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 body, a cover body, a trigger piece and an elastic piece. A mounting position is arranged on the body; the cover body is connected with the body and has a first state for opening the mounting position and a second state for covering the mounting position; the triggering piece is slidably connected with the body; two ends of the elastic piece are respectively connected with the trigger piece and the body; when the cover body is switched from the first state to the second state, the cover body extrudes the triggering piece, the triggering piece extrudes the elastic piece, and the elastic piece drives the triggering piece to reset so that the cover body and the triggering piece can be connected in a clamped mode. When the cover body is switched from the second state to the first state, the triggering piece slides, the cover body and the triggering piece can be released from being clamped, and at the moment, the elastic piece is configured to be used for resetting the triggering piece. According to the utility model, the use experience of a user can be improved, the problem of failure of the locking structure accelerated by strong external force can be solved, and meanwhile, the risk that the cover body is opened by mistaken touch of the user is reduced.

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] The opening and locking structure of an aerosol generator directly affects the device's sealing performance, portability, and user experience. Current opening and locking solutions for aerosol generators are mostly based on magnetic attraction and torsion spring tensioning. While these solutions meet basic functional requirements to some extent, their mechanical characteristics and user interaction experience are significantly contradictory.

[0003] Magnetic locking mechanisms achieve lid closure through the attraction between a permanent magnet and a magnetically conductive sheet, while torsion spring designs utilize spring torque to provide the closing force. Although both provide high locking force, they have the following drawbacks.

[0004] First, users need to apply an external force equal to or even greater than the locking force to separate the cover, which is extremely unfriendly to users with weak hand strength; second, frequent strong external force operations accelerate the demagnetization of the magnet or plastic deformation of the torsion spring, leading to a decrease in sealing performance or even failure. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an aerosol generating device that avoids the excessive locking force found in existing magnetic and torsion spring types, improves the user experience, and solves the problem of accelerated locking structure failure caused by strong external force operation, which requires users to use greater external force to separate the cover.

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

[0007] An aerosol generating apparatus, comprising:

[0008] The main body has a mounting position.

[0009] A cover, connected to the body, the cover having a first state of opening the mounting position and a second state of covering the mounting position;

[0010] The trigger element is slidably connected to the main body;

[0011] An elastic element, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the trigger element and the body;

[0012] When the cover switches from the first state to the second state, the cover presses the trigger, the trigger presses the elastic member, and the elastic member drives the trigger to reset so that the cover engages with the trigger. When the cover switches from the second state to the first state, sliding the trigger can release the cover from the trigger. At this time, the elastic member is configured to reset the trigger.

[0013] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, one of the body and the trigger is provided with a first guide groove, and the other is provided with a guide rail extending along the sliding direction of the trigger, and the guide rail and the first guide groove are slidably engaged.

[0014] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the trigger is provided with a mounting groove, a portion of the structure of the elastic element is placed in the mounting groove, one end of the elastic element abuts against the bottom wall of the mounting groove, and the other end of the elastic element abuts against the body.

[0015] As an alternative to an aerosol generating device, the main body is provided with a limiting part, and the triggering member presses against the limiting part to keep the elastic member under preload.

[0016] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the cover is provided with a first latching part, and the trigger is provided with a second latching part. The second latching part is provided with an inclined surface. When the cover is switched from the first state to the second state, the first latching part can squeeze the inclined surface to make the trigger squeeze the elastic member.

[0017] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the surface of the first snap-fit ​​portion that slides in contact with the inclined surface is an outwardly convex arc-shaped surface.

[0018] As an alternative solution for an aerosol generating device, a second guide groove is provided on the main body, and the aerosol generating device further includes a sliding member that slides in the second guide groove. The sliding member is connected to the trigger member, and the sliding member is used to drive the trigger member to slide on the main body.

[0019] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the outward-facing surface of the sliding member is provided with an anti-slip structure.

[0020] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the outward-facing surface of the sliding member is provided with an undulating anti-slip texture.

[0021] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the sliding member is provided with a limiting groove, the limiting groove including two limiting walls spaced apart along the sliding direction of the sliding member, and the trigger member is clamped between the two limiting walls.

