Aerosol generating device

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of smoking accessory technology and discloses an aerosol generating device. The aerosol generating device includes a housing, a dust cover, and a control component. The housing has a first opening and a receiving space. The dust cover is movably disposed within the receiving space and can cover and open the first opening. The control component is kinetically connected to the dust cover and can move relative to the housing to drive the dust cover to move. When heating a cigarette is required, moving the control component moves the dust cover and opens the first opening, facilitating the insertion and heating of the cigarette. After removing the cigarette, moving the control component again closes the first opening to prevent foreign objects from entering. Furthermore, during the covering and opening process, the dust cover remains within the housing and does not separate or detach from it, further simplifying the use and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A low-temperature heating device is an electronic cigarette device that uses electric heating to heat a smoking substrate such as a cigarette to produce smoke. It typically has a cigarette inlet for inserting and heating the cigarette. To keep the inside of the device clean and prevent external substances from falling in, the inlet is usually sealed. After opening the seal and inserting the cigarette, the device is activated to begin heating.

[0003] However, existing baking appliances are generally equipped with a separate lid from the main body of the appliance, which is easy to lose or misplace. Moreover, opening and closing the lid is quite troublesome, and the lid needs to be specially stored after it is opened, which is not convenient.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an aerosol generating device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an aerosol generating device that can keep the dust cover and the main body of the smoking device connected and is easy to use.

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

[0007] An aerosol generating device, comprising:

[0008] A housing having a first opening and an internal receiving space;

[0009] A dust cover is movably disposed within the receiving space, and the dust cover is movable between a first position and a second position. When in the first position, the dust cover covers the first opening; when in the second position, the dust cover opens the first opening.

[0010] A control element is kinetically connected to the dust cover, and the control element is movable relative to the housing to drive the dust cover to move.

[0011] Preferably, the aerosol generating device further includes an inner support, which is disposed within the accommodating space. One end of the dust cover is rotatably mounted on the inner support, and the other end of the dust cover is configured as a shielding portion for shielding the first opening.

[0012] Preferably, the aerosol generating device further includes a rotating shaft, the dust cover is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the inner support, and the rotating shaft and the control component are connected in a transmission manner.

[0013] Preferably, a spiral groove is provided on the rotating shaft extending along the axial direction of the rotating shaft, and the end of the control member located in the accommodating space has a plug-in part, which is slidably plugged into the spiral groove, and the control member can move along the axial direction of the rotating shaft.

[0014] Preferably, the housing is provided with a second opening, through which the control component passes. The second opening is a through-slot structure, and the length direction of the through-slot structure is parallel to the axial direction of the rotating shaft.

[0015] Preferably, the rotating shaft is provided with two spiral grooves, which are symmetrically arranged about the axis of the rotating shaft, and the insertion part is simultaneously slidably inserted into the two spiral grooves.

[0016] Preferably, the dust cover is disposed between the housing and the inner support, and the inner support has at least one limiting protrusion on the side facing the dust cover, and the limiting protrusion is used to limit the rotation angle of the dust cover.

[0017] Preferably, the inner support is provided with two limiting protrusions, the rotation angle of the dust cover is located between the two limiting protrusions, and when the dust cover abuts against one of the limiting protrusions, the dust cover is in the first position, and when the dust cover abuts against the other limiting protrusion, the dust cover is in the second position.

[0018] Preferably, the dust cover is equipped with a first magnetic attractor, and the inner support is provided with a second magnetic attractor. The second magnetic attractor is located at the middle position of the moving path of the dust cover, and the magnetic poles of the first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor are arranged in opposite directions; and / or, the dust cover is fan-shaped and has an arc edge, the end of the dust cover away from the arc edge is rotatably mounted on the inner support, and the end of the dust cover near the arc edge is configured as the shielding part.

