Aerosol substrate storage assembly and aerosol-generating device comprising same

Abstract

The present application relates to an aerosol substrate storage assembly and an aerosol generating device comprising the same, the storage assembly comprising: a main body assembly comprising a first chamber and a diversion channel for draining an aerosol substrate out of the first chamber; the blocking assembly comprises a first locking piece and a second locking piece, and the second locking piece is configured to shield or block the flow guide channel when the second locking piece is connected with the main body assembly; the second lock piece comprises a first part and a second part, and the first part and / or the second part are / is configured to be operated to change the distance between the first part and the second part, so that the second lock piece can be removed from the main body assembly; wherein the first locking piece is configured to be capable of accepting user operation to be switched between a locking state and an unlocking state, and when the first locking piece is in the locking state, the first locking piece provides a stop for the first part and / or the second part so as to prevent the first part and / or the second part from getting close to each other or getting away from each other; and when the first locking piece is in an unlocking state, stopping on the first part and / or the second part is relieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of aerosol generation technology, and in particular to an aerosol matrix storage component and an aerosol generation apparatus including the component. Background Technology

[0002] An aerosol generating device is an apparatus that includes an atomizer for atomizing a liquid formulation to generate an aerosol. An exemplary aerosol generating device further includes a storage assembly for replenishing the liquid formulation to the atomizer. The storage assembly includes a first chamber for storing the liquid formulation and a fluid channel for discharging the liquid formulation. The storage assembly also includes a seal for sealing the fluid channel, allowing the storage assembly to be stored separately. The storage assembly also includes a locking element to prevent displacement of the seal due to operation by an unqualified person, which could lead to leakage of the liquid formulation stored in the storage assembly.

[0003] However, the existing locking mechanism is designed too simply, and the locking mechanism can be released with a single operation, making the storage components susceptible to oil leakage when exposed to unsuitable individuals. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide an aerosol matrix storage component and an aerosol generation apparatus including the component, which can improve the complexity of opening the operation of the sealing component.

[0005] At least one embodiment of this application provides an aerosol matrix storage assembly, the storage assembly comprising;

[0006] The main component includes a first chamber for containing an aerosol matrix and a flow channel for draining the aerosol matrix out of the first chamber; and

[0007] The blocking component includes a first locking member and a second locking member removably connected to the body component, the second locking member being configured to block or seal the flow channel while remaining connected to the body component;

[0008] The second locking member includes a first part and a second part, the first part and / or the second part being configured to be operable to move closer to or further away from each other, thereby changing the spacing between the first part and the second part, so that the second locking member can be removed from the main body assembly;

[0009] The first locking element is configured to accept user operation and switch between a locked state and an unlocked state. When the first locking element is in the locked state, it provides a stop to the first part and / or the second part to prevent them from getting closer or further apart. When the first locking element is in the unlocked state, it releases the stop to the first part and / or the second part.

[0010] As an example, the second locking member maintains a latching connection with the main body component, the first locking member is disposed between the first part and the second part, and the second locking member is configured to, under operation, bring the first part and the second part closer to each other, thereby releasing the latching connection with the main body component.

[0011] As an example, the first locking element is removably connected to the second locking element, and the first locking element is in the locked state when connected to the second locking element.

[0012] As an example, the first locking member is provided with a first magnetic element, and the second locking member is provided with a second magnetic element. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are magnetically attracted to each other, so that the first locking member is held between the first part and the second part.

[0013] As an example, the first locking member is configured to be operable to rotate relative to the second locking member between a locked state and an unlocked state; wherein

[0014] The distance between the first locking member and the first part when the locking state is less than the distance between the first locking member and the first part when the locking state is greater ...; or

[0015] The first locking member contacts the first part when it is in the locked state, and is spaced apart from the first part when it is in the unlocked state.

[0016] As an example, the rotation angle between the locked state and the unlocked state is 90°.

[0017] As an example, the first locking member includes a first end and a second end arranged opposite to each other, and also includes a third end and a fourth end arranged opposite to each other, wherein the distance between the first end and the second end is greater than the distance between the third end and the fourth end;

[0018] When the first locking member is in the locked state, one of the first end and the second end is positioned toward the first portion, and the other is positioned toward the second portion;

[0019] When the first lock is in the unlocked state, one of the third end and the fourth end is positioned toward the first part, and the other is positioned toward the second part.

[0020] As an example, the second locking member further includes a support portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion, the first locking member being rotatably disposed on the support portion;

[0021] One of the first locking member and the support portion includes at least one protrusion, and the other includes at least one groove. The protrusion and the groove are configured to interfere with each other when the first locking member is in the locked state and / or the unlocked state, so as to provide resistance to the rotation of the first locking member relative to the second locking member.

[0022] As an example, the main body component includes a first mating part, the first part including an operable first operating part and a first connecting part for snap-fit ​​connection with the first mating part, the first connecting part being configured to be driven by the first operating part to disengage from the first mating part.

