Aerosol-generating device

Abstract

The application relates to the aerosol generating technical field and discloses an aerosol generating device, which comprises a shell, a liquid storage cavity and a liquid guide channel arranged in the shell, an atomizer and an electric switch arranged in the shell, the atomizer being provided with a liquid inlet hole, and the electric switch being electrically connected with the atomizer; the aerosol generating device further comprises a moving piece, the moving piece can be moved from a first position to a second position, and the moving piece can be moved from the second position to the first position; when the moving piece is located at the first position, the liquid storage cavity is communicated with the liquid inlet hole through the liquid guide channel, and the electric switch is in a conduction state; when the moving piece is located at the second position, part of the moving piece blocks the liquid guide channel, the liquid storage cavity is isolated from the liquid inlet hole, and the moving piece makes the electric switch in a disconnection state. The aerosol generating device provided by the application is used for solving the problems that the existing aerosol generating device is provided with multiple functional components, the limited internal or external space of the aerosol generating device is occupied, and the structure is relatively complex.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of aerosol generation technology, and more particularly to an aerosol generation apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of aerosol generation technology, users' functional requirements for aerosol generation devices are becoming increasingly diversified. When electronic cigarette products need to achieve multiple functions, multiple corresponding functional components are often required.

[0003] However, the need to set up multiple functional components not only occupies the limited internal or external space of the aerosol generating device, which is not conducive to the lightweight and miniaturized design of the aerosol generating device, but also increases its structural complexity, increases manufacturing costs, and is not conducive to the mass production and cost control of the aerosol generating device. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides an aerosol generating device to improve the problem that existing aerosol generating devices, which have multiple functional components, occupy limited internal or external space and have relatively complex structures.

[0005] This application provides an aerosol generating device, including a housing. The housing has a connected liquid storage chamber and a liquid guiding channel. An atomizer and an electric switch are also located inside the housing. The atomizer has a liquid inlet, and the electric switch is electrically connected to the atomizer. The aerosol generating device further includes a movable component, which can move relative to the housing from a first position to a second position, and vice versa. When the movable component is in the first position, the liquid storage chamber is connected to the liquid inlet through the liquid guiding channel, and the electric switch is in a conductive state. When the movable component is in the second position, a portion of the movable component blocks the liquid guiding channel, isolating the liquid storage chamber from the liquid inlet, and the movable component causes the electric switch to be in a disconnected state.

[0006] In some embodiments, the movable element includes a first part, at least a portion of which is used for insertion into the interior of the fluid channel or for covering an end opening of the fluid channel.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first part includes a first connecting part and a first sealing part; The first sealing part is sleeved on the first connecting part, and the first sealing part is used to slidably cooperate with the inner wall of the liquid guiding channel or to cover the end opening of the liquid guiding channel; Alternatively, the first sealing part is fixedly disposed inside the liquid guiding channel, and the first connecting part is used to slidably engage with the first sealing part.

[0008] In some embodiments, the housing has a first cavity inside, and a portion of the first part is used to slidably engage with the inner wall of the first cavity.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first part includes a partition for dividing the first cavity into a non-communicating communicating cavity and a sliding cavity. When the moving member is in the first position, the liquid storage cavity is connected to the liquid inlet through the liquid guiding channel and the communicating cavity in sequence.

[0010] In some embodiments, the movable element is provided with a limiting groove, and at least a portion of the electrical switch extends into the interior of the limiting groove through the opening of the limiting groove.

[0011] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device is provided with an air inlet channel. When the moving part is in the first position, the external space of the housing is connected to the atomizer through the air inlet channel. When the moving part is in the second position, part of the moving part blocks the air inlet channel, and the external space of the housing is isolated from the atomizer.

[0012] In some embodiments, the air intake channel includes an air intake hole formed in the housing. When the movable member is in the first position, the external space of the housing is connected to the atomizer through the air intake hole. When the movable member is in the second position, part of the movable member blocks the air intake hole, and the external space of the housing is isolated from the atomizer.

[0013] In some embodiments, the air inlet is configured as an elongated hole, having opposing first and second inner walls; the movable member includes a second part, the second part including a second connecting part, the second connecting part being slidably disposed inside the air inlet; when the movable member is in the first position, the second connecting part abuts against the first inner wall; when the movable member is in the second position, the second connecting part abuts against the second inner wall.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second part includes a second sealing part having a connecting hole. When the moving member is in the first position, the connecting hole is opposite to the air inlet, and the air inlet is connected to the atomizer through the connecting hole. When the moving member is in the second position, the connecting hole and the air inlet are staggered, and part of the second sealing part blocks the air inlet.

