Aerosol-generating device
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN MERIT TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-16
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of aerosol generation technology, and more specifically, to an aerosol generation apparatus. Background Technology
[0002] An aerosol generating device is a small device that heats an aerosol generating product to produce aerosols. In this device, the aerosol generating product needs to be inserted into the housing to be heated and generate aerosols. After the product is removed from the housing, the interior of the housing is directly connected to the external environment, making it easy for dust to enter and contaminate the inside.
[0003] Currently, aerosol generating devices control the connection or disconnection between the external environment and the internal environment of the housing through a shielding component located at the top. However, in some aerosol generating devices, it is not possible to install a shielding component due to limited space at the top. Utility Model Content
[0004] This application provides an aerosol generating apparatus.
[0005] The aerosol generating device of this application includes a housing, a support, and a shielding assembly. The housing has a receiving cavity, a first through hole, and a second through hole. Both the first and second through holes communicate with the receiving cavity. The first through hole is located at the top of the housing, and the second through hole is located at the side of the housing. The top and side of the housing are connected. The support is housed within the receiving cavity and includes a first support and a second support. The first support corresponds to the top of the housing and has a first through hole, which corresponds to the first through hole. The second support corresponds to the side of the housing. The shielding assembly includes a shielding member, a connecting shaft, and a moving component. The shielding member is mounted to the first support via the connecting shaft and is located within the receiving cavity. The moving component is disposed on the second support and connected to the shielding member. At least a portion of the movable component passes through the second through hole and is exposed outside the housing. The movable component is movable relative to the housing in a first direction and causes the shielding member to rotate relative to the bracket in a plane perpendicular to the first direction, so that the shielding member is selectively located on or outside the communication path between the first through hole and the first perforation.
[0006] In some embodiments, the movable component includes a movable member and an operating member. The movable member is mounted on one side of the second bracket and located within the receiving cavity, and is movably connected to the blocking member. The operating member passes through the second through-hole and is connected to the movable member, with at least a portion of the operating member located outside the housing. The operating member is configured to move along the first direction and drive the movable member to move along the first direction, thereby driving the blocking member to rotate in the plane and be positioned on or outside the communication path.
[0007] In some embodiments, the movable member includes a movable body and a connecting post disposed on the movable body. The blocking member includes a rotating part and a blocking part. The rotating part is mounted to the first bracket via the connecting shaft, and the rotating part is provided with a helical guide rail, with the connecting post extending into the guide rail. The blocking part is connected to the rotating part. When the operating member is in a first position on the housing, the connecting post is located in a first position within the guide rail, and the blocking part is in a first position and opposite to the first through hole to block the communication path. When the operating member is in a second position on the housing, the connecting post is located in a second position within the guide rail, and the blocking part is in a second position and offset from the first through hole to open the communication path.
[0008] In some embodiments, the second bracket has a communicating first groove and a second groove on the side facing the housing, and the first groove and the second groove are arranged sequentially in the direction from the housing to the second bracket. The movable body is accommodated in the first groove. The operating member includes an operating part and a connecting part. The operating part is located outside the housing. The connecting part is connected to the operating part and passes through the second through hole to connect to the movable member, and the connecting part is at least partially accommodated in the second groove.
[0009] In some embodiments, the operating member includes an operating portion and a connecting portion disposed on the operating portion. The moving member includes a moving body, the moving body including a body portion and two gripper portions disposed on the body portion. The two gripper portions are spaced apart and opposite each other, forming a limiting hole and a first notch communicating with the limiting hole. The connecting portion engages with the limiting hole. A second notch is formed between the gripper portions and the body portion.
[0010] In some embodiments, the connecting portion includes a column and a limiting protrusion. The column passes through and engages with the limiting hole. The limiting protrusion is located at the end of the column away from the operating portion and abuts against the movable body.
[0011] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device further includes a limiting component comprising a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element. The first magnetic element is disposed on the first support. The second magnetic element is disposed on the rotating portion of the blocking member, and the second magnetic element interacts with the first magnetic element to generate a force, the force being used to position the blocking member on the connecting path and maintain it in a first position, or to position the blocking member outside the connecting path and maintain it in a second position.
[0012] In some embodiments, the first bracket has a first protrusion, a second protrusion, and a third protrusion. The first protrusion forms a first receiving groove for receiving the rotating portion of the blocking member. The second protrusion forms a second through hole corresponding to the first through hole, and the second protrusion supports the blocking portion of the blocking member. The third protrusion forms a second receiving groove for receiving the first magnetic member.
[0013] In some embodiments, the connecting shaft and the first bracket are rotatably connected, and the shielding member is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft.
[0014] In some embodiments, the connecting shaft and the first bracket are fixedly connected, and the shielding member is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft.
[0015] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device further includes a third support located within the accommodating cavity. The first support and the second support are both connected to the third support, and the first support and the second support are located on the same side of the third support. A third accommodating groove is provided on the side of the third support that is different from the first support, and the third accommodating groove is used to place a functional module.
[0016] In the aerosol generating apparatus of this application, the shielding component of the shielding assembly is mounted on the first bracket via a connecting shaft, and the first bracket corresponds to the top of the housing, so that a part of the structure of the shielding assembly is located on the side where the top of the housing is located; the moving part of the shielding assembly is mounted on the second bracket, and the second bracket corresponds to the side of the housing, so that another part of the structure of the shielding assembly is located on the side of the housing, and the movement of the moving part can be converted into the rotation of the shielding component to realize the opening and shielding of the communication path. Thus, the aerosol generating apparatus can reasonably set up space to install the shielding assembly.
