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- the heating component 53 shown in FIG. 5 A includes a single structure.
- the heating component 53 includes a main part 53 m 1 and a heating circuit 53 c .
- the main part 53 m 1 may include a single material.
- the main part 53 m 1 may include a mixture.
- the main part 53 m 1 may include a single material of zirconium oxide.
- the main part 53 m 1 may include a single material of silicon oxide.
- the main part 53 m 1 may include a single material of aluminum oxide.
- the main part 53 m 1 may include a mixture of zirconium oxide, silicon oxide, or aluminum oxide.
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The present application relates to a vaporization device. The proposed vaporization device includes a heating component top cap, a heating component base, and a heating component disposed between the heating component top cap and the heating component base. The heating component includes a first part and a second part, the first part including a first material, and the second part including a second material, the first material is different from the second material.
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- This application is a national stage application filed under 35 U.S.C 371 of International Application No. PCT/CN2019/106023 filed Sep. 16, 2019. The entire disclosure of the above application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- The present disclosure generally relates to a vaporization device, and in particular, to an electronic device that provides inhalable aerosol.
- An electronic cigarette is an electronic product that heats and vaporizes a vaporizable solution to generate aerosol for a user to inhale. In recent years, major manufacturers begin to produce various electronic cigarette products. Generally, the electronic cigarette product includes a casing, an e-liquid storage chamber, a vaporization chamber, a heating component, an air inlet, an air flow channel, an air outlet, a power supply device, a sensing device, and a control device. The e-liquid storage chamber is configured to store the vaporizable solution, and the heating component is configured to heat and vaporize the vaporizable solution and generate an aerosol. The air inlet is in communication with the vaporization chamber, and air is supplied to the heating component when a user inhales. The aerosol generated by the heating component is first generated in the vaporization chamber, and then inhaled by the user through the airflow channel and the air outlet. The power supply device provides power required for the heating component, and the control device controls heating time of the heating component based on an inhalation action of the user detected by the sensing device. The casing covers each of the components.
- The heating component of an existing electronic cigarette product usually includes a cotton core. There are advantages of use of the cotton core as a main part of the heating component, for example, low manufacturing costs of the cotton core and large amount of aerosol generated during heating. However, there are many disadvantages of use of the cotton core as the heating component. For example, debris of the cotton core may be inhaled by the user through the air outlet of the electronic cigarette, which may be harmful to health of the user. In addition, a porosity of the cotton core is too large, so that it is difficult to absorb e-liquid well. A too large porosity of the cotton core also causes the electronic cigarette to easily leak e-liquid. In addition, by heating the cotton core to vaporize the e-liquid, high-temperature e-liquid often splashes. High-temperature e-liquid splashed from the air outlet of the electronic cigarette often scalds the user.
- In addition, pressure balance of the e-liquid storage chamber is not taken into account for the existing electronic cigarette product. In the existing electronic cigarette product, the e-liquid storage chamber is generally designed to be completely sealed to prevent the vaporizable solution from overflowing. As users continue to use the electronic cigarette products, the vaporizable solution in the e-liquid storage chamber is continuously consumed and reduced, causing a decrease in a pressure in the e-liquid storage chamber to form a negative pressure. The negative pressure causes the vaporizable solution in the e-liquid storage chamber to be difficult to flow uniformly to the heating component, so that the heating component does not uniformly adsorb the vaporizable solution. In this case, when the temperature of the heating component rises, there is a high probability of dry-burning and scorching, causing a poor user experience.
- Therefore, a vaporization device and a heating component thereof that can resolve the foregoing problem is proposed.
- A vaporization device is proposed. The proposed vaporization device includes a heating component top cap, a heating component base, and a heating component disposed between the heating component top cap and the heating component base. The heating component includes a first part and a second part, the first part including a first material, and the second part including a second material, where the first material is different from the second material.
- A vaporization device is proposed. The proposed vaporization device includes a heating component top cap, a heating component base, and a heating component disposed between the heating component top cap and the heating component base. The heating component includes a heating circuit, a first part, and a second part. The first part includes a first material, and the second part includes a second material, where a compressive strength of the first material is different from a compressive strength of the second material
- Aspects of the present disclosure are readily understood from the following detailed description when read in combination with the accompanying figures. It should be noted that various features may not be drawn to scale, and dimensions of the various features may be arbitrarily increased or reduced for clarity of discussion.
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FIG. 1 illustrates an assembly view of a vaporization device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 2A andFIG. 2B illustrate exploded diagrams of a part of a vaporization device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 2C illustrates a schematic enlarged diagram of a heating component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate temperature simulation diagrams of a heating component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 4A andFIG. 4B illustrate schematic three-dimensional diagrams of a heating component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 5A andFIG. 5B illustrate schematic three-dimensional diagrams of a heating component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 6A ,FIG. 6B andFIG. 6C illustrate schematic three-dimensional diagrams of a heating component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 7A andFIG. 7B illustrate three-dimensional diagrams of a heating component top cap according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 8A andFIG. 8B illustrate sectional diagrams of a cartridge according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. - Common reference numerals are used throughout the drawings and the detailed description to indicate the same or similar components. Features of the present disclosure will be clearer according to the following detailed description made in combination with the accompanying drawings.
- The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different features of the provided subject matter. Specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are, of course, merely examples and are not intended to be limiting. In the present disclosure, references to the formation of a first feature on or above a second feature in the following description may include an embodiment formed through a direct contact of the first feature with the second feature, and may further include an additional feature that may be formed between the first feature and the second feature, so that the first feature may not be in direct contact with the second feature. In addition, according to the present disclosure, reference numerals and/or letters may be repeated in various examples. This repetition is for simplicity and clarity, and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and/or configurations discussed.
- Embodiments of the present disclosure are discussed in detail below. It should be understood, however, that the present disclosure provides many applicable concepts that may be implemented in a wide variety of specific contexts. The specific embodiments discussed are merely illustrative and do not limit the scope of the present disclosure.
