KR102542022B1 - Cartridges and device for generating aerosol including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

An aerosol generating device is disclosed. A cartridge of the present disclosure includes a first container providing a first chamber for storing a liquid; a second container coupled to the first container and providing a second chamber; a wick installed in the second chamber and connected to the first chamber; a heater for heating the wick; a cartridge inlet formed by opening the outer wall of the second container; a connection passage partitioned from the second chamber inside the second container and connecting the cartridge inlet and the second chamber; and a blocking wall formed in the connection passage, and the cartridge inlet may face the blocking wall.

Description

Cartridge and aerosol generating device including the same {CARTRIDGES AND DEVICE FOR GENERATING AEROSOL INCLUDING THE SAME}

The present disclosure relates to cartridges and aerosol generating devices.

Aerosol generating devices are for extracting certain components from a medium or substance through an aerosol. The medium may contain materials of various components. Substances included in the medium may be flavor substances of various components. For example, the substance included in the medium may include a nicotine component, an herbal component, and/or a coffee component. Recently, many studies on these aerosol generating devices have been conducted.

The present disclosure aims to solve the foregoing and other problems.

Another object may be to provide a cartridge capable of improving gas flow efficiency and an aerosol generating device including the same.

Another object may be to provide an aerosol generating device capable of preventing failure of a sensor for detecting air flow.

Another object may be to provide a cartridge capable of preventing leakage of stored liquid and an aerosol generating device including the same.

Another object may be to provide a cartridge capable of improving the efficiency of a liquid storage space and an aerosol generating device including the same.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above object, a first container providing a first chamber for storing a liquid; a second container coupled to the first container and providing a second chamber; a wick installed in the second chamber and connected to the first chamber; a heater for heating the wick; a cartridge inlet formed by opening the outer wall of the second container; a connection passage partitioned from the second chamber inside the second container and connecting the cartridge inlet and the second chamber; and a blocking wall formed in the connection passage, wherein the cartridge inlet provides a cartridge facing the blocking wall.

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

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an aerosol generating device capable of preventing failure of a sensor for detecting air flow may be provided.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a cartridge capable of preventing leakage of stored liquid and an aerosol generating device including the cartridge may be provided.

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

Additional scope of applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the detailed description that follows. However, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples such as preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are given as examples only.

1 to 46 are diagrams showing examples of aerosol generating devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the same or similar elements are given the same reference numerals regardless of reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

The suffixes "module" and "unit" for components used in the following description are given or used together in consideration of ease of writing the specification, and do not have meanings or roles that are distinct from each other by themselves.

In addition, in describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may obscure the gist of the embodiment disclosed in this specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the technical idea disclosed in this specification is not limited by the accompanying drawings, and all changes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present disclosure , it should be understood to include equivalents or substitutes.

Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first and second, may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. These terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

It is understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, but other elements may exist in the middle. It should be. On the other hand, when an element is referred to as “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another element, it should be understood that no other element exists in the middle.

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

Referring to FIG. 1 , the aerosol generating device may include at least one of a body 100, a cartridge 200, and a cap 300.

The body 100 may include at least one of a lower body 110 and an upper body 120 . The lower body 110 may accommodate various components necessary for power supply or control, such as a battery and a control unit therein. The lower body 110 may configure the outer appearance of the aerosol generating device. The upper body 120 may be disposed above the lower body 110 . The cartridge 200 may be coupled to the upper body 120 . The body 100 may be referred to as the main body 100.

The upper body 120 may include at least one of the mount 130 and the column 140 . The mount 130 may be disposed on the upper side of the lower body 110 . The mount 130 may provide a space 134 into which a lower portion of the cartridge 200 may be inserted. The mount 130 may have a shape in which an upper side is open and the space 134 is enclosed therein. The mount 130 may surround the lower portion of the cartridge 200 inserted into the space 134 . The mount 130 may engage the cartridge 200 . The mount 130 may support the lower portion of the cartridge 200 .

The column 140 may be disposed on the upper side of the lower body 110 . The column 140 may have an elongated shape. The column 140 may extend upward from one side of the mount 130 . The column 140 may face one side wall of the cartridge 200 . The column 140 may be arranged parallel to the cartridge 200 . The column 140 may have a shape surrounding one side wall of the cartridge 200 . The column 140 may support one side wall of the cartridge 200 .

The first chamber C1 may be provided on one side of the inside of the first container 210 , and the insertion space 214 may be provided on the other side of the inside of the first container 210 . Insertion space 214 may be disposed adjacent to column 140 . The column 140 may be disposed adjacent to the other side of the inside of the first container 210 where the insertion space 214 is formed.

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

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

The first container 210 may be coupled to an upper side of the second container 220 . The first container 210 may provide a space for storing liquid therein. The first container 210 may provide an insertion space 214 having an open upper side and extending in a vertical direction. The stick 400 (see FIG. 3 ) may be inserted into the insertion space 214 . One side wall of the first container 210 may face the column 140 . The column 140 may cover one side wall of the first container 210 . The first container 210 may be disposed above the mount 130 .

The second container 220 may be coupled to the lower side of the first container 210 . The second container 220 may provide a space in which a wick 261 (see FIG. 2 ) and a heater 262 (see FIG. 2 ) are installed. The second container 220 may be inserted into the space 134 provided by the mount 130 . The space 134 of the mount 130 may be referred to as a container accommodating space 134 . The mount 130 may surround the second container 220 . The second container 220 may be coupled to the mount 130 .

The cap 300 may be detachably coupled to the body 100 . The cap 300 may cover the cartridge 200 . The cap 300 may cover at least a portion of the body 100 . The cap 300 may protect at least a portion of the cartridge 200 and/or the body 100 from the outside. The user can replace the cartridge 200 by separating the cap 300 from the body 100 .

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

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

The cap 300 may have a cap inlet 304a. The cap inlet 304a may be formed by opening one side of the cap 300 . For example, the cap inlet 304a may be formed by opening an upper wall 303 of the cap 300 . For example, the cap inlet 304a may be formed by opening the sidewall 301 of the cap 300 . The cap inlet 304a may communicate with the outside. Air may flow into the aerosol generating device through the cap inlet 304a.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the cartridge 200 may be coupled to the body (100). The cartridge 200 may provide a first chamber C1 storing liquid. The cartridge 200 may provide an insertion space 214 partitioned from the first chamber C1. The cartridge 200 may include an opening formed by opening one end of the insertion space 214 . The opening may expose the insertion space 214 to the outside.

The first container 210 may have an outer wall 211 surrounding an inner space. The first container 210 separates the space surrounded by the outer wall 211 to partition the first chamber C1 on one side and has an inner wall 212 to partition the long insertion space 214 on the other side. can Insertion space 214 may have a shape elongated in the vertical direction. The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may be formed inside the first container 210 . The stick 400 (see FIG. 3 ) may be inserted into the insertion space 214 .

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

The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed by opening one side of the cartridge 200 . The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed by opening the outer wall of the second container 220 . The cartridge inlet 224 may communicate with the insertion space 214 . The cartridge inlet 224 may communicate with the second chamber C2. The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed on the side wall 221 of the second container 210 .

The wick 261 may be installed in the second chamber C2. The wick 261 may be connected to the first chamber C1. The wick 261 may receive liquid from the first chamber C1. The heater 262 may heat the wick 261 . The heater 262 may be installed in the second chamber C2. The heater 262 may wind the wick 261 a plurality of times. The heater 262 may be electrically connected to the battery 190 and/or the controller. Heater 262 may be a resistive coil. When the heater 262 generates heat and heats the wick 261, the liquid supplied to the wick 261 is atomized and an aerosol may be generated in the second chamber C2.

Accordingly, the first chamber C1 of the first container 210 in which the liquid is stored is disposed to surround the stick 400 (see FIG. 3) and/or the insertion space 214 into which the stick 400 is inserted, Efficiency of a space in which liquid is stored may be increased.

In addition, since the distance from the stick 400 and the wick 261 and the heater 262 connected to the first chamber C1 can be disposed close, the heat transfer efficiency of the aerosol can be increased.

A printed circuit board (PCB) assembly 150 may be installed inside the column 140 . At least one of the light source 153 and the sensor 154 may be mounted on the PCB 151 of the PCB assembly 150 (see FIG. 24 ). The PCB assembly 150 may be installed facing the side of the cartridge 200 . A light source 153 of the PCB assembly 150 may provide light to the cartridge 200 . The sensor 154 of the PCB assembly 150 may sense information inside and outside the cartridge 200 . The sensor 154 mounted on the PCB assembly 150 may be referred to as a first sensor 154 .

The sensor 180 may be installed on one side of the upper part of the lower body 110 . The sensor 180 may be disposed above the separating wall 112 of the lower body 110 . The sensor 180 may detect a flow of air flowing into the cartridge 200 . The sensor 180 may be an air flow sensor or a pressure sensor. The sensor 180 may be referred to as a second sensor 180 .

The sensor 180 may be inserted inside the mount 130 . Sensor 180 may be disposed towards the side. The sensor 180 may be disposed adjacent to the cartridge inlet 224 . The sensor 180 may be disposed to face the cartridge inlet 224 .

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

The separation wall 112 of the lower body 110 may cover the top of the battery 190 . The separation wall 112 of the lower body 110 may be disposed below the mount 130 and/or the column 140 . The body frame 114 of the lower body 110 may support the side of the battery 190 . The body frame 114 may separate a space in which the battery 190 is accommodated and a space in which control devices are accommodated.

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

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

The cover 310 may be pivotably installed. The cover 310 may be pivoted to open and close the insertion space 214 . The cover 310 may be pivoted toward the inside of the insertion space 214 to open the insertion space 214 . A direction in which the cover 310 pivots to open the insertion space 214 may be referred to as a first direction. The cover 310 may be pivoted toward the outside of the insertion space 214 to close the insertion space 214 . A direction in which the cover 310 pivots to close the insertion space 214 may be referred to as a second direction.

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

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

The cover 310 may be installed around the insertion hole 304 of the cap 300. The cover 310 may be pivotably installed on the cap 300 . The cover 310 may be pivoted to open and close the insertion port 304 . The cover 310 may be pivoted in the first direction to open the insertion hole 304 . The cover 310 may close the insertion port 304 by being pivoted in the second direction.

The stick 400 may pass through the insertion hole 304 of the cap 300 and be inserted into the insertion space 214 . When one end of the stick 400 contacts the cover 310 and pushes the cover 310, the cover 310 is pivoted in the first direction to open the insertion space 214 and the insertion hole 304. The stick 400 may be inserted into the insertion space 214 by pushing the cover 310 and passing through the insertion hole 304 . When the stick 400 is separated from the insertion space 214, the cover 310 is pivoted in the second direction to close the insertion space 214 and the insertion hole 304.

When the stick 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214, one end of the stick 400 may be exposed to the outside of the cap 300, and the other end of the stick 400 is adjacent to the second chamber C2. 2 may be disposed above the chamber C2. The user may inhale air while holding the exposed end of the stick 400 in his/her mouth.

Air may flow into the aerosol generating device through the cap inlet 304a. Air introduced from the cap inlet 304a may flow into the cartridge inlet 224 . Air may pass through the cartridge inlet 224 and be introduced into the cartridge 200 . Air passing through the cartridge inlet 224 may be introduced into the second chamber C2 and flow toward the insertion space 214 . The air may pass through the stick 400 accompanied by the aerosol generated in the second chamber C2.

Accordingly, the cover 310 may be pivoted through an operation of inserting the stick 400 into the insertion space 214 so that the cover 310 may open the insertion space 214 .

In addition, at the same time as the operation of separating the stick 400 from the insertion space 214, the cover 310 is pivoted, so that the insertion space 214 can be automatically closed.

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

Referring to FIGS. 4 to 6 , the cartridge 200 may be detachably coupled to the upper body 120 . The upper body 120 may be disposed above the lower body 110 . The upper body 120 may include at least one of the mount 130 and the column 140 .

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

The cartridge 200 may be coupled to the mount 130 in a snap-fit manner. The second container 220 may be coupled to the mount 130 in a snap-fit manner. The second container 220 may be detachably fastened to the mount 130 . When the second container 220 is inserted into the space 134 of the mount 130, the depression 221a formed in the second container 220 and the protrusion 131a formed in the mount 130 may be engaged.

