An aerosol generating device

Abstract

The present application discloses an aerosol generating device, including a main body, a shell and a position detection module. The main body is accommodated in the accommodating space of the shell. The main body or the shell can move relatively under the action of external force. When the current position information of the main body or the shell does not match the preset start position information, the position detection module feeds back an abnormal signal, so that the aerosol generating device does not start. The present application also discloses an aerosol generating device, including a main body, a shell, a position detection module and a time detection module. When the movement time required for the main body or the shell to move from a preset initial position to a preset start position exceeds the preset start time, the time detection module feeds back an abnormal signal, so that the aerosol generating device does not start. The present application can avoid the self-start of the aerosol generating device caused by misoperation in non-user behavior situations, and avoid the waste of resources and safety hazards caused by the self-start of the device due to misoperation.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As people's requirements for product functions become higher and higher, products with intelligent functions and simplified functions are becoming more and more popular. At present, many electronic devices automatically detect the action of external forces, and when the detected external force meets the conditions, the power switch is triggered to start automatically. However, electronic devices can only judge whether the detected external force meets the conditions based on preset conditions, and cannot judge whether the external force is caused by user behavior. Once it is detected that the external force meets the conditions, it will start automatically, so that misoperation can also trigger the electronic device to start automatically. Due to misoperation rather than user behavior, the self-starting of electronic equipment will cause power loss, waste of resources, and even bring safety hazards. For example, for equipment that consumes substrates during operation, there will be a large safety hazard due to the exhaustion of substrates and other phenomena such as dry burning of equipment. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present application provides an aerosol generating device, aiming to avoid the phenomenon of wasting resources and posing safety hazards due to self-starting of the device due to misoperation.

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

[0005] a body for atomizing the aerosol-forming substrate to generate an aerosol, having an air flow channel for circulating air and / or aerosol; and

[0006] The shell has a housing space for housing the main body; when the main body or the shell is acted upon by an external force, the main body and the shell can move relative to each other;

[0007] The position detection module is used to detect the position information of the main body or shell when the main body or shell moves, and obtain the current position information of the main body or shell; and when it is detected 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.

[0008] Preferably, when the position detection module detects that the position information of the movement of the main body or shell matches the preset initial position information and the preset starting position information successively, it determines that the movement of the main body or shell has successively passed through the preset initial position and the preset starting position, and feeds back a starting signal to start the aerosol generating device.

[0009] Preferably, the aerosol generating device further comprises a time detection module;

[0010] The time detection module is used to detect the movement time required for the main body or shell to successively go through a preset initial position and a preset starting position; and when it is detected that the movement time exceeds the preset starting time, an abnormal signal is fed back to prevent the aerosol generating device from starting; when it is detected that the movement time is less than the preset starting time, a start signal is fed back to prevent the aerosol generating device from starting.

[0011] Preferably, the time detection module is also used to detect the working time of the aerosol generating device after the aerosol generating device is started, and when it is detected 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 to shut down the aerosol generating device or enter a standby state.

[0012] Preferably, the time detection module is also used to detect the standby time of the aerosol generating device after the aerosol generating device is on standby, and when it is detected that the current standby time of the aerosol generating device exceeds the preset standby time, feedback a shutdown signal to shut down the aerosol generating device.

[0013] Preferably, the housing comprises a first housing and a second housing, and the first housing and / or the second housing can move relative to the main body under the action of an external force;

[0014] When the first shell and / or the second shell and the main body move, a relative displacement occurs between the first shell and the second shell to form an opening area.

[0015] Preferably, the opening area forms an air inlet, and the air inlet is connected to the inlet of the air flow channel;

[0016] Alternatively, the opening area forms an air outlet, and the air outlet is communicated with the outlet of the air flow channel.

[0017] Preferably, the housing comprises a first open end, the first open end not covering the main body;

[0018] When the main body and the shell move relative to each other, the main body and the first opening end are relatively displaced to form a space area.

[0019] Preferably, the space area forms an air outlet, and the air outlet is communicated with the outlet of the air flow channel.

[0020] In order to achieve the above object, the present application also provides an aerosol generating device, which includes:

[0021] a body for atomizing the aerosol-forming substrate to generate an aerosol, having an air flow channel for circulating air and / or aerosol; and

[0022] The shell has a housing space for housing the main body; when the main body or the shell is acted upon by an external force, the main body and the shell can move relative to each other;

[0023] A position detection module, used to detect the position information of the main body or shell when the main body or shell moves, and obtain the current position information of the main body or shell; when it is detected that the position information of the movement of the main body or shell matches the preset initial position information and the preset starting position information in sequence, determine that the movement of the main body or shell has successively passed through the preset initial position and the preset starting position;

[0024] The time detection module is used to detect the movement time required for the main body or shell to successively pass through a preset initial position and a preset starting position; and when it is detected that the movement time exceeds the preset starting time, an abnormal signal is fed back to prevent the aerosol generating device from starting; when it is detected that the movement time is less than the preset starting time, a start signal is fed back to prevent the aerosol generating device from starting.

[0025] The present application uses a position detection module to detect the position information of the main body or shell during the movement when the main body or shell is subjected to an external force so that the main body and the shell move relative to each other, and when the current position information does not match the preset starting position information, an abnormal signal is fed back to prevent the aerosol generating device from starting; the application can also use a time detection module to detect the movement time required for the main body or shell to move from a preset initial position to a preset starting position, and when the movement time exceeds the preset starting time, an abnormal signal is fed back to prevent the aerosol generating device from starting, thereby avoiding the self-starting of the aerosol generating device due to misoperation without user behavior, and avoiding the self-starting of the equipment due to misoperation, resulting in waste of resources, potential safety hazards, and other problems. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1a This is a structural schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device in the first embodiment of the present application in a closed state at one angle;

[0027] Figure 1b This is a structural schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device in the first embodiment of the present application in a closed state from another angle;

[0028] Figure 1c This is a structural schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device in the first embodiment of the present application in an open state at one angle;

[0029] Figure 1d This is a structural schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device in the first embodiment of the present application in the open state from another angle;

[0030] Figure 2a This is a structural schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device in a closed state in the second embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 2b This is a structural schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device in the second embodiment of the present application in an open state;

[0032] Figure 3a This is a schematic structural diagram of the aerosol generating device in a closed state in the third embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 3b This is a structural schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device in the third embodiment of the present application in an open state;

[0034] Figure 4a This is a schematic structural diagram of the aerosol generating device in a closed state in the third embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 4b This is a structural schematic diagram of an aerosol generating device in an open state at one angle in the fourth embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 4c This is a structural schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device in the fourth embodiment of the present application in the open state from another angle;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the module structure of an embodiment of an aerosol generating device of the present application.

[0038] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0039] 100, main body; 101, proximal end of main body; 102, distal end of main body; 103, first part of main body surface; 104, second part of main body surface; 105, charging interface; 111, suction hole or suction tube;

[0040] 200, housing; 201, first housing; 202, second housing; 203, first opening end; 204, second opening end; 210, top end of first housing; 211, first joint end; 220, bottom end of second housing; 221, second joint end; 212, first opening; 222, second opening;

[0041] 301, first area; 302, second area; 303, space area; 304, concave area;

[0042] 401, position detection module; 402, time detection module; 411, sensor component; 412, first microcontroller; 413, timer; 414, second microcontroller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The present application is further described in detail below through specific implementation methods in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0044] Embodiment 1:

[0045] The present application provides an aerosol generating device, Figure 1a to Figure 1d FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a first embodiment of an aerosol generating device. Figure 5 Shown is a schematic diagram of the module structure of an embodiment of an aerosol generating device.

