Cleaning tool for aerosol supply device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cleaning tool of an aerosol supply device. The cleaning tool is used for stretching into a cavity of the aerosol supply device to clean the cavity. The cleaning tool comprises a shell and a clamp, wherein the shell comprises a channel arranged in the shell; the clamp is at least partially arranged in the channel and can do reciprocating motion in the depth direction of the channel, and a clamping jaw is arranged at one end of the clamp; the clamping jaw can extend out of the channel along with the movement of the clamp along the channel or at least partially retract; wherein the clamping jaw is opened when extending out of the channel and is clamped when retracting into the channel. By switching the clamping jaw of the cleaning tool between the clamping state and the opening state, the cavity of the aerosol supply device can be cleaned, and the cleaning tool has the advantages of being simple and practical.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of aerosol supply, in particular to a cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device. Background Art

[0002] The aerosol supply system includes an aerosol supply device and an aerosol-generating product (such as a tobacco product). The aerosol-generating product is inserted into the heating chamber of the aerosol supply device, and the heating element of the aerosol supply device penetrates into the aerosol-generating matrix of the aerosol-generating product. The aerosol-generating product is heated by the heating element to obtain an aerosol.

[0003] As a consumable material, the aerosol-generating product needs to be taken out after heating is completed. In order to prevent the aerosol-generating product from breaking during the removal process and remaining in the heating chamber, the current solution is to set an extractor in the cavity of the aerosol supply device, insert the aerosol-generating product into the extractor, and after heating is completed, first take out the extractor and the aerosol-generating product as a whole, and then pull out the aerosol-generating product from the extractor. In this case, the friction between the aerosol-generating matrix and the heating element is less than the holding force between the aerosol-generating matrix and the packaging material. The aerosol-generating product can be easily pulled out, and no aerosol-generating matrix remains in the extractor.

[0004] However, since the operating logic of the existing extractor is somewhat different from the operating logic of traditional cigarette removal, the user may still directly hold the aerosol-generating product to extract it after finishing smoking. In this case, the friction between the aerosol-generating matrix and the heating element is greater than the holding force between the aerosol-generating matrix and the packaging material. If the user repeatedly pulls the aerosol-generating product, the aerosol-generating matrix will remain on the heating element and the extractor. Even if an end plug is added to the aerosol-generating product, there is a risk that the end plug will fall into the extractor. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present disclosure aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. The present disclosure provides a cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device, which is capable of grabbing an aerosol generating substrate and an end plug retained in a cavity.

[0006] The present disclosure provides a cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device, which is used to extend into a cavity of the aerosol supply device to clean the cavity, comprising:

[0007] a housing, comprising a passage disposed within the housing;

[0008] A clamp is at least partially disposed in the channel and can reciprocate along the depth direction of the channel, and one end of the clamp is provided with a clamping claw.

[0009] The clamping jaws can extend out of the channel or at least partially retract as the clamp moves along the channel; wherein the clamping jaws are open when extending out of the channel and clamped when retracting into the channel.

[0010] Optionally, the fixture includes:

[0011] a connecting rod, a portion of which enters the channel, a lower end of which is connected to the clamping claw, and an upper end of which passes through an opening at the top of the channel and is exposed outside the housing;

[0012] An operating handle is connected to the upper end of the connecting rod.

[0013] Optionally, a guide structure is provided between the connecting rod and the shell, and the guide structure includes a guide groove and a protrusion that slides with the guide groove. One of the guide groove and the protrusion is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting rod, and the other is provided on the inner wall of the channel.

[0014] Optionally, a first limiting portion is provided between the connecting rod and the shell, and the first limiting portion is configured to prevent the clamp from detaching from the shell when moving toward the bottom of the channel.

[0015] Optionally, a second limiting portion is provided between the connecting rod and the shell, and the second limiting portion is configured to prevent the clamp from detaching from the shell when moving toward the top of the channel.

[0016] Optionally, the cross-section of the operating handle is larger than the opening at the top of the channel.

[0017] Optionally, the cleaning tool further comprises an elastic reset member disposed between the clamp and the shell, and the elastic reset member is used to accumulate rebound force to drive the clamp to move to another position when the clamp is in one position.

[0018] Optionally, the elastic return member retracts the clamping jaw into the channel in an initial state, and elastically deforms and accumulates an upward elastic force when the clamping jaw moves toward extending out of the channel.

[0019] Optionally, in an initial state of the elastic return member, the clamping jaw at least partially extends out of the channel, and when the clamping jaw moves toward the retraction channel, it undergoes elastic deformation and accumulates an upward elastic force.