The depression 221a may be formed by being depressed inward from the sidewall 221 of the second container 220 . A plurality of depressions 221a may be provided, and may be formed on one side and the other side of the sidewall 221 of the second container 220, respectively. The protrusion 131a may protrude from the inner surface 131 of the mount 130 . A plurality of protrusions 131a may be provided, and may be formed on one side and the other side of the inner surface 131 of the mount 130, respectively. The protrusion 131a may be formed at a position corresponding to the depression 221a.

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

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

The column 140 may extend upward from one side of the mount 130 . The column 140 may surround one side of the space 134 of the mount 130 . The inner wall 141 of the column 140 may be integrally formed by extending from the inner surface 131 of the mount 130 . The outer wall 142 of the column 140 may be integrally formed by extending from the outer surface 132 of the mount 130 .

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

The insertion space 214 of the cartridge 200 may be formed adjacent to one side wall of the cartridge 200 . The insertion space 214 may be formed adjacent to the column 140 . The column 140 may surround one side wall of the cartridge 200 in which the insertion space 214 is formed. One side wall of the cartridge 200 may slide on the inner side wall 141 of the column 140 and be inserted into the mount 130 . The column 140 may support one side wall of the cartridge 200 .

A window 170 protecting the PCB assembly 150 (see FIG. 3 ) may be disposed to cover the inner wall 141 of the column 140 . Window 170 may be disposed between cartridge 200 and column 140 . The window 170 may extend vertically along the column 140 . The window 170 may cover one side wall of the cartridge 200 in which the insertion space 214 is formed. The window 170 may support one side wall of the cartridge 200 .

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

In addition, the cartridge 200 can be stably supported by being coupled to the body 100.

Referring to FIGS. 7 to 11 , the cap 300 may be detachably coupled to the body 100 . The cap 300 may protect a part of the cartridge 200 and the body 100 from the outside. The user may replace the cartridge 200 by separating the cap 300 from the body.

Coupling protrusions 132a and 132b may be formed on the outer surfaces 132 and 142 of the upper body 120 . Coupling protrusions 132a and 132b may be formed on the outer surface 132 of the mount 130 . The coupling protrusions 132a and 132b may be formed on the outer wall 142 of the column 140 . The coupling protrusions 132a and 132b may include a first coupling protrusion 132a and a second coupling protrusion 132b. The first coupling protrusion 132a and the second coupling protrusion 132b may be disposed above and below each other.

The first coupling protrusion 132a may protrude outward from the outer surface of the upper body 120 . The first coupling protrusion 132a may be provided in plurality. Any one of the plurality of first coupling protrusions 132a may protrude outward from the outer surface 132 of the mount 130 . The first coupling protrusion 132a may be formed at a position opposite to the column 140 . Another one of the plurality of first coupling protrusions 132a may protrude outward from the outer wall 142 of the column 140 .

The first coupling protrusion 132a may protrude more outward than the second coupling protrusion 132b. The first coupling protrusion 132a may be disposed below the second coupling protrusion 132b. The first coupling protrusion 132a may have a narrower width than the second coupling protrusion 132b. The first coupling protrusion 132a may have a narrow shape in a lateral direction. The first coupling protrusion 132a may have a shape in which the width gradually decreases from the lower side toward the upper side.

The second coupling protrusion 132b may protrude outward from the outer surface of the upper body 120 . The second coupling protrusion 132b may protrude convexly or roundly. The second coupling protrusion 132b may be provided in plurality. Any one of the plurality of second coupling protrusions 132b may protrude outward from the outer surface 132 of the mount 130 . The second coupling protrusion 132b may be formed at a position opposite to the column 140 . The second coupling protrusion 132b may have a shape elongated along the circumference of the outer surface 132 of the mount 130 . Another one of the plurality of second coupling protrusions 132b may protrude outward from the outer wall 142 of the column 140 . The second coupling protrusion 132b may have a shape elongated along the circumference of the outer wall 142 of the column 140 .

Coupling grooves 302a and 302b may be formed on the inner surface 302 of the cap 300 . The coupling grooves 302a and 302b may be formed at positions corresponding to the coupling protrusions 132a and 132b. When the cap 300 covers the cartridge 200 and the upper body 120, the coupling protrusions 132a and 132b and the coupling grooves 302a and 302b are fastened to each other, so that the cap 300 and the upper body 120 are coupled. It can be. The coupling grooves 302a and 302b may include a first coupling groove 302a and a second coupling groove 302b. The first coupling groove 302a and the second coupling groove 302b may be disposed above and below each other.

The first coupling groove 302a may be formed by recessing the inner surface 302 of the cap 300 outward. The first coupling groove 302a may be formed at a position corresponding to the first coupling protrusion 132a on the inner surface 302 of the cap 300 . The first coupling groove 302a may be formed in plurality. The first coupling groove 302a may have a shape in which the width gradually decreases toward the upper side. The first coupling protrusion 132a may be inserted into the first coupling groove 302a. When the first coupling protrusion 132a is inserted into the first coupling groove 302a, the first coupling protrusion 132a and the first coupling groove 302a may guide the cap 300 to be properly positioned. .

The second coupling groove 302b may be formed by recessing the inner surface 302 of the cap 300 outward. The second coupling groove 302b may be convex or rounded. The second coupling groove 302b may be formed at a position corresponding to the second coupling protrusion 132b on the inner surface 302 of the cap 300 . The second coupling groove 302b may be formed in plurality. The second coupling groove 302b may have a shape extending long along the circumference of the inner surface 302 of the cap 300 . The second coupling protrusion 132b may be inserted into the second coupling groove 302b and fastened in a snap-fit manner. The second coupling protrusion 132b and the second coupling groove 302b may be detachably fastened to each other.

The upper circumference 113 of the lower body 110 may protrude outward than the upper body 120 . The upper circumference 113 of the lower body 110 may extend along the circumference of the upper body 120 . The upper circumference 113 of the lower body 110 may be disposed below the upper body 120 . When the cap 300 is coupled to the body 100, the lower end of the sidewall 301 of the cap 300 may come into contact with the upper circumference 113 of the lower body 110. The upper circumference 113 of the lower body 110 may restrict movement of the cap 300 to the lower side of the upper body 120 .

12 and 13, the cap 300 may include at least one of a cap body 320, a lower head 330 and an upper head 340. The cover 310 may be pivotably installed on the cap 300 . The cover 310 may be disposed to close the insertion hole 304 . The cover 310 may have a plate shape. The cover 310 may include a circumferential portion formed roundly along the circumference of the insertion hole.

The shaft 311 may be formed at an end of the cover 310 . The shaft 311 may be integrally formed with the cover 310 . The shaft 311 may have a shape elongated to one side. The cover 310 may be pivoted about a direction in which the shaft 311 extends. The shaft 311 may be a pivot axis of the cover 310 . The shaft 311 may protrude from both ends of the cover 310 . The shaft 311 may be referred to as a cover shaft 311 .

Spring 312 may be coupled to cover 310 . One end of the spring 312 may support the cover 310, and the other end of the spring 312 may support one side of the cap 300 (see FIGS. 17 and 18). The other end of the spring 312 may support the upper head 340 . The spring 312 may move the cover 310 in the second direction through an elastic force or a restoring force. The cover 310 may move in the second direction through the spring 312 to close the insertion space 214 (see FIG. 17 ) and/or the insertion hole 304 . The spring 312 may be wound around the shaft 311 . One end of the spring 312 wound around the shaft 311 may extend toward the cover 310, and the other end may extend in a direction opposite to the one end.

The cap body 320 may constitute a sidewall 301 of the cap 300 . The cap body 320 is open vertically and may have a hollow shape. The cap body 320 may cover the side of the cartridge 200 and the side of the upper body 120 . The cap body 320 may include a fastening rib 322 . The fastening rib 322 may protrude inward from the inner surface 302 of the cap body 320 . The fastening rib 322 may have a shape extending along the circumference of the sidewall 301 of the cap body 320 . The fastening rib 322 may be formed above the cap body 320 .

The fastening rib 322 may include at least one of a first rib groove 323 and a second rib groove 324 . The first rib groove 323 may be formed by recessing the fastening rib 322 outward. The first rib groove 323 may be formed on one side of the fastening rib 322 . The second rib groove 324 may be formed by recessing the lower portion of the fastening rib 322 upward. The second rib groove 324 may be provided in plurality and arranged along the circumference of the fastening rib 322 .

The lower head 330 and the upper head 340 may be vertically coupled to form an upper portion of the cap 300 . The lower head 330 may be coupled to the upper head 340 at a lower side of the upper head 340 . The lower head 330 may surround the lower side of the insertion hole 304 .

The lower head 330 may include a shaft groove 331 . Shaft grooves 331 may be formed on both sides of the lower head 330 . The shaft groove 331 may have a shape concave downward. The shaft 311 may be rotatably inserted into the shaft groove 331 . Both ends of the shaft 311 may be inserted into a pair of shaft grooves 331, respectively.

The lower head 330 may include a head rib 332 . The head rib 332 may have a shape extending along the circumference of the lower head 330 . The head rib 332 may be disposed below the fastening rib 322 . The head rib 332 may be caught under the fastening rib 322 .

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

The lower head 330 may include a guide bar 335. The guide bar 335 may be formed on one side of the head rib 332 . The guide bar 335 may have a shape extending upwardly. When the head rib 332 is disposed adjacent to the lower side of the fastening rib 322 , the guide bar 335 may be inserted into the first rib groove 323 . The guide bar 335 may be inserted into the first rib groove 323 to guide the arrangement of the lower head 330 .

The screw 334 may fasten the lower head 330 and the upper head 340. The screw 334 may pass through the lower portion of the lower head 330 and be fixed to the upper head 340 .

The cap 300 may include a second guide 306 . The second guide 306 may be formed on the lower head 330 . The second guide 306 may be formed around the insertion hole 304 . The second guide 306 may be disposed lower than the insertion port 304 . The second guide 306 may be disposed between the insertion hole 304 and the insertion space 214 . The second guide 306 may be inclined downward. The second guide 306 may obliquely extend from the periphery of the insertion hole 304 of the cap 300 toward one end or top of the insertion space 214 (see FIG. 17 ).

The upper head 340 may be coupled to the upper portion of the cap body 320 to form the upper wall 303 of the cap 300. The upper wall 303 of the cap 300 may be referred to as a head upper wall 303 . The upper head 340 may be coupled to the lower head 330 on the upper side of the lower head 330 . The circumference of the upper head wall 303 may be caught on the upper side of the fastening rib 322 .

The upper head 340 may include a second head latch 343 . The second head latch 343 may protrude downward from the circumference of the upper head wall 303 . When the circumference of the upper head wall 303 is caught by the fastening rib 322 , the second head latch 343 may be fastened to the second rib groove 324 formed in the fastening rib 322 .

The cap 300 may have an insertion hole 304 communicating with one end of the insertion space 214 . The cap 300 may have an insertion hole wall 305 constituting a circumference of the insertion hole 304 . The insertion hole 304 of the cap 300 may be formed by opening the head upper wall 303 . The insertion port wall 305 may have a shape extending in the circumferential direction. An inner circumferential surface of the insertion hole wall 305 may surround the insertion hole 304 .

An inner circumferential surface of the insertion port wall 305 may be formed to be rounded. An inner circumferential surface of the insertion port wall 305 may be formed to be convex inward. The inner circumferential surface of the insertion hole wall 305 may have a shape in which the insertion hole 304 is gradually narrowed from the upper side to the lower side, and then widened again.

An end or circumference of the cover 310 may be caught on the lower side of the insertion port wall 305 . When the cover 310 closes the insertion hole 304 , the insertion hole wall 305 comes into contact with the cover 310 to restrict movement of the cover 310 . The insertion port wall 305 may contact an end or circumference of the cover 310 to limit the pivoting of the cover 310 upwardly of the insertion port 304 . The cover 310 may be larger than the insertion hole 304 .

Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15 , the cartridge 200 may include a cover groove 215 . The cover groove 215 may be adjacent to the opening of the insertion space 214 . The cover groove 215 may be recessed in a direction in which the circumference of the insertion space 214 expands from the insertion space 214 . The cover groove 215 may be recessed outward from the insertion space 214 . The cover groove 215 may be depressed radially outward from the insertion space 214 . The cover groove 215 may be depressed toward the first chamber C1 from the insertion space 214 . The cover groove 215 may provide a space in which the cover 310 can be located.

