Aerosol generating device

Abstract

Provided is an aerosol generating device (100), comprising a housing (50), an operating member (20), and a covering member (60). A loading hole (504) is formed in the housing (50). The operating member (20) can move relative to the housing (50); and the operating member (20) is configured to adjust a working state of the aerosol generating device (100). The covering member (60) is connected to the operating member (20); and the covering member (60) can be linked to the operating member (20) during the movement of the operating member (20) relative to the housing (50), so as to open the loading hole (504) when the operating member (20) moves to an open position relative to the housing (50), and close the loading hole (504) when the operating member (20) moves to a closed position.

Description

Aerosol generation device

[0001] Priority information

[0002] This application claims priority and benefits to patent application No. 202520147177.8, filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration on January 21, 2025, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of heated non-combustible technology, and more specifically, to an aerosol generating device. Background Technology

[0004] An aerosol generating device is a type of small electronic device that generates aerosols by heating an aerosol generating substrate using a non-combustible method. Aerosol generating devices typically have a loading port to accommodate the aerosol generating substrate inserted into the device. To close the loading port when the device is not in use and prevent dust or foreign objects from entering, a closable dust cover is usually provided at the loading port. However, the dust cover's switch, along with the device's status switch and speed adjustment switch, all need to be located on the device surface, occupying considerable space and resulting in structural redundancy. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides an aerosol generating apparatus, which is at least used to simplify the switching structure.

[0006] The aerosol generating apparatus according to the present application includes a housing, an operating member, and a cover member. The housing has a loading hole. The operating member is movable relative to the housing and is used to adjust the working state of the aerosol generating apparatus. The cover member is connected to the operating member and can be linked with the operating member during the movement of the operating member relative to the housing, so as to open the loading hole when the operating member moves to the open position relative to the housing and close the loading hole when the operating member moves to the closed position.

[0007] The aerosol generating device of this application embodiment is linked with the operating member during the movement of the operating member relative to the housing. The operating member has the functions of adjusting the working state of the aerosol generating device and opening and closing the loading hole, and makes the opening and closing state of the loading hole match the working state of the aerosol generating device, thereby simplifying the structure, saving installation space, and improving the ease of use of the aerosol generating device.

[0008] In some embodiments, the cover includes a first cover and a second cover, which are movably connected to the operating member, respectively. The first cover and the second cover are configured to interlock and jointly cover the loading hole when the operating member is in the closed position, and to separate and open the loading hole when the operating member is in the open position.

[0009] In this way, by separating or splicing the separate cover parts to open or close the loading hole accordingly, the space required for the cover parts to move in a single direction as a whole is saved, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the aerosol generation device.

[0010] In some embodiments, the operating member is rotatably disposed relative to the housing, and the first cover and the second cover are configured to move away from each other as the operating member rotates in a first direction and move closer to each other as the operating member rotates in a second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are opposite directions.

[0011] Thus, by the first cover and the second cover moving away from each other as the operating member rotates in the first direction and moving closer to each other as the operating member rotates in the second direction, the first cover and the second housing move relative to the housing in a smooth and reliable path.

[0012] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device includes a transmission assembly, which includes a first connector, a second connector, and a third connector. The first connector and the second connector are fixedly connected to a first cover and a second cover, respectively, and the third connector is rotatably connected to the first connector, the second connector, and the operating component, respectively.

[0013] Thus, by fixing the first and second connecting parts to the first and second covers respectively, and rotating the third connecting part to the first connecting part, the second connecting part, and the operating part respectively, the movement state of the first and second covers is controlled by the movement state of the operating part, effectively linking the operating part and the covering part, and improving the stability and reliability of the transmission.

[0014] In some embodiments, the two ends of the first connector are respectively connected to the first cover and the first rotating part, the two ends of the second connector are respectively connected to the second cover and the second rotating part, the first rotating part is rotatably connected to the third connector, and the second rotating part is rotatably connected to the housing; the third connector is provided with a third rotating part, and the third rotating part is rotatably connected to the second connector.

[0015] Thus, by having the first connector rotate relative to the third connector around the first rotating part, and the second connector rotate around the second rotating part, and the third connector rotates in connection with the operating member and the second connector, the operating member drives the first and second connectors to rotate during the rotation process, thereby stabilizing the transmission and improving the synchronization of the movement of the cover and the operating member relative to the housing.

[0016] In some embodiments, the operating member forms a limiting groove, and the third connector forms a first protrusion that extends at least partially into the limiting groove.

[0017] Thus, by cooperating with the limiting groove, the operating component can drive the third connecting component to move relative to the housing, making the transmission structure simple and reliable.

[0018] In some embodiments, the limiting groove includes a first limiting segment and a second limiting segment. The width of the first limiting segment and the second limiting segment are both matched with the width of the first protrusion. The first limiting segment and the second limiting segment are arcs with different centers. The center of the first limiting segment coincides with the rotation center of the operating member.

