An aerosol-generating device assembly and an aerosol-generating device

Abstract

The application relates to the aerosol generating technical field, in particular to an aerosol generating device assembly and an aerosol generating device. The aerosol generating device comprises a first mounting groove, a liquid supplementing device can be mounted into the first mounting groove through a first slot of the first mounting groove, and a first slot wall and a second slot wall of the first mounting groove are oppositely arranged, so that the liquid supplementing device between the first slot wall and the second slot wall is better protected. Compared with the completely exposed liquid supplementing device in the prior art, the aerosol generating device in the application installs the liquid supplementing device through the first mounting groove, so that the reliability of the liquid supplementing device after being mounted with the aerosol generating device is better.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of aerosol generation technology, specifically to an aerosol generation device component and an aerosol generation device. Background Technology

[0002] Aerosol generating devices are used to heat an aerosol generating matrix to generate aerosols. Currently, aerosol generating devices are broadly divided into two categories. One type heats a rod, specifically by inserting the rod into the heating tube of the atomizing device, where the rod is heated to generate aerosols. The other type heats an aerosol generating liquid, by adding the liquid to the device and using an electric heating element to heat and atomize the liquid, thus generating aerosols.

[0003] Aerosol generating devices using aerosol generating liquid typically include an atomizer and a power supply component, with the power supply component providing power to the atomizer. The atomizer comprises a housing, a liquid storage space, and an atomizing component. The liquid storage space is connected to the atomizing component, allowing the aerosol generating liquid to enter from the liquid storage space and be atomized by the atomizing component. To extend the usage time of the aerosol generating liquid, a replenishment device is usually used to replenish it. However, current replenishment devices have low reliability after installation with the aerosol generating device, and are prone to damage after frequent disassembly and reassembly by users. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides an aerosol generation device component to improve the problem of low reliability in the connection between the current liquid replenishment device and the aerosol generation device.

[0005] In addition, the purpose of this application is to provide an aerosol generating apparatus used in the above-mentioned aerosol generating apparatus components.

[0006] In a first aspect, one embodiment provides an aerosol generating apparatus, comprising:

[0007] Device casing;

[0008] An atomizer is installed in the device housing; the atomizer includes an atomizing component and a liquid storage chamber, the liquid storage chamber is used to store aerosol generating liquid, the liquid storage chamber is connected to the atomizing component, and is used to supply liquid to the atomizing component; the atomizing component is used to atomize the aerosol generating liquid;

[0009] And a power supply component, which is installed in the device housing; the power supply component is used to electrically connect with the atomizer to supply power to the atomizer;

[0010] The device housing has a first mounting groove, which has a first opening and a second opening, at least one of which is for a liquid replenishment device to be inserted; both the first opening and the second opening are used to expose a portion of the liquid replenishment device; the first mounting groove also has a first wall and a second wall, which are arranged at intervals to form an installation space for installing the liquid replenishment device; the second opening faces a second direction, and the first opening faces a first direction, and the atomizer is used to be inserted into the liquid replenishment device along the second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0011] The first mounting slot is provided with a liquid communication structure for connecting the liquid storage chamber and the liquid replenishment device.

[0012] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the first mounting groove also has a blocking structure for preventing the replenishing device from separating from the atomizer along the second direction, or the second groove opening is also used to separate the replenishing device from the atomizer along the second direction.

[0013] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the blocking structure includes a blocking surface for blocking the liquid replenishment device in the second direction, the blocking surface being the portion of the inner wall surface of the first mounting groove at the second groove opening, and causing the second groove opening to form a constricted structure.

[0014] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the device housing has a U-shaped outer surface, which includes a first part, a second part, and a third part. The first part and the second part are arranged opposite to each other, and the third part connects the first part and the second part. The first part, the second part, and the third part together form a U-shape with the opening facing the second direction. The aerosol generating device includes a display screen, which is elongated. One end of the display screen is located in the first part, the other end is located in the second part, and the middle part of the display screen is located in the third part.

[0015] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the device housing also has a second mounting slot for mounting an extension device, the second mounting slot having a third opening facing away from the first opening; the second mounting slot also has a fourth opening facing the second direction; the atomizer has a suction port for drawing aerosol, and in the state where the atomizer and the power supply component are electrically connected, the atomizer and the power supply component are arranged along the first direction, and the power supply component is located on the side of the atomizer facing away from the suction port; the receiving space in the first mounting slot for accommodating the replenishment device is located on the side of the atomizer along the second direction, and is arranged with the second mounting slot along the first direction, and the second mounting slot and the power supply component are arranged along the second direction.