[0046] In the first embodiment of the present application, Figure 1a to Figure 1d , Figure 5 As shown, the aerosol generating device includes a main body 100, a shell 200 and a position detection module 401, wherein the shell 200 has a accommodating space (not shown in the figure), and the main body 100 is installed in the accommodating space. When the main body 100 or the shell 200 is subjected to external force, the main body 100 and the shell 200 can move relative to each other.

[0047] The main body 100 is used to atomize the aerosol-forming substrate to generate an aerosol. The main body 100 has an airflow channel (not shown) inside, and the airflow channel is used to circulate air and / or aerosol. In actual applications, the main body 100 stores an aerosol-forming substrate inside. When the main body 100 enters a normal working state, the main body 100 atomizes the aerosol-forming substrate to generate an aerosol, and the generated aerosol is released to the outside through the airflow channel, or external air enters the airflow channel to bring the generated aerosol out to the outside, so that the user can use the aerosol.

[0048] The main body 100 includes a proximal end 101, a distal end (not shown) and a surface (not shown), the distal end is arranged opposite to the proximal end 101, the surface is located between the proximal end 101 and the distal end, and when the aerosol generating device is in a closed state, the surface of the main body 100 is covered by the shell 200 and is not visible. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the proximal end 101 and the distal end of the main body 100 in the present application are only used to represent the two ends of the main body 100, which are only relative, and do not limit the specific meanings of "proximal end" and "distal end".

[0049] The housing 200 includes a first housing 201 and a second housing 202 . The first housing 201 and / or the second housing 202 can move relative to the main body 100 under the action of external force.

[0050] When the first shell 201 and / or the second shell 202 moves relative to the main body 100 , a first relative displacement is generated between the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 to form a first area 301 .

[0051] Specifically, the first shell 201 and / or the second shell 202 moves relative to the main body 100 under the action of external force, which may include the following situations:

[0052] In the case where the first shell 201 is moved relative to the main body 100 by an external force alone, the first shell 201 is movably connected to the main body 100, and the second shell 202 may be fixedly connected to the main body 100 and cannot move relative to the main body 100, or the second shell 202 may be movably connected to the main body 100 and can move relative to the main body 100. Similarly, in the case where the second shell 202 is moved relative to the main body 100 by an external force alone, the second shell 202 is movably connected to the main body 100, and the first shell 201 may be fixedly connected to the main body 100 and cannot move relative to the main body 100; or the first shell 201 may be movably connected to the main body 100 and can move relative to the main body 100. In the case where both the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 are moved relative to the main body 100 by an external force, the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 are both movably connected to the main body 100.

[0053] When the first shell 201 is moved relative to the main body 100 by an external force, the first shell 201 is displaced in the longitudinal direction of the main body 100 toward the proximal end 101 of the main body 100, and at this time, the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 are relatively displaced; when the second shell 202 is moved relative to the main body 100 by an external force, the second shell 202 is displaced toward the distal end of the main body 100, and at this time, the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 are also relatively displaced. In the case where the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 are both moved relative to the main body 100 by an external force, they can be moved relative to the main body 100 at the same time, or they can be moved relative to the main body 100 in sequence, and at this time, the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 are also relatively displaced.

[0054] It can be seen that when only the first shell 201 or the second shell 202 moves relative to the main body 100 under the action of external force, or when both the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 move relative to the main body 100 under the action of external force, a first relative displacement is generated between the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 to form the first area 301, and the first area 301 is an opening area enclosed between the first shell 201 and the second shell 202. When the first area 301 formed between the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 matches the preset starting area, the aerosol generating device can be triggered to start automatically.

[0055] In this embodiment, preferably, the first shell 201 is movably connected to the main body 100, and the second shell 202 is fixedly connected to the main body 100. When the first shell 201 is subjected to external force, the first shell 201 is displaced in the longitudinal direction of the main body 100 toward the proximal end 101 of the main body 100. At this time, the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 generate a first relative displacement to form a first area 301.

[0056] Here, in the case where the second shell 202 is fixedly connected to the main body 100, not only can the first shell 201 move relative to the main body 100 under the action of external force, but the main body 100 can also move relative to the first shell 201 under the action of external force, so that the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 produce a first relative displacement to form a first area 301.

[0057] In this embodiment, 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 when the main body 100 or the housing 200 starts to move and stops moving. The position detection module 401 stores the current position information obtained.

[0058] After acquiring the current position information of the main body 100 or the shell 200, the position detection module 401 compares the current position information of the main body 100 or the shell 200 with the preset start-up position information. If the current position information of the main body 100 or the shell 200 does not match the preset start-up position information, it is determined that the movement of the main body 100 or the shell 200 has not passed through the preset start-up position, and an abnormal signal is fed back to prevent the aerosol generating device from starting.

[0059] Specifically, when the main body 100 and the shell 200 move relative to each other, for example, the first shell 200 moves relative to the main body 100 so that a first area 301 is formed between the first shell 201 and the second shell 202, if the current position information of the first shell 201 moving along the main body 100 does not match the preset start-up position information, that is, the movement of the first shell 201 has not passed through the preset start-up position, at this time, the first area 301 formed by the relative movement of the first shell 201 and the main body 100 is not the area formed after the first shell 201 moves through the preset start-up position, then the aerosol generating device does not start.

[0060] Thus, when the first shell 201 moves relative to the main body 100 without user behavior, but when the first shell 201 stops moving, the first shell 201 has not passed the preset starting position, the aerosol generating device determines that it is an erroneous operation that causes the first shell 201 to move relative to the main body 100 without starting. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the aerosol generating device from self-starting due to erroneous operation without user behavior, and avoid the problem of self-starting of the equipment due to erroneous operation, resulting in waste of resources, potential safety hazards, and other problems.

[0061] On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the position detection module 401 detects that the position information of the main body 100 or the shell 200 during the movement matches the preset initial position information and the preset start position information, it determines that the main body 100 or the shell 200 moves through the preset initial position and the preset start 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 shell 200, after the position detection module 401 detects that the position information of the main body 100 or the shell 200 matches the preset initial position information, when the main body 100 or the shell 200 continues to move and a certain position information matches the preset initial position information, it determines that the main body 100 or the shell 200 moves through the preset initial position and the preset start position in sequence, and then determines that the main body 100 or the shell 200 moves under the action of normal user behavior, thereby feeding back a start signal to start the aerosol generating device.

[0062] Specifically, taking the case where the first shell 201 moves relative to the main body 100 under the action of an external force as an example, the position detection module 401 obtains the position information of the first shell 201 during the movement of the first shell 201, and compares the current position information of the first shell 201 with the preset initial position information and the preset start position information respectively. If the current position information of the first shell 201 matches the preset initial position information, it is determined that the first shell 201 has passed through the preset initial position at this time; if the current position information of the first shell 201 matches the preset start position information, it is determined that the first shell 201 has passed through the preset start position at this time. Therefore, if during the movement of the first shell 201, the position detection module 401 first detects that the position information of the first shell 201 matches the preset initial position information, and then detects that the position information of the first shell 201 matches the preset start position information, it is determined that the first shell 201 has successively passed through the preset initial position and the preset start position during the movement, and at this time, the position detection module 401 feeds back a start signal, thereby triggering the aerosol generating device to start.

[0063] The above description is based only on the case where the first shell 201 moves relative to the main body 100. Similarly, when the second shell 202 moves relative to the main body 100, if the second shell 202 stops moving without passing through the preset start position, the aerosol generating device cannot be triggered to start automatically. The aerosol generating device starts automatically only when the second shell 202 stops moving and passes through the preset start position. Here, the preset start position referenced by the movement of the second shell 202 and the preset start position referenced by the movement of the first shell 201 are two different preset start positions.

[0064] Therefore, in the case where both the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 move relative to the main body 100, when the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 stop moving and one of them has not passed through the corresponding preset starting position, the aerosol generating device cannot be triggered to self-start. The aerosol generating device can only be triggered to self-start when both the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 stop moving and both pass through the corresponding preset starting positions.

