ATOMIZER AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE HAVING SAME
An exemplary atomizer includes a housing, a solution reservoir, and an atomizing part. The housing defines an air inlet, an air outlet, and an air passage communicating the air inlet and the air outlet. The solution reservoir is received in the housing and is configured for reserving tobacco solution. The atomizing part is configured for atomizing the tobacco solution. The atomizing part includes an atomizing cup with an atomizing cavity, and an atomizing unit received in the atomizing cavity. The atomizer further includes a first solution conducting component between the solution reservoir and the atomizing part. The first solution conducting component is configured for conveying the tobacco solution from the solution reservoir to the atomizing cup for atomization. The first solution conducting component includes a porous ceramic body. The tobacco solution is absorbed and stored in the porous ceramic body, and is then conveyed to the atomizing unit for atomization.
The present invention relates to electronic cigarettes, and particularly to an atomizer and an electronic cigarette using same.
BACKGROUND ARTAn atomizer for electronic cigarette in related art includes: an opaque housing, a solution reservoir arranged in the housing and integrally formed with the housing, an atomizing device in the housing including a heating wire and an atomizing cup, a long tubular solution conducting pipe configured for guiding tobacco solution to the atomizing device, and a mouthpiece cover at one end of the housing. One end of the solution conducting pipe inserts the solution reservoir, while the other end of the solution conducting pipe inserts the atomizing device. The tobacco solution flows from the solution conducting pipe to the atomizing device. Electrical leads at two ends of the heating wire are welded with a positive electrode and a negative electrode of the atomizer, respectively.
The existing atomizer of electronic cigarette has some shortages. It is complicated and inconvenient to assemble, because the solution conducting pipe inserts the solution reservoir through a small hole. Furthermore, the leakage of the tobacco solution easily occurs.
What is needed, therefore, are an atomizer and an electronic cigarette using same, which can overcome the above shortcomings.
SUMMARYAn exemplary atomizer includes a housing, a solution reservoir, and an atomizing part. The housing defines an air inlet, an air outlet, and an air passage communicating the air inlet and the air outlet. The solution reservoir is received in the housing and is configured for reserving tobacco solution. The atomizing part is configured for atomizing the tobacco solution. The atomizing part includes an atomizing cup with an atomizing cavity, and an atomizing unit received in the atomizing cavity. The atomizer further includes a first solution conducting component between the solution reservoir and the atomizing part. The first solution conducting component is configured for conveying the tobacco solution from the solution reservoir to the atomizing cup for atomization. The first solution conducting component includes a porous ceramic body. The tobacco solution is absorbed and stored in the porous ceramic body, and is then conveyed to the atomizing unit for atomization.
Many aspects of the present disclosure can be better understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, the emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present atomizer and electronic cigarette. Moreover, in the drawings, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.
Embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail below and with references to the drawings.
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Because the first solution conducting component 40 is arranged between the solution reservoir 30 and the atomizing part 60, and the first solution conducting component 40 is made of porous ceramic, the first solution conducting component 40 can convey the tobacco solution from the solution reservoir 30 to the atomizing cup 62 for atomization by the capillary action due to porous characteristics. The first solution conducting component 40 can prevent the tobacco solution in the solution reservoir 30 from leaking out. Thus, the first solution conducting component 40 conducts the tobacco solution well, and has the effect of preventing the tobacco solution from leaking out. Furthermore, the present atomizer 11 has the advantage of simple assembly.
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A first electrode 70 and a second electrode 90, which are configured for connecting to an external power source 12 (referring to
In the present embodiment, the second solution conducting component 611 is made of glass fiber, the housing 10 is made of a partially transparent housing, and the solution cup 31 is made of transparent material. Because the quantity of the tobacco solution in the solution reservoir 30 can be clearly seen through a transparent part of the housing 10, it is prevented that the heating wire 612 keeps heating after the tobacco solution is used up. In other embodiments, the second solution conducting component 611 may also be made of porous ceramic, and the entire solution cup 31 and the entire housing 10 may be made of transparent material.
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It is understood that the above-described embodiments are intended to illustrate rather than limit the disclosure. Variations may be made to the embodiments and methods without departing from the spirit of the disclosure. Accordingly, it is appropriate that the appended claims be construed broadly and in a manner consistent with the scope of the disclosure.
