Aerosol provision system, aerosol provision device and battery assembly thereof
The aerosol provision system addresses the challenge of safely disassembling e-cigarette battery assemblies by using movable connecting components within a containment chamber, enhancing user experience and reducing environmental impact.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/EP2025/068720
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-07-03
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-08
AI Technical Summary
Existing aerosol provision systems, particularly e-cigarettes, face challenges in easily and safely disassembling the battery assembly, which can lead to environmental pollution and health risks due to improper handling during disassembly and assembly.
An aerosol provision system with detachable connecting components, including a first and second connecting component that are movable within a containment chamber, allowing for easy connection and separation of the battery assembly from the aerosol provision device without the need for tools, ensuring a neat appearance and preventing contamination.
The system simplifies disassembly and assembly, enhances user experience, and improves connection reliability while preventing accidental disconnection and environmental contamination.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEM, AEROSOL PROVISION DEVICE AND BATTERY ASSEMBLY THEREOF
[0002] Technical Field
[0003] The present application relates to the field of aerosol provision technology, and particularly relates to an aerosol provision system, an aerosol provision device and a battery assembly thereof.
[0004] Background
[0005] In the e-cigarette industry, an aerosol provision system refers to a system that contains aerosol-generating materials inside and generates aerosol for users to inhale by heating rather than burning the aerosol-generating materials (such as tobacco). An aerosol provision system usually comprises an aerosol provision device and a battery assembly for supplying power to the aerosol provision device. The battery assembly supplies power to the heating structure in the aerosol provision device, causing the heating structure to heat up. Then, the heating of the heating structure makes the aerosol-generating materials (such as tobacco) generate aerosol for users to puff.
[0006] Summary
[0007] In accordance with an aspect, there is provided an aerosol provision system. The system further comprises an aerosol provision device, a battery assembly, and a first containment chamber. The aerosol provision device comprises: a first connecting component and a housing for mounting the first connecting component. The battery assembly comprises a battery assembly body and a second connecting component connected to the battery assembly body. The first connecting component and the second connecting component are detachably connected. The first connecting component is movable with respect to the housing between a connection position and a separation position as a movable connecting component, and / or the second connecting component is movable with respect to the battery assembly body between a connection position and a separation position as a movable connecting component. When the movable connecting component is located at the connection position, the first connecting component and the second connecting component are connected in the first containment chamber, so that the battery assembly is connected to the aerosol provision device. When the movable connecting component located in the first containment chamber moves to the separation position, the first connecting component and the second connecting component are disconnected, so that the battery assembly is separated from the aerosol provision device.
[0008] In embodiments, the movable connecting component may be rotatable and / or translational.
[0009] In embodiments, the movable connecting component may be a hook. In embodiments, the connecting component that is not the movable connecting component among the first connecting component and the second connecting component may be a hook or a through hole.
[0010] In embodiments, the first connecting component and / or the second connecting component may be respectively provided with a matching inclined surface, configured to form a guide surface that connects the first connecting component and the second connecting component when they are close to each other.
[0011] In embodiments, the system may be provided with a top end and a bottom end that are opposite to each other along its height direction, and the top end may be disposed close to the housing and the bottom end is disposed close to the battery assembly body. The connection position between the first connecting component and the second connecting component is spaced apart from the bottom end of the system.
[0012] In embodiments, the first connecting component may be located above the battery assembly body and may be connected to the second connecting component located on the upper end of the battery assembly body.
[0013] In embodiments, the system may comprise at least two first connecting components and at least two second connecting components, and the first connecting components and the second connecting components may cooperate with each other and correspond one-to-one.
[0014] In embodiments, the system may further comprise a resetting component, which is configured to drive the movable connecting component to reset to the connection position.
[0015] In embodiments, the system may further comprise a channel communicating the first containment chamber to the outside of the system, for a user to drive the movement of the movable connecting component in the first containment chamber from the outside of the system.
[0016] In embodiments, the system may further comprise a driving assembly, configured to be at least partially located outside the first containment chamber, and capable of extending into the first containment chamber through the channel to drive the movement of the movable connecting component in the first containment chamber.
[0017] In embodiments, the driving assembly may be connected to or separated from the movable connecting component.
[0018] In embodiments, the driving assembly may comprise a rod, a pin or a pull rope connected to the movable connecting component.
[0019] In embodiments, there may be two movable connecting components. The driving assembly may comprise a U-shaped or C-shaped driving component, and two end portions of the open end of the U-shaped or C-shaped driving component drive the corresponding movable connecting components, respectively.
[0020] In embodiments, the driving assembly may comprise a first driving component arranged outside the first containment chamber and a second driving component at least partially located in the first containment chamber, and the first driving component may be connected to or separated from the second driving component. The first driving component may be configured to drive the movement of the second driving component in the first containment chamber, thereby driving the movement of the movable connecting component in the first containment chamber.
[0021] In embodiments, the system may further comprise a guide rail located in the first containment chamber, which is configured to guide the driving assembly to move to the movable connecting component.
[0022] In embodiments, the battery assembly body may comprise an electric core, and the second connecting component may be connected to the electric core. Or, the battery assembly body may comprise an electric core housing provided with an electric core containment chamber, and the second connecting component may be connected to the electric core housing.
[0023] In embodiments, the device may further comprise a first electrical connector. The battery assembly body may comprise an electric core and a second electrical connector connected to the electric core, and the first electrical connector and the second electric connector may be detachably connected.
[0024] In embodiments, the battery assembly body may further comprise an I / O board, a flexible printed circuit, and a PCM board. The PCM board may be connected to the second electrical connector, and at least one of the flexible printed circuit and the I / O board may be detachably connected to the PCM board.
[0025] In embodiments, the battery assembly body may comprise an electric core housing provided with an electric core containment space and an I / O board containment space. An isolation member may be provided between the electric core containment space and the I / O board containment space.
[0026] In embodiments, the first containment chamber may be defined by the housing, or defined by the battery assembly body, or defined by the housing and the battery assembly body together.
[0027] In embodiments, the housing may be provided with a second containment chamber. When the battery assembly and the device are connected, the battery assembly may be located in the second containment chamber. The second containment chamber may be provided with the first containment chamber or the second containment chamber may be the first containment chamber.
[0028] In embodiments, the device may further comprise a base. The first connecting component may be mounted to the base, and the base may be connected to or integrated with the housing. In embodiments, the device may further comprise a heating assembly, and the heating assembly may be connected to the base or to the housing.
[0029] In accordance with another aspect, there is provided an aerosol provision device for an aerosol provision system. The device comprises a first connecting component and a housing for mounting the first connecting component. The first connecting component is used for fixing a battery assembly of the system when the device is assembled with the battery assembly. The first connecting component is movable with respect to the housing to fix or unfix the battery assembly.
[0030] In embodiments of the aerosol provision device, the first connecting component may be rotatable and / or translational with respect to the housing.
[0031] In embodiments of the aerosol provision device, the first connecting component may be a hook.
[0032] In embodiments of the aerosol provision device, the device may further comprise a first containment chamber. When the first connecting component is at the connection position, the first connecting component and the second connecting component may be connected in the first containment chamber, so that the battery assembly may be connected to the aerosol provision device. When the first connecting component located in the first containment chamber moves to the separation position, the first connecting component and the second connecting component are disconnected, so that the battery assembly is separated from the aerosol provision device.
[0033] In accordance with another aspect, there is provided another aerosol provision device for an aerosol provision system. The device comprises a first connecting component and a housing for mounting the first connecting component. The first connecting component is configured to cooperate with a battery assembly body of the aerosol provision system mounted with a second connecting component and be detachably connected to the second connecting component, and the second connecting component is movable with respect to the battery assembly body, so that the device and a battery assembly are detachably connected.
[0034] In accordance with another aspect, there is provided a battery assembly for an aerosol provision system. The battery assembly comprises a battery assembly body and a second connecting component connected to the battery assembly body, and the second connecting component is used for fixing a device of the system when being assembled with the device. The second connecting component is movable with respect to the battery assembly body to fix or unfix the device.
[0035] In embodiments of the battery assembly, the second connecting component may be rotatable and / or translational with respect to the battery assembly body.
[0036] In embodiments of the battery assembly, the second connecting component may be a hook. In embodiments of the battery assembly, the battery assembly body may comprise an electric core and an electrical connector connected to the electric core, and the electrical connector may have an interface for detachable connection with an external electric connector. The battery assembly body may further comprise an I / O board, a flexible printed circuit, and a PCM board; the PCM board may be connected to the electrical connector, and at least one of the flexible printed circuit and the I / O board may be detachably connected to the PCM board.
[0037] In embodiments, the battery assembly body may comprise an electric core housing provided with an electric core containment space and an I / O board containment space. An isolation member may be provided between the electric core containment space and the I / O board containment space.
[0038] In accordance with another aspect, there is provided another battery assembly for an aerosol provision system. The battery assembly comprises a battery assembly body and a second connecting component connected to the battery assembly body, and the second connecting component is configured to cooperate with a housing of the aerosol provision system mounted with a first connecting component and be detachably connected to the first connecting component. The first connecting component is movable with respect to the housing, so that the battery assembly and the device are detachably connected.
[0039] In embodiments of the battery assembly, the battery assembly body may comprise an electric core and an electrical connector connected to the electric core. The electrical connector may have an interface for detachable connection with an external electrical connector. The battery assembly body may further comprise an I / O board, a flexible printed circuit, and a PCM board. The PCM board may be connected to the electrical connector, and at least one of the flexible printed circuit and the I / O board may be detachably connected to the PCM board.
[0040] In embodiments, the battery assembly body may comprise an electric core housing provided with an electric core containment space and an I / O board containment space. An isolation member may be provided between the electric core containment space and the I / O board containment space.
