KR102135892B1 - Aerosol generating apparatus and method for providig function of limiting smoking thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The aerosol-generating device and the method for providing a smoking limiting function in the aerosol-generating device receive a request for initiating smoking from a user and control the supply of power to the heater according to whether the request for initiating smoking meets the smoking restriction condition .

Description

AEROSOL GENERATING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDIG FUNCTION OF LIMITING SMOKING THEREOF}

An aerosol-generating device having a smoking restriction function and a method of providing a smoking restriction function in the aerosol-generating device.

Existing smoking articles used a method of generating an aerosol by directly burning an aerosol-generating material during use. However, when the aerosol-generating material is directly burned, undesired volatile compounds are generated, which may cause health problems. Accordingly, in recent years, various aerosol-generating devices have been developed that significantly reduce the generation of unwanted volatile compounds by electrically heating without burning the aerosol-generating material while still providing the flavor of the cigarette.

An aerosol-generating device having a smoking restriction function and a method for providing a smoking restriction function in the aerosol-generating device. The technical problems to be achieved by the present embodiment are not limited to the technical problems as described above, and other technical problems may be inferred from the following embodiments.

An aerosol-generating device according to an aspect includes a memory for storing data on a user's smoking pattern; An interface for receiving a request for initiating smoking from the user; A controller for determining whether the received request satisfies a smoking restriction condition for limiting smoking based on data on the smoking pattern; And a heater that receives power from a battery to generate an aerosol by control of the controller or restricts the supply of power according to whether the smoking restriction condition is satisfied.

According to another aspect, a method of providing a smoking restriction function in an aerosol-generating device includes monitoring a user's smoking pattern; Receiving a request for initiating smoking from the user; Determining whether the received request satisfies a smoking restriction condition for limiting smoking based on the monitoring of the smoking pattern; And controlling the heater such that electric power for generating an aerosol is supplied from a battery to a heater or the supply of the electric power is limited according to whether the smoking restriction condition is satisfied.

1 is a view for explaining the use of an aerosol generating device and a cigarette according to an embodiment.
2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of an aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment.
3A is a view illustrating an aerosol-generating device manufactured in a holder form according to an embodiment.
3B is a view showing an aerosol generating device manufactured in the form of a holder according to another embodiment.
4 is a diagram illustrating a smoking pattern of a user using an aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment.
5 is a view for explaining the determination of the start and end of smoking due to a change in heater temperature according to an embodiment.
6 is a view for explaining a smoking restriction function of the aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment.
7 is a diagram for describing interfacing methods of an aerosol-generating device in a smoking restriction mode according to an embodiment.
8 is a view for explaining displaying information on the number of smoking and information on a smoking restriction mode through an interface according to an embodiment.
9 is a diagram for explaining displaying information on the number of smoking and information on a smoking restriction mode through an interface according to another embodiment.
10 is a view for explaining setting a smoking restriction condition in the aerosol generating device according to an embodiment.
11 is a view for explaining setting a smoking restriction condition of the aerosol generating device according to another embodiment.
12 is a view for explaining setting a smoking restriction condition of the aerosol-generating device according to another embodiment.
13 is a detailed flowchart of a method of providing a smoking restriction function in an aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment.
14 is a flowchart of a method for providing a smoking restriction function in an aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment.
15 is a configuration diagram showing an example of an aerosol generating device.
16A and 16B are views illustrating an example of a holder in various aspects.
17 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a cradle.
18A and 18B are views illustrating an example of a cradle in various aspects.
19 is a view showing an example in which the holder is inserted into the cradle.
20 is a view showing an example in which the holder is tilted while inserted into the cradle.
21A to 21B are views illustrating examples in which the holder is inserted into the cradle.
22 is a flowchart for explaining an example in which the holder and the cradle operate.
23 is a flowchart illustrating an example in which the holder operates.
24 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the cradle.
25 is a view showing an example in which a cigarette is inserted into the holder.
26A and 26B are diagrams illustrating an example of a cigarette.
27A to 27F are views showing examples of the cooling structure of the cigarette.

The terminology used in the present embodiments was selected from the general terms that are currently widely used as possible while considering functions in the present embodiments, but this may vary depending on the intention or precedent of a person skilled in the art or the appearance of new technologies. have. Also, in certain cases, some terms are arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, their meanings will be described in detail in the corresponding parts. Therefore, the terms used in the present embodiments should be defined based on the meanings of the terms and the contents of the present embodiments, not simply the names of the terms.

Throughout the specification, when a part is connected to another part, this includes not only the case of being directly connected, but also the case of being electrically connected with another element in between. Also, when a part includes a certain component, this means that other components may be further included rather than excluding other components unless otherwise specified. In addition, the terms of the components described in the embodiments mean a unit for processing at least one function or operation, which may be implemented in hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software.

In the present embodiments, “aerosol-generating material” refers to a material capable of generating an aerosol, and may also mean an aerosol-forming substrate. Aerosols can include volatile compounds. The aerosol-generating material can be solid or liquid.

For example, the solid aerosol-generating material may include a solid material based on tobacco raw materials such as platy leaf tobacco, cut filler, reconstituted tobacco, and the liquid aerosol-generating material based on nicotine, tobacco extract, and various flavoring agents. It may contain a liquid substance. Of course, it is not limited to the above example.

In this embodiment, the “aerosol-generating device” may be a device that generates an aerosol using an aerosol-generating material to generate an aerosol that is directly inhalable into a user's lungs through a user's mouth. For example, the aerosol-generating device may be a holder that can be held by a user. Hereinafter, the term aerosol generating device and the term holder (or holder device) may refer to the same object.

In this embodiment, the term “puff” refers to an operation of inhaling an aerosol-generating material (eg, cigarette) once using an aerosol-generating device.

In this embodiment, “smoking” means consuming one cigarette using an aerosol-generating device. Thus, one smoking may mean that it is completed by performing several puff actions.

Hereinafter, the present embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 is a view for explaining the use of an aerosol generating device and a cigarette according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, the aerosol-generating device 1 may be made of a holder having an external shape of an elongate rod. The user can use the aerosol-generating device 1 sandwiched between fingers, like a conventional cigarette.

The aerosol-generating device 1 has a heater 10 internally heated by electric power supplied by a battery. The heater 10 is fixed to be located in an empty space (or cavity) 100 formed at one end of the aerosol-generating device 1. The cigarette 3 can be accommodated into the empty space 100 of the aerosol-generating device 1, and when accommodated, the heater 10 can penetrate the inside of the aerosol-generating material 21 provided at one end of the cigarette 3 have. Meanwhile, the cigarette 3 may also be used in various terms such as tobacco, tobacco, heatstick, and the like. Cigarette (3) is a smoking article having an aerosol-generating material (21) packaged at one end and a filter (22) at the other end, and the aerosol-generating material (21) and the filter (22) are wrapped with a wrapper to abut each other. Lost.

When the cigarette 3 is inserted into the empty space 100 in the aerosol-generating device 1, the aerosol-generating device 1 heats the heater 10. The temperature of the aerosol-generating material 21 in the cigarette 3 is increased by the heated heater 10, thereby generating an aerosol. The generated aerosol can be delivered to the user through the filter 22 of the cigarette 3. Here, the heater 10 heats the aerosol-generating material 21 to a temperature at which the aerosol-generating material 21 does not burn.

The heater 10 is electrically heated by electric power supplied from the battery. The heater 10 shown in FIG. 1 may be in the form of one needle, one end of which is inserted into the aerosol-generating material 21, and is closed at an acute angle. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the heater 10 may be embodied in various forms such as a tubular heater, a plurality of immersion heaters, and one end of the heater 10 may be embodied in other forms such as a curved form instead of a pointed form. Can. That is, as long as the heater 10 can heat the aerosol-generating material 21 of the cigarette 3 to a combustion temperature below which aerosol can be generated, the form may be employed without limitation.

2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of an aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2, the aerosol-generating device 1 may include a heater 10, a control unit 120, a memory 115, a battery 110, a sensor 130, and an interface 140. However, the present invention is that the aerosol-generating device 1 may be implemented by further including other general-purpose components in addition to the components shown in FIG. 2 or some of the components shown in FIG. 2 may be omitted. Those of ordinary skill in the art related to the art can understand.

The heater 10 is electrically heated by electric power supplied from the battery 110 under the control of the control unit 120. The heater 10 may be an electric resistive heater. For example, the heater 10 may include an electrically conductive track, and the heater 10 may be heated as current flows through the electrically conductive track. When power is supplied to the heater 10, the surface temperature of the heater 10 may rise to 400°C or higher. The surface temperature of the heater 10 may rise to about 350° C. before a certain period of time (eg, 15 seconds) has elapsed from when the heater 10 is supplied with electric power.

The control unit 120 is hardware that controls the overall operation of the aerosol-generating device 1. The control unit 120 is an integrated circuit implemented as a processing unit such as a microprocessor or microcontroller.

The controller 120 analyzes the result sensed by the sensor 130 and controls processes to be performed subsequently. The controller 120 may start or stop supplying power from the battery 110 to the heater 10 according to the sensing result. In addition, the control unit 120 may control the amount of power supplied to the heater 10 and the time the power is supplied so that the heater 10 can be heated to a predetermined temperature or maintain an appropriate temperature. Furthermore, the controller 120 may process various input information and output information of the interface 140.

The controller 120 may count the number of times a user smokes using the aerosol-generating device 1 and control related functions of the aerosol-generating device 1 to limit the user's smoking according to the counting result. In this regard, it will be described in more detail in the drawings below.

The memory 115 may store data on a user's smoking pattern, such as smoking time and number of smoking. The memory 115 is hardware for storing various data processed in the aerosol-generating device 1, and the memory 115 can store data processed by the controller 120 and data to be processed. The memory 115 includes various random access memory (RAM) such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), and electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM). It can be implemented in categories.

