Aerosol generation device

Abstract

An aerosol generating device is disclosed. The aerosol generating device includes: a cartridge comprising a first container and a second container, the second container comprising a plurality of chambers isolated from each other and rotatably connected to the first container; a housing having a receiving space into which the cartridge is inserted; a dial gear disposed within the housing, including a rotation axis parallel to the rotation axis of the second container and rotatably engaged with the second container; and a battery disposed within the housing adjacent to both the dial gear and the receiving space in the longitudinal direction of the rotation axis of the dial gear.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to an aerosol generating apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] An aerosol generating device is an apparatus that extracts certain components from a medium or substance by forming aerosols. The medium can contain multiple components. These components can be multi-component flavoring substances. For example, the substances contained in the medium may include nicotine, herbal ingredients, and / or coffee components. Recently, various studies have been conducted on aerosol generating devices. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Technical issues

[0004] One object of this disclosure is to provide an aerosol generating device that prevents an unnecessary increase in length even when the volume of the battery is increased in order to increase the battery capacity, and has a compact structure suitable for the user's hand.

[0005] Another object of this disclosure is to provide an aerosol generating apparatus having a compact structure and ensuring space for accommodating various components therein.

[0006] Another object of this disclosure is to provide an aerosol generating apparatus that enables the replacement of used media with new media when the media deteriorates due to prolonged use, without the need to disassemble or replace the cartridge.

[0007] Another object of this disclosure is to provide an aerosol generating apparatus that prevents the medium and / or the material used for evaporation from decomposing due to exposure to outside air and maintains its optimal quality.

[0008] Technical solution

[0009] According to one aspect of the invention for achieving the above and other objectives, an aerosol generating apparatus is provided, comprising: a cartridge including a first container and a second container, wherein the second container includes a plurality of chambers isolated from each other and is rotatably connected to the first container; a housing having a receiving space into which the cartridge is inserted; a dial gear disposed in the housing, including a rotation axis parallel to a rotation axis of the second container and rotatably engaging with the second container; and a battery disposed in the housing adjacent to both the dial gear and the receiving space in the longitudinal direction of the rotation axis of the dial gear.

[0010] Beneficial effects

[0011] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating device can prevent an unnecessary increase in length even when the volume of the battery is increased in order to increase the battery capacity, and has a compact structure suitable for the user's hand.

[0012] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating apparatus can have a compact structure and ensure space for accommodating various components therein.

[0013] Furthermore, according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating apparatus allows for easy replacement of the used medium with a new medium without disassembling or replacing the cartridge.

[0014] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating apparatus is able to prevent the medium and / or the material used for evaporation from decomposing due to exposure to external air.

[0015] Other applications of this disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description. However, since various changes and modifications falling within the spirit and scope of this disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific embodiments, including preferred embodiments of this disclosure, are given by way of example only. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and other objects, features and other advantages of this disclosure will become clearer from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0017] Figures 1 to 6 This is a diagram illustrating an aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0018] A detailed description will now be given with reference to the accompanying drawings and the exemplary embodiments disclosed herein. For the sake of brevity in the description with reference to the drawings, the same or equivalent components are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions will not be repeated.

[0019] Typically, suffixes such as "module" and "unit" can be used to refer to components or assemblies. This document uses such suffixes solely for ease of description and they do not have any special meaning or function.

[0020] In this disclosure, for the sake of brevity, content well known to those skilled in the art is generally omitted. The accompanying drawings are provided to facilitate understanding of various technical features, and it should be understood that the embodiments presented herein are not limited to the drawings. Therefore, this disclosure should be construed as extending to any changes, equivalents, and substitutions other than those specifically set forth in the drawings.

[0021] It should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," etc., may be used in this document to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another.

[0022] It should be understood that when it is stated that an element is "connected" to another element, an intermediate element may exist. Conversely, it should be understood that when it is stated that an element is "directly connected" to another element, no intermediate element exists.

[0023] Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, singular representations may include plural representations.

[0024] In the following text, based on Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 An orthogonal coordinate system is used to define the orientation of the aerosol generating device. In this system, the x-axis can be defined as the left-right direction of the aerosol generating device. Here, based on the origin, the +x-axis can represent the leftward direction, and the -x-axis can represent the rightward direction. Similarly, the y-axis can be defined as the forward and backward directions of the aerosol generating device. Here, based on the origin, the +y-axis can represent the forward direction, and the -y-axis can represent the backward direction. Finally, the z-axis can be defined as the upward and downward directions of the aerosol generating device. Here, based on the origin, the +z-axis can represent the upward direction, and the -z-axis can represent the downward direction.

[0025] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The housing 10 may have a receiving space 11 therein and may have an opening on one of its surfaces. An upper outer shell 20 may be mounted on the upper portion of the housing 10 (hereinafter referred to as the upper housing 13). The upper outer shell 20 may surround the upper housing 13. The upper outer shell 20 may be vertically perforated to define an opening O therein. The opening O may communicate with the receiving space 11. A cartridge 30 may be inserted into the receiving space 11 defined in the housing 10. Aerosol may be generated in the cartridge 30 and may be discharged to the outside through the interior of the cartridge 30.