[0041] Embodiments of this application may have at least one or more of the following beneficial effects:
[0042] In embodiments, the first connecting component and the second connecting component are used to realize the connection and separation between the aerosol provision device and the battery assembly. Compared with the prior art, it realizes the detachability of the battery from the device, meeting the environmental protection requirements. Furthermore, the first connecting component and the second connecting component are connected in the first containment chamber, realizing the connection inside the chamber, avoiding accidental disconnection due to external mis-touching, and having a beautiful and tidy appearance, preventing being contaminated by the outside world; moreover, the movable connecting component is movable relative to its corresponding body (the housing or the battery assembly body), avoiding the use of tools such as a screwdriver to complete the connection and separation between the aerosol provision device and the battery assembly, making the operation simpler, the disassembly and assembly process simpler, and the user experience better.
[0043] In this application, through the driving assembly and the channel, the operation and control of the first connecting component and / or the second connecting component inside the aerosol provision system can be completed from the outside of the aerosol provision system, ensuring the neat and beautiful appearance of the aerosol provision system, and also preventing the first connecting component and / or the second connecting component from being contaminated by the outside world, thus improving the service life and connection reliability.
[0044] Furthermore, in this application, in order to avoid strong collisions when the first connecting component and the second connecting component are connected, a resilient resetting component is also provided. When the first connecting component and / or the second connecting component are disengaged from each other, deformation of the resetting component can provide a buffer for the two, and at the same time, the elastic force can ensure the connection reliability between the two after they are connected.
[0045] Furthermore, in this application, in order to achieve the redundant arrangement of the first connecting component and the second connecting component, at least two first connecting components and at least two second connecting components are provided to be connected in a one-to-one correspondence, ensuring the connection reliability and stability between the aerosol provision device and the battery assembly. At the same time, at least two first connecting components and at least two second connecting components can disperse the stress from each other, making the stress borne by each first connecting component and each second connecting component smaller, and effectively extending the service life of the first connecting component and the second connecting component.
[0046] Furthermore, in this application, in order to avoid interference between the driving assembly and other structures inside the aerosol provision system during its movement, the second driving component is designed as a U-shaped or C-shaped driving component. At this time, not only can the second driving component be respectively matched with the two redundantly arranged movable connecting components, but also an avoidance space can be formed in the middle to avoid the electrical components or other structures on the aerosol provision device and / or the battery assembly.
[0047] Furthermore, in this application, in order to facilitate the later replacement of the electric core and the maintenance of other electrical structures, the flexible printed circuit and / or the I / O board is designed to be detachably connected to the PCM board, so that when the electric core is replaced, the flexible printed circuit and / or the I / O board can be detached from the PCM and reused. At the same time, this design can also simplify the circuit structure, and only the PCM board is electrically connected to the second electrical connector, saving the connection relationship.
[0048] In accordance with another aspect, there is provided an aerosol provision system comprising an aerosol provision device, a battery assembly, and a first containment chamber; wherein, the aerosol provision device comprises: a first connecting component; and a housing for mounting the first connecting component; the battery assembly comprises: a battery assembly body; and a second connecting component connected to the battery assembly body; wherein the first connecting component and the second connecting component are configured to be detachably connected; and wherein: the first connecting component is a movable connecting component and is movable with respect to the housing between a connection position and a separation position, and / or the second connecting component is a movable connecting component and is movable with respect to the battery assembly body between a connection position and a separation position; wherein, the first and second connecting components are configured such that: when the first and second connecting components are both located in the first containment chamber, and when the or each movable connecting component is located at its respective connection position, the first connecting component and the second connecting component are connected in the first containment chamber, so that the battery assembly is connected to the aerosol provision device; and when the or each movable connecting component located in the first containment chamber moves to its respective separation position, the first connecting component and the second connecting component are disconnected, so that the battery assembly can be separated from the aerosol provision device.
[0049] In accordance with another aspect, there is provided an aerosol provision device for an aerosol provision system, wherein the aerosol provision device comprises: a first connecting component and a housing for mounting the first connecting component; wherein the first connecting component is configured to be used for connecting a battery assembly of the system to the aerosol provision device when the aerosol provision device is assembled with the battery assembly; and wherein the first connecting component is movable with respect to the housing to connect or disconnect the battery assembly.
[0050] In accordance with another aspect, there is provided a battery assembly of an aerosol provision system, wherein the battery assembly comprises a battery assembly body and a second connecting component connected to the battery assembly body, wherein the second connecting component is configured to be used for connecting a device of the system to the battery assembly when the battery assembly is assembled with the device; wherein the second connecting component is movable with respect to the battery assembly body connect or disconnect the device.
[0051] In accordance with another aspect, there is provided a battery assembly of an aerosol provision system, wherein the battery assembly comprises a battery assembly body and a second connecting component connected to the battery assembly body, wherein the second connecting component is configured to cooperate with a housing of the aerosol provision system comprising a first connecting component and be detachably connected to the first connecting component; wherein the first connecting component is movable with respect to the housing, so that the battery assembly and a device comprising the housing are detachably connected.
[0052] In accordance with another aspect, there is provided a battery assembly of an aerosol provision system, wherein the battery assembly comprises a battery assembly body and a second connecting component connected to the battery assembly body, wherein the second connecting component is configured to cooperate with a housing of the aerosol provision system comprising a first connecting component and be detachably connected to the first connecting component; wherein the first connecting component is movable with respect to the housing, so that the battery assembly and a device comprising the housing are detachably connected.
[0053] Additional aspects and advantages of the application will be partially described in the following description, some will become apparent from the following description, and others will be learned through the practice of the application.
[0054] Brief Description of the Drawings
[0055] Embodiments will now be described, by way of example only, and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is an exploded view of an aerosol provision system;
[0056] Figure 2 is an exploded view of an aerosol provision device and a battery assembly; Figure 3 is a sectional view of a connection between an aerosol provision device and a battery assembly;
[0057] Figure 4 is an exploded view of a battery assembly body;
[0058] Figure 5 is a sectional view of an aerosol provision device;
[0059] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an aerosol provision device;
[0060] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure after removing the first electrical connector in Figure 6;
[0061] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure when the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector of the aerosol provision system are connected; and
[0062] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first connecting component and the second connecting component in the first containment chamber of an aerosol provision system provided in the embodiment of this application.
[0063] Description of reference numerals:
[0064] I , Aerosol provision system; 101 , Top end; 102, Bottom end;
[0065] II , Aerosol provision device;
[0066] III , First connecting component; (112, 112’), Housing; 1121 , Second containment chamber; 113, First electrical connector; 114, Base; 115, Heating assembly; 116, Main circuit board; 117, First rotating shaft;
[0067] 12, Battery assembly;
[0068] 121 , Battery assembly body; 1211 , Electric core; 1212, Electric core housing; 1213, Electric core containment chamber; 1214, Second electrical connector; 1215, I / O board; 1216, Flexible printed circuit; 1217, PCM board; 122, Second connecting component; 123, Isolation member;
[0069] 13, First containment chamber; 14, Guide rail; 15, Resetting component; 161 , Channel; 162, Driving assembly; 1621 , First driving component; 1622, Second driving component; 17, Inclined surface; 18, Heater; 19, Protruding structure.
[0070] Detailed Description
[0071] The following describes some embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only for explaining the technical principles and are not intended to limit the scope of protection.
[0072] As used herein, the term "delivery system" is intended to encompass systems that deliver at least one substance to a user in use, and includes: combustible aerosol provision systems, such as cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars, and tobacco for pipes or for roll-your-own or for make-your-own cigarettes (whether based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, tobacco substitutes or other smokable material); non-combustible aerosol provision systems that release compounds from an aerosol-generating material without combusting the aerosol-generating material, such as electronic cigarettes, tobacco heating products, and hybrid systems to generate aerosol using a combination of aerosol-generating materials; and aerosol-free delivery systems that deliver the at least one substance to a user orally, nasally, transdermally or in another way without forming an aerosol, including but not limited to, lozenges, gums, patches, articles comprising inhalable powders, and oral products such as oral tobacco which includes snus or moist snuff, wherein the at least one substance may or may not comprise nicotine.
[0073] According to the present disclosure, a "combustible" aerosol provision system is one where a constituent aerosol-generating material of the aerosol provision system (or component thereof) is combusted or burned during use in order to facilitate delivery of at least one substance to a user.
[0074] In embodiments, the delivery system is a combustible aerosol provision system, such as a system selected from the group consisting of a cigarette, a cigarillo and a cigar.
[0075] In embodiments, the disclosure relates to a component for use in a combustible aerosol provision system, such as a filter, a filter rod, a filter segment, a tobacco rod, a spill, an aerosol-modifying agent release component such as a capsule, a thread, or a bead, or a paper such as a plug wrap, a tipping paper or a cigarette paper.
[0076] According to the present disclosure, a "non-combustible" aerosol provision system is one where a constituent aerosol-generating material of the aerosol provision system (or component thereof) is not combusted or burned in order to facilitate delivery of at least one substance to a user.
[0077] In embodiments, the delivery system is a non-combustible aerosol provision system, such as a powered non-combustible aerosol provision system.
[0078] In embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol provision system is an electronic cigarette, also known as a vaping device or electronic nicotine delivery system (END), although it is noted that the presence of nicotine in the aerosol-generating material is not a requirement.
[0079] In embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol provision system is an aerosol-generating material heating system, also known as a heat-not-burn system. An example of such a system is a tobacco heating system.
