TW202215991A - Aerosol generation device with flexible cover - Google Patents
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本發明關於一種氣溶膠產生裝置,具體地關於一種包括具有被按壓時可以變形的一個或多個柔性區域的蓋之氣溶膠產生裝置。The present invention relates to an aerosol-generating device, in particular an aerosol-generating device comprising a cover having one or more flexible areas that can be deformed when pressed.
標記上常見的氣溶膠產生裝置典型地包括一個或多個輸入元件,比如按鈕、開關、觸摸面板或允許氣溶膠產生裝置之使用者為該裝置提供操作輸入的類似介面元件。使用該等輸入元件,使用者可以例如打開或關閉氣溶膠產生裝置,調整裝置的一個或多個操作參數(比如加熱溫度或持續時間),或者可以輸入對氣溶膠產生裝置之請求以輸出例如與氣溶膠產生裝置的操作狀態有關之資訊。Aerosol-generating devices commonly found on indicia typically include one or more input elements, such as buttons, switches, touch panels, or similar interface elements that allow a user of the aerosol-generating device to provide operational input to the device. Using these input elements, the user can, for example, turn the aerosol-generating device on or off, adjust one or more operating parameters of the device (such as heating temperature or duration), or can input a request to the aerosol-generating device to output, for example, a Information about the operational status of the aerosol-generating device.
一些配置提供了一個或多個輸入元件,輸入元件在氣溶膠產生裝置的裝置外部殼體的外表面處係可觸及的。雖然輸入元件容易觸及,但這種配置容易無意中致動輸入元件。此外,輸入元件受到機械磨損和撕裂,並且無法防止液體、小顆粒和微粒進入。一些配置利用蓋面板,該蓋面板覆蓋設置在氣溶膠產生裝置的主體上的輸入元件。蓋面板典型地可以相對於主體拆卸或以其他方式移動以將輸入元件暴露給氣溶膠產生裝置之使用者。雖然這樣的配置提供了對輸入元件針對外部影響的改進保護,但是觸及輸入元件係不方便的,並且重複地拆卸或移動蓋面板導致附接器件之磨損和撕裂增加,蓋面板藉由該附接器件可拆卸地或可移動地附接到主體。Some configurations provide one or more input elements that are accessible at the outer surface of the device outer housing of the aerosol-generating device. While the input elements are easily accessible, this configuration is prone to inadvertent actuation of the input elements. In addition, the input elements are subject to mechanical wear and tear and are not protected from the ingress of liquids, small particles and particulates. Some configurations utilize a cover panel that covers an input element disposed on the body of the aerosol-generating device. The cover panel is typically removable or otherwise movable relative to the body to expose the input element to a user of the aerosol-generating device. While such a configuration provides improved protection of the input element against external influences, access to the input element is inconvenient and repeated removal or movement of the cover panel results in increased wear and tear of the attachment means by which the cover panel is attached The connector is detachably or removably attached to the body.
因此,需要一種氣溶膠產生裝置,其設置有使用者可方便地觸及並被保護以防外部有害影響的輸入元件。Therefore, there is a need for an aerosol-generating device that is provided with an input element that is easily accessible to the user and protected from external harmful influences.
藉由如獨立請求項的特徵所限定的本發明,實現了部分或全部上述目的。本發明之較佳的實施方式係由從屬請求項的特徵限定的。Some or all of the above-mentioned objects are achieved by the invention as defined by the features of the independent claim. Preferred embodiments of the invention are defined by the features of the dependent claims.
在第1方面,本發明係一種氣溶膠產生裝置,該氣溶膠產生裝置包括由主殼體限定的主體以及可拆卸地附接或連接到主殼體的蓋元件,主殼體包括操作介面部分,操作介面部分設置在主殼體的外表面的至少一部分處並且可以被致動以操作氣溶膠產生裝置。操作介面部分的至少一部分佈置在主殼體的外表面與蓋元件之間,蓋元件包括可以彈性變形以致動操作介面部分的一個或多個柔性區域。In a first aspect, the present invention is an aerosol-generating device comprising a body defined by a main housing and a cover member removably attached or connected to the main housing, the main housing including an operating interface portion , an operating interface portion is provided at at least a portion of the outer surface of the main housing and can be actuated to operate the aerosol generating device. At least a portion of the operating interface portion is disposed between the outer surface of the main housing and a cover element comprising one or more flexible regions that can be elastically deformed to actuate the operating interface portion.
包括一個或多個柔性區域的蓋元件係有利的,因為一方面蓋元件覆蓋操作介面部分以提供保護免受有害外部影響,而另一方面,一個或多個柔性區域允許使用者致動操作介面部分而無需移除或移動蓋元件以暴露操作介面部分。應該注意的是,雖然任何材料都具有一定量彈性,但在本發明之上下文中,「彈性變形」係指可以由氣溶膠產生裝置的使用者使用任何附加工具或輔助引起的任何彈性變形。可拆卸係有利的,因為如果需要,它允許操作介面部分或氣溶膠產生裝置的被蓋元件覆蓋的任何其他功能元件被直接觸及。A cover element comprising one or more flexible areas is advantageous because on the one hand the cover element covers parts of the operating interface to provide protection from harmful external influences, and on the other hand the one or more flexible areas allow the user to actuate the operating interface part without removing or moving the cover element to expose part of the operating interface. It should be noted that while any material possesses a certain amount of elasticity, "elastic deformation" in the context of the present invention refers to any elastic deformation that may be caused by the user of the aerosol generating device using any additional tools or aids. Removability is advantageous because it allows direct access to parts of the operating interface or any other functional elements of the aerosol-generating device that are covered by the cover element, if desired.
根據第2方面,在前一方面中,整個操作介面部分佈置在蓋元件與主殼體之間。According to a second aspect, in the previous aspect, the entire operation interface portion is arranged between the cover member and the main casing.
第2方面係有利的,因為它藉由蓋元件為整個操作介面部分提供保護和可觸及性。The second aspect is advantageous because it provides protection and accessibility for the entire operating interface part by means of the cover element.
根據第3方面,在前一方面中,操作介面部分在外部係不可見的。According to a third aspect, in the previous aspect, the operation interface portion is not visible from the outside.
