Charging device and aerosol generating system
By employing a movable second electrical connector and elastic element design in the charging device, combined with the cooperation of magnetic components, the electrical connection problem when the charging device and aerosol generating device cannot be fully loaded due to structural damage is solved, achieving good electrical contact and system stability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
Electrical connectors on charging devices are usually fixed. When the aerosol generating device cannot be fully installed due to structural damage to the charging device, it cannot effectively achieve electrical connection with the aerosol generating device, affecting normal interaction.
The design employs a movable second electrical connector and an elastic element, combined with magnetic components, to ensure that the first and second electrical connectors can be electrically connected to each other when the aerosol generating device is inserted into the receiving cavity, achieving good electrical contact.
Even if the aerosol generating device cannot be fully installed, normal electrical connection and interaction between the charging device and the aerosol generating device can still be ensured, improving the stability and reliability of the system.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of aerosol technology, and more specifically, to a charging device and an aerosol generation system. Background Technology
[0002] An aerosol generating device is a small device that uses heating technology to act on an aerosol generating matrix and generate aerosols. It mainly includes two types of devices: those for atomizing solid matrices and those for atomizing liquid matrices. In related technologies, users typically use a charging device to charge and store the aerosol generating device. Generally, the charging device can be electrically connected to the electrical connectors on the aerosol generating device via electrical connectors to achieve operational interaction between the two. However, the electrical connectors on the charging device are usually fixed. When the aerosol generating device cannot be fully installed in the charging device due to structural damage or other reasons, the electrical connectors of the charging device and the aerosol generating device cannot be effectively connected, thus affecting the normal interaction between the aerosol generating device and the charging device. Utility Model Content
[0003] This application provides a charging device and an aerosol generation system to solve at least one of the aforementioned technical problems.
[0004] The charging device according to this application includes a body, a second electrical connector, and an elastic member. The body has a receiving cavity for accommodating an aerosol generating device, and the aerosol generating device has a first electrical connector. The second electrical connector is movably disposed on the body. The elastic member is connected to the second electrical connector. When the aerosol generating device is inserted into the receiving cavity, the elastic member is stretched, and the second electrical connector moves relative to the body, thereby electrically connecting the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector to each other.
[0005] In some embodiments, when the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are electrically connected, the elastic member is in a first state, which is a stretched state. When the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are not electrically connected, the elastic member is in a second state, and the length of the elastic member in the second state is less than the length of the elastic member in the first state.
[0006] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device is provided with a magnetic element; the charging device further includes a magnetic component for cooperating with the magnetic element to maintain the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector electrically connected to each other.
[0007] In some embodiments, the magnetic element is the second electrical connector.
[0008] In some embodiments, the magnetic element is disposed on the second electrical connector.
[0009] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the magnetic element is disposed on the first electrical connector.
[0010] In some embodiments, when the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are not electrically connected, the second electrical connector is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity along the insertion direction of the aerosol generating device.
[0011] In some embodiments, the charging device further includes an electronic control component disposed on the body and used to transmit current to the second electrical connector; the electronic control component is electrically connected to the second electrical connector via the elastic member.
[0012] In some embodiments, the charging device further includes an electronic control component disposed on the body and used to transmit current to the second electrical connector; the charging device further includes a conductive element, through which the electronic control component is electrically connected to the second electrical connector.
[0013] In some embodiments, the body has a movable cavity spaced apart from the receiving cavity, at least a portion of the second electrical connector is movably disposed in the movable cavity, and the movable cavity has a first mating portion; the second electrical connector has a second mating portion, which is used to engage with the first mating portion to limit the movement stroke of the second electrical connector toward the receiving cavity.
[0014] In some embodiments, the second electrical connector cannot undergo elastic deformation.
[0015] The aerosol generation system of this application includes an aerosol generation device and a charging device as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the aerosol generation device is detachably housed in the accommodating cavity.
[0016] In the charging device and aerosol generation system of this application embodiment, when the aerosol generation device is inserted into the receiving cavity, the elastic member is stretched and the second electrical connector moves relative to the body, so that the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are electrically connected to each other. Therefore, compared with the second electrical connector being fixedly installed on the body, when the aerosol generation device cannot be fully loaded into the charging device, the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector can also achieve good electrical contact, thereby ensuring normal interaction between the aerosol generation device and the charging device.
[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:
[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an aerosol generation system according to certain embodiments of this application;
[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of some components in the aerosol generation system is shown.