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FIG. 1 illustrates an assembly view of a vaporization device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. - A
vaporization device 10 may include acartridge 10A and abody 10B. In some embodiments, thecartridge 10A and thebody 10B may be designed as a whole. In some embodiments, thecartridge 10A and thebody 10B may be designed as two separate components. In some embodiments, thecartridge 10A may be designed to be removably engaged with thebody 10B. In some embodiments, thecartridge 10A may be designed to be partially accommodated in thebody 10B. - The
body 10B may include a plurality of members. Although not shown inFIG. 1 , thebody 10B may include members that may be required during operation of thevaporization device 10 such as a conductive pogo pin, a sensor, a circuit board, a light guide component, a buffer component, a power supply component (for example, but not limited to a battery or a rechargeable battery), a power supply component bracket, a motor, and a charging panel, etc. Thebody 10B may supply power to thecartridge 10A. The power supplied by thebody 10B to thecartridge 10A may heat a vaporizable material stored in thecartridge 10A. The vaporizable material may be a kind of liquid. The vaporizable material may be a solution. In subsequent paragraphs of the present disclosure, the vaporizable material may also be referred to as e-liquid. The e-liquid is edible. -
FIG. 2A andFIG. 2B illustrate exploded views of cartridges according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. - The
cartridge 10A includes acasing 1, a topcap seal member 2, a heatingcomponent top cap 3, a heatingcomponent seal member 4, aheating component 5, and aheating component base 6. Aheating circuit 5 c may be provided on a surface of theheating component 5. In some embodiments, the heating circuit may also be disposed inside theheating component 5. - As shown in
FIG. 2A , the topcap seal member 2 may have a plurality of openings. The heatingcomponent top cap 3 may have a plurality of openings. In some embodiments, a quantity of openings of the topcap seal member 2 may be the same as a quantity of openings of the heatingcomponent top cap 3. In some embodiments, a quantity of openings of the topcap seal member 2 may be different from a quantity of openings of the heatingcomponent top cap 3. In some embodiments, a quantity of openings of the topcap seal member 2 may be less than a quantity of openings of the heatingcomponent top cap 3. In some embodiments, a quantity of openings of the topcap seal member 2 may be greater than a quantity of openings of the heatingcomponent top cap 3. - In some embodiments, the top
cap seal member 2 may have elasticity. In some embodiments, the topcap seal member 2 may have flexibility. In some embodiments, the topcap seal member 2 may include silica gel. In some embodiments, the topcap seal member 2 may be made of silica gel. - The heating
component top cap 3 may have buckle portions 3d 1 and 3d 2. Theheating component base 6 may have buckle portions 6d 1 and 6d 2. The heatingcomponent top cap 3 and theheating component base 6 may be coupled using the buckle portions 3d 1, 3d 2, 6d 1, and 6d 2. The heatingcomponent top cap 3 and theheating component base 6 may be mechanically engaged using the buckle portions 3d 1, 3d 2, 6d 1, and 6d 2. The heatingcomponent top cap 3 and theheating component base 6 may be removably engaged using the buckle portions 3d 1, 3d 2, 6d 1, and 6d 2. - When a part or all of the components of the
cartridge 10A are engaged with each other, the topcap seal member 2 may cover a part of the heatingcomponent top cap 3. The topcap seal member 2 may surround a part of the heatingcomponent top cap 3. The topcap seal member 2 may expose a part of the heatingcomponent top cap 3. - When a part or all of the components of the
cartridge 10A are engaged with each other, the heatingcomponent seal member 4 may cover a part of theheating component 5. The heatingcomponent seal member 4 may surround a part of theheating component 5. The heatingcomponent seal member 4 may expose a part of theheating component 5. - In some embodiments, the heating
component seal member 4 may have elasticity. In some embodiments, the heatingcomponent seal member 4 may have flexibility. In some embodiments, the heatingcomponent seal member 4 may include silica gel. In some embodiments, the heatingcomponent seal member 4 may be made of silica gel. - As shown in
FIG. 2A , the heatingcomponent seal member 4 has anopening 4 h, and theheating component 5 has agroove 5 c. When the heatingcomponent seal member 4 and theheating component 5 are engaged with each other, theopening 4 h may expose at least one part of thegroove 5 c. - As shown in
FIG. 2B , the topcap seal member 2 may have an extendingpart 2 t. When the topcap seal member 2 and the heatingcomponent top cap 3 are engaged with each other, the extendingpart 2 t extends into a channel in the heatingcomponent top cap 3. - As shown in
FIG. 2B , theheating component 5 includes aheating circuit 5 c. In some embodiments, theheating circuit 5 c may be disposed on a bottom surface of theheating component 5. In some embodiments, theheating circuit 5 c may be exposed on the bottom surface of theheating component 5. In some embodiments, theheating circuit 5 c may be disposed inside theheating component 5. In some embodiments, theheating circuit 5 c may be partially covered by theheating component 5. In some embodiments, theheating circuit 5 c may be totally covered by theheating component 5. -
FIG. 2C illustrates a schematic enlarged diagram of a heating component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. - As shown in
FIG. 2C , theheating component 5 may have a pore. In some embodiments, a shape of the pore may be in a shape of a square. In some embodiments, a shape of the pore may be in a shape of a cylinder. In some embodiments, a shape of the pore may be in a shape of a ring. In some embodiments, a shape of the pore may be in a shape of a hexagonal column. In some embodiments, a shape of the pore may be in a shape a honeycomb structure. - E-liquid may penetrate into the pore of the
heating component 5. The pore of theheating component 5 may be infiltrated in the e-liquid. The pore of theheating component 5 may increase a contact area between theheating component 5 and the e-liquid. The pore of theheating component 5 may surround small molecules of e-liquid from all sides. During heating, the pore of theheating component 5 may heat the e-liquid more uniformly. During heating, the pore of theheating component 5 may cause the e-liquid to reach a preset temperature more rapidly. During heating, the pore of theheating component 5 may prevent burnt odor from being generated. - The pore of the
heating component 5 may include an open pore and a closed pore. The open pore is an opening that is not completely closed on all sides, and e-liquid may enter the open pore. The closed pore is a cavity that is completely closed on all sides, and e-liquid cannot enter the closed pore. - The e-liquid may penetrate into a place near the