[0023] As an example, the main body component includes a second mating part, the second part including an operable second operating part and a second connecting part for snap-fit ​​connection with the second mating part, the second connecting part being configured to be driven by the second operating part to disengage from the second mating part.

[0024] As an example, the second locking member further includes a support portion that connects the first portion and the second portion;

[0025] The first operating part and the first connecting part are located on opposite sides of the support part, such that the movement direction of the first connecting part is opposite to the movement direction of the first operating part; and / or

[0026] The second operating part and the second connecting part are located on opposite sides of the support part, such that the movement direction of the second connecting part is opposite to the movement direction of the second operating part.

[0027] As an example, the main body assembly includes a piston and a body defining the first chamber, the body having a first flow guide orifice, the piston being configured to move relative to the body between a first position and a second position, and the first flow guide orifice being closed when the piston is in the first position and open when the piston is in the second position;

[0028] When the second locking member is connected to the main body assembly, the second locking member blocks the piston and the piston remains in the first position.

[0029] As an example, the piston is provided with a second guide hole. When the second locking member is connected to the main body assembly, the second guide hole is isolated from the first guide hole. When the piston is in the second position, the second guide hole is in fluid communication with the first guide hole.

[0030] The second locking member is partially interference-fitted into the second flow channel and held in place, and the second locking member is configured to be removable from the body assembly in the opposite direction of the piston's movement from the first position to the second position;

[0031] The main body assembly also includes a stop connected to the main body, the stop being located at least partially outside the piston to stop the piston and prevent the piston from disengaging from the main body during the removal of the second locking member from the main body assembly.

[0032] At least one embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generating apparatus, which includes the aforementioned storage component and an atomizer for atomizing an aerosol matrix to generate an aerosol, wherein the storage component is connectable to the atomizer after the blocking component is removed.

[0033] In the aerosol matrix storage assembly and aerosol generating device including the assembly provided in the above embodiments, the storage assembly includes a sealing assembly and a main body assembly having a first chamber and a flow channel. The sealing assembly includes a first locking member and a second locking member removably connected to the main body assembly. The flow channel is blocked or sealed by the second locking member when connected to the main body assembly. The second locking member includes a first part and a second part. In use, the first locking member must be operated first to release its locking state, and then the second locking member must be operated. By changing the distance between the first part and the second part of the second locking member, the locking connection between the second locking member and the main body assembly can be released. Only then can the second locking member be removed to open the sealing assembly. This requires at least two operation steps to open the sealing assembly, thereby reducing the risk of leakage of the aerosol matrix in the storage assembly to unsuitable individuals. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the piston in the second position in some embodiments of the aerosol generating apparatus provided in this application;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first locking member in the locked state in the storage component provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0037] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A sectional view;

[0038] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the storage components provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0039] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 Another sectional view;

[0040] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the storage components provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0041] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the first locking member in the unlocked state in a storage component provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0042] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the second locking member provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0043] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the magnetic connection between the first locking member and the second locking member provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0044] In the picture:

[0045] 100. Aerosol generating device; 110. Atomizer; 111. Atomizing core; 112. Second chamber; 113. Air delivery tube; 114. Liquid storage element; 115. Connector; 120. Nozzle; 121. Inlet; 130. Power supply;

[0046] 200. Storage component; 210. Main body component; 211. First chamber; 212. Main body; 2121. Housing; 2122. Base; 2123. Stop; 21221. First guide hole; 21222. Third guide hole; 213. Piston; 2131. Second guide hole; 2132. Fourth guide hole; 214. First mating part; 215. Second mating part; 220. Locking component; 221. First lock; 2211. Protrusion 2212, Handle; 2213, First end; 2214, Second end; 2215, Protrusion; 2216, First magnetic element; 222, Second locking element; 2221, First part; 22211, First operating part; 22212, First connecting part; 2222, Second part; 22221, Second operating part; 22222, Second connecting part; 2223, Support part; 2224, Groove; 2225, Second magnetic element; Detailed Implementation

[0047] 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.

[0048] The terms "first," "second," and "third" used in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number or order of the indicated technical features. 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides an embodiment of an aerosol matrix storage assembly 200, which is suitable for an aerosol generating device 100 and is capable of providing an aerosol matrix to an atomizer 110 in the aerosol generating device 100, the atomizer 110 being used to atomize the aerosol matrix to generate aerosols.

[0052] In some embodiments, the aerosol matrix is ​​liquid at room temperature. The aerosol matrix may comprise a liquid containing tobacco-containing substances with volatile tobacco aroma components. The aerosol matrix may also comprise a liquid containing non-tobacco substances. The aerosol matrix may comprise water, 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 aromas or flavors. Vitamin mixtures may be mixtures containing at least one of vitamins A, B, C, and E, but are not limited to.

[0053] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1 The atomizer 110 includes an atomizing core 111 for atomizing the aerosol matrix to generate an aerosol.

