Aerosol generating device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an aerosol generating device which comprises a main body support and an outer shell, the two opposite ends of the main body support are respectively provided with a guide groove and a buckle, the buckles are arranged close to the tail ends of the corresponding guide grooves, the two opposite inner walls of the outer shell are respectively provided with convex ribs corresponding to the guide grooves and clamping grooves matched with the buckles, and the convex ribs are matched with the clamping grooves. The protruding ribs can be contained in the guide grooves and slide in the guide grooves, and when the protruding ribs slide to the tail ends of the guide grooves from the starting ends of the guide grooves, the clamping grooves are driven to slide to be clamped with the corresponding buckles, so that the shell wraps the main body support. The shell slides from the side edge to the position between the main body supports through cooperation of the guide grooves and the protruding ribs and is fastened to the main body supports when the buckles and the clamping grooves are clamped, and therefore installation of the shell is completed. The mounting structure is accurate in positioning and convenient to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an aerosol generating device. Background Technology

[0002] Aerosol generators primarily use an atomizer to atomize e-liquid into an aerosol for users to inhale. Aerosol generators typically consist of a main frame and a shell or panel covering it. However, with the continuous development of aerosol generator technology, the main frame has evolved from a simple external structure to various panel or shell designs to meet the needs of different users. Currently, the panels or shells of existing aerosol generators are usually separated into multiple pieces, each attached to different surfaces of the main frame using non-removable clips or adhesive backing. This split structure increases the installation process and lacks precise positioning, potentially leading to inconsistent installation results.

[0003] Therefore, existing technologies still need to be improved and enhanced. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide an aerosol generating device that simplifies the installation structure of the outer casing.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] An aerosol generating device includes a main support and a shell. The main support has guide grooves and buckles at opposite ends. The buckles are located near the ends of the corresponding guide grooves. The two inner walls of the shell have ribs corresponding to the guide grooves and slots adapted to the buckles. The ribs can be accommodated in the guide grooves and slide within them. When the ribs slide from the beginning to the end of the guide grooves, they drive the slots to slide and engage with the corresponding buckles, so that the shell covers the main support.

[0007] The aerosol generating device includes a rib that is connected to the outer shell and a limiting part that is bent perpendicularly relative to the rib body to form an L-shaped structure. The side wall of the guide groove is provided with a stop bar that is adapted to the limiting part. When the rib is accommodated in the guide groove, the rib body is inserted vertically into the guide groove, and the limiting part is accommodated in the guide groove and fits against the stop bar.

[0008] In the aerosol generating device, the length of the rib is the same as the length of the guide groove.

[0009] The aerosol generating device includes a main support with at least one end having two guide grooves, the two guide grooves being located on both sides of the same end of the main support. Correspondingly, the outer shell has at least one inner wall with two matching ribs, the two ribs being located on both sides of the same inner wall.

[0010] In the aerosol generating device, the distance between the buckles corresponding to the two guide grooves and the ends of the two guide grooves is equal.

[0011] The aerosol generating device has a U-shaped outer shell, which includes a side cover and a top cover and a bottom cover that are bent relative to the two ends of the side cover. The inner walls of the top cover and the bottom cover are provided with the ribs and the slots. The slots are located near the end of the ribs close to the main support.

[0012] In the aerosol generating device, the inner wall of the side cover protrudes towards the main support with a plurality of positioning elements, and the outer periphery of the main support is provided with a plurality of positioning holes. When the slot slides to engage with the corresponding buckle, the positioning element is inserted into the corresponding positioning hole.

[0013] In the aerosol generating device, the positioning member includes an elastic arm protruding from the side plate. The end of the elastic arm away from the side plate is provided with a first fastening part. When the slot slides to engage with the corresponding fastener, the elastic arm is inserted into the corresponding positioning hole, and the first fastening part passes through the positioning hole and engages with the end wall of the positioning hole.

[0014] The aerosol generating device includes a main support with a through hole for the buckle to move. The buckle includes an elastic cantilever and a second buckling part. The fixed end of the elastic cantilever is connected to the inner wall of the through hole, and the second buckling part is located at the free end of the elastic cantilever and protrudes out of the main support.

[0015] Beneficial Effects: This utility model provides an aerosol generating device, including a main support and a shell. The main support has guide grooves and buckles at opposite ends. The buckles are positioned near the ends of the corresponding guide grooves. The shell has ribs corresponding to the guide grooves and slots that fit the buckles on its two inner walls. The ribs can be accommodated within the guide grooves and slide within them. When the ribs slide from the beginning to the end of the guide groove, they cause the slots to slide and engage with the corresponding buckles, thus covering the main support with the shell. The shell slides from the side to the main support through the cooperation of the guide grooves and ribs, and is secured to the main support when the buckles and slots engage, thereby completing the installation of the shell. This installation structure is not only accurate in positioning but also convenient to operate. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 These are perspective views of some embodiments of the aerosol generating device of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 These are exploded views of some embodiments of the aerosol generating device of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a first-angle cross-sectional view of some embodiments of the aerosol generating device of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a second-angle cross-sectional view of some embodiments of the aerosol generating device of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a third-angle cross-sectional view of some embodiments of the aerosol generating device of this utility model.