heating circuit 5 c through the open pore. Adjustment of a number of the open pores (or referred to as an open porosity) in theheating component 5 may help to adjust a speed at which the e-liquid penetrates into theheating component 5. Adjustment of a number of the open pores in theheating component 5 may help to adjust a volume of the e-liquid that is penetrated into theheating component 5. - Air is included in the closed pore. The air included in the closed pore may separate a basic material of the heating component from the e-liquid. Because air has a relatively small thermal conductivity coefficient of 0.024 W/(mK), adjustment of a number of closed pores (or a closed porosity) in the
heating component 5 may help to adjust a thermal conductivity coefficient of a three-phase composite of the basic material/e-liquid/air of the heating component. Adjustment of the closed porosity in theheating component 5 may help to adjust an overall thermal conductivity coefficient of theheating component 5. - When a number of the closed pores in the
heating component 5 is increased, the overall thermal conductivity coefficient of theheating component 5 decreases. Decrease of the thermal conductivity coefficient may cause theheating component 5 to heat in a more concentrated manner Decrease of the thermal conductivity coefficient may cause heating efficiency of theheating component 5 to be higher. Decrease of the thermal conductivity coefficient may cause theheating component 5 to generate a larger smoke amount. - A porosity of the
heating component 5 is equal to a sum of the open porosity and the closed porosity. The porosity of theheating component 5 is related to a structural strength of theheating component 5. The porosity of theheating component 5 is related to a compressive strength of theheating component 5. In the case where the strength of theheating component 5 is maintained, a desired e-liquid penetration ratio and generated smoke amount may be achieved through adjustment of the open porosity and closed porosity. In some embodiments, the porosity of theheating component 5 may be in a range of 35% to 95%. In some embodiments, the open porosity of theheating component 5 is in a range of 30% to 60%, and the closed porosity thereof is in a range of 5% to 35%. -
FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate temperature simulation diagrams of a heating component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 3A shows a cross-sectional temperature of aheating component 5. In a temperature simulation diagram shown inFIG. 3A , an overall thermal conductivity coefficient of theheating component 5 is 0.1. A temperature of theheating component 5 gradually decreases as a distance from aheating circuit 5 c increases. As shown inFIG. 3A , a temperature T1 is about 543.44° C. A temperature T2 is about 356.75° C. A temperature T3 is about 280.80° C. A temperature T4 is about 173.18° C. A temperature T5 is about 115.03° C. A temperature T6 is about 35.78° C. A temperature T7 is about 25.56° C. -
FIG. 3B shows a cross-sectional temperature of aheating component 5. In a temperature simulation diagram shown inFIG. 3B , an overall thermal conductivity coefficient of theheating component 5 is 2.0. A temperature of theheating component 5 gradually decreases as a distance from aheating circuit 5 c increases. As shown inFIG. 3B , a temperature T1′ is about 205.84° C. A temperature T2′ is about 165.91° C. A temperature T3′ is about 137.89° C. A temperature T4′ is about 107.96° C. A temperature T5′ is about 88.51° C. A temperature T6′ is about 73.03° C. A temperature T7′ is about 65.58° C. - It can be known through a comparison of a temperature simulation diagrams of
FIG. 3A andFIG. 3B that when the overall thermal conductivity coefficient of theheating component 5 is low, thermal energy generated by theheating component 5 is concentrated near theheating circuit 5 c. Concentration of the thermal energy at theheating circuit 5 c may help to improve heating efficiency. Concentration of the thermal energy at theheating circuit 5 c may help to reduce power dissipation. Concentration of the thermal energy at theheating circuit 5 c may help to increase a smoke generation speed. Concentration of the thermal energy at theheating circuit 5 c may help to increase a generated smoke volume. - The
heating component 5 may be made of different materials. Theheating component 5 may include at least one of silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, and zirconium oxide. Theheating component 5 may include a mixture of two of the silicon oxide, the aluminum oxide, and the zirconium oxide. Theheating component 5 may include a mixture of the silicon oxide, the aluminum oxide, and the zirconium oxide. - The silicon oxide, the aluminum oxide, and the zirconium oxide have different material characteristics.
- Generally, the silicon oxide has the lowest thermal conductivity coefficient among the three, but the silicon oxide has the lowest compressive strength among the three.
- The thermal conductivity coefficient of the silicon oxide is about 1 W/(mK). The thermal conductivity coefficient of the zirconium oxide is about 3 W/(mK). The thermal conductivity coefficient of the aluminum oxide is about 27 W/(mK). The compressive strength of the silicon oxide is about 80 Mpa (one million Pascals). The compressive strength of the zirconium oxide is about 900 Mpa. The compressive strength of the aluminum oxide is about 300 Mpa. The compressive strength of the material according to the present disclosure may be measured using a strength tester. There is certain method and condition for measuring the compressive strength, and the compressive strength is recorded according to an established standard.
- The material and porosity of the
heating component 5 may be adjusted according to requirements, so that thevaporization device 10 generates a desired smoke amount. - In a first embodiment, the
heating component 5 uses a single material of silicon oxide, and theheating component 5 is controlled during manufacturing to have an open porosity of 60% and a closed porosity of 35%. Theheating component 5 designed in such a manner has a compressive strength of 10 Mpa. The overall thermal conductivity coefficient of theheating component 5 is 0.12 W/(mK). In this embodiment, a single inhalation action of a user may cause theheating component 5 to generate a smoke amount of 9 milligrams (mg). - In a second embodiment, the
heating component 5 uses a mixed material of aluminum oxide and silicon oxide. A mass ratio of aluminum oxide to silicon oxide is 1:10. Theheating component 5 is controlled during manufacturing to have an open porosity of 40% and a closed porosity of 25%. Theheating component 5 designed in such a manner has a compressive strength of 25 Mpa. The overall thermal conductivity coefficient of theheating component 5 is 1.3 W/(mK). In this embodiment, a single inhalation action of a user may cause theheating component 5 to generate a smoke amount of 6.5 milligrams (mg). - In a third embodiment, the
heating component 5 uses a mixed material of aluminum oxide and silicon oxide. A mass ratio of aluminum oxide to silicon oxide is 1:5. Theheating component 5 is controlled during manufacturing to have an open porosity of 50% and a closed porosity of 5%. Theheating component 5 designed in such a manner has a compressive strength of 40 Mpa. The overall thermal conductivity coefficient of theheating component 5 is 2.6 W/(mK). In this embodiment, a single inhalation action of a user may cause theheating component 5 to generate a smoke amount of 4.5 milligrams (mg). -
