ATOMIZER AND AN ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE

Provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure is an atomizer and an electronic cigarette, wherein the atomizer comprises a base, terminals and an atomizing core. Pins of the atomizing core pass through a through hole on the base and are bent and extended into an accommodating groove on the base. Each of the terminals is pressed and arranged in the accommodating groove and comprises a cylindrical fixing portion and a clamping portion extended from one end of the fixing portion. The clamping portion is recessed from an end towards the fixing portion to form clamping grooves. Each of the pins passes through the clamping groove and is fixed between the fixing portion and the accommodating groove. Therefore, the atomizer can be formed only by simple assembly, which saves the labor cost in the welding process, makes the automatic operation operable, and helps to improve the process efficiency.

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Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of electronic cigarette accessories, in particular to an atomizer and an electronic cigarette.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Currently, more and more smokers choose electronic cigarettes, instead of traditional cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes atomize tar by electric heating, so that smokers can smoke the atomized tar to achieve the purpose of smoking. In the production of the existing electronic cigarette, pins of the atomizing core and terminals connecting the cigarette stem in the atomizer (also known as cartridge) need to be fixed by welding, which causes high labor cost and low process efficiency.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure aims to provide an atomizer and an electronic cigarette, which can save the labor cost in the welding process and improve the process efficiency by clamping and pressing pins of an atomizing core through terminals.

In a first aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide an atomizer, wherein the atomizer comprises:

a base, wherein the base comprises a first end face and a second end face opposite to each other, and the base is provided with a through hole penetrating from the first end face to the second end face, and accommodating grooves recessed from the second end face towards the first end face;

terminals, wherein each of the terminals is pressed and arranged in the accommodating groove and used for connecting an electronic cigarette stem, and each of the terminals comprises a cylindrical fixing portion and a clamping portion extended from one end of the fixing portion, and the clamping portion is recessed from an end towards the fixing portion to form clamping grooves; and

an atomizing core is provided with pins, and each of the pins comprises a main body portion passing through the through hole, a steering portion extending from the main body portion towards the accommodating groove, and a connecting portion extending from the steering portion to the accommodating groove;

and wherein the connecting portion passes through the clamping grooves and is fixed between the fixing portion and the accommodating groove, and the connecting portion is connected to the clamping groove for electrically connecting the atomizing core to each of the terminals.

Further, the atomizer comprises:

a holder, wherein both ends of the holder are opened to form a cavity, and a first end of the holder is aligned with the through hole and fixedly arranged on the base;

and wherein the atomizing core is aligned with the cavity and arranged at a second end of the holder.

Further, the first end of the holder is provided with an air hole and a wire hole;

The pin passes through the through hole via the wire hole.

Further, the base is recessed from the first end face towards the second end face to form a notch groove;

The through hole penetrates through the bottom of the notch groove;

The first end of the holder is fixedly arranged in the notch groove.

Further, the atomizer comprises:

a guide pipe, wherein an orifice of the guide pipe is aligned with an opening at the second end of the holder.

Further, the atomizer comprises:

a bracket fixedly connected with the holder and the guide pipe.

Further, the atomizer comprises:

a storage cotton, wherein the storage cotton is sleeved on the holder and the guide pipe, and a first end of the storage cotton is attached to the first end face of the base.

Further, the atomizer comprises:

an end cover, wherein the end cover covers a second end of the storage cotton and is provided with a guide hole, and the guide hole is aligned with the orifice of the guide pipe.

Further, the atomizer comprises:

a tar-absorbing cotton, wherein the tar-absorbing cotton is provided on the end cover, and a leak is arranged on the tar-absorbing cotton, and the leak is aligned with the guide hole.

Further, the end cover is provided with a limit slot;

the tar-absorbing cotton is arranged in the limit slot.

Further, the end cover is provided with a guide pipe;

the guide hole is located on the guide pipe;

a first end of the guide pipe extends into the guide pipe.

Further, the tar-absorbing cotton is sleeved on a second end of the guide pipe through the leak.

Further, the atomizer comprises:

an outer cover sleeved on an outer side of the storage cotton.

Further, the first end face of the base is recessed from an edge to form a first step structure;

A side of the end cover facing the base is recessed from an edge to form a second step structure;

The outer cover is fixedly arranged between the base and the end cover through the first step structure and the second step structure.