[0080] In embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol provision system is a hybrid system to generate aerosol using a combination of aerosol-generating materials, one or a plurality of which may be heated. Each of the aerosol-generating materials may be, for example, in the form of a solid, liquid or gel and may or may not contain nicotine. In embodiments, the hybrid system comprises a liquid or gel aerosol-generating material and a solid aerosol-generating material. The solid aerosol-generating material may comprise, for example, tobacco or a non-tobacco product.
[0081] Typically, the non-combustible aerosol provision system may comprise a non-combustible aerosol provision device and a consumable for use with the non-combustible aerosol provision device.
[0082] In embodiments, the disclosure relates to consumables comprising aerosol-generating material and configured to be used with non-combustible aerosol provision devices. These consumables are sometimes referred to as articles throughout the disclosure.
[0083] In embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol provision system, such as a non-combustible aerosol provision device thereof, may comprise a power source and a controller. The power source may, for example, be an electric power source or an exothermic power source. In embodiments, the exothermic power source comprises a carbon substrate which may be energised so as to distribute power in the form of heat to an aerosol-generating material or to a heat transfer material in proximity to the exothermic power source.
[0084] In embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol provision system may comprise an area for receiving the consumable, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generation area, a housing, a mouthpiece, a filter and / or an aerosol-modifying agent.
[0085] In embodiments, the consumable for use with the non-combustible aerosol provision device may comprise aerosol-generating material, an aerosol-generating material storage area, an aerosol-generating material transfer component, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generation area, a housing, a wrapper, a filter, a mouthpiece, and / or an aerosol-modifying agent.
[0086] In embodiments, the delivery system is an aerosol-free delivery system that delivers at least one substance to a user orally, nasally, transdermally or in another way without forming an aerosol, including but not limited to, lozenges, gums, patches, articles comprising inhalable powders, and oral products such as oral tobacco which includes snus or moist snuff, wherein the at least one substance may or may not comprise nicotine.
[0087] In embodiments, the substance to be delivered may be an aerosol-generating material or a material that is not intended to be aerosolised. As appropriate, either material may comprise one or more active constituents, one or more flavours, one or more aerosol-former materials, and / or one or more other functional materials.
[0088] In embodiments, the substance to be delivered comprises an active substance. The active substance as used herein may be a physiologically active material, which is a material intended to achieve or enhance a physiological response. The active substance may for example be selected from nutraceuticals, nootropics, psychoactives. The active substance may be naturally occurring or synthetically obtained. The active substance may comprise for example nicotine, caffeine, taurine, theine, vitamins such as B6 or B12 or C, melatonin, cannabinoids, or constituents, derivatives, or combinations thereof. The active substance may comprise one or more constituents, derivatives or extracts of tobacco, cannabis or another botanical.
[0089] In embodiments, the active substance comprises nicotine. In embodiments, the active substance comprises caffeine, melatonin or vitamin B12.
[0090] As noted herein, the active substance may comprise one or more constituents, derivatives or extracts of cannabis, such as one or more cannabinoids or terpenes.
[0091] As noted herein, the active substance may comprise or be derived from one or more botanicals or constituents, derivatives or extracts thereof. As used herein, the term "botanical" includes any material derived from plants including, but not limited to, extracts, leaves, bark, fibres, stems, roots, seeds, flowers, fruits, pollen, husk, shells or the like. Alternatively, the material may comprise an active compound naturally existing in a botanical, obtained synthetically. The material may be in the form of liquid, gas, solid, powder, dust, crushed particles, granules, pellets, shreds, strips, sheets, or the like.
[0092] Example botanicals are tobacco, eucalyptus, star anise, hemp, cocoa, cannabis, fennel, lemongrass, peppermint, spearmint, rooibos, chamomile, flax, ginger, ginkgo biloba, hazel, hibiscus, laurel, licorice (liquorice), matcha, mate, orange skin, papaya, rose, sage, tea such as green tea or black tea, thyme, clove, cinnamon, coffee, aniseed (anise), basil, bay leaves, cardamom, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, lavender, lemon peel, mint, juniper, elderflower, vanilla, Wintergreen, beefsteak plant, curcuma, turmeric, sandalwood, cilantro, bergamot, orange blossom, myrtle, cassis, valerian, pimento, mace, damien, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, chive, carvi, verbena, tarragon, geranium, mulberry, ginseng, theanine, theacrine, maca, ashwagandha, damiana, guarana, chlorophyll, baobab or any combination thereof. The mint may be chosen from the following mint varieties: Mentha Arventis, Mentha c.v., Mentha niliaca, Mentha piperita, Mentha piperita citrata c.v., Mentha piperita c.v, Mentha spicata crispa, Mentha cardifolia, Memtha longifolia, Mentha suaveolens variegata, Mentha pulegium, Mentha spicata c.v. and Mentha suaveolens.
[0093] In embodiments, the active substance comprises or is derived from one or more botanicals or constituents, derivatives or extracts thereof and the botanical is tobacco. In embodiments, the active substance comprises or derived from one or more botanicals or constituents, derivatives or extracts thereof and the botanical is selected from eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa and hemp. In embodiments, the active substance comprises or derived from one or more botanicals or constituents, derivatives or extracts thereof and the botanical is selected from rooibos and fennel.
[0094] In embodiments, the substance to be delivered comprises a flavour. As used herein, the terms "flavour" and "flavourant" refer to materials which, where local regulations permit, may be used to create a desired taste, aroma or other somatosensorial sensation in a product for adult consumers. They may include naturally occurring flavour materials, botanicals, extracts of botanicals, synthetically obtained materials, or combinations thereof (e.g., tobacco, cannabis, licorice (liquorice), hydrangea, eugenol, Japanese white bark magnolia leaf, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, maple, matcha, menthol, Japanese mint, aniseed (anise), cinnamon, turmeric, Indian spices, Asian spices, herb, Wintergreen, cherry, berry, red berry, cranberry, peach, apple, orange, mango, clementine, lemon, lime, tropical fruit, papaya, rhubarb, grape, durian, dragon fruit, cucumber, blueberry, mulberry, citrus fruits, Drambuie, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, spearmint, peppermint, lavender, aloe vera, cardamom, celery, cascarilla, nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, khat, naswar, betel, shisha, pine, honey essence, rose oil, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, orange blossom, cherry blossom, cassia, caraway, cognac, jasmine, ylang-ylang, sage, fennel, wasabi, piment, ginger, coriander, coffee, hemp, a mint oil from any species of the genus Mentha, eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa, lemongrass, rooibos, flax, ginkgo biloba, hazel, hibiscus, laurel, mate, orange skin, rose, tea such as green tea or black tea, thyme, juniper, elderflower, basil, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, lemon peel, mint, beefsteak plant, curcuma, cilantro, myrtle, cassis, valerian, pimento, mace, damien, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, chive, carvi, verbena, tarragon, limonene, thymol, camphene), flavour enhancers, bitterness receptor site blockers, sensorial receptor site activators or stimulators, sugars and / or sugar substitutes (e.g., sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharine, cyclamates, lactose, sucrose, glucose, fructose, sorbitol, or mannitol), and other additives such as charcoal, chlorophyll, minerals, botanicals, or breath freshening agents. They may be imitation, synthetic or natural ingredients or blends thereof. They may be in any suitable form, for example, liquid such as an oil, solid such as a powder, or gas.
[0095] In embodiments, the flavour comprises menthol, spearmint and / or peppermint. In embodiments, the flavour comprises flavour components of cucumber, blueberry, citrus fruits and / or redberry. In embodiments, the flavour comprises eugenol. In embodiments, the flavour comprises flavour components extracted from tobacco. In embodiments, the flavour comprises flavour components extracted from cannabis.
[0096] In embodiments, the flavour may comprise a sensate, which is intended to achieve a somatosensorial sensation which are usually chemically induced and perceived by the stimulation of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve), in addition to or in place of aroma or taste nerves, and these may include agents providing heating, cooling, tingling, numbing effect. A suitable heat effect agent may be, but is not limited to, vanillyl ethyl ether and a suitable cooling agent may be, but not limited to eucolyptol, WS-3.
[0097] Aerosol-generating material is a material that is capable of generating aerosol, for example when heated, irradiated or energized in any other way. Aerosol-generating material may, for example, be in the form of a solid, liquid or gel which may or may not contain an active substance and / or flavourants. In embodiments, the aerosol-generating material may comprise an "amorphous solid", which may alternatively be referred to as a"monolithic solid" (i.e. non-fibrous). In embodiments, the amorphous solid may be a dried gel. The amorphous solid is a solid material that may retain some fluid, such as liquid, within it. In embodiments, the aerosol-generating material may for example comprise from about 50wt%, 60wt% or 70wt% of amorphous solid, to about 90wt%, 95wt% or 100wt% of amorphous solid.
[0098] The aerosol-generating material may comprise one or more active substances and / or flavours, one or more aerosol-former materials, and optionally one or more other functional material.
[0099] The aerosol-former material may comprise one or more constituents capable of forming an aerosol. In embodiments, the aerosol-former material may comprise one or more of glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1 ,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, meso-Erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, a diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, a diacetin mixture, benzyl benzoate, benzyl phenyl acetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.
[0100] The one or more other functional materials may comprise one or more of pH regulators, colouring agents, preservatives, binders, fillers, stabilizers, and / or antioxidants.
[0101] The material may be present on or in a support, to form a substrate. The support may, for example, be or comprise paper, card, paperboard, cardboard, reconstituted material, a plastics material, a ceramic material, a composite material, glass, a metal, or a metal alloy. In embodiments, the support comprises a susceptor. In embodiments, the susceptor is embedded within the material. In some alternative embodiments, the susceptor is on one or either side of the material.
