KR102372705B1 - Testing Apparatus And Testing Method For Electronic Cigarette - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic cigarette testing apparatus for testing an electronic cigarette having an intake port and an operation switch formed on one side, a battery and a heating element are built-in, and an operation switch provided on the outside. A clamping unit and a switch operation unit for operating the operation switch, a suction power providing unit coupled to the suction port to provide suction power, a charging unit coupled to the charging terminal to charge the battery, the switch operating unit and the suction power providing unit, and It includes a control unit for controlling each of the charging units.

Description

Electronic cigarette testing device and test method {Testing Apparatus And Testing Method For Electronic Cigarette}

The present invention relates to an electronic cigarette test apparatus and test method.

E-cigarettes are cigarettes that are smoked using electricity, unlike traditional cigarettes in which cut tobacco is rolled into small pieces of thin paper and ignited.

These e-cigarettes are generally classified into a cigarette type in which steam generated by heating a tobacco leaf solid material is inhaled, and a liquid type in which a liquid essence to which flavor is added is vaporized to generate steam as a substitute for conventional cigarette smoke and inhaled.

1 and 2 are schematic diagrams of a typical cigarette type and liquid type e-cigarette, respectively.

Referring to Figure 1, a typical cigarette-type e-cigarette 100a has a suction port 120a into which a cigarette (C) is inserted is formed on one side of the main body 110a, and is inserted into the cigarette (C) inside the battery 130a. It includes a heating element 140a heated by the supplied power.

In addition, the cigarette-type electronic cigarette 100a includes an operation switch 150a on the main body 110a for controlling the heating element 140a and a charging terminal 160a for charging the battery 130a. .

Accordingly, when the cigarette (C) inserted into the suction port (120a) by the user is sufficiently heated by the heating element (140a), the cigarette-type electronic cigarette (100a) is in the state of pressing the operation switch (150a) Steam may be inhaled through the cigarette (C).

In addition, referring to FIG. 2 , in a typical liquid electronic cigarette 100b, a nozzle-shaped suction port 120b is formed on one side of the main body 110b, is formed in the liquid essence L stored therein, and is supplied from the battery 130b. It includes a heating element (140b) that is heated by the power source.

In addition, the liquid electronic cigarette 100b includes an operation switch 150b for controlling the heating element 140b on the main body 110b and a charging terminal 160b for charging the battery 130b.

Accordingly, when the liquid essence (L) stored in the main body 110b is sufficiently heated by the heating element 140b, the user presses the operation switch 150b to the suction port of the liquid electronic cigarette 100b. Steam can be inhaled through (120b).

As the general e-cigarette configured as described above has some differences in shape and composition, battery capacity, etc. depending on the type, manufacturer, and model according to the subject that generates steam, the test device for testing the durability of the e-cigarette is specially manufactured. In most cases,

That is, in the prior art, in order to test the durability of e-cigarettes, each test device must be manufactured according to the type, manufacturer, model, etc. according to the object that generates the vapor of the e-cigarette. There is a problem that takes.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic cigarette testing apparatus and test method capable of performing performance tests of various types of electronic cigarettes in one testing apparatus, which has been devised to solve the above problems.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the objects mentioned above, and other objects and advantages of the present invention not mentioned may be understood by the following description, and will be more clearly understood by the embodiments of the present invention.

It will also be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the present invention may be realized by the means and combinations thereof indicated in the appended claims.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides an electronic cigarette testing apparatus capable of performing performance tests of various types of electronic cigarettes in one testing apparatus.

More specifically, in the electronic cigarette testing apparatus according to the present invention, an inhalation port and an operation switch formed on one side are formed, a battery and a heating element are built-in, and an operation switch is provided externally in the electronic cigarette testing apparatus. a clamping unit for fixing the main body of the , a switch operation unit for operating the operation switch, a suction force providing unit coupled to the suction port to provide suction power, a charging unit coupled to the charging terminal to charge the battery, and the switch operation unit; and a control unit for controlling the suction power providing unit and the charging unit, respectively.

