Aerosol forming system, device and product insertion / removal guide and fixing structure

Abstract

In the aerosol-forming system, device, and product insertion / removal guide and fixing structure, the insertion / removal guide and fixing structure includes an insertion hole (22). The insertion hole (22) includes an insertion port (B) into which the aerosol-forming product (50) is inserted, and a heating hole (D) into which the aerosol-forming substrate end (51) at the inner end of the aerosol-forming product (50) inserted into the insertion port (B) is inserted. A protruding structure (1315) for clamping and supporting the aerosol-forming product (50) is provided on the inner circumference of the insertion port (B). The inner circumference of the heating hole (D) surrounds the inserted aerosol-forming substrate end (51) and heats the aerosol-forming substrate end (51) in the heating hole (D) to form an aerosol. The insertion / removal guide and fixing structure for the aerosol-forming product (50) has a simple structure, is easy to clean, and can achieve functions such as guiding insertion / removal and fixing the aerosol-forming product (50).

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of aerosol generation, and more particularly to aerosol generation systems, devices and product insertion / removal guide / fixing structures. [Background technology]

[0002] When combining non-combustion and heating devices currently on the market with aerosol-forming products, it is necessary to consider that the aerosol-forming product should be inserted smoothly and not come out when the aerosol-forming product is inhaled, but should also be easily removed after inhalation has finished.

[0003] In a commonly used method, the device is provided with a device for dispensing the aerosol-forming product or a fixing claw for the aerosol-forming product, but both of these methods increase the number of parts in the product and are inconvenient to clean. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an insertion / removal guide and fixing structure for an aerosol generating system, device and product, in response to the above-mentioned shortcomings in the prior art. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is to form an insertion / removal guide and fixing structure for the aerosol-forming product, which includes an insertion hole.

[0006] The insertion hole includes an insertion opening into which the aerosol-forming product is inserted, and a heating hole into which the aerosol-forming substrate end of the inner end of the aerosol-forming product inserted into the insertion opening is inserted.

[0007] The inner periphery of the insertion opening is provided with a protruding structure for clamping and supporting the aerosol-forming product.

[0008] The inner periphery of the heating hole surrounds the inserted end of the aerosol-forming substrate, and heats the end of the aerosol-forming substrate within the heating hole to form an aerosol.

[0009] In some embodiments, the protruding structure includes several protruding claws distributed circumferentially along the inner periphery of the insertion port to fix the middle portion of the aerosol-forming product.

[0010] In some embodiments, the ends of the protruding prongs are arc-shaped to fit closely to the sides of the aerosol-forming product.

[0011] In some embodiments, an air hole is formed between two of the protruding claws that are adjacent in the circumferential direction.

[0012] In some embodiments, the protruding tabs are provided with an angled bevel to guide the insertion of the aerosol-forming product.

[0013] In some embodiments, the protruding tabs have chamfered edges at their ends to facilitate insertion and removal of the aerosol-forming product.

[0014] In some embodiments, the protruding structure provides an interference fit with an aerosol-forming product inserted into the receptacle.

[0015] In some embodiments, the heating hole is formed by an inner bore of a heater barrel.

[0016] In some embodiments, the insertion / removal guide and fixing structure further includes a head frame, and the insertion opening is formed in the head frame.

[0017] In some embodiments, the insertion / removal guide and fixing structure further includes an inner frame.

[0018] The inner frame is attached to the inside of the head frame, and the inner frame has a guide opening facing the insertion opening, and the guide opening is located between the insertion opening and the heating hole so that the aerosol-forming product is inserted into the insertion opening and the guide opening in order, and then pre-positioned to be inserted into the heating hole.

[0019] In some embodiments, the guide opening has a chamfered edge.

[0020] In some embodiments, the open end of the heating hole is covered with an annular heating cap, the heating cap is fitted to the end opening of the outer end of the heating hole in a sealing manner, and the inner frame further includes a covering cylinder that is fitted to the heating cap in a sealing manner.

[0021] In some embodiments, the covering sleeve is disposed around the outer periphery of the heating cap. Outer periphery is provided with a seal ring for sealing the heating cap and the covering cylinder.

[0022] In some embodiments, the insertion guide and fixing structure further includes a sealing cover that is configured to rotate to open or close the insertion port.

[0023] In some embodiments, the sealing cover includes a cover body and a connecting shaft. A movable base is further provided inside the head frame, and the connecting shaft is rotatably fitted to the movable base.

[0024] In some embodiments, the head frame is provided with a mounting hole communicating with the insertion hole, whereby the connecting shaft is inserted into the insertion hole to connect to the movable base, and then moved laterally to engage with the mounting hole, and the head frame is then pressed against the movable base to be fixed.

[0025] In some embodiments, the movable base is provided with a fastening hole, and a fastening member is inserted into the fastening hole and fastened to the connecting shaft, so that the connecting shaft is rotatably fitted to the movable base.

[0026] The aerosol-forming device includes the above-mentioned insertion / removal guide and fixing structure for the aerosol-forming product.

