Aerosol generating apparatus and aerosol generating system

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an aerosol generating apparatus and an aerosol generating system. The aerosol generating apparatus comprises a housing assembly and a cover assembly, the housing assembly being provided with an accommodating cavity used to accommodate an aerosol generating product. The accommodating cavity is provided with a first side and a second side which are oppositely disposed, an opening being formed on the second side of the accommodating cavity. The cover assembly is configured to have an open state and a closed state, and the cover assembly can be switched from the closed state to the open state by means of turning over, and drive the aerosol generating product to move along the first side of the accommodating cavity to the second side of the accommodating cavity. The aerosol generating apparatus disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure can, when the aerosol generating product needs to be replaced, turn over the cover assembly into the open state, thereby driving the aerosol generating product closer to the outside of the accommodating cavity. Thus the user can more conveniently replace the aerosol generating product. The replacement manner is simple to operate, and convenient for a user to use.

Description

Aerosol generating device and aerosol generating system

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This disclosure is based on and claims the priority of Chinese patent application with application number 202311443976.1 and application date November 1, 2023. The entire content of the Chinese patent application is hereby incorporated into this disclosure as a reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates to the field of atomization technology, and in particular to an aerosol generating device and an aerosol generating system. Background Art

[0004] This section is intended to provide a background or context for the embodiments of the present disclosure. No admission is made that the description herein is prior art by virtue of its inclusion in this section.

[0005] An aerosol generating device is an apparatus for heating an aerosol generating product to generate aerosol. In the related art, the aerosol generating product needs to be heated inside the aerosol generating device, which makes it inconvenient to replace the aerosol generating product.

[0006] Summary of the Invention

[0007] In view of this, the embodiments of the present disclosure hope to provide an aerosol generating device and an aerosol generating system, aiming to facilitate users to replace aerosol generating products.

[0008] To this end, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an aerosol generating device, comprising:

[0009] a housing assembly having a receiving cavity for receiving the aerosol-generating article, the receiving cavity having a first side and a second side opposite to each other, the second side of the receiving cavity being provided with an opening;

[0010] A cover assembly is rotatably disposed on the shell assembly, and the cover assembly is configured to have an open state and a closed state, wherein the cover assembly can be switched from the closed state to the open state by flipping, and drives the aerosol generating product to move from the first side of the accommodating cavity to the second side of the accommodating cavity.

[0011] In one embodiment, the lid assembly switches from the closed state to the open state to drive at least a portion of the aerosol-generating article out of the receiving chamber through the opening.

[0012] In one embodiment, the aerosol generating device further comprises a driving assembly that is drivably connected to the cover assembly, and the cover assembly can drive the driving assembly to move by flipping, and the driving assembly drives the aerosol generating product to move within the accommodating chamber by moving.

[0013] In one embodiment, when the cover assembly is in the open state, the cover assembly switches from the closed state to the open state to drive the driving assembly to move from the first side of the accommodating cavity to the second side of the accommodating cavity.

[0014] In one embodiment, the driving assembly includes a driving member disposed on a side of the accommodating cavity away from the opening, and at least a portion of the driving member can extend into or move out of the accommodating cavity under the action of the cover assembly.

[0015] In one embodiment, the shell assembly has a guide channel communicating with the accommodating cavity, the guide channel is arranged on a side of the accommodating cavity away from the opening, and at least a portion of the driving member is movably arranged in the guide channel;

[0016] The cover assembly can be turned over to drive at least a portion of the driving member to reciprocate along the guide channel.

[0017] In one embodiment, the driving assembly further includes a connecting member, and opposite ends of the connecting member are rotatably connected to the driving member and the cover assembly respectively.

[0018] In one embodiment, the driving assembly further includes a first elastic member, and the first elastic member is used to provide a driving force to drive the driving member to move toward one side of the opening through the guide channel.

[0019] In one embodiment, the drive assembly further comprises a mounting seat provided on the shell assembly, one of the drive member and the mounting seat is provided with a guide column, and the other is provided with a guide groove, wherein the guide column is provided in the guide groove and can reciprocate along the guide groove.

[0020] In one embodiment, the driving member is provided with the guide groove, the mounting seat is provided with the guide column, the guide column has a mounting groove inside, the mounting groove is connected to the guide groove, and the mounting groove is used to install the first elastic member.

[0021] In one embodiment, the driving member includes a support body and a driving column disposed on one side of the support body, and at least a portion of the driving column is movably disposed in the guide channel;

[0022] The guide groove is provided on a side of the support body facing away from the driving column, and a connecting position is provided on a side of the support body facing the driving column, and one end of the connecting member is connected to the connecting position.

[0023] In one embodiment, the aerosol generating device further comprises a first rotating shaft, and one side of the cover assembly is rotatably connected to the shell assembly via the first rotating shaft;

[0024] The driving assembly includes a second rotating shaft and a third rotating shaft. One end of the connecting member is rotatably connected to the cover assembly via the second rotating shaft, and the other end is rotatably connected to the driving member via the third rotating shaft.

[0025] In one embodiment, the line connecting the rotation center of the second rotating shaft and the rotation center of the third rotating shaft is defined as a critical line. When the cover assembly is in the closed state, the rotation center of the first rotating shaft and the accommodating cavity are located on the same side of the critical line. When the cover assembly is in the open state, the rotation center of the first rotating shaft and the accommodating cavity are respectively located on opposite sides of the critical line.

[0026] In one embodiment, when the cover assembly is in the closed state, the drive assembly can apply a first torque to the cover assembly, and the side of the cover assembly away from the first rotating axis abuts against the shell assembly under the action of the first torque. When the cover assembly is in the open state, the drive assembly can apply a second torque to the cover assembly. The first torque and the second torque can be used to drive the cover assembly to rotate in two opposite directions around the first rotating axis, respectively.

[0027] In one embodiment, the shell assembly includes a shell, a heating tube and a base body, the shell is provided with a accommodating space and the opening, the base body is arranged in the accommodating space and is connected to the shell, one end of the heating tube is communicated with the opening, and the other end is arranged on the base body and defines the accommodating cavity with the base body, and the cover assembly is rotatably arranged on the shell.

[0028] In one embodiment, the shell includes an outer shell and a connecting cover, the outer shell is provided with an opening, the connecting cover is arranged at the opening and defines the accommodating space with the outer shell, the opening is provided on the connecting cover, and the cover assembly is rotatably provided on the outer shell and / or the connecting cover.

[0029] In one embodiment, the first side of the cover assembly is rotatably connected to the first side of the shell assembly, the second side of the shell assembly is provided with a closing portion, and the second side of the cover assembly is detachable from the closing portion.

[0030] In one embodiment, the cover assembly includes a first clamping portion and an outer cover, the first side of the outer cover is rotatably connected to the first side of the shell assembly, the first clamping portion is arranged on the second side of the outer cover, and the closing portion is a second clamping portion. When the cover assembly is in the closed state, the first clamping portion is clamped with the second clamping portion.

[0031] In one embodiment, the first clamping portion is a buckle, the second clamping portion has a clamping surface, the buckle is rotatably connected to the second side of the outer cover, and the buckle is separated from or clamped to the clamping surface by rotating relative to the outer cover.

[0032] In one embodiment, the cover assembly further includes a second elastic member, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the buckle and the outer cover. When the outer cover switches from the open state to the closed state, the second elastic member can apply a third torque to the buckle so that the buckle is engaged with the engaging surface.

[0033] In one embodiment, the cover assembly also includes a fourth rotating shaft, and the clip includes a connecting body and an operating end and a clamping end arranged at both ends of the connecting body. The connecting body is rotatably connected to the outer cover through the fourth rotating shaft, the operating end is connected to the second elastic member, and the clamping end is used to clamp with the clamping surface.

[0034] In one embodiment, the shell assembly is provided with a rotation-stopping portion, and the cover assembly is switched from the closed state to the open state, and the rotation-stopping portion is used to stop the cover assembly from rotating.