In addition, it is preferable that the clamping unit is formed so that the suction port is tilted by 90° and is coupled to the base.

In addition, in the clamping unit, a base rib is formed on both sides of a seating portion on which the electronic cigarette is placed, and a clamping unit base coupled to the base, a handle is formed on one end, and a clamping plate is formed on the other end so that the clamping plate is It may include a spindle coupled to the clamping unit base so as to be movable while in contact with the seating portion.

In addition, the clamping unit base may further include a lock to prevent rotation of the spindle.

More preferably, the suction force providing unit may be coupled to the suction port by an air flow path made of a silicone material.

On the other hand, the present invention provides an e-cigarette test method capable of performing a performance test of various types of e-cigarettes in one test device.

More specifically, in the electronic cigarette test method having a suction port and an operation switch formed on one side, a battery and a heating element are built-in, and an operation switch provided on the outside, a unit that provides suction power to the suction port at preset time intervals Comparing the smoking step and the preset number of unit smoking steps with the number of unit smoking actually performed, if the number of unit smoking actually performed is less than the preset number of unit smoking steps, repeating the unit smoking step And when the number of unit smoking actually performed in the unit smoking number check step is greater than or equal to the preset number of unit smoking steps, the charging step of charging the battery and the preset number of times of charging are compared with the actual number of times of charging When the number of times of charging actually performed is less, the step of checking the total number of repeating the unit smoking step and the charging step is included.

More preferably, the unit smoking step includes a preheating step of preheating the heating element by manipulating the operation switch, a smoking step of providing suction power to the suction port for a preset time, and providing suction power for a preset time when the smoking step is completed. It may include a smoking stop step of stopping and a smoking time check step of repeatedly performing the preheating step, the smoking step, and the smoking stop step for a preset time.

In addition, the method may further include a liquid supply step of supplying a liquid essence into the electronic cigarette between the unit smoking step and the unit smoking number check step.

In addition, when the unit smoking step is performed two or more times, the method may further include the step of waiting for a preset time interval between the unit smoking steps.

The present invention provides an electronic cigarette testing apparatus and test method capable of performing a performance test of various types of electronic cigarette in one testing apparatus, thereby shortening the time and cost for testing an electronic cigarette of various specifications. .

In addition to the above-described effects, the specific effects of the present invention will be described together while describing specific details for carrying out the invention below.

1 is a block diagram of a typical cigarette-type electronic cigarette.
2 is a block diagram of a general liquid e-cigarette.
Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the electronic cigarette testing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the electronic cigarette testing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a top view showing the main part of the electronic cigarette testing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a front view showing the main part of the electronic cigarette testing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a front view showing the main part of the electronic cigarette testing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a photograph of an electronic cigarette testing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a flowchart of an electronic cigarette test method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a diagram illustrating a setting screen of the display unit in the electronic cigarette test method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a diagram illustrating a result screen of the display unit in the electronic cigarette test method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The above-described objects, features and advantages will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to easily implement the technical idea of the present invention. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same or similar components.

In the following, that an arbitrary component is disposed on the "upper (or lower)" of a component or "upper (or below)" of a component means that any component is disposed in contact with the upper surface (or lower surface) of the component. Furthermore, it may mean that other components may be interposed between the component and any component disposed on (or under) the component.

In addition, when it is described that a component is “connected”, “coupled” or “connected” to another component, the components may be directly connected or connected to each other, but other components are “interposed” between each component. It should be understood that “or, each component may be “connected,” “coupled,” or “connected,” through another component.

As used herein, the singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the present application, terms such as “consisting of” or “comprising” should not be construed as necessarily including all of the various components or various steps described in the specification, some of which components or some steps are It should be construed that it may not include, or may further include additional components or steps.

