Aerosol-generating device

Abstract

The aerosol generating device comprises a shell, a heating element and a lifting mechanism, a heating cavity is defined by the shell, a heating cigarette is placed in the heating cavity, the heating element is located in the heating cigarette to heat the heating cigarette, and the output end of the lifting mechanism is connected with the heating element so that the heating element can be moved out of the heating cavity from the bottom of the heating cavity. According to the aerosol generating device, the lifting mechanism is connected with the heating element, and after the heating cigarette is smoked, the heating element is controlled to move, so that the heating element is moved out of the heating cavity from the bottom of the heating cavity, the heating cigarette is separated from the heating element, and the heating cigarette is conveniently taken out of the heating cavity; the tobacco shreds are prevented from being separated from the cigarette paper and remaining in the heating cavity, and the problem that the heated cigarette can be taken out of the heating cavity only with large force is solved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Heated cigarettes use an aerosol generator to heat the cigarette to a certain temperature, causing the tobacco matrix to release smoke, thus avoiding the combustion process. When using a central heating aerosol generator to heat the cigarette, the tobacco matrix near the heating element will carbonize, coke, and shrink, and substances such as proteins, sugars, and glycerol in it will decompose, solidify, and adhere to the heating element. When the cigarette is pulled out after puffing, the tobacco shreds will sometimes adhere tightly to the heating element and detach from the cigarette paper, remaining as a whole in the heating chamber; sometimes a lot of force is required to pull the cigarette out. The above-mentioned needle-sticking phenomenon is common in the aerosol generation process of heated cigarettes, which not only damages the consumer's user experience, but also is not conducive to the cleaning of the aerosol generator. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model provides an aerosol generating device to solve the technical problem of needle sticking during the heating process of heated cigarettes in the prior art.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution provided by the present utility model is as follows:

[0005] The utility model provides an aerosol generating device, comprising a shell, a heating element and a lifting mechanism. The shell is arranged to form a heating chamber, a heated cigarette is placed in the heating chamber, the heating element is located in the heated cigarette to heat the heated cigarette, and the output end of the lifting mechanism is connected to the heating element so that the heating element can be moved out of the heating chamber from the bottom of the heating chamber.

[0006] Furthermore, a through hole is formed on one end surface of the shell, and the heating element is moved out of the heating cavity through the through hole.

[0007] Furthermore, the diameter of the through hole is greater than or equal to the diameter of the heating element, and less than or equal to the diameter of the heated cigarette.

[0008] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes a driving motor, a sleeve and a lifting rod, the top end of the lifting rod is connected to the heating element, the lifting rod is located in the sleeve, and the output end of the driving motor is connected to the lifting rod to enable the lifting rod to move in the sleeve.

[0009] Furthermore, the top end of the lifting rod is threadedly connected or clamped to the heating element.

[0010] Furthermore, the aerosol generating device includes a button and a control device, the button is connected to the control device by signal, and the control device is connected to the drive motor by signal to control the drive motor to rotate or stop.

[0011] Furthermore, the aerosol generating device further includes a heat-insulating gasket, which is arranged between the lifting mechanism and the heating element.

[0012] Furthermore, the aerosol generating device includes a heat-insulating tube, and the sleeve and the lifting rod are covered with the heat-insulating tube.

[0013] Furthermore, the shape of the heating element is selected from one or more of a needle type, a column type, and a sheet type.

[0014] The aerosol generating device provided by the utility model is connected to the heating element by means of a lifting mechanism. After the heated cigarette is puffed, the heating element is controlled to move, thereby moving the heating element out of the heating chamber from the bottom of the heating chamber, separating the heated cigarette from the heating element, making it easier to remove the heated cigarette from the heating chamber, avoiding the tobacco shreds from being separated from the cigarette paper and remaining in the heating chamber, and also avoiding the problem of having to use a lot of force to remove the heated cigarette from the heating chamber. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the aerosol generating device in the embodiment of the present utility model in a cigarette smoking state;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the aerosol generating device in an embodiment of the utility model after the cigarette is smoked.

