Aerosol-generating device

Abstract

The application discloses an aerosol generating device. The aerosol generating device is provided with a containing bin for containing an aerosol generating consumable, the aerosol generating consumable comprising a support and an aerosol generating article, the support being provided with a plurality of containing holes, the aerosol generating article being contained in the containing holes, the aerosol generating device comprising a pushing mechanism for pushing the aerosol generating article in the support out of the support and for recycling the aerosol generating article out of the support into the support. The aerosol generating device of the application embodiment contains the support and a plurality of aerosol generating articles on the support through the containing bin, the pushing mechanism can push the aerosol generating article out of the support for heating, and the aerosol generating article can be recycled into the support after heating, thereby increasing the number of puffs and facilitating the switching of the aerosol generating article.

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] Aerosol generating devices are small electronic devices that generate aerosols by heating an aerosol generating matrix using a non-combustible method. In related technologies, the number of suction ports on a single aerosol generating product is relatively small, and the operation of changing the aerosol generating product is relatively frequent, making it difficult to meet the continuous suction needs of heavy users. Therefore, how to increase the number of continuously operable suction ports on an aerosol generating device has become a technical problem to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides an aerosol generating apparatus.

[0004] The aerosol generating apparatus of this application embodiment is provided with a receiving chamber for containing aerosol generating consumables. The aerosol generating consumables include a support and an aerosol generating product. The support is provided with multiple receiving holes, and the aerosol generating product is contained in the receiving holes. The aerosol generating apparatus includes a pushing mechanism for pushing the aerosol generating product in the support out of the support and for recovering the aerosol generating product outside the support back into the support.

[0005] The aerosol generating apparatus of this application includes a receiving chamber that holds a support and multiple aerosol generating products on the support. The pushing mechanism can push the aerosol generating products out of the support for heating, and can recover the aerosol generating products back into the support after heating, thereby increasing the number of suction ports and facilitating the switching of aerosol generating products.

[0006] In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism includes a feeding drive and a pushing member. The feeding drive is used to drive the pushing member to move along the depth direction of the receiving hole, so that the pushing member pushes the aerosol-generated article in the receiving hole out of the receiving hole.

[0007] Thus, by driving the pusher to move along the depth direction of the receiving hole through the pusher, the pusher can push the aerosol generated product in the receiving hole out of the receiving hole, or push the aerosol generated product located outside the receiving hole back into the receiving hole, thereby realizing the switching of aerosol generated products, improving convenience, and helping to continuously generate aerosols in the aerosol generating device, realizing large-scale suction.

[0008] In some embodiments, the pusher includes a first pusher, a second pusher, and a push rod. The first pusher and the second pusher are spaced apart along the depth direction of the receiving hole. The push rod connects the first pusher and the second pusher. The first pusher is connected to a pusher drive. Under the drive of the pusher drive, the first pusher pushes the aerosol-generated product in the receiving hole out of the receiving hole, and the second pusher pushes the aerosol-generated product located outside the receiving hole back into the receiving hole.

[0009] Thus, with the first and second pushing parts located on opposite sides of the bracket along the depth of the receiving hole, the first and second pushing parts can push the aerosol generating product from one side to the other in the direction of the receiving hole depth, making the movement posture of the aerosol generating product exiting and entering the receiving hole more stable.

[0010] In some embodiments, the bracket has a notch that penetrates both ends of the bracket, the notch penetrates the outer peripheral surface of the bracket and communicates with the receiving hole, the push rod includes a first connecting part, a second connecting part and a connecting rod, the first connecting part connects the first pushing part and one end of the connecting rod, the second connecting part connects the second pushing part and the other end of the connecting rod, both the first connecting part and the second connecting part are bent relative to the connecting rod, and the first connecting part can move in the notch under the drive of the push drive member.

[0011] Thus, the first connecting part connects the first pushing part and one end of the connecting rod, and the second connecting part connects the second pushing part and the other end of the connecting rod. Both the first connecting part and the second connecting part are bent relative to the connecting rod. The first connecting part can move in the notch, thereby reducing the space occupied by the pushing part as a whole, making the structure more compact, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the aerosol generating device.

[0012] In some embodiments, the second pushing part is a hollow tube; or, the second pushing part is a pressing block.

[0013] Thus, by using a hollow tube as the second pushing part, the aerosol generated by the aerosol generating product can overflow along the second pushing part for suction. When the second pushing part is a compact, the contact area between the second pushing part and the aerosol generating product is large, resulting in better motion stability.

[0014] In some embodiments, the pushing mechanism further includes an elastic element, which is spaced apart from the pushing element along the depth direction of the receiving hole. The elastic element is used to undergo elastic deformation under the action of the aerosol generating product during the process of the pushing element driving the aerosol generating product to move out of the receiving hole, and to recover its deformation when the pushing element unloads the force on the aerosol generating product, so as to push the aerosol generating product back into the receiving hole.

[0015] In this way, by setting the elastic element at intervals with the pusher along the depth direction of the receiving hole, the elastic element will also undergo elastic deformation as the aerosol generating product moves with the aerosol generating product during the process of the pusher driving the aerosol generating product to move towards the receiving hole, and will recover its deformation when the pusher unloads the force on the aerosol generating product. Thus, the elastic force of the elastic element can be used to push the aerosol generating product back, which can save the driving and pushing parts and reduce the space occupied.

[0016] In some embodiments, there are two pushers and two pushers, with one pusher and one pusher corresponding to each other, and the two pushers are spaced apart along the depth direction of the receiving hole.

[0017] One of the pusher drives the corresponding pusher to move along the depth direction of the receiving hole, so that the pusher pushes the aerosol-generated product in the receiving hole out of the receiving hole. The other pusher drives the corresponding pusher to move along the depth direction of the receiving hole, so that the pusher pushes the aerosol-generated product outside the receiving hole back into the receiving hole.

[0018] Thus, by having two pusher components and two corresponding pushers spaced along the depth direction of the receiving hole, the two pusher components drive the corresponding pushers to complete the pushing and retraction of the aerosol-generated product. This facilitates precise control of the switching action of the aerosol-generated product, enriches the driving methods of the pusher components, and improves the universality of the pusher mechanism in different types of appliances.

[0019] In some embodiments, the pusher can be combined with the aerosol-generating article, and the pusher drive is also used to pull the aerosol-generating article located outside the receiving hole back into the receiving hole by the pusher.

[0020] In this way, by combining the pusher with the aerosol-generated product, the pusher can independently complete the actions of pushing out and retrieving the aerosol-generated product, thereby reducing the number of parts and saving space.

[0021] In some embodiments, the actuating element is attached to the aerosol-generating article by magnetic attraction or adhesive bonding; or,

[0022] One end of the pusher has a gripper structure, which clamps one end of the aerosol-generating article to bond it with the aerosol-generating article; or,

[0023] The pusher can be inserted into the aerosol-generating article to bond with it.

[0024] In this way, the pusher is combined with the aerosol generating product by magnetic attraction, adhesion, clamping or insertion, which makes the process of combining and separating the pusher with the aerosol generating product simple and reliable, and can save the parts on the other side of the bracket used to push the aerosol generating product, thus reducing the space occupied.

[0025] In some embodiments, the pusher drive includes a lead screw motor, a pusher is sleeved on the lead screw of the lead screw motor, and the inner wall of the pusher is provided with threads that mate with the lead screw.

[0026] Thus, through the threaded engagement between the first pushing part and the lead screw motor, the lead screw motor can drive the first pushing part, the push rod, and the second pushing part to move linearly as a whole through the rotation of the lead screw. The structure and linkage method are simple, easy to manufacture, and highly stable.

[0027] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating apparatus further includes a heating mechanism, a pushing mechanism configured to push the aerosol-generated article in the support toward the heating mechanism, and a mechanism for recovering the aerosol-generated article outside the support from the heating mechanism back into the support.

[0028] In this way, the aerosol-generated product in the support is pushed out of the support by the pushing mechanism, the aerosol-generated product removed from the support is heated by the heating mechanism, and the pushing mechanism pushes the aerosol-generated product back into the support. Thus, the heating mechanism can sequentially heat the aerosol-generated products removed from different receiving holes, increase the number of continuous suction ports, and at the same time reduce the replacement frequency of aerosol generation consumables.

[0029] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating apparatus includes a rotation drive mechanism for driving a support to rotate so that at least one receiving hole is aligned with a heating mechanism along the axial direction of the receiving hole.

[0030] Thus, by rotating the support through the drive mechanism, at least one receiving hole is aligned with the heating mechanism along the axial direction of the receiving hole, thereby facilitating the pusher mechanism to push the aerosol-generated product between the receiving hole and the heating chamber along the axial direction of the receiving hole.

[0031] 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

[0032] 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:

[0033] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the aerosol generation system according to an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the aerosol generation system according to an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generation system according to an embodiment of this application with part of the shell removed;

[0036] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-section of the aerosol generation system along the BB direction;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the aerosol generation consumable according to an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the combination of the rotation drive mechanism and the aerosol generation consumable in the embodiments of this application;

[0039] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the bracket according to an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generation system according to another embodiment of this application, with part of the shell removed;

[0041] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of a bracket according to another embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of a bracket according to another embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 11 This is a perspective view of a bracket according to another embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 12 This is an exploded schematic diagram of an aerosol generation system according to another embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the rotatable connection between the shell and the cover in an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding connection between the shell and the cover in an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 15 This is a perspective view of the cover body according to an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 16 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-section of the aerosol generation system along the FF direction;

[0049] Figure 17 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the rotating motor according to an embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 18 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the pusher motor according to an embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 19 This is a perspective view of the rotation detection component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 20 This is a perspective view of the position sensor according to an embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 21 This is one of the perspective schematic diagrams of the feeding mechanism according to the embodiments of this application;

[0054] Figure 22 This is one of the cross-sectional schematic diagrams of the feeding mechanism according to the embodiments of this application;

[0055] Figure 23 yes Figure 22 One of the schematic diagrams showing the elastic deformation of the elastic element in the feeding mechanism;

[0056] Figure 24 yes Figure 22 The second schematic diagram of elastic deformation of the elastic element in the feeding mechanism;

[0057] Figure 25 This is a second perspective view of the feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of this application;

[0058] Figure 26 yes Figure 25 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism;

[0059] Figure 27 This is the third perspective view of the feeding mechanism according to the embodiments of this application;

[0060] Figure 28 yes Figure 27 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism;

[0061] Figure 29 yes Figure 27 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the pushing component in the feeding mechanism;

[0062] Figure 30 This is the fourth exploded perspective view of the feeding mechanism of the embodiment of this application;

[0063] Figure 31 yes Figure 30 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism in the assembled state;

[0064] Figure 32 This is the fifth perspective view of the feeding mechanism according to the embodiments of this application;

[0065] Figure 33 yes Figure 33 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism;

[0066] Figure 34 yes Figure 33 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the pushing component in the feeding mechanism.

[0067] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0068] 100-Aerosol generation system, 10-Aerosol generation device, 11-Containing bin, 12-Pushing mechanism, 121-Pushing drive component, 1211-Screw motor, 1212-Screw, 1213-Pushing motor, 1214-First extension shaft, 1215-Second extension shaft, 1216-Gear drive motor, 1217-Drive wheel, 122-Pushing component, 1221-First pushing part, 1222-Second pushing part, 1223-Push rod, 1231-First connecting part, 1232-Second connecting part, 1233-Connecting rod, 1224- Push cylinder, 1225-magnetic suction component, 1226-gripper structure, 124-push detection assembly, 1241-detection device, 1241a-push Hall sensor, 1241b-push detection chip, 1242-fitting structure, 1242a-push magnet, 1243-loading component, 1243a-first loading slot, 1243b-second loading slot, 1244-position sensor, 1244a-position Hall sensor, 1244b-position detection board, 1245-position mating component, 1245a-position mating magnet, 126-elastic component;

[0069] 13-Heating mechanism, 131-Heating chamber, 132-Receiving component, 133-Heating element, 14-Suction nozzle, 141-Air outlet channel, 15-Rotation drive mechanism, 151-Rotation drive component, 1511-Rotation motor, 152-Drive shaft, 1521-First rotation shaft, 1522-Second rotation shaft, 153-Drive part, 1531-Limiting protrusion, 154-Flat part, 1541-Protrusion strip, 155-Rotation detection component, 1551-Sensing device, 1551a-Rotation Hall sensor, 1551b-Rotation detection chip, 1552-Matching component, 1552a-Rotation magnet, 1553-Bearing part, 1553a-First bearing groove, 1553b-Second bearing groove;

[0070] 16-Shell, 161-Base plate, 162-Partition, 163-Slide rail, 164-Slide groove, 1611-Limiting block, 17-Cover, 171-Pressure plate, 1711-Connecting hole, 172-Rotating shaft, 173-Insertion hole, 174-Guide rib, 175-Clamping part, 1751-Clamping rib, 1752-Clamping groove, 18-Spare compartment, 181-Installation structure, 1811-Support column;

[0071] 20-Aerosol generation consumables, 21-Support, 211-Accommodation hole, 2115-Chamfer, 2116-Support part, 212-Positioning structure, 213-Positioning hole, 2131-Inlet section, 2132-Positioning section, 2133-Stop surface, 2134-Allowance hole, 2135-Limiting hole, 214-First end face, 215-Second end face, 216-Outer peripheral surface, 217-Notch, 218-Weight reduction hole, 22-Aerosol generation product, 221-Aerosol generation matrix, 223-Support section, 23-Moisture-proof membrane. Detailed Implementation

[0072] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0073] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. 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 indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0074] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0075] In this application, unless otherwise expressly 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 being 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 being 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.

[0076] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, various specific examples of processes and materials are provided in this application, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0077] In related technologies, aerosol generating devices extract heated aerosol products through openings in the outer casing and replace them with fresh aerosol products via a moving mechanism inside the casing. This replacement method still requires manual operation by the user, which is rather cumbersome. To achieve automatic replacement of aerosol products, a waste bin can be installed inside the aerosol generating device. An internal moving mechanism transfers the heated aerosol products to the waste bin. While this method eliminates the need for user operation, the waste bin occupies a large internal space with low space utilization, necessitating a corresponding increase in the size of the aerosol generating device. It also requires additional cleaning, limiting the improvement in ease of use.

[0078] Please see Figures 1-3 This application provides an aerosol generation system 100, which may include an aerosol generation device 10, an aerosol generation consumable 20, and an aerosol generation article 22.

[0079] The aerosol generating device 10 is a structure capable of generating aerosols by applying resistance heating, electromagnetic heating, infrared heating, microwave heating, or other methods to the aerosol generating matrix 221. An aerosol generating consumable 20 is replaceably mounted on the aerosol generating device 10, allowing the device to heat the aerosol generating matrix 221 within the consumable 20 to generate aerosols.

[0080] In some embodiments of this application, the aerosol generating device 10 includes a heating mechanism 13, which has a heating chamber 131 for providing a space for heating and atomizing the aerosol generating matrix 221.

[0081] In some embodiments of this application, the aerosol generating apparatus 10 includes a rotation drive mechanism 15, which is used to drive the aerosol generating consumable 20 and / or the aerosol generating product 22 to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the position of the aerosol generating product 22.

[0082] In some embodiments of this application, the aerosol generating apparatus 10 includes a pushing mechanism 12, which is used to push the aerosol generating product 22 rotated to a fixed position into the heating chamber 131, and to push the heated aerosol generating product 22 out of the heating chamber 131 and back to its original position.

