WO2020206702A1

WO2020206702A1 - Energy-saving control method and device for electronic atomization device, and electronic atomization device

Info

Publication number: WO2020206702A1
Application number: PCT/CN2019/082566
Authority: WO
Inventors: 李奎
Original assignee: 深圳麦克韦尔股份有限公司
Priority date: 2019-04-12
Filing date: 2019-04-12
Publication date: 2020-10-15
Also published as: US20210227890A1; EP3744198A4; EP3744198A1

Abstract

Disclosed are an energy-saving control method and device for an electronic atomization device, and the electronic atomization device. The electronic atomization device comprises a cartomizer and a power supply device, and the electronic atomization device further comprises a detection module connected to the power supply device and used for detecting whether the cartomizer is inserted into the power supply device; if the detection module detects that the cartomizer is inserted into the power supply device, an additional function module of the electronic atomization device is activated; and if the detection module does not detect that the cartomizer is inserted into the power supply device, the additional function module is kept in a power saving state. During storage and transportation, the cartomizer and the power supply device are placed separate from one another; the additional function module does not need to be in an activated state, thereby avoiding the consumption of power; and when a customer takes a product, there is power left for the user to experience the new product, thereby improving the user experience.

Description

Energy-saving control method and device for electronic atomization device and electronic atomization device Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of electronic atomization devices, and more specifically, to an energy-saving control method, device, and electronic atomization device of an electronic atomization device.

Background technique

[0002] The current electronic atomization device is generally composed of two parts: an atomization cartridge and a power supply device. The atomization cartridge includes a storage chamber for storing a volatile medium and an atomizing element that heats and atomizes the atomizable medium. The device generally includes control modules such as power supply and PCB board. With the rise of the Internet of Things, electronic devices are becoming more and more intelligent and diversified, and some power supply devices will add Bluetooth modules or motion sensing modules, etc., to facilitate multi-angle monitoring and interaction of electronic atomization devices and improve user experience.

[0003] However, since the Bluetooth module or the motion sensor module is always in a state of monitoring whether there is a Bluetooth signal or whether there is also an action behavior, it is equivalent to a standby power consumption state. However, before the new product is shipped, the electronic atomization device is generally In this case, the user does not reach the user until a long time in the warehouse or transportation, and the power is often exhausted when it reaches the user, and the consumer cannot experience the product in the first time, resulting in a poor user experience.

Summary of the invention

technical problem

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an energy-saving control method, device and electronic atomization device for an electronic atomization device in view of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art.

The solution to the problem

Technical solutions

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problems is: constructing an energy-saving control method for an electronic atomization device, the electronic atomization device includes an atomized cartridge and a power supply device, and the method includes:

[0006] detecting whether the atomized cartridge is inserted into the power supply device;

[0007] If yes, activate the additional functional module of the electronic atomization device;

[0008] If not, the additional function module is maintained in a power saving state. [0009] Further, in the energy-saving control method of an electronic atomization device of the present invention, the detecting whether the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device includes:

[0010] It is detected whether the atomized cartridge is inserted into the power supply device and electrically connected.

[0011] Further, in the energy-saving control method of an electronic atomization device of the present invention, the additional function module is a Bluetooth module;

[0012] The activation of the additional functional module of the electronic atomization device includes: activating the Bluetooth module of the electronic atomization device, so that the Bluetooth module enters the Bluetooth signal detection and transmission state;

[0013] Maintaining the additional function module in a power saving state includes: maintaining the Bluetooth module in a power saving state.

[0014] Further, in the energy-saving control method of the electronic atomization device of the present invention, the additional function module is an action sensor;

[0015] The additional functional module for activating the electronic atomization device includes: activating the motion sensor of the electronic atomization device, so that the motion sensor enters a motion detection state;

[0016] Maintaining the additional function module in a power-saving state includes: maintaining the motion sensor in a power-saving state.

[0017] Further, in the energy-saving control method of the electronic atomization device of the present invention, maintaining the additional function module in a power-saving state includes:

[0018] The power supply device stops supplying power to the additional function module; or

[0019] The accessory function module enters a sleep state.

[0020] In addition, the present invention also provides an energy-saving control device for an electronic atomization device. The electronic atomization device includes an atomization cartridge and a power supply device, and the electronic atomization device further includes a device connected to the power supply device for detecting Whether the atomized cartridge is inserted into the detection module of the power supply device;

[0021] If the detection module detects that the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, activate the additional function module of the electronic atomization device; if the detection module does not detect that the atomization cartridge is inserted For the power supply device, the additional function module is maintained in a power saving state.