[0019] Thus, when the operating component rotates relative to the housing and the first protrusion moves within the first limiting section, the first protrusion can remain stationary relative to the housing. After the first protrusion enters the second limiting section, the first protrusion moves relative to the housing under the action of the operating component, causing the first cover and the second cover to cover or open the loading hole as the third connecting component moves.

[0020] In some embodiments, a first magnetic body and a second magnetic body with different magnetic properties are respectively disposed in the first connector and the second connector.

[0021] Thus, as the first connector and the second connector approach each other, the magnetic attraction between the first and second magnetic bodies with different magnetic properties helps the first connector and the second connector to stick together, thereby helping the first cover and the second cover to approach each other and stick tightly, reducing the gap after the first cover and the second cover are spliced ​​together.

[0022] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device is configured to be adjusted to a shutdown state when the operating element is in the closed position, and to be adjusted to a heating preparation state or a heating state as the operating element moves to the open position.

[0023] In this way, the loading port opens when the aerosol generator is set to the heating preparation state, and closes when the loading port closes, thus simplifying the operation and making it easier for users to use.

[0024] In some embodiments, the open position of the operating member includes a first position and a second position, the first position being a position between the operating member rotating from the closed position to the second position; the aerosol generating device is configured to adjust to a first power when the operating member moves to the first position in a heated state, and to adjust to a second power when the operating member moves to the second position, the first power being less than the second power.

[0025] Thus, under heating conditions, the power of the aerosol generating device can be adjusted by moving the operating element between the first and second positions, simplifying the operation of power adjustment and improving reliability.

[0026] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of this application with the top cover removed;

[0030] Figure 3 is a partially exploded structural diagram of the aerosol generating device shown in Figure 2.

[0031] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the operating components according to an embodiment of this application from a bottom view.

[0032] Figure 5 is a top view of the operating component in the second position according to an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 6 is a top view of the operating component in the first position according to an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 7 is a top view of the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment of this application in the off state.

[0035] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0036] 100-Aerosol generating device; 10-Circuit board; 11-Signal terminal; 20-Operating component; 21-Main body; 22-Toggle part; 24-Limiting groove; 241-First limiting section; 242-Second limiting section; 30-Conductive component; 50-Housing; 501-Leaving groove; 52-Bracket; 53-Outer shell; 504-Loading hole; 54-Top cover; 56-Top; 57-Bottom; 60-Covering component; 61-First cover; 62-Second cover; 70-Rotating assembly; 71-First connector; 711-First rotating part; 712-First magnetic body; 72-Second connector; 722-Second rotating part; 723-Limiting hole; 724-Second magnetic body; 73-Third connector; 731-First protrusion; 732-Second protrusion; 733-Third rotating part; 80-Receiving tube; w-First direction; v-Second direction. Embodiments of the present invention

[0037] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0038] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0039] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between the components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0041] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, various specific examples of processes and materials are provided in this application, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 1. The aerosol generating device 100 is a structure capable of generating aerosols by acting on an aerosol generating matrix (not shown) through resistance heating, electromagnetic heating, microwave heating, laser irradiation, infrared light irradiation, ultrasound, or mechanical vibration. The aerosol generating matrix is ​​a plant leaf product that has been treated and heated to produce aerosols. The aerosol generating matrix can be in a fully solid or semi-solid state. When the aerosol generating matrix is ​​fully solid, it can be prepared using processes such as rolling, slurry preparation, die casting, or extrusion. The aerosol generating matrix can be a cylindrical structure similar to a cigarette, or a sheet-like, strip-like, or block-like structure.

[0043] Aerosol generating matrix is ​​atomized by heating to form aerosols. Aerosols can be visible or invisible and may include vapors (e.g., fine particulate matter in a gaseous state, which are typically liquid or solid at room temperature) as well as liquid droplets of gas and condensed vapor. Users can inhale aerosols into their mouth, nasal cavity, or lungs through their mouth or nose. Aerosols inhaled into the user's respiratory system can be used for various purposes such as food, medicine, and health care.

[0044] Please refer to Figures 1-3. The aerosol generating apparatus 100 of this application includes a housing 50, an operating member 20, and a cover member 60. The housing 50 has a loading hole 504. The operating member 20 is movable relative to the housing 50 and is used to adjust the working state of the aerosol generating apparatus 100. The cover member 60 is connected to the operating member 20 and can be linked with the operating member 20 during the movement of the operating member 20 relative to the housing 50, so as to open the loading hole 504 when the operating member 20 moves to the open position relative to the housing 50 and close the loading hole 504 when the operating member 20 moves to the closed position. The aerosol generating apparatus 100 is configured to be in a power-off state when the operating member 20 is in the closed position and is configured to be adjusted to a heating preparation state as the operating member 20 moves to the open position.