[0083] The working principle of the aerosol generation system 100 is as follows: the aerosol generation consumable 20 carries multiple aerosol generation products 22 and is aligned and assembled with the rotation drive mechanism 15, and is installed in the aerosol generation device 10, so that the position of one of the aerosol generation products 22 corresponds to the pushing mechanism 12 and the heating mechanism 13; the pushing mechanism 12 pushes the aerosol generation product 22 at the corresponding position into the heating chamber 131, and the heating mechanism 13 heats the aerosol generation product 22; after heating is completed, the pushing mechanism 12 pushes the aerosol generation product 22 in the heating chamber 131 back to its original position in the aerosol generation consumable; then, the rotation drive mechanism 15 drives the aerosol generation consumable 20 to rotate, changing the position of the aerosol generation product 22, so that another unheated aerosol generation product 22 corresponds to the position of the pushing mechanism 12 and the heating mechanism 13; the pushing mechanism 12 pushes another unheated aerosol generation product 22 into the heating chamber 131 for heating. Repeat the above steps of pushing, heating, and rotating until all aerosol products 22 on the aerosol generating consumable 20 have been heated. By coordinating the rotation drive mechanism 15, the pushing mechanism 12, and the heating mechanism 13, multiple aerosol generating products 22 can be heated alternately, thereby increasing the number of suction ports and improving the user experience.

[0084] After the aerosol generation products 22 on the aerosol generation consumable 20 have been heated and have exited the heating chamber 131 and returned to their original positions, the user can remove the consumed aerosol generation consumable 20 from the aerosol generation device 10 and replace it with a new aerosol generation consumable 20.

[0085] Thus, the aerosol generating device 10 can automatically rotate the heating of the aerosol generating product 22 inside the device, eliminating the need for manual operation by the user, improving ease of use, saving space, and facilitating product miniaturization. Furthermore, the outer surface of the aerosol generating device 10 does not require a separate opening for the removal of the aerosol generating product 22, improving the sealing of the suction process. In addition, the aerosol generating product 22 on the aerosol generating consumable 20 can be individually replaced after removal, resulting in a large number of reusable parts and improving environmental friendliness.

[0086] The specific composition of the aerosol generating matrix 221 is not limited herein. Exemplarily, in some embodiments, the aerosol generating matrix 221 may include plant components, auxiliary components, smoke-generating agent components, binder components, etc. The aerosol generating matrix 221 may be in a fully solid or semi-solid state. The aerosol generating matrix 221 may be prepared using processes such as rolling, slurry preparation, die casting, and extrusion.

[0087] Aerosol generating matrix 221 is heated and atomized to form an aerosol. The aerosol can be visible or invisible and may include vapor (e.g., fine particulate matter in a gaseous state, which is typically liquid or solid at room temperature) as well as liquid droplets of gas and condensed vapor. Users can inhale the aerosol into their mouth, nasal cavity, or lungs through their mouth or nose. The aerosol inhaled into the user's respiratory system can be used for various purposes such as food, medicine, and health care.

[0088] When the aerosol generating matrix 221 is in a completely solid state, the aerosol generating matrix 221 can be in various shapes such as sheet, block, rod, and tube.

[0089] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The aerosol generating apparatus 10 of this application embodiment is provided with a receiving chamber 11, which is used to receive aerosol generating consumable 22. The aerosol generating consumable 22 includes a support 21 and the aerosol generating consumable 22. The support 21 is provided with a plurality of receiving holes 211, and the aerosol generating consumable 22 is received in the receiving holes 211. The aerosol generating apparatus 10 includes a pushing mechanism 12, which is used to push the aerosol generating product 22 in the support 21 out of the support 21 and to recycle the aerosol generating product 22 outside the support 21 back into the support 21.

[0090] The aerosol generating apparatus 10 of this application embodiment contains a support 21 and multiple aerosol generating products 22 on the support 21 through a receiving chamber 11. The pushing mechanism 12 can push the aerosol generating products 22 out of the support 21 for heating, and can recover the aerosol generating products 22 back into the support 21 after heating, thereby increasing the number of suction ports and facilitating the switching of aerosol generating products 22.

[0091] Optionally, each receiving hole 211 may contain at least one aerosol-generating article 22. For example, each receiving hole 211 may contain one aerosol-generating article.

[0092] Optionally, the upper part of the bracket 21 has a receiving hole 211 that accommodates the aerosol generating product 22, while the other part of the receiving hole 211 may be empty or may accommodate a counterweight or other components.

[0093] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 17 In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device 10 includes a pushing mechanism 12, a rotation driving mechanism 15, and a rotation detection component 155. The pushing mechanism 12 is used to push the aerosol generating consumable 20 in the support 21 out of the support 21 and to recycle the aerosol generating consumable 20 outside the support 21 back into the support 21. The rotation driving mechanism 15 is used to drive the support 21 to rotate. The rotation driving mechanism 15 includes a rotation motor 1511. The motor shaft of the rotation motor 1511 includes a first rotation shaft 1521 and a second rotation shaft 1522 extending from both sides of the rotation motor 1511. The first rotation shaft 1521 is poweredly connected to the support 21. The rotation detection component 155 cooperates with the second rotation shaft 1522 to detect the rotation parameters of the motor shaft of the rotation motor 1511.

[0094] The aerosol generating device 10 of this application extends from both sides of the rotating motor 1511 via a first rotating shaft 1521 and a second rotating shaft 1522. The first rotating shaft 1521 is poweredly connected to the bracket 21. The rotation detection component 155 cooperates with the second rotating shaft 1522 to detect the rotation parameters of the motor shaft of the rotating motor 1511. Thus, the rotation parameters of the motor shaft of the rotating motor 1511 reflect the rotation process of the bracket 21, which helps to accurately control the rotation angle of the bracket 21. It can also provide real-time feedback and control of the position of the receiving hole 211 on the bracket 21, thereby cooperating with the feeding mechanism 12 to achieve precise control of the switching of the aerosol generating product 22.

[0095] Specifically, the first rotating shaft 1521 and the second rotating shaft 1522 extend out on both sides of the rotating motor 1511 along the axial direction of the motor shaft. With the axial direction of the motor shaft of the rotating motor 1511 as the up and down direction, the first rotating shaft 1521 can be located at the upper end or the lower end of the motor, and correspondingly, the second rotating shaft 1522 is located at the lower end or the upper end of the motor.

[0096] The rotation parameters of the motor shaft of the rotating motor 1511 may include, but are not limited to, the number of rotations, the rotation angle, and the rotation duration. The first rotating shaft 1521 and the second rotating shaft 1522 may rotate synchronously on the same axis. The first rotating shaft 1521 may be directly connected to the bracket 21, or it may be connected to the bracket 21 through a coupling, gear, belt, chain, magnetic coupling, friction drive, or other means.

[0097] For example, the first rotating shaft 1521 is fixedly connected to the bracket 21, and the second rotating shaft 1522 rotates synchronously with the first rotating shaft 1521. Then the number of rotations and rotation angle of the bracket 21 are consistent with the number of rotations and rotation angle of the second rotating shaft 1522. By detecting the number of rotations of the second rotating shaft 1522 in real time through the rotation detection component 155, the real-time number of rotations and rotation angle of the bracket 21 can be fed back, thereby determining the position of the multiple receiving holes 211 on the bracket 21 along the circumference of the bracket 21.

[0098] Optionally, the aerosol generating device 10 also includes a control center, which is used to receive the rotation parameters detected by the rotation detection component 155 and to control the action of the rotation drive mechanism 15 according to the rotation parameters, thereby achieving precise control of the position rotation of the aerosol generating product 22.

[0099] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, the rotation detection assembly 155 includes a sensing device 1551 and a mating member 1552. The sensing device 1551 is disposed on one side of the second rotation shaft 1522; the mating member 1552 is disposed on the second rotation shaft 1522. The sensing device 1551 and the mating member 1552 cooperate to detect the rotation parameters of the motor shaft of the rotating motor 1511.

[0100] Thus, by setting the sensing device 1551 on one side of the second rotating shaft 1522 and the cooperating component 1552 on the second rotating shaft 1522, the sensing device 1551 and the cooperating component 1552 cooperate to detect the rotation parameters of the rotating motor 1511, thereby reducing structural interference and improving the accuracy and timeliness of rotation parameter detection.

[0101] Specifically, the mating member 1552 may be fixedly mounted on the second rotating shaft 1522 and move synchronously with the second rotating shaft 1522 relative to the sensing device 1551. The sensing device 1551 may detect the rotation parameters of the motor shaft of the rotating motor 1511 based on the position change of the mating member 1552 as it rotates with the second rotating shaft 1522.

[0102] The mating member 1552 can be located at the axial end or peripheral surface of the second rotating shaft 1522, and the sensing device 1551 can be disposed on the left, right, front, rear, or lower side of the second rotating shaft 1522. For example, the mating member 1552 is disposed at the end of the second rotating shaft 1522 axially away from the rotating motor 1511, and the sensing device 1551 is disposed on the lower side of the second rotating shaft 1522, and the sensing device 1551 is spaced apart from and opposite to the mating member 1552 along the axial direction of the second rotating shaft 1522.

[0103] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 19 In some embodiments, the sensing device 1551 includes a rotation Hall sensor 1551a, and the mating member 1552 includes a rotation magnet 1552a, with the N pole and S pole of the rotation magnet 1552a arranged radially along the second rotation axis 1522.

[0104] Thus, by rotating the N and S poles of magnet 1552a to be arranged radially along the second rotating shaft 1522, the magnetic field distribution direction of magnet 1552a changes with the rotation of the second rotating shaft 1522. As a result, the rotating Hall sensor 1551a can sense the change in the magnetic field formed by magnet 1552a and accordingly obtain the rotation parameters of the second rotating shaft 1522.

[0105] Specifically, the rotating magnet 1552a can be disc-shaped or ring-shaped. Taking a disc-shaped rotating magnet 1552a as an example, both its N and S poles are semi-circular, and a diameter of the rotating magnet 1552a forms the boundary line between its N and S poles. The rotating magnet 1552a can be coaxially assembled with the second rotating shaft 1522, so that the rotating magnet 1552a rotates around its own center along the second rotating shaft 1522. Thus, during the rotation of the rotating magnet 1552a, the range of the magnetic field generated by the rotating magnet 1552a along the axial direction of the second rotating shaft 1522 remains basically unchanged, and the rotating Hall sensor 1551a can always be located in the magnetic field generated by the rotating magnet 1552a. The rotating Hall sensor 1551a can be located on the front, rear, left, right, or lower side of the rotating magnet 1552a.

[0106] The rotational Hall sensor 1551a operates based on the Hall effect and can detect the presence, intensity, and direction of a magnetic field. During the rotation of the rotating magnet 1552a, the magnetic field generated by the rotating magnet 1552a changes. The rotational Hall sensor 1551a senses this change and converts it into a corresponding electrical signal to provide feedback on the rotation of the rotating magnet 1552a, that is, to provide feedback on the rotation parameters of the second rotating shaft 1522.

[0107] Optionally, please refer to Figure 19The rotation Hall sensor 1551a is equipped with a rotation detection chip 1551b, which is aligned with the rotation magnet 1552a along its axial direction. Thus, the magnetic lines of force formed by the rotation magnet 1552a can pass parallel to the rotation detection chip 1551b.

[0108] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the mating member 1552 includes a support portion 1553, which is sleeved on one end of the second rotating shaft 1522, and the rotating magnet 1552a is mounted on the support portion 1553.

[0109] Thus, by mounting the bearing part 1553 on one end of the second rotating shaft 1522, the rotating magnet 1552a is installed on the bearing part 1553, thereby stabilizing the position of the rotating magnet 1552a and improving the stability of the rotating Hall sensor 1551a in detecting the magnetic field formed by the rotating magnet 1552a.

[0110] Specifically, the support portion 1553 is sleeved on the end of the second rotating shaft 1522 away from the rotating motor 1511. A first support groove 1553a and a second support groove 1553b are formed on opposite sides of the support portion 1553 along the axial direction of the second rotating shaft 1522, respectively. The first support groove 1553a and the second support groove 1553b can be separated and not connected. The openings of the first support groove 1553a and the second support groove 1553b face opposite directions along the axial direction of the second rotating shaft 1522. The second rotating shaft 1522 extends at least partially into the first support groove 1553a, and the rotating magnet 1552a can be partially or completely accommodated in the second support groove 1553b. The side of the rotating magnet 1552a away from the bottom surface of the second support groove 1553b can be exposed through the opening of the second support groove 1553b and is opposite to the rotating Hall sensor 1551a.

[0111] In some extended embodiments, the rotation detection assembly 155 further includes an angle sensor (not shown), which is disposed on at least one side of the aerosol generating consumable 20. A mating element (not shown) is provided on the support 21, and the mating element and the angle sensor cooperate to detect the rotation angle of the support 21. The angle sensor may be disposed on one radial side of the aerosol generating consumable 20. Alternatively, multiple angle sensors may be provided, spaced circumferentially around the periphery of the support 21.

[0112] Please see Figure 7 , Figure 9 and Figure 10In some embodiments, the bracket 21 is provided with a positioning structure 212, and a driving part 153 is provided on the first rotating shaft 1521. The driving part 153 is combined with the positioning structure 212, and the first rotating shaft 1521 drives the bracket 21 to rotate through the driving part 153.

[0113] Thus, by combining the driving part 153 on the first rotating shaft 1521 with the positioning structure 212, the bracket 21 is driven to rotate, thereby making the connection stability between the first rotating shaft 1521 and the bracket 21 better.

[0114] Specifically, the positioning structure 212 can be a positioning hole 213 or a positioning shaft (not shown).

[0115] Optionally, the positioning structure 212 is located at the center of the bracket 21, and the driving part 153 is connected to the positioning structure 212 along the axial direction of the first rotating shaft 1521, so that the bracket 21 rotates with the position of the positioning structure 212 as the rotation center, and the coaxiality of the first rotating shaft 1521 and the bracket 21 is relatively high when they rotate.

[0116] Multiple receiving holes 211 may be distributed around the center of the support 21. During the rotation of the support 21 by the positioning structure 212, each receiving hole 211 may rotate sequentially to the position of another adjacent receiving hole 211, thereby replacing the heated aerosol generating product 22 with a fresh aerosol generating product 22.

[0117] The drive unit 153 is located at the end of the drive shaft 152 away from the rotating motor 1511. The drive unit 153 can be fixedly connected to the positioning structure 212 by at least one of the following methods: snap-fit ​​connection, tenon and mortise connection, bushing connection, fitting, adhesive connection, etc. When the positioning structure 212 is a positioning hole 213, the drive unit 153 is at least partially accommodated in the positioning hole 213. Furthermore, the shape and size of the drive unit 153 are matched with the positioning hole 213, so that the peripheral surface of the drive unit 153 is tightly engaged with the hole wall of the positioning hole 213, thereby enabling the drive shaft 152 to drive the bracket 21 to rotate through the cooperation of the drive unit 153 and the positioning hole 213.

[0118] Optionally, the positioning structure 212 is an axisymmetric structure. An axisymmetric structure means that the cross-sectional shape of the positioning structure 212 can be folded and overlapped along a certain axis. For example, the cross-section of the positioning structure 212 can be one of a polygon, a racetrack shape, an ellipse, or a quincunx shape. Figure 10 In the example, the cross-sectional area of ​​the positioning hole 213 is rectangular, such as... Figure 11 In the example, the cross-sectional area of ​​the positioning hole 213 is pentagonal.

[0119] Please see Figure 11In some embodiments, the support 21 is cylindrical, and there are multiple receiving holes 211. The multiple receiving holes 211 are spaced apart along the circumference of the support 21. The cross-section of the positioning structure 212 is polygonal, and along the radial direction of the support 21, one side of the polygon is aligned with the center of one of the receiving holes 211.