[0022] Further, in the energy-saving control device of the electronic atomization device of the present invention, the detection device detects the detection current or the detection voltage of the pin used to connect the atomization cartridge in the power supply device, according to the The detection current or the detection voltage determines whether the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device and is electrically connected.

[0023] Further, in the energy-saving control device of the electronic atomization device of the present invention, the additional function module is a Bluetooth module; [0024] If the detection module detects that the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the Bluetooth module is activated; if the detection module does not detect that the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, then The Bluetooth module is maintained in a power saving state.

[0025] Further, in the energy-saving control device of the electronic atomization device of the present invention, the additional function module is an action sensor;

[0026] If the detection module detects that the atomized cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, activate the motion sensor; if the detection module does not detect that the atomized cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, then The motion sensor is maintained in a power-saving state.

[0027] In addition, the present invention also provides an electronic atomization device, which uses the above-mentioned electronic atomization device energy-saving control method; or

[0028] The electronic atomization device includes the above-mentioned electronic atomization device energy saving control device.

The beneficial effects of the invention

Beneficial effect

[0029] The energy-saving control method, device and electronic atomization device of an electronic atomization device implementing the present invention have the following beneficial effects: The electronic atomization device includes an atomization cartridge and a power supply device, and the electronic atomization device also includes power supply Device connection, a detection module for detecting whether the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device; if the detection module detects that the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the additional function module of the electronic atomization device is activated; if the detection module does not detect atomization If the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the additional function module is maintained in a power-saving state. Through the implementation of the present invention, in the storage and transportation process, the atomized cartridge and the power supply module are placed separately, the additional function module does not need to be in an activated state, which avoids power consumption, and consumers may still have power to experience the new product when they get the product. user experience.

Brief description of the drawings

Description of the drawings

[0030] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. In the accompanying drawings:

[0031] FIG. 1 is a flowchart of an energy-saving control method for an electronic atomization device according to an embodiment;

[0032] FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an energy-saving control device for an electronic atomization device according to an embodiment;

[0033] FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic atomization device provided by an embodiment. The best embodiment for implementing the invention

The best mode of the invention

[0034] In order to have a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives and effects of the present invention, specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Invention embodiment

Example

[0035] Referring to FIG. 1, this embodiment provides an energy-saving control method for an electronic atomization device. The electronic atomization device includes an atomization cartridge and a power supply device, and the method includes:

[0036] S1. Detect whether the atomized cartridge is inserted into the power supply device.

[0037] Specifically, detecting whether the atomized cartridge is inserted into the power supply device includes: detecting whether the atomized cartridge is inserted into the power supply device and electrically connected. In the electronic atomization device, the power supply device includes a power supply, PCB board and other circuits. The atomization cartridge needs to be connected to the power supply device. After connection, the power supply device supplies power to the atomization device, and the atomization cartridge can atomize the liquid cigarette. There are many manifestations of the installation positions for installing the atomized cartridge in the electronic atomization device, and this embodiment is not specifically limited here, as long as the atomized cartridge can be installed.

[0038] Further, the detection device in the electronic atomization device detects the detection current or detection voltage of the pin for connecting the atomization cartridge in the power supply device, and determines whether the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device according to the detection current or detection voltage. Make electrical connections. For example, setting the preset current value, when the detection current is greater than the preset current value, it means that the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device and electrically connected; when the detection current is not greater than the preset current value, it means that the atomization cartridge is not inserted into the power supply The device is also not electrically connected.

[0039] Alternatively, a mechanical switch can also be used to detect whether the atomized cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, and the mechanical switch can be installed in the installation position of the atomized cartridge. When the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the mechanical switch is triggered. After the mechanical switch is turned on, a control signal is generated and sent to the power supply device, and the power supply device starts to supply power to the additional functional module.

[0040] S2. If it is detected that the atomized cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the additional function module of the electronic atomization device is activated.

[0041] Specifically, the additional function modules in this embodiment refer to the basic components of the non-electronic atomization device, that is, the electronic atomization device can still work without the additional function module, and these accessory function modules are more capable of realizing electronic atomization. The devices are more intelligent and diversified, and the user experience is improved. If it is detected that the atomized cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, an activation instruction is generated, and the power supply device activates the additional function module according to the activation instruction. example For example, when the detection current is greater than the preset current value, an activation command is generated; or when the detection current is not greater than the preset current value, an activation command is generated; or when a high level is detected, an activation command is generated.

