EP4049547B1 - Atomization member and electronic cigarette - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
- A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
- A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
- A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
- A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
- A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
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- the present disclosure relates to the technical field of electronic cigarettes, and in particular to an atomization member and an electronic cigarette having the same.
- Electronic cigarette in existing technologies generally includes an atomization assembly and a battery assembly.
- One end of the atomization assembly is provided with a first electrode for electrical connection with the battery assembly.
- Inside the first electrode are sleeved an insulating ring and a second electrode in sequence.
- the atomization assembly is internally provided with an electric heating wire, a first end of which electric heating wire is electrically connected to the second electrode, and a second end of which electric heating wire is connected to the first electrode.
- the second electrode defines a through hole. The first end of the electric heating wire is welded to the end surface of the second electrode. In such a structure, since the through hole on the second electrode extends along the axial direction, the through hole is easy to be plugged by solder tin when the lead of the electric heating wire is welded.
- an electronic cigarette which includes an atomization assembly, a first electrode and a second electrode that are inserted into an end part of the atomization assembly.
- the atomization assembly accommodates an electric heating wire for atomizing an e-liquid, a first lead and a second lead in electrical connection with the electric heating wire.
- the second electrode includes an extension portion stretching into the atomization assembly, the second lead is electrically connected to the extension portion, and the first lead is electrically connected to the first electrode.
- the extension portion defines on a side surface thereof at least one first through hole for air to flow, so that the likeliness of hole plugging can be reduced when the second lead is electrically connected to the second electrode through welding.
- WO2015109540 A1 relates to an electronic cigarette and an atomisation assembly and a power source assembly thereof.
- WO2018141106 A1 relates to an electronic cigarette comprising an atomizing assembly and a battery rod assembly.
- CN203676143 U relates to an electronic cigarette and an atomization assembly and a power supply assembly thereof.
- CN209106324 U relates to a printing heating body atomizer which comprises a hollow atomizing sleeve.
- the present disclosure provides an atomization member and an electronic cigarette which are firm in welding and convenient to produce.
- the present disclosure provides an atomization member, including: an e-liquid storage body, an atomizing core, a connecting seat and an electrode, wherein the e-liquid storage body is internally provided with an e-liquid storage cavity for accommodating an e-liquid, the atomizing core includes an electric heating element having a connecting pin, and the electric heating element is used for atomizing at least part of the e-liquid supplied to the electric heating element from the e-liquid storage cavity, the connecting seat is connected to the e-liquid storage body, the electrode is fixed on the connecting seat, and the electrode defines thereon a connecting hole passing through the electrode and an accommodating recess, a hole opening at one end of the connecting hole is located in the accommodating recess to communicate with the accommodating recess, and at least part of the connecting pin is inserted into the connecting hole and extends into the accommodating recess, thereby forming a connection with the electrode.
- the atomizing core includes an electric heating element having a connecting pin, and the electric heating element is used for atomizing at least part of
- the electrode presents a sheet shape and is arranged extending along an end face of the connecting seat.
- the accommodating recess is located on a surface of the electrode away from the connecting seat and extends towards another surface close to the connecting seat.
- the accommodating recess is configured for filling a solder, at least part of the connecting pin extends into the accommodating recess and forms soldering connection with the electrode.
- a recess opening of the accommodating recess is hole shaped and has a bigger diameter than the hole opening of the connecting hole.
- the connecting seat defines a through hole
- the electrode is provided with a locating protrusion at the hole opening of the connecting hole, the locating protrusion is inserted into the through hole, and the connecting pin passes through the through hole to connect to the electrode.
- the connecting seat defines a first fixing recess, and the electrode is inserted into the first fixing recess.
- the electrode includes a main body made of a magnetic material and a protection layer located on a surface of the main body, and the electrode is further configured for magnetic connection with the battery assembly.
- the e-liquid storage body defines therein an air channel and an e-liquid storage cavity surrounding the air channel
- the connecting seat defines a first air inlet communicated with the air channel
- the first air inlet is arranged spaced from the electrode.
- the atomization assembly further includes a first filter screen, wherein the first filter screen is located between the atomizing core and the connecting seat, for filtering the e-liquid leaking towards the first air inlet.
- a surface of the connecting seat facing the e-liquid storage body defines a second fixing recess
- the first filter screen is inserted into the second fixing recess
- an air exit of the first air inlet is located on a bottom wall of the second fixing recess.
- the atomization assembly further includes a sealing plug, wherein the sealing plug includes a cover body and a column body, the column body is located on one side of the cover body away from the connecting seat and is connected to the cover body, the e-liquid storage body defines an e-liquid filling hole, the e-liquid filling hole is communicated with the e-liquid storage cavity, the sealing plug is located between the e-liquid storage body and the connecting seat, and the column body is inserted into the e-liquid filling hole.
- the sealing plug includes a cover body and a column body, the column body is located on one side of the cover body away from the connecting seat and is connected to the cover body, the e-liquid storage body defines an e-liquid filling hole, the e-liquid filling hole is communicated with the e-liquid storage cavity, the sealing plug is located between the e-liquid storage body and the connecting seat, and the column body is inserted into the e-liquid filling hole.
- the sealing plug defines a connecting groove passing through the cover body and extending into the column body, the connecting seat is provided with a connecting column, and the connecting column is inserted into the connecting groove.
- the e-liquid storage body includes an e-liquid storage sleeve and a separation sleeve
- the separation sleeve includes an air tube and a fixing seat
- the air tube includes a first end and a second end which are arranged opposite to each other, the air tube is located inside the e-liquid storage sleeve, the first end of the air tube is connected to the e-liquid storage sleeve, the second end of the air tube is connected to the fixing seat, and the atomizing core is accommodated inside the air tube
- the fixing seat is connected to the e-liquid storage sleeve, wherein the air tube and the fixing seat are a one-piece structure shaped by injection in a mold.
- the air tube is a part made of a metallic material
- the fixing seat is a part made of a non-metallic material.
- the air tube includes a first vent section, a second vent section and a connecting section; the connecting section is located between the first vent section and the second vent section and is connected to the first vent section and the second vent section, the second vent section has a section area bigger than that of the first vent section, and the atomizing core is accommodated inside the second vent section.
- the present disclosure further provides an electronic cigarette, including the atomization assembly according to any item described above in the first aspect.
