Container and aerosol generating device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a container and an aerosol generating device, and the container comprises a main body which is internally provided with a first liquid storage cavity for storing a liquid matrix and one or more channels for communicating the exterior of the container with the first liquid storage cavity of the container; and the connecting cover is kept connected with the main body, the connecting cover is configured to be capable of being changed from a first form to a second form, when the connecting cover is in the first form, the at least one channel is closed, and when the connecting cover is in the second form, the at least one channel is opened.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] An aerosol generating device is a device that can atomize a liquid preparation to form an aerosol. In some exemplary prior arts, the aerosol generating device includes an atomizer and an oil storage tank, wherein the atomizer is provided with an atomizing component and stores a liquid matrix, the atomizing component is used to atomize the liquid matrix to generate an aerosol, and the oil storage tank is independent of the atomizer and can be transported and stored separately, and when the oil storage tank is connected to the atomizer, the oil storage tank can provide oil to the atomizer to replenish the liquid matrix in the atomizer.

[0003] However, some people who are not qualified in age or mental ability may mistakenly open the cover of the oil storage tank when they come into contact with the oil storage tank, causing the tank opening to be exposed, resulting in damage to the sealing of the oil storage tank or causing leakage of the oil storage tank. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide a container and an aerosol generating device, which can prevent the connection cover from being opened by mistake by unqualified people.

[0005] A container provided in an embodiment of the present application includes:

[0006] a main body having a first liquid storage chamber for storing a liquid matrix and one or more channels for connecting the outside of the container with the first liquid storage chamber of the container; and

[0007] The connection cover is connected to the main body and is configured to be changeable from a first form to a second form. When the connection cover is in the first form, at least one of the channels is closed, and when the connection cover is in the second form, at least one of the channels is open.

[0008] As an example, the connection cover includes a first part connected to the main body and a second part detachably connected to the first part;

[0009] When the first part is connected to the second part, the connection cover is in the first shape;

[0010] When the second part is removed from the first part, the connection cover is in a second state.

[0011] As an example, the connection cover further includes a breakable portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion, an operating portion is disposed on the second portion, and the breakable portion is configured to break when the operating portion is pulled.

[0012] As an example, the breakable portion includes a connecting rib or a notch.

[0013] As an example, a stop portion is provided on the first part, and a matching portion is provided on the second part. The matching portion is detachably connected to the stop portion, so that the matching portion can be abutted by the stop portion again after being separated from the stop portion, and the connecting cover maintains the first form by abutting the stop portion against the matching portion.

[0014] As an example, an operating portion is provided on the second part, and at least one of the matching portion and the stop portion is deformed and separated from each other when the operating portion is operated.

[0015] As an example, the connection cover further includes a third part, and when the connection cover is in the second form, the third part connects the first part and the second part.

[0016] As an example, the operating portion is configured to be lockable by the main body, and a direction for unlocking the operating portion from the main body is different from a direction for removing the second part from the first part.

[0017] As an example, the operating part includes an elastic arm having an interference part, the interference part is detachably connected to the main body, and the interference part is configured to be detached from the main body when the elastic arm is pressed or pulled, thereby releasing the locking of the operating part by the main body.

[0018] As an example, the channel includes a liquid outlet channel, and a blocking portion is provided on the second part. When the first part is connected to the second part, the blocking portion at least partially blocks the liquid outlet channel, so that the liquid outlet channel is closed.

[0019] As an example, the channel includes an air pressure balance channel, and when the first part is connected to the second part, the air pressure balance channel is closed.

[0020] As an example, a protruding column is provided on the second part, and when the first part is connected to the second part, at least a part of the protruding column is embedded in the air pressure balance channel.

[0021] As an example, the body includes a base and a piston movable between a first position and a second position relative to the base;

[0022] When the piston is located at the first position, the air pressure balance channel is closed;

[0023] When the piston is located at the second position, the air pressure balance channel communicates with the outside of the container and the first liquid storage chamber of the container;

[0024] Wherein, when the first part is connected to the second part, the piston is located at the first position.

[0025] A container provided in an embodiment of the present application includes the container described above, and further includes:

[0026] A nebulizer, comprising a nebulizing assembly and a second liquid storage chamber for storing a liquid matrix, wherein the nebulizing assembly is in fluid communication with the second liquid storage chamber and is used to nebulize the liquid matrix to generate an aerosol; and

[0027] A power supply component is used to provide power for the atomization component to atomize the liquid matrix;.

