Aerosol-generating device
By integrating the dust cover and control buttons into the trigger mechanism, the problem of cumbersome structure in aerosol generation devices is solved, achieving improvements in aesthetics and compactness.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing aerosol generating devices have a complex structure due to the separate placement of dust covers and buttons, which affects aesthetics and compactness and increases the size of the device.
A trigger mechanism is adopted to achieve joint operation of the dust cover and control button through a single operating component, integrating the dust cover state switching and button triggering action, thus avoiding the independent setting of two action mechanisms.
It improves the aesthetics and compactness of the aerosol generation device and reduces the device size.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aerosol generation technology, and in particular to an aerosol generation device. Background Technology
[0002] An aerosol generator is a device used to produce aerosols and is widely used in many fields, including medical, scientific research, industrial and consumer products.
[0003] Aerosol generating devices typically have a dust cover on the surface of their casing. Before use, the dust cover can be opened to allow the aerosol-generated product to be inserted. After use, the dust cover can be closed to prevent dust from entering the aerosol generating device. Additionally, aerosol generating devices usually have buttons on the surface of their casing for convenient user control.
[0004] Currently, due to the presence of dust covers and buttons, it is often necessary to break the surface at two locations on the outer casing, which affects the aesthetics. At the same time, the two functional mechanisms of the dust cover and buttons operate independently, which also makes the structure of the entire aerosol generating device cumbersome, reduces its compactness, and increases the size of the aerosol generating device to some extent. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an aerosol generating device that, while having a dust cover and control buttons, avoids damage to two locations on the outer casing, thus improving aesthetics; in addition, it avoids the independent operation of the two functional mechanisms of the dust cover and control buttons, improving the overall structural compactness and reducing the size.
[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] An aerosol generating apparatus, comprising:
[0008] The outer casing has an insertion hole for inserting the aerosol-generated product;
[0009] A dust cover is provided on the outer casing, the dust cover having a first state for closing the socket and a second state for opening the socket;
[0010] The control buttons are located inside the outer casing;
[0011] The triggering mechanism includes an operating component disposed outside the housing, a first actuating component disposed inside the housing, and a second actuating component. Pressing the operating component causes the first actuating component to press the control button. The second actuating component is tractively connected to the dust cover. Rotating the operating component drives the second actuating component, which in turn drives the dust cover to switch between the first state and the second state.
[0012] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the first actuating element is a rod-shaped structure, one end of the first actuating element is connected to the operating element, and the other end of the first actuating element forms a squeezing part, which can squeeze the control button along the extension direction of the first actuating element.
[0013] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the second actuating element is a gear structure, which is sleeved on the first actuating element and engages with the dust cover for transmission.
[0014] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device further includes a linkage component disposed within the outer casing; one end of the linkage component engages with the second actuating component for transmission, and the other end of the linkage component is connected to the dust cover for transmission.
[0015] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device further includes a bracket disposed within the outer casing, the bracket having a through hole opposite to the insertion hole, the bracket having a sliding groove, the linkage being slidably disposed in the sliding groove, and the dust cover being slidably connected to the bracket.
[0016] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the linkage element drives the dust cover to slide through magnetic force.
[0017] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the other end of the linkage can drive the dust cover to slide.
[0018] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the dust cover has a cam structure, the dust cover is rotatably connected to the bracket, and the other end of the linkage can drive the dust cover to rotate.
[0019] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device further includes an elastic element disposed within the housing, the elastic element being used to reset the operating element.
[0020] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device further includes a support disposed inside the housing, the support having an abutment portion inside, the elastic element being sleeved on the first actuating element, one end of the elastic element abutting against the abutment portion, and the other end of the elastic element abutting against the operating element or the second actuating element.
[0021] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the operating element and the first actuating element are an integral structure.
[0022] Beneficial effects:
[0023] In this invention, the outer casing has an insertion hole adapted to the shape of the aerosol-generated product. Switching between a first and second state is achieved by moving the dust cover. The generating device also includes control buttons. Furthermore, the operating component can perform both pressing and rotating operations. This generating device integrates both the dust cover and control buttons, allowing for both dust cover state switching and control button activation via a single operating component located outside the outer casing. This avoids independent operation of the two functions, preventing damage to two surfaces of the outer casing and improving aesthetics. Additionally, it avoids the separation of the dust cover and control button operation mechanisms, improving the compactness and reducing the size of the generating device. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the aerosol generating device without the aerosol generating product inserted according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the aerosol generating device with an aerosol generating product inserted in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.
[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device with a hidden outer shell and in a closed state provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device with a hidden outer shell and linkage components provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 5 This is a first structural schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device with a hidden outer shell and in an open state provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.