- the electrode As the electrode is fixed on the end face of the connecting seat, the electrode defines a connecting hole and a solder accommodating recess, a hole opening at one end of the connecting hole is located in the solder accommodating recess, and at least part of the connecting pin is inserted into the connecting hole and welded to the electrode, during welding, the solder accommodating recess is used for containing solder, so that the solder is uneasy to flow out and easy to flow into the connecting hole, more solder can be applied to the surrounding of the connecting pin to reduce the likeliness of rosin joint; therefore, the welding is firm and the service life is long. In addition, since the solder will not arbitrarily flow easily, the production is convenient.
- the installation includes fixing or limiting one element or device to a particular position or place by means of welding, screwing, clamping, bonding and the like, the element or device can remain stationary at a specific position or place or move within a limited range, and the element or device can be or not be detached after fixed or limited to the particular position or place, which are limited in the present disclosure.
- the present disclosure provides an atomization assembly, which includes an e-liquid storage body 1, an atomizing core 2, a connecting seat 3 and an electrode 4.
- the e-liquid storage body 1 defines therein an e-liquid storage cavity a and an air channel b.
- the e-liquid storage body 1 includes an e-liquid storage sleeve 10 and a separation sleeve 11, wherein the e-liquid storage sleeve 10 is provided with a first end and a second end which are arranged opposite to each other, the first end of the e-liquid storage sleeve 10 defines an air outlet 111, and a hole opening of the air outlet 111 facing the separation sleeve 11 is provided with an insertion slot 112.
- an aerosol formed by e-liquid atomization is discharged from the air outlet 111 for the user to inhale.
- the separation sleeve 11 includes an air tube 12 and a fixing seat 13, the air tube 12 includes a first end and a second end which are arranged opposite to each other, the air tube 12 is inserted into the e-liquid storage sleeve 10, the first end of the air tube 12 is connected to the e-liquid storage sleeve 10, and the second end of the air tube 12 is connected to the fixing seat 13.
- the air tube 12 forms therein the air channel b, the air channel b is communicated with the air outlet 111, between the air tube 12 and the e-liquid storage sleeve 10 is formed the e-liquid storage cavity a, that is, the e-liquid storage cavity a is arranged surrounding the air tube 12, and the e-liquid storage cavity a is configured for storing the e-liquid.
- the air tube 12 defines an e-liquid outlet 120 at a position corresponding to the atomizing core 2, to discharge the e-liquid inside the e-liquid storage cavity a to the atomizing core 2.
- the air tube 12 includes a first vent section 121, a second vent section 122 and a connecting section 123; the connecting section 123 is located between the first vent section 121 and the second vent section 122 and is connected to the first vent section 121 and the second vent section 122, and the second vent section 122 has a section area bigger than that of the first vent section 121. It is understandable that in some embodiments the air tube 12 is formed by a first vent section 121 and a second vent section 122 that are directly connected, wherein the first vent section 121 and the second vent section 122 have a same section area.
- the fixing seat 13 is arranged covering a cavity opening of the e-liquid storage cavity a and is connected to the e-liquid storage sleeve 10.
- the air tube 12 and the fixing seat 13 are a one-piece structure shaped by injection in a mold, wherein the air tube 12 is a part made of a metallic material, and the fixing seat 13 is a part made of a non-metallic material. That is to say, during preparation, place the metallic air tube 12 in an injection mold, and shape the fixing seat 13 through injection into the mold, so that the air tube 12 and the fixing seat 13 become a one-piece structure.
- the air tube 12 is a stainless steel part
- the fixing seat 13 is a plastic part; therefore, not only good tightness is achieved, but the air tube 12 is not easy to be impacted by the e-liquid.
- the air tube 12 may be a part made of other metallic materials
- the fixing seat 13 may be a part made of other non-metallic materials.
- the fixing seat 13 defines an installing recess 131 and an e-liquid filling hole 132, wherein the installing recess 131 is located at a surface of the fixing seat 13 away from the e-liquid storage cavity a, and the installing recess 131 has a side wall defining a buckling groove 133.
- the e-liquid filling hole 132 is communicated with the e-liquid storage cavity a and the installing recess 131. It is understandable that the position of the e-liquid filling hole 132 is not specifically limited here as long as the e-liquid storage body 1 defines the e-liquid filling hole 132.
- the e-liquid filling hole 132 may be defined on the outside of the installing recess 131.
- the installing recess 131 is communicated with the air channel b.
- the e-liquid storage body 1 further includes a sealing ring 14, and the first end of the air tube 12 is connected to the sealing ring 14, so as to connect to the e-liquid storage sleeve 10 via the sealing ring 14.
- the second end of the air tube 12 is inserted into the fixing seat 13.
- the sealing ring 14 defines an abutting groove 141 on an end face of one end thereof; the sealing ring 14 is inserted at least in part into the insertion slot 112, so that the sealing ring 14 is fixed through the insertion slot 112, which can better avoid e-liquid leakage.
- one end of the sealing ring 14 is inserted into the insertion slot 112, and the other end of the sealing ring 14 is located outside the insertion slot 112.
- the sealing ring 14 may be completely located inside the insertion slot 112.
- the first end of the air tube 12 is inserted into the abutting groove 141, and the second end of the air tube 12 is inserted into the fixing seat 13, which can better prevent leakage of e-liquid.
- the sealing ring 14 may be made of elastic materials such as silicone or polyurethane.
- the abutting groove 141 may not be required, and the first end of the air tube 12 elastically presses against the end face of the sealing ring 14.
- the sealing ring 14 may not be required too, and the air tube 12 is directly connected to the e-liquid storage sleeve 10.
- the e-liquid storage sleeve 10 includes a tubular sleeve body and an annular cover body, wherein the cover body is located at one end of the sleeve body and is detachably connected to the sleeve body, the air tube 12 passes through the cover body, and a user can inhale aerosol directly through the air tube when smoking.
- the structure of the e-liquid storage sleeve 10 is not specifically limited here, as long as it can be used for storing the e-liquid.
- the e-liquid storage body 1 further includes a second filter screen 15, the second filter screen 15 is inserted into the insertion slot 112 and is clamped between the sealing ring 14 and the e-liquid storage sleeve 10.
- the second filter screen 15 is configured to filter the large-particle aerosol discharged from the air tube 12, thereby preventing a user inhaling the large-particle aerosol and enabling a good user experience.
- the second filter screen 15 may be formed by weaving, or may be formed by stamping from a plate, which is not specifically limited here.