[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:
[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional assembly schematic diagram of an aerosol generating apparatus according to certain embodiments of this application, wherein the shielding member of the aerosol generating apparatus is located on the connecting path between the first through hole and the first perforation.
[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional assembly of an aerosol generating device, wherein the shielding component of the aerosol generating device is located outside the connecting path between the first through hole and the first perforation.
[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An exploded three-dimensional schematic diagram of the aerosol generation device shown.
[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 An exploded three-dimensional schematic diagram of the aerosol generation device shown.
[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the aerosol generating device as shown by line VV.
[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 The aerosol generating device shown is a cross-sectional view taken by line VI-VI.
[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the shielding component in the aerosol generating device shown from one perspective;
[0026] Figure 8 yes Figure 3 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the shielding component in the aerosol generating device from another perspective;
[0027] Figure 9 yes Figure 3 An exploded three-dimensional view of the moving parts in the aerosol generating device shown.
[0028] Figure 10 yes Figure 1 The aerosol generating device shown is a top view after the first cover has been removed.
[0029] Figure 11 yes Figure 2 The aerosol generating device shown is a top view after the first cover has been removed.
[0030] Explanation of key component symbols:
[0031] Aerosol generating device 100;
[0032] Shell 10, first cover 11, first through hole 111, shell body 13, second through hole 131, second cover 15, accommodating cavity 17;
[0033] Bracket 30, first bracket 31, first through hole 311, first protrusion 313, first receiving groove 3131, second protrusion 315, second through hole 3151, third protrusion 317, second receiving groove 3171, second bracket 33, first groove 331, second groove 333, third bracket 35, third receiving groove 351;
[0034] The components include: shielding assembly 50, moving part 51, moving component 511, moving body 5111, body part 51111, gripper part 51113, limiting hole 51115, first notch 51117, second notch 51119, connecting post 5113, operating component 513, operating part 5131, connecting part 5133, column 51331, limiting protrusion 51333, shielding component 53, shielding part 531, rotating part 533, guide rail 5331, through hole 5333, receiving groove 5335, and connecting shaft 55.
[0035] Limiting component 70, first magnetic component 71, second magnetic component 73;
[0036] First direction L, second direction W. Detailed Implementation
[0037] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0038] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "length", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.
[0039] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0040] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0041] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0042] An aerosol generating device is a small device capable of heating an aerosol generating article to produce an aerosol. In an aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating article needs to be inserted into the housing of the device to undergo heat treatment and generate an aerosol. After the aerosol generating article is removed from the housing, the interior of the housing is directly connected to the external environment, making it easy for dust to enter and contaminate the interior. Currently, aerosol generating devices control the connection or disconnection between the exterior and interior of the housing using a top-mounted shielding component. However, in some aerosol generating devices, due to limited top space, it is not possible to install a shielding component. To address this issue, this application provides an aerosol generating device 100 (… Figure 1 and Figure 2 (As shown).
[0043] Please see Figures 1 to 5The aerosol generating apparatus 100 of this application includes a housing 10, a support 30, and a shielding assembly 50. The housing 10 has a receiving cavity 17, a first through hole 111, and a second through hole 131. Both the first through hole 111 and the second through hole 131 communicate with the receiving cavity 17. The first through hole 111 is located at the top of the housing 10, and the second through hole 131 is located at the side of the housing 10. The top of the housing 10 is connected to the side of the housing 10. The support 30 is housed within the receiving cavity 17 and includes a first support 31 and a second support 33. The first support 31 corresponds to the top of the housing 10 and has a first through hole 311, which corresponds to the first through hole 111. The second support 33 corresponds to the side of the housing 10. The shielding assembly 50 includes a moving part 51, a shielding member 53, and a connecting shaft 55. The shielding member 53 is mounted to the first support 31 via the connecting shaft 55 and is located within the receiving cavity 17. The movable component 51 is disposed on the second bracket 33 and connected to the shield 53. At least a portion of the movable component 51 passes through the second through hole 131 and is exposed outside the housing 10. The movable component 51 can move relative to the housing 10 along the first direction L and drive the shield 53 to rotate relative to the bracket 30 in a plane perpendicular to the first direction L, so that the shield 53 is selectively located on or outside the communication path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311.
[0044] Specifically, the aerosol generating device 100 is a structure capable of generating aerosols by acting on an aerosol generating matrix through resistance heating, electromagnetic heating, microwave heating, laser irradiation, infrared light irradiation, ultrasound, or mechanical oscillation. For example, the aerosol generating device 100 generates aerosols by heating the aerosol generating product with infrared light irradiation. The aerosol generating product is used to be baked and heated to generate aerosols. The aerosol generating product includes an atomizing medium. The atomizing medium is an element that can generate aerosols after being heated. The atomizing medium can be turned into fine particles by heating or ultrasonic oscillation and mixed with air to form an aerosol. The atomizing medium can be in solid or liquid form. When the atomizing medium is all-solid, it can be prepared by processes such as rolling or thickening. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the atomizing medium can be a cylindrical structure similar to a cigarette, or a sheet-like structure, strip-like structure, or block-like structure. Aerosols can be visible or invisible and may include vapors (e.g., fine particulate matter in a gaseous state, which are typically liquid or solid at room temperature) as well as liquid droplets of gas and condensed vapor. Aerosol generation article insertion. Figure 2 In the case of the aerosol generating apparatus 100 shown, the aerosol generating apparatus 100 is capable of generating aerosols. As used herein, "aerosol" encompasses aerosols generated when the atomizing medium in a heated aerosol generating article is heated.
