Aerosol generating device

Abstract

This utility model discloses an aerosol generating device, relating to the field of aerosol technology. The aerosol generating device includes a toggle switch structure and a main board. The toggle switch structure includes a base and a toggle element, the toggle element being movably disposed on the base. The main board is disposed on the base and located on the side of the toggle element facing away from the base. Multiple microswitches are spaced apart on the side of the main board facing the toggle element, each microswitch being electrically connected to one of the main boards. The toggle element is configured to trigger at least one of the microswitches when toggleed.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Aerosol generating devices are devices that convert liquid or solid substances into aerosols (i.e., tiny particles or droplets suspended in the air) through heating or atomization. They are widely used in electronic cigarettes, medical inhalers, air purification equipment, industrial spraying equipment, and other fields.

[0003] Taking e-cigarettes as an example, their core function lies in adjusting the flavor and number of puffs by controlling the heating temperature or heating time. However, most traditional e-cigarettes use software presets to fix the heating time, which cannot meet the user's need to adjust it in real time according to personal preferences. Users cannot adjust the heating parameters according to their personal preferences during use, resulting in low versatility and personalization of the product. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to propose an aerosol generating device that aims to solve the problems of traditional aerosol generating devices being unable to adjust heating parameters in real time and having a limited user experience.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the aerosol generating device proposed in this utility model includes:

[0006] A toggle switch structure, comprising a base and a toggle element, the toggle element being movably disposed on the base; and

[0007] A motherboard is disposed on the base and located on the side of the toggle member facing away from the base. A plurality of microswitches are provided at intervals on the side of the motherboard facing the toggle member, and each microswitch is electrically connected to a motherboard.

[0008] The toggle is configured to trigger at least one of the microswitches when toggleed. Attached Figure Description

[0009] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0010] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an embodiment of the aerosol generating device provided by this utility model;

[0011] Figure 2 An exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the aerosol generating device of this utility model is provided;

[0012] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the aerosol generating device provided by this utility model;

[0013] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of an embodiment of the toggle member provided by this utility model.

[0014] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0015] 100. Aerosol generating device; 1. Toggle switch structure; 11. Base; 111. Rotating shaft; 112. Arc-shaped through groove; 113. First connecting post; 114. Second connecting post; 12. Toggle element; 121. Trigger section; 121a. Starting end; 121b. End; 122. Main body; 123. Toggle part; 124. Limiting groove; 2. Main board; 21. Micro switch; 3. Limiting bracket; 31. Elastic support arm; 311. Limiting part; 312. Reset part; 4. First fastener; 5. Second fastener.

[0016] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0018] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0019] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0020] This utility model proposes an aerosol generating device 100.

[0021] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment of this utility model, the aerosol generating device 100 includes a toggle switch structure 1 and a main board 2. The toggle switch structure 1 includes a base 11 and a toggle member 12, the toggle member 12 being movably disposed on the base 11. The main board 2 is disposed on the base 11 and located on the side of the toggle member 12 facing away from the base 11. A plurality of microswitches 21 are spaced apart on the side of the main board 2 facing the toggle member 12, and each microswitch 21 is electrically connected to a main board 2. The toggle member 12 is configured to trigger at least one of the microswitches 21 when toggled.

[0022] In this technical solution, when the user rotates the toggle 12, the toggle 12 triggers a different number of microswitches 21, thereby switching the operating state of the aerosol generating device 100. Specifically, when the user rotates the toggle 12 to the first position, one microswitch 21 is triggered, and the main board 2 controls the aerosol generating device 100 to enter the first operating state, such as heating at a lower temperature or for a shorter time; when the toggle 12 is rotated to the second position, two microswitches 21 are triggered, and the main board 2 controls the device to enter the second operating state, such as heating at a medium temperature or for a medium time; when the toggle 12 is rotated to the third position, three microswitches 21 are triggered, and the main board 2 controls the device to enter the third operating state, such as heating at a higher temperature or for a longer time. In this way, the user can adjust the heating parameters in real time according to personal preferences, realizing personalized control over the cigarette's taste and the number of puffs. The aerosol generating device 100 provided by this utility model can solve the problems of traditional aerosol generating devices 100 being unable to adjust heating parameters in real time and having a limited user experience by adopting a combination design of a toggle switch structure 1 and multiple micro switches 21.