[0026] An opening O may be formed in the upper surface 21 of the upper housing 20. The upper surface 21 of the upper housing 20 may be disposed above the housing 10. The side surface 22 of the upper housing 20 may extend along the periphery of the upper surface 21. A top cover 23, which is part of the upper surface 21 of the upper housing 20, may cover the upper portion of the container head 33.

[0027] Mounting groove 27 may be formed on the inner side of side surface 22. Mounting protrusion 17 may protrude outward from upper housing 13 to fit into mounting groove 27. Mounting protrusion 17 and mounting groove 27 may be formed at corresponding positions. Each of mounting protrusion 17 and mounting groove 27 may include multiple mounting protrusions or multiple mounting grooves.

[0028] The cartridge 30 may include a first container 31 and a second container 32. For example, the first container 31 may have a chamber configured to contain a liquid therein. The second container 32 may have a chamber configured to contain a medium therein. The second container 32 may be rotatably connected to or coupled to the first container 31. The second container 32 may be disposed on the first container 31. The first container 31 and the second container 32 may have approximately the same diameter.

[0029] A first guide slit 316 may be formed in the outer peripheral surface of the first container 31. The first guide slit 316 may be recessed inward from the outer peripheral surface of the first container 31. The first guide slit 316 may be formed to extend vertically. The first guide slit 316 may extend from the upper end to the lower end of the outer peripheral surface of the first container 31. The outer peripheral surface of the first container 31 may be referred to as the outward-facing surface of the first container 31 or the outer surface of the first container 31.

[0030] The second guide slit 326 may be formed in the outer peripheral surface of the second container 32. The second guide slit 326 may be recessed inward from the outer peripheral surface of the second container 32. The second guide slit 326 may be formed to extend vertically. The second guide slit 326 may extend from a predetermined vertical position of the second container 32 to the lower end of the outer peripheral surface of the second container 32. The outer peripheral surface of the second container 32 may be referred to as the outward-facing surface of the second container 32 or the outer surface of the second container 32.

[0031] When the second container 32 is rotated to a predetermined position, the second guide slit 326 can be aligned with the first guide slit 316. In this position, the lower end of the second guide slit 326 can be connected to the upper end of the first guide slit 316.

[0032] The second guide slit 326 may include a downwardly widening portion. The second guide slit 326 may be widest at the lower end of the second container 32. The width of the second guide slit 326 may increase upward from its lower end and may be maintained at a specific value from a predetermined height. The width at the lower end of the second guide slit 326 may be the same as the width at the upper end of the first guide slit 316. The width of the first guide slit 316 may be maximum at its lower end and / or upper end.

[0033] The first guide slit 316 may include a plurality of first guide slits arranged along the periphery of the first container 31. The second guide slit 326 may include a plurality of second guide slits arranged along the periphery of the second container 32.

[0034] Each of the first guide slit 316 and the second guide slit 326 may be referred to as a guide channel or guide groove.

[0035] The retaining groove 317 may be formed to be recessed inward from the outer peripheral surface of the first container 31. The retaining groove 317 may be formed at a position spaced apart from the first guide slit 316. The retaining protrusion 117 provided in the lower portion of the receiving space 11 may be fitted into the retaining groove 317 (see [reference]). Figure 3 ).

[0036] The cartridge 30 may include a container head 33 located on the second container 32. The container head 33 may extend upward from the outer peripheral surface of the second container 32. The container head 33 may be configured such that its upper portion is open. The container head 33 may be open at a portion of its side surface. The container head 33 may be configured such that its upper surface portion and side surface portion are continuously open, thereby forming an "L"-shaped opening.

[0037] The assembly protrusion 337 can be formed to project outward from one side surface of the container head 33. The assembly protrusion 337 can be inserted into the assembly groove 137 formed in the upper portion of the receiving space 11 (see [reference]). Figure 5 ).

[0038] The cartridge 30 may include a mouthpiece 34, which is pivotally connected or attached to the container head 33. A suction channel 343 may be formed in the mouthpiece 34 (see [link to documentation]). Figure 3 The suction channel 343 can be connected to the second inlet 341 and the second outlet 342 (see...). Figure 5 The two are connected. For ease of explanation, suction channel 343 can be referred to as channel 343 or second channel 343.

[0039] The mouthpiece 34 can be exposed to the outside through the opening portion of the container head 33. When the mouthpiece 34 is inserted into the receiving space 11, the mouthpiece 34 can be exposed to the outside through the opening O in the upper housing 20. The mouthpiece 34 may have a shape corresponding to the opening O. The mouthpiece 34 can pivot in the opening O.

