An aerosol generating device having a child lock function

Abstract

The application provides an aerosol generating device with a child lock function. The aerosol generating device comprises an inner support, a control panel provided on the inner support, a switch protruding from the surface of the control panel, a shell connected to the inner support, an air slot provided on the shell at a position corresponding to the control panel, and a trigger assembly connected to the shell. The trigger assembly comprises a body slidably connected to the shell and a trigger part provided on the body and fitted in the air slot. When the body slides relative to the shell, the trigger part moves relative to or away from the switch to turn on or off the switch. The trigger part of the trigger assembly of the aerosol generating device needs to move to a trigger position before triggering the switch unit to open, which can avoid the accidental start of the smoking set and improve the reliability of the start of the smoking set.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of tobacco product technology, and more specifically to an aerosol generator with a child lock function. Background Technology

[0002] New tobacco products mainly refer to tobacco products that differ from cigarettes smoked using traditional methods. Based on their usage, they can be broadly categorized into smokeless and smoking products. Smokeless products mainly include mouth tobacco, chewing tobacco, and chewable tobacco products, while smoking products primarily include heated tobacco products and electronic cigarettes.

[0003] Most existing new tobacco products use a long press or multiple presses to activate the heating mechanism. In practice, these devices are often kept in pockets or bags when not in use. Devices using this method are more susceptible to accidental activation from minor impacts or pressure. Furthermore, aerosol generators without child locks may be accidentally activated by minors, leading to adverse consequences. A smaller number of devices activate automatically after cigarette sensor recognition, but this method has high limitations on both the cigarette and the device itself, increasing both software and hardware costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides an aerosol generator with a child lock function to solve the problem that aerosol generators in the prior art are easily accidentally activated.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An aerosol generator with a child lock function according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0007] A heating element for heating an aerosol-generating matrix to generate an aerosol;

[0008] Housing assembly, comprising:

[0009] An inner support frame is provided, on which a control board is provided, and the control board is provided with a switch unit to control the switching of the heating element;

[0010] A housing, the housing being disposed outside the inner support;

[0011] A triggering component, connected to the housing, comprising:

[0012] The main body is slidably connected to the housing;

[0013] A triggering part is disposed on the main body;

[0014] The body can move from an initial position to a trigger position. At the trigger position, operating the body can cause the trigger part to act on the switch unit to turn on the switch unit.

[0015] Furthermore, the force direction of the body includes at least a first direction of moving from the initial position to the trigger position, and a second direction of operating the body to cause the trigger part to act on the switch unit to open the switch unit, wherein the first direction is different from the second direction.

[0016] Furthermore, the first direction is the axial direction of the aerosol generating device, and the second direction is the circumferential direction or the radially inward direction of the aerosol generating device.

[0017] Furthermore, the housing assembly also includes a limiting groove, which is formed as an L-shaped groove;

[0018] The triggering part engages within the limiting groove and moves along the limiting groove to limit the movement of the body of the triggering component.

[0019] Furthermore, the triggering component also includes a limiting member disposed inside the body;

[0020] The housing assembly also includes a limiting groove, which is formed as an L-shaped groove;

[0021] The limiting member engages within the limiting groove and moves along the limiting groove to limit the movement of the body of the triggering component.

[0022] Furthermore, the limiting groove includes a first groove and a second groove perpendicular to the first groove, the first groove being formed at the end of the first housing and the second groove being formed at the end of the second housing.

[0023] Furthermore, the switching unit is a toggle switch with an automatic return function, and the triggering part includes a lever arm that can abut against the contacts of the toggle switch.

[0024] Furthermore, the opening on the housing assembly for the trigger assembly to pass through includes a stepped portion, and the portion of the body located inside the housing cooperates with the stepped portion to restrict the movement of the body.

[0025] Furthermore, the second direction is the radial inward direction of the aerosol generator, and an elastic element is provided inside the housing assembly, so that the triggering part can act on the switching unit through the elastic element.

