CLEANING TOOL FOR AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

Abstract

A tool for cleaning an aerosol-generating device having a heating chamber, the tool includes a tool base, a first elongate member, a second elongate member, and a pivot member. The first elongate member extends from the tool base. The first elongate member includes a first distal end distal from the tool base. The second elongate member extends from the tool base. The second elongate member includes a second distal end distal from the tool base. A slot is defined between the first and second elongate members.

Claims

1. A tool for cleaning an aerosol-generating device having a heating chamber, the tool comprising: a tool base; and a first elongate member extending from the tool base, the first elongate member comprising a first distal end distal from the tool base; and a second elongate member extending from the tool base, the second elongate member comprising a second distal end distal from the tool base, wherein a slot is defined between the first and second elongate members; and a pivot member arranged between the tool base and both the first distal end of the first elongate member and the second distal end of the second elongate member, wherein the pivot member is configured to allow pivoting the first elongate member and the second elongate member in a preferred direction transverse to the extension of the first elongate member and wherein the pivot member is configured to limit pivoting the first elongate member and the second elongate member in a non-preferred direction.

2. The tool according to claim 1, wherein the pivot member comprises an elliptical member defining an outer circumference with a channel configured to engage with a rib of the heating chamber to prevent axial rotation of the first elongate member and the second elongate member within the heating chamber.

3. The tool according to claim 2, wherein the elliptical member comprises a disk or a cylinder.

4. The tool according to claim 1, wherein the tool further comprises bristles extending from the first elongate member and the second elongate member.

5. The tool or system according to claim 4, wherein the bristles extend from the first elongate member and the second elongate member radially outward.

6. The tool according to claim 1, wherein the first elongate member comprises a first flat surface facing the slot and the second elongate member comprises a second flat surface facing the slot, the first flat surface extending through a first plane and the second flat surface extending through a second plane, wherein the first plane and the second plane are parallel planes and the first flat surface and second flat surface extend parallel to one another.

7. The tool according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first elongate member and the second elongate member comprises one or more ridges on a surface facing the slot.

8. The tool according to claim 1, wherein the tool further comprises: a cap configured to couple with the aerosol-generating device, wherein the first elongate member and the second elongate member are configured to contact the bottom wall when the cap is coupled with the aerosol-generating device; and a rod effectively coupling the first elongate member and the second elongate member to the cap to allow the reciprocating movement of the first elongate member and the second elongate member.

9. The tool according to claim 1, wherein the tool base comprises a cleaning head for cleaning the heating chamber of the aerosol-generating device, the cleaning head comprising one or more scraping surfaces.

10. The tool according to claim 1, wherein the first distal end and the second distal end are moveable laterally relative to one another to adjust a width of the slot between the first distal end and the second distal end.

11. The tool or system according to claim 10, further comprising one or more bearings configured to engage at least one of the first elongate member and the second elongate member to limit the width of the slot between the first distal end and the second distal end.

12. The tool according to claim 1, further comprising a motor coupled to the first elongate member and the second elongate member, the motor configured to provide the reciprocating movement of the first elongate member and the second elongate member.

13. The tool according to claim 1, wherein the tool further comprises: a cleaning station body configured to receive the aerosol-generating device, the cleaning station body mechanically coupled to the first elongate member and the second elongate member to allow the reciprocating movement of the first elongate member and the second elongate member; and a lever mechanically coupled to the tool base to control the reciprocating movement of the first elongate member and the second elongate member.

14. A system comprising: an aerosol-generating device comprising a heating chamber and a heating blade with a substantially rectangular cross section extending into the heating chamber from a bottom chamber wall of a heating chamber; and the tool according to claim 1.

15. The system according to claim 14, wherein first elongate member and second elongate member are configured to be received in the heating chamber such that the heating blade is received at least partially in the slot, and at least one of the first distal end of the first elongate member and the second distal end of the second elongate member extend to the bottom chamber wall such that a reciprocating movement of the at least one of the first distal end of the first elongate member and the second distal end of the second elongate member, within the heating chamber, is configured to scrape the bottom chamber wall.

