Atomizer and atomization apparatus

Abstract

The present application discloses an atomizer and an atomization apparatus. The atomizer comprises a liquid storage tank, a liquid storage container, a liquid intake pipe, and a buoyant member. The liquid storage tank and the liquid storage container are sequentially arranged in a first direction. The liquid intake pipe is separately connected to the liquid storage tank and the liquid storage container, and the liquid intake pipe places the liquid storage tank in communication with the liquid storage container. The buoyant member is arranged in the liquid intake pipe, the buoyant member is adapted to float on an aerosol-generating matrix and move in the first direction, and the buoyant member has a blocking position in the liquid intake pipe. When the buoyant member is in the blocking position, the buoyant member is located between a communication position between the liquid intake pipe and the liquid storage tank and an end portion of the liquid intake pipe facing the liquid storage container, and the buoyant member blocks the liquid intake pipe.

Description

Atomizers and atomizing devices

[0001] Cross-reference of related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202423198235.4, filed on December 24, 2024, entitled “Atomizer and Atomizing Device”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of electronic atomization technology, specifically to atomizers and atomizing devices. Background Technology

[0004] An atomizer is a device that uses a heating element to heat an aerosol-generating matrix to form an aerosol. An atomizer includes a reservoir and a storage container. The reservoir stores and heats the aerosol-generating matrix. The storage container replenishes the reservoir with aerosol-generating matrix as its content decreases. Currently, replenishing the reservoir with aerosol-generating matrix can easily lead to an excess of matrix in the reservoir, causing leakage. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides an atomizer and atomizing device to solve or partially solve the technical problem that when existing liquid storage containers are replenished with aerosol generating matrix, it is easy to cause an excessive amount of aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage tank, resulting in aerosol generating matrix leakage.

[0006] In one embodiment, an atomizer is provided, the atomizer including a liquid storage chamber, a liquid storage container, an inlet pipe, and a buoyancy element; the liquid storage chamber and the liquid storage container are arranged sequentially in a first direction; the two ends of the inlet pipe are respectively connected to the liquid storage chamber and the liquid storage container; the buoyancy element is disposed in the inlet pipe, the buoyancy element is adapted to float on the aerosol generating matrix and move along the first direction, the buoyancy element has a blocking position in the inlet pipe, wherein when the buoyancy element is in the blocking position, the buoyancy element blocks the inlet pipe.

[0007] In one embodiment, one end of the inlet pipe is inserted into the liquid storage chamber, and the inlet pipe has an inlet hole on its wall inside the liquid storage chamber; when the buoyancy member is in the blocking position, the buoyancy member blocks the inlet hole from communicating with the liquid storage container; when the atomizer is placed upside down, the inlet hole communicates with the liquid storage container.

[0008] In one embodiment, the inlet pipe includes a first section of pipe, at least a portion of which is inserted into the liquid storage chamber, and the inlet hole is provided on the wall of the first section of pipe; the cross-sectional area of ​​the first section of pipe gradually decreases from the end of the first section of pipe away from the liquid storage container to the end of the first section of pipe near the liquid storage container; the buoyancy element is disposed inside the first section of pipe.

[0009] In one embodiment, along the first direction, the first section tube includes a first sub-section tube and a second sub-section tube, and the liquid inlet is disposed between the first sub-section tube and the second sub-section tube; when the atomizer is placed upside down, the first sub-section tube is used to store the aerosol generation matrix; when the buoyancy element is in the blocking position, the buoyancy element is located inside the second sub-section tube.

[0010] In one embodiment, the inlet pipe further includes a second section pipe. In the first direction, one end of the first section pipe is connected to the liquid storage tank, and the other end of the second section pipe is connected to the liquid storage container. The second section pipe has a cylindrical structure, and its inner diameter is less than or equal to the minimum inner diameter of the first section pipe. Alternatively, the inlet pipe further includes a second section pipe and a third section pipe. In the first direction, the first section pipe, the third section pipe, and the second section pipe are connected sequentially. The first section pipe is connected to the liquid storage tank, and the second section pipe is connected to the liquid storage container. The second section pipe has a cylindrical structure, and the third section pipe has a frustum-shaped structure. The larger end of the third section pipe is connected to the first section pipe, and the smaller end of the third section pipe is connected to the second section pipe.