[0026] Furthermore, the aerosol generator with child lock function in this embodiment of the invention may further include:

[0027] A magnetic attraction structure, comprising a first magnetic attraction portion disposed on the housing assembly and a second magnetic attraction portion disposed on the trigger assembly, wherein the magnetic attraction structure enables the trigger assembly to return to its initial position.

[0028] Furthermore, the housing includes a first housing and a second housing respectively fitted onto the inner support from both ends and connected to each other, and the body of the triggering component is disposed at the junction of the first housing and the second housing;

[0029] The first magnetic attraction part is embedded in the housing, and the second magnetic attraction part is embedded in the body of the trigger assembly.

[0030] Furthermore, the end surfaces of the first housing and the second housing connected together each include an inwardly recessed step, and the body of the triggering component engages on the step and is slidable along the step.

[0031] The above-described technical solution of the present invention has at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0032] The aerosol generating device of this invention includes a heating element, a housing assembly, and a triggering assembly. The heating element heats the aerosol generating matrix to generate aerosols. The housing assembly includes an inner support and a housing. A control board is provided on the inner support, and the control board is provided with a switching unit to control the switching of the heating element. The housing is located outside the inner support. The triggering assembly is connected to the housing and includes a body and a triggering part. The body is slidably connected to the housing, and the triggering part is located on the body. The body can move from an initial position to a triggering position. In the triggering position, operating the body can cause the triggering part to act on the switching unit to open the switching unit. The aerosol generator of this embodiment can move the triggering part from the initial position to the triggering position by sliding the driving body relative to the housing. Then, at the triggering position, operating the driving body can cause the triggering part to act on the switching unit and open the switching unit, thereby triggering the heating element to heat the aerosol generating matrix and finally generate aerosol. In other words, the aerosol generator of this embodiment needs to move from the initial position to the triggering position, and then operate the driving body at the triggering position to cause the triggering part to act on the switching unit and open the switching unit. This can avoid the aerosol generator from being started falsely and improve the reliability of the aerosol generator starting. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the aerosol generating device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2This is an exploded view of the aerosol generating device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the housing assembly of the aerosol generator according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the triggering component of the aerosol generating device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the working process of the aerosol generator starting heating according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, wherein, Figure 5 (a) is a structural diagram of the body in its initial position; Figure 5 (b) is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the body when it is in its initial position; Figure 5 (c) is a structural diagram of the body moving from the initial position to the trigger position; Figure 5 (d) is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the body when it moves from the initial position to the trigger position; Figure 5 (e) is a schematic diagram of the structure when the main body is operated at the trigger position; Figure 5 (f) is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the main body when it is operated at the trigger position; Figure 5 (g) is a schematic diagram of the structure when the operating body opens the switch unit; Figure 5 (h) is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the switch unit when the operating body opens it;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the aerosol generating device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the aerosol generating device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the working process of the aerosol generator starting heating according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention, wherein, Figure 8 (a) is a structural diagram of the body in its initial position; Figure 8 (b) is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the body when it is in its initial position; Figure 8 (c) is a structural diagram of the body moving from the initial position to the trigger position; Figure 8 (d) is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the body when it moves from the initial position to the trigger position; Figure 8 (e) is a schematic diagram of the structure when the main body is operated at the trigger position; Figure 8 (f) is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the main body when it is operated at the trigger position.

[0041] Figure label:

[0042] 100. Housing assembly; 110. Inner bracket; 111. Control board; 111a. Switch unit; 112. Mounting slot; 120. Housing; 121. First housing; 122. Second housing; 122a. Step; 123. Opening; 124. Step portion; 130. Limiting groove; 131. First slot; 132. Second slot; 140. First magnetic attraction portion; 200. Trigger assembly; 210. Body; 211. Second magnetic attraction portion; 220. Trigger portion; 220a. Lever arm; 230. Limiting element; 300. Elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0044] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this invention shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this invention do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms "an" or "a" and similar terms do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. The terms "connected" or "linked" and similar terms are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. "Up," "down," "left," "right," etc., are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship also changes accordingly.

