JP2023514196A - aerosol generator - Google Patents

Abstract

An aerosol generating device is disclosed. The aerosol generating device of the present disclosure includes a first container and a second container including a plurality of compartmentalized chambers rotatably coupled to the first container. The first container includes a cylinder having a space for storing a liquid substance, and a rotation restricting part formed on the outer circumference of the cylinder. [Selection drawing] Fig. 1

Description

The present disclosure relates to aerosol generating devices.

An aerosol generator is for extracting a predetermined component from a medium or substance via an aerosol. The medium can contain substances of various constituents. The substance contained in the medium can be a flavoring substance of various constituents. For example, substances contained in the medium can include nicotine ingredients, herbal ingredients, and/or coffee ingredients, and the like. In recent years, much research has been carried out on such aerosol generating devices.

It is an object of the present disclosure to provide the user with a medium that maintains optimum quality, without cartridge replacement, rather than a medium whose life is shortened with use or deteriorated by exposure to outside air.

Another object of the present disclosure is to provide the user with other media according to the user's preferences without cartridge replacement.

Yet another object of the present disclosure is to extend the alternation period of the medium.

Yet another object of the present disclosure is to prevent deterioration of unused media.

Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide the user with other media while the cartridge is installed in the device.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above objects, the first container includes a first container and a second container rotatably coupled to the first container, the first container being a storable space. and a rotation restricting portion formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a cartridge including a first container and a second container, a housing having therein a storage space into which the cartridge is inserted, and a connector arranged in the storage space, The first container includes a first rotation restriction formed on an outer surface, and the connector provides the aerosol generation device including a second rotation restriction that engages with the first rotation restriction.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the user is provided with a medium that maintains optimum quality, rather than a medium whose life is shortened due to use or deteriorated due to exposure to external air, without cartridge replacement. can do.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide the user with other media according to the user's preference without replacing the cartridge.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the medium replacement cycle can be extended.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, deterioration of unused medium can be prevented.

According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, other media can be provided to the user while the cartridge is installed in the device.

Further scope of applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the detailed description provided below. However, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, the detailed description and specific examples such as the preferred embodiment of the disclosure are given by way of illustration only. should be understood as

The above and other objects, features and other features of the present disclosure will be clearly understood from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 1 illustrates an example aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. For the sake of simplicity of description with reference to the drawings, the same or similar components are given the same reference numerals and redundant description thereof is omitted.

The suffixes "module" and "unit" for components used in the following description are for ease of description only and have no special meaning or role.

In this disclosure, those familiar to those skilled in the art are omitted for brevity. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings are intended to facilitate understanding of various technical features, and that the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the accompanying drawings. Accordingly, this disclosure should be construed to include all modifications, equivalents and alternatives in addition to those specifically disclosed in the accompanying drawings.

Terms including ordinal numbers such as first, second, etc. can be used to describe various components, but it should be understood that the components are not limited by the terms. The terms are only used to distinguish one component from another.

When a component is referred to as being "coupled" to another component, it will be understood that there may be other components in between. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as being "directly coupled" to another component, it will be understood that there are no other components in between.

Singular references include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Hereinafter, the direction of the aerosol generator is defined based on the orthogonal coordinate system shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, 5 and 6. FIG. In a Cartesian coordinate system, the x-axis direction can be defined as the left-right direction of the aerosol generator. Here, the direction toward +x may mean the left direction, and the direction toward −x may mean the right direction, with respect to the origin. And the y-axis direction can be defined as the front-back direction of the aerosol generator. Here, with respect to the origin, the direction toward +y can mean the front side direction, and the direction toward -y can mean the rear side direction. And the z-axis direction can be defined as the vertical direction of the aerosol generator. Here, the direction toward +z can mean the upward direction, and the direction toward -y can mean the downward direction with respect to the origin.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the housing 10 may have a receiving space 11 inside and be open on one side. The upper case 20 may be mounted on the upper portion of the housing 10 (hereinafter referred to as upper housing 13). An upper case 20 can surround the upper housing 13 . The opening O can be formed by vertically opening the upper case 20 . The opening O can communicate with the accommodation space 11 . The cartridge 30 can be inserted into the accommodation space 11 of the housing 10 . The aerosol can be generated inside the cartridge 30, pass through the inside of the cartridge 30, and be discharged to the outside.

An opening O may be formed in the upper surface 21 of the upper case 20 . A top surface 21 of the upper case 20 may be arranged above the housing 10 . The side surfaces 22 of the upper case 20 can extend along the perimeter of the top surface 21 . Sides 22 of upper case 20 may surround sides of upper housing 13 . The head cover 23 can be part of the top surface 21 of the upper case 20 . Head cover 23 may cover the top of container head 33 .

A mounting groove 27 may be formed in the side surface 22 of the upper case 20 . The mounting groove 27 may be formed inside the side surface 22 of the upper case 20 .

The mounting projection 17 can project outward from the upper housing 13 . The mounting protrusion 17 can protrude outward from the side surface of the upper housing 13 .

The mounting protrusion can be inserted into the mounting groove 27 . The mounting protrusion 17 and the mounting groove 27 may be formed at positions corresponding to each other. A plurality of mounting protrusions 17 and mounting grooves 27 may be formed.

A cartridge 30 may be disposed in the receiving space 11 . Cartridge 30 can include a first container 31 and a second container 32 . The first container 31 can include a chamber containing liquid. The second container 32 can include a chamber containing the medium.

The second container 32 can include a chamber containing the medium. The second container 32 can be connected or coupled to the first container 31 . The second container 32 can be arranged above the first container 31 .

The second container 32 can be rotatably connected or coupled to the first container 31 . The second container 32 can be arranged above the first container 31 . The first container 31 and the second container 32 can have approximately the same diameter as each other.

The first guide slit 316 may be formed on the outer circumference of the first container 31 . The first guide slit 316 may be recessed inward from the outer circumference of the first container 31 . The first guide slit 316 may extend vertically. The first guide slit 316 may extend from the upper end to the lower end of the outer peripheral surface of the first container 31 . Hereinafter, the first guide slit 316 is also called the first guide rail 316 .

A second guide slit 326 may be formed on the outer circumference of the second container 32 . The second guide slit 326 may be recessed inward from the outer circumference of the second container 32 . The second guide slit 326 may extend vertically. The second guide slit 326 may extend from a predetermined height to the lower end of the outer peripheral surface of the second container 32 . The second guide slit 236 is hereinafter also referred to as the second guide rail 326 .

When the second container 32 is rotated to a predetermined position, the second guide slits 326 can be aligned with the first guide slits 316 . A lower end of the second guide slit 326 may be connected to an upper end of the first guide slit 316 at the predetermined position.

The second guide slit 326 may include a portion that gradually widens downward. The second guide slit 326 may have a maximum width at the lower end of the second container 32 . The width of the second guide slit 326 gradually decreases upward from the lower end, and a constant width can be maintained from a predetermined height. The width of the lower end of the second guide slit 326 may be the same as the width of the upper end of the first guide slit 316 . The width of the lower end and/or the width of the upper end of the first guide slit 316 may be the widest.

A plurality of first guide slits 316 may be arranged along the circumference of the first container 31 . A plurality of second guide slits 326 may be arranged along the circumference of the second container 32 .

The guide slits 316, 326 can be referred to as guide rails, guide channels or guide grooves.

The fixing groove 317 may be formed on the outer circumference of the first container 31 . The fixing groove 317 may be recessed inward from the outer circumference of the first container 31 . The fixing groove 317 may be formed at a position separated from the first guide slit 316 . The fixing groove 317 may be formed at a position spaced outward from the first guide slit 316 . A fixing protrusion 117 formed at the bottom of the receiving space 11 may be inserted into the fixing groove 317 (see FIG. 3).

The fixing groove 317 may extend in the circumferential direction of the cylinder 310 . The length of the fixing groove 317 may be greater than the width. The fixing protrusion 117 may have a length and width corresponding to the fixing groove 317 .

A plurality of fixing grooves 317 may be provided. The fixing groove 317 may include a first fixing groove 317 positioned relatively lower and a second fixing groove 317 positioned relatively higher than the first fixing groove 317 . The second fixing groove 317 can be arranged closer to the second container 32 than the first fixing groove 317 . The first fixing groove 317 and the second fixing groove 317 may be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction.

A plurality of first fixing grooves 317 may be provided. A plurality of second fixing grooves 317 may be provided.

Alternatively, a fixing protrusion may be formed on the outer circumference of the first container 31 and a fixing groove may be formed on the bottom of the receiving space 11 . A fixing protrusion formed on the outer peripheral surface of the first container 31 may be inserted into a fixing groove formed in the lower portion of the receiving space 11 .

Hereinafter, the fixed groove 317 or fixed protrusion formed on the outer peripheral surface of the first container 31 will be referred to as a first rotation restricting portion 317, and the fixed protrusion 117 or fixed groove formed in the lower portion of the accommodation space 11 will be referred to as a second rotation restricting portion. Also called 117.

