Aerosol-generating device and oil bottle assembly

Abstract

The application relates to an aerosol generating device and an oil bottle assembly, and relates to the technical field of electronic atomization. In the application, the oil bottle assembly has a storage cavity for storing aerosol generating substrate, the oil bottle assembly has a first flow guide opening, a liquid injection opening and a shielding piece for selectively sealing the liquid injection opening; a matching assembly is connected with the oil bottle assembly and communicates with the storage cavity through the first flow guide opening, and the first flow guide opening is configured to transmit gas and / or aerosol generating substrate between the matching assembly and the oil bottle assembly. According to the application, the liquid injection opening is arranged on the oil bottle assembly and is selectively sealed by the shielding piece. When the oil bottle assembly and the matching assembly are connected, the liquid injection opening is opened by the shielding piece to supplement the aerosol generating substrate, so that the oil bottle assembly can be reused, and the oil bottle assembly does not need to be detached from the matching assembly, thereby effectively simplifying the operation and preventing the aerosol generating substrate from leaking as much as possible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic atomization technology, and in particular to an aerosol generating device and an oil bottle assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Existing aerosol generating devices include an oil bottle for storing the aerosol generating matrix, which can be introduced into a mating assembly. However, when the aerosol generating matrix in the oil bottle is depleted, either the entire aerosol generating device must be discarded, making it a disposable device, or the oil bottle must be disassembled, replaced, or replenished with aerosol generating matrix before being reassembled with the mating assembly. Discarding the entire aerosol generating device or replacing the oil bottle results in high operating costs. Furthermore, the existing design of the oil bottle and mating assembly makes the process of disassembling the oil bottle for replenishment and reassembly complex and user-unfriendly, and can easily lead to reduced sealing during reassembly of the mating assembly and oil bottle. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides an aerosol generating apparatus, comprising: an oil bottle assembly having a storage cavity for storing an aerosol generating matrix, the oil bottle assembly having a first flow port, an injection port, and a shield for selectively sealing the injection port; and a mating assembly connected to the oil bottle assembly and communicating with the storage cavity through the first flow port, the first flow port being configured to transfer gas and / or the aerosol generating matrix between the mating assembly and the oil bottle assembly.

[0004] In some embodiments, the cooperating components include: a cartridge assembly for atomizing the aerosol generating matrix introduced into the cartridge assembly from the oil bottle assembly through the first flow port; or a pump assembly for drawing the aerosol generating matrix from the oil bottle assembly through the first flow port, and / or delivering gas to the oil bottle assembly through the first flow port.

[0005] In some embodiments, the oil bottle assembly further has a second flow port; the aerosol generating device further includes: a cartridge assembly connected to the mating assembly, and the cartridge assembly is in communication with the storage cavity through the mating assembly and the second flow port, the mating assembly being configured to transfer gas and / or aerosol generating matrix between the cartridge assembly and the oil bottle assembly through the second flow port; the mating assembly includes a pump assembly for driving the aerosol generating matrix in the oil bottle assembly to be delivered to the cartridge assembly through the first flow port or the second flow port.

[0006] In some embodiments, the shielding member includes an operating part configured to be operable to open the injection port, the oil bottle assembly being configured to move relative to the mating assembly between a first position and a second position, wherein when the oil bottle assembly is in the first position, the operating part is locked by the mating assembly and thus inoperable, and when the oil bottle assembly is in the second position, the operating part is unlocked by the mating assembly and thus operable.

[0007] In some embodiments, the oil bottle assembly is rotatable relative to the mating assembly and can change between the first position and the second position by rotation.

[0008] In some embodiments, the mating component has a limiting portion, the operating portion being blocked by the limiting portion when the oil bottle assembly is in the first position and exposed when the oil bottle assembly is in the second position.

[0009] In some embodiments, the oil bottle assembly includes a body having the storage cavity internally, and the injection port is disposed on the body; wherein the shielding member includes a sealing portion for sealing the injection port, the sealing portion being configured to move in a direction away from the body to expose the injection port; or the shielding member includes an operating portion, a fixing portion fixedly connected to the body, and a sealing portion for sealing the injection port, the operating portion being configured to be operable to rotate relative to the fixing portion, thereby moving the sealing portion to open the injection port.

[0010] In some embodiments, the oil bottle assembly includes a main body having the storage cavity inside and a connecting end extending from the main body along a first direction. The connecting end is used to connect with the mating assembly. A limiting groove and the injection port are provided on the side wall of the main body. A portion of the shielding member is located within the limiting groove, and the outer surface of the shielding member is flush with the outer surface of the main body. The operating part extends along the first direction and is at least partially located outside the limiting groove. The operating part is spaced apart from the connecting end.

[0011] In some embodiments, a portion of the shield is placed inside the injection port to seal the injection port.

