CN117500392A

CN117500392A - Cartridge and aerosol-generating device comprising the same

Info

Publication number: CN117500392A
Application number: CN202280043380.XA
Authority: CN
Inventors: 李宗燮; 朴珠彦; 曺炳盛
Original assignee: KT&G Corp
Current assignee: KT&G Corp
Priority date: 2021-06-25
Filing date: 2022-06-22
Publication date: 2024-02-02
Also published as: KR20230000631A; EP4358763A1; KR102579820B1; WO2022270923A1

Abstract

A cartridge and aerosol-generating device are disclosed. The cartridge of the present disclosure includes: a container including an outer wall surrounding the space and an inner wall configured to partition the space surrounded by the outer wall into a first chamber opened at one side and an insertion space opened at both sides; a lower housing coupled to an outer wall of the container at an open side of the first chamber; a first frame covering an open side of the first chamber, wherein the first frame is coupled to the lower housing at one side thereof; a second frame extending from the other side of the first frame and defining a second chamber in the lower housing in communication with the insertion space, wherein one side of the second frame is supported by the lower housing, wherein the other side of the second frame supports an inner wall of the container; a core disposed in the second chamber and in communication with the first chamber; and a heater configured to heat the wick.

Description

Cartridge and aerosol-generating device comprising the same

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to a cartridge and an aerosol-generating device.

Background

An aerosol-generating device is a device that extracts certain components from a medium or substance by forming an aerosol. The medium may comprise a multicomponent material. The substance contained in the medium may be a multi-component flavouring substance. For example, the substance contained in the medium may include a nicotine component, an herbal component, and/or a coffee component. Recently, various studies have been made on aerosol-generating devices.

Disclosure of Invention

Technical problem

The present disclosure is directed to solving the above-described problems and other problems.

It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a cartridge capable of improving gas flow efficiency and inhalation convenience, and an aerosol-generating device including the same.

It is a further object of the present disclosure to provide a cartridge capable of improving convenience of assembly and an aerosol-generating device including the cartridge.

It is a further object of the present disclosure to provide a cartridge capable of ensuring stable coupling between components and an aerosol-generating device comprising the cartridge.

It is a further object of the present disclosure to provide an aerosol-generating device capable of ensuring the stability of a rod insertion structure.

It is a further object of the present disclosure to provide a cartridge capable of improving the use efficiency of a liquid storage space and an aerosol-generating device comprising the cartridge.

Technical proposal

According to an aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above object, there is provided a cartridge including: a container including an outer wall surrounding the space and an inner wall configured to partition the space surrounded by the outer wall into a first chamber opened at one side and an insertion space opened at both sides; a lower housing coupled to an outer wall of the container at an open side of the first chamber; a first frame covering an open side of the first chamber, wherein the first frame is coupled to the lower housing at one side thereof; a second frame extending from the other side of the first frame and defining a second chamber communicating with the insertion space in the lower housing, wherein one side of the second frame is supported by the lower housing, wherein the other side of the second frame supports an inner wall of the container; a core disposed in the second chamber and in communication with the first chamber; and a heater configured to heat the wick.

Advantageous effects

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a cartridge capable of improving gas flow efficiency and inhalation convenience and an aerosol-generating device including the cartridge may be provided.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a cartridge capable of improving convenience of assembly and an aerosol-generating device including the cartridge may be provided.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a cartridge capable of ensuring stable coupling between components and an aerosol-generating device including the cartridge may be provided.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an aerosol-generating device capable of ensuring stability of a rod insertion structure may be provided.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a cartridge capable of improving the use efficiency of a liquid storage space and an aerosol-generating device including the cartridge may be provided.

Additional applications of the present disclosure will become apparent from the detailed description that follows. However, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art, it is to be understood that the detailed description and specific embodiments, such as the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, are given by way of example only.

Drawings

The above and other objects, features and other advantages of the present disclosure will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

fig. 1 to 81 are diagrams illustrating examples of an aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Detailed Description

Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the same or similar elements are denoted by the same reference numerals even though they are shown in different drawings, and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

In the following description, regarding constituent elements used in the following description, the suffixes "module" and "unit" are used only in view of convenience of description and have no meaning or function differentiated from each other.

In addition, in the following description of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, a detailed description thereof will be omitted when known functions and configurations incorporated herein may make the subject matter of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification rather unclear. Further, the drawings are provided only for better understanding of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, and are not intended to limit the technical ideas disclosed in the present specification. Accordingly, the drawings include all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope and spirit of the present disclosure.

It will be understood that, although the terms "first," "second," etc. may be used herein to describe various components, these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another element.

It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. On the other hand, when one component is referred to as being "directly connected to" or "directly coupled to" another component, there are no intervening components present.

As used herein, the singular shall also include the plural unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, an aerosol-generating device according to the present disclosure may include at least one of a body 100, a cartridge 200, and a cap 300.

The body 100 may include at least one of a lower body 110 and an upper body 120. The lower body 110 may house various components required for power supply or control, such as a battery and a controller. The lower body 110 may form the external appearance of the aerosol-generating device. The upper body 120 may be disposed on the lower body 110. The cartridge 200 may be coupled to the upper body 120. The body 100 may be referred to as the body 100.

The upper body 120 may include at least one of a mount 130 and a post 140. The mount 130 may be provided on the lower body 110. The mounting 130 may provide a space 134 into which the lower portion of the cartridge 200 is inserted. The mount 130 may have an open upper side and may define a space 134 therein. The mount 130 may surround a lower portion of the cartridge 200 that is inserted into the space 134. The mount 130 may secure the cartridge 200. The mount 130 may support a lower portion of the cartridge 200.

The post 140 may be disposed on the lower body 110. The post 140 may have an elongated shape. The post 140 may extend upward from one side of the mount 130. The post 140 may face one sidewall of the cartridge 200. The posts 140 may be disposed parallel to the cartridge 200. The post 140 may have a shape to cover a sidewall of the cartridge 200. The post 140 may support the sidewall of the cartridge 200.

The first chamber C1 may be formed in a portion of the interior of the first container 210, and the insertion space 214 may be formed in another portion of the interior of the first container 210. The insertion space 214 may be disposed adjacent to the post 140. The column 140 may be disposed adjacent to another portion of the interior of the first container 210 where the insertion space 214 is formed.

The cartridge 200 may be detachably coupled to the main body 100. The cartridge 200 may provide a space for storing liquid therein. The cartridge 200 may have an insertion space 214 formed therein. One end of the insertion space 214 may be opened to form an opening. The insertion space 214 may be exposed to the outside through the opening. The opening may be defined as one end of the insertion space 214.

The cartridge 200 may include at least one of the first container 210 or the second container 220. The second container 220 may be coupled to the first container 210.

The first container 210 may be coupled to an upper side of the second container 220. The first container 210 may provide a space for storing liquid therein. The first container 210 may have an open upper side, and may have an insertion space 214 formed therein, which is elongated in a vertical direction. A rod 400 (see fig. 3) may be inserted into the insertion space 214. One sidewall of the first container 210 may face the column 140. The column 140 may cover a sidewall of the first container 210. The first container 210 may be disposed on the mount 130.

The second container 220 may be coupled to the lower side of the first container 210. The second container 220 may provide a space for mounting the core 261 (see fig. 2) and the heater 262 (see fig. 2) therein. The second container 220 may be inserted into the space 134 provided by the mount 130. The space 134 in the mount 130 may be referred to as a cartridge receiving space 134. The mount 130 may surround the second container 220. The second container 220 may be coupled to the mount 130.

The cap 300 may be detachably coupled to the body 100. The cap 300 may cover the cartridge 200. The cap 300 may cover at least a portion of the body 100. The cap 300 may protect at least a portion of the body 100 and/or the cartridge 200 from external influences. The user can separate the cap 300 from the body 100 in order to replace the cartridge 200.

The cap 300 may be coupled to an upper portion of the body 100. The cap 300 may be coupled to an upper side of the lower body 110. The cap 300 may cover the upper body 120. The cap 300 may cover the cartridge 200. The sidewall 301 of the cap 300 may surround a side portion of the cartridge 200. The sidewall 301 of the cap 300 may surround a side portion of the upper body 120. The upper wall 303 of the cap 300 may cover an upper portion of the cartridge 200. The upper wall 303 of the cap 300 may cover an upper portion of the post 140.

The cap 300 may have an insertion hole 304 formed therein. The upper wall 303 of the cap 300 may be opened to form an insertion hole 304. The insertion hole 304 may be formed at a position corresponding to the insertion space 214. The insertion hole 304 may communicate with one end or an upper end of the insertion space 214.

The cap 300 may have a cap inlet 304a formed therein. One side of the cap 300 may be open to form a cap inlet 304a. For example, the upper wall 303 of the cap 300 may be open to form the cap inlet 304a. For example, the sidewall 301 of the cap 300 may be open to form the cap inlet 304a. The cap inlet 304a may be in communication with the outside. Air may be introduced into the aerosol-generating device through cap inlet 304a.

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, a cartridge 200 may be coupled to the body 100. The cartridge 200 may provide a first chamber C1 for storing liquid therein. The cartridge 200 may provide an insertion space 214 formed separately from the first chamber C1. The cartridge 200 may have an opening formed therein. One end of the insertion space 214 may be open to form an opening in the cartridge 200. The opening may expose the insertion space 214 to the outside.

The first container 210 may include an outer wall 211 surrounding an inner space formed therein. The first container 210 may include an inner wall 212 dividing a space surrounded by the outer wall 211 into a first chamber C1 at one side and an elongated insertion space 214 at the other side. The insertion space 214 may have a shape elongated in the vertical direction. The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may be formed inside the first container 210. A rod 400 (see fig. 3) may be inserted into the insertion space 214.

The second container 220 may be coupled to the first container 210. The second container 220 may include a second chamber C2 in communication with the insertion space 214. The second chamber C2 may be formed in the second container 220. The second chamber C2 may be connected to the opposite end or the lower end of the insertion space 214.

One side of the cartridge 200 may be open to form a cartridge inlet 224. The outer wall of the second container 220 may be open to form a cartridge inlet 224. The cartridge inlet 224 may be in communication with the insertion space 214. The cartridge inlet 224 may be in communication with the second chamber C2. The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed in the sidewall 221 of the second container 220.

The core 261 may be disposed in the second chamber C2. The core 261 may be connected to the first chamber C1. The core 261 may receive liquid from the first chamber C1. The heater 262 may heat the core 261. The heater 262 may be disposed in the second chamber C2. The heater 262 may be wound around the core 261 a plurality of times. The heater 262 may be electrically connected to the battery 190 and/or the control device. The heater 262 may be a resistive coil. When the heater 262 generates heat and thus the wick 261 is heated, the liquid supplied to the wick 261 is atomized, and thus, aerosol can be generated in the second chamber C2.

Accordingly, the first chamber C1 storing the liquid in the first container 210 may be disposed to surround the stick 400 (see fig. 3) and/or the insertion space 214 into which the stick 400 is inserted, with the result that the use efficiency of the space for storing the liquid may be improved.

Further, the distance from the rod 400 to the core 261 and the heater 262 connected to the first chamber C1 may be reduced, so that the heat transfer efficiency from the aerosol may be improved.

A Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly 150 may be mounted in the post 140. At least one of the light source 153 or the sensor 154 may be mounted on the PCB 151 of the PCB assembly 150 (see fig. 24). The PCB assembly 150 may be mounted to face a side portion of the cartridge 200. The light source 153 of the PCB assembly 150 may provide light to the cartridge 200. The sensor 154 of the PCB assembly 150 may sense information about the interior and exterior of the cartridge 200. The sensor 154 mounted on the PCB assembly 150 may be referred to as a first sensor 154.

The sensor 180 may be installed at one side of the upper portion of the lower body 110. The sensor 180 may be disposed above the partition wall 112 of the lower body 110. The sensor 180 may sense the flow of air introduced into the cartridge 200. The sensor 180 may be an air flow sensor or a pressure sensor. The sensor 180 may be referred to as a second sensor 180.

The sensor 180 may be inserted into the mount 130. The sensor 180 may be disposed to face a side portion of the mount. The sensor 180 may be disposed adjacent to the cartridge inlet 224. The sensor 180 may be disposed facing the cartridge inlet 224.

The lower body 110 may house a battery 190 therein. The lower body 110 may accommodate various control devices therein. The battery 190 may provide power to the various components of the aerosol-generating device. The battery 190 may be charged through a charging port 119 formed in one side or a lower portion of the lower body 110.

The partition wall 112 of the lower body 110 may cover the upper portion of the battery 190. The partition wall 112 of the lower body 110 may be disposed under the mount 130 and/or the post 140. The body frame 114 of the lower body 110 may support side portions of the battery 190. The main body frame 114 may separate a space accommodating the battery 190 from a space accommodating the control device.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, the rod 400 may have an elongated shape. The wand 400 may contain a medium therein. The rod 400 may be inserted into the insertion space 214.

The cover 310 may open and close the insertion space 214. The cover 310 may open and close an opening exposing the insertion space 214 to the outside. The cover 310 may be installed adjacent to the opening in the insertion space 214. The cover 310 may be installed adjacent to one end or an upper end of the insertion space 214. For example, the cover 310 may be mounted to the upper end of the first container 210 at a position adjacent to the insertion space 214. For example, the cover 310 may be mounted to the cap 300 at a position adjacent to the insertion space 214.

The cover 310 may be pivotally mounted. The cover 310 may pivot to open and close the insertion space 214. The cover 310 may pivot toward the inside of the insertion space 214 to open the insertion space 214. The direction in which the cover 310 pivots to open the insertion space 214 may be referred to as a first direction. The cover 310 may pivot toward the outside of the insertion space 214 to close the insertion space 214. The direction in which the cover 310 pivots to close the insertion space 214 may be referred to as a second direction.

When the end of the rod 400 contacts the cover 310 and pushes the cover 310, the cover 310 may pivot in a first direction to open the insertion space 214. The rod 400 may push the cover 310 and may be inserted into the insertion space 214. When the stick 400 is separated from the insertion space 214, the cover 310 may pivot in the second direction to close the insertion space 214.

The spring 312 (see fig. 12) may provide an elastic force to the cover 310 in the second direction. One end of the spring 312 may support the cover 310, and the other end of the spring 312 may support the upper end of the first container 210 or the cap 300. The spring 312 may be wound around the pivot of the cover 310.

The cover 310 may be mounted near the insertion hole 304 in the cap 300. The cover 310 may be pivotally mounted to the cap 300. The cover 310 may pivot to open and close the insertion hole 304. The cover 310 may pivot in a first direction to open the insertion hole 304. The cover 310 may pivot in the second direction to close the insertion hole 304.

The rod 400 may be inserted into the insertion space 214 through the insertion hole 304 in the cap 300. When the end of the rod 400 contacts the cover 310 and pushes the cover 310, the cover 310 may pivot in a first direction to open the insertion space 214 and the insertion hole 304. The rod 400 may push the cover 310 and may be inserted into the insertion space 214 through the insertion hole 304. When the rod 400 is separated from the insertion space 214, the cover 310 may pivot in the second direction to close the insertion space 214 and the insertion hole 304.

When the rod 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214, one end of the rod 400 may be exposed to the outside of the cap 300, and the other end of the rod 400 may be disposed above the second chamber C2 at a position adjacent to the second chamber C2. The user may hold the exposed end of wand 400 in the mouth and may inhale air.

Air may be introduced into the aerosol-generating device through cap inlet 304 a. Air introduced through cap inlet 304a may flow into cartridge inlet 224. Air may flow into the cartridge 200 through the cartridge inlet 224. Air that has passed through the cartridge inlet 224 may be introduced into the second chamber C2, and may then flow toward the insertion space 214. Air may pass through the rod 400 along with aerosol generated in the second chamber C2.

As described above, when the stick 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214, the insertion space 214 may be opened by the pivotal movement of the cover 310.

Further, simultaneously with the separation of the stick 400 from the insertion space 214, the insertion space 214 may be automatically closed by the pivoting movement of the cover 310.

In addition, the inside of the insertion space 214 can be protected from external foreign substances.

Referring to fig. 4 to 6, the cartridge 200 may be detachably coupled to the upper body 120. The upper body 120 may be disposed on the lower body 110. The upper body 120 may include at least one of a mount 130 or a post 140.

The mount 130 may provide a space 134 having an open top. The inside surface 131 and the bottom 133 of the mount 130 may surround at least a portion of the space 134. The inner sidewall 141 of the post 140 may surround one side of the space 134. The second container 220 may be inserted into the space 134 provided by the mount 130. The mount 130 may surround the second container 220 inserted into the space 134.

Cartridge 200 may be coupled to mount 130 in a snap-fit manner. The second container 220 may be coupled to the mount 130 in a snap-fit manner. The second container 220 may be detachably engaged with the mount 130. When the second container 220 is inserted into the space 134 in the mounting member 130, the recess 221a formed in the second container and the protrusion 131a formed on the mounting member 130 may be engaged with each other.

The recess portion 221a may be formed to be recessed into the sidewall 221 of the second container 220. The recess portion 221a may be formed in plurality, and the plurality of recess portions 221a may be formed in one side and the opposite side of the sidewall 221 of the container 220, respectively. The protruding portion 131a may be formed to protrude from the inner side surface 131 of the mount 130. The protruding portion 131a may be provided in plurality, and the plurality of protruding portions 131a may be formed at one side and the opposite side of the inner side surface 131 of the mount 130, respectively. The protruding portion 131a may be formed at a position corresponding to the recessed portion 221 a.

When the second container 220 is coupled to the mount 130, the first container 210 may be disposed on the mount 130. The first container 210 may have a shape protruding farther in the lateral direction than the second container 220. The second container 220 may be inserted into the space 134 surrounded by the mount 130, and the first container 210 may cover an upper portion of the mount 130.

The mount 130 may support a lower portion of the cartridge 200. The mount 130 may support the side portion and the bottom of the second container 220. The mount 130 may support a lower edge of the first container 210.

The post 140 may extend upward from one side of the mount 130. The post 140 may surround one side of the space 134 in the mount 130. The inner sidewall 141 of the post 140 may be integrally formed with the inner side surface 131 of the mount 130 and extend from the inner side surface 131 of the mount 130. The outer side wall 142 of the post 140 may be integrally formed with the outer side surface 132 of the mount 130 and extend from the outer side surface 132 of the mount 130.

The post 140 may extend to a height corresponding to the height of the cartridge 200. The upper wall 143 of the column 140 may be formed to a height corresponding to the upper end of the cartridge 200. The posts 140 may be formed parallel to the cartridge 200.

The insertion space 214 in the cartridge 200 may be formed adjacent to one sidewall of the cartridge 200. The insertion space 214 may be formed adjacent to the post 140. The post 140 may cover a sidewall of the cartridge 200 in which the insertion space 214 is formed. The sidewall of the cartridge 200 may slide along the inner sidewall 141 of the post 140 and may be inserted into the mount 130. The post 140 may support the sidewall of the cartridge 200.

A window 170 protecting the PCB assembly 150 (see fig. 3) may be provided to cover the inner sidewall 141 of the post 140. A window 170 may be provided between the cartridge 200 and the post 140. The window 170 may extend along the column 140 in a vertical direction. The window 170 may cover one sidewall of the cartridge 200 in which the insertion space 214 is formed. The window 170 may support a sidewall of the cartridge 200.

Accordingly, the cartridge 200 may be detachably coupled to the main body 100.

Further, the cartridge 200 may be coupled to the main body 100, and thus may be stably supported.

Referring to fig. 7 to 11, the cap 300 may be detachably coupled to the body 100. The cap 300 may protect a portion of the body 100 and the cartridge 200 from the outside. The user can separate the cap 300 from the main body in order to replace the cartridge 200.

The upper body 120 may have coupling protrusions 132a and 132b formed on an outer side surface 132 and an outer side wall 142 thereof. Coupling protrusions 132a and 132b may be formed on the outer side surface 132 of the mount 130. Coupling protrusions 132a and 132b may be formed on an outer sidewall 142 of the post 140. The coupling protrusions 132a and 132b may include a first coupling protrusion 132a and a second coupling protrusion 132b. The first and second coupling protrusions 132a and 132b may be vertically arranged with respect to each other.

The first coupling protrusion 132a may be formed to protrude outward from an outer side surface of the upper body 120. The first coupling protrusion 132a may be provided in plurality. One of the plurality of first coupling protrusions 132a may be formed to protrude outward from the outer side surface 132 of the mount 130. The first coupling protrusion 132a may be formed at a position opposite to the post 140. Other first coupling protrusions of the plurality of first coupling protrusions 132a may be formed to protrude outward from the outer side wall 142 of the post 140.

The first coupling protrusion 132a may protrude further outward than the second coupling protrusion 132b. The first coupling protrusion 132a may be disposed under the second coupling protrusion 132b. The first coupling protrusion 132a may be narrower than the second coupling protrusion 132b. The first coupling protrusion 132a may have a shape whose width in the lateral direction is relatively small. The first coupling protrusion 132a may have a shape whose width gradually decreases from its lower side toward its upper side.

The second coupling protrusion 132b may be formed to protrude outward from an outer side surface of the upper body 120. The second coupling protrusion 132b may protrude in a convex or circular shape. The second coupling protrusion 132b may be provided in plurality. One of the plurality of second coupling protrusions 132b may be formed to protrude outward from the outer side surface 132 of the mounting member 130. The second coupling protrusion 132b may be formed at a position opposite to the post 140. The second coupling protrusion 132b may have a shape elongated along the periphery of the outer side surface 132 of the mounting member 130. Other second coupling protrusions of the plurality of second coupling protrusions 132b may be formed to protrude outward from the outer side wall 142 of the post 140. The second coupling protrusion 132b may have a shape elongated along the periphery of the outer side wall 142 of the post 140.

Coupling recesses 302a and 302b may be formed in the inner side surface 302 of the cap 300. The coupling recesses 302a and 302b may be formed at positions corresponding to the coupling protrusions 132a and 132 b. When the cap 300 covers the cartridge 200 and the upper body 120, the coupling protrusions 132a and 132b may be fitted into the coupling recesses 302a and 302b, and thus, the cap 300 may be coupled to the upper body 120. The coupling recesses 302a and 302b may include a first coupling recess 302a and a second coupling recess 302b. The first coupling recess 302a and the second coupling recess 302b may be vertically arranged with respect to each other.

The first coupling recess 302a may be formed to be recessed outward in the inner side surface 302 of the cap 300. The first coupling recess 302a may be formed in the inner side surface 302 of the cap 300 at a position corresponding to the first coupling protrusion 132 a. The first coupling recess 302a may be formed in plurality. The first coupling recess 302a may have a shape whose width gradually decreases toward the upper side thereof. The first coupling protrusion 132a may be inserted into the first coupling recess 302 a. When the first coupling protrusion 132a is inserted into the first coupling recess 302a, the first coupling protrusion 132a and the first coupling recess 302a may guide the cap 300 to be placed at the correct position.