[0065] Specifically, Figure 5 As shown, the position detection module 401 includes a sensor component 411 and a first microcontroller 412 electrically connected to the sensor component 411 .

[0066] The sensor assembly 411 is used to detect the position information of the main body 100 or the shell 200 when the main body 100 or the shell 200 moves, and obtain the current position information of the main body 100 or the shell 200. The first microcontroller 412 is used to feedback a start signal or an abnormal signal according to the position information of the main body 100 or the shell 200, so as to start or not start the aerosol generating device.

[0067] The sensor assembly 411 may be one or more sensors for detecting whether the first shell 201 and / or the second shell 202 have passed through a preset position during the relative movement with the main body 100. The present application does not limit the type of sensor having this function. For example, the sensor assembly 411 may be a sensor for detecting the movement trajectory of the first shell 201 and / or the second shell 202 on the main body 100, such as an acceleration sensor, and the sensor assembly 411 includes at least one sensor. The first microcontroller 412 is disposed inside the main body 100, and the sensor assembly 411 may be disposed inside the main body 100, or on the surface of the main body 100, or inside the shell 200. When the sensor assembly 411 includes multiple sensors, they may also be disposed in these three positions.

[0068] Specifically, taking the example of the first shell 201 moving relative to the main body 100 under the action of external force, when the first shell 201 moves along the first direction of the main body 100, for example, in the counterclockwise direction along the circumference of the main body 100, when the sensor component 411 does not detect that the current position information of the first shell 201 matches the preset start position information, that is, the first shell 201 is not detected to have moved through the preset start position, the first microcontroller 412 determines that the first shell 201 has not moved through the preset start position, and thus feeds back an abnormal signal so that the aerosol generating device does not start.

[0069] The movement of the first shell 201 without passing through the preset starting position may be a situation where it passes through the preset initial position during the movement but does not pass through the preset starting position, or it may be a situation where it starts to move from any position between the preset initial position and the preset starting position but does not pass through the preset starting position.

[0070] When the sensor component 411 detects that the current position information of the first shell 201 matches the preset starting position information, and a previous position information of the first shell 201 also matches the preset initial position information, the first microcontroller 412 determines that the movement of the first shell 201 sequentially passes through the preset initial position and the preset starting position, thereby feeding back a starting signal to trigger the start of the aerosol generating device.

[0071] After the aerosol generating device is started, when the sensor component 411 detects that the first shell 201 moves in a second direction along the main body 100, which is opposite to the first direction, for example, the first shell 201 passes through a preset starting position in a clockwise direction along the circumference of the main body 100, 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 startup state to the shutdown state or enter the standby state.

[0072] Alternatively, the sensor component 411 can be a sensor that detects when the first shell 201 passes through a certain position point on the main body 100, such as a photoelectric sensor. The sensor component 411 includes at least a first sensor and a second sensor that are spaced apart on the main body 100 and / or the shell 200. The first sensor and the second sensor respectively detect whether the movement of the first shell 201 passes through a preset initial position and a preset start position.

[0073] Specifically, taking the first sensor and the second sensor as photoelectric sensors as an example, when the first sensor detects that the position information of the first shell 201 moving relative to the main body 100 matches the preset initial position information, and the second sensor does not detect that the position information of the first shell 201 moving relative to the main body 100 matches the preset start position information, it means that the sensor component 411 detects that the first shell 201 moves on the main body 100 without passing through the preset start position. At this time, the first microcontroller 412 feeds back an abnormal signal to trigger the aerosol generating device not to start.

[0074] When the first sensor detects that the position information of the first shell 201 moving relative to the main body 100 matches the preset initial position information, and when the second sensor detects that the position information of the first shell 201 moving relative to the main body 100 matches the preset starting position information, it means that the sensor component 411 detects that the first shell 201 moves on the main body 100 and passes through the preset initial position and the preset starting position in sequence. At this time, the first microcontroller 412 feeds back a start signal to trigger the start of the aerosol generating device.

[0075] When the second sensor detects that the first shell 201 moves in the opposite direction relative to the main body 100 and passes through the preset initial position again, that is, leaves 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 startup state to the shutdown state or the standby state. Alternatively, after the second sensor detects that the first shell 201 moves in the opposite direction relative to the main body 100 and passes through the preset startup position again, the first sensor also detects that the first shell 201 moves in the opposite direction relative to the main body 100 and passes through the preset initial position again, that is, when the first shell 201 moves from the preset startup 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 startup state to the shutdown state or the standby state.

[0076] Further, in a specific embodiment, if Figure 5 As shown, the aerosol generating device further includes a time detection module 402 .

[0077] The time detection module 402 is used to detect the movement time required for the main body 100 or the shell 200 to successively go through a preset initial position and a preset starting position; and when it is detected that the movement time exceeds a preset starting time (such as 1s), an abnormal signal is fed back to prevent the aerosol generating device from starting; when it is detected that the movement time is less than the preset starting time, a start signal is fed back to start the aerosol generating device.

[0078] Specifically, taking the case where the first shell 201 moves relative to the main body 100 under the action of external force as an example, when the position detection module 401 detects that the first shell 201 moves through a preset initial position, the time detection module 402 starts timing, or records the current time point, and when the position detection module 401 detects that the first shell 201 moves through a preset starting position, the time detection module 402 stops timing and 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 to be an abnormal phenomenon, and an abnormal signal is fed back to prevent the aerosol generating device from starting; the aerosol generating device will only start automatically when the time detection module 402 detects that the recorded duration or time interval is less than the preset starting time.

[0079] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in actual applications, when normal user behavior causes the first shell 201 to move relative to the main body 100, the continuity of the user's action causes the first shell 201 to move from a preset initial position to a preset start position. At this time, the movement time of the first shell 201 must be less than the preset start time, and the relative movement of the first shell 201 and the main body 100 triggers the aerosol generating device to self-start. In the case of non-user behavior, that is, in the case of misoperation, when the first shell 201 is moved relative to the main body 100 by an external force not caused by the user behavior, after the first shell 201 starts to move from the starting position, the first shell 201 will stop moving without passing through the preset starting position due to insufficient force. After stopping for a period of time, it will move again due to the external force not caused by the user behavior before passing through the preset starting position. At this time, the position detection module 401 detects that the first shell 201 has moved through the preset starting position and determines it as a condition that can trigger the start of the aerosol generating device. However, since the first shell 201 has moved for many times due to the misoperation not caused by the user behavior, during this process, the movement time required for the first shell 201 to reach the preset starting position from the preset initial position, that is, in the process of the first shell 201 reaching the preset starting position from the preset initial position, the total time of each movement of the first shell 201 and the time of stopping the movement in the middle must exceed the preset start time. Therefore, the time detection module 402 feeds back an abnormal signal, so that the aerosol generating device does not start.

[0080] It can be seen from this that in the case of an erroneous operation, although the first shell 201 moves relative to the main body 100 and sequentially passes through the preset initial position and the preset starting position, when the time required for the first shell 201 to reach the preset starting position from the preset initial position exceeds the preset starting time, the aerosol generating device does not start, thereby being able to further detect the erroneous operation. Through the dual erroneous operation detection of the position detection module 401 and the time detection module 402, the aerosol generating device can be effectively prevented from self-starting due to erroneous operation, resulting in waste of resources and safety hazards.

[0081] Further, after the aerosol generating device is started, the time detection module 402 detects the working time of the aerosol generating device. When it is detected that the current working time of the aerosol generating device exceeds the preset working time (such as 10s), the time detection module 402 feeds back a shutdown signal or a standby signal to shut down the aerosol generating device or enter a standby state.