Cartridge 30 , on the other hand, may include a container head 33 positioned above second container 32 . The container head 33 can extend upward along the outer peripheral surface of the second container 32 . The container head 33 can have an open top shape. The container head 33 can be partially open on the side. The container head 33 can open continuously in an "L" shape at the top and side.

Engaging protrusions 337 may be formed on the outer surface of container head 33 . The engaging projections 337 can protrude from the outer surface of the container head 33 . The engaging protrusion 337 may protrude outward from one side surface. The engaging protrusion 337 can be engaged with an engaging groove 137 formed on the upper side of the accommodation space 11 (see FIG. 5).

Cartridge 30 , on the other hand, may include a mouthpiece 34 that is pivotally connected or coupled to container head 33 . The mouthpiece 34 may have an inhalation channel 343 (see FIG. 3) formed therein. The suction channel 343 can communicate with the second suction port 341 and the second discharge port 342 (see FIG. 5). The suction channel 343 can be called the channel 343 or the second channel 343 for convenience.

The mouthpiece 34 can be exposed to the outside through the opening of the container head 33 . When the mouthpiece 34 is inserted into the housing space 11 , the mouthpiece 34 can be exposed to the outside through the opening O of the upper case 20 . Mouthpiece 34 may include a shape corresponding to opening O. The mouthpiece 34 can pivot inside the opening O.

The sealing cap 35 can protrude from the mouthpiece 34 to the outside. A sealing cap 35 can be coupled to one side of the mouthpiece 34 . The sealing cap 35 can be arranged to protrude in the pivot direction of the mouthpiece 34 .

A seat 14 may be formed in the upper housing 13 . The seat portion 14 can be recessed downward from the upper housing 13 . The seat 14 can have a shape corresponding to the mouthpiece 34 . When the cartridge 30 is placed in the accommodation space 11, the mouthpiece 34 can be seated on the seat 14 and accommodated when the mouthpiece 34 pivots and reaches a certain position.

The attachment/detachment groove 347 may be recessed inward from the side of the mouthpiece 34 . The attachment/detachment protrusion 147 may protrude inward from the side surface of the seating portion 14 . The attachment/detachment protrusion 147 may be detachably inserted into the attachment/detachment groove 347 . When the mouthpiece 34 pivots and is seated on the seat 14, the attachment/detachment protrusion 147 is inserted into the attachment/detachment groove 347, and the mouthpiece 34 can be fixed at the seated position. When the mouthpiece 34 pivots in the opposite direction, the attachment/detachment protrusion 147 is separated from the attachment/detachment groove 347 and the mouthpiece 34 can be separated from the seat 14 .

The dial 43 can be rotatably arranged inside the housing 10 . At least a portion of the dial 43 may be exposed outside the housing 10 . A dial 43 can be positioned adjacent to the upper housing 13 . The dial 43 can be rotated to rotate the second container 32 .

Referring to FIG. 3, the cartridge 30 can be vertically inserted into the accommodating space 11 (see FIG. 2) of the housing 10. As shown in FIG. The battery 50 is housed inside the housing 10 and can be arranged side by side with the housing space 11 . The gear assembly 40 is housed inside the housing 10 and can be placed above the battery 50 . The seat 14 can be arranged side by side with the accommodation space 11 . The seat 14 can be arranged above the battery 50 .

The first container 31 may include a liquid chamber 311 and an evaporation chamber 312 therein. A pre-vaporized formulation can be contained in liquid chamber 311 . The pre-vaporization formulation may be liquid. A wick 313 can be placed inside the evaporation chamber 312 . The core 313 may be elongated in the front-rear direction. A heater 314 can be located inside the evaporation chamber 312 . A heater 314 may be positioned around the wick 313 to heat the wick 313 . A heater 314 surrounds the core 313 and can have a coil shape.

Pre-vaporized formulation can be absorbed from liquid chamber 311 into wick 313 and flow into vaporization chamber 312 . Heater 314 can heat wick 313 to vaporize the pre-vaporization formulation absorbed by wick 313 to form an aerosol.

Evaporation channel 318 may communicate with evaporation chamber 312 . An evaporation channel 318 may be formed above the evaporation chamber 312 . Evaporation channel 318 may be positioned above wick 313 and heater 314 . The evaporation channel 318 can be positioned in the longitudinal direction of the container shaft 325 that is elongated in the vertical direction. Evaporation channel 318 may be positioned on an extension line of container axis 325 .

The second container 32 may include a plurality of chambers 321 and 322 separated from each other. The plurality of chambers 321 and 322 can be referred to as a first granulation chamber 321 and a second granulation chamber 322, respectively. Although only the first and second granule chambers 321 and 322 will be described below for convenience, the second container 32 may include a plurality of chambers 321, 322, . . . can include For example, multiple chambers 321, 322, . . . may be four.

The second container 32 can rotate around a container shaft 325 that is elongated in the vertical direction. The container axis 325 can be arranged in the center of the second container 32 . The container shaft 325 can be arranged vertically. The container shaft 325 can rotatably support the second container 32 . The second container 32 can rotate around the container axis 325 .

The container shaft 325 can include a vertically extending rotating shaft 3251 . The container shaft 325 can include a first disc 3253 positioned on top of the first container 31 . The rotating shaft 3251 and the first disc 3253 may be connected to each other. The rotating shaft 3251 and the first disk 3253 may be integrally formed. The first disc 3253 can be referred to as the first flange 3253 .

The container shaft 325 can be coupled or glued to the first container 31 . A container axle 325 can be fixed to the first container 31 . The first disk 3253 may be placed on the top of the first container 31 . The first disk 3253 can be combined or glued with the first container 31 . A first disk 3253 can be fixed to the first container 31 .

A first disk hole 3259 may be formed in the first disk 3253 . The first disk hole 3259 may be connected or communicated with the first connection channel 319 . The first disc hole 3259 may communicate with the lower chamber hole 323 depending on the rotational position of the second container 32 .

The rotating shaft 3251 can be arranged inside the second container 32 . A rotating shaft 3251 can be arranged between the plurality of chambers 321 , 322 . The rotating shaft 3251 can be arranged in the center of the second container 32 . The second container 32 can rotate around the rotation axis 3251 .

The rotating shaft 3251 can extend vertically. The rotating shaft 3251 may protrude upward from the first disk 3253 .

A second disk 327 can be placed on top of the second container 32 . A second disk 327 can cover the top of the second container 32 . A second disk 327 can be arranged above the plurality of chambers 321 , 322 . The second disc 327 can be referred to as a second flange 327 .

A second disc 327 can be coupled with the container shaft 325 . The second disc 327 can be coupled to the rotating shaft 3251 . The second disk 327 can be fixed to the rotating shaft 3251 .

The second disc 327 can be coupled or glued with the container head 33 . A second disk 327 can be fixed to the container head 33 .

The first container 31 and container head 33 can be connected via a container shaft 325 . The first container 31 and the container head 33 can be fixed in relative rotational position. The first container 31, the container head 33 and the container shaft 325 can be fixed together.

The second container 32 can rotate around the container axis 325 . The second container 32 can rotate with respect to the first container 31 . The second container 32 can rotate with respect to the container head 33 .

A plurality of chambers 321 and 322 may be arranged along the rotating direction of the second container 32 around the container axis 325 . A medium can be contained within a plurality of chambers 321 , 322 . The container shaft 325 can be said to be the rotation shaft of the second container 32 .

A lower chamber hole 323 may be formed below the first granulation chamber 321 . A lower chamber hole 323 may be formed below the second granulation chamber 322 . An upper chamber hole 324 may be formed above the first granulation chamber 321 . An upper chamber hole 324 may be formed above the second granulation chamber 322 .

The first container 31 and the second container 32 may be connected to each other through the first connection channel 319 . The first connecting channel 319 can be located between the first container 31 and the second container 32 . The first connection channel 319 may be positioned above the evaporation channel 318 and communicate with the evaporation channel 318 .

The first connection channel 319 may be connected to one of the plurality of chambers 321 and 322 of the second container 32 . The first connection channel 319 may be selectively connected to one of the plurality of chambers 321 and 322 of the second container 32 . As the second container 32 rotates, the first connection channel 319 may be connected to one of the plurality of chambers 321 and 322 of the second container 32 . The first connection channel 319 may be connected to the lower chamber hole 323 formed at the bottom of the first granule chamber 321 . The first connection channel 319 may be connected to the lower chamber hole 323 formed at the bottom of the second granulation chamber 322 .

Among the plurality of chambers, remaining chambers or chambers that are not connected to the first connection channel 319 (hereinafter referred to as "remaining chambers") may be sealed to block the inflow of air from the outside. Holes formed in the remaining chambers can be closed.