[0045] The housing 10 is a structure used to install or house other components in the aerosol generating device 100 besides the housing 100. In this application, the housing 10 is used to house the support 30, a portion of the shielding assembly 50, the limiting assembly 70, etc. The cross-section of the housing 10 may be, but is not limited to, circular, elliptical, square, near-circular, near-elliptical, racetrack-shaped, or other polygonal shapes. The cross-section of the housing 10 refers to the cross-section obtained by the housing 10 being cut by a plane perpendicular to the length direction L of the aerosol generating device 100. The length direction L of the aerosol generating device 100 is defined as the first direction L in this document, and the explanation of the cross-section of other components in the following text is the same. The material of the housing 10 may be, but is not limited to, metal, plastic, or ceramic. When the material of the housing 10 is metal, the housing 10 has high structural strength, is not easily damaged, and has a long service life. When the material of the housing 10 is plastic, the housing 10 is lightweight, easy to carry, and has a low cost. When the material of the housing 10 is ceramic, the housing 10 has high hardness, is not easily deformed, has good corrosion resistance, and has a long service life.
[0046] Specifically, the housing 10 of this application includes a first cover 11, a housing body 13, and a second cover 15. The housing body 13 has two openings of the same or different sizes at both ends along a first direction L for mounting the covers. These openings allow other components to enter the receiving cavity 17 when it is loaded into the cavity. The shape of the outer contour of the cross-section of the housing body 13 can be, but is not limited to, circular, elliptical, polygonal, and irregular shapes. The first cover 11 and the second cover 15 are opposite each other along the first direction L and respectively mounted on the two openings of the housing body 13 to close at least part of the openings. The shape and size of the first cover 11 and the second cover 15 are consistent with the corresponding openings. It is understood that the first cover 11 has a first through hole 111 communicating with the outside. The first cover 11, the shell body 13, and the second cover 15 together form a receiving cavity 17 located inside the shell 10. The receiving cavity 17 is used to receive the support 30 of the aerosol generating device 100, part of the structure of the shielding component 50, the limiting component 70, etc. The shell 10 can protect these other components.
[0047] In some embodiments, the first cover 11 and the shell body 13 are integrally formed, while the second cover 15 is a separate structure that is subsequently assembled with the aforementioned integral structure. In other embodiments, the second cover 15 and the shell body 13 are integrally formed, while the first cover 11 is a separate structure that is subsequently assembled with the aforementioned integral structure.
[0048] The bracket 30 is located within the receiving cavity 17 and is a component used to support the components housed within the receiving cavity 17. The shape and size of the bracket 30 are not limited, as long as it can be housed within the receiving cavity 17 and ensures stable installation within the housing 10. The bracket 30 can be made of metal or plastic, among other materials. Metal brackets 30 offer higher strength and wear resistance, while plastic brackets 30 offer better insulation and lower cost.
[0049] Specifically, the bracket 30 in this application includes a first bracket 31 and a second bracket 33. The first bracket 31 corresponds to the first cover 11. Specifically, the surface of the first bracket 31 facing the first cover 11 can be parallel to or form an angle with the surface of the first cover 11 near the receiving cavity 17. The first bracket 31 is provided with a first through hole 311. In the first direction L, the first through hole 311 penetrates the first bracket 31. The axis of the first through hole 311 can be perpendicular to the cross-section of the first bracket 31 or form an angle with the cross-section of the first bracket 31. In one example, the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 are opposite and coaxial in the first direction L, and their projection planes at least partially overlap on the projection plane perpendicular to the first direction L. In one embodiment, the projection of the first through hole 111 completely overlaps with the projection of the first through hole 311. In another embodiment, the projection of the first through hole 111 is larger than and covers the projection of the first through hole 311. In yet another embodiment, the projection of the first through hole 311 is larger than and covers the projection of the first through hole 111. The second bracket 33 corresponds to the side of the housing body 13 and is located inside the accommodating cavity 17. Specifically, the surface of the second bracket 33 facing the side of the housing body 13 can be parallel to or form a certain angle with the inner surface of the side of the housing body 13.
[0050] The shielding assembly 50 is a structure used to shield a target element. The moving part 51 is configured to be movable, and the shielding member 53 is configured to be rotatable. The moving part 51 can move under the action of an external force, and drive the shielding member 53 connected to the connecting shaft 55 to rotate. The shielding member 53 is a structural component in the shielding assembly 50 that can rotate in a plane perpendicular to the first direction L and specifically serves to shield the target element. In the first direction L, the shielding member 53 is disposed between the first bracket 31 and the first cover 11. Under the action of an external force, the moving part 51 can drive the shielding member 53 to move relative to the first cover 11 and the housing body 13 to between the first through hole 111 and the first perforation 311, so that the shielding assembly 50 can switch between being on and outside the communication path between the first through hole 111 and the first perforation 311.
[0051] When the blocking assembly 50 is on the communication path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311, at least a portion of the blocking member 53 is located on the communication path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311, thus shutting off the connection between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311; when the blocking assembly 50 is outside the communication path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311, the blocking member 53 is completely outside the communication path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311, thus connecting the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311.
[0052] When the shielding member 53 is located outside the communication path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 (e.g.) Figure 2 As shown), if it is necessary to cover the connecting path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311, the moving part 51 can be moved by external force, which will cause the blocking part 53 to rotate and be positioned on the connecting path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 (as shown). Figure 1 As shown), to isolate the connection between the first through hole 111 and the first perforation 311, thereby preventing external substances from entering the housing 10 through the first through hole 111.