[0023] The actuating element 12 can move along a straight line or rotate along an arc. When the actuating element 12 moves along a straight line, it is slidably mounted on the base 11, and the sliding direction of the actuating element 12 is consistent with the extension direction of the straight line. When the actuating element 12 moves along an arc, it is rotatably mounted on the base 11, and the rotation direction of the actuating element 12 is consistent with the extension direction of the arc. This solution does not impose any restrictions on this, nor does it impose any restrictions on the number of micro switches 21. Users can set them according to their actual needs.

[0024] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, the toggle member 12 is rotatably mounted on the base 11. Multiple trigger segments 121 are spaced apart on the side of the toggle member 12 facing the motherboard 2. These trigger segments 121 are concentrically arranged, and each trigger segment 121 corresponds to a micro switch 21. The toggle member 12's rotatable mounting on the base 11 means that its movement trajectory is an arc around a central point. The multiple trigger segments 121 on the side of the toggle member 12 facing the motherboard 2 are key components in the interaction between the toggle member 12 and the micro switch 21. The concentric arrangement of the trigger segments 121, i.e., all trigger segments 121 distributed around the same central point, forms a circular or fan-shaped layout. Each trigger segment 121 corresponds to a micro switch 21, ensuring that the toggle member 12 can trigger different micro switches 21 at different positions. When the user rotates the toggle 12, the trigger segments 121 on the toggle 12 will sequentially contact or separate from the micro switches 21, thereby triggering the corresponding micro switches 21. Through this design, different positions of the toggle 12 correspond to different combinations of micro switches 21, thereby realizing the switching of different operating states of the aerosol generating device 100. For example, the toggle 12 has three trigger segments 121 (A, B, C), which correspond to three micro switches 21 (1, 2, 3) respectively. Trigger segment 121A triggers micro switch 211, and the device enters the first operating state; trigger segments 121A and B simultaneously trigger micro switches 211 and 2, and the device enters the second operating state; trigger segments 121A, B, and C simultaneously trigger micro switches 211, 2, and 3, and the device enters the third operating state. The concentrically arranged trigger segment 121 makes the entire toggle switch structure 1 more compact, suitable for multi-position control in a limited space; users can switch between multiple positions by rotating the toggle component 12, which is simple and intuitive to operate; compared with complex electronic control, this design that combines mechanical and micro switch 21 has certain advantages in reliability and reduces the possibility of electronic failure.

[0025] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the length of each trigger segment 121 is the same as the length difference of its adjacent trigger segment 121. The fact that the length difference of each trigger segment 121 is the same as the length difference of its adjacent trigger segment 121 means that the lengths of the trigger segments 121 are arranged according to a certain arithmetic progression. Since the trigger segments 121 are concentrically arranged, this arithmetic progression ensures that the contact sequence and trigger number of the trigger segments 121 with the micro switch 21 are predictable during the rotation of the toggle member 12. Because the lengths of the trigger segments 121 are arranged arithmetic progression, the contact sequence and trigger number of the trigger segments 121 with the micro switch 21 will form a pattern when the toggle member 12 rotates. This arithmetic progression makes the contact sequence and trigger number of the trigger segments 121 with the micro switch 21 more precise, thereby achieving more stable multi-position control.

[0026] Please see Figure 4 In one embodiment, each trigger segment 121 has a starting end 121a and an ending end 121b. The end faces of the ending ends 121b of each trigger segment 121 are located on the same plane, while the end faces of the starting ends 121a of each trigger segment 121 are located on different planes. The fact that the end faces of the ending ends 121b of each trigger segment 121 are on the same horizontal plane, forming a neat edge, ensures that the trigger segments 121 maintain consistency with the contact point of the micro switch 21 during rotation, thereby improving the stability and reliability of triggering. The fact that the end faces of the starting ends 121a of each trigger segment 121 are located on different planes means that the starting ends 121a of the trigger segments 121 are not on the same horizontal plane but are distributed in a hierarchical manner. This design allows for the differentiation of different trigger segments 121 by the different positions of the starting ends 121a, thereby achieving multi-level control. Since the ends 121b of the trigger segment 121 are on the same plane, while the starting ends 121a are on different planes, when the toggle member 12 rotates, the trigger segment 121 will contact the micro switch 21 in sequence. Since the ends 121b of the trigger segment 121 are on the same plane, the contact point between the trigger segment 121 and the micro switch 21 is always consistent, reducing false triggering or missed triggering caused by uneven contact. Through the design of different starting end 121a positions, multi-level control can be realized. The starting end 121a position of each trigger segment 121 is different, so that the toggle member 12 can trigger different numbers of micro switches 21 at different positions, thereby realizing the switching of multiple working states.