[0042] Alternatively, the additional function module in the electronic atomization device of this embodiment is a Bluetooth module; the additional function module for activating the electronic atomization device includes: activating the Bluetooth module of the electronic atomization device, enabling the Bluetooth module to enter the Bluetooth signal detection and Sending state; Maintaining the additional function module in the power saving state includes: Maintaining the Bluetooth module in the power saving state.

[0043] Alternatively, the additional function module in the electronic atomization device of this embodiment is a motion sensor; the additional function module for activating the electronic atomization device includes: activating the motion sensor of the electronic atomization device to make the motion sensor enter the motion detection state; Maintaining the additional function module in the power-saving state includes: The motion sensor is maintained in the power-saving state.

[0044] The additional function module of the electronic atomization device is activated after being activated. When the additional function module is in the working state, if it is detected that the atomization cartridge is disconnected from the power supply device or it is detected that the atomization cartridge is pulled out for power supply Device, the additional function module enters the power saving state.

[0045] S3. If it is not detected that the atomized cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the additional function module is maintained in a power-saving state. Further, maintaining the additional function module in a power-saving state includes: the power supply device stops supplying power to the additional function module; or the accessory function module enters a sleep state.

[0046] Through the implementation of this embodiment, during storage and transportation, the atomized cartridge and the power supply module are placed separately, the additional function module does not need to be in an activated state, and power consumption is avoided. Consumers may still experience power when they get the product. New products to enhance user experience.

Example

[0047] With reference to FIG. 2, this embodiment provides an energy-saving control device for an electronic atomization device. The electronic atomization device includes an atomization cartridge and a power supply device. The electronic atomization device is used to install the installation position of the atomization cartridge There are many manifestations, and this embodiment is not specifically limited here, as long as the atomized cartridge can be installed. The electronic atomization device also includes a detection module connected to the power supply device and used to detect whether the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device. If the detection module detects that the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the additional function module of the electronic atomization device is activated; if the detection module does not detect that the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the additional function module is maintained in a power-saving state. Alternatively, maintaining the additional function module in the power-saving state includes: the power supply device stops supplying power to the additional function module; or the accessory function module enters a sleep state. Alternatively, additional function modules include but not limited For Bluetooth modules, motion sensors, etc., the additional functional modules in this embodiment refer to the basic components of the non-electronic atomization device, that is, the electronic atomization device can still work without the additional functional module, and these accessory functional modules are more capable of implementing electronic The atomization device is more intelligent and diversified, which improves the user experience.

[0048] Further, in the energy-saving control device of the electronic atomization device of this embodiment, the detection device detects the detection current or detection voltage of the pin used for connecting the atomization cartridge in the power supply device, and determines the atomization smoke according to the detection current or detection voltage Whether the bullet is inserted into the power supply device and electrically connected. For example, setting the preset current value, when the detection current is greater than the preset current value, it means that the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device and electrically connected; when the detection current is not greater than the preset current value, it means that the atomization cartridge is not inserted into the power supply The device is also not electrically connected.

[0049] Alternatively, the additional functional module in the energy-saving control device of the electronic atomization device of this embodiment is a Bluetooth module. If the detection module detects that the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the Bluetooth module is activated; if the detection module does not detect that the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the Bluetooth module is maintained in a power-saving state. Alternatively, maintaining the Bluetooth module in the power-saving state includes: the power supply device stops powering the Bluetooth module; or the Bluetooth module enters the sleep state.

[0050] Further, in the energy-saving control device of the electronic atomization device of this embodiment, the additional functional module is an action sensor. If the detection module detects that the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the motion sensor is activated; if the detection module does not detect that the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the motion sensor is maintained in a power-saving state. Alternatively, maintaining the motion sensor in the power-saving state includes: the power supply device stops supplying power to the motion sensor; or the motion sensor enters a sleep state.

[0051] Through the implementation of this embodiment, during storage and transportation, the atomized cartridge and the power supply module are placed separately, and the additional function module does not need to be in an activated state to avoid power consumption. Consumers may still experience power when they get the product. New products to enhance user experience.

Example

[0052] This embodiment provides an electronic atomization device, and the electronic atomization device uses the energy-saving control method of the electronic atomization device as described above.

