Aerosol generating device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an aerosol generating device which comprises a shell, a liquid storage assembly, an atomizing core, a battery, a first display assembly and a second display assembly, and the shell comprises a first containing shell and a second containing shell detachably connected with the first containing shell. The liquid storage assembly and the atomizing core are both located in the first containing shell. The battery is located in the second containing shell and used for supplying power to the atomizing core. The first display assembly and the second display assembly are both installed at the second containing shell, at least part of the first display assembly and at least part of the second display assembly are located on the same side of the second containing shell, and the resolution ratio of the first display assembly is different from that of the second display assembly. Through ingenious cooperation of the first display assembly and the second display assembly, specific images with rich pictures can be displayed, the cost is reduced, and the display device is more environmentally friendly and convenient to apply and popularize.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic atomization technology, and in particular to an aerosol generating device. Background Technology

[0002] An aerosol generator is an electronic device that atomizes stored aerosol-forming matrix, such as e-liquid or liquid medication, into aerosol through electrical heating. The aerosol-forming matrix is ​​also known as the aerosol-generating substance. Currently, commercially available aerosol generators typically include an atomizer core, a power supply unit, and a housing. The housing usually contains the aerosol-forming matrix, which is conducted to the atomizer core via capillary action. During vaping, the power supply unit provides electricity to the atomizer core, causing it to heat up. This heat atomizes the aerosol-forming matrix into an inhalable aerosol.

[0003] As aerosol generating devices are increasingly used, the power supply and amount of aerosol generating matrix gradually decrease. To allow users to easily and intuitively know the remaining power and matrix quantity, these devices are typically equipped with an external display screen showing the remaining power and matrix quantity. However, current displays in aerosol generating devices generally have a uniform resolution, either displaying only simple images or offering richer visuals but at high cost, hindering widespread application. Therefore, developing an aerosol generating device that can display richer visuals at a lower cost has become a pressing issue for those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this application is to provide an aerosol generation device that can display rich images and is low-cost.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides an aerosol generating device, comprising a housing, a liquid storage component, an atomizing core, a battery, a first display component, and a second display component. The housing includes a first receiving shell and a second receiving shell detachably connected to the first receiving shell. The liquid storage component and the atomizing core are both located within the first receiving shell. The battery is located within the second receiving shell and is used to power the atomizing core. The first display component and the second display component are both mounted on the second receiving shell, and at least a portion of the first display component and at least a portion of the second display component are located on the same side of the second receiving shell. The resolution of the first display component is different from the resolution of the second display component.

[0006] In one embodiment, the sidewall of the first receiving shell is provided with a clearance groove, the clearance groove including a first slot and a second slot, the orientation of the first slot being different from the orientation of the second slot; the sidewall of the second receiving shell is provided with a mounting protrusion, the mounting protrusion extending into the clearance groove via the second slot; at least a portion of the second display component is located at the mounting protrusion, the orientation of the display surface of the second display component being the same as the orientation of the first slot.

[0007] In one embodiment, the side wall of the first receiving shell is further provided with a first docking portion, and the side wall of the second receiving shell is further provided with a second docking portion, wherein the first docking portion and the second docking portion are connected by insertion.

[0008] In one embodiment, the aerosol generating device further includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The first docking portion includes a docking groove, and the first electrode is at least partially located in the docking groove and electrically connected to the atomizing core. The second docking portion includes a docking protrusion, which is inserted into the docking groove. The second electrode is at least partially located in the docking protrusion and electrically connected to the battery. The second electrode abuts against the first electrode.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first receiving shell and the second receiving shell are arranged side by side, and the orientation of the second slot is the same as the orientation of the slot of the docking groove.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first display component is provided with a screen mating notch; the second display component is at least partially located corresponding to the screen mating notch.

[0011] In one embodiment, the second display component extends into the screen mating notch.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first display component is a flexible display component that can be bent, and the first display component is disposed around the second housing housing in the circumferential direction; the second display component is a liquid crystal display screen or an organic light-emitting diode display screen.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first receiving shell includes a first receiving portion and a first covering portion. The first receiving portion is provided with a first receiving cavity, and a first cavity opening is provided on the side wall of the first receiving cavity. The first covering portion covers the first cavity opening. The liquid storage component is located in the first receiving cavity, and the atomizing core is located in the liquid storage component.

[0014] The second housing includes a second housing portion and a second covering portion. The second housing portion is provided with a second housing cavity, and a second cavity opening is provided on the side wall of the second housing cavity. The second covering portion covers the second cavity opening and is detachably connected to the first covering portion. The battery is located in the second housing cavity. The first display component is mounted on the second housing portion, and the second display component is mounted on the second covering portion.