[0082] Therefore, when the user uses the device for too long, the device itself can provide protection, which can also prevent the user from overusing the functions provided by the device to the detriment of health. It can also prevent the aerosol generating device from starting up for too long due to misoperation, thereby causing waste of resources, safety hazards, and other problems.

[0083] 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 is detected that the current standby time of the aerosol generating device exceeds the preset standby time (such as 2 minutes), the time detection module 402 feeds back a shutdown signal to shut down the aerosol generating device.

[0084] Therefore, when the device is in standby mode for a long time and no user activates the device, the device will automatically enter the shutdown state. It can also automatically shut down when the user forgets to shut down or causes the device to be in standby mode for a long time due to erroneous operation, thus saving resources and avoiding safety hazards.

[0085] Specifically, Figure 5As shown, 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 shell 200 to successively go through the preset initial position and the preset starting position, and the second microcontroller 414 feeds back a start signal or an abnormal signal according to the movement time, so that the aerosol generating device is started or not started. Moreover, after the aerosol generating device is started, the working time of the aerosol generating device recorded by the timer 413, and the second microcontroller 414 controls the aerosol generating device to maintain a normal working state according to the working time, or controls the aerosol generating device to shut down or enter a standby state. After the aerosol generating device is in the standby state, the standby time of the aerosol generating device recorded by the timer 413, and the second microcontroller 414 controls the aerosol generating device to maintain a standby state or switch to a shutdown state according to the standby time.

[0086] In this embodiment, the movement of the first shell 201 relative to the main body 100 under the action of external force is taken as an example. When the timer 413 records that the movement time required for the first shell 201 to successively go through the preset initial position and the preset starting position exceeds the preset starting time, the second microcontroller 414 feeds back an abnormal signal to prevent the aerosol generating device from starting; 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 to start the aerosol generating device.

[0087] After the aerosol generating device is started, the timer 413 records the working time of the aerosol generating device. 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 a normal working state to a shutdown or standby state; and 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 a normal working state.

[0088] When the aerosol generating device is in the standby state, the timer 413 records the standby time of the aerosol generating device. 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 to switch the aerosol generating device 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 is still 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.

[0089] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above-mentioned preset initial position and preset start position are two different positions in succession when the aerosol generating device starts to move from a closed state, and when the aerosol generating device starts to move from an open state, the preset start position and the preset initial position are two different positions in succession. The above-mentioned preset initial position and the preset start position can be the starting position and the end position of the movement of the main body 100 or the shell 200, or can be two different positions in succession between the starting position and the end position of the movement of the main body 100 or the shell 200. The above-mentioned preset initial position can be started from the preset initial position, or can be passed through the preset initial position during the movement, or can be reached when the movement stops; similarly, the above-mentioned preset start position can be started from the preset start position, or can be passed through the preset start position during the movement, or can be reached when the movement stops.

[0090] In a specific embodiment, the first area 301 forms an air inlet, which is connected to the entrance of the air flow channel. In this case, external air can enter the air flow channel from the air inlet formed by the first area 301; or, the first area 301 forms an air outlet, which is connected to the outlet of the air flow channel. In this case, the air flowing into the air flow channel from the outside and / or the aerosol generated by the aerosol generating device are released from the air flow channel from the air outlet formed by the first area 301.

[0091] In a specific embodiment, the first housing 201 includes a top end 210 and a first joint end 211, and the top end 210 of the first housing 201 is arranged opposite to the first joint end 211; the second housing 202 includes a bottom end 220 and a second joint end 221, and the bottom end 220 of the second housing 202 is arranged opposite to the second joint end 221, and the second joint end 221 is connected to the first joint end 211. The top end 210 of the first housing 201 and the bottom end 220 of the second housing 202 are arranged opposite to each other, and are the top end and the bottom end of the housing 200, respectively. Similarly, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the top end and the bottom end of the present application are only used to indicate the two ends of the housing 200, and are only relative, and do not limit the specific meaning of "top end" and "bottom end". Specifically, a first relative displacement is generated between the first joint end 211 of the first housing 201 and the second joint end 221 of the second housing 202 to form the first region 301.

[0092] In a specific embodiment, the top end 210 of the first shell 201 has a first opening 212 . The first opening 212 does not cover the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 , and an edge of the first opening 212 is engaged with the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 .

[0093] When the first shell 201 moves relative to the main body 100, in addition to the above-mentioned first area 301 formed between the first shell 201 and the second shell 202, that is, the above-mentioned first area 301 is formed between the first joining end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joining end 221 of the second shell 202, a second relative displacement is also generated between the first opening 212 of the first shell 201 and the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 to form a second area 302.

[0094] Of course, when the second shell 202 moves relative to the main body 100, a third relative displacement is also generated between the bottom end 220 of the second shell 202 and the distal end of the main body 100 to form a third area (not shown in the figure), which is not specifically limited in this application.

[0095] Specifically, when the first area 301 forms an air inlet, the second area 302 forms an air outlet, which is connected to the outlet of the air flow channel. At this time, the air flowing into the air flow channel from the outside, and / or the aerosol generated by the aerosol generating device is released from the air flow channel from the air outlet formed by the first area 301; or, when the first area 301 forms an air outlet, the second area 302 forms an air inlet, which is connected to the inlet of the air flow channel, and at this time, the external air can enter the air flow channel from the air inlet formed by the first area 301.

[0096] Specifically, the first region 301 is an opening region formed by the separation of the first joint end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joint end 221 of the second shell 202, and the opening region includes the gap between the first joint end 211 of the first shell 201, the second joint end 221 of the second shell 202 and the surface of the main body 100, thereby forming an air inlet or an air outlet. The second region 302 is a hollow region formed by the difference between the first opening 212 of the first shell 201 and the proximal end 101 of the main body 100, thereby forming an air outlet or an air inlet.

[0097] In this embodiment, preferably, the first area 301 forms an air inlet, and the second area 302 forms an air outlet, and the air inlet and the air outlet are respectively connected to the inlet and the outlet of the air flow channel, so that the air flow channel is connected to the external atmosphere.

[0098] Since the first shell 201 and / or the second shell 202 are not subjected to external force to produce relative displacement with respect to the main body to form an air inlet and an air outlet, the air flow channel is not connected to the outside world, so that when the aerosol generating device is in a closed state (not in use), that is, in a static state or in the process of transportation or carrying, it will not form convection with the outside world, and will not be affected by the internal and external air pressure difference, effectively avoiding the leakage of the aerosol forming substrate of the aerosol generating device due to the influence of the internal and external air pressure difference.

[0099] In this embodiment, the surface of the main body 100 includes a first portion 301 .

[0100] In a specific embodiment, the first joint end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joint end 221 of the second shell 202 are two edges of matching shapes and sizes, and the first joint end 211 of the first shell 201 abuts against the second joint end 221 of the second shell 202. The first joint end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joint end 221 of the second shell 202 may have end surface edges that are flush with each other and directly abut, or one end surface edge of the first joint end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joint end 221 of the second shell 202 may be a concave edge, and the other end surface is flush with each other and inserted into the concave edge for abutment.

[0101] When the first shell 201 and / or the second shell 202 moves relative to the main body 100 under the action of external force to form the above-mentioned first area 301, the above-mentioned first area 301 does not cover the first part 103 on the surface of the main body 100. The first area 301 is an opening area surrounded by the first part 103 on the surface of the main body 100 and the end faces of the first joint end 211 and the second joint end 221.

[0102] In another specific embodiment, the first joining end 211 and the second joining end 221 are two matching joining ends, and the first joining end 211 and the second joining end 221 are mutually socketed. When the first area 301 is formed between the first shell 201 and the second shell 202, the first area 301 includes at least a portion of the first joining end 211, or the first area 301 includes at least a portion of the second joining end 221, that is, when the first area 301 is formed between the first shell 201 and the second shell 202, the above-mentioned first area 301 formed can be the first part 103 covering the surface of the main body 100, or can be the first part 103 not covering the surface of the main body 100.

