KR20160020112A - System for Producing Liquid of Electric Cigarette Automatically According Selection of User and Method for Producing the Same Automatically - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system for automatically producing an electric cigarette liquid according to the selection of a user, and a method for automatically producing the same, and more specifically, to a system for automatically producing electric cigarette liquid according to the selection of a user and a method for automatically producing the same, to produce electric cigarette liquids having different tastes according to the selection of a user. The system for automatically producing electric cigarette liquids includes: a selection module (14) accessible from connection devices (11a, 11b-11K) to select a liquid ingredient; a connection module (15) connected to the selection module (14); a setting module (16) for determining an operation mode according the liquid ingredient selected by the selection module (14); a mixing module (17) having at least one syringe operated according to the operation mode determined by the setting module (16); and a packing module (18) for packing liquid mixed by the mixing module (17). The selection module (14) has a predetermined ingredient list, and operation modes of the connection module (15) and the setting module (16) are determined according to the ingredient selected from the ingredient list.

Description

Technical Field [0001] The present invention relates to an automatic manufacturing system of an electronic cigarette liquid by a user selection, and an automatic manufacturing method thereof,

The present invention relates to a system for automatically manufacturing an electronic cigarette liquid by user selection and a method for manufacturing the electronic cigarette liquid phase, and more particularly, The present invention relates to an automatic manufacturing system and a manufacturing method thereof.

Electronic cigarette refers to an electronic device that vaporizes a liquid by electric power supplied from a battery and makes it possible to inhale. Various forms of electronic cigarettes are known in the art. A variety of flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, grape, herb or coffee may be added to the liquid phase used for electronic cigarettes and nicotine may additionally be included. Thus, the liquid phase of the electronic cigarette exhibits various flavors depending on the amount of the added flavor or amount of nicotine.

Patent Publication No. 10-2010-0034029 comprises a composition comprising oxygen, nicotine or a nicotine derivative or a salt thereof and a solvent and the solvent is composed of an alcohol, a glycol, a glycol ether, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, glycerol and ethanol, An antioxidant, an essential oil, a flavor, an aroma component and / or a cognitive function-improving additive.

Patent Registration No. 10-1208473 discloses a liquid composition comprising propylene glycol, glycerin, edible alcohols and water; The liquid composition contains carbon dioxide dissolved at a saturation concentration of 80% or more, and the content of the water in the total composition including the liquid composition and the carbon dioxide is 5 to 30% by volume. .

Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0040418 discloses an electronic cigarette cartridge in which an aqueous solution is mixed with silver nitrate, chlorogenic acid, luteolin, inositol, saponin, tannic acid, flavonoid, recovery gene, momodicarglycoside, A method for producing an aqueous solution for aqueous solution is disclosed.

The prior art or techniques related to the liquid phase of known electronic cigarettes do not disclose a method by which various types of liquid phases can be produced. And does not disclose a method of producing a liquid phase in which a taste can be selected by a user.

The present invention is intended to propose a new liquid phase production method not disclosed in the prior art and has the following purpose.

Patent Publication No. 10-2010-0034029 (published by Kind Consumer Limited, Mar. 31, 2010) Inhalable composition containing nicotine Patent Registration No. 10-1208473 (published by Jangnam Sook, December 05, 2012) Patent Document 1: JP-A-10-2013-0040418 (published by NAG Nurning Co., Ltd., April 24, 2013) Method for producing aqueous solution for electronic cigarette cartridge and aqueous solution thereof

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an automatic manufacturing system of an electronic cigarette liquid phase by user selection so that a liquid phase can be manufactured by a user's choice, and an automatic manufacturing method thereof.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an automated manufacturing system for an electronic cigarette liquid phase comprises a selection module accessible from a connected device and selecting a liquid phase component; A connection module connected to the selection module; A setting module for determining an operation mode according to the liquid component selected from the selection module; A mixing module having at least one syringe that operates according to the operating method determined in the setting module; And a packing module for packing the mixed liquid in the mixing module, wherein the selection module has a predetermined component list, and the operation of the connection module and the setting module is determined according to the selected component in the component list.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mixing module includes a control unit, a component database which receives the components of the selection module from the control unit, a transfer unit in which the transfer mode is determined according to the information transferred from the component database, At least one syringe actuated by the base unit and a base unit providing the predetermined component.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a method of manufacturing a liquid phase of an electronic cigarette comprises the steps of: a purchaser connecting to an order server through a connected device; Determining whether to allow access to the requester and providing component data; Selecting from the component data the user at least one component; Determining whether or not the selected component can be blended; Transmitting the selected component to a control unit to calculate an operation algorithm of the syringe; And moving the syringe according to the operating algorithm to form the selected component.

