KR20230143541A - Device for generating aerosol - Google Patents

Abstract

An aerosol generating device is disclosed. The aerosol generating device of the present disclosure includes a body; a first container coupled to the body and including a wick and a heater; a second container detachably coupled to the first container, forming a chamber for storing liquid supplied to the wick, and transmitting light; It is installed on the body and includes a light source that provides light to the chamber, and the second container is formed with one corner inclined to be tapered and includes an inclined wall that transmits light provided from the light source into the chamber. You can.

Description

Aerosol generating device {DEVICE FOR GENERATING AEROSOL}

This disclosure relates to an aerosol generating device.

An aerosol generating device is intended to extract certain components from a medium or material through aerosol. The medium may contain substances of various compositions. Substances included in the medium may be flavor substances of various ingredients. For example, substances included in the medium may include nicotine ingredients, herbal ingredients, and/or coffee ingredients. Recently, much research has been conducted on such aerosol generating devices.

The present disclosure aims to solve the above-described problems and other problems.

Another purpose may be to enable configurations with different purposes and replacement cycles to be replaced independently of each other.

Another goal may be to reduce configuration replacement costs.

Another goal may be to improve the useful life of the configuration.

Another purpose may be to prevent leakage of liquid.

Another purpose may be to prevent leakage of flowing gas and improve gas flow efficiency.

Another goal may be to reduce the size of the aerosol generating device by improving the flow path.

Another purpose may be to provide an aerosol generating device that can easily check the remaining amount of liquid with the naked eye.

Another purpose may be to improve space efficiency and provide an aerosol generating device that is compact in size compared to liquid storage capacity.

Another goal may be to provide an aerosol generating device capable of sensing independently changing liquid storage configurations.

Another purpose may be to sense the configuration without a separate electrical connection.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above-described object, there is provided a body; a first container coupled to the body and including a wick and a heater; a second container detachably coupled to the first container, forming a chamber for storing liquid supplied to the wick, and transmitting light; It is installed on the body and includes a light source that provides light to the chamber, and the second container is formed with one corner inclined to be tapered and includes an inclined wall that transmits light provided from the light source into the chamber. An aerosol generating device is provided.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, components having different purposes and replacement cycles can be replaced independently of each other.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, configuration replacement costs can be reduced.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the service life of the configuration can be improved.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, leakage of liquid can be prevented.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, leakage of flowing gas can be prevented and gas flow efficiency can be improved.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the size of the aerosol generating device can be reduced by improving the flow path.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an aerosol generating device that can easily check the remaining amount of liquid with the naked eye can be provided.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an aerosol generating device that is compact in size compared to liquid storage capacity by improving space efficiency.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an aerosol generating device capable of sensing an independently replaced liquid storage configuration can be provided.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the configuration can be sensed without a separate electrical connection.

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 may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art, the detailed description and specific embodiments such as preferred embodiments of the present disclosure should be understood as being given only as examples.

1 to 28 are diagrams showing examples of aerosol generating devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, identical or similar components will be assigned the same reference numbers regardless of reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions thereof will be omitted.

The suffixes “module” and “part” for components used in the following description are given or used interchangeably only for the ease of preparing the specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles in themselves.

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

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

When a component is said to be "connected" or "connected" to another component, it is understood that it may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, but that other components may exist in between. It should be. On the other hand, when it is mentioned that a component is “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

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

Referring to FIG. 1, the aerosol generating device may include a body 10 and cartridges 20 and 30. Cartridges 20 and 30 may include a first container 20 and a second container 30. Cartridges 20 and 30 may be coupled to the body 10.

The body 10 can accommodate the power source 11 and the control unit 12. Power source 11 may supply the power necessary for the configuration to operate. The power source 11 may be named battery 11. The control unit 12 can control the operation of the component.

The first container 20 may provide a first chamber C1 therein. The first container 20 may be provided with a wick 25. The wick 25 may be placed in the first chamber C1. The upper end of the wick 25 may protrude from the first chamber C1 to the upper side of the first container 20.

The first container 20 may be equipped with a heater 2531. The heater 2531 may be disposed in the first chamber (C1). The heater 2531 can heat the wick 25. Heater 2531 may be attached to the wick 25. The first container 20 may have a terminal 223 therein. The terminal 223 may be exposed to the lower part of the first container 20. Terminal 223 may be electrically connected to heater 2531. The first container 20 may be called a lower container 20 or a heating module 20.

The first container 20 may be provided with a first airflow inlet 241 formed by opening the first chamber C1. The first container 20 may be provided with a first airflow outlet 242 formed by opening the first chamber C1.

The second container 30 may provide a second chamber C2 therein. The second container 30 may store liquid in the second chamber C2. The second container 20 may be provided with an airflow discharge passage 340. Both ends 341 and 342 of the airflow discharge passage 340 may be open. The airflow discharge passage 340 may be separated from the second chamber C2. The second container 30 may be called an upper container 30 or a liquid storage unit 30.

The mouthpiece 35 may be coupled to the upper side of the second container 30. The mouthpiece 35 may cover the top of the second container 30. The mouthpiece 35 may have a second airflow outlet 354 therein. The second airflow outlet 354 may communicate with the other end 342 of the airflow discharge passage 340. The mouthpiece 35 can be tilted through an axis to open and close the airflow discharge passage 340.

The first container 20 may be coupled to the body 10 . The first container 20 may be inserted into the body 10 . When the first container 20 is coupled to the body, the heater 2531 may be electrically connected to the power source 11 through the terminal 223. The heater 2531 may receive power from the power source 11 and generate heat. Heater 2531 may be a resistive heater.

The second container 30 may be coupled to the upper side of the first container 20. The second container 30 is coupled to the first container 20, meaning that the second container 30 is directly coupled to the first container 20, and the second container 30 is coupled to the body 10. It may include being indirectly coupled to the first container 20.

When the second container 30 is coupled to the first container 20, the second container 30 can supply the stored liquid to the wick 25. The wick 25 can receive liquid from the second container 30 and absorb it. The heater 2531 may heat the wick that has absorbed the liquid to generate an aerosol in the first chamber C1.

The body 10 may be open on one side and may be provided with a second airflow inlet 141. When the first container 20 is coupled to the body 10, the first airflow inlet 241 may communicate with the second airflow inlet 141. When the second container 30 is coupled to the first container 20, one end 341 of the airflow discharge passage 340 and the first airflow outlet 242 may be in communication. Accordingly, a flow path through which air flows can be formed. The user can hold the mouthpiece 35 in his mouth and inhale air. When the user inhales air, the external air flows through the second airflow inlet 141, the first airflow inlet 241, the first chamber C1, the first airflow outlet 242, the airflow discharge passage 340, and the first airflow inlet 141. 2 It can be provided to the user by sequentially passing through the airflow outlet 354. Air may flow along with the aerosol generated in the first chamber C1.

