is exposed for installing the atomizer. In this way, when the atomizer is assembled to the host, the atomizer is located inside the host, and the atomizer cannot be seen from the appearance of the host, which expands the diversity of atomizer assembly, makes the product structure more novel, fashionable, and more integrated, and enhances the competitiveness of the product. At the same time, when replacing the atomizer, it is only necessary to remove the cover body to achieve convenient replacement of the atomizer.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0023] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an atomization device provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0024] FIG2 is a disassembled schematic diagram of the atomizing device shown in FIG1 of the present application;

[0025] FIG3 is a cross-sectional view of the atomizing device shown in FIG1 of the present application taken along line AA;

[0026] FIG4 is a cross-sectional view of the atomizing device shown in FIG1 of the present application taken along line BB;

[0027] FIG5a is a schematic diagram of the disassembly of the main unit of the atomization device shown in FIG1 of the present application;

[0028] FIG5 b is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the structure of the atomizing device shown in FIG2 excluding the cover and the atomizer;

[0029] FIG6 is an enlarged view of the structure at point M in FIG5a;

[0030] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of a process for assembling an atomizer according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] FIG8 is a schematic structural diagram of a surface of a cover body facing the bottom shell according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] FIG9 is a partial schematic diagram of a host device without a cover provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] FIG10 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an atomizer provided in one embodiment of the present application at a first viewing angle;

[0034] FIG11 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the atomizer provided in one embodiment of the present application at a second viewing angle.

[0035] Description of Reference Numerals

[0036] 10-main unit; 10a-top; 10b-bottom; 1-bottom shell; 11-avoidance recess; 2-cover; 3-bracket; 31-accommodating groove; 311-first side surface; 312-second side surface; 313-avoidance slope; 314-contact surface; 315-avoidance groove; 32-air inlet; 33-air outlet; 34-mist outlet; 4-limiting member; 5a-first magnetic member; 5b-second magnetic member; 6a-first sealing member; 6b-second sealing member; 7-electrode;

[0037] 20 - atomizer; 21 - air outlet channel; 211 - air outlet port; 22 - electrode connector; 23 - housing; 231 - slot; 20a - annular side wall; 20b - top wall; 20c - bottom wall; 20d - inclined surface; 24 - mounting base. [Specific implementation method]

[0038] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] The terms "first," "second," and "third" in this application are used only for descriptive purposes and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined. All directional indications in the embodiments of this application (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement, etc. between the components under a specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications also change accordingly. In addition, the terms "including" and "having," as well as any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units that are not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units that are inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0040] 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 application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent 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.

[0041] The present application is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0042] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5b, Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the atomizer provided by an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the disassembly of the atomizer shown in Figure 1 of the present application; Figure 3 is an AA-direction sectional view of the atomizer shown in Figure 1 of the present application; Figure 4 is a BB-direction sectional view of the atomizer shown in Figure 1 of the present application; Figure 5a is a schematic diagram of the disassembly of the main unit in the atomizer shown in Figure 1 of the present application; Figure 5b is an AA-direction sectional view of the structure of the atomizer shown in Figure 2 except for the cover body and the atomizer.

[0043] In this embodiment, an atomization device is provided, comprising a main unit 10 and an atomizer 20. The main unit 10 is configured to house and power the atomizer 20. When powered, the atomizer 20 atomizes an atomizing medium to form an aerosol. The atomizing medium may include a liquid matrix, such as an oil containing an active ingredient, a liquid medicine, or the like.

[0044] The host 10 includes a base 1, a cover 2, and a bracket 3. The cover 2 is detachably connected to the base 1 and cooperates with the base 1 to form a receiving cavity. The cover 2 and the base 1 together form the outer shell of the host 10. In some embodiments, the cover 2 may serve as the back shell of the host 10. It should be noted that the host 10 has a front and a back side. When the host 10 is displayed or placed, the front side is typically exposed to the user's view. The front side of the host 10 may be provided with display elements, indicator lights, or button lights, etc.; the back side of the host 10 contacts the user's hand or a supporting surface. In the host 10 provided in this application, the side where the base 1 is located serves as the front shell of the host 10, and the side where the cover 2 is located serves as the back shell of the host 10. It is understood that the back shell of the host 10 is susceptible to wear or damage during prolonged use. By using the detachable cover 2 as the back shell of the host 10, the cover 2 can be replaced promptly if it becomes worn or damaged, thereby maintaining the overall aesthetic appearance of the host 10.