[0028] Wherein, when the connecting cover is in the second form, the main body is connected to the atomizer, and the first liquid storage cavity is in liquid communication with the second liquid storage cavity.

[0029] As an example, the channel includes an air pressure balance channel, and when the connecting cover is in the second form, the air pressure balance channel conducts air to connect the first liquid storage chamber and the second liquid storage chamber, so that the air pressure between the first liquid storage chamber and the second liquid storage chamber is balanced.

[0030] As an example, the main body includes a base and a piston movable between a first position and a second position relative to the base, and when the piston is in the first position, the air pressure balance channel is closed; when the piston is in the second position, the air pressure balance channel conducts air to connect the first liquid storage chamber and the second liquid storage chamber;

[0031] Wherein, the atomizer includes a docking portion connected to the main body, and during the process of connecting the docking portion with the main body, the docking portion pushes the piston from the first position to the second position and maintains it.

[0032] The above container and aerosol generating device include a main body and a connecting cover, wherein the main body has a first liquid storage cavity for storing a liquid matrix and one or more channels for connecting the outside of the container with the first liquid storage cavity of the container, the connecting cover is connected to the main body, so that the connecting cover is difficult to separate from the main body, and the connecting cover is configured to be changeable from a first form to a second form, and when the connecting cover is in the first form, at least one channel is closed, and when the connecting cover is in the second form, at least one channel is open. Therefore, the way to open at least one channel is to change the connecting cover from the first form to the second form, so as to prevent the connecting cover from being opened by mistake by unqualified people. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] 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.

[0034] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an aerosol generating device provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a combination of a container and an atomizer provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a container provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a container provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 5 is an exploded schematic diagram of a container provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a connection cover provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 7 is another schematic diagram of a connection cover provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a connection cover provided in another embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of an atomizer provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Fig.10 is a cross-sectional view of an atomizer provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0044] In the figure:

[0045] 1. Atomizer; 11. Atomizer assembly; 12. Second shell; 121. Second liquid storage chamber; 13. Electrical connector; 14. First base; 15. First magnetic member; 16. Docking part; 17. Main airway;

[0046] 2. Container; 21. Main body; 211. First liquid storage chamber; 212. Channel; 2121. Air pressure balance channel; 2122. Liquid outlet channel; 213. Protrusion; 214. Buckle fitting part; 22. Connecting cover; 221. Buckle groove; 222. First part; 223. Second part; 2231. Blocking part; 2232. Boss; 224. Breakable part; 2241. Connecting rib; 225. Operating part; 2251. Interference part; 2252. Elastic arm; 226. Stopper; 227. Fitting part; 228. Third part; 23. First shell; 24. Connecting part; 241. Base; 242. Piston;

[0047] 3. Power supply components;

[0048] 4. Suction nozzle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 1 , Fig. 9 and Fig.10 One embodiment of the present application provides an aerosol generating device and an atomizer 1 adapted for the aerosol generating device, wherein the atomizer 1 comprises an atomizer assembly 11 and a second housing 12, a second liquid storage chamber 121 for accommodating a liquid matrix is ​​disposed inside the second housing 12, the atomizer assembly 11 is in fluid communication with the second liquid storage chamber 121, and the atomizer assembly 11 is used to atomize the liquid matrix to generate aerosol. At least a portion of the atomizer assembly 11 may also be disposed in the second housing 12.

[0054] Wherein, liquid matrix can comprise the liquid containing tobacco substance containing volatile tobacco flavor component, can also be the liquid comprising non-tobacco substance.Liquid 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 liquid matrix, aerosol generating device can be used for different fields, such as, medical treatment, electronic aerosol atomization etc.

[0055] In one embodiment, the second liquid storage chamber 121 has a volume less than or equal to 2 ml, or the volume of the second liquid storage chamber 121 is greater than 2 ml, but the amount of liquid matrix contained in the second liquid storage chamber 121 does not exceed 2 ml. Of course, this is not limited to this, and in other embodiments, the second liquid storage chamber 121 can contain more than 2 ml of liquid matrix.

[0056] In one embodiment, the atomization assembly 11 includes a liquid absorbing element and a heating element. The liquid absorbing element may be a porous body or fiber, capable of absorbing a liquid matrix and capable of guiding the liquid matrix into the atomization range of the heating element. The heating element is used to atomize at least part of the liquid matrix on the liquid absorbing element to form an aerosol. The heating element may be combined with the liquid absorbing element so that the heating element and the liquid absorbing element can form a whole.