Accordingly, the first container 20 and the second container 30 can be replaced independently of each other. For example, the consumption cycle of the liquid stored in the second container 30 and the appropriate replacement cycle of the first container 20 may be different, and the user may replace only the second container 30 separately or replace the first container 20 separately. Only (20) can be replaced with a star. For example, the consumption cycle of the liquid stored in the second container 30 may be shorter than the appropriate replacement cycle of the first container 20, and when the second container 30 is replaced several times, the first container ( 20) may be replaced only once. Accordingly, the first container 20 can be used for a longer period of time, and cartridge replacement costs can be reduced.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the first container 20 may be detachably coupled to the body 10 . The first coupler 151 can detachably couple the first container 20 and the body 10. For example, the first coupler 151 may include a hook groove 225 and a hook 125 detachably fastened to the hook groove 225. The hook 125 may be formed of a material such as rubber or silicone to seal between the body around the second airflow inlet 141 and the first container 20. As another example, the first coupler 151 may couple the first container 20 and the body 10 through magnetic force.

The second container 30 may be detachably coupled to the first container 20 . The second container 30 may be coupled to the upper side of the first container 20. The second container 30 may be indirectly coupled to the first container 20 by being coupled to the body 10 . The second coupler 152 can detachably couple the second container 30 and the body 10. For example, the second coupler 152 may include a hook groove 325 and a hook 135 detachably fastened to the hook groove 325. As another example, the second coupler 152 may couple the second container 30 and the body 10 through magnetic force.

Referring to FIGS. 3 to 5 , the first container 20 may include a case 21, a wick 25, and a heater 2531. Case 21 may include a first case 22 and a second case 23.

The second case 23 may be coupled to the upper side of the first case 22. The first case 22 is open upward and may have a space 224 forming the first chamber C1. The second case 23 is opened downward and may have a space 234 forming the first chamber C1. The first case 22 and the second case 23 may be vertically coupled to form a first chamber C1 therein.

The terminal 223 may be fixed to the bottom of the first case 22 and exposed to the lower part of the first case 22 . The terminal 223 may protrude upward from the first case 22 toward the first chamber C1. The terminals 223 may be provided as a pair spaced apart horizontally from each other.

The first airflow inlet 241 may be formed at the bottom of the first case 22. The first airflow inlet 241 may be formed in plural numbers to form a porous hole shape. The first airflow inlet 241 may be spaced apart from the terminal 223 in the horizontal direction. The first airflow inlet 241 may be formed by opening the lateral wall of the first case 22 and/or the side wall of the second case 23.

The case 21 may include a configuration of the first coupler 151 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). For example, the hook groove 225 may be formed by recessing the lower periphery of the first case 22. As another example, the hook 125 may be formed so that the lower circumference of the first case 22 protrudes. As another example, the first case 21 may include a magnet or a ferromagnetic material.

The first airflow outlet 242 may be formed on the upper wall of the second case 23. As another example, the first airflow outlet 242 may be formed on the side wall of the second case 23. The first airflow outlet 242 may be formed at a position facing the first airflow inlet 241.

The liquid inlet 235 may be formed on the upper wall of the second case 23. The liquid inlet 235 may be formed on the upper side of the first chamber C1. The liquid inlet 235 may be separated from the second airflow outlet 242. The liquid inlet 235 may be formed on one side of the upper wall of the second case 23, and the second airflow outlet 242 may be formed on the other side of the upper wall of the second case 23. The liquid inlet 235 may be formed on the side corresponding to the terminal 223 and the supporter 227, and the first airflow outlet 242 may be formed on the side corresponding to the first airflow inlet 241.

The wick 25 may include a first wick part 251 and a second wick part 252. The first wick part 251 may be disposed in the first chamber C1 between the first case 22 and the second case 23. The lower edge of the first wick part 252 may be supported by the supporter 227.

The second core part 252 may protrude upward from the first core part 251. The second wick part 252 may be exposed to the outside of the first chamber C1 through the liquid inlet 235. The second wick part 252 may protrude upward through the liquid inlet 235 and the first wick sealing portion 265.

The heater 2531 may be coupled to the first wick part 251. The heater 2531 may heat the first wick part 251. The first terminals 2533 formed at both ends of the heater 2531 may be in contact with the second terminal 223, thereby electrically connecting the heater 2531 and the second terminal 233.

The supporter 227 may protrude upward from the bottom of the first case 22. The supporter 227 may be formed around the terminal 223. Supporters 227 may be provided in plural numbers and arranged around the terminal 223. The supporter 227 may include a first supporter 227a and a second supporter 227b. The first supporter 227a and the second supporter 227b may be disposed in an area corresponding to the lower edge of the first wick part 251.

The first supporter 227a and the second supporter 227b may be spaced apart from each other. The second supporter 227b may be formed at a location adjacent to the first airflow inlet 242. The second supporter 227b may be formed between the terminal 223 and the first airflow inlet 241. The second supporter 227b may be formed as a pair. The pair of second supporters 227b may be spaced apart from each other to form a first gap 227c therebetween. The first supporter 227a and the second supporter 227b may be spaced apart from each other to form a second gap 227d therebetween.

The sealer 26 may be coupled to the upper side of the first container 20. The sealing plate 261 of the sealer 26 may cover the upper surface of the case 21. The sealer 26 may be made of an elastic material. For example, the sealer 26 may be made of rubber or silicone material.

The sealer 26 may include a first wick sealing portion 265. The first wick sealing portion 265 may be formed by opening the sealing plate 261 at a position corresponding to the liquid inlet 235. The first core sealing portion 265 may form one inner peripheral surface of the sealing plate 261. The first wick sealing portion 265 may have a shape corresponding to the peripheral surface 235a surrounding the liquid inlet 235. The first wick sealing portion 265 may protrude downward from the sealing plate 261 and come into close contact with the inside of the peripheral surface 235a of the liquid inlet 235. The second wick part 252 may pass through the first wick sealing portion 265 and protrude upward from the liquid inlet 235.

The sealer 26 may include a second wick sealing portion 262. The second wick sealing portion 262 may protrude downward from the lower surface of the sealing plate 261. The second wick sealing portion 262 may be formed on the lower side of the first wick sealing portion 265 or may be formed on the lower side around the first wick sealing portion 265 . The second wick sealing portion 262 may extend along the circumference of the first wick sealing portion 265 .

The sealer 26 may include sealing walls 266 and 267 that protrude upward from the upper surface of the sealing plate 261. The sealing walls 266 and 267 may surround the liquid inlet 235 and the first wick sealing portion 265. The sealing walls 266 and 267 may extend along the perimeter of the first wick sealing portion 265 to form a perimeter. The sealing walls 266 and 267 may be formed in plural numbers. For example, the sealing walls 266 and 267 include a first sealing wall 266 adjacent to the periphery of the first wick sealing portion 265 and a second sealing wall 267 spaced outwardly from the first sealing wall 266. ) may include. The second sealing wall 267 may protrude higher upward than the first sealing wall 266. The second sealing wall 267 may surround the first sealing wall 266.