[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the first and second electrical connectors in the aerosol generation system when they are electrically connected.
[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the aerosol generation system when the first and second electrical connectors are not electrically connected.
[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged diagram of section V.
[0024] Explanation of key component symbols:
[0025] 1000 aerosol generation system; X insertion direction; Y mating direction;
[0026] 100 Charging device; 200 Aerosol generating device; 210 First electrical connector; 230 Magnetic component;
[0027] 10 Body, 11 Receiving cavity, 111 Bottom wall, 13 Movable cavity, 15 First mating part; 30 Second electrical connector, 31 Second mating part; 50 Elastic member; 70 Magnetic member; 90 Electrical control assembly. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0029] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "length", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, 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 application.
[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0031] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," etc., 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, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0032] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0033] In related technologies, users typically utilize charging devices to charge and store aerosol generating devices. Generally, the charging device can be electrically connected to the electrical connectors on the aerosol generating device via electrical connectors to enable their operational interaction. However, the electrical connectors on the charging device are usually fixed. When the aerosol generating device cannot be fully installed in the charging device due to structural damage or other reasons, the electrical connectors of the charging device and the aerosol generating device cannot effectively connect, thus affecting the normal interaction between the aerosol generating device and the charging device. To resolve this issue, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 This application provides a charging device 100 and an aerosol generation system 1000.
[0034] Please see Figure 1 The aerosol generation system 1000 of this application includes an aerosol generation device 200 and a charging device 100. The aerosol generation device 200 is detachably housed in the charging device 100.
[0035] The aerosol generating device 200 is a structure in the aerosol generating system 1000 capable of generating aerosols by heating an aerosol generating matrix. Specifically, the aerosol generating matrix is a processed product that can generate aerosols after being heated. The aerosol generating matrix can be in liquid, fully solid, or semi-solid form. For example, when the aerosol generating matrix is fully solid, it can be in sheet or columnar form. The aerosol generating matrix can be prepared using processes such as rolling, slurry preparation, die casting, or extrusion. The aerosol can be visible or invisible and may include vapor (e.g., fine particulate matter in a gaseous state, which is typically liquid or solid at room temperature) as well as liquid droplets of gas and condensed vapor.
[0036] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device 200 may include a heating component and a battery, with the heating component electrically connected to the battery. The heating component is used to load the aerosol generating matrix, and the battery is used to power the heating component, enabling it to heat the aerosol generating matrix to generate an aerosol for the user to inhale. The battery is a rechargeable battery. The heating method used by the heating component to heat the aerosol generating matrix may include, but is not limited to, resistance heating, electromagnetic heating, infrared heating, microwave heating, and laser irradiation heating.
[0037] The charging device 100 is a structure in the aerosol generation system 1000 capable of charging at least the aerosol generation device 200. For example, when the aerosol generation device 200 has insufficient power, a user can place the aerosol generation device 200 in the charging device 100. In this case, the aerosol generation device 200 is housed in the charging device 100, and the charging device 100 is electrically connected to the aerosol generation device 200, thereby enabling the charging device 100 to charge the aerosol generation device 200. In some embodiments of this application, the charging device 100 includes an electronic control component 90 for transmitting current to the aerosol generation device 200. Specifically, the electronic control component 90 may include a power supply unit and a circuit board, with the power supply unit electrically connected to the circuit board. When the charging device 100 is electrically connected to the aerosol generation device 200, the circuit board can transmit the current from the power supply unit to the battery of the aerosol generation device 200 to achieve battery charging. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the power supply unit is a rechargeable battery.
[0038] Since the aerosol generation system 1000 in this embodiment includes a charging device 100, it is understood that the aerosol generation system 1000 has at least the same beneficial effects as the charging device 100. Therefore, for the beneficial effects of the aerosol generation system 1000, please refer to the beneficial effects of the charging device 100 described below.
[0039] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The charging device 100 according to this application includes a body 10, a second electrical connector 30, and an elastic member 50. The body 10 has a receiving cavity 11 for accommodating an aerosol generating device 200, and the aerosol generating device 200 has a first electrical connector 210. The second electrical connector 30 is movably disposed on the body 10. The elastic member 50 is connected to the second electrical connector 30. When the aerosol generating device 200 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11, the elastic member 50 is stretched, and the second electrical connector 30 moves relative to the body 10, so that the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 are electrically connected to each other. The aerosol generating device 200 is detachably housed in the receiving cavity 11.