[0102] A consumable is an article comprising or consisting of aerosol-generating material, part or all of which is intended to be consumed during use by a user. A consumable may comprise one or more other components, such as an aerosol-generating material storage area, an aerosol-generating material transfer component, an aerosol generation area, a housing, a wrapper, a mouthpiece, a filter and / or an aerosol-modifying agent. A consumable may also comprise an aerosol generator, such as a heater, that emits heat to cause the aerosol-generating material to generate aerosol in use. The heater may, for example, comprise combustible material, a material heatable by electrical conduction, or a susceptor.
[0103] A susceptor is a material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, such as an alternating magnetic field. The susceptor may be an electrically-conductive material, so that penetration thereof with a varying magnetic field causes induction heating of the heating material. The heating material may be magnetic material, so that penetration thereof with a varying magnetic field causes magnetic hysteresis heating of the heating material. The susceptor may be both electrically-conductive and magnetic, so that the susceptor is heatable by both heating mechanisms. The device that is configured to generate the varying magnetic field is referred to as a magnetic field generator, herein.
[0104] An aerosol-modifying agent is a substance, typically located downstream of the aerosol generation area, that is configured to modify the aerosol generated, for example by changing the taste, flavour, acidity or another characteristic of the aerosol. The aerosol-modifying agent may be provided in an aerosol-modifying agent release component, that is operable to selectively release the aerosol-modifying agent. The aerosol-modifying agent may, for example, be an additive or a sorbent. The aerosol-modifying agent may, for example, comprise one or more of a flavourant, a colourant, water, and a carbon adsorbent. The aerosol-modifying agent may, for example, be a solid, a liquid, or a gel. The aerosol-modifying agent may be in powder, thread or granule form. The aerosol-modifying agent may be free from filtration material.
[0105] An aerosol generator is an apparatus configured to cause aerosol to be generated from the aerosol-generating material. In embodiments, the aerosol generator is a heater configured to subject the aerosol-generating material to heat energy, so as to release one or more volatiles from the aerosol-generating material to form an aerosol. In embodiments, the aerosol generator is configured to cause an aerosol to be generated from the aerosol-generating material without heating. For example, the aerosol generator may be configured to subject the aerosol-generating material to one or more of vibration, increased pressure, or electrostatic energy.
[0106] The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery systems (which may also be referred to as vapour delivery systems) such as nebulisers or e-cigarettes. Throughout the following description the term "e-cigarette" or "electronic cigarette" may sometimes be used, but it will be appreciated this term may be used interchangeably with aerosol delivery system I device and electronic aerosol delivery system I device. Furthermore, and as is common in the technical field, the terms "aerosol" and "vapour", and related terms such as "vaporise", "volatilise" and "aerosolise", may generally be used interchangeably.
[0107] Aerosol delivery systems (e-cigarettes) often, though not always, comprise a modular assembly comprising a reusable device part and a replaceable (disposable / consumable) cartridge part. Often, the replaceable cartridge part will comprise the aerosol-generating material and the vaporiser (which may collectively be called a "cartomizer") and the reusable device part will comprise the power provision (e.g. rechargeable power source) and control circuitry. It will be appreciated these different parts may comprise further elements depending on functionality. For example, the reusable device part will often comprise a user interface for receiving user input and displaying operating status characteristics, and the replaceable cartridge device part in some cases comprises a temperature sensor for helping to control temperature. Cartridges are electrically and mechanically coupled to the control unit for use, for example using a screw thread, bayonet, or magnetic coupling with appropriately arranged electrical contacts. When the aerosol-generating material in a cartridge is exhausted, or the user wishes to switch to a different cartridge having a different aerosol-generating material, the cartridge may be removed from the reusable part and a replacement cartridge attached in its place. Systems and devices conforming to this type of two-part modular configuration may generally be referred to as two-part systems / devices.
[0108] It is common for electronic cigarettes to have a generally elongate shape. For the sake of providing a concrete example, certain embodiments of the disclosure will be taken to comprise this kind of generally elongate two-part system employing disposable cartridges. However, it will be appreciated that the underlying principles described herein may equally be adopted for different configurations, for example single-part systems or modular systems comprising more than two parts, refillable devices and single-use disposables, as well as other overall shapes, for example based on so-called box-mod high performance devices that typically have a boxier shape. More generally, it will be appreciated certain embodiments of the disclosure are based on aerosol delivery systems which are operationally configured to provide functionality in accordance with the principles described herein and the constructional aspects of systems configured to provide the functionality in accordance with certain embodiments of the disclosure is not of primary significance.
[0109] As described in the Background, currently, the battery assembly in e-cigarette devices that heat the aerosol without burning is difficult to disassemble. Improper operation during the disassembly and assembly of the battery assembly can easily lead to damage to the device. When the battery assembly is discarded together with the device, it may not only cause serious pollution to the environment but also pose a serious threat to human health. To this end, this application creatively proposes a new aerosol provision system. A connecting component that can be detachably connected in the containment chamber is provided between the battery assembly and the aerosol provision device, and at least one connecting component is movable relative to its corresponding body. Based on this, the convenient disassembly of the battery assembly may be achieved.
[0110] Figure 1 is a composition diagram of the aerosol provision system of this application. It shows the composition of the aerosol provision system in a simplified manner, in which all parts are not drawn to scale, and parts irrelevant to the understanding of the solution are omitted.
[0111] There is provided an aerosol provision system 1. The system comprises an aerosol provision device 11 , a battery assembly 12, and a first containment chamber 13; wherein, the aerosol provision device 11 comprises: a first connecting component 111 and a housing 112 for mounting the first connecting component 111. This application does not limit the specific form of the housing 112. In one of the embodiments, the housing 112 can be a structure located above the battery assembly 12 and used as an installation bracket for the aerosol provision device 11. In another embodiment, the housing 112 is a housing 112' sleeved on the outermost side of the aerosol provision system 1. In another embodiment, the housing 112 can also be a multi-layer housing 112, which not only includes the structure located above the battery assembly 12 and serving as the installation bracket for the aerosol provision device 11 but also includes the housing 112' sleeved on the outermost side of the aerosol provision system 1. When the housing 112' is sleeved on the outermost side of the aerosol provision system 1 , it can be sleeved on at least a part of the aerosol provision device 11 , on at least a part of the battery assembly 12, or on at least a part of both the aerosol provision device 11 and the battery assembly 12 at the same time. The battery assembly 12 comprises: a battery assembly body 121 and a second connecting component 122 connected to the battery assembly body 121. The first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are detachably connected. The first connecting component 111 is movable relative to the housing 112 between a connection position and a separation position as a movable connecting component and / or the second connecting component 122 is movable relative to the battery assembly body 121 between a connection position and a separation position as a movable connecting component. When the movable connecting component is at the connection position, the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are connected in the first containment chamber 13, so that the battery assembly 12 is connected to the aerosol provision device 11. This may ensure the reliability and stability when the user uses the aerosol provision system 1 . When the movable connecting component located in the first containment chamber 13 moves to the separation position, the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are disconnected, so that the battery assembly 12 is separated from the aerosol provision device 11. Such a setting can simplify the disassembly and assembly steps of the battery assembly 12 and the aerosol provision device 11 , improve the convenience of the disassembly and assembly work, make it more convenient to replace the aerosol provision device 11 or the battery assembly 12, and further improve the user experience.
[0112] In embodiments, the movable connecting component is rotatable and / or translational; it should be understood that the movable connecting component can be the first connecting component 111 and / or the second connecting component 122. That is to say, the first connecting component 111 can achieve connection and separation with the second connecting component 122 by rotating around a rotating shaft extending in any direction; or, the first connecting component 111 can perform a reciprocating motion in any direction, thereby achieving connection and separation with the second connecting component 122; or, the second connecting component 122 can achieve connection and separation with the first connecting component 111 by rotating around a rotating shaft extending in any direction; or, the second connecting component 122 can perform a reciprocating motion in any direction, thereby achieving connection and separation with the first connecting component 111 ; specifically, the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 can achieve connection at one position and separation at another position by rotating and / or translating simultaneously; it should be noted here that in embodiments, the motion modes of the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are not specifically limited. On the premise of not violating the inventive concept, the user can set them according to actual needs. As an exemplary rather than limiting illustration, the first connecting component 111 in embodiments achieves connection and separation with the second connecting component 122 by rotation; as an example rather than a limitation, the first connecting component 111 and / or the second connecting component 122 can rotate between the connection position and the separation position around a rotating shaft parallel to the connection direction between the battery assembly 12 and the aerosol provision device 11 ; as an example rather than a limitation, the first connecting component 111 and / or the second connecting component 122 can translate between the connection position and the separation position in a direction perpendicular to the connection direction between the battery assembly 12 and the aerosol provision device 11.
[0113] In embodiments, the movable connecting component is a hook. It should be noted that the hook has a protruding structure 19. Using the protruding structure 19 on the movable connecting component to achieve combination or separation with the structure of the first connecting component 111 or the second connecting component 122 that is not the movable connecting component can be more convenient, reduce the interference at the connection between the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122, and reduce the occurrence of situations where unlocking and separation cannot be achieved or combination and fixation cannot be achieved due to the machining errors of the two; the movable connecting component can also be structures such as a plug rod, a swing arm, a sleeve, or a brake, as long as it can facilitate the combination and separation of the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122.
[0114] It should be noted that in embodiments, the connecting component that is not the movable connecting component among the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 is a hook or a through hole. Specifically, when the first connecting component 111 is the movable connecting component, the second connecting component 122 can be a structure such as a clamping groove, a through hole, or a hook that is in clamping fit with the first connecting component 111 ; when the second connecting component 122 is the movable connecting component, the first connecting component 111 can be a structure such as a clamping groove, a through hole, or a hook that is in clamping fit with the second connecting component 122; continuing to refer to Figures 1 to 8, both the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are hooks, and the two have abutting planes that are opposite in the first direction, wherein the first direction refers to the direction in which the aerosol provision device 11 and the battery assembly 12 are connected or separated, that is, the direction in which the battery assembly 12 is installed on the aerosol provision device 11 or the battery assembly 12 is pulled away from the aerosol provision device 11; this may further ensure the connection reliability when the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are connected.
