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WO2012043941A1
WO2012043941A1 PCT/KR2011/000276 KR2011000276W WO2012043941A1 WO 2012043941 A1 WO2012043941 A1 WO 2012043941A1 KR 2011000276 W KR2011000276 W KR 2011000276W WO 2012043941 A1 WO2012043941 A1 WO 2012043941A1
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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
    • A24F40/40—Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
    • A24F40/42—Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M15/00—Inhalators
    • A61M15/06—Inhaling appliances shaped like cigars, cigarettes or pipes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24B—MANUFACTURE OR PREPARATION OF TOBACCO FOR SMOKING OR CHEWING; TOBACCO; SNUFF
    • A24B15/00—Chemical features or treatment of tobacco; Tobacco substitutes, e.g. in liquid form
    • A24B15/10—Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes
    • A24B15/16—Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
    • A24B15/167—Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
    • 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
    • A24F40/10—Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
    • 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
    • A24F40/40—Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
    • A24F40/48—Fluid transfer means, e.g. pumps
    • A24F40/485—Valves; Apertures

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  • the present invention relates to an electronic cigarette, and more particularly, to an electronic cigarette including a cartridge for storing a solution and discharging smoke to the outside, wherein the cartridge is formed on one side of the inner surface of the solution storage unit and the solution for storing the solution.
  • the liquid separator is removed from the liquid separator and the liquid separator which removes the liquid component contained in the smoke introduced through the inlet and the smoke formed while the solution stored in the reservoir passes through the vaporizer.
  • E-cigarettes that can effectively prevent the user of the e-cigarette from feeling unpleasant by effectively separating the liquid components sucked with the fugitive smoke, including the exhaust grooves that discharge the smoke to the outside. To provide.
  • Electronic cigarette is a product developed as an alternative to smoking cigarettes such as cigarettes, cigar cigarettes, and pipe tobaccos, and has a form similar to that of general smoking cigarettes, and when the electronic cigarette is inhaled, the solution stored therein is heated or ultrasonically vibrated. It is vaporized and discharged to the outside in the form of smoke.
  • the e-cigarette may generate a light that looks like a burning cigarette when the e-cigarette is inhaled in order to produce an effect similar to smoking a cigarette.
  • the smoke of the smoking cigarette contains a lot of harmful components such as tar, nitroamine, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, not only harms the health of the smoker, but also damages the people around by indirect smoking.
  • the smoke of the smoking cigarette may have a peculiar smell and may cause discomfort to smokers and those around them. Therefore, the number of places where smoking can be restricted due to administrative regulations worldwide, and various policies are being implemented to promote smoking cessation.
  • the electronic cigarette has been developed according to the present invention.
  • the electronic cigarette produces smoke by evaporating a solution including nicotine, thereby not only satisfying smoking desires, but also releasing harmful substances such as tar, unlike general smoking cigarettes. It does not have an unpleasant smell.
  • the electronic cigarette has a problem that the liquid solution which is not sufficiently vaporized upon inhalation of the electronic cigarette is discharged together and flows into the smoker's mouth to cause discomfort to the smoker.
  • the present invention has been made to solve the above problems,
  • an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic cigarette that can effectively remove the liquid component from the smoke by allowing the smoke introduced into the cartridge to be discharged to the outside after passing through the liquid separation unit.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic cigarette which is formed such that the lower surface of the solution storage portion is inclined to effectively discharge the liquid component separated from the liquid separator to the vaporization device.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic cigarette that can cover the solution storage portion includes a receiving groove having a frusto-conical shape, the solution stored in the solution storage portion can easily be prevented from flowing out to the outside.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic cigarette that can be effectively separated even a small size of the liquid components contained in the fugitive to maximize the contact area with the incoming smoke.
  • the present invention is implemented by the embodiment having the following configuration to achieve the above object.
  • the electronic cigarette according to the present invention in the electronic cigarette comprising a cartridge for storing the solution and discharge the smoke to the outside, the cartridge is formed on one side of the inner surface of the solution storage unit for storing the solution And a liquid separator for removing the liquid component contained in the smoke introduced through the inlet, and the smoke formed while the solution stored in the solution reservoir passes through the vaporization device. And an exhaust groove for discharging the smoke from which the liquid component has been removed to the outside, wherein the liquid separation unit collides with the smoke and the liquid component introduced through the inflow path to generate a vortex and reduce the speed so that the liquid component is the liquid separation unit. Formed to be characterized in that it is collected.
  • the liquid separation unit is located on the lower side of the inflow path and protrudes from one side of the inner surface of the cartridge and extends in a predetermined length in an opposite direction
  • the upper portion Located on the lower side of the plate and protruding from the other side facing the one side protruding the upper plate is characterized in that it comprises a lower plate extending a predetermined length in one direction in which the upper plate protrudes.
  • the upper plate and the lower plate in the electronic cigarette according to the invention is characterized in that each has a form inclined toward the upper side toward the end.
  • the solution storage portion is characterized in that the lower surface is inclined toward the upper side toward the other side opposite from one side in contact with the inner surface of the cartridge.
  • the solution storage unit further includes a cover for covering the upper surface, the cover is formed through the upper and lower cut off the diameter of the upper side is larger than the diameter of the lower side It characterized in that it comprises a receiving groove having a conical shape.
  • the liquid separator further includes a collector connected to the end of the lower plate, and the collector includes one or more multi-faceted members therein. Characterized in that.
  • the multi-faceted member is formed in a three-dimensional shape made of a net, and is characterized in that the area in which smoke passes while contacting the inside is maximized.
  • the upper plate and the lower plate are each formed in a wave shape, it is characterized in that the contact area with the smoke can be widened.
  • the top plate is located at the end of the top plate, characterized in that it comprises a porous member including some pores.
  • the present invention can obtain the following effects by the configuration, combination, and use relationship described above with the present embodiment.
  • the present invention has a feature that the user of the e-cigarette does not feel uncomfortable so that the liquid component is not included in the smoke discharged from the e-cigarette.
  • the present invention has the effect that the smoke introduced into the cartridge is discharged to the outside after passing through the liquid separation unit can effectively remove the liquid component from the smoke.
  • the present invention is formed so that the lower surface of the solution storage portion is inclined has an effect that can effectively discharge the liquid component separated from the liquid separator to the vaporization device.
  • the present invention cover the solution storage portion includes an accommodating groove having a frusto-conical shape, there is an effect that can prevent the solution stored in the solution storage portion to easily flow to the outside.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic cigarette that can be effectively separated even a small size of the liquid components contained in the fugitive to maximize the contact area with the incoming smoke.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG 3 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 is a partially cut perspective view of the cartridge used for the electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the main part of the electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is a partially cut perspective view of the cartridge used for the electronic cigarette according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a multi-faceted member used in the electronic cigarette according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the main part of the electronic cigarette according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention 4 is a partial cutaway perspective view of a cartridge used in an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the main portion of the electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 6 Is a partially cutaway perspective view of a cartridge used in an electronic cigarette according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of a multi-faceted member used in the electronic cigarette according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 8 is another aspect of the present invention A cross-sectional view showing the main part of the electronic cigarette according to the embodiment.
  • the electronic cigarette is a power supply (1) for supplying power to the electronic cigarette and generates light, and coupled to the lower end of the power supply (1) cartridge ( 3) a vaporization device (2) for receiving the solution stored in the vaporization to generate smoke, and a combination of the vaporization device (2) to the lower end to store the solution and to discharge the smoke generated in the vaporization device (2) to the outside Configuration of the cartridge 3 and the like.
  • a screw thread 11 is formed on the lower end of the outer surface of the power supply device 1, the upper end of the inner surface of the vaporizer 2
  • a screw wire 21 corresponding to the screw wire 11 of the power supply device 1 is formed, and the power supply device 1 and the vaporization device 2 are screwed together.
  • Screw wires 11 and 21 formed on the power supply 1 and the vaporizer 2 are made of a conductor to electrically connect the power supply 1 and the vaporizer 2.
  • the upper end of the outer surface of the cartridge 3 is inserted into the lower end of the inner surface of the vaporization device 2, the vaporization device 2 and the cartridge 3 is coupled, and the solution collecting portion of the vaporization device (2) ( 221 is the end is located in the receiving groove 323a of the cartridge 3 is in contact with the fiber member 36.
  • the power supply 1 is configured to generate light while supplying power to the electronic cigarette, and has a predetermined shape and preferably has a cylindrical shape through which the inside is penetrated.
  • the power supply 1 includes a configuration of a light emitting window 12, a light emitting element 13, a battery 14, a circuit portion 15, a switch 16, an air inlet hole 17 and the like.
  • the floodlight window 12 is attached to the upper end of the power supply device 1 to discharge the light emitted from the light emitting material to the outside, for example, a plate made of a polycarbonate resin may be used.
  • the light emitting device 13 is positioned inside the power supply 1 and receives power from the battery 14 to be described later, and generates light. For example, an LED device may be used.
  • the electronic cigarette When the electronic cigarette is used, the light shaped like a cigarette generated from the light emitting material is emitted to the outside through the light transmission window 12, so that the user of the electronic cigarette has the same feeling as when actually smoking a cigarette. .
  • the battery 14 is positioned inside the power supply 1 to supply power to the electronic cigarette, and supplies power to the light emitting element 13 and the vaporizer 22 of the vaporization device 2. do.
  • the battery 14 may be a rechargeable lithium polymer battery.
  • the circuit unit 15 is located inside the power supply device 1 and controls the electrical operation of the electronic cigarette, and operates the light emitting element 13 and the vaporizer 22.
  • the switch 16 is located inside the power supply 1 and on / off according to the flow of air, for example, a hydraulic switch may be used. When air flows into the power supply 1, the switch 16 is turned on so that power is transferred to the circuit unit 15, and the circuit unit 15 drives the light emitting element 13 and the vaporizer 22. .
  • the air inlet hole 17 is a through hole formed in one side, the outside air is introduced into the inside through the air inlet hole 17 when the user of the electronic cigarette is inhaled.
  • the vaporizer 2 is a configuration that generates a smoke by receiving the solution stored in the cartridge 3 by the operation instruction of the power supply 1, has a predetermined shape, preferably the cylindrical through It has a phase and contains structures, such as the vaporization part 22 and the like.
  • the vaporization unit 22 is configured to generate smoke by receiving the solution stored in the cartridge 3 located in the vaporization apparatus 2.
  • the vaporization unit 22 includes a solution collection unit 221 and a heating coil 222. Include.
  • the solution collecting part 221 is configured to suck the solution by contacting the fiber member 36 placed in the receiving groove 323a at the end thereof is located in the cartridge 3 receiving groove 323a. Foam, stainless fiber foam, and the like.