[0011] In one embodiment, the atomizer further includes a liquid storage element disposed within the liquid storage chamber and attached to the outside of the liquid inlet.

[0012] In one embodiment, the atomizer further includes a second seal, and the end of the liquid storage chamber opposite to the liquid storage container is provided with a second opening, the second seal sealing the second opening; the second seal is provided with a limiting protrusion, the limiting protrusion protruding from the surface of the second seal facing the liquid storage chamber into the liquid storage chamber, the limiting protrusion being inserted into one end of the liquid inlet pipe.

[0013] In one embodiment, the buoyancy member is a sphere; and / or, the buoyancy member includes a shell, the shell being an elastic material, the shell forming a cavity filled with gas; when heated, the gas volume increases, causing the buoyancy member to expand.

[0014] In one embodiment, the atomizer further includes a first sealing element, and a first opening is provided at one end of the liquid storage chamber near the liquid storage container. The first sealing element blocks the first opening. The first sealing element is provided with a first through hole, and the liquid inlet pipe passes through the first through hole and is connected to the hole wall of the first through hole.

[0015] In one embodiment, an atomizing device is provided, which includes an atomizer and a power module as described above, and the atomizer and the power module are electrically connected.

[0016] According to the atomizer of the above embodiment, when the storage container replenishes the aerosol generating matrix into the storage chamber, the storage container is located above the storage chamber. The aerosol generating matrix in the storage container flows into the storage chamber through the inlet pipe, and the liquid level of the aerosol generating matrix in the inlet pipe also rises. Since the buoyancy component is suitable for floating on the aerosol generating matrix, as the liquid level of the aerosol generating matrix in the inlet pipe rises, the buoyancy component moves towards the storage container within the inlet pipe. When the buoyancy component moves to the blocking position, it is located between the connection position between the inlet pipe and the storage chamber and the end of the inlet pipe facing the storage container. The buoyancy component blocks the inlet pipe, preventing the inlet pipe from connecting the storage chamber and the storage container. The aerosol generating matrix in the storage container will not continue to flow into the storage chamber, effectively avoiding excessive aerosol generating matrix in the storage chamber and the problem of aerosol generating matrix leakage. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the atomizer in one embodiment;

[0018] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of an exploded view of an atomizer in one embodiment;

[0019] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the atomizer front view in one embodiment;

[0020] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the B-B cross-sectional view in Figure 3;

[0021] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of part A in Figure 4, enlarged view;

[0022] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the liquid inlet pipe in one embodiment;

[0023] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the atomizer bracket at a first angle in one embodiment;

[0024] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the atomizer bracket at a second angle in one embodiment;

[0025] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second sealing element in one embodiment;

[0026] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the connection between the liquid inlet pipe and the second sealing element in one embodiment;

[0027] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the liquid storage element in one embodiment;

[0028] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the shell structure in one embodiment.

[0029] The accompanying diagrams are labeled as follows:

[0030] 10. Liquid storage tank;

[0031] 20. Liquid storage container;

[0032] 30. Liquid inlet pipe; 31. Liquid inlet hole; 32. First section pipe; 321. First sub-section pipe; 322. Second sub-section pipe; 33. Second section pipe; 34. Third section pipe;

[0033] 40. Buoyancy components;

[0034] 50. First seal; 51. First through hole;

[0035] 60. Atomizer bracket; 61. Bracket through hole; 62. First protrusion; 63. Second protrusion;

[0036] 70. Second seal; 71. Limiting protrusion;

[0037] 81. Third seal; 82. Heating element; 83. Liquid storage element; 831. Second through hole; 832. Third through hole; 84. Suction nozzle; 85. Housing; 851. Viewing window opening; 86. Bottom cover; 87. Housing support; 88. Liquid suction element; 89. Bottle neck support;

[0038] Z, First direction. Specific Implementation

[0039] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. Unless otherwise specified, the terms "connection" and "linkage" used in this application include both direct and indirect connections.

