CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] This application relates to the field of atomization technologies, and in particular,
to an atomizer and an electronic atomization device.
BACKGROUND
[0003] An electronic atomization device mainly includes an atomizer and a main unit. The
atomizer includes a liquid storage cavity and a heating assembly. The liquid storage
cavity is configured to store an aerosol-generating medium. The heating assembly is
configured to atomize the aerosol-generating medium to form aerosols that can be inhaled
by a user. The main unit includes a battery and is configured to supply power to the
heating assembly, so that the heating assembly can atomize the aerosol-generating
medium to generate the aerosols.
[0004] The heating assembly is usually electrically connected to the battery through an
electrode post. One end of the electrode post is electrically connected to the battery,
and the other end of the electrode post abuts against the heating assembly. During
assembling, the electrode post firmly abuts against the heating assembly, which can
easily damage the heating assembly.
SUMMARY
[0005] This application provides an atomizer and an electronic atomization device, to resolve
the problem that an electrode post firmly abuts against a heating assembly, which
can easily damage the heating assembly.
[0006] To resolve the foregoing technical problem, a first technical solution is provided
as follows. An atomizer includes: a heating assembly and a bottom base; the heating
assembly includes a porous body and a heater located on a surface of the porous body;
and a conductive member is arranged on the bottom base, an elastic conductive component
is detachably arranged at the end of the conductive member, the elastic conductive
component abuts against the heater, and the heater is electrically connected to a
power supply assembly through the elastic conductive component and the conductive
member.
[0007] In accordance with an implementation, the conductive member is a non-elastic member;
and the elastic conductive component includes a deformation part and a fixation part
connected to each other, the deformation part abuts against the heater, the fixation
part is fixed to the bottom base and/or the conductive member, and the fixation part
is connected to the conductive member.
[0008] In accordance with an implementation, the fixation part is sleeved on the end of
the conductive member close to the heater, and the deformation part extends in a direction
from the fixation part to the heater.
[0009] In accordance with an implementation, the fixation part is tubular, and the end of
the deformation part away from the fixation part is bent toward the center of the
tubular fixation part in an arc shape.
[0010] In accordance with an implementation, one or more deformation parts are provided.
[0011] In accordance with an implementation, a plurality of deformation parts are provided,
the plurality of deformation parts are spaced from each other along the circumferential
direction of the fixation part, and ends of the plurality of deformation parts away
from the fixation part are all bent, in an arc shape, toward an internal space enclosed
by the plurality of deformation parts.
[0012] In accordance with an implementation, the elastic conductive component further includes
a limiting part, the limiting part is connected to the end of the fixation part close
to the heater and is bent toward the inner side of the fixation part, and the height
of the limiting part is lower than the height of the deformation part.
[0013] In accordance with an implementation, two ends of the fixation part are engaged with
the bottom base, a middle portion of the fixation part abuts against the conductive
member, and the deformation part extends in a direction from the fixation part to
the heater.
[0014] In accordance with an implementation, the fixation part is a first sheet, the deformation
part is a second sheet, the deformation part is connected to the edge of the middle
portion of the fixation part, and the end of the deformation part away from the fixation
part is bent in an arc shape.
[0015] In accordance with an implementation, the portion of the fixation part corresponding
to the conductive member is arched toward a direction close to the conductive member
to form a protruding part, and the conductive member abuts against the protruding
part.
[0016] In accordance with an implementation, two opposite ends of the fixation part are
bent to form engaging parts for engagement with the bottom base.
[0017] In accordance with an implementation, the axis of the conductive member is perpendicular
to the heating assembly, and the conductive member is rod-shaped.
[0018] In accordance with an implementation, the elastic conductive component is integrally
formed.
[0019] To resolve the foregoing technical problem, a second technical solution is provided
as follows. An electronic atomization device includes an atomizer and a power supply
assembly. The atomizer is configured to store and atomize an aerosol-generating medium,
and the atomizer is the atomizer according to any one of the above implementations.
The power supply assembly is electrically connected to the heater of the atomizer.
