Aerosol generating apparatus and aerosol generating system

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application provide an aerosol generating apparatus and an aerosol generating system. The aerosol generating apparatus comprises a heating assembly, an accommodating compartment, and a supply driving assembly. The heating assembly is provided with a heating cavity, wherein the heating cavity is used for heating an aerosol generating product. The accommodating compartment comprises an accommodating channel, wherein the extension direction of the accommodating channel is the same as the extension direction of the heating cavity, the accommodating channel is in communication with the heating cavity, and the accommodating channel is used for storing the aerosol generating product. The supply driving assembly comprises a supply driver and a product driving member, wherein the product driving member is at least partially located in the accommodating channel, and the supply driver is in driving cooperation with the product driving member to drive the product driving member to move in the accommodating channel so as to push the aerosol generating product into the heating cavity. According to the aerosol generating apparatus in the embodiments of the present application, the aerosol generating product in the accommodating channel is continuously fed into the heating cavity by means of the movement of the product driving member, thereby allowing a user to inhale an aerosol at short intervals and multiple times.

Description

An aerosol generating device and aerosol generating system

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application is based on and claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202520157019.0, filed on January 22, 2025, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This invention relates to the field of aerosol generation technology, specifically to an aerosol generation device and aerosol generation system. Background Technology

[0004] The aerosol generation system includes an aerosol generation product and an aerosol generation device. The aerosol generation product stores an aerosol generation matrix. When the aerosol generation product is placed in the aerosol generation device, the aerosol generation device can convert the aerosol generation matrix into aerosols through heating or other means. The aerosols are then discharged from the aerosol generation system for users to inhale.

[0005] In related technologies, once the aerosol generating matrix in each aerosol generating product is depleted, the user needs to manually replace it with a new aerosol generating product, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this, the present application aims to provide an aerosol generating apparatus and aerosol generating system that enables the replacement of new aerosol generating articles to achieve a continuous supply of aerosols.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows:

[0008] This application provides an aerosol generating apparatus, which includes:

[0009] A heating assembly is provided with a heating chamber, the heating chamber being used to heat the aerosol-generated product;

[0010] The container includes a receiving channel, the extending direction of which is the same as the extending direction of the heating chamber, and the receiving channel is connected to the heating chamber. The receiving channel is used to store the aerosol-generated product.

[0011] A supply drive assembly includes a supply driver and a product driver, the product driver being at least partially located within the receiving channel, the supply driver drivingly engaging with the product driver to drive the product driver to move within the receiving channel for pushing the aerosol-generated product into the heating chamber.

[0012] In some embodiments, the supply driver is located outside the receiving chamber, and the wall of the receiving chamber is provided with a clearance channel. The extension direction of the clearance channel is the same as that of the receiving channel. The clearance channel connects the receiving channel and the outside of the receiving chamber. The supply drive assembly also includes an adapter. The two ends of the adapter are respectively connected to the supply driver and the product drive. At least a portion of the adapter can pass through the clearance channel.

[0013] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating apparatus further includes a waste driving component, a waste storage space, and a waste bin. The waste storage space is connected to the heating chamber. The waste driving component and the waste storage space are located on the side of the heating chamber away from the receiving channel. The waste driving component is used to push the heated aerosol generated product in the waste storage space into the waste bin.

[0014] In some embodiments, the supply driver includes at least a supply drive screw, which is arranged parallel to the receiving chamber. One end of the adapter is threadedly engaged with the supply drive screw, and the supply drive screw is used to drive the adapter to move along the extension direction of the clearance channel.

[0015] This application also provides an aerosol generation system, including an aerosol generation article and any of the aerosol generation devices described in the foregoing embodiments, wherein the aerosol generation article includes a plurality of matrix segments stacked along the extension direction of the receiving channel.

[0016] In some embodiments, the product drive component has a first air inlet, and the aerosol generating product has an air passage, with the first air inlet connected to the air passage.

[0017] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating article further includes a plug, with a plug provided between adjacent matrix segments. The plug has a second air inlet, and the heating component has a third air inlet. When the matrix segment is located inside the heating chamber, the second air inlet and the third air inlet are connected, and the third air inlet is connected to the external atmosphere of the aerosol generating device.

[0018] In some embodiments, one of the plugs and the end of an adjacent matrix segment are connected to form a whole, or one of the plugs and an adjacent matrix segment is wrapped by packaging material to form a whole.

[0019] In some embodiments, the second air inlet is located on the side of the plug, and the plug has an air passage inside, through which air entering through the second air inlet can flow to the matrix section. Alternatively, the plug is permeable, and air entering through the third air inlet can flow to the matrix section through the interior of the plug.

[0020] In some embodiments, there are multiple receiving chambers arranged in parallel, and the heating assembly includes multiple heating chambers, with each receiving chamber's receiving channel corresponding to one heating chamber.

[0021] In some embodiments, there are multiple receiving chambers arranged in parallel, and the multiple receiving chambers are rotatable. Each time they rotate, the receiving channel of one of the receiving chambers is directly opposite to and connected to the heating chamber.