[0045] The aerosol generating device 100 of this application embodiment is linked with the operating member 20 during the movement of the operating member 20 relative to the housing 50 by the cover member 60. The cover member 60 can open the loading hole 504 when the operating member 20 adjusts the aerosol generating device 100 to the heating preparation state, and cover the loading hole 504 when the aerosol generating device 100 is adjusted to the off state. This allows the operating member 20 to have both the function of opening and closing the loading hole 504 and adjusting the working state of the aerosol generating device 100, thereby simplifying the structure, saving installation space, and improving the ease of use of the aerosol generating device 100.

[0046] Specifically, the loading hole 504 is used to accommodate the insertion of the aerosol generating matrix. The aperture and shape of the loading hole 504 match the outer contour shape and size of the aerosol generating matrix. For example, if the aerosol generating matrix is ​​a cylindrical structure similar to a cigarette, the loading hole 504 is a circular hole. The aerosol generating device 100 also includes a receiving tube 80, one axial end of which is open and faces the loading hole 504, so that the receiving tube 80 can accommodate the aerosol generating matrix inserted through the loading hole 504. For ease of explanation, this application defines the direction in which the end of the receiving tube 80 faces the loading hole 504 as the vertical direction, and the aerosol generating matrix can be inserted into the aerosol generating device 100 from top to bottom. The receiving tube 80 can extend downwards from the loading hole 504 into the interior of the aerosol generating device 100.

[0047] The housing 50 can be generally cylindrical, and components such as a battery (not shown), control components (not shown), and heating components (not shown) can be installed inside it. The cross-section of the housing 50 is defined as a section perpendicular to the vertical direction. The cross-sectional shape of the outer contour of the housing 50 includes, but is not limited to, circles, ellipses, racetrack shapes, rectangles, triangles, regular polygons, and other non-regular polygons. This application only uses the racetrack shape of the outer contour of the housing 50 as an example for illustration.

[0048] Optionally, the housing 50 includes an outer shell 53, a top cover 54, and a bracket 52. The outer shell 53 and the top cover 54 together form a relatively enclosed installation space, and the bracket 52 is mounted within the installation space. A loading hole 504 is formed in the top cover 54, and a receiving tube 80 can pass through the bracket 52. A cover 60 can be disposed between the top cover 54 and the bracket 52 and can move relative to the top cover 54 and the bracket 52 to close and open the loading hole 504. When the loading hole 504 is closed, the loading hole 504 is located within the projection range of the cover 60 in the vertical direction of the top cover 54, so that the cover 60 can completely cover the loading hole 504. An operating member 20 is movably mounted on the bracket 52. The cover 60 can be movably connected to the operating member 20 and the bracket 52.

[0049] The operating element 20 can move relative to the housing 50 in at least one of the following motion forms: rotation, swing, translation, etc. The operating element 20 can move relative to the housing 50 along a preset path when a force is applied by the user. In some extended embodiments, the operating element 20 can be an interactive screen with a virtual operating interface. The user performs virtual operations on the operating element 20, causing the cover 60 to move in a corresponding manner to open or close the loading hole 504.

[0050] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device 100 is configured to be adjusted to a shutdown state when the operating member 20 is in the closed position, and to be adjusted to a heating preparation state as the operating member 20 moves to the open position.

[0051] Thus, when the aerosol generating device 100 is adjusted to the heating preparation state, the loading hole 504 is opened by the operating component 20, and when the loading hole 504 is closed, the aerosol generating device 100 is adjusted to the shutdown state, thereby simplifying the operation and making it convenient for users.

[0052] For example, the operating member 20 can move relative to the housing 50 to a closed position (as shown in Figure 7) and an open position (as shown in Figure 6) along a preset path, and drive the cover member 60 to move relative to the loading hole 504, so that in the closed position, the aerosol generating device 100 is in a powered-off state and the cover member 60 covers the loading hole 504, while in the open position, the aerosol generating device 100 is in a heating preparation state and the cover member 60 opens the loading hole 504.

[0053] Optionally, a circuit board 10 may be disposed below the operating member 20, and a conductive member 30 may be disposed inside the operating member 20. The conductive member 30 is partially exposed on the surface of the operating member 20 facing the circuit board 10 and is electrically connected to the signal terminal 11 on the circuit board 10. The operating member 20 moves relative to the housing 50 and drives the conductive member 30 to move relative to the circuit board 10, thereby changing the electrical connection state between the conductive member 30 and the signal terminal 11, thereby adjusting the aerosol generating device 100 to a shutdown state or a heating preparation state, and also adjusting the heating power of the aerosol generating device 100 after reaching the heating preparation state.

[0054] Furthermore, the aerosol generating device 100 also includes a sensing component (not shown), which senses whether the aerosol generating substrate is inserted into the loading hole 504 and correctly loaded into the heating component through the loading hole 504. When the operating member 20 moves from the closed position relative to the housing 50 to the open position, it opens the loading hole 504, adjusting the aerosol generating device 100 to a heating preparation state. Once the sensing component detects that the aerosol generating substrate is correctly loaded into the heating component, the heating component can begin heating. When the sensing component detects that the aerosol generating substrate has been removed from the loading hole 504, the heating component stops heating, and the operating member 20 moves from the open position to the closed position, closing the loading hole 504 and adjusting the aerosol generating device 100 to a shutdown state.