[0027] The aerosol-forming system includes an aerosol-forming product and an insertion / removal guide and fixing structure for the aerosol-forming product. [Effects of the Invention]

[0028] The aerosol-forming system, device, and product insertion / removal guide and fixing structure of the present invention have the following beneficial effects: The aerosol-forming product insertion / removal guide and fixing structure has a simple structure, is easy to clean, and can achieve functions such as guiding insertion / removal and fixing the aerosol-forming product.

[0029] The present invention will be further described below in combination with the drawings and examples. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0030] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an aerosol-forming device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a cross-sectional structure of the aerosol-forming device in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the aerosol-forming device in FIG. 1, seen from another angle. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of the aerosol-forming device in FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of the aerosol generating device in FIG. 1 from another angle. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of the aerosol forming device in FIG. 1 from a third angle. [Figure 7]FIG. 7 is a schematic exploded view of the housing, head assembly, and bottom frame in FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a schematic exploded view of the housing, head assembly, and bottom frame in FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the heat generating device and the head assembly when assembled. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a schematic plan view of the head frame of the head assembly. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a schematic perspective view of the bottom frame. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a schematic perspective view of the heat generating device. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a schematic exploded view of the heat generating device in FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a schematic perspective view of the heat generating frame in FIG. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a schematic exploded view of the front inner housing, the rear inner housing, the heat generating device, the circuit module, and the display module. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a schematic exploded view of the head assembly, the heating device, the circuit module, and the display module. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the display module, the heat generating frame, the front inner housing, and the front outer housing when assembled. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0031] In order to make the technical features, objects and effects of the present invention more clearly understood, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0032] 1 to 6, an aerosol-forming system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes an aerosol-forming device and an aerosol-forming product. The aerosol-forming device includes a housing 10, a heat generating device 20, a battery, a circuit module 30, and a display module 40. The housing 10 further includes an inner housing 11, an outer housing 12, a head assembly 13, a bottom frame 14, a decorative material 15, and a display frame 16 to which the display module 40 is attached.

[0033] Preferably, the inner housing 11 includes a front inner housing 11a and a rear inner housing 11b. The front inner housing 11a and the rear inner housing 11b sandwich and secure the heating device 20, battery, circuit module 30, display module 40, head assembly 13, and bottom frame 14. A battery box A to which a battery (not shown) is attached is provided inside the rear inner housing 11b. The battery supplies electricity to the heating device 20, circuit module 30, and display module 40. The heating device 20 heats the aerosol-forming substrate end 51 of the inserted aerosol-forming product 50 to generate aerosol.

[0034] The head assembly 13 is located at the upper ends of the front inner housing 11 a and the rear inner housing 11 b, and the bottom frame 14 is located at the lower ends of the front inner housing 11 a and the rear inner housing 11 b. The head assembly 13 and the bottom frame 14 can be exposed to the outside from both ends of the front inner housing 11 a and the rear inner housing 11 b, respectively, to serve as decoration and a beautify the appearance.

[0035] The head assembly 13 includes a head frame 131, an inner frame 132, a movable base 133, and a sealing cover 134. The head frame 131 and the inner frame 132 can be fastened and fixed together by a fastening member. The inner frame 132 is attached to the inside of the head frame 131, and the movable base 133 is provided between the head frame 131 and the inner frame 132.

[0036] In some embodiments, the head frame 131 is engaged and secured to the upper ends of the front inner housing 11a and the rear inner housing 11b.

[0037] Preferably, first hooks 1311 are provided on both side edges of the head frame 131, and the front inner housing 11a and the rear inner housing 11b are provided with front engagement bosses 111 and rear engagement bosses 112 that engage with the two first hooks 1311, respectively. This makes it possible to assemble and fix the head assembly 13 by engaging the head frame 131 with the front inner housing 11a and the rear inner housing 11b.

[0038] 7, the head frame 131 is further provided with several second hooks 1312, and the inner frame 132 is provided with inner engaging bosses 1321 that engage with the second hooks 1312. This further improves stability by engaging and fixing the head frame 131 and the inner frame 132. Of course, the head frame 131 and the inner frame 132 may be fastened together using only fastening members, or may be fixed and positioned using only hook engagement.

[0039] 9 and 10 , an insertion port B is formed in the head frame 131 so that the aerosol-forming product 50 can be inserted into the heating device 20 to be heated and the corresponding components can be volatilized. Furthermore, a guide port C facing the insertion port B is provided in the inner frame 132. The guide port C is located between the insertion port B and the heating device 20 so that the aerosol-forming product 50 can be inserted into the insertion port B and then the guide port C, and then pre-positioned for insertion into the heating device 20. Furthermore, the edges of the guide port C are chamfered. This is convenient for guiding the aerosol-forming product 50 and makes it easier to insert the aerosol-forming product 50.

[0040] In this embodiment, the sealing cover 134 is configured to rotate to open or close the insertion port B. When in use, the insertion port B is opened to insert the aerosol-forming product 50, and when not in use, the insertion port B is covered to prevent the intrusion of dust and other particles.