[0020] Optionally, the first limiting portion is the operating handle; and the second limiting portion is a groove wall of the guide groove close to the top of the channel.

[0021] Optionally, the clamping surface of the clamping jaw is further provided with an anti-slip protrusion.

[0022] Optionally, the material of the clamping jaw includes steel sheet.

[0023] Optionally, the thickness of the clamping jaw is 1 mm to 4 mm.

[0024] Optionally, the elastic return member is located outside the channel and is axially arranged between the top of the shell and the operating handle, and one end of the elastic return member is supported on the top end surface of the shell in the axial direction, and the other end is supported on the bottom end surface of the operating handle.

[0025] Optionally, a flange surface is further provided at the top end of the outer wall of the shell for supporting the elastic reset member.

[0026] The above one or more technical solutions of the present invention have at least one or more of the following beneficial effects:

[0027] This utility model designs a cleaning tool for cleaning the cavity of an aerosol supply device. The cleaning tool comprises a housing and a clamp partially disposed within the housing. The clamp's jaws retract into the housing to form a clamped state, and extend out of the housing to form an open state. In the open state, the jaws approach and contact a target object in the cavity. During the retraction process, the target object is clamped and then removed from the cavity, thereby achieving the desired cavity cleaning effect. This cleaning tool can be used to clean the heating cavity or extractor chamber of an aerosol supply device. It has a compact structure, simple operation, and excellent practicality.

[0028] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will become apparent from the following description or learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The disclosure of the present invention will become more easily understood with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that these drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Furthermore, similar numbers in the figures represent similar components, where:

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cleaning tool provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure when the clamping claws are retracted into the housing;

[0031] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 a cross-sectional view of the cleaning tool shown;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cleaning tool provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure when the clamping claws extend out of the housing;

[0033] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 a cross-sectional view of the cleaning tool shown;

[0034] Figure 5This is a schematic structural diagram of a cleaning tool provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure when the clamping claws extend out of the housing;

[0035] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 a cross-sectional view of the cleaning tool shown;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cleaning tool provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure when the clamping claws extend out of the housing;

[0037] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the cleaning tool shown.

[0038] Description of reference numerals:

[0039] 100 housing, 101 channel, 102 top opening, 103 bottom opening, 104 guide groove, 105 flange surface, 106 extension portion, 200 clamp, 201 clamping claw, 202 clamping portion, 203 claw hook, 204 connecting rod, 205 operating handle, 206 protrusion, 300 compression spring, 400 tension spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] Some embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] As used herein, the term "supply system" is intended to encompass a system that, in use, delivers at least one substance to a user, and includes:

[0042] Combustible aerosol delivery systems, such as cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars, and tobacco for pipe smoking or for rolling or making your own cigarettes (whether based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, tobacco substitutes or other smokeable material);

[0043] Non-flammable aerosol delivery systems that release compounds from an aerosol-generating material without burning the aerosol-generating material, such as electronic cigarettes, tobacco heating products, and hybrid systems to generate an aerosol using a combination of aerosol-generating materials; and

[0044] An aerosol-free delivery 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 gum, patches, products including inhalable powders, and oral products (e.g., oral tobacco including snuff or moist snuff), wherein the at least one substance may or may not include nicotine.

[0045] According to the present disclosure, a "combustible" aerosol supply system is an aerosol supply system in which the constituent aerosol-generating material of the aerosol supply system (or components thereof) burns or ignites during use to facilitate delivery of at least one substance to a user.

[0046] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a combustible aerosol delivery system, such as a system selected from the group consisting of a cigarette, a cigarillo, and a cigar.

[0047] In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a component for use in a combustible aerosol delivery system, such as a filter, a filter rod, a filter segment, a tobacco rod, an overflow, an aerosol modifier release component (such as a capsule, a thread, or a bead), or a paper (such as a plug wrap, a tipping paper, or a cigarette paper).

[0048] According to the present disclosure, a "non-flammable" aerosol supply system is an aerosol supply system in which the constituent aerosol-generating materials of the aerosol supply system (or components thereof) do not burn or ignite to deliver at least one substance to a user.

[0049] In some embodiments, the supply system is a non-flammable aerosol supply system, for example, a powered non-flammable aerosol supply system.

[0050] In some embodiments, the non-flammable aerosol delivery system is an electronic cigarette, also known as a vapor device or an electronic nicotine delivery system (END), although it should be noted that the presence of nicotine in the aerosol-generating material is not required.

[0051] In some embodiments, the non-flammable aerosol supply system is an aerosol generating material heating system, also known as a heat-not-burn system. An example of such a system is a tobacco heating system.