FIG. 4A andFIG. 4B illustrate schematic three-dimensional diagrams of a heating component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. - A
heating component 51 shown inFIG. 4A and aheating component 52 shown inFIG. 4B may be used as alternative components of theheating component 5 shown inFIG. 2A andFIG. 2B . The heatingcomponent top cap 3, the heatingcomponent seal member 4, and theheating component base 6 shown inFIG. 2A andFIG. 2B may be correspondingly modified according to appearances of theheating component 51 and theheating component 52. - As mentioned in the previous paragraph, a relatively low thermal conductivity coefficient may increase heating efficiency of the
heating component 5. However, a relatively low compressive strength may cause a problem. For example, the relatively low compressive strength may cause theheating component 5 to be defective during production, and thus reduce a production yield of theheating component 5. In addition, during the use of thevaporization device 10, theheating component 5 having the relatively low compressive strength may cause debris to fall. Falling debris may be inhaled by the user and cause a heath hazard. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a heating component that takes both the heating efficiency and the compressive strength into consideration. - The
heating component 51 shown inFIG. 4A includes a composite material. Theheating component 51 shown inFIG. 4A includes a composite structure. Theheating component 51 shown inFIG. 4A includes a main part 51m 1 formed of a first material, and a bottom 51m 2 formed of a second material. In some embodiments, a compressive strength of the first material is greater than a compressive strength of the second material. In some embodiments, a thermal conductivity coefficient of the second material is less than a thermal conductivity coefficient of the first material. Theheating component 51 may include aheating circuit 51 c disposed at the bottom. Theheating circuit 51 c may be disposed on a surface of the bottom 51m 2 formed of the second material. - Because the first material has a relatively high compressive strength, the main part 51
m 1 formed of the first material may reduce a chance of damage to theheating component 51 during production. In addition, the main part 51m 1 formed of the first material may reduce a chance of debris falling during use of thevaporization device 10. - Because the thermal conductivity coefficient of the second material is smaller than the thermal conductivity coefficient of the first material, the bottom 51
m 2 formed of the second material may improve heating efficiency of theheating component 51. In addition, the bottom 51m 2 formed of the second material may increase a smoke amount generated by theheating component 51 and a smoke generation speed. - In some embodiments, the main part 51
m 1 may include a zirconium oxide. In some embodiments, the bottom 51m 2 may include silicon oxide. In some embodiments, the main part 51m 1 may include a mixture of zirconium oxide, silicon oxide, or aluminum oxide. In some embodiments, the bottom 51m 2 may include a mixture of zirconium oxide, silicon oxide, or aluminum oxide. In some embodiments, the main part 51m 1 and the bottom 51m 2 include mixtures with different composition ratios of zirconium oxide, silicon oxide, or aluminum oxide. - The
heating component 52 shown inFIG. 4B includes a composite material. Theheating component 52 shown inFIG. 4B includes a composite structure. Theheating component 52 shown inFIG. 4B includes a surface part 52m 1 formed of a first material and a main part 52m 2 formed of a second material. Theheating component 52 may include a heating circuit 52 c (not shown) disposed at the bottom. - As shown in
FIG. 4B , the surface part 52m 1 may cover a first surface 52s 1 and a second surface 52s 2 of the main part 52m 2. In some embodiments, the surface part 52m 1 does not cover a bottom of theheating component 52. The surface part 52m 1 exposes the bottom of theheating component 52. In some embodiments, the surface part 52m 1 may cover the bottom of theheating component 52. In some embodiments, the surface part 52m 1 does not coverinner walls 52 1 and 52r r 2 of agroove 52 r. In some embodiments, the surface part 52m 1 may partially cover theinner wall 52 1 or 52r r 2 of thegroove 52 r. In some embodiments, the surface part 52m 1 may completely cover theinner walls 52 1 and 52r r 2 of thegroove 52 r. - In some embodiments, a thermal conductivity coefficient of the first material is greater than a thermal conductivity coefficient of the second material. In some embodiments, a compressive strength of the first material is greater than a compressive strength of the second material. In some embodiments, the surface part 52
m 1 may include zirconium oxide. In some embodiments, the main part 52m 2 may include silicon oxide. - In some embodiments, the surface part 52
m 1 may include a mixture of zirconium oxide, silicon oxide, or aluminum oxide. In some embodiments, the main part 52m 2 may include a mixture of zirconium oxide, silicon oxide, or aluminum oxide. In some embodiments, the surface part 52m 1 and the main part 52m 2 include mixtures with different composition ratios of zirconium oxide, silicon oxide, or aluminum oxide. - Because the surface part 52
m 1 has a relatively high compressive strength, the surface part 52m 1 may reduce a chance of damage to theheating component 52 during production. In addition, the surface part 52m 1 may reduce a chance of debris falling during use of thevaporization device 10. - Because the thermal conductivity coefficient of the second material is smaller than the thermal conductivity coefficient of the first material, the main part 52
m 2 may improve the heating efficiency of theheating component 52. In addition, the main part 52m 2 formed of the second material may increase a smoke amount generated by theheating component 52 and a smoke generation speed. -
FIG. 5A andFIG. 5B illustrate schematic three-dimensional diagrams of a heating component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. - A
heating component 53 shown inFIG. 5A and aheating component 54 shown inFIG. 5B may be used as alternative components of theheating component 5 shown inFIG. 2A andFIG. 2B . The heatingcomponent top cap 3, the heatingcomponent seal member 4, and theheating component base 6 shown inFIG. 2A andFIG. 2B may be correspondingly modified according to appearances of theheating component 53 and theheating component 54. - The
heating component 53 shown inFIG. 5A includes a single structure. In some embodiments, theheating component 53 includes a main part 53m 1 and aheating circuit 53 c. In some embodiments, the main part 53m 1 may include a single material. In some embodiments, the main part 53m 1 may include a mixture. In some embodiments, the main part 53m 1 may include a single material of zirconium oxide. In some embodiments, the main part 53m 1 may include a single material of silicon oxide. In some embodiments, the main part 53m 1 may include a single material of aluminum oxide. In some embodiments, the main part 53m 1 may include a mixture of zirconium oxide, silicon oxide, or aluminum oxide. - In some embodiments, the main part 53
