Aerosol-generating device

Abstract

The present application relates to an aerosol-generating device comprising: an atomizing module comprising an atomizing core for vaporizing an aerosol-generating substrate to produce an aerosol; the storage module is internally provided with a first storage cavity used for storing an aerosol generating matrix, and the storage module is detachably connected with the atomization module so as to provide or supplement the aerosol generating matrix for the atomization core; the connecting piece is arranged between the atomization module and the storage module and is configured to be operated by a user so as to rotate between a first position and a second position relative to the storage module and / or the atomization module, and when the connecting piece is located at the second position, the connecting piece provides locking between the atomization module and the storage module so as to prevent the atomization module and the storage module from being separated; when the connecting piece is located at the first position, the connecting piece relieves locking between the storage module and the atomization module so that the storage module and the atomization module can be separated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of aerosol generation, and in particular to an aerosol generating device. Background Art

[0002] An aerosol generating device is a device that can atomize a liquid preparation to form an aerosol. However, in some exemplary prior arts, there is an aerosol generating device, including a nebulizer, a spare oil storage tank and a power supply assembly, the spare oil storage tank is connected to the nebulizer through a liquid path to supply or replenish the nebulizer with a liquid matrix, and the power supply assembly is connected to the nebulizer with a circuit to provide the nebulizer with electricity for atomizing the liquid matrix through the circuit. Magnetic parts are provided on the spare oil storage tank and the nebulizer, and the spare oil storage tank and the nebulizer are connected detachably by the magnetic attraction between the magnetic field parts in the two, so that the spare oil storage tank can be replaced after the liquid matrix in the spare oil storage tank is exhausted, so that the nebulizer can be used repeatedly.

[0003] However, providing magnetic components in the spare oil storage tank will increase the cost of the spare oil storage tank. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide an aerosol generating device capable of reducing the cost of a storage module.

[0005] At least one embodiment of the present application provides an aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device comprising:

[0006] An atomization module, comprising an atomization core for vaporizing an aerosol-generating substrate to generate an aerosol;

[0007] A storage module having a first storage chamber for storing an aerosol-generating substrate therein, wherein the storage module is detachably connected to the atomization module so as to provide or replenish the aerosol-generating substrate for the atomization core; and

[0008] A connecting member is arranged between the atomization module and the storage module, and is configured to provide a user with an operation so as to rotate relative to the storage module and / or the atomization module between a first position and a second position; when the connecting member is in the second position, the connecting member provides a lock between the atomization module and the storage module to prevent the two from being separated; when the connecting member is in the first position, the connecting member releases the lock between the storage module and the atomization module so that the two can be separated.

[0009] As an example, the atomization module and the storage module are detachably connected to two opposite sides of the connecting member.

[0010] As an example, one of the connecting member and the reserve module includes a first slide groove, and the other includes a first locking portion that can slide along the first slide groove, and the first slide groove has a first portion extending in a circumferential direction;

[0011] The connecting member is configured to rotate between the first position and the second position relative to the reserve module when the first locking portion slides along the first part, and the first locking portion interferes with the groove wall of the first part in the longitudinal direction to provide locking.

[0012] As an example, the first slide groove further includes a second portion communicating with the first portion and extending in the longitudinal direction;

[0013] The first locking portion is configured to slide along the second portion and disengage from the first sliding groove when the connecting member is located at the first position;

[0014] Wherein, the width of the first locking portion is greater than the width of the second portion.

[0015] As an example, the reserve module further includes a first shell, and the first storage cavity is arranged inside the first shell;

[0016] The first slide groove is hidden in the wall of the first shell.

[0017] As an example, one of the connecting member and the atomizing module includes a second slide groove, and the other includes a second locking portion that can slide along the second slide groove, and the second slide groove has a third portion extending in the circumferential direction;

[0018] The connecting member is configured to rotate between the first position and the second position relative to the atomization module during the sliding of the second locking portion along the third portion, and to provide locking by longitudinal interference between the second locking portion and the groove wall of the third portion.

[0019] As an example, the second slide groove further includes a fourth portion communicating with the third portion and extending in the longitudinal direction;

[0020] The second locking portion is configured to slide along the fourth portion and disengage from the second sliding groove when the connecting member is located at the first position;

[0021] Wherein, the width of the second locking portion is greater than the width of the fourth portion.

[0022] As an example, the atomization module further includes an interference portion, and the interference portion is in interference fit with the storage module to prevent the storage module and the atomization module from rotating relative to each other.

[0023] As an example, the storage module also includes a sealing assembly for sealing the first storage chamber, and the interference portion includes a liquid conducting column, which is at least partially removably embedded in the sealing assembly, and the liquid conducting column has a liquid conducting channel for transferring the aerosol generating matrix in the first storage chamber to the atomization core.

