Aerosol generation device

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of aerosol generation technology and discloses an aerosol generation device. The aerosol generation device includes a housing, a switching element, and a button. The housing has a mounting hole; the switching element is disposed inside the housing; the button includes a trigger part and a connecting part, one end of which is connected to the trigger part, and the other end of which is connected to the housing, and the connecting part is elastic; the trigger part is movably disposed in the mounting hole, with one end facing outwards from the housing for user pressing, and the other end facing inwards from the housing for triggering the switching element. This utility model improves the sensitivity of the button, ensures that the effective trigger area of ​​the button covers the entire button surface, and enhances the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In aerosol generating devices, control buttons are the core interface for user interaction with the equipment. Their function is to control the equipment's operating status, power adjustment, and mode switching through trigger circuit signals.

[0003] Currently, the buttons on aerosol generating devices typically utilize a guide structure along the downward direction to trigger the switch, thereby enabling manual control.

[0004] This type of button requires the user to apply pressure to the center or near the center of the button, with the direction of application generally along or close to the button's movement direction. However, when the user presses the edge or near the edge of the button, the switch may not be triggered, creating an inactive area on the button's contact surface. This reduces the button's sensitivity and negatively impacts the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an aerosol generating device to improve the sensitivity of buttons, ensure that the effective trigger area of ​​the buttons covers the entire button surface, and improve the user experience.

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

[0007] Aerosol generating apparatus, comprising:

[0008] A housing, wherein the housing is provided with mounting holes;

[0009] A switching element is disposed within the housing;

[0010] The button includes a trigger part and a connecting part. One end of the connecting part is connected to the trigger part, and the other end of the connecting part is connected to the housing. The connecting part is elastic. The trigger part is movably disposed in the mounting hole. The end of the trigger part facing the outside of the housing is used for pressing by the user, and the end of the trigger part facing the inside of the housing is used to trigger the switching element.

[0011] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, one of the housing and the connecting part is provided with a limiting post, and the other is provided with a limiting hole, with the limiting post disposed in the limiting hole.

[0012] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the connecting part is provided with a guide sleeve, the limiting hole is provided on the guide sleeve, and the outer wall of the guide sleeve is provided with a reinforcing rib between the connecting part and the connecting part.

[0013] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, there is a gap between the limiting post and the inner wall of the limiting hole.

[0014] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the other end of the connecting part is provided with a buckle, and the housing is provided with a locking hole, and the buckle is engaged with the locking hole.

[0015] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the connecting part includes a deformable part connected to the buckle, the deformable part being capable of elastic deformation in the direction in which the buckle extends into the buckle hole.

[0016] As an alternative to an aerosol generating device, the deformable part is U-shaped.

[0017] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, one end of each of the two connecting parts is connected to two opposite outer walls of the triggering part, and the other ends of the two connecting parts are connected to form a cantilever structure.

[0018] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the connecting part is provided with an abutting part, which abuts against the inner wall of the housing.

[0019] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the trigger part is provided with a protrusion, which is disposed opposite to the switching element.

[0020] Beneficial effects:

[0021] In this invention, user interaction between the device and the user is achieved through a single button component, reducing structural complexity. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for a separate guide structure and the strict design of component manufacturing and fitting precision for accurate triggering. In this embodiment, the fitting precision between the button and the housing does not need to be overly stringent, and the clearance between them can be appropriately widened, facilitating adjustment. Additionally, compared to control buttons with separate springs, assembling the button and housing avoids the risk of trigger collapse. Simultaneously, the connection between the trigger and the elastic part allows for an appropriate increase in the trigger area, improving the user's pressing feel while ensuring effective triggering regardless of the user applies force to any position on the trigger, enhancing button sensitivity, ensuring the effective trigger area covers the entire surface of the trigger, and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

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

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of part of the housing and button assembly provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a portion of the shell provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a first structural schematic diagram of the button provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the button provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0027] In the picture:

[0028] 10. Aerosol generating device;

[0029] 1. Housing; 11. Mounting hole; 12. Limiting post; 13. Locking hole;

[0030] 2. Switching elements;

[0031] 3. Button; 31. Trigger part; 311. Protrusion; 32. Connecting part; 321. Buckle; 33. Guide sleeve; 331. Limiting hole; 34. Deformation part; 35. Abutting part. Detailed Implementation

[0032] 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.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] 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.

