Atomizer and atomization device

Abstract

The present application provides an atomizer and an atomization device. The atomizer comprises a liquid storage tank, an atomization core, a flavor tank, and a mouthpiece. The liquid storage tank is used for storing an atomization substrate. The liquid storage tank defines at least part of an aerosol channel. The atomization core is in liquid guide communication with the liquid storage tank, and is in airflow communication with the aerosol channel. The atomization core is used for heating the atomization substrate to generate an aerosol. The flavor tank is used for storing a flavor forming material. The mouthpiece is in airflow communication with the aerosol channel. The aerosol generated by the atomization core or flavor gas generated by the flavor tank can escape to the mouthpiece by means of the aerosol channel.

Description

Atomizers and atomizing devices

[0001]

[0002] This application claims priority based on Chinese Patent Application No. 2025102835333, filed on March 11, 2025, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0003]

[0004] [Technical Field]

[0005] This application relates to the field of atomization technology, specifically to an atomizer and atomization device.

[0006] [Background Technology]

[0007] Atomizing devices are devices that use heated or ultrasonic methods to form aerosols from stored atomizable media. Atomizing devices typically include an atomizer and a power supply unit. The atomizer heats the atomizing medium to produce aerosols, which mix with air entering the atomizer and then flow out for the user to inhale. The power supply unit is electrically connected to the atomizer to provide power.

[0008] Electronic atomizing devices often offer only one flavor. Users who want to experience a wider variety of flavors need to add an atomization system, which makes the cost of atomizers too high and is not conducive to the miniaturization of atomizing devices.

[0009] [Summary of the Invention]

[0010] The main technical problem addressed by this application is to provide an atomizer and atomizing device to improve user experience and reduce the cost of the atomizer.

[0011] One embodiment of this application provides an atomizer for an atomizing device. The atomizer includes: a liquid reservoir for storing an atomizing matrix, the liquid reservoir defining at least a portion of an aerosol channel; an atomizing core, the atomizing core having a liquid guide connected to the liquid reservoir and an airflow connected to the aerosol channel, the atomizing core being used to heat the atomizing matrix to generate an aerosol; a flavor chamber for storing flavor-forming materials, the flavor-forming materials generating flavor gases in a volatile form; and a mouthpiece, the airflow being connected to the aerosol channel, the aerosol generated by the atomizing core and the flavor gases generated by the flavor chamber escaping through the aerosol channel to the mouthpiece.

[0012] According to one embodiment of this application, the nozzle, the flavor chamber, and the liquid storage chamber are arranged sequentially along an axis, the flavor chamber having a closed outer peripheral surface and an inner surface with an opening, the inner surface defining at least a portion of the aerosol channel.

[0013] According to one embodiment of this application, the flavor chamber includes a plurality of sub-flavor chambers, each of which is provided with a flavor component, the flavor component being used to store at least one flavor-forming material.

[0014] According to one embodiment of this application, the sub-flavor chambers are arranged around the aerosol channel, and the nozzle and the flavor chambers are rotatable relative to each other so that the nozzle can establish airflow communication with at least one of the sub-flavor chambers.

[0015] According to one embodiment of this application, the aerosol channel includes an air guide channel disposed in the flavor chamber. The sub-flavor chamber has an opening on one side facing the air guide channel. The nozzle is connected to an air guide tube. The nozzle and the air guide tube cannot rotate relative to each other. The air guide tube is inserted into the air guide channel. The side wall of the air guide tube has a communication port. The communication port communicates with the opening of one of the plurality of sub-flavor chambers. The atomization channel and the sub-flavor chamber are connected to the nozzle through the air guide tube.

[0016] According to one embodiment of this application, the end of the air guide tube away from the mouthpiece is provided with a third locking part, and the side wall of the air guide channel is provided with a fourth locking part. When the connecting port is connected to the opening of one of the plurality of sub-flavor chambers, the third locking part and the fourth locking part form a locking engagement.

[0017] According to one embodiment of this application, the nozzle is provided with a connecting groove, the flavor chamber is at least partially inserted into the connecting groove, the outer wall of the flavor chamber is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion, and the inner wall of the connecting groove is provided with a second snap-fit ​​portion. When the nozzle is connected to one of the plurality of sub-flavor chambers, the first snap-fit ​​portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion form a snap-fit ​​engagement.

[0018] According to one embodiment of this application, the mouthpiece and the flavor chamber are detachably connected, a sealing member is provided between the mouthpiece and the flavor chamber, the sealing member and the flavor chamber are detachably connected, and the sub-flavor chamber has an installation port near the mouthpiece, and the sealing member blocks the installation port.

[0019] According to one embodiment of this application, the liquid storage tank is provided with a replenishment hole for replenishing the atomizing matrix in the liquid storage tank. The atomizer also includes a sealing element for sealing the replenishment hole.

[0020] According to one embodiment of this application, the mouthpiece is rotatable relative to the flavor chamber to communicate with one of the plurality of sub-flavor chambers. The flavor chamber is provided with a plurality of first detection elements, and the plurality of first detection elements correspond one-to-one with the plurality of sub-flavor chambers. The mouthpiece is provided with a second detection element. When one of the plurality of sub-flavor chambers is in communication with the mouthpiece, the corresponding first detection element and the second detection element are electrically connected and send a first detection signal to the power supply component of the atomizing device.