The sealer 26 may include an airflow sealing portion 268. The airflow sealing unit 268 may surround the first airflow outlet 242. The airflow sealing portion 268 may protrude upward from the upper surface of the sealing plate 261. The second sealing wall 267 may protrude higher than the airflow sealing portion 268. The airflow sealing portion 268 may be formed on the outside of the sealing walls 266 and 267.

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7 , the wick 25 may be formed of a porous rigid body that absorbs liquid. For example, the wick 25 may be formed of porous ceramic. The wick 25 may have greater rigidity and heat resistance than a cotton wick.

Accordingly, the wick 25 has little or no shape deformation and can be implemented in various shapes. Additionally, the durability of the wick 25 is improved, and the replacement cycle of the first container 20 including the wick 25 can be increased.

The first core part 251 may extend long to one side in the horizontal direction. The first core part 251 may have a hexahedral shape. The upper surface 2511 of the first wick part 251 may be formed horizontally. The lower surface 2513 of the first wick part 251 may be formed horizontally. The side surface 2512 of the first interlining part 251 may be formed between the upper surface 2511 and the lower surface 2513 to define the circumference of the first interlining part 251. The side surface 2512 of the first core part 251 may be referred to as the peripheral surface 2512 of the first core part 251.

The second core part 252 may protrude upward from the center of the upper surface 2511 of the first core part 251. The second core part 252 may extend long in the horizontal direction. The second core part 252 may have a hexahedral shape. The upper surface 2521 of the second wick part 252 may be formed horizontally. The lower surface 2523 of the second wick part 252 may be formed horizontally. The lower surface 2523 of the second interlining part 252 may overlap the upper surface 2511 of the first interlining part 251. The side surface 2522 of the second wick part 252 is formed between the upper surface 2521 and the lower surface 2523, thereby defining the circumference of the second wick part 252. The side surface 2522 of the second core part 252 may be referred to as the peripheral surface 2522 of the second core part 252.

The first wick part 251 may be larger than the second wick part 252. The circumference of the upper surface 2511 of the first wick part 251 may be larger than the circumference of the upper surface 2522 of the second wick part 252. The height H1 of the first wick part 251 may be greater than the height H2 of the second wick part 252. The length L1 of the first wick part 251 may be greater than the length L2 of the second wick part 252. The width W1 of the first wick part 251 may be larger than the width W2 of the second wick part 252.

The first core part 251 may protrude further outward in the horizontal direction from the lower surface of the second core part 252 by a certain width (w31, w32, w33, w34). The second core part 252 may protrude from the inside of the circumference of the upper surface 2511 of the first core part 251. The circumference of the upper surface 2511 of the first wick part 251 may protrude to the outside of the lower surface of the second wick part 252.

The heater 2531 may be attached to the first wick part 2531. The heater 2531 may form a pattern on the lower surface 2513 of the first wick part 251. The heater 2531 may form various patterns along the longitudinal direction of the first wick part 251. Both ends of the heater 2531 may be adjacent to both ends of the first wick part 251.

A pair of first terminals 2533 may be formed at both ends of the heater 2531. The first terminal 2533 may be coupled to the lower surface of the first wick part 251. A pair of first terminals 2533 may be adjacent to both ends of the first wick part 251. The first terminal 2533 may protrude downward from the first wick part 251.

Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 , the first airflow inlet 241 may be formed on the lower side of the first chamber C1. The first airflow outlet 242 may be formed on the upper side of the first chamber C1. The first airflow inlet 241 and the first airflow outlet 242 may be formed vertically side by side. The wick 25 may be disposed on the right side of the first chamber (C1), and the first airflow inlet 241 and the first airflow outlet 242 may be formed on the left side of the first chamber (C1). The first channel CN1 is formed on the left side of the first chamber C1 and may include a first airflow inlet 241 and a first airflow outlet 242. Air may flow into the first channel CN1 through the first airflow inlet 241 and be discharged through the first airflow outlet 242.

The first terminal 2533 may be in contact with the second terminal 223 to electrically connect the heater 2531 and the second terminal 223. The second terminal 223 may support the first terminal 2533 and the lower surface 2513 of the first wick part 251.

The lower part of the first wick part 2511 may be supported by the supporter 227. The upper surface 2511 of the first wick part 251 may be supported by the second case 23 and/or the lower part of the second wick sealing portion 262 around the liquid inlet 235. The circumference of the side portion 2522 of the second wick part 252 may be supported by the peripheral surface 235a of the liquid inlet 235 and/or the inner surface of the first wick sealing portion 265.

Accordingly, the wick 25 can be fixed to the first container 20.

The supporter 227 may space the first wick part 2511 upward from the bottom of the first chamber C1. The supporter 227 may be placed around the heater 2513. The supporter 227 may form gaps 227c and 227d through which the heater 2531 attached to the lower surface 2513 of the first wick part 2511 communicates with the first chamber C1. The supporter 227 may be opened between the first channel CN1 and the heater 2531 to form a first gap 227c.

The supporter 227 may include a first supporter 227a and a second supporter 227b. The second supporter 227b may be disposed closer to the first airflow inlet 241 and the first airflow outlet 242 than the first supporter 227a. The first airflow inlet 241 and the first airflow outlet 242 may be adjacent to the left side of the first wick part 251. The first supporter 227a may extend long along the right edge between the lower surface 2513 and the side surface 2512 of the first wick part 251. The first supporter 227a may support the area around the right edge between the lower surface 2513 and the side surface 2512 of the first wick part 251. A pair of second supporters 227b may support the area around the left vertex of the first core part 251.

The pair of second supporters 227b may be spaced apart from each other to form a first gap 227c through which air can flow between the heater 2531 and the first airflow inlet 242. The first supporter 227a and the second supporter 227b are spaced apart from each other to form a second gap 227d through which air can flow between the heater 2531 and the first airflow inlet 242. there is. The first gap 227c and the second gap 227d may be formed around the lower surface 2513 of the first wick part 251.

Accordingly, the aerosol generated in the wick 25 and the air surrounding it can pass around the pair of plurality of supporters 227 and flow smoothly toward the first airflow outlet 242.

The first wick sealing portion 265 may be disposed between the peripheral surface 2522 of the second wick part 252 and the peripheral surface 235a of the liquid inlet 235. The inner peripheral surface of the first wick sealing portion 265 may be in close contact with the peripheral surface 2522 of the second wick part 252. The first wick sealing unit 265 may seal between the peripheral surface 2522 of the second wick part 252 and the peripheral surface 235a of the liquid inlet 235.

The circumference of the upper surface 2511 of the first wick part 251 may be larger than the circumference of the liquid inlet 235. The circumference of the upper surface 2511 of the first wick part 251 may be formed to be horizontally outer than the circumference of the liquid inlet 235. The edge portion of the first wick part 251 may absorb liquid leaking between the liquid inlet 235 and the peripheral surface 2522 of the second wick part 252.

