Aerosol generating device

Abstract

This application provides an aerosol generating device, including a device body and a liquid reservoir. The liquid reservoir includes: a first housing defining a first liquid storage chamber; a nozzle disposed in the first housing; and a first air tube disposed within the first housing and defining a first air passage, the first air tube having a first opening. The device body includes: a second housing defining a second liquid storage chamber; an atomizing component disposed within the second housing; a second air tube disposed within the second housing and defining a second air passage, the second air passage having a second opening; and an airflow sensor communicating with the second air passage for sensing changes in airflow within the second air passage. The liquid reservoir is connected to the device body, establishing a liquid flow channel. The liquid reservoir is movable from a first position to a second position. When the liquid reservoir is in the first position, the liquid flow channel is closed, and the first and second openings remain disconnected, preventing the atomizing component from depleting the liquid matrix in the second liquid storage chamber and causing dry burning.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of aerosol generation technology, and particularly to aerosol generation apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] The prior art provides a typical aerosol generating device, which includes a separate liquid reservoir and a device body. The liquid reservoir is used to store a certain volume of liquid matrix, and the device body is provided with an atomizing component for receiving the liquid matrix and evaporating the liquid matrix by heating.

[0003] In some designs, the liquid reservoir and the main body of the device typically establish liquid communication through a liquid guide column with a liquid guide hole. The first housing of the liquid reservoir has a first protrusion, and the second housing of the main body of the device has a guide groove and a limiting groove. After the liquid reservoir is installed on the main body of the device, the user can rotate the first housing of the liquid reservoir and the second housing of the main body relative to each other to open or close the liquid outlet of the liquid reservoir. However, when the liquid outlet is closed, the user can still trigger the airflow sensor when drawing air, thereby activating the atomizing component. In this case, there is a risk that the liquid matrix in the second liquid reservoir chamber will be depleted, which may cause the atomizing component to overheat due to insufficient liquid supply, thereby generating aerosol components that pose a safety risk.

[0004] Application content

[0005] To address the issue that when the liquid channel between the liquid reservoir and the atomizing component in an aerosol generator is closed, the atomizing component can still operate, potentially leading to the generation of aerosol components that pose a safety risk.

[0006] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating apparatus, including an apparatus body and a reservoir for replenishing the apparatus body with a liquid matrix.

[0007] The liquid reservoir includes:

[0008] A first housing, wherein a first liquid storage chamber for storing a liquid matrix is ​​defined within the first housing;

[0009] The suction nozzle is disposed on or is part of the first housing;

[0010] A first air tube is disposed within the first housing and defines a first air passage communicating with the mouthpiece, the end of the first air tube opposite to the mouthpiece having a first opening;

[0011] The main body of the device includes:

[0012] The second housing has a second liquid storage chamber defined therein for storing a liquid matrix;

[0013] An atomizing component, disposed within the second housing, is used to atomize a liquid matrix originating from the second liquid storage chamber to generate an aerosol;

[0014] A second air tube is disposed within the second housing and defines a second air passage, the second air passage having a second opening that can mate with the first opening;

[0015] An airflow sensor, connected to the second airway, is used to sense changes in airflow within the second airway;

[0016] The reservoir is configured to connect to the main body of the device, thereby establishing a flow channel between them to provide the liquid matrix in the first reservoir to the second reservoir.

[0017] When the reservoir is connected to the main body of the device, the reservoir can move from a first position to a second position relative to the main body of the device. When the reservoir is in the first position, the liquid flow channel is closed, and the first opening and the second opening remain disconnected, thereby limiting the transfer of suction negative pressure in the first air passage to the second air passage and triggering the airflow sensor. When the reservoir is in the second position, the liquid flow channel is opened, and the first opening and the second opening remain airtightly connected.

[0018] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating device. When the reservoir is in a first position, there is an air cavity between the reservoir and the device body. The air cavity is connected to the first air passage. When the nozzle is suctioned, the air in the air cavity can replenish the first air passage.

[0019] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating device, the main body of which includes a second support, the second support being disposed within a second housing, and the second support having a liquid inlet channel communicating with a second liquid storage chamber.

[0020] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating device, the main body of which further includes a first sealing member disposed on a second support. The first sealing member has a first through hole, which communicates with the liquid inlet channel.

[0021] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating device, wherein the liquid reservoir further includes a first support installed in the first housing, the first support including a liquid guide column extending away from the first liquid storage cavity, the liquid guide column being hollow and having at least one liquid guide hole thereon.

[0022] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating device, wherein when the liquid reservoir is in a first position, the liquid guide hole is located in the first through hole or the liquid inlet channel; and when the liquid reservoir is in a second position, the liquid guide hole is located in the second liquid storage chamber.

[0023] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating device, wherein the first bracket includes a second protrusion extending from the first bracket to the second bracket, and the second bracket is provided with a clearance portion, and the first bracket and the second bracket are positioned during the installation process through the second protrusion and the clearance portion.