[0035] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0036] This embodiment relates to an aerosol generating device.

[0037] It should be noted that the aerosol generating apparatus can be used in conjunction with an aerosol generating article, causing the aerosol generating article to produce aerosols. The aerosol generating article contains an aerosol generating matrix, which may include tobacco-containing materials containing volatile tobacco flavor compounds released from the substrate upon heating. Specifically, the aerosol generating matrix may be an aerosol generating matrix containing liquid tobacco or solid tobacco. Alternatively, the aerosol generating matrix may include non-tobacco materials. The aerosol generating matrix may also include an aerosol forming agent. Suitable examples of aerosol forming agents are glycerol and propylene glycol.

[0038] The aerosol generating device heats the aerosol-generating product, causing the aerosol-generating matrix to produce volatile substances. These volatile substances combine with air flowing into the aerosol-generating matrix to form an aerosol. The air flowing into the aerosol-generating matrix and the aerosol generated by the matrix can then be inhaled into the user's mouth.

[0039] Please refer to the appendix for details. Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 3The aerosol generating device 10 includes a housing 1, a switching element 2, and a button 3. The housing 1 has a mounting hole 11; the switching element 2 is disposed inside the housing 1; the button 3 includes a trigger part 31 and a connecting part 32, one end of the connecting part 32 being connected to the trigger part 31, and the other end of the connecting part 32 being connected to the housing 1, the connecting part 32 being elastic; the trigger part 31 is movably disposed in the mounting hole 11, the end of the trigger part 31 facing outwards from the housing 1 being used for pressing by the user, and the end of the trigger part 31 facing inwards from the housing 1 being used to trigger the switching element 2.

[0040] Specifically, the housing 1 is an outer shell used to support and install the internal components of the aerosol generating device 10. The housing 1 can be metal or non-metal. When the housing 1 is non-metallic, it can be manufactured by injection molding. When the housing 1 is metal, it can be manufactured by calendering, punching, or other processes. The interior of the housing 1 can be equipped with various positioning structures, mounting structures, and support structures. The shape of the housing 1 can be designed according to the user's grip comfort during use. The housing 1 adopts a cylindrical structure and the side walls are all connected with rounded surfaces to make it more comfortable for the user to grip the outer wall of the housing 1. The outer wall of the housing 1 can also be further processed with friction textures to help avoid the risk of slippage when the user performs operations such as pressing.

[0041] The switching element 2 is integrated on the control board and is used to perform different functions such as turning the aerosol generating device 10 on and off and switching the heating mode by external force. In this embodiment, the switching element 2 is a push-button switch, which can be triggered by pressing, and it and the control board are both located inside the housing 1.

[0042] Button 3 is a functional component used to directly receive the user's pressing pressure and actuate the trigger switch element 2. Specifically, one end of the trigger part 31 can directly receive the user's pressing pressure. This aerosol generating device 10 is typically triggered by finger pressing; therefore, one end of the trigger part 31 has a circular structure adapted to the user's fingertip. Furthermore, one end of the trigger part 31 can have a concave structure to make the user's pressing more comfortable and to help the user determine the accurate position of the trigger part 31 by touch without having to observe it. In this embodiment, the area of ​​one end of the trigger part 31 can be adaptively increased to improve the probability of user triggering. The other end of the trigger part 31 completes the triggering action by directly squeezing the switch element 2.

[0043] The connecting part 32 and the trigger part 31 are an integral connection structure. The connecting part 32 can adopt an elastic beam structure. When the user presses one end of the trigger part 31, the connecting part 32 undergoes elastic deformation. After the trigger part 31 is pressed down to the preset position, the other end of the trigger part 31 can directly trigger the switch element 2. When the user removes the pressing force, the connecting part 32 restores its deformation, thereby realizing the reset of the trigger part 31.