第3方面係有利的,因為它為操作介面部分提供了改進的保護。此外,它允許操作介面部分包括光學部件和裝置,否則它們的操作和性能會受到環境光或雜散光的干擾或負面影響。The third aspect is advantageous because it provides improved protection of the operator interface portion. Furthermore, it allows the operator interface portion to include optical components and devices whose operation and performance would otherwise be disturbed or negatively affected by ambient or stray light.
根據第4方面,在前述方面中之任一方面中,一個或多個柔性區域可以被使用者的手或手指按壓。According to a fourth aspect, in any of the preceding aspects, the one or more flexible regions may be pressed by a user's hand or fingers.
第4方面係有利的,因為它允許使用者在握持氣溶膠產生裝置的同時致動操作介面部分,特別是用握持氣溶膠產生裝置的手的手指致動操作介面部分。The fourth aspect is advantageous because it allows the user to actuate the operating interface portion while holding the aerosol-generating device, in particular actuating the operating interface portion with the fingers of the hand holding the aerosol-generating device.
根據第5方面,在前一方面中,一個或多個柔性區域可以被按壓以朝向主殼體彈性變形從而致動操作介面部分。According to a fifth aspect, in the previous aspect, the one or more flexible regions may be pressed to elastically deform toward the main housing to actuate the operating interface portion.
第5方面係有利的,因為它允許一個或多個柔性區域被按壓而引起的變形直接對應於操作介面部分的致動。Aspect 5 is advantageous because it allows the deformation of one or more flexible areas to be pressed to correspond directly to actuation of the operating interface portion.
根據第6方面,在第4或第5方面中之任一方面中,一個或多個柔性區域可以被按壓以朝向主殼體彈性變形從而致動操作介面部分的不同區域。According to a sixth aspect, in either of the fourth or fifth aspects, the one or more flexible regions may be pressed to elastically deform towards the main housing to actuate different regions of the operating interface portion.
第6方面係有利的,因為它允許使用者選擇性地致動操作介面部分的不同區域。Aspect 6 is advantageous because it allows the user to selectively actuate different areas of the operating interface portion.
根據第7方面,在前一方面中,一或多個柔性區域可以被按壓以朝向主殼體彈性變形,以致動設置在操作介面部分上或操作介面部分的不同區域中的一或多個操作輸入元件。According to a seventh aspect, in the previous aspect, the one or more flexible regions can be pressed to elastically deform toward the main housing to actuate one or more operations provided on the operating interface portion or in different regions of the operating interface portion input element.
第7方面係有利的,因為它允許使用者選擇性地致動不同的輸入元件以經由蓋元件的柔性區域向氣溶膠產生裝置提供不同類型的輸入。Aspect 7 is advantageous as it allows the user to selectively actuate different input elements to provide different types of input to the aerosol-generating device via the flexible area of the cover element.
根據第8方面,在前述方面中之任一方面中,一個或多個柔性區域中的一個或多個包括位於該蓋元件的面向該主殼體的表面上的突起,該突起朝向該主殼體突出。According to an eighth aspect, in any one of the preceding aspects, one or more of the one or more flexible regions includes a protrusion on a surface of the cover element facing the main housing, the protrusion facing the main housing Body prominent.
第8方面係有利的,因為它提高了蓋元件的結構穩定性並且限制了蓋元件在朝向操作介面部分的方向上的最大變形,從而降低了蓋元件損壞的可能性。The eighth aspect is advantageous because it improves the structural stability of the cover element and limits the maximum deformation of the cover element in the direction towards the operating interface portion, thereby reducing the possibility of damage to the cover element.
根據第9方面,在前一方面中,突起與柔性區域一體形成。According to a ninth aspect, in the preceding aspect, the protrusion is integrally formed with the flexible region.
第9方面係有利的,因為它簡化了蓋元件的製造過程,提高了蓋元件的結構穩定性,並降低了結構弱點的可能性,在結構弱點處突起將另外與蓋元件附接或接合。The ninth aspect is advantageous because it simplifies the manufacturing process of the cover element, increases the structural stability of the cover element, and reduces the likelihood of structural weaknesses where the protrusions would otherwise attach or engage with the cover element.
根據第10方面,在前述方面中之任一方面中,蓋元件係一體形成的蓋元件。According to a tenth aspect, in any of the preceding aspects, the cover element is an integrally formed cover element.
第10方面係有利的,因為它簡化了蓋元件的製造過程,提高了蓋元件的結構穩定性,並降低了結構弱點的可能性,在結構弱點處蓋元件的不同部分將另外被附接或接合。Aspect 10 is advantageous because it simplifies the manufacturing process of the cover element, increases the structural stability of the cover element, and reduces the likelihood of structural weaknesses where different parts of the cover element would otherwise be attached or engage.
根據第11方面,在前一方面中,一個或多個柔性區域中的一個或多個的突起被配置為致動操作介面部分。According to an eleventh aspect, in the preceding aspect, the protrusions of one or more of the one or more flexible regions are configured to actuate the operating interface portion.
第11方面係有利的,因為它提高了可以致動所選輸入操作元件的準確度,並且允許蓋元件的柔性區域的變形範圍小於蓋元件的柔性區域與操作介面部分之間的距離,從而致動操作介面部分需要較小的變形。Aspect 11 is advantageous because it improves the accuracy with which the selected input operating element can be actuated, and allows the range of deformation of the flexible area of the cover element to be smaller than the distance between the flexible area of the cover element and the operating interface portion, thereby causing The part of the mobile operation interface requires less deformation.
根據第12方面,在前一方面中,致動操作介面部分包括與操作介面部分相互作用、接合或接觸。According to a twelfth aspect, in the previous aspect, actuating the operating interface portion includes interacting with, engaging, or making contact with the operating interface portion.
根據第13方面,在前一方面中,操作介面部分的相互作用、接合或接觸包括與一個或多個操作輸入元件相互作用、接合或接觸。According to a thirteenth aspect, in the preceding aspect, the interaction, engagement or contact of the operating interface portion includes interaction, engagement or contact with one or more operation input elements.
第12方面和第13方面係有利的,因為它們允許使用者選擇性地致動特定輸入元件以向操作介面部分提供明確的、一致可重複的輸入。Aspects 12 and 13 are advantageous in that they allow the user to selectively actuate certain input elements to provide unambiguous, consistently repeatable input to the operating interface portion.