[0054] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1 The atomizing core 111 may include a liquid-absorbing element and a heating element, with the heating element disposed on the liquid-absorbing element. The liquid-absorbing element may be a porous body, used to guide the aerosol matrix into the atomization range of the heating element. The heating element is used to heat the atomized aerosol matrix, thereby generating an aerosol. The porous body may be a fiber, such as cotton fiber, polypropylene fiber, polyester fiber, or nylon fiber. The porous body may also be porous ceramic or porous metal; this application does not limit the structure and composition of the porous body.

[0055] In other embodiments, the atomizing core 111 may include an ultrasonic element capable of generating ultrasonic waves, which enables the atomizing core 111 to atomize the aerosol matrix into an aerosol. Of course, the atomizing core 111 may also include other elements capable of atomizing the aerosol matrix into an aerosol.

[0056] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1 The atomizer 110 includes a second chamber 112 for containing an aerosol matrix. The atomizing core 111 is in fluid communication with the second chamber 112, so that the atomizing core 111 can atomize the aerosol matrix contained in the second chamber 112.

[0057] In some embodiments, the atomizer 110 further includes an air guide tube 113, which can guide the aerosol generated by the atomizing aerosol matrix of the atomizing core 111 out of the atomizer 110.

[0058] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1At least a portion of the atomizing core 111 is disposed in the air duct 113. In other embodiments, not shown, the atomizer further includes a compartment in which the atomizing core is disposed. The compartment is connected to a second chamber via a liquid channel, allowing the aerosol matrix in the second chamber to be transferred to the atomizing core. The compartment is in fluid communication with the second air duct, allowing the aerosol formed in the compartment to be discharged through the air duct.

[0059] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1 The atomizer 110 also includes a liquid reservoir 114, which has a large number of pores and is capable of adsorbing a large amount of aerosol matrix. The liquid reservoir 114 is disposed in the second chamber 112, and at least partially, the aerosol matrix stored in the second chamber 112 is retained within the liquid reservoir 114, thereby preventing leakage of the aerosol matrix from the second chamber 112. The liquid reservoir 114 includes, but is not limited to, one of the following materials: cotton fiber, polypropylene fiber, polyester fiber, nylon fiber, porous ceramic material, polymer fiber, or various combinations of the above materials.

[0060] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1 The aerosol generating device 100 also includes a mouthpiece 120 with an inhalation port 121. At least a portion of the mouthpiece 120 can be held in the lips by a user, and the inhalation port 121 is positioned facing the user's mouth when the user holds the mouthpiece 120. The user inhales the aerosol generated by the atomizer 110 by sucking through the mouthpiece 120.

[0061] Furthermore, the atomizer 110 includes a mouthpiece 120, or the mouthpiece 120 of the aerosol generating device 100 is disposed on the atomizer 110.

[0062] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1 The aerosol generating device 100 also includes a power supply 130, which is electrically connected to the atomizer 110 to provide electrical power for the atomizer 110 to atomize the aerosol matrix. The power supply 130 may include any suitable battery, such as a lithium battery, a disposable battery, or a rechargeable battery.

[0063] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1 The storage component 200 includes a main component 210, which includes a first chamber 211 for containing an aerosol matrix and a flow channel for guiding the aerosol matrix out of the first chamber 211. When the storage component 200 is combined with the atomizer 110, the aerosol matrix contained in the first chamber 211 can be provided to the atomizer 110 through the flow channel, and then the aerosol matrix contained in the first chamber 211 can be atomized by the atomizer 110 to generate an aerosol.

[0064] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1 The atomizer 110 includes a second chamber 112. When the storage component 200 is combined with the atomizer 110, the first chamber 211 and the second chamber 112 are in fluid communication. The aerosol matrix stored in the first chamber 211 can first flow into the second chamber 112 and then flow from the second chamber 112 into the atomizing core 111.

[0065] The aerosol matrix stored in the first chamber 211 may be the same as the aerosol matrix stored in the second chamber 112. Alternatively, the aerosol matrix stored in the first chamber 211 may be different from the aerosol matrix stored in the second chamber 112. Preferably, the capacity of the first chamber 211 is greater than or equal to the capacity of the second chamber 112.

[0066] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1 The storage component 200 is configured to be stored independently; in other words, the storage component 200 can be stored independently of the atomizer 110. Based on this, the storage component 200 also includes a locking component 220, which includes a first locking member 221 and a second locking member 222 removably connected to the main component 210. The second locking member 222 is configured to block or seal the flow channel while connected to the main component 210.

[0067] After the locking connection between the second locking member 222 and the main body assembly 210 is released, the second locking member 221 is configured to be removable from the main body assembly 210. The storage assembly 200, after removing the second locking member 222, can be coupled with the atomizer 110.

[0068] The first locking element 221 is configured to accept user operation and switch between a locked state and an unlocked state. When locked, the first locking element 221 prevents the user from effectively operating the second locking element 222, thus preventing the second locking element 222 from being released from the main component 210 and from being removed from the main component 210. Only when the first locking element 221 is unlocked can the user effectively operate on the second locking element 222, allowing the second locking element 222 to be released from the main component 210 and removed from the main component 210. Therefore, before releasing the locking connection between the second locking element 222 and the main component 210, the locking state of the first locking element 221 must first be released.