[0016] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the device housing includes a partition plate for separating the first mounting slot and the second mounting slot, wherein the partition plate is covered by the expansion device and the replenishing device when the expansion device is installed in the second mounting slot and the replenishing device is installed in the first mounting slot.

[0017] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the first mounting slot is provided with a detachable connection structure for detachably connecting to the replenishment device.

[0018] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the detachable connection structure includes a magnetic attraction structure disposed on the atomizer, the magnetic attraction structure being used to magnetically fix it to the liquid replenishment device, and / or the detachable connection structure includes a snap-fit ​​structure disposed on the device housing, the snap-fit ​​structure being used to snap-fit ​​and fix it to the liquid replenishment device.

[0019] Secondly, some embodiments provide an aerosol generating device assembly, including a liquid replenishment device. The aerosol generating device described in any embodiment of the first aspect is used to connect to the aerosol generating device; the liquid replenishment device has a liquid replenishment chamber for communication with the liquid storage chamber.

[0020] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the replenishing device has a liquid volume display structure for displaying the liquid volume of the replenishing device, and the second slot is used to expose the liquid volume display structure.

[0021] According to the aerosol generating apparatus of the above embodiments, the aerosol generating apparatus of this application includes a first mounting groove, into which a liquid replenishing device can be installed. The first groove wall and the second groove wall of the first mounting groove are arranged opposite to each other, providing better protection for the liquid replenishing device located between the first groove wall and the second groove wall. Compared with the completely exposed liquid replenishing device in the prior art, the aerosol generating apparatus of this application installs the liquid replenishing device through the first mounting groove, making the reliability of the liquid replenishing device after installation with the aerosol generating apparatus better. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the aerosol generation device components in some embodiments;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a right view of an aerosol generation apparatus component in some embodiments;

[0024] Figure 3 For along Figure 2 Sectional view of AA;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the device shell in the aerosol generation device assembly in some embodiments;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly process of the aerosol generation device components in some embodiments;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the atomizer and the liquid replenishment device in some embodiments;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the assembly, device housing, and extension device in some embodiments;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generation device in some embodiments;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the aerosol generating device, the liquid replenishment device, and the expansion device in some embodiments.

[0031] List of feature names corresponding to the reference numerals in the figure: 1. Aerosol generating device; 11. Atomizer; 111. Atomizing component; 1111. Liquid guiding component; 1112. Component housing; 1113. Electric heating component; 112. Liquid storage chamber; 113. Liquid communication structure; 1131. Plug; 1132. Capillary liquid guiding medium; 114. Suction port; 115. First magnet; 12. Power supply component; 121. Power supply battery; 13. Device housing; 131. First mounting groove; 1311. First groove opening; 1312. Guide rib; 1313. Second groove opening; 1314. Blocking surface; 1315. First groove wall; 1316. Second groove wall; 132. Second mounting groove; 1321. Third groove opening; 1322. Fourth groove wall; 1323. Fifth groove wall; 1324. Sixth 1. Tank wall; 1325. Seventh tank wall; 1326. Fourth slot opening; 1327. Extension device guide structure; 133. Divider plate; 134. First part; 135. Second part; 136. Third part; 14. Display screen; 16. Conductive connection structure; 161. Elastic contact; 17. Protrusion; 2. Liquid replenishment device; 21. Liquid replenishment chamber; 22. Liquid replenishment shell; 221. Liquid replenishment hole; 222. Mounting base; 23. Liquid replenishment communication structure; 231. Sealing component; 232. Elastic component; 25. First exposed side; 26. Second magnet; 3. Extension device; 30. Power replenishment device; 31. Power replenishment shell; 32. Rechargeable battery; 33. Power replenishment contact; 34. Circuit board; 35. Buffer pad; 36. Groove; 37. Second exposed side; 38. Extension device slide.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in parentheses in the accompanying drawings: The feature referred to by the reference numerals in parentheses in the accompanying drawings is the feature represented by both the number inside the parentheses and the number outside the parentheses. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Similar elements in different embodiments are referred to by related similar element reference numerals. In the following embodiments, many details are described to facilitate a better understanding of the present application. However, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that some features may be omitted in different situations, or may be replaced by other elements, materials, or methods. In some cases, certain operations related to the present application are not shown or described in the specification. This is to avoid obscuring the core parts of the present application with excessive description. For those skilled in the art, detailed description of these related operations is not necessary; they can fully understand the related operations based on the description in the specification and general technical knowledge in the art.