[0045] Specifically, referring to Figure 1 , the outer side surface of the edge of the bottom shell 1 connected to the cover 2 has an escape recess 11. Thus, when the atomizer 20 needs to be replaced, the user can apply force to the cover 2 through the escape recess 11 to conveniently open the cover 2 and quickly remove the atomizer 20.

[0046] 5b and 5c, the bracket 3 is disposed in the accommodating cavity and has an accommodating groove 31. The sidewall of the accommodating groove 31 has an air inlet 32 ​​and an air outlet 33. When the cover 2 is separated from the bottom shell 1, the accommodating groove 31 is exposed for installing the atomizer 20.

[0047] 3 , the nebulizer 20 has an air inlet channel (not shown) and an air outlet channel 21. The air inlet 32 ​​of the main unit 10 is connected to the outside air and is used to connect to the air inlet channel of the nebulizer 20. The air outlet 33 of the main unit 10 is used to connect to the air outlet channel 21 of the nebulizer 20. Thus, during the inhalation process, the outside air can enter the receiving tank 31 through the air inlet 32 ​​and then enter the air inlet channel of the nebulizer 20. The aerosol formed by the nebulizer 20 flows out of the nebulizer 20 through the air outlet channel 21 and out through the air outlet 33 for the user to inhale.

[0048] With this arrangement, when the atomizer 20 is assembled to the main unit 10, it is located inside the main unit 10 and cannot be seen from the outside of the main unit 10. This expands the diversity of the atomizer 20 assembly options, making the product structure more novel, stylish, and integrated, thereby enhancing product competitiveness. Furthermore, when replacing the atomizer 20, since the cover 2 and the bottom shell 1 are detachably connected, only the cover 2 needs to be removed to expose the atomizer 20, making it easy to replace the atomizer 20.

[0049] In one embodiment, in combination with FIG. 5a and FIG. 2 , the receiving groove 31 has a bottom surface (not marked), a first side surface 311 and a second side surface 312 opposite to each other, and the first side surface 311 includes an avoidance slope 313 and an abutment surface 314. The avoidance slope 313 is tilted toward the outside of the receiving groove 31; that is, the avoidance slope 313 is tilted toward the direction away from the central axis O of the receiving groove 31. In this way, when the atomizer 20 is installed in the receiving groove 31, the space between the avoidance slope 313 and the atomizer 20 can be increased, thereby increasing the operating space of the user's hand or the manipulator during the process of disassembling the atomizer 20, so as to facilitate the disassembly of the atomizer 20 and reduce the trouble of being unable to disassemble the atomizer 20 due to the small distance between the side wall of the receiving groove 31 and the atomizer 20. It should be noted that the space formed by the inner wall of the accommodating groove 31 is the inner side of the accommodating groove 31 , and the outer wall of the side wall of the accommodating groove 31 facing away from the inner wall is the outer side of the accommodating groove 31 .

[0050] In a specific embodiment, a portion of the first side surface 311 close to the end of the receiving groove 31 is inclined toward the outside of the receiving groove 31 and forms an avoidance slope 313 .

[0051] In this embodiment, the portion of the first side surface 311 proximal to the bottom of the receiving groove 31 is perpendicular to the bottom of the receiving groove 31 and forms an abutment surface 314. The linear distance between the abutment surface 314 and the second side surface 312 along the axial direction Z of the main unit 10 is a first distance, and the dimension of the atomizer 20 along its axial direction Z is a second distance. The first distance is equal to the second distance. This allows the atomizer 20 to be clamped between the abutment surface 314 and the second side surface 312 when installed in the receiving groove 31, preventing the atomizer 20 from falling out of the receiving groove 31. Alternatively, the first distance is slightly greater than the second distance to facilitate installation and removal of the atomizer 20. The perpendicularity of the abutment surface 314 to the bottom of the receiving groove 31 facilitates abutment between the top wall 20b of the housing 23 of the atomizer 20 and the abutment surface 314.