[0012] In some embodiments, the oil bottle assembly includes a main body having the storage cavity inside and a connecting end extending from the end of the main body. The connecting end is used to connect with the mating assembly. The liquid injection port is provided on the side wall of the main body. A rotation guide groove is provided on one of the connecting end and the mating assembly, and a slider is provided on the other end, which is placed in the rotation guide groove. When the mating assembly and the oil bottle assembly rotate relative to each other, the slider slides in the rotation guide groove.

[0013] In some embodiments, the oil bottle assembly is non-detachably connected to the mating assembly.

[0014] This application provides an oil bottle assembly, comprising: a body having a storage cavity for storing an aerosol generation matrix, the body having an injection port; a connecting end having a first guide port for introducing or exporting gas and / or the aerosol generation matrix into or out of the storage cavity, the first guide port being perpendicular to the injection port; and a shielding member disposed on the body, the shielding member being configured to removably seal the injection port, the injection port being configured to provide an inlet for injecting the aerosol generation matrix into the storage cavity when open.

[0015] In some embodiments, a sealing plug is provided at the connection end, and the first flow guide is formed on the sealing plug.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: By providing an injection port on the oil bottle assembly that is independent of the first guide port, and selectively sealing the injection port by a shielding component, the oil bottle assembly can be replenished with aerosol generation matrix by opening the injection port by opening the shielding component while the oil bottle assembly is connected to the mating assembly. This allows the oil bottle assembly to be reused, which helps to extend the service life of the aerosol generation device. Furthermore, it eliminates the need to disassemble the oil bottle assembly from the mating assembly, effectively simplifying operation and preventing leakage of the aerosol generation matrix as much as possible. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generation device in some embodiments of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generation device in some other embodiments;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the framework of at least a portion of the aerosol generating device in some embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The schematic diagram of at least part of the structure of the aerosol generating device in the illustrated embodiment is shown in other embodiments.

[0022] Figure 5for Figure 4 The schematic diagram of at least part of the structure of the cartridge component in the illustrated embodiment is shown in other embodiments.

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 3 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the oil bottle assembly in some embodiments.

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A partial structural schematic diagram of the oil bottle assembly in the illustrated embodiment from another perspective;

[0025] Figure 8 for Figure 6 Cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of the oil bottle assembly in some embodiments shown in the illustration.

[0026] Figure 9 for Figure 6 The schematic diagrams of the main body and connecting end in some embodiments are shown in the illustration.

[0027] Figure 10 for Figure 9 The illustrated embodiments show cross-sectional views of the main body and connecting end in some embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that the following embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of the application. Similarly, the following embodiments are only some, not all, embodiments of the present application, and all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0029] The reference to "embodiment" in this application means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in this application can be combined with other embodiments.

[0030] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0031] Furthermore, in some embodiments, a technical feature is described, which may be used in conjunction with another technical feature, or even with multiple technical features, in this embodiment. However, the structure and function of this technical feature, if clearly and reasonably described, should not be affected or limited by other technical features in this embodiment, but can be further applied to other embodiments that include this technical feature, so that the technical feature described in other embodiments can also be combined with at least part of the structure and / or at least part of the function of the technical feature described in this embodiment. The new embodiments formed thereby should also fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] This application describes an aerosol generation apparatus. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generating apparatus in some embodiments of this application. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generating apparatus in some other embodiments. The aerosol generating apparatus 100 can generate aerosols using an aerosol generating matrix, or the aerosol generating apparatus 100 is a component of an apparatus capable of generating aerosols using an aerosol generating matrix. The aerosol generating apparatus 100 provided in this application may include an oil bottle assembly 20. The apparatus capable of generating aerosols using an aerosol generating matrix may include a cartridge assembly. The oil bottle assembly 20 may have a storage cavity 201 for storing the aerosol generating matrix. The oil bottle assembly 20 can be used to provide the aerosol generating matrix to the cartridge assembly, which can consume the aerosol generating matrix to generate aerosols.

[0033] The aerosol generating apparatus 100 provided in this application may further include a mating component 10 connected and communicating with the oil bottle assembly 20. As an example, the mating component 10 may include a cartridge assembly, thereby allowing direct mating and communication between the cartridge assembly and the oil bottle assembly. As an example, the mating component 10 may include a conducting component, which may mate and communicate with both the oil bottle assembly 20 and the cartridge assembly. The conducting component can be used to conduct fluids, such as gas or aerosol generating matrix, from both the cartridge assembly and the oil bottle assembly 20. For example, the conducting component may supply the aerosol generating matrix from the oil bottle assembly 20 to the cartridge assembly. For example, the conducting component may supply gas from the cartridge assembly to the oil bottle assembly 20. Typically, the mating component 10 may include a pump assembly. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the conducting component may be a pump assembly.

[0034] As the oil bottle assembly delivers aerosol generation matrix to the outside, the aerosol generation matrix within the oil bottle assembly 20 is continuously consumed. The oil bottle assembly 20 provided in this application is a reusable oil bottle assembly. The consumption of the aerosol generation matrix within the oil bottle assembly 20 can be compensated by replenishing the aerosol generation matrix to the oil bottle assembly 20 again or multiple times.