[0045] The following section will first combine the appendix. Figure 1-8 This invention provides a detailed description of an aerosol generator with a child lock function (hereinafter referred to as the generator).

[0046] The generating device of this invention includes a heating element (not shown in the figure), a housing assembly 100, and a triggering assembly 200. The heating element is used to heat the aerosol generating matrix to generate aerosol. The housing assembly 100 includes an inner support 110 and a housing 120. A control plate 111 is provided on the inner support 110, and a switch unit 111a is provided on the control plate 111. The switch unit 111a is used to control the switching of the heating element. The housing 120 is disposed outside the inner support 110. The triggering assembly 200 is connected to the housing 120 and includes a body 210 and a triggering part 220. The body 210 is slidably connected to the housing 120, and the triggering part 220 is disposed on the body 210. The body 210 can move from an initial position to a triggering position. In the triggering position, operating the body 210 can cause the triggering part 220 to act on the switch unit 111a to open the switch unit 111a. That is, as shown in the figure... Figure 1-2 and Figure 6-7 As shown, when heating of the generating device needs to be activated, the user first needs to drive the body 210 of the trigger component 200 to slide relative to the housing 120, so as to move the body 210 from the initial position to the trigger position, that is, corresponding to Figure 1 and Figure 6 In the middle, the main body 210 is slid from the left end to the right end; after the trigger component 200 moves to the trigger position, the trigger part 220 is operated at the trigger position so that the trigger part 220 acts on the switch unit 111a and turns on the heating element, thereby avoiding the false start of the generator and improving the reliability of the generator start.

[0047] The generating device of this embodiment of the invention improves the reliability of starting the generating device by providing a trigger component 200 on the housing 120 to enable the generating device to have a child lock function.

[0048] Furthermore, the force direction of the body 210 includes at least a first direction of moving from the initial position to the trigger position, and a second direction of operating the body 210 to cause the trigger part 220 to act on the switch unit 111a to open the switch unit 111a. The first direction and the second direction are different. That is, the two directions of moving from the initial position to the trigger position and opening the switch unit 111a at the trigger position are different. In other words, when it is necessary to start heating the generating device, firstly, force needs to be applied to the body 210 in the first direction to move the trigger part 220 from the initial position to the trigger position; then, force is applied to the body 210 in the second direction so that the trigger part 220 at the trigger position applies force to the switch unit 111a in the second direction, thereby opening the switch unit 111a to heat the heating element. This can further avoid accidental triggering of the switch unit 111a due to the sliding or rotation of the trigger part 220, and further improve the reliability of starting the generating device.

[0049] Furthermore, the first direction is the axial direction of the generating device, and the second direction is the circumferential direction or the radially inward direction of the generating device. That is, when it is necessary to start heating the generating device, a force is applied to the body 210 along the axial direction of the generating device, so that the body 210 and the triggering part 220 move from the initial position to the triggering position along the axial direction of the generating device. After the triggering part 220 reaches the triggering position, a force can be applied to the body 210 along the circumferential direction of the generating device, or a force can be applied to the body 210 radially inward, thereby driving the triggering part 220 on the body 210 to trigger the switching unit 111a, further improving the reliability of the generating device startup.

[0050] Furthermore, the housing assembly 100 also includes a limiting groove 130, which is formed in an L-shape. The trigger part 220 is fitted within the limiting groove 130 and moves along the limiting groove 130 to limit the movement of the body 210 of the trigger assembly 200. That is, when the body 210 drives the trigger part 220 to move from the initial position to the trigger position, the trigger part 220 moves within the limiting groove 130. The limiting groove 130 provides movable space for the trigger part 220 and also acts as a limiter, allowing the trigger part 220 to move accurately to the trigger position. This has the advantages of simple structure and convenient operation.

