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TW202041161A
TW202041161A TW109109211A TW109109211A TW202041161A TW 202041161 A TW202041161 A TW 202041161A TW 109109211 A TW109109211 A TW 109109211A TW 109109211 A TW109109211 A TW 109109211A TW 202041161 A TW202041161 A TW 202041161A
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A heat not burn device is described. The heat not burn device is configured to control the operation of the heat not burn device based on a measurement of ambient temperature

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吸煙替代系統Smoking Alternative System

本發明與吸煙替代系統相關,且特別是(然而非專門地)與加熱不燃燒設備相關。本發明也與用於基於測量到的環境溫度來控制加熱不燃燒設備的操作的方法相關。The present invention is related to smoking replacement systems, and particularly (but not exclusively) related to heat-not-burn appliances. The present invention is also related to a method for controlling the operation of a heat-not-burn device based on the measured ambient temperature.

普遍認為吸煙草使吸煙者暴露於潛在有害物質。普遍認為,大量的潛在有害物質是透過由煙草的燃燒及/或燃燒引起的熱量以及煙草的煙本身中燃燒的煙草成分而產生的。It is generally believed that smoking grass exposes smokers to potentially harmful substances. It is generally believed that a large amount of potentially harmful substances are produced through the heat caused by the burning and/or burning of tobacco and the burning tobacco components in the tobacco smoke itself.

常規的易燃吸煙製品(例如香煙)一般包括圓柱形的煙草桿且通常也包括圓柱形的濾嘴,圓柱形的煙草桿包括被包裝紙環繞的煙絲,濾嘴與包裹的煙草桿呈鄰接關係地軸向對準。濾嘴一般包括被塞套圍束的過濾材料。包裹的煙草桿及濾嘴藉由包裹的接裝紙帶接合在一起,接裝紙帶圍束濾嘴的整個長度及包裹的煙草桿的相鄰部分。此種常規香煙是藉由點燃與濾嘴相對的端部及燃燒煙草桿來使用的。吸煙者藉由在香煙的口部端或濾嘴端進行抽吸來將主流煙接收到它們的口部中。Conventional flammable smoking products (such as cigarettes) generally include cylindrical tobacco rods and usually also cylindrical filters. Cylindrical tobacco rods include shredded tobacco surrounded by wrapping paper, and the filter is adjacent to the wrapped tobacco rod. Align the ground axis. Filters generally include filter material enclosed by a plug sleeve. The wrapped tobacco rod and the filter are joined together by a wrapped tipping paper tape, which wraps the entire length of the filter and the adjacent part of the wrapped tobacco rod. This conventional cigarette is used by igniting the end opposite to the filter and burning the tobacco rod. Smokers receive mainstream smoke into their mouths by smoking at the mouth end or filter end of the cigarette.

已知有機材料(例如煙草)的燃燒會產生焦油及其他潛在有害的副產物。已經提出了各種吸煙替代系統(或「替代吸煙系統」)以避免吸煙草。It is known that the burning of organic materials (such as tobacco) produces tar and other potentially harmful by-products. Various smoking alternative systems (or "alternative smoking systems") have been proposed to avoid smoking grass.

此類吸煙替代系統可以形成尼古丁替代療法的一部分,此療法針對的是希望停止吸煙且克服對尼古丁的依賴的人。This type of smoking replacement system can form part of nicotine replacement therapy, which is aimed at people who want to stop smoking and overcome their dependence on nicotine.

吸煙替代系統包括電子系統,電子系統藉由產生煙霧(也稱為「蒸氣」)容許使用者模擬吸煙的動作,此煙霧透過口部(吸入)抽吸到肺部中隨後呼出。吸入的煙霧一般帶有尼古丁及/或調味劑,其不具有或具有較少的與傳統吸煙相關聯的氣味及健康風險。Smoking alternative systems include electronic systems that allow users to simulate smoking by generating smoke (also called "vapor"). The smoke is drawn into the lungs through the mouth (inhalation) and then exhaled. Inhaled smoke generally contains nicotine and/or flavoring agents, which do not have or have less odor and health risks associated with traditional smoking.

總體而言,吸煙替代系統旨在提供吸煙儀式的替代品,同時將類似的體驗提供給使用者及向有傳統吸煙及易燃煙草產品的經驗的彼等人提供滿足感。一些吸煙替代系統使用吸煙替代製品(也稱為「耗材」),此吸煙替代製品被設計為類似於呈圓柱形的形式且在一端處具有煙嘴口的傳統香煙。In general, the smoking substitution system aims to provide alternatives to smoking rituals, while at the same time providing a similar experience to users and providing satisfaction to those who have experience in traditional smoking and flammable tobacco products. Some smoking replacement systems use smoking replacement products (also called "consumables") that are designed to resemble traditional cigarettes that are cylindrical in form and have a mouthpiece at one end.

在過去幾年中,吸煙替代系統的普及及使用迅速增長。儘管原本是作為協助希望戒去吸煙草的習慣性吸煙者的輔助來銷售的,但消費者越來越將吸煙替代系統視為合乎需要的生活風格配件。In the past few years, the popularity and use of smoking alternative systems has grown rapidly. Although originally marketed as an aid to habitual smokers who wish to quit smoking, consumers increasingly regard the smoking alternative system as a desirable lifestyle accessory.

存在許多不同範疇的吸煙替代系統,每種均利用不同的吸煙替代方法。There are many different types of smoking replacement systems, each using a different method of smoking replacement.

一種用於吸煙替代系統的方法是所謂的加熱煙草(「HT」)方法,其中將煙草(而不是「電子液體」)加熱或加溫以釋放蒸氣。HT也稱為「加熱不燃燒」(「HNB」)。煙草可以是煙葉或重組的煙草。蒸氣可以含有尼古丁及/或調味劑。在HT方法中,意圖是,將煙草加熱但不點燃,即煙草並不經歷燃燒。One method used for smoking alternative systems is the so-called heated tobacco ("HT") method, in which tobacco (rather than "e-liquid") is heated or warmed to release vapor. HT is also called "heat not burn" ("HNB"). The tobacco can be tobacco leaf or reconstituted tobacco. The vapor may contain nicotine and/or flavoring agents. In the HT method, the intention is that the tobacco is heated but not ignited, that is, the tobacco does not experience combustion.

典型的HT吸煙替代系統可以包括設備及耗材。耗材可以包括煙草材料。可以將設備及耗材配置為實體耦接在一起。使用時,可以藉由設備的加熱元件向煙草材料賦予熱,其中通過煙草材料的空氣流使得煙草材料中的成分作為蒸氣釋放。蒸氣也可以由煙草材料中的載體(此載體可以例如包括丙二醇及/或植物甘油)及從煙草所釋放的額外的揮發性化合物所形成。釋放的蒸氣可以夾帶在抽吸通過煙草的空氣流中。A typical HT smoking replacement system can include equipment and consumables. The consumable may include tobacco material. The equipment and consumables can be configured to be physically coupled together. In use, the heating element of the device can be used to impart heat to the tobacco material, wherein the air flow through the tobacco material causes the components in the tobacco material to be released as vapor. The vapor may also be formed by a carrier in the tobacco material (this carrier may, for example, include propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycerin) and additional volatile compounds released from the tobacco. The released vapor can be entrained in the air stream drawn through the tobacco.

隨著蒸氣從汽化位置穿過耗材(夾帶在空氣流中)到耗材的出口(例如煙嘴口),蒸氣冷卻及冷凝而形成煙霧以供使用者吸入。煙霧通常將含有揮發性化合物。As the vapor passes through the consumable (entrained in the air stream) from the vaporization position to the outlet of the consumable (such as the mouthpiece of the cigarette holder), the vapor cools and condenses to form smoke for the user to inhale. Smoke will usually contain volatile compounds.

在HT吸煙替代系統中,認為加熱而不是點燃煙草材料造成較少或較小量的通常在吸煙期間產生的更有害的化合物。從而,HT方法可以減少可能透過煙草的點燃、燃燒、及熱解劣化引起的氣味及/或健康風險。In the HT smoking replacement system, it is believed that heating rather than igniting the tobacco material causes fewer or smaller amounts of the more harmful compounds that are usually produced during smoking. Thus, the HT method can reduce the odor and/or health risks that may be caused by the ignition, combustion, and pyrolysis degradation of tobacco.

可能需要吸煙替代系統(特別是HT吸煙替代系統)的改善設計以增強使用者體驗及改善HT吸煙替代系統的功能。It may be necessary to improve the design of smoking replacement systems (especially HT smoking replacement systems) to enhance user experience and improve the function of HT smoking replacement systems.

鑑於上述考量設計了本揭示內容。This disclosure is designed in view of the above considerations.

從最廣泛的意義上講,本發明與一種加熱不燃燒設備及一種基於環境溫度來控制加熱不燃燒設備的操作的方法相關。In the broadest sense, the present invention is related to a heat-not-burn device and a method of controlling the operation of the heat-not-burn device based on the ambient temperature.

依據本發明的第一態樣,一種加熱不燃燒設備包括:加熱器,用於加熱煙霧形成基材;環境溫度感測器,用於針對設備進行環境溫度測量;及控制器,被配置為在至少兩個操作模式下操作加熱器,其中控制器被配置為至少基於環境溫度測量來停用至少兩個操作模式中的至少一者。According to a first aspect of the present invention, a heating and non-combustion device includes: a heater for heating a smoke forming substrate; an ambient temperature sensor for measuring the ambient temperature of the device; and a controller configured to The heater is operated in at least two operating modes, wherein the controller is configured to deactivate at least one of the at least two operating modes based at least on ambient temperature measurement.

現將列出可選的特徵。這些特徵單獨地可適用或者與任何態樣任何組合地可適用。The optional features will now be listed. These features are applicable individually or in any combination with any aspect.

可選地,至少兩個操作模式包括高溫操作模式及低溫操作模式,其中在高溫操作模式下將加熱器維持在較高的溫度下,且在低溫操作模式下將加熱器維持在較低的溫度下。Optionally, the at least two operation modes include a high temperature operation mode and a low temperature operation mode, wherein the heater is maintained at a higher temperature in the high temperature operation mode, and the heater is maintained at a lower temperature in the low temperature operation mode under.

可選地,控制器被配置為允許使用者從高溫操作模式及低溫操作模式中進行選定。Optionally, the controller is configured to allow the user to select from a high temperature operation mode and a low temperature operation mode.

可選地,若環境溫度測量高於或等於預定的中間溫度最大操作環境溫度,則停用高溫操作模式。Optionally, if the ambient temperature measurement is higher than or equal to a predetermined intermediate temperature maximum operating ambient temperature, the high temperature operating mode is disabled.

可選地,若環境溫度測量高於或等於預定的高溫最大操作環境溫度,則均停用高溫操作溫度模式及低溫操作溫度模式。Optionally, if the ambient temperature measurement is higher than or equal to the predetermined high temperature maximum operating ambient temperature, both the high temperature operating temperature mode and the low temperature operating temperature mode are disabled.

可選地,加熱器包括環境溫度感測器。Optionally, the heater includes an ambient temperature sensor.

可選地,控制器被配置為在不向加熱器供應電力時進行環境溫度測量。Optionally, the controller is configured to perform ambient temperature measurement when power is not supplied to the heater.

可選地,控制器被配置為在最近一次向加熱器供應電力之後在進行環境溫度測量之前等待預定的冷卻時間。Optionally, the controller is configured to wait for a predetermined cooling time before taking the ambient temperature measurement after the last time power is supplied to the heater.

可選地,預定的冷卻時間大於一分鐘;可選地,大於2分鐘,可選地大於三分鐘。Optionally, the predetermined cooling time is greater than one minute; optionally, greater than 2 minutes, optionally greater than three minutes.

可選地,環境溫度感測器是控制器內的環境溫度感測器。Optionally, the ambient temperature sensor is an ambient temperature sensor in the controller.

可選地,設備更包括可再充電電源以供使送到該加熱器的電力柔軟。Optionally, the device further includes a rechargeable power source to soften the power sent to the heater.

依據第二態樣,提供了一種加熱不燃燒設備,包括:環境溫度感測器,用於針對設備進行環境溫度測量;加熱器,用於加熱煙霧形成基材;及控制器,被配置為控制向加熱器供應的電力量,其中向加熱器供應的電力量至少基於環境溫度測量。According to a second aspect, a heat-not-burn device is provided, including: an ambient temperature sensor for measuring the ambient temperature of the device; a heater for heating a smoke forming substrate; and a controller configured to control The amount of power supplied to the heater, where the amount of power supplied to the heater is measured based on at least the ambient temperature.

可選地,設備更包括配置為測量加熱器的當前溫度的加熱器溫度感測器。Optionally, the device further includes a heater temperature sensor configured to measure the current temperature of the heater.

可選地,控制器被配置為控制向加熱器供應的電力以調節加熱器的溫度,其中向加熱器供應的電力量是基於環境溫度測量與加熱器的當前溫度的比較。可選地,向加熱器供應的電力是脈寬調變的。Optionally, the controller is configured to control the power supplied to the heater to adjust the temperature of the heater, wherein the amount of power supplied to the heater is based on a comparison of the ambient temperature measurement with the current temperature of the heater. Optionally, the power supplied to the heater is pulse width modulated.

可選地,環境溫度感測器是控制器內的環境溫度感測器。Optionally, the ambient temperature sensor is an ambient temperature sensor in the controller.

依據本發明的第三態樣,提供了一種加熱不燃燒(HNB)設備,包括:加熱器,被配置為在第一加熱模式下在第一溫度下操作及在第二加熱模式下在第二溫度下操作,第二溫度高於第一溫度;及感測器,被配置為測量環境溫度;其中加熱不燃燒設備被配置為在所測量到的環境溫度超過預定的閾值時停用第二加熱模式。According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a heat-not-burn (HNB) device, including a heater configured to operate at a first temperature in a first heating mode and to operate at a second heating mode in a second heating mode. Operating at a temperature, the second temperature is higher than the first temperature; and a sensor configured to measure the ambient temperature; wherein the heating not burning device is configured to deactivate the second heating when the measured ambient temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold mode.

可以將第一加熱模式界定為正常操作模式,例如加熱器可以在第一溫度下操作,第一溫度是典型的操作溫度。第一加熱模式可以是在標準操作溫度下加熱耗材的操作模式。可以將第二加熱模式界定為升壓操作模式,例如加熱器可以在第二溫度下操作,第二溫度高於第一溫度。在第二加熱模式下操作時,耗材可以能夠快速地達到所需的溫度及/或在較高的溫度下加熱,且藉此增加煙霧產生的速率。The first heating mode can be defined as a normal operating mode, for example, the heater can be operated at a first temperature, which is a typical operating temperature. The first heating mode may be an operation mode for heating the consumable at a standard operating temperature. The second heating mode can be defined as a boost operation mode. For example, the heater can be operated at a second temperature, which is higher than the first temperature. When operating in the second heating mode, the consumable may be able to quickly reach the required temperature and/or be heated at a higher temperature, thereby increasing the rate of smoke generation.

第一溫度的範圍可以從300℃到330℃,優選地,第一溫度的範圍可以從305℃到325℃,且可以為315℃。第二溫度的範圍可以從330℃到360℃,優選地,第二溫度的範圍可以從335℃到355℃,且可以為345℃。The first temperature may range from 300°C to 330°C, preferably, the first temperature may range from 305°C to 325°C, and may be 315°C. The second temperature may range from 330°C to 360°C, preferably, the second temperature may range from 335°C to 355°C, and may be 345°C.