m 1 may be in a cylindrical shape. In some embodiments, the main part 53m 1 may be in other shapes. Theheating circuit 53 c may be wound around a surface of the main part 53m 1. Theheating circuit 53 c may include a nickel metal, a chromium metal, or an iron-nickel alloy. - The
heating component 54 shown inFIG. 5B includes a composite material. Theheating component 54 shown inFIG. 5B includes a composite structure. - The
heating component 54 shown inFIG. 5B includes a main part 54m 1 formed of a first material, and a surface part 54m 2 formed of a second material. In some embodiments, a thermal conductivity coefficient of the first material is smaller than a thermal conductivity coefficient of the second material. In some embodiments, a compressive strength of the second material is greater than a compressive strength of the first material. - The
heating component 54 having a composite structure has many advantages. - Because the surface part 54
m 2 has a relatively high compressive strength, the surface part 54m 2 may reduce a chance of damage to theheating component 54 during production. In addition, the surface part 54m 2 may reduce a chance of debris falling during use of thevaporization device 10. - Because the thermal conductivity coefficient of the first material is smaller than the thermal conductivity coefficient of the second material, the main part 54
m 1 may improve the heating efficiency of theheating component 54. In addition, the main part 54m 1 formed of the first material may increase a smoke amount generated by theheating component 54 and a smoke generation speed. - In some embodiments, the surface part 54
m 2 may include zirconium oxide. In some embodiments, the main part 54m 1 may include silicon oxide. In some embodiments, the main part 54m 1 may include a mixture of zirconium oxide, silicon oxide, or aluminum oxide. In some embodiments, the surface part 54m 2 may include a mixture of zirconium oxide, silicon oxide, or aluminum oxide. In some embodiments, the main part 54m 1 and the surface part 54m 2 include mixtures with different composition ratios of zirconium oxide, silicon oxide, or aluminum oxide. Theheating circuit 54 c may be wound around a surface of the surface part 54m 2. Theheating circuit 54 c may include a nickel metal, a chromium metal, or an iron-nickel alloy. -
FIG. 6A ,FIG. 6B andFIG. 6C illustrate schematic three-dimensional diagrams of a heating component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. - A heating component 55 shown in
FIG. 6A , aheating component 56 shown inFIG. 6B , and aheating component 57 shown inFIG. 6C may be used as alternative components of theheating component 5 shown inFIG. 2A andFIG. 2B . The heatingcomponent top cap 3, the heatingcomponent seal member 4, and theheating component base 6 shown inFIG. 2A andFIG. 2B may be correspondingly modified according to appearances of the 55, 56, and 57.heating components - The heating component 55 shown in
FIG. 6A includes a single structure. In some embodiments, the heating component 55 includes a main part 55m 1 and aheating circuit 55 c. Theheating circuit 55 c may be disposed on abottom surface 55 s of the heating component 55. Although not shown inFIG. 6A , in some embodiments, the heating component 55 may include a groove on a top surface. - In some embodiments, the main part 55
m 1 may include a single material. In some embodiments, the main part 55m 1 may include a mixture. In some embodiments, the main part 55m 1 may include a single material of zirconium oxide. In some embodiments, the main part 55m 1 may include a single material of silicon oxide. In some embodiments, the main part 55m 1 may include a single material of aluminum oxide. In some embodiments, the main part 55m 1 may include a mixture of zirconium oxide, silicon oxide, or aluminum oxide. In some embodiments, the main part 55m 1 may be in a rectangular shape. - The main part 55
m 1 may have the length 55L1, the width 55L2, and the thickness 55L3. In some embodiments, the length 55L1 may be greater than the width 55L2 and the thickness 55L3. In some embodiments, the width 55L2 may be substantially the same as the thickness 55L3. In some embodiments, the width 55L2 may be different from the thickness 55L3. In some embodiments, the main part 55m 1 may be in other shapes. - The heating component 55 may be made by a foam-gelcasting method. In an embodiment in which the main part 55
m 1 includes a single material of zirconium oxide, the main part 55m 1 may have parameter characteristics such as a porosity of 78%, a compressive strength of 11 Mpa, and a thermal conductivity coefficient of 0.14 W/(mK). In an embodiment in which the main part 55m 1 includes a single material of zirconium oxide, the main part 55m 1 may have parameter characteristics such as a porosity of 68%, a compressive strength of 23 Mpa, and a thermal conductivity coefficient of 0.39 W/(mK). - The
heating component 56 shown inFIG. 6B includes a composite material. Theheating component 56 shown inFIG. 6B includes a composite structure. Theheating component 56 shown inFIG. 6B includes a main part 56m 1 formed of a first material, and a bottom 56m 2 formed of a second material. In some embodiments, a compressive strength of the first material is greater than a compressive strength of the second material. In some embodiments, a thermal conductivity coefficient of the second material is less than a thermal conductivity coefficient of the first material. Theheating component 56 may include aheating circuit 56 c disposed at the bottom. Theheating circuit 56 c may be disposed on a surface of the bottom 56m 2 formed of the second material. Although not shown in 6B, in some embodiments, theheating component 56 may include a groove on a top surface. - Because the first material has a relatively high compressive strength, the main part 56
m 1 formed of the first material may reduce a chance of damage to theheating component 56 during production. In addition, the main part 56m 1 formed of the first material may reduce a chance of debris falling during use of thevaporization device 10. - Because the thermal conductivity coefficient of the second material is smaller than the thermal conductivity coefficient of the first material, the bottom 56
m 2 formed of the second material may improve heating efficiency of theheating component 56. In addition, the bottom 56m 2 formed of the second material may increase a smoke amount generated by theheating component 56 and a smoke generation speed. - As shown in
FIG. 6B , the main part 56m 1 may have the thickness of 56L1, and the bottom part 56m 2 may have the thickness of 56L2. Through adjustment of a ratio of the thickness 56L1 to the thickness 56L2, an overall thermal conductivity coefficient of theheating component 56 may be adjusted. Through adjustment of a ratio of the thickness 56L1 to the thickness 56L2, a smoke amount and a smoke generation speed of theheating component 56 may be adjusted. In some embodiments, the thickness 56L1 may be greater than the thickness 56L2. In some embodiments, the thickness 56L1 may be equal to the thickness 56L2. In some embodiments, the thickness 56L1 may be smaller than the thickness 56L2. - In some embodiments, the thermal conductivity coefficient of the main part 56