Throughout the specification, when “A and/or B” is used, it means A, B or A and B, unless otherwise stated, and when “C to D” is used, it means that there is no specific opposite description. Unless otherwise specified, it means that it is greater than or equal to C and less than or equal to D.

Hereinafter, an electronic cigarette testing apparatus and test method according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described.

In addition, in the electronic cigarette 100 applied to the electronic cigarette testing apparatus and test method according to the present invention, the suction port 120 is formed on one side of the main body 110, and the power supplied from the battery 130 therein It includes a heating element 140 heated by the.

In addition, the electronic cigarette 100 further includes an operation switch 150 for controlling the heating element 140 and a charging terminal 160 for charging the battery 130 .

In this case, the suction port 120 is formed in the shape of a hole into which a cigarette mouth can be inserted in the case of a cigarette type, and is formed in a nozzle shape so that a user can bite in the case of a liquid type or disposable type.

In the electronic cigarette 100 configured as described above, the power is turned on and the heating element 140 is preheated when the operation switch 150 is pressed for a predetermined time or continuously pressed a predetermined number of times or more.

Thereafter, when the cigarette or liquid essence is sufficiently heated by the heating element 140 , the user can inhale the vapor generated from the cigarette or liquid essence through the suction port 120 .

In this case, depending on the type of the electronic cigarette 100 , the user can smoke while the operation switch 150 is pressed or not pressed.

In addition, the electronic cigarette 100 is configured to turn off the power when the operation switch 150 is pressed for a predetermined time or continuously pressed a predetermined number of times or more when smoking is completed.

In addition, the battery 130 may be formed to be charged by coupling a charging cable to the charging terminal 160 as a built-in type.

In addition, the electronic cigarette 100 applied to the electronic cigarette testing apparatus and test method according to the present invention may be a disposable electronic cigarette 100 in which the operation switch 150 and the charging terminal 160 are omitted.

The disposable e-cigarette 100 is generally formed so that when suction pressure is applied to the suction port 120, the heating element 140 generates heat to heat the liquid essence to generate steam.

3 and 4 are block diagrams illustrating the overall configuration of an electronic cigarette testing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, respectively.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the electronic cigarette testing apparatus according to the present invention includes a clamping unit 300 , a switch operation unit 400 , a suction force providing unit 500 , a charging unit 600 , and a control unit 700 .

The clamping unit 300 may be formed to surround the outer circumferential surface of the main body 110 formed in various sizes and shapes as a means for fixing the electronic cigarette 100 to be tested.

In addition, when the e-cigarette 100 is of a liquid type, when the suction port 120 continuously faces downward, the liquid essence (L) may flow out through the suction port 120 depending on the type, so the suction port 120 ) is preferably coupled to the clamping unit 300 to face upward.

More preferably, the clamping unit 300 may be formed to be tilted so that the direction of the suction port 120 can be changed.

Meanwhile, the switch operation unit 400 may be formed to press and release the operation switch 150 by applying a solenoid valve as a means for pressing or releasing the operation switch 150 in a pneumatic manner.

In addition, the switch operation unit 400 may be formed to mechanically press and release the operation switch 150 using a rotary motor or a linear motor.

Meanwhile, the suction power providing unit 500 provides the suction power of the electronic cigarette 100 through the air flow path 510 coupled to the suction port 120 .

More specifically, the air flow path 510 has one end coupled to the suction force providing unit 500 including a suction motor, and the other end coupled to the suction port 120 of the electronic cigarette 100 .

For example, when the electronic cigarette 100 is a cigarette type, the air flow path 510 is coupled to the suction port 120 instead of the cigarette.

In addition, when the electronic cigarette 100 is a liquid type or disposable, the air flow path 510 may be coupled to the suction port 120 formed in a nozzle type.

Accordingly, when the suction power providing unit 500 is operated, the electronic cigarette 100 may receive the same suction power as that of the user providing the suction power to the suction port 120 for smoking.