[0057] In other embodiments, the atomizing assembly 11 includes an ultrasonic atomizing assembly that can generate ultrasonic waves and can use ultrasonic waves to form aerosol from the liquid matrix. The atomizing assembly can also be other assemblies that can form aerosol from the liquid matrix, and the present application does not specifically limit the type of the atomizing assembly.

[0058] In one embodiment, reference may be made to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 An embodiment of the present application provides a container 2 , which is suitable for an aerosol generating device, wherein the container 2 can be connected to an atomizer 1 .

[0059] Specifically, the container 2 includes a main body 21, and the main body 21 has a first liquid storage chamber 211 for storing a liquid matrix and one or more channels 122 for connecting the outside of the container 21 with the first liquid storage chamber 211 of the container 2. When the container 2 is connected to the atomizer 1, the one or more channels 212 in the container 2 are fluidly connected to the first liquid storage chamber 211 and / or the atomizer 1, so that the liquid matrix stored in the first liquid storage chamber 211 can flow into the second liquid storage chamber 121 and / or into the atomizer assembly 11, so as to extend the use time of the atomizer 1.

[0060] The liquid matrix stored in the second liquid storage chamber 121 and the first liquid storage chamber 211 may be a liquid matrix with the same ingredients or the same taste, but is not limited thereto.

[0061] In one embodiment, the volume of the second liquid storage chamber 121 is less than or equal to the volume of the first liquid storage chamber 211. In one embodiment, the first liquid storage chamber 211 has a volume less than or equal to 10 ml, or the volume of the first liquid storage chamber 211 is greater than 10 ml, but the amount of liquid matrix contained in the first liquid storage chamber 211 does not exceed 10 ml. Of course, this is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the first liquid storage chamber 211 can contain more than 10 ml of liquid matrix. In one embodiment, the sum of the volumes of the first liquid storage chamber 211 and the second liquid storage chamber 121 is less than or equal to 12 ml, or the total amount of liquid matrix contained in the first liquid storage chamber 211 and the second liquid storage chamber 121 does not exceed 12 ml.

[0062] In one embodiment, the atomizer 1 and the container 2 are connected to each other to form an inseparable whole. Alternatively, in one embodiment, the atomizer 1 and the container 2 are detachably connected, so that after the liquid matrix in the container 2 is consumed, the container can be replaced so that the atomizer 1 can be fluidically connected to the first liquid storage chamber 211 in the new chamber again, thereby further extending the use time of the atomizer 1 and reducing the use cost of the aerosol generating device.

[0063] Based on this, the container 2 is independently provided from the atomizer 1, and the container 2 can be stored and transported independently. Therefore, the container 2 further includes a connecting cover 22. The connecting cover 22 is connected to the main body 21, and is used to close one or more channels 212 on the main body 21 to prevent the liquid matrix in the first liquid storage chamber 211 from leaking.

[0064] In the existing container, before the container is connected to the atomizer, the connection cover on the container needs to be removed first, so the connection cover is configured to be relatively easy to remove from the main body, which makes it easy for people who are not qualified in age or mental capacity, such as children, to pull out the connection cover from the main body, causing one or more blocked or obstructed channels to open, resulting in damage to the sealing of the main body or causing leakage in the first liquid storage chamber.

[0065] In the present application, in order to overcome the above problems, the connection cover 22 is configured to be able to remain connected to the main body 21, so that it is difficult to remove the connection cover 22 from the main body 21. For example, at least a portion of the connection cover 22 can be integrally formed with at least a portion of the main body 21; or, for example, an anti-detachment mechanism is provided on the connection cover 22, so that when the connection cover 22 is connected to the main body 21, it is fixed on the main body 21 and is difficult to detach from the main body 21. Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the anti-drop mechanism on the connecting cover 22 includes a buckle groove 221, and a protrusion 213 is provided on the main body. When the connecting cover 22 is connected to the main body 21, the protrusion 213 is engaged in the buckle groove 221, so that the connecting cover 22 and the main body 21 are fixed to each other and difficult to separate.

[0066] In order to achieve that the first liquid storage chamber 211 can be fluidically connected to the atomizer 1 when the container 2 is connected to the atomizer 1, the connecting cover 22 is configured to be changeable from a first form to a second form, and when the connecting cover 22 is in the first form, at least one channel 212 is closed, and when the connecting cover 22 is in the second form, at least one channel 212 is open, and the container 2 and the atomizer 1 are fluidically connected through the at least one open channel 212.