Further, the atomizer comprises:

a cigarette holder, wherein the cigarette holder is opened at both ends, and a first end of the cigarette holder is sleeved on the end cover, and a second end of the cigarette holder extends from an opening towards the second end to form an outlet pipe, and the outlet pipe is aligned with the leak.

Further, the atomizer comprises:

a leak-proof plug used to plug the outlet pipe from the second end of the cigarette holder.

Further, the base is recessed from the second end face towards the first end face to form a groove;

the through hole penetrates through the first end face to the bottom of the groove.

Further, the second end face of the base is recessed to form a wire groove communicating the accommodating groove and the groove;

the steering portion of each of the pins is located in the wire groove.

Further, both ends of the wire groove extend towards the first end face to form a slope, and the angle of inclination of the slope is greater than 2 degrees or matches a bending angle of the steering portion.

Further, the clamping portion is recessed from the end towards the fixing portion to form a plurality of clamping grooves, and there is a certain distance between two adjacent clamping grooves, and at least one of the clamping grooves is provided with at least one gap in the direction of the fixing portion.

Further, the clamping grooves are provided with at least one gap in the direction of the fixing portion, and the length of the gap is less than or equal to the depth of the clamping grooves.

In a second aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure further provide an electronic cigarette, wherein the electronic cigarette comprises:

an electronic cigarette stem; and

the atomizer in the first aspect, wherein the atomizer is configured to connect the electronic cigarette stem.

Provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure is an atomizer and an electronic cigarette, wherein the atomizer comprises a base, terminals and an atomizing core. Pins of the atomizing core pass through a through hole on the base and are bent and extended into an accommodating groove on the base. The terminal is pressed and arranged in the accommodating groove and comprises a cylindrical fixing portion and a clamping portion extended from one end of the fixing portion. The clamping portion is recessed from an end towards the fixing portion to form clamping grooves. The pin of the atomizing core passes through the clamping groove and is fixed between the fixing portion and the accommodating groove. Therefore, the atomizer can be formed only by simple assembly, which saves the labor cost in the welding process, makes the automatic operation operable, and helps to improve the process efficiency.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following description of embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the drawings. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is an assembly diagram of an electronic cigarette according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a splitting diagram of the electronic cigarette according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a sectional diagram of the electronic cigarette according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a structural diagram of an atomizer according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a sectional diagram of the atomizer according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is an explosion diagram of the atomizer according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 is a structural diagram of a base according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 is a structural diagram of the base from another angle of view according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9 is a structural diagram of a terminal according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 10 is a structural diagram of an atomizing core according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 11 is a structural diagram of a holder according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 12 is a structural diagram of the holder from another angle of view according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 13 is a structural diagram of a guide pipe according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 14 is a structural diagram of a bracket according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 15 is a structural diagram of a storage cotton according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 16 is a structural diagram of an end cover according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 17 is a structural diagram of the end cover from another angle of view according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 18 is a structural diagram of a tar-absorbing cotton according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 19 is a structural diagram of an outer cover according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 20 is a structural diagram of a cigarette holder according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 21 is a structural diagram of the cigarette holder from another angle of view according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 22 is a structural diagram of a leak-proof plug according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

 DRAWING NOTES

    • 10—Base; 101—Through hole; 102—Accommodating groove; 103—Notch groove; 104—First step structure; 105—Groove; 106—Wire groove; 107—Slope; a—First end face; b—Second end face;
    • 20—Terminal; 201—Fixing portion; 202—Clamping portion; 203—Clamping groove; 204—Gap;
    • 30—Atomizing core; 301—Pin; 3011—Main body portion; 3012—Steering portion; 3013—Connecting portion; 302—First bulging portion;
    • 40—Holder; 401—Air hole; 402—Wire hole; 403—Second bulging portion;
    • 50—Guide pipe;
    • 60—Bracket; 601—Guide groove;
    • 70—Storage cotton;
    • 80—End cover; 801—Guide hole; 802—Limit slot; 803—Guide pipe; 804—Second step structure;
    • 90—Tar-absorbing cotton; 901—Leak;
    • 100—Outer cover;
    • 110—Cigarette holder; 1101—Outlet pipe; 1102—Limiting portion;
    • 120—Leak—proof plug;
    • A—Atomizer; B—Electronic cigarette stem; B1—Power supply terminal.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The present disclosure is described below based on embodiments but not limited to these embodiments. In the following detailed description of the present disclosure, some specific portions are described in detail. The present disclosure will be fully understood by those skilled in the art without the description of these portions. In order to avoid confusion about the essence of the present disclosure, well-known methods, processes, flows, elements and circuits are not described in detail.

