Heating assembly of aerosol supply system and aerosol supply system

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model discloses a heating assembly of an aerosol supply system and the aerosol supply system. Wherein the heating assembly of the aerosol supply system comprises: a heating element configured to heat an aerosol-generating material within the aerosol supply system to generate an aerosol; the heating element is mounted on the damping base, and is mounted in the aerosol supply system through the damping base. According to the embodiment of the invention, the technical problem of how to reduce the damage risk of the heating element is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of aerosol supply, in particular to a heating component of an aerosol supply system and an aerosol supply system. Background Art

[0002] In the e-cigarette industry, an aerosol supply system is configured to generate an aerosol from an aerosol generating substrate (such as a tobacco-containing or tobacco leaf substrate) for a user to inhale. One type of aerosol supply system uses a heating element to heat the aerosol generating substrate. One challenge faced by such devices or systems is that if dropped, subjected to shock or vibration, such that the shock is directly transmitted to the fragile heating element, the heating element and other components may be damaged. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this purpose, the utility model provides a heating component of an aerosol supply system and an aerosol supply system, so as to solve the technical problem of how to reduce the risk of damage to the heating element.

[0004] In a first aspect, the utility model provides a heating component of an aerosol supply system, the heating component comprising:

[0005] a heating element configured to heat an aerosol generating material in the aerosol supply system to generate an aerosol;

[0006] a shock-absorbing base, wherein the heating element is mounted on the shock-absorbing base and is mounted in the aerosol supply system through the shock-absorbing base.

[0007] In one technical solution of the above heating component,

[0008] the shock-absorbing base comprises a base body and an elastomer provided on an outer surface of the base body, and the elastomer on the base body absorbs and disperses shocks and vibrations from the system and the outside.

[0009] In one technical solution of the above heating component,

[0010] the elastomer is disposed to cover the periphery of the base body and form an elastic layer. Based on the elastic layer, it can serve as a compliant spring, and wrapping the base can absorb and disperse shocks and vibrations from all directions. Specifically, protrusions are provided on the elastic layer to improve the shockproof effect. The protrusions are circumferentially provided along the periphery of the base body. Since the outer periphery of the base is in direct contact with the aerosol supply system, setting the protrusions to be raised can improve the shockproof effect. Further, the protrusions are integrally formed with the elastic layer to form a whole, making the structure more firm.

[0011] In one technical solution of the above heating component,

[0012] The elastomers are provided with at least two and are circumferentially spaced around the periphery of the base body. While achieving the effect of absorbing and dispersing impacts and vibrations in all directions, the spaced arrangement can reduce the elastomer material, thereby reducing costs.

[0013] In one technical solution of the above heating assembly,

[0014] The base body and / or the elastomers are made of thermoplastic elastomers. The thermoplastic elastomers have a certain hardness to firmly install the heating element, and at the same time, they have a certain elasticity to play a shock-absorbing role.

[0015] In one technical solution of the above heating assembly,

[0016] The material of the base body is different from that of the elastomers. Materials with different hardnesses and elasticities can be used. Alternatively, the base body can be made of a rigid material and the elastomers can be made of materials with a greater elastic force.

[0017] In one technical solution of the above heating assembly,

[0018] The base body and the elastomers are integrally formed by injection molding. Integral molding can improve the stability of the base.

[0019] In one technical solution of the above heating assembly,

[0020] The shock-absorbing base has a shock-absorbing structure. The shock-absorbing structure has a certain elastic space. Through the elastic space of the shock-absorbing structure, the impact energy can be absorbed, reducing the risk of damage to the heating element.

[0021] Specifically, the shock-absorbing structure is configured as a porous structure. The porous structure is provided inside the shock-absorbing base. Since the porous structure has a certain deformation space, during impact or vibration, the shock wave will be disrupted, thereby reducing the vibration damage to the internal heating element. Further, the porous structure is a honeycomb structure. The honeycomb structure includes a plurality of honeycomb units. Each of the plurality of honeycomb units has a plurality of side walls shared with adjacent honeycomb units. During the dropping process, the honeycomb geometric structure will be damaged and absorb the shock wave transmitted through the base, thereby reducing the peak acceleration of the fragile heating element and protecting the internal components. Even further, the honeycomb units cover the entire shock-absorbing base, which can effectively improve the ability to disperse and absorb shock waves.