[0052] In some embodiments, the non-flammable aerosol delivery system is a hybrid system that uses a combination of aerosol-generating materials to generate an aerosol, wherein one or more of the aerosol-generating materials can be heated. Each aerosol-generating material can be, for example, in the form of a solid, liquid, or gel, and may or may not contain nicotine. In some embodiments, the hybrid system includes a liquid or gel aerosol-generating material and a solid aerosol-generating material. The solid aerosol-generating material can include, for example, tobacco or non-tobacco products.

[0053] Generally, a non-flammable aerosol supply system may include a non-flammable aerosol supply device and consumables for use with the non-flammable aerosol supply device.

[0054] In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to consumables that include an aerosol-generating material and are configured for use with a non-flammable aerosol supply device. These consumables are sometimes referred to in this disclosure as articles of manufacture.

[0055] In some embodiments, a non-flammable aerosol supply system, such as a non-flammable aerosol supply device thereof, can include a power source and a controller. The power source can be, for example, an electrical source or an exothermic source. In some embodiments, the exothermic source comprises a carbon matrix that can be powered to distribute power in the form of heat to an aerosol-generating material or a heat transfer material proximate to the exothermic source.

[0056] In some embodiments, a non-flammable aerosol supply system may include an area for receiving a consumable product, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generating region, a housing, a mouthpiece, a filter, and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0057] In some embodiments, consumables for use with a non-flammable aerosol supply device may include an aerosol generating material, an aerosol generating material storage area, an aerosol generating material delivery component, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generating area, a housing, a wrapper, a filter, a mouthpiece, and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0058] In some embodiments, the delivery system is an aerosol-free delivery system that delivers at least one substance to a user orally, nasally, transdermally, or in another manner without forming an aerosol, including but not limited to lozenges, chewing gum, patches, products including inhalable powders, and oral products (e.g., oral tobacco including snuff or moist snuff), wherein the at least one substance may or may not include nicotine.

[0059] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered can be an aerosol-generating material or a material not intended to be aerosolized. Either material can include one or more active ingredients, one or more flavoring agents, one or more aerosol-forming materials, and / or one or more other functional materials, as appropriate.

[0060] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered includes an active substance. As used herein, the active substance can be a physiologically active material, which is a material intended to achieve or enhance physiological reactions. The active substance can, for example, be selected from a nutrient, a nootropic, a psychoactive substance. The active substance can be naturally occurring or synthetically obtained. The active substance can include, for example, nicotine, caffeine, taurine, caffeine, vitamins (such as B6 or B12 or C), melatonin, or components, derivatives or combinations thereof. The active substance can include one or more components, derivatives or extracts of tobacco or other plants.

[0061] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises nicotine. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises caffeine, melatonin, or vitamin B12.

[0062] As described herein, active substances may include or be derived from one or more plants or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof. 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, husks, shells, and the like. Alternatively, the material may include an active compound naturally occurring in a plant, obtained synthetically. The material may be in the form of a liquid, gas, solid, powder, dust, crushed particles, granules, pellets, chips, strips, sheets, and the like.

[0063] Examples of plants are tobacco, eucalyptus, star anise, hemp, cocoa, fennel, lemongrass, mint, spearmint, red tea tree, chamomile, flax, ginger, ginkgo, hazelnut, hibiscus, bay, licorice, matcha, mate, orange peel, papaya, rose, sage, tea (e.g., green or black), thyme, cloves, cinnamon, coffee, aniseed (fennel), basil, bay leaf, cardamom, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, lavender, Grass, lemon peel, mint, juniper, elderberry, vanilla, wintergreen, perilla plant, turmeric, turmeric root powder, sandalwood, coriander leaf, bergamot, orange blossom, myrtle, black currant, valerian, Spanish bell pepper, nutmeg, damson, marjoram, olive, lemon mint, lemon basil, chives, parsley, verbena, tarragon, geranium, mulberry, ginseng, theanine, tetramethyluric acid, maca, Indian ginseng, damson, guana tea, chlorophyll, baobab tree or any combination thereof. Mint can be selected from the following mint varieties: wild mint, mint cv, Egyptian mint, peppermint, basil mint cv, peppermint cv, spearmint, heartleaf spearmint, longleaf mint, pineapple mint, lip calyx mint, spearmint cv, and apple mint.

[0064] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises or is derived from one or more plants or components, derivatives or extracts thereof, and the plant is tobacco. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises or is derived from one or more plants or components, derivatives or extracts thereof, and the plant is selected from eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa.

[0065] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises or is derived from one or more plants or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, and the plants are selected from the group consisting of Camellia sinensis and Fennel.