Furthermore, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the drawings provided herein are for purposes of illustration and are not necessarily drawn to scale.

Unless required expressly in the context, the words “comprise”, “comprising” and the like in the specification shall be construed as including rather than as exclusive or exhaustive; that is to say, it means “including but not limited to”.

It shall be understood that, in the present disclosure, the words “first” and “second” are used only for description, and cannot be understood as indication or implying of relative importance. Furthermore, in the description of the present disclosure, “a plurality of” means two or more, unless otherwise stated.

FIG. 1 is an assembly diagram of an electronic cigarette according to embodiments of the present disclosure; FIG. 2 is a splitting diagram of the electronic cigarette according to embodiments of the present disclosure; FIG. 3 is a sectional diagram of the electronic cigarette according to embodiments of the present disclosure; as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the electronic cigarette according to this embodiment comprises an electronic cigarette stem B and a detachable atomizer A mounted on the electronic cigarette stem B. It is easy to understand that the atomizer A is a storage module of a tar. When the electronic cigarette operates, the tar in the atomizer A is heated and atomized to be sucked by users.

FIG. 4 is a structural diagram of the atomizer A according to embodiments of the present disclosure; FIG. 5 is a sectional diagram of the atomizer A according to embodiments of the present disclosure; FIG. 6 is an explosion diagram of the atomizer A according to embodiments of the present disclosure; as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the atomizer A in this embodiment comprises a base 10, terminals 20 and an atomizing core 30. Specifically, FIG. 7 is a structural diagram of the base 10 according to embodiments of the present disclosure; FIG. 8 is a structural diagram of the base 10 from another angle of view according to embodiments of the present disclosure; as shown in FIGS. 7 to 8, the base 10 is integrally of a disk-like structure and comprises a first end face a and a second end face b opposite to each other. In an optional embodiment, the base 10 is made of silicone. Further, the base 10 is provided with a through hole 101 penetrating from the first end face a to the second end face b, and accommodating grooves 102 recessed from the second end face b towards the first end face a. It should be noted that in the embodiment, the through hole 101 is for wiring and ventilation, and the accommodating grooves 102 are used for containing each of the terminals 20 so that the atomizer A is electrically connected with the electronic cigarette stem B through each of the terminals 20.

Specifically, FIG. 9 is a structural diagram of a terminal according to embodiments of the present disclosure; as shown in FIG. 9, each of the terminals 20 is pressed and arranged in the accommodating grooves 102, and each of the terminals 20 comprises a fixing portion 201 and a clamping portion 202 extended from one end of the fixing portion 201. It should be noted that each of the terminals 20 is made of copper or other material having good conductivity. In an embodiment, the accommodating groove 102 is provided as a circular groove, and the fixing portion 201 is correspondingly provided as a cylindrical shape. When the atomizer A is connected with the electronic cigarette stem B, the power supply terminal B1 of the electronic cigarette stem B extends into the fixing portion 201, that is, into the accommodating groove 102. Further, the clamping portion 202 is recessed from an end towards the fixing portion 201 to form clamping grooves 203. In an optional embodiment, the clamping groove 203 is partially located on the fixed portion 201. It should be noted that the number and position of the clamping groove 203 can be set as required. In the embodiment, there are four clamping grooves 203 uniformly distributed on the clamping portion 202, and the two adjacent clamping grooves 203 are separated by a certain distance. The clamping grooves 203 enable the fixing portion 201 to be attached to an outer side of the power supply terminal B1 through elastic deformation when the power supply terminal B1 is assembled and connected to each of the terminals 20. Furthermore, the arrangement of a plurality of clamping grooves 203 is helpful for the user to quickly clamp and fix each of the terminals 20 during assembly, so as to realize quick assembly; when one of the clamping grooves 203 is damaged or deformed excessively after assembly or disassembly, there are other clamping grooves 203 to ensure the effective connection.

