An aerosol generating device

Abstract

The present application discloses an aerosol generating device, which includes a main body and a housing. The main body is accommodated in the accommodation space of the housing and is used for atomizing an aerosol forming substrate to generate an aerosol. When an external force acts on the main body or the housing, the main body and the housing can move relative to each other. The main body includes a proximal end, a distal end opposite to the proximal end, and a surface located between the proximal end and the distal end. The housing includes a first open end. When the main body and the housing move relative to each other, a relative displacement is generated between the proximal end of the main body and the first open end of the housing to form a space area, so as to start the aerosol generating device. In the aerosol generating device of the present application, when it is closed, that is, in the unused state, the air flow channel is not communicated with the outside world, and when a space area is formed between the main body and the housing, that is, when the device is in the use state, the air flow channel is communicated with the outside world, so that the aerosol generating device is not affected by the internal and external air pressure difference, thereby avoiding the phenomenon of leakage of the aerosol forming substrate in the device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of atomization devices, and particularly to an aerosol generating device. Background Art

[0002] An aerosol generating device (i.e., an electronic atomization device) includes an atomizer and a power supply device. The air inlet of the device is usually arranged at the bottom or the gap between the power supply device and the atomizer housing is used as the air inlet, and the air outlet of the device is arranged at the mouthpiece of the atomizer. The air inlet and air outlet of the device are directly communicated with the outside. Since the air inlet and air outlet of the device are communicated with the outside, there is an air pressure difference between the internal air pressure of the device and the external atmospheric pressure. During the transportation of the device, especially in the case of air transportation, there is a large air pressure difference between the internal air pressure of the device and the external atmospheric pressure. At this time, due to the influence of the internal and external air pressure difference on the device, the aerosol-forming substrate stored in the atomizer is likely to leak from the liquid outlet hole of the atomizer, resulting in the aerosol-forming substrate flowing to places such as the air inlet and air outlet, thus causing the phenomenon of aerosol-forming substrate leakage. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present application provides an aerosol generating device, aiming to avoid the phenomenon of aerosol-forming substrate leakage caused by the influence of internal and external air pressure differences on the aerosol generating device.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the present application provides an aerosol generating device, which includes:

[0005] A main body for atomizing an aerosol-forming substrate to generate an aerosol, having an air flow channel for circulating air and / or aerosol; the main body includes a proximal end, a distal end disposed opposite to the proximal end, and a surface located between the proximal end and the distal end; and

[0006] A housing having an accommodation space for accommodating the main body; when an external force acts on the main body or the housing, the main body and the housing can move relative to each other; the housing includes a first open end, and the first open end does not cover the proximal end;

[0007] When the main body and the housing move relative to each other, a relative displacement is generated between the proximal end and the first open end to form a space region, so that the air flow channel is communicated with the outside.

[0008] Preferably, the surface includes a first part; the first part is connected to the proximal end and is covered by the housing;

[0009] The first part is provided with a ventilation part, and the ventilation part is communicated with the outlet of the air flow channel; the space region forms an air outlet, and the ventilation part is communicated with the outside through the air outlet.

[0010] Preferably, when the main body moves relative to the housing, the first part exposes the first open end, and the peripheral space between the proximal end and the first open end forms the space region;

[0011] Alternatively, when the main body moves relative to the housing, the proximal end extends into the housing, and the elevation difference between the proximal end and the first open end forms the space region.

[0012] Preferably, the surface further includes a second part connected to the distal end; the housing further includes a second open end corresponding to the first open end, and the second open end does not cover the distal end;

[0013] The second part is exposed outside the housing;

[0014] When the main body moves relative to the housing such that the space region is formed between the proximal end and the first open end, at least a part of the second part is exposed outside the housing, or the second part extends into the housing;

[0015] Or,

[0016] The second part is covered by the housing;

[0017] When the main body moves relative to the housing such that the space region is formed between the proximal end and the first open end, the second part is exposed outside the housing, or the distal end extends into the housing.

[0018] Preferably, when the main body moves relative to the housing such that the space region is formed between the proximal end and the first open end, an air inlet is formed between the second open end and the main body, and the inlet of the air flow channel communicates with the outside through the air inlet.

[0019] Preferably, when the space region is formed between the proximal end and the first open end, the aerosol generating device is activated.

[0020] Preferably, the aerosol generating device further includes a start indicator light;

[0021] The start indicator light is disposed on the main body or the housing and emits light and transmits it to the outside when the aerosol generating device is activated.

[0022] Preferably, the aerosol generating device further includes a position detection module;

[0023] The position detection module detects the position information of the main body or the housing when the main body or the housing moves, and obtains the current position information of the main body or the housing;

[0024] When the position detection module detects that the current position information does not match the preset starting position information, it feeds back an abnormal signal so that the aerosol generating device does not start.

[0025] When the position detection module detects that the position information of the movement of the main body or the housing successively matches the preset initial position information and the preset starting position information, it determines that the main body or the housing moves through the preset initial position and the preset starting position in sequence, and feeds back a starting signal so that the aerosol generating device starts.

[0026] Preferably, the aerosol generating device further includes a time detection module;

[0027] The time detection module is used to detect the movement time required for the main body or the housing to successively pass through the preset initial position and the preset starting position; and when it detects that the movement time exceeds the preset starting time, it feeds back an abnormal signal so that the aerosol generating device does not start; when it detects that the movement time is less than the preset starting time, it feeds back a starting signal so that the aerosol generating device starts.

[0028] Preferably, the time detection module is further used to detect the working time of the aerosol generating device after the aerosol generating device starts, and when it detects that the current working time of the aerosol generating device exceeds the preset working time, it feeds back a shutdown signal or a standby signal so that the aerosol generating device shuts down or enters the standby state.

[0029] Preferably, the time detection module is further used to detect the standby time of the aerosol generating device after the aerosol generating device enters the standby state, and when it detects that the current standby time of the aerosol generating device exceeds the preset standby time, it feeds back a shutdown signal so that the aerosol generating device shuts down.

[0030] Preferably, the housing has a charging interface;

[0031] Alternatively, the main body has a charging interface, the housing is provided with an opening, the opening does not cover the charging interface, and the edge of the opening is joined to the charging interface.

[0032] Preferably, the aerosol generating device is provided with at least one of a matte layer, an anti-slip portion, multi-sided edges and corners, a flat top end, and a flat bottom end.