16. A system comprising: an aerosol-generating device comprising a heating chamber and a heating blade with a substantially rectangular cross section extending into the heating chamber from a bottom chamber wall of a heating chamber; and a tool for cleaning the aerosol-generating device, the tool comprising: a tool base; and a first elongate member extending from the tool base, the first elongate member comprising a first distal end distal from the tool base; and a second elongate member extending from the tool base, the second elongate member comprising a second distal end distal from the tool base, wherein a slot is defined between the first elongate member and the second elongate member, wherein first elongate member and second elongate member are configured to be received in the heating chamber such that the heating blade is received at least partially in the slot, and at least one of the first distal end of the first elongate member and the second distal end of the second elongate member extend to the bottom chamber wall such that a reciprocating movement of the at least one of the first distal end of the first elongate member and the second distal end of the second elongate member, within the heating chamber, is configured to scrape the bottom chamber wall.

17. The system according to claim 16, wherein the tool further comprises a pivot member arranged between the base and both the first distal end of the first elongate member and the second distal end of the second elongate member, wherein the pivot member is configured to allow pivoting the first elongate member and the second elongate member in a preferred direction transverse to the extension of the first elongate member and wherein the pivot member is configured to limit pivoting the first elongate member and the second elongate member in a non-preferred direction.

Description

[0068] Examples will now be further described with reference to the figures in which: [0069] FIG. 1 shows a system including a tool for cleaning an aerosol-generating device; [0070] FIG. 2 shows the tool of FIG. 1; [0071] FIG. 3 shows a cross-section of the system of FIG. 1 with the tool in position for cleaning the aerosol-generating device;

[0072] FIG. 4 shows another cross-section of the system of FIG. 3 rotated 90 degrees; [0073] FIG. 5 shows a modification of the tool of FIGS. 1-4 wherein a tool base of the tool includes a cleaning head;

[0074] FIG. 6 shows another modification of the tool wherein the tool includes a cap;

[0075] FIG. 7 shows another modification of the tool wherein the tool a cleaning station body and a lever;

[0076] FIG. 8 shows the tool of FIG. 7 with the cleaning station body in an open position;

[0077] FIG. 9 shows another modification of the tool wherein the tool includes a motor;

[0078] FIG. 10 shows another modification of the tool wherein the tool includes bristles;

[0079] FIG. 11 shows a bottom view of an embodiment of a tool wherein surfaces facing the slot are flat;

[0080] FIG. 12 shows an isometric exploded view of a first elongate member and a second elongate member of the tool of FIG. 11;

[0081] FIG. 13 shows a bottom view of another embodiment of a tool wherein the surfaces facing the slot include a ridge;

[0082] FIG. 14 shows an isometric exploded view of a first elongate member and a second elongate member of the tool of FIG. 13;

[0083] FIG. 15 shows an embodiment of a system including a tool for cleaning prior to insertion into an aerosol-generating device;

[0084] FIG. 16 shows the system of FIG. 15 with the tool partially inserted into the aerosol-generating device;

[0085] FIG. 17 shows the system of FIGS. 15 and 16 with the tool fully inserted into the aerosol-generating device;

[0086] FIG. 18 shows another modification of the tool wherein the tool includes a plurality of elongate members;

[0087] FIG. 19 shows a front view of the plurality of elongate members of FIG. 18;

[0088] FIG. 20 shows an overhead view of the plurality of elongate members of FIGS. 18 and 19;

[0089] FIG. 21 shows a side view of additional modifications of the tool including protruding members and a free wheel; and

[0090] FIG. 22 shows a side view the tool of FIG. 21 with the free wheel attached to a cleaning head;

[0091] FIG. 23 shows an isometric view of a cap configured to couple with the cleaning head of FIG. 23; and

[0092] FIG. 24 shows a partial view of a tool with a consumable member according to embodiments herein.

