Power supply module and aerosol generating device comprising same

Abstract

The utility model relates to a power supply module and an aerosol generating device comprising the power supply module, and the power supply module comprises a housing which is provided with an assembly port; a power supply disposed in the housing and configured to be removable from the housing when the assembly port is open; the shielding cover is configured to shield the assembling opening in a removable manner; the first locking piece is connected with the shielding cover, the first locking piece comprises a first operation part and a locking part connected with the shell in a locking mode, and the first operation part is configured to be operated by a user to drive the locking state between the locking part and the shell to be released, so that the shielding cover can be removed from the assembly opening; and the second locking piece is set to have a first state allowing the first operation part to drive the locking part based on user operation and a second state preventing the first operation part from driving the locking part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of aerosol generation technology, and in particular to power modules and aerosol generation apparatus including the power module. Background Technology

[0002] In some exemplary prior art, an aerosol generating device includes a power module and an atomizing module. The power module is electrically connected to the atomizing module to provide electrical power so that the atomizing module atomizes the aerosol generating matrix to produce aerosol. The power module includes a battery, a battery compartment for receiving the battery, and a cover for protecting the battery compartment. To prevent the cover from being accidentally opened by the user, the cover is connected to the battery compartment with screws. However, this makes it impossible to remove the battery from the battery compartment, or requires tools to open the cover and remove the battery from the battery compartment. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a power module and an aerosol generating device containing the power module, which can both remove the power supply from the power module without using tools and prevent the shielding cover in the power module from being accidentally opened in an undesirable state.

[0004] Some embodiments of this application provide a power module for an aerosol generating apparatus, the power module comprising:

[0005] The outer casing has an assembly port;

[0006] A power supply, disposed within the housing and configured to be removable from the housing when the mounting opening is open;

[0007] A cover is configured to removably cover the assembly port;

[0008] A first locking member, connected to the cover, includes a first operating part and a locking part that engages with the housing. The first operating part is configured for user operation to release the locking state between the locking part and the housing, allowing the cover to be removed from the mounting opening.

[0009] The second locking member is configured to have a first state that allows the first operating unit to drive the locking part based on user operation and a second state that prevents the first operating unit from driving the locking part.

[0010] As an example, the first operating unit is also configured to drive the cover away from the assembly port in a first direction after the locking state between the locking part and the housing is released.

[0011] As an example, the first operating part is configured to be elastic and elastically deformable along a second direction, and the locking part is configured to release the locking state between the first operating part and the housing when the deformation of the first operating part along the second direction is appropriate.

[0012] As an example, the first locking member further includes an elastic portion that can elastically deform along a second direction, the locking portion includes a fastening portion disposed on the elastic portion, the housing is provided with a mating portion, the fastening portion is snapped into the mating portion, and the first operating portion is configured to drive the elastic portion to elastically deform along the second direction so that the fastening portion is disengaged from the mating portion.

[0013] As an example, the power module further includes an inner housing disposed inside the outer housing, wherein at least a portion of the power supply is removably disposed within the inner housing;

[0014] A portion of the outer wall of the inner shell is recessed to form a recessed portion. A portion of the elastic part and the fastening part are disposed between the outer shell and the inner shell, and are both disposed corresponding to the recessed portion, such that the elastic part and the fastening part are spaced apart from the inner shell in the second direction.

[0015] As an example, the second locking member includes a stop portion and a second operating portion for driving the stop portion to move relative to the first locking member. The stop portion is configured to be disposed away from the first locking member when the second locking member is in the first state, and disposed adjacent to the first locking member when the second locking member is in the second state.

[0016] As an example, the first locking member is fixed to the cover, the second locking member is rotatably disposed on the cover, and the stop is configured to rotate relative to the first locking member under the drive of the second operating part.

[0017] As an example, the second locking member further includes a body and a first interference portion disposed on the body, wherein the second operating portion and the stop portion are both connected to the body;

[0018] The cover has a first mounting hole, and at least a portion of the main body is rotatably disposed in the first mounting hole;

[0019] A second interference portion is provided on the wall of the first mounting hole. There are multiple first interference portions and / or second interference portions. When the second locking member is in the first state and the second state, at least one of the first interference portions interferes with the second interference portion to provide damping for the rotation of the body in the first mounting hole.