[0040] It is understood that the body 10 is a component in the charging device 100 capable of housing elements other than the body 10. Components other than the body 10, as used herein, include, but are not limited to, the electronic control assembly 90. The body 10 is made of materials including, but not limited to, plastic, aluminum alloy, copper, iron, steel, and carbon fiber composite materials. For example, the body 10 is made of plastic, which makes the body 10 lighter, thereby contributing to the portability of the charging device 100.
[0041] In some embodiments, the shape of the accommodating cavity 11 is approximately the same as the shape of the aerosol generating device 200. This can improve the fit of the accommodating cavity 11 to the aerosol generating device 200, reduce the movement or shaking of the aerosol generating device 200 in the accommodating cavity 11, and improve the stability of the aerosol generating device 200 stored in the charging device 100. On the other hand, compared to the different shapes of the accommodating cavity 11 and the aerosol generating device 200, there is less unused space in the accommodating cavity 11, which is beneficial to the miniaturization of the charging device 100. For example, when the aerosol generating device 200 is generally cylindrical, the receiving cavity 11 can also be cylindrical, and the cross-sectional dimensions of the aerosol generating device 200 cut by a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction X are approximately the same as the cross-sectional dimensions of the receiving cavity 11 cut by a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction X. Therefore, when the aerosol generating device 200 is subjected to force, it can rotate arbitrarily within the receiving cavity 11 about the central axis of the receiving cavity 11. That is, when the aerosol generating device 200 is subjected to force, it can rotate within the receiving cavity 11.
[0042] In other embodiments, the shape of the accommodating cavity 11 differs from that of the aerosol generating device 200, and the minimum size of the accommodating cavity 11 is greater than the maximum size of the aerosol generating device 200 in the direction perpendicular to the insertion direction X. For example, when the cross-section of the accommodating cavity 11 cut by a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction X is square, and the cross-section of the aerosol generating device 200 cut by a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction X is circular, the side length of the square is greater than the diameter of the circle. This ensures that the aerosol generating device 200 can be smoothly inserted into the accommodating cavity 11 without interfering with the sidewalls of the accommodating cavity 11 during insertion, thus guaranteeing the normal operation of the charging device 100. Furthermore, when the aerosol generating device 200 is subjected to force, it can rotate freely within the accommodating cavity 11 about the central axis of the accommodating cavity 11.
[0043] The first electrical connector 210 is a structural component in the aerosol generating device 200 that can be electrically connected to the charging device 100; the second electrical connector 30 is a structural component in the charging device 100 that can be electrically connected to the aerosol generating device 200. In some embodiments of this application, the second electrical connector 30 can be exposed from the bottom wall 111 of the receiving cavity 11. When the aerosol generating device 200 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11, the second electrical connector 30 moves relative to the body 10 to make the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 electrically connected to each other, thereby enabling the aerosol generating device 200 and the charging device 100 to perform operational interaction. This operational interaction includes, but is not limited to, current transmission, data transmission, and status detection. For example, the second electrical connector 30 can be electrically connected to the electronic control component 90, and the first electrical connector 210 can be electrically connected to the battery. Thus, when the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 are electrically connected, the charging device 100 can charge the aerosol generating device 200. That is, the current from the electronic control component 90 can be transmitted to the battery in sequence through the second electrical connector 30 and the first electrical connector 210, thereby realizing the charging of the aerosol generating device 200.
[0044] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the movement of the second electrical connector 30 relative to the body 10 can be translational, rotational, or a combination of both (including a combination of translation and rotation). This document will use translational movement of the second electrical connector 30 relative to the body 10 as an example. That is, when the aerosol generating device 200 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11, the second electrical connector 30 moves relative to the body 10 to electrically connect the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30.
[0045] The elastic element 50 is a structural component in the aerosol generating device 200 used to allow the second electrical connector 30 to move relative to the body 10. The elastic element 50 serves two purposes: firstly, it provides a connection and fixation function, preventing the second electrical connector 30 from moving or wobbling relative to the body 10 when the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 are not electrically connected, thus ensuring the structural stability of the charging device 100; secondly, when the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 separate, the elastic force allows the second electrical connector 30 to return to its initial position, ensuring the next electrical connection between the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30.
