Filter tip adapter and aerosol generating device

Abstract

This application relates to a filter adapter and an aerosol generating device. The filter adapter includes a main body, a sliding cover, and a positioning mechanism. The main body has an insertion hole for inserting a filter. The sliding cover is slidably connected to the main body and can slide relative to the main body under external force to cover or open the insertion hole. The positioning mechanism includes a first magnet and a second magnet. The first magnet is fixed to the main body, and the second magnet is fixed to the sliding cover. The first and second magnets can maintain the sliding cover by magnetic force, allowing it to cover or open the insertion hole. The aerosol generating device includes a filter adapter and a heating element. The filter adapter is connected to the heating element, which heats the aerosol generating matrix to generate aerosol. The aerosol can be drawn into the filter by the user through the filter within the adapter. The solution provided in this application is adapted for the use of disposable filters, solving the problem of condensate accumulation caused by repeated use of existing filter assemblies.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of heated non-combustible technology, and in particular to filter adapters and aerosol generating devices. Background Technology

[0002] Existing aerosol generating devices include interconnected filter assemblies and heating elements. The heating element heats the aerosol generating matrix to produce aerosols. The aerosols are cooled and filtered by the filter assemblies before being inhaled by the user. During the cooling process, condensate forms inside the filter assemblies. When the filter assemblies are reused, the condensate accumulates, and the user can easily suck it out, which affects the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address or partially address the problems existing in the related technologies, this application provides a filter adapter and an aerosol generating device to adapt to the use of single-use filters, thus solving the problem of condensate accumulation caused by repeated use of existing filter assemblies.

[0004] The first aspect of this application provides a filter adapter, which includes a body, a sliding cover, and a positioning mechanism; the body has a socket for inserting a filter; the sliding cover is slidably connected to the body, and the sliding cover can slide relative to the body under the action of an external force to cover or open the socket; the positioning mechanism includes a first magnet and a second magnet, the first magnet is fixed to the body, the second magnet is fixed to the sliding cover, and the first magnet and the second magnet can use magnetic force to keep the sliding cover covering or opening the socket.

[0005] Furthermore, the main body is provided with a sliding track, and the sliding cover slides along the sliding track. When the sliding cover reaches one end of the sliding track, the sliding cover covers the socket.

[0006] Furthermore, the magnetic poles of the end of the first magnet near the second magnet are the same as those of the end of the second magnet near the first magnet. The first magnet and the second magnet maintain the sliding cover covering or opening the socket by mutual repulsion.

[0007] Furthermore, when the sliding cover closes the socket, the second magnet is located on one side of the first magnet along the sliding track direction; when the sliding cover opens the socket, the second magnet is located on the other side of the first magnet along the sliding track direction.

[0008] Furthermore, the sliding cover includes a cover body, a connector, and a limiting member. The cover body is located outside the main body. The connector is connected to the cover body and the limiting member respectively. The connector passes through the sliding track. The limiting member is located inside the main body. The second magnet is fixed to the limiting member.

[0009] Furthermore, the inner wall of the socket is provided with a retaining part, which is used to fix the filter.

[0010] Furthermore, the main body includes an upper shell and a lower shell, the upper shell and the lower shell are connected, the first magnet is fixed inside the lower shell, and the sliding cover is slidably connected to the upper shell.

[0011] Another aspect of this application provides an aerosol generating device, which includes the filter adapter and a heating element. The filter adapter is connected to the heating element, and the heating element can heat the aerosol generating matrix to generate aerosols. The aerosols can be inhaled by a user through the filter in the adapter.

[0012] Furthermore, a heat insulation pad is provided on the side of the main body facing the heating element, and the heat insulation pad is sandwiched between the main body and the heating element.

[0013] Furthermore, the outer surface of the main body is provided with locking points, and the heating element is sleeved onto the outside of the main body through the locking points.

[0014] The technical solution provided in this application can include the following beneficial effects: by using external force to cover or open the socket, the sliding cover can protect the socket when the filter adapter is not in operation, preventing foreign objects from entering the socket. When the user inserts the filter into the socket, the sliding cover will not affect the use of the socket. The first magnet is fixed to the main body, and the second magnet is fixed to the sliding cover. The magnetic force generated between the first magnet and the second magnet keeps the sliding cover in the state of covering or opening the socket, preventing the sliding cover from becoming loose, facilitating the user to use the filter adapter to adapt to the single-use filter, avoiding the accumulation of condensate, and improving the user experience.

[0015] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and other objects, features and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the more detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components in the exemplary embodiments thereof.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the filter adapter shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the combination of the filter adapter and the filter tip in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the filter adapter shown in the embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the filter adapter shown in the embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a bottom schematic diagram of the filter adapter shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding cover structure shown in an embodiment of this application; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device shown in the embodiments of this application.