Meanwhile, the charging unit 600 may include a charging cable 610 coupled to the charging terminal 160 to charge the battery 130 .

In addition, it is preferable that the charging unit 600 is formed so that the charging cable 610 can be replaced according to the type of the charging terminal 160 .

The control unit 700 sets and controls operations of the switch operation unit 400 , the suction force providing unit 500 , and the charging unit 600 .

More specifically, the control unit 700 controls the operation of the display unit 710 formed of a power button and a touch screen, the switch operation unit 400, the suction force providing unit 500, and the charging unit 600, respectively. and a PCB (not shown).

In this case, the display unit 710 is preferably formed of a touch screen.

Accordingly, when the user sets the operation time and interval of each of the switch operation unit 400, the suction force providing unit 500, and the charging unit 600 through the display unit 710, the control unit 700 By this, the switch operation unit 400, the suction force providing unit 500, and the charging unit 600 are operated.

On the other hand, when the e-cigarette 100 is a liquid type and the heating element 140 is formed of a coil, when the heating element 140 is heated in the absence of liquid essence, disconnection of the coil may occur.

Accordingly, the electronic cigarette testing apparatus according to the present invention may further include a liquid supply unit 800 for supplying the liquid essence (L) into the electronic cigarette 100 as shown in FIG. 4 .

More specifically, the liquid supply unit 800 supplies the liquid essence (L) to the inside of the electronic cigarette 100 through the liquid flow path 810, and the supply amount of the liquid essence (L) through the control unit 700 , supply cycle, etc. can be set and controlled.

That is, one end of the liquid flow path 810 is coupled to the liquid supply unit 800 , and the other end is coupled to the liquid essence storage space formed inside the electronic cigarette 100 .

In addition, the liquid essence (L) supplied to the electronic cigarette 100 by the liquid supply unit 800 is not for the user's actual smoking, but to prevent damage to the heating element 140 formed as a coil. As a result, various liquids that do not contain nicotine or fragrance can be applied.

On the other hand, Figures 5 and 6 are respectively a top view and a front view showing the main part when a cigarette-type electronic cigarette is mounted in the electronic cigarette testing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In addition, Figure 7 is a front view showing the main part when a liquid e-cigarette is mounted on the electronic cigarette testing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 is a photograph of the electronic cigarette testing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention am.

5 to 8 , the electronic cigarette testing apparatus according to the present invention may be formed on a base 200 formed of a plate or a cabinet.

In addition, the clamping unit 300 includes a clamping unit base 310 installed on the base 200 and a spindle 320 having a handle 321 at one end and a clamping plate 322 at the other end. .

More specifically, the clamping unit base 310 includes a seating portion 311 on which the electronic cigarette 100 to be tested is placed and a base rib 312 protruding from both sides of the seating portion 311 .

In addition, the spindle 320 is coupled to the clamping unit base 310 so that the clamping plate 322 can move in a state in close contact with the upper surface of the seating part 311 .

At this time, it is preferable that a structure such as a guide rail or a guide groove is formed between the clamping plate 322 and the seating part 311 to prevent the clamping plate 322 from being separated from the seating part 311 . Do.

Accordingly, when the user rotates the handle 321 while placing the electronic cigarette 100 on the seating part 311 , the clamping plate 322 moves toward the base rib 312 and the electronic cigarette The electronic cigarette 100 is fixed to the clamping unit 300 by gripping both sides of 100 .

In addition, a locking part 313 for preventing the spindle 320 from rotating when the fixing of the electronic cigarette 100 is completed may be formed on the clamping unit base 310 .

More specifically, the locking part 314 is in contact with the spindle 320 in a button manner to prevent the spindle 320 from being rotated by an external force generated during the performance test of the electronic cigarette 100 .

In addition, in the clamping unit 300, an elastic member such as a sponge or rubber is formed in a portion in contact with the body 110 of the electronic cigarette 100 to secure the electronic cigarette 100 to the body 110. damage can be prevented.