[0046] In some embodiments of this application, when the aerosol generating device 200 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11, the second electrical connector 30 moves relative to the body 10 along the mating direction Y (opposite to the insertion direction X) to electrically connect the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30. During this process, the elastic member 50 is stretched. That is, as the second electrical connector 30 moves relative to the body 10 along the mating direction Y, the second electrical connector 30 needs to overcome the elastic force of the elastic member 50 to move. Thus, the elastic member 50 can play a buffering and shock-absorbing role, avoiding excessive impact when the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 are electrically connected, which could damage the first electrical connector 210 or the second electrical connector 30. This can extend the service life of the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30, and ensure the normal operation of the charging device 100 and the aerosol generating device 200.
[0047] In the charging device 100 and aerosol generation system 1000 of this application embodiment, when the aerosol generation device 200 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11, the elastic member 50 is stretched and the second electrical connector 30 moves relative to the body 10, so that the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 are electrically connected to each other. Thus, compared to the second electrical connector 30 being fixedly installed on the body 10, when the aerosol generation device 200 cannot be fully loaded into the charging device 100, the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 can also achieve good electrical contact, thereby ensuring normal interaction between the aerosol generation device 200 and the charging device 100.
[0048] The charging device 100 will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0049] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3In some embodiments, the second electrical connector 30 cannot undergo elastic deformation. That is, during the use of the charging device 100, the second electrical connector 30 can maintain a fixed shape and size without any deformation. Therefore, compared to an elastic electrode, the second electrical connector 30 cannot undergo elastic deformation, which can prevent deformation, displacement, or damage of the second electrical connector 30 under impact force when the charging device 100 is collided or dropped. This can extend the service life of the second electrical connector 30 and improve the stability and reliability of the charging device 100.
[0050] In some embodiments, when the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 are electrically connected, the elastic member 50 is in a first state, which is a stretched state. When the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 are not electrically connected, the elastic member 50 is in a second state, and the length of the elastic member 50 in the second state is less than the length of the elastic member 50 in the first state.
[0051] Specifically, in some embodiments, the second state of the elastic member 50 includes: the elastic member 50 being in a natural state; or, the elastic member 50 being in a stretched state, and the length of the elastic member 50 when the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 are not electrically connected is less than the length of the elastic member 50 when the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 are electrically connected. Thus, when the second electrical connector 30 is subjected to an external force (a force other than its own weight and the elastic force of the elastic member 50), the second electrical connector 30 can move relative to the body 10 under the external force, so that the elastic member 50 switches from the second state to the first state; when the external force on the second electrical connector 30 disappears, the second electrical connector 30 can move relative to the body 10 under its own weight, or under the action of its own weight and the elastic force of the elastic member 50, so that the elastic member 50 switches from the first state to the second state.
[0052] Further, please refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device 200 is provided with a magnetic element 230. The charging device 100 also includes a magnetic element 70, which cooperates with the magnetic element 230 to maintain the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 electrically connected to each other.
[0053] The magnetic component 70 is a structure in the charging device 100 that can attract other components through its own magnetic field; the magnetic component 230 is a structure in the aerosol generating device 200 that can attract other components through its own magnetic field. For example, both the magnetic component 70 and the magnetic component 230 are permanent magnets. The magnetic component 70 can be in a regular or irregular shape, such as a cuboid or cylinder; the magnetic component 230 can also be in a regular or irregular shape, such as a cuboid or cylinder. The magnetic component 230 can be installed in the aerosol generating device 200 using either a detachable or non-detachable connection method. Detachable connection methods include, but are not limited to, threaded connections or snap-fit connections; non-detachable connection methods include, but are not limited to, bonding or welding.
[0054] Specifically, in some embodiments, when the aerosol generating device 200 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11 and the magnetic component 70 is within the magnetic field range of the magnetic element 230, the opposite magnetic poles of the magnetic component 70 and the magnetic element 230 cooperate with each other, thereby causing the magnetic component 70 to drive the second electrical connector 30 to move relative to the body 10, so as to realize the electrical connection between the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30. This can improve the stability of the aerosol generating device 200 stored in the charging device 100; on the other hand, it can ensure that the first electrical connector 210 of the aerosol generating device 200 and the second electrical connector 30 of the charging device 100 always maintain good electrical contact, thereby improving the stability of the working interaction between the aerosol generating device 200 and the charging device 100.
[0055] In some embodiments, the magnetic element 70 is the second electrical connector 30. That is, the second electrical connector 30 can be made of a magnetic material. As a result, the charging device 100 does not need to have an additional magnetic element 70, which makes the structure of the charging device 100 more compact and reduces the number of parts and assembly steps.