[0053] When the user wants to inhale the aerosol generating device 100, the aerosol generating product needs to be installed into the housing 10 first, and the aerosol generating product is heated by the heating component (not shown) to generate aerosol for the user to inhale. If the blocking component 50 is located on the connecting path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311, the moving component 51 can be moved by external force and the blocking component 53 can be rotated to be located outside the connecting path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311. At this time, the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 are connected, and the aerosol generating product can be installed into the aerosol generating device 100 for the user to inhale.
[0054] Once the aerosol-generated product has been completely aspirated, it can be removed from the aerosol-generating device 100 to facilitate the loading of a new aerosol-generating product into the aerosol-generating device 100 for the next aspiration. Next, external force can be used to move the moving component 51 and rotate the blocking component 53 so that it is positioned on the communication path between the first through-hole 111 and the first perforation 311, thereby cutting off the communication between the first through-hole 111 and the first perforation 311 and preventing external substances from entering the aerosol-generating device 100 through the first through-hole 111.
[0055] The aerosol generating apparatus 100 of this application has a shielding member 53 mounted on a first bracket 31 via a connecting shaft 55. The first bracket 31 corresponds to the first cover 11, so that a part of the shielding component 50 is located on the side where the top of the housing 10 is located. A moving part 51 is mounted on a second bracket 33, which corresponds to the side of the housing 10, so that another part of the shielding component 50 is located on the side of the housing 10. The movement of the moving part 51 can be converted into the rotation of the shielding member 53 to open and shield the communication path between the first through hole 111 and the first perforation 311. Thus, the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can reasonably set up space to install the shielding component 50.
[0056] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, the movable component 51 includes a movable element 511 and an operating element 513. The movable element 511 is mounted on the side where the second bracket 33 is located and is situated within the receiving cavity 17. The movable element 511 is movably connected to the blocking element 53. The operating element 513 passes through the second through hole 131 and is connected to the movable element 511. At least a portion of the operating element 513 is located outside the housing 10. The operating element 513 is configured to move along a first direction L and drive the movable element 511 to move along the first direction L, thereby driving the blocking element 53 to rotate in the plane and be positioned on or outside the communication path.
[0057] Specifically, the movable component 511 and the operating component 513 are connected and jointly mounted on the second bracket 33. The connection method between the movable component 511 and the operating component 513 can be a non-detachable connection, such as welding, or a detachable connection, such as snap-fit. The preset moving direction of the movable component 511 is consistent with the first direction L, and the size and shape of the movable component 511 are compatible with the size and shape of the second bracket 33. The movable component 511 is connected to the blocking component 53 in a relatively movable manner, and the movement of the movable component 511 will drive the blocking component 53 to rotate. When the blocking component 53 is located on the connecting path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 (e.g.) Figure 1 As shown), the moving member 511 moves in the opposite direction L2 of the first direction L, and the blocking member 53 moves from the connecting path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 to outside the connecting path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 by rotation (from... Figure 1 Switch to Figure 2 , or from Figure 3 Switch to Figure 4 When the shielding member 53 is located outside the communication path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 (e.g.) Figure 2As shown), the moving member 511 moves along the positive direction L1 of the first direction L under force, and the blocking member 53 moves from outside the communication path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 to the communication path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 by rotation (from... Figure 2 Switch to Figure 1 , or from Figure 4 Switch to Figure 3 ).
[0058] The operating member 513 passes through the second through hole 131, meaning that at least a portion of the structure of the operating member 513 is located on opposite sides of the second through hole 131 and inside the second through hole 131. At least a portion of the operating member 513 is located outside the housing 10 to facilitate user operation of the moving member 51. When the operating member 513 is moved under force, since the operating member 513 and the connecting member 511 are connected, they can move together along the first direction L from the second cover 15 to the first cover 11 (positive direction L1 of the first direction L, upward direction in the figure) or along the first direction L from the first cover 11 to the second cover 15 (reverse direction L2 of the first direction L, downward direction in the figure) under operation. This is possible when the blocking member 53 is located on the connecting path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 (e.g., Figure 1 As shown), when the operating member 513 is subjected to force and moves in the opposite direction L2 of the first direction L, the operating member 513 drives the connected moving member 511 to move together in the opposite direction L2 of the first direction L. The blocking member 53 moves from the connecting path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 to outside the connecting path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 by rotation (from... Figure 1 Switch to Figure 2 , or from Figure 3 Switch to Figure 4 When the operating member 513 is subjected to force and moves along the positive direction L1 of the first direction L, the operating member 513 drives the connected moving member 511 to move together along the positive direction L1 of the first direction L. The blocking member 53 moves from outside the connecting path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 to the connecting path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 by rotation (from... Figure 2 Switch to Figure 1 , or from Figure 4 Switch to Figure 3 ).
[0059] Please combine Figures 6 to 9In some embodiments, the movable member 511 includes a movable body 5111 and a connecting post 5113 disposed on the movable body 5111. The blocking member 53 includes a rotating part 533 and a blocking part 531. The rotating part 533 is mounted to the first bracket 31 via a connecting shaft 55, and a helical guide rail 5331 is provided on the rotating part 533. The connecting post 5113 extends into the guide rail 5331. The blocking part 531 is connected to the rotating part 533. When the operating member 513 is in a first position on the housing 10, the connecting post 5113 is located in a first position within the guide rail 5331, and the blocking part 531 is in the first position and opposite to the first through hole 311 to block the communication path. When the operating member 513 is in a second position on the housing 10, the connecting post 5113 is located in a second position within the guide rail 5331, and the blocking part 531 is in the second position and offset from the first through hole 311 to open the communication path.
