Key structure and aerosol generating device

Abstract

The utility model provides a key structure and an aerosol generating device, and the key structure comprises a housing which is provided with a key hole, and the inner side of the housing is provided with an accommodating groove; the key main body comprises a key part, a clamping part and an elastic arm connected between the key part and the clamping part; wherein the key part is accommodated in the key hole and is movably connected with the shell, the clamping part is clamped in the accommodating groove so as to keep the key part in the key hole, and the key part can receive pressing operation of a user so as to move in the key hole. And the elastic arm provides deformation force to reset the key part. By optimizing the key structure design, the key assembly which is more stable and convenient and occupies a smaller space is realized, and the reset performance of the key is enhanced at the same time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of aerosol generating devices, and particularly to a button structure and an aerosol generating device. Background Technology

[0002] In existing aerosol generating devices, the button structure mostly adopts a snap-fit ​​design. This design has many disadvantages. The snap-fit ​​part needs to be pressed tightly during assembly, which is a cumbersome process and can easily lead to damage to the parts. At the same time, the deformation and position of the snap-fit ​​part need to be precisely controlled, which requires high assembly technology. It also occupies a lot of space, which is not conducive to the compact layout of the device. Moreover, the reset performance needs to be improved, which affects the service life of the button. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the above issues, this application proposes a novel button structure that reduces assembly difficulty and achieves a compact structural layout for the device.

[0004] This application provides a button structure, including: a housing having a button hole and a receiving groove on its inner side; and a button body including a button portion, a snap-fit ​​portion, and an elastic arm connecting the button portion and the snap-fit ​​portion; wherein the button portion is housed in the button hole and movably connected to the housing, the snap-fit ​​portion snaps into the receiving groove to hold the button portion in the button hole, the button portion is capable of accepting user pressing operation to move within the button hole, and the elastic arm provides deformation force to reset the button portion.

[0005] As one embodiment, a push-button switch is provided inside the housing, the position of the push-button switch corresponds to the button hole, and the button part can move relative to the push-button switch.

[0006] As one embodiment, a circuit board is provided inside the housing, and the push-button switch is disposed on the circuit board.

[0007] As one embodiment, the snap-fit ​​part is provided with a snap-fit ​​bone, and the receiving groove is provided with a recess that matches the snap-fit ​​bone.

[0008] As one embodiment, the button portion has a raised structure on the side near the button switch.

[0009] As one embodiment, the housing has an installation window adapted to the button body on the other side opposite to the button hole.

[0010] As one embodiment, the mounting window and the receiving slot are offset longitudinally in the housing, and the orientation of the receiving slot is perpendicular to the opening direction of the mounting window. The button body can be inserted into the housing from the mounting window and inserted into the receiving slot perpendicularly or obliquely to the opening direction of the mounting window.

[0011] As one embodiment, the inner wall of the receiving groove is provided with at least one downwardly protruding positioning guide rail, and the snap-fit ​​part is provided with a guide boss corresponding to the positioning guide rail. When the snap-fit ​​part is inserted into the receiving groove, the guide boss and the positioning guide rail cooperate with each other.

[0012] As one embodiment, the button part, the elastic arm, and the snap-fit ​​part are integrally formed.

[0013] The button structure provided in this application is designed by integrally molding the button part, the elastic arm and the snap-fit ​​part, and the receiving groove is provided on the inner side of the housing for snapping the snap-fit ​​part, which reduces the assembly difficulty and realizes the compact structural layout of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0014] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of an aerosol generating apparatus provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of 'a' in the middle;

[0017] Figure 3 This is an overall view of the housing and button body according to one embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 4 This is an overall view of the button body according to one embodiment of this application;

[0019] In the picture:

[0020] 100. Aerosol generating device;

[0021] 10-button structure;

[0022] 1. Housing; 11. Button hole; 12. Receiving slot; 12. Positioning guide rail; 13. Mounting window;

[0023] 2. Button body; 21. Button part; 22. Snap-fit ​​part; 221. Snap-fit ​​bone; 222. Guide boss; 23. Elastic arm;