[0052] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 5a , the air outlet 33 is specifically located on the abutment surface 314 , while the air inlet 32 ​​is located on the second side surface 312 . This not only shortens the air intake path of the atomizer 20 and reduces inhalation resistance, but also allows more of the aerosol atomized by the atomizer 20 to flow out through the air outlet 33 , thereby improving aerosol utilization. The air outlet 33 located on the abutment surface 314 facilitates communication between the air outlet 33 and the air outlet channel 21 .

[0053] In one specific embodiment, referring to FIG6 , which is an enlarged view of the structure of FIG5a at point M, the avoidance slope 313 includes a avoidance groove 315 that is recessed toward the outside of the accommodating groove 31. This allows the avoidance groove 315 to avoid the user's fingers or robotic arm when removing the atomizer 20 from the main unit 10, making it easier for the fingers or robotic arm to smoothly remove the atomizer 20. Specifically, the avoidance groove 315 can be shaped like a pot lid, or the contour of the avoidance groove 315 can match the contour of a hand or robotic arm when making a fist.

[0054] In this embodiment, referring to Figures 5a and 4 , a stopper 4 is further provided on the second side surface 312 of the receiving groove 31 to prevent the atomizer 20 from falling out of the receiving groove 31. Specifically, the stopper 4 extends from the sidewall of the receiving groove 31 toward the central axis O of the receiving groove 31. Furthermore, along the width direction X of the main unit 10, the minimum distance between the stopper 4 and the bottom surface of the receiving groove 31 is no less than the thickness of the atomizer 20 along the width direction X of the main unit 10, ensuring that the atomizer 20 can be positioned between the stopper 4 and the bottom surface of the receiving groove 31. Furthermore, along the width direction X of the main unit 10, at least a portion of the orthographic projection of the stopper 4 overlaps with the atomizer 20, thereby limiting the position of the atomizer 20 along the depth direction of the receiving groove 31.

[0055] Specifically, the limiting member 4 can be rod-shaped, and can be a protrusion or an extension rod provided on the second side surface 312 of the accommodating groove 31. The limiting member 4 can be an elastic member or an elastic arm. There can be multiple limiting members 4, with the multiple limiting members 4 being spaced apart along the longitudinal direction Y of the main unit 10. It is understood that the avoidance slope 313 is inclined in a direction away from the limiting member 4.

[0056] In this embodiment, FIG7 is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of assembling an atomizer according to an embodiment of the present application. The avoidance slope 313 and the stopper 4 are positioned relative to each other and cooperate with each other. During the assembly of the atomizer 20, the atomizer 20 can be inserted at an angle into the receiving groove 31, and then the upwardly angled end of the atomizer 20 is pressed to press the atomizer 20 into the receiving groove 31, completing the assembly of the atomizer 20 and the main unit 10.

[0057] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 5 a , the first side surface 311 and the second side surface 312 of the accommodating groove 31 are disposed opposite each other along the axial direction Z of the main unit 10. That is, the air inlet 32 ​​and the air outlet 33 are disposed opposite each other along the axial direction Z of the main unit 10, and the avoidance slope 313 and the stopper 4 are also disposed opposite each other along the axial direction Z of the main unit 10.

[0058] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 5a and 5b, the main unit 10 further includes a mist outlet 34 and a mist outlet channel (not shown), wherein the mist outlet 34 is connected to the air outlet 33 via the mist outlet channel. Along the axial direction Z of the main unit 10, the main unit 10 has a top end 10a and a bottom end 10b opposite to each other, and the mist outlet 34 is provided at the top end 10a of the main unit 10. For example, the mist outlet 34 can be flush with the top end 10a, or located at a position protruding from the top end 10a outside the accommodating cavity, or located at a position lower than the top end 10a inside the accommodating cavity.