[0022] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0023] label name label name 1 Main support 2 shell 11 Guide groove 12 Buckle 13 Through hole 21 ribs 22 Card slot 23 Positioning components 201 Side cover 202 Top cover 203 bottom cover 111 Bar 121 Flexible cantilever 122 Second fastening part 211 rib body 212 Limiting part 231 flexible arm 232 First fastening part 101 First end 102 Second end

[0024] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0027] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] Please refer to Figure 1-5 This invention proposes an aerosol generating device, comprising a main support 1 and a shell 2. The main support 1 has guide grooves 11 and buckles 12 at opposite ends, with the buckles 12 positioned near the ends of the corresponding guide grooves 11. The shell 2 has two opposite inner walls with protruding ribs 21 corresponding to the guide grooves 11 and slots 22 adapted to the buckles 12. The protruding ribs 21 can be accommodated within the guide grooves 11 and slide within them. When the protruding ribs 21 slide from the beginning to the end of the guide grooves 11, they cause the slots 22 to slide and engage with the corresponding buckles 12, thus covering the main support 1 with the shell 2. The shell 2 slides from the side towards the main support 1 through the cooperation of the guide grooves 11 and the protruding ribs 21, and is secured to the main support 1 when the buckles 12 engage with the slots 22, thereby completing the installation of the shell 2. This installation structure not only provides accurate positioning but also simplifies the installation process and facilitates operation.

[0030] In some embodiments, the main support 1 has a cavity for accommodating components such as atomizing components, battery elements, oil storage elements, and control elements. Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the main support 1 has two opposing ends, referred to as the first end 101 and the second end 102. The end faces of the first end 101 and the second end 102 are opposite to each other. The outer shell 2 has a U-shaped structure, including a side cover 201, a top cover 202, and a bottom cover 203. The top cover 202 is bent at one end relative to the side cover 201, and the bottom cover 203 is bent at the other end relative to the side cover 201. The top cover 202 is connected to the first end 101, the bottom cover 203 is connected to the second end 102, and the side cover 201 is fitted against one side between the first end 101 and the second end 102.

[0031] In some embodiments, at least one of the first end 101 and the second end 102 is provided with two guide grooves 11. For example, the first end 101 may have one guide groove 11, and the second end 102 may have two guide grooves 11; correspondingly, the top cover 202 may have a matching rib 21, and the bottom cover 203 may have two matching ribs 21. Alternatively, both the first end 101 and the second end 102 may be provided with two guide grooves 11. By providing two guide grooves 11, the stability of the sliding of the outer casing 2 can be improved. The following description takes the example of both the first end 101 and the second end 102 having two guide grooves 11, wherein the guide groove 11 of the first end 101 is referred to as the first guide groove, and the guide groove 11 of the second end 102 is referred to as the second guide groove. Correspondingly, the top cover 202 and the bottom cover 203 are each provided with two corresponding ribs 21, wherein the rib 21 of the top cover 202 is referred to as the first rib, and the rib 21 of the bottom cover 203 is referred to as the second rib. The two first guide grooves are arranged in parallel, and the two second guide grooves are arranged in parallel. The first and second guide grooves extend in the mounting direction of the outer casing 2, thereby serving a guiding function.

[0032] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4As shown, the rib 21 has an L-shaped cross-section and includes a rib body 211 and a limiting portion 212. One end of the rib body 211 is connected to the outer shell 2, and the other end is bent vertically to form the limiting portion 212. Correspondingly, the side wall of the guide groove 11 is provided with a stop bar 111 that is adapted to the limiting portion 212. When the rib 21 is accommodated in the guide groove 11, the rib body 211 is vertically inserted into the guide groove 11, and the limiting portion 212 is accommodated in the guide groove 11 and fits against the stop bar 111. When the outer shell 2 is subjected to force and slides, the rib body 211 slides along the extension direction (length direction) of the guide groove 11 toward the end of the guide groove 11, and the limiting portion 212 slides against the stop bar 111. In this embodiment, the L-shaped structure formed by the rib body 211 and the limiting part 212 cooperates with the stop bar 111 to limit the displacement of the rib 21 in the vertical sliding direction during the sliding process, thereby preventing the rib 21 from coming out of the guide groove 11 and improving the installation efficiency.

[0033] In some embodiments, the length of the rib 21 is the same as the length of the corresponding guide groove 11. That is, the length of the first rib is the same as the length of the first guide groove, and the length of the second rib is the same as the length of the second guide groove. Thus, when one end of the rib 21 is accommodated at the end of the corresponding guide groove 11 and slides along the end of the corresponding guide groove 11 to the beginning, the entire rib 21 can be completely accommodated within the corresponding guide groove 11. This not only ensures that the outer shell 2 remains stable during sliding, but also increases the contact area between the outer shell 2 and the main support 1 after sliding into position, thereby improving the connection strength between them.