[0040] In one embodiment, an atomizer is provided for heating an aerosol-generating matrix to form an aerosol.

[0041] Please refer to Figures 1 to 12. In one embodiment, the atomizer includes a liquid storage chamber 10, a liquid storage container 20, an inlet pipe 30, and a buoyancy element 40. In a first direction, the liquid storage chamber 10 and the liquid storage container 20 are arranged sequentially. The two ends of the inlet pipe 30 are respectively connected to the liquid storage chamber 10 and the liquid storage container 20. The buoyancy element 40 is disposed inside the inlet pipe 30 and is adapted to float on the aerosol generating matrix and move along the first direction. The buoyancy element 40 has a blocking position inside the inlet pipe 30. When the buoyancy element 40 is in the blocking position, the buoyancy element 40 blocks the inlet pipe 30.

[0042] The inlet pipe 30 connects the liquid storage chamber 10 and the liquid storage container 20. The aerosol generation matrix in the liquid storage container 20 can enter the liquid storage chamber 10 through the inlet pipe 30 to replenish the liquid storage chamber 10 with the aerosol generation matrix.

[0043] A buoyancy element 40 is disposed within the inlet pipe 30. The buoyancy element 40 is adapted to float on the aerosol generating matrix. Since the inlet pipe 30 is arranged along the first direction Z, the buoyancy element 40 can move within the inlet pipe 30 along the first direction Z. The buoyancy element 40 has a blocking position and a non-blocking position within the inlet pipe 30. When the buoyancy element 40 is in the blocking position, it blocks the inlet pipe 30, preventing the inlet pipe 30 from connecting the liquid storage tank 10 and the liquid storage container 20. When the buoyancy element 40 is in the non-blocking position, the inlet pipe 30 connects the liquid storage tank 10 and the liquid storage container 20.

[0044] In the atomizer of this embodiment, when the liquid storage container 20 replenishes the aerosol generating matrix into the liquid storage chamber 10, the liquid storage container 20 is located above the liquid storage chamber 10. The aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage container 20 flows into the liquid storage chamber 10 through the liquid inlet pipe 30, and the liquid level of the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid inlet pipe 30 also rises. Since the buoyancy member 40 is suitable for floating on the aerosol generating matrix, during the process of the liquid level of the aerosol generating matrix rising in the liquid inlet pipe 30, the buoyancy member 40 moves towards the liquid storage container 20 within the liquid inlet pipe 30. When the buoyancy component 40 moves to the blocking position, the buoyancy component 40 is located between the connection position between the liquid inlet pipe 30 and the liquid storage tank 10 and the connection position between the liquid inlet pipe 30 and the liquid storage container 20. The buoyancy component 40 blocks the liquid inlet pipe 30, preventing the liquid inlet pipe 30 from connecting the liquid storage tank 10 and the liquid storage container 20. The aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage container 20 will not continue to flow into the liquid storage tank 10, effectively avoiding the problem of excessive aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage tank 10 and leakage of aerosol generating matrix.

[0045] In one embodiment, the first direction Z is the height direction of the atomizer.

[0046] In one embodiment, one end of the inlet pipe 30 is inserted into the liquid storage tank 10. An inlet hole 31 is provided on the pipe wall within the liquid storage tank 10, serving as the connection point between the inlet pipe 30 and the liquid storage tank 10. When the buoyancy member 40 is in the blocked position, it prevents the inlet hole from connecting with the liquid storage container 20; when the atomizer is inverted, the inlet hole and the liquid storage container 20 are connected. In the above structure of this embodiment, using the inlet hole 31 as the connection point between the inlet pipe 30 and the liquid storage tank 10 has the advantage of simple structure.