[0033] When an external force acts on the main body or the housing and causes relative movement, a relative displacement is generated between the main body and the housing to form a spatial region, enabling the air flow channel to communicate with the outside. In the operating state of the aerosol generating device of the present application, the air flow channel communicates with the outside through the spatial region. In the closed state, that is, in the non-operating state, the air flow channel does not communicate with the outside. When a spatial region is formed between the main body and the housing, that is, when the device is in the operating state, the air flow channel communicates with the outside, so that the aerosol generating device is not affected by the internal and external air pressure difference, thereby avoiding the leakage of the aerosol forming substrate in the device. Description of the Drawings

[0034] Figure 1a Schematic structural diagram of the aerosol generating device in the closed state according to the first embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 1b Schematic structural diagram of the aerosol generating device in the open state according to the first embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 2a Schematic structural diagram of the aerosol generating device in the closed state according to the second embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 2b Schematic structural diagram of the aerosol generating device in the open state at an angle according to the second embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 2c Schematic structural diagram of the aerosol generating device in the open state at another angle according to the second embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 3 Schematic module structure diagram of an embodiment of the aerosol generating device of the present application.

[0040] Description of the reference numerals in the drawings:

[0041] 100, main body; 101, proximal end of the main body; 102, distal end of the main body; 103, first part of the main body surface; 111, suction hole or suction pipe; 104, second part of the main body surface;

[0042] 200, housing; 201, first open end; 202, second open end;

[0043] 301, spatial region; 302, concave region;

[0044] 401, position detection module; 402, time detection module; 411, sensor assembly; 412, first microcontroller;

[0045] 413, timer; 414, second microcontroller. Detailed Description of the Embodiments

[0046] The present application will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings through specific embodiments.

[0047] In one embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figures 1a and Figure 1b shown, the aerosol generating device includes a main body 100 and a housing 200. Among them, the housing 200 has an accommodation space (not shown in the figure), the main body 100 is installed in this accommodation space, and when an external force acts on the main body 100 or the housing 200, the main body 100 and the housing 200 can move relative to each other.

[0048] The main body 100 is used to atomize the aerosol-forming substrate to generate aerosol. The main body 100 has an air flow channel (not shown in the figure) inside, and the air flow channel is used for circulating air and / or aerosol. In actual applications, the main body 100 stores the aerosol-forming substrate inside. When the main body 100 enters the normal working state, the main body 100 atomizes the aerosol-forming substrate to generate aerosol, and the generated aerosol is released to the outside through the air flow channel, or external air enters the air flow channel to carry out the generated aerosol to the outside for the user to use the aerosol.

[0049] The main body 100 includes a proximal end 101, a distal end 102 and a surface (not shown in the figure). The distal end 102 is disposed opposite to the proximal end 101, and the surface is located between the proximal end 101 and the distal end 102. In the closed state of the aerosol generating device, the surface of the main body 100 is covered by the housing 200 and is not visible. Those skilled in the art should understand that the proximal end 101 and the distal end 102 of the main body 100 in the present application are only used to represent the two ends of the main body 100, and are only relative, and do not limit the specific meanings of the "proximal end" and the "distal end".

[0050] The housing 200 includes a first open end 201, and the first open end 201 does not cover the proximal end 101 of the main body 100. When an external force acts on the main body 100 or the housing 200 to move relative to each other, that is, when the main body 100 is acted on by an external force and moves relative to the housing 200, or the housing 200 is acted on by an external force and moves relative to the main body 100, a relative displacement is generated between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first open end 201 of the housing 200 to form a space region 301, so that the air flow channel communicates with the outside.

[0051] When the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first open end 201 of the housing 200 form a space region 301, the aerosol generating device is opened from the closed state, and the air flow channel communicates with the outside through the space region 301.

[0052] Since the air flow channel is in communication with the outside through the spatial region only when the aerosol generating device is in the open state, i.e., the use state, and in the closed state (non-use state), when the main body 100 or the housing 200 is not subjected to an external force to generate a relative displacement relative to the housing 200 to form the spatial region 301, the air flow channel is not in communication with the outside, so that when the aerosol generating device is in a static state, or during transportation, carrying, etc., it will not be affected by the internal and external air pressure differences, effectively avoiding problems such as leakage of the aerosol-forming substrate of the aerosol generating device due to the influence of the internal and external air pressure differences.

[0053] In this embodiment, the surface of the main body 100 includes a first portion 103; the first portion 103 is connected to the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and is covered by the housing 200.

[0054] In a specific embodiment, a ventilation portion 111 is provided on the first portion 103 of the surface of the main body 100, and the ventilation portion 111 is in communication with the outlet of the air flow channel. The cross-sectional shape of the ventilation portion 111 can be semi-circular, circular, elliptical or polygonal, etc.

[0055] The above-mentioned spatial region 301 forms the air outlet of the aerosol generating device, and the ventilation portion 111 is in communication with the outside through the air outlet.

[0056] In one case, when the main body 100 and the housing 200 move relative to each other, the first portion 103 exposes the first opening end 201, and the peripheral space between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first opening end 201 forms the above-mentioned spatial region 301, that is, the spatial region 301 can be the external spatial region in the open state of the device.

[0057] Specifically, as Figure 1b shown, when the main body 100 is subjected to an external force to move relative to the housing 200, or the housing 200 is subjected to an external force to move relative to the main body 100, so that the first portion 103 of the surface of the main body 100 is exposed from the first opening end 201 of the housing 200, the spatial region 301 formed between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first opening end 201 of the housing 200 is the external spatial region around the first portion 103 of the surface of the main body 100.

[0058] In other cases not shown in the drawings, when the main body 100 and the housing 200 move relative to each other, the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 extends into the housing 200, and the elevation difference between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first opening end 201 forms the above-mentioned spatial region 301, that is, the spatial region 301 can be the internal spatial region in the open state of the device.

[0059] Specifically, when the main body 100 moves relative to the shell 200 under the action of external force, or the shell 200 moves relative to the main body 100 under the action of external force, so that the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 extends into the shell 200 from the first opening end 201 of the shell 200, the space area 301 formed between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first opening end 201 of the shell 200 is an internal hollow area formed by the height difference between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first opening end 201 of the shell 200.

[0060] In this embodiment, the surface of the main body 100 further includes a second portion 104 , and the second portion 104 is connected to the distal end 102 of the main body 100 .

[0061] The first part 103 and the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 are arranged integrally or separately. When the main body 100 is subjected to external force, the first part 103 and the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 may be linked or not, that is, the first part 103 and the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 may make the same movement or different movements.

[0062] The housing 200 further includes a second open end 202, which does not cover the distal end 102 of the body 100. The first open end 201 and the second open end 202 are disposed opposite to each other and are respectively two ends of the housing 200. The first open end 201 and the second open end 202 are respectively engaged with the body 100.