Claims
1. An atomizer for an electronic cigarette, comprising:
- a housing, the housing defining an air inlet, an air outlet, and an air passage communicating the air inlet and the air outlet;
- a solution reservoir received in the housing and configured for reserving tobacco solution; and
- an atomizing part configured for atomizing the tobacco solution, the atomizing part comprising an atomizing cup with an atomizing cavity, and an atomizing unit received in the atomizing cavity;
- wherein the atomizer further comprises a first solution conducting component between the solution reservoir and the atomizing part, the first solution conducting component is configured for conveying the tobacco solution from the solution reservoir to the atomizing cup for atomization, the first solution conducting component comprises a porous ceramic body, the tobacco solution is absorbed and stored in the porous ceramic body, and is then conveyed to the atomizing unit for atomization.
2. The atomizer of claim 1, wherein the solution reservoir comprises an opening end facing the atomizing cup, the first solution conducting component is disposed in the opening end, and abuts against one end of the atomizing cup with the atomizing cavity.
3. The atomizer of claim 1, wherein the atomizing unit comprises a second solution conducting component and a heating wire in contact with the second solution conducting component, and the second solution conducting component contacts the first solution conducting component, so that the tobacco solution is conveyed to the heating wire for atomization.
4. The atomizer of claim 3, wherein the second solution conducting component is made of glass fiber material.
5. The atomizer of claim 3, further comprising a first electrode and a second electrode arranged in the housing, wherein two opposite ends of the heating wire are connected with the first and the second electrodes respectively, the first and the second electrodes are configured for electrically connecting to an external power source.
6. The atomizer of claim 1, further comprising a solution cup in the housing, wherein the solution reservoir is formed by the solution cup, and the air passage is a gap between the solution cup and the housing.
7. The atomizer of claim 6, further comprising a connecting tube fixed in the housing, wherein the connecting tube is configured for fixing the solution cup, and the atomizing part is received in the connecting tube.
8. The atomizer of claim 1, wherein the solution reservoir has an annular structure, the air passage is centrally defined within the solution reservoir.
9. The atomizer of claim 1, wherein the housing and the solution cup are integrally formed.
10. The atomizer of claim 1, wherein the first solution conducting component comprises a porous ceramic body and a cotton cloth formed on a bottom of the porous ceramic body.
11. The atomizer of claim 1, wherein the housing is partially transparent.
12. An electronic cigarette, comprising:
- an atomizer; and
- a power source configured for supplying power to the atomizer, the atomizer comprising:
- a housing, the housing defining an air inlet, an air outlet, and an air passage communicating the air inlet and the air outlet;
- a solution reservoir received in the housing and configured for reserving tobacco solution; and
- an atomizing part configured for atomizing the tobacco solution, the atomizing part comprising an atomizing cup with an atomizing cavity, and an atomizing unit received in the atomizing cavity;
- wherein the atomizer further comprises a first solution conducting component between the solution reservoir and the atomizing part, the first solution conducting component is configured for conveying the tobacco solution from the solution reservoir to the atomizing cup for atomization, the first solution conducting component comprises a porous ceramic body, the tobacco solution is absorbed and stored in the porous ceramic body, and is then conveyed to the atomizing unit for atomization.
13. The electronic cigarette of claim 12, wherein the solution reservoir comprises an opening end facing the atomizing cup, the first solution conducting component is disposed in the opening end, and abuts against one end of the atomizing cup with the atomizing cavity.
14. The electronic cigarette of claim 12, wherein the atomizing unit comprises a second solution conducting component and a heating wire in contact with the second solution conducting component, and the second solution conducting component contacts the first solution conducting component, so that the tobacco solution is conveyed to the heating wire for atomization.
15. The electronic cigarette of claim 14, wherein the second solution conducting component is made of glass fiber material.
16. The electronic cigarette of claim 12, further comprising a solution cup in the housing, wherein the solution reservoir is formed by the solution cup, and the air passage is a gap between the solution cup and the housing.
17. The electronic cigarette of claim 12, wherein the solution reservoir has an annular structure, the air passage is centrally defined within the solution reservoir.
18. The electronic cigarette of claim 12, wherein the housing and the solution cup are integrally formed.
19. The electronic cigarette of claim 12, wherein the first solution conducting component comprises a porous ceramic body and a cotton cloth formed on a bottom of the porous ceramic body.
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 10, 2014
Publication Date: Dec 17, 2015
Inventors: YONGHAI LI (Shenzhen City), ZHONGLI XU (Shenzhen City), YINDENG DENG (Shenzhen City), PUSHAN HE (Shenzhen City)
Application Number: 14/328,679