Charging device and aerosol generating system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a charging device and an aerosol generating system. The charging device comprises a body, the body is provided with a containing cavity, the containing cavity is used for containing the aerosol generating device, the body comprises a top and a bottom which are opposite to each other and a side portion located between the top and the bottom, the top is provided with a through hole communicated with the containing cavity, and the through hole is used for allowing the aerosol generating device to extend into or out of the containing cavity. The side part and the bottom part surround the accommodating cavity. Wherein the side part is provided with at least one light-transmitting area, the light-transmitting area is used for allowing light to enter and exit from the accommodating cavity, and under the condition that the aerosol generating device is accommodated in the accommodating cavity, the display area and / or the control area of the aerosol generating device are / is visible through the at least one light-transmitting area. According to the charging device and the aerosol generating device provided by the embodiment of the invention, under the condition that the aerosol generating device is stored in the charging device, a user can interact with the aerosol generating device through the light-transmitting area so as to obtain related information of the aerosol generating device, and the use requirements of the user are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of aerosol technology, and more specifically, to a charging device and an aerosol generating system. Background Art

[0002] An aerosol generating device is a small device that uses heat-not-burn (HNB) technology to act on an aerosol-generating substrate and generate aerosol. In related technologies, users typically use charging devices to charge or store aerosol generating devices. For example, if the aerosol generating device is low on power or not in use, the user can store it in the charging device. However, when the aerosol generating device is stored in the charging device, the user cannot interact with the aerosol generating device and has difficulty obtaining relevant information about the aerosol generating device. Utility Model Content

[0003] Embodiments of the present application provide a charging device and an aerosol generating system.

[0004] The charging device according to an embodiment of the present application includes a body, the body being provided with a housing chamber for accommodating an aerosol generating device. The body includes a top and a bottom, which are opposite each other, and a side portion located between the top and the bottom. The top portion is provided with a through hole communicating with the housing chamber, the through hole being used to allow the aerosol generating device to extend into or out of the housing chamber. The side portion and the bottom surround the housing chamber. The side portion is provided with at least one light-transmitting area for allowing light to enter and exit the housing chamber. When the aerosol generating device is accommodated in the housing chamber, the display area and / or control area of ​​the aerosol generating device are visible through the at least one light-transmitting area.

[0005] In certain embodiments, the light-transmitting region is spaced apart from both the top portion and the bottom portion.

[0006] In certain embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the light-transmissive region is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the aerosol generating device.

[0007] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting region is spaced apart from both the top portion and the bottom portion. A cross-section of the light-transmitting region is smaller than a cross-section of the aerosol generating device.

[0008] In certain embodiments, the light-transmitting region is a light-transmitting physical region.

[0009] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting area is a light-transmitting hollow area.

[0010] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting area includes a first area and a second area, the first area is a light-transmitting solid area, and the second area is a light-transmitting hollow area. When the aerosol generating device is accommodated in the accommodating cavity, the control area can be operated through the second area.

[0011] In some embodiments, the charging device further includes a covering member, which is movably connected to the top and selectively blocks or opens the through hole. When the aerosol generating device is accommodated in the accommodating cavity, the covering member is spaced apart from the aerosol generating device.

[0012] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting areas include two, and the two light-transmitting areas are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the side portion in a direction perpendicular to the length of the charging device.

[0013] In some embodiments, the two light-transmitting regions are located symmetrically.

[0014] In some embodiments, the side portion includes a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side connected in sequence, the distance between the first side of the side portion and the third side of the side portion is smaller than the distance between the second side of the side portion and the fourth side of the side portion, and the light-transmitting area is arranged on the first side of the side portion and / or the third side of the side portion.

[0015] In some embodiments, the charging device also includes a power supply unit, which is arranged in the accommodating cavity body; the power supply unit and the light-transmitting area are sequentially arranged from the fourth side of the side portion to the second side of the side portion, and the second side extends from the first side of the side portion to the third side of the side portion.

[0016] In certain embodiments, the aerosol generating device comprises opposing proximal and distal ends, and the side portions surround the proximal and distal ends when the aerosol generating device is received in the receiving chamber.