[0055] Optionally, the operating member 20 and the cover member 60 can be directly connected and the cover member 60 can be driven to move relative to the housing 50. Alternatively, the operating member 20 and the cover member 60 can be connected through a transmission mechanism, so that the operating member 20 moves relative to the housing 50 while the cover member 60 moves relative to the loading hole 504.

[0056] Please refer to Figures 2, 3 and 7. In some embodiments, the cover 60 includes a first cover 61 and a second cover 62, which are movably connected to the operating member 20. The first cover 61 and the second cover 62 are configured to interlock and jointly cover the loading hole 504 when the operating member 20 is in the closed position, and to separate and open the loading hole 504 when the operating member 20 is in the open position.

[0057] Thus, by separating or splicing the separate cover parts 60 to open or close the loading hole 504 accordingly, the space required for the cover parts 60 as a whole to move in a single direction is saved, which is beneficial to the miniaturization of the aerosol generating device 100.

[0058] Specifically, the size of the cover 60 matches the diameter of the loading hole 504, and the first cover 61 and the second cover 62 can be spliced ​​together to completely cover the loading hole 504. The cover 60 can be in the form of a sheet or plate, and its shape can be circular, elliptical, quadrilateral, pentagonal, polygonal, etc., and this application does not limit this. To save space, the shape of the cover 60 is the same as the shape of the loading hole 504.

[0059] For example, the loading hole 504 is a circular hole, and the cover 60 is circular in shape. In this embodiment, the outer contours of the first cover 61 and the second cover 62 are spliced ​​together to form a circle. The first cover 61 and the second cover 62 can be two semi-circular blades, or they can be two arc-shaped blades with the same chord length of the cover 60 as the base.

[0060] Optionally, both the first cover 61 and the second cover 62 are movable relative to the housing 50 and the operating member 20. The first cover 61 can be movably connected to the housing 50 and the operating member 20 respectively, and the second cover 62 is also connected to the housing 50 and the operating member 20 respectively. When the operating member 20 moves relative to the housing 50 along a preset path, it drives the first cover 61 and the second cover 62 to move relative to the housing 50 in different directions.

[0061] For example, when the operating element 20 moves from the open position to the closed position, the aerosol generating device 100 is switched off, and the first cover 61 and the second cover 62 are moved closer together until they are tightly joined together, thereby jointly sealing the loading hole 504. Alternatively, when the operating element 20 moves from the closed position to the open position, the aerosol generating device 100 is switched to a heating preparation state, and the first cover 61 and the second cover 62 are moved away from each other to open the loading hole 504.

[0062] Please refer to Figures 5-7. In some embodiments, the operating member 20 is rotatably disposed relative to the housing 50. The first cover 61 and the second cover 62 are configured to move away from each other as the operating member 20 rotates along a first direction w and move closer to each other as the operating member 20 rotates along a second direction v, wherein the first direction w and the second direction v are opposite directions.

[0063] Thus, as the first cover 61 and the second cover 62 move away from each other as the operating member 20 rotates along the first direction w, and move closer to each other as the operating member 20 rotates along the second direction v, the first cover 61 and the second housing 50 move relative to the housing 50 along a smooth and reliable path.

[0064] Specifically, the operating member 20 can rotate relative to the housing 50. The rotation center of the operating member 20 can be located at or near the geometric center of the operating member 20. Furthermore, the operating member 20 rotates relative to the housing 50 in a plane perpendicular to the vertical direction with its own geometric center as the rotation center, thereby improving structural stability and reliability.

[0065] Optionally, the first direction w is clockwise and the second direction v is counterclockwise. In other embodiments, the first direction w is counterclockwise and the second direction v is clockwise.

[0066] Optionally, the loading hole 504 and the cover 60 are stacked vertically and arranged alongside the operating member 20 on at least one side of the housing 50. The operating member 20 is movably connected to the first cover 61 and the second cover 62, respectively, causing the first cover 61 and the second cover 62 to rotate relative to the housing 50, so that the first cover 61 and the second cover 62 move away from each other and open the loading hole 504, or so that the first cover 61 and the second cover 62 move closer to each other until they are precisely joined and the loading hole 504 is closed.

[0067] The first cover 61 and the second cover 62 can be movably connected to the operating member 20 by at least one of the following methods: linkage drive, shaft drive, gear drive, hinge drive, belt or rope drive, etc. This application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0068] Please refer to Figures 5-7. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device 100 includes a transmission assembly 70, which includes a first connector 71, a second connector 72, and a third connector 73. The first connector 71 and the second connector 72 are fixedly connected to the first cover 61 and the second cover 62, respectively, and the third connector 73 is rotatably connected to the first connector 71, the second connector 72, and the operating member 20, respectively.