[0022] In one technical solution of the above heating assembly,

[0023] The shock-absorbing base is made of a polymer. The base made of a polymer has a certain hardness to firmly install the heating element or other electronic components. At the same time, it has a certain elasticity to weaken the shock wave and play a shock-proof role.

[0024] In a second aspect, the present utility model provides an aerosol supply system, which comprises:

[0025] a housing configured to accommodate an aerosol generating material;

[0026] and a heating component as described in any one of the first aspects.

[0027] In a technical solution of the above aerosol supply system,

[0028] a bracket is provided in the housing, and the bracket is configured to mount the shock-absorbing base. The bracket cooperates with the shock-absorbing base to mount it. Compared with directly mounting the heating element on the bracket, the direct impact from the outside is reduced. Further, the elastomer and / or protrusion of the shock-absorbing base abuts against the bracket to improve the shock-absorbing effect.

[0029] One or more of the above technical solutions of the present utility model have at least one or more of the following beneficial effects:

[0030] In implementing the technical solution of the present utility model, by mounting the heating element in the aerosol supply system through the shock-absorbing base, the heating element can be effectively protected, and the impact and vibration from outside the system can be absorbed and dispersed, avoiding damage to it, thereby improving the durability and reliability of the heating element and its aerosol supply system.

[0031] Additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will be given in part in the following description, become apparent in part from the following description, or be learned through the practice of the present utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the disclosure of the present utility model will become more understandable. It is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that: these drawings are only for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present utility model. In addition, similar numbers in the drawings are used to represent similar components, wherein:

[0033] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a heating component of an aerosol supply system according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a heating component of an aerosol supply system according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a heating component of an aerosol supply system according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0036] Figure 4Schematic structural diagram of a heating component of an aerosol supply system according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 5 Schematic structural diagram of a heating component of an aerosol supply system according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 6 Schematic structural diagram of an aerosol supply system according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0039] Figure 7 Schematic structural diagram of an aerosol supply system according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0040] In the figure, the markings are: 100, heating component; 101, heating element; 102, shock-absorbing base; 1021, base body; 1022, elastic body; 1023, protrusion; 1024, honeycomb unit; 200, housing; 201, bracket. Detailed implementation manners

[0041] The following describes some embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principle of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0042] Term

[0043] Supply system

[0044] As used herein, the term "supply system" is intended to cover a system that delivers at least one substance to a user during use, and includes:

[0045] Combustible aerosol supply systems, such as cigarillos, cigars, and tobacco for pipe use or for self-rolling or self-making aerosol supply systems (whether based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, tobacco substitutes, or other smokable materials);

[0046] Non-combustible aerosol supply systems that release compounds from an aerosol-forming material without burning the aerosol-forming material, such as electronic aerosol supply systems, tobacco heating products, and hybrid systems, to generate aerosols using a combination of aerosol-forming materials; and

[0047] Non-aerosol supply systems that deliver at least one substance to a user orally, nasally, transdermally, or otherwise without forming an aerosol, including but not limited to lozenges, chewing gums, patches, articles including inhalable powders, and oral products (such as oral tobacco including snuff or moist snuff).

[0048] According to the present disclosure, a "combustible" aerosol supply system is an aerosol supply system in which the constituent aerosol - forming material of the aerosol supply system (or its components) burns or ignites during use to facilitate the delivery of at least one substance to a user.

[0049] In some embodiments, the supply system is a combustible aerosol supply system, such as a system selected from the group consisting of cigarillos and cigars.

[0050] In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a component for use in a combustible aerosol supply system, such as a filter, a filter rod, a filter segment, a tobacco rod, an overwrap, an aerosol modifier release component (such as a capsule, a wire, or a bead), or a paper (such as a forming paper or a tipping paper).

[0051] According to the present disclosure, a "non - combustible" aerosol supply system is an aerosol supply system in which the constituent aerosol - forming material of the aerosol supply system (or its components) does not burn or ignite while delivering at least one substance to a user.

[0052] In some embodiments, the supply system is a non - combustible aerosol supply system, such as, for example, a powered non - combustible aerosol supply system.

[0053] In some embodiments, the non - combustible aerosol supply system is also referred to as a vape device or an electronic aerosol supply system (END).

