Aerosol-generating device

Abstract

The application relates to an aerosol generating device, comprising: a power supply assembly; a first atomizer comprising a first storage cavity and a first atomizing core; a second atomizer comprising a second storage cavity and a second atomizing core; a switch assembly electrically connected to the power supply assembly and configured to be independently operated by a first operation mode and a second operation mode, and to generate a first operation signal when operated by the first operation mode and a second operation signal when operated by the second operation mode; and a controller configured to control the power supply assembly to provide electric power to the first atomizer and / or the second atomizer, wherein the controller is configured to control the power supply assembly to change the electric power provided to the first atomizer according to the first operation signal and to change the electric power provided to the second atomizer according to the second operation signal.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] An aerosol generating device is a device that includes an atomizer for atomizing liquid formulations to produce aerosols. An exemplary aerosol generating device exists, including an interactive switch, a first atomizer, and a second atomizer. Different atomizers store different liquid formulations, thus enabling different atomizers to produce different aerosols. The interactive switch is operable to select the operating mode of the aerosol generating device. In different operating modes, the power distribution scheme provided to the first and second atomizers differs, thereby allowing the aerosol generating device to provide users with different vaping flavors in different operating modes.

[0003] However, the power obtained by the first atomizer is linked to the power obtained by the second atomizer. In different working modes, the power supplied to the first atomizer and the power supplied to the second atomizer will change simultaneously, thus limiting the user's autonomy in choosing the vaping flavor and failing to meet the user's personalized and differentiated needs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide an aerosol generating device that allows users to have greater autonomy in controlling the inhaled flavor of the aerosol generating device.

[0005] At least some embodiments of this application provide an aerosol generating apparatus, which includes:

[0006] Power supply components;

[0007] The first atomizer includes a first storage chamber for storing a first aerosol generating matrix and a first atomizing core for atomizing the first aerosol generating matrix to generate a first aerosol.

[0008] The second atomizer includes a second storage chamber for storing a second aerosol generating matrix and a second atomizing core for atomizing the second aerosol generating matrix to generate a second aerosol.

[0009] A switching assembly, electrically connected to the power supply assembly, is configured to be independently operable in a first operating mode and a second operating mode, generating a first operating signal when operated in the first operating mode and a second operating signal when operated in the second operating mode; and

[0010] The controller is used to control the power supply assembly to provide electrical power to the first atomizer and / or the second atomizer;

[0011] The controller is configured to control the power supply component to change the electrical power supplied to the first atomizer according to the first operation signal, and to control the power supply component to change the electrical power supplied to the second atomizer according to the second operation signal.

[0012] As an example, the switch assembly is configured to be independently operable by a third operating mode, and when the third operating mode is accepted, the controller controls the aerosol generating device to start.

[0013] As an example, the switching assembly is configured such that, when the third operating mode is received, the controller synchronously controls the power supply assembly to simultaneously provide initial electrical power to both the first atomizer and the second atomizer.

[0014] As an example, the initial electrical power supplied by the power supply assembly to the first atomizer is equal to the initial electrical power supplied to the second atomizer.

[0015] As an example, the switching component is configured such that when the aerosol generating device is in the powered-on state and then receives the third operation mode operation again, the controller controls the aerosol generating device to shut down.

[0016] As an example, the switching component is configured to accept multiple operations of the first operating mode, and the controller is configured to control the power supply component to provide different levels of electrical power to the first atomizer based on the different operations accepted by the switching component; and / or

[0017] The switching assembly is configured to accept multiple operations of the second operating mode, and the controller is configured to control the power supply assembly to provide different levels of electrical power to the second atomizer based on the different operations accepted by the switching assembly.

[0018] As an example, within a cycle, the electrical power supplied by the power supply component to the first atomizer increases or decreases with the increase in the number of operations of the first operating mode accepted by the switching component; and / or

[0019] Within a cycle, the electrical power supplied by the power supply component to the second atomizer increases or decreases as the number of operations of the second operating mode accepted by the switching component increases.

[0020] As an example, the first atomizing core includes a plurality of first heating elements, and the power supply assembly is configured to provide electrical power to only one of the first heating elements when the switching assembly receives at least one operation of the first operating mode, and to provide electrical power to at least two of the first heating elements simultaneously when the switching assembly receives at least another operation of the first operating mode; or

[0021] The second atomizing core includes a plurality of second heating elements, and the power supply assembly is configured to provide electrical power to only one of the second heating elements when the switching assembly is operated at least once in the second operating mode, and to provide electrical power to at least two of the second heating elements simultaneously when the switching assembly is operated at least another time in the second operating mode.

[0022] As an example, the switch assembly includes a base and a movable member movably connected to the base. The base is provided with a first switch element and a second switch element that are independent of each other. The movable member is configured to trigger the first switch element to generate the first operation signal when it receives an operation in the first operation mode, and to trigger the second switch element to generate the second operation signal when it receives an operation in the second operation mode.

[0023] As an example, the active element is configured to move from an initial position to a first position when the first operation mode is received, and to trigger the first switching element at the first position; and to move from the initial position to a second position when the second operation mode is received, and to trigger the second switching element at the second position.

[0024] The switch assembly further includes a first reset member, which is connected to the base and the movable member to provide a force to automatically reset the movable member to the initial position.

[0025] As an example, the movable element is configured to move in the opposite direction when operating in the first mode of operation to move in the opposite direction when operating in the second mode of operation; or

[0026] The movable component is rotatably connected to the base, and the movable component is configured to rotate clockwise when operated in the first operation mode and counterclockwise when operated in the second operation mode.

[0027] As an example, the base is provided with a first baffle and a second baffle. The first reset member includes a main body and a first elastic arm and a second elastic arm disposed at opposite ends of the main body. The main body is connected to the movable member. The first elastic arm elastically abuts against the first baffle, and the second elastic arm elastically abuts against the second baffle. The first elastic arm and the second elastic arm are not collinear.

[0028] As an example, the aerosol generating device further includes a housing for accommodating at least a layout of the first atomizer and / or at least a portion of the second atomizer, the housing having a first stop and a second stop;

[0029] The switch assembly further includes a first operating member disposed through the housing and configured to be operable to drive the movable member to move. The first operating member is stopped by a first stop when the movable member is in the first position and by a second stop when the movable member is in the second position.

[0030] As an example, along the airflow direction, the first atomizer is positioned downstream of the second atomizer, such that the second aerosol is discharged via the first atomizer; or

[0031] The aerosol generating device further includes an air intake port, which is in fluid communication with the first atomizing core and the second atomizing core to export the first aerosol, the second aerosol, or a mixed aerosol containing both.

[0032] As an example, the switch component is configured to not accept both the first operating mode and the second operating mode simultaneously.