[0024] As an example, the port of the liquid-conducting channel includes a liquid-conducting hole opened on the wall of the liquid-conducting column, the storage module is configured to be movable longitudinally relative to the atomization module, and when the depth of the liquid-conducting column embedded in the storage module in the longitudinal direction reaches a preset depth, the liquid-conducting hole is connected to the first storage cavity;

[0025] Wherein, the liquid conducting channel is configured to maintain communication with the first storage chamber when the connection rotates between the first position and the second position.

[0026] As an example, the liquid guiding column has a tapered end portion, and the tapered end portion is used to puncture a portion of the sealing assembly.

[0027] As an example, the reserve module further includes a first shell, and the first storage cavity is arranged inside the first shell;

[0028] The atomization module further includes a second shell, and the atomization core is arranged inside the second shell;

[0029] The connecting member connects the first shell and the second shell, and the connecting member includes an operating portion, which is exposed outside the first shell and the second shell for user operation.

[0030] As an example, the atomization module further includes a locking ring for lockingly connecting with the connecting member, and the locking ring is fixed to the inner side of the second shell so as to be shielded by the second shell;

[0031] Wherein, the locking ring supports the connecting piece and the wall thickness of the locking ring is greater than the wall thickness of the second shell.

[0032] As an example, an air inlet is provided on the first shell, and the storage module further comprises a first air duct arranged on the inner side of the first shell and connected to the air inlet, and a sealing component sealing the first storage cavity;

[0033] The atomization module further comprises a second air guide pipe connected to the atomization core and a retaining member having an open opening, and one end of the second air guide pipe is fixed to the retaining member;

[0034] The sealing component forms an annular sealing abutment between the outside of the open port and the retaining member, and the end of the first air duct is inserted into the sealing component in an interference fit manner and is in air-conducting communication with the second air duct through the sealing component.

[0035] As an example, the aerosol generating device further includes a power module, which is electrically connected to the atomization core to provide power to the atomization core.

[0036] The aerosol generating device provided in the above embodiment includes an atomizing module, a storage module and a connector for connecting the atomizing module and the storage module, the atomizing module includes an atomizing core for vaporizing an aerosol generating substrate to generate an aerosol, the storage module includes a first storage chamber for storing the aerosol generating substrate, the storage module is detachably connected to the atomizing module, so as to provide or replenish the aerosol generating substrate for the atomizing core, the connector is arranged between the atomizing module and the storage module, and is configured to provide a user with an operation so as to rotate between a first position and a second position relative to the storage module, and when the connector is in the second position, the connector provides a lock between the atomizing module and the storage module to prevent the two from being separated; when the connector is in the first position, the connector releases the lock between the storage module and the atomizing module so that the two can be separated, so that the storage module can be removed from the atomizing module and the storage module connected to the atomizing module can be replaced. Based on this, the atomizing module can be separated from the storage module by operating the connector when the storage module needs to be removed, so that after the old storage module is removed, the connector can be reused and continue to connect a new storage module. Therefore, after the reserve module is removed, the connector does not need to be discarded together with the reserve module, but can be reused, which can reduce the manufacturing cost of the reserve module and reduce waste. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for the specific embodiments or the prior art description. 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 according to the actual scale.

[0038] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of an aerosol generating device provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0039] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional exploded view of a provided aerosol generating device;

[0040] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of an aerosol generating device provided in some embodiments of the present application when the connecting member is located in a second position;

[0041] Figure 4 is an exploded schematic diagram of an aerosol generating device provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0042] Figure 5 is an exploded schematic diagram of a storage module provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0043] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the connection between the storage module and the connecting member provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0044] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a first housing provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0045] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of a first housing provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0046] In the figure:

[0047] 1. storage module; 11. first storage chamber; 12. first fiber liquid-absorbing element; 13. first shell; 131. air inlet; 14. sealing assembly; 141. flexible member; 142. supporting member; 143. receiving hole; 144. sealing film; 15. first slide groove; 151. first part; 152. second part; 16. first air duct;

[0048] 2. Connecting member; 21. First locking portion; 22. Second locking portion; 23. Operating portion;

[0049] 3. Atomization module; 31. Atomization core; 32. Second shell; 33. Second fiber liquid absorption element; 34. Liquid guide column; 341. Liquid guide hole; 35. Retaining member; 351. Support surface; 36. Locking ring; 37. Second air guide tube; 38. Second slide groove; 381. Third part; 382. Fourth part; 4. Power module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0051] The terms "first", "second", "third" in the present application are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity or order of the indicated technical features. In the present application embodiment, all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back ...) are only used to explain the relative position relationship or movement between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings), and if the specific posture changes, the directional indication also changes accordingly. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, the process, method, system, product or equipment comprising a series of steps or units is not limited to the steps or units listed, but optionally also includes steps or units that are not listed, or optionally also includes other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products or equipment.