[0059] In one specific embodiment, the bracket 3 has a mist outlet channel, the first end of the mist outlet channel is directly connected to the air outlet 33, and the second end of the mist outlet channel opposite to the first end extends to the top 10a of the host 10; the second end of the mist outlet channel forms a mist outlet 34; the accommodating groove 31 is arranged on the side of the mist outlet channel close to the bottom end 10b. In another specific embodiment, the host 10 also includes a nozzle (not shown), part of the nozzle is located in the accommodating cavity, and the rest of the nozzle extends to the outside of the bottom shell 1; the nozzle has a mist outlet channel, the first end of the mist outlet channel is connected to the air outlet 33, the second end of the mist outlet channel opposite to the first end extends to the top 10a of the host 10 and protrudes from the top 10a of the host 10 to form a mist outlet 34, and the aerosol formed by atomization enters the user's mouth through the nozzle; the accommodating groove 31 is arranged on the side of the nozzle close to the bottom end 10b. In another embodiment, the top end 10a of the housing cavity of the main unit 10 has an insertion port. The main unit 10 also includes an atomizing mechanism, which is disposed within the housing cavity and has a receiving chamber. The receiving chamber and the insertion port are arranged opposite each other along the axial direction Z of the main unit 10 and are connected to the insertion port. The aerosol-generating product is inserted into or removed from the housing cavity through the insertion port. The atomizing mechanism is used to atomize the aerosol-generating product inserted into the receiving chamber to form an aerosol. The housing cavity of the atomizing mechanism forms a mist outlet channel, and the insertion port serves as a mist outlet 34. The atomizing mechanism may include a resistive heating or electromagnetic heating component. The specific structure and function of the aerosol-generating product can be found in existing related technologies.

[0060] In this embodiment, referring to Figure 5a , the receiving groove 31 is disposed at the bottom end 10b of the main unit 10 along the axial direction Z of the main unit 10. The first side surface 311 is located between the second side surface 312 and the top end 10a of the main unit 10. The air outlet 33 is located on the first side surface 311, and the air inlet 32 ​​is located on the second side surface 312. That is, the air outlet 33 is closer to the top end 10a of the main unit 10 than the air inlet 32. The term "the receiving groove 31 is disposed at the bottom end 10b of the main unit 10" refers to the location of the receiving groove 31 near the bottom end 10b of the main unit 10, not the end surface of the bottom end 10b of the main unit 10.

[0061] In one embodiment, in combination with Figure 5a and Figure 8, Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of the side surface of the cover body facing the bottom shell provided in an embodiment of the present application; the host 10 also includes a first magnetic part 5a and a second magnetic part 5b. The first magnetic part 5a is arranged on the bracket 3 or the bottom shell 1. The second magnetic part 5b is arranged on the cover body 2. When the cover body 2 and the bottom shell 1 are connected, the first magnetic part 5a and the second magnetic part 5b attract each other to connect the cover body 2 and the bottom shell 1. In this way, in the process of replacing the atomizer 20, as long as the applied force is greater than the magnetic adsorption force between the first magnetic part 5a and the second magnetic part 5b, the cover body 2 can be separated from the host 10, thereby exposing the atomizer 20 so that the atomizer 20 can be replaced. The replacement process is convenient and quick.

[0062] In a specific embodiment, as shown in Figure 5a, the first magnetic component 5a is provided on the side surface of the bracket 3 facing the cover body 2, and the second magnetic component 5b is provided on the side surface of the cover body 2 facing the bracket 3; when the cover body 2 is connected to the host 10, the first magnetic component 5a can directly contact and attract the second magnetic component 5b to ensure the magnetic adsorption force between the two.

[0063] Specifically, the number of the first magnetic member 5a and the second magnetic member 5b are both multiple, and the multiple first magnetic members 5a are arranged at intervals along the axial direction Z of the host 10; and one first magnetic member 5a corresponds to one second magnetic member 5b. The number of the first magnetic member 5a and the second magnetic member 5b can specifically be two.