[0029] Figure 6 This is a second structural schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device with a hidden outer shell and in an open state provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.
[0030] In the picture:
[0031] 100. Aerosol-generating products;
[0032] 1. Outer casing; 11. Socket;
[0033] 2. Dust cover;
[0034] 3. Control buttons;
[0035] 4. Triggering mechanism; 41. Operating component; 42. First actuating component; 421. Extrusion section; 43. Second actuating component;
[0036] 5. Linkage components;
[0037] 6. Bracket; 61. Through hole; 62. Slide groove; 63. Abutment part;
[0038] 7. Elastic components. Detailed Implementation
[0039] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.
[0040] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0041] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0042] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.
[0043] Example 1
[0044] Please see the appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 4 This embodiment relates to an aerosol generating device (hereinafter referred to as "generating device"), which includes a housing 1, a dust cover 2, a control button 3, and a triggering mechanism 4. The housing 1 has an insertion hole 11 for inserting an aerosol generating product 100. The dust cover 2 is located on the housing 1 and has a first state for closing the insertion hole 11 and a second state for opening the insertion hole 11. The control button 3 is located inside the housing 1. The triggering mechanism 4 includes an operating member 41 located outside the housing 1, a first actuating member 42 located inside the housing 1, and a second actuating member 43. Pressing the operating member 41 causes the first actuating member 42 to press the control button 3. The second actuating member 43 is connected to the dust cover 2. Rotating the operating member 41 drives the second actuating member 43, which in turn drives the dust cover 2 to switch between the first and second states.
[0045] Specifically, the outer shell 1 is a rectangular plastic or metal shell, and the edges of the outer wall of the outer shell 1 are all transitioned by arc surfaces to improve the user's grip. A circular insertion hole 11, adapted to the shape of the aerosol-generated product 100, is provided on the top wall of the outer shell 1. The dust cover 2 is a flat structure used to selectively cover or open the insertion hole 11, thus having a first state of closing the insertion hole 11 and a second state of opening the insertion hole 11. Switching between the first and second states can be achieved by moving the dust cover 2. Furthermore, the generating device also includes a control button 3, which can be a common low-voltage push-button switch. The control button 3 can be electrically connected to the control circuit board inside the generating device, thereby enabling autonomous control of functions such as switching on / off of the heating module or autonomous temperature regulation within the generating device.
[0046] In this embodiment, the operating element 41 needs to perform two operation modes: pressing and rotating. In order to accommodate the user's manual control of the operating element 41, the operating element 41 has a circular and flat structure, and the outer periphery of the operating element 41 forms a wave-shaped outer edge to facilitate the user's manual rotation of the operating element 41. The first actuating element 42 can trigger the pressing operation of the control button 3 through the pressing action of the operating element 41. At the same time, the second actuating element 43 is connected to the operating element 41. After rotating the operating element 41, the second actuating element 43 is further driven, so that the second actuating element 43 drives the dust cover 2 to open and close the socket 11, thus completing the state switching.
[0047] In this embodiment, the generating device integrates a dust cover 2 and a control button 3. The state switching action of the dust cover 2 and the triggering action of the control button 3 can be realized by a single operating component 41 located outside the outer shell 1. This avoids the need for two independent operating mechanisms, thereby avoiding damage to the two surfaces of the outer shell 1 and improving aesthetics. In addition, it also avoids the need for the two functional operating mechanisms of the dust cover 2 and the control button 3 to be independent, improving the compactness of the generating device and reducing its size.
[0048] Optionally, the first actuating member 42 is a rod-shaped structure, one end of the first actuating member 42 is connected to the operating member 41, and the other end of the first actuating member 42 forms a pressing part 421, which is used to press the control button 3 along the extending direction of the first actuating member 42.
[0049] In this embodiment, the first actuating member 42 is a cylindrical straight rod. One end of the first actuating member 42 can be detachably connected to the operating member 41, such as by snap-fit or threaded connection; alternatively, it can be non-detachably connected by welding or bonding; or even the first actuating member 42 and the operating member 41 can be formed as an integral structure. Those skilled in the art can make targeted choices according to specific assembly and usage requirements. A mushroom-shaped extrusion part 421 is formed at the other end of the first actuating member 42. The diameter of the extrusion part 421 is slightly larger than the diameter of the control button 3. The extrusion part 421 is integrally formed with the main structure of the first actuating member 42.
[0050] In this embodiment, the operator can directly press the operating component 41 to drive the first actuating component 42 to move along the axial direction and press the control button 3. The overall structure is simple and reliable.
[0051] Furthermore, the second actuating element 43 is a gear structure, and the second actuating element 43 is sleeved on the first actuating element 42. The second actuating element 43 meshes with the dust cover 2 for transmission.