In addition, when the e-cigarette 100 is a cigarette type, it may be fixed to the clamping unit 300 so that the suction port 120 faces the side as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, but in the case of the liquid type, FIG. 7 As shown in, it is preferable that the suction port 120 is fixed to the clamping unit 300 so that it faces upward.

Accordingly, the clamping unit 300 may be coupled to the base 200 to be tilted at 90°.

On the other hand, the switch operation unit 400 is coupled by a switch operation unit bracket 410 coupled to the clamping unit base 310 or the base 200 so that the position can be adjusted to face the operation switch 150 . do.

More preferably, the switch operation unit 400 is formed of a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder to which a solenoid valve is applied, a mechanical cylinder to which a motor is applied, etc., as described above, so that the operation switch 150 can be pressed or released.

In this case, a pump for providing the pneumatic pressure of the switch operation unit 400 may be built in the control unit 700 or separately provided in the base 200 .

In addition, in the general electronic cigarette 100, since the surface on which the suction port 120 is formed and the surface on which the operation switch 150 is formed are vertically formed, the switch operation unit 400 is the clamping unit 300. When it is tilted at 90°, it is preferably formed to be tilted at 90° together with the clamping unit 300 .

Meanwhile, the suction power providing unit 500 is fixedly installed on the base 200 by the suction power providing unit bracket 520 .

In addition, it is preferable that the air flow path 510 is formed to be replaceable according to the size of the suction port 120 as a tube made of a silicone material.

In addition, the suction power providing unit 500 may set and control suction pressure setting, suction time and interval, etc. by the control unit 700 .

In addition, when the electronic cigarette 100 is a cigarette type, the air flow path 510 is coupled to the suction port 120 instead of the cigarette as shown in FIG. 6 .

Meanwhile, the charging unit 600 charges the battery 130 through the charging terminal 160 of the electronic cigarette 100 .

In this case, the charging unit 600 may be built in the control unit 700 or may be provided separately in the base 200 .

More specifically, when the charging unit 600 is built into the control unit 700, one end is connected to the control unit 700 and the other end is connected to the charging terminal 160 through the charging cable 610 to 130) can be charged.

On the other hand, the electronic cigarette testing apparatus according to the present invention is the clamping unit 300 and the switch operation unit so as to simultaneously test a plurality of electronic cigarettes on the base 200 formed in multiple stages, such as a cabinet, as shown in FIG. 8 . (400), the suction force providing unit 500, and the charging unit 600 is preferably formed in plurality, respectively.

In addition, it is preferable that the plurality of units are connected to one control unit 700 so that they can be controlled respectively.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8 , the clamping unit 300 , the switch operation unit 400 , the suction force providing unit 500 , and the charging unit 600 may each be formed in six pieces.

On the other hand, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of an electronic cigarette test method according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate a setting screen and a result screen of the display unit in the electronic cigarette test method according to an embodiment of the present invention, respectively. it is one drawing

A test method of an electronic cigarette using the electronic cigarette testing apparatus according to the present invention configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11 .

First, before performing the electronic cigarette test method according to the present invention, the setting step of mounting the electronic cigarette 100 to be tested to the electronic cigarette testing apparatus according to the present invention is as follows.

The body 110 is fixed to the clamping unit 300 so as not to flow.

At this time, the suction port 120 is connected to the suction force providing unit 500 by the air flow path 510, and the switch operation unit 400 is arranged to press or release the operation switch 150, and , the charging terminal 160 is connected to the charging unit 600 by the charging cable 610 .

Thereafter, the user sets the operating conditions of the switch operation unit 400 , the suction force providing unit 500 , and the charging unit 600 through the control unit 700 .

More specifically, the type of the electronic cigarette 100, smoking time, smoking interval time, preheating operation, termination operation, charging time, charging current, number of tests, etc. are set through the display unit 710 .