根據第14方面,在前一方面中,一個或多個輸入元件包括按鈕、開關或感測器。According to a fourteenth aspect, in the preceding aspect, the one or more input elements comprise buttons, switches or sensors.
第14方面係有利的,因為它提供了可以藉由使蓋元件的柔性區域變形以簡單且可靠的方式致動的輸入元件。Aspect 14 is advantageous because it provides an input element that can be actuated in a simple and reliable manner by deforming the flexible area of the cover element.
根據第15方面,在前一方面中,感測器包括磁感測器或光學感測器。According to a fifteenth aspect, in the preceding aspect, the sensor comprises a magnetic sensor or an optical sensor.
第15方面係有利的,因為光學感測器或磁感測器可以在沒有物理接觸的情況下被致動並且因此重複使用引起的磨損和撕裂更少。Aspect 15 is advantageous because the optical or magnetic sensor can be actuated without physical contact and thus less wear and tear from repeated use.
根據第16方面,在前述方面中之任一方面中,輸出元件在主殼體與蓋元件之間設置在主殼體的表面處。According to a 16th aspect, in any of the preceding aspects, the output member is provided at a surface of the main housing between the main housing and the cover member.
根據第17方面,在前一方面中,輸出元件包括指示燈。According to a seventeenth aspect, in the preceding aspect, the output element includes an indicator light.
第16方面和第17方面係有利的,因為它們分別允許氣溶膠產生裝置向氣溶膠產生裝置的使用者提供比如回饋資訊的輸出資訊。Aspects 16 and 17 are advantageous because they respectively allow the aerosol-generating device to provide output information, such as feedback information, to the user of the aerosol-generating device.
根據第18方面,在前述方面中之任一方面中,主殼體和蓋元件圍成蓋元件與主殼體之間的空間,操作介面部分佈置在該空間中。According to an eighteenth aspect, in any one of the preceding aspects, the main casing and the cover member enclose a space between the cover member and the main casing in which the operation interface portion is arranged.
第18方面係有利的,因為封閉操作介面部分保護操作介面部分免受液體、顆粒或微粒的潛在有害侵入。Aspect 18 is advantageous because enclosing the operator interface portion protects the operator interface portion from potentially harmful intrusion of liquids, particles or particles.
根據第19方面,在前述方面中之任一方面中,蓋元件包括基本上平坦的部分。According to a nineteenth aspect, in any of the preceding aspects, the cover element includes a substantially flat portion.
根據第20方面,在前述方面中之任一方面中,蓋元件包括彎曲部分或彎部分。According to a 20th aspect, in any of the preceding aspects, the cover element comprises a curved portion or curved portion.
根據第21方面,在前述方面之一中,蓋元件的周邊部分係彎曲的或彎的。According to a twenty-first aspect, in one of the preceding aspects, the peripheral portion of the cover member is curved or curved.
第19方面、第20方面和第21方面係有利的,因為它們允許蓋元件調整或符合氣溶膠產生裝置的不同形狀。Aspects 19, 20 and 21 are advantageous because they allow the cover element to adjust or conform to different shapes of aerosol-generating devices.
根據第22方面,在前述方面中之任一方面中,蓋元件由面板形成。According to a 22nd aspect, in any of the preceding aspects, the cover element is formed from a panel.
第22方面係有利的,因為面板典型地是基本上板狀的結構,其被製成期望的形式和形狀以符合氣溶膠產生裝置的不同形狀。此外,用於製造蓋元件的許多原材料或先質部件典型地呈基本上矩形的平面面板的形式。因此,將面板用於蓋元件降低了製造成本和複雜性。Aspect 22 is advantageous because the panels are typically substantially plate-like structures that are fabricated in the desired form and shape to conform to the different shapes of aerosol-generating devices. Furthermore, many of the raw materials or precursor components used to manufacture the cover element are typically in the form of substantially rectangular planar panels. Thus, the use of panels for cover elements reduces manufacturing cost and complexity.
根據第23方面,在第22方面中,面板的一個或多個柔性區域的平均材料厚度小於非柔性區域的平均材料厚度。According to a 23rd aspect, in the 22nd aspect, the one or more flexible regions of the panel have an average material thickness that is less than the average material thickness of the non-flexible regions.
第23方面係有利的,因為它為柔性區域提供了材料強度、重量與厚度之間的最佳平衡。Aspect 23 is advantageous because it provides the flexible region with an optimal balance of material strength, weight and thickness.
在第24方面,在前述方面中之任一方面中,蓋元件與主殼體一體形成。In a 24th aspect, in any of the preceding aspects, the cover member is integrally formed with the main housing.
第24方面係有利的,因為它降低了製造複雜性並防止了不期望的物質的進入。Aspect 24 is advantageous because it reduces manufacturing complexity and prevents the ingress of undesired substances.
根據第25方面,在第1至第23方面中之任一方面中,氣溶膠產生裝置包括用於檢測蓋元件是否附接到主殼體的蓋檢測器件。According to a 25th aspect, in any one of the 1st to 23rd aspects, the aerosol generating device includes cover detection means for detecting whether the cover member is attached to the main housing.
第25方面係有利的,因為它允許確定蓋元件是否被正確附接以確保氣溶膠產生裝置的適當且安全的操作和保護。Aspect 25 is advantageous as it allows to determine whether the cover element is properly attached to ensure proper and safe operation and protection of the aerosol-generating device.
根據第26方面,在前一方面中,蓋檢測器件包括按鈕或開關,當蓋元件附接到主殼體時,按鈕或開關被致動。According to a twenty-sixth aspect, in the preceding aspect, the cover detection means comprises a button or switch which is actuated when the cover element is attached to the main housing.
第26方面係有利的,因為按鈕或開關可以成本有效地實施以可靠且重複地檢測蓋元件的附接。Aspect 26 is advantageous because a button or switch can be implemented cost-effectively to reliably and repeatedly detect the attachment of the cover element.
根據第27方面,在第25方面至第26方面中之任一方面中,蓋檢測器件包括感測器電路。According to a twenty-seventh aspect, in any one of the twenty-fifth to twenty-sixth aspects, the lid detection device includes a sensor circuit.