The cover groove 215 may be formed around one end or an upper end of the insertion space 214 in the first container 210 . The cover groove 215 may be formed by recessing the circumference of the insertion space 214 outward at one end of the insertion space 214 . The cover 310 may be accommodated in the cover groove 215 (see FIGS. 17 and 18). The cover 310 may be accommodated in the cover groove 215 while opening the opening of the insertion space 214 . The cover 310 may be accommodated in the cover groove 215 while pivoting in the first direction to open the opening of the insertion space 214 .

The cover groove 215 may be formed by recessing one end or an upper end of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 outward from the insertion space 214 . The cover groove 215 may be formed by recessing the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 from the insertion space 214 toward the first chamber C1. The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may partition the cover groove 215 . The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may surround at least a portion of the cover groove 215 . The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may contact the bottom of the cover groove 215 . The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may cover a portion of the side of the cover groove 215 .

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

The first guide 216 may contact the bottom of the cover groove 215 . The first guide 216 may be formed on the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 at a position in contact with the bottom of the cover groove 215 . The first guide 216 may be formed between the bottom of the cover groove 215 and the insertion space 214 . The first guide 216 may be disposed below the cover groove 215 . The first guide 216 may be inclined from the bottom of the cover groove 215 toward the lower side of the insertion space 214 .

The first guide 216 may extend in a circumferential direction along at least a portion of the insertion space 214 . The first guide 216 may extend circumferentially along the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 . The first guide 216 may guide the stick 400 to be inserted into the insertion space 214 by contacting an end of the stick 400 (see FIG. 3 ).

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

The first container 210 may provide a first chamber C1 and an insertion space 214 . The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 separates the space enclosed by the outer wall 211 of the first container 210, partitions the first chamber C1 on one side, and inserts the insertion space 214 on the other side. ) can be partitioned.

The outer wall 211 and the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may surround the side of the first chamber C1. The outer wall 211 and the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may be connected to each other and may have an extended shape to surround the circumference of the first chamber C1. The top wall 213 of the first container 210 may cover the top of the first chamber C1. The upper wall 213 of the first container 210 may be connected to the outer wall 211 and the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 .

The outer wall 211 and the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may surround the side of the insertion space 214 . Insertion space 214 may have a shape elongated in the vertical direction. The insertion space 214 may have a shape corresponding to the circumference of the stick 400 (FIG. 3). The insertion space 214 may have a substantially cylindrical shape. The outer wall 211 and the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may be connected to each other and extend in a circumferential direction to surround the insertion space 214 . The insertion space 214 may be opened vertically.

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

The second container 220 may include at least one of the lower case 230 and the frame 240 . The lower case 230 may configure the outer appearance of the second container 220 . The lower case 230 may be coupled to the outer wall 211 or the circumference of the first container 210 . The lower case 230 may provide an accommodation space therein. The lower case 230 may support the frame 240 . The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed by opening the side wall of the lower case 230 . The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed at a position higher than the bottom of the lower case 230 .

Accordingly, it is possible to prevent liquid from leaking from the second chamber C2 to the outside of the cartridge 200 through the cartridge inlet 224 .

The lower case 230 may include at least one of the accommodating part 231 and the extension part 232 . The accommodating part 231 may provide an accommodating space therein. The accommodating part 231 may surround the accommodating space. The accommodating part 231 may accommodate at least a portion of the frame 240 therein. The sidewall of the accommodating part 231 may be the sidewall 221 of the second container 220 (see FIG. 4 ). The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed by opening the side wall of the accommodating portion 231 . The extension part 232 may extend outward from an upper end of one side of the accommodating part 231 . The extension 232 may support a portion of the frame 240 . The accommodating portion 231 may be referred to as a case portion 231 .

The frame 240 may be disposed inside the lower case 230 . The frame 240 may partition the second chamber C2. The frame 240 may surround at least a portion of the second chamber C2. The lower case 230 may surround the remaining part of the second chamber C2. The frame 240 may form the bottom of the first chamber C1.

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

The second frame unit 242 may surround at least a portion of the second chamber C2. The second frame part 242 may partition the second chamber C2. A side wall of the second frame unit 242 may surround at least a portion of the side of the second chamber C2. The bottom of the second frame part 242 may constitute the bottom of the second chamber C2. The chamber inlet 2424 may be formed on a sidewall of the second frame part 242 . The chamber inlet 2424 may communicate with the second chamber C2. The second frame unit 242 may be disposed adjacent to the lower side of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 . The chamber inlet 2424 may be formed at a position higher than the bottom of the second chamber C2.

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

The accommodating part 231 may accommodate the second frame part 242 therein. The accommodating part 231 may support the bottom of the second frame part 242 . The accommodating part 231 may partition the second chamber C2 together with the second frame part 242 . The extension part 232 may support the first frame part 241 . The first frame part 241 may be disposed inside the accommodating part 231 , and the second frame part 242 may be disposed above the extension part 232 .

The connection passage 2316 may be formed inside the accommodating part 231 . The frame 240 may partition the connection passage 2316 inside the lower case 230 . The connection passage 2316 may be formed between the cartridge inlet 224 and the chamber inlet 2424 to connect the cartridge inlet 224 and the chamber inlet 2424 . The first frame portion 241 may cover an upper portion of the connection passage 2316 . The second frame part 242 may cover the side of the connection passage 2316 .

The blocking wall 2317 may be formed in the connection passage 2316 . The blocking wall 2317 may be formed between the cartridge inlet 224 and the chamber inlet 2424 . The blocking wall 2317 may have an elongated shape. The blocking wall 2317 may extend upward from the bottom of the lower case 230 or the bottom of the frame 240 . The blocking wall 2317 may extend higher than the cartridge inlet 224 . The blocking wall 2317 may extend higher than the chamber inlet 2424 .

Accordingly, it is possible to prevent liquid from the second chamber C2 from leaking out of the cartridge 200 through the cartridge inlet 224 .

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

The sealing member 250 may include at least one of a first sealing part 251 and a second sealing part 252 . The first sealing part 251 may extend along the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 . The first sealing part 251 may surround an edge of the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 . The first sealing part 251 may adhere between the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and the frame 240 . The first sealing part 251 may adhere between the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and the first frame part 241 .

Accordingly, it is possible to prevent liquid stored in the first chamber C1 from leaking between the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and the frame 240 .

The second sealing part 252 may extend from the first sealing part 251 along the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 . The second sealing part 252 may surround an edge of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 and be in close contact with it. The second sealing part 252 may adhere between the inner wall of the first container 210 and the frame 240 . The second sealing part 252 may adhere between the inner wall of the first container 210 and the second frame part 242 . The second sealing part 252 may be inserted into the frame 240 . The second sealing part 252 may be inserted into the second frame part 242 . The lower end of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may press the second sealing part 252 toward the frame 240 .

Accordingly, it is possible to prevent liquid stored in the first chamber C1 from leaking between the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 and the frame 240 .

The mount 130 may have a sensor accommodating part 137 . The sensor accommodating portion 137 may provide a space formed by opening a lower portion of one side wall of the mount 130 . The second sensor 180 may be accommodated inside the sensor accommodating part 137 . The lower case 230 may cover the sensor accommodating part 137 . The lower case 230 may cover one side of the sensor accommodating part 137 . One side wall of the accommodating part 231 of the lower case 230 may face the side of the sensor accommodating part 137 . The extension part 232 of the lower case 230 may cover the upper part of the sensor accommodating part 137 .

A gap through which air can flow may be formed between the sensor accommodating part 137 and the lower case 230 . Air may pass between the sensor accommodating part 137 and the lower case 230 and be introduced into the cartridge inlet 224 . The second sensor 180 may detect a flow of air passing between the sensor accommodating part 137 and the lower case 230 and flowing into the cartridge inlet 224 .

15 and 16, the cartridge 200 may include a stick stopper 217 protruding inward from the circumference of the insertion space 214 at a position adjacent to the other end or lower end of the insertion space 214. there is. The stick stopper 217 may protrude radially inward. The stick stopper 217 may be formed on the outer wall 211 and/or the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 .

A plurality of stick stoppers 217 may be provided. The stick stoppers 217 may be provided in three pieces. A plurality of stick stoppers 217 may be arranged along the circumference of the insertion space 214 . The stick stoppers 217 may be arranged in a circumferential direction. The stick stoppers 217 may be spaced apart from each other. The stick stopper 217 may have a rib shape extending in a circumferential direction along the circumference of the insertion space 214 or a ring shape. The stick 400 may span the circumference of the stick stopper 217 . The stick stopper 217 may have a shape gradually widening toward the upper side.

Accordingly, when the stick 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214, the stick stopper 217 contacts the end of the stick 400 so that the stick 400 crosses the insertion space 214 into the second chamber ( C2) can be restricted.

In addition, a decrease in the amount of air introduced into the insertion space 214 from the second chamber C2 can be minimized.

In addition, the stick stopper 217 may not prevent the aerosol generated in the second chamber C2 from extracting certain components from the medium of the stick 400 .

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

When the cover 310 is pivoted in the first direction to open the insertion space 214 , the cover 310 may be accommodated in the cover groove 215 . When the cover 310 opens the insertion space 214, the cover 310 is accommodated in the cover groove 215 and is attached to the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 disposed below the cover groove 215. may overlap. When the cover 310 opens the insertion space 214 , the cover 310 may be disposed parallel to the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 located below the cover groove 215 .

The first guide 216 may be inclined from the bottom of the cover groove 215 toward the lower side of the insertion space 214 . The first guide 216 may be inclined so that the insertion space 214 gradually narrows toward the lower side. When the cover 310 opens the insertion space 214, the first guide 216 may be disposed adjacent to one end of the cover 310 on the lower side of the cover 310. When the cover 310 opens the insertion space 214, the first guide 216 may protrude into the insertion space 214 rather than the end of the cover 310.

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

The second guide 306 may be inclined so that the inner space gradually narrows toward the lower side. The second guide 306 may be disposed adjacent to the pivot radius of the cover 310 . The second guide 306 may be disposed outside the pivot radius of the cover 310 . The second guide 306 may obliquely extend along the pivot radius of the cover 310 .

One end of the second guide 306 may be adjacent to the insertion hole 304 . One end of the second guide 306 may be disposed outside the insertion hole 304 . One end of the second guide 306 may be disposed below the insertion port wall 305 . The insertion port wall 305 may protrude inward from one end of the second guide 306 . When the cover 310 is pivoted in the second direction to close the insertion space 214 , the cover 310 contacts the insertion hole wall 305 and the movement of the cover 310 may be restricted.

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

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

19 and 20 , when the end of the stick 400 passes through the insertion hole 304, the end of the stick 400 may come into contact with the insertion hole wall 305. When the end of the stick 400 comes into contact with the insertion hole wall 305 , the insertion hole wall 305 may guide the stick 400 to the insertion hole 304 in its proper position. When the stick 400 passes through the insertion hole 304, the end of the stick 400 may push the cover 310 to pivot the cover 310 in the first direction.

Referring to FIGS. 20 and 21 , when the stick 400 passes through the insertion hole 304 , the cover 310 may be inserted into the cover groove 215 . The cover 310 may overlap the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 to form one side wall of the insertion space 214 together with the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 .

Referring to FIGS. 21 and 22 , the stick 400 slides along the surface of the cover 310 and can be inserted into the insertion space 214 . The second guide 306 may be disposed at a position opposite to the pivot axis of the cover 310 around the insertion hole 304 . The second guide 306 may be disposed at a position opposite to the cover groove 215 . When the stick 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214, an end of the stick 400 may come into contact with the second guide 306. When the end of the stick 400 contacts the second guide 306 , the second guide 306 may guide the stick 400 to the proper position of the insertion space 214 .

The first guide 216 may be disposed opposite to the second guide 306 . The first guide 216 may be disposed lower than the second guide 216 . The first guide 216 may be disposed below the cover groove 215 . The first guide 216 may be disposed below the cover 310 . The first guide 216 may extend circumferentially along the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 . When the stick 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214, an end of the stick 400 may come into contact with the first guide 216. The end of the stick 400 may contact the first guide 216 after first contacting the second guide 306 to guide the location. When the end of the stick 400 contacts the first guide 216 , the first guide 216 may guide the stick 400 to the proper position of the insertion space 214 .