  • the heating coil 222 is connected to one side of the solution collecting unit 221 to heat the solution infiltrating the solution collecting unit 221 into the barrel to convert the gas into a gaseous state to generate smoke.
  • the direction in which the exhaust groove 35 is located is represented by the lower direction of the cartridge 3, and the direction in which the cover 323 is located is the Expressed in the upward direction.
  • the cartridge 3 is configured to store a solution and discharge the smoke generated by the vaporization apparatus 2 to the outside, and has a predetermined shape and preferably has a cylindrical shape in which a lower surface thereof is blocked.
  • the cartridge 3 has a pressing portion 31 having a form that is pressed up and down at the bottom thereof, so that a smoker can easily bite the electronic cigarette in his mouth.
  • the cartridge 3 is formed on one side of the inner surface of the solution storage unit 32 to store the solution, and the solution stored in the solution storage unit 32 is an inflow path through which the smoke formed while passing through the vaporizer (2) ( 33), a liquid separator 34 for removing the liquid component contained in the smoke introduced through the inflow path 33, and the smoke from which the liquid component is removed from the liquid separator 34 to the outside And an exhaust groove 35 or the like.
  • the solution storage part 32 is formed on one side of the inner surface of the cartridge 3 to store a solution used for the electronic cigarette, and has a predetermined three-dimensional shape and preferably protrudes from one side of the inner surface of the cartridge 3. It may have a three-dimensional shape to form 321 and bend in the upward direction at the end of the lower surface 321 to form the side surface 322.
  • the lower surface 321 is formed to have an inclined upward direction toward the end, so that the liquid component separated in the receiving space (S) to be described later can be easily discharged to the vaporization device (2).
  • the principle that the liquid component is separated in the receiving space (S) and the separated liquid component is discharged to the vaporization device 2 and the solution storage unit 32 will be described in detail below.
  • the solution reservoir 32 includes a cover 323 covering an upper surface, and the cover 323 is formed with a receiving groove 323a in which the fiber member 36 to be described later is placed.
  • the receiving groove 323a is formed by penetrating the cover 323 up and down, has a truncated cone shape, and the upper surface has a larger diameter than the lower surface. According to the continuous equation in the basic equation of hydrodynamics, the product of the cross-sectional area and the velocity is constant, so the velocity of the lower surface having a diameter smaller than the upper surface becomes larger than the upper surface.
  • the pressure is larger than the lower surface, and the fluid has a property of flowing from a high pressure to a low pressure, and thus, a fiber member made of a cotton or the like located in the receiving groove 323a ( The solution soaked in 36 is not easily discharged out of the receiving groove 323a by the pressure difference.
  • the solution stored in the solution storage unit 32 may be a palate solution having a variety of tastes and flavors, including nicotine liquid and the like.
  • the inflow passage 33 is a passage through which the smoke stored while the solution stored in the solution storage unit 32 passes through the vaporization apparatus 2 is introduced, and the solution storage unit 32 is formed at one side of the inner surface of the cartridge 3. As a result is formed between the side surface 332 of the solution reservoir 32 and the inner surface of the cartridge (3).
  • the liquid separator 34 is disposed below the inflow path 33 and removes a liquid component contained in smoke introduced through the inflow path 33.
  • Smoke as well as a part of the solution stored in the solution storage unit 32 may be introduced together by the suction pressure in a state that is not vaporized, the solution stored in the solution storage unit 32 is In the process of moving to the vaporization part 22 and vaporization, a solution of a small size liquid state which is not completely vaporized may be introduced together.
  • Liquid solutions contained in the smoke throughout the present invention will be referred to as a liquid component.
  • the upper plate 341 is located at the lower side of the inflow path 33 and protrudes from the inner surface of the cartridge 3 surrounding the inflow path 33 and extends a predetermined length in an opposite direction, and goes upward toward the end.
  • the plate having an inclined shape the upper plate 341 is hit by the smoke flowing from the inflow path (33).
  • the smoke introduced from the inflow path 33 hits the upper plate 341 and is directed toward the first separation gap h1 formed between the inner surface of the cartridge 3 and the upper plate 341. And loss of pressure and speed.
  • the lower plate 342 is located at the lower side of the upper plate 341 and protrudes from the other side opposite to one side from which the upper plate 341 protrudes, and extends a predetermined length in one direction in which the upper plate 341 protrudes.
  • the plate is inclined in an upward direction toward an end thereof, and encounters the smoke introduced through the first spacing h1.
  • the smoke introduced from the first spacing h1 hits the lower plate 342 and is directed toward the second spacing gap h2 formed between the inner surface of the cartridge 3 and the lower plate 342 to generate vortices. And loss of pressure and speed.
  • the principle of removing the liquid component contained in the smoke flowing from the liquid separator 34 will be described in detail below.
  • the exhaust groove 35 is a hole formed in the lower surface of the cartridge (3), when the user of the electronic cigarette is inhaled through the liquid separator 34 to discharge the smoke to remove the liquid component to the outside do.
  • the smoke generated in the vaporization device 2 is introduced through the inflow path 33 by the suction pressure, and is discharged to the outside through the liquid separator 34 and the exhaust groove 35 in order.
  • the smoke flowing through the inflow path 33 includes a liquid component as described above, the liquid component is removed in the process of passing through the liquid separator 34 to exhaust only the gaseous smoke It is discharged through the groove (35).
  • the liquid separator 34 removes the liquid component contained in the smoke, first the smoke introduced through the inflow path 33 hit the upper plate 341 and then the first spacing (h1) It is discharged through, as the smoke hits the top plate 341, the vortex occurs and the pressure and speed is reduced.
  • the smoke is vortexed and hits the top plate 341 several times to increase the contact area, and the pressure and speed decrease so that the time for contacting the top plate 341 becomes long, and the liquid contained in the smoke
  • a part of the component is formed in the upper plate 341, and descends the upper plate 341 by gravity and passes through the first spacing h1, which is caused by the inner surface of the cartridge 3 and the upper surface of the lower plate 342. It is located in the receiving space (S) to be formed.
  • the smoke introduced through the first spacing h1 is discharged through the second spacing h2 after striking the lower plate 342. As the smoke hits the lower plate 342, vortices are generated and pressure is generated. And speed decreases.
  • the smoke is vortexed and hits the bottom plate 342 several times, resulting in a large contact area, and a decrease in pressure and speed resulting in a long time of contact with the bottom plate 342, wherein the small size contained in the smoke
  • the liquid component is formed on the lower plate 342 and is collected downward in the receiving space S by gravity.
  • the smoke introduced into the liquid separator 34 passes through the upper plate 341 and the lower plate 342 in sequence, and the liquid component is separated into two, and the liquid contained in the smoke discharged through the exhaust groove 35 is provided. Ingredients can be minimized. Therefore, the user of the electronic cigarette can only inhale the smoke in the gaseous state, and will feel a comfortable feeling.
  • the liquid component separated in the accommodation space S passes through the first space h1 after the end of the cartridge 3 after the use of the electronic cigarette, and passes along the inclined bottom surface 321. 33) can flow down into the liquid collector and the fiber member 36 to effectively remove and recycle the separated liquid component.
  • the cartridge 4 used for the electronic cigarette according to another embodiment of the present invention with reference to Figures 6 to 8, the cartridge 4 is a solution reservoir 42, the inlet passage 43, the liquid separator 44, the exhaust groove 45, etc. are included.
  • a liquid separation powder different from the cartridge 3 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 will be described.
  • the liquid separator 44 is disposed below the inflow path 43 and removes a liquid component contained in the smoke introduced through the inflow path 43.
  • the upper plate 441 is located below the inflow path 43 and protrudes from the inner surface of the cartridge 4 surrounding the inflow path 43 and extends in a direction opposite to each other, and goes upward toward the end.
  • the plate having an inclined shape, the upper plate 441 is hit by the smoke flowing from the inflow path (43).
  • the top plate 441 preferably has a wave shape in order to ensure the maximum contact area with the incoming smoke and to smoothly induce the flow of the smoke.
  • the smoke impinges on the top plate 441 and is directed toward the first spacing h3 formed between the inner surface of the cartridge 4 and the top plate 441. Vortex occurs and loss of pressure and speed occurs. Done.
  • the top plate 441 may include a porous member 4411 including a plurality of voids at the end thereof.
  • the porous member 4411 is located at the end of the upper plate 441, and includes a plurality of voids, and these pores are in communication with each other to have a net form and a liquid component therebetween. Increasing the absorption rate of the liquid component so that the liquid component contained in the smoke passing through the porous member 4411 and the liquid component formed on the upper plate 441 flows through the upper plate 441 It is absorbed by the porous member 4411.
  • the liquid component absorbed by the porous member 4411 becomes agglomerated gradually and becomes a liquid drop and freely falls as the load increases.
  • Any material having a plurality of pores may be used as the porous member 4411, and a preferred embodiment of the porous member 4411 may be a sponge or the like that can absorb a liquid component.
  • the lower plate 442 is located on the lower side of the upper plate 441 and protrudes from the other side opposite to the one side from which the upper plate 441 protrudes and extends a predetermined length in one direction in which the upper plate 441 protrudes.
  • the plate has a shape inclined in an upward direction toward the end, and encounters the smoke introduced through the first spacing h3.
  • the lower plate 442 preferably has a wave shape in order to ensure the maximum contact area with the incoming smoke, and to smoothly induce the flow of the smoke.
  • the smoke hits the lower plate 442 and is directed toward the second spacing h4 formed between the inner surface of the cartridge 4 and the lower plate 442, causing vortex and loss of pressure and speed. .
  • the collector 443 is located at the end of the lower plate 442 to finally separate the liquid components contained in the smoke, from the end of the lower plate 442 to the lower surface of the upper plate 441. It is preferably formed extending, the shape is preferably formed into a net shape so that smoke can pass through.
  • the collector 443 may include one or more polyhedral members 4431 to increase the area of contact with the passing smoke.
  • the multifaceted member 4431 is a member included between the collector 443 to increase the contact area with the smoke passing through the collector 443, and is preferably formed in a three-dimensional shape made of a net. As the smoke passes through it, the area of contact can be maximized. Referring to FIG. 7, the multifaceted member 4431 may be formed in a three-dimensional shape of a spherical shape in which an outer surface and an inside are formed of a net and the inside of which is not filled. The inner surface of the multifaceted member 4431 passes through the inside of the facet and passes through the facet again, so that the contact area increases and the pressure and speed decrease so that the liquid component contained in the smoke is the facet member 4431. It is formed in the collector 443, and when it is aggregated, it falls freely and collects in the receiving space S.
  • the liquid separator 44 having the above-described configuration may not only separate liquid components contained in the smoke by the upper plate 441 and the lower plate 442, but also contact the porous member 4411 and the contact member. It is also possible to separate the liquid components contained in the smoke through it is characterized by maximizing the removal efficiency of the liquid components contained in the smoke.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic cigarette, and more specifically, to an electronic cigarette which includes a cartridge that stores a solution and discharges smoke to the outside, wherein said cartridge comprises: a solution storage unit which is formed on one side of an inner side, and stores a solution; an inflow line into which the smoke, which was formed when the solution stored in said solution storage unit passed through an evaporation device, is introduced; a liquid separation unit which removes a liquid component that is contained in the smoke introduced through said inflow line; and an exhaust groove which discharges the smoke, from which the liquid component was removed in said liquid separation unit, to the outside whereby the liquid component inhaled together with the dispersed smoke can be effectively separated such that the liquid component is not contained in the discharged smoke, thereby preventing an electronic cigarette user from feeling unpleasant.