A first inlet 301 (see FIG. 4) may be formed at the bottom of the first container 31 . A first outlet 302 may be formed in the upper portion of the second container 32 . The first inlet 301 can communicate with the vaporization chamber 312 . The evaporation chamber 312 may be positioned above the first inlet 301 . The first outlet 302 may communicate with the upper chamber hole 324 . The first outlet 302 may be positioned above the upper chamber hole 324 . A second connection path 329 (see FIG. 5) may be connected to the first outlet 302 and the upper chamber hole 324 . A second connection channel 329 may be located between the first outlet and the upper chamber hole 324 . The first outlet 302 can face the second suction port 341 and communicate with the suction channel 343 . A user can inhale air through the mouthpiece 34 . Air may be discharged upward through the first outlet 302 . A channel formed inside the cartridge 30 can be called a first channel or a cartridge channel. The first channel can communicate with the first inlet 301 and the first outlet 302 . The air introduced into the first suction port 301 may be discharged to the first discharge port 302 through the first channel. The first channel may be formed by connecting one of the plurality of chambers of the second container 32 to a channel formed inside the first container 31 .

When the cartridge 30 is inserted into the receiving space 11 , the head cover 23 of the upper case 20 can be arranged above the container head 33 . Head cover 23 may cover the top of container head 33 .

Therefore, it is possible to prevent the cartridge 30 from being detached to the outside of the housing space 11 .

The fixing protrusion 117 may be disposed under the receiving space 11 and protrude inside the receiving space 11 . When the cartridge 30 is inserted into the receiving space 11, the fixing protrusion 117 can be inserted into the fixing groove 317 (see FIG. 2).

Therefore, when the second container 32 rotates within the accommodation space 11, the first container 31 does not rotate together and can be fixed in position.

The engaging groove 137 may be formed on the receiving space 11 of the housing 10 . When the cartridge 30 is inserted into the receiving space 11, the engaging protrusion 337 can be engaged with the engaging groove 137 (see FIG. 5).

Therefore, when the user inserts the cartridge 30 into the housing space 11 , the cartridge 30 can be arranged in the correct position.

Therefore, when the second container 32 rotates within the accommodation space 11, the container head 33 does not rotate together with the second container 32 and can be fixed in position.

A gear assembly 40 can rotate the second container 32 . A gear assembly 40 may be provided inside the housing 10 . Gear assembly 40 may include at least one of cartridge gear 41 , dial gear 42 and dial 43 .

A dial gear 42 can be provided inside the housing. The dial gear 42 can have an axis of rotation parallel to the axis of rotation of the second container 32 . The rotating shaft of dial gear 42 and/or dial 43 can be said to be dial shaft 45 . The dial shaft 45 of the dial gear 42 can be arranged side by side with the container shaft 325 . The dial gear 42 can be arranged above the battery 50 . Dial gear 42 may be positioned adjacent to the side of cartridge 30 . The dial gear 42 can be positioned adjacent to the side of the second container 32 .

Dial gear 42 can be rotated by rotating dial 43 . The dial gear 42 can be powered and rotated by a motor (not shown).

The dial gear 42 can rotate while meshing with the second container 32 . The dial gear 42 can rotate while being directly meshed with the outer peripheral surface of the second container 32 .

The cartridge gear 41 may be rotatably installed inside the housing 10 . The cartridge gear 41 can be positioned coaxially with the second container 32 .

The cartridge gear 41 may have a ring shape forming a space inside the inner peripheral surface. The inner peripheral surface of the cartridge gear 41 can be arranged to surround the accommodation space 11 . The inner peripheral surface of the cartridge gear 41 can rotate while meshing with the outer peripheral surface of the second container 32 . The dial gear 42 can rotate while meshing with the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge gear 41 .

A dial 43 can be provided inside the housing 10 . At least a portion of the dial 43 may be exposed outside the housing 10 . The dial 43 can be positioned coaxially with the dial gear 42 . The dial 43 can rotate around the dial shaft 45 together with the dial gear 42 . The dial axis 45 can be arranged side by side with the container axis 325 .

Therefore, the user can rotate the second container 32 by rotating the dial 43 outside the housing 10 .

A dial 43 may be provided on the upper housing 13 . The dial 43 can be provided above the battery 50 .

Therefore, the user can conveniently rotate the dial 43 while holding the aerosol generator.

Rotary switch 44 can be provided coaxially with dial gear 42 and/or dial 43 . The rotary switch 44 can be arranged above the battery 50 . The rotary switch 44 may sense the position of the second container 32 by sensing the position of the dial gear 42 and/or the dial 43 rotating.

Therefore, the controller 70 can sense which granule chamber among the plurality of granule chambers the first connection channel 319 and the first outlet 302 are connected to through the rotary switch 44 .

The battery 50 may be arranged on the side of the receiving space 11 . The battery 50 can be arranged alongside the housing space 11 and/or the cartridge 30 . The battery 50 can be arranged adjacent to the dial gear 42 and the accommodation space 11 in the longitudinal direction of the rotary shaft of the dial gear 42 .

Therefore, even if the volume of the battery 50 is increased to secure the capacity of the battery 50, the product does not become unnecessarily long and has a compact structure suitable for the size of the user's hand.

Accordingly, a space for disposing the gear assembly 40, the seat 14, the flow sensor 60, the vibration motor 90, and the like can be secured above and below the battery 50. FIG.

The flow detection sensor 60 may be arranged below the battery 50 . The flow detection sensor 60 may be arranged to face the lower side of the accommodation space 11 . A sensing hole 61 may be formed between the flow sensor 60 and the receiving space 11 . The flow detection sensor 60 can detect the flow of air flowing into the cartridge 30 through the first suction port 301 .

The seat 14 may be formed in the upper housing 13 above the battery 50 . The seat 14 can be positioned above the dial gear 42 and the dial 43 . The seat portion 14 can be positioned above the dial gear 42 and/or the dial 43 in the longitudinal direction of the rotation axis of the dial gear 42 .

A socket 80 may be provided on one side of the housing 10 . The socket 80 is connected to a charging terminal and can supply power to the battery 50 or the like.

The vibration motor 90 can be housed inside the housing 10 . A vibrating motor can be placed at the bottom of the housing 10 . A vibration motor 90 may be provided adjacent to the control unit 70 . The controller 70 may be arranged below the battery 50 .

The controller 70 may be housed in the lower portion of the housing 10 . The control unit 70 may be arranged below the accommodation space 11 . The controller 70 may be electrically connected to components such as the heater 314, the rotary switch 44, the battery 50, the flow sensor 60, the socket 80, the vibration motor 90, and the like. The controller 70 can control the operation of electrically connected components.

The controller 70 can control the heater 314 to heat the wick 313 to generate an aerosol. The controller 70 can operate the flow detection sensor 60 . The controller 70 can control the operation of the internal components according to the information that the flow sensor 60 detects the air flow. The controller 70 can receive electrical signals from the rotary switch 44 . The control unit 70 can control operations of various components according to electrical signals received from the rotary switch 44 . The controller 70 may operate the vibration motor 90 to transmit vibrations to the user.

Referring to FIG. 4, the first container 31 can include a cylinder 310 forming an outer surface. A liquid chamber 311 may be formed inside the cylinder 310 . Evaporation channels 318 may be formed inside the cylinder 310 . The evaporation channel 318 may be formed inside an evaporation tube 3180 extending vertically. Evaporation tube 3180 can be surrounded by liquid chamber 311 .

Evaporation housing 3120 may extend below evaporator tube 3180 . A lower portion of the evaporation housing 3120 may extend radially outward and be connected to the cylinder 310 . The evaporation chamber 312 can be formed inside the evaporation housing 3120 . The evaporation chamber 312 may be vertically connected to the evaporation channel 318 .

The wick 313 can be placed inside the evaporation housing 3120 . Heater 314 can be located inside evaporator housing 3120 . Heater 314 may be wrapped around wick 313 . Heater 314 may have a coil shape surrounding core 313 . Heater 314 may include a coil. Heater 314 may be referred to as coil heater 314 . A coil of the heater 314 may be wound around the outer circumference of the core 313 .

A core hole 3121 is formed in the evaporation housing 3120 to connect the liquid chamber 311 and the evaporation chamber 312 . A wick 313 can be inserted into the wick hole 3121 . The pre-vaporization formulation can wet the wick 313 through the wick hole 3121 .

A plug 36 may constitute the bottom surface of the cartridge 30 . A plug 36 can be arranged at the bottom of the first container 31 . A plug 36 can cover the bottom of the cylinder 310 . The outer surface of the plug 36 may extend roundly upward and be connected to the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder 310 .

A first inlet 301 can be formed through the plug 36 . The first inlet 301 may be connected with the evaporation chamber 312 .

The first extension 362 may protrude upward from the bottom 361 of the plug 36 around the first inlet 301 . The first extension 362 may extend upward from the bottom 361 of the plug 36 to surround the first inlet 301 . The first extension 362 can form a step with respect to the bottom 361 of the plug 36 .

Therefore, even if the pre-vaporization formulation leaks from the liquid chamber 311 , it can be prevented from flowing out of the cartridge 30 through the first suction port 301 .

The connecting portion 365 can extend upward from the outer periphery of the plug 36 . The link 365 can extend circumferentially. The connection part 365 may be fitted to the inner peripheral surface of the bottom of the cylinder 310 .

The rim 367 can protrude upward from the connecting portion 365 . The rim 367 may be spaced inwardly from the inner peripheral surface of the cylinder 310 .