[0093] FIGS. 1-4 show a tool 110 for cleaning an aerosol-generating device. FIG. 1 shows system 100 including aerosol-generating device 102 and the tool 110. FIG. 2 shows the tool 110. FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the system 100 with the tool 110 in position to clean the aerosol-generating device 102. FIG. 4 shows cross-sectional view of the system 100 rotated 90 degrees from the view of FIG. 3 with the tool 110 in position to clean the aerosol-generating device 102.

[0094] The aerosol-generating device 102 includes a heating chamber 104, a heating element 106, a chamber bottom wall 108, and a rib 134 (see FIG. 4). The heating chamber 104 defines a cavity in the aerosol-generating device 102. The chamber bottom wall 108 is an inner surface of the heating chamber 104. The heating element 106 extends from the chamber bottom wall 108 into the heating chamber 104. As shown, the heating element 106 is a blade.

[0095] The tool 110 includes a tool base 118, a first elongate member 112-1, a second elongate member 112-2 (referred to collectively as elongate members 112), and a pivot member 120. The elongate members 112 extend from the tool base 118. The first elongate member 112-1 includes a first distal end 114-1 distal from the tool base 118 and the second elongate member 112-2 includes a second distal end 114-2 (referred to collectively as distal ends 114) distal from the tool base 118. A slot 116 is defined between the elongate members 112. The pivot member 120 is arranged between the tool base 118 and both distal ends 114. The pivot member 120 includes a channel 122 configured to receive and engage with the rib 134 of the heating chamber 104 to prevent axial rotation of the elongate members 112 within the heating chamber.

[0096] The pivot member 120 is configured to allow pivoting of the elongate members 112 in a preferred direction transverse to the extension of the elongate members. The pivot member 120 is also configured to limit pivoting the elongate members 112 in a non-preferred direction.

[0097] The elongate members 112 are configured to be received in the heating chamber 104 such that the heating blade 106 is received in the slot 116 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. Additionally, the distal ends 114 extend to the bottom chamber wall 108 such that a reciprocating movement of the distal ends within the heating chamber scrapes the bottom chamber wall. In particular, the reciprocating movement may cause the distal ends 114 scrape the bottom chamber wall adjacent to a base of the heating blade 106.

[0098] The reciprocating movement is illustrated by dashed arrows 130-1, 130-2, 132-1, and 132-2. When the tool base 118 is moved in the direction of dashed arrow 130-1 the distal ends 114 are moved in the direction of dashed arrow 130-2. When the tool base 118 is moved in the direction of dashed arrow 132-1 the distal ends 114 are moved in the direction of dashed arrow 132-2. The reciprocating movement allows the heating blade 106 to pass through the slot 116 as the chamber bottom wall 108 is scraped by the distal ends 114. The pivot member 120 is configured to limit movement of the elongate members 112 and the distal ends 114 in a direction that includes a component orthogonal to the dashed arrows 130-1, 130-2, 132-1, and 132-2. Such limitation of movement that includes a component orthogonal to the dashed arrows 130-1, 130-2, 132-1, and 132-2 is configured to prevent the tool 110 from damaging the heating blade 106 during cleaning.

[0099] FIG. 5 shows a modification of the tool of FIGS. 1-4 wherein a tool base 218 of a tool 200 includes a cleaning head 202.

[0100] The tool 200 includes a tool base 218, a first elongate member 212-1, a second elongate member 212-2 (referred to collectively as elongate members 212), and a pivot member 220. The elongate members 212 extend from the tool base 218. The first elongate member 212-1 includes a first distal end 214-1 distal from the tool base 218 and the second elongate member 212-2 includes a second distal end 214-2 (referred to collectively as distal ends 214) distal from the tool base 218. A slot 216 is defined between the elongate members 212. The pivot member 220 is arranged between the tool base 218 and both distal ends 214.

[0101] The tool base 218 includes the cleaning head 202. The cleaning head 202 extends in a direction away from the distal ends 214. The cleaning head 202 is configured to be inserted into a heating chamber of an aerosol-generating device and is configured to clean areas of a bottom chamber wall of the heating chamber that distal ends 214 may not reach. The tool 200 is configured to fit within a case comprised of two ends or caps 204-1 and 204-2.