[0020] As an example, both the second operating part and the stop part are disposed outside the first mounting hole, and the distance between the side of the second operating part and the side of the stop part and the central axis of the main body is greater than the radius of the first mounting hole;

[0021] The first interference portion is disposed between the stop portion and the second operating portion.

[0022] Some embodiments of this application provide an aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device including the aforementioned power module and an atomizing module, the power module being configured to be electrically connected to the atomizing module to provide electrical power to cause the atomizing module to atomize the aerosol generating matrix to generate aerosol.

[0023] In the aforementioned power module and aerosol generating apparatus including the power module, the shielding cover can be removably shielding the assembly port of the housing. A first locking member is connected to the shielding cover and includes a first operating part and a locking part that is locked to the housing. When the locking state between the locking part and the housing is released, the shielding cover can be removed from the assembly port. The second locking member has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the second locking member allows the first operating part to drive the locking part based on user operation, so that the user can release the locking state between the locking part and the housing by operating the first operating part. In the second state, the second locking member prevents the first operating part from driving the locking part, so that the user cannot release the locking state between the locking part and the housing by operating the first operating part. Therefore, when the second locking member is in the first state, the user can remove the cover from the assembly port by operating the first operating part without using tools. By setting the second locking member to the second state, the cover in the power module is prevented from being accidentally opened in an undesirable state, so that the power supply can be electrically and properly kept in the housing. Attached Figure Description

[0024] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an aerosol generating apparatus provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second locking member in the power module provided in an embodiment of this application when it is in the second state;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second locking member in the power module provided in an embodiment of this application when it is in the first state;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the combination of a first locking member, a cover, and a second locking member in a second state provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the combination of a first locking member, a cover, and a second locking member in a first state provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the first locking member, the shielding cover, and the second locking member provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the second locking member provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a shielding cover provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the inner shell provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0034] In the picture:

[0035] 100. Aerosol generating device;

[0036] 200. Power supply module;

[0037] 1. Outer shell; 11. Assembly port; 12. Mating part; 2. Power supply; 3. Shielding part; 31. First mounting hole; 32. Second interference part; 33. Second mounting hole; 4. First locking part; 41. First operating part; 42. Elastic part; 43. Fastening part; 5. Second locking part; 51. Stop part; 52. Second operating part; 53. Main body; 54. First interference part; 6. Circuit board; 7. Charging interface; 8. Inner shell; 81. Recessed part. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] The terms "first," "second," and "third" used in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying the quantity or order of the indicated technical features relative to their importance. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship or movement of the components in a specific orientation (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific orientation changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0040] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0041] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be intervening elements. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or there may be one or more intervening elements. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementations.

[0042] Please refer to Figures 1-3 This application provides an embodiment of an aerosol generating device 100 and a power module 200 for the aerosol generating device 100. The aerosol generating device 100 includes a power module 200 and an atomizing module. The power module 200 is used to electrically connect to the atomizing module to provide electrical power so that the atomizing module atomizes the aerosol generating matrix to generate aerosol.

[0043] As used herein, the term "aerosol-generating matrix" refers to a matrix capable of releasing volatile substances to form inhalable aerosols. The aerosol-generating matrix may include tobacco-containing materials containing volatile tobacco aroma compounds that are released from the matrix upon heating. Specifically, the aerosol-generating matrix may be a tobacco-containing aerosol-generating matrix.

[0044] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating matrix includes a liquid matrix. The liquid matrix may comprise a liquid containing tobacco-containing substances with volatile tobacco aroma components, or it may be a liquid containing non-tobacco substances. The liquid matrix may contain water, pharmaceutical solutions, solvents, ethanol, plant extracts, fragrances, flavorings, or vitamin mixtures, etc. Fragrances may include, but are not limited to, areca nut extract, menthol, peppermint, spearmint oil, various fruit flavoring components, etc. Flavorings may contain ingredients that can provide the user with various fragrances or flavors. Vitamin mixtures may be mixtures containing at least one of vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, and vitamin E, but are not limited to these. Based on the different properties of the liquid matrix, aerosol generating devices can be used in different fields, such as medical and electronic aerosol atomization.

[0045] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating matrix includes a liquid matrix, and the atomizing module includes an ultrasonic atomizing module, which uses ultrasound to atomize the liquid matrix to form an aerosol.