[0035] In one embodiment, the shell assembly includes an outer shell and a connecting cover, the outer shell is provided with an opening, the connecting cover is provided at the opening and defines an accommodating space with the outer shell, the accommodating cavity is provided in the accommodating space, and the opening is provided on the connecting cover;

[0036] The cover assembly includes a cover portion and a connecting portion, one end of the connecting portion is arranged on the cover portion, and the other end extends into the accommodating space through the opening and is rotatably connected to the shell. The connecting portion rotates relative to the shell to enable the cover portion to selectively open or close the opening.

[0037] In one embodiment, the anti-rotation portion is located on a side of the connecting cover facing the accommodating cavity, and when the cover assembly is in the open state, one end of the connecting portion away from the cover portion abuts against the anti-rotation portion.

[0038] In one embodiment, the cover assembly includes an outer cover, the outer cover includes a body and an air outlet unit, the body has a first mounting channel, the air outlet unit has a suction air duct, at least a portion of the air outlet unit is arranged in the first mounting channel, and the suction air duct is connected to the accommodating cavity.

[0039] In one embodiment, the air outlet unit includes a suction piece and a sleeve provided with a second mounting channel, the sleeve is arranged in the first mounting channel, part of the suction piece is arranged in the second mounting channel, and the suction piece and part of the second mounting channel together constitute the suction air duct.

[0040] In one embodiment, the air outlet unit further includes a first sealing member, which is sandwiched between a peripheral wall of the second installation channel and the suction member.

[0041] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an aerosol generating system, comprising an aerosol generating article and the aerosol generating device described in any one of the above embodiments, wherein the aerosol generating article is arranged in the accommodating cavity, and the aerosol generating device further comprises a heating element, which is used to heat the aerosol generating article to generate an aerosol.

[0042] In the aerosol generating device of the embodiment of the present disclosure, the first side of the cover assembly and the first side of the shell assembly are rotatably connected. When the aerosol generating product needs to be replaced, the cover assembly can be flipped to open it, and the accommodating cavity is exposed to the outside through the opening. At the same time, the aerosol generating product can be driven to move from the first side of the accommodating cavity to the second side of the accommodating cavity. The aerosol generating product is closer to the outside of the accommodating cavity, which makes it convenient for the user to take out the used aerosol generating product from the accommodating cavity. At the same time, the new aerosol generating product can be placed into the accommodating cavity through the opening, so that the replacement of the aerosol generating product is completed more conveniently. At the same time, the aerosol generating product is controlled by the flip cover assembly, thereby realizing the replacement of the aerosol generating product. This replacement method is simple to operate and convenient for users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure from one perspective;

[0044] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure from another perspective;

[0045] FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of the aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken along line AA in FIG2 , wherein the cover assembly is in a closed state;

[0046] Figure 4 is an enlarged schematic diagram of point B in Figure 3;

[0047] FIG5 is a schematic structural diagram of the aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken along line AA in FIG2 , wherein the first rotating shaft is located on the critical line;

[0048] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of the aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken along line AA in FIG2 , wherein the cover assembly is in an open state;

[0049] FIG7 is a schematic structural diagram of an aerosol generating device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, cut along line AA in FIG2 , wherein the air outlet unit is integrated and the cover assembly is in a closed state;

[0050] FIG8 is an exploded view of the structure of a housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] It should be noted that, unless there is a conflict, the embodiments and technical features in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be combined with each other, and the detailed description in the specific implementation methods should be understood as an explanation of the purpose of the present disclosure and should not be regarded as an improper limitation on the present disclosure.

[0052] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the orientations or positional relationships of “up”, “down”, “top”, “bottom”, “left” and “right” are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in FIG3 , FIG5 and FIG6 . It should be understood that these orientation terms are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present disclosure.

[0053] An aerosol generating device is an apparatus used to atomize an aerosol generating product to produce an aerosol for the user to inhale.

[0054] In the related art, when an aerosol generating device heats an aerosol generating product, it will heat the paper surrounding the aerosol generating product. When the heating temperature is too high, the overheated paper will produce an odor (paper odor), affecting the user's smoking experience. However, if an aerosol generating product is used that is not wrapped in paper or aluminum foil, the aerosol generating product will easily stick to the inside of the aerosol generating device after heating, thereby affecting the user's replacement of the aerosol generating product.

[0055] In view of the above problems, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide, on one hand, an aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device comprising a shell assembly and a lid assembly, the shell assembly being provided with a accommodating chamber for accommodating an aerosol generating product, the accommodating chamber having a first side and a second side oppositely disposed, the second side of the accommodating chamber being provided with an opening; the lid assembly being rotatably disposed on the shell assembly; the lid assembly being configured to have an open state and a closed state, the lid assembly being capable of being flipped from the closed state to the open state, and driving the aerosol generating product to move from the first side of the accommodating chamber to the second side of the accommodating chamber. In the aerosol generating device of the embodiments of the present disclosure, when the aerosol generating product needs to be replaced, the lid assembly can be flipped to the open state. In the open state, the aerosol generating product is closer to the outside of the accommodating chamber, thereby facilitating a user to remove the aerosol generating product from the accommodating chamber through the opening, thereby more conveniently replacing the aerosol generating product. Furthermore, the aerosol generating product is controlled by the lid assembly in a linked manner, which simplifies operation and is more convenient for the user.

[0056] The present disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0057] 1 to 4 , the aerosol generating device 100 includes a housing assembly 10. The housing assembly 10 can be understood as the main body of the aerosol generating device 100. The aerosol generating article 200 can be disposed in the housing assembly 10 and atomized in the housing assembly 10 to generate an aerosol.

[0058] Specifically, the housing assembly 10 is provided with a receiving cavity 10a, which is used to receive the aerosol-generating article 200. That is, the aerosol-generating article 200 is atomized in the receiving cavity 10a.

[0059] The receiving chamber 10a has a first side and a second side disposed opposite each other, and an opening 112a is provided on the second side of the receiving chamber 10a. It is understood that the opening 112a is in communication with the receiving chamber 10a, and the aerosol-generating article 200 can be placed in or removed from the receiving chamber 10a through the opening 112a.

[0060] It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating article 200 is in solid form.

[0061] The structure of the aerosol-generating article 200 is not limited. The aerosol-generating article 200 may include a functional segment and an aerosol-generating substrate, wherein the functional segment is disposed at one end of the aerosol-generating substrate along a length direction.

[0062] It should be noted that the aerosol-generating article 200 relies on the aerosol-generating substrate to generate aerosol, and the functional section does not generate aerosol.

[0063] The functional section may include a cooling section for cooling the aerosol to reduce its temperature and alleviate the "burning mouth" phenomenon when the user inhales the aerosol. The functional section may also include a support section, which has a certain structural strength and serves to limit the axial position of the aerosol-generating matrix. The functional section may also include a filtering section for filtering the aerosol.

[0064] The aerosol-generating article 200 may further include an outer wrapping layer that wraps around the functional segment and the outer periphery of the aerosol-generating substrate. Alternatively, the aerosol-generating article 200 may be devoid of an outer wrapping layer. Specifically, in the embodiments of the present disclosure, an aerosol-generating article 200 without an outer wrapping layer is used as an example.

[0065] The material of the aerosol-generating substrate is not limited. For example, the aerosol-generating substrate includes, but is not limited to, medicines, nicotine-containing materials, or nicotine-free materials.

[0066] In one example, the aerosol-generating substrate is provided with macroscopic internal airflow channels. The aerosol-generating substrate can be manufactured by extrusion, die-casting, or the like, and the internal airflow channels can be directly formed by extrusion, die-casting, or the like. Of course, the aerosol-generating substrate can also have microscopic vents, which is not a limitation here.

[0067] The shape of the aerosol-generating article 200 is not limited. For example, the cross-section of the aerosol-generating article 200 on a plane perpendicular to its axis can be one of circular, polygonal, elliptical, and racetrack-shaped.

[0068] Among them, the runway shape refers to a shape similar to an athletic track, which is composed of two semicircles and two parallel straight sides alternately connected.

[0069] It should be noted that the maximum outer contour dimension of the cross section may be between 6 mm and 7.3 mm, for example, 6 mm, 6.5 mm, 7 mm, 7.3 mm, etc.

[0070] The length of the aerosol-generating article 200 is not limited. For example, it can be between 8 mm and 15 mm, such as 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, 15 mm, etc.