[0035] Furthermore, the oil bottle assembly 20 provided in this application can be configured to receive aerosol generating matrix replenished to the storage cavity 201 of the oil bottle assembly 20 while the oil bottle assembly 20 and the mating assembly 10 remain connected. This eliminates the need to disassemble the oil bottle assembly 20 to separate it from the mating assembly 10, and to reassemble the oil bottle assembly 20 and the mating assembly 10 after replenishing the aerosol generating matrix. This application is beneficial for maintaining the sealing of the connection between the oil bottle assembly 20 and the mating assembly 10.

[0036] More specifically, the oil bottle assembly 20 may have a first flow port 2301, a liquid inlet 202, and a shield 22 for selectively sealing the liquid inlet 202. The mating assembly 10 communicates with the storage cavity 201 through the first flow port 2301, which is configured to transfer fluids, such as gas and / or aerosol generating matrix, between the mating assembly 10 and the oil bottle assembly 20. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating matrix can be replenished to the oil bottle assembly 20 by opening the liquid inlet 202 by opening the shield 22.

[0037] An aerosol-generating matrix can be a material used to generate aerosols, and typically consists of at least one chemical substance capable of generating aerosols, such as fragrances, pharmaceuticals, or other active ingredients. Aerosols can be formed from the aerosol-generating matrix through methods such as baking, thermal atomization, or ultrasonic atomization.

[0038] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating matrix can be a liquid containing plant-based substances, including volatile plant-based flavor components, or a liquid containing non-plant-based substances. For example, the aerosol generating matrix may include water, solvents, ethanol, plant extracts, fragrances, flavorings, or vitamin mixtures. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating matrix can be a liquid aerosol generating matrix, such as a liquid containing plant-based substances, including volatile plant-based flavor components, or, for example, common e-liquid; or, the aerosol generating matrix can be a solid aerosol generating matrix, which is often constructed in a rod shape, such as an elongated rod shape, or, for example, a common cigarette stick.

[0039] Aerosol generating devices can atomize the aerosol generating matrix through baking, heating atomization, ultrasonic atomization, etc., to form aerosols.

[0040] In some embodiments, the apparatus for generating aerosols using an aerosol generating matrix may include a cartridge assembly and the aerosol generating apparatus 100 provided in this application, and the cooperating component 10 may be a pump assembly, which connects the oil bottle assembly 20 and the cartridge assembly. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating apparatus 100 provided in this application may simultaneously include a cartridge assembly and a pump assembly. In some embodiments, the pump assembly may include a manual press pump, an electronic pump, or an electric pump, etc.

[0041] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The pump assembly 1020 can be used to extract aerosol-generating matrix from the oil bottle assembly 20 through the first guide port 2301, or to deliver gas to the oil bottle assembly 20 through the first guide port 2301. For an example, please refer to... Figure 1 The pump assembly 1020 can extract the aerosol generating matrix from the oil bottle assembly 20 and transfer the extracted aerosol generating matrix to the cartridge assembly 1010. When the gas pressure in the cartridge assembly 1010 increases due to the increase in aerosol generating matrix, the pump assembly 1020 can transfer at least a portion of the gas in the cartridge assembly 1010 to the oil bottle assembly 20 to compensate for the decrease in gas pressure in the oil bottle assembly 20 due to the decrease in aerosol generating matrix. Thus, the pump assembly 1020 can maintain the gas pressure balance inside and outside the cartridge assembly 1010 and the oil bottle assembly 20.

[0042] In further embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The pump assembly 1020 can extract the aerosol generating matrix from the oil bottle assembly 20 (e.g., storage cavity 201) through the first guide port 2301 and the pipeline 1003, and pump it into the pump assembly 1020 (e.g., receiving cavity 1002). The extracted aerosol generating matrix can be further transferred from the receiving cavity 1002 to the receiving cavity 1001 of the cartridge assembly 1010 through the pipeline 1005. Due to the increase in aerosol generating matrix, the gas pressure in the receiving cavity 1001 of the cartridge assembly 1010 increases. The pump assembly 1020 can transfer at least a portion of the gas in the cartridge assembly 1010 to the oil bottle assembly 20 (e.g., storage cavity 201) through the second guide port 2302 via the pipeline 1004 to compensate for the decrease in gas pressure in the storage cavity 201 caused by the reduction in aerosol generating matrix. Therefore, the pump assembly 1020 can maintain the pressure balance inside and outside the cartridge assembly 1010 and the oil bottle assembly 20.

[0043] As an example, please see Figure 2The pump assembly 1020 can draw gas from the cartridge assembly 1010 to create a negative pressure inside the cartridge assembly 1010, and the pump assembly 1020 can transfer the drawn gas to the oil bottle assembly 20. Based on the pressure difference, the liquid aerosol generating matrix in the oil bottle assembly 20 can automatically flow into the cartridge assembly 1010 through the corresponding channel.

