AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE WITH PIERCING UNIT Russian patent published in 2024 - IPC A24F1/30 A24F40/42 A24F47/00 

FIELD: tobacco smoking, hookah products.

SUBSTANCE: aerosol generating device contains an aerosol generating element and includes a main part and a vessel for housing a cartridge containing an aerosol generating substrate. The device contains a vessel having a liquid filling level and defining an outlet of the free space above the liquid filling level, and a tube for transmitting the air flow from the reservoir to the vessel. The lid is configured to engage with the main part. The lid contains a frame containing a cavity and having a central axis, wherein the cavity is designed to accommodate the cartridge. The piercing element is located inside the cavity and is configured to pierce the cartridge wall. The lid is configured to move relative to the main part between the first position and the second position, between the second position and the third position and between the third position and the first position. The third position is an intermediate position between the first and second positions, in which a path is open for air between the external environment, the cavity and the vessel.

EFFECT: preventing leakage of the substrate and providing access to it immediately before use.

14 cl, 22 dwg