[0064] Specifically, when the bottom shell 1 is connected to the cover 2, the orthographic projection of the first magnetic member 5a on the bracket 3 completely overlaps with the orthographic projection of the second magnetic member 5b on the bracket 3. The first magnetic member 5a and / or the second magnetic member 5b can be a magnet or a magnetic strip.

[0065] Of course, in other embodiments, the cover 2 and the bottom shell 1 may also be snap-connected, or a detachable connection between the two may be achieved through other connecting parts.

[0066] In one embodiment, in conjunction with Figures 3 and 5b, the main unit 10 further includes a first sealing member 6a and / or a second sealing member 6b. The first sealing member 6a is provided corresponding to the air inlet 32 ​​and is used to seal the connection between the air inlet 32 ​​and the atomizer 20. The second sealing member 6b is provided corresponding to the air outlet 33 and is used to seal the connection between the atomizer 20 and the air outlet 33. By providing the first sealing member 6a and / or the second sealing member 6b, after the atomizer 20 is installed in the main unit 10, an effective airway seal can be achieved and the atomizer 20 in the receiving groove 31 can be fixed to a certain extent. The first sealing member 6a and / or the second sealing member 6b can be a silicone member or a rubber member.

[0067] In one embodiment, FIG5b and FIG9 are combined, FIG9 is a partial schematic diagram of a main unit provided in an embodiment of the present application, excluding the cover. The main unit 10 further includes an electrode 7, which is disposed on one side of the receiving groove 31 where the air inlet 32 ​​is located, and a portion of the electrode 7 extends into the receiving groove 31. As shown in FIG10, FIG10 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the atomizer provided in an embodiment of the present application from a first perspective. The atomizer 20 has an electrode connector 22, and the electrode 7 is used to abut and electrically connect with the electrode connector 22 of the atomizer 20 to supply power to the atomizer 20.

[0068] In a specific embodiment, in conjunction with Figure 3, when the atomizer 20 is installed in the receiving groove 31, part of the electrode 7 extends into the atomizer 20, so as to achieve electrical connection while playing a certain auxiliary role in fixing the atomizer 20 in the receiving groove 31, so that the atomizer 20 is more stably fixed in the receiving groove 31.

[0069] Specifically, the electrode 7 and the electrode connector 22 are in elastic contact to ensure close contact between the two and achieve stable current transmission. The electrode 7 can be a spring needle, or the electrode connector 22 can be an elastic sheet.

[0070] Of course, in other embodiments, the host 10 also includes components such as a power supply, a circuit board, a microphone, and fixings. The specific structure and function of these components are the same or similar to the specific structure and function of the relevant components in the existing host, and can achieve the same or similar technical effects. For details, please refer to the existing technology.

[0071] The host 10 provided in this embodiment is used to accommodate the atomizer 20 and supply power to the atomizer 20. The host 10 includes a bottom shell 1, a cover 2, and a bracket 3. The cover 2 is detachably connected to the bottom shell 1 and cooperates to form a receiving chamber. The bracket 3 is arranged in the receiving chamber and has a receiving groove 31. The sidewall of the receiving groove 31 has an air inlet 32 ​​and an air outlet 33. When the cover 2 is separated from the bottom shell 1, the receiving groove 31 is exposed for installing the atomizer 20. In this way, when the atomizer 20 is assembled to the host 10, the atomizer 20 is located inside the host 10 and cannot be seen from the outside of the host 10. This expands the diversity of the atomizer 20 assembly, makes the product structure more novel, fashionable, and more integrated, and enhances the product's competitiveness. At the same time, when replacing the atomizer 20, only the cover 2 needs to be removed to achieve convenient replacement of the atomizer 20.

[0072] Referring to Figures 10 and 11 , Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an atomizer provided in one embodiment of the present application from a second viewing angle. In this embodiment, an atomizer 20 is provided, which is intended to be assembled within the receiving slot 31 of the main unit 10 provided in the aforementioned embodiment. This atomizer 20 can be used in fields such as medical atomization, recreational inhalation, and cosmetic atomization. The atomizer 20 comprises a housing 23, an atomizing assembly, and a mounting base 24.