[0060] Specifically, the movable component 511 includes a movable body 5111 and a connecting post 5113. The preset moving direction of the movable body 5111 is consistent with the first direction L, and the size and shape of the movable body 5111 match the size and shape of the second bracket 33. The connecting post 5113 extends from the surface of the movable body 5111 away from the housing 10. For example, the extending direction of the connecting post 5113 is perpendicular to the first direction L, and the size and shape of the connecting post 5113 match the shape and size of the guide rail 5331 on the rotating part 533. The movable body 5111 and the connecting post 5113 are connected, and the connection method between the movable body 5111 and the connecting post 5113 can be a non-detachable connection such as welding, or a detachable connection such as snap-fit. The blocking component 53 includes a rotating part 533 and a blocking part 531. The rotating part 533 is mounted on the side of the first bracket 31 facing the first cover 11 via a connecting shaft 55 and is located in the receiving cavity 17. The cross-section of the rotating part 533 may be, but is not limited to, circular, elliptical, square, near-circular, or near-elliptical. The shape and size of the rotating part 533 need to match the shape and size of the connecting shaft 55 and the first bracket 31. The rotating part 533 is provided with a helical guide rail 5331, which is helically arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the rotating part 53. The length of the guide rail 5331 may extend through the upper and lower end faces of the rotating part 533 or not. The width of the guide rail 5331 is set to be slightly larger than the width of the connecting column 5113 so that the connecting column 5113 can travel in the guide rail 5331 guided by the extension direction of the guide rail 5331.
[0061] The shielding part 531 is connected to the rotating part 533. The surface of the shielding part 531 relative to the first cover 11 and the surface of the rotating part 533 relative to the first cover 11 can be planar or non-planar. The shielding part 531 mates with both the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311. The central axes of the shielding part 531, the first through hole 111, and the first through hole 311 can coincide or not. The size of the shielding part 531 can be the same as or larger than the size of the first through hole 111 and / or the first through hole 311. The surface of the shielding part 531 near the first through hole 111 can be textured to enhance the design, or it can be flat to reduce processing steps and lower production costs. The surface of the shielding part 531 near the first through hole 311 can be flat to reduce friction, or it can have a groove or other structure to mate with the first bracket 31.
[0062] In this application, when the blocking member 531 is located on the connecting path, the positions of all parts, components, and assemblies in the aerosol generating device 100 are defined as the first position. When the blocking member 531 is located outside the connecting path, the positions of all parts, components, and assemblies in the aerosol generating device 100 are defined as the second position. When the operating member 513 is located in the first position of the housing body 13, the connecting post 5113 is located in the first position within the guide rail 5331, and the blocking part 531 is located in the first position on the first bracket 31. The blocking part 531 is opposite to both the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 and blocks the connecting path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311. When the operating member 513 is in the second position of the housing body 13, the connecting post 5113 is in the second position inside the guide rail 5331, and the shielding part 531 is in the second position on the first bracket 31. The shielding part 531 is offset from the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 and opens the communication path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311.
[0063] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 6 , Figures 9 to 11 In some embodiments, the second bracket 33 has a communicating first groove 331 and second groove 333 on the side facing the housing 10, and the first groove 331 and second groove 333 are arranged sequentially in the direction from the housing 10 to the second bracket 33. The movable body 5111 is accommodated in the first groove 331. The operating member 513 includes an operating part 5131 and a connecting part 5133. The operating part 5131 is located outside the housing 10, and the connecting part 5133 is connected to the operating part 5131 and passes through the second through hole 131 to connect with the movable member 511. The connecting part 5133 is at least partially accommodated in the second groove 333.
[0064] Specifically, in the direction from the housing 10 to the second support 33, the second support 33 has a first groove 331 and a second groove 333 sequentially provided on the side facing the housing 10. The shape of the first groove 331 can be, but is not limited to, a rectangular groove, a U-shaped groove, or a V-shaped groove, etc., and the shape of the second groove 333 can be, but is not limited to, a rectangular groove, a U-shaped groove, or a V-shaped groove, etc. The projected size of the first groove 331 is larger than the projected size of the second groove 333. The first groove 331 and the second groove 333 can penetrate the second support 33 in the first direction L or not penetrate the second support 33. The second groove 333 is located at the bottom of the first groove 331. The movable body 5111 is accommodated in the first groove 331. In the second direction W perpendicular to the first direction L, the opposite sides of the movable body 5111 are respectively opposite to and spaced apart from the two opposite inner sidewalls of the first groove 331 to ensure that the movable body 5111 and the first groove 331 are fitted with a clearance fit. The movable body 5111 moves synchronously with the operating member 513 when it is moved by force and slides inside the first groove 331 to achieve switching between the first position and the second position. Compared to the movable body 5111 in the second position ( Figure 2 As shown), the moving body 5111 is in the first position ( Figure 1 (As shown) when closer to the first cover 11. In both the first and second positions, at least a portion of the movable body 5111 protrudes from the end (upper end) of the first groove 331 near the first cover 11. In the first position, the portion of the movable body 5111 protruding from the first groove 331 near the first cover 11 is greater than the portion protruding from the first groove 331 in the second position.