The second coupling recess 302b may be formed to be recessed outward in the inner side surface 302 of the cap 300. The second coupling recess 302b may be recessed in a convex or circular shape. The second coupling recess 302b may be formed in the inner side surface 302 of the cap 300 at a position corresponding to the second coupling protrusion 132 b. The second coupling recess 302b may be formed in plurality. The second coupling recess 302b may have a shape elongated along the periphery of the inner side surface 302 of the cap 300. The second coupling protrusion 132b may be inserted into the second coupling recess 302b in a snap-fit manner and engaged with the second coupling recess 302 b. The second coupling protrusion 132b and the second coupling recess 302b may be detachably engaged with each other.

The upper edge 113 of the lower body 110 may protrude further outward than the upper body 120. The upper edge 113 of the lower body 110 may extend along the periphery of the upper body 120. The upper edge 113 of the lower body 110 may be disposed below the upper body 120. When the cap 300 is coupled to the body 100, the lower end of the sidewall 301 of the cap 300 may contact the upper edge 113 of the lower body 110. The upper edge 113 of the lower body 110 may prevent the cap 300 from moving to a position under the upper body 120.

Referring to fig. 12 and 13, the cap 300 may include at least one of a cap body 320, a lower head 330, or an upper head 340. The cover 310 may be pivotally mounted to the cap 300. The cover 310 may be provided to close the insertion hole 304. The cover 310 may have a plate shape. The cover 310 may include an outer circumferential portion formed in a circular shape along the circumference of the insertion hole.

The shaft 311 may be formed at an end of the cover 310. The shaft 311 may be integrally formed with the cover 310. The shaft 311 may have a shape elongated in one direction. The cover 310 may pivot about a direction in which the shaft 311 extends. The shaft 311 may serve as a pivot for the cover 310. The shaft 311 may protrude from the end of the cover 310 in two opposite directions. The shaft 311 may be referred to as a cover shaft 311.

The spring 312 may be coupled to the cover 310. One end of the spring 312 may support the cover 310, and the other end of the spring 312 may support one side of the cap 300 (see fig. 17 and 18). The other end of the spring 312 may support the upper head 340. The spring 312 may move the cover 310 in the second direction using its elastic force or restoring force. The cover 310 may be moved in the second direction by means of the spring 312, thereby closing the insertion space 214 (see fig. 17) and/or the insertion hole 304. The spring 312 may be wound around the shaft 311. One end of the spring 312 wound around the shaft 311 may extend toward the cover 310, and the other end thereof may extend in a direction opposite to one end thereof.

The cap body 320 may form the sidewall 301 of the cap 300. The cap body 320 may have a shape that is vertically opened and hollow. The cap body 320 may cover a side portion of the cartridge 200 and a side portion of the upper body 120. The cap body 320 may include coupling ribs 322. The coupling rib 322 may be formed to protrude inward from the inner side surface 302 of the cap body 320. The coupling rib 322 may have a shape extending along the circumference of the sidewall 301 of the cap body 320. The coupling rib 322 may be formed at an upper portion of the cap body 320.

The coupling rib 322 may have at least one of a first rib recess 323 or a second rib recess 324 formed therein. The first rib recess 323 may be formed to be recessed outward in the coupling rib 322. The first rib recess 323 may be formed in one side of the coupling rib 322. The second rib recess 324 may be formed in such a manner that the lower portion of the coupling rib 322 is recessed upward. The second rib recess 324 may be formed in plurality, and the plurality of second rib recesses 324 may be arranged along the circumference of the coupling rib 322.

The lower head 330 and the upper head 340 may be coupled to each other in a vertical direction to form an upper portion of the cap 300. The lower head 330 may be coupled to the underside of the upper head 340. The lower head 330 may surround the lower side of the insertion hole 304.

Lower head 330 may have shaft recess 331 formed therein. Shaft recess 331 may be formed in two opposite sides of lower head 330. The shaft recess 331 may have a shape concavely recessed downward. Shaft 311 may be rotatably inserted into shaft recess 331. Each of the two opposite ends of the shaft 311 may be inserted into a corresponding one of the pair of shaft recesses 331.

The lower head 330 may include a head rib 332. The head rib 332 may have a shape extending along the periphery of the lower head 330. The head rib 332 may be disposed under the coupling rib 322. The head rib 332 may be caught on the lower portion of the coupling rib 322.

The lower head 330 may include a first head latch 333. The head latch 333 may be formed to protrude upward from the head rib 332. When the head rib 332 is disposed adjacent to the lower side of the coupling rib 322, the head latch 333 may be caught on the upper portion of the coupling rib 322.

The lower head 330 may include a guide rod 335. The guide rod 335 may be formed at one side of the head rib 332. The guide rod 335 may have an upwardly elongated shape. When the head rib 332 is disposed adjacent to the lower side of the coupling rib 322, the guide rod 335 may be inserted into the first rib recess 323. The guide rod 335 may be inserted into the first rib recess 323, thereby guiding the disposition of the lower head 330.

Screw 334 may secure lower head 330 and upper head 340 to each other. Screw 334 may penetrate a lower portion of lower head 330 and may be secured to upper head 340.

The cap 300 may include a second guide 306. The second guide 306 may be formed at the lower head 330. The second guide 306 may be formed near the insertion hole 304. The second guide 306 may be disposed under the insertion hole 304. The second guide 306 may be disposed between the insertion hole 304 and the insertion space 214. The second guide 306 may be formed to be inclined downward. The second guide 306 may extend from a portion near the insertion hole 304 in the cap 300 to be inclined toward one end or the upper end of the insertion space 214 (see fig. 17).

The upper head 340 may be coupled to an upper portion of the cap body 320 to form an upper wall 303 of the cap 300. The upper wall 303 of the cap 300 may be referred to as an upper head wall 303. The upper head 340 may be coupled to an upper side of the lower head 330. The periphery of the upper head wall 303 may catch on the upper side of the coupling rib 322.

The upper head 340 may include a second head latch 343. The second head latch 343 may be formed to protrude downward from the periphery of the upper head wall 303. The second head latch 343 may be engaged with the second rib recess 324 formed in the coupling rib 322 when the circumference of the upper head wall 303 is caught on the coupling rib 322.

The cap 300 may have an insertion hole 304 formed therein, which communicates with one end of the insertion space 214. Cap 300 may include an insertion aperture wall 305 defining a perimeter of insertion aperture 304. A portion of the upper head wall 303 of the cap 300 may be open to form an insertion hole 304. The insertion hole wall 305 may have a shape extending in the circumferential direction. The inner peripheral surface of the insertion hole wall 305 may surround the periphery of the insertion hole 304.

The inner peripheral surface of the insertion hole wall 305 may be formed in a circular shape. The inner peripheral surface of the insertion hole wall 305 may be formed to protrude inward. The inner peripheral surface of the insertion hole wall 305 may have a shape that gradually narrows the insertion hole 304 from the upper side of the insertion hole 304 toward the lower side thereof and then gradually widens the insertion hole 304.

The end or perimeter of the cap 310 may catch on the underside of the insertion aperture wall 305. When the cover 310 closes the insertion hole 304, the insertion hole wall 305 may contact the cover 310, thereby restricting movement of the cover 310. The insertion hole wall 305 may contact the end or periphery of the cover 310, thereby preventing the cover 310 from pivoting to a position above the insertion hole 304. The cover 310 may be larger than the insertion hole 304.

Referring to fig. 14 and 15, the cartridge 200 may have a cap recess 215 formed therein. The cover recess 215 may be adjacent to the opening in the insertion space 214. The cover recess 215 may be recessed from the insertion space 214 in a direction in which the periphery of the insertion space 214 expands. The cover recess 215 may be recessed outward from the insertion space 214. The cover recess 215 may be recessed from the insertion space 214 in a radially outward direction. The cover recess 215 may be recessed from the insertion space 214 toward the first chamber C1. The cover recess 215 may provide a space in which the cover 310 is placed.

The cover recess 215 may be formed in the first container 210 at a position near one end or the upper end of the insertion space 214. The cover recess 215 may be formed in such a manner that the circumference of the end of the insertion space 214 is recessed outward. The cover 310 may be received in the cover recess 215 (see fig. 17 and 18). When the cover 310 opens the opening in the insertion space 214, the cover 310 may be received in the cover recess 215. When the cover 310 opens the opening in the insertion space 214, the cover 310 may pivot in the first direction to be received in the cover recess 215.

The cover recess 215 may be formed in such a manner that one end or an upper end of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 is recessed outward from the insertion space 214. The cover recess 215 may be formed in such a manner that the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 is recessed from the insertion space 214 toward the first chamber C1. The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may define a lid recess 215. The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may surround at least a portion of the lid recess 215. The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may be connected to the bottom of the cover recess 215. The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may cover a portion of the side portion of the recess 215.

The cartridge 200 may include a first guide 216 formed to be inclined in a downward direction of the insertion space 214 at a position adjacent to an upper portion of the insertion space 214. The first guide 216 may be formed at an upper end portion of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210. The first guide 216 may be referred to as a first rod guide 216.

The first guide 216 may be connected to the bottom of the cover recess 215. The first guide 216 may be formed on the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 at a position connected to the bottom of the cover recess 215. The first guide 216 may be formed between the bottom of the cover recess 215 and the insertion space 214. The first guide 216 may be disposed under the cover recess 215. The first guide 216 may be formed to be inclined from the bottom of the cover recess 215 toward the lower side of the insertion space 214.

The first guide 216 may extend along at least a portion of the insertion space 214 in the circumferential direction. The first guide 216 may extend along the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 in the circumferential direction. The first guide 216 may contact an end of the rod 400 (see fig. 3), and may guide insertion of the rod 400 into the insertion space 214.

Referring to fig. 15, the cartridge 200 may include at least one of a first container 210, a second container 220, a sealing member 250, a wick 261, or a heater 262. The second container 220 may include at least one of a lower housing 230 or a frame 240.

The first container 210 may provide a first chamber C1 and an insertion space 214. The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may divide a space surrounded by the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 into a first chamber C1 at one side and an insertion space 214 at the other side.

The outer wall 211 and the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may surround side portions of the first chamber C1. The outer wall 211 and the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may be connected to each other so as to have an extended shape around the periphery of the first chamber C1. The upper wall 213 of the first container 210 may cover an upper portion of the first chamber C1. The upper wall 213 of the first container 210 may be connected to the outer wall 211 and the inner wall 212 of the first container 210.

The outer wall 211 and the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may surround side portions of the insertion space 214. The insertion space 214 may have a shape elongated in a vertical direction. The insertion space 214 may have a shape corresponding to the circumference of the stick 400 (see fig. 3). The insertion space 214 may have a substantially cylindrical shape. The outer wall 211 and the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may be connected to each other, and thus may have a shape extending in a circumferential direction so as to surround the periphery of the insertion space 214. The insertion space 214 may have an open upper end and a lower end.

The second container 220 may provide a second chamber C2. The second chamber C2 may be disposed below the insertion space 214. The second chamber C2 may communicate with the insertion space 214.

The second container 220 may include at least one of a lower housing 230 or a frame 240. The lower case 230 may form the external appearance of the second container 220. The lower housing 230 may be coupled to the outer wall 211 or the periphery of the first container 210. The lower case 230 may provide an accommodating space therein. The lower housing 230 may support the frame 240. The side walls of the lower housing 230 may be open to form the cartridge inlet 224. The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed at a position higher than the bottom of the lower housing 230.

Thus, the liquid in the second chamber C2 can be prevented from leaking out of the cartridge 200 through the cartridge inlet 224.

The lower housing 230 may include at least one of a receiving portion 231 or an extending portion 232. The receiving portion 231 may provide a receiving space therein. The receiving portion 231 may surround the receiving space. The receiving portion 231 may receive at least a portion of the frame 240 therein. The sidewall of the receiving portion 231 may be a sidewall 221 of the second container 220 (see fig. 4). The sidewall of the receiving portion 231 may be open to form the cartridge inlet 224. The extension portion 232 may extend outwardly from an upper end of one side of the receiving portion 231. The extension 232 may support a portion of the frame 240. The receiving portion 231 may be referred to as a housing portion 231.

The frame 240 may be disposed in the lower housing 230. The frame 240 may define a second chamber C2. The frame 240 may surround at least a portion of the second chamber C2. The lower housing 230 may surround the remaining portion of the second chamber C2. The frame 240 may form the bottom of the first chamber C1.

The frame 240 may include at least one of a first frame portion 241 or a second frame portion 242. The first frame portion 241 may form a bottom of the first chamber C1. The first chamber C1 may be surrounded by the outer wall 211, the inner wall 212, the upper wall 213, and the first frame portion 241 of the first container 210.

The second frame portion 242 may surround at least a portion of the second chamber C2. The second frame portion 242 may define a second chamber C2. The side wall of the second frame portion 242 may surround at least a portion of the side portion of the second chamber C2. The bottom of the second frame portion 242 may form the bottom of the second chamber C2. The chamber inlet 2424 may be formed in a sidewall of the second frame portion 242. The chamber inlet 2424 may communicate with the second chamber C2. The second frame portion 242 may be disposed adjacent to an underside of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210. The chamber inlet 2424 may be formed at a position higher than the bottom of the second chamber C2.

The first frame portion 241 and the second frame portion 242 may be connected to each other. The first frame portion 241 may extend from the second frame portion 242 so as to cover the bottom of the first chamber C1.

The receiving portion 231 may receive the second frame portion 242 therein. The receiving portion 231 may support the bottom of the second frame portion 242. The receiving portion 231 may define a second chamber C2 together with the second frame portion 242. The extension portion 232 may support the first frame portion 241. The second frame portion 242 may be disposed in the receiving portion 231, and the first frame portion 241 may be disposed on the extending portion 232.

A connection passage 2314 may be formed in the receiving portion 231. The frame 240 may define a connection channel 2314 in the lower housing 230. A connecting channel 2314 may be formed between the cartridge inlet 224 and the chamber inlet 2424 to interconnect the cartridge inlet 224 and the chamber inlet 2424. The first frame portion 241 may cover an upper portion of the connection channel 2314. The second frame portion 242 may cover a side portion of the connection channel 2314.

A blocking wall 2317 may be formed in the connection channel 2314. A blocking wall 2317 may be formed between the cartridge inlet 224 and the chamber inlet 2424. The blocking wall 2317 may have an elongated shape. The blocking wall 2317 may extend upward from the bottom of the lower case 230 or the bottom of the frame 240. The blocking wall 2317 may extend to a position higher than the cartridge inlet 224. The blocking wall 2317 may extend to a position higher than the chamber inlet 2424.

The sealing member 250 may be disposed between the first chamber C1 and the second container 220. The sealing member 250 may surround the edge of the first chamber C1 and be in close contact with the edge of the first chamber C1. The sealing member 250 may be made of an elastic material. For example, the sealing member 250 may be made of a material such as rubber or silicon. The sealing member 250 may prevent the liquid stored in the first chamber C1 from leaking from the first chamber C1 into the gap between the components.

The sealing member 250 may include at least one of the first sealing portion 251 or the second sealing portion 252. The first sealing portion 251 may extend along the outer wall 211 of the first container 210. The first sealing portion 251 may surround an edge of the outer wall 211 of the first container 210. The first sealing portion 251 may be disposed between the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and the frame 240, and closely contact the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and the frame 240. The first sealing portion 251 may be disposed between the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and the first frame portion 241, and closely contact the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and the first frame portion 241.

Accordingly, the liquid stored in the first chamber C1 may be prevented from leaking through the gap between the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and the frame 240.

The second sealing portion 252 may extend from the first sealing portion 251 along the inner wall 212 of the first container 210. The second sealing portion 252 may surround the edge of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 and closely contact the edge of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210. The second sealing portion 252 may be disposed between the inner wall of the first container 210 and the frame 240, and closely contacts the inner wall of the first container 210 and the frame 240. The second sealing portion 252 may be disposed between the inner wall of the first container 210 and the second frame portion 242, and closely contacts the inner wall of the first container 210 and the second frame portion 242. The second sealing portion 252 may be inserted into the frame 240. The second sealing portion 252 may be inserted into the second frame portion 242. The lower end of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may press the second sealing portion 252 toward the frame 240.

Accordingly, the liquid stored in the first chamber C1 may be prevented from leaking into the gap between the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 and the frame 240.

The mount 130 may include a sensor receiving portion 137. The sensor accommodating portion 137 may provide a space formed at a lower portion of one sidewall of the mount 130. The second sensor 180 may be accommodated in the sensor accommodating part 137. The lower case 230 may cover the sensor accommodating part 137. The lower case 230 may surround one side of the sensor receiving part 137. One sidewall of the receiving portion 231 of the lower case 230 may face a side portion of the sensor receiving portion 137. The extension portion 232 of the lower housing 230 may cover an upper portion of the sensor receiving portion 137.

A gap through which air flows may be formed between the sensor accommodating part 137 and the lower case 230. Air may pass through a gap between the sensor housing portion 137 and the lower housing 230 and may be introduced into the cartridge inlet 224. The second sensor 180 may sense the flow of air into the cartridge inlet 224 through the gap between the sensor receiving portion 137 and the lower housing 230.

Referring to fig. 15 and 16, the cartridge 200 may include a rod stopper 217 protruding inwardly from the periphery of the insertion space 214 at a position adjacent to the opposite or lower end of the insertion space 214. The rod stopper 217 may protrude in a radially inward direction. The rod stopper 217 may be formed on the outer wall 211 and/or the inner wall 212 of the first container 210.

The rod stopper 217 may be provided in plurality. Three bar stops 217 may be provided. A plurality of rod stoppers 217 may be arranged along the periphery of the insertion space 214. The rod stopper 217 may be arranged along the circumferential direction. The bar stops 217 may be spaced apart from one another. The rod stopper 217 may be formed in the shape of a rib or ring extending in the circumferential direction along the periphery of the insertion space 214. The rod 400 may be positioned above the rod stop 217. The rod stopper 217 may have a shape that gradually widens in the upward direction.

Accordingly, when the rod 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214, the end of the rod 400 may contact the rod stopper 217, with the result that the rod 400 may be prevented from moving beyond the insertion space 214 to the second chamber C2.

Further, the decrease in the amount of air flowing from the second chamber C2 to the insertion space 214 can be minimized.

Furthermore, the rod stopper 217 may not hinder the aerosol generated in the second chamber C2 from extracting a specific component from the medium in the rod 400.

Referring to fig. 17 and 18, a pivot or shaft 311 of the cover 310 may be disposed above the insertion space 214. A pivot or shaft 311 of the cover 310 may be disposed between the insertion space 214 and the insertion hole 304. The cover 310 may pivot toward the inside of the insertion space 214 to open the insertion space 214 and/or the insertion hole 304. The direction in which the cover 310 pivots toward the inside of the insertion space 214 may be defined as a first direction.

When the cover 310 pivots in the first direction to open the insertion space 214, the cover 310 may be received in the cover recess 215. When the cover 310 opens the insertion space 214, the cover 310 may be received in the cover recess 215 and may overlap with the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 disposed under the cover recess 215. When the cover 310 opens the insertion space 214, the cover 310 may be disposed in parallel with the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 located under the cover recess 215.

The first guide 216 may be formed to be inclined from the bottom of the cover recess 215 toward the lower side of the insertion space 214. The first guide 216 may be formed to be inclined such that the insertion space 214 is gradually narrowed toward the lower side thereof. The first guide 216 may be disposed adjacent to one end of the cover 310 at a position below the cover 310 when the cover 310 opens the insertion space 214. When the cover 310 opens the insertion space 214, the first guide 216 may protrude farther toward the insertion space 214 than an end of the cover 310.

The cover 310 may pivot toward the outside of the insertion space 214 to close the insertion space 214 and/or the insertion hole 304. The direction in which the cover 310 pivots toward the outside of the insertion space 214 may be defined as a second direction. One end of the spring 312 may support the cover 310, and the other end of the spring 312 may support the cap 300. The spring 312 may provide an elastic force to the cover 310 in a direction in which the cover 310 closes the insertion space 214. The cover 310 may be pivoted in a second direction by a spring 312.

The second guide 306 may be formed to be inclined such that the inner space is gradually narrowed toward the lower side thereof. The second guide 306 may be disposed adjacent to the pivot radius of the cover 310. The second guide 306 may be disposed outside the pivot radius of the cover 310. The second guide 306 may extend to be inclined along a pivoting radius of the cover 310.

One end of the second guide 306 may be adjacent to the insertion hole 304. The end of the second guide 306 may be disposed outside the insertion hole 304. The end of the second guide 306 may be disposed below the insertion hole wall 305. The insertion hole wall 305 may protrude further inward than the end of the second guide 306. When the cover 310 pivots in the second direction to close the insertion space 214, the cover 310 may contact the insertion hole wall 305, and thus movement thereof may be restricted.

The other end of the second guide 306 may be adjacent to the insertion space 214. The other end of the second guide 306 may be adjacent to the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 forming the periphery of the insertion space 214. The other end of the second guide 306 may be disposed above the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 defining the insertion space 214. The second guide 306 may have a shape extending to be inclined from one end thereof to the other end thereof.

Referring to fig. 19 to 22, the rod 400 may push the cover 310 in an inward direction of the insertion space 214 or in a first direction. When the rod 400 pushes the cover 310 and is inserted into the insertion space 214, the cover 310 may open the insertion space 214 and/or the insertion hole 304.

Referring to fig. 19 and 20, when the end of the rod 400 passes through the insertion hole 304, one end of the rod 400 may contact the insertion hole wall 305. When the end of the rod 400 contacts the insertion hole wall 305, the insertion hole wall 305 may guide the rod 400 to the correct position in the insertion hole 304. After passing through the insertion hole 304, the end of the rod 400 may push the cover 310 such that the cover 310 pivots in the first direction.

Referring to fig. 20 and 21, when the rod 400 completely passes through the insertion hole 304, the cover 310 may be received in the cover recess 215. The cover 310 may overlap the inner wall 212 of the first container 210, thereby forming one sidewall of the insertion space 214 together with the inner wall 212 of the first container 210.

Referring to fig. 21 and 22, the rod 400 may slide along the surface of the cover 310 and may be inserted into the insertion space 214. The second guide 306 may be disposed at a position opposite to the pivot shaft of the cover 310 with respect to the insertion hole 304. The second guide 306 may be disposed at a position opposite to the cover recess 215. When the rod 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214, an end of the rod 400 may contact the second guide 306. When the end of the rod 400 is in contact with the second guide 306, the second guide 306 may guide the rod 400 to the correct position in the insertion space 214.