[0067] Among them, the connection cover 22 can be transformed from the first form to the second form by removing part of the structure on the connection cover 22, or by deforming a part of the connection cover 22, or by destroying or puncturing a part of the connection cover 22, or by displacing part of the structure on the connection cover 22, so as to transform the connection cover 22 from the first form to the second form.

[0068] In one embodiment, reference may be made to Figure 6The connection cover 22 includes a first portion 222 connected to the main body 21 and a second portion 223 detachably connected to the first portion 222; when the first portion 222 is connected to the second portion 223, the connection cover 22 is in the first state; when the second portion 223 is removed from the first portion 222, the connection cover 22 is in the second state. At least the first portion 222 of the connection cover 22 can be connected to the main body 21. In other words, when the connection cover 22 is in the first state and the second state, and when the connection cover 22 is transformed from the first state to the second state, the first portion 222 is always connected to the main body 21.

[0069] There are at least two ways to remove the second part 223 from the first part 222 .

[0070] The first method can refer to Figure 6 The connecting cover 22 further includes a breakable portion 224 disposed between the first portion 222 and the second portion 223. The breakable portion 224 is relatively fragile and easily breaks. After breaking, the second portion 223 can be separated from the first portion 222. Figure 6 The second portion 223 is provided with an operating portion 225, which can be operated by a user, for example, can be held or grasped by a user, and the breakable portion 224 is configured to break when the operating portion 225 is pulled. Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the breakable portion 225 includes a connecting rib 2241, one end of which is connected to the first portion 222, and the other end of which is connected to the second portion 223, so that at least a portion of the first portion 222 is spaced apart from the second portion 223, and the connecting rib 2241 has a smaller diameter or a smaller cross-sectional area, so that it is easy to break when pulled; there may be one or more connecting ribs 2241, and when there are multiple connecting ribs 2241, two adjacent connecting ribs 2241 are spaced apart. In other embodiments, the breakable portion 224 includes a notch, and when the operating portion 225 is pulled, the second portion 223 on the connecting cover 22 is easily torn along the notch, so as to be removed from the first portion 222.

[0071] After the second portion 223 is removed from the first portion 222 in the first manner, the connection cover 22 changes from the first form to the second form irreversibly.

[0072] The second method can refer to Figure 8The first part 222 is provided with a stopper 226, and the second part 223 is provided with a matching part 227. The matching part 227 is detachably connected to the stopper 226, so that the matching part 227 can be abutted by the stopper 226 again after being separated from the stopper 226, and the connection cover 22 maintains the first form by the stopper 226 abutting the matching part 227. Therefore, the connection cover 22 is reversible from the first form to the second form, so that the connection cover 22 can be reused. As an example, you can refer to Figure 8 The second part 223 is provided with an operating portion 225, and at least one of the matching portion 227 and the stopper 226 is deformed when the operating portion 225 is operated, such as being pulled or pressed, so that the matching portion 227 can be separated from the abutment of the stopper 226, and the second part 223 can be separated from the first part 222. As an example, refer to Figure 8 The connection cover 22 further includes a third portion 228. When the connection cover 22 is in the first form and the second form, the third portion 228 connects the first portion 222 and the second portion 223 to prevent the second portion 223 from being lost after being separated from the first portion 222; wherein the third portion 228 can connect the end of the first portion 222 and the end of the second portion 223, so that after the second portion 223 is separated from the first portion 222, the second portion 223 is staggered with the first portion 222 to prevent the second portion 223 from affecting the atomizer 1 to fluidically communicate with the container 2 through the window left after the second portion 223 is removed from the connection cover 22. As an example, the connection cover 22 is integrally injection molded.

[0073] In one embodiment, the operating portion 225 described in the first manner and / or the second manner can be locked by the main body 21, so that the direction in which the operating portion 225 is unlocked from the main body 21 is different from the direction in which the second portion 223 is removed from the first portion 222. Therefore, on the one hand, before the main body 21 unlocks the operating portion 225, the operation of the operating portion 225 is invalid, or the second portion 223 cannot be removed from the first portion 222 through the operating portion 225; on the other hand, when the operating portion 225 is not unlocked, even if the operating portion 225 is operated in the correct direction, the second portion 223 cannot be removed from the first portion 222. This prevents the operating portion 225 from being removed from the first portion 222 due to misoperation by unqualified people.