[0019] Preferably, the housing has an adjacent first surface and a second surface, with the first opening disposed on the first surface and the second opening disposed on the second surface.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: Using the aforementioned aerosol generating device, when heating the cigarette is required, the control component can be moved to the second position, opening the first opening for easy insertion and heating of the cigarette. After removing the cigarette, the control component can be moved again to the first position, covering the first opening and preventing the entry of external dust and other foreign objects, thus improving ease of operation. Furthermore, during the covering and opening process, the dust cover remains within the housing, without separating or detaching from it, further simplifying the usage and enhancing the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the aerosol generating device when the cigarette inlet is closed in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the aerosol generating device when the cigarette inlet is open in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a front view of the aerosol generating device when the cigarette inlet is closed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 When the cigarette inlet is closed, along Figure 3 A partial structural diagram of the aerosol generation device in the AA direction;

[0025] Figure 5 When the cigarette holder is open, along Figure 3 A partial structural diagram of the aerosol generation device in the AA direction;

[0026] Figure 6 It is along Figure 4 A partial structural diagram of the aerosol generation device in the BB direction;

[0027] Figure 7 It is along Figure 5 A partial structural diagram of the aerosol generation device in the C-C direction;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the control component in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the integrally formed dust cover and rotating shaft in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the inner support in this utility model;

[0031] Figure 11 This is an assembly drawing of the dust cover, rotating shaft and inner bracket in this utility model.

[0032] In the picture:

[0033] 100. First page; 200. Second page;

[0034] 1. Shell; 10. Receiving space; 11. First opening;

[0035] 2. Dust cover; 21. Shielding part; 22. First magnetic component;

[0036] 3. Control component; 31. Connector; 32. Operating component; 33. Clamping slot;

[0037] 4. Rotating shaft; 41. Spiral groove; 42. Rotary mounting hole;

[0038] 5. Inner bracket; 51. Rotary shaft mounting hole; 52. Mounting protrusion; 53. Limiting protrusion; 54. Second magnetic clasp; 55. Third opening. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0040] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," "fixed," and "abutting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0041] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0042] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," and "left," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0043] The following is based on the appendix Figure 1 To be continued Figure 11 This invention introduces the aerosol generating device provided by this utility model.

[0044] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the aerosol generating device includes a housing 1, a dust cover 2, and a control component 3. The housing 1 has a first opening 11 on its outer side and an internal accommodating space 10. The first opening 11 serves as the cigarette inlet for the aerosol generating device, allowing a cigarette to enter the heating chamber within the housing 1. The dust cover 2 is movably disposed within the accommodating space 10 and can move between a first position and a second position. When the dust cover 2 is in the first position, it is coaxial with the first opening 11 and covers it, preventing external dust and other foreign objects from entering the aerosol generating device through the cigarette inlet. When the dust cover 2 is in the second position, it is offset from the first opening 11, opening the first opening 11 and allowing a cigarette to enter the aerosol generating device through it.

[0045] At the same time, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, a second opening is provided on the outer side of the housing 1, which is connected to the receiving space 10. The control member 3 passes through the second opening and is kinetically connected to the dust cover 2. The part of the control member 3 located outside the housing 1 is the operating part 32. The operating part 32 can be subjected to force, causing the control member 3 to move relative to the housing. When the control member 3 moves in different directions, it can drive the dust cover 2 to move to the first position or to the second position.

[0046] With the aforementioned aerosol generating device, when heating the cigarette is required, moving the control component 3 moves the dust cover 2 to the second position, opening the first opening 11 for easy insertion and heating of the cigarette. After removing the cigarette, moving the control component 3 again moves the dust cover 2 back to the first position, covering the first opening 11 to prevent the entry of external dust and other foreign objects, thus ensuring ease of operation. Furthermore, during the covering and opening process, the dust cover 2 remains within the housing 1, without separating or detaching from it, further simplifying the usage and improving the user experience.

[0047] Optionally, refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the housing 1 has an adjacent first surface 100 and a second surface 200. A first opening 11 is disposed on the first surface 100, and a second opening is disposed on the second surface 200. When heating the cigarette is required, the aerosol generating device is held with the first surface 100 facing upwards, at which point the second surface 200 is a position that the thumb can easily access. Therefore, placing the second opening and the control element 3 on the second surface 200 facilitates user operation.