The battery 110 supplies power used to operate the aerosol-generating device 1. That is, the battery 110 may supply power so that the heater 10 can be heated. In addition, the battery 110 may supply power required for the operation of other hardware, the controller 120, the sensor 130, and the interface 140 provided in the aerosol-generating device 1. The battery 110 may be a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery, but is not limited thereto and may be made of a lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2) battery, a lithium titanate battery, or the like. The battery 110 may be a rechargeable battery or a disposable battery.

The sensor 130 may include various types of sensors, such as a puff detect sensor (temperature sensor, flow sensor, etc.) and a cigarette sensor. The puff detection sensor may be implemented as a pressure sensor or the like. The cigarette detection sensor may be implemented by a capacitive sensor or a resistance sensor. The result sensed by the sensor 130 is transmitted to the control unit 120, and the control unit 120 controls the heater temperature according to the sensing result, restricts smoking, and displays a variety of functions such as displaying notifications. ) Can be controlled.

The interface 140 includes a display or lamp that outputs visual information, a motor that outputs tactile information, a speaker that outputs sound information, and an input/output (I/O) that receives information input from a user or outputs information to a user. Terminals for data communication with interfacing means (e.g. button or touch screen), cradle (or cradle device) or for receiving charging power from the cradle, wireless communication with external devices (e.g. WI- It may include various interfacing means, such as a communication interfacing module for performing FI, WI-FI Direct, Bluetooth, Near Field Communication (NFC). However, the aerosol-generating device 1 may be implemented by selecting and selecting only some of the various interfacing means illustrated above.

3A is a view illustrating an aerosol-generating device manufactured in a holder form according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3A, the heater 10 in the aerosol-generating device 1 may be embodied as a single needle shape. The rod-shaped heater 10 may generate an aerosol by heating the aerosol-generating material of the cigarette 3 in a state inserted into the cigarette 3. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the heater 10 may also be implemented in various other forms capable of heating the inside or the outside of the aerosol-generating material.

The heater 10, the controller 120, the memory 115, the battery 110, the sensor 130 and the interface 140 described in FIG. 2 may be included in the housing of the aerosol-generating device 1. The functions and operations of the respective hardware in the aerosol-generating device 1 correspond to those described in FIG. 2.

3B is a view showing an aerosol generating device manufactured in the form of a holder according to another embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3B, compared to FIG. 3A, the aerosol-generating device 1 may further include a liquid storage unit 300. The liquid storage unit 300 contains a liquid aerosol-generating material. The aerosol-generating device 1 of FIG. 3B may generate an aerosol-generating material by simultaneously or alternately heating the solid aerosol-generating material of the cigarette 3 and the liquid aerosol-generating material of the liquid storage unit 300. The aerosol-generating device 1 of FIG. 3B may heat the liquid aerosol-generating material through separate heaters, and the implementation of the heater for heating the liquid aerosol-generating material and the solid aerosol-generating material may be employed without limitation. On the other hand, since the user inhales the aerosol through the filter of the cigarette 3, the passage through which the aerosol generated from the liquid aerosol-generating material of the liquid storage unit 300 can be introduced into the filter of the cigarette 3 is aerosol generating device ( 1) can be provided within.

In the following drawings, the aerosol generating apparatus 1 having the hardware configuration shown in FIGS. 2, 3A, or 3B will be described in detail to describe the present embodiments.

4 is a diagram illustrating a smoking pattern of a user using an aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4, while a user uses the aerosol-generating device 1 for one week, a table 400 showing monitoring results for smoking times and smoking times for each day of the week is illustrated. Since the table 400 is arbitrarily illustrated for convenience of description of the present embodiments, the present embodiments are not limited thereto.

The sensor 130 of the aerosol-generating device 1 may sense the start and end of smoking by sensing insertion and extraction of the cigarette 3 or by sensing a change in heater temperature. Accordingly, the control unit 120 may count the completion of one smoking while determining the time when one smoking is completed based on the sensing result. In addition, the control unit 120 may check the smoking time and count the number of smoking times based on the power-on/power-off signal of the aerosol-generating device 1 by a button input of the interface 140. The memory 115 may store cumulative information on the smoking time and the number of smoking times. However, the aerosol-generating device 1 may be employed in various ways other than the method and criteria for determining smoking once.

In the example of FIG. 4, the user has set the smoking restriction function in the aerosol generating device 1 to allow smoking only 10 times a day from AM06:00 to AM06:00 the next day using the aerosol generating device 1 I assume. However, the setting of smoking restrictions may vary. For example, unlike the example described above, it can be set to smoke up to a total of a certain number of times during any period, and the start time of this period can be set at any time. Also, in order to limit smoking at too short intervals, smoking may be set to be restricted within a certain period of time after the end of the previous smoking.

Referring to Table 400, since the user tried to smoke a total of 9 times on Monday, the smoking restriction function of the aerosol-generating device 1 was not activated. The user smoked a total of 10 times on Tuesday, and after the 10th smoking, the 11th and 12th smoking were not performed normally due to the smoking restriction function of the aerosol generating device 1. The user smoked a total of 10 times on Wednesday. At this time, two attempts to smoke between the 8th and 10th smoking were restricted due to the smoking restriction function, and the 11th smoking was also restricted. As described above, the control unit 120 of the aerosol-generating device 1 accumulates and counts the number of smoking times of the user, and activates the smoking limit function of the aerosol-generating device 1 when the set smoking limit condition is satisfied. Can be limited.

According to the smoking pattern from Thursday to Saturday shown in the table 400, similar to the smoking pattern of Tuesday and Wednesday, smoking is restricted by the smoking limit function of the aerosol generating device 1 when the set smoking limit condition is satisfied Became.

The control unit 120 of the aerosol-generating device 1 may determine whether the smoking limit condition is satisfied based on whether the number of smoking of the user has reached a preset threshold number of times during a preset threshold period.

Furthermore, the aerosol-generating device 1 can limit not only smoking attempts after the set number of smoking limits has been exceeded, but also adjacent smoking attempts within a set smoking limit interval. However, as described above, since the smoking restriction conditions to be applied in the aerosol-generating device 1 may be variously set, smoking may be restricted under various conditions.

5 is a view for explaining the determination of the start and end of smoking due to a change in heater temperature according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5, the sensor 130 may be implemented to include a temperature sensing sensor that senses a change in heater temperature according to a user's puff. Since the air having a temperature lower than the heater temperature flows into the aerosol-generating device 1 when the user puffs, the temperature of the heater 10 may be slightly lowered when the user inhales the aerosol. At this time, since the aerosol-generating device 1 supplies power to the heater 10 during smoking, the heater temperature is maintained at a constant temperature again. Accordingly, the controller 120 of the aerosol-generating device 1 may determine that a puff has occurred at a time point 500 when the heater temperature is slightly lowered while monitoring the heater temperature sensed by the sensor 130 after smoking starts. have.

A single smoking can be counted as completed when the user has puffed the cigarette 3 multiple times. For example, it can be determined that one smoking is completed by the user puffing the cigarette 3 inserted into the aerosol-generating device 1 about 14 times. That is, according to one embodiment, the control unit 120 of the aerosol generating device 1 may determine the start and end of smoking based on the number of puffs corresponding to the change in the heater temperature, and the preset number of thresholds of the puff When the user puffs the cigarette 3, it is possible to count the number of times of smoking by determining that one smoking has ended.

Meanwhile, according to other embodiments, the aerosol generating device 1 may count the number of smoking by determining the start and end of smoking using other criteria in addition to the heater temperature.

For example, the sensor 130 of the aerosol-generating device 1 may be implemented to include a cigarette detection sensor. The control unit 120 may determine that smoking has started when it is sensed that the cigarette 3 has been inserted by the cigarette detection sensor, and may determine that smoking has ended when it is sensed that the cigarette 3 has been extracted thereafter. That is, the aerosol-generating device 1 can count one smoking based on the sensing result for the insertion and extraction of the cigarette 3.

Meanwhile, the sensor 130 of the aerosol-generating device 1 may be implemented to include a flow sensor. When the user puffs, air flows from the outside of the aerosol-generating device 1, so that the flow rate in the aerosol-generating device 1 increases, so that the flow rate in the aerosol-generating device 1 may vary for each user's puff. Accordingly, the control unit 120 of the aerosol-generating device 1 may determine the start and end of smoking based on the number of puffs corresponding to the change in the flow rate, and the user may open the cigarette 3 by the threshold number of preset puffs. In the case of puffing, it is possible to count the number of times of smoking by determining that one smoking has ended.

In addition, the aerosol-generating device 1 may count the number of smoking based on the button input through the interface 140.

After all, the controller of the aerosol-generating device 1 smoking in various ways such as button input through the interface 140, sensing of cigarette insertion and extraction, puff sensing due to heater temperature change, puff sensing due to flow rate change, etc. By determining the start and end of the, it is possible to count the number of smoking.

The aerosol-generating device 1 monitors the counting result of the number of smoking by the above-described methods and information on when the smoking is completed, as shown in the table 400 of FIG. 4, and when the smoking restriction condition is satisfied, smoking restriction By activating the function, the user's smoking can be restricted.

6 is a view for explaining a smoking restriction function of the aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6, a graph 601 of a change in heater temperature in a smoking mode and a graph 602 of a change in heater temperature in a smoking restriction mode are illustrated. The smoking mode refers to a mode in which the smoking restriction function of the aerosol-generating device 1 is deactivated, and a user can normally smoke with the cigarette 3 inserted in the aerosol-generating device 1. The smoking restriction mode is a state in which the smoking restriction function of the aerosol-generating device 1 is activated, unlike the smoking mode even if the user turns on the aerosol-generating device 1 and inserts the cigarette 3 into the aerosol-generating device 1. It means a mode in which normal smoking is restricted. The smoking restriction mode may be activated when a user's smoking frequency satisfies a smoking restriction condition.