[0024] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating device, wherein the liquid reservoir further includes a liquid output component having an outlet for discharging a liquid matrix from a first liquid reservoir. The liquid output component is rotatable relative to the first support between a third position and a fourth position. When the liquid output component is in the third position, the outlet is in communication with the liquid guide hole. When the liquid output component is in the fourth position, the outlet is blocked and closed, thereby preventing the first liquid reservoir from discharging the liquid matrix into the liquid guide hole.

[0025] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating device, wherein the liquid reservoir includes a second seal, and the second seal has a raised rib on the side facing the liquid guide column, the raised rib defining a limiting groove for the liquid output component in the rotation path.

[0026] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating device, wherein the first housing has a first snap-fit ​​portion, the liquid output component has a second snap-fit ​​portion, and the first housing and the liquid output component are connected through the first snap-fit ​​portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion.

[0027] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating device, wherein the liquid output component includes a first sliding portion, the first support includes a second sliding portion, and the liquid output component and the first support are rotatably connected through the first sliding portion and the second sliding portion.

[0028] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating apparatus, wherein the reservoir is configured to be operable to rotate relative to the apparatus body and to move longitudinally from a first position to a second position along a predetermined trajectory path.

[0029] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating device, wherein the first housing includes a first protrusion, and the second housing defines a guide groove and a limiting groove. The first protrusion is slidably disposed in the guide groove and the limiting groove. The guide groove defines a portion of the path from the first housing to the second housing, and the limiting groove defines the path from the first support to the second position.

[0030] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating apparatus, wherein the guide groove extends along the axial direction of the apparatus body.

[0031] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating device, wherein the limiting groove is configured as an inclined groove or an arc-shaped groove that deviates from the axial direction of the main body of the device.

[0032] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating apparatus, wherein a liquid storage element for absorbing and retaining a liquid matrix is ​​provided in the second liquid storage chamber.

[0033] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating device, wherein the inner wall of the first air pipe is provided with a first groove; and / or the inner wall of the second air pipe is provided with a second groove.

[0034] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating device, wherein the liquid reservoir includes a second sealing member disposed in the mounting groove of the liquid output member, the second sealing member having a third through hole communicating with the first gas pipe, and the inner sidewall of the third through hole having a third groove communicating with the first groove.

[0035] The liquid reservoir and main body of the aerosol generating device of this application, when the liquid reservoir 1 is in the first position, the liquid flow channel is closed, and the first opening and the second opening are kept disconnected. When the user draws in, the negative pressure cannot be transmitted to the second airway and thus trigger the airflow sensor. This avoids the atomizing component from depleting the liquid matrix in the second liquid reservoir and causing dry burning, thereby generating aerosol components that pose a safety risk. Attached Figure Description

[0036] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a liquid reservoir according to one embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the main body of a device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a first sealing element according to an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a first bracket according to an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a liquid output device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a liquid output device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a second seal according to an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a second seal according to an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the first housing according to an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the second housing according to one embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the second support and the second air tube according to one embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the second support and the second air tube according to one embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of an atomizing component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of a support tube according to an embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 17 A schematic diagram of an aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment of this application.

[0054] In the picture:

[0055] 10. Aerosol generating device;

[0056] 1. Liquid reservoir;

[0057] 11. First housing; 111. First liquid storage cavity; 112. First gap; 113. First snap-fit ​​portion; 114. First protrusion;

[0058] 12. First support; 121. Liquid guide column; 122. Liquid guide hole; 123. Second sliding part; 124. Second protrusion;

[0059] 13. First trachea; 131. First airway; 132. First opening; 134. First groove;

[0060] 14. Liquid output component; 141. Liquid outlet; 142. Mounting groove; 143. Second snap-fit ​​part; 144. First sliding part; 145. Fifth through hole; 1451. Fifth groove.

[0061] 15. Second seal; 151. Second through hole; 152. Raised rib; 1521. First raised rib; 153. Limiting groove; 154. Third through hole; 1541. Third groove;

[0062] 16. Third sealing element;

[0063] 17. Suction nozzle;

[0064] 101. Liquid flow channel; 102. Air cavity;

[0065] 2. Main body of the device;

[0066] 21. Second housing; 211. Second liquid storage chamber; 212. Guide groove; 213. Limiting groove; 214. Third snap-fit ​​part; 215. Liquid storage component;

[0067] 22. Second support; 221. Liquid inlet channel; 222. Fourth locking part; 223. Clearance part;

[0068] 23. Second trachea; 231. Second airway; 232. Second opening; 233. Second groove;

[0069] 24. First seal; 241. First through hole; 242. Fourth through hole;

[0070] 25. Atomizing component; 251. Support tube; 2511. Fourth groove; 252. Liquid guide; 253. Heating component;

[0071] 26. Battery components;

[0072] 27. Airflow sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0073] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0074] The terms "first," "second," and "third" used in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying the quantity or order of the indicated technical features relative to their importance. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship or movement of the components in a specific orientation (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific orientation changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0075] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0076] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be intervening elements. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or there may be one or more intervening elements. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementations.

[0077] One embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating device 10, such as... Figure 1-4 As shown, it includes a device body 2 and a reservoir 1 for replenishing the device body 2 with liquid matrix.