[0020] The present application has the following beneficial effects. The present disclosure
discloses the atomizer and the electronic atomization device. The atomizer includes
the heating assembly and the bottom base. The heating assembly includes the porous
body and the heater provided on a surface of the porous body. The conductive member
is arranged on the bottom base, the elastic conductive component is detachably arranged
at the end of the conductive member, the elastic conductive component abuts against
the heater, and the heater is electrically connected to the power supply assembly
through the elastic conductive component and the conductive member. The elastic conductive
component functions as a buffer while establishing electrical connection, preventing
the conductive member from directly abutting against the heating assembly during assembling
or usage and damaging the heating assembly, which helps improve product performance.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] To describe the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application more clearly,
the following briefly introduces the accompanying drawings required for describing
the embodiments. Apparently, the accompanying drawings in the following description
show only some embodiments of this application, and a person of ordinary skill in
the art may still derive other drawings from these accompanying drawings without creative
efforts.
FIG. 1 is a structural schematic view of an electronic atomization device according
to an embodiment of this application.
FIG. 2 is a structural schematic view of an atomizer according to an embodiment of
this application.
FIG. 3 is a structural schematic view of a part of the atomizer shown in FIG. 2.
FIG. 4 is a structural schematic view of an elastic conductive component shown in
FIG. 2.
FIG. 5 is a structural schematic view of an atomizer according to an other embodiment
of this application.
FIG. 6 is a structural schematic view of an elastic conductive component shown in
FIG. 5.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The technical solutions in embodiments of this application are clearly and completely
described in the following with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments
of this application. Apparently, the described embodiments are merely some rather
than all of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by
a person of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of this application
without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of this application.
[0023] In the following description, for the purpose of illustration rather than limitation,
specific details such as the specific system structure, interface, and technology
are proposed to thoroughly understand this application.
[0024] The terms "first", "second", and "third" in this application are merely intended
for a purpose of description, and shall not be understood as indicating or implying
relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features.
Therefore, features defining "first", "second", and "third" can explicitly or implicitly
include at least one of the features. In description of this application, "a plurality
of" means at least two, such as two and three unless it is specifically defined otherwise.
All directional indications (for example, upper, lower, left, right, front, and back)
in the embodiments of this application are only used for explaining relative position
relationships, movement situations, or the like between the various components in
a specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture
changes, the directional indications change accordingly. In the embodiments of this
application, the terms "include", "have", and any variant thereof are intended to
cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product,
or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps
or units, but further optionally includes a step or unit that is not listed, or further
optionally includes another step or component that is intrinsic to the process, method,
product, or device.
[0025] The term "embodiments" mentioned in the specification mean that particular features,
structures, or characteristics described with reference to the embodiment may be included
in at least one embodiment of this application. The term appearing at different positions
of this specification may not refer to the same embodiment or an independent or alternative
embodiment that is mutually exclusive with another embodiment. A person skilled in
the art explicitly or implicitly understands that the embodiments described in the
specification may be combined with other embodiments.
[0026] The following describes this application in detail with reference to the accompanying
drawings and embodiments.
[0027] Referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an electronic atomization device
according to an embodiment of this application.
[0028] In this embodiment, an electronic atomization device 100 is provided. The electronic
atomization device 100 may be configured to atomize an aerosol-generating medium.
The electronic atomization device 100 includes an atomizer 1 and a power supply assembly
2 that are electrically connected to each other.
[0029] The atomizer 1 is configured to store an aerosol-generating medium and atomize the
aerosol-generating medium to form aerosols that can be inhaled by a user. The atomizer
1 specifically may be applied to various fields such as medical care, cosmetology,
and recreation inhalation. Recreation inhalation is used as an example in the following
embodiments.
[0030] For a specific structure and function of the atomizer 1, refer to the specific structure
and function of the atomizer 1 in any one of the following embodiments, same or similar
technical effects may also be implemented, and details are not described herein again.
[0031] The power supply assembly 2 includes a battery (not shown in the figure) and a controller
(not shown in the figure). The battery is configured to supply electric energy to
operation of the atomizer 1, to cause the atomizer 1 to atomize the aerosol-generating
medium to form aerosols. The controller is configured to control operation of the
atomizer 1. The power supply assembly 2 further includes other components such as
a battery holder and an airflow sensor.