Further, FIG. 10 is a structural diagram of the atomizing core 30 according to embodiments of the present disclosure; as shown in FIG. 10, the atomizing core 30 is provided with pins 301. In an optional embodiment, the atomizing core 30 is of ceramic, cotton or steel mesh which can realize the heating function. The atomizing core 30 is connected with the power supply terminal B1 of the electronic cigarette stem B through each of the pins 301, so that the tar can be atomized by heating. Optionally, each of the pins 301 is made of copper or other material having good conductivity. In an embodiment, each of the pins 301 comprises a main body portion 3011, a steering portion 3012 and a connecting portion 3013. The main body portion 3011 passes through the through hole 101, and the steering portion 3012 extends from the main body portion 3011 toward the accommodating groove 102, and the connecting portion 3013 extends into the accommodating groove 102 from the steering portion 3012. The pin 301 is bent by the steering portion 3012, so that the connecting portion 3013 can be arranged at a suitable position according to actual needs to be connected to each of the terminals 20, that is, to the power supply terminal B1 of the electronic cigarette stem B.

In the embodiment, the connecting portion 3013 passes through the clamping groove 203 and is fixed between the fixing portion 201 and the accommodating groove 102. In an embodiment, a gap 204 penetrating the fixing portion 201 is formed at the bottom of one of the clamping grooves 203 in a direction away from the clamping portion 202, and the length of the gap 204 is less than or equal to the depth of the clamping groove 203. The gap 204 enables each of the terminals 20 to be elastically deformed and the length of the gap 204 affects the state of the elastic deformation of each of the terminals 20. When the length of the gap 204 is less than or equal to the depth of the clamping groove 203, it is convenient for each of the terminals 20 to cling to an inner wall of the accommodating groove 102 after being inserted into the accommodating groove 102, and it is possible to ensure that the connecting portion 3013 is pressed tightly by each of the terminals 20, thereby preventing the electronic cigarette from being unusable due to each of the pins 301 falling off. In this way, the atomizing core 30 can be firmly and electrically connected with each of the terminals 20. Therefore, each of the terminals 20 presses each of the pins 301, thereby eliminating the welding process, saving manpower, facilitating the realization of automation and improving the process efficiency.

It should be noted that the atomizing core 30 of the embodiment has two pins 301, and so there are also two accommodating grooves 102 and two terminals 20. It should be further noted that when each of the terminals 20 is fitted into the accommodating groove 102, a clamping groove 203 is set toward the through hole 101 so as to arrange each of the pins 301.

In an embodiment, the base 10 is recessed from the second end face b towards the first end face a to form a groove 105, and the through hole 101 penetrates through the first end face a to the bottom of the groove 105. It should be noted that the shape and size of the groove 105 can be set according to the position of the air outlet on the electronic cigarette stem B. In the embodiment, the groove 105 facilitates the air flowing to the groove 105 to enter the atomizer A from the through hole 101 by forming a large space, and the groove 105 also provides space for the arrangement of each of the pins 301.

Further, the second end face b of the base 10 is recessed to form a wire groove 106 communicating the accommodating groove 102 and the groove 105. When each of the pins 301 is bent, the steering portion 3012 is located in the wire groove 106, and the wire groove 106 serves to guide and limit each of the pins 301.

Further, both ends of the wire groove 106 extend towards the first end face a to form a slope 107, and the angle of inclination of the slope 107 is set to be greater than 2 degrees or match a bending angle of the steering portion 3012. It is easy to understand that the bent region of each of the pins 301 extending from the main body portion 3011 to the steering portion 3012 and the bent region extending from the steering portion 3012 to the connecting portion 3013 are guided and supported by the structural setting of the slope 107.

FIG. 11 is a structural diagram of a holder 40 according to embodiments of the present disclosure; FIG. 12 is a structural diagram of the holder 40 from another angle of view according to embodiments of the present disclosure; as shown in FIGS. 11 to 12, in an embodiment, the atomizer A further comprises the holder 40. Specifically, both ends of the holder 40 are opened to form a cavity, and a first end of the holder 40 is aligned with the through hole 101 and fixedly arranged on the base 10. Further, the atomizing core 30 is aligned with the cavity and arranged at a second end of the holder 40. Therefore, each of the pins 301 can pass the through hole 101 through the cavity. In addition, when the user uses the electronic cigarette, the air can continue to flow through the cavity of the holder 40 after passing through the through hole 101.

