Charging device and aerosol-generating system

Abstract

The present application relates to a charging device and an aerosol-generating system, the charging device being configured to cooperate with an aerosol-generating device for charging, the charging device having at least two first electrical contacts arranged linearly along a first direction; the charging device being configured to receive the aerosol-generating device along a second direction so that each first electrical contact can simultaneously contact a conductive plane of the aerosol-generating device; wherein the first direction intersects the second direction. In this way, only part of the first electrical contacts are prevented from contacting the conductive plane, and each first electrical contact can simultaneously contact the conductive plane of the aerosol-generating device, thereby increasing the electrical connection area and reducing the impedance, and thus improving the charging speed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic cigarette charging technology, and in particular to a charging device and an aerosol generation system. Background Technology

[0002] Aerosol generation systems typically include an aerosol generation device and a charging device. The aerosol generation device includes an atomizer, which is operated to atomize volatile compounds in an aerosol-forming substrate to form an aerosol for inhalation by a user. Typically, the aerosol generation device also includes a power source for powering the atomizer. When the battery in the device is depleted, the aerosol generation device needs to be plugged into the charging device to power it.

[0003] The existing aerosol generating device and charging device can be electrically connected at the bottom or the side. However, regardless of the contact method, during the process of inserting the aerosol generating device into the charging device, there is a problem that the electrical contacts do not make contact at the same time, resulting in a small electrical connection area, high impedance, and slow charging speed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a charging device and aerosol generation system that can simultaneously make contact with the electrical contacts during the insertion of the aerosol generation device into the charging device, thereby increasing the electrical connection area, reducing impedance, and thus improving the charging speed.

[0005] This application provides a charging device for use with an aerosol generating device for charging. The charging device has at least two first electrical contacts, which are arranged in a straight line along a first direction.

[0006] The charging device is configured to receive the aerosol generating device in the second direction, such that each first electrical contact can simultaneously contact the conductive plane of the aerosol generating device.

[0007] The first direction intersects with the second direction.

[0008] In one embodiment, when the aerosol generating device is not installed on the charging device, the portion of the first electrical contact that is in contact with the conductive plane is in the same plane.

[0009] In one embodiment, each first electrical contact has a portion for contacting the conductive plane with a centerline along a first direction, and the centerlines of all first electrical contacts coincide with each other.

[0010] In one embodiment, the portion of the first electrical contact that is in contact with the conductive plane has a gradient distribution at different heights.

[0011] In one embodiment, the charging device has a baffle wall that surrounds one end of the aerosol generating device with a conductive plane when the aerosol generating device is installed in the charging device, thereby limiting the aerosol generating device.

[0012] In one embodiment, the baffle is arc-shaped.

[0013] In one embodiment, the charging device includes a charging body and a limiting cover. The charging body has a receiving cavity capable of accommodating the aerosol generating device. The limiting cover is movably mounted on the charging body to expose or cover one end of the aerosol generating device away from the conductive plane in the longitudinal axial direction when the aerosol generating device is accommodated in the receiving cavity.

[0014] In a second aspect, an aerosol generation system is provided, including an aerosol generation device and a charging device as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the aerosol generation device is detachably mounted on the charging device, and the aerosol generation device has a conductive plane.

[0015] In one embodiment, the conductive plane includes at least two sub-conductive planes, which are distributed at different height gradients.

[0016] In one embodiment, the charging device has a receiving cavity that houses the aerosol generating device;

[0017] Among them, the aerosol generating device is an irregularly shaped aerosol generating device that conforms to the shape of the receiving cavity.

[0018] In one embodiment, the charging device further includes a first magnetic attractor, and the aerosol generating device includes a second magnetic attractor. When the aerosol generating device is installed on the charging device, the first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor can attract each other in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aerosol generating device to fix the aerosol generating device; and / or

[0019] The charging device also has a third magnetic attraction element, and the aerosol generating device has a fourth magnetic attraction element. When the aerosol generating device is installed on the charging device, the third magnetic attraction element and the fourth magnetic attraction element can attract each other along the longitudinal axis of the aerosol generating device to fix the aerosol generating device.

[0020] The aforementioned charging device and aerosol generation system, by providing a conductive plane for the aerosol generation device and arranging the first electrical contacts on the charging device in a straight line along the first direction, can avoid only some of the first electrical contacts contacting the conductive plane during the installation of the aerosol generation device onto the charging device along the second direction. This allows each first electrical contact to simultaneously contact the conductive plane of the aerosol generation device, thereby increasing the electrical connection area, reducing impedance, and thus improving the charging speed. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an aerosol generation system according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the exploded structure of the aerosol generation system.

