Atomizing medium transportation assembly and device and aerosol generation system

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides an atomizing medium transportation assembly and device and an aerosol generation system. The atomizing medium transportation assembly comprises a plurality of storage pieces and connecting pieces. The storage piece is provided with a storage cavity, and the aerosol generating product is placed in the storage cavity. The storage pieces and the connecting pieces are arranged at intervals, the multiple storage pieces and the multiple connecting pieces are connected into a ring, and the rigidity of at least one connecting piece is smaller than that of the storage piece connected with the connecting piece. According to the atomizing medium transportation assembly in the embodiment of the invention, the new aerosol generating product can be continuously conveyed to the preset position through the movement of the storage part, and a user does not need to manually and frequently supplement the aerosol generating product; through deformation of the connecting piece, the movement track of the storage piece can be matched with other structures in the aerosol generating device, the space utilization rate can be increased, and the power needed for driving the whole atomization medium conveying assembly to move can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aerosol generation technology, specifically to an atomizing medium transport component, device, and aerosol generation system. Background Technology

[0002] The aerosol generation system includes an aerosol generation product and an aerosol generation device. The aerosol generation product stores an aerosol generation matrix. When the aerosol generation product is placed in the aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device can convert the aerosol generation matrix into aerosols through heating or other means. The aerosols are then discharged from the aerosol generation system for users to inhale.

[0003] In related technologies, once the aerosol generating matrix in each aerosol generating product is depleted, the user needs to manually replace it with a new aerosol generating product, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the embodiments of this application aim to provide an atomizing medium transport component, device, and atomizing system that can reduce the frequency of users manually replacing aerosol generating products.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows:

[0006] This application provides an atomizing medium transport assembly for installation within an aerosol generating device. The atomizing medium transport assembly includes:

[0007] Multiple storage units, each storage unit having a storage cavity for holding aerosol-generated products;

[0008] Multiple connectors are provided, with the storage components and connectors spaced apart from each other. The multiple storage components and multiple connectors are connected in a ring. The stiffness of at least one connector is less than the stiffness of the storage component to which it is connected.

[0009] In some embodiments, the elastic modulus of the material of at least one of the connectors is less than the elastic modulus of the material of the storage member.

[0010] In some embodiments, the material of the connector is one of silicone rubber, fluororubber, and EPDM rubber;

[0011] And / or, the material of the storage component is one of silicone rubber, fluororubber, EPDM rubber, polypropylene, polyamide, polycarbonate, metal, or paper.

[0012] In some embodiments, the connector and the storage unit are an integral structure, and / or the connector and the storage unit are made of the same material, and the wall thickness of the storage unit is greater than the thickness of the connector.

[0013] In some embodiments, a tooth gap is provided between adjacent storage units for gear teeth to insert into.

[0014] In some embodiments, the storage container is filled with aerosol-generating articles.

[0015] This application embodiment also provides an atomizing medium transport assembly for installation within an aerosol generating device, the atomizing medium transport assembly comprising:

[0016] Multiple storage components are provided with storage cavities, the storage cavities being used to hold aerosol-generated products;

[0017] The connector includes multiple connecting ribs and multiple spaced-apart receiving cylinders, the multiple receiving cylinders being arranged in a ring, the connecting ribs connecting adjacent receiving cylinders, and each receiving cylinder having a hollow storage component for holding aerosol-generated products.

[0018] In some embodiments, the stiffness of the storage element is greater than or equal to the stiffness of the receiving cylinder.

[0019] This application also provides an aerosol generation system, which includes an aerosol generation device, an aerosol generation product, and any of the atomizing medium transport components described in the foregoing embodiments. The aerosol generation product is disposed within the storage container, and the atomizing medium transport component can cooperate with the aerosol generation device to drive the movement of the storage container.

[0020] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device includes a drive wheel with a plurality of teeth arranged circumferentially around the drive wheel, and a tooth gap is provided between adjacent storage units, the teeth engaging with the tooth gap.

[0021] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating article has an axially penetrating air passage, and / or the aerosol generating article is at least partially wrapped with aluminum foil.