[0033] In the aerosol generating device provided in the above embodiments, the switching component can be operated independently by a first operating mode and a second operating mode. When operated by the first operating mode, it generates a first operating signal, and when operated by the second operating mode, it generates a second operating signal. The controller can control the power supply component to change the electrical power supplied to the first atomizer according to the first operating signal, and control the power supply component to change the electrical power supplied to the second atomizer according to the second operating signal. Therefore, by operating the switching component by the first operating mode, the electrical power supplied by the power supply component to the first atomizer can be adjusted independently, and by operating the switching component by the second operating mode, the electrical power supplied by the power supply component to the second atomizer can be adjusted independently. This not only gives users greater autonomy but also allows for the creation of more flavors or textures, satisfying users' personalized and differentiated needs. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an aerosol generating apparatus provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an aerosol generating apparatus provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0037] Figure 3 These are circuit diagrams provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0038] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a switching assembly provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0039] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a base having a first switching element and a second switching element provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0040] Figure 6 This is another cross-sectional view of the switching assembly provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0041] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of a switching assembly provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0042] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an aerosol generating apparatus provided in other embodiments of this application;

[0043] In the picture:

[0044] 100. Aerosol generating device;

[0045] 2. Power supply assembly; 21. Power supply; 22. Circuit board;

[0046] 3. First atomizer; 31. First storage chamber; 32. First atomizing core; 321. First heating element; 33. First air guide tube; 34. First liquid storage element;

[0047] 4. Second atomizer; 41. Second storage chamber; 42. Second atomizing core; 421. Second heating element; 43. Second air guide tube; 44. Second liquid storage element;

[0048] 5. Switch assembly; 51. Base; 511. First baffle; 512. Second baffle; 52. First switch element; 53. Second switch element; 54. Movable component; 541. Sensing component; 55. First reset component; 551. Main body; 552. First spring arm; 553. Second spring arm; 56. Cover; 561 / 561'. First operating component; 5611'. First operating key; 5612'. Second operating key; 562. Accommodating space; 563. Hook part; 564. Through hole; 57. Second operating component; 571. Barb part; 58. Third switch element; 59. Second reset component; 60. Elastic component;

[0049] 6. Housing; 61. First stop; 62. Second stop; 7. Nozzle; 71. Intake port; 8. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0050] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0051] The terms "first," "second," and "third" used in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number or order of the indicated technical features. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship or movement of the components in a specific orientation (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific orientation changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0052] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least some of the embodiments of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0053] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be intervening elements. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or there may be one or more intervening elements. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementations.

[0054] Please refer to Figures 1-3 This application provides an embodiment of an aerosol generating device 100, which includes a controller 8, a power supply assembly 2, a first atomizer 2, and a second atomizer 3. The first atomizer 2 includes a first storage chamber 31 for storing a first aerosol generating matrix and a first atomizing core 32 in flow communication with the first storage chamber 31. Under the control of the controller 8, the power supply assembly 2 provides electrical power to the first atomizing core 32 to atomize the first aerosol generating matrix and generate the first aerosol. The second atomizer 4 includes a second storage chamber 41 for storing a second aerosol generating matrix and a second atomizing core 42 in flow communication with the second storage chamber 41. Under the control of the controller 8, the power supply assembly 2 provides electrical power to the second atomizing core 42 to atomize the second aerosol generating matrix and generate the second aerosol.

[0055] In some embodiments, the power supply assembly 2 includes a power supply 21, which can be any suitable battery, such as a lithium battery, a rechargeable battery, or a disposable battery. In some embodiments, the power supply assembly 2 also includes a circuit board 22 electrically connected to the power supply 21. At least one controller 8 is disposed on the circuit board 22. The controller 8 is used to control the electrical power output of the power supply 21, for example, controlling the power supply 21 to provide power to the first atomizer 3 and the second atomizer 4. Of course, the controller 8 can also control other operations of the aerosol generating device 100, such as controlling the charging of the power supply 21, thereby performing charging management and charging protection of the power supply 21.

[0056] The controller 8 is configured to control the power supply component 2 to independently provide electrical power to the first atomizer 3 and the second atomizer 4, thereby allowing the power supply component 2 to independently adjust the electrical power provided to the first atomizer 3 and the power supply component 2 to independently adjust the electrical power provided to the second atomizer 4, so that the first atomizer 3 and the second atomizer 4 can work independently.

[0057] In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating matrix includes nicotine. Nicotine may include nicotine or nicotine salts. Nicotine has a neurostimulatory effect and is used to provide the user with the pleasure of inhalation. The first aerosol generated by the first aerosol-generating matrix contains nicotine.

[0058] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating matrix includes flavorings used to stimulate the user's sense of smell to provide aroma or to stimulate the user's sense of taste to adjust flavor.

[0059] Flavoring agents may include cooling agents. Cooling agents make the aerosol refreshing and cool, which helps to enhance the throat-soothing effect. Cooling agents include, but are not limited to, at least one of: N,2,3-trimethyl-2-isopropylbutyramide (WS-23), menthol, peppermint oil, and N-ethyl-p-menthyl-3-carboxamide (WS-3).

[0060] Flavoring agents may include sweeteners. Sweeteners enhance the sweetness of the aerosol, improving its flavor. Sweeteners include, but are not limited to, N-[N-(3,3-dimethylbutyl)]-L-α-aspartic-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester (also known as neotame). Sweeteners may also include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: sucralose, steviol glycosides, neotame, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, glycyrrhizin, sodium saccharin, cyclamate, and monk fruit extract.

[0061] Flavoring agents may include tobacco extracts. The main components of tobacco extracts include tobacco cellulose, tobacco leaf protein, and other substances with tobacco aroma, but do not include nicotine or similar substances. Tobacco extracts can enhance the similarity between the smoke and traditional cigarette smoke, giving the aerosol a traditional cigarette flavor.

[0062] Flavoring agents may include flavorings. Flavorings can reduce the irritation caused by tobacco extracts. For example, flavorings may include at least one of 2-acetylpyrazine, ethyl maltol, and methyl dihydrojasmonate. Flavorings may also include throat-soothing ingredients. Throat-soothing ingredients include, but are not limited to, at least one of eugenol, clove leaf oil, clove bud oil, Peruvian balsam oil, fenugreek tincture, star anise oil, vanilla bean tincture, tea polyphenols, lemon oil, and propylene glycol.

[0063] In some embodiments, the first aerosol generating matrix includes only one of nicotine and a flavoring agent. For example, the first aerosol generating matrix includes nicotine but does not include a flavoring agent. In some embodiments, the first aerosol generating matrix includes nicotine and at least one flavoring agent. For example, the first aerosol generating matrix includes nicotine and a cooling agent, or for example, the first aerosol generating matrix includes nicotine, a sweetener, and a flavoring.

[0064] In some embodiments, the second aerosol generating matrix comprises only one of nicotine and a flavoring agent. In some embodiments, the second aerosol generating matrix comprises nicotine and at least one flavoring agent.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first aerosol and the second aerosol have different aromas or flavors. Based on this, the first aerosol generating matrix and the second aerosol generating matrix may include different aerosol generating matrices. As an example, the first aerosol generating matrix and the second aerosol generating matrix may contain completely different aerosol generating matrices; for example, the first aerosol generating matrix may include nicotine but not flavoring agents, and the second aerosol generating matrix may include flavoring agents but not nicotine. As an example, the first aerosol generating matrix and the second aerosol generating matrix may contain partially the same and partially different aerosol generating matrices; for example, the first aerosol generating matrix may include nicotine and sweeteners, and the second aerosol generating matrix may include nicotine and cooling agents.