[0048] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the dust cover 2 is rotatably installed inside the housing 1 and can move to a first position and to a second position in a swinging manner. Figure 4 The image shows the state when the dust cover 2 is in the first position. At this time, a part of the dust cover 2 is a shielding part 21, which is located at the first opening 11 and can cover the first opening 11 along the axial direction of the first opening 11. Figure 5 The image shows the state when the dust cover 2 is in the second position. At this time, the shielding part 21 is set away from the first opening 11, and the projection of the dust cover 2 and the projection of the first opening 11 are not overlapped along the axial direction of the first opening 11, thereby ensuring that the first opening 11 can be in an open state without being disturbed by the dust cover 2.

[0049] Comparison Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the aerosol generating device further includes an inner support 5, which is disposed within the accommodating space 10. The inner support 5 has a third opening 55, which is coaxially arranged with the first opening 11, allowing the cigarette to pass sequentially through the first opening 11 and the third opening 55 into the aerosol generating device. A limited swing space is formed between the inner support 5 and the housing 1, and the shielding portion 21 of the dust cover 2 is disposed within this limited swing space. Simultaneously, the end of the dust cover 2 furthest from the shielding portion 21 is rotatably connected to the inner support 5, allowing the shielding portion 21 to swing around the connection between the dust cover 2 and the inner support 5, thereby moving to a position as shown in the diagram. Figure 4 , Figure 5 The first and second positions are shown in the diagram.

[0050] Preferably, the dust cover 2 is fan-shaped with an arc edge. The end of the dust cover 2 closest to the arc edge is the aforementioned shielding part 21, while the end of the dust cover 2 furthest from the arc edge is rotatably mounted on the inner bracket 5. The fan-shaped shape allows the dust cover 2 to cover the relatively large first opening 11 with its limited area, thereby improving the area utilization rate of the dust cover 2 and achieving the effect of saving area and improving the utilization rate of the internal space of the device. At the same time, saving the area of ​​the dust cover 2 also helps to reduce the contact area between the dust cover 2 and the inner bracket 5, thereby reducing friction and facilitating the rotation of the dust cover 2.

[0051] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the aerosol generating device further includes a rotating shaft 4. The end of the dust cover 2 away from the shielding part 21 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 4, and the rotating shaft 4 is rotatably connected to the inner support 5. Furthermore, the rotating shaft 4 is connected to the control component 3 in a transmission manner, and can rotate when the control component 3 moves, thereby driving the dust cover 2 to swing.

[0052] Specifically, in this embodiment, a spiral groove 41 is provided on the rotating shaft 4 extending along the axial direction of the rotating shaft 4. One end of the control member 3 located within the receiving space 10 has a plug-in portion 31, which is slidably inserted into the spiral groove 41, and the control member 3 is movable along the axial direction of the rotating shaft 4. Exemplarily, in this embodiment, the axial direction of the rotating shaft 4 extends along... Figure 6 , Figure 7 The device is vertically oriented. When the insertion part 31 is located at the upper end of the spiral groove 41, the dust cover 2 is in the first position, covering the first opening 11. When the insertion part 31 is located at the lower end of the spiral groove 41, the dust cover 2 is in the second position, opening the first opening 11. In other words, when a cigarette needs to be inserted into the aerosol generating device, by moving the control member 3 away from the dust cover 2, the insertion part 31 can slide towards the lower end of the spiral groove 41, causing the rotating shaft 4 to rotate. That is, the spiral groove 41 can convert the linear displacement of the control member 3 into the rotational displacement of the rotating shaft 4, thereby driving the dust cover 2 to rotate towards the second position, opening the first opening 11. After the cigarette is removed from the heating chamber, by moving the control component 3 toward the direction close to the dust cover 2, the insertion part 31 can slide toward the upper end of the spiral groove 41, thereby driving the rotating shaft 4 to rotate in another direction, realizing the rotation of the dust cover 2 toward the first position, and finally covering the first opening 11.

[0053] More specifically, in this embodiment, the second opening is a through-slot structure, and the length direction of the through-slot structure is parallel to the axial direction of the rotating shaft 4, thereby restricting the control member 3 to move only along the axial direction of the rotating shaft 4. Figure 8As shown, the control component 3 includes a plug-in portion 31 and a control portion 32. The plug-in portion 31 is disposed in the receiving space 10, and the control portion 32 passes through the second opening from the outside of the housing 1 and is fixedly connected to the plug-in portion 31. Furthermore, a clamping groove 33 is formed between the control portion 32 and the plug-in portion 31. The sidewall of the second opening extends into the clamping groove and abuts against the inner wall of the clamping groove 33, thereby limiting the sliding connection between the control component 3 and the housing 1 along the axial direction of the rotation shaft 4. Optionally, in this embodiment, the plug-in portion 31 and the control portion 32 are fixedly connected by connecting bolts.