[0032] The atomizer 1 and the power supply assembly 2 may be integrally arranged or may
be detachably connected to each other, which may be designed according to a specific
requirement.
[0033] Referring to FIG. 2, FIG. 2 is a schematic view of an atomizer according to an embodiment
of this application.
[0034] The atomizer 1 includes a housing 10, a top base 11, a bottom base 12, and a heating
assembly 13. The housing 10 includes a liquid storage cavity 14 and an air outlet
channel 15, where the liquid storage cavity 14 is configured to store a liquid aerosol-generating
medium, and the liquid storage cavity 14 is provided surrounding the air outlet channel
15. An inhalation opening 16 is further provided on an end portion of the housing
10, and the inhalation opening 16 is in communication with the air outlet channel
15. Specifically, an end opening of the air outlet channel 15 may form the inhalation
opening 16. In the housing 10, a holding cavity 17 is arranged on a side of the liquid
storage cavity 14 away from the inhalation opening 16, and the top base 11 and the
bottom base 12 are both arranged in the holding cavity 17. The top base 11 matches
the bottom base 12 to form an accommodating cavity (not labeled in the figure). The
heating assembly 13 is arranged in the accommodating cavity and is arranged in the
holding cavity 17 together with the top base 11 and the bottom base 12. The bottom
base 12 supports the heating assembly 13 while accommodating the heating assembly
13.
[0035] Two liquid channels 111 are arranged on the top base 11, and the two liquid channels
111 are arranged on two sides of the air outlet channel 15. One end of the liquid
channel 111 is in communication with the liquid storage cavity 14, and the other end
is in communication with the accommodating cavity, so that the aerosol-generating
medium in the liquid storage cavity 14 enters the heating assembly 13 through the
liquid channel 111. That is, the heating assembly 13 is in liquid communication with
the liquid storage cavity 14, and the heating assembly 13 is configured to absorb
and heat and atomize the aerosol-generating medium. The controller of the power supply
assembly 2 controls the heating assembly 13 to atomize the aerosol-generating medium.
[0036] The heating assembly 13 includes a porous body (not labeled in the figure) and a
heater (not labeled in the figure) provided on a surface of the porous body. The aerosol-generating
medium in the liquid storage cavity 14 enters the porous body of the heating assembly
13 through the liquid channel 111. The porous body uses its own capillary force to
guide the aerosol-generating medium to the surface. The heater provided on the surface
of the porous body atomizes the aerosol-generating medium to generate aerosols. An
atomization cavity 18 is formed between the heater and a cavity wall of the accommodation
cavity, and the aerosols generated by atomization of the heater are released in the
atomization cavity 18. The atomization cavity 18 is in communication with the air
outlet channel 15. An air inlet 121 is provided on the bottom base 12, so that the
atomization cavity 18 is in communication with the outside. External air enters the
atomization cavity 18 through the air inlet 121, and carries aerosols atomized by
the heating assembly 13 to enter the air outlet channel 15, and the aerosols finally
reach the inhalation opening 16 to be inhaled by the user.
[0037] In this embodiment, the porous body is porous ceramic. The porous ceramic and the
heater can be integrally formed and obtained through debinding and sintering. Alternatively,
the porous ceramic may be first prepared and then the heater may be prepared, and
the porous ceramic and the heater are obtained through debinding and sintering. Graphic
shapes of the porous ceramics and the heater are not limited in this application.
In another embodiment, the porous body can be cotton core, fiber, porous glass, porous
metal, or the like, and can be specifically designed according to needs, as long as
the aerosol-generating medium can be guided to the heater.
[0038] Still referring to FIG. 2, a conductive member 122 is arranged on the bottom base
12, an elastic conductive component 123 is detachably arranged at the end of the conductive
member 122, the elastic conductive component 123 abuts against the heater of the heating
assembly 13, and the heater of the heating assembly 13 is electrically connected to
the external power supply assembly 2 through the elastic conductive component 123
and the conductive member 122. Specifically, the heater of the heating assembly 13
includes a heating part and connecting parts located at two ends of the heating part.