[0051] Furthermore, the generating device in this embodiment of the invention may further include a magnetic attraction structure. The magnetic attraction structure includes a first magnetic attraction portion 140 disposed on the housing assembly 100 and a second magnetic attraction portion 211 disposed on the trigger assembly 200. The magnetic attraction structure enables the trigger assembly 200 to return to its initial position. That is, after the trigger portion 220 triggers the switch unit 111a, it first returns the trigger assembly 200 to the trigger position, and then releases the force applied to the trigger assembly 200, allowing the trigger assembly 200 to return to its initial position via the magnetic attraction force of the magnetic attraction structure. In other words, corresponding to… Figure 1 and Figure 6 The trigger assembly 200 is slidably connected to the housing 120 by means of a magnetic attraction structure, which has the advantages of simple structure and reliable connection. In the first magnetic attraction part 140 and the second magnetic attraction part 211, one of them can be a magnet and the other can be an iron part, or the two can be arranged opposite to each other with opposite magnetic poles. This application does not make specific restrictions on this.

[0052] Furthermore, the housing 120 includes a first housing 121 and a second housing 122 respectively fitted onto the inner support 110 from both ends and connected to each other. The body 210 of the trigger assembly 200 is disposed at the junction of the first housing 121 and the second housing 122. The first magnetic attraction part 140 is embedded in the housing 120, and the second magnetic attraction part 211 is embedded in the body 210 of the trigger assembly 200. That is, the body 210 of the trigger assembly 200 is disposed at the junction of the first housing 121 and the second housing 122, and the body 210 of the trigger assembly 200 is connected to the housing assembly 100 in sequence through the second magnetic attraction part 211, the first magnetic attraction part 140, and the first housing 121, thereby enabling the trigger assembly 200 to automatically return to its initial position through the magnetic attraction structure, improving the convenience of operation of the generating device.

[0053] The end surfaces where the first housing 121 and the second housing 122 are connected each include an inwardly recessed step 122a. The body 210 of the trigger assembly 200 is fitted onto the step 122a and can slide along the step 122a. That is, the body 210 of the trigger assembly 200 is located at the junction of the first housing 121 and the second housing 122, and an inwardly recessed step 122a is formed at the junction. The step 122a provides sliding space for the body 210 of the trigger assembly 200 to slide from the initial position to the trigger position, and also serves as a limit, which can prevent the body 210 of the trigger assembly 200 from slipping too much and failing to accurately reach the trigger position, thereby further improving the ease of operation of the generating device.

[0054] Furthermore, the limiting groove 230 may be formed on the first housing 121, the second housing 122, or at the connection between the first housing 121 and the second housing 122.

[0055] The generating apparatus of the present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0056] Example 1

[0057] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the generating device in this embodiment is shown. Figure 2 An exploded view of the generating apparatus of this embodiment is shown. Figure 3 A partial structural schematic diagram of the housing assembly of the generating device in this embodiment is shown. Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the triggering component 200 of the generating device in this embodiment is shown. Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the working process of the heating device in this embodiment is shown.

[0058] like Figure 1As shown, in this embodiment, the housing 120 includes a first housing 121 and a second housing 122. The body 210 of the trigger component 200 is sleeved at the junction of the first housing 121 and the second housing 122, and the trigger component 200 can slide relative to the housing 120; Figure 2 As shown, a notch is formed on the inner support 110, and the control plate 111 is disposed at the corresponding position of the notch in the inner support 110. Combined with... Figure 1-2 As can be seen, in this embodiment, when it is necessary to start heating the generating device, the body 210 of the trigger component 200 located at the initial position is first directed along the axial direction of the generating device and toward the first housing 121 (corresponding to...). Figure 2 A force is applied in the horizontal rightward direction to move the body 210 from the initial position to the trigger position. Then, the trigger component 200, located at the trigger position, is rotated along the circumferential direction of the generating device, thereby causing the trigger part 220 of the trigger component 200 to trigger the switch unit 111a. When the heating element of the generating device starts heating, the trigger component 200 is rotated in the opposite direction along the circumferential direction of the generating device, so that the trigger component 200 reaches the trigger position. Then, the trigger component 200 is released, and the body 210 of the trigger component 200 can be driven by the magnetic attraction structure to return the entire trigger component 200 to its initial position.