[0046] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating matrix includes a liquid matrix, and the atomizing module includes a liquid guiding element and a heating element. The liquid guiding element is capable of adsorbing the liquid matrix and guiding it into the atomization range of the heating element. The liquid guiding element can be made of a material with capillary channels or pores, such as hard or rigid capillary structures like fiber cotton, porous ceramic bodies, fiberglass ropes, porous glass ceramics, or porous glass. The heating element can release heat to vaporize the liquid matrix when an electric current flows through it.

[0047] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating matrix includes a solid matrix. The aerosol generating matrix may include one or more of the following: powder, granules, pellets, flakes, strips, bands, or sheets, containing one or more of herbaceous plant leaves, tobacco leaves, tobacco vein fragments, reconstituted tobacco, homogenized tobacco, extruded tobacco, and expanded tobacco.

[0048] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating matrix includes a solid matrix, and the atomizing module includes an internal heating element, an external heating element, and / or an air heating element.

[0049] As used herein, the term "external heating element" refers to a heating element positioned outside the aerosol generating matrix when the aerosol generating matrix is ​​assembled in the aerosol generating apparatus. As used herein, the term "internal heating element" refers to a heating element positioned at least partially within the aerosol generating matrix when the aerosol generating matrix is ​​assembled in the aerosol generating apparatus. As used herein, the term "air heating element" refers to a heating element used to heat air in an airflow channel that enters the aerosol generating matrix. The air heating element heats the air flowing through the airflow channel to a high temperature, which then enters the aerosol generating matrix and exchanges heat with the aerosol generating matrix, thereby heating and baking the aerosol generating matrix.

[0050] Heating elements may include resistance heating elements, electromagnetic heating elements, and / or infrared heating elements.

[0051] Resistance heating elements generate Joule heat and can primarily heat the aerosol-forming matrix via heat conduction. Resistance heating elements comprise resistive materials, suitable resistive materials including, but not limited to: semiconductors, such as doped ceramics, conductive ceramics (e.g., molybdenum disilicide), carbon, graphite, metals, metal alloys, and composite materials made of ceramic and metallic materials. Such composite materials may include doped or undoped ceramics. Examples of suitable doped ceramics include doped silicon carbide. Examples of suitable metals include titanium, zirconium, tantalum, and platinum group metals. Examples of suitable metal alloys include stainless steel, constantan, nickel-containing alloys, cobalt-containing alloys, chromium-containing alloys, aluminum-containing alloys, titanium-containing alloys, zirconium-containing alloys, hafnium-containing alloys, niobium-containing alloys, molybdenum-containing alloys, tantalum-containing alloys, tungsten-containing alloys, tin-containing alloys, gallium-containing alloys, manganese-containing alloys, and iron-containing alloys, as well as nickel-, iron-, and cobalt-based superalloys, stainless steel, iron-aluminum-based alloys, and iron-manganese-aluminum-based alloys.

[0052] Electromagnetic heating elements include a sensing element. As used herein, the term "sensor" refers to a material capable of converting electromagnetic energy into heat. When located within a changing electromagnetic field, eddy currents induced in the sensing element cause heating. In such embodiments, the sensing element is designed to engage with an aerosol generating device including a magnetic field generator. The magnetic field generator generates a changing magnetic field to heat the sensing element located within the changing magnetic field. In use, the sensing element is located within the changing magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generator. The magnetic field generator is electrically connected to a power supply assembly that provides current to the magnetic field generator to produce the changing magnetic field. The magnetic field generator may include one or more induction coils that generate the changing magnetic field, and the one or more induction coils may surround the sensing element. In one embodiment, the aerosol generating device is capable of generating a changing magnetic field between 1 and 30 MHz, for example, between 2 and 10 MHz, for example, between 5 and 7 MHz. In one embodiment, the aerosol generating device is capable of generating a changing magnetic field with a field strength (H-field) between 1 and 5 kA / m, for example, between 2 and 3 kA / m, for example, about 2.5 kA / m.

[0053] The receptor may include a metal or carbon. In one embodiment, the receptor may include a ferromagnetic material, such as ferritic, ferromagnetic steel, or stainless steel. In one embodiment, the receptor includes a nickel-iron alloy. In one embodiment, the receptor includes 400 series stainless steel, which includes grade 410, 420, or 430 stainless steel.

[0054] Infrared heating elements can primarily utilize thermal radiation to heat the aerosol-generating matrix. The infrared heating element may include an infrared electrothermal coating, which, when excited or energized, generates heat energy, thereby producing infrared radiation of a specific wavelength, such as far-infrared radiation of 1.5μm to 400μm, preferably far-infrared radiation of 8μm to 15μm.