[0078] The reservoir 1 includes a first housing 11, a nozzle 17, and a first air tube 13. The first housing 11 defines a first reservoir chamber 111 for storing a liquid matrix. The nozzle 17 is disposed in or is part of the first housing 11. The first air tube 13 is disposed in the first housing 11 and defines a first air passage 131 communicating with the nozzle, and the end of the first air tube 13 opposite to the nozzle 17 has a first opening 132.

[0079] The main body 2 of the device includes a second housing 21, an atomizing assembly 25, a second air tube 23, and an airflow sensor 27. The second housing 21 defines a second liquid storage chamber 211 for storing a liquid matrix. The atomizing assembly 25 is disposed within the second housing 21 and is used to atomize the liquid matrix originating from the second liquid storage chamber 211 to generate an aerosol. The second air tube 23 is disposed within the second housing 21 and defines a second air passage 231, which has a second opening 232 that can mate with a first opening 132. The airflow sensor 27 communicates with the second air passage 231 and is used to sense changes in airflow within the second air passage 231.

[0080] The reservoir 1 is configured to connect to the device body 2, thereby establishing a liquid flow channel 101 between them to supply the liquid matrix in the first reservoir 111 to the second reservoir 211. While the reservoir 1 is connected to the device body 2, the reservoir 1 can move relative to the device body 2 from a first position to a second position. When the reservoir 1 is in the first position, the liquid flow channel 101 is closed, and the first opening 132 and the second opening 232 remain disconnected, thereby limiting the transfer of suction negative pressure in the first air passage 131 to the second air passage 231, which in turn triggers the airflow sensor 27. When the reservoir 1 is in the second position, the liquid flow channel 101 is opened, and the first opening 132 and the second opening 232 remain airtightly connected.

[0081] In the aerosol generating device 10 of this application, when the liquid reservoir 1 is in the first position, the liquid flow channel 101 is closed, and the first opening 132 and the second opening 232 remain disconnected. When the user inhales, the negative pressure cannot be transmitted to the second airway 231 to trigger the airflow sensor 27, thus preventing the atomizing component 25 from depleting the liquid matrix in the second liquid reservoir 211 and causing dry burning, thereby generating aerosol components that pose a safety risk.

[0082] In one embodiment of this application, the liquid reservoir 1 includes a suction nozzle 17, which can be held in the mouth by a user. The first housing 11, the suction nozzle 17, and the air tube 13 are integrally formed. In another embodiment of this application, the liquid reservoir 1 further includes a suction nozzle 17, which can be held in the mouth by a user. The first housing 11, the suction nozzle 17, and the air tube 13 are connected by assembly.

[0083] In one embodiment of this application, the liquid matrix may comprise a liquid containing tobacco-containing substances with volatile tobacco aroma components, or it may be a liquid containing non-tobacco substances. The liquid matrix may comprise water, pharmaceutical solutions, solvents, ethanol, plant extracts, fragrances, flavorings, or vitamin mixtures, etc. Fragrances may include areca nut extract, menthol, peppermint, spearmint oil, various fruit flavoring components, etc., but are not limited thereto. Flavorings contain ingredients that can provide the user with various fragrances or flavors. Vitamin mixtures may be mixtures containing at least one of vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, and vitamin E, but are not limited thereto. Based on the different properties of the liquid matrix, aerosol matrix reservoirs can be used in different fields, such as medical applications and electronic aerosol atomization.

[0084] In one embodiment of this application, when the reservoir 1 is in the first position, there is an air cavity 102 between the reservoir 1 and the device body 2. The air cavity 102 is connected to the first air passage 131 and can communicate with the outside air. When the suction nozzle 17 is applied to the suction, the air in the air cavity 102 can be replenished to the first air passage 131.

[0085] In one embodiment of this application, the first air tube 13 and the second air tube 23 may have a first through hole and a second through hole, respectively. When the liquid storage chamber 1 is in the first position, the first through hole and the second through hole are connected, and air in the air chamber 102 can enter the first air passage 131, thereby limiting the suction negative pressure in the first air passage 131 from being transmitted to the second air passage 231 and triggering the airflow sensor 27. When the liquid storage chamber 1 is in the second position, the first through hole and the second through hole are staggered, and the first air passage 131 and the second air passage 231 are connected, and the suction negative pressure in the first air passage 131 can be transmitted to the second air passage 231 and trigger the airflow sensor 27.

[0086] In one embodiment of this application, the liquid reservoir 1 includes a first support 12 installed within a first housing 11. The first housing 11 and the first support 12 define a first liquid storage cavity 111 for storing a liquid matrix. The first support 12 includes a liquid guide column 121 extending away from the first liquid storage cavity 111. The liquid guide column 121 is hollow and has at least one liquid guide hole 122 thereon. In one embodiment of this application, the hollow liquid guide column 121 and the liquid guide hole 122 constitute a liquid flow channel 101 for supplying the liquid matrix in the first liquid storage cavity 111 to the second liquid storage cavity 211.

[0087] In one embodiment of this application, the device body 2 includes a second support 22 disposed within a second housing 21. The second support 22 has a liquid inlet channel 221 communicating with a second liquid storage chamber 211, and a liquid guide column 121 can extend into the liquid inlet channel 221. In one embodiment of this application, the second support 22 defines the second liquid storage chamber 211.