In an embodiment, the first end of the holder 40 is provided with an air hole 401 and a wire hole 402. The air passing through the through hole 101 can continue to flow through the air hole 401. The size of the wire hole 402 is matched with the main body portion 3011 of each of the pins 301. The pin 301 passes through the through hole 101 via the wire hole 402, and the wire hole 402 serves to fix the main body portion 3011 to a certain extent.

In an embodiment, the base 10 is recessed from the first end face a towards the second end face b to form a notch groove 103, and the through hole 101 penetrates the bottom of the notch groove 103. Further, the first end of the holder 40 is fixedly arranged in the notch groove 103. It is easy to understand that the opening size of the notch groove 103 is small, and the first end of the holder 40 protrudes outward. Therefore, the first end of the holder 40 cannot be moved longitudinally under the restriction of the notch groove 103, thereby achieving fixation. It should be noted that since the base 10 is made of silicone, the holder 40 can be mounted by jacking in from the opening of the notch groove 103.

FIG. 13 is a structural diagram of a guide pipe 50 according to embodiments of the present disclosure; as shown in FIG. 13, in an embodiment, the atomizer A further comprises the guide pipe 50. Specifically, an orifice of the guide pipe 50 is aligned with an opening at the second end of the holder 40, so as to ensure air flow. It should be noted that the guide pipe 50 is made of fiber or other materials which can permeate and adsorb tar. When the electronic cigarette is used, the tar adsorbed by the guide pipe 50 is heated and atomized by the atomizing core 30, and finally sucked by the user along with the air.

Further, FIG. 14 is a structural diagram of a bracket 60 according to embodiments of the present disclosure; as shown in FIG. 14, in an embodiment, the atomizer A further comprises the bracket 60. The bracket 60 fixedly is connected to the holder 40 and the guide pipe 50 to support and fix the guide pipe 50. In an optional embodiment, the bracket 60 is provided as a steel pipe and is sheathed on the outside of the holder 40 and the guide pipe 50.

In an embodiment, a guide groove 601 is formed on the bracket 60. Correspondingly, a first bulging portion 302 is formed on the atomizing core 30, and a second bulging portion 403 is formed on the holder 40. By sliding the first bulging portion 302 and the second bulging portion 403 into the guide groove 601, the position between the atomizing core 30 and the holder 40 can be relatively fixed, so that the position between the atomizing core 30 and the base 10 can be relatively fixed. In this way, the condition that each of the pins 301 cannot pass through the wire hole 402 of the holder 40 and the through hole 101 of the base 10 due to dislocation can be avoided.

FIG. 15 is a structural diagram of a storage cotton 70 according to embodiments of the present disclosure; as shown in FIG. 15, in an embodiment, the atomizer A further comprises the storage cotton 70. The storage cotton 70 is sleeved on the holder 40 and the guide pipe 50, and a first end of the storage cotton 70 is attached to the first end face a of the base 10. In an optional embodiment, the storage cotton 70 is made of integrated polymer cotton or other materials capable of adsorbing tar. It is easy to understand that the tar stored in the storage cotton 70 is adsorbed by the guide pipe 50 under osmosis to be heated and atomized by the atomizing core 30.

Further, FIG. 16 is a structural diagram of an end cover 80 according to embodiments of the present disclosure; FIG. 17 is a structural diagram of the end cover 80 from another angle of view according to embodiments of the present disclosure; as shown in FIGS. 16 to 17, the atomizer A further comprises the end cover 80. The end cover 80 covers a second end of the storage cotton 70. It should be noted that the end cover 80 is made of silicone and has certain elasticity. Therefore, the end cover 80 can fill the gap with the storage cotton 70 to prevent the tar stored in the storage cotton 70 from leaking from the end cover 80. The end cover 80 is provided with a guide hole 801, and the guide hole 801 is aligned with the orifice of the guide pipe 50. Therefore, the atomized tar and the air entering the atomizer A can continue to flow through the guide hole 801.