[0056] In other embodiments, the magnetic component 70 is disposed on the second electrical connector 30. Specifically, in some embodiments, the magnetic component 70 and the second electrical connector 30 are an integral structure, that is, the magnetic component 70 and the second electrical connector 30 are a single structure manufactured using an integral molding process. This ensures the bonding strength between the magnetic component 70 and the second electrical connector 30, improving the stability and reliability of the charging device 100. In other embodiments, the magnetic component 70 and the second electrical connector 30 are separate structures, that is, the magnetic component 70 and the second electrical connector 30 are two different structures. The magnetic component 70 and the second electrical connector 30 can be combined using a detachable or non-detachable connection method. Detachable connection methods include, but are not limited to, snap-fit connections or bolt connections; non-detachable connection methods include, but are not limited to, bonding or welding.
[0057] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the magnetic element 230 is disposed on the first electrical connector 210. Thus, when the magnetic element 230 and the magnetic component 70 are engaged, the magnetic attraction force generated by the magnetic element 230 on the magnetic component 70 is concentrated near the first electrical connector 210. This ensures that the second electrical connector 30 moves toward the first electrical connector 210 to achieve mutual electrical connection between the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30, reducing the possibility of the second electrical connector 30 shifting during movement and improving the stability of the operational interaction between the aerosol generating device 200 and the charging device 100.
[0058] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, when the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 are not electrically connected, the second electrical connector 30 is spaced apart from the bottom wall 111 of the accommodating cavity 11 along the insertion direction X of the aerosol generating device 200.
[0059] Specifically, please combine Figure 5 In some embodiments, when the aerosol generating device 200 is not inserted into the receiving cavity 11; or when the aerosol generating device 200 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11 but the magnetic element 230 does not apply magnetic attraction to the magnetic element 70, the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 are not electrically connected. In this case, the second electrical connector 30 is spaced apart from the bottom wall 111 of the receiving cavity 11, and in the insertion direction X, the distance between the top end of the second electrical connector 30 and the bottom wall 111 of the receiving cavity 11 is L. In other words, the second electrical connector 30 does not extend into the receiving cavity 11, thereby avoiding wear and damage to the second electrical connector 30 due to external factors (such as friction, impact, etc.) and extending the service life of the second electrical connector 30 and the charging device 100.
[0060] Please combine Figure 1 In some embodiments, the electronic control component 90 is disposed on the body 10 and is used to transmit current to the second electrical connector 30. Specifically, when the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 are electrically connected, the current of the electronic control component 90 can be transmitted sequentially through the second electrical connector 30 and the first electrical connector 210 to the aerosol generating device 200, thereby realizing the charging function of the charging device 100 to charge the aerosol generating device 200.
[0061] Specifically, in some embodiments, the electronic control component 90 is electrically connected to the second electrical connector 30 via the elastic member 50. Therefore, no additional conductive element is needed between the electronic control component 90 and the second electrical connector 30 for their electrical connection, thereby simplifying the structure of the charging device 100, reducing the number of structural components and assembly steps, and facilitating the miniaturization of the charging device 100.
[0062] In other embodiments, the charging device 100 further includes a conductive element, through which the electronic control component 90 is electrically connected to the second electrical connector 30. This ensures the stability of the electrical connection between the electronic control component 90 and the second electrical connector 30, improving the stability and reliability of the charging device 100. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the elastic element 50 can only provide elastic force to the second electrical connector 30.
[0063] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the body 10 has a movable cavity 13 spaced apart from the receiving cavity 11. At least a portion of the second electrical connector 30 is movably disposed in the movable cavity 13, and a first mating portion 15 is provided in the movable cavity 13. The second electrical connector 30 has a second mating portion 31, which is used to engage with the first mating portion 15 to limit the movement stroke of the second electrical connector 30 toward the receiving cavity 11.