[0027] Please see Figure 4In one embodiment, the cross-sectional area of ​​the starting end 121a of each trigger segment 121 gradually decreases from the end near the end 121b to the end away from the end 121b. The gradually decreasing cross-sectional area of ​​the starting end 121a of each trigger segment 121 forms a conical structure. This conical structure makes the starting end 121a of the trigger segment 121 exhibit a guiding slope, which helps guide the contact between the trigger segment 121 and the micro switch 21. The guiding slope ensures a smooth triggering process when the trigger segment 121 contacts the micro switch 21, reducing false triggering or missed triggering caused by sudden changes in contact area. It also reduces the impact force between the trigger segment 121 and the micro switch 21, extending the service life of the micro switch 21 and ensuring more stable contact between the trigger segment 121 and the micro switch 21.

[0028] For more details, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 4In one embodiment, the actuating member 12 has a main body 122 and an actuating part 123. The base 11 has a rotating shaft 111 on the side facing the main board 2 and an arc-shaped through groove 112. The main body 122 is rotatably sleeved on the rotating shaft 111, and the actuating part 123 can rotate through the arc-shaped through groove 112 and is exposed on the side of the base 11 facing away from the rotating shaft 111. The main body 122 is the main part of the actuating element 12, used to cooperate with the rotating shaft 111 of the base 11 to achieve rotational movement; the actuating part 123 is a part of the actuating element 12, used for user operation, and can drive the main body 122 to rotate; the base 11 has a rotating shaft 111 formed on the side facing the main board 2, used to support the main body 122 of the actuating element 12, so that it can rotate around the rotating shaft 111; the base 11 has an arc-shaped through groove 112 for accommodating the actuating part 123, and allowing the actuating part 123 to move within the arc-shaped through groove 112; the main body 122 is rotatably sleeved on the rotating shaft 111 of the base 11, this design makes The toggle 12 can rotate stably around the pivot 111; the structure of the pivot 111 ensures that the toggle 12 remains concentric during rotation, thereby improving the stability of the contact between the trigger section 121 and the micro switch 21; the toggle part 123 rotatably passes through the arc-shaped through groove 112 and is exposed on the side of the base 11 facing away from the pivot 111, which means that the user can operate the toggle 12 through the toggle part 123, and the movement path of the toggle part 123 is limited by the arc-shaped through groove 112; the design of the arc-shaped through groove 112 not only provides a movement path for the toggle part 123, but also plays a limiting role to prevent the toggle 12 from rotating excessively. The user drives the actuating element 12 to rotate by toggling the actuating part 123. The actuating part 123 moves within the arc-shaped groove 112, causing the main body 122 to rotate around the rotating shaft 111. The rotation of the actuating element 12 causes the trigger section 121 to contact the micro switch 21, thereby switching the operating state of the aerosol generating device 100. The design of the actuating part 123 allows the user to control the device with simple toggling operations, making the operation intuitive and convenient. The arc-shaped groove 112 provides a clear movement path for the actuating part 123, allowing the user to easily find the correct operating position. The main body 122 is fitted onto the rotating shaft 111, ensuring the concentricity and stability of the actuating element 12 during rotation. The design of the arc-shaped groove 112 not only restricts the movement path of the actuating part 123 but also prevents excessive rotation of the actuating element 12, improving the reliability of the device. Through the operation of the actuating part 123, the user can easily switch the operating state of the device, while the design of the arc-shaped groove 112 provides clear operational feedback.