[0018] Reference numerals:

[0019] 1. Heating chamber; 2. Heating element; 31. Driving motor; 32. Sleeve; 33. Lifting rod; 4. Button; 5. Control device; 6. Thermal insulation gasket; 7. Thermal insulation tube; 8. Power supply module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to help those skilled in the art better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0021] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being “fixed on” or “set on” another element, it can be directly on the other element or indirectly set on the other element; when an element is referred to as being “connected to” another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or indirectly connected to the other element.

[0022] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0023] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" or "several" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0024] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification for people familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantive technical significance. Any structural modification, change in proportional relationship or adjustment of size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application without affecting the efficacy and purpose that can be achieved by this application.

[0025] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides an aerosol generating device, including a shell, a heating element 2 and a lifting mechanism. The shell is arranged to form a heating chamber 1, a heated cigarette is placed in the heating chamber 1, and the heating element 2 is located in the heated cigarette to heat the heated cigarette. The output end of the lifting mechanism is connected to the heating element 2 so that the heating element 2 can be moved out of the heating chamber 1 from the bottom of the heating chamber 1.

[0026] In an embodiment of the present application, the shell is arranged to form a heating chamber 1, and the heated cigarette is placed in the heating chamber 1. The diameter of the heating chamber 1 matches the diameter of the heated cigarette. When the heated cigarette is placed in the heating chamber 1, the heating element 2 extends into the interior of the heated cigarette to facilitate heating the heated cigarette. The size of the heating element 2 is smaller than the size of the heated cigarette. The output end of the lifting mechanism is connected to the heating element 2, which can drive the heating element 2 out of the heating chamber 1, and can also drive the heating element 2 back to the heating chamber 1. The heating element 2 moves out from the bottom of the heating chamber 1. When the lifting mechanism drives the heating element 2 to move out of the heating chamber 1, the heated cigarette is separated from the heating element 2 and falls into the heating chamber 1, making it convenient to directly take the heated cigarette out of the heating chamber 1 and discard it. The specific structure of the lifting mechanism is not limited.

[0027] The aerosol generating device of the embodiment of the present application is connected to the heating element 2 by means of a lifting mechanism. After the heated cigarette is puffed, the heating element 2 is controlled to move, so that the heating element 2 is moved out of the heating chamber 1 from the bottom of the heating chamber 1, so that the heated cigarette is separated from the heating element 2, making it easier to remove the heated cigarette from the heating chamber 1, avoiding the tobacco shreds from separating from the cigarette paper and remaining in the heating chamber 1, and also avoiding the problem of needing to use a lot of force to remove the heated cigarette from the heating chamber 1.

[0028] In some embodiments, a through hole is formed on one end surface of the shell, and the heating element 2 is moved out of the heating chamber 1 through the through hole. In the embodiment of the present application, a through hole is provided at the bottom end of the shell, and the heating element 2 can be moved out of or into the heating chamber 1 through the through hole. After the heating element 2 is moved out of the heating chamber 1, it is separated from the heated cigarette, and the heated cigarette remains in the heating chamber 1 for easy removal. The lifting mechanism drives the heating element 2 to move, replacing the manual removal of the heated cigarette in the prior art, saving time and effort, and the tobacco and cigarette paper are not easily separated.

[0029] Furthermore, the diameter of the through-hole is greater than or equal to the diameter of the heating element 2, and less than or equal to the diameter of the heated cigarette. It can be seen that the diameter of the through-hole is between the diameters of the heating element 2 and the heated cigarette, so that the lifting mechanism can move the heating element 2 out of the through-hole, leaving the heated cigarette in the heating chamber 1, and separating the heating element 2 from the heated cigarette. Specifically, the shape of the heating element 2 is selected from one or more of the following: needle, column, or plate.

[0030] In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism includes a drive motor 31, a sleeve 32, and a lifting rod 33. The top end of the lifting rod 33 is connected to the heating element 2, and the lifting rod 33 is located within the sleeve 32. The output end of the drive motor 31 is connected to the lifting rod 33 to enable the lifting rod 33 to move within the sleeve 32. It can be understood that the drive motor 31 drives the lifting rod 33 to move within the sleeve 32, thereby driving the heating element 2 to move out of the heating chamber 1 or move back into the heating chamber 1. The lifting mechanism is simple and easy to operate and can accurately drive the heating element 2. The lifting distance that the lifting rod 33 can be raised and lowered is greater than the length of the heating element 2, so that the heating element 2 can be completely moved out of the heating chamber 1.