[0041] The sealing cover 134 includes a cover body 1341 and a connecting shaft 1342. The connecting shaft 1342 is rotatably fitted to the movable base 133, thereby realizing rotation of the sealing cover 134. In addition, installation is easy and quick.

[0042] The head frame 131 is provided with an attachment port 1313 that communicates with the insertion port B. As a result, after the connection shaft 1342 is inserted into the insertion port B and connected to the movable base 133, it is moved sideways to engage with the attachment port 1313, and then the head frame 131 is pressed against the movable base 133 to fix it. The size of the attachment port 1313 is smaller than the connection shaft 1342. This makes it possible to prevent the sealing cover 134 from slipping out after being attached to a predetermined position, improving the stability of the sealing cover 134.

[0043] Preferably, the movable base 133 is provided with a fastening hole 1331 to allow the sealing cover 134 to rotate while being fastened. A fastening member is inserted into the fastening hole 1331 and fastened to the connecting shaft 1342, so that the connecting shaft 1342 is rotatably fitted to the movable base 133. Of course, the sealing cover 134 may be made of a soft plastic material, and a hooking end may be provided at the end of the connecting shaft 1342, which may be inserted into the fastening hole 1331 of the movable base 133 and then positioned.

[0044] 7, 8, and 11, in some embodiments, the bottom frame 14 is provided with first abutment edges 141 that abut against the inside of the front inner housing 11a and the rear inner housing 11b, respectively. This makes it possible to prevent the bottom frame 14 from slipping out after being clamped. In this embodiment, the bottom frame 14 is arc-shaped.

[0045] Furthermore, a positioning boss 142 is provided on the first abutment edge 141, and positioning grooves 113 into which the positioning boss 142 is fitted are provided on the inside of the front inner housing 11a and the rear inner housing 11b. This determines the position of the bottom frame 14, making it possible to prevent the bottom frame 14 from wobbling after being clamped.

[0046] Preferably, the front inner housing 11a and the rear inner housing 11b are fastened and fixed by fastening members. Furthermore, in this embodiment, several fastening holes 114 are distributed in the rear inner housing 11b, and several connecting holes 115 facing the fastening holes 114 are distributed in the front inner housing 11a. The fastening members are inserted through the connecting holes 115 and the fastening holes 114 to fasten the front inner housing 11a and the rear inner housing 11b together, thereby improving the stability of the entire inner housing 11.

[0047] The heating device 20, battery, circuit module 30, display module 40, and bottom frame 14 can be installed before fastening the front inner housing 11a and the rear inner housing 11b, and then tightened and positioned after fastening. Also, the head assembly 13 can be attached so that it engages with the head after fastening the front inner housing 11a and the rear inner housing 11b. This makes the installation method simple.

[0048] In this embodiment, the outer housing 12 includes a front outer housing 12a and a rear outer housing 12b that cover the outside of the front inner housing 11a and the rear inner housing 11b, respectively, and serve as decoration and protection.

[0049] Specifically, the side edge of the front inner housing 11a is provided with several first engagement bosses 116 in the circumferential direction, and the side edge of the rear inner housing 11b is provided with several second engagement bosses 117 in the circumferential direction. At least two third engagement bosses 1314 are provided on each end of the head frame 131. Third hooks 121 that engage with the first engagement bosses 116 and the third engagement bosses 1314 are provided on the periphery of the front outer housing 12a. Fourth hooks 122 that engage with the second engagement bosses 117 and the third engagement bosses 1314 are provided on the periphery of the rear outer housing 12b. Thus, the front outer housing 12a engages with the front inner housing 11a, the rear inner housing 11b, and the head frame 131, respectively, and the rear outer housing 12b engages with the front inner housing 11a, the rear inner housing 11b, and the head frame 131, respectively. The distributed hooks also further stabilize the engagement.

[0050] In other embodiments, several first engagement bosses 116 may be provided along the length of both side edges of the front inner housing 11a, several second engagement bosses 117 may be provided along the length of both side edges of the rear inner housing 11b, third hooks 121 on both side edges of the front outer housing 12a may engage with the first engagement bosses 116 and the third engagement boss 1314 respectively, and fourth hooks 122 on both side edges of the rear outer housing 12b may engage with the second engagement bosses 117 and the third engagement boss 1314 respectively.

[0051] Furthermore, a first engagement boss 116 may be provided at the lower end of the front inner housing 11a, a second engagement boss 117 may be provided at the lower end of the rear inner housing 11b, a third hook 121 that engages with the first engagement boss 116 at the lower end of the front inner housing 11a may be provided inside the lower end of the front outer housing 12a, and a fourth hook 122 that engages with the second engagement boss 117 at the lower end of the rear inner housing 11b may be provided inside the lower end of the rear outer housing 12b.

[0052] The two decorative pieces 15 are attached to both sides of the front outer housing 12a, rear outer housing 12b, front inner housing 11a, and rear inner housing 11b after assembly, to cover the hooks and engagement bosses on both sides and serve as decoration and beautification. This also simplifies assembly. Furthermore, the decorative pieces 15 are embedded in grooves formed between the front outer housing 12a and rear outer housing 12b, and their outer surfaces are integrated with those of the front outer housing 12a and rear outer housing 12b.