[0066] In some embodiments, the first aerosol generating matrix may include a first liquid matrix that is liquid at room temperature. Based on this, the first atomizing core 32 may include a first liquid-absorbing element and a first heating element 321, with the first heating element 321 disposed on the first liquid-absorbing element. The first liquid-absorbing element may be a porous body, used to guide the first liquid matrix into the atomization range of the first heating element 321. The first heating element 321 is used to heat and atomize the first liquid matrix, thereby generating the first aerosol. The porous body may be a fiber, such as cotton fiber, polypropylene fiber, polyester fiber, or nylon fiber. The porous body may also be porous ceramic or porous metal; this application does not limit the structure and composition of the porous body.

[0067] Furthermore, you can refer to Figure 3 The first atomizing core 32 includes a plurality of first heating elements 321, and the controller 8 is configured to control the power supply assembly 2 to independently provide electrical power to the plurality of first heating elements 321. Thus, the controller 8 can control the power supply 21 to provide electrical power to only one of the first heating elements 321, and the controller 8 can control the power supply 21 to provide electrical power to at least two first heating elements 321 simultaneously. The different first heating elements 321 may have the same resistance value. Alternatively, at least two first heating elements 321 may have different resistance values. Preferably, all the first heating elements 321 have the same structural features.

[0068] Furthermore, multiple first heating elements 321 are disposed on the same first liquid-absorbing element, thereby atomizing the first liquid matrix on the same first liquid-absorbing element. Preferably, the multiple first heating elements 321 are disposed on the first liquid-absorbing element without overlapping each other, or the multiple first heating elements 321 are arranged sequentially along the airflow direction to increase the total contact area between the multiple first heating elements 321 and the first liquid matrix.

[0069] Alternatively, the first atomizing core 32 may also include a plurality of first liquid-absorbing elements, with the plurality of first heating elements 321 respectively arranged on different plurality of first liquid-absorbing elements. Preferably, the plurality of first liquid-absorbing elements are arranged without overlapping each other, or the plurality of first liquid-absorbing elements are arranged sequentially along the airflow direction.

[0070] In other embodiments, the first atomizing core 32 may include a first ultrasonic element capable of generating ultrasonic waves, which enables the first atomizing core 32 to atomize the first liquid matrix into a first aerosol. Of course, the first atomizing core 32 may also include other elements capable of atomizing the first liquid matrix into an aerosol.

[0071] In some embodiments, the second aerosol generating matrix may include a second liquid matrix that is liquid at room temperature. Based on this, the second atomizing core 42 may include a second liquid-absorbing element and a second heating element 421, the second heating element 421 being disposed on the second liquid-absorbing element. The second liquid-absorbing element may be a porous body for guiding the second liquid matrix into the atomization range of the second heating element 421. The second heating element 421 is used to heat and atomize the second liquid matrix, thereby generating the second aerosol.

[0072] Furthermore, you can refer to Figure 3 The second atomizing core 42 includes multiple second heating elements 421, and the controller 8 is configured to control the power supply assembly 2 to independently provide electrical power to the multiple second heating elements 421. Thus, the controller 8 can control the power supply 21 to provide electrical power to only one of the second heating elements 421, and the controller 8 can control the power supply 21 to provide electrical power to at least two second heating elements 421 simultaneously. Different second heating elements 421 may have the same resistance value. Alternatively, at least two second heating elements 421 may have different resistance values. Preferably, all second heating elements 421 have the same structural features.

[0073] Furthermore, multiple second heating elements 421 are disposed on the same second liquid-absorbing element, thereby atomizing the second liquid matrix on the same second liquid-absorbing element 421. Preferably, the multiple second heating elements 421 are disposed on the second liquid-absorbing element without overlapping each other, or the multiple second heating elements 421 are arranged sequentially along the airflow direction, thereby increasing the total contact area between the multiple second heating elements 421 and the second liquid matrix.

[0074] Of course, it is possible that the second atomizing core 42 may also include multiple second liquid-absorbing elements, with multiple second heating elements 421 respectively arranged on different multiple second liquid-absorbing elements. Preferably, the multiple second liquid-absorbing elements are arranged without overlapping each other, or the multiple second liquid-absorbing elements are arranged sequentially along the airflow direction.

[0075] In other embodiments, the second atomizing core 42 may include a second ultrasonic element capable of generating ultrasonic waves, which enables the second atomizing core 42 to atomize the second liquid matrix into a second aerosol. Of course, the second atomizing core 42 may also include other elements capable of atomizing the second liquid matrix into an aerosol.

[0076] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 2 The first atomizer 3 also includes a first air guide tube 33, which is in fluid communication with the first atomizing core 32 and can deliver the first aerosol out of the first atomizer 3.

[0077] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 2 At least a portion of the first atomizing core 32 is disposed in the first air guide tube 33. In other embodiments (not shown), the first atomizer further includes a first compartment in which the first atomizing core is disposed. The first compartment is connected to a first storage chamber via a liquid channel, allowing the first aerosol generating matrix in the first storage chamber to be transferred to the first atomizing core. The first compartment is in fluid communication with the first air guide tube, allowing the first aerosol formed in the first compartment to be discharged through the first air guide tube.

[0078] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 2 The first atomizer 3 further includes a first liquid storage element 34, which has a large number of pores and is capable of adsorbing a large amount of the first liquid matrix. The first liquid storage element is disposed in the first storage cavity 31, and at least a portion of the first liquid matrix stored in the first storage cavity 31 is retained in the first liquid storage element 34, thereby preventing the first liquid matrix from leaking out of the first storage cavity 31. The liquid storage element includes, but is not limited to, one of the following materials: cotton fiber, polypropylene fiber, polyester fiber, nylon fiber, porous ceramic material, polymer fiber, or various combinations of the above materials.

[0079] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 2 The second atomizer 4 also includes a second air guide tube 43, which is in fluid communication with the second atomizing core 42 and can deliver the second aerosol out of the second atomizer 4.

[0080] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 2 The second atomizing core 42 is at least partially disposed in the second air guide tube 43. In other embodiments (not shown), the second atomizer further includes a second compartment in which the second atomizing core is disposed. The second compartment is connected to the second storage chamber via a liquid channel, allowing the second aerosol generating matrix in the second storage chamber to be transferred to the second atomizing core. The second compartment is in fluid communication with the second air guide tube, allowing the second aerosol formed in the second compartment to be discharged through the second air guide tube.

[0081] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 2 The second atomizer 4 also includes a second liquid storage element 44, which has a large number of pores and is capable of adsorbing a large amount of the second liquid matrix. The second liquid storage element 44 is disposed in the second storage cavity 41, and at least a portion of the second liquid matrix stored in the second storage cavity 41 is retained in the second liquid storage element 44, thereby preventing the second liquid matrix from leaking out of the second storage cavity 41.

[0082] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 2 The aerosol generating device 100 also includes a housing 6, in which at least a portion of the first atomizer 3 and / or at least a portion of the second atomizer 4 are housed.

[0083] As an example, the first atomizer 3 and the second atomizer 4 are connected to form a single unit, at least partially assembled within the housing 6. Preferably, this unit is configured to be removable from the housing 6 for replacement.

[0084] As an example, at least partially removably disposed in the housing 6, the first atomizer 3 is replaceable.

[0085] As an example, at least partially removably disposed in the housing 6, the second atomizer 4 is replaceable.

[0086] As an example, you can refer to Figure 2 The power supply 21 is disposed in the housing 6. Furthermore, in the transverse direction, at least a portion of the power supply 21 is disposed between the second atomizer 4 and the housing 6; in the longitudinal direction, the power supply 21 and the second atomizer 4 are located on the same side of the first atomizer 3.