[0063] like Figure 1a and Figure 1b As shown, the second portion 104 of the body 100 is exposed outside the housing 200, that is, the housing 200 does not cover the second portion 104 of the body 100. The second open end 202 is connected to the second portion 104 of the body 100 and does not cover the second portion 104 of the body 100.

[0064] When the main body 100 and the shell 200 move relative to each other, so that the above-mentioned space area 301 is formed between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first open end 201 of the shell 200, at least a part of the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 is exposed outside the shell 200, or the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 extends into the shell 200, that is, after the main body 100 or the shell 200 moves under the action of external force, the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 may be completely exposed outside the shell 200, or a part of it may be exposed outside the shell 200 and the other part may extend into the shell 200, or it may be completely extended into the shell 200.

[0065] For example, in the case where an external force presses on the distal end 102 of the main body 100, causing the main body 100 to move longitudinally in the direction of the first opening end 201 of the housing 200, if the main body 100 moves longitudinally in the direction of the first opening end 201 of the housing 200 and then moves longitudinally in the direction of the second opening end 202 of the housing 200 and returns to its original position, then at this time, the entire second part 104 of the surface of the main body 100 is exposed outside the housing 200; if the main body 100 moves longitudinally in the direction of the first opening end 201 of the housing 200 and stops moving when a part of the second part 104 of the surface of the main body 100 extends into the housing 200 while the other part remains exposed outside the housing 200, then at this time, a part of the second part 104 of the surface of the main body 100 is exposed outside the housing 200 and the other part extends into the housing 200; if the main body 100 moves longitudinally in the direction of the first opening end 201 of the housing 200 until the entire second part 104 of the surface of the main body 100 extends into the housing 200, then at this time, the entire second part 104 of the surface of the main body 100 extends into the housing 200, that is, the second part 104 of the surface of the main body 100 is covered by the housing 200.

[0066] In this embodiment, when the main body 100 and the housing 200 move relative to each other such that a space region 301 is formed between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first opening end 201 of the housing 200, an air inlet of the aerosol generating device is formed between the second opening end 202 of the housing 200 and the main body 100. Specifically, a gap is formed between the distal end 102 of the main body 100 or the second part 104 of the surface of the main body 100 and the second opening end 202 of the housing 200 to form the air inlet, and the inlet of the air flow channel is in communication with the outside through this air inlet.

[0067] In other specific embodiments with variations, a through hole is provided on the housing 200. When the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first opening end 201 of the housing 200 form the above-mentioned space region 301, the space region 301 forms an air outlet, such that the outlet of the air flow channel is in communication with the outside through this air outlet, and the through hole is aligned with the inlet of the air flow channel to form an air inlet. The air inlet is in communication with the inlet of the air flow channel, such that the inlet of the air flow channel is in communication with the outside through this air inlet, thereby enabling the air flow channel to be in communication with the outside.

[0068] Specifically, in a specific embodiment, as Figure 1a shown, the first opening end 201 of the housing 200 is a semi-open curved surface opening, such as an inclined surface opening, and the first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100 is an inclined surface and is covered by the housing 200.

[0069] The external force applied to the main body 100 or the external force applied to the housing 200 includes external force rotation, pressing, etc. Taking the main body 100 moving relative to the housing 200 under the action of an external force as an example, when the distal end 102 of the main body 100 or the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 is rotated by a certain angle under the action of an external force, for example, 180°, the main body 100 makes a circumferential movement within the housing 200. Specifically, the first part 103 on the surface of the main body 100 rotates within the housing 200 to make a circumferential movement, and a circumferential displacement is generated in the direction of the first opening end 201 of the housing 200, so that the first part 103 on the surface of the main body 100 rotates to the opening position of the first opening end 201 of the housing 200. At this time, the ventilation part 111 on the first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100 is exposed outside the housing 200, thereby communicating with the outside world; at the same time, the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 also makes a circumferential movement, and the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 remains exposed outside the housing 200, and the housing 200 does not cover the second part 104 of the surface, as Figure 1b shown.

[0070] In Figure 1a and Figure 1b In another specific embodiment not shown, the first opening end 201 of the housing 200 is a fully open transverse end face opening or a curved surface opening, and the first part 103 on the surface of the main body 100 is covered by the housing 200.

[0071] Taking the main body 100 moving relative to the housing 200 under the action of an external force as an example, in Figure 1b the first case not shown, when the distal end 102 of the main body 100 or the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 is rotated by a certain angle under the action of an external force, for example, 180°, the main body 100 makes a circumferential movement within the housing 200. Specifically, the first part 103 on the surface of the main body 100 rotates within the housing 200 to make a circumferential movement, and a longitudinal displacement is generated in the direction of the first opening end 201 of the housing 200, so that the first part 103 on the surface of the main body 100 extends beyond the first opening end 201. At this time, the ventilation part 111 on the first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100 is exposed outside the housing 200, thereby communicating with the outside world; at the same time, the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 also makes a circumferential movement, and the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 remains exposed outside the housing 200, and the housing 200 does not cover the second part 104 of the surface.

[0072] In Figure 1bIn a second case (not shown), when the distal end 102 of the main body 100 is pressed by an external force, the main body 100 moves longitudinally within the housing 200. Specifically, a first portion 103 of the surface of the main body 100 moves longitudinally in the axial direction of the housing 200 towards the first open end 201 of the housing 200, such that the first portion 103 of the surface of the main body 100 extends out from the first open end 201 of the housing 200, and the ventilation portion 111 is exposed outside the housing 200, thereby communicating with the outside; at the same time, a second portion 104 of the surface of the main body 100 moves longitudinally in the axial direction of the housing 200 towards the first open end 201 of the housing 200, such that at least a partial area of the second portion 104 of the surface of the main body 100 extends into the housing 200, that is, the housing 200 at least covers a partial area of the second portion 104 of the surface. It may be that the entire second portion 104 of the surface of the main body 100 extends into the housing 200, and the distal end 102 of the main body 100 is exactly flush with the second open end 202 of the housing 200. It may also be that the distal end 102 of the main body 100 is recessed into the housing 200, that is, a drop is formed between the distal end 102 of the main body 100 and the second open end 202 of the housing 200. It may further be that a partial area of the second portion 104 of the surface of the main body 100 remains exposed outside the housing 200, and another partial area of the second portion 104 of the surface of the main body 100 extends into the housing 200; or, the second portion 104 of the surface of the main body 100 reciprocates relative to the housing 200, that is, when the distal end 102 of the main body 100 is pressed by an external force, after the second portion 104 of the surface of the main body 100 extends into the housing 200, it pops out of the housing 200 and returns to its original position.