[0047] In one embodiment, to improve the efficiency of the liquid storage container 20 in replenishing the aerosol-generating matrix into the liquid storage chamber 10, multiple liquid inlet holes 31 are provided, and the multiple liquid inlet holes 31 are arranged at intervals around the axis of the liquid inlet pipe 30. It can be understood that the specific number of liquid inlet holes 31 can be set according to the usage requirements. For example, as shown in FIG6, one liquid inlet pipe 30 is provided with four liquid inlet holes 31.

[0048] In one embodiment, multiple liquid inlet holes 31 are provided, and the multiple liquid inlet holes 31 are spaced apart along the first direction Z.

[0049] Of course, the multiple liquid inlet holes 31 can also be arranged at intervals around the axis of the liquid inlet pipe 30, and at intervals along the first direction Z.

[0050] In one embodiment, the atomizer further includes a second seal 70. A second opening is provided at the end of the liquid storage chamber 10 facing away from the liquid storage container 20, and the second seal 70 seals the second opening. The second seal 70 is provided with a limiting protrusion 71, which protrudes from the surface of the second seal 70 facing the liquid storage chamber 10 into the liquid storage chamber 10 and is inserted into one end of the inlet pipe 30. In the above structure of this embodiment, the insertion of the limiting protrusion 71 into one end of the inlet pipe 30 can limit the position of the inlet pipe 30, ensuring accurate assembly and preventing movement of the inlet pipe 30.

[0051] In one embodiment, the inlet pipe 30 includes a first section pipe 32, at least a portion of which is inserted into the liquid storage tank 10. The wall of the first section pipe 32 is provided with an inlet hole 31. The cross-sectional area of ​​the first section pipe 32 gradually decreases from the end of the first section pipe 32 away from the liquid storage container 20 to the end of the first section pipe 32 near the liquid storage container 20. The buoyancy element 40 is disposed in the first section pipe 32.

[0052] In this embodiment, referring to FIG4, the first section pipe 32 is a variable cross-section pipe. From the end of the first section pipe 32 away from the liquid storage container 20 to the end of the first section pipe 32 near the liquid storage container 20, the cross-sectional area of ​​the first section pipe 32 gradually decreases. When the atomizer is inverted and the liquid storage container 20 replenishes the aerosol generating matrix into the liquid storage chamber 10, as the liquid level of the aerosol generating matrix in the inlet pipe 30 rises, the buoyancy member 40 moves towards the liquid storage container 20 in the inlet pipe 30 and gets stuck in the first section pipe 32, thus blocking the inlet pipe 30. At this time, the buoyancy member 40 is in the blocked position. When the buoyancy member 40 is in the non-blocked position, the buoyancy member 40 will not get stuck in the first section pipe 32, and there is a gap between the buoyancy member 40 and the pipe wall of the first section pipe 32. This gap is suitable for the aerosol generating matrix to flow through, and the inlet pipe 30 connects the liquid storage chamber 10 and the liquid storage container 20.

[0053] In one embodiment, along a first direction, the first tube 32 includes a first sub-tube 321 and a second tube 322, with an inlet 31 disposed between the first tube 321 and the second tube 322. When the atomizer is inverted, the first tube 321 is used to store the aerosol generation matrix. When the buoyancy member 40 is in the blocked position, it is located within the second tube 322. In the above structure of this embodiment, when the atomizer is initially inverted, the first tube 321 can serve as a chamber for storing the aerosol generation matrix, preventing the buoyancy member 40 from vibrating the inlet 31. After the height of the aerosol generation matrix in the first tube 321 reaches the height of the inlet 31, the atomizer can be uprighted, with the buoyancy member 40 located within the second tube 322, blocking the inlet tube 30.

[0054] In one embodiment, the inlet pipe 30 further includes a second section pipe 33. In the first direction Z, the first section pipe 32 is disposed at one end of the inlet pipe 30 and connected to the liquid storage tank 10, and the second section pipe 33 is disposed at the other end of the inlet pipe 30 and connected to the liquid storage container 20. The second section pipe 33 has a straight cylindrical structure, and the inner diameter of the second section pipe 33 is less than or equal to the minimum inner diameter of the first section pipe 32.