[0015] In one embodiment, the aerosol generating apparatus further includes a light-transmitting protective cover, which covers the first display component and the second display component and is connected to the second covering portion. The second receiving portion, the first display component, and the second display component are located within the space formed by the light-transmitting protective cover and the second covering portion.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows: First, since at least a portion of the first display component and at least a portion of the second display component are located on the same side of the second housing, the images displayed by the first and second display components can be combined to form a complete image. Because the resolutions of the first and second display components are different, their ingenious combination can display rich and specific images, reducing costs and facilitating widespread application. Second, since the first and second housings are detachably connected, the liquid storage component and the atomizing core are both located within the first housing, while the battery is located within the second housing. When the aerosol-generating material in the liquid storage component is depleted, the first housing, along with the liquid storage component and the atomizing core, can be disassembled and replaced as a whole. The second housing and its internal battery can still be used, thus not only facilitating user operation but also being more environmentally friendly. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of one embodiment of the aerosol generating apparatus of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the aerosol generating device after the light-transmitting protective cover has been removed.

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2The aerosol generating device shown is a perspective view after removing the first and second display components;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the aerosol generation device shown.

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the aerosol generation device shown.

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of a portion of the aerosol generation device shown.

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of a portion of the aerosol generation device shown.

[0025] Figure 8 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the first display component of the aerosol generating device shown.

[0026] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction;

[0027] Figure 10 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a first display component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 11 This is a front view of a flexible printed circuit board according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the back side of a flexible printed circuit board according to one embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 13 This is a front view of a flexible printed circuit board according to another embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 14 This is a planar schematic diagram of the flexible display layer in one embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 15 This is a planar schematic diagram of the flexible display layer and the flexible diffusion layer combined in one embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 16 This is a planar schematic diagram of a flexible light-shielding layer in one embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0034] 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.

[0035] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this application involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0036] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this application involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are 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 with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or," "and / or," or "and / or" throughout the text implies three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where A and B are simultaneously satisfied. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0037] Please refer to Figures 1-7 This application provides an aerosol generating device, comprising a mouthpiece 10, a first receiving shell 20', a second receiving shell 30', a liquid storage component 40, an atomizing core 50, a first display component 60, a second display component 70, a controller 80, a battery 90, a first electrode 901, and a second electrode 902. The mouthpiece 10 is connected to the first receiving shell 20' and is used for a user to inhale aerosol. In this embodiment, the first receiving shell 20' and the second receiving shell 30' constitute the housing of the aerosol generating device, that is, the housing includes the first receiving shell 20' and the second receiving shell 30'. The liquid storage component 40 and the atomizing core 50 are both located within the first receiving shell 20', and the battery 90 is located within the second receiving shell 30'. Preferably, the battery 90 is a rechargeable battery. It is understood that as long as it can accommodate and install at least some of the components of the aerosol generating device, the shape and structure of the housing are not specifically limited here.

[0038] The first receiving shell 20' and the second receiving shell 30' are detachably connected. The side wall of the first receiving shell 20' is provided with a first docking part 20a' and a relief groove 20b', which is located on the outer wall surface of the side wall of the first receiving shell 20'. The first receiving shell 20' and the second receiving shell 30' are arranged side by side, that is, the first receiving shell 20' and the second receiving shell 30' are arranged laterally along the aerosol generating device. Therefore, even if the liquid storage component 40 leaks the aerosol generating matrix, it is not easy to affect the battery 90, thus improving the service life.

[0039] The first receiving shell 20' includes a first receiving portion 201' and a first covering portion 202'. The first receiving portion 201' is connected to the nozzle 10 and has a first receiving cavity 2011'. A first cavity opening 2012' is provided on the side wall of the first receiving cavity 2011'. The first covering portion 202' covers the first cavity opening 2012' and is connected to a first magnetic suction member 903. The first docking portion 20a' is located on the side of the first covering portion 202' facing the second receiving shell 30'. Specifically, the first docking portion 20a' is a docking groove, with the groove opening facing the second receiving shell 30'. A first electrode 901 is fixed at the first covering portion 202' and electrically connected to the atomizing core 50, extending into the docking groove.

[0040] The clearance groove 20b' is located on the cavity wall of the first receiving cavity 2011', and includes a first slot 20b1' and a second slot 20b2'. The orientation of the first slot 20b1' is different from that of the second slot 20b2', while the orientation of the second slot 20b2' is the same as that of the slot of the mating groove. That is, the second slot 20b2' of the clearance groove 20b' faces the second receiving shell 30'. Specifically, the orientation of the first slot 20b1' is perpendicular to that of the second slot 20b2', and the orientation of the display surface of the second display component 70 is the same as that of the first slot 20b1'. It can be understood that the display surface of the second display component 70 refers to the portion of the screen of the second display component 70 used for displaying images and text.

[0041] The second receiving shell 30' has a second mating portion 30a' and a mounting protrusion 30b' on its side wall. The second mating portion 30a' is a mating protrusion that is inserted into the first mating portion 20a', i.e., the mating protrusion is inserted into the mating groove, thus reliably connecting the second receiving shell 30' and the first receiving shell 20' together. The mounting protrusion 30b' extends into the clearance groove 20b' via the second slot 20b2'. Since the orientation of the second slot 20b2' is the same as the orientation of the slot opening of the mating groove, it not only facilitates the mating of the second mating portion 30a' and the first mating portion 20a', but also improves the reliability of the connection between the second receiving shell 30' and the first receiving shell 20'.