[0073] In Figure 1bIn the third case not shown, when the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 is pressed by an external force, the main body 100 moves longitudinally in the shell 200. Specifically, the first portion 103 on the surface of the main body 100 moves longitudinally in the axial direction of the shell 200 toward the second open end 202 of the shell 200, so that the first portion 103 on the surface of the main body 100 extends from the first open end 201 of the shell 200 into the shell 200 to form an internal hollow area, and the vent 111 is connected to the outside world through the hollow area; or, the first portion 103 on the surface of the main body 100 reciprocates relative to the shell 200 and then extends out of the first open end 201 of the shell 200, which is specifically similar to the first and second cases. The situation is the same as that in which the first portion 103 of the surface of the main body 100 extends out of the first opening end 201 of the shell 200; at the same time, the second portion 104 of the surface of the main body 100 moves longitudinally toward the second opening end 202 of the shell 200 in the axial direction of the shell 200, so that the second portion 104 of the surface of the main body 100 extends out of the shell 200, or when the first portion 103 of the surface of the main body 100 moves longitudinally into the first opening end 201 of the shell 200 or reciprocates and extends out of the first opening end 201 of the shell 200, the second portion 104 of the surface of the main body 100 is still in the original position, that is, in this case, the first portion 103 and the second portion 104 of the surface of the main body 100 are not linked.

[0074] In this embodiment, the aerosol generating device is provided with an information display area, which is used to display one or more of the following information: identification information, aerosol forming substrate remaining information, environmental information, working status information, power information, and own parameter information. Among them, the aerosol forming substrate remaining information can be displayed transparently or displayed as data; the environmental information includes external environmental information and / or internal environmental information, the external environmental information includes external environmental temperature, humidity, etc., the internal environmental information includes the internal temperature of the equipment, the temperature of the components, etc., and the own parameter information includes the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the equipment, the resistance of the components, etc.

[0075] Information is displayed in the information display area so that the user can learn about the current status information when using the aerosol generating device, which helps the user to predict the usage status. For example, when the remaining amount of aerosol forming substrate is too little, the user can predict that an aerosol forming substrate can be added, or the container storing the aerosol forming substrate can be replaced, or the device can be stopped. When the air pressure difference between the inside and outside of the device is too large, it may lead to a poor experience, so the user can choose to stop using it.

[0076] Specifically, at least one of the first portion 103 on the surface of the main body 100 , the second portion 104 on the surface of the main body 100 , and the housing 200 is provided with an information display area.

[0077] When the main body 100 moves relative to the housing 200 under the action of an external force, or the housing 200 moves relative to the main body 100 under the action of an external force, such that the first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100 is exposed, information can be displayed through the information display area of the first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100. For the case where the second part 104 of the surface of the main body 100 is not covered by the housing 200, information can also be displayed through the information display area of the second part 104 of the surface of the main body 100.

[0078] Whether the first part 103 and the second part 104 of the surface of the main body 100 are exposed or not, the housing 200 can display information through the information display area. The information display area of the housing 200 can be a partial area of the housing 200 or the entire area of the housing 200.

[0079] In a specific embodiment, when the main body 100 and the housing 200 move relative to each other such that the above-mentioned spatial region 301 is formed between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first open end 201 of the housing 200, the aerosol generating device is activated.

[0080] Specifically, the formation of the spatial region 301 between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first open end 201 of the housing 200 triggers the activation of the aerosol generating device, which can only trigger the power-on of the aerosol generating device, that is, the main body 100 is powered on and enters the standby state. When the aerosol generating device is triggered by a normal working signal in the standby state, the aerosol generating device enters the normal working state. At this time, the main body 100 works normally to atomize the aerosol-forming substrate to generate aerosol.

[0081] For example, when the user operates the aerosol generating device such that the main body 100 moves relative to the housing 200 and the spatial region 301 is formed between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first open end 201 of the housing 200, the aerosol generating device is powered on. After the aerosol generating device is powered on, when the user performs other operations (such as sucking, blowing, etc.) on the aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device enters the normal working state to atomize the aerosol-forming substrate to generate aerosol.

[0082] Alternatively, the formation of the spatial region 301 between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first open end 201 of the housing 200 triggers the activation of the aerosol generating device, which can be to trigger the power-on of the aerosol generating device and at the same time the aerosol generating device enters the normal working state, that is, triggering the power-on of the aerosol generating device is the aerosol generating device entering the normal working state.

[0083] For example, when the user operates the aerosol generating device such that a space region 301 is formed between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first open end 201 of the housing 200, the aerosol generating device is powered on. When the aerosol generating device is powered on, the user does not need to perform any other operations on the aerosol generating device, and the aerosol generating device atomizes the aerosol-forming substrate to generate aerosol. That is to say, the aerosol generating device can generate aerosol after being powered on.

[0084] In the present application, the relative movement of the main body 100 or the housing 200 under an external force can trigger the self-start of the aerosol generating device, so that the aerosol generating device can be provided with a mechanical power switch or not. In the case where the aerosol generating device is not provided with a mechanical power switch, the start can be triggered by the relative movement of the main body 100 and the housing 200; in the case where the aerosol generating device is provided with a mechanical power switch, the device can be started by pressing the power switch or the relative movement of the housing and the main body 100, thereby realizing the diversification of the device function implementation method and improving the user experience. Moreover, in the case where the aerosol generating device is not provided with a mechanical power switch, it does not affect the consistency of the device appearance, simplifies the device structure, is beneficial to reducing the device volume, and realizes the miniaturization of the device.

[0085] Preferably in this embodiment, the aerosol generating device does not provide a mechanical switch on the housing 200, but provides an electronic switch element inside the aerosol generating device, such as an MOS transistor, a triode or a relay, etc. Of course, a mechanical switch can also be provided inside the aerosol generating device.

[0086] In a specific embodiment, the aerosol generating device of the present application further includes a start indicator light (not shown in the figure). When the aerosol generating device starts, the start indicator light emits light, and the light emitted by the start indicator light penetrates to the outside. The start indicator light can be arranged on the main body 100 or the housing 200 according to actual conditions.

[0087] Specifically, the start indicator light can be arranged inside the main body 100. When the main body 100 and the housing 200 move relative to each other to form the above-mentioned space region 301, the light emitted by the start indicator light sequentially passes through the air flow channel and the space region 301, or sequentially passes through the gap between the main body 100 and the housing 200 and the space region 301, or directly scatters to the outside through the gap between the main body 100 and the housing 200; or a light-transmitting area is provided in the corresponding area of the housing 200, and the start indicator light scatters the light source to the outside through the light-transmitting area.