[0103] Specifically, when the first joint end 211 is sleeved on the second joint end 221, the first area 301 can be the area enclosed between the outer surface of the second joint end 221 and the end face of the first joint end 211 when the first shell 201 and / or the second shell 202 are moved relative to the main body 100 by external force, and the first area 301 covers the first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100; or, when the second joint end 221 is sleeved on the first joint end 211, the first area 301 can be the area enclosed between the outer surface of the first joint end 211 and the end face of the second joint end 221 when the first shell 201 and / or the second shell 202 are moved relative to the main body 100 by external force, and the first area 301 also covers the first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100. When the first shell 201 and / or the second shell 202 moves relative to the main body 100 under the action of external force until the first joint end 211 is separated from the second joint end 221 and the first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100 is exposed, the first area 301 does not cover the first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100.

[0104] The outer surface of the first joining end 211 may be a partial area of ​​the first joining end 211 or the entire area of ​​the first joining end 211 ; similarly, the outer surface of the second joining end 221 may be a partial area of ​​the second joining end 221 or the entire area of ​​the second joining end 221 .

[0105] In a specific embodiment, the first joint end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joint end 221 of the second shell 202 may also be uneven end surfaces of various shapes. When the first shell 201 and / or the second shell 202 are moved relative to the main body 100 by an external force so that the first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100 is exposed, the first joint end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joint end 221 of the second shell 202 may surround areas of different shapes. For example, when the shell 200 is a circular tube shell and the end surfaces of the first joint end 211 and the second joint end 221 are mutually offset inclined surfaces, the first joint end 211 and the second joint end 221 surround an elliptical area, that is, the exposed first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100 is an elliptical surface, such as Figure 1c and Figure 1d shown.

[0106] In another specific embodiment, the first joining end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joining end 221 of the second shell 202 can be transverse annular end faces. When the first shell 201 and / or the second shell 202 are moved relative to the main body 100 by an external force so that the first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100 is exposed, the first joining end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joining end 221 of the second shell 202 form an annular area, that is, the exposed first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100 is an annular surface.

[0107] In a specific embodiment, the aerosol generating device is provided with an information display area, which is used to display one or more of identification information, aerosol forming substrate remaining information, environmental information, working status information, power information, self-parameter information and the like, wherein the aerosol forming substrate remaining information can be displayed transparently or 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 internal temperature of the device, component temperature, etc., and the self-parameter information includes the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the device, component resistance, etc.

[0108] 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.

[0109] Specifically, the information display area can be set in the first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100. When the first shell 201 and / or the second shell 202 moves relative to the main body 100 under the action of external force so 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.

[0110] Of course, the information display area may also be set on the housing 200 , and the information display area may be a partial area of ​​the housing 200 or the entire area of ​​the housing 200 .

[0111] In a specific embodiment, the aerosol generating device of the present application further includes a start indicator light (not shown). When the aerosol generating device is started, the start indicator light emits light, and the light emitted by the start indicator light is transmitted to the outside. The start indicator light can be set on the main body 100 or the shell 200 according to actual conditions.

[0112] Specifically, the start indicator light can be set inside the main body 100. When the first shell 201 moves along the main body 100 to form the above-mentioned second area 302, the light emitted by the start indicator light passes through the airflow channel and the second area 302 in sequence, or passes through the gap between the main body 100 and the shell 200 and the second area 302 in sequence and is scattered to the outside from the first opening 212 of the first shell 201, or is directly scattered to the outside through the gap between the main body 100 and the shell 200; or a light-transmitting area is set in the corresponding area of ​​the shell 200, and the start indicator light scatters the light source through the light-transmitting area.

[0113] Alternatively, the start indicator light can also be set at the proximal end 101 of the main body 100, the surface of the main body 100 or the inner surface of the shell 200. When the first shell 201 moves along the main body 100 to form the above-mentioned second area 302, the light emitted by the start indicator light passes through the second area 302, or passes through the gap between the main body 100 and the shell 200 and the second area 302 in turn and is scattered outward from the first opening 212 of the first shell 201, or is directly scattered to the outside through the gap between the main body 100 and the shell 200; or a light-transmitting area is set in the corresponding area of ​​the shell 200, and the start indicator light scatters the light source through the light-transmitting area.

[0114] Alternatively, the start indicator light may also be provided on the housing 200, and the light of the start indicator light is directly emitted to the outside; the start indicator light may also be a partial area or the entire area of ​​the housing 200, and the housing 200 directly emits light for indication.

[0115] By emitting a light indication on the start indicator light when the aerosol generating device is started, the user is prompted that the device has been started. At the same time, by emitting light from the inside to the outside, or by the shell 200 itself emitting light, the device can display dynamic colors and have a cool feeling, thereby enhancing the customer experience.

[0116] In a specific embodiment, the main body has a charging interface 105 , and the first shell or the second shell has a second opening, the second opening does not cover the charging interface 105 , and an edge of the second opening is engaged with the charging interface.

[0117] like Figure 1b As shown, the bottom end 220 of the second shell 202 has a second opening 222 , the distal end of the main body 100 has a charging interface 105 , the second opening 222 does not cover the charging interface 105 , and the edge of the second opening 222 engages with the charging interface 105 .

[0118] Alternatively, in another specific embodiment, the first shell 201 or the second shell 202 has a charging interface 105 . Preferably, the charging interface 105 can be disposed at the bottom end 220 of the second shell 202 .

[0119] The charging interface 105 is used to connect an external power source to charge the aerosol generating device. The charging interface 105 is a wireless charging interface or a wired charging interface. The wireless charging interface may be, for example, a contact magnetic charging interface or a wireless induction charging interface. The wired charging interface may be, for example, a micro USB charging interface or a Type-C charging interface.

[0120] 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 frosted layer, an anti-slip portion, a polygonal corner, a flat top, and a flat bottom. For example, the outer surface of the shell 200 is provided with a frosted layer, the outer surface of the shell 200 is provided with anti-slip portions such as convex strips and convex points, and the shell 200 is provided in a polygonal corner shape, so that the aerosol generating device has an anti-slip effect during use, and has an anti-rolling effect when parked, and also makes the device beautiful in appearance and tactile. Furthermore, if the aerosol generating device is provided with a flat top and / or bottom, the aerosol generating device can not only be parked horizontally, but also can be parked vertically without falling.

[0121] In a specific embodiment, the shell 200 is provided with a soft cover to protect the device. For example, it can reduce the impact force when the device falls. In addition, it can also increase the touch and improve the user experience.

[0122] In a specific embodiment, a temperature-sensing layer is provided on the outside of the shell 200, or the shell 200 is a temperature-sensing shell. When the device is in normal working state, when the internal structure of the device changes, the shell 200 displays different colors as the temperature changes, or each section is displayed in different colors or gradient colors.

[0123] In a specific embodiment, a light-sensitive layer is disposed on the outside of the housing 200, or the housing 200 is a light-sensitive shell, and the housing 200 emits light by itself in a relatively low light environment.

[0124] According to the actual shape of the aerosol generating device, the external force acting on the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 may be in the form of rotation, pulling, pushing or pressing, for example, Figure 1a to Figure 1d As shown, the aerosol generating device is cylindrical or quasi-cylindrical, so that the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 can be rotated, pulled, pushed or pressed by an external force to move relative to the main body 100; for example, Figure 2a to Figure 2b As shown, the aerosol generating device is arranged in a prism or quasi-prism shape, so that the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 can move relative to the main body 100 by being pulled, pushed or pressed by an external force.