The first guide 216 may be disposed at a position opposite the second guide 306. The first guide 216 may be disposed below the second guide 306. The first guide 216 may be disposed under the cover recess 215. The first guide 216 may be disposed under the cover 310. The first guide 216 may extend in a circumferential direction along the inner wall 212 of the first container 210. When the rod 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214, an end of the rod 400 may contact the first guide 216. After being guided to the correct position by contact with the second guide 306, the end of the rod 400 may be in contact with the first guide 216. When the end of the rod 400 is in contact with the first guide 216, the first guide 216 may guide the rod 400 to a correct position in the insertion space 214.

The end of the rod 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 may be in contact with the rod stopper 217. The rod stopper 217 contacting the end of the rod 400 may prevent the rod 400 from moving to a region below the insertion space 214 or to the second chamber C2.

Accordingly, when the user pushes the cover 310 using the stick 400, the stick 400 may be guided to a correct position so as to smoothly pass through the insertion hole 304 and push the cover 310.

Further, when the rod 400 pushes the cover 310 and thus the cover 310 is disposed in the insertion space 214, the cover 310 is received in the cover recess 215, and thus the rod 400 may be in close contact with the wall defining the insertion space 214.

Further, since the stick 400 is in close contact with the wall defining the insertion space 214, when the user inhales air through the stick 400, unnecessary flow of air between the insertion space 214 and the stick 400 can be prevented, and waste of the suction force can be reduced, thereby preventing deterioration of air flow efficiency.

Further, even if the cap 310 applies an external force to the end of the stick 400 in the second direction when the user pushes the cap 310 using the stick 400, the stick 400 may be guided to be correctly inserted into the insertion space 214.

In addition, the rod 400 may be prevented from moving to the inside of the second chamber C2.

Referring to fig. 23, the upper body 120 may be coupled to an upper portion of the lower body 110. The mount 130 may cover an upper portion of the lower body 110. The lower portion of the mount 130 may be surrounded by an upper portion of the sidewall 111 of the lower body 110. The mount 130 may be coupled to an upper portion of the lower body 110. The mount 130 may be coupled to the lower body 110 in a snap-fit manner. The mount 130 may be engaged with the lower body 110 so as not to be separated from the lower body 110.

The second sensor 180 may be disposed at one side of the upper portion of the lower body 110. The sensor support portion 185 may have a shape extending upward from an upper portion of the lower body 110. The sensor support portion 185 may support the second sensor 180. The second sensor 180 may be coupled to a sensor support portion 185. The second sensor 180 may be coupled to the sensor support portion 185 so as to be oriented in a lateral direction. The sensor receiving portion 137 of the mounting member 130 may receive and cover the second sensor 180 and the sensor supporting portion 185.

Referring to fig. 24 to 26, a fastening hole 135 may be formed in a lower portion of the mounting member 130. The fastening hole 135 may be formed at a side of the lower portion of the mounting member 130. The fastening holes 135 may be formed in plurality, and the plurality of fastening holes 135 may be disposed along the circumference of the lower portion of the mounting member 130. The body latch 115 provided at the upper portion of the lower body 110 may be inserted into the fastening hole 135, whereby the mount 130 and the lower body 110 may be engaged with each other (see fig. 28 and 29).

A rib recess 136 may be formed in the outer side surface 132 of the mount 130. The rib groove 136 may have a shape recessed inward from the outer side surface 132 of the mount 130. The rib groove 136 may have a shape extending along the periphery of the outer side surface 132 of the mount 130. The body rib 116 extending along the inner periphery of the upper portion of the lower body 110 may be inserted into the rib groove 136, whereby the mount 130 and the lower body 110 may be engaged with each other. The body rib 116 may be made of an elastic material. For example, the body rib 116 may be made of a material such as rubber or silicon. The body rib 116 may be in close contact with the rib groove 136. Accordingly, the position of the mounting member 130 can be reliably fixed to the lower body 110, and the upper body 120 can be prevented from shaking with respect to the lower body 110 (see fig. 28 and 29).

The first fixing portion 138 may be formed at a lower portion of the mount 130. The first fixing portion 138 may be formed to be recessed upward or protrude downward from a lower portion of the mounting member 130. The first fixing portion 138 may be formed at the periphery of the lower portion of the mount 130. The first fixing portion 138 may be formed in plurality, and the plurality of first fixing portions 138 may be disposed along the circumference of the lower portion of the mounting member 130. The second fixing portion 118 provided at the upper portion of the lower body 110 may be coupled to the first fixing portion 138. Accordingly, the position of the mounting member 130 can be reliably fixed to the lower body 110, and the upper body 120 can be prevented from shaking with respect to the lower body 110 (see fig. 28 and 29).

The upper body 120 may include a column 140 extending upward. The post 140 may extend upward from one side of the mount 130. The side walls 141 and 142 of the post 140 may be connected to the side surfaces 131 and 132 of the mount 130. The post 140 may cover a portion of the space 134 provided by the mount 130. The inner sidewall 141 of the post 140 may have a shape concavely recessed outward. The post 140 may face a side portion of the cartridge 200 (see fig. 6). The post 140 may cover one side portion of the cartridge 200. The post 140 may be open toward one side portion of the cartridge 200.

The post 140 may house a PCB assembly 150. The PCB assembly 150 may provide light to the cartridge 200 or may sense information about the cartridge 200. For example, the information about the cartridge 200 may include at least one of the following information: information about a change in the remaining amount of liquid in the first chamber C1 stored in the cartridge 200; information about the type of liquid stored in the first chamber C1 in the cartridge 200; information about whether the stick 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214 in the cartridge 200; information about the type of the stick 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 in the cartridge 200; information about the degree of use or usability of the stick 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 in the cartridge 200; information about whether the cartridge 200 having the rod 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 is coupled to the main body 100; or information about the type of cartridge 200 coupled with the body 100. The information about the cartridge 200 is not limited to the above information. The post 140 may house a light source 153 configured to emit light. The post 140 may house a first sensor 154 configured to sense information about the cartridge 200.

The post 140 may have an installation space 144 disposed therein. The installation space 144 may have a shape extending vertically along the column 140. The inner sidewall 141 of the post 140 may surround the installation space 144. The mounting space 144 may be open to the space 134 in the mount 130. The installation space 144 may be open toward one side portion of the cartridge 200.

The PCB assembly 150 may be installed in the installation space 144. The board 160 may cover the PCB assembly 150 and may be disposed in the installation space 144. The window 170 may cover the PCB assembly 150 and the installation space 144. The PCB assembly 150, the board 160, and the window 170 may be sequentially stacked. The installation space 144 may be referred to as a component accommodation space 144.

The PCB assembly 150 may include at least one of a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) 151, a light source 153, or a first sensor 154. The light source 153 may be mounted on the PCB 151. At least one light source 153 may be provided. The first sensor 154 may be mounted on a PCB. The light source 153 and the first sensor 154 may be mounted at different positions on a single PCB. The first sensor 154 may be installed in a region avoiding the at least one light source 153.

The PCB assembly 150 may be disposed inside the post 140 to face the can 200. The PCB assembly 150 may face the first container 210 provided with the first chamber C1 and the insertion space 214. The PCB assembly 150 may be vertically elongated along the post 140. A connector 152 for electrical connection may be formed at one end of the PCB assembly 150.

The PCB 151 may be vertically elongated along the post 140. The PCB 151 may be a Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FPCB). The connector 152 may be formed at one end of the PCB 151. A plurality of light sources 153 may be disposed on the PCB 151. The first sensor 154 may be located at the center of the PCB 151. The first sensor 154 may be located between the light sources 153, and at least one light source 153 may be disposed at each side of the first sensor 154. The plurality of light sources 153 may be vertically arranged along the PCB 151. The plurality of light sources 153 may be arranged in the longitudinal direction of the column 140. The first sensor 154 may be disposed to face the insertion space 214. The light source 153 may be disposed to face the outside of the insertion space 214. The light source 153 may emit light toward the outside of the insertion space 214 such that the light is provided to the first chamber C1. The light source 153 may be an LED.

Accordingly, the light source 153 may provide uniform light to the first chamber C1.

Further, the path of light provided by the light source 153 may be prevented from being blocked by the rod 400 inserted into the insertion space 214.

The first sensor 154 may be vertically elongated along the PCB 151. The first sensor 154 may be elongated along the first receptacle 210 or the insertion space 214. The first sensor 154 may face the insertion space 214. The first sensor 154 may sense information about the cartridge 200. For example, the first sensor 154 may sense at least one of the following information: information about a change in the remaining amount of liquid in the first chamber C1 stored in the cartridge 200; information about the type of liquid stored in the first chamber C1 in the cartridge 200; information about whether the stick 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214 in the cartridge 200; information about the type of the stick 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 in the cartridge 200; information about the degree of use or usability of the stick 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 in the cartridge 200; information about whether the cartridge 200 having the rod 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 is coupled to the main body 100; or information about the type of cartridge 200 coupled with the body 100. The information about the cartridge 200 is not limited to the above information.

The first sensor 154 may sense a change in an electromagnetic characteristic of the cartridge 200 to sense information about the cartridge 200. The first sensor 154 may sense a change in electromagnetic characteristics caused by an adjacent object. For example, the first sensor 154 may be a capacitive sensor. For example, the first sensor 154 may be a magnetic proximity sensor. The type of the first sensor 154 is not limited thereto. For example, when the rod 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214 in the cartridge 200, or when the volume of the liquid stored in the first chamber C1 is changed, the electromagnetic characteristic sensed by the first sensor 154 may be changed, and the first sensor 154 may measure the change to sense information about the cartridge 200.

The window 170 may be coupled to the post 140. The window 170 may be formed of a transparent material. The window 170 may allow light to pass therethrough. The window 170 may be coupled to the post 140 to cover the PCB assembly 150 (see fig. 26). The window 170 may have a shape extending vertically along the post 140. A window 170 may be provided between the post 140 and the cartridge 200. The window 170 may be disposed adjacent to the inner sidewall 141 of the post 140. The window 170 may cover one side portion of the cartridge 200. Window 170 may face a side portion of cartridge 200. Window 170 may be formed thin such that PCB assembly 150 is adjacent to cartridge 200.

One surface 171a of the window 170 may contact a side portion of the cartridge 200 to support the cartridge 200 (see fig. 4 to 6). The opposite surface 171b of the window 170 may be in close contact with the PCB assembly 150 (see fig. 27). The surface 171a of the window 170 may be referred to as a front surface of the window 170. The opposite surface 171b of the window 170 may be referred to as the rear surface of the window 170.

The surface 171a of the window 170 may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 forming the periphery of the insertion space 214. The insertion space 214 may be adjacent to the post 140 and the PCB assembly 150 (see fig. 15). The insertion space 214 may be located between the first chamber C1 and the column 140. The outer wall 211 of the first container 210 around the periphery of the insertion space 214 may have a circular shape extending along the periphery of the insertion space 214. The surface 171a of the window 170 may have a circular shape surrounding the outside of the insertion space 214. The surface 171a of the window 170 may have a circular shape surrounding the outer wall 211 of the first container 210, the outer wall 211 forming the periphery of the insertion space 214. The surface 171a of the window 170 may have a shape recessed in a direction opposite to the cartridge 200. The surface 171a of the window 170 may support one sidewall of the cartridge 200.

At least one recess 174 in which the light source 153 is accommodated may be formed in the opposite surface 171b of the window 170. The recess 174 may be referred to as a light source recess 174 or a window recess 174. The light source recess 174 may be recessed from the opposite surface 171b of the window 170 toward the surface 171 a. Each of the plurality of light source recesses 174 may house and cover a corresponding light source of the plurality of light sources 153. Each of the plurality of light source recesses 174 may be formed at a position corresponding to a position of a corresponding light source of the plurality of light sources 153. The plurality of light source recesses 174 may be vertically arranged. The first sensor 154 may be located between the plurality of light source recesses 174, and at least one light source recess 174 may be provided on each side of the first sensor 154.

The opposite surface 171b of the window 170 may include a planar portion 172 formed to be flat. The planar portion 172 may be in close contact with the PCB assembly 150. The planar portion 172 may be inserted into the installation space 144 (see fig. 24) in the post 140. The light source recess 174 may be formed by recessing the planar portion 172.

The PCB assembly 150 may have a plurality of through holes 151a formed therein. A through hole 151a may be formed at one side of the PCB 151. A through hole 151a may be formed in an upper portion of the PCB 151. The through hole 151a may be located above the light source 153 and/or the first sensor 154. The through holes 151a may be located at both sides of the PCB 151.

The window 170 may include a plurality of penetration protrusions 172a. The penetration protrusion 172a may protrude from the opposite surface 171b of the window 170. The penetration protrusion 172a may be formed at a position corresponding to the through hole 151a. The penetration protrusion 172a may protrude toward the through hole 151a. The penetration protrusion 172a may pass through the through hole 151a. A plurality of penetration protrusions 172a may be provided. Each of the plurality of penetration protrusions 172a may pass through a corresponding one of the plurality of through holes 151a. The penetration protrusion 172a may pass through the through hole 151a, and thus the PCB assembly 150 and the window 170 may be disposed at the correct position.

The window 170 may include a latch protrusion 173. The latching protrusion 173 may be formed on the opposite surface 171b of the window 170. Latch projections 173 may protrude from each side of planar portion 172. The latching protrusion 173 may be provided in plurality, and the plurality of latching protrusions 173 may be arranged in the vertical direction. Each of the plurality of latching protrusions 173 may have a shape vertically elongated so as to correspond to the side flange portion 1451.

The post 140 may include a flange 145. The flange 145 may be disposed inside the inner sidewall 141 of the post 140. The flange 145 may protrude inward from the inner sidewall 141 of the post 140. The flange 145 may be integrally formed with the post 140. The flange 145 may protrude toward the inside of the post 140 to form an edge. The flange 145 may extend along the periphery of the assembly receiving space 144. The flange 145 may have an open center through which the assembly receiving space 144 and the cartridge receiving space 134 may be connected to each other.

Flange 145 may include at least one of a side flange portion 1451, a lower flange portion 1452, or an upper flange portion 1453. The flange 145 may be formed in such a manner that the side flange portion 1451, the lower flange portion 1452, and the upper flange portion 1453 are connected to each other. The side flange portion 1451 may have a shape elongated in the longitudinal direction of the post 140. The side flange portions 1451 may be provided in pairs, and the pair of side flange portions 1451 may be spaced apart from each other and may be formed at both sides of the column 140. The lower flange portion 1452 and the upper flange portion 1453 may be disposed between the pair of side flange portions 1451 and may be connected with the side flange portions 1451. The side flange portion 1451, the lower flange portion 1452, and the upper flange portion 1453 may be connected to each other to form the outer circumference of the flange 145. The region surrounded by the side flange portion 1451, the lower flange portion 1452 and the upper flange portion 1453 may be opened, and thus the assembly receiving space 144 and the cartridge receiving space 134 may communicate with each other.

The opposite surface 171b of the window 170 may be attached to the flange 145. Edges of the opposing surface of window 170 may be attached to flange 145. The opposite surface 171b of the window 170 may be attached to the flange 145 using an adhesive member. For example, the adhesive member may be a piece of tape or glue. The adhesive member is not limited thereto. The latching protrusion 173 may be engaged with the flange 145, and thus the window 170 may be coupled to the flange 145. The latch protrusion 173 may be engaged with the side flange portion 1451. The flange 145 may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the opposing surface 171b of the window 170 adjacent to the edge of the window 170. The lower flange portion 1452 and the upper flange portion 1453 may have a concave shape.

Accordingly, the PCB assembly 150 may be protected from external influences, and the PCB assembly 150 may be prevented from becoming detached.

Further, light emitted from the PCB assembly 150 may be provided to the cartridge 200.

Further, the window 170, the cartridge 200, and the PCB assembly 150 may be reliably coupled or fixed to each other.

The board 160 may cover an area of the PCB assembly 150 that is shielded from the at least one light source 153. A board 160 may be attached to the PCB assembly 150 to cover the first sensor 154. The plate 160 may allow electromagnetic waves to pass therethrough. The plate 160 through which the electromagnetic wave passes may not allow visible light to pass therethrough, or may be translucent.

The printed circuit connected to the light source 153 may be printed on an area adjacent to the light source 153 in the PCB 151. The board 160 may cover printed circuits printed on the PCB 151 in the vicinity of the light source 153. The plate 160 may have a shape that extends vertically along the first sensor 154 and extends further from a vertically extending portion thereof toward the printed circuit.

The plate 160 may expose the light source 153 instead of covering the light source 153. The light sources 153 may be disposed at both sides of the first sensor 154, wherein the first sensor 154 is interposed between the light sources 153, and the light sources 153 may be arranged along a vertical direction. The portion of the plate 160 corresponding to the position of the light source 153 may be open. When the board 160 is attached to the PCB assembly 150, the light source 153 may be exposed through the open portion of the board 160.

Accordingly, light emitted from the light source 153 may not be blocked, and the first sensor 154 and/or a printed circuit printed on the PCB 151 may not be exposed to the outside and may be protected from the outside.

Further, the first sensor 154 may sense a change in electromagnetic characteristics of the surrounding environment in a state covered by the board 160.

Referring to fig. 27, the pcb assembly 150 may be disposed inside the post 140 and may be elongated along the post 140. The PCB 151 may be elongated along the post 140. A connector 152 formed at one end of the PCB assembly 150 may be exposed downward from the upper body 120. The connector 152 may be exposed downwardly from the post 140. The connector 152 may be exposed downwardly from the mount 130. The lower end of the post 140 may be open to form a gap 146. The connector 152 may be exposed downwardly through the gap 146. The gap 146 may communicate with the installation space 144 (see fig. 24).

The mount 130 may include a sensor receiving portion 137. The sensor receiving portion 137 may be formed in one sidewall of the mounting member 130. The sensor receiving portion 137 may provide a space 137b formed in a sidewall of the mount 130 so as to be opened downward to receive the second sensor 180 inserted therein. The space 137b provided by the sensor accommodating portion 137 may be referred to as a sensor accommodating space 137b. The inner side surface of the sensor receiving portion 137 may form a part of the inner side surface 131 of the mount 130. The outer side surface of the sensor receiving portion 137 may form a part of the outer side surface 132 of the mount 130. The sensor accommodating portion 137 may be formed at a position opposite to the column 140 with respect to the cartridge accommodating space 134. The posts 140 may extend upward from one side of the mount 130, and the sensor receiving portions 137 may be formed at the opposite side of the mount 130.

The inside surface 131 of the sensor receiving part 137 may be opened to form a sensing hole 137a. A sensing hole 137a may be formed between the sensor accommodating space 137b and the cartridge accommodating space 134 to interconnect the sensor accommodating space 137b and the cartridge accommodating space 134. The sensing aperture 137a may be adjacent to the cartridge inlet 224 (see fig. 15). The sensing aperture 137a may face the cartridge inlet 224.

The sensing hole 137a may be opened in the lateral direction. The side portion of the second container 220 may be open to form the cartridge inlet 224, and the sensing hole 137a opened in the lateral direction may face the cartridge inlet 224 (see fig. 15).

Referring to fig. 28 and 29, the partition wall 112 of the lower body 110 may cover the upper side of the battery 190. The partition wall 112 may be provided in an upper portion of the lower body 110 in a direction intersecting the sidewall 111 of the lower body 110. The partition wall 112 may cover an upper side of the inner part of the lower body 110. The partition wall 112 may separate a space in which the internal components of the lower body 110 are installed from a space in which the upper body 120 is coupled. The partition wall 112 may be disposed under the upper body 120. The sidewall 111 of the lower body 110 may extend upward beyond the partition wall 112, and may surround the periphery of the partition wall 112. An inner circumferential surface of the sidewall 111 of the lower body 110 extending above the partition wall 112 may surround a circumference of the lower portion of the mount 130.

The second sensor 180 may be installed at one side of the upper portion of the lower body 110. The second sensor 180 may be disposed on the partition wall 112. The second sensor 180 may be disposed at a position corresponding to the sensor receiving portion 137 of the mount 130. The sensor support portion 185 may extend upward from one side of the partition wall 112 to support the second sensor 180. The second sensor 180 may be disposed to face in the lateral direction.

The upper body 120 may be coupled to an upper side of the lower body 110. The body latch 115 may be formed at an upper portion of the lower body 110. The body latch 115 may be formed at one end of the partition wall 112. The body latch 115 may have a protruding shape. The body latch 115 may be inserted into the fastening hole 135 in the mount 130, and thus the mount 130 and the lower body 110 may be coupled to each other.

The body rib 116 may have a shape protruding from an inner circumferential surface of the sidewall 111 of the lower body 110. The body rib 116 may have a shape extending along an inner circumferential surface of the sidewall 111 of the lower body 110. The body rib 116 may be made of an elastic material. For example, the body rib 116 may be made of a material such as rubber or silicon. The body rib 116 may be disposed above the partition wall 112. The body rib 116 may be inserted into the rib groove 136 in the mount 130 and closely contact the rib groove 136 in the mount 130.

The second fixing portion 118 may be provided in an upper portion of the lower body 110. The second fixing portion 118 may be formed at a position corresponding to the first fixing portion 138. The second fixing portion 118 may be formed near the partition wall 112. The second fixing portion 118 may have a shape protruding upward or recessed downward. The second fixing portion 118 may be provided in plurality. The second fixed portion 118 may be coupled to the first fixed portion 138 of the mount 130.

Accordingly, the upper body 120 may be coupled to the lower body 110.

Further, the position of the mounting member 130 may be reliably fixed to the lower body 110, and the upper body 120 may be prevented from shaking with respect to the lower body 110.

The bottom 133 of the mounting member 130 may be opened to form a connection terminal hole 133a. The connection terminal hole 133a may have a slit shape. The connection terminal holes 133a may be formed in pairs (see fig. 27). The first connection terminal 191 may be formed to protrude upward from the partition wall 112. The first connection terminals 191 may be provided in pairs. The first connection terminal 191 and the connection terminal hole 133a may be formed at positions corresponding to each other. When the upper body 120 is coupled to the lower body 110, the first connection terminal 191 may pass through the connection terminal hole 133a and may be exposed to the cartridge accommodating space 134. When the second cartridge 200 is coupled to the upper body 120, the heater 262 (see fig. 15) may be in contact with the first connection terminal 191 and may be electrically connected to at least one of devices such as the battery 190 and the control device 193. The means electrically connected to the heater is not limited thereto.

The PCB assembly 150 may be electrically connected to a device provided in the lower body 110 via a connector 152, the connector 152 being exposed downward from the upper body 120. One side of the partition wall 112 may be opened to form a connector insertion hole 117. The connector insertion hole 117 may be formed at a position corresponding to the post 140. The connector insertion hole 117 may be opened upward. The connection terminal 192 may be located below the connector insertion hole 117 inside the lower body 110. When the upper body 120 is coupled to the lower body 110, the connector 152 may be inserted into the connector insertion hole 117 and may be in contact with the second connection terminal 192. When the connector 152 is in contact with the second connection terminal 192, the PCB assembly 150 may be electrically connected to at least one of devices such as the battery 190 and the control device 193 via the connector 152. The means for electrically connecting to the PCB assembly is not limited thereto.