[0053] 3 and 9 , in some embodiments, the heat-generating device 20 includes a heating hole D into which the aerosol-forming substrate end 51 of the aerosol-forming product 50 is inserted, and a heating module 21 provided outside the heating hole D. The insertion port B, the guide port C, and the heating hole D form an insertion hole 22, which allows the aerosol-forming product 50 to be inserted and removed. The heating hole D faces the insertion port B so that the aerosol-forming substrate end 51 of the aerosol-forming product 50 is inserted into the insertion port B, the guide port C, and the heating hole D in that order.

[0054] In this embodiment, the aerosol-forming product 50 includes an air duct 52 and a suction nozzle 53. The aerosol-forming substrate end 51 and the suction nozzle 53 are connected to both ends of the air duct 52, respectively. A flow hole 521 (shown in FIG. 2) is formed in the side wall of the air duct 52. The gas enters the air duct 52 through the flow hole 521 and flows toward the suction nozzle 53 in a direction away from the aerosol-forming substrate end, accompanied by the aerosol formed when the aerosol-forming substrate end 51 is heated.

[0055] In this embodiment, the heating module 21 includes a heating barrel 23 and a heat generating member 211 provided on the outer periphery of the heating barrel 23. The heating barrel 23 has a cylindrical shape. An inner hole of the heating barrel 23 forms a heating hole D.

[0056] Preferably, in this embodiment, the inner end of the heating barrel 23 that is remote from the insertion port B is closed. This allows the heating barrel to surround and seal the aerosol-forming substrate end 51, resulting in better sealing and eliminating the need to consider issues such as gaps during assembly.

[0057] During use, insertion of the aerosol-forming product 50 begins through the insertion port B, and the aerosol-forming substrate end 51 at the inner end of the aerosol-forming product 50 inserted into the insertion port B is inserted into the heating hole D. After the aerosol-forming product 50 is inserted into a predetermined position, the inserted aerosol-forming substrate end 51 is surrounded by the inner periphery of the heating hole D, thereby achieving a tight seal. Then, when the heat-generating member 211 of the heating module 21 is energized to emit magnetic lines of force for heating, the heating barrel 23 of the heating module 21 generates heat, which heats the aerosol-forming substrate end 51 inside the heating hole D, thereby forming an aerosol.

[0058] Of course, in other embodiments, the heating module 21 may use resistance heating without the heat generating element 211. In this case, the heating barrel 23 generates heat after being energized, and heats the end 51 of the aerosol-forming substrate in the heating hole D to form an aerosol.

[0059] 9 and 10 , in order to fix the inserted aerosol-forming product 50 and ensure that the end 51 of the aerosol-forming substrate can normally communicate with the external airflow, a protruding structure 1315 for clamping and supporting the aerosol-forming product 50 is provided on the inner periphery of the insertion port B. During and after inhalation of the aerosol-forming product 50, the end 51 of the aerosol-forming substrate inside is heated and consumed, and shrinks. However, because the protruding structure 1315 can keep the aerosol-forming product 50 fixed, the aerosol-forming product 50 will not be pulled out by the mouth during inhalation.

[0060] Preferably, the protruding structure 1315 can tightly fit the aerosol-forming product 50 inserted into the insertion port B, thereby clamping the aerosol-forming product 50 so that the aerosol-forming product 50 is not drawn out by the mouth during inhalation.

[0061] Furthermore, the gap between the protruding structure 1315 and the inner wall surface of the insertion port B allows air to enter the air vent 52 through the flow hole 521, forming a path for discharging the aerosol formed by heating the aerosol-forming substrate end 51 when the user inhales.

[0062] Furthermore, the protruding structure 1315 includes several protruding claws 1316 distributed along the circumferential direction of the inner periphery of the insertion port B in order to fix the middle portion of the aerosol-forming product 50. By using the protruding claws 1316 to fasten multiple portions of the aerosol-forming product 50, it is possible to achieve a clamping and fixing effect, thereby improving stability. Preferably, the ends of the protruding claws 1316 are arc-shaped so as to fit closely to the side surfaces of the aerosol-forming product 50. As a result, the aerosol-forming product 50 is semi-enclosed as a whole.

[0063] An arc-shaped ventilation hole 1317 is formed between two adjacent protruding claws 1316 in the circumferential direction. This allows air to flow toward the insertion port B and enter the ventilation pipe 52 through the flow hole 521. Preferably, the protruding claws 1316 have the same protruding height. This makes the size of each ventilation hole 1317 uniform in the circumferential direction, which in turn makes the gas entry more uniform, improving the stability of atomization.

[0064] Preferably, protruding claw 1316 is provided with an inclined angle to guide the insertion of aerosol-forming product 50. This allows for more accurate control of the direction before insertion. Furthermore, the edges of the ends of protruding claw 1316 are chamfered to facilitate the insertion and removal of aerosol-forming product 50 and make insertion and removal smoother.