[0087] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The aerosol generating device 100 also includes a nozzle 7 with an air intake 71. At least a portion of the nozzle 7 can be held in the lips by a user, and the air intake 71 is positioned facing the user's mouth when the user holds the nozzle 7. The user draws in the aerosol generated by the aerosol generating device 100 by sucking on the nozzle 7.

[0088] Furthermore, the air intake 71 is in fluid communication with the first atomizing core 32 and the second atomizing core 42 to deliver the first aerosol, the second aerosol, or a mixed aerosol containing both.

[0089] In one example, the nozzle 7 is connected to the housing 6, or the nozzle 7 is integrally formed with the housing 6. Along the airflow direction, the inlet 71 is located downstream of the first atomizer 3 and the second atomizer 4. The first atomizer 3 and the second atomizer 4 are in the same airflow level, so that at least part of the first aerosol can flow to the inlet 71 without passing through the second atomizer 4, and at least part of the second aerosol can also flow to the inlet 71 without passing through the first atomizer 3.

[0090] In one example, along the airflow direction, the first atomizer 3 is positioned downstream of the second atomizer 4, such that the second aerosol must be discharged through the first atomizer 3 and then flow to the inlet 71.

[0091] In some embodiments, not shown, the first atomizer includes a mouthpiece and is disposed downstream of the second atomizer along the airflow direction.

[0092] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1 The aerosol generating device 100 further includes a switching assembly 5 electrically connected to the power supply assembly 2 to control the power output of the power supply assembly 2. The switching assembly 5 is configured to be independently operable in a first operating mode and a second operating mode, and generates a first operating signal when operated in the first operating mode and a second operating signal when operated in the second operating mode. A controller 8 controls the power supply assembly 2 to provide power to the first atomizer 3 and / or the second atomizer 4, and the controller 8 is configured to control the power supply assembly 2 to change the power supplied to the first atomizer 3 according to the first operating signal, and to control the power supply assembly 2 to change the power supplied to the second atomizer 4 according to the second operating signal.

[0093] Therefore, when the switch assembly 5 is operated only in the first operating mode (either the first or second operating mode), it can change only the power supplied by the power supply assembly 2 to the first atomizer 3, without changing the power supplied by the power supply assembly 2 to the second atomizer 4. Conversely, when the switch assembly 5 is operated only in the second operating mode (either the first or second operating mode), it can change only the power supplied by the power supply assembly 2 to the second atomizer 4, without changing the power supplied by the power supply assembly 2 to the first atomizer 3.

[0094] Therefore, the power supplied by the power supply component 2 to the first atomizer 3 can be individually adjusted by accepting the first operation mode operation of the switch component 5, and the power supplied by the power supply component 2 to the second atomizer 4 can be individually adjusted by accepting the second operation mode operation of the switch component 5. This not only gives users greater autonomy, but also allows for the creation of more flavors or textures to meet users' personalized and differentiated needs.

[0095] In some embodiments, the switch assembly 5 is configured to accept multiple operations of the first operating mode, and the controller 8 is configured to control the power supply assembly 2 to provide different levels of electrical power to the first atomizer 3 according to the different operations of the first operating mode accepted by the switch assembly 5, so that the power supply assembly 2 can change the electrical power provided to the first atomizer 3 multiple times.

[0096] Furthermore, during X consecutive operations of the first operation mode received by the switch assembly 5, the power supply assembly 2 provides different electrical power to the first atomizer 3 when receiving different operations of the first operation mode, where X is an integer greater than 1. Thus, the switch assembly 5 can set the electrical power of the first atomizer 3 to meet the current demand by receiving one or more operations of the first operation mode.

[0097] Furthermore, the controller 8 is configured to control the power supply component 2 to periodically provide electrical power to the first atomizer 3 based on multiple operations of the switch component 5 accepting the first operation mode. For example: after the aerosol generating device 100 is turned on, the power supply component 2 provides initial electrical power to the first atomizer 3. After the switch component 5 accepts the first operation mode operation for the first time, the power supply component 2 provides first electrical power to the first atomizer 3. After the switch component 5 accepts the first operation mode operation for the second time, the power supply component 2 provides second electrical power to the first atomizer 3, and so on. After the switch component 5 accepts the first operation mode operation for the Xth time, the power supply component 2 provides the first atomizer 3 with the Xth electrical power. Then, after the switch component 5 accepts the first operation mode operation for the X+1th time, the power supply component 2 again provides initial electrical power to the first atomizer 3. If the switch assembly 5 continues to accept the first operation mode, as the number of times the first operation mode is accepted increases, the power supply assembly 2 will sequentially provide the first atomizer 3 with the first power, the second power, ... the Xth power, the initial power, ... the Xth power, ... and so on, in a cycle.

[0098] Preferably, in one cycle of the power supply provided by the power supply component 2 to the first atomizer 3, the power supply provided by the power supply component 2 to the first atomizer 3 increases or decreases as the number of times the switch component 5 accepts the first operation mode increases, so that the user can clearly understand the expected effect of each operation.

[0099] In some embodiments, the switch assembly 5 is configured to accept multiple operations of the second operating mode, and the controller 8 is configured to control the power supply assembly 2 to provide different levels of electrical power to the second atomizer 4 according to the different operations of the second operating mode accepted by the switch assembly 5, so that the power supply assembly 2 can change the electrical power provided to the second atomizer 4 multiple times.

[0100] Furthermore, during Y consecutive operations of the second operation mode received by the switching assembly 5, the power supply assembly 2 provides different electrical power to the second atomizer 4 when receiving different operations of the second operation mode, where Y is an integer greater than 1. Thus, the switching assembly 5 can set the electrical power of the second atomizer 4 to meet the current demand by receiving one or more operations of the second operation mode.

[0101] Furthermore, the controller 8 is configured to control the power supply component 2 to periodically provide electrical power to the second atomizer 4 based on multiple operations of the switch component 5 accepting the second operating mode. For example: after the aerosol generating device 100 is turned on, the power supply component 2 provides initial electrical power to the second atomizer 4. After the switch component 5 accepts the second operating mode for the first time, the power supply component 2 provides first electrical power to the second atomizer 4. After the switch component 5 accepts the second operating mode for the second time, the power supply component 2 provides second electrical power to the second atomizer 4, and so on. After the switch component 5 accepts the second operating mode for the Yth time, the power supply component 2 provides the second atomizer 4 with the Yth electrical power. Then, after the switch component 5 accepts the second operating mode for the Y+1th time, the power supply component 2 again provides initial electrical power to the second atomizer 4. If the switch assembly 5 continues to accept the second operation mode, as the number of times the switch assembly 5 accepts the second operation mode increases, the power supply assembly 2 will sequentially provide the second atomizer 4 with the first power, the second power, ... the Yth power, the initial power, ... the Yth power, ... and so on, in a cycle.

[0102] Preferably, during one cycle of the power supply provided by the power supply component 2 to the second atomizer 4, the power supply provided by the power supply component 2 to the second atomizer 4 increases or decreases as the number of times the switch component 5 accepts the second operation mode increases, so that the user can clearly understand the expected effect of each operation.

[0103] In some embodiments, X = Y, but not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the initial electrical power provided by the power supply component 2 to the first atomizer 3 is equal to the initial electrical power provided by the power supply component 2 to the second atomizer 3, but not limited thereto.