A bottom sealant 37 or bottom seal 37 can be placed between the plug 36 and the vaporization chamber 312 . Lower seal 37 can define evaporation chamber 312 with evaporation housing 3120 . The body 373 of the lower seal 37 can be placed on the underside of the evaporator housing 3120 . The evaporation inlet 371 may be formed vertically through the lower seal 37 . Evaporation inlet 371 may be formed in body 373 of lower seal 37 . The evaporation inlet 371 is located between the first inlet 301 and the evaporation chamber 312 and may be connected to the first inlet 301 and the evaporation chamber 312 .

A second extension 372 may extend upwardly from the bottom seal 37 . A second extension 372 may surround the evaporation inlet 371 . The second extension 372 may protrude upward from the body 373 of the lower seal 37 around the evaporation inlet 371 . The second extension 372 may form a step with respect to the bottom surface of the lower seal 37 .

Therefore, downward leakage of the pre-vaporization formulation absorbed in the wick 313 through the evaporation inlet 371 can be minimized. It is possible to prevent the pre-vaporization formulation that has moved from the liquid chamber 311 to the evaporation chamber 312 from flowing out of the cartridge 30 through the evaporation inlet 371 and the first suction port 301 .

An upper rim 375 may extend upwardly from the perimeter of the lower seal 37 . An upper rim 375 may extend upwardly from the outer perimeter of the body 373 of the lower seal 37 . Ribs 3122 may extend under evaporation housing 3120 . Upper rim 375 can be interposed between rib 3122 and the inner peripheral surface of cylinder 310 .

A lower rim 377 may extend downwardly from the perimeter of the lower seal 37 . The lower rim 377 can be inserted between the rim 367 formed on the plug 36 and the inner peripheral surface of the cylinder 310 .

The outer peripheral surfaces of the upper rim 375 and the lower rim 377 can form a continuous surface. The upper rim 375 and the lower rim 377 can contact the inner peripheral surface of the cylinder 310 .

Hereinafter, the flow of air and aerosol when the user inhales air through the mouthpiece 34 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG.

When the user inhales air through the mouthpiece 34 , the air can enter from the outside of the housing 10 and pass through the accommodation space 11 between the housing 10 and the cartridge 30 . Air passing between the accommodation space 11 and the cartridge 30 may flow into the evaporation chamber 312 inside the first container 31 through the first suction port 301 . Incoming air may pass through evaporation channels 318 along with the aerosol in evaporation chamber 312 . The aerosol passing through the evaporation channel 318 may flow into the second granulation chamber 322 through the first connection channel 319 and the lower chamber hole 323 in sequence. The aerosol can pass through the medium inside the second granulation chamber 322 and pass through the upper chamber hole 324 and the first outlet 302 in turn. After passing through the first outlet 302 , the aerosol may flow into the second suction port 341 , pass through the suction channel 343 , and be discharged upward through the second outlet 342 .

Referring to FIG. 5, the second disc 327 can be coupled or fixed to the container shaft 325 . The second tic 327 can be coupled or fixed to the rotating shaft 3251 .

A fastening hole 3271 may be formed in the second disk 327 . A fastening hole 3271 may be formed in the center of the second disk 327 . A fastening member 3278 may pass through the fastening hole 3271 . The fastening member 3278 can be inserted into the rotating shaft 3251 . The fastening member 3278 can be screwed with the rotating shaft 3251 . A fastening member 3278 can couple the second disk 327 and the container shaft 325 .

A second disk hole 3279 may be formed in the second disk 327 . A second disk hole 3279 may be formed at a location spaced apart from the center. The second disc hole 3279 may be connected (or communicated) with the upper chamber hole 324 . The second disc hole 3279 may be connected or communicated with the upper chamber hole 324 formed in the upper part of any one of the plurality of granule chambers 321 and 322 . Any one of the plurality of granule chambers 321 and 322 may communicate with the connecting channel through the upper chamber hole 324 and the second disc hole 3279 .

A second connection channel 329 may be formed between the second disk 327 and the container head 33 .

The container head 33 can be bonded or glued to the second disc 327 . The container head 33 can be fixed to the second disc 327 .

A first outlet 302 may be formed in the container head 33 . The first outlet 302 can communicate with the second connection channel 329 .

5 and 6, the cartridge gear 41 may include an inner peripheral protrusion 416 inserted into the second guide slit 326. As shown in FIG. The inner peripheral protrusion 416 may protrude inward from the inner peripheral surface of the cartridge gear 41 . The inner peripheral protrusion 416 may be inserted into the second guide slit 326 . The inner peripheral protrusion 416 can be engaged with the second guide slit 326 . Engagement of the inner peripheral projection 416 with the second guide slit 326 allows the cartridge gear 41 and the second container 32 to rotate together.

The second guide slit 326 can extend in the longitudinal direction of the rotation axis of the second container 32 . The second guide slit 326 can guide the cartridge 30 vertically along the inner peripheral protrusion 416 . When the cartridge 30 is inserted into the receiving space 11 , the inner peripheral protrusion 416 can be caught on the upper end of the second guide slit 326 . The upper end of the second guide slit 326 may function as a stopper that restricts the cartridge 30 from further downward movement.

The first guide slit 316 may extend in the longitudinal direction of the second guide slit 326 . The first guide slit 316 and the second guide slit 326 form a continuous surface, and can guide the cartridge 30 vertically along the inner peripheral projection 416 .

Mouthpiece 34 may be pivotally connected or coupled to container head 33 . 5 shows the case where the mouthpiece 34 is pivoted to the first position, and FIG. 6 shows the case where the mouthpiece 34 is pivoted to the second position.

A case where the mouthpiece 34 pivots to the first position will be described below with reference to FIG.

The mouthpiece 34 can be seated on the seat 14 when the mouthpiece 34 is pivoted to the first position. A mouthpiece 34 can close the top of the housing 10 . A mouthpiece 34 can close the opening O of the upper case 20 . One side of the mouthpiece 34 can be exposed to the outside through the opening O. FIG.

The suction channel 343 of the mouthpiece 34 can be arranged inside the upper case 20 . The suction flow path 343 can be arranged with a shift with respect to the longitudinal direction of the cartridge 30 .

A sealing cap 35 can protrude downward from the mouthpiece 34 . The sealing cap 35 can have a hook shape. A sealing cap 35 can close the first outlet 302 .

Therefore, the medium contained inside the cartridge, the pre-vaporization formulation, and the internal configuration can be protected from the external environment.

The sealing cap 35 may have an outer surface rounded in the pivot direction of the mouthpiece 34 . As a result, when the mouthpiece 34 pivots to the first position, the sealing cap 35 does not cover the surface formed around the first outlet 302, and the mouthpiece 34 pivots to the first position. can.

A case where the mouthpiece 34 pivots to the second position will be described below with reference to FIG.

When the mouthpiece 34 pivots to the second position, the mouthpiece 34 can be disengaged from the seat 14 . The sealing cap 35 can be removed from the first outlet 302 to open the first outlet 302 .

The first outlet 302 and the second inlet 341 may contact each other. The suction channel 343 of the mouthpiece 34 can communicate with the first outlet 302 . The suction channel 343 of the mouthpiece 34 can communicate with the internal spaces of the first container 31 and the second container 32 via the first outlet 302 .

The suction channel 343 can be arranged to extend in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge 30 . The suction channel 343 can be arranged to extend vertically. The sealing cap 35 can be arranged to protrude towards the seat 14 .

Hereinafter, the direction of the mouthpiece 34 will be defined based on the orthogonal coordinate system shown in FIGS. The FD (Forward Direction) direction of the coordinate system can be defined as the front side direction of the mouthpiece 34 . The direction of RD (Rear Direction) can be defined as the rearward direction of the mouthpiece 34 . The direction of LD (Lateral Direction) can be defined as the lateral direction or lateral direction of the mouthpiece 34 . The direction of UD (Upward Direction) can be defined as the upward direction of the mouthpiece 34 . The direction of DD (Downward Direction) can be defined as the downward direction of the mouthpiece 34 .

Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the mouthpiece 34 may have an elongated shape in the front-rear direction of the mouthpiece 34 . The mouthpiece 34 can have a flat shape. A second inlet (or inlet) 341 may be formed behind the mouthpiece 34 . A second outlet 342 may be formed in front of the mouthpiece 34 .

A channel 343 (see FIG. 6) is formed inside the mouthpiece 34 and can extend in the front-rear direction. The second inlet 341 may be positioned at one end of the channel 343 . The second outlet 342 may be positioned at the other end of the channel 343 . The distance from the pivot axis 355 of the mouthpiece 34 to the second outlet 342 may be longer than the distance from the pivot axis 355 to the second inlet 341 . The channel 343 can be said to be the second channel 343 .

Therefore, the user can inhale air by holding the second outlet 342 side of the mouthpiece 34 to the mouth.

The attachment/detachment groove 347 may be formed by recessing the sides of the mouthpiece 34 . The attachment/detachment groove 347 may be formed on both sides of the mouthpiece 34 . The attachment/detachment groove 347 may be positioned closer to the second outlet 342 than the second suction port 341 .