[0071] The shape and size of the accommodating chamber 10a are not limited. For example, the size of the accommodating chamber 10a is designed to be slightly larger than the size of the aerosol-generating article 200. This allows a gap to be formed between the aerosol-generating article 200 and the wall of the accommodating chamber 10a. Airflow reaching the opening 112a can pass through this gap to the side of the accommodating chamber 10a facing away from the opening 112a, and then flow through the interior of the aerosol-generating article 200, thereby carrying away the aerosol generated by the atomization of the aerosol-generating article 200 for inhalation by the user.

[0072] The aerosol generating device 100 further includes a cap assembly 20 , which is rotatably disposed on the shell assembly 10 . That is, a user can operate the cap assembly 20 to rotate it relative to the shell assembly 10 .

[0073] The lid assembly 20 is configured to have an open state and a closed state. The lid assembly 20 can be switched from the closed state to the open state by flipping, and drives the aerosol generating article 200 to move from the first side of the accommodating cavity 10a to the second side of the accommodating cavity 10a.

[0074] Specifically, the first side of the accommodating cavity 10a is the bottom side of the accommodating cavity 10a, and the second side of the accommodating cavity 10a is the top side of the accommodating cavity 10a. Of course, the bottom side of the accommodating cavity 10a does not necessarily mean that the accommodating cavity 10a must have a bottom cover. The accommodating cavity 10a may have a bottom cover or not, and this is not limited here.

[0075] It should be noted that the cover assembly 20 can also be switched from the open state to the closed state by flipping.

[0076] The first side of the cover assembly 20 is rotatably connected to the first side of the shell assembly 10. The second side of the cover assembly 20 rotates around the first side of the cover assembly 20, which is flipped.

[0077] It should be noted that, in the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, the first side and the second side of any component are regarded as two opposite sides of the component.

[0078] It is understood that rotation has two directions: clockwise and counterclockwise. In the disclosed embodiment, the side where the lid assembly 20 and the housing assembly 10 are rotatably connected is referred to as the right side. That is, the first side of the lid assembly 20 is the right side, and the second side of the lid assembly 20 is the left side. Turning the lid assembly 20 clockwise switches it from the closed state to the open state, and turning the lid assembly 20 counterclockwise switches it from the open state to the closed state.

[0079] It can be understood that the cover assembly 20 reaches the open state when it is flipped clockwise to the extreme position, and reaches the closed state when it is flipped counterclockwise to the extreme position.

[0080] It should be noted that the extreme position of flipping in a certain direction refers to a position where the device cannot be flipped further in that direction.

[0081] Please refer to Figures 3, 4 and 6 in combination. When the cover assembly 20 is in the closed state, the cover assembly 20 is located above the opening 112a. The cover assembly 20 can limit the aerosol generating product 200 in the accommodating cavity 10a. In this way, the aerosol generating product 200 can be limited to the accommodating cavity 10a and atomized to obtain an aerosol.

[0082] When the cover assembly 20 is in the open state, the second side of the cover assembly 20 is separated from the second side of the shell assembly 10, so that the accommodating chamber 10a can be exposed to the outside through the opening 112a. At the same time, the aerosol generating product 200 moves along the first side of the accommodating chamber 10a toward the second side of the accommodating chamber 10a, so that the aerosol generating product 200 is closer to the outside. This makes it convenient for the user to remove the used aerosol generating product 200 from the accommodating chamber 10a. At the same time, the new aerosol generating product 200 can be placed into the accommodating chamber 10a through the opening 112a, thereby completing the replacement of the aerosol generating product 200 more conveniently.

[0083] It is understood that when the user needs to replace the aerosol-generating product 200, they simply switch the lid assembly 20 from a closed state to an open state, and the lid assembly 20 is controlled to eject the aerosol-generating product 200. This structure is simple to operate and convenient for the user. It should be noted that when the lid assembly 20 is in the open state, the relative position of the aerosol-generating product 200 and the accommodating chamber 10a is not limited. For example, when the lid assembly 20 is in the open state, the aerosol-generating product 200 is still entirely within the accommodating chamber 10a, but is closer to the opening 112a than when it is closed. In this embodiment, the user can remove the aerosol-generating product 200 by inserting a hand into the accommodating chamber 10a or using some tool.

[0084] For another example, the lid assembly 20 switches from a closed state to an open state to drive at least a portion of the aerosol-generating article 200 out of the accommodating chamber 10a through the opening 112a. In other words, when the lid assembly 20 is in the open state, at least a portion of the aerosol-generating article 200 is located outside the accommodating chamber 10a, making it more convenient for the user to manually replace the aerosol-generating article 200.

[0085] It should be noted that the lid assembly 20 can be switched between the closed and open states and can drive the aerosol-generating article 200 to move from the first side of the accommodating chamber 10a to the second side of the accommodating chamber 10a in any manner. For example, referring to Figures 3, 4, and 6, the aerosol-generating device 100 further includes a drive assembly 30 drivingly connected to the lid assembly 20. The lid assembly 20 can be flipped to drive the drive assembly 30 to move, and the drive assembly 30 thereby drives the aerosol-generating article 200 to move within the accommodating chamber 10a.

[0086] Specifically, when the cover assembly 20 switches from a closed state to an open state, it can drive the driving assembly 30 to move. The driving assembly 30 can push the aerosol generating product 200 to generate a certain displacement in the accommodating cavity 10a by contacting the aerosol generating product 200.

[0087] In this embodiment, the drive assembly 30 can provide a certain force to the aerosol generating product 200, so that the aerosol generating product 200 adhered to the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity 10a can be released from the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity 10a, and continue to move the aerosol generating product 200 in the accommodating cavity 10a under the action of the drive assembly 30.

[0088] It can be understood that, when the cover assembly 20 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the drive assembly 30 will invade the accommodating cavity 10a and occupy the space originally used to accommodate the aerosol generating product 200. Therefore, when the cover assembly 20 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the drive assembly 30 can also generate movement to withdraw from the space originally used to accommodate the aerosol generating product 200. In this way, the accommodation of the replaced aerosol generating product 200 in the accommodating cavity 10a will not be affected.

[0089] It can be understood that when an aerosol generating product 200 without being wrapped in paper or aluminum foil is used, even if the heated aerosol generating product 200 becomes stuck to the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity 10a, the driving component 30 can drive the aerosol generating product 200 to separate from the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity 10a through movement, and can move within the accommodating cavity 10a at the same time. Therefore, the aerosol generating device 100 of this structure can use an aerosol generating matrix 200 without being wrapped in paper or aluminum foil. During the user's inhalation process, no odor (paper odor) will be generated, and the user experience will be better.

[0090] In one embodiment, the cover assembly 20 switches from a closed state to an open state to drive the driving assembly 30 to move from the first side of the accommodating chamber 10 a to the second side of the accommodating chamber 10 a .

[0091] That is, when the cover assembly 20 switches from the closed state to the open state, the drive assembly 30 moves in the accommodating chamber 10a toward the side close to the opening 112a, thereby driving the aerosol generating product 200 to move in the direction away from the first side of the accommodating chamber 10a.

[0092] 3 and 4 , the driving assembly 30 includes a driving member 31 disposed on a side of the accommodating chamber 10a away from the opening 112a . At least a portion of the driving member 31 can extend into or out of the accommodating chamber 10a under the action of the cover assembly 20 .

[0093] It can be understood that, in this embodiment, the force for pushing the aerosol-generating article 200 to move within the accommodating chamber 10 a is transmitted to the aerosol-generating article 200 via the driving member 31 .

[0094] The driving member 31 is disposed on the side of the accommodating chamber 10a facing away from the opening 112a. In some embodiments, when the driving member 31 drives the aerosol-generating article 200 to move within the accommodating chamber 10a, the driving member 31 contacts the end surface of the aerosol-generating article 200 away from the opening 112a, thereby allowing the force to act on the end surface of the aerosol-generating article 200 away from the opening 112a. In this way, the entire aerosol-generating article 200 is subjected to the force, resulting in a more uniform force applied to the entire aerosol-generating article 200, making it easier to remove the entire aerosol-generating article 200 from the accommodating chamber 10a, and reducing the risk of residual debris of the aerosol-generating article 200 in the accommodating chamber 10a.