When the upper body 120 is coupled to the lower body 110, the second sensor 180 may be inserted into the space 137b provided by the sensor accommodating part 137. The sensor housing portion 137 may surround the second sensor 180. When the mount 130 is coupled to the lower body 110, the second sensor 180 may be inserted upward from the lower side of the sensor accommodating space 137 b. The sensing hole 137a formed at the sensor receiving portion 137 may be opened toward the cartridge 200. The second sensor 180 may face the sensing hole 137a inside the sensor accommodating part 137. The second sensor 180 may be disposed to face the cartridge inlet 224 (see fig. 15) inside the sensor housing portion 137. The second sensor 180 may sense the flow of air around the sensing hole 137a.

Referring to fig. 30 to 32, the cartridge 200 may include at least one of a first container 210, a second container 220, a wick 261, or a heater 262. The cartridge 200 may include a sealing member 250.

The first container 210 may be formed to have a hollow shape. The outer wall 211 of the first container 210 may surround the inner space. The first container 210 may provide a first chamber C1 in which liquid is stored. One side or the lower side of the first chamber C1 may be opened. The first container 210 may include an insertion space 214 into which the stick 400 can be inserted. The first chamber C1 and the rod 400 may be disposed inside the first container 210 separately from each other. The insertion space 214 may have two open opposite ends and may be elongated. The insertion space 214 may be vertically elongated, and upper and lower ends thereof may be opened. The periphery of the insertion space 214 may extend in the circumferential direction. The insertion space 214 may have a cylindrical shape.

The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may be located inside the first container 210 and may partition an inner space in the first container 210. The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may divide a space surrounded by the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 into a first chamber C1 at one side and an insertion space 214 at the other side. The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may extend in a circumferential direction to surround at least a portion of the periphery of the insertion space 214.

Accordingly, the use efficiency of the liquid storage space can be improved, and improved convenience can be provided to the user during the inhalation operation.

The second container 220 may be coupled to the first container 210. The second container 220 may be coupled to one side or the lower side of the first container 210. The second container 220 may block the open side of the first chamber C1. The second container 220 may have disposed therein a second chamber C2 in communication with the insertion space 214. The core 261 may be disposed in the second container 220.

The cartridge inlet 224 may allow the second chamber C2 to communicate with the exterior of the cartridge 200. The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed at an outer wall of the second container 220. The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed in the sidewall 221 of the second container 220. The cartridge inlet 224 may be open in a lateral direction. The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed at a position higher than the bottom 222 of the second container 220.

Thus, the liquid droplets in the connection channel 2314 can be prevented from leaking out of the cartridge 200 through the cartridge inlet 224.

The second container 220 may include at least one of a lower housing 230 or a frame 240. The lower case 230 may form the external appearance of the second container 220. The lower case 230 may be disposed under the first container 210. The lower housing 230 may be coupled to the first container 210. The lower housing 230 may be coupled to the outer wall 211 of the first container 210. The periphery of the lower case 230 may be coupled to the periphery of the first container 210. The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed at an outer wall of the lower housing 230. The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed in a sidewall 2311 of the lower housing 230. The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed at a position higher than the bottom 2312 of the lower housing 230. The lower case 230 may provide an accommodating space 2310 therein. The lower case 230 may accommodate at least a portion of the frame 240 in the accommodating space 2310. The lower housing 230 may support the frame 240.

The lower case 230 may include a receiving portion 231. The receiving portion 231 may provide a receiving space 2310 therein. The receiving space 2310 may be upwardly formed at the receiving portion 231. The receiving portion 231 may surround side and lower portions of the receiving space 2310. The side wall 2311 of the receiving portion 231 may surround a side portion of the receiving space 2310. The bottom 2312 of the receiving portion 231 may cover a lower portion of the receiving space 2310. The second chamber C2 may be formed at a position where the receiving space 2310 is formed. The receiving portion 231 may surround a portion of the second chamber C2.

The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed at one side of the receiving portion 231. The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed at an outer wall of the receiving portion 231. The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed in one sidewall 2311 of the receiving portion 231. The cartridge inlet 224 may be adjacent to the underside of the extension 232. The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed at a position higher than the bottom 2312 of the receiving portion 231.

The receiving portion 231 may have a connection passage 2314 provided therein. The connection channel 2314 may be in communication with the cartridge inlet 224. A connection passage 2314 may be formed between the receiving portion 231 and the frame 240. The connection passage 2314 may be surrounded by the receiving portion 231 and the frame 240. The connection channel 2314 may be located between the cartridge inlet 224 and the chamber inlet 2424. A connecting channel 2314 may interconnect the cartridge inlet 224 and the chamber inlet 2424.

A blocking wall 2317 may be formed in the connection channel 2314. The blocking wall 2317 may be formed to protrude upward from the bottom of the connection channel 2314. The blocking wall 2317 may be formed to protrude upward from the bottom 2312 of the receiving portion 231 or the bottom of the frame 240. The connection channel 2314 may surround the blocking wall 2317. A blocking wall 2317 may be disposed between the cartridge inlet 224 and the chamber inlet 2424. The blocking wall 2317 may be disposed between the side wall 2311 of the receiving portion 231 and the side wall 2421 of the second frame portion 242. The blocking wall 2317 may be formed in parallel with the side wall 2311 of the receiving portion 231. The blocking wall 2317 may face the side wall 2311 of the receiving portion 231. The blocking wall 2317 may be formed in parallel with the side wall 2421 of the second frame part 242. The blocking wall 2317 may face the side wall 2421 of the second frame part 242. The blocking wall 2317 may extend to a position above the cartridge inlet 224 and/or the chamber inlet 2424. The blocking wall 2317 may extend to a position below the extension 232 and/or the bottom portion 2411. The blocking wall 2317 may be elongated in a direction intersecting a direction in which the cartridge inlet 224 and/or the chamber inlet 2424 is open. The cartridge inlet 224 may face the blocking wall 2317. The chamber inlet 2424 may face the block wall 2317.

Accordingly, the liquid droplets generated in the second chamber C2 can be prevented from leaking out of the cartridge 200 through the cartridge inlet 224.

The lower housing 230 may include an extension 232 that extends outwardly from the receiving portion 231. The extension portion 232 may extend outwardly from an upper end of one side of the receiving portion 231. The extension 232 may extend outwardly from a sidewall 2311 of the receiving portion 231 where the cartridge inlet 224 is formed. The extension 232 may be located below the first chamber C1. The extension portion 232 may support the first frame portion 241.

The lower housing 230 may include a peripheral portion 2322 that is coupled to the perimeter of the first container 210. The outer peripheral portion 2322 may extend from an upper end of the lower housing 230 along a periphery of the lower housing 230. The outer peripheral portion 2322 may extend along a periphery of each of the receiving portion 231 and the extending portion 232. The outer peripheral portion 2322 may have the shape of a continuous band. The outer peripheral portion 2322 may have a shape protruding upward from the periphery of the lower housing 230. The outer peripheral portion 2322 may be coupled to a lower end of the outer wall 211 of the first container 210. The lower end of the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 may be recessed upward such that the outer peripheral portion 2322 is inserted into the lower end. The outer peripheral portion 2322 and the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 may be attached to each other using an adhesive member. For example, the adhesive member may be a piece of tape or glue. The adhesive member is not limited thereto.

The frame 240 may be disposed between the lower case 230 and the first container 210. At least a portion of the frame 240 may be accommodated in the accommodating space 2310. The frame 240 may be coupled to the lower case 230 in the receiving space 2310. The frame 240 may block an open side or an underside of the first chamber C1. The frame 240 may form the bottom of the first chamber C1. The frame 240 may partition the interior of the lower housing 230 to provide a second chamber C2. The frame 240 may surround at least a portion of the second chamber C2. The second chamber C2 may be surrounded by the frame 240 and the outer wall of the receiving portion 231. The second chamber C2 may be formed below the insertion space 214. The second chamber C2 may communicate with the lower end of the insertion space 214. The chamber inlet 2424 may be formed at one side of the frame 240. The chamber inlet 2424 may communicate with the second chamber C2.

The frame 240 may include a first frame portion 241 forming a bottom of the first chamber C1. The first frame portion 241 may block the open side of the first chamber C1. The frame 240 may include a second frame portion 242 that partitions the interior of the lower housing 230 to provide a second chamber C2. The second frame portion 242 may be accommodated in the lower case 230. The second frame portion 242 may be connected to the first frame portion 241. The second frame portion 242 may surround at least a portion of the second chamber C2.

The second frame portion 242 may be accommodated in the accommodating space 2310. The side wall 2421 of the second frame portion 242 may surround at least a portion of the side portion of the second chamber C2. The bottom 2422 of the second frame portion 242 may form the bottom of the second chamber C2. The receiving portion 231 may support the second frame portion 242. The bottom 2312 of the receiving portion 231 may support the bottom 2422 of the second frame portion 242. The chamber inlet 2424 may be formed at a sidewall 2421 of the second frame portion 242. The chamber inlet 2424 may be open in a lateral direction. The chamber inlet 2424 may be formed at a position higher than the bottom of the second chamber C2 or the bottom 2422 of the second frame part 242.

Accordingly, the liquid droplets generated in the second chamber C2 can be prevented from leaking out of the second chamber C2 through the chamber inlet 2424.

The first frame portion 241 may have a shape extending outwardly from one side of the second frame portion 242. The first frame portion 241 may extend from an upper portion of the receiving space 2310 in a direction in which the extending portion 232 extends. The first frame portion 241 may cover a portion of the upper side of the lower housing 230. The lower case 230 may support a surface of the first frame portion 241.

The bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241 may form the bottom of the first chamber C1. The bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241 may extend outwardly from an upper end of the side wall 2421 of the second frame portion 242. The bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241 may extend in a direction in which the extension portion 232 is formed. The bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241 may cover the upper sides of the extension portion 232 and the connection channel 2314. The bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241 may be supported by the extension portion 232.

The side walls 2412 of the first frame portion 241 may extend from one side of the perimeter of the bottom 2422 of the second frame portion 242 along the perimeter of the bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241. The side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 may have a band shape extending along an edge of the bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241. The side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 may protrude upward from an edge of the bottom portion 2411. A portion of the sidewall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 adjacent to the second frame portion 242 may be received in the receiving space 2310. The side wall 2311 of the receiving portion 231 may support a portion of the side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 adjacent to the second frame portion 242.

The side wall 2311 and the bottom 2312 of the receiving portion 231 may surround one side of the connection channel 2314. The bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241 and the side walls 2421 of the second frame portion 242 may surround opposite sides of the connection channel 2314. The rounded surface 2418 may extend to form a rounded shape between the first frame portion 241 and the second frame portion 242. The rounded surface 2418 may face one side of the connection channel 2314. The circular surface 2418 may extend to form a circular shape from the first frame portion 241 toward the chamber inlet 2424. The rounded surface 2418 may extend to form a rounded shape from the bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241 toward the side wall 2421 of the second frame portion 242. The rounded surface 2418 may be located above the connection channel 2314. The rounded surface 2418 may be spaced upwardly from the blocking wall 2317. A portion of the connection channel 2314 may be located between the circular surface 2418 and the blocking wall 2317.

A hook 2415 may be formed at the first frame portion 241. The hooks 2415 may be formed adjacent to the periphery of the first frame portion 241. The hooks 2415 may protrude upward from the bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241 and may be bent outward. The hooks 2415 may be positioned adjacent to the side walls 2412 of the first frame portion 241 or in contact with the side walls 2412 of the first frame portion 241. The ends of the hooks 2415 may be bent outward and may be disposed above the side walls 2412 of the first frame portion 241. The hooks 2415 may be provided in plurality. A plurality of hooks 2415 may be disposed along the perimeter of the first frame portion 241. Three hooks 2415 may be provided. The sealing member 250 may be engaged with the hook 2415.

The core 261 may be disposed in the second chamber C2. The core 261 may be connected to the first chamber C1. The core 261 may receive the liquid stored in the first chamber C1 from the first chamber C1. The heater 262 may be disposed in the second chamber C2. The heater 262 may heat the core 261. The heater 262 may be wound around the core 261. The heater 262 may generate an aerosol in the second chamber C2 by heating the wick 261 containing the liquid. The core 261 may be secured to the second frame portion 242. The core insertion recess 2426 may be formed in such a manner that the side wall 2421 of the second frame part 242 is recessed downward. A pair of core insertion recesses 2426 may be formed in two opposite side portions of the sidewall. Each of both ends of the core 261 may be inserted into a corresponding one of the pair of core insertion recesses 2426 and fixed to a corresponding one of the pair of core insertion recesses 2426.

Air may be introduced into the cartridge 200 through the cartridge inlet 224. Air introduced through the cartridge inlet 224 may sequentially pass through the connection channel 2314, the chamber inlet 2424, the second chamber C2, and the insertion space 214. Air passing through the connection channel 2314 may flow along the circular surface 2418 between the blocking wall 2317 and the circular surface 2418 and may flow into the chamber inlet 2424. The air passing through the second chamber C2 may flow together with the aerosol generated in the second chamber C2.

Accordingly, the air flow loss in the connection passage 2314 can be reduced.

In addition, the aerosol may be provided to the insertion space 214 and/or the rod 400 inserted into the insertion space 214.

The sealing member 250 may be disposed between the first container 210 and the second container 220. The sealing member 250 may be disposed between the first chamber C1 having the open side and the second container 220 blocking the open side of the first chamber C1. The sealing member 250 may be disposed between the first chamber C1 and the frame 240, or inserted into a gap between the first chamber C1 and the frame 240. The sealing member 250 may surround the lower edge of the first chamber C1. The sealing member 250 may be in close contact with the first container 210 and the frame 240. A portion of the sealing member 250 may be in close contact with the second container 220. The sealing member 250 may have a shape of a continuous band.

Therefore, the liquid stored in the first chamber C1 can be prevented from leaking into the gap formed in the coupling portion between the members defining the first chamber C1.

The sealing member 250 may include at least one of the first sealing portion 251 or the second sealing portion 252. The first sealing portion 251 may be disposed between the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and the first frame portion 241, or inserted into a gap between the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and the first frame portion 241. The first sealing portion 251 may extend along the outer wall 211 of the first container 210. The first sealing portion 251 may be in close contact with the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and the side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241. The first sealing portion 251 may be engaged with a hook 2415 formed at the first frame portion 241. A plurality of hooks 2415 may be disposed along the circumference of the first sealing part 251. At least a portion of the first sealing portion 251 may be inserted into a gap between an end of the hook 2415 and the side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 and be in close contact with the end of the hook 2415 and the side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241.

The second sealing portion 252 may be connected to the first sealing portion 251. The second sealing portion 252 may be disposed between the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 and the second frame portion 242. The second sealing portion 252 may be disposed between the first chamber C1 and the second chamber C2. The second sealing portion 252 may extend from the first sealing portion 251 along the inner wall 212 of the first container 210. The second sealing portion 252 may be in close contact with the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 and the upper end of the second frame portion 242. The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may press the upper portion of the second sealing portion 252 toward the second frame portion 242. A portion of the second sealing portion 252 may be inserted into the second frame portion 242.

Referring to fig. 33 and 34, a frame 240 may be coupled to the inside of the lower case 230. The frame 240 may be coupled to the lower case 230 in a snap-fit manner in the receiving space 2310 in the lower case 230. The frame 240 and the lower case 230 may be coupled to each other so as not to be separated from each other.

The side wall 2311 of the receiving portion 231 may surround a side portion of the receiving space 2310. The fastening recess 2315 may be formed to be recessed outward from an inner surface of the sidewall 2311 of the receiving portion 231 facing the receiving space 2310. The fastening recess 2315 may be formed in plurality. A plurality of fastening recesses 2315 may be formed in two opposite side portions of the side wall 2311 of the receiving portion 231. The fastening recess 2315 may extend to be inclined outwardly from a lower portion thereof toward an upper portion thereof. The upper end of the fastening recess 2315 may be horizontally formed instead of being obliquely formed.

The side wall 2421 of the second frame portion 242 may surround at least a portion of the side portion of the second chamber C2. The bottom 2422 of the second frame portion 242 may form the bottom of the second chamber C2. The side walls 2421 of the second frame portion 242 may extend upwardly from the bottom 2422 of the second frame portion 242. The side wall 2421 of the second frame portion 242 may be connected to the side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241.

The fastening protrusions 2425 may be formed on the side walls 2421 of the second frame part 242 inserted into the receiving space 2310 and/or the side walls 2412 of the first frame part 241 inserted into the receiving space 2310. The fastening protrusion 2425 may be formed at a position corresponding to the fastening recess 2315 in the receiving portion 231. The fastening protrusion 2425 may be formed in plurality. A plurality of fastening protrusions 2425 may be formed on two opposite side portions of the frame 240. The fastening protrusion 2425 may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the fastening recess 2315. The fastening protrusion 2425 may extend to be inclined outwardly from the lower portion thereof toward the upper portion thereof. The upper ends of the fastening protrusions 2425 may be horizontally formed instead of being obliquely formed. The fastening protrusion 2425 may be inserted into or fastened to the fastening recess 2315.

When the frame 240 is coupled to the lower housing 230, the bottom portion 2321 of the extension portion 232 may support the bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241. When the frame 240 is coupled to the lower case 230, the bottom 2312 of the receiving portion 231 may support the bottom portion 2422 of the second frame portion 242. The fastening recess 2315 in the lower case 230 may support the fastening protrusion 2425 of the frame 240.

Accordingly, the lower case 230 and the frame 240 may be coupled and fixed to each other.

The outer peripheral portion 2322 of the lower case 230 may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 near the first chamber C1. Near the first chamber C1, each of the outer peripheral portion 2322 of the lower case 230 and the side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 may have a continuous band shape. A gap may be formed between the outer peripheral portion 2322 of the lower case 230 and the side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 near the first chamber C1. The bottom portion 2321 of the extension portion 232 may face a gap formed between the outer peripheral portion 2322 of the lower housing 230 and the side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241.

Referring to fig. 35, the first frame portion 241 may include an inclined portion 2416 that is inclined downward toward the core 261. The inclined portion 2416 may be inclined downward from the first chamber C1. The inclined portion 2416 may extend to be inclined downwardly from the bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241. The inclined portion 2416 may be inclined from the bottom of the first chamber C1 toward the second chamber C2. The inclined portion 2416 may form a part of the bottom of the first chamber C1. An end of the core 261 may be located at an end of the inclined portion 2416 and may be connected to the first chamber C1. The inclination of the inclined portion 2416 may become gradually flatter toward the bottom portion 2411 and/or the end of the core 261.

The inclined portions 2416 may be provided in pairs. The pair of inclined portions 2416 may be located at respective sides of the second frame portion 242 defining the second chamber C2. The center of the core 261 may be disposed in the second chamber C2, and each of the both ends of the core 261 may be located at an end of a corresponding inclined portion of the pair of inclined portions 2416 and may be connected to the first chamber C1. The inclined portion 2416 may be located between the side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 and the side wall 2421 of the second frame portion 242.

Therefore, the liquid stored in the first chamber C1 can be easily supplied to the core 261.

Further, the liquid may be supplied to the core 261 instead of remaining in the first chamber C1.

Referring to fig. 36 to 38, a sealing member 250 may be coupled to an upper side of the second container 220. The sealing member 250 may be in close contact with the edge of the lower case 230. The sealing member 250 may be in close contact with the edge of the frame 240. The sealing member 250 may be coupled or fastened to the frame 240. The sealing member 250 may surround the lower edge of the first chamber C1.

The sealing member 250 may include a first sealing portion 251. The first sealing portion 251 may extend along a periphery of the first frame portion 241. The first sealing portion 251 may extend along a sidewall 2412 of the first frame portion 241. The first sealing portion 251 may be disposed farther outward than the side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241, and may surround the side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 and be in close contact with the side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241. The first sealing portion 251 may be disposed farther inward than the outer peripheral portion 2322 of the lower case 230. The first sealing portion 251 may be in close contact with the bottom portion 2321 of the extension portion 232 between the outer peripheral portion 2322 of the lower case 230 and the sidewall 2412 of the first frame portion 241.

An inner circumferential surface of the first sealing portion 251 may be in close contact with at least a portion of the edge or sidewall 2412 of the first frame portion 241. The inner circumferential surface of the first sealing portion 251 may be in close contact with the outer circumferential surface of the side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 and the upper portion of the side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241.

The first sealing portion 251 may include at least one of a first portion 2511 or a second portion 2512. The first portion 2511 may be in close contact with a side portion of an edge of the first frame portion 241 or an outer circumferential surface of the sidewall 2412. The first portion 2511 may be provided between the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and a side portion of the edge of the first frame portion 241. The first portion 2511 of the sealing part 251 may be provided between the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and the side wall 2412 of the first frame part 241.

The second portion 2512 of the first sealing part 251 may be bent and protruded inward from the first portion 2511 of the first sealing part 251. The second portion 2512 may curve and extend inwardly from an upper portion of the first portion 2511. The second portion 2512 may be in close contact with an upper portion of the edge of the first frame portion 241 or an upper portion of the sidewall 2412.

The first sealing portion 251 may include a first uneven portion 2515. The first uneven portion 2515 may be formed on an outer circumferential surface of the first sealing portion 251. The first uneven portion 2515 may extend along an outer circumferential surface of the first sealing portion 251. At least one first uneven portion 2515 may be formed. The plurality of first uneven portions 2515 may be arranged vertically. Among the plurality of uneven portions 2515, at least one uneven portion may be formed at a height corresponding to each of the first portion 2511 and the second portion 2512 of the first sealing portion 251. For example, one of the two first uneven portions 2515 may be formed at a height corresponding to the first portion 2511, and thus the other may be formed at a height corresponding to the second portion 2512.

The first sealing portion 251 may be engaged with the hook 2415. A plurality of hooks 2415 may be disposed along the perimeter of the first frame portion 241 and may engage with the perimeter of the first sealing portion 251. An end of each of the hooks 2415 may be bent and extended outward and may be disposed above the side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241. An end portion of each of the hooks 2415 may be bent and extended outward and may be in close contact with an upper portion of the circumference of the first sealing part 251.

The second portion 2512 of the first sealing part 251 may be inserted into a gap between an end of each of the hooks 2415 and the side wall 2412 of the first frame part 241 and be in close contact with an end of each of the hooks 2415 and the side wall 2412 of the first frame part 241. An end of each of the hooks 2415 may press an upper portion of the second portion 2512.