[0069] Specifically, during use, the first locking member 221 must be operated first to release its locking state, and then the second locking member 222 must be operated to release the locking connection between the second locking member 222 and the main component 210. Only then can the second locking member 222 be removed, thus opening the sealing component 220. This requires at least two steps to open the sealing component 220, thereby reducing the risk of leakage of the aerosol matrix in the storage component 200 into the hands of unsuitable individuals.

[0070] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figures 2-9 The second locking member 222 includes a first portion 2221 and a second portion 2222, the first portion 2221 and / or the second portion 2222 being configured to be operable to move closer to or further away from each other to change the spacing between the first portion 2221 and the second portion 2222, so that the second locking member 222 can be removed from the main body assembly 210.

[0071] Furthermore, after the locking connection between the second locking member 222 and the main body assembly 210 is released, the first part 2221 and / or the second part 2222 can be operated to remove the second locking member 222 from the main body assembly 210.

[0072] Thus, the first part 2221 and / or the second part 2222 can be operated to release the locking connection between the second locking member 222 and the main body assembly 210, and after the locking connection between the second locking member 222 and the main body assembly 210 is released, the first part 2221 and / or the second part 2222 can be operated to remove the second locking member 222 from the main body assembly 210.

[0073] In some embodiments, when the first locking member 221 is in the locked state, it provides a stop to the first portion 2221 and / or the second portion 2222 to prevent the first portion 2221 and / or the second portion 2222 from approaching or moving away from each other, and when the first locking member 221 is in the unlocked state, it releases the stop on the first portion 2221 and / or the second portion 2222.

[0074] As a typical example, the gap between the first part 2221 and the second part 2222 can be increased by manipulating the first part 2221 and / or the second part 2222, and the second locking member 222 is configured to increase the gap between the first part 2221 and the second part 2222, thereby releasing the locking connection with the main body assembly 210.

[0075] Alternatively, as another typical example, the gap between the first part 2221 and the second part 2222 can be reduced by manipulating the first part 2221 and / or the second part 2222, and the second locking member 222 is configured to reduce the gap between the first part 2221 and the second part 2222, thereby releasing the locking connection with the body assembly 210.

[0076] The following will provide a detailed explanation of this other typical example.

[0077] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 4 and Figure 7 A first locking member 221 is disposed between the first portion 2221 and the second portion 2222. Specifically, the first portion 2221, the first locking member 221, and the second portion 2222 are arranged sequentially along a first direction. Furthermore, when the first locking member 221 is in the locked state, the central axis of the first portion 2221, the central axis of the first locking member 221, and the central axis of the second portion 2222 are collinear. Thus, when operating the first portion 2221 and / or the second portion 2222, the first locking member 221 in the locked state can prevent the distance between the first portion 2221 and the second portion 2222 from decreasing or decreasing to a threshold value.

[0078] As an example, the first locking member 221 is configured to be operable to rotate relative to the second locking member 222, thereby changing between a locked state and an unlocked state. Alternatively, the first locking member 221 is configured to rotate relative to the second locking member 222 between a locked state and an unlocked state.

[0079] For example, the distance between the first locking member 221 and the first part 2221 when the first locking member is in the locked state is smaller than the distance between the first locking member 221 and the first part 2221 when the first locking member 221 is in the unlocked state. Because the first locking member 221 is positioned between the first part 2221 and the second part 2222, when the first locking member 221 is in the locked state, the distance by which the first part 2221 deforms or moves in the direction of the second part 2222 is limited, or the first locking member 221 can prevent the first part 2221 from deforming or moving in the direction of the second part 2222, thus preventing the distance between the first part 2221 and the second part 2222 from being reduced or reduced to a threshold value by driving the first part 2221.

[0080] Furthermore, the distance between the first locking member 221 and the second part 2222 when the first locking member is in the locked state is smaller than the distance between them when the first locking member 221 is in the unlocked state. Since the first locking member is positioned between the first part 2221 and the second part 2222, when the first locking member 221 is in the locked state, it is also impossible to reduce the distance between the first part 2221 and the second part 2222 to a threshold value by driving the second part 2222.

[0081] When the first locking member 221 is in the locked state, it can contact the first part 2221, thereby preventing the first part 2221 from deforming or moving in the direction of the second part 2222 when the first locking member 221 is in the locked state.

[0082] Of course, in other examples, the first locking member 221 can be spaced apart from the first part 2221 when it is in the locked state, so as to reduce the resistance when the first locking member 221 rotates from the locked state to the unlocked state. However, the distance between the first locking member 221 and the first part 2221 in the first direction is small. For example, the distance between the first locking member 221 and the first part 2221 in the first direction can be less than 2 mm.

[0083] Similarly, when the first locking member 221 is in the locked state, it can be spaced apart from the second part 2222 to reduce the resistance when the first locking member 221 rotates from the locked state to the unlocked state. However, the distance between the first locking member 221 and the second part 2222 in the first direction is small. For example, the distance between the first locking member 221 and the second part 2222 in the first direction can be less than 2mm.