[0095] It should be noted that, when the driving member 31 propels the aerosol-generating article 200 within the accommodating chamber 10a, the contact area between the driving member 31 and the end surface of the aerosol-generating article 200 is not limited. For example, the contact area can be as close as possible to the area of ​​the end surface of the aerosol-generating article 200. This reduces the pressure on the end surface of the aerosol-generating article 200, thereby reducing the risk of the aerosol-generating article 200 being damaged by the force, and further reducing the risk of residual debris of the aerosol-generating article 200 in the accommodating chamber 10a.

[0096] In other embodiments, when the driving member 31 drives the aerosol-generating article 200 to move in the accommodating chamber 10 a , the driving member 31 may also contact the side wall of the aerosol-generating article 200 to push the aerosol-generating article 200 to move.

[0097] In some other embodiments, the driving member 31 may not be in contact with the aerosol-generating article 200 . For example, the aerosol-generating article 200 may be driven to move within the accommodating chamber 10 a by magnetic force, pneumatic force, or the like.

[0098] It should be noted that the material of the driving member 31 is not limited. Since at least a portion of the driving member 31 needs to penetrate into the accommodating cavity 10a, it can be made of high-temperature resistant plastic such as PPSU, PEEK or PPA.

[0099] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figures 3 and 4. The shell assembly 10 has a guide channel 13a connected to the accommodating chamber 10a. The guide channel 13a is arranged on the side of the accommodating chamber 10a away from the outlet 112a. At least a portion of the driving member 31 is movably arranged in the guide channel 13a. The cover assembly 20 can be flipped to drive at least a portion of the driving member 31 to reciprocate along the guide channel 13a.

[0100] It will be appreciated that, in this embodiment, the axial direction of the guide channel 13a is parallel to the direction of the centerline of the opening 112a. When the lid assembly 20 switches from a closed state to an open state, the driving member 31 moves axially along the guide channel 13a toward the end near the opening 112a. At least a portion of the driving member 31 may penetrate into the accommodating chamber 10a and propel the aerosol-generating article 200 along its own axial direction. The aerosol-generating article 200 may move closer to the opening 112, or at least a portion may be removed from the accommodating chamber 10a through the opening 112a.

[0101] The guide channel 13a can provide a certain guiding function for the driving member 31, so that the direction of the force transmitted by the driving member 31 to the aerosol generating product 200 is continuously parallel to the axial direction of the aerosol generating product 200, thereby reducing the risk of the aerosol generating product 200 being scratched against the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity 10a during the process of moving from the first side of the accommodating cavity 10a to the second side of the accommodating cavity 10a, and the risk of residual debris in the accommodating cavity 10a.

[0102] The shape of the guide channel 13a is not limited. In some embodiments, it can be cylindrical. Furthermore, a portion of the driver 31 disposed within the guide channel 13a can also be cylindrically configured to match the guide channel 13a. This prevents interference between the driver 31 and the surrounding wall of the guide channel 13a during reciprocating motion within the guide channel 13a, thereby improving the reliability of the driver 31's motion.

[0103] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , the driving assembly 30 further includes a third sealing member 37 . The third sealing member 37 is sandwiched between the peripheral wall of the guide channel 13 a and the driving member 31 .

[0104] It is understood that the guide channel 13a is connected to the accommodating chamber 10a, and the aerosol generated by atomization in the accommodating chamber 10a may flow out through the gap between the peripheral wall of the guide channel 13a and the driving member 31. The third sealing member 37 can provide a certain sealing effect on the gap between the peripheral wall of the guide channel 13a and the driving member 31, thereby reducing the risk of aerosol diffusing into the interior of the aerosol generating device 100 through the gap between the guide channel 13a and the driving member 31 and affecting the lifespan of other components.

[0105] The material of the third sealing member 37 is not limited. For example, it can be made of high-temperature resistant silicone.

[0106] It should be noted that the manner in which the cover assembly 20 flips to drive at least a portion of the drive member 31 to reciprocate through the guide channel 13a is not limited. For example, the drive assembly 30 further includes a connector 32, the ends of which are respectively connected to the cover assembly 20 and the drive member 31, thereby enabling linkage between the two.

[0107] The connection method between the connecting member 32 and the cover assembly 20 and the driving member 31 is not limited. In some embodiments, referring to Figures 3, 4 and 6, the opposite ends of the connecting member 32 are rotatably connected to the driving member 31 and the cover assembly 20 respectively.

[0108] Specifically, the cover assembly 20 flips over to drive the connecting member 32 to rotate around the first side of the cover assembly 20. During this process, the motion trajectory of any point on the connecting member 32 is an arc with the first side of the cover assembly 20 as the center. Since the connecting member 32 is rotatably connected to the cover assembly 20 and the driving member 31 respectively, the angle between the connecting member 32 and the driving member 31 or the cover assembly 20 can be changed.

[0109] Under the limitation of the guide channel 13a, a part of the arc-shaped displacement of the connecting member 32 can be decomposed into the displacement generated by driving the driving member 31 to move axially through the guide channel 13a. At the same time, the connecting member 32 can rotate around the cover assembly 20 and the driving member 31 respectively, thereby eliminating the other part of the arc-shaped displacement through the displacement generated by its own posture change.

[0110] In other embodiments, at least one of the driving member 31 and the cover assembly 20 is movably connected to the connecting member 32 .

[0111] It should be noted that the movable connection between the two means that one of them can produce relative displacement on the other.

[0112] Specifically, the following example is taken to illustrate that one end of the connecting member 32 is rotatably connected to the driving member 31 and the other end is fixedly connected to the cover assembly 20 .

[0113] The cover assembly 20 flips, causing the end of the connector 32 closest to the driver 31 to rotate about the first side of the cover assembly 20. During this process, the end of the connector 32 closest to the driver 31 follows an arc-shaped motion trajectory centered on the first side of the cover assembly 20. Within the confines of the guide channel 13a, a portion of the connector 32's arc-shaped displacement can be decomposed into the displacement caused by the axial movement of the driver 31 through the guide channel 13a. Simultaneously, the connector 32 moves relative to the driver 31, thereby canceling the remaining portion of the arc-shaped displacement.

[0114] The shape of the connecting member 32 is not limited. For example, it can be a bent rod. The bent rod-shaped connecting member 32 has better structural strength.

[0115] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 3 , FIG. 4 and FIG. 6 , the driving assembly 30 further includes a first elastic member 33 , which is configured to provide a driving force for driving the driving member 31 to move toward the opening 112 a through the guide channel 13 a .

[0116] The type of the first elastic member 33 is not limited, and can be, for example, a spring or other product made of a material capable of generating restorable elastic deformation.

[0117] In this embodiment, the driving force for pushing the driving member 31 to move along the guide channel 13a toward the opening 112a is provided by the first elastic member 33. At the same time, through the connecting member 32, the driving force provided by the first elastic member 33 can also help push the lid assembly 20 to flip to the open state, making the user feel better when switching the lid assembly 20 to the open state.

[0118] Specifically, when the cover assembly 20 is in the closed state, the first elastic member 33 generates elastic deformation and the aerosol generating product 200 is abutted against the cover assembly 20 through the driving member 31. In the process of switching the cover assembly 20 to the open state, the cover assembly 20 cancels the limit on the aerosol generating product 200. In this way, the first elastic member 33 restores the elastic deformation and gives the driving member 31 an axial driving force along the guide channel 13a. The driving member 31 then transmits this driving force to the aerosol generating product 200. This driving force can release the bonding relationship between the aerosol generating product 200 and the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity 10a, and enable the aerosol generating product 200 to move along the first side of the accommodating cavity 10a to the second side of the accommodating cavity 10a, and even enable the aerosol generating product 200 to at least partially leave the accommodating cavity 10a through the opening 112a, thereby facilitating user replacement.

[0119] Furthermore, under the action of the connecting member 32, this driving force is transmitted to the cover assembly 20 through the connecting member 32, thereby driving the cover assembly 20 to continue to flip to the open state. During the process of switching the cover assembly 20 to the open state, it can be driven by the driving force of the first elastic member 33, so that the cover assembly 20 feels better when flipping.