[0059] As another optional solution in this embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the trigger assembly 200 also includes a limiting member 230, which is disposed inside the body 210. The housing assembly 100 also includes a limiting groove 130, which is formed as an L-shaped groove. The limiting member 230 engages within the limiting groove 130 and moves along the limiting groove 130 to limit the movement of the body 210 of the trigger assembly 200. In other words, alternatively, the movement of the trigger assembly 200 is limited by the engagement of the limiting groove 130 and the limiting member 230. Optionally, multiple limiting grooves 130 can be provided on the housing assembly 100. One of the limiting grooves 130 can be used to cooperate with the trigger part 220 of the trigger assembly 200 to guide the trigger part 220 from the initial position to the trigger position. The other limiting grooves 130 cooperate with the limiting members 230 on the body 210, so that when the trigger assembly 200 is in the initial position, the trigger assembly 200 is limited in the circumferential direction of the generating device. That is to say, in the solution of this embodiment, the trigger assembly 200 can only reach the trigger position from the initial position by driving the trigger assembly 200 to move along the axial direction of the generating device and toward the first housing 121, which further improves the reliability of the starting of the generating device.

[0060] Furthermore, the limiting groove 130 includes a first groove 131 and a second groove 132 perpendicular to the first groove 131. The first groove 131 is formed at the end of the first housing 121, and the second groove 132 is formed at the end of the second housing 122. That is, as... Figure 3 As shown, a first slot 131 is provided on the first housing 121, with the opening of the first slot 131 facing the second housing 122, and the opening of the second slot 132 facing the first housing 121. The first slot 131 and the second slot 132 communicate to form an L-shaped limiting groove 130. The first slot 131 of the L-shaped limiting groove 130 provides space for the trigger part 220 and the limiting member 230 to move when the trigger assembly 200 moves from the initial position to the trigger position. The second slot 132 provides space for the trigger part 220 and the limiting member 230 to rotate when the trigger assembly 200 is operated. In addition, by providing the first slot 131 and the second slot 132 at the ends of the first housing 121 and the second housing 122 respectively, the strength of the housing 120 can be improved, thereby improving the reliability of the generating device.

[0061] Furthermore, the switching unit 111a is a toggle switch with an automatic return function, and the triggering part 220 includes a lever arm 220a that can abut against the contact of the toggle switch. That is, the switching unit 111a is preferably a toggle switch, so that when the switching unit 111a is opened and the triggering component 200 returns to its initial position, the switching unit 111a can also return to the closed state, thus preventing the heating element from continuously heating the aerogel and further improving the reliability of the generator's start-up. Furthermore, setting the triggering part 220 as a lever arm 220a that can abut against the contact of the toggle switch facilitates the toggle switch being opened via the lever arm 220a, further improving the ease of operation of the generator.