[0040] The sealing cap 35 can protrude outward from the mouthpiece 34. The sealing cap 35 can be attached to one side of the mouthpiece 34. The sealing cap 35 can be oriented to protrude in the direction of pivoting of the mouthpiece 34.

[0041] The seating portion 14 may be formed in the upper housing 13. The seating portion 14 may be recessed downward from the upper housing 13. The seating portion 14 may have a shape corresponding to the mouthpiece 34. When the mouthpiece 34 is pivoted to a specific position and the cartridge 30 is disposed in the receiving space 11, the mouthpiece 34 may be seated and received in the seating portion 14.

[0042] The retaining groove 347 may be formed to be recessed inward from the side surface of the mouthpiece 34. The retaining protrusion 147 may protrude inward from the side surface of the seating portion 14. The retaining protrusion 147 may be detachably fitted into the retaining groove 347. When the mouthpiece 34 is pivoted and seated in the seating portion 14, the retaining protrusion 147 may be inserted into the retaining groove 347, so that the mouthpiece 34 is held in the seated position. When the mouthpiece 34 is pivoted in the opposite direction, the retaining protrusion 147 may disengage from the retaining groove 347, so that the mouthpiece 34 becomes detachable from the seating portion 14.

[0043] The dial 43 may be rotatably disposed within the housing 10. At least a portion of the dial 43 may be exposed to the outside from the housing 10. The dial 43 may be disposed adjacent to the upper housing 13. The dial 43 may be rotatable to rotate the second container 32.

[0044] Reference Figure 3 The smoke cartridge 30 can be vertically inserted into the receiving space 11 in the housing 10 (see...). Figure 2 The battery 50 can be received in the housing 10 so as to be arranged parallel to the receiving space 11. The gear assembly 40 can be received in the housing 10 so as to be arranged above the battery 50. The mounting portion 14 can be oriented parallel to the receiving space 11. The mounting portion 14 can be arranged above the battery 50.

[0045] A first container 31 may include a liquid chamber 311 and an evaporation chamber 312. Material for evaporation may be received in the liquid chamber 311. A core 313 may be disposed in the evaporation chamber 312. The core 313 may be formed to extend in a forward and rearward direction. A heater 314 may be disposed in the evaporation chamber 312. The heater 314 may be disposed around the core 313 to heat the core 313. The heater 314 may be configured to have a coil surrounding the core 313.

[0046] Material for evaporation can be absorbed from the liquid chamber 311 into the core 313, and then introduced into the evaporation chamber 312. A heater 314 can heat the core 313, thereby evaporating the absorbed material for evaporation and generating an aerosol. An evaporation channel 318 can communicate with the evaporation chamber 312. The evaporation channel 318 can be formed above the evaporation chamber 312. The evaporation channel 318 can be located above the core 313 and the heater 314. The evaporation channel 318 can be oriented in the longitudinal direction perpendicular to the container axis 325.

[0047] The second container 32 may include a plurality of chambers 321 and 322 that are isolated from each other. The plurality of chambers 321 and 322 may be referred to as the first granulation chamber 321 and the second granulation chamber 322, respectively. In the following description, although only the first granulation chamber 321 and the second granulation chamber 322 will be described for ease of explanation, the second container 32 may include a plurality of chambers 321, 322, ... that are isolated from each other, without limitation on their number. For example, the plurality of chambers 321, 322, ... may include four chambers.

[0048] The second container 32 can rotate about a vertically oriented container axis 325. Multiple chambers 321 and 322 can be arranged along the direction of rotation of the second container 32. The medium can be received in the multiple chambers 321 and 322. The container axis 325 can be referred to as the axis of rotation of the second container 32.

[0049] A lower chamber orifice 323 may be formed in the lower portion of the first granulation chamber 321. A lower chamber orifice 323 may be formed in the lower portion of the second granulation chamber 322. An upper chamber orifice 324 may be formed in the upper portion of the first granulation chamber 321. An upper chamber orifice 324 may be formed in the upper portion of the second granulation chamber 322.

[0050] The first container 31 and the second container 32 can be connected to each other via a first connecting channel 319. The first connecting channel 319 can be located between the first container 31 and the second container 32. The first connecting channel 319 can be located above the evaporation channel 318 so as to communicate with the evaporation channel 318.

[0051] When the second container 32 rotates, the first connecting channel 319 can connect to one of the plurality of chambers 321 and 322 in the second container 32. The first connecting channel 319 can connect to a lower chamber hole 323 formed in the lower portion of the first granulation chamber 321. The first connecting channel 319 can connect to a lower chamber hole 323 formed in the lower portion of the second granulation chamber 322.

[0052] Among the multiple chambers, the remaining chambers or multiple remaining chambers (hereinafter referred to as remaining chambers) that are not connected to the first connection channel 319 can be hermetically closed to prevent the entry of external air. The chamber openings in the remaining chambers can be closed.

