Aerosol Generator

Abstract

An aerosol generating device is disclosed, which includes: a body having a buttonhole, a button key inserted into the buttonhole, a substrate disposed inside the body facing the button key, a seal disposed between the substrate and the body, the seal including a center portion facing the button key and an outer portion surrounding the periphery of the buttonhole and in contact with the body, an actuator disposed between the substrate and the center portion of the seal, the actuator applying an elastic force to the center portion toward the button key, and a support protruding from the substrate toward the outer portion to support the outer portion.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an aerosol generating device. [Background technology]

[0002] The aerosol generating device is for extracting a predetermined component from a medium or substance via an aerosol. The medium may contain various components of the substance. The substance contained in the medium may be a flavoring substance of various components. For example, the substance contained in the medium may contain a nicotine component, a herb component, and / or a coffee component. In recent years, much research has been conducted on such aerosol generating devices. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] The present disclosure is directed to solving the above-referenced problems and other problems.

[0004] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a sealing structure that prevents external substances such as liquids from entering the inside of the aerosol generating device through the periphery of the button keys.

[0005] It is yet another object of the present disclosure to provide an aerosol generating device that stably bonds and supports a sealing structure around a button key. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to one aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above-mentioned object, there is provided an aerosol generating device including: a body having a buttonhole; a button key inserted into the buttonhole; a substrate disposed inside the body facing the button key; a seal disposed between the substrate and the body, the seal including a center portion facing the button key and an outer portion surrounding the periphery of the buttonhole and in contact with the body; an actuator disposed between the substrate and the center portion of the seal, the actuator providing an elastic force to the center portion toward the button key; and a support protruding from the substrate toward the outer portion to support the outer portion. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a sealing structure can be provided that prevents external substances such as liquids from entering the inside of the aerosol generating device through the periphery of the button keys.

[0008] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an aerosol generating device that stably connects and supports a sealing structure around a button key.

[0009] Further scope of applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description. However, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, such as preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, are given by way of example only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] The above and other objects, features and other characteristics of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Figure 1] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 5] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 9] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 10] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 11] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 12] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 13] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. For the sake of simplicity of description with reference to the drawings, the same or similar components are given the same reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0012] The suffixes "module" and "section" for components used in the following description are for ease of description only and do not have any special meaning or role.

[0013] In this disclosure, those well known to those skilled in the art are omitted for the sake of brevity. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings are for the purpose of making various technical features easily understandable, and that the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the present disclosure should be interpreted as including all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives in addition to those specifically disclosed in the accompanying drawings.

[0014] Terms including ordinal numbers such as first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, but it should be understood that the components are not limited by the terms. The terms are used only to distinguish one component from another.

[0015] When an element is said to be "connected" to another element, it will be understood that there can be other elements in between, whereas when an element is said to be "directly connected" to another element, it will be understood that there are no other elements in between.

[0016] The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0017] 1 and 2, the aerosol generating device 100 may include at least one of a battery 11, a control unit 12, a sensor 13, a cartridge 14, and a heater 15. At least one of the battery 11, the control unit 12, the sensor 13, the cartridge 14, and the heater 15 may be disposed inside the body 10 of the aerosol generating device 100.

[0018] One side of the insertion space 24 may be open to the outside. The stick 200 may be inserted into the insertion space 24. One end of the stick 200 may be exposed to the outside of the aerosol generating device 100.

[0019] The heater 15 can heat the stick 200 inserted into the insertion space 24. The heater 15 can be arranged to surround the insertion space 24. The heater 15 can generate heat by receiving power from the battery 11. Alternatively, the heater 15 can be arranged inside the insertion space 24. The heater 15 can generate heat by a magnetic field generated by an induction coil arranged around the heater 15.

[0020] The cartridge 14 can be replaceably disposed inside the aerosol generating device 100. The cartridge 14 can store liquid therein. The cartridge 14 can generate an aerosol by heating the liquid stored therein. The cartridge 14 can supply the aerosol generated inside the cartridge 14 to the stick 200 inserted into the insertion space 24.

[0021] The battery 11 can supply power to operate the components of the aerosol generating device 100. The battery 11 can supply power to at least one of the control unit 12, the sensor 13, and the heater 15. The battery 11 can supply power necessary to operate the display, motor, etc. provided in the aerosol generating device 100.