The second wick sealing portion 262 may protrude downward from the periphery of the liquid inlet 235 toward the upper surface 2511 of the first wick part 251. The second wick sealing portion 262 may be in close contact with the upper surface 2511 of the first wick part 251. The second wick sealing portion 262 may support the upper surface 2511 of the first wick part 251.

Accordingly, the liquid supplied from the second container 30 to the wick 25 is not absorbed by the wick 25, but flows between the second wick part 252 and the peripheral surface 235a of the liquid inlet 235. It is possible to prevent leakage into the first chamber (C1).

Referring to FIGS. 10 to 12 , the second container 30 may provide a second chamber C2 for storing liquid. The second chamber C2 may be defined by the lower wall 311, the lateral walls 321 and 322, and the upper wall 33 of the second container 30. The side walls 321 and 322 may extend up and down. The side walls 321 and 322 include an outer lateral wall 321 forming the outside of the second container 30 and an inner lateral wall 322 formed inside the second container 30. It can be included. The inner wall 322 is formed between the second chamber C2 and the airflow discharge passage 340, and can partition the second chamber C2 and the airflow discharge passage 340.

The liquid outlet 314 may be formed by opening the second chamber C2. The liquid outlet 314 may be formed in the lower part of the second chamber C2. The liquid outlet 314 may be composed of a plurality of holes. Liquid stored in the second chamber C2 may be discharged through the liquid outlet 314.

The discharge guide 313 may be formed around the liquid discharge port 314. The discharge guide 313 may be formed to be inclined downward toward the liquid discharge port 314. The discharge guide 313 may be formed on the lower surface 311 of the second chamber C2. The discharge guide 313 may guide the liquid stored in the second chamber C2 to the liquid discharge port 314.

The absorption portion 316 may block the lower portion of the liquid discharge port 314. The absorber 316 can absorb liquid that has passed through the liquid outlet 314. For example, the absorbent portion 316 may be formed of felt material.

The bracket 317 may protrude downward from the second container 30 around the liquid outlet 314. The bracket 317 may surround the side perimeter of the absorbent portion 316. The absorption portion 316 may be exposed from the bracket 317 to the lower side of the second container 30. The bracket 317 may secure the absorption portion 316 to the lower portion of the first container 30 . The bracket 317 may support the lower circumference of the absorbent portion 316 in a hook shape.

The film 316a may be detachably attached to the lower surface of the absorber 316. The edge of the film 316a may be attached to the lower surface of the bracket 317. The film 316a may be formed of a waterproof material. The film 316a can prevent liquid from leaking from the absorber 316. Before coupling the second container 30 to the first container 20, the user may remove the film 316a from the absorbent portion 316.

The recess portion 315 may be formed by recessing the lower surface 312 of the second container 30 upward. The groove formed by the recess portion 315 may surround the bracket 317.

The second container 30 may include a configuration of a second coupler 152 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). For example, the hook groove 325 may be formed when the outer wall 321 of the second container 30 is depressed. As another example, the hook 135 may be formed by protruding the outer wall 321 of the second container 30. As another example, the second container 30 may include a magnet or a ferromagnetic material.

The second container 30 may provide an airflow discharge path 340. The airflow discharge passage 340 may be partitioned from the second chamber C2 by the inner wall 322 of the second container 30. The airflow discharge path 340 may be defined by the outer wall 321 and the inner wall 322 of the second container 30. Both ends of the airflow discharge passage 340 may be open. One end of the airflow discharge passage 340 may be opened downward. The other end of the airflow discharge passage 340 may be open upward. One end of the airflow discharge passage 340 may be formed by opening the lower surface 312 of the second container 30. The other end of the airflow discharge passage 340 may communicate with the second airflow discharge port 354 formed inside the mouthpiece 35. The airflow discharge path 340 may be named the second channel CN2.

Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14 , the first container 20 may be detachably coupled to the body 10 . The first coupler 151 can detachably couple the first container 20 and the body 10. The second container 30 may be detachably coupled to the first container 20 . The second container 30 may be indirectly coupled to the first container 20 by being coupled to the body 10 through the second coupler 152. The second container 30 may be coupled to the upper side of the first container 20.

When the second container 30 is combined with the first container 20, the second container 30 can supply liquid to the wick 25. The liquid stored in the second chamber (C2) passes through the liquid discharge port 314 and is absorbed into the absorption part 316, and the absorption part 316 that absorbs the liquid is in contact with the second wick part 252 to deliver the liquid. You can. The liquid absorbed into the second wick part 252 may diffuse into the first wick part 251. The heater 3531 may generate an aerosol by heating the first wick part 251 that has absorbed the liquid.

The sealer 26 may seal the periphery of the liquid inlet 235 where the wick 25 is exposed from the first chamber C1. When the second container 30 is coupled to the upper side of the first container 20, the sealer 26 can seal between the first container 20 and the second container 30.

The sealing walls 266 and 267 may protrude toward the second container 30. The sealing walls 266 and 267 may be in close contact with the second container 30. The sealing walls 266 and 267 may surround the liquid inlet 235.

Accordingly, the liquid discharged from the second container 30 can be prevented from leaking through the gap between the first container 20 and the second container 30.

Referring to FIG. 15, the first sealing wall 266 may surround the liquid inlet 235 and the perimeter 2522 of the second wick part 252. The first sealing wall 266 may be in close contact with the lower part of the second container 30. The first sealing wall 266 may be in close contact with the protruding portion formed on the inside of the recess portion 266. For example, the first sealing wall 266 may be in close contact with the bracket 317. The bracket 317 and the first sealing wall 266 may surround the perimeter 2522 of the second wick part 252. Accordingly, the bracket 317 not only fixes the absorbent portion 316, but also pressurizes the first sealing wall 266 to seal around the second wick part 252 and the liquid inlet 235.

The second sealing wall 267 may protrude higher than the first sealing wall 266. The second sealing wall 267 may be disposed on the horizontal outer side of the first sealing wall 266 and may surround the first sealing wall 266 . The second sealing wall 267 may be in close contact with the lower part of the second container 30. The second sealing wall 267 may be inserted into the groove formed by the recess portion 315 and come into close contact with the recess portion 315.

Accordingly, the first sealing wall 266 can seal around the second wick part 252 and the liquid inlet 235. Additionally, even if the liquid flows to the outside of the first sealing wall 266, it can be sealed by the second sealing wall 267.

Referring to FIGS. 15 and 16 , the first channel CN1 may be formed on the left side of the first chamber C1. The wick 25 and the heater 2531 may be placed on the right side of the first chamber (C1). The first channel CN1 may include a first airflow inlet 241 and a first airflow outlet 242. The first airflow inlet 241 may be formed at one end of the first channel CN1. The first airflow outlet 242 may be formed at the other end of the first channel CN1. The first channel CN1 may be shifted from the wick 25 in the vertical direction. The wick 25 may be spaced apart from the first airflow inlet 241 and the second airflow inlet 242. Unlike shown, at least one of the first airflow inlet 241 and the first airflow outlet 242 may be formed by opening the side wall of the first container 20 in the first channel CN1.