例如在將單乙酸酯過濾器用在煙霧形成製品中時,預定的閾值可以至少為40℃。或者,例如在煙霧形成製品中使用空心孔腔而不是單乙酸酯過濾器時,預定的閾值的範圍可以從35℃到40℃。For example, when a monoacetate filter is used in an aerosol forming article, the predetermined threshold may be at least 40°C. Alternatively, for example, when hollow cavities are used in an aerosol forming article instead of a monoacetate filter, the predetermined threshold may range from 35°C to 40°C.

然而,在較暖和的季節期間或在具有熱帶氣候的位置處,環境溫度可能高到使得在加熱器在第二溫度下操作時,加熱器可能使耗材過熱,例如加熱器可能不利地使耗材產生太多的煙霧或產生不希望得到的揮發物。因此,有利地,藉由一旦環境溫度超過預定的閾值或預定的閾值溫度就停用第二操作模式,可以防止設備產生不希望得到的揮發物。此外,可以大大減少加熱器處過熱的風險。However, during warmer seasons or at locations with tropical climates, the ambient temperature may be so high that when the heater is operated at the second temperature, the heater may overheat consumables, for example, the heater may disadvantageously cause consumables to produce Too much smoke or produce undesirable volatiles. Therefore, advantageously, by deactivating the second operating mode once the ambient temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold or a predetermined threshold temperature, the device can be prevented from generating undesired volatiles. In addition, the risk of overheating at the heater can be greatly reduced.

可選地,設備可以包括與加熱器及感測器電連接的控制器,控制器被配置為從感測器接收所測量到的環境溫度,且在決定所述測量到的環境溫度超過預定的閾值之後就停用第二加熱模式。可以將感測器配置為連續測量環境溫度,且據此向控制器饋送測量到的環境溫度。據此,可以將控制器配置為將所述測量到的環境溫度與設備儲存器中的預定的閾值溫度進行比較。若測量到的環境溫度被決定為已經超過預定的閾值,則控制器可以停用第二加熱模式。因此,可以將控制器配置為基於環境溫度來智慧地控制耗材的加熱。Optionally, the device may include a controller electrically connected to the heater and the sensor. The controller is configured to receive the measured ambient temperature from the sensor, and to determine that the measured ambient temperature exceeds a predetermined value. After the threshold, the second heating mode is deactivated. The sensor can be configured to continuously measure the ambient temperature, and accordingly feed the measured ambient temperature to the controller. Accordingly, the controller can be configured to compare the measured ambient temperature with a predetermined threshold temperature in the storage of the device. If the measured ambient temperature is determined to have exceeded the predetermined threshold, the controller may deactivate the second heating mode. Therefore, the controller can be configured to intelligently control the heating of consumables based on the ambient temperature.

可選地,可以將控制器配置為藉由將加熱器的操作從第二加熱模式切換到第一加熱模式來停用第二加熱模式。也就是說,加熱器沒有關閉,而是在降低的溫度下操作。這可以確保設備連續產生煙霧。Alternatively, the controller may be configured to deactivate the second heating mode by switching the operation of the heater from the second heating mode to the first heating mode. That is, the heater is not turned off, but operates at a reduced temperature. This ensures that the equipment continuously produces smoke.

或者,可以將控制器配置為藉由完全停用加熱器來停用第二加熱模式。也就是說,控制器可以停止向加熱器供電,以便允許加熱器及/或耗材冷卻。一旦設備接收到例如打開設備的使用者輸入,或在一段預定的時間(例如30秒)之後,加熱器可以繼續在第一操作模式下操作。Alternatively, the controller can be configured to deactivate the second heating mode by completely deactivating the heater. That is, the controller can stop power supply to the heater to allow the heater and/or consumables to cool. Once the device receives a user input such as turning on the device, or after a predetermined period of time (eg, 30 seconds), the heater can continue to operate in the first operating mode.

可選地,設備更包括輸出構件,輸出構件被配置為在停用第二加熱模式之後就輸出觸感反饋、音訊反饋、及視覺反饋中的一或更多者。例如,輸出構件可以是用於提供所述觸感反饋的觸感設備。輸出構件可以是用於提供音訊反饋的蜂鳴器或揚聲器。輸出構件可以是LED、LED陣列、或本領域中的技術人員已知的任何其他的視覺指示器。在停用第二加熱模式之後,控制器就可以啟動輸出構件以供輸出觸感反饋、音訊反饋、及視覺反饋中的一或更多者。在一些實施例中,輸出構件可以用來指示使用者,設備的環境溫度太高,且因此第二加熱模式已被停用。如此,提供了一種通用設備,其能夠向使用者通知第二加熱模式被停用。Optionally, the device further includes an output member configured to output one or more of tactile feedback, audio feedback, and visual feedback after the second heating mode is disabled. For example, the output member may be a tactile device for providing the tactile feedback. The output member may be a buzzer or speaker for providing audio feedback. The output member may be an LED, an LED array, or any other visual indicator known to those skilled in the art. After the second heating mode is disabled, the controller can activate the output member for outputting one or more of tactile feedback, audio feedback, and visual feedback. In some embodiments, the output member can be used to indicate to the user that the ambient temperature of the device is too high and therefore the second heating mode has been disabled. In this way, a universal device is provided that can notify the user that the second heating mode is disabled.

可選地,更包括使用者介面,其中在使用者介面處接收到使用者輸入之後,加熱器就被配置為在第二加熱模式下的操作與第一加熱模式下的操作之間切換。這可以有利地允許使用者人工地指定所需的操作溫度。例如,可以將控制器配置為經由使用者介面來接收使用者輸入以從第一加熱模式切換到第二加熱模式。若控制器偵測到環境溫度超過預定的閾值,則控制器可以進一步經由輸出構件來產生向使用者指示第二加熱模式不被啟用的反饋。Optionally, it further includes a user interface, wherein after receiving user input at the user interface, the heater is configured to switch between the operation in the second heating mode and the operation in the first heating mode. This can advantageously allow the user to manually specify the required operating temperature. For example, the controller may be configured to receive user input via the user interface to switch from the first heating mode to the second heating mode. If the controller detects that the ambient temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold, the controller may further generate a feedback to indicate to the user that the second heating mode is not activated through the output member.

可選地,若所測量到的環境溫度超過預定的閾值,則防止加熱器從在第一操作模式下操作切換到第二操作模式。可選地,設備被配置為在防止加熱器從在第一操作模式下操作切換到第二操作模式時,經由輸出構件輸出觸感反饋、音訊反饋、及視覺反饋中的一或更多者。也就是說,在測量到的環境溫度超過預定的閾值時,控制器防止使用者人工地切換到第二操作模式,且藉此通知使用者。Optionally, if the measured ambient temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold, the heater is prevented from being switched from operating in the first operating mode to the second operating mode. Optionally, the device is configured to output one or more of tactile feedback, audio feedback, and visual feedback through the output member when the heater is prevented from being switched from operating in the first operating mode to the second operating mode. That is, when the measured ambient temperature exceeds the predetermined threshold, the controller prevents the user from manually switching to the second operation mode, and thereby informs the user.

設備可以包括細長的主體。可以將細長主體的端部配置為用於與煙霧形成製品接合。例如,可以將主體配置為用於與加熱煙草(HT)耗材(或加熱不燃燒(HNB)耗材)接合。用語「加熱煙草」及「加熱不燃燒」在本文中可互換地使用以描述被加熱而非燃燒的類型的耗材(或可互換地使用以描述用於與此類耗材一起使用的設備)。設備可以包括配置為用於接收耗材的至少一部分(即用於與耗材接合)的空腔。煙霧形成製品可以是包括煙霧形成劑(例如由煙霧形成基材攜帶的煙霧形成劑)的類型。The device may include an elongated body. The end of the elongate body can be configured for engagement with an aerosol forming article. For example, the main body may be configured to engage with heating tobacco (HT) consumables (or heating not burn (HNB) consumables). The terms "heated tobacco" and "heat not burn" are used interchangeably herein to describe the type of consumable that is heated rather than burned (or used interchangeably to describe equipment for use with such consumables). The device may include a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the consumable (ie for engaging with the consumable). The aerosol forming article may be of a type that includes an aerosol forming agent (for example, an aerosol forming agent carried by an aerosol forming substrate).

設備可以包括加熱器以供加熱煙霧形成製品。加熱器可以包括呈從設備的主體延伸的桿的形式的加熱元件。加熱元件可以從主體的配置為用於與煙霧形成製品接合的端部延伸。在一個實施例中,加熱器被配置為在雙加熱模式下操作。精確地,加熱器被配置為在第一加熱模式下在第一溫度下操作及在第二加熱模式下在第二溫度下操作,其中第二溫度高於第一溫度。The device may include a heater for heating the aerosol forming article. The heater may include a heating element in the form of a rod extending from the main body of the device. The heating element may extend from the end of the main body configured for engagement with the aerosol forming article. In one embodiment, the heater is configured to operate in a dual heating mode. Precisely, the heater is configured to operate at a first temperature in the first heating mode and at a second temperature in the second heating mode, wherein the second temperature is higher than the first temperature.

可以將加熱器(且因此加熱元件)剛性安裝到主體。加熱元件可以是細長的以便界定縱軸線,且可以例如具有實質圓形的橫向輪廓(即橫向於加熱元件的縱軸線)(即加熱元件可以是大致圓柱形的)。或者,加熱元件可以具有矩形的橫向輪廓(即加熱器可以是「葉片加熱器」)。或者,加熱元件可以呈管的形狀(即加熱器可以是「管式加熱器」)。加熱元件可以採取其他的形式(例如加熱元件可以具有橢圓形的橫向輪廓)。加熱元件的橫向輪廓的形狀及/或尺寸(例如直徑)對於加熱元件的整個長度(或實質上整個長度)而言可以是大致一致的。The heater (and therefore the heating element) can be rigidly mounted to the main body. The heating element may be elongated so as to define a longitudinal axis, and may for example have a substantially circular transverse profile (ie transverse to the longitudinal axis of the heating element) (ie the heating element may be substantially cylindrical). Alternatively, the heating element may have a rectangular transverse profile (ie the heater may be a "blade heater"). Alternatively, the heating element may be in the shape of a tube (ie, the heater may be a "tube heater"). The heating element may take other forms (for example, the heating element may have an oval transverse profile). The shape and/or size (for example, diameter) of the lateral profile of the heating element may be approximately the same for the entire length (or substantially the entire length) of the heating element.

加熱元件的長度可以是在15 mm與25 mm之間,例如18 mm與20 mm之間,例如約19 mm。加熱元件的直徑可以在1.5 mm與2.5 mm之間,例如2 mm與2.3 mm之間,例如約2.15 mm。The length of the heating element may be between 15 mm and 25 mm, for example between 18 mm and 20 mm, for example about 19 mm. The diameter of the heating element may be between 1.5 mm and 2.5 mm, for example between 2 mm and 2.3 mm, for example about 2.15 mm.

加熱元件可以由陶瓷所形成。加熱元件可以包括包含Al2 O3 的核心(例如陶瓷核心)。加熱元件的核心可以具有1.8 mm到2.1 mm(例如1.9 mm與2 mm之間)的直徑。加熱元件可以包括包含Al2 O3 的外層(例如外陶瓷層)。外層的厚度可以是在160 μm與220 μm之間,例如170 μm與190 μm之間,例如約180 μm。加熱元構件可以包括縱向地沿著加熱元件延伸的加熱軌路。可以將加熱軌路夾在加熱元件的外層與核心之間。加熱軌路可以包括鎢及/或錸。加熱軌路可以具有約20 μm的厚度。The heating element may be formed of ceramic. The heating element may include a core containing Al 2 O 3 (for example a ceramic core). The core of the heating element may have a diameter of 1.8 mm to 2.1 mm (for example between 1.9 mm and 2 mm). The heating element may include an outer layer (for example, an outer ceramic layer) containing Al 2 O 3 . The thickness of the outer layer may be between 160 μm and 220 μm, for example between 170 μm and 190 μm, for example about 180 μm. The heating element may include a heating rail extending longitudinally along the heating element. The heating rail can be sandwiched between the outer layer of the heating element and the core. The heating rail may include tungsten and/or rhenium. The heating rail may have a thickness of about 20 μm.

加熱元件可以位於(設備的)空腔中,且可以從空腔的內部基部朝向空腔的開口延伸(例如沿著縱軸線延伸)。加熱元件的長度(即沿著加熱器的縱軸線的長度)可以小於空腔的深度。因此,加熱元件可以僅延伸達空腔的長度的一部分。也就是說,加熱元件可以不延伸通過(或超出)空腔的開口。The heating element may be located in the cavity (of the device) and may extend from the inner base of the cavity towards the opening of the cavity (for example along the longitudinal axis). The length of the heating element (ie, the length along the longitudinal axis of the heater) may be less than the depth of the cavity. Therefore, the heating element may only extend up to a part of the length of the cavity. That is, the heating element may not extend through (or beyond) the opening of the cavity.

可以將加熱元件配置為用於在煙霧形成製品被接收在空腔中時安插到煙霧形成製品(例如HT耗材)中。在那方面,加熱元件的遠端(即相對於加熱元件的基部的遠端,加熱元件在基部處被安裝到設備)可以包括錐形部分,這可以促進將加熱元件安插到煙霧形成製品中。加熱元件可以在煙霧形成製品被接收在空腔中時完全穿透煙霧形成製品。也就是說,可以將加熱元件的整個長度或實質上整個長度接收在煙霧形成製品中。The heating element may be configured to be inserted into the aerosol-forming article (eg, HT consumable) when the aerosol-forming article is received in the cavity. In that regard, the distal end of the heating element (ie, the distal end relative to the base of the heating element where the heating element is mounted to the device) may include a tapered portion, which may facilitate the insertion of the heating element into the aerosol forming article. The heating element can completely penetrate the aerosol-forming article when it is received in the cavity. That is, the entire length or substantially the entire length of the heating element can be received in the aerosol-forming article.

加熱元件可以具有小於或實質相同於煙霧形成基材的軸向長度的長度,煙霧形成基材形成煙霧形成製品(例如HT耗材)的一部分。因此,在此類煙霧形成製品與設備接合時,加熱元件可以僅穿透煙霧形成基材,而不穿透煙霧形成製品的其他部件。加熱元件可以穿透煙霧形成基材達煙霧形成製品的煙霧形成基材的實質上整個軸向長度。因此,在加熱元件穿透煙霧形成基材時,熱可以從加熱元件(例如加熱元件的外周面)傳導到周圍的煙霧形成基材。也就是說,熱可以徑向向外地傳導(在圓柱形加熱元件的情況下)或例如徑向向內地傳導(在管式加熱器的情況下)。The heating element may have a length that is less than or substantially the same as the axial length of the aerosol-forming substrate, which forms part of the aerosol-forming article (eg, HT consumable). Therefore, when such an aerosol-forming article is joined to a device, the heating element can only penetrate the aerosol-forming substrate and not other parts of the aerosol-forming article. The heating element can penetrate the aerosol-forming substrate up to substantially the entire axial length of the aerosol-forming substrate of the aerosol-forming article. Therefore, when the heating element penetrates the aerosol-forming substrate, heat can be conducted from the heating element (for example, the outer peripheral surface of the heating element) to the surrounding aerosol-forming substrate. That is, the heat can be conducted radially outwards (in the case of cylindrical heating elements) or, for example, radially inwards (in the case of tubular heaters).