根據第28方面,在前一方面中,感測器電路包括霍爾感測器、光學感測器和電感測器。According to a twenty-eighth aspect, in the preceding aspect, the sensor circuit includes a Hall sensor, an optical sensor, and an electrical sensor.
第27和第28方面係有利的,因為由於霍爾感測器、光學感測器或電感測器的致動不需要例如藉由按壓感測器或以其他方式移動感測器的一部分來機械地致動感測器,因此由於蓋元件的重複附接和拆卸,感測器不易被機械磨損和撕裂。Aspects 27 and 28 are advantageous in that due to actuation of the Hall sensor, optical sensor or electrical sensor no mechanical mechanical action is required, eg by pressing the sensor or otherwise moving a part of the sensor The sensor is actuated properly and is therefore less susceptible to mechanical wear and tear due to repeated attachment and detachment of the cover element.
根據第29方面,在第25至第28方面中之任一方面中,氣溶膠產生裝置包括用於基於來自該蓋檢測器件的資訊控制該氣溶膠產生裝置的操作的電路,該資訊包括關於檢測到該蓋元件附接到該主殼體的第一狀態和關於檢測到該蓋元件未附接到該主殼體的第二狀態的資訊。According to a twenty-ninth aspect, in any one of aspects 25 to 28, the aerosol-generating device includes circuitry for controlling operation of the aerosol-generating device based on information from the lid detection device, the information including information about detection to a first state in which the cover element is attached to the main housing and information about a second state in which it is detected that the cover element is not attached to the main housing.
蓋元件的正確定位和附接對於確保使用者可以正確且安全地操作氣溶膠產生裝置係重要的,即藉由按壓蓋元件的柔性區域的使用者輸入按預期致動操作介面部分,並且對於確保操作介面部分免受潛在有害的外部影響的適當保護也很重要。因此,第29方面係有利的,因為它允許基於蓋元件是否正確附接來調整氣溶膠產生裝置的操作。Proper positioning and attachment of the cover element is important to ensure that the user can operate the aerosol-generating device correctly and safely, i.e., the operating interface portion is actuated as intended by user input pressing against the flexible area of the cover element, and to ensure that Proper protection of parts of the operating interface from potentially harmful external influences is also important. Therefore, aspect 29 is advantageous as it allows the operation of the aerosol-generating device to be adjusted based on whether the cover element is properly attached.
根據第30面,在前一方面中,基於來自該蓋檢測器件的資訊控制該氣溶膠產生裝置的操作包括如果來自該蓋檢測器件的資訊指示該第二狀態則防止或抑制該氣溶膠產生裝置產生氣溶膠,而如果來自該蓋檢測器件的資訊指示該第一狀態則啟用該氣溶膠產生裝置產生氣溶膠。According to aspect 30, in the preceding aspect, controlling the operation of the aerosol-generating device based on information from the lid detection device includes preventing or inhibiting the aerosol-generating device if the information from the lid detection device indicates the second state An aerosol is generated, and the aerosol generating device is activated to generate the aerosol if information from the lid detection device indicates the first state.
如果未檢測到蓋元件已附接,則不能確保氣溶膠產生裝置的正確和安全操作。第30方面因此係有利的,因為它防止氣溶膠產生裝置的不安全操作。Correct and safe operation of the aerosol generating device cannot be ensured if it is not detected that the cover element is attached. The 30th aspect is therefore advantageous because it prevents unsafe operation of the aerosol generating device.
根據第31方面,在前一方面中,當蓋元件附接或連接到主殼體時,蓋元件和主殼體形成氣溶膠產生裝置的外表面,除了在蓋元件和主殼體鄰接處形成的接縫之外,該外表面平滑且均勻。According to a 31st aspect, in the previous aspect, when the cover element is attached or connected to the main housing, the cover element and the main housing form an outer surface of the aerosol-generating device, except where the cover element and the main housing adjoin The outer surface is smooth and uniform, except for the seams.
根據第32方面,在前述方面中之任一方面中,當蓋元件附接到主殼體時,蓋元件的外表面占氣溶膠產生裝置的總外表面的10%至60%。According to a 32nd aspect, in any of the preceding aspects, when the cover element is attached to the main housing, the outer surface of the cover element constitutes 10% to 60% of the total outer surface of the aerosol generating device.
根據第33方面,在前述方面中之任一方面中,氣溶膠產生裝置為電子煙。According to a 33rd aspect, in any of the preceding aspects, the aerosol-generating device is an electronic cigarette.
根據第34方面,在前述方面中之任一方面中,氣溶膠產生裝置包括用於加熱氣溶膠產生基質的加熱單元。According to a 34th aspect, in any of the preceding aspects, the aerosol-generating device includes a heating unit for heating the aerosol-generating substrate.