[0069] Thus, the first connector 71 and the second connector 72 are fixedly connected to the first cover 61 and the second cover 62 respectively, and the third connector 73 is rotatably connected to the first connector 71, the second connector 72 and the operating member 20 respectively, so that the movement state of the first cover 61 and the second cover 62 is controlled by the movement state of the operating member 20, effectively linking the operating member 20 and the cover 60, and improving the stability and reliability of the transmission.

[0070] Specifically, the transmission assembly 70 adopts rigid transmission. The first cover 61 is fixedly connected to the first connecting member 71, and the first cover 61 and the first connecting member 71 move synchronously. The second cover 62 is fixedly connected to the second connecting member 72, and the second cover 62 and the second connecting member 72 move synchronously. The first cover 61 and the first connecting member 71, and the second cover 62 and the second connecting member 72 can be connected as a single unit. Alternatively, the first cover 61 and the first connecting member 71, and the second cover 62 and the second connecting member 72 can be fixedly connected by welding, riveting, fastener connection, adhesive connection, etc.

[0071] Optionally, the first connector 71, the second connector 72, and the third connector 73 are all connecting rods. The first connector 71 and the second connector 72 can be straight rods, and are generally square strips. The third connector 73 can be plate-shaped or a flat block structure. The third connector 73 forms three mutually spaced and opposite connection points with the first connector 71, the second connector 72, and the operating member 20, respectively. The lines connecting the three connection points of the first connector 71, the second connector 72, and the operating member 20 can form a triangle to avoid interference between the first connector 71, the second connector 72, and the operating member 20.

[0072] Please refer to Figures 5-7. In some embodiments, the two ends of the first connector 71 are respectively connected to the first cover 61 and the first rotating part 711, the two ends of the second connector 72 are respectively connected to the second cover 62 and the second rotating part 722, the first rotating part 711 is rotatably connected to the third connector 73, and the second rotating part 722 is rotatably connected to the housing 50.

[0073] The third connector 73 is provided with a third rotating part 733, which is rotatably connected to the second connector 72.

[0074] Thus, by having the first connector 71 rotate around the first rotating part 711 relative to the third connector 73, and the second connector 72 rotate around the second rotating part 722, the third connector 73 is rotatably connected to the operating member 20 and the second connector 72, thereby enabling the operating member 20 to drive the first connector 71 and the second connector 72 to rotate during the rotation process, ensuring stable transmission and improving the synchronicity of the movement of the cover member 60 and the operating member 20 relative to the housing 50.

[0075] Specifically, the first connecting member 71 connects the first cover 61 and the first rotating part 711 at its two ends along its length, and the second connecting member 72 connects the second cover 62 and the second rotating part 722 at its two ends along its length, respectively. The first rotating part 711 and the second rotating part 722 can respectively form the fulcrum of the first connecting member 71 and the second connecting member 72. The first connecting member 71 is rotatably connected to the third connecting member 73 through the first rotating part 711, and the second connecting member 72 is rotatably connected to the third connecting part at the end where the second rotating part 722 is provided, so that the first connecting member 71 and the second connecting member 72 form a scissor-like motion mechanism.

[0076] Optionally, the first rotating part 711 includes a first rotating shaft passing through the first connecting member 71 and the second connecting member 72. The first rotating shaft can be erected on the bracket 52 in the vertical direction, so that the first connecting member 71 and the third connecting member 73 can rotate relative to the housing 50 in a rotation direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. The second rotating part 722 includes a second rotating shaft, which can be arranged parallel to the first rotating shaft. The second connecting member 72 passes through the second connecting member 72 and is rotatably connected to the housing 50, so that the second connecting member 72 can rotate relative to the housing 50 in a rotation direction perpendicular to the vertical direction.

[0077] Optionally, the second connecting member 72 is provided with a limiting structure that engages with the third rotating part 733, so that the third rotating part 733 drives the second connecting member 72 to rotate relative to the second rotating part 722. Further, the third rotating part 733 may be a second protrusion 732, and the limiting structure may be a limiting hole 723. The limiting hole 723 extends along the rotation direction of the second connecting member 72 around the second rotating part 722, and the second protrusion 732 passes through the limiting hole 723 and slides relative to the second connecting member 72 within the limiting hole 723.

[0078] Please refer to Figures 4-7. In some embodiments, the operating member 20 forms a limiting groove 24, and the third connector 73 forms a first protrusion 731, which at least partially extends into the limiting groove 24.

[0079] Thus, by cooperating with the limiting groove 24, the operating member 20 can drive the third connecting member 73 to move relative to the housing 50, and the transmission structure is simple and reliable.

