Aerosol-generating device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of aerosol generation, and discloses an aerosol generation device. The aerosol generating device comprises a fixing piece, a shell and a cover body. Wherein a slot for inserting the aerosol generating product is formed in the fixing piece; the fixing piece is arranged in the shell, and a first through hole is formed in the shell; the cover body is arranged in the first through hole in a sliding mode, the cover body has a first state for closing the first through hole and a second state for opening the first through hole, the cover body can slide towards any side of the first through hole, the cover body is made to be in the second state, the first through hole is communicated with the inserting groove, and the aerosol generating product is made to be inserted into the inserting groove through the first through hole. According to the utility model, a user does not need to consider sliding towards a specific direction, the use habit of the user is met, and the practicability is improved; besides, the user can randomly and freely shift the cover body towards any direction, so that the boring and monotonicity of one-way operation are avoided, and the playability and the use experience of the user are improved.

Description

Aerosol generation device 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] Aerosol generating devices are specialized equipment that generate aerosols by heating aerosol-generating products. They are widely used in fields such as medical and consumer products.

[0003] Currently, aerosol generating devices are typically equipped with dust covers to seal the insertion holes for aerosol products when the device is not in use. This prevents external dust or moisture from entering the device, thus extending its overall lifespan. Existing aerosol generating devices usually employ magnetic or elastic structures to open and close the dust cover, which is activated by a one-way push operation from the user.

[0004] In current aerosol generating devices, dust covers are mostly arranged on one side of the insertion hole, which makes the sliding direction of the dust cover singular, affecting the user's practicality and playability. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an aerosol generating device that offers users multiple ways to operate the cover, thereby enhancing its practicality and playability.

[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] Aerosol generating apparatus, comprising:

[0008] A fastener, wherein the fastener has a slot for inserting the aerosol-generated product;

[0009] The outer casing, wherein the fixing member is disposed inside the outer casing, and the outer casing has a first through hole;

[0010] The cover is slidably disposed in the first through hole. The cover has a first state of closing the first through hole and a second state of opening the first through hole. The cover can slide toward either side of the first through hole, so that the cover is placed in the second state and the first through hole communicates with the slot, so that the aerosol generating product is inserted into the slot through the first through hole.

[0011] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device further includes a support, which, when the cover slides along the first through hole, compresses the support to cause the support to float along the extension direction of the slot.

[0012] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the cover is provided with a sliding part, which is sandwiched between the outer shell and the support, and the sliding part is used to squeeze the support.

[0013] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the support is provided with an abutment portion, the abutment portion having a continuous wave structure, and the sliding portion being able to slide on the abutment portion.

[0014] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, when the cover is in the first state or the second state, the sliding part is positioned at the trough of the abutment part.

[0015] As an alternative to an aerosol generating device, the support includes a body, with two abutting portions respectively disposed at both ends of the body, and the sliding portion corresponding to the abutting portion.

[0016] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the support is provided with a second through hole, which is disposed opposite to the slot.

[0017] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the support is provided with an elastic element on the side away from the cover, with one end of the elastic element abutting against the support and the other end abutting against the fixing element.

[0018] As an alternative to an aerosol generating device, the support is provided with a guide portion, the elastic element is sleeved on the guide portion, the fixing element is provided with a limiting hole, and the guide portion is slidably disposed in the limiting hole.

[0019] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the surface of the sliding part that slides in contact with the support is an arc-shaped surface, and the arc-shaped surface is convex in the direction of the support.

[0020] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the first through hole is elongated, and the two opposing inner walls of the first through hole form two limiting ends. The cover can slide toward the two limiting ends respectively, so that the cover is placed in the second state.

[0021] As an alternative to an aerosol generating device, the cover can abut against the limiting end.

[0022] Beneficial effects:

[0023] In this invention, the cover can slide along any direction of the first through hole to open it. Regardless of whether the slot is symmetrically positioned relative to the first through hole, the user can always open the aerosol generating device with a single operation. The user does not need to consider sliding in a specific direction, conforming to user habits and improving practicality. Furthermore, opening the first through hole by sliding the cover along any direction allows the user to freely move the cover in any direction outside of use scenarios, avoiding the tedium and monotony of one-way operation and enhancing the user's playability and experience. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the aerosol generating device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device with a hidden outer shell provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the bracket provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the cover provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0029] In the picture:

[0030] 1. Fastener; 11. Slot; 12. Limiting hole;

[0031] 2. Outer shell; 21. First through hole; 211. Limiting end;