The automated manufacturing system according to the present invention allows a user to order liquids according to his or her preferences, thereby allowing liquids to be manufactured and delivered to the user. Also, the manufacturing method according to the present invention can improve the productivity by automation of the liquid phase. In addition, the manufacturing method according to the present invention allows the ordering and manufacturing to be carried out by a single system, thereby reducing the production cost.

1 shows an embodiment of a liquid phase automatic manufacturing system according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of a mixing module that can be applied to a liquid phase automated manufacturing system according to the present invention.
FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate an embodiment of a liquid phase production apparatus that can be applied to a liquid phase automatic manufacturing system according to the present invention.
Fig. 4 shows an embodiment of a method for automatically producing a liquid phase according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In the following description, components having the same reference numerals in different drawings have similar functions, so that they will not be described repeatedly unless necessary for an understanding of the invention, and the known components will be briefly described or omitted. However, It should not be understood as being excluded from the embodiment of Fig.

1 shows an embodiment of a liquid phase automatic manufacturing system according to the present invention.

The automated manufacturing system according to the present invention comprises a selection module (14) accessible from the connected devices (11a, 11b to 11k) and selecting a liquid phase component; A connection module 15 connected to the selection module 14; A setting module (16) for determining an operation mode according to the liquid component selected from the selection module (14); A mixing module (17) having at least one syringe operated according to the operating method determined in the setting module (16); And a packing module (18) for packing the mixed liquid in the mixing module (17), the selection module (14) having a predetermined component list, the connection modules (15) and The manner of operation of the setting module 16 is determined.

The liquid phase automatic manufacturing system according to the present invention can be applied to the production of a liquid phase for electronic cigarettes. The liquid phase for the electronic cigarette can be made by adding a flavoring such as chocolate, vanilla, fruit or coffee flavor to a base solution such as water, propylene glycol or vegetable glycerin. If necessary, nicotine may or may not be added and various kinds of inhalable flavors may be added. The system according to the present invention can be applied to the production of any kind of liquid phase for electronic cigarettes.

The connected devices 11a and 11b to 11K may be any electronic device capable of connecting to the Internet through wired / wireless communication such as a personal computer, a smart phone, a notebook or a dedicated terminal. The user can access the automatic manufacturing system via the Internet or other suitable relay means using the connected devices 11a, 11b to 11k. An authentication server 13 may be installed to determine whether the user is allowed to access. The authentication server 13 may determine whether to connect or not in any manner known in the art and may determine whether to connect in a rotational subscription mode, for example.

If the connection is allowed, the user accesses the selection module 14. The selection module 14 may have component data for the user to select the desired liquid phase. The selection module 14 may, for example, provide the user with a list of components and the user may select the components he or she desires from the list of components on a mouse, keyboard or touch. Selection module 14 may have component data and simulated composite data. The ingredient data may have a base solution list, an added flavor list, and a nicotine selection item. If each list is provided to the user, a description and tolerance for each component may be presented. For example, each component may be presented in a table structure, and the user may be presented with a description and a tolerance when they touch each table. The simulated composite data is intended to present the effect to the user when the user-selected component is added. The user can confirm the synthesis result of the component selected by the user from the simulation synthesis data and modify the component or amount as needed. When the component selection is completed in this way, the connection module 15 can be connected. By separately forming the selection module 14 and the connection module 15, it is possible to connect a large number of persons to the selection module 14 and make selection, and each selected user can select different setting modules (16). The setting module 16 may have a sub-setting module classified according to the type of the base solution or the selection of nicotine, and the connection module 15 may be connected to different sub-setting modules according to the user's selection. Also, when a plurality of setting modules 16 are installed, the connection module 15 can select any one setting module 16 appropriate for the situation of the setting module 16. A blending list can be created according to the user's selection in the selection module 14 and the connection module 15 can select the appropriate setting module 16 according to the blending list.