[0055] Please refer to Figures 1-3 The power module 200 includes a housing 1, a power supply 2 disposed inside the housing 1, a shielding member 3 for shielding the mounting opening 11 on the housing 1, and a first locking member 4.

[0056] The power source 2 may include any suitable battery. In one embodiment, the battery is a lithium-ion battery. Alternatively, the battery may be a nickel-metal hydride battery, a nickel-cadmium battery, or a lithium-based battery, such as a lithium cobalt, lithium iron phosphate, lithium titanate, or lithium polymer battery.

[0057] In some embodiments, the power module 200 further includes a circuit board 6 and one or more control circuits disposed on the circuit board 6. The control circuits can control the output of the battery, such as causing the battery to output AC current or DC current, or for example, causing the battery to output current or voltage in the form of pulses.

[0058] The control circuit may include one or more controllers. These controllers can control the overall operation of the aerosol generating device. Specifically, the controllers control not only the operation of the battery and heating components, but also the operation of other components within the aerosol generating device. Furthermore, the controllers can determine whether the aerosol generating device is operable by checking the status of its components. The controller includes at least one processor. The processor may include a logic gate array, or a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory storing executable programs from the microprocessor. Moreover, those skilled in the art will understand that the controller may include another type of hardware.

[0059] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the housing 1 constitutes the surface of the aerosol generating device 100, thereby exposing at least a portion of the housing 1 to the user's field of vision and allowing the user to hold it.

[0060] The housing 1 has an assembly port 11, through which the power supply 2 can be assembled into the housing 1 and also removed from the housing 1. Therefore, when the assembly port 11 is open, the power supply 2 can be removed from the housing 1.

[0061] In such Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the mounting port 11 is located at the end of the housing 1; more specifically, the mounting port 11 is located at the bottom of the housing 1, thereby allowing the power supply 2 to be removed longitudinally from the housing 1. In other embodiments, the mounting port 11 may be located on the side wall of the housing 1, thereby allowing the power supply 2 to be removed laterally from the housing 1.

[0062] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1-3 The cover 3 is attached to the housing 1 and covers the mounting port 11, thereby keeping the power supply 2 in the housing 1 and preventing the power supply 2 from being removed from the housing 1.

[0063] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 2-5 The first locking member 4 includes a first operating part 41 and a locking part (not shown). The locking part is locked to the outer shell 1, and the first locking member 4 is connected to the cover 3, so that when the locking part is locked to the outer shell 1, the cover 3 can keep blocking the assembly opening 11.

[0064] The first operating unit 41 is configured for user operation, allowing the user to release the locking state between the locking part and the housing 1 by operating the first operating unit 41. After the locking state between the locking part and the housing 1 is released, the cover 3 can move relative to the housing 1, thereby removing the cover 3 from the assembly opening 11 and opening the assembly opening 11.

[0065] In some embodiments, when the assembly port 11 is open, the cover 3 is separated from the housing 1. After the locking state between the locking part and the housing 1 is released, the cover 3 can be removed from the housing 1.

[0066] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the cover 3 is rotatably or slidably connected to the housing 1. When the locking part is locked to the housing 1, the cover 3 is configured to be unable to rotate or slide relative to the housing 1, thereby keeping the cover 3 blocking the mounting opening 11; after the locking state between the locking part and the housing 1 is released, the cover 3 is configured to be able to rotate or slide relative to the housing 1, thereby removing the cover 3 from the mounting opening 11 by driving the cover 3 to rotate or slide relative to the housing 1, thus opening the mounting opening 11.

[0067] In some embodiments, the first operating unit 41 is further configured to drive the cover 3 to be removed from the assembly port 11 in a first direction after the locking state between the locking part and the housing 1 is released. After the locking state between the locking part and the housing 1 is released, the user can operate the first operating unit 41 to drive the cover 3 to move relative to the housing 1 in a first direction, so that the cover 3 is removed from the assembly port 1, thereby opening the assembly port 11.

[0068] Preferably, when the assembly port 11 is open, the cover 3 is separated from the outer shell 1, and the first direction is parallel to the longitudinal direction.