[0052] Reference to "embodiments" herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the phrase in various locations in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0053] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be one or more central elements therebetween. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be the only implementation method.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 3 Some embodiments of the present application provide an aerosol generating device, which includes an atomizing module 3, a storage module 1 and a connector 2, wherein the connector 2 is used to connect the atomizing module 3 and the storage module 1. The atomizing module 3 includes an atomizing core 31 for vaporizing an aerosol generating substrate to generate an aerosol, and the storage module 1 has a first storage chamber 11 for storing an aerosol generating substrate. When the atomizing module 3 is in liquid communication with the storage module 1, the aerosol generating substrate stored in the first storage chamber 11 can provide or supplement the aerosol generating substrate for the atomizing core 31. The storage module 1 is detachably connected to the atomizing module 3, so that the storage module 1 can be replaced after the aerosol generating substrate stored in the storage module 1 is exhausted, so that the atomizing core 31 in the atomizing module 3 can be supplemented with the aerosol generating substrate in the new storage module 1.

[0055] Wherein, aerosol generation matrix can comprise the liquid containing tobacco material that contains volatile tobacco flavor component, can also be the liquid that comprises non-tobacco material.Aerosol generation matrix can comprise water, liquid medicine, solvent, ethanol, plant extract, spices, flavoring agent or vitamin mixture etc., and spices can comprise betel nut extract, menthol, European mint, green mint oil, various fruity fragrance components etc., but is not limited to this.Flavoring agent can comprise the composition that can provide various fragrance or local flavor to the user.Vitamin mixture can be the mixture that is mixed with at least one in vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C and vitamin E, but is not limited to this.Based on the different attributes of aerosol generation matrix, aerosol generating device can be used for different fields, such as, medical treatment, electronic aerosol atomization etc.

[0056] The storage module 1 may further include a first fiber liquid-absorbent element 12, which is disposed in the first storage chamber 11, and the aerosol-generating substrate is adsorbed on the first fiber liquid-absorbent element 12, so that the aerosol-generating substrate is stored in the first storage chamber 11 through the first fiber liquid-absorbent element 12. The first fiber liquid-absorbent element 12 is disposed to store the aerosol-generating substrate in the first storage chamber 11, which helps prevent the aerosol-generating substrate from leaking out of the first storage chamber 11. It should be noted that the first fiber liquid-absorbent element 12 is optional and not mandatory.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 3 and Figure 5 The storage module 1 may further include a first shell 13 and a sealing assembly 14. The first storage chamber 11 is arranged on the inner side of the first shell 13. The inner side wall of the first shell 13 may define at least a portion of the boundary of the first storage chamber 11. One end of the first shell 13 is a loading end. The aerosol generating matrix may be injected into the first storage chamber 11 from the loading end, or the first fiber liquid-absorbing element 12 may be loaded into the first shell 13 from the loading end. The sealing assembly 14 is used to seal the first storage chamber 11 to prevent the aerosol generating matrix from leaking out of the first storage chamber 11.

[0058] In such Figure 1-Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the sealing component 14 is arranged at the loading end and is sealingly connected to the first shell 13. In order to increase the tight fit between the sealing component 14 and the inner side wall of the first shell 13, the sealing component 14 includes a flexible member 141 and a support member 142 whose hardness is greater than that of the flexible member 141. The flexible member 141 is made of a flexible material and has elasticity. For example, the flexible member 141 can be made of silicone. The support member 142 can be an injection molded part, for example, an injection molded part formed by injection molding of a PEEK material. At least a portion of the flexible member 141 is arranged between the first shell 13 and the support member 142, and is clamped by the first shell 13 and the support member 142. Among them, the support member 142 can be snap-connected with the first shell 13.

[0059] When the storage module 1 is connected to the connecting piece 2 , the first housing 13 may be in direct contact with the connecting piece 2 .

[0060] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1-Figure 4 The atomization module 3 includes a second shell 32 , and the atomization core 31 is arranged on the inner side of the second shell 32 . When the atomization module 3 is connected to the connecting member 2 , the second shell 32 can be in direct contact with the connecting member 2 .

[0061] In such Figures 1 to 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the atomization module 3 has a second storage chamber for storing an aerosol generating substrate. The aerosol generating substrate stored in the first storage chamber 11 and the aerosol generating substrate stored in the second storage chamber can be aerosol generating substrates of the same composition or aerosol generating substrates of the same flavor, or can be aerosol generating substrates of different compositions or aerosol generating substrates of different flavors. The second storage chamber is in liquid-conducting communication with the atomization core 31, and the aerosol generating substrate stored in the second storage chamber can flow to the atomization core 31, thereby being atomized by the atomization core 31 to generate an aerosol.