[0017] The aerosol generating system of the embodiment of the present application comprises an aerosol generating device and the charging device described in any of the above embodiments. The aerosol generating device is detachably accommodated in the accommodating cavity.

[0018] In the charging device and aerosol generating system of the embodiment of the present application, at least one light-transmitting area is provided on the side of the main body, and the light-transmitting area is used to allow light to enter and exit the accommodating cavity. When the aerosol generating device is accommodated in the accommodating cavity, the display area and / or control area of ​​the aerosol generating device is visible through the at least one light-transmitting area. Therefore, when the aerosol generating device is stored in the charging device, the user can interact with the aerosol generating device through the light-transmitting area to obtain relevant information of the aerosol generating device, thereby meeting the user's usage needs.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become obvious from the description below, or will be learned through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an aerosol generating system according to certain embodiments of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A perspective exploded schematic diagram of an aerosol generating system shown;

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic exploded perspective view of an aerosol generating system from another perspective is shown;

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the aerosol generating system shown.

[0025] Description of main component symbols:

[0026] Aerosol generating system 1000; insertion direction X;

[0027] Charging device 100; aerosol generating device 200, proximal end 201, distal end 203, heating assembly 210, battery 230, second electrical connector 270, display area 280, control area 290;

[0028] Main body 10, accommodating cavity 101, through hole 103, light-transmitting area 105, top 11, side 13, first side 131, second side 133, third side 135, fourth side 137, bottom 15;

[0029] First electrical connection member 20 ; Cover member 40 ; Power supply unit 60 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0031] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "length", "up", "down", "front", "back", "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.

[0032] 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 defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0033] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and 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 application based on specific circumstances.

[0034] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0035] An aerosol generating device is a small device that can use heat not burn (HNB) technology to act on an aerosol generating substrate and generate aerosol. In related technologies, users usually use charging devices to charge or store aerosol generating devices. For example, when the aerosol generating device is low on power or not in use, the user can store it in the charging device. However, when the aerosol generating device is stored in the charging device, the user cannot interact with the aerosol generating device and it is difficult to obtain relevant information about the aerosol generating device. To solve this problem, please refer to Figure 1 , an embodiment of the present application provides a charging device 100 and an aerosol generating system 1000 .

[0036] See also Figure 1 The aerosol generating system 1000 according to the embodiment of the present application includes an aerosol generating device 200 and a charging device 100 , and the aerosol generating device 200 can be detachably accommodated in the charging device 100 .

[0037] Among them, the aerosol generating device 200 is a structure in the aerosol generating system 1000 that can generate aerosol by heating the aerosol generating matrix. Specifically, the aerosol generating matrix is ​​a product that has been processed and heated to generate aerosol. The form of the aerosol generating matrix can be liquid, or it can be fully solid or semi-solid. Exemplarily, when the aerosol generating matrix is ​​fully solid, the aerosol generating matrix can be in the form of a sheet or a column, etc. The aerosol generating matrix can be prepared by rolling, slurrying, die casting, extrusion and other process methods. Among them, the aerosol can be visible or invisible and can include vapor (for example, fine particulate matter in a gaseous state, which is usually liquid or solid at room temperature) and liquid droplets of gas and condensed vapor.

[0038] Please combine Figure 2 In certain embodiments, the aerosol-generating device 200 may include a heating assembly 210 and a battery 230, with the heating assembly 210 electrically connected to the battery 230. The heating assembly 210 is used to load an aerosol-generating substrate, and the battery 230 is used to power the heating assembly 210, thereby enabling the heating assembly 210 to heat the aerosol-generating substrate to generate an aerosol for inhalation by the user. The battery 230 is a rechargeable battery. The heating methods used by the heating assembly 210 to heat the aerosol-generating substrate include, but are not limited to, resistive heating, electromagnetic heating, infrared heating, microwave heating, and laser irradiation heating.

[0039] The charging device 100 is a structure in the aerosol generating system 1000 that is at least capable of charging the aerosol generating device 200. For example, if the aerosol generating device 200 is low on power, the user may place the aerosol generating device 200 in the charging device 100. In this case, the aerosol generating device 200 is accommodated in the charging device 100, and the charging device 100 and the aerosol generating device 200 are electrically connected, thereby enabling the charging device 100 to charge the aerosol generating device 200. In certain embodiments of the present application, the charging device 100 may include a power supply unit 60. When the charging device 100 and the aerosol generating device 200 are electrically connected, the power supply unit 60 is capable of charging the battery 230 of the aerosol generating device 200.