[0069] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figures 1-3 The power module 200 also includes a charging interface 7 for electrically connecting the charger and the power supply 2, the charging interface 7 being disposed on the cover 3. The charger may include a data cable capable of electrically connecting to an external power source, including but not limited to: a power bank, a computer, or a car. The charger may also include a charging plug for electrically connecting the data cable, the charging plug being used to dock with a socket. In this embodiment, the power supply 2 is a rechargeable power source. When the power supply 2 reaches the end of its lifespan due to multiple charge-discharge cycles, the assembly port 11 can be opened by removing the cover 3 from the assembly port 11, thereby allowing the power supply 2 to be replaced.

[0070] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 2 and Figure 3 A charging circuit is arranged on the circuit board 6, and the charging interface 7 is electrically connected to the power supply 2 through the charging circuit. The circuit board 6 is fixed on the cover 3, or there are multiple circuit boards 6, with the circuit board 6 containing the charging circuit fixed on the cover 3.

[0071] The charging circuit may include conductive terminals. The charging circuit is electrically connected to the power supply 2 by means of conductive terminals abutting against the power supply 2. Thus, the connection between the conductive terminals and the power supply 2 is broken when the cover 3 is removed from the assembly port 11. After a new power supply 2 is installed into the housing 1, and when the cover 3 covers the assembly port 11 again, the conductive terminals can abut against the new power supply 2. The conductive terminals may include spring pins or spring contacts.

[0072] The charging circuit can manage the charging of power supply 2, preventing power supply 2 from being overcharged, thereby maintaining power supply 2.

[0073] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figures 1-5 The power module 200 also includes a second locking member 5, which is configured to have a first state and a second state. In the first state, the second locking member 5 is configured to allow the first operating unit 41 to drive the locking part based on user operation, enabling the user to effectively operate the first operating unit 41 and thus release the locking state between the locking part and the housing 1 by operating the first operating unit 41. In the second state, the second locking member 5 is configured to prevent the first operating unit 41 from driving the locking part based on user operation, preventing the user from effectively operating the first operating unit 41 and thus preventing the user from releasing the locking state between the locking part and the housing 1 by operating the first operating unit 41. Therefore, when it is not necessary to open the assembly port 11, by setting the second locking member 5 to the second state, the cover 3 in the power module 200 is prevented from being accidentally opened in an undesirable state, so that the power supply 2 can be electrically and reliably held in the housing, preventing the power supply 2 from shaking or shifting in the housing 1, which could lead to poor electrical connection between the power supply 2 and the atomizing module.

[0074] There are many ways in which the second locking member 5 can prevent the user from effectively operating the first operating part 41 in the second state. For example, the second locking member 5 can cover the first operating part 41 in the second state, making the first operating part 41 hidden, so that the user cannot operate the first operating part 41; or for example, the second locking member 5 can lock the cover 3 and the outer shell 1 in the second state, so that the cover 3 cannot be removed from the assembly port 11 before the locking connection between the second locking member 5 and the cover 3 and the outer shell 1 is released.

[0075] In some embodiments, the second locking member 5 restricts the first locking member 4 in the second state, so that the first operating part 41 continues to be exposed, but the travel of the locking part relative to the housing 1 is limited or it cannot move relative to the housing 1, so that the locking part and the housing 1 can only continue to maintain a locked connection, thereby preventing the user from effectively operating the first operating part 41.

[0076] As a typical example, the first operating part 41 is configured to be elastic and elastically deformable along a second direction, and the locking part is configured to release the locking state between the first operating part 41 and the housing 1 when the deformation of the first operating part 41 along the second direction is appropriate. In other words, when the first operating part 41 does not deform along the second direction or the deformation is inappropriate, the locking part and the housing 1 maintain a locked connection.

[0077] Based on this, when the second locking member 5 is in the second state, the second locking member 5 can be configured to prevent the first operating part 41 from deforming along the second direction, or to limit the deformation of the first operating part 41 along the second direction. Thus, when the user operates the first operating part 41, the first operating part 41 can continue to maintain its original state or only undergo a small deformation. This allows the locking part and the outer shell 1 to maintain a locked connection when the user operates the first operating part 41. Therefore, although the first operating part 41 can be operated by the user, the first operating part 41 cannot respond to release the locking state between the locking part and the outer shell 1, and thus the first operating part 41 cannot be effectively operated.

[0078] When the second locking member 5 is in the first state, the second locking member 5 can be configured to allow the first operating part 41 to undergo a suitable deformation along the second direction, so that when the user operates the first operating part 41, the first operating part 41 can respond to release the locking state between the driving locking part and the housing 1, so that the first operating part 41 can be effectively operated.

