Aerosol-generating device

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of aerosol generation technology and discloses an aerosol generation device. The aerosol generation device includes a heating element, a first support, a second support, and a fixing member. The first and second supports are joined along a first direction to form an installation space for accommodating the heating element. The outer walls of the first and second supports are respectively provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion and a second snap-fit ​​portion. A portion of the fixing member is sleeved on the first support, and another portion is sleeved on the second support. The fixing member is provided with a third snap-fit ​​portion and a fourth snap-fit ​​portion, with the first snap-fit ​​portion snapping into the third snap-fit ​​portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion snapping into the fourth snap-fit ​​portion. This utility model allows for convenient assembly and disassembly without destructive removal, reducing maintenance costs. Furthermore, it allows for easy disassembly by the user, improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aerosol generation technology, and in particular to an aerosol generation device. Background Technology

[0002] In aerosol generation devices, the infrared heating element is the core component for achieving efficient energy conversion and precise temperature control. The reliability of its assembly and connection directly determines the heating efficiency, safety, and equipment lifespan.

[0003] Currently, infrared tube heating elements are generally fixed to a base or heat-conducting bracket by riveting vacuum tubes.

[0004] However, riveting is a permanent connection, and repairs require destructive disassembly, increasing maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an aerosol generating device that improves the ease of assembly and maintenance and reduces costs.

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

[0007] Aerosol generating apparatus, comprising:

[0008] Heating element;

[0009] A first bracket and a second bracket are joined together along a first direction to form an installation space for accommodating the heating element. The outer walls of the first bracket and the second bracket are respectively provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion and a second snap-fit ​​portion.

[0010] The fastener is partially fitted onto the first bracket and partially fitted onto the second bracket. The fastener has a third snap-fit ​​part and a fourth snap-fit ​​part. The first snap-fit ​​part snaps into the third snap-fit ​​part, and the second snap-fit ​​part snaps into the fourth snap-fit ​​part.

[0011] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, one of the first snap-fit ​​part and the third snap-fit ​​part is a snap-fit, and the other has a slot formed on it.

[0012] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, one of the second and fourth snap-fit ​​parts is a snap fastener, and the other has a slot formed on it.

[0013] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the first and second snap-fit ​​parts are snap-fits, and the third and fourth snap-fit ​​parts are respectively formed with interconnected slots.

[0014] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the fixing element is looped around the outside of the first support and the second support.

[0015] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, at least one of the first snap-fit ​​portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion is provided with a guide surface inclined relative to the first direction, the guide surface being used to guide the fixing member to slide along the guide surface.

[0016] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, one end of the first support is provided with a first limiting part, one end of the second support is provided with a second limiting part, and the two ends of the heating element abut against the first limiting part and the second limiting part, respectively.

[0017] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, a sealing element is provided between the heating element and the first limiting part and between the heating element and the second limiting part.

[0018] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, one of the first support and the second support is provided with a positioning part protruding along the first direction, and the other is provided with a positioning groove along the first direction, with the positioning part inserted into the positioning groove.

[0019] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the outer wall ring of the first bracket is provided with a first limiting platform, the outer wall ring of the second bracket is provided with a second limiting platform, and an mounting groove for limiting the fixing member in the first direction is formed between the first limiting platform and the second limiting platform.

[0020] Beneficial effects:

[0021] In this invention, the first and second brackets are connected and fixed by a fastener in a snap-fit ​​manner, so that the heating element is stably fixed within the installation space formed by the first and second brackets. This avoids fixing the heating element to the base or heat-conducting bracket by riveting with a vacuum tube, facilitating assembly and disassembly without destructive removal and reducing maintenance costs. In addition, it also allows for easy disassembly by the user, improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the aerosol generating device provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first bracket, the second bracket, and the fixing member provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first support and the second support provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] In the picture:

[0026] X, first direction;

[0027] 10. Aerosol generating device;