[0022] This application also provides an atomizing medium transport device, which includes an aerosol generating product, a container, and any of the atomizing medium transport components described in the foregoing embodiments. The aerosol generating product is disposed within the storage container, the container has a receiving space and an installation channel, the atomizing medium transport component is disposed within the receiving space, and the installation channel connects the receiving space with the outside of the container to allow the aerosol generating product to exit the container.

[0023] The atomizing medium transport assembly in this embodiment enables multiple aerosol-generating products to move with different storage units through the driving cooperation between multiple storage units and connectors. This allows new aerosol-generating products to be continuously delivered to the preset position of the aerosol generating device through the movement of the storage units, thus continuously producing aerosol without the need for frequent manual replenishment by the user. The deformation of the connectors allows some of the movement trajectories of the storage units to be non-linear, which helps to adapt the movement trajectory of the storage units to other structures within the aerosol generating device, improving operational reliability. It also allows the movement trajectory of the storage units to bend and extend, improving space utilization. At the same time, it helps to reduce the power required to drive the overall movement of the atomizing medium transport assembly, thereby reducing energy consumption and improving transmission efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the atomizing medium transport component and the aerosol generating article from a first perspective in the first embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the Chinese embodiment from a second perspective;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of position A in the diagram;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the Chinese embodiment from a third-person perspective;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the atomizing medium transport component and the aerosol generating article in the second embodiment of this application from a fourth perspective;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of position B in the diagram;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an aerosol generation system in one embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the CC position in the middle;

[0032] Figure 9 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the DD position in the middle;

[0033] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of an atomizing medium transport device in one embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 11This is a schematic diagram of an aerosol-generated article in one embodiment of this application.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0036] 10. Atomizing medium transport assembly; 10a. Gap; 11. Storage component; 11a. Storage cavity; 12. Connector; 121. Connecting rib; 122. Receiving cylinder; 122a. Fixing cavity; 20. Aerosol generating product; 20a. Air passage; 21. Aluminum foil; 30. Aerosol generating device; 30a. Storage space; 31. Heating assembly; 31a. Heating cavity; 32. Supply drive assembly; 321. Product drive component; 40. Conveying drive assembly; 41. Conveying driver; 42. Drive wheel; 421. Gear; 50. Atomizing medium transport device; 51. Receiving box; 51a. Receiving space; 51b. Mounting through slot. Detailed Implementation

[0037] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and technical features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other, and the detailed descriptions in the specific implementation should be understood as explanations of the purpose of this application and should not be regarded as undue limitations on this application.

[0038] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit this application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and the foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0039] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0040] 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.

[0041] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0042] In the description of the embodiments of this application, for ease of explanation, as shown in the accompanying drawings, the direction of arrow X is taken as the straight line direction of the "first direction".

[0043] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" 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 the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the technical term "contact" should be interpreted broadly, and can be direct contact, contact through an intermediate medium layer, contact between two contacting parties with substantially no interaction force, or contact between two contacting parties with interaction force.

[0045] This application provides an atomizing medium transport component 10, see below. Figure 1 and Figure 5 The atomizing medium transport assembly 10, which is installed within the aerosol generating device 30, includes a storage component 11 and a connector 12. The storage cavity 11a of the storage component 11 can hold the aerosol-generated product 20. The connector 12 can be bent to adjust the position of the storage component 11 so that the storage component 11 moves along a predetermined route. In addition, the atomizing medium transport assembly 10 can be replaced as a consumable.

[0046] This application also provides an aerosol generation system, see below. Figure 7 and Figure 8 The aerosol generation system includes an aerosol generation device 30, an aerosol generation product 20, and an atomizing medium transport component 10 in any of the embodiments of this application. The aerosol generation product 20 is disposed in the storage component 11, and the atomizing medium transport component 10 can cooperate with the aerosol generation device 30 to drive the storage component 11 to move.

[0047] Thus, by driving the movement of the storage unit 11 through the aerosol generating device 30, new aerosol generating products 20 can be continuously transported to a predetermined position so that the aerosol generating device 30 can convert the aerosol generating matrix in the new aerosol generating products 20 into aerosols. This helps to reduce the time interval for replenishing the aerosol generating products 20 and improves the user's convenience and comfort.