[0034] Furthermore, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification can be combined in any suitable manner to form various embodiments. At the same time, the steps or actions in the method description can be rearranged or adjusted in a manner obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various orders in the specification and drawings are only for the clear description of a particular embodiment and do not imply a necessary order, unless otherwise stated that a particular order must be followed.

[0035] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms “center,” “longitudinal,” “lateral,” “length,” “width,” “thickness,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” “outer,” “clockwise,” “counterclockwise,” “axial,” “radial,” and “circumferential” indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0036] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0037] In this application, 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, an abutment, 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.

[0038] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0039] The embodiments described in the detailed implementation can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. For example, different implementation methods can be formed by combining different embodiments. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations of the embodiments will not be described separately.

[0040] Currently, the replenishment device of an aerosol generating device is completely exposed to the aerosol generating device, making it easy to be accidentally separated from the aerosol generating device. In order to improve the connection reliability of the replenishment device, this application provides an aerosol generating device assembly in which the replenishment device is installed in a first mounting groove. The replenishment device is protected by the first groove wall and the second groove wall of the first mounting groove, thereby improving the connection reliability between the replenishment device and the aerosol generating device.

[0041] It should be noted that the term "aerosol" as used in this application can generally refer to a substance that has been vaporized, atomized, sprayed, or jetted, or otherwise transformed from a solid or liquid form into an inhalable form containing suspended solid or liquid drug particles. "Aerosol-generating liquid" refers to any suitable compound or liquid mixture of compounds that facilitates aerosol formation during use. For example, aerosol-generating liquids may include, but are not limited to: water, polyols (such as triethylene glycol, butanediol, and glycerol), esters of polyols (such as glyceryl mono-, diacetate, or triacetate), or aliphatic esters of carboxylic acids (such as dimethyl dodecanoate and dimethyl tetradecanoate).

[0042] The aerosol generation apparatus components of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 9 The aerosol generating device assembly includes an aerosol generating device 1 and a liquid replenishment device 2.

[0044] The aerosol generating device 1 includes an atomizer 11, a power supply assembly 12, and a device housing 13. The atomizer 11 is mounted on the device housing 13. The atomizer 11 includes an atomizing assembly 111 and a liquid storage chamber 112. The liquid storage chamber 112 stores aerosol generating liquid and is connected to the atomizing assembly 111 to supply liquid to the atomizing assembly 111. The atomizing assembly 111 atomizes the aerosol generating liquid. The power supply assembly 12 is mounted on the device housing 13 and is electrically connected to the atomizer 11 to supply power to the atomizer 11. In some embodiments, the power supply assembly 12 includes a power supply battery 121 to power the atomizer 11. In some embodiments, the atomizer 11 is detachably mounted on the device housing 13 for easy replacement.

[0045] To ensure stable and reliable installation of the replenishing device 2, the device housing 13 has a first mounting groove 131, at which a liquid communication structure is provided for connecting the liquid storage chamber 112 and the replenishing device 2. The replenishing device 2 has a replenishing chamber 21, which is connected to the liquid storage chamber 112 via the liquid communication structure 113.

[0046] The first mounting slot 131 has a first opening 1311 and a second opening 1313. The first opening 1311 faces a first direction, and the second opening 1313 faces a second direction. At least one of the first opening 1311 and the second opening 1313 is used to accommodate the replenishing device 2, and both the first opening 1311 and the second opening 1313 are used to expose a portion of the replenishing device 2. In some embodiments, the first opening 1311 exposes one side of the replenishing device 2, and the second opening 1313 exposes the other side of the replenishing device 2.

[0047] The first mounting groove 131 also has a first groove wall 1315 and a second groove wall 1316, which are arranged at intervals to form an installation space for the liquid replenishment device 2. The first mounting groove 131 can provide better protection for the liquid replenishment device 2 located between the first groove wall 1315 and the second groove wall 1316, and the connection reliability between the liquid replenishment device 2 and the aerosol generating device 1 is better.

[0048] Regarding the connection method between the liquid replenishment device 2 and the nebulizer 11, please refer to some embodiments. Figure 3 and Figure 5 The replenishment device 2 includes a replenishment shell 22 and a replenishment communication structure 23 disposed on the replenishment shell 22.