[0044] In further embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 The pump assembly 1020 draws gas from the receiving cavity 1001 of the cartridge assembly 1010 through the pipe 1005, creating a negative pressure inside the receiving cavity 1001 of the cartridge assembly 1010. The pump assembly 1020 can then transfer the drawn gas from the receiving cavity 1002 to the oil bottle assembly 20, such as the storage cavity 201, through the pipe 1003 at the first guide port 2301. Based on the pressure difference between the oil bottle assembly 20, such as the storage cavity 201, and the cartridge assembly 1010, such as the receiving cavity 1001, the liquid aerosol generating matrix in the oil bottle assembly 20 can automatically flow into the cartridge assembly 1010 through the pipe 1004 at the second guide port 2302.

[0045] In some embodiments, in the aerosol generating apparatus 100 provided in this application, the cooperating component 10 may include a cartridge assembly but not a pump assembly. When the cartridge assembly is connected to the oil bottle assembly 20, the shielding member can be opened to replenish the aerosol generating matrix to the oil bottle assembly 20. Furthermore, when the cartridge assembly and the oil bottle assembly 20 are connected, the oil bottle assembly 20 can transfer the aerosol generating matrix to the cartridge assembly through the first guide port 2301. In some embodiments, the cartridge assembly 1010 may be a pump assembly, and the pump assembly 1020 may be a cartridge assembly; the pump assembly 1020 connects the oil bottle assembly 20 and the cartridge assembly 1010.

[0046] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The pump assembly 1020 can be used with the oil bottle assembly 20 to transfer an aerosol generation matrix to the pump assembly 1020 through the first inlet 2301, and / or to deliver gas to the oil bottle assembly 20 through the first inlet 2301. As an example, please refer to... Figure 1 The cartridge assembly 1010 can draw gas from the pump assembly 1020 to create a negative pressure inside the pump assembly 1020, and the cartridge assembly 1010 can transfer the drawn gas to the oil bottle assembly 20. Based on the pressure difference, the liquid aerosol generating matrix in the oil bottle assembly 20 can automatically flow into the pump assembly 1020 through the corresponding channel.

[0047] In further embodiments, please refer to Figure 1The cartridge assembly 1010 draws gas from the receiving cavity 1002 of the pump assembly 1020 through the pipe 1005, creating a negative pressure inside the receiving cavity 1002 of the pump assembly 1020. The cartridge assembly 1010 can then transfer the drawn gas from the receiving cavity 1001 to the oil bottle assembly 20, such as the storage cavity 201, through the pipe 1004 via the second guide port 2302. Based on the pressure difference between the oil bottle assembly 20, such as the storage cavity 201, and the pump assembly 1020, such as the receiving cavity 1002, the liquid aerosol generating matrix in the oil bottle assembly 20 can automatically flow into the pump assembly 1020 through the pipe 1003 via the first guide port 2301.

[0048] As an example, please see Figure 2 The cartridge assembly 1010 can extract the aerosol generating matrix from the oil bottle assembly 20 and transfer the extracted aerosol generating matrix to the pump assembly 1020. When the gas pressure in the pump assembly 1020 increases due to the increase in aerosol generating matrix, the pump assembly 1020 can transfer at least a portion of the gas in the pump assembly 1020 to the oil bottle assembly 20 to compensate for the decrease in gas pressure in the oil bottle assembly 20 due to the decrease in aerosol generating matrix. Thus, the pump assembly 1020 can maintain the gas pressure balance inside and outside the pump assembly 1020 and the oil bottle assembly 20.

[0049] In further embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 The cartridge assembly 1010 can extract the aerosol generating matrix from the oil bottle assembly 20 (e.g., storage cavity 201) through the second flow port 2302 and the pipeline 1004, and draw it into the cartridge assembly 1010 (e.g., receiving cavity 1001). The extracted aerosol generating matrix can be further transferred from the receiving cavity 1001 to the receiving cavity 1002 of the pump assembly 1020 through the pipeline 1005. Due to the increased aerosol generating matrix, the gas pressure in the receiving cavity 1002 of the pump assembly 1020 increases. The pump assembly 1020 can transfer at least a portion of the gas from the pump assembly 1020 to the oil bottle assembly 20 (e.g., storage cavity 201) through the first flow port 2301 via the pipeline 1003 to compensate for the decrease in gas pressure in the storage cavity 201 caused by the reduction in aerosol generating matrix, thereby maintaining the pressure balance inside and outside the pump assembly 1020 and the oil bottle assembly 20.

[0050] Understandable, Figure 1 and Figure 2In this embodiment, the oil bottle assembly 20 can be connected to the pump body assembly 1020 via the first flow guide port 2301 and / or the second flow guide port 2302. In a further embodiment, the oil bottle assembly 20 can be connected to the cartridge assembly 1010 via the first flow guide port 2301 and / or the second flow guide port 2302 and the pump body assembly 1020. In some embodiments, the first flow guide port 2301 or the second flow guide port 2302 is internally connected to the cartridge assembly 1010. In some embodiments, the first flow guide port 2301 and / or the second flow guide port 2302 is internally connected to the pump body assembly 1020. In some embodiments, the positions of the cartridge assembly 1010 and the pump body assembly can be interchanged to mate with the oil bottle assembly 20 in the same mating direction as described in this application.