[0015] In some embodiments, the inner wall of the housing is slidably fitted with the second sealing portion.

[0016] In some embodiments, the air intake channel includes a second cavity disposed inside the housing, the air intake hole is connected to the atomizer in sequence through the connecting hole and the second cavity, and a portion of the second connecting part is used to slidably engage with the inner wall of the second cavity.

[0017] In some embodiments, multiple connecting holes are provided, and the multiple connecting holes are spaced apart along the arrangement direction of the first position and the second position.

[0018] In some embodiments, a microphone is provided inside the housing, and the air intake channel includes a microphone hole corresponding to the microphone. When the movable part is in the first position, the air intake hole is connected to the atomizer through the microphone hole. When the movable part is in the second position, part of the movable part blocks the microphone hole.

[0019] In some embodiments, the movable element includes a third part, at least in part, for insertion into the interior of the microphone hole or for covering the end opening of the microphone hole.

[0020] In some embodiments, the third part includes a third connecting part and a third sealing part; The third sealing part is sleeved on the third connecting part, and the third sealing part is used to slidably engage with the inner wall of the microphone hole or to cover the end opening of the microphone hole; Alternatively, the third sealing part is fixedly disposed inside the microphone hole, and the third connecting part is used to slidably engage with the third sealing part.

[0021] In some embodiments, the microphone is provided with a vent hole that is connected to the microphone hole. When the movable member is in the first position, the vent hole is connected to the air inlet. When the movable member is in the second position, part of the movable member blocks the vent hole, and the vent hole is isolated from the air inlet.

[0022] In some embodiments, the movable part includes a fourth part for inserting into the interior of the vent or for covering the opening of the vent.

[0023] In some embodiments, the fourth part includes a fourth connecting part and a fourth sealing part; The fourth sealing part is sleeved on the fourth connecting part, and the fourth sealing part is used to slidably cooperate with the inner wall of the vent hole or to cover the opening of the vent hole. Alternatively, the fourth sealing part is fixedly disposed inside the vent hole, and the fourth connecting part is used to slidably engage with the fourth sealing part.

[0024] The aerosol generating device provided in this application has the following advantages: The housing contains a connected liquid storage chamber and a liquid guiding channel. The housing also contains an atomizer and an electric switch. The atomizer has a liquid inlet, and the electric switch is electrically connected to the atomizer. The aerosol generating device further includes a movable component that can move relative to the housing from a first position to a second position, and vice versa. When the movable component is in the first position, the liquid storage chamber is connected to the liquid inlet through the liquid guiding channel, and the electric switch is in a conducting state. When the movable component is in the second position, part of the movable component blocks the liquid guiding channel, isolating the liquid storage chamber from the liquid inlet, and the movable component causes the electric switch to be in a disconnected state. Therefore, not only can the connection and isolation between the liquid storage chamber and the liquid inlet be controlled by the movable component, but the electric switch can also be controlled by the movable component to be in a conducting state and a disconnected state, respectively. Thus, multiple control functions can be achieved through the movable component. The movable component occupies less space and has a simpler structure. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an aerosol generating device (moving part located in the first position) in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Top view of the aerosol generating device shown; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the aerosol generating device shown along the MM direction; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle; Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle; Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point C; Figure 7 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the aerosol generating device shown along the NN direction; Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of a section at point D; Figure 9 yes Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of the moving parts in the aerosol generating device shown. Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A structural schematic diagram of the moving component from another perspective; Figure 11 yes Figure 3 A cross-sectional view along the M'-M' direction of another state of the aerosol generating apparatus shown (the moving part is in the second position); Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A magnified view of a section at point E in the middle; Figure 13 yes Figure 11 A magnified view of a section at point F in the middle; Figure 14 yes Figure 11 A magnified view of a section at point G in the middle; Figure 15 yes Figure 7 A cross-sectional view along the N'-N' direction of another state of the aerosol generating apparatus shown (the moving part is in the second position); Figure 16 yes Figure 15 A magnified view of a section at point H.