[0021] According to one embodiment of this application, the flavor-forming material includes at least one of an alcohol-containing liquid, a flavoring agent, and an organic solvent.

[0022] According to one embodiment of this application, the flavoring component includes a first matrix and an additive, wherein the material of the first matrix includes gelatin, agar, polyvinyl alcohol, or sodium polyacrylate.

[0023] According to one embodiment of this application, the additive is made of fragrance, flavoring or essential oil.

[0024] According to one embodiment of this application, the suction nozzle is provided with an air outlet pipe communicating with the outside, and the air guide pipe is inserted into the air outlet pipe. The end of the air guide pipe near the suction nozzle is provided with a first locking part, and the side wall of the air outlet pipe is provided with a second locking part. When the suction nozzle and the flavor chamber are connected, the first locking part and the second locking part form a locking engagement, so that the suction nozzle and the air guide pipe cannot rotate relative to each other.

[0025] According to one embodiment of this application, the connecting port and the opening form different connecting areas depending on the rotation angle of the suction nozzle relative to the flavor chamber.

[0026] According to one embodiment of this application, an air inlet groove is provided at one end of the air guide tube near the liquid storage tank. The air inlet groove is connected to the air guide tube, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet groove gradually increases in the direction away from the suction nozzle.

[0027] According to one embodiment of this application, the liquid storage tank and the flavor tank are an integral structure.

[0028] This application also provides an atomizing device, including a power supply component and the atomizer described in the above embodiments, wherein the power supply component is used to supply power to the atomizer.

[0029] According to one embodiment of this application, the atomizing device further includes a housing, the mouthpiece is disposed at one end of the housing and is rotatably connected to the housing, and the liquid storage chamber, the flavor chamber and the power supply component are disposed within the space formed by the housing and the mouthpiece.

[0030] According to one embodiment of this application, the flavor chamber is provided with a third locking part, and the outer shell is provided with a fourth locking part. The third locking part and the fourth locking part form a locking engagement, so that the outer shell and the flavor chamber cannot rotate relative to each other.

[0031] The atomizer and atomizing device provided in this application have a flavor chamber for storing flavor-forming materials, which allows the mouthpiece to discharge an aerosol mixed with flavor gas, thereby improving the user experience, reducing the cost of the atomizer, and contributing to the miniaturization of the atomizer.

[0032] [Attached Image Description]

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the atomizer of this application;

[0035] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the atomizer shown in Figure 1;

[0036] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the chamber of the atomizer shown in Figure 1;

[0037] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the silo shown in Figure 3;

[0038] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the nozzle of the atomizer shown in Figure 1;

[0039] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of part of the structure of the atomizer shown in Figure 1;

[0040] Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the atomizer of this application;

[0041] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the atomizer shown in Figure 7;

[0042] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the air guide tube of the atomizer shown in Figure 7;

[0043] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the chamber of the atomizer shown in Figure 7;

[0044] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the silo shown in Figure 10;

[0045] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the atomizing device of this application;

[0046] Figure 13 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the atomizing device shown in Figure 12;

[0047] Figure 14 is a schematic diagram of part of the structure of the atomizing device shown in Figure 12.

[0048] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0049] Atomizer 100, liquid storage tank 10, atomization channel 101, aerosol channel 102, atomizing core 110, atomizing tube 111, liquid storage component 120, flavor chamber 20, air guide channel 201, opening 203, mounting port 207, sub-flavor chamber 210, flavor component 220, fourth locking part 260, third locking part 270, outer peripheral surface 280, inner surface 290, nozzle 30, connecting port 301, connecting groove 306, guide Air pipe 310, air inlet slot 3101, third locking part 311, first locking part 312, second locking part 331, air outlet pipe 360, second locking part 361, power supply component 40, battery cell 410, first housing 420, mounting cavity 4201, outer shell 50, fourth locking part 510, chamber 60, first locking part 610, connecting pipe 630, partition 640, cover 70, sealing part 710, electrode part 80.

[0050]

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0051] This application provides an atomizer 100 for atomizing devices, as shown in Figures 1 and 2. The atomizer 100 includes a liquid storage chamber 10, an atomizing core 110, a flavor chamber 20, and a mouthpiece 30. The liquid storage chamber 10 stores the atomizing matrix and defines at least a portion of an aerosol channel 102. The atomizing core 110 is connected to the liquid storage chamber 10 by a liquid guide and also has an airflow connection to the aerosol channel 102. The atomizing core 110 is used to heat the atomizing matrix to generate aerosol. The flavor chamber 20 stores flavor-forming materials. The mouthpiece 30 has an airflow connection to the aerosol channel 102. The aerosol generated by the atomizing core 110 and the flavor gas generated by the flavor chamber 20 can escape to the mouthpiece 30 through the aerosol channel 102. This application utilizes the mixing of flavor gas generated by the flavor chamber 20 and aerosol to achieve a mixed flavor in the aerosol generated by the atomizer 100, which is beneficial for improving the user experience.

[0052] In some embodiments, the flavor chamber 20 includes multiple sub-flavor chambers 210, each containing a flavor gas. The mouthpiece 30 is connected to one of the multiple sub-flavor chambers 210 and the liquid reservoir 10. The flavor gas in the sub-flavor chambers 210 and the aerosol in the liquid reservoir 10 can be discharged from the mouthpiece 30, allowing users to experience mixed-flavor aerosols. The mouthpiece 30 is connected to one of the multiple sub-flavor chambers 210, enabling the flavor of the discharged aerosol to be adjusted, offering a variety of flavors. Users can experience multiple different flavors in one atomizer 100, avoiding frequent replacements of the atomizer 100, reducing user costs, and improving the convenience and user experience of the atomizer 100.