[0022] The aerosol generating device in this embodiment can continuously deliver the aerosol generating device in the receiving channel into the heating chamber through the movement of the product driving component. This helps to reduce the time interval during which aerosol cannot be generated when replenishing the heating chamber with new aerosol generating products, which is beneficial for users to inhale aerosols in short intervals and multiple times, thus improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the aerosol generating device in the first embodiment of this application from a first perspective;

[0024] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the embodiment in Figure 1 from a second perspective;

[0025] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of position AA in Figure 2, in which the waste push cover is in the material collection state;

[0026] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the embodiment in Figure 1, and its cross-section position is the same as position AA in Figure 2;

[0027] Figure 5 is a magnified view of a portion of position B in Figure 4;

[0028] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of position AA in Figure 2, in which the waste push cover is in the discharge state;

[0029] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the product drive component and the adapter component in one embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the heating component in one embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the CC position in Figure 8;

[0032] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of an aerosol-generated article in one embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of an aerosol generation system in one embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the embodiment in Figure 11 from another perspective;

[0035] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of the position of DD in Figure 12;

[0036] Figure 14 is a schematic diagram of an aerosol generating article and a storage box in one embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 15 is a schematic diagram of an aerosol-generated article in another embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 16 is a schematic diagram of a heating assembly in one embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 17 is a schematic diagram of the position of DD in Figure 16. Detailed Implementation

[0040] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and technical features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other, and the detailed descriptions in the specific implementation should be understood as explanations of the purpose of this application and should not be regarded as undue limitations on this application.

[0041] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and the foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0042] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0043] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0044] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0045] In the description of the embodiments of this application, for ease of explanation, as shown in the accompanying drawings, the direction of arrow X is the straight line direction of the "first direction"; and the direction of arrow Y is the straight line direction of the "second direction".

[0046] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the technical term "contact" should be interpreted broadly, and can be direct contact, contact through an intermediate medium layer, contact between two contacting parties with substantially no interaction force, or contact between two contacting parties with interaction force.

[0048] This application provides an aerosol generating device 10. Referring to Figures 1 to 3, the aerosol generating device 10 can lift the aerosol generating product 20 in the receiving channel 12a into the heating chamber 11a by moving the product driving member 132. This allows the aerosol generating product 20 to be heated in the heating chamber 11a to generate aerosol, so that new aerosol generating products 20 can be continuously replenished into the heating chamber 11a, which is beneficial to meeting the user's need for continuous inhalation of aerosol.

[0049] This application also provides an aerosol generation system. Referring to Figures 11 to 13, the aerosol generation system includes an aerosol generation article 20 and the aerosol generation device 10 in the aforementioned embodiments. The aerosol generation article 20 is located in a receiving channel 12a and includes a plurality of matrix segments stacked along the extension direction of the receiving channel 12a.

[0050] The matrix segment of the aerosol generating product 20 includes an aerosol generating matrix, which can generate aerosols by heating. The aerosols are discharged from the aerosol generating system and then inhaled by the user.

[0051] The movement of the product driving component 132 can drive one or more aerosol generating products 20 located in the receiving channel 12a into the heating chamber 11a, so as to continuously replenish the heating chamber 11a with new aerosol generating products 20, thereby meeting the user's need for continuous inhalation of aerosols.

[0052] Specifically, referring to Figures 1 to 4, the aerosol generating device 10 in the embodiments of this application includes a heating component 11, a receiving chamber 12, and a supply driving component 13.

[0053] The heating assembly 11 is provided with a heating chamber 11a, which is used to heat the aerosol-generated product 20;

[0054] The container 12 includes a container channel 12a, which extends in the same direction as the heating chamber 11a and is connected to the heating chamber 11a. The container channel 12a is used to store the aerosol-generated product 20.

[0055] The supply drive assembly 13 includes a supply driver 131 and a product drive 132, with the product drive 132 located at least partially within the receiving channel 12a. The supply driver 131 and the product drive 132 are driven to move the product drive 132 within the receiving channel 12a to push the aerosol-generated product 20 into the heating chamber 11a.

[0056] The containment channel 12a can be used to contain one or more aerosol-generating articles 20.

[0057] The open position of the heating chamber 11a is connected to the open position of the receiving channel 12a.

[0058] The article drive 132 moves within the receiving channel 12a and is able to come into contact with at least one aerosol generating article 20 and drive it to move so that the aerosol generating article 20 can enter the heating chamber 11a from the receiving channel 12a, thereby achieving the purpose of replenishing the heating chamber 11a with new aerosol generating articles 20.

[0059] The aerosol generating device 10 in this embodiment can continuously feed the aerosol generating product 20 in the receiving channel 12a into the heating chamber 11a through the movement of the product driving component 132. This helps to reduce the time interval during which aerosols cannot be generated when replenishing new aerosol generating products 20 to the heating chamber 11a, reduces the inconvenience of frequently replacing aerosol generating products 20, and helps users to inhale aerosols at short intervals and multiple times, thus improving the user experience.

[0060] In some embodiments, the extending direction of the receiving channel 12a is a first direction, and the article drive member can move along the first direction.

[0061] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 3 and 4, the supply driver 131 is located outside the receiving chamber 12.