[0027] The markings in the diagram mean: 100. Aerosol generating device; 10. Shell; 101. Liquid storage chamber; 102. Liquid guiding channel; 103. First chamber; 1031. Connecting chamber; 1032. Sliding chamber; 104. Air inlet; 1041. First inner wall; 1042. Second inner wall; 105. Second chamber; 20. Atomizer; 21. Liquid inlet hole; 30. Circuit board; 301. Electrical switch; 40. Moving parts; 401. Limiting groove; 41. First part; 410. Separating part; 411. First connecting part; 412. First sealing part; 42. Second part; 421. Second connecting part; 4211. Receiving groove; 420. Clearing hole; 422. Second sealing part; 4221. Communicating hole; 43. Third part; 431. Third connecting part; 44. Fourth part; 441. Fourth connecting part; 442. Fourth sealing part; 50. Microphone aperture; 51. Microphone sealing silicone; 52. Vent hole; 60. Suction nozzle. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0029] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0030] 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 one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0031] In this specification, references to "one embodiment," "some embodiments," or simply "embodiment" mean that one or more embodiments of this application include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment. Therefore, the phrases "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in still other embodiments," etc., appearing in different parts of this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but rather mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. Furthermore, in one or more embodiments, specific features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner.

[0032] To illustrate the technical solution of this application, the following description is provided in conjunction with specific accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0033] With the continuous development of aerosol generation technology, users' functional requirements for aerosol generation devices are becoming increasingly diversified. For example, to achieve the function of freely adjusting the air intake, an additional air adjustment slider or air adjustment ring structure is usually required in the aerosol generation device. Furthermore, to achieve start / stop control of the e-cigarette, a separate button device is often provided. Therefore, when e-cigarette products need to perform multiple functions, multiple corresponding functional components are often required.

[0034] However, since multiple corresponding functional components need to be set up, and each functional component includes corresponding control components, this not only occupies the limited internal or external space of the aerosol generating device, which is not conducive to the lightweight and miniaturized design of the aerosol generating device, but also increases its structural complexity, increases manufacturing costs, and is not conducive to the mass production and cost control of the aerosol generating device.

[0035] In view of this, the present application provides an aerosol generating device. The housing contains a connected liquid storage chamber and a liquid guiding channel. The housing also contains an atomizer and an electric switch. The atomizer has a liquid inlet, and the electric switch is electrically connected to the atomizer. The aerosol generating device further includes a movable component that can move relative to the housing from a first position to a second position, and from the second position to the first position. When the movable component is in the first position, the liquid storage chamber is connected to the liquid inlet through the liquid guiding channel, and the electric switch is in a conducting state. When the movable component is in the second position, part of the movable component blocks the liquid guiding channel, isolating the liquid storage chamber from the liquid inlet, and the movable component causes the electric switch to be in a disconnected state. Therefore, not only can the connection and isolation between the liquid storage chamber and the liquid inlet be controlled by the movable component, but the electric switch can also be controlled by the movable component to be in a conducting state and a disconnected state, respectively. Thus, multiple control functions can be achieved through the movable component. The movable component occupies a small space and has a relatively simple structure.

[0036] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an aerosol generating device 100 (moving component 40 located in the first position) in one embodiment of this application. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a top view of the aerosol generating device 100. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The aerosol generating apparatus 100 shown is a cross-sectional view along the MM direction. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle. Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point B. Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point C.

[0037] This application provides an aerosol generating device 100, including a housing 10. The housing 10 has a liquid storage chamber 101 and a liquid guiding channel 102 that are connected to each other. The housing 10 also has an atomizer 20 and an electric switch 301 inside. The atomizer 20 has a liquid inlet 21, and the electric switch 301 is electrically connected to the atomizer 20.

[0038] The liquid storage chamber 101 and the liquid guiding channel 102 can be directly formed into the housing 10. Alternatively, a liquid storage component is provided inside the housing 10, with the liquid storage chamber 101 formed into the liquid storage component and the liquid guiding channel 102 formed into the housing 10.

[0039] The electric switch 301 can be a power supply switch or other switches. The type of electric switch 301 can be a mechanical switch, a pressure switch, or a Hall effect magnetic switch, etc. The circuit board 30 and the battery cell can be installed inside the housing 10. The electric switch 301 is located on the circuit board 30 and is electrically connected to the battery cell and the atomizer 20 through the circuit board 30.

[0040] Please refer to this as well. Figures 11 to 14 , Figure 11 yes Figure 3 A cross-sectional view along the M'-M' direction of another state of the aerosol generating device 100 (the moving part 40 is in the second position). Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A magnified view of a section at point E in the middle. Figure 13 yes Figure 11 A magnified view of a section at point F. Figure 14 yes Figure 11 A magnified view of a section at point G.

[0041] The aerosol generating device 100 also includes a movable member 40, which is movable relative to the housing 10 from a first position to a second position, and the movable member 40 is movable relative to the housing 10 from a second position to a first position.

[0042] The movable part 40 can be slidably connected to the housing 10. The movable part 40 can move from a first position to a second position relative to the housing 10 along a first direction. The movable part 40 can also move from the second position to the first position relative to the housing 10 in a direction opposite to the first direction. The first direction can be the direction indicated by arrow K in the figure. The first direction is the direction from the first position to the second position. The path from the first position to the second position can be a straight path or a curved path.