[0065] The shape of the operating part 5131 can be, but is not limited to, a cylinder, a cube, or an irregular shape. The operating part 5131 is located outside the housing 10, and the surface of the operating part 5131 near the housing 10 is parallel to the outer surface of the housing 10. The surface of the operating part 5131 away from the housing 10 is the operating surface, which can be provided with anti-slip structures such as patterns or protrusions to increase operability. The operating part 5131 is connected to the connecting part 5133, and the connection method between the operating part 5131 and the connecting part 5133 can be a non-detachable connection such as welding or a detachable connection such as snap-fit. The connecting part 5133 passes through the second through hole 131 and is connected to the moving member 511. The projected area of the connecting part 5133 on the side of the housing 10 is smaller than the projected area of the second through hole 131 on the side of the housing 10, to ensure that the connecting part 5133 can move within the second through hole 13 when switching between the first and second positions. At least a portion of the connecting part 5133 is accommodated in the second groove 333. The connecting part 5133 may or may not contact the bottom of the second groove 333. When the operating part 5131 is in the first position of the housing body 13, the connecting part 5133 is in the first position of the second through hole 131, the moving member 511 is in the first position, and the blocking part 531 is opposite to the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 and blocks the communication path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311. When the operating part 5131 is in the second position of the housing body 13, the connecting part 5133 is in the second position of the second through hole 131, the moving member 511 is in the second position, and the blocking part 531 is offset from both the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 and opens the communication path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311.
[0066] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, the operating member 513 includes an operating portion 5131 and a connecting portion 5133 disposed on the operating portion 5131. The moving member 511 includes a moving body 5111, which includes a body portion 51111 and two gripper portions 51113 disposed on the body portion 51111. The two gripper portions 51113 are spaced apart and opposite each other, forming a limiting hole 51115 and a first notch 51117 communicating with the limiting hole 51115. The connecting portion 5133 engages with the limiting hole 51115. A second notch 51119 is formed between the gripper portions 51113 and the body portion 51111.
[0067] The main body 51111 is connected to the connecting post 5113. The connection between the main body 51111 and the connecting post 5113 can be a non-detachable connection, such as welding, or a detachable connection, such as snap-fit. The connecting post 5113 is located on the side of the main body 51111 away from the housing body 13. Two gripper parts 51113 are respectively connected to the main body 51111 in the first direction L and are opposite to each other in the second direction W. In the second direction W, there is a certain distance between the two gripper parts 51113. The closest distance between the two gripper parts 51113 is not greater than the width or diameter of the connecting part 5133 in the second direction W. The two gripper parts 51113 can be symmetrical about the central axis of the main body 51111 in the first direction L and are exactly the same, or they can have different shapes.
[0068] Two gripper portions 51113 face each other and form a limiting hole 51115 and a first notch 51117 connected to the limiting hole 51115. The limiting hole 511115 engages with the connecting portion 5133, and the engagement position can be on the side of the connecting portion 5133. The first notch 51117 communicates with the limiting hole 51115 and is located on the side of the limiting hole 51115 away from the main body portion 51111. Two second notches 51119 are formed between the two gripper portions 51113 and the main body portion 51111. The two second notches are located on the side of the two gripper portions 51113 away from the limiting hole 51115. The two second notches 51119 can be exactly the same size or different sizes. The two second notches serve to facilitate the deformation of the two gripper portions 51113.
[0069] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 In some embodiments, the connecting portion 5133 includes a column 51331 and a limiting protrusion 51333. The column 51331 passes through and engages in the limiting hole 51115. The limiting protrusion 51333 is disposed at the end of the column 51331 away from the operating portion 5131 and abuts against the moving body 5111.
[0070] The column 51331 passes through the second through hole 131 and is inserted into the limiting hole 51115, so that the column 51331 and the limiting hole 511115 are tightly fitted and have the same movement trajectory, thereby realizing the transmission of the moving part 511 of the operating part 513 through the column 51331. The limiting protrusion 51333 is connected to the column 51331 and is set at the end of the column 51331 away from the operating part 5131. The connection between the limiting protrusion 51333 and the column 51331 can be a non-detachable connection such as welding or integral molding, or a detachable connection such as snap-fit. In one example, the central axis of the limiting protrusion 51333 coincides with the central axis of the column 51331, and the size of the limiting protrusion 51333 is larger than the size of the column 51331 and also larger than the size of the limiting hole 51115. The limiting protrusion 51333 abuts against the moving body 5111. The side of the limiting protrusion 51333 near the column 51331 and the surface of the moving body 5111 away from the housing body 13 are the surfaces where the abutment occurs. These two surfaces cooperate with each other and can be provided with textures, grooves and other structures to increase the stability of the cooperation.
[0071] Further, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 In some embodiments, the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may further include a limiting component 70, which includes a first magnetic element 71 and a second magnetic element 73. The first magnetic element 71 is disposed on the first support 31. The second magnetic element 73 is disposed on the rotating portion 533 of the blocking member 53. The second magnetic element 73 interacts with the first magnetic element 71 and generates a force, which is used to keep the blocking member 53 in the communication path and maintain it in a first position, or to keep the blocking member 53 outside the communication path and maintain it in a second position.
[0072] Specifically, the first magnetic element 71 is disposed on the side of the first bracket 31 where the shielding element 53 is mounted, and avoids the first through hole 311. There is a certain distance between the first magnetic element 71 and the rotating part 533. The first magnetic element 71 may be, but is not limited to, made of metallic magnetic material or rare earth magnetic material. The shape of the first magnetic element 71 may be, but is not limited to, a cube, a cylinder, or a sphere.
[0073] Please combine Figure 8The second magnetic component 73 is disposed on the rotating part 533. A receiving groove 5335 is provided on the side wall of the rotating part 533 facing the first magnetic component 71. The height of the receiving groove 5335 on the side wall of the rotating part 533 must be sufficient to accommodate the second magnetic component 73 and ensure that the magnetic field of the second magnetic component 73 interacts with the magnetic field of the first magnetic component 71. The depth of the receiving groove 5335 must ensure that the second magnetic component 73 can be completely installed inside the receiving groove 5335 to prevent the second magnetic component 73 from protruding relative to the side wall of the rotating part 533 and affecting rotation. The second magnetic component 71 may be, but is not limited to, made of metallic magnetic materials or rare-earth magnetic materials. The shape of the second magnetic component 71 may be, but is not limited to, a cube, a cylinder, or a sphere.