[0018] Reference numerals: Main body 1; Insertion hole 11; Holding part 111; Sliding rail 12; Upper shell 13; Lower shell 14; Heat insulation pad 15; Locking point 16; Sliding cover 2; Cover body 21; Protrusion 211; Connector 22; Limiting part 23; Positioning mechanism 3; First magnet 31; Second magnet 32; Heating element 4; Filter nozzle 5 Detailed Implementation Embodiments of this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While embodiments of this application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this application may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make this application more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of this application to those skilled in the art.

[0019] It should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., may be used in this application to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0020] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and 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.

[0021] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] In related technologies, existing aerosol generating devices include interconnected filter assemblies and heating elements. The heating element heats the aerosol generating matrix to produce aerosols. After the aerosols are cooled and filtered by the filter assembly, they are inhaled by the user. During the cooling process, condensate forms inside the filter assembly. When the filter assembly is reused, condensate accumulates, which the user can easily suck out, affecting the user experience. To address the above problems, this application provides a filter adapter and aerosol generating device to adapt to the use of disposable filters, solving the problem of condensate accumulation caused by the reuse of existing filter assemblies.

[0023] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] See Figure 1-3 The filter adapter includes a main body 1, a sliding cover 2, and a positioning mechanism 3. The main body 1 has a socket 11 for inserting a filter 5. The socket 11 is a through hole, which can be polygonal, circular, elliptical, or irregularly shaped. The sliding cover 2 is slidably connected to the main body 1 and can slide relative to the main body 1 under external force. The sliding cover 2 can cover or open the socket 11 by sliding relative to the main body 1, where the external force can be manual or generated by an electric mechanism. When the sliding cover 2 opens the socket 11 by sliding relative to the main body 1, the filter 5 can be inserted into the socket 11; when the sliding cover 2 covers the socket 11 by sliding relative to the main body 1, the sliding cover 2 protects the socket 11, preventing impurities from falling into it.

[0025] In some embodiments, the sliding cover 2 can be driven by a motor, and a button can be provided on the main body 1. When the user presses the button, the motor drives the sliding cover 2 to cover or open the socket 11. In some embodiments, the sliding cover 2 is mounted on the surface of the main body 1, and the user can slide the sliding cover 2 relative to the main body 1 by pushing it with his hand, thereby covering or opening the socket 11.

[0026] See Figure 1-4The positioning mechanism 3 includes a first magnet 31 and a second magnet 32. The first magnet 31 is fixed to the main body 1, and the second magnet 32 ​​is fixed to the sliding cover 2. The first magnet 31 and the second magnet 32 ​​can keep the sliding cover 2 covering the socket 11 through magnetic force, thereby preventing the sliding cover 2 from shaking relative to the main body 1 and failing to protect the socket 11. The first magnet 31 and the second magnet 32 ​​can keep the sliding cover 2 away from the socket 11 and open the socket 11 through the magnetic force generated by each other, so that after the user inserts the filter 5 into the socket 11, the sliding cover 2 will not hit the filter 5 due to the shaking of the main body 1, thereby improving the user experience.

[0027] This application uses external force to make the sliding cover 2 cover or open the socket 11, so that when the filter adapter is not in operation, the sliding cover 2 can protect the socket 11 and prevent foreign objects from entering the socket 11. When the user inserts the filter 5 into the socket 11, the sliding cover 2 will not affect the use of the socket 11. The first magnet 31 is fixed to the main body 1 and the second magnet 32 ​​is fixed to the sliding cover 2. The magnetic force generated between the first magnet 31 and the second magnet 32 ​​keeps the sliding cover 2 in the state of covering or opening the socket 11, preventing the sliding cover 2 from becoming loose, making it convenient for users to use the filter adapter to adapt to the single-use filter, avoiding the accumulation of condensate, and improving the user experience.

[0028] See Figure 2-4 The main body 1 is provided with a sliding track 12, and the sliding cover 2 slides along the sliding track 12. When the sliding cover 2 reaches one end of the sliding track 12, the sliding cover 2 covers the insertion hole 11. By providing the sliding track 12 on the main body 1 for the sliding cover 2 to slide, it is ensured that the sliding cover 2 can accurately cover the insertion hole 11. In some embodiments, the sliding cover 2 includes a cover body 21, a connector 22 and a limiting member 23. The cover body 21 is located outside the main body 1. The connector 22 is connected to the cover body 21 and the limiting member 23 respectively. A long strip-shaped hollow hole is opened on the surface of the main body 1. The hollow hole forms the sliding track 12. The connector 22 passes through the sliding track 12 and can slide along the sliding track 12. The limiting member 23 is located inside the main body 1. The second magnet 32 ​​is fixed to the limiting member 23. The width and length of the limiting member 23 are both greater than the width of the sliding track 12. The limiting member 23 can prevent the sliding cover 2 from detaching from the sliding track 12. In some embodiments, the sliding track 12 can be a T-shaped rib with a long strip shape. The sliding track 12 is connected to the surface of the main body 1. The sliding cover 2 has a T-shaped groove, and the rib extends into the T-shaped groove. The sliding cover 2 can slide along the length of the rib. In some embodiments, the side of the cover 21 facing the main body 1 has a protrusion 211. The protrusion 211 can reduce the friction area between the cover 21 and the main body 1, making the cover 21 slide more smoothly along the sliding track 12.