[0088] Alternatively, the start indicator light can also be set on the proximal end 101 of the main body 100, the surface of the main body 100, or the inner surface of the housing 200. When the main body 100 and the housing 200 move relative to each other to form the above-mentioned spatial region 301, the light emitted by the start indicator light passes through the spatial region 301, or sequentially passes through the gap between the main body 100 and the housing 200 and the spatial region 301, or directly scatters to the outside through the gap between the main body 100 and the housing 200; alternatively, a light-transmitting area is provided in the corresponding area of the housing 200, and the start indicator light scatters the light source to the outside through the light-transmitting area.

[0089] Alternatively, the start indicator light can also be set on the housing 200, and the light of the start indicator light is directly emitted to the outside; the start indicator light can also be a partial area or the entire area of the housing 200, and the housing 200 directly emits light for indication.

[0090] By emitting light indication when the aerosol generating device of the start indicator light is started, to prompt the user that the device has been started. At the same time, by emitting light from the inside to the outside, or by the housing 200 itself emitting light, the device also shows dynamic colors, has a cool feeling, etc., enhancing the customer experience.

[0091] In a specific embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, the aerosol generating device of the present application further includes a position detection module 401.

[0092] When the main body 100 or the housing 200 moves, the position detection module 401 detects the position information of the main body 100 or the housing 200, and obtains the current position information of the main body 100 or the housing 200. The position detection module 401 can detect the position information of the main body 100 or the housing 200 in real time, or can detect the position information of the main body 100 or the housing 200 when starting to move and stopping moving. The position detection module 401 stores the currently obtained position information.

[0093] After the position detection module 401 obtains the current position information of the main body 100 or the housing 200, it compares the current position information of the main body 100 or the housing 200 with the preset start position information. If the current position information of the main body 100 or the housing 200 does not match the preset start position information, it is determined that the main body 100 or the housing 200 has not passed through the preset start position during the movement, and thus an abnormal signal is fed back to prevent the aerosol generating device from starting.

[0094] Specifically, when the main body 100 and the housing 200 move relative to each other, for example, when the main body 100 moves relative to the housing 200 such that a space region 301 is formed between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first open end 201 of the housing 200, if the current position information of the main body 100 moving along the housing 200 does not match the preset starting position information, that is, the main body 100 does not pass through the preset starting position during movement, at this time, the space region 301 formed by the relative movement of the main body 100 and the housing 200 is not the region formed after the main body 100 passes through the preset starting position during movement, then the aerosol generating device does not start.

[0095] Thus, when the main body 100 moves relative to the housing 200 under non-user behavior conditions, but when the main body 100 stops moving, the main body 100 does not pass through the preset starting position, the aerosol generating device determines that this is a misoperation causing the main body 100 to move relative to the housing 200 and does not start. Therefore, it can avoid the aerosol generating device starting automatically due to misoperation under non-user behavior conditions, and avoid problems such as resource waste and potential safety hazards caused by the device starting automatically due to misoperation.

[0096] On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the position detection module 401 detects that the position information during the movement of the main body 100 or the housing 200 matches the preset initial position information and the preset starting position information in sequence, it determines that the main body 100 or the housing 200 moves through the preset initial position and the preset starting position in sequence, and feeds back a start signal to start the aerosol generating device. That is, during the movement of the main body 100 or the housing 200, after the position detection module 401 detects that the position information of the main body 100 or the housing 200 matches the preset initial position information, when the position information of the main body 100 or the housing 200 at a certain time after the main body 100 or the housing 200 continues to move matches the preset starting position information, it determines that the main body 100 or the housing 200 moves through the preset initial position and the preset starting position in sequence, and then determines that the main body 100 or the housing 200 moves under the action of normal user behavior, thereby feeding back a start signal to start the aerosol generating device.

[0097] Specifically, taking the case where the main body 100 moves relative to the housing 200 under an external force as an example, during the movement of the main body 100, the position detection module 401 obtains the position information of the main body 100 and compares the current position information of the main body 100 with the preset initial position information and the preset starting position information respectively. If the position information before the main body 100 matches the preset initial position information, it is determined that the main body 100 passes through the preset initial position at this time; if the current position information of the main body 100 matches the preset starting position information, it is determined that the main body 100 passes through the preset starting position at this time. Thus, if during the movement of the main body 100, the position detection module 401 first detects that the position information of the main body 100 matches the preset initial position information and then detects that the position information of the main body 100 matches the preset starting position information, it is determined that the main body 100 passes through the preset initial position and the preset starting position successively during the movement. At this time, the position detection module 401 feeds back a start signal, thereby triggering the aerosol generating device to start.

[0098] Specifically, as Figure 3 shown, the position detection module 401 includes a sensor assembly 411 and a first microcontroller 412 electrically connected to the sensor assembly 411.

[0099] The sensor assembly 411 is configured to detect the position information of the main body 100 or the housing 200 when the main body 100 or the housing 200 moves, and obtain the current position information of the main body 100 or the housing 200. The first microcontroller 412 is configured to feed back a start signal or an abnormal signal according to the position information of the main body 100 or the housing 200, so that the aerosol generating device starts or does not start.

[0100] The sensor assembly 411 may be one or more sensors for detecting whether the main body 100 passes through a preset position during the relative movement with the housing 200. The type of the sensor with this function is not limited in this application. For example, the sensor assembly 411 may be a sensor for detecting the movement trajectory of the main body 100 inside the housing 200, such as an acceleration sensor. The sensor assembly 411 includes at least one sensor. The first microcontroller 412 is disposed inside the main body 100. The sensor assembly 411 may be disposed inside the main body 100, on the surface of the main body 100, or inside the housing 200. When the sensor assembly 411 includes multiple sensors, they may also be separately disposed in these three positions.

[0101] Specifically, taking the example of the main body 100 moving relative to the housing 200 under an external force, when the main body 100 moves in the first direction of the housing 200, for example, in the counterclockwise direction along the circumferential direction of the housing 200, during the movement process, when the sensor assembly 411 does not detect that the current position information of the main body 100 matches the preset starting position information, that is, when it does not detect that the main body 100 passes through the preset starting position during the movement, the first microcontroller 412 determines that the main body 100 does not pass through the preset starting position during the movement, and thus feeds back an abnormal signal to prevent the aerosol generating device from starting.

[0102] The situation where the main body 100 does not pass through the preset starting position during the movement can be that it passes through the preset initial position during the movement but does not pass through the preset starting position, or it starts moving from any position between the preset initial position and the preset starting position and does not pass through the preset starting position.

[0103] When the sensor assembly 411 detects that the current position information of the main body 100 matches the preset starting position information and the position information of the main body 100 at a certain previous position also matches the preset initial position information, the first microcontroller 412 determines that the main body 100 passes through the preset initial position and the preset starting position in sequence during the movement, and thus feeds back a start signal to trigger the start of the aerosol generating device.