[0074] The magnetic poles of the second magnetic element 73 and the first magnetic element 71 facing each other are of the same polarity. This can be either the first magnetic element 71 facing the second magnetic element 73 having an N pole, and the second magnetic element 73 facing the first magnetic element 71 also having an N pole, or the first magnetic element 71 facing the second magnetic element 73 having an S pole, and the second magnetic element 73 facing the first magnetic element 71 also having an S pole. Since the magnetic poles of the second magnetic element 73 and the first magnetic element 71 facing each other are of the same polarity, a repulsive force will be generated between them. The magnitude of this repulsive force depends on the materials of the second magnetic element 73 and the first magnetic element 71, the spacing between them, and other factors.
[0075] When the blocking member 53 is located on the connecting path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311, i.e., when the blocking member 53 is in the first position, the second magnetic member 73 is subjected to a repulsive force from the first magnetic member 71. This repulsive force causes the rotating part 533 on which the second magnetic member 73 is mounted to tend to move toward the connecting path, thereby allowing the blocking member 53 to remain in the first position and fixed relative to the first bracket 31. When the blocking member 53 is located outside the connecting path between the first through hole 111 and the first through hole 311 and is in the second position, the second magnetic member 73 is still subjected to a repulsive force from the first magnetic member 71. This repulsive force causes the rotating part 533 on which the second magnetic member 73 is mounted to tend to move away from the connecting path, thereby allowing the blocking member 53 to remain in the second position and fixed relative to the first bracket 31.
[0076] Further, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 ... Figure 10 and Figure 11 In some embodiments, the first bracket 31 is provided with a first protrusion 313, a second protrusion 315, and a third protrusion 317. The first protrusion 313 forms a first receiving groove 3131, which is used to receive the rotating part 533 of the shielding member 53. The second protrusion 315 forms a second through hole 3151, which corresponds to the first through hole 311, and the second protrusion 315 is used to support the shielding part 531 of the shielding member 53.
[0077] The third protrusion 317 forms a second receiving groove 3171, which is used to receive the first magnetic component 71.
[0078] Specifically, the first support 31 has a first protrusion 313, a second protrusion 315, and a third protrusion 317 in the direction close to the first cover 11. The first protrusion 313 is located on the side of the first support 31 facing the first cover 11, and the protrusion length of the first protrusion 313 relative to the first support 31 is not greater than the height of the rotating part 533 relative to the first support 31, to ensure that the blocking member 53 can rotate in a plane perpendicular to the first direction L. The first protrusion 313 forms a first receiving groove 3131, which receives the rotating part 533 and restricts the rotation space of the rotating part 533 to ensure the smooth rotation of the rotating part 533.
[0079] In the first direction L, a second through hole 3151 is disposed between the first through hole 311 and the first through hole 111. The central axis of the second through hole 3151 coincides with the central axis of both the first through hole 311 and the first through hole 111, thus achieving correspondence among the three in the first direction L. The protrusion length of the second protrusion 315 relative to the first bracket 31 is not greater than the height of the rotating part 533, ensuring that the blocking part 531 has room to rotate within the receiving cavity 17. The second protrusion 315 is used to support the blocking part 531. When the blocking part 531 is in the first position, the second protrusion 315 supports at least a portion of the blocking part 531. The blocking part 531 corresponds to the first through hole 111, the first through hole 311, and the second through hole 3151, and can close the communication path formed by the first through hole 111, the first through hole 311, and the second through hole 3151. When the blocking part 531 is in the second position, the second protrusion 315 supports at least part of the blocking part 531 or does not support the blocking part 531. The blocking part 531 is offset from the first through hole 111, the first through hole 311 and the second through hole 3151, and the communication path formed by the first through hole 111, the first through hole 311 and the second through hole 3151 is completely open.
[0080] Further, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 In some embodiments, the connecting shaft 55 and the first bracket 31 are rotatably connected, and the blocking member 53 is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft 55. That is, the relative position of the blocking member 53 and the connecting shaft 55 does not change and can be regarded as a whole. In this case, when the blocking member 53 is subjected to force, the blocking member 53 and the connecting shaft 55 rotate together relative to the first bracket 31.
[0081] In other embodiments, the connecting shaft 55 and the first bracket 31 are fixedly connected, while the blocking member 53 is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft 55. That is, the relative position of the blocking member 53 and the connecting shaft 55 can change, and they are two independent structures. In this case, when the blocking member 53 is subjected to force, the connecting shaft 55 is fixed relative to the first bracket 31 (its position does not change), while the blocking member 53 rotates relative to the first bracket 31 around the connecting shaft 55.
[0082] When the connecting shaft 55 is rotatably connected to the first bracket 31 and the blocking member 53 is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft 55, the connection method between the connecting shaft 55 and the first bracket 31 may include, but is not limited to, a bearing connection or a shaft-and-sleeve connection. The connection method between the blocking member 53 and the connecting shaft 55 may include, but is not limited to, one or a combination of snap-fit, threaded connection, adhesive bonding, and welding.