As an example, as shown in FIG. 10, if you want to test the e-cigarette 100, which is a cigarette type, set the type of the e-cigarette 100 to a cigarette type, and whether or not to operate (RUN), whether to preheat and terminate operations, and when; Select the charging time in minutes and seconds.

At this time, the operation status indicates whether to proceed with the test, and the preheating operation is performed for a time during which the heating element can be sufficiently heated to generate steam from the cigarette by the heating element 140 of the electronic cigarette 100 . The operation of heating 140 is shown.

This preheating operation may be performed by pressing the operation switch 150 for a predetermined time by the switch operation unit 400 or continuously pressing the operation switch 150 at predetermined intervals.

In addition, the termination operation represents an operation of cutting off the power of the heating element 140 on the assumption that one cigarette inserted into the electronic cigarette 100 is used up.

This termination operation may be performed by pressing the operation switch 150 for a predetermined time by the switch operation unit 400 or continuously pressing the operation switch 150 at predetermined intervals.

As described above, the electronic cigarette test method according to the present invention, which is performed after the setting is completed through the control unit 700, includes the unit smoking step (S100), the unit smoking count checking step (S200), the charging step (S300), and the total number of times. A check step (S400) is included.

More specifically, the unit smoking step (S100) includes a preheating step (S110), a smoking step (S120), a smoking stop step (S130), a smoking time check step (S140), and an end step (S150).

The preheating step ( S110 ) is a step in which the sleep mode of the e-cigarette is released according to the preheating operation as described above and preheating of the heating element is performed.

Thereafter, the smoking step (S120) is performed by the suction force providing unit 500 .

More specifically, in the smoking step (S120), it is assumed that the user sucks the e-cigarette once, and the suction power is provided through the air flow path 510 connected to the suction port 120 by the suction power providing unit 500 for a certain period of time. is to provide

At this time, depending on the model of the electronic cigarette 100, the state in which the switch operation unit 400 presses the operation switch may be performed at the same time.

For example, when set to 3 seconds as shown in FIG. 10, the suction power providing unit 500 is operated for 3 seconds to provide suction power to the electronic cigarette.

Meanwhile, in the smoking cessation step ( S130 ), suction power is not provided to the electronic cigarette for a certain period of time, assuming that the user removes the electronic cigarette from the mouth to exhale after biting the electronic cigarette and inhaling steam.

For example, if set to 5 seconds as shown in FIG. 10, the suction force providing unit 500 stops the operation for 5 seconds.

In addition, the smoking time check step (S140) is a step of confirming whether the unit smoking is completed by repeating the smoking step (S120) and the smoking stop step (S130).

In this case, the unit smoking refers to a state in which the user has continuously smoked for a predetermined period of time through the electronic cigarette.

That is, the unit smoking may be a state in which one cigarette is all smoked in the case of a cigarette-type electronic cigarette.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10, if the total time for unit smoking is set to 180 seconds, the smoking step (S120) and the smoking stop step (S130) are repeated for 180 seconds, and 180 seconds or more In this case, the end step (S150) is performed.

The terminating step (S150) is a step of terminating the power of the electronic cigarette 100 in order to block the operation of shutting off the power of the heating element 140 as described above.

More specifically, the end step (S150) may be performed by pressing the operation switch 150 by the switch operation unit 400 for a predetermined time or by continuously pressing the operation switch 150 at predetermined intervals.

As described above, when the unit smoking step (S100) is completed, the unit smoking step (S100) is repeated for a preset number of unit smoking.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the number of repetitions, that is, the number of repetitions of unit smoking is set to 1, if the unit smoking step (S100) is performed once, it is determined in the unit smoking number check step (S200) and the A charging step (S300) is performed.

As another example, when the number of repetitions of unit smoking is set to 5, when the unit smoking step (S100) is performed once, the unit smoking number check step (S200) is performed and the unit smoking step (S100) is performed again.

In this case, the waiting time may be separately set between the unit smoking steps ( S100 ).