[0053] In some embodiments, the atomizing core 110 is disposed within the liquid storage chamber 10, and the aerosol channel 102 includes the atomizing channel 101 formed by the atomizing core 110. In other embodiments, the atomizing core 110 may also be disposed outside the liquid storage chamber 10, for example, the atomizing core 110 may be attached to the bottom of the liquid storage chamber 10.

[0054] In some embodiments, flavor elements 220 are respectively provided in the sub-flavor chambers 210, and the flavor elements 220 are configured to volatilize and generate flavor gases. By providing naturally volatile flavor elements 220 in the sub-flavor chambers 210, the flavor gases are generated by volatilization from the interior or surface of the flavor elements 220. This eliminates the need for complex heating or ultrasonic atomization systems, reducing the manufacturing cost of the atomizer 100, improving space utilization, and facilitating the miniaturization of the atomizer 100.

[0055] In some embodiments, the flavoring component 220 is used to store at least one flavor-forming material. The flavor-forming material includes at least one of an alcohol-containing liquid, a fragrance, and an organic solvent. The alcohol-containing liquid includes ethanol, isopropanol, etc.; the fragrance includes vanilla extract, lemon oil, etc.; and the organic solvent includes acetone, ethyl acetate, etc.

[0056] In some embodiments, the flavoring component 220 can be solid, comprising a first matrix and an additive. The flavoring component 220 can form a flavor gel by adding the additive to the first matrix. The flavor gel has a small volume and is easily reshapeable, which can significantly reduce the design size of the flavor chamber 20 and contribute to the miniaturization of the atomizer 100. In some embodiments, the first matrix is ​​made of gelatin, agar, polyvinyl alcohol, or sodium polyacrylate, and the additive is made of fragrance, flavoring, or essential oil.

[0057] In some embodiments, flavoring component 220 further includes a thickener, also known as a gelling agent. A thickener can increase the viscosity of a system, maintaining it in a uniform and stable suspension or emulsion state, or forming a gel. Thickeners are mainly divided into two categories: natural and synthetic. Natural thickeners include cassava starch, carrageenan, pectin, guar gum, natural gum, agar powder, xanthan gum, etc. These thickeners are usually extracted from plants and seaweed and have good biodegradability and safety. Synthetic thickeners include carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl carboxymethyl cellulose, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, polyurethane thickeners, sodium polyacrylate, acrylic emulsions, polyferric sulfate, etc. These thickeners are prepared through chemical synthesis and have high stability and temperature resistance.

[0058] In some embodiments, the thickener used in the flavoring component 220 is a food-grade thickener, including sodium alginate, xanthan gum, or carrageenan.

[0059] In some embodiments, the flavoring component 220 includes a porous liquid reservoir and a flavoring agent. The porous liquid reservoir includes a reservoir cotton. The flavoring component 220 can be formed by adding a flavoring agent to the reservoir cotton. The flavoring agent includes volatile alcohol-containing liquids, such as ethanol and isopropanol; volatile fragrances, such as vanilla extract and lemon oil; and organic solvents, such as acetone and ethyl acetate. Alcohol-containing liquids have low boiling points, making them easily volatile. For example, ethanol (alcohol) is a common volatile alcohol that evaporates rapidly at room temperature and has a certain alcoholic aroma. Organic solvents have low molecular weights and boiling points, which result in weak intermolecular interactions, making it easier for them to escape from the liquid surface, thus exhibiting high volatility.

[0060] In some embodiments, the flavoring agent also includes surfactants such as lecithin, sorbitan monoester, polyoxyethylene (POE) alcohol ester, and vegetable oil-derived surfactants (coconut oil). Surfactants can alter the surface tension of a liquid, making it easier for molecules on the liquid surface to escape from the liquid interior, thus promoting evaporation.

[0061] In some embodiments, the flavor component 220 includes edible volatile flavor substances, which are compounds with low boiling points and high vapor pressures that are easily volatilized at room temperature and pressure and significantly contribute to the flavor of food. Edible volatile flavor substances include aldehydes, ketones, esters, alcohols, acids, nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds, and oxygen-containing heterocyclic compounds.

[0062] In some embodiments, the number of sub-flavor chambers 210 is multiple, for example, the number of sub-flavor chambers 210 can be 2, 4, 5, 7, etc. The nozzle 30 can rotate relative to the flavor chamber 20 to communicate with one of the multiple sub-flavor chambers 210. In some embodiments, the flavor chamber 20 can be fixed relative to the liquid storage tank 10, and rotating the nozzle 30 can switch the nozzle 30 to a position communicating with different sub-flavor chambers 210; or the nozzle 30 can be fixed relative to the liquid storage tank 10, and rotating the flavor chamber 20 can switch different sub-flavor chambers 210 to communicate with the nozzle 30.

[0063] In some embodiments, the flavor components 220 in different sub-flavor chambers 210 have different compositions, allowing different sub-flavor chambers 210 to generate different flavor gases. This enables users to experience aerosols with different flavors when the mouthpiece 30 is connected to different sub-flavor chambers 210, enhancing the user experience. In other embodiments, the flavor components 220 in different sub-flavor chambers 210 may have the same composition but different concentrations, resulting in different evaporation rates and allowing users to experience aerosols with varying flavor intensities.