[0080] Specifically, the operating member 20 is generally disc-shaped, and the limiting groove 24 is an arc-shaped groove extending approximately circumferentially along the operating member 20. The limiting groove 24 can be located close to the outer periphery of the operating member 20. The first protrusion 731 can be cylindrical, and the two ends of the limiting groove 24 can form rounded corners that match the first protrusion 731. During the rotation of the operating member 20, the position of the limiting groove 24 relative to the housing 50 changes synchronously with the operating member 20, while the first protrusion 731 slides along the limiting groove 24 relative to the operating member 20 and can rotate relative to the housing 50.

[0081] For example, when the operating member 20 rotates from the closed position to the open position along the first direction w, the limiting groove 24 drives the first protrusion 731 to rotate around the rotation center of the operating member 20 along the first direction w. This also causes the other two ends of the third connector 73 that are spaced apart from and opposite to the first protrusion 731 to rotate accordingly. This causes the first connector 71 to rotate around the first rotating part 711 and the second connector 72 to rotate around the second rotating part 722. This, in turn, causes the first cover 61 to rotate around the first rotating part 711 and the second cover 62 to rotate around the second rotating part 722. The first cover 61 and the second cover 62 move away from each other from a tightly spliced ​​state until the loading hole 504 is fully exposed.

[0082] For example, when the operating member 20 rotates from the open position to the closed position along the second direction v, the limiting groove 24 causes the first protrusion 731 to rotate around the rotation center of the operating member 20 along the second direction v. This also causes the other two ends of the third connector 73 that are spaced apart from and opposite to the first protrusion 731 to rotate accordingly. This causes the first connector 71 to rotate around the first rotating part 711 and the second connector 72 to rotate around the second rotating part 722. This, in turn, causes the first cover 61 to rotate around the first rotating part 711 and the second cover 62 to rotate around the second rotating part 722. The first cover 61 and the second cover 62 move closer to each other until they are tightly joined together to completely close the loading hole 504.

[0083] In other embodiments, a limiting groove 24 is formed on the third connector 73, and a first protrusion 731 is disposed on the operating member 20. The first protrusion 731 cooperates with the limiting groove 24 to cause the operating member 20 to drive the third connector 73 to move relative to the housing 50.

[0084] Optionally, the line connecting the first protrusion 731, the second protrusion 732, and the first rotating part 711 forms a triangle.

[0085] Please refer to Figures 4-7. In some embodiments, the limiting groove 24 includes a first limiting segment 241 and a second limiting segment 242. The groove widths of the first limiting segment 241 and the second limiting segment 242 are both matched with the width of the first protrusion 731. The first limiting segment 241 and the second limiting segment 242 are arcs with different centers. The center of the first limiting segment 241 coincides with the rotation center of the operating member 20.

[0086] Thus, when the operating member 20 rotates relative to the housing 50 and the first protrusion 731 moves within the first limiting section 241, the first protrusion 731 can remain stationary relative to the housing 50. After the first protrusion 731 enters the second limiting section 242, the first protrusion 731 moves relative to the housing 50 under the action of the operating member 20, so that the first cover 61 and the second cover 62 cover or open the loading hole 504 as the third connector 73 moves.

[0087] Specifically, the first limiting segment 241 and the second limiting segment 242 are two consecutive segments in the limiting groove 24. The first protrusion 731 can slide from the first limiting segment 241 into the second limiting segment 242 in the limiting groove 24, or it can slide from the first limiting segment 241 into the second limiting segment 242. The groove widths of the first limiting segment 241 and the second limiting segment 242 can be equal. It should be noted that the groove width direction of the first limiting segment 241 and the second limiting segment 242 is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the first protrusion 731 in the limiting groove 24. The first protrusion 731 is cylindrical, and the groove widths of the first limiting segment 241 and the second limiting segment 242 are the same as or slightly larger than the diameter of the first protrusion 731.

[0088] The center of the first limiting segment 241 coincides with the rotation center of the operating member 20, allowing the first protrusion 731 to remain stationary relative to the housing 50 during its sliding relative to the operating member 20 along the first limiting segment 241. The center of the second limiting segment 242 is spaced a certain distance from the rotation center of the operating member 20, causing the first protrusion 731 to rotate relative to the housing 50 during its sliding relative to the operating member 20 along the second limiting segment 242.

[0089] Please refer to Figures 5-7. In some embodiments, the open position of the operating member 20 includes a first position and a second position. The first position is the position between the operating member 20 rotating from the closed position to the second position. The aerosol generating device 100 is configured to adjust to a first power when the operating member 20 moves to the first position in a heated state, and to adjust to a second power when the operating member 20 moves to the second position. The first power is less than the second power.

[0090] Thus, in the heated state, the power of the aerosol generating device 100 can be adjusted by moving the operating member 20 between the first and second positions, which simplifies the operation of power adjustment of the aerosol generating device 100 and improves reliability.

[0091] Specifically, rotating the operating element 20 from the closed position to the first position can adjust the aerosol generating device 100 to a heating preparation state; rotating the operating element 20 from the first position to the second position can adjust the heating power of the aerosol generating device 100 to increase.