When inserted into the insertion space 214, the end of the stick 400 may come into contact with the stick stopper 217. The stick stopper 217 may come into contact with an end of the stick 400 to restrict movement of the stick 400 to the lower side of the insertion space 214 or to the second chamber C2.

Accordingly, when the user pushes the cover 310 through the stick 400, the position of the stick 400 is guided to the correct position so as to smoothly pass through the insertion hole 304, and the cover 310 can be pushed.

In addition, even if the stick 400 pushes the cover 310 and the cover 310 is disposed inside the insertion space 214, the cover 310 is accommodated in the cover groove 215 so that the stick 400 is inserted. It may be in close contact with the wall dividing the space 214 .

In addition, since the stick 400 adheres to the wall defining the insertion space 214, when the user inhales air through the stick 400, air is unnecessary between the insertion space 214 and the stick 400. It is possible to prevent the air flow from being flowed and to reduce wasted suction force, thereby preventing the efficiency of the air flow from being reduced.

In addition, while the user pushes the cover 310 through the stick 400, even if the cover 310 applies an external force to the end of the stick 400 in the second direction, the stick 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214. It can be guided to insert accurately.

Also, movement of the stick 400 into the second chamber C2 may be restricted.

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

The second sensor 180 may be disposed on one side of the upper part of the lower body 110 . The sensor support 185 may have a shape extending upward from the top of the lower body 110 . The sensor support 185 may support the second sensor 180 . The second sensor 180 may be coupled to the sensor support 185 . The second sensor 180 may be coupled to the sensor support 185 and disposed to face toward the side. The sensor accommodating portion 137 of the mount 130 may accommodate and cover the second sensor 180 and the sensor support portion 185 .

Referring to FIGS. 24 to 26 , the fastener 135 may be formed below the mount 130 . The fastener 135 may be formed by opening a lower side of the mount 130 . A plurality of fasteners 135 may be provided and arranged along the circumference of the lower portion of the mount 130 . The body latch 115 disposed above the lower body 110 may be inserted into the fastener 135 to fasten the mount 130 and the lower body 110 (see FIGS. 28 and 29).

The rib groove 136 may be formed on the outer surface 132 of the mount 130 . The rib groove 136 may have a shape depressed inward from the outer surface 132 of the mount 130 . The rib groove 136 may have a shape extending along the circumference of the outer surface 132 of the mount 130 . The body rib 116 extending along the inner circumference of the upper part of the lower body 110 may be inserted into the rib groove 136 to fasten the mount 130 and the lower body 110 . The body rib 116 may be made of a material having elasticity. For example, the body rib 116 may be made of a material such as rubber or silicon. The body rib 116 is in close contact with the rib groove 136 to stably fix the position of the mount 130 to the lower body 110, and can prevent the upper body 120 from shaking from the lower body 110. (See Figures 28 and 29).

The first fixing part 138 may be formed below the mount 130 . The first fixing part 138 may be recessed upward from the bottom of the mount 130 or protruded downward. The first fixing part 138 may be formed around the lower part of the mount 130 . The first fixing part 138 may be provided in plurality and arranged along the circumference of the lower portion of the mount 130 . The second fixing part 118 disposed on the upper part of the lower body 110 is coupled with the first fixing part 138 to stably fix the position of the mount 130 to the lower body 110, and the upper body 120 ) can be prevented from shaking from the lower body 110 (see FIGS. 28 and 29).

The upper body 120 may include a column 140 extending upward. The column 140 may extend upward from one side of the mount 130 . The side walls 141 and 142 of the column 140 may be connected to the side walls 131 and 132 of the mount 130 . The column 140 may cover a portion of the space 134 provided by the mount 130 . The inner wall 141 of the column 140 may have an outwardly concave shape. Column 140 may face the side of cartridge 200 (see FIG. 6). The column 140 may cover one side of the cartridge 200 . The column 140 may be open toward one side of the cartridge 200 .

Column 140 may receive PCB assembly 150 . The PCB assembly 150 may provide light to the cartridge 200 or detect information about the cartridge 200 . For example, the information on the cartridge 200 may include information on changes in the remaining amount of liquid stored in the first chamber C1 of the cartridge 200, and the type of liquid stored in the first chamber C1 of the cartridge 200. Information on whether the stick 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214 of the cartridge 200, information about the type of stick 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 of the cartridge 200, Information on the extent to which the stick 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 of the cartridge 200 has been used or can be used, and the cartridge 200 inserted into the insertion space 214 of the cartridge 200 has been inserted into the body 100. ) It may be at least any one of information on whether or not the combined cartridge 200 is coupled and information on the type of the coupled cartridge 200 . Information on the cartridge 200 is not limited to those mentioned above. Column 140 can accommodate a light source 153 that provides light. The column 140 can accommodate a first sensor 154 that senses information about the cartridge 200 .

The column 140 may provide an installation space 144 therein. The installation space 144 may have a shape extending vertically along the column 140 . The inner wall 141 of the column 140 may surround the installation space 144 . The installation space 144 may be opened toward the space 134 of the mount 130 . The installation space 144 may be opened toward one side of the cartridge 200 .

The PCB assembly 150 may be installed in the installation space 144 . The plate 160 may cover the PCB assembly 150 and be disposed within the installation space 144 . The window 170 may cover the PCB assembly 150 and the installation space 144 . The PCB assembly 150, plate 160 and window 170 may be sequentially stacked. The installation space 144 may be referred to as an assembly accommodating space 144 .

The PCB assembly 150 may include at least one of a printed circuit board (PCB) 151 , a light source 153 , and a first sensor 154 . The light source 153 may be mounted on the PCB 151. At least one light source 153 may be provided. The first sensor 154 may be mounted on a PCB. The light source 153 and the first sensor 154 may be mounted at different locations on a single PCB. The first sensor 154 may be mounted in an area avoiding at least one light source 153 .

The PCB assembly 150 may be disposed inside the column 140 toward the cartridge 200 . The PCB assembly 150 may face the first container 210 provided with the first chamber C1 and the insertion space 214 . The PCB assembly 150 may extend long in the vertical direction along the column 140 . A connector 152 for electrical connection may be formed at one end of the PCB assembly 150 .

The PCB 151 may extend vertically along the column 140 . The PCB 151 may be a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). The connector 152 may be formed at one end of the PCB 151 . A plurality of light sources 153 may be arranged on the PCB 151 . The first sensor 154 may be located in the center of the PCB 151. At least one light source 153 may be disposed on both sides with the first sensor 154 interposed therebetween. A plurality of light sources 153 may be vertically arranged along the PCB 151 . A plurality of light sources 153 may be arranged along the longitudinal direction of the column 140 . The first sensor 154 may be disposed to face the insertion space 214 . The light source 153 may be disposed to face the outside of the insertion space 214 . The light source 153 may provide light to the first chamber C1 toward the outside of the insertion space 214 . The light source 153 may be an LED.

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

In addition, it is possible to prevent the light path provided by the light source 153 from being blocked by the stick 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 .

The first sensor 154 may extend long in the vertical direction along the PCB 151 . The first sensor 154 may elongate along the first container 210 or the insertion space 214 . The first sensor 154 may face the insertion space 214 . The first sensor 154 may detect information about the cartridge 200 . For example, the first sensor 154 is configured to provide information about changes in the remaining amount of liquid stored in the first chamber C1 of the cartridge 200 and the type of liquid stored in the first chamber C1 of the cartridge 200. Information on whether or not the stick 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214 of the cartridge 200, information about the type of stick 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 of the cartridge 200, cartridge Information on the extent to which the stick 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 of the 200 has been used or available, and the cartridge 200 inserted into the insertion space 214 of the cartridge 200 is the body 100 It is possible to detect at least one of information on whether or not it is coupled to and information on the type of coupled cartridge 200 . Information on the cartridge 200 is not limited thereto.

The first sensor 154 may detect information about the cartridge 200 by detecting a change in electromagnetic characteristics of the cartridge 200 . The first sensor 154 may detect a change in electromagnetic characteristics caused by an adjacent object. For example, the first sensor 154 may be a capacitance sensor. For example, the first sensor 154 may be a magnetic proximity sensor. The type of the first sensor 154 is not limited thereto. For example, when the stick 400 is inserted into the insertion space 214 of the cartridge 200 or a change occurs in the volume of liquid stored in the first chamber C1, the first sensor 154 detects electromagnetic A change appears in the characteristic, and the first sensor 154 may detect information about the cartridge 200 by measuring it.

Window 170 may be coupled to column 140 . The window 170 may be formed of a transparent material. The window 170 may transmit light. A window 170 may be coupled to the column 140 and cover the PCB assembly 150 (see FIG. 26). The window 170 may have a shape extending vertically along the column 140 . The window 170 may be disposed between the column 140 and the cartridge 200 . The window 170 may be disposed adjacent to the inner wall 141 of the column 140 . The window 170 may cover one side of the cartridge 200 . Window 170 may face the side of cartridge 200 . The window 170 may be formed thin so that the PCB assembly 150 is adjacent to the cartridge 200 .

One surface 171a of the window 170 may contact the side of the cartridge 200 to support the cartridge 200 (see FIGS. 4 to 6). The other surface 171b of the window 170 may adhere to the PCB assembly 150 (see FIG. 27). One surface 171a of the window 170 may be referred to as a front surface of the window 170 . The other surface 171b of the window 170 may be referred to as a rear surface of the window 170 .

One surface 171a of the window 170 may have a shape corresponding to the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 constituting the circumference of the insertion space 214 . Insertion space 214 may be adjacent column 140 and PCB assembly 150 (see FIG. 15). The insertion space 214 may be located between the first chamber C1 and the column 140 . The outer wall 211 of the first container 210 surrounding the circumference of the insertion space 214 may have a shape extending roundly along the circumference of the insertion space 214 . One surface 171a of the window 170 may have a rounded shape to surround the outside of the insertion space 214 . One surface 171a of the window 170 may have a rounded shape to surround the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 constituting the circumference of the insertion space 214 . One surface 171a of the window 170 may have a concave shape toward a direction opposite to the cartridge 200 . One surface 171a of the window 170 may support one side wall of the cartridge 200 .

At least one groove 174 accommodating the light source 153 may be formed on the other surface 171b of the window 170 . The groove 174 may be referred to as a light source groove 174 or a window groove 174. The light source groove 174 may be formed by being depressed from the other surface 171b of the window 170 toward one surface. Each of the plurality of light source grooves 174 may accommodate and cover each of the plurality of light sources 153 . Each of the plurality of light source grooves 174 may be formed at a position corresponding to each position of the plurality of light sources 153 . The plurality of light source grooves 174 may be vertically arranged. A plurality of light source grooves 174 may be formed at least one at each side with the first sensor 154 interposed therebetween.

The other surface 171b of the window 170 may include a flat portion 172 formed flat. The flat portion 172 may adhere to the PCB assembly 150 . The flat part 172 may be inserted into the installation space 144 of the column 140 (see FIG. 24). The light source groove 174 may be formed by recessing the flat portion 172 .

The PCB assembly 150 may include a plurality of through holes 151a. The through hole 151a may be formed by opening one side of the PCB 151 . The through hole 151a may be formed on the upper side of the PCB 151 . The through hole 151a may be formed above the light source 153 and/or the first sensor 154 . The through hole 151a may be formed on both sides of the PCB 151 .

The window 170 may include a plurality of through protrusions 172a. The through protrusion 172a may protrude from the other surface 171b of the window 170. The through protrusion 172a may be formed at a position corresponding to the through hole 151a. The through protrusion 172a may protrude toward the through hole 151a. The through protrusion 172a may pass through the through hole 151a. A plurality of through protrusions 172a may be provided. Each of the plurality of through protrusions 172a may pass through each of the plurality of through holes 151a. The through-protrusion 172a passes through the through-hole 151a, so that the PCB assembly 150 and the window 170 can be disposed in the same position as each other.

The window 170 may include a protrusion 173 . The protrusion 173 may be formed on the other surface 171b of the window 170 . The protrusions 173 may protrude from the flat portion 172 to both sides. The protrusions 173 may be provided in plurality and arranged in a vertical direction. Each of the plurality of protrusions 173 may have a vertically long shape corresponding to the flange side portion 1451 .