[0064] In some embodiments, the atomizing core 110 is provided with an atomizing tube 111, and an atomizing channel 101 is formed inside the atomizing tube 111. A liquid storage component 120 is provided between the atomizing tube 111 and the side wall of the liquid storage chamber 10. The liquid storage component 120 is used to store the atomizing matrix. A heating element and a liquid guiding element are provided inside the atomizing tube 111. The liquid guiding element is wrapped around the heating element and is connected to the liquid storage component 120 through a through hole in the atomizing tube 111 to guide the atomizing matrix in the liquid storage component 120 to the heating element. The atomizing matrix is ​​heated and atomized by the heating element to form an aerosol. The liquid guiding element can be oil-absorbing cotton; the heating element can be a heating wire or heating mesh made of materials such as iron-chromium-aluminum, stainless steel, or nickel-chromium alloy; the liquid storage component 120 can be oil-absorbing cotton, and its material can include flax cotton and oil-impregnated cotton.

[0065] In some embodiments, the capacity of the atomizing matrix in the reservoir 10 can be 1 to 3 ml. For example, the capacity of the atomizing matrix in the reservoir 10 can be 1 ml, 1.2 ml, 2 ml, 3 ml, or any value between the above capacities.

[0066] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the sub-flavor chamber 210 is arranged around the aerosol channel 102, and the nozzle 30 and the flavor chamber 20 can rotate relative to each other so that the nozzle 30 can establish airflow communication with at least one sub-flavor chamber 210.

[0067] In some embodiments, the nozzle 30, flavor chamber 20, and liquid storage chamber 10 are arranged sequentially along an axis. The flavor chamber 20 has a closed outer peripheral surface 280 and an inner surface 290 with an opening 203. The inner surface 290 defines an aerosol channel 102 that is at least partially formed.

[0068] In some embodiments, the flavor chamber 20 is located between the liquid storage chamber 10 and the mouthpiece 30, the aerosol channel 102 includes an air guiding channel 201 disposed in the flavor chamber 20, the sub-flavor chamber 210 is disposed around the air guiding channel 201, and the atomization channel 101 of the atomizing core 110 is connected to the mouthpiece 30 through the air guiding channel 201.

[0069] In some embodiments, there may be two sub-flavor chambers 210, which are distributed on both sides of the air guide channel 201.

[0070] In some embodiments, the sub-flavor chamber 210 has an opening 203 on the side facing the air guide channel 201, and the opening 203 communicates with the inner space of the sub-flavor chamber 210. The mouthpiece 30 is connected to an air guide tube 310. The mouthpiece 30 and the air guide tube 310 cannot rotate relative to each other. The air guide tube 310 is inserted into the air guide channel 201. The side wall of the air guide tube 310 has a connecting port 301, which communicates with the inner space of the air guide tube 310. The connecting port 301 communicates with one of the openings 203 of the multiple sub-flavor chambers 210. The atomization channel 101 and the sub-flavor chamber 210 are connected to the mouthpiece 30 through the air guide tube 310. The flavor gas emitted by the flavor component 220 in the sub-flavor chamber 210 can flow sequentially through the opening 203, the connecting port 301, and the air guide tube 310 to the mouthpiece 30. The aerosol generated by the atomizing core 110 can flow along the atomizing channel 101 and the air guide tube 310 to the mouthpiece 30. The aerosol generated by the atomizing core 110 and the flavor gas emitted by the flavor component 220 can mix in the air guide tube 310 and be discharged from the mouthpiece 30. By rotating the mouthpiece 30, the air guide tube 310 can be rotated, so that the connecting port 301 is connected to different openings 203, thereby allowing users to experience different mixed flavor aerosols.

[0071] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 3 and 5, the nozzle 30 is provided with a connecting groove 306, and the flavor chamber 20 is at least partially inserted into the connecting groove 306. The outer wall of the flavor chamber 20 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion 610, and the inner wall of the connecting groove 306 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​portion 331. When the nozzle 30 is connected to one of the plurality of sub-flavor chambers 210, the first snap-fit ​​portion 610 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 331 form a snap-fit ​​engagement.

[0072] In some embodiments, the first engaging portion 610 can be a protrusion on the outer wall of the flavor chamber 20, and the second engaging portion 331 can be a groove. There can be one first engaging portion 610 and multiple second engaging portions 331, each corresponding to a different sub-flavor chamber 210. In other embodiments, the first engaging portion 610 can also be a groove, in which case the second engaging portion 331 can be a protrusion. There can be one or more first engaging portions 610 and one or more second engaging portions 331, as long as the first engaging portion 610 and the second engaging portion 331 form a snap-fit ​​engagement when the nozzle 30 is connected to any one of the sub-flavor chambers 210.

[0073] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 8, 9 and 11, the end of the air duct 310 away from the nozzle 30 is provided with a third locking part 311, and the side wall of the air duct 201 is provided with a fourth locking part 260. When the connecting port 301 is connected to the opening 203 of one of the multiple sub-flavor chambers 210, the third locking part 311 and the fourth locking part 260 form a locking engagement.