[0120] It can be understood that, in the open state, the first elastic member 33 may still be in a state of elastic deformation, that is, the first elastic member 33 can continue to provide driving force. At this time, the first elastic member 33 transmits the driving force to the cover assembly 20 via the connecting member 32, so that the cover assembly 20 can be maintained in the open state. In this way, the user does not need to manually keep the cover assembly 20 in the open state, thereby making it more convenient to replace the aerosol generating product 200.

[0121] Of course, when the cover assembly 20 is in the open state, the first elastic member 33 can also be in a critical state, that is, it just does not produce elastic deformation. The first elastic member 33 can also keep the cover assembly 20 in the open state by maintaining its critical state.

[0122] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1, 3 and 4, the drive assembly 30 further includes a mounting base 34 disposed on the shell assembly 10, one of the drive member 31 and the mounting base 34 is provided with a guide column 34a, and the other is provided with a guide groove 311a, and the guide column 34a is disposed in the guide groove 311a and can reciprocate along the guide groove 311a.

[0123] The mounting seat 34 can be understood as the mounting base of the driving member 31. At the same time, through the cooperation of the guide column 34a and the guide groove 311a, the movement direction of the driving member 31 can be further strengthened, so that the driving member 31 can stably move along the axial direction of the guide channel 13a and push the aerosol generating product 200 along the axial direction of the aerosol generating product 200.

[0124] The shape of the guide post 34a is not limited, and can be, for example, cylindrical, prismatic, etc.

[0125] The shape of the guide groove 311 a can be designed to match the shape of the guide post 34 a .

[0126] The number of guide posts 34a is not limited. The number of guide slots 311a corresponds to the number of guide posts 34a. For example, the number of guide posts 34a and guide slots 311a can be two or more. The two or more guide posts 34a and guide slots 311a cooperate to make the limiting relationship between the mounting base 34 and the driving member 31 more reliable.

[0127] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 3 and 6, the driving member 31 is provided with a guide groove 311a, and the mounting seat 34 is provided with a guide column 34a. The guide column 34a has a mounting groove 34b inside. The mounting groove 34b is connected to the guide groove 311a, and the mounting groove 34b is used to install the first elastic member 33.

[0128] In this embodiment, the two ends of the first elastic member 33 are connected to the bottom of the mounting groove 34b and the bottom of the guide groove 311a, respectively. The mounting groove 34b facilitates the installation of the first elastic member 33 and also provides a certain limit for the first elastic member 33, allowing it to elastically deform along its axial direction as much as possible, reducing the risk of distortion under force. In this way, the first elastic member 33 can more stably provide driving force to the driving member 31 along the axial direction of the guide channel 13a.

[0129] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figures 3 and 6. The driving member 31 includes a support body 311 and a driving column 312 arranged on one side of the support body 311. At least a portion of the driving column 312 is movably arranged in the guide channel 13a; a guide groove 311a is provided on the side of the support body 311 facing away from the driving column 312, and a connecting position 311b is provided on the side of the support body 311 facing the driving column 312. One end of the connecting member 32 is connected to the connecting position 311b.

[0130] In this embodiment, the support body 311 is the main structure of the driving member 31 , the driving column 312 is used to transmit the driving force to the aerosol generating product 200 , and the connecting position 311 b can facilitate the connection between the connecting member 32 and the driving member 31 .

[0131] The shape of the support 311 is not limited, and it may be a flat plate, for example.

[0132] The connection position 311 b may be a protrusion formed by protruding from the surface of the support body 311 .

[0133] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3, the aerosol generating device 100 also includes a first rotating shaft 40, and one side of the cover assembly 20 is rotatably connected to the shell assembly 10 via the first rotating shaft 40; the driving assembly 30 includes a second rotating shaft 35 and a third rotating shaft 36, one end of the connecting member 32 is rotatably connected to the cover assembly 20 via the second rotating shaft 35, and the other end is rotatably connected to the driving member 31 via the third rotating shaft 36.

[0134] There is no limitation on the types of the first rotating shaft 40, the second rotating shaft 35 and the third rotating shaft 36. For example, they may be pins.

[0135] The first rotating shaft 40 , the second rotating shaft 35 and the third rotating shaft 36 can facilitate rotatable connection between the connecting member 32 and the cover assembly 20 or the driving member 31 .

[0136] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 3 to 6, the line connecting the rotation center of the second rotating shaft 35 and the rotation center of the third rotating shaft 36 is defined as the critical line Z. When the cover assembly 20 is in the closed state, the rotation center of the first rotating shaft 40 and the accommodating cavity 10a are located on the same side of the critical line Z. When the cover assembly 20 is in the open state, the rotation center of the first rotating shaft 40 and the accommodating cavity 10a are respectively located on opposite sides of the critical line Z.

[0137] As shown in FIG3 , FIG5 and FIG6 , when the lid assembly 20 switches between the closed state and the open state, the relative posture of the critical line Z also changes.

[0138] For the convenience of description, an example is given in which the cover assembly 20 is in the open state and the side where the rotation center of the first rotating shaft 40 is located is the right side of the critical line Z.

[0139] The distance between the rotation center of the first rotating shaft 40 and the rotation center of the third rotating shaft 36 is the first distance, the distance between the rotation center of the first rotating shaft 40 and the rotation center of the second rotating shaft 35 is the second distance, and the distance between the rotation center of the second rotating shaft 35 and the rotation center of the third rotating shaft 36 is the third distance.

[0140] It will be appreciated that in this embodiment, the sum of the second distance and the third distance will never be less than the first distance during the process of the lid assembly 20 switching between the open and closed states. When the lid assembly 20 is switched so that the rotation center of the first rotating shaft 40 is located on the critical line Z, the sum of the second distance and the third distance is equal to the first distance.

[0141] When the cover assembly 20 switches between the closed state and the open state, the rotation center of the first rotating shaft 40 is relatively fixed. By making the two ends of the connecting member 32 rotate around the cover assembly 20 and the driving member 31 respectively to change the direction of the critical line Z, the rotation center of the first rotating shaft 40 can be changed relative to the orientation of the critical line Z.

[0142] The process of switching the cover assembly 20 from the closed state to the open state includes: a first process in which the rotation center of the first rotating shaft 40 moves from the left side of the critical line Z to the critical line Z, and a second process in which the rotation center of the first rotating shaft 40 moves from the critical line Z to the right side of the critical line Z.

[0143] It should be noted that in the disclosed embodiment, the movement of the rotation center of the first rotating shaft 40 does not mean that it actually moves, but rather that it moves relative to the critical line Z. In other words, in the disclosed embodiment, the direction of the critical line Z is actually constantly changing, while the rotation center of the first rotating shaft 40 does not move.

[0144] During the first process, the first distance gradually increases, and the driving member 31, under the action of the connecting member 32, moves through the guide channel 13a toward the side away from the opening 112a, thereby compressing the first elastic member 33. When the rotation center of the first rotating shaft 40 is located on the critical line Z, the driving member 31 moves to the extreme position away from the opening 112a. The lid assembly 20 continues to flip and enters the second process. At this time, the first elastic member 33 is no longer subjected to the force along the guide channel 13a in the direction away from the opening 112a. As a result, the first elastic member 33 can push the driving member 31 through the guide channel 13a toward the side closer to the opening 112a, thereby pushing the aerosol-generating article 200. At the same time, the driving force provided by the first elastic member 33 can be transmitted to the second rotating shaft 35 through the connecting member 32, thereby pushing the second rotating shaft 35 to rotate clockwise about the first rotating shaft 40, thereby assisting the lid assembly 20 in flipping to the open state and maintaining the lid assembly 20 in the open state.

[0145] The process of switching the cover assembly 20 from the open state to the closed state includes: a third process in which the rotation center of the first rotating shaft 40 moves from the right side of the critical line Z to the critical line Z, and a fourth process in which the rotation center of the first rotating shaft 40 moves from the critical line Z to the left side of the critical line Z.