Mouthpiece 34 may include a sealing cap 35 . The sealing cap 35 can protrude from the mouthpiece 34 to the outside. The sealing cap 35 can protrude below the mouthpiece 34 . The sealing cap 35 can be integrally formed with the mouthpiece 34 . A sealing cap 35 can be combined with the mouthpiece 34 . The sealing cap 35 may be arranged closer to the second inlet 341 than the second outlet 342 .

Mouthpiece 34 is pivotable about pivot axis 355 . The pivot axis 355 can be called the center of the mouthpiece 34 in the pivot direction or the pivot center. The pivot shaft 355 may protrude from both sides of the mouthpiece 34 or the sealing cap 35 in the horizontal direction. The pivot shaft 355 may be arranged in a vertical direction. The pivot shaft 355 may be positioned closer to the second inlet 341 than the second outlet 342 .

Sealing cap 35 may include an extension 352 that extends below mouthpiece 34 . The sealing cap 35 can include a first sealing surface 356 extending rearwardly of the mouthpiece 34 from the lower end of the extension 352 . A first sealing surface 356 may form an outer surface at the lower end of the sealing cap 35 .

The first sealing surface 356 can contact the periphery of the first outlet 302 when the mouthpiece 34 pivots. When the mouthpiece 34 is in the first position, the first sealing surface 356 is positioned above the first outlet 302 to close the first outlet 302 (see FIG. 5). When the mouthpiece 34 is in the first position, the first sealing surface 356 can be brought into tight contact with the gasket 331 (see FIG. 11) arranged around the first outlet 302 . The gasket 331 may be called a docking member or a docking ring.

The first sealing surface 356 can include a rounded portion extending along the pivot direction of the mouthpiece 34 . The first sealing surface 356 may include a flat first flat portion 356 a and a first round portion 356 b rounded in the pivot direction of the mouthpiece 34 .

The first flat portion 356 a may constitute the lower surface of the extension portion 352 . The first round portion 346b may form a surface extending roundly from the first flat portion 356a toward the second suction port 341. As shown in FIG. The first round portion 356b may form a center of radius of curvature at a position adjacent to the pivotal center of the mouthpiece 34 .

Therefore, when the mouthpiece 34 pivots, the first sealing surface 356 of the sealing cap 35 does not rest against the surface formed around the first outlet 302, allowing the mouthpiece 34 to move smoothly into the first and second positions. can be pivoted to The first sealing surface 356 and/or the distal end of the sealing cap 35 may be separated from the lower surface of the mouthpiece 34 to form a space S between the mouthpiece 34 and the mouthpiece 34 . The front and bottom of the space S can be surrounded by the extension 352 and the first sealing surface 356 . The extension 352 of the sealing cap 35 and the first sealing surface 346 can form a hook-shaped cross-section.

The sealing cap 35 can be made of elastic material. For example, the sealing cap 35 can be made of plastic material.

Therefore, when the mouthpiece 34 is located at the first position, the first sealing surface 356 contacts the first outlet 302 and is pushed in the direction of the space S to press the first outlet 302 . can.

Mouthpiece 34 may include a second sealing surface 346 that forms the rear surface of the mouthpiece and surrounds second inlet 341 . A second sealing surface 346 may form the outer surface of the mouthpiece 34 around the second inlet 341 .

The second sealing surface 346 can contact the periphery of the first outlet 302 when the mouthpiece 34 pivots. When the mouthpiece 34 is at the second position, the second sealing surface 346 is arranged to surround the first outlet 302, and the second suction port 341 can communicate with the first outlet 302 (FIG. 6). reference). When the mouthpiece 34 is positioned at the second position, the second sealing surface 346 can closely contact the gasket 331 (see FIG. 11) arranged around the first outlet 302 .

The second sealing surface 346 can include a rounded portion extending along the pivot direction of the mouthpiece 34 . The second sealing surface 346 may include a flat second flat portion 346 a and a second round portion 346 b rounded in the pivot direction of the mouthpiece 34 . The second flat portion 346a may be formed above the second round portion 346b.

The second round portion 346b can form a rounded surface along the pivot direction of the mouthpiece 34 . The second round portion 346b may have a predetermined curvature. The center of the radius of curvature of the second round portion 346b can be positioned adjacent to the center of the mouthpiece 34 in the pivot direction. The second flat portion 346a may form a flat surface that extends upwardly of the mouthpiece 34 from the second round portion 346b.

Therefore, when the mouthpiece 34 pivots, the second sealing surface 346 of the mouthpiece 34 does not interfere with the surface formed around the first outlet 302 and smoothly pivots to the first and second positions. be able to.

A spring 344 can be connected to the mouthpiece 34 . The spring 344 can be exposed to the outside of the mouthpiece 34 through a slit 354 formed in the sealing cap 35 . A portion of the spring 344 may be exposed downward from the mouthpiece 34 .

Referring to FIG. 9, the sealing cap 35 may include an assembly projection 359 projecting inwardly. Assembly protrusions 359 may be formed on both inner sides of the sealing cap 35 . Mouthpiece 34 may include an assembly groove 349 recessed inwardly. Assembly grooves 349 may be formed on both sides of the mouthpiece 34 . Assembly protrusions 359 can be inserted into assembly grooves 349 . A sealing cap 35 is prefabricated to the mouthpiece 34 and can protrude from the mouthpiece 34 to the underside of the mouthpiece.

Mouthpiece 34 may include spring coupling shafts 345 projecting outward from the sides. The spring coupling shaft 345 may be coaxial with the pivot shaft 355 . The spring 344 may be wound around the spring coupling shaft 345 in the longitudinal direction of the spring coupling shaft 345 . One end of the spring 344 may contact the mouthpiece 34 and the other end of the spring 344 may be exposed from the mouthpiece 34 .

10 and 11, the mouthpiece 34 can be pivotally connected or coupled to the container head 33. As shown in FIG. Shaft holes 335 can be formed on both sides of the container head 33 . A pivot shaft 355 can be inserted into the shaft hole 335 . The mouthpiece 34 can pivot around a pivot shaft 355 inserted into the shaft hole 335 .

The container head 33 may have a cylindrical shape extending upward along the outer circumference of the second container 32 . The shaft holes 335 may be formed on both sides of the upper portion of the container head 33 . The container head 33 can be open at the top so that the mouthpiece 34 can be placed. The container head 33 can be partially open on the sides. The container head 33 can open continuously in an "L" shape at the top and side. Mouthpiece 34 can pivot along the open portion of container head 33 .

A first outlet 302 may be formed on the bottom surface of the container head 33 . The first outlet 302 may be connected to a connection channel 329 formed on the upper portion of the second container 32 . The aerosol generated in the cartridge 30 can be discharged through the first outlet 302 through the connecting channel 329 .

A gasket 331 may be formed around the first outlet 302 . A gasket 331 may surround the first outlet 302 at the bottom surface of the container head 33 . A gasket 331 can protrude upward from the bottom surface of the container head 33 . A gasket 331 can be secured to the bottom surface of the container head 33 . The gasket 331 may have a shape corresponding to the periphery of the second inlet 341 so as to surround the second inlet 341 . The gasket 331 may be made of an elastic material such as rubber or silicon.

When the mouthpiece 34 is positioned at the first position, the gasket 331 can closely contact the first sealing surface 356 of the sealing cap 35 . When the mouthpiece 34 is positioned at the second position, the gasket 331 may be in close contact with the second sealing surface 346 forming the rear surface of the mouthpiece 34 around the second suction port 341 .

Container head 33 may include spring insert 334 . A spring insertion hole 334 may be formed inside the container head 33 . The spring insertion hole 334 may extend vertically and have an open top shape. The end of the spring 344 exposed under the mouthpiece 34 may be inserted into the spring insertion hole 334 and fixed. A spring 344 is fixed to the container head 33 and can be connected to the mouthpiece 34 to bias the mouthpiece 34 toward the second position. The spring 344 can move the mouthpiece 34 to the second position by its restoring force.

A container head 33 can be connected to the upper side of the second container 32 . An assembly opening 338 may be formed in the bottom surface of the container head 33 . The assembly screw 328 may be fastened to the top of the second container 32 through the assembly opening 338 .

Referring to FIG. 12, an inner wall 12 can be provided inside the housing 10 . The inner wall 12 can be separate from the housing 10 and bonded (or glued) to the interior of the housing or integrally formed with the housing 10 . The inner wall 12 can surround the receiving space 11 . A groove 121 recessed outward from the inner peripheral surface of the inner wall 12 may be formed.

The connector 110 can be arranged inside the housing 10 . The connector 110 can be positioned inside the inner wall 12 . The connector 110 can be arranged below the cartridge gear 41 . The connector 110 may have a vertically extending cylindrical shape.

The connector 110 can surround the receiving space 11 . The connector 110 can form the receiving space 11 . The connector 110 can form part of the receiving space 11 . The diameter of the inner peripheral surface of the connector 110 may be the same as the diameter of the inner peripheral surface of the cartridge gear 41 . The inner peripheral surface of the connector 110 can be arranged on an extension line of the inner peripheral surface of the cartridge gear 41 .