The elastic conductive component 123 abuts against the connecting part of the heater
to achieve electrical connection. The end of the conductive member 122 away from the
elastic conductive component 123 is electrically connected to the power supply assembly.
[0039] Optionally, the conductive member 122 is a non-elastic member. The axis of the conductive
member 122 is perpendicular to the heating assembly 13. In a specific implementation,
the conductive member 122 is an electrode post. When the conductive member 122 directly
abuts against the heating assembly 13, even within an assembly tolerance, there is
still a risk of cracking the heating assembly 13, damaging the heating assembly 13
and affecting the atomization efficiency. In this application, the elastic conductive
component 123 is provided at the end of the conductive member 122. The elastic conductive
component 123 functions as a buffer while establishing electrical connection, preventing
the conductive member 122 from directly abutting against the heating assembly 13 during
assembling or usage and damaging the heating assembly 13, which helps improve product
performance and user experience. It can be understood that for the atomizer in which
the conductive member directly abuts against the heating assembly, the above problem
can be resolved by arranging the elastic conductive component 123 at the end of the
conductive member close to the heating assembly. Besides, the modification to the
existing device is relatively small, which can effectively reduce costs.
[0040] Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a part of the atomizer
shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 4 is a schematic view of an elastic conductive component shown
in FIG. 2.
[0041] The elastic conductive component 123 includes a deformation part 1231 and a fixation
part 1232 that are connected to each other. The deformation part 1231 abuts against
the heater of the heating assembly 13. The fixation part 1232 is fixed to the bottom
base 12 and/or the conductive member 122. The fixation part 1232 is connected to the
conductive member 122.
[0042] In this embodiment, the fixation part 1232 is sleeved on the end of the conductive
member 122 close to the heater of the heating assembly 13, and the deformation part
1231 extends from the fixation part 1232 to a direction close to the heater. That
is, the fixation part 1232 is fixed to the conductive member 122.
[0043] Specifically, the fixation part 1232 is tubular, and the end of the deformation part
1231 away from the fixation part 1232 is bent toward the center of the tubular fixation
part 1232 in an arc shape. The elastic conductive component 123 includes one or more
deformation parts 1231, which is specifically designed according to needs. When the
elastic conductive component 123 includes a plurality of deformation parts 1231, the
plurality of deformation parts 1231 are connected to an end of the fixation part 1232
close to the heater, the plurality of deformation parts 1231 are spaced from each
other along the circumferential direction of the fixation part 1232, and ends of the
plurality of deformation parts 1231 away from the fixation part 1232 are all bent,
in an arc shape, toward an internal space enclosed by the plurality of deformation
parts 1231. The plurality of deformation parts 1231 are spaced from each other and
the ends of the deformation parts 1231 are bent in an arc shape, so that a deformation
space is provided for the deformation parts 1231 to prevent the porous body of the
heating assembly 13 from being cracked.
[0044] Optionally, the fixation part 1232 has an interference fit with the conductive member
122 to achieve better fixation effect and prevent the elastic conductive component
123 from falling from the end of the conductive member 122.
[0045] Optionally, the plurality of deformation parts 1231 are arranged symmetrically, which
helps ensure that contact points between the heating assembly 13 and the deformation
parts 1231 receive uniform force.
[0046] Still referring to FIG. 4, the elastic conductive component 123 further includes
a limiting part 1233, the limiting part 1233 is connected to an end of the fixation
part 1232 close to the heating assembly 13 and is bent toward a side of an internal
space of the fixation part 1232, and the height of the limiting part 1233 is lower
than the height of the deformation part 1231. A bending position of the limiting part
1233 abuts against a surface of the conductive member 122 close to the heating assembly
13, to fix relative positions of the fixation part 1232 and the conductive member
122, so that the elastic conductive component 123 is fixed to the conductive member
122.
[0047] Optionally, the limiting part 1233 is arranged between two adjacent deformation parts
1231.
[0048] Optionally, the elastic conductive component 123 includes a plurality of limiting
parts 1233, and the plurality of limiting parts 1233 are arranged symmetrically.