The setting module 16 may have an operating algorithm and the operating algorithm may be determined based on the degree of syringe movement. According to the present invention, the positions of the base solution and the respective fractions can be fixed at predetermined positions. Then, the syringe moves to extract and mix the respective base solutions and fragrances. Therefore, the level of movement of the cylinder can affect the manufacturing efficiency. The setting module 16 determines an operation algorithm by calculating an optimal moving method of the syringe based on the user's selected component. And the determined operation algorithm may be transmitted to the mixing module 17. [

The mixing module 17 may comprise at least one syringe and an ingredient storage container in which each component is stored. The syringe can be moved to the component storage container where each component is stored based on the operation algorithm. And a predetermined amount can be extracted according to the mixing list. And finally, when all the components are extracted, mixed components can be injected into the liquid bottle and the liquid phase is formed. A stirring unit may be installed in the syringe as necessary. The agitating unit may be, for example, a rotating wing and may operate prior to injection of the extracted components into the liquid bottle or may operate in the extraction process of the respective components.

When the liquid phase is made in the mixing module 17, the liquid phase bottle can be transferred to the packing module 18. The packing module 18 may include, for example, a list storing unit and a printing unit, and the list storing unit may receive a list of the purchasers from the selecting module 14. [ The printing unit can then print on the appropriate labels, such as the orderer, order number, shipping address or liquid type. The liquid bottles packed in the packing module 18 can be transferred to the delivery module 19 and the delivery module 19 can be packed to align the liquid bottles to be delivered.

The packing module 18 or the delivery module 19 may be various devices known in the art.

As described above, the manufacturing system according to the present invention allows the liquid phase for electronic cigarettes to be made according to the user's choice. And the liquid phase can be made through an automated process. Automated processes include a series of continuous processes from liquid ordering to delivery. In the manufacturing process, the mixing module 17 may mix the liquid phase in various ways.

2 shows an embodiment of a mixing module 17 which can be applied to a liquid phase automatic manufacturing system according to the present invention.

2, the mixing module 17 includes a control unit 21, a component database 23 receiving the components of the selection module 17 from the control unit 21, At least one syringe 222 operated by the control of the transfer unit 24, and a base unit 25 providing a predetermined component. The control unit 21 can be part of the manufacturing system described above or can be placed independently in the mixing module 17. The control unit 21 may be in any form known in the art to control the overall operation of the mixing module 17 and to control the connection with other modules.

The syringes 221, 222, and 223 may have a suitable structure capable of quantitative extraction by an apparatus for extracting a component, and may have a structure similar to a syringe, for example. A stirring unit may be installed inside the syringes 221, 222, 223, and the stirring unit may be a rotary, for example, operated by a device such as a motor. The syllables 221, 222 and 223 can be installed to be movable along the XYZ-axis by a transfer unit 24 such as a robot arm and the operation of the robot arm can be controlled by the control unit 21 have.

The control unit 21 stores the mixture list generated in the selection module described in the embodiment of Fig. 1 in the component database 23 and controls the operation of the transfer unit 24 according to the operation algorithm created in the setting module . Each of the syringes 221, 222, and 223 may be separately operated to mix one liquid phase, or the different syringes 221, 222, and 223 may operate together to mix one liquid phase.

The liquid phase of the electronic cigarette may comprise water, propylene glycol or vegetable glycerin as the base solution. Therefore, such a solution is advantageously filled in the liquid bottle in advance. Alternatively, such a solution may be advantageously packed in a liquid bottle through a separate mixing unit. For this purpose, a base unit 25 may be provided.

The liquid bottle in which the mixed liquid phase is to be filled can be placed in the base unit 25 and a predetermined amount of water, propylene glycol or vegetable glycerin in the base unit 25 can be filled in the liquid bottle. And the liquid bottle can be conveyed by the conveyor and conveyed to the mixing unit 26. Syringes 221, 222, and 223 having fragrance components can be transferred to the mixing unit 26, and the mixed fragrance can be injected into the liquid bottle. And the mixing unit 26 may have a stirring device and may have, for example, a lid fixing device. The liquid bottle having the liquid mixture finally mixed in the mixing unit 26 can be transferred to the verification unit 27. [ The verification unit 27 can finally verify whether the customer's identity or component is consistent and the verified liquid bottle can then be transmitted to the packing module 28. [ The packing module 28 means the same device as the packing module described in the embodiment of Fig.

