Aerosol-generating device

Abstract

The utility model relates to aerosol generating technical field especially discloses an aerosol generating device, including casing, heating assembly and lid, the casing is provided with the chamber and flow channel for aerosol product plug connection, the flow channel communicates the chamber, the heating assembly sets up in the casing, the heating assembly defines at least partial boundary of the chamber, the lid is provided with the accommodation groove, the lid can be detachable cover and set up one end of the casing or the other end of the casing, wherein, when the lid cover and set up one end of the casing, the lid shields the chamber, the flow channel is in the exposed state, when the lid cover and set up the other end of the casing, the chamber is in the exposed state, the lid shields the flow channel, the flow channel communicates the accommodation groove, through above -mentioned mode, the utility model avoids the lid to be easy to lose and influences the use experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aerosol generation technology, and in particular to an aerosol generation device. Background Technology

[0002] Aerosol generating devices produce aerosols for users to inhale by heating, without burning, the aerosol-generating product. An aerosol generating device typically includes a housing and a heating assembly. The housing has a chamber for inserting the aerosol-generating product, allowing the heating assembly to heat the inserted aerosol product.

[0003] However, in the process of implementing the embodiments of this utility model, the inventors discovered that: currently, the aerosol generating device also includes a dust cover and a cleaning cover. The dust cover is set at one end of the housing to cover or expose the chamber, and the cleaning cover is set at the other end of the housing to cover or expose the flow channel of the housing. However, when cleaning, the cleaning cover needs to be removed, which makes it easy for the cleaning cover to be lost, affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide an aerosol generating device, which aims to solve the technical problem that the cleaning cover needs to be removed during cleaning, which makes the cleaning cover easy to be lost and affects the user experience.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides an aerosol generating device, comprising a housing, a heating component, and a cover. The housing is provided with a chamber and a flow channel for inserting aerosol products, the flow channel communicating with the chamber. The heating component is disposed within the housing and defines at least a portion of the boundary of the chamber. The cover is provided with a receiving groove and is detachably fitted onto one end or the other end of the housing. When the cover is fitted onto one end of the housing, the cover obstructs the chamber, and the flow channel is exposed. When the cover is fitted onto the other end of the housing, the chamber is exposed, the cover obstructs the flow channel, and the flow channel communicates with the receiving groove.

[0006] Optionally, the cover is provided with multiple through holes that connect to the receiving groove. When the cover is placed on the other end of the housing, airflow enters the flow channel through the multiple through holes and the receiving groove.

[0007] Optionally, the diameter of the through hole is less than or equal to 0.5 mm.

[0008] Optionally, the aerosol generating device further includes a plug, and the other end of the housing is provided with an installation groove, an opening and a flow channel. The opening connects the installation groove and the flow channel, and the opening and the flow channel are part of the flow channel. The plug can be detachably inserted into the installation groove to cover or expose the opening.

[0009] Optionally, the flow channel is formed by a recess in the side wall of the mounting groove, and the plug is provided with a pull-out portion.

[0010] Optionally, the outer wall of the plug is provided with an abutment portion, which abuts against the side wall of the mounting groove.

[0011] Optionally, the receiving groove may receive one end of the housing or the other end of the housing.

[0012] Optionally, the aerosol generating device includes a connecting assembly, and the cover is detachably attached to one end of the housing or the other end of the housing via the connecting assembly.

[0013] Optionally, the connecting component includes a first magnetic element, a second magnetic element, and a third magnetic element. The first magnetic element is disposed on the cover, the second magnetic element is disposed at one end of the housing, and the third magnetic element is disposed at the other end of the housing. The first magnetic element is attracted to either the second magnetic element or the third magnetic element.

[0014] Optionally, the connecting component includes a first snap-fit ​​portion disposed on the cover, which snaps into one end of the housing or the other end of the housing.