[0062] In this way, on the one hand, it is beneficial to reduce the space occupied in the receiving channel 12a, and it is convenient to arrange more aerosol generating products 20 in the receiving channel 12a; on the other hand, it is beneficial to reduce the corrosive effect of the aerosol entering the receiving channel 12a on the supply driver 131 after diffusion, and extend the service life of the supply driver 131.

[0063] It is understood that at least a portion of the article drive 132 can enter the receiving channel 12a to drive the aerosol-generated article 20.

[0064] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 4 and 5, the wall of the receiving chamber 12 is also provided with a clearance channel 12b. The extension direction of the clearance channel 12b is the same as the extension direction of the receiving channel 12a. The clearance channel 12b connects the receiving channel 12a with the outside of the receiving chamber 12. The supply drive assembly 13 also includes an adapter 133. The adapter 133 connects the output end of the supply driver 131 with the product driver 132. At least a portion of the adapter 133 can pass through the clearance channel 12b.

[0065] By using the bypass channel 12b and the adapter 133, the supply driver 131 located outside the receiving chamber 12 can continue to move after the product driver 132 has fully entered the receiving channel 12a. This is beneficial for increasing the stroke of the product driver 132 and reducing its size, which makes the structure of the aerosol generating device 10 more compact and allows for the arrangement of more aerosol generating products 20 within the receiving channel 12a. At the same time, by using the bypass channel 12b, the receiving channel 12a can form an airflow path with the outside of the receiving chamber 12, thereby achieving the purpose of connecting with the outside of the aerosol generating device 10.

[0066] Understandably, the supply driver 131 can drive the article drive 132 to a position completely outside the receiving channel 12a, so that the receiving channel 12a can be used to store more aerosol-generated articles 20.

[0067] In some embodiments, the adapter 133 and the product drive 132 are independent parts that can be connected by means of bonding, screws, etc.

[0068] In another embodiment, the adapter 133 and the product drive 132 are integrated into one unit, which helps to simplify the number of parts in the aerosol generating device 10.

[0069] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 3 and 6, the aerosol generating apparatus 10 further includes a waste driving component 16, a waste storage space 15a, and a waste bin 18. The waste storage space 15a is connected to the heating chamber 113a. The waste driving component 16 and the waste storage space 15a are located on the side of the heating chamber 113a away from the receiving channel 12a. The waste driving component 16 is used to push the heated aerosol generated product 20 in the waste storage space 15a into the waste bin 18.

[0070] The waste storage space 15a includes a receiving state and a discharging state. The waste driving component 16 can drive the waste storage space 15a to switch between the receiving state and the discharging state.

[0071] Thus, through the reciprocating motion of the waste storage space 15a, the depleted aerosol-generated product 20 can be continuously removed from the opening of the heating chamber 11a, so as to meet the needs of subsequent new aerosol-generated products 20 entering the heating chamber 11a.

[0072] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 3 and 6, the aerosol generating device 10 further includes a waste push cover 15, which has a waste storage space 15a. The waste storage space 15a is open on the second side along the first direction to form a discharge port.

[0073] In the material receiving state, the waste push cover 15 is placed on the first side of the heating component 11 along the first direction, and the discharge port is connected to the heating chamber 11a so that the aerosol-generated product 20 can enter the waste temporary storage space 15a along the first direction.

[0074] In the receiving state, the product drive 132 moves to push the new aerosol-generated product 20 into the heating chamber 11a, and pushes the depleted aerosol-generated product 20 out of the heating chamber 11a, so that the depleted aerosol-generated product 20 enters the waste space 18a.

[0075] During the movement of the waste push cover 15, the product drive component 132 is in a stopped state, so that the position of the aerosol-generated product 20 in the heating chamber 11a remains fixed, reducing the probability of it being damaged by rubbing against the waste push cover 15.

[0076] The depleted aerosol-generated article 20 can move along with the waste push cover 15 under the push of the inner wall of the waste storage space 15a. At least part of the discharge port can be blocked by the heating component 11 so that the depleted aerosol-generated article 20 cannot leave the waste storage space 15a.

[0077] In the discharge state, the discharge port is connected to the waste space 18a in the waste bin 18 so that the aerosol-generated product 20 can enter the waste space 18a from the discharge port.

[0078] In other words, at least part of the discharge port is no longer blocked by the heating component 11, and the depleted aerosol generated product 20 located in the waste storage space 15a can be discharged from the discharge port to the preset position under the influence of gravity and other forces.

[0079] In some embodiments, referring to FIG3, the waste storage space 15a is provided with an airflow port 15b, which is connected to the outside of the aerosol generating device 10 in the material receiving state.

[0080] During the process of heating the aerosol-generated product 20 within the heating chamber 11a by the heating component 11, the waste push cover 15 is in a receiving state, thereby connecting the waste storage space 15a with the heating chamber 11a and forming an airflow path. External airflow can enter the heating chamber 11a through the waste storage space 15a, or the airflow can carry aerosol from the heating chamber 11a into the waste storage space 15a and then exit the aerosol generating device 10.

[0081] The airflow flows in the first direction between the waste storage space 15a and the heating chamber 11a without turning, which helps to reduce the resistance to the airflow and improve the efficiency of the airflow.