如
圖 1A和
圖 1B所示,氣溶膠產生裝置100包括主殼體200和蓋元件300。主殼體200被配置為容納用於產生供使用者消耗的氣溶膠的氣溶膠產生單元。氣溶膠產生單元可以包括加熱單元110,加熱單元被配置用於加熱包括氣溶膠產生基質的消耗品120。氣溶膠產生裝置100可以是電子煙並且可以被配置為從電子煙油蒸汽或煙草蒸汽氣溶膠產生基質產生氣溶膠。例如,加熱單元110可以包括被配置用於接收煙草棒或類似消耗品的容器,並且加熱元件可以被配置用於加熱容器和接收在容器中的煙草棒。可替代地,容器可以被配置用於接收包含氣溶膠產生基質(比如液體)的煙彈,並且加熱單元110可以包括芯吸元件和被配置用於加熱芯吸元件的加熱元件。氣溶膠產生裝置100還包括電力供應器,該電力供應器可以是可更換的和/或可充電的電力供應器,並且可以附加地設置有用於為可充電電力供應器充電的充電端口。電力供應器可以較佳的是電池。蓋元件300可拆卸地附接到主殼體200。「蓋元件係可拆卸的」意味著蓋元件300可由氣溶膠產生裝置100的使用者從主殼體上拆卸而不需要任何額外的工具或輔助,而是可以由使用者使用一隻手或兩隻手拆卸。作為替代,蓋元件可以是不可拆卸的並且可以與主殼體或主殼體的至少一部分一體地形成。
As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B , the
氣溶膠產生裝置100可以具有長形形狀以提高使用者在握持氣溶膠產生裝置100時的舒適度。氣溶膠產生裝置100的縱向方向係氣溶膠產生裝置100伸長的方向。氣溶膠產生裝置100在縱向方向上的延伸部對應於氣溶膠產生裝置100的長度L,並且氣溶膠產生裝置100的縱向方向對應於氣溶膠產生裝置100的長度方向。氣溶膠產生裝置100具有位於橫向於氣溶膠產生裝置100的縱向方向的橫向平面內的橫截面。氣溶膠產生裝置100的橫截面通常可以是任何合適的形狀,但可以較佳的是矩形、正方形、圓形或橢圓形形狀。截面的縱向方向係氣溶膠產生裝置100的第一橫向方向或徑向方向並且對應於截面可以伸長的方向。截面在第一橫向方向或徑向方向上的延伸部對應於氣溶膠產生裝置100的寬度W,並且氣溶膠產生裝置100的第一橫向方向或徑向方向對應於氣溶膠產生裝置100的寬度方向。垂直於氣溶膠產生裝置100的長度方向和寬度方向的方向係氣溶膠產生裝置100的第二橫向方向或徑向方向。截面在第二橫向方向或徑向方向上的延伸部對應於氣溶膠產生裝置100的高度H,而第二橫向方向或徑向方向對應於氣溶膠產生裝置100的高度方向。在圓形截面的情況下,寬度方向和高度方向可以任意選擇,只要它們彼此垂直即可。在正方形截面的情況下,寬度方向對應於正方形的兩條相對邊之間的直接距離方向,高度方向對應於截面的平面中垂直於寬度方向的方向。The aerosol-generating
如圖1A所示,蓋元件300較佳的是從氣溶膠產生裝置100的高度方向附接到氣溶膠產生裝置100的主殼體200,即當附接到氣溶膠產生裝置100的主殼體200時,蓋元件300增加了氣溶膠產生裝置100的高度H,但不增加氣溶膠產生裝置100的長度L和寬度W,如圖1B所示。氣溶膠產生裝置100的高度H由蓋元件300的高度Hc和主殼體200的高度Hm組成,其中,蓋元件300的高度Hc對應於氣溶膠產生裝置100的高度H與主殼體200的高度Hm之間的差。較佳的是,蓋元件300的高度Hc不到氣溶膠產生裝置100的高度H的30%。這確保了,當附接蓋元件300時,氣溶膠產生裝置100的整體尺寸使得氣溶膠產生裝置100可以由使用者使用單手舒適地使用、握持和操作。當蓋元件300附接到主殼體時,蓋元件300的外表面係蓋元件300的與蓋元件300的內表面相反的表面,該內表面係面向主殼體200的表面。蓋元件300的外表面可以較佳的是構成氣溶膠產生裝置的總外表面的10%和60%之間、較佳的是20%和50%之間、更較佳的是30%和40%之間。當蓋元件300附接到主殼體200時,氣溶膠產生裝置100的外表面可以是平滑且均勻的表面,在蓋元件300和主殼體200鄰接處形成的接縫除外。具體地,蓋元件300的外表面具有平滑連續的形狀,並且從蓋元件300的外表面到主殼體200的外表面的過渡係平滑且連續的,在過渡處形成的接縫除外。As shown in FIG. 1A , the
如
圖 2A和
圖 2B所示,主殼體200和/或蓋元件300可以設置有用於將蓋元件300可拆卸地附接到主殼體200的附接器件210、310。附接器件210、230可以包括比如壓配合連接、夾緊連接或類似連接的器件。附加地或可替代地,附接器件210、310可以包括磁性器件。主殼體200可以設置有磁性聯接元件,蓋元件300可以設置有磁性對應聯接元件,其中,聯接元件和對應聯接元件包括磁體和鐵磁元件。主殼體200設置有在主殼體200的外表面上可觸及的操作介面部分220。操作介面部分220包括一個或多個操作輸入元件230,該等操作輸入元件可以被致動以提供用於操作氣溶膠產生裝置100的輸入。當蓋元件300附接到主殼體200時,包括一個或多個操作輸入元件230的操作介面部分220的至少一部分或全部被蓋元件300覆蓋,即操作介面部分包括佈置在主殼體200與蓋元件300之間的一或多個操作輸入元件230。較佳的是,所有操作輸入元件230都佈置在主殼體200與蓋元件300之間。操作介面部分220和操作輸入元件230在圖2A和圖2B中用虛線展示以指示它們在覆蓋它們的蓋元件300下方相應位置。可替代地,一個或多個操作輸入元件230可以佈置在主殼體200的未被蓋元件300覆蓋的外表面處,並且因此從氣溶膠產生裝置100的外部係可觸及和可見的。此外,主殼體200可以設置有多個操作介面部分220,其中至少一部分或全部可以佈置在主殼體200與蓋元件300之間以被蓋元件300覆蓋。可以使得操作介面部分220的被蓋元件300覆蓋的部分的操作輸入元件230從氣溶膠產生裝置100的外部不可見。如果操作輸入元件230被封閉在主殼體200與蓋元件300之間而沒有從氣溶膠產生裝置100的外部到操作輸入元件230的視線,則可以實現這一點。此外,蓋元件300可以較佳的是至少部分地完全不透明、或半透明,以致封閉在主殼體200與蓋元件300之間的操作輸入元件230透過蓋元件300係不可見的程度。一個或多個操作輸入元件230包括當被致動時可以引起以下之一的輸入元件:打開/關閉氣溶膠產生裝置100,改變和/或設置與氣溶膠產生裝置100一起設置的加熱單元110的加熱溫度和/或加熱持續時間,檢查消耗品的剩餘量,檢查電力供應器中的剩餘電量,以及執行與氣溶膠產生裝置100相關聯的任何其他功能和/操作。
As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B , the