[0049] The replenishment housing 22 has a replenishment hole 221 for communicating with the reservoir 112. The replenishment communication structure 23 includes a sealing member 231 for opening and closing the replenishment hole 221 and an elastic member 232 for applying elastic force to the sealing member 231 to close the replenishment hole 221. After the sealing member 231 is opened, the replenishment chamber 21 communicates with the reservoir 112 through the replenishment hole 221. In some embodiments, the sealing member 231 is movably disposed within the replenishment housing 22. The liquid communication structure 113 includes a plug 1131 disposed in the atomizer 11 and used to insert into the replenishment hole 221 to push the sealing member 231. The plug 1131 has a plug hole for connecting the reservoir 112 and the replenishment hole 221.

[0050] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5 The elastic element 232 is a helical spring. The liquid replenishment shell 22 is provided with a mounting base 222, the sealing element 231 is movably mounted on the mounting base 222, and the elastic element 232 is pressed between the mounting base 222 and the sealing element 231.

[0051] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The plug hole is equipped with a capillary fluid guiding medium 1132, through which the aerosol generating liquid in the replenishment chamber 21 enters the storage chamber 112. The capillary fluid guiding medium 1132 can be made of fluid guiding cotton. Of course, in addition to the above method, the sealing component 231 can also be opened or closed in other ways, such as the sealing component 231 being a switch valve, with an operating handle for operating the switch valve provided on the replenishment shell 22.

[0052] Understandably, when the atomizer 11 and the replenishment device 2 are not assembled, to prevent leakage of aerosol generating liquid from the plug hole in the plug 1131, the aerosol generating device 1 includes a plug cover that seals the opening of the plug hole. When the replenishment device 2 needs to be installed, the plug cover can be removed.

[0053] Of course, in some other embodiments, in addition to the above-described communication method, the replenishing device 2 and the atomizer 11 can also have the replenishing communication structure 23 described in the above embodiments provided in the atomizer 11, while a plug 1131 is provided on the replenishing device 2. When installing the replenishing device 2, the plug 1131 on the replenishing device 2 is simply inserted into the replenishing communication structure 23 on the atomizer 11. In some other embodiments, the sealing element 231 of the replenishing communication structure 23 of the replenishing device 2 is a sealing cap. When assembling the replenishing device 2 and the atomizer 11, the sealing cap can be removed.

[0054] Furthermore, in some embodiments, please refer to Figures 3 to 5 The atomizer 11 is used to connect to the liquid replenishment device 2 along the second direction. For easier connection between the liquid replenishment device 2 and the atomizer 11, please refer to some embodiments. Figure 6 The atomizer 11 is detachably connected to the liquid replenishment device 2 to form an assembly, and the assembly is detachably connected to the device housing 13.

[0055] It should be noted that the detachable connection between the assembly and the device housing 13 can be achieved through the connection between the atomizer 11 and the device housing 13, and the connection between the liquid replenishment device 2 and the device housing 13. For example, the atomizer 11 and the device housing 13 are fixed by magnetic attraction, and the liquid replenishment device 2 and the device housing 13 are stopped in the second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction, thereby ensuring a stable and reliable connection between the assembly and the device housing 13.

[0056] Specifically, in some embodiments, the first mounting slot 131 further includes an atomizer receiving portion for accommodating the atomizer 11, and the first slot opening 1311 is also used to insert the assembly formed by the atomizer 11 and the liquid replenishment device 2 into the first mounting slot 131. Compared with installing the atomizer 11 and the liquid replenishment device 2 separately into the first mounting slot 131, the integral insertion method can facilitate the connection between the atomizer 11 and the liquid replenishment device 2, and more easily ensure that the liquid storage chamber 112 of the atomizer 11 is connected to the liquid replenishment chamber 21.

[0057] For further details, please refer to... Figure 4 To guide the assembly into the first mounting slot 131, a guide rib 1312 is provided in the first mounting slot 131. The guide rib 1312 is used to guide the assembly to move along a first direction. Under the guidance of the guide rib 1312, the assembly can be accurately inserted into place and fixed with the device housing 13, making operation convenient.

[0058] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 3 to 5 To facilitate observation of the remaining aerosol-generating liquid in the replenishment chamber 21, the replenishment device 2 has a liquid volume display structure for showing the liquid volume of the replenishment device 2. To ensure the liquid volume display structure is not obstructed, please refer to... Figure 4 The second slot 1313 exposes the liquid level display structure. Regarding the form of the liquid level display structure, in some embodiments, the replenishment shell 22 is a transparent shell, and the liquid level display structure is formed by the portion of the replenishment shell 22 exposed through the second slot 1313. In some other embodiments, the replenishment shell 22 can also be partially transparent, that is, only the portion of the replenishment shell 22 exposed through the second slot 1313 can be made of transparent material.