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전자담배Electronic cigarette

본 발명은 전자담배에 대한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는 용액을 저장하며 연기를 외부로 배출하는 카트리지를 포함하는 전자담배에 있어서, 상기 카트리지는 내면 일측에 형성되어 용액을 저장하는 용액저장부와 상기 용액저장부에 저장된 용액이 기화장치를 거치면서 형성된 연기가 유입되는 유입로와 상기 유입로를 통해 유입된 연기에 포함되어 있는 액체성분을 제거하는 액체분리부와 상기 액체분리부에서 액체성분이 제거된 연기를 외부로 배출하는 배기홈을 포함하여, 비산되는 연기와 함께 흡입된 액체성분을 효과적으로 분리하여 배출되는 연기에는 액체성분이 포함되지 않도록 하여 전자담배의 사용자가 불쾌감을 느끼지 않도록 할 수 있는 전자담배를 제공하고자 한다.The present invention relates to an electronic cigarette, and more particularly, to an electronic cigarette including a cartridge for storing a solution and discharging smoke to the outside, wherein the cartridge is formed on one side of the inner surface of the solution storage unit and the solution for storing the solution. The liquid separator is removed from the liquid separator and the liquid separator which removes the liquid component contained in the smoke introduced through the inlet and the smoke formed while the solution stored in the reservoir passes through the vaporizer. E-cigarettes that can effectively prevent the user of the e-cigarette from feeling unpleasant by effectively separating the liquid components sucked with the fugitive smoke, including the exhaust grooves that discharge the smoke to the outside. To provide.

전자담배란 궐련, 엽궐련, 파이프 담배 등의 흡연식 담배의 대안으로 개발된 제품으로, 일반 흡연식 담배와 유사한 형태를 가지고 상기 전자담배의 흡입시 내부에 저장된 용액이 가열되거나 초음파 진동 등의 방식을 통해 기화되어 연기 형태로 외부로 배출되게 된다. 상기 전자담배는 흡연식 담배를 피우는 것과 유사한 효과를 내기 위해 상기 전자담배의 흡입시 담배가 타는 듯한 모습을 형상화한 불빛이 발생하기도 한다. Electronic cigarette is a product developed as an alternative to smoking cigarettes such as cigarettes, cigar cigarettes, and pipe tobaccos, and has a form similar to that of general smoking cigarettes, and when the electronic cigarette is inhaled, the solution stored therein is heated or ultrasonically vibrated. It is vaporized and discharged to the outside in the form of smoke. The e-cigarette may generate a light that looks like a burning cigarette when the e-cigarette is inhaled in order to produce an effect similar to smoking a cigarette.

상기 흡연식 담배의 연기에는 타르, 니트로아민, 탄화수소, 일산화탄소 등의 인체에 유해한 성분들이 많이 포함되어 있어, 흡연자의 건강을 해칠 뿐만 아니라 주변 사람들에도 간접흡연으로 인해 피해를 주게 된다. 또한, 상기 흡연식 담배의 연기는 특유의 냄새가 나서 흡연자나 주변 사람들에게 불쾌감을 주기도 한다. 따라서, 전 세계적으로 행정규제상 흡연을 할 수 있는 장소가 제한되고, 금연을 촉진시키기 위한 각종 정책이 시행되고 있다.The smoke of the smoking cigarette contains a lot of harmful components such as tar, nitroamine, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, not only harms the health of the smoker, but also damages the people around by indirect smoking. In addition, the smoke of the smoking cigarette may have a peculiar smell and may cause discomfort to smokers and those around them. Therefore, the number of places where smoking can be restricted due to administrative regulations worldwide, and various policies are being implemented to promote smoking cessation.

하지만, 흡연자들은 담배에 포함된 니코틴에 중독되어 쉽게 담배를 끊을 수 없는 것이 현실이다. 또한, 종래의 금연 또는 담배 대용품들은 흡연자의 욕구를 충족시키지 못하고 있는 실정이다. 이에 따라 개발된 것이 전자담배인데, 상기 전자담배는 니코틴 등을 포함한 용액을 기화시켜 연기를 생성하므로 흡연욕구를 충촉시킬 수 있을 뿐만 아니라, 일반 흡연식 담배와 달리 타르 등의 유해물질을 배출하지 않고 불쾌한 냄새가 나지 않는 장점이 있다. However, smokers are addicted to nicotine contained in cigarettes, so it is not easy to quit smoking. In addition, conventional smoking or tobacco substitutes do not meet the needs of smokers. The electronic cigarette has been developed according to the present invention. The electronic cigarette produces smoke by evaporating a solution including nicotine, thereby not only satisfying smoking desires, but also releasing harmful substances such as tar, unlike general smoking cigarettes. It does not have an unpleasant smell.

그러나, 상기 전자담배는 많은 장점에도 불구하고, 전자담배의 흡입시 충분히 기화되지 않은 액체상태의 용액이 함께 배출되어, 흡연자의 입 안에 유입되어 흡연자에게 불쾌감을 주는 문제점이 있다. However, in spite of many advantages, the electronic cigarette has a problem that the liquid solution which is not sufficiently vaporized upon inhalation of the electronic cigarette is discharged together and flows into the smoker's mouth to cause discomfort to the smoker.

따라서, 전자담배의 장점을 살리면서도 배출되는 연기에 액체상태의 용액이 함께 배출되지 않도록 하는 전자담배의 필요성이 증대되고 있다. Therefore, the necessity of the electronic cigarette to prevent the liquid solution is not discharged together with the smoke while taking advantage of the electronic cigarette is increasing.

본 발명은 상기와 같은 문제점을 해결하기 위해 안출된 것으로,The present invention has been made to solve the above problems,

본 발명은 전자담배에서 배출되는 연기에 액체성분이 포함되지 않도록 하여 전자담배의 사용자가 불쾌함을 느끼지 않도록 할 수 있는 전자담배를 제공하는데 그 목적이 있다.It is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic cigarette that can prevent the user of the electronic cigarette from being uncomfortable by preventing the liquid component from being included in the smoke emitted from the electronic cigarette.

또한, 본 발명은 카트리지 내로 유입된 연기가 액체분리부를 거친 후에 외부로 배출되도록 하여 상기 연기에서 효과적으로 액체성분을 제거할 수 있는 전자담배를 제공하는데 그 목적이 있다.In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic cigarette that can effectively remove the liquid component from the smoke by allowing the smoke introduced into the cartridge to be discharged to the outside after passing through the liquid separation unit.

또한, 본 발명은 용액저장부의 하면이 경사지도록 형성되어 상기 액체분리부에서 분리된 액체성분을 효과적으로 기화장치로 배출할 수 있는 전자담배를 제공하는데 그 목적이 있다.In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic cigarette which is formed such that the lower surface of the solution storage portion is inclined to effectively discharge the liquid component separated from the liquid separator to the vaporization device.

또한, 본 발명은 용액저장부를 덮는 덮개는 절두원추형상을 가지는 수용홈을 포함하여, 용액저장부에 저장된 용액이 쉽게 외부로 흘러내리는 것을 방지할 수 있는 전자담배를 제공하는데 그 목적이 있다.In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic cigarette that can cover the solution storage portion includes a receiving groove having a frusto-conical shape, the solution stored in the solution storage portion can easily be prevented from flowing out to the outside.

또한, 본 발명은 유입되는 연기와의 접촉면적을 최대화하여 비산되는 연기에 포함되어 작은 크기의 액체성분까지도 효과적으로 분리할 수 있는 전자담배를 제공하는데 그 목적이 있다.In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic cigarette that can be effectively separated even a small size of the liquid components contained in the fugitive to maximize the contact area with the incoming smoke.

본 발명은 앞서 본 목적을 달성하기 위해서 다음과 같은 구성을 가진 실시예에 의해서 구현된다.The present invention is implemented by the embodiment having the following configuration to achieve the above object.

본 발명의 일 실시예에 따르면, 본 발명에 따른 전자담배는 용액을 저장하며 연기를 외부로 배출하는 카트리지를 포함하는 전자담배에 있어서, 상기 카트리지는 내면 일측에 형성되어 용액을 저장하는 용액저장부와, 상기 용액저장부에 저장된 용액이 기화장치를 거치면서 형성된 연기가 유입되는 유입로와, 상기 유입로를 통해 유입된 연기에 포함되어 있는 액체성분을 제거하는 액체분리부와, 상기 액체분리부에서 액체성분이 제거된 연기를 외부로 배출하는 배기홈을 포함하며, 상기 액체분리부는 상기 유입로를 통해 유입된 연기와 액체성분과 부딪혀 와류를 생성하고 속도를 감소시켜 액체성분이 상기 액체분리부에 맺히게 되어 포집되는 것을 특징으로 한다. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic cigarette according to the present invention in the electronic cigarette comprising a cartridge for storing the solution and discharge the smoke to the outside, the cartridge is formed on one side of the inner surface of the solution storage unit for storing the solution And a liquid separator for removing the liquid component contained in the smoke introduced through the inlet, and the smoke formed while the solution stored in the solution reservoir passes through the vaporization device. And an exhaust groove for discharging the smoke from which the liquid component has been removed to the outside, wherein the liquid separation unit collides with the smoke and the liquid component introduced through the inflow path to generate a vortex and reduce the speed so that the liquid component is the liquid separation unit. Formed to be characterized in that it is collected.