[0042] Specifically, the second receiving shell 30' includes a second receiving portion 301' and a second covering portion 302'. The second receiving portion 301' is provided with a second receiving cavity 3011' and a fixing groove 3012'. The battery 90 is located inside the second receiving cavity 3011'. A second cavity opening 3013' is provided on the side wall of the second receiving cavity 3011', and the second cavity opening 3013' faces the first cavity opening 2012'. The mounting protrusion 30b' is located on the side of the second covering portion 302'. The fixing groove 3012' is located on the outer peripheral surface of the second receiving portion 301', and a positioning protrusion 3014' is provided on the groove wall of the fixing groove 3012'. It can be understood that, in another embodiment, the mounting protrusion 30b' can be provided at the second receiving portion 301'.

[0043] The second cover 302' is disposed over the second cavity 3013' and detachably connected to the first cover 202'. The mating protrusion is located on the side of the second cover 302' facing the first cover 202'. The second electrode 902 is fixed to the second cover 302' and extends into the mating protrusion and is electrically connected to the battery 90. The second electrode 902 abuts against the first electrode 901, so the battery 90 can supply power to the atomizing core 50 through the second electrode 902 and the first electrode 901. This arrangement of the first electrode 901 and the second electrode 902 is not easily deformed by external forces, thus increasing their service life. The second cover 302' is connected to a second magnetic member 904. The second magnetic member 904 is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic member 903, thus increasing the reliability of the connection between the first receiving shell 20' and the second receiving shell 30'. It is understood that the first magnetic member 903 and the second magnetic member 904 can be made of magnets or other ferromagnetic materials, as long as they can attract each other.

[0044] The liquid storage assembly 40 is located within the first receiving cavity 2011', and includes a liquid storage tube 401, a first elastic sealing seat 402, and a second elastic sealing seat 403. A porous liquid absorption column 404 is inserted into the liquid storage tube 401. The porous liquid absorption column 404 is used to adsorb the aerosol generation matrix. The porous liquid absorption column 404 can be porous foam or fiber, as long as it can adsorb the aerosol generation matrix. The first elastic sealing seat 402 covers the first end of the liquid storage tube 401, thereby improving the sealing performance. The second elastic sealing seat 403 covers the second end of the liquid storage tube 401.

[0045] The atomizing core 50 is located within the liquid storage assembly 40. It includes a liquid guiding component 501 and a heating element 502. The liquid guiding component 501 is located within the porous liquid absorption column 404 and is used to conduct the aerosol generating matrix within the porous liquid absorption column 404 to the heating element 502. The liquid guiding component 501 can be made of materials such as cotton or porous ceramics, as long as it can absorb the aerosol generating matrix. It is understood that the aerosol generating matrix can be formed by combining propylene glycol, glycerol, and fragrance in a certain proportion. The aerosol generating matrix is ​​existing technology, and its composition will not be described in detail here. The heating element 502 is electrically connected to the controller 80. The controller 80 is electrically connected to the battery 90 and is used to control the battery 90 to supply power to the heating element 502, causing the heating element 502 to heat up and atomize the aerosol generating matrix to form an aerosol. The heating element 502 can be a heating mesh or heating wire, etc. Understandably, the structure of the atomizing core 50 is not specifically limited here, as long as it can atomize the aerosol generation matrix to form an aerosol.

[0046] Both the first display component 60 and the second display component 70 are mounted on the second receiving shell 30'. That is, the first display component 60 and the second display component 70 can be mounted on the outer surface of the second receiving shell 30' or inside the second receiving shell 30'. The space formed inside the second receiving shell 30' is also within the scope of the second receiving shell 30'. In this embodiment, the first display component 60 is arranged around the outer peripheral surface of the second receiving shell 30' in the circumferential direction. The first display component 60 can be used to display relevant parameter information of the aerosol generating device and to display patterns such as stars, moon, sun, and rockets to enhance the aesthetics of the electronic cigarette. For example, it can be used to display the remaining power of the aerosol generating device, the remaining amount of aerosol generating matrix, the working power, and preset pattern information. In this embodiment, the first display component 60 is a flexible display component that can be bent, i.e., a flexible display screen, such as a flexible OLED screen or a flexible LCD screen. The first display component 60 can be fixed to the outer surface of the second receiving shell 30' by means of adhesive, snap-fit, etc.

[0047] The first display component 60 may be C-shaped or U-shaped, etc., and its shape is not specifically limited here.

[0048] One end of the first display component 60 and the second display component 70 are located on the same side of the second housing 30'. The first display component 60 and the second display component 70 are also located on the same side of the aerosol generating device. The image displayed by the second display component 70 and at least a portion of the image displayed by the first display component 60 are located on the same side of the aerosol generating device. Therefore, the images displayed by the first display component 60 and the second display component 70 can be combined to form a complete image. The resolutions of the first display component 60 and the second display component 70 are different. Therefore, through the cooperation of the second display component 70 and the first display component 60, certain images can be displayed at a low cost.