[0062] In this embodiment, the heating process of the generating device is as follows: First, as Figure 5 (a) and Figure 5As shown in (b), the trigger assembly 200 is magnetically attached to the second housing 122. Specifically, the first magnetic part 140 is embedded in the second housing 122 of the housing 120, and the second magnetic part 211 is embedded in the body 210 of the trigger assembly 200, so that the second housing 122 can be connected to the body 210 through the magnetic structure. The trigger part 220 is disposed in the limiting groove 130 on the second housing 122, and the end of the switch unit 111a extends into the limiting groove 130 on the first housing 121. Due to the limiting effect of the limiting member 230 on the body 210, even if a left-right rotational torque is applied to the body 210, the trigger part 220 cannot trigger the switch unit 111a to open. Therefore, when there is no need to start the heating device, the heating device of this embodiment can avoid the accidental triggering of the switch unit 111a on the control board 111 due to the rotation of the body 210, thus improving the reliability of the starting of the heating device; then, as Figure 5 (c) and Figure 5 As shown in (d), the drive body 210 is along the axial direction of the generating device and toward the first housing 121 (corresponding to...). Figure 5 (c) Moving downwards, the main body 210 drives the trigger part 220 to move toward the switch unit 111a, continuously driving the main body 210 to move until the trigger part 220 moves to the right end of the switch unit 111a. Simultaneously, driven by the main body 210, the limiting member 230 on the main body 210 slides from the second slot 132 of the second housing 122 to the first slot 131 of the first housing 121; subsequently, as... Figure 5 (e) and Figure 5 As shown in (f), the drive body 210 is along the circumferential direction of the generating device (corresponding to...). Figure 5 (e) Rotating to the left, at this time, the main body 210 drives the trigger part 220 to gradually approach the switch unit 111a, continuously driving the main body 210 to rotate until the trigger part 220 abuts against the switch unit 111a. At the same time, driven by the main body 210, the limiting member 230 on the main body 210 slides to the left in the first slot 131 of the first housing 121; finally, as Figure 5 (g) and Figure 5 As shown in (h), the main body 210 continues to be driven along the circumferential direction of the generating device (corresponding to...). Figure 5(e) Rotating to the left, at this time, the main body 210 continues to drive the trigger part 220 to move to the left. The trigger part 220 exerts a force on the switch unit 111a that abuts against it, thereby triggering the switch unit 111a to open. At the same time, driven by the main body 210, the limiting member 230 on the main body 210 continues to slide to the left in the first slot 131 of the first housing 121. After the switch unit 111a is opened, the control board 111 connected to it can control the heating element of the generating device to heat up. In this embodiment, the generating device moves the trigger part 220 to the corresponding position of the switch unit 111a by sliding the body 210 of the driving trigger component 200. Then, by rotating the body 210 of the trigger component 200, the lever arm 220a on the trigger part 220 abuts against the switch unit 111a. Finally, by continuously rotating the body 210, the switch unit 111a is opened to start the heating element of the generating device. This avoids the switch unit 111a on the control board 111 being accidentally triggered due to the rotation of the trigger component 200, thus improving the reliability of the generating device startup.

[0063] It is worth noting that, in this embodiment, the structure of the smoking device includes, but is not limited to, a cylindrical structure. For a cylindrical smoking device, the trigger component 200 can be sleeved on the housing 120. For a non-cylindrical smoking device, the trigger component 200 can be disposed on the housing 120 in a non-sleeving manner, as long as the body of the trigger component 200 can cooperate with the housing 120 so that the body can move on the surface of the housing 120 according to a predetermined trajectory. For example, the body can be a sheet-like piece.

[0064] Example 2

[0065] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the generating device in this embodiment is shown. Figure 7 An exploded view of the generating apparatus of this embodiment is shown. Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the working process of the heating device in this embodiment is shown.

[0066] like Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the trigger component 200 is disposed in the limiting groove 130 of the housing component 100 and can slide within the limiting groove 130, such as... Figure 7 As shown, an mounting groove 112 is formed on the inner bracket 110. The control plate 111 is disposed inside the inner bracket 110. The end of the switch unit 111a on the control plate 111 extends into the mounting groove 112 and is exposed outside the inner bracket 110. The trigger assembly 200 slides in the limiting groove 130, as shown. Figure 8 As shown, the trigger part 220 of the trigger component 200, which is located in the initial position, is offset above the switch unit 111a (corresponding to...). Figure 8(b) The upper left end), the trigger component 200 is connected to the housing component 100 via a magnetic structure. Specifically, the first magnetic part 140 is embedded on one side of the housing 120 (corresponding to the upper left end). Figure 8 (b) The second magnetic part 211 is embedded in the first groove at the left end of the trigger assembly 200 on one side of the body 210 (corresponding to the first groove at the left end of the second groove). Figure 8 (b) is located in the second groove at the left end, so that in its natural state, the housing 120 can be connected to the body 210 via this magnetic structure. Sliding the drive trigger assembly 200 to the right allows the trigger part 220 to slide to the trigger position, that is, directly above the switch unit 111a. Pressing the trigger assembly 200 down causes the trigger part 220 to contact the switch unit 111a below it, triggering the switch unit 111a to open, thereby activating the heating element of the generator.