[0040] Among them, since the aerosol generating system 1000 in this embodiment includes the charging device 100, it can be understood that the aerosol generating system 1000 includes at least the same beneficial effects as the charging device 100. Therefore, for the beneficial effects of the aerosol generating system 1000, please refer to the beneficial effects of the charging device 100 described below.

[0041] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The charging device 100 according to the embodiment of the present application includes a body 10, which is provided with a housing 101 for accommodating an aerosol generating device 200. The body 10 includes a top 11 and a bottom 15, which are opposite to each other, and a side portion 13 located between the top 11 and the bottom 15. The top 11 is provided with a through hole 103 communicating with the housing 101. The through hole 103 is used to allow the aerosol generating device 200 to extend into or out of the housing 101. The side portion 13 and the bottom 15 surround the housing 101. The side portion 13 is provided with at least one light-transmitting area 105, which is used to allow light to enter and exit the housing 101. When the aerosol generating device 200 is accommodated in the housing 101, the display area 280 and / or the control area 290 of the aerosol generating device 200 are visible through the at least one light-transmitting area 105.

[0042] The main body 10 is the structure within the charging device 100 that accommodates and protects the power supply unit 60 and other components. Materials for the main body 10 include, but are not limited to, plastic, aluminum alloy, copper, iron, steel, and carbon fiber composite materials. For example, the main body 10 is made of plastic, which makes it lighter and, in turn, contributes to the lightweight nature of the charging device 100.

[0043] In some embodiments, the shape of the accommodating chamber 101 is substantially the same as that of the aerosol generating device 200. This improves the fit of the accommodating chamber 101 to the aerosol generating device 200, reduces movement or shaking of the aerosol generating device 200 within the accommodating chamber 101, and improves the stability of the aerosol generating device 200 when stored within the charging device 100. Furthermore, compared to a case where the shapes of the accommodating chamber 101 and the aerosol generating device 200 are different, the dead space within the accommodating chamber 101 is reduced, thereby facilitating miniaturization of the charging device 100. For example, a cross-section of the aerosol generating device 200 taken along a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction X is circular, and a cross-section of the accommodating chamber 101 taken along a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction X is also circular. That is, both the aerosol generating device 200 and the accommodating chamber 101 are substantially cylindrical.

[0044] In other embodiments, the shape of the accommodating cavity 101 is different from that of the aerosol generating device 200, and the minimum dimension of the accommodating cavity 101 is greater than the maximum dimension of the aerosol generating device 200 in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction X. For example, when a cross-section of the accommodating cavity 101 taken along a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction X is square, and a cross-section of the aerosol generating device 200 taken along a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction X is circular, the side length of the square is greater than the diameter of the circle. This ensures that the aerosol generating device 200 can be smoothly inserted into the accommodating cavity 101 without interfering with the side walls of the accommodating cavity 101 during insertion, thereby ensuring normal use of the charging device 100.

[0045] In some embodiments, the side portions 13 and the bottom portion 15 surround the accommodating cavity 101, that is, the side portions 13 and the bottom portion 15 together enclose the accommodating cavity 101. The side walls of the accommodating cavity 101 correspond to the side portions 13, and the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity 101 corresponds to the bottom portion 15. Thus, compared to a case where the side portions 13 form an open end of the accommodating cavity 101 (the open end of the accommodating cavity 101 is used to allow the aerosol generating device 200 to extend into or out of the accommodating cavity 101), the accommodating cavity 101 in this embodiment fits the aerosol generating device 200 better, making it less likely for the aerosol generating device 200 to move relative to the body 10 or fall off relative to the body 10. This improves the stability of the aerosol generating device 200 when stored in the charging device 100 and reduces the possibility of damage to the aerosol generating device 200.