[0066] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered includes a flavoring. As used herein, the terms "flavoring" and "flavoring" refer to materials that can be used to produce a taste, fragrance, or other physical sensation desired by adult consumers in a product, where permitted by local regulations. It can include naturally occurring flavoring materials, plants, extracts of plants, synthetically obtained materials, or combinations thereof (e.g., tobacco, licorice, hydrangea, eugenol, Japanese magnolia leaves, chamomile, fenugreek, cloves, maple, matcha, menthol, Japanese mint, aniseed (fennel), cinnamon, turmeric, Indian spices, Asian spices, herbs, wintergreen, cherry, berry, cranberry, cranberry, peach, apple, orange, mango, tangerine, lemon, lime, tropical fruits, papaya, rhubarb, grape Durian, dragon fruit, cucumber, blueberry, mulberry, citrus fruits, Durling, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, spearmint, mint, lavender, aloe vera, cardamom, celery, bitter bean peel, 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, cilantro, coffee, mint oil from any species of the mint family, eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa, lemongrass, red beans, flax, ginkgo biloba, hazelnuts, hibiscus, laurel, yerba mate, orange peel, rose, tea (e.g., green or black), thyme, juniper, elderberry, basil, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, chili pepper, rosemary, saffron, lemon peel, mint, beefsteak, turmeric, coriander, myrtle, black currant, valerian, Spanish bell pepper, mace, dami The present invention also provides a kind of beverage that can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions, such as skin inflammation, rash ...

[0067] In some embodiments, flavorings include menthol, spearmint and / or peppermint. In some embodiments, flavorings include flavoring components of cucumber, blueberry, citrus fruit and / or cranberry. In some embodiments, flavorings include eugenol. In some embodiments, flavorings include flavoring components extracted from tobacco.

[0068] In some embodiments, in addition to or in place of aroma or taste nerves, flavoring agents may include sensates intended to achieve somatic sensations typically chemically induced and perceived by stimulation of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve), and these may include agents that provide heating, cooling, tingling, or numbing effects. Suitable thermal effect agents may be, but are not limited to, vanillyl ethyl ether, and suitable cooling agents may be, but are not limited to, eucalyptol, WS-3.

[0069] An aerosol generating material is a material that is capable of generating an aerosol when heated, irradiated or energized in any other way. The aerosol generating material may, for example, be in the form of a solid, liquid or gel, which may or may not contain active substances and / or fragrances. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating material may include an "amorphous solid", which may alternatively be referred to as a "monolithic solid" (i.e., non-fibrous). In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may be a dry gel. An amorphous solid is a solid material that can retain some fluid (e.g., liquid) within it. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating material may, for example, include from about 50 wt%, 60 wt% or 70 wt% amorphous solid to about 90 wt%, 95 wt% or 100 wt% amorphous solid.

[0070] The aerosol-generating material may comprise one or more active substances and / or flavouring agents, one or more aerosol-former materials, and optionally one or more other functional materials.

[0071] The aerosol-forming material may include one or more components capable of forming an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming material may include one or more of glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, meso-erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, a mixture of diacetic glycerides, benzyl benzoate, benzylphenyl acetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.

[0072] The one or more other functional materials may include one or more of a pH adjuster, a colorant, a preservative, a binder, a filler, a stabilizer, and / or an antioxidant.

[0073] The material may be present on or within a carrier to form a substrate. The carrier may be or include, for example, paper, cardboard, paperboard, reconstituted material, plastic material, ceramic material, composite material, glass, metal, or metal alloy. In some embodiments, the carrier includes the susceptor. In some embodiments, the susceptor is embedded within the material. In some alternative embodiments, the susceptor is on one or either side of the material.

[0074] A consumable is an article comprising or consisting of an aerosol-generating material, some or all of which is intended to be consumed by a user during use. A consumable may include one or more other components, such as an aerosol-generating material storage area, an aerosol-generating material delivery component, an aerosol-generating region, a housing, a wrapper, a mouthpiece, a filter, and / or an aerosol modifier. A consumable may also include an aerosol generator, such as a heater, which releases heat during use to cause the aerosol-generating material to generate an aerosol. The heater may, for example, comprise a combustible material, a material that can be heated by electrical conduction, or a susceptor.

[0075] A susceptor is a material that can be heated by penetrating it with a varying magnetic field (e.g., an alternating magnetic field). The susceptor can be a conductive material, such that penetration by the varying magnetic field results in inductive heating of the heated material. The heated material can be a magnetic material, such that penetration by the varying magnetic field results in hysteresis heating of the heated material. A susceptor can be both conductive and magnetic, allowing it to be heated by both heating mechanisms. A device configured to generate a varying magnetic field is referred to herein as a magnetic field generator.