[0083] Furthermore, please refer to Figures 3 to 6 The aerosol generating device 100 may also include a third support 35, which is located in the accommodating cavity 17. The first support 31 and the second support 33 are both connected to the third support 35. The first support 31 and the second support 33 are located on the same side of the third support 35. A third accommodating groove 351 is provided on the side of the third support 35 that is different from the first support 31. The third accommodating groove 351 is used to place the functional module.
[0084] Specifically, the third support 35 is disposed inside the accommodating cavity 17 and located on the same side as the first support 31 and the second support 33. The connection between the third support 35 and the first support 31 and the second support 33 can be detachable or non-detachable. Specific connection relationships include, but are not limited to, one or more combinations of snap-fit, threaded connection, adhesive bonding, welding, or integral molding. The first support 31 and the second support 33 can be connected or not connected. When the first support 31 and the second support 33 are connected, the connection method can be detachable or non-detachable. Specific connection relationships include, but are not limited to, one or more combinations of snap-fit, threaded connection, adhesive bonding, welding, or integral molding. The enclosed or semi-enclosed space inside the accommodating cavity 17, formed by the first support 31, the second support 33, and the third support 35, can be used to house functional components of the aerosol generating device 100, such as heating components.
[0085] The third support 35 is provided with a third receiving groove 351 on different sides of the first support 31 and the second support 33. The shape of the third receiving groove 351 may be, but is not limited to, a rectangular groove, a U-shaped groove, a V-shaped groove, or a stepped groove. The third receiving groove 351 is used to place any functional module required by the aerosol generating device 100 that is suitable for installation in this area. The functional modules that can be placed include, but are not limited to, integrated circuits or power supply units.
[0086] The technical features of the embodiments described above can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features does not contradict each other, it should be considered within the scope of this specification. Furthermore, other implementation methods can be derived from the above embodiments, allowing for structural and logical substitutions and changes without departing from the scope of this disclosure.
[0087] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that, include: The housing has a receiving cavity, a first through hole and a second through hole, both of which are connected to the receiving cavity. The first through hole is located at the top of the housing, and the second through hole is located at the side of the housing. The top of the housing is connected to the side of the housing. A bracket is housed within the receiving cavity and includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket corresponds to the top of the housing and is provided with a first through hole, which corresponds to the first through hole. The second bracket corresponds to the side of the housing. and A shielding assembly includes a shielding member, a connecting shaft, and a moving component. The shielding member is mounted on a first bracket via the connecting shaft and located within the receiving cavity. The moving component is disposed on a second bracket and connected to the shielding member. At least a portion of the moving component passes through a second through hole and is exposed outside the housing. The moving component is capable of moving relative to the housing along a first direction and causing the shielding member to rotate relative to the bracket in a plane perpendicular to the first direction, so that the shielding member is selectively located on or outside the communication path between the first through hole and the first perforation.
2. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable component includes: A movable component, mounted on one side of the second bracket and located within the receiving cavity, is movably connected to the blocking component; and An operating member, passing through the second through hole and connected to the movable member, at least a portion of the operating member is located outside the housing, the operating member is configured to move along the first direction and drive the movable member to move along the first direction to drive the blocking member to rotate in the plane and be located on or outside the connecting path.
3. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movable component includes a movable body and a connecting post disposed on the movable body; the blocking component includes: A rotating part, mounted to the first bracket via the connecting shaft, is provided with a helical guide rail, and the connecting post extends into the guide rail; and The shielding part is connected to the rotating part; wherein: When the operating member is in a first position on the housing, the connecting post is in a first position inside the guide rail, and the blocking part is in a first position and opposite to the first through hole to block the communication path; With the operating member in the second position on the housing, the connecting post is in the second position within the guide rail, and the shielding part is in the second position and offset from the first through hole to open the communication path.
4. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second bracket has a first groove and a second groove communicating on the side facing the housing. In the direction from the housing to the second bracket, the first groove and the second groove are arranged in sequence, and the movable body is accommodated in the first groove. The operating component includes an operating part and a connecting part. The operating part is located outside the housing. The connecting part is connected to the operating part and passes through the second through hole to connect to the moving part. The connecting part is at least partially accommodated in the second groove.
5. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The operating component includes an operating part and a connecting part disposed on the operating part; the moving component includes: The movable body includes a body portion and two gripper portions disposed on the body portion. The two gripper portions are spaced apart and opposite each other, forming a limiting hole and a first notch communicating with the limiting hole. The connecting portion engages with the limiting hole, and a second notch is formed between the gripper portions and the body portion.
6. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting part includes: The column is inserted into and engaged in the limiting hole; and A limiting protrusion is provided at the end of the column away from the operating part and abuts against the moving body.
7. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a limiting component, the limiting component comprising: A first magnetic element is disposed on the first bracket; and A second magnetic element is disposed on the rotating part of the blocking element. The second magnetic element interacts with the first magnetic element and generates a force. The force is used to position the blocking element on the connecting path and maintain it in a first position, or to position the blocking element outside the connecting path and maintain it in a second position.
8. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first bracket is provided with: The first protrusion forms a first receiving groove, which is used to receive the rotating part of the shielding member; The second protrusion forms a second through hole, which corresponds to the first through hole. The second protrusion is used to support the shielding part of the shielding member. and The third protrusion forms a second receiving groove, which is used to receive the first magnetic component.
9. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting shaft and the first bracket are rotatably connected, and the shielding member is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft; or... The connecting shaft and the first bracket are fixedly connected, and the shielding member is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft.
10. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The third support is located inside the accommodating cavity. The first support and the second support are both connected to the third support. The first support and the second support are located on the same side of the third support. The third support has a third accommodating groove on a side different from the first support. The third accommodating groove is used to place the functional module.