[0046] The display area 280 may be a structure within the aerosol generating device 200 for displaying information about the aerosol generating device 200. The display area 280 may include a display screen, including but not limited to a picture tube display, a liquid crystal display, an LED display, and an OLED display. In certain embodiments of the present application, information about the aerosol generating device 200 includes but is not limited to the heating mode, battery level, number of puffs, time and date, etc. The control area 290 may be a structure within the aerosol generating device 200 for a user to touch to change the information displayed in the display area 280. The control area 290 includes but is not limited to a capacitive touchpad and a resistive touchpad. Exemplarily, the control area 290 can utilize the principles of capacitive sensing to implement control functions. In one example, the control area 290 may also include a region having control structures such as buttons, dials, and joysticks. In another example, the display area 280 may also include a region having display structures such as indicator lights.

[0047] In some embodiments, when the aerosol generating device 200 includes a display area 280 and a control area 290, the display area 280 and the control area 290 are the same area. Exemplarily, the aerosol generating device 200 is provided with a touch screen display. In other embodiments, when the aerosol generating device 200 includes a display area 280 and a control area 290, the display area 280 and the control area 290 are different areas. Exemplarily, the aerosol generating device 200 is provided with a display screen and a touch pad, and the display screen and the touch pad are electrically connected. In one example, the display area 280 and the control area 290 are located on the same side of the aerosol generating device 200. This facilitates user operation compared to when the display area 280 and the control area 290 are located on different sides of the aerosol generating device 200. The user can view changes in the displayed content while touching the aerosol generating device, thus preventing the user from constantly switching between the display area 280 and the control area 290 during use. In the embodiments of the present application, the aerosol generating device 200 is described by taking as an example an example that the aerosol generating device 200 includes the display area 280 and the control area 290 , and the display area 280 and the control area 290 are the same area.

[0048] The light-transmitting area 105 may be a structure in the charging device 100 for allowing light to enter and exit the accommodating cavity 101. The display area 280 and / or the control area 290 on the aerosol generating device 200 are visible through the light-transmitting area 105 on the body 10. This allows a user to interact with the aerosol generating device 200 while the aerosol generating device 200 is stored in the charging device 100, thereby meeting the user's usage needs.

[0049] In the charging device 100 of the embodiment of the present application, at least one light-transmitting area 105 is provided on the side 13 of the main body 10. The light-transmitting area 105 is used to allow light to enter and exit the accommodating cavity 101. When the aerosol generating device 200 is accommodated in the accommodating cavity 101, the display area 280 and / or the control area 290 of the aerosol generating device 200 are visible through the at least one light-transmitting area 105. Therefore, when the aerosol generating device 200 is stored in the charging device 100, the user can interact with the aerosol generating device 200 through the light-transmitting area 105 to obtain relevant information about the aerosol generating device 200, thereby meeting the user's usage needs.

[0050] The charging device 100 is further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0051] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the light-transmitting region 105 is spaced apart from both the top portion 11 and the bottom portion 15 .

[0052] Specifically, in the insertion direction X, the light-transmitting region 105 includes a first end and a second end that are opposite each other. The first end of the light-transmitting region 105 is closer to the top 11 than the second end of the light-transmitting region 105. The first end of the light-transmitting region 105 is spaced apart from the top 11, and the second end of the light-transmitting region 105 is spaced apart from the bottom 15. Therefore, when the aerosol generating device 200 is accommodated in the accommodating cavity 101, the space between the first end of the light-transmitting region 105 and the top 11, and the space between the second end of the light-transmitting region 105 and the bottom 15, can block and limit the aerosol generating device 200, preventing it from falling out of the accommodating cavity 101 through the light-transmitting region 105, thereby improving the stability of the aerosol generating device 200 when stored in the charging device 100.

[0053] Furthermore, in certain embodiments, the aerosol generating device 200 includes a proximal end 201 and a distal end 203. When the aerosol generating device 200 is housed in the accommodating chamber 101, the side portion 13 surrounds the proximal end 201 and the distal end 203. That is, when the aerosol generating device 200 is housed in the accommodating chamber 101, the side portion 13 can at least wrap around the proximal end 201 and the distal end 203. This prevents the aerosol generating device 200 from moving relative to the body 10 or falling off the body 10, thereby improving the stability of the aerosol generating device 200 when stored in the charging device 100. It should be noted that in certain embodiments, the proximal end 201 may be the end of the aerosol generating device 200 for loading an aerosol-generating article.