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the aerosol generation device in the aerosol generation system shown.

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A top view schematic diagram of the charging device in the aerosol generation system shown;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a portion of the charging device in the aerosol generation system shown.

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the charging base in the aerosol generation system is shown.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a side view of the charging dock in some other embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the aerosol generating device in some other embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 9 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of part of the aerosol generation device shown.

[0030] Figure 10 for Figure 2 A further structural breakdown diagram of the aerosol generation system is shown.

[0031] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the charging dock in some other embodiments of this application.

[0032] Figure label:

[0033] Aerosol generation system 1000;

[0034] Aerosol generating device 100;

[0035] Charging device 200

[0036] First electrical contact 210, receiving cavity 220, receiving port 221, connecting port 222, side wall 240, rear wall 250, bottom wall 260, baffle 270, first magnetic suction member 275, charging limiting plane 280, charging body 285, charging base 290, third magnetic suction member 295, limiting cover 296;

[0037] Conductive plane 10, conductive area 11, positive conductive area 111, negative conductive area 112, signal conductive area 113, insulating area 12, second electrical contact 20, arc-shaped sidewall 30, second magnetic chuck 40, outer shell 50. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein in the specification of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0040] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0041] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0042] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0044] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0045] The accompanying drawings are not drawn to a 1:1 scale, and the relative dimensions of the components are shown in the drawings only as examples and not necessarily to actual scale.

[0046] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the aerosol generation system in one embodiment of this application is shown; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the exploded structure of the aerosol generation system. Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the aerosol generation device in the aerosol generation system shown. Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a top view of the charging device in the aerosol generation system.

[0047] Referring to the accompanying drawings, this application provides a charging device 200 in an embodiment for charging in conjunction with an aerosol generating device 100.

[0048] The aerosol generating apparatus 100 of this application refers to an apparatus that interacts with an aerosol forming substrate to generate an aerosol. Specifically, the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can heat the aerosol forming substrate to generate an aerosol. More specifically, the aerosol generating apparatus 100 includes an atomizer, such as an electric heater, to heat the aerosol forming substrate to generate an aerosol.

[0049] The charging device 200 of this application can not only accommodate the aerosol generating device 100, but also perform electrical operations to charge it to provide electrical energy. Specifically, the charging device 100 may necessarily include a battery. The battery is electrically connected to a charging port to allow the battery to be charged from an external power source such as AC power. The charging device 200 of this application also includes circuitry such as at least one microprocessor to control the charging and discharging of the battery.

[0050] The aerosol generating device 100 is detachably mounted to the charging device 200. When the aerosol generating device 100 is mounted to the charging device 200, it can be electrically connected to the charging device 200, which is used to charge the aerosol generating device 100.

[0051] In embodiments of this application, the aerosol generating apparatus 100 has a high aspect ratio, with its longitudinal dimension being larger than its transverse dimension. Specifically, the aerosol generating apparatus 100 is generally a columnar structure extending longitudinally along a central axis, including a first end and a second end disposed opposite each other in the longitudinal axial direction. The first end has the conductive plane 10, and the second end has an opening for receiving the aerosol forming substrate.

[0052] The charging device 200 has at least two first electrical contacts 210, which are arranged in a straight line along a first direction. Specifically, all the first electrical contacts 210 are arranged in a straight line along the first direction. In the specific embodiments of this application, the first direction is... Figure 4 The vertical direction is shown.

[0053] The charging device 200 is configured to receive the aerosol generating device 100 along the second direction, that is, during the process of the aerosol generating device 100 being installed into the charging device 200 along the second direction, each first electrical contact 210 can simultaneously contact the conductive plane 10 of the aerosol generating device 100, wherein the first direction intersects the second direction.

[0054] Specifically, at least two first electrical contacts 210 include at least two of a first positive electrical contact, a first negative electrical contact, or a first signal electrical contact.

[0055] Specifically, the aerosol generating device 100 has a conductive plane 10. More specifically, the conductive plane 10 includes at least a sub-conductive plane of the second electrical contact 20. The second electrical contact 20 can be a second positive electrical contact, a second negative electrical contact, or a second signal electrical contact.