[0024] 3. Circuit board; 31. Push button switch;

[0025] 4. Atomizer;

[0026] 5. Battery;

[0027] 6. Outer shell. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0029] The terms "first," "second," and "third" used in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying the quantity or order of the indicated technical features relative to their importance. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship or movement of the components in a specific orientation (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific orientation changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0030] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0031] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be intervening elements. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or there may be one or more intervening elements. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementations.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, this application provides an aerosol generating device 100, which can be used to atomize an aerosol generating matrix to generate aerosols. This application provides an embodiment of the aerosol generating device 100 with a novel button structure 10, as follows... Figures 1-4 As shown, the aerosol generating device 100 includes a housing 1, a button body 2, a circuit board 3, an atomizer 4, a battery 5, and a casing 6. The housing 1 has a button hole 11, which provides precise positioning for the button part 21, ensuring that the button part 21 does not shift within the housing 1. It also guides the movement of the button part 21, ensuring that it moves smoothly along a predetermined path during pressing and resetting. The button body 2 includes the button part 21, a locking part 22, and an elastic arm 23 connecting the button part 21 and the locking part 22. These three components work together to realize the pressing, resetting, and fixing functions of the button body 2, ensuring that the button structure 10 maintains good performance and user experience even after multiple uses.

[0033] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the button part 21 is housed in the button hole 11 and is movably connected to the housing 1. The button part 21 is the part that the user directly contacts and presses, and is used to receive the user's input commands. The user can control the opening and closing of the button switch 31 by pressing the button part 21. The movable connection design between the button part 21 and the housing 1 enables the button structure 10 to flexibly respond to the user's pressing, providing the user with a good tactile feel and feedback.

[0034] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the snap-fit ​​part 22 snaps into the receiving groove 12 to hold the button part 21 in the button hole 11, providing stable support and fixation for the button body 2 and preventing the button part 21 from falling off or shifting during the pressing process.

[0035] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the elastic arm 23 provides a deformation force to reset the button part 21. The reset force provided by the elastic arm 23 ensures that the button part 21 can automatically return to its original position after the user releases it, thereby improving the reusability of the button structure 10.

[0036] In one embodiment of this application, the aerosol generating matrix comprises a liquid of at least one aerosol forming material, such as glycerol. In some alternative examples, the aerosol generating matrix may include tobacco extract, areca nut extract, or other plant extracts, and may also include synthetic alkaloids or pharmaceutical ingredients. For example, the aerosol forming material may include a combination of nicotine salts, glycerol, propylene glycol, and cooling or flavoring agents. It has been found that aerosol forming materials improve the sensory properties of the aerosol generating matrix by facilitating the transfer of compounds (e.g., flavor compounds) from the aerosol generating material to the consumer.

[0037] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, a push-button switch 31 is provided inside the housing 1. The position of the push-button switch 31 corresponds to the button hole 11. The corresponding arrangement of the push-button switch 31 and the button hole 11 ensures the accuracy of the operation of the button structure 10 and the reliability of the signal transmission. The button part 21 can move relative to the push-button switch 31, realizing the triggering and transmission of the signal of the button structure 10, and ensuring the realization of the function of the button structure 10.

[0038] As an example, such as Figure 1 As shown, a circuit board 3 is provided inside the housing 1, and a push-button switch 31 is mounted on the circuit board 3. The circuit board 3 facilitates the fixing of the push-button switch 31 and the circuit connection, thereby improving the integration of the device and production efficiency.

[0039] As an example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the latching part 22 is provided with a latch bone 221, and the receiving groove 12 has a recess that matches the latch bone 221. The latch bone 221 and the recess are precisely designed with corresponding size, shape and depth to ensure that the two can fit tightly. This design enhances the stability and firmness of the latching part 22 and improves the overall strength of the button structure 10.

[0040] As an example, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the button body 2 is made of PC+ABS material. PC+ABS material has good strength, toughness and wear resistance, which ensures the durability and service life of the button body 2.