若加熱器是管式加熱器,則管式加熱器的加熱元件可以圍繞空腔的至少一部分。在煙霧形成製品的部分被接收在空腔中時,加熱元件可以圍繞煙霧形成製品的一部分(即以便加熱煙霧形成製品的彼部分)。詳細而言,加熱元件可以圍繞煙霧形成製品的煙霧形成基材。也就是說,在煙霧形成製品與設備接合時,煙霧形成製品的煙霧形成基材可以位在(管式)加熱元件的內表面附近。在啟動加熱元件時,熱可以從加熱元件的內表面徑向向內地傳導以加熱煙霧形成基材。If the heater is a tube heater, the heating element of the tube heater may surround at least a part of the cavity. When a portion of the aerosol-forming article is received in the cavity, the heating element may surround a portion of the aerosol-forming article (ie in order to heat that portion of the aerosol-forming article). In detail, the heating element may surround the aerosol-forming substrate of the aerosol-forming article. In other words, when the aerosol-forming product is joined to the device, the aerosol-forming substrate of the aerosol-forming product can be located near the inner surface of the (tubular) heating element. When the heating element is activated, heat can be conducted radially inward from the inner surface of the heating element to heat the aerosol forming substrate.

空腔可以包括(例如周向的)一或多個壁,而(管式)加熱元件可以圍繞一或多個壁的至少一部分延伸。如此,壁可以位在加熱元件的內表面與煙霧形成製品的外表面之間。空腔的一或多個壁可以由導熱材料(例如金屬)所形成,以允許從加熱元件向煙霧形成製品導熱。因此,熱可以從加熱元件透過一或多個腔壁傳導到接收在空腔中的煙霧形成製品的煙霧形成基材。The cavity may comprise (for example circumferential) one or more walls, and the (tubular) heating element may extend around at least a part of the one or more walls. In this way, the wall can be located between the inner surface of the heating element and the outer surface of the aerosol-forming article. One or more walls of the cavity may be formed of a thermally conductive material (such as metal) to allow heat conduction from the heating element to the aerosol forming article. Therefore, heat can be conducted from the heating element through one or more cavity walls to the aerosol-forming substrate of the aerosol-forming article received in the cavity.

設備可以包括一或更多個溫度感測器,一或更多個溫度感測器包括環境溫度感測器及加熱器溫度感測器。環境溫度感測器偵測設備的環境溫度,而加熱器溫度感測器測量加熱器(特別是加熱器桿)的溫度。可以將溫度感測器配置為產生指示環境溫度或加熱器溫度的相應訊號。在另一個態樣中,環境溫度感測器也能夠測量加熱器的溫度。並且,加熱器溫度也能夠測量環境空氣的溫度。The device may include one or more temperature sensors, the one or more temperature sensors including an ambient temperature sensor and a heater temperature sensor. The ambient temperature sensor detects the ambient temperature of the device, and the heater temperature sensor measures the temperature of the heater (especially the heater rod). The temperature sensor can be configured to generate a corresponding signal indicating the ambient temperature or the heater temperature. In another aspect, the ambient temperature sensor can also measure the temperature of the heater. In addition, the heater temperature can also measure the temperature of the ambient air.

在一些實施例中,設備可以包括設置在主體的端部處的頂蓋,此頂蓋被配置為用於與煙霧形成製品接合。若設備包括具有加熱元件的加熱器,則頂蓋可以至少部分地包圍加熱元件。頂蓋可以在開啟位置與關閉位置之間可動,在開啟位置下,將進出口提供給加熱元件,在關閉位置下,頂蓋至少部分地包圍加熱元件。頂蓋可以可滑動地與設備的主體接合,且可以在開啟位置與關閉位置之間可滑動。In some embodiments, the device may include a top cover provided at the end of the main body, the top cover being configured for engagement with the aerosol forming article. If the device includes a heater with a heating element, the top cover may at least partially surround the heating element. The top cover is movable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the inlet and outlet are provided to the heating element. In the closed position, the top cover at least partially surrounds the heating element. The top cover can be slidably engaged with the main body of the device, and can be slidable between an open position and a closed position.

頂蓋可以界定設備的空腔的至少一部分。也就是說,空腔可以完全由頂蓋所界定,或頂蓋及主體中的每一者均可以界定空腔的一部分。若頂蓋完全界定空腔,則頂蓋可以包括孔以供將加熱元件接收到空腔中(在頂蓋處於關閉位置時)。頂蓋可以包括通往空腔的開口。可以將開口配置為用於接收煙霧形成製品的至少一部分。也就是說,可以將煙霧形成製品通過開口安插及安插到空腔中(以便與設備接合)。The top cover may define at least a part of the cavity of the device. That is, the cavity may be completely defined by the top cover, or each of the top cover and the main body may define a part of the cavity. If the top cover completely defines the cavity, the top cover may include holes for receiving the heating element into the cavity (when the top cover is in the closed position). The top cover may include an opening to the cavity. The opening may be configured to receive at least a portion of the aerosol forming article. In other words, the aerosol-forming product can be inserted through the opening and inserted into the cavity (in order to engage with the device).

可以將頂蓋配置為使得在煙霧形成製品與設備接合(例如被接收在空腔中)時,只有煙霧形成製品的一部分被接收在空腔中。也就是說,煙霧形成製品的一部分(未被接收在空腔中的部分)可以從開口凸出(即延伸超出開口)。煙霧形成製品的此(凸出)部分可以是煙霧形成製品的終端(例如口部)端部,出於吸入由設備所形成的煙霧的目的而將終端端部接收在使用者的口部中。The top cover may be configured such that when the aerosol-forming article is engaged with the device (eg, received in the cavity), only a portion of the aerosol-forming article is received in the cavity. That is, a part of the aerosol-forming article (the part that is not received in the cavity) may protrude from the opening (ie, extend beyond the opening). This (protruding) part of the aerosol-forming article may be the terminal (eg mouth) end of the aerosol-forming article, which is received in the user's mouth for the purpose of inhaling the smoke formed by the device.

設備可以包括電源或可連接到電源(例如與設備分離的電源)。電源可電連接到加熱器。在那方面,變更(例如切換)電源到加熱器的電連接可以影響加熱器的狀態。例如,切換電源到加熱器的電連接可以將加熱器在打開狀態與關閉狀態之間切換。電源可以是電力儲存器。例如,電源可以是電池或可再充電電池(例如鋰離子電池)。The device may include a power source or be connectable to a power source (for example, a power source separate from the device). The power source may be electrically connected to the heater. In that regard, changing (such as switching) the electrical connection of the power supply to the heater can affect the state of the heater. For example, switching the electrical connection of the power supply to the heater can switch the heater between an on state and an off state. The power source can be a power storage. For example, the power source may be a battery or a rechargeable battery (such as a lithium ion battery).

設備可以包括輸入連接(例如USB埠、微USB埠、USB-C埠等等)。可以將輸入連接配置為用於連接到外部電源,例如主電力供應器插座。在一些情況下,可以將輸入連接用作內部電源(例如電池或可再充電電池)的替代品。也就是說,輸入連接可電連接到加熱器(以供向加熱器提供電力)。因此,在一些形式中,輸入連接可以形成設備的電源的至少一部分。Devices can include input connections (eg, USB ports, micro USB ports, USB-C ports, etc.). The input connection can be configured for connection to an external power source, such as a main power supply socket. In some cases, the input connection can be used as an alternative to internal power sources such as batteries or rechargeable batteries. That is, the input connection can be electrically connected to the heater (to provide power to the heater). Therefore, in some forms, the input connection may form at least part of the power supply of the device.

若電源包括可再充電電源(例如可再充電電池),則輸入連接可以用來將電源充電及再充電。If the power source includes a rechargeable power source (such as a rechargeable battery), the input connection can be used to charge and recharge the power source.

設備可以包括使用者介面(UI)。在一些實施例中,UI可以包括輸入構件以從使用者接收操作命令。UI的輸入構件可以允許使用者控制設備的操作的至少一個方面。在一些實施例中,輸入構件可以包括電源鈕以將設備在打開狀態與關閉狀態之間切換。在一些實施例中,UI的輸入構件可以允許使用者將設備在第一加熱模式與第二加熱模式之間切換。The device may include a user interface (UI). In some embodiments, the UI may include an input member to receive operation commands from the user. The input member of the UI may allow the user to control at least one aspect of the operation of the device. In some embodiments, the input member may include a power button to switch the device between an on state and an off state. In some embodiments, the input member of the UI may allow the user to switch the device between the first heating mode and the second heating mode.

在一些實施例中,UI可以附加性或替代性地包括輸出構件以向使用者傳達資訊。在一些實施例中,可以將輸出構件配置為若環境溫度被決定為已經超過預定的閾值溫度,則向使用者指示第二加熱模式被停用。在一些實施例中,輸出構件可以包括燈以向使用者指示設備(及/或煙霧形成製品)的條件。向使用者指示的設備(及/或煙霧形成製品)的條件可以包括指示加熱器的操作的條件。例如,條件可以包括加熱器是處於關閉狀態還是打開狀態。在一些實施例中,UI單元可以包括按鈕、顯示器、觸控螢幕、開關、燈等等中的至少一者。例如,輸出構件可以包括位於設備的主體上的一或更多個(例如兩個、三個、四個等等)發光二極體(「LED」)。In some embodiments, the UI may additionally or alternatively include output components to convey information to the user. In some embodiments, the output member may be configured to indicate to the user that the second heating mode is disabled if the ambient temperature is determined to have exceeded a predetermined threshold temperature. In some embodiments, the output member may include a light to indicate to the user the condition of the device (and/or aerosol forming article). The conditions of the device (and/or aerosol forming article) indicated to the user may include conditions that indicate the operation of the heater. For example, the condition may include whether the heater is in an off state or an on state. In some embodiments, the UI unit may include at least one of buttons, displays, touch screens, switches, lights, and so on. For example, the output member may include one or more (eg, two, three, four, etc.) light emitting diodes ("LEDs") located on the body of the device.

設備可以更包括噗氣感測器(例如空氣流感測器),噗氣感測器形成UI的輸入構件的一部分。可以將噗氣感測器配置為偵測使用者在煙霧形成製品的端部(即終端(口部)端部)上抽吸。噗氣感測器可以例如是壓力感測器或傳聲器。可以將噗氣感測器配置為產生指示噗氣狀態的訊號。訊號可以指示使用者抽吸(抽吸來自煙霧形成製品的煙霧),使得其例如呈二進制訊號的形式。替代性或附加性地,訊號可以指示抽吸的特性(例如抽吸的流速、抽吸的時間長度等等)。The device may further include a puff sensor (for example, an air flu sensor), and the puff sensor forms a part of the input component of the UI. The puff sensor can be configured to detect that the user draws on the end (ie, the terminal (mouth) end) of the smoke forming article. The puff sensor may be, for example, a pressure sensor or a microphone. The puff sensor can be configured to generate a signal indicating the state of puff. The signal may instruct the user to puff (puff the smoke from the aerosol-forming product) so that it is, for example, in the form of a binary signal. Alternatively or additionally, the signal may indicate the characteristics of the suction (eg, the flow rate of the suction, the length of the suction, etc.).

設備可以包括控制器,或可連接到控制器,可以將控制器配置為控制設備的至少一個功能。控制器可以包括微控制器,可以例如將微控制器安裝在印刷電路板(PCB)上。控制器也可以包括記憶體,例如非揮發性記憶體。記憶體可以包括指令,此等指令在被實施時可以使控制器執行方法的某些任務或步驟。若設備包括輸入連接,則控制器可以連接到輸入連接。The device may include a controller, or may be connected to the controller, and the controller may be configured to control at least one function of the device. The controller may include a microcontroller, and the microcontroller may be mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB), for example. The controller may also include memory, such as non-volatile memory. The memory may include instructions, which, when implemented, can cause the controller to perform certain tasks or steps of the method. If the device includes an input connection, the controller can be connected to the input connection.

可以將控制器配置為控制加熱器(及例如加熱元件)的操作。控制器可以電連接到加熱器及感測器,且可以被配置為基於感測器的測量來控制加熱器(及例如加熱元件)的操作。在一個示例中,感測器是用來偵測設備的環境溫度的溫度感測器。在一個態樣中,可以將控制器配置為從感測器接收測量到的環境溫度,且在決定環境溫度超過預定的閾值溫度之後就停用第二加熱模式。因此,可以將控制器配置為控制形成與設備接合的煙霧形成製品的一部分的煙霧的汽化。可以將控制器配置為控制由電源向加熱器所施加的電壓。例如,可以將控制器配置為在向加熱器施加(電源的)全輸出電壓與不向加熱器施加電壓之間切換。替代性或附加性地,控制單元可以實施更複雜的加熱器控制協定。The controller can be configured to control the operation of the heater (and, for example, the heating element). The controller may be electrically connected to the heater and the sensor, and may be configured to control the operation of the heater (and, for example, the heating element) based on the measurement of the sensor. In one example, the sensor is a temperature sensor used to detect the ambient temperature of the device. In one aspect, the controller may be configured to receive the measured ambient temperature from the sensor, and deactivate the second heating mode after determining that the ambient temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold temperature. Therefore, the controller can be configured to control the vaporization of smoke forming part of the aerosol forming article engaged with the device. The controller can be configured to control the voltage applied by the power source to the heater. For example, the controller can be configured to switch between applying the full output voltage (of the power source) to the heater and not applying voltage to the heater. Alternatively or additionally, the control unit can implement more complex heater control protocols.

設備可以更包括電壓調節器以調節由電源所供應的輸出電壓以形成調節的電壓。可以隨後向加熱器施加調節的電壓。在一些實施例中,可以使用電壓調節器基於環境溫度測量來控制向加熱器供應的輸出電壓以在第一加熱模式及第二加熱模式中的一者下操作。The device may further include a voltage regulator to adjust the output voltage supplied by the power supply to form a regulated voltage. The adjusted voltage can then be applied to the heater. In some embodiments, a voltage regulator may be used to control the output voltage supplied to the heater based on the ambient temperature measurement to operate in one of the first heating mode and the second heating mode.

在一些實施例中,若設備包括UI,則控制器可以操作連接到UI的一或更多個部件。可以將控制器配置為從UI的輸入構件接收命令訊號。可以將控制器配置為響應於命令訊號而控制加熱器。例如,可以將控制器配置為從UI接收「打開」及「關閉」命令訊號,且響應於此,可以將加熱器控制為處於對應的打開狀態或關閉狀態。進一步地,可以將控制器配置為經由使用者輸入構件接收用於控制加熱器或設備從第一加熱模式切換到第二加熱模式的命令。響應於此,可以將控制器配置為若控制器偵測到環境溫度超過預定的閾值溫度,則透過輸出構件指示第二加熱模式被停用。In some embodiments, if the device includes a UI, the controller may operate one or more components connected to the UI. The controller can be configured to receive command signals from the input components of the UI. The controller can be configured to control the heater in response to the command signal. For example, the controller can be configured to receive "on" and "off" command signals from the UI, and in response to this, the heater can be controlled to be in the corresponding on or off state. Further, the controller may be configured to receive a command for controlling the heater or device to switch from the first heating mode to the second heating mode via the user input member. In response to this, the controller may be configured to indicate that the second heating mode is disabled through the output member if the controller detects that the ambient temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold temperature.