[0074] In some embodiments, the third latching part 311 can be a groove, and the fourth latching part 260 can be a protrusion. The number of third latching parts 311 can be one or more, and the number of fourth latching parts 260 can also be one or more. As long as the nozzle 30 is connected to any one of the sub-flavor chambers 210, the third latching part 311 and the fourth latching part 260 can form a latching engagement.

[0075] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 and 6, the nozzle 30 and the flavor chamber 20 are detachably connected, and a cover 70 is provided between the nozzle 30 and the flavor chamber 20. The cover 70 and the flavor chamber 20 are detachably connected, and the sub-flavor chamber 210 is provided with an installation port 207 near the end of the nozzle 30. The cover 70 blocks the installation port 207.

[0076] In some embodiments, the cap 70 is an integral structure, and it can be annular and surround the air duct 310. The mounting ports 207 of the multiple sub-flavor chambers 210 can be blocked by the cap 70. When the nozzle 30 and the flavor chamber 20 are separated, the cap 70 can be removed from the mounting port 207, and the flavor component 220 can be loaded into the sub-flavor chamber 210 through the mounting port 207. In addition, the mounting port 207 can also be used to replenish flavoring agent to the sub-flavor chamber 210.

[0077] In some embodiments, when the mouthpiece 30 and the flavor chamber 20 are connected, the cap 70 is abutted between the mouthpiece 30 and the flavor chamber 20, so that the cap 70 cannot detach from the flavor chamber 20 and is sealed to the edge of the mounting port 207.

[0078] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the nozzle 30 is provided with an air outlet pipe 360 ​​communicating with the outside, and an air guide pipe 310 is inserted into the air outlet pipe 360. The end of the air guide pipe 310 near the nozzle 30 is provided with a first locking part 312, and the side wall of the air outlet pipe 360 ​​is provided with a second locking part 361. When the nozzle 30 and the flavor chamber 20 are connected, the first locking part 312 and the second locking part 361 form a locking engagement, so that the nozzle 30 and the air guide pipe 310 cannot rotate relative to each other.

[0079] In some embodiments, the first locking portion 312 can be a groove, and the second locking portion 361 can be a protrusion. In some other embodiments, the first locking portion 312 can also be a protrusion, and the second locking portion 361 can also be a groove.

[0080] In some embodiments, a sealing element 710 is provided between the air outlet pipe 360 ​​and the cover 70. The sealing element 710 is used to seal the connection gap between the air outlet pipe 360 ​​and the cover 70 to prevent leakage of liquids such as atomizing matrix and gases such as aerosols.

[0081] In some embodiments, the cover 70 has a protrusion on the side facing the vent pipe 360, the protrusion surrounds the vent pipe 360, and the seal 710 is sealingly connected between the protrusion and the vent pipe 360. The protrusion can be used to fix the seal 710, and at the same time, the protrusion can facilitate the removal of the cover 70. The user can apply force to the protrusion to pull the cover 70 away from the mounting port 207.

[0082] In some embodiments, the seal 710 may be made of elastic rubber or plastic, and in some embodiments, the seal 710 may be made of silicone.

[0083] In some embodiments, the shape of the air guide tube 310 is adapted to the shape of the air guide channel 201. When the nozzle 30 drives the air guide tube 310 to rotate relative to the flavor chamber 20, the connecting port 301 of the air guide tube 310 rotates relative to the opening 203 of the sub-flavor chamber 210. When the connecting port 301 is connected to the opening 203 of one of the multiple sub-flavor chambers 210, the side wall of the air guide tube 310 can seal the openings 203 of the remaining sub-flavor chambers 210, so that only one sub-flavor chamber 210 is connected to the air guide tube 310, and the remaining sub-flavor chambers 210 are in a closed state. By rotating the nozzle 30, different sub-flavor chambers 210 can be switched to be connected to the air guide tube 310, so that the aerosol generated by the atomizing core 110 can be mixed with different flavor gases in the air guide tube 310, so that the aerosol generated by the atomizing device has different flavors.

[0084] In some embodiments, when the side wall of the air duct 310 seals the opening 203 of the flavor chamber 210, a sealed space is formed between the sub-flavor chamber 210, the sealing member 70, and the side wall of the air duct 310, so that the flavor gas volatilized from the flavor member 220 cannot overflow the sub-flavor chamber 210.

[0085] In some embodiments, when the atomizer 100 is not in use, the connection port 301 of the air duct 310 can be rotated to a position where it is not connected to the sub-flavor chamber 210. The side wall of the air duct 310 covers the openings 203 of all sub-flavor chambers 210, so that all sub-flavor chambers 210 form a sealed space. The flavor gas volatilized from the flavor component 220 in the sub-flavor chamber 210 cannot overflow the sub-flavor chamber 210, so as to reduce the volatilization of the flavor component 220 during transportation and storage and improve the service life of the atomizer 100.

[0086] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the flavor chamber 20 is provided with a connecting pipe 630, and an air guide channel 201 is disposed within the connecting pipe 630. A partition 640 is connected between the side wall of the flavor chamber 20 and the connecting pipe 630, and the partition 640 is used to separate multiple sub-flavor chambers 210. The connecting port 301 of the air guide pipe 310 can be rotated to a position where it is not connected to the opening 203, at which time the connecting port 301 is sealed by the side wall of the connecting pipe 630.