[0028] 100. Aerosol-generating products;

[0029] 1. Heating element;

[0030] 2. First bracket; 21. First locking part; 22. First limiting part; 23. Positioning part; 24. First limiting platform;

[0031] 3. Second bracket; 31. Second snap-fit ​​part; 32. Second limiting part; 33. Positioning groove; 34. Second limiting platform;

[0032] 4. Fastener; 41. Slot; 411. End face;

[0033] 5. Guide surface;

[0034] 6. Sealing components;

[0035] 7. Mounting slot. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0039] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0040] Please see the appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 3 This embodiment relates to an aerosol generating device 10 (hereinafter referred to as "the device"). The aerosol generating device 10 includes a heating element 1, a first support 2, a second support 3, and a fixing member 4. The first support 2 and the second support 3 are joined together along a first direction X to form an installation space for accommodating the heating element 1. The outer walls of the first support 2 and the second support 3 are respectively provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion 21 and a second snap-fit ​​portion 31. A portion of the fixing member 4 is sleeved on the first support 2, and another portion of the fixing member 4 is sleeved on the second support 3. The fixing member 4 is provided with a third snap-fit ​​portion and a fourth snap-fit ​​portion. The first snap-fit ​​portion 21 snaps into the third snap-fit ​​portion, and the second snap-fit ​​portion 31 snaps into the fourth snap-fit ​​portion.

[0041] Specifically, the heating element 1 is an infrared heating tube, and a cylindrical chamber is formed inside the heating element 1. The chamber forms a region for containing and heating the aerosol generating product 100, thereby heating the aerosol generating product 100 and generating aerosol for the user to inhale.

[0042] It should be noted that the aerosol generating product 100 used in this embodiment has a block structure, specifically a short column block that is thin on both sides and thick in the middle. The aerosol generating product 100 may have an aerosol generating matrix.

[0043] As used herein, the term "aerosol-generating matrix" refers to a matrix capable of releasing volatile substances to form an inhalable aerosol. An aerosol-generating matrix may include tobacco-containing materials containing volatile tobacco flavor compounds that are released from the substrate upon heating. Specifically, an aerosol-generating matrix may be an aerosol-generating matrix containing liquid tobacco or solid tobacco. Alternatively, an aerosol-generating matrix may include non-tobacco materials. An aerosol-generating matrix may also include an aerosol forming agent. Examples of suitable aerosol forming agents are glycerol and propylene glycol.

[0044] Specifically, the first bracket 2 and the second bracket 3 are both cylindrical structures. After they are inserted together along the first direction X, they form an installation space surrounding the heating element 1. The first bracket 2 and the second bracket 3 are combined and connected for installing and fixing the heating element 1.

[0045] Furthermore, the fastener 4 is a ring-shaped metal part with certain strength and rigidity, and is not easily deformed. The fastener 4 can be placed in the installation space and the first snap-fit ​​part 21 is snapped into the third snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part 31 is snapped into the fourth snap-fit ​​part to realize the connection between the first bracket 2 and the second bracket 3; or it can be looped around the outside of the first bracket 2 and the second bracket 3, and the first snap-fit ​​part 21 is snapped into the third snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part 31 is snapped into the fourth snap-fit ​​part to realize the connection between the first bracket 2 and the second bracket 3. In this embodiment, the latter is selected for detailed description.

[0046] In this embodiment, the fastener 4 connects and fixes the first bracket 2 and the second bracket 3 in a snap-fit ​​manner, so that the heating element 1 is stably fixed in the installation space formed by the first bracket 2 and the second bracket 3, which facilitates assembly and disassembly without destructive removal and reduces maintenance costs; in addition, it also allows users to disassemble freely, improving the user experience.

[0047] Optionally, one of the first latching portion 21 and the third latching portion is a latch, and the other has a latching groove 41. Similarly, one of the second latching portion 31 and the fourth latching portion is a latch, and the other has a latching groove 41.