[0059] Of course, in some other embodiments, in addition to using the second slot 1313, the device housing 13 can also be made of transparent material, in which case the first mounting groove 131 does not need to open the second slot 1313 to achieve the observation of liquid volume.

[0060] In some embodiments, the first mounting groove 131 also has a blocking structure for preventing the replenishment device 2 from separating from the atomizer 11 in the second direction. Specifically, in some embodiments, please refer to... Figure 4 The blocking structure includes a blocking surface 1314 for blocking the liquid replenishment device 2 in the second direction. The blocking surface 1314 is the portion of the inner wall surface of the first mounting groove 131 located at the second groove opening 1313, and makes the second groove opening 1313 form a constricted structure.

[0061] In some other embodiments, in addition to blocking the liquid replenishment device 2 from separating from the atomizer 11 in the second direction by means of a constriction structure, a baffle can also be provided at the second slot 1313 of the device housing 13. For example, the two ends of the baffle span the second slot 1313 and cooperate with the liquid replenishment device 2 to block in the second direction.

[0062] Of course, in some embodiments, to facilitate the separate disassembly of the replenishment device 2, the second slot 1313 is used to separate the replenishment device 2 from the atomizer 11 along the second direction. This makes the disassembly of the replenishment device 2 more flexible. In this embodiment, when installing the atomizer 11 and the replenishment device 2, the atomizer 11 and the replenishment device 2 can be assembled and inserted together into the first mounting slot 131 (please refer to...). Figure 7 Alternatively, the atomizer 11 can be inserted into the first mounting slot 131 first, and then the liquid replenishment device 2 can be inserted into the receiving slot along the second direction through the second slot 1313 (please refer to...). Figure 8 and Figure 9 ).

[0063] In some other embodiments, in addition to using a blocking structure to prevent the liquid replenishment device 2 from separating from the atomizer 11 in the second direction, a locking member can also be used to lock the atomizer 11 and the liquid replenishment device 2. The locking member can only be unlocked after the assembly formed by the atomizer 11 and the liquid replenishment device 2 is completely removed from the device housing 13.

[0064] In addition to the structures described above, some embodiments of the blocking structure include a liquid replenishment device guide structure (not shown in the figure) extending along a first direction within the first mounting groove 131. This guide structure guides the liquid replenishment device 2 into the first mounting groove 131 along the first direction. In some embodiments, the guide structure (not shown in the figure) is a liquid replenishment device guide strip, and the liquid replenishment device 2 has a guide groove adapted to the guide strip. In the second direction, the guide structure blocks the liquid replenishment device 2, thereby preventing the liquid replenishment device 2 from separating from the atomizer 11 along the second direction.

[0065] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 The device housing 13 has a U-shaped outer surface, which includes a first part 134, a second part 135 and a third part 136. The first part 134 and the second part 135 are arranged opposite to each other, and the third part 136 connects the first part 134 and the second part 135. The first part 134, the second part 135 and the third part 136 together form a U-shape with the opening facing the second direction. The aerosol generating device 1 includes a display screen 14, which is elongated. One end of the display screen 14 is located in the first part 134, the other end is located in the second part 135, and the middle part of the display screen 14 is located in the third part 136.

[0066] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The aerosol generation device assembly also includes an extension device 3. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 4The housing 13 also has a second mounting slot 132 for mounting the extension device 3. The second mounting slot 132 has a third slot 1321, which faces away from the first slot 1311. The second mounting slot 132 also has a fourth slot 1326 facing a second direction. At least one of the third slot 1321 and the fourth slot 1326 is used to accommodate the extension device 3. The arrangement of the first mounting slot 131 and the second mounting slot 132 makes the outer surface of the housing 13 generally U-shaped.

[0067] The atomizer 11 has a suction port 114 for drawing in aerosol. With the atomizer 11 and power supply component 12 electrically connected, the atomizer 11 and power supply component 12 are arranged along a first direction, with the power supply component 12 located on the side of the atomizer 11 facing away from the suction port 114. The receiving space for the liquid replenishment device 2 in the first mounting groove 131 is located on one side of the atomizer 11 along a second direction, and is arranged along the first direction with the second mounting groove 132. The second mounting groove 132 and power supply component 12 are arranged along the second direction.

[0068] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 The first mounting groove 131 also has a third groove wall opposite to the first groove opening 1311, and the first groove wall 1315, the second groove wall 1316 and the third groove wall are arranged in a U-shape.