[0087] In some embodiments, when the connecting port 301 is covered by the side wall of the connecting pipe 630, the first locking part 610 and the second locking part 331 form a locking engagement or the third locking part 311 and the fourth locking part 260 form a locking engagement to ensure that the relative position of the air guide pipe 310 and the sub-flavor chamber 210 is limited during transportation, so that the sub-flavor chamber 210 is not connected to the air guide pipe 310.

[0088] In some embodiments, one of the multiple sub-flavor chambers 210 may not have a flavor element 220. When the mouthpiece 30 is connected to the sub-flavor chamber 210 without a flavor element 220, the aerosol generated by the atomizing core 110 does not mix with the flavor gas and is directly discharged from the mouthpiece 30, allowing the user to experience the original flavor of the aerosol. Simultaneously, during the transportation and storage of the atomizer 100, the sub-flavor chamber 210 without a flavor element 220 can be connected to the connection port 301 of the air duct 310, creating a sealed space for the other sub-flavor chambers 210.

[0089] In some embodiments, the connecting port 301 and the opening 203 can form different connecting areas depending on the rotation angle of the nozzle 30 relative to the flavor chamber 20. In some embodiments, a snap-fit ​​structure may not be provided between the nozzle 30 and the flavor chamber 20, or between the air guide tube 310 and the flavor chamber 20, that is, the relative position between the air guide tube 310 and the flavor chamber 20 is not limited, so as to achieve stepless adjustment of the flavor mixing effect. When the connecting area between the connecting port 301 and the opening 203 is small, the flavor gas mixed in the aerosol generated by the atomizing core 110 is correspondingly small. When the connecting area between the connecting port 301 and the opening 203 gradually increases, the flavor gas mixed in the aerosol gradually increases, making the flavor of the aerosol more intense, so as to provide a richer flavor variation.

[0090] In some other embodiments, as the connecting port 301 moves from one sub-flavor chamber 210 to another, the connection area between the connecting port 301 and the opening 203 of one of the sub-flavor chambers 210 gradually increases, and the connection area between the connecting port 301 and the opening 203 of the other sub-flavor chamber 210 gradually decreases. During this process, the connecting port 301 can connect with two sub-flavor chambers 210 simultaneously to achieve a flavor gradient effect.

[0091] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG13, an air inlet groove 3101 is provided at one end of the air guide tube 310 near the liquid storage tank 10. The air inlet groove 3101 is connected to the air guide tube 310. The cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet groove 3101 gradually increases in the direction away from the nozzle 30. The projection plane of the atomizing tube 111 toward the plane perpendicular to the extension direction of the atomizing channel 101 is located in the projection plane of the air inlet groove 3101 toward the plane perpendicular to the extension direction of the atomizing channel 101. In some embodiments, the atomizing tube 111 is inserted into the air inlet groove 3101, so that the airflow from the atomizing tube 111 can flow fully into the air inlet groove 3101 and flow into the air guide tube 310 through the air inlet groove 3101.

[0092] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 6 and 10, the atomizer 100 includes a housing 60, which includes a liquid storage chamber 10 and a flavor chamber 20. The housing 60 is an integral structure. The integral structure of the liquid storage chamber 10 and the flavor chamber 20 ensures a seamless connection between them, greatly reducing the risk of leakage of the atomizing matrix. It also makes the connection between the liquid storage chamber 10 and the flavor chamber 20 more compact, fully utilizing the internal space of the atomizer 100, improving the space utilization rate of the atomizer 100, and facilitating the miniaturization of the atomizer 100.

[0093] In some embodiments, the chamber 60 can be formed by integral injection molding, and the liquid storage chamber 10 and the flavor chamber 20 can be formed together in one process, which can reduce process costs and material costs.

[0094] In some embodiments, the liquid storage chamber 10 and the flavor chamber 20 can also be separate structures, with the flavor chamber 20 rotatably connected to the liquid storage chamber 10, and the nozzle 30 fixedly connected to the liquid storage chamber 10 via the air guide tube 310. The user can switch flavor settings by rotating the flavor chamber 20 while the liquid storage chamber 10 and the nozzle 30 remain stationary. In some other embodiments, the nozzle 30 and the flavor chamber 20 are fixedly connected, and the air guide tube 310 is fixedly connected to the liquid storage chamber 10. The user can switch flavor settings by rotating both the nozzle 30 and the flavor chamber 20 simultaneously.

[0095] In some embodiments, the liquid storage tank 10 is provided with a replenishment hole for replenishing the atomizing matrix in the liquid storage tank 10, and the atomizer 100 also includes a sealing element for sealing the replenishment hole.

[0096] In some embodiments, the replenishment hole can be opened on the side wall of the reservoir 10, and the sealing element can be a silicone plug. When the atomizing matrix in the reservoir 10 is exhausted, the user can pull out the silicone plug and use a syringe to inject the atomizing matrix into the reservoir 10 through the replenishment hole from outside the reservoir 10, so that the user can replenish the atomizing matrix independently.

[0097] In some embodiments, the side wall of the flavor chamber 20 may also be provided with a replenishment hole, and the replenishment hole may be sealed with a sealing member so that the user can replenish the flavoring agent independently.

[0098] This application also provides an atomizing device, as shown in Figures 12 and 13. The atomizing device includes a power supply component 40 and an atomizer 100 as described in the above embodiment. The power supply component 40 is used to supply power to the atomizer 100.