As described above, the mixing module 17 can produce a liquid phase using extraction and mixing of components by syringe.

FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate an embodiment of a liquid phase production apparatus that can be applied to a liquid phase automatic manufacturing system according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3A, a plurality of component supply units 311 may be disposed in the component storage unit 312. Each component supply unit 311 can supply a predetermined component and can be connected to the component storage tank 313. The syringes 32 can be moved to the respective component supply units 311 by the transfer unit. The transfer unit for transferring the syringe 32 to a predetermined position includes a first direction guide 36, a second direction guide 37 for moving the first direction guide in a second direction that is different from the first direction, And a vertical movement shaft 371 for vertical movement of the syringe 32. [

The liquid bottle B can be moved along the conveying conveyor 34 and fixed to the fixing jig 341. [ The syringe 32 moves to a predetermined position for mixing the liquid phase, and a predetermined positive component can be extracted from the component supply unit 311. [ When a predetermined amount of the predetermined component is extracted, the liquid phase may be injected into the liquid bottle B fixed to the fixed jig 341. The base solution such as water, propylene glycol or vegetable glycerin may be introduced into the liquid bottle B in advance through the solution supply unit 331 disposed in the solution storage unit 332 or may be introduced using the syringe 32 . The liquid bottle B into which all predetermined components have been introduced can be transferred to the verification unit. Sludge cleaning units 35a and 35b may be provided as needed. The sludge cleaning units 35a and 35b are used for cleaning the syringe 32 before the mixed liquid phase is put into the liquid bottle B and then the new liquid is extracted again. 2 < / RTI > syringe cleaning unit 35b.

In the illustrated embodiment, the liquid phase is mixed in such a manner that each syringe 32 is moved to the component supply unit 311 in which the respective components are stored, and a predetermined amount is extracted and mixed. The number of the syringes 34 may be plural, and one syringe 32 mixes the liquid phase to be injected into one liquid bottle (B).

According to the present invention, each syringe 32 has different components and can be moved to the liquid bottle B to mix the liquid phase.

Referring to FIG. 3B, the syringe 32 may have a predetermined component and the syringe 32 may be connected to a supply tank having a predetermined component. The movement of the syringe 32 may be performed in the same or similar manner as the embodiment shown in FIG. 3A. The liquid bottle B can be moved along the conveying conveyor 34 and the base solution can be pre-filled in the liquid bottle B as required. The liquid bottle B can be moved to a predetermined position of the liquid supply module 30 along the conveying conveyor 34 and the batch conveyor 345. [ The liquid supply module 30 can be installed in the elevating unit and the moving jig 33a and 33b can be moved up and down by the elevating unit. A fixing hole bracket 381 may be provided on the upper side of the liquid supply module 30. The fixing hole bracket 381 may have a structure capable of fixing the respective liquid bottles B and an inlet may be formed above the fixing hole bracket 381.

The liquid bottle B moved by the batch conveyor 345 can be fixed to the moving jigs 33a and 33b and the moving jigs 33a and 33b are moved upward by the elevating unit to move the fixed hole bracket 381, As shown in FIG. When the liquid bottle B is fixed to the fixing hole bracket 381, the syringe 32 having a predetermined component moves to the fixed hole bracket 381, and a predetermined positive component can be injected into the liquid bottle B. When the components for all of the liquid bottles B are completed, the movable jigs 33a and 33b can be moved downward again. Thereafter, the liquid bottle B is transferred to the verification unit so that it can be detected whether or not a defect exists.

The mixing of the liquid phase can be performed in various ways and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown.

Hereinafter, a method for producing a liquid phase according to the present invention will be described.

Fig. 4 shows an embodiment of a method for automatically producing a liquid phase according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, a method for automatically manufacturing a liquid phase according to the present invention includes the steps of: (P31) connecting a purchaser to an order server through a connected device; (P32) determining whether or not the connection to the purchaser is permitted (P32) and providing component data (P33); Selecting (P34) the user from the component data for at least one component; Determining whether the selected component is blendable (P35); Transmitting the selected component to the control unit to calculate an operation algorithm of the syringe (P36); And a step (P37) of moving the syringe according to the operation algorithm to form the selected component.