[0104] In some embodiments, the first atomizing core 32 includes a plurality of first heating elements 321. The power supply assembly 2 is configured to provide electrical power to A of the plurality of first heating elements 321 when the switch assembly 5 is operated in the first operating mode at least once, and to simultaneously provide electrical power to B of the plurality of first heating elements 321 when the switch assembly 5 is operated in the first operating mode at least another time, wherein A and B are both integers greater than 0, and A < B. For example, after the aerosol generating device 100 is turned on, after the switch assembly 5 is operated in the first operating mode for the first time, the power supply assembly 2 provides electrical power to only one of the first heating elements 321 in the first atomizer 3; after the switch assembly 5 is operated in the first operating mode for the second time, the power supply assembly 2 simultaneously provides electrical power to at least two of the first heating elements 321 in the first atomizer 3. The power supply assembly 2 can provide the same electrical power to each of the plurality of first heating elements 321 participating in heating.

[0105] In some embodiments, the first atomizer 3 is configured to have a first basic mode and a first advanced mode: the power supply component 2 provides to the first atomizer 3 in the first basic mode is less than the power supply provided to the first atomizer 3 in the first advanced mode.

[0106] Furthermore, the first atomizing core 32 includes a plurality of first heating elements 321. In the first basic mode, the power supply assembly 2 provides electrical power to A of the first heating elements 321 in the first atomizer 3; in the first advanced mode, the power supply assembly 2 simultaneously provides electrical power to B of the first heating elements 321 in the first atomizer 3, where A and B are both integers greater than 0, and A < B. The controller 8 is configured to control the first atomizer 3 to switch between the first basic mode and the first advanced mode when the switch assembly 5 is operated by the first operation mode. The first atomizer 3 can be periodically switched between the first basic mode and the first advanced mode by making the switch assembly 5 accept the first operation mode multiple times.

[0107] For example, in the first basic mode, the power supply component 2 provides electrical power to one of the first heating elements 321 in the first atomizer 3. In the first advanced mode, the power supply component 2 provides electrical power to at least two of the first heating elements 321 in the first atomizer 3 simultaneously. After the aerosol generating device 100 is powered on, the controller 8 defaults to controlling the first atomizer 3 in the first basic mode. After the switch component 5 receives the first operation mode operation for the first time, the controller 8 controls the first atomizer 3 to switch to the first advanced mode. After the switch component 5 continues to receive the first operation mode operation, the controller 8 controls the first atomizer 3 to return to the first basic mode.

[0108] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the first atomizer 3 may also have a first higher-order mode, a first higher-order mode, and so on. In different modes of the first atomizer 3, the power supply component 2 provides different electrical power to the first atomizer 3. For example, in different modes of the first atomizer 3, the power supply component 2 provides electrical power to different numbers of first heating elements 321.

[0109] In some embodiments, the second atomizing core 42 includes a plurality of second heating elements 421. The power supply assembly 2 is configured to provide electrical power to C of the plurality of second heating elements 421 when the switch assembly 5 is operated in the second operating mode at least once, and to simultaneously provide electrical power to D of the plurality of second heating elements 421 when the switch assembly 5 is operated in the second operating mode at least another time, wherein C and D are both integers greater than 0, and C < D. For example, after the aerosol generating device 100 is turned on, after the switch assembly 5 is operated in the second operating mode for the first time, the power supply assembly 2 provides electrical power to only one of the second heating elements 421 in the second atomizer 4; after the switch assembly 5 is operated in the second operating mode for the second time, the power supply assembly 2 simultaneously provides electrical power to at least two of the second heating elements 421 in the second atomizer 4. The power supply assembly 2 can provide the same electrical power to each of the plurality of second heating elements 421 participating in heating.

[0110] In some embodiments, the second atomizer 4 is configured to have a second basic mode and a second advanced mode: the power supply component 2 provides to the second atomizer 4 in the second basic mode is less than the power supply provided to the second atomizer 4 in the second advanced mode.

[0111] Furthermore, the second atomizing core 42 includes multiple second heating elements 421. In the second basic mode, the power supply assembly 2 provides electrical power to C second heating elements 421 in the second atomizer 4; in the second advanced mode, the power supply assembly 2 simultaneously provides electrical power to D second heating elements 421 in the second atomizer 4, where C and D are both integers greater than 0, and C < D. The controller 8 is configured to control the second atomizer 4 to switch between the second basic mode and the second advanced mode when the switch assembly 5 accepts the second operation mode. The second atomizer 4 can be periodically switched between the second basic mode and the second advanced mode by repeatedly accepting the second operation mode on the switch assembly 5.

[0112] For example, in the second basic mode, the power supply component 2 provides electrical power to one of the second heating elements 421 in the second atomizer 4. In the second advanced mode, the power supply component 2 provides electrical power to at least two of the second heating elements 421 in the second atomizer 4 simultaneously. After the aerosol generating device 100 is turned on, the controller 8 defaults to controlling the second atomizer 4 in the second basic mode. After the switch component 5 receives the second operation mode operation for the second time, the controller 8 controls the second atomizer 4 to switch to the second advanced mode. After the switch component 5 continues to receive the second operation mode operation, the controller 8 controls the second atomizer 4 to return to the first basic mode.

[0113] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the second atomizer 4 may also have a second higher-order mode, a second higher-order mode, and so on. In different modes of the second atomizer 4, the power supply component 2 provides different electrical power to the second atomizer 4. For example, in different modes of the second atomizer 4, the power supply component 2 provides electrical power to different numbers of second heating elements 421.

[0114] In some embodiments, the initial power supplied by the power supply component 2 to the first atomizer 3 is 0W. In some embodiments, the initial power supplied by the power supply component 2 to the first atomizer 3 is greater than 0W. In some embodiments, the initial power supplied by the power supply component 2 to the second atomizer 4 is 0W. In some embodiments, the initial power supplied by the power supply component 2 to the second atomizer 4 is greater than 0W. In some embodiments, the switch component 5 can accept alternating operation of the first operating mode and the second operating mode.

[0115] In some embodiments, the switch assembly 5 is configured to accept both a first operating mode and a second operating mode simultaneously, thereby simultaneously changing the electrical power supplied by the power supply assembly 2 to the first atomizer 3 and the second atomizer 4.

[0116] In some embodiments, the switch assembly 5 is configured to prevent simultaneous operation of the first and second operating modes, so that at most one of the first and second operating modes can be operated at any given time. This prevents the power supply assembly 2 from simultaneously changing the electrical power supplied to the first atomizer 3 and the second atomizer 4.

[0117] In some embodiments, the switch assembly 5 includes a base 51, on which a first switch element 52 and a second switch element 53 are disposed independently. When the switch assembly 5 is operated in a first operation mode, the first switch element 52 is triggered, thereby generating a first operation signal; when the switch assembly 5 is operated in a second operation mode, the second switch element 53 is triggered, thereby generating a second operation signal.

[0118] As an example, the first switching element 52 is electrically connected to the controller 8. When the first switching element 52 is triggered, the electrical parameters of the connection terminal of the first switching element 52 and the controller 8 or the electrical parameters of the line where the first switching element 52 is located may change, or other electrical parameters may change, thereby generating a first operation signal. After the controller 8 obtains the first operation signal, it controls the power supply 21 to change to the electrical power provided by the first atomizer 3.