[0055] When the inner diameter of the second section pipe 33 is less than or equal to the minimum inner diameter of the first section pipe 32, the buoyancy component 40 can be effectively prevented from detaching from the end of the second section pipe 33 away from the first section pipe 32. Moreover, the second section pipe 33 has a straight cylindrical structure, which is relatively regular and facilitates the connection between the second section pipe 33 and the liquid storage container 20.

[0056] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG4, the inlet pipe 30 further includes a second section pipe 33 and a third section pipe 34. In the first direction Z, the first section pipe 32, the third section pipe 34, and the second section pipe 33 are connected in sequence. The first section pipe 32 is connected to the liquid storage tank 10, and the second section pipe 33 is connected to the liquid storage container 20. The second section pipe 33 has a straight cylindrical structure, and the third section pipe 34 has a frustum-shaped structure. The large end of the third section pipe 34 is connected to the first section pipe 32, and the small end of the third section pipe 34 is connected to the second section pipe 33.

[0057] In this embodiment, the third section 34 has a frustum-shaped structure. The larger end of the third section 34 is connected to the first section 32, and the smaller end is connected to the second section 33. Therefore, the inner diameter of the second section 33 is smaller than the inner diameter of the first section 32, effectively preventing the buoyancy component 40 from detaching from the end of the second section 33 away from the first section 32. The third section 34 is connected to both the first section 32 and the second section 33, achieving a smooth transition in the inner diameter of the inlet pipe 30.

[0058] In one embodiment, the inlet pipe 30 can also be a cylindrical structure, with a convex ring structure provided on the inlet pipe 30. The convex ring structure protrudes from the inner wall of the inlet pipe 30 into the inlet pipe 30. When the buoyancy member 40 abuts against the convex ring structure, the buoyancy member 40 can achieve the purpose of blocking the inlet pipe 30.

[0059] In one embodiment, the atomizer further includes a liquid reservoir element 83 disposed within the liquid reservoir 10 and fitted to the outside of the liquid inlet 31. The liquid reservoir element 83 can buffer the flow rate of the aerosol generation matrix from the liquid inlet 31 to the heating element 82.

[0060] In one embodiment, the liquid storage element 83 is generally made of cotton material.

[0061] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG4, the buoyancy element 40 is a sphere, which can conveniently block the liquid inlet pipe 30.

[0062] In one embodiment, the buoyancy member 40 includes a shell, which is made of an elastic material and is arranged to form a cavity filled with gas; when the buoyancy member 40 is heated, the gas volume increases, causing the buoyancy member 40 to expand.

[0063] In this embodiment, when the atomizer is in use, it heats the aerosol generation matrix to form an aerosol. During the heating process of the aerosol generation matrix, the buoyancy component 40 is heated, and the gas volume inside the buoyancy component 40 increases, causing the buoyancy component 40 to expand, which better seals the liquid inlet pipe 30 and prevents the aerosol generation matrix from leaking out.

[0064] In one embodiment, the atomizer further includes a first sealing element 50. A first opening is provided at one end of the liquid storage chamber 10 near the liquid storage container 20, and the first sealing element 50 seals the first opening. The first sealing element 50 has a first through hole 51, through which the liquid inlet pipe 30 passes and is connected to the wall of the first through hole 51. In the above structure of this embodiment, the first through hole 51 provides space for the liquid inlet pipe 30 to pass through, and the connection between the liquid inlet pipe 30 and the wall of the first through hole 51 achieves a seal between the liquid inlet pipe 30 and the first sealing element 50, eliminating the need for a separate sealing element and saving on atomizer production costs and assembly efficiency.

[0065] In one embodiment, the atomizer further includes an atomizer support 60, which is located between the liquid storage chamber 10 and the liquid storage container 20, and is connected to the first sealing member 50 and the liquid storage container 20 respectively. The atomizer support 60 is provided with a support through hole 61, through which the liquid inlet pipe 30 passes and is connected to the wall of the support through hole 61. In the above structure of the embodiment of this application, the atomizer support 60 is used to support and fix the liquid inlet pipe 30.

