Aerosol-generating device

Abstract

The utility model provides an aerosol generating device with a protective cover, and the device is characterized in that the device comprises a cover body which comprises a first cover body and a second cover body, and the interior of the cover body is provided with a containing cavity; the shell is rotationally connected with the cover body; the support assembly is contained in the shell and slidably connected with the inner wall of the shell, and a user drives the support assembly to slide up and down to drive the cover body to be opened or closed; the suction nozzle is contained in the containing cavity when the cover body is closed, and the suction nozzle moves upwards to be away from the containing cavity when the cover body is opened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of aerosol generating apparatus, and particularly to an aerosol generating apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] With social development, e-cigarettes have become a daily necessity for many consumers. However, after each use, the mouthpiece of an e-cigarette easily becomes contaminated with smoke and other pollutants. This not only affects the hygiene of the e-cigarette but also allows dust to enter and damage the atomizer. Therefore, equipping e-cigarette mouthpieces with protective covers has become a real need in the industry. However, currently, e-cigarettes equipped with protective covers are inconvenient to operate, with cumbersome steps, making it difficult for users to quickly open the cover while vaping. This negatively impacts the user experience and reduces the convenience and comfort of e-cigarettes. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the above issues, this application provides an aerosol generating device with a protective cover. This device overcomes the shortcomings of existing technologies and effectively prevents pollutants such as smoke and dust from entering the atomizer, thereby significantly improving the hygiene, user experience, and lifespan of electronic cigarettes.

[0004] This application provides an aerosol generating device with a removable battery, comprising a housing; a cover, the cover including a first cover and a second cover, the first cover and the second cover defining a receiving cavity; the first cover and the second cover are rotatably connected to the housing, thereby the first cover and the second cover can move away from each other from a closed state to open the receiving cavity; a support assembly, the support assembly being housed within the housing, the support assembly being drivable to slide relative to the inner wall of the housing, the support assembly also being movably linked to the first cover and the second cover, thereby causing the first cover and the second cover to rotate relative to the housing during sliding, causing the cover to open or close; and a suction nozzle, held on the support assembly, the suction nozzle being housed within the receiving cavity when the cover is closed, and the suction nozzle being exposed from the receiving cavity when the cover is open to provide suction for the user.

[0005] As one embodiment, the support assembly can drive at least a portion of the suction nozzle to extend out of the receiving cavity during sliding.

[0006] As one embodiment, the first cover and the second cover are rotatably connected to the housing via a hinge structure.

[0007] As one embodiment, the support assembly is provided with sliding groove ribs on both sides, and the inner wall of the housing is provided with sliding guide positioning ribs on both sides. The support assembly is guided to slide within the housing through the cooperation of the sliding groove ribs and the sliding guide positioning ribs.

[0008] As one embodiment, the top of the bracket assembly is provided with a sliding groove, and both the first cover and the second cover are provided with sliding columns. The sliding columns are embedded in the sliding groove. When the bracket assembly slides upward, the sliding columns will slide outward along the trajectory of the sliding groove, thereby causing the first cover and the second cover to flip outward.

[0009] As one embodiment, the housing is provided with a sliding keyway, and the bracket assembly is provided with a sliding key that can be received into the sliding keyway. The sliding key is fixedly connected to the bracket assembly, and the user can drive the bracket assembly to slide relative to the housing by moving the sliding key.

[0010] As one embodiment, the aerosol generating device further includes:

[0011] The first limiting mechanism is used to hold the bracket assembly in a first position, thereby keeping the cover in an open state;

[0012] The second limiting mechanism is used to hold the bracket assembly in the second position, thereby keeping the cover in a closed state.

[0013] As one embodiment, the first limiting mechanism includes a first magnetic element disposed within the housing, and the second limiting mechanism includes a second magnetic element disposed within the housing, with the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element arranged at intervals along the longitudinal direction of the housing.

[0014] As one embodiment, the support assembly is provided with a third magnetic element. When the support assembly is in the first position, the third magnetic element is attracted to the first magnetic element. When the support assembly is in the second position, the third magnetic element is attracted to the second magnetic element.

[0015] As one embodiment, a positioning groove for mounting the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component is provided on the inner side of the housing.

[0016] As one embodiment, the first cover is provided with a reverse insertion rib on the side near the second cover, and the second cover is provided with a reverse insertion rib groove on the side near the first cover. When the cover is closed, the reverse insertion rib is inserted into the reverse insertion rib groove.