Further, FIG. 18 is a structural diagram of a tar-absorbing cotton 90 according to embodiments of the present disclosure; as shown in FIG. 18, the atomizer A further comprises the tar-absorbing cotton 90. The tar-absorbing cotton 90 is made of felt embroidery or other fiber materials that can absorb tar. The tar-absorbing cotton 90 is provided on the end cover 80. It should be noted that a leak 901 is arranged on the tar-absorbing cotton 90, and the leak 901 is aligned with the guide hole 801. Therefore, the atomized tar and the air entering the atomizer A can continue to flow through the leak 901. In the embodiment, the tar-absorbing cotton 90 is used for absorbing residual tar by surface tension of internal voids to prevent tar leakage.

In an embodiment, the end cover 80 is provided with a limit slot 802, and the shape and size of the limit slot 802 match those of the tar-absorbing cotton 90 which is arranged in the limit slot 802. In the embodiment, the limit slot 802 can prevent the tar-absorbing cotton 90 from shifting and affecting the leak-proof effect.

In an embodiment, the end cover 80 is provided with a guide pipe 803. The guide hole 801 is located on the guide pipe 803, and a first end of the guide pipe 803 extends into the guide pipe 50. Therefore, the guide pipe 803 is provided to facilitate the user to suck the atomized tar.

Further, the tar-absorbing cotton 90 is sleeved on a second end of the guide pipe 803 through the leak 901. Specifically, the second end of the guide pipe 803 protrudes from the bottom of the limit slot 802 so as to protrude into the leak 901. Therefore, the guide pipe 803 can not only ensure the stable flow of the atomized tar and the air entering the atomizer A, but also further fix the tar-absorbing cotton 90.

FIG. 19 is a structural diagram of an outer cover 100 according to embodiments of the present disclosure; as shown in FIG. 19, in an embodiment, the atomizer A further comprises the outer cover 100. The outer cover 100 is made of PCTG and provided in a cylindrical structure, and the shape and size match each other with the storage cotton 70. It should be noted that PCTG is an amorphous copolyester with good viscosity, transparency and chemical resistance. The outer cover 100 is sleeved on an outer side of the storage cotton 70 to support the storage cotton 70 and prevent tar from leaking. In addition, the transparent outer cover 100 facilitates the user to recognize the remaining amount of tar by observing the color change of the storage cotton 70, thus facilitating the timely replacement of the atomizer A.

Further, the first end face a of the base 10 is recessed from an edge to form a first step structure 104, and the outer cover 100 can be sheathed on a part of the base 10 through the first step structure 104, and an end of the outer cover 100 can be connected to the base 10. Further, a side of the end cover 80 facing the base 10 is recessed from an edge to form a second step structure 804, and the outer cover 100 can be sheathed on a part of the end cover 80 through the second step structure 804, and an end of the outer cover 100 can be connected to the end cover 80. Therefore, the outer cover 100 is fixedly arranged between the base 10 and the end cover 80 through the first step structure 104 and the second step structure 804, thus ensuring the support of the outer cover 100 to the storage cotton 70.

FIG. 20 is a structural diagram of a cigarette holder 110 according to embodiments of the present disclosure; FIG. 21 is a structural diagram of the cigarette holder 110 from another angle of view according to embodiments of the present disclosure; as shown in FIGS. 20 to 21, in an embodiment, the atomizer A further comprises the cigarette holder 110 which is opened at both ends, and the cigarette holder 110 is gradually reduced in size from an first end toward an second end and is made of food grade PC plastic or other materials. An opening at the first end of the cigarette holder 110 is larger so as to sleeve and fix the cigarette holder 110 on the end cover 80. In an optional embodiment, the opening at the first end of the cigarette holder 110 is mated with the outer cover 100 such that the first end of the cigarette holder 110 can be sheathed on the outer cover 100. In an optional embodiment, the cigarette holder 110 can be fixed by locking or gluing. Further, a second end of the cigarette holder 110 extends from an opening towards the second end to form an outlet pipe 1101, and the outlet pipe 1101 is aligned with the leak 901. Therefore, the atomized tar and the air entering the atomizer A can be discharged through the outlet pipe 1101, so that the user can smoke through the cigarette holder 110.

In an embodiment, the cigarette holder 110 is internally provided with a limiting portion 1102, and the structure of the limiting portion 1102 is matched with the tar-absorbing cotton 90. After the cigarette holder 110 is installed, the limiting portion 1102 further limits the position around the tar-absorbing cotton 90 to prevent the tar-absorbing cotton 90 from deviation and affecting the leakage prevention.