[0049] Optionally, the elastic conductive component 123 is integrally formed. That is, the
deformation part 1231, the fixation part 1232, and the limiting part 1233 are integrally
formed. For example, an end of a metal sheet is cut into a preset shape and is bent,
and then is curled to form the elastic conductive component 123 shown in FIG. 4. Alternatively,
the elastic conductive component 123 is formed by injection molding.
[0050] It may be understood that, in another embodiment, the fixation part 1232 may be an
annular body, a space in the middle of the annular body accommodates the conductive
member 122, and at least a part of the periphery of the annular body is engaged with
the bottom base 12. One end of the deformation part 1231 is connected to the fixation
part 1232, and the other end of the deformation part 1231 is bent in an arc shape.
[0051] Still referring to FIG. 2, the atomizer 1 includes two conductive members 122, and
elastic conductive components 123 are arranged at ends of both the conductive members
122. The conductive member 122 includes a main part 1221 and a connecting part 1222
that are connected to each other. The main part 1221 is rod-shaped and the connecting
part 1222 is disc-shaped. A cross-sectional area of the connecting part 1222 is larger
than a cross-sectional area of the main part 1221. The axis of the main part 1221
is perpendicular to an end surface of the connecting part 1222, and an end of the
connecting part 1222 is connected to the end surface of the connecting part 1222.
The bottom base 12 is provided with a mounting hole 124. The main part 1221 of the
conductive member 122 is arranged in the mounting hole 124. The connecting part 1222
of the conductive member 122 is arranged on a surface of the bottom base 12 away from
the top base 11 to be electrically connected to the power supply assembly 2.
[0052] It can be understood that the cross-sectional area of the connecting part 1222 is
larger than the cross-sectional area of the main part 1221, which can increase the
contact area between the conductive member 122 and the power supply assembly 2, thereby
enhancing the contact stability between the conductive member 122 and the power supply
assembly 2, so that a stable electrical connection is achieved between the heater
of the heating assembly 13 and the power supply assembly 2.
[0053] Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, FIG. 5 is a schematic view of an atomizer according
to another embodiment of this application, FIG. 6 is a schematic view of an elastic
conductive component shown in FIG. 5.
[0054] The structure of the atomizer 1 shown in FIG. 5 is basically the same as the structure
of the atomizer 1 shown in FIG. 2. A difference is as follows: the structures of the
elastic conductive components 123 are different. The identical parts are not described
again herein.
[0055] Two ends of the fixation part 1232 of the elastic conductive component 123 are engaged
with the bottom base 12, the middle portion of the fixation part 1232 abuts against
the conductive member 122, and the deformation part 1231 extends from the fixation
part 1232 to the heater of the heating assembly 13. It should be noted that, any portion
of the fixation part 1232 other than a portion that is engaged with the bottom base
12 can be considered as the middle portion of the fixation part 1232.
[0056] In this embodiment, the fixation part 1232 is a first sheet, the deformation part
1231 is a second sheet, the deformation part 1231 is connected to the edge of the
middle portion of the fixation part 1232, and the end of the deformation part 1231
away from the fixation part 1232 is bent in an arc shape. Specifically, the fixation
part 1232 is generally rectangular, the length direction of the fixation part 1232
is parallel to the thickness direction of the atomizer 1, and the deformation part
1231 is connected to the middle portion of the long side. One side of the two long
sides of the fixation part 1232 close to the other elastic conductive component 123
is connected to the deformation part 1231. An inclination angle α is formed between
the deformation part 1231 and the fixation part 1232, and the inclination angle α
is less than 90 degrees. The width of the deformation part 1231 is smaller than the
width of the fixation part 1232, which helps reduce elastic force exerted by the deformation
part 1231 on the heating assembly 13 and prevent the heating assembly 13 from being
cracked.
[0057] The portion of the fixation part 1232 corresponding to the conductive member 122
is arched toward a direction close the conductive member 122 to form a protruding
part 1232a, and the conductive member 122 abuts against the protruding part 1232a.
Specifically, the end surface of the conductive member 122 is circular, and the cross-section
of the protruding part 1232a is circular.
[0058] Two opposite ends of the fixation part 1232 along the length direction are bent to
form an engaging part 1232b for engagement with the bottom base 12. Specifically,
the two opposite ends of the fixation part 1232 are bent in a direction away from
the heating assembly 13 to form the engaging part 1232b. The bottom base 12 is provided
with a groove (not labeled in the figure) that matches the engaging part 1232b.