[0076] An aerosol modifier is a substance typically located downstream of an aerosol generation region that is configured to modify the generated aerosol, for example, by changing the taste, flavor, acidity, or another characteristic of the aerosol. The aerosol modifier can be disposed 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 colorant, 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, string, or granules. The aerosol modifier can be free of filter material.

[0077] An aerosol generator is a device configured to cause an aerosol to be generated from an aerosol-generating material. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is a heater configured to subject the aerosol-generating material to thermal energy to release one or more volatiles from the aerosol-generating material to form an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is configured to cause an aerosol to be generated from the aerosol-generating material without heating. For example, the aerosol generator can be configured to subject the aerosol-generating material to one or more of vibration, increased pressure, or electrostatic energy.

[0078] The present disclosure relates to an aerosol supply system (which may also be referred to as a vapor supply system), such as a nebulizer or an electronic cigarette. In the following description, the term "electronic cigarette" or "electronic cigarette" may sometimes be used, but it will be understood that this term can be used interchangeably with aerosol supply system / device and electronic aerosol supply system / device. In addition, as is common in the art, the terms "aerosol" and "vapor" and related terms such as "evaporation," "atomization," and "aerosolization" are often used interchangeably.

[0079] Aerosol supply systems (electronic cigarettes) typically (although not always) include modular components that include a reusable device part and a replaceable (disposable / consumable) cartridge part. Typically, the replaceable cartridge part will include an aerosol generating material and a vaporizer (which can be collectively referred to as an "atomizer"), and the reusable device part will include a power supply (e.g., a rechargeable power supply) and a control circuit. It will be understood that these different parts may include additional elements depending on the function. For example, the reusable device part will typically include a user interface for receiving user input and displaying operating status features, and the replaceable cartridge device part includes a temperature sensor for helping to control temperature in some cases. The cartridge is electrically and mechanically connected to the control unit for use, for example, using a thread, a bayonet, or a magnetic connection with appropriately arranged electrical contacts. When the aerosol generating material in the cartridge is exhausted, or when the user wishes to switch to a different cartridge with a different aerosol generating material, the cartridge can be removed from the reusable part and a replacement cartridge attached to its appropriate position. Systems and devices that conform to this type of two-piece modular configuration may generally be referred to as two-piece systems / devices.

[0080] Electronic cigarettes typically 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 employing a disposable cartridge. However, it will be understood that the basic principles described herein can be equally applicable to different configurations, such as a one-piece system or a modular system comprising more than two components, refillable devices and single-use disposables, as well as other overall shapes, such as high-performance devices based on so-called box-shaped models that typically have a box 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 functionality according to the principles described herein, and that the structural aspects of the system configured to provide functionality according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure are not primarily important.

[0081] The structure of the cleaning tool of the aerosol supply device of the present invention will be described in detail below by way of specific embodiments.

[0082] This embodiment provides a cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device, which is used to extend into the cavity of the aerosol supply device to clean the cavity. The cleaning tool includes a housing 100 and a clamp 200. The housing 100 defines a channel 101. The clamp 200 is at least partially disposed within the channel 101 and can reciprocate along the depth of the channel 101. One end of the clamp 200 is provided with a clamping jaw 201. The clamping jaw 201 can extend out of the channel 101 or at least partially retract as the clamp 200 moves along the channel 101. The clamping jaw 201 opens when extending out of the channel 101 and tightens when retracting into the channel 101.

[0083] The clamp 200 includes a connecting rod 204, an operating handle 205, and a clamping jaw 201. The connecting rod 204 partially enters the channel 101, the lower end of the connecting rod 204 is connected to the clamping jaw 201, and the upper end passes through the opening at the top of the channel 101 and is exposed outside the housing 100; the operating handle 205 is connected to the upper end of the connecting rod 204. For example, see Figure 2 The housing 100 has a top opening 102 at the top and a bottom opening 103 at the bottom. Both the top opening 102 and the bottom opening 103 are connected to the channel 101. The lower end of the connecting rod 204 is connected to the clamping jaw 201. The upper end of the connecting rod 204 passes through the bottom opening 103, the channel 101, and the top opening 102 in sequence before being connected to the operating handle 205. The lower end of the connecting rod 204 and the upper end of the clamping jaw 201 are located in the channel 101.