[0088] In one embodiment of this application, the liquid reservoir 1 includes a first support 12, and the device body 2 includes a second support 22. The second support 22 is provided with a liquid guiding column and a liquid guiding hole. The hollow liquid guiding column and the liquid guiding hole constitute a liquid flow channel 101 for providing the liquid matrix in the first liquid reservoir 111 to the second liquid reservoir 211.

[0089] In one embodiment of this application, the second support 22 and the second air tube 23 can be integrally formed. In another embodiment of this application, the second air tube 23 is inserted into the second support 22.

[0090] In one embodiment of this application, the device body 2 includes a first sealing member 24, which is disposed on the second bracket 22, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the first sealing member 24 has a first through hole 241, and the second bracket 22 has a liquid inlet channel 221, with the first through hole 241 and the liquid inlet channel 221 communicating. In one embodiment of this application, the first sealing member 24 has a fourth through hole 242, through which the second air tube 23 passes.

[0091] In one embodiment of this application, when the liquid reservoir 1 is in the first position, the liquid guide hole 122 is located in the first through hole 241 or the liquid inlet channel 221, so that the liquid matrix in the first liquid reservoir 111 cannot enter the second liquid reservoir 211; when the liquid reservoir 1 is in the second position, the liquid guide hole 122 is located in the second liquid reservoir 211, so that the liquid matrix in the first liquid reservoir 111 can enter the second liquid reservoir 211.

[0092] In one embodiment of this application, the number of liquid guiding columns 121 can be multiple, and the number of liquid guiding holes 122 corresponds to the number of liquid guiding columns 121. In one embodiment of this application, two liquid guiding holes 122 are formed on one liquid guiding column 121, and the two liquid guiding holes 122 on one liquid guiding column 121 are arranged opposite to each other. In one embodiment of this application, the number of liquid guiding columns 121 is two. When the liquid matrix in the liquid guiding hole 122 of one liquid guiding column 121 enters the second liquid storage chamber 211 from the first liquid storage chamber 111, the air pressure in the first liquid storage chamber 111 decreases. At this time, the air in the second liquid storage chamber 211 can enter the first liquid storage chamber 211 through the liquid guiding hole 122 of the other liquid guiding column 121, thereby preventing the liquid matrix in the first liquid storage chamber 111 from being unable to enter the second liquid storage chamber 211 due to the decrease in air pressure.

[0093] In one embodiment of this application, a liquid guiding hole 122 is disposed on the sidewall of the liquid guiding column 121. In another embodiment of this application, the diameter of the liquid guiding hole 122 is smaller than the inner diameter of the hollow portion of the liquid guiding column 121. The smaller diameter of the liquid guiding hole 122 relative to the inner diameter of the hollow portion of the liquid guiding column 121 results in a slower outflow rate of the liquid matrix from the hollow portion of the liquid guiding column 121, thereby preventing leakage of the liquid matrix from the atomizing assembly 25 after excessive liquid matrix is ​​retained in the liquid storage component 215 of the second liquid storage chamber 211.

[0094] In one embodiment of this application, the aperture or diameter of the liquid guiding hole 122 is 0.5mm-1.5mm. In one embodiment of this application, the liquid guiding hole 122 is circular, elongated, or other shaped opening, and the diameter of the liquid guiding hole 122 is 0.5mm-1.5mm, so that the liquid guiding hole 122 has a capillary effect. When the aerosol generating device 10 is drawn in by the user, the air pressure in the second liquid storage chamber 211 decreases, while the air pressure in the first liquid storage chamber 111 remains unchanged, so that the liquid matrix in the first liquid storage chamber 111 enters the second liquid storage chamber 211 through the liquid guiding column 121. When the aerosol generating device 10 is not in working state, the air pressure in the first liquid storage chamber 111 and the second liquid storage chamber 211 remains balanced. The liquid guiding hole 122 has a certain capillary effect on the liquid matrix therein, and the liquid matrix is ​​retained in the liquid guiding hole 122, thus preventing the liquid matrix from continuously entering the second liquid storage chamber 211 when the aerosol generating device 10 is not working, thereby preventing the liquid matrix from leaking through the atomizing component 25. In one embodiment of this application, the aperture or diameter of the liquid guiding hole 122 can be 0.5 mm, 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.2 mm or 1.5 mm.

[0095] In one embodiment of this application, when the liquid reservoir 1 is in the first position, the liquid guide hole 122 is located in the liquid inlet channel 221, and the liquid guide column 121 abuts against the liquid storage component 215. In another embodiment of this application, when the liquid reservoir 1 is in the first position, the liquid guide hole 122 is located in the liquid inlet channel, and the liquid guide column 121 and the liquid storage component 215 have a certain gap, which is 0.5mm-1.5mm, allowing capillary action between the liquid guide component 121 and the liquid storage component to maintain a certain amount of liquid matrix. In another embodiment of this application, when the liquid reservoir 1 is in the first position, the liquid guide hole 122 is located in the second liquid storage chamber 211, and the liquid guide column 121 is inserted into the liquid storage component 215.