[0082] It is understandable that the waste storage space 15a can form part of either the air intake channel or the air exhaust channel.

[0083] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 2 and 3, the aerosol generating device 10 further includes a suction nozzle 17 and an exhaust channel. One end of the exhaust channel is connected to the suction nozzle 17, and the other end is connected to the heating chamber 11a. The waste storage space 15a constitutes part of the exhaust channel.

[0084] This makes the waste storage space 15a multifunctional, which helps to simplify the structure inside the aerosol generating device 10 and reduce the number of parts.

[0085] The suction nozzle 17 is provided with an air outlet 17a that extends through in the first direction. In the working state, the suction nozzle 17 is located on the side of the waste push cover 15 away from the heating component 11 along the first direction. The air outlet 15b is connected to the air outlet 17a. The suction nozzle 17 is used by the user to inhale aerosol.

[0086] In other words, the waste storage space 15a and the vent 17a together form an venting channel.

[0087] Understandably, since aerosols are generated through heating, the temperature at which the depleted aerosols form the product 20 is relatively high.

[0088] In some embodiments, in the receiving state, the waste push cover 15 abuts against the heating assembly 11 along a first direction to improve the sealing of the waste storage space 15a.

[0089] In some embodiments, referring to FIG6, the aerosol generating device 10 further includes a waste driving assembly 16, which includes a waste driving motor 161, a waste driving screw 162, and a waste slider 163. The driving end of the waste driving motor 161 is drivenly connected to the waste driving screw 162 to drive the waste driving screw 162 to rotate. The waste driving screw 162 extends perpendicular to the first direction and passes through the waste slider 163 with the two threadedly engaged. The waste slider 163 is connected to the waste push cover 15.

[0090] Thus, the waste drive motor 161 drives the waste drive screw 162 to rotate, which in turn causes the waste slider 163 to extend and retract in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, thereby driving the waste push cover 15 to move.

[0091] Understandably, in the receiving and discharging states, at least a portion of the waste push cover 15 abuts against the heating assembly 11 along the first direction to suppress the tendency of the waste push cover 15 and the waste slider 163 to rotate.

[0092] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 1, 3 and 6, the aerosol generating apparatus 10 further includes a waste bin 18, which is disposed on the side of the heating assembly 11 perpendicular to the first direction. The waste bin 18 has a waste space 18a, which is open on the first side along the first direction. In the discharge state, the discharge port is at least partially disposed opposite to the open position of the waste space 18a along the first direction, so as to allow the aerosol-generated article 20 to enter the waste space 18a.

[0093] After the depleted aerosol-generated product 20 leaves the waste storage space 15a through the discharge port, it can enter the waste space 18a through the open position of the waste space 18a.

[0094] In this way, the depleted aerosol-generated product 20 will not be directly discharged outside the aerosol-generating device 10, but will be cooled in the waste space 18a before being discharged. On the one hand, this helps to reduce the frequency of users cleaning up the depleted aerosol-generated product 20; on the other hand, it helps to reduce the risk of users being burned by the high-temperature aerosol-generated product 20.

[0095] In some embodiments with housing 14, referring to FIG3, waste bin 18 is located within installation space 14a and is detachably connected to housing 14 so that aerosol products can be produced in waste space 18a after the waste bin 18 is separated from housing 14.

[0096] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 1 and 3, the aerosol generating apparatus 10 further includes a housing 14, within which an installation space 14a is provided. The heating component 11, the receiving chamber 12, and the supply driving component 13 are all located within the installation space 14a. The housing 14 provides protection for the heating component 11, the receiving chamber 12, and the supply driving component 13.

[0097] In some embodiments, the housing 14 is provided with a vent hole that connects the installation space 14a to the outside of the aerosol generating device 10. This forms an airflow path for the vent hole, the installation space 14a, the clearance channel 12b, and the receiving channel 12a, so that even after the product drive 132 has completely entered the receiving channel 12a, the airflow can still enter or exit the air passage.

[0098] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 3 and 5, the supply driver 131 includes at least a supply drive screw 1312, which is arranged in parallel with the receiving chamber 12. One end of the adapter 133 is connected to the supply drive screw 1312, and the supply drive screw 1312 is used to drive the adapter 133 to move along the extension direction of the avoidance channel 12b.

[0099] The supply drive screw 1312 and the receiving chamber 12 are arranged in parallel, meaning that they extend in the same direction, and at least a portion of one is located on the side of the other perpendicular to their respective extension directions. This helps to reduce the size of the aerosol generating device 10, thereby improving its portability and making its structure more compact.

[0100] By supplying the drive screw 1312 via threaded transmission, the transmission is smooth and the position of the product drive component 132 can be precisely adjusted, which is beneficial to adapting to the driving requirements of aerosol generating products 20 of different sizes and numbers.

[0101] The specific structural form of the supply driver 131 is not limited.

[0102] For example, referring to Figures 3 and 5, the supply driver 131 also includes a supply drive motor 1311 and a supply slider 1313. The output end of the supply drive motor 1311 is driven to the supply drive screw 1312, and the adapter 133 connects the product drive component 132 and the supply slider 1313.