[0054] In some embodiments, the non - combustible aerosol supply system is an aerosol - forming material heating system, also referred to as a heat - not - burn system. An example of such a system is a tobacco heating system.

[0055] In some embodiments, the non - combustible aerosol supply system is a hybrid system that uses a combination of aerosol - forming materials to generate an aerosol, where one or more of the aerosol - forming materials can be heated. Each aerosol - forming material can be, for example, in the form of a solid, a liquid, or a gel. In some embodiments, the hybrid system includes a liquid or gel aerosol - forming material and a solid aerosol - forming material. The solid aerosol - forming material can include, for example, tobacco or a non - tobacco product.

[0056] Generally, a non - combustible aerosol supply system can include a non - combustible aerosol supply device and a consumable for use with the non - combustible aerosol supply device.

[0057] In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a consumable that includes an aerosol - forming material and is configured to be used with a non - combustible aerosol supply device. These consumables are sometimes referred to as articles in the present disclosure.

[0058] In some embodiments, a non-aerosol supply system, such as its non-aerosol supply device, may include a power source and a controller. The power source may be, for example, a power supply or a heat source. In some embodiments, the heat source includes a carbon matrix that can be energized to distribute power in the form of heat to an aerosol-forming material or a heat transfer material in proximity to the heat source.

[0059] In some embodiments, the non-aerosol supply system may include an area for receiving a consumable, an aerosol generator, an aerosol-forming area, a housing, a mouthpiece, a filter, and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0060] In some embodiments, a consumable for use with a non-aerosol supply device may include an aerosol-forming material, an aerosol-forming material storage area, an aerosol-forming material delivery component, an aerosol generator, an aerosol-forming area, a housing, a wrapper, a filter, a mouthpiece, and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0061] In some embodiments, the supply system is a non-aerosol supply system that delivers at least one substance to a user orally, nasally, transdermally, or otherwise without forming an aerosol, including but not limited to lozenges, chewing gums, patches, articles including inhalable powders, and oral products (such as oral tobacco including snuff or moist snuff).

[0062] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered may be an aerosol-forming material or a material not intended to be aerosolized. Optionally, either material may include one or more active ingredients, one or more flavorants, one or more aerosol-forming agent materials, and / or one or more other functional materials.

[0063] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered includes an active substance. As used herein, an active substance may be a physiologically active material, which is a material intended to effect or enhance a physiological response. The active substance may be selected, for example, from nutraceuticals, nootropics, psychoactive substances. The active substance may be naturally occurring or synthetically obtained. The active substance may include, for example, caffeine, taurine, theobromine, vitamins (such as B6 or B12 or C), melatonin or its components, derivatives, or combinations. The active substance may include one or more components, derivatives, or extracts of tobacco or other plants.

[0064] In some embodiments, the active substance includes caffeine, melatonin, or vitamin B12.

[0065] As described herein, the active substance can comprise or be derived from one or more plants or their components, derivatives, or extracts. As used herein, the term "plant" includes any material derived from a plant, including but not limited to extracts, leaves, bark, fibers, stems, roots, seeds, flowers, fruits, pollen, hulls, husks, etc. Alternatively, the material can comprise active compounds naturally present in plants, obtained by synthesis. The material can be in the form of a liquid, gas, solid, powder, dust, crushed particles, fines, pellets, fragments, strips, sheets, etc.

[0066] Examples of plants are tobacco, eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa, fennel, lemongrass, mint, spearmint, red tea tree, chamomile, flax, ginger, ginkgo, hazelnut, hibiscus, bay laurel, licorice, matcha, yerba mate, orange peel, papaya, rose, sage, tea (e.g., green tea or black tea), thyme, clove, cinnamon, coffee, anise (fennel), basil, bay leaf, cardamom, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, red pepper, rosemary, saffron, lavender, lemon peel, peppermint, juniper, elderflower, vanilla, holly, perilla plant, turmeric, turmeric powder, sandalwood, coriander leaf, bergamot, neroli, myrtle, blackcurrant, valerian, Spanish pepper, mace, damar gum, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, chive, parsley, verbena, tarragon, geranium, mulberry, ginseng, theanine, theacrine, maca, ashwagandha, damiana, guanacaste tea, chlorophyll, baobab, or any combination thereof. The mint can be selected from the following mint varieties: wild mint, Mentha c.v., Egyptian mint, peppermint, Mentha spicata c.v., Mentha piperita c.v., spearmint, Mentha cordifolia, Mentha longifolia, pineapple mint, Mentha pulegium, Mentha spicata c.v., and apple mint.