[0096] In one embodiment of this application, the end of the liquid guiding column 121 is tapered, and the first through hole 241 of the first seal 24 includes a sealing film, which is tapered, and the liquid guiding column 121 can puncture the sealing film.

[0097] In one embodiment of this application, the outer wall of the liquid guiding column 121 and the inner wall of the liquid flow channel 221 maintain a distance between 0.1 mm and 1.0 mm. At this time, there is also a capillary effect between the outer wall of the liquid guide column 121 and the inner wall of the liquid flow channel 221. When the aerosol generating device 10 is drawn by the user, the air pressure in the second liquid storage chamber 211 decreases, while the air pressure in the first liquid storage chamber 111 remains unchanged, so that the liquid matrix in the first liquid storage chamber 111 enters the second liquid storage chamber 211 through the liquid guide column 121. When the aerosol generating device 10 is not in working condition, the air pressure in the first liquid storage chamber 111 and the second liquid storage chamber 211 remains balanced. The outer wall of the liquid guide column 121 and the inner wall of the liquid flow channel 221 have a certain capillary effect on the liquid matrix therein. The liquid matrix is ​​held between the outer wall of the liquid guide column 121 and the inner wall of the liquid flow channel 221, which avoids the liquid matrix from continuously entering the second liquid storage chamber 211 when the aerosol generating device 10 is not working, thereby preventing the liquid matrix from leaking through the atomizing component 25. In one embodiment of this application, the distance between the outer wall of the liquid guiding column 121 and the inner wall of the liquid flow channel 221 can be 0.1 mm, 0.2 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm, or 1.0 mm.

[0098] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first seal 24 is located on the side of the second bracket 22 facing the liquid reservoir 1. When the liquid reservoir 1 is installed on the main body 2 of the device, the liquid guide column 121 of the first bracket 12 is first inserted into the first through hole of the first seal 24, and then inserted into the liquid inlet channel 221 of the second bracket 22.

[0099] In one embodiment of this application, the liquid reservoir 1 includes a liquid output component 14, such as... Figure 7-8 As shown, the liquid output component 14 has an outlet 141 for discharging liquid matrix from the first liquid storage chamber 111. The liquid output component 14 can rotate relative to the first support 12 between a third position and a fourth position. When the liquid output component 14 is in the third position, the outlet 141 is open, thereby communicating with the liquid guide hole 122. When the liquid output component 14 is in the fourth position, the outlet 141 is blocked and closed, thereby preventing the first liquid storage chamber 111 from discharging liquid matrix into the second liquid storage chamber 211. The liquid reservoir 1 can be operatively connected to the device body 2 from a separated state. After the liquid reservoir 1 is connected to the device body 2, the device body 2 can drive the liquid output component 14 to rotate. The liquid output component 14 remains connected to the device body 2 and cannot be separated, thereby allowing the user to open and close the outlet 141 according to usage, thereby preventing liquid matrix leakage.

[0100] In one embodiment of this application, the reservoir 1 includes a second seal 15, such as Figure 9-10As shown, the second seal 15 is disposed in the mounting groove 142 of the liquid output component 14, and the second seal 15 defines a second through hole 151, which is connected to the liquid outlet 142.

[0101] In one embodiment of this application, the second seal 15 is provided with a rib 152 on the side facing the guide liquid column 121, and the rib 152 defines a limit groove 153 for the liquid output member 14 on the rotation path.

[0102] In one embodiment of this application, the rib 152 includes an annular first rib 1521, and a second through hole 151 is located within the first rib 1521. When the liquid output component 14 is in the third position, the liquid outlet 141 is opened, and the first rib 1521 seals the second through hole 151 and the liquid inlet channel 221. In another embodiment of this application, the rib 152 includes an annular second rib, and the first rib 1521 and the second rib are located at both ends of the limiting groove 153. When the liquid output component 14 is in the fourth position, the liquid outlet 141 is blocked, and the second rib is located between the second seal 15 and the liquid inlet channel 221 to prevent leakage of the liquid matrix in the liquid inlet channel 221.

[0103] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 11 As shown, the first housing 11 has a first latching portion 113, and the liquid output component 14 has a second latching portion 143. The first housing 11 and the liquid output component 14 are connected via the first latching portion 113 and the second latching portion 143. The liquid output component 14 is fixedly connected to the first housing 11. In one embodiment of this application, one of the first latching portion 113 and the second latching portion 143 is a buckle, and the other of the first latching portion 113 and the second latching portion 143 is a slot.

[0104] In one embodiment of this application, the liquid output component 14 includes a first sliding portion 144, and the first support 12 includes a second sliding portion 123. The liquid output component 14 and the first support 12 are rotatably connected via the first sliding portion 144 and the second sliding portion 123. In one embodiment of this application, one of the first sliding portion 144 and the second sliding portion 123 is a slide rail, and the other of the first sliding portion 144 and the second sliding portion 123 is a slider. In one embodiment of this application, the number of first sliding portions 144 and the number of second sliding portions 123 are corresponding. In one embodiment of this application, the number of both first sliding portions 144 and second sliding portions 123 is four.