[0053] First entrance 301 (see...) Figure 4 The first inlet 301 can be formed in the lower portion of the first container 31, and the first outlet 302 can be formed in the upper portion of the second container 32. The first inlet 301 can communicate with the evaporation chamber 312. The evaporation chamber 312 can be located above the first inlet 301. The first outlet 302 can communicate with the upper chamber orifice 324. The first outlet 302 can be positioned above the upper chamber orifice 324. The second connecting channel 329 (see...) Figure 5 The first outlet 302 can be connected to the first outlet 302 and the upper chamber orifice 324. A second connecting channel 329 can be located between the first outlet 302 and the upper chamber orifice 324. The first outlet 302 can face the second inlet 341 to communicate with the suction channel 343. The user can inhale air through the mouthpiece 34. Air can be expelled upwards through the first outlet 302. The channel formed in the cartridge 30 can be referred to as the first channel or cartridge channel. The first channel can communicate with the first inlet 301 and the first outlet 302. Air introduced through the first inlet 301 can be expelled from the first outlet 302 through the first channel. The first channel can be formed by connecting one of the multiple chambers in the second container 32 to the channel formed in the first container 30.

[0054] When the cartridge 30 is inserted into the receiving space 11, the top cover 23 of the upper outer shell 20 can be positioned above the container head 33. The top cover 23 can cover the upper part of the container head 33.

[0055] Therefore, it can prevent the smoke cartridge 30 from falling out of the receiving space 11.

[0056] The retaining protrusion 117 may be disposed in the lower portion of the receiving space 11 and may protrude toward the interior of the receiving space 11. When the cartridge 30 is inserted into the receiving space 11, the retaining protrusion 117 may be fitted into the retaining groove 317 (see [reference]). Figure 2 ).

[0057] Therefore, when the second container 32 rotates in the receiving space 11, the first container can remain in place without rotating with the second container 32.

[0058] The mounting slot 137 can be formed in the upper side of the receiving space 11. When the cartridge 30 is inserted into the receiving space 11, the mounting protrusion 337 can be mounted into the mounting slot 137 (see [reference]). Figure 5 ).

[0059] Therefore, when the cartridge 30 is inserted into the receiving space 11, the user can position the cartridge 30 in the correct position.

[0060] Therefore, when the second container 32 rotates in the receiving space 11, the container head 33 can remain in the proper position without rotating with the second container 32.

[0061] The gear assembly 40 can rotate the second container 32. The gear assembly 40 can be mounted in the housing 10. The gear assembly 40 may include at least one of the following: a cartridge gear 41, a dial gear 42, and a dial 43.

[0062] The dial gear 42 can be mounted in the housing 10. The dial gear 42 may include a rotating shaft parallel to the rotating shaft of the second container 32. The rotating shaft of the dial gear 42 and / or the rotating shaft of the dial 43 may be referred to as the dial shaft 45. The dial shaft 45 of the dial gear 42 may be oriented parallel to the container shaft 325. The dial gear 42 may be positioned above the battery 50. The dial gear 42 may be positioned adjacent to the side surface of the cartridge 30. The dial gear 42 may be positioned adjacent to the side surface of the second container 32.

[0063] The dial gear 42 can be rotated by rotating the dial 43. The dial gear 42 can also be rotated by receiving power from a motor (not shown).

[0064] The dial gear 42 can rotate while engaging with the second container 32. The dial gear 42 can also rotate while directly engaging with the outer peripheral surface of the second container 32.

[0065] The cartridge gear 41 can be rotatably mounted in the housing 10. The cartridge gear 41 can be coaxially positioned with the second container 32.

[0066] The cartridge gear 41 can be configured to have a ring shape, the inner circumferential surface of which defines a space. The inner circumferential surface of the cartridge gear 41 can be configured to surround the receiving space 11. The inner circumferential surface of the cartridge gear 41 can engage with the outer circumferential surface of the second container 32 to rotate therewith. The dial gear 42 can engage with the outer circumferential surface of the cartridge gear 41 to rotate therewith. The inner circumferential surface of the cartridge gear 41 can be referred to as the inward-facing surface of the cartridge gear 41 or the inner surface of the cartridge gear 41.

[0067] The dial 43 can be mounted in the housing 10. At least a portion of the dial 43 can be exposed to the outside from the housing 10. The dial 43 can be positioned coaxially with the dial gear 42. The dial 43 can rotate together with the dial gear 42 about the dial shaft 45. The dial shaft 45 can be arranged parallel to the container shaft 325.

[0068] Therefore, the user can rotate the second container 32 by rotating the dial 43 outside the housing 10.

[0069] Dial 43 can be mounted on the upper housing 13. Dial 43 can be mounted above the battery 50.

[0070] Therefore, users can conveniently rotate the dial 43 while holding the aerosol generating device.

[0071] The rotary switch 44 can be mounted coaxially with the dial gear 42 and / or the dial 43. The rotary switch 44 can be positioned above the battery 50. The rotary switch 44 can detect the rotational position of the dial gear 42 and / or the dial 43, thereby detecting the position of the second container 32.