[0032] 3. Bracket; 31. Abutment part; 32. Body; 321. Second through hole; 33. Guide part;

[0033] 4. Cover; 41. Sliding part; 411. Curved surface;

[0034] 5. Elastic components. Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] Please refer to Figures 1 and 2. This embodiment relates to an aerosol generation device. It should be noted that the aerosol generation device can be used in conjunction with an aerosol generation product, enabling the product to generate aerosols. The aerosol generation product may include a mouthpiece, a connecting section, and a tobacco segment capable of generating aerosols. The connecting section is located between the mouthpiece and the tobacco segment, and is used to guide the aerosol to the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece can be held in the user's mouth, and the user can inhale the aerosol by sucking on the mouthpiece. The tobacco segment in the aerosol generation product may contain an aerosol generation matrix.

[0040] The aerosol generating matrix may include tobacco-containing materials containing volatile tobacco flavor compounds that are released from the substrate upon heating. Specifically, the aerosol generating matrix may be a tobacco-containing aerosol generating matrix or an aerosol generating matrix containing solid tobacco. Alternatively, the aerosol generating matrix may include non-tobacco materials. The aerosol generating matrix may also include aerosol forming agents. Examples of suitable aerosol forming agents are glycerol and propylene glycol.

[0041] Heat is released to the aerosol-generating product by the heating element in the aerosol generating device, causing the aerosol generating matrix to produce volatile substances. These volatile substances combine with the air flowing into the aerosol generating matrix to form an aerosol. The air flowing into the aerosol generating matrix and the aerosol generated by the aerosol generating matrix can exit from the proximal end of the aerosol generating matrix and be inhaled into the user's mouth.

[0042] This aerosol generating device includes a fixing component 1, a housing 2, and a cover 4. The fixing component 1 has a slot 11 for inserting the aerosol-generated product. The fixing component 1 is located inside the housing 2, which has a first through hole 21. The cover 4 is slidably disposed in the first through hole 21. The cover 4 has a first state with the first through hole 21 closed and a second state with the first through hole 21 open. The cover 4 can slide towards either side of the first through hole 21, so that the cover 4 is in the second state and the first through hole 21 communicates with the slot 11, allowing the aerosol-generated product to be inserted into the slot 11 through the first through hole 21.

[0043] Specifically, the slot 11 of the fixing component 1 is a cylindrical slot that can accommodate cylindrical aerosol generating products. The diameter of the slot 11 is slightly larger than the diameter of the aerosol generating product to facilitate insertion and fixation. A heating needle is erected at the bottom of the slot 11. When the aerosol generating product is inserted into the slot 11, the heating needle is inserted into the tobacco segment of the aerosol generating product. When the entire aerosol generating device is working, the heating needle is energized and heats up, thereby heating the tobacco segment of the aerosol generating product and generating aerosol for the user to inhale. The cover 4 is a plate-shaped component adapted to the opening shape of the slot 11. In this embodiment, the cover 4 is circular. The top of the outer shell 2 is formed with a first through hole 21. The cross-sectional shape of the first through hole 21 can be various, such as a long strip, polygon, circle, ellipse, or other irregular shape. The position of the slot 11 relative to the first through hole 21 can also be various, such as the slot 11 being centrally and symmetrically arranged with respect to the first through hole 21, or arranged on one side. The cover 4 slides along the first through hole 21 in any direction so that the first through hole 21 communicates with the slot 11, thereby making it convenient for the user to directly insert the aerosol-generated product into the slot 11 through the first through hole 21.

[0044] In this embodiment, the cover 4 can slide along any direction of the first through hole 21 to open it. Regardless of whether the slot 11 is centered relative to the first through hole 21, the user can always open it with a single operation when using this aerosol generating device. The user does not need to consider sliding in a specific direction, which conforms to the user's usage habits and improves practicality. In addition, opening the first through hole 21 by sliding the cover 4 along any direction also allows the user to freely move the cover 4 in any direction randomly when not in use, avoiding the boredom and monotony of one-way operation and improving the user's playability and experience.

[0045] Please refer to Figures 3 and 4. Optionally, this aerosol generating device also includes a support 3. When the cover 4 slides along the first through hole 21, the cover 4 is used to press the support 3 so that the support 3 floats along the extension direction of the slot 11.

[0046] Specifically, the bracket 3 is disposed inside the outer casing 2, and the bracket 3 abuts against the cover 4. When the cover 4 slides along the first through hole 21, the cover 4 presses against the bracket 3, thereby causing the bracket 3 to float along the extension direction of the slot 11.