[0043] When the movable part 40 is in the first position, the liquid storage chamber 101 is connected to the liquid inlet 21 through the liquid guiding channel 102, and the electric switch 301 is in the conducting state.

[0044] The liquid aerosol generation matrix in the liquid storage chamber 101 can flow to the interior of the atomizer 20 through the liquid guiding channel 102 and the liquid inlet 21. The electric switch 301 is electrically connected to the atomizer 20. The electric switch 301 activates the circuit board 30. At this time, the atomizer 20 can be electrically connected to the battery cell through the electric switch 301 and the circuit board 30.

[0045] When the movable part 40 is in the second position, part of the movable part 40 blocks the liquid guiding channel 102, the liquid storage chamber 101 is isolated from the liquid inlet 21, and the movable part 40 causes the electric switch 301 to be in the off state.

[0046] Because part of the moving component 40 blocks the liquid guiding channel 102, the liquid storage chamber 101 is isolated from the liquid inlet 21. The aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 101 cannot flow through the liquid guiding channel 102 and the liquid inlet 21 to the interior of the atomizer 20. Furthermore, the electrical switch 301 is in the off state, preventing the atomizer 20 from being electrically connected via the electrical switch 301 and the circuit board 30. The moving component 40 can directly contact the electrical switch 301 to trigger it, causing the electrical switch 301 to be either in the off or on state.

[0047] When the aerosol generating device 100 provided in the above embodiment is in use, the movable part 40 can be moved to the first position. At this time, the liquid storage chamber 101 is connected to the liquid inlet 21 through the liquid guiding channel 102, the electric switch 301 is in the conducting state, and the aerosol generating device 100 can be used normally.

[0048] When the aerosol generating device 100 is not needed, the movable part 40 can be moved to the second position. At this time, part of the movable part 40 blocks the liquid guiding channel 102, and the liquid storage chamber 101 is isolated from the liquid inlet 21. This can prevent the aerosol generating matrix in the liquid storage chamber 101 from entering the atomizer 20, and the electric switch 301 is in the off state, so the aerosol generating device 100 cannot be used.

[0049] As can be seen from the above, the aerosol generating device 100 provided in this application embodiment has a liquid storage chamber 101 and a liquid guiding channel 102 connected inside the housing 10. The housing 10 also has an atomizer 20 and an electric switch 301 inside. The atomizer 20 has a liquid inlet 21, and the electric switch 301 is electrically connected to the atomizer 20. The aerosol generating device 100 also includes a moving member 40, which can move relative to the housing 10 from a first position to a second position, and from a second position to a first position. When the moving member 40 is in the first position, the liquid storage chamber 101 is connected to the liquid guiding channel 102. When the liquid inlet 21 is connected to the moving part 40, and the electric switch 301 is in the on state, when the moving part 40 is in the second position, part of the moving part 40 blocks the liquid channel 102, and the liquid storage chamber 101 is isolated from the liquid inlet 21. The moving part 40 also makes the electric switch 301 in the off state. Therefore, not only can the connection and isolation between the liquid storage chamber 101 and the liquid inlet 21 be controlled by the moving part 40, but the electric switch 301 can also be controlled by the moving part 40, so that the electric switch 301 is in the on state and the off state respectively. Thus, multiple control functions can be realized by the moving part 40. The moving part 40 occupies a small space and has a relatively simple structure.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 , Figure 9 yes Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of the movable component 40 in the aerosol generating device 100 shown. Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A structural schematic diagram of the movable component 40 from another perspective.

[0051] In some embodiments, the movable member 40 includes a first part 41, at least a portion of which is used to insert into the interior of the liquid channel 102 or to cover the end opening of the liquid channel 102.

[0052] By adopting the above solution, after the moving part 40 moves from the first position to the second position relative to the housing 10, the first part 41 blocks the liquid guiding channel 102, thereby isolating the liquid storage chamber 101 from the liquid inlet 21.

[0053] For example, after the movable member 40 moves from a first position to a second position relative to the housing 10 along a first direction, the first part 41 blocks the liquid guiding channel 102, the axis of the liquid guiding channel 102 is parallel to the first direction, and the first part 41 is used to insert into the interior of the liquid guiding channel 102 along the first direction.

[0054] Optionally, the first part 41 includes a first connecting part 411 and a first sealing part 412.

[0055] As one possible implementation, the first sealing part 412 is sleeved on the first connecting part 411. The first sealing part 412 is used to slidably engage with the inner wall of the liquid guiding channel 102 or to cover the end opening of the liquid guiding channel 102.