[0056] The charging device 100 of this application, by providing an aerosol generating device 100 with a conductive plane 10 and arranging the first electrical contacts 210 on the charging device 200 in a straight line along a first direction, can avoid only some of the first electrical contacts 210 contacting the conductive plane 10 during the process of installing the aerosol generating device 100 onto the charging device 200 along a second direction. Instead, it allows each first electrical contact 210 to simultaneously contact the conductive plane 10 of the aerosol generating device 100, thereby increasing the electrical connection area, reducing impedance, and thus improving the charging speed.

[0057] In embodiments of this application, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. Specifically, the second direction can be... Figure 4 The direction shown is perpendicular to the paper surface; the second direction can also be... Figure 4 The horizontal direction shown. Specifically, the second direction can be either perpendicular to the conductive plane 10 or parallel to the conductive plane 10 when the aerosol generating device 100 is installed on the charging device 200.

[0058] Specifically, in the embodiments of this application, the charging device 200 has a receiving cavity 220 for accommodating the aerosol generating device 100. Further, the charging device 200 also has a receiving port 221 communicating with the receiving cavity 220, the receiving port 221 being used to receive the aerosol generating device 100 into the receiving cavity 220 from a second direction.

[0059] Typically, the receiving port 221 is a narrow opening, the width of which is usually similar to the width of the aerosol generating device 100. When the aerosol generating device 100 is tightly aligned with the receiving port 221, the aerosol generating device 100 can be slid laterally into the receiving cavity 220.

[0060] Therefore, by providing the receiving port 221, the receiving direction of the aerosol generating device 100 relative to the charging device 200 can be defined, so that the aerosol generating device 100 is accurately received by the charging device 100 in the second direction. This improves the reliability of all first electrical contacts 210 simultaneously contacting the conductive plane 10.

[0061] Furthermore, all the first electrical contacts 210 are exposed within the receiving cavity 220. Specifically, all the first electrical contacts 210 protrude from the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 220. In this way, after the aerosol generating device 100 enters the receiving cavity 220, the conductive plane 10 can quickly and accurately contact the first electrical contacts 210.

[0062] like Figure 10 As shown, specifically, the receiving cavity 220 is an open recess defined by the first sidewall 230, the second sidewall 240, the rear wall 250, and the bottom wall 260 of the charging device 200. The first sidewall 230 and the second sidewall 240 are positioned opposite each other and spaced apart along a first direction. The rear wall 250 connects between the first sidewall 230 and the second sidewall 240 and is positioned opposite the receiving port 221 along a second direction. The bottom wall 260 connects to the same end of the first sidewall 230, the second sidewall 240, and the rear wall 250. The aerosol generating device 100 can be completely received within the open recess so that no part of the aerosol generating device 100 extends outside the charging device 200.

[0063] When the aerosol generating device 100 is engaged with the charging device 200, that is, when it is located in the receiving cavity 220, a portion of the aerosol generating device 100 is exposed through the receiving port 221.

[0064] Please refer to it again. Figure 2 To facilitate easy removal of the aerosol generating device 100 by the user, in addition to the exposed receiving port 221, the charging device 200 also has a connecting port 222 that communicates with the receiving cavity 220, and the connecting port 222 is adjacent to the receiving port 221. Thus, the end face of the second end of the aerosol generating device 100 can be exposed through the connecting port 222. This allows the user to press against the second end of the aerosol generating device 100, causing it to move outwards from the receiving port 221 and thus detach from the receiving cavity 220.

[0065] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in the embodiments of this application, when the aerosol generating device 100 is not installed on the charging device 200, the portion of the first electrical contact 210 that contacts the conductive plane 10 is located in the same plane. For ease of description, this plane can be referred to as the contact plane. Therefore, during the process of installing the aerosol generating device 100 onto the charging device 200, the conductive plane 10 will simultaneously contact the entire contact plane, making the contact process smooth and improving the reliability of simultaneous contact.

[0066] It should be noted that the first electrical contact 210 and the conductive plane 10 can be in surface contact or point contact.

[0067] Furthermore, the contact plane can be parallel to the second direction. In other embodiments, in order to accommodate the installation angle of the aerosol generating device 100 relative to the charging device 200, the contact plane can also be set to be inclined relative to the second direction.

[0068] like Figure 7As shown, specifically, in the first electrical contact 210, the portions for contacting the conductive plane 10 are distributed with different height gradients. For example... Figure 8 As shown, in other embodiments, the conductive plane 10 includes at least two sub-conductive planes, all of which are distributed at different height gradients.