[0044] In this embodiment, the aerosol generating device 10 can achieve user interaction through a single component—button 3—reducing structural complexity. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for a separate guide structure and avoids the need for stringent manufacturing and fitting precision for precise triggering. In other words, the fitting precision between button 3 and housing 1 does not need to be overly stringent, and the fitting gap can be appropriately widened, facilitating adjustment. Additionally, the assembly of button 3 and housing 1 avoids the risk of collapse of the trigger portion 31 compared to a control button with a separate spring. Simultaneously, the trigger portion 31 and the elastic connecting portion 32 allow for an appropriate increase in its area, improving the user's pressing feel while ensuring effective triggering regardless of the user applies force to any position on the trigger portion 31. This enhances the sensitivity of button 3, ensuring the effective triggering area of ​​button 3 covers the entire surface of the trigger portion 31, thus improving the user experience.

[0045] Please see the appendix Figure 4 Optionally, one of the housing 1 and the connecting part 32 is provided with a limiting post 12, and the other is provided with a limiting hole 331, with the limiting post 12 disposed in the limiting hole 331.

[0046] Specifically, a columnar limiting post 12 is provided protruding downward on the inner wall of the housing 1, and a limiting hole 331 is provided on the connecting part 32 accordingly, with the limiting post 12 inserted entirely inside the limiting hole 331.

[0047] In this embodiment, the limiting post 12 and the limiting hole 331 are in a coarse positioning fit between the button 3 and the housing 1, with a certain gap between them. The fitting position of the limiting post 12 and the limiting hole 331 is relatively far from the trigger part 31, which allows the trigger part 31 to be in a state of near-complete freedom. Therefore, the user will have tactile feedback when pressing any position on the surface of the trigger part 31, and it also makes it easier to adjust the connection state between the button 3 and other parts of the housing 1.

[0048] Please see the appendix Figure 5 Optionally, the connecting part 32 is provided with a guide sleeve 33, a limiting hole 331 is provided on the guide sleeve 33, and a reinforcing rib 332 is provided between the outer wall of the guide sleeve 33 and the connecting part 32.

[0049] Specifically, a guide sleeve 33 is formed at the end of the connecting part 32 away from the trigger part 31, and a limiting hole 331 is opened on the guide sleeve 33. At the same time, a protruding reinforcing rib 332 is formed at the junction of the outer wall of the guide sleeve 33 and the connecting part 32. The two reinforcing ribs 332 are located on opposite sides of the outer wall of the guide sleeve 33.

[0050] In this embodiment, during the frequent deformation of the connecting part 32, the connection between the guide sleeve 33 and the connecting part 32 is a weak structure. By setting the reinforcing rib 332, the connection part 32 can be prevented from breaking during the frequent deformation process, thus improving the service life of the button 3.

[0051] Optionally, one end of each of the two connecting parts 32 is connected to the two opposite outer walls of the trigger part 31, and the other ends of the two connecting parts 32 are connected to form a cantilever structure.

[0052] Specifically, connecting portions 32 are provided on opposite sides of the outer wall of the trigger portion 31, and the connecting portions 32 extend in a direction away from the trigger portion 31. The ends of the two connecting portions 32 away from the trigger portion 31 form a cantilever structure, which is beneficial for the trigger portion 31 to undergo elastic deformation in the pressing direction.

[0053] In this embodiment, by symmetrically arranging two connecting parts 32, and the two connecting parts 32 being respectively connected to the two opposite outer walls of the trigger part 31, it is ensured that the surface of the trigger part 31 in contact with the fingertip will not tilt during the pressing and moving process, thereby further preventing the button 3 from jamming during frequent pressing.

[0054] Optionally, the other end of the connecting part 32 is provided with a buckle 321, and the housing 1 is provided with a snap hole 13, and the buckle 321 is snapped into the snap hole 13.

[0055] Specifically, the connecting part 32 has a latch 321 at the end away from the trigger part 31. The latches 321 of the two connecting parts 32 are respectively arranged on the side of the two reinforcing ribs 332 away from the guide sleeve 33, thereby reinforcing the connection between the latches 321 and the guide sleeve 33. The two connecting parts 32 are arranged symmetrically with the guide sleeve 33 in the center and the two reinforcing ribs 332 and the two latches 321 respectively. The corresponding two side walls on the housing 1 are respectively formed with locking holes 13, and the latches 321 are engaged in the locking holes 13. During assembly, the latches 321 can be engaged into the locking holes 13 by slight elastic deformation.