[0056] Alternatively, the first sealing part 412 may be fixed inside the liquid channel 102, and the first connecting part 411 may be slidably engaged with the first sealing part 412.

[0057] With this configuration, the liquid channel 102 can be better sealed by the first sealing part 412, thereby isolating the liquid storage chamber 101 from the liquid inlet 21.

[0058] For example, the first sealing part 412 is sleeved on the first connecting part 411, and the first sealing part 412 is used to slidably engage with the inner wall of the liquid guiding channel 102. The material of the first sealing part 412 can be silicone or rubber, etc.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 11 and Figure 12In some of the embodiments, the housing 10 has a first cavity 103 inside, and a portion of the first part 41 is used to slidably engage with the inner wall of the first cavity 103.

[0060] By adopting the above solution, it is possible to ensure that the first part 41 moves more stably when the moving part 40 moves relative to the housing 10 in the first direction or in the opposite direction.

[0061] It is understood that the first connecting part 411 and / or the first sealing part 412 are used to slidably engage with the inner wall of the first cavity 103.

[0062] For example, the first sealing part 412 is used to slidably engage with the inner wall of the first cavity 103.

[0063] Optionally, the first part 41 includes a partition 410, which is used to divide the first cavity 103 into a non-connecting connecting cavity 1031 and a sliding cavity 1032. When the moving member 40 is in the first position, the liquid storage cavity 101 is connected to the liquid inlet 21 in sequence through the liquid guiding channel 102 and the connecting cavity 1031.

[0064] This configuration facilitates the connection between the liquid storage chamber 101 and the liquid inlet 21, and the separation part 410 isolates the connecting chamber 1031 and the sliding chamber 1032, preventing the aerosol generation matrix from flowing into the sliding chamber 1032 and further flowing to the circuit board 30 or the battery cell, thus achieving the function of liquid-cell separation.

[0065] It is understood that the connecting cavity 1031 and the sliding cavity 1032 are arranged sequentially in the first direction. During the movement of the moving member 40 relative to the housing 10, the volume of one of the connecting cavity 1031 and the sliding cavity 1032 increases, while the volume of the other decreases. The partition 410 may be formed in the first connecting portion 411 and / or the first sealing portion 412. Arranged sequentially in the first direction... For example, the partition 410 is formed on the first sealing portion 412.

[0066] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 13 In some embodiments, the movable member 40 is provided with a limiting groove 401, and at least part of the electrical switch 301 extends into the interior of the limiting groove 401 through the opening of the limiting groove 401.

[0067] By adopting the above solution, it is easy to connect the electric switch 301 and the moving part 40 together, and it is possible to ensure that the moving part 40 drives at least part of the electric switch 301 to move during the movement of the moving part 40 relative to the housing 10, so that the electric switch 301 is in the on state and the off state respectively.

[0068] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 13 In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device 100 is provided with an air inlet channel. When the movable part 40 is in the first position, the external space of the housing 10 is connected to the atomizer 20 through the air inlet channel. When the movable part 40 is in the second position, part of the movable part 40 blocks the air inlet channel, and the external space of the housing 10 is isolated from the atomizer 20.

[0069] By adopting the above scheme, the external space of the housing 10 and the atomizer 20 can be connected and isolated by the movable part 40, so that a variety of control functions can be realized by the movable part 40. The movable part 40 occupies a small space and has a relatively simple structure.

[0070] The air intake channel includes an air intake hole 104 formed in the housing 10. When the movable part 40 is in the first position, the external space of the housing 10 is connected to the atomizer 20 through the air intake hole 104. When the movable part 40 is in the second position, part of the movable part 40 blocks the air intake hole 104, and the external space of the housing 10 is isolated from the atomizer 20.

[0071] By adopting the above scheme, the opening and closing of the air inlet 104 can be controlled by the movable part 40 to control the connection and isolation between the external space of the housing 10 and the atomizer 20. Thus, multiple control functions can be realized by the movable part 40. The movable part 40 occupies a small space and has a relatively simple structure.

[0072] It should be noted that when the movable part 40 is in the second position, part of the movable part 40 blocks the air inlet 104, and the external space of the housing 10 is isolated from the atomizer 20, thereby preventing the gas in the external space of the housing 10 from entering the interior of the atomizer 20.

[0073] Optionally, the air inlet 104 is configured as an elongated hole, and the air inlet 104 has a first inner wall 1041 and a second inner wall 1042 facing each other; the moving member 40 includes a second part 42, and the second part 42 includes a second connecting part 421, which is slidably disposed inside the air inlet 104. When the moving member 40 is in the first position, the second connecting part 421 abuts against the first inner wall 1041, and when the moving member 40 is in the second position, the second connecting part 421 abuts against the second inner wall 1042.