Example

[0053] With reference to FIG. 3, this embodiment provides an electronic atomization device, and the electronic atomization device includes the energy-saving control device of the electronic atomization device as described above. [0054] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other. For the device disclosed in the embodiment, since it corresponds to the method disclosed in the embodiment, the description is relatively simple, and the related parts can be referred to the description of the method part.

[0055] Professionals may further realize that the units and algorithm steps of the examples described in the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented by electronic hardware, computer software or a combination of the two, in order to clearly illustrate the hardware and For the interchangeability of software, the composition and steps of each example have been generally described in accordance with the function in the above description. Whether these functions are performed by hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Professionals and technicians can use different methods for each specific application to implement the described functions, but such implementation should not be considered as going beyond the scope of the present invention.

[0056] The steps of the method or algorithm described in the embodiments disclosed herein can be directly implemented by hardware, a software module executed by a processor, or a combination of the two. The software module can be placed in random access memory (RAM), memory, read only memory (ROM), electrically programmable ROM, electrically erasable programmable ROM, registers, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, or technical fields Any other known storage medium.

[0057] The above embodiments are only to illustrate the technical ideas and features of the present invention, and their purpose is to enable those familiar with the technology to understand the content of the present invention and implement them accordingly, and do not limit the protection scope of the present invention. All equivalent changes and modifications made to the scope of the claims of the present invention shall fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

[Claim 1] An energy-saving control method for an electronic atomization device, the electronic atomization device includes an atomized cartridge and a power supply device, characterized in that the method includes:

Detecting whether the atomized cartridge is inserted into the power supply device;

If yes, activate the additional function module of the electronic atomization device; if not, then maintain the additional function module in the power saving state.

[Claim 2] The energy-saving control method of an electronic atomization device according to claim 1, wherein the detecting whether the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device comprises: detecting whether the atomization cartridge is inserted The power supply device is electrically connected.

[Claim 3] The energy-saving control method of an electronic atomization device according to claim 1, wherein the additional function module is a Bluetooth module;

The activating the additional function module of the electronic atomization device includes: activating the Bluetooth module of the electronic atomization device so that the Bluetooth module enters a Bluetooth signal detection and transmission state; and maintaining the additional function module in a power saving state includes : The Bluetooth module is maintained in a power-saving state.

[Claim 4] The energy-saving control method of an electronic atomization device according to claim 1, wherein the additional function module is a motion sensor;

The activating the additional function module of the electronic atomization device includes: activating the motion sensor of the electronic atomization device to cause the motion sensor to enter the motion detection state; and maintaining the additional function module in the power saving state includes: the The motion sensor is maintained in a power-saving state.

[Claim 5] The energy-saving control method of an electronic atomization device according to claim 1, wherein maintaining the additional function module in a power-saving state comprises:

The power supply device stops supplying power to the additional function module; or the accessory function module enters a sleep state.

[Claim 6] An energy-saving control device for an electronic atomization device, the electronic atomization device includes an atomized cartridge and a power supply device, characterized in that, the electronic atomization device further comprises a device connected to the power supply device for detecting Whether the atomized cartridge is inserted into the detection module of the power supply device; If the detection module detects that the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, then activate the additional function module of the electronic atomization device; if the detection module does not detect that the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply Device, the additional function module is maintained in a power-saving state.

[Claim 7] The energy-saving control device of the electronic atomization device according to claim 6, wherein the detection device detects the detection current or the detection current of the pin used to connect the atomization cartridge in the power supply device. The detection voltage is used to determine whether the atomizing cartridge is inserted into the power supply device and electrically connected according to the detection current or the detection voltage.

[Claim 8] The energy-saving control device for an electronic atomization device according to claim 6, wherein the additional function module is a Bluetooth module;

If the detection module detects that the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the Bluetooth module is activated; if the detection module does not detect that the atomization cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, then the Bluetooth module The module is maintained in a power-saving state.

[Claim 9] The energy-saving control device for an electronic atomization device according to claim 6, wherein the additional function module is a motion sensor;

If the detection module detects that the atomized cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the motion sensor is activated; if the detection module does not detect that the atomized cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, then the action The sensor is maintained in a power-saving state.

[Claim 10] An electronic atomization device, characterized in that the electronic atomization device is used as claimed

The energy-saving control method of an electronic atomization device according to any one of 1-5; or the electronic atomization device includes the energy-saving control device of an electronic atomization device according to any one of claims 6-9.