[0022] The control unit 12 can control the overall operation of the aerosol generation device 100. The control unit 12 can control the operation of at least one of the battery 11, the heater 15, the cartridge 14, and the sensor 13. The control unit 12 can control the operation of a display, a motor, and the like provided in the aerosol generation device 100. The control unit 12 can determine whether the aerosol generation device 100 is in an operable state by checking the state of each of the components of the aerosol generation device 100.

[0023] The sensor 13 may sense the temperature of the heater 15. The sensor 13 may be disposed in close contact with the heater 15. The control unit 12 may control the temperature of the heater 15 based on the temperature of the heater 15 sensed by the sensor 13. The control unit 12 may transmit information about the temperature of the heater 15 to a user via a user interface based on the temperature of the heater 15 sensed by the sensor 13.

[0024] The cap 20 may be coupled to the upper part of the body 10 and cover the upper part of the body 10. One side of the cap 20 may be open to communicate with the insertion space 24. The cap 20 may include a cover 25 for opening and closing the insertion space 24.

[0025] The button key 30 may be disposed on one side of the body 10. A buttonhole 34 may be formed by opening one side of the body 10. The button key 30 may be inserted into the buttonhole 34. When the button key 30 is pressed, it moves toward the inside of the body 10 and then moves to return to its original state. The button key 30 may be connected to the control unit 12. A user may transmit a command to the control unit 12 by pressing the button key 30. For example, when the button key 30 is pressed, the aerosol generating device 100 may be activated or stopped.

[0026] 3 to 5, the front direction may be defined as a direction from the inside to the outside of the body 10, and the rear direction may be defined as a direction from the outside to the inside of the body 10.

[0027] The buttonhole 34 may be formed by opening one side of the body 10. The button key 30 may be inserted into the buttonhole 34. The button key 30 cannot be removed from the body 10 by hanging on the body 10 around the buttonhole 34. The front part 31 of the button key 30 may be exposed to the outside of the body 10 through the buttonhole 34. The rear part 32 of the button key 30 may protrude outward from the periphery of the front part 31 of the button key 30. The buttonhole 34 may include a button support groove 340. The button support groove 340 may be formed by recessing outward from the rear of the buttonhole 34. The rear part 32 of the button key 30 may be disposed in the button support groove 340 and supported by the body 10.

[0028] The seal 40 may be provided inside the body 10. The seal 40 may be disposed between the body 10 and the substrate 51. The seal 40 may be disposed between the button key 30 and the substrate 51. The seal 40 may face or contact the rear surface 32 of the button key 30. The seal 40 may be in close contact with the body around the buttonhole 34. The seal 40 may be made of an elastic material. For example, the seal 40 may be made of rubber or silicone.

[0029] The board 51 may face the button keys 30 inside the body 10. Various electronic circuits may be mounted on the board 51. The board 51 may be electrically connected to the battery 11. The board 51 may have the control unit 12 mounted thereon or be electrically connected to the control unit 12. The board 51 may receive a command and transmit an electrical signal to the control unit 12. The board 51 may be arranged next to the button keys 30 and the buttonholes 34.

[0030] The actuator 53 may be provided on the substrate 51. The actuator 53 may face the button key 30. The actuator 53 may provide a restoring force or elastic force to the button key 30. The actuator 53 may provide a forward restoring force or elastic force. The actuator 53 may be connected to the seal 40. The actuator 53 may be disposed between the substrate 51 and the seal 40. When the button key 30 is pressed backward, the button key 30 may press the seal 40 and move backward toward the actuator 53. When the seal 40 presses the actuator 53, an electrical signal corresponding to the command may be applied to the substrate.

[0031] The seal 40 may include a central portion 41. The central portion 41 may be formed in the center of the seal 40. The central portion 41 may have a shape that approximately corresponds to the rear portion 32 of the button key 30. For example, the central portion 41 may have a rectangular shape. The central portion 41 may face the rear portion 32 of the button key 30. The central portion 41 may be disposed next to the button key 30. The front surface of the central portion 41 may contact the rear portion 32 of the button key 30.

[0032] The presser 411 may protrude from the rear surface of the center portion 41. The presser 411 may be connected to the actuator 53. The presser 411 may press the actuator 53. When the button key 30 presses the center portion 41 toward the actuator 53, the actuator 53 may be operated by the presser 411. When the presser 411 presses the actuator 53, the actuator 53 provides a restoring force to the presser 411, so that the seal 40 and the button key 30 can move forward and return to their original positions.