[0029] See Figure 1-4In some embodiments, the ends of the first magnet 31 near the second magnet 32 ​​have the same magnetic poles as the ends of the second magnet 32 ​​near the first magnet 31. The first magnet 31 and the second magnet 32 ​​maintain the sliding cover 2 by mutually repelling each other, either covering or opening the socket 11. The first magnet 31 and the second magnet 32 ​​cause the sliding cover 2 to move away from the first magnet 31 due to the magnetic force of the first magnet. When the sliding cover 2 closes the socket 11, the second magnet 32 ​​is located on one side of the first magnet 31 along the sliding track 12. When the sliding cover 2 opens the socket 11, the second magnet 32 ​​is located on the other side of the first magnet 31 along the sliding track 12. Specifically, when the sliding cover 2 slides relative to the main body 1, the second magnet 32 ​​moves with the sliding cover 2, wherein the first magnet 31 is in the middle of the movement path of the second magnet 32. This allows the sliding cover 2 to be positioned at either end of the sliding track 12, due to the repulsive force between the first magnet 31 and the second magnet 32. When the user needs to open the socket 11 from the state where the sliding cover 2 is covering it, the user can use external force to slide the sliding cover 2 along the sliding track 12, causing the second magnet 32 ​​to pass over the first magnet 31. The second magnet 32 ​​can then push the sliding cover 2 away from the socket 11 until the sliding cover 2 reaches the other end of the sliding track 12. When the user needs to change from the state where the socket 11 is open to the state where the socket 11 is covered, the user can use external force to slide the sliding cover 2 along the sliding track 12, causing the second magnet 32 ​​to pass over the first magnet 31. The second magnet 32 ​​can then push the sliding cover 2 towards the socket 11 until the sliding cover 2 reaches the other end of the sliding track 12.

[0030] In some embodiments, the magnetic poles of the end of the first magnet 31 near the second magnet 32 ​​are different from those of the end of the second magnet 32 ​​near the first magnet 31. The first magnet 31 is located on the side of the sliding track 12 near the socket 11. When the sliding cover 2 reaches one end of the sliding track 12, the first magnet 31 and the second magnet 32 ​​attract each other, so that the sliding cover 2 keeps covering the socket 11. When the sliding cover 2 reaches the other end of the sliding track 12, since the distance between the first magnet 31 and the second magnet 32 ​​is far enough, the second magnet 32 ​​and the first magnet 31 are difficult to attract each other. Without sliding the sliding cover 2, the sliding cover 2 will not cover the socket 11. The sliding cover 2 can remain stationary due to the friction between it and the sliding track 12, and the user can insert the filter 5 into the socket 11.

[0031] In some embodiments, the magnetic poles of the end of the first magnet 31 near the second magnet 32 ​​are different from those of the end of the second magnet 32 ​​near the first magnet 31. The first magnet 31 is located on the side of the sliding track 12 away from the socket 11. When the sliding cover 2 slides away from the socket 11 until it reaches one end of the sliding track 12, the first magnet 31 and the second magnet 32 ​​attract each other, keeping the socket 11 open. When the sliding cover 2 reaches the other end of the sliding track 12, since the distance between the first magnet 31 and the second magnet 32 ​​is far enough, the second magnet 32 ​​and the first magnet 31 are difficult to attract each other. Without sliding the sliding cover 2, the sliding cover 2 can keep the socket 11 covered by the friction between it and the sliding track 12.

[0032] See Figure 1-4 The inner wall of the socket 11 is provided with a retaining part 111. The retaining part 111 is used to fix the filter 5 and prevent the filter 5 from falling out of the socket 11. The retaining part 111 can be a raised dot, a mesh, or multiple parallel raised lines. The retaining part 111 can also be an elastic structure such as a silicone block or a rubber block. The filter 5 is fixed by increasing the friction between the retaining part 111 and the filter 5. The retaining part 111 can also be a clip-like structure, which fixes the filter 5 by clamping it.