[0069] Please refer to Figure 4 The second mounting slot 132 has a third opening 1321 for inserting the extension device 3. The second mounting slot 132 has a fourth slot wall 1322 and a fifth slot wall 1323 oppositely arranged, and a sixth slot wall 1324 opposite the third opening 1321. The fourth, fifth, and sixth slot walls 1322 and 1323 are arranged in a U-shape. By accommodating the extension device 3 through the second mounting slot 132, better protection for the extension device 3 can be achieved. Understandably, in some embodiments, the second mounting slot 132 also has a seventh slot wall 1325. The second mounting slot 132 also has a fourth opening 1326, with the seventh slot wall 1325 opposite to the fourth opening 1326. The fourth, fifth, and seventh slot walls 1322 and 1323 are also arranged in a U-shape. In some embodiments, both the fourth and fifth slot walls 1322 and 1323 are provided with protrusions 17. Correspondingly, the two opposite sides of the extension device 3 are provided with grooves 36 that engage with the protrusions 17.

[0070] Regarding the extension device 3, in one embodiment, to improve the battery life of the power supply component 12, please refer to... Figure 3 and Figure 5The extension device 3 is a power replenishment device 30. The second mounting slot 132 is provided with a conductive connection structure 16. The power replenishment device 30 is used to electrically connect with the power supply component 12 through the conductive connection structure 16 to charge and replenish the power supply battery 121. In some embodiments, when the extension device 3 is a power replenishment device 30, the power replenishment device 30 includes a power replenishment housing 31 and a rechargeable battery 32 installed in the power replenishment housing 31. After the power replenishment device 30 is installed with the aerosol generating device 1, the power replenishment device 30 is electrically connected to the power supply component 12 so that the rechargeable battery 32 can charge and replenish the power supply battery 121.

[0071] Regarding the electrical connection between the power supply device 30 and the power supply component 12, in one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 The charging device 30 includes a charging contact 33 fixed to the charging housing 31. A conductive connection structure 16 is disposed on the device housing 13, and the conductive connection structure 16 includes an elastic contact 161 fixed to the device housing 13. After the charging device 30 is installed on the device housing 13, the elastic contact 161 and the charging contact 33 make elastic conductive contact. The elastic contact 161 undergoes elastic deformation, keeping the elastic contact 161 and the charging contact 33 in a tight fit to ensure good conductive contact. Specifically, the charging device 30 includes a charging circuit, and the charging contact 33 is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery 32 through the charging circuit. In some embodiments, the charging device 30 includes a circuit board 34, and the electronic components of the charging circuit are disposed on the circuit board 34.

[0072] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 The resilient contact 161 is a conductive spring that is held in place on the device housing 13. In some other embodiments, the resilient contact 161 may also include a conductive finger and a spring that applies a spring force to the conductive finger.

[0073] For better protection of the rechargeable battery 32, please refer to some embodiments. Figure 5 The charging device 30 also includes a buffer pad 35 installed between the charging housing 31 and the rechargeable battery 32. The buffer pad 35 is used to reduce the vibration of the rechargeable battery 32, making the rechargeable battery 32 less prone to damage.

[0074] In some other embodiments, the extension device 3 can also be an extension replenishing device 2, which is connected to the replenishing device 2 or directly connected to the liquid storage chamber 112. In some other embodiments, the extension device 3 can also serve as a backup replenishing device 2. After the replenishing device 2 in the first mounting slot 131 is used up, the replenishing device 2 in the second mounting slot 132 can be removed and installed into the first mounting slot 131.

[0075] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 3 to 5The device housing 13 includes a partition plate 133 for separating the first mounting slot 131 and the second mounting slot 132, the partition plate 133 preventing the device housing from easily deforming. When the expansion device 3 is installed in the second mounting slot 132 and the liquid replenishment device 2 is installed in the first mounting slot 131, the partition plate is covered by the expansion device 3 and the liquid replenishment device 2. In some embodiments, a portion of the third slot wall is on the partition plate 133, and the sixth slot wall 1324 is also on the partition plate 133. In some other embodiments, the second mounting slot 132 and the first mounting slot 131 may also be continuous, without being separated by the partition plate 133.