可以將控制器配置為向UI的部件發送輸出訊號。可以將UI配置為響應於此類輸出訊號(從控制器所接收的輸出訊號),經由輸出構件向使用者傳達資訊。例如,若設備包括一或更多個LED,則LED可以操作連接到控制器。因此,可以將控制器配置為(例如響應於輸出訊號而)控制LED的點亮。例如,可以將控制器配置為依據加熱器的狀態(例如打開狀態或關閉狀態)來控制LED的點亮。在另一個示例中,可以將控制器配置為控制LED的點亮,此點亮指示第二加熱模式被停用。進一步地,可以將控制器配置為透過其他輸出構件(例如觸感感測器及音訊感測器等等)向使用者指示第二加熱模式被停用。The controller can be configured to send output signals to UI components. The UI can be configured to respond to such output signals (output signals received from the controller) to convey information to the user via the output component. For example, if the device includes one or more LEDs, the LEDs can be operatively connected to the controller. Therefore, the controller can be configured (for example, in response to the output signal) to control the lighting of the LED. For example, the controller can be configured to control the lighting of the LED according to the state of the heater (for example, on or off). In another example, the controller may be configured to control the lighting of the LED, which lighting indicates that the second heating mode is deactivated. Further, the controller can be configured to indicate to the user that the second heating mode is disabled through other output components (such as touch sensors and audio sensors, etc.).

若設備包括感測器(例如噗氣/空氣流感測器/溫度感測器),則控制器可以操作連接到感測器。可以將控制器配置為從感測器接收訊號(此訊號例如指示設備及/或所接合的煙霧形成製品的條件)。可以將控制器配置為基於來自感測器的訊號,來控制加熱器、或輸出構件的一個方面。If the device includes a sensor (such as a puff/air flu sensor/temperature sensor), the controller can be operatively connected to the sensor. The controller can be configured to receive a signal from the sensor (this signal, for example, indicates the condition of the device and/or the aerosol forming product being joined). The controller can be configured to control one aspect of the heater or output member based on the signal from the sensor.

設備可以包括配置為與外部設備進行無線通訊(例如經由藍芽(例如藍芽低能耗連接)或Wi-Fi無線通訊)的無線介面。類似地,可以將輸入連接配置為用於有線連接到外部設備,以便在設備與外部設備之間提供通訊。The device may include a wireless interface configured to communicate wirelessly with external devices (for example, via Bluetooth (such as Bluetooth low energy connection) or Wi-Fi wireless communication). Similarly, the input connection can be configured for wired connection to an external device to provide communication between the device and the external device.

外部設備可以是行動設備。例如,外部設備可以是智慧型手機、平板電腦、智慧型手錶、或智慧型汽車。可以將應用程式(例如app)安裝在外部設備(例如行動設備)上。應用程式可以經由有線或無線連接促進設備與外部設備之間的通訊。The external device can be a mobile device. For example, the external device may be a smart phone, a tablet computer, a smart watch, or a smart car. You can install applications (such as apps) on external devices (such as mobile devices). Applications can facilitate communication between the device and external devices via wired or wireless connections.

可以將無線或有線介面配置為在外部設備與設備的控制器之間傳輸訊號。在這方面,控制器可以響應於從外部設備所接收的訊號而控制設備的一個方面。替代性或附加性地,外部設備可以響應於從設備(例如從設備的控制器)所接收的訊號。The wireless or wired interface can be configured to transmit signals between the external device and the device's controller. In this regard, the controller can control one aspect of the device in response to a signal received from the external device. Alternatively or additionally, the external device may respond to signals received by the slave device (for example, the controller of the slave device).

在第四態樣中,提供了一種系統(例如吸煙替代系統),包括如第一態樣、第二態樣、或第三態樣所述的設備以及煙霧形成製品。煙霧形成製品可以包括煙霧形成製品的上游端處的煙霧形成基材。製品可以呈吸煙替代製品(例如加熱煙草(HT)耗材(也稱為加熱不燃燒(HNB)耗材))的形式。In the fourth aspect, a system (for example, a smoking replacement system) is provided, including the device and an aerosol forming article as described in the first aspect, the second aspect, or the third aspect. The aerosol-forming article may include an aerosol-forming substrate at the upstream end of the aerosol-forming article. The product may be in the form of a smoking substitute product, such as heating tobacco (HT) consumables (also known as heating not burning (HNB) consumables).

如本文中所使用的,用語「上游」及「下游」旨在指蒸氣/煙霧的流動方向,即在製品/耗材的下游端是煙霧離開耗材以供由使用者吸入的口部端或出口的情況下的流動方向。製品/耗材的上游端是下游端的相對端。As used herein, the terms "upstream" and "downstream" are intended to refer to the direction of vapor/mist flow, that is, the downstream end of the product/consumable is the mouth end or outlet where the smoke leaves the consumable for inhalation by the user The flow direction of the situation. The upstream end of the product/consumable is the opposite end of the downstream end.

煙霧形成基材能夠被加熱以釋放可以形成煙霧的至少一種揮發性化合物。煙霧形成基材可以位於製品/耗材的上游端處。The aerosol-forming substrate can be heated to release at least one volatile compound that can form aerosol. The aerosol-forming substrate can be located at the upstream end of the article/consumable.

為了產生煙霧,煙霧形成基材包括至少一種揮發性化合物,至少一種揮發性化合物旨在被汽化/霧化且可以在被吸入時將休閒及/或醫療效果提供給使用者。合適的化學及/或具有生理活性的揮發性化合物包括由以下項目所組成的群組:尼古丁、古柯鹼、咖啡因、鴉片及鴉片類藥物、去甲偽麻黃鹼及卡西酮、卡法內酯、肉豆蔻醚、β-咔啉生物鹼、薩爾維諾林A(salvinorin A)、以及前述項目的任何組合、功能等效物、及/或合成替代物。In order to generate smoke, the aerosol-forming substrate includes at least one volatile compound, which is intended to be vaporized/atomized and can provide leisure and/or medical effects to the user when inhaled. Suitable chemical and/or physiologically active volatile compounds include the group consisting of nicotine, cocaine, caffeine, opiates and opioids, norpseudoephedrine and cathinone, and carfalactone , Myristyl ether, β-carboline alkaloid, salvinorin A (salvinorin A), and any combination of the foregoing items, functional equivalents, and/or synthetic substitutes.

煙霧形成基材可以包括植物材料。植物材料可以包括選自包括以下項目的列表的至少一種植物材料:Amaranthus dubius 、Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (熊果)、Argemone mexicanaAmicaArtemisia vulgaris 、Yellow Tees、Galea zacatechichiCanavalia maritima (濱刀豆)、Cecropia mexicana (Guamura)、Cestrum noctumumCynoglossum virginianum (野紫草科植物)、Cytisus scopariusDamianaEntada rheedii 、Eschscholzia califomica (花菱草)、Fittonia albivenisHippobroma longiflora 、Humulus japonica (日本蛇麻草)、Humulus lupulus (蛇麻草)、Lactuca virosa (毒萵苣) Laggera alataLeonotis leonurusLeonurus cardiaca (益母草)、Leonurus sibiricus (蜂蜜草(Honeyweed))、Lobelia cardinalisLobelia inflata (印度煙草)、Lobelia siphiliticaNepeta cataria (假荊芥)、Nicotiana species (煙草)、Nymphaea alba (白百合)、Nymphaea caerulea (藍百合)、罌粟、Passiflora incamata(西番蓮)Pedicularis densiflora (印度戰士)Pedicularis groenlandica (象頭)、Salvia divinorumSalvia dorrii (煙草鼠尾草)、Salvia species(鼠尾草)、Scutellaria galericulataScutellaria laterifloraScutellaria nanaScutellaria species(并頭草)、Sida acuta (電線草)、Sida rhombifoliaSilene capensis 、Syzygium aromaticum (丁香)、Tagetes lucida (墨西哥龍蒿)、Tarchonanthus camphoratus 、Tumera diffusa (墨西哥甜菜)、Verbascum (毛蕊花)、Zamia latifolia (百日草(Maconha Brava))、以及前述項目的任何組合、功能等效物、及/或合成替代物。The aerosol-forming substrate may include plant material. The plant material may include at least one plant material selected from the list including the following items: Amaranthus dubius , Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ( Bearberry ), Argemone mexicana , Amica , Artemisia vulgaris , Yellow Tees, Galea zacatechichi , Canavalia maritima ( Garcan Bean ) , Cecropia mexicana (Guamura), Cestrum noctumum, Cynoglossum virginianum ( wild comfrey), Cytisus scoparius, Damiana, Entada rheedii, Eschscholzia califomica ( Hualing grass), Fittonia albivenis, Hippobroma longiflora, Humulus japonica ( Japanese hops), Humulus lupulus (hops), Lactuca virosa (poison lettuce), Laggera alata, Leonotis leonurus, Leonurus cardiaca ( motherwort), Leonurus sibiricus (honey grass (Honeyweed)), Lobelia cardinalis, Lobelia inflata ( Indian tobacco), Lobelia siphilitica, Nepeta cataria (False Nepeta), Nicotiana species (tobacco), Nymphaea alba (white lily), Nymphaea caerulea (blue lily), poppy, Passiflora incamata (passionflower) Pedicularis densiflora (Indian warrior) Pedicularis groenlandica (elephant head), Salvia divinorum , Salvia dorrii (tobacco sage), Salvia species (sage), Scutellaria galericulata , Scutellaria lateriflora , Scutellaria nana , Scutellaria species, Sida acuta (wire grass), Sida rhombifolia , Silene capensis , Syzygium aromaticum (Clove), Tagetes lucida (Mexican tarragon), Tarchonanthus camphoratus , Tumera diffusa (Mexican beet), Verbascum (Mulbascum), Zamia latifolia (Maconha Brava), and any of the foregoing items Combinations, functional equivalents, and/or synthetic substitutes.

植物材料可以是煙草。可以使用任何類型的煙草。這包括但不限於煙道烤煙草、白肋煙草、馬里蘭煙草、深色晾煙草、東方煙草、深色烤煙草、珀里克(perique)煙草、及黃花煙草。這也包括上述煙草的混合物。The plant material may be tobacco. Any type of tobacco can be used. This includes but is not limited to flue-cured tobacco, burley tobacco, Maryland tobacco, dark-cured tobacco, oriental tobacco, dark-cured tobacco, perique tobacco, and yellow flower tobacco. This also includes blends of the aforementioned tobaccos.

煙草可以包括以下項目中的一或更多者:葉煙草、莖煙草、煙草粉末、煙草塵、煙草衍生物、膨脹煙草、均質煙草、切碎煙草、擠壓煙草、煙絲煙草、及/或重組煙草(例如漿體重組或紙重組)。Tobacco may include one or more of the following items: leaf tobacco, stem tobacco, tobacco powder, tobacco dust, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, homogenized tobacco, shredded tobacco, extruded tobacco, shredded tobacco, and/or reconstituted Tobacco (such as pulp restructuring or paper restructuring).

煙霧形成基材可以包括均質(例如紙/漿體重組)煙草的聚集片或由此類片材所形成的聚集碎片/條。The aerosol-forming substrate may include agglomerated pieces of homogeneous (e.g., paper/pulp reconstituted) tobacco or aggregate fragments/strips formed from such sheets.

煙霧形成基材可以包括選自以下項目的一或更多種添加劑:保濕劑、調味料、填料、水性/非水性溶劑、及黏合劑。The aerosol-forming substrate may include one or more additives selected from the group consisting of humectants, flavorings, fillers, aqueous/non-aqueous solvents, and binders.

可以用固體或液體的形式提供調味料。其可以包括薄荷醇、甘草、巧克力、水果調味料(包括例如柑橘、櫻桃等等)、香草、香料(例如薑、肉桂)、及煙草調味料。調味料可以均勻地分散在整個煙霧形成基材內,或可以提供在隔離的位置中及/或在整個煙霧形成基材內用不等的濃度提供。The seasoning can be provided in solid or liquid form. It may include menthol, licorice, chocolate, fruit flavors (including, for example, citrus, cherry, etc.), vanilla, spices (such as ginger, cinnamon), and tobacco flavors. The flavoring can be uniformly dispersed throughout the aerosol-forming substrate, or can be provided in isolated locations and/or in varying concentrations throughout the aerosol-forming substrate.

可以用實質圓柱形的形狀形成煙霧形成基材,使得製品/耗材與常規的香煙相似。其直徑可以在5與10 mm之間,例如6與9 mm或6與8 mm之間,例如約7 mm。其軸向長度可以在10與15 mm之間,例如11與14 mm之間,例如約12或13 mm。The aerosol-forming substrate can be formed in a substantially cylindrical shape so that the product/consumable is similar to a conventional cigarette. Its diameter may be between 5 and 10 mm, for example between 6 and 9 mm or between 6 and 8 mm, for example about 7 mm. Its axial length can be between 10 and 15 mm, for example between 11 and 14 mm, for example about 12 or 13 mm.

製品/耗材可以包括至少一個過濾元件。在製品/耗材的下游/口部端處可以存在終端過濾元件。The article/consumable may include at least one filter element. There may be a terminal filter element at the downstream/oral end of the article/consumable.

過濾元件或過濾元件中的至少一者(例如終端過濾元件)可以包括醋酸纖維素或聚丙烯纖維束。至少一個過濾元件(例如終端過濾元件)可以包括活性炭。至少一個過濾元件(例如終端元件)可以包括紙。過濾元件或每個過濾元件可以至少部分地(例如完全)用塞套(例如紙塞套)圍束。The filter element or at least one of the filter elements (eg, terminal filter element) may include cellulose acetate or polypropylene fiber bundles. At least one filter element (for example, a terminal filter element) may include activated carbon. At least one filter element (for example a terminal element) may comprise paper. The or each filter element may be at least partially (for example completely) surrounded by a plug sleeve (for example a paper plug sleeve).

終端過濾元件(位在製品/耗材的下游端處)可以藉由圍束接裝層(例如接裝紙層)接合到形成製品/耗材的上游元件。接裝紙可以具有比終端過濾元件的軸向長度長的軸向長度,使得接裝紙完全圍束終端過濾元件加上環繞任何相鄰上游元件的包裹層。The final filter element (located at the downstream end of the product/consumable) can be joined to the upstream element forming the product/consumable by wrapping the tipping layer (such as the tipping paper layer). The tipping paper may have an axial length that is longer than the axial length of the terminal filter element, so that the tipping paper completely encloses the terminal filter element plus a wrapper around any adjacent upstream element.

在一些實施例中,製品/耗材可以包括煙霧冷卻元件,此煙霧冷卻元件被調適為在由煙霧形成基材所產生(藉由熱交換產生)的煙霧被使用者吸入之前將此煙霧冷卻。In some embodiments, the article/consumable may include a smoke cooling element that is adapted to cool the smoke generated by the aerosol-forming substrate (generated by heat exchange) before the smoke is inhaled by the user.

製品/耗材可以包括在煙霧形成基材與耗材的下游端之間界定空間或空腔的間隔元件。間隔元件可以包括紙板管。間隔元件可以由(紙)包裹層圍束。The article/consumable may include a spacer element that defines a space or cavity between the aerosol-forming substrate and the downstream end of the consumable. The spacer element may comprise a cardboard tube. The spacer elements can be bound by a (paper) wrapping layer.

依據本發明的第五態樣,提供了一種使用如第四態樣所述的系統的方法,方法包括以下步驟:將煙霧形成製品安插到設備中;及使用設備的加熱器來加熱製品。According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of using the system according to the fourth aspect. The method includes the steps of: inserting an aerosol-forming product into a device; and using a heater of the device to heat the product.

在一些實施例中,方法可以包括以下步驟:將製品安插到設備的主體內的空腔中,及在安插製品之後就用設備的加熱元件穿透製品。In some embodiments, the method may include the following steps: inserting the article into the cavity in the body of the device, and penetrating the article with the heating element of the device after the article is inserted.