[0065] 3, 9, 12, 13, and 14, in some embodiments, the heating device 20 further includes a heating frame 24 and a heating cap 25. The inner end of the heating barrel 23 is hermetically fitted into the heating frame 24. In this embodiment, the heating frame 24 further includes a bottom tray 241 fitted into the inner end of the heating barrel 23 and a heat insulating barrel 242 covering the outside of the heating barrel 23. In this embodiment, the bottom tray 241 has a cup-shaped structure so as to cover the inner end of the barrel 23. In other embodiments, the inner end of the heating barrel 23 may be left uncovered, and the bottom tray 241 may be fitted into the inner end of the heating barrel 23 to seal the heating barrel 23, or other positions of the heating barrel 23 may be supported and positioned.

[0066] Preferably, the heating module 21 is located outside the thermally insulated barrel 242. This allows the aerosol-forming substrate end 51 or the heated barrel 23 to The heat is transferred towards the heating module 21 .

[0067] Furthermore, the heat generating frame 24 is provided on the outside of the bottom tray 241 and also includes a support base 243 located at the bottom of the heat generating device 20. The support base 243 has a hollow structure. In this embodiment, the housing 10 sandwiches the support base 243. In this way, by interposing the hollow support base 243 between the housing 10 and the heat generating module, the transfer of heat from the heat generating module to the housing 10 is reduced, and energy loss is reduced.

[0068] Preferably, the support base 243 includes several support columns 2431 and a connecting base 2432. The support columns 2431 are spaced apart from one another in the circumferential direction of the bottom tray 241 and extend in a direction away from the heating barrel 23. The connecting base 2432 is connected to the outer end of each support column 2431.

[0069] In this embodiment, the connecting base 2432 is annular and connected to the outer ends of the support columns 2431. This allows the entire support base 243 to form a frame structure. Heat from the heating module 21 is transferred to the housing 10 through the frame structure, reducing heat transfer and energy loss.

[0070] Preferably, the connecting base 2432 has an outwardly extending flange 2433 on its outer periphery to engage with the housing 10 and position the heating frame 24. In this embodiment, the display frame 16 of the display module 40 is fastened to the rear inner housing 11b and positioned by clamping the flange 2433. In other embodiments, the front inner housing 11a and the rear inner housing 11b may fasten and clamp the flange 2433 to position the heating frame 24.

[0071] In addition, the heating cap 25 is fitted over the outer end of the heating barrel 23 opposite the insertion port B, and is fitted tightly to the outer end of the heating barrel 23. The heating cap 25 and the heat insulating barrel 242 are fitted tightly together, and the heat insulating barrel 242 is connected to the outer periphery of the bottom tray 241, so that a first isolated space E is formed between the heat insulating barrel 242 and the heating barrel 23. As a result, The amount of heat transferred from the heating barrel 23 to the heating module 21 decreases, Energy losses are reduced.

[0072] A seal ring 251 is provided on the outer periphery of the heat generating cap 25 to seal the heat generating cap 25 and the heat insulating cylinder 242. This ensures the airtightness of the first isolation space E, and ensures the heat insulating effect.

[0073] 9 and 14, in order to reduce heat transfer due to contact between the heating module 21 and the wall of the heat insulating cylinder 242, several protrusions 2421 are preferably distributed at intervals along the circumferential direction on the outside of the heat insulating cylinder 242. This forms a second isolated space F between the heating module 21 and the heat insulating cylinder 242, thereby reducing the heat transfer due to contact between the heating module 21 and the wall of the heat insulating cylinder 242. The amount of heat transferred to This further reduces the energy loss.

[0074] 9, 12, and 13, the inner periphery of the heating cap 25 is provided with a guide surface 252 that is inclined toward the inside of the heating barrel 23 to guide the inserted aerosol-forming product 50. This makes it easier to insert the aerosol-forming product 50 and prevents it from getting stuck.

[0075] In order to reduce contact between the heating cap 25 and the outside and slow down the rate of heat transfer to the outside, the inner frame 132 further includes a covering tube 1322 that is hermetically fitted to the heating cap 25. The covering tube 1322 is installed around the outer periphery of the heating cap 25. As a result, the heat of the heating cap 25 is transferred to the outside through the covering tube 1322, thereby reducing energy loss.

[0076] In order to smoothly introduce the aerosol-forming product 50 from the guide opening C to the inner periphery of the heating cap 25, the guide opening C is provided with a guide tube 1323 extending toward the heating cap 25. Preferably, a gap is provided between the guide tube 1323 and the heating cap 25 to avoid direct heat transfer. Furthermore, a gap is provided between the guide tube 1323 and the covering tube 1322. As a result, heat from the heating cap 25 is transferred to the outside only through the covering tube 1322, thereby reducing heat transfer.

[0077] Furthermore, the outer periphery of the end of the heating cap 25 that is fitted into the covering cylinder 1322 to The sealing ring 251 that seals the covering cylinder 1322 will be installed The heat generating cap 25 is provided on its outer periphery with a seal groove into which a seal ring 251 is fitted.