[0120] Thus, one edge of the polygonal bracket 21 is aligned radially with the center of one of the receiving holes 211, thereby facilitating the assembly and positioning of the bracket 21 by means of the positioning structure 212.

[0121] Specifically, the polygon can be a triangle, quadrilateral, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, etc. To increase the number of aerosol-generating articles 22 that the support 21 can accommodate, the polygon can have five or more sides. Alignment of at least one side of the polygon with the center of a receiving hole 211 along the radial direction of the support 21 means that the midpoint of at least one side of the polygon is aligned with the center of a receiving hole 211 along the radial direction of the support 21. At the beginning of heating each aerosol-generating consumable 20, a receiving hole 211 aligned with the center of one side of the polygon along the radial direction of the support 21 can be quickly positioned, and this receiving hole 211 serves as the starting point for the rotation of the support 21, thereby allowing the aerosol-generating articles 22 in the receiving hole 211 to begin changing positions and be heated one by one.

[0122] It is easy to understand that, in order for the support 21 to rotate via the positioning structure 212 to achieve the rotation of the positions of each aerosol generating article 22, each rotation of the positioning structure 212 and the support 21 should cause the receiving hole 211 to move along the circumference of the support 21 to the position of another adjacent receiving hole 211. In some embodiments, the relative positions of one or more aerosol generating articles 22 that are being heated or are to be heated with the pushing mechanism 12 and the heating mechanism 13 can always be consistent. With the repeated action of the pushing mechanism 12, the aerosol generating articles 22 can be rotated and heated one by one in the heating mechanism 13 at a fixed position.

[0123] In some embodiments, a plurality of receiving holes 211 are equidistantly spaced along the circumference of the support 21, and the cross-section of the positioning structure 212 is a regular polygon. Each side of the polygon can be aligned radially with the center of a receiving hole 211 along the support 21, further ensuring the positioning accuracy of the plurality of receiving holes 211 before and after the support 21 rotates, and after all aerosol production products are rotated for heating, the support 21 does not need to be reset to the initial position of heating and can be replaced as a whole.

[0124] Please see Figure 11 In some implementations, the ratio of the number of receiving holes 211 to the number of sides of the polygon is an integer.

[0125] Thus, the ratio of the number of accommodating holes 211 to the number of sides of the polygon is an integer, which facilitates manufacturing and helps to simplify the design of the rotation mechanism of the positioning structure 212.

[0126] Specifically, taking a pentagonal polygon as an example, the number of holes 211 can be an integer multiple of 5, such as five, ten, fifteen, etc.

[0127] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 18 In some embodiments, the pushing mechanism 12 includes a pushing motor 1213 and a pushing member 122. The motor shaft of the pushing motor 1213 includes a first extending shaft 1214 and a second extending shaft 1215 extending from both sides of the pushing motor 1213. The first extending shaft 1214 is poweredly connected to the pushing member 122. The pushing motor 1213 pushes the aerosol-generated product 22 in the support 21 outward from the support 21 through the pushing member 122.

[0128] The aerosol generating device 10 also includes a feeding detection component 124, which cooperates with the second extension shaft 1215 to detect the rotation parameters of the motor shaft of the feeding motor 1213.

[0129] The aerosol generating device 10 of this application extends from both sides of the pusher motor 1213 via a first extension shaft 1214 and a second extension shaft 1215. The first extension shaft 1214 is poweredly connected to the pusher 122. The pusher motor 1213 pushes the aerosol generating product 22 outward from the support 21 via the pusher 122, thereby switching the aerosol generating product 22. The pusher detection component 124 cooperates with the second extension shaft 1215 to detect the rotation parameters of the motor shaft of the pusher motor 1213. Thus, the rotation parameters of the motor shaft of the pusher motor 1213 reflect the activity process of the pusher 122, which helps to accurately and timely control the distance, direction, and time of the pusher 122's movement. This, in turn, cooperates with the rotation drive mechanism 15 to achieve precise control of the switching of the aerosol generating product 22.

[0130] Specifically, the first extension shaft 1214 and the second extension shaft 1215 extend on both sides of the pusher motor 1213 along the motor shaft axis, with the motor shaft axis of the pusher motor 1213 as the up and down direction. The first extension shaft 1214 can be located at the upper end or the lower end of the motor, and correspondingly, the second extension shaft 1215 is located at the lower end or the upper end of the motor.

[0131] The rotation parameters of the motor shaft of the pusher motor 1213 may include, but are not limited to, the number of rotations, the rotation angle, and the rotation duration. The first extension shaft 1214 and the second extension shaft 1215 can rotate synchronously on the same axis. The first extension shaft 1214 can be connected to the pusher 122 through a transmission method such as gears, belts, chains, lead screws, cams, magnetic coupling, or friction transmission. The rotation of the first extension shaft 1214 and the second extension shaft 1215 can be converted into linear motion of the pusher 122.

[0132] For example, the first extension shaft 1214 is connected to the pusher 122 via a lead screw, and the second extension shaft 1215 rotates synchronously with the first extension shaft 1214. The linear movement distance and direction of the pusher 122 correspond to the rotation parameters of the second extension shaft 1215. By detecting the rotation parameters of the second extension shaft 1215 in real time through the rotation detection component 155, the real-time movement distance and direction of the pusher 122 can be calculated, thereby determining the position of the aerosol generating product 22 pushed by the pusher 122.

[0133] Optionally, the axial direction of the motor shaft of the pusher motor 1213 is parallel to the axial direction of the motor shaft of the rotary motor 1511.

[0134] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the feeding detection assembly 124 includes a detection device 1241 and a mating structure 1242. The detection device 1241 is disposed on one side of the second extension shaft 1215; the mating structure 1242 is disposed on the second extension shaft 1215. The detection device 1241 and the mating structure 1242 cooperate to detect the rotation parameters of the motor shaft.

[0135] Thus, by setting the detection device 1241 on one side of the second extension shaft 1215 and the cooperating structure 1242 on the second extension shaft 1215, the detection device 1241 and the cooperating structure 1242 cooperate to detect the rotation parameters of the pusher motor 1213, thereby reducing structural interference and improving the accuracy and timeliness of rotation parameter detection.

[0136] Specifically, the mating structure 1242 may be fixedly mounted on the second extension shaft 1215 and move synchronously with the second extension shaft 1215 relative to the detection device 1241. The detection device 1241 may detect the rotation parameters of the motor shaft of the pusher motor 1213 based on the position change of the mating structure 1242 as it rotates with the second extension shaft 1215.

[0137] The mating structure 1242 can be located at the axial end or peripheral surface of the second extension shaft 1215, and the detection device 1241 can be disposed on the left, right, front, rear, upper, or lower side of the second extension shaft 1215. For example, the mating structure 1242 is disposed at the end of the second extension shaft 1215 axially away from the pusher motor 1213, and the detection device 1241 is disposed on the lower side of the second extension shaft 1215, and the detection device 1241 is spaced apart from and opposite to the mating structure 1242 along the axial direction of the second extension shaft 1215.

[0138] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the detection device 1241 includes a pusher Hall sensor 1241a, and the mating structure 1242 includes a pusher magnet 1242a, with the N pole and S pole of the pusher magnet 1242a arranged radially along the second extension shaft 1215.

[0139] Thus, by arranging the N and S poles of the pusher magnet 1242a radially along the second extension shaft 1215, the magnetic field distribution direction of the pusher magnet 1242a changes with the rotation of the second extension shaft 1215. As a result, the pusher Hall sensor 1241a can sense the change in the magnetic field formed by the pusher magnet 1242a and accordingly obtain the rotation parameters of the second extension shaft 1215.

[0140] Specifically, the pusher magnet 1242a can be disc-shaped or ring-shaped. Taking the pusher magnet 1242a as a disc-shaped example, both the N pole and the S pole of the pusher magnet 1242a are semi-circular, and one diameter of the pusher magnet 1242a forms the dividing line between the N pole and the S pole of the pusher magnet 1242a.

[0141] The pusher magnet 1242a can be coaxially assembled with the second extension shaft 1215. Thus, the pusher magnet 1242a rotates around its own center along the second extension shaft 1215. During the rotation of the pusher magnet 1242a, the distribution range of the magnetic field formed by the pusher magnet 1242a along the axial direction of the second extension shaft 1215 remains essentially unchanged, and the pusher Hall sensor 1241a can always be located within the magnetic field formed by the pusher magnet 1242a. The pusher Hall sensor 1241a can be disposed on the front, rear, left, right, upper, or lower side of the pusher magnet 1242a.

[0142] The pusher Hall sensor 1241a operates based on the Hall effect and can detect the presence, intensity, and direction of a magnetic field. During the rotation of the pusher magnet 1242a, the magnetic field generated by the pusher magnet 1242a changes. The pusher Hall sensor 1241a senses this change and converts it into a corresponding electrical signal to provide feedback on the rotation of the pusher magnet 1242a, that is, to provide feedback on the rotation parameters of the second extension shaft 1215.

[0143] Optionally, the pusher Hall sensor 1241a is provided with a pusher detection chip 1241b, which is aligned with the pusher magnet 1242a along the axial direction of the pusher magnet 1242a. In this way, the magnetic lines of force formed by the pusher magnet 1242a can pass through the pusher detection chip 1241b in parallel.

[0144] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the mating structure 1242 includes a loading member 1243, which is sleeved on one end of the second extension shaft 1215, and a pusher magnet 1242a is mounted on the loading member 1243.

[0145] Thus, by fitting the loading member 1243 onto one end of the second extension shaft 1215, the pusher magnet 1242a is mounted on the loading member 1243, thereby stabilizing the position of the pusher magnet 1242a and improving the stability of the pusher Hall sensor 1241a in detecting the magnetic field formed by the pusher magnet 1242a.

[0146] Specifically, the loading member 1243 is sleeved on the end of the second extension shaft 1215 away from the pusher motor 1213. A first loading groove 1243a and a second loading groove 1243b are formed on opposite sides of the loading member 1243 along the axial direction of the second extension shaft 1215, respectively. The first loading groove 1243a and the second loading groove 1243b can be separated and not connected. The openings of the first loading groove 1243a and the second loading groove 1243b face opposite directions along the axial direction of the second extension shaft 1215. The second extension shaft 1215 extends at least partially into the first loading groove 1243a, and the pusher magnet 1242a can be partially or completely accommodated in the second loading groove 1243b. The side of the pusher magnet 1242a away from the bottom surface of the second loading groove 1243b can be exposed through the opening of the second loading groove 1243b and is opposite to the pusher Hall sensor 1241a.

[0147] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 16 In some embodiments, the pusher detection assembly 124 further includes a position sensor 1244, which is used to detect the position of the pusher 122. Thus, the position sensor 1244 directly detects the position of the pusher 122, and can be cross-referenced with the rotation parameters of the second extension shaft 1215 detected by the detection device 1241, improving the accuracy of the pusher 122 position detection. The position sensor 1244 can also replace the detection device 1241, eliminating the need to detect the rotation parameters of the second extension shaft 1215, thereby reducing the number of components and saving space while achieving pusher 122 position detection.

[0148] Specifically, the position sensor 1244 can detect the position of the pusher 122 by detecting whether there is a signal at the corresponding position of the pusher 122. For example, the position sensor 1244 can detect the position of the pusher 122 through visual signals, optical signals, infrared signals, electromagnetic signals, etc.

[0149] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 16 In some embodiments, the push detection assembly 124 further includes a position sensor 1244, which is located on one side of the pusher 122. The push detection assembly 124 also includes a position mating member 1545 fixedly disposed on the pusher 122. The position sensor 1244 and the position mating member 1545 cooperate to detect the position of the pusher 122.

[0150] Thus, by setting a position sensor 1244 on one side of the pusher 122 and fixing a position fitting part 1545 on the pusher 122, the position sensor 1244 and the position fitting part 1545 cooperate to detect the position of the pusher 122, thereby further improving the accuracy and timeliness of the position detection of the pusher 122.

[0151] Specifically, the pusher 122 can be positioned above and / or below the support 21, and can move upward or downward under the drive of the pusher motor 1213. The position sensor 1244 can be positioned on at least one of the front, rear, left, or right sides of the pusher 122, such that the direction opposite to the position sensor 1244 and the position mating part 1545 forms an angle with the direction of movement of the pusher motor 1213, thereby reducing structural interference and improving the accuracy of position detection.

[0152] In some embodiments, the feeding detection assembly 124 includes a position sensor 1244 and a detection device 1241. The position sensor 1244 is disposed on one side of the pusher 122 along the radial direction of the motor shaft of the feeding motor 1213, and the detection device 1241 is disposed on the lower side of the second extension shaft 1215 and opposite to the second extension shaft 1215 along its axial direction. The position sensor can detect the position of the pusher 122 along the axial direction of the motor shaft of the feeding motor 1213, and the detection device 1241 can detect the rotation parameters of the motor shaft of the feeding motor 1213, thereby deriving and calculating the axial movement of the pusher 122. The detection results of the position sensor and the detection device 1241 can be used as a reference for each other, improving the accuracy of detection and reducing errors.

[0153] In other embodiments, the push detection assembly 124 includes one of a position sensor 1244 and a detection device 1241.

[0154] Please see Figure 16 and Figure 20In some embodiments, the position sensor 1244 includes a position Hall sensor 1244a, and there are multiple position Hall sensors 1244a. The multiple position Hall sensors 1244a are arranged at intervals along the moving direction of the pusher 122, and the position mating member 1545 is a position mating magnet 1545a.

[0155] Thus, by arranging multiple position Hall sensors 1244a at intervals along the moving direction of the pusher 122, and the position mating component 1545 being a position mating magnet 1545a, when the position mating magnet 1545a moves with the pusher 122 and reaches different positions, the position Hall sensor 1244a at the corresponding position can detect the presence of the magnetic field formed by the mating magnet, thereby feeding back the position information of the pusher 122.

[0156] Specifically, the position sensor 1244 also includes a position detection plate 1244b, on which multiple position Hall sensors 1244a are arranged. The position detection plate 1244b may be elongated and extend along the moving direction of the pusher 122. The number of position Hall sensors 1244a may be 2, 3, 5, 6, etc. Along the moving direction of the pusher 122, the distance between two adjacent position Hall sensors 1244a may be unequal. For example,

[0157] The positioning magnet 1545a can be positioned at any location on the pusher 122. Optionally, the pusher 122 includes a cylindrical first push portion located below the support 21 and used to push the aerosol-generating article 22 out of the support 21. The first push portion is sleeved on a lead screw, and the inner wall of the pusher 122 has threads that mate with the lead screw. The positioning magnet 1545a can be disposed on the first push portion, for example, on the inner wall surface or outer peripheral surface of the first push portion. To prevent the first push portion from being undetectable when its upper end extends into the support 21, the positioning magnet 1545a can be disposed in the middle or lower end of the first push portion.

[0158] For example, there are three position Hall sensors 1244a. Two position Hall sensors 1244a are located at the two ends of the position detection plate 1244b along the moving direction of the pusher 122, and the position Hall sensor 1244a located between the two ends of the position detection plate 1244b is close to the other position Hall sensor 1244a at the upper end. A position matching magnet 1545a is fixed at the bottom of the first pusher. The position matching magnet 1545a moves back and forth with the first pusher. When the position matching magnet 1545a reaches the position corresponding to one of the position Hall sensors 1244a, the current position Hall sensor 1244a senses the magnetic field formed by the position matching magnet 1545a and forms feedback, informing the control center of the detection result. The control center controls the pushing mechanism 12 to perform the next action according to the result detected by the position Hall sensor 1244a.

[0159] In this embodiment, the position Hall sensor 1244a, which detects the magnetic field formed by the position-matching magnet 1545a, can also send a no-magnetic-field signal back to the control center to make the detection results more comprehensive and reduce the risk of misjudgment.