[0054] like Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, the dust cover 2 and the rotating shaft 4 are integrally formed. This integral forming enhances the structural stability between the dust cover 2 and the rotating shaft 4, preventing separation between them. Preferably, the rotating shaft 4 has two helical grooves 41, which are rotationally symmetrical about the axis of the rotating shaft 4 and interconnected. This allows the insertion part 31 to slide into both helical grooves 41 simultaneously, thereby enhancing the stability of the rotating shaft 4 during rotation and enabling the dust cover 2 to rotate more smoothly, improving the user experience.

[0055] like Figure 9 , Figure 10 As shown, in this embodiment, the inner bracket 5 is provided with a rotating shaft mounting hole 51 and a mounting protrusion 52. The end of the rotating shaft 4 away from the dust cover 2 is provided with a rotating mounting hole 42. During assembly, the rotating shaft 4 is inserted from the rotating shaft mounting hole 51 until the mounting protrusion 52 is inserted into the rotating mounting hole 42. At this time, the mounting protrusion 52 limits the end of the rotating shaft 4 away from the dust cover 2, while the inner wall of the rotating shaft mounting hole 51 limits the end of the rotating shaft 4 close to the dust cover 2. Together with the mounting protrusion 52, the axis of the rotating shaft 4 is fixed relative to the inner bracket 5, thereby rotatably limiting and connecting the rotating shaft 4 to the inner bracket 5, preventing the rotating shaft 4 from tilting or other abnormal phenomena.

[0056] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, other transmission methods can be used to convert the movement of the control element 3 into the movement of the dust cover 2. Furthermore, the control element 3 can be operated manually or automatically, for example, driven by a motor. Therefore, this invention does not limit the specific power source of the control element 3, nor does it limit the specific transmission method between the control element 3 and the dust cover 2, as long as the movement of the dust cover 2 can be achieved.

[0057] Preferably, in this embodiment, the dust cover 2 is equipped with a first magnetic suction member 22, and the inner support 5 is provided with a second magnetic suction member 54. The second magnetic suction member 54 is located in the middle of the movement path of the dust cover 2, that is, between the first position and the second position. Furthermore, the magnetic poles of the first magnetic suction member 22 and the second magnetic suction member 54 are arranged in opposite directions, which utilizes the repulsive force generated by their opposite arrangement to improve the user experience. Figures 9 to 11 As shown, the second magnetic suction member 54 is positioned between the first and second positions. When the dust cover 2 is in the first position, the distance between the first magnetic suction member 22 and the second magnetic suction member 54 is relatively large, resulting in a small repulsive force. This repulsive force effectively limits the position of the dust cover 2, increasing the resistance to movement and preventing accidental opening. As the dust cover 2 moves towards the second position, this repulsive force gradually increases until it reaches the middle position of the movement path, at which point the distance between the first magnetic suction member 22 and the second magnetic suction member 54 is minimized, and the repulsive force is maximized. When the dust cover 2 continues to move and moves away from the middle position, the repulsive force assists in its movement, allowing the dust cover 2 to quickly move to the second position.

[0058] Similarly, when the dust cover 2 is in the second position, the distance between the first magnetic member 22 and the second magnetic member 54 is relatively large, resulting in a small repulsive force. This repulsive force helps to limit the dust cover 2 to the second position, preventing the dust cover 2 from closing accidentally. When it is necessary to close the dust cover 2, the dust cover 2 is moved to the first position by the movement control member 3. When the dust cover 2 moves to the middle position of the movement path, the distance between the first magnetic member 22 and the second magnetic member 54 is the smallest, and the repulsive force is the largest. Then, as the dust cover 2 continues to move and moves away from the middle position, the repulsive force helps the dust cover 2 move, allowing the dust cover 2 to quickly move to the first position. In other words, during the process of the dust cover 2 moving from the first position to the second position, and during the process of the dust cover 2 moving from the second position to the first position, the repulsive force increases and then decreases, and is transmitted to the user through the rotating shaft 4 and the control member 3, giving the user clear force feedback and improving the user experience.