[0076] Specifically, the replenishing device 2 has a first exposed side 25 for exposure through the second slot 1313, and the expansion device 3 has a second exposed side 37 for exposure through the fourth slot 1326. The second exposed side 37 facilitates the installation and removal of the expansion device 3. When the expansion device 3 is installed in the second mounting slot 132 and the replenishing device 2 is installed in the first mounting slot 131, the first exposed side 25 and the second exposed side 37 are connected and cover the partition plate 133. This reduces the exposed gaps between the device housing 13, the expansion device 3, and the replenishing device 2, and reduces the amount of dust entering the device housing 13.

[0077] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 To facilitate the insertion of the extension device 3, the second mounting slot 132 is further provided with an extension device guide structure 1327 for guiding the insertion of the extension device 3. The extension device guide structure 1327 extends along the first direction. The third slot 1321 faces the first direction and is for the insertion of the extension device 3. When the extension device 3 is installed in the aerosol generating device 1, the conductive connection structure 16 is tightly fitted with the extension device 3 in the second direction. In this way, after the extension device 3 is inserted into place, the extension device guide structure 1327 can prevent the extension device 3 from moving in the second direction, thereby maintaining a tight fit between the extension device 3 and the conductive component and ensuring good conductive contact.

[0078] Specifically, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 The extension device guide structure 1327 is a guide bar, and the extension device 3 is provided with an extension device groove 38 adapted to the guide bar. The extension device guide structure 1327 is provided on both the fourth groove wall 1322 and the fifth groove wall 1323.

[0079] In one embodiment, a detachable connection structure is provided at the first mounting groove 131 for detachable connection with the replenishment device 2. The detachable connection structure facilitates the disassembly of the replenishment device 2, allowing for replacement with a new replenishment device 2 as needed.

[0080] In one embodiment, the detachable connection structure includes a magnetic attraction structure disposed on the atomizer 11, which is used to magnetically fix it to the liquid replenishment device 2. Specifically, in one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 3 and Figure 5 The atomizer 11 is equipped with a first magnet 115, which is fixed to the atomizer 11. The liquid replenishment device 2 includes a second magnet 26, and the first magnet 115 and the second magnet 26 are magnetically attracted to each other, thus fixing the liquid replenishment device 2 to the atomizer 11. After the liquid replenishment device 2 is fixed to the atomizer 11, the plug 1131 on the atomizer 11 is inserted into the liquid replenishment hole 221, and the liquid replenishment chamber 21 is connected to the liquid storage chamber 112.

[0081] In some embodiments, the detachable connection structure includes a snap-fit ​​structure on the device housing 13, which is used to snap and fix the device 2 to the liquid replenishment device 2. The snap-fit ​​structure may be a protrusion that holds the liquid replenishment device 2, and the liquid replenishment device 2 has a groove that is adapted to snap and engage with the protrusion.

[0082] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 7 The second mounting slot 132 is provided with a snap-fit ​​structure for engaging and fixing the expansion device 3. The snap-fit ​​structure is fixed to the device housing 13. The snap-fit ​​structure can be a protrusion 17 that holds the expansion device 3, and the expansion device 3 is provided with a groove 36 that is adapted to engage and fix the protrusion 17. Of course, a magnetic component can also be fixed at the second mounting slot 132, and the expansion device 3 is magnetically attracted and fixed to the magnetic component, for example, by fixing the magnetic component to the device housing 13.

[0083] It is understandable that the liquid replenishment device 2 and the aerosol generating device 1 can be connected in either a detachable or non-detachable manner, such as by bonding, welding, or riveting. When a detachable connection is used, it can also be achieved through magnetic attraction, snap-fit, or fastener fixation. Similarly, the atomizer 11 and the device housing 13 can also be detachably connected using magnetic attraction or snap-fit. Likewise, the extension device 3 and the aerosol generating device 1 can be connected in either a detachable or non-detachable manner, such as by bonding, welding, or riveting. When the extension device 3 and the aerosol generating device 1 are detachably connected, they can be fixed using magnetic attraction, snap-fit, or fastener fixation.

[0084] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5The structure of the atomizing component 111 in the atomizer 11 is a relatively mature existing technology. This embodiment only briefly describes the structure of the atomizing component 111. The atomizing component 111 includes a liquid guiding element 1111, a component shell 1112, and an electric heating element 1113. The liquid guiding element 1111 is installed in the component shell 1112. The component shell 1112 has a liquid passage hole for the aerosol generating liquid in the liquid storage chamber 112 to enter the liquid guiding element 1111. The liquid guiding element 1111 is made of a porous material, such as porous absorbent cotton or microporous ceramic. The heat-conducting element is cylindrical, and the electric heating element 1113 is located inside the liquid guiding element 1111. After the aerosol generating liquid enters the liquid guiding element 1111 through the liquid passage hole, it can be guided by the liquid guiding element 1111 to the position of the electric heating element 1113. After the aerosol generating liquid comes into contact with the electric heating element 1113, it is heated and atomized to generate aerosol. Regarding the electric heating element 1113, it can take any feasible form, such as a heating wire mesh, multiple heating wires connected in parallel, etc. In some embodiments, the liquid storage chamber 112 has a liquid storage cotton for storing the aerosol generating liquid.