[0079] When the second locking member 5 is in the first state, the user can push the first operating part 41 in the second direction to cause the first operating part 41 to deform appropriately in the second direction, so as to release the locking state between the locking part and the outer shell 1. After the locking state between the locking part and the outer shell 1 is released, the user can push the first operating part 41 in the first direction to remove the cover 3 from the assembly port 11, thereby opening the assembly port 11.

[0080] The second direction can be parallel to the horizontal direction. The second direction can also be perpendicular to the first direction.

[0081] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figures 2-5 The first locking member 4 also includes an elastic part 42 that can elastically deform along the second direction. The locking part includes a fastening part 43 provided on the elastic part 42. The housing 1 is provided with a mating part 12. The fastening part 43 is snapped into the mating part 12. The first operating part 41 is configured to drive the elastic part 42 to elastically deform along the second direction so that the fastening part 43 is disengaged from the mating part 12.

[0082] When the second locking member 5 is in the second state, the second locking member 5 can be configured to prevent the elastic part 42 from deforming in the second direction, or to limit the deformation of the elastic part 42 in the second direction. Thus, when the user operates the first operating part 41, the elastic part 42 can continue to maintain its original state or only undergo a small deformation. This allows the locking part and the outer shell 1 to remain locked together when the user operates the first operating part 41. Therefore, although the first operating part 41 can be operated by the user, the elastic part 42 cannot respond to drive the latching part 43 to disengage from the mating part 12, and thus the first operating part 41 cannot be effectively operated.

[0083] When the second locking member 5 is in the first state, the second locking member 5 can be configured to allow the elastic part 42 to deform appropriately along the second direction, so that when the user operates the first operating part 41, the elastic part 42 can respond to drive the locking part 43 to disengage from the mating part 12, so that the first operating part 41 can be effectively operated.

[0084] When the second locking member 5 is in the first state, the user can push the first operating part 41 in the second direction, so that the first operating part 41 pushes the elastic part 42 in the second direction, and then the elastic part 42 undergoes appropriate deformation in the second direction, so that the fastening part 43 is disengaged from the mating part 12, thereby releasing the locking state between the locking part and the outer shell 1.

[0085] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figures 4-6 The elastic part 42 is provided with at least two fastening parts 43, which are spaced apart. The housing 1 may have one mating part 12, so that at least two fastening parts 43 can be snapped together with different positions of the same mating part 12. Of course, the housing 1 may also have multiple mating parts 12, and multiple mating parts 12 can be snapped together with multiple fastening parts 43 in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0086] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figures 4-6 The fastening part 43 includes a protruding structure provided on the elastic part 42, and the mating part 12 includes a recessed structure or a hole structure provided on the wall of the outer shell 1. The protruding structure can achieve a snap-fit ​​connection by interfering with the recessed structure or the hole structure.

[0087] In some embodiments, the elastic portion 42 and the fastening portion 43 are integrally formed.

[0088] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 2 The mating part 12 is provided on the inner wall of the outer shell 1, so that at least part of the elastic part 42 is located inside the outer shell 1, and the fastening part 43 is snapped into the mating part 12 on the inner side of the outer shell 1, so that both the fastening part 42 and the mating part 12 are covered and hidden by the outer shell 1.

[0089] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 9 The power module 200 also includes an inner shell 8 disposed inside the outer shell 1, and at least a portion of the power supply 2 is removably disposed in the inner shell 8. A portion of the outer wall of the inner shell 8 is recessed to form a recess 81. A portion of the elastic part 42 and the fastening part 43 are disposed between the outer shell 1 and the inner shell 8, and are both disposed corresponding to the recess 81, such that the elastic part 42 and the fastening part 43 are spaced apart from the inner shell 8 in the second direction. This space can be the deformation space of the elastic part 42 in the second direction. When the user operates the first operating part 41 to push the elastic part 42, the elastic part 42 can deform to abut against the inner shell 8. When the user operates the first operating part 41 to drive the cover 3 in the first direction, the elastic part 42 fixed on the cover 3 can move together with the cover 3 in the first direction, and the elastic part 42 can slide along the outer wall of the inner shell 8.

[0090] The elastic portion 42 can be made of a thin metal sheet, thus having a smaller thickness, which helps to reduce the lateral size of the power module 200. The thickness of the elastic portion 42 can be between 0.05 mm and 0.3 mm, preferably between 0.1 mm and 0.2 mm, for example, the thickness of the elastic portion 42 can be about 0.15 mm.