Depending on whether the smoking restriction condition is satisfied, the heater 10 may be supplied with electric power for generating an aerosol from a battery or the heater 10 may be restricted by the control of the controller 120. The aerosol-generating device 1 can perform various smoking restriction functions in a smoking restriction mode.

As an example of the smoking restriction function, as illustrated in the graph 602 of FIG. 6, in the smoking restriction mode, the controller 120 may control the temperature of the heater 10 to be lower than a temperature range controlled in the smoking mode. In other words, when the smoking restriction mode is satisfied, the control unit 120 has the heater 10 at a lower temperature range than the temperature range of the heater 10 controlled under the smoking mode where the smoking restriction conditions are not satisfied. The power supply to the heater 10 can be limited to be controlled. Accordingly, in the aerosol-generating device 1, only a relatively small amount of aerosol is produced. That is, the low temperature range means that the amount of aerosol generated by heating the heater 10 under the smoking restriction mode is less than the amount of aerosol generated by heating the heater 10 under the smoking mode. It may apply. Therefore, even if the user puffs the cigarette 3, the user is forced to inhale only a small amount of aerosol, so the user is forced to feel a markedly reduced feeling of smoking compared to the smoking mode, thereby limiting the user's smoking. .

On the other hand, the temperature range controlled low in the smoking restriction mode may mean a temperature range controlled in the section 510 maintained at a temperature within a predetermined range to generate an aerosol after preheating of the heater 10. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may mean a temperature range that changes during the entire period from preheating to cooling of the heater 10, or a temperature range of various sections. The low-controlled temperature value can be variously changed according to the setting in the aerosol-generating device 1.

As another example of the smoking restriction function, in the smoking restriction mode, the controller 120 may deactivate the heater 10 so that the temperature of the heater 10 does not rise at all even when the cigarette 3 is inserted into the aerosol-generating device 1. . Therefore, in the aerosol-generating device 1, since aerosol is not generated at all, the user cannot feel a feeling of smoking, thereby limiting the user's smoking.

7 is a diagram for describing interfacing methods of an aerosol-generating device in a smoking restriction mode according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 7, the user can turn on the power of the aerosol-generating device 1 and click the aerosol-generating device 1 to start smoking by clicking the button 141 of the interface 140. At this time, the aerosol generating device 1 may inform the user that the smoking restriction function is currently activated in various ways through the interface 140.

According to the ① method 701, when the interface 140 of the aerosol-generating device 1 is implemented to include the display 143, the display 143 is currently aerosol-generating device 1 according to the smoking restriction mode May display a symbol informing the user that the smoking restriction function is activated.

② According to the method 702, when the interface 140 of the aerosol-generating device 1 is implemented to include a lamp (for example, an LED lamp), the lamp changes color or blinks, such as current aerosol. The generation device 1 may inform the user that the smoking restriction function is activated according to the smoking restriction mode.

According to the method (703), when the interface 140 of the aerosol-generating device 1 is implemented to include a speaker, the speaker outputs a sound so that the current aerosol-generating device 1 limits smoking according to the smoking restriction mode The user can be informed that the function is activated.

According to ④ method 704, when the interface 140 of the aerosol-generating device 1 is implemented to include a motor, the motor causes vibration so that the current aerosol-generating device 1 limits smoking according to the smoking restriction mode. The user can be informed that the function is activated.

When the smoking restriction condition is satisfied, the interface 140 provides a notification indicating that the smoking restriction mode is activated by using interfacing means such as a display 143, a lamp, a speaker, and motor vibration. In addition, the aerosol-generating device 1 may provide a notification of the smoking restriction mode to the user in various ways according to different types of hardware configurations included in the interface 140.

8 is a view for explaining displaying information on the number of smoking and information on a smoking restriction mode through an interface according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 8, when the display 143 is provided on the aerosol-generating device 1, when the user completes smoking by inserting the cigarette 3 into the aerosol-generating device 1, the accumulated number of smoking is displayed ( 143). When the smoking restriction condition is set to be 10 times a day, for 2 smoking attempts near 22:00, the display 143 may display a symbol indicating that the smoking restriction function is activated according to the smoking restriction mode.

9 is a diagram for explaining displaying information on the number of smoking and information on a smoking restriction mode through an interface according to another embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 9, the interface 140 of the aerosol-generating device 1 may be implemented to include a communication interface module for performing wireless communication (eg, Bluetooth) with the external device 900. The interface 140 may transmit information on the number of smokings determined by the controller 120 and information on the smoking restriction mode to the external device 900 through wireless communication. Accordingly, the external device 900 may provide a push message indicating information received through the pop-up window 910. Accordingly, the user may check information on the number of smoking and information on the smoking restriction mode through the pop-up window 910 displayed on the external device 900 even though the aerosol-generating device 1 is not equipped with the display 143. Can.

10 is a view for explaining setting a smoking restriction condition in the aerosol generating device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 10, the interface 140 of the aerosol-generating device 1 may be implemented to include a button 141 and a display 143. Alternatively, although not shown in FIG. 10, the interface 140 may be implemented to include a touch screen.

Items of the smoking restriction condition may include a threshold number, a threshold period, and the like. According to an example, the display 143 displays a screen 1000 capable of setting a threshold number, a threshold period, etc., by scrolling, and a user scrolls the screen 1000 with a button 141 input, thereby selecting a desired threshold number, Smoking restrictions such as critical periods can be set.

11 is a view for explaining setting a smoking restriction condition of the aerosol generating device according to another embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 11, the interface 140 of the aerosol-generating device 1 may be implemented to include a communication interface module for performing wireless communication (eg, Bluetooth) with the external device 900. When the aerosol-generating device 1 and the external device 900 are connected, the electronic cigarette application 1110 may be executed in the external device 900. The user can set various items, such as a smoking restriction condition, an alarm method, and a heater temperature, using the electronic cigarette application 1100.

First, it may be set whether to use the smoking restriction mode in the aerosol-generating device 1 through the electronic cigarette application 1100. If the smoking restriction mode is not used, the aerosol-generating device 1 may smoke regardless of the number of smoking times.

A threshold period may be set as one of the smoking restriction conditions. The critical period means a period to limit the number of smoking. The threshold period may be set based on 1 day, 1 week, or 1 month, or may be set for various periods such as a specific day of the week and a specific time zone. Further, the threshold period may be set as the starting point of the period.

The threshold number of times may be set as another of the smoking restriction conditions. Within a predetermined threshold period, smoking after the predetermined threshold number of times may be restricted. The threshold number may be set for the total number of smoking or may be set for the total number of puffs. As described above, a single smoking may be counted as completed when the user has puffed the cigarette 3 multiple times (eg, 14 times).

As another of the smoking restriction conditions, a continuous smoking restriction period may be set. Since the aerosol-generating device 1 is a method of electrically heating the heater 10, when continuous smoking is attempted within a short time, the life of the heater 10 and the aerosol-generating device 1 may be shortened. That is, after heating the heater 10 for smoking, a desirable cooling time may be required. On the other hand, continuous smoking within a short time is harmful to the user's health. Accordingly, the user's smoking may be restricted within the continuous smoking restriction period set as the smoking restriction condition. Referring to FIG. 4 described above, the user has restricted smoking between the 8th and 10th smoking on Wednesday because the continuous smoking limit period has been set.

A method of notifying the activation of the smoking restriction mode may be set through the electronic cigarette application 1100. For example, at least one of the schemes described in FIG. 7 may be set.

When the smoking restriction mode is activated, in FIG. 6, a method of lowering the heater temperature is described as one of the methods for restricting smoking. The range of heater temperatures to be restricted in the smoking restriction mode may also be set through the electronic cigarette application 1100.

Meanwhile, in FIG. 11, various items that can be set in the electronic cigarette application 1110 have been described, but this is only an example for convenience of description of the present embodiments, and the electronic cigarette application 1110 is an item described in FIG. 11 Some of the items may be provided, or other general-purpose items may be additionally provided.

When various settings are completed through the e-cigarette application 1110 executed in the external device 900, the external device 900 aerosol generating device (1) setting information input from the e-cigarette application 1110 through wireless communication Can be transferred to. Thereafter, the aerosol-generating device 1 may be operated according to the received setting information.

12 is a view for explaining setting a smoking restriction condition of the aerosol-generating device according to another embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 12, the aerosol-generating device 1 may be coupled to the cradle 2. The cradle 2 may be a device that provides charging power to the aerosol-generating device 1. The aerosol-generating device 1 and the cradle 2 may be contacted while the terminals are in contact with each other. The terminals of the aerosol-generating device 1 are implemented, for example, with micro pins and are included in the interface 140. Some terminals of the aerosol-generating device 1 may include a terminal for communication and a terminal for charging.

The cradle 2 may be wired to the external device 1200 through a cable. When the aerosol generating device 1 is connected to the cradle 2 in a wired connection with the external device 1200, the user runs the e-cigarette application 1210 on the external device 1200 to the aerosol generating device 1 Settings can be entered. Here, the settings for the aerosol-generating device 1 may include various settings described in FIG. 11 above.

When various settings are completed through the electronic cigarette application 1210 executed on the external device 1200, the external device 1200 transmits the setting information input from the electronic cigarette application 1210 to the cradle 2 through wired communication. Can. The cradle 2 transmits setting information to the aerosol generating device 1 through a communication terminal in contact with the aerosol generating device 1, and the aerosol generating device 1 can be operated according to the received setting information.

After all, the smoking restriction conditions are set information input through the interface 140, setting information received by wireless communication from the external device 900, and wired communication from the external device 1200 in a state coupled to the cradle 2 It may be based on the setting information received by the.