[0066] In one embodiment, the atomizer bracket 60 includes a first protrusion 62 extending toward the liquid storage tank 10. The first protrusion 62 is inserted into the first seal 50 in a direction perpendicular to the first direction Z. A bracket through hole 61 is provided in the middle of the first protrusion 62.

[0067] In this embodiment, the first protrusion 62 surrounds and forms a partial support through hole 61. The first protrusion 62 extends toward the liquid storage tank 10 and is inserted into the first seal 50, which can increase the connection area between the support through hole 61 and the liquid inlet pipe 30, thereby increasing the stability of the liquid inlet pipe 30.

[0068] Referring further to Figure 5, the sidewall of the inlet pipe 30 is connected to both the first seal 50 and the wall of the support through hole 61.

[0069] In one embodiment, the atomizer support 60 includes a second protrusion 63 extending toward the liquid storage container 20. The second protrusion 63 is inserted into the mouth of the liquid storage container 20, perpendicular to the first direction Z. A support through hole 61 is provided in the middle of the second protrusion 63. The second protrusion 63 surrounds and forms part of the support through hole 61. The second protrusion 63 extends toward the liquid storage container 20 and is inserted into the mouth of the liquid storage container 20, which can increase the connection area between the support through hole 61 and the liquid inlet tube 30, thereby increasing the stability of the liquid inlet tube 30.

[0070] Referring to Figures 5, 7 and 8, the first protrusion 62 and the second protrusion 63 are respectively set in the first direction Z.

[0071] In one embodiment, a bottle mouth support 89 is also provided at the bottle mouth of the liquid storage container 20 to support and limit the liquid storage container 20. The bottle mouth support 89 is disposed inside the bottle mouth of the liquid storage container 20. To enhance the seal and prevent leakage of the aerosol generation matrix, a third sealing element 81 is fitted around the outer periphery of the second protrusion 63. Referring to FIG5, the liquid inlet pipe 30, the second protrusion 63, the third sealing element 81, the bottle mouth support 89, and the bottle mouth of the liquid storage container 20 are arranged in sequence in the radial direction of the liquid inlet pipe 30.

[0072] In one embodiment, the atomizer further includes a liquid storage chamber 10, a liquid storage container 20, a liquid inlet pipe 30, a buoyancy component 40, a first sealing component 50, an atomizer support 60, a second sealing component 70, a heating element 82, a liquid storage element 83, a mouthpiece 84, a housing 85, a bottom cover 86, a housing support 87, and a suction element 88. The liquid storage chamber 10, the atomizer support 60, and the liquid storage container 20 are arranged sequentially in the first direction Z.

[0073] In the first direction Z, one end of the housing 85 is connected to the nozzle 84, and the other end of the housing 85 is connected to the bottom cover 86. The housing 85 is provided with a liquid storage chamber 10, a liquid storage container 20, a liquid inlet pipe 30, a buoyancy component 40, a first sealing component 50, an atomizer bracket 60, a second sealing component 70, a heating component 82, a liquid storage element 83, a nozzle 84, a housing bracket 87, and a liquid suction element 88.

[0074] Referring to Figure 12, a viewing window opening 851 is provided on the shell 85 at the position corresponding to the liquid storage container 20. The liquid storage container 20 is made of transparent material. The aerosol generation matrix inside the liquid storage container 20 can be observed through the viewing window opening 851, which makes it convenient for users to understand the remaining amount of aerosol generation matrix inside the liquid storage container 20.

[0075] The housing 85 has a bracket opening at the position corresponding to the outer shell bracket 87. The outer shell bracket 87 covers the bracket opening and is used to connect the atomizer and the power supply, etc.