본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따르면, 본 발명에 따른 전자담배에 있어서 상기 액체분리부는 상기 유입로의 하측에 위치하며 상기 카트리지 내면 일측에서 돌출되어 대향되는 방향으로 일정 길이 연장되는 상부판과, 상기 상부판의 하측에 위치하며 상기 상부판이 돌출되는 일측과 대향되는 타측에서 돌출되어 상기 상부판이 돌출되는 일측 방향으로 일정 길이 연장되는 하부판을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the electronic cigarette according to the present invention, the liquid separation unit is located on the lower side of the inflow path and protrudes from one side of the inner surface of the cartridge and extends in a predetermined length in an opposite direction, and the upper portion Located on the lower side of the plate and protruding from the other side facing the one side protruding the upper plate is characterized in that it comprises a lower plate extending a predetermined length in one direction in which the upper plate protrudes.

본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따르면, 본 발명에 따른 전자담배에 있어서 상기 상부판과 하부판은 각각 말단으로 갈수록 상측을 향해 경사지는 형태를 가지는 것을 특징으로 한다.According to another embodiment of the present invention, the upper plate and the lower plate in the electronic cigarette according to the invention is characterized in that each has a form inclined toward the upper side toward the end.

본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따르면, 본 발명에 따른 전자담배에 있어서 상기 용액저장부는 하면이 상기 카트리지 내면에 접촉하는 일측에서 대향되는 타측으로 갈수록 상측을 향해 경사지는 형태를 가지는 것을 특징으로 한다.According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the electronic cigarette according to the present invention, the solution storage portion is characterized in that the lower surface is inclined toward the upper side toward the other side opposite from one side in contact with the inner surface of the cartridge.

본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따르면, 본 발명에 따른 전자담배에 있어서 상기 용액저장부는 상면을 덮는 덮개를 추가로 포함하며, 상기 덮개는 상하관통되어 형성되며 상측의 직경이 하측의 직경보다 큰 절두원추형상을 가지는 수용홈을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다. According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the electronic cigarette according to the present invention, the solution storage unit further includes a cover for covering the upper surface, the cover is formed through the upper and lower cut off the diameter of the upper side is larger than the diameter of the lower side It characterized in that it comprises a receiving groove having a conical shape.

본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따르면, 본 발명에 따른 전자담배에 있어서 상기 액체분리부는 상기 하부판의 말단에 연결되는 포집체를 추가로 포함하며, 상기 포집체는 그 내부에 하나 이상의 다면부재를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the electronic cigarette according to the present invention, the liquid separator further includes a collector connected to the end of the lower plate, and the collector includes one or more multi-faceted members therein. Characterized in that.

본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따르면, 본 발명에 따른 전자담배에 있어서 상기 다면부재는 망으로 이루어진 입체형상으로 형성됨으로써 연기가 내부로 통과하면서 접촉되는 면적을 최대화할 수 있는 것을 특징으로 한다.According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the electronic cigarette according to the present invention, the multi-faceted member is formed in a three-dimensional shape made of a net, and is characterized in that the area in which smoke passes while contacting the inside is maximized.

본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따르면, 본 발명에 따른 전자담배에 있어서 상기 상부판과 하부판은 각각 파형 형상으로 형성됨으로써 연기와의 접촉면적을 넓힐 수 있는 것을 특징으로 한다.According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the electronic cigarette according to the present invention, the upper plate and the lower plate are each formed in a wave shape, it is characterized in that the contact area with the smoke can be widened.

본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따르면, 본 발명에 따른 전자담배에 있어서 상기 상부판은 상기 상부판의 말단에 위치하며 다소의 공극을 포함하는 다공부재를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the electronic cigarette according to the present invention, the top plate is located at the end of the top plate, characterized in that it comprises a porous member including some pores.

본 발명은 앞서 본 실시예와 하기에 설명할 구성과 결합, 사용관계에 의해 다음과 같은 효과를 얻을 수 있다. The present invention can obtain the following effects by the configuration, combination, and use relationship described above with the present embodiment.

본 발명은 전자담배에서 배출되는 연기에 액체성분이 포함되지 않도록 하여 전자담배의 사용자가 불쾌함을 느끼지 않도록 할 수 있는 특징이 있다.The present invention has a feature that the user of the e-cigarette does not feel uncomfortable so that the liquid component is not included in the smoke discharged from the e-cigarette.

또한, 본 발명은 카트리지 내로 유입된 연기가 액체분리부를 거친 후에 외부로 배출되도록 하여 상기 연기에서 효과적으로 액체성분을 제거할 수 있는 효과가 있다.In addition, the present invention has the effect that the smoke introduced into the cartridge is discharged to the outside after passing through the liquid separation unit can effectively remove the liquid component from the smoke.

또한, 본 발명은 용액저장부의 하면이 경사지도록 형성되어 상기 액체분리부에서 분리된 액체성분을 효과적으로 기화장치로 배출할 수 있는 효과가 있다. In addition, the present invention is formed so that the lower surface of the solution storage portion is inclined has an effect that can effectively discharge the liquid component separated from the liquid separator to the vaporization device.

또한, 본 발명은 용액저장부를 덮는 덮개는 절두원추형상을 가지는 수용홈을 포함하여, 용액저장부에 저장된 용액이 쉽게 외부로 흘러내리는 것을 방지할 수 있는 효과가 있다.In addition, the present invention cover the solution storage portion includes an accommodating groove having a frusto-conical shape, there is an effect that can prevent the solution stored in the solution storage portion to easily flow to the outside.

또한, 본 발명은 유입되는 연기와의 접촉면적을 최대화하여 비산되는 연기에 포함되어 작은 크기의 액체성분까지도 효과적으로 분리할 수 있는 전자담배를 제공하는데 그 목적이 있다.In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic cigarette that can be effectively separated even a small size of the liquid components contained in the fugitive to maximize the contact area with the incoming smoke.

도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 전자담배의 사시도.1 is a perspective view of an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention.

도 2는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 전자담배의 분해사시도.Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention.

도 3은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 전자담배를 개략적으로 표현한 단면도.3 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention.

도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 전자담배에 사용되는 카트리지의 부분절단 사시도.Figure 4 is a partially cut perspective view of the cartridge used for the electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention.

도 5는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 전자담배의 요부를 표현한 단면도.Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the main part of the electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention.

도 6은 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 전자담배에 사용되는 카트리지의 부분절단 사시도.Figure 6 is a partially cut perspective view of the cartridge used for the electronic cigarette according to another embodiment of the present invention.

도 7은 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 전자담배에 사용되는 다면부재의 사시도.7 is a perspective view of a multi-faceted member used in the electronic cigarette according to another embodiment of the present invention.

도 8은 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 전자담배의 요부를 표현한 단면도.8 is a cross-sectional view showing the main part of the electronic cigarette according to another embodiment of the present invention.

*도면에 사용되는 주요부호에 대한 설명* Description of the main symbols used in the drawings

1: 전원장치 11: 나사선 12: 투광창 13: 발광소자 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Power supply unit 11 Threaded wire 12 Floodlight 13: Light emitting element

14: 전지 15: 회로부 16: 스위치 17: 공기유입공14: battery 15: circuit portion 16: switch 17: air inlet hole

2: 기화장치 21: 나사선 22: 기화부 221: 용액수집부2: vaporizer 21: screw 22: vaporizer 221: solution collector

222: 가열코일 3,4: 카트리지 31, 41: 압착부 32, 42: 용액저장부222: heating coil 3, 4: cartridge 31, 41: crimping part 32, 42: solution storage

33,43: 유입로 34, 44: 액체분리부 35, 45: 배기홈 36, 46: 섬유부재33, 43: inflow path 34, 44: liquid separation part 35, 45: exhaust groove 36, 46: fiber member

321, 421: 하면 322, 422: 측면 323, 423: 덮개 323a, 423a: 수용홈321, 421: 322, 422: side 323, 423: cover 323a, 423a: receiving groove

341,441: 상부판 342,442: 하부판 443: 포집체 4411: 다공부재341,441: top plate 342,442: bottom plate 443: collector 4411: porous member

4431: 다면부재4431: faceted member

이하에서는 본 발명에 따른 전자담배를 첨부된 도면을 참조하여 상세히 설명한다. 도면들 중 동일한 구성요소들은 가능한 한 어느 곳에서든지 동일한 부호들로 나타내고 있음에 유의해야 한다. 또한 본 발명의 요지를 불필요하게 흐릴 수 있는 공지 기능 및 구성에 대한 상세한 설명은 생략한다. 특별한 정의가 없는 한 본 명세서의 모든 용어는 본 발명이 속하는 기술분야의 통상의 지식을 가진 기술자가 이해하는 당해 용어의 일반적 의미와 동일하고 만약 본 명세서에 사용된 용어의 의미와 충돌하는 경우에는 본 명세서에 사용된 정의에 따른다.Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, an electronic cigarette according to the present invention will be described in detail. It should be noted that the same elements in the figures are represented by the same numerals wherever possible. In addition, detailed descriptions of well-known functions and configurations that may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention will be omitted. Unless otherwise defined, all terms in this specification are equivalent to the general meaning of the terms understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains and, if they conflict with the meanings of the terms used herein, Follow the definition used in the specification.

도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 전자담배의 사시도이고, 도 2는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 전자담배의 분해사시도이고, 도 3은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 전자담배를 개략적으로 표현한 단면도이고, 도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 전자담배에 사용되는 카트리지의 부분절단 사시도이고, 도 5는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 전자담배의 요부를 표현한 단면도이고, 도 6은 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 전자담배에 사용되는 카트리지의 부분절단 사시도이고, 도 7은 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 전자담배에 사용되는 다면부재의 사시도이고, 도 8은 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 전자담배의 요부를 표현한 단면도이다. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention 4 is a partial cutaway perspective view of a cartridge used in an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the main portion of the electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 Is a partially cutaway perspective view of a cartridge used in an electronic cigarette according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 is a perspective view of a multi-faceted member used in the electronic cigarette according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 is another aspect of the present invention A cross-sectional view showing the main part of the electronic cigarette according to the embodiment.