m 1 is in a range of 0.12 W/(mK) to 2.6 W/(mK). In some embodiments, the thermal conductivity coefficient of the main part 56m 1 is in a range of 0.1 W/(mK) to 5 W/(mK). In some embodiments, the thermal conductivity coefficient of the main part 56m 1 is in a range of 0.1 W/(mK) to 10 W/(mK). In some embodiments, the compressive strength of the main part 56m 1 is greater than 10 Mpa. - In some embodiments, the overall thermal conductivity coefficient of the
heating component 56 is in a range of 0.12 W/(mK) to 2.6 W/(mK). In some embodiments, the overall thermal conductivity coefficient of theheating component 56 is in a range of 0.1 W/(mK) to 5 W/(mK). In some embodiments, the overall thermal conductivity coefficient of theheating component 56 is in a range of 0.1 W/(mK) to 10 W/(mK). In some embodiments, an overall compressive strength of theheating component 56 is greater than 10 Mpa. - A
heating component 57 shown inFIG. 6C includes a composite material. Theheating component 57 shown inFIG. 6C includes a composite structure. Theheating component 57 shown inFIG. 6C includes a surface part 57m 1 formed of a first material, and a main part 57m 2 formed of a second material. Theheating component 57 may include aheating circuit 57 c disposed at the bottom. Although not shown in 6C, in some embodiments, theheating component 57 may include a groove on a top surface. - In some embodiments, the surface part 57
m 1 may cover a plurality of surfaces of theheating component 57. - The
heating component 57 shown inFIG. 6C has a rectangular shape. In some embodiments, the surface part 57m 1 may cover three faces of the rectangular shape. In some embodiments, the surface part 57m 1 may cover four faces of the rectangular shape. In some embodiments, the surface part 57m 1 may cover five faces of the rectangular shape. - In some embodiments, the surface part 57
m 1 does not cover a bottom of theheating component 57. The surface part 57m 1 exposes the bottom of theheating component 57. In some embodiments, the surface part 57m 1 may cover the bottom of theheating component 57. As shown inFIG. 6C , the surface part 57m 1 and the main part 57m 2 formed of the first material may have the thickness 57L2. Through adjustment of a ratio of the thickness 57L1 to the thickness 57L2, an overall thermal conductivity coefficient of theheating component 57 may be adjusted. Through adjustment of a ratio of the thickness 57L1 to the thickness 57L2, a smoke amount and a smoke generation speed of theheating component 57 may be adjusted. In some embodiments, the thickness 57L1 may be greater than the thickness 57L2. In some embodiments, the thickness 57L1 may be equal to the thickness 57L2. In some embodiments, the thickness 57L1 may be smaller than the thickness 57L2. -
FIG. 7A andFIG. 7B illustrate three-dimensional diagrams of a heating component top cap according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. - A heating
component top cap 3 has openings 3h 1, 3h 3, 3h 4, and 3h 5 on a surface 3s 1. The opening 3h 1 extends into the heatingcomponent top cap 3 to form a channel (such as a channel 3c 1 shown inFIG. 8A ). The opening 3h 3 extends into the heatingcomponent top cap 3 to form a channel (such as a channel 3c 2 shown inFIG. 8A ). The opening 3h 4 extends into the heatingcomponent top cap 3 to form a channel (such as a channel 3c 3 shown inFIG. 8A ). The opening 3h 5 extends into the heatingcomponent top cap 3 to form a channel (such as a channel 3c 4 shown inFIG. 8A ). In some embodiments, the heatingcomponent top cap 3 may have more channels. In some embodiments, the heatingcomponent top cap 3 may have fewer channels. - The heating
component top cap 3 has columnar portions 3w 1 and 3w 2. A groove 3r 1 is defined between the columnar portion 3w 1 and the columnar portion 3w 2. The groove 3r 1 is in fluid communication with the opening 3h 5. The groove 3r 1 is in fluid communication with the channel 3 c 4 (as shown inFIG. 8A ) of the heatingcomponent top cap 3. The groove 3r 1 is in fluid communication with avaporization chamber 6C (seeFIG. 8A ). - As shown in
FIG. 7B , the heatingcomponent top cap 3 has an opening 3h 2 on a surface 3s 2. The opening 3h 1 penetrates through the opening 3h 2 that is of the heatingcomponent top cap 3 and that is from the surface 3s 1 to the surface 3s 2, to form a channel 3c 1. In some embodiments, the openings 3h 1 and 3h 2 may be aligned with each other in a vertical direction. In some embodiments, the openings 3h 1 and 3h 2 may not be aligned with each other in the vertical direction. -
FIG. 8A andFIG. 8B illustrate sectional diagrams of a cartridge according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. - As shown in
FIG. 8A , acasing 1 has anopening 1 h and atube 1 t extending from theopening 1 h to a topcap seal member 2. Thetube 1 t, the topcap seal member 2, and thecasing 1 define aliquid storage compartment 20. A vaporizable material may be stored in theliquid storage compartment 20. - The
tube 1 t may have a part extending into a channel 3c 4. Thetube 1 t may have a non-uniform outer diameter. As shown inFIG. 8A , a part that is of thetube 1 t and that extends into the channel 3c 4 has a relatively small outer diameter. Thetube 1 t may have a non-uniform inner diameter. As shown inFIG. 8A , a part that is of thetube 1 t and that extends into the channel 3c 4 has a relatively small inner diameter. - The
tube 1 t is coupled to the channel 3c 4 through an opening 3h 5 of a heatingcomponent top cap 3. Thetube 1 t is in fluid communication with the channel 3c 4 through an opening 3h 5 of the heatingcomponent top cap 3. The channel 3c 4 is isolated from theliquid storage compartment 20 through thetube 1 t. - As shown in
FIG. 8A , the topcap seal member 2 may expose openings 3h 3, 3h 4, and 3h 5 of the heatingcomponent top cap 3. The topcap seal member 2 does not cover the openings 3h 3, 3h 4 and 3h 5 of the heatingcomponent top cap 3. The topcap seal member 2 does not block the channel 3c 2, 3c 3, and 3 c 4. - The channel 3
c 2 is in fluid communication with thegroove 5 c of theheating component 5. The channel 3c 3 is in fluid communication with thegroove 5 c of theheating component 5. E-liquid stored in theliquid storage compartment 20 may flow into thegroove 5 c through the channel 3c 2. The e-liquid stored in theliquid storage compartment 20 may flow into thegroove 5 c through the channel 3c 3. Thegroove 5 c of theheating component 5 is in fluid communication with theliquid storage compartment 20. The e-liquid may be in full contact theheating component 5 in thegroove 5 c. A heating circuit on a surface or an inside of theheating component 5 may heat the e-liquid and generate aerosol. - A
vaporization chamber 6C is defined between aheating component base 6 and theheating component 5. Theheating component 5 is partially exposed in thevaporization chamber 6C. Aerosol generated by theheating component 5 is formed in thevaporization chamber 6C. The aerosol generated by theheating component 5 is inhaled by a user through thetube 1 t and theopening 1 h. Thetube 1 t is in fluid communication with thevaporization chamber 6C. The groove 3r 1 is in fluid communication with thevaporization chamber 6C. - The top
cap seal member 2 may cover the opening 3h 1 of the heatingcomponent top cap 3. The topcap seal member 2 may block the channel 3c 1. - As shown in