[0102] FIG. 6 shows another modification of the tool according to embodiments described herein, wherein a tool 300 includes a cap 302.

[0103] The tool 310 includes a tool base 318, a first elongate member 312-1, a second elongate member 312-2 (referred to collectively as elongate members 312), a cap 302, and a rod 304. The elongate members 312 extend from the tool base 318. The first elongate member 312-1 includes a first distal end 314-1 distal from the tool base 318 and the second elongate member 312-2 includes a second distal end 314-2 (referred to collectively as distal ends 314) distal from the tool base 318. A slot 316 is defined between the elongate members 312. The rod 304 extends from the tool base 318 and couples the elongate members 312 to the cap 302. The rod 304 is rotatably coupled to the cap 304 allowing the elongate members 312 to be moved in a reciprocating manner.

[0104] The reciprocating movement is illustrated by dashed arrows 330-1, 330-2, 332-1, and 332-2. When the tool base 318 is moved in the direction of dashed arrow 330-1 the distal ends 314 are moved in the direction of dashed arrow 330-2. When the tool base 318 is moved in the direction of dashed arrow 332-1 the distal ends 314 are moved in the direction of dashed arrow 332-2. The reciprocating movement allows the heating element 306 to pass through the slot 316 as the chamber bottom wall 308 is scraped by the distal ends 314. The rod 304 acts as an axis of rotation that is configured to permit movement of the elongate members 312 and the distal ends 314 in the direction of the dashed arrows 330-1, 330-2, 332-1, and 332-2 and to limit movement of the elongate members 312 and the distal ends 314 in a direction that includes a component orthogonal to the dashed arrows 330-1, 330-2, 332-1, and 332-2. Such limitation of movement that includes a component orthogonal to the dashed arrows 330-1, 330-2, 332-1, and 332-2 may prevent the tool 310 from damaging the heating element 306 during cleaning.

[0105] The cap 302 is configured to couple to an aerosol-generating device. When the cap 302 is coupled to an aerosol-generating device the elongate members 312 may extend into a heating chamber of the aerosol-generating device and the distal ends 314 are configured to be engaged with a chamber bottom wall of the aerosol-generating device. The cap 302 is configured to align the slot 316 with the heating element when coupled to an aerosol-generating device.

[0106] FIGS. 7 and 8 shows another modification of the tool according to embodiments described herein. The tool 400 includes a cleaning station body 404 and a lever 402. In FIG. 7 the cleaning station body 404 is closed and ready to receive or couple to an aerosol-generating device. In FIG. 8 the cleaning station body 404 is open exposing a tool base 418 of the tool 400 and the rest of the lever 402.

[0107] The tool 400 includes a tool base 418, a first elongate member 412-1, a second elongate member 412-2 (referred to collectively as elongate members 412), a cleaning station body 404, a lever 402. The elongate members 412 extend from the tool base 418. The first elongate member 412-1 includes a first distal end 414-1 distal from the tool base 418 and the second elongate member 412-2 includes a second distal end 414-2 (referred to collectively as distal ends 414) distal from the tool base 418. A slot 416 is defined between the elongate members 412. The lever 402 is mechanically coupled to the tool base 418 to control reciprocating movement of the tool 400. The lever 402 may be manipulated by a user to control reciprocating movement of the tool 400.

[0108] The cleaning station body 404 is mechanically coupled to the elongate members 412. The mechanical coupling allows the reciprocating movement of the elongate members 412. The cleaning station body 404 is configured to receive an aerosol-generating device. The cleaning station body 404 includes a receptacle 406. The receptacle 406 may be shaped to receive the aerosol-generating device and align the slot 416 with a heating element of the aerosol-generating device.

[0109] FIG. 9 shows another modification of the tool according to embodiments described herein, wherein a tool 500 includes a motor 506.