依據本發明的第六態樣,提供了一種操作具有加熱器的加熱不燃燒設備的方法,所述加熱器被配置為在第一加熱模式下在第一溫度下操作及在第二加熱模式下在第二溫度下操作,第二溫度高於第一溫度。方法更包括以下步驟:感測環境溫度,及在測量到的環境溫度超過預定的閾值時停用第二加熱模式。According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a heat-not-burn device having a heater configured to operate at a first temperature in a first heating mode and in a second heating mode Operating at a second temperature, the second temperature is higher than the first temperature. The method further includes the following steps: sensing the ambient temperature, and deactivating the second heating mode when the measured ambient temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold.

可選地,方法包括以下步驟:藉由控制器,從感測器接收環境溫度,及在決定環境溫度超過預定的閾值之後就停用第二加熱模式。Optionally, the method includes the following steps: receiving the ambient temperature from the sensor by the controller, and deactivating the second heating mode after determining that the ambient temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold.

有利地,方法包括以下步驟:藉由控制器,藉由將加熱器的操作從第二加熱模式切換到第一加熱模式來停用第二加熱模式。Advantageously, the method includes the steps of: by the controller, deactivating the second heating mode by switching the operation of the heater from the second heating mode to the first heating mode.

合宜地,方法中所述的第一加熱模式是正常模式,而方法中所描述的第二加熱模式是升壓模式。Conveniently, the first heating mode described in the method is the normal mode, and the second heating mode described in the method is the boost mode.

有利地,方法包括以下步驟:經由輸出構件,產生觸感反饋、音訊反饋、及視覺反饋中的一者,反饋向使用者指示控制器已經停用第二加熱模式。Advantageously, the method includes the following steps: generating one of tactile feedback, audio feedback, and visual feedback via the output member, the feedback indicating to the user that the controller has deactivated the second heating mode.

合宜地,方法包括以下步驟:經由使用者輸入構件,接收用於從第一加熱模式切換到第二加熱模式的使用者輸入,及若控制器偵測到環境溫度超過預定的閾值,則經由輸出構件,產生向使用者指示第二加熱模式不被啟用的反饋。Conveniently, the method includes the steps of: receiving a user input for switching from the first heating mode to the second heating mode via a user input component, and if the controller detects that the ambient temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold, then outputting The component generates feedback indicating to the user that the second heating mode is not activated.

本發明包括所述的態樣與優選特徵的組合,除非此類組合明顯不可容許或被明確避免。The present invention includes combinations of the described aspects and preferred features, unless such combinations are clearly inadmissible or explicitly avoided.

技術人員將理解,除了互斥的地方之外,可以將關於上述態樣中的任一者描述的特徵或參數應用於任何其他態樣。並且,除了互斥的地方以外,可以將本文中所述的任何特徵或參數應用於任何態樣及/或與本文中所述的任何其他特徵或參數結合。The skilled person will understand that the features or parameters described with respect to any of the above aspects can be applied to any other aspects except where mutually exclusive. And, except where mutually exclusive, any feature or parameter described herein can be applied to any aspect and/or combined with any other feature or parameter described herein.

現將參照附圖論述本發明的態樣及實施例。本領域中的技術人員將理解另外的態樣及實施例。此文中所述的所有文件都以引用方式併入本文中。The aspects and embodiments of the present invention will now be discussed with reference to the drawings. Those skilled in the art will understand additional aspects and embodiments. All documents mentioned in this article are incorporated into this article by reference.

圖1A是提供吸煙替代系統100的總體概觀的示意圖。系統100包括替代吸煙設備101及呈耗材102的形式的煙霧形成製品,此耗材包括煙霧形成劑103。系統被配置為藉由加熱煙霧形成劑103來汽化煙霧形成劑(以便形成蒸氣/煙霧以供使用者吸入)。FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram that provides a general overview of the smoking replacement system 100. The system 100 includes an alternative smoking device 101 and an aerosol forming article in the form of a consumable 102 including an aerosol 103. The system is configured to vaporize the aerosol forming agent by heating the aerosol forming agent 103 (to form a vapor/mist for inhalation by the user).

在所繪示的系統中,加熱器104形成耗材102的一部分,且被配置為加熱煙霧形成劑103。在此變型中,例如在耗材102與設備101接合時,加熱器104可電連接到電源105。來自加熱器104的熱汽化煙霧形成劑103以產生蒸氣。蒸氣隨後冷凝以形成煙霧,此煙霧最終由使用者吸入。在一些實施例中,加熱器104被配置為在兩個操作模式下操作。詳細而言,加熱器104被配置為在第一加熱模式下在第一溫度下操作及在第二加熱模式下在第二溫度下操作,其中第二溫度高於第一溫度。在所繪示的實施例中,加熱器被配置為在315℃的第一溫度下操作,及在345℃的第二溫度下操作。In the illustrated system, the heater 104 forms a part of the consumable 102 and is configured to heat the aerosol forming agent 103. In this modification, the heater 104 may be electrically connected to the power source 105 when the consumable 102 is engaged with the device 101, for example. The heat from the heater 104 vaporizes the aerosol forming agent 103 to generate steam. The vapor then condenses to form smoke, which is ultimately inhaled by the user. In some embodiments, the heater 104 is configured to operate in two operating modes. In detail, the heater 104 is configured to operate at a first temperature in the first heating mode and to operate at a second temperature in the second heating mode, wherein the second temperature is higher than the first temperature. In the depicted embodiment, the heater is configured to operate at a first temperature of 315°C and a second temperature of 345°C.

系統100更包括形成設備101的一部分的電源105。在其他的實施例中,電源105可以位於設備101外部(但可連接到此設備)。電源105可電連接到加熱器104,使得其能夠向加熱器104供應電力(即出於加熱煙霧形成劑103的目的)。因此,電源105到加熱器104的電連接的控制提供了加熱器104的狀態的控制。電源105可以是電力儲存器,例如電池或可再充電電池(例如鋰離子電池)。The system 100 further includes a power supply 105 forming part of the device 101. In other embodiments, the power supply 105 may be located outside the device 101 (but may be connected to this device). The power source 105 may be electrically connected to the heater 104 so that it can supply power to the heater 104 (ie, for the purpose of heating the aerosol forming agent 103). Therefore, control of the electrical connection of the power supply 105 to the heater 104 provides control of the state of the heater 104. The power source 105 may be a power storage, such as a battery or a rechargeable battery (such as a lithium ion battery).

系統100更包括包含連接器106(例如呈USB埠、微USB埠、USB-C埠等等的形式)的I/O模組。連接器106被配置為用於連接到外部電源(例如主電力供應器插座)。可以使用連接器106以代替電源105。也就是說,連接器106可以電連接到加熱器104,以便向加熱器104供應電力。在此類實施例中,設備可以不包括電源,且系統的電源可以替代地包括連接器106及外部電源(連接器106向此外部電源提供電連接)。The system 100 further includes an I/O module including a connector 106 (for example, in the form of a USB port, a micro USB port, a USB-C port, etc.). The connector 106 is configured for connection to an external power source (eg, a main power supply socket). The connector 106 can be used instead of the power supply 105. That is, the connector 106 may be electrically connected to the heater 104 in order to supply electric power to the heater 104. In such embodiments, the device may not include a power source, and the power source of the system may instead include the connector 106 and an external power source (the connector 106 provides electrical connection to this external power source).

在一些實施例中,若電源105包括可再充電電池,則連接器106可以用來將電源105充電及再充電。In some embodiments, if the power source 105 includes a rechargeable battery, the connector 106 can be used to charge and recharge the power source 105.

系統100也包括使用者介面(UI)107。儘管未示出,但UI 107可以包括輸入構件以從使用者接收命令。UI 107的輸入構件允許使用者控制系統100的操作的至少一個方面。輸入構件可以例如呈按鈕、觸控螢幕、開關、傳聲器等等的形式。The system 100 also includes a user interface (UI) 107. Although not shown, the UI 107 may include an input member to receive commands from the user. The input member of UI 107 allows the user to control at least one aspect of the operation of the system 100. The input member may be in the form of buttons, touch screens, switches, microphones, etc., for example.

UI 107也包括輸出構件以向使用者傳達資訊。輸出構件可以例如包括燈(例如LED)、顯示螢幕、揚聲器、振動產生器等等。The UI 107 also includes output components to convey information to the user. The output member may include, for example, a lamp (such as an LED), a display screen, a speaker, a vibration generator, and so on.

系統100更包括控制器108及操作耦接到控制器108的記憶體109,此控制器被配置為控制設備101的至少一個功能。在所繪示的實施例中,控制器108是設備101的部件,但在其他的實施例中可以與設備101分離(但可連接到此設備)。控制器108被配置為感測環境溫度,且響應於此,若環境溫度超過預定的閾值溫度,則停用第二加熱模式。在一個態樣中,預定的閾值溫度是先前決定的,且儲存在設備101的記憶體109中。控制器108被配置為控制加熱器104的操作,且例如可以被配置為控制從電源105向加熱器104施加的電壓。可以將控制器108配置為將對加熱器104的電力的供應在打開狀態與關閉狀態之間切換,在打開狀態下,向加熱器104施加電源105的全輸出電壓,在關閉狀態下,不向加熱器104施加電壓。在所繪示的實施例中,預定的閾值或閾值溫度為40℃。The system 100 further includes a controller 108 and a memory 109 operatively coupled to the controller 108. The controller is configured to control at least one function of the device 101. In the illustrated embodiment, the controller 108 is a component of the device 101, but in other embodiments can be separated from the device 101 (but can be connected to this device). The controller 108 is configured to sense the ambient temperature, and in response to this, if the ambient temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold temperature, the second heating mode is disabled. In one aspect, the predetermined threshold temperature is previously determined and stored in the memory 109 of the device 101. The controller 108 is configured to control the operation of the heater 104, and may be configured to control the voltage applied from the power source 105 to the heater 104, for example. The controller 108 can be configured to switch the supply of power to the heater 104 between an on state and an off state. In the on state, the full output voltage of the power supply 105 is applied to the heater 104, and in the off state, the The heater 104 applies voltage. In the illustrated embodiment, the predetermined threshold or threshold temperature is 40°C.

儘管未示出,但系統100也可以包括電壓調節器以調節來自電源105的輸出電壓以形成調節的電壓。可以接著向加熱器104施加調節的電壓。Although not shown, the system 100 may also include a voltage regulator to regulate the output voltage from the power supply 105 to form a regulated voltage. The adjusted voltage can then be applied to the heater 104.

除了連接到加熱器104以外,控制器108還可操作連接到UI 107。因此,控制器108可以從UI 107的輸入構件接收輸入訊號。類似地,控制器108可以向UI 107傳送輸出訊號。響應於此,UI 107的輸出構件可以基於輸出訊號來向使用者傳達資訊。控制器也包括為非揮發性記憶體的記憶體109。記憶體109包括指令,此等指令在被實施時使控制器執行方法的某些任務或步驟。In addition to being connected to the heater 104, the controller 108 may also be operatively connected to the UI 107. Therefore, the controller 108 can receive input signals from the input members of the UI 107. Similarly, the controller 108 can transmit an output signal to the UI 107. In response to this, the output component of the UI 107 can convey information to the user based on the output signal. The controller also includes a memory 109 which is a non-volatile memory. The memory 109 includes instructions that, when implemented, cause the controller to perform certain tasks or steps of the method.

進一步地,系統也可以包括在加熱不燃燒設備101內與控制器108耦接的感測器110。感測器110可以是安裝在設備內部且配置為測量設備101外部的空氣的環境溫度的溫度感測器。此外,可以將感測器110配置為連續監測環境溫度及向控制器108發送測量到的環境溫度,使得控制器108能夠決定是否需要停用第二加熱模式。Further, the system may also include a sensor 110 coupled to the controller 108 in the heat-not-burn device 101. The sensor 110 may be a temperature sensor installed inside the device and configured to measure the ambient temperature of the air outside the device 101. In addition, the sensor 110 can be configured to continuously monitor the ambient temperature and send the measured ambient temperature to the controller 108, so that the controller 108 can determine whether the second heating mode needs to be disabled.

圖1B是示出圖1A的系統100的變型的示意圖。在圖1B的系統100'中,加熱器104形成設備101的一部分,而不是耗材102的一部分。在此變型中,加熱器104電連接到電源105。FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram showing a modification of the system 100 of FIG. 1A. In the system 100' of FIG. 1B, the heater 104 forms a part of the device 101 instead of a part of the consumable 102. In this modification, the heater 104 is electrically connected to the power source 105.

圖2A及2B繪示加熱煙草(HT)吸煙替代系統200。系統200是關於圖1A或1B所描述的系統100、100'的示例。系統200包括HT設備201及HT耗材202,可以將此HT設備配置為在測量到的環境溫度超過預定的閾值溫度時停用第二加熱模式。以上圖1A及1B的說明可適用於圖2A及2B的系統200,且將因此不重複。2A and 2B illustrate a heated tobacco (HT) smoking replacement system 200. The system 200 is an example of the system 100, 100' described in relation to FIG. 1A or 1B. The system 200 includes an HT device 201 and an HT consumable 202, and the HT device can be configured to disable the second heating mode when the measured ambient temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold temperature. The above description of FIGS. 1A and 1B can be applied to the system 200 of FIGS. 2A and 2B, and will therefore not be repeated.

設備201及耗材202被配置為使得耗材202可以與設備201接合。圖2A示出處於接合狀態的設備201及耗材202,而圖2B示出處於脫離狀態的設備201及耗材202。The device 201 and the consumable 202 are configured such that the consumable 202 can be coupled with the device 201. FIG. 2A shows the device 201 and the consumable 202 in an engaged state, and FIG. 2B shows the device 201 and the consumable 202 in a disengaged state.

設備201包括主體209及頂蓋210。在使用時,頂蓋210在主體209的端部處接合。儘管從圖式中看不出來,但頂蓋210相對於主體209可動。詳細而言,頂蓋210可滑動且可以沿著主體209的縱軸線滑動。The device 201 includes a main body 209 and a top cover 210. In use, the top cover 210 is joined at the end of the main body 209. Although it cannot be seen from the drawing, the top cover 210 is movable relative to the main body 209. In detail, the top cover 210 is slidable and can slide along the longitudinal axis of the main body 209.

設備201包括呈複數個發光二極體(LED)211的形式的輸出構件(形成設備201的UI的一部分),此些LED 211沿著設備201的縱軸線線性地佈置且佈置在設備201的主體209的外表面上。按鈕212也佈置在設備201的主體209的外表面上且與此些LED 211軸向隔開(即沿著縱軸線隔開)。The device 201 includes an output member in the form of a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) 211 (forming a part of the UI of the device 201), and these LEDs 211 are linearly arranged along the longitudinal axis of the device 201 and arranged in the main body of the device 201 209 on the outer surface. The button 212 is also arranged on the outer surface of the main body 209 of the device 201 and is axially spaced apart from the LEDs 211 (ie, spaced along the longitudinal axis).