[0091] In some embodiments, when the second locking member 5 is in the second state, the second locking member 5 is configured to prevent the locking part from moving in the second direction, or to limit the travel of the locking part in the second direction, so that when the first operating part 41 is operated, the locking part and the housing 1 can continue to maintain a locked connection, thereby preventing the first operating part 41 from being effectively operated. It should be noted that when the second locking member 5 is in the second state, the way in which the second locking member 5 prevents the locking part from moving in the second direction, or the second locking member 5 limits the travel of the locking part in the second direction, includes, but is not limited to: (1) when the second locking member 5 is in the second state, the second locking member 5 is configured to prevent the first operating part 41 from deforming in the second direction, or to limit the deformation of the first operating part 41 in the second direction; or (2) when the second locking member 5 is in the second state, the second locking member 5 is configured to prevent the elastic part 42 from deforming in the second direction, or to limit the deformation of the elastic part 42 in the second direction.

[0092] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7The second locking member 5 includes a stop portion 51, which is configured to move relative to the first locking member 4, thereby being able to approach or move away from the first locking member 4. More specifically, when the second locking member 5 is in a first state, the stop portion 51 is disposed relatively far away from the first locking member 4, thereby allowing the first operating part 41 and / or the elastic part 42 to have a larger deformation space in the second direction, so that the first operating part can be effectively operated; when the second locking member is in a second state, the stop portion 42 is disposed adjacent to the first locking member 4 to prevent the first operating part 41 and / or the elastic part 42 from deforming in the second direction, or to limit the deformation of the first operating part 41 and / or the elastic part 42 in the second direction.

[0093] The stop portion 51 is disposed adjacent to the first locking member 4 in the following forms: the stop portion 51 contacts the first operating portion 41 and / or the elastic portion 42, thereby preventing the first operating portion 41 and / or the elastic portion 42 from deforming along the second direction; or the stop portion 51 is disposed adjacent to the first operating portion 41 and / or the elastic portion 42, thereby limiting the deformation of the first operating portion 41 and / or the elastic portion 42 along the second direction.

[0094] The stop portion 51 can move relative to the first locking member 4 in the following ways: the stop portion 51 can rotate relative to the first locking member 4; or the stop portion 51 can perform linear motion, zigzag motion or spiral motion relative to the first locking member 4.

[0095] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 The second locking member 5 also includes a second operating part 52, which is configured to be operated by the user to drive the stop part 51 to move relative to the first locking member 4.

[0096] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figures 2-5 The second locking member 5 is rotatably mounted on the cover 3. Thus, the second operating part 52 can drive the stop part 51 to rotate relative to the cover 3. Furthermore, the first locking member 4 is fixed to the cover 3, so that the second operating part 52 can drive the stop part 51 to rotate relative to the first locking member 4, thereby causing the stop part 51 to move closer to or further away from the first locking member 4.

[0097] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figures 2-7 The second locking member 5 also includes a main body 53, and the second operating part 52 and the stop part 51 are both connected to the main body 53. When the user operates the second operating part 52, the main body 53 and the stop part 51 are linked with the second operating part 52. Preferably, the main body 53, the second operating part 52 and the stop part 51 are integrally formed.

[0098] In some embodiments, the cover 3 has a first mounting hole 31, and at least a portion of the main body 53 is rotatably disposed in the first mounting hole 31, so that the main body 53 can rotate in the first mounting hole 31 under the drive of the second operating part 52.

[0099] Furthermore, a first interference portion 54 is provided on the main body 53, and a second interference portion 32 is provided on the wall of the first mounting hole 31. There are multiple first interference portions 54 and / or second interference portions 32. When the second locking member 5 is in the first state, at least one first interference portion 54 interferes with the second interference portion 32 to provide damping for the rotation of the main body 53 in the first mounting hole 31, which helps to keep the second locking member 5 more stably in the first state. When the second locking member 5 is in the second state, at least one first interference portion 54 interferes with the second interference portion 32 to provide damping for the rotation of the main body 53 in the first mounting hole 31, which helps to keep the second locking member 5 more stably in the second state.

[0100] Preferably, one of the first interference portion 54 and the second interference portion 32 includes a protrusion and the other includes a groove. When the protrusion is at least partially fitted into the groove, the first interference portion 54 and the corresponding second interference portion 32 interfere with each other.