The sealing member 250 may include a second sealing portion 252. The second sealing portion 252 may extend from the first sealing portion 251 along the periphery of the second frame portion 242. The second sealing portion 252 may extend to form a circular shape along the circumference of the upper end of the second chamber C2. The second sealing portion 252 may extend to form a circular shape along the circumference of the lower end of the insertion space 214 (see fig. 41). The second sealing portion 252 and the first sealing portion 251 may be connected to each other so as to form a continuous shape. The second sealing portion 252 may be in close contact with an upper portion of the second frame portion 242. The second sealing part body 2521 may cover an upper portion of the second frame part 242.

The second sealing portion 252 may be inserted into an upper portion of the second frame portion 242. The second sealing portion 252 may include a sealing protrusion 2527. The sealing protrusion 2527 may protrude downward from a lower portion of the second sealing portion 252. The sealing protrusion 2527 may have a circular shape extending along the shape of the second sealing portion 252. The sealing protrusion 2527 may be formed to protrude downward from the second sealing part body 2521.

The sealing protrusion groove 2427 may be formed to be recessed downward from an upper portion of the second frame portion 242. The sealing protrusion groove 2427 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the sealing protrusion 2527. The sealing protrusion groove 2427 may extend to form a circular shape along the shape of the second sealing part 252. The sealing protrusion 2527 may be inserted into the sealing protrusion groove 2427 or be in close contact with the sealing protrusion groove 2427. When the sealing protrusion 2527 is inserted into the sealing protrusion groove 2427, the second sealing part body 2521 may cover an area around the sealing protrusion groove 2427.

The side wall 2421 of the second frame part 242 may surround a side part of the second chamber C2 and may be disposed to correspond to an inner wall of the first container 210 (see fig. 42). The sealing protrusion groove 2427 may be formed in such a manner that an upper portion of the sidewall 2421 of the second frame part 242 is recessed. A sealing protrusion groove 2427 may be formed between the first chamber C1 and the second chamber C2. When the sealing protrusion 2527 is inserted into the sealing protrusion groove 2427, the second sealing part body 2521 may cover an upper portion of the side wall 2421 of the second frame part 242.

The second sealing portion 252 may include a second uneven portion 2525. The second uneven portion 2525 may be formed on at least one of an inner circumferential surface or an outer circumferential surface of the sealing protrusion 2527 (see fig. 43). The second uneven portion 2525 may extend along at least one of an inner circumferential surface or an outer circumferential surface of the sealing protrusion 2527. At least one second uneven portion 2525 may be formed. The plurality of second uneven portions 2525 may be vertically arranged. When the sealing protrusion 2527 is in close contact with the sealing protrusion groove 2427, the second uneven portion 2525 may be in close contact with a side portion of the sealing protrusion groove 2427.

Accordingly, the sealing member 250 can be stably coupled and fixed without using a separate adhesive member.

The second sealing portion 252 may include at least one of a lower support surface 2522 or a side support surface 2523. The lower support surface 2522 and the side support surfaces 2523 may be formed in such a manner that an upper portion of the second sealing section 252 is recessed downward. The lower support surface 2522 and the side support surface 2523 may be formed in such a manner that the second sealing part body 2521 is recessed downward. The lower support surface 2522 may face in an upward direction. The side support surfaces 2523 may face in a lateral direction. The lower support surface 2522 and the side support surface 2523 may extend in a circumferential direction.

The core holder 2526 may protrude in a downward direction of the second sealing section 252. The lower end of the core holder 2526 may be recessed upward in a shape corresponding to the shape of the periphery of the core 261. The core holder 2526 may be formed at a position corresponding to the core insertion recess 2426. Each of the core holder 2526 and the core insertion recess 2426 may be formed in pairs. The core holder 2526 may protrude downward from the second sealing section body 2521.

The second frame portion 242 may include a support portion 2428. The support portion 2428 may protrude from an upper end of the sidewall 2421 of the second frame portion 242 toward the second chamber C2. The support portion 2428 may be adjacent to the core insertion recess 2426. The support portion 2428 may be disposed above the chamber inlet 2424 (see fig. 35). The support portion 2428 may be formed on an upper end of the sidewall 2421 of the second frame portion 242 where the chamber inlet 2424 is formed. The support portion 2428 may support the sealing member 250. The support portion 2428 may support the second sealing portion 252. The support portion 2428 may support the lower side of the second sealing portion main body 2521.

Referring to fig. 39, the core holder 2526 may be inserted into the core insertion recess 2426 or in close contact with the core insertion recess 2426. The core holder 2526 may press down the end of the core 261 inserted into the core insertion recess 2426. Each of the pair of core holders 2526 may press down a corresponding one of the two ends of the core 261, which is inserted into a corresponding one of the pair of core insertion recesses 2426. The core holder 2526 may be in close contact with the core 261 and the side wall 2421 of the second frame portion 242 where the core insertion recess 2426 is formed.

Accordingly, the core 261 can be stably coupled or fixed, and the liquid supplied to the core 261 can be prevented from leaking to the area around the core 261.

Referring to fig. 40, a connection space 2417 may interconnect the first chamber C1 and the second chamber C2. The connection space 2417 may be formed between the first chamber C1 and the second chamber C2, or may be formed in a portion of the first chamber C1 adjacent to the second chamber C2. The connection space 2417 may be referred to as a chamber connection space 2417.

An end of the core 261 may be disposed in the connection space 2417. An end of the core 261 may pass through a gap between the core insertion recess 2426 and the core holder 2526, and may be exposed to the connection space 2417. The connection spaces 2417 may be provided in pairs. Each of the pair of connection spaces 2417 may be disposed adjacent to a corresponding one of both ends of the core 261. The pair of connection spaces 2417 may be formed between the first sealing part 251 and the second sealing part 252. The inclined portion 2416 may be formed below the connection space 2417. Each of the pair of inclined portions 2416 may be formed below a corresponding one of the pair of connection spaces 2417.

Referring to fig. 41 and 42, the side wall 2421 of the second frame part 242 may surround the side part of the second chamber C2. The side wall 2421 of the second frame portion 242 may be adjacent to the lower end of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210.

The lower support surface 2522 and the side support surfaces 2523 may surround the lower edge of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 and closely contact the lower edge of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210. The lower support surface 2522 may support a lower end surface of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210. The lower support surface 2522 may extend along a periphery of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210.

The side support surfaces 2523 may extend along a periphery of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210. The side support surface 2523 may support a side surface adjacent to a lower end surface of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210.

The support portion 2428 may be disposed under the inner wall 212 of the first vessel 210. The support portion 2428 may be positioned along a line that is extrapolated from the inner wall 212 of the first vessel 210.

The first container 210 may be coupled to the second container 220. The outer wall 211 of the first container 210 may be coupled to the periphery of the lower case 230. The lower end of the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 may be recessed upward such that the outer peripheral portion 2322 is inserted into the lower end. The outer wall 211 of the first container 210 may be attached to the outer peripheral portion 2322.

When the first container 210 is coupled to the lower case 230, the first sealing portion 251 may be in close contact with the first frame portion 241 and the outer wall 211 of the first container 210.

When the first container 210 is coupled to the lower case 230, the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may press the second sealing portion 252 toward the second frame portion 242. When the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 presses the second sealing portion 252, the second sealing portion 252 may be in close contact with the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 and the second frame portion 242. The second sealing portion 252 may transfer the force received from the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 to the first sealing portion 251 and the second frame portion 242.

Therefore, the number of parts coupled using the adhesive member can be reduced, and the number of parts for coupling the components can be reduced. As a result, the structure for coupling the components in the cartridge 200 can be simplified, and the manufacturing efficiency can be improved.

Further, the sealing member 250 may be stably coupled or fixed without using a separate adhesive member, and may be in close contact with the adjacent components, thereby hermetically sealing the adjacent components.

Referring to fig. 43, a plurality of first uneven portions 2515 may be formed on an outer circumferential surface of the first sealing portion 251. When the first container 210 is coupled to the second container 220, the first uneven portion 2515 may be in close contact with the outer wall 211 of the first container 210.

At least one of the first uneven portions 2515 may be formed at a height corresponding to the first portion 2511 of the first sealing portion 251. The outer wall 211 of the first container 210 may be in close contact with the first uneven portion 2515 formed at a height corresponding to the first portion 2511.

Accordingly, the first sealing portion 251 may receive a force in an inward direction of the outer wall 211 of the first container 210, and thus may be more closely contacted with a side portion of the side wall 2412 of the first frame portion 241.

At least one of the first uneven portions 2515 may be formed at a height corresponding to the second portion 2512 of the first sealing portion 251. The outer wall 211 of the first container 210 may be in close contact with the first uneven portion 2515 formed at a height corresponding to the second portion 2512.

Accordingly, when the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 is coupled to the lower case 230, the second portion 2512 of the first sealing part 251 may receive forces in an inward direction and a downward direction, thereby pressing down an upper portion of the sidewall 2412 of the first frame part 241.

Further, the entire first sealing portion 251 may be in close contact with the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and the first frame portion 241, thereby preventing leakage of liquid.

Referring to fig. 44 and 45, the cap 300 may be coupled to the body 100 and may cover the cartridge 200. The cap 300 may be detachably coupled to the body 100. The cap inlet 304a may be formed in one side of the cap 300. Cap inlet 304a may be formed in the upper end of cap 300. The cap inlet 304a may be in communication with the outside.

An inflow channel P may be formed between the cap 300 and the cartridge 200. The inflow channel P may interconnect the cap inlet 304a and the cartridge inlet 224. The inflow channel P may include a channel portion formed between a side portion of the cap 300 and a side portion of the cartridge 200. The inflow channel P may extend from the cap inlet 304a along a gap between a side portion of the cap 300 and a side portion of the cartridge 200. The inflow channel P may be vertically elongated. The inflow channel P may extend from the first chamber C1 adjacent to the cap inlet 304a toward the second chamber C2 between the side portion of the cap 300 and the side portion of the cartridge 200.

The inflow channel P may be formed between the sidewall 301 of the cap 300 and a side portion of the cartridge 200. The inflow channel P may be formed between the cap body 320 and a side portion of the cartridge 200. The inflow channel P may be formed between the cap 300 and the outer wall 211 of the side portion of the first container 210 surrounding the first chamber C1.

The inflow passage P may include a first passage P1. The first passage P1 may be formed between the mount 130 and the cartridge 200. The first passage P1 may be formed between the mount 130 and the second container 220. The first passage P1 may be formed between the lower case 230 and the sensor accommodating part 137. The first channel P1 may be connected to the cartridge inlet 224. The first channel P1 may interconnect the second channel P2 with the cartridge inlet 224. The first passage P1 may be located below the first container 210 and the first chamber C1.

The first passage P1 may be formed between the sensor accommodating portion 137 and the extension portion 232. In the extension portion 232, a channel forming portion 2323 (see fig. 37) may be recessed upward from the sensor accommodating portion 137 to form at least a portion of the first channel P1. The channel forming portion 2323 may be formed in such a manner that the bottom portion 2321 of the extension portion 232 is recessed upward from the sensor accommodating portion 137. The extension portion 232 may be supported by the sensor accommodating portion 137. The passage forming portion 2323 may form a gap between the sensor accommodating portion 137 and the extension portion 232.

The first passage P1 may include a first upper passage portion P11 formed between the sensor housing portion 137 and the extension portion 232, and a first side passage portion P12 extending from the first upper passage portion P11 to the cartridge inlet 224. The channel forming portion 2323 (see fig. 37) may form the first upper channel portion P11. The first side path portion P12 may be formed between the sensor receiving portion 137 and a side portion of the second container 220. The first side path portion P12 may be formed between the sensor accommodating portion 137 and the housing portion 231. The first side path portion P12 may be formed between a side portion of the sensor housing portion 137 and a side portion of the lower case 230.

The inflow channel P may include a second channel P2. The second passage P2 may be formed between a side portion of the cap 300 and a side portion of the first container 210. The second passage P2 may be formed between a side portion of the cap 300 and a side portion of the first chamber C1. The second channel P2 may interconnect the cap inlet 304a and the first channel P1. The second channel P2 may extend from the cap inlet 304a toward the first channel P1 along a gap between a side portion of the cap 300 and a side portion of the first container 210. The second channel P2 may extend from the cap inlet 304a toward the first channel P1 along a gap between a side portion of the cap 300 and a side portion of the first chamber C1. The second passage P2 may be vertically elongated.

The second sensor 180 may be accommodated in the sensor accommodating part 137. The sensor housing portion 137 may surround the second sensor 180. The sensor receiving portion 137 may have a sensing hole 137a formed therein so as to be opened toward the cartridge 200. The sensing aperture 137a may be open toward the cartridge inlet 224. The sensing hole 137a may be located between the second sensor 180 and the cartridge 200. The sensing aperture 137a may be located between the second sensor 180 and the cartridge inlet 224. The second sensor 180 may be disposed to face the sensing hole 137a. The second sensor 180 may be passed through the facing cartridge inlet 224. The second sensor 180 may be disposed adjacent to the cartridge inlet 224. The second sensor 180 may sense the flow of air through the cartridge inlet 224.

A waterproof membrane 181 may be disposed between the second sensor 180 and the sensing hole 137 a. The waterproof membrane 181 may be coupled or attached to one side of the second sensor 180. The waterproof membrane 181 may be attached to the sensing surface of the second sensor 180. A waterproof membrane 181 may be disposed between the second sensor 180 and the cartridge inlet 224. A waterproof membrane 181 may be disposed between the second sensor 180 and the first path P1. For example, the waterproof membrane 181 may be made of Gore-Tex material. The waterproof membrane 181 may prevent aerosol or liquid from contacting or accumulating on the sensing surface of the second sensor 180.

The connection passage 2314 may be formed separately from the second chamber C2 in the second container 220. The frame 240 may partition the inside of the lower case 230 into the second chamber C2 and the connection passage 2314. The frame 240 may include a chamber inlet 2424. The chamber inlet 2424 may be formed at a position higher than the bottom of the second chamber C2. The chamber inlet 2424 may be formed at a side portion of the frame 240. The chamber inlet 2424 may be formed at a sidewall 2421 of the second frame portion 242. The chamber inlet 2424 may be open in a direction in which the cartridge inlet 224 is open.

The chamber inlet 2424 may allow the second chamber C2 and the connection channel 2314 to communicate with each other. A connection channel 2314 may interconnect the cartridge inlet 224 and the second chamber C2. A connecting channel 2314 may interconnect the cartridge inlet 224 and the chamber inlet 2424.

The blocking wall 2317 may protrude from the bottom of the connection channel 2314. The blocking wall 2317 may protrude upward. The blocking wall 2317 may close the lower portion of the connection channel 2314. A blocking wall 2317 may be disposed between the cartridge inlet 224 and the chamber inlet 2424. The blocking wall 2317 may extend to a position higher than the cartridge inlet 224. The blocking wall 2317 may extend to a position higher than the chamber inlet 2424.

The first chamber C1 and the connection passage 2314 may be formed separately from each other by the first frame part 241. The first frame portion 241 may be disposed between the first chamber C1 and the connection channel 2314. One side of the first frame portion 241 may cover an upper side of the connection channel 2314. The other side of the first frame portion 241 may be supported by the extension portion 232.

The second frame portion 242 may divide the inside of the lower case 230 into a second chamber C2 and a connection passage 2314. The second frame portion 242 may be disposed between the second chamber C2 and the connection channel 2314. The side wall 2421 of the second frame portion 242 may cover a side portion of the connection channel 2314. The bottom 2422 of the second frame portion 242 may be supported by the bottom 2312 of the lower housing 230.

The rounded surface 2418 may be adjacent an upper end of the blocking wall 2317. A circular surface 2418 may be formed between the first frame portion 241 and the second frame portion 242. The circular surface 2418 may extend to form a circular shape from the upper end of the connection channel 2314 toward the chamber inlet 2424.

The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed at a position higher than the bottom of the connection channel 2314. The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed at a side wall 2311 of the housing portion 231 and may be formed at a position higher than a bottom 2312 of the housing portion 231. The cartridge inlet 224 may be open in a direction intersecting the direction in which the blocking wall 2317 protrudes. The blocking wall 2317 may protrude upward and the cartridge inlet 224 may face in a lateral direction. The cartridge inlet 224 may face the surface of the blocking wall 2317. The cartridge inlet 224 may face the sensing bore 137a and the second sensor 180.

When a user inhales air through the wand 400, external air may be introduced into the aerosol-generating device through the cap inlet 304 a. Air introduced into cap inlet 304a may pass through second channel P2 and first channel P1 in sequence, and then may be introduced into cartridge 200 through cartridge inlet 224. The second sensor 180 may sense the flow of air passing through the first passage P1. The second sensor 180 may sense the flow of air through the cartridge inlet 224.

Air that has passed through the cartridge inlet 224 may pass through the connection channel 2314 and then may be introduced into the second chamber C2 through the chamber inlet 2424. Air flowing through the connection channel 2314 may flow along the circular surface 2418 toward the chamber inlet 2424. The air introduced into the second chamber C2 may be supplied to the rod 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 together with the aerosol generated in the second chamber C2.

Thus, the liquid collected in the second chamber C2 can be prevented from leaking out of the cartridge 200 through the cartridge inlet 224.

Further, the aerosol generated in the cartridge 200 or the liquid in the cartridge 200 can be prevented from contacting the sensor 180, thereby preventing malfunction of the sensor 180.

Further, it is possible to improve the air flow efficiency outside the cartridge 200 and improve the sensing performance of the sensor 180.

In addition, air flow losses in the cartridge 200 may be reduced.

Referring to fig. 46, the wand 400 may include a media portion 410. The wand 400 may include a cooling portion 420. The wand 400 may include a filter portion 430. The cooling portion 420 may be disposed between the media portion 410 and the filter portion 430. The wand 400 may include a wrapper 440. Wrapper 440 may wrap around media portion 410. The wrapper 440 may wrap around the cooling portion 420. The wrapper 440 may encase the filter portion 430. The rod 400 may have a cylindrical shape.

The media portion 410 may include media 411. The media portion 410 may include a first media cover 413. The media portion 410 may include a second media cover 415. The media 411 may be disposed between a first media cover 413 and a second media cover 415. A first media cover 413 may be disposed at one end of the wand 400. The media portion 410 may have a length of 24 mm.

The medium 411 may comprise a multi-component substance. The substance contained in the medium may be a multi-component flavouring substance. The medium 411 may be composed of a plurality of particles. Each of the plurality of particles may have a size of 0.4mm to 1.12 mm. These particles may comprise about 70% of the volume of the medium 411. The length L2 of the medium 411 may be 10mm. The first dielectric cover 413 may be made of an acetate material. The second dielectric cap 415 may be made of an acetate material. The first medium cover 413 may be made of a paper material. The second media cover 415 may be made of a paper material. At least one of the first media cover 413 or the second media cover 415 may be made of a paper material and may be crimped to pucker, and gaps may be formed between the puckers such that air flows through the gaps. Each of the gaps may be smaller than each of the particles of the medium 411. The length L1 of the first medium cover 413 may be shorter than the length L2 of the medium 411. The length L3 of the second media cover 415 may be shorter than the length L2 of the media 411. The length L1 of the first medium cover 413 may be 7mm. The length L2 of the second media cover 415 may be 7mm.

Thus, each of the particles of the medium 411 can be prevented from being separated from the medium portion 410 and the stick 400.

The cooling portion 420 may have a cylindrical shape. The cooling portion 420 may have a hollow shape. The cooling portion 420 may be disposed between the media portion 410 and the filter portion 430. The cooling portion 420 may be disposed between the second media cover 415 and the filter portion 430. The cooling portion 420 may be formed in the shape of a tube surrounding the cooling path 424 formed therein. The cooling portion 420 may be thicker than the wrapper 440. The cooling portion 420 may be made of a thicker paper material than the paper material of the wrapper 440. The length L4 of the cooling portion 420 may be equal to or approximately the length L2 of the medium 411. The length L4 of each of the cooling portion 420 and the cooling path 424 may be 10mm. When the wand 400 is inserted into an aerosol-generating device (see fig. 3), at least a portion of the cooling portion 420 may be exposed to the exterior of the aerosol-generating device.

Accordingly, the cooling part 420 may support the medium part 410 and the filter part 430, and may secure rigidity of the rod 400. Further, the cooling portion 420 may support the wrapper 440 between the media portion 410 and the filter portion 430, and may provide a portion to which the wrapper 440 is adhered. In addition, the heated air and aerosol may be cooled as they pass through the cooling path 424 in the cooling portion 420.

The filter portion 430 may be composed of a filter made of acetate material. The filter part 430 may be provided at the other end of the rod 400. When the wand 400 is inserted into an aerosol-generating device (see fig. 3), the filter portion 430 may be exposed to the exterior of the aerosol-generating device. The user can inhale air in a state where the filter part 430 is held in the mouth. The length L5 of the filter portion 430 may be 14mm.

The wrapper 440 may wrap or surround the media portion 410, the cooling portion 420, and the filter portion 430. Wrapper 440 may form the appearance of stick 400. The wrapper 440 may be made of a paper material. The adhesive portion 441 may be formed along one edge of the wrapper 440. The wrapper 440 may surround the medium part 410, the cooling part 420 and the filter part 430, and the adhesive parts 441 formed along one edge of the wrapper 440 and the other edge thereof may be adhered to each other. Wrapper 440 may surround media portion 410, cooling portion 420, and filter portion 430, but may not cover one end or the other of wand 400.

Accordingly, the wrapper 440 may fix the medium part 410, the cooling part 420, and the filter part 430, and may prevent the components from being separated from the stick 400.

The first film 443 may be disposed at a position corresponding to the first medium cover 413. The first film 443 may be disposed between the package 440 and the first medium cover 413, or may be disposed outside the package 440. The first membrane 443 may surround the first medium cover 413. The first film 443 may be made of a metal material. The first film 443 may be made of an aluminum material. The first film 443 may be in close contact with the package 440, or may be coated thereon.

The second film 445 may be disposed at a position corresponding to the second medium cover 415. The second film 445 may be disposed between the wrapper 440 and the second media cover 415 or may be disposed outside the wrapper 440. The second film 445 may be made of a metal material. The second film 445 may be made of an aluminum material. The second film 445 may be in intimate contact with the wrapper 440 or may be coated thereon.

Thus, when a capacitive sensor for identifying a wand is inserted into an aerosol-generating device, the capacitive sensor may sense whether the wand 400 is inserted into the aerosol-generating device. Referring to fig. 47, the cartridge 200 'may include at least one of a first container 210, a second container 220', a wick 261, or a heater 262. The cartridge 200 'may include a sealing member 250'. The second container 220' may be coupled to the first container 210. The second container 220' may include at least one of a lower housing 230' or a frame 240 '.

The lower housing 230' may include a receiving portion 231' and an extension portion 232'. The first inclined wall 2313 may form any one of the side walls 2311 of the receiving portion 231'. The first inclined wall 2313 may cover one side of the connection channel 2314. The first inclined wall 2313 may be inclined such that the sectional area of the receiving portion 231 'gradually increases from the lower portion of the receiving portion 231' toward the upper portion thereof. The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed at a portion of the first sloped wall 2313.