[0146] During the third process, the first distance gradually increases. Under the action of the connecting member 32, the driving member 31 moves through the guide channel 13a toward the side away from the opening 112a, thereby compressing the first elastic member 33 and causing the driving member 31 to withdraw from the space containing the aerosol-generating product 200. When the rotation center of the first rotating shaft 40 is located on the critical line Z, the driving member 31 moves to the extreme position away from the opening 112a. The lid assembly 20 continues to flip and enters the fourth process. At this point, the first elastic member 33 is no longer subjected to a force along the guide channel 13a toward the side away from the opening 112a. The first elastic member 33 can push the driving member 31 through the guide channel 13a toward the side closer to the opening 112a, allowing the aerosol-generating product 200 to abut against the lid assembly 20. This allows the lid assembly 20, when provided with an airflow path, to provide a certain degree of sealing for the airflow path, allowing the airflow reaching the opening 112a to flow as much as possible into the gap between the aerosol-generating product 200 and the wall of the accommodating chamber 10a. At the same time, the driving force provided by the first elastic member 33 can be transmitted to the second rotating shaft 35 through the connecting member 32, thereby pushing the second rotating shaft 35 to rotate counterclockwise around the first rotating shaft 40, thereby helping the cover assembly 20 to flip to the closed state and enable the cover assembly 20 to remain in the closed state.

[0147] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 3 and 4, when the cover assembly 20 is in a closed state, the drive assembly 30 can apply a first torque to the cover assembly 20, and the side of the cover assembly 20 away from the first rotating shaft 40 abuts against the shell assembly 10 under the action of the first torque. When the cover assembly 20 is in an open state, the drive assembly 30 can apply a second torque to the cover assembly 20. The first torque and the second torque can be used to drive the cover assembly 20 to rotate in two opposite directions around the first rotating shaft 40, respectively.

[0148] The first torque can enable the cover assembly 20 to remain in the closed state, so that the sealing performance of the cover assembly 20 is better, and the possibility of air leakage of the aerosol generating device 100 during use is reduced; at the same time, when the cover assembly 20 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the first torque can drive the cover assembly 20 to flip counterclockwise, thereby assisting the cover assembly 20 to flip to the closed state.

[0149] The second torque can keep the cover assembly 20 in the open state, making it more convenient for the user to replace the aerosol generating product 200; at the same time, when the cover assembly 20 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the second torque can drive the cover assembly 20 to flip clockwise, thereby assisting the cover assembly 20 to flip to the open state.

[0150] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figures 3 and 4. The shell assembly 10 includes a shell 11, a heat pipe 12 and a base 13. The shell 11 is provided with a receiving space 11a and an opening 112a. The base 13 is arranged in the receiving space 11a and connected to the shell 11. One end of the heat pipe 12 is communicated with the opening 112a, and the other end is arranged on the base 13 and defines a receiving cavity 10a with the base 13. The cover assembly 20 is rotatably arranged on the shell 11.

[0151] At least a portion of the housing 11 may serve as the exterior appearance of the aerosol generating device 100 , and the accommodating space 11 a may facilitate the placement of the base 13 and the heating tube 12 .

[0152] The material of the heating tube 12 is not limited. For example, it can be stainless steel or quartz. The heating tube 12 is used to heat the aerosol-generating article 200 and generate aerosol. In other words, the aerosol-generating article 200 of the present embodiment is heated circumferentially.

[0153] The heating technology of the heating tube 12 is not limited, and can be, for example, electromagnetic induction heating or resistance heating.

[0154] The seat body 13 is provided with the aforementioned guide channel 13 a.

[0155] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 3, 4 and 8, the housing 11 includes an outer shell 111 and a connecting cover 112. The outer shell 111 is provided with an opening 111a. The connecting cover 112 is provided at the opening 111a and defines a receiving space 11a with the outer shell 111. The opening 112a is provided on the connecting cover 112, and the cover assembly 20 is rotatably provided on the outer shell 111 and / or the connecting cover 112.

[0156] By connecting the cover 112 and the shell 111 , the forming of the accommodating space 11 a can be facilitated, thereby reducing the difficulty of the production process of the shell 11 and improving the production efficiency.

[0157] Furthermore, the mounting base 34 of the driving assembly 30 is arranged in the accommodating space 11a and is connected to the shell 111, that is, the shell 111 is the installation base of the aerosol generating device 100, and the base body 13 is also connected to the shell 111. The two ends of the heating tube 12 are arranged on the connecting cover 112 and the base body 13, thereby achieving fixation.

[0158] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1 and 3, the first side of the cover assembly 20 is rotatably connected to the first side of the shell assembly 10, the second side of the shell assembly 10 is provided with a closing portion 112b, and the second side of the cover assembly 20 and the closing portion 112b are detachably provided.

[0159] Specifically, when the lid assembly 20 is in the closed state, the second side of the lid assembly 20 is in contact with the closing portion 112b, and when the lid assembly 20 is in the open state, the second side of the lid assembly 20 is separated from the closing portion 112b. In the closed state, the closing portion 112b allows for a better contact between the second side of the lid assembly 20 and the second side of the shell assembly 10, thereby improving the sealing effect of the aerosol generating device 100. At the same time, the second side of the lid assembly 20 is detachable from the closing portion 112b, which does not affect the lid assembly 20 from switching to the open state.

[0160] When the cover assembly 20 is in the closed state, the second side of the cover assembly 20 and the closing portion 112b are attached in any manner. In some embodiments, a fastening connection or the like may be used.

[0161] In some other embodiments, the second side of the cover assembly 20 and the closing portion 112b may simply be in contact with each other.

[0162] In some other embodiments, please continue to refer to Figures 1 and 3. The cover assembly 20 includes a first clamping portion 21 and an outer cover 22. The first side of the outer cover 22 is rotatably connected to the first side of the shell assembly 10. The first clamping portion 21 is arranged on the second side of the outer cover 22. The closing portion 112b is the second clamping portion. When the cover assembly 20 is in the closed state, the first clamping portion 21 is clamped with the second clamping portion.

[0163] The second side of the cover assembly 20 and the closing portion 112b are connected by a snap-fit ​​connection, which has a relatively simple structure and is easy to operate, making it convenient for the cover assembly 20 to switch between the open state and the closed state.

[0164] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1, 3 and 6 in combination. The first clamping portion 21 is a clamping buckle 23, and the second clamping portion has a clamping surface 112c. The clamping buckle 23 is rotatably connected to the second side of the outer cover 22. The clamping buckle 23 is separated from or clamped to the clamping surface 112c by rotating relative to the outer cover 22.

[0165] Specifically, when the cover assembly 20 is switched to the closed state, the buckle 23 is engaged with the engaging surface 112 c , and when the cover assembly 20 is switched to the open state, the buckle 23 is separated from the engaging surface 112 c .

[0166] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1, 3 and 6, the cover assembly 20 also includes a second elastic member 24, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the buckle 23 and the outer cover 22. When the outer cover 22 switches from an open state to a closed state, the second elastic member 24 can apply a third torque to the buckle 23 so that the buckle 23 is engaged with the engaging surface 112c.

[0167] The material of the second elastic member 24 is not limited. For example, it can be made of stainless steel or piano wire to provide elasticity so that the buckle 23 can be stably buckled on the clamping surface 112c.

[0168] The specific structure of the buckle 23 is not limited. For example, the buckle 23 includes a connecting body 231 and an operating end 232 and a clamping end 233 disposed at both ends of the connecting body 231. The cover assembly 20 also includes a fourth rotating shaft 26. The connecting body 231 is rotatably connected to the outer cover 22 via the fourth rotating shaft 26. The operating end 232 is connected to the second elastic member 24, and the clamping end 233 is used to clamp with the clamping surface 112c.

[0169] When the cover assembly 20 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the operating end 232 can be pressed to rotate the clamping end 233 around the fourth rotation axis 26, thereby separating the clamping end 233 from the clamping surface 112c, and the cover assembly 20 as a whole can be flipped to the open state.

[0170] When the lid assembly 20 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the operating end 232 can be pressed, causing the clamping end 233 to rotate about the fourth rotation axis 26. In this way, the clamping end 233 does not interfere with the second clamping portion during the process of switching the lid assembly 20 to the closed state. At the same time, when the operating end 232 is pressed, the second elastic member 24 can produce elastic deformation. When the operating end 232 is released, the second elastic member 24 recovers its elastic deformation and pushes the clamping end 233 to rotate about the fourth rotation axis 26, so that the clamping end 233 is clamped to the clamping surface 112c. Due to the action of the second elastic member 24, the clamping effect between the clamping end 233 and the clamping surface 112c is more stable.