[0125] Specifically, in the case where the first shell 201 moves independently relative to the main body 100 under the action of an external force:

[0126] When the first shell 201 is rotated by an external force at a certain angle, such as 90° or 180°, the first shell 201 rotates along the circumference of the main body 100. At this time, in the longitudinal direction of the main body 100, a first relative displacement is generated between the first joint end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joint end 221 of the second shell 202 to form a first area 301, and a second relative displacement is generated between the first opening 212 of the first shell 201 and the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 to form a second area 302.

[0127] Alternatively, when the first shell 201 is pulled or pushed a certain distance, such as 1 cm or 2 cm, toward the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 by an external force, the first shell 201 moves longitudinally along the main body 100. At this time, in the longitudinal direction of the main body 100, a first relative displacement is generated between the first joint end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joint end 221 of the second shell 202 to form a first area 301, and a second relative displacement is generated between the first opening 212 of the first shell 201 and the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 to form a second area 302.

[0128] Alternatively, when the first shell 201 is pressed by an external force, the pressing may be a touch-type pressing or a pressing time of a certain length, such as 3s or 5s. At this time, the first shell 201 moves along the longitudinal direction of the main body 100, or the first shell 201 rotates along the circumferential direction of the main body 100. In the longitudinal direction of the main body 100, a first relative displacement is generated between the first joint end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joint end 221 of the second shell 202 to form a first area 301, and a second relative displacement is generated between the first opening 212 of the first shell 201 and the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 to form a second area 302.

[0129] For the case where the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 are both moved relative to the main body 100 by external force:

[0130] When the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 are rotated in opposite directions by a certain angle, such as 90° or 180°, due to external force, the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 both rotate along the circumference of the main body 100. At this time, in the longitudinal direction of the main body 100, a first relative displacement is generated between the first joint end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joint end 221 of the second shell 202 to form a first area 301, and a second relative displacement is generated between the first opening 212 of the first shell 201 and the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 to form a second area 302.

[0131] Alternatively, when the first shell 201 is pulled or pushed a certain distance toward the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 by an external force, and the second shell 202 is pulled or pushed a certain distance toward the distal end of the main body 100 by an external force, for example, 1 cm or 2 cm, the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 move in opposite directions along the longitudinal direction of the main body 100. At this time, in the longitudinal direction of the main body 100, a first relative displacement is generated between the first joining end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joining end 221 of the second shell 202 to form a first area 301, and a second relative displacement is generated between the first opening 212 of the first shell 201 and the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 to form a second area 302.

[0132] Alternatively, when the first shell 201 or the second shell 202 is pressed by an external force, or the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 are both pressed by an external force, the pressing can be a touch-type pressing, or it can be pressing for a certain length of time, such as 3s or 5s. At this time, the first shell 201 moves along the longitudinal direction of the main body 100, or the first shell 201 rotates along the circumferential direction of the main body 100. In the longitudinal direction of the main body 100, a first relative displacement is generated between the first joint end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joint end 221 of the second shell 202 to form a first area 301, and a second relative displacement is generated between the first opening 212 of the first shell 201 and the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 to form a second area 302.

[0133] For the case where the second housing 202 moves independently relative to the main body 100 under the action of external force:

[0134] When the second shell 202 is rotated by an external force at a certain angle, such as 90° or 180°, the second shell 202 rotates along the circumference of the main body 100. At this time, in the longitudinal direction of the second shell 202, a first relative displacement is generated between the first joining end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joining end 221 of the second shell 202 to form a first area 301.

[0135] Alternatively, when the second shell 202 is pulled or pushed a certain distance, such as 1 cm or 2 cm, toward the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 by an external force, the second shell 202 moves longitudinally along the main body 100. At this time, in the longitudinal direction of the main body 100, a first relative displacement is generated between the first joining end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joining end 221 of the second shell 202 to form a first area 301.

[0136] Alternatively, when the second shell 202 is pressed by an external force, the pressing may be a touch-type pressing or a pressing time of a certain length, such as 3s or 5s. At this time, the second shell 202 moves along the longitudinal direction of the main body 100, or the second shell 202 rotates along the circumferential direction of the main body 100. In the longitudinal direction of the main body 100, a first relative displacement is generated between the first joint end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joint end 221 of the second shell 202 to form a first area 301.

[0137] Of course, when the second shell 202 moves relative to the main body 100, in addition to the first relative displacement between the first joint end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joint end 221 of the second shell 202 to form the first area 301, a third area can also be formed between the bottom end of the second shell 202 and the far end of the main body. This third area can also cooperate with the first area 301 or the second area 201 to form an air inlet or an air outlet, which is connected to the air flow channel.

[0138] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the present application, the above-mentioned first area 301, second area 302, and first part 103 on the surface of the main body 100 are merely definitions, and for the two situations that only the first shell 201 is subjected to external force, or both the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 are subjected to external force and move relative to the main body 100, the area sizes of the first area 301 in the two situations may be equal or unequal, and the shapes may be the same or different; similarly, the area sizes of the second area 302 in the two situations may be equal or unequal, and the shapes may be the same or different; similarly, in the two situations, the area sizes of the first part 103 on the surface of the main body 100 may be equal or unequal, and the shapes may be the same or different, and there is no limitation here.

[0139] Embodiment 2:

[0140] In the second embodiment of the present application, Figure 2a and Figure 2b As shown, Figure 1a to Figure 1d The aerosol generating devices shown differ in shape. Figure 2a and Figure 2bThe aerosol generating device shown is prismatic, and the end faces of the first joining end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joining end 221 of the second shell 202 are transverse square annular end faces. When the first shell 201 is moved relative to the main body 100 by an external force, or the first shell 201 and the second shell 202 are both moved relative to the main body 100 by an external force so that the first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100 is exposed, the first joining end 211 of the first shell 201 and the second joining end 221 of the second shell 202 form an annular area, that is, the exposed first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100 is a square annular surface.

[0141] Reference Figure 1a to Figure 1d ,as well as Figure 2a to Figure 2b , Figure 1a to Figure 1d is a schematic structural diagram of a structure of an aerosol generating device of the present application, Figure 2a to Figure 2b The aerosol generating device structure shown is Figure 1a to Figure 1d Another structure of the aerosol generating device structure shown, in some cases, except that the shell 200 cannot rotate relative to the main body 100, the above embodiments are applicable to other situations. For example, when the shell 200 and the main body 100 are both prismatic, the shell 200 cannot rotate relative to the main body 100, while when the shell 200 is prismatic and the main body 100 is cylindrical, the shell 200 can rotate relative to the main body 100.

[0142] It should be noted that the aerosol generating device structure of the present application includes Figure 1a to Figure 1d ,as well as Figure 2a and Figure 2b Two structures, but not limited to these two structures.

[0143] Embodiment 3:

[0144] In the third embodiment of the present application, Figure 3a and Figure 3b As shown, compared with the first embodiment (such as Figure 1a to Figure 1d ) and the second embodiment (such as Figure 2a and Figure 2b ) is that the housing 200 is integrally formed, as follows:

[0145] The housing 200 includes a first open end 203, which does not cover the proximal end 101 of the main body 100. When the main body 100 or the housing 200 moves relative to each other under the action of an external force, that is, 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, the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first open end 203 of the housing 200 generate relative displacement to form a space region 301.

[0146] Compared with the first and second embodiments, in this embodiment, preferably, the main body 100 moves relative to the shell 200 under the action of external force, that is, the main body 100 moves circumferentially or longitudinally in the shell 200, and the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first opening end 203 of the shell 200 produce relative displacement to form a spatial area 301.

[0147] The position detection module 401 detects the position of the main body 100 during the movement by referring to the detection of the position information of the first shell 101 in the first embodiment, which will not be described in detail here. Similarly, the movement time detection module 402 detects the movement time of the main body 100 during the movement, as well as the working time and standby time detection of the device, and also refers to the movement time detection of the first shell 101, the working time and standby time detection of the device in the first embodiment, which will not be described in detail here.

[0148] 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 shell 200 .