[0041] As an example, the button part 21 has a raised structure on the side near the button switch 31. The raised structure can accurately press the button switch 31, improving the accuracy and reliability of the switch action. This design also reduces misoperation caused by the sliding or offset of the button part 21, ensuring that the user can effectively trigger the switch every time they press it.

[0042] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 3As shown, the housing 1 has an installation window 13 on the other side of the button hole 11 that is adapted to the button body 2, so that the button body 2 can be easily inserted or removed through the installation window 13. The installation window 13 provides an unobstructed passage to the installation position of the button body 2, avoiding the trouble of bypassing or removing other parts during installation or disassembly. This design facilitates the installation and disassembly of the button body 2 and improves the convenience of maintenance and replacement.

[0043] As an example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the mounting window 13 and the receiving groove 12 are offset in the longitudinal direction of the housing 1, and the orientation of the receiving groove 12 is perpendicular to the opening direction of the mounting window 13. The offset and perpendicular design enables the button body 2 to achieve precise positioning and stable engagement during installation, avoiding installation errors. The button body 2 can be inserted into the housing 1 through the mounting window 13 and inserted into the receiving groove 12 perpendicularly or inclined to the opening direction of the mounting window 13. The specific installation method simplifies the installation process and improves assembly efficiency.

[0044] As an example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the inner wall of the receiving groove 12 is provided with at least one downwardly protruding positioning guide rail 122, and the snap-fit ​​part 22 is provided with a guide boss 222 corresponding to the positioning guide rail 122. The cooperative design of the positioning guide rail 122 and the guide boss 222 ensures the accurate positioning of the button body 2 during the installation process, avoids the tediousness of manual adjustment, and improves the installation efficiency. When the snap-fit ​​part 22 is inserted into the receiving groove 12, the guide boss 222 and the positioning guide rail 122 cooperate with each other to achieve accurate positioning and stable snap-fit. This stable snap-fit ​​structure effectively prevents the button body 2 from loosening or falling off during use, and improves the reliability of the product and the user experience.

[0045] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the button part 21, the elastic arm 23 and the snap-fit ​​part 22 are integrally formed. This design not only eliminates the potential weaknesses at the connection of multiple parts and enhances the overall strength and durability of the button body 2, but also reduces errors in the assembly process and improves the consistency of product quality.

[0046] It should be noted that the preferred embodiments of this application are given in the specification and accompanying drawings, but are not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A button structure, characterized in that, include: The housing has a button hole and a receiving groove on its inner side; A button body, the button body including a button part, a snap-fit ​​part and an elastic arm connecting the button part and the snap-fit ​​part; The button portion is housed within the button hole and is movably connected to the housing. The snap-fit ​​portion snaps into the receiving groove to hold the button portion within the button hole. The button portion is capable of accepting user pressing operations to move within the button hole. The elastic arm provides deformation force to reset the button portion.

2. The button structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A push-button switch is provided inside the housing, and the position of the push-button switch corresponds to the button hole. The button part can move relative to the push-button switch.

3. The button structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, A circuit board is installed inside the housing, and the push-button switch is mounted on the circuit board.

4. The button structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​part is provided with a snap-fit ​​bone, and the receiving groove has a recess that is adapted to the snap-fit ​​bone.

5. The button structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The button section has a raised structure on the side near the button switch.

6. The button structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing has an installation window on the other side of the button hole that is adapted to the button body.

7. The button structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting window and the receiving slot are offset longitudinally from each other in the housing, and the orientation of the receiving slot is perpendicular to the opening direction of the mounting window. The button body can be inserted into the housing from the mounting window and inserted into the receiving slot perpendicularly or obliquely to the opening direction of the mounting window.

8. The button structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner wall of the receiving groove is provided with at least one downward protruding positioning guide rail, and the snap-fit ​​part is provided with a guide boss corresponding to the positioning guide rail. When the snap-fit ​​part is inserted into the receiving groove, the guide boss and the positioning guide rail cooperate with each other.

9. The button structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The button part, the elastic arm, and the snap-fit ​​part are integrally formed.

10. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that, It includes a housing, an atomizer housed within the housing, a battery, and a button structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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