도 1 내지 5를 참조하면, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 전자담배는 상기 전자담배에 전원을 공급하며 빛을 발생시키는 전원장치(1)와, 상기 전원장치(1) 하단에 결합하여 카트리지(3)에 저장된 용액을 공급받아 기화시켜 연기를 생성하는 기화장치(2)와, 상기 기화장치(2) 하단에 결합하여 용액을 저장하며 상기 기화장치(2)에서 생성된 연기를 외부로 배출하는 카트리지(3) 등의 구성을 포함한다.1 to 5, the electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention is a power supply (1) for supplying power to the electronic cigarette and generates light, and coupled to the lower end of the power supply (1) cartridge ( 3) a vaporization device (2) for receiving the solution stored in the vaporization to generate smoke, and a combination of the vaporization device (2) to the lower end to store the solution and to discharge the smoke generated in the vaporization device (2) to the outside Configuration of the cartridge 3 and the like.

먼저 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 전자담배의 전체적인 구성 간의 결합관계를 살펴보면, 상기 전원장치(1)의 외측면 하단에는 나사선(11)이 형성되고, 상기 기화장치(2)의 내측면 상단에는 전원장치(1)의 나사선(11)에 대응되는 나사선(21)이 형성되어, 상기 전원장치(1)와 기화장치(2)는 나사결합한다. 상기 전원장치(1)와 기화장치(2)에 형성된 나사선(11, 21)은 도체로 이루어져 상기 전원장치(1)와 기화장치(2)를 전기적으로도 연결시킨다. 상기 카트리지(3)의 외측면 상단이 상기 기화장치(2)의 내측면 하단에 삽입되어, 상기 기화장치(2)와 카트리지(3)는 결합하며, 상기 기화장치(2)의 용액수집부(221)는 끝단은 상기 카트리지(3)의 수용홈(323a)에 위치하여 섬유부재(36)와 접촉하게 된다.Looking at the coupling relationship between the overall configuration of the electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention, a screw thread 11 is formed on the lower end of the outer surface of the power supply device 1, the upper end of the inner surface of the vaporizer 2 A screw wire 21 corresponding to the screw wire 11 of the power supply device 1 is formed, and the power supply device 1 and the vaporization device 2 are screwed together. Screw wires 11 and 21 formed on the power supply 1 and the vaporizer 2 are made of a conductor to electrically connect the power supply 1 and the vaporizer 2. The upper end of the outer surface of the cartridge 3 is inserted into the lower end of the inner surface of the vaporization device 2, the vaporization device 2 and the cartridge 3 is coupled, and the solution collecting portion of the vaporization device (2) ( 221 is the end is located in the receiving groove 323a of the cartridge 3 is in contact with the fiber member 36.

상기 전원장치(1)는 상기 전자담배에 전원을 공급하며 빛을 발생시키는 구성으로, 일정형상을 가지며 바람직하게는 내부가 관통된 원통형의 형상을 가진다. 상기 전원장치(1)는 투광창(12), 발광소자(13), 전지(14), 회로부(15), 스위치(16), 공기유입공(17) 등의 구성을 포함한다. The power supply 1 is configured to generate light while supplying power to the electronic cigarette, and has a predetermined shape and preferably has a cylindrical shape through which the inside is penetrated. The power supply 1 includes a configuration of a light emitting window 12, a light emitting element 13, a battery 14, a circuit portion 15, a switch 16, an air inlet hole 17 and the like.

상기 투광창(12)은 상기 전원장치(1)의 상단에 부착되어 상기 발광소재에서 발산되는 빛을 외부로 배출하는 창으로, 예컨대, 폴리카보네이트 수지로 이루어진 판이 사용될 수 있다. 상기 발광소자(13)는 상기 전원장치(1)의 내부에 위치하여 후술할 전지(14)로부터 전원을 공급받아 빛을 생성하는 구성으로, 예컨대, 엘이디 소자가 사용될 수 있다. 상기 전자담배 사용시 발광소재에서 생성된 담배가 타는 듯한 모습을 형상화한 빛이 상기 투광창(12)을 통해 외부로 발산되므로, 상기 전자담배의 사용자는 실제 담배를 흡연할 때와 같은 느낌을 가지게 된다. 상기 전지(14)는 상기 전원장치(1)의 내부에 위치하여 상기 전자담배에 전원을 공급하는 구성으로, 상기 발광소자(13) 및 기화장치(2)의 기화부(22)에 전원을 공급한다. 상기 전지(14)는 충전이 가능한 리튬폴리머 전지 등이 사용될 수 있다. 상기 회로부(15)는 전원장치(1)의 내부에 위치하여 상기 전자담배의 전기적인 작동을 제어하는 부분으로, 상기 발광소자(13) 및 기화부(22)를 작동시킨다. 상기 스위치(16)는 상기 전원장치(1)의 내부에 위치하여 공기의 유동에 따라 온/오프되며, 예컨대, 유압스위치가 사용될 수 있다. 상기 전원장치(1) 내로 공기가 유입되면 상기 스위치(16)는 온되어 전원이 회로부(15)에 전달되고, 상기 회로부(15)는 상기 발광소자(13)와 기화부(22)를 구동시킨다. 상기 공기유입공(17)은 일측면에 형성된 통공으로, 상기 전자담배의 사용자가 흡입시 외부공기가 상기 공기유입공(17)을 통해 내부로 유입되게 된다.The floodlight window 12 is attached to the upper end of the power supply device 1 to discharge the light emitted from the light emitting material to the outside, for example, a plate made of a polycarbonate resin may be used. The light emitting device 13 is positioned inside the power supply 1 and receives power from the battery 14 to be described later, and generates light. For example, an LED device may be used. When the electronic cigarette is used, the light shaped like a cigarette generated from the light emitting material is emitted to the outside through the light transmission window 12, so that the user of the electronic cigarette has the same feeling as when actually smoking a cigarette. . The battery 14 is positioned inside the power supply 1 to supply power to the electronic cigarette, and supplies power to the light emitting element 13 and the vaporizer 22 of the vaporization device 2. do. The battery 14 may be a rechargeable lithium polymer battery. The circuit unit 15 is located inside the power supply device 1 and controls the electrical operation of the electronic cigarette, and operates the light emitting element 13 and the vaporizer 22. The switch 16 is located inside the power supply 1 and on / off according to the flow of air, for example, a hydraulic switch may be used. When air flows into the power supply 1, the switch 16 is turned on so that power is transferred to the circuit unit 15, and the circuit unit 15 drives the light emitting element 13 and the vaporizer 22. . The air inlet hole 17 is a through hole formed in one side, the outside air is introduced into the inside through the air inlet hole 17 when the user of the electronic cigarette is inhaled.

상기 기화장치(2)는 상기 전원장치(1)의 작동지시에 의해 상기 카트리지(3)에 저장된 용액을 공급받아 기화시켜 연기를 생성하는 구성으로, 일정형상을 가지며 바람직하게는 내부가 관통된 원통형상을 가지며, 기화부(22) 등의 구성을 포함한다.The vaporizer 2 is a configuration that generates a smoke by receiving the solution stored in the cartridge 3 by the operation instruction of the power supply 1, has a predetermined shape, preferably the cylindrical through It has a phase and contains structures, such as the vaporization part 22 and the like.

상기 기화부(22)는 상기 기화장치(2) 내에 위치하여 상기 카트리지(3)에 저장된 용액을 공급받아 연기를 생성하는 구성으로, 용액수집부(221)와 가열코일(222) 등의 구성을 포함한다. 상기 용액수집부(221)는 끝단이 상기 카트리지(3) 수용홈(323a)에 위치하여 수용홈(323a)에 놓여 진 섬유부재(36)와 접촉하여 용액을 흡입하는 구성으로, 예컨대, 폴리에스터 포말, 스테인레스 섬유 포말 등으로 제조될 수 있다. 상기 가열코일(222)은 상기 용액수집부(221)에 일측에 연결되어 상기 용액수집부(221)를 통에 스며든 용액을 가열하여 기상상태로 변환하여 연기를 발생시킨다.The vaporization unit 22 is configured to generate smoke by receiving the solution stored in the cartridge 3 located in the vaporization apparatus 2. The vaporization unit 22 includes a solution collection unit 221 and a heating coil 222. Include. The solution collecting part 221 is configured to suck the solution by contacting the fiber member 36 placed in the receiving groove 323a at the end thereof is located in the cartridge 3 receiving groove 323a. Foam, stainless fiber foam, and the like. The heating coil 222 is connected to one side of the solution collecting unit 221 to heat the solution infiltrating the solution collecting unit 221 into the barrel to convert the gas into a gaseous state to generate smoke.

상기 카트리지(3)를 설명함에 있어, 본 발명에서는 배기홈(35)이 위치하는 방향을 상기 카트리지(3)의 하측 방향으로 표현하고, 덮개(323)가 위치하는 방향을 상기 카트리지(3)의 상측 방향으로 표현하기로 한다.In the description of the cartridge 3, in the present invention, the direction in which the exhaust groove 35 is located is represented by the lower direction of the cartridge 3, and the direction in which the cover 323 is located is the Expressed in the upward direction.

상기 카트리지(3)는 용액을 저장하며 상기 기화장치(2)에서 생성된 연기를 외부로 배출하는 구성으로, 일정형상을 가지며 바람직하게는 하면이 막혀진 원통형의 형상을 가진다. 상기 카트리지(3)는 하단에는 상하로 압착된 형태를 가지는 압착부(31)가 형성되어, 흡연자가 상기 전자담배를 입에 물기 쉽게 하도록 할 수 있다. 상기 카트리지(3)는 내면 일측에 형성되어 용액을 저장하는 용액저장부(32)와, 상기 용액저장부(32)에 저장된 용액이 기화장치(2)를 거치면서 형성된 연기가 유입되는 유입로(33)와, 상기 유입로(33)를 통해 유입된 연기에 포함되어 있는 액체성분을 제거하는 액체분리부(34)와, 상기 액체분리부(34)에서 액체성분이 제거된 연기를 외부로 배출하는 배기홈(35) 등의 구성을 포함한다.The cartridge 3 is configured to store a solution and discharge the smoke generated by the vaporization apparatus 2 to the outside, and has a predetermined shape and preferably has a cylindrical shape in which a lower surface thereof is blocked. The cartridge 3 has a pressing portion 31 having a form that is pressed up and down at the bottom thereof, so that a smoker can easily bite the electronic cigarette in his mouth. The cartridge 3 is formed on one side of the inner surface of the solution storage unit 32 to store the solution, and the solution stored in the solution storage unit 32 is an inflow path through which the smoke formed while passing through the vaporizer (2) ( 33), a liquid separator 34 for removing the liquid component contained in the smoke introduced through the inflow path 33, and the smoke from which the liquid component is removed from the liquid separator 34 to the outside And an exhaust groove 35 or the like.