- the atomizing core 2 is inserted into the air tube 12 and is located inside the second vent section 122. Through the blocking of the connecting section 123, the atomizing core 2 can be prevented from being excessively inserted into the air tube 12, which facilitates assembling.
- the atomizing core 2 includes an e-liquid absorption element 21 and an electric heating element 22, wherein the e-liquid absorption element 21 is inserted into the air channel b, to absorb the e-liquid inside the e-liquid storage cavity a.
- the electric heating element 22 is in contact with the e-liquid absorption element 21, to atomize the e-liquid on the e-liquid absorption element 21.
- the electric heating element 22 is provided with a connecting pin 221.
- the e-liquid absorption element 21 may be a glass fiber string extending into the e-liquid storage cavity a, and the electric heating element 22 may be an electric heating wire wound on the glass fiber string.
- the e-liquid absorption element 21 may also be a fiber cotton wound into a tubular shape, the electric heating element 22 is an electric heating wire wound into a columnar shape, and the electric heating element 22 is inserted into the e-liquid absorption element 21. Therefore, the atomizing core 2 only needs to include the electric heating element 22 having the connecting pin 221, and the electric heating element 22 is used for atomizing at least part of the e-liquid supplied to the electric heating element 22 from the e-liquid storage cavity a.
- the structure of the atomizing core 2 is not specifically limited here. It is understandable that the position of the atomizing core 2 may be arranged as needed and the position is not specifically limited here.
- the e-liquid absorption element 21 includes a porous ceramic tube 211 and a cotton cloth 212 wound on outside of the porous ceramic tube 211. Through the cotton cloth 212, the e-liquid inside the e-liquid storage cavity a is absorbed to the porous ceramic tube 211.
- the electric heating element 22 includes an electric heating wire 220 and the connecting pin 221, wherein the electric heating wire 220 is inserted into the porous ceramic tube 211 and contacts an inner wall of the porous ceramic tube 211, thereby contacting the e-liquid absorption element 21.
- One end of the connecting pin 221 is connected to the electric heating wire 220, while the other end of the connecting pin 221 is laser welded to the electrode 4.
- the connecting seat 3 is provided with a buckling protrusion 31 on a peripheral surface thereof, the connecting seat 3 is inserted into the installing recess 131, and the buckling protrusion 31 is in buckled connection with the buckling groove 133, so that the connecting seat 3 is connected to the e-liquid storage body 1.
- the connecting seat 3 further define a through hole 32, a first air inlet 33, a first fixing recess 34, a second fixing recess 35 and a connecting column 36, wherein the connecting pin 221 passes through the through hole 32 to be welded to the electrode 4, the first air inlet 33 is communicated with the air channel b, thus, during smoking, air outside the atomization assembly can flow into the air channel b from the first air inlet 33 to bring the aerosol inside the air channel b out from the air outlet 111.
- the first air inlet 33 is arranged spaced from the electrode 4, which can better avoid the solder blocking the first air inlet 33.
- the second fixing recess 35 is located on a surface of the connecting seat 3 facing the e-liquid storage body, and a bottom wall of the second fixing recess 35 is provided with a supporting protrusion 351, wherein the supporting protrusion 351 may present a bar shape, a ring shape or a square shape, etc.
- the electrode 4 is fixed on an end face of the connecting seat 3, and through the electrode 4 the atomization assembly is connected to the battery assembly. During smoking, the battery assembly supplies power to the electric heating element 22 through the electrode 4.
- the electrode 4 defines a connecting hole 41 and a solder accommodating recess 42. A hole opening at one end of the connecting hole 41 is located in the solder accommodating recess 42, and at least part of the connecting pin 221 is inserted into the connecting hole 41 and welded to the electrode 4.
- the electrode 4 As the electrode 4 is fixed on the end face of the connecting seat 3, the electrode 4 defines a connecting hole 41 and a solder accommodating recess 42, a hole opening at one end of the connecting hole 41 is located in the solder accommodating recess 42, and at least part of the connecting pin 221 is inserted into the connecting hole 41 and welded to the electrode 4, during welding, the solder accommodating recess 42 is used for containing solder, so that the solder is uneasy to flow out and easy to flow into the connecting hole 41, more solder can be applied to the surrounding of the connecting pin 221 to reduce the likeliness of rosin joint; therefore, the welding is firm and the service life is long. In addition, since the solder will not arbitrarily flow easily, the production is convenient.
- the electrode 4 presents a sheet shape and is arranged extending along and in an end face of the connecting seat 3, that is, the sheet shaped electrode 4 is arranged extending along a horizontal direction of the atomization assembly, which not only can increase the contact area when electrically connected to the battery assembly and avoid problems of unreliable electrical connection, but also can reduce the difficulty of manufacture. It is understandable that the electrode 4 may be plate shaped or bar shaped and the like. To well fix the electrode 4, the electrode 4 is inserted into the first fixing recess 34.
- the solder accommodating recess 42 is located on a surface of the electrode 4 away from the connecting seat 3 and extends towards another surface close to the connecting seat 3, and the connecting pin 221 passes through the connecting hole 41 and extends into the solder accommodating recess 42; therefore, during welding, the connecting pin 221 may be welded after the electrode 4 is assembled, thus the connection is reliable, and this avoids problems of unreliable connection due to the installation of the electrode 4 after the welding of the connecting pin 221. It is understandable that in some embodiments the solder accommodating recess 42 may be defined on the surface of the electrode 4 facing the connecting seat 3.
- a recess opening of the solder accommodating recess 42 is hole shaped and is bigger than the hole opening of the connecting hole 41.
- the solder accommodating recess 42 is arranged coaxial to the connecting hole 41; thus, during welding, the solder can be applied to the surrounding of the connecting pin 221, thereby enabling a secure connection.
- the electrode 4 is provided with a locating protrusion 43 at the hole opening of the connecting hole 41, and the locating protrusion 43 is inserted into the through hole 32, which facilitates locating during welding.
- the electrode 4 includes a main body made of a magnetic material and a protection layer located on a surface of the main body, and the electrode 4 is further configured for magnetic connection with the battery assembly.
- the electrode 4 is further configured for connection with the battery assembly, which can avoid problems in the prior art that the battery assembly is in reliable connection with the atomization assembly while the power transmission is not necessarily reliable.
- the magnetic material may be iron, cobalt, nickel and other materials.