However, although not shown in FIG. 12, the cradle 2 is not a wired communication with the external device 1200, but a wireless communication (for example, WI-FI, WI-FI Direct, Bluetooth, NFC (Near-Field) Communication). That is, in the state in which the aerosol-generating device 1 is inserted into the cradle 2, the external device 1200 may wirelessly communicate with the cradle 2, and the external device 1200 uses the electronic cigarette application 1210. Through this, setting information can be set, and the external device 1200 can transmit setting information to the cradle 2. The setting information wirelessly received by the cradle 2 may eventually be applied as the setting of the aerosol generating device 1.

13 is a detailed flowchart of a method of providing a smoking restriction function in an aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 13, a method for providing a smoking restriction function is composed of steps processed in time series in the aerosol generating device 1 of the above-described drawings. Therefore, even if omitted below, the contents described with respect to the aerosol-generating device 1 of the above-described drawings can be applied to the method of FIG. 13.

In step 1301, the aerosol generating device 1 receives a request to start smoking from the user. In the presence or absence of a request to start smoking, the controller 120 determines whether there is an input through the interface 140 of the aerosol-generating device 1 or senses the cigarette insertion by the sensor 130 or changes in the heater temperature. You can judge based on the results.

In operation 1302, the control unit 120 determines whether a request to start smoking satisfies a smoking restriction condition for limiting smoking based on data on the smoking pattern stored in the memory 115. Specifically, the control unit 120 determines whether the number of smoking counted so far has reached the threshold number of times. If it is determined that the counted number of smoking has reached a threshold number of times, the controller 120 activates the smoking restriction mode and performs step 1303. However, if it is determined that the number of smoking has not reached the threshold, the controller 120 performs step 1307 according to the smoking mode.

In step 1303, the controller 120 determines whether to deactivate the heater 10 in the smoking restriction mode.

In step 1304, the control unit 120 limits the user's smoking by controlling the temperature of the heater 10 to be lower than the temperature range of the heater 10 controlled in the smoking mode.

In step 1305, the controller 120 deactivates the heater 10 to limit smoking of the user.

In step 1306, the interface 140 informs the user that the smoking restriction function is activated through a display, lamp, speaker, motor vibration, and the like.

In step 1307, the controller 120 controls the heater 10 to a temperature at which aerosol can be normally generated according to the smoking mode.

14 is a flowchart of a method for providing a smoking restriction function in an aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 14, a method for providing a smoking restriction function is composed of steps processed in time series in the aerosol generating device 1 of the above-described drawings. Therefore, even if omitted below, the contents described with respect to the aerosol-generating device 1 of the above-described drawings can be applied to the method of FIG. 14.

In step 1401, the control unit 120 monitors the smoking pattern of the user. The monitoring result is stored in the memory 115.

In step 1402, the interface 140 receives a request for initiating smoking from the user.

In step 1403, the controller 120 determines whether the received request satisfies a smoking restriction condition for limiting smoking based on monitoring for the smoking pattern.

In step 1404, the control unit 120 controls the heater 10 so that power for generating an aerosol is supplied from the battery to the heater 10 or the supply of power is limited according to whether the smoking restriction condition is satisfied. 15 is a block diagram showing an example of an aerosol-generating device.

Referring to FIG. 15, the aerosol-generating device 1 (hereinafter referred to as a “holder”) includes a battery 110, a control unit 120, and a heater 2130. In addition, the holder 1 includes an inner space formed by the case 2140. A cigarette may be inserted into the inner space of the holder 1.

In the holder 1 shown in FIG. 15, only the components related to this embodiment are shown. Therefore, it can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art related to the present embodiment that other general-purpose components other than those shown in FIG. 15 may be further included in the holder 1.

When the cigarette is inserted into the holder 1, the holder 1 heats the heater 2130. The temperature of the aerosol-generating material in the cigarette is increased by the heated heater 2130, thereby generating an aerosol. The resulting aerosol is delivered to the user through a cigarette filter. However, even if the cigarette is not inserted into the holder 1, the holder 1 can heat the heater 2130.

The case 2140 can be separated from the holder 1. For example, when the user turns the case 2140 clockwise or counterclockwise, the case 2140 may be separated from the holder 1.

In addition, the diameter of the hole formed by the end 2141 of the case 2140 may be made smaller than the diameter of the space formed by the case 2140 and the heater 2130, in which case it is inserted into the holder 1 Can serve as a guide for cigarettes.

The battery 110 supplies power used for the holder 1 to operate. For example, the battery 110 may supply power so that the heater 2130 can be heated, and may supply power necessary for the controller 120 to operate. In addition, the battery 110 may supply power required for the display, sensor, motor, and the like installed in the holder 1 to operate.

The battery 110 may be a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery, but is not limited to the above-described example. For example, the battery 110 may be a lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2) battery, a lithium titanate battery, or the like.

In addition, the battery 110 may have a cylindrical shape having a diameter of 10 mm and a length of 37 mm, but is not limited thereto. The capacity of the battery 110 may be 120 mAh or more, and may be a rechargeable battery or a disposable battery. For example, when the battery 110 can be charged, the charging rate (C-rate) of the battery 110 may be 10C, and the discharge rate (C-rate) may be 16C to 20C, but is not limited thereto. In addition, for stable use, the battery 110 may be manufactured such that 80% or more of the total capacity can be secured even when charging/discharging proceeds 8000 times.

Here, whether the battery 110 is fully charged or completely discharged may be determined by which level of power stored in the battery 110 is compared to the total capacity of the battery 110. For example, when the power stored in the battery 110 is 95% or more of the total capacity, it may be determined that the battery 110 is fully charged. In addition, when the power stored in the battery 110 is 10% or less of the total capacity, it may be determined that the battery 110 is completely discharged. However, the criteria for determining whether the battery 110 is fully charged and fully discharged is not limited to the above-described example.

The heater 2130 is heated by electric power supplied from the battery 110. When the cigarette is inserted into the holder 1, the heater 2130 is located inside the cigarette. Thus, the heated heater 2130 can increase the temperature of the aerosol-generating material in the cigarette.

The heater 2130 may have a shape in which a cylinder and a cone are combined. For example, the heater 2130 has a cylindrical shape having a diameter of about 2 mm and a length of about 23 mm, and the end 2131 of the heater 2130 may be closed at an acute angle, but is not limited thereto. In other words, the heater 2130 may be applicable without limitation as long as it can be inserted into the cigarette. In addition, only a portion of the heater 2130 may be heated. For example, assuming that the length of the heater 2130 is 23 mm, only 12 mm from the end 2131 of the heater 2130 is heated, and the remaining portion of the heater 2130 may not be heated.

The heater 2130 may be an electric resistive heater. For example, the heater 2130 may include an electrically conductive track, and the heater 2130 may be heated as current flows through the electrically conductive track.

For stable use, the heater 2130 may be supplied with power according to the specifications of 3.2 V, 2.4 A, 8 W, but is not limited thereto. For example, when power is supplied to the heater 2130, the surface temperature of the heater 2130 may increase to 400°C or higher. The surface temperature of the heater 2130 may rise to about 350° C. before 15 seconds are exceeded from when power is supplied to the heater 2130.

The holder 1 may be provided with a separate temperature sensing sensor. Alternatively, the temperature sensing sensor is not provided in the holder 1, and the heater 2130 may function as a temperature sensing sensor. For example, the heater 2130 may further include a second electrically conductive track for temperature sensing in addition to the first electrically conductive track for heat generation.

For example, when the voltage across the second electrically conductive track and the current flowing through the second electrically conductive track are measured, the resistance R can be determined. At this time, the temperature T of the second electrically conductive track may be determined by Equation 1 below.

In Equation 1, R means the current resistance value of the second electrically conductive track, R0 means the resistance value at the temperature T0 (eg, 0°C), and α is the resistance temperature of the second electrically conductive track Means a coefficient. Since the conductive material (eg, metal) has an intrinsic resistance temperature coefficient, α may be determined in advance depending on the conductive material constituting the second electrically conductive track. Accordingly, when the resistance R of the second electrically conductive track is determined, the temperature T of the second electrically conductive track can be calculated by Equation 1 above.

The heater 2130 may be composed of at least one electrically conductive track (first electrically conductive track and second electrically conductive track). For example, the heater 2130 may include two first electrically conductive tracks and one or two second electrically conductive tracks, but is not limited thereto.

The electrically conductive track includes an electrically resistive material. As an example, the electrically conductive track can be made of a metallic material. As another example, the electrically conductive track can be made of an electrically conductive ceramic material, carbon, metal alloy, or a composite material of ceramic material and metal.

Further, the holder 1 may include both an electrically conductive track and a temperature sensing sensor that serve as a temperature sensing sensor.

The control unit 120 generally controls the operation of the holder 1. Specifically, the controller 120 controls the operation of the battery 110 and the heater 2130 as well as other components included in the holder 1. In addition, the control unit 120 may determine whether each of the components of the holder 1 is in a state in which the holder 1 is operable.

The control unit 120 includes at least one processor. The processor may be implemented as an array of multiple logic gates, or may be implemented as a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory in which programs executable on the microprocessor are stored. In addition, those skilled in the art to which this embodiment belongs may understand that it may be implemented with other types of hardware.

For example, the controller 120 may control the operation of the heater 2130. The controller 120 may control the amount of power supplied to the heater 2130 and the time during which the power is supplied so that the heater 2130 is heated to a predetermined temperature or maintain an appropriate temperature. In addition, the controller 120 may check the state of the battery 110 (eg, the remaining amount of the battery 110, etc.) and generate a notification signal if necessary.

In addition, the controller 120 may check the presence or absence of the puff of the user and the strength of the puff, and may count the number of puffs. In addition, the control unit 120 may continuously check the time that the holder 1 is operating. In addition, the control unit 120 checks whether the cradle 2 to be described later is combined with the holder 1, and controls the operation of the holder 1 according to the engagement or separation of the cradle 2 and the holder 1. Can.