[0051] In some embodiments, when the mating component 10 includes a cartridge assembly 1010, the cartridge assembly 1010 can be connected and fixed to the oil bottle assembly 20 by screwing, welding, bonding, plugging, or other methods known to those skilled in the art, which will not be elaborated further. In some embodiments, when the mating component 10 includes a pump body assembly 1020, the pump body assembly 1020 can be connected and fixed to the oil bottle assembly 20 by screwing, welding, bonding, plugging, or other methods known to those skilled in the art, which will not be elaborated further. In some embodiments, the cartridge assembly 1010 and the pump body assembly 1020 can be connected and fixed by screwing, welding, bonding, plugging, or other methods known to those skilled in the art, which will not be elaborated further. In a further embodiment, when the mating component 10 is connected and fixed to the oil bottle assembly 20, the mating component 10 and the oil bottle assembly 20 are in communication.

[0052] In some embodiments, the pump assembly 1020 is connected to the oil bottle assembly 20, and the connection direction of the cartridge assembly 1010 and the pump assembly 1020 is the same, or they can be the same.

[0053] In some embodiments, the oil bottle assembly 20 may have a flow port communicating with the storage cavity 201. In some embodiments, the flow port includes a first flow port 2301, which is configured to transfer fluid between the mating assembly 10 and the oil bottle assembly 20. The fluid transferred through the first flow port 2301 may include one of a gas and an aerosol generating matrix. In some embodiments, the flow port further includes a second flow port 2302, which is configured to transfer fluid between the mating assembly 10 and the oil bottle assembly 20. The fluid transferred through the second flow port 2302 may include another of a gas and an aerosol generating matrix. In other embodiments, the first flow port 2301 may be configured to transfer fluid between the pump assembly and the oil bottle assembly 20. In some embodiments, the second flow port 2302 may be configured to transfer fluid between the cartridge assembly and the oil bottle assembly 20.

[0054] In some embodiments, the aerosol generation matrix in the oil bottle assembly 20 can be introduced into the cartridge assembly, so that it can be atomized by the cartridge assembly through baking, heating atomization, ultrasonic atomization, etc., to form an aerosol.

[0055] In some embodiments, the cartridge assembly may be provided with a circuit for atomizing the aerosol generation matrix. Of course, other structures may also be provided, which can be configured according to the needs of those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0056] It is understood that the aerosol generating device 100 may also include other structures such as a battery, a housing, or a mouthpiece, which can be configured according to the needs of those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated upon. Of course, in other embodiments, other structures such as a battery, a housing, or a mouthpiece may also be part of the cartridge assembly 1010 and / or the pump assembly 1020. In some embodiments, the battery can power the cartridge assembly, enabling the cartridge assembly to atomize the aerosol generating matrix through baking, heating atomization, ultrasonic atomization, or other methods to form an aerosol.

[0057] In some embodiments, the blocking member 22 may include an operating part 2003, which is configured to be operable to open the injection port 202. The oil bottle assembly 20 is configured to move relative to the mating component 10 between a first position and a second position. When the oil bottle assembly 20 is in the first position, the operating part 2003 is locked by the mating component 10 and is therefore inoperable. When the oil bottle assembly 20 is in the second position, the operating part 2003 is unlocked by the mating component 10 and is therefore operable. In some embodiments, the operating part 2003 is provided to facilitate user operation, thereby allowing the operating part 2003 to be moved to open or block the injection port 202 using the blocking member 22. In some embodiments, the operating part 2003 facilitates the engagement of the oil bottle assembly 20 with the mating component to achieve locking or unlocking.

[0058] In addition, the oil bottle assembly 20, in conjunction with the cooperating assembly, can lock or unlock, which increases the difficulty for children or unqualified personnel to move the shield 22 and expose the injection port 202. This reduces the probability of children or unqualified personnel accidentally touching the aerosol generating device 100 and causing leakage of the aerosol generating matrix, and also protects the health of children and unqualified personnel.

[0059] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the mating component and the oil bottle component in a connected state and the operating part locked in some embodiments of this application. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the mating components and the oil bottle assembly in a connected state and the operating part being operable in some embodiments of this application. Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the mating components in some embodiments of this application. The mating component 10 has a connecting portion 11 to connect with the oil bottle assembly 20 via a snap-fit, plug-in, rotational connection, or other means well known to those skilled in the art. In some embodiments, the mating component 10 and the oil bottle assembly 20 are detachably connected. In some embodiments, the connection method between the mating component 10 and the oil bottle assembly 20 allows relative movement between them, and in further embodiments, rotation about a rotation axis is possible. In some embodiments, the mating component 10 can be plugged into the oil bottle assembly 20 along the rotation axis to achieve connection.