[0103] The supply drive motor 1311 enables the supply drive screw 1312 to rotate. Through the rotation of the supply drive screw 1312 and its threaded engagement with the supply slider 1313, the supply slider 1313 can move relative to the supply drive screw 1312, thereby driving the adapter 133 and the product drive component 132 to move.

[0104] Understandably, the rotation axis of the supply drive screw 1312 extends along the first direction.

[0105] In some embodiments where the supply drive screw 1312 is located on the side of the receiving chamber 12 perpendicular to the first direction, referring to Figures 4 and 5, the clearance channel 12b further includes a second clearance hole 12d, which extends along the first direction and is located on the side of the receiving channel 12a perpendicular to the first direction, and the adapter 133 can be inserted into the second clearance hole 12d.

[0106] This is beneficial to increase the stroke of the product drive 132 within the receiving channel 12a, so as to meet the needs of pushing aerosol generating products 20 of different sizes and numbers; the inner wall of the second clearance hole 12d can guide the movement of the adapter 133, and at the same time, it can suppress the tendency of the supply slider 1313 and the adapter 133 to rotate relative to the supply drive screw 1312.

[0107] In some embodiments where a second clearance hole 12d is provided, referring to FIG5, the clearance channel 12b further includes a first clearance hole 12c, which is open on one side perpendicular to the first direction and communicates with the second clearance hole 12d on the second side along the first direction, so that at least a portion of the adapter 133 can enter and exit the second clearance hole 12d through the first clearance hole 12c.

[0108] In other words, a portion of the adapter 133 can travel along the first direction through the first clearance hole 12c together with the product drive 132, and after the product drive 132 has fully entered the receiving channel 12a, a portion of the adapter 133 moves within the second clearance hole 12d to continue driving the product drive 132 to move within the receiving channel 12a.

[0109] This is beneficial for increasing the stroke of the product drive 132 along the first direction, and ensures that the movement of the receiving chamber 12 and the product drive 132 within and out of the receiving channel 12a does not interfere with each other.

[0110] The number of heating chambers 11a can be one or more. Correspondingly, the number of product driving components 132 and the number of receiving channels 12a are equal to the number of heating chambers 11a. In this way, each product driving component 132 can simultaneously send the same number of aerosol-generated products 20 into each heating chamber 11a.

[0111] It is understood that in embodiments where there are multiple heating chambers 11a, the multiple heating chambers 11a can simultaneously heat the aerosol-generating product 20 inside them, or they can be heated sequentially.

[0112] It is understandable that after the aerosol generating matrix of the aerosol generating article 20 in the heating chamber 11a is exhausted, it needs to be discharged from the heating chamber 11a so that a new aerosol generating article 20 can enter the heating chamber 11a under the drive of the article driving member 132.

[0113] In some embodiments, referring to FIG8, the heating cavity 11a extends through the heating assembly 11 along a first direction.

[0114] In other words, the heating chamber 11a is also open on the first side along the first direction.

[0115] In this way, the aerosol-generating article 20 can enter the heating chamber 11a from the second side opening along the first direction. After the aerosol-generating matrix is ​​exhausted, the new aerosol-generating article 20 is driven by the article driving member 132 to enter the heating chamber 11a from the second side opening along the first direction along the first direction and push the exhausted aerosol-generating article 20 in the heating chamber 11a to leave the heating chamber 11a from the first side opening along the first direction.

[0116] It is understandable that after the depleted aerosol generating article 20 is discharged from the heating chamber 11a, it needs to be separated from the new aerosol generating article 20 in the heating chamber 11a in order to reduce the adverse effects of the depleted aerosol generating article 20 on the heating efficiency of the new aerosol generating article 20 and the flow of air in the heating chamber 11a.

[0117] The specific structural form of the heating component 11 is not limited.

[0118] For example, referring to Figure 9, the heating assembly 11 includes a mounting base 111, a heat insulation ring 112, a heating tube 113, and a heating wire 114. The mounting base 111 has a mounting through hole 111a extending in a first direction. The heat insulation ring 112 has a heat insulation channel 112a extending in the first direction. The heating tube 113 has a heating cavity 113a extending in the first direction. The heating tube 113 is sandwiched between two heat insulation rings 112 in the first direction, so that the heating cavity 113a is connected to the two heat insulation rings 112. A heat insulation channel 112a is connected to form a heating cavity 11a. A heating wire 114 extends spirally along a first direction to form a heating space. A heating tube 113 passes through the heating space. The heating wire 114 is located between two heat insulation rings 112. The two heat insulation rings 112, the heating tube 113 and the heating wire 114 are all located in the mounting through hole 111a. The heat insulation ring 112 is in contact with the inner wall of the mounting through hole 111a, and the heating wire 114 is spaced apart from the inner wall of the mounting through hole 111a.

[0119] By energizing the heating wire 114, the heating wire 114 converts electrical energy into heat energy, thereby heating the tube 113, which then transfers the heat more evenly to the aerosol generating article 20 located in the heating chamber 11a.