When the first container 20 is coupled to the body 10, the second airflow inlet 141 formed by opening one side of the body 10 may communicate with the first airflow inlet 241. Around the second airflow inlet 141, the space between the body 10 and the first container 20 may be sealed. For example, the hook 125 may seal the space between the body 10 and the first container 20 around the second airflow inlet 141.

When the second container 30 is coupled to the first container 20, the first airflow outlet 242 and the lower end of the second channel CN2 may be in communication. The first channel CN1 and the second channel CN2 may be connected to form one flow path CN. The second channel CN2 may be in communication with the second airflow outlet 354.

When the user holds the mouthpiece 35 in his mouth and inhales air, external air flows through the second airflow inlet 141, the first channel CN1, the second channel CN2, and the second airflow outlet 354. It can be passed sequentially and provided to the user. The aerosol may be generated in the first chamber (C1) spaced apart from the first channel (CN1). The air passing through the first channel CN1 may flow together with the air in the first chamber C1 and the aerosol due to the suction force and pressure difference. Air and aerosol may pass through the first gap 227c and the second gap 227d between the supporters 227 and flow into the first channel CN1.

Accordingly, the size of the flow path can be reduced by allowing air to flow only to one side of the first chamber C1, and the size of the aerosol generating device can be reduced or optimized. Additionally, air flow resistance can be reduced from the structure supporting the wick 25.

The airflow sealing portion 268 may be in close contact with the lower portion of the second container 30 around the lower end of the second channel CN2. The airflow sealing portion 268 may surround the lower end of the second channel CN2 and the first airflow outlet 242. The airflow sealing unit 268 may seal between the first container 20 and the second container 30 around the lower end of the airflow discharge passage 340 and the first airflow outlet 242.

Accordingly, the air passing through the airflow discharge passage 340 from the first airflow outlet 242 is prevented from leaking between the first container 20 and the second container 30, and air flow efficiency is improved. can do.

Referring to FIG. 17, the first airflow inlet 241' and the second airflow inlet 141' may be formed in positions different from the embodiment of FIG. 16. The first airflow inlet 241' may be formed on the lateral side of the first chamber C1. The second airflow inlet 141' may be formed in the body 10 and communicate with the first airflow inlet 241'. The second airflow inlet 141' may face the first airflow inlet 241'.

The first channel CN1' may be formed in the first chamber C1, and may have a first airflow inlet 241' and a first airflow outlet 242 at both ends. The wick 25 may be disposed between the first airflow inlet 241' and the first airflow outlet 242. The first channel CN1' may pass through the wick 25. The first channel CN1' may communicate with the second channel CN2 to form a flow path CN' through which air flows.

The four second supporters 227b may support the lower four vertices of the first core part 251. The first gap 227c may be formed around the lower portion of the first wick part 251. The first channel CN1' may pass through the first gap 227c.

Air may be discharged by sequentially flowing through the second airflow inlet 141', the first channel CN1', the second channel CN2, and the second airflow outlet. Air passes through the first channel CN1' and may be accompanied by aerosols in the first chamber C1.

Accordingly, the size of the flow path can be reduced and the size of the aerosol generating device can be reduced. Additionally, air flow resistance can be reduced from the structure supporting the wick 25.

Referring to FIGS. 18 and 19 , the second container 30 may be detachably coupled to the upper side of the first container 20 . The second container 30 may be indirectly coupled to the first container 20 by being coupled to the body 10 . The second container 30 may be coupled to the upper side of the first container 20 and exposed to the upper side of the body 10 .

The aerosol generating device may further include an upper case (36). The upper case 36 may have a hollow 364 opened downward. The upper case 36 may be detachably coupled to the upper side of the body 10. The mouthpiece 35 may be coupled to the upper case 36. The second container 30 is inserted into the hollow 364 of the upper case 36, and the outer wall 361 of the upper case 36 may surround and cover the outside of the second container 30. The second airflow outlet 354 of the mouthpiece 35 may be in communication with the first airflow outlet 342. The outer wall 361 of the upper case 36 may transmit at least a portion of light in a portion corresponding to the second chamber C2. The upper case 36 may have a window on the outer wall 361.

The second container 30 may be provided with an inclined wall 319 . The inclined wall 319 may be formed so that one corner of the second container 30 is tapered and inclined. The inclined wall 319 may be formed by chamfering one corner of the second container 30. The inclined wall 319 may have a second chamber (C2, see FIG. 22).

The inclined wall 319 may be disposed around the absorber 316. The inclined wall 319 may be formed at a position opposite to the airflow discharge passage 340 with respect to the absorber 316. For example, the airflow discharge passage 340 may be formed on the left side of the absorber 316, and the inclined wall 319 may be formed on the right side of the absorber 316.

The cover 70 may be placed around the first container 20 . The cover 70 may be spaced apart from the first container 20 in the horizontal direction. For example, the first container 20 may be placed on the left and the cover 70 may be placed on the right. The cover 70 may be disposed in a position opposite to the first airflow outlet 242 with respect to the wick 25. For example, the first airflow outlet 242 may be formed on the left side of the wick 25, and the cover 70 may be disposed on the right side of the wick 25. The cover 70 may be placed above the first container 20 .

The cover 70 may be placed at a position corresponding to the inclined wall 319. The cover 70 may be formed to be inclined at a slope corresponding to the inclined wall 319. The cover 70 may be disposed on the lower side of the inclined wall 319. The inclined wall 319 may cover the cover 70. When the second container 30 is coupled to the first container 20, the inclined wall 319 can slide on the cover 70.

Referring to FIGS. 20 and 21 , the accommodation space 84 may be partitioned from the first chamber C1 by a partition wall 222 . The partition wall 222 may extend vertically between the first chamber C1 and the receiving space 84. The first chamber C1 may be formed on the left side of the partition wall 222, and the receiving space 84 may be formed on the right side of the partition wall 222. The receiving space 84 and the partition wall 222 may extend upward beyond the first container 20. The receiving space 84 may be opened upward.

The light source 86 may be disposed in the receiving space 84. The light source 86 may be directed to the opening of the receiving space 84. The light source 86 can emit light in a facing direction. For example, light source 86 may be an LED. The light source 86 may be installed on the substrate 85. The board 85 may be directly or indirectly connected to the power source 11 and/or the control unit 12. The substrate 85 may be tilted at an angle. The light source 86 may be tilted at an angle together with the substrate 85 . The light source 86 may be inclined in the direction in which the inclined portion 319 forms an incline. The light source 86 may emit light toward the second container 30.