[0033] The seal 40 may include a connecting part 42. The connecting part 42 may be formed between the center and an edge of the seal 40. The connecting part 42 may be disposed between the center part 41 and the outer shell part 43 to connect the center part 41 and the outer shell part 43. The connecting part 42 may include a part that extends obliquely backward outward from the center part 41. When the button key 30 presses the center part 41 backward, the connecting part 42 may deform in shape. When the button key 30 presses the center part 41 and then releases it, the connecting part 42 may restore to its original shape.

[0034] The seal 40 may have an outer periphery 43. The outer periphery 43 may be formed on the edge of the seal 40. The outer periphery 43 has a shape extending along the outer periphery of the buttonhole 34 and may have an outer periphery larger than that of the buttonhole 34. For example, the outer periphery 43 may be formed in a rectangular shape. The outer periphery 43 may be in close contact with the rear surface of the body 10 around the buttonhole 34. The outer periphery 43 may be disposed outside the edge of the buttonhole 34.

[0035] The seal 40 may include an insertion groove 44. The insertion groove 44 may be formed near the edge of the seal 40. The outer shell 43 may surround the insertion groove 44. The insertion groove 44 may be open rearward toward the substrate 51. The insertion groove 44 may have a shape extending along the edge of the seal 40. For example, the insertion groove 44 may be formed in a rectangular shape. The support 55 may be inserted into the insertion groove 44 and may be surrounded and tightly fitted by the outer shell 43.

[0036] The seal 40 may include a sealing protrusion 45. The sealing protrusion 45 may protrude forward from the outer shell 43 toward the body 10. The sealing protrusion 45 may extend along the outer shell 43. The sealing protrusion 45 may be located in the outer shell 43 to correspond to the insertion groove 44. The sealing protrusion 45 may be located adjacent to the insertion groove 44. The sealing protrusion 45 may be located adjacent to the support 55. The sealing protrusion 45 may be located outside the edge of the buttonhole 34.

[0037] The support 55 may be coupled or fixed to the substrate 51. The support 55 may protrude from the substrate 51. The support 55 may protrude toward the outer periphery 43. The support 55 may support the outer periphery 43. The support 55 may protrude to have a shape extending along the outer periphery 43. The support 55 may have a shape extending along the outer periphery of the buttonhole 34 and may have a larger periphery than the edge of the buttonhole 34. The support 55 may be arranged next to the sealing protrusion 45. The support 55 may support the sealing protrusion 45.

[0038] The light source 57 may be provided on the substrate 51. The light source 57 may be electrically connected to the substrate 51. The light source 57 may provide light. The light emitted from the light source 57 may be provided to the outside of the body 10 through a gap between the button key 30 and the body 10 located in the buttonhole 34. The button key 30 may be transparent / semi-transparent or include a transparent / semi-transparent portion, so that the light provided by the light source 57 can be transmitted to the outside of the body 10. The light source 57 may be disposed inside the support 55. The seal 40 may cover the front of the light source 57. The seal 40 may be transparent / semi-transparent to transmit light.

[0039] 6 and 7, the seal 40 may include a center portion 41 and an outer portion 43. The center portion 41 may have a flat shape. The outer portion 43 may be formed on the outside of the center portion 41. The seal 40 may include a connecting portion 42. The connecting portion 42 may be disposed between the center portion 41 and the outer portion 43 to connect the center portion 41 and the outer portion 43.

[0040] The outer portion 43 may include at least one of a first outer portion 431, a second outer portion 432, and a third outer portion 433. The connecting portion 42 may include at least one of a first connecting portion 421 and a second connecting portion 422.

[0041] The first outer portion 431 may extend forward from the outer edge of the second connecting portion 422. The first outer portion 431 may extend in a direction intersecting the extension direction of the second connecting portion 422. The first outer portion 431 may extend in the front-rear direction. The first outer portion 431 may extend along the edge of the seal 40. For example, the first outer portion 431 may have a rectangular shape. The first outer portion 431 may connect the inner edge of the second outer portion 432 and the outer edge of the second connecting portion 422. The first outer portion 431 may be formed outside the center portion 41.

[0042] The second outer portion 432 may extend outward from a front end of the first outer portion 431. The second outer portion 432 may extend in a direction intersecting a front direction in which the first outer portion 431 protrudes. The second outer portion 432 may form a surface parallel to the center portion 41. The second outer portion 432 may extend along an edge of the seal 40. For example, the second outer portion 432 may have a rectangular shape. The second outer portion 432 may connect a front end of the first outer portion 431 and a front end of the third outer portion 433.