[0033] See Figure 3-5 The main body 1 includes an upper shell 13 and a lower shell 14, which are connected by bolts. The lower shell 14 has an installation groove, and the first magnet 31 is embedded in the installation groove and thus fixed in the lower shell 14. The sliding cover 2 is slidably connected to the upper shell 13. By dividing the main body 1 into an upper shell 13 and a lower shell 14, when assembling the filter adapter, the operator can first install the upper shell 13 and the sliding cover 2 together, and then install the lower shell 14 and the upper shell 13 together, so as to avoid the lower shell 14 affecting the installation of the upper shell 13 and the sliding cover 2, thus making it convenient for the operator to assemble the filter adapter.

[0034] Corresponding to the aforementioned application function implementation device embodiments, this application also provides an aerosol generation device and corresponding embodiments.

[0035] See Figure 3 and Figure 7The aerosol generating device includes a filter adapter and a heating element 4. The filter adapter is connected to the heating element 4. Specifically, the heating element 4 is detachably connected to the end of the filter adapter away from the sliding cover 2. The heating element 4 can heat the aerosol generating matrix to generate aerosol. The aerosol can be drawn in by the user through the filter 5 inside the adapter. In some embodiments, when the filter 5 is inserted into the socket 11, the filter 5 can reach into the heating element 4 and contact the heating element 4 to stop the filter 5. In some embodiments, the heating element 4 can also extend partially into the socket 11, so that when the filter 5 is inserted into the socket 11, the filter 5 contacts the heating element 4 to stop the filter 5.

[0036] See Figure 5-7 In some embodiments, a heat insulation pad 15 is provided on the side of the main body 1 facing the heating element 4. The heat insulation pad 15 is sandwiched between the main body 1 and the heating element 4. The heat insulation pad 15 can be made of heat-resistant silicone. The heat insulation pad 15 can reduce the heat conduction effect between the heating element 4 and the main body 1, thereby preventing the user from being burned by the heat generated by the heating element 4 when holding the main body 1.

[0037] See Figure 1 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the outer surface of the main body 1 is provided with locking points 16, and the heating element 4 is sleeved on the outside of the main body 1 through the locking points 16. The heating element 4 can be fixed together with the main body 1 by interference fit through the locking points 16. In addition, since the contact area between the locking points 16 and the heating element 4 is small, it is also convenient for the user to pull the filter adapter off the heating element 4 when the user wants to remove the filter adapter from the heating element 4.

[0038] In some embodiments, the main body 1 and the heating element 4 can be fixed together by magnetic attraction, or the main body 1 and the heating element 4 can be fixed together by mutual fastening.

[0039] The solution of this application has been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses; for parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments. Those skilled in the art should also understand that the actions and modules involved in the specification are not necessarily essential to this application. Furthermore, it is understood that the steps in the method of this application embodiment can be adjusted, combined, and deleted according to actual needs, and the modules in the device of this application embodiment can be combined, divided, and deleted according to actual needs.

[0040] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A filter adapter, characterized in that, include: The main body has a socket for inserting a filter tip; A sliding cover is slidably connected to the main body, and the sliding cover can slide relative to the main body under the action of external force to cover the socket or open the socket; The positioning mechanism includes a first magnet and a second magnet. The first magnet is fixed to the main body, and the second magnet is fixed to the sliding cover. The first magnet and the second magnet can use magnetic force to keep the sliding cover covering or opening the socket.

2. The filter adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body is provided with a sliding track, and the sliding cover slides along the sliding track. When the sliding cover reaches one end of the sliding track, the sliding cover covers the socket.

3. The filter adapter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ends of the first magnet near the second magnet have the same magnetic poles as the ends of the second magnet near the first magnet. The first magnet and the second magnet maintain the sliding cover covering or opening the socket by mutual repulsion.

4. The filter adapter according to claim 3, characterized in that: When the sliding cover closes the socket, the second magnet is located on one side of the first magnet along the sliding track direction; when the sliding cover opens the socket, the second magnet is located on the other side of the first magnet along the sliding track direction.

5. The filter adapter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding cover includes a cover body, a connector, and a limiting member. The cover body is located outside the main body. The connector is connected to the cover body and the limiting member respectively. The connector passes through the sliding track. The limiting member is located inside the main body. The second magnet is fixed to the limiting member.

6. The filter adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the insertion hole is provided with a retaining part, which is used to fix the filter.

7. The filter adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body includes an upper shell and a lower shell, the upper shell and the lower shell are connected, the first magnet is fixed inside the lower shell, and the sliding cover is slidably connected to the upper shell.

8. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that, The invention includes the filter adapter and heating element as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the filter adapter is connected to the heating element, the heating element is capable of heating the aerosol generating matrix to generate aerosols, and the aerosols are available for a user to inhale through the filter in the adapter.

9. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that: A heat insulation pad is provided on the side of the main body facing the heating element, and the heat insulation pad is sandwiched between the main body and the heating element.

10. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that: The outer surface of the main body is provided with locking points, and the heating element is sleeved on the outside of the main body through the locking points.

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