[0048] Specifically, the first snap-fit ​​part 21 is a buckle protruding from the outer wall of the first bracket 2; the second snap-fit ​​part 31 is a buckle protruding from the outer wall of the second bracket 3; and the third and fourth snap-fit ​​parts each have a corresponding slot 41. When the fastener 4 is fitted onto the outer wall of the first bracket 2 and the second bracket 3, the two buckles are respectively snapped into the slots 41.

[0049] Furthermore, the third and fourth latching parts are interconnected latching slots 41.

[0050] In this embodiment, two U-shaped slots 41 are connected to form a rectangular card hole, and the first carding part 21 and the second carding part 31 are respectively carded onto the two opposite end faces 411 of the card hole.

[0051] The following describes the assembly process of the heating element 1, the first bracket 2, the second bracket 3, and the fixing component 4.

[0052] First, insert one end of the heating element 1 into the first bracket 2 (or the second bracket 3) along the first direction X. Then, put the fixing member 4 on the first bracket 2 and complete the first snap-fit ​​part 21 snap-fit ​​into the third snap-fit ​​part. Next, put the second bracket 3 on the remaining part of the heating element 1 from the other end and complete the docking with the first bracket 2. At this time, the second snap-fit ​​part 31 snap-fit ​​into the fourth snap-fit ​​part.

[0053] Optionally, the first snap-fit ​​portion 21 and / or the second snap-fit ​​portion 31 are both flexible.

[0054] In this embodiment, snap-fit ​​assembly can be easily performed through the elastic first snap-fit ​​portion 21 and / or second snap-fit ​​portion 31.

[0055] Furthermore, at least one of the first latching portion 21 and the second latching portion 31 is provided with a guide surface 5 that is inclined relative to the first direction X, and the guide surface 5 is used to guide the fixing member 4 to slide along the guide surface 5.

[0056] In this embodiment, both the first snap-fit ​​portion 21 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 31 are provided with guide surfaces 5. During the insertion and assembly process of the first bracket 2 and the second bracket 3, the fastener 4 can complete the snap-fit ​​more efficiently through the guidance of the guide surfaces 5. The guide surfaces 5 can be curved or flat. Of course, if either the first snap-fit ​​portion 21 or the second snap-fit ​​portion 31 is provided with a guide surface 5, the first bracket 2 or the second bracket 3 with the guide surface 5 can be assembled last to ensure the effectiveness of the guide surface 5.

[0057] Optionally, the first bracket 2 is provided with a first limiting part 22, the second bracket 3 is provided with a second limiting part 32, and the two ends of the heating element 1 abut against the first limiting part 22 and the second limiting part 32 respectively.

[0058] Specifically, the first limiting part 22 and the second limiting part 32 are respectively formed by protruding inward from the inner walls of the first bracket 2 and the second bracket 3, and the ends of the first limiting part 22 and the second limiting part 32 respectively abut against the two ends of the heating element 1, thereby realizing the heating element 1 being fixed along the axial direction.

[0059] In one implementation of this embodiment, the first limiting part 22 and the second limiting part 32 are ring-shaped structures.

[0060] In other embodiments of this invention, the first limiting part 22 and the second limiting part 32 may be a single boss or multiple bosses spaced apart along the circumferential direction.

[0061] Furthermore, a sealing element 6 is provided between the heating element 1 and the first limiting part 22 and between the heating element 1 and the second limiting part 32.

[0062] Specifically, the sealing element 6 is a sealing ring, and limiting posts for the sealing element 6 are respectively provided inside the first bracket 2 and the second bracket 3. At the same time, the two sealing elements 6 are respectively sandwiched between the heating element 1 and the first limiting part 22 and between the heating element 1 and the second limiting part 32, and form an annular seal through elastic deformation.

[0063] Optionally, one of the first bracket 2 and the second bracket 3 is provided with a positioning part 23 protruding along the first direction X, and the other is provided with a positioning groove 33 along the first direction X, with the positioning part 23 inserted into the positioning groove 33.