[0062] The atomization module 3 may further include a second fiber liquid-absorbing element 33, which is disposed in the second storage cavity. The aerosol-generating substrate is adsorbed on the second fiber liquid-absorbing element 33, and is stored in the second storage cavity through the second fiber liquid-absorbing element 33. The second fiber liquid-absorbing element 33 is disposed to store the aerosol-generating substrate in the second storage cavity, which helps prevent the aerosol-generating substrate from leaking out of the second storage cavity. The first fiber liquid-absorbing element 12 may be made of the same material as the second fiber liquid-absorbing element 33. It should be noted that the second storage cavity and the second fiber liquid-absorbing element 33 are optional and not mandatory.

[0063] In some embodiments, the connector 2 is disposed between the atomization module 3 and the reserve module 1, and the connector 2 can be operated so that the connector 2 can rotate between a first position and a second position relative to the reserve module 1. When the connector 2 is in the second position, the connector 2 provides a lock between the atomization module 3 and the reserve module 1 to prevent the atomization module 3 from being separated from the reserve module 1. At this time, the liquid conduction channel between the first storage chamber 11 and the atomization core 31 can be conducted, and the reserve module 1 can provide the aerosol generation substrate supply or replenishment for the atomization core 31. When the connector 2 is in the first position, the connector 2 releases the lock between the reserve module 1 and the atomization module 3 so that the reserve module 1 and the atomization module 3 can be separated, so that the reserve module 1 can be removed from the atomization module 3, and after the reserve module 1 is removed from the atomization module 3, the connector 2 can be retained to connect a new reserve module 1 to the atomization module 3.

[0064] For example, see Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 8 One of the connecting member 2 and the reserve module 1 includes a first slide groove 15, and the other includes a first locking portion 21 that can slide along the first slide groove 15. The first slide groove 15 has a first portion 151 extending along the circumferential direction, so that when the first locking portion 21 slides along the first portion 151, the connecting member 2 can rotate between the first position and the second position relative to the reserve module 1, and the first locking portion 21 can interfere with the groove wall of the first portion 151 in the longitudinal direction to provide locking, so as to prevent the reserve module 1 from detaching from the connecting member 2 in the longitudinal direction.

[0065] Furthermore, the first slide groove 15 further includes a second portion 152 that is connected to the first portion 151 and extends in the longitudinal direction. After the first locking portion 21 slides from the second position to the first position along the first portion 151, it can slide along the second portion 152 to disengage from the first slide groove 15. During the sliding process of the first locking portion 21 along the second portion 152, the connecting member 2 may not be able to rotate relative to the reserve module 1. After the first locking portion 21 is disengaged from the first slide groove 15, the connecting member 2 may continue to be connected to the reserve module 1, and then the reserve module 1 continues to slide relative to the connecting member 2 for a distance before separating from the connecting member 2. Of course, after the first locking portion 21 is separated from the first slide groove 15, the reserve module 1 can immediately separate from the connecting member 2.

[0066] In such Figure 4 and Figure 8 In the illustrated embodiment, the first slide groove 15 and the first locking portion 21 are both hook-shaped, and the end of the first locking portion 21 and the end of the first slide groove 15 (the end of the first slide groove 15, i.e., the free end of the first part 151) both have protrusions. When the first locking portion 21 interferes with the groove wall of the first part 151 to provide locking, the protrusion on the first slide groove 15 and the protrusion on the first locking portion 21 interfere with each other in the circumferential direction to provide resistance to the rotation of the reserve module 1 relative to the connecting member 2. Therefore, when it is necessary to release the lock of the reserve module 1 by the connecting member 2, the resistance needs to be overcome first. In this way, the connecting member 2 can maintain a locked connection state with the reserve module 1, and children can be prevented from removing the reserve module 1 from the atomization module 3. Preferably, the first locking portion 21 has a certain elasticity, so that when the first locking portion 21 slides from the second position to the first position along the first part 151, the first locking portion 21 can undergo elastic deformation to prevent the first locking portion 21 from breaking due to the interference of the protrusion on the first slide groove 15.