[0049] It is understood that as long as at least a portion of the first display component 60 and at least a portion of the second display component 70 are located on the same side of the second housing 30', that is, at least a portion of the first display component 60 and at least a portion of the second display component 70 are located on the same side of the aerosol generating device, the spacing and positional relationship between them are not specifically limited here. For example, when the second housing 30' is a polyhedron, at least a portion of the image displayed by the first display component 60 and at least a portion of the image displayed by the second display component 70 are located on the same side of the housing; when the second housing 30' is a rotating body, at least a portion of the image displayed by the first display component 60 and at least a portion of the image displayed by the second display component 70 are located in the same area of ​​the housing, so that when the user views, at least a portion of the image formed by the combination of the first display component 60 and the second display component 70 can be seen. Therefore, as long as the user can see at least a portion of the image formed by the combination of the first display component 60 and the second display component 70, it is considered that at least a portion of the first display component 60 and at least a portion of the second display component 70 are located on the same side of the second housing 30'. In this embodiment, the first display component 60 is mounted on the second receiving portion 301', and the second display component 70 is mounted on the second covering portion 302'.

[0050] Preferably, the pixel pitch of the second display component 70 is smaller than that of the first display component 60, and the resolution of the second display component 70 is greater than that of the first display component 60. The second display component 70 displays images with better smoothness and detail. Therefore, it can be used to display images of fast-moving objects such as the sun or the earth, while the first display component 60 can be used to display images of other planets or satellites orbiting the sun or the earth at a slower pace. This not only leverages the advantages of both the first display component 60 and the second display component 70 but also significantly reduces costs. Furthermore, the first display component 60 and the second display component 70 can be combined to display fountains, sprays, or fireworks. The second display component 70 can be a rigid liquid crystal display or an organic light-emitting diode display, etc. Located at the mounting protrusion 30b', the second display component 70 is not only reliably fixed and less susceptible to damage from external forces but also easy to assemble and view. It is understood that pixel pitch refers to the distance between two adjacent pixels on a display screen.

[0051] The first display component 60 is provided with a screen mating notch 600 and a positioning notch 601. The second display component 70 extends into the screen mating notch 600, thus allowing the first display component 60 and the second display component 70 to fit together more tightly. This enables the images displayed by the first display component 60 and the second display component 70 to blend better, improving the display effect. It is understood that as long as the second display component 70 is at least partially aligned with the screen mating notch 600, its structure is not specifically limited here. In this embodiment, the second display component 70 being at least partially aligned with the screen mating notch 600 means that the orthographic projection of the screen mating notch 600 onto the plane containing the display surface of the second display component 70 is at least partially coincident with the second display component 70. The positioning protrusion 3014' is inserted into the positioning notch 601, thus preventing misalignment during assembly, facilitating assembly, and improving product yield.

[0052] Please refer to Figures 8 to 11 In this embodiment, the first display component 60 is a flexible display component that can be bent. The flexible display component is disposed around the outer peripheral surface of the second receiving shell 30'. The first display component 60 includes a flexible printed circuit board 1, a plurality of light-emitting elements 2, and a flexible display layer 3. The flexible printed circuit board 1 covers the side of the second receiving shell 30', that is, the flexible printed circuit board 1 covers the side of the second receiving portion 301', and the flexible printed circuit board is inserted into the fixing groove 3012'. Therefore, it is not only easy to assemble, but also easy to assemble into place, thus improving production efficiency.

[0053] The flexible printed circuit board 1 has a circuit trace 14 and a first surface 11 along its thickness direction. Multiple light-emitting elements 2 are spaced apart on the first surface 11 of the flexible printed circuit board 1 and electrically connected to the circuit trace 14. A flexible display layer 3 is fixedly stacked on the first surface 11 of the flexible printed circuit board 1 and covers each light-emitting element 2. The flexible display layer 3 has multiple light-transmitting areas 31, each light-transmitting area 31 being disposed opposite to at least one light-emitting element 2. The area of ​​the flexible display layer 3 other than the light-transmitting areas 31 is a light-shielding area 32.

[0054] In this embodiment, those skilled in the art will understand that the flexible printed circuit board 1, also known as an FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) board, is a flexible circuit board with printed circuit traces 14. It has advantages such as good flexibility, light weight, and thinness. In the specific manufacturing process, the desired flexible printed circuit board 1 can be obtained by printing circuit traces 14 on a flexible film. The flexible film can be a high-performance polymer material such as polyimide film or polyester film, which has excellent heat resistance, chemical stability, and bendability.

[0055] In this embodiment, the light-emitting element 2 can be an LED bead or other electrically energized light-emitting component. In some optional implementations, the light-emitting element 2 can be an LED bead with dimensions of 0.5–1.5 mm (length) × 0.2–0.8 mm (width) × 0.1–0.8 mm (thickness). Preferably, the light-emitting element 2 can be a 0402 LED bead, with dimensions of 1.0 mm (length) × 0.5 mm (width) × 0.4 mm (thickness). After repeated testing, when the first display component 60 provided in this embodiment uses this type of LED bead as the light-emitting element 2, compared to LED beads of other sizes, the first display component 60 achieves better display effects and higher reliability. The light-emitting element 2 can be fixed to the first surface 11 of the flexible printed circuit board 1 by welding, bonding (e.g., bonding with insulating or conductive adhesive), and forms an electrical connection with the circuit trace 14 of the flexible printed circuit board 1.