[0110] The tool 500 includes a tool base 518, a first elongate member (not shown), a second elongate member (not shown), a cleaning station body 504, a lever 502, a motor 506, and a switch 508. The lever 502 is mechanically coupled to the tool base 518 to control reciprocating movement of the tool 500. The lever 402 is mechanically coupled to the motor 506 to allow the motor to control the reciprocating movement of the tool 500. The motor may be operatively coupled to the switch 508. The switch 508 allows the motor 506 to be turned on or off. The motor 506 may be electrically powered.

[0111] FIG. 10 shows another modification of the tool according to embodiments described herein. The tool 600 includes bristles 602.

[0112] The tool 600 includes a tool base 618, a first elongate member 612-1, a second elongate member 612-2 (referred to collectively as elongate members 612), and bristles 602. The elongate members 612 extend from the tool base 618. The first elongate member 612-1 includes a first distal end 614-1 distal from the tool base 618 and the second elongate member 612-2 includes a second distal end 614-2 (referred to collectively as distal ends 614) distal from the tool base 618. A slot 616 is defined between the elongate members 612. The bristles 602 extend from the elongate members 612. The bristles 602 may extend radially from the elongate members 612.

[0113] FIGS. 11 and 12 show a tool 700 with flat surfaces 702 facing the slot 716 according to embodiments described herein. FIG. 11 shows a bottom view of the tool 700. FIG. 12 shows an isometric exploded view of elongated members 712.

[0114] The tool 700 includes a tool base (not shown), a pivot member 720, a first elongate member 712-1, and a second elongate member 712-2 (referred to collectively as elongate members 712). The elongate members 712 extend from the tool base. The first elongate member 712-1 includes a first distal end 714-1 distal from the tool base 718 and the second elongate member 712-2 includes a second distal end 714-2 (referred to collectively as distal ends 714) distal from the tool base 718. A slot 716 is defined between the elongate members 712.

[0115] The elongate members 712 each include a flat surface 702-1, 702-2 (referred to collectively as flat surfaces 702) facing the slot 716. The flat surfaces 712 each extend along one of planes 704-1, 704-2 (referred to collectively as planes 704).

[0116] FIGS. 11 and 12 show a tool 700 with flat surfaces 702 facing the slot 716 according to embodiments described herein. FIG. 11 shows a bottom view of the tool 700. FIG. 12 shows an isometric exploded view of elongated members 712.

[0117] The tool 700 includes a tool base (not shown), a pivot member 720, a first elongate member 712-1, and a second elongate member 712-2 (referred to collectively as elongate members 712). The elongate members 712 extend from the tool base. The first elongate member 712-1 includes a first distal end 714-1 distal from the tool base 718 and the second elongate member 712-2 includes a second distal end 714-2 (referred to collectively as distal ends 714) distal from the tool base 718. A slot 716 is defined between the elongate members 712.

[0118] The elongate members 712 each include a flat surface 702-1, 702-2 (referred to collectively as flat surfaces 702) facing the slot 716. The flat surfaces 712 each extend along one of planes 704-1, 704-2 (referred to collectively as planes 704). The planes 704 are each parallel to one another.

[0119] The pivot member may include multiple channels 722. At least one of the channels 722 may be configured to engage a rib of a heating chamber to prevent axial rotation of the tool 700 in the heating chamber.

[0120] FIGS. 13 and 14 show a tool 800 with flat surfaces 802 facing the slot 816 according to embodiments described herein. FIG. 13 shows a bottom view of the tool 800. FIG. 13 shows an isometric exploded view of elongated members 812.

[0121] The tool 800 includes a tool base (not shown), a pivot member 820, a first elongate member 812-1, a second elongate member 812-2 (referred to collectively as elongate members 812), and a pivot member 820. The elongate members 812 extend from the tool base. The first elongate member 812-1 includes a first distal end 814-1 distal from the tool base 818 and the second elongate member 812-2 includes a second distal end 814-2 (referred to collectively as distal ends 814) distal from the tool base 818. A slot 816 is defined between the elongate members 812.