On the other hand, in the charging step (S300), when the unit smoking step (S100) is performed as many times as the number of repetitions of the unit smoking preset in the unit smoking number check step (S200) is performed, the charging of the electronic cigarette is performed by the charging unit 600 This is the step that takes place

More preferably, the charging current in the charging step (S300) may be stored in units of seconds.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10 , when the charging time is set to 5 minutes, the battery 130 is charged by the charging unit 600 for 5 minutes, and then the total number of times checking step (S400) is performed. do.

If the total number of repetitions is set to 1000 as shown in FIG. 10, the unit smoking step (S100), the unit smoking number check step (S200), and the charging step (S300) are sequentially repeated 1000 times.

At this time, when the unit smoking step (S100), the unit smoking number check step (S200), and the charging step (S300) are repeatedly performed, the standby time may be set separately.

As described above, when the unit smoking step (S100), the unit smoking number check step (S200), and the charging step (S300) are sequentially repeated 1000 times, the test by the electronic cigarette test method according to the present invention is terminated.

Accordingly, the durability and performance of various types of e-cigarettes can be tested in one device through the e-cigarette test method according to the present invention.

On the other hand, when the test subject is a disposable electronic cigarette in the electronic cigarette test method according to the present invention, the preheating step (S110), the charging step (S300), and the total number checking step (S400) are preferably omitted.

In addition, in the e-cigarette test method according to the present invention, when the test subject is a liquid e-cigarette, between the unit smoking step (S100) and the unit smoking frequency check step (S200), the liquid essence ( A liquid phase supply step in which L) is supplied may be added.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11 through the display unit 710, the electronic cigarette testing apparatus according to the present invention may force stop (STOP) or initialize (CLR) while performing the electronic cigarette test method as described above. there is.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the illustrated drawings, but the present invention is not limited by the embodiments and drawings disclosed in this specification, and various methods can be obtained by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention. It is obvious that variations can be made.

In addition, although the effects according to the configuration of the present invention have not been explicitly described and described while describing the embodiments of the present invention, it is natural that the effects predictable by the configuration should also be recognized.

L. Liquid Essence
100. Electronic Cigarettes
110. Body
120. Intake
130. Battery
140. Heating element
150. Operation switch
160. Charging terminal
200. Bass
300. Clamping unit
310. Clamping unit base
311. Seating part
312. Bass Rib
313. Lock
320. Spindle
321. Handle
322. Clamping plate
400. Switch operation unit
410. Switch operation unit bracket
500. Suction power supply unit
510. Air flow path
520. Suction power supply unit bracket
600. Charging unit
610. Charging cable
700. Control
710. Display unit
800. Liquid supply unit
810. Liquid oil
S100. unit smoking stage
S110. preheat stage
S120. smoking stage
S130. smoking cessation stage
S140. Smoking time check step
S150. end stage
S200. Unit smoking frequency check step
S300. charging stage
S400. Check the total number of times

Claims (10)