Meanwhile, the holder 1 may further include general-purpose components in addition to the battery 110, the controller 120, and the heater 2130.

For example, the holder 1 may include a display capable of outputting visual information or a motor for outputting tactile information. As an example, when the holder 1 includes a display, the control unit 120 may display information about the state of the holder 1 to the user (eg, whether the holder is usable or the like), a heater ( 2130) information (for example, preheating start, preheating progress, preheating completion, etc.), information related to the battery 110 (eg, remaining capacity of the battery 110, availability, etc.), holder 1 ) Information related to the reset (for example, reset timing, reset progress, reset completion, etc.), information related to cleaning of the holder 1 (for example, cleaning time, cleaning required, cleaning progress, cleaning completion, etc.), Information related to charging of the holder 1 (e.g., charging required, charging progress, charging completed, etc.), information related to puffs (e.g., number of puffs, notice of puff termination), or information related to safety (e.g. (E.g., usage time has elapsed). As another example, when the holder 1 includes a motor, the controller 120 may transmit the above-described information to the user by generating a vibration signal using the motor.

In addition, the holder 1 may include a terminal coupled with at least one input device (for example, a button) and/or cradle 2 through which the user can control the function of the holder 1. For example, the user can perform various functions using the input device of the holder 1. Multiple functions of the holder 1 by adjusting the number of times the user presses the input device (e.g., once, twice, etc.) or the time the input device is pressed (e.g., 0.1 seconds, 0.2 seconds, etc.) You can perform any function you want. As the user operates the input device, the holder 1 has a function of preheating the heater 2130, a function of adjusting the temperature of the heater 2130, a function of cleaning the space where the cigarette is inserted, and a holder 1 A function of checking whether it is in an operable state, a function of displaying the remaining amount (power available) of the battery 110, a reset function of the holder 1, and the like can be performed. However, the function of the holder 1 is not limited to the examples described above.

Further, the holder 1 may include a puff detection sensor, a temperature detection sensor, and/or a cigarette insertion detection sensor. For example, the puff detection sensor may be implemented by a general pressure sensor, and the cigarette insertion detection sensor may be implemented by a general capacitive sensor or a resistance sensor. In addition, the holder 1 may be manufactured in a structure that allows external air to flow in/out even when a cigarette is inserted.

16A and 16B are views illustrating an example of a holder in various aspects.

16A is a view showing an example of the holder 1 as viewed from the first direction. 16A, the holder 1 may be manufactured in a cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto. The case 2140 of the holder 1 may be separated by a user's action, and a cigarette may be inserted into the end 2141 of the case 2140. In addition, the holder 1 may include a button 2150 through which a user can control the holder 1 and a display 2160 on which an image is output.

16B is a view showing an example of the holder 1 as viewed from the second direction. The holder 1 may include a terminal 2170 coupled with the cradle 2. The terminal 2170 of the holder 1 is coupled with the terminal 2260 of the cradle 2, so that the battery 110 of the holder 1 is charged by the power supplied by the battery 210 of the cradle 2 Can. In addition, through the terminal 2170 and the terminal 2260, the holder 1 may operate by the power supplied by the battery 210 of the cradle 2, and communicate between the holder 1 and the cradle 2 (Transmission and reception of signals) is possible. For example, the terminal 2170 may be composed of four micro pins, but is not limited thereto.

17 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a cradle.

Referring to FIG. 17, the cradle 2 includes a battery 210 and a control unit 220. In addition, the cradle 2 includes an interior space 2230 into which the holder 1 can be inserted. For example, the interior space 2230 may be formed on one side of the cradle 2. Therefore, even if the cradle 2 does not include a separate lid, the holder 1 can be inserted into the cradle 2 and fixed.

In the cradle 2 shown in Fig. 17, only the components related to this embodiment are shown. Therefore, it can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art related to the present embodiment that other general-purpose components other than those shown in FIG. 17 may be further included in the cradle 2.

The battery 210 supplies power used for the cradle 2 to operate. In addition, the battery 210 may supply power for charging the battery 110 of the holder 1. For example, when the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2 and the terminal 2170 of the holder 1 and the terminal 2260 of the cradle 2 are combined, the battery 210 of the cradle 2 is Electric power may be supplied to the battery 110 of the holder 1.

In addition, when the holder 1 and the cradle 2 are combined, the battery 210 may supply power used to operate the holder 1. For example, when the terminal 2170 of the holder 1 and the terminal 2260 of the cradle 2 are combined, regardless of whether or not the battery 110 of the holder 1 is discharged, the holder 1 is a cradle. (2) can operate using the power supplied by the battery 210.

An example of the type of the battery 210 may be the same as the example of the battery 110 described above with reference to FIG. 15. The capacity of the battery 210 may be larger than the capacity of the battery 110, for example, the capacity of the battery 210 may be 3000mAh or more, but the capacity of the battery 210 is not limited to the above-described example Does not.

The control unit 220 generally controls the operation of the cradle 2. The control unit 220 may control the operation of all components of the cradle 2. In addition, the control unit 220 may determine whether the holder 1 and the cradle 2 are coupled, and control the operation of the cradle 2 according to the combination or separation of the cradle 2 and the holder 1.

For example, when the holder 1 and the cradle 2 are combined, the control unit 220 charges the battery 110 or heats the heater 2130 by supplying the power of the battery 210 to the holder 1 I can do it. Therefore, even when the remaining amount of the battery 110 is small, the user can continuously smoke by combining the holder 1 and the cradle 2.

The control unit 120 includes at least one processor. The processor may be implemented as an array of multiple logic gates, or may be implemented as a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory in which programs executable on the microprocessor are stored. In addition, those skilled in the art to which this embodiment belongs may understand that it may be implemented with other types of hardware.

Meanwhile, the cradle 2 may further include general-purpose components in addition to the battery 210 and the control unit 220. For example, the cradle 2 may include a display capable of outputting visual information. For example, when the cradle 2 includes a display, the control unit 220 generates a signal to be displayed on the display, so that the user can use the battery 210 (eg, the remaining capacity of the battery 210). Information related to the reset of the cradle 2 (e.g., when to reset, reset progress, reset completed, etc.), cleaning of the holder 1 (e.g., when to clean, need cleaning, cleaning) Information related to the progress, cleaning completion, etc., and charging of the cradle 2 (eg, charging required, charging progress, charging completion, etc.) may be transmitted.

In addition, the cradle 2 includes at least one input device (for example, a button) that allows a user to control the function of the cradle 2, a terminal 2260 and/or a battery 210 that engages the holder 1 ) May include an interface for charging (eg, a USB port, etc.).

For example, the user can execute various functions using the input device of the cradle 2. By adjusting the number of times the user presses the input device or the time at which the input device is pressed, a desired function among a plurality of functions of the cradle 2 can be executed. As the user operates the input device, the cradle 2 has a function of preheating the heater 2130 of the holder 1, a function of adjusting the temperature of the heater 2130 of the holder 1, within the holder 1 A function to clean the space where the cigarette is inserted, a function to check whether the cradle 2 is operable, a function to display the remaining amount (power available) of the battery 210 of the cradle 2, a reset of the cradle 2 Functions and the like can be performed. However, the function of the cradle 2 is not limited to the examples described above.

18A and 18B are views illustrating an example of a cradle in various aspects.

18A is a view showing an example when the cradle 2 is viewed from the first direction. On one side of the cradle 2 is a space 2230 into which the holder 1 can be inserted. Further, even if the cradle 2 does not include a separate fixing means such as a lid, the holder 1 can be inserted into and fixed to the cradle 2. In addition, the cradle 2 may include a button 2240 through which a user can control the cradle 2 and a display 2250 on which an image is output.

18B is a view showing an example of the cradle 2 viewed from the second direction. The cradle 2 may include a terminal 2260 coupled with the inserted holder 1. When the terminal 2260 is coupled to the terminal 2170 of the holder 1, the battery 110 of the holder 1 can be charged by the power supplied by the battery 210 of the cradle 2. Further, through the terminal 2170 and the terminal 2260, the holder 1 may operate by the power supplied by the battery 210 of the cradle 2, and the signal between the holder 1 and the cradle 2 It is possible to send and receive. For example, the terminal 2260 may be composed of four micro pins, but is not limited thereto.

As described above, the holder 1 can be inserted into the inner space 2230 of the cradle 2. Further, the holder 1 may be completely inserted into the cradle 2, or may be tilted while inserted into the cradle 2. Hereinafter, examples in which the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2 will be described.

19 is a view showing an example in which the holder is inserted into the cradle.

Referring to FIG. 19, an example in which the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2 is illustrated. Since the space 2230 in which the holder 1 is to be inserted exists on one side of the cradle 2, the inserted holder 1 may not be exposed to the outside by the other sides of the cradle 2. Accordingly, the cradle 2 may not include other configurations (eg, lids) for not exposing the holder 1 to the outside.

The cradle 2 may include at least one binding member 2227 and 2272 to increase binding strength with the holder 1. In addition, the holder 1 may also include at least one binding member 2181. Here, the binding members 2181, 2271, and 2272 may be magnets, but are not limited thereto. In FIG. 19, for convenience of description, although the holder 1 includes one binding member 2181 and the cradle 2 includes two binding members 2227 and 2272, the binding member The number of (2181, 2271, 2272) is not limited to this.

The holder 1 can include a binding member 2181 in a first position, and the cradle 2 can include a binding member 2701, 2272 in a second position and a third position, respectively. In this case, the first position and the third position may be positions facing each other when the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2.

As the holder 1 and the cradle 2 include the binding members 2181, 2271, and 2272, even if the holder 1 is inserted into one side of the cradle 2, the holder 1 and the cradle 2 are It can bind more strongly. In other words, as the holder 1 and the cradle 2 further include binding members 2181, 2272, and 2272 in addition to the terminals 2170, 2260, the holder 1 and the cradle 2 can be more strongly attached. have. Therefore, even if the cradle 2 does not have a separate configuration (for example, a lid), the inserted holder 1 may not be easily separated from the cradle 2.