[0120] The heating wire 114 is made of a metallic material, such as nickel-chromium or nickel-chromium-aluminum. The wire diameter of the heating wire 114 ranges from 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm to ensure that the heating power and structural strength meet the requirements. Specific wire diameters can be 0.3 mm, 0.35 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.45 mm, 0.5 mm, etc.

[0121] The heat insulation ring 112 is made of ceramic material.

[0122] The heating element 113 is made of stainless steel. Its wall thickness ranges from 0.08 mm to 0.12 mm, so that the heating element 113 has a certain structural strength while reducing its heat capacity and improving heating efficiency.

[0123] The specific wall thickness of the heating element 113 can be 0.08mm, 0.09mm, 0.1mm, 0.11mm, or 0.12mm.

[0124] In some embodiments, referring to FIG9, the heating assembly 11 further includes a reflector tube 115 and a heat insulation component 116. The heating wire 114 is located between the reflector tube 115 and the heating tube 113. The heat insulation component 116 is located on the side of the reflector tube 115 away from the heating wire 114. The heat insulation component 116 is made of aerogel material to reduce the probability of the mounting base 111 being deformed or damaged by heat during the heating process.

[0125] Referring to Figure 8, the number of mounting through holes 111a can be one or more.

[0126] In some embodiments, when the user inhales the aerosol or when the aerosol generation system is placed, the first direction is generally vertical, the first side of the first direction is the top side, and the first side of the first direction is the bottom side, so that the aerosol generation product 20 in the aerosol generation system remains stable under the action of gravity, and also facilitates the aerosol generation product 20 in the waste storage space 15a to fall into the waste space 18a.

[0127] The matrix segment 21 is made of an aerosol-generated matrix.

[0128] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 10 and 13, the aerosol generating article 20 has an air passage hole 20a, and the article driving component 132 has a first air inlet hole 132a, which is connected to the air passage hole 20a.

[0129] The first air inlet 132a is used for airflow. The first air inlet 132a is connected to the air passage 20a in the aerosol generating product 20, so that the airflow can enter the air passage 20a of the aerosol product located in the heating chamber 11a through the first air inlet 132a, thereby mixing with the aerosol generated in the air passage 20a and then being discharged from the aerosol generating device 10.

[0130] On the one hand, the air passage 20a can increase the contact area between the aerosol generating product 20 and the airflow, which is conducive to more thorough mixing between the airflow and the aerosol; on the other hand, the airflow can flow in the first direction within the first air inlet 132a and the air passage 20a without turning, which is conducive to reducing the resistance encountered by the airflow and improving the efficiency of the airflow.

[0131] The first air inlet 132a can be directly connected to the air passage 20a of the aerosol generating product 20 in the heating chamber 11a; or, the receiving channel 12a contains a plurality of aerosol generating products 20 arranged along the first direction, and the air passages 20a of these aerosol generating products 20 are connected to each other and to the air passages 20a of the aerosol generating products 20 in the heating chamber 11a. The first air inlet 132a is connected to the air passages 20a of these aerosol generating products 20, thereby achieving the purpose of indirect connection with the air passages 20a of the aerosol generating products 20 in the heating chamber 11a.

[0132] In some embodiments, the aerosol generation system includes an air inlet channel and an air outlet channel, both of which are connected to the heating chamber 11a and the outside of the aerosol generation device 10, respectively. The airflow enters the heating chamber 11a from the outside of the aerosol generation device 10 through the air inlet channel and is then discharged through the air outlet channel for the user to inhale.

[0133] The first air inlet 132a can form part of either the air intake channel or the air outlet channel.

[0134] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 4, 5 and 13, the first air inlet 132a penetrates the product drive 132 along the moving direction of the product drive 132, and the clearance channel 12b includes a first clearance hole 12c. The first clearance hole 12c is located on one side of the receiving channel 12a along the first direction and penetrates the receiving chamber 12 along the first direction. The product drive 132 can pass through the first clearance hole 12c.

[0135] The through-direction of the first clearance hole 12c is the same as the movement direction of the product driving member 132, so that the product driving member 132 can enter and exit the receiving channel 12a through the first clearance hole 12c.

[0136] Both the first air inlet 132a and the first clearance hole 12c extend along the first direction, which is beneficial for the airflow to flow between the first clearance hole 12c and the first air inlet 132a without turning after the product drive member 132 has fully entered the receiving channel 12a. This helps to reduce the resistance to airflow and improve the efficiency of airflow.

[0137] In some embodiments, referring to FIG10, the aerosol generating article 20 includes a heat-conducting shell 22, a matrix segment 21 having a medium hole 21a, the medium hole 21a forming part of the air passage hole 20a, and the heat-conducting shell 22 covering the periphery of the matrix segment 21 so that heat can be transferred more evenly to each part of the matrix segment 21 and the aerosol overflow is reduced.

[0138] The specific material of the heat-conducting shell 22 is not limited, such as aluminum foil.

[0139] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 13 and 14, the receiving compartment 12 includes a storage box 30 and a compartment body 122. The compartment body 122 is open on one side along the second direction to form an access port 12e so that the storage box 30 can enter and exit the compartment body 122 along the second direction. The first direction intersects the second direction, and the storage box 30 is provided with a receiving channel 12a.