- the protection layer may be a metallic layer, a metallic oxide layer and the like. In the present embodiment, the protection layer employs the material of gold, which can improve the conductivity. It is understandable that the material of the electrode 4 is not specifically limited here.
- the atomization assembly further includes a first filter screen 5 and a sealing plug 6.
- the first filter screen 5 is located between the atomizing core 2 and the connecting seat 3 and is inserted into the second fixing recess 35, for filtering the e-liquid leaking towards the first air inlet 33 and thus avoiding the e-liquid leaking to the battery assembly to cause a problem of short circuit of the battery assembly.
- An air exit of the first air inlet 33 is located on a bottom wall of the second fixing recess 35.
- the supporting protrusion 351 abuts against the first filter screen 5, which reduces the contact area between the first filter screen 5 and the connecting seat 3 and enables better filtering.
- the supporting protrusion 351 is arranged surrounding the first air inlet 33, thus it can better support the filter screen and the contact area is less.
- the sealing plug 6 is located between the e-liquid storage body 1 and the connecting seat 3, and includes a cover body 61 and a column body 62; the cover body 61 is located in the installing recess 131 and defines a second air inlet 611; the second air inlet 611 corresponds to the positions of the first air inlet 33 and the air channel b, to import the air flowing from the first air inlet 33 to the air channel b.
- the fixing seat 13 defines a third air inlet (not shown) communicated with the second air inlet 611 and the air channel b respectively, so that the air can pass through in sequence the first air inlet 33, the second air inlet 611, the third air inlet and the air channel to be discharged from the air outlet 111 for a user to inhale.
- the column body 62 is located on one side of the cover body 61 away from the connecting seat 3 and is connected to the cover body 61. The column body 62 is inserted into the e-liquid filling hole 132, to better seal the e-liquid.
- the sealing plug 6 defines a connecting groove 63 passing through the cover body 61 and extending into the column body 62, and the connecting column 36 is inserted into the connecting groove 63, so that the sealing plug 6 achieves a better tightness and improves the sealing performance.
- the present disclosure further provides an electronic cigarette, which includes an atomization assembly 100 and a battery assembly 200.
- the atomization assembly 100 is the one as described above, and the battery assembly 20 is electrically connected to the atomization assembly 100, to supply power to the atomization assembly 100. Since the atomization assembly 100 of the electronic cigarette is of the same structure as the above atomization assembly 100, it has the same technical effects.
- the air tube 12 and the fixing seat 13 are a one-piece structure shaped by injection in a mold, there is no need to arrange a sealing ring between the air tube 12 and the fixing seat 13 to seal the e-liquid.
- the structure is simple, not only cost is saved but e-liquid leakage is better avoided, it is convenient for automated production and the production efficiency is increased.
- the air tube 12 is a part made of a metallic material, it can better avoid generating thermal deformation to cause leakage of e-liquid when the atomizing core 2 atomizes the e-liquid and thus better guarantees the tightness.
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- The present disclosure relates to the technical field of electronic cigarettes, and in particular to an atomization member and an electronic cigarette having the same.
- Electronic cigarette in existing technologies generally includes an atomization assembly and a battery assembly. One end of the atomization assembly is provided with a first electrode for electrical connection with the battery assembly. Inside the first electrode are sleeved an insulating ring and a second electrode in sequence. The atomization assembly is internally provided with an electric heating wire, a first end of which electric heating wire is electrically connected to the second electrode, and a second end of which electric heating wire is connected to the first electrode. The second electrode defines a through hole. The first end of the electric heating wire is welded to the end surface of the second electrode. In such a structure, since the through hole on the second electrode extends along the axial direction, the through hole is easy to be plugged by solder tin when the lead of the electric heating wire is welded.
- In order to solve the above technical problem, those skilled in the art design an electronic cigarette, which includes an atomization assembly, a first electrode and a second electrode that are inserted into an end part of the atomization assembly. The atomization assembly accommodates an electric heating wire for atomizing an e-liquid, a first lead and a second lead in electrical connection with the electric heating wire. The second electrode includes an extension portion stretching into the atomization assembly, the second lead is electrically connected to the extension portion, and the first lead is electrically connected to the first electrode. The extension portion defines on a side surface thereof at least one first through hole for air to flow, so that the likeliness of hole plugging can be reduced when the second lead is electrically connected to the second electrode through welding. However, in order to avoid hole plugging, the used solder is less when welding, which is not convenient for welding, and the welding is not firm, so the service life is short.
WO2015109540 A1 relates to an electronic cigarette and an atomisation assembly and a power source assembly thereof.WO2018141106 A1 relates to an electronic cigarette comprising an atomizing assembly and a battery rod assembly.CN203676143 U relates to an electronic cigarette and an atomization assembly and a power supply assembly thereof.CN209106324 U relates to a printing heating body atomizer which comprises a hollow atomizing sleeve. - In order to solve the problem in the existing technologies, the present disclosure provides an atomization member and an electronic cigarette which are firm in welding and convenient to produce.
- In a first aspect, the present disclosure provides an atomization member, including: an e-liquid storage body, an atomizing core, a connecting seat and an electrode, wherein the e-liquid storage body is internally provided with an e-liquid storage cavity for accommodating an e-liquid, the atomizing core includes an electric heating element having a connecting pin, and the electric heating element is used for atomizing at least part of the e-liquid supplied to the electric heating element from the e-liquid storage cavity, the connecting seat is connected to the e-liquid storage body, the electrode is fixed on the connecting seat, and the electrode defines thereon a connecting hole passing through the electrode and an accommodating recess, a hole opening at one end of the connecting hole is located in the accommodating recess to communicate with the accommodating recess, and at least part of the connecting pin is inserted into the connecting hole and extends into the accommodating recess, thereby forming a connection with the electrode.
- Optional, the electrode presents a sheet shape and is arranged extending along an end face of the connecting seat.
- Optional, the accommodating recess is located on a surface of the electrode away from the connecting seat and extends towards another surface close to the connecting seat.
- Optional, the accommodating recess is configured for filling a solder, at least part of the connecting pin extends into the accommodating recess and forms soldering connection with the electrode.
- Optional, a recess opening of the accommodating recess is hole shaped and has a bigger diameter than the hole opening of the connecting hole.
- Optional, the connecting seat defines a through hole, the electrode is provided with a locating protrusion at the hole opening of the connecting hole, the locating protrusion is inserted into the through hole, and the connecting pin passes through the through hole to connect to the electrode.