The guide recess 221b may be formed in such a manner that a portion of the sidewall 2311 of the receiving portion 231' is recessed. The guide recess 221b may have a shape that gradually narrows toward the upper side thereof. The lower end of the guide recess 221b may be opened downward. The guide recess 221b may be formed below the recess 221 a.

The extension portion 232 'may extend from an upper end of the first inclined wall 2313 to an outside of the receiving portion 231'. The latch hook 2329 may protrude from the extension 232'. The latch hook 2329 may be inserted into a latch recess 2419 formed in the first frame 241, and may be caught in the latch recess 2419. The latch hook 2329 may be referred to as a lower housing hook 2329. The latch recess 2419 may be referred to as a frame recess 2419.

The sealing member 250' may include a sealing link 2531 interconnecting the first and second sealing portions 251 and 252. The seal link 2531 may be provided in plurality. The seal link 2531 may extend from the second seal portion 252 to the first seal portion 251. A plurality of seal links 2531 may be radially arranged around the second seal portion 252.

The first flow guide 2318 may be formed at one side of the receiving portion 231'. The first flow guide 2318 may be formed in such a manner that a portion of the sidewall 2311 of the receiving portion 231' is concavely recessed outward of the receiving space 2310. The first flow guide 2318 may be formed in a circular shape protruding outward. The first flow guide 2318 may be connected to the receiving space 2310. The first flow guide 2318 may be formed at a position opposite to the cartridge inlet 224. The first flow guide 2318 may be formed at a position opposite to the first inclined part 2313.

Referring to fig. 48 and 49, the support bar 2316 may extend upward from the bottom 2312 of the lower case 230'. The support bar 2316 may protrude from the side wall 2311 of the lower case 230' into the receiving space 2310. The support bar 2316 may be connected to the receiving space 2310. A pair of support bars 2316 may be formed on two opposite sidewalls 2311 of the lower case 230', respectively. The support bar 2316 may have a shape that is gradually narrowed toward an upper side thereof.

The second inclined wall 2423 may form any one of the side walls 2421 of the second frame 242'. The second sloped wall 2423 may cover one side of the connection channel 2314. The second inclined wall 2423 may be inclined to be gradually widened from the lower portion of the second frame 242' to the upper portion thereof. The second sloped wall 2423 may be sloped to correspond to the shape of the support bar 2316. The second sloped wall 2423 may be formed at a position corresponding to the first sloped wall 2313. The support bar 2316 may support the second sloped wall 2423.

Accordingly, when the frame 240' is inserted into the receiving space 2310, the second inclined wall 2423 may slide along the support bar 2316, thereby guiding the positioning thereof.

The latch hook 2329 may be formed to protrude upward from the bottom portion 2321 of the extension 232'. The latch hook 2329 may extend upward from the bottom portion 2321 and may curve toward the insertion space 2310 to form a hook shape.

Referring to fig. 50, a latch recess 2419 may be formed in one side of the first frame 241'. The latch recess 2419 may be formed to be recessed into an edge or sidewall 2412 of the first frame 241'. The latch recess 2419 may be elongated in a direction in which the first frame 241' extends. The latch recess 2419 may be disposed at a position opposite to the second frame 242'. The latch recess 2419 may be open in a direction in which the chamber inlet 2424 is open. The latch hook 2329 may be disposed at a position opposite the receiving space 2310. The latch hook 2329 may open in a direction in which the cartridge inlet 224 opens.

Referring to fig. 48 to 51, the frame 240 'may be inserted into the receiving space 2310 in the lower case 230'. The bottom portion 2411 of the first frame 241 'may be supported by the extension portion 232'. The latch hook 2329 may be inserted into the latch recess 2419, and may be snapped into the latch recess 2419. The latch hook 2329 may snap into a lower portion of the latch recess 2419. When the frame 240' is inserted into the receiving space 2310, the second inclined wall 2423 may slide along the support bar 2316 so that the positioning thereof may be guided. The second sloped wall 2423 may be supported by the support bar 2316. The side wall 2421 of the second frame 242 'may be supported by the side wall 2311 of the lower case 230'. The bottom 2422 of the second frame 242 'may be supported by the bottom 2312 of the lower housing 230'. The fastening protrusion 2425 may be inserted into and fastened to the fastening recess 2315.

Referring to fig. 52 to 54, the first and second sealing portions 251 and 252 may be connected to each other. The second sealing portion 252 may extend from an end of the first sealing portion 251. An end of the first sealing portion 251 may be connected to an end of the second sealing portion 252.

The sealing member 250' may include a sealing link 2531. Seal link 2531 may interconnect the remaining portions except for the end of first seal portion 251 and the remaining portions except for the end of second seal portion 252. The seal link 2531 may interconnect the second seal portion body 2521 and the first portion 2511 of the first seal portion 251.

The seal link 2531 may be provided in plurality. The seal link 2531 may be located above the bottom portion 2411 of the first frame 241'. The seal link 2531 may be radially disposed around the second seal portion body 2521 toward the first seal portion 251. The seal links 2531 may be spaced apart from each other, and a gap may be formed between the seal links 2531. A sealing hook 2415 may be disposed between the sealing links 2531. For example, four seal links 2531 may be provided, and three seal hooks 2415 may be provided such that one of the seal hooks 2415 is provided between a corresponding pair of adjacent seal links 2531 among the four seal links.

At least one pair of seal links 2531 may be disposed parallel to each other. A pair of seal links 2531 disposed parallel to each other may extend along a direction in which the first frame 241 'extends from the second frame 242'. At least one of the hooks 2415 may be disposed between a pair of seal links 2531 disposed parallel to each other and may be engaged with the first seal portion 251.

A direction in which a pair of concave portions 221a formed at two opposite sides are interconnected may be defined as a left-right direction. A direction intersecting the left-right direction and the up-down direction may be defined as a front-back direction. The front-rear direction may be perpendicular to the left-right direction. The front-rear direction may be perpendicular to the up-down direction. At least one of the seal links 2531 may be elongated from the second seal portion 252 toward the first seal portion 251 in the front-rear direction. At least one of the seal links 2531 may be elongated in the left-right direction from the second seal portion 252 toward the first seal portion 251. Tension may be applied to seal link 2531 in the longitudinal direction of seal link 2531. The sealing link 2531 may support the first and second sealing portions 251 and 252 along a longitudinal direction in which the sealing link 2531 extends.

The fitting portion 255 may be coupled to one side of the second portion 2512 of the first sealing portion 251. The fitting portion 255 may protrude downward from an inner circumferential surface of the second portion 2512 of the first sealing portion 251. The fitting portion 255 and the first portion 2511 of the first sealing portion 251 may be spaced apart from each other. Fitting portion 255 may be adjacent to hook 2415. The fitting portion 255 may be disposed between a plurality of seal links 2531. The fitting portion 255 may be provided in plurality.

The fitting groove 254 may be formed between the fitting portion 255 and the first portion 2511 of the first sealing portion 251. The fitting groove 254 may be opened in a downward direction of the sealing member 250'. The second portion 2512 of the first sealing part 251 may cover the upper side of the fitting groove 254.

The frame rim 2412 may be inserted into the fitting groove 254 to be fitted into the first sealing part 251. The frame rim 2412 may be force fit into the fitting recess 254. The first sealing portion 251 may cover the frame rim 2412. The frame rim 2412 may be in close contact with the fitting portion 255, the first portion 2511 of the first sealing portion 251, and the second portion 2512 of the first sealing portion 251. The outer circumferential surface of the frame rim 2412 may be in close contact with the first portion 2511 of the first sealing part 251. The upper surface of the frame rim 2412 may be in close contact with the second portion 2512 of the first sealing part 251. A portion of the inner circumferential surface of the frame portion 241' may be in contact with the fitting portion 255.

Accordingly, the sealing member 250 'may be tightly fixed to the frame 240', and thus may be prevented from being separated from the frame.

Referring to fig. 54 and 55, the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may be in close contact with the second sealing part 252 while pressing the second sealing part 252 downward. When the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 presses down the second sealing portion 252, a deforming force may be applied to the second sealing portion 252 in a radial direction. The deforming force applied to the second sealing portion 252 may be transferred to the sealing link 2531. Seal link 2531 may be radially disposed about second seal portion 252. The sealing hook 2415 may hold the first sealing portion 251 at a position near the sealing link 2531. The sealing hook 2415 may support an inner circumferential surface of the first sealing part 251.

Thus, when the components of the cartridge 200' are coupled, the shape of the sealing member 250' is prevented from being deformed or the sealing member 250' is prevented from being moved from its correct position.

Referring to fig. 55 and 56, the chamber inlet 2424 may be opened in one side of the second chamber C2 in a direction crossing the longitudinal direction of the insertion space 214. The chamber inlet 2424 may be opened in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the insertion space 214. The chamber inlet 2424 may communicate with the outside of the second chamber C2. The chamber inlet 2424 may allow the cartridge inlet 224 and the second chamber C2 to communicate with each other therethrough. The chamber inlet 2424 may allow the connection passage 2314 and the second chamber C2 to communicate with each other therethrough.

The first flow guide 2318 may be located at the other side of the second chamber C2 opposite to the chamber inlet 2424 with respect to the second chamber C2. The first flow guide 2318 may cover the other side of the second chamber C2. The first flow guide 2318 may be connected to the other side of the second chamber C2.

The first flow guide 2318 may be recessed to the outside of the second chamber C2. The first flow guide 2318 may be formed in such a manner that a portion of the sidewall 2311 of the lower case 230' is concavely recessed outward from the second chamber C2. The first flow guide 2318 may extend in a circular shape toward the insertion space 214. The first flow guide 2318 may be upwardly rounded from a position adjacent to the bottom of the second chamber C2. The first flow guide 2318 may have a circular shape and may surround the other side of the second chamber C2. The shape of first flow guide 2318 may include a portion of a sphere. The first flow guide 2318 may surround the lower and side portions of the second chamber C2. The lower portion of the first flow guide 2318 may be located at a position lower than the height of the chamber inlet 2424.

An inner surface of the first flow guide 2318 may be connected to one side of an outer circumferential surface of the insertion space 214. The inner surface of the first flow guide 2318 may be outwardly extended in a circular shape from the lower portion of the second chamber C2 toward the lower end of one side of the outer circumferential surface of the insertion space 214.

The chamber inlet 2424 may be open to the core 261. The chamber inlet 2424 may be formed beside the core 261. The chamber inlet 2424 may be formed at a portion of the second sloped wall 2423. The chamber inlet 2424 may face the core 261. The chamber inlet 2424 may overlap the core 261. The core 261 may be disposed between the chamber inlet 2424 and the first flow guide 2318. The core 261 may be disposed below the insertion space 214. The core 261 may overlap the insertion space 214. The core 261 may be elongated in a direction intersecting the direction in which the chamber inlet 2424 opens. The chamber inlet 2424 may be opened in the front-rear direction, and the core 261 may be elongated in the left-right direction. The chamber inlet 2424 may face the center of the core 261 in the left-right direction.

The blocking wall 2317 may be located between the first inclined wall 2313 and the second inclined wall 2423. The support bar 2316 may be located between the blocking wall 2317 and the second inclined wall 2423. The support bar 2316 may support the second sloped wall 2423.

The side wall 2311 of the receiving portion 231 'may support the side wall 2421 of the second frame 242'. The bottom 2312 of the receiving portion 231 'may support the bottom 2422 of the second frame 242'.

The outer wall 211 of the first container 210 may be coupled to the outer peripheral portion 2322 of the lower case 230. The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may press the second frame 242 downward toward the lower case 230. The lower case 230 may support the second frame 242. A portion of the bottom portion 2411 of the first frame 241 may be supported by the bottom portion 2321 of the extension portion 232'. The extension 232' may support the bottom portion 2411 of the first frame 241 at a location between the latch hook 2329 and the inner wall 212 of the first container 210.

The latch hook 2329 may be inserted into the latch recess 2419, and thus may be snapped into the first frame 241. The latch hook 2329 may protrude upward from the bottom portion 2321 of the extension 232'. The latch hook 2329 may be disposed adjacent an edge of the extension 232'. The latch hook 2329 may have a hook shape protruding upward from the bottom portion 2321 of the extension 232' and bent in a predetermined direction. The first frame 241 and the latching hook 2329 may receive supporting forces from each other in an up-down direction.

When the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 presses the second frame 242 downward toward the lower case 230, the first frame 241 connected to the second frame 242 may receive a deformation force such that a portion thereof formed with the latch recess 2419 is oriented upward with respect to the extension portion 232' supporting the first frame 241. The first frame 241 may press the latch hook 2329 upward. The latch hook 2329 may support the first frame 241. The latch hook 2329 may support the first frame 241 in a downward direction.

Accordingly, when the cartridge 200 'is assembled, the shape of the frame 240 can be prevented from being deformed, and the structural stability of the cartridge 200' can be improved. Further, the number of parts connected using the adhesive member can be minimized, thereby improving the convenience of assembly of the cartridge 200'.

The inner wall 212 and the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 surrounding the insertion space 214 may define a tube 212a. The first container 210 may be provided with a tube 212a. The tube 212a may surround the insertion space 214. Tube 212a may be open upward and downward. A portion of the lower end of the tube 212a may press the second sealing portion 252 downward. A portion of the lower end of the tube 212a may be coupled to the lower housing 230'. The first flow guide 2318 may be connected to the pipe 212a. The inner surface of the first flow guide 2318 may form a continuous surface together with a portion of the inner circumferential surface of the pipe 212a.

Referring to fig. 57 and 58, the first flow guide 2318 may be disposed opposite the chamber inlet 2424 with respect to the second chamber C2. The first flow guide 2318 may be recessed to the outside of the second chamber C2, and may extend in a circular shape toward the insertion space 214. The first flow guide 2318 may cover the other side of the second chamber C2.

An inner surface of the first flow guide 2318 may be connected to a portion of an outer circumferential surface of the insertion space 214. The inner surface of the first flow guide 2318 and the outer circumferential surface of the insertion space 214 may be located in the same plane at a contact portion therebetween. The inner surface of the first flow guide 2318 and the outer circumferential surface of the insertion space 214 may form a continuous surface. The lower portion of the first flow guide 2318 may be located at a position lower than the height of the chamber inlet 2424. An upper portion of the first flow guide 2318 may be connected to one side of the outer wall 211 surrounding the insertion space 214. The other side of the second chamber C2 covered by the first flow guide 2318 may be located below the insertion space 214.

The second sloped wall 2423 may extend upward from the bottom of the second chamber C2. The second sloped wall 2423 may cover one side of the second chamber C2. The chamber inlet 2424 may be formed at a portion of the second sloped wall 2423.

The chamber inlet 2424 may be open to the core 261. The chamber inlet 2424 may completely overlap the core 261. The chamber inlet 2424 may face the core 261. The height difference W0 between the center of the chamber inlet 2424 and the center of the core 261 may be 1mm or less. The height difference W0 between the center of the chamber inlet 2424 and the center of the core 261 may be 0.5mm.

The chamber inlet 2424 may be located above the bottom of the second chamber C2. The core 261 may be located above the bottom of the second chamber C2. The height H from the bottom of the second chamber C2 to the lower end of the chamber inlet 2424 may be approximately equal to the height H from the bottom of the second chamber C2 to the lower end of the core 261. The height from the bottom of the second chamber C2 to the center of the core 261 may be greater than the height from the bottom of the second chamber C2 to the center of the chamber inlet 2424. The height from the bottom of the second chamber C2 to the upper end of the core 261 may be greater than the height from the bottom of the second chamber C2 to the upper end of the chamber inlet 2424. The chamber inlet 2424 may be disposed within the diameter W1 of the core 261.

The width W2 of the chamber inlet 2424 may be less than the diameter W1 of the core 261. The width of the chamber inlet 2424 may gradually increase toward the second chamber C2 or the core 261. The distance between the core 261 and the chamber inlet 2424 may be approximately equal to or approximately the width W2 of the chamber inlet 2424.

The center line L may be defined as an imaginary line passing through the center of the insertion space 214 in the longitudinal direction of the insertion space 214. The core 261 may be disposed between the centerline L and the chamber inlet 2424. The chamber inlet 2424 and the first flow guide 2318 may be positioned opposite each other with respect to the centerline L. The core 261 and the first flow guide 2318 may be positioned opposite to each other with respect to the center line L, but may not overlap with the center line L.

The core 261 may be adjacent to the chamber inlet 2424. The core 261 may be disposed closer to the chamber inlet 2424 than the first flow guide 2318. In a cross-sectional view, the core 261 may be disposed closer to the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 surrounding the insertion space 214 than to the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 surrounding the insertion space 214.

When the user inhales air through the wand 400, air may be introduced into the second chamber C2 from the chamber inlet 2424. Liquid may be supplied to the core 261 from the first chamber C1, and may be absorbed by the core 261. When the heater 262 heats the wick 261 with the liquid absorbed therein, an aerosol may be generated. The air introduced into the second chamber C2 from the chamber inlet 2424 may diffuse to a region around the core 261 and may contact the core 261 or may pass through the core 261.

After contacting the core 261 or passing through the core 261, the air containing the aerosol may flow over and under the core 261. Air flowing over the core 261 may be introduced into the insertion space 214. Air flowing under the core 261 may move toward the first flow guide 2318. A portion of the air moving toward the first flow guide 2318 may be directly introduced into the insertion space 214, and the remaining portion of the air may be in contact with the first flow guide 2318. The first flow guide 2318 may guide air contacting the first flow guide 2318 to the insertion space 214.

Thus, air may move uniformly from the chamber inlet 2424 to the core 261. Further, since the air flowing from the chamber inlet 2424 toward the second chamber C2 passes through the core 261, the amount of aerosol contained in the air may be increased. Further, when the air introduced into the second chamber C2 from the chamber inlet 2424 moves toward the insertion space 214, the first flow guide 2318 may prevent the air from being left in the second chamber C2, or may prevent the generation of vortex. In addition, the first flow guide 2318 may guide air contacting the first flow guide 2318 to the insertion space 214.

The inner circumferential surface of the lower portion of the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 surrounding the insertion space 214 may include an inclined outer wall surface 218 that gradually widens toward the upper side thereof in a radially outward direction. The inclined outer wall surface 218 may be inclined outwardly to be gradually widened from the second chamber C2 toward the insertion space 214. The sloped outer wall surface 218 may be located above the first flow guide 2318.

Accordingly, the air and aerosol introduced into the insertion space 214 from the second chamber C2 may uniformly spread to the lower surface of the rod 400 inserted into the insertion space 214.

Referring to fig. 59 and 60, the aerosol-generating device may comprise an upper body 120'. The upper body 120 'may be provided with a mounting 130'. The upper body 120 'may be provided with a post 140'. Hereinafter, descriptions of the same parts as those of the upper body 120 shown in fig. 1 to 46 may be omitted.

The post 140 'may house a PCB assembly 150'. The PCB assembly 150' may provide light to the cartridge 200 or may sense information about the cartridge 200. For example, the information about the cartridge 200 may include at least one of the following information: information about a change in the remaining amount of liquid in the first chamber C1 stored in the cartridge 200; information about the type of liquid stored in the first chamber C1 in the cartridge 200; information about whether the stick 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214 in the cartridge 200; information about the type of the stick 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 in the cartridge 200; information about the degree of use or usability of the stick 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 in the cartridge 200; information about whether the cartridge 200 having the rod 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 is coupled to the main body 100; or information about the type of cartridge 200 coupled to the body 100. The information about the cartridge 200 is not limited to the above information. The post 140' may house a light source 153 configured to emit light. The column 140' may house a third sensor 155 configured to sense information about the cartridge 200. According to another embodiment, the cartridge 200 may include a cartridge 200'.

The PCB assembly 150' may include at least one of a PCB 151, a light source 153, or a third sensor 155. The third sensor 155 may be disposed on the PCB 151. The third sensor 155 may be installed in a region where interference with the light source 153 does not occur. The third sensor 155 may be disposed to face the insertion space 214. The third sensor 155 may sense information about the stick 400 inserted into the insertion space 214. The third sensor 155 may be a proximity sensor.

The PCB assembly 150 'may be mounted in the mounting space 144 in the post 140'. The window 170' may be coupled to the post 140' so as to cover the PCB assembly 150'. Window 170' may be transparent or translucent. The window 170' may be made of a white translucent material or a milky translucent material.

Window edges 1701, 1702, and 1703 may extend along the edges of window 170'. Window edges 1701, 1702, and 1703 may cover flange portions 1451, 1452, and 1453 of post 140'. Window edges 1701, 1702 and 1703 may be disposed farther forward than latch protrusion 173.

Front surface 171a and rear surface 172 of window 170' may be surrounded by window edges 1701, 1702, and 1703. The front surface 171a of the window 170' may have a concave shape to the rear. Window edges 1701, 1702, and 1703 may be disposed along the edge of window 170 'at a location between front surface 171a and rear surface 172 of window 170'.

A pair of side window edge portions 1701 may be formed at two opposite sides of window 170'. Each of the side window rim portions 1701 may have a shape elongated in an up-down direction along a corresponding one of the side edges of the window 170'. The upper end of the side window edge portion 1701 may extend into a circular shape toward the upper window edge portion 1703. A lower window rim portion 1702 may be formed at the lower portion of window 170'. The lower window rim portion 1702 may be elongated in a left-right direction along the lower edge of the window 170'. A lower window edge portion 1702 may be connected to the lower ends of the pair of side window edge portions 1701. An upper window rim portion 1703 may be formed at the upper portion 171b of the window 170'. The upper window rim portion 1703 may protrude upward from the upper portion 171b of the window 170'. The upper window rim portion 1703 may extend along the shape of the front surface 171a of the window 170'. Both ends of the upper window edge portion 1703 may be connected to or adjacent to the upper ends of the pair of side window edge portions 1701.

Window frame 160 'may cover an edge of window 170'. Window frame 160 'may be coupled to post 140'. The window frame 160 'may have a shape extending along an edge of the window 170'. The center of the window frame 160' may be open. The window frame 160' may have a shape elongated in the up-down direction. The window 170' may be disposed between the window frame 160' and the post 140'. The front surface 171a of the window 170 'may be exposed through the open center of the window frame 160'.

A pair of side window frame portions 161 may be formed at two opposite sides of the window frame 160'. Each of the side window frame portions 161 may have a shape elongated in the up-down direction. The lower window frame portion 162 may be formed at a lower portion of the window frame 160'. The lower window frame portion 162 may be elongated in the left-right direction. Both ends of the lower window frame portion 162 may be connected to lower ends of the pair of side window frame portions 161. The upper window frame part 163 may be formed at an upper portion of the window frame 160'. Both ends of the upper window frame portion 163 may be connected to upper ends of the pair of side window frame portions 161.