[0074] This configuration facilitates the sliding connection between the movable part 40 and the housing 10, and the movable part 40 can be limited by the first inner wall 1041 and the second inner wall 1042 respectively.

[0075] For example, the length direction of the elongated hole is parallel to the first direction.

[0076] Optionally, the second part 42 includes a second sealing part 422, which has a connecting hole 4221. When the moving part 40 is in the first position, the connecting hole 4221 is opposite to the air inlet 104, and the air inlet 104 is connected to the atomizer 20 through the connecting hole 4221. When the moving part 40 is in the second position, the connecting hole 4221 and the air inlet 104 are staggered, and part of the second sealing part 422 blocks the air inlet 104.

[0077] This configuration allows the air inlet 104 to be connected to the atomizer 20 via the connecting hole 4221, and also allows the air inlet 104 to be partially blocked by the second sealing part 422.

[0078] Optionally, the inner wall of the housing 10 is slidably fitted with the second sealing part 422.

[0079] This configuration ensures that the second sealing part 422 moves more stably when the moving part 40 moves relative to the housing 10 in the first direction or in the opposite direction.

[0080] In some embodiments, the air intake channel includes a second cavity 105 disposed inside the housing 10, and the air intake hole 104 is connected to the atomizer 20 in sequence through the connecting hole 4221 and the second cavity 105. A portion of the second connecting part 421 is used to slidably engage with the inner wall of the second cavity 105.

[0081] This configuration allows for greater stability when the moving part 40 moves in the opposite direction to the housing 10.

[0082] It should be noted that the air inlet 104 can limit the second connecting portion 421 in the first direction and in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, thereby limiting the entire moving part 40. The inner wall of the second cavity 105 can also limit the second connecting portion 421. Together with the air inlet 104, they can achieve three-dimensional spatial limitation of the entire moving part 40, so that the moving part 40 can only move relative to the housing 10 in the first direction or in a direction opposite to the first direction. The air inlet 104 can be connected to the atomizer 20 in sequence through the connecting hole 4221, the clearance hole 420, and the second cavity 105.

[0083] Optionally, multiple connecting holes 4221 are provided, and the multiple connecting holes 4221 are spaced apart along the arrangement direction of the first position and the second position.

[0084] With this configuration, during the process of the movable part 40 moving from the first position to the second position, the number of connecting holes 4221 of the atomizer 20 can be adjusted to adjust the amount of gas entering the atomizer 20, thereby adjusting the amount of gas entering the atomizer 20 from the external space of the housing 10 through the air inlet 104 and the connecting holes 4221.

[0085] It should be noted that the second connecting part 421 can be connected to the second sealing part 422. The second connecting part 421 can be provided with a clearance hole 420 corresponding to the connecting hole 4221. The air inlet 104 is connected to the atomizer 20 through the connecting hole 4221 and the clearance hole 420. Multiple clearance holes 420 and connecting holes 4221 can be provided, and they are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The multiple connecting holes 4221 are spaced apart along the first direction. The material of the second sealing part 422 can be silicone or rubber, etc.

[0086] It should also be noted that during the process of the movable part 40 moving from the first position to the second position, the number of the clearance holes 420 and the connecting holes 4221 of the atomizer 20 can be adjusted to adjust the amount of gas entering the atomizer 20. This allows for the adjustment of the amount of gas entering the atomizer 20 from the external space of the housing 10 through the air inlet 104, the connecting hole 4221, and the clearance holes 420. The electric switch 301 is only in the off state when the movable part 40 is in the second position; when the movable part 40 is in other positions, the electric switch 301 is in the on state.

[0087] For example, the second connecting part 421 is provided with a receiving groove 4211, and a portion of the second sealing part 422 is located in the receiving groove 4211, so as to facilitate the positioning of the second connecting part 421 and the second sealing part 422 and improve the connection strength between the two.

[0088] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 6 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 14 In some embodiments, the housing 10 is provided with a microphone inside, and the air intake channel includes a microphone hole 50 corresponding to the microphone. When the movable part 40 is in the first position, the air intake hole 104 is connected to the atomizer 20 through the microphone hole 50. When the movable part 40 is in the second position, part of the movable part 40 blocks the microphone hole 50.

[0089] By adopting the above scheme, the opening and closing of the microphone hole 50 can be controlled by the movable part 40 to control the connection and isolation between the external space of the housing 10 and the atomizer 20. Thus, multiple control functions can be realized by the movable part 40. The movable part 40 occupies a small space and has a relatively simple structure.

