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 nozzle, a main body, and a mounting component. The nozzle has a first end and a second end, the main body has a mounting cavity for inserting the first end, and the second end protrudes outside the main body for the user to hold in their mouth. The mounting component is fitted onto the nozzle and abuts against it to prevent the nozzle from detaching from the mounting cavity. One of the mounting component and the main body is provided with a guide groove circumferentially along a second direction, and the other has a guide portion that is engaged within the guide groove. The nozzle is suitable for rotating circumferentially to any angle. This utility model enables quick nozzle replacement and further allows for adjustment of the nozzle's rotation angle, with a wide range of adjustment angles, thus improving 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 the use of aerosol generating devices, the nozzle is the part that users come into direct contact with, and the need for cleaning, maintenance and personalized adaptation is becoming increasingly prominent.

[0003] Traditional aerosol generating devices use threaded connections or snap-fit ​​fixing methods, which allow users to disassemble, clean, or replace them, but disassembly and assembly are cumbersome, and for flat nozzles, they cannot support the adjustment of rotation angle, or the adjustable range is too small.

[0004] The inability to better integrate the detachable and angle-adjustable nozzles of existing aerosol generating devices also leads to a decline in user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an aerosol generating device that enables quick replacement of the nozzle while also allowing for adjustment of the nozzle's rotation angle, with a wide range of adjustment angles, thereby improving the user experience.

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

[0007] An aerosol generating apparatus, comprising:

[0008] The nozzle has a first end and a second end that are opposite each other;

[0009] The main body has a mounting cavity for inserting the first end, and the second end is exposed outside the main body and is for the user to hold in.

[0010] An installation component is fitted onto the suction nozzle and abuts against the suction nozzle to prevent the suction nozzle from detaching from the installation cavity; one of the installation component and the main body is provided with a guide groove, and the other is provided with a guide portion, which is engaged in the guide groove; wherein, the suction nozzle is adapted to rotate circumferentially to any angle.

[0011] As an alternative to an aerosol generating device, the mounting component includes a sleeve portion and a cover portion connected to the sleeve portion. The sleeve portion is fitted onto the nozzle, the guide groove is provided on the sleeve portion, and the cover portion abuts against the nozzle.

[0012] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the nozzle ring is provided with a protrusion that abuts against the side of the cover portion facing the interior of the main body.

[0013] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device further includes a mounting sleeve and a nozzle assembly disposed within the main body. The nozzle assembly includes the nozzle and a connector for forming an air passage. The air passage communicates with the inner cavity of the nozzle and is used for the passage of aerosols. The mounting sleeve is fitted onto the connector.

[0014] As an alternative to an aerosol generating device, the mounting sleeve is elastic, and the guide portion is disposed on the mounting sleeve.

[0015] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the mounting sleeve is provided with an elastic arm, and a portion of the elastic arm protrudes outward to form the guide portion.

[0016] As an alternative to an aerosol generating device, pressing the mounting member moves the nozzle assembly so that the connector extends into the chamber containing the aerosol generating matrix and pushes the aerosol generating matrix out of the chamber.

[0017] As an alternative solution for an aerosol generating device, the nozzle assembly abuts against the mounting sleeve, the mounting sleeve being slidably connected within the main body. The aerosol generating device further includes an elastic element, one end of which abuts against the main body and the other end against the mounting sleeve. The elastic element is used for resetting the nozzle assembly.

[0018] As an optional solution for an aerosol generating device, the outer wall of the mounting sleeve is provided with a friction element. When the elastic element drives the nozzle assembly to reset, the friction element and the main body reduce the speed of the nozzle assembly and reset it through mutual friction.

[0019] As an alternative to the aerosol generating device, the friction element is annularly sleeved on the outer wall of the mounting sleeve, and the inner wall of the main body that generates friction with the friction element is an annular conical surface. In the resetting and moving direction of the nozzle assembly, the inner diameter of the annular conical surface gradually decreases.

[0020] Beneficial effects:

[0021] In this invention, by providing an outwardly protruding guide portion on the main body and forming a guide groove around the mounting component, the guide portion engages with the guide groove. This enables non-destructive and rapid assembly / disassembly between the mounting component and the main body. Even without specialized disassembly tools, users can disassemble the device by hand, enhancing its practicality. This application not only allows for arbitrary angle adjustment of the nozzle in the aerosol generating device, preventing users from changing their grip angle and method, but also enables rapid replacement of the mounting component and the main body, reducing the difficulty of nozzle replacement, ensuring convenience, and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a top view of the aerosol generating device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Sectional view at section AA;

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point B.