圖2C示出系統200的202的耗材的詳細截面圖。耗材202大致類似於香煙。在那方面,耗材202具有大致圓柱形的形式,其中直徑為7 mm而軸向長度為70 mm。耗材202包括煙霧形成基材213、終端過濾元件214、上游過濾元件215、及間隔元件216。在其他的實施例中,耗材可以更包括冷卻元件。冷卻元件可以與由煙霧形成基材213所形成的蒸氣交換熱,以冷卻蒸氣以便促進蒸氣的冷凝。2C shows a detailed cross-sectional view of the consumables of 202 of the system 200. The consumable 202 is roughly similar to a cigarette. In that regard, the consumable 202 has a generally cylindrical form with a diameter of 7 mm and an axial length of 70 mm. The consumable 202 includes an aerosol-forming substrate 213, a terminal filter element 214, an upstream filter element 215, and a spacer element 216. In other embodiments, the consumable may further include a cooling element. The cooling element may exchange heat with the vapor formed by the aerosol-forming substrate 213 to cool the vapor to promote condensation of the vapor.

煙霧形成基材213是實質圓柱形的,且位於耗材202的上游端217處,且包括系統200的煙霧形成劑。在那方面,煙霧形成基材213被配置為由設備201加熱以釋放蒸氣。釋放的蒸氣隨後被夾帶在流動通過煙霧形成基材213的空氣流中。空氣流由使用者在耗材202的下游218(即終端或口部)端上抽吸的行動所產生。The aerosol forming substrate 213 is substantially cylindrical and located at the upstream end 217 of the consumable 202 and includes the aerosol forming agent of the system 200. In that regard, the aerosol-forming substrate 213 is configured to be heated by the device 201 to release vapor. The released vapor is then entrained in the air stream flowing through the aerosol-forming substrate 213. The air flow is generated by the user's suction action on the downstream 218 (ie, terminal or mouth) end of the consumable 202.

在本實施例中,煙霧形成基材213包括煙草材料,此煙草材料可以例如包括煙草植物的任何合適的部分(例如葉、莖、根、樹皮、種子、及花朵)。煙草可以包括以下項目中的一或更多者:葉煙草、莖煙草、煙草粉末、煙草塵、煙草衍生物、膨脹煙草、均質煙草、切碎煙草、擠壓煙草、煙絲煙草、及/或重組煙草(例如漿體重組或紙重組)。例如,煙霧形成基材213可以包括均質(例如紙/漿體重組)煙草的聚集片或由此類片材所形成的聚集碎片/條。In this embodiment, the aerosol-forming substrate 213 includes a tobacco material, and this tobacco material may, for example, include any suitable part of a tobacco plant (such as leaves, stems, roots, bark, seeds, and flowers). Tobacco may include one or more of the following items: leaf tobacco, stem tobacco, tobacco powder, tobacco dust, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, homogenized tobacco, shredded tobacco, extruded tobacco, shredded tobacco, and/or reconstituted Tobacco (such as pulp restructuring or paper restructuring). For example, the aerosol-forming substrate 213 may include agglomerated pieces of homogeneous (eg, paper/pulp reconstituted) tobacco or agglomerated fragments/strips formed from such sheets.

為了產生煙霧,煙霧形成基材213包括至少一種揮發性化合物,此至少一種揮發性化合物旨在被汽化/霧化且可以在被吸入時將休閒及/或醫療效果提供給使用者。煙霧形成基材213可以更包括一或更多種添加劑。例如,此類添加劑可以呈潤濕劑(例如丙二醇及/或植物甘油)、調味料、填料、水性/非水性溶劑、及/或黏合劑的形式。In order to generate smoke, the aerosol-forming substrate 213 includes at least one volatile compound, which is intended to be vaporized/atomized and can provide leisure and/or medical effects to the user when inhaled. The aerosol-forming substrate 213 may further include one or more additives. For example, such additives may be in the form of wetting agents (such as propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycerin), flavors, fillers, aqueous/non-aqueous solvents, and/or binders.

終端過濾元件214也是實質圓柱形的,且位在煙霧形成基材213下游且位在耗材202的下游端218處。終端過濾元件214呈空心孔腔過濾元件的形式,且具有通過其形成的孔腔219(例如用於空氣流)。孔腔219的直徑為2 mm。終端過濾元件214由多孔(例如單乙酸酯)過濾材料所形成。如上文所闡述,耗材202的下游端218(即終端過濾器214所在之處)形成耗材202的煙嘴口部分,使用者在煙嘴口部分上抽吸。空氣流從上游端217被抽吸、通過耗材202的部件、並從下游端218抽出。空氣流由在耗材202的下游端218(即煙嘴口部分)上抽吸的使用者所驅動。The terminal filter element 214 is also substantially cylindrical, and is located downstream of the aerosol-forming substrate 213 and located at the downstream end 218 of the consumable 202. The terminal filter element 214 is in the form of a hollow cavity filter element and has a cavity 219 formed therethrough (for example for air flow). The diameter of the cavity 219 is 2 mm. The terminal filter element 214 is formed of a porous (for example, monoacetate) filter material. As described above, the downstream end 218 of the consumable 202 (ie, where the terminal filter 214 is located) forms the mouthpiece of the consumable 202, and the user draws on the mouthpiece. Air flow is drawn from the upstream end 217, through the components of the consumable 202, and drawn from the downstream end 218. The air flow is driven by the user who draws on the downstream end 218 (ie, the mouth portion of the cigarette holder) of the consumable 202.

上游過濾元件215軸向地位在煙霧形成基材213附近且位在煙霧形成基材213與終端過濾元件214之間。與終端過濾器214類似,上游過濾元件215呈空心孔腔過濾元件的形式,使得其具有軸向延伸通過空心孔腔過濾元件的孔腔220。如此,上游過濾器215可以充當空氣流限流器。上游過濾元件215由多孔(例如單乙酸酯)過濾材料所形成。上游過濾元件215的孔腔220具有比終端過濾元件214大的直徑(3 mm)。The upstream filter element 215 is axially located near the aerosol-forming substrate 213 and between the aerosol-forming substrate 213 and the terminal filter 214. Similar to the final filter 214, the upstream filter element 215 is in the form of a hollow cavity filter element such that it has a cavity 220 extending axially through the hollow cavity filter element. As such, the upstream filter 215 can act as an air flow restrictor. The upstream filter element 215 is formed of a porous (for example, monoacetate) filter material. The cavity 220 of the upstream filter element 215 has a larger diameter (3 mm) than the final filter element 214.

間隔物216呈紙板管的形式,且在上游過濾元件215與終端過濾元件214之間界定空腔或腔室。間隔物216用來允許來自煙霧形成基材213的蒸氣/煙霧冷卻及混合。間隔物具有7 mm的外徑及14 mm的軸向長度。The spacer 216 is in the form of a cardboard tube, and defines a cavity or chamber between the upstream filter element 215 and the terminal filter element 214. The spacer 216 is used to allow the vapor/smoke from the aerosol forming substrate 213 to cool and mix. The spacer has an outer diameter of 7 mm and an axial length of 14 mm.

儘管從圖式中看不出來,但煙霧形成基材213、上游過濾器215、及間隔物216被紙包裹層圍束。終端過濾器214被接裝層圍束,接裝層也圍束紙包裹層的一部分(以便將終端過濾器214連接到耗材202的其餘部件)。上游過濾器215及終端過濾器214被呈塞套的形式的另外的包裹層圍束。Although not visible from the drawing, the aerosol-forming substrate 213, the upstream filter 215, and the spacer 216 are surrounded by a paper wrapper. The terminal filter 214 is bound by a tipping layer, which also wraps a part of the paper wrapping layer (in order to connect the terminal filter 214 to the rest of the consumable 202). The upstream filter 215 and the final filter 214 are surrounded by another wrapper in the form of a plug sleeve.

現在回到設備201,圖2D繪示設備201的端部的詳細圖,此端部被配置為與耗材202接合。設備201的頂蓋210包括通往由頂蓋210所界定的內部空腔222的開口221(從圖2D更看得出來)。開口221及空腔222被形成為接收耗材202的至少一部分。在耗材202與設備201的接合期間,將耗材202的一部分通過開口221接收且被接收到空腔222中。在接合之後(參照圖2B),耗材202的下游端218從開口221凸出且因此也從設備201凸出。開口221包括側向設置的凹口226。在耗材202被接收在開口221中時,這些凹口226保持開放,且可以例如用於使蓋固位以覆蓋設備201的端部。Now returning to the device 201, FIG. 2D shows a detailed view of the end of the device 201, which is configured to be engaged with the consumable 202. The top cover 210 of the device 201 includes an opening 221 (which can be better seen from FIG. 2D) leading to an internal cavity 222 defined by the top cover 210. The opening 221 and the cavity 222 are formed to receive at least a part of the consumable 202. During the joining of the consumable 202 and the device 201, a part of the consumable 202 is received through the opening 221 and received into the cavity 222. After engagement (refer to FIG. 2B ), the downstream end 218 of the consumable 202 protrudes from the opening 221 and therefore also protrudes from the device 201. The opening 221 includes a notch 226 disposed laterally. When the consumable 202 is received in the opening 221, these notches 226 remain open and can be used, for example, to hold the cover in place to cover the end of the device 201.

圖2E示出穿過中心縱向平面的橫截面,此中心縱向平面穿過設備201。設備201被示為與耗材202接合。Figure 2E shows a cross-section through a central longitudinal plane, which passes through the device 201. The device 201 is shown engaged with the consumable 202.

設備201包括包含加熱元件223的加熱器204。加熱器204形成設備201的主體209的一部分,且剛性地安裝到主體209。在所繪示的實施例中,加熱器204是具有加熱元件223的桿式加熱器,此加熱元件具有圓形橫向輪廓。在其他的實施例中,加熱器可以呈葉片加熱器(例如具有矩形橫向輪廓的加熱元件)或管式加熱器(例如具有管狀形式的加熱元件)的形式。The device 201 includes a heater 204 including a heating element 223. The heater 204 forms a part of the main body 209 of the device 201 and is rigidly mounted to the main body 209. In the illustrated embodiment, the heater 204 is a rod heater with a heating element 223, which has a circular transverse profile. In other embodiments, the heater may be in the form of a blade heater (for example, a heating element with a rectangular transverse profile) or a tube heater (for example, a heating element with a tubular form).

加熱器204的加熱元件223從空腔222的內部基部沿著縱軸線朝向開口221凸出。如從圖式中明顯看出的,加熱元件的長度(即沿著縱軸線)小於空腔222的深度。如此,加熱元件223不從開口221凸出或延伸超出此開口。The heating element 223 of the heater 204 protrudes from the inner base of the cavity 222 toward the opening 221 along the longitudinal axis. As is obvious from the drawing, the length of the heating element (ie along the longitudinal axis) is less than the depth of the cavity 222. In this way, the heating element 223 does not protrude from the opening 221 or extend beyond the opening.

在耗材202被接收在空腔222中時(如圖2E中所示),加熱元件223穿透耗材202的煙霧形成基材213。詳細而言,在加熱元件223安插在煙霧形成基材213中時,此加熱元件延伸達幾乎此煙霧形成基材的整個軸向長度。因此,在啟動加熱器204時,熱徑向地從外周面加熱元件223傳導到煙霧形成基材213。When the consumable 202 is received in the cavity 222 (as shown in FIG. 2E ), the heating element 223 penetrates the smoke forming substrate 213 of the consumable 202. In detail, when the heating element 223 is inserted in the aerosol-forming substrate 213, the heating element extends almost the entire axial length of the aerosol-forming substrate. Therefore, when the heater 204 is activated, heat is conducted radially from the outer peripheral surface heating element 223 to the aerosol-forming substrate 213.

設備201更包括電子設備空腔224。電源(呈可再充電電池205(鋰離子電池)的形式)位於電子設備空腔224中。The device 201 further includes an electronic device cavity 224. The power source (in the form of a rechargeable battery 205 (lithium ion battery)) is located in the electronic device cavity 224.

設備201包括呈USB埠206的形式的連接器(即形成設備201的IO模組的一部分)。舉例而言,連接器可以替代性地是例如微USB埠或USB-C埠。USB埠206可以用來將可再充電電池205再充電。The device 201 includes a connector in the form of a USB port 206 (ie forming part of the IO module of the device 201). For example, the connector may alternatively be, for example, a micro USB port or a USB-C port. The USB port 206 can be used to recharge the rechargeable battery 205.

設備201包括位於電子設備空腔224中的控制器(未示出)。控制器包括安裝在印刷電路板(PCB)上的微控制器。USB埠206也連接到控制器208(即連接到PCB及微控制器)。The device 201 includes a controller (not shown) located in the cavity 224 of the electronic device. The controller includes a microcontroller mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB). The USB port 206 is also connected to the controller 208 (ie to the PCB and microcontroller).

控制器208被配置為控制設備202的至少一個功能。例如,控制器208被配置為控制加熱器204的操作。加熱器204的操作的此類控制可以藉由控制器將可再充電電池205的電連接切換到加熱器204來完成。例如,控制器208被配置為響應於使用者壓下按鈕212而控制加熱器204。壓下按鈕212可以使控制器允許向加熱器204施加電壓(來自可再充電電池205)(以便使加熱元件223加熱)。The controller 208 is configured to control at least one function of the device 202. For example, the controller 208 is configured to control the operation of the heater 204. Such control of the operation of the heater 204 can be accomplished by the controller switching the electrical connection of the rechargeable battery 205 to the heater 204. For example, the controller 208 is configured to control the heater 204 in response to the user pressing the button 212. Depressing the button 212 may cause the controller to allow voltage (from the rechargeable battery 205) to be applied to the heater 204 (in order to heat the heating element 223).

在一個態樣中,控制器208被配置為控制加熱器204的操作模式。加熱器204的操作模式可以例如是第一加熱模式及第二加熱模式。控制器208被配置為藉由將測量到的環境溫度與預定的閾值溫度進行比較來停用第二加熱模式。精確地,控制器208被配置為從感測器110接收設備201的測量到的環境溫度,且藉此在測量到的環境溫度被決定為已經超過預定的閾值溫度時停用第二加熱模式。設備201的加熱器204在第一加熱模式下在第一溫度下操作且在第二加熱模式下在第二溫度下操作。在一個示例中,第二溫度可以高於第一溫度,即可以將第一模式界定為正常操作模式,在正常操作模式下,在穩定的溫度下加熱耗材202,而可以將第二模式界定為升壓加熱模式,在升壓加熱模式下,在加熱器在較高的溫度下操作時更快速地加熱耗材202。在所繪示的實施例中,加熱器被配置為在315℃的第一溫度下操作,及在345℃的第二溫度下操作。預定的閾值或預定的閾值溫度為40℃。In one aspect, the controller 208 is configured to control the operation mode of the heater 204. The operation mode of the heater 204 may be, for example, a first heating mode and a second heating mode. The controller 208 is configured to disable the second heating mode by comparing the measured ambient temperature with a predetermined threshold temperature. Precisely, the controller 208 is configured to receive the measured ambient temperature of the device 201 from the sensor 110, and thereby deactivate the second heating mode when the measured ambient temperature is determined to have exceeded a predetermined threshold temperature. The heater 204 of the device 201 operates at a first temperature in the first heating mode and operates at a second temperature in the second heating mode. In one example, the second temperature can be higher than the first temperature, that is, the first mode can be defined as a normal operation mode. In the normal operation mode, the consumable 202 is heated at a stable temperature, and the second mode can be defined as The boost heating mode, in the boost heating mode, heats the consumable 202 more quickly when the heater is operated at a higher temperature. In the depicted embodiment, the heater is configured to operate at a first temperature of 315°C and a second temperature of 345°C. The predetermined threshold or predetermined threshold temperature is 40°C.