[0056] In this embodiment, the material of the flexible display layer 3 can be flexible materials such as polyimide (PI), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene phthalate (PEN), liquid crystal polymer (LCP), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), as long as it meets the usage requirements. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on the specific material of the flexible display layer 3. When the flexible display layer 3 is made of a transparent flexible material, a light-transmitting area 31 and a light-shielding area 32 can be formed on the flexible display layer 3 by coating with light-shielding ink. For example, when the flexible display layer 3 is a transparent polyimide film, light-shielding ink can be coated on the surface of the polyimide film in a predetermined manner. The area of ​​the polyimide film coated with light-shielding ink can be regarded as the light-shielding area 32 of the flexible display layer 3, and the area of ​​the polyimide film not coated with light-shielding ink can be regarded as the light-transmitting area 31 of the flexible display layer 3. When the flexible display layer 3 is made of an opaque flexible material, a light-transmitting area 31 and a light-shielding area 32 can be formed on the flexible display layer 3 by means of laser engraving or the like. For example, when the flexible display layer 3 is an opaque PET film, the required light-transmitting area 31 can be engraved on the surface of the PET film by laser engraving (at this time, the light-transmitting area 31 is essentially a through hole), and the area in the PET film that is not engraved is formed as the light-shielding area 32.

[0057] It should be noted that, in specific implementation, the shape, size, and positional distribution of each light-transmitting area 31 can be determined according to actual usage requirements. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this. Optionally, the shape of the light-transmitting area 31 can be a text shape, a number shape, a letter shape, a dot shape, a line shape, etc. When the light emitted by the light-emitting element 2 reaches the light-transmitting area 31, the corresponding shape of the light display information can be displayed. For example, when the light emitted by the light-emitting element 2 reaches the letter-shaped light-transmitting area 31, the user can observe the illuminated letter on the flexible display layer 3. In this way, by combining multiple light-transmitting areas 31 of different shapes, various shapes of light display information can be obtained. The different shapes of light display information can be used to characterize various information of the aerosol generating device (such as remaining power, operating power, remaining amount of aerosol generating matrix, preset pattern, etc.). In addition, the number of light-emitting elements 2 corresponding to each light-transmitting area 31 can also be determined according to actual usage requirements. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this either.

[0058] In this embodiment, it should also be noted that, in specific implementation, the flexible display layer 3 can be fixedly laminated onto the first surface 11 of the flexible printed circuit board 1 by means of bonding or other methods. Optionally, such as... Figure 9As shown, a third adhesive layer 33 is provided on the side surface of the flexible display layer 3 facing the flexible printed circuit board 1. The flexible display layer 3 can be quickly and reliably bonded to the flexible printed circuit board 1 through the third adhesive layer 33 to form an integrated laminated structure. In specific implementation, the third adhesive layer 33 can be double-sided tape, structural adhesive, optically transparent adhesive, pressure-sensitive adhesive, etc., as long as it meets the usage requirements. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0059] In the technical solution provided in this application embodiment, a plurality of light-emitting elements 2 are distributed on the first surface 11 of the flexible printed circuit board 1. A flexible display layer 3 with a plurality of light-transmitting areas 31 is fixed on the first surface 11 of the flexible printed circuit board 1 and covers each light-emitting element 2, thereby enabling the plurality of light-emitting elements 2 to be encapsulated between the flexible display layer 3 and the flexible printed circuit board 1. The flexible printed circuit board 1 can serve as a mounting carrier for the plurality of light-emitting elements 2, and the circuit traces 14 on the flexible printed circuit board 1 can serve as a medium for the plurality of light-emitting elements 2 to be electrically connected to the power supply. When the plurality of light-emitting elements 2 are connected to the battery 90 through the circuit traces 14 of the flexible printed circuit board 1, the plurality of light-emitting elements 2 are powered on and emit light, and the emitted light can be displayed in the light-transmitting area 31 of the flexible display layer 3. That is, the light-transmitting area 31 of the flexible display layer 3 can serve as the light display area of ​​the first display component 60, thereby realizing the display function of the first display component 60.

[0060] Since both the flexible display layer 3 and the flexible printed circuit board 1 are flexible structures, the first display component 60 formed by stacking the flexible display layer 3 and the flexible printed circuit board 1 is also a flexible structure, which can be bent. Thus, based on the bendable characteristic of the first display component 60, the first display component 60 can be wrapped around the outer peripheral surface of the second housing shell 30', so that the light display area of ​​the first display component 60 can be distributed on multiple outer surfaces of the aerosol generating device, thereby increasing the display area of ​​the aerosol generating device and enabling the aerosol generating device to display more information to the user.