蓋元件300包括一個或多個非柔性區域300b和一個或多個柔性區域300a,柔性區域可以被氣溶膠產生裝置100的使用者彈性變形。在本發明之上下文中,可彈性變形係指使用者無需額外工具或輔助即可變形,而是藉由使用手指或一隻手或雙手的其他適當部分按壓到柔性區域上來將力施加到柔性區域300a上。一或多個柔性區域300a在被使用者按壓時可以彈性變形以致動操作介面部分220,特別是用於致動操作介面部分220的一個或多個操作輸入元件230。如圖2A所示,柔性區域300a可以對應於操作輸入元件230,從而使得柔性區域300a變形致動對應的操作輸入元件230。因此,蓋元件300可以設置有與設置在主殼體處的一個或多個操作輸入元件230對應的一個或多個柔性區域300a。另外地或可替代地,柔性區域300a可以對應於一個以上的操作輸入元件230,並且柔性區域300a的不同部分可以變形以致動不同的操作輸入元件230。The
如
圖 3A所示,展示了蓋元件300的內表面藉由繞旋轉軸線R旋轉180°而從
圖 3B所示的主殼體200拆卸,氣溶膠產生裝置100可以進一步設置有操作輸出元件240。操作輸出元件240可以包括比如一個或多個LED光源或LED燈條的指示燈。指示燈可以向氣溶膠產生裝置100的使用者指示指示操作狀態的資訊,該資訊包括但不限於與氣溶膠產生裝置100的開/關狀態有關的資訊、與氣溶膠產生裝置100的加熱溫度有關的資訊、與和氣溶膠產生裝置100一起使用的消耗品有關的資訊、與氣溶膠產生裝置100的電源狀態有關的資訊。指示燈可以佈置在主殼體200與蓋元件300之間,或者可以替代地佈置在主殼體200的外表面處並且不被蓋元件300覆蓋。指示燈240可以被配置為當蓋元件300從主殼體拆卸時可見和/或發光。在指示燈240佈置在主殼體200與蓋元件300之間的情況下,蓋元件可以被配置為至少部分地半透明,使得當指示燈240發光時,指示燈240透過蓋元件300可見,而當指示燈240不發光時,指示燈透過蓋元件300不可見。附加地或可替代地,蓋元件300可以設置有多個穿孔,當指示燈240發光時,指示燈240穿過該等穿孔從氣溶膠產生裝置100的外部係可見的。多個穿孔可以被配置和尺寸設置成使得當指示燈240不發光時指示燈穿過多個穿孔不可見。氣溶膠產生裝置100可以設置有蓋檢測器件250,該蓋檢測器件被配置用於檢測蓋元件300是否附接到主殼體200,如下文將針對圖5A至圖5D的上下文中描述的實施方式進行詳述的。
As shown in FIG. 3A , showing that the inner surface of the
如
圖 4A和
圖 4B所示,蓋元件300可以較佳的是成形為面板。蓋元件300可以是基本上板狀的,其中,蓋元件300的平均厚度小於針對圖1A上下文中的實施方式所描述的蓋元件300的高度Hc的30%、較佳的是小於20%、甚至更較佳的是小於10%。蓋元件300可以較佳的是具有基本上平坦的中央部分、以及彎曲或彎的一個或多個周邊或周向部分,以允許蓋元件300鄰接到主殼體200,並且在主殼體200與蓋元件300之間佈置有或圍成空間,在該空間內可以佈置一個或多個操作輸入元件230。可替代地,蓋元件300可以具有連續彎曲的形狀,其中心部分的曲率小於一個或多個周邊或周向部分的曲率。
As shown in Figures 4A and 4B , the
蓋元件包括不互連且藉由一個或多個非柔性區域300b彼此分開的一個或多個柔性區域300a。與「柔性」相反,本發明上下文中的「非柔性」係指在沒有任何附加工具或輔助的情況下藉由使用者不可變形,即在氣溶膠產生裝置100的使用者的手指或手施加的力下不可變形。蓋元件300可以是一體形成的蓋。可替代地,蓋元件300可以包括鄰接在一起的多個部分。蓋元件300的多個部分中的不同部分可以包括不同的材料或材料特性。例如,一個或多個柔性區域300a可以包括不包括在非柔性區域300b中的第一材料。一個或多個柔性區域可以包括當被氣溶膠產生裝置100的使用者按壓時能夠彈性變形的材料,並且一個或多個非柔性區域300b可以包括當被使用者按壓時不能彈性變形的材料。此外或可替代地,柔性區域300a還可以具有不同的平均材料厚度、較佳的是小於一個或多個非柔性區域300b的平均材料厚度,即一個或多個柔性區域足夠薄以使得它們在被使用者按壓時可以變形,而一個或多個非柔性區域300b足夠厚以至於它們在被使用者按壓時不能彈性變形。該等厚度範圍已顯示提供了足夠柔性的柔性區域300a以藉由使用者按壓柔性區域300a而彈性變形,同時使柔性區域300a足夠耐用和堅固以承受潛在的破壞性外部影響以及使用者的重複使用。一個或多個非柔性區域300b足夠厚以防止一個或多個非柔性區域300b在被氣溶膠產生裝置100的使用者按壓時變形。The cover element includes one or more
蓋元件的一個或多個柔性區域300a可以設置有一個或多個突起301,該等突起設置在一個或多個柔性區域300a的表面處、面向設置在主殼體200的被蓋元件300覆蓋的表面的一部分處的操作介面部分。突起301可以被佈置成使得當一個或多個柔性區域300a的柔性區域在被使用者按壓而變形時,設置在一個或多個柔性區域300a的柔性區域的內表面的突起朝向與一個或多個柔性區域300a的柔性區域對應的操作輸入元件移動,以致動對應的操作輸入元件。如圖4A所示,一個或多個突起301可以被提供和配置用於致動設置在主殼體200上和/或處的一個或多個操作輸入元件230。通常,並非每個操作輸入元件230都可以設置有對應的突起301。一個或多個柔性區域300a中的一個或多個可以設置有一個以上的突起301,其中,不同的突起301設置在一個或多個柔性區域300a中的一個或多個的內表面的不同部分,並且被配置用於致動不同的操作輸入元件230。如圖4B所示,一個或多個突起中的一個或多個可以設置有被配置用於致動單個對應的操作輸入元件230的單個突起。One or more
一個或多個突起可以與蓋元件300一體地形成。當一個或多個柔性區域300a的柔性區域不變形時,設置有一個或多個柔性區域300a的柔性區域的、被配置用於致動對應的操作輸入元件230的突起可以被配置為與對應的操作輸入元件230隔開並且不接觸。當一個或多個柔性區域300a的柔性區域在被使用者按壓而變形時,突起301朝向對應的操作輸入元件230移動以致動操作輸入元件230。One or more protrusions may be integrally formed with the