[0069] Please refer to it again. Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the embodiments of this application, each first electrical contact 210 has a center line along a first direction for the portion that contacts the conductive plane 10, and the center lines of all first electrical contacts 210 coincide with each other.

[0070] In this way, when each first electrical contact 210 contacts the conductive plane 10 at the same time, the contact position of each first electrical contact 210 can be unified, thereby improving the reliability of simultaneous contact.

[0071] like Figure 9 As shown, in the embodiments of this application, the conductive plane 10 is circular, and the center point of the circle passes through the central axis of the aerosol generating device 100. Therefore, the aerosol generating device 100 can be coupled to the charging device 200 at different angles. It is understood that the shape of the conductive plane 10 is not limited to this; in some other embodiments, the conductive plane 10 may also be other shapes, such as elliptical, polygonal, etc.

[0072] Furthermore, to achieve electrical connection between the conductive plane 10 and the charging device 200, the conductive plane 10 includes multiple conductive areas 11 and at least one insulating area 12. Different conductive areas 11 are spaced apart, and the insulating area 12 is located between every two adjacent conductive areas 11. The conductive plane 10 is electrically connected to the charging device 200 through the multiple conductive areas 11, while adjacent conductive areas 11 are insulated from each other through the insulating area 12. It is understood that the number and arrangement of the conductive areas 11 are not limited and can be configured as needed to meet current and signal transmission requirements.

[0073] Specifically, each first electrical contact 210 is in contact with the conductive plane 10 in a corresponding conductive area 11.

[0074] Furthermore, the conductive plane 10 includes a positive conductive region 111, a negative conductive region 112, and a signal conductive region 113 arranged at intervals. The positive conductive region 111 is used to connect to the second positive electrical contact of the charging device 200, the negative conductive region 112 is used to connect to the second negative electrical contact of the charging device 200, and the signal conductive region 113 is used to communicate with the second signal electrical contact of the charging device 200.

[0075] Specifically, in some embodiments, the positive conductive region 111 is located within the first virtual ring, the negative conductive region 112 is located within the second virtual ring, and the signal conductive region 113 is located within the virtual circle. The first virtual ring, the second virtual ring, and the virtual circle are coaxial and spaced apart, and the center points of all three pass through the central axis of the aerosol generating device 100.

[0076] Even if the aerosol generating device 100 is rotated circumferentially during the charging process, since the conductive plane 10 is a plane, the positive electrode conductive area 111, the negative electrode conductive area 112, and the signal conductive area 113 can still maintain normal electrical and communication connections with the charging device 200.

[0077] To further prevent the aerosol generating device 100 from rotating or loosening after being installed in the charging device 200, so that the conductive plane 10 remains in contact with the first electrical contact 210, in the embodiments of this application, the aerosol generating device 100 is an irregularly shaped aerosol generating device that conforms to the shape of the receiving cavity 220.

[0078] Here, "irregular shape" refers to a non-cylindrical shape, such as the aerosol generating device 100 having a triangular prism, quadrangular prism, or other asymmetrical shape with edges or corners, to facilitate the positioning of the aerosol generating device 100 within the receiving cavity 220. "Contour-fitting" means that when the aerosol generating device 100 has a triangular prism, quadrangular prism, or other asymmetrical shape with edges or corners, the receiving cavity 220 has the same shape as the aerosol generating device 100 to ensure a proper fit.

[0079] Please continue reading. Figure 5 In some embodiments, the charging device 200 has a baffle 270. When the aerosol generating device 100 is installed in the charging device 200, one end of the aerosol generating device 100 with the conductive plane 10 can be surrounded by the baffle 270 to limit the aerosol generating device 100. Specifically, the limitation can be in the longitudinal axis of the aerosol generating device 100 or in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aerosol generating device 100. In this way, the conductive plane 10 and the first electrical contact 210 can maintain a certain contact pressure, and lateral displacement can be avoided, resulting in good contact and preventing damage from overvoltage.

[0080] It should be noted that the first electrical contact 210 is elastically extendable to press from its free height to its working height when in contact with the conductive plane 10, so as to maintain good contact.

[0081] Please continue reading. Figure 5 and Figure 9Furthermore, the baffle 270 is arc-shaped. The arc-shaped baffle 270 can limit movement in two directions simultaneously, simplifying the structure while improving the limiting capability.