[0015] In this embodiment of the invention, when the user is cleaning the aerosol generating device, the cover is positioned over one end of the housing to prevent the cover from being easily lost and affecting the user experience. Furthermore, when the user is not using the aerosol generating device, the cover is positioned over one end of the housing, shielding the chamber while the flow channel is exposed, thus functioning as a dust cover. When the user is inhaling, the cover is positioned over the other end of the housing, exposing the chamber and shielding the flow channel, which connects to the receiving groove, thus functioning as a cleaning cover. This allows the cover to integrate the functions of a dust cover and a cleaning cover, simplifying the structure of the aerosol generating device and reducing its manufacturing cost. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the aerosol generating device in an embodiment of the present invention, in which the cover is disposed on one end of the shell. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device in an embodiment of the present invention, in which the cover is disposed on the other end of the shell. Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of another aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100. Aerosol generating device; 1. Shell; 11. Chamber; 12. Flow channel; 13. Mounting slot; 14. Opening; 15. Flow groove; 2. Heating components; 3. Cover; 31. Receiving slot; 32. Through hole; 4. Plug; 41. Pull-out part; 42. Abutment part; 5. Connecting component; 51. First magnetic component; 52. Second magnetic component; 53. Third magnetic component; 54. First snap-fit ​​part; 6. Power supply. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as "locked" to another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0020] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0021] Please see Figures 1-3This utility model provides an aerosol generating device 100, including a housing 1, a heating component 2, and a cover 3. The housing 1 is provided with a chamber 11 for inserting aerosol products and a flow channel 12, the flow channel 12 connecting to the chamber 11. The heating component 2 is disposed within the housing 1, defining at least a portion of the boundary of the chamber 11. The cover 3 is provided with a receiving groove 31. The cover 3 is detachably attached to one end or the other end of the housing 1. When the cover 3 is attached to one end of the housing 1, the cover 3 covers the chamber 11, and the flow channel 12 is exposed. When the cover 3 is attached to the other end of the housing 1, the chamber 11 is exposed, and the cover 3 covers the flow channel 12, which connects to the receiving groove 31. When the user is cleaning the aerosol generating device 100, the cover 3 is attached to one end of the housing 1 to prevent the cover 3 from being easily lost and affecting the user experience. Furthermore, when the user is not using the aerosol generating device 100, the cover 3 is placed over one end of the housing 1, blocking the chamber 11 and exposing the flow channel 12 to achieve a dustproof function. When the user is using the device, the cover 3 is placed over the other end of the housing 1, exposing the chamber 11 and blocking the flow channel 12, which connects to the receiving groove 31, to achieve the function of a cleaning cover. This integrates the functions of a dustproof cover and a cleaning cover, simplifying the structure of the aerosol generating device 100 and reducing its manufacturing cost. Furthermore, when the cover 3 is placed over the other end of the housing 1, the receiving groove 31 collects condensate. Moreover, the cover 3 can be detachably placed over one end or the other end of the housing 1 for easy removal and cleaning.

[0022] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The cover 3 is provided with multiple through holes 32, which are connected to the receiving groove 31. When the cover 3 is placed on the other end of the housing 1, the airflow enters the flow channel 12 through the through holes 32 and the receiving groove 31.

[0023] In some embodiments, the diameter of the through hole 32 is less than or equal to 0.5 mm. When the cover 3 is placed on the other end of the housing 1, the condensate cannot seep through the through hole 32 under its own tension, preventing the condensate from flowing out of the receiving groove 31 from the through hole 32. When the cover 3 is placed on one end of the housing 1, dust and foreign objects cannot enter the chamber 11 through the through hole 32, thereby achieving dust prevention and preventing foreign objects from entering.

[0024] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1-3 The receiving groove 31 receives one end of the housing 1 or the other end of the housing 1. Specifically, when the cover 3 is placed on one end of the housing 1, the receiving groove 31 receives one end of the housing 1, and when the cover 3 is placed on the other end of the housing 1, the receiving groove 31 receives the other end of the housing 1.

[0025] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4The aerosol generating device 100 also includes a plug 4. The other end of the housing 1 is provided with a mounting groove 13, an opening 14, and a flow channel 15. The opening 14 connects the mounting groove 13 and the flow channel 15, which together form part of the flow channel 12. The plug 4 is detachably inserted into the mounting groove 13 to either cover or expose the opening 14. By removing the plug 4 to expose the opening 14, it is convenient for the user to clean the interior of the aerosol generating device 100. It should be noted that during cleaning, the cover 3 is placed over one end of the housing 1 to prevent the cover 3 from being lost.

[0026] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The flow groove 15 is formed by a recess in the side wall of the mounting groove 13. The flow groove 15 connects to the mounting groove 13, meaning that the mounting groove 13 and the flow groove 15 are not separated, allowing the flow groove 15 to connect to the opening 14 through the mounting groove 13. The mounting groove 15 is part of the flow channel 12, and the plug 4 is provided with a pull-out part 41. Since the flow groove 15 is formed by a recess in the side wall of the mounting groove 13, it provides an insertion space so that the user can pry open the pull-out part 41 to pull out the plug 4.

[0027] It is understood that in some embodiments, the other end of the housing 1 is provided with an insertion slot (not shown), which connects to the mounting slot 13. The insertion slot is used to provide an insertion space so that the user can pry open the pull-out part 41 to pull out the plug 4.

[0028] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The outer side wall of the plug 4 is provided with an abutment part 42, which abuts against the side wall of the mounting groove 13 to fix the plug 4 to the housing 1.

[0029] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The aerosol generating device 100 includes a connecting component 5, and the cover 3 is detachably attached to one end of the housing 1 or the other end of the housing 1 via the connecting component 5.

[0030] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The connecting component 5 includes a first magnetic element 51, a second magnetic element 52, and a third magnetic element 53. The first magnetic element 51 is disposed on the cover 3, the second magnetic element 52 is disposed on one end of the housing 1, and the third magnetic element 53 is disposed on the other end of the housing 1. The first magnetic element 51 is attracted to either the second magnetic element 52 or the third magnetic element 53. Specifically, when the cover 3 is placed on one end of the housing 1, the first magnetic element 51 is attracted to the second magnetic element 52, and when the cover 3 is placed on the other end of the housing 1, the first magnetic element 51 is attracted to the third magnetic element 53.