[0104] After the aerosol generating device is started, when the sensor assembly 411 detects that the main body 100 moves in the second direction of the housing 200 again, the second direction is opposite to the first direction, for example, the main body 100 passes through the preset starting position in the clockwise direction along the circumferential direction of the housing 200, that is, leaves the preset starting position, or passes through the preset starting position and the preset initial position in sequence, that is, reaches the preset initial position from the preset starting position, the first microcontroller 412 feeds back a shutdown signal or a standby signal to trigger the aerosol generating device to switch from the start state to the shutdown state or enter the standby state.

[0105] Alternatively, the sensor assembly 411 can be a sensor that detects that the main body 100 passes through a certain position point in the housing 200, such as a photoelectric sensor. The sensor assembly 411 at least includes a first sensor and a second sensor that are spaced apart on the main body 100 and / or the housing 200. The first sensor and the second sensor respectively detect whether the main body 100 passes through the preset initial position and the preset starting position during the movement.

[0106] Specifically, taking the first sensor and the second sensor as optoelectronic sensors as an example, when the position information of the movement of the main body 100 relative to the housing 200 detected by the first sensor matches the preset initial position information, and the position information of the movement of the main body 100 relative to the housing 200 detected by the second sensor does not match the preset start position information, it indicates that the sensor assembly 411 detects that the main body 100 does not pass through the preset start position during the movement within the housing 200. At this time, the first microcontroller 412 feeds back an abnormal signal to trigger the aerosol generating device not to start.

[0107] When the position information of the movement of the main body 100 relative to the housing 200 detected by the first sensor matches the preset initial position information, and the position information of the movement of the main body 100 relative to the housing 200 detected by the second sensor matches the preset start position information, it indicates that the sensor assembly 411 detects that the main body 100 passes through the preset initial position and the preset start position in sequence during the movement within the housing 200. At this time, the first microcontroller 412 feeds back a start signal to trigger the aerosol generating device to start.

[0108] When the second sensor detects that the main body 100 moves relative to the housing 200 in the opposite direction and passes through the preset initial position again, that is, when leaving the preset initial position, the first microcontroller 412 feeds back a shutdown signal or a standby signal to trigger the aerosol generating device to switch from the start state to the shutdown state or the standby state. Or, after the second sensor detects that the main body 100 moves relative to the housing 200 in the opposite direction and passes through the preset start position again, when the first sensor also detects that the main body 100 moves relative to the housing 200 in the opposite direction and passes through the preset initial position again, that is, when the main body 100 moves from the preset start position to the preset initial position, the first microcontroller 412 feeds back a shutdown signal or a standby signal to trigger the aerosol generating device to switch from the start state to the shutdown state or the standby state.

[0109] Further, in a specific embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, the aerosol generating device further includes a time detection module 402.

[0110] The time detection module 402 is used to detect the movement time required for the main body 100 or the housing 200 to move through the preset initial position and the preset start position in sequence; and when detecting that the movement time exceeds the preset start time (such as 1 s), it feeds back an abnormal signal to prevent the aerosol generating device from starting; when detecting that the movement time is less than the preset start time, it feeds back a start signal to cause the aerosol generating device to start.

[0111] Specifically, taking the case where the main body 100 moves relative to the housing 200 under an external force as an example, when the position detection module 401 detects that the main body 100 moves through a preset initial position, the time detection module 402 starts timing, or records the current time point. Moreover, when the position detection module 401 detects that the main body 100 moves through a preset starting position, the time detection module 402 stops timing, obtains the recorded duration, or the time detection module 402 records the current time point and obtains the time interval between the two time points. At this time, if the time detection module 402 detects that the recorded duration or time interval exceeds the preset starting time, it is determined as an abnormal phenomenon, and then an abnormal signal is fed back so that the aerosol generating device does not start. Only when the time detection module 402 detects that the recorded duration or time interval is less than the preset starting time, the aerosol generating device starts automatically.

[0112] Those skilled in the art should understand that in actual applications, when the main body 100 moves relative to the housing 200 due to normal user behavior, the coherence of the user's actions causes the main body 100 to move from the preset initial position to the preset starting position. At this time, the movement time of the main body 100 must be less than the preset starting time, and then the relative movement between the main body 100 and the housing 200 triggers the aerosol generating device to start automatically. In the case of non-user behavior, that is, in the case of misoperation, when the main body 100 is moved relative to the housing 200 by an external force of non-user behavior, after the main body 100 starts to move from the starting position, due to the insufficient acting force, the main body 100 stops moving before passing through the preset starting position. After stopping for a period of time, it moves again due to the external force of non-user behavior and then passes through the preset starting position. At this time, the position detection module 401 detects that the main body 100 moves through the preset starting position and determines it as a condition for triggering the start of the aerosol generating device. However, since the main body 100 passes through the preset starting position after multiple movements due to misoperation of non-user behavior, during this process, the movement time required for the main body 100 to reach the preset starting position from the preset initial position, that is, the time of each movement of the main body 100 during the process of the main body 100 reaching the preset starting position from the preset initial position, and the total time of stopping in the middle must exceed the preset starting time. Therefore, the time detection module 402 feeds back an abnormal signal, causing the aerosol generating device not to start.

[0113] It can be seen from this that in the case of misoperation, although the main body 100 moves relative to the housing 200 through the preset initial position and the preset starting position in sequence, when the time required for the main body 100 to reach the preset starting position from the preset initial position exceeds the preset starting time, the aerosol generating device does not start either. Thus, it can further detect misoperation. Through the dual misoperation detection of the position detection module 401 and the time detection module 402, it can effectively avoid phenomena such as waste of resources and potential safety hazards caused by the self-starting of the aerosol generating device due to misoperation.

[0114] Furthermore, after the aerosol generating device is started, the time detection module 402 detects the working time of the aerosol generating device. When it detects that the current working time of the aerosol generating device exceeds the preset working time (such as 10 s), the time detection module 402 feeds back a shutdown signal or a standby signal to cause the aerosol generating device to shut down or enter the standby state.

[0115] Thus, it can protect the device itself when the user uses the device for too long, and can also avoid situations where the user overuses the functions provided by the device, which is not conducive to health, etc.; it can also avoid problems such as waste of resources and potential safety hazards caused by the aerosol generating device being started and working for too long due to misoperation.

[0116] In addition, when the aerosol generating device is in the standby state, the time detection module 402 detects the standby time of the aerosol generating device. When it detects that the current standby time of the aerosol generating device exceeds the preset standby time (such as 2 min), the time detection module 402 feeds back a shutdown signal to cause the aerosol generating device to shut down.