[0090] It is understood that the microphone may include a microphone sealing silicone 51, and the microphone hole 50 is formed in the microphone sealing silicone 51.

[0091] It should be noted that the air inlet 104 can be connected to the atomizer 20 sequentially through the connecting hole 4221, the clearance hole 420, the second chamber 105, and the microphone hole 50. When part of the moving part 40 blocks the microphone hole 50, part of the moving part 40 also blocks the air inlet 104, thereby further isolating the external space of the housing 10 from the atomizer 20 and preventing accidental microphone activation. A mouthpiece 60 can also be provided on the upper part of the housing 10.

[0092] The movable part 40 includes a third part 43, at least part of which is used to insert into the interior of the microphone hole 50 or to cover the end opening of the microphone hole 50.

[0093] By adopting the above solution, after the moving part 40 moves from the first position to the second position relative to the housing 10, the third part 43 blocks the microphone hole 50, thereby isolating the external space of the housing 10 from the atomizer 20.

[0094] For example, the axis of the microphone hole 50 is parallel to the first direction, and the third part 43 is used to be inserted into the interior of the microphone hole 50 along the first direction.

[0095] Optionally, the third part 43 includes a third connecting part 431 and a third sealing part.

[0096] As one possible implementation, the third sealing part is fitted onto the third connecting part 431, and the third sealing part is used to slidably engage with the inner wall of the microphone hole 50 or to cover the end opening of the microphone hole 50.

[0097] Alternatively, the third sealing part may be fixed inside the microphone hole 50, and the third connecting part 431 may be slidably engaged with the third sealing part.

[0098] This design allows for better sealing of the microphone hole 50 via the third sealing part, thereby isolating the external space of the housing 10 from the atomizer 20 and preventing accidental activation of the microphone.

[0099] For example, the third connection 431 is used to slidably engage with the microphone sealing silicone 51.

[0100] Please refer to this as well. Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 15 and Figure 16 , Figure 7 yes Figure 2 The aerosol generating apparatus 100 shown is a cross-sectional view along the NN direction. Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of a section at point D. Figure 15 yes Figure 7 A cross-sectional view along the N'-N' direction of another state of the aerosol generating apparatus 100 (the moving part 40 is in the second position). Figure 16 yes Figure 15 A magnified view of a section at point H.

[0101] Optionally, the microphone is provided with a vent 52, which is connected to the microphone hole 50. When the movable part 40 is in the first position, the vent 52 is connected to the air inlet 104. When the movable part 40 is in the second position, part of the movable part 40 blocks the vent 52, and the vent 52 is isolated from the air inlet 104.

[0102] By adopting the above scheme, the external space of the housing 10 and the ventilation hole 52 can be connected and isolated by the movable part 40, so that at least five control functions can be realized by the movable part 40. The movable part 40 occupies a small space and has a relatively simple structure.

[0103] It should be noted that the vent 52 can be connected to the external space of the housing 10 through the second cavity 105, the clearance hole 420, the connecting hole 4221 and the air inlet 104.

[0104] The movable part 40 includes a fourth part 44, which is used to insert into the interior of the vent 52 or to cover the opening of the vent 52.

[0105] By adopting the above solution, after the moving part 40 moves relative to the housing 10 from the first position to the second position, the fourth part 44 blocks the vent hole 52, thereby isolating the external space of the housing 10 from the vent hole 52.

[0106] Optionally, the fourth part 44 includes a fourth connecting part 441 and a fourth sealing part 442.

[0107] As one possible implementation, the fourth sealing part 442 is sleeved on the fourth connecting part 441. The fourth sealing part 442 is used to slidably engage with the inner wall of the vent hole 52 or to cover the opening of the vent hole 52.

[0108] Alternatively, the fourth sealing part 442 may be fixed inside the vent hole 52, and the fourth connecting part 441 may be slidably engaged with the fourth sealing part 442.

[0109] With this configuration, the fourth sealing part 442 can better seal the vent 52, thereby isolating the external space of the housing 10 from the vent 52 and preventing the microphone from being accidentally activated.

[0110] For example, the fourth sealing part 442 is sleeved on the fourth connecting part 441, and the fourth sealing part 442 is used to cover the opening of the vent hole 52. The material of the fourth sealing part 442 can be silicone or rubber, etc.

[0111] The aerosol generating device 100 provided in the above embodiment can realize four functions through the movable part 40: aerosol generating matrix in the atomizer 20, adjusting the air intake size of the air intake hole 104, controlling the air intake of the microphone, and activating the circuit board 30 through the electric switch 301. This reduces the number of functional structure modules and the number of parts that need to be assembled from the source.