[0160] In this embodiment, when the position-matching magnet 1545a reaches the uppermost position Hall sensor 1244a along the moving direction of the pusher 122, the pusher 122 can be moved accordingly to a position that can push the aerosol generating article 22 out of the receiving hole 211; when the position-matching magnet 1545a reaches the lowermost position Hall sensor 1244a along the moving direction of the pusher 122, the pusher 122 can be moved accordingly to a position that can retract the aerosol generating article 22 back into the original receiving hole 211.

[0161] Please see Figure 16 In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism 12 includes a lead screw 1212 connected to the first extension shaft 1214, a pusher 122 sleeved on the lead screw 1212, and the inner wall of the pusher 122 is provided with a thread that mates with the lead screw 1212.

[0162] Thus, by connecting the first protruding shaft 1214 to the lead screw 1212, the pusher 122 is sleeved on the lead screw 1212, and the inner wall of the pusher 122 is threadedly engaged with the lead screw 1212, thereby converting the rotation of the first protruding shaft 1214 into the linear motion of the pusher 122 along the axial direction of the lead screw 1212. The structure and linkage method are simple, easy to manufacture, and have high stability.

[0163] In this embodiment, the pusher motor 1213 is also a lead screw motor. The pusher 122 cooperates with the lead screw 1212, so that when the lead screw 1212 and the first extension shaft 1214 rotate, the pusher 122 can drive the pusher 122 to make linear reciprocating motion along the axial direction of the lead screw 1212. The rotation angle and rotation direction of the lead screw 1212 and the first extension shaft 1214 are mapped to the moving distance and moving direction of the pusher 122 along the axial direction of the lead screw. Since the first extension shaft 1214 and the second extension shaft 1215 rotate synchronously, the pusher detection component 124 can calculate the position of the pusher 122 by the rotation parameters of the second extension shaft 1215.

[0164] Please see Figures 2-4 The aerosol generating apparatus 10 of this application embodiment is provided with a receiving chamber 11 and a spare chamber 18. Both the receiving chamber 11 and the spare chamber 18 are used to receive aerosol generating consumables 20. The aerosol generating consumables 20 include a support 21 and an aerosol generating product 22. The support 21 is provided with a plurality of receiving holes 211, and the aerosol generating product 22 is received in the receiving holes 211.

[0165] The aerosol generating apparatus 10 includes a pushing mechanism 12, which is used to push the aerosol generating article 22 in the support 21 located in the receiving chamber 11 out of the support 21, and to recycle the aerosol generating article 22 outside the support 21 into the support 21 in the receiving chamber 11.

[0166] The aerosol generating apparatus 10 of this embodiment includes a receiving chamber 11 and a spare chamber 18. Both the receiving chamber 11 and the spare chamber 18 can hold aerosol generating consumables 20. Each aerosol generating consumable 20 can hold multiple aerosol generating products 22 through multiple receiving holes 211, thereby increasing the storage capacity of aerosol generating products 22 in the aerosol generating apparatus 10. Furthermore, the pushing mechanism 12 can push the aerosol generating products 22 in the receiving chamber 11 out of the support 21 and recover the aerosol generating products 22, thereby facilitating the sequential heating of multiple aerosol generating products 22 and increasing the number of suction ports for the aerosol generating products 22. In addition, the addition of the spare chamber 18 also facilitates the replacement of the consumed aerosol generating consumables 20 in the receiving chamber 11.

[0167] Specifically, the receiving chamber 11 and the spare chamber 18 can be isolated from each other or connected to each other. The aerosol generating consumable 20 is detachably disposed in the receiving chamber 11 and / or the spare chamber 18.

[0168] The support 21 loads the aerosol generating article 22 through the receiving hole 211, stabilizing the position of the aerosol generating article 22 and thus stabilizing the amount of aerosol generated. This application does not limit the shape of the support 21; for example, the support 21 can be approximately cylindrical, block-shaped, or other structural shapes.

[0169] For example, the support 21 is approximately cylindrical, and the shape of the receiving hole 211 can match the shape of the aerosol generating article 22. For instance, the aerosol generating article 22 is cylindrical, and the receiving hole 211 is a circular hole. At least one aerosol generating article 22 can be accommodated in each receiving hole 211.

[0170] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the support 21 includes an outer peripheral surface 216, a first end surface 214, and a second end surface 215. The outer peripheral surface 216 connects the first end surface 214 and the second end surface 215, and a receiving hole 211 penetrates through the first end surface 214 and the second end surface 215. Thus, the aerosol generating article 22 is accommodated in the receiving hole 211 through the first end surface 214 and the second end surface 215, thereby facilitating the entry and exit of the aerosol generating article 22 from the receiving hole 211.

[0171] Specifically, this application defines the vertical direction as the direction in which the first end face 214 and the second end face 215 of the support 21 in the receiving compartment 11 are opposite each other, and the direction from the first end face 214 to the second end face 215 is the direction from top to bottom. The outer peripheral surface 216 of the support 21 refers to the surface that surrounds the support 21 laterally, without limiting the support 21 to a rotating structure, nor limiting the outer peripheral surface 216 of the support 21 to an arc surface or a curved surface. Multiple receiving holes 211 can be arranged circumferentially along the outer peripheral surface 216.

[0172] Optionally, the outer contours of both the first end face 214 and the second end face 215 are circular, and both are flat surfaces. The outer peripheral surface 216 is a curved surface surrounding the bracket 21. The opposite direction of the first end face 214 and the second end face 215 is also the axial direction of the bracket 21, and the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface 216 is also the circumferential direction of the bracket 21. The receiving hole 211 can penetrate the first end face 214 and the second end face 215 along the axial direction of the bracket 21. The receiving hole 211 is located radially between the geometric center of the bracket 21 and the outer peripheral surface 216.

[0173] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the receiving hole 211 is located at the edge of the opening of the first end face 214, forming a chamfer 2115.

[0174] Thus, by forming a chamfer 2115 at the edge of the opening of the receiving hole 211 on the first end face 214, it is convenient for the aerosol-generated article 22 to be inserted into and / or withdrawn from the receiving hole 211 from the first end face 214.

[0175] Specifically, the opening of the receiving hole 211 on the first end face 214 can be circular, elliptical, quadrilateral, polygonal, or other irregular shapes. The edge of the opening of the receiving hole 211 is chamfered 2115, so that the diameter of the receiving hole 211 on the first end face 214 is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the receiving hole 211.

[0176] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the wall of the receiving hole 211 is provided with a support portion 2116, which is used to support the aerosol generating article 22.

[0177] Thus, by providing a support portion 2116 on the wall of the receiving hole 211, the support portion 2116 can support the aerosol generating product 22 to be stably placed in the receiving hole 211, ensuring that the insertion depth of each aerosol generating product 22 in the receiving hole 211 is consistent, thereby maintaining the stability of the aerosol generating process and the accurate control of the movement of the aerosol generating product 22.

[0178] Specifically, the support portion 2116 can have various structures such as protrusions, snaps, and hooks. The support portion 2116 can extend into the notch 217, or it can be left empty or interrupted at the connection between the receiving hole 211 and the notch 217.

[0179] Please see Figure 6 In some embodiments, the support portion 2116 is an annular protrusion and has a through hole communicating with the receiving hole 211.

[0180] Thus, by having the support portion 2116 in an annular protrusion shape and having a through hole communicating with the receiving hole 211, the contact area between the support portion 2116 and the aerosol generating product 22 is increased, forming a stable support, while minimizing the obstruction of the aerosol generating product 22 and ensuring smooth flow of suction air.

[0181] Specifically, the support portion 2116 protrudes radially from the wall of the receiving hole 211 and can surround the receiving hole 211 circumferentially to form an annular protrusion. A through hole is formed at the center of the support portion 2116, through which the suction airflow can flow and enter the aerosol-generated product 22.

[0182] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 6In some embodiments, the aerosol generating article 22 includes a support section 223, which prevents the residue or liquid from the aerosol generating matrix 221 from falling downwards after heating, thereby reducing interference from the heated residue or liquid to other components. The aerosol generating matrix 221 and the support section 223 can be sequentially placed in the receiving hole 211 along the direction from the first end face 214 to the second end face 215. The aerosol generating article 22 is tightly connected to the support section 223, and the aerosol generating article 22 can be fixed in the receiving hole 211 by the support section 223 abutting against the support portion 2116.

[0183] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the bracket is formed with a notch 217 that penetrates the outer peripheral surface 216 and communicates with the receiving hole 211, and the notch 217 penetrates the first end face 214 and the second end face 215.

[0184] Thus, by passing through the outer peripheral surface 216 through the notch 217 and connecting with the receiving hole 211, the notch 217 provides space for other components, thereby making the structure more compact, improving space utilization, and facilitating the miniaturization of the aerosol generating device 10.

[0185] Specifically, the notch 217 can penetrate the first end face 214 and the second end face 215 along the axial direction of the bracket 21, and penetrate one side of the receiving hole 211 and the outer peripheral surface 216 along the radial direction of the bracket 21.

[0186] Please see Figure 5 In some embodiments, there are multiple notches 217, and the receiving holes 211 are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the notches 217.

[0187] Thus, by setting the receiving holes 211 and the notches 217 in a one-to-one correspondence, it is beneficial for the aerosol generating product 22 in each receiving hole 211 to cooperate with the pushing mechanism 12 and other moving mechanisms individually.

[0188] Specifically, the number of notches 217 can be two, three, six, eight, twelve, etc., and this application does not limit this. The number of receiving holes 211 is equal to the number of notches 217, and each receiving hole 211 is connected to a corresponding notch 217. The center of the receiving hole 211 can be located on the same radial direction of the support 21 as the center of the corresponding notch 217.

[0189] Please see Figure 5 In some embodiments, the receiving holes 211 are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface 216.

[0190] Thus, the equidistant arrangement of the receiving holes 211 along the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface 216 facilitates the fabrication and shaping of the support 21, which is beneficial to the structural stability of the support 21. At the same time, it allows the aerosol generating products 22 to be arranged equidistantly along the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface 216, which is beneficial to the switching of the aerosol generating products 22.

[0191] Specifically, when the support 21 is approximately cylindrical, the angle formed by the line connecting the center of each pair of adjacent receiving holes 211 along the circumference of the support 21 to the center of the support 21 is equal.

[0192] For example, the bracket 21 is provided with ten receiving holes 211 and correspondingly provided with ten notches 217, and the ten receiving holes 211 are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface 216.

[0193] Please continue reading. Figure 5 In some embodiments, the size of the notch 217 along the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface is smaller than half the circumference of the receiving hole 211. In this way, while providing structural clearance, the circumferential wrapping area of ​​the support 21 on the aerosol generating article 22 can be maximized, thereby stabilizing the position of the aerosol generating article 22.

[0194] Specifically, the radial depth of the notch 217 can be much smaller than the diameter of the receiving hole 211. The size of the notch 217 is smaller than half the circumference of the receiving hole 211, that is to say, the hole wall of the receiving hole 211 above half the circumference can surround and enclose the aerosol-generated product 22.

[0195] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the second end face 215 is formed with a positioning hole 213. The positioning hole 213 passes through the center of the bracket 21 and penetrates the outer peripheral surface 216. The positioning hole 213 is used to engage with the drive shaft 152 of the rotation drive mechanism 15 so that the rotation drive mechanism 15 drives the bracket 21 to rotate.

[0196] The bracket 21 of this embodiment needs to be assembled and used with the rotation drive mechanism on the aerosol generating device. When installing the bracket 21, since the positioning hole 213 penetrates the outer peripheral surface 216, the drive shaft 152 of the rotation drive mechanism 15 can be directly pushed into the positioning hole 213 along the direction of the positioning hole 213 penetrating the outer peripheral surface 216, which greatly simplifies the installation operation and lowers the threshold for use.

[0197] Specifically, the installation steps for the aerosol generating consumable 20 can be as follows: the aerosol generating consumable 20 can be directly pushed into the receiving chamber 11 along the direction in which the positioning hole penetrates the outer peripheral surface 216. Furthermore, the direction in which the positioning hole 213 penetrates the outer peripheral surface 216 can be perpendicular to the vertical direction, that is, the horizontal direction.

[0198] Multiple receiving holes 211 are arranged at intervals around the center of the support 21 along the circumference of the support 21. The rotation drive mechanism 15 drives the support 21 to rotate around the center of the support 21, so that the position of each receiving hole 211 is replaced by an adjacent receiving hole 211, thereby realizing the replacement of the aerosol generating product 22 and increasing the convenience of switching the aerosol generating product 22.

[0199] Optionally, the positioning hole 213 is recessed from the second end face 215 to the first end face 214, and the drive shaft 152 can be partially inserted into the positioning hole 213, thereby freeing up some space for the drive shaft 152, making the structure more compact and conducive to product miniaturization.

[0200] Optionally, the drive shaft 152 extends partially into and engages with the positioning hole 213, the shape and structure of which match the drive shaft 152. For example, the end of the drive shaft 152 is approximately cuboid, and the inner contour cross-sectional shape of the positioning hole 213 is approximately square. Alternatively, the portion of the drive shaft 152 that is pushed into the positioning hole 213 has a flat outer surface, and the sides and bottom of the positioning hole 213 are also flat surfaces.

[0201] Please see Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, the positioning hole 213 penetrates the first end face 214 and the second end face 215, and the positioning hole 213 is slit-shaped.

[0202] Thus, the positioning hole 213 passes through the first end face 214 and the second end face 215. The positioning hole 213 is slit-shaped, which requires the drive shaft 152 to be aligned and assembled with the narrow positioning hole 213, thereby improving the positioning and limiting effect of the positioning hole 213. In addition, the side height of the positioning hole 213 is relatively high and the area is relatively large, which is conducive to the stable engagement between the positioning hole 213 and the drive shaft 152.

[0203] Specifically, the positioning hole 213 extends through the first end face 214 and the second end face 215 along the axial direction of the bracket 21. The side height of the positioning hole 213 is equal to the distance between the first end face 214 and the second end face 215. Thus, under the condition that the dimensions of the positioning hole 213 along the radial direction of the bracket 21 are the same, the side of the positioning hole 213, that is, the mating surface area between the positioning hole 213 and the drive shaft 152, is larger.

[0204] The positioning hole 213 extends radially through the center of the bracket 21 and toward the edge of the bracket 21 until it passes through the outer peripheral surface 216 of the bracket 21. The positioning hole 213 can form a narrow strip-shaped opening on the outer peripheral surface 216, and the edge of the positioning hole 213 on the first end face 214 and the second end face 215 can be approximately an elongated square.

[0205] The width of the positioning hole 213 can be uniform. At the position where the positioning hole 213 penetrates the outer peripheral surface 216, the width of the positioning hole 213 can also have a tendency to decrease from the outer peripheral surface 216 towards the center of the bracket 21.

[0206] It should be noted that the direction from the center of the bracket 21 to the position where the positioning hole 213 penetrates the outer peripheral surface 216 is defined as the extension direction of the positioning hole 213, and the width of the positioning hole 213 refers to the dimension of the positioning hole 213 along the extension direction perpendicular to the positioning hole 213.

[0207] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the positioning hole 213 includes an inlet section 2131 and a positioning section 2132 communicating with the inlet section 2131. The inlet section 2131 penetrates the outer peripheral surface 216, and the positioning section 2132 passes through the center of the bracket 21. The width of at least part of the inlet section 2131 gradually decreases from the outer peripheral surface 216 to the positioning section 2132.