[0056] In this embodiment, the button 3 is connected to the housing 1 by only two clips 321, which makes installation and disassembly very convenient. Even if the user does not use special tools, the user can disassemble and maintain it, which improves the practicality of the aerosol generating device 10.

[0057] Optionally, the connecting part 32 includes a deformable part 34, which is connected to the buckle 321 and can elastically deform in the direction in which the buckle 321 extends into the buckle hole 13.

[0058] Specifically, the deformable part 34 is located between the reinforcing rib 332 and the buckle 321, and the deformable part 34 is U-shaped. In this embodiment, by providing the easily deformable part 34, when the buckle 321 is engaged in the buckle hole 13, the elasticity of the deformable part 34 itself can be used to achieve quick engagement between the buckle 321 and the buckle hole 13, avoiding deformation of the buckle 321 body, ensuring the stability of the engagement state and the consistency of product assembly.

[0059] Optionally, the connecting part 32 is provided with an abutting part 35, which abuts against the inner wall of the housing 1.

[0060] Specifically, the cantilever structure of the connecting part 32 is bent to form the abutment part 35, and the mating dimensions are reasonably designed so that the abutment part 35 abuts against the inner wall of the housing 1.

[0061] In this embodiment, by setting the abutment portion 35, the cantilever structure presents a staggered design, which can prevent the trigger portion 31 from collapsing due to frequent deformation of the connecting portion 32. It should be noted that this embodiment utilizes the elasticity of the cantilever structure on the connecting portion 32 to realize the function of the trigger portion 31. Therefore, in the design process, thickening the cantilever structure of the connecting portion 32 to increase its service life will inevitably sacrifice the elasticity of the cantilever structure, which may cause the button 3 to malfunction or require the user to press the trigger portion 31 with greater pressure, affecting the user's use. Therefore, by setting the abutment portion 35 to avoid the failure of the trigger portion 31 due to frequent deformation, both the elasticity requirement of the cantilever structure of the connecting portion 32 and the service life requirement are met.

[0062] Optionally, the trigger part 31 is provided with a protrusion 311, which is disposed opposite to the switching element 2.

[0063] In this embodiment, the trigger portion 31 is further provided with a protrusion 311 on the side facing the interior of the housing 1. The size of the protrusion 311 matches the trigger end of the switching element 2. The protrusion 311 allows the button 3 to act on the switching element 2 without requiring an excessively large travel distance.

[0064] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An aerosol-generating device, characterised in that, include: A housing, wherein the housing is provided with mounting holes; A switching element is disposed within the housing; The button includes a trigger part and a connecting part. One end of the connecting part is connected to the trigger part, and the other end of the connecting part is connected to the housing. The connecting part is elastic. The trigger part is movably disposed in the mounting hole. The end of the trigger part facing the outside of the housing is used for pressing by the user, and the end of the trigger part facing the inside of the housing is used to trigger the switching element.

2. The aerosol-generating device of claim 1, wherein, One of the housing and the connecting part is provided with a limiting post, and the other is provided with a limiting hole, with the limiting post disposed in the limiting hole.

3. The aerosol-generating device of claim 2, wherein, The connecting part is provided with a guide sleeve, the limiting hole is provided on the guide sleeve, and the outer wall of the guide sleeve is provided with a reinforcing rib between the connecting part and the connecting part.

4. The aerosol-generating device of claim 2, wherein, There is a gap between the limiting post and the inner wall of the limiting hole.

5. The aerosol-generating device of claim 1, wherein, The other end of the connecting part is provided with a buckle, and the housing has a locking hole, and the buckle is engaged with the locking hole.

6. The aerosol-generating device of claim 5, wherein, The connecting part includes a deformable part, which is connected to the buckle and can elastically deform in the direction in which the buckle extends into the buckle hole.

7. The aerosol-generating device of claim 6, wherein, The deformed part is U-shaped.

8. The aerosol generating apparatus according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, One end of each of the two connecting parts is connected to two opposite outer walls of the trigger part, and the other ends of the two connecting parts are connected to form a cantilever structure.

9. The aerosol-generating device of any of claims 1-7, wherein, The connecting part is provided with an abutting part, which abuts against the inner wall of the housing.

10. The aerosol-generating device of any of claims 1-7, wherein, The trigger part is provided with a protrusion, which is disposed opposite to the switching element.

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