[0048] This application embodiment also provides an atomizing medium transport device 50, see reference. Figure 10 The atomizing medium transport device 50 includes an aerosol generating product 20, a receiving box 51, and any of the atomizing medium transport components 10 in the aforementioned embodiments. The aerosol generating product 20 is disposed in the storage component 11. The receiving box 51 is provided with a receiving space 51a and an installation channel 51b. The atomizing medium transport component 10 is disposed in the receiving space 51a. The installation channel 51b connects the receiving space 51a with the outside of the receiving box 51 so that the aerosol generating product 20 can be removed from the receiving box 51.

[0049] Thus, the atomizing medium transport device 50 can store the aerosol generating product 20 separately, and when needed, the atomizing medium transport device 50 can be inserted into the aerosol generating device 30 to replenish the new aerosol generating product 20. That is, the atomizing medium transport device 50 can be replaced as a consumable.

[0050] With the atomizing medium transport device 50 loaded into the aerosol generating device 30, the aerosol generating product 20 can leave the receiving box 51 through the installation channel 51b under the action of external force and enter the heating component of the aerosol generating device 30 for heating to generate aerosol.

[0051] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 3 The atomizing medium transport assembly 10 in this embodiment includes a plurality of storage components 11 and a plurality of connecting components 12.

[0052] The storage component 11 is provided with a storage cavity 11a, which is used to place the aerosol-generated product 20.

[0053] Storage components 11 and connectors 12 are arranged at intervals and connected in a ring. At least one connector 12 has a stiffness less than or equal to the stiffness of the storage component 11 to which it is connected.

[0054] Understandably, the atomizing medium transport assembly 10 can carry multiple aerosol generating products 20.

[0055] The aerosol-generating product 20 can move along with the storage unit 11.

[0056] The inner wall of the storage cavity 11a limits the movement of the aerosol-generating article 20, allowing the aerosol-generating article 20 to move with the storage component 11.

[0057] It is understood that the storage chamber 11a is open at both ends, and the aerosol generating product 20 can enter or leave the storage chamber 11a through the open position of the storage chamber 11a, so that the aerosol generating product 20 can enter the aerosol generating device 30 or replenish the storage chamber 11a with new aerosol generating product 20.

[0058] Storage units 11 and connectors 12 are arranged alternately, that is, each storage unit 11 is connected to two adjacent connectors 12, and each connector 12 is connected to two adjacent storage units 11. The storage units 11 and connectors 12 together form a ring structure. In some embodiments, the storage units 11 and connectors 12 together form an elliptical structure, which is beneficial for saving space and also for loading more aerosol-generating articles 20.

[0059] A force transmission path is formed between the storage unit 11 and the connector 12, enabling the force to be transmitted between the various storage units 11, thereby causing the atomizing medium assembly to move as a whole. After the connector 12 itself or a storage unit 11 that is driven and cooperates with the connector 12 moves under the influence of an external force, it can transmit the force to other storage units 11 and drive these storage units 11 to move.

[0060] Stiffness refers to an object's ability to resist elastic deformation when subjected to force.

[0061] Under the influence of the same magnitude of force, the connector 12 can undergo elastic deformation before or simultaneously with the storage component 11.

[0062] The elastic deformation of the connector 12 adjusts the relative positions of the storage units 11 it drives and engages with. This allows for adjustment of the current direction of movement between the two storage units 11 driven and engaged by the connector 12, ensuring that the movement trajectory of some storage units 11 is not a straight line, but rather that at least part of the trajectory is curved. This has two advantages: firstly, it allows for the arrangement of more storage units 11 within a limited space, enabling the placement of more aerosol-generating articles 20; secondly, by altering the extension of the movement trajectory, it facilitates the selection of suitable movement trajectories for the storage units 11 within the limited space, reducing interference with other components of the aerosol generating device 30, and also allows for the selection of routes with lower friction, thus reducing the power required to drive the storage units 11.

[0063] The connector 12 is directly connected to the storage unit 11 so that the force can be directly transmitted between the connector 12 and the storage unit 11, which helps to simplify the structure of the atomizing medium transport assembly 10.