[0208] Thus, by gradually reducing the width of at least part of the inlet section 2131 from the outer peripheral surface 216 to the positioning section 2132, and by having the positioning section 2132 pass through the center of the bracket 21, even if the center of the drive shaft 152 and the positioning section 2132 are offset to a certain extent, the drive shaft 152 can still be smoothly pushed into the positioning hole 213 to complete the installation, further reducing the difficulty of installing the bracket 21.

[0209] Specifically, the two opposing sides of the guide section 2131 along the extension direction perpendicular to the positioning hole 213 can gradually approach the positioning section 2132 from the outer peripheral surface 216. The width of the guide section 2131 is the largest on the outer peripheral surface 216 and the smallest at the connection with the positioning section 2132. The side of the positioning section 2132 connects smoothly with the side of the guide section 2131. The width of the positioning section 2132 can be equal to the width at the position where it connects with the guide section 2131. That is, the width of the opening of the guide section 2131 on the outer peripheral surface 216 is greater than the width of the positioning section 2132, thus allowing the drive shaft 152 to have a certain offset from the center of the guide section 2131 when it enters the guide section 2131.

[0210] When the drive shaft 152 and the bracket 21 are assembled, the drive shaft 152 may be engaged only with the positioning section 2132, or it may be partially accommodated in the inlet section 2131.

[0211] Optionally, the width of the positioning segment 2132 is set to be uniform. This facilitates the translational advancement of the drive shaft 152 within the positioning segment 2132 and makes it easier to manufacture.

[0212] Optionally, the center of the positioning segment 2132 passes through the center of the bracket 21 along the width direction.

[0213] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, a stop surface 2133 is formed on the side of the positioning hole 213 away from the outer peripheral surface 216. The stop surface 2133 is configured to abut against the drive shaft 152 to limit the position of the bracket 21.

[0214] Thus, by abutting the stop surface 2133 against the drive shaft 152, the drive shaft 152 can act as a stop for the bracket 21 after being pushed into the positioning hole 213. Furthermore, the resistance felt when the drive shaft 152 abuts against the stop surface 2133 can also serve as a reminder that the assembly is complete.

[0215] Specifically, the stop surface 2133 can be a flat surface, a curved surface, or a combination of curved and straight surfaces, and the shape of the stop surface 2133 matches the end face of the drive shaft 152 that abuts against the stop surface 2133. For example, the end of the drive shaft 152 forms an approximately cuboid drive portion 153, which engages with the positioning hole 213. The end face of the drive portion 153 facing the stop surface 2133 is a flat surface with rounded corners. Correspondingly, the stop surface 2133 includes a flat surface and arc surfaces on both sides of the flat surface.

[0216] In some embodiments, a limiting hole 2135 is provided on the side of the positioning hole 213, which is used to engage with the limiting protrusion 1531 on the drive shaft 152. In this way, by engaging the limiting hole 2135 with the limiting protrusion 1531, the engagement between the drive shaft 152 and the positioning hole 213 is more stable, preventing the drive shaft 152 from coming out of the positioning hole 213.

[0217] Specifically, the positioning hole 213 has limiting holes 2135 on both sides perpendicular to its extension direction. The end of the drive shaft 152 is provided with a drive part 153, which is accommodated in the positioning hole 213. The drive part 153 is provided with limiting protrusions 1531 corresponding to the limiting holes 2135 on the side of the positioning hole 213.

[0218] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the second end face 215 is recessed to form a clearance hole 2134 that mates with the positioning hole 213. The end of the clearance hole 2134 away from the positioning hole 213 penetrates the outer peripheral surface 216. The bracket 21 is cylindrical. The positioning hole 213 and the clearance hole 2134 extend along the same radial direction of the bracket 21. The depth of the clearance hole 2134 is less than the depth of the positioning hole 213.

[0219] Thus, by extending the clearance hole 2134 and the positioning hole 213 along the same radial direction of the bracket 21, the end of the clearance hole 2134 away from the positioning hole 213 penetrates the outer peripheral surface 216, and the depth of the clearance hole 2134 is less than the depth of the positioning hole 213, so that the clearance hole 2134 can cooperate with other limiting structures on the aerosol generating device 10, further improving the stability of the bracket 21 installed on the aerosol generating device 10.

[0220] Specifically, since the clearance hole 2134 is connected to the positioning hole 213 and the clearance hole 2134 and the positioning hole 213 extend along the same radial direction of the bracket 21, the depth of the clearance hole 2134 is less than the depth of the positioning hole 213, and a stepped surface is formed at the position where the clearance hole 2134 and the positioning hole 213 are connected. This stepped surface is also the stop surface 2133.

[0221] During the installation of bracket 21, bracket 21 is first adjusted to a position where positioning hole 213 and drive shaft 152 are opposite each other along the direction of positioning hole 213 penetrating the outer peripheral surface 216. Then, it is pushed horizontally into the receiving chamber 11 of aerosol generating device 10 along the direction of positioning hole 213 penetrating the outer peripheral surface 216, so that drive shaft 152 passes through the outer peripheral surface 216 and enters positioning hole 213, and engages with positioning hole 213. Drive shaft 152 abuts against stop surface 2133, and limiting protrusion 1531 engages with limiting block 1611. Bracket 21 and drive shaft 152 are assembled. The clearance hole 2134 can abut against outer peripheral surface 216 or other structures.

[0222] Please see Figure 12 In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device 10 includes a rotation drive mechanism 15, which includes a rotation drive member 151 and a drive shaft 152 connected to the rotation drive member 151. The drive shaft 152 is disposed on the bottom surface of the receiving chamber 11 and is used to drive the support 21 to rotate.

[0223] The receiving chamber 11 is provided with an inlet 101, which is oriented perpendicular to the axis of the drive shaft 152. The inlet 101 is used to allow the support 21 to be at least partially placed in the receiving chamber 11. Along the axis of the drive shaft 152, the height of the receiving chamber 11 is configured to be greater than the height of the aerosol generating consumable 20, so that the support 21 and the drive shaft 152 can be separated in the axis of the drive shaft 152.

[0224] In this way, the bracket 21 and the drive shaft 152 can be separated in the axial direction, so that the bracket 21 can gradually move closer to the drive shaft 152 in the axial direction for installation, or gradually move away from the drive shaft 152 in the axial direction for disassembly. This improves the convenience of disassembling and assembling the aerosol generating consumable 20, helps to improve the accuracy of assembly alignment, and also enhances the standardization of operation. While simplifying the disassembly and assembly operation, it also ensures accurate alignment and lowers the user's usage threshold.

[0225] The installation steps for the aerosol generation consumable 20 can be as follows: First, push the aerosol generation consumable 20 horizontally into the receiving chamber 11, and then press the bracket 21 down along the axis of the drive shaft 152, so that the bracket 21 is connected to the drive shaft 152. The disassembly steps for the aerosol generation consumable 20 can be as follows: First, lift the aerosol generation consumable 20, so that the bracket 21 separates from the drive shaft 152 along the axis of the drive shaft 152; then remove the aerosol generation consumable 20, so that the bracket 21 exits the receiving chamber 11 in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the drive shaft 152.

[0226] The drive shaft 152 can be installed with its axis direction parallel to the vertical direction, and the inlet 101 facing the horizontal direction. In other embodiments, the drive shaft 152 is installed with its axis direction parallel to the horizontal direction, and the inlet 101 facing the vertical direction. In other embodiments, the axis direction of the drive shaft 152 forms an angle with both the vertical and horizontal directions. This application will describe the application using the axis direction of the drive shaft 152 as the vertical direction and the direction perpendicular to the drive shaft 152 as the horizontal direction as an example.

[0227] The aerosol generating device 10 may include a housing 16 and a base plate 161. A receiving chamber 11 is formed within the housing 16, and the base plate 161 is mounted within the housing 16 and forms the bottom surface of the receiving chamber 11. The top end of the drive shaft 152 may pass through the base plate 161 or be exposed through an opening in the base plate 161, so that the drive shaft 152 can be connected and engaged with the bracket 21. Furthermore, the drive shaft 152 is located at the center of the bottom surface of the receiving chamber 11.

[0228] The aerosol generating apparatus 10 includes a cover 17 movably connected to a housing 16, the cover 17 being partially separable from the housing 16 to open a receiving chamber 11. An inlet 101 is located at the boundary where the housing 16 separates from the cover 17. The cover 17 and the housing 16 may each form a partial boundary of the receiving chamber 11; for example, the cover 17 and the housing 16 may be radially opposite each other along the support 21, and the boundary where the housing 16 separates from the cover 17 may be located at the radial midpoint of the receiving chamber 11, i.e., the inlet 101 is formed at the midpoint of the receiving chamber 11. A drive shaft 152 may extend partially into the inlet 101.

[0229] A partition 162 may also be provided inside the housing 16. The partition 162 may be approximately parallel to the axial direction of the drive shaft 152 and spaced apart from the bottom surface of the receiving chamber 11 along the axial direction of the drive shaft 152. The heating mechanism 13 and the channel for aerosol flow are provided on one side of the partition 162 along the thickness direction, and the cover 17 is provided on the other side of the partition 162 along the thickness direction. The end of the partition 162 near the receiving chamber 11 can be used to limit the height of the receiving chamber 11 along the axial direction of the drive shaft 152. That is, along the axial direction of the drive shaft 152, the distance between the end of the partition 162 near the receiving chamber 11 and the bottom plate 161 is greater than the height of the aerosol generating consumable 20.

[0230] Optionally, the partition 162 faces one edge of the receiving chamber 11, the part of the bottom plate 161 opposite to the partition 162, and the edge of the shell 16 located between the partition 162 and the bottom plate 161 form an inlet 101.

[0231] In some embodiments, the support 21 is made of high-temperature resistant plastic, ceramic, or paper. This provides the support 21 with better temperature resistance, reducing the risk of deformation, odor, and damage caused by high temperatures, thus improving its lifespan and safety.

[0232] Please see Figure 10 In some embodiments, at least one end face of the support 21 is provided with a moisture-proof film 23. Thus, the moisture-proof film 23 can reduce the amount of air entering the receiving hole 211, thereby reducing the moisture absorption of the aerosol generating product 22. Before the aerosol generating consumable 20 is installed into the aerosol generating device 10, the moisture-proof film 23 can be removed from the support 21 first, and then the aerosol generating consumable 20 can be installed into the aerosol generating device 10. Alternatively, the thickness of the moisture-proof film 23 is 0.01mm-0.2mm, and the strength of the moisture-proof film 23 is relatively low. Before the aerosol generating consumable 20 is installed into the aerosol generating device 10, it is not necessary to remove the moisture-proof film 23 from the support 21 first; the actuating mechanism of the aerosol generating device 10 can simply puncture the moisture-proof film 23.

[0233] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 located in the spare compartment 18 intersects the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 located in the receiving compartment 11, or the spare compartment 18 is located at the bottom of the aerosol generating device 10.

[0234] Thus, by placing the aerosol generating consumables 20 in the spare compartment 18 and the receiving compartment 11 in an orientation where their axes intersect, or by placing the spare compartment 18 at the bottom of the aerosol generating device 10, it is beneficial to stagger the loading and unloading of the aerosol generating consumables 20 in the spare compartment 18 and the receiving compartment 11, thereby reducing interference.

[0235] Specifically, the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 located in the spare compartment 18 and the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 located in the receiving compartment 11 can form an angle that is neither 0° nor 180°. For example, the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 located in the spare compartment 18 and the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 located in the receiving compartment 11 can form angles of 145°, 90°, 60°, 55°, etc.

[0236] Optionally, when the aerosol generating device 10 is completely contained in the receiving hole 211, the outer peripheral surface 216 of the support 21 also forms the outer contour surface of the aerosol generating consumable 20, and the axis of the aerosol generating consumable 20 coincides with the axis of the support 21.

[0237] The inner contours of the receiving chamber 11 and the spare chamber 18 match the outer contours of the aerosol generating consumable 20. For example, the aerosol generating consumable 20 is generally in the shape of a relatively flat cylindrical sheet, and the axial dimension of the aerosol generating consumable 20 is significantly smaller than the radial dimension. Correspondingly, the depth dimension of the receiving chamber 11 and the spare chamber 18 in the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 is significantly smaller than the width dimension in the radial direction.

[0238] When there is a significant difference between the depth dimension of the receiving chamber 11 and the backup chamber 18 along the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 and the width dimension perpendicular to the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20, the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 located in the backup chamber 18 intersects with the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 located in the receiving chamber 11. This can also reduce the size of the cover 17 of the receiving chamber 11 and the backup chamber 18 along the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 in the receiving chamber 11, thereby reducing the size of the area of ​​the internal environment of the aerosol generating device 10 when the cover 17 is opened. It also helps to increase the coverage area of ​​the shell 16, making the structure more stable.

[0239] As an example, the spare chamber 18 is located at the top of the aerosol generating device 10, and the receiving chamber 11 is located in the middle of the aerosol generating device 10. The axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 in the spare chamber 18 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 in the receiving chamber 11.

[0240] In other embodiments, the spare compartment 18 is located at the bottom of the aerosol generating device 10, and the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 located in the spare compartment 18 may intersect or be parallel to the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 located in the receiving compartment 11.

[0241] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, the spare compartment 18 is provided with an installation structure 181 for carrying the aerosol generating consumable 20 located in the spare compartment 18.

[0242] Thus, by setting an installation structure 181 in the spare compartment 18 to support the aerosol generating consumable 20, the installation of the aerosol generating consumable 20 in the spare compartment 18 is made more stable.

[0243] Specifically, the installation structure 181 can be of various types, such as columns, beams, hooks, fences, and grooves.

[0244] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 12 In some embodiments, the mounting structure 181 includes a support column 1811 for insertion into a bracket 21 located in the spare compartment 18.

[0245] Thus, by inserting the support column 1811 into the bracket 21 of the spare compartment 18, the bracket 21 in the spare compartment 18 is supported, thereby making the bracket 21 in the spare compartment 18 installed stably.

[0246] Specifically, the support column 1811 can be inserted at the center of the bracket 21. The support column 1811 can be inserted into the bracket 21 along the axis of the bracket 21 located in the spare compartment 18, and the bracket 21 can be suspended in the spare compartment 18 by the support column 1811.

[0247] Optionally, the bracket 21 has a weight-reducing hole 218 recessed from the first end face 214, and the support column 1811 is accommodated in the weight-reducing hole 218 of the bracket 21. The weight-reducing hole 218 may be arranged to avoid the receiving hole 211. For example, the weight-reducing hole 218 is located at the center of the first end face 214, and a plurality of receiving holes 211 surround the weight-reducing hole 218 at the opening position of the first end face 214.

[0248] Optionally, the first end face 214 is formed with a weight-reducing hole 218 recessed toward the second end face 215, and the second end face 215 is formed with a positioning hole 213 recessed toward the first end face 214. The weight-reducing hole 218 is located at the center of the first end face 214, and the positioning hole 213 is located at the center of the second end face 215. The centers of the first end face 214 and the second end face 215 are both located at the center of the bracket 21. The weight-reducing hole 218 and the positioning hole 213 may be separated by a portion of the solid structure of the bracket 21. That is to say, the weight-reducing hole 218 and the positioning hole 213 are not connected inside the bracket 21.

[0249] Please see Figures 2-4 In some embodiments, the spare chamber 18 and the receiving chamber 11 are arranged along the length of the aerosol generating device 10, or, when there are multiple spare chambers 18, the multiple spare chambers 18 are distributed on both sides of the receiving chamber 11.

[0250] Thus, by arranging the spare compartment 18 and the receiving compartment 11 along the length of the aerosol generating device 10, or by distributing multiple spare compartments 18 on both sides of the receiving compartment 11, the internal space of the aerosol generating device 10 can be fully utilized.