[0076] The liquid storage chamber 10 has a cylindrical structure. A second opening is provided at the end of the liquid storage chamber 10 opposite to the liquid storage container 20, and a second sealing element 70 seals the second opening. A first opening is provided at the end of the liquid storage chamber 10 closest to the liquid storage container 20, and a first sealing element 50 seals the first opening. The liquid storage chamber 10, the first sealing element 50, and the second sealing element 70 form a mounting cavity, within which a liquid storage element 83 is installed. A heating element 82 is installed inside the liquid storage chamber 10 and is used to heat the aerosol generation matrix located within the liquid storage chamber 10.

[0077] Referring to Figure 11, the liquid storage element 83 is provided with a second through hole 831 and a third through hole 832. The second through hole 831 is used to install the liquid inlet pipe 30, and the third through hole 832 is used to install the heating element 82. It is understood that the heating element 82 is also electrically connected to a power supply mechanism such as a power supply unit. This part is a common structure and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0078] The first through hole 51 of the first sealing element 50, the bracket through hole 61 of the atomizer bracket 60, and the bottle opening of the liquid storage container 20 are correspondingly arranged. The liquid inlet pipe 30 is disposed in the first through hole 51 and the bracket through hole 61. One end of the liquid inlet pipe 30 is connected to the second sealing element 70 through the limiting protrusion 71, and the other end of the liquid inlet pipe 30 is connected to the atomizer bracket 60 through the bracket through hole 61. The second protrusion 63 of the atomizer bracket 60 is inserted into the bottle opening of the liquid storage container 20, so that the other end of the liquid inlet pipe 30 is inserted into the bottle opening of the liquid storage container 20.

[0079] The liquid absorption element 88 is located below the connection between the heating component 82 and the first seal 50. The liquid absorption element 88 is used to absorb the liquefied aerosol and prevent the liquefied aerosol from flowing out and having an adverse effect on the atomizer.

[0080] In one embodiment, when the aerosol generating matrix needs to be replenished in the storage tank 10, the atomizer is inverted, and the storage container 20 is located above the storage tank 10. The aerosol generating matrix in the storage container 20 flows into the storage tank 10 through the inlet pipe 30 and the gap between the inlet pipe 30 and the buoyancy member 40. The liquid level of the aerosol generating matrix in the inlet pipe 30 will rise, and the aerosol generating matrix will enter the storage tank 10 through the inlet hole 31. Since the buoyancy member 40 is adapted to float on the aerosol generating matrix, as the liquid level of the aerosol generating matrix in the inlet pipe 30 rises, the buoyancy member 40 moves towards the storage container 20 within the inlet pipe 30. When the buoyancy component 40 rises above the liquid inlet hole 31 and gets stuck in the liquid inlet pipe 30, the buoyancy component 40 blocks the liquid inlet pipe 30, preventing the liquid inlet pipe 30 from connecting the liquid storage tank 10 and the liquid storage container 20. The aerosol generation matrix in the liquid storage container 20 will not continue to flow into the liquid storage tank 10, effectively avoiding the problem of excessive aerosol generation matrix in the liquid storage tank 10 and leakage of aerosol generation matrix.

[0081] When the atomizer is in normal use, it is usually in an upright position. When the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 10 is heated and the generated aerosol is consumed, the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid inlet pipe 30 will be continuously replenished into the liquid storage chamber 10 through the liquid inlet hole 31.

[0082] When the liquid storage chamber 10 needs to be replenished with aerosol generation matrix, the atomizer is inverted and the above process is repeated inside the atomizer.

[0083] In one embodiment, an atomizing device is provided, which includes an atomizer as described above.

[0084] In the aforementioned atomizer, when the liquid storage container 20 replenishes the aerosol generating matrix into the liquid storage chamber 10, the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 10 will not be excessive, effectively preventing leakage of the aerosol generating matrix and improving user satisfaction.