[0092] Furthermore, the aerosol generating device 100 also includes a control component (not shown). When the operating element 20 is in the open position, the control component is used to start or stop heating in response to further control commands, thereby switching between the heating state and the heating preparation state. The further control commands include detecting the aerosol generating matrix in place, user interaction, etc., wherein the user interaction methods can be further movement of the operating element 20, button, screen control, suction status, etc.

[0093] In this embodiment, the operating member 20 rotates from the closed position to the first position or the second position, and the control component responds to further control commands. For example, if it is detected that the aerosol generating matrix is ​​not in place, the aerosol generating device 100 is adjusted to the heating preparation state, and if it is detected that the aerosol generating matrix is ​​in place, the aerosol generating device 100 is adjusted to the heating state.

[0094] When the control component responds to a further control command, it adjusts the aerosol generating device 100 to a heating state. The operating member 20 can move between a first position and a second position, correspondingly controlling the heating power of the aerosol generating device 100 to switch between a first power and a second power.

[0095] The process of the operating member 20 rotating from the closed position to the first position corresponds to the process of the first protrusion 731 sliding in the first limiting segment 241; the process of the operating member 20 rotating from the first position to the second position corresponds to the process of the first protrusion 731 sliding in the second limiting segment 242.

[0096] The operating member 20 rotates relative to the housing 50 along the first direction w from the closed position (as shown in Figure 7). The first protrusion 731 first slides in the second limiting section 242 and rotates relative to the housing 50. Through the transmission assembly 70, the first cover 61 and the second cover 62 are driven to open the loading hole 504. With the loading hole 504 fully open, the first protrusion 731 can slide relative to the operating member 20 to the connection between the second limiting section 242 and the first limiting section 241. Accordingly, the operating member 20 is in the first position (as shown in Figure 6). The operating member 20 can continue to rotate along the first direction w. The first protrusion 731 enters the first limiting section 241 and slides relative to the operating member 20 along the first limiting section 241, remaining stationary relative to the housing 50, until the first protrusion 731 abuts against the end of the first limiting section 241. The operating member 20 then moves to the second position (as shown in Figure 5). During the switching of the operating member 20 between the first position and the second position, the first protrusion 731 remains stationary relative to the housing 50 so that the cover member 60 remains stationary relative to the housing 50, and the loading hole 504 is always open in the heating preparation state and during the heating process of the aerosol generation matrix.

[0097] In this embodiment, the operating component 20 first rotates to the first position to open the loading port 504, allowing the user to insert the aerosol generating substrate into the loading port 504. Then, the operating component 20 rotates to the second position, and the aerosol generating device 100 begins heating. After the user removes the aerosol generating substrate from the loading port 504, the aerosol generating device 100 stops heating. Subsequently, the user can rotate the operating component 20 from the second position to the first position or the closed position as needed to end use or pause suction.

[0098] Optionally, the limiting structure drives the second connector 72 to rotate relative to the housing 50 during the sliding of the first protrusion 731 along the first limiting section 241, and remains stationary relative to the housing 50 during the sliding of the first protrusion 731 along the second limiting section 242.

[0099] In some extended embodiments, the operating member 20 can move further to a third position after rotating from the first position to the second position. Correspondingly, in the first, second, and third positions, the loading hole 504 remains open, and the operating member 20 adjusts the heating power of the aerosol generating device 100 to low and high power respectively in the second and third positions. After the aerosol generating matrix is ​​removed from the loading hole 504, the aerosol generating device 100 stops heating, and the operating member 20 can return to the closed position from the second or third position, causing the covering member 60 to close the loading hole 504.

[0100] Furthermore, the operating element 20 can be divided into three or more positions when in the open position. After adjusting the aerosol generating device 100 to the heating preparation state, the operating element 20 continues to move relative to the housing 50, controlling the aerosol generating device 100 to heat according to multiple heating power levels corresponding to the position of the operating element 20, so as to meet the refined heating requirements.

[0101] Please refer to Figure 3. In some embodiments, a first magnetic body 712 and a second magnetic body 724 with different magnetic properties are respectively provided in the first connector 71 and the second connector 72.

[0102] Thus, as the first connector 71 and the second connector 72 approach each other, the magnetic attraction between the first magnetic body 712 and the second magnetic body 724, which have different magnetic properties, helps the first connector 71 and the second connector 72 to fit together, thereby helping the first cover 61 and the second cover 62 to approach each other and fit tightly, reducing the gap after the first cover 61 and the second cover 62 are spliced ​​together.

[0103] Specifically, the first magnetic body 712 is disposed between the two ends of the first connector 71 along its own length direction, and the second magnetic body 724 is disposed between the two ends of the second connector 72 along its own length direction. The first connector 71 may have a first mounting groove for accommodating the first magnetic body 712, and the second connector 72 may also have a first mounting groove for accommodating the second magnetic body 724.

