| abstract |
A reclosable cartridge assembly 10 for use in an aerosol-generating system comprises: a cartridge 12 extending longitudinally between end walls 22, 26; An upstream portion comprising a housing (30, 32) surrounding the cartridge (12), the housing having an end wall (22) comprising an opening (42); And a downstream housing portion 32 having an end wall comprising an opening 44. One of the portions of the housing 30 and 32 is rotatably fitted on the cartridge 12. One of the cartridge end walls 22, 26 includes a rupturable portion 38, 40 separable from the rest of the end wall to expose the openings 42, 44 in the end wall. When the rotatable housing portions 30, 32 are rotated from the storage position to the dispensing position, the housing portions 30, 32 separate the rupturable portions 38, 40 and expose the openings 42, 44 in the end walls. It is adapted to engage with the rupturable portions 38 and 40 so as to be used. When the housing portions 30 and 32 are in the dispensing position, the openings 46 and 48 in the housing portions 30 and 32 are in fluid communication with the exposed openings 42 and 44 in the cartridge 12. The housing portions 30, 32 are more reversibly rotatable between the dispensing position and the closed position. When in the closed position, the end walls of the housing portions 30, 32 obstruct the exposed openings 42, 44 in the cartridge. |