[0022] Beneficial effects:

[0023] In this invention, when the cover needs to be switched from the first state to the second state (i.e., closed), the user can directly press the cover to engage with the trigger. During this engagement, the cover first compresses the elastic element, causing the trigger to retract a certain distance. After reaching its limit position, the elastic element drives the trigger to reset, ensuring the cover and trigger are locked together. The body and cover maintain a stable connection. The elastic force provided by the elastic element prevents the cover from opening unnecessarily or accidentally, ensuring the cover is stably positioned on the body. When the user needs to switch the cover from the second state to the first state, the user can manually push the trigger. This compresses the elastic element, causing the trigger to retract or retract a certain distance. After reaching its limit position, the elastic element releases, resetting the trigger. In this application, a stable connection between the cover and body is achieved simply by using a trigger and an elastic element. Compared to the magnetic and torsion spring structures used in existing technologies, this effectively avoids the user applying excessive external force to open the cover, improving the user experience. Meanwhile, this invention further solves the problem of accelerated failure of the locking structure due to strong external force, thus extending the service life of the device. Additionally, this application also reduces the risk of accidental opening of the cover due to user mis-touching of the trigger, improving the effectiveness of cover operation. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device for the cover in the first state provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the aerosol generation device for the cover in the second state.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device with a hidden part structure provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion at point A;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the aerosol generating device of the cover in the second state provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sliding member and the trigger member in cooperation according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the sliding component provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] In the picture:

[0032] 1. Body; 11. Mounting position; 12. Guide rail; 13. Limiting part; 14. Second guide groove;

[0033] 2. Cover body; 21. First snap-fit ​​part; 211. Curved surface;

[0034] 3. Trigger element; 31. First guide groove; 32. Mounting groove; 33. Second snap-fit ​​part; 331. Inclined surface;

[0035] 4. Elastic components;

[0036] 5. Sliding parts; 51. Anti-slip texture; 52. Limiting groove; 521. Limiting wall. Detailed Implementation

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] Please see the appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 4 This embodiment relates to an aerosol generating device (hereinafter referred to as the "device"), which includes a body 1, a cover 2, a trigger 3, and an elastic element 4. The body 1 has a mounting position 11; the cover 2 is connected to the body 1 and has a first state with the mounting position 11 open and a second state with the mounting position 11 covered; the trigger 3 is slidably connected to the body 1; the two ends of the elastic element 4 are respectively connected to the trigger 3 and the body 1; when the cover 2 switches from the first state to the second state, the cover 2 presses the trigger 3, the trigger 3 presses the elastic element 4, and the elastic element 4 drives the trigger 3 to reset so that the cover 2 and the trigger 3 are engaged; when the cover 2 switches from the second state to the first state, sliding the trigger 3 releases the engagement between the cover 2 and the trigger 3, at which time the elastic element 4 is configured to reset the trigger 3.

[0042] Specifically, the main body 1 includes a shell and functional components or parts disposed inside the shell. A mounting position 11 is provided on the main body 1, which allows for the assembly of internal functional components or parts. For example, aerosol generating products, power supplies, control circuit boards, and gas guiding components can all be disposed within the mounting position 11. A cover 2 is connected to the main body 1. The cover 2 can be rotatably connected to the main body 1 or slidably connected to the main body 1, to respectively achieve a first state where the cover 2 opens the mounting position 11 and a second state where it covers the mounting position 11. When the cover 2 is in the first state, the internal functional components or parts can be smoothly assembled into the mounting position 11. After assembly, the cover 2 is placed in the second state, thereby ensuring the airtightness of the entire device and protecting the internal functional components or parts.

[0043] The trigger 3 is designed to facilitate user operation. For this device, the user can directly push the main body 1 to slide by hand. Specifically, taking the rotational connection between the cover 2 and the main body 1 as an example, the state switching process of the cover 2 relative to the main body 1 is explained.

[0044] When it is necessary to switch the cover 2 from the first state to the second state, i.e., to close the cover 2, the user can directly press the cover 2, thereby making the cover 2 and the trigger 3 engage. During the engagement process, the cover 2 first squeezes the trigger 3, causing the trigger 3 to retract a certain distance, thereby compressing the elastic element 4. After passing the limit position, the elastic element 4 drives the trigger 3 to reset, so that the cover 2 and the trigger 3 are engaged. The body 1 and the cover 2 maintain a stable connection. The elastic force provided by the elastic element 4 prevents the cover 2 from rotating in the opposite direction due to free movement or human error, ensuring that the cover 2 is stably placed on the body 1. When the user needs to switch the cover 2 from the second state to the first state, the user can manually push the trigger 3. At this time, the cover 2 and the trigger 3 are disengaged, and the elastic element 4 is compressed. After passing the limit position, the elastic element 4 releases through the elastic part, causing the trigger 3 to reset.

[0045] In this embodiment, a stable engagement between the cover 2 and the body 1 can be achieved simply by setting the trigger 3 and the elastic element 4. Compared to the magnetic and torsion spring structures used in the prior art, this effectively avoids the user applying excessive external force to open the cover 2, improving the user experience. Simultaneously, it further solves the problem of accelerated locking structure failure due to strong external force, extending the device's lifespan. Furthermore, this embodiment also requires the user to apply a certain force to push the trigger 3, which to some extent prevents children from accidentally opening the cover 2 due to accidental contact with the trigger 3, improving the effectiveness of cover 2 operation.