[0099] In some embodiments, the power supply assembly 40 includes a battery cell 410, which is electrically connected to the atomizing core 110.

[0100] In some embodiments, the power supply assembly 40 includes a first housing 420, the first housing 420 having a mounting cavity 4201, the battery cell 410 being installed in the mounting cavity 4201, and the atomizing channel 101 communicating with the outside through the mounting cavity 4201.

[0101] In some embodiments, the atomizing device further includes a housing 50, a mouthpiece 30 disposed at one end of the housing 50, the mouthpiece 30 being rotatably connected to the housing 50, and a liquid storage chamber 10, a flavor chamber 20, and a power supply component 40 disposed within the space formed by the housing 50 and the mouthpiece 30.

[0102] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG14, the flavor chamber 20 is provided with a third locking part 270, and the outer shell 50 is provided with a fourth locking part 510. The third locking part 270 and the fourth locking part 510 form a locking engagement, and the outer shell 50 and the flavor chamber 20 cannot rotate relative to each other, so that when the nozzle 30 rotates relative to the outer shell 50, the flavor chamber 20 will not rotate.

[0103] In some embodiments, the battery cell 410, liquid storage tank 10, flavor chamber 20, and mouthpiece 30 are stacked sequentially along the extension direction of the atomization channel 101, making the atomization device structural design compact and improving space utilization; at the same time, the shape of the atomization device is long and thin, which can enhance the aesthetics of the atomization device and make it easy for users to hold and use.

[0104] In some embodiments, the flavor chamber 20 is provided with a plurality of first detection elements, and the plurality of first detection elements correspond one-to-one with the plurality of sub-flavor chambers 210. The mouthpiece 30 is provided with a second detection element. When one of the plurality of sub-flavor chambers 210 is connected to the mouthpiece 30, the corresponding first detection element and the second detection element are electrically connected and send a first detection signal to the power supply component 40 of the atomizing device.

[0105] In some embodiments, the first detection element and the second detection element can be conductive metal sheets. The first detection element can be electrically connected to the power supply component 40. The power supply component 40 is provided with a control module. The control module is used to receive a first detection signal emitted by the first detection element and to issue a prompt signal according to the first detection signal to indicate the type of the sub-flavor chamber 210 connected to the mouthpiece 30.

[0106] In some embodiments, the first detection element may be disposed on the outer wall of the flavor chamber 20, and the second detection element may be disposed on the inner wall of the connecting groove 306 of the nozzle 30. When the flavor chamber 20 is inserted into the connecting groove 306 and rotates relative to the nozzle 30, the first detection element and the second detection element may be electrically connected.

[0107] In some embodiments, when the first and second detection elements are connected, they can form a circuit with the power supply component 40 to emit a first detection signal.

[0108] In some embodiments, the control module is located on a circuit board, and the battery cell 410 is electrically connected to the atomizing core 110 through the circuit board.

[0109] In some embodiments, a display screen may be provided on the housing 50. The control module can control the display screen to display a prompt signal based on the first detection signal to indicate the type of the sub-flavor chamber 210 connected to the mouthpiece 30. For example, different sub-flavor chambers 210 can volatilize to produce flavor gases with different fruit flavors, and the display screen can display the fruit pattern corresponding to the flavor gas emitted by the mouthpiece 30 in real time.

[0110] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG7, the atomizer 100 and the power supply component 40 are detachably connected. The atomizer 100 is provided with an electrode 80 at the end away from the mouthpiece 30. The power supply component 40 can be electrically connected to the atomizing core 110 through the electrode 80. The electrode 80 can send a second detection signal to the power supply component 40. The control module of the power supply component 40 is used to receive the second detection signal and perform anti-counterfeiting judgment on the atomizer 100 based on the second detection signal.

[0111] In some embodiments, when the power supply component 40 fails to detect the second detection signal, it determines that the connected atomizer 100 is fake. The power supply component 40 may not work or may work at an extremely low voltage, resulting in a poor taste of the aerosol produced by the atomizing device. At the same time, the display screen may show information such as "fake" or "mismatch" to prompt the user to replace the atomizer 100.

[0112] In some embodiments, the control module can perform anti-counterfeiting verification by detecting the resistance value of the atomizer 100. In some embodiments, the control module can determine the resistance value of the atomizer 100 by detecting the current value at the electrode 80. Under the same voltage, when the resistance value of the atomizer 100 is larger, the current value at the electrode 80 is smaller. The control module determines the authenticity of the atomizer 100 based on whether the detected resistance value of the atomizer 100 is within the required resistance range. When the resistance value of the atomizer 100 is within the required resistance range, the control module can control the battery cell 410 to supply power normally, enabling the atomizing device to work normally.

[0113] The atomizer 100 and atomizing device provided in this application are provided. The atomizer 100 is provided with multiple sub-flavor chambers 210. The mouthpiece 30 is connected to one of the multiple sub-flavor chambers 210 and the liquid storage chamber 10 to discharge aerosols with multiple mixed flavors, so that users can conveniently experience multiple flavors and improve the user experience. The atomizer 100 uses flavor gas generated by the volatilization of flavor element 220 to form multiple flavors. It does not require the design of a complex heating atomization system, which helps to save material costs and design space and facilitates the miniaturization of the atomizing device. At the same time, the detachable connection between the mouthpiece 30 and the flavor chamber 20, as well as the setting of the cap 70 and the liquid replenishment hole, make it easy for users to replace and replenish the atomizing matrix and flavor element 220, which helps to improve the convenience of the atomizer 100.