[0064] In this embodiment, the atomizing medium transport component 10, through the driving cooperation between multiple storage components 11 and connecting components 12, enables multiple aerosol generating products 20 to move with different storage components 11. This allows new aerosol generating products 20 to be continuously delivered to a preset position in the aerosol generating device 30 by the movement of the storage components 11, thus continuously producing aerosol without the need for frequent manual replenishment of the aerosol generating products 20 by the user. The deformation of the connecting components 12 allows some of the movement trajectories of the storage components 11 to be non-linear, which helps to adapt the movement trajectory of the storage components 11 to other structures within the aerosol generating device 30, improving operational reliability. It also allows the movement trajectory of the storage components 11 to bend and extend, improving space utilization. At the same time, it helps to reduce the power required to drive the overall movement of the atomizing medium transport component 10, thereby reducing energy consumption and improving transmission efficiency.

[0065] In other embodiments, see Figure 5 and Figure 6 The atomizing medium transport assembly 10 includes a connector 12 and multiple storage units 11.

[0066] The storage component 11 is provided with a storage cavity 11a, which is used to place the aerosol-generated product 20.

[0067] The connector 12 includes multiple connecting ribs 121 and multiple spaced-apart receiving cylinders 122. The multiple receiving cylinders 122 are arranged in a ring. The connecting ribs 121 connect adjacent receiving cylinders 122. A hollow storage component 11 is provided inside the receiving cylinder 122. The storage component 11 is used to place the aerosol generating product 20.

[0068] In other words, multiple storage units 11 are placed on a connector 12.

[0069] The deformation of the connecting rib 121 causes a change in the relative position between the two receiving cylinders 122 connected by the connecting rib 121, thereby changing the relative position of the storage components 11 corresponding to the two receiving cylinders 122.

[0070] By deforming the connecting rib 121, the movement trajectory of the storage component 11 can be non-linear. This facilitates the adaptation of the storage component 11's movement trajectory to other structures within the aerosol generating device 30. It also allows the movement trajectory of the storage component 11 to bend and extend, improving space utilization. Simultaneously, it reduces the power required to drive the overall movement of the atomizing medium transport assembly 10, thus reducing energy consumption and improving transmission efficiency. Furthermore, it allows for traction between the storage component 11 and the connecting component 12 without any direct connection, simplifying the transmission method between them and facilitating disassembly and replacement, thereby extending the service life of the atomizing medium transport assembly 10.

[0071] The stiffness of at least one connecting rib 121 is less than or equal to the stiffness of the storage component 11 it mates with.

[0072] It is understood that the container 122 is provided with a fixed cavity 122a, which is open on at least one side along the axial direction, so as to place the aerosol generating article 20 into the fixed cavity 122a.

[0073] In some embodiments, each connecting rib 121 and each receiving cylinder 122 are integral structures.

[0074] In this way, the entire connector 12 is integrally formed, which helps to improve production efficiency.

[0075] In some embodiments, the stiffness of the storage member 11 is greater than or equal to the stiffness of the receiving cylinder 122.

[0076] This allows the container 122 to deform during the movement of the storage unit 11, enabling it to absorb some of the energy from collisions with other objects and reducing the impact of collisions on the aerosol-generated product 20 in the storage unit.

[0077] In some embodiments, the connecting rib 121 is made of the same material as the receiving cylinder 122, which facilitates processing and shaping.

[0078] The specific form of elastic deformation that the connector 12 can produce is not limited; it can be linear expansion and contraction or bending deformation.

[0079] The aerosol generating device 30 may be at least one of the driving storage unit 11 and the connecting member 12 to drive all the storage unit 11 and the connecting member 12 to move.

[0080] The specific method for achieving a stiffness of the connector 12 that is less than that of the storage component 11 is not limited.

[0081] In some embodiments, the connector 12 is hinged to the storage member 11, thereby allowing relative rotation between the two parts of the connector 12, which in turn causes the connector 12 to deform.

[0082] In some embodiments, the elastic modulus of the material of at least one connector 12 is less than the elastic modulus of the material of the storage member 11 to which it is connected.

[0083] The elastic modulus is a physical parameter obtained by dividing the stress on an object under uniaxial stress by the strain in that stress direction. It is a measure of an object's resistance to elastic deformation.