[0046] Optionally, one of the body 1 and the trigger 3 is provided with a first guide groove 31, and the other is provided with a guide rail 12 extending along the sliding direction of the trigger 3, with the guide rail 12 and the first guide groove 31 slidingly engaged.

[0047] In this embodiment, the trigger 3 is provided with a first guide groove 31. The inner wall of the first guide groove 31 is an arc surface, which can be a partially circular surface or a partially elliptical surface. Correspondingly, the body 1 is also provided with a guide rail 12 extending along the sliding direction of the trigger 3. The outer surface of the guide rail 12 is also an arc surface, which can be a partially circular surface or a partially elliptical surface adapted to the shape of the first guide groove 31.

[0048] The sliding fit between the guide rail 12 and the first guide groove 31 provides a stable sliding limit and guiding function for the trigger 3. The sliding fit structure between the trigger 3 and the body 1 is simple. The guide rail 12 and the first guide groove 31 can be directly formed on the body 1 and the trigger 3, avoiding the introduction of other structural components, thereby ensuring the compactness of the overall structure.

[0049] It should be noted that, without considering cost constraints, other sliding fit structures can also be used to achieve a sliding fit between the trigger 3 and the body 1.

[0050] Optionally, the trigger 3 is provided with a mounting groove 32, and part of the structure of the elastic member 4 is placed in the mounting groove 32. One end of the elastic member 4 abuts against the bottom wall of the mounting groove 32, and the other end of the elastic member 4 abuts against the body 1.

[0051] In this embodiment, the elastic element 4 is a common spring, and a cylindrical mounting groove 32 is provided on the trigger element 3. One end of the spring is inserted into the mounting groove 32, and the other end abuts against the corresponding boss or baffle structure of the body 1.

[0052] In this embodiment, the mounting groove 32 ensures that the elastic element 4 provides a certain axial support when it deforms, ensuring that the direction of deformation of the elastic element 4 is always along the axial direction, thereby improving the axial stability of the elastic element 4.

[0053] Please refer to the appendix for further details. Figure 5 Optionally, the main body 1 is provided with a limiting part 13, and the trigger 3 presses against the limiting part 13 to keep the elastic member 4 under preload.

[0054] Specifically, a limiting part 13 is also provided on the main body 1. When the elastic element 4 resets the trigger element 3, it should be able to maintain a certain amount of compression, so that the elastic element 4 maintains a certain preload.

[0055] By rationally designing the position of the limiting part 13, it can be ensured that when the trigger 3 is reset, the elastic part 4 can maintain a certain amount of compression, so that the trigger 3 and the limiting part 13 are always pressed together, preventing the trigger 3 from moving along the sliding direction or being accidentally touched by a person, thus improving reliability.

[0056] In this embodiment, the limiting part 13 can be a protrusion structure integrally formed on the body 1, or it can be a block-like structure set or connected to the body 1. This embodiment does not limit the specific structure of the limiting part 13 or the specific connection relationship between the limiting part 13 and the body 1. It is only necessary to ensure that it can abut against the trigger 3 at an appropriate position on the body 1, so that the elastic member 4 generates a certain amount of compression.

[0057] Please see the appendix Figure 4 and attached Figure 5 Optionally, the cover 2 is provided with a first latching part 21, and the trigger 3 is provided with a second latching part 33. The second latching part 33 is provided with an inclined surface 331. When the cover 2 switches from the first state to the second state, the first latching part 21 can squeeze the inclined surface 331 to make the trigger 3 squeeze the elastic member 4.

[0058] Specifically, the cover 2 is a plate-shaped piece. One edge of the cover 2 can be rotatably connected to the body 1, and a first locking part 21 can be provided on the other edge. The first locking part 21 is a locking plate, and a locking groove is provided on one side of the locking plate. The trigger 3 is provided with a second locking part 33, which is a hook-shaped hook. At the same time, an inclined surface 331 is provided on the second locking part 33. When the cover 2 is closed, the locking plate can gradually slide and squeeze on the inclined surface 331, thereby causing the trigger 3 to retract a certain distance and compress the elastic member 4.

[0059] In this embodiment, the sliding and pressing engagement of the inclined surfaces 331 of the first locking part 21 and the second locking part 33 can create a gradual pressing process on the elastic member 4, thereby enhancing the user's hand's perception of force and improving the user experience.

[0060] Furthermore, the sliding contact surface between the first snap-fit ​​portion 21 and the inclined surface 331 is an outwardly convex arc-shaped surface 211.

[0061] Specifically, the first latching part 21 is a rectangular latching plate, with rounded corners machined on one side of the right-angled structure, and the rounded corners are used to press the inclined surface 331 of the second latching part 33. Of course, in other embodiments, the arc surface 211 can also be other types of convex curved surfaces.

