Atomizer and electronic cigarette having same

Abstract

An exemplary atomizer includes a liquid supply component, an atomizing assembly, and a piercing means. The liquid supply component is configured for storing tobacco liquid. The liquid supply component has a sealing means for sealing the tobacco liquid therein. The piercing means for piercing the sealing structure so that the tobacco liquid flows to the atomizing assembly. The atomizing assembly is configured for heating the tobacco liquid to form aerosol.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An atomizer, comprising:
 a liquid supply component, the liquid supply component being configured for storing tobacco liquid, the liquid supply component having a sealing means for sealing the tobacco liquid therein;   an atomizing assembly; and   a piercing means for piercing the sealing structure so that the tobacco liquid flows to the atomizing assembly, the atomizing assembly configured for heating the tobacco liquid to form aerosol.   
     
     
         2 . The atomizer according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an atomizing sleeve;   a mouthpiece connected to one end of the atomizing sleeve;   wherein the piercing means and the atomizing assembly are received in the atomizing sleeve, the piercing means comprises a first liquid absorbing element, the atomizing assembly comprises a second liquid absorbing element and a heating wire wound around the second liquid absorbing element, the first liquid absorbing element is connected to the second liquid absorbing element, and the first liquid absorbing element is configured for conveying the tobacco liquid to the second liquid absorbing element.   
     
     
         3 . The atomizer according to  claim 2 , wherein the piercing means further comprises a supporting element surrounding the first liquid absorbing element, and the first liquid absorbing element extends through the supporting element. 
     
     
         4 . The atomizer according to  claim 2 , wherein a length direction of the first liquid absorbing element is substantially perpendicular to a length direction of the second liquid absorbing element, and the end of the first liquid absorbing element is connected to a middle portion of the second liquid absorbing element in the length direction. 
     
     
         5 . The atomizer according to  claim 3 , wherein the atomizing assembly further comprises a connector arranged at an end of the atomizing sleeve away from the mouthpiece, and the connector being configured for connecting to a power supply. 
     
     
         6 . The atomizer according to  claim 5 , wherein the connector is annular, the supporting element is fixed on the connector, the connector comprises a silicone holder received in the connector, the silicone holder and the supporting element cooperatively define an atomizing cavity, and the atomizing assembly is accommodated in the atomizing cavity. 
     
     
         7 . The atomizer according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an atomizing sleeve, the piercing means being received in the atomizing sleeve; and   a connector arranged at an end of the atomizing sleeve, the connector being configured for connecting to a power supply;   wherein the atomizing assembly is positioned between the piercing means and the connector; the liquid supply component comprises a liquid tank and an engaging part, the engaging part is configured for connecting to an opposite end of the atomizing sleeve; the liquid tank defines an opening at one end, the sealing means is arranged at one end of the liquid tank, the sealing means comprises a silica gel stopper, the silica gel stopper has a thin film integrally formed, and the thin film is configured for sealing the opening.   
     
     
         8 . The atomizer according to  claim 7 , wherein the liquid supply component further comprises a mouthpiece, the liquid tank and mouthpiece are engaged by interference fit, and the engaging part is provided at an end of the mouthpiece. 
     
     
         9 . The atomizer according to  claim 7 , wherein the silica gel stopper further comprises a supporting ring provided in the silica gel stopper, and the supporting ring is configured for preventing the silica gel stopper from deforming. 
     
     
         10 . The atomizer according to  claim 8 , wherein an outer diameter of the liquid tank is smaller than an inner diameter of the atomizing sleeve, the liquid tank has a cut-off surface extending along an axial direction on an outer wall, and the cut-off surface and the mouthpiece cooperatively define a first air passage. 
     
     
         11 . The atomizer according to  claim 7 , wherein the connector comprises a connecting sleeve fixedly connected to the atomizing sleeve, and a tubular electrode, the tubular electrode is received in the connecting sleeve, and is insulated from the tubular electrode, the atomizing assembly comprises a heating element, and two opposite ends of the heating element are respectively connected to the connecting sleeve and the tubular electrode. 
     
     
         12 . The atomizer according to  claim 11 , wherein the atomizing assembly further comprises a holder, a liquid conducting element, and a porous liquid absorbing body; the holder and the piercing means cooperatively define an atomizing cavity, the liquid conducting element is arranged in the atomizing cavity; the porous liquid absorbing body is arranged between the piercing means and the liquid conducting element, the porous liquid absorbing body is in contact with the liquid conducting element, and the heating element is wound around the liquid conducting element. 
     
     
         13 . The atomizer according to  claim 12 , wherein the tubular electrode defines a central hole communicating with the atomizing cavity, the piercing means and the atomizing sleeve cooperatively define an air gap, the atomizing sleeve and the liquid tank cooperatively define a gap, the central hole, the atomizing cavity, the air gap and the annular gap cooperatively form a second air passage. 
     
     
         14 . The atomizer according to  claim 7 , wherein the piercing means comprises a pricking part configured for piercing the sealing structure. 
     
     
         15 . The atomizer according to  claim 7 , wherein the atomizing sleeve and the liquid tank are made of transparent material. 
     
     
         16 . An electronic cigarette, comprising:
 an atomizer according to  claim 1 ; and   a power supply configured for supplying the atomizer power.