[0060] In other embodiments, the mating assembly 10 may be non-detachably connected to the oil bottle assembly 20 to maintain a good seal between the mating assembly 10 and the oil bottle assembly 20. Since the aerosol generating matrix is ​​replenished through the injection port 202, it is not necessary to detach the mating assembly 10 from the oil bottle assembly 20 for replenishing the aerosol generating matrix.

[0061] In some embodiments, the oil bottle assembly 20 is rotatable relative to the mating assembly 10 and can switch between a first position and a second position by rotation. This enables locking or unlocking of the blocking member 22.

[0062] The connecting part 11 may be provided with a first mating port 101 to communicate with the first guide port 2301, so that the aerosol generation matrix or gas can be transmitted through the first mating port 101 and the first guide port 2301.

[0063] A second mating port 104 may be provided on the connecting part 11 to communicate with the second guide port 2302, so that the aerosol generation matrix or gas can be transmitted through the second mating port 104 and the second guide port 2302.

[0064] The connecting portion 11 may include a surrounding plate 111 disposed around the outside of the oil bottle assembly 20, for connection with the oil bottle assembly 20 by snap-fit, plug-in, rotational connection, or other means known to those skilled in the art. In some embodiments, the surrounding plate 111 is non-detachably connected to the oil bottle assembly 20. In some embodiments, the connection method between the surrounding plate 111 and the oil bottle assembly 20 allows the mating component 10, such as the connecting portion 11, to rotate relative to the oil bottle assembly 20 and to rotate about a rotation axis.

[0065] In some embodiments, the mating assembly 10 is provided with a rotation guide groove 102, and a portion of the oil bottle assembly 20 is rotatably received in the rotation guide groove 102, such that the oil bottle assembly 20 can rotate relative to the mating assembly 10 via the rotation guide groove 102. In some embodiments, the inner side of the enclosure 111 may be provided with a rotation guide groove 102. In some embodiments, the rotation guide groove 102 may be a through groove.

[0066] In some embodiments, the cooperating component 10 may further include a limiting portion 12 for locking the operating portion 2003. Furthermore, the operating portion 2003 may be blocked by the limiting portion 12 when the oil bottle assembly 20 is in a first position, thus becoming inoperable, and the operating portion 2003 may be exposed and operable when the oil bottle assembly 20 is in a second position.

[0067] In some embodiments, the limiting part 12 may form a limiting space 103 with the connecting part 11, such as the surrounding plate 111, and the limiting space 103 may accommodate the operating part 2003.

[0068] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 6 for Figure 3 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the oil bottle assembly 20 in some embodiments. Figure 7 for Figure 6 The illustrated embodiment shows a partial structural diagram of the oil bottle assembly from another perspective. Figure 8 for Figure 6 The oil bottle assembly 20 shown in the embodiment is a cross-sectional view of a portion of its structure in some embodiments.

[0069] In some embodiments, the oil bottle assembly 20 includes a main body 21 with an internal storage cavity 201 and a connecting end 24 extending from the end of the main body 21. The connecting end 24 is used to connect with the mating assembly 10. An injection port 202 is provided on the side wall of the main body 21. One of the connecting end 24 and the mating assembly 10 is provided with a rotation guide groove 102, and the other is provided with a slider 241 placed in the rotation guide groove 102. When the mating assembly 10 and the oil bottle assembly 20 rotate relative to each other, the slider 241 slides in the rotation guide groove 102. Furthermore, the cooperation between the slider 241 and the rotation guide groove 102 can realize a non-detachable connection between the mating assembly 10 and the oil bottle assembly 20.

[0070] The connecting end 24 may extend from the main body 21 along a first direction to connect with the connecting portion 11, such as the surrounding plate 111. In some embodiments, the first direction may be the axial direction of the main body 21. In some embodiments, the connecting end 24 may be a part of the main body 21. In some embodiments, the connecting end 24 may be provided with an opening communicating with the storage cavity 201, and the sealing plug 23 may seal this opening. In a further embodiment, the first flow port 2301 and the second flow port 2302 communicate with the main body 21, such as the storage cavity 201, through the connecting end 24. In some embodiments, the connecting end 24 is connected to the mating assembly 10, such as the connecting portion 11.

[0071] In some embodiments, the connecting end 24 can extend into the space enclosed by the surrounding plate 111 and connect with the surrounding plate 111. In some embodiments, a slider 241 may be provided on the connecting end 24, and the surrounding plate 111 is provided with a rotation guide groove 102. The slider 241 can be placed in the rotation guide groove 102 to realize the connection between the connecting end 24 and the surrounding plate 111. In some embodiments, the oil bottle assembly 20 includes a sealing plug 23 provided on the connecting end 24. The sealing plug 23 may be made of a flexible material such as silicone or rubber. In some embodiments, a first flow guide port 2301 and / or a second flow guide port 2302 are provided on the sealing plug 23. Further, the first flow guide port 2301 and the second flow guide port 2302 have the same orientation. In some embodiments, the sealing plug 23 may be part of the connecting end 24.