[0115] With continued reference to Figure 3 and Figures 5 to 7, in embodiments, the first connecting component 111 and / or the second connecting component 122 are provided with a matching inclined surface 17, configured to form a guide surface that connects when approaching each other; in embodiments, the specific installation position of the inclined surface 17 is not specifically limited. On the premise of not violating the inventive concept, the user can set it according to actual needs. As an exemplary rather than limiting illustration, in embodiments, when the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 move towards each other from the separation position, the inclined surface 17 on the first connecting component 111 will first abut against the second connecting component 122 or the inclined surface 17 on the second connecting component 122, and the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 will rotate or translate in a direction away from each other through the inclined surfaces 17 on themselves. When the first connecting component 111 or the second connecting component 122 moves to the connection position, the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 will complete the connection and fixation under their own elasticity, gravity, or other external forces.
[0116] In embodiments, the system has a top end 101 and a bottom end 102 that are opposite to each other along its height direction, and the top end 101 is disposed close to the housing 112 and the bottom end 102 is disposed close to the battery assembly body 121. The top end 101 may be provided as a first end. The bottom end may be provided as a second end. The height direction of the system may be provided as a longitudinal direction. The connection position between the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 is spaced apart from the bottom end 102 of the system; such a setting can make the connection position of the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 closer to the connection between the housing 112 and the battery assembly body 121 , so that the structural design of the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 may be simpler. The first connecting component 111 does not need to intrude too much into the internal space of the housing 112, and the second connecting component 122 does not need to intrude too much into the internal space of the battery assembly 12. At the same time, it can also reduce the jamming probability of the first connecting component 111 inside the housing 112 and the jamming probability of the second connecting component 122 inside the battery assembly body 121 ; that is to say, the first containment chamber 13 can be a cavity structure that is fully enclosed on the peripheral side. After the battery assembly 12 is connected to the aerosol provision device 11 , the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 will not be exposed on the outer surface of the aerosol provision system 1 , and the appearance neatness and aesthetics of the entire aerosol provision system 1 may be improved. The connection position between the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 is spaced apart from the side surface, the top end 101 , and the bottom end 102 of the system; it is ensured that the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 at the connection position will not be observed from the outside at all, thereby further improving the aesthetics.
[0117] In embodiments, the first connecting component 111 can be located above the battery assembly body 121. Here, it means that the first connecting component 111 is located on the side of the battery assembly body 121 facing the top end 101 , and the first connecting component 111 is connected to the second connecting component 122 located at the upper end of the battery assembly body 121 ; such a setting can first realize the connection and cooperation between the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 on the battery assembly 12 when the battery assembly body 121 moves towards the aerosol provision device 11, making the connection between the two more direct and rapid, and the combination and separation time shorter.
[0118] With continued reference to Figures 4, 6, and 7, the aerosol provision system 1 comprises at least two first connecting components 111 and at least two second connecting components 122, and the first connecting components 111 and the second connecting components 122 cooperate with each other and correspond one-to-one; the corresponding connection of multiple first connecting components 111 and multiple second connecting components 122 can achieve a redundant arrangement, ensuring the connection reliability and stability between the aerosol provision device 11 and the battery assembly 12. At the same time, at least two first connecting components 111 and at least two second connecting components 122 can disperse the pressure from each other, making the stress borne by each first connecting component 111 and each second connecting component 122 smaller, and effectively extending the service life of the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122.
[0119] With continued reference to Figures 3, 6, and 7, the aerosol provision system 1 further comprises a resetting component 15, configured to drive the movable connecting component to reset to the connection position; specifically, the resetting component 15 can be an elastic component, which is used to provide an elastic force towards the connection position for the movable connecting component when the movable connecting component is at the separation position or any position between the separation position and the connection position. Specifically, in embodiments, when the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 move from the separation position towards the connection position, after the inclined surface 17 on the first connecting component 111 contacts the inclined surface 17 on the second connecting component 122, the resetting component 15 can be compressed by utilizing its own elasticity. Then, after the first connecting component 111 and / or the second connecting component 122 are about to reach the connection position, the resetting component 15 applies an elastic force to the first connecting component 111 and / or the second connecting component 122 as the movable connecting component to complete the connection between the two; the resetting component 15 may be a magnet, and the movable connecting component is provided with a metal or a magnet that magnetically attracts and cooperates with the resetting component 15. At this time, the resetting component 15 may be used to provide a magnetic attraction force towards the connection position for the metal or the magnet on the movable connecting component when the movable connecting component is at the separation position or any position between the separation position and the connection position. When the resetting component 15 is an elastic component or a magnet, the connection reliability and stability between the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 can be further improved, and the probability of the two separating spontaneously under uncontrollable external forces can be reduced; the resetting component 15 can also be other structures that can be drivingly connected to the movable connecting component. When the movable connecting component is at the separation position or any position between the separation position and the connection position, the resetting component 15 can be manually operated, and the movable connecting component can be restored to the connection position.
[0120] Furthermore, the resetting component 15 may be a leaf spring, a torsion spring, or a cylindrical spring, etc. At this time, one end of the resetting component 15 can be connected to or abutted against the housing 112, and the other end can be connected to or abutted against the movable connecting component.
[0121] In embodiments, the aerosol provision system 1 further comprises a channel 161 communicating the first containment chamber 13 with the outside, for the user to drive the movement of the movable connecting component in the first containment chamber 13 from the outside of the system; through the setting of the channel 161 , the communication between the first containment chamber 13 and the outside world can be realized, which may make it more convenient for the user to operate the movable connecting component. It should be noted that the channel 161 can be used to pass through a driving structure such as a rod, a pin, or a pull rope that can be drivingly connected to the movable connecting component.
[0122] It should be noted that, in embodiments, the aerosol provision system 1 further comprises a driving assembly 162, configured to be at least partially located outside the first containment chamber 13 and capable of extending into the first containment chamber 13 through the channel 161 to drive the movement of the movable connecting component in the first containment chamber 13. Specifically, the driving assembly 162 is at least partially located outside the aerosol provision device 11 and the battery assembly 12, so as to facilitate the operation of the driving assembly 162.
[0123] Furthermore, the driving assembly 162 is connected to or detachable from the movable connecting component; that is to say, the driving assembly 162 only needs to be able to drive the movable connecting component from the connection position to the separation position. After the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are separated, the driving assembly 162 does not need to maintain a driving connection relationship with the movable connecting component; that is to say, the driving assembly 162 only needs to have an unlocking function, and the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 can be locked by the resetting component 15 with elasticity or magnetism; the end of the driving assembly 162 extending into the first containment chamber 13 can actuate the movable connecting component to move from the connection position to the separation position by means of hinge connection, sliding abutment, etc.; when the driving assembly 162 is hinge-connected to the movable connecting component, the driving assembly 162 also has the function of driving the movable connecting component from the separation position to the connection position. Thus, when connecting the aerosol provision device 11 and the battery assembly 12, the driving assembly 162 can be operated first to make the movable connecting component move to the separation position and keep it at the separation position throughout the connection process until the battery assembly 12 and the aerosol provision device 11 are completely assembled, and then the driving assembly 162 is operated again to make the movable connecting component move to the connection position; such a setting can reduce collisions and abrasions during the connection process of the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122.
[0124] In embodiments, the form of the driving assembly 162 is not specifically limited. On the premise of not violating the inventive concept of this application, the user can set it according to actual needs. As an exemplary rather than limiting illustration, the driving assembly 162 in embodiments comprises a rod, a pin, or a pull rope connected to the movable connecting component; as long as it can drive the movable connecting component from the connection position to the separation position.
[0125] It should be noted that in embodiments, there are two movable connecting components; the driving assembly 162 comprises a U-shaped or C-shaped driving component, and the two end portions of the open end of the U-shaped or C-shaped driving component respectively drive the corresponding movable connecting components; further, when there are three movable connecting components, the driving assembly 162 can also comprise an E-shaped driving component. It should be noted that the shape of the driving component can be specifically adjusted according to the number and arrangement of the movable connecting components, as long as it can ensure that the driving assembly 162 can drive all the movable connecting components to move synchronously towards the separation position at the same time, which may avoide the situation where the movement of the movable connecting components is not synchronized, resulting in the jamming of the aerosol provision device 11 and the battery assembly 12. By setting the driving assembly 162 as a U-shaped or C-shaped driving component, not only can the two end portions of the open end of the U-shaped or C-shaped driving component respectively drive the corresponding movable connecting components, but also an avoidance space may be formed between the two end portions, thereby avoiding the electrical components or other structures on the aerosol provision device 11 and / or the battery assembly 12.
[0126] Furthermore, continuing to refer to Figure 3, the driving assembly 162 comprises a first driving component 1621 arranged outside the first containment chamber 13 and a second driving component 1622 at least partially located in the first containment chamber 13. The first driving component 1621 is connected to or separated from the second driving component 1622; the first driving component 1621 is configured to drive the movement of the second driving component 1622 in the first containment chamber 13, thereby driving the movement of the movable connecting component in the first containment chamber 13; that is to say, the first driving component 1621 can be separated from the second driving component 1622. The first driving component 1621 can be completely separated from the aerosol provision device 11 and the battery assembly 12 and stored in other positions. When needed, it can be taken out and inserted into the channel 161. In embodiments, a sealing structure can be provided in the channel 161 to prevent other pollutants from entering the first containment chamber 13 when the first driving component 1621 is not inserted into the channel 161 ; when the first driving component 1621 can be separated from the second driving component 1622, it can also ensure the smooth appearance of the entire aerosol provision system 1 , avoiding the formation of a protruding structure 19 for operation at the position of the channel 161 , thus further improving the user experience.