[0034] In some embodiments, the two first guide grooves are respectively located on both sides of the adjacent edge of the first end 101, and the two second guide grooves are respectively located on both sides of the adjacent edge of the second end 102. This arrangement of the guide grooves 11 on both sides of the support body facilitates balanced force distribution on the outer shell 2. Furthermore, the buckle 12 located at the first end 101 is between the two first guide grooves, and the buckle 12 located at the second end 102 is between the two second guide grooves. This ensures that the buckle 12 is positioned as close as possible to the center of the main support 1, resulting in a more centered fastening force on the outer shell 2. Preferably, the distance between the buckle 12 corresponding to the two guide grooves 11 and the ends of the two guide grooves 11 is equal. That is, the distance from the buckle 12 at the first end 101 to the ends of the two first guide grooves is equal. This ensures that the fastening force is completely centered, thereby improving the connection effect.

[0035] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3As shown, the main support 1 has a through hole 13 for the buckle 12 to move. The buckle 12 includes an elastic cantilever 121 and a second fastening part 122. The fixed end of the elastic cantilever 121 is connected to the inner wall of the through hole 13, and the free end of the elastic cantilever 121 is away from the inner wall of the through hole 13 and can elastically swing within the through hole 13. The fastening part is located at the free end of the elastic cantilever 121 and protrudes into the main support 1. When the elastic cantilever 121 is squeezed by the outer shell 2, the free end generates elastic swing, which drives the fastening part to swing until the slot 22 is above the elastic cantilever 121. The pressure of the elastic cantilever 121 is released, the free end restores its deformation and drives the second fastening part 122 to reset and fasten with the slot 22. In this embodiment, the outer shell 2 is slid into place and then fastened to the main support 1 through the cooperation of the elastic buckle 12 and the slot 22, which is convenient for installation.

[0036] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the inner wall of the side cover 201 has several positioning elements 23 protruding towards the main support 1, and the outer periphery of the main support 1 has several positioning holes 13. When the slot 22 slides to engage with the corresponding buckle 12, the positioning element 23 is inserted into the corresponding positioning hole 13. In this embodiment, by adding positioning elements 23 to the side cover 201, the outer shell 2 and the main support 1 exert force at the position between the first end 101 and the second end 102 after installation, thereby enhancing the connection strength. On the other hand, it also plays a positioning role during the installation process.

[0037] Furthermore, the positioning member 23 includes an elastic arm 231 protruding from the side cover 201, and a first latching portion 232 is provided at the end of the elastic arm 231 away from the side cover 201. When the slot 22 slides to engage with the corresponding latch 12, the elastic arm 231 is inserted into the corresponding positioning hole 13, and the first latching portion 232 passes through the positioning hole 13 and latches with the end wall of the positioning hole 13. By providing a second latching portion 122, the connection strength between the positioning member 23 and the positioning hole 13 is enhanced, thereby making the position of the outer shell 2 more stable and preventing shaking.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that, The device includes a main support frame and an outer shell. The main support frame has guide grooves and buckles at both opposite ends. The buckles are located near the ends of the corresponding guide grooves. The outer shell has ribs corresponding to the guide grooves and slots that fit the buckles on both opposite inner walls. The ribs can be accommodated in the guide grooves and slide within them. When the ribs slide from the beginning to the end of the guide grooves, they drive the slots to slide and engage with the corresponding buckles, so that the outer shell covers the main support frame.

2. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rib includes a rib body connected to the outer shell and a limiting part that is bent perpendicularly relative to the rib body to form an L-shaped structure. The side wall of the guide groove is provided with a stop bar that is adapted to the limiting part. When the rib is accommodated in the guide groove, the rib body is inserted vertically into the guide groove, and the limiting part is accommodated in the guide groove and fits against the stop bar.

3. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the rib is the same as the length of the guide groove.

4. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main support has at least one end provided with two guide grooves, which are located on both sides of the same end of the support body. Correspondingly, the outer shell has at least one inner wall provided with two matching ribs, which are located on both sides of the same inner wall.

5. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The distance between the buckles corresponding to the two guide grooves and the ends of the two guide grooves is equal.

6. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell has a U-shaped structure, including a side cover and a top cover and a bottom cover that are bent at both ends relative to the side cover. The inner walls of the top cover and the bottom cover are provided with the ribs and slots, and the slots are located near the end of the ribs close to the main support.

7. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner wall of the side cover has several positioning elements protruding towards the main support, and the outer periphery of the main support has several positioning holes. When the slot slides to engage with the corresponding buckle, the positioning element is inserted into the corresponding positioning hole.

8. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The positioning element includes an elastic arm protruding from the side cover. The end of the elastic arm away from the side cover is provided with a first fastening part. When the slot slides to engage with the corresponding buckle, the elastic arm is inserted into the corresponding positioning hole, and the first fastening part passes through the positioning hole and engages with the end wall of the positioning hole.

9. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main support is provided with a through hole for the buckle to move. The buckle includes an elastic cantilever and a second buckling part. The fixed end of the elastic cantilever is connected to the inner wall of the through hole, and the second buckling part is located at the free end of the elastic cantilever and protrudes out of the main support.

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