控制器208被配置為不斷從感測器110接收呈測量到的環境溫度的形式的輸入,且在環境溫度被決定為已經超過預定的閾值時停用第二加熱模式。此類決定是使用記憶體109來執行的,此記憶體儲存預定的閾值溫度,且在測量到的環境溫度超過所述預定的閾值溫度時,要停用第二加熱模式。詳細而言,儲存在記憶體109中的預定的閾值溫度界定截止值,且在測量到的溫度超過所述預定的閾值溫度時,不應加熱耗材。The controller 208 is configured to continuously receive input in the form of a measured ambient temperature from the sensor 110, and to deactivate the second heating mode when the ambient temperature is determined to have exceeded a predetermined threshold. This type of determination is performed using the memory 109, which stores a predetermined threshold temperature, and when the measured ambient temperature exceeds the predetermined threshold temperature, the second heating mode is disabled. In detail, the predetermined threshold temperature stored in the memory 109 defines a cut-off value, and when the measured temperature exceeds the predetermined threshold temperature, the consumable should not be heated.

在一個態樣中,設備201經由使用者介面接收將設備201(更具體而言是加熱器204)從在第一加熱模式下操作切換到第二加熱模式的使用者輸入,控制器208將偵測到的環境溫度與儲存在記憶體109中的預定的閾值溫度進行比較,且據此控制器208可以或可以不從第一加熱模式切換到第二加熱模式。例如,若測量到的環境溫度被決定為已經超過預定的閾值溫度,則控制器208不容許加熱器形式切換為在第二加熱模式下操作,且因此加熱繼續處於第一加熱模式。另一方面,若環境溫度被決定為低於預定的閾值溫度,則控制器208容許設備201(例如加熱器204)在第二加熱模式下操作。In one aspect, the device 201 receives a user input to switch the device 201 (more specifically, the heater 204) from operating in the first heating mode to the second heating mode via the user interface, and the controller 208 will detect The measured ambient temperature is compared with a predetermined threshold temperature stored in the memory 109, and accordingly, the controller 208 may or may not switch from the first heating mode to the second heating mode. For example, if the measured ambient temperature is determined to have exceeded the predetermined threshold temperature, the controller 208 does not allow the heater mode to be switched to operate in the second heating mode, and therefore the heating continues in the first heating mode. On the other hand, if the ambient temperature is determined to be lower than the predetermined threshold temperature, the controller 208 allows the device 201 (for example, the heater 204) to operate in the second heating mode.

在說明性的態樣中,在加熱器已經在第二加熱模式下操作時,在決定測量到的環境溫度已經超過預定的閾值之後,控制器208就被配置為藉由將加熱器204的操作從第二加熱模式切換到第一加熱模式(即藉由在第一溫度下而不是在第二溫度下操作設備)來停用第二加熱模式。在其他的實施例中,控制器可以完全停止加熱器,而不是將操作加熱器切換到較低的溫度(例如第一溫度)。這允許加熱器及耗材更快速地冷卻。In an illustrative aspect, when the heater has been operating in the second heating mode, after determining that the measured ambient temperature has exceeded a predetermined threshold, the controller 208 is configured to operate the heater 204 Switching from the second heating mode to the first heating mode (ie by operating the device at the first temperature instead of the second temperature) to deactivate the second heating mode. In other embodiments, the controller may completely stop the heater instead of switching the operating heater to a lower temperature (such as the first temperature). This allows the heater and consumables to cool down more quickly.

控制器也被配置為響應於設備201或耗材202的(例如偵測到的)條件而控制LED 211。例如,控制器可以控制LED以指示設備201是處於打開狀態還是關閉狀態(例如在設備處於打開狀態時,LED中的一或更多者可以藉由控制器點亮)。此外,控制器208還可以控制LED以在測量到的環境溫度被決定為已經超過預定的閾值溫度時指示第二模式被停用。設備201額外包括其他的輸出構件(例如觸感感測器、音訊感測器等等)以向使用者提供指示第二模式已經被停用的觸感/音訊反饋。The controller is also configured to control the LED 211 in response to (eg, detected) conditions of the device 201 or the consumable 202. For example, the controller may control the LED to indicate whether the device 201 is in the on state or the off state (for example, when the device is in the on state, one or more of the LEDs may be lit by the controller). In addition, the controller 208 may also control the LED to indicate that the second mode is disabled when the measured ambient temperature is determined to have exceeded a predetermined threshold temperature. The device 201 additionally includes other output components (such as a touch sensor, an audio sensor, etc.) to provide the user with tactile/audio feedback indicating that the second mode has been disabled.

設備201包括呈噗氣感測器225的形式的另外的輸入構件(即除了按鈕212以外的輸入構件)。噗氣感測器225被配置為偵測使用者在耗材202的下游端218處抽吸(即吸氣)。噗氣感測器225可以例如呈壓力感測器、流量計、或傳聲器的形式。噗氣感測器225操作連接到電子設備空腔224中的控制器208,使得來自噗氣感測器225的指示噗氣狀態(即抽吸或不抽吸)的訊號形成對控制器208的輸入(且可以因此由控制器208響應)。The device 201 includes an additional input member in the form of a puff sensor 225 (ie an input member other than the button 212). The puff sensor 225 is configured to detect that the user draws (ie inhales) at the downstream end 218 of the consumable 202. The puff sensor 225 may be in the form of a pressure sensor, a flow meter, or a microphone, for example. The puff sensor 225 is operatively connected to the controller 208 in the cavity 224 of the electronic device, so that the signal from the puff sensor 225 indicating the state of puff (that is, puffing or not puffing) forms a signal to the controller 208 Input (and can therefore be responded to by the controller 208).

圖3繪示用於在偵測到的環境溫度被決定為已經超過預定的閾值溫度時停用第二加熱模式的方法的流程圖。FIG. 3 shows a flowchart of a method for deactivating the second heating mode when the detected ambient temperature is determined to have exceeded a predetermined threshold temperature.

如圖3中所繪示,方法300包括由設備201的控制器208所實施的一或更多個方塊。可以在控制器可執行指令的一般背景脈絡下描述方法300。一般而言,控制器可執行指令可以包括常式、程式、物件、部件、資料結構、程序、模組、及函數,其執行特定的功能或實施特定的抽象資料類型。As shown in FIG. 3, the method 300 includes one or more blocks implemented by the controller 208 of the device 201. The method 300 can be described in the general context of controller executable instructions. Generally speaking, controller executable instructions can include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, programs, modules, and functions, which perform specific functions or implement specific abstract data types.

描述方法300的順序不旨在解釋為限制,且任何數量的描述的方法方塊可以用任何順序組合以實施方法300。此外,在不脫離本文中所述的標的的範圍的情況下,可以從方塊300刪除個別的方塊。並且,方法300可以用任何合適的硬體、軟體、韌體、或上述項目的組合來實施。The order in which the method 300 is described is not intended to be construed as a limitation, and any number of the described method blocks can be combined in any order to implement the method 300. In addition, individual blocks can be deleted from block 300 without departing from the scope of the subject matter described herein. Moreover, the method 300 can be implemented with any suitable hardware, software, firmware, or a combination of the above items.

在方塊301處,控制器208從溫度感測器110接收測量到的環境溫度。要注意,儘管未明確示出接收用於將設備從第一加熱模式改變到第二加熱模式的使用者輸入的步驟,但可以在步驟301之前進行此步驟。在方塊302處,控制器將測量到的環境與儲存在記憶體109中的預定的閾值溫度進行比較,且基於此比較來決定測量到的環境溫度是否已經超過閾值溫度。詳細而言,在控制器208接收到用於將設備201從第一加熱模式切換到第二加熱模式的使用者請求時,控制器208將從感測器110在特定時刻接收到的測量到的環境溫度與預定的閾值溫度進行比較,且據此如方塊303及304中所論述地作出決策。At block 301, the controller 208 receives the measured ambient temperature from the temperature sensor 110. It should be noted that although the step of receiving user input for changing the device from the first heating mode to the second heating mode is not explicitly shown, this step may be performed before step 301. At block 302, the controller compares the measured environment with a predetermined threshold temperature stored in the memory 109, and determines whether the measured environment temperature has exceeded the threshold temperature based on the comparison. In detail, when the controller 208 receives a user request for switching the device 201 from the first heating mode to the second heating mode, the controller 208 will receive the measured value from the sensor 110 at a specific time. The ambient temperature is compared with a predetermined threshold temperature, and a decision is made accordingly as discussed in blocks 303 and 304.

在方塊303處,控制器208沿著「是」路徑移動以停用第二加熱模式,或換言之,防止啟用第二加熱模式,即在發現所決定的環境溫度超過儲存在記憶體109中的預定的閾值的時候。此外,控制器208還透過各種輸出構件向使用者指示第二模式不可用(例如停用)。精確地,控制器208可以與輸出構件耦接,輸出構件被配置為用於產生觸感反饋、音訊及視覺反饋中的一者,以向使用者指示控制器208已經停用第二加熱模式。At block 303, the controller 208 moves along the "Yes" path to disable the second heating mode, or in other words, prevent the second heating mode from being activated, that is, when the determined ambient temperature is found to exceed the predetermined value stored in the memory 109 Of the threshold. In addition, the controller 208 also indicates to the user that the second mode is unavailable (for example, disabled) through various output components. Precisely, the controller 208 may be coupled with an output member configured to generate one of tactile feedback, audio and visual feedback to indicate to the user that the controller 208 has disabled the second heating mode.

在方塊304處,在未發現測量到的環境溫度超過預定的閾值時,控制器208沿著「否」路徑移動,且不停用第二加熱模式,例如以啟用或繼續啟用第二加熱模式。At block 304, when the measured ambient temperature is not found to exceed the predetermined threshold, the controller 208 moves along the “no” path and does not deactivate the second heating mode, for example, to activate or continue to activate the second heating mode.

方法的流程圖未明確揭露,在一個示例性的實施例中,控制器208被配置為用於藉由將加熱器的操作從第二加熱模式切換到第一加熱模式來停用第二加熱模式。進一步地,流程圖也未明確揭露第一加熱模式及第二加熱模式,然而要確認,第一模式可以是正常模式,在正常模式下,在穩定的溫度下加熱耗材202,而第二模式可以是升壓模式,在升壓模式下,在較高的溫度下快速地加熱耗材202。The flowchart of the method is not explicitly disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the controller 208 is configured to disable the second heating mode by switching the operation of the heater from the second heating mode to the first heating mode. . Further, the flowchart does not clearly disclose the first heating mode and the second heating mode. However, it should be confirmed that the first mode can be the normal mode. In the normal mode, the consumable 202 can be heated at a stable temperature, and the second mode can be It is a boost mode. In the boost mode, the consumable 202 is quickly heated at a higher temperature.

設備201可以包括一或更多個溫度感測器(如圖4中所示)。環境溫度感測器428用來測量設備401的周圍或環境溫度(即設備附近的溫度)。在一些實施例中,環境感測器被定位為測量進入設備中的空氣流的溫度。在此類實施例中,環境溫度感測器428位在加熱器的上游。在一些實施例中,環境溫度感測器428位在空氣流進入耗材的位置的上游。在一些實施例中,流入的空氣在吸入期間經過環境溫度感測器428。在經過環境溫度感測器428環境溫度感測器之後,空氣穿過耗材。在一些實施例中,環境溫度感測器428是控制器208的一部分。The device 201 may include one or more temperature sensors (as shown in Figure 4). The ambient temperature sensor 428 is used to measure the surrounding or ambient temperature of the device 401 (ie, the temperature near the device). In some embodiments, the environmental sensor is positioned to measure the temperature of the air flow entering the device. In such embodiments, the ambient temperature sensor 428 is located upstream of the heater. In some embodiments, the ambient temperature sensor 428 is located upstream of where the air flow enters the consumable. In some embodiments, the inflowing air passes through the ambient temperature sensor 428 during inhalation. After passing through the ambient temperature sensor 428, the air passes through the consumable. In some embodiments, the ambient temperature sensor 428 is part of the controller 208.

蒸氣在煙霧形成基材加熱時產生。抽過耗材的空氣流最終來自環境空氣源。若環境空氣溫度太高,則蒸氣溫度可能對於使用者而言會令人不適地高且可能不適合吸入。相比之下,若環境溫度太低,則可能削弱(例如由於蒸氣產量降低而削弱)設備的效能。這可能在寒冷的環境中降低使用者體驗。藉由使用環境溫度感測器,可以調節進入使用者的口腔的蒸氣的溫度。可以藉由取決於來自環境溫度感測器428的環境溫度測量來控制加熱器404的溫度來調節蒸氣溫度。Vapor is generated when the smoke forming substrate is heated. The air flow drawn through the consumables ultimately comes from the ambient air source. If the ambient air temperature is too high, the vapor temperature may be uncomfortably high for the user and may not be suitable for inhalation. In contrast, if the ambient temperature is too low, the effectiveness of the equipment may be impaired (for example, due to reduced steam production). This may reduce the user experience in a cold environment. By using an ambient temperature sensor, the temperature of the vapor entering the user's oral cavity can be adjusted. The vapor temperature can be adjusted by controlling the temperature of the heater 404 depending on the ambient temperature measurement from the ambient temperature sensor 428.

環境空氣溫度是使用環境溫度感測器來測量的。控制器408接收指示環境空氣溫度的訊號(環境溫度測量)。基於環境溫度測量,控制器408控制向加熱器供應的電力的量以獲得加熱器404的最佳加熱以及改善的蒸氣溫度及使用者體驗。在一些實施例中,若環境溫度高,則減少向加熱器供應的電力。在一些實施例中,若環境溫度超過溫度閾值,則減少向加熱器供應的電力。類似地,若環境空氣溫度低,則控制器408可以增加向加熱器供應的電力以獲得最佳的加熱溫度。在一些實施例中,若環境溫度低於下溫度閾值,則增加向加熱器供應的電力。控制器408可以週期性地監測環境溫度,且在耗材循環期間調整向加熱器404供應的電力。或者,控制器可以在耗材循環開始時測量環境溫度一次,且取決於一個環境溫度測量來設定在耗材循環期間向加熱器供應的電力。The ambient air temperature is measured using an ambient temperature sensor. The controller 408 receives a signal indicating the ambient air temperature (ambient temperature measurement). Based on the ambient temperature measurement, the controller 408 controls the amount of power supplied to the heater to obtain optimal heating of the heater 404 and improved steam temperature and user experience. In some embodiments, if the ambient temperature is high, the power supplied to the heater is reduced. In some embodiments, if the ambient temperature exceeds the temperature threshold, the power supplied to the heater is reduced. Similarly, if the ambient air temperature is low, the controller 408 may increase the power supplied to the heater to obtain the optimal heating temperature. In some embodiments, if the ambient temperature is below the lower temperature threshold, the power supplied to the heater is increased. The controller 408 may periodically monitor the ambient temperature and adjust the power supplied to the heater 404 during the cycle of consumables. Alternatively, the controller may measure the ambient temperature once at the beginning of the consumable cycle, and depending on one ambient temperature measurement to set the power supplied to the heater during the consumable cycle.

在一些實施例中,設備也包括加熱器溫度感測器以供測量加熱器當前的操作溫度。加熱器溫度感測器可以是加熱器的單獨部件(例如熱電偶),或溫度感測器可以使用加熱器的電阻加熱軌路來實施(例如藉由將加熱器的測量到的電阻與加熱器軌路的電阻如何隨著溫度改變的模型進行比較以計算加熱器溫度來實施)。In some embodiments, the device also includes a heater temperature sensor for measuring the current operating temperature of the heater. The heater temperature sensor can be a separate part of the heater (such as a thermocouple), or the temperature sensor can be implemented using the resistance heating rail of the heater (for example, by combining the measured resistance of the heater with the heater The model of how the resistance of the rail changes with the temperature is compared to calculate the heater temperature for implementation).