[0059] Optionally, such as Figure 10 , Figure 11As shown, in this embodiment, the inner support 5 is provided with two limiting protrusions 53. The rotation angle of the dust cover 2 is located between the two limiting protrusions 53. When the dust cover 2 abuts against one of the limiting protrusions 53, the dust cover 2 is in the first position. When the dust cover 2 abuts against the other limiting protrusion 53, the dust cover 2 is in the second position. In this way, when the dust cover 2 is in the first position, it can be limited and fixed by repulsive force and the limiting protrusions 53, so that the shielding part 21 keeps covering the first opening 11. When the dust cover 2 is in the second position, it can also be limited and fixed by repulsive force and the limiting protrusions 53, thereby avoiding excessive rotation angle of the rotating shaft 4 and damage to the insertion part 31.

[0060] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some embodiments," "other embodiments," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. 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.

[0061] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. Aerosol generation device, characterized in that, include: The housing (1) has a first opening (11) and an accommodating space (10) is provided inside the housing (1); Dust cover (2), the dust cover (2) is movably disposed within the accommodating space (10), and the dust cover (2) is movable between a first position and a second position. When in the first position, the dust cover (2) covers the first opening (11), and when in the second position, the dust cover (2) opens the first opening (11). The control element (3) is kinetically connected to the dust cover (2), and the control element (3) is movable relative to the housing (1) to drive the dust cover (2) to move.

2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aerosol generating device further includes an inner support (5), which is disposed within the accommodating space (10). One end of the dust cover (2) is rotatably mounted on the inner support (5), and the other end of the dust cover (2) is configured as a shielding part (21) for shielding the first opening (11).

3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The aerosol generating device also includes a rotating shaft (4), the dust cover (2) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (4), the rotating shaft (4) is rotatably connected to the inner support (5), and the rotating shaft (4) and the control component (3) are connected in a transmission manner.

4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A spiral groove (41) is provided on the rotating shaft (4) extending along the axial direction of the rotating shaft (4). The control member (3) has a plug-in part (31) at one end located in the accommodating space (10). The plug-in part (31) is slidably inserted into the spiral groove (41), and the control member (3) can move along the axial direction of the rotating shaft (4).

5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with a second opening, and the control component (3) is provided through the second opening. The second opening is a through groove structure, and the length direction of the through groove structure is parallel to the axial direction of the rotating shaft (4).

6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rotating shaft (4) is provided with two spiral grooves (41), which are symmetrical about the axis of the rotating shaft (4). The insertion part (31) is simultaneously slidably inserted into the two spiral grooves (41).

7. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The dust cover (2) is disposed between the housing (1) and the inner support (5), and the inner support (5) is provided with at least one limiting protrusion (53) on the side facing the dust cover (2), and the limiting protrusion (53) is used to limit the rotation angle of the dust cover (2).

8. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner support (5) is provided with two limiting protrusions (53). The rotation angle of the dust cover (2) is located between the two limiting protrusions (53). When the dust cover (2) abuts against one of the limiting protrusions (53), the dust cover (2) is in the first position. When the dust cover (2) abuts against the other limiting protrusion (53), the dust cover (2) is in the second position.

9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The dust cover (2) is equipped with a first magnetic attractor (22), and the inner support (5) is provided with a second magnetic attractor (54). The second magnetic attractor (54) is located in the middle of the movement path of the dust cover (2), and the magnetic poles of the first magnetic attractor (22) and the second magnetic attractor (54) are arranged in opposite directions; and / or, The dust cover (2) is fan-shaped and has an arc edge. The end of the dust cover (2) away from the arc edge is rotatably mounted on the inner bracket (5). The end of the dust cover (2) close to the arc edge is configured as the shielding part (21).

10. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The housing (1) has an adjacent first surface (100) and a second surface (200), the first opening (11) is disposed on the first surface (100), and the second opening is disposed on the second surface (200).

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