Aerosol-generating device with cartridge release system

An aerosol-generating device, the aerosol-generating device comprising: an aerosol-generating element, the aerosol-generating element comprising a body and a receptacle for receiving a cartridge comprising an aerosol-forming substrate; a container having a liquid level and defining a headspace outlet above the liquid level; a conduit for conveying an air flow from the receptacle to the container; and a cover engageable with the main body. The cover comprises: a frame comprising a cavity and having a central axis wherein the cavity is arranged for receiving the cartridge; and a grasping member configured to releasably grasp the cartridge received in the container, and a method for holding the cartridge in the container. The cartridge can be released from the gripping member using a release mechanism. The release mechanism can be part of a cartridge handling system. 一种气溶胶生成装置，所述气溶胶生成装置包括：气溶胶生成元件，所述气溶胶生成元件包括主体和用于接纳包括气溶胶形成基材的筒的容纳器；容器，所述容器具有液体液位并且在所述液体液位之上限定顶部空间出口；导管，所述导管用于将气流从所述容纳器输送到所述容器；以及盖，所述盖能够与所述主体接合。所述盖包括：框