[0084] In this way, under the same force, the connector 12 will undergo elastic deformation before the storage unit 11 it is connected to, so that the distance between the two storage units 11 connected by the connector 12 will change, thereby changing the movement trajectory of the storage unit 11; the deformation of the connector 12 is due to the properties of its own material, which helps to simplify the structural form of the connector 12.

[0085] In some embodiments where a connecting rib 121 is provided, the elastic modulus of the material of at least one connecting rib 121 is less than the elastic modulus of the material of the storage member 11 in the receiving cylinder 122 to which it is connected.

[0086] Thus, the connecting rib 121 undergoes elastic deformation before the storage component 11 to which it is connected, causing a change in the distance between the two receiving cylinders 122 connected to the connecting rib 121.

[0087] In some embodiments, the material of connector 12 is one of silicone rubber, fluororubber, and EPDM rubber.

[0088] Silicone rubber is a type of rubber whose main chain consists of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms, with two organic groups typically attached to each silicon atom. Silicone rubber has good heat resistance, which helps the connector 12 maintain its elasticity even after being heated during the heating process of the aerosol generating device 30 on the aerosol-generated product 20.

[0089] Fluororubber is a synthetic rubber containing fluorine atoms on the carbon atoms of its main chain or side chains. Fluororubber has good corrosion resistance and heat resistance, which helps it maintain the elasticity of connector 12 even after long-term contact with aerosols, allowing connector 12 to deform normally.

[0090] Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber is a terpolymer of ethylene, propylene, and non-conjugated dienes. EPDM rubber has good corrosion resistance and heat resistance, which helps it maintain the elasticity of connector 12 even after long-term contact with aerosols, allowing connector 12 to deform normally.

[0091] Therefore, using one of the above materials for connector 12 helps to extend the service life of connector 12, so that the atomizing medium transport assembly 10 can still transport aerosol generated products 20 normally after long-term use, thus improving the user experience.

[0092] In some embodiments where the connecting rib 121 is provided, the material of the connecting rib 121 is one of silicone rubber, fluororubber, and EPDM rubber.

[0093] In some embodiments where a receiving cylinder 122 is provided, the material of the receiving cylinder 122 is one of silicone rubber, fluororubber, or EPDM rubber.

[0094] In some embodiments, the material of the storage component 11 is one of silicone rubber, fluororubber, EPDM rubber, polypropylene, polyamide, polycarbonate, metal, and paper.

[0095] Polypropylene (PP) is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic with good structural strength and corrosion resistance. The storage component 11, made of polypropylene, can suppress deformation of the storage component 11 itself during the transport of the aerosol-generated product 20, thereby reducing the probability of the aerosol-generated product 20 detaching from the storage component 11 and facilitating the delivery of the aerosol-generated product 20 to the preset location; it can also extend the service life of the storage component 11 under the corrosive effects of aerosols.

[0096] Polyamide (PA), also known as nylon, is a general term for thermoplastic resins containing repeating amide groups —[NHCO]— in their molecular backbone. Polyamide has good heat resistance and wear resistance, which helps reduce the risk of wear caused by contact and friction between the storage component 11 and other components of the aerosol generation system during operation, and helps extend the service life of the storage component 11.

[0097] Polycarbonate (PC) is a high molecular weight polymer containing carbonate groups in its molecular chain. Polycarbonate has certain heat resistance and corrosion resistance, which helps to extend the service life of storage component 11.

[0098] Metal has good mechanical structural strength, which helps to suppress deformation of storage component 11 during use.

[0099] The specific type of metal material used in the storage component 11 is not limited, such as stainless steel, aluminum alloy, etc.

[0100] In some embodiments, the connector 12 and the storage unit 11 are an integral structure.

[0101] In other words, the connector 12 and the storage component 11 are manufactured simultaneously, without the need for additional methods such as bonding or screw connection to fix them together.

[0102] This simplifies the structure of the atomizing medium transport component 10, making it more compact and improving production efficiency.

[0103] The specific manner in which the connector 12 and the storage component 11 form an integrated structure is not limited, such as injection molding, additive manufacturing, etc.