[0117] Thus, in the case of long-term standby and without the user activating the device, the device can automatically enter the shutdown state, can automatically shut down when the user forgets to shut down or misoperation causes the device to standby for a long time, etc., saving resources and also avoiding potential safety hazards.

[0118] Specifically, such as Figure 3As shown in the figure, the time detection module 402 includes a timer 413 and a second microcontroller 414 electrically connected to the timer 413. The timer 413 is used to record the movement time required for the main body 100 or the housing 200 to move successively through a preset initial position and a preset starting position. The second microcontroller 414 feeds back a start signal or an abnormal signal according to the movement time, so that the aerosol generating device starts or does not start. Moreover, after the aerosol generating device starts, the timer 413 records the working time of the aerosol generating device. The second microcontroller 414 controls the aerosol generating device to maintain a normal working state, or controls the aerosol generating device to shut down or enter a standby state according to the working time. After the aerosol generating device is in the standby state, the timer 413 records the standby time of the aerosol generating device. The second microcontroller 414 controls the aerosol generating device to maintain the standby state or switch to the shutdown state according to the standby time.

[0119] In this embodiment, taking the movement of the main body 100 relative to the housing 200 under an external force as an example, when the movement time required for the timer 413 to record the movement of the main body 100 successively through the preset initial position and the preset starting position exceeds the preset starting time, the second microcontroller 414 feeds back an abnormal signal, so that the aerosol generating device does not start; when the movement time recorded by the timer 413 is less than the preset starting time, the second microcontroller 414 feeds back a start signal, so that the aerosol generating device starts.

[0120] After the aerosol generating device starts, for the working time of the aerosol generating device recorded by the timer 413, when the second microcontroller 414 detects that the working time recorded by the timer 413 exceeds the preset working time, it feeds back a shutdown signal or a standby signal, so that the aerosol generating device switches from the normal working state to the shutdown or standby state; when the working time recorded by the timer 413 is less than the preset working time, the second microcontroller 414 still feeds back a start signal, so that the aerosol generating device maintains the normal working state.

[0121] In the case where the aerosol generating device is in the standby state, for the standby time of the aerosol generating device recorded by the timer 413, when the second microcontroller 414 detects that the standby time recorded by the timer 413 exceeds the preset standby time, it feeds back a shutdown signal, so that the aerosol generating device switches from the standby state to the shutdown state. When the current standby time of the aerosol generating device is less than the preset standby time, the aerosol generating device remains in the standby state. When the aerosol generating device is in the standby state, if the aerosol generating device receives a start trigger, it starts from the standby state.

[0122] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above-mentioned preset initial position and preset starting position are two different positions in sequence for the aerosol generating device starting to move from the closed state. For the case where the aerosol generating device starts to move from the open state, the preset starting position and the preset initial position are two different positions in sequence respectively. The above-mentioned preset initial position and preset starting position can be the starting position and the ending position of the movement of the main body 100 or the housing 200, or two different positions in sequence between the starting position and the ending position of the movement of the main body 100 or the housing 200. The above-mentioned passing through the preset initial position can be starting to move from the preset initial position, or passing through the preset initial position during the movement, or reaching the preset initial position when the movement stops; similarly, the above-mentioned passing through the preset starting position can be starting to move from the preset starting position, or passing through the preset starting position during the movement, or reaching the preset starting position when the movement stops.

[0123] In a specific embodiment, a charging interface may be provided on the main body 100, and an opening is provided at a corresponding position on the housing 200, and this opening does not cover the charging interface. For example, an electrical interface is provided at the distal end 102 of the main body 100, and the second opening end 202 of the housing 200 does not cover the charging interface, and the edge of the opening of the second opening end 202 is joined to the charging interface.

[0124] Of course, in other specific embodiments, the charging interface may be provided on the housing 200.

[0125] The charging interface is used to connect to an external power source to charge the aerosol generating device. The charging interface is a wireless charging interface or a wired charging interface. The wireless charging interface can be, for example, a contact magnetic charging interface or a wireless induction charging interface, and the wired charging interface can be, for example, a microUSB charging interface or a Type-C charging interface.

[0126] In a specific embodiment, in order to facilitate the use and placement of the aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device is provided with at least one of a matte layer, an anti-slip portion, multi-sided edges and corners, a flat top end, and a flat bottom end. For example, the outer surface of the housing 200 is provided with a matte layer, and the outer surface of the housing 200 is provided with anti-slip portions such as ridges and bumps. The housing 200 is set in a multi-sided edge and corner shape, so that the aerosol generating device plays an anti-slip role during use and an anti-rolling role when parked, and in addition, the appearance of the device is beautiful and has a tactile feeling. Furthermore, if the aerosol generating device is provided with a flat top end and / or a flat bottom end, the aerosol generating device can not only be parked horizontally, but also be parked vertically without falling down.

[0127] In a specific embodiment, the housing 200 is sleeved with a soft sheath, which plays a protective role for the device. For example, when the device falls, it can reduce the impact force. In addition, it can also enhance the touch feeling and improve the user experience.

[0128] In a specific embodiment, a temperature-sensing layer is provided on the outside of the housing 200, or the housing 200 is a temperature-sensing housing. When the device is in a normal working state and there are internal changes in the device, the housing 200 shows different colors as the temperature changes, or different sections show different colors or gradient colors.

[0129] In a specific embodiment, a light-sensing layer is provided on the outside of the housing 200, or the housing 200 is a light-sensing housing. When in a low-light environment, the housing 200 emits light by itself.

[0130] Different from the above embodiments, in another embodiment of the present application, as Figures 2a to 2c shown, the second part 104 of the surface of the housing 200 is covered, and the second open end 202 is connected to the distal end 102 of the main body 100 and does not cover the distal end 102 of the main body 100.

[0131] When the main body 100 and the housing 200 move relative to each other, such that a spatial area 301 is formed by the drop between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first open end 201 of the housing 200, the second part 104 of the surface of the main body 100 is exposed outside the housing 200, or the distal end 102 of the main body 100 extends into the housing 200.

[0132] Specifically, as Figure 2a shown, in a specific embodiment, the first open end 201 of the housing 200 is a fully open transverse end face opening, or it can also be a curved surface opening, and the first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100 is covered by the housing 200.