상기 용액저장부(32)는 상기 카트리지(3) 내면 일측에 형성되어 전자담배에 사용되는 용액을 저장하는 구성으로, 일정한 입체적 형상을 가지며 바람직하게는 상기 카트리지(3)의 내면 일측에서 돌출되어 하면(321)을 형성하고 상기 하면(321)의 끝단에서 상측 방향으로 절곡되어 측면(322)을 형성하는 입체적 형상을 가질 수 있다. 상기 하면(321)은 끝단으로 갈수록 상측 방향으로 경사지는 형태를 가지도록 형성되어, 후술할 수용공간(S)에 분리되어 있는 액체성분을 기화장치(2)로 손쉽게 배출할 수 있도록 한다. 상기 수용공간(S)에 액체성분이 분리되는 원리 및 분리된 액체성분은 기화장치(2) 및 용액저장부(32)로 배출되는 원리는 하기에서 자세히 설명하기로 한다.The solution storage part 32 is formed on one side of the inner surface of the cartridge 3 to store a solution used for the electronic cigarette, and has a predetermined three-dimensional shape and preferably protrudes from one side of the inner surface of the cartridge 3. It may have a three-dimensional shape to form 321 and bend in the upward direction at the end of the lower surface 321 to form the side surface 322. The lower surface 321 is formed to have an inclined upward direction toward the end, so that the liquid component separated in the receiving space (S) to be described later can be easily discharged to the vaporization device (2). The principle that the liquid component is separated in the receiving space (S) and the separated liquid component is discharged to the vaporization device 2 and the solution storage unit 32 will be described in detail below.

상기 용액저장부(32)는 상면을 덮는 덮개(323)를 포함하며, 상기 덮개(323)는 후술할 섬유부재(36)가 놓여지는 수용홈(323a)이 형성된다. 상기 수용홈(323a)은 상기 덮개(323)를 상하관통하여 형성되며, 절두원추 형상을 가지며 상면이 하면보다 직경이 넓은 형상이다. 유체 역학 기본 방정식 중에 연속 방정식에 의하면 단면적과 속도의 곱은 일정하므로 상면보다 직경이 작은 하면의 속도는 상면보다 크게 된다. 또한, 베르누이 방정식에 의해 상면이 하면보다 속도가 느리므로 압력은 상면이 하면보다 크며, 유체는 고압에서 저압으로 흐르는 성질을 가지고 있기 때문에 상기 수용홈(323a)에 위치하는 솜 등으로 이루어진 섬유부재(36)에 적셔진 용액은 압력차에 의해 수용홈(323a) 외부로 쉽게 배출되지 않는다. 상기 용액저장부(32)에 저장되는 용액은 니코틴 액 등을 포함하여 다양한 맛과 향이 나는 기호성 용액이 사용될 수 있다.The solution reservoir 32 includes a cover 323 covering an upper surface, and the cover 323 is formed with a receiving groove 323a in which the fiber member 36 to be described later is placed. The receiving groove 323a is formed by penetrating the cover 323 up and down, has a truncated cone shape, and the upper surface has a larger diameter than the lower surface. According to the continuous equation in the basic equation of hydrodynamics, the product of the cross-sectional area and the velocity is constant, so the velocity of the lower surface having a diameter smaller than the upper surface becomes larger than the upper surface. In addition, according to the Bernoulli equation, since the upper surface is slower than the lower surface, the pressure is larger than the lower surface, and the fluid has a property of flowing from a high pressure to a low pressure, and thus, a fiber member made of a cotton or the like located in the receiving groove 323a ( The solution soaked in 36 is not easily discharged out of the receiving groove 323a by the pressure difference. The solution stored in the solution storage unit 32 may be a palate solution having a variety of tastes and flavors, including nicotine liquid and the like.

상기 유입로(33)는 상기 용액저장부(32)에 저장된 용액이 기화장치(2)를 거치면서 형성된 연기가 유입되는 통로로, 상기 용액저장부(32)가 카트리지(3) 내면 일측에 형성됨에 따라 상기 용액저장부(32)의 측면(332)과 상기 카트리지(3) 내면에 사이에 형성된다. The inflow passage 33 is a passage through which the smoke stored while the solution stored in the solution storage unit 32 passes through the vaporization apparatus 2 is introduced, and the solution storage unit 32 is formed at one side of the inner surface of the cartridge 3. As a result is formed between the side surface 332 of the solution reservoir 32 and the inner surface of the cartridge (3).

상기 액체분리부(34)는 상기 유입로(33)의 하측에 위치하여 상기 유입로(33)를 통해 유입된 연기에 포함되어 있는 액체성분을 제거하는 구성으로, 상부판(341)과 하부판(342)을 포함한다. 상기 유입로(33)에는 연기뿐만 아니라 상기 용액저장부(32)에 저장된 용액의 일부가 기화되지 않은 상태로 흡입압력에 의해 함께 유입될 수 있고, 상기 용액저장부(32)에 저장된 용액이 상기 기화부(22)로 이동하여 기화되는 과정에서 완전히 기화되지 않은 작은 크기의 액체 상태의 용액이 함께 유입될 수 있다. 본원 발명 전체에 걸쳐 상기 연기에 포함되어 있는 액체상태의 용액들을 액체성분이라 칭하기로 한다. The liquid separator 34 is disposed below the inflow path 33 and removes a liquid component contained in smoke introduced through the inflow path 33. The upper plate 341 and the lower plate ( 342). Smoke as well as a part of the solution stored in the solution storage unit 32 may be introduced together by the suction pressure in a state that is not vaporized, the solution stored in the solution storage unit 32 is In the process of moving to the vaporization part 22 and vaporization, a solution of a small size liquid state which is not completely vaporized may be introduced together. Liquid solutions contained in the smoke throughout the present invention will be referred to as a liquid component.

상기 상부판(341)은 상기 유입로(33)의 하측에 위치하며 상기 유입로(33)를 둘러쌓는 카트리지(3) 내면에서 돌출되어 대향되는 방향으로 일정 길이 연장되며, 끝단으로 갈수록 상측 방향으로 기울어지는 형태를 가진 판으로, 상기 상부판(341)에는 상기 유입로(33)로부터 유입되는 연기가 부딪히게 된다. 상기 유입로(33)로부터 유입된 연기는 상기 상부판(341)에 부딪혀 상기 카트리지(3) 내면과 상기 상부판(341) 사이에 형성되는 제1이격틈(h1) 방향으로 향하게 되면서 와류가 발생하고 압력과 속도의 손실이 발생하게 된다.The upper plate 341 is located at the lower side of the inflow path 33 and protrudes from the inner surface of the cartridge 3 surrounding the inflow path 33 and extends a predetermined length in an opposite direction, and goes upward toward the end. The plate having an inclined shape, the upper plate 341 is hit by the smoke flowing from the inflow path (33). The smoke introduced from the inflow path 33 hits the upper plate 341 and is directed toward the first separation gap h1 formed between the inner surface of the cartridge 3 and the upper plate 341. And loss of pressure and speed.

상기 하부판(342)은 상기 상부판(341)의 하측에 위치하며 상기 상부판(341)이 돌출되는 일측과 대향되는 타측에서 돌출되어 상기 상부판(341)이 돌출되는 일측 방향으로 일정 길이 연장되며, 끝단을 갈수록 상측 방향으로 기울어지는 형태를 가진 판으로, 상기 제1이격틈(h1)을 통해 유입된 연기와 부딪히게 된다. 상기 제1이격틈(h1)으로부터 유입된 연기는 상기 하부판(342)에 부딪혀 상기 카트리지(3) 내면과 상기 하부판(342) 사이에 형성되는 제2이격틈(h2)방향으로 향하게 되면서 와류가 발생하고 압력과 속도의 손실이 발생하게 된다. 상기 액체분리부(34)에서 유입되는 연기에 포함되어 있는 액체성분을 제거하는 원리는 하기에서 자세히 설명하기로 한다. The lower plate 342 is located at the lower side of the upper plate 341 and protrudes from the other side opposite to one side from which the upper plate 341 protrudes, and extends a predetermined length in one direction in which the upper plate 341 protrudes. The plate is inclined in an upward direction toward an end thereof, and encounters the smoke introduced through the first spacing h1. The smoke introduced from the first spacing h1 hits the lower plate 342 and is directed toward the second spacing gap h2 formed between the inner surface of the cartridge 3 and the lower plate 342 to generate vortices. And loss of pressure and speed. The principle of removing the liquid component contained in the smoke flowing from the liquid separator 34 will be described in detail below.

상기 배기홈(35)은 상기 카트리지(3) 하면에 천공되어 형성되는 구멍으로, 상기 전자담배의 사용자가 흡입하는 경우 상기 액체분리부(34)를 거쳐 액체성분이 제거된 연기를 외부로 배출하게 된다.The exhaust groove 35 is a hole formed in the lower surface of the cartridge (3), when the user of the electronic cigarette is inhaled through the liquid separator 34 to discharge the smoke to remove the liquid component to the outside do.