[0104] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 The connecting member 12 and the storage member 11 are made of the same material, but the wall thickness of the storage member 11 is greater than the thickness of the connecting member 12. See also... Figure 3 L1 > L2.

[0105] Thus, since both use the same material, the production and manufacturing costs are reduced; and with the same material, the wall thickness of the storage component 11 is greater than the thickness of the connector 12, which makes the stiffness of the storage component 11 greater than that of the connector 12.

[0106] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 A tooth gap 10a is provided between adjacent storage components 11 for gear teeth to be inserted.

[0107] Thus, the teeth of the gears can exert force on the inner wall of the tooth gap 10a, thereby driving the entire atomizing medium transport assembly 10 to rotate, so that each storage unit 11 can move to a preset position one by one. In some embodiments, the storage unit 11 is filled with an aerosol generating product 20.

[0108] This increases the number of aerosol-generated products 20 that the atomizing medium transport assembly 10 can store, which helps to extend the service life of the atomizing medium transport assembly 10.

[0109] In some embodiments where the receiving cylinder 122 is provided, see [reference]. Figure 6 The tooth gap 10a is located between two adjacent receiving cylinders 122.

[0110] In some embodiments, see Figures 2 to 4 At least a portion of the connector 12 is located on the side of the storage member 11 perpendicular to the opening direction of the storage cavity 11a.

[0111] This helps to reduce the deformation of the connector 12 and the interference of the storage unit 11 it pulls on the aerosol-generated articles 20 entering and exiting the storage cavity 11a in other storage units 11.

[0112] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 6The storage component 11 is cylindrical, which helps to reduce the probability of the storage component 11 being damaged due to stress concentration during traction.

[0113] In some embodiments where the storage component 11 is cylindrical, see [reference]. Figure 1 The storage cavity 11a is open on both sides along the axial direction of the storage component 11.

[0114] This allows the aerosol-generating article 20 to enter and exit the storage chamber 11a from either side, which improves the flexibility of the aerosol-generating article 20's entry and exit methods.

[0115] In some embodiments forming a ring structure, see [reference] Figure 1 and Figure 2 The opening direction of the storage cavity 11a is the same as the direction of the rotation axis of the annular structure, so that the aerosol-generated product 20 can enter and exit the storage cavity 11a.

[0116] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 The storage cavity 11a is open in the first direction, and the connector 12 does not extend beyond the storage cavity 11 in the first direction.

[0117] This helps to reduce the probability of interference between the deformation of the connector 12 and the entry and exit of the aerosol-generated product 20 into and out of the storage cavity 11a.

[0118] The specific method by which the aerosol generating device 30 drives the movement of the atomizing medium transport component 10 is not limited.

[0119] In some embodiments, see Figure 8 The aerosol generating device 30 includes a drive wheel 42, which includes multiple teeth 421. The multiple teeth 421 are arranged circumferentially around the drive wheel 42. A tooth gap 10a is provided between two adjacent storage units 11, and the teeth 421 are engaged in the tooth gap 10a.

[0120] One side of the tooth gap 10a is open, and the tooth 421 can extend into the tooth gap 10a through the open position of the tooth gap 10a and abut against the inner wall of the tooth gap 10a to drive the movement of the atomizing medium transport assembly 10.

[0121] The storage member 11 is driven to move by the teeth 421 abutting against the inner wall of the tooth gap 10a. During the movement of the storage member 11, since the teeth 421 move in a circular motion, at least part of the connecting member 12 bends so that at least part of the storage member 11 can move in a circular motion synchronously.

[0122] The gear transmission between the teeth 421 and the tooth gap 10a improves the motion stability of the atomizing medium transport assembly 10 and reduces the probability of the conveying drive assembly 40 and the atomizing medium transport assembly 10 disengaging from the drive due to vibration and shaking caused by the transmission. Even when the drive wheel 42 stops rotating, the teeth 421 can restrict the movement of the atomizing medium transport assembly 10 through the inner wall of the tooth gap 10a, which helps to maintain the stability of the relative position between the atomizing medium transport assembly 10 and the aerosol generating product 20.