- Optional, the connecting seat defines a first fixing recess, and the electrode is inserted into the first fixing recess.
- Optional, the electrode includes a main body made of a magnetic material and a protection layer located on a surface of the main body, and the electrode is further configured for magnetic connection with the battery assembly.
- Optional, the e-liquid storage body defines therein an air channel and an e-liquid storage cavity surrounding the air channel, the connecting seat defines a first air inlet communicated with the air channel, and the first air inlet is arranged spaced from the electrode.
- Optional, the atomization assembly further includes a first filter screen, wherein the first filter screen is located between the atomizing core and the connecting seat, for filtering the e-liquid leaking towards the first air inlet.
- Optional, a surface of the connecting seat facing the e-liquid storage body defines a second fixing recess, the first filter screen is inserted into the second fixing recess, and an air exit of the first air inlet is located on a bottom wall of the second fixing recess.
- Optional, the atomization assembly further includes a sealing plug, wherein the sealing plug includes a cover body and a column body, the column body is located on one side of the cover body away from the connecting seat and is connected to the cover body, the e-liquid storage body defines an e-liquid filling hole, the e-liquid filling hole is communicated with the e-liquid storage cavity, the sealing plug is located between the e-liquid storage body and the connecting seat, and the column body is inserted into the e-liquid filling hole.
- Optional, the sealing plug defines a connecting groove passing through the cover body and extending into the column body, the connecting seat is provided with a connecting column, and the connecting column is inserted into the connecting groove.
- Optional, the e-liquid storage body includes an e-liquid storage sleeve and a separation sleeve, the separation sleeve includes an air tube and a fixing seat, the air tube includes a first end and a second end which are arranged opposite to each other, the air tube is located inside the e-liquid storage sleeve, the first end of the air tube is connected to the e-liquid storage sleeve, the second end of the air tube is connected to the fixing seat, and the atomizing core is accommodated inside the air tube; the fixing seat is connected to the e-liquid storage sleeve, wherein the air tube and the fixing seat are a one-piece structure shaped by injection in a mold.
- Optional, the air tube is a part made of a metallic material, and the fixing seat is a part made of a non-metallic material.
- Optional, the air tube includes a first vent section, a second vent section and a connecting section; the connecting section is located between the first vent section and the second vent section and is connected to the first vent section and the second vent section, the second vent section has a section area bigger than that of the first vent section, and the atomizing core is accommodated inside the second vent section.
- In a second aspect, the present disclosure further provides an electronic cigarette, including the atomization assembly according to any item described above in the first aspect.
- The present disclosure has the following benefits. As the electrode is fixed on the end face of the connecting seat, the electrode defines a connecting hole and a solder accommodating recess, a hole opening at one end of the connecting hole is located in the solder accommodating recess, and at least part of the connecting pin is inserted into the connecting hole and welded to the electrode, during welding, the solder accommodating recess is used for containing solder, so that the solder is uneasy to flow out and easy to flow into the connecting hole, more solder can be applied to the surrounding of the connecting pin to reduce the likeliness of rosin joint; therefore, the welding is firm and the service life is long. In addition, since the solder will not arbitrarily flow easily, the production is convenient.
- One or more embodiments are illustrated through the image(s) in corresponding drawing(s). These illustrations do not form restrictions to the embodiments. Elements in the drawings with a same reference number are expressed as similar elements, and the images in the drawings do not form restrictions unless otherwise stated.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an atomization assembly provided by another preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the atomization assembly shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the atomization assembly shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a separation sleeve of the atomization assembly shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a connecting seat of the atomization assembly shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an electrode of the atomization assembly shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 7 is a schematic block diagram of an electronic cigarette provided by another preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. - For a better understanding of the present disclosure, a detailed description is provided to the present disclosure in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments. It is to be noted that when an element is described as "fixed on"/ "fixedly connected to" another element, it may be directly on the another element, or there might be one or more intermediate elements between them. When one element is described as "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the another element, or there might be one or more intermediate elements between them. Terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right," "inner", "outer" and similar expressions used in this description are merely for illustration.
- Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in the description have the same meaning as those normally understood by the skill in the technical field of the present disclosure. The terms used in the description of the present disclosure are just for describing specific implementations, not to limit the present disclosure. Terms "and/or" used in the description include any and all combinations of one or more listed items.
- In addition, technical features involved in different embodiments of the present disclosure described below can be combined mutually if no conflict is incurred.
- In the description, the installation includes fixing or limiting one element or device to a particular position or place by means of welding, screwing, clamping, bonding and the like, the element or device can remain stationary at a specific position or place or move within a limited range, and the element or device can be or not be detached after fixed or limited to the particular position or place, which are limited in the present disclosure.