[0043] The third outer portion 433 may extend rearward from an outer edge of the second outer portion 432. The third outer portion 433 may extend in a direction intersecting a direction in which the second outer portion 432 extends. The third outer portion 433 may have a shape corresponding to the first outer portion 431. The third outer portion 433 may be disposed outside the first outer portion 431. The third outer portion 433 may be formed parallel to the first outer portion 431. An outer circumferential surface of the first outer portion 431 and an inner circumferential surface of the third outer portion 433 may face each other.

[0044] The insertion groove 44 may be surrounded by a first outer portion 431, a second outer portion 432, and a third outer portion 433. Both sides of the insertion groove 44 may be surrounded by the first outer portion 431 and the third outer portion 433. The front side of the insertion groove 44 may be covered by the second outer portion 432. The rear side of the insertion groove 44 may be open.

[0045] The first connecting part 421 may extend obliquely outward from the outer edge of the central part 41 toward the rear. The first connecting part 421 may connect the outer edge of the central part 41 and the inner edge of the second connecting part 422. The first connecting part 421 may extend in a direction intersecting the central part 41. The first connecting part 421 may extend so as to gradually expand from the front to the rear. The first connecting part 421 may have a frustum shape such as a truncated pyramid or a truncated cone.

[0046] The second connecting part 422 may extend outward from an outer edge of the first connecting part 421. The second connecting part 422 may extend in a direction intersecting with the extension direction of the first connecting part 421. The second connecting part 422 may connect the outer edge of the first connecting part 421 to a rear end of the first outer part 431. The second connecting part 422 may be located rearward of the center part 41.

[0047] The sealing protrusion 45 may bulge forward from the second outer portion 432. The sealing protrusion 45 may extend along the second outer portion 432. The sealing protrusion 45 may be located on the second outer portion 432 to correspond to the insertion groove 44. The sealing protrusion 45 may be arranged side by side with the insertion groove 44 in the front and rear. The sealing protrusion 45 may overlap the insertion groove 44 in the front and rear direction.

[0048] 8 to 10, the seal 40 may be disposed in front of the substrate 51. The seal 40 may be coupled to a support 55. The support 55 may support the outer shell 43.

[0049] The support 55 may be inserted into the insertion groove 44 through the open rear side of the insertion groove 44. The width of the support 55 may be the same as or greater than the width of the insertion groove 44. The support 55 may be press-fitted into the insertion groove 44. The outer shell 43 may surround the support 55 inserted into the insertion groove 44. The outer shell 43 may extend along the extension direction of the insertion groove 44 to form a periphery.

[0050] The outer shell 43 may cover and be in close contact with the support 55. The first outer shell 431 and the third outer shell 433 may cover and be in close contact with both sides of the support 55. The second outer shell 432 may cover and be in close contact with the front side of the support 55. The outer shell 43 may be fixed to the support 55.

[0051] The support 55 may be longer than the insertion groove 44 in the front-rear direction. When the support 55 is inserted into the insertion groove 44, the support 55 can separate the seal 40 forward from the substrate 51. The first outer portion 431, the first connecting portion 421, and the second connecting portion 422 can be separated forward from the substrate 51 by the support 55. The portion where the outer portion 43 and the connecting portion 42 contact each other can be separated from the substrate 51 by the support 55.

[0052] The light source 57 may be provided on the substrate 51. The light source 57 may include multiple light sources. The light source 57 may face forward. The seal 40 may cover the front side of the light source 57. The presser 411 may protrude rearward from the central portion 41 and be connected to the actuator 53. The presser 411 may push the actuator 53 rearward. The actuator 53 may provide a forward restoring force to the presser 411 and the central portion 41.

[0053] 11, the seal 40 coupled to the support 55 may be inserted into the body 10. The board support 16 may be provided inside the body 10. The board support 16 may face the inner surface of the body 10. The board 51 may be slidably provided on the board support 16 and may be provided to pass between the board support 16 and the inner surface of the body 10. The board 51 and the seal 40 may slide together. The board 51 may be fixed to the board support 16 at a position corresponding to the button key 30 or may be supported by the board support 16. The center portion 41 faces the button key 30, and the outer portion 43 and the sealing protrusion 45 are disposed outside the button key 30 and the buttonhole 34, and may be in close contact with the inner surface of the body 10.

[0054] The rear part 32 of the button key 30 may be located on the same plane as the inner surface of the body 10 or may be located forward of the inner surface of the body 10. As the seal 40 moves, the sealing protrusion 45 may come into contact with the inner surface of the body 10 and the center part 41 may be separated from the inner surface of the body 10. The outer shell 43 may surround the support 55 and be fixed to the support 55.