Claims

1. An atomizer for use in an atomizing device, characterized in that, include: A liquid storage chamber for storing an atomizing matrix, the liquid storage chamber defining at least a portion of an aerosol channel; The atomizing core has a liquid guide connected to the liquid storage chamber and an airflow connected to the aerosol channel. The atomizing core is used to heat the atomizing matrix to generate aerosol. A flavor chamber for storing flavor-forming materials that generate flavor gases in the form of volatilization; The mouthpiece is connected to the aerosol channel by airflow, and the aerosol generated by the atomizing core and the flavor gas generated by the flavor chamber can escape to the mouthpiece through the aerosol channel.

2. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The nozzle, the flavor chamber, and the liquid storage chamber are arranged sequentially along an axis. The flavor chamber has a closed outer peripheral surface and an open inner surface, the inner surface defining at least a portion of the aerosol channel.

3. The atomizer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flavor chamber includes multiple sub-flavor chambers, each containing a flavor element for storing at least one flavor-forming material.

4. The atomizer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sub-flavor chambers are arranged around the aerosol channel, and the nozzle and the flavor chambers can rotate relative to each other so that the nozzle can establish airflow communication with at least one of the sub-flavor chambers.

5. The atomizer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The aerosol channel includes an air guide channel located in the flavor chamber. The sub-flavor chamber has an opening on one side facing the air guide channel. The mouthpiece is connected to an air guide tube. The mouthpiece and the air guide tube cannot rotate relative to each other. The air guide tube is inserted into the air guide channel. The side wall of the air guide tube has a connecting port. The connecting port is connected to the opening of one of the plurality of sub-flavor chambers. The atomization channel and the sub-flavor chamber are connected to the mouthpiece through the air guide tube.

6. The atomizer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The air guide tube has a third locking part at the end away from the mouthpiece, and the side wall of the air guide channel has a fourth locking part. When the connecting port is connected to the opening of one of the plurality of sub-flavor chambers, the third locking part and the fourth locking part form a locking engagement.

7. The atomizer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The nozzle is provided with a connecting groove, and the flavor chamber is at least partially inserted into the connecting groove. The outer wall of the flavor chamber is provided with a first snap-fit ​​part, and the inner wall of the connecting groove is provided with a second snap-fit ​​part. When the nozzle is connected to one of the plurality of sub-flavor chambers, the first snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part form a snap-fit ​​engagement.

8. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The nozzle and the flavor chamber are detachably connected. A cap is provided between the nozzle and the flavor chamber. The cap is detachably connected to the flavor chamber. The sub-flavor chamber has an installation port near the nozzle. The cap blocks the installation port.

9. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid storage chamber is provided with a replenishment hole for replenishing the atomizing matrix in the liquid storage chamber. The atomizer also includes a sealing element for sealing the replenishment hole.

10. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mouthpiece is rotatable relative to the flavor chamber to communicate with one of the plurality of sub-flavor chambers. The flavor chamber is provided with a plurality of first detection elements, which correspond one-to-one with the plurality of sub-flavor chambers. The mouthpiece is provided with a second detection element. When one of the plurality of sub-flavor chambers is in communication with the mouthpiece, the corresponding first detection element and the second detection element are electrically connected and send a first detection signal to the power supply component of the atomizing device.

11. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flavor-forming materials include at least one of alcoholic liquids, flavorings, and organic solvents.

12. The atomizer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The flavoring agent includes a first matrix and an additive, wherein the first matrix is ​​made of gelatin, agar, polyvinyl alcohol, or sodium polyacrylate.

13. The atomizer according to claim 12, characterized in that, The additives are made of spices, flavorings, or essential oils.

14. The atomizer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The nozzle is provided with an air outlet tube that communicates with the outside. The air guide tube is inserted into the air outlet tube. The end of the air guide tube near the nozzle is provided with a first locking part, and the side wall of the air outlet tube is provided with a second locking part. When the nozzle is connected to the flavor chamber, the first locking part and the second locking part form a locking engagement, so that the nozzle and the air guide tube cannot rotate relative to each other.

15. The atomizer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting port and the opening form different connecting areas depending on the rotation angle of the suction nozzle relative to the flavor chamber.

16. The atomizer according to claim 5, characterized in that, An air inlet groove is provided at one end of the air guide pipe near the liquid storage tank. The air inlet groove is connected to the air guide pipe, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet groove gradually increases in the direction away from the nozzle.

17. The atomizer according to any one of claims 1-16, characterized in that, The liquid storage tank and the flavor tank are an integrated structure.

18. An atomizing device, characterized in that, It includes a power supply component and an atomizer as described in any one of claims 1-17, wherein the power supply component is used to supply power to the atomizer.

19. The atomizing device according to claim 18, characterized in that, The atomizing device also includes a housing, the mouthpiece is located at one end of the housing and is rotatably connected to the housing, and the liquid storage chamber, the flavor chamber and the power supply component are located within the space formed by the housing and the mouthpiece.

20. The atomizing device according to claim 18, characterized in that, The flavor chamber is provided with a third locking part, and the outer shell is provided with a fourth locking part. The third locking part and the fourth locking part form a locking engagement, so that the outer shell and the flavor chamber cannot rotate relative to each other.

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