[0072] The controller 70 can use the rotary switch 44 to determine which of the plurality of granulation chambers the first connection channel 319 and the first outlet 302 are connected to.

[0073] The battery 50 can be disposed on the lateral side of the receiving space 11. The battery 50 can be disposed parallel to the receiving space 11 and / or the cartridge 30. The battery 50 can be disposed adjacent to the dial gear 42 and the receiving space 11 in the longitudinal direction of the rotation axis of the dial gear 42.

[0074] Therefore, even if the volume of battery 50 is increased in order to increase the capacity of battery 50, the aerosol generating device can have a compact structure suitable for holding in the user's hand without unnecessarily increasing its length.

[0075] Therefore, space can be ensured above and below the battery 50 for accommodating the gear assembly 40, the seating portion 14, the flow sensor 60, the vibration motor, etc.

[0076] A flow sensor 60 may be disposed below the battery 50. The flow sensor 60 may be positioned on a side surface facing the lower portion of the receiving space 11. A sensing aperture 61 may be formed between the flow sensor 60 and the receiving space 11. The flow sensor 60 can detect the flow rate of air introduced into the cartridge 30 through the first inlet 301.

[0077] The mounting portion 14 may be formed in the upper housing 13 above the battery 50. The mounting portion 14 may be located above the dial gear 42 and the dial 43. The mounting portion 14 may be positioned above the dial gear 42 and / or the dial 43 in the longitudinal direction of the rotation axis of the dial gear 42.

[0078] The socket 80 can be mounted on one surface of the housing 10. The socket 80 can be connected to a charging terminal to supply power to the battery 50, etc.

[0079] The vibration motor 90 can be housed within the housing 10. The vibration motor 90 can be positioned in the lower portion of the housing 10. The vibration motor 90 can be positioned adjacent to the controller 70. The controller 70 can be positioned below the battery 50.

[0080] The controller 70 can be housed in the lower portion of the housing 10. The controller 70 can be positioned below the receiving space 11. The controller 70 can be electrically connected to components such as the heater 314, rotary switch 44, battery 50, flow sensor 60, socket 80, vibration motor 90, etc. The controller 70 can control the operation of the components electrically connected to it.

[0081] The controller 70 can control the heater 314 to heat the core 313, thereby generating an aerosol. The controller 70 can operate the flow sensor 60. The controller 70 can control the operation of internal components based on information corresponding to the detection results of the airflow. The controller 70 can receive electrical signals from the rotary switch 44. The controller 70 can control the operation of components based on the electrical signals received from the rotary switch 44. The controller 70 can operate the vibration motor 90 to transmit vibration to the user.

[0082] Reference Figure 4 The first container 31 may include a cylinder 310 defining its appearance. A liquid chamber 311 may be formed in the cylinder 310. An evaporation channel 318 may be formed in the cylinder 310. The evaporation channel 318 may be formed in a vertically extending evaporation pipe 3180. The evaporation pipe 3180 may be surrounded by the liquid chamber 311.

[0083] An evaporator shell 3120 may extend downward from an evaporator tube 3180. The lower portion of the evaporator shell 3120 may expand radially outward to connect to a cylinder 310. An evaporator chamber 312 may be formed within the evaporator shell 3120. The evaporator chamber 312 may be connected vertically to an evaporator channel 318.

[0084] The core 313 can be disposed in the evaporator shell 3120. The heater 314 can be disposed in the evaporator shell 3120. The heater 314 can be wound around the core 313, thereby surrounding the core 313.

[0085] A wick hole 3121 may be formed in the evaporation shell 3120 to connect the liquid chamber 311 to the evaporation chamber 312. A wick 313 may be inserted into the wick hole 3121. Material for evaporation may be introduced through the wick hole 3121 to wet the wick 313.

[0086] The cap 36 may define the bottom surface of the cartridge 30. The cap 36 may be disposed in the lower portion of the first container 31. The cap 36 may cover the lower portion of the cylinder 310. The outer surface of the cap 36 may be circularly oriented upwards to connect with the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder 310. The outer peripheral surface of the cylinder 310 may be referred to as the outward-facing surface of the cylinder 310 or the outer surface of the cylinder 310.

[0087] The first inlet 301 can be formed through the cover 36. The first inlet 301 can be connected to the evaporation chamber 312.

[0088] The first extension 362 may extend upward from the bottom 361 of the cover 36 to surround the first entrance 301. The first extension 362 may define a step relative to the bottom 361 of the cover 36.

[0089] Therefore, the material used for evaporation that leaks from the liquid chamber 311 can be prevented from being discharged to the outside of the smoke cartridge 30 through the first inlet 301.

[0090] Connector 365 can extend upward from the peripheral portion of cover 36. Connector 365 can be fitted into the inner peripheral surface of the lower portion of cylinder 310.

[0091] Edge 367 can extend upward from connector 365. Edge 367 can be spaced inward from the inner circumferential surface of cylinder 310.