[0052] Specifically, the second actuating element 43 is a cylindrical gear, and a spur rack structure can be directly installed on the dust cover 2 to achieve meshing between the second actuating element 43 and the dust cover 2. This allows the operating element 41 to drive the dust cover 2 to move horizontally, thereby achieving the switching of the dust cover 2's state. The second actuating element 43 can be connected to the first actuating element 42 via a key to ensure the stability of the transmission.
[0053] Optionally, the generating device further includes a linkage 5 disposed within the outer casing 1; one end of the linkage 5 engages with the second actuating member 43 for transmission, and the other end of the linkage 5 is connected to the dust cover 2 for transmission.
[0054] Specifically, the linkage 5 is a strip-shaped straight plate structure, and a tooth structure is formed on one side of the linkage 5 to achieve engagement with the second action member 43. The other end of the linkage 5 is used to drive the dust cover 2 to move.
[0055] In this embodiment, by setting the linkage 5, the overall size of the dust cover 2 can be adaptively reduced. Moreover, under the condition that the strength of the linkage 5 is permissible, its width can be appropriately reduced, thereby ensuring the compactness of the entire triggering mechanism 4.
[0056] Please refer to the appendix for further details. Figure 5 and attached Figure 6 Optionally, the generating device further includes a bracket 6 disposed inside the outer casing 1. The bracket 6 has a through hole 61 opposite to the insertion hole 11. The bracket 6 has a sliding groove 62. The linkage 5 is slidably disposed in the sliding groove 62. The dust cover 2 is slidably connected to the bracket 6.
[0057] In this embodiment, the bracket 6 is placed inside the outer casing 1 to provide support and limit the structure such as the dust cover 2, control button 3, and trigger mechanism 4. Meanwhile, the through hole 61 and the insertion hole 11 are basically the same in shape and size. When using this generating device, the user can directly insert the aerosol generated product 100 into the interior of the bracket 6 through the insertion hole 11 and the through hole 61 in sequence. A strip-shaped sliding groove 62 is formed on the bracket 6, which provides movement limitation and guidance for the linkage 5. The dust cover 2 is slidably connected to the bracket 6, sliding under the action of the linkage 5 and selectively switching states. Of course, in other embodiments, the sliding cooperation between the linkage 5 and the bracket 6 can also be combined with a slide rail, that is, a slide rail is formed at the bottom of the linkage 5 to slide in cooperation with the sliding groove 62, which can also provide movement limitation and guidance.
[0058] Furthermore, the dust cover 2 has a cam structure, and the dust cover 2 is rotatably connected to the bracket 6. The other end of the linkage 5 can drive the dust cover 2 to rotate.
[0059] In this embodiment, the dust cover 2 is a cam. A protrusion that slides with the linkage 5 is provided on the surface of the dust cover 2. A waist-shaped limiting hole is provided at the end of the linkage 5 away from the second actuating member 43, allowing the protrusion to slide within the limiting hole. Simultaneously, one end of the dust cover 2 is hinged to the upper surface of the bracket 6. Through the translational movement of the linkage 5, the inner wall of the limiting hole applies a thrust to the protrusion, causing the dust cover 2 to rotate around the hinged portion with the bracket 6. The dust cover 2 can selectively open and close the socket 11 by rotating, thus switching its state.
[0060] Optionally, the generating device further includes an elastic element 7 disposed within the outer casing 1, the elastic element 7 being used to reset the operating element 41. The bracket 6 has an abutment portion 63 inside, the elastic element 7 is sleeved on the first actuating element 42, one end of the elastic element 7 abuts against the abutment portion 63, and the other end of the elastic element 7 abuts against the operating element 41 or the second actuating element 43.
[0061] Specifically, the abutment part 63 is a plate-shaped structure, and is positioned opposite to the control button 3. The first actuating member 42 passes through the abutment part 63 and presses against the control button 3. Additionally, the elastic member 7 is a standard spring, fitted onto the first actuating member 42. One end of the elastic member 7 abuts against the abutment part 63, and the other end directly abuts against the end face of the second actuating member 43. Of course, if space permits, the structure of the elastic member 7 can be further improved so that one end abuts against the abutment part 63 and the other end abuts against the operating member 41.
[0062] In this embodiment, the operating element 41 is reset after the control button 3 is triggered by the elastic element 7. The structure is simple and reliable, and the elastic element 7 uses a common standard spring, which is replaceable and low in cost.
[0063] Example 2
[0064] This embodiment is basically the same as the first embodiment, except that the linkage 5 drives the dust cover 2 to slide through magnetic force.