[0133] Taking the example of the main body 100 moving relative to the housing 200 under an external force, in the first case, when the distal end 102 of the main body 100 is pressed by an external force, the main body 100 makes a longitudinal movement inside the housing 200. Specifically, the first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100 makes a longitudinal movement in the axial direction of the housing 200 towards the first open end 201 of the housing 200, such that the first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100 extends out from the first open end 201 of the housing 200, and the ventilation part 111 is exposed outside the housing 200, thereby communicating with the atmosphere, as Figure 2b and Figure 2c shown; at the same time, the second part 104 of the surface of the main body 100 makes a longitudinal movement in the axial direction of the housing 200 towards the first open end 201 of the housing 200, such that the distal end 102 of the main body 100 extends into the housing 200 to form an inner concave area 302, and there is a gap between the inside of the housing 200 and the distal end 102 of the main body 100 in this inner concave area 302, thereby forming an air inlet, as Figure 2cas shown; or, Figure 2c In a situation not shown, the second portion 104 on the surface of the main body 100 performs a reciprocating motion, so that the distal end 102 of the main body 100 extends into the housing 200 and then returns to its original position.

[0134] exist Figure 2b and Figure 2c In the second case not shown, when the distal end 102 of the main body 100 is rotated by an external force by a certain angle, for example, 180 degrees, the main body 100 performs circumferential motion in the shell 200. Specifically, the first portion 103 on the surface of the main body 100 rotates in the shell 200 to perform circumferential motion, and produces a longitudinal displacement toward the first open end 201 of the shell 200, so that the first portion 103 on the surface of the main body 100 extends out of the first open end 201. At this time, the vent 111 on the first portion 103 on the surface of the main body 100 is exposed to the outside of the shell 200, thereby communicating with the outside world; at the same time, the second portion 104 on the surface of the main body 100 also performs circumferential motion, and the distal end 102 of the main body 100 is located at the original position or extends into the shell 200, that is, the shell 200 still covers the second portion 104 on the surface.

[0135] exist Figure 2b and Figure 2c In the third case not shown, when the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 is pressed by an external force, the main body 100 moves longitudinally in the shell 200. Specifically, the first part 103 on the surface of the main body 100 moves longitudinally in the axial direction of the shell 200 toward the second open end 202 of the shell 200, so that the first part 103 on the surface of the main body 100 extends from the first open end 201 of the shell 200 into the shell 200 to form an internal hollow area, and the vent 111 is connected to the outside world through the hollow area. At the same time, the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 moves longitudinally in the axial direction of the shell 200 toward the second open end 202 of the shell 200, so that the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 extends out of the shell 200. Alternatively, the first portion 103 on the surface of the main body 100 extends out of the first opening end 201 of the shell 200 after making a reciprocating motion relative to the shell 200, which is specifically the same as the situation in which the first portion 103 on the surface of the main body 100 extends out of the first opening end 201 of the shell 200 in the first and second cases; at the same time, the distal end 102 of the main body 100 and the second portion 104 on the surface of the main body 100 are still in their original positions, that is, in this case, the first portion 103 and the second portion 104 on the surface of the main body 100 are not linked.

[0136] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above-mentioned spatial region 301, the first part 103 and the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 are only defined representations. For the spatial region 301, the first part 103 and the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 involved in various force situations, the area sizes of the spatial region 301 in various situations may be equal or unequal, and the shapes may be the same or different; similarly, the area sizes of the first part 103 in various situations may be equal or unequal, and the shapes may be the same or different; similarly, the area sizes of the first part 103 in various situations may be equal or unequal, and the shapes may be the same or different, and no limitations are imposed here.

[0137] The above uses specific examples to elaborate on this application, which is only used to help understand this application and is not intended to limit this application. For those skilled in the technical field to which this application belongs, based on the idea of this application, several simple deductions, deformations or substitutions can also be made.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that, the aerosol generating device comprises: a main body for atomizing an aerosol-forming substrate to generate an aerosol, having an air flow channel for circulating air and / or aerosol; the main body includes a proximal end, a distal end disposed opposite to the proximal end, and a surface between the proximal end and the distal end; and a housing having a receiving space for receiving the main body; when the main body or the housing is acted upon by an external force, the main body and the housing can move relative to each other; the housing includes a first open end, and the first open end does not cover the proximal end; when there is no relative displacement between the main body and the housing, the aerosol generating device is in a closed state, and the air flow channel is not in communication with the outside; when the main body and the housing move relative to each other, a relative displacement is generated between the proximal end and the first open end to form a space region, and the aerosol generating device is opened from the closed state, so that the air flow channel is in communication with the outside; when the space region is formed between the proximal end and the first open end, the aerosol generating device is activated; the aerosol generating device further includes a position detection module; the position detection module detects the position information of the main body or the housing when the main body or the housing moves, and obtains the current position information of the main body or the housing; when the position detection module detects that the current position information does not match the preset start position information, an abnormal signal is fed back, so that the aerosol generating device does not start; when the position detection module detects that the position information of the movement of the main body or the housing matches the preset initial position information and the preset start position information in sequence, it is determined that the main body or the housing moves through the preset initial position and the preset start position in sequence, and a start signal is fed back, so that the aerosol generating device starts; the aerosol generating device further includes a time detection module; the time detection module is used to detect the movement time required for the main body or the housing to pass through the preset initial position and the preset start position in sequence; and when it detects that the movement time exceeds the preset start time, an abnormal signal is fed back, so that the aerosol generating device does not start; when it detects that the movement time is less than the preset start time, a start signal is fed back, so that the aerosol generating device starts; the housing has a charging interface; or, the main body has a charging interface.

2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, the surface includes a first part; the first part is connected to the proximal end, and the first part is covered by the housing; the first part is provided with a ventilation part, and the ventilation part is communicated with the outlet of the air flow channel; the space region forms an air outlet, and the ventilation part is communicated with the outside through the air outlet.

3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, characterized in that, when the main body and the housing move relative to each other, the first part is exposed from the first open end, and the peripheral space between the proximal end and the first open end forms the space region; Alternatively, when the body moves relative to the housing, the proximal end extends into the housing, and a height difference between the proximal end and the first open end forms the space region.

4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein, the surface further includes a second portion connected to the distal end; the housing further includes a second open end corresponding to the first open end, and the second open end does not cover the distal end; the second portion is exposed outside the housing; when the body moves relative to the housing such that the space region is formed between the proximal end and the first open end, at least a part of the second portion is exposed outside the housing, or the second portion extends into the housing; or, the second portion is covered by the housing; when the body moves relative to the housing such that the space region is formed between the proximal end and the first open end, the second portion is exposed outside the housing, or the distal end extends into the housing.

5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 4, wherein, when the body moves relative to the housing such that the space region is formed between the proximal end and the first open end, an air inlet is formed between the second open end and the body, and an inlet of the air flow channel is communicated with the outside through the air inlet.

6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein, the aerosol generating device further includes a start indicator light; the start indicator light is provided on the body or the housing, and emits light and shines to the outside when the aerosol generating device is started.

7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein, when the body has a charging interface, an opening is formed in the housing, the opening does not cover the charging interface, and an edge of the opening is joined to the charging interface.

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