[0092] A lower sealant or lower seal 37 may be disposed between the cover 36 and the evaporation chamber 312. The lower seal 37 may be combined with the evaporation housing 3120 to define the evaporation chamber 312. An evaporation inlet 371 may be formed vertically through the lower seal 37. The evaporation inlet 371 may be located between the first inlet 301 and the evaporation chamber 312, and may be connected to the first inlet 301 and the evaporation chamber 312.

[0093] The second extension 372 may extend upward from the lower seal 37 to surround the evaporation inlet 371. The second extension 372 may define a step relative to the bottom surface of the lower seal 37.

[0094] Therefore, the material used for evaporation that leaks from the liquid chamber 311 can be prevented from being discharged to the outside of the smoke cartridge 30 through the evaporation inlet 371 and the first inlet 301.

[0095] The upper edge 375 can extend upward from the outer periphery of the lower seal 37. The rib 3122 can extend downward from the evaporator shell 3120. The upper edge 375 can be fitted between the rib 3122 and the inner peripheral surface of the cylinder 310.

[0096] The lower edge 377 can extend downward from the outer periphery of the lower seal 37. The lower edge 377 can be fitted between the edge 367 of the cover 36 and the inner periphery surface of the cylinder 310.

[0097] The outer peripheral surfaces of the upper edge 375 and the lower edge 377 can define a continuous surface. The upper edge 375 and the lower edge 377 can contact the inner peripheral surface of the cylinder 310. The inner peripheral surface of the cylinder 310 can be referred to as the inward-facing surface of the cylinder 310 or the inner surface of the cylinder 310.

[0098] In the following text, reference will be made to Figure 3 and Figure 4 Describes the flow of air and aerosol when a user inhales air through mouthpiece 34.

[0099] When a user inhales air through the mouthpiece 34, air can be drawn in from the outside of the housing 10 and pass through the receiving space 11 between the housing 10 and the cartridge 30. The air passing through the receiving space 11 between the housing 10 and the cartridge 30 can be introduced into the evaporation chamber 312 in the first container 31 through the first inlet 301. The introduced air, along with the aerosol contained in the evaporation chamber 312, can pass through the evaporation channel 318. The aerosol passing through the evaporation channel 318 can be sequentially introduced into the second granulation chamber 322 through the first connecting channel 319 and the lower chamber orifice 323. The aerosol can sequentially pass through the medium in the second granulation chamber 322, the upper chamber orifice 324, and the first outlet 302. The aerosol passing through the first outlet 302 can be discharged upwards through the second inlet 341, the suction channel 343, and the second outlet 342.

[0100] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 The cartridge gear 41 may include an inner peripheral protrusion 416 that inserts into the second guide slit 326. The inner peripheral protrusion 416 may protrude inward from the inner peripheral surface of the cartridge gear 41. The inner peripheral protrusion 416 may engage with the second guide slit 326, causing the cartridge gear 41 to rotate together with the second container 32.

[0101] The second guide slit 326 can extend longitudinally along the rotation axis of the second container 32. The second guide slit 326 can vertically guide the cartridge 30 along the inner circumferential protrusion 416. When the cartridge 30 is inserted into the receiving space 11, the inner circumferential protrusion 416 can engage with the upper end of the second guide slit 326. The upper end of the second guide slit 326 can serve as a stop configured to prevent the cartridge 30 from moving further downward.

[0102] The first guide slit 316 may extend in the longitudinal direction of the second guide slit 326. The first guide slit 316 and the second guide slit 326 may define a continuous surface such that the smoke cartridge 30 is vertically guided along the inner peripheral protrusion 416.

[0103] The mouthpiece 34 can be pivotally connected or attached to the container head 33. Figure 5 The illustration shows the mouthpiece 34 pivoting to be positioned in the first position. Figure 6 The illustration shows the mouthpiece 34 pivoting to be positioned in the second position.

[0104] In the following text, reference will be made to Figure 5 Describe the state in which the mouthpiece 34 pivots to be positioned in the first position.

[0105] When the mouthpiece 34 is pivoted to be positioned in the first position, the mouthpiece 34 can be seated in the seating portion 14, thereby closing the upper portion of the housing 10. The mouthpiece 34 can close the opening O in the upper housing 20. One surface of the mouthpiece 34 can be exposed to the outside through the opening O.

[0106] The suction channel 343 in the mouthpiece 34 can be disposed in the upper housing 20. The suction channel 343 can be oriented so as not to be aligned with the longitudinal direction of the cartridge 30.

[0107] The sealing cap 35 can protrude downward from the mouthpiece 34. The sealing cap 35 can be configured to have a hook. The sealing cap 35 can close the first outlet 302.

[0108] Therefore, the medium contained in the cartridge and internal components, as well as the materials used for evaporation, can be protected from the effects of the external environment.

[0109] The sealing cap 35 may have an outer surface that is circular in the direction in which the mouthpiece 34 pivots. Therefore, when the mouthpiece 34 pivots to be positioned in the first position, the sealing cap 35 will not get stuck on the surface surrounding the first outlet 302.