[0171] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 3 , FIG. 6 and FIG. 8 , the shell assembly 10 is provided with a rotation-stopping portion 112 d , and the rotation-stopping portion 112 d is used to stop the cover assembly 20 from rotating when the cover assembly 20 switches from the closed state to the open state.

[0172] By providing the anti-rotation portion 112d, the cover assembly 20 will not overturn during the process of switching from the closed state to the open state. When the anti-rotation portion 112d stops the cover assembly 20 from rotating, the cover assembly 20 is in the open state.

[0173] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 3, 4 and 8, the shell assembly 10 includes an outer shell 111 and a connecting cover 112. The outer shell 111 is provided with an opening 111a. The connecting cover 112 is provided at the opening 111a and defines a receiving space 11a with the outer shell 111. The receiving cavity 10a is provided in the receiving space 11a, and the opening 112a is provided on the connecting cover 112.

[0174] In this embodiment, the shell assembly 10 may further include a heating pipe 12 and a base body 13 , and the accommodating cavity 10 a is defined and formed by the heating pipe 12 and the base body 13 .

[0175] The cover assembly 20 includes a cover portion 2211 and a connecting portion 2212. One end of the connecting portion 2212 is set on the cover portion 2211, and the other end extends into the accommodating space 11a through the opening 111a and is rotatably connected to the shell 111. The connecting portion 2212 rotates relative to the shell 111 so that the cover portion 2211 selectively opens or closes the opening 112a.

[0176] The connecting portion 2212 is rotatably connected to the housing 111 via the first rotating shaft 40 of the aerosol generating device 100 . When the aerosol generating device 100 further includes a driving assembly 30 , the connecting member 32 of the driving assembly 30 is rotatably connected to the connecting portion 2212 via the second rotating shaft 35 of the driving assembly 30 .

[0177] Through the connection portion 2212 , at least a portion of the cover assembly 20 can extend into the accommodating space 11 a and can be linked with the driving assembly 30 of the aerosol generating device 100 .

[0178] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 3 and 8, the anti-rotation portion 112d is located on the side of the connecting cover 112 facing the accommodating chamber 10a. When the cover assembly 20 is in the open state, the end of the connecting portion 2212 away from the cover portion 2211 abuts against the anti-rotation portion 112d.

[0179] The abutment structure is relatively simple and has relatively high reliability. After the cover assembly 20 is flipped over and the end of the connecting portion 2212 away from the cover portion 2211 abuts against the anti-rotation portion 112d, the end of the connecting portion 2212 away from the cover portion 2211 can no longer continue to flip in this direction, thereby achieving anti-rotation of the cover assembly 20 and allowing the cover assembly 20 to remain in an open state.

[0180] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1, 3 and 6, the cover assembly 20 includes an outer cover 22, the outer cover 22 includes a main body 221 and an air outlet unit 222, the main body 221 has a first installation channel 2211a, the air outlet unit 222 has a suction air duct 222a, at least a portion of the air outlet unit 222 is disposed in the first installation channel 2211a, and the suction air duct 222a is connected to the accommodating chamber 10a.

[0181] The material of the body 221 is not limited. For example, it can be high-temperature resistant plastic such as PPSU, PEEK or PPA.

[0182] Specifically, the body 221 is composed of a cover portion 2211 and a connecting portion 2212 .

[0183] Furthermore, when the cover assembly 20 further includes a buckle 23 , a fourth rotating shaft 26 and a second elastic member 24 , the body 221 is used to fix and install the buckle 23 , the fourth rotating shaft 26 and the second elastic member 24 .

[0184] The buckle 23 , the fourth rotating shaft 26 and the second elastic member 24 are installed on the second side of the cover portion 2211 of the body 221 . The cover portion 2211 has a first installation channel 2211 a .

[0185] The inhalation passage 222a is used for the user to inhale the aerosol. It will be appreciated that when the lid assembly 20 is in the closed position, the wall surface at the end edge of the inhalation passage 222a abuts against the end surface of the aerosol-generating article 200 near the opening 112a. This creates a certain sealing effect, allowing airflow reaching the opening to enter the gap between the aerosol-generating article 200 and the wall of the accommodating chamber 10a as much as possible, and then flow through the interior of the aerosol-generating article 200, carrying the aerosol, into the inhalation passage 222a for inhalation by the user.

[0186] The air outlet unit 222 can have a filtering function, that is, the aerosol generating device 100 has a filtering function. In this way, there is no need to add a filtering section to the aerosol generating product 200. Compared with traditional aerosol generating products 200, the aerosol generating product 200 without paper or aluminum foil wrapping on the outside does not need to design structures such as a roll paper, a support section, a cooling section and a filtering section, which is beneficial to reducing the cost of the aerosol generating product 200 and reducing the packaging volume of the aerosol generating product 200.

[0187] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1 and 3, the air outlet unit 222 includes a suction piece 2222 and a sleeve 2221 provided with a second mounting channel 2221a. The sleeve 2221 is arranged in the first mounting channel 2211a, and part of the suction piece 2222 is arranged in the second mounting channel 2221a. The suction piece 2222 and part of the second mounting channel 2221a together constitute the suction airway 222a.

[0188] The suction piece 2222 may be a filter, that is, the suction piece 2222 has a filtering function.

[0189] The material of the suction piece 2222 is not limited, and can be, for example, high temperature resistant plastic PEEK.

[0190] The suction piece 2222 is a component that is in direct contact with the user's oral cavity, and the aerosol enters the user's oral cavity through the suction piece 2222 .

[0191] In this embodiment, the suction piece 2222 does not occupy all the space of the second installation channel 2221a. That is, there is a space at one end of the second installation channel 2221a close to the opening 112a along its axial direction. The aerosol flows into this space through the interior of the aerosol generating article 200 and enters the suction piece 2222 through this space to be inhaled by the user.

[0192] It should be noted that, in other embodiments, please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 7 , the suction member 2222 and the sleeve 2221 can be integrated into a single part, that is, the air outlet unit 222 is a single part.

[0193] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 , the air outlet unit 222 further includes a first sealing member 2223 . The first sealing member 2223 is sandwiched between the peripheral wall of the second installation channel 2221 a and the suction member 2222 .

[0194] The material of the first sealing member 2223 is not limited, and can be, for example, silicone rubber.

[0195] The first sealing member 2223 is used to limit the amount of air entering the suction airway 222a through the gap between the suction member 2222 and the peripheral wall of the second installation channel 2221a. At the same time, it can also provide damping when the suction member 2222 is inserted into the second installation channel 2221a, thereby reducing the risk of the suction member 2222 falling out of the second installation channel 2221a.

[0196] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1 and 3 , the cover assembly 20 further includes a second seal 25 , which is disposed between the peripheral wall of the first mounting channel 2211 a and the sleeve 2221 , and is located at one end of the sleeve 2221 near the opening 112 a .

[0197] The material of the second sealing member 25 is not limited, and can be, for example, silicone rubber.

[0198] When the lid assembly 20 is in the closed state, the second sealing member 25 abuts against the connecting cover 112 of the lid assembly 20, thereby reducing the risk of airflow reaching the opening 112a from flowing out through the gap between the sleeve 2221 and the connecting cover 112. This allows the airflow reaching the opening 112a to flow as much as possible into the gap between the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity 10a and the aerosol-generating article 200. The second sealing member 25 improves the sealing effect of the aerosol-generating device 100.

[0199] Another aspect of the present disclosure provides an aerosol generating system, comprising an aerosol generating article 200 and the aerosol generating device 100 according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0200] The aerosol-generating article 200 is disposed in the accommodating cavity 10 a . The aerosol-generating device further includes a heating element, which is used to heat the aerosol-generating article 200 to generate aerosol.

[0201] The type of the heating element is not limited. For example, the heating element is the heat pipe 12 in the above embodiment.

[0202] The type of aerosol generating article 200 is not limited. For example, an aerosol generating article 200 without paper or aluminum foil wrapping may be used.