[0054] In other embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the light-transmitting region 105 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the aerosol generating device 200 .

[0055] Specifically, in some embodiments, the cross-section of the light-transmitting region 105 may be a cross-section of the light-transmitting region 105 taken along a plane parallel to the insertion direction X (e.g., a plane substantially parallel to the surface of the third side 135 ) (hereinafter referred to as a first cross-section); and the cross-section of the aerosol generating device 200 may be a cross-section of the aerosol generating device 200 taken along a plane parallel to the insertion direction X (e.g., a plane substantially parallel to the surface of the third side 135 ) (hereinafter referred to as a second cross-section), wherein the area of ​​the first cross-section is smaller than the area of ​​the second cross-section. Thus, when the aerosol generating device 200 is accommodated in the aerosol generating device 200, the aerosol generating device 200 cannot be removed from the accommodating chamber 101 through the light-transmitting region 105 , thereby improving the stability of the aerosol generating device 200 stored in the accommodating chamber 101.

[0056] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting area 105 is a solid, light-transmitting area. That is, the light-transmitting area 105 can be made of a light-transmitting material. Thus, when the aerosol generating device 200 is housed in the accommodating cavity 101, the user can see the display area 280 and / or the control area 290 through the light-transmitting area 105. This allows the user to interact with the aerosol generating device 200 while it is stored in the charging device 100, thereby meeting the user's usage needs. Furthermore, the light-transmitting area 105 being a solid, light-transmitting area can prevent external water or dust from entering the accommodating cavity 101 through the light-transmitting area 105 and contaminating the accommodating cavity 101. Among them, the light-transmitting area 105 can be made of light-transmitting plastics such as PMMA (acrylic), PC (polycarbonate), PP (polypropylene), PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and PS (polystyrene); the part of the main body 10 other than the light-transmitting area 105 (hereinafter referred to as the non-light-transmitting area) can be made of opaque plastics such as ABS plastic and PE (polyethylene).

[0057] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting area 105 and the non-light-transmitting area can be an integral structure, that is, the light-transmitting area 105 and the non-light-transmitting area can be formed into an integral structure by an integrated molding method, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the light-transmitting area 105 and the non-light-transmitting area and preventing the light-transmitting area 105 and the non-light-transmitting area from separating during use of the charging device 100. In other embodiments, the light-transmitting area 105 and the non-light-transmitting area can be a split structure, that is, the light-transmitting area 105 and the non-light-transmitting area are two different structures, and the light-transmitting area 105 and the non-light-transmitting area can be connected together by a detachable connection method or a non-detachable connection method. Among them, the detachable connection method includes but is not limited to bolt connection or snap connection, etc.; the non-detachable connection method includes but is not limited to bonding or welding, etc.

[0058] In other embodiments, the light-transmitting area 105 is a light-transmitting hollow area. That is, the body 10 is provided with a through hole, which can be formed into the light-transmitting area 105. In this way, when the aerosol generating device 200 is accommodated in the accommodating cavity 101, the user can not only see the display area 280 and / or the control area 290 through the light-transmitting area 105, but also touch the control area 290 through the light-transmitting area 105, thereby realizing control of the control area 290.

[0059] In some other embodiments, the light-transmitting area 105 includes a first area and a second area, the first area is a light-transmitting solid area, and the second area is a light-transmitting hollow area. When the aerosol generating device 200 is accommodated in the accommodating cavity 101, the control area 290 can be operated through the second area.

[0060] It can be understood that in some embodiments, when at least a portion of the light-transmitting area 105 is a light-transmitting hollow area, the user can access the aerosol generating device 200 in the accommodating cavity 101 through the hollow area. In this way, the user can apply force to the aerosol generating device 200 to push the aerosol generating device 200 and finally remove the aerosol generating device 200 from the accommodating cavity 101.

[0061] In some embodiments, there are two light-transmitting areas 105, which are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the side portion 13 in a direction perpendicular to the length of the charging device 100. It should be noted that the length of the charging device 100 may be the same as the insertion direction X.