[0064] Specifically, in some embodiments, when the aerosol generating device 200 is not inserted into the receiving cavity 11; or when the aerosol generating device 200 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11 but the magnetic element 230 does not apply a magnetic attraction force to the magnetic element 70, the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 are not electrically connected. In this case, at least a portion of the second electrical connector 30 is located in the movable cavity 13. When the aerosol generating device 200 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11 and the magnetic element 230 generates a magnetic attraction force on the magnetic element 70, the second electrical connector 30 moves relative to the body 10 toward the receiving cavity 11, that is, the second electrical connector 30 moves relative to the body 10 along the mating direction Y, thereby exposing the second electrical connector 30 in the receiving cavity 11 to achieve mutual electrical connection between the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30. The second mating part 31 and the first mating part 15 cooperate to limit the movement stroke of the second electrical connector 30 relative to the body 10 in the direction of the receiving cavity 11. This prevents the second electrical connector 30 from completely disengaging from the movable cavity 13, which would prevent the second electrical connector 30 from being unable to return to its initial position (the position of the second electrical connector 30 in the movable cavity 13 when the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 are not electrically connected). This ensures the next electrical connection between the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30.
[0065] In some embodiments, a protrusion is provided on the inner wall of the movable cavity 13, extending protruding into the movable cavity 13; this protrusion is the first mating part 15. A protrusion is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the second electrical connector 30, extending protruding away from the center of the second electrical connector 30; this protrusion is the second mating part 31. It should be noted that in some embodiments, when the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 are electrically connected, the first mating part 15 and the second mating part 31 are spaced apart in the insertion direction X; or, when the first electrical connector 210 and the second electrical connector 30 are electrically connected, the first mating part 15 and the second mating part 31 abut against each other in the insertion direction X.
[0066] In some embodiments, the shape of the movable cavity 13 is approximately the same as the shape of the second electrical connector 30. This improves the fit of the movable cavity 13 to the second electrical connector 30, reduces the shaking of the second electrical connector 30 within the movable cavity 13, and enhances the stability of the second electrical connector 30 during storage and movement within the movable cavity 13. Furthermore, compared to a different shape between the movable cavity 13 and the second electrical connector 30, there is less unused space in the movable cavity 13, which facilitates miniaturization of the charging device 100. For example, when the second electrical connector 30 is approximately cylindrical, the movable cavity 13 is also cylindrical, and the cross-sectional dimensions of the second electrical connector 30 cut by a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction X are approximately the same as the cross-sectional dimensions of the movable cavity 13 cut by a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction X.
[0067] The technical features of the embodiments described above can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features does not contradict each other, it should be considered within the scope of this specification. Furthermore, other implementation methods can be derived from the above embodiments, allowing for structural and logical substitutions and changes without departing from the scope of this disclosure.
[0068] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A charging device, characterized by, The charging device comprises: a body provided with a receiving cavity for receiving an aerosol-generating device provided with a first electrical connector; a second electrical connector movably arranged on the body; and an elastic member connected with the second electrical connector. When the aerosol-generating device is inserted into the receiving cavity, the elastic member is stretched, and the second electrical connector moves relative to the body to electrically connect the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector with each other.
2. The charging device of claim 1, wherein, When the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are electrically connected, the elastic member is in a first state, which is a stretched state. When the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are not electrically connected, the elastic member is in a second state, and a length of the elastic member in the second state is less than a length of the elastic member in the first state.
3. The charging device of claim 1, wherein, The aerosol-generating device is provided with a magnetic element; the charging device further comprises: a magnetic member for cooperating with the magnetic element to keep the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector electrically connected with each other.
4. The charging device according to claim 3, wherein the magnetic member is the second electrical connector; or the magnetic member is arranged on the second electrical connector.
5. The charging device of claim 3, wherein, At least part of the magnetic element is arranged on the first electrical connector.
6. The charging device of claim 1, wherein, When the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are not electrically connected, the second electrical connector is spaced apart from a bottom wall of the receiving cavity in an insertion direction of the aerosol-generating device.
7. The charging device of claim 1, wherein, The charging device further comprises an electrical control assembly arranged on the body and configured to transmit an electric current to the second electrical connector; the electrical control assembly is electrically connected with the second electrical connector through the elastic member; or the charging device further comprises an electrically conductive member, and the electrical control assembly is electrically connected with the second electrical connector through the electrically conductive member. The body is provided with a movable cavity spaced apart from the receiving cavity, at least part of the second electrical connector is movably arranged in the movable cavity, and the movable cavity is provided with a first cooperation part; 8. The charging device of claim 1, wherein, the second electrical connector is provided with a second cooperation part for cooperating with the first cooperation part to limit a movement stroke of the second electrical connector moving towards the receiving cavity. The second electrical connector cannot be elastically deformed.
9. The charging device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The charging device comprises:
10. An aerosol-generating system comprising, an aerosol-generating device; and the charging device according to any one of claims 1-9, and the aerosol-generating device is detachably received in the receiving cavity.