[0119] Furthermore, while acquiring the first operation signal, the controller 8 can also count the number of times the first operation signal is generated, so as to control the power supply 21 to periodically provide electrical power to the first atomizer 3 according to the number of times the switching component 5 accepts the first operation mode. Even further, when the aerosol generating device 100 is turned off, the number of times the first operation signal is generated counted by the controller 8 can be reset to zero. Alternatively, after the power supply 21 completes one cycle of power supply to the first atomizer 3, the number of times the first operation signal is generated counted by the controller 8 can be reset to zero, and the number of times the first operation signal is generated can be recounted in the next cycle when the power supply 21 supplies power to the first atomizer 3.

[0120] As an example, the second switching element 53 is electrically connected to the controller 8. When the second switching element 53 is triggered, the electrical parameters of the connection terminal of the second switching element 53 and the controller 8 or the electrical parameters of the line where the second switching element 53 is located may change, or other electrical parameters may change, thereby generating a second operation signal. After the controller 8 obtains the second operation signal, it controls the power supply 21 to change to the electrical power provided by the second atomizer 4.

[0121] Furthermore, while acquiring the second operation signal, the controller 8 can also count the number of times the second operation signal is generated, so as to control the power supply 21 to periodically provide electrical power to the second atomizer 4 according to the number of times the switching component 5 accepts the second operation mode. Even further, when the aerosol generating device 100 is turned off, the number of times the second operation signal is generated counted by the controller 8 can be reset to zero. Alternatively, after the power supply 21 completes one cycle of power supply to the second atomizer 4, the number of times the second operation signal is generated counted by the controller 8 can be reset to zero, and the number of times the second operation signal is generated can be recounted in the next cycle when the power supply 21 supplies power to the second atomizer 4.

[0122] In some embodiments, the switch assembly 5 further includes a movable member 54 movably connected to the base 51. The movable member 54 is configured to trigger a first switch element 52 to generate a first operation signal when the switch assembly 5 accepts a first operation mode operation, and to trigger a second switch element 52 to generate a second operation signal when the switch assembly 5 accepts a second operation mode operation.

[0123] When the switch assembly 5 is operated in the first operation mode and when the switch assembly 5 is operated in the second operation mode, the movable member 54 has different movement directions or different shape changes, so that when the switch assembly 5 is operated in the first operation mode, the movable member 54 triggers the first switch element 52, and when the switch assembly 5 is operated in the second operation mode, the movable member 54 triggers the second switch element 53.

[0124] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 4 and 5 The first switching element 52 includes an inductive switch, and the movable member 54 is provided with a sensing element 541 that can be sensed by the inductive switch. For example, when the inductive switch includes a magnetic inductive switch, the sensing element 541 includes a magnetic element capable of generating a magnetic field, and the magnetic element may include a magnet. By moving the movable member 54, the sensing element 541 is moved closer to or away from the inductive switch included in the first switching element 52, thereby triggering the first switching element 52. Furthermore, the second switching element 53 also includes an inductive switch, thereby triggering the second switching element 53 when the sensing element 541 moves closer to or away from the inductive switch included in the second switching element 53. The inductive switch includes, but is not limited to, infrared inductive switches, microwave inductive switches, ultrasonic inductive switches, piezoelectric inductive switches, electromagnetic inductive switches, capacitive inductive switches, etc. The first switching element 52 and the second switching element 53 may include the same inductive switch or different inductive switches.

[0125] It should be noted that the movable part 54 may be provided with only one sensing element 541, and the first switching element 52 and the second switching element 53 may be triggered by the same sensing element 541; or the movable part 54 may be provided with two sensing elements 541, and the first switching element 52 and the second switching element 53 may be triggered by different sensing elements 541.

[0126] In some embodiments, the first switching element 52 includes a contact switch, which is triggered by physical contact. A trigger portion (not shown) is provided on the movable member 54. Moving the movable member 54 allows the trigger portion to move closer to or away from the contact switch included in the first switching element 52, thereby triggering the first switching element 52. Furthermore, the second switching element 53 also includes a contact switch, so moving the movable member 54 allows the trigger portion to move closer to or away from the contact switch included in the second switching element 53, thereby triggering the second switching element 53. The contact switch includes, but is not limited to, microswitches, tactile switches, toggle switches, push-button switches, and key switches.

[0127] It should be noted that the movable part 54 may be provided with only one triggering part, and the first switching element 52 and the second switching element 53 may be triggered by the same triggering part; or the movable part 54 may be provided with two triggering parts, and the first switching element 52 and the second switching element 53 may be triggered by different triggering parts.

[0128] In some embodiments, the movable member 54 is configured to move from an initial position to a first position when the switch assembly 5 accepts a first operation mode operation, and trigger a first switch element 52 at the first position; and to move from the initial position to a second position when the switch assembly 5 accepts a second operation mode operation, and trigger a second switch element 53 at the second position; the switch assembly 5 further includes a first reset member 55, which is connected to the base 51 and the movable member 54 to provide a force to automatically reset the movable member to the initial position.

[0129] After the switch assembly 5 receives the first operation mode operation, causing the movable member 54 to trigger the first switch element 52 to generate the first operation signal at the first position, the movable member 54 can automatically reset to the initial position under the action of the first reset member 55. This allows the switch assembly 5 to receive the first operation mode operation again and generate the first operation signal again. The reset action of the first reset member 55 allows the switch assembly 5 to repeatedly receive the first operation mode operation multiple times.

[0130] Similarly, after the switch assembly 5 accepts the second operation mode operation, causing the movable member 54 to trigger the second switch element 53 to generate a second operation signal at the second position, the movable member 54 can automatically reset to the initial position under the action of the first reset member 55, so that the switch assembly 5 can accept the second operation mode operation again and generate the second operation signal again. Under the reset action of the first reset member 55, the switch assembly 5 can repeatedly accept the second operation mode operation multiple times.

[0131] The first position is different from the second position, therefore the direction in which the movable member 54 moves from the initial position to the first position is different from the direction in which it moves from the initial position to the second position. Furthermore, the movable member 55 cannot move from the initial position to both the first and second positions simultaneously, thus the switch assembly 5 cannot simultaneously accept both the first and second operating modes.

[0132] In some embodiments, the movable member 54 is configured to move in the opposite direction when the switch assembly 5 is operated in the first mode of operation to move in the opposite direction when the switch assembly 5 is operated in the second mode of operation.

[0133] For example, the movement trajectory of the movable member 54 between the initial position and the first position is a straight line, and the movable member 54 is configured to be able to move in a straight line along the first direction when the switch assembly 5 is operated by the first operation mode; the movement trajectory of the movable member 54 between the initial position and the second position is a straight line, and the movable member 54 is configured to be able to move in a straight line along the second direction when the switch assembly 5 is operated by the second operation mode; the first direction and the second direction can be collinear and opposite in direction.

[0134] Alternatively, for example, the movable member 54 is rotatably connected to the base 51, and the movable member 54 is configured to rotate clockwise when the switch assembly 5 is operated in a first mode, thereby rotating from the initial position to the first position, and to rotate counterclockwise when the switch assembly 5 is operated in a second mode, thereby rotating from the initial position to the second position.