[0110] Next, we will refer to Figure 6 Describe the state in which the mouthpiece 34 pivots to be positioned in the second position.

[0111] When the mouthpiece 34 is pivoted to be positioned in the second position, the mouthpiece 34 can be separated from the seat portion 14. The sealing cap 35 can be separated from the first outlet 302 to open the first outlet 302.

[0112] The first outlet 302 can contact the second inlet 341. The suction channel 343 in the mouthpiece 34 can communicate with the first outlet 302. The suction channel 343 in the mouthpiece 34 can communicate with the space in the first container 31 and the space in the second container 32 through the first outlet 302.

[0113] The suction channel 343 can be oriented to extend longitudinally in the cartridge 30. The suction channel 343 can also be oriented to extend vertically. The sealing cap 35 can be configured to protrude toward the seating portion 14.

[0114] In summary, refer to Figures 1 to 6 According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an aerosol generating apparatus includes: a cartridge 30, which includes a first container 31 and a second container 32, the second container 32 including a plurality of chambers 321 and 322 isolated from each other and rotatably connected to the first container 31; a housing 10 having a receiving space 11 into which the cartridge 30 is inserted; a dial gear 42 disposed in the housing 10, including a rotation axis parallel to the rotation axis of the second container 32 and rotatably engaged with the second container 32; and a battery 50 disposed in the housing 10 adjacent to both the dial gear 42 and the receiving space 11 in the longitudinal direction of the rotation axis of the dial gear 42.

[0115] In another aspect of this disclosure, the battery 50 may be disposed on the lateral side of the receiving space 11, and wherein the dial gear 42 may be disposed on the lateral side of the receiving space 11 and above the battery 50.

[0116] In another aspect of this disclosure, the aerosol generating apparatus may further include a cartridge gear 41 disposed in the housing 10 to be coaxial with the second container 32, wherein the inner peripheral surface of the cartridge gear 41 surrounds the receiving space 11 and engages the outer peripheral surface of the second container 32 to rotate together with the second container 32, and wherein the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge gear 41 engages the dial gear 42 to rotate together with the dial gear.

[0117] In another aspect of this disclosure, the second container 32 may have a guide slit 326 formed in its outer peripheral surface, and wherein the cartridge gear 41 may include an inner peripheral protrusion 416 that protrudes from the inner peripheral surface of the cartridge gear 41 and enters into the guide slit 326 on the second container 32.

[0118] In another aspect of this disclosure, the guide slit 326 may extend in the longitudinal direction of the rotation axis of the second container 32 to vertically guide the smoke cartridge 30 along the inner circumferential protrusion 416.

[0119] In another aspect of this disclosure, the aerosol generating apparatus may further include a dial 43 disposed in the housing 10 in the longitudinal direction of the dial gear 42 to rotate together with the dial gear 42, wherein at least a portion of the dial is exposed to the outside of the housing 10.

[0120] In another aspect of this disclosure, the dial 43 may be disposed in the upper portion of the housing 10.

[0121] In another aspect of this disclosure, wherein the outlet 302 is located in the upper portion of the second container 32 to allow air to be discharged through the outlet, wherein the aerosol generating device further includes: a container head 33 disposed above the second container 32 surrounding the outlet 302; and a mouthpiece pivotally connected to the container head 33 and having a suction channel 343, wherein a seat portion 14 corresponding to a recessed portion of the upper portion of the housing is positioned above the battery 50 and has a shape corresponding to the mouthpiece 34, wherein when the mouthpiece 34 is pivoted to a first position, the mouthpiece 34 is seated in the seat portion 14 to close the upper portion of the housing 10, and when the mouthpiece 34 is pivoted to a second position, the mouthpiece 34 is separated from the seat portion 14 to allow the suction channel 343 to communicate with the outlet 302.

[0122] In another aspect of this disclosure, the aerosol generating apparatus may further include: a heater 314 disposed in the first container 31; and a controller 70 disposed in the housing 10 below the receiving space 11 and the battery 50 and configured to control the operation of the heater 314.

[0123] In another aspect of this disclosure, the aerosol generating apparatus may also include a rotary switch 44 disposed above the battery 50 and configured to detect the position of the dial gear 42.

[0124] In another aspect of this disclosure, the aerosol generating apparatus may also include a flow sensor 60 disposed below the battery 50 facing the side surface of the lower portion of the receiving space 11, and configured to detect the flow rate of air introduced into the cartridge 30.