[0017] The aerosol generating device provided in this application achieves a rotatable connection between the cover and the housing through the hinge structure, and the bracket assembly can drive at least a portion of the mouthpiece to extend out of the accommodating cavity during sliding. This not only effectively prevents smoke and dust from entering and improves the hygiene of the electronic cigarette, but also avoids the user from touching the dust cover when inhaling, greatly improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0018] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0019] Figure 1 This is an overall view of the open state of one embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an overall view of the closed state of one embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a front sectional view of one embodiment of the present application in its closed state;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a side sectional view of one embodiment of the present application in a closed state;

[0023] Figure 5 A bottom view of the open state of one embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 6 This is an overall view of the cover and housing according to one embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a side sectional view of the cover and housing according to one embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a front view of a bracket assembly according to one embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a rear view of a bracket assembly according to one embodiment of this application;

[0028] In the picture:

[0029] 100. Aerosol generating device;

[0030] 10. Housing; 11. Hinge structure; 12. Sliding guide locating rib; 13. Keyway; 14. Keyway; 15. Locating groove;

[0031] 20. Cover body; 21. First cover body; 211. Reverse insertion rib; 22. Second cover body; 221. Reverse insertion rib groove; 23. Receiving cavity; 24. Sliding column;

[0032] 30. Bracket assembly; 31. Slide rib; 32. Slide; 33. First limiting mechanism; 331. First magnetic component; 34. Second limiting mechanism; 341. Second magnetic component; 35. Third magnetic component; 36. Screw post;

[0033] 40. Suction nozzle;

[0034] 50. Nebulizer; 51. Liquid guiding element;

[0035] 60. Airflow channel;

[0036] 70. Battery assembly; 71. Magnetic structure. Detailed Implementation

[0037] 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.

[0038] The terms "first," "second," and "third" used in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying the quantity or order of the indicated technical features relative to their importance. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship or movement of the components in a specific orientation (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific orientation changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] This application provides an aerosol generating device 100, such as... Figures 1-9 As shown, the aerosol generating device 100 can be used to atomize an aerosol generating matrix to generate aerosols for consumption. The aerosol generating device 100 includes a housing 10, a cover 20, a support assembly 30, a nozzle 40, an atomizer 50, an airflow channel 60, and a battery assembly 70. A liquid guiding element 51 transfers the aerosol generating matrix to the atomizer 50. The battery assembly 70 provides electrical energy to the atomizer 50 for atomizing the aerosol generating matrix to generate aerosols, which are then released into the airflow channel 60. This application provides an embodiment of the aerosol generating device 100, such as... Figures 1-9 As shown, the cover 20 includes a first cover 21 and a second cover 22. In this embodiment, the first cover 21 and the second cover 22 are rotatably connected to the housing 10 and movably connected to the support assembly 30. During the sliding process, the support assembly 30 can drive the first cover 21 and the second cover 22 to rotate relative to the housing 10, thereby opening or closing the cover 20. Therefore, the user can control the opening or closing of the cover 20 by driving the support assembly 30 to slide up and down, effectively preventing smoke and dust from entering, improving the hygiene of the electronic cigarette, and greatly enhancing the user experience.

[0042] In one embodiment of this application, the aerosol generating matrix comprises a liquid of at least one aerosol forming material, such as glycerol. In some alternative examples, the aerosol generating matrix may comprise tobacco extracts or other plant extracts, synthetic alkaloids, or pharmaceutical ingredients. For example, the aerosol forming material may comprise a combination of nicotine salts, glycerol, propylene glycol, and a cooling agent or flavoring agent. It has been found that aerosol forming materials improve the sensory properties of the aerosol generating matrix by facilitating the transfer of compounds (e.g., flavor compounds) from the aerosol generating material to the consumer.

[0043] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the bracket assembly 30 can drive at least a portion of the nozzle 40 to extend out of the accommodating cavity 23 during the sliding process. This can overcome the problem in the prior art that the nozzle 40 cannot move upward synchronously, which makes it easy for the user to be touched by the protective covers on both sides of the nozzle, and greatly improves the user experience.

[0044] As an example, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, the first cover 21 and the second cover 22 are rotatably connected to the housing 10 via a hinge structure 11. The hinge structure 11 provides a stable rotatable connection, ensuring the smoothness and durability of the cover 20 during opening and closing, while simplifying the assembly and maintenance of the device.

[0045] As an example, such as Figure 1 , Figure 6 As shown, the first cover 21 is provided with a reverse insertion rib 211 on the side near the second cover 22, and the second cover 22 is provided with a reverse insertion rib groove 221 on the side near the first cover 21. When the cover 20 is closed, the reverse insertion rib 211 is inserted into the reverse insertion rib groove 221. This structure effectively improves the sealing performance of the cover 20, preventing external dust from entering and contaminating the suction nozzle 40. At the same time, this structure can also effectively improve the structural support strength of the first cover 21 and the second cover 22, making them less prone to deformation under pressure.