Referring to fig. 60 and 61, the pcb assembly 150 'may be coupled to a rear surface 172 of the window 170'. The first retaining arm 151b may protrude forward from the rear surface of the PCB 151. The first retaining arm 151b may be disposed at an upper side of the PCB 151. The first retaining arm 151b may be disposed adjacent to the third sensor 155. The first retaining arm 151b may be caught in a gap formed in an upper portion of the rear surface 172 of the window 170'. The second holding arm 151c may be disposed at the lower side of the PCB 151. The second retaining arm 151c may protrude forward from the rear surface of the PCB 151. The second retaining arm 151c may be caught in a gap formed in a lower portion of the rear surface 172 of the window 170'. The first and second retaining arms 151b and 151c may secure the window 170' in place on the PCB 151.

The window 170' may include a latching protrusion 173. The latching protrusion 173 may be formed on the opposite surface 171b of the window 170'. Latch projections 173 may protrude from each side of the rear surface 172 of the window 170'. The latching protrusion 173 may be provided in plurality, and the plurality of latching protrusions 173 may be arranged in the up-down direction. Each of the plurality of latching protrusions 173 may have a shape elongated in the up-down direction so as to correspond to the side flange portion 1451.

Referring to fig. 62-64, the latching protrusion 173 may be spaced rearward from the side window rim portion 1701 to form a gap. The latching protrusion 173 may be inserted into a gap 1454 formed in the rear side of the side flange portion 1451 in the post 140'. The latching protrusion 173 may be caught in the side flange portion 1451. The side flange portion 1451 may be inserted into the gap between the latch protrusion 173 and the side window rim portion 1701. The latching protrusion 173 may be coupled to the side flange portion 1451 and the gap 1454 in a snap-fit manner. The latching protrusion 173 may prevent the window 170 'from being separated from the post 140'.

Side window rim portion 1701 may cover side flange portion 1451. Lower window rim portion 1702 may cover lower flange portion 1452. The upper window rim portion 1703 may cover the upper flange portion 1453. Window rims 1701, 1702 and 1703 may be adhered to flange portions 1451, 1452 and 1453 of post 140' using an adhesive member. The adhesive member may be a piece of double-sided tape. When the window 170' is coupled to the post 140', the first and second retaining arms 151b and 151c may be caught by the rear surface of the window 170', and thus the PCB assembly 150' may be fixed to the window 170' at a correct position. One surface 171a or the front surface 171a of the window 170' may face the cartridge accommodating space 134. The opposite surface 171b or the rear surface 172 of the window 170 'may face the interior of the post 140'.

Thus, the window 170 'may be coupled to the post 140' in a snap-fit manner so as not to be separated from the post. In addition, the process of assembling the window 170 'to the post 140' can be simplified. In addition, the window 170 'may be stably fixed to the post 140'.

Referring to fig. 65 and 66, window frame 160' may have a shape that extends along the shape of window edges 1701, 1702, and 1703. The window frame 160 'may have an open center so as to expose the front surface 171a of the window 170'.

The front surface 171a of the window 170 'may be adhered to the post 140'. The window frame 160' may be adhered to an edge of the window 170' and may cover the edge of the window 170 '. The side window frame portion 161 may be adhered to the front surface of the side window rim portion 1701 to cover the side window rim portion 1701. The lower window frame portion 162 may be adhered to the front surface of the lower window rim portion 1702 to cover the lower window rim portion 1702. The upper window frame portion 163 may be adhered to an upper portion of the upper window rim portion 1703 to cover the upper window rim portion 1703. The upper window frame portion 163 may form the upper wall 143 of the post 140'.

The edge of front surface 171a of window 170' may protrude forward farther than window edges 1701, 1702, and 1703. The window frame 160' may be inserted into a gap between the front surface 171a of the window 170' and the sidewalls 141 and 142 of the post 140', and may contact the window edges 1701, 1702, and 1703.

Referring to fig. 66 and 67, a sensor cover 137 'may be provided on the inner sidewall 131 of the mount 130'. The sensor cover 137 'may be connected to one side of the space 134 in the mount 130'. The sensor cover 137 'may be coupled to the mounting member 130' to be connected to the inner sidewall 131 of the mounting member 130', and may form a portion of the sidewall of the mounting member 130'. The second sensor 180 may be disposed at one side of the mount 130'. The sensor cover 137' may cover the second sensor 180.

The upper wall 1371 of the sensor cover 137 'may face the upper side of the mount 130'. The upper wall 1371 of the sensor cover 137 'may be disposed on the side wall 1372 of the sensor cover 137'. The sidewall 1372 of the sensor cover 137 'may face the space 134 in the mount 130'. Side walls 1372 of sensor cover 137 'may be attached to upper wall 1371 of sensor cover 137' to form a continuous surface therewith. The side walls 1372 of the sensor cover 137 'may extend obliquely downward from the upper wall 1371 of the sensor cover 137'. The sidewall 1372 of the sensor cover 137' may surround the space 134 in the mount 130' together with the inner sidewall 131 of the mount 130 '.

The sidewall 1372 of the sensor cover 137 'may be inclined such that the space 134 in the mount 130' is gradually narrowed toward the lower side thereof. The sensing hole 137a may be formed at a portion of the sidewall 1372 of the sensor cover 137'. The sensing hole 137a may communicate with the second sensor 180. The sensing hole 137a may face the space 134 in the mount 130'.

The second flow guide 1373 may be formed near the outer circumference of the sensing hole 137a, and may protrude from the sidewall 1372 of the sensor cover 137 'toward the space 134 in the mount 130'. The second flow guide 1373 may extend along an outer circumference of the sensing hole 137 a. The width of the second flow guide 1373 protruding from the sidewall 1372 of the sensor cover 137' may be uniform. The second flow guide 1373 may be inclined in parallel with the sidewall 1372 of the sensor cover 137'.

The first passage P1 may be connected at a downstream portion thereof to the sensing hole 137a and the cartridge inlet 224 (see fig. 74). The second flow guide 1373 may surround a downstream portion of the first passage P1, and may be open toward an upstream portion of the first passage P1 (see fig. 74).

The second flow guide 1373 may be formed in a U-shape. The second flow guide 1373 may extend in a circular shape. A lower portion of the second flow guide 1373 may extend in a circular shape along an outer circumference of the lower side of the sensing hole 137 a. Two opposite side portions of the second flow guide 1373 may extend parallel to each other near opposite sides of the sensing hole 137 a.

The recess cover surface 1374 may be formed in such a manner that a portion of the sidewall 1372 of the sensor cover 137' is recessed. A recessed cover surface 1374 may be formed around the sensing hole 137 a. The sensing hole 137a may be formed at a portion of the recessed cover surface 1374. The recessed cap surface 1374 may be surrounded by a second flow guide 1373. An upper end of recessed cover surface 1374 may be attached to upper wall 1371 of sensor cover 137'. Recessed cover surface 1374 may be inclined in parallel with side wall 1372 of sensor cover 137'. Two opposite sides and lower portions of the concave cover surface 1374 may be covered by the second flow guide 1373. An upper portion of recessed cover surface 1374 may be open toward upper wall 1371 of sensor cover 137' instead of being covered by second flow guide 1373. Recessed cover surface 1374 may face space 134 in mount 130'.

The sensing frame 183 may surround the outer circumference of the second sensor 180. The sensing frame 183 may be integrally formed with the inner sidewall 131 of the mount 130'. The sensor cover 137' may be coupled and fixed to the sensing frame 183. The sensing frame 183 may have an open interior to form a space 183a therein. The second sensor 180 may face the space 183a in the sensing frame 183. The sidewall 1372 of the sensor cover 137' may cover the sensing frame 183 and the space 183a in the sensing frame 183. The sidewall 1372 of the sensor cover 137 'may be disposed between the sensing frame 183 and the space 134 in the mount 130'.

Referring to fig. 67 to 69, a front surface of the sidewall 1372 of the sensor cover 137 'may face the space 134 in the mount 130'. The rear surface of the sidewall 1372 of the sensor cover 137 'may face the second sensor 180 and the sensing frame 183 of the mount 130'.

The sensor cover bar 1375 may protrude from a rear surface of the sidewall 1372 of the sensor cover 137'. A pair of sensor cover bars 1375 may be formed to be spaced apart from opposite sides of the sensing hole 137 a. The pair of sensor cover bars 1375 may be formed in parallel with each other. The sensor cover rod 1375 may be elongated in the up-down direction.

The sensor cover hooks 1376 may be formed on the rear surface of the sidewall 1372 of the sensor cover 137'. The sensor cover hooks 1376 may be provided in pairs. Each of the pair of sensor cover hooks 1376 may protrude from a corresponding sensor cover bar of the pair of sensor cover bars 1375 in a direction intersecting a direction in which the sensor cover bar 1375 protrudes.

The sensor cover bar 1375 may be inserted into the space 183a in the sensing frame 183, and may be supported by the sensing frame 183. The sensor cover hook 1376 may be inserted into the space 183a in the sensing frame 183 together with the sensor cover rod 1375. Each of the sensor cover hooks 1376 may have an inclined end. The sensor cover hook 1376 may be caught in the sensing frame 183. The sensor cover hook 1376 may be coupled to the sensing frame 183 in a snap fit manner. The rear surface of the sidewall 1372 of the sensor cover 137' may be adhered to the front surface of the sensing frame 183 using an adhesive member.

Accordingly, the sensor cover 137 'may be easily coupled and fixed to the mount 130', and the second sensor 180 may be protected.

Referring to fig. 70 to 72, the lower housing 230' may be inserted into the cartridge accommodating space 134. The side wall 2311 of the lower case 230 'may contact the inner side wall 131 of the mount 130' in the cartridge accommodating space 134 and may be covered by the inner side wall 131. The lower housing 230 'may be surrounded and supported by the mount 130'. The lower housing 230 'may be coupled to the mount 130'.

The bottom portion 2321 of the extension 232 'may cover the upper wall 1371 of the sensor cover 137'. The bottom portion 2321 of the extension 232 'may contact the upper wall 1371 of the sensor cover 137'. The channel forming portion 2323 may be spaced upward from the sensor cover 137' to form a gap. A first upper channel portion P11 (see fig. 74) may be formed between the channel forming portion 2323 and the upper wall 1371 of the sensor cover 137'.

The first inclined wall 2313 of the lower case 230 'may cover the side wall 1372 of the sensor cover 137'. The first inclined wall 2313 and the side wall 1372 of the sensor cover 137' may have inclined surfaces corresponding to each other. One side of the mount 130 'or the sensor cover 137' may support the first inclined wall 2313.

The first inclined wall 2313 and the side wall 1372 of the sensor cover 137' may be spaced apart from each other. The second flow guide 1373 may protrude from the sensor cover 137' toward the cartridge 200' and may be in close contact with the cartridge 200 '. The second flow guide 1373 may be in contact with the first inclined wall 2313. Since the second flow guide 1373 is in contact with the first inclined wall 2313, the first inclined wall 2313 may be spaced apart from the recessed cover surface 1374 and the sensing hole 137a. The second flow guide 1373 may be referred to as a spacer 1373.

The cartridge inlet 224 may be disposed inside the second flow guide 1373. The cartridge inlet 224 may face the sensing bore 137a. The first side channel portion P12 (see fig. 74) may be formed between the sensing hole 137a and the cartridge inlet 224. The first side path portion P12 (see fig. 74) may be formed between the concave cover surface 1374 and the first inclined wall 2313. The second flow guide 1373 may surround a downstream portion of the first side channel portion P12 (refer to fig. 74) connected to the cartridge inlet 224 and the sensing hole 137a, and may be opened toward an upstream portion of the first side channel portion P12.

The guide protrusion 131b may protrude from the inner sidewall 131 of the mounting member 130' to the cartridge accommodating space 134. The guide protrusion 131b may be provided in plurality. Each of the pair of guide protrusions 131b may be disposed under a corresponding one of the pair of protruding portions 131 a. The guide protrusion 131b may be disposed adjacent to the protruding portion 131 a. Each of the guide protrusions 131b may have a shape that gradually narrows toward an upper side thereof. The guide protrusion 131b may contact with the bottom 132 of the mounting member 130' or be connected to the bottom 132.

The guide recess 221b may be formed in such a manner that a portion of the sidewall 2311 of the receiving portion 231' is recessed. The guide recess 221b may have a shape that gradually narrows toward the upper side thereof. The guide recess 221b may be recessed in a shape corresponding to the guide protrusion 131 b. The lower end of the guide recess 221b may be opened downward. The guide recess 221b may be formed below the recess 221 a. The guide recesses 221b may be provided in pairs, and the pair of guide recesses 221b may be formed in two opposite side walls 2311 of the receiving portion 231', respectively. Each of the pair of guide recesses 221b may be disposed under a corresponding one of the pair of recess portions 221 a. The pair of guide recesses 221b may be disposed adjacent to the recess portion 221 a.

The protruding portion 131a may be inserted into the recessed portion 221 a. The protruding portion 131a may be detachably engaged with the recessed portion 221a in a snap-fit manner. The guide protrusion 131b may be inserted into the guide recess 221 b. The guide protrusion 131b and the guide recess 221b may not be engaged with each other.

When cartridge 200' is inserted into space 134 in mount 130', first sloped wall 2313 may slide along side walls 1372 or second flow guides 1373 of sensor cover 137 '. When the lower case 230' is inserted into the cartridge accommodating space 134, the guide recess 221b may slide along the guide protrusion 131b while contacting the guide protrusion 131 b. The front surface 171a of the post 140' or window 170' may support one surface of the cartridge 200 '. When the cartridge 200 'is inserted into the space 134 in the mount 130', the surface of the cartridge 200 'may slide along the front surface 171a of the window 170'.

Accordingly, the protruding portion 131a and the recessed portion 221a can be easily guided to their engagement positions. In addition, the lower housing 230 'can be easily inserted into the space 134 in the mount 130' and engaged with the space 134.

Referring to fig. 73 and 74, the first path P1 may include a first upper path portion P11 and a first side path portion P12. The first upper channel portion P11 may be formed between the upper wall 1371 of the sensor cover 137 'and the extension portion 232'. The first upper channel portion P11 may be formed between the upper wall 1371 of the sensor cover 137' and the channel forming portion 2323. The first upper channel portion P11 may be formed between the second channel P2 and the first side channel portion P12. The first side channel portion P12 may be perpendicular to the second channel P2. The first side channel portion P12 may be surrounded by the second flow guide 1373 (refer to fig. 66).

The first side path portion P12 may be formed between the sidewall 1372 of the sensor cover 137' and the first inclined portion 2313. The first side path portion P12 may be formed between the concave cover surface 1374 and the first inclined portion 2313. The first side channel portion P12 may interconnect the first upper channel portion P11 and the cartridge inlet 224. The first side channel portion P12 may interconnect the first upper channel portion P11 and the sensing hole 137 a. The first side channel portion P12 may interconnect the sensing bore 137a and the cartridge inlet 224. The sensing hole 137a and the cartridge inlet 224 may face each other with the first side channel portion P12 interposed therebetween. The first side path portion P12 may be formed to be inclined downward from the first upper path portion P11.

When the user inhales air, the air may be introduced into the second passage P2 through the cap inlet 304 a. The air passing through the second passage P2 may flow to the first upper passage portion P11 and the first side passage portion P12. The air may flow obliquely from the first upper path portion P11 to the first side path portion P12. The second flow guide 1373 (see fig. 66) may guide the air flowing from the first upper channel portion P11 to the first side channel portion P12 to the sensing hole 137a and the cartridge inlet 224.

Accordingly, air may be prevented from flowing or leaking outside the sensing hole 137a and the cartridge inlet 224. In addition, the air flow efficiency can be improved. Further, the accuracy of the second sensor 180 can be improved.

Referring to fig. 75 and 76, a shaft 311 may be formed at one end of the cover 310. The shaft 311 may be elongated in a direction intersecting the cover 310. The cover 310 may pivot about an axis 311.

The surface 313 of the cover 310 may be in contact with the wand 400 (see fig. 80). The surface 313 of the cover 310 may be referred to as a front cover surface 313 or a contact surface 313. Another surface 314 of the cover 310 may be formed opposite to the surface 313 of the cover 310. The other surface 314 of the cover 310 may be referred to as a rear cover surface 314 or a support surface 314. The cover support bar 317 may protrude from the rear cover surface 314 of the cover 310. The cover support bar 317 may be elongated in the longitudinal direction of the shaft 311.

The cover rim 315 may extend along an edge of the cover 310 in a circular shape. A cover rim 315 may be formed between the end of the front cover surface 313 and the edge of the rear cover surface 314. At least a portion of the cover rim 315 may have a shape corresponding to the upper insertion hole 304 (refer to fig. 78) and the lower insertion hole 3040 (refer to fig. 78). At least a portion of the lid rim 315 may have an arcuate shape or an arched shape.

Cap toe 315a may be formed at an end of cap 310 or an end of cap rim 315. Cap toe 315a may be positioned opposite shaft 311 with respect to cap 310. The cap toe 315a may be formed to protrude outward from the front cap surface 313 to the rear cap surface 314. The cap toe 315a may have a shape corresponding to one side of the upper insertion hole 304 (see fig. 78) and one side of the lower insertion hole 3040 (see fig. 78). The cap toe 315a may have a shape corresponding to the outer peripheral surface of the upper end of the insertion space 214 (see fig. 79).

The bar grip 316 may be connected to the pivot of the cover 310 and may pivot with the cover 310. The rod grip 316 may be formed in such a way that a portion of the shaft 311 is recessed. The rod grip 316 may form one side surface of the shaft 311. The wand grip 316 may be connected to the front cover surface 313. The wand grip 316 may protrude farther than the front cover surface 313. The rod grip 316 may have a shape corresponding to one side of the outer circumferential surface of the rod 400 (see fig. 3). The rod grip 316 may be formed in such a manner that a portion of the shaft 311 is concavely recessed into a circular shape. The rod grip 316 may have a shape corresponding to one side of the outer circumferential surface of the insertion space 214 (see fig. 2) or one side of the inner circumferential surface of the inner wall 212 of the cartridge 200 or 200' (see fig. 2).

The grip recess 316a may be formed in such a manner that a portion of the shaft 311 is recessed. The rod grip 316 may surround a portion of the grip recess 316 a. The grip recess 316a may be formed in a portion where the shaft 311 is connected to the front cover surface 313. The grip recess 316a may be formed in such a manner that a portion of the shaft 311 is recessed in the shaft 311 from the front surface of the cover 310. A portion of the grip recess 316a may be concavely recessed into a circle to form a curved surface.

The spring support surface 312a may be formed in a portion of the rear cover surface 314. The spring support surface 312a may be formed in such a way that a portion of the rear cover surface 314 is recessed. The spring support surface 312a may extend in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the shaft 311. A spring 312 (see fig. 12) may be wound around the shaft 311. One side of the spring 312 (see fig. 12) may support the spring support surface 312a.

Referring to fig. 77, the cover 310 may have a shape bent to protrude in a predetermined direction. The front cover surface 313 may protrude in a predetermined direction. The front cover surface 313 may be formed in an arcuate shape or an arched shape. The front cover surface 313 may protrude in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the shaft 311.

The front cover surface 313 may include a protruding portion 313a and a boundary portion 313b. The protruding portion 313a may be a raised portion of the front cover surface 313 having an arched shape, and the boundary portion 313b may be the remaining portion of the front cover surface 313 other than the protruding portion 313 a. The front cover surface 313 may be formed as a continuous surface, and may be rounded from the protruding portion 313a to the boundary portion 313b.

The protruding portion 313a may protrude farther than the boundary portion 313b in a predetermined direction. The protruding portion 313a may be formed between a pair of the edge portions 313b. The protruding portion 313a may be spaced apart from the rod grip 316 and the grip recess 316 a. The protruding portion 313a may protrude in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the shaft 311.

The boundary portions 313b may be provided at two opposite sides of the protruding portion 313 a. Any one of the boundary portions 313b may be adjacent to the shaft 311. Any one of the boundary portions 313b may be closer to the shaft 311 than the protruding portion 313 a. Either one of the boundary portions 313b may be connected to the rod grip 316 and the grip recess 316 a. Another of the border portions 313b may be adjacent to the toe portion 315 a.

The reference line Ls may be defined as an imaginary line interconnecting the end of the protruding portion 313a and the end of the rod grip 316. The boundary portion 313b may be spaced apart from the reference line Ls.

The outer circumferential surface of one side of the bar 400 may be in close contact with the reference line Ls so as to be parallel to the reference line. An outer circumferential surface of one side of the rod 400 may pass through the grip recess 316a. When the bar 400 is in close contact with the reference line Ls, an outer circumferential surface of one side of the bar 400 may be in contact with the front cover surface 313 and the shaft 311. When the bar 400 is in close contact with the reference line Ls, the bar 400 may be in contact with the protruding portion 313a and the bar grip 316, and may be supported thereby. When the bar 400 is in close contact with the reference line Ls, the bar 400 may be spaced apart from the boundary portion 313 b. When the rod 400 is in close contact with the reference line Ls, the rod grip 316 may surround and support the outer circumferential surface of one side of the rod 400.

Referring to fig. 78, a lower insertion hole 3040 may be provided under the insertion hole 304 in the cap 300. The insertion hole 304 may be referred to as an upper insertion hole 304. The upper insert hole 304 may be formed in the upper head 340. A lower insertion hole 3040 may be formed in the lower head 330. The lower insertion hole 3040 may communicate with the upper insertion hole 304. The lower insertion hole 3040 may be disposed between the upper insertion hole 304 and the insertion space 214 (see fig. 79).

The outer peripheral insertion surface 306b may surround the outer periphery of the lower insertion hole 3040. The lower insertion hole 3040 may be opened upward and downward. The peripheral insertion surface 306b may have an arcuate shape. The peripheral insertion surface 306b may have a shape corresponding to the cover rim 315 (see fig. 75). The cover 310 and the shaft 311 may be disposed at one side of the lower insertion hole 3040.

The second rod guide 306 may protrude from the outer peripheral insertion surface 306b toward the lower insertion hole 3040. The second rod guide 306 may be disposed opposite to the shaft 311 of the cover 310 with respect to the lower insertion hole 3040. The second rod guide 306 may be inclined to gradually get closer to the shaft 311 from its upper side to its lower side. The second rod guide 306 may protrude toward the shaft 311. As the rod 400 passes through the upper insertion hole 304 and the lower insertion hole 3040, the rod 400 may slide along the second rod guide 306 while contacting the second rod guide 306.

A rod supporting protrusion 306a may be formed at a lower end of the second rod guide 306. The rod supporting protrusion 306a may be the highest portion of the second rod guide 306. The rod supporting protrusion 306a may have a shape extending in an arcuate shape into a circular shape. The rod supporting protrusion 306a may extend in a shape corresponding to one side of the outer circumferential surface of the insertion hole 304. The rod supporting protrusion 306a may extend in a shape corresponding to one side of the outer circumferential surface of the rod 400 (see fig. 80).