操作輸入元件230可以包括按鈕和/或開關和/或感測器,當一個或多個柔性區域230a的柔性區域變形時,特別是當被使用者按壓而在朝向操作輸入元件230的方向上變形時,可以致動按鈕和/或開關和/或感測器。致動包括按鈕或開關的操作輸入元件230可以包括接觸和/或施加力到按鈕或開關上以按壓按鈕或開關。可替代地,當一個或多個柔性區域300a的柔性區域不變形時,突起301可以接觸按鈕或開關但不向按鈕或開關施加用於按壓按鈕或開關的力,並且當一個或多個柔性區域300a的柔性區域在被使用者按壓而變形時,突起301向對應的按鈕或開關移動以按壓按鈕或開關。按鈕或開關可以包括機械按鈕或開關,或者電容式觸摸按鈕或開關。可替代地,包括感測器的操作輸入元件230可以在柔性區域300a變形時被致動,並且感測器檢測感測器與柔性區域300a的一部分之間的距離或距離的變化。感測器可以包括磁感測器,並且柔性區域300a可以包括鐵磁材料、或者與蓋元件300的內表面一體形成或單獨設置並且可以被磁感測器檢測的部件。例如,磁感測器可以是霍爾感測器,並且蓋元件300可以包括鐵磁材料或設置有鐵磁部件。霍爾感測器可以檢測鐵磁材料或部件相對於霍爾感測器的距離變化。可替代地,由於柔性區域300a朝向霍爾感測器變形,當鐵磁材料或部件在霍爾感測器的一定距離內時,霍爾感測器可以檢測到鐵磁材料或部件的存在,並且由於柔性區域300a沒有變形,當鐵磁材料或部件不在霍爾感測器的一定距離時,霍爾感測器無法檢測到鐵磁材料或部件的存在。附加地或可替代地,感測器可以包括光學感測器,並且柔性區域300a可以設置有可以由光學感測器檢測的光學元件。例如,光學感測器可以包括IR感測器,並且柔性區域可以包括可以被IR感測器檢測到的反射元件。The
需要說明的是,蓋元件300和主殼體200可以由相同的材料形成,或者蓋元件300可以由與主殼體200不同的材料形成。蓋元件可以由提供絕熱特性的材料形成或包括該材料。這種蓋元件300防止來自與氣溶膠產生裝置100一起設置的加熱單元的熱加熱氣溶膠產生裝置100的外表面以防止使用者被熱傷害。為此目的,蓋元件300可以包括一層或多層氣凝膠片、絕熱片和泡沫片、較佳的是泡沫樹脂片和/或泡沫塑料或基本上由它們組成。It should be noted that the
如
圖 5A 至圖 5D所示,氣溶膠產生裝置100可以設置有蓋檢測器件250,蓋檢測器件被配置用於檢測蓋元件300是否正確且牢固地附接到主殼體200。蓋元件300可以設置有檢測物體320,檢測物體被配置為當蓋元件300附接到主殼體200時由蓋檢測器件250檢測。氣溶膠產生裝置100可以進一步設置有用於控制氣溶膠產生裝置100的操作的電路。電路可以被配置為基於蓋檢測器件250提供的資訊來控制氣溶膠產生裝置100的操作。來自蓋檢測器件250的資訊包括關於檢測到蓋元件300附接到主殼體200的第一狀態和關於檢測到蓋元件300沒有附接到主殼體200的第二狀態的資訊。為了確保氣溶膠產生裝置100的操作安全,電路可以被配置為防止或抑制氣溶膠產生裝置100產生氣溶膠。這可以例如藉由防止加熱單元110加熱氣溶膠產生基質的操作和/或藉由將加熱單元110的操作限制到有限的持續時間或有限的溫度範圍來實現。如圖5A所示,蓋檢測器件250可以包括比如霍爾感測器的磁感測器,並且蓋元件300可以設置有磁檢測物體320(比如鐵磁物體),當蓋元件300附接到主殼體200時可以檢測到該磁檢測物體。附加地或可替代地,蓋元件300可以包括可以被磁感測器檢測的鐵磁材料或基本上由鐵磁材料組成。當基於磁感測器與磁檢測物體之間的距離在磁感測器中產生的檢測信號高於預定檢測信號強度閾值時,可以指示蓋元件300正確且牢固地附接到氣溶膠產生裝置100的第一狀態,並且當檢測信號強度低於預定閾值時,指示蓋元件300未正確且牢固地附接的第二狀態。可替代地,可以在產生檢測信號時指示第一狀態,而在沒有產生檢測信號時指示第二狀態。附加地或可替代地,如圖5B所示,蓋檢測器件250可以包括光學感測器,並且蓋元件300可以設置有光學檢測物體320,比如反射光的光反射物體。光學感測器可以是發射IR光的IR感測器。當蓋元件300正確且牢固地附接到主殼體200時,當由IR感測器發射的IR光被反射回IR感測器以被IR感測器檢測到時,可以指示第一狀態。當由IR感測器檢測到的反射IR光高於預定強度或相干閾值時,可以附加地或可替代地指示第一狀態。當蓋元件300沒有正確或牢固地附接到主殼體200時,當由IR感測器發射的IR光沒有被光反射物體320反射時,可以指示第二狀態。當由IR感測器檢測到的反射IR光低於預定強度或相干閾值時,可以附加地或可替代地指示第二狀態。附加地或可替代地,如圖5C所示,蓋檢測器件可以包括電感測器,並且蓋元件300可以設置有電檢測物體。例如,蓋檢測器件可以包括具有多個電觸點的開路電路,該等電觸點在主殼體200處朝向蓋元件300暴露,並且蓋元件300可以設置有導電元件320。當開路電路的多個觸點與蓋元件的導電元件320接觸使得開路電路閉合並且因此可以檢測到電流流動或電壓降時可以指示第一狀態。當電檢測物體320具有帶有預定值或在預定值範圍內的電阻並且因此檢測到的電流或電壓降具有預定值或在預定值範圍內時,可以附加地或可替代地指示第一狀態。如圖5D所示,蓋檢測器件250可以附加地或可替代地包括按鈕或開關,並且蓋元件300可以設置有檢測物體320,比如用於致動按鈕或開關的突起或類似結構。按鈕或開關可以是機械和/或電容式觸摸按鈕或開關。當蓋元件300正確且牢固地附接到主殼體時,當按鈕或開關被致動時可以指示第一狀態,而當按鈕或開關未被致動時可以指示第二狀態。
As shown in FIGS. 5A to 5D , the
應注意的是,蓋檢測器件250也可以用作操作輸入元件230,操作輸入元件與佈置在主殼體的表面上和/或表面處的一個或多個操作介面部分220一起設置。作為示例,蓋檢測器件可以是按鈕或開關並且包括開路電路,多個電觸點設置在按鈕或開關上。蓋元件300可以在蓋元件的柔性區域300a的內表面上設置有導電元件320,其中,導電元件被配置為在不致動按鈕或開關的情況下接觸設置在按鈕或開關上的多個觸點。因此,當導電元件接觸多個電觸點從而允許檢測電流流動或電壓降時指示蓋元件300附接到主殼體200的第一狀態。由於導電元件320與按鈕或開關上的多個觸點接觸,當柔性區域300a隨後在被使用者按壓而變形時,變形使得按鈕或開關被按壓並因此被致動以允許使用者向氣溶膠產生裝置100輸入操作。作為另一個示例,蓋檢測器件250可以包括可以被按壓以處於兩種不同狀態的按鈕或開關。當蓋元件300附接到主殼體200時,比如設置在未變形的柔性區域300a處的突起的檢測物體使蓋檢測器件的按鈕或開關被按壓第一距離,使得按鈕或開關處於第一按鈕或開關狀態以指示蓋元件300被正確或牢固地附接。當柔性區域300a隨後在被使用者按壓變形時,按鈕或開關可以被進一步按壓以處於用於向氣溶膠產生裝置100輸入操作的第二按鈕或開關狀態。此外,可以利用磁感測器、電感測器、按鈕或開關、和/或光學感測器的任何組合以允許蓋檢測器件250也用作操作輸入元件。此外,磁蓋檢測器件250可以用作附接器件210。例如,蓋檢測器件250可以包括磁感測器,該磁感測器將吸引力施加到包括或設置有磁元件的蓋元件300上。作為另一個示例,蓋檢測器件250可以包括按鈕或開關,並且蓋元件300可以機械地附接或連接到按鈕或開關以將蓋元件300附接到主殼體200。機械附接或連接可以藉由機械壓配合連接或類似的夾緊或接合配置來實現。作為又一個示例,蓋檢測器件250可以包括多個電連接元件,比如彈簧針或彈簧針插座,並且蓋元件300可以設置有導電元件,比如一個或多個彈簧針或彈簧針插座,該等彈簧針或彈簧針插座與蓋檢測器件250的電連接元件接合以形成穩定的機械連接以將蓋元件300附接到主殼體200。代替蓋檢測器件250,操作輸入元件230也可以以與上述蓋檢測器件250相同的方式用作附接器件210。It should be noted that the