[0084] As an example, the first locking member 221 contacts the first part 2221 when it is in the locked state, and is spaced apart from the first part 2221 when it is in the unlocked state. This prevents the first locking member 221 from deforming or moving towards the direction of the second part 2222 when it is in the locked state. When the first locking member 221 is in the unlocked state, there is a large clearance space between the first locking member 221 and the first part 2221, which allows the distance between the first part 2221 and the second part 2222 to be reduced or reduced to a threshold value by driving the first part 2221.

[0085] Furthermore, when the first locking member 221 is in the locked state, it contacts the second part 2222, and when it is in the unlocked state, it is spaced apart from the second part 2222. Thus, when the first locking member 221 is in the locked state, it can prevent the second part 2222 from deforming or moving in the direction of the first part 2221. When the first locking member 221 is in the unlocked state, there is a large clearance space between the first locking member 221 and the second part 2222, so that the distance between the first part 2221 and the second part 2222 can be reduced or reduced to a threshold by driving the second part 2222.

[0086] In some embodiments, the rotation angle between the locked state and the unlocked state is 90°. Therefore, the first locking member 221 needs to rotate ±90° to rotate from the locked state to the unlocked state.

[0087] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 6 The first locking member 221 includes a first end 2212 and a second end 2213 disposed opposite to each other, and also includes a third end 2214 and a fourth end (not shown) disposed opposite to each other. The distance between the first end 2212 and the second end 2213 is greater than the distance between the third end 2214 and the fourth end. When the first locking member 221 is in the locked state, one of the first end 2212 and the second end 2213 is disposed towards the first portion 2221, and the other is disposed towards the second portion 2222. When the first locking member 221 is in the unlocked state, one of the third end 2214 and the fourth end is disposed towards the first portion 2221, and the other is disposed towards the second portion 2222.

[0088] The longest distance line between the first end 2212 and the second end 2213 can be perpendicular to the longest distance line between the third end 2214 and the fourth end.

[0089] The first locking element 221 can be roughly oval or rectangular.

[0090] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 7 The second locking member 222 further includes a support portion 2223 disposed between the first portion 2221 and the second portion 2222, and the first locking member 221 is rotatably disposed on the support portion 2223. During the rotation of the first locking member 2221 between the locked state and the unlocked state, the first locking member 221 can remain connected to the support portion 2223 or the second locking member 222.

[0091] Further, you can refer to Figure 8One of the first locking member 221 and the support portion 2223 includes at least one protrusion 2215, and the other includes at least one groove 2224. The protrusion 2215 and the groove 2224 are configured to interfere with each other when the first locking member 221 is in the locked state and / or unlocked state, to provide resistance to the rotation of the first locking member 221 relative to the second locking member 222, thereby preventing the first locking member 221 from automatically or unintentionally rotating from the locked state to the unlocked state. Simultaneously, the interference engagement of the protrusion 2215 and the groove 2224 also provides a damped tactile feel to the user, thus indicating to the user that the first locking member 221 has rotated to the unlocked state. When the first locking member 221 and the second locking member 222 are made of a rigid material (e.g., metal or rigid polyvinyl chloride), the interference engagement of the protrusion 2215 and the groove 2224 can also generate vibration and sound signals to indicate to the user that the first locking member 221 has rotated to the unlocked state.

[0092] In such Figure 7 and Figure 8 In the illustrated embodiment, the first portion 2221 and the second portion 2222 are spaced apart and located on opposite sides of the support portion 2223, with a receiving space between them. The support portion 2223 and the first locking member 221 are situated within this receiving space. To facilitate user operation, the first locking member 221 rotates relative to the second locking member 222. A protruding handle 2211 is provided on the side of the first locking member 221 facing away from the support portion. At least a portion of the protruding handle 2211 extends beyond the receiving space for easy access by the user. The user can operate the protruding handle 2211 to drive the first locking member 221 to rotate relative to the second locking member 222.

[0093] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 9 A first locking member 221 is disposed between a first portion 2221 and a second portion 2222. The first locking member 221 is removably connected to the second locking member 222, and is in a locked state when connected to the second locking member 222. Therefore, the locking state of the first locking member 221 can be released by removing the first locking member 221 from between the first portion 2221 and the second portion 2222.

[0094] There are many removable connection methods between the first locking member 221 and the second locking member 222, such as threaded connection, snap-fit ​​connection, magnetic connection and / or interference fit, etc. Figure 9 In the embodiment shown, a first magnetic element 2216 is provided on the first locking member 221, and a second magnetic element 2225 is provided on the second locking member 222. The first magnetic element 2216 and the second magnetic element 2225 are magnetically attracted, so that the first locking member 221 can be held between the first part 2221 and the second part 2222.

[0095] Alternatively, the first locking member 221 is disposed between the first part 2221 and the second part 2222, but the first locking member 221 is removably connected to the main body assembly 210. After the first locking member 221 is released from the locking state between the main body assembly 210, the first locking member 221 can be removed from the first part 2221 and the second part 2222, thereby releasing the locking state of the first locking member 221.