[0104] Optionally, referring to Figure 7, both the first connector 71 and the second connector 72 are connecting rods. When the first cover 61 and the second cover 62 are spliced ​​together, the first connector 71 and the second connector 72 can be arranged side by side along the width direction of the connecting rods, and the first magnetic body 712 can be directly opposite the second magnetic body 724 along the width direction of the connecting rods.

[0105] The shape of the first magnetic body 712 matches the shape of the first connector 71, and the shape of the second magnetic body 724 matches the shape of the second connector 72. For example, both the first connector 71 and the second connector 72 have straight outer contours, and both the first magnetic body 712 and the second magnetic body 724 are block-shaped.

[0106] In some embodiments, the first magnetic body 712 is an N-pole magnet and the second magnetic body 724 is an S-pole magnet. Conversely, in other embodiments, the first magnetic body 712 is an S-pole magnet and the second magnetic body 724 is an N-pole magnet.

[0107] Please refer to Figures 1-3. In some embodiments, the housing 50 is formed with a relief groove 501 that extends along a first direction w and a second direction v, and the operating member 20 extends out of the housing 50 at least partially through the relief groove 501.

[0108] Thus, by extending the relief groove 501 along the first direction w and the second direction v, the operating member 20 extends at least partially through the relief groove 501 outside the housing 50, thereby facilitating the user to apply force to the operating member 20 and drive the operating member 20 to rotate along the first direction w or the second direction v.

[0109] Specifically, the operating member 20 includes a main body 21 housed within the housing 50 and an actuating part 22 connected to the periphery of the main body 21. The main body 21 may be disc-shaped, and the actuating part 22 protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the main body 21. The actuating part 22 can pass through a relief groove 501 and partially extend outside the housing 50. The actuating part 22 rotates around the main body 21 along a first direction w and a second direction v, allowing the user to actuate it. Optionally, the relief groove 501 is defined by the outer shell 53 and the top cover 54.

[0110] Referring to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the loading hole 504 and the operating element 20 are arranged side by side on the top 56 of the housing 50.

[0111] Thus, the loading hole 504 and the operating element 20 are arranged side by side on the top 56 of the housing 50, which facilitates user operation and helps to save space.

[0112] Specifically, the housing 50 includes a top 56 and a bottom 57 that are opposite each other, and the top 56 and bottom 57 may be formed on different structural components constituting the housing 50. A top cover 54 may cover the top 56 of the housing 50, and a loading hole 504 penetrates the top cover 54, connecting the interior and exterior environments of the housing 50. The bottom 57 may close the loading hole 504.

[0113] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some embodiments," "examples," or "some examples" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the described embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0114] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating device, wherein, include: Housing, wherein a loading hole is formed; An operating element, which is movable relative to the housing, is used to adjust the operating state of the aerosol generating device; A cover is connected to the operating member, and the cover is capable of acting in conjunction with the operating member as the operating member moves relative to the housing, so as to open the loading hole when the operating member moves relative to the housing to the open position, and to close the loading hole when the operating member moves to the closed position.

2. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The covering includes a first cover and a second cover, which are movably connected to the operating member. The first cover and the second cover are configured to interlock and jointly cover the loading hole when the operating member is in the closed position, and to separate and open the loading hole when the operating member is in the open position.

3. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The operating member is rotatably disposed relative to the housing, and the first cover and the second cover are configured to move away from each other as the operating member rotates in a first direction and move closer to each other as the operating member rotates in a second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are opposite directions.

4. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, The aerosol generating device includes a transmission assembly, which includes a first connector, a second connector, and a third connector. The first connector and the second connector are fixedly connected to the first cover and the second cover, respectively, and the third connector is rotatably connected to the first connector, the second connector, and the operating component, respectively.

5. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, The first connector is connected to the first cover and the first rotating part at both ends, and the second connector is connected to the second cover and the second rotating part at both ends, respectively. The first rotating part is rotatably connected to the third connector, and the second rotating part is rotatably connected to the housing.

6. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, The operating member forms a limiting groove, and the third connecting member forms a first protrusion that extends at least partially into the limiting groove.

7. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, The limiting groove includes a first limiting segment and a second limiting segment. The width of the first limiting segment and the second limiting segment are both matched with the width of the first protrusion. The first limiting segment and the second limiting segment are arcs with different centers. The center of the first limiting segment coincides with the rotation center of the operating member.

8. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, The first connector and the second connector are respectively provided with a first magnetic body and a second magnetic body with opposite magnetic properties.

9. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The aerosol generating device is configured to be adjusted to a power-off state when the operating element is in the closed position, and is configured to be adjusted to a heating preparation state or a heating state as the operating element moves to the open position.

10. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 9, wherein, The opening position of the operating element includes a first position and a second position, wherein the first position is the position between the operating element rotating from the closed position to the second position; The aerosol generating device is configured to adjust to a first power when the operating member moves to the first position in a heated state, and to adjust to a second power when the operating member moves to the second position, wherein the first power is less than the second power.

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