[0059] Optionally, the elastic conductive component 123 is integrally formed. That is, the
deformation part 1231 and the fixation part 1232 are integrally formed. For example,
a metal sheet is bent into a preset shape to form the elastic conductive component
123. Alternatively, the elastic conductive component 123 is formed by injection molding.
[0060] The atomizer 1 provided by this application includes the heating assembly 13 and
the bottom base 12. The heating assembly 13 includes the porous body and the heater
provided on the surface of the porous body. The conductive member 122 is arranged
on the bottom base 12, the elastic conductive component 123 is arranged at the end
of the conductive member 122, the elastic conductive component 123 abuts against the
heater, and the heater is electrically connected to the power supply assembly 2 through
the elastic conductive component 123 and the conductive member 122. The elastic conductive
component 123 functions as a buffer while establishing electrical connection, preventing
the conductive member 122 from directly abutting against the heating assembly 13 during
assembling or usage and damaging the heating assembly 13, which helps improve product
performance.
[0061] The foregoing is merely implementations of this application but is not intended to
limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or equivalent
process alternation made by using the specification of the specification and the accompanying
drawings of this application for direct or indirect use in other relevant technical
fields shall fall within the protection scope of this application.
1. An atomizer, comprising:
a heating assembly, comprising a porous body and a heater provided on the porous body;
and
a bottom base, wherein a conductive member is arranged on the bottom base, an elastic
conductive component is detachably arranged at the end of the conductive member, the
elastic conductive component abuts against the heater, and the heater is electrically
connected to a power supply assembly through the elastic conductive component and
the conductive member.
2. The atomizer of claim 1, wherein the conductive member is a non-elastic member; and
the elastic conductive component comprises a deformation part and a fixation part
connected to each other, the deformation part abuts against the heater, the fixation
part is fixed to the bottom base and/or the conductive member, and the fixation part
is connected to the conductive member.
3. The atomizer of claim 2, wherein the fixation part is sleeved on the end of the conductive
member close to the heater, and the deformation part extends in a direction from the
fixation part to the heater.
4. The atomizer of claim 3, wherein the fixation part is tubular, and the end of the
deformation part away from the fixation part is bent toward the center of the tubular
fixation part in an arc shape.
5. The atomizer of claim 4, wherein one or more deformation parts are provided.
6. The atomizer of claim 5, wherein a plurality of deformation parts are provided, the
plurality of deformation parts are spaced from each other along the circumferential
direction of the fixation part, and ends of the plurality of deformation parts away
from the fixation part are all bent, in an arc shape, toward an internal space enclosed
by the plurality of deformation parts.
7. The atomizer of claim 4, wherein the elastic conductive component further comprises
a limiting part, the limiting part is connected to the end of the fixation part close
to the heater and is bent toward the inner side of the fixation part, and the height
of the limiting part is lower than the height of the deformation part.
8. The atomizer of claim 2, wherein two ends of the fixation part are engaged with the
bottom base, a middle portion of the fixation part abuts against the conductive member,
and the deformation part extends in a direction from the fixation part to the heater.
9. The atomizer of claim 8, wherein the fixation part is a first sheet, the deformation
part is a second sheet, the deformation part is connected to the edge of the middle
portion of the fixation part, and the end of the deformation part away from the fixation
part is bent in an arc shape.
10. The atomizer of claim 8, wherein the portion of the fixation part corresponding to
the conductive member is arched toward a direction close to the conductive member
to form a protruding part, and the conductive member abuts against the protruding
part.
11. The atomizer of claim 8, wherein two opposite ends of the fixation part are bent to
form engaging parts for engagement with the bottom base.
12. The atomizer of claim 1, wherein the axis of the conductive member is perpendicular
to the heating assembly, and the conductive member is rod-shaped.
13. The atomizer of any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the elastic conductive component
is integrally formed.
14. An electronic atomization device, comprising:
the atomizer of any one of claims 1 to 13; and
a power supply assembly, electrically connected to the heater of the atomizer to supply
power to the atomizer.