[0061] Please refer to Figure 10In some optional embodiments of this application, the first display component 60 further includes a first adhesive layer 15, and the flexible printed circuit board 1 also has a second surface 12 disposed opposite to the first surface 11. The first adhesive layer 15 is disposed on the second surface 12 and bonded to the second receiving shell 30'. Thus, in some application scenarios where the first display component 60 of this embodiment is used in an aerosol generating device, the entire first display component 60 can be quickly attached to the outer surface of the second receiving shell 30' through the first adhesive layer 15, thereby improving the ease of installation of the first display component 60. In specific implementations, the first adhesive layer 15 can be a type of adhesive such as double-sided tape or structural adhesive, as long as it meets the usage requirements; this embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0062] Please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 11 In some optional embodiments of this application, the first display component 60 further includes a current driving element 41 and a current input interface 42. The first surface 11 has a first mounting area 111 and a second mounting area 112 that are connected to each other. The area of ​​the first mounting area 111 is larger than that of the second mounting area 112. The second mounting area 112 is located at the edge of the flexible printed circuit board 1 (for example, assuming that the flexible printed circuit board 1 is a strip with a certain length and width, the second mounting area 112 can be located at the length edge or the width edge of the flexible printed circuit board 1). A plurality of light-emitting elements 2 are fixed on the first mounting area 111. The current driving element 41 and the current input interface 42 are installed at intervals on the second mounting area 112 and are all electrically connected to the circuit trace 14.

[0063] In this embodiment, by providing a current input interface 42 electrically connected to the circuit trace 14, in some application scenarios where the first display component 60 of this embodiment is used in an aerosol generating device, it is convenient to electrically connect each light-emitting element 2 in the first display component 60 to the controller 80 of the aerosol generating device. For example, in a specific application, only one end of a wire needs to be connected to the current input interface 42, and the other end of the wire needs to be connected to the controller 80 of the aerosol generating device. This quickly achieves electrical connection between each light-emitting element 2 and the controller 80 of the aerosol generating device, which is very convenient to operate. The structure of the current input interface 42 can be a general connector or other types of communication interface, as long as it meets the usage requirements. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0064] In this embodiment, by setting a driving element electrically connected to the circuit trace 14, in some application scenarios where the first display component 60 of this embodiment is used in an aerosol generating device, when the power supply component of the aerosol generating device is turned on through the current input interface 42, the power supply component can easily drive each light-emitting element 2 to emit light in a preset manner, so as to display the required information on the flexible display layer 3. It should be noted that, in specific implementations, the driving element can be a driving chip commonly used in the art. Since its specific structure and usage principle are well known to those skilled in the art, they will not be described in detail here.

[0065] Please refer to Figure 8 , Figure 11-12 as well as Figure 16 In some optional embodiments of this application, the edge of the flexible printed circuit board 1 is provided with a clearance notch 13, the second mounting area 112 is located within the clearance notch 13, and the area of ​​the first surface 11 of the flexible printed circuit board 1 other than the second mounting area 112 is the first mounting area 111. This configuration, compared to the configuration where the second mounting area 112 of the flexible printed circuit board 1 protrudes from the edge of the flexible printed circuit board 1 (e.g., ...), provides a better fit. Figure 13 As shown), in some application scenarios where the first display component 60 of this embodiment is used in an aerosol generating device, it is beneficial to reduce the risk of interference between the first mounting area 111 and the second mounting area 112 during the process of mounting the first display component 60 along the outer surface of the second receiving shell 30'. This facilitates increasing the display area of ​​the first display component 60 in the circumferential direction of the aerosol generating device. For example, assuming the first display component 60 is a flexible strip sheet with a certain length and width, if the second mounting area 112 of the flexible printed circuit board 1 protrudes from one of the width edges of the flexible printed circuit board 1 (e.g., ... Figure 9 As shown, during the process of mounting the strip-shaped first display component 60 around the outer surface of the second receiving shell 30' along the circumference of the aerosol generating device, the second mounting area 112 of the flexible printed circuit board 1 is prone to overlap with another width edge of the flexible printed circuit board 1 and interfere with the end of the first mounting area 111 that is away from the second mounting area 112. This makes it difficult for the first display component 60 to form a complete closed-loop structure, which is not conducive to maximizing the display area of ​​the aerosol generating device along its circumference.

[0066] In the technical solution provided in this embodiment, since the second mounting area 112 of the flexible printed circuit board 1 is designed to avoid interference, that is, the second mounting area 112 of the flexible printed circuit board 1 is located within the avoidance notch 13 opened on the edge of the flexible printed circuit board 1, the first display component 60 can be mounted around the outer surface of the second receiving shell 30' in the circumferential direction of the aerosol generating device. This effectively avoids interference between the end of the first mounting area 111 away from the second mounting area 112 and the second mounting area 112, so that the first display component 60 can be easily formed into an open ring structure, which is beneficial to maximizing the display area of ​​the aerosol generating device in the circumferential direction.

[0067] In this embodiment, it should be noted that in some specific application scenarios, when the flexible printed circuit board 1 is a strip with a certain length and width, an avoidance notch 13 for accommodating the second mounting area 112 can be opened on the long edge of the flexible printed circuit board 1. Figure 11-12 As shown, a clearance notch 13 for accommodating the second mounting area 112 can also be opened on the width edge of the flexible printed circuit board 1. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0068] Please refer to Figure 11 In some optional embodiments of this application, a plurality of test points 43 made of metal are also exposed on the second mounting area 112 of the flexible printed circuit board 1. The plurality of test points 43 are electrically connected to the circuit traces 14 of the flexible printed circuit board 1. In this way, by setting a plurality of test points 43 made of metal, it is convenient for testers to perform corresponding functional tests or fault tests on the first display component 60.