[0067] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises or is derived from one or more plants or their components, derivatives, or extracts, and the plant is tobacco. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises or is derived from one or more plants or their components, derivatives, or extracts, and the plant is selected from eucalyptus, star anise, and cocoa.

[0068] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises or is derived from one or more plants or their components, derivatives, or extracts, and the plant is selected from red tea tree and fennel.

[0069] In some embodiments, the material to be conveyed includes flavorants. As used herein, the terms "flavorant" and "spice" refer to materials that, where permitted by local regulations, can be used to create the desired taste, aroma, or other somatic sensations in a product for adult consumers. It can include naturally occurring flavorant materials, plants, plant extracts, synthetically obtained materials, or combinations thereof (such as tobacco, licorice, hydrangea, eugenol, Japanese magnolia leaf, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, maple, matcha, menthol, Japanese mint, anise (fennel), cinnamon, turmeric, Indian spices, Asian spices, herbs, wintergreen, cherry, berries, cranberries, peach, apple, orange, mango, citrus, lemon, lime, tropical fruits, papaya, rhubarb, grape, durian, pitaya, cucumber, blueberry, mulberry, citrus fruits, Drambuie, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, spearmint, mint, lavender, aloe, cardamom, celery, quassia bark, nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, khat, sorghum, betel leaf, coriander, pine, honey essence, rose oil, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, orange blossom, cherry blossom, cinnamon, coriander, cognac, jasmine, ylang-ylang, sage, fennel, mustard, green pepper, ginger, coriander, coffee, peppermint oil from any species of the genus Mentha, eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa, lemongrass, adzuki bean, flax, ginkgo leaf, hazelnut, hibiscus, bay, yerba mate, orange peel, rose, tea (such as green tea or black tea), thyme, juniper, elderberry, basil, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, chili pepper, rosemary, saffron, lemon peel, mint, costmary, turmeric, coriander, myrtle, blackcurrant, valerian, Spanish sweet pepper, mace, damiana, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, wild leek, parsley, verbena, tarragon, limonene, thymol, camphene), flavor enhancers, bitter receptor site blockers, sensory receptor site activators or stimulants, sugars and / or sugar substitutes (such as sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin, cyclamate, lactose, sucrose, glucose, fructose, sorbitol or mannitol), and other additives such as charcoal, chlorophyll, minerals, plants, or breath fresheners. It can be a mimetic, synthetic, or natural ingredient or a mixture thereof. It can be in any suitable form, for example, a liquid such as an oil, a solid such as a powder, or a gas.

[0070] In some embodiments, the flavorant includes menthol, spearmint, and / or peppermint. In some embodiments, the flavorant includes flavorant components of cucumber, blueberry, citrus fruits, and / or cranberries. In some embodiments, the flavorant includes eugenol. In some embodiments, the flavorant includes flavorant components extracted from tobacco.

[0071] In some embodiments, in addition to or instead of aromatic or gustatory nerves, flavorants can include sensates, which are designed to achieve somatosensation typically induced and perceived by the stimulation of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve) by chemicals, and these can include agents that provide heating, cooling, tingling, numbing effects. Suitable heat-effect agents can be, but are not limited to, vanillyl ethyl ether, and suitable coolants can be, but are not limited to, cineole, WS-3.

[0072] An aerosol-generating material is a material that is capable of generating an aerosol when heated, irradiated, or electrified in any other way, for example. The aerosol-generating material can be in solid, liquid, or gel form, for example, and it may or may not contain an active substance and / or a flavor. In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material can include an "amorphous solid", which can alternatively be referred to as a "mass solid" (i.e., non-fibrous). In some embodiments, the amorphous solid can be a dry gel. An amorphous solid is a solid material that can retain some fluid (such as a liquid) within it. In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material can include, for example, from about 50 wt%, 60 wt%, or 70 wt% of amorphous solid to about 90 wt%, 95 wt%, or 100 wt% of amorphous solid.

[0073] The aerosol-generating material can include one or more active substances and / or flavorants, one or more aerosol-forming agent materials, and optionally one or more other functional materials.