[0055] Therefore, when the substrate 51 and the seal 40 are provided inside the body 10, the seal 40 can be prevented from being separated from the body 10.

[0056] 12 and 13, when the button key 30 is pressed, the button key 30 moves backward and can press the central part 41 backward. When the central part 41 moves backward, the presser 411 can press the actuator 53. The actuator 53 can provide a forward elastic force to the presser 411 and the central part 41.

[0057] When the center portion 41 moves rearward, the connecting portion 42 can tilt rearward around the outer shell portion 43 as an axis. When the center portion 41 moves rearward, the center portion 41 transmits a rearward force to the first connecting portion 421, and the first connecting portion 421 transmits a rearward and outward force to the second connecting portion 422. Since the second connecting portion 422 receives stress from the first connecting portion 421 and the outer shell portion 43 is fixed by the support 55, the second connecting portion 422 can tilt rearward around the rear end of the first outer shell portion 431 as an axis.

[0058] The outer shell 43 may surround the support 55. The support 55 may be pressed into the insertion groove 44 (see FIG. 9 ) of the outer shell 43 to fix the outer shell 43. The support 55 may be arranged next to the sealing protrusion 45. The support 55 may support the outer shell 43 and the sealing protrusion 45 in the front and rear directions. The sealing protrusion 45 may have elasticity. The sealing protrusion 45 may be compressed in the front-rear direction between the support 55 and the body 10.

[0059] The light source 57 may be surrounded by the seal 40, the substrate 51, and the support 55. Light emitted from the light source 57 may pass through the seal 40 and be provided to the outside of the body 10 through a gap between the button key 30 and the body 10. Alternatively, the light emitted from the light source 57 may pass through the seal 40 and the button key 30 and be provided to the outside of the body 10. The seal 40 may diffuse light. The seal 40 may include a diffuser bead that scatters light inside. The seal 40 may be combined with a diffusion sheet that diffuses light. The light emitted from the light source 57 may be diffused while passing through the seal 40 and be provided toward the button key 30 and the buttonhole 34.

[0060] Therefore, it is possible to prevent the seal 40 from coming off to the outside. Also, it is possible to effectively prevent external substances such as liquids flowing in through the gap between the button key 30 and the body 10 from passing between the seal 40 and the body 10 and flowing in to the inside. Also, it is possible to protect the device such as the board 51 and the light source 57 from external substances. Even if the light source 57 is arranged on one side or emits light on one side, the light can be uniformly provided to the outside of the device.

[0061] 1 to 12, an aerosol generating device 100 according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a body 10 having a buttonhole 34, a button key 30 inserted into the buttonhole 34, a substrate 51 arranged inside the body 10 to face the button key 30, a seal 40 arranged between the substrate 51 and the body 10, the seal 40 including a center portion 41 facing the button key 30 and an outer portion 43 surrounding the periphery of the buttonhole 34 and in contact with the body 10, an actuator 53 arranged between the substrate 51 and the center portion 41 of the seal 40 and providing an elastic force to the center portion 41 toward the button key 30, and a support 55 protruding from the substrate 51 toward the outer portion 43 to support the outer portion 43.

[0062] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the support 55 may protrude to have a shape extending along the outer casing 43 .

[0063] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the outer shell 43 may surround the support 55 and be coupled to the support 55 .

[0064] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the seal 40 has an insertion groove 44 formed by the outer shell 43 so as to open toward the support 55, and the support 55 can be inserted into the insertion groove 44.

[0065] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the seal 40 may further include a sealing protrusion 45 extending along the outer portion 43 and protruding from the outer portion 43 toward the body 10 to be in close contact with the body 10 around the buttonhole 34.

[0066] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the sealing protrusion 45 may be disposed next to the support 55 and overlap the support 55 .

[0067] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the seal 40 further includes a connecting portion 42 extending outwardly and diagonally from the periphery of the central portion 41 along the opposite direction of the button key 30, and the connecting portion 42 can connect the central portion 41 and the outer portion 43.

[0068] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the connecting portion 42 may include a first connecting portion 421 extending outward and diagonally from around the central portion 41 along the opposite direction of the button key 30, and a second connecting portion 422 extending in a direction intersecting the first connecting portion 421 and connecting the first connecting portion 421 to the outer casing 43.