In the electronic cigarette test apparatus comprising an intake port and an operation switch formed on one side, a battery and a heating element are built-in, an operation switch is provided outside, and a charging terminal for charging the battery,
a clamping unit for fixing the body of the electronic cigarette;
a switch operation unit for operating the operation switch;
a suction power providing unit coupled to the suction port to provide a suction power;
a charging unit coupled to the charging terminal to charge the battery; and
A control unit for controlling the switch operation unit, the suction force providing unit, and the charging unit, respectively; including,
The clamping unit is formed so that the suction port is tilted by 90° and is coupled to the base,
The clamping unit is
a clamping unit base having base ribs formed on both sides of the seating part on which the electronic cigarette is placed and the seating part, and coupled to the base; and
A spindle having a handle formed on one end and a clamping plate formed on the other end so that the clamping plate is movable while in contact with the seating portion, the spindle coupled to the clamping unit base;
The clamping unit base further includes a locking part for preventing rotation of the spindle,
Further comprising a liquid supply unit for supplying the liquid essence to the inside of the e-cigarette,
The switch operation unit is coupled by the clamping unit base or a switch operation unit bracket coupled to the base so that the position can be adjusted to face the operation switch,
The switch operation unit is formed of a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder to which a solenoid valve is applied, and a mechanical cylinder to which a motor is applied to press or release the operation switch,
A pump for providing pneumatic pressure of the switch operation unit is built in the control unit or is provided separately in the base,
The electronic cigarette has a surface on which the suction port is formed and a surface on which the operation switch is formed so that the switch operation unit is tilted by 90° together with the clamping unit when the clamping unit is tilted by 90°. Electronic cigarette testing device.
delete delete delete delete The method of claim 1,
The suction power providing unit is an electronic cigarette testing device coupled to the suction port by an air flow path made of a silicone material.
In the electronic cigarette test method using an electronic cigarette testing device having an intake port and an operation switch formed on one side, a battery and a heating element are built-in, and an operation switch is provided on the outside,
a unit smoking step of providing suction power to the suction port at preset time intervals;
a unit smoking count checking step of repeatedly performing the unit smoking step when the number of unit smoking steps actually performed is less than the number of unit smoking steps by comparing the preset number of unit smoking steps with the number of actually performed unit smoking steps;
a charging step of charging the battery when the number of unit smoking actually performed in the unit smoking number check step is equal to or greater than a preset number of unit smoking steps; and
Comparing the preset number of times of charging and the number of actually performed charging, if the number of times actually performed is less than the preset number of charging, the total number of times checking step of repeatedly performing the unit smoking step and the charging step;
The unit smoking step is
a preheating step of preheating the heating element by manipulating the operation switch;
a smoking step of providing suction power to the suction port for a preset time;
a smoking stop step of stopping providing suction power for a preset time when the smoking step is completed; and
a smoking time check step of repeatedly performing the preheating step, the smoking step, and the smoking stop step for a preset time;
Further comprising a liquid supply step of supplying a liquid essence to the inside of the electronic cigarette between the unit smoking step and the unit smoking number check step,
The electronic cigarette test device,
A suction port and an operation switch formed on one side are formed, a battery and a heating element are built-in, an operation switch is provided outside, and a charging terminal for charging the battery is provided,
a clamping unit for fixing the body of the electronic cigarette;
a switch operation unit for operating the operation switch;
a suction power providing unit coupled to the suction port to provide a suction power;
a charging unit coupled to the charging terminal to charge the battery; and
A control unit for controlling the switch operation unit, the suction force providing unit, and the charging unit, respectively; including,
The clamping unit is formed so that the suction port is tilted by 90° and is coupled to the base,
The clamping unit is
a clamping unit base having base ribs formed on both sides of the seating part on which the electronic cigarette is placed and the seating part, and coupled to the base; and
A spindle having a handle formed on one end and a clamping plate formed on the other end so that the clamping plate is movable while in contact with the seating portion, the spindle coupled to the clamping unit base;
The clamping unit base further includes a locking part for preventing rotation of the spindle,
Further comprising a liquid supply unit for supplying the liquid essence to the inside of the e-cigarette,
The switch operation unit is coupled by the clamping unit base or a switch operation unit bracket coupled to the base so that the position can be adjusted to face the operation switch,
The switch operation unit is formed of a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder to which a solenoid valve is applied, and a mechanical cylinder to which a motor is applied to press or release the operation switch,
A pump for providing pneumatic pressure of the switch operation unit is built in the control unit or is provided separately in the base,
The electronic cigarette has a surface on which the suction port is formed and a surface on which the operation switch is formed so that the switch operation unit is tilted by 90° together with the clamping unit when the clamping unit is tilted by 90°. E-cigarette test method.
delete delete 8. The method of claim 7,
When the unit smoking step is performed two or more times, the method further comprising the step of waiting for a preset time interval between the unit smoking steps.

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