[0084] In a possible implementation, a guide structure is provided between the connecting rod 204 and the housing 100, the guide structure including a guide groove 104 and a protrusion 206 that slides with the guide groove 104, one of the guide groove 104 and the protrusion 206 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting rod 204, and the other is provided on the inner wall of the channel 101. For example, Figure 2 As shown, the inner wall of the channel 101 is provided with a guide groove 104, the length direction of the guide groove 104 is parallel to the depth direction of the channel 101, and the outer peripheral surface of the connecting rod 204 is provided with a protrusion 206, which is arranged in the guide groove 104. When the connecting rod 204 moves relative to the shell 100, the guide groove 104 will limit the movement direction of the protrusion 206, thereby guiding the connecting rod 204 to move along the depth direction of the channel 101.

[0085] In order to constrain the movement of the connecting rod 204 in the housing 100 and prevent the connecting rod 204 from being separated from the housing 100 during movement, a limiting structure is further provided between the connecting rod 204 and the housing 100.

[0086] In one possible implementation, the limiting structure includes a first limiting portion, which is configured to prevent the clamp 200 from detaching from the housing 100 when moving toward the bottom opening 103 of the channel 101. In some embodiments, the first limiting portion can be provided on the inner wall of the channel 101 and close to the bottom opening 103. In some embodiments, the first limiting member can be provided at the end of the connecting rod 204 exposed outside the channel 101. For example, when the cross-section of the operating handle 205 is larger than the top opening 102 at the top of the channel 101, the operating handle 205 can constitute the first limiting portion, thereby preventing the clamp 200 from completely detaching from the channel 101 when moving toward the bottom opening 103 of the channel 101.

[0087] In another possible implementation, the limiting structure includes a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion, the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion being disposed between the connecting rod 204 and the housing 100. The first limiting portion is configured to prevent the clamp 200 from escaping from the housing 100 when moving toward the bottom of the channel 101, and the second limiting portion is configured to prevent the clamp 200 from escaping from the housing 100 when moving toward the top of the channel 101. The first limiting portion may be disposed on the inner wall of the channel 101 near the bottom opening 103, or may be disposed at the end of the connecting rod 204 exposed to the outside of the channel 101. For example, the cross-sectional dimensions of the operating handle 205 may be larger than the dimensions of the top opening 102 of the channel 101. This prevents the clamp 200 from escaping from the housing 100 when moving toward the bottom opening 103 of the channel 101, thereby preventing the operating handle 205 from passing through the channel 101. In this case, the operating handle 205 serves as the first limiting portion. The second limiting portion can be provided on the inner wall of the channel 101. For example, a protrusion 206 structure can be provided on the inner wall of the channel 101 so that when the connecting rod 204 moves toward the top opening 102 of the channel 101, it is restricted by the protrusion 206 structure, thereby preventing the clamp 200 from completely escaping from the channel 101. The second limiting portion can also be an inclined surface provided on the inner wall of the channel 101, the inclined surface extending along the depth direction of the channel 101. When the connecting rod 204 moves toward the top opening 102 of the channel 101, the distance between the connecting rod 204 and the inclined surface on the inner wall of the channel 101 becomes closer and closer until they contact. As the connecting rod 204 continues to move, the friction between the outer wall of the connecting rod 204 and the inclined surface gradually increases. When the friction between the two increases to a certain level, the connecting rod 204 cannot continue to move toward the top opening 102, thereby preventing the clamp 200 from escaping from the channel 101. In some embodiments, the second limiting portion is integrated with the guide structure, and the groove wall of the guide groove 104 close to the top of the channel 101 can constitute the second limiting portion. When the connecting rod 204 moves along the guide groove 104 toward the top opening 102 of the channel 101, the protrusion 206 on the connecting rod 204 moves to contact the second limiting portion, and the second limiting portion will prevent the connecting rod 204 from continuing to move.

[0088] See Figure 3 and Figure 2The clamping jaw 201 includes at least two clamping parts 202, each of which includes a fixed end and a free end. The fixed end is connected to the connecting rod 204. When the clamping jaw 201 is retracted into the channel 101, the free ends of the at least two clamping parts 202 are restricted by the inner wall of the channel 101 and gather together. When the clamping jaw 201 is extended out of the channel 101, the free ends of the at least two clamping parts 202 are free from the restriction of the inner wall of the channel 101 and move away from each other. Preferably, the free end of the clamping jaw 201 is provided with a claw hook 203 extending toward the center of the clamping jaw 201, and the clamping surface of the clamping jaw 201 is also provided with an anti-slip protrusion 206. The claw hook 203 and the anti-slip protrusion 206 can increase the friction between the clamping jaw 201 and the object to be clamped, reduce the risk of the object falling after being clamped, and improve the stability and reliability of the clamping. The thickness of the clamping jaw 201 can be 1mm to 4mm, preferably 2mm to 3mm. The material of the clamping jaw 201 includes steel sheet.