[0046] As an example, such as Figures 5-9 As shown, the support assembly 30 is provided with sliding groove ribs 31 on both sides, and the inner wall of the housing 10 is provided with sliding guide positioning ribs 12 on both sides. The support assembly 30 is guided to slide within the housing 10 through the cooperation of the sliding groove ribs 31 and the sliding guide positioning ribs 12. This cooperative design ensures the stability and accuracy of the support assembly 30 when sliding along the inner side of the housing 10, avoids deviation and jamming, and improves the overall performance of the device.

[0047] As an example, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 As shown, the top of the bracket assembly 30 is provided with a sliding groove 32, and the first cover 21 and the second cover 22 are both provided with sliding posts 24. The sliding posts 24 are embedded in the sliding groove 32. When the bracket assembly 30 slides upward, the sliding posts 24 will slide outward along the trajectory of the sliding groove 32, thereby causing the first cover 21 and the second cover 22 to flip outward. This design simplifies the connection structure between the bracket assembly 30 and the cover 20, which not only reduces the number of parts and avoids problems caused by loose or misaligned parts, but also reduces manufacturing costs and complexity.

[0048] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figures 1-2As shown, the housing 10 is provided with a sliding keyway 13, and the bracket assembly 30 is provided with a sliding key 14 that can be received into the sliding keyway 13. The sliding key 14 is fixedly connected to the bracket assembly 30. The user can drive the bracket assembly 30 to slide relative to the housing 10 by moving the sliding key 14. When the user moves the sliding key 14 down, the bracket assembly 30 is in the first position. At this time, the suction nozzle 40 moves upward away from the receiving cavity 23. When the user moves the sliding key 14 down, the bracket assembly 30 is in the second position. At this time, the suction nozzle 40 moves downward and is received into the receiving cavity 23. This design provides the user with an intuitive and convenient sliding control method, making the sliding operation of the bracket assembly 30 more flexible and accurate.

[0049] As an example, such as Figure 9 As shown, the bracket assembly 30 is provided with screw posts 36, and the slide key 14 is fixedly connected to the bracket assembly 30 by screws. The screw fixing connection provides a strong fastening force, ensuring the connection between the slide key 14 and the bracket assembly 30 is firm and not easy to loosen even under frequent use or external force.

[0050] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 4 As shown, a first limiting mechanism 33 and a second limiting mechanism 34 are provided on the side of the housing 10 away from the sliding keyway 13. The first limiting mechanism 33 is used to hold the bracket assembly 30 in a first position, thereby keeping the cover 20 in an open state. The second limiting mechanism 34 is used to hold the bracket assembly 30 in a second position, thereby keeping the cover 20 in a closed state. The design of the limiting mechanism simplifies the opening and closing operation process, and the user can achieve a stable opening or closing state without additional operation.

[0051] As an example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first limiting mechanism includes a first magnetic element 331 disposed within the housing 10, and the second limiting mechanism 34 includes a second magnetic element 341 disposed within the housing. The first magnetic element 331 and the second magnetic element 341 are arranged at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the housing 10. This design achieves stable limiting of the support assembly 30 in the first and second positions, avoiding the complexity and wear problems of traditional mechanical limiting mechanisms. Furthermore, the interval arrangement of the magnetic elements ensures that the support assembly 30 can accurately reach and stably stop at the predetermined position during the sliding process, thereby improving the reliability and service life of the device.

[0052] As an example, such as Figure 4As shown, a third magnetic element 35 is provided on the support assembly 30. When the support assembly is in the first position, the third magnetic element 35 is attracted to the first magnetic element 331. When the support assembly 30 is in the second position, the third magnetic element 35 is attracted to the second magnetic element 341. The third magnetic element 35, together with the first magnetic element 331 and the second magnetic element 341, realizes the stable positioning and rapid switching of the support assembly 30.

[0053] As an example, the first limiting mechanism 33 and the second limiting mechanism 34 are detachable buckle and slot structures. Buckles and slots are respectively provided on the bracket assembly 30 and the housing 10. When the bracket assembly 30 slides to a specific position, the buckle is inserted into the slot to achieve fixation. The buckle can be made of elastic material with a certain degree of curvature to facilitate insertion and release from the slot. The depth and width of the slot match the buckle to ensure that the buckle can be firmly inserted. The user can release the buckle from the slot with slight force or specific actions (such as pressing, twisting, etc.) to move the bracket assembly 30. This design structure is simple, low-cost, and the buckle and slot connection is firm and not easy to accidentally detach.