[0105] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 12As shown, the first housing 11 includes a first protrusion 114, and the second housing 21 defines a guide groove 212 and a limiting groove 213. The first protrusion 114 is slidably disposed in the guide groove 212 and the limiting groove 213. The guide groove 213 defines a portion of the path from the first housing 11 to the second housing 21, and the limiting groove 213 defines the path from the liquid reservoir 1 to the second position.

[0106] In one embodiment of this application, the movement of the reservoir 1 and the device body 2 between a first position and a second position includes only the linear displacement of the reservoir 1 relative to the device body 2 in the axial direction. For example, when the reservoir 1 is in the first position, there is a gap between the first housing and the second housing on their outer surfaces, and the two liquid guide columns in the reservoir 1 are located inside the seal of the device body 2 or surrounded by the seal by the liquid guide holes on the liquid guide columns, while the first opening of the first air pipe and the second opening of the second air pipe are disconnected to form a gap. When the reservoir 1 is linearly moved to the second position, the liquid guide holes on the liquid guide columns pass through the seal and enter the second reservoir cavity, while the first opening of the first air pipe moves downward, thereby forming an airtight connection with the second opening of the second air pipe. In another embodiment of this application, the movement of the reservoir 1 and the device body 2 between the first position and the second position includes only the rotation of the reservoir 1 relative to the device body 2 in the circumferential direction; for example, there is a notch or groove between the first air pipe and the second air pipe that can constitute a non-airtight connection in a certain rotational position.

[0107] In another embodiment of this application, the movement of the reservoir 1 and the device body 2 between the first and second positions simultaneously includes rotation of the reservoir 1 relative to the device body 2 in the circumferential direction and displacement in the longitudinal direction. As an example, the guide groove 212 extends along the axial direction of the device body 2, and the limiting groove 213 is configured as an inclined groove or arc-shaped groove deviating from the axial direction of the device body 2. The first housing 11 is first installed to the second housing 21 along the axial direction of the aerosol generating device 10. In one embodiment of this application, the first housing 11 is spirally installed to the second housing 21 relative to the second housing 21 along the axial direction of the aerosol generating device 10; that is, during the installation of the first housing 11 to the second housing 21, there is both circumferential displacement and axial displacement.

[0108] In one embodiment of this application, the first protrusion 114 is circular, which makes the process of installing the first housing 11 onto the second housing 21 smoother.

[0109] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 13As shown, the second housing 21 includes a third snap-fit ​​portion 214, and the second bracket 22 includes a fourth snap-fit ​​portion 222. The second housing 21 and the second bracket 22 are connected through the third snap-fit ​​portion 214 and the fourth snap-fit ​​portion 222. In one embodiment of this application, one of the third snap-fit ​​portion 214 and the fourth snap-fit ​​portion 222 is a buckle, and the other of the third snap-fit ​​portion 214 and the fourth snap-fit ​​portion 222 is a slot.

[0110] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 4 As shown, the second liquid storage chamber 211 is provided with a liquid storage component 215 for absorbing and retaining the liquid matrix.

[0111] In one embodiment of this application, the liquid storage component 215 includes a capillary wick material and fills at least a portion of the space in the second liquid storage cavity 211 to retain the liquid matrix. In another embodiment of this application, the liquid storage component 215 completely fills the second liquid storage cavity 211, and the liquid matrix in the first liquid storage cavity 12 is absorbed by the liquid storage component 215 after entering the second liquid storage cavity 211. In yet another embodiment of this application, the liquid storage component 215 only fills a portion of the space in the second liquid storage cavity 211. A portion of the liquid matrix entering the second liquid storage cavity 211 from the first liquid storage cavity 111 is absorbed by the liquid storage component 215, while the remaining portion is distributed in the unfilled space of the second liquid storage cavity 211. The liquid matrix in the second liquid storage chamber 211 is received or retained by the liquid storage component 215 in whole or in part, so that the liquid matrix in the second liquid storage chamber 211 is not easy to leak through the atomizing component 25 during the transportation or standing of the aerosol generating device 10; and the user can obtain a better taste in the initial stage of inhalation when using the aerosol generating device 10.

[0112] In one embodiment of this application, the liquid reservoir 215 can be made of an elastic organic porous material. The liquid reservoir 215 can have a hardness or flexibility between that of conventional flexible plant cotton / non-woven fabric (Shore hardness less than 20A) and rigid porous ceramic / microporous metal (Shore hardness greater than 80A), thus exhibiting structural stability with extremely low expansion after absorbing and wetting the liquid matrix, while also possessing a certain degree of hardness for easy fixation and retention. In one embodiment of this application, the liquid reservoir 215 can be made of rigid synthetic cotton.

[0113] In one embodiment of this application, the first bracket 12 includes a second protrusion 124 extending from the first bracket 12 to the second bracket 22. The second bracket 22 is provided with a clearance portion 223. The first bracket 12 and the second bracket 22 are positioned during installation through the second protrusion 124 and the clearance portion 223. In one embodiment of this application, the number of second protrusions 124 and clearance portions 223 corresponds. In one embodiment of this application, there are two second protrusions 124, which are arranged opposite to each other.