[0085] Furthermore, the atomizing device includes an atomizer and a power supply. The power supply provides electrical energy to the atomizer, which heats the atomizing matrix into an aerosol. This atomizing device can be a disposable product or a refillable product. For disposable atomizing devices, the atomizer and power supply are fixedly connected; for refillable atomizing devices, the atomizer and power supply are detachably connected, and the atomizer and power supply can be replaced as needed. The above-described atomizing device is merely one embodiment of this application; other atomizing devices with atomizers are also within the scope of protection of this application. The specific internal structure of the atomizing device will not be described in detail.

Claims

1. An atomizer, wherein, The atomizer includes, The liquid storage tank and the liquid storage container are arranged sequentially in a first direction; The liquid inlet pipe is connected at both ends to the liquid storage tank and the liquid storage container, respectively. A buoyancy element is disposed inside the liquid inlet pipe. The buoyancy element is adapted to float on the aerosol generating matrix and move along the first direction. The buoyancy element has a blocking position inside the liquid inlet pipe. When the buoyancy element is in the blocking position, the buoyancy element blocks the liquid inlet pipe.

2. The atomizer as described in claim 1, wherein, One end of the inlet pipe is inserted into the liquid storage tank, and the inlet pipe has an inlet hole on the pipe wall inside the liquid storage tank; When the buoyancy component is in the blocked position, it blocks the connection between the liquid inlet and the liquid storage container; when the atomizer is placed upside down, the liquid inlet and the liquid storage container are connected.

3. The atomizer as described in claim 2, wherein, The inlet pipe includes a first section of pipe, at least a portion of which is inserted into the liquid storage chamber. The inlet hole is provided on the wall of the first section of pipe. The cross-sectional area of ​​the first section of pipe gradually decreases from the end of the first section of pipe away from the liquid storage container to the end of the first section of pipe near the liquid storage container. The buoyancy element is disposed inside the first section of pipe.

4. The atomizer as described in claim 3, wherein, Along the first direction, the first section of the pipe includes a first sub-section and a second section, and the liquid inlet is disposed between the first section and the second section. When the atomizer is placed upside down, the first sub-tube is used to store the aerosol generation matrix; when the buoyancy component is in the blocking position, the buoyancy component is located inside the second sub-tube.

5. The atomizer as described in claim 3, wherein, The inlet pipe further includes a second section of pipe. In the first direction, one end of the first section of pipe is connected to the liquid storage tank, and the other end of the second section of pipe is connected to the liquid storage container. The second section of pipe has a cylindrical structure, and its inner diameter is less than or equal to the minimum inner diameter of the first section of pipe. The inlet pipe further includes a second section pipe and a third section pipe. In the first direction, the first section pipe, the third section pipe, and the second section pipe are connected in sequence. The first section pipe is connected to the liquid storage tank, and the second section pipe is connected to the liquid storage container. The second section pipe has a straight cylindrical structure, and the third section pipe has a frustum-shaped structure. The large end of the third section pipe is connected to the first section pipe, and the small end of the third section pipe is connected to the second section pipe.

6. The atomizer as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The atomizer also includes a liquid storage element, which is disposed inside the liquid storage chamber and is attached to the outside of the liquid inlet.

7. The atomizer as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The atomizer also includes a second sealing element. The end of the liquid storage chamber facing away from the liquid storage container is provided with a second opening, and the second sealing element blocks the second opening. The second sealing element is provided with a limiting protrusion. The limiting protrusion protrudes from the surface of the second sealing element facing the liquid storage chamber into the liquid storage chamber, and the limiting protrusion is inserted into one end of the liquid inlet pipe.

8. The atomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The buoyancy component is a sphere; and / or, The buoyancy component includes an outer shell, which is made of an elastic material and forms a cavity filled with gas. When the buoyancy component is heated, the gas volume increases, causing the buoyancy component to expand.

9. The atomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The atomizer also includes a first sealing element, and a first opening is provided at one end of the liquid storage chamber near the liquid storage container. The first sealing element blocks the first opening. The first sealing element is provided with a first through hole, and the liquid inlet pipe passes through the first through hole and is connected to the hole wall of the first through hole.

10. An atomizing device, wherein, Includes the atomizer and power module as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the atomizer and power module are electrically connected.

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