[0064] Specifically, the first bracket 2 is provided with a trapezoidal positioning part 23, and the second bracket 3 is provided with a trapezoidal positioning groove 33. After the first bracket 2 and the second bracket 3 are docked in the first direction X, the positioning part 23 and the positioning groove 33 are inserted and engaged.

[0065] In this embodiment, the positioning part 23 and the positioning groove 33 cooperate to achieve mutual positioning of the first bracket 2 and the second bracket 3 in the circumferential direction, thereby ensuring that the first bracket 2 and the second bracket 3 have accurate docking positions in the circumferential direction, and providing a reference for the accurate positioning of other components of the first bracket 2 and the second bracket 3.

[0066] Optionally, the outer wall ring of the first bracket 2 is provided with a first limiting platform 24, and the outer wall ring of the second bracket 3 is provided with a second limiting platform 34, and the first limiting platform 24 and the second limiting platform 34 form an mounting groove 7 for the limiting fixing member 4 in the first direction X.

[0067] After the first bracket 2 and the second bracket 3 are docked, an annular mounting groove 7 is formed between the first limiting platform 24 and the second limiting platform 34. The fixing member 4 is placed inside the mounting groove 7, thereby constraining the degree of freedom of the fixing member 4 in the first direction X, and preventing the fixing member 4 from moving and causing the locking state to be destroyed.

[0068] Optionally, both the first snap-fit ​​portion 21 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 31 are provided with multiple portions spaced apart along the circumference.

[0069] In this embodiment, two first latching portions 21 are provided at intervals along the circumference of the first bracket 2, and correspondingly, two third latching portions are provided on the fixing member 4; two second latching portions 31 are provided at intervals along the circumference of the second bracket 3, and correspondingly, two fourth latching portions are provided on the fixing member 4.

[0070] By setting multiple first snap-fit ​​parts 21 and second snap-fit ​​parts 31 at intervals along the circumference, the tightness of the connection can be improved. At the same time, the uniform arrangement of the first snap-fit ​​parts 21 and second snap-fit ​​parts 31 along the circumference can further balance the force on the fastener 4, thereby ensuring the stability of the snap-fit ​​state.

[0071] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that, include: Heating element; A first bracket and a second bracket are joined together along a first direction to form an installation space for accommodating the heating element. The outer walls of the first bracket and the second bracket are respectively provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion and a second snap-fit ​​portion. The fastener is partially fitted onto the first bracket and partially fitted onto the second bracket. The fastener has a third snap-fit ​​part and a fourth snap-fit ​​part. The first snap-fit ​​part snaps into the third snap-fit ​​part, and the second snap-fit ​​part snaps into the fourth snap-fit ​​part.

2. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the first latching part and the third latching part is a latch, and the other has a slot.

3. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the second and fourth latching parts is a latch, and the other has a slot.

4. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first and second latching parts are snap fasteners, and the third and fourth latching parts are respectively formed with interconnected slots.

5. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener is looped around the outside of the first bracket and the second bracket.

6. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one of the first snap-fit ​​portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion is provided with a guide surface that is inclined relative to the first direction, and the guide surface is used to guide the fastener to slide along the guide surface.

7. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first bracket is provided with a first limiting part, the second bracket is provided with a second limiting part, and the two ends of the heating element abut against the first limiting part and the second limiting part, respectively.

8. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, A sealing element is provided between the heating element and the first limiting part, and between the heating element and the second limiting part.

9. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the first bracket and the second bracket has a positioning part protruding along the first direction, and the other has a positioning groove along the first direction, with the positioning part inserted into the positioning groove.

10. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall ring of the first bracket is provided with a first limiting platform, and the outer wall ring of the second bracket is provided with a second limiting platform. An installation groove for limiting the fixing member in the first direction is formed between the first limiting platform and the second limiting platform.

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