FIG. 8A , the heatingcomponent top cap 3 has ablock 3 p. Theblock 3 p isolates thetube 1 t from thegroove 5 c of theheating component 5. Theblock 3 p isolates the channel 3 c 4 from thegroove 5 c of theheating component 5. - During use of the vaporization device, when condensed liquid remaining in the
tube 1 t reaches a specific volume, the condensed liquid may slip off thetube 1 t. Theblock 3 p may prevent the condensed liquid sliding from thetube 1 t from being in contact with theheating component 5. Theblock 3 p may prevent the slipping condensed liquid from contaminating theheating component 5. Theblock 3 p may prevent the slipping condensed liquid from changing a taste of the aerosol. Theblock 3 p may prevent the condensed liquid from sliding down to a high-temperature heating component and causing the liquid to splash. Theblock 3 p may prevent the splashed liquid from scalding the user. -
FIG. 8B shows anair flow 6 f from avaporization chamber 6C to aliquid storage compartment 20. - When a vaporization device is left standing and not sucked by the user, an opening 3
h 1 is tightly engaged with a topcap seal member 2, and e-liquid in theliquid storage compartment 20 does not leak out from a channel 3c 1. - As a user continues to use the vaporization device, a vaporizable material in the
liquid storage compartment 20 is continuously consumed and reduced, so that a pressure in theliquid storage compartment 20 is gradually reduced. If the pressure in theliquid storage compartment 20 is reduced, a negative pressure may be generated. The reduced pressure in theliquid storage compartment 20 may make it difficult for a volatile solution to flow to agroove 5 c of theheating component 5 through channels 3 c 2 and 3 c 3. When thegroove 5 c does not completely adsorb the volatile solution, the high-temperature heating component 5 may drily burn and generate a burnt smell. - The above problem may be resolved by disposing a channel 3
c 1 in the heatingcomponent top cap 3. The channel 3c 1 disposed in the heatingcomponent top cap 3 may balance the pressure in theliquid storage compartment 20. Because thevaporization chamber 6C is in fluid communication with thetube 1 t, a pressure in thevaporization chamber 6C is approximately equal to one atmospheric pressure. When the vaporizable solution in theliquid storage compartment 20 is continuously reduced, a pressure in theliquid storage compartment 20 is gradually less than one atmospheric pressure. A pressure difference between thevaporizable chamber 6C and theliquid storage compartment 20 causes theair flow 6 f from thevaporization chamber 6C to reach a junction between the opening 3h 1 and the topcap seal member 2 through the channel 3c 1. Theairflow 6 f may partially push the topcap seal member 2 away. Theair flow 6 f may cause a partial deformation of the topcap seal member 2. Theairflow 6 f may enter theliquid storage compartment 20 through a gap generated by the deformation of the topcap seal member 2. Theairflow 6 f entering theliquid storage compartment 20 may increase the pressure in theliquid storage compartment 20. Theairflow 6 f entering theliquid storage compartment 20 may balance a pressure between theliquid storage compartment 20 and thevaporization chamber 6C. - In some embodiments, the heating
component top cap 3 may be additionally provided with a channel having a same function as the channel 3c 1. For example, the heatingcomponent top cap 3 may also be provided with a ventilation channel near the opening 3h 4. - As used herein, spatially relative terms such as “below”, “lower”, “bottom”, “upper”, “top”, “bottom”, “left”, “right” and the like may be used for simplicity in the description herein to describe a relationship of one component or feature with the other component or feature as illustrated in figures. In addition to orientations depicted in the figures, the spatially relative terms are intended to cover different orientations of the device in use or operation. The apparatus may be oriented in other manners (being rotated at 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein may be interpreted accordingly. It should be understood that when an component is referred to as being “connected to” or “coupled to” another component, the component may be directly connected or coupled to another component, or an intermediate component may be present.
- As used herein, the terms “approximately,” “substantially,” “substantial” and “about” are used to describe and account for small variations. When used in conjunction with an event or a circumstance, the terms can refer to instances in which the event or circumstance occurs precisely as well as instances in which the event or circumstance occurs to a close approximation. As used herein with respect to a given value or range, the term “about” generally means within ±10%, ±5%, ±1%, or ±0.5% of the given value or range. The range may be expressed herein as being from one endpoint to another endpoint or between two endpoints. Unless otherwise specified, all ranges disclosed herein include endpoints. The term “substantially coplanar” may refer to two surfaces within a few micrometers (μm) positioned along a same plane, for example, within 10 μm, 5 μm, 1 μm, or 0.5 μm positioned along a same plane. When referring to “substantially” the same value or characteristic, the term may refer to a value that is within ±10%, ±5%, ±1%, or ±0.5% of an average of the values.
- As used herein, the terms “approximately,” “substantially,” “substantial,” and “about” are used to describe and explain small variations. When used in conjunction with an event or a circumstance, the terms can refer to instances in which the event or circumstance occurs precisely as well as instances in which the event or circumstance occurs to a close approximation. For example, when used in conjunction with a numerical value, the terms can refer to a range of variation less than or equal to ±10% of that numerical value, such as less than or equal to ±5%, less than or equal to ±4%, less than or equal to ±3%, less than or equal to ±2%, less than or equal to ±1%, less than or equal to ±0.5%, less than or equal to ±0.1%, or less than or equal to ±0.05%. For example, if a difference between two values is less than or equal to ±10% (for example, less than or equal to ±5%, less than or equal to ±4%, less than or equal to ±3%, less than equal to ±2%, less than or equal to ±1%, less than or equal to ±0.5%, less than or equal to ±0.1%, or less than or equal to ±0.05%) of an average of the values, the two values can be considered to be “substantially” or “about” the same. For example, “substantially” parallel may refer to a range of angular variation less than or equal to ±10° with respect to 0°, for example, less than or equal to ±5°, less than or equal to ±4°, less than or equal to ±3°, less than or equal to ±2°, less than or equal to ±1°, less than or equal to ±0.5°, less than or equal to ±0.1°, or less than or equal to ±0.05°. For example, “substantially” perpendicular may refer to a range of angular variation less than or equal to ±10° with respect to 90°, for example, less than or equal to ±5°, less than or equal to ±4°, less than or equal to ±3°, less than or equal to ±2°, less than or equal to ±1°, less than or equal to ±0.5°, less than or equal to ±0.1°, or less than or equal to ±0.05°.