When the rod 400 is inserted into the insertion hole 304 and the insertion space 214, the rod supporting protrusion 306a may surround and support an outer circumferential surface of one side of the rod 400 (see fig. 80). When the rod 400 (see fig. 80) passes through the upper insertion hole 304 and the lower insertion hole 3040 is fixed, the rod 400 may be spaced apart from the outer peripheral insertion surface 306 b.

Referring to fig. 79 and 80, the cover 310 may pivot about the shaft 311 to open and close the insertion hole 304 and the insertion space 214. The cover 310 may pivot in a first direction to open the insertion hole 304 and the insertion space 214. When the cover 310 opens the insertion hole 304, the cover 310 may be inserted into the cover recess 215. The cover 310 may pivot in the second direction to close the insertion hole 304 and the insertion space 214. When the cover 310 closes the insertion hole 304, the cover 310 may be separated from the cover recess 215. The cover 310 may receive the elastic force in the second direction from the elastic member providing the elastic force. The resilient member may be a spring 312.

The rod 400 may pass through the upper insertion hole 304 and the lower insertion hole 3040, and then may be inserted into the insertion space 214. When the lower end of the bar 400 pushes the cover 310 so as to move to the insertion space 214 through the insertion hole 304, the cover 310 may pivot in a first direction. When the rod 400 is separated from the insertion space 214 and the insertion hole 304, the cover 310 may pivot in the second direction. When the cover 310 pivots in the first direction, the shaft 311 and the bar grip 316 may also pivot in the same direction.

The rod supporting protrusion 306a may be disposed opposite to the cover 310. The rod supporting protrusion 306a may protrude toward the cover 310. The rod supporting protrusion 306a may overlap the insertion space 214 in the up-down direction. The cover 310 may pivot toward the rod supporting protrusion 306a to close the opening in the insertion space 214. When the rod 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214, the cover 310 may press the rod 400 toward the rod supporting protrusion 306 a. Opposite sides of the rod 400 may be supported by the cover 310 and the rod supporting protrusions 306 a.

When the cover 310 is pivoted in the first direction to open the opening in the insertion space 214, the protruding portion 313a of the cover 310 may protrude toward the rod supporting protrusion 306 a. When the cover 310 opens the opening in the insertion space 214, the protruding portion 313a may overlap with the insertion space 214 in the up-down direction. When the rod 400 pushes the cover 310 to open the insertion space 214, the end of the rod 400 may slide along the protrusion 313a from the boundary 313b of the cover 310. When the rod 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214, the rod 400 may be in contact with the protruding portion 313a, but may not be in contact with the boundary portion 313 b. Opposite sides of the bar 400 may be supported by the protrusion portion 313a and the bar support protrusion 306 a.

The bar grip 316 may be connected to a pivot or shaft 311 of the cover 310 to pivot with the cover 310. The rod grip 316 may face upward when the cover 310 closes the insertion space 214. When the cover 310 closes the insertion space 214, the rod grip 316 may not overlap the insertion space 214 in the up-down direction. When the cover 310 opens the insertion space 214, the rod grasping portion 316 may protrude toward the rod supporting protrusion 306a and may overlap the insertion space 214 in the up-down direction. The rod grip 316 may not be caught by the rod 400 or contact the rod 400 when the rod 400 passes through the insertion hole 304 toward the insertion space 214. After the rod 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214, the rod grip 316 may support the outer circumferential surface of the rod 400.

The rod grip 316 may have a concave shape so as to correspond to a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the insertion space 214 (see fig. 75). The rod grip 316 may have a shape corresponding to a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the rod 400. The outer circumferential surface of the insertion space 214 may include a shape corresponding to the outer circumferential surface of the rod 400. When the cover 310 opens the insertion space 214, the rod grip 316 may be parallel or aligned with a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the insertion space 214. The inner circumferential surface of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 and the rod grip 316 may be in close contact with the outer circumferential surface of the rod 400 inserted into the insertion space 214, thereby supporting or surrounding the outer circumferential surface of the rod 400.

When the cover 310 opens the insertion space 214, the rod supporting protrusion 306a may face the region between the protruding portion 313a and the rod grip 316. When the cover 310 opens the insertion space 214, the rod supporting protrusion 306a may be located at a height corresponding to a position between the protruding portion 313a and the rod grip 316. The rod 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 may be in contact with and supported by all of the protruding portion 313a, the rod grip 316, and the rod supporting protrusion 306 a.

When the cover 310 opens the insertion space 214, the protruding portion 313a, the rod grip 316, and the outer circumferential surface of the lower portion of the insertion space 214 may be parallel to each other. The rod 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 may be in contact with and supported by all of the protruding portion 313a, the rod grip 316, and the outer circumferential surface of the lower portion of the insertion space 214.

The cover support wall 307 may be formed in the cap 300 at a position adjacent to the cover 310. The cover support wall 307 may be disposed opposite the rod support protrusion 306a with respect to the lower insertion hole 3040. The cover support wall 307 may face the downward insertion hole 3040. The cover support wall 307 may be disposed adjacent to the underside of the shaft 311.

When the cover 310 pivots in the first direction to open the insertion hole 304, the cover support bar 317 may contact the cover support wall 307 and be supported by the cover support wall 307. When the cover support bar 317 contacts the cover support wall 307, further movement of the cover 310 in the first direction may be prevented. When the cover support bar 317 is supported by the cover support wall 307, the cover 310 may be spaced apart from the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 surrounding the cover recess 215, instead of being in contact with the inner wall 212.

The width W10 or diameter W10 of the lower end of the insertion space 214 may be smaller than the width W20 or diameter W20 of the insertion hole 304. The width direction may be a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the insertion space 214. When the cover 310 opens the insertion hole 304, the distance W10 in the width direction between the rod grasping portion 316 and the rod supporting protrusion 306a may be approximately equal to the width W10 or the diameter W10 of the insertion space 214. When the cover 310 opens the insertion hole 304, a distance W10 in the width direction between the protruding portion 313a of the front cover surface 313 and the rod supporting protrusion 306a may be approximately equal to the width W10 or the diameter W10 of the insertion space 214.

The width of the insertion space 214 may be gradually reduced toward the lower side thereof. The insertion space 214 may have a tapered shape. The width W10 or diameter W10 of the lower end of the insertion space 214 may be smaller than the width W30 or diameter W30 of the upper end of the insertion space 214. The outer wall 211 and the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 surrounding the insertion space 214 may be inclined such that the distance between the outer wall 211 and the inner wall 212 is gradually decreased downward.

The diameter W10 of the lower end of the insertion space 214 may be approximately equal to the diameter W10 of the outer circumferential surface of the rod 400. The diameter W20 of the insertion hole 304 may be larger than the diameter W10 of the outer circumferential surface of the rod 400. The diameter W30 of the upper end of the insertion space 214 may be greater than the diameter W10 of the outer circumferential surface of the rod 400. Based on the width direction, the distance W10 between the rod grasping portion 316 and the rod supporting protrusion 306a may be approximately equal to the diameter W10 of the outer circumferential surface of the rod 400. Based on the width direction, the distance W10 between the protruding portion 313a of the front cover surface 313 and the rod supporting protrusion 306a may be approximately equal to the diameter W10 of the outer circumferential surface of the rod 400.

When the rod 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214, the rod 400 may pass through the insertion hole 304 and may slide downward while contacting at least one of the insertion hole wall 305, the shaft 311, the rod grip 316, the front cover surface 313, the second rod guide 306, or the rod supporting protrusion 306 a. When the rod 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214, the rod 400 may slide downward along the outer circumferential surface of the insertion space 214.

When the rod 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214, the protruding portion 313a of the front cover surface 313 may contact one side of the outer circumferential surface of the rod 400 and support one side of the outer circumferential surface of the rod 400. When the rod 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214, the rod grip 316 (see fig. 75 and 77) may surround and support a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the rod 400. When the rod 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214, the rod supporting protrusion 306a (see fig. 78) may surround and support a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the rod 400. When the rod 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214, the outer wall 211 and the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 surrounding the lower end of the insertion space 214 may be in close contact with the lower end of the rod 400 and surround the lower end of the rod 400.

Accordingly, the rod 400 can be easily inserted into the insertion space 214. Further, in a state where the rod 400 is completely inserted into the insertion space 214, the position of the rod 400 can be stably fixed.

Referring to fig. 81, light LT may be emitted from a light source 153 of the PCB assembly 150' (see fig. 59). The first container 210 may be formed of a transparent material or a translucent material through which the light LT passes. The sidewall 301 of the cap 300 may be formed of a transparent material or a translucent material through which the light LT passes.

At least a portion of the light LT emitted from the light source 153 may travel toward the outer wall 211 of the first container 210. The light LT traveling toward the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 may be defined as first light LT1. At least a portion of the light LT emitted from the light source 153 may travel toward the upper wall 213 of the first container 210 and the cap inlet 304 a. The light LT traveling toward the upper wall 213 of the first container 210 and the cap inlet 304a may be defined as the second light LT2.

The cap inlet 304a may be formed at a portion of the upper end of the cap 300. The cap inlet 304a may include a first cap inlet 3041. The cap inlet 304a may include a second cap inlet 3042. The cap inlet 304a may include a third cap inlet 3043. The first cap inlet 3041 may be located above the second cap inlet 3042. The second cap inlet 3042 may be located between the first cap inlet 3041 and the third cap inlet 3043. The third cap inlet 3043 may be located below the second cap inlet 3042. The second cap inlet 3042 may communicate with the first cap inlet 3041 and the third cap inlet 3043. The first cap inlet 3041 may be in communication with the outside of the aerosol-generating device. The third cap inlet 3043 may be connected to an upper end of the second passage P2.

The inlet wall 308 may be formed to have a height corresponding to the cap inlet 304 a. The inlet wall 308 may be formed in the heads 330 and 340 of the cap 300. The inlet wall 308 may cover or surround one side of the cap inlet 304 a. An upper portion of the sidewall 301 of the cap 300 may cover or surround the other side of the cap inlet 304 a. Cap inlet 304a may be surrounded by an upper portion of sidewall 301 of cap 300 and inlet wall 308. The first container 210 may be located between the cap inlet 304a and the light source 153.

The inlet wall 308 may include a first inlet wall 3081, a second inlet wall 3082, and a third inlet wall 3083. The first inlet wall 3081 may be formed at a height corresponding to the first cap inlet 3041. The first inlet wall 3081 may cover or surround one side of the first cap inlet 3041. The second inlet wall 3082 may be disposed below the first inlet wall 3081. The second inlet wall 3082 may be disposed between the first inlet wall 3081 and the third inlet wall 3083. The second inlet wall 3082 may be connected to the first inlet wall 3081 and the third inlet wall 3083. The second inlet wall 3082 may be formed at a height corresponding to the second cap inlet 3042. The second inlet wall 3082 may cover or surround one side of the second cap inlet 3042. The third inlet wall 3083 may be disposed below the second inlet wall 3082. The third inlet wall 3083 may be formed at a height corresponding to the third cap inlet 3043. The third inlet wall 3083 may cover or surround one side of the third cap inlet 3043.

The light shielding member 307 may protrude from the sidewall 301 of the cap 300 toward the inside of the cap inlet 304 a. The light shielding member 307 may be disposed above the second passage P2. The light shielding member 307 may be disposed between the cap inlet 304a and the second passage P2. The light shielding member 307 may be disposed above the upper wall 213 of the first container 210. The light shielding member 307 may be made of a material that does not transmit light.

The light shielding member 307 may be formed at positions corresponding to the third cap inlet 3043 and the third inlet wall 3083. The light shielding member 307 may protrude from an upper portion of the sidewall 301 of the cap 300 to the third cap inlet 3043. The light shielding member 307 may be disposed between the second cap inlet 3042 and the second passage P2. The side surfaces of the light shielding member 307 may face the third cap inlet 3043 and the third inlet wall 3083. The third cap inlet 3043 may be surrounded by the light shield 307 and the third inlet wall 3083. The light shielding member 307 may be disposed under the first and second cap inlets 3041 and 3042, and may cover at least a portion of the lower portions of the first and second cap inlets 3041 and 3042.

The width of the light shielding member 307 protruding toward the third cap inlet 3043 may be approximately equal to or approximately equal to the width of the first cap inlet 3041. The first cap inlet 3041 may be entirely overlapped with the light shielding member 307 in the up-down direction. The second inlet wall 3082 and the third inlet wall 3083 may not overlap the light shielding member 307 in the up-down direction. The end of the light shielding member 307 and the end of the first inlet wall 3081 may cross or overlap each other in the up-down direction.

The first inlet wall 3081 may protrude farther toward the cap inlet 304a than the second inlet wall 3082. The second inlet wall 3082 may protrude farther toward the cap inlet 304a than the third inlet wall 3083. The first, second and third cap inlets 3041, 3042 and 3043 may be disposed such that their centers are not aligned with each other.

The second inlet wall 3082 may be disposed above the third cap inlet 3043 and may cover a portion of the third cap inlet 3043. The third cap inlet 3043 may overlap the second inlet wall 3082 in the up-down direction. The third cap inlet 3043 and the second cap inlet 3042 may be connected to each other. The first inlet wall 3081 may be disposed over the third cap inlet 3043 and the second cap inlet 3042, and may cover a portion of the third cap inlet 3043. The third cap inlet 3043 may overlap the first inlet wall 3081 in the up-down direction. The third cap inlet 3043 may completely overlap the first inlet wall 3081 and the second inlet wall 3082 in the up-down direction.

The first light LT1 emitted from the light source 153 may pass through the first container 210 and the sidewall 301 of the cap 300, and may be provided to the outside. The second light LT2 emitted from the light source 153 may pass through the first container 210 and may travel toward the cap inlet 304 a. A portion of the second light LT2 may collide with the lower end of the light blocking member 307 instead of passing through the third cap inlet 3043, may be absorbed or reflected by the lower side of the light blocking member 307, and may then be provided to the outside through the sidewall 301 of the cap 300. A portion of the second light LT2 may pass through the third cap inlet 3043, and may collide with and be absorbed by the light shielding member 307, or may be reflected to the inlet walls 3081, 3082, and 3083. The size (e.g., height or width) of the light shielding member 307 may be set such that the second light LT2 emitted from the light source 153 collides with the light shielding member 307.

Accordingly, the light emitted from the light source 153 may pass through the first container 210 and the sidewall 301 of the cap 300, and then may be provided to the outside. Further, the light emitted from the light source 153 can be prevented from leaking to the outside through the cap inlet 304 a.

Referring to fig. 1 to 81, a cartridge according to one aspect of the present disclosure may include: a container 210 including an outer wall 211 surrounding a space and an inner wall 212 configured to partition the space surrounded by the outer wall 211 into a first chamber C1 opened at one side and an insertion space 214 opened at both sides; a lower housing 230', the lower housing 230' being coupled to the outer wall 211 of the container 210 at the open side of the first chamber C1; a first frame 241 covering an open side of the first chamber C1, wherein the first frame 241 is coupled to the lower case 230' at one side thereof; a second frame 242 extending from the other side of the first frame and defining a second chamber C2 in the lower housing 230 'communicating with the insertion space 214, wherein one side of the second frame is supported by the lower housing 230', wherein the other side of the second frame 242 supports the inner wall 212 of the container 210; a core 261, the core 261 being installed in the second chamber C2 and communicating with the first chamber C1; and a heater 262, the heater 262 being configured to heat the core 261.

Furthermore, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the cartridge may further comprise: a latch recess 2419, the latch recess 2419 being recessed into one side of the first frame 241; and a latch hook 2329, the latch hook 2329 protruding from the lower housing 230' and being inserted into the latch recess 2419 to support the first frame 241.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the lower case 230 'may include a receiving portion 231' receiving and supporting the second frame 242 and an extending portion 232 'extending from the receiving portion 231' to support the bottom of the first frame 241 and provided with a latch hook 2329.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the inner wall 212 of the container 210 may press the second frame 242 downward, and the first frame 241 may be supported by the extension portion 232' and may press the latch hook 2329 upward.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the extension portion 232' may include a portion supporting the bottom of the first frame 241 at a position between the latch hook 2329 and the inner wall 212 of the container 210.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the second frame 242 may include a second inclined wall 2423 extending toward the first frame 241 to be inclined in an outward direction of the second chamber C2, and the lower case 230 'may include a support bar 2316 which does not protrude toward the inside of the lower case 230' and is inclined at a slope corresponding to the second inclined wall 2423 to support the second inclined wall 2423.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the cartridge may further include a sealing member 250' inserted into a gap between the open side of the first chamber C1 and the first frame 241 to block the open side of the first chamber C1.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the sealing member 250' may include a first sealing portion 251 extending along the outer wall 211 of the container 210 and a second sealing portion 252 extending from the first sealing portion 251 along the inner wall 212 of the container 210.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the sealing member 250' may include at least one sealing link 2531 extending from the inner wall 212 of the container 210 toward the outer wall 211 of the container 210 to interconnect the first and second sealing portions 251 and 252.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the seal link 2531 may be one of a plurality of seal links, and the plurality of seal links 2531 may be radially arranged around the second seal portion 252.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the cartridge may further include at least one sealing hook 2415 protruding from the first frame 241 to engage with the first sealing portion 251.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the at least one sealing hook 2415 may support an inner circumferential surface of the first sealing part 251.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the seal link 2531 may be one of a plurality of seal links, and the at least one seal hook 2415 may be disposed between the plurality of seal links 2531.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the second sealing portion 252 may be interposed between the inner wall 212 of the container 210 and the second frame 242.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the cartridge may further include a frame rim 2412 protruding upward from and extending along an edge of the first frame 241. The first sealing portion 251 may include a fitting groove 254 to allow the frame rim 2412 to be inserted into the fitting groove 254.

An aerosol-generating device according to an aspect of the present disclosure may comprise the cartridge and the mount 130' described above, with a space provided in the mount 130' to receive the lower housing 230' inserted therein. The lower housing 230 'may be detachably coupled to the mount 130'.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the aerosol-generating device may further include a guide recess 221b and a guide protrusion 131b, the guide recess 221b being formed to be recessed into one side of the lower case 230 'and gradually narrowing toward an upper side thereof, the guide protrusion 131b protruding from one side of the mount 130' and being formed to gradually narrow toward an upper side thereof to be inserted into the guide recess 221 b.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the aerosol-generating device may further include a recess portion 221a and a protruding portion 131a, the recess portion 221a being formed to be recessed into one side of the lower case 230 'at a position adjacent to the guide recess 221b, the protruding portion 131a protruding from one side of the mount 130' so as to engage with the recess portion 221a in a snap-fit manner.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the aerosol-generating device may further include a first inclined wall 2313 formed at one side of the lower case 230 'and inclined such that the lower case 230' gradually widens from its lower side toward its upper side. The mount 130' may include a portion inclined in a shape corresponding to the first inclined wall 2313 to support the first inclined wall 2313.

Certain embodiments of the above disclosure or other embodiments are not mutually exclusive or different from each other. Any or all of the elements of the above disclosed embodiments may be combined with one another or with one another in configuration or function.

For example, the configuration "a" described in one embodiment of the present disclosure and the drawing and the configuration "B" described in another embodiment of the present disclosure and the drawing may be combined with each other. That is, although the combination between the configurations is not directly described, the combination is possible except the case where the combination is not described.

While embodiments have been described with reference to a number of exemplary embodiments thereof, it should be understood that numerous other modifications and embodiments can be devised by those skilled in the art that will fall within the scope of the principles of this disclosure. More particularly, various variations and modifications are possible in the component parts and/or arrangements of the subject combination arrangement within the scope of the disclosure, the drawings and the appended claims. In addition to variations and modifications in the component parts and/or arrangements, alternative uses will also be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A cartridge, the cartridge comprising:

a container including an outer wall surrounding a space and an inner wall configured to partition the space surrounded by the outer wall into a first chamber opened at one side and an insertion space opened at both sides;

a lower housing coupled to the outer wall of the container at an open side of the first chamber;

a first frame covering the open side of the first chamber, wherein the first frame is coupled to the lower housing at one side thereof;

a second frame extending from the other side of the first frame and defining a second chamber in the lower housing in communication with the insertion space, wherein one side of the second frame is supported by the lower housing, wherein the other side of the second frame supports the inner wall of the container;

A core disposed in the second chamber and in communication with the first chamber; and

a heater configured to heat the wick.

2. The cartridge of claim 1, further comprising:

a latch recess recessed into one side of the first frame;

a latch hook protruding from the lower housing, wherein the latch hook is inserted into the latch recess to support the first frame.

3. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein the lower housing comprises:

a receiving portion that receives and supports the second frame; and

and an extension portion extending from the receiving portion to support a bottom of the first frame, wherein the extension portion is provided with the latch hook.

4. A cartridge according to claim 3, wherein the inner wall of the container presses down on the second frame, and

wherein the first frame is supported by the extension portion and presses the latch hook upward.

5. A cartridge according to claim 3, wherein the extension portion comprises a portion that supports a bottom of the first frame at a location between the latching hook and the inner wall of the container.

6. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the second frame includes a second sloped wall extending toward the first frame to slope in an outward direction of the second chamber, and

wherein the lower case includes a support bar protruding toward an inside of the lower case, wherein the support bar is inclined at a slope corresponding to the second inclined wall to support the second inclined wall.

7. The cartridge of claim 1, further comprising:

a sealing member inserted into a gap between the open side of the first chamber and the first frame to block the open side of the first chamber.

8. The cartridge of claim 7, wherein the sealing member comprises:

a first sealing portion extending along the outer wall of the container; and

a second sealing portion extending from the first sealing portion along the inner wall of the container.

9. The cartridge of claim 8, wherein the sealing member comprises at least one sealing link extending from the inner wall of the container toward the outer wall of the container to interconnect the first and second sealing portions.

10. The cartridge of claim 9, wherein the seal link is one of a plurality of seal links, and the plurality of seal links are radially disposed about the second seal portion.

11. The cartridge of claim 9, further comprising:

at least one sealing hook protruding from the first frame to engage with the first sealing portion.

12. The cartridge of claim 11, wherein the at least one sealing hook supports an inner peripheral surface of the first sealing portion.

13. The cartridge of claim 11, wherein the seal link is one of a plurality of seal links, and

wherein the at least one sealing hook is disposed between the plurality of sealing links.

14. The cartridge of claim 8, wherein the second sealing portion is interposed between the inner wall of the container and the second frame.

15. The cartridge of claim 14, further comprising:

a frame rim protruding upwardly from and extending along an edge of the first frame,

wherein the first sealing portion includes a fitting groove to allow the frame rim to be inserted into the fitting groove.