[0096] In some embodiments, the second locking member 222 is snapped into the main body component 210, thereby allowing the second locking member 222 to be removed from the main body component 210.

[0097] As an example, you can refer to Figure 5 The first part 2221 is snap-fitted to the main component 210. The locking connection between the second locking member 222 and the main component 210 can be released after the snap-fit ​​connection between the first part 2221 and the main component 210 is released.

[0098] Specifically, the main body component 210 includes a first mating part 214, and the first part 2221 includes an operable first operating part 22211 and a first connecting part 22212 for snap-fit ​​connection with the first mating part 214. The first connecting part 22212 is configured to be driven by the first operating part 22211 to disengage from the first mating part 214. The user can operate the first operating part 22211 to drive the first connecting part 22212, causing the first connecting part 22212 to disengage from the first mating part 214, thereby releasing the snap-fit ​​connection between the first part 2221 and the main body component 210.

[0099] Further, you can refer to Figure 5 The second part 2222 is also snap-fitted to the main component 210. The locking connection between the second locking member 222 and the main component 210 can be released after the snap-fit ​​connection between the first part 2221 and the main component 210 and the snap-fit ​​connection between the second part 2222 and the main component 210 are both released.

[0100] Specifically, the main body component 210 includes a second mating part 215, and the second part 2222 includes an operable second operating part 22221 and a second connecting part 22222 for snap-fit ​​connection with the second mating part 215. The second connecting part 22222 is configured to be driven by the second operating part 22221 to disengage from the second mating part 22222. The user can operate the second operating part 22221 to drive the second connecting part 22222, causing the second connecting part 22222 to disengage from the second mating part 215, thereby releasing the snap-fit ​​connection between the second part 2222 and the main body component 210.

[0101] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 8The first operating part 22211 and the first connecting part 22212 are located on opposite sides of the support part 2223, such that the movement direction of the first connecting part 22212 is opposite to the movement direction of the first operating part 22211. In this embodiment, the first part 2221 forms a lever-like structure, and the support part 2223 is the fulcrum of the lever-like structure formed by the first part 2221, so that the first operating part 22211 and the first connecting part 22212 can swing in opposite directions on opposite sides of the support part 2223. The user can operate the first operating part 22211 to move it closer to the second operating part 22221, while the first connecting part 22212 moves away from the second part 2222 or the location of the second connecting part 22222, causing the first connecting part 22212 to disengage from the first mating part 214. The support part 2223 can be hinged to the first part 2221, and a torsion spring can be provided between the first part 2221 and the support part 2223. Figure 8 In the embodiment shown, the first part 2221 and the support part 2223 are integrally formed.

[0102] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 8 The second operating part 22221 and the second connecting part 22222 are located on opposite sides of the support part 2223, such that the movement direction of the second connecting part 22222 is opposite to the movement direction of the second operating part 22221. In this embodiment, the second part 2222 forms a lever-like structure, and the support part 2223 is the fulcrum of the lever-like structure formed by the second part 2222, so that the second operating part 22221 and the second connecting part 22222 can swing in opposite directions on opposite sides of the support part 2223. The user can operate the second operating part 22221 to move the second operating part 22221 closer to the first operating part 22211, while at the same time, the second connecting part 22222 moves away from the first part 2221 or the location of the first connecting part 22211, so that the second connecting part 22222 disengages from the second mating part 215. The support part 2223 can be hinged to the second part 2222, and a torsion spring can be provided between the second part 2222 and the support part 2223. Figure 8 In the embodiment shown, the second part 2222 is integrally formed with the support part 2223.

[0103] Furthermore, the user can pinch the first operating part 22211 and the second operating part 22221 with two fingers, causing them to come closer together. This simultaneously releases the latching connection between the first part 2221 and the main body assembly 210, and the latching connection between the second part 2222 and the main body assembly 210. Then, the user can pinch the first operating part 22211 and the second operating part 22221 with two fingers to disengage the second locking member 222 from the main body assembly 210 along a second direction. The second direction can be perpendicular to the first direction.

[0104] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 The main assembly 210 includes a piston 213 and a body 212 defining a first chamber 211. The body 212 has a first flow guide hole 21221. The piston 213 is configured to move relative to the body 212 between a first position and a second position, and the first flow guide hole 21221 is closed when the piston 213 is in the first position and open when the piston 213 is in the second position. A flow channel for draining the aerosol matrix from the first chamber 211 out of the main assembly 210 includes the first flow guide hole 21221.

[0105] When piston 213 is in the first position, the first chamber 211 cannot have fluid convection with the outside through the first guide hole 21221. Outside air cannot enter the first chamber 211 through the first guide hole 21221, and the aerosol matrix stored in the first chamber 211 cannot be guided out of the main assembly 210 through the first guide hole 21221. Therefore, when piston 213 is in the first position, piston 213 is positioned between the first guide hole 21221 and the outside, isolating the first guide hole 21221 from the outside, or at least a portion of piston 213 is located within the first guide hole 21221, thus blocking the first guide hole 21221. When the piston 213 is in the second position, the fluid passage between the first guide hole 21221 and the outside is open, allowing outside air to enter the first chamber 211 through the first guide hole 21221, and / or allowing the aerosol matrix stored in the first chamber 211 to be guided out of the main body assembly 210 through the first guide hole 21221.