[0078] In order to further reduce the heat transferred from the heating cap 25 to the outside, an isolating groove 253 is provided along the circumferential direction on the outer periphery of the heating cap 25. By adding the isolating groove 253, the wall thickness of the heating cap 25 is reduced, thereby reducing the amount of heat transferred. Preferably, the isolating groove 253 is located between the covering cylinder 1322 and the heating cylinder 23. This reduces the heat transferred to the covering cylinder 1322, improving the heat utilization efficiency.

[0079] The heat generating member 211 is provided on the outside of the heat insulating cylinder 242. Preferably, the heat generating member 211 of the heating module 21 is provided along the circumferential direction of the heating cylinder 23 to make the heating more uniform. Furthermore, the heat generating member 211 is provided symmetrically about the center of the axis of the heating cylinder 23. This makes the radiation of heat to the inside and outside more uniform, resulting in more uniform atomization of the aerosol-forming substrate end 51 and more uniform external temperature.

[0080] In this embodiment, the heat generating member 211 is a heating coil that is disposed around the outside of the heat insulating cylinder 242 to ensure a more uniform temperature. In other embodiments, the heat generating member 211 may be a heating wire or a heating plate that is distributed around the heating cylinder 23.

[0081] Preferably, a shield cover 26 is provided on the outside of the heat generating member 211 to shield the magnetic field generated by the heat generating member 211. Usually, the shield cover 26 is made of a metal material having a shielding effect, such as iron.

[0082] Furthermore, a first heat insulating material 27 capable of blocking heat is provided between the heat generating member 211 and the heat insulating cylinder 242. Heat generating member 211 In addition, the outside of the shield cover 26 is covered with a second heat insulating material 28 that can block heat. Outside Prevents rapid movement.

[0083] In this embodiment, the first insulating material 27 and the second insulating material 28 are each an aerogel, which is effective in heat insulation.

[0084] To make it possible to grasp the internal temperature and to easily control the operation of the heating module 21, the heat generating device 20 further includes a temperature measuring module (not shown) that monitors the heating temperature of the heating module 21. After the measured temperature is obtained by a user, the heating temperature of the heating module 21 is adjusted based on the real-time temperature.

[0085] 3, the housing 10 clamps both ends of the heat generating device 20, thereby isolating the heat generating device 20 from the surroundings inside the housing 10. Preferably, a third isolation space G is formed around the outer periphery of the heat generating member 211. This prevents contact with the heating module 21 and isolates the heat source, thereby reducing heat transfer to the outside.

[0086] The isolated space formed between the heating barrel 23 and the housing 10 allows for effective thermal insulation, thereby isolating the housing 10 from the heat source and reducing heat transfer to the outside.

[0087] 3 and 9, the display frame 16 is tightly fitted to the inside of the rear inner housing 11b and, together with the rear inner housing 11b, holds the support base 243 from both sides. Preferably, a heat insulating groove 161 is provided on the side of the display frame 16 facing the support base 243. This reduces the contact area between the display frame 16 and the support base 243, thereby reducing heat transfer.

[0088] Preferably, the front inner housing 11a and the rear inner housing 11b of the inner housing 11 engage the heat generating device 20 from both sides. In order to quickly dissipate the heat transferred from the heat generating device 20 to the front inner housing 11a and the rear inner housing 11b, a heat conducting member (not shown) is provided on the outside of the front inner housing 11a and the rear inner housing 11b, and the outer housing 12 is provided with a heat conducting member (not shown). Material It is covered on the outside.

[0089] Heat Conduction Part Materials By providing the heater module 21, the heat from the outer housing 12 does not have to be concentrated at the heating module 21, but can be quickly transferred to other locations in the housing 10, preventing high-temperature areas from concentrating. This reduces the temperature of the hottest point in the outer housing 12, achieving the purpose of heat dissipation in the outer housing 12. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the outer housing 12 is a sheet metal member.

[0090] In some embodiments, the inner housing 11 may further include a phase change material capable of absorbing heat, thereby reducing the transfer of heat to the outside and thus preventing excessively high temperatures on the outer surface.

[0091] 3 and 15, in this embodiment, the circuit module 30 includes a motherboard 31, a small board 32, and a power interface 33 provided on the small board 32. Typically, the power interface 33 is a USB interface, a TYPE-C interface, or a DC interface that can charge a battery.

[0092] Furthermore, inside the rear inner housing 11b, there are provided a first mounting portion 118 to which the motherboard 31 is fixed and a second mounting portion 119 to which the USB mini-board 32 is fixed. These require less space inside the housing 10, which can be advantageous for miniaturizing the product.

[0093] A charging port H that exposes the power interface 33 to the outside is provided on a side surface of the rear inner housing 11b. The opening direction of the charging port H faces the side surfaces of the motherboard 31 and the small board 32 at an angle. This allows the second mounting portion 119 to support the small board 32 and the power interface 33 when force is applied to the power interface 33 during insertion. The side surface of the second mounting portion 119 can also support the small board 32 and the power interface 33, improving stability and preventing any impact on the motherboard 31. This improves the stability of the product.