[0073] The housing 23 has a liquid storage chamber (not shown) and an air outlet channel 21. The liquid storage chamber is used to store the atomizing medium. The atomizing assembly is arranged in the housing 23 and is used to atomize the atomizing medium to form an aerosol. The aerosol flows out of the nebulizer 20 through the air outlet channel 21. The mounting seat 24 is arranged in the housing 23 and blocks the liquid storage chamber. The mounting seat 24 has an air inlet channel, and during the suction process, the external gas enters the nebulizer 20 through the air inlet channel. The nebulizer 20 can include only the housing 23, the atomizing assembly and the mounting seat 24, without a nozzle.

[0074] As shown in FIG11 , the outer wall of the housing 23 has a slot 231. As can be easily understood in conjunction with FIG4 , when the atomizer 20 is inserted into the receiving slot 31 of the main unit 10, a user's finger or a robotic arm can be inserted into the slot 231 to quickly remove the atomizer 20 from the receiving slot 31.

[0075] In one specific embodiment, the housing 23 of the atomizer 20 includes an annular sidewall 20a, and opposing top and bottom walls 20b and 20c. The outlet port 211 of the outlet channel 21 is located on the top wall 20b of the housing 23, and the electrode connector 22 of the atomizer 20 is located on or near the bottom wall 20c of the housing 23. A slot 231 is defined on the edge of the top wall 20b of the housing 23, near the annular sidewall 20a. When the atomizer 20 is inserted into the receiving slot 31, the slot 231 faces the avoidance slope 313 of the main unit 10, making it easier for a user's finger or robotic arm to reach into the slot 231 and operate the atomizer 20.

[0076] Specifically, in conjunction with Figures 4 and 11, the top wall 20b of the housing 23 has its two side edges along the thickness direction F of the atomizer 20 inclined toward the central axis O of the atomizer 20, and forms an inclined surface 20d; the card slot 231 is opened on the inclined surface 20d; in this way, the distance between the card slot 231 along the axial direction Z of the host 10 and the avoidance inclined surface 313 can be further increased to facilitate the user to operate the atomizer 20.

[0077] Of course, in other embodiments, the slot 231 of the atomizer 20 may also be formed in the annular sidewall 20a of the housing 23. After the atomizer 20 is installed in the receiving slot 31 of the main unit 10, the slot 231 is exposed through the notch of the receiving slot 31. In this way, a user's finger or a robotic arm can directly reach into the slot 231 to remove the atomizer 20. In this case, there is no need to provide the avoidance slope 313 on the side of the receiving slot 31 of the main unit 10, and the structure of the main unit 10 is further simplified.

[0078] In one specific embodiment, as shown in FIG11 , the top wall 20b of the housing 23 is provided with two slots 231 , which are located on opposite sides of the outlet port 211 of the outlet channel 21 , respectively. The atomizer 20 is an axisymmetric structure. Thus, when the atomizer 20 is assembled to the main unit 10 , there is no need to consider the positive and negative relationship of the atomizer 20 relative to the main unit 10 , making the installation process more convenient. Specifically, the two slots 231 can be provided on opposite sides of the outlet port 211 of the outlet channel 21 along the thickness direction F of the atomizer 20 . After the atomizer 20 is installed in the main unit 10 , the thickness direction F of the atomizer 20 is parallel to the width direction X of the main unit 10 .

[0079] In a specific embodiment, the dimension of the atomizer 20 along its thickness direction F is less than or equal to the depth of the accommodating groove 31. This reduces the dimension of the main unit 10 along its width direction X, facilitating miniaturization. Furthermore, the dimension of the atomizer 20 along its thickness direction F is greater than the dimension of the abutment surface 314 along the width direction X of the main unit 10. Consequently, after the atomizer 20 is inserted into the accommodating groove 31, the engaging groove 231 of the atomizer 20 is positioned opposite the avoidance slope 313 along the axial direction Z of the main unit 10, making it easier for a user to reach into the engaging groove 231 and remove the atomizer 20.