[0069] Please continue to refer to Figure 11 In some optional embodiments of this application, the first display component 60 further includes a flexible flat cable 52, one end of which is plugged into the current input interface 42. This configuration allows installers to quickly and easily connect the first display component 60 to the power supply component of the aerosol generating device in scenarios where the first display component 60 of this embodiment is used in an aerosol generating device. In practice, only the end of the flexible flat cable 52 furthest from the current input interface 42 needs to be plugged into the communication interface of the power supply component, which is very convenient.

[0070] Please refer to Figure 11-12In some optional embodiments of this application, the first display component 60 further includes a metal sheet 51, which is fixed to the side of the flexible film facing away from the second mounting area 112. In this embodiment, the metal sheet 51 can reinforce (i.e., supplement the strength) the portion of the flexible printed circuit board 1 containing the second mounting area 112, thereby facilitating the positioning of the portion of the flexible printed circuit board 1 where the driving element and the current input interface 42 are mounted in some application scenarios where the first display component 60 of this embodiment is mounted on the outer surface of the aerosol generating device. To further facilitate the positioning of the portion of the flexible printed circuit board 1 where the driving element and the current input interface 42 are mounted, at least one positioning hole 511 is also provided on the surface of the metal sheet 51.

[0071] Please refer to Figure 10 In some optional embodiments of this application, the first display component 60 further includes a flexible reflective layer 6, which covers the first surface 11 of the flexible printed circuit board 1, with each light-emitting element 2 exposed through the flexible reflective layer 6. In this embodiment, the flexible reflective layer 6 improves the lighting display effect of the first display component 60 while ensuring that the first display component 60 can be bent. Specifically, after the light emitted by the light-emitting element 2 shines on the light-transmitting area 31 of the flexible display layer 3, a portion of the light is reflected. The presence of the flexible reflective layer 6 can reflect this reflected light back to the light-transmitting area 31 of the flexible display layer 3 to a certain extent, thereby improving the light utilization rate and enabling the first display component 60 to obtain a better lighting display effect. In specific implementation, the flexible reflective layer 6 can be a flexible reflective film (such as a transparent polyimide film), a paint layer (optionally, to achieve a better reflective effect, a white paint layer can be used as the flexible reflective layer 6), or a reflective ink layer, as long as it meets the usage requirements. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0072] Please continue to refer to Figure 10 , Figure 14 and Figure 15In some optional embodiments of this application, the first display component 60 further includes a flexible diffusion layer 7. The flexible diffusion layer 7 can be attached to the surface of the flexible display layer 3 facing the flexible printed circuit board 1 by means of adhesive or the like, and the flexible diffusion layer 7 covers each light-transmitting area 31. In this embodiment, by providing the flexible diffusion layer 7 between the multiple light-emitting elements 2 and the multiple light-transmitting areas 31, the flexible diffusion layer 7 can uniformly diffuse the light emitted by the light-emitting elements 2, so that the light emitted by the light-emitting elements 2 can be diffused more evenly to the light-transmitting areas 31 of the flexible display layer 3, thereby improving the uniformity of the light display of the first display component 60. In specific implementation, the flexible diffusion layer 7 can be a transparent flexible film coated with fluorescent ink, or other types of flexible diffusion films, as long as they meet the usage requirements. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this. Optionally, in some embodiments, the flexible diffusion layer 7 is a yellow fluorescent ink film, and the light emitted by the light-emitting elements 2 is blue light. Optionally, in some embodiments, a fourth adhesive layer 71 is provided on the side surface of the flexible diffusion layer 7 facing away from the flexible display layer 3, so that the flexible diffusion layer 7 can be bonded to the flexible printed circuit board 1 (or the flexible reflective layer 6, or the flexible light-shielding layer 8 described later). The fourth adhesive layer 71 can be an adhesive layer of the type of double-sided tape, structural adhesive, etc.

[0073] Please continue to refer to Figure 10 and Figure 16 In some optional embodiments of this application, the first display component 60 further includes a flexible light-shielding layer 8. The flexible light-shielding layer 8 has multiple light-transmitting holes 81. The flexible light-shielding layer 8 is sandwiched between the flexible printed circuit board 1 and the flexible display layer 3, and each light-transmitting hole 81 is opposite to at least one light-transmitting area 31. In this embodiment, the flexible light-shielding layer 8 reduces the loss of light emitted by the light-emitting element 2, allowing the light emitted by the light-emitting element 2 to be transmitted more fully and concentratedly to the light-transmitting area 31 of the flexible display layer 3, thereby improving the lighting display effect of the first display component 60. In specific implementations, the flexible light-shielding layer 8 can be made of non-transparent flexible materials such as silicone, rubber, or silicone rubber, as long as it meets the usage requirements. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0074] Please continue to refer to Figure 10In some optional embodiments of this application, a second adhesive layer 82 is provided on the surface of the flexible light-shielding layer 8 facing the flexible printed circuit board 1. Thus, by providing the second adhesive layer 82, the flexible light-shielding layer 8 can be easily and quickly laminated onto the first surface 11 of the flexible printed circuit board 1, or it can be easily and quickly laminated onto the flexible reflective layer 6. In specific implementations, the second adhesive layer 82 can be a type of adhesive such as double-sided tape or structural adhesive, as long as it meets the usage requirements; this embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0075] Based on the bendable nature of the first display component 60, the first display component 60 can be wrapped around multiple outer surfaces of the second housing 30' simultaneously, so that the light display area of ​​the first display component 60 can be distributed on multiple outer surfaces of the aerosol generating device, thereby increasing the display area of ​​the aerosol generating device and enabling the aerosol generating device to display more information to the user.