[0047] In this embodiment, the floating motion of the support 3 can provide the user with a pushing and pulling feel. The pushing and pulling feel is achieved through the abutment action. Compared with existing devices that use magnets, torsion springs, or elastic walls inside the device, this aerosol generating device is more compact in its overall structure.

[0048] Optionally, the cover 4 is provided with a sliding part 41, which is sandwiched between the outer shell 2 and the bracket 3, and the sliding part 41 is used to press the bracket 3.

[0049] In this embodiment, the sliding part 41 and the cover 4 are an integral structure, and the entire cover 4 and the sliding part 41 can be formed by injection molding. The sliding part 41 is provided on the side wall edge of the cover 4. When the cover 4 slides along the first through hole 21, the sliding part 41 moves accordingly and squeezes the bracket 3 during the movement, so that the bracket 3 floats along the extension direction of the slot 11.

[0050] Furthermore, the bracket 3 is provided with an abutment portion 31, which has a continuous wave-like structure, and the sliding portion 41 can slide on the abutment portion 31. An elastic member 5 is provided on the side of the bracket 3 away from the cover 4, with one end of the elastic member 5 abutting against the bracket 3 and the other end abutting against the fixing member 1.

[0051] In this embodiment, the abutting part 31 is a wave-shaped structure with undulations formed on the bracket 3. When the bracket 3 slides along the first through hole 21, the sliding part 41 slides along the undulating abutting part 31. At the same time, an elastic member 5 is provided between the bracket 3 and the fixing member 1. The elastic member 5 is pressed to make the bracket 3 reciprocate.

[0052] Optionally, the bracket 3 is provided with a guide part 33, the elastic member 5 is sleeved on the guide part 33, the fixing member 1 is provided with a limiting hole 12, and the guide part 33 is slidably disposed in the limiting hole 12.

[0053] In this embodiment, the elastic element 5 is a common spring, and the guide part 33 is a cylindrical guide post. The elastic element 5 is sleeved on the guide part 33. When the sliding part 41 slides from the trough position of the abutment part 31 to the crest position, the bracket 3 moves downward, and the compression of the elastic element 5 is large at this time. When the sliding part 41 slides from the crest position of the abutment part 31 to the trough position, the compression of the elastic element 5 is completely or partially released, and the bracket 3 moves upward by a certain displacement, thereby realizing the floating of the bracket 3 when the sliding part 41 alternately contacts the crest position and the trough position of the abutment part 31.

[0054] This embodiment adopts a sliding contact method combined with the waveform structure of the contact part 31, and uses a common spring to provide floating support force. It does not require the participation of a complex transmission mechanism, which can realize the user's flicking feel and improve the structural compactness of the entire aerosol generating device. In addition, the stiffness can be adjusted by replacing the spring, which can also adapt to the user's convenient adjustment of the flicking feel.

[0055] Furthermore, when the cover 4 is in the first state or the second state, the sliding part 41 is positioned at the trough of the abutment part 31.

[0056] Specifically, when the cover 4 is in the closed first state or the open second state, the sliding part 41 should be positioned precisely at the trough of the abutment part 31, thereby using the trough structure of the abutment part 31 to limit the cover 4. For example, when the cover 4 is in the first state, without further force applied by the user, the trough structure's limiting effect allows the cover 4 to remain closed, preventing vibration from affecting its position. When the cover 4 is in the second state, without further force applied by the user, the trough structure's limiting effect allows the cover 4 to remain open, freeing the user's fingers on the operating side for easier removal of the aerosol-generated product and insertion into the slot 11. When the cover 4 is in a position other than the first or second state, the sliding part 41 may be positioned at the crest of the wave structure or between the crest and trough. Whether at the crest or between the crest and trough, the sliding part 41 has a tendency to continue moving, thus assisting the user in manually moving it in a certain direction.

[0057] Optionally, the bracket 3 includes a body 32, two abutting parts 31 are respectively disposed at both ends of the body 32, and a sliding part 41 is disposed corresponding to the abutting parts 31.

[0058] In this embodiment, the body 32 has a rectangular plate-like structure, and two long sides of the body 32 form abutment portions 31. Adaptively, two symmetrical sliding portions 41 are protruding from the outer wall of the cover 4, corresponding to the abutment portions 31. By forming a symmetrical structure with the sliding portions 41 and the abutment portions 31, it can be ensured that when the cover 4 moves, the two sliding portions 41 slide synchronously on the two abutment portions 31, thereby making the force on the cover 4 balanced, avoiding problems such as tipping over during the sliding process of the cover 4, and ensuring the stability of the sliding of the cover 4.