[0062] In this embodiment, the sliding and pressing fit between the arc-shaped surface 211 and the inclined surface 331 can ensure the smoothness of the pressing fit, avoid any jerking sensation, and ensure the user's feel when turning the lever.

[0063] Please refer to the appendix for further details. Figure 2 Appendix Figure 6 and attached Figure 7 Optionally, a second guide groove 14 is provided on the main body 1. The device also includes a sliding member 5 that slides in the second guide groove 14. The sliding member 5 is connected to the trigger member 3 and is used to drive the trigger member 3 to slide on the main body 1.

[0064] Specifically, a long, narrow second guide groove 14 is provided on the outer shell of the main body 1, and a guide boss is provided on the slider 5. The guide boss can slide inside the second guide groove 14. The slider 5 is an operating component directly facing the user. The user can directly push the guide boss by hand to drive the entire slider 5 to slide. The slider 5 can be directly integrally formed with the trigger 3. Of course, the two can also adopt a separate structure and be connected by snap-fit ​​or screw connection.

[0065] In one implementation of this embodiment, the outward-facing surface of the slider 5 is provided with an anti-slip structure.

[0066] Specifically, the guide boss of the slider 5 has an anti-slip structure on its outward-facing surface. The anti-slip structure can be an anti-slip pad, which is directly bonded to or embedded in the surface of the slider 5. This provides sufficient friction to overcome the effect of the elastic element 4 when the user pushes the slider 5 by hand.

[0067] In another implementation of this embodiment, the outward-facing surface of the slider 5 is provided with anti-slip texture 51 in an undulating pattern.

[0068] Specifically, the anti-slip texture 51 can be a wavy structure formed by multiple bumps and depressions, or it can be other undulating structures. This provides sufficient friction to overcome the effect of the elastic element 4 when the user pushes the slider 5 by hand.

[0069] Furthermore, the slider 5 is provided with a limiting groove 52, which includes two limiting walls 521 spaced apart along the sliding direction of the slider 5, and the trigger 3 is sandwiched between the two limiting walls 521.

[0070] In this embodiment, two opposing limiting walls 521 on the slider 5 form a U-shaped limiting groove 52, and the trigger 3 is sandwiched between the two limiting walls 521. The trigger 3 can be directly connected to the slider 5 with an interference fit, so that the two limiting walls 521 clamp the trigger 3.

[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, characterized in that, include: The main body (1) is provided with a mounting position (11); The cover (2) is connected to the body (1) and has a first state in which the mounting position (11) is open and a second state in which the mounting position (11) is covered. The trigger element (3) is slidably connected to the body (1); An elastic element (4) is provided, with its two ends connected to the trigger element (3) and the body (1), respectively. When the cover (2) switches from the first state to the second state, the cover (2) presses the trigger (3), the trigger (3) presses the elastic member (4), and the elastic member (4) drives the trigger (3) to reset so that the cover (2) and the trigger (3) are engaged; when the cover (2) switches from the second state to the first state, sliding the trigger (3) can release the cover (2) from the trigger (3), at which time the elastic member (4) is configured to reset the trigger (3).

2. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the body (1) and the trigger (3) is provided with a first guide groove (31), and the other is provided with a guide rail (12) extending along the sliding direction of the trigger (3). The guide rail (12) and the first guide groove (31) are slidably engaged.

3. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The trigger (3) is provided with a mounting groove (32), and part of the structure of the elastic member (4) is placed in the mounting groove (32). One end of the elastic member (4) abuts against the bottom wall of the mounting groove (32), and the other end of the elastic member (4) abuts against the body (1).

4. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (1) is provided with a limiting part (13), and the trigger (3) presses against the limiting part (13) to keep the elastic member (4) under preload.

5. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover (2) is provided with a first latching part (21), and the trigger (3) is provided with a second latching part (33). The second latching part (33) is provided with an inclined surface (331). When the cover (2) switches from the first state to the second state, the first latching part (21) can squeeze the inclined surface (331) to make the trigger (3) squeeze the elastic member (4).

6. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The surface of the first snap-fit ​​part (21) that slides in contact with the inclined surface (331) is an outwardly convex arc-shaped surface (211).

7. The aerosol generating apparatus according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The main body (1) is provided with a second guide groove (14), and the aerosol generating device further includes a sliding member (5) that slides in the second guide groove (14). The sliding member (5) is connected to the trigger member (3), and the sliding member (5) is used to drive the trigger member (3) to slide on the main body (1).

8. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The outward-facing surface of the sliding member (5) is provided with an anti-slip structure.

9. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The outward-facing surface of the slider (5) is provided with an undulating anti-slip texture (51).

10. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sliding member (5) is provided with a limiting groove (52), the limiting groove (52) includes two limiting walls (521) spaced apart along the sliding direction of the sliding member (5), and the trigger member (3) is sandwiched between the two limiting walls (521).

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