[0026] In the picture:

[0027] X, first direction; Y, second direction;

[0028] 10. Aerosol generating device;

[0029] 1. Suction nozzle assembly; 11. Suction nozzle; 111. First end; 112. Second end; 113. Protrusion; 12. Connector; 121. Air passage;

[0030] 2. Main body; 22. Mounting sleeve; 221. Guide section; 222. Flexible arm;

[0031] 3. Mounting component; 31. Sleeve body; 311. Guide groove; 32. Cover body;

[0032] 4. Aerosol generation matrix;

[0033] 5. Chamber; 51. Heating element;

[0034] 6. Elastic components;

[0035] 7. Friction components. Detailed Implementation

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] Please see the appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 4 This embodiment relates to an aerosol generating device 10, which includes a nozzle 11, a main body 2, and a mounting member 3. The nozzle 11 has a first end 111 and a second end 112 opposite to each other. The main body 2 has a mounting cavity 21 for inserting the first end 111, and the second end 112 is exposed outside the main body 2 and is for the user to hold in their mouth. The mounting member 3 is sleeved on the nozzle 11 and abuts against the nozzle 11 to prevent the nozzle 11 from falling out of the mounting cavity 21. One of the mounting member 3 and the main body 2 is provided with a guide groove 311, and the other is provided with a guide part 221, which is engaged in the guide groove 311. The nozzle 11 is adapted to rotate circumferentially to any angle.

[0041] It should be noted that this aerosol generating apparatus 10 needs to be used in conjunction with the aerosol generating product 4, so that the aerosol generating product 4 generates aerosols. The aerosol generating product 4 may have an aerosol generating matrix.

[0042] As used herein, the term "aerosol-generating matrix" refers to a matrix capable of releasing volatile substances to form an inhalable aerosol. An aerosol-generating matrix may include tobacco-containing materials containing volatile tobacco flavor compounds that are released from the substrate upon heating. Specifically, an aerosol-generating matrix may be an aerosol-generating matrix containing liquid tobacco or solid tobacco. Alternatively, an aerosol-generating matrix may include non-tobacco materials. An aerosol-generating matrix may also include an aerosol-forming agent. Examples of suitable aerosol-forming agents are glycerol and propylene glycol.

[0043] Specifically, the suction nozzle 11 is typically made of plastic or silicone and manufactured using injection molding. The second end 112 of the suction nozzle 11 protrudes from the exterior of the main body 2 for the user to hold in their mouth, and the aerosol generated inside the main body 2 can be drawn into the user's oral cavity through the suction nozzle 11. The second end 112 is typically a gradually flattened structure to conform to the comfort of the user's mouth. The first end 111 of the suction nozzle 11 serves as a connecting end and is inserted into the mounting cavity 21 of the main body 2. The first end 111 is cylindrical to facilitate rotation and allow the user to rotate the suction nozzle 11 to any position in the circumferential direction.

[0044] Because the second end 112 of the nozzle 11 has a flat structure, different users may have multiple grip angles or grip methods when holding the main body 2 according to their own habits. Even the same user may have multiple different grip angles and grip methods at different times. Under different grip angles and grip methods, the second end 112 of the nozzle 11 will have multiple angles relative to the user's mouth. However, if the second end 112 of the nozzle 11 cannot rotate or the rotation angle is too small, the user will find it difficult to find a specific angle that suits their mouth. Therefore, they will have to readjust the grip angle or grip method. The user mainly adjusts the grip angle or grip method by adjusting their wrist, which reduces the user's experience.

[0045] In this embodiment, based on the structure of the nozzle 11 relative to the main body 2, it can be stopped at any position in the circumferential direction. This allows users to directly adjust the angle of the nozzle 11, avoiding changes in the hand grip angle and gripping method, thus enhancing the practicality of the aerosol generating device 10 and improving the user experience.

[0046] Furthermore, the mounting member 3 is inserted into the main body 2 along the first direction X, and simultaneously sleeved on the outer periphery of the suction nozzle 11, so that the second end 112 remains exposed externally. The mounting member 3 abuts against the suction nozzle 11 in the first direction X through its internal limiting end face, thereby preventing the suction nozzle 11 from detaching from the mounting cavity 21 of the main body 2 and fixing the suction nozzle 11 in the first direction X. In addition, by providing a guide portion 221 protruding outward along the second direction Y on the main body 2, and forming a guide groove 311 around the mounting member 3, the guide portion 221 engages with the guide groove 311, enabling non-destructive and quick disassembly and assembly between the mounting member 3 and the main body 2. Even without special disassembly tools, the user can disassemble it by hand, improving the practicality of this aerosol generating device 10.

[0047] This application not only allows for arbitrary adjustment of the nozzle 11 angle, avoiding the need for users to change the grip angle and grip method, but also enables quick replacement of the mounting part 3 and the main body 2, reducing the difficulty of replacing the nozzle 11, ensuring convenience of replacement, and improving the user experience.