[0106] When the second locking member 222 is connected to the main body assembly 210, the second locking member 222 blocks the piston 213, and the piston 213 remains in the first position. Therefore, when the second locking member 222 is connected to the main body assembly 210, the function of the second locking member 222 includes hiding the piston 213 and preventing the piston 213 from being driven to the second position.

[0107] Further, you can refer to Figure 1, Figure 3 and Figure 5 The piston 213 is provided with a second guide hole 2131. When the second locking member 222 is connected to the main body assembly 210, the second guide hole 2131 is isolated from the first guide hole 21221. When the piston 213 is in the second position, the second guide hole 2131 and the first guide hole 21221 are in fluid communication. When the piston 213 is in the second position, outside air can enter the first chamber 211 through the second guide hole 2131 and the first guide hole 21221 in sequence, and / or the aerosol matrix stored in the first chamber 211 can be guided out of the main body assembly 210 through the first guide hole 21221 and the second guide hole 2131 in sequence. The guide channel for guiding the aerosol matrix in the first chamber 211 out of the main body assembly 210 includes the second guide hole 2131.

[0108] Please refer to Figure 3 When the second locking member 222 is connected to the main body assembly 210, the second locking member 222 is partially interference-fitted into the second guide hole 2131 and held in place, so that the second locking member 222 can seal the second guide hole 2131 and further prevent the leakage of aerosol matrix in the first chamber 211.

[0109] The second locking member 222 is configured to be removed from the main body assembly 210 in the opposite direction (i.e., the second direction) of the movement of the piston 213 from the first position to the second position. The direction in which the second locking member 222 is removed from the main body assembly 210 is opposite to the movement of the piston 213 from the first position to the second position, which can prevent the piston 213 from moving to the second position during the removal of the second locking member 222.

[0110] The main body assembly 210 also includes a stop 2123 connected to the main body 212. The stop 2123 is located at least partially outside the piston 213 to stop the piston 213 and prevent it from disengaging from the main body 212 during the removal of the second locking member 222 from the main body assembly 210. Disengagement of the piston 213 from the main body 212 would also cause the first flow guide 21221 to open, and the stop 2123 prevents the piston 213 from disengaging from the main body 212.

[0111] In such Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the main body 212 includes a housing 2121 and a base 2122, with the base 2122 connected to the housing 2121. A first chamber 211 is disposed between at least a portion of the inner wall of the base 2122 and the housing 2121. A first guide hole 21221 is formed on the base 2122, and a cavity is also provided in the base 2122, in which the piston 213 is movably disposed.

[0112] The second locking member 222 is snap-fitted to the base 2122. Specifically, the first mating part 214 is formed on the base 2122, and / or the second mating part 215 is formed on the base 2122. The first mating part 214, the second mating part 215 and the base 2122 can be integrally injection molded.

[0113] In some embodiments, the atomizer 110 further includes a connector 115, which, after the second locking member 222 in the storage assembly 200 is removed, engages with the main body assembly 210 and pushes the piston 213, causing the piston 213 to move from a first position to a second position.

[0114] In some embodiments, the base 2122 further includes a third guide hole 21222 in fluid communication with the first chamber 211, and the piston 213 is further provided with a fourth guide hole 2132, the fourth guide hole 2132 and the third guide hole 21222 always maintaining fluid communication. When the second locking member 222 is connected to the main body assembly 210, the second locking member 222 is partially interference-fitted into the fourth guide hole 2132 and held in place, thereby the second locking member 222 can seal the fourth guide hole 2132 to prevent the aerosol matrix in the first chamber 211 from leaking through the third guide hole 21222 and the fourth guide hole 2132. The guide channel for leading the aerosol matrix in the first chamber 211 out of the main body assembly 210 includes the third guide hole 21222 and the fourth guide hole 21222.

[0115] When the first guide hole 21221 is closed, even if the third guide hole 21222 is connected to the outside through the fourth guide hole 2132, the aerosol matrix in the first chamber 211 can still prevent leakage through the third guide hole 21222 and the fourth guide hole 2132 due to the pressure difference between the outside air and the first chamber 211. Therefore, after the second locking member 222 is removed and before the main body assembly 210 is joined to the atomizer 110, since the piston 213 is still in the first position, the aerosol matrix in the first chamber 211 cannot leak through the third guide hole 21222 and the fourth guide hole 2132.

[0116] When the atomizer 110 and the storage component 220 are combined, the first flow guide hole 21221 is in fluid communication with the atomizer 110, and the third flow guide hole 21222 is in fluid communication with the atomizer 110.