In addition, if it is determined that the holder 1 has been completely inserted into the cradle 2 by the terminals 2170, 2260 and/or the binding members 2181, 2271, 2272, the control unit 220 of the battery 210 The battery 110 of the holder 1 can be charged using electric power.

20 is a view showing an example in which the holder is tilted while inserted into the cradle.

Referring to FIG. 20, the holder 1 is tilted inside the cradle 2. Here, the tilt means that the holder 1 is inclined at a certain angle in the state inserted into the cradle 2.

As shown in Fig. 19, when the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2, the user cannot smoke. In other words, when the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2, a cigarette cannot be inserted into the holder 1. Therefore, the user cannot smoke while the holder 1 is fully inserted into the cradle 2.

As shown in FIG. 20, when the holder 1 is tilted, the end 2141 of the holder 1 is exposed to the outside. Therefore, the user can insert a cigarette at the end 2141 and inhale (smoking) the generated aerosol. The tilt angle θ may be secured at a sufficient angle so that the cigarette is not bent or damaged when the cigarette is inserted into the end 2141 of the holder 1. For example, the holder 1 can be tilted as much as the entire cigarette insertion hole included in the end 2141 can be exposed to the outside. For example, the range of the tilt angle θ may be 0° or more and 180° or less, and preferably 10° or more and 90° or less. More preferably, the range of the tilt angle θ is 10° or more and 20° or less, 10° or more and 30° or less, 10° or more and 40° or less, 10° or more, 50° or less, or 10° or more and 60° or less Can.

Further, even if the holder 1 is tilted, the terminal 2170 of the holder 1 and the terminal 2260 of the cradle 2 are coupled to each other. Therefore, the heater 2130 of the holder 1 can be heated by the power supplied by the battery 210 of the cradle 2. Therefore, even when the remaining amount of the battery 110 of the holder 1 is small or absent, the holder 1 can generate an aerosol using the battery 210 of the cradle 2.

20 shows an example in which the holder 1 includes one binding member 2182 and the cradle 2 includes two binding members 2273, 2274. For example, the positions of each of the binding members 2182, 2273, and 2274 are as described above with reference to FIG. If it is assumed that the binding members 2182, 2273, and 2274 are magnets, the magnet strength of the binding member 2274 may be greater than that of the binding member 2273. Therefore, even if the holder 1 is tilted, the holder 1 may not be completely separated from the cradle 2 by the binding member 182 and the binding member 2274.

In addition, if it is determined that the holder 1 is tilted by the terminals 2170, 2260 and/or the binding members 2182, 2273, 2274, the control unit 220 uses the power of the battery 210, the holder The heater 2130 of (1) may be heated or the battery 110 may be charged.

21A to 21B are views illustrating examples in which the holder is inserted into the cradle.

21A shows an example in which the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2. When the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2, in order to minimize the user's contact with the holder 1, the inner space 2230 of the cradle 2 may be manufactured to be sufficiently secured. When the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2, the control unit 220 supplies power of the battery 210 to the holder 1 so that the battery 110 of the holder 1 can be charged.

21B shows an example in which the holder 1 is tilted with the cradle 2 inserted. When the holder 1 is tilted, the control unit 220 holds the power of the battery 210 so that the battery 110 of the holder 1 is charged or the heater 2130 of the holder 1 is heated. (1).

22 is a flowchart for explaining an example in which the holder and the cradle operate.

The method of producing the aerosol shown in FIG. 22 consists of steps that are processed in time series in the holder 1 shown in FIG. 15 or the cradle 2 shown in FIG. 17. Accordingly, it can be seen that the contents described above with respect to the holder 1 shown in FIG. 15 and the cradle 2 shown in FIG. 17 are applied to the method of FIG. 22 even if omitted below.

In step 2710, the holder 1 determines whether or not it is inserted into the cradle 2. For example, the control unit 120 may determine whether the holder 1 and the terminals 2170, 2260 of the cradle 2 are connected to each other and/or whether the binding members 2181, 2271, 2272 operate. It can be determined whether 1) has been inserted into the cradle 2.

When the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2, the process proceeds to step 2720, and when the holder 1 is separated from the cradle 2, the process proceeds to step 2730.

In step 2720, the cradle 2 determines whether the holder 1 is tilted. For example, the control unit 220 may include the holder (1) and the terminals (2170, 2260) of the cradle (2) are connected to each other and/or whether the binding members (2182, 2273, 2274) operate according to the holder ( It can be determined whether 1) is tilted.

In step 2720, the cradle 2 is described as determining whether the holder 1 is tilted, but is not limited thereto. In other words, whether the holder 1 is tilted may be determined by the control unit 120 of the holder 1.

If the holder 1 is tilted, the process proceeds to step 2740, and if the holder 1 is not tilted (ie, the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2), the process proceeds to step 2770.

In step 2730, the holder 1 determines whether the usage conditions of the holder 1 are satisfied. For example, the controller 120 may determine whether the use condition is satisfied by checking whether the remaining amount of the battery 110 and other components of the holder 1 can operate normally.

If the use condition of the holder 1 is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 2740, otherwise, the procedure ends.

In step 2740, the holder 1 informs the user that it is available. For example, the controller 120 may output an image indicating that it is available for display on the holder 1 or may generate a vibration signal by controlling the motor of the holder 1.

In step 2750, the heater 2130 is heated. As an example, when the holder 1 is separated from the cradle 2, the heater 2130 may be heated by the power of the battery 110 of the holder 1. As another example, when the holder 1 is tilted, the heater 2130 may be heated by the power of the battery 210 of the cradle 2.

The control unit 120 of the holder 1 or the control unit 220 of the cradle 2 checks the temperature of the heater 2130 in real time to supply the amount of power supplied to the heater 2130 and the power to the heater 2130 You can adjust the time. For example, the controllers 120 and 220 may check the temperature of the heater 2130 in real time through the temperature sensing sensor included in the holder 1 or the electrically conductive track of the heater 2130.

In step 2760, the holder 1 performs an aerosol-generating mechanism. For example, the controllers 120 and 220 check the temperature of the heater 2130 that changes as the user performs a puff to adjust the amount of power supplied to the heater 2130 or supply power to the heater 2130. You can stop. In addition, the controllers 120 and 220 may count the number of puffs of the user, and output information indicating that cleaning of the holder is required when a certain number of puffs (for example, 1500 times) is reached.

In step 2770, the cradle 2 performs filling of the holder 1. For example, the control unit 220 may charge the holder 1 by supplying the battery 210 power of the cradle 2 to the battery 110 of the holder 1.

Meanwhile, the controllers 120 and 220 may stop the operation of the holder 1 according to the number of puffs of the user or the operation time of the holder 1. Hereinafter, an example in which the control units 120 and 220 stop the operation of the holder 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 23.

23 is a flowchart for explaining another example in which the holder operates.

The method of producing the aerosol shown in FIG. 23 consists of steps that are processed in time series in the holder 1 shown in FIG. 15 and the cradle 2 shown in FIG. 17. Accordingly, it can be seen that the contents described above with respect to the holder 1 shown in FIG. 15 or the cradle 2 shown in FIG. 17 are applied to the method shown in FIG. 23 even if omitted.

In step 2810, the controller 120 or 220 determines whether the user has puffed. For example, the controllers 120 and 220 may determine whether the user has puffed through the puff detection sensor included in the holder 1.

In step 2820, an aerosol is generated according to the user's puff. The control units 120 and 220 may adjust power supplied to the heater 2130 according to the temperature of the user's puff and heater 2130 as described above with reference to FIG. 22. Also, the controllers 120 and 220 count the number of puffs of the user.

In step 2830, the controller 120 or 220 determines whether the number of puffs of the user is equal to or greater than the number of puffs. For example, assuming that the puff limit number is set to 14, the controllers 120 and 220 determine whether the counted puff count is 14 or more.

Meanwhile, when the number of puffs of the user is close to the number of puffs (for example, when the number of puffs of the user is 12), the controllers 120 and 220 may output a warning signal through a display or a vibration motor.

If the number of puffs of the user is greater than or equal to the number of puffs, the process proceeds to step 2850, and if the number of puffs of the user is less than the number of puffs, the process proceeds to step 2840.

In operation 2840, the controllers 120 and 220 determine whether the time at which the holder 1 is operated is equal to or greater than the operation time limit. Here, the time when the holder 1 is operated means a time accumulated from the time when the holder starts to the operation. For example, assuming that the operation timeout period is set to 10 minutes, the controllers 120 and 220 determine whether the holder 1 is operating for 10 minutes or more.

On the other hand, when the operation time of the holder 1 is close to the operation time limit (for example, when the holder 1 is operating for 8 minutes), the controllers 120 and 220 signal a warning through the display or vibration motor Can output

If the holder 1 is operating for more than the operation time limit, the process proceeds to step 2850, and when the holder 1 is less than the operation time limit, the operation proceeds to step 2820.

In step 2850, the controllers 120 and 220 forcibly end the operation of the holder. In other words, the control unit 120 or 220 stops the aerosol generating mechanism of the holder. For example, the controllers 120 and 220 may forcibly terminate the operation of the holder by cutting off power supplied to the heater 2130.

24 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the cradle.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 24 is composed of steps processed in time series in the cradle 2 shown in FIG. 17. Accordingly, it can be seen that even if the contents are omitted below, the contents described above with respect to the cradle 2 shown in FIG. 17 also apply to the flowchart of FIG. 24.

Although not shown in FIG. 24, the operation of the cradle 2 to be described below can be performed regardless of whether the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2.