For the production of the liquid phase according to the present invention, the purchaser can connect the liquid phase to the management server for manufacturing by using, for example, a personal computer, a mobile device such as a smart phone, or a suitable connection device capable of wireless communication. The management server can be connected to the Internet and the purchaser can access the management server via the Internet (P31). The management server may authenticate the user when there is a connection request, and the authentication may be performed by a subscription method (P32). If authenticated, the purchaser can connect to the management server and move to the screen for liquid ordering. When moving to the screen for liquid ordering, the user may be provided with the ingredient data (P34). The component data may include base solutions such as water, propylene glycol or vegetable glycerin, nicotine or fragrance. If the purchaser chooses each ingredient for mixing of the liquid, a description of the ingredient will appear and the acceptable range of the ingredient may be presented. And combinable components can be provided. The component data may include a predetermined mixed component. The mixed component may be a mixture of at least two components or may be a final mixed component. The component data may be provided in various ways and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown. Mixture component data may be generated when the user selects the amount of each component and each component. Then, it is judged whether or not the blend component data made by the purchaser can be blended (P35). If it is determined that compounding is not possible (NO), the component may be selected again (P34). On the other hand, if it is determined that blending is possible (YES), the mixed component data can be transmitted to the control unit (P36). The control unit may store the related information while giving the unique code when the mixed component data is transmitted, and may create an operation algorithm based on the mixed component data. The operating algorithm can determine the amount of each component while determining how the syringe moves. Thereafter, the syringe may be moved according to the operating algorithm and the liquid phase may be mixed (P37). The liquid bottles into which each liquid or mixed liquid phase is injected may have a unique code and may be combined with the unique code assigned to the mixed constituent data. When the mixed liquid phase is injected into the liquid bottle, a liquid phase for the electronic cigarette is produced. Thereafter, defects and inherent codes for liquid bottles can be identified (P38). When the confirmation is completed, the liquid bottle can be discharged for packing.

The liquid phase for the electronic cigarette can be mixed in various ways and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown.

The automated manufacturing system according to the present invention allows a user to order liquids according to his or her preferences, thereby allowing liquids to be manufactured and delivered to the user. Also, the manufacturing method according to the present invention can improve the productivity by automation of the liquid phase. In addition, the manufacturing method according to the present invention allows the ordering and manufacturing to be carried out by a single system, thereby reducing the production cost.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention . The invention is not limited by these variations and modifications, but is limited only by the claims appended hereto.

11a, 11b, 11K: connection device 12: Internet
13: Authentication server 14: Selection module
15: connection module 16: setting mollusk
17: Mixing module 18: Packing module
19: Delivery module 21: Control unit
23: Component database 24: Transfer unit
25: base unit 26: mixing unit
27: verification unit 28: packing module
30: liquid phase supply module 32: syringe
33a, 33b: moving jig 34: conveying conveyor
35a, 35b: cleaning unit 36: first direction guide
37: second direction guide 222: syringe
311: component supply unit 312: component storage unit
313: Component storage tank 341: Fixing jig
371: Up-and-down moving shaft 381: Fixing hole bracket

Claims (3)

A selection module (14) accessible from the connected devices (11a, 11b to 11K) and selecting a liquid phase component;
A connection module 15 connected to the selection module 14;
A setting module (16) for determining an operation mode according to the liquid component selected from the selection module (14);
A mixing module (17) having at least one syringe operated according to the operating method determined in the setting module (16); And
And a packing module (18) for packing the mixed liquid in the mixing module (17)
Characterized in that the selection module (14) has a predetermined component list and the operating mode of the connection module (15) and the setting module (16) is determined according to the component selected in the component list. Automated manufacturing system. The mixing module (17) according to claim 1, wherein the mixing module (17) comprises a control unit (21), a component database (23) for receiving components of the selection module (17) Characterized in that it comprises a transfer unit (24) in which the transfer mode is determined, at least one syringe (222) operated by control of the transfer unit (24) and a base unit (25) Automatic control system of electronic cigarette liquid. A method for automatically producing an electronic cigarette liquid phase,
Connecting the ordering server to the ordering server through the connected equipment;
Determining whether to allow access to the requester and providing component data;
Selecting from the component data the user at least one component;
Determining whether or not the selected component can be blended;
Transmitting the selected component to a control unit to calculate an operation algorithm of the syringe; And
And moving the syringe according to the operating algorithm to blend the selected components.

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