[0074] The aerosol-forming agent material can include one or more components capable of forming an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming agent material can include one or more of glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butanediol, erythritol, meso-erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, glycerol diacetate mixture, benzyl benzoate, benzyl phenyl acetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.

[0075] The one or more other functional materials can include one or more of a pH regulator, a colorant, a preservative, a binder, a filler, a stabilizer, and / or an antioxidant.

[0076] The material can be present on or in a carrier to form a substrate. The carrier can be or include, for example, paper, card, cardboard, hardboard, recombined material, plastic material, ceramic material, composite material, glass, metal, or metal alloy. In some embodiments, the carrier includes a receptor. In some embodiments, the receptor is embedded within the material. In some alternative embodiments, the receptor is on one or either side of the material.

[0077] A consumable is an article that includes or consists of an aerosol - forming material, with part or all of the aerosol - forming material intended to be consumed by a user during use. The consumable can include one or more other components, such as an aerosol - forming material storage area, an aerosol - forming material delivery component, an aerosol - forming area, a housing, a wrapper, a mouthpiece, a filter, and / or an aerosol modifier. The consumable can also include an aerosol generator, such as a heater, which releases heat during use to cause the aerosol - forming material to generate an aerosol. The heater can include, for example, a combustible material, a material that can be heated by electrical conduction, or a susceptor.

[0078] A susceptor is a material that can be heated by penetration with a varying magnetic field (such as an alternating magnetic field). The susceptor can be a conductive material such that its penetration by the varying magnetic field causes inductive heating of the material. The heating material can be a magnetic material such that its penetration by the varying magnetic field causes hysteresis heating of the material. The susceptor can be both conductive and magnetic such that the susceptor can be heated by both heating mechanisms. In this document, a device configured to generate a varying magnetic field is referred to as a magnetic - field generator.

[0079] An aerosol modifier is a substance that is typically located downstream of the aerosol - forming area and is configured to modify the generated aerosol, for example, by changing the taste, flavor, acidity, or another property of the aerosol. The aerosol modifier can be provided in an aerosol - modifier release component that is operable to selectively release the aerosol modifier. For example, the aerosol modifier can be an additive or an adsorbent. For example, the aerosol modifier can include one or more of a flavoring, a coloring agent, water, and a carbon adsorbent. For example, the aerosol modifier can be a solid, a liquid, or a gel. The aerosol modifier can be in the form of a powder, a wire, or a granule. The aerosol modifier can be free of filter material.

[0080] An aerosol generator is a device configured to cause an aerosol to be generated from an aerosol - forming material. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is a heater that is configured to subject the aerosol - forming material to thermal energy in order to release one or more volatiles from the aerosol - forming material to form an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is configured to cause an aerosol to be generated from the aerosol - forming material without heating. For example, the aerosol generator can be configured to subject the aerosol - forming material to one or more of vibration, increased pressure, or electrostatic energy.

[0081] The present disclosure relates to an aerosol supply system (which may also be referred to as a vapor supply system), such as an atomizer or an electronic cigarette. In the following description, the term "electronic cigarette" may sometimes be used, but it will be understood that this term may be used interchangeably with aerosol supply system / device and electronic aerosol supply system / device. Further, as is common in the art, the terms "aerosol" and "vapor" and related terms such as "evaporation", "atomization" and "aerosolization" are generally used interchangeably.

[0082] An aerosol supply system (electronic cigarette) typically (although not always) includes modular components, which include a reusable device portion and a replaceable (disposable / consumable) cartridge component. Generally, the replaceable cartridge component will include an aerosol generating material and an evaporator (which may be collectively referred to as an "atomizer"), and the reusable device portion will include a power source (e.g., a rechargeable power source) and a control circuit. It will be understood that these different portions may include additional elements depending on their function. For example, the reusable device portion will typically include a user interface for receiving user input and displaying operational status characteristics, and the replaceable cartridge device portion includes a temperature sensor for assisting in temperature control in some cases. The cartridge is electrically and mechanically coupled to the control unit for use, for example, using threads, a bayonet, or a magnetic coupling with appropriately arranged electrical contacts. When the aerosol generating material in the cartridge is depleted, or the user wishes to switch to a different cartridge with a different aerosol generating material, the cartridge can be removed from the reusable component, and a replacement cartridge is attached in its place. Systems and devices that conform to this type of two-piece modular configuration are generally referred to as two-piece systems / devices.