상기와 같은 구성을 포함하는 전자담배에 있어서 작동원리를 도 1 내지 5를 참조하여 설명하면, 사용자가 도 1과 같이 결합된 전자담배를 입에 물고 흡입하면 상기 전자담배의 내부의 압력은 급속히 낮아지게 되고 공기유입공(17)을 통해 외부공기가 유입되어 공기 유동을 발생시켜 스위치(16)를 온시키게 된다. 상기 스위치(16)가 연결되므로 상기 발광소자(13)와 가열부는 회로부(15)의 작동지시에 의해 구동하게 된다. 상기 가열부가 구동하므로 용액저장부(32), 섬유부재(36), 용액수집부(221)를 차례로 거진 용액은 가열코일(222)에 의해 가열되어 기체상태로 변환되어 연기가 생성되게 된다. Referring to the operation principle in the electronic cigarette including the configuration as described above with reference to Figures 1 to 5, when the user inhales the combined electronic cigarette in the mouth as shown in Figure 1 the pressure inside the electronic cigarette is rapidly lowered And the outside air is introduced through the air inlet hole 17 to generate an air flow to turn on the switch 16. Since the switch 16 is connected, the light emitting element 13 and the heating unit are driven by an operation instruction of the circuit unit 15. Since the heating unit is driven, a solution having the solution storage unit 32, the fiber member 36, and the solution collection unit 221 in turn is heated by the heating coil 222 to be converted into a gaseous state to generate smoke.

상기 기화장치(2)에 생성된 연기는 흡입압력에 의해 상기 유입로(33)를 통해 유입되어 액체분리부(34)와 배기홈(35)을 차례로 거쳐 외부로 배출되게 된다. 다만, 상기 유입로(33)를 통해 유입되는 연기에는 상기에서 살펴본 바와 같이 액체성분이 포함되어 있는 데, 상기 액체분리부(34)를 거치는 과정에서 액체성분이 제거되어 기체 상태의 연기만이 배기홈(35)을 통해 배출되게 된다. 상기 액체분리부(34)가 연기에 포함되어 있는 액체성분을 제거하는 원리를 살펴보면, 먼저 상기 유입로(33)를 통해 유입된 연기는 상부판(341)에 부딪힌 후 제1이격틈(h1)을 통해 배출되게 되는데, 상기 연기가 상부판(341)에 부딪히게 되면서 와류가 발생하고 압력과 속도가 감소하게 된다. 상기 연기는 와류가 발생하여 상기 상부판(341)과 여러 번 부딪혀 접촉면적이 크게 되고, 압력과 속도가 감소하여 상기 상부판(341)에 접촉하는 시간이 길게 되어, 이때 연기에 포함되어 있는 액체성분의 일부는 상기 상부판(341)에 맺히게 되고 중력에 의해 상부판(341)을 타고 내려 제1이격틈(h1)을 통과하여 상기 카트리지(3) 내면과 상기 하부판(342)의 상면에 의해 형성되는 수용공간(S)에 위치하게 된다. 상기 제1이격틈(h1)을 통해 유입된 연기는 하부판(342)에 부딪힌 후 제2이격틈(h2)을 통해 배출되게 되는데, 상기 연기가 하부판(342)에 부딪히게 되면서 와류가 발생하고 압력과 속도가 감소하게 된다. 상기 연기는 와류가 발생하여 상기 하부판(342)과 여러 번 부딪혀 접촉면적이 크게 되고, 압력과 속도가 감소하여 상기 하부판(342)에 접촉하는 시간이 길게 되어, 이때 연기에 포함되어 있는 작은 크기의 액체성분은 상기 하부판(342)에 맺히게 되고 중력에 의해 하측으로 떨어져 수용공간(S)에 모이게 된다. 상기 액체분리부(34)로 유입된 연기는 상기 상부판(341)과 하부판(342)을 차례로 거치면서 이중으로 액체성분이 분리되어, 상기 배기홈(35)을 통해 배출되는 연기에 포함되는 액체성분을 최소화할 수 있다. 따라서, 상기 전자담배의 사용자는 기체상태의 연기만 흡입할 수 있어, 쾌적한 사용감을 느끼게 된다.The smoke generated in the vaporization device 2 is introduced through the inflow path 33 by the suction pressure, and is discharged to the outside through the liquid separator 34 and the exhaust groove 35 in order. However, the smoke flowing through the inflow path 33 includes a liquid component as described above, the liquid component is removed in the process of passing through the liquid separator 34 to exhaust only the gaseous smoke It is discharged through the groove (35). Looking at the principle that the liquid separator 34 removes the liquid component contained in the smoke, first the smoke introduced through the inflow path 33 hit the upper plate 341 and then the first spacing (h1) It is discharged through, as the smoke hits the top plate 341, the vortex occurs and the pressure and speed is reduced. The smoke is vortexed and hits the top plate 341 several times to increase the contact area, and the pressure and speed decrease so that the time for contacting the top plate 341 becomes long, and the liquid contained in the smoke A part of the component is formed in the upper plate 341, and descends the upper plate 341 by gravity and passes through the first spacing h1, which is caused by the inner surface of the cartridge 3 and the upper surface of the lower plate 342. It is located in the receiving space (S) to be formed. The smoke introduced through the first spacing h1 is discharged through the second spacing h2 after striking the lower plate 342. As the smoke hits the lower plate 342, vortices are generated and pressure is generated. And speed decreases. The smoke is vortexed and hits the bottom plate 342 several times, resulting in a large contact area, and a decrease in pressure and speed resulting in a long time of contact with the bottom plate 342, wherein the small size contained in the smoke The liquid component is formed on the lower plate 342 and is collected downward in the receiving space S by gravity. The smoke introduced into the liquid separator 34 passes through the upper plate 341 and the lower plate 342 in sequence, and the liquid component is separated into two, and the liquid contained in the smoke discharged through the exhaust groove 35 is provided. Ingredients can be minimized. Therefore, the user of the electronic cigarette can only inhale the smoke in the gaseous state, and will feel a comfortable feeling.

상기 수용공간(S)에 분리된 액체성분은 상기 전자담배의 사용 후 상기 카트리지(3) 말단 부분을 들면 상기 제1이격틈(h1)을 통과하고 경사진 하면(321)을 따라 상기 유입로(33)를 통해 상기 액체수집부와 섬유부재(36) 방향으로 흘러 내려 분리된 액체성분을 효과적으로 제거하고 재활용할 수 있다.The liquid component separated in the accommodation space S passes through the first space h1 after the end of the cartridge 3 after the use of the electronic cigarette, and passes along the inclined bottom surface 321. 33) can flow down into the liquid collector and the fiber member 36 to effectively remove and recycle the separated liquid component.

본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 전자담배에 사용되는 카트리지(4)를 도 6 내지 8을 참조하여 설명하면, 상기 카트리지(4)는 용액저장부(42), 유입로(43), 액체분리부(44), 배기홈(45) 등의 구성을 포함한다. 이하에서는 도 1 내지 5를 참조하여 설명한 카트리지(3)와 차이가 있는 액체분리분에 대해서 설명하기로 한다.Referring to the cartridge 4 used for the electronic cigarette according to another embodiment of the present invention with reference to Figures 6 to 8, the cartridge 4 is a solution reservoir 42, the inlet passage 43, the liquid separator 44, the exhaust groove 45, etc. are included. Hereinafter, a liquid separation powder different from the cartridge 3 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 will be described.

상기 액체분리부(44)는 상기 유입로(43)의 하측에 위치하여 상기 유입로(43)를 통해 유입된 연기에 포함되어 있는 액체성분을 제거하는 구성으로, 상부판(441), 하부판(442), 포집체(443) 등을 포함한다.The liquid separator 44 is disposed below the inflow path 43 and removes a liquid component contained in the smoke introduced through the inflow path 43. The upper plate 441 and the lower plate ( 442, collector 443, and the like.

상기 상부판(441)은 상기 유입로(43)의 하측에 위치하며 상기 유입로(43)를 둘러쌓는 카트리지(4) 내면에서 돌출되어 대향되는 방향으로 일정 길이 연장되며, 끝단으로 갈수록 상측 방향으로 기울어지는 형태를 가진 판으로, 상기 상부판(441)에는 상기 유입로(43)로부터 유입되는 연기가 부딪히게 된다. 상기 상부판(441)은 유입되는 연기와의 접촉면적을 최대한 확보하도록 하고, 연기의 흐름을 원활하게 유도하기 위하여 파형 형태를 가지는 것이 바람직하다. 상기 연기는 상기 상부판(441)에 부딪혀 상기 카트리지(4) 내면과 상기 상부판(441) 사이에 형성되는 제1이격틈(h3) 방향으로 향하게 되면서 와류가 발생하고 압력과 속도의 손실이 발생하게 된다. 상기 상부판(441)은 그 말단에 다수의 공극을 포함하는 다공부재(4411)를 포함할 수 있다.The upper plate 441 is located below the inflow path 43 and protrudes from the inner surface of the cartridge 4 surrounding the inflow path 43 and extends in a direction opposite to each other, and goes upward toward the end. The plate having an inclined shape, the upper plate 441 is hit by the smoke flowing from the inflow path (43). The top plate 441 preferably has a wave shape in order to ensure the maximum contact area with the incoming smoke and to smoothly induce the flow of the smoke. The smoke impinges on the top plate 441 and is directed toward the first spacing h3 formed between the inner surface of the cartridge 4 and the top plate 441. Vortex occurs and loss of pressure and speed occurs. Done. The top plate 441 may include a porous member 4411 including a plurality of voids at the end thereof.

상기 다공부재(4411)는 상기 상부판(441)의 말단에 위치하며, 다수의 공극을 포함하는 형태로 이들 공극이 서로 연통되어 망 형태를 가지며 액체성분이 이들 공극 사이로 스며들 수 있게 액체성분의 흡수율을 높인 것으로, 상기 다공부재(4411)를 통과하는 연기에 포함된 액체성분과 상기 상부판(441)에 맺힌 액체성분이 상기 상부판(441)을 타고 흐르게 되면서 상기 다공부재(4411)에 흡수된다. 상기 다공부재(4411)에 흡수된 액체성분은 점점 응집되고 액체 방울이 되어 하중이 증가함에 따라 자유낙하게 한다. 다수의 공극을 가진 재료라면 모두 상기 다공부재(4411)로 사용될 수 있으며, 상기 다공부재(4411)의 바람직한 실시예로는 액체성분을 흡수할 수 있는 스폰지 등과 같은 것이 사용될 수 있다.The porous member 4411 is located at the end of the upper plate 441, and includes a plurality of voids, and these pores are in communication with each other to have a net form and a liquid component therebetween. Increasing the absorption rate of the liquid component so that the liquid component contained in the smoke passing through the porous member 4411 and the liquid component formed on the upper plate 441 flows through the upper plate 441 It is absorbed by the porous member 4411. The liquid component absorbed by the porous member 4411 becomes agglomerated gradually and becomes a liquid drop and freely falls as the load increases. Any material having a plurality of pores may be used as the porous member 4411, and a preferred embodiment of the porous member 4411 may be a sponge or the like that can absorb a liquid component.