[0048] Optionally, the aerosol generating device 10 further includes a nozzle assembly 1, which includes a nozzle 11 and a connector 12 for forming an air passage 121. The air passage 121 communicates with the inner cavity of the nozzle 11 and is used for the passage of aerosol.

[0049] Specifically, the main body 2 has a heating element 51 inside, which is an infrared heating tube. The heating element 51 forms a cylindrical chamber 5 inside, which is a region for containing and heating the aerosol generating product 4, thereby heating the aerosol generating product 4 and generating aerosol for the user to inhale. The connector 12 is a metal tube, and part of the connector 12 extends into the chamber 5, so that the aerosol enters the user's mouth through the airway 121 and further through the inner cavity of the nozzle 11.

[0050] Optionally, the mounting component 3 includes a sleeve portion 31 and a cover portion 32 connected to the sleeve portion 31. The sleeve portion 31 is fitted onto the suction nozzle 11, the guide groove 311 is provided on the sleeve portion 31, and the cover portion 32 abuts against the suction nozzle 11.

[0051] Specifically, the sleeve portion 31 is a cylindrical metal component, and the main body 2 has an mounting sleeve 22 inside, which is fitted onto the connector 12. The sleeve portion 31 is fitted onto part of the suction nozzle 11 and extends into the interior of the main body 2, further fitting onto the mounting sleeve 22. A guide groove 311 is formed around the inner wall of the sleeve portion 31, and a guide portion 221 is provided on the mounting sleeve 22, engaging inside the guide groove 311. The cover portion 32 is a non-metallic plastic part. The sleeve portion 31 and the cover portion 32 can be manufactured using an integrated insert injection molding process. The cover portion 32 forms an annular end face facing the inner surface of the main body 2 to abut against the suction nozzle 11, thereby achieving upper limit positioning of the suction nozzle 11 in the first direction X and preventing it from falling out.

[0052] In one implementation of this embodiment, the mounting sleeve 22 is elastic, and the guide portion 221 is disposed on the outer wall of the mounting sleeve 22.

[0053] Since the sleeve body 31 is made of metal and the guide groove 311 is provided on the sleeve body 31, the mounting sleeve 22 can easily engage the guide part 221 inside the guide groove 311 through its own elasticity, thus improving the convenience of assembly.

[0054] In another implementation of this embodiment, the mounting sleeve 22 is provided with an elastic arm 222, and a portion of the elastic arm 222 protrudes outward to form a guide portion 221.

[0055] The mounting sleeve 22 has a straight, elastic arm 222 along the first direction X. At the end of the elastic arm 222, a guide portion 221 is formed that fits into the guide groove 311. The guide portion 221 is columnar. When the sleeve body 31 mates with the mounting sleeve 22, the elasticity of the elastic arm 222 allows the guide portion 221 to be easily engaged inside the guide groove 311, improving assembly convenience.

[0056] Optionally, the mounting component 3 drives the nozzle assembly 1 to move along the first direction X, so that the connector 12 extends into the chamber 5 containing the aerosol generating matrix 4 and pushes the aerosol generating matrix 4 out of the chamber 5.

[0057] In this embodiment, a portion of the outer wall of the nozzle 11 is provided with a protrusion 113, which abuts against the side of the cover portion 32 facing the interior of the main body 2. The user can press the outer surface of the cover portion 32 with their finger, thereby moving the nozzle 11 and the entire nozzle assembly 1 along the first direction X toward the interior of the main body 2. As one end of the connector 12 extends into the chamber 5 containing the aerosol generating product 4, the aerosol generating product 4 can be pushed out of the main body 2 with the bottom of the aerosol generating device 10 open, thus facilitating the removal of the aerosol generating product 4 after it has completely failed.

[0058] Optionally, the nozzle assembly 1 abuts against the mounting sleeve 22 in the first direction X. The mounting sleeve 22 is slidably connected inside the main body 2. The aerosol generating device 10 also includes an elastic element 6. One end of the elastic element 6 abuts against the main body 2, and the other end abuts against the mounting sleeve 22. The elastic element 6 is used to reset the nozzle assembly 1.

[0059] Specifically, the elastic element 6 is a standard spring. It is sleeved on the connector 12, with one end extending into the mounting sleeve 22 and abutting against the inner wall of the annular limiting groove formed within the mounting sleeve 22. When the user presses the outer surface of the cover 32 with their finger, the suction nozzle assembly 1 squeezes the mounting sleeve 22 to move in the first direction X. Simultaneously, the elastic element 6 is compressed and stores elastic potential energy. When the connector 12 reaches a preset depth, it extends into the chamber 5 containing the aerosol generating matrix 4 and pushes the aerosol generating matrix 4 out of the chamber 5. The user can then release the cover 32. At this point, the elastic potential energy of the elastic element 6 is restored, causing the mounting sleeve 22 and the suction nozzle assembly 1 to reset. The overall press-and-reset structure is simple and easy to operate.