[0127] In embodiments, the aerosol provision system 1 further comprises a guide rail 14 located in the first containment chamber 13, configured to guide the driving assembly 162 to move to the movable connecting component; through the setting of the guide rail 14, it can provide an auxiliary guiding function for the driving assembly 162, ensuring that the driving assembly 162 can smoothly complete the reciprocating motion along the set route. At the same time, it can also provide a supporting effect for the driving assembly 162, reducing the shaking and wobbling during movement of the driving assembly 162.
[0128] It should be noted that in embodiments, the battery assembly body 121 comprises an electric core 1211 , and the second connecting component 122 is connected to the electric core 1211 ; or, the battery assembly body 121 comprises an electric core housing 1212 provided with an electric core containment chamber 1213, and the second connecting component 122 is connected to the electric core housing 1212. The battery assembly 12 is connected to the first connecting component 111 on the aerosol provision device 11 through the electric core housing 1212, which can prevent the stress generated when the second connecting component 122 is connected to the first connecting component 111 from being transmitted to the electric core 1211 or other electrical structures, thereby significantly improving the safety and reliability of the entire battery assembly 12; wherein, the electric core 1211 can be any suitable rechargeable battery. In embodiments, the battery is a lithium-ion battery. Or, it can be a nickel-metal hydride battery, a nickel-cadmium battery, or a lithium-based battery, such as a lithium cobalt, lithium iron phosphate, or lithium polymer battery.
[0129] In embodiments, the electrical connection mode between the aerosol provision device 11 and the battery assembly 12 is not specifically limited. On the premise of not violating the inventive concept, the user can set it according to actual needs. As an exemplary rather than limiting illustration, the aerosol provision device 11 in embodiments further comprises a first electrical connector 113, the battery assembly body 121 comprises an electric core 1211 and a second electrical connector 1214 connected to the electric core 1211 , and the first electrical connector 113 and the second electrical connector 1214 are detachably connected. Wherein, the first electrical connector 113 is electrically connected to the main circuit board 116 on the aerosol provision device 11 , and the main circuit board 116 is electrically connected to the heating assembly 115 and is used to supply power to the heating assembly 115 and control the working state (heating temperature, heating time, etc.) of the heating assembly 115; specifically, the first electrical connector 113 can be connected to the second electrical connector 1214 through Pogo pins or male / female pins, and the insertion direction of the two is the same as the relative movement direction when the aerosol provision device 11 and the battery assembly 12 are connected, so that when the aerosol provision device 11 and the battery assembly 12 are connected in place, the first electrical connector 113 and the second electrical connector 1214 can also directly complete the insertion without additional connection procedures.
[0130] In embodiments, the battery assembly body 121 further comprises an I / O board 1215, a flexible printed circuit 1216, and a PCM board 1217. The PCM board 1217 is connected to the second electrical connector 1214, and at least one of the flexible printed circuit 1216 and the I / O board 1215 is detachably connected to the PCM board 1217; specifically, the PCM board 1217 can be electrically connected to the second electrical connector 1214 and the electric core 1211 , and both the I / O board 1215 and the flexible printed circuit 1216 are electrically connected to the second electrical connector 1214. In order to improve the disassembly and assembly efficiency of the battery assembly 12 and reduce the difficulty of electrical connection work, both the I / O board 1215 and the flexible printed circuit 1216 can be electrically connected to the second electrical connector 1214 by being electrically connected to the PCM board 1217. The flexible printed circuit 1216 can be arranged on the inner wall of the electric core housing 1212. Specifically, a clamping groove matching the flexible printed circuit 1216 can be provided on the inner wall of the electric core housing 1212 to assist in fixing the flexible printed circuit 1216; through the detachable connection between at least one of the flexible printed circuit 1216 and the I / O board 1215 and the PCM board 1217, it is more convenient to layout the internal structure of the entire battery assembly 12, and the connection positions and installation positions of all electrical structures and physical structures are more flexible; and when a certain part is damaged, it is more convenient to replace the flexible printed circuit 1216, the I / O board 1215, and the electric core 1211 ; or when the electric core 1211 needs to be replaced, the flexible printed circuit 1216 and / or the I / O board 1215 can be detached from the PCM board 1217 and reused, and the damaged structure can be repaired and replaced separately, reducing the cost. In embodiments, the battery assembly body 121 may only comprise a part of the I / O board 1215, the flexible printed circuit 1216, and the PCM board 1217.
[0131] In embodiments, the first containment chamber 13 is defined by the housing 112, or by the battery assembly body 121 , or, as shown in Figure 9, jointly defined by the housing 112 and the battery assembly body 121 ; that is to say, the connection position of the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 can be located in the space of the aerosol provision device 11 , or in the space of the battery assembly 12, or a part in the space of the aerosol provision device 11 and another part in the space of the battery assembly 12; it can be specifically adjusted according to actual needs.
[0132] With continued reference to Figures 1 , 2, and 5 to 7, further, in embodiments, the housing 112 forms a second containment chamber 1121. When the battery assembly 12 is connected to the aerosol provision device 11 , the battery assembly 12 is located in the second containment chamber 1121. In a further embodiment, the first containment chamber 13 is provided in the second containment chamber 1121 or the second containment chamber 1121 serves as the first containment chamber 13; when the first containment chamber 13 is completely located in the second containment chamber 1121 , the second connecting component 122 can protrude from the top of the battery assembly 12. When the battery assembly 12 is connected to the aerosol provision device 11, only the second connecting component 122 on the battery assembly 12 is located in the second containment chamber 1121 , or the second connecting component 122 and the battery assembly 12 can be inserted into the second containment chamber 1121 together, so that the contact area between the aerosol provision device 11 and the battery assembly 12 is larger and the connection between them is more stable.
[0133] In embodiments, the aerosol provision device 11 further comprises a base 114. The first connecting component 111 is installed on the base 114, and the base 114 is connected to the housing 112 or integrated with the housing 112; the base 114 refers to a structure that provides installation positions and fixing positions for all the structures in the aerosol provision device 11 , ensuring the stability and relative position relationship of all the structures in the aerosol provision device 11 without easily shaking, vibrating, or even shifting.
[0134] Furthermore, the aerosol provision device 11 further comprises a heating assembly 115. The heating assembly 115 is connected to the base 114 or the housing 112. It should be noted that the heating assembly 115 can be center - needle heating (such as resistive, inductive, etc.), center - sheet heating (such as resistive, inductive, etc.), circumferential heating (such as resistive, inductive, infrared radiation, etc.), hybrid heating (such as center / circumferential hybrid heating, etc.) and other heating methods (such as air - flow heating, etc.). This application does not make specific limitations on this.
[0135] With continued reference to Figure 1 , further, the aerosol provision device 11 further comprises a cartridge for containing a liquid aerosol - generating material or a heater 18 for receiving a solid cigarette; wherein, when the battery assembly 12 supplies power to the heating assembly 115, the heating assembly 115 will heat the solid tobacco in the heater 18, thereby generating an aerosol for the user to puff.
[0136] As mentioned above, in embodiments, the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 can take various possible forms. The following specifically describes the form in which the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are hooks with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0137] Specifically, the first connecting component 111 has a connecting - component body extending between a first end and a second end. The body is rotatably connected to the base 114 in the aerosol provision device 11 through a first rotating shaft 117; the base 114 is disposed in the internal space of the housing 112 and connected to the housing 112; wherein, the first rotating shaft 117 can extend along the thickness direction of the aerosol provision system 1 , so that the first connecting component 111 can swing in its width direction (the aerosol provision system 1 has a strip - shaped structure in the height direction, and its width is significantly greater than its thickness). This may increase the movement range of the first connecting component 111 and may make it more convenient for arrangement and maintenance; two first connecting components 111 are arranged in the extending direction of the first rotating shaft 117, and the projections of the two first connecting components 111 in the extending direction of the first rotating shaft 117 overlap and are respectively located on both sides of the main circuit board 116. That is to say, the two first connecting components 111 can be symmetrically arranged with respect to the plane where the main circuit board 116 is located.
[0138] Furthermore, the second driving component 1622 is configured as a II - shaped driving component, so that the two ends of the second driving component 1622 are respectively matched with the two first connecting components 111 , and the II - shaped opening formed in the middle of the second driving component 1622 can avoid the main circuit board 116; specifically, the first connecting component 111 comprises a hook structure at its first end, which is used to connect with the second connecting component 122, and also comprises a swing - arm structure at its second end. The end of the second driving component 1622 can be matched with the swing - arm structure. It should be noted that, in embodiments, the resetting component 15 is a leaf - spring structure. One end of the resetting component 15 is connected to or abutted against the housing 112 or the base 114. When the first connecting component 111 approaches and connects with the second connecting component 122, the swing - arm structure of at least one first connecting component 111 abuts against the other end of the resetting component 15; the first driving component 1621 is a pin structure. The first driving component 1621 is in plug - in fit with the channel 161 and is separated from the second driving component 1622. That is to say, when the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 need to be separated, the first driving component 1621 can be inserted into the channel 161 , so that the first driving component 1621 drives the second driving component 1622 to move towards the swing - arm structure. At this time, the swing - arm structure compresses the resetting component 15, and the hook structure on the first connecting component 111 gradually starts to separate from the second connecting component 122 until the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are completely separated. At this time, the aerosol provision device 11 and the battery assembly 12 can be separated.