The sensor 87 may be placed around the light source 85. The sensor 87 may be installed on the substrate 85. Sensor 87 may be adjacent to the opening of receiving space 84. Sensor 87 may be a proximity sensor. The sensor 87 can detect electromagnetic changes in the surroundings.

The cover 70 may cover the upper opening of the receiving space 84. The cover 70 may cover the light source 86. The cover 70 may be formed of a light-transmissive material. The cover 70 may transmit light emitted from the light source 86. Cover 70 may cover sensor 86.

The cover 70 may include an inclined first cover part 71 and a second cover part 72 extending downward from the periphery of the first cover part 71. The first cover part 71 may be inclined in the direction in which the light source 86 is inclined. The second cover part 72 may form the perimeter of the cover 70.

The second cover part 72 may be supported by a cover supporter 81 formed at the upper edge of the receiving space 84. The cover supporter 81 may include a lower support portion 811 protruding inward from the edge of the receiving space 84. The lower support part 811 may support the lower end of the second cover part 72. The cover supporter 81 may include a side support portion 812 that protrudes upward from the lower support portion 811 and surrounds the upper portion of the receiving space 84. The side support portion 812 may support the side portion of the second cupper part 72.

Referring to FIGS. 22 and 23 , the lower wall 311 and the side walls 321 and 322 forming the second chamber C2 may transmit light. The upper wall 33 of the second chamber C2 may transmit light. The outer wall 361 of the upper case 36 may transmit light through at least a portion of the portion covering the second chamber C2.

The inclined wall 319 may be formed between the lower wall 311 and the outer wall 321a of the second chamber C2. The inclined wall 319 may be formed to slope downward from the outer wall 321a toward the lower wall 311. The inclined wall 319 may cover the second chamber C2.

The second container 30 may be detachably coupled to the first container 20 . The cover 70 may be disposed on the lower side of the inclined wall 319. The cover 70 may be disposed between the inclined wall 319 and the light source 86. The cover 70 and the inclined wall 319 may have corresponding slopes. The cover 70 may face the inclined wall 319. The cover 70 may be in contact with the inclined wall 319.

Light source 86 may be adjacent to cover 70 and inclined wall 319. The light source 86 may be directed to the cover 70 and the inclined wall 319. The light source 86 may be tilted in the direction in which the inclined wall 319 is tilted. Light emitted from the light source 86 may pass through the cover 70 and the inclined wall 319 and be provided to the second chamber C2.

Accordingly, the capacity of the liquid stored in the second chamber C2 can be easily confirmed with the naked eye. Additionally, the capacity of the liquid stored in the second chamber C2 can be easily checked even in a dark environment.

Additionally, the area where light is provided inside the second chamber C2 can be expanded and the dark side where light is not provided can be reduced. In addition, compared to the case where the light source 86 is arranged from the side of the second chamber C2 toward the second chamber C2, the liquid storage capacity and structural space efficiency of the second chamber C2 can be improved. .

When the second container 30 approaches the first container 20, the sensor 87 can detect electromagnetic changes. The sensor 87 can detect electromagnetic changes and transmit a signal to the control unit 12. The control unit 12 may determine that the second container 30 is adjacent to or coupled to the first container 20 through a signal received from the sensor 87.

Referring to FIG. 24, the irradiation range is displayed according to the inclination angle of the light source 86 with respect to the horizontal direction. The light source 86 may be tilted at a predetermined angle with respect to the horizontal direction toward the second chamber C2.

For example, the light source 86 is an LED and may have a light diffusion range of about 120 degrees. As an example, in cases (a), (b), and (c), the light source 86 has an inclination of 40 degrees, 30 degrees, and 20 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction, sequentially. In cases (a), (b), and (c), dark portions (Da1, Da2, Db1, Db2, Dc1) may be formed on one side and the other side of the second chamber (C2). The size of the dark portion (Da1, Da2, Db1, Db2, Dc1) may vary depending on the placement angle of the light source 86. When the light source 86 is disposed obliquely rather than vertically, the size of the dark portion may be reduced.

Referring to FIG. 25, the light source 88 is directed toward the reflector 88 and may provide light to the reflector 88. The reflector 88 may reflect the light transmitted from the light source 86 into the second chamber C2 back to the second chamber C2. Light flowing into the reflector 88 may be reflected toward the dark portion.

The reflector 88 may be attached to the wall of the second chamber C2 and face the second chamber C2. The inclined wall 319 may face the reflector 88. The reflector 88 may be attached to the wall of the second chamber C2 adjacent to the corner opposite the inclined wall 319 with respect to the second chamber C2. For example, the inclined wall 319 is formed by tapering the corner between the lower wall 311 and the outer wall 321a of the second chamber C2, and the reflector 88 is formed on the upper wall of the second chamber C2 ( 33) and may be attached to at least a portion of the inner wall 322.

The first reflector 881 may be disposed on the inner wall 322 of the second chamber C2. Light provided from the light source 86 may be reflected to the outer wall 321a or the second reflector 882 of the second chamber C2. The second reflector 882 may be disposed on the upper wall 33 of the second chamber C2. The second reflector 882 may reflect the light provided from the light source 86 to the outer wall 321a of the second chamber C2 or the first reflector 881.

The first reflector 881 may reflect the light reflected from the second reflector 882 to the outer wall 321a of the second chamber C2. The second reflector 882 may reflect the light reflected from the first reflector 881 to the first outer wall 321a of the second chamber C2.

Accordingly, the reflector 88 can reduce or eliminate dark areas.

As another example, the light source 86 may be disposed below the second chamber C2 and may point vertically upward toward the second chamber C2. The inclined portion 319 may be absent. The reflector 88 may reduce or remove dark areas by reflecting the light provided from the light source 86 to the outer wall 321a of the second chamber C2.

26 to 28, the cover 70 may include a light guide plate 73. The light guide plate 73 may be inclined at an angle corresponding to the inclined wall 319 . The light guide plate 73 may face the inclined wall 319 . The light guide plate 73 may form a first cover part 71 and a second cover part 72. The first cover part 71 may have a shape and size corresponding to the inclined wall 319. The light guide plate 73 may cover the light source 86. The light guide plate 73 may receive light from the light source 86 and distribute the light throughout the light guide plate 73. The light guide plate 73 can spread the light incident from the light source 86 widely.

The light source 86 may contact or be adjacent to one side of the light guide plate 73. For example, referring to FIG. 27, the light source 86 is adjacent to or in contact with the first cover part 71 of the light guide plate 73, and the light source 86 may provide light to the first cover part 71. there is. As another example, referring to FIG. 28, the light source 86 is adjacent to or in contact with the second cover part 72 of the light guide plate 73, so that the light source 86 may provide light to the second cover part 71. . The light flowing from the light source 86 into the light guide plate 73 may undergo total reflection inside the light guide plate 73 and be distributed throughout the light guide plate 73.