[0149] In a specific embodiment, the first portion 103 of the surface of the main body 100 is provided with a vent 111, which is connected to the outlet of the air flow channel. The cross-sectional shape of the vent 111 can be semicircular, circular, elliptical or polygonal.

[0150] The above-mentioned space area 303 forms an air outlet of the aerosol generating device, and the ventilation part 111 is connected with the outside through the air outlet.

[0151] In one case, when the main body 100 and the shell 200 move relative to each other, the first part 103 exposes the first opening end 203, and the peripheral space between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first opening end 203 forms the above-mentioned space area 303, that is, the space area 301 can be the external space area when the device is in the open state.

[0152] Specifically, Figure 3b As shown, when the main body 100 is moved relative to the shell 200 by an external force, or the shell 200 is moved relative to the main body 100 by an external force, so that the first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100 is exposed from the first opening end 203 of the shell 200, the space area 301 formed between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first opening end 203 of the shell 200 is the external space area around the first part 103 of the surface of the main body 100.

[0153] In other cases not shown in the drawings, when the main body 100 and the shell 200 move relative to each other, the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 extends into the shell 200, and the height difference between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first opening end 203 forms the above-mentioned space area 303, that is, the space area 303 can be the internal space area of ​​the device in the open state.

[0154] Specifically, when the main body 100 moves relative to the shell 200 due to an external force, or the shell 200 moves relative to the main body 100 due to an external force, so that the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 extends into the shell 200 from the first opening end 203 of the shell 200, the space area 301 formed between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first opening end 203 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 203 of the shell 200.

[0155] 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 .

[0156] 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.

[0157] The housing 200 further includes a second open end 204, which does not cover the distal end 102 of the body 100. The first open end 203 and the second open end 204 are disposed opposite to each other and are respectively two ends of the housing 200. The first open end 203 and the second open end 204 are respectively engaged with the body 100.

[0158] like Figure 3a and Figure 3b 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 204 is connected to the second portion 104 of the body 100 and does not cover the second portion 104 of the body 100.

[0159] When the main body 100 and the shell 200 move relative to each other, so that the above-mentioned space area 303 is formed between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first open end 203 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 to the outside of the shell 200, or a part of it may be exposed to the outside of the shell 200 and the other part may extend into the shell 200, or it may be completely extended into the shell 200.

[0160] For example, in the case where the distal end 102 of the main body 100 is pressed by an external force, causing the main body 100 to move longitudinally toward the first opening end 203 of the shell 200, if the main body 100 moves longitudinally toward the first opening end 203 of the shell 200 and then moves longitudinally toward the second opening end 204 of the shell 200 to return to its original position, then at this time, the second portion 104 of the surface of the main body 100 is completely exposed outside the shell 200; if the main body 100 moves longitudinally toward the first opening end 203 of the shell 200, when the second portion 104 of the surface of the main body 100 is When a part of the main body 100 extends into the shell 200 and the other part is still exposed outside the shell 200, the movement is stopped. At this time, a part of the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 is exposed outside the shell 200, and the other part extends into the shell 200; if the main body 100 moves longitudinally toward the first open end 203 of the shell 200 until the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 is completely extended into the shell 200, at this time, the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 is completely extended into the shell 200, that is, the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 is covered by the shell 200.

[0161] In this embodiment, when the main body 100 and the shell 200 move relative to each other, so that a space area 303 is formed between the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first open end 203 of the shell 200, an air inlet of the aerosol generating device is formed between the second open end 204 of the shell 200 and the main body 100. Specifically, a gap is generated 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 open end 204 of the shell 200 to form an air inlet, and the entrance of the air flow channel is connected to the outside through the air inlet.

[0162] In other modified specific embodiments, a through hole is provided on the shell 200. When the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first open end 203 of the shell 200 form the above-mentioned space area 301, the space area 301 forms an air outlet, so that the outlet of the air flow channel is connected with the outside through the air outlet, and the through hole is aligned with the entrance of the air flow channel to form an air inlet, and the air inlet is connected with the entrance of the air flow channel, so that the entrance of the air flow channel is connected with the outside through the air inlet, thereby connecting the air flow channel with the outside.

[0163] Because the airflow channel is connected to the outside through the space region 301 only when the aerosol generating device is in use, and in the closed state, that is, when the main body 100 or the shell 200 is not subjected to external force to produce relative displacement relative to the shell 200 to form the space region 301, the airflow channel is not connected to the outside, so that when the aerosol generating device is in the closed state (unused state), that is, in a static state or in the process of transportation or carrying, it will not be affected by the internal and external air pressure difference, effectively avoiding the leakage of the aerosol forming substrate of the aerosol generating device due to the influence of the internal and external air pressure difference.

[0164] Specifically, in a specific embodiment, if Figure 3a As shown, the first open end 203 of the shell 200 is a semi-open curved opening, such as a sloped opening, and the first portion 103 of the surface of the main body 100 is a slope and is covered by the shell 200 .

[0165] The external force applied to the main body 100 or the external force applied to the shell 200 includes rotation, pressing, etc., and taking the movement of the main body 100 relative to the shell 200 under the external force as an example, when the distal end 102 of the main body 100 or the second portion 104 of the surface of the main body 100 is rotated by a certain angle, such as 180°, under the external force, the main body 100 performs circumferential motion in the shell 200. Specifically, the first portion 103 of the surface of the main body 100 rotates in the shell 200 to perform circumferential motion and moves toward the shell 200. The first opening end 203 of the main body 100 generates a circumferential displacement, so that the first part 103 on the surface of the main body 100 rotates to the opening position of the first opening end 203 of the shell 200. At this time, the vent 111 on the first part 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 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 is still exposed to the outside of the shell 200, and the shell 200 does not cover the second part 104 on the surface. Figure 3b shown.

[0166] exist Figure 3a and Figure 3bIn another specific embodiment not shown, the first open end 203 of the shell 200 is a fully open transverse end surface opening or a curved surface opening, and the first portion 103 of the surface of the main body 100 is covered by the shell 200 .

[0167] Taking the case where the main body 100 moves relative to the housing 200 under the action of an external force as an example, Figure 3b In 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 an external force by a certain angle, for example, 180°, the main body 100 performs circumferential motion in the shell 200. Specifically, the first part 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 203 of the shell 200, so that the first part 103 on the surface of the main body 100 extends out of the first open end 203. At this time, the vent 111 on the first part 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 part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 also performs circumferential motion, and the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 is still exposed to the outside of the shell 200, and the shell 200 does not cover the second part 104 on the surface.

[0168] exist Figure 3b In the 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 in the shell 200. Specifically, the first portion 103 on the surface of the main body 100 moves longitudinally toward the first open end 203 of the shell 200 in the axial direction of the shell 200, so that the first portion 103 on the surface of the main body 100 extends from the first open end 203 of the shell 200, and the vent 111 is exposed outside 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 moves longitudinally toward the first open end 203 of the shell 200 in the axial direction of the shell 200, so that at least a partial area of ​​the second portion 104 on the surface of the main body 100 extends into the shell 200, that is, the shell 200 at least covers a partial area of ​​the second portion 104 on the surface of the main body 100, which may be the main body. The second portion 104 on the surface of the main body 100 is completely extended into the shell 200, and the distal end 102 of the main body 100 is just flush with the second open end 204 of the shell 200. Alternatively, the distal end 102 of the main body 100 is also sunken into the shell 200, that is, a step is formed between the distal end 102 of the main body 100 and the second open end 204 of the shell 200. Alternatively, a part of the second portion 104 on the surface of the main body 100 is still exposed outside the shell 200, and another part of the second portion 104 on the surface of the main body 100 extends into the shell 200; or, the second portion 104 on the surface of the main body 100 reciprocates relative to the shell 200, that is, when the distal end 102 of the main body 100 is pressed by external force, the second portion 104 on the surface of the main body 100 extends into the shell 200 and then pops out of the shell 200 to return to its original position.