[0140] The storage box 30 can enter and exit the chamber 122 so that the storage box 30 can be replaced after the aerosol-generated product 20 in the receiving channel 12a is completely used up.

[0141] In some embodiments, referring to FIG14, the storage box 30 is provided with multiple receiving channels 12a to improve the space utilization of the receiving compartment 12.

[0142] It is understood that in some embodiments where there are multiple heating chambers 11a and product drive components 132, the number of receiving channels 12a is the same as the number of both, and they correspond one-to-one.

[0143] In some embodiments where a first clearance hole 12c is provided, referring to FIG13, the receiving channel 12a extends through the storage box 30 in a first direction and communicates with the first clearance hole 12c, so that the article drive member 132 can move between the receiving channel 12a and the first clearance hole 12c in the first direction.

[0144] In some embodiments with a second clearance hole 12d, referring to FIG13, the receiving channel 12a is opened on the side perpendicular to the first direction near the second clearance hole 12d to communicate with the second clearance hole 12d, so that a portion of the adapter 133 passes through the receiving channel 12a perpendicular to the first direction.

[0145] In some embodiments, referring to FIG14, a plurality of aerosol-generating articles 20 are stored in the receiving channel 12a, and the plurality of aerosol-generating articles 20 are stacked along a first direction so that the article driving member 132 can drive all the aerosol-generating articles 20 in the receiving channel 12a to move along the first direction.

[0146] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 15 and 17, the aerosol generating article further includes a plug 23. A plug 23 is provided between adjacent matrix sections 21. A second air inlet 23a is opened on the plug 23, and a third air inlet 11b is opened on the heating component 11. When the matrix section 21 is located in the heating chamber 11a, the second air inlet 23a and the third air inlet 11b are connected. The third air inlet 11b is connected to the external atmosphere of the aerosol generating device 10.

[0147] Thus, airflow can be directly supplied to the heated substrate section 21 through the third air inlet 11b on the heating assembly 11, thereby improving the airflow supply efficiency.

[0148] Due to the obstruction of the plug 23, the aerosol generated by the matrix section 21 in the heating chamber 11a is difficult to enter the aerosol generating product 20 in the receiving channel 12a and thus cause contamination.

[0149] In some embodiments, a plug 23 and the end of an adjacent matrix segment 21 are connected to form a single unit.

[0150] This facilitates the joint replacement of the plug 23 and the substrate section 21.

[0151] In other embodiments, referring to Figure 15, a plug 23 and an adjacent substrate segment 21 are wrapped together by packaging material to form a single unit. This facilitates the replacement of both the plug 23 and the substrate segment 21.

[0152] In some embodiments, the thermally conductive shell 22 forms a package.

[0153] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 16 and 17, the second air inlet 23a is provided on the side of the plug 23, and the plug 23 has an air passage inside. The air entering through the second air inlet 23a can pass through the air passage inside the plug and flow to the matrix section 21.

[0154] This allows the airflow to pass through the plug 23 into the matrix section 21 and mix with the aerosol formed by heating the matrix section 21.

[0155] In other embodiments, the plug 23 is breathable, and air entering through the third air inlet 11b can pass through the interior of the plug 23 and flow to the matrix section 21.

[0156] In this way, the airflow is able to enter the matrix section 21 through the heating component 11 and the plug 23.

[0157] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 15 and 17, the plug 23 is provided with a guide groove 23b and a guide cavity 23c. The guide groove 23b is arranged around the side of the plug 23. The guide cavity 23c is open on the side near the matrix section 21 and communicates with the medium hole 21a. The second air inlet 23a communicates with the guide groove 23b and the guide cavity 23c to improve the convenience of communication between the third air inlet 11b and the medium hole 21a.

[0158] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 16 and 17, the first opening 11ba at one end of the third air inlet 11b is located on the inner wall of the heating chamber 11a, and the second opening 11bb at the other end is located on the side of the heating assembly 11 near the receiving chamber 12 along the first direction. In a projection perpendicular to the first direction, at least a portion of the projection of the second opening 11bb is located outside the projection range of the receiving channel 12a. One end of the second air inlet 23a is located on the outer side of the plug 23 perpendicular to the first direction, so that the second air inlet 23a communicates with the first opening 11ba when the matrix section 21 and the plug 23 are located in the heating chamber 11a. In some embodiments, there are multiple receiving chambers 12 arranged in parallel, and the heating assembly 11 includes multiple heating chambers 11a, with each receiving channel 12a of the receiving chamber 12 corresponding to one heating chamber 11a.

[0159] This allows the aerosol-generated articles 20 in the containment channels 12a of each containment chamber 12 to be heated independently.

[0160] The parallel arrangement of multiple storage compartments 12 means that each storage compartment 12 extends in the same direction and at least partially overlaps with each other in the direction perpendicular to its extension.

[0161] In some embodiments, there are multiple receiving chambers 12 arranged in parallel. The multiple receiving chambers 12 are rotatable. Each time they rotate, the receiving channel 12a of one of the receiving chambers 12 is directly opposite to and connected to the heating chamber 11a.