[0060] Optionally, the outer wall of the mounting sleeve 22 is provided with a friction element 7. When the elastic element 6 drives the nozzle assembly 1 to reset, the friction element 7 and the main body 2 reduce the speed of the nozzle assembly 1 and reset through mutual friction.

[0061] Specifically, the friction element 7 can be a silicone ring, with an annular limiting groove formed on the outer wall of the mounting sleeve 22. The friction element 7 is fitted inside the limiting groove, and the gap between the mounting sleeves 22 and 22 in the circumferential direction is less than the thickness of the friction element 7 exposed outside the annular limiting groove. Therefore, the friction element 7 is compressed radially. When the user releases the cover 32, the squeezing friction between the friction element 7 and the inner wall of the main body 2 enables the entire mounting sleeve 22 and the nozzle assembly 1 to decelerate and reset. Throughout the movement, the friction force is increased by relying on the characteristics of the friction element 7, thereby further reducing the impact force on the nozzle assembly 1 and the mounting part 3.

[0062] It should be noted that since the mounting component 3 is installed on the main body 2 by snap-fit, the impact force mentioned above can be resisted by increasing the snap-fit ​​force. However, increasing the snap-fit ​​force does not conform to the easy disassembly characteristic of this aerosol generating device 10. Therefore, this aerosol generating device 10 can effectively avoid setting the snap-fit ​​force too high by using the friction component 7 to achieve the deceleration and reset of the mounting sleeve 22 and the nozzle assembly 1.

[0063] Furthermore, the friction element 7 is annularly sleeved on the outer wall of the mounting sleeve 22, and the inner wall of the main body 2 that generates friction with the friction element 7 is an annular conical surface.

[0064] Specifically, as the inner diameter of the annular conical surface gradually decreases, the frictional force gradually increases as the nozzle assembly 1 continuously resets and moves, and the deceleration effect is continuously enhanced. This can effectively reduce the impact force on the nozzle assembly 1 and the mounting part 3, and ensure the service life of the internal structure.

[0065] 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: The nozzle has a first end and a second end that are opposite each other; The main body has a mounting cavity for inserting the first end, and the second end is exposed outside the main body and is for the user to hold in. An mounting component is fitted onto the suction nozzle and abuts against the suction nozzle to prevent the suction nozzle from detaching from the mounting cavity; one of the mounting component and the main body is provided with a guide groove, and the other is provided with a guide portion, which is engaged in the guide groove; wherein, the suction nozzle is adapted to rotate circumferentially to any angle.

2. The aerosol-generating device of claim 1, wherein, The mounting component includes a sleeve portion and a cover portion connected to the sleeve portion. The sleeve portion is fitted onto the suction nozzle, the guide groove is provided on the sleeve portion, and the cover portion abuts against the suction nozzle.

3. The aerosol-generating device of claim 2, wherein, The suction nozzle ring has a protrusion that abuts against the side of the cover portion facing the interior of the main body.

4. The aerosol-generating device of claim 1, wherein, The aerosol generating device further includes a mounting sleeve and a nozzle assembly disposed within the main body. The nozzle assembly includes the nozzle and a connector for forming an air passage. The air passage communicates with the inner cavity of the nozzle and is used for the passage of aerosol. The mounting sleeve is fitted onto the connector.

5. The aerosol-generating device of claim 4, wherein, The mounting sleeve is elastic, and the guide portion is provided on the mounting sleeve.

6. The aerosol-generating device of claim 4, wherein, The mounting sleeve is equipped with an elastic arm, and a portion of the elastic arm protrudes outward to form the guide portion.

7. The aerosol-generating device of claim 5, wherein, The mounting component moves the nozzle assembly so that the connector extends into the chamber containing the aerosol generating matrix and pushes the aerosol generating matrix out of the chamber.

8. The aerosol-generating device of claim 7, wherein, The nozzle assembly abuts against the mounting sleeve, which is slidably connected within the main body. The aerosol generating device further includes an elastic element, one end of which abuts against the main body and the other end against the mounting sleeve. The elastic element is used to reset the nozzle assembly.

9. The aerosol-generating device of claim 8, wherein, The outer wall of the mounting sleeve is provided with a friction element. When the elastic element drives the nozzle assembly to reset, the friction element and the main body reduce the speed of the nozzle assembly and reset it through mutual friction.

10. The aerosol-generating device of claim 9, wherein, The friction element is annularly sleeved on the outer wall of the mounting sleeve. The inner wall of the main body that generates friction with the friction element is an annular conical surface. In the resetting and moving direction of the suction nozzle assembly, the inner diameter of the annular conical surface gradually decreases.

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