[0029] To improve the feel of the toggle, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 4In one embodiment, the outer peripheral wall of the main body 122 is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves 124 at intervals. The aerosol generating device 100 includes a limiting bracket 3, which is disposed on the side of the base 11 facing the toggle member 12. Elastic arms 31 are formed on both sides of the limiting bracket 3. The main body 122 is located between two elastic arms 31. Each elastic arm 31 has a reset part 312 and a limiting part 311 connected in sequence at its end away from the limiting bracket 3. Each limiting part 311 can be engaged in a limiting groove 124. The multiple limiting grooves 124 formed at intervals on the outer peripheral wall of the main body 122 are used to cooperate with the limiting parts 311 of the limiting bracket 3 to realize the gear switching of the toggle member 12. Every two limiting grooves 124 correspond to one gear, ensuring that the toggle member 12 can accurately stop at a preset position during rotation. The limiting bracket 3 is located on the side of the base 11 facing the toggle member 12 and is used to limit the movement of the toggle member 12. The limiting bracket 3 has elastic support arms 31 on both sides, and the main body 122 of the toggle member 12 is located between the two elastic support arms 31. Each elastic support arm 31 has a reset part 312 and a limiting part 311 connected in sequence at the end away from the limiting bracket 3. The reset part 312 is used to provide elastic force so that the limiting part 311 can disengage from one limiting groove 124 and engage with the next limiting groove 124. The limiting part 311 is used to engage in the limiting groove 124 to ensure the stability of the toggle member 12 in each position. When the user moves the toggle part 123, the main body 122 rotates around the pivot 111, and the trigger section 121 contacts the micro switch 21 to achieve gear switching. During the rotation, the limiting part 311 disengages from one limiting groove 124 and is engaged in the next limiting groove 124 under the elastic force of the reset part 312. This design ensures the stability of the toggle part 12 in each gear position, prevents gear changes due to external force or misoperation, and provides a better feel for the toggle part 12. The cooperation between the limiting groove 124 and the limiting part 311 ensures the stability of the toggle part 12 in each gear position and reduces gear changes due to external force or misoperation. The design of the elastic support arm 31 and the reset part 312 provides a reliable reset mechanism, ensuring that the limiting part 311 can accurately engage in the limiting groove 124. The user can easily switch gears by moving the toggle part 123, and the engagement of the limiting part 311 with the limiting groove 124 provides clear gear feedback.

[0030] To improve the smoothness and reliability of the toggle switch 12 during gear shifting, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 2In one embodiment, the cross-sectional area of ​​the limiting portion 311 gradually increases from the end near the actuating member 12 to the end away from the actuating member 12, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the limiting groove 124 gradually increases from the end near the bottom wall of the limiting groove 124 to the end away from the bottom wall of the limiting groove 124. The gradual increase in the cross-sectional area of ​​the limiting portion 311 from the end near the actuating member 12 to the end away from the actuating member 12 forms a conical structure. This design makes the front end of the limiting portion 311 narrower and the rear end wider, making it easier for the limiting portion 311 to move out of the limiting groove 124. The gradual increase in the cross-sectional area of ​​the limiting groove 124 from the end near the bottom wall to the end away from the bottom wall also forms a conical structure. This design makes the bottom of the limiting groove 124 narrower and the opening wider, making it easier for the limiting portion 311 to enter and exit the limiting groove 124. When the user moves the toggle part 123, the main body 122 rotates around the pivot 111. The limiting part 311 disengages from a limiting groove 124 under the action of the elastic support arm 31. Since both the limiting part 311 and the limiting groove 124 are designed as conical structures, the limiting part 311 experiences less resistance when disengaging and can move out of the limiting groove 124 more smoothly. As the main body 122 rotates, the limiting part 311 is engaged into the next limiting groove 124 under the elastic force of the elastic support arm 31, completing the gear shift. The conical structure makes it easier for the limiting part 311 to move out of the limiting groove 124, reducing resistance during gear shifting and improving the smoothness of operation. When the user moves the toggle part 123, they can feel a more relaxed operating experience, reducing the difficulty of operation caused by excessive resistance. The conical structure design not only facilitates the removal of the limiting part 311, but also ensures that the limiting part 311 can accurately engage with the next limiting groove 124. This design reduces the problem of misoperation or unstable gear due to the loose fit between the limiting part 311 and the limiting groove 124. The conical structure design makes the fit between the limiting part 311 and the limiting groove 124 tighter, and the user can feel clear gear feedback during operation.