[0080] The atomizer 20 provided in this embodiment has a card slot 231 provided on the housing 23. When the atomizer 20 is installed in the receiving slot 31 of the host 10, the user's finger or robotic arm can be inserted into the card slot 231 to quickly remove the atomizer 20 from the receiving slot 31.

[0081] The above is only an implementation method of the present application and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the description and drawings of this application, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A main body for accommodating an atomizer and supplying power to the atomizer; the main body includes: A bottom shell; A cover body detachably connected to the bottom shell and cooperating to form an accommodation cavity; A bracket disposed in the accommodation cavity and having a receiving groove; The side wall of the receiving groove has an air inlet and an air outlet; Wherein, in a state where the cover body is separated from the bottom shell, the receiving groove is exposed for installing the atomizer.

2. The main body according to claim 1, wherein, The receiving groove has opposite first and second side surfaces; the first side surface includes an avoidance inclined surface inclined toward the outside of the receiving groove; a limiting member is provided on the second side surface.

3. The main body according to claim 2, wherein, The main body further includes a mist outlet and a mist passage, and the mist outlet is communicated with the air outlet through the mist passage; along the axial direction of the main body, the main body has opposite top and bottom ends, the mist outlet is provided at the top end of the main body, and the receiving groove is on one side of the mist passage close to the bottom end; the first side surface and the second side surface are oppositely arranged along the axial direction of the main body.

4. The main body according to claim 3, wherein, A part of the first side surface close to the port of the receiving groove is inclined toward the outside of the receiving groove to form the avoidance inclined surface, and the avoidance inclined surface has an avoidance groove; a part of the first side surface close to the bottom surface of the receiving groove is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the receiving groove to form an abutting surface, and the air outlet is opened on the abutting surface; the air inlet is opened on the second side surface.

5. The main body according to claim 3, wherein, The receiving groove is provided at the bottom end of the main body, the first side surface is located between the second side surface and the top end of the main body, the air outlet is opened on the first side surface, and the air inlet is opened on the second side surface.

6. The host according to any one of claims 1-5, wherein, It further includes: A first magnetic member disposed on the bracket or the bottom shell; A second magnetic member disposed on the cover body; in a state where the cover body and the bottom shell are connected, the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member attract each other to connect the cover body and the bottom shell; A first sealing member disposed corresponding to the air inlet for sealing the connection between the air inlet and the atomizer; and / or A second sealing member disposed corresponding to the air outlet for sealing the connection between the atomizer and the air outlet; An electrode disposed on one side of the receiving groove where the air inlet is located, and a part of the electrode extends into the receiving groove.

7. The main body according to claim 6, wherein, The cover body is the back shell of the main body; the outer side surface of the edge of the bottom shell connected to the cover body has an avoidance recess; and / or The number of the first magnetic members is multiple, and the multiple first magnetic members are spaced along the axial direction of the main body on the surface of the bracket facing the cover body; the number of the second magnetic members is multiple, and the multiple second magnetic members are spaced along the axial direction of the main body on the surface of the cover body facing the bracket.

8. An atomizer for use by being assembled in a receiving groove of a main body, wherein, It includes: A housing having a liquid storage cavity and an air outlet passage; the liquid storage cavity is used for storing an atomization medium; An atomization component, disposed inside the housing, for atomizing the atomization medium to form an aerosol; A mounting seat, disposed inside the housing and sealing the liquid storage cavity; the mounting seat has an air inlet channel; Wherein, an outer wall surface of the housing has a card slot.

9. The atomizer according to claim 8, wherein, The housing includes a top wall and an annular side wall, an air outlet port of the air outlet channel is located on the top wall of the housing, and the card slot is formed at an edge of the top wall of the housing close to the annular side wall.

10. The atomizer according to claim 8, wherein, Two of the card slots are formed on the top wall of the housing, the two card slots are respectively located on opposite sides of the air outlet port of the air outlet channel, and the atomizer is an axisymmetric structure.

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