[0117] 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. An aerosol substrate storage assembly, characterized by, Comprising; a body assembly comprising a first chamber for containing an aerosol substrate and a flow channel for draining the aerosol substrate out of the first chamber; and a lock assembly comprising a first lock and a second lock removably connected to the body assembly, the second lock configured to block or obstruct the flow channel when remaining connected to the body assembly; the second lock comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and / or the second portion configured to be operable to approach or move away from each other to change the distance between the first portion and the second portion, so that the second lock can be removed from the body assembly; wherein the first lock is configured to be operable to switch between a locked state and an unlocked state, the first lock providing a stop to the first portion and / or the second portion when in the locked state to prevent them from approaching or moving away from each other, the first lock removing the stop to the first portion and / or the second portion when in the unlocked state.

2. The storage assembly of claim 1, wherein, The second lock remains in a latching connection with the body assembly, the first lock is disposed between the first portion and the second portion, and the second lock is configured to approach the first portion and the second portion under operation to remove the latching connection with the body assembly.

3. The storage assembly of claim 2, wherein, The first lock is removably connected to the second lock, and the first lock is in the locked state when connected to the second lock.

4. The storage assembly of claim 3, wherein, A first magnetic member is disposed on the first lock, and a second magnetic member is disposed on the second lock, the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are magnetically attracted, so that the first lock remains between the first portion and the second portion.

5. The storage assembly of claim 2, wherein, The first lock is configured to be operable to rotate relative to the second lock between the locked state and the unlocked state; wherein the distance between the first lock and the first portion when in the locked state is less than the distance between the first lock and the first portion when in the unlocked state; or the first lock contacts the first portion when in the locked state, and is spaced apart from the first portion when in the unlocked state.

6. The storage assembly of claim 5, wherein, The rotation angle between the locked state and the unlocked state is 90°.

7. The storage assembly of claim 5, wherein, The first lock comprises a first end portion and a second end portion disposed opposite each other, and a third end portion and a fourth end portion disposed opposite each other, the distance between the first end portion and the second end portion is greater than the distance between the third end portion and the fourth end portion; when the first lock is in the locked state, one of the first end portion and the second end portion is disposed towards the first portion, and the other is disposed towards the second portion; when the first lock is in the unlocked state, one of the third end portion and the fourth end portion is disposed towards the first portion, and the other is disposed towards the second portion.

8. The storage assembly of any of claims 5-7, wherein, The second lock further comprises a support portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion, and the first lock is rotatably disposed on the support portion; One of the first lock and the support portion includes at least one protrusion, and the other includes at least one recess, the protrusion and the recess being configured to interfere with each other when the first lock is in the locked state and / or the unlocked state, to provide resistance to rotation of the first lock relative to the second lock.

9. The storage assembly of any of claims 1-7, wherein, The body assembly includes a first engagement portion, the first portion includes a first operation portion that is operable and a first connection portion that is configured to be snap-connected with the first engagement portion, the first connection portion being configured to be driven by the first operation portion to be disengaged from the first engagement portion.

10. The storage assembly of claim 9, wherein, The body assembly includes a second engagement portion, the second portion includes a second operation portion that is operable and a second connection portion that is configured to be snap-connected with the second engagement portion, the second connection portion being configured to be driven by the second operation portion to be disengaged from the second engagement portion.

11. The storage assembly of claim 10, wherein, The second lock further includes a support portion connecting the first portion and the second portion. The first operation portion and the first connection portion are on opposite sides of the support portion, such that a direction of movement of the first connection portion is opposite to a direction of movement of the first operation portion; and / or The second operation portion and the second connection portion are on opposite sides of the support portion, such that a direction of movement of the second connection portion is opposite to a direction of movement of the second operation portion.

12. The storage assembly of claim 8, wherein, The body assembly includes a first engagement portion, the first portion includes a first operation portion that is operable and a first connection portion that is configured to be snap-connected with the first engagement portion, the first connection portion being configured to be driven by the first operation portion to be disengaged from the first engagement portion.

13. The storage assembly of claim 1, wherein, The body assembly includes a piston and a body defining the first chamber, the body having a first flow passage defined therein, the piston being configured to move relative to the body between a first position and a second position, the first flow passage being closed when the piston is in the first position and being opened when the piston is in the second position; wherein, when the second lock is connected with the body assembly, the second lock blocks the piston and the piston is kept in the first position.

14. The storage assembly of claim 13, wherein, The piston has a second flow passage defined therein, the second flow passage being isolated from the first flow passage when the second lock is connected with the body assembly, the second flow passage being in fluid communication with the first flow passage when the piston is in the second position; The second lock is partially interference-fitted in the second flow passage, the second lock being configured to be removed from the body assembly in a reverse direction of movement of the piston from the first position to the second position; The body assembly further includes a stopper connected to the body, the stopper being at least partially outside the piston to stop the piston from disengaging from the body during removal of the second lock from the body assembly.

15. An aerosol-generating device comprising: A storage assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising an atomizer for atomizing an aerosol substrate to generate an aerosol, the storage assembly being connectable with the atomizer after removal of the lockout assembly.

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