[0251] Specifically, taking an example where there is one spare chamber 18 and one receiving chamber 11, the spare chamber 18 and the receiving chamber 11 are arranged along the length of the aerosol generating device 10. The axis of the aerosol generating consumable 20 in the spare chamber 18 can be perpendicular to the length of the aerosol generating device 10, and the axis of the aerosol generating consumable 20 in the receiving chamber 11 can be parallel to the length of the aerosol generating device 10. The spare chamber 18 can be offset relative to the receiving chamber 11 along the axis of the aerosol generating consumable 20 located in the spare chamber 18, and the plane containing the bottom surface of the spare chamber 18 passes through the middle position of the receiving chamber 11.

[0252] In other embodiments, the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 located in the receiving chamber 11 is parallel to the length direction of the aerosol generating device 10. There are multiple spare chambers 18, which are staggered from the receiving chamber 11 along the length direction of the aerosol generating device 10. The multiple spare chambers 18 are offset from the center of the receiving chamber 11 along the radial direction of the support 21 located in the receiving chamber 11, that is, on both sides of the support 21 in the receiving chamber 11 in the radial direction.

[0253] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device 10 includes a housing 16 and a cover 17 movably connected to the housing 16. The housing 16 and the cover 17 together enclose a receiving chamber 11 and a spare chamber 18. The cover 17 is capable of opening or closing the receiving chamber 11 and the spare chamber 18.

[0254] Thus, through the movable connection between the cover 17 and the housing 16, the cover 17 and the housing 16 together enclose the receiving chamber 11 and the spare chamber 18. Therefore, the cover 17 can open or close the receiving chamber 11 and the spare chamber 18 during the movement of relative to the housing 16. When the aerosol generating device 10 is in use, the cover 17 can be kept closed to provide protection such as dust prevention. When the aerosol generating consumable 20 is installed or removed, the cover 17 can be opened, making the operation simple.

[0255] Specifically, the housing 16 and the cover 17 together form the outer surface of the aerosol generating device 10 and isolate the internal and external environments of the aerosol generating device 10. The connection between the housing 16 and the cover 17 can be a sliding connection, a rotating connection, a pull-out connection, a detachable snap-fit ​​connection, or other various connection methods.

[0256] Optionally, such as Figure 14As shown, at least one edge where the housing 16 connects to the cover 17 is provided with a slide rail 163. The slide rail 163 extends axially along the bracket 21, and a groove 164 is formed between the slide rail 163 and the edge of the housing 16. The cover 17 can slide and engage with the groove 164, so that the cover 17 can slide relative to the housing 16 along the extending direction of the slide rail 163. When the cover 17 slides upward and disengages from the bottom surface of the receiving compartment 11, the receiving compartment 11 can be opened; when the cover 17 slides downward and abuts against the bottom surface of the receiving compartment 11, the receiving compartment 11 can be closed.

[0257] Optionally, such as Figure 13 As shown, a pivot 172 is provided on one side edge of the cover 17. The pivot 172 is rotatably connected to the housing 16, and the pivot 172 can be arranged parallel to the axial direction of the bracket 21. When the cover 17 rotates around the pivot 172 and separates from the housing 16, the receiving compartment 11 is opened. When the cover 17 rotates around the pivot 172 and the end of the cover 17 away from the pivot 172 abuts against the housing 16, the receiving compartment 11 is closed. In some other embodiments, the cover 17 and the housing 16 are connected by a hinge.

[0258] Optionally, such as Figure 12 and Figure 15 As shown, one of the cover 17 and the housing 16 is provided with a insertion hole 173, and the other is provided with a insertion structure (not shown) that mates with the insertion hole 173. The insertion structure is, for example, a pin. When the insertion structure is inserted into the insertion hole 173, the cover 17 is fixedly connected to the housing 16 and the receiving compartment 11 can be closed; when the insertion structure is disengaged from the insertion hole 173, the cover 17 is separated from the housing 16 and the receiving hole 211 can be opened.

[0259] Optionally, the aerosol generating device 10 further includes a base plate 161 and a partition plate 162. The base plate 161 is mounted between the housing 16 and the cover 17 and forms the bottom surface of the receiving chamber 11. The partition plate 162 can form the bottom surface of the spare chamber 18. The partition plate 162 and the base plate 161 are spaced apart from each other, and the plane of the partition plate 162 can form an angle with the plane of the base plate 161. The partition plate 162 can be aligned with at least a portion of the cover 17 along the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 located in the spare chamber 18, and the partition plate 162 and the cover 17 together enclose the spare chamber 18. The base plate 161 can be aligned with the pressure plate 171 on the cover 17 along the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 located in the receiving chamber 11, and the housing 16, the cover 17, the pressure plate 171, and the base plate 161 together enclose the receiving chamber 11.

[0260] Please see Figure 12 and Figure 15 In some embodiments, the cover 17 is provided with a pressure plate 171, which is used to press against the end face of the support 21 located in the receiving chamber 11 away from the bottom surface of the receiving chamber 11.

[0261] Thus, by pressing the end face of the bracket 21 away from the drive shaft 152 with the pressure plate 171, the installation position of the bracket 21 is further stabilized and the bracket 21 is kept fixed relative to the cover 17 and the housing 16.

[0262] Specifically, one end of the pressure plate 171 is fixedly connected to the plate surface of the cover 17 that forms the receiving chamber 11. The pressure plate 171 can be approximately parallel to the bottom surface of the receiving chamber 11. The pressure plate 171 is opposite to and spaced from the bottom surface of the receiving chamber 11 along the axial direction of the aerosol generating consumable 20 located in the receiving chamber 11.

[0263] Please see Figure 12 and Figure 15 In some embodiments, the tablet 171 is provided with a connecting hole 1711, and the support 21 located in the receiving chamber 11 has at least one receiving hole 211 that is opposite to and connected to the connecting hole 1711.

[0264] Thus, by communicating with at least one receiving hole 211 of the support 21 located in the receiving chamber 11 through the connecting hole 1711, the tablet 171 is prevented from obstructing the pushing mechanism 12 from pushing the aerosol-generated article 22 out of or into the support 21.

[0265] Optionally, the connecting hole 1711 is connected to the heating chamber 131 of the heating mechanism 13, so that the aerosol generating article 22 in the receiving hole 211 can pass through the connecting hole 1711 into the heating chamber 131, and the aerosol generating article 22 in the heating chamber 131 can pass through the connecting hole 1711 and return to the receiving hole 211 after heating is completed.

[0266] Optionally, the cover 17 and the housing 16 are provided with mutually cooperating guide structures. For example, the cover 17 is provided with guide ribs extending in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the drive shaft 152, and the housing 16 is provided with guide grooves (not shown) corresponding to the guide ribs. In this way, the extending direction of the guide ribs is parallel to the direction in which the pressure plate 171 is inserted into the receiving chamber 11, which is beneficial for the pressure plate 171 to be stably inserted into the receiving chamber 11 when the cover 17 and the housing 16 are assembled.

[0267] In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 To prevent the pressure plate 171 from interfering with the disassembly and assembly of the aerosol generating consumable 20 or causing structural interference when the cover 17 moves relative to the shell 16, the pressure plate 171 can also be fixedly connected to the shell 16 and horizontally mounted on the top of the receiving chamber 11.

[0268] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 15 In some embodiments, the cover 17 is provided with a locking part 175 located in the spare compartment 18, which is used to lock the aerosol generating consumable 20 located in the spare compartment 18.

[0269] Thus, the aerosol generating consumable 20 in the spare compartment 18 is secured by the clamping part 175, thereby further improving the installation stability of the aerosol generating consumable 20 in the spare compartment 18.

[0270] Specifically, the clamping part 175 includes a clamping rib 1751, which has a clamping groove 1752 for engaging with the aerosol generating consumable 20 located in the spare compartment 18. The clamping rib 1751 may form the clamping groove 1752, and the cross-sectional shape of the clamping groove 1752 matches the outer contour shape of the cross-section of the aerosol generating consumable 20. For example, the support 21 is generally cylindrical, and the outer peripheral surface 216 of the support 21 forms the outer contour of the aerosol generating consumable 20. The clamping rib 1751 is annular and forms a circular clamping groove 1752. In this embodiment, the clamping rib 1751 may be a complete or notched annular shape.

[0271] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the aerosol generating apparatus 10 includes a rotation drive mechanism 15 for driving a support 21 located in the receiving chamber 11 to rotate so that a plurality of aerosol generating articles 22 are heated in turn.

[0272] Thus, the rotation drive mechanism 15 drives the support 21 located in the receiving chamber 11 to rotate, thereby changing the position of the aerosol generated product 22. In this way, the rotation drive mechanism 15, together with the pushing mechanism 12, can achieve the alternating heating of multiple aerosol generated products 22 and save space.

[0273] Specifically, the rotation drive mechanism 15 can drive the bracket 21 to rotate via electric drive, hydraulic drive, pneumatic drive, spring drive, or other means. As an example, the rotation drive component 151 can be a pusher motor 1511, with the drive shaft 152 connected to the bracket 21. The drive shaft 152 is the first rotation shaft 1522 described above. When the rotation drive component 151 is running, the drive shaft 152 rotates and drives the bracket 21 to rotate. Furthermore, the drive shaft 152 is connected to the positioning hole 213, and the axial direction of the drive shaft 152 can coincide with the axial direction of the bracket 21, thereby driving the bracket 21 to rotate around the axis of the drive shaft 152.

[0274] Optionally, the rotation drive mechanism 15 is located below the receiving chamber 11, and the end of the drive shaft 152 may protrude partially from the bottom surface of the receiving chamber 11.

[0275] Optionally, please refer to Figure 8In other embodiments, the rotation drive 151 may be disposed above the receiving chamber 11, the positioning hole 213 is slit-shaped and extends through the first end face 214 and the second end face 215, at least part of the structure of the drive shaft 152 is a narrow plate-shaped structure to pass through the positioning hole 213, and the two ends of the drive shaft 152 in the axial direction may be exposed from the first end face 214 and the second end face 215 respectively.

[0276] In this embodiment, the drive shaft 152 includes a flat portion 154 for engaging with the positioning hole 213. A protrusion 1541 is provided on the larger surface of the flat portion 154, extending radially along the drive shaft 152. Thus, the protrusion 1541 reduces the contact area between the flat portion 154 and the wall of the positioning hole 213, resulting in less friction during the engagement of the bracket 21 and the drive shaft 152. This facilitates a smooth engagement between the flat portion 154 and the positioning hole 213 and also increases the strength of the flat portion 154.

[0277] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the second end face 215 is recessed to form a clearance hole 2134 that mates with the positioning hole 213. The end of the clearance hole 2134 away from the positioning hole 213 penetrates the outer peripheral surface 216. The bracket 21 is cylindrical. The positioning hole 213 and the clearance hole 2134 extend along the same radial direction of the bracket 21. The depth of the clearance hole 2134 is less than the depth of the positioning hole 213.

[0278] The bottom surface of the receiving chamber 11 is provided with a limiting block 1611. During the process of installing the bracket 21 into the receiving chamber 11, the positioning hole 213 and the clearance hole 2134 pass through the limiting block 1611. When the bracket 21 is located in the receiving chamber 11, the limiting block 1611 can be aligned with the clearance hole 2134 or abut against the outer peripheral surface 216.

[0279] Thus, by setting a limiting block 1611 on the bottom surface of the receiving chamber 11, the positioning hole 213 and the clearance hole 2134 pass through the limiting block 1611 during the process of the bracket 21 being installed into the receiving chamber 11, thereby further reducing the positional displacement of the bracket 21 during the installation process. Furthermore, when the bracket 21 is located in the receiving chamber 11, the limiting block 1611 is aligned with the clearance hole 2134 or abuts against the outer peripheral surface 216, thereby restricting the position of the bracket 21 installed in the receiving chamber 11 and increasing the positional stability of the bracket 21 after installation.

[0280] Specifically, the housing 16 includes a bottom plate 161 horizontally disposed inside the aerosol generating device 10, the bottom plate 161 forming the bottom surface of the receiving chamber 11. The limiting block 1611 may be located on the edge of the bottom plate 161 that contacts the cover.

[0281] The limiting block 1611 can be prismatic, cylindrical, conical, hemispherical, or other irregular shapes, or it can be a combination of various blocks. For example, the limiting block 1611 can be a cube. Figure 2 As shown, two square-shaped limiting blocks 1611 can be spaced apart at the edge of the bottom surface of the receiving chamber 11, and a groove can be formed between the two limiting blocks 1611.

[0282] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism 12 includes a feeding drive 121 and a pusher 122. The feeding drive 121 is used to drive the pusher 122 to move along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211 on the support 21 in the receiving chamber 11, so that the pusher 122 pushes the aerosol generating article 22 in the receiving hole 211 out of the receiving hole 211, or pushes the aerosol generating article 22 located outside the receiving hole 211 back into the receiving hole 211.

[0283] For ease of explanation, the depth direction of the receiving hole 211 mentioned below refers to the depth direction of the receiving hole 211 on the support 21 of the receiving chamber 11.

[0284] Thus, by driving the pusher 122 along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211 through the pusher 121, the pusher 122 can push the aerosol generating product 22 in the receiving hole 211 out of the receiving hole 211, or push the aerosol generating product 22 located outside the receiving hole 211 back into the receiving hole 211, thereby realizing the switching of the aerosol generating product 22, improving convenience, and helping to continuously generate aerosol in the aerosol generating device 10, realizing large-scale suction.

[0285] Specifically, the pusher drive 121 can be moved by a drive pusher 122 driven by one of the following methods: electric drive, hydraulic drive, air pump, etc. When the pusher drive 121 is driven by a motor, the pusher drive 121 includes a pusher motor 1212. Furthermore, when the pusher motor 1212 is poweredly connected to the pusher 122 by a lead screw 1212, the pusher motor is also the lead screw motor 1211 of the embodiments of this application.

[0286] The pusher 122 can move the aerosol generating product 22 by means of rigid components such as push rod 1223 and push block, or it can pull the aerosol generating product 22 by means of rope, chain, conveyor belt, etc. A part of the pusher 122 can extend into the receiving hole 211 or notch 217 and be connected to the aerosol generating product 22.

[0287] The principle of the feeding mechanism 12 in conjunction with the aerosol generation consumable 20 is as follows: Initially, the feeding drive 121 drives the pusher 122 upwards, pushing an aerosol generation product 22 out of its receiving hole 211 and into the heating chamber 131 for the user to inhale. After the aerosol generation product 22 is heated, the pusher 122 pushes it back into its original receiving hole 211. Then, the support 21 and the aerosol generation products 22 on it can move (e.g., rotate) relative to the pusher 122, so that the unheated aerosol generation products 22 align with the pusher 122. The pusher 122 then pushes the unheated aerosol generation products 22 into the heating chamber 131 again. This process is repeated until all aerosol generation products 22 on the support 21 are heated, and the aerosol generation consumable 20 is consumed.

[0288] Optionally, a portion of the pusher 122 can move within the notch 217.

[0289] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the pusher 122 includes a first pusher 1221, a second pusher 1222, and a push rod 1223. The first pusher 1221 and the second pusher 1222 are spaced apart along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211 and are configured to be located on both sides of the bracket 21, respectively. The push rod 1223 connects the first pusher 1221 and the second pusher 1222. The first pusher 1221 is connected to the pusher drive 121. Under the drive of the pusher drive 121, the first pusher 1221 pushes the aerosol generating article 22 in the receiving hole 211 out of the receiving hole 211, and the second pusher 1222 pushes the aerosol generating article 22 located outside the receiving hole 211 back into the receiving hole 211.

[0290] Optionally, a portion of the push rod 1223 can move within the notch 217.