[0123] In some embodiments, the atomizing medium transport assembly 10 and the aerosol generating device 30 are detachably configured so that after all the aerosol generating matrix in the aerosol generating articles 20 in the atomizing medium transport assembly 10 is exhausted, a new atomizing medium transport assembly 10 can be replaced so that the user can continue to use it.

[0124] In some embodiments, see Figure 9 The aerosol generating apparatus 30 includes a supply drive assembly 32 and a heating assembly 31. The heating assembly 31 includes a heating chamber 31a. The supply drive assembly 32 includes a product driver and a product driver 321, which drively cooperate to drive the product driver 321 to extend and retract along a first direction. The aerosol generating apparatus 30 is provided with a storage space 30a for storing the atomizing medium transport assembly 10. The storage space 30a is connected to the heating chamber 31a on a first side along the first direction. At least a portion of the product driver 321 can enter the storage space 30a from a second side along the first direction to apply force to the aerosol-generated product 20 in the storage space 30a so that it enters the heating chamber 31a.

[0125] The heating chamber 31a is used to place the aerosol generating article 20 and to convert the aerosol generating matrix in the aerosol generating article 20 into aerosol.

[0126] The movement of the product drive component 321 can transport the aerosol-generated product 20 in the storage space 30a to the heating chamber 31a, which eliminates the need for users to manually add the aerosol-generated product 20 to the heating chamber 31a, simplifying the operation and improving the user experience. The continuous reciprocating extension and retraction of the product drive component 321 can continuously transport new aerosol-generated products 20 from the storage space 30a to the heating chamber 31a, which is conducive to the continuous production of aerosol by the heating component 31, thereby meeting the user's continuous aerosol extraction needs.

[0127] In some embodiments, see Figure 11 The aerosol generating product 20 is provided with an axially penetrating air passage 20a.

[0128] Axial direction, that is, the direction of extension of the rotation axis of the annular connector 12.

[0129] The airflow can pass through the aerosol generating product 20 in the first direction. On the one hand, this allows the airflow to mix more fully with the aerosol generated by the aerosol generating product 20, improving the user experience. On the other hand, it helps to reduce the obstruction of the airflow by the aerosol generating product 20, which helps to reduce the suction resistance felt by the user during inhalation, thus improving the user experience.

[0130] In some embodiments, see Figure 11 The aerosol-generated product 20 is at least partially wrapped with aluminum foil 21.

[0131] In other words, an aluminum foil 21 is provided on the outer surface of the aerosol generating product 20.

[0132] The excellent thermal conductivity of aluminum foil 21 facilitates the rapid transfer of heat to various locations of the aerosol-generating product 20, thereby improving the aerosol generation efficiency.

[0133] In some embodiments, see Figure 8 and Figure 9 The aerosol generation system also includes a conveying drive assembly 40, an atomizing medium transport assembly 10 located within a storage space 30a, and a drive engagement between the conveying drive assembly 40 and the atomizing medium transport assembly 10 to drive the atomizing medium transport assembly 10 to move at least one aerosol generation article 20 to a position where the article drive 321 can apply force to it.

[0134] Under the action of the conveying drive component 40, the atomizing medium transport component 10 drives the aerosol generating product 20 to move, so that the position of the aerosol generating product 20 in the storage space 30a changes, and the aerosol generating product 20 can move to the preset feeding position in the storage space 30a.

[0135] The preset replenishment position is the position in the storage space 30a where the product driving member 321 can apply force to the aerosol-generating product 20. When the aerosol-generating product 20 is located in the preset replenishment position, the movement of the product driving member 321 can drive the aerosol-generating product 20 in the preset replenishment position to move and leave the storage space 30a, and finally enter the heating chamber 31a.

[0136] Thus, by driving the atomizing medium transport component 10 to move through the conveying drive component 40, each aerosol generating product 20 on the atomizing medium transport component 10 can sequentially reach the preset replenishment position and be continuously fed into the heating chamber 31a, so that the user can perform continuous multiple suctions, and it also helps to simplify the user's operation of replenishing new aerosol generating products 20 into the heating chamber 31a.