[0125] In another aspect of this disclosure, an aerosol generating device includes: a cartridge 30 having an outlet 302 in its upper portion through which air is discharged; a container head 33 disposed on a container to surround the outlet 302; a mouthpiece 34 pivotally connected to the container head 33 and having a suction channel 343; a housing 10 having a receiving space 11 into which the cartridge 30 is inserted; and a battery 5. 0. The battery 50 is disposed in the housing 10 parallel to the cartridge 30. A seat portion 14 corresponding to the recessed portion of the upper part of the housing is disposed above the battery 50 and has a shape corresponding to the mouthpiece 34. When the mouthpiece 34 is pivoted to a first position, the mouthpiece 34 is seated in the seat portion 14 to close the upper part of the housing 10. When the mouthpiece 34 is pivoted to a second position, the mouthpiece 34 is separated from the seat portion 14 to allow the suction channel 343 to communicate with the outlet 302.

[0126] Some or other embodiments of this disclosure described above are not mutually exclusive or different from each other. Any or all elements of the embodiments of this disclosure described above may be combined with or with other elements in configuration or function.

[0127] For example, configuration "A" described in one embodiment of this disclosure and the accompanying drawings and configuration "B" described in another embodiment of this disclosure and the accompanying drawings can be combined with each other. That is, although combinations between configurations are not directly described, combinations are possible except for cases where combinations are not possible.

[0128] Although embodiments have been described with reference to many exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that many other modifications and embodiments falling within the scope of the principles of this disclosure can be devised by those skilled in the art. More specifically, various variations and modifications can be made to the components and / or arrangements of the subject matter within the scope of this disclosure, the drawings, and the appended claims. In addition to variations and modifications to the components and / or arrangements, alternative uses will also be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating apparatus, the aerosol generating apparatus comprising: A cartridge, comprising a first container and a second container, wherein the second container comprises a plurality of chambers isolated from each other and is rotatably connected to the first container; A housing having a receiving space into which the cigarette cartridge is inserted; A dial gear, disposed within the housing, includes a rotation axis parallel to the rotation axis of the second container and rotatably engages with the second container; and A battery, disposed in the housing adjacent to both the dial gear and the receiving space in the longitudinal direction of the rotation axis of the dial gear, The aerosol generating device further includes a flow sensor, which is positioned facing the side surface of the lower portion of the receiving space and configured to detect the flow rate of air introduced into the cartridge.

2. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The battery is disposed on the lateral side of the receiving space, and the dial gear is disposed on the lateral side of the receiving space and above the battery.

3. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a cartridge gear, the cartridge gear being disposed in the housing to be coaxial with the second container, wherein, The inner peripheral surface of the cartridge gear surrounds the receiving space and engages the outer peripheral surface of the second container to rotate together with the second container, wherein the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge gear engages the dial gear to rotate together with the dial gear.

4. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, The second container has a guide slit formed on its outer peripheral surface, and wherein the cartridge gear includes an inner peripheral protrusion that protrudes from the inner peripheral surface of the cartridge gear and enters the guide slit.

5. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, The guide slit extends longitudinally along the rotation axis of the second container to vertically guide the cartridge along the inner circumferential protrusion.

6. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a dial, the dial being disposed in the housing in the longitudinal direction of the rotation axis of the dial gear to rotate together with the dial gear, wherein, At least a portion of the dial is exposed outside the housing.

7. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, The dial is located on the upper part of the housing.

8. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, in, The outlet is located in the upper part of the second container to allow air to escape through the outlet. The aerosol generating device further includes: A container head, the container head being disposed above the second container surrounding the outlet; and A mouthpiece, pivotally connected to the container head and having a suction channel. The seated portion, corresponding to the recessed portion of the upper part of the housing, is positioned above the battery and has a shape corresponding to the mouthpiece. When the mouthpiece is pivoted to the first position, it sits in the seated portion to close the upper portion of the housing, and when the mouthpiece is pivoted to the second position, it separates from the seated portion to allow the suction channel to communicate with the outlet.

9. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: A heater, wherein the heater is disposed in the first container; as well as A controller is disposed within the housing below the receiving space and the battery, and is configured to control the operation of the heater.

10. The aerosol generating apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a rotary switch disposed above the battery and configured to detect the position of the dial gear.

11. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The flow sensor is located below the battery.

12. An aerosol generating apparatus, the aerosol generating apparatus comprising: A cartridge having an outlet at its upper part through which air is discharged, the cartridge comprising a first container and a second container, wherein the second container comprises a plurality of chambers isolated from each other and is rotatably connected to the first container; A container head, which is disposed on the second container to surround the outlet; A mouthpiece, which is pivotally connected to the container head and has a suction channel; A housing having a receiving space into which the cigarette cartridge is inserted; A battery, the battery being disposed parallel to the cartridge within the housing; and A dial gear, disposed within the housing, includes a rotation axis parallel to the rotation axis of the second container and rotatably engages with the second container. The seated portion, corresponding to the recessed portion of the upper part of the housing, is positioned above the battery and has a shape corresponding to the mouthpiece. When the mouthpiece is pivoted to the first position, the mouthpiece sits in the sitting portion to close the upper portion of the housing, and When the mouthpiece is pivoted to the second position, the mouthpiece separates from the seated portion to allow the suction channel to communicate with the outlet.

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