[0083] Electronic aerosol supply systems generally have a generally elongated shape. To provide a specific example, some embodiments of the present disclosure will be considered to include such a generally elongated two-piece system that employs a disposable cartridge. However, it will be understood that the basic principles described herein may equally apply to different configurations, such as a one-piece system or a modular system including more than two components, a refillable device and a single-use disposable article, and other overall shapes, such as those based on the so-called pod-mode high-performance devices that typically have a cartridge-like shape. More generally, it will be understood that certain embodiments of the present disclosure are based on an aerosol supply system that is operatively configured to provide functions in accordance with the principles described herein, and the construction of the system configured to provide the functions of certain embodiments of the present disclosure is not of primary importance.

[0084] As described in the background art, when the aerosol supply system drops, is impacted or vibrates, the heating element and other components may be damaged. Existing heating elements are usually directly fixed on a rigid plastic base, which is usually assembled or integrally formed with the bracket or housing of the aerosol supply system. Such a base does not provide shock absorption function, allowing the impact to be directly transmitted to the fragile heating element, causing damage to the heating element. Based on this, the present utility model proposes a heating assembly of an aerosol supply system with shock absorption function.

[0085] Referring to the attached Figure 1 , Figure 1 shows an example of a heating assembly of an aerosol supply system. The heating assembly 100 includes: a heating element 101 and a shock-absorbing base 102. The heating element 101 is used to heat the aerosol-generating material in the aerosol supply system to generate aerosol; the heating element 101 is installed on the shock-absorbing base 102 and installed in the aerosol supply system through the shock-absorbing base 102. By installing the heating element 101 in the aerosol supply system through the shock-absorbing base 102, the heating element 101 can be effectively protected, absorbing and dispersing the impact and vibration from outside the system, avoiding its damage, thereby improving the durability and reliability of the heating element 101 and its aerosol supply system.

[0086] It should be noted that for the purpose of illustrating the technical solution of the present invention, Figure 1 only a partial structural schematic diagram of the heating assembly 100 is shown, not to convey the specific positions and fixed structural patterns of various components. For example, the heating element 101 can be at any position on the shock-absorbing base 102. The heating element 101 can also include other heating components, such as heating wires or conducting parts, etc., not limited to the shapes and positions shown in the figure; the shock-absorbing base 102 can be any structure and form with shock absorption function, as long as it has shock absorption function and can cooperate with the heating element 101 to be installed in the aerosol supply system, not limited to the shape in the figure. It should also be understood that the heating assembly 100 can include Figure 1 other components not shown, such as sensors, etc., without specific limitations. When other components are arranged on the shock-absorbing base 102, the shock-absorbing base 102 can protect them from impact damage.

[0087] The technical solution of the present utility model will be described below through specific examples. For the convenience of understanding, in the examples of the present utility model, the heating element 101 all adopts the form of heating needles in the figure, and the shock-absorbing base 102 is arranged to wrap the bottom of the heating needles. Other forms of base settings with the same shock absorption effect should be within the protection scope of the present invention without departing from the concept of the technical solution of the present invention.

[0088] Example 1

[0089] As Figure 2As shown, the shock-absorbing base 102 includes a base body 1021 and an elastomer 1022 disposed on the outer surface of the base body 1021. The base body 1021 can stably fix the heating needle or related electronic components in the direction of the heating needle. The elastomer 1022 can act as a compliant spring to absorb and disperse impacts and vibrations from outside the aerosol supply system, thereby protecting the heating needle from damage.

[0090] In one embodiment, the elastomer 1022 is coated around the periphery of the base body 1021 to form an elastic layer. Referring to Figure 2 , the elastic layer completely wraps the side periphery of the base body 1021 to form a protection on each surface where the base body 1021 contacts the aerosol supply system, reducing impacts from all directions. Further, protrusions 1023 are provided on the elastic layer. The protrusions 1023 are circumferentially arranged along the periphery of the base body 1021, that is, around the elastic layer for one circle, to improve the shock resistance. Among them, the protrusions 1023 can be integrally formed with the elastic layer, and the structure is more stable.