Column 140 may include a flange 145 . The flange 145 may be disposed inside the inner wall 141 of the column 140 . The flange 145 may protrude inwardly from the inner wall 141 of the column 140 . Flange 145 may be integrally formed with column 140 . The flange 145 may protrude into the column 140 to form a rim. The flange 145 may extend along the circumference of the assembly accommodating space 144 . The center of the flange 145 is open, so that the assembly accommodating space 144 and the container accommodating space 134 may be connected to each other.

The flange 145 may include at least one of a flange side portion 1451 , a lower flange portion 1452 , and an upper flange portion 1453 . The flange 145 may be formed by connecting a flange side portion 1451 , a lower flange portion 1452 , and an upper flange portion 1453 . The flange side portion 1451 may have a shape elongated along the longitudinal direction of the column 140 . Flange side parts 1451 may be formed to be spaced apart from each other on both sides of the column 140 . The lower flange portion 1452 and the upper flange portion 1453 may be connected between the pair of flange side portions 1451 . The flange side portion 1451 , the lower flange portion 1452 , and the upper flange portion 1453 may be connected to each other to form a circumference of the flange 145 . A space between the flange side portion 1451, the lower flange portion 1452, and the upper flange portion 1453 may be opened so that the assembly accommodating space 144 and the container accommodating space 134 communicate with each other.

The other surface 171b of the window 170 may be attached to the flange 145 . An edge of the other side of window 170 may be attached to flange 145 . The other surface 171b of the window 170 may be attached to the flange 145 through an adhesive member. For example, the adhesive member may be a tape or bond. The adhesive member is not limited to those mentioned above. The protrusion 173 is caught on the flange 145 and may fasten the window 170 and the flange 145 . The protrusion 173 may be caught on the flange side portion 1451 . The flange 145 may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the other surface 171b of the window 170 adjacent to the edge of the window 170 . The lower flange 1452 and the upper flange 1453 may have a concave shape.

Accordingly, the PCB assembly 150 is protected from the outside and can be prevented from being separated.

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

In addition, the window 170, the cartridge 200 and the PCB assembly 150 can be stably coupled or fixed.

The plate 160 may cover an area of the PCB assembly 150 that avoids at least one light source 153 . The plate 160 may be attached to the PCB assembly 150 to cover the first sensor 154 . The plate 160 may transmit electromagnetic waves. The plate 160 transmits electromagnetic waves, but does not transmit visible light or may be translucent.

A printed circuit connected to the light source 153 may be printed around the light source 153 on the PCB 151 . The plate 160 may cover the printed circuit printed on the PCB 151 around the light source 153 . The plate 160 may have a shape extending vertically along the first sensor 154 and may have a shape extending in a direction in which the printed circuit is printed.

The plate 160 may expose the light source 153 without covering it. The light sources 153 may be arranged in a vertical direction on both sides with the first sensor 154 interposed therebetween. A position of the plate 160 corresponding to the position of the light source 153 may be open. When the plate 160 is attached to the PCB assembly 150, the light source 153 may be exposed through an area formed by opening the plate 160.

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

Also, while the first sensor 154 is covered with the plate 160, it may detect a change in electromagnetic characteristics of the surroundings.

Referring to FIG. 27 , the PCB assembly 150 may extend along the column 140 inside the column 140 . PCB 151 may elongate along column 140 . The connector 152 formed at one end of the PCB assembly 150 may be exposed to the lower side of the upper body 120 . The connector 152 may be exposed to the lower side of the column 140 . The connector 152 may be exposed to the lower side of the mount 130 . The lower end of column 140 may be open to form a gap 146 . The connector 152 may be exposed downward through the gap 146 . The gap 146 may communicate with the installation space 144 (FIG. 24).

The mount 130 may include a sensor accommodating part 137 . The sensor accommodating part 137 may be formed on one side wall of the mount 130 . The sensor accommodating portion 137 may open downward from one side wall of the mount 130 to provide a space 137b into which the second sensor 180 is inserted. The space 137b provided by the sensor accommodating portion 137 may be referred to as a sensor accommodating space 137b. The inner surface of the sensor receiving portion 137 may constitute a part of the inner surface 131 of the mount 130 . The outer surface of the sensor receiving portion 137 may constitute a part of the outer surface 132 of the mount 130 . The sensor accommodating part 137 may be formed at a position facing the column 140 with the container accommodating space 134 as the center. The column 140 extends upward from one side of the mount 130, and the sensor receiving portion 137 may be formed on the other side of the mount 130.

The sensing hole 137a may be formed by opening the inner surface 131 of the sensor accommodating part 137 . The sensing hole 137a may be formed between the sensor accommodating space 137b and the container accommodating space 134 to connect the sensor accommodating space 137b and the container accommodating space 134 . The sensing hole 137a may be adjacent to the cartridge inlet 224 (see FIG. 15). The sensing hole 137a may face the cartridge inlet 224 .

The sensing hole 137a may face the side. The cartridge inlet 224 is formed by opening the side of the second container 220, and the side of the sensing hole 137a is open to face the cartridge inlet 224 (see FIG. 15).

Referring to FIGS. 28 and 29 , the separation wall 112 of the lower body 110 may cover the upper side of the battery 190 . The separation wall 112 may be disposed in a direction crossing the sidewall 111 of the lower body 110 at the top of the lower body 110 . The separation wall 112 may cover upper sides of internal components of the lower body 110 . The separation wall 112 may separate a space where internal components of the lower body 110 are installed and a space where the upper body 120 is coupled. The separating wall 112 may be disposed under the upper body 120 . The sidewall 111 of the lower body 110 extends upward from the separation wall 112 and may surround the separation wall 112 . An inner circumferential surface of the sidewall 111 of the lower body 110 extending upward from the separating wall 112 may surround the lower circumference of the mount 130 .

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

The upper body 120 may be coupled to the upper side of the lower body 110 . The body latch 115 may be formed above the lower body 110 . The body latch 115 may be formed at one end of the partition wall 112 . The body latch 115 may have a protruding shape. The body latch 115 may be inserted into the fastener 135 of the mount 130 to fasten the mount 130 and the lower body 110 .

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

The second fixing part 118 may be disposed above the lower body 110 . The second fixing part 118 may be formed at a position corresponding to the first fixing part 138 . The second fixing part 118 may be formed around the separating wall 112 . The second fixing part 118 may have a shape that protrudes upward or is recessed downward. The second fixing part 118 may be provided in plurality. The second fixing part 118 may be coupled with the first fixing part 138 of the mount 130 .

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

In addition, the position of the mount 130 can be stably fixed to the lower body 110, and the upper body 120 can be prevented from shaking from the lower body 110.

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

The PCB assembly 150 may be electrically connected to devices inside the lower body 110 through the connector 152 exposed to the lower side of the upper body 120 . One side of the separating wall 112 may be opened to form a connector insertion hole 117 . The connector insert 117 may be formed at a position corresponding to the column 140 . The connector insert 117 may be opened toward the top. The connection terminal 192 may be located on the lower side of the connector insertion port 117 in the lower body 110 . When the upper body 120 is coupled to the lower body 110, the connector 152 may be inserted into the connector insertion hole 117 and come into contact with the second connection terminal 192. When the connector 152 contacts the second connection terminal 192, it will be electrically connected to at least one of devices such as the battery 190 and the control device 193 through the connector 152 of the PCB assembly 150. can Devices that are electrically connected are not limited thereto.

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

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

The first container 210 may be formed in a hollow shape. The outer wall 211 of the first container 210 may surround an internal space. The first container 210 may provide a first chamber C1 storing liquid therein. One side or a lower side of the first chamber C1 may be open. The first container 210 may have an insertion space 214 into which the stick 400 is inserted. The first chamber C1 and the stick 400 may be partitioned from each other inside the first container 210 . Both ends of the insertion space 214 are open and may have an elongated shape. The insertion space 214 extends vertically and has an open top and bottom. A circumference of the insertion space 214 may extend in a circumferential direction. The insertion space 214 may have a cylindrical shape.

The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 is located inside the first container 210 and may separate a space inside the first container 210 . The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 partitions the first chamber C1 on one side of the space surrounded by the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and the insertion space 214 on the other side. can do. The inner wall 212 of the first container 210 may extend in the circumferential direction to cover at least a portion of the circumference of the insertion space 214 .

Accordingly, the efficiency of the space for storing the liquid can be improved, and the convenience of the user's suction operation can be improved.

The second container 220 may be coupled to the first container 210 . The second container 220 may be coupled to one side or a lower side of the first container 210 . The second container 220 may block one open side of the first chamber C1. The second container 220 may provide a second chamber C2 communicating with the insertion space 214 therein. The wick 261 may be installed inside the second container 220 .

The cartridge inlet 224 may communicate the outside of the second chamber C2 and the cartridge 200 . The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed by opening the outer wall of the second container 220 . The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed on the side wall 221 of the second container 220 . Cartridge inlet 224 may be opened toward the side. The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed at a higher position than the bottom 222 of the second container 220 .

Accordingly, it is possible to prevent liquid droplets present in the connection passage 2314 from leaking out of the cartridge 200 through the cartridge inlet 224 .

The second container 220 may include at least one of the lower case 230 and the frame 240 . The lower case 230 may configure the outer appearance of the second container 220 . The lower case 230 may be disposed below the first container 210 . The lower case 230 may be combined with the first container 210 . The lower case 230 may be coupled to the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 . The circumference of the lower case 230 may be coupled with the circumference of the first container 210 . The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed by opening the outer wall of the lower case 230 . The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed on the side wall 2311 of the lower case 230 . The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed at a higher position than the bottom 2312 of the lower case 230 . The lower case 230 may provide an accommodation space 2310 therein. The lower case 230 may accommodate at least a portion of the frame 240 in the accommodating space 2310 . The lower case 230 may support the frame 240 .

The lower case 230 may include an accommodating portion 231 . The accommodating part 231 may provide an accommodating space 2310 therein. The accommodating space 2310 may be formed by opening the accommodating part 231 upward. The accommodating portion 231 may surround the side and lower portions of the accommodating space 2310 . The sidewall 2311 of the accommodating part 231 may surround the side of the accommodating space 2310 . The bottom 2312 of the accommodating portion 231 may cover the lower portion of the accommodating space 2310 . The second chamber C2 may be formed at a location where the accommodating space 2310 is formed. The accommodating part 231 may surround a part of the second chamber C2.

Cartridge inlet 224 may be formed by opening one side of the accommodating portion 231 . The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed by opening the outer wall of the accommodating portion 231 . The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed on one side wall 2311 of the accommodating portion 231 . The cartridge inlet 224 may be adjacent to the lower side of the extension part 232 . The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed at a position higher than the bottom 2312 of the accommodating portion 231 .

The accommodating part 231 may provide a connection passage 2314 therein. The connection passage 2314 may communicate with the cartridge inlet 224 . The connection passage 2314 may be formed between the accommodating part 231 and the frame 240 . The connection passage 2314 may be surrounded by the accommodating portion 231 and the frame 240 . The connection passage 2314 may be located between the cartridge inlet 224 and the chamber inlet 2424 . The connection passage 2314 may connect the cartridge inlet 224 and the chamber inlet 2424 .

The blocking wall 2317 may be formed on the connection passage 2314 . The blocking wall 2317 may protrude upward from the bottom of the connection passage 2314 . Blocking wall 2317 The blocking wall 2317 may protrude upward from the bottom 2312 of the accommodating part 231 or the bottom of the frame 240 . The connection passage 2314 may surround the blocking wall 2317 . The blocking wall 2317 may be disposed between the cartridge inlet 224 and the chamber inlet 2424 . The blocking wall 2317 may be disposed between the one side wall 2311 of the accommodating part 231 and the one side wall 2421 of the second frame part 242 . The blocking wall 2317 may be formed parallel to one side wall 2311 of the accommodating part 231 . The blocking wall 2317 may face one side wall 2311 of the accommodating part 231 . The blocking wall 2317 may be formed parallel to one side wall 2421 of the second frame part 242 . The blocking wall 2317 may face one side wall 2421 of the second frame part 242 . The blocking wall 2317 may extend higher than the height of the cartridge inlet 224 and/or the chamber inlet 2424 . The blocking wall 2317 may extend lower than the height of the extension part 232 and/or the bottom part 2411 . The blocking wall 2317 may extend long in a direction crossing the direction in which the cartridge inlet 224 and/or the chamber inlet 2424 are opened. The cartridge inlet 224 may face the blocking wall 2317. The chamber inlet 2424 may face the blocking wall 2317.