[0067] During at least part of the use of the aerosol generating device, the first storage chamber 11 and the atomizing core 31 need to maintain liquid communication, so it is necessary to prevent the storage module 1 and the atomizing module 3 from relative displacement, including preventing the storage module 1 and the atomizing module 3 from relative rotation. Preventing the storage module 1 and the atomizing module 3 from relative rotation is beneficial to preventing leakage of the aerosol generating matrix. Based on this, in some embodiments, reference can be made to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The atomizing module 3 further comprises an interference part, which can be connected to the storage module 1 and is used for interference cooperation with the storage module 1 to prevent the storage module 1 and the atomizing module 3 from rotating relative to each other. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 Preferably, the interference portion includes a liquid guiding column 34 extending in the longitudinal direction, at least a portion of the liquid guiding column 34 is removably embedded in the sealing assembly 14 , and at least a portion of the liquid guiding channel between the first storage cavity 11 and the atomization core 31 is formed in the liquid guiding column 34 .

[0068] There may be at least two liquid-conducting columns 34 , so that the storage module 1 and the atomization module 3 are prevented from rotating relative to each other under the interference fit between the at least two liquid-conducting columns 34 and the sealing assembly 14 .

[0069] There can be only one liquid-conducting column 34 , and the storage module 1 and the atomization module 3 are prevented from rotating relative to each other through the interference fit between the single liquid-conducting column 34 and other interference parts and the sealing assembly 14 .

[0070] In such Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, when the connector 2 is locked and connected to the storage module 1, at least a portion of the side wall of the liquid-conducting column 34 is retained in the sealing assembly 14 in an interference fit manner and is sealed to the sealing assembly 14. The port of the liquid-conducting channel includes a liquid-conducting hole 341 opened on the side wall or top wall of the liquid-conducting column 34. When at least a portion of the side wall of the liquid-conducting column 34 is interference fit with the sealing assembly 14, the liquid-conducting hole 341 is spaced apart from the sealing assembly 14, so that the liquid-conducting hole 341 is open and fluidically connected to the first storage chamber 11. The liquid-conducting channel is connected when the liquid-conducting hole 341 is connected to the first storage chamber 11, and is disconnected when the liquid-conducting hole 341 is not connected to the first storage chamber 11.

[0071] The liquid guiding column 34 can be inserted into the sealing component 14 in a puncturing manner. In order to facilitate the liquid guiding column 34 to puncture the sealing component, the liquid guiding column 34 has a tapered end portion, and the tapered end portion enables the liquid guiding column 34 to puncture the sealing component 14 more easily.

[0072] For further information, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6, a receiving hole 143 is provided in the sealing component 14, and a sealing film 144 is provided in the receiving hole 143, and the first storage chamber 11 is isolated from the outside by the sealing film 144, so as to prevent the leakage of the aerosol generating matrix in the first storage chamber 11. The thickness of the sealing film 144 is less than 0.5 mm, for example, it can be about 0.1 mm, so that it can be punctured relatively easily. The liquid-conducting column 34 is received in the receiving hole 143 by at least partial interference, so as to achieve a sealing connection with the sealing component 14. Preferably, a part of the boundary of the receiving hole 143 is defined by the flexible member 141, and the sealing film 144 is integrally injection-molded with the flexible member 141, a part of the boundary of the receiving hole 143 is defined by the support member 142, and the support member 142 is located between the flexible member 141 and the first storage chamber 11, and the liquid-conducting hole 341 can be opened on the side wall of the liquid-conducting column 34, and is opened toward the support member 142 and is spaced apart from the support member 142.

[0073] In such Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the conical end of the liquid-conducting column 34 supports the first fiber liquid-absorbing element 12, and the other end of the liquid-conducting column 34 abuts against the second fiber liquid-absorbing element 33, so that the first storage chamber 11 is in liquid-conducting communication with the atomization core 31 through the second storage chamber. The second storage chamber is a component of the liquid-conducting channel between the first storage chamber 11 and the atomization core 31. The aerosol generating substrate in the first storage chamber 11 first flows into the second storage chamber to supplement the deficiency of the aerosol generating substrate in the second storage chamber, and then flows into the atomization core 31 to be atomized by the atomization core 31.

[0074] In some embodiments, the liquid guide channel is configured to remain open when the connector 2 rotates between the first position and the second position. Therefore, during the process of the connector 2 rotating relative to the storage module 1 or the atomization module 3 to release the lock on the storage module 1 or the atomization module 3, the liquid guide column 34 and the sealing assembly 14 can basically remain relatively still to prevent the aerosol generating substrate from leaking during the process of releasing the lock on the storage module 1 or the atomization module 3.

[0075] Since the storage module 1 and the atomization module 3 cannot rotate relative to each other when connected, the connection member 2 can rotate relative to the atomization module 3 and the storage module 1 at the same time. Figure 2-Figure 4 , the connecting member 2 is configured to be able to rotate between a first position and a second position relative to the atomizing module 3. When the connecting member 2 is in the second position, the connecting member 2 is locked and connected to the atomizing module 3. When the connecting member 2 is in the first position, the connecting member 2 releases the lock on the atomizing module 3. Therefore, when the connecting member 2 is in the second position, the connecting member 2 is locked and connected to the atomizing module 3 and the storage module 1 at the same time. When the connecting member 2 is in the first position, the connecting member 2 releases the lock on the atomizing module 3 and the storage module 1 at the same time.