[0082] Furthermore, the baffle 270 is a first baffle, and the aerosol generating device 100 has a second baffle 30 that cooperates with the first baffle. Both the first baffle and the second baffle 30 are arc-shaped. In this way, the baffle 270 can fit better with the end of the aerosol generating device 100, further preventing the aerosol generating device 100 from rotating relative to the charging device 200.

[0083] Specifically, the baffle 270 is the inner wall of the receiving cavity 211.

[0084] To protect the end of the aerosol generating device 100 with the conductive plane 10, the baffle 270 is made of plastic. In other embodiments, it may also be made of other materials such as silicone, and the specific material is not limited.

[0085] Based on the same inventive concept, one embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generation system 1000, including an aerosol generation device 100 and a charging device 200 in any of the above embodiments. The aerosol generation device 100 is detachably mounted on the charging device 200, and the aerosol generation device 100 has a conductive plane 10.

[0086] It should be noted that the aerosol generating device 100 can also be as described in any of the above embodiments, and will not be elaborated further.

[0087] Please continue reading. Figure 10 In some embodiments, the charging device 200 further includes a first magnetic attractor 275, and the aerosol generating device 100 includes a second magnetic attractor 40. When the aerosol generating device 100 is installed on the charging device 200, the first magnetic attractor 275 and the second magnetic attractor 40 can attract each other along a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aerosol generating device to fix the aerosol generating device 100. Specifically, the longitudinal axis of the aerosol generating device 100 is... Figure 10 The Z-direction shown is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aerosol generating device 100. Figure 10 At least one of the X and Y directions shown.

[0088] Thus, when the aerosol generating device 100 is installed on the charging device 200, it is fixed relative to the charging device 200 by the mutual attraction of the first magnetic member 275 and the second magnetic member 40, which effectively prevents the aerosol generating device 100 from rotating or loosening, and ensures good contact between the conductive plane 10 and the first electrical contact 210.

[0089] Specifically, the first magnetic attractor 275 conforms to the rear wall 250, and the second magnetic attractor 40 conforms to the inner wall of the outer shell 50 of the aerosol generating device 100. When the aerosol generating device 100 is housed in the receiving cavity 220, the first magnetic attractor 275 and the second magnetic attractor 40 attract each other to fix the aerosol generating device 100 in the receiving cavity 220.

[0090] It is understood that the number of the first magnetic attractor 275 and the second magnetic attractor 40 is not limited to one. When the number of the first magnetic attractor 275 and the second magnetic attractor 40 is at least two, the second magnetic attractor 40 is spaced apart along the longitudinal axis of the aerosol generating device 100, and correspondingly, the first magnetic attractor 275 is spaced apart along the height direction of the charging device 200.

[0091] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the charging device 200 also has a charging limiting plane 280, and the first electrical contact 210 protrudes from the charging limiting plane 280. When the aerosol generating device 100 is installed on the charging device 200, the charging limiting plane 280 can be limited along the longitudinal axis of the aerosol generating device 100.

[0092] By setting the charging limit plane 280, it is possible to prevent the conductive plane 100 of the aerosol generating device 100 from applying excessive voltage to the first electrical contact 210, which could easily damage and cause the first electrical contact 210 to fail.

[0093] The charging device 200 includes a charging body 285 and a charging base 290, with all the first electrical contacts 210 disposed on the charging base 290. Specifically, the charging base 290 has a charging limiting plane 280.

[0094] like Figure 11 As shown, the charging device 200 further includes a third magnetic element 295, and the aerosol generating device 100 includes a fourth magnetic element. When the aerosol generating device 100 is installed on the charging device 200, the third magnetic element 295 and the fourth magnetic element can attract each other along the longitudinal axis of the aerosol generating device 100 to fix the aerosol generating device 100.

[0095] Thus, when the aerosol generating device 100 is installed on the charging device 200, it is fixed relative to the charging device 200 by the mutual attraction of the third magnetic member 295 and the fourth magnetic member, effectively preventing the aerosol generating device 100 from rotating or loosening, and ensuring good contact between the conductive plane 10 and the first electrical contact 210.

[0096] Furthermore, the third magnetic attractor 295 is arranged around all the first electrical contacts 210. Preferably, there are multiple third magnetic attractors 295, with at least two third magnetic attractors 295 disposed on opposite sides of all the first electrical contacts 210. Specifically, at least two third magnetic attractors 295 may be disposed on opposite sides of all the first electrical contacts 210 along a direction perpendicular to the first direction. Preferably, the third magnetic attractor 295 is arc-shaped. In this way, the magnetic attraction on both sides of the first electrical contacts 210 can be balanced, thereby avoiding poor contact effect.