[0031] It is understandable that the connection between the lifting rod 33 and the heating element 2 is not limited, as long as it plays the role of driving the heating element 2 to rise and fall. In the embodiment of the present application, in order to ensure the stability of the connection between the lifting rod 33 and the heating element 2, the top end of the lifting rod 33 is threaded or clamped to the heating element 2.

[0032] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device includes a button 4 and a control device 5. The button 4 is connected to the control device 5 by signal, and the control device 5 is connected to the drive motor 31 by signal to control the rotation or stop of the drive motor 31. In the embodiment of the present application, the button 4 is set on the outside of the aerosol generating device. Pressing the button 4 can enable the control device 5 to control the drive motor 31. After the puff is completed, the heating element 2 needs to be moved out of the heating chamber 1. The control device 5 controls the drive motor 31 to open, driving the lifting rod 33 to descend. The lifting rod 33 moves into the sleeve 32, so that the heating element 2 moves out of the heating chamber 1 through the through hole and separates from the heated cigarette. The drive motor 31 stops output. After the heated cigarette is removed from the heating chamber 1, the heating element 2 needs to be moved into the heating chamber 1. The control device 5 controls the lifting rod 33 to rise again. The lifting rod 33 moves out of the sleeve 32, so that the heating element 2 moves from the through hole into the heating chamber 1 for standby use. The button 4 is set on the outside of the device, which is simple and convenient to operate.

[0033] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device further comprises a thermal insulation gasket 6, which is disposed between the lifting mechanism and the heating element 2. The thermal insulation gasket 6 is disposed between the lifting mechanism and the heating element 2 to prevent heat from the heating element 2 from being transferred to the lifting rod 33 of the lifting mechanism, thereby preventing damage to the lifting rod 33.

[0034] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device includes an insulating tube 7, and the sleeve 32 and the lifting rod 33 are covered with the insulating tube 7. The sleeve 32 and the lifting rod 33 are covered in the insulating tube 7 to prevent the residual heat of the heating element 2 from affecting the operation of the above modules.

[0035] In the embodiment of the present application, the aerosol generating device is further provided with a power supply module 8 to supply power to the heating element 2 , the lifting mechanism and the control device 5 .

[0036] The aerosol generating device of the embodiment of the present application can rotate the driving motor 31 by pressing the button 4 after the heated cigarette is smoked, and the lifting rod 33 drives the heating element 2 to move out of the heating chamber 1. The user can directly discard the heated cigarette remaining in the heating chamber 1, thereby separating the heating element 2 from the tobacco. The user does not need to pull out the cigarette with force, and it also avoids the tobacco falling off and remaining in the heating chamber 1 when taking out the heated cigarette, thereby improving the user experience.

[0037] The above description of the disclosed embodiments will enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein but is intended to conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that: It includes a shell, a heating element and a lifting mechanism. The shell is arranged to form a heating chamber. The heated cigarette is placed in the heating chamber. The heating element is located in the heated cigarette to heat the heated cigarette. The output end of the lifting mechanism is connected to the heating element so that the heating element can be moved out of the heating chamber from the bottom of the heating chamber.

2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein A through hole is formed on one end surface of the shell, and the heating element is moved out of the heating cavity through the through hole.

3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, wherein: The diameter of the through hole is greater than or equal to the diameter of the heating element, and less than or equal to the diameter of the heated cigarette.

4. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism includes a driving motor, a sleeve and a lifting rod, the top end of the lifting rod is connected to the heating element, the lifting rod is located in the sleeve, and the output end of the driving motor is connected to the lifting rod to enable the lifting rod to move in the sleeve.

5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 4, characterized in that The top end of the lifting rod is threadedly connected or clamped to the heating element.

6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 4, characterized in that The aerosol generating device includes a button and a control device, wherein the button is connected to the control device by signal, and the control device is connected to the drive motor by signal to control the drive motor to rotate or stop.

7. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The aerosol generating device further comprises a heat-insulating gasket, which is arranged between the lifting mechanism and the heating element.

8. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The aerosol generating device comprises a heat-insulating tube, and the outer portion of the sleeve and the lifting rod is covered with the heat-insulating tube.

9. The aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The shape of the heating element is selected from one or more of a needle type, a column type, and a sheet type.

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