- Referring to
FIG. 1 to FIG. 6 , the present disclosure provides an atomization assembly, which includes ane-liquid storage body 1, an atomizing core 2, a connectingseat 3 and anelectrode 4. Thee-liquid storage body 1 defines therein an e-liquid storage cavity a and an air channel b. Thee-liquid storage body 1 includes ane-liquid storage sleeve 10 and aseparation sleeve 11, wherein thee-liquid storage sleeve 10 is provided with a first end and a second end which are arranged opposite to each other, the first end of thee-liquid storage sleeve 10 defines anair outlet 111, and a hole opening of theair outlet 111 facing theseparation sleeve 11 is provided with aninsertion slot 112. During smoking, an aerosol formed by e-liquid atomization is discharged from theair outlet 111 for the user to inhale. - The
separation sleeve 11 includes anair tube 12 and a fixingseat 13, theair tube 12 includes a first end and a second end which are arranged opposite to each other, theair tube 12 is inserted into thee-liquid storage sleeve 10, the first end of theair tube 12 is connected to thee-liquid storage sleeve 10, and the second end of theair tube 12 is connected to the fixingseat 13. Theair tube 12 forms therein the air channel b, the air channel b is communicated with theair outlet 111, between theair tube 12 and thee-liquid storage sleeve 10 is formed the e-liquid storage cavity a, that is, the e-liquid storage cavity a is arranged surrounding theair tube 12, and the e-liquid storage cavity a is configured for storing the e-liquid. Theair tube 12 defines ane-liquid outlet 120 at a position corresponding to the atomizing core 2, to discharge the e-liquid inside the e-liquid storage cavity a to the atomizing core 2. - The
air tube 12 includes afirst vent section 121, asecond vent section 122 and a connectingsection 123; the connectingsection 123 is located between thefirst vent section 121 and thesecond vent section 122 and is connected to thefirst vent section 121 and thesecond vent section 122, and thesecond vent section 122 has a section area bigger than that of thefirst vent section 121. It is understandable that in some embodiments theair tube 12 is formed by afirst vent section 121 and asecond vent section 122 that are directly connected, wherein thefirst vent section 121 and thesecond vent section 122 have a same section area. - The fixing
seat 13 is arranged covering a cavity opening of the e-liquid storage cavity a and is connected to thee-liquid storage sleeve 10. Theair tube 12 and the fixingseat 13 are a one-piece structure shaped by injection in a mold, wherein theair tube 12 is a part made of a metallic material, and the fixingseat 13 is a part made of a non-metallic material. That is to say, during preparation, place themetallic air tube 12 in an injection mold, and shape the fixingseat 13 through injection into the mold, so that theair tube 12 and the fixingseat 13 become a one-piece structure. Preferably, theair tube 12 is a stainless steel part, and the fixingseat 13 is a plastic part; therefore, not only good tightness is achieved, but theair tube 12 is not easy to be impacted by the e-liquid. It is understandable that theair tube 12 may be a part made of other metallic materials, and the fixingseat 13 may be a part made of other non-metallic materials. - The fixing
seat 13 defines an installingrecess 131 and ane-liquid filling hole 132, wherein the installingrecess 131 is located at a surface of the fixingseat 13 away from the e-liquid storage cavity a, and the installingrecess 131 has a side wall defining a bucklinggroove 133. Thee-liquid filling hole 132 is communicated with the e-liquid storage cavity a and the installingrecess 131. It is understandable that the position of thee-liquid filling hole 132 is not specifically limited here as long as thee-liquid storage body 1 defines thee-liquid filling hole 132. For example, thee-liquid filling hole 132 may be defined on the outside of the installingrecess 131. The installingrecess 131 is communicated with the air channel b. - The
e-liquid storage body 1 further includes a sealingring 14, and the first end of theair tube 12 is connected to the sealingring 14, so as to connect to thee-liquid storage sleeve 10 via the sealingring 14. The second end of theair tube 12 is inserted into the fixingseat 13. Specifically, the sealingring 14 defines anabutting groove 141 on an end face of one end thereof; the sealingring 14 is inserted at least in part into theinsertion slot 112, so that the sealingring 14 is fixed through theinsertion slot 112, which can better avoid e-liquid leakage. In the present embodiment, one end of the sealingring 14 is inserted into theinsertion slot 112, and the other end of the sealingring 14 is located outside theinsertion slot 112. - It is understandable that in some embodiments the sealing
ring 14 may be completely located inside theinsertion slot 112. The first end of theair tube 12 is inserted into the abuttinggroove 141, and the second end of theair tube 12 is inserted into the fixingseat 13, which can better prevent leakage of e-liquid. It is understandable that the sealingring 14 may be made of elastic materials such as silicone or polyurethane. In some embodiments, the abuttinggroove 141 may not be required, and the first end of theair tube 12 elastically presses against the end face of the sealingring 14. Of course, the sealingring 14 may not be required too, and theair tube 12 is directly connected to thee-liquid storage sleeve 10. In some embodiments, thee-liquid storage sleeve 10 includes a tubular sleeve body and an annular cover body, wherein the cover body is located at one end of the sleeve body and is detachably connected to the sleeve body, theair tube 12 passes through the cover body, and a user can inhale aerosol directly through the air tube when smoking. Thus, the structure of thee-liquid storage sleeve 10 is not specifically limited here, as long as it can be used for storing the e-liquid. - The
e-liquid storage body 1 further includes asecond filter screen 15, thesecond filter screen 15 is inserted into theinsertion slot 112 and is clamped between the sealingring 14 and thee-liquid storage sleeve 10. Thesecond filter screen 15 is configured to filter the large-particle aerosol discharged from theair tube 12, thereby preventing a user inhaling the large-particle aerosol and enabling a good user experience. Thesecond filter screen 15 may be formed by weaving, or may be formed by stamping from a plate, which is not specifically limited here. - The atomizing core 2 is inserted into the
air tube 12 and is located inside thesecond vent section 122. Through the blocking of the connectingsection 123, the atomizing core 2 can be prevented from being excessively inserted into theair tube 12, which facilitates assembling. The atomizing core 2 includes ane-liquid absorption element 21 and an electric heating element 22, wherein thee-liquid absorption element 21 is inserted into the air channel b, to absorb the e-liquid inside the e-liquid storage cavity a. The electric heating element 22 is in contact with thee-liquid absorption element 21, to atomize the e-liquid on thee-liquid absorption element 21. The electric heating element 22 is provided with a connectingpin 221. It is understandable that thee-liquid absorption element 21 may be a glass fiber string extending into the e-liquid storage cavity a, and the electric heating element 22 may be an electric heating wire wound on the glass fiber string. Thee-liquid absorption element 21 may also be a fiber cotton wound into a tubular shape, the electric heating element 22 is an electric heating wire wound into a columnar shape, and the electric heating element 22 is inserted into thee-liquid absorption element 21. Therefore, the atomizing core 2 only needs to include the electric heating element 22 having the connectingpin 221, and the electric heating element 22 is used for atomizing at least part of the e-liquid supplied to the electric heating element 22 from the e-liquid storage cavity a. The structure of the atomizing core 2 is not specifically limited here. It is understandable that the position of the atomizing core 2 may be arranged as needed and the position is not specifically limited here. - In the present embodiment, the
e-liquid absorption element 21 includes a porousceramic tube 211 and a cotton cloth 212 wound on outside of the porousceramic tube 211. Through the cotton cloth 212, the e-liquid inside the e-liquid storage cavity a is absorbed to the porousceramic tube 211. The electric heating element 22 includes an electric heating wire 220 and the connectingpin 221, wherein the electric heating wire 220 is inserted into the porousceramic tube 211 and contacts an inner wall of the porousceramic tube 211, thereby contacting thee-liquid absorption element 21. One end of the connectingpin 221 is connected to the electric heating wire 220, while the other end of the connectingpin 221 is laser welded to theelectrode 4. - The connecting