[0094] The first mounting portion 118 includes a first slot 1181, and the second mounting portion 119 includes a second slot 1191. The opening direction of the charging port H forms an angle with the opening directions of the first mounting portion 118 and the second mounting portion 119. As a result, when the power interface 33 receives force during insertion, the side of the second mounting portion 119 supports the small board 32 and the power interface 33, improving stability and preventing any impact on the motherboard 31. This improves the stability of the product.

[0095] By using a vertical USB interface and adding a method of separately connecting the USB small board 32 and the motherboard 31, it is possible to arrange the circuit module 30 in a small space and also to prevent stress caused when the USB cable is inserted or removed from acting on the components of the motherboard 31. In addition, a connection method using an FPC cable or a rigid-flexible board is used between the USB small board 32 and the motherboard 31.

[0096] Preferably, the end of the power interface 33 is abutted and connected to the small board 32. This allows the force received by the power interface 33 to be completely transferred to the rear inner housing 11b, thereby improving stability.

[0097] Furthermore, in order to reduce the occupied space, the small board 32 and the motherboard 31 are stacked and staggered and electrically connected, which further improves the space utilization rate.

[0098] To further stably secure the USB mini-board 32, the rear inner housing 11b is further provided with a clamping cap 321 that presses the outer edge of the mini-board 32 in the second mounting portion 119. The clamping cap 321 is clamped to the rear inner housing 11b to press and position the mini-board 32.

[0099] 2, 4, 16, and 17, the display module 40 includes a display panel 41 attached to the inside of the rear inner housing 11b. Preferably, in this embodiment, the display panel 41 is attached to the display frame 16, which is fastened to the inside of the rear inner housing 11b. The display panel 41 is also electrically connected to the motherboard 31 by a soft cable.

[0100] To improve the stability of the attachment of the display frame 16, the rear inner housing 11b is provided with positioning hooks 120 for hooking the display frame 16 and fastening holes 1201 into which fastening members are fastened. The display frame 16 is also provided with positioning holes 162 into which the fastening members are inserted. As a result, the display frame 16 is fastened to the fastening holes 1201 by inserting the fastening members into the positioning holes 162.

[0101] The front inner housing 11a is provided with a display window I corresponding to the display panel 41. Correspondingly, the front outer housing 12a is also provided with a retraction hole J that allows the display panel 41 to be exposed to the outside of the front outer housing 12a and to be operated by a user.

[0102] The display module 40 further includes a button panel 42 provided within the display window I. By pressing the button panel 42 against the display panel 41, operations such as control commands can be input.

[0103] Furthermore, the display frame 16 is provided with a second abutment edge 163 extending toward the front inner housing 11a. A soft plastic button 43 attached to the display panel 41 is provided within the second abutment edge 163. The button panel 42 is supported by the soft plastic button 43. When the button panel 42 is pressed, the pressure is transmitted to the display panel 41 via the soft plastic button 43, thereby realizing input of a pressing command.

[0104] Preferably, the second abutment edge 163 is provided at a distance from the button panel 42. When the button panel 42 is pressed down, the second abutment edge 163 abuts against the button panel 42, thereby defining the pressing stroke of the button panel 42.

[0105] As can be understood, the above technical features can be used in any combination without limitation.

[0106] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent flow modification made using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or any direct or indirect operation in other related technical fields, is also included in the scope of protection of the present invention for the same reasons.

Claims

1. Including an insertion hole (22), The insertion hole (22) includes an insertion port (B) into which the aerosol-forming product (50) is inserted, and a heating hole (D) into which an aerosol-forming substrate end (51) at the inner end of the aerosol-forming product (50) inserted into the insertion port (B) is inserted, A protruding structure (1315) for clamping and supporting the aerosol-forming product (50) is provided on the inner periphery of the insertion port (B), The inner periphery of the heating hole (D) surrounds the inserted end of the aerosol-forming substrate (51), and the end of the aerosol-forming substrate (51) in the heating hole (D) is heated to form an aerosol; The device further includes a head frame (131) and a sealing cover (134) that is pivotable to open or close the insertion port (B), The sealing cover (134) includes a cover body (1341) and a connecting shaft (1342), A movable base (133) is further provided inside the head frame (131), The connecting shaft (1342) is fitted to the movable base (133) so as to be rotatable, and the structure for guiding and fixing the aerosol-forming product for insertion and removal is characterized in that:

2. The aerosol forming product insertion / removal guide and fixing structure described in claim 1, characterized in that the protruding structure (1315) includes several protruding claws (1316) distributed along the circumferential direction of the inner circumference of the insertion port (B) to fix the middle part of the aerosol forming product (50).

3. The structure for guiding and fixing an aerosol-forming product according to claim 2, wherein the end of the protruding claw (1316) is arc-shaped so as to fit closely to the side of the aerosol-forming product (50).

4. The insertion / removal guide and fixing structure for an aerosol-forming product according to claim 3, characterized in that an air hole (1317) is formed between two adjacent protruding claws (1316) in the circumferential direction.