[0069] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the portion where the outer portion 43 and the connecting portion 42 are connected may be separated from the substrate 51 by the support 55 .

[0070] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, when the button key 30 moves and presses the center portion 41 toward the actuator 53, the connecting portion 42 can tilt toward the substrate 51 around the outer portion 43 as an axis.

[0071] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the display device may further include a light source 57 disposed on the substrate 51 to provide light.

[0072] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the light source 57 may be disposed inside the support 55 and the seal 40 may cover one side of the light source 57 .

[0073] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the seal 40 is optically transparent and can diffuse light.

[0074] The specific embodiments of the present disclosure described above are not mutually exclusive or distinct from each other, and the configurations or functions of specific elements or all elements of the embodiments of the present disclosure described above can be combined with other elements or combined with each other.

[0075] For example, configuration A described in one embodiment of this disclosure and the drawings and configuration B described in another embodiment of this disclosure and the drawings can be combined with each other. That is, even if a combination between configurations is not directly described, the combination is possible unless it is described that the combination is not possible.

[0076] Although the embodiments have been described above according to a number of exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that many other variations and embodiments are possible for those skilled in the art that fall within the scope of the principles of the present disclosure. More specifically, various modifications and variations are possible in the components and / or arrangements of the subject combinations within the scope of the present disclosure, the drawings, and the appended claims. In addition to the modifications and variations of the components and / or arrangements, other applications will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A body having a buttonhole; A button key to be inserted into the buttonhole; a substrate disposed inside the body so as to face the button keys; a seal disposed between the substrate and the body, the seal including a center portion facing the button key and an outer portion surrounding the buttonhole and in contact with the body; an actuator provided between the substrate and a central portion of the seal, the actuator providing an elastic force to the central portion toward the button key; a support protruding from the substrate toward the outer portion to support the outer portion, the seal further includes a connecting portion extending obliquely outward from a periphery of the central portion along a direction opposite to the button key, the connecting portion connecting the central portion and the outer shell portion; The connecting portion is a first connecting portion extending obliquely outward from a periphery of the central portion along a direction opposite to the button key; a second connecting portion extending in a direction intersecting the first connecting portion and connecting the first connecting portion and the outer shell portion, An aerosol generating device, wherein a portion where the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are connected is provided on the substrate side of a portion where the outer shell portion and the connecting portion are connected.

2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1 , wherein the support protrudes to have a shape extending along the outer periphery.

3. The aerosol generating device of claim 1 , wherein the shell surrounds the support and is coupled to the support.

4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3 , wherein the seal has an insertion groove formed by the outer shell so as to open toward the support, and the support is inserted into the insertion groove.

5. The aerosol generating device of claim 1 , wherein the seal further comprises a sealing protrusion extending along the outer shell and protruding from the outer shell toward the body so as to be in close contact with the body around the buttonhole.

6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5 , wherein the sealing protrusion is arranged alongside the support and overlaps the support.

7. A body having a buttonhole; A button key to be inserted into the buttonhole; a substrate disposed inside the body so as to face the button keys; a seal disposed between the substrate and the body, the seal including a center portion facing the button key and an outer portion surrounding the buttonhole and in contact with the body; an actuator provided between the substrate and a central portion of the seal, the actuator providing an elastic force to the central portion toward the button key; a support protruding from the substrate toward the outer portion to support the outer portion, the seal further includes a connecting portion extending obliquely outward from a periphery of the central portion along a direction opposite to the button key, the connecting portion connecting the central portion and the outer shell portion; The portion where the outer shell and the connecting portion are connected is separated from the substrate by the support.

8. A body having a buttonhole; A button key to be inserted into the buttonhole; a substrate disposed inside the body so as to face the button keys; a seal disposed between the substrate and the body, the seal including a center portion facing the button key and an outer portion surrounding the buttonhole and in contact with the body; an actuator provided between the substrate and a central portion of the seal, the actuator providing an elastic force to the central portion toward the button key; a support protruding from the substrate toward the outer portion to support the outer portion, the seal further includes a connecting portion extending obliquely outward from a periphery of the central portion along a direction opposite to the button key, the connecting portion connecting the central portion and the outer shell portion; When the button key is moved to press the center portion toward the actuator, the connecting portion tilts toward the substrate around the outer portion as an axis.

9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1 , further comprising a light source disposed on the substrate to provide light.

10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 9 , wherein the light source is disposed inside the support, and the seal covers one side of the light source.

11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 9 , wherein the seal is optically transparent and diffuses light.

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