[0074] In such Figure 6 and Figure Figure 7In the illustrated embodiment, the operating portion 225 includes an elastic arm 2252 having an interference portion 2251, and the interference portion 2251 is detachably connected to the main body 21, for example, the interference portion 2251 is detachably connected to the main body 21 by a snap-fit ​​connection. The interference portion 2251 is configured to detach from the main body 21 when the elastic arm 2252 is pressed or pulled, so as to release the locking of the operating portion 225 by the main body 21. Specifically, when the elastic arm 2252 is pressed or pulled along the first direction X, the elastic arm 2252 undergoes elastic deformation, so that the interference portion 2251 detaches from the main body 21 and can move along the second direction Y. Then, when the user presses or pulls the elastic arm 2252 along the second direction Y, the second portion 223 can detach from the first portion 222. The first direction X and the second direction Y can be substantially perpendicular to each other. In the example Figure 7 In the illustrated embodiment, the elastic arm 2252 includes a first operating arm A and a second operating arm B, the interference portion 2251 is arranged on the first operating arm A, and the interference portion 2251 is snap-connected to the main body 21, the second operating arm B is connected to the second part 223, and there is an angle of approximately 90° between the first operating arm A and the second operating arm B; the side of the first operating arm A is squeezed along the first direction X, and the first operating arm A is deformed along the first direction X, so that the interference portion 2251 is disengaged from the snap-fitting portion 214 on the main body 21, and after the first operating arm A is released, the interference portion 2251 is located outside the main body 21, and then the second operating arm B is pulled along the second direction Y, so that the breakable portion 224 is broken or the stop portion 226 or the matching portion 227 is deformed, so that the second part 223 is disengaged from the first part 222.

[0075] In one embodiment, reference may be made to Figure 4 The main body 21 includes a first shell 23, and the first shell 23 has a first liquid storage chamber 211 for storing liquid matrix.

[0076] In one embodiment, the aerosol generating device further comprises a power supply assembly 3. The power supply assembly 3 is electrically connected to the atomizer 1 to provide power for the atomizing assembly 11 to atomize the liquid matrix.

[0077] In one embodiment, the atomizer 1 and the container 2 are connected to each other to form an inseparable whole, so that when the atomizer 1 is replaced, the container 2 is replaced together. Based on this, when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply assembly 3, the container 2 can be spaced from the power supply assembly 3, so that there is no direct connection between the container 2 and the power supply assembly 3, or the container 2 can be detachably connected to the power supply assembly 3. As an example, a liquid guide channel is provided in the power supply assembly 3, and when the container 2 and the atomizer 1 are both connected to the power supply assembly 3, the first liquid storage chamber 211 is connected to the atomization assembly 11 or the second liquid storage chamber 121 through the liquid guide channel fluid.

[0078] In one embodiment, the atomizer 1 is detachably connected to the power supply assembly 3, so that when the quality of the atomizer 1 decreases or when the atomizer 1 fails, the atomizer 1 can be replaced, and a new atomizer 1 is connected to the original power supply assembly 3, so that the entire aerosol generating device does not need to be discarded, thereby maintaining a good user experience of the aerosol generating device and further reducing the cost of use. When the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply assembly 3, a power supply path can be established between the atomizer assembly 11 and the power supply assembly 3.

[0079] Based on this, the atomizer 1 further includes an electrical connector 13, one end of which is electrically connected to the atomizer assembly 11, and the other end of which is exposed to facilitate electrical connection with the power supply assembly 3. The atomizer assembly 11 is electrically connected to the power supply assembly 3 via the electrical connector 13, so that a power supply path is established between the atomizer assembly 11 and the power supply assembly 3, and the atomizer assembly 11 can obtain power provided by the power supply assembly 3 through the power supply path. Preferably, when the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply assembly 3, the electrical connector 13 abuts against the electrode of the power supply assembly 3, and the electrical connection between the atomizer assembly 11 and the power supply assembly 3 is achieved by abutting the two, thereby simplifying the process of separating and connecting the atomizer 1 and the power supply assembly 3.

[0080] Specifically, please refer to Fig. 9 and Fig.10 The atomizer 1 further comprises a first base 14, on which at least a portion of the electrical connector 13 is retained, and a portion of the electrical connector 13 is exposed outside the first base 14, so as to facilitate electrical connection with the power supply assembly 3. The first base 14 can be connected to the second housing 12, and the first base 14 can directly or indirectly support the atomizer assembly 11, so as to retain at least a portion of the atomizer assembly 11 in the second housing 12. When the atomizer 1 is connected to the power supply assembly 3, the power supply assembly 3 can support the first base 14. In one embodiment, the first base 14 supports the container 2.