[0139] With continued reference to Figure 2, in embodiments, the battery assembly body 121 comprises an electric - core housing 1212 provided with an electric - core accommodation space and an I / O board accommodation space; an isolation member 123 is provided between the electric - core accommodation space and the I / O board accommodation space; wherein, the isolation member 123 can separate the electric - core accommodation space and the I / O board accommodation space in the height direction, which can not only reduce the electromagnetic interference between the electric core 1211 and the I / O board 1215, but also use the isolation member 123 to fix and support the electric core 1211 and the I / O board 1215. Specifically, the isolation member 123 can also provide a fixing position for the electrical connection wires on the electric core 1211 and / or the I / O board 1215, ensuring the stability inside the battery assembly 12 and the neatness of cable management.
[0140] An aerosol provision device 11 for an aerosol provision system 1 is disclosed. The aerosol provision device 11 comprises: a first connecting component 111 and a housing 112 for mounting the first connecting component 111 ; the first connecting component 111 is used to fix the battery assembly 12 when the device is assembled with the battery assembly 12 of the system; the first connecting component 111 is movable relative to the housing 112 to fix or release the fixation of the battery assembly 12. That is to say, the first connecting component 111 can be used as a movable connecting component to control the actions of the first connecting component 111 to complete the connection and separation with the battery assembly 12.
[0141] In embodiments, the first connecting component 111 is rotatable and / or translational relative to the housing 112; that is to say, the first connecting component 111 can be rotatably connected to the housing 112 or other structures on the aerosol provision device 11 through a rotating shaft, or can be in sliding fit with the housing 112 or other structures on the aerosol provision device 11 through a sliding rail. As long as the first connecting component 111 can rotate and / or translate relative to the housing 112, the connection and fixation or release of the first connecting component 111 and the battery assembly 12 can be achieved.
[0142] In embodiments, the first connecting component 111 is a hook; it should be noted that the hook has a protruding structure 19. Using the protruding structure 19 on the first connecting component 111 to achieve connection and fixation or release of fixation with the structure on the battery assembly 12 can be more convenient, may reduce the interference at the connection between the first connecting component 111 and the battery assembly 12, and may reduce the occurrence of situations where unlocking and separation cannot be achieved or combination and fixation cannot be achieved due to the machining errors of the two. The first connecting component 111 can also be structures such as a plug rod, a swing arm, a sleeve, or a brake, as long as it can facilitate the connection and fixation or release of fixation of the first connecting component 111 and the battery assembly 12.
[0143] In embodiments, the aerosol provision device 11 further comprises a first containment chamber 13. When the first connecting component 111 is at the connection position, the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are connected in the first containment chamber 13, so that the battery assembly 12 is connected to the aerosol provision device 11 ; when the first connecting component 111 located in the first containment chamber 13 moves to the separation position, the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are disconnected, so that the battery assembly 12 is separated from the aerosol provision device 11 ; the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are connected in the first containment chamber 13. Realizing the connection inside the chamber may avoid accidental disconnection due to external mis-touching, and may result in a beautiful and tidy appearance, preventing being contaminated by the outside world.
[0144] Another aerosol provision device 11 for an aerosol provision system 1 is disclosed. The device comprises: a first connecting component 111 and a housing 112 for mounting the first connecting component 111 ; the first connecting component 111 is configured to cooperate with the battery assembly body 121 of the aerosol provision system 1 equipped with a second connecting component 122 and be detachably connected to the second connecting component 122, and the second connecting component 122 is movable relative to the battery assembly body 121 to make the device and the battery assembly 12 detachably connected.
[0145] In embodiments, the aerosol provision device 11 further comprises a first containment chamber 13. When the second connecting component 122 is at the connection position, the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are connected in the first containment chamber 13, so that the battery assembly 12 is connected to the aerosol provision device 11 ; when the second connecting component 122 located in the first containment chamber 13 moves to the separation position, the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are disconnected, so that the battery assembly 12 is separated from the aerosol provision device 11. The first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are connected in the first containment chamber 13. Realizing the connection inside the chamber may avoid accidental disconnection due to external mis-touching, and may achieve a beautiful and tidy appearance, preventing being contaminated by the outside world.
[0146] A battery assembly 12 for an aerosol provision system 1 is disclosed. The battery assembly 12 comprises a battery assembly body 121 and a second connecting component 122 connected to the battery assembly body 121. The second connecting component 122 is used to fix the device when assembling with the device of the system; the second connecting component 122 is movable relative to the battery assembly body 121 to fix or release the fixation of the device; the battery assembly 12 in embodiments can cooperate with the aerosol provision device 11 discussed above to achieve the connection and fixation or release of fixation between the two. In embodiments, the second connecting component 122 is rotatable and / or translational relative to the battery assembly body 121 ; that is to say, the second connecting component 122 can be rotatably connected to the battery assembly body 121 or other structures on the battery assembly 12 through a rotating shaft, or can be in sliding fit with the battery assembly body 121 or other structures on the battery assembly 12 through a sliding rail. As long as the second connecting component 122 can rotate and / or translate relative to the battery assembly body 121 , the connection and fixation or release of the second connecting component 122 and the first connecting component 111 can be achieved.
[0147] In embodiments, the second connecting component 122 is a hook; it should be noted that the hook has a protruding structure 19. Using the protruding structure 19 on the second connecting component 122 to achieve connection and fixation or release of fixation with the structure on the aerosol provision device 11 can be more convenient, may reduce the interference at the connection between the second connecting component 122 and the aerosol provision device 11 , and may reduce the occurrence of situations where unlocking and separation cannot be achieved or combination and fixation cannot be achieved due to the machining errors of the two. The second connecting component 122 can also be structures such as a plug rod, a swing arm, a sleeve, or a brake, as long as it can facilitate the connection and fixation or release of fixation of the second connecting component 122 and the aerosol provision device 11.
[0148] In embodiments, the battery assembly 12 has a first containment chamber 13, or the aerosol provision device 11 that cooperates with the battery assembly 12 comprises a first containment chamber 13. When the second connecting component 122 is at the connection position, the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are connected in the first containment chamber 13, so that the battery assembly 12 is connected to the aerosol provision device 11 ; when the second connecting component 122 located in the first containment chamber 13 moves to the separation position, the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are disconnected, so that the battery assembly 12 is separated from the aerosol provision device 11 ; the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are connected in the first containment chamber 13. Realizing the connection inside the chamber may avoid accidental disconnection due to external mis-touching, and may achieve a beautiful and tidy appearance, preventing being contaminated by the outside world.
[0149] Another battery assembly 12 for an aerosol provision system 1 is disclosed. The battery assembly 12 comprises a battery assembly body 121 and a second connecting component 122 connected to the battery assembly body 121. The second connecting component 122 is configured to cooperate with the device of the aerosol provision system 1 with a housing 112 equipped with a first connecting component 111 and be detachably connected to the first connecting component 111 ; the first connecting component 111 is movable relative to the housing 112 to make the battery assembly 12 and the device detachably connected; the battery assembly 12 in embodiments can cooperate with the aerosol provision device 11 discussed above to achieve the connection and fixation or release of fixation between the two.
[0150] In embodiments, the first connecting component 111 is rotatable and / or translational relative to the housing 112; that is to say, the first connecting component 111 can be rotatably connected to the housing 112 or other structures on the aerosol provision device 11 through a rotating shaft, or can be in sliding fit with the structures on the aerosol provision device 11 through a sliding rail. As long as the first connecting component 111 can rotate and / or translate relative to the aerosol provision device 11 , the connection and fixation or release of the second connecting component 122 and the first connecting component 111 can be achieved.
[0151] In embodiments, the first connecting component 111 is a hook; it should be noted that the hook has a protruding structure 19. Using the protruding structure 19 on the first connecting component 111 to achieve connection and fixation or release of fixation with the structure on the battery assembly 12 can be more convenient, may reduce the interference at the connection between the first connecting component 111 and the battery assembly 12, and may reduce the occurrence of situations where unlocking and separation cannot be achieved or combination and fixation cannot be achieved due to the machining errors of the two. The first connecting component 111 can also be structures such as a plug rod, a swing arm, a sleeve, or a brake, as long as it can facilitate the connection and fixation or release of fixation of the first connecting component 111 and the battery assembly 12.
[0152] In embodiments, the battery assembly 12 has a first containment chamber 13, or the aerosol provision device 11 that cooperates with the battery assembly 12 comprises a first containment chamber 13. When the first connecting component 111 is at the connection position, the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are connected in the first containment chamber 13, so that the battery assembly 12 is connected to the aerosol provision device 11 ; when the first connecting component 111 located in the first containment chamber 13 moves to the separation position, the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are disconnected, so that the battery assembly 12 is separated from the aerosol provision device 11 ; the first connecting component 111 and the second connecting component 122 are connected in the first containment chamber 13. Realizing the connection inside the chamber may avoid accidental disconnection due to external mis-touching, and may achieve a beautiful and tidy appearance, preventing being contaminated by the outside world.