- For example, if a displacement between two surfaces is equal to or less than 5 μm, equal to or less than 2 μm, equal to or less than 1 μm, or equal to or less than 0.5 μm, the two surfaces may be considered to be coplanar or substantially coplanar. If a displacement between any two points on a surface relative to a plane is equal to or less than 5 μm, equal to or less than 2 μm, equal to or less than 1 μm, or equal to or less than 0.5 μm, the surface may be considered to be flat or substantially flat.
- As used herein, the terms “conductive,” “electrically conductive” and “electrical conductivity” refer to an ability to transport an electric current. Electrically conductive materials typically indicate those materials that exhibit little or no opposition to the flow of an electric current. One measure of electrical conductivity is Siemens per meter (S/m). Typically, an electrically conductive material is one having a conductivity greater than approximately 104 S/m, such as at least 105 S/m or at least 106 S/m. The electrical conductivity of a material can sometimes varies with temperature. Unless otherwise specified, the electrical conductivity of a material is measured at room temperature.
- As used herein, the singular terms “a,” “an,” and “the” may include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the description of some embodiments, components provided “on” or “above” another component may encompass a case in which a previous component is directly on a latter component (for example, in physical contact with the latter component), and a case in which one or more intermediate components are located between the previous component and the latter component.
- Unless otherwise specified, space descriptions such as “above”, “below”, “up”, “left”, “right”, “down”, “top”, “bottom”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, “side face”, “higher than”, “lower than”, “upper portion”, “on”, “under”, “downward”, etc. are indicated relative to orientations shown in the figures. It should be understood that the spatial description used herein is for illustrative purposes only, and the actual implementation of a structure described herein may be spatially arranged in any orientation or manner, provided that the advantages of the embodiments disclosed herein are not deviated due to such arrangement.
- Although the present disclosure has been described and illustrated with reference to specific embodiments thereof, these descriptions and illustrations do not limit the present disclosure. It may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalent components may be replaced in the embodiments without departing from the true spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims. Illustrations may not be drawn to scale. Due to variables in the manufacturing process, etc., there may be a difference between the artistic reproduction in the present disclosure and an actual apparatus. There may be other embodiments of the present disclosure that are not specifically described. The specification and drawings should be regarded to be illustrative rather than restrictive. Modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation, material, composition of matter, substance, method, or process to the objectives, spirit, and scope of the present disclosure. All such modifications are intended to be within the scope of the appended claims appended. Although the methods disclosed herein have been described with reference to specific operations performed in a specific order, it should be understood that these operations may be combined, subdivided, or reordered without departing from the teachings of the present disclosure to form equivalent methods. Therefore, unless specifically indicated herein, the order and grouping of operations are not limitations of the present disclosure.
- The foregoing outlines features of several embodiments and details of the present disclosure. The embodiments described in the present disclosure may be easily used as a basis for designing or modifying other processes and for performing the same or similar purposes and/or obtaining a structure having the same as or similar advantages with those of the embodiments introduced herein. Such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, and various changes, substitutions, and changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.
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1. A vaporization device, comprising:
a heating component top cap;
a heating component base; and
a heating component disposed between the heating component top cap and the heating component base, wherein
the heating component comprises a first part and a second part, the first part comprising a first material, and the second part comprising a second material, the first material is different from the second material.
2. The vaporization device according to claim 1 , wherein the first material comprises zirconium oxide, and the second material comprises silicon oxide.
3. The vaporization device according to claim 1 , wherein the first material comprises a mixture of zirconium oxide, silicon oxide, or aluminum oxide.
4. The vaporization device according to claim 1 , wherein a compressive strength of the first material is greater than a compressive strength of the second material.
5. The vaporization device according to claim 1 , wherein a thermal conductivity coefficient of the first material is greater than a thermal conductivity coefficient of the second material.
6. The vaporization device according to claim 1 , wherein the heating component further comprises a heating circuit disposed on a surface of the second part.
7. The vaporization device according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the first part is greater than a thickness of the second part.
8. The vaporization device according to claim 1 , wherein the first part covers a first surface, a second surface, and a third surface of the second part.
9. The vaporization device according to claim 1 , wherein a thermal conductivity coefficient of the heating component is in a range of 0.12 W/(mK) to 2.6 W/(mK).
10. The vaporization device according to claim 1 , wherein a compressive strength of the first part is greater than 10 Mpa.
11. The vaporization device according to claim 1 , wherein the heating component further comprises a heating circuit that is wound around the heating component.
12. A vaporization device, comprising:
a heating component top cap;
a heating component base; and
a heating component disposed between the heating component top cap and the heating component base, wherein
the heating component comprises a heating circuit, a first part, and a second part, the first part comprising a first material, and the second part comprising a second material, wherein a thermal conductivity coefficient of the first material is different from a thermal conductivity coefficient of the second material.
13. The vaporization device according to claim 12 , the heating component further comprising a groove, wherein the first part covers a first surface and a second surface of the second part, and the first part exposes a first surface and a second surface of the groove.
14. The vaporization device according to claim 12 , wherein the heating component comprises a plurality of pores, a porosity of the heating component being in a range of 35% to 95%.
15. The vaporization device according to claim 14 , wherein the plurality of pores include open pores and closed pores, an open porosity of the heating component being in a range of 30% to 60%, and a closed porosity of the heating component being in a range of 5% to 35%.
16. The vaporization device according to claim 12 , wherein the heating circuit is in direct contact with the second part, a compressive strength of the second part being smaller than a compressive strength of the first part.
17. The vaporization device according to claim 12 , wherein a thermal conductivity coefficient of the heating component is in a range of 0.1 W/(mK) to 10 W/(mK).
18. The vaporization device according to claim 12 , wherein a thickness of the first part is different from a thickness of the second part.
19. The vaporization device according to claim 12 , wherein the second material comprises a mixture of zirconium oxide, silicon oxide, or aluminum oxide.
20. The vaporization device according to claim 12 , wherein the first part covers a first surface, a second surface, and a third surface of the second part.
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