[0031] In some embodiments, the first magnetic element 51, the second magnetic element 52, and the third magnetic element 53 all include permanent magnets.

[0032] In some embodiments, the second magnetic element 52 and the third magnetic element 53 both include electromagnetic elements, and / or the first magnetic element 51 includes an electromagnetic element. When the cover 3 is placed on one end of the housing 1, the first magnetic element 51 and the second magnetic element 52 attract each other. When the cover 3 is removed from one end of the housing 1, the first magnetic element 51 and the second magnetic element 52 repel each other, thus facilitating removal. When the cover 3 is placed on the other end of the housing 1, the first magnetic element 51 and the third magnetic element 53 attract each other. When the cover 3 is removed from the other end of the housing 1, the first magnetic element 51 and the third magnetic element 53 repel each other, thus facilitating removal.

[0033] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 The connecting component 5 includes a first snap-fit ​​part 54, which is disposed on the cover 3. The first snap-fit ​​part 54 is snapped with one end of the housing 1 or the other end of the housing 1. Specifically, when the cover 3 is placed on one end of the housing 1, the first snap-fit ​​part 54 is snapped with one end of the housing 1. When the cover 3 is placed on the other end of the housing 1, the first snap-fit ​​part 54 is snapped with the other end of the housing 1.

[0034] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 The first snap-fit ​​part 54 is provided on the side wall of the receiving groove 31. When the cover 3 is placed on one end of the housing 1, the first snap-fit ​​part 54 is snapped with one end of the outer side wall of the housing 1. When the cover 3 is placed on the other end of the housing 1, the first snap-fit ​​part 54 is snapped with the other end of the outer side wall of the housing 1.

[0035] It is understood that in some embodiments, the connecting component 5 includes a second latching portion and a third latching portion. The second latching portion is disposed at one end of the housing 1, and the third latching portion is disposed at the other end of the housing 1. When the cover 3 is placed on one end of the housing 1, the second latching portion latches with the cover 3. When the cover 3 is placed on the other end of the housing 1, the third latching portion latches with the cover 3. Further, the second latching portion is disposed at one end of the outer wall of the housing 1, and the third latching portion is disposed at the other end of the outer wall of the housing 1. When the cover 3 is placed on one end of the housing 1, the second latching portion latches with the side wall of the receiving groove 31. When the cover 3 is placed on the other end of the housing 1, the third latching portion latches with the side wall of the receiving groove 31.

[0036] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The aerosol generating device 100 includes a power supply 6, which is electrically connected to the heating component 2.

[0037] It should be noted that while the preferred embodiments of this utility model are provided in the specification and accompanying drawings, the utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are not intended to impose additional limitations on the content of this utility model; their purpose is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this utility model. Furthermore, the above-described technical features can be combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, all of which are considered to be within the scope of this utility model specification. Moreover, 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, characterized in that, include: The housing is provided with a chamber and a flow channel for inserting aerosol products, the flow channel being connected to the chamber; A heating assembly is disposed within the housing, the heating assembly defining at least a portion of the boundary of the chamber; The cover is provided with a receiving groove, and the cover can be detachably placed on one end of the housing or the other end of the housing; When the cover is placed on one end of the housing, the cover obscures the cavity and the flow channel is exposed; when the cover is placed on the other end of the housing, the cavity is exposed and the cover obscures the flow channel, which is connected to the receiving groove.

2. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover is provided with multiple through holes, which are connected to the receiving groove. When the cover is placed on the other end of the housing, the airflow enters the flow channel through the multiple through holes and the receiving groove.

3. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The diameter of the through hole is less than or equal to 0.5 mm.

4. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aerosol generating device also includes a plug. The other end of the housing is provided with an installation groove, an opening and a flow channel. The opening connects the installation groove and the flow channel. The opening and the flow channel are part of the flow channel. The plug can be detachably inserted into the installation groove to cover or expose the opening.

5. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flow channel is formed by a recess in the side wall of the mounting groove, and the plug is provided with a pull-out part.

6. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer wall of the plug is provided with an abutting part, which abuts against the side wall of the mounting groove.

7. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving slot receives one end of the housing or the other end of the housing.

8. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aerosol generating device includes a connecting assembly, and the cover is detachably attached to one end of the housing or the other end of the housing via the connecting assembly.

9. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The connecting component includes a first magnetic element, a second magnetic element, and a third magnetic element. The first magnetic element is disposed on the cover, the second magnetic element is disposed at one end of the housing, and the third magnetic element is disposed at the other end of the housing. The first magnetic element is attracted to either the second magnetic element or the third magnetic element.

10. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The connecting component includes a first snap-fit ​​portion, which is disposed on the cover and snaps into one end of the housing or the other end of the housing.

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