[0076] The aerosol generating device of this utility model further includes a light-transmitting protective cover 905. The light-transmitting protective cover 905 is attached to the first display component 60 and the second display component 70 and connected to the second covering portion 302'. The second receiving portion, the second covering portion 302', the first display component 60, and the second display component 70 are located within the space formed by the light-transmitting protective cover 905 and the second covering portion 302'. The light-transmitting protective cover 905 can protect the first display component 60 and the second display component 70, preventing the user from touching them. Preferably, the light-transmitting protective cover 905 is detachably connected to the second covering portion 302'. More preferably, the light-transmitting protective cover 905 is detachably fastened to the second covering portion 302'. It is understood that the light-transmitting protective cover 905 can be made of transparent or translucent materials, as long as it allows light to pass through; the material is not specifically limited here. In this embodiment, thanks to the above improvements, the aerosol generating device has the advantage of a large display area, enabling it to display more visual information to users.

[0077] In summary, firstly, since at least a portion of the first display component 60 and at least a portion of the second display component 70 are located on the same side of the second housing 30', the images displayed by the first display component 60 and the second display component 70 can be combined to form a complete image. Because the resolutions of the first display component 60 and the second display component 70 are different, their clever combination can display rich and specific images, reducing costs and facilitating widespread application. Secondly, since the first housing 20' and the second housing 30' are detachably connected, the liquid storage component 40 and the atomizing core 50 are both located inside the first housing 20', while the battery 90 is located inside the second housing 30'. When the aerosol-generating material in the liquid storage component 40 is depleted, the first housing 20', along with the liquid storage component 40 and the atomizing core 50, can be disassembled and replaced as a whole. The second housing 30' and its internal battery 90 can still be used, thus not only making it convenient for users but also more environmentally friendly.

[0078] It should be noted that other aspects of the aerosol generating apparatus disclosed in this application can be found in the prior art, and will not be repeated here.

[0079] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the concept of this application and the contents of the specification and drawings of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that, The device includes a housing, a liquid storage component, an atomizing core, a battery, a first display component, and a second display component. The housing includes a first receiving shell and a second receiving shell detachably connected to the first receiving shell. The liquid storage component and the atomizing core are both located within the first receiving shell. The battery is located within the second receiving shell and is used to power the atomizing core. The first display component and the second display component are both mounted on the second receiving shell, and at least a portion of the first display component and at least a portion of the second display component are located on the same side of the second receiving shell. The resolution of the first display component is different from the resolution of the second display component.

2. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the first receiving shell is provided with a clearance groove, the clearance groove including a first slot and a second slot, the orientation of the first slot is different from the orientation of the second slot; the side wall of the second receiving shell is provided with a mounting protrusion, the mounting protrusion extending into the clearance groove via the second slot; at least a portion of the second display component is located at the mounting protrusion, the orientation of the display surface of the second display component is the same as the orientation of the first slot.

3. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first receiving shell is provided with a first docking portion on its side wall, and the second receiving shell is provided with a second docking portion on its side wall, and the first docking portion and the second docking portion are connected by insertion.

4. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The aerosol generating device further includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The first docking part includes a docking groove, and the first electrode is at least partially located in the docking groove and electrically connected to the atomizing core. The second docking part includes a docking protrusion, which is inserted into the docking groove. The second electrode is at least partially located in the docking protrusion and electrically connected to the battery. The second electrode abuts against the first electrode.

5. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The first receiving shell and the second receiving shell are arranged side by side, and the orientation of the second slot is the same as the orientation of the slot of the docking groove.

6. The aerosol generating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The first display component has a screen-fitting notch; the second display component is at least partially positioned corresponding to the screen-fitting notch.

7. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The second display component extends into the screen mating notch.

8. The aerosol generating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The first display component is a flexible display component that can be bent, and the first display component is disposed around the second housing housing in the circumferential direction; the second display component is a liquid crystal display screen or an organic light-emitting diode display screen.

9. The aerosol generating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The first receiving shell includes a first receiving portion and a first covering portion. The first receiving portion is provided with a first receiving cavity, and a first cavity opening is provided on the side wall of the first receiving cavity. The first covering portion covers the first cavity opening. The liquid storage component is located in the first receiving cavity, and the atomizing core is located in the liquid storage component. The second housing includes a second housing portion and a second covering portion. The second housing portion is provided with a second housing cavity, and a second cavity opening is provided on the side wall of the second housing cavity. The second covering portion covers the second cavity opening and is detachably connected to the first covering portion. The battery is located in the second housing cavity. The first display component is mounted on the second housing portion, and the second display component is mounted on the second covering portion.

10. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The aerosol generating device further includes a light-transmitting protective cover, which covers the first display component and the second display component and is connected to the second covering portion. The second receiving portion, the first display component, and the second display component are located in the space formed by the light-transmitting protective cover and the second covering portion.

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