5. The aerosol-forming product insertion / removal guide and fixing structure according to claim 2, wherein the protruding claw (1316) has an inclined angle for guiding the insertion of the aerosol-forming product (50).

6. The aerosol forming product insertion / removal guide and fixing structure described in claim 2, characterized in that the end edges of the protruding claws (1316) are chamfered to facilitate insertion and removal of the aerosol forming product (50).

7. The structure for guiding and fixing an aerosol-forming product according to claim 1 , wherein the protruding structure (1315) tightly fits the aerosol-forming product (50) inserted into the insertion port (B).

8. The structure for guiding and fixing an aerosol-forming product according to claim 1, wherein the heating hole (D) is formed by an inner hole of the heating barrel (23).

9. An insertion / removal guide fixing structure for an aerosol forming product as described in claim 1, characterized in that the insertion / connection port (B) is formed in the head frame (131).

10. The insertion / removal guide and fixing structure further includes an inner frame (132), The aerosol-forming product insertion / removal guide and fixing structure according to claim 9, characterized in that the inner frame (132) is attached to the inside of the head frame (131), the inner frame (132) is provided with a guide opening (C) opposite the insertion opening (B), and the guide opening (C) is located between the insertion opening (B) and the heating hole (D) so that the aerosol-forming product (50) is pre-positioned so that it can be inserted into the heating hole (D) after being inserted into the insertion opening (B) and the guide opening (C) in order.

11. The structure for guiding and fixing the aerosol-forming product for insertion and removal according to claim 10, wherein the guide opening (C) has a chamfered edge.

12. The insertion / removal guide and fixing structure for an aerosol-forming product according to claim 10, characterized in that an annular heating cap (25) is covered at the open end of the heating hole (D), the heating cap (25) is hermetically fitted into the end opening at the outer end of the heating hole (D), and the inner frame (132) further includes a covering tube (1322) that is hermetically fitted into the heating cap (25).

13. The insertion / removal guide and fixing structure for an aerosol-forming product according to claim 12, characterized in that the covering tube (1322) is covered on the outer periphery of the heating cap (25), and a seal ring (251) is provided on the outer periphery of the heating cap (25) to seal the heating cap (25) and the covering tube (1322).

14. The head frame (131) is provided with an attachment port (1313) that communicates with the insertion port (B), whereby the connecting shaft (1342) is inserted into the insertion port (B) and connected to the movable base (133), and then moved sideways to engage with the attachment port (1313), and the head frame (131) is then pressed against the movable base (133) to fix it, as described in claim 1, characterized in that the head frame (131) is provided with an attachment port (1313) that communicates with the insertion port (B) of the head frame (131), as described in claim 1, characterized in that the connecting shaft (1342) is inserted into the insertion port (B) and connected to the movable base (133), and then moved sideways to engage with the attachment port (1313), and then the head frame (131) is pressed against the movable base (133) to fix it.

15. The aerosol-forming product insertion / removal guide and fixing structure described in claim 1, characterized in that the movable base (133) is provided with a fastening hole (1331), and a fastening member is inserted into the fastening hole (1331) and fastened to the connecting shaft (1342), so that the connecting shaft (1342) is rotatably fitted to the movable base (133).

16. An aerosol-forming device, comprising the insertion / removal guide and fixing structure for the aerosol-forming product (50) according to any one of claims 1 to 15.

17. An aerosol-forming system comprising: an aerosol-forming product; and an insertion / removal guide and fixing structure for the aerosol-forming product (50) according to any one of claims 1 to 15.

18. An insertion / removal guide and fixing structure for an aerosol-forming product, comprising an insertion hole (22), The insertion hole (22) includes an insertion port (B) into which the aerosol-forming product (50) is inserted, and a heating hole (D) into which an aerosol-forming substrate end (51) at the inner end of the aerosol-forming product (50) inserted into the insertion port (B) is inserted, A protruding structure (1315) for clamping and supporting the aerosol-forming product (50) is provided on the inner periphery of the insertion port (B), The inner periphery of the heating hole (D) surrounds the inserted end of the aerosol-forming substrate (51), and the end of the aerosol-forming substrate (51) in the heating hole (D) is heated to form an aerosol; The insertion guide and fixing structure further includes a head frame (131), and the insertion opening (B) is formed in the head frame (131); The insertion / removal guide and fixing structure further includes an inner frame (132), The inner frame (132) is attached to the inside of the head frame (131), and the inner frame (132) is provided with a guide opening (C) facing the insertion opening (B), and the guide opening (C) is located between the insertion opening (B) and the heating hole (D) so that the aerosol-forming product (50) is inserted into the insertion opening (B) and the guide opening (C) in order, and then pre-positioned so that the aerosol-forming product (50) is inserted into the heating hole (D); The opening end of the heating hole (D) is covered with an annular heating cap (25), the heating cap (25) is hermetically fitted into the end opening at the outer end of the heating hole (D), and the inner frame (132) further includes a covering tube (1322) that is hermetically fitted into the heating cap (25).

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