[0291] Thus, with the first pushing part 1221 and the second pushing part 1222 located on both sides of the bracket 21 along the depth square of the receiving hole 211, a part of the push rod 1223 can move in the notch 217, thereby allowing the first pushing part 1221 and the second pushing part 1222 to push the aerosol generating product 22 from one side to the other side in the depth direction of the receiving hole 211, and making the movement posture of the aerosol generating product 22 exiting and entering the receiving hole 211 more stable.

[0292] Specifically, the first pushing part 1221, the push rod 1223, and the second pushing part 1222 can be arranged sequentially along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211. The first pushing part 1221 and the second pushing part 1222 can be directly opposite each other along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211, and the push rod 1223 can be offset relative to the first pushing part 1221 and the second pushing part 1222 in the axial direction of the receiving hole 211. The first pushing part 1221 and the second pushing part 1222 can be approximately cylindrical or cylindrical in shape. The push rod 1223 can include a long rod, plate, or thin sheet, etc., to reduce the space occupied while ensuring connection strength.

[0293] The first pushing part 1221 moves upward from below the support 21 to push the aerosol generating article 22 out of the receiving hole 211, and the second pushing part 1222 moves downward from above the aerosol generating article 22 to push the aerosol generating article 22 back into the receiving hole 211. The outer diameter of the first pushing part 1221 is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the receiving hole 211 at least at the end close to it, so that the first pushing part 1221 can partially enter the receiving hole 211 during the pushing of the aerosol generating article 22, thereby continuously providing a pushing force to the aerosol generating article 22.

[0294] The support part 2116 is located close to the second end face 215 in the depth direction of the receiving hole 211. This helps to limit the position of the aerosol generating product 22 when the second pushing part 1222 pushes it back into the receiving hole 211, thus stabilizing the position and posture of the aerosol generating product 22 after it returns to its original position.

[0295] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the push rod 1223 includes a first connecting portion 1231, a second connecting portion 1232, and a connecting rod 1233. The first connecting portion 1231 connects the first pushing portion 1221 and one end of the connecting rod 1233, and the second connecting portion 1232 connects the second pushing portion 1222 and the other end of the connecting rod 1233. Both the first connecting portion 1231 and the second connecting portion 1232 are bent relative to the connecting rod 1233. Under the drive of the pusher drive member 121, the first connecting portion 1231 can move in the notch 217.

[0296] Thus, the first connecting part 1231 connects one end of the first pushing part 1221 and the connecting rod 1233, and the second connecting part 1232 connects the other end of the second pushing part 1222 and the connecting rod 1233. Both the first connecting part 1231 and the second connecting part 1232 are bent relative to the connecting rod 1233. The first connecting part 1231 can move in the notch 217, thereby reducing the overall space occupied by the pushing part 122, making the structure more compact, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the aerosol generating device 10.

[0297] Specifically, the connecting rod 1233 can be rod-shaped, plate-shaped, or sheet-shaped. The connecting rod 1233 is disposed on one side of the radial direction of the receiving hole 211 outside the bracket 21, and can maintain the orientation in which the length direction of the connecting rod 1233 is parallel to the depth direction of the receiving hole 211. The first connecting part 1231 and the second connecting part 1232 can be rod-shaped, plate-shaped, sheet-shaped, or block-shaped structures, and this application does not impose any restrictions on them.

[0298] The first connecting portion 1231 and the second connecting portion 1232 are bent relative to the connecting rod 1233, and the bending angle can be any angle other than 0° and 180°. For example, the first connecting portion 1231 and the second connecting portion 1232 both form an angle of about 90° with the connecting rod 1233. The first connecting portion 1231 and the second connecting portion 1232 extend radially from both ends of the connecting rod 1233 along the receiving hole 211 or the bracket 21, respectively. The end of the first connecting portion 1231 is connected to the first pushing portion 1221, and the end of the second connecting portion 1232 is connected to the second pushing portion 1222.

[0299] As explained above, during the movement of the aerosol generating article 22, the first pushing part 1221 partially extends into the receiving hole 211. When the first pushing part 1221 partially extends into the receiving hole 211, the first connecting part 1231 is partially or completely accommodated in the notch 217 that communicates with the receiving hole 211 where the first pushing part 1221 is located, and the first connecting part 1231 moves in the notch 217 as the first pushing part 1221 moves.

[0300] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 21 , Figure 29 In some embodiments, the second pushing part is a hollow tube; or, the second pushing part is a pressing block; or, the second pushing part is a sheet.

[0301] Thus, by using a hollow tube as the second pushing part 1222, the aerosol generated by the aerosol generating product 22 can overflow along the second pushing part 1222 for suction. When the second pushing part 1222 is a block or sheet, the contact area between the second pushing part 1222 and the aerosol generating product 22 is large, resulting in better motion stability.

[0302] Specifically, the aerosol generating device 10 includes a heating mechanism 13 for heating the aerosol generating matrix 221 and a suction nozzle 14 for user inhalation. The heating mechanism 13 has a heating chamber 131 communicating with the suction nozzle 14. The first pushing part 1221 pushes the aerosol generating article 22 out of the receiving hole 211 and pushes the aerosol generating article 22 into the heating chamber 131. Figure 21As shown, the second pushing part 1222 is a hollow tube and is connected to the heating chamber 131 and the suction nozzle 14, so that the aerosol generated in the heating chamber 131 reaches the suction nozzle 14 through the second pushing part 1222.

[0303] Please see Figures 27-29 The second propulsion part 1222 is a thin sheet and covers the upper surface of the aerosol generating article 22.

[0304] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the pusher drive 121 includes a lead screw motor 1211, and a first pusher 1221 is sleeved on the lead screw 1212 of the lead screw motor 1211. The inner wall of the first pusher 1221 is provided with a thread that mates with the lead screw 1212.

[0305] Thus, through the threaded engagement between the first push part 1221 and the lead screw 1212 of the lead screw motor 1211, the lead screw motor 1211 can drive the first push part 1221, the push rod 1223 and the second push part 1222 to make linear motion as a whole through the rotation of the lead screw 1212. The structure and linkage method are simple, easy to manufacture and have high stability.

[0306] Specifically, the first pushing part 1221 can also be a hollow cylindrical or tubular structure. The first pushing part 1221 is sleeved on the lead screw 1212. The axial direction of the lead screw 1212 is consistent with the axial direction of the first pushing part 1221. Furthermore, the axial direction of the lead screw 1212 can be parallel to the depth direction of the receiving hole 211, so that when the lead screw motor 1211 is running, the rotation of the lead screw 1212 can drive the first pushing part 1221, the push rod 1223, and the second pushing part 1222 to move as a whole along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211.

[0307] Please see Figures 22-24 In some embodiments, the pushing mechanism 12 further includes an elastic element 126, which is spaced apart from the pushing element 122 along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211. The elastic element 126 is used to elastically deform under the action of the aerosol generating article 22 during the process of the pushing element 122 driving the aerosol generating article 22 to move out of the receiving hole 211, and to restore its deformation when the pushing element 122 unloads the force on the aerosol generating article 22, so as to push the aerosol generating article 22 back into the receiving hole 211.

[0308] Thus, by having the elastic element 126 spaced apart from the pusher 122 along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211, the elastic element 126 also undergoes elastic deformation as the aerosol generating product 22 moves towards the receiving hole 211 driven by the pusher 122, and recovers its deformation when the pusher 122 unloads the force on the aerosol generating product 22. In this way, the elastic force of the elastic element 126 can be used to push the aerosol generating product 22 back, which can save the driving and pushing parts and reduce the space occupied.

[0309] Specifically, the pusher 122 and the elastic member 126 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the bracket 21 along the axis of the receiving hole 211, and the elastic member 126 can be arranged on the same side of the bracket 21 as the heating mechanism 13.

[0310] For example, with the depth direction of the receiving hole 211 as the vertical direction, the pushing member 122 is disposed on the lower side of the support 21, and the elastic member 126 and the heating mechanism 13 are disposed on the upper side of the support 21. The pushing member 122 and the elastic member 126 can respectively contact the upper and lower ends of the aerosol generating product 22. The pushing drive member 121 drives the pushing member 122 to move upward and push the aerosol generating product 22 into the heating chamber 131. The upper end of the aerosol generating product 22 squeezes the elastic member 126, causing the elastic member 126 to undergo compression deformation. After the heating and suction are completed, the pushing member 122 moves downward or tends to move downward, removing the supporting force on the aerosol generating product 22. Correspondingly, the pressure of the aerosol generating product 22 on the elastic member 126 is also removed, and the elastic member 126 recovers its deformation and elongates, pushing the aerosol generating product 22 back into the receiving hole 211.

[0311] Optionally, the elastic element 126 can be a sheet, spring, etc.

[0312] The heating mechanism 13, at its end away from the support 21, may have an exhaust channel 141 communicating with the nozzle 14. The end of the elastic member 126 away from the support 21 may be fixedly connected to the wall of the exhaust channel 141. When the elastic member 126 recovers its elastic deformation and elongates, it may be partially accommodated in the exhaust channel 141 and partially accommodated in the heating chamber 131. The end of the elastic member 126 near the support 21 may extend to the end face of the receiving hole 211 to contact the aerosol generating product 22. The receiving hole 211 where the aerosol generating product 22 contacts the elastic member 126 is located is opposite to and communicates with the heating chamber 131 along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211. When the elastic member 126 undergoes compressive deformation, the end of the elastic member 126 in contact with the aerosol generating product 22 may gradually withdraw from the heating chamber 131, and the elastic member 126 may be completely accommodated in the exhaust channel 141.

[0313] In some embodiments, the elastic member 126 cooperates with the pusher 122 to push the aerosol-generating product 22 into the heating chamber 131 segment by segment to achieve segmented heating. The pusher 122 first pushes a portion of the aerosol-generating product 22 into the heating chamber 131. After heating, another portion of the aerosol-generating product 22 is pushed into the heating chamber 131. The heated portion of the aerosol-generating product 22 is then pushed out of the heating chamber 131. This process continues until all the aerosol-generating products 22 are completely drawn in. The pusher 122 then retracts, and the elastic member 126 restores its elastic deformation, returning the aerosol-generating product 22 to its original receiving hole 211. Subsequently, the support 21 can rotate under the action of the rotation drive mechanism 15 to switch to the next aerosol-generating product 22, and the above process is repeated for drawing.

[0314] For example, such as Figure 22 As shown, the aerosol generating article 22 is located in the receiving hole 211 opposite to the heating chamber 131 along the axial direction before heating. The aerosol generating article 22 is pushed into the heating chamber 131 by the pusher 122, and the aerosol generating article 22 can be positioned as follows: Figure 23 At the position shown, the first stage of suction is performed; after the first stage of suction is completed, the pusher 122 continues to push the aerosol-generating product 22 to move, reaching the position shown. Figure 24 At the indicated position, the second stage of suction is performed. During both the first and second stages of suction, the elastic element 126 is in a compressed state, and the deformation during the second stage is greater than that during the first stage. After the second stage of suction is completed and the aerosol-generated product 22 is consumed, the pusher 122 retracts, the elastic element 126 recovers its elastic deformation, and pushes the aerosol-generated product 22 back to its original receiving hole 211.

[0315] Please see Figure 25 and Figure 26 In some embodiments, there are two pushers 121 and two pushers 122. The pushers 121 and pushers 122 correspond one-to-one, and the two pushers 122 are spaced apart along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211.

[0316] One of the pusher drive components 121 is used to drive the corresponding pusher component 122 to move along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211, so that the pusher component 122 pushes the aerosol generated product 22 in the receiving hole 211 out of the receiving hole 211. The other pusher drive component 121 is used to drive the corresponding pusher component 122 to move along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211, so that the pusher component 122 pushes the aerosol generated product 22 outside the receiving hole 211 back into the receiving hole 211.

[0317] Thus, by having two pusher drive members 121 and two corresponding pusher members 122 spaced along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211, the two pusher drive members 121 respectively drive the corresponding pusher members 122 to complete the pushing and retraction of the aerosol generating product 22, which is beneficial for accurately controlling the switching action of the aerosol generating product 22, and also enriches the driving mode of the pusher drive member 121, improving the universality of the pusher mechanism 12 in different types of appliances.

[0318] Specifically, a pusher 121 and a corresponding pusher 122 are located on one side of the bracket 21 along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211, while another pusher 121 and a corresponding pusher 122 are arranged on the other side of the bracket 21 along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211.

[0319] During the ejection and retraction of the aerosol-generated article 22, the distance between the two pushers 122 along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211 can always be greater than or equal to the length of the aerosol-generated article 22, thereby preventing the aerosol-generated article 22 from being excessively compressed. The two pushers 121 can be linked for control to ensure that the aerosol-generated article 22 is not excessively compressed even when both pushers 122 are in contact with it.

[0320] The driving and transmission methods of the two pusher drive components 121 can be the same or different. For example, one pusher drive component 121 is driven by a motor, and the other pusher drive component 121 is driven by hydraulics; or both pusher drive components 121 are driven by motors, one pusher drive component 121 drives the first pusher part 1221 to perform linear reciprocating motion through a screw 1212 threadedly engaging with the first pusher part 1221, and the other pusher drive component 121 drives the second pusher part 1222 to perform linear reciprocating motion through gear transmission.

[0321] With the depth direction of the receiving hole 211 as the vertical direction, the two pushers 122 respectively contact the upper and lower ends of the aerosol generating product 22, and the two pushers 122 are not in direct contact or directly connected.

[0322] For example, the heating mechanism 13 is located above the support 21. The pushing drive 121 located below the support 21 includes a lead screw motor 1213. The axial direction of the lead screw 1212 connected to the lead screw motor 1213 is parallel to the depth direction of the receiving hole 211. The pushing member 122 located below the support 21 is a second pushing part 1222. The second pushing part 1222 has a cylindrical structure and is sleeved on the lead screw 1212. The second pushing part 1222 is coaxial with the lead screw 1212, and the inner wall of the second pushing part 1222 is threadedly engaged with the lead screw 1212. One receiving hole 211 on the support 21 is opposite to the heating chamber 131 of the heating mechanism 13 along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211. The upper end face of the second pushing part 1222 is in contact with the lower end face of the aerosol generating product 22 in the receiving hole 211. The lead screw motor 1213 can drive the second pusher 1222 to move upward, pushing the aerosol generating product 22 out of the receiving hole 211 and into the heating chamber 131.

[0323] In this embodiment, the pushing drive 121 located above the support 21 includes a gear drive motor 1216 and a drive wheel 1217, with the drive wheel 1217 mounted on the motor shaft of the gear drive motor 1216. The pushing member 122 located above the support 21 is a first pushing part 1221, which has multiple gears arranged in a straight line and meshes with the drive wheel 1217. When the gear drive motor 1216 is started, the drive wheel 1217 rotates and drives the first pushing part 1221 to perform a translational movement along the arrangement direction of the straight gears.

[0324] Furthermore, the first pushing part 1221 can be elongated, with its length direction parallel to the depth direction of the receiving hole 211. Gears arranged along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211 are formed on one side of the first pushing part 1221 along its width direction, so that the first pushing part 1221 moves along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211 and pushes the aerosol generating article 22. During the movement of the aerosol generating article 22, the first pushing part 1221 can extend into and pass through the heating chamber 131 to maintain contact with the aerosol generating article 22.

[0325] The axial direction of the motor shaft of the drive wheel 1217 and the gear drive motor 1216 may intersect with the length direction of the first push part 1221. For example, the length direction of the first push part 1221 may be orthogonal to the axial direction of the motor shaft of the drive wheel 1217 and the drive motor.

[0326] Please see Figure 27 , Figure 30 and Figure 32 In some embodiments, the pusher 122 can be combined with the aerosol generating article 22, and the pusher drive 121 is also used to pull the aerosol generating article 22 located outside the receiving hole 211 back into the receiving hole 211 by the pusher 122.