[0089] The cleaning tool also includes an elastic reset member arranged between the clamp 200 and the housing 100, and the elastic reset member is used to accumulate resilience to drive the clamp 200 to move to another position when the clamp 200 is in one of the positions of extending out of the channel 101 and retracting into the channel 101. The elastic reset member is located outside the channel 101 and is axially arranged between the top of the housing 100 and the operating handle 205. One end of the elastic reset member is supported on the top end face of the housing 100 in the axial direction, and the other end is supported on the bottom end face of the operating handle 205. Preferably, the top end of the outer wall of the housing 100 is also provided with a flange surface 105, and the flange surface 105 is used to support the elastic reset member. The elastic reset member can be a compression spring 300, a tension spring 400 or a shrapnel. Among them, the compression spring 300 is mainly used to withstand pressure, that is, the compression spring 300 is deformed when subjected to axial pressure, so that the distance between the coils of the compression spring 300 is reduced. The extension spring 400 is primarily designed to withstand axial tension. When unloaded, the distance between the coils of the extension spring 400 is typically small. When loaded, the distance between the coils increases. Similar to the compression spring 300, the spring clip moves closer together when subjected to axial pressure, and moves away from each other when the pressure is released.

[0090] In a possible implementation, when the elastic return member is in an initial state, the clamping jaw 201 is retracted into the channel 101 , and when the clamping jaw 201 moves toward extending out of the channel 101 , it is elastically deformed and accumulates an upward elastic force. Figure 1 and Figure 2 Schematic diagram showing the elastic reset member retracting into the channel 101, Figure 3 and Figure 4 The schematic diagram shows the structure of the elastic reset member extending out of the channel 101. Figures 1-4The elastic reset member is a compression spring 300. One end of the compression spring 300 abuts against the flange surface 105 at the top of the housing 100, and the other end abuts against the bottom surface of the operating handle 205. When the compression spring 300 is in the initial state, the operating handle 205 is away from the housing 100, and the clamping claw 201 is completely retracted into the channel 101 of the housing 100. When the housing 100 is kept stationary, a force is applied to the operating handle 205 toward the housing 100, or when the operating handle 205 is kept stationary, a force is applied to the housing 100 toward the operating handle 205, so that the operating handle 205 is moved. The handle 205 and the housing 100 are close to each other. At this time, the compression spring 300 is compressed due to the axial pressure, and the clamping jaw 201 extends out of the housing 100. Since the clamping jaw 201 is not restricted by the channel 101 after extending out of the housing 100, the various clamping parts 202 constituting the clamping jaw 201 are separated from each other, so that the clamping jaw 201 is in an open state; when the force applied to the housing 100 or the operating handle 205 is released, the compression spring 300 returns to the initial state, the operating handle 205 and the housing 100 move away from each other, and the clamping jaw 201 re-enters the channel 101.

[0091] In another possible implementation, in the initial state of the elastic return member, the clamping jaw 201 at least partially extends out of the channel 101 , and when the clamping jaw 201 moves toward the retracted channel 101 , it elastically deforms and accumulates an upward elastic force. Figure 5 and Figure 6 Schematic diagram showing the elastic reset member retracting into the channel 101, Figure 7 and Figure 8 The schematic diagram shows the structure of the elastic reset member extending out of the channel 101. Figure 5-Figure 8The elastic return member is a tension spring 400, one end of which is connected to the flange surface 105 at the top of the housing 100, and the other end is connected to the bottom surface of the operating handle 205. In the initial state of the tension spring 400, the operating handle 205 is close to the housing 100, and the clamping jaw 201 is fully extended from the housing 101. At this time, the clamping portion 202 of the clamping jaw 201 is not restricted by the channel 101 and is in an open state; while the housing 100 is kept stationary, a force is applied to the operating handle 205 away from the housing 100, or while the operating handle 205 is kept stationary, a force is applied to the housing 100 away from the operating handle 205, so that the operating handle 205 and the housing 100 are moved away from each other. At this time, the tension spring 400 is stretched open, and the clamping jaw 201 is retracted into the channel 101. Due to the restriction of the inner wall of the channel 101, the clamping portions 202 of the clamping jaw 201 gather together, and the clamping jaw 201 is in a clamped state. When the force applied to the housing 100 or the operating handle 205 is released, the tension spring 400 returns to its initial state, the operating handle 205 and the housing 100 move closer together, and the clamping jaws 201 are re-extended from the channel 101. To facilitate the application of force, an extension portion 106 is provided at the top of the housing 100. The extension portion 106 is connected to the flange surface 105. When driving the clamping jaws 201 into the channel 101, the user can press against the extension portion 106 while pulling the operating handle 205 away from the housing 100.