[0135] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 6 The base 51 is provided with a first baffle 511 and a second baffle 512. The first reset member 55 includes a main body 551 and a first spring arm 552 and a second spring arm 553 disposed at opposite ends of the main body 551. The main body 551 is connected to the movable member 54, so that the main body 551 can move synchronously with the movable member 54. The first spring arm 552 elastically abuts against the first baffle 511, and the second spring arm 553 elastically abuts against the second baffle 512. The first spring arm 551 and the second spring arm 552 are not collinear.

[0136] Therefore, when the movable member 54 moves from the initial position to the first position, the first reset member 55 undergoes elastic deformation, causing a change in the angle between the main body 551 and the first spring arm 552, and / or a change in the shape of the first spring arm 552. When the movable member 54 moves from the initial position to the second position, the first reset member 55 undergoes elastic deformation, causing a change in the angle between the main body 551 and the second spring arm 553, and / or a change in the shape of the second spring arm 553.

[0137] Therefore, the first reset member 55 not only enables the movable member 54 to automatically reset to its initial position, but also provides a damped feel when driving the movable member 54 to move from the initial position to the first position or to the second position. Moreover, when the movable member 54 is rotatably connected to the base 51, the first reset member 55 can also prevent the movable member 54 from rotating 360°.

[0138] Furthermore, the first reset member 55 includes a torsion spring, the main body 551 includes a helical body of the torsion spring, and the first spring arm 552 and the second spring arm 553 extend from opposite ends of the helical body, respectively.

[0139] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1The housing 6 has a first stop portion 61 and a second stop portion 62. The switch assembly 5 also includes a first operating member 561, which is disposed through the housing 6 and is configured to be operable to drive the movable member 54 to move. The first operating member 561 is stopped by the first stop portion 61 when the movable member 54 is in a first position and is stopped by the second stop portion 62 when the movable member 54 is in a second position.

[0140] When the movable member 54 is rotatably connected to the base 51, when the first operating part 561 drives the movable member 54 to rotate clockwise, the first stop part 61 can block the first operating part 561 when the movable member 54 rotates to the first position, so that the movable member 54 cannot continue to rotate clockwise, thereby preventing the movable member 54 from rotating clockwise from the first position to the second position. Similarly, when the first operating part 561 drives the movable member 54 to rotate counterclockwise, the second stop part 62 can block the first operating part 561 when the movable member rotates to the second position, so that the movable member 54 cannot continue to rotate counterclockwise, thereby preventing the movable member 54 from rotating counterclockwise from the second position to the first position.

[0141] Preferably, the maximum rotation angle of the first operating member 561 between the first stop portion 61 and the second stop portion 62 is less than or equal to 180°; further, the maximum rotation angle of the first operating member 561 between the first stop portion 61 and the second stop portion 62 is less than or equal to 90°.

[0142] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1 and Figure 7 The switch assembly 5 also includes a second operating member 57 and a cover 56 for at least partially blocking the movable member 54. The cover 56 includes a first operating part 561. The second operating member 57 is disposed through the cover 56 and is configured to be operable to drive the movable member 54 to move, thereby turning the aerosol generating device 100 on or off.

[0143] In some embodiments, the switch assembly 5 is configured to be independently operable by a third operating mode, and when the switch assembly 5 is operated by the third operating mode, the controller 8 controls the aerosol generating device 100 to start.

[0144] The switch assembly 5 can be operated in a first operating mode or a second operating mode by acting on the first operating member 561, and the switch assembly 5 can be operated in a third operating mode different from the first and second operating modes by acting on the second operating member 57.

[0145] The difference between the switch assembly 5 accepting the third operating mode and accepting the first or second operating mode includes the difference in the operating components.

[0146] Alternatively, the difference between the switch assembly 5 accepting the third operating mode and accepting the first or second operating mode includes the different movement direction of the moving part 54.

[0147] For example, the direction in which the second operating member 57 drives the movable member 54 is perpendicular to the direction in which the first operating member 561 drives the movable member 54. When the movable member 54 is rotatably connected to the base 51, the second operating member 57 can drive the movable member 54 to move along the central axis of the movable member 54, while the first operating member 561 can drive the movable member 54 to rotate around the central axis of the movable member 54.

[0148] In some embodiments, the controller 8 is configured to, when the switching assembly 5 is operated in a third operating mode, simultaneously turn on the aerosol generating device 100 and simultaneously control the power supply assembly 2 to provide initial electrical power to the first atomizer 3 and the second atomizer 4.

[0149] As an example, the initial electrical power provided by the power supply component 2 to the first atomizer 3 is different from the initial electrical power provided to the second atomizer 4.

[0150] As an example, the initial electrical power provided by the power supply component 2 to the first atomizer 3 is equal to the initial electrical power provided to the second atomizer 4.

[0151] As an example, the switch assembly 5 is configured such that when the aerosol generating device 100 is in the powered-on state, the controller 8 controls the aerosol generating device 100 to shut down when it is operated in the third mode again.

[0152] Based on this, the switch assembly 5 may include a third switch element 58. When the movable member 54 is driven to move by the second operating member 57, the movable member 54 can approach or contact the third switch element 58, thereby triggering the third switch element 58. The switch assembly 5 may also include a second reset member 59, which is used to automatically reset the movable member 54 after the switch assembly 5 is operated by the third operating mode, so that the movable member 54 can trigger the third switch element 58 again. Thus, when the switch assembly 5 is operated by the third operating mode twice consecutively, the aerosol generating device 100 can change from a power-off state to a power-on state and then back to a power-off state.

[0153] In such Figure 7 In the illustrated embodiment, the cover 56 is rotatably disposed on the housing 6, and the housing 6 is configured to support the cover 56 outward along the central axis of the movable member 54 to prevent the cover 56 from translating on the central axis of the movable member 54, so that the cover 56 can only rotate relative to the housing 6.

[0154] The second operating member 57 is movably connected to the cover 56, so that the second operating member 57 can translate relative to the cover 56 on the central axis of the movable member 54, and trigger the third switching element 58 when moving towards the inside of the housing 6.

[0155] Furthermore, a receiving space 562 is provided on the outer end of the cover 56, and at least partially of the second operating member 57 is received in the receiving space 562.

[0156] In some embodiments, the second operating member 57 is inseparably connected to the cover member 56. Specifically, the cover member 56 is provided with a hook portion 563, and the second operating member 57 is provided with a barb portion 571. The barb portion 571 and the hook portion 563 interfere with each other to prevent the second operating member 57 from detaching from the cover member 56 along the central axis of the movable member 54.

[0157] In some embodiments, the second operating member 57 is configured to prevent the movable member 54 from moving from the initial position to the first position and the second position. For example, when the movable member 54 is rotatably connected to the base 51, the second operating member 57 is configured to be non-rotatably connected to the cover 56 to prevent the movable member 54 from being driven to rotate by the second operating member 57.

[0158] In some embodiments, the switch assembly 5 further includes an elastic member 60 disposed between the cover 56 and the second operating member 57. The elastic member 60 acts on the second operating member 57, so that after the switch assembly 5 is operated by the third operating mode through the second operating member 57, the second operating member 57 can automatically reset. Preferably, the elastic member 60 is made of silicone.

[0159] In some embodiments, the cover 56 is further provided with a through hole 564 through which the second operating member 57 and / or the movable member 54 pass to connect with each other.