[0162] In other words, by rotating, each of the receiving chambers 12 can be connected to the heating chamber 11a individually. This is beneficial because only one heating chamber 11a is needed to achieve the purpose of heating the aerosol generating products 20 in multiple receiving channels 12a in sequence, which helps to simplify the structure of the aerosol generating device 10.

[0163] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 1 and 14, one of the inner wall of the receiving channel 12a and the outer surface of the storage box 30 is provided with a guide rib 121, and the other is provided with a guide groove 30a. Both the guide groove 30a and the guide rib 121 extend along a second direction. The guide groove 30a is open on one side along the second direction so that the guide rib 121 can enter and exit the guide groove 30a along the second direction.

[0164] By sliding the guide rib 121 within the guide groove 30a, the movement of the storage box 30 relative to the receiving channel 12a is guided and limited. This helps to restrict the posture of the storage box 30 entering and exiting the receiving channel 12a, so that the storage box 30 can move in the second direction within the receiving channel 12a to the preset installation position and simultaneously achieve the connection between the receiving channel 12a and the avoidance channel 12b, which helps to improve the user's convenience.

[0165] The number of guide ribs 121 and guide grooves 30a is unlimited; there can be multiple or just one.

[0166] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 13 and 14, the storage box 30 has a handle groove 30b on one outer surface along the second direction, and a handle protrusion 31 is provided on the bottom wall of the handle groove 30b along the second direction. The handle protrusion 31 is located inside the handle groove 30b. Through the handle protrusion 31, the user can push and pull the storage box 30 to move it within the receiving channel 12a, improving the convenience of user operation. The handle protrusion 31 does not protrude beyond the open position of the handle groove 30b, reducing the probability of the handle protrusion 31 interfering with or colliding with other surrounding objects, thus affecting the placement of the storage box 30 and the aerosol generation system.

[0167] The various embodiments / implementations provided in this application can be combined with each other without creating contradictions.

[0168] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the embodiments in this application. For those skilled in the art, the embodiments of this application can have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the embodiments of this application should be included within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An aerosol generating device, wherein, include: A heating assembly is provided with a heating chamber, the heating chamber being used to heat the aerosol-generated product; The container includes a receiving channel, the extending direction of which is the same as the extending direction of the heating chamber, and the receiving channel is connected to the heating chamber. The receiving channel is used to store the aerosol-generated product. A supply drive assembly includes a supply driver and a product driver, the product driver being at least partially located within the receiving channel, the supply driver drivingly engaging with the product driver to drive the product driver to move within the receiving channel for pushing the aerosol-generated product into the heating chamber.

2. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The supply driver is located outside the receiving chamber. The wall of the receiving chamber is also provided with a clearance channel. The extension direction of the clearance channel is the same as that of the receiving channel. The clearance channel connects the receiving channel and the outside of the receiving chamber. The supply drive assembly also includes an adapter. The two ends of the adapter are respectively connected to the supply driver and the product drive. At least a portion of the adapter can pass through the clearance channel.

3. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The aerosol generating device further includes a waste driving component, a waste temporary storage space, and a waste bin. The waste temporary storage space is connected to the heating chamber. The waste driving component and the waste temporary storage space are located on the side of the heating chamber away from the receiving channel. The waste driving component is used to push the heated aerosol generated product in the waste temporary storage space into the waste bin.

4. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The supply driver includes at least a supply drive screw, which is arranged in parallel with the receiving chamber. One end of the adapter is threadedly engaged with the supply drive screw, and the supply drive screw is used to drive the adapter to move along the extension direction of the clearance channel.

5. An aerosol generation system, wherein, The aerosol generating article includes the aerosol generating apparatus of any one of claims 1-4, wherein the aerosol generating article comprises a plurality of matrix segments stacked along the extension direction of the receiving channel.

6. The aerosol generation system according to claim 5, wherein, The product driving component has a first air inlet, and the aerosol generating product has an air passage. The first air inlet is connected to the air passage.

7. The aerosol generation system according to claim 5, wherein, The aerosol generating product also includes a plug, with a plug provided between adjacent matrix segments. The plug has a second air inlet, and the heating component has a third air inlet. When the matrix segment is located in the heating chamber, the second air inlet and the third air inlet are connected, and the third air inlet is connected to the external atmosphere of the aerosol generating device.

8. The aerosol generation system according to claim 7, wherein, One of the plugs and the end of an adjacent matrix segment are connected to form a whole, or one of the plugs and the adjacent matrix segment are wrapped by packaging material to form a whole.

9. The aerosol generation system according to claim 8, wherein, The second air inlet is located on the side of the plug, and the plug has an air passage inside. Air entering through the second air inlet can pass through the air passage inside the plug and flow to the matrix section. Alternatively, the plug is permeable, and air entering through the third air inlet can pass through the interior of the plug and flow to the matrix section.

10. The aerosol generation system according to claim 5, wherein, The container is multiple and arranged in parallel. The heating assembly includes multiple heating chambers. Each container's receiving channel corresponds to one heating chamber. Alternatively, the container is multiple and arranged in parallel. The multiple container is rotatable. Each time it rotates, the receiving channel of one of the container is directly opposite and connected to the heating chamber.

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