Connector 110 can include a cylindrical body 111 . A connector body 111 can surround the receiving space 11 . The connector body 111 can form the receiving space 11 . The connector body 111 can form part of the receiving space 11 . An inner peripheral surface 112 of the connector body 111 can form the receiving space 11 . An inner peripheral surface 112 of the connector body 111 can form part of the receiving space 11 . The connector body 111 can extend long in the vertical direction.

A connector 110 can be coupled with the housing 10 . A connector 110 can be secured to the housing 10 . The outer protrusion 113 may be formed at a position corresponding to the groove 121 of the inner wall 12 of the housing. Outer protrusion 113 can be inserted into groove 121 . Outer protrusions 113 may be positioned on top of connector 110 . The outer protrusion 113 may be arranged above the vertical center of the connector 110 . The outer protrusion 113 may be arranged above the fixing protrusion 117 .

Outer protrusions 113 can project outwardly from connector 110 . The outer protrusion 113 can protrude outwardly from the connector body 111 . The outer protrusion 113 may be inclined outward from the bottom to the top.

A locking projection 117 can extend inwardly from the connector 110 . The fixing protrusion 117 can protrude inward from the connector body 111 . The fixing protrusion 117 can be inserted into the fixing groove 317 (see FIG. 14).

12 and 13, the cartridge gear 41 may be rotatably installed inside the housing 10. As shown in FIG. The cartridge gear 41 can have a ring shape (see FIG. 15). The gear insertion port 411 can constitute the hollow of the cartridge gear 41 . The gear insertion opening 411 may be surrounded by the inner peripheral surface of the cartridge gear 41 . The inner peripheral surface of the cartridge gear 41 can be arranged to surround the accommodation space 11 . The gear insertion opening 411 may be positioned within the receiving space 11 .

The inner peripheral protrusion 416 may protrude from the inner peripheral surface of the cartridge gear 41 toward the accommodation space. A plurality of inner peripheral protrusions 416 may be provided. The plurality of inner peripheral protrusions 416 can be arranged in a circumferential direction. The plurality of inner peripheral protrusions 416 can be arranged in the circumferential direction of the cartridge gear 41 based on the center of the housing space 11 (virtual line extending in the vertical direction). A plurality of inner peripheral protrusions 416 may be arranged in a circumferential direction based on the rotating shaft of the cartridge gear 41 . The inner peripheral protrusion 416 may be elongated in the vertical direction so as to be inserted into the first and second guide slits 316 and 326 .

The receiving space 11 can be elongated. The accommodation space 11 can extend in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge 30 . The accommodation space 11 can extend vertically.

The inner peripheral protrusion 416 can extend in the longitudinal direction of the accommodation space 11 . The inner peripheral protrusion 416 may extend in the longitudinal direction of the first guide slit 316 . The inner peripheral protrusion 416 may extend in the longitudinal direction of the second guide slit 326 .

One side of the accommodation space 11 can be open. The accommodation space 11 can be open on the upper side.

The gear insertion opening 411 may be open on one side facing the open side of the accommodation space 11 . The gear insertion opening 411 may be open on the opposite side of the one surface. The one side and the other side of the gear insertion opening 411 may be open. The gear insertion opening 411 can be opened in the direction in which the cartridge 30 is inserted. The gear insertion opening 411 can be opened in the direction in which the cartridge 30 is pulled out. The gear insertion opening 411 can be opened on the upper side and the lower side.

The inner peripheral protrusion 416 can include angled surfaces 416a, 416b. The inner peripheral protrusion 416 may have an outer length longer than an inner length in the radial direction of the cartridge gear 41 . The inner peripheral protrusion 416 can have a trapezoidal shape.

The sloping surfaces 416 a , 416 b can be located at the longitudinal ends of the inner peripheral protrusion 416 . The slanted surfaces 416a and 416b may include a first slanted surface 416a and a second slanted surface 416b located at both longitudinal ends of the inner peripheral protrusion, respectively.

The first inclined surface 416 a may be positioned at one end of the inner protrusion 416 in the longitudinal direction. The first inclined surface 416 a may be positioned at the end of the inner protrusion 416 on the side of the opening of the accommodating space 11 . The first inclined surface 416 a may be positioned at one side end of the gear insertion opening 411 among the ends of the inner protrusion 416 . The first inclined surface 416 a may be positioned above the inner peripheral protrusion 416 .

The second inclined surface 416b may be located at the other end of the inner protrusion 416 in the longitudinal direction. The second inclined surface 416 b may be positioned at an end of the inner peripheral protrusion 416 opposite to the open side of the receiving space 11 . The second inclined surface 416 b may be positioned at the side edge of the other surface (opposite surface of the one surface) of the gear insertion opening 411 among the ends of the inner peripheral protrusion 416 . The second inclined surface 416 b may be positioned below the inner protrusion 416 .

The first inclined surface 416 a can face the open side of the accommodation space 11 . The first inclined surface 416 a may face the open side of the accommodation space 11 and the center of the accommodation space 11 . The first inclined surface 416 a may be inclined toward the center of the receiving space 11 as the cartridge 30 is inserted into the receiving space 11 . The first inclined surface 416a may be inclined toward the center of the accommodation space 11 as it goes downward.

The first inclined surface 416 a may face the open side of the gear insertion opening 411 . The first inclined surface 416 a may face the open side of the gear insertion opening 411 and the center of the gear insertion opening 411 . The first inclined surface 416 a may be inclined toward the center of the gear insertion opening 411 as the cartridge 30 is inserted into the gear insertion opening 411 . The first inclined surface 416a may be inclined toward the center of the gear insertion opening 411 as it goes downward.

An upper end of the second guide slit 326 may face the first inclined surface 416a (see FIG. 5). The upper end of the second guide slit 326 may be inclined parallel to the first inclined surface 416a (see FIG. 5).

The second inclined surface 416b can face the opposite side of the open side of the accommodation space 11 . The second inclined surface 416 b may face the opposite side of the open side of the accommodation space 11 and the center of the accommodation space 11 . The second inclined surface 416 b can be inclined toward the center of the accommodation space 11 as the cartridge 30 is pulled out from the accommodation space 11 . The second inclined surface 416b may be inclined toward the center of the accommodation space 11 as it goes upward.

The second inclined surface 416b may face the opposite side of the open side of the gear insertion opening 411 . The second inclined surface 416b can face the other open surface of the gear insertion opening 411 . The second inclined surface 416 b may face the opposite side of the open side of the gear insertion opening 411 and the center of the gear insertion opening 411 . The second inclined surface 416 b may be inclined toward the center of the gear insertion opening 411 as the cartridge 30 is pulled out from the gear insertion opening 411 . The second inclined surface 416b may be inclined toward the center of the accommodation space 11 as it goes upward.

Therefore, the cartridge 30 can be easily inserted into the accommodation space 11 .

Therefore, the cartridge 30 can be easily pulled out of the accommodation space 11 .

Therefore, the cartridge 30 can be easily inserted into the gear insertion opening 411 .

Therefore, the cartridge 30 can be easily pulled out from the gear insertion opening 411 .

Therefore, even when the first guide slit 316 and the inner peripheral protrusion 416 are not aligned, the cartridge 30 can be easily inserted into the receiving space 11 .

Therefore, even when the first guide slit 316 and the second guide slit 326 are not aligned, the cartridge 30 can be easily inserted and pulled out.

14 to 16, the cartridge 30 can be inserted into a gear insertion opening 411 formed inside the cartridge gear 41. As shown in FIG. The cartridge 30 can be inserted in the rotating shaft direction of the cartridge gear 41 . The rotation axis direction of the cartridge gear 41 can be the vertical direction.

The inner peripheral protrusion 416 may be inserted into the first and second guide slits 316 and 326 . The inner protrusion 416 may guide the insertion of the cartridge 30 into the receiving space 11 along the first and second guide slits 316 and 326 . The first guide slit 316 and the second guide slit 326 may sequentially contact the inner peripheral protrusion 416 .

A plurality of first guide slits 316 may be arranged in the circumferential direction of the cartridge 30 . A plurality of second guide slits 326 may be arranged in the circumferential direction of the cartridge 30 . A plurality of inner peripheral protrusions 416 may be arranged in the circumferential direction of the cartridge gear 41 . The inner peripheral protrusion 416 and the second guide slit 326 may be arranged at positions corresponding to each other. Each of the plurality of inner peripheral protrusions 416 may be inserted into each of the plurality of second guide slits 326 .

The circumferential direction of the cartridge 30 may be the same as the rotational direction of the second container 32 . The circumferential direction of the cartridge gear 41 may be the same as the rotational direction of the cartridge gear 41 . The rotation direction of the second container 32 and the rotation direction of the cartridge gear 41 may be the same.