[0092] The cleaning tool disclosed herein can be used to clean cavities on aerosol supply devices, such as heating chambers and extractor chambers. When in use, a portion of the housing 100 needs to enter the cavity so that the clamping jaws 201 can clamp objects at the bottom of the cavity. Therefore, the diameter of the housing 100 is set to be smaller than the inner diameter of the cavity. In some embodiments, in order to facilitate the entry of the housing 100 into the cavity, the diameter of the bottom of the housing 100 can also be set to be smaller than the diameter of the top of the housing 100, such as Figure 1 As shown, the diameter of the housing 100 may be gradually increased from the bottom of the housing 100 to the top of the housing 100 .

[0093] In the cleaning tool provided in this embodiment, the clamping jaws retract into the housing to form a clamping state, and then extend out of the housing to form an open state. By allowing the clamping jaws to approach and touch a target object in the cavity in the open state, the target object is clamped during the retraction process and then removed from the cavity, thereby achieving the effect of cleaning the cavity. This cleaning tool has the advantages of a compact structure, simple operation, and excellent practicality, and can conveniently and efficiently clean the cavity of an aerosol supply device.

[0094] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0095] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0096] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0097] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device, used to extend into the cavity of the aerosol supply device to clean the cavity, characterized in that: include: a housing, comprising a passage disposed within the housing; A clamp is at least partially disposed in the channel and can reciprocate along the depth direction of the channel, and one end of the clamp is provided with a clamping claw. The clamping jaws can extend out of the channel, or at least partially retract, as the clamp moves along the channel; The clamping jaws are opened when extending out of the channel and are clamped when retracting into the channel.

2. The cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixture comprises: a connecting rod, a portion of which enters the channel, a lower end of which is connected to the clamping claw, and an upper end of which passes through an opening at the top of the channel and is exposed outside the housing; An operating handle is connected to the upper end of the connecting rod.

3. The cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A guide structure is provided between the connecting rod and the housing, and the guide structure includes a guide groove and a protrusion that slides with the guide groove. One of the guide groove and the protrusion is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting rod, and the other is provided on the inner wall of the channel.

4. The cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first limiting portion is provided between the connecting rod and the housing, and the first limiting portion is configured to prevent the clamp from being separated from the housing when moving toward the bottom of the channel.

5. The cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second limiting portion is provided between the connecting rod and the housing, and the second limiting portion is configured to prevent the clamp from being separated from the housing when moving toward the top of the channel.

6. The cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The cross section of the operating handle is larger than the opening at the top of the channel.

7. The cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cleaning tool further comprises an elastic reset member provided between the clamp and the housing, and the elastic reset member is used for accumulating a rebound force to drive the clamp to move to another position when the clamp is in one position.

8. The cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the elastic return member is in an initial state, the clamping claw is retracted into the channel. When the clamping claw moves toward the extension channel, it is elastically deformed and accumulates an upward elastic force.

9. The cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the elastic return member is in an initial state, the clamping claw at least partially extends out of the channel, and when the clamping claw moves toward the retraction channel, it undergoes elastic deformation and accumulates an upward elastic force.

10. The cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A guide structure is provided between the connecting rod and the housing, the guide structure comprising a guide groove and a protrusion slidably engaged with the guide groove, one of the guide groove and the protrusion being provided on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting rod, and the other being provided on the inner wall of the channel; A first limiting portion is provided between the connecting rod and the housing, wherein the first limiting portion is configured to prevent the clamp from being separated from the housing when moving toward the bottom of the channel; A second limiting portion is provided between the connecting rod and the housing, and the second limiting portion is configured to prevent the clamp from being separated from the housing when moving toward the top of the channel; The first limiting portion is the operating handle; The second limiting portion is a groove wall of the guide groove close to the top of the channel.

11. The cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping surface of the clamping jaw is also provided with an anti-slip protrusion.

12. The cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material of the clamping jaws includes steel sheets.

13. The cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thickness of the clamping jaws is 1 mm to 4 mm.

14. The cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The elastic reset member is located outside the channel and axially arranged between the top of the shell and the operating handle. One end of the elastic reset member is supported on the top end surface of the shell, and the other end is supported on the bottom end surface of the operating handle.

15. The cleaning tool for an aerosol supply device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The top end of the outer wall of the shell is also provided with a flange surface for supporting the elastic reset member.

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