seat 3 is provided with a bucklingprotrusion 31 on a peripheral surface thereof, the connectingseat 3 is inserted into the installingrecess 131, and the bucklingprotrusion 31 is in buckled connection with the bucklinggroove 133, so that the connectingseat 3 is connected to thee-liquid storage body 1. The connectingseat 3 further define a throughhole 32, afirst air inlet 33, afirst fixing recess 34, asecond fixing recess 35 and a connectingcolumn 36, wherein the connectingpin 221 passes through the throughhole 32 to be welded to theelectrode 4, thefirst air inlet 33 is communicated with the air channel b, thus, during smoking, air outside the atomization assembly can flow into the air channel b from thefirst air inlet 33 to bring the aerosol inside the air channel b out from theair outlet 111. Thefirst air inlet 33 is arranged spaced from theelectrode 4, which can better avoid the solder blocking thefirst air inlet 33. Thesecond fixing recess 35 is located on a surface of the connectingseat 3 facing the e-liquid storage body, and a bottom wall of thesecond fixing recess 35 is provided with a supportingprotrusion 351, wherein the supportingprotrusion 351 may present a bar shape, a ring shape or a square shape, etc. - The
electrode 4 is fixed on an end face of the connectingseat 3, and through theelectrode 4 the atomization assembly is connected to the battery assembly. During smoking, the battery assembly supplies power to the electric heating element 22 through theelectrode 4. Theelectrode 4 defines a connectinghole 41 and asolder accommodating recess 42. A hole opening at one end of the connectinghole 41 is located in thesolder accommodating recess 42, and at least part of the connectingpin 221 is inserted into the connectinghole 41 and welded to theelectrode 4. - As the
electrode 4 is fixed on the end face of the connectingseat 3, theelectrode 4 defines a connectinghole 41 and asolder accommodating recess 42, a hole opening at one end of the connectinghole 41 is located in thesolder accommodating recess 42, and at least part of the connectingpin 221 is inserted into the connectinghole 41 and welded to theelectrode 4, during welding, thesolder accommodating recess 42 is used for containing solder, so that the solder is uneasy to flow out and easy to flow into the connectinghole 41, more solder can be applied to the surrounding of the connectingpin 221 to reduce the likeliness of rosin joint; therefore, the welding is firm and the service life is long. In addition, since the solder will not arbitrarily flow easily, the production is convenient. - In the present embodiment, the
electrode 4 presents a sheet shape and is arranged extending along and in an end face of the connectingseat 3, that is, the sheet shapedelectrode 4 is arranged extending along a horizontal direction of the atomization assembly, which not only can increase the contact area when electrically connected to the battery assembly and avoid problems of unreliable electrical connection, but also can reduce the difficulty of manufacture. It is understandable that theelectrode 4 may be plate shaped or bar shaped and the like. To well fix theelectrode 4, theelectrode 4 is inserted into thefirst fixing recess 34. - The
solder accommodating recess 42 is located on a surface of theelectrode 4 away from the connectingseat 3 and extends towards another surface close to the connectingseat 3, and the connectingpin 221 passes through the connectinghole 41 and extends into thesolder accommodating recess 42; therefore, during welding, the connectingpin 221 may be welded after theelectrode 4 is assembled, thus the connection is reliable, and this avoids problems of unreliable connection due to the installation of theelectrode 4 after the welding of the connectingpin 221. It is understandable that in some embodiments thesolder accommodating recess 42 may be defined on the surface of theelectrode 4 facing the connectingseat 3. - A recess opening of the
solder accommodating recess 42 is hole shaped and is bigger than the hole opening of the connectinghole 41. Thesolder accommodating recess 42 is arranged coaxial to the connectinghole 41; thus, during welding, the solder can be applied to the surrounding of the connectingpin 221, thereby enabling a secure connection. Theelectrode 4 is provided with a locatingprotrusion 43 at the hole opening of the connectinghole 41, and the locatingprotrusion 43 is inserted into the throughhole 32, which facilitates locating during welding. In the present embodiment, theelectrode 4 includes a main body made of a magnetic material and a protection layer located on a surface of the main body, and theelectrode 4 is further configured for magnetic connection with the battery assembly. That is to say, besides power transmission, theelectrode 4 is further configured for connection with the battery assembly, which can avoid problems in the prior art that the battery assembly is in reliable connection with the atomization assembly while the power transmission is not necessarily reliable. The magnetic material may be iron, cobalt, nickel and other materials. The protection layer may be a metallic layer, a metallic oxide layer and the like. In the present embodiment, the protection layer employs the material of gold, which can improve the conductivity. It is understandable that the material of theelectrode 4 is not specifically limited here. - The atomization assembly further includes a
first filter screen 5 and a sealingplug 6. Thefirst filter screen 5 is located between the atomizing core 2 and the connectingseat 3 and is inserted into thesecond fixing recess 35, for filtering the e-liquid leaking towards thefirst air inlet 33 and thus avoiding the e-liquid leaking to the battery assembly to cause a problem of short circuit of the battery assembly. An air exit of thefirst air inlet 33 is located on a bottom wall of thesecond fixing recess 35. The supportingprotrusion 351 abuts against thefirst filter screen 5, which reduces the contact area between thefirst filter screen 5 and the connectingseat 3 and enables better filtering. Preferably, the supportingprotrusion 351 is arranged surrounding thefirst air inlet 33, thus it can better support the filter screen and the contact area is less. - The sealing
plug 6 is located between thee-liquid storage body 1 and the connectingseat 3, and includes a cover body 61 and acolumn body 62; the cover body 61 is located in the installingrecess 131 and defines asecond air inlet 611; thesecond air inlet 611 corresponds to the positions of thefirst air inlet 33 and the air channel b, to import the air flowing from thefirst air inlet 33 to the air channel b. Herein, the fixingseat 13 defines a third air inlet (not shown) communicated with thesecond air inlet 611 and the air channel b respectively, so that the air can pass through in sequence thefirst air inlet 33, thesecond air inlet 611, the third air inlet and the air channel to be discharged from theair outlet 111 for a user to inhale. Thecolumn body 62 is located on one side of the cover body 61 away from the connectingseat 3 and is connected to the cover body 61. Thecolumn body 62 is inserted into thee-liquid filling hole 132, to better seal the e-liquid. During production, after thee-liquid storage body 1 is assembled, an e-liquid is filled into the e-liquid storage cavity a through thee-liquid filling hole 132. The production is convenient. The sealingplug 6 defines a connectinggroove 63 passing through the cover body 61 and extending into thecolumn body 62, and the connectingcolumn 36 is inserted into the connectinggroove 63, so that the sealingplug 6 achieves a better tightness and improves the sealing performance. - Referring to
FIG. 7 , the present disclosure further provides an electronic cigarette, which includes anatomization assembly 100 and abattery assembly 200. Theatomization assembly 100 is the one as described above, and the battery assembly 20 is electrically connected to theatomization assembly 100, to supply power to theatomization assembly 100. Since theatomization assembly 100 of the electronic cigarette is of the same structure as theabove atomization assembly 100, it has the same technical effects. - To summarize, since the
air tube 12 and the fixingseat 13 are a one-piece structure shaped by injection in a mold, there is no need to arrange a sealing ring between theair tube 12 and the fixingseat 13 to seal the e-liquid. The structure is simple, not only cost is saved but e-liquid leakage is better avoided, it is convenient for automated production and the production efficiency is increased. Since theair tube 12 is a part made of a metallic material, it can better avoid generating thermal deformation to cause leakage of e-liquid when the atomizing core 2 atomizes the e-liquid and thus better guarantees the tightness. - The present invention is defined by the appended claims.