[0160] In some embodiments provided in this application, the switch assembly 5 further includes a first operating element 561', which is configured to be operable to generate a first operating signal and / or a second operating signal. Further, see [reference needed]. Figure 8 The first operating element 561' includes a first operating key 5611' and a second operating key 5612' that can be operated independently.

[0161] The first operation key 5611' is configured to be operable, thereby causing the switch assembly 5 to generate a first operation signal; the second operation key 5612' is configured to be operable, thereby causing the switch assembly 5 to generate a second operation signal.

[0162] Alternatively, the first operation mode includes operating the first operation key 5611', and the second operation mode includes operating the second operation key 5612'. Thus, in some embodiments, the difference between the first and second operation modes includes the different components receiving the operation. Furthermore, the operation action of operating the first operation key 5611' to generate the first operation signal is the same as the operation action of operating the second operation key 5612' to generate the second operation signal. For example, the first operation mode can be completed by pressing or touching the first operation key 5611', and the second operation mode can be completed by pressing or touching the second operation key 5612'. Or, for example, the first operation mode can be completed by driving the first operation key 5611' to slide or rotate, and the second operation mode can be completed by driving the second operation key 5612' to slide or rotate.

[0163] Of course, in other embodiments, the operation of operating the first operation key 5611' to generate the first operation signal is different from the operation of operating the second operation key 5612' to generate the second operation signal. For example, the first operation mode can be completed by pressing or touching the first operation key 5611', but the second operation mode can be completed by driving the second operation key 5612' to slide or rotate.

[0164] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 8 The first operation key 5611′ is configured to automatically reset after operation, so that the first operation key 5611′ can be operated multiple times, and thus multiple first operation modes can be completed by operating the first operation key 5611′ multiple times.

[0165] For example, the first operation key 5611' includes a first button, which is pressed to complete a first operation. The first button automatically resets after being pressed, so that the user can press the first button again to complete the first operation again.

[0166] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 8 The second operation key 5612′ is configured to automatically reset after operation, so that the second operation key 5612′ can be operated multiple times, and thus multiple second operation modes can be completed by operating the second operation key 5612′ multiple times.

[0167] For example, the second operation key 5612' includes a second button, which is pressed to complete a second operation. The second button automatically resets after being pressed, allowing the user to press it again to complete the second operation.

[0168] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 8The first operation key 5611′ and the second operation key 5612′ are set to have different shapes, patterns, colors or marks, so as to facilitate the distinction between the first operation key 5611′ and the second operation key 5612′.

[0169] It should be noted that the preferred embodiments of this application are given in the specification and accompanying drawings, but are not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that, include: Power supply components; The first atomizer includes a first storage chamber for storing a first aerosol generating matrix and a first atomizing core for atomizing the first aerosol generating matrix to generate a first aerosol. The second atomizer includes a second storage chamber for storing a second aerosol generating matrix and a second atomizing core for atomizing the second aerosol generating matrix to generate a second aerosol. A switching assembly electrically connected to the power supply assembly, the switching assembly being configured to be independently operable by a first operating mode and a second operating mode, and generating a first operating signal when operated by the first operating mode, and generating a second operating signal when operated by the second operating mode; and The controller is used to control the power supply assembly to provide electrical power to the first atomizer and / or the second atomizer; The controller is configured to control the power supply component to change the electrical power supplied to the first atomizer according to the first operation signal, and to control the power supply component to change the electrical power supplied to the second atomizer according to the second operation signal.

2. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switch assembly is configured to be independently operable by a third operating mode, and when the third operating mode is received, the controller controls the aerosol generating device to start.

3. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The switching assembly is configured such that, when the third operating mode is received, the controller synchronously controls the power supply assembly to simultaneously provide initial electrical power to both the first atomizer and the second atomizer.

4. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The initial electrical power supplied by the power supply component to the first atomizer is equal to the initial electrical power supplied to the second atomizer.

5. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The switching component is configured such that when the aerosol generating device is in the powered-on state and then receives the third operation mode operation again, the controller controls the aerosol generating device to shut down.

6. The aerosol generating apparatus according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The switching assembly is configured to accept multiple operations of the first operation mode, and the controller is configured to control the power supply assembly to provide different levels of electrical power to the first atomizer according to the different operations accepted by the switching assembly. and / or The switching assembly is configured to accept multiple operations of the second operating mode, and the controller is configured to control the power supply assembly to provide different levels of electrical power to the second atomizer based on the different operations accepted by the switching assembly.

7. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, Within one cycle, the electrical power supplied by the power supply component to the first atomizer increases or decreases as the number of operations of the first operating mode accepted by the switching component increases; and / or Within a cycle, the electrical power supplied by the power supply component to the second atomizer increases or decreases as the number of operations of the second operating mode accepted by the switching component increases.

8. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first atomizing core includes a plurality of first heating elements, and the power supply assembly is configured to provide electrical power to only one of the first heating elements when the switching assembly receives at least one operation of the first operating mode, and to simultaneously provide electrical power to at least two of the first heating elements when the switching assembly receives at least another operation of the first operating mode; or The second atomizing core includes a plurality of second heating elements, and the power supply assembly is configured to provide electrical power to only one of the second heating elements when the switching assembly is operated at least once in the second operating mode, and to provide electrical power to at least two of the second heating elements simultaneously when the switching assembly is operated at least another time in the second operating mode.

9. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switch assembly includes a base and a movable member movably connected to the base. The base is provided with a first switch element and a second switch element that are independent of each other. The movable member is configured to trigger the first switch element to generate the first operation signal when it receives an operation in the first operation mode, and to trigger the second switch element to generate the second operation signal when it receives an operation in the second operation mode.

10. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that, The movable element is configured to move from an initial position to a first position when the first operation mode is received, and to trigger the first switching element at the first position; and to move from an initial position to a second position when the second operation mode is received, and to trigger the second switching element at the second position. The switch assembly further includes a first reset member, which is connected to the base and the movable member to provide a force to automatically reset the movable member to the initial position.

11. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The movable component is configured such that its direction of movement when subjected to the first operation mode is opposite to its direction of movement when subjected to the second operation mode; or The movable component is rotatably connected to the base, and the movable component is configured to rotate clockwise when operated in the first operation mode and counterclockwise when operated in the second operation mode.

12. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The base is provided with a first baffle and a second baffle. The first reset member includes a main body and a first elastic arm and a second elastic arm disposed at opposite ends of the main body. The main body is connected to the movable member. The first elastic arm elastically abuts against the first baffle, and the second elastic arm elastically abuts against the second baffle. The first elastic arm and the second elastic arm are not collinear.

13. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The aerosol generating device further includes a housing for accommodating at least a layout of the first atomizer and / or at least a portion of the second atomizer, the housing having a first stop and a second stop; The switch assembly further includes a first operating member disposed through the housing and configured to be operable to drive the movable member to move. The first operating member is stopped by a first stop when the movable member is in the first position and by a second stop when the movable member is in the second position.

14. The aerosol generating apparatus according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized in that, Along the airflow direction, the first atomizer is positioned downstream of the second atomizer, so that the second aerosol is discharged through the first atomizer; or The aerosol generating device further includes an air intake port, which is in fluid communication with the first atomizing core and the second atomizing core to export the first aerosol, the second aerosol, or a mixed aerosol containing both.

15. The aerosol generating apparatus according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized in that, The switch assembly is configured to not accept both the first operation mode and the second operation mode simultaneously.

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