[0062] Specifically, in some embodiments, the user can interact with the display area 280 and / or the control area 290 through one of the two light-transmitting areas 105; and apply force to the aerosol generating device 200 through the other of the two light-transmitting areas 105 to remove the aerosol generating device 200 from the accommodating cavity 101. Therefore, compared with the case where the light-transmitting area 105 includes only one, the light-transmitting area 105 includes two, which allows the user to remove the aerosol generating device 200 without touching the control area 290, thereby preventing accidental touch problems.

[0063] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the two light-transmitting regions 105 are located symmetrically.

[0064] Specifically, in some embodiments, when the light-transmitting area 105 is a light-transmitting hollow area, the positions of the two light-transmitting areas 105 are symmetrical, that is, the two light-transmitting areas 105 are connected. This can, on the one hand, improve the ventilation and heat dissipation effect of the charging device 100, and prevent heat accumulation during the charging process of the charging device 100 charging the aerosol generating device 200, thereby preventing damage to the charging device 100 or the aerosol generating device 200, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the aerosol generating system 1000; on the other hand, it can facilitate the user to clean the accommodating cavity 101; on the other hand, it can facilitate the user to remove the aerosol generating device 200 from the accommodating cavity 101 by clamping, thereby reducing the difficulty of taking and placing.

[0065] See also Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the side portion 13 includes a first side 131, a second side 133, a third side 135 and a fourth side 137 connected in sequence, and the distance between the first side 131 of the side portion 13 and the third side 135 of the side portion 13 is smaller than the distance between the second side 133 of the side portion 13 and the fourth side 137 of the side portion 13, and the light-transmitting area 105 is arranged on the first side 131 of the side portion 13 and / or the third side 135 of the side portion 13.

[0066] Specifically, in certain embodiments, if the body 10 is generally rectangular, the first side 131 of the side portion 13 and the third side 135 of the side portion 13 are opposite and have substantially equal areas; the second side 133 of the side portion 13 and the fourth side 137 of the side portion 13 are opposite and have substantially equal areas. Since the distance between the first side 131 of the side portion 13 and the third side 135 of the side portion 13 is smaller than the distance between the second side 133 of the side portion 13 and the fourth side 137 of the side portion 13, the area of ​​the first side 131 of the side portion 13 is larger than the area of ​​the second side 133 of the side portion 13. Therefore, compared with the light-transmitting area 105 being set on the second side 133 of the side 13 and / or the fourth side 137 of the side 13, the light-transmitting area 105 is set on the first side 131 of the side 13 and / or the third side 135 of the side 13. On the one hand, it can facilitate the user to hold the charging device 100 to interact with the aerosol generating device 200; on the other hand, it can increase the design space of the light-transmitting area 105, ensuring that the display area 280 and / or the control area 290 can be seen by the user through the light-transmitting area 105.

[0067] It should be noted that, please combine Figure 3 In some embodiments, the light-transmitting area 105 may be disposed on at least one of the first side 131 of the side portion 13, the second side 133 of the side portion 13, the third side 135 of the side portion 13, and the fourth side 137 of the side portion 13. For example, the light-transmitting area 105 may include two light-transmitting areas 105, which are respectively disposed on the first side 131 of the side portion 13 and the third side 135 of the side portion 13 (e.g., Figure 2 and Figure 3 or, the two light-transmitting areas 105 are respectively disposed on the first side 131 of the side portion 13 and the second side 133 of the side portion 13.

[0068] Please combine Figure 4 In some embodiments, the power supply unit 60 is disposed on the body 10. The power supply unit 60 and the light-transmitting area 105 are sequentially disposed from the fourth side 137 of the side portion 13 to the second side 133 of the side portion 13. The second side 133 of the side portion 13 extends from the first side 131 of the side portion 13 to the third side 135 of the side portion 13. That is, the side of the side portion 13 away from the power supply unit 60 (i.e., the second side 133 of the side portion 13) is a complete structure, and the second side 133 of the side portion 13 is integrally formed with the first side 131 and the third side 135 of the side portion 13. This prevents a user from removing or placing the aerosol generating device 200 from the charging device 100 through the second side 133 of the side portion 13, thereby reducing the possibility of the aerosol generating device 200 falling from the accommodating chamber 101 and improving the stability of the aerosol generating device 200 stored in the charging device 100.