[0097] Please continue reading. Figure 2 In some embodiments, the charging device 200 further includes a limiting cover 296, and the charging body 285 has a receiving cavity 220. The limiting cover 296 is movably mounted on the charging body 285 to expose or cover one end of the aerosol generating device 100 away from the conductive plane 10 in the longitudinal axial direction when the aerosol generating device 100 is received in the receiving cavity 220.

[0098] Thus, when the aerosol generating device 100 is housed in the receiving cavity 220 for charging by the charging device 200, the limiting cover 296 can be moved toward the receiving cavity 220 to shield the aerosol generating device 100 for protection. After the aerosol generating device 100 has finished charging, the limiting cover 296 can be moved away from the receiving cavity 2200 to facilitate the removal of the aerosol generating device 100.

[0099] Preferably, the limiting cover 296 is a sliding cover, which is slidably connected to the charging body 285.

[0100] The charging device 200 and aerosol generation system 1000 provided in this application have the following beneficial effects:

[0101] By setting the aerosol generating device 100 to have a conductive plane 10 and arranging the first electrical contacts 210 on the charging device 200 in a straight line along the first direction, it is possible to avoid only some of the first electrical contacts 210 contacting the conductive plane 10 during the process of installing the aerosol generating device 100 to the charging device 200 along the second direction. Instead, each first electrical contact 210 can simultaneously contact the conductive plane 10 of the aerosol generating device 100, thereby increasing the electrical connection area, reducing the impedance, and thus improving the charging speed.

[0102] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0103] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the inventive concept, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A charging device for use in conjunction with an aerosol generating device for charging, characterized in that, The charging device has a receiving cavity on its side for accommodating the aerosol generating device. The side wall of the charging device has a receiving port communicating with the receiving cavity. The top wall of the charging device also has a connecting port communicating with the receiving cavity. The receiving port is used to receive the aerosol generating device into the receiving cavity. The connecting port is adjacent to the receiving port. The charging device has at least two first electrical contacts, which are disposed on the bottom wall of the receiving cavity and are arranged in a straight line along a first direction. The charging device is configured to receive the aerosol generating device in a second direction, such that each of the first electrical contacts can simultaneously contact the conductive plane of the aerosol generating device. Wherein, the first direction intersects with the second direction.

2. The charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the aerosol generating device is not installed on the charging device, the portion of the first electrical contact used to contact the conductive plane is in the same plane.

3. The charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, In each of the first electrical contacts, the portion for contacting the conductive plane has a centerline along the first direction, and the centerlines of all the first electrical contacts coincide with each other.

4. The charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the first electrical contact, the portion that contacts the conductive plane has a gradient distribution at different heights.

5. The charging device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The charging device has a baffle wall. When the aerosol generating device is installed on the charging device, one end of the aerosol generating device with the conductive plane can be surrounded by the baffle wall to limit the aerosol generating device.

6. The charging device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The baffle is arc-shaped.

7. The charging device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The charging device includes a charging body and a limiting cover. The charging body has the receiving cavity. The limiting cover is movably installed on the charging body to expose or cover one end of the aerosol generating device away from the conductive plane in the longitudinal axial direction when the aerosol generating device is received in the receiving cavity.

8. An aerosol generation system, characterized in that, The device includes an aerosol generating apparatus and a charging apparatus as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the aerosol generating apparatus is detachably mounted on the charging apparatus and the aerosol generating apparatus has a conductive plane.

9. The aerosol generation system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The conductive plane includes at least two sub-conductive planes, which are distributed at different height gradients.

10. The aerosol generation system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The charging device has a receiving cavity for accommodating the aerosol generating device. The aerosol generating device is an irregularly shaped aerosol generating device that conforms to the shape of the receiving cavity.

11. The aerosol generation system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The charging device further includes a first magnetic attraction element, and the aerosol generating device includes a second magnetic attraction element. When the aerosol generating device is installed on the charging device, the first magnetic attraction element and the second magnetic attraction element can attract each other in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aerosol generating device to fix the aerosol generating device; and / or The charging device also has a third magnetic attraction element, and the aerosol generating device has a fourth magnetic attraction element. When the aerosol generating device is installed on the charging device, the third magnetic attraction element and the fourth magnetic attraction element can attract each other along the longitudinal axis of the aerosol generating device to fix the aerosol generating device.

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