FIG. 22 is a structural diagram of a leak-proof plug 120 according to embodiments of the present disclosure; as shown in FIG. 22, in an embodiment, the atomizer A further comprises the leak-proof plug 120. The leak-proof plug 120 is made of silicone, and the shape and size of the leak-proof plug 120 are matched with the opening of the cigarette holder 110 and the outlet pipe 1101, so that the leak-proof plug 120 can block the outlet pipe 1101 from the second end of the cigarette holder 110 and prevent tar from leaking from the cigarette holder 110 when the electronic cigarette is not used. In an optional embodiment, the leak-proof plug 120 extends into a portion of the surface of the outlet pipe 1101 to form a protrusion, which may further enhance the leak-proof effect.

The embodiments of the present disclosure further provide an electronic cigarette, wherein the electronic cigarette comprises the electronic cigarette stem B and the atomizer A. The structural features of the atomizer A are as described above and will not be described herein. According to the electronic cigarette of the embodiment, the atomizer A installed on the electronic cigarette stem B is detachable, thereby facilitating the replacement of the atomizer A. When the atomizer A is connected with the electronic cigarette stem B, the power supply terminal B1 of the electronic cigarette stem B is connected with each of the terminals 20 of the atomizer A, so that the cell in the electronic cigarette stem B is electrically connected with the atomizing core 30, and the heating atomization effect of the atomizing core 30 on the tar is realized. In this way, the user can conveniently suck the atomized tar.

Provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure is an atomizer and an electronic cigarette, wherein the atomizer comprises a base, terminals and an atomizing core. Pins of the atomizing core pass through a through hole on the base and are bent and extended into an accommodating groove on the base. Each of the terminals is pressed and arranged in the accommodating groove and comprises a cylindrical fixing portion and a clamping portion extended from one end of the fixing portion. The clamping portion is recessed from an end towards the fixing portion to form clamping grooves. Each of the pins of the atomizing core passes through the clamping groove and is fixed between the fixing portion and the accommodating groove. Therefore, the atomizer can be formed only by simple assembly, which saves the labor cost in the welding process, makes the automatic operation operable, and helps to improve the process efficiency.

The above-mentioned embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. The present disclosure may be subject to various modifications and variations to those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions or improvements that are within the spirit and principle of the disclosure are intended to be covered by the protection scope of the disclosure.

Claims

1. An atomizer, wherein the atomizer (A) comprises:

a base (10), wherein the base (10) comprises a first end face (a) and a second end face (b) opposite to each other, and the base (10) is provided with a through hole (101) penetrating from the first end face (a) to the second end face (b), and accommodating grooves (102) recessed from the second end face (b) towards the first end face (a);
terminals (20), wherein each of the terminals (20) is pressed and arranged in the respective accommodating groove (102) and used for being connected to an electronic cigarette stem (B), and each of the terminals (20) comprises a fixing portion (201) and a clamping portion (202) extended from one end of the fixing portion (201), and the clamping portion (202) is recessed from an end towards the fixing portion (201) to form clamping grooves (203); and
an atomizing core (30) is provided with pins (301), and each of the pins (301) comprises a main body portion (3011) passing through the through hole (101), a steering portion (3012) extending from the main body portion (3011) towards the accommodating groove (102), and a connecting portion (3013) extending from the steering portion (3012) to the respective accommodating groove (102);
wherein the connecting portion (3013) passes through the clamping groove (203) and is fixed between the fixing portion (201) and the accommodating groove (102), and the connecting portion (3013) is connected to the clamping groove (203) for electrically connecting the atomizing core (30) to each of the terminals (20).

2. The atomizer according to claim 1, wherein the atomizer (A) further comprises:

a holder (40), wherein both ends of the holder (40) are opened to form a cavity, and a first end of the holder (40) is aligned with the through hole (101) and fixedly arranged on the base (10);
the atomizing core (30) is aligned with the cavity and arranged at a second end of the holder (40).

3. The atomizer according to claim 2, wherein the first end of the holder (40) is provided with an air hole (401) and a wire hole (402); and

each of the pins (301) passes through the through hole (101) via the wire hole (402).

4. The atomizer according to claim 2, wherein the base (10) is recessed from the first end face (a) towards the second end face (b) to form a notch groove (103);

the through hole (101) penetrates the bottom of the notch groove (103);
the first end of the holder (40) is fixedly arranged in the notch groove (103).