[0085] In some embodiments of the aerosol generating device, the structure of the aerosol generating device is the same as that of aerosol generating device 1 in any of the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail again.

[0086] The above examples illustrate this application only to aid understanding and are not intended to limit its scope. Those skilled in the art to which this application pertains can make various simple deductions, modifications, or substitutions based on the ideas presented.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that, include: Device casing; An atomizer is installed in the device housing; the atomizer includes an atomizing component and a liquid storage chamber, the liquid storage chamber is used to store aerosol generating liquid, the liquid storage chamber is connected to the atomizing component, and is used to supply liquid to the atomizing component; the atomizing component is used to atomize the aerosol generating liquid; And a power supply component, which is installed in the device housing; the power supply component is used to electrically connect with the atomizer to supply power to the atomizer; The device housing has a first mounting groove, which has a first opening and a second opening, at least one of which is for a liquid replenishment device to be inserted; both the first opening and the second opening are used to expose a portion of the liquid replenishment device; the first mounting groove also has a first wall and a second wall, which are arranged at intervals to form an installation space for installing the liquid replenishment device; the second opening faces a second direction, and the first opening faces a first direction, and the atomizer is used to be inserted into the liquid replenishment device along the second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. The first mounting slot is provided with a liquid communication structure for connecting the liquid storage chamber and the liquid replenishment device.

2. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first mounting slot also has a blocking structure for preventing the replenishing device from separating from the atomizer in the second direction, or the second slot opening is also used to separate the replenishing device from the atomizer in the second direction.

3. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The blocking structure includes a blocking surface for blocking the liquid replenishment device in the second direction. The blocking surface is the portion of the inner wall of the first mounting groove at the second groove opening, and the second groove opening forms a constricted structure.

4. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The device housing has a U-shaped outer surface, which includes a first part, a second part, and a third part. The first part and the second part are arranged opposite to each other, and the third part connects the first part and the second part. The first part, the second part, and the third part together form a U-shape with the opening facing the second direction. The aerosol generating device includes a display screen, which is elongated. One end of the display screen is located in the first part, the other end is located in the second part, and the middle part of the display screen is located in the third part.

5. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The device housing also has a second mounting slot for mounting an extension device, the second mounting slot having a third slot facing away from the first slot; the second mounting slot also has a fourth slot facing the second direction; at least one of the third slot and the fourth slot is used to accommodate the extension device; the atomizer has a suction port for drawing aerosol, and in the state where the atomizer and the power supply component are electrically connected, the atomizer and the power supply component are arranged along the first direction, and the power supply component is located on the side of the atomizer facing away from the suction port; the receiving space in the first mounting slot for accommodating the replenishment device is located on the side of the atomizer along the second direction, and is arranged with the second mounting slot along the first direction, and the second mounting slot and the power supply component are arranged along the second direction.

6. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The device housing includes a partition plate for separating the first mounting slot and the second mounting slot. When the extension device is installed in the second mounting slot and the liquid replenishment device is installed in the first mounting slot, the partition plate is covered by the extension device and the liquid replenishment device.

7. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first mounting slot is provided with a detachable connection structure for detachable connection with the liquid replenishment device.

8. The aerosol generating apparatus as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The detachable connection structure includes a magnetic attraction structure on the atomizer, which is used to magnetically fix it to the liquid replenishment device, and / or the detachable connection structure includes a snap-fit ​​structure on the device housing, which is used to snap-fit ​​and fix it to the liquid replenishment device.

9. An aerosol generation device component, characterized in that, The device includes a liquid replenishment device and an aerosol generating device as described in any one of claims 1-8, wherein the liquid replenishment device is used to connect to the aerosol generating device; the liquid replenishment device has a liquid replenishment chamber, which is used to communicate with the liquid storage chamber.

10. The aerosol generation apparatus assembly as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The replenishing device has a liquid volume display structure for displaying the liquid volume of the replenishing device, and the second slot is used to expose the liquid volume display structure.

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