[0101] In such Figure 6 and Figure 7 In the embodiment shown, there is one first interference portion 54 and two second interference portions 32.

[0102] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 2 and Figure 3 Both the second operating part 52 and the stop part 51 are disposed outside the first mounting hole 31, and the distance between the side of the second operating part 52 and the side of the stop part 51 and the central axis of the main body 53 is greater than the radius of the first mounting hole 31. This makes the main body 53 irremovably disposed in the first mounting hole 31, and makes the second locking member 5 irremovably connected to the cover 3.

[0103] The first interference part 54 can be disposed between the stop part 51 and the second operation part 52.

[0104] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 8 The cover 3 also has a second mounting hole 33 that connects to the first mounting hole 31 and is located outside the first mounting hole 31. The second operating part 52 is rotatably disposed in the second mounting hole 33, and the inner diameter of the second mounting hole 33 is larger than the inner diameter of the first mounting hole 31. After the second operating part 52 is disposed in the second mounting hole 33, the outer surface of the second operating part 52 can be substantially flush with the outer surface of the cover 3.

[0105] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The first operating part 41 supports the outer casing 1 in the second direction.

[0106] It should be noted that the preferred embodiments of this application are given in the specification and accompanying drawings, but are not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A power supply module, characterized in that, include: The outer casing has an assembly port; A power supply, disposed within the housing and configured to be removable from the housing when the mounting opening is open; A cover is configured to removably cover the assembly port; A first locking member is connected to the cover. The first locking member includes a first operating part and a locking part that is locked to the housing. The first operating part is configured to be operated by a user to drive the locking part to release the locking state between the locking part and the housing, so that the cover can be removed from the assembly port. and The second locking member is configured to have a first state that allows the first operating unit to drive the locking part based on user operation and a second state that prevents the first operating unit from driving the locking part.

2. The power module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first operating unit is also configured to drive the cover away from the assembly port in a first direction after the locking state between the locking part and the housing is released.

3. The power supply module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first operating part is configured to be elastic and elastically deformable along a second direction, and the locking part is configured to release the locking state between the first operating part and the housing when the deformation of the first operating part along the second direction is appropriate.

4. The power module as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first locking member further includes an elastic portion that can elastically deform along a second direction. The locking portion includes a fastening portion disposed on the elastic portion. The housing is provided with a mating portion. The fastening portion is snapped into the mating portion. The first operating portion is configured to drive the elastic portion to elastically deform along the second direction so that the fastening portion is disengaged from the mating portion.

5. The power supply module as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The power module further includes an inner shell disposed inside the outer casing, and at least a portion of the power supply is removably disposed in the inner shell; A portion of the outer wall of the inner shell is recessed to form a recessed portion. A portion of the elastic part and the fastening part are disposed between the outer shell and the inner shell, and are both disposed corresponding to the recessed portion, such that the elastic part and the fastening part are spaced apart from the inner shell in the second direction.

6. The power module as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The second locking member includes a stop portion and a second operating portion for driving the stop portion to move relative to the first locking member. The stop portion is configured to be disposed away from the first locking member when the second locking member is in the first state, and disposed adjacent to the first locking member when the second locking member is in the second state.

7. The power module as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The first locking member is fixed to the cover, the second locking member is rotatably disposed on the cover, and the stop portion is configured to rotate relative to the first locking member under the drive of the second operating portion.

8. The power module as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The second locking member further includes a main body and a first interference portion disposed on the main body, wherein the second operating portion and the stop portion are both connected to the main body; The cover has a first mounting hole, and at least a portion of the main body is rotatably disposed in the first mounting hole; A second interference portion is provided on the wall of the first mounting hole. There are multiple first interference portions and / or second interference portions. When the second locking member is in the first state and the second state, at least one of the first interference portions interferes with the second interference portion to provide damping for the rotation of the body in the first mounting hole.

9. The power supply module as described in claim 8, characterized in that, Both the second operating part and the stop part are disposed outside the first mounting hole, and the distance between the side of the second operating part and the side of the stop part and the central axis of the main body is greater than the radius of the first mounting hole; The first interference portion is disposed between the stop portion and the second operating portion.

10. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that, The device includes the power module according to any one of claims 1-9, and further includes an atomizing module, wherein the power module is configured to be electrically connected to the atomizing module to provide electrical power to enable the atomizing module to atomize the aerosol generating matrix to produce aerosol.

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