상기 하부판(442)은 상기 상부판(441)의 하측에 위치하며 상기 상부판(441)이 돌출되는 일측과 대향되는 타측에서 돌출되어 상기 상부판(441)이 돌출되는 일측 방향으로 일정 길이 연장되며, 끝단을 갈수록 상측 방향으로 기울어지는 형태를 가진 판으로, 상기 제1이격틈(h3)을 통해 유입된 연기와 부딪히게 된다. 상기 하부판(442)은 유입되는 연기와의 접촉면적을 최대한 확보하도록 하고, 연기의 흐름을 원활하게 유도하기 위하여 파형 형태를 가지는 것이 바람직하다. 상기 연기는 상기 하부판(442)에 부딪혀 상기 카트리지(4) 내면과 상기 하부판(442) 사이에 형성되는 제2이격틈(h4) 방향으로 향하게 되면서 와류가 발생하고 압력과 속도의 손실이 발생하게 된다. The lower plate 442 is located on the lower side of the upper plate 441 and protrudes from the other side opposite to the one side from which the upper plate 441 protrudes and extends a predetermined length in one direction in which the upper plate 441 protrudes. The plate has a shape inclined in an upward direction toward the end, and encounters the smoke introduced through the first spacing h3. The lower plate 442 preferably has a wave shape in order to ensure the maximum contact area with the incoming smoke, and to smoothly induce the flow of the smoke. The smoke hits the lower plate 442 and is directed toward the second spacing h4 formed between the inner surface of the cartridge 4 and the lower plate 442, causing vortex and loss of pressure and speed. .

상기 포집체(443)는 상기 하부판(442)의 말단에 위치하여 연기에 포함되어 있는 액체성분을 최종적으로 분리하기 위한 부분으로, 상기 하부판(442)의 말단에서 상기 상부판(441)의 하면까지 연장되어 형성되며, 그 형상은 연기가 통과할 수 있도록 망 형상으로 형성되는 것이 바람직하다. 상기 포집체(443) 내부에는 통과하는 연기와의 접촉되는 면적을 증가시키기 위해 하나 이상의 다면부재(4431)가 포함될 수 있다.The collector 443 is located at the end of the lower plate 442 to finally separate the liquid components contained in the smoke, from the end of the lower plate 442 to the lower surface of the upper plate 441. It is preferably formed extending, the shape is preferably formed into a net shape so that smoke can pass through. The collector 443 may include one or more polyhedral members 4431 to increase the area of contact with the passing smoke.

상기 다면부재(4431)는 상기 포집체(443) 내를 통과하는 연기와의 접촉면적을 증가시키기 위해 상기 포집체(443) 사이에 포함되는 부재로, 바람직하게는 망으로 이루어진 입체형상으로 형성됨으로써 연기가 내부로 통과하면서 접촉되는 면적을 최대화할 수 있다. 도 7을 참조하면, 상기 다면부재(4431)는 겉면과 내부가 망으로 형성되고 내부가 채워지지 않은 구 형상의 입체로 형성될 수 있는데, 이 경우 상기 다면부재(4431)를 통과하는 연기는 상기 다면부재(4431)의 겉면의 망을 지나 내부를 통과하여 다시 겉면의 망을 지나게 되므로 그만큼 접촉되는 면적이 증가하게 되고 압력과 속도가 감소하게 되어 연기에 포함된 액체성분이 상기 다면부재(4431) 내지는 포집체(443)에 맺히게 되고 이것이 응집되면 자유 낙하하여 수용공간(S)에 모이게 된다. The multifaceted member 4431 is a member included between the collector 443 to increase the contact area with the smoke passing through the collector 443, and is preferably formed in a three-dimensional shape made of a net. As the smoke passes through it, the area of contact can be maximized. Referring to FIG. 7, the multifaceted member 4431 may be formed in a three-dimensional shape of a spherical shape in which an outer surface and an inside are formed of a net and the inside of which is not filled. The inner surface of the multifaceted member 4431 passes through the inside of the facet and passes through the facet again, so that the contact area increases and the pressure and speed decrease so that the liquid component contained in the smoke is the facet member 4431. It is formed in the collector 443, and when it is aggregated, it falls freely and collects in the receiving space S.

상기와 같은 구성을 포함하는 액체분리부(44)는 상부판(441)과 하부판(442)에 의해서 연기에 포함되어 있는 액체성분을 분리할 수 있을 뿐만 아니라, 다공부재(4411)와 접촉부재를 통해서도 연기에 포함되어 있는 액체성분을 분리할 수 있어 연기 포함되어 있는 액체성분의 제거효율을 극대화할 수 있는 특징이 있다. The liquid separator 44 having the above-described configuration may not only separate liquid components contained in the smoke by the upper plate 441 and the lower plate 442, but also contact the porous member 4411 and the contact member. It is also possible to separate the liquid components contained in the smoke through it is characterized by maximizing the removal efficiency of the liquid components contained in the smoke.

이상에서, 출원인은 본 발명의 바람직한 실시예들을 설명하였지만, 이와 같은 실시예들은 본 발명의 기술적 사상을 구현하는 일 실시예일 뿐이며 본 발명에 속하는 것으로 해석되어야 한다.In the above, the applicant has described preferred embodiments of the present invention, but these embodiments are only one embodiment for implementing the technical idea of the present invention and should be interpreted as belonging to the present invention.

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용액을 저장하며 연기를 외부로 배출하는 카트리지를 포함하는 전자담배에 있어서,In the electronic cigarette comprising a cartridge for storing the solution and discharge the smoke to the outside, 상기 카트리지는 내면 일측에 형성되어 용액을 저장하는 용액저장부와, 상기 용액저장부에 저장된 용액이 기화장치를 거치면서 형성된 연기가 유입되는 유입로와, 상기 유입로를 통해 유입된 연기에 포함되어 있는 액체성분을 제거하는 액체분리부와, 상기 액체분리부에서 액체성분이 제거된 연기를 외부로 배출하는 배기홈을 포함하며,The cartridge is formed on one side of the inner surface of the solution storage unit for storing the solution, and the solution stored in the solution storage unit is in the inlet path through which the smoke formed while passing through the vaporizer, the smoke introduced through the inlet It includes a liquid separation unit for removing the liquid component and the exhaust groove for discharging the smoke is removed from the liquid component to the outside, 상기 액체분리부는 상기 유입로를 통해 유입된 연기와 액체성분과 부딪혀 와류를 생성하고 속도를 감소시켜 액체성분이 상기 액체분리부에 맺히게 되어 포집되는 것을 특징으로 하는 전자담배.The liquid separation unit is generated by colliding with the smoke and the liquid component introduced through the inlet path to reduce the speed of the electronic component is characterized in that the liquid component is collected in the liquid separator is collected. 제1항에 있어서, 상기 액체분리부는The method of claim 1, wherein the liquid separation unit 상기 유입로의 하측에 위치하며 상기 카트리지 내면 일측에서 돌출되어 대향되는 방향으로 일정 길이 연장되는 상부판과, 상기 상부판의 하측에 위치하며 상기 상부판이 돌출되는 일측과 대향되는 타측에서 돌출되어 상기 상부판이 돌출되는 일측 방향으로 일정 길이 연장되는 하부판을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 전자담배.The upper plate is located on the lower side of the inflow path and protrudes from one side of the inner surface of the cartridge and extends in a opposite direction, and the upper plate is located on the lower side of the upper plate and is protruded from the other side of the upper plate. Electronic cigarette, characterized in that it comprises a lower plate extending a predetermined length in one direction in which the plate protrudes. 제2항에 있어서,The method of claim 2, 상기 상부판과 하부판은 각각 말단으로 갈수록 상측 방향을 향해 경사지는 형태를 가지는 것을 특징으로 하는 전자담배.The upper plate and the lower plate are electronic cigarettes, characterized in that each has a form inclined toward the upper direction toward the end. 제3항에 있어서, 상기 용액저장부는 The method of claim 3, wherein the solution storage unit 하면이 상기 카트리지 내면에 접촉하는 일측에서 대향되는 타측으로 갈수록 상측 방향을 향해 경사지는 형태를 가지는 것을 특징으로 하는 전자담배.Electronic cigarettes characterized in that the lower surface is inclined toward the upper direction toward the other side facing from the one side in contact with the inner surface of the cartridge. 제2항에 있어서,The method of claim 2, 상기 용액저장부는 상면을 덮는 덮개를 추가로 포함하며, 상기 덮개는 상하관통되어 형성되며 상면의 직경이 하면의 직경보다 큰 절두원추형상을 가지는 수용홈을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 전자담배.The solution reservoir further comprises a cover for covering the upper surface, wherein the cover is formed through the upper and lower e-cigarette, characterized in that it comprises a receiving groove having a truncated cone shape larger than the diameter of the upper surface. 제2항에 있어서,The method of claim 2, 상기 액체분리부는 상기 하부판의 말단에 연결되는 포집체를 추가로 포함하며, 상기 포집체는 그 내부에 하나 이상의 다면부재를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 전자담배.The liquid separator further comprises a collector connected to the end of the lower plate, wherein the collector comprises at least one multi-faceted member therein. 제6항에 있어서, 상기 다면부재는The method of claim 6, wherein the multi-faceted member 망으로 이루어진 입체형상으로 형성됨으로써 연기가 내부로 통과하면서 접촉되는 면적을 최대화할 수 있는 것을 특징으로 하는 전자담배.E-cigarette, characterized in that it is formed in a three-dimensional shape consisting of a network to maximize the area of the smoke as it passes through. 제2항에 있어서,The method of claim 2, 상기 상부판과 하부판은 각각 파형 형상으로 형성됨으로써 연기와의 접촉면적을 넓힐 수 있는 것을 특징으로 하는 전자담배.The upper plate and the lower plate are each formed in a wave shape, the electronic cigarette, characterized in that to increase the contact area with the smoke. 제2항에 있어서, 상기 상부판은The method of claim 2, wherein the top plate is 상기 상부판의 말단에 위치하며 다소의 공극을 포함하는 다공부재를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 전자담배.Electronic cigarette, characterized in that it comprises a porous member which is located at the end of the top plate and includes some pores.
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