[0203] In the description of the present disclosure, the descriptions with reference to the terms "in one embodiment", "in some embodiments", "in other embodiments", "in yet other embodiments", or "exemplary" etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the present disclosure, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine different embodiments or examples described in the present disclosure and features of different embodiments or examples, unless they are mutually inconsistent.

[0204] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations of the present disclosure are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present disclosure are intended to be within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating device, comprising: A shell assembly is provided with a receiving cavity for receiving the aerosol generating article, the receiving cavity having a first side and a second side arranged opposite to each other, and an opening is provided on the second side of the receiving cavity; A cover assembly is rotatably disposed on the shell assembly, and the cover assembly is configured to have an open state and a closed state, wherein the cover assembly can be switched from the closed state to the open state by flipping, and drives the aerosol generating product to move in a direction from the first side of the accommodating cavity to the second side of the accommodating cavity.

2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein: The cover assembly switches from the closed state to the open state to drive at least a portion of the aerosol generating product to move out of the accommodating chamber through the opening.

3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein: The aerosol generating device further comprises a driving assembly drivingly connected to the cover assembly, wherein the cover assembly can drive the driving assembly to move by flipping, and the driving assembly drives the aerosol generating product to move in the containing chamber by moving.

4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein: The cover assembly switches from the closed state to the open state to drive the driving assembly to move from the first side of the accommodating cavity to the second side of the accommodating cavity.

5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein: The driving assembly comprises a driving member arranged on a side of the accommodating cavity away from the opening, and at least a part of the driving member can extend into or move out of the accommodating cavity under the action of the cover assembly.

6. The aerosol generating device according to claim 5, wherein: The shell assembly has a guide channel communicating with the accommodating cavity, the guide channel is arranged on a side of the accommodating cavity away from the opening, and at least a part of the driving member is movably arranged in the guide channel; The cover assembly can be turned over to drive at least a portion of the driving member to reciprocate along the guide channel.

7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 6, wherein: The driving assembly further comprises a connecting member, and opposite ends of the connecting member are rotatably connected to the driving member and the cover assembly respectively.

8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 7, wherein: The driving assembly further includes a first elastic member, and the first elastic member is used to provide a driving force for driving the driving member to move toward one side of the opening through the guide channel.

9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 8, wherein: The drive assembly also includes a mounting seat arranged on the shell assembly, one of the drive member and the mounting seat is provided with a guide column, and the other is provided with a guide groove, the guide column is arranged in the guide groove and can reciprocate along the guide groove.

10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 9, wherein: The driving member is provided with the guide groove, the mounting seat is provided with the guide column, the guide column has a mounting groove inside, the mounting groove is communicated with the guide groove, and the mounting groove is used to mount the first elastic member.

11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 10, wherein: The driving member comprises a support body and a driving column arranged on one side of the support body, and at least a part of the driving column is movably arranged in the guide channel; The guide groove is arranged on a side of the support body facing away from the driving column, and a connecting position is arranged on a side of the support body facing the driving column, and one end of the connecting member is connected to the connecting position.

12. The aerosol generating device according to claim 7 or 8, wherein: The aerosol generating device further comprises a first rotating shaft, and one side of the cover assembly is rotatably connected to the shell assembly via the first rotating shaft; The driving assembly includes a second rotating shaft and a third rotating shaft. One end of the connecting member is connected to the third rotating shaft. The second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the cover assembly, and the other end is rotatably connected to the driving member via the third rotating shaft.

13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 12, wherein: The line between the rotation center of the second rotating shaft and the rotation center of the third rotating shaft is defined as a critical line. When the cover assembly is in the closed state, the rotation center of the first rotating shaft and the accommodating cavity are located on the same side of the critical line. When the cover assembly is in the open state, the rotation center of the first rotating shaft and the accommodating cavity are respectively located on opposite sides of the critical line.

14. The aerosol generating device according to claim 12, wherein: When the cover assembly is in the closed state, the drive assembly can apply a first torque to the cover assembly, and the side of the cover assembly away from the first rotating axis abuts against the shell assembly under the action of the first torque. When the cover assembly is in the open state, the drive assembly can apply a second torque to the cover assembly, and the first torque and the second torque can be used to drive the cover assembly to rotate in two opposite directions around the first rotating axis, respectively.

15. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein: The shell assembly includes a shell, a heating tube and a seat body, the shell is provided with a accommodating space and the opening, the seat body is arranged in the accommodating space and connected to the shell, one end of the heating tube is communicated with the opening, and the other end is arranged on the seat body and defines the accommodating cavity with the seat body, and the cover assembly is rotatably arranged on the shell.

16. The aerosol generating device according to claim 15, wherein: The shell includes an outer shell and a connecting cover, the outer shell is provided with an opening, the connecting cover is arranged at the opening and defines the accommodating space with the outer shell, the opening is arranged on the connecting cover, and the cover assembly is rotatably arranged on the outer shell and / or the connecting cover.

17. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein: The first side of the cover assembly is rotatably connected to the first side of the shell assembly, the second side of the shell assembly is provided with a closing portion, and the second side of the cover assembly is detachably provided from the closing portion.

18. The aerosol generating device according to claim 17, wherein: The cover assembly includes a first clamping portion and an outer cover, wherein a first side of the outer cover is rotatably connected to a first side of the shell assembly, the first clamping portion is arranged on a second side of the outer cover, and the closing portion is a second clamping portion. When the cover assembly is in the closed state, the first clamping portion is clamped with the second clamping portion.

19. The aerosol generating device according to claim 18, wherein: The first clamping portion is a buckle, the second clamping portion has a clamping surface, the buckle is rotatably connected to the second side of the outer cover, and the buckle is separated from or clamped to the clamping surface by rotating relative to the outer cover.

20. The aerosol generating device according to claim 19, wherein: The cover assembly also includes a second elastic member, both ends of which are respectively connected to the buckle and the outer cover. When the outer cover switches from the open state to the closed state, the second elastic member can apply a third torque to the buckle so that the buckle is engaged with the engaging surface.

21. The aerosol generating device according to claim 20, wherein: The cover assembly also includes a fourth rotating shaft, and the buckle includes a connecting body and an operating end and a clamping end arranged at both ends of the connecting body. The connecting body is rotatably connected to the outer cover through the fourth rotating shaft, the operating end is connected to the second elastic member, and the clamping end is used to clamp with the clamping surface.

22. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein: The shell assembly is provided with a rotation-stopping portion, and the cover assembly is switched from the closed state to the open state, and the rotation-stopping portion is used to stop the cover assembly from rotating.

23. The aerosol generating device according to claim 22, wherein: The shell assembly comprises a shell and a connection cover, the shell is provided with an opening, the connection cover is provided at the opening and defines a receiving space with the shell, the receiving cavity is provided in the receiving space, and the opening is provided on the connection cover; The cover assembly includes a cover portion and a connecting portion, one end of the connecting portion is arranged on the cover portion, The other end extends into the accommodating space through the opening and is rotatably connected to the shell. The connecting portion rotates relative to the shell so that the cover portion selectively opens or closes the opening.

24. An aerosol generating device according to claim 23, wherein: The anti-rotation portion is located on a side of the connecting cover facing the accommodating cavity, and when the cover assembly is in the open state, one end of the connecting portion away from the cover portion abuts against the anti-rotation portion.

25. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein: The cover assembly includes an outer cover, the outer cover includes a body and an air outlet unit, the body has a first installation channel, the air outlet unit has a suction air duct, at least a portion of the air outlet unit is arranged in the first installation channel, and the suction air duct is connected to the accommodating cavity.

26. An aerosol generating device according to claim 25, wherein: The air outlet unit includes a suction piece and a sleeve provided with a second installation channel, the sleeve is arranged in the first installation channel, part of the suction piece is arranged in the second installation channel, and the suction piece and part of the second installation channel together constitute the suction airway.

27. An aerosol generating device according to claim 26, wherein: The air outlet unit further includes a first sealing member, which is sandwiched between the peripheral wall of the second installation channel and the suction member.

28. An aerosol generating system, comprising an aerosol generating article and the aerosol generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 27, wherein the aerosol generating article is arranged in the containing cavity, and the aerosol generating device further comprises a heating element, wherein the heating element is used to heat the aerosol generating article to generate an aerosol.

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