[0054] As an example, the first limiting mechanism 33 and the second limiting mechanism 34 are torsion spring structures. The elastic force of the torsion spring is used to fix the position of the bracket assembly 30. The torsion spring can be installed between the bracket assembly 30 and the housing 10, or directly integrated inside the bracket assembly 30. When the bracket assembly 30 slides to a specific position, the torsion spring is compressed or stretched to a certain extent to generate sufficient elastic force to fix the bracket assembly 30. The user can release the elastic force of the torsion spring by applying a reverse force or rotating action, so that the bracket assembly 30 can move. The torsion spring structure is compact, occupies little space, and the elastic force is adjustable, which can adapt to different positioning needs.

[0055] As an example, such as Figure 6 As shown, a positioning groove 15 is provided on the inner side of the housing 10 for installing the first magnetic component 331 and the second magnetic component 341, to ensure that the magnetic components are accurately installed in the fixed position of the housing 10 and to prevent the magnetic components from shifting or falling off during the use of the device.

[0056] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 3 As shown, the upper end of the battery holder 70 is provided with a magnetic structure 71, which holds the e-liquid cartridge containing the atomizer 50, airflow channel 60 and mouthpiece 40. When the cover 20 is in the open state, the e-liquid cartridge can be replaced by simply overcoming the magnetic force of the magnetic structure 71 and pulling it out. This design makes the replacement of the e-liquid cartridge more convenient.

[0057] 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-generating device, characterized by, The application relates to an aerosol generating device. The aerosol generating device comprises: a housing; a cover body, which comprises a first cover body and a second cover body, and the first cover body and the second cover body are connected to the housing in a rotating mode, so that the first cover body and the second cover body can be separated from each other to open the accommodating cavity from a closed state; a support assembly, which is accommodated in the housing and can be driven to slide relative to the inner wall of the housing, and the support assembly is movably connected to the first cover body and the second cover body, so that the first cover body and the second cover body are driven to rotate relative to the housing during the sliding process, so that the cover body is opened or closed; 2. The aerosol-generating device of claim 1, wherein, a suction nozzle, which is held on the support assembly, is accommodated in the accommodating cavity when the cover body is closed, and is exposed from the accommodating cavity to provide a user with suction when the cover body is opened.

3. The aerosol-generating device of claim 1, wherein, During the sliding process, the support assembly can drive at least part of the suction nozzle to extend out of the accommodating cavity.

4. The aerosol-generating device of claim 1, wherein, The first cover body and the second cover body are connected to the housing in a rotating mode through a hinge structure.

5. The aerosol-generating device of claim 1, wherein, The support assembly is provided with sliding groove ribs on both sides, the housing is provided with sliding guide positioning ribs on both sides of the inner wall, and the support assembly is guided to slide in the housing through the cooperation of the sliding groove ribs and the sliding guide positioning ribs.

6. The aerosol-generating device of claim 1, wherein, The support assembly is provided with a sliding groove on the top, the first cover body and the second cover body are both provided with sliding columns, the sliding columns are embedded in the sliding groove, and when the support assembly slides upwards, the sliding columns slide outward along the track of the sliding groove, thereby driving the first cover body and the second cover body to turn outward.

7. The aerosol-generating device of claim 1, wherein, The housing is provided with a sliding key groove, the support assembly is provided with a sliding key which can be accommodated in the sliding key groove, the sliding key is fixedly connected to the support assembly, and a user can drive the support assembly to slide relative to the housing by moving the sliding key. The aerosol generating device further comprises: a first limiting mechanism for keeping the support assembly in a first position, so that the cover body is maintained in an opened state; 8. The aerosol-generating device of claim 7, wherein, a second limiting mechanism for keeping the support assembly in a second position, so that the cover body is maintained in a closed state.

9. The aerosol-generating device of claim 8, wherein, The first limiting mechanism comprises a first magnetic element arranged in the housing, the second limiting mechanism comprises a second magnetic element arranged in the housing, and the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are arranged in a spaced mode in the longitudinal direction of the housing.

10. The aerosol-generating device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein, The support assembly is provided with a third magnetic element, the third magnetic element is in an adsorbed state with the first magnetic element when the support assembly is in the first position, and the third magnetic element is in an adsorbed state with the second magnetic element when the support assembly is in the second position. 11.The aerosol-generating device of claim 1, wherein, The housing is provided with a positioning groove on the inner side for mounting the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element. The first cover body is provided with an inverted insertion rib on the side close to the second cover body, the second cover body is provided with an inverted insertion rib groove on the side close to the first cover body, and the inverted insertion rib is inserted into the inverted insertion rib groove when the cover body is closed.

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