向加熱器供應的電力可以取決於環境溫度測量及加熱器的測量。在一些實施例中,向加熱器供應的電力可以取決於兩個溫度量度的比較,例如兩個溫度測量之間的差異。The power supplied to the heater may depend on the ambient temperature measurement and the heater measurement. In some embodiments, the power supplied to the heater may depend on the comparison of two temperature measurements, such as the difference between two temperature measurements.

在另外的實施例中,加熱器溫度感測器測量加熱器的溫度且向控制器408提供訊號。In another embodiment, the heater temperature sensor measures the temperature of the heater and provides a signal to the controller 408.

在一些實施例中,控制器藉由改變脈寬調變電源的佔空比來控制向加熱器供應的電力的量。In some embodiments, the controller controls the amount of power supplied to the heater by changing the duty cycle of the pulse width modulated power supply.

在另一個實施例中,控制器408可以響應於環境溫度測量而停用設備的至少一個操作模式。在一些實施例中,設備實施兩個操作模式:第一操作模式及第二操作模式,在第一操作模式期間,將加熱器維持在較低的操作溫度下,在第二操作模式期間,將加熱器維持在較高的操作溫度下。較低的操作溫度可以介於攝氏260與320度之間。較高的操作溫度可以介於攝氏320與380度之間。In another embodiment, the controller 408 may deactivate at least one operating mode of the device in response to the ambient temperature measurement. In some embodiments, the device implements two operating modes: a first operating mode and a second operating mode. During the first operating mode, the heater is maintained at a lower operating temperature, and during the second operating mode, the heater is The heater is maintained at a higher operating temperature. The lower operating temperature can be between 260 and 320 degrees Celsius. The higher operating temperature can be between 320 and 380 degrees Celsius.

若環境溫度超過中間溫度閾值,則可以停用高溫模式。中間溫度閾值可以是攝氏35度。若環境溫度超過高溫閾值,則可以停用高溫模式及低溫模式。高溫閾值可以是攝氏50度。這可以改善使用者的安全性。If the ambient temperature exceeds the intermediate temperature threshold, the high temperature mode can be disabled. The intermediate temperature threshold can be 35 degrees Celsius. If the ambient temperature exceeds the high temperature threshold, the high temperature mode and low temperature mode can be disabled. The high temperature threshold can be 50 degrees Celsius. This can improve user safety.

在一些實施例中,使用者可以能夠選定設備的操作模式。若模式中的一或兩者因為環境溫度而停用,則可以將控制器配置為例如使用使用者介面部件(例如LED或觸感反饋)來向使用者指示停用的模式不可用。In some embodiments, the user may be able to select the operating mode of the device. If one or both of the modes are disabled due to ambient temperature, the controller can be configured to, for example, use a user interface component (such as LED or tactile feedback) to indicate to the user that the disabled mode is not available.

因為控制器408控制對加熱器的電力供應,這改善了電池電力的節約。Because the controller 408 controls the power supply to the heater, this improves battery power saving.

設備401也包括呈噗氣感測器(未示出)的形式的輸入構件。噗氣感測器與上文針對圖1A到1E中所示的實施例所描述的噗氣感測器相同。The device 401 also includes an input member in the form of a puff sensor (not shown). The puff sensor is the same as the puff sensor described above for the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1A to 1E.

前述說明中、或以下申請專利範圍中、或附圖中所揭露的特徵可以單獨地或用此類特徵的任何組合來用於用本發明多種多樣的形式來實現本發明,視情況,此等特徵用它們特定的形式來表示或就用於執行所揭露的功能的手段、或用於獲得所揭露的結果的方法或工序的角度而言來表示。The features disclosed in the foregoing description, or in the scope of the following patent applications, or in the drawings can be used alone or in any combination of such features to implement the present invention in various forms, as appropriate, etc. Features are expressed in their specific forms or in terms of means for performing the disclosed functions, or methods or procedures for obtaining the disclosed results.

儘管已經與上述的示例性實施例結合描述本發明,但在給出此揭示內容時,本領域中的技術人員將理解許多等效的變體及變型。因此,上文所闡述的發明的示例性實施例視為是說明性且非限制性的。在不脫離本發明的精神及範圍的情況下,可以作出對於所述實施例的各種改變。Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the above exemplary embodiments, when this disclosure is given, those skilled in the art will understand many equivalent variations and modifications. Therefore, the exemplary embodiments of the invention set forth above are considered to be illustrative and non-limiting. Various changes to the described embodiments can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

為了避免任何疑問,本文中所提供的任何理論解釋是為了改善讀者的了解的目的而提供的。發明人並不希望被這些理論解釋中的任一者所束縛。For the avoidance of any doubt, any theoretical explanation provided in this article is provided for the purpose of improving readers' understanding. The inventor does not wish to be bound by any of these theoretical explanations.

本文中所使用的任何部分標題僅是為了組織的目的,且並不被解釋為限制所描述的標的。Any section headings used in this article are for organizational purposes only and are not construed as limiting the subject matter described.

在整個此說明書(包括以下的申請專利範圍)內,除非上下文另有需要,否則將把用詞「具有」、「包括」、及「包含」、及其變型了解為暗示包容所陳述的整數或步驟、或整數或步驟的群組,但不排除任何其他的整數或步驟、或整數或步驟的群組。Throughout this specification (including the scope of patent applications below), unless the context requires otherwise, the terms "having", "including", and "including" and their variants will be understood to imply inclusion of the stated integer or Steps, or integers or groups of steps, but do not exclude any other integers or steps, or groups of integers or steps.

必須注意,如本說明書及隨附申請專利範圍中所使用的,單數形式「一」、「一個」、及「該」包括複數的指涉對象,除非上下文另有明確指示。在本文中可以將範圍表示為從「約」一個特定值及/或到「約」另一個特定值。當表達此類範圍時,另一個實施例包括從一個特定值及/或到另一個特定值。類似地,在藉由使用先行詞「約」將值表示為近似值時,將了解,此特定值形成了另一個實施例。關於數值的用語「約」是可選的,且意指例如+/-10%。It must be noted that, as used in this specification and the scope of the accompanying patent application, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" include plural referents, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Ranges can be expressed herein as from "about" one specific value and/or to "about" another specific value. When expressing such a range, another embodiment includes from one specific value and/or to another specific value. Similarly, when a value is expressed as an approximation by using the antecedent "about", it will be understood that this particular value forms another embodiment. The term "about" with respect to numerical values is optional and means, for example, +/-10%.

用詞「優選」及「優選地」在本文中用來指本發明的可以在一些情況下提供某些益處的實施例。然而,要理解,其他的實施例在相同或不同的情況下也可以是優選的。因此,一或更多個優選實施例的敘述並不意味著或暗示,其他的實施例是沒有用,且不旨在從本揭示內容的範圍或從申請專利範圍的範圍排除其他的實施例。The terms "preferably" and "preferably" are used herein to refer to embodiments of the present invention that can provide certain benefits in some cases. However, it is to be understood that other embodiments may also be preferred under the same or different conditions. Therefore, the description of one or more preferred embodiments does not imply or imply that other embodiments are useless, and are not intended to exclude other embodiments from the scope of the disclosure or the scope of the patent application.

100:吸煙替代系統 101:替代吸煙設備 102:耗材 103:煙霧形成劑 104:加熱器 105:電源 106:連接器 107:使用者介面(UI) 108:控制器 109:記憶體 110:感測器 200:吸煙替代系統 201:HT設備 202:HT耗材 204:加熱器 205:可再充電電池 206:USB埠 208:控制器 209:主體 210:頂蓋 211:發光二極體(LED) 212:按鈕 213:煙霧形成基材 214:終端過濾元件 215:上游過濾元件 216:間隔元件 217:上游端 218:下游 219:孔腔 220:孔腔 221:開口 222:空腔 223:加熱元件 224:電子設備空腔 225:噗氣感測器 226:凹口 300:方法 301:方塊 302:方塊 303:方塊 304:方塊 401:設備 404:加熱器 405:電源 408:控制器 428:環境溫度感測器 429:加熱器溫度感測器 100’:系統100: Smoking Alternative System 101: Alternative smoking equipment 102: Consumables 103: Smoke forming agent 104: heater 105: power supply 106: Connector 107: User Interface (UI) 108: Controller 109: Memory 110: Sensor 200: Smoking Alternative System 201: HT equipment 202: HT consumables 204: heater 205: Rechargeable battery 206: USB port 208: Controller 209: Subject 210: top cover 211: Light-emitting diode (LED) 212: Button 213: Smoke forming substrate 214: terminal filter element 215: Upstream filter element 216: Spacer element 217: Upstream 218: Downstream 219: Hole 220: cavity 221: open 222: cavity 223: heating element 224: Electronic device cavity 225: Puff Sensor 226: Notch 300: method 301: Block 302: Block 303: Block 304: Block 401: Equipment 404: heater 405: Power 408: Controller 428: Ambient Temperature Sensor 429: Heater temperature sensor 100’: System

現將參照附圖更詳細地論述繪示本發明的原理的實施例,使得可以了解本發明且使得可以理解本發明的另外的態樣及特徵,在附圖中:The embodiments that illustrate the principles of the present invention will now be discussed in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the present invention can be understood and other aspects and features of the present invention can be understood. In the accompanying drawings:

圖1A是吸煙替代系統的示意圖;Figure 1A is a schematic diagram of a smoking replacement system;

圖1B是圖1A的吸煙替代系統的變型的示意圖;Figure 1B is a schematic diagram of a modification of the smoking substitution system of Figure 1A;

圖2A是吸煙替代系統的第一實施例的正視圖,其中耗材與設備接合;Figure 2A is a front view of the first embodiment of the smoking replacement system, in which the consumable is engaged with the device;

圖2B是吸煙替代系統的第一實施例的正視圖,其中耗材脫離設備;Figure 2B is a front view of the first embodiment of the smoking substitution system, where the consumables are detached from the device;

圖2C是吸煙替代系統的第一實施例的耗材的截面圖;2C is a cross-sectional view of the consumables of the first embodiment of the smoking replacement system;

圖2D是吸煙替代系統的第一實施例的設備的端部的詳細圖;Figure 2D is a detailed view of the end of the device of the first embodiment of the smoking replacement system;

圖2E是替代吸煙系統的第一實施例的截面圖;Figure 2E is a cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the alternative smoking system;

圖3是繪示用於操作系統的方法的流程圖;及Figure 3 is a flow chart showing a method for operating system; and

圖4依據吸煙替代系統的一個實施例繪示加熱不燃燒設備的方塊圖。Fig. 4 shows a block diagram of a heat-not-burn device according to an embodiment of the smoking replacement system.

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一種加熱不燃燒設備,包括: 一加熱器,用於加熱一煙霧形成基材; 一環境溫度感測器,用於針對該設備進行一環境溫度測量;以及 一控制器,被配置為在至少兩個操作模式下操作該加熱器,其中該控制器被配置為至少基於該環境溫度測量來停用該至少兩個操作模式中的至少一者。A heat-not-burn equipment, including: A heater for heating a smoke forming substrate; An ambient temperature sensor for measuring the ambient temperature of the device; and A controller configured to operate the heater in at least two operating modes, wherein the controller is configured to deactivate at least one of the at least two operating modes based at least on the ambient temperature measurement. 如請求項1所述的設備,其中該至少兩個操作模式包括一高溫操作模式及一低溫操作模式,其中在該高溫操作模式下將該加熱器維持在一較高的溫度下,且在該低溫操作模式下將該加熱器維持在一較低的溫度下。The device according to claim 1, wherein the at least two operation modes include a high temperature operation mode and a low temperature operation mode, wherein the heater is maintained at a higher temperature in the high temperature operation mode, and in the The heater is maintained at a lower temperature in the low temperature operation mode. 如請求項2所述的設備,其中該控制器被配置為允許該使用者從該高溫操作模式及該低溫操作模式中進行選定。The device according to claim 2, wherein the controller is configured to allow the user to select from the high temperature operation mode and the low temperature operation mode. 如請求項2或請求項3所述的設備,其中若該環境溫度測量高於或等於一預定的中間溫度最大操作環境溫度,則停用該高溫操作模式。The device according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein if the ambient temperature measurement is higher than or equal to a predetermined mid-temperature maximum operating ambient temperature, the high-temperature operating mode is disabled. 如請求項4所述的設備,其中若該環境溫度測量高於或等於一預定的高溫最大操作環境溫度,則均停用該高溫操作溫度模式及該低溫操作溫度模式。The device according to claim 4, wherein if the ambient temperature measurement is higher than or equal to a predetermined high temperature maximum operating environment temperature, both the high temperature operating temperature mode and the low temperature operating temperature mode are disabled. 如請求項1到3中的任一者所述的設備,其中該加熱器包括該環境溫度感測器。The device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the heater includes the ambient temperature sensor. 如請求項6所述的設備,其中該控制器被配置為在不向該加熱器供應電力時進行該環境溫度測量。The device according to claim 6, wherein the controller is configured to perform the ambient temperature measurement when power is not supplied to the heater. 如請求項6所述的設備,其中該控制器被配置為在最近一次向該加熱器供應電力之後在進行該環境溫度測量之前等待一預定的冷卻時間。The device according to claim 6, wherein the controller is configured to wait for a predetermined cooling time before measuring the ambient temperature after power is supplied to the heater last time. 如請求項1到3中的任一者所述的設備,其中該環境溫度感測器是該控制器內的一環境溫度感測器。The device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the ambient temperature sensor is an ambient temperature sensor in the controller. 如請求項1到3中的任一者所述的設備,更包括一可再充電電源以供使送到該加熱器的電力柔軟。The device described in any one of claims 1 to 3 further includes a rechargeable power source for softening the power supplied to the heater. 一種加熱不燃燒設備,包括: 一環境溫度感測器,用於針對該設備進行一環境溫度測量; 一加熱器,用於加熱一煙霧形成基材;以及 一控制器,被配置為控制向該加熱器供應的一電力量,其中向該加熱器供應的一電力量至少基於該環境溫度測量。A heat-not-burn equipment, including: An ambient temperature sensor for measuring the ambient temperature of the device; A heater for heating an aerosol forming substrate; and A controller is configured to control an amount of power supplied to the heater, wherein the amount of power supplied to the heater is based on at least the ambient temperature measurement. 如請求項11所述的設備,更包括一加熱器溫度感測器,該加熱器溫度感測器被配置為測量該加熱器的當前溫度。The device according to claim 11, further comprising a heater temperature sensor, and the heater temperature sensor is configured to measure the current temperature of the heater. 如請求項12所述的設備,其中該控制器被配置為控制向該加熱器供應的電力以調節該加熱器的溫度,其中向該加熱器供應的該電力量基於該環境溫度測量與該加熱器的該當前溫度的一比較。The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the controller is configured to control the power supplied to the heater to adjust the temperature of the heater, wherein the amount of power supplied to the heater is based on the ambient temperature measurement and the heating A comparison of the current temperature of the device. 如請求項11到13中的任一者所述的設備,其中向該加熱器供應的該電力是脈寬調變的。The device according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the power supplied to the heater is pulse width modulated. 如請求項11到13中的任一者所述的設備,其中該環境溫度感測器是該控制器內的一環境溫度感測器。The device according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the ambient temperature sensor is an ambient temperature sensor in the controller.
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