5. The atomizer according to claim 2, wherein the atomizer (A) further comprises:

a guide pipe (50), wherein an orifice of the guide pipe (50) is aligned with an opening at the second end of the holder (40).

6. The atomizer according to claim 5, wherein the atomizer (A) further comprises:

a bracket (60) fixedly connected with the holder (40) and the guide pipe (50).

7. The atomizer according to claim 5, wherein the atomizer (A) further comprises:

a storage cotton (70), wherein the storage cotton (70) is sleeved on the holder (40) and the guide pipe (50), and a first end of the storage cotton (70) is attached to the first end face (a) of the base (10).

8. The atomizer according to claim 7, wherein the atomizer (A) further comprises:

an end cover (80), wherein the end cover (80) covers a second end of the storage cotton (70) and is provided with a guide hole (801), and the guide hole (801) is aligned with the orifice of the guide pipe (50).

9. The atomizer according to claim 8, wherein the atomizer (A) further comprises:

an tar-absorbing cotton (90), wherein the tar-absorbing cotton (90) is provided on the end cover (80), and a leak (901) is arranged on the tar-absorbing cotton (90), and the leak (901) is aligned with the guide hole (801).

10. The atomizer according to claim 9, wherein the end cover (80) is provided with a limit slot (802);

the tar-absorbing cotton (90) is arranged in the limit slot (802).

11. The atomizer according to claim 9, wherein the end cover (80) is provided with a guide pipe (803);

the guide hole (801) is located on the guide pipe (803);
a first end of the guide pipe (803) extends into the guide pipe (50).

12. The atomizer according to claim 11, wherein the tar-absorbing cotton (90) is sleeved on a second end of the guide pipe (803) through the leak (901).

13. The atomizer according to claim 8, wherein the atomizer (A) further comprises:

an outer cover (100) sleeved on an outer side of the storage cotton (70).

14. The atomizer according to claim 13, wherein the first end face (a) of the base (10) is recessed from an edge to form a first step structure (104);

a side of the end cover (80) facing the base (10) is recessed from an edge to form a second step structure (804);
the outer cover (100) is fixedly arranged between the base (10) and the end cover (80) through the first step structure (104) and the second step structure (804).

15. The atomizer according to claim 9, wherein the atomizer (A) further comprises:

a cigarette holder (110), wherein the cigarette holder (110) is opened at both ends, and a first end of the cigarette holder (110) is sleeved on the end cover (80), and a second end of the cigarette holder (110) extends from an opening towards the second end to form an outlet pipe (1101), and the outlet pipe (1101) is aligned with the leak (901).

16. The atomizer according to claim 15, wherein the atomizer (A) further comprises:

a leak-proof plug (120) used to plug the outlet pipe (1101) from the second end of the cigarette holder (110).

17. The atomizer according to claim 1, wherein the base (10) is recessed from the second end face (b) towards the first end face (a) to form a groove (105);

the through hole (101) penetrates through the first end face (a) to the bottom of the groove (105).

18. The atomizer according to claim 17, wherein the second end face (b) of the base (10) is recessed to form a wire groove (106) communicating the accommodating groove (102) and the groove (105);

the steering portion (3012) of each of the pins (301) is located in the wire groove (106).

19. The atomizer according to claim 1, wherein the clamping portion (202) is recessed from the end towards the fixing portion (201) to form a plurality of clamping grooves (203), and there is a certain distance between two adjacent clamping grooves (203), and at least one of the clamping grooves (203) is provided with at least one gap (204) in the direction of the fixing portion (201).

20. An electronic cigarette, wherein the electronic cigarette comprises:

an electronic cigarette stem (B); and
the atomizer (A) according to claim 1, wherein the atomizer (A) is configured to connect the electronic cigarette stem (B).
Patent History
Publication number: 20230329347
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 21, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 19, 2023
Applicant: Luxshare Precision Industry Company Limited (Shenzhen)
Inventors: Huabing Li (SHENZHEN), Yu Huang (SHENZHEN), Zhongyuan Lai (SHENZHEN), Lei He (SHENZHEN)
Application Number: 17/870,183
Classifications
International Classification: A24F 40/485 (20060101); A24F 40/10 (20060101); A24F 40/42 (20060101); A24F 7/00 (20060101);