[0031] Please see Figure 2In one embodiment, a first connecting post 113 is formed on the side of the base 11 facing the actuating member 12. The aerosol generating device 100 includes a plurality of first fasteners 4, wherein one first fastener 4 passes through the limiting bracket 3 and the rotating shaft 111, and another first fastener 4 passes through the limiting bracket 3 and the first connecting post 113. The first connecting post 113 is formed on the side of the base 11 facing the actuating member 12 for connecting with the limiting bracket 3. The first connecting post 113 provides a fixed connection point for the limiting bracket 3, ensuring that the limiting bracket 3 can be stably installed on the base 11. The first fasteners 4 are used to fix the limiting bracket 3 to the base 11 and the rotating shaft 111 together; one first fastener 4 passes through the limiting bracket 3 and the rotating shaft 111 to ensure a stable connection between the limiting bracket 3 and the rotating shaft 111, and the other first fastener 4 passes through the limiting bracket 3 and the first connecting post 113 to ensure a stable connection between the limiting bracket 3 and the base 11. The limiting bracket 3 is fixed together with the rotating shaft 111 and the base 11 by the first fastener 4, which ensures that the limiting bracket 3 is in a stable position in the device, so that the limiting bracket 3 can reliably support the elastic support arm 31 and ensure that the limiting part 311 can be accurately engaged in the limiting groove 124. At the same time, the first connecting post 113 provides an additional fixing point for the limiting bracket 3, further enhancing the stability of the entire device.

[0032] Please see Figure 2 In one embodiment, a plurality of second connecting posts 114 are spaced apart on the side of the base 11 facing the toggle member 12. The aerosol generating device 100 includes a plurality of second fasteners 5, each of which passes through the motherboard 2 and a second connecting post 114 to connect the motherboard 2 and the base 11. The plurality of second connecting posts 114 spaced apart on the side of the base 11 facing the toggle member 12 are used to connect with the motherboard 2. The second connecting posts 114 provide a fixed connection point for the motherboard 2, ensuring that the motherboard 2 can be stably mounted on the base 11. The second fasteners 5 are used to fix the motherboard 2 and the base 11 together. Each second fastener 5 passes through the motherboard 2 and a second connecting post 114, ensuring a stable connection between the motherboard 2 and the base 11. The motherboard 2 is fixed to the base 11 by the second fastener 5, which ensures that the motherboard 2 is stable in the device and can be reliably installed on the base 11, while providing stable support for the micro switch 21 and other electronic components. The design of multiple second connecting posts 114 and second fasteners 5 ensures that the connection between the motherboard 2 and the base 11 is more secure and reduces loosening caused by external force or vibration.

[0033] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that, include: A toggle switch structure, the toggle switch structure including a base and a toggle member, the toggle member being movably disposed on the base; and A motherboard is disposed on the base and located on the side of the toggle member facing away from the base. A plurality of microswitches are provided at intervals on the side of the motherboard facing the toggle member, and each microswitch is electrically connected to a motherboard. The toggle is configured to trigger at least one of the microswitches when toggleed.

2. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The toggle is rotatably mounted on the base. The side of the toggle facing the motherboard has multiple trigger segments spaced apart. The multiple trigger segments are concentrically arranged, and each trigger segment corresponds to a micro switch.

3. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The length of each of the trigger segments is the same as the difference between the lengths of the adjacent trigger segments.

4. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the trigger segments has a starting end and an ending end. The end faces of the ending ends of each of the trigger segments are located in the same plane, while the end faces of the starting ends of each of the trigger segments are located in different planes.

5. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The cross-sectional area of ​​the starting end of each trigger segment gradually decreases from the end closest to the end to the end furthest from the end.

6. The aerosol generating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The actuating component has a main body and an actuating part. The base has a rotating shaft on the side facing the main board and an arc-shaped through groove. The main body is rotatably sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the actuating part can rotate through the arc-shaped through groove and is exposed on the side of the base facing away from the rotating shaft.

7. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The outer peripheral wall of the main body is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves at intervals. The aerosol generating device includes a limiting bracket. The limiting bracket is located on the side of the base facing the actuating member. Elastic arms are formed on both sides of the limiting bracket. The main body is located between two elastic arms. Each elastic arm has a reset part and a limiting part connected in sequence at the end away from the limiting bracket. Each limiting part can be engaged in a limiting groove.

8. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The cross-sectional area of ​​the limiting part gradually increases from the end near the actuating member to the end away from the actuating member, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the limiting groove gradually increases from the end near the bottom wall of the limiting groove to the end away from the bottom wall of the limiting groove.

9. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The base has a first connecting post on the side facing the actuating member. The aerosol generating device includes a plurality of first fasteners, one of which passes through the limiting bracket and the rotating shaft, and another of which passes through the limiting bracket and the first connecting post.

10. The aerosol generating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The base has a plurality of second connecting posts spaced apart on the side facing the toggle member. The aerosol generating device includes a plurality of second fasteners, each of which passes through the main board and a second connecting post to connect the main board and the base.

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