In step 2910, the control unit 220 of the cradle 2 determines whether the button 2240 has been pressed. If the button 2240 is pressed, the process proceeds to step 2920, and if the button 2240 is not pressed, the process proceeds to step 2930.

In step 2920, the cradle 2 displays the status of the battery. For example, the controller 220 may output information on the current state of the battery 210 (eg, remaining amount, etc.) to the display 2250.

In step 2930, the control unit 220 of the cradle 2 determines whether a cable is connected to the cradle 2. For example, the control unit 220 determines whether a cable is connected to an interface (for example, a USB port) included in the cradle 2. If the cable is connected to the cradle 2, the process proceeds to step 2940, otherwise the procedure is terminated.

In step 2940, the cradle 2 performs a charging operation. For example, the cradle 2 charges the battery 210 using power supplied through a connected cable.

As described above, a cigarette may be inserted into the holder 1. The cigarette contains aerosol-generating material, and aerosol is generated by the heated heater 2130.

Hereinafter, an example of a cigarette that can be inserted into the holder 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 27F.

25 is a view showing an example in which a cigarette is inserted into the holder.

Referring to FIG. 25, the cigarette 3 may be inserted into the holder 1 through the end 2141 of the case 2140. When the cigarette 3 is inserted, the heater 2130 is located inside the cigarette 3. Therefore, the aerosol-generating material of the cigarette 3 is heated by the heated heater 2130, and accordingly, an aerosol is generated.

The cigarette 3 may be similar to a typical combustion cigarette. For example, the cigarette 3 may be divided into a first portion 3310 including an aerosol-generating material and a second portion 3320 including a filter. Meanwhile, the cigarette 3 according to an embodiment may include an aerosol-generating material in the second portion 3320. For example, an aerosol-generating material made in the form of granules or capsules may be inserted into the second portion 3320.

The entire first portion 3310 is inserted into the holder 1, and the second portion 3320 may be exposed to the outside. Alternatively, only a portion of the first portion 3310 may be inserted into the holder 1, or a portion of the first portion 3310 and the second portion 3320 may be inserted.

The user may inhale the aerosol in the state where the second part 3320 is opened by mouth. At this time, the aerosol is mixed with external air and delivered to the user's mouth. As shown in FIG. 25, external air may be introduced 3110 through at least one hole formed on the surface of the cigarette 3, or introduced through at least one air passage formed in the holder 1 (3120). For example, the air passage formed in the holder 1 may be manufactured to be opened and closed by a user.

26A and 26B are diagrams illustrating an example of a cigarette.

26A and 26B, the cigarette 3 includes a tobacco rod 3300, a first filter segment 3321, a cooling structure 3322, and a second filter segment 3323. The first portion 3310 described above with reference to FIG. 25 includes a tobacco rod 3300, and the second portion 3320 includes a first filter segment 3321, a cooling structure 3322, and a second filter segment 3323 ).

Meanwhile, when comparing FIGS. 26A and 26B, the cigarette 3 of FIG. 26B further includes a fourth wrapper 3344 compared to the cigarette 3 of FIG. 26A.

However, the structure of the cigarette 3 shown in FIGS. 26A and 26B is only an example, and some components may be omitted. For example, the cigarette 3 may not include one or more of the first filter segment 3321, the cooling structure 3322, and the second filter segment 3323.

Cigarette rod 3300 includes aerosol-generating material. For example, the aerosol-generating material may include at least one of glycerin, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol and oleyl alcohol. The length of the tobacco rod 3300 may be about 7 mm to 15 mm, or preferably, about 12 mm. Further, the diameter of the tobacco rod 3300 may be 7 mm to 9 mm, or preferably, about 7.9 mm. The length and diameter of the cigarette rod 3300 is not limited to the above-described numerical range.

In addition, the tobacco rod 3300 may contain other additives such as flavoring agents, wetting agents and/or acetate compounds. For example, flavoring agents are licorice, sucrose, fructose syrup, isosweet, cocoa, lavender, cinnamon, cardamom, celery, fenugreek, cascarilla, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, honey essence, rose oil, Vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, mint oil, cinnamon, caraway, cognac, jasmine, chamomile, menthol, cinnamon, ylang-ylang, sage, spearmint, ginger, coriander or coffee. Further, the wetting agent may include glycerin or propylene glycol.

As an example, the cigarette rod 3300 may be filled with cigarette cuts. Here, tobacco cuts can be produced by finely crushing the tobacco sheet.

In order for the wide tobacco sheet to be filled in the narrow space of the tobacco rod 3300, an additional process is required to allow the tobacco sheet to be easily folded. Therefore, compared to filling the cigarette rod 3300 with a cigarette sheet, it is easier to fill the cigarette rod 3300 with cigarette cuts, and the productivity and efficiency of the process for producing the cigarette rod 3300 may be higher. have.

As another example, the tobacco rod 3300 may be filled with a plurality of tobacco strands in which a tobacco sheet is shredded. For example, the tobacco rod 3300 may be formed by combining a plurality of tobacco strands in the same direction (parallel) or randomly. One tobacco strand may be manufactured in a cuboid shape having a width of 1 mm, a length of 12 mm, and a thickness (height) of 0.1 mm, but is not limited thereto.

Compared to the cigarette rod 3300 being filled with a cigarette sheet, the cigarette rod 3300 filled with cigarette strands may generate a greater amount of aerosol. Assuming that they are filled in the same space, compared to the tobacco sheet, the tobacco strands ensure a larger surface area. The large surface area means that there is more opportunity for the aerosol-generating material to contact the outside air. Thus, when the tobacco rod 3300 is filled with tobacco strands, more aerosols can be produced compared to that filled with a tobacco sheet.

In addition, when separating the cigarette 3 from the holder 1, the cigarette rod 3300 filled with cigarette strands can be separated more easily than that filled with a cigarette sheet. Compared to the tobacco sheet, the frictional forces generated by the tobacco strands contacting the heater 2130 are smaller. Therefore, when the cigarette rod 3300 is filled with cigarette strands, it can be more easily separated from the holder 1 compared to that filled with a cigarette sheet.

The tobacco sheet may be formed by crushing the tobacco raw material in a slurry form and then drying the slurry. For example, 15-30% of aerosol-generating material may be added to the slurry. Tobacco raw materials may be tobacco leaf flakes, tobacco stems, tobacco dust generated during tobacco processing and/or major side strips of tobacco leaves. In addition, the tobacco sheet may contain other additives such as wood cellulose fiber.

The first filter segment 3321 may be a cellulose acetate filter. For example, the first filter segment 3321 may be in the form of a tube including a hollow therein. The length of the first filter segment 3321 may be about 7 mm to 15 mm, or preferably, about 7 mm. The length of the first filter segment 3321 may be shorter than about 7 mm, but it is desirable to have a length that does not impair the function of at least one cigarette element (eg, cooling element, capsule, acetate filter, etc.). . The length of the first filter segment 3321 is not limited to the above-described numerical range. On the other hand, the length of the first filter segment 3321 is expandable, and the length of the entire cigarette 3 can be adjusted according to the length of the first filter segment 3321.

The second filter segment 3323 may also be a cellulose acetate filter. For example, the second filter segment 3323 may be made of a recess filter including hollow, but is not limited thereto. The length of the second filter segment 3323 may be about 5 mm to 15 mm, or preferably, about 12 mm. The length of the second filter segment 3323 is not limited to the numerical range described above.

Also, at least one capsule 3324 may be included in the second filter segment 3323. Here, the capsule 3324 may be a structure in which a content liquid containing a fragrance is wrapped with a film. For example, the capsule 3324 may have a spherical or cylindrical shape. The diameter of the capsule 3324 may be 2 mm or more, or preferably 2-4 mm.

The material forming the coating of the capsule 3324 may be starch and/or gelling agent. For example, gellan gum or gelatin may be used as the gelling agent. In addition, a gelling aid may be further used as a material for forming the film of the capsule 3324. Here, as a gelling aid, calcium chloride can be used, for example. In addition, a plasticizer may be further used as a material for forming the film of the capsule 3324. Here, glycerin and/or sorbitol can be used as the plasticizer. In addition, a coloring agent may be further used as a material for forming a film of the capsule 3324.

For example, menthol, essential oil of a plant, etc. may be used as a fragrance contained in the contents of the capsule. In addition, as a solvent of the fragrance contained in the content liquid, for example, a medium chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT) may be used. In addition, the content liquid may contain other additives such as a pigment, emulsifier, and thickener.

The cooling structure 3322 cools the aerosol generated by the heater 2130 heating the tobacco rod 3300. Thus, the user can inhale the aerosol cooled to a suitable temperature. The length of the cooling structure 3322 may be about 10 mm to 20 mm, or preferably, about 14 mm. The length of the cooling structure 3322 is not limited to the above-described numerical range.

For example, the cooling structure 3322 can be made of polylactic acid. The cooling structure 3322 may be manufactured in various forms to increase the surface area per unit area (ie, the surface area in contact with the aerosol). Various examples of the cooling structure 3322 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 27A to 27F.

The tobacco rod 3300 and the first filter segment 3321 may be packaged by the first wrapper 3331. For example, the first wrapper 3331 may be made of a paper packaging material having oil resistance.

The cooling structure 3322 and the second filter segment 3323 may be packaged by a second wrapper 3332. In addition, the entire cigarette 3 may be repackaged by a third wrapper 3333. For example, the second wrapper 3332 and the third wrapper 3333 may be made of general paper packaging materials. Optionally, the second wrapper 3332 may be an oil resistant hard wrapping paper or a PLA flavored paper. In addition, the second wrapper 3332 may wrap the second filter segment 3323 portion, and additionally further pack the second filter segment 3323 and the cooling structure 3322.