Accordingly, it is possible to prevent liquids generated in the second chamber C2 from leaking out of the cartridge 200 through the cartridge inlet 224 .

The lower case 230 may include an extension portion 232 extending outward from the receiving portion 231 . The extension part 232 may extend outward from an upper end of one side of the accommodating part 231 . The extension part 232 may extend outward from the sidewall 2311 of the accommodating part 231 in which the cartridge inlet 224 is formed. The extension part 232 may be located below the first chamber C1. The extension part 232 may support the first frame part 241 .

The lower case 230 may include a circumferential portion 2322 coupled to the circumference of the first container 210 . The circumferential portion 2322 may extend from an upper end of the lower case 230 along the circumference of the lower case 230 . The circumferential portion 2322 may extend along the circumferences of the accommodating portion 231 and the extension portion 232 . The circumferential portion 2322 may have a continuous band shape. The circumference 2322 may have a shape protruding upward from the circumference of the lower case 230 . The circumferential portion 2322 may be coupled to the lower end of the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 . The lower end of the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 may be recessed upward so that the circumferential portion 2322 may be inserted therein. The circumferential portion 2322 and the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 may be attached to each other through an adhesive member. For example, the adhesive member may be a tape or bond. The adhesive member is not limited to those mentioned above.

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

The frame 240 may include a first frame part 241 constituting the bottom of the first chamber C1. The first frame part 241 may block one open side of the first chamber C1. The frame 240 may include a second frame portion 242 that partitions the inside of the lower case 230 to provide a second chamber C2 . The second frame unit 242 may be accommodated inside the lower case 230 . The second frame part 242 may be connected to the first frame part 241 . The second frame unit 242 may surround at least a portion of the second chamber C2.

The second frame unit 242 may be accommodated in the accommodating space 2310 . The sidewall 2421 of the second frame unit 242 may surround at least a portion of the side of the second chamber C2. The bottom 2422 of the second frame part 242 may constitute the bottom of the second chamber C2. The accommodating part 231 may support the second frame part 242 . The bottom 2312 of the accommodating part 231 may support the bottom 2422 of the second frame part 242 . The chamber inlet 2424 may be formed by opening the sidewall 2421 of the second frame part 242 . The chamber inlet 2424 may open toward the side. The chamber inlet 2424 may be formed at a position higher than the bottom of the second chamber C2 or the bottom 2422 of the second frame part 242 .

Accordingly, it is possible to prevent liquids generated in the second chamber C2 from leaking out of the second chamber C2 through the chamber inlet 2424 .

The first frame part 241 may have a shape extending outward from one side of the second frame part 242 . The first frame part 241 may extend in a direction in which the extension part 232 extends from the top of the accommodation space 2310 . The first frame part 241 may cover a part of the upper side of the lower case 230 . The lower case 230 may support one surface of the first frame part 241 .

The bottom part 2411 of the first frame part 241 may form the bottom of the first chamber C1. The bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241 may extend outward from an upper end of one side wall 2421 of the second frame portion 242 . The bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241 may extend toward the direction in which the extension portion 232 is formed. The bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241 may cover upper portions of the extension portion 232 and the connection passage 2314 . The bottom part 2411 of the first frame part 241 may be supported by the extension part 232 .

The sidewall 2412 of the first frame part 241 may extend along the circumference of the bottom part 2411 of the first frame part 241 from one side of the circumference of the bottom 2422 of the second frame part 242. there is. The sidewall 2412 of the first frame part 241 may have a band shape extending along the edge of the bottom part 2411 of the first frame part 241 . The sidewall 2412 of the first frame part 241 may protrude upward from the edge of the bottom part 2411 . A portion of the sidewall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 adjacent to the second frame portion 242 may be accommodated in the accommodating space 2310 . The sidewall 2311 of the accommodating portion 231 may support a portion of the sidewall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 adjacent to the second frame portion 242 .

The sidewall 2311 and the bottom 2312 of the accommodating portion 231 may cover one side of the connection passage 2314 . The bottom part 2411 of the first frame part 241 and the side wall 2421 of the second frame part 242 may cover the other side of the connection passage 2314 . The rounding surface 2418 may extend roundly between the first frame part 241 and the second frame part 242 . The rounding surface 2418 may face one side of the connection passage 2314 . The rounding surface 2418 may extend from the first frame part 241 toward the chamber inlet 2424 in a rounded shape. The rounding surface 2418 may extend from the bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241 toward the sidewall 2421 of the second frame portion 242 in a rounded shape. The rounding surface 2418 may be located above the connection passage 2314 . The rounding surface 2418 may be spaced upward from the blocking wall 2317 . A portion of the connection passage 2314 may be positioned between the rounding surface 2418 and the blocking wall 2317 .

The hook 2415 may be formed on the first frame part 241 . The hook 2415 may be formed adjacent to the circumference of the first frame part 241 . The hook 2415 protrudes upward from the bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241 and may have an outwardly bent shape. The hook 2415 may be positioned adjacent to or in contact with the sidewall 2412 of the first frame part 241 . An end of the hook 2415 is bent outward and may be disposed above the sidewall 2412 of the first frame part 241 . A plurality of hooks 2415 may be provided. A plurality of hooks 2415 may be arranged along the circumference of the first frame part 241 . The hook 2415 may be provided in three pieces. The sealing member 250 may be fastened to the hook 2415.

The wick 261 may be installed in the second chamber C2. The wick 261 may be connected to the first chamber C1. The wick 261 may receive liquid stored in the first chamber C1 from the first chamber C1. The heater 262 may be installed in the second chamber C2. The heater 262 may heat the wick 261 . The heater 262 may wind the wick 261 . The heater 262 may generate an aerosol in the second chamber C2 by heating the wick 261 receiving the liquid. The wick 261 may be fixed to the second frame part 242 . The wick insertion groove 2426 may be formed by recessing the sidewall 2421 of the second frame unit 242 downward. The wick insertion grooves 2426 may be formed in pairs on both sides. Both ends of the wick 261 may be inserted into and fixed to the wick insertion grooves 2426 on both sides.

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

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

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

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

Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the liquid stored in the first chamber C1 from leaking through the gap formed at the joint between the members partitioning the first chamber C1.

The sealing member 250 may include at least one of a first sealing part 251 and a second sealing part 252 . The first sealing part 251 may be disposed or inserted between the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and the first frame part 241 . The first sealing part 251 may extend along the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 . The first sealing part 251 may adhere to the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and the sidewall 2411 of the first frame part 241 . The first sealing part 251 may be fastened to the hook 2415 formed in the first frame part 241 . A plurality of hooks 2415 may be arranged along the circumference of the first sealing part 251 . At least a portion of the first sealing portion 251 may be inserted between the end of the hook 2415 and the sidewall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 and brought into close contact therewith.

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

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

The sidewall 2311 of the accommodating part 231 may surround the side of the accommodating space 2310 . The fastening groove 2315 may be formed by being depressed outward from an inner surface of the sidewall 2311 of the accommodating portion 231 facing the accommodating space 2310 . The fastening groove 2315 may be formed in plurality. A plurality of fastening grooves 2315 may be formed on both sides of the sidewall 2311 of the accommodating part 231 . The fastening groove 2315 may obliquely extend outward from the bottom toward the top. An upper end of the fastening groove 2315 may be horizontal without being inclined.

The sidewall 2421 of the second frame unit 242 may surround at least a portion of the side of the second chamber C2. The bottom 2422 of the second frame part 242 may constitute the bottom of the second chamber C2. The sidewall 2421 of the second frame part 242 may extend upward from the bottom 2422 of the second frame part 242 . The sidewall 2421 of the second frame part 242 may be connected to the sidewall 2412 of the first frame part 241 .

The fastening protrusion 2425 may be formed on the sidewall 2421 of the second frame part 242 and/or the sidewall 2412 of the first frame part 241 inserted into the accommodating space 2310 . The fastening protrusion 2425 may be formed at a position corresponding to the fastening groove 2315 of the accommodating part 231 . The fastening protrusion 2425 may be formed in plurality. A plurality of fastening protrusions 2425 may be formed on both sides of the frame 240 . The fastening protrusion 2425 may have a shape corresponding to the fastening groove 2315 . The fastening protrusion 2425 may obliquely extend outward from the bottom toward the top. An upper end of the fastening protrusion 2425 may be horizontal without being inclined. The fastening protrusion 2425 may be inserted into or fastened to the fastening groove 2315 .

When the frame 240 is fastened to the lower case 230 , the bottom portion 2321 of the extension portion 232 may support the bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241 . When the frame 240 is fastened to the lower case 230 , the bottom 2312 of the accommodating part 231 may support the bottom part 2422 of the second frame part 242 . The fastening groove 2315 of the lower case 230 may support the fastening protrusion 2425 of the frame 240 .

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

Around the first chamber C1 , the circumferential portion 2322 of the lower case 230 may have a shape corresponding to that of the sidewall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 . Around the first chamber C1 , the circumferential portion 2322 of the lower case 230 and the sidewall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 may have a continuous band shape. A gap may be formed between the circumferential portion 2322 of the lower case 230 and the sidewall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 around the first chamber C1 . The bottom portion 2321 of the extension portion 232 may face a gap formed between the circumferential portion 2322 of the lower case 230 and the sidewall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 .

Referring to FIG. 35 , the first frame portion 241 may include an inclined portion 2416 inclined downward toward the wick 261 . The inclined portion 2416 may be formed to be inclined downward from the first chamber C1. It may obliquely extend downward from the bottom portion 2411 of the first frame portion 241 . The inclined portion 2416 may be inclined from the bottom of the first chamber C1 toward the second chamber C2. The inclined portion 2416 may form part of the bottom of the first chamber C1. An end of the wick 261 may be positioned at an end of the inclined portion 2416 and connected to the first chamber C1. The slope of the inclined portion 2416 may gradually become gentler towards the bottom portion 2411 and/or the end of the wick 261 .

The inclined portion 2416 may be provided as a pair. A pair of inclined parts 2416 may be located on both sides of the second frame part 242 partitioning the second chamber C2. The center of the wick 261 is disposed in the second chamber C2, and both ends of the wick 261 are located at respective ends of the pair of inclined portions 2416 to be connected to the first chamber C1. there is. The inclined portion 2416 may be positioned between the sidewall 2412 of the first frame portion 241 and the sidewall 2421 of the second frame portion 242 .

Accordingly, the liquid stored in the first chamber C1 can be easily supplied to the wick 261 .

In addition, the liquid may be supplied to the wick 261 without remaining in the first chamber C1.

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

The sealing member 250 may include a first sealing part 251 . The first sealing part 251 may extend along the circumference of the first frame part 241 . The first sealing part 251 may extend along the sidewall 2412 of the first frame part 241 . The first sealing part 251 may be in close contact with the sidewall 2412 of the first frame part 241 while surrounding the sidewall 2412 of the first frame part 241 . The first sealing part 251 may be disposed inside the circumferential part 2322 of the lower case 230 . The first sealing part 251 is in close contact with the bottom 2321 of the extension part 232 between the circumferential part 2322 of the lower case 230 and the sidewall 2412 of the first frame part 241. can

An inner circumferential surface of the first sealing portion 251 may come into close contact with an edge of the first frame portion 241 or at least a portion of the sidewall 2412 . The inner circumferential surface of the first sealing part 251 may come into close contact with the outer circumferential surface of the sidewall 2412 of the first frame part 241 and the upper part of the sidewall 2412 of the first frame part 241 .

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

The second part 2512 of the first sealing part 251 may protrude inward by being bent from the first part 2511 of the first sealing part 251 . The second part 2512 may be formed by bending inward from an upper part of the first part 2511 . The second part 2512 may adhere to an upper portion of the edge of the first frame portion 241 or an upper portion of the sidewall 2412 .

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

The first sealing part 251 may be fastened to the hook 2415 . The plurality of hooks 2415 may be arranged along the circumference of the first frame part 241 and fasten the circumference of the first sealing part 251 . An end of the hook 2415 is bent outward and may be disposed above the sidewall 2412 of the first frame part 241 . An end of the hook 2415 may be bent outward and adhered to an upper portion of the circumference of the first sealing portion 251 .

The second part 2512 of the first sealing part 251 may be inserted between the end of the hook 2415 and the sidewall 2412 of the first frame part 241 and brought into close contact therewith. An end of the hook 2415 may press the upper portion of the second part 2512 .