[0114] In one embodiment of this application, the inner wall of the first air tube 13 is provided with a first groove 134, allowing condensed aerosol in the first air tube 13 to flow back along the first groove 134, thereby preventing the condensed aerosol from being inhaled by the user. In another embodiment of this application, the inner wall of the second air tube 23 is provided with a second groove 233, allowing condensed aerosol in the second air tube 23 to flow back along the second groove 233, thereby preventing the condensed aerosol from being inhaled by the user.

[0115] In one embodiment of this application, the liquid output component 14 has a fifth through hole 145, which is connected to the first air pipe 13. The inner sidewall of the fifth through hole 145 has a fifth groove 1451, which is connected to the first groove 134.

[0116] In one embodiment of this application, the liquid reservoir 1 includes a second seal 15, which is disposed in the mounting groove 142 of the liquid output component 14. The second seal 15 has a third through hole 154, which is connected to the first air pipe 13. The inner sidewall of the third through hole 154 is provided with a third groove 1541, which is connected to the first groove 134.

[0117] In one embodiment of this application, when the reservoir 1 is in the first position, the first gas pipe 13, the fifth through hole and the third through hole 154 are connected in sequence, and the first groove 134, the fifth groove 1451 and the third groove 1541 are connected in sequence. The aerosol condensed in the first gas pipe 13 can flow back along the first groove 134, the fifth groove 1451 and the third groove 1541.

[0118] In one embodiment of this application, when the reservoir 1 is in the second position, the first air pipe 13 and the second air pipe 23 are sealed together, and the first air pipe 13, the fifth through hole, the third through hole 154 and the second air pipe 23 are connected in sequence. The first groove 134, the fifth groove 1451, the third groove 1541 and the second groove 233 are connected in sequence. The aerosol condensed in the first air pipe 13 can flow back along the first groove 134, the fifth groove 1451, the third groove 1541 and the second groove 233.

[0119] In one embodiment of this application, the device body 2 includes an atomizing component 25, which is disposed in the second liquid storage chamber 211, and one end of the atomizing component 25 is inserted into the second air tube 23.

[0120] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 15-16 As shown, the atomizing component 25 includes a support tube 251, a liquid guiding element 252, and a heating element 253. The liquid guiding element 252 has a liquid guiding surface and a heating surface arranged opposite to each other. The liquid guiding surface is in fluid communication with the first liquid storage chamber 111. The liquid guiding element 252 guides the liquid matrix from the liquid guiding surface to the heating surface. One side of the heating surface is an atomization chamber. Under the heating of the heating element 253 on the heating surface, the liquid matrix is ​​atomized to generate an aerosol that enters the atomization chamber. In one embodiment of this application, the liquid guiding element 252 includes a porous body, which can be a fiber, such as cotton fiber, polypropylene fiber, polyester fiber, or nylon fiber. The porous body can be porous ceramic or porous metal. This application does not limit the structure and composition of the porous body. In one embodiment of this application, the support tube 251 is a steel pipe.

[0121] In one embodiment of this application, the atomizing component 25 may include an ultrasonic element capable of high-frequency vibration under ultrasonic drive. The atomizing component 25 utilizes ultrasonic vibration to atomize the liquid matrix into an aerosol. Of course, the atomizing component 25 may also include other elements capable of atomizing the liquid matrix into an aerosol.

[0122] In one embodiment of this application, the support tube 251 has a fourth groove 2511 through which gas can pass. When the liquid matrix in the second liquid storage chamber 211 is consumed and the gas pressure decreases, external air can enter the second liquid storage chamber 211 through the fourth groove 2511, so that the liquid matrix in the second liquid storage chamber 211 can be smoothly supplied to the atomizing component 25.

[0123] In one embodiment of this application, the liquid reservoir 1 further includes a third seal 16, which is disposed on the side of the first support 12 facing the first liquid reservoir 111. In another embodiment of this application, the third seal 16 is also located between the first support 12 and the first air tube 13, and between the first support 12 and the first housing 11, to prevent leakage of the liquid matrix.

[0124] In one embodiment of this application, the bottom of the second housing 21 of the device body 2 further includes an air inlet 216, through which external air enters the aerosol generating device.

[0125] In one embodiment of this application, the device body 2 further includes a battery assembly 26 that provides electrical power to the atomizing assembly 25. In one embodiment of this application, the DC supply voltage provided by the battery assembly 26 is in the range of about 2.5V to about 9.0V, and the DC current provided by the battery assembly 26 is in the range of about 2.5A to about 20A in amperes. Typically, the battery assembly 26 is a rechargeable battery. Alternatively, the battery assembly 26 may be another form of charge storage device, such as a capacitor. The battery assembly 26 may require recharging and may have a capacity that allows for storing sufficient energy for one or more aspirations; for example, the battery assembly 26 may have sufficient capacity to allow continuous aerosol generation over a predetermined period of time. In another example, the battery assembly 26 may have sufficient capacity to allow the activation of a predetermined number of aerosol generating devices.