[0122] The elongate members 812 each include a ridge 802-1, 802-2 (referred to collectively as ridges 802). The ridges 802 extend into the slot 816. The ridges 802 may be configured to contact a heating element when received into a heating chamber of an aerosol-generating device. The ridges 802 may be configured to rub the heating element during a reciprocating motion of the tool 800. The ridges 802 may be formed of a material that will not damage the heating element during the reciprocating movement.

[0123] The pivot member may include multiple channels 822. At least one of the channels 822 may be configured to engage a rib of a heating chamber to prevent axial rotation of the tool 800 in the heating chamber.

[0124] FIGS. 15-17 show an embodiment of a system 900 including a tool 910 with an adjustable slot 916. FIG. 15 shows the system 900 prior to insertion of the tool 910 into the aerosol-generating device 902. FIG. 16 shows the system 900 with the tool 910 partially inserted into the aerosol-generating device 902. FIG. 17 shows the system 900 with the tool 910 fully inserted into the aerosol-generating device 902.

[0125] The aerosol-generating device 902 includes a heating chamber 904, a heating element 906, and a chamber bottom wall 908. The heating chamber 904 defines a cavity in the aerosol-generating device 902. The chamber bottom wall 908 is an inner surface of the heating chamber 904. The heating element 906 extends from the chamber bottom wall 908 into the heating chamber 904.

[0126] The tool 910 includes a tool base 918, a first elongate member 912-1, a second elongate member 912-2 (referred to collectively as elongate members 912), a pivot member 920, bearings 930, and elastic members 932. The elongate members 912 extend from the tool base 918. The first elongate member 912-1 includes a first distal end 914-1 distal from the tool base 918 and the second elongate member 912-2 includes a second distal end 914-2 (referred to collectively as distal ends 914) distal from the tool base 918. A slot 916 is defined between the elongate members 912.

[0127] The pivot member 920 is arranged between the tool base 918 and both distal ends 914. The pivot member 920 may include a channel (not shown, see, for example, FIGS. 2 and 4) configured to engage with a rib (not shown, see, for example, FIGS. 2 and 4) of the heating chamber 904 to prevent axial rotation of the elongate members 912 within the heating chamber. The pivot member 920 includes bearing windows 931 that allow the bearings 930 to be engaged from outside of the pivot member 920.

[0128] As shown, the tool base 918 can be pinched or manipulated to adjust a width of the slot between the distal ends 916. The bearings 930 are each configured to engage one of the elongate members 912 to limit the width of the slot between the distal ends 916. The bearings 930 are configured to engage with the elongate members 912 and side walls of the pivot member 920 to limit the width of the slot between the distal ends 916. Prior to insertion of the tool 910 into the heating chamber 904 the width of the slot between the distal ends 916 is limited such that the elongate members 912 can be inserted into the heating chamber 904. In other words, the bearings 930 limit the width of the slot between the distal ends 916 such that a distance between outer edges of the distal ends 914 is less than a diameter of the heating chamber 904. As the tool 910 is inserted into the heating chamber 904 the bearings 930 are configured to engage with interior walls of the heating chamber 904 as at least a portion of each of the bearings 930 is configured to extend through their respective bearing window 931. Such engagement further limits the width of the slot between the distal ends 916 putting the distal ends in position to scrape the bottom chamber wall 908 when the tool 910 is fully inserted into the heating chamber 904 as shown in FIG. 17.

[0129] The elastic members 932 are positioned adjacent to the elongate members 912 to provide lateral elasticity to lateral movement of the first and second elongate members 912. The elastic members 932 may limit the width of the slot 916 when the tool base 918 is not being manipulated. The elastic members 932 may be elastic rings.

[0130] FIG. 18 shows an embodiment of a tool 1000 with multiple elongated members 1012. The tool 1000 includes tool base 1018, elongated members 1012, distal ends 1014, and slots 1016. The elongate members 1012 extend from the tool base 1018. Each of the elongate members 1012 includes a distal end of the distal ends 1014. Slots 1016 are defined between adjacent elongate members 1012. The elongate members 1012 may be flexible to allow any one of the slots 1016 to accommodate a heating element.