The sealing member 250 may include a second sealing part 252 . The second sealing part 252 may extend along the circumference of the second frame part 242 from the first sealing part 251 . The second sealing part 252 may extend roundly along the circumference of the upper end of the second chamber C2. The second sealing part 252 may extend roundly along the circumference of the lower end of the insertion space 214 (see FIG. 41 ). The second sealing part 252 and the first sealing part 251 may be connected to each other and have a continuous shape. The second sealing part 252 may adhere to the upper part of the second frame part 242 . The second sealing unit body 2521 may cover an upper portion of the second frame unit 242 .

The second sealing part 252 may be inserted into the upper part of the second frame part 242 . The second sealing part 252 may include a sealing protrusion 2527 . The sealing protrusion 2527 may protrude downward from the bottom of the second sealing part 252 . The sealing protrusion 2527 may have a shape extending roundly along the shape of the second sealing part 252 . The sealing protrusion 2527 may protrude downward from the second sealing unit body 2521 .

The sealing protrusion groove 2427 may be formed by being depressed downward from the top of the second frame part 242 . The sealing protrusion groove 2427 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the sealing protrusion 2527 . The sealing protrusion groove 2427 may extend roundly along the shape of the second sealing portion 252 . The sealing protrusion 2527 may be inserted into or brought into close contact with the sealing protrusion groove 2427 . When the sealing protrusion 2527 is inserted into the sealing protrusion groove 2427, the second sealing unit body 2521 may cover the periphery of the sealing protrusion groove 2427.

The sidewall 2421 of the second frame part 242 surrounds the side of the second chamber C2 and may be disposed to correspond to the inner wall of the first container 210 (see FIG. 42 ). The sealing protrusion groove 2427 may be formed by recessing an upper portion of the sidewall 2421 of the second frame portion 242 . The sealing protrusion groove 2427 may be formed between the first chamber C1 and the second chamber C2. When the sealing protrusion 2527 is inserted into the sealing protrusion groove 2427 , the second sealing unit body 2521 may cover an upper portion of the sidewall 2421 of the second frame unit 242 .

The second sealing portion 252 may include second concavo-convex portions 2525 . The second concavo-convex 2525 may be formed on at least one of an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface of the sealing protrusion 2527 (see FIG. 43 ). It may extend along at least one of an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface of the sealing protrusion 2527 . At least one second unevenness 2525 may be formed. The plurality of second irregularities 2525 may be vertically arranged. When the sealing protrusion 2427 adheres to the sealing protrusion groove 2427, the second unevenness 2525 may adhere to the side of the sealing protrusion groove 2427.

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

The second sealing part 252 may include at least one of a lower support surface 2522 and a side support surface 2523 . The lower support surface 2522 and the side support surface 2523 may be formed by recessing the upper part of the second sealing part 252 downward. The lower support surface 2522 and the side support surface 2523 may be formed by recessing the second sealing unit body 2521 downward. The face of the lower bearing surface 2522 may face the upper side. The side of the side support surface 2523 may face the side. The lower support surface 2523 and the side support surface 2523 may extend in a circumferential direction.

The wick holder 2526 may protrude downward from the second sealing part 252 . The lower end of the wick holder 2526 may be recessed upward in a shape corresponding to the circumference of the wick 261 . The wick holder 2526 may be formed at a position corresponding to the wick insertion groove 2426. The wick holder 2526 and the wick insertion groove 2426 may each be formed as a pair. The wick holder 2526 may protrude downward from the second sealing unit body 2521 .

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

Referring to FIG. 39 , the wick holder 2526 may be inserted into or brought into close contact with the wick insertion groove 2426 . The wick holder 2526 may press the end of the wick 261 inserted into the wick insertion groove 2426 downward. Each of the pair of wick holders 2526 may press both ends of the wick 261 inserted into each of the pair of wick insertion grooves 2426 downward. The wick holder 2526 may adhere to the sidewall 2421 of the second frame portion 242 forming the wick 261 and the wick insertion groove 2426 .

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

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

An end of the wick 261 may be disposed in the connection space 2417. An end of the wick 261 may pass between the wick insertion groove 2426 and the wick holder 2526 and be exposed to the connection space 2417. The connection spaces 2417 may be provided as a pair. A pair of connection spaces 2417 may be disposed adjacent to both ends of the wick 261, respectively. A pair of connection spaces 2417 may be formed between the first sealing part 251 and the second sealing part 252 . The inclined portion 2416 may be formed below the connection space 2417 . Each of the pair of inclined portions 2416 may be formed below each of the pair of connection spaces 2417 .

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

The lower support surface 2522 and the side support surface 2523 may surround the lower edge of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 and come into close contact with each other. The lower support surface 2522 may support the lower surface of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 . The lower support surface 2522 may extend along the circumference of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 .

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

The support part 2428 may be disposed below the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 . The support part 2428 may be positioned on an extension line of the inner wall 212 of the first container 210 .

The first container 210 may be combined with the second container 220 . The outer wall 211 of the first container 210 may be coupled to the circumference of the lower case 230 . The lower end of the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 may be recessed upward so that the circumferential portion 2322 may be inserted therein. The outer wall 211 of the first container 210 may be attached to the circumferential portion 2322 .

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

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

Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the area coupled through the adhesive member, reduce the number of parts for coupling between components, simplify the internal coupling structure of the cartridge 200, and improve manufacturability.

In addition, the sealing member 250 can be stably coupled or fixed without a separate adhesive member, and can be sealed in close contact with the surroundings.

Referring to FIG. 43 , a plurality of first irregularities 2515 may be formed on the outer circumferential surface of the first sealing part 251 . When the first container 210 is coupled to the second container 220 , the first unevenness 2515 may adhere to the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 .

At least one of the first irregularities 2512 may be formed at a height corresponding to the first part 2511 of the first sealing part 251 . The outer wall 211 of the first container 210 may come into close contact with the first unevenness 2512 formed at a height corresponding to the first part 2511 .

Accordingly, the first sealing part 251 may receive force toward the inside of the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and be completely in close contact with the side of the side wall 2412 of the first frame part 241. .

At least one of the first irregularities 2515 may be formed at a height corresponding to the second part 2512 of the first sealing part 251 . The outer wall 211 of the first container 210 may come into close contact with the first unevenness 2512 formed at a height corresponding to the second part 2512 .

Accordingly, when the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 is coupled to the lower case 230, the second part 2512 of the first sealing part 251 receives force inward and downward to the first frame part ( The upper part of the side wall 2412 of 241 may be pressed downward.

In addition, the first sealing part 251 is completely in close contact with the outer wall 211 of the first container 210 and the first frame part 241 to prevent leakage of liquid.

44 and 45, the cap 300 is coupled to the body 100 and may cover the cartridge 200. The cap 300 may be detachably coupled to the body 100 . The cap inlet 304a may be formed on one side of the cap 300 . The cap inlet 304a may be formed at an upper end of the cap 300 . The cap inlet 304a may communicate with the outside.

The inflow passage P may be formed between the cap 300 and the cartridge 200 . The inflow passage P may connect the cap inlet 304a and the cartridge inlet 224. The inflow passage P may include a passage portion formed between the side of the cap 300 and the side of the cartridge 200 . The inlet passage P may extend from the cap inlet 304a between the side of the cap 300 and the side of the cartridge 200 . The inflow passage P may extend vertically and long. The inflow passage P may extend from the first chamber C1 adjacent to the cap inlet 304a toward the second chamber C2 between the side of the cap 300 and the side of the cartridge 200 .

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

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

The first flow path P1 may be formed between the sensor accommodating portion 137 and the extension portion 232 . The extension part 232 of the passage forming part 2323 (see FIG. 37 ) may be depressed upward from the sensor accommodating part 137 to form at least a part of the first passage P1 . The passage forming portion 2323 may be formed by recessing the bottom 2321 of the extension portion 232 upward from the sensor accommodating portion 137 . The extension part 232 may be supported by the sensor accommodating part 137 . The passage forming part 2323 may form a gap between the sensor accommodating part 137 and the extension part 232 .

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

The inflow passage P may include a second passage P2. The second flow path P2 may be formed between the side of the cap 300 and the side of the first container 210 . The second flow path P2 may be formed between the side of the cap 300 and the side of the first chamber C1. The second flow path P2 may connect the cap inlet 304a and the first flow path P1. The second flow path P2 may extend from the cap inlet 304a toward the first flow path P1 along between the side of the cap 300 and the side of the first container 210 . The second flow path P2 may extend from the cap inlet 304a toward the first flow path P1 along between the side of the cap 300 and the side of the first chamber C1. The second flow path P2 may extend vertically and long.

The second sensor 180 may be accommodated in the sensor accommodating part 137 . The sensor accommodating part 137 may surround the second sensor 180 . The sensor accommodating part 137 may have a sensing hole 137a open toward the cartridge 200 . The sensing hole 137a may open toward the cartridge inlet 224 . The sensing hole 137a may be located between the second sensor 180 and the cartridge 200 . The sensing hole 137a may be located between the second sensor 180 and the cartridge inlet 224 . The second sensor 180 may be disposed to face the sensing hole 137a. The second sensor 180 may be disposed to face the cartridge inlet 224 . The second sensor 180 may be disposed adjacent to the cartridge inlet 224 . The second sensor 180 may detect the flow of air passing through the cartridge inlet 224 .

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

The connection passage 2314 may be partitioned from the second chamber C2 inside the second container 220 . The frame 240 may divide the inside of the lower case 230 into a second chamber C2 and a connection passage 2314 . The frame 240 may have a chamber inlet 2424 . The chamber inlet 2424 may be formed at a position higher than the bottom of the second chamber C2. The chamber inlet 2424 may be formed by opening the side of the frame 240 . The chamber inlet 2424 may be formed by opening the sidewall 2421 of the second frame part 242 . The chamber inlet 2424 may be opened toward the direction in which the cartridge inlet 224 is opened.

The chamber inlet 2424 may communicate the second chamber C2 and the connection passage 2314 . The connection passage 2314 may connect the cartridge inlet 224 and the second chamber C2. The connection passage 2314 may connect the cartridge inlet 224 and the chamber inlet 2424 .

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

The first frame part 241 may partition the first chamber C1 and the connection passage 2314 . The first frame part 241 may be disposed between the first chamber C1 and the connection passage 2314 . One side of the first frame part 241 may cover the upper side of the connection passage 2314 . The other side of the first frame part 241 may be supported by the extension part 232 .

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

The rounding surface 2418 may be adjacent to the top of the blocking wall 2317 . The rounding surface 2418 may be formed between the first frame part 241 and the second frame part 242 . The rounding surface 2418 may extend roundly from an upper end of the connection passage 2314 toward the chamber inlet 2424 .

The cartridge inlet 224 may be formed at a position higher than the bottom of the connection passage 2314 . The cartridge inlet 224 is formed by opening the sidewall 2311 of the case portion 231 and may be formed at a position higher than the bottom 2312 of the case portion 231 . The cartridge inlet 224 may open toward a direction crossing the direction in which the blocking wall 2317 protrudes. The blocking wall 2317 may protrude upward, and the cartridge inlet 224 may protrude toward the side. The cartridge inlet 224 may face the blocking wall 2317. The cartridge inlet 224 may face the sensing hole 137a and the second sensor 180 .

When the user inhales air through the stick 400, outside air may flow into the aerosol generating device through the cap inlet 304a. The air introduced through the cap inlet 304a may pass through the second flow path P2 and the first flow path P1 sequentially and then flow into the cartridge 200 through the cartridge inlet 224 . The second sensor 180 may detect the flow of air passing through the first flow path P1. The second sensor 180 may detect the flow of air passing through the cartridge inlet 224 .

Air passing through the cartridge inlet 224 may pass through the connection passage 2314 and be introduced into the second chamber C2 through the chamber inlet 2424 . Air flowing through the connection passage 2314 may be directed to the chamber inlet 2424 along the round surface 2418 . The air introduced into the second chamber C2 may accompany the aerosol generated in the second chamber C2 and be supplied to the stick 400 inserted into the insertion space 214 .

Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the liquid accumulated in the second chamber C2 from leaking out of the cartridge 200 through the cartridge inlet 224 .

In addition, aerosol generated inside the cartridge 200 or liquid inside the cartridge 200 may be prevented from contacting the sensor 180 and failure of the sensor 180 may be prevented.