[0076] In one example, after the connector 2 releases the lock on the atomization module 3 , the connector 2 can be removed from the atomization module 3 .

[0077] In one example, refer to Figure 2-Figure 4 One of the connecting member 2 and the atomizing module 3 includes a second slide groove 38, and the other includes a second locking portion 22 that can slide along the second slide groove 38. The second slide groove 38 has a third portion 381 extending in the circumferential direction, so that when the second locking portion 22 slides along the third portion 381, the connecting member 2 can rotate between the first position and the second position relative to the atomizing module 3, and the second locking portion 22 can interfere with the groove wall of the third portion 381 in the longitudinal direction to provide locking to prevent the atomizing module 3 from detaching from the connecting member 2 in the longitudinal direction.

[0078] Further, the second slide groove 381 also includes a fourth portion 382 that is connected to the third portion 381 and extends in the longitudinal direction. After the second locking portion 22 slides from the second position to the first position along the third portion 381, it can slide along the fourth portion 382 to separate from the second slide groove 38. During the sliding process of the second locking portion 22 along the fourth portion 382, ​​the connecting member 2 may not be able to rotate relative to the atomization module 2. After the second locking portion 22 is separated from the second slide groove 38, the connecting member 2 can continue to be connected to the atomization module 3, and then the connecting member 2 continues to slide relative to the atomization module 3 for a distance before being separated from the atomization module 3. Of course, after the second locking portion 22 is separated from the second slide groove 38, the atomization module 3 can be immediately separated from the connecting member 2.

[0079] In such Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the second slide groove 38 and the second locking portion 22 are both hook-shaped, and the end of the second locking portion 22 and the end of the second slide groove 38 (the end of the second slide groove 38, i.e., the free end of the third portion 381) both have protrusions. When the second locking portion 22 interferes with the groove wall of the third portion 381 to provide locking, the protrusions on the second slide groove 38 and the protrusions on the second locking portion 22 interfere with each other in the circumferential direction to provide resistance to the rotation of the atomization module 3 relative to the connecting member 2. Therefore, when it is necessary to release the lock of the atomization module 3 by the connecting member 2, it is necessary to overcome the resistance first, which can not only keep the connecting member 2 in a locked connection state with the atomization module 3, but also prevent children from removing the connecting member 2 from the atomization module 3. Preferably, the second locking portion 22 has a certain elasticity, so that when the second locking portion 22 slides from the second position to the first position along the third part 381, the second locking portion 22 can undergo elastic deformation to prevent the second locking portion 22 from breaking due to the interference of the protrusion on the second slide groove 38.

[0080] In some embodiments, the connector 2 is detachably connected to both the atomization module 3 and the storage module 1. In this embodiment, in order to connect the storage module 1 to the atomization module 3 and keep the liquid-conducting channel between the first storage chamber 11 and the atomization core 31 open:

[0081] In one example, the width of the first locking portion 21 is greater than the width of the second portion 152, so that when the first locking portion 21 is located in the second portion 152, the friction between the first locking portion 21 and the groove wall of the second portion 152 can overcome the gravity of the connecting member 2, so that the connecting member 2 can still maintain a relatively stable connection with the storage module 1 when it is not supported by the atomization module 2 (see Figure 6 ), and then align the second locking portion 22 with the fourth portion 382, ​​and then the user applies a longitudinal force to make the atomization module 2 and the storage module 1 move closer to each other in the longitudinal direction, so that the first locking portion 21 moves along the second portion 152 to the first position and corresponds to the first portion 151, and the second locking portion 22 moves along the fourth portion 382 to the first position and corresponds to the third portion 381, and the liquid guide column 34 pierces the sealing assembly 14, and the liquid guide hole 341 is connected to the first storage chamber 11, so that the liquid guide channel is connected, and finally the connecting piece 2 is rotated, so that the first locking portion 21 slides along the first portion 151 to the second position of locking the storage module 1, and the second locking portion 22 slides along the third portion 381 to the second position of locking the atomization module 3, so that the connecting piece 2 simultaneously locks the connection between the storage module 1 and the atomization module 3.