[0069] It is understood that in some embodiments, the power supply unit 60 is separated from the accommodating cavity 101, and the power supply unit 60, the side portion 13, and the bottom portion 15 surround the accommodating cavity 101. To prevent external impurities such as water or dust from contacting the power supply unit 60 and causing damage to the power supply unit 60, the fourth side 137 of the side portion 13 may be a solid structure. The light-transmitting area 105 may be provided on the first side 131 and / or the third side 135 of the side portion 13. Thus, the user can only remove and place the aerosol generating device 200 in the charging device 100 through the through-hole 103. That is, the charging device 100 can only be removed and placed at one end.

[0070] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The aerosol generating device 200 is typically small in size to facilitate portability. Therefore, the battery 230 within the aerosol generating device 200 has a relatively small capacity, and the aerosol generating device 200 is frequently placed in the charging device 100 for charging. If the body 10 is provided with a through-hole 103, the through-hole 103 facilitates the insertion and removal of the aerosol generating device 200 into and from the accommodating cavity 101. However, if the aerosol generating system 1000 is dropped or swung, the aerosol generating device 200 can easily fall out of the accommodating cavity 101, potentially causing damage.

[0071] Therefore, in certain embodiments of the present application, the charging device 100 further includes a covering member 40, which is movably connected to the top 11, and the covering member 40 selectively blocks or opens the through hole 103. When the aerosol generating device 200 is accommodated in the accommodating cavity 101, the covering member 40 is spaced apart from the aerosol generating device 200.

[0072] Among them, a movable connection refers to a connection method between two or more parts, which allows relative movement between the connected parts. In some embodiments of the present application, the cover 40 is movably connected to the body 10, that is, the cover 40 and the body 10 can achieve relative rotation (including translation and flipping) or relative sliding, so that the cover 40 can selectively block or open the through hole 103. Therefore, the setting of the cover 40 can, on the one hand, prevent external impurities such as water or dust from entering the accommodating chamber 101 and causing the accommodating chamber 101 to be contaminated; on the other hand, when the aerosol generating device 200 is accommodated in the accommodating chamber 101, the cover 40 can block the through hole 103 to prevent the aerosol generating device 200 from falling off from the accommodating chamber 101, thereby preventing the aerosol generating device 200 from falling and being damaged, and improving the stability of the aerosol generating device 200 stored in the accommodating chamber 101.

[0073] Specifically, in some embodiments, the cover 40 can rotate relative to the body 10 to selectively block or open the through-hole 103. Exemplarily, the cover 40 can flip relative to the body 10 to selectively block or open the through-hole 103. The charging device 100 may further include a rotating shaft rotatably disposed on the top 11 of the body 10. The cover 40 is connected to the rotating shaft and can rotate relative to the body 10 along with the rotating shaft. When the cover 40 rotates relative to the body 10 in a first direction, the through-hole 103 is opened; when the cover 40 rotates relative to the body 10 in a second direction, the through-hole 103 is blocked. The first and second directions are opposite. Furthermore, the charging device 100 may further include an elastic member connected to the rotating shaft and the cover 40 to provide an elastic force that maintains the cover 40 in a position blocking the through-hole 103. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the elastic member includes, but is not limited to, a compression spring or a tension spring.

[0074] In other embodiments, the cover 40 can slide (move) relative to the body 10 to selectively cover or open the through-hole 103. Specifically, the cover 40 can be provided with a first mating portion, and the top 11 of the body 10 can be provided with a second mating portion, which engages with the first mating portion to enable the cover 40 to slide relative to the body 10. For example, one of the first mating portion and the second mating portion can be a groove, and the other can be a protrusion. When the first mating portion and the second mating portion engage, the protrusion can extend into the groove.

[0075] It is understood that in other embodiments, the cover 40 is detachably connected to the body 10 and is used to selectively block or open the through-hole 103. Specifically, when the cover 40 is detached from the body 10, the through-hole 103 is open; when the cover 40 is connected to the body 10, the through-hole 103 is blocked. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the cover 40 and the body 10 can be connected together using a snap-fit ​​connection or a magnetic connection.