Cover 70 may include a diffuser 75. The diffuser 75 may be referred to as a diffusion plate 75 or diffusion sheet 75. The diffuser 75 may cover the light source 86. The diffuser 75 may diffuse the light emitted from the light source 86 into the second chamber C2. The diffuser 75 prevents the light emitted from the light source 86 from being partially concentrated, thereby making the distribution of light more uniform.

The diffuser 75 may be placed above the light guide plate 73. One side of the diffuser 75 may be in close contact with and cover one side of the light guide plate 73. The diffuser 75 may diffuse the light emitted from the light guide plate 73 into the second chamber C2. The diffuser 75 can prevent the light emitted from the light guide plate 73 from being partially concentrated, thereby making the distribution of light more uniform. The diffuser 75 may be inclined at an inclination angle corresponding to the inclined wall 319. The diffuser 75 may be in contact with the inclined wall 319.

Referring to FIG. 28, the light emitted from the light source 86 can be uniformly distributed over the entire surface through the cover 70 and emit surface light toward the inclined wall 319 (see FIG. 28). Accordingly, the light does not flow into the inclined wall 319 locally, but flows through the entire surface of the inclined wall 319, and is spread uniformly throughout the second chamber C2, so that no dark portion is formed or It may decrease.

1 to 28, an aerosol generating device according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a body containing a power source; a first container provided with a wick and a heater and detachably coupled to the body; As, the heater includes a first container electrically connected to the power source; and a second container that stores liquid supplied to the wick and is detachably coupled to the first container.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the wick includes: a first wick part disposed inside the first chamber; and a second wick part that protrudes from the first wick part to the outside of the first chamber through a liquid inlet formed in the first container and receives liquid from the second chamber.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the circumference of the first wick part may protrude outward in the horizontal direction from the circumference of the second wick part.

Additionally, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the circumference of the first wick part may be larger than the circumference of the liquid inlet.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the upper part of the first wick part is supported by the first container around the liquid inlet, and the lower part of the first wick part is the lower part of the first container. It can be supported by a supporter protruding from.

Additionally, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, a supporter may be further included to support the first wick part and space the first wick part away from one surface of the first chamber.

Additionally, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the heater may be attached to one surface of the first wick part spaced from one surface of the first chamber to form a pattern.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a first terminal is fixed to one surface of the first wick part and formed at both ends of the heater; And it may further include a second terminal in contact with the first terminal, exposed to the outside of the first container, and electrically connected to the power source.

Additionally, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, it may include a first coupler that detachably couples the first container and the body.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the second container includes a liquid discharge port opened at a lower portion of the second chamber; And it may include an absorbing part fixed to the lower part of the second container, covering the lower part of the liquid outlet, absorbing the liquid discharged from the liquid outlet, and delivering the liquid by contacting the wick.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the second container may include a discharge guide inclined downward from around the liquid outlet toward the liquid outlet.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, before the second container is coupled to the first container, it may further include a film that is removably attached to the lower part of the absorbent part and prevents the penetration of liquid.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the first container includes a chamber inlet opened at one side of the first container and communicating with the first chamber; And the other side of the first container is open and includes a chamber outlet in communication with the first chamber, and the second container is partitioned from the second chamber and may include an airflow discharge path in communication with the chamber outlet. there is.

Additionally, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, it may include a second coupler that detachably couples the second container and the body.

1 to 28, a cartridge according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a first chamber; and a first container including a wick and a heater disposed on one side of the first chamber; a second container detachably coupled to the first container and including a second chamber for storing liquid supplied to the wick; a first channel formed on the other side of the first chamber and having a first airflow inlet and a first airflow outlet at both ends; and a second channel formed in the second container, partitioned from the second chamber, and one end of which communicates with the first airflow outlet.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, when the second container is coupled to the first container, a sealer is further applied around the first airflow outlet to seal between the first container and the second container. It can be included.

Additionally, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the sealer may surround the first airflow outlet.

Additionally, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the first channel may be formed to be offset from the core with respect to the vertical direction.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the second container is coupled to the upper side of the first container, one end of the second channel is opened downward, and the first airflow outlet is connected to the first chamber. It can be formed at the top of .

Also, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the first airflow inlet may be formed in a lower part of the first chamber.

Additionally, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the first airflow inlet and the first airflow outlet may face each other vertically.

Also, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the first airflow inlet may be formed on a side of the first chamber.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the wick includes: a first wick part disposed on one side of the first chamber; and a second wick part that protrudes from the first wick part to the outside of the first chamber through the liquid inlet and receives liquid from the second container.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the supporter further includes a supporter supporting a lower portion of the first wick part to space the first wick part from the lower surface of the first chamber, and the heater includes the first wick part. 1 It can be attached to the bottom of the wick part to form a pattern.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the supporter may be open between the first channel and the heater.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the mouthpiece may further include a mouthpiece that covers one side of the second container and provides a second airflow outlet communicating with the other end of the second channel.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, when the air outside the first container flows into the first channel through the first airflow inlet and sequentially passes through the first airflow outlet and the second channel. , air on one side of the first chamber may flow into the first channel on the other side of the first chamber.

Additionally, a cartridge according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a first chamber; and a first container including a wick and a heater disposed in the first chamber; a second container detachably coupled to the first container and including a second chamber for storing liquid supplied to the wick; a first channel formed in the first chamber, having a first airflow inlet and a first airflow outlet at both ends, and passing through the wick; and a second channel formed in the second container, partitioned from the second chamber, and one end of which communicates with the first airflow outlet.

An aerosol generating device according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a body to which the first container is detachably coupled; And it may further include a second airflow inlet that is open in the body and communicates with the first airflow inlet.

1 to 28, a cartridge according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a first container having a wick and a heater; As, a first container formed with a liquid inlet exposing the wick; a second container detachably coupled to the first container and supplying liquid to the wick through the liquid inlet; Additionally, it may include a sealer that seals the space between the first container and the second container around the liquid inlet.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the sealer may include a sealing wall surrounding the liquid inlet and protruding from the first container toward the second container.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the sealing wall includes: a first sealing wall; And it may include a second sealing wall formed outside the first sealing wall.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the second sealing wall protrudes longer than the first sealing wall, and the second container includes a recess portion into which the second sealing wall is inserted and closely adhered. can do.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the second container covers a lower portion of the liquid outlet through which the stored liquid is discharged, absorbs the liquid discharged from the liquid outlet, and delivers the liquid in contact with the wick. absorption part; and a bracket that protrudes downward around the liquid outlet, surrounds the absorbent portion, and secures the absorbent portion.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the recess portion surrounds the bracket, and the bracket may be in close contact with the first sealing wall.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the wick includes: a first wick part disposed inside the first container; and a second wick part that protrudes from the first wick part to the outside of the first container through the liquid inlet and receives liquid from the second chamber.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the sealer may include a first chamber sealing portion surrounding the second wick part and sealing the circumference of the liquid inlet and the second wick part. You can.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the circumference of the first wick part may protrude outward in the horizontal direction from the circumference of the second wick part.