[0126] In one embodiment of this application, the main body 2 of the device further includes a circuit board and an airflow sensor. The circuit board is electrically connected to the battery assembly 26 and the atomizing assembly 25. The controller on the circuit board can control the charging and discharging of the battery assembly 26 and the operating state of the atomizing assembly 25. The airflow sensor is disposed on the circuit board. When the air passage in the aerosol generating device 10 is closed, that is, when the first air pipe 13 and the second air pipe 23 are in a sealed state, the airflow in the aerosol generating device 10 can trigger the airflow sensor, thereby the controller on the circuit board controls the atomizing assembly to start working.

[0127] It should be noted that the preferred embodiments of this application are given in the specification and accompanying drawings, but are not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating device, comprising a device body and a reservoir for replenishing the device body with a liquid matrix, characterized in that: The liquid reservoir includes: A first housing, wherein a first liquid storage chamber for storing a liquid matrix is ​​defined within the first housing; The suction nozzle is disposed on or is part of the first housing; A first air tube is disposed within the first housing and defines a first air passage communicating with the mouthpiece, the end of the first air tube opposite to the mouthpiece having a first opening; The main body of the device includes: The second housing has a second liquid storage chamber defined therein for storing a liquid matrix; An atomizing component, disposed within the second housing, is used to atomize a liquid matrix originating from the second liquid storage chamber to generate an aerosol; A second air tube is disposed within the second housing and defines a second air passage, the second air passage having a second opening that can mate with the first opening; An airflow sensor, connected to the second airway, is used to sense changes in airflow within the second airway; The reservoir is configured to connect to the main body of the device, thereby establishing a flow channel between them to provide the liquid matrix in the first reservoir to the second reservoir. When the reservoir is connected to the main body of the device, the reservoir can move from a first position to a second position relative to the main body of the device. When the reservoir is in the first position, the liquid flow channel is closed, and the first opening and the second opening remain disconnected, thereby limiting the transfer of suction negative pressure in the first air passage to the second air passage and triggering the airflow sensor. When the reservoir is in the second position, the liquid flow channel is opened, and the first opening and the second opening remain airtightly connected.

2. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the reservoir is in the first position, there is an air cavity between the reservoir and the main body of the device. The air cavity is connected to the first air passage. When the nozzle is suctioned, the air in the air cavity can be replenished to the first air passage.

3. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body of the device includes a second bracket, which is disposed inside the second housing and has a liquid inlet channel communicating with the second liquid storage chamber.

4. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body of the device also includes a first sealing element, which is disposed on the second bracket. The first sealing element has a first through hole, which is connected to the liquid inlet channel.

5. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The liquid reservoir further includes a first bracket installed inside the first housing. The first bracket includes a liquid guide column extending away from the first liquid reservoir cavity. The liquid guide column is hollow and has at least one liquid guide hole.

6. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the reservoir is in the first position, the liquid guide hole is located in the first through hole or the liquid inlet channel; when the reservoir is in the second position, the liquid guide hole is located in the second reservoir cavity.

7. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first bracket includes a second protrusion that extends from the first bracket to the second bracket. The second bracket is provided with a clearance portion. The first bracket and the second bracket are positioned during the installation process through the second protrusion and the clearance portion.

8. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The liquid reservoir further includes a liquid output component having an outlet for discharging a liquid matrix from the first liquid reservoir. The liquid output component is rotatable relative to the first support between a third position and a fourth position. When the liquid output component is in the third position, the outlet is in communication with the liquid guide hole. When the liquid output component is in the fourth position, the outlet is blocked and closed, thereby preventing the first liquid reservoir from discharging a liquid matrix into the liquid guide hole.

9. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The liquid reservoir includes a second seal, and the second seal has a raised rib on the side facing the liquid guide column. The raised rib defines a travel-limiting groove for the liquid output component in the rotation path.

10. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first housing has a first snap-fit ​​portion, and the liquid output component has a second snap-fit ​​portion. The first housing and the liquid output component are connected through the first snap-fit ​​portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion.

11. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The liquid output component includes a first sliding portion, and the first bracket includes a second sliding portion. The liquid output component and the first bracket are rotatably connected through the first sliding portion and the second sliding portion.

12. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reservoir is configured to be operable to rotate relative to the main body of the device and to move longitudinally from a first position to a second position along a predetermined trajectory path.

13. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first housing includes a first protrusion, and the second housing defines a guide groove and a limiting groove. The first protrusion is slidably disposed in the guide groove and the limiting groove. The guide groove defines a portion of the path through which the first housing is installed to the second housing, and the limiting groove defines the path through which the first housing rotates from the first position to the second position.

14. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The guide groove extends along the axial direction of the main body of the device.

15. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The limiting groove is constructed as an inclined groove or an arc-shaped groove that deviates from the axial direction of the main body of the device.

16. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second liquid storage chamber is provided with a liquid storage device for absorbing and retaining the liquid matrix.

17. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the first trachea is provided with a first groove; and / or the inner wall of the second trachea is provided with a second groove.

18. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The liquid reservoir further includes a second sealing element, which is disposed in the mounting groove of the liquid output element. The second sealing element has a third through hole, which is connected to the first air pipe. The inner wall of the third through hole is provided with a third groove, which is connected to the first groove.

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