Referring to FIG. 26B, the cigarette 3 may include a fourth wrapper 3344. At least one of the tobacco rod 3300 and the first filter segment 3321 may be packaged by a fourth wrapper 3344. In other words, only the tobacco rod 3300 may be packaged by the fourth wrapper 3344, and the tobacco rod 3300 and the first filter segment 3321 may be packaged by the fourth wrapper 3344. For example, the fourth wrapper 3340 may be made of a paper packaging material.

The fourth wrapper 3344 may be produced by applying (or coating) a predetermined material to one or both surfaces of the paper packaging material. Here, as an example of a predetermined material, silicon may be applicable, but is not limited thereto. Silicone has characteristics such as heat resistance with little change with temperature, oxidation resistance without oxidation, resistance to various chemicals, water repellency to water, or electrical insulation. However, even if it is not silicon, any material having the above-described properties may be applied (or coated) to the fourth wrapper 3340 without limitation.

Meanwhile, FIG. 26B shows that the cigarette 3 includes both the first wrapper 3331 and the fourth wrapper 3344, but is not limited thereto. In other words, the cigarette 3 may include only one of the first wrapper 3331 and the fourth wrapper 3344.

The fourth wrapper 3344 can prevent the cigarette 3 from burning. For example, if the cigarette rod 3300 is heated by the heater 2130, there is a possibility that the cigarette 3 is burned. Specifically, when the temperature rises above the ignition point of any one of the substances included in the cigarette rod 3300, the cigarette 3 may be burned. Even in this case, since the fourth wrapper 3344 includes a non-combustible material, the phenomenon that the cigarette 3 is burned can be prevented.

In addition, the fourth wrapper 334 can prevent the holder 1 from being contaminated by substances generated in the cigarette 3. By the user's puff, liquid substances can be produced in the cigarette 3. For example, the aerosol generated in the cigarette 3 is cooled by external air, whereby liquid substances (eg, moisture, etc.) can be produced. As the fourth wrapper 3344 wraps the tobacco rod 3300 and/or the first filter segment 3321, the liquid substances generated in the cigarette 3 can be prevented from leaking out of the cigarette 3 Can. Therefore, the phenomenon that the case 2140 of the holder 1 is contaminated by the liquid substances generated in the cigarette 3 can be prevented.

27A to 27F are views showing examples of the cooling structure of the cigarette.

For example, the cooling structure shown in FIGS. 27A-F can be fabricated using fibers produced from pure polylactic acid (PLA).

As an example, when a film (sheet) is produced by filling a film (sheet) and a cooling structure, the film (sheet) may be broken by an external impact. In this case, the effect of the cooling structure cooling the aerosol is reduced.

As another example, when a cooling structure is manufactured by extrusion molding, the efficiency of the process is lowered as a process such as cutting of the structure is added. In addition, there are limitations in manufacturing cooling structures in various shapes.

As the cooling structure according to an embodiment is manufactured using polylactic acid fibers (eg, weaving), the risk that the cooling structure is deformed or loses function by external impact may be lowered. In addition, by changing the method of combining the fibers, it is possible to manufacture a cooling structure having various shapes.

In addition, by fabricating a cooling structure using fibers, the surface area in contact with the aerosol is increased. Therefore, the aerosol cooling effect of the cooling structure can be further improved.

Referring to FIG. 27A, the cooling structure 3510 may be manufactured in a cylindrical shape, and at least one air passage 3511 may be formed on a cross section of the cooling structure 3510.

Referring to FIG. 27B, the cooling structure 3520 may be made of a structure in which a plurality of fibers are entangled with each other. At this time, the aerosol may flow between fibers, and a vortex may be formed according to the shape of the cooling structure 3520. The formed vortex widens the area where the aerosol contacts in the cooling structure 3520, and increases the time the aerosol stays in the cooling structure 3520. Thus, the heated aerosol can be cooled effectively.

Referring to FIG. 27C, the cooling structure 3530 may be manufactured in a form in which a plurality of bundles 3531 are collected.

Referring to FIG. 27D, the cooling structure 3540 may be filled with granules made of polylactic acid, legume, or charcoal, respectively. In addition, the granules can also be made of a mixture of polylactic acid, legume and charcoal. On the other hand, the granule may further include an element capable of increasing the cooling effect of the aerosol in addition to polylactic acid, legume and/or charcoal.

Referring to FIG. 27E, the cooling structure 3550 may include a first section 3355 and a second section 3522.

The first cross-section 3551 borders the first filter segment 3321, and may include an air gap through which the aerosol flows. The second cross-section 3522 borders the second filter segment 3323 and may include voids through which aerosols can be released. For example, the first cross section 3551 and the second cross section 3522 may include a single pore having the same diameter, but the diameter and number of the pores included in the first cross section 3551 and the second cross section 3552 Is not limited to this.

In addition, the cooling structure 3550 may include a third end surface 353 including a plurality of voids between the first end surface 3551 and the second end surface 3552. For example, the diameters of the plurality of voids included in the third section 353 may be smaller than the diameters of the voids included in the first section 3551 and the second section 3522. In addition, the number of voids included in the third section 353 may be greater than the number of voids included in the first section 3551 and the second section 3522.

Referring to FIG. 27F, the cooling structure 3560 may include a first cross-section 3651 that abuts the first filter segment 3321 and a second cross-section 3562 that abuts the second filter segment 3323. . Additionally, the cooling structure 3560 can include one or more tubular elements 3563. For example, the tubular element 3563 can penetrate the first cross-section 3561 and the second cross-section 3562. Further, the tubular element 3563 may be packaged in a microporous packaging material, and may be filled with a filler (eg, the granules described above with reference to FIG. 27D) that can increase the cooling effect of the aerosol.

Meanwhile, the above-described method may be implemented as a program executable on a computer, and may be implemented on a general-purpose digital computer that operates the program using a computer-readable recording medium. In addition, the structure of data used in the above-described method may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium through various means. The computer-readable recording medium includes a storage medium such as a magnetic storage medium (e.g., ROM, RAM, USB, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.), an optical reading medium (e.g., CD-ROM, DVD, etc.). do.

Those of ordinary skill in the art related to the present embodiment will understand that it may be implemented in a modified form without departing from the essential characteristics of the above-described substrate. Therefore, the disclosed methods should be considered in terms of explanation, not limitation. The scope of the present invention is shown in the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all differences within the equivalent range should be interpreted as being included in the present invention.

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A memory for storing data on a user's smoking pattern;
An interface for receiving a request for initiating smoking from the user;
A controller for determining whether the received request satisfies a smoking restriction condition for limiting smoking based on data on the smoking pattern; And
Depending on whether the smoking restriction conditions are satisfied, the controller includes a heater that receives power from a battery to generate an aerosol by control of the controller or is restricted in the supply of power,
The controller
Limiting the supply of the electric power so that the heater is controlled in a lower temperature range than the temperature range of the heater controlled under the smoking mode in which the smoking restriction condition is not satisfied when the smoking restriction condition is satisfied, Aerosol generating device. delete According to claim 1,
The low temperature range
An aerosol-generating device, wherein the amount of aerosol generated by heating of the heater under the smoking restriction mode is less than the amount of aerosol generated by heating of the heater under the smoking mode. According to claim 1,
The temperature range
An aerosol generating device, which is a temperature range controlled in a section maintained at a certain range of temperature to generate the aerosol after preheating the heater. According to claim 1,
The controller
The aerosol generating apparatus determines whether the smoking limit condition is satisfied based on whether the number of times the user has smoked has reached a preset threshold number during a preset threshold period. The method of claim 5,
The controller
By determining the start and end of the smoking based on at least one of button input through the interface, sensing of cigarette insertion and extraction, sensing of a puff due to a change in heater temperature, and sensing of a puff due to a change in flow rate, the number of times of smoking is determined. An aerosol-generating device that counts. According to claim 1,
The interface is
When the smoking restriction condition is satisfied, the aerosol generating device provides a notification indicating that the smoking restriction mode is activated using at least one of a display, lamp, speaker, and motor vibration. According to claim 1,
The smoking restrictions are
The aerosol generating apparatus is based on at least one of setting information input through the interface, setting information received by wireless communication from an external device, and setting information received by wired communication from an external device in a state of being coupled to a cradle device. . A method of providing a smoking restriction function in an aerosol-generating device,
Monitoring a user's smoking pattern;
Receiving a request for initiating smoking from the user;
Determining whether the received request satisfies a smoking restriction condition for limiting smoking based on the monitoring of the smoking pattern; And
Controlling the heater such that electric power for generating an aerosol is supplied from a battery to a heater or the supply of the electric power is limited, depending on whether the smoking restriction condition is satisfied,
The controlling step
Limiting the supply of the electric power so that the heater is controlled in a lower temperature range than the temperature range of the heater controlled under the smoking mode in which the smoking restriction condition is not satisfied when the smoking restriction condition is satisfied, Way. delete The method of claim 9,
The low temperature range
It is a temperature range for the amount of aerosol generated by heating of the heater under the smoking restriction mode to be less than the amount of aerosol generated by heating of the heater under the smoking mode,
The temperature range
The method is a temperature range controlled in a section maintained at a certain range of temperature to generate the aerosol after preheating of the heater. The method of claim 9,
The determining step
A method of determining whether the smoking restriction condition is satisfied based on whether the number of times the user has smoked has reached a preset threshold number during a preset threshold period. The method of claim 12,
The number of smoking
The method is counted by determining the start and end of smoking based on at least one of button input through an interface, sensing of cigarette insertion and extraction, sensing of a puff due to a change in heater temperature, and sensing of a puff due to a change in flow rate. The method of claim 9,
When the smoking restriction condition is satisfied, further comprising providing a notification indicating that the smoking restriction mode is activated using an interface of at least one of a display, lamp, speaker, and motor vibration. The method of claim 9,
The smoking restrictions are
The method is based on at least one of a setting input via an interface, a setting received by wireless communication from an external device, and a setting received by wired communication from an external device in a state of being coupled to a cradle device.

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