When the cartridge 30 is completely inserted into the receiving space 11 , the fixing protrusion 117 (see FIG. 12) is inserted into the fixing groove 317 to fix the position of the first container 31 . When the cartridge 30 is completely inserted into the housing space 11 , the engaging protrusions 337 are inserted into the engaging grooves 137 (see FIG. 6), thereby fixing the position of the container head 33 . When the cartridge 30 is completely inserted into the receiving space 11 , the inner protrusion 416 can be positioned at the upper end of the second guide slit 326 .

Therefore, when the cartridge gear 41 rotates, the second container 32 can rotate due to the engagement between the inner peripheral projection 416 and the second guide slit 326 . The position of the first container 31 can be fixed when the second container 32 rotates. When the second container 32 rotates, the positions of the container head 33 and the mouthpiece 34 can be fixed.

The second guide slit 326 may include a portion that gradually widens downward. The second guide slit 326 may have the widest width at the lower end of the second container 32 . The width w2 of the second guide slit 326 gradually decreases upward from the lower end, and a constant width w1 can be maintained from a predetermined height. The width w2 of the lower portion of the second guide slit 326 may be greater than the width w2 of the upper portion of the second guide slit 326.

The width w3 of the first guide slit 316 may be the same as the width w2 of the bottom of the second guide slit 326 at the portion contacting the bottom of the second guide slit 326 . The width w3 of the first guide slit 316 may be equal to or greater than the width w1 of the upper portion of the second guide slit 326. FIG.

The second guide slit 326 may include a portion having the same width as the inner peripheral protrusion 416 . The width w1 of the upper portion of the second guide slit 326 may be the same as the width w0 of the inner peripheral protrusion 416 (see FIG. 13). The width w2 of the lower portion of the second guide slit 326 may be greater than the width w0 of the inner peripheral protrusion 416. As shown in FIG. The width w3 of the first guide slit 316 may be larger than the width w0 of the inner peripheral protrusion 416. As shown in FIG.

Therefore, even if the boundary between the first guide slit 316 and the second guide slit 326 is slightly misaligned, the inner peripheral projection 416 will be aligned with the first guide slit 316 when the cartridge 30 is inserted into the gear insertion opening 411 . The boundary between the first guide slit 316 and the second guide slit 326 can be aligned while sliding along the boundary with the second guide slit 326 .

Therefore, by completely communicating the first connecting channel 319 and the lower chamber hole 323, it is possible to prevent the flow efficiency of the aerosol from decreasing.

16 and 17, the cartridge gear 41 can mesh with the dial gear 42 and rotate together. The rotating shaft of the cartridge gear 41 and the rotating shaft of the dial gear 42 can be arranged in parallel.

The first gear teeth 412 may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge gear 41 . A second gear tooth 422 may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the dial gear 42 . The first gear tooth 412 and the second gear tooth 422 can mesh with each other to rotate. The height of the first gear tooth 412 and the height of the second gear tooth 422 can be formed to be the same.

The dial 43 and the dial gear 42 are connected to each other and can rotate together. The dial 43 and the dial gear 42 can be arranged coaxially.

The unevenness 432 may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the dial 43 . The height of the unevenness 432 may be lower than the height of the first gear tooth 412 and the second gear tooth 412 . The height of the first gear tooth 412 and the height of the second gear tooth 422 can be formed to be the same.

The user can rotate dial 43 outside housing 10 (see FIG. 1). When the user rotates the dial 43 , the dial gear 42 and the cartridge gear 41 are sequentially rotated to rotate the second container 32 .

15 and 18, a cap 36 can form the bottom surface of the cartridge 30. As shown in FIG. Plug 36 can be referred to as cap 36 . The plug 36 can also be referred to as a lower cap 36 . The plug 36 can be placed on the underside of the cylinder 310 (see FIG. 4). Plug 36 can be bonded or glued to cylinder 310 . A plug 36 can be secured to the cylinder 310 . The insertion opening 307 can be formed by recessing the plug 36 upward. The insertion opening 307 can be spaced apart from the center of the plug 36 . The insertion opening 307 can be separated from the extension axis of the rotation axis of the second container 32 . The insertion opening 307 is hereinafter also referred to as an insertion groove 307 .

The base 16 can surround the lower part of the receiving space 11 . The insertion protrusion 167 can protrude upward from the bottom surface 168 of the base 16 . The insertion protrusion 167 can be spaced apart from the center of the base 16 . The insertion protrusion 167 can be spaced apart from the extension axis of the rotation axis of the second container 32 .

The insertion opening 307 and the insertion protrusion 167 may be arranged at positions corresponding to each other. When the cartridge 30 is inserted into the accommodation space 11 , the insertion protrusion 167 can be inserted into the insertion opening 307 .

The insertion protrusion 167 may have an upwardly extending pillar shape. The upper end of the insertion protrusion 167 may have a shape that gradually tapers upward. An upper end of the insertion protrusion 167 may be formed in a round shape.

Therefore, the first container 31 and the cartridge 30 can be inserted into designated positions.

Therefore, even if the position of the insertion projection 167 and the position of the insertion opening 307 do not completely match, the contact between the upper end of the insertion projection 167 and the insertion opening 307 can guide the cartridge 30 to the stationary position. can.

Therefore, even if the second container 32 rotates, the position of the first container 31 can be fixed.

The first terminal 164 may protrude upward from the bottom surface 168 of the base 16 . The first terminals 164 may be a pair and may be spaced from the center of the base 16 at the same distance from each other. The first terminal 164 may have an upwardly extending pillar shape. A first terminal 164 may receive power from the battery 50 .

A second terminal 304 may be formed on the bottom surface of the plug 36 . The second terminals 304 may comprise a pair and be spaced apart from each other by the same distance from the center of the plug 36 . The second terminal 304 may be electrically connected with the heater 314 .

The first terminal 164 and the second terminal 304 may be arranged at positions corresponding to each other. When the cartridge 30 is inserted into the receiving space 11, the second terminals 304 may be in contact with the first terminals 164 and electrically connected to each other. First terminal 164 may transmit power to second terminal 304 such that heater 314 heats wick 313 .

Referring to FIG. 19 in conjunction with FIG. 2, connector 110 can include a cylindrical body 111 . The connector body 111 can extend long in the vertical direction.

The connector 110 can have a structure that fixes the rotational position of the cartridge 30 . The fixing protrusion 117 can protrude from the inner peripheral surface 112 of the connector 110 .

Grooves 114 , 115 may be formed in the connector 110 . Grooves 114 , 115 can extend through connector body 111 .

Necks 116 , 118 may extend protruding from grooves 114 , 115 . Necks 116 , 118 may extend from connector body 111 toward grooves 114 , 115 . The necks 116 and 118 can be positioned on extensions of the connector body 111 in the vertical direction.

Fixing projections 117 , 119 can project from necks 116 , 118 toward the inside of connector 110 . The fixing protrusions 117 and 119 can be referred to as heads 117 and 119 hereinafter. Heads 117 , 119 can be inserted into fixing groove 317 .

Heads 117 and 119 can fix the position of first container 31 . The heads 117 and 119 can fix the position of the first container 31 while the cartridge 30 is inserted into the housing space 11 . Even if the second container 32 rotates, the first container 31 cannot rotate because the heads 117 and 119 are inserted into the fixed grooves 317 .

A groove 114 may be formed in the lower portion of the connector 110 . A lower groove 114 may be formed at the lower end of the connector 110 .

A first neck 116 may be located in the lower groove 114 . A first neck 116 may extend from the connector body 111 toward the lower groove 114 .

The first head 117 can protrude from the first neck 116 toward the inside of the connector 110 . The first head 117 may be disposed at a position corresponding to a relatively lower fixing groove 317 among the plurality of fixing grooves 317 formed in the first container 31 .

A plurality of first heads 117 may be provided. The plurality of first heads 117 may be spaced apart at regular intervals in the circumferential direction. A plurality of first necks 116 and lower grooves 114 may be provided. The plurality of first necks 116 may be spaced apart at regular intervals. The plurality of lower grooves 114 may be spaced apart at regular intervals.

An intermediate groove 115 may be formed above the lower groove 114 . The intermediate groove 115 may be circumferentially spaced from the lower groove 114 .

A second neck 118 can be located in the intermediate groove 115 . A second neck 118 may extend from the connector body 111 toward the intermediate groove 115 .

A second head 119 can protrude from the second neck 118 toward the inside of the connector 110 . The second head 119 may be disposed at a position corresponding to a relatively upper fixing groove 317 among the plurality of fixing grooves 317 formed in the first container 31 .

A plurality of second heads 119 may be provided. The plurality of second heads 119 may be spaced apart at regular intervals in the circumferential direction. A plurality of second necks 118 and intermediate grooves 115 may be provided. The plurality of second necks 118 may be spaced apart at regular intervals. A plurality of intermediate grooves 115 may be spaced apart at regular intervals.

The connector body 111 may be cylindrical. The connector body 111 can extend long in the vertical direction.

Referring to FIG. 20, the receiving space 11 may be formed inside the housing 10 and the upper housing 13 . The upper housing 13 can form the upper part of the receiving space 11 .