[0091] In one embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, the elastomer 1022 has at least two and is circumferentially spaced around the periphery of the base body 1021, which can save material costs while bringing a shock-absorbing effect. At the same time, the spaced arrangement can provide a certain deformation space between the base body 1021 and the aerosol supply system. When being impacted or dropped, the deformation space can dissipate the impact energy, which is more beneficial to protecting the heating element 101. In this example, it is preferred to set the elastomer 1022 at the corners of the base body 1021, which is more beneficial to dispersing impacts and reducing vibrations.

[0092] In one embodiment, the base body 1021 can be made of rigid plastic or elastomer, and can be thermosetting plastic or thermoplastic elastomer; the elastomer 1022 can be made of thermoplastic plastic or thermosetting elastomer. Preferably, the thermoplastic elastomer is liquid silicone. The thermoplastic elastomer is also called artificial rubber or synthetic rubber, which has excellent properties such as high elasticity, aging resistance, and oil resistance of traditional cross-linked vulcanized rubber. At the same time, it has the characteristics of convenient processing and a wide range of processing methods of ordinary plastics. It can be produced by injection molding. Using thermoplastic elastomer can make the base body 1021 have a certain hardness to firmly hold the heating element 101, and it has elasticity to avoid damage to the heating element 101 due to vibration and impact. Further, the material of the base body 1021 can be different from the material of the elastomer 1022. Different hardness and elastic materials can be used. Or the base body 1021 can use rigid material and the elastomer 1022 can use material with greater elastic force. At least one of them is an elastic material.

[0093] In one embodiment, the base body 1021 and the elastomer 1022 are integrally formed by injection molding. The base body 1021 and the elastomer 1022 can be manufactured by a two-shot injection molding process. The base body 1021 is formed of a rigid plastic in the first injection, and then in the second injection, an elastic material is coated on the side surface of the base body 1021. In this way, the elastomer 1022 is bonded to the base body 1021 to form an integrated component.

[0094] Example 2

[0095] The shock-absorbing base 102 has a shock-absorbing structure with a certain elastic space. Due to the energy absorption characteristic of the elastic space of the shock-absorbing structure, during a drop impact, the shock wave will be dissipated, and the peak acceleration will be reduced, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the fragile heating needle.

[0096] In one embodiment, the shock-absorbing structure can be a porous structure with a certain deformation space. Plastic deformation can dissipate the impact energy, thereby protecting the internal components. Further, as Figure 4 shown, the porous structure is a honeycomb structure. The honeycomb structure includes a plurality of honeycomb cells 1024, where the plurality of honeycomb cells 1024 each have a plurality of side walls shared with adjacent honeycomb cells 1024. Each honeycomb cell 1024 has a hexagonal cross-section. In the case of a relatively large impact intensity, the plastic deformation of the honeycomb cells 1024 will absorb the impact energy instead of transmitting the energy to the internal components. Due to the air gaps in the honeycomb structure, compared with a solid shock-absorbing base 102, there is less heat loss and the weight is lighter. In this example, the honeycomb cells 1024 cover the shock-absorbing base 102, and the shock-absorbing effect can be optimized by adjusting the density, cell size, and wall thickness of the honeycomb cells 1024. Since the shock-absorbing structure itself has an elastic gap, the shock-absorbing base 102 can be made of a rigid plastic or a thermoplastic elastomer. It should be understood that the shock-absorbing structure can also be used for other components of the aerosol supply system, such as between the housing of the aerosol supply system and the bracket of the heating component.

[0097] Example 3

[0098] As Figure 5 shown, based on the above Examples 1 and 2, the shock-absorbing base 102 includes a base body 1021 and an elastomer 1022 provided on the outer surface of the base body 1021. At the same time, the base body 1021 has a shock-absorbing structure. The elastomer 1022 and the base body 1021 have a dual shock-absorbing effect, further protecting the heating element 101 and improving its durability and reliability. In this example, for the specific structures of the shock-absorbing structure of the base body 1021 and the elastomer 1022, refer to Examples 1 and 2, and the repeated parts will not be elaborated here.

[0099] In one embodiment based on the above example, the shock-absorbing base 102 is made of a polymer. The shock-absorbing base 102 can still firmly fix the heating needle in the Z direction while allowing compliance in the X and Y directions.