[0059] Optionally, the bracket 3 is provided with a second through hole 321, which is disposed opposite to the slot 11.

[0060] In this embodiment, the second through hole 321 is formed on the plate surface of the body 32, corresponding to the slot 11, so that the aerosol generated product can pass through the first through hole 21 and the second through hole 321 in sequence and be accurately inserted into the slot 11. The second through hole 321 has a certain guiding function.

[0061] Please refer to Figure 5. Further, the surface of the sliding part 41 that slides in contact with the bracket 3 is an arc-shaped surface 411, and the arc-shaped surface 411 is convex in the direction of the bracket 3.

[0062] In this embodiment, the arc surface 411 on the sliding part 41 can be a partially elliptical surface or a partially circular surface. The curvature of the arc surface 411 is greater than the curvature of the trough structure, so that after the sliding part 41 moves to the position of the trough structure, it can be completely contained within the trough structure, avoiding interference with the trough structure of the contact part 31, thereby preventing the sliding part 41 from getting stuck during the sliding process.

[0063] Optionally, the first through hole 21 is elongated, and the two opposing inner walls of the first through hole 21 form two limiting ends 211. The cover 4 can slide toward the two limiting ends 211 respectively, so that the cover 4 is placed in the second state.

[0064] In this embodiment, the entire outer shell 2 is rectangular, with a rectangular top wall. The first through hole 21 is elongated to accommodate the rectangular structure of the top wall of the outer shell 2. The slot 11 is positioned in the middle of the first through hole 21. By selectively sliding the cover 4 toward the two limiting ends 211, the cover 4 can be in an open state. Therefore, when the cover 4 is in the closed state, the user can slide the cover 4 in either of the two opposite directions, enhancing its playability.

[0065] Furthermore, when the cover 4 slides toward the limiting end 211, the cover 4 can abut against the limiting end 211. The limiting end 211 can limit the extreme distance of the cover 4's sliding, thereby preventing the cover 4 from slipping off the outer shell 2.

[0066] 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 apparatus, characterized in that, include: A fixing member (1) is provided with a slot (11) for inserting the aerosol generating product; a housing (2) is provided inside the housing (2) and a first through hole (21) is provided on the housing (2); a cover (4) is slidably disposed in the first through hole (21) and the cover (4) has a first state of closing the first through hole (21) and a second state of opening the first through hole (21). The cover (4) can slide toward either side of the first through hole (21) so that the cover (4) is placed in the second state and the first through hole (21) communicates with the slot (11) so that the aerosol generating product is inserted into the slot (11) through the first through hole (21).

2. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aerosol generating device also includes a support (3), which is used to press the support (3) when the cover (4) slides along the first through hole (21) so that the support (3) floats along the extension direction of the slot (11).

3. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cover (4) is provided with a sliding part (41), which is sandwiched between the outer shell (2) and the bracket (3). The sliding part (41) is used to squeeze the bracket (3).

4. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bracket (3) is provided with an abutment part (31), the abutment part (31) has a continuous wave structure, and the sliding part (41) can slide on the abutment part (31).

5. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, When the cover (4) is in the first state or the second state, the sliding part (41) is positioned at the trough of the abutment part (31).

6. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bracket (3) includes a body (32), two abutting parts (31) are respectively disposed at both ends of the body (32), and the sliding part (41) is disposed correspondingly to the abutting part (31).

7. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bracket (3) is provided with a second through hole (321), which is opposite to the slot (11).

8. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bracket (3) has an elastic element (5) on the side away from the cover (4). One end of the elastic element (5) abuts against the bracket (3) and the other end abuts against the fixing element (1).

9. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bracket (3) is provided with a guide part (33), the elastic member (5) is sleeved on the guide part (33), the fixing member (1) is provided with a limiting hole (12), and the guide part (33) is slidably disposed in the limiting hole (12).

10. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The surface of the sliding part (41) that slides in contact with the bracket (3) is an arc-shaped surface (411), and the arc-shaped surface (411) is convex in the direction of the bracket (3).

11. The aerosol generating apparatus according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, The first through hole (21) is elongated, and the two opposing inner walls of the first through hole (21) form two limiting ends (211). The cover (4) can slide toward the two limiting ends (211) respectively, so that the cover (4) is placed in the second state.

12. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The cover (4) can abut against the limiting end (211).

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