[0082] In one example, the width of the second locking portion 22 is greater than the width of the fourth portion 382, ​​so that when the second locking portion 22 is located in the fourth portion 382, ​​the friction force between the second locking portion 22 and the groove wall of the fourth portion 382 can overcome the gravity of the connecting member 2, so that the connecting member 2 can still maintain a relatively stably connected with the atomization module 3 when it is not abutted by the reserve module 1, which is beneficial to the connection between the atomization module 3, the reserve module 1 and the connecting member 2, and is beneficial to the connecting member 1 to simultaneously lock the connection between the reserve module 1 and the atomization module 3.

[0083] In some embodiments, the atomization module 3 and the storage module 1 are detachably connected to opposite sides of the connector 2. For example, the storage module 1, the connector 2 and the atomization module 3 are arranged in sequence along the longitudinal direction, and the connector 2 is located between the storage module 1 and the atomization module 3.

[0084] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 2-Figure 4The connecting member 2 includes an operating portion 23, which is exposed outside the first shell 13 and the second shell 32 for user operation. The user can operate the operating portion 23 to drive the connecting member 2 to rotate relative to the storage module 1 and / or the atomization module 3. The first locking portion 21 and the second locking portion 22 can be arranged on two opposite sides of the operating portion 23. The first locking portion 21, the second locking portion 22 and the operating portion 23 can be integrally formed.

[0085] The connector 2 can be connected to the storage module 1 by connecting the first shell 13. For example, the first slide groove 15 can be formed on the first shell 13. In order to make the appearance of the storage module 1 have good consistency, it can be referred to Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the first slide groove 15 can be set in the wall of the first shell 13 so as to be hidden.

[0086] In such Figure 1-Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the first shell 13 is provided with an inhalation port 131, and the user can inhale the aerosol generated by the atomizing core 31 through the inhalation port 131 by holding at least a portion of the first shell 13 in his mouth. The inhalation port 131 and the loading end can be arranged opposite to each other.

[0087] The storage module 1 further includes a first air duct 16 disposed on the inner side of the first housing 13 and connected to the air inlet 131. The end of the first air duct 16 facing away from the air inlet 131 is inserted into the sealing assembly 14 in an interference fit manner and is sealedly connected to the sealing assembly 14. Specifically, the first air duct 16 is interference fit and sealedly connected to the flexible member 141 in the sealing assembly 14. The first air duct 16 can pass through the first storage chamber 11 in the longitudinal direction.

[0088] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 The atomizing module 3 may further include a second air guide tube 37 connected to the atomizing core 31 and a retaining member 35 having an open port 352. One end of the second air guide tube 37 is fixed to the retaining member 35. The sealing assembly 14 forms an annular sealing contact with the retaining member 35 outside the open port 352, so that when the liquid guiding channel is connected, the first air guide tube 16 is connected to the second air guide tube 37 through the sealing assembly 14. Specifically, when the liquid guiding channel is connected, the flexible member 141 elastically contacts the retaining member 35.

[0089] The retaining member 35 may be roughly cup-shaped, including an annular sidewall and a support surface 351. The second housing 32 has a receiving cavity inside, and the support surface 351 defines at least part of the boundary of the bottom of the receiving cavity. When the liquid-conducting channel is connected, at least part of the storage module 1 is received in the receiving cavity, and the support surface 351 supports the sealing assembly 14. The opening 352 passes through the support surface 351. The liquid-conducting column 34 is fixed on the support surface 351, and the liquid-conducting column 34 can be integrally injection-molded with the retaining member 35. The second storage cavity is located on the inner side of the annular sidewall, and the inner sidewall of the annular sidewall can define the circumferential boundary of the second storage cavity.

[0090] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 , the atomization module 3 may further include a locking ring 36 for lockingly connecting with the connecting member 2, for example, the second slide groove 38 may be provided on the locking ring 36. The locking ring 36 is provided in the receiving cavity, so as to be shielded by the second shell 32. The locking ring 36 supports the connecting member 2 and the wall thickness of the locking ring 36 is greater than the wall thickness of the second shell 32, which helps to reduce the lateral size of the aerosol generating device. Among them, the locking ring 36 can be fixed to the inner side of the second shell 32 by riveting and fixedly connected to the second shell 32. The supporting surface 351 can support the locking ring 36.

[0091] In one embodiment, reference may be made to Figure 1-Figure 4 The aerosol generating device further comprises a power module 4, which is electrically connected to the atomizing core 31 to provide power for the atomizing core 31 to atomize the aerosol generating matrix.

[0092] The power module 4 may be disposed in the second housing 32, and the atomizer core 31 may be disposed between the power module 4 and the receiving chamber. The power module 4 may include a battery rack and a battery held on the battery rack, and the battery may be any suitable battery, such as a rechargeable battery, or a disposable battery. The battery rack may support the retaining member 35.