[0072] In some embodiments, the sealing plug 23 provides a seal between the connecting end 24 and the mating assembly 10. In other embodiments, the body 21 may be provided with a first flow port 2301 and a second flow port 2302, the first flow port 2301 and the second flow port 2302 having different orientations.

[0073] Please see Figure 9 and Figure 10 , Figure 9 for Figure 6 The schematic diagrams shown in the embodiments are structural diagrams of the main body 21 and the connecting end 24 in some embodiments. Figure 10 for Figure 9 The illustrated embodiment shows a cross-sectional view of the main body 21 and the connecting end 24 in some embodiments. To achieve the connection between the connecting end 24 and the connecting portion 11, a guide surface 242 may be provided on the slider 241 to guide the connecting portion 11 and the connecting end 24 into contact, allowing the slider 241 to slide into the rotation guide groove 102. In some embodiments, on a cross-section coplanar with the rotation axis, the distance from a point on the guide surface 242 to the rotation axis gradually changes along the direction of the rotation axis.

[0074] When assembling the oil bottle assembly 20 and the mating assembly 10, the connecting part 11 can be inserted into the space enclosed by the surrounding plate 111. Using the guide surface 242, the oil bottle assembly 20 and the mating assembly 10 can slide relative to each other on the rotation axis. Simultaneously, the surrounding plate 111 and / or the connecting end 24 can slightly deform until the oil bottle assembly 20 and the mating assembly 10 slide relative to each other until the slider 241 is located within the rotation guide groove 102. In a further embodiment, the slider 241 can slide within the rotation guide groove 102, enabling relative rotation between the mating assembly 10 and the oil bottle assembly 20.

[0075] Understandably, the position of the slider 241 can be interchanged with the position of the rotation guide groove 102. Of course, the connection method and / or rotation method between the connecting end 24 and the connecting part 11 are not limited to the cooperation method of the slider 241 and the rotation guide groove 102, but can be other methods, which will not be elaborated here.

[0076] The side wall of the main body 21 may be provided with a limiting groove 2101 to accommodate at least a portion of the blocking member 22, thereby limiting the blocking member 22. Preferably, the outer surface of the blocking member 22 is substantially flush with the outer surface of the main body 21, so that when the operating part 2003 is locked, it is difficult to operate other parts of the blocking member 22 to open the blocking member 22.

[0077] In some embodiments, a connection port 2102 may be provided on the bottom of the limiting groove 2101 so that a portion (partial) of the blocking member 22 is placed in the connection port 2102, thereby connecting the blocking member 22 with the main body 21. In some embodiments, when a portion (partial) of the blocking member 22 is located in the limiting groove 2101.

[0078] In some embodiments, the injection port 202 may be disposed on the bottom of the limiting groove 2101, and the injection port 202 may be blocked when at least a portion of the blocking member 22 is located within the limiting groove 2101.

[0079] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 The shielding member 22 can shield the injection port 202 from the outside of the main body 21. The injection port 202 can be exposed by changing the position or shape of the shielding member 22. In some embodiments, the shielding member 22 can be partially placed inside the injection port 202 and sealed to the inner wall of the injection port 202 to seal the injection port 202. In some embodiments, when the shielding member 22 does not have the effect of sealing the injection port 202, a plugging member can be provided to plug the injection port 202, and the shielding member 22 can also shield at least part of the plugging member while shielding the injection port 202. The plugging member can be part of the aerosol generating device 100, such as the oil bottle assembly 20.

[0080] It is understandable that the relative motion between the component 10 and the oil bottle component 20 can be sliding, rotational linear motion, or bending.

[0081] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the shielding member 22 may deform or move toward the side opposite to the body 21 to expose the injection port 202. Of course, the shielding member 22 may also deform or move in the circumferential direction of the body 21 to expose the injection port 202.

[0082] In some embodiments, the outer side of the operating part 2003 may have a relief groove 2201, so that the limiting part 12 can be placed in the relief groove 2201 and cooperate with the operating part 2003. The provision of the relief groove 2201 can reduce the space occupied by the aerosol generating device 100. In a further embodiment, the operating part 2003 has a protrusion 2221 formed near the protrusion of the mating component 10 to enhance the strength of the operating part 2003 and facilitate the user's operation of the operating part 2003.

[0083] In some embodiments, the operating part 2003 extends along a first direction and is partially located outside the limiting groove 2101, thereby facilitating user operation of the operating part 2003 when the locking of the limiting part 12 on the operating part 2003 is released. In some embodiments, the operating part 2003 is spaced apart from the connecting end 24, and the user can drive or grasp the operating part 2003 through the space between the operating part 2003 and the connecting end 24.

[0084] In some embodiments, the shielding member 22 includes a sealing portion 2002 for sealing the injection port 202. The sealing portion 2002 is configured to move in a direction away from the body 21 to expose the injection port 202. The sealing portion 2002 can be driven to move in the direction away from the body 21 by an operating portion 2003. In some embodiments, the shielding member 22 includes a fixing portion 2001 fixedly connected to the body 21. The operating portion 2003 is configured to be operable to rotate relative to the fixing portion, thereby moving the sealing portion 2002 to open the injection port 202. The fixing portion 2001 may be non-detachably connected to the body 21. The fixing portion 2001 may be rotatably connected to the body 21. The sealing portion 2002 may be located between the fixing portion 2001 and the operating portion 2003. The sealing portion 2002 may be connected to the operating portion 2003. The fixing portion 2001 may be connected to the sealing portion 2002.