[0081] In one embodiment, the detachable connection between the atomizer 1 and the power supply assembly 3 includes the atomizer 1 and the power supply assembly 3 being connected to each other by mutual magnetic attraction. Specifically, the atomizer 1 includes a first magnetic member 15, and the power supply assembly 3 includes a second magnetic member. When the first magnetic member 15 and the second magnetic member are close to each other, the two are magnetically attracted to each other, and the electrical connector 13 and the electrodes of the power supply assembly 3 are stably electrically connected by magnetic attraction.

[0082] At least a portion of the first magnetic member 15 may be retained on the first base 14 .

[0083] In other embodiments, the detachable connection between the atomizer 1 and the power assembly 3 includes a snap connection or a twist connection between the atomizer 1 and the power assembly 3. Specifically, the power assembly 3 includes a power supply and a third shell. The power supply can be any suitable battery or battery cell. The power supply is arranged inside the third shell. The third shell extends to form a first receiving cavity. When the atomizer 1 is connected to the power assembly 3, at least a part of the atomizer 1 is located in the first receiving cavity. An interference member is arranged on the third shell or in the first receiving cavity. The interference member can interfere with the atomizer 1 in the first receiving cavity, for example, snap connection or twist connection with the second shell 12, or snap connection or twist connection with the first base 14, so that the atomizer 1 can be removably arranged in the first receiving cavity.

[0084] In one embodiment, the atomizer 1 is detachably connected to the container 2, so the first housing 23 and the second housing 12 are independent of each other, and the atomizer 1 and the container 2 are separable, so that the atomizer 1 can be replaced separately, so that the container 2 can be retained when the atomizer 1 is replaced. When the atomizer 1 is connected to the container 2, the first liquid storage chamber 211 is in fluid communication with the atomization assembly 11 or the second liquid storage chamber 121.

[0085] Based on this, as an example, the channel 212 in the container 2 includes a liquid outlet channel 2122 and an air pressure balance channel 2121. When the atomizer 1 is connected to the container 2, the liquid outlet channel 2122 fluidly connects the first liquid storage chamber 211 and the atomizing assembly 11 or the second liquid storage chamber 121, and the first liquid storage chamber 211 supplies the liquid matrix to the atomizing assembly 11 or the second liquid storage chamber 121 through the liquid outlet channel 2122. If the gas outside the container 2 can enter the first liquid storage chamber 211 through the air pressure balance channel 2121, the difference in air pressure between the inside and outside of the first liquid storage chamber 211 is small or even no air pressure difference between the inside and outside, and under the hydraulic pressure of the liquid matrix in the first liquid storage chamber 211, the liquid matrix in the first liquid storage chamber 211 can be automatically introduced into the second liquid storage chamber 121 or the atomizing assembly 11 through the liquid outlet channel 2122. If no gas outside the container 2 enters the first liquid storage chamber 211 through the air pressure balance channel 2121, the reduction of the liquid matrix in the first liquid storage chamber 211 will cause the air pressure and the hydraulic pressure in the first liquid storage chamber 211 to decrease, so that the pressure inside and outside the first liquid storage chamber 211 is balanced, so that the liquid matrix in the first liquid storage chamber 211 cannot be discharged from the first liquid storage chamber 211 through the liquid outlet channel 2122, thereby preventing the liquid matrix in the first liquid storage chamber 211 from leaking.

[0086] In one embodiment, reference may be made to Figure 7A blocking portion 2231 is provided on the second portion 223. When the first portion 222 is connected to the second portion 223, the blocking portion 2231 at least partially blocks the liquid outlet channel 2122, so that the liquid outlet channel 2122 is closed to prevent the liquid matrix in the first liquid storage chamber 211 from leaking through the liquid outlet channel 2122.

[0087] In one embodiment, the air pressure balance channel 2121 allows gas outside the container 2 to enter the first liquid storage chamber 211. Further, the air pressure balance channel 2121 allows gas to flow between the second liquid storage chamber 121 and the first liquid storage chamber 211, so as to balance the air pressure between the second liquid storage chamber 121 and the first liquid storage chamber 211.

[0088] Specifically, the container 2 may include a connecting portion 24. When the atomizer 1 is connected to the container 2, the connecting portion 24 is connected to the atomizer 1. After the atomizer 1 is separated from the container 2, the connecting portion 24 is separated from the atomizer 1. At least a portion of the air pressure balance channel 2121 and / or at least a portion of the liquid outlet channel 2122 is disposed on the connecting portion 24.

[0089] In such Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, at least a portion of the air pressure balance channel 2121 is disposed on the connecting portion 24, so that the gas outside the container 2 can enter the second liquid storage chamber 221 through the air pressure balance channel 2121 after flowing through the atomizer 1. Specifically, the gas in the second liquid storage chamber 121 can enter the second liquid storage chamber 221 through the air pressure balance channel 2121.