[0137] In some embodiments where the tooth gap 10a is provided, see [reference]. Figure 8 and Figure 9 The delivery drive assembly 40 includes a delivery driver 41 and a drive wheel 42. The delivery driver 41 is driven to drive the drive wheel 42 to rotate. The drive wheel 42 is located in the storage space 30a. The atomizing medium transport assembly drive wheel 42 is provided with teeth 421. The teeth 421 can mesh into the tooth gap 10a to drive the atomizing medium transport assembly 10 to move.

[0138] The specific type of the conveyor drive 41 is not limited, such as a motor.

[0139] In some embodiments, see Figure 8 The container 51 is located in the storage space 30a. There are two mounting slots 51b. The atomizing medium transport assembly 10 is located in the container 51a. The two mounting slots 51b are located on one side of opposite sides of the container 51a along the first direction and connect the container 51a and the storage space 30a. At least a portion of the product drive 321 can enter the container 51a along the first direction through one mounting slot 51b to drive the aerosol generating device 30 to leave the container 51a from the other mounting slot 51b.

[0140] It is understandable that the mounting slot 51b extends along the first direction to connect the receiving space 51a and the storage space 30a.

[0141] This allows the atomizing medium transport component 10 to be removed or placed into the storage space 30a in one go through the receiving box 51, thereby improving the convenience of use for the user.

[0142] The various embodiments / implementations provided in this application can be combined with each other without creating contradictions.

[0143] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the embodiments in this application. For those skilled in the art, the embodiments of this application can have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the embodiments of this application should be included within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An atomizing medium transport assembly for installation within an aerosol generating device, characterized in that, The atomizing medium transport component includes: Multiple storage units, each storage unit having a storage cavity for holding aerosol-generated products; Multiple connectors are provided, with the storage components and connectors spaced apart from each other. The multiple storage components and multiple connectors are connected to form a ring. The stiffness of at least one connector is less than or equal to the stiffness of the storage component to which it is connected.

2. The atomizing medium transport assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic modulus of the material of at least one of the connectors is less than the elastic modulus of the material of the storage component to which it is connected.

3. The atomizing medium transport assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material of the connector is one of silicone rubber, fluororubber, and EPDM rubber. And / or, the material of the storage component is one of silicone rubber, fluororubber, EPDM rubber, polypropylene, polyamide, polycarbonate, metal, or paper.

4. The atomizing medium transport assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector and the storage unit are an integral structure, and / or the connector and the storage unit are made of the same material, and the wall thickness of the storage unit is greater than the thickness of the connector.

5. The atomizing medium transport assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A tooth gap is provided between adjacent storage components for gear teeth to insert into.

6. The atomizing medium transport assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The storage container is filled with aerosol-generating products.

7. An atomizing medium transport assembly for installation within an aerosol generating device, characterized in that, The atomized medium transport component includes: Multiple storage components are provided with storage cavities, the storage cavities being used to hold aerosol-generated products; The connector includes multiple connecting ribs and multiple spaced-apart receiving cylinders, the multiple receiving cylinders being arranged in a ring, the connecting ribs connecting adjacent receiving cylinders, and each receiving cylinder having a hollow storage component for holding aerosol-generated products.

8. The atomizing medium transport assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The stiffness of the storage component is greater than or equal to the stiffness of the receiving cylinder.

9. An aerosol generation system, characterized in that, The aerosol generation system includes an aerosol generation device, an aerosol generation article, and the atomizing medium transport component according to any one of claims 1-8. The aerosol generation article is disposed within the storage container, and the atomizing medium transport component can cooperate with the aerosol generation device to drive the movement of the storage container.

10. The aerosol generation system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The aerosol generating device includes a drive wheel, which has multiple teeth arranged circumferentially around the drive wheel. There are gaps between adjacent storage units, and the teeth engage with the gaps.

11. The aerosol generation system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The aerosol-generating article is provided with an axially penetrating air passage, and / or the aerosol-generating article is at least partially wrapped with aluminum foil.

12. A device for transporting atomized media, characterized in that, The atomizing medium transport device includes an aerosol generating article, a container, and the atomizing medium transport component according to any one of claims 1-8. The aerosol generating article is disposed within the storage component. The container has a receiving space and an installation channel. The atomizing medium transport component is disposed within the receiving space. The installation channel connects the receiving space with the outside of the container to allow the aerosol generating article to exit the container.

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