[0067] Furthermore, the opening 123 on the housing assembly 100 for the trigger assembly 200 to pass through includes a stepped portion 124, and the portion of the body 210 located inside the housing 120 engages with the stepped portion 133 to restrict the movement of the body 210. That is, as... Figure 6-7 As shown, the control board 111 is mounted on the inner bracket 110, and the trigger assembly 200 is connected to the housing 120. The housing 120, to which the trigger assembly 200 is connected, is sleeved with the inner bracket 110, on which the control board 111 is mounted. The body of the trigger assembly 200 is slidably connected to the housing 120. The housing 120 is provided with a limiting groove 130. When the housing 120 is sleeved with the inner bracket 110, it is necessary to ensure that the limiting groove 130 on the housing 120 is aligned with the control board 111 of the inner bracket 110. The trigger part 220 of the trigger assembly 200 is mounted on the body 210 and fits in the limiting groove 130.

[0068] Furthermore, the second direction is the radially inward direction of the generating device. An elastic element 300 is provided inside the housing assembly 100, and the triggering part 220 can act on the switching unit 111a through the elastic element 300. That is, as... Figure 7 As shown, the triggering part 220, upon reaching the triggering position, can apply a force in a radially inward direction along the generating device, thereby causing the triggering part 220 to abut against the switching unit 111a to activate the heating element. Furthermore, by providing the elastic member 300, when the heating element has been activated, the opened switching unit 111a can also return to its closed state under the action of the elastic member 300, thus preventing the heating element from continuously heating the aerogel due to continuous activation, further improving the reliability of the generating device's activation. Preferably, the elastic member 300 can be a silicone pad, a spring sheet, or other elastic components to facilitate the return of the opened switching unit to its closed state.

[0069] In this embodiment, the heating process of the generating device is as follows: First, as Figure 8 (a) and Figure 8 As shown in (b), the trigger assembly 200 is sandwiched between the inner support 110 and the housing 120. The trigger part 220 of the trigger assembly 200 is located on the side near the switch unit 111a. The trigger part 220 is offset above the switch unit 111a, and due to the limiting effect of the limiting groove 130, when a downward or rightward force is applied to the trigger assembly 200, the trigger part 220 cannot move. When the heating element of the generator does not need to be heated, the generator of this embodiment can avoid the switch unit 111a on the control board 111 being accidentally triggered due to the rotation of the body 210, thus improving the reliability of the generator startup. Secondly, as Figure 8 (c) and Figure 8 As shown in (d), a rightward force is applied to the trigger assembly 200, causing the trigger part 220 to move to the right towards the switch unit 111a. This continues until the trigger part 220 moves directly above the switch unit 111a. The trigger part 220 moves from its initial position to the trigger position. The limiting groove 130 on the housing 120 provides space for the movement of the trigger assembly 200 and also limits its movement, preventing excessive slippage of the trigger assembly 200 body 210 that could prevent it from accurately reaching the trigger position, further improving the ease of operation of the generating device. Finally, as... Figure 8 (e) and Figure 8 As shown in (f), in the direction of radial inward movement along the generating device (corresponding to...) Figure 8 The trigger assembly 200 is subjected to a force in the vertically downward direction of e, causing the trigger part 220 to move vertically downward toward the switch unit 111a. The drive continues until the trigger part 220 contacts the switch unit 111a, causing the switch unit 111a to open. Once the switch unit 111a is opened, the control board 111 connected to it can control the heating element to heat the aerogel.

[0070] Furthermore, the switching unit 111a is formed as a micro switch or a dome switch, and the trigger part 220 is formed as a boss structure that can abut against the switching unit 111a. By pressing the body 210, the trigger part 220 can abut against the switching unit 111a and trigger the switching unit 111a to open / close. That is to say, as Figure 8 (e) and Figure 8 As shown in (f), by pressing the body 210 exposed outside the limiting groove 130, the boss structure of the trigger part 220 can be made to contact the micro switch or dome plate, thereby triggering the switch unit 111a to start. In this embodiment, by setting the switch unit 111a of the micro switch or dome plate, the convenience of starting the smoking device can be further improved.