[0090] In order to prevent the liquid matrix in the container 2 from leaking through the air pressure balance channel 2121 and the liquid outlet channel 2122 before being connected to the atomizer 1, in one embodiment, when the first part 222 is connected to the second part 223, the air pressure balance channel 2121 is closed.

[0091] For example, a convex column 2232 is provided on the second part 223 , and when the first part 222 and the second part 223 are connected, at least a portion of the convex column 2232 is embedded in the air pressure balance channel 2121 .

[0092] Or, in Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the connecting portion 24 includes a base 241 and a piston 242 that can move between a first position and a second position relative to the base 241. When the piston 242 is located at the first position, the air pressure balance channel 2121 is closed, and the gas outside the container 2 (including the gas in the second liquid storage chamber 221) cannot enter the second liquid storage chamber 221 through the air pressure balance channel 2121. When the piston 242 is located at the second position, the air pressure balance channel 2121 is opened, so that the gas outside the container 2 cannot enter the second liquid storage chamber 221 through the air pressure balance channel 2121.

[0093] For example, see Figure 4 The air pressure balance channel 2121 includes a first air pressure balance channel 2411 disposed on the base 241 and a second air pressure balance channel 2421 disposed on the piston 242. The first air pressure balance channel 2411 and the second air pressure balance channel 2421 respectively constitute a part of the air pressure balance channel 2121. One of the first air pressure balance channel 2411 and the second air pressure balance channel 2421 maintains fluid communication with the first liquid storage chamber 211.

[0094] When the piston 242 is in the first position, Figure 4 , the second air pressure balance channel 2421 is staggered with the first air pressure balance channel 2411, so that the air pressure balance channel 2121 is disconnected to block the gas outside the container 1 from entering the first liquid storage chamber 211. At this time, the liquid outlet channel 2122 can be in a blocked state. When the minimum aperture of the liquid outlet channel 2122 is less than 3 mm or the minimum spacing between the two inner walls of the liquid outlet channel 2122 that are opposite to each other is less than 3 mm, or the liquid matrix has a large viscosity, the liquid outlet channel 2122 can be in an open state. At this time, since the liquid tension of the liquid matrix and the external air pressure are approximately equal to the sum of the air pressure and the hydraulic pressure in the first liquid storage chamber 211, the liquid matrix in the first liquid storage chamber 211 cannot leak through the liquid outlet channel 2122.

[0095] When the piston is at the second position, the first gas pressure balance channel 2411 is in fluid communication with the second gas pressure balance channel 2421, so that the gas pressure balance channel 2121 is unblocked, and the gas pressure balance channel 2121 can allow the gas outside the container 2 to enter the first liquid storage chamber 211. After the gas outside the container 2 enters the first liquid storage chamber 211, the original balance between the first liquid storage chamber 211 and the outside world can be broken, so that the first liquid storage chamber 211 can be automatically discharged by the liquid outlet channel 2122 under the action of hydraulic pressure. At this time, the liquid outlet channel 2122 can be in an open state.

[0096] When the first part 222 is connected to the second part 223 , the piston 242 may be located at the first position.

[0097] For further information, please refer to Fig. 9 and Fig.10, the atomizer 1 also includes a docking portion 16. When the atomizer 1 is connected to the container 2, the connecting portion 24 is connected to the docking portion 16, and preferably the connection between the connecting portion 24 and the docking portion 16 is detachably connected. During the connection between the connecting portion 24 and the docking portion 16, the docking portion 16 abuts against the piston 242 and pushes the piston 223 from the first position to the second position, so that the air pressure balance channel 2121 is changed from disconnected to unblocked. Thus, when the connection between the atomizer 1 and the container 2 is completed, the connecting portion 24 is connected to the docking portion 16, and the air pressure balance channel 2121 is changed from disconnected to unblocked, without the need to make the air pressure balance channel 2121 from disconnected to unblocked through other operations after the atomizer 1 is connected to the container 2. In other words, during the connection between the atomizer 1 and the container 2, the piston is pushed to the second position by the docking portion 16 of the atomizer 1. Therefore, after the container 2 is connected to the atomizer 1 and the second part 223 is removed from the first part 222 , the liquid medium in the container 2 will not leak.

[0098] When the container 2 is connected to the atomizer 1 , at least a portion of one of the docking portion 16 and the connecting portion 24 may be embedded in the other.