[0093] It should be noted that the preferred embodiments of the present application are given in the specification and drawings of the present application, but are not limited to the embodiments described in the specification. Furthermore, it is possible for a person of ordinary skill in the art to make improvements or changes based on the above description, and all such improvements and changes should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present application.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that: include: An atomization module, comprising an atomization core for vaporizing an aerosol-generating substrate to generate an aerosol; A storage module having a first storage chamber for storing an aerosol-generating substrate therein, wherein the storage module is detachably connected to the atomization module so as to provide or replenish the aerosol-generating substrate for the atomization core; and A connecting member is arranged between the atomization module and the storage module, and is configured to provide a user with an operation so as to rotate relative to the storage module and / or the atomization module between a first position and a second position; when the connecting member is in the second position, the connecting member provides a lock between the atomization module and the storage module to prevent the two from being separated; when the connecting member is in the first position, the connecting member releases the lock between the storage module and the atomization module so that the two can be separated.

2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The atomization module and the storage module are detachably connected to two opposite sides of the connecting member.

3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: One of the connecting member and the storage module comprises a first slide groove, and the other comprises a first locking portion slidable along the first slide groove, wherein the first slide groove has a first portion extending in a circumferential direction; The connecting member is configured to rotate between the first position and the second position relative to the reserve module when the first locking portion slides along the first part, and the first locking portion interferes with the groove wall of the first part in the longitudinal direction to provide locking.

4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first slide groove further includes a second portion communicating with the first portion and extending in the longitudinal direction; The first locking portion is configured to slide along the second portion and disengage from the first sliding groove when the connecting member is located at the first position; Wherein, the width of the first locking portion is greater than the width of the second portion.

5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The reserve module further includes a first shell, and the first storage cavity is arranged inside the first shell; The first sliding groove is hidden in the wall of the first shell.

6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: One of the connecting member and the atomizing module comprises a second slide groove, and the other comprises a second locking portion that can slide along the second slide groove, and the second slide groove has a third portion extending in a circumferential direction; The connecting member is configured to rotate between the first position and the second position relative to the atomization module during the sliding of the second locking portion along the third portion, and to provide locking by longitudinal interference between the second locking portion and the groove wall of the third portion.

7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second chute further includes a fourth portion communicating with the third portion and extending in the longitudinal direction; The second locking portion is configured to slide along the fourth portion and disengage from the second sliding groove when the connecting member is located at the first position; Wherein, the width of the second locking portion is greater than the width of the fourth portion.

8. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The atomization module further includes an interference portion, and the interference portion is in interference cooperation with the storage module to prevent the storage module and the atomization module from rotating relative to each other.

9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The reserve module also includes a sealing component that seals the first storage cavity, and the interference portion includes a liquid conducting column, which is at least partially removably embedded in the sealing component, and the liquid conducting column has a liquid conducting channel for transferring the aerosol generating matrix in the first storage cavity to the atomization core.

10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 9, characterized in that The port of the liquid-conducting channel includes a liquid-conducting hole opened on the wall of the liquid-conducting column, the storage module is configured to be movable in the longitudinal direction relative to the atomization module, and when the depth of the liquid-conducting column embedded in the storage module in the longitudinal direction reaches a preset depth, the liquid-conducting hole is connected to the first storage cavity; Wherein, the liquid conducting channel is configured to maintain communication with the first storage chamber when the connection rotates between the first position and the second position.

11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The liquid-conducting column has a tapered end portion, and the tapered end portion is used to puncture a portion of the sealing component.

12. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The reserve module further includes a first shell, and the first storage cavity is arranged inside the first shell; The atomization module further includes a second shell, and the atomization core is arranged inside the second shell; The connecting member connects the first shell and the second shell, and the connecting member includes an operating portion, which is exposed outside the first shell and the second shell for user operation.

13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The atomization module further comprises a locking ring for lockingly connecting with the connecting member, wherein the locking ring is fixed to the inner side of the second shell so as to be shielded by the second shell; Wherein, the locking ring supports the connecting piece and the wall thickness of the locking ring is greater than the wall thickness of the second shell.

14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 12, characterized in that: An air inlet is provided on the first shell, and the storage module further comprises a first air duct arranged on the inner side of the first shell and connected to the air inlet, and a sealing component sealing the first storage cavity; The atomization module further comprises a second air guide pipe connected to the atomization core and a retaining member having an open opening, and one end of the second air guide pipe is fixed to the retaining member; The sealing component forms an annular sealing abutment between the outside of the open port and the retaining member, and the end of the first air duct is inserted into the sealing component in an interference fit manner and is in air-conducting communication with the second air duct through the sealing component.

15. The aerosol generating device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The aerosol generating device further comprises a power module, and the power module is electrically connected to the atomizing core to provide power to the atomizing core.

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