Additionally, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the circumference of the first wick part may be larger than the circumference of the liquid inlet.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the sealer surrounds the liquid inlet, protrudes downward, and is disposed between the upper surface of the first wick part and one wall of the first container where the liquid inlet is formed. It may include a second chamber sealing part that seals.

Additionally, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the first container may include a supporter supporting a lower portion of the first wick part.

The aerosol generating device according to one aspect of the present disclosure may include a body to which the first container of claim 1 is detachably coupled and a power source electrically connected to the heater is accommodated.

1 to 28, the aerosol generating device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a body; a first container coupled to the body and including a wick and a heater; a second container detachably coupled to the first container, forming a chamber for storing liquid supplied to the wick, and transmitting light; It is installed on the body and includes a light source that provides light to the chamber, and the second container is formed with one corner inclined to be tapered and includes an inclined wall that transmits light provided from the light source into the chamber. You can.

Additionally, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the light source may be inclined at an angle with respect to the horizontal direction and may be directed toward the inclined wall.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating device may further include a reflector that reflects light transmitted from the light source into the chamber back to the chamber.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the reflector may be attached to a wall of the chamber adjacent to a corner opposite the inclined wall with respect to the chamber.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating device further includes a cover disposed between the inclined wall and the light source, covers the light source, transmits light, and is inclined to face the inclined wall. can do.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the cover may include a light guide plate that faces the inclined wall and receives and distributes light from the light source.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the cover may include a diffuser that covers the light guide plate, faces the inclined wall, and receives light from the light guide plate and diffuses it.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the inclined wall is formed between a lower wall and a side wall of the chamber, and the light source may be disposed adjacent to the second container on a lower side of the inclined wall. .

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the light source may be spaced apart from the first container in the horizontal direction, and the second container may be coupled to an upper side of the first container.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating device may further include a reflector that reflects light transmitted from the light source into the chamber back to the chamber, and the reflector is connected to the chamber. It may be attached to at least one of a side wall and an upper wall of the chamber opposite the inclined wall.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the first container has an airflow outlet communicating with the interior where the wick is disposed, and the second container is partitioned from the chamber and communicates with the airflow outlet. An airflow discharge path may be provided, and the inclined wall may be inclined in a direction toward the airflow discharge path at a position horizontally opposite to the airflow discharge path with respect to the chamber.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the first container has a first airflow outlet communicating with the interior where the wick is disposed, and the second container is partitioned from the chamber, and the first airflow An airflow discharge path is provided in communication with an outlet, and the aerosol generating device is detachably coupled to the body, surrounds the second container, transmits light in a portion surrounding the chamber, and communicates with the airflow discharge path. It may further include an upper case having a mouthpiece.

In addition, an aerosol generating device according to another aspect of the present disclosure includes a body; a first container coupled to the body and including a wick and a heater; a second container detachably coupled to the first container, forming a chamber for storing liquid supplied to the wick, and transmitting light; a light source installed on the body and providing light to the chamber; And it may further include a reflector that reflects light transmitted from the light source into the chamber back to the chamber.

Any or other embodiments of the present disclosure described above are not exclusive or distinct from each other. Certain embodiments or other embodiments of the present disclosure described above may have their respective components or functions combined or combined (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, this means that configuration A described in a particular embodiment and/or drawing may be combined with configuration B described in other embodiments and/or drawings. In other words, even if the combination between configurations is not directly explained, this means that the combination is possible except in cases where the combination is described as 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 restrictive in any respect 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 within the scope of the present invention (Although embodiments have been described with reference to a number of illustrative embodiments Thereof, it should be understood that numerous other modifications and embodiments can be devised by those skilled in the art that will fall within the scope of the principles of this disclosure.More particularly, various variations and modifications are possible in the component parts and/or arrangements of the subject combination arrangement within the scope of the disclosure, the drawings and the appended claims. In addition to variations and modifications in the component parts and/or arrangements, alternative uses will also be apparent to those skilled in the art).

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body;
a first container coupled to the body and including a wick and a heater;
a second container detachably coupled to the first container, forming a chamber for storing liquid supplied to the wick, and transmitting light;
Installed on the body, it includes a light source that provides light to the chamber,
The second container is,
An aerosol generating device including an inclined wall that is formed with one corner tapered obliquely and transmits light provided from the light source into the chamber. According to claim 1,
The light source is,
An aerosol generating device that is inclined at an angle with respect to the horizontal direction and faces the inclined wall. According to clause 2,
An aerosol generating device further comprising a reflector that reflects light transmitted from the light source into the chamber back to the chamber. According to clause 3,
The reflector is,
An aerosol generating device attached to a wall of the chamber adjacent to a corner opposite the inclined wall with respect to the chamber. According to claim 1,
An aerosol generating device further comprising a cover disposed between the inclined wall and the light source to cover the light source, transmit light, and be inclined to face the inclined wall. According to clause 5,
The cover is,
An aerosol generating device comprising a light guide plate facing the inclined wall and receiving and distributing light from the light source. According to clause 6,
The cover is,
An aerosol generating device that covers the light guide plate, faces the inclined wall, and includes a diffuser that receives light from the light guide plate and diffuses it. According to claim 1,
The inclined wall is,
Formed between the lower wall and the side wall of the chamber,
The light source is,
An aerosol generating device disposed below the inclined wall and adjacent to the second container. According to clause 8,
The light source is,
Spaced apart in the horizontal direction from the first container,
The second container is,
An aerosol generating device coupled to the upper side of the first container. According to clause 8,
Further comprising a reflector that reflects light transmitted from the light source into the chamber back to the chamber,
The reflector is,
An aerosol generating device attached to at least one of a side wall and an upper wall of the chamber opposite the inclined wall with respect to the chamber. According to claim 1,
The first container is,
It has an airflow outlet communicating with the interior where the wick is placed,
The second container is,
It is partitioned from the chamber and has an airflow discharge path communicating with the airflow discharge port,
The inclined wall is,
An aerosol generating device inclined in a direction toward the airflow discharge path at a position horizontally opposite to the airflow discharge path with respect to the chamber. According to claim 1,
The first container is,
It has a first airflow outlet communicating with the interior where the wick is placed,
The second container is,
It is partitioned from the chamber and has an airflow discharge path communicating with the first airflow discharge port,
An aerosol generating device further comprising an upper case detachably coupled to the body, surrounding the second container, transmitting light in a portion surrounding the chamber, and having a mouthpiece in communication with the airflow discharge path. body;
a first container coupled to the body and including a wick and a heater;
a second container detachably coupled to the first container, forming a chamber for storing liquid supplied to the wick, and transmitting light;
a light source installed on the body and providing light to the chamber; and
An aerosol generating device further comprising a reflector that reflects light transmitted from the light source into the chamber back to the chamber.

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