[0071] In this embodiment, the generating device needs to sequentially drive the trigger component 200 to slide directly above the switch unit 111a, and then press the trigger assembly downwards to make the trigger component 200 contact the switch unit 111a before the switch unit 111a can be turned on, thereby triggering the heating element to heat the aerogel. This can avoid accidentally triggering the switch unit 111a on the control board 111 due to the sliding or pressing of the trigger component 200, thus improving the reliability of the generating device startup.

[0072] The above description represents the preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An aerosol generator with a child lock function, characterized in that, include: A heating element for heating an aerosol-generating matrix to generate an aerosol; Housing assembly, comprising: An inner support frame is provided, on which a control board is provided, and the control board is provided with a switch unit to control the switching of the heating element; A housing, the housing being disposed outside the inner support; A triggering component, connected to the housing, comprising: The main body is slidably connected to the housing; A triggering part is disposed on the main body; The body can move from an initial position to a trigger position. At the trigger position, operating the body can cause the trigger part to act on the switch unit to turn on the switch unit.

2. The aerosol generator with child lock function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The force direction of the body includes at least a first direction of moving from the initial position to the trigger position, and a second direction of operating the body to cause the trigger part to act on the switch unit to open the switch unit, wherein the first direction is different from the second direction.

3. The aerosol generator with child lock function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first direction is the axial direction of the aerosol generator, and the second direction is the circumferential direction or the radial inward direction of the aerosol generator.

4. The aerosol generator with child lock function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing assembly also includes a limiting groove, which is formed as an L-shaped groove; The triggering part engages within the limiting groove and moves along the limiting groove to limit the movement of the body of the triggering component.

5. The aerosol generator with child lock function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The triggering component further includes a limiting member, which is disposed inside the body. The housing assembly also includes a limiting groove, which is formed as an L-shaped groove; The limiting member engages within the limiting groove and moves along the limiting groove to limit the movement of the body of the triggering component.

6. The aerosol generator with child lock function according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The housing includes a first housing and a second housing respectively fitted onto the inner support from both ends and connected to each other; The limiting groove includes a first groove and a second groove perpendicular to the first groove. The first groove is formed at the end of the first housing, and the second groove is formed at the end of the second housing.

7. The aerosol generator with child lock function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switching unit is a toggle switch with an automatic return function, and the triggering part includes a lever arm that can abut against the contacts of the toggle switch.

8. The aerosol generator with child lock function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The opening on the housing assembly for the trigger assembly to pass through includes a stepped portion, and the portion of the body located inside the housing mates with the stepped portion to restrict the movement of the body.

9. The aerosol generator with child lock function according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second direction is the radial inward direction of the aerosol generator. An elastic element is provided inside the housing assembly, and the triggering part can act on the switching unit through the elastic element.

10. The aerosol generator with child lock function according to any one of claims 1-5 and 7-9, characterized in that, Also includes: A magnetic attraction structure, comprising a first magnetic attraction portion disposed on the housing assembly and a second magnetic attraction portion disposed on the trigger assembly, wherein the magnetic attraction structure enables the trigger assembly to return to its initial position.

11. The aerosol generator with child lock function according to claim 10, characterized in that, The housing includes a first housing and a second housing respectively fitted onto the inner support from both ends and connected to each other, and the body of the triggering component is disposed at the junction of the first housing and the second housing; The first magnetic attraction part is embedded in the housing, and the second magnetic attraction part is embedded in the body of the trigger assembly.

12. The aerosol generator with child lock function according to claim 11, characterized in that, The end surfaces of the first housing and the second housing connected together each include an inwardly recessed step, and the body of the trigger assembly engages on the step and is slidable along the step.

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