[0131] FIG. 19 shows a modification of the elongated members 1012 of FIG. 18 according to embodiments described herein. The elongated members 1012-1 include tapered sides 1022. FIG. 20 shows another modification of the elongated members 1012 of FIG. 18 according to embodiments described herein. The elongated members 1012-2 include distal ends 1014-2 that have a tapered shape.

[0132] FIGS. 21-22 show a tool 1100 with one or more protruding elements 1122 and a free wheel 1124. FIG. 21 shows the tool 1100 without anything attached. FIG. 22 shows the tool 1100 coupled to a cleaning head. FIG. 23 shows a cap 1130 configured to engage with the cleaning head 1102 and tool 1122 of FIG. 22.

[0133] The tool 1100 includes a tool base 1118, a first elongate member 1112-1, a second elongate member 1112-2 (referred to collectively as elongate members 1112), and a pivot member 1120. The elongate members 1112 extend from the tool base 1118. The first elongate member 1112-1 includes a first distal end 1114-1 distal from the tool base 1118 and the second elongate member 1112-2 includes a second distal end 1114-2 (referred to collectively as distal ends 1114) distal from the tool base 1118. A slot 1116 is defined between the elongate members 1112. The pivot member 1120 is arranged between the tool base 1118 and both distal ends 1114.

[0134] The tool base 1118 is coupled to a free wheel 1124. The free wheel 1124 rotates independently from the tool base 1118 and the elongate members 1112. The free wheel 1124 may prevent axial rotation of the elongate members 1112 in a heating chamber of an aerosol-generating device. The free wheel 1124 may be configured to couple to cleaning head 1102 as depicted in FIG. 22. The free wheel 1124 may allow the cleaning head 1102 and the tool 1100 to rotate independently from one another when coupled together.

[0135] The cleaning head 1102 includes scraping surfaces 1104 and embossed members 1106. Scraping surfaces 1104 may be configured to clean surfaces of a heating chamber of an aerosol-generating device. The embossed members 1106 may couple to the cap 1130.

[0136] The cap 1130 may be configured to couple to the cleaning head 1102. The cap 1130 may receive the tool 1100 within an interior volume 1132 when coupled to the cleaning head 1102. The cap may include debossed members 1134. The debossed members 1134 may be configured to engage with embossed members 1106 to couple the cap 1134 to the cleaning head 1102.

[0137] FIG. 24 shows a partial view of a tool 1200 with a consumable member 1202 according to embodiments herein.

[0138] The tool 1200 includes a tool base 1218, elongate members 1212, and a pivot member 1220. The elongate members 1212 extend from the tool base 1218. A slot 1216 is defined between the elongate members 1212. The pivot member 1220 is arranged between the tool base 1218 and both distal ends 1214.

[0139] The pivot member 1220 may include one or more channels 1222. The channels 1222 are flared at a receiving end 1224. The receiving end 1224 of each channel 1222 is configured to receive a rib.

[0140] The tool 1200 may include a consumable member 1202. The consumable member 1202 may include a recess 1204. The recess 1204 may be configured to receive elongate members 1212.

[0141] For the purpose of the present description and of the appended claims, except where otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing amounts, quantities, percentages, and so forth, are to be understood as being modified in all instances by the term “about”. Also, all ranges include the maximum and minimum points disclosed and include any intermediate ranges therein, which may or may not be specifically enumerated herein. In this context, therefore, a number A is understood as A ±10 percent of A. Within this context, a number A may be considered to include numerical values that are within general standard error for the measurement of the property that the number A modifies. The number A, in some instances as used in the appended claims, may deviate by the percentages enumerated above provided that the amount by which A deviates does not materially affect the basic and novel characteristic(s) of the claimed invention. Also, all ranges include the maximum and minimum points disclosed and include any intermediate ranges therein, which may or may not be specifically enumerated herein.