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- An atomization assembly (100), configured to combine with a battery assembly (200) to form an electronic cigarette, comprising: an e-liquid storage body (1), an atomizing core (2) , a connecting seat (3) and an electrode (4), characterized in that the e-liquid storage body (1) is internally provided with an e-liquid storage cavity (a) for accommodating an e-liquid, the atomizing core (2) comprises an electric heating element (22) having a connecting pin (221), and the electric heating element (22) is used for atomizing at least part of the e-liquid supplied to the electric heating element (22) from the e-liquid storage cavity (a), the connecting seat (3) is connected to the e-liquid storage body (1), the electrode (4) is fixed on the connecting seat (3), and the electrode (4) defines thereon a connecting hole (41) passing through the electrode (4) and an accommodating recess (42), a hole opening at one end of the connecting hole (41) is located in the accommodating recess (42) to communicate with the accommodating recess (42), and at least part of the connecting pin (221) is inserted into the connecting hole (41) and extends into the accommodating recess (42), thereby forming a connection with the electrode (4).
- The atomization assembly (100) according to claim 1, wherein the electrode (4) presents a sheet shape and is arranged extending along an end face of the connecting seat (3).
- The atomization assembly (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the accommodating recess (42) is located on a surface of the electrode (4) away from the connecting seat (3) and extends towards another surface close to the connecting seat (3).
- The atomization assembly (100) according to claim 3, wherein the accommodating recess (42) is configured for filling a solder, at least part of the connecting pin (221) extends into the accommodating recess (42) and forms soldering connection with the electrode (4).
- The atomization assembly (100) according to claim 3, wherein a recess opening of the accommodating recess (42) is hole shaped and has a bigger diameter than the hole opening of the connecting hole (41).
- The atomization assembly (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the connecting seat (3) defines a through hole (32), the electrode (4) is provided with a locating protrusion (43) at the hole opening of the connecting hole (41), the locating protrusion (43) is inserted into the through hole (32), and the connecting pin (221) passes through the through hole (32) to connect to the electrode (4).
- The atomization assembly (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the connecting seat (3) defines a first fixing recess (34), and the electrode (4) is inserted into the first fixing recess (34).
- The atomization assembly (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the electrode (4) comprises a main body made of a magnetic material and a protection layer located on a surface of the main body, and the electrode (4) is further configured for magnetic connection with the battery assembly (200).
- The atomization assembly (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the e-liquid storage body (1) defines therein an air channel (b) and an e-liquid storage cavity (a) surrounding the air channel (b), the connecting seat (3) defines a first air inlet (33) communicated with the air channel (b), and the first air inlet (33) is arranged spaced from the electrode (4).
- The atomization assembly (100) according to claim 9, further comprising a first filter screen (5), wherein the first filter screen (5) is located between the atomizing core (2) and the connecting seat (3), for filtering the e-liquid leaking towards the first air inlet (33).
- The atomization assembly (100) according to claim 10, wherein a surface of the connecting seat (3) facing the e-liquid storage body (1) defines a second fixing recess, the first filter screen is inserted into the second fixing recess (35), and an air exit of the first air inlet (33) is located on a bottom wall of the second fixing recess (35).
- The atomization assembly (100) according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a sealing plug (6), wherein the sealing plug (6) comprises a cover body (61) and a column body (62), the column body (62) is located on one side of the cover body (61) away from the connecting seat (3) and is connected to the cover body (61), the e-liquid storage body (1) defines an e-liquid filling hole (132), the e-liquid filling hole (132) is communicated with the e-liquid storage cavity (a), the sealing plug (6) is located between the e-liquid storage body (1) and the connecting seat (3), and the column body (62) is inserted into the e-liquid filling hole (132).
- The atomization assembly (100) according to claim 12, wherein the sealing plug (6) defines a connecting groove (63) passing through the cover body (61) and extending into the column body (62), the connecting seat (3) is provided with a connecting column (36), and the connecting column (36) is inserted into the connecting groove (63).
- The atomization assembly (100) according to claim 1, wherein the e-liquid storage body (1) comprises an e-liquid storage sleeve (10) and a separation sleeve (11), the separation sleeve (11) comprises an air tube (12) and a fixing seat (13), the air tube (11) comprises a first end and a second end which are arranged opposite to each other, the air tube (11) is located inside the e-liquid storage sleeve (10), the first end of the air tube (11) is connected to the e-liquid storage sleeve (10), the second end of the air tube (11) is connected to the fixing seat (13), and the atomizing core (2) is accommodated inside the air tube (11); the fixing seat (13) is connected to the e-liquid storage sleeve (10), wherein the air tube (12) and the fixing seat (13) are a one-piece structure shaped by injection in a mold.
- The atomization assembly (100) according to claim 14, wherein the air tube (11) is a part made of a metallic material, and the fixing seat is a part made of a non-metallic material.
- The atomization assembly (100) according to claim 14, wherein the air tube comprises a first vent section (121), a second vent section (122) and a connecting section; the connecting section (123) is located between the first vent section (121) and the second vent section (122) and is connected to the first vent section (121) and the second vent section (122), the second vent section (122) has a section area bigger than that of the first vent section (121), and the atomizing core (2) is accommodated inside the second vent section (122).
- An electronic cigarette, comprising the atomization assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 16.
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