[0076] See also Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, the charging device 100 may further include a first electrical connector 20, which is disposed on the body 10 and at least partially exposed to the accommodating chamber 101 from the bottom wall thereof. A second electrical connector 270 is disposed on the bottom wall of the aerosol generating device 200. When the aerosol generating device 200 is accommodated in the accommodating chamber 101, the first electrical connector 20 and the second electrical connector 270 are electrically connected to each other.

[0077] The first electrical connector 20 is a structure within the charging device 100 that can be electrically connected to the aerosol generating device 200; the second electrical connector 270 is a structure within the aerosol generating device 200 that can be electrically connected to the charging device 100. The first electrical connector 20 may include, but is not limited to, a pogo pin and a conductive spring, etc.; the second electrical connector 270 may be a structure that can be electrically connected to a pogo pin and a conductive spring, etc. In certain embodiments of the present application, the first electrical connector 20 is electrically connected to the power supply unit 60, and the second electrical connector 270 is electrically connected to the battery 230. Thus, when the first electrical connector 20 and the second electrical connector 270 are electrically connected, electrical energy from the power supply unit 60 can be transmitted sequentially through the first electrical connector 20 and the second electrical connector 270 to the battery 230, thereby charging the aerosol generating device 200. It is understandable that, in certain embodiments, when the first electrical connector 20 is electrically connected to the second electrical connector 270 , in addition to power transmission, functions such as data transmission can also be achieved between the charging device 100 and the aerosol generating device 200 .

[0078] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be combined in any manner. To simplify the description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there are no conflicts in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification. Furthermore, other implementations can be derived from the above-described embodiments, allowing for structural and logical substitutions and changes without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

[0079] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present application. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present patent application shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A charging device, characterized in that: include: a body, the body being provided with a receiving cavity for receiving the aerosol generating device, the body comprising a top and a bottom facing each other, and a side portion located between the top and the bottom, the top being provided with a through hole communicating with the receiving cavity, the through hole being used for allowing the aerosol generating device to extend into or out of the receiving cavity, the side portion and the bottom surrounding the receiving cavity; In which, at least one light-transmitting area is provided on the side portion, and the light-transmitting area is used to allow light to enter and exit the accommodating cavity. When the aerosol generating device is accommodated in the accommodating cavity, the display area and / or control area of ​​the aerosol generating device is visible through at least one of the light-transmitting areas.

2. The charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that The light-transmitting area is spaced apart from both the top and the bottom; and / or, The cross-sectional area of ​​the light-transmitting region is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the aerosol generating device.

3. The charging device according to claim 1, wherein: The light-transmitting area is a light-transmitting physical area; or, The light-transmitting area is a light-transmitting hollow area; or, The light-transmitting area includes a first area and a second area, the first area is a light-transmitting solid area, and the second area is a light-transmitting hollow area. When the aerosol generating device is accommodated in the accommodating cavity, the control area can be operated through the second area.

4. The charging device according to claim 1, wherein: The charging device further includes: A covering member is movably connected to the top portion, and the covering member selectively blocks or opens the through hole. When the aerosol generating device is accommodated in the accommodating cavity, the covering member is spaced apart from the aerosol generating device.

5. The charging device according to claim 1, wherein: The two light-transmitting areas are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the side portion in a direction perpendicular to the length of the charging device.

6. The charging device according to claim 5, characterized in that The two light-transmitting areas are located symmetrically.

7. The charging device according to claim 1, wherein: The side portion includes a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side connected in sequence, the distance between the first side of the side portion and the third side of the side portion is smaller than the distance between the second side of the side portion and the fourth side of the side portion, and the light-transmitting area is arranged on the first side of the side portion and / or the third side of the side portion.

8. The charging device according to claim 7, characterized in that The charging device also includes a power supply unit, which is arranged on the main body; the power supply unit and the light-transmitting area are sequentially arranged from the fourth side of the side to the second side of the side, and the second side extends from the first side of the side to the third side of the side.

9. The charging device according to claim 1, wherein: The aerosol generating device comprises opposite proximal and distal ends, and the side portions surround the proximal and distal ends when the aerosol generating device is received in the receiving cavity.

10. An aerosol generating system, characterized in that include: aerosol generating devices; and The charging device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the aerosol generating device can be detachably accommodated in the accommodating chamber.

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