[0099] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Fig.10 The aerosol generating device further comprises a nozzle 4, which is in fluid communication with the atomizing assembly 11 and the main airway 17. The user inhales the aerosol generated by the atomizer 1 into the oral cavity by sucking the nozzle 4. The atomizer 1 can be detachably connected to the nozzle 4, and the container 2 can be detachably connected to the nozzle 4. Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the atomizer 1 comprises a suction nozzle 4 , that is, the suction nozzle 4 is a component of the atomizer 1 .

[0100] 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. A container, characterized in that: include: A main body having a first liquid storage cavity for storing a liquid matrix and one or more channels for connecting the outside of the container with the first liquid storage cavity of the container; and The connection cover is connected to the main body and is configured to be changeable from a first form to a second form. When the connection cover is in the first form, at least one of the channels is closed, and when the connection cover is in the second form, at least one of the channels is open.

2. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that The connection cover comprises a first part connected to the main body and a second part detachably connected to the first part; When the first part is connected to the second part, the connection cover is in the first shape; When the second part is removed from the first part, the connection cover is in a second state.

3. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that The connection cover further includes a breakable portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion, an operating portion is disposed on the second portion, and the breakable portion is configured to break when the operating portion is pulled.

4. The container according to claim 3, characterized in that The breakable portion includes a connecting rib or a notch.

5. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that A stop portion is provided on the first part, and a matching portion is provided on the second part. The matching portion is detachably connected to the stop portion, so that the matching portion can be abutted by the stop portion again after being separated from the stop portion, and the connecting cover maintains the first form by the stop portion abutting against the matching portion.

6. The container according to claim 5, characterized in that The second portion is provided with an operating portion, and at least one of the matching portion and the stopper portion is deformed and separated from each other when the operating portion is operated.

7. The container according to claim 5, characterized in that The connection cover further includes a third portion, and when the connection cover is in the second state, the third portion connects the first portion and the second portion.

8. The container according to claim 3 or 6, characterized in that: The operating portion is configured to be lockable by the main body, and a direction for unlocking the operating portion from the main body and a direction for removing the second part from the first part are different.

9. The container according to claim 8, characterized in that The operating portion includes an elastic arm having an interference portion, the interference portion is detachably connected to the main body, and the interference portion is configured to be separated from the main body when the elastic arm is pressed or pulled, thereby releasing the main body from locking the operating portion.

10. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that The channel includes a liquid outlet channel, and a blocking portion is provided on the second part. When the first part is connected to the second part, the blocking portion at least partially blocks the liquid outlet channel, so that the liquid outlet channel is closed.

11. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that The passage includes an air pressure balance passage, and when the first part is connected to the second part, the air pressure balance passage is closed.

12. The container according to claim 11, characterized in that The second part is provided with a convex column, and when the first part is connected with the second part, at least a part of the convex column is embedded in the air pressure balance channel.

13. The container according to claim 11, characterized in that The body includes a base and a piston movable between a first position and a second position relative to the base; When the piston is located at the first position, the air pressure balance channel is closed; When the piston is located at the second position, the air pressure balance channel communicates with the outside of the container and the first liquid storage chamber of the container; Wherein, when the first part is connected to the second part, the piston is located at the first position.

14. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that: The container according to any one of claims 1 to 12 further comprises: A nebulizer, comprising a nebulizing assembly and a second liquid storage chamber for storing a liquid matrix, wherein the nebulizing assembly is in fluid communication with the second liquid storage chamber and is used to nebulize the liquid matrix to generate an aerosol; and A power supply component, used to provide power for the atomization component to atomize the liquid matrix; Wherein, when the connecting cover is in the second form, the main body is connected to the atomizer, and the first liquid storage cavity is in liquid communication with the second liquid storage cavity.

15. The aerosol generating device according to claim 14, characterized in that The channel includes an air pressure balance channel, and when the connecting cover is in the second form, the air pressure balance channel conducts air to connect the first liquid storage cavity and the second liquid storage cavity, so that the air pressure between the first liquid storage cavity and the second liquid storage cavity is balanced.

16. The aerosol generating device according to claim 15, characterized in that The main body comprises a base and a piston movable between a first position and a second position relative to the base, wherein when the piston is located at the first position, the air pressure balance channel is closed; and when the piston is located at the second position, the air pressure balance channel conducts air to connect the first liquid storage chamber and the second liquid storage chamber; Wherein, the atomizer includes a docking portion connected to the main body, and during the process of connecting the docking portion with the main body, the docking portion pushes the piston from the first position to the second position and maintains it.

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