[0100] Further, as Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, the present utility model provides an aerosol supply system, which includes:

[0101] A housing 200 configured to accommodate aerosol-generating materials;

[0102] And a heating assembly 100 as described in any one of the above examples.

[0103] In one embodiment, as Figure 6 shown, a bracket 201 is provided inside the housing 200. The bracket 201 mounts the shock-absorbing base 102. In this example, the shock-absorbing base 102 is the shock-absorbing base 102 as in Example 1, and its elastomer 1022 and protrusions 1023 abut against the bracket 201 to suppress and disperse the shock and vibration conducted from the bracket 201.

[0104] In one embodiment, as Figure 7 shown, a bracket 201 is provided inside the housing 200. The bracket 201 mounts the shock-absorbing base 102. In this example, the shock-absorbing base 102 is the shock-absorbing base 102 as in Example 2, and its shock-absorbing base 102 having a honeycomb structure abuts against the bracket 201 to suppress and disperse the shock and vibration conducted from the bracket 201.

[0105] For the specific descriptions of the structures and functional effects of the heating element 101 in the heating assembly 100 and the various parts of the shock-absorbing base 102, reference can be made to the content in the above examples, and the repeated parts will not be elaborated. It should also be understood that the aerosol supply system further includes other components not shown in the figures, such as a chamber for accommodating aerosol-generating materials, control elements, etc., and the specific structures are not limited.

[0106] Those skilled in the art can understand that the various structures in the system can be adaptively disassembled or combined. Such disassembly or combination of specific modules will not cause the technical solution to deviate from the principle of the present utility model. Therefore, the technical solutions after disassembly or combination will all fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0107] In the description of this specification, the descriptions referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0108] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically and clearly defined.

[0109] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, terms such as "install", "connect", "connection", "fix", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly defined. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0110] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. Those of ordinary skill in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A heating assembly for an aerosol supply system, characterized in that: The heating assembly comprises: a heating element configured to heat an aerosol generating material within the aerosol supply system to generate an aerosol; A shock absorbing base, the heating element is mounted on the shock absorbing base and is mounted in the aerosol supply system through the shock absorbing base.

2. The heating assembly of the aerosol supply system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shock-absorbing base includes a base body and an elastic body arranged on the outer surface of the base body.

3. The heating assembly of the aerosol supply system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic body is disposed around the periphery of the base body to form an elastic layer.

4. The heating assembly of the aerosol supply system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic layer is provided with protrusions.

5. The heating assembly of the aerosol supply system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The protrusion is arranged along the circumference of the outer periphery of the base body.

6. The heating assembly of the aerosol supply system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The protrusion is integrally formed with the elastic layer.

7. The heating assembly of the aerosol supply system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic bodies include at least two elastic bodies which are circumferentially spaced around the periphery of the base body.

8. The heating assembly of the aerosol supply system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base body and / or the elastic body are made of thermoplastic elastomer.

9. The heating assembly of the aerosol supply system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base body is made of a material different from that of the elastomer.

10. The heating assembly of the aerosol supply system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base body and the elastic body are formed into one piece by injection molding.

11. A heating assembly of an aerosol supply system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The shock-absorbing base has a shock-absorbing structure, and the shock-absorbing structure has a certain elastic space.

12. The heating assembly of the aerosol supply system according to claim 11, characterized in that The shock absorbing structure is configured as a porous structure, and the porous structure is arranged in the shock absorbing base.

13. The heating assembly of the aerosol supply system according to claim 12, characterized in that: The porous structure is a honeycomb structure including a plurality of honeycomb units, wherein each of the plurality of honeycomb units has a plurality of side walls shared with adjacent honeycomb units.

14. The heating assembly of the aerosol supply system according to claim 13, characterized in that: The honeycomb units are spread all over the shock-absorbing base.

15. The heating assembly of the aerosol supply system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shock absorbing mount is made of a polymer.

16. An aerosol supply system, characterized in that: The system comprises: a housing configured to contain an aerosol generating material; And a heating component as described in any one of claims 1-15.

17. The aerosol supply system according to claim 16, characterized in that A bracket is arranged in the shell, and the bracket is configured to install the shock-absorbing base.

18. The aerosol supply system according to claim 17, characterized in that The elastic body and / or the protrusion of the shock-absorbing base abuts against the bracket.

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