[0112] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that, The device includes a housing, inside which are a connected liquid storage chamber and a liquid guiding channel. The housing also contains an atomizer and an electric switch. The atomizer has a liquid inlet, and the electric switch is electrically connected to the atomizer. The aerosol generating device further includes a movable component, which is movable relative to the housing from a first position to a second position, and from the second position to the first position. When the movable component is in the first position, the liquid storage chamber is connected to the liquid inlet through the liquid guiding channel, and the electric switch is in a conductive state. When the movable component is in the second position, a portion of the movable component blocks the liquid guiding channel, isolating the liquid storage chamber from the liquid inlet, and the movable component causes the electric switch to be in a disconnected state. The aerosol generating device is provided with an air intake channel, which includes an air intake hole formed in the housing. When the moving part is in the first position, the external space of the housing is connected to the atomizer through the air intake hole. When the moving part is in the second position, part of the moving part blocks the air intake hole, and the external space of the housing is isolated from the atomizer. The housing is provided with a microphone inside, and the air intake channel includes a microphone hole corresponding to the microphone. When the moving part is in the first position, the air intake hole is connected to the atomizer through the microphone hole. When the moving part is in the second position, part of the moving part blocks the microphone hole. The microphone is provided with a vent hole, which is connected to the microphone hole. When the moving part is in the first position, the vent hole is connected to the air inlet. When the moving part is in the second position, part of the moving part blocks the vent hole, and the vent hole is isolated from the air inlet.

2. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable component includes a first part, at least a portion of which is used to insert into the interior of the liquid guiding channel or to cover the end opening of the liquid guiding channel.

3. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first part includes a first connecting part and a first sealing part; The first sealing part is sleeved on the first connecting part, and the first sealing part is used to slidably cooperate with the inner wall of the liquid guiding channel or to cover the end opening of the liquid guiding channel; Alternatively, the first sealing part is fixedly disposed inside the liquid guiding channel, and the first connecting part is used to slidably cooperate with the first sealing part.

4. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing has a first cavity inside, and part of the first part is used to slidably engage with the inner wall of the first cavity.

5. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first part includes a partition, which is used to divide the first cavity into a non-communicating communicating cavity and a sliding cavity. When the moving member is in the first position, the liquid storage cavity is connected to the liquid inlet through the liquid guiding channel and the communicating cavity in sequence.

6. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable component is provided with a limiting groove, and at least part of the electrical switch extends into the interior of the limiting groove through the opening of the limiting groove.

7. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air inlet is configured as an elongated hole, and the air inlet has a first inner wall and a second inner wall opposite to each other; the moving member includes a second part, the second part including a second connecting part, the second connecting part being slidably disposed inside the air inlet; when the moving member is in the first position, the second connecting part abuts against the first inner wall; when the moving member is in the second position, the second connecting part abuts against the second inner wall.

8. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second part includes a second sealing part, which has a connecting hole. When the moving part is in the first position, the connecting hole is opposite to the air inlet, and the air inlet is connected to the atomizer through the connecting hole. When the moving part is in the second position, the connecting hole and the air inlet are staggered, and part of the second sealing part blocks the air inlet.

9. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The inner wall of the housing is slidably fitted with the second sealing part.

10. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The air intake channel includes a second cavity located inside the housing. The air intake hole is connected to the atomizer in sequence through the connecting hole and the second cavity. A portion of the second connecting part is used to slidably engage with the inner wall of the second cavity.

11. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, Multiple connecting holes are provided, and the multiple connecting holes are spaced apart along the arrangement direction of the first position and the second position.

12. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable part includes a third part, at least a portion of which is used to insert into the interior of the microphone hole or to cover the end opening of the microphone hole.

13. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that, The third part includes a third connecting part and a third sealing part; The third sealing part is sleeved on the third connecting part, and the third sealing part is used to slidably engage with the inner wall of the microphone hole or to cover the end opening of the microphone hole; Alternatively, the third sealing part is fixedly disposed inside the microphone hole, and the third connecting part is used to slidably engage with the third sealing part.

14. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable component includes a fourth part, which is used to insert into the interior of the vent or to cover the opening of the vent.

15. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that, The fourth part includes a fourth connecting part and a fourth sealing part; The fourth sealing part is sleeved on the fourth connecting part, and the fourth sealing part is used to slidably cooperate with the inner wall of the vent hole or to cover the opening of the vent hole. Alternatively, the fourth sealing part is fixedly disposed inside the vent hole, and the fourth connecting part is used to slidably engage with the fourth sealing part.

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