[0327] Thus, by combining the pusher 122 with the aerosol generating product 22, the pusher 122 can independently complete the actions of pushing out and retracting the aerosol generating product 22, thereby reducing the number of parts and saving space.

[0328] Specifically, the pusher 122 is detachably coupled to the aerosol generating article 22. For example, the pusher 122 can cover, insert, clamp, hold, adsorb, or adhere to the aerosol generating article 22. During the heating process of each aerosol generating article 22, the pusher 122 is coupled to the aerosol generating article 22, and after the aerosol generating article 22 has finished heating and returned to its original position, the pusher 122 can be separated from the aerosol generating article 22 and coupled again to the next aerosol generating article 22 to be heated.

[0329] Please see Figures 27-29 The pusher 122 includes a first pusher portion 1221 and a second pusher portion 1222 spaced apart along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211, and a push rod 1223 connecting the first pusher portion 1221 and the second pusher portion 1222. The second pusher portion 1222 is a thin sheet and covers the upper end face of the aerosol generating article 22. The push rod 1223 is a strip-shaped thin sheet, which fits against or is close to the peripheral surface of the aerosol generating article 22 and extends along the length direction of the aerosol generating article 22. The first pusher portion 1221 is cylindrical and its upper end face contacts the lower end face of the aerosol generating article 22. Thus, the first pusher portion 1221, the second pusher portion 1222, and the push rod 1223 can form an approximately semi-enclosed support structure for the aerosol generating article 22.

[0330] In this embodiment, the receiving hole 211 penetrates the outer peripheral surface 216 of the support 21 radially. The push rod 1223 is opposite to the aerosol generating article 22 in the receiving hole 211 along the direction in which the receiving hole 211 penetrates the outer peripheral surface 216, or covers the exposed surface of the aerosol generating article 22 in the receiving hole 211. During movement, the push rod 1223 passes through the opening formed by the receiving hole 211 penetrating the outer peripheral surface 216, so that the first pushing part 1221, the second pushing part 1222, and the push rod 1223 can maintain a covering posture on the aerosol generating article 22 during movement.

[0331] The distance between the upper end faces of the first pushing part 1221 and the second pushing part 1222 along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211 is greater than or equal to the length of the aerosol generating article 22, and the first pushing part 1221, the push rod 1223 and the second pushing part 1222 move synchronously under the drive of the pushing drive member 121. When the pushing member 122 moves upward as a whole, the second pushing part 1222 abuts against the aerosol generating article 22 and pushes the aerosol generating article 22 out of the receiving hole 211. When the pushing member 122 moves downward as a whole, the first pushing part 1221 abuts against the aerosol generating article 22 and pushes the aerosol generating article 22 back into the original receiving hole 211.

[0332] The first pusher 1221 can be a circular sheet, which is convenient for molding and provides better coverage of the circular end face of the aerosol-generating product 22.

[0333] Please see Figure 30 and Figure 31 In some embodiments, the pusher 122 is attached to the aerosol generating article 22 by magnetic attraction or adhesive.

[0334] Please see Figures 32-34 In some embodiments, one end of the pusher 122 is formed with a gripper structure 1226, and the pusher 122 grips one end of the aerosol generating article 22 through the gripper structure 1226 to combine with the aerosol generating article 22.

[0335] In some embodiments, the pusher 122 can be inserted into the aerosol generating article 22 to engage with it.

[0336] Thus, the pusher 122 is combined with the aerosol generating product 22 by magnetic attraction, adhesion, clamping or insertion, which makes the process of combining and separating the pusher 122 with the aerosol generating product 22 simple and reliable, and can save the parts on the other side of the bracket 21 used to push the aerosol generating product 22, reducing the space occupied.

[0337] Specifically, the pusher 122 is arranged on one side of the bracket 21 along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211, and the heating mechanism 13 is arranged on the other side of the bracket 21 along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211. The pusher drive 121 can be arranged on the same side of the bracket 21 as the pusher 122.

[0338] Optionally, such as Figure 30 and Figure 31As shown, the pusher 122 includes a push cylinder 1224 and a magnetic attractor 1225 disposed at the top of the push cylinder 1224, the magnetic attractor 1225 being fixedly connected to the push cylinder 1224. The axial direction of the push cylinder 1224 is parallel to the axial direction of the receiving hole 211 and is axially opposite to one of the receiving holes 211. Both ends of the push cylinder 1224 may have openings, and the magnetic attractor 1225 may close the openings at the top of the push cylinder 1224. The magnetic attractor 1225 may be attracted to the aerosol generating product 22 axially. During the movement of the aerosol generating product 22 along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211, the side end face of the magnetic attractor 1225 facing away from the push cylinder 1224 may always be attracted to the lower end face of the aerosol generating product 22.

[0339] Furthermore, the aerosol generating article 22 may be provided with a magnetic body (not shown) for cooperating with the magnetic attractor 1225. At least one of the magnetic attractor 1225 and the aerosol generating article 22 can be demagnetized after the heating of the aerosol generating article 22 is completed and before it is switched, so that the magnetic attractor 1225 can be separated from the aerosol generating article 22.

[0340] Optionally, the pusher 122 includes an adhesive (not shown) that is detachably bonded to an aerosol generating article 22 and remains stably bonded to the aerosol generating article 22 as the aerosol generating article 22 moves along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211.

[0341] Optionally, the aerosol generating article 22 includes an aerosol generating matrix 221 and a support segment 223, which are axially connected. The pusher 122 can be combined with the aerosol generating matrix 221 and / or the support segment 223. For example, the gripper structure 1226 on the pusher 122 clamps the support segment 223, or the pusher 122 is inserted into the support segment 223 and the aerosol generating matrix 221.

[0342] Optionally, such as Figures 32-34 As shown, the pusher 122 includes a pusher cylinder 1224 and a gripper structure 1226 connected to the pusher cylinder 1224. The axial direction of the pusher cylinder 1224 is parallel to the axial direction of the receiving hole 211, one of which is axially opposite to the pusher cylinder 1224. One end face of the pusher cylinder 1224 along the axial direction can contact the aerosol generating article 22 in the receiving hole 211. The pusher cylinder 1224 can be a solid, hollow, or partially hollow structure. The gripper structure 1226 can be connected to the outer peripheral surface of the pusher cylinder 1224 and protrude from the end face of the pusher cylinder 1224 facing the receiving hole 211. The gripper structure 1226 can grip the aerosol generating article 22 and move it upward and out of the receiving hole 211, or it can grip the aerosol generating article 22 and move it downward and back into the receiving hole 211.

[0343] After the aerosol generating product 22 returns to its original position, the gripper structure 1226 and the pusher 1224 can continue to move downwards. The aerosol generating product 22 is stopped from moving downwards by the support part 2116 on the wall of the receiving hole 211, so that the gripper structure 1226 separates from the aerosol generating product 22.

[0344] Furthermore, the gripper structure 1226 includes a plurality of gripping teeth spaced circumferentially along the pusher cylinder 1224, which can extend into the receiving hole 211 and closely adhere to a portion of the outer surface of the lower end of the aerosol-generating article 22.

[0345] In this embodiment, the gripper structure 1226 grips the support section 223, and the radial dimension of the support section 223 may be slightly smaller than the radial dimension of the aerosol generating matrix 221.

[0346] Optionally, the top of the pusher 122 is provided with a pin (not shown), and the aerosol generating article 22 may be provided with a slot for the pin to be inserted, or the aerosol generating article 22 may have a looser structure for easy insertion.

[0347] Before each aerosol generating article 22 is heated, the support 21 can be rotated by the rotation drive mechanism 15 to rotate the receiving hole 211 where the aerosol generating article 22 to be heated is located so that it is opposite to the pusher 122 and the heating chamber 131 along the depth direction of the receiving hole 211 (that is, the axial direction of the receiving hole 211). Then, the pusher 122 can be combined with the aerosol generating product 22 through one of the magnetic suction member 1225, adhesive member, claw structure 1226, or pin, and push the aerosol generating product 22 out of the receiving hole 211 and into the heating chamber 131. After heating, the pusher 122 remains combined with the aerosol generating product 22 and drives the aerosol generating product 22 back to the original receiving hole 211. Subsequently, the pusher 122 can be separated from the aerosol generating product 22 and combined with the next aerosol generating product 22, repeating the above process of pushing, heating, and switching aerosol generating products 22 until all aerosol generating products 22 on the support 21 have been heated.

[0348] Please see Figure 16 In some embodiments, the aerosol generating apparatus 10 further includes a heating mechanism 13, and a pushing mechanism 12 is configured to push the aerosol generating article 22 in the support 21 toward the heating mechanism 13, and to recycle the aerosol generating article 22 outside the support 21 from the heating mechanism 13 back into the support 21.

[0349] Thus, the aerosol generating product 22 in the support 21 is pushed out of the support 21 by the pushing mechanism 12, the heating mechanism 13 heats the aerosol generating product 22 that has been removed from the support 21, and the pushing mechanism 12 pushes the aerosol generating product 22 back into the support 21. In this way, the heating mechanism 13 can sequentially heat the aerosol generating products 22 that have been removed from different receiving holes 211, increasing the number of continuous suction ports, and at the same time reducing the replacement frequency of the aerosol generating consumable 20.

[0350] Specifically, the heating mechanism 13 is provided with a heating chamber 131, which is used to accommodate the aerosol-generating article 22 removed from the support 21. The heating mechanism 13 can form a circumferential temperature field in the heating chamber 131 to achieve central heating of the aerosol-generating article 22. For example, the heating mechanism 13 may include a needle-shaped heating element 133, which extends into the center of the heating chamber 131. When the aerosol-generating article 22 is pushed into the heating chamber 131, the heating element 133 is also inserted into the aerosol-generating article 22, so that the heating element 133 radiates heat from the inside to the outside, heating the aerosol-generating article 22.

[0351] Please see Figure 16 In some embodiments, the heating mechanism 13 includes a receiving member 132 and a heating element 133. The receiving member 132 forms a heating cavity 131, and the heating element 133 is disposed on the side of the receiving member 132 away from the heating cavity 131.

[0352] Thus, by forming a heating chamber 131 through the receiving member 132 and accommodating the aerosol generating product 22, it is beneficial to maintain the stability of the aerosol generating product 22 during the heating process. Furthermore, the heating element 133 is located on the side of the receiving member 132 away from the heating chamber 131, which is beneficial to keep the heating element 133 clean and reduce the contamination of other components by aerosols or condensate.

[0353] Specifically, the heating element 133 can be a resistance wire or heating grid heated by resistance, or a solenoid heated by induction, or a heating element heated by infrared or microwave. The housing 132 can be a hollow structure, and the hollow section of the housing 132 forms a heating cavity 131. The housing 132 can be made of materials such as metal, ceramic, or high-temperature resistant glass.

[0354] In some embodiments, the housing 132 is cylindrical and surrounds a heating cavity 131, and the heating element 133 is also cylindrical or solenoid-shaped, and the heating element 133 can be sleeved on the outside of the housing 132. In this embodiment, the heating element 133 radiates heat from the periphery of the aerosol generating article 22 inward.

[0355] In other embodiments, the heating element 133 may also be disposed on the inner wall of the receiving member 132, which is beneficial for rapid heating and energy saving.

[0356] Please see Figure 6 In some embodiments, the aerosol generating apparatus 10 includes a rotation drive mechanism 15 for driving the support 21 to rotate so that at least one receiving hole 211 is aligned with the heating mechanism 13 along the axial direction of the receiving hole 211.

[0357] Thus, by rotating the drive mechanism 15 to drive the support 21 to rotate, at least one receiving hole 211 is aligned with the heating mechanism 13 along the axial direction of the receiving hole 211, thereby facilitating the pusher mechanism 12 to push the aerosol generating article 22 between the receiving hole 211 and the heating chamber 131 along the axial direction of the receiving hole 211.

[0358] Specifically, the pusher 122 of the pusher mechanism 12 can move linearly along the axis of the receiving hole 211 under the drive of the pusher motor 1213. During the process of pushing the aerosol generating product 22 to move, the pusher 122 can partially extend into the receiving hole 211 and / or the heating chamber 131.

[0359] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "certain embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0360] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that, The aerosol generating device is provided with a receiving chamber for containing aerosol generating consumables. The aerosol generating consumables include a support and an aerosol generating product. The support has multiple receiving holes, and the aerosol generating product is contained in the receiving holes. The aerosol generating device includes a pushing mechanism for pushing the aerosol generating product in the support out of the support and for recovering the aerosol generating product outside the support back into the support.

2. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a feeding drive and a pushing member. The feeding drive is used to drive the pushing member to move along the depth direction of the receiving hole, so that the pushing member pushes the aerosol-generated product in the receiving hole out of the receiving hole.

3. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pushing member includes a first pushing part, a second pushing part, and a push rod. The first pushing part and the second pushing part are spaced apart along the depth direction of the receiving hole. The push rod connects the first pushing part and the second pushing part. The first pushing part is connected to the pushing drive member. Under the drive of the pushing drive member, the first pushing part pushes the aerosol generating product in the receiving hole out of the receiving hole, and the second pushing part pushes the aerosol generating product located outside the receiving hole back into the receiving hole.

4. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bracket has a notch that extends through both ends of the bracket. The notch extends through the outer peripheral surface of the bracket and communicates with the receiving hole. The push rod includes a first connecting part, a second connecting part, and a connecting rod. The first connecting part connects the first pushing part and one end of the connecting rod. The second connecting part connects the second pushing part and the other end of the connecting rod. Both the first connecting part and the second connecting part are bent relative to the connecting rod. Under the drive of the pusher, the first connecting part can move in the notch.

5. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second pushing part is a hollow tube; or, the second pushing part is a pressing block.

6. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pushing mechanism further includes an elastic element, which is spaced apart from the pushing element along the depth direction of the receiving hole. The elastic element is used to elastically deform under the action of the aerosol generating product during the process of the pushing element driving the aerosol generating product to move out of the receiving hole, and to restore its deformation when the pushing element unloads the force on the aerosol generating product, so as to push the aerosol generating product back into the receiving hole.

7. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of the pusher and the pusher are both two, and the pusher and the pusher are one-to-one. The two pushers are spaced apart along the depth direction of the receiving hole. One of the pusher drives the corresponding pusher to move along the depth direction of the receiving hole, so that the pusher pushes the aerosol-generated product in the receiving hole out of the receiving hole, and the other pusher drives the corresponding pusher to move along the depth direction of the receiving hole, so that the pusher pushes the aerosol-generated product outside the receiving hole back into the receiving hole.

8. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pusher can be combined with the aerosol-generating article, and the pusher drive is also used to pull the aerosol-generating article located outside the receiving hole back into the receiving hole by means of the pusher.

9. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The pusher is attached to the aerosol-generated product by magnetic attraction or adhesive bonding; or... One end of the pusher has a gripper structure, which clamps one end of the aerosol-generating article to bond it to the aerosol-generating article; or, The pusher can be inserted into the aerosol-generating article to combine with it.

10. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pusher drive includes a lead screw motor, the pusher is sleeved on the lead screw of the lead screw motor, and the inner wall of the pusher is provided with a thread that mates with the lead screw.

11. The aerosol generating apparatus according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, The aerosol generating apparatus further includes a heating mechanism, and the pushing mechanism is configured to push the aerosol-generated article in the support toward the heating mechanism, and to recycle the aerosol-generated article outside the support from the heating mechanism back into the support.

12. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The aerosol generating device includes a rotation drive mechanism for driving the support to rotate so that at least one receiving hole is aligned with the heating mechanism along the axial direction of the receiving hole.

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