The upper case 20 may include side surfaces 22 that open vertically and an upper surface 21 disposed above the side surfaces 22 . The upper case 20 is arranged above the housing 10 and can be arranged outside the upper housing 13 . An opening O may be formed in the top surface 21 . The opening O can open vertically. The upper side of the accommodation space 11 can be opened.

The engagement groove 137 (see FIG. 3) can be recessed from the accommodation space 11 to the outside of the housing 10 . The engaging groove 137 can open upward. An engaging protrusion 337 may be inserted into the engaging groove 137 .

The sloping surface 143 can be slanted downward from the seat 14 toward the cartridge. The sloping surface 143 can have a rotational (pivot) space for the sealing cap 35 (see FIG. 2).

The engaging groove 137 can be recessed downward from the inclined surface 143 .

In summary, referring to FIGS. 1-20, a cartridge and/or aerosol generating device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a first container 31 and a second container 32 rotatably coupled to the first container 31. , and the first container 31 may include a cylinder 310 providing a storable space 311 and a rotation limiter 317 formed on the outer circumference of the cylinder 310 .

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the rotation limiter 317 may include a groove 317 recessed from the outer circumference of the cylinder 310 .

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the grooves 317 can extend circumferentially around the cylinder 310 .

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the rotation restricting portion 317 includes a first groove 317 recessed from the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder 310 and an outer peripheral surface of the cylinder 310 spaced apart from the first groove 317 in the longitudinal direction of the cylinder 310 . A second groove 317 recessed from the second groove 317 may be located closer to the second container 32 than the first groove 317 .

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the cartridge 30 can include a cap 36 forming a bottom surface of the cartridge 30 and an insertion groove 307 recessed in the bottom surface.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the insertion groove 307 can be formed radially spaced from the center of the cap 36 .

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the central axis of the cylinder 310 can pass through the second container 32, and the second container 32 rotates about said central axis of the cylinder 310 relative to the first container 31. can be done.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the cartridge 30 can include a container head 33 coupled to the second container 32 , the container head 33 being located on the opposite side of the first container 31 relative to the second container 32 . can do.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, container head 33 can be fixed relative to first container 31 .

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the cartridge 30 can include an engaging projection 337 projecting outwardly from the container head 33 , the insertion groove 307 and the engaging projection 337 opposing each other with respect to the center of the cartridge 30 . can be located in

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the cartridge 30 can include a container axle 352 centrally located on the second container 32 secured to the first container 31 , the second container 32 rotating about the container axle 325 . can be linked together.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the container axis 325 has a flange (or first flange) 3253 coupled to the first container 31 and extends upwardly from the flange 3253 to center the second container 32 . Axis of rotation 3251 can be included.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the cartridge 30 can be located on the opposite side of the second container 32 from the first container 31 and can be connected to the second container 32 , together with the container shaft 325 . It can further include a container head 33 that can rotate.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, cartridge 30 includes a flange (or second flange) 327 positioned between container shaft 325 and container head 33 to connect container shaft 325 and container head 33 . be able to.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the second container 32 may include a plurality of chambers 321 and 322 that are arranged and separated from each other in the circumferential direction with respect to the center of rotation of the second container 32 .

An aerosol generating device according to another aspect of the present disclosure includes a cartridge 30 including first and second containers 31 and 32, a housing 10 providing an accommodation space 11 into which the cartridge 30 is inserted, and a housing 10 disposed in the accommodation space 11. The second container 32 can include a plurality of chambers 321, 322 that are separated from each other, and can be rotatably connected to the first container 31, and the first container A first rotation restricting part 317 may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the connector 31 , and the connector 110 may include a second rotation restricting part engaged with the first rotation restricting part 317 .

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the first rotation restricting part 317 may include a fixed groove 317 recessed inward from the outer peripheral surface of the first container 31, and the second rotation restricting part is located inside the receiving space. fixing protrusions 117 and 119 protruded toward and inserted into the fixing grooves.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, connector 110 includes an elongated cylindrical body 111, necks 116, 118 located in the walls of body 111, and heads 117, 119 projecting inwardly from necks 116, 118. , the cartridge 30 can be inserted into the body 111 , and the heads 117 and 119 can be inserted into the first rotation limiter 317 .

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating device can include a base 16 that forms a lower portion of the housing space 11 and an insertion protrusion 164 that protrudes upward from the base 16, and the cartridge 30 includes the cartridge 30 and an insertion groove 307 recessed from the bottom, and the insertion protrusion 164 can be inserted into the insertion groove 307 .

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating device includes an upper housing 13 forming an upper portion of the housing space 11, and an engaging groove recessed from the upper housing 13 to the outside of the housing space 11 and having an open top. 137 , the cartridge 30 includes a container head 33 that is connected to the second container 32 and arranged above the accommodation space 11 , and a container head 33 that protrudes outward from the container head 33 and is inserted into the engagement groove 137 . Engagement protrusions 337 may be included.

The particular or other implementations of the disclosure described above are not mutually exclusive or distinct. Certain elements or all elements of the embodiments of the present disclosure described above may be combined in configuration or function with other elements or combined with each other.

For example, the A configuration described in one embodiment of the present disclosure and drawings and the B configuration described in another embodiment of the present disclosure and drawings can be combined with each other. That is, even if the combination between the configurations is not directly described, the combination is possible unless it is described that the combination is not possible.

While the embodiments have been described in terms of a number of exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art that fall within the principles of this disclosure will appreciate that many other variations and embodiments are possible. Must. More particularly, various modifications and variations are possible in the construction and/or arrangement of the subject combinations within the scope of the present disclosure, drawings and appended claims. In addition to modifications and variations of the components and/or arrangements described above, other uses will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

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a first container;
a second container rotatably coupled to the first container;
The first container is
including a cylinder with storable space,
A cartridge provided with a rotation restricting portion formed on an outer peripheral surface of the cylinder. 2. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein said rotation restricting portion includes a groove recessed from an outer peripheral surface of said cylinder. 3. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein said groove extends circumferentially of said cylinder. The rotation limiter is
a first groove recessed from the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder;
a second groove longitudinally spaced from the first groove of the cylinder, recessed from the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder and located closer to the second container than the first groove. Cartridge as described. further comprising a cap forming a bottom surface of the cartridge;
2. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein said cap includes an insertion groove recessed from said bottom surface. 6. The cartridge of claim 5, wherein said insertion groove is radially spaced from the center of said cap. 2. A cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the central axis of said cylinder passes through said second container, and said second container rotates relative to said first container about said central axis of said cylinder. 2. The cartridge of claim 1, further comprising a container head positioned opposite said first container relative to said second container and coupled to said second container. 9. The cartridge of claim 8, wherein said container head is fixed with respect to said first container. further comprising an engaging projection projecting outwardly from the container head;
the cartridge has an insertion groove recessed from the bottom surface of the cartridge and spaced apart from the center of the cartridge;
9. The cartridge according to claim 8, wherein said insertion groove and said engaging projection are located on opposite sides of the center of said cartridge. further comprising a container axis centrally located in said second container;
2. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein said container axle is fixed to said first container and said second container is rotatably coupled to said container axle. The container axis is
a flange secured to the first container;
12. The cartridge of claim 11, including a pivot extending upwardly from said flange and centrally located in said second container. further comprising a container head positioned opposite the first container relative to the second container and coupled to the second container;
12. A cartridge according to claim 11, wherein said container head rotates with said container shaft. 14. The cartridge of claim 13, further comprising a flange positioned between said container shaft and said container head and connecting said container shaft and said container head. 2. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the second container comprises a plurality of chambers arranged in a circumferential direction with respect to the center of rotation of the second container. a cartridge including a first container having a first rotation restricting portion formed on an outer peripheral surface thereof and a second container having a plurality of mutually partitioned chambers and rotatably connected to the first container;
a housing having therein an accommodating space into which the cartridge is inserted;
a connector disposed in the accommodation space and including a second rotation restricting part that meshes with the first rotation restricting part. The first rotation restricting part includes a fixed groove recessed from the outer peripheral surface of the first container,
17. The aerosol generating device of claim 16, wherein the second rotation restricting part includes a fixed protrusion that protrudes toward the inside of the accommodation space and is inserted into the fixed groove. The connector is
a long cylindrical body in which said cartridge is inserted;
a neck located in the wall of said body;
17. The aerosol generating device of claim 16, comprising a head protruding from the neck toward the cartridge and inserted into the first rotation limiter. a base forming a lower portion of the accommodation space;
an insertion protrusion protruding upward from the base,
The cartridge is
including a cap forming a bottom surface of the cartridge;
The cap includes an insertion groove recessed from the bottom surface,
17. The aerosol generating device according to claim 16, wherein an insertion protrusion is inserted into said insertion groove. further comprising an upper housing forming an upper portion of the accommodation space;
an engagement groove is positioned inside the upper housing, and the upper side of the engagement groove is open;
The cartridge is
a container head connected to the second container and disposed above the containing space;
17. The aerosol generating device according to claim 16, further comprising an engaging protrusion that protrudes outward from the container head and is inserted into the engaging groove.

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