[0153] With continued reference to Figure 8, in embodiments, the battery assembly body 121 further comprises an I / O board 1215, a flexible printed circuit 1216, and a PCM board 1217. The PCM board 1217 is connected to the second electrical connector 1214, and at least one of the flexible printed circuit 1216 and the I / O board 1215 is detachably connected to the PCM board 1217. The PCM board 1217 can be electrically connected to the second electrical connector 1214 and the electric core 1211 , and both the I / O board 1215 and the flexible printed circuit 1216 are electrically connected to the second electrical connector 1214. In order to potentially improve the disassembly and assembly efficiency of the battery assembly 12 and reduce the difficulty of electrical connection work, both the I / O board 1215 and the flexible printed circuit 1216 can be electrically connected to the second electrical connector 1214 by being electrically connected to the PCM board 1217. The flexible printed circuit 1216 can be mounted on the inner wall of the electric core housing 1212. Specifically, a clamping groove matching the flexible printed circuit 1216 can be provided on the inner wall of the electric core housing 1212 to assist in fixing the flexible printed circuit 1216. Through the detachable connection between at least one of the flexible printed circuit 1216 and the I / O board 1215 and the PCM board 1217, it may be more convenient to layout the internal structure of the entire battery assembly 12, and the connection positions and installation positions of all electrical structures and physical structures may be more flexible; and when a certain part is damaged, it may be more convenient to replace the flexible printed circuit 1216, the I / O board 1215, and the electric core 1211 ; or when the electric core 1211 needs to be replaced, the flexible printed circuit 1216 and / or the I / O board 1215 can be detached from the PCM board 1217 and reused, and the damaged structure may be be repaired and replaced separately, which may reduce the cost. In an embodiment, the battery assembly body 121 may only comprise a part of the I / O board 1215, the flexible printed circuit 1216, and the PCM board 1217.
[0154] It should be noted that descriptions which are relevant for some embodiments may also be referred to in relation to other embodiments, and will not be repeated here.
[0155] It is understandable that the above text and illustrations are only introductions of some embodiments. On the premise of not violating the concept of this application, users can make other modifications according to the actual needs of the product.
[0156] In the description of this specification, the referential terminology "an embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" means that specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are comprised in at least one embodiment or example. In this specification, the indicative expression of the above-mentioned terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the described specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable way in any one or more embodiments or examples.
[0157] Moreover, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used merely for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the characteristics defined as "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly comprise at least one such characteristic. In the description, the term "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.
[0158] Unless explicitly defined and limited, terms such as "mounting," "connecting," "connection," "fixing," etc., should be understood broadly. For instance, the connection can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediary medium, it can be the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless explicitly defined otherwise. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of these terms in the context of the application based on the circumstances.
[0159] Although the embodiments have been shown and described above, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are exemplary and should not be considered as limiting the application. Those skilled in the art within the scope of the application can make variations, modifications, replacements, and variations to the above-described embodiments.
Claims
1. Claims1. An aerosol provision system comprising an aerosol provision device, a battery assembly, and a first containment chamber; wherein, the aerosol provision device comprises: a first connecting component; and a housing for mounting the first connecting component; the battery assembly comprises: a battery assembly body; and a second connecting component connected to the battery assembly body; wherein the first connecting component and the second connecting component are configured to be detachably connected; and wherein: the first connecting component is a movable connecting component and is movable with respect to the housing between a connection position and a separation position, and / or the second connecting component is a movable connecting component and is movable with respect to the battery assembly body between a connection position and a separation position; wherein, the first and second connecting components are configured such that: when the first and second connecting components are both located in the first containment chamber, and when the or each movable connecting element is located at its respective connection position, the first connecting component and the second connecting component are connected in the first containment chamber, so that the battery assembly is connected to the aerosol provision device; and when the or each movable connecting component located in the first containment chamber moves to its respective separation position, the first connecting component and the second connecting component are disconnected, so that the battery assembly can be separated from the aerosol provision device.
2. The aerosol provision system according to claim 1 , wherein the or each movable connecting component is rotatable and / or translational.
3. The aerosol provision system according to claims 1 or 2, wherein the or each movable connecting component comprises a hook.
4. The aerosol provision system according to claim 3, wherein one of the first connecting component and the second component is not a movable connecting component, and wherein the connecting component that is not the movable connecting component comprises a hook or a through hole.
5. The aerosol provision system according to any preceding claim, wherein the first connecting component and / or the second connecting component comprise an inclined surface, configured to form a guide surface which connects the first connecting component and the second connecting component when they are brought close to each other.
6. The aerosol provision system according to any preceding claim, wherein the system comprises a first end and a second end that are opposite to each other along the longitudinal dimension of the system, and wherein the first end is proximal to the housing and the second end is proximal to the battery assembly body; wherein the system is configured such that the position at which the first connecting component and the second connecting component are configured to connect is spaced apart from the second end of the system.
7. The aerosol provision system according to claim 6, wherein, the second connecting component is located on an end of the battery assembly body which is proximal to the first end of the system.
8. The aerosol provision system according to any preceding claim, wherein the system comprises at least two first connecting components and at least two second connecting components, and the first connecting components and the second connecting components are configured to cooperate with each other and correspond one-to-one.
9. The aerosol provision system according to any preceding claim, wherein the system further comprises a resetting component, configured to drive at least one movable connecting component to reset to the connection position.
10. The aerosol provision system according to any preceding claim, wherein the system further comprises a channel extending from the first containment chamber to theoutside of the system, for a user to drive the movement of at least one movable connecting component in the first containment chamber from the outside of the system.
11. The aerosol provision system according to claim 10, wherein the system further comprises a driving assembly, configured to be at least partially located outside the first containment chamber, and capable of extending into the first containment chamber through the channel to drive the movement of at least one movable connecting component in the first containment chamber.
12. The aerosol provision system according to claim 11 , wherein the driving assembly is connected to or separate from the at least one movable connecting component.
13. The aerosol provision system according to claim 12, wherein the driving assembly comprises a rod, a pin, or a pull rope connected to the movable connecting component.
14. The aerosol provision system according to claim 12, wherein there are two movable connecting components; the driving assembly comprises a U-shaped or C-shaped driving component, and two end portions of the open end of the U-shaped or C-shaped driving component drive the corresponding movable connecting components, respectively.
15. The aerosol provision system according to claim 12, wherein the driving assembly comprises a first driving component arranged outside the first containment chamber and a second driving component at least partially located in the first containment chamber, wherein the first driving component is connected to or separate from the second driving component; wherein the first driving component is configured to drive the movement of the second driving component in the first containment chamber, thereby driving the movement of the at least one movable connecting component in the first containment chamber.
16. The aerosol provision system according to any one of claims 11 to 15, further comprising a guide rail located in the first containment chamber, configured to guide the driving assembly to move to the movable connecting component.
17. The aerosol provision system according to any preceding claim, whereinthe battery assembly body comprises an electric core, and the second connecting component is connected to the electric core; or, the battery assembly body comprises an electric core housing provided with an electric core containment chamber, and the second connecting component is connected to the electric core housing.
18. The aerosol provision system according to any preceding claim, wherein the device further comprises a first electrical connector, the battery assembly body comprises an electric core and a second electrical connector connected to the electric core, and the first electrical connector and the second electric connector are detachably connected.
19. The aerosol provision system according to claim 18, wherein the battery assembly body further comprises an I / O board, a flexible printed circuit, and a PCM board, wherein the PCM board is connected to the second electrical connector, and at least one of the flexible printed circuit and the I / O board is detachably connected to the PCM board.
20. The aerosol provision system according to any preceding claim, wherein the first containment chamber is defined by the housing, or defined by the battery assembly body, or defined by the housing and the battery assembly body together.
21. The aerosol provision system according to claim 20, wherein the housing is provided with a second containment chamber, and when the battery assembly and the device are connected, the battery assembly is located in the second containment chamber; wherein the second containment chamber is provided with the first containment chamber or the second containment chamber is the first containment chamber.
22. The aerosol provision system according to any preceding claim, wherein the device further comprises a base, the first connecting component is mounted to the base, and the base is connected to or integrated with the housing.
23. The aerosol provision system according to claim 22, wherein the device further comprises a heating assembly, and the heating assembly is connected to the base or to the housing.
24. An aerosol provision device for an aerosol provision system, wherein the aerosolprovision device comprises: a first connecting component and a housing for mounting the first connecting component; wherein the first connecting component is configured to be used for connecting a battery assembly of the system to the aerosol provision device when the aerosol provision device is assembled with the battery assembly; and wherein the first connecting component is movable with respect to the housing to connect or disconnect the battery assembly.
25. The aerosol provision device according to claim 24, wherein the first connecting component is rotatable and / or translational with respect to the housing.
26. The aerosol provision device according to claim 24 or claim 25, wherein the first connecting component comprises a hook.
27. An aerosol provision device for an aerosol provision system, wherein the device comprises: a first connecting component and a housing for mounting the first connecting component; wherein the first connecting component is configured to cooperate with a battery assembly body of the aerosol provision system comprising a second connecting component and wherein the first connecting component is configured to be detachably connected to the second connecting component, wherein the second connecting component is movable with respect to the battery assembly body, so that the device and a battery assembly are detachably connected.
28. A battery assembly of an aerosol provision system, wherein the battery assembly comprises a battery assembly body and a second connecting component connected to the battery assembly body, wherein the second connecting component is configured to be used for connecting a device of the system to the battery assembly when the battery assembly is assembled with the device; wherein the second connecting component is movable with respect to the battery assembly body connect or disconnect the device.
29. The battery assembly according to claim 28, wherein the second connecting component is rotatable and / or translational with respect to the battery assembly body.
30. The battery assembly according to claim 28 or claim 29, wherein the second connecting component comprises a hook.
31. A battery assembly of an aerosol provision system, wherein the battery assembly comprises a battery assembly body and a second connecting component connected to the battery assembly body, wherein the second connecting component is configured to cooperate with a housing of the aerosol provision system comprising a first connecting component and be detachably connected to the first connecting component; wherein the first connecting component is movable with respect to the housing, so that the battery assembly and a device comprising the housing are detachably connected.
32. The battery assembly of an aerosol provision system according to claim 31 , wherein the battery assembly body comprises an electric core and an electrical connector connected to the electric core, wherein the electrical connector has an interface for detachable connection with an external electric connector; the battery assembly body further comprises an I / O board, a flexible printed circuit, and a PCM board; the PCM board is connected to the electrical connector, and at least one of the flexible printed circuit and the I / O board is detachably connected to the PCM board.
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