[0169] exist Figure 3b 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 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 204 of the shell 200, so that the first portion 103 on the surface of the main body 100 extends from the first open end 203 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 203 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 on the surface of the main body 100 extends out of the first opening end 203 of the shell 200; at the same time, the second portion 104 on the surface of the main body 100 moves longitudinally toward the second opening end 204 of the shell 200 in the axial direction of the shell 200, so that the second portion 104 on the surface of the main body 100 extends out of the shell 200, or when the first portion 103 on the surface of the main body 100 moves longitudinally into the first opening end 203 of the shell 200 or reciprocates and extends out of the first opening end 203 of the shell 200, the second portion 104 on 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 on the surface of the main body 100 are not linked.

[0170] Specifically, an information display area is provided at least at 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 shell 200 . The function of the information display area is as described in the above embodiment and will not be elaborated here.

[0171] When the main body 100 moves relative to the housing 200 due to an external force, or the housing 200 moves relative to the main body 100 due to an external force, so 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. When 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.

[0172] The housing 200 can display information through the information display area when the first portion 103 and the second portion 104 of the main body 100 are exposed or not. Similarly, in this embodiment, 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.

[0173] Compared with the first and second embodiments, the start indicator light of the present embodiment can be arranged inside the main body 100. When the main body 100 and the shell 200 move relative to each other to form the above-mentioned spatial area 301, the light emitted by the start indicator light is scattered outward through the airflow channel, the spatial area 301 or the gap between the main body 100 and the shell 200 in sequence, or a light-transmitting area is arranged in the corresponding area on the main body 100 and the shell 200, and the start indicator light scatters the light source through the light-transmitting area.

[0174] Alternatively, the start indicator light can also be set at the proximal end 101 of the main body 100, the surface of the main body 100 or the inner surface of the shell 200. When the main body 100 and the shell 200 move relative to each other to form the above-mentioned spatial area 301, the light emitted by the start indicator light is scattered outward through the spatial area 301 or the gap between the main body 100 and the shell 200, or a light-transmitting area is set in the corresponding area of ​​the shell 200, and the start indicator light scatters the light source through the light-transmitting area.

[0175] Compared with the first and second embodiments, the charging interface of this embodiment can be set on the main body 100 in addition to the shell 200, and a corresponding opening is set on the shell 200. For example, the distal end 102 of the main body 100 is provided with an electrical interface, the second opening end 204 of the shell 200 does not cover the charging interface, and the opening edge of the second opening end 204 is engaged with the charging interface.

[0176] Embodiment 4:

[0177] Different from the third embodiment described above, in the fourth embodiment of the present application, as Figures 4a to 4c As shown, the housing 200 covers the second portion 104 of the surface, and the second open end 204 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 .

[0178] When the main body 100 and the shell 200 move relative to each other, so that the proximal end 101 of the main body 100 and the first open end 203 of the shell 200 form a space area 303, the second part 104 of the surface of the main body 100 is exposed outside the shell 200, or the distal end 102 of the main body 100 extends into the shell 200.

[0179] Specifically, Figure 4a As shown, in a specific embodiment, the first open end 203 of the housing 200 is a fully open lateral end surface opening, and may also be a curved surface opening, and the first portion 103 of the surface of the main body 100 is covered by the housing 200 .

[0180] Taking the movement of the main body 100 relative to the shell 200 under the action of external force as an example, in the first case, when the distal end 102 of the main body 100 is pressed by the 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 toward the first opening end 203 of the shell 200 in the axial direction of the shell 200, so that the first part 103 on the surface of the main body 100 extends from the first opening end 203 of the shell 200, and the vent 111 is exposed outside the shell 200, thereby communicating with the atmosphere, as shown in FIG. Figure 4b and Figure 4c At the same time, the second portion 104 of the surface of the main body 100 moves longitudinally toward the first open end 203 of the shell 200 in the axial direction of the shell 200, so that the distal end 102 of the main body 100 extends into the shell 200 to form a concave area 302, and there is a gap between the interior of the shell 200 and the distal end 102 of the main body 100 in the concave area 302, thereby forming an air inlet, as shown in FIG. Figure 4c as shown; or, Figure 4c 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.

[0181] exist Figure 4b and Figure 4c 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°, the main body 100 performs circumferential motion in the shell 200. Specifically, the first part 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 203 of the shell 200, so that the first part 103 on the surface of the main body 100 extends out of the first open end 203. At this time, the vent 111 on the first part 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 part 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 in the original position or extends into the shell 200, that is, the shell 200 still covers the second part 104 on the surface.

[0182] exist Figure 4b and Figure 4cIn 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 204 of the shell 200, so that the first part 103 on the surface of the main body 100 extends from the first open end 203 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 204 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 203 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 203 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.

[0183] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the present application, the above-mentioned spatial region 301, the first part 103 and the second part 104 on the surface of the main body 100 are merely definitions, and 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 conditions, the area of ​​the spatial region 301 in various conditions may be equal or unequal, and the shapes may be the same or different; similarly, the area of ​​the first part 103 in various conditions may be equal or unequal, and the shapes may be the same or different; similarly, the area of ​​the first part 103 in various conditions may be equal or unequal, and the shapes may be the same or different, and there is no limitation here.

[0184] The above specific examples are used to illustrate the present application, which is only used to help understand the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For technicians in the technical field to which the present application belongs, they can also make some simple deductions, deformations or substitutions based on the ideas of the present application.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that: The aerosol generating device comprises: a body for atomizing the aerosol-forming substrate to generate an aerosol, having an air flow channel for circulating air and / or aerosol; and The shell has a housing space for housing the main body; when the main body or the shell is acted upon by an external force, the main body and the shell can move relative to each other; A position detection module, used to detect the position information of the main body or shell when the main body or shell moves, and obtain the current position information of the main body or shell; and when it is detected that the current position information does not match the preset start position information, feedback an abnormal signal 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 shell matches the preset initial position information and the preset start position information in sequence, it determines that the movement of the main body or shell has successively passed through the preset initial position and the preset start position, and feedbacks a start signal so that the aerosol generating device starts; A time detection module, for detecting the movement time required for the main body or shell to sequentially pass through a preset initial position and a preset start position; and when it is detected that the movement time exceeds the preset start time, feeding back an abnormal signal so that the aerosol generating device does not start; when it is detected that the movement time is less than the preset start time, feeding back a start signal so that the aerosol generating device starts; The information display area is arranged on the main body or the shell and is used for displaying information.

2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that The time detection module is also used to detect the working time of the aerosol generating device after the aerosol generating device is started, and when it is detected that the current working time of the aerosol generating device exceeds the preset working time, feedback a shutdown signal or a standby signal to shut down the aerosol generating device or enter a standby state.

3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, characterized in that The time detection module is also used to detect the standby time of the aerosol generating device after the aerosol generating device is in standby mode, and when it is detected that the current standby time of the aerosol generating device exceeds the preset standby time, feedback a shutdown signal to shut down the aerosol generating device.

4. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The housing comprises a first housing and a second housing, and the first housing and / or the second housing can move relative to the main body under the action of an external force; When the first shell and / or the second shell and the main body move, a relative displacement occurs between the first shell and the second shell to form an opening area.

5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 4, characterized in that The opening area forms an air inlet, and the air inlet is connected to the inlet of the air flow channel; Alternatively, the opening area forms an air outlet, and the air outlet is communicated with the outlet of the air flow channel.

6. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The housing includes a first open end, the first open end not covering the body; When the main body and the shell move relative to each other, the main body and the first opening end are relatively displaced to form a space area.

7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 6, characterized in that; The space area forms an air outlet, and the air outlet is communicated with the outlet of the air flow channel.

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