[0085] In some embodiments, the sealing portion 2002 can be inserted into the injection port 202 to achieve a seal. At least a portion of the sealing portion 2002 can pass through the injection port 202 and be located inside the body, thereby sealing the injection port 202 from the inside. The injection port 202 can be opened by actuating the operating portion 2003 to remove the sealing portion 2002 from the injection port 202 or the limiting groove 2101.

[0086] Please see Figure 8 The fixing part 2001 can be connected to the body 21 by snap-fit, plug-in, rotatable connection, welding, screwing or other means known to those skilled in the art. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the fixing part 2001 is placed within the connection port 2102 to achieve connection with the body 21.

[0087] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that, include: An oil bottle assembly having a storage cavity for storing an aerosol-generating matrix, the oil bottle assembly having a first inlet, an injection port, and a shield for selectively sealing the injection port; as well as A mating component is connected to the oil bottle assembly and communicates with the storage cavity through the first flow port, the first flow port being configured to transfer gas and / or aerosol generation matrix between the mating component and the oil bottle assembly.

2. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mating components include: The cartridge assembly is used to atomize the aerosol generating matrix introduced into the cartridge assembly from the oil bottle assembly through the first flow port; Alternatively, a pump assembly for drawing the aerosol-generating matrix from the oil bottle assembly through the first flow port, and / or delivering gas to the oil bottle assembly through the first flow port.

3. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The oil bottle assembly also has a second flow inlet; the aerosol generating device further includes: A cartridge assembly is connected to the mating assembly, and the cartridge assembly is in communication with the storage cavity through the mating assembly and the second flow port. The mating assembly is configured to transfer gas and / or aerosol generation matrix between the cartridge assembly and the oil bottle assembly through the second flow port. The cooperating components include a pump assembly, which is used to drive the aerosol generation matrix in the oil bottle assembly to be delivered to the cartridge assembly through the first or second guide port.

4. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shielding member includes an operating part configured to be operable to open the injection port. The oil bottle assembly is configured to move relative to the mating assembly between a first position and a second position. When the oil bottle assembly is in the first position, the operating part is locked by the mating assembly and thus inoperable. When the oil bottle assembly is in the second position, the operating part is unlocked by the mating assembly and thus operable.

5. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The oil bottle assembly is rotatable relative to the mating assembly and can change between the first position and the second position by rotation.

6. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The oil bottle assembly includes a main body with the storage cavity inside and a connecting end extending from the end of the main body. The connecting end is used to connect with the mating assembly, and the liquid injection port is provided on the side wall of the main body. One of the connecting end and the mating component is provided with a rotation guide groove, and the other is provided with a slider placed in the rotation guide groove. When the mating component and the oil bottle assembly rotate relative to each other, the slider slides in the rotation guide groove.

7. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mating component has a limiting part, and the operating part is blocked by the limiting part when the oil bottle assembly is in the first position, and exposed when the oil bottle assembly is in the second position.

8. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The oil bottle assembly includes a main body with the storage cavity inside, and the liquid injection port is disposed on the main body; The shielding member includes a sealing portion for sealing the injection port, the sealing portion being configured to move away from the main body to expose the injection port; or The shielding member includes an operating part, a fixing part fixedly connected to the main body, and a sealing part for sealing the injection port. The operating part is configured to be operable to rotate relative to the fixing part, thereby moving the sealing part to open the injection port.

9. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The oil bottle assembly includes a main body with the storage cavity inside and a connecting end extending from the main body along a first direction. The connecting end is used to connect with the mating assembly. A limiting groove and the liquid injection port are provided on the side wall of the main body. A portion of the shielding member is located in the limiting groove, and the outer surface of the shielding member is flush with the outer surface of the main body. The operating part extends along the first direction and is at least partially located outside the limiting groove. The operating part is spaced apart from the connecting end.

10. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, A portion of the shielding member is placed inside the injection port to seal the injection port.

11. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The oil bottle assembly is non-detachably connected to the mating assembly.

12. An oil bottle assembly, characterized in that, include: The main body has an internal storage cavity for storing the aerosol generation matrix, and the main body is provided with a liquid injection port; The connection end is provided with a first guide port for introducing or exporting gas and / or aerosol generation matrix into or out of the storage cavity, and the first guide port is arranged perpendicular to the injection port; and A shielding element is disposed on the main body and the shielding element is configured to removably seal the injection port, the injection port being configured to provide an inlet for injecting an aerosol-generating matrix into the storage cavity when open.

13. The oil bottle assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, A sealing plug is provided at the connection end, and the first flow guide is opened on the sealing plug.

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