[0065] In this embodiment, the second actuator 43 drives the linkage 5 to slide on the bracket 6. The linkage 5 can be equipped with a first magnetic element, and a second magnetic element can be equipped on the dust cover 2. By utilizing the principle of mutual repulsion between like polarities and mutual attraction between opposite polarities, the dust cover 2 can slide, thereby completing the state switching of the dust cover 2.
[0066] Specifically, the dust cover 2 moves due to the repulsive force between the first and second magnetic components. As the linkage 5 gradually approaches the dust cover 2, the repulsive force gradually increases, pushing the dust cover 2 to move, allowing it to switch from a closed to an open state. An elastic reset component is also provided between the dust cover 2 and the bracket 6. As the linkage 5 gradually moves away from the dust cover 2, the repulsive force gradually decreases, and under the action of the elastic reset component, the dust cover 2 is pushed back to its original position, allowing it to switch from an open to a closed state. Alternatively, the dust cover 2 can also be moved due to the attractive force between the first and second magnetic components, completing the state switching of the dust cover 2. For specific structural layout adjustments, please refer to the above description.
[0067] The state switching of the dust cover 2 is achieved by using magnetic force, so that the movement of the dust cover 2 is concentrated in a single direction, thereby making the thickness of the entire generating device adaptively reduced and effectively reducing the overall volume of the generating device.
[0068] Example 3
[0069] This embodiment is basically the same as the first embodiment, except that the other end of the linkage 5 can drive the dust cover 2 to slide.
[0070] Of course, the other end of the linkage 5 is directly connected to the dust cover 2. The linkage 5 moves back and forth in the horizontal direction, driving the dust cover 2 to move back and forth, thereby achieving the switching of the dust cover 2's state. This reduces the number of parts in the entire production device and lowers costs.
[0071] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. An aerosol-generating device, characterised in that, The aerosol generating device comprises: an outer shell (1) having a socket (11) for inserting an aerosol generating article (100); a dust cover (2) provided on the outer shell (1), the dust cover (2) having a first state for closing the socket (11) and a second state for opening the socket (11); a control button (3) provided in the outer shell (1); a trigger mechanism (4) comprising an operating member (41) provided outside the outer shell (1), a first action member (42) provided inside the outer shell (1), and a second action member (43), the first action member (42) being pressed to press the control button (3) by pressing the operating member (41); the second action member (43) is in transmission connection with the dust cover (2), the second action member (43) is driven to drive the dust cover (2) to switch between the first state and the second state by rotating the operating member (41).
2. The aerosol-generating device of claim 1, wherein, The first action member (42) is a rod structure, one end of the first action member (42) is connected with the operating member (41), the other end of the first action member (42) forms a pressing part (421), the pressing part (421) can press the control button (3) along the extension direction of the first action member (42).
3. The aerosol-generating device of claim 2, wherein, The second action member (43) is a gear structure, the second action member (43) is sleeved on the first action member (42), the second action member (43) is in meshing transmission with the dust cover (2).
4. The aerosol-generating device of claim 3, wherein, The aerosol generating device further comprises a linkage member (5) provided in the outer shell (1); one end of the linkage member (5) is in meshing transmission with the second action member (43), the other end of the linkage member (5) is in transmission connection with the dust cover (2).
5. The aerosol-generating device of claim 4, wherein, The aerosol generating device further comprises a bracket (6) provided in the outer shell (1), the bracket (6) is provided with a through hole (61) opposite to the socket (11), the bracket (6) is provided with a sliding groove (62), the linkage member (5) is slidably arranged in the sliding groove (62), and the dust cover (2) is slidably connected to the bracket (6).
6. The aerosol-generating device of claim 5, wherein, The linkage member (5) drives the dust cover (2) to slide by magnetic force.
7. The aerosol-generating device of claim 5, wherein, The other end of the linkage member (5) can drive the dust cover (2) to slide. 8.The aerosol-generating device of claim 5, wherein, The dust cover (2) is a cam structure, the dust cover (2) is in rotational connection with the bracket (6), and the other end of the linkage member (5) can drive the dust cover (2) to rotate.
9. The aerosol-generating device of claim 1, wherein, The aerosol generating device further comprises an elastic member (7) provided in the outer shell (1), the elastic member (7) is used for resetting the operating member (41).
10. The aerosol-generating device of claim 9, wherein, The aerosol-generating device further comprises a support (6) arranged inside the outer housing (1), the support (6) is internally provided with an abutting portion (63), the elastic member (7) is sleeved on the first action member (42), one end of the elastic member (7) is abutted on the abutting portion (63), and the other end of the elastic member (7) is abutted on the operating member (41) or the second action member (43).
11. The aerosol-generating device of any of claims 1-10, wherein, The operating member (41) and the first action member (42) are in an integral structure.