雖然本揭露內容已經描述了某些實施方式和通常相關聯的方法,但是該等實施方式和方法的變更和變換對於熟悉該項技術者來說係顯而易見的。因此,上述對示例實施方式的描述並不限定或約束本揭露內容。在不脫離由獨立請求項和從屬請求項限定的本揭露的範圍的情況下,其他改變、替換和變更也是可能的。While this disclosure has described certain embodiments and generally associated methods, modifications and permutations of these embodiments and methods will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the above description of example embodiments does not define or constrain the present disclosure. Other changes, substitutions and alterations are also possible without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, which is defined by the independent and dependent claims.
100:氣溶膠產生裝置
110:加熱單元
120:消耗品
200:主殼體
210:附接器件
220:操作介面部分
230:操作輸入元件
240:輸出元件
250:蓋檢測器件
300:蓋元件
300a:柔性區域
300b:非柔性區域
301:突起
310:附接器件
320:檢測物體
H:氣溶膠產生裝置的高度
L:氣溶膠產生裝置的長度
W:氣溶膠產生裝置的寬度
Hc:蓋元件的高度
100: Aerosol Generation Device
110: Heating unit
120: Consumables
200: Main shell
210: Attachment device
220: Operation interface part
230: Operation input element
240: output element
250: Cover detection device
300:
[圖1A和圖1B]分別示出了根據本發明之實施方式的具有蓋元件的氣溶膠產生裝置的側視圖和俯視圖之示意圖;[FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B] are schematic diagrams showing a side view and a top view, respectively, of an aerosol generating device having a cover member according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[圖2A和圖2B]分別示出了根據本發明之實施方式的具有操作介面部分的氣溶膠產生裝置的俯視圖之示意圖;[FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B] are schematic diagrams showing a top view of an aerosol generating device having an operation interface portion according to an embodiment of the present invention, respectively;
[圖3A]示出了藉由圍繞被標記為R的軸線旋轉180°而從主殼體上拆卸的蓋元件的仰視圖之示意圖,並且圖3B示出了根據本發明之實施方式的主體的俯視圖之示意圖,圖3A中所示的蓋元件已經從該主體拆卸;[ FIG. 3A ] A schematic diagram showing a bottom view of the cover member detached from the main case by rotating 180° about the axis marked R, and FIG. 3B shows the main body according to the embodiment of the present invention. Schematic of a top view, the cover element shown in FIG. 3A has been removed from the body;
[圖4A和圖4B]分別示出了根據本發明之實施方式的具有蓋元件的氣溶膠產生裝置之截面側視圖;[ FIGS. 4A and 4B ] respectively showing cross-sectional side views of an aerosol generating device having a cover member according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[圖5A、圖5B、圖5C和圖5D]分別示出了根據本發明之實施方式的具有蓋元件的氣溶膠產生裝置之局部截面側視圖。[FIG. 5A, FIG. 5B, FIG. 5C, and FIG. 5D] respectively show partial cross-sectional side views of an aerosol generating device having a cover member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
230:操作輸入元件 230: Operation input element
300a:柔性區域 300a: Flexible area
300b:非柔性區域 300b: Inflexible area
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