In addition, air flow efficiency outside the cartridge 200 may be increased, and sensing performance of the sensor 180 may be increased.

In addition, loss of air flow inside the cartridge 200 can be reduced.

Referring to FIG. 46 , the aforementioned stick 400 may include a medium part 410 . The stick 400 may include a cooling unit 420 . The stick 400 may include a filter unit 430 . The cooling unit 420 may be disposed between the medium unit 410 and the filter unit 430 . Stick 400 may include wrapper 440 . The wrapper 440 may cover the medium unit 410 . The wrapper 440 may cover the cooling unit 420 . The wrapper 440 may cover the filter unit 430 . The stick 400 may have a cylindrical shape.

The medium unit 410 may include a medium 411 . The medium unit 410 may include a first medium cover 413 . The medium unit 410 may include a second medium cover 415 . The medium 411 may be disposed between the first medium cover 413 and the second medium cover 415 . The first medium cover 413 may be disposed on one end of the stick 400 . The medium part 410 may have a length of 24 mm.

The medium 411 may include materials of various components. Substances included in the medium may be flavor substances of various components. Medium 411 may be composed of a plurality of granules. Each of the plurality of granules may have a size of 0.4 mm to 1.12 mm. The medium 411 may be filled with about 70% of granules therein. The length L2 of the medium 411 may be 10 mm. The first medium cover 413 may be made of an acetate material. The second medium cover 415 may be made of an acetate material. The first medium cover 413 may be made of a paper material. The second media cover 415 may be made of a paper material. At least one of the first medium cover 413 and the second medium cover 415 is made of a paper material and is gathered into a corrugated shape, and a plurality of gaps for air to flow may be formed therebetween. The gap may be smaller than the size of each granule of the medium 411 . The length L1 of the first medium cover 413 may be shorter than the length L2 of the medium 411 . The length L3 of the second medium cover 413 may be shorter than the length L2 of the medium 411 . The length L1 of the first medium cover 413 may be 7 mm. The length L2 of the second medium cover 413 may be 7 mm.

Accordingly, each granule of the medium 411 may not be separated from the medium part 410 and the stick 400 .

The cooling unit 420 may have a cylindrical shape. The cooling unit 420 may have a hollow shape. The cooling unit 420 may be disposed between the medium unit 410 and the filter unit 430 . The cooling unit 420 may be disposed between the second medium cover 415 and the filter unit 430 . The cooling unit 420 may be formed in a tubular shape surrounding an internal cooling path 424 . The cooling unit 420 may be thicker than the wrapper 440 . The cooling unit 420 may be made of a thicker paper material than the wrapper 440 . The length L4 of the cooling unit 420 may be the same as or similar to the length L2 of the medium 411 . The length L4 of the cooling part 420 and the cooling path 424 may be 10 mm. When the stick 400 is inserted into the aerosol generating device (see FIG. 3 ), at least a portion of the cooling unit 420 may be exposed to the outside of the aerosol generating device.

Accordingly, the cooling unit 420 supports the medium unit 410 and the filter unit 430, and the rigidity of the stick 400 can be secured. In addition, the cooling unit 420 may support the wrapper 440 between the medium unit 410 and the filter unit 430 and secure an area to which the wrapper 440 may be adhered. In addition, the heated air and aerosol may be cooled while passing through the cooling path 424 inside the cooling unit 420 .

The filter unit 430 may be composed of a filter made of an acetate material. The filter unit 430 may be disposed at the other end of the stick 400. When the stick 400 is inserted into the aerosol generating device (see FIG. 3 ), the filter unit 430 may be exposed to the outside of the aerosol generating device. A user may inhale air while holding the filter unit 430 in his/her mouth. The length L5 of the filter unit 430 may be 14 mm.

The wrapper 440 may surround or surround the medium unit 410 , the cooling unit 420 and the filter unit 430 . The wrapper 440 may configure the outer shape of the stick 400 . The wrapper 440 may be made of a paper material. The adhesive portion 441 may be formed on one edge of the wrapper 440 . The wrapper 440 surrounds the medium unit 410, the cooling unit 420, and the filter unit 430, and the adhesive unit 441 formed on one edge and the other edge may be adhered to each other. The wrapper 440 covering the medium unit 410, the cooling unit 420, and the filter unit 430 may not cover one end and the other end of the stick 400.

Accordingly, the wrapper 440 may fix the medium unit 410, the cooling unit 420, and the filter unit 430, and prevent separation from the stick 400.

The first thin film 443 may be disposed at a position corresponding to the first medium cover 413 . The first thin film 443 may be disposed between the wrapper 440 and the first medium cover 413 or disposed outside the wrapper 440 . The first thin film 443 may surround the first medium cover 413 . The first thin film 443 may be made of a metal material. The first thin film 443 may be made of an aluminum material. The first thin film 443 may adhere to or be coated on the wrapper 440 .

The second thin film 445 may be disposed at a position corresponding to the second medium cover 415 . The second thin film 445 may be disposed between the wrapper 440 and the second medium cover 415 or disposed outside the wrapper 440 . The second thin film 445 may be made of a metal material. The second thin film 445 may be made of aluminum. The second thin film 445 may adhere to or be coated on the wrapper 440 .

Accordingly, when a capacitance sensor for recognizing the stick is installed inside the aerosol generating device, the capacitance sensor can detect whether the stick 400 is inserted into the aerosol generating device.

1 to 46, the cartridge 200 according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a first container 210 providing a first chamber C1 for storing liquid; a second container 220 coupled to the first container 210 and providing a second chamber C2; a wick 261 installed in the second chamber C2 and connected to the first chamber C1; a heater 262 for heating the wick 261; a cartridge inlet 224 formed by opening the outer wall of the second container 220; a connection passage 2314 partitioned from the second chamber C2 inside the second container 220 and connecting the cartridge inlet 224 and the second chamber C2; and a blocking wall 2317 formed in the connection passage 2314, and the cartridge inlet 224 may face the blocking wall 2317.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the cartridge inlet 224 may be formed at a position higher than the bottom of the connection passage 2314 .

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the second container 220 includes a lower case 230 coupled to the first container 210 and having a space therein; and is accommodated inside the lower case 230, and divides the inside of the lower case 230 into the second chamber C2 and the connection passage 2314, and connects the second chamber C2 to the connection passage 2314. A frame 240 having a chamber inlet 2424 communicating with the flow path 2314 may be included.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the chamber inlet 2424 may be formed at a position higher than the bottom of the second chamber C2 by opening the side of the frame 240 .

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the frame 240 constitutes the bottom of the second chamber C2, and the lower wall 2422 supported by the bottom 2312 of the lower case 230. ); and a side wall 2421 extending upward from the lower wall 2422 of the frame 240, surrounding at least a portion of the side of the second chamber C2, and having the chamber inlet 2424 formed thereon.

Also, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the blocking wall 2317 may extend higher than the height of the cartridge inlet 224 .

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the blocking wall 2317 may extend higher than the height of the chamber inlet 2424 .

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the frame 240 constitutes a bottom of the first chamber C1 and partitions the first chamber C1 and the connection passage 2314. 1 frame part 241; and a second frame part 242 dividing the inside of the lower case 230 into the connection passage 2314 and the second chamber C2 and having the chamber inlet 2424 formed therein.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the cartridge 200 is adjacent to the upper end of the blocking wall 2317 and is rounded from the upper end of the connection passage 2314 toward the chamber inlet 2424. It may further include an extended rounding surface 2418.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the frame 240 includes a first frame portion 241 constituting a bottom of the first chamber C1; and a second frame portion 242 dividing the inside of the lower case 230 into the second chamber C2 and the connection passage 2314 and having the chamber inlet 2424 formed therein, and the rounding surface 2418 may be formed between the first frame part 241 and the second frame part 242 .

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating device includes the cartridge 200; And it may include a body 100 to which the cartridge 200 is coupled.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating device is installed on the body 100 adjacent to the cartridge inlet 224 and detects the flow of air passing through the cartridge inlet 224. A sensor 180 may be further included.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the body 100 includes a lower body 110; and an upper body 120 disposed above the lower body 110 and having a mount 130 surrounding the second container 220, wherein the mount 130 ) is formed by opening the lower side of one side wall, and may include a sensor accommodating portion 137 into which the sensor 180 is inserted.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the second container 220 may cover one side of the sensor accommodating part 137 .

Certain or other embodiments of the present disclosure described above are not mutually exclusive or distinct from each other. Certain embodiments or other embodiments of the present disclosure described above may be combined or combined in their respective components or functions (Certain embodiments or other embodiments of the disclosure described above are not mutually exclusive or distinct from each other. Any or all elements of the embodiments of the disclosure described above may be combined with another or combined with each other in configuration or function).

For example, configuration A described in a specific embodiment and/or drawing may be combined with configuration B described in another embodiment and/or drawing. That is, even if the coupling between components is not directly described, it means that coupling is possible except for cases where coupling is impossible (For example, a configuration "A" described in one embodiment of the disclosure and the drawings). and a configuration "B" described in another embodiment of the disclosure and the drawings may be combined with each other. Namely, although the combination between the configurations is not directly described, the combination is possible except in the case where it is described that the combination is impossible).

The above detailed description should not be construed as limiting in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention (although embodiments have been described with reference to a number of illustrative embodiments Its, it should be understood that numerous other modifications and embodiments can be devised by those skilled in the art that will fall within the scope of the principles of this disclosure.More particularly, various variations and modifications are possible in the component parts and/or arrangements of the subject combination arrangement within the scope of the disclosure, the drawings and the appended claims.In addition to variations and modifications in the component parts and/or arrangements, alternative uses will also be apparent to those skilled in the art).

Claims (14)

a first container providing a first chamber for storing a liquid;
a second container coupled to the first container and providing a second chamber;
a wick installed in the second chamber and connected to the first chamber;
a heater for heating the wick;
a cartridge inlet formed by opening the outer wall of the second container;
a connection passage partitioned from the second chamber inside the second container and connecting the cartridge inlet and the second chamber; and
Including a blocking wall formed in the connection passage,
The barrier wall is
A cartridge disposed between the cartridge inlet and the second chamber and facing the cartridge inlet. According to claim 1,
The cartridge inlet,
A cartridge formed at a position higher than the bottom of the connection passage. According to claim 1,
The second container,
a lower case coupled to the first container and having a space therein; and
A cartridge comprising a frame accommodated inside the lower case, partitioning the inside of the lower case into the second chamber and the connection passage, and having a chamber inlet communicating with the second chamber and the connection passage. According to claim 3,
The chamber inlet,
A cartridge formed by opening the side of the frame at a position higher than the bottom of the second chamber. According to claim 3,
the frame,
a lower wall constituting the bottom of the second chamber and supported by the bottom of the lower case; and
A cartridge extending upward from the lower wall of the frame, surrounding at least a portion of the side of the second chamber, and having a side wall in which the chamber inlet is formed. According to claim 1,
The barrier wall is
A cartridge extending higher than the height of the cartridge inlet. According to claim 3,
The barrier wall is
A cartridge extending higher than the height of the chamber inlet. According to claim 3,
the frame,
a first frame part constituting a bottom of the first chamber and partitioning the first chamber and the connection passage; and
A cartridge comprising a second frame portion dividing an inside of the lower case into the connection passage and the second chamber, and having the chamber inlet formed therein. According to claim 3,
The cartridge further includes a rounding surface adjacent to an upper end of the blocking wall and extending in a round shape from an upper end of the connection passage toward the chamber inlet. According to claim 9,
the frame,
a first frame part constituting a bottom of the first chamber; and
A second frame portion dividing the inside of the lower case into the second chamber and the connection passage, and having the chamber inlet formed therein,
The rounding surface,
A cartridge formed between the first frame portion and the second frame portion. According to claim 1,
the cartridge; and
An aerosol generating device comprising a body to which the cartridge is coupled. According to claim 11,
The aerosol generating device further comprises a sensor installed on the body adjacent to the cartridge inlet and detecting a flow of air passing through the cartridge inlet. According to claim 12,
the body,
lower body; and
An upper body disposed above the lower body and having a mount surrounding the second container,
The mount is
An aerosol generating device comprising a sensor accommodating portion formed by opening a lower side of one side wall of the mount and into which the sensor is inserted. According to claim 13,
The second container,
An aerosol generating device surrounding one side of the sensor receiving portion.

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