WO2018135888A1

WO2018135888A1 - Aerosol generating device, method for controlling same, and charging system including same

Info

Publication number: WO2018135888A1
Application number: PCT/KR2018/000871
Authority: WO
Inventors: 정승규; 권중학; 전인성; 정권술; 강기윤; 김상진; 이현성; 한정호; 이종섭
Original assignee: 주식회사 케이티앤지
Priority date: 2017-01-18
Filing date: 2018-01-18
Publication date: 2018-07-26

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the present invention, disclosed is an aerosol generating device comprising: a main body into which a cigarette is inserted; a first electrically conductive pattern which is installed in a portion of the main body and performs the function of either a heater for heating the cigarette or a temperature sensor for detecting a temperature of the cigarette; a second electrically conductive pattern which is installed in another portion of the main body and performs the function of either the heater or the temperature sensor; and a control unit which controls the first electrically conductive pattern and the second electrically conductive pattern such that each of the first electrically conductive pattern and the second electrically conductive pattern performs the function of either the heater or the temperature sensor.

Description

Aerosol-generating device, control method thereof and filling system comprising same

Embodiments of the present invention relate to an aerosol generating device having various power supply means, a control method thereof, and a charging system including the same.

Inhalation of preference substances such as smoking, commonly referred to as inhalation of aerosols in the air, ie aerosols, can be achieved. In the past, cigarette-type cigarettes were almost the only means of inhaling these preference substances, but in recent years, electronic cigarettes have become another means. Electronic cigarettes are completely differentiated from conventional cigarette-type cigarettes in which smoke is generated to generate aerosols by applying heat or ultrasonic waves to cartridges containing inhaled substances in liquid form to vaporize the inhaled substances into vapors. This has the advantage, in particular, that it can prevent the generation of various harmful substances that can occur from combustion.

In addition, according to the demands of consumers who prefer ordinary cigarettes in the form of cigarettes, an electronic cigarette having a shape of a filter part and a cigarette part of a normal cigarette is also proposed. It has a structure which a user inhales through the filter part which has a structure equivalent to a normal cigarette, while vaporizing with a heater. In such e-cigarettes, unlike conventional cigarettes having a structure of a cigarette portion in which dry tobacco leaves are filled, the inhalation material is filled with paper impregnated or buried on the surface. When the electronic cigarette is inserted into the holder and the heater inside the holder is heated to vaporize the suction material in the cigarette part, the user can suck the suction material vaporized through the filter part. As with conventional electronic cigarettes, the combustion does not occur, but it is possible to inhale vaporized inhaled substance through the filter unit with the same mechanism as when smoking a general cigarette, so the user can feel the same as smoking a normal cigarette. Will be.

The e-cigarette can be recharged by a separate charger after using it for a certain period of time. Normally, if you use it for a day or two, the battery should be discharged and recharged. There was a discomfort that would be interrupted. In addition, although the capacity of the battery is increased to prolong the use time of the electronic cigarette, the size of the battery is increased, and the weight and appearance of the electronic cigarette are increased. In addition, there is an e-cigarette that can replace only the battery separately, but the user has to carry the battery at all times, and the battery needs to be separated and recharged, which is cumbersome to use, and there is also concern about battery loss.

Embodiments of the present invention aim to provide an aerosol generating device, a control method thereof, and a filling system including the same, which do not involve combustion and which can diversify the inhalation material.

In addition, embodiments of the present invention is to provide an aerosol generating device, a control method thereof and a filling system including the same that can be continuously smoked without interruption during the user inhalation.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an aerosol generating apparatus and method having a heater and / or a temperature sensor which can reduce the number of parts and enable various designs.

In addition, embodiments of the present invention to provide aerosol generating device, a control method thereof, and a charging system including the same, which can be easily supplied with power through a removable power storage device or an additional auxiliary power storage device, is portable and easy to use. For the purpose of

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a body having a cigarette inserted therein, a first electrically conductive pattern installed on a part of the body, and performing a function of one of a heater for heating a cigarette and a temperature sensor for sensing a temperature of the cigarette, and a body A second electroconductive pattern installed at another portion of the second electroconductive pattern to perform one of the heater and the temperature sensor, and the first electroconductive pattern and the second electroconductive pattern to perform the function of one of the heater and the temperature sensor. Disclosed is an aerosol generating device including a control unit for controlling an electroconductive pattern and a second electroconductive pattern.

According to embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to provide an aerosol generating apparatus, a control method thereof, and a filling system including the same, capable of vaporizing an aerosol-forming material without involving combustion.

In addition, by providing a plurality of conductive patterns in different positions of the main body, by using them as a heater or a temperature sensor to reduce the number of parts, aerosol generating device having a heater and a temperature sensor of various forms, a control method and the same A charging system can be provided.

In addition, it is possible to provide an aerosol-generating device which can heat the cigarette inserted into the aerosol-generating device evenly, does not easily get stuck in the heater after smoking, and does not easily break the heater, a control method thereof, and a filling system including the same. have.

In addition, it is possible to provide an aerosol generating device, a control method thereof, and a charging system including the same, which can be supplied with power in various ways to prevent an uninterrupted operation.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing a charging system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the aerosol generating device illustrated in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a part of each configuration of the aerosol generating device illustrated in FIG. 1.

4 is a perspective view showing some components of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IV-IV of FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of some components of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 4.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VI-VI of FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of some components of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 4.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VIII-VIII of FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing still another embodiment of some components of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 4.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line X-X of FIG. 10.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a part of each configuration of the aerosol generating device illustrated in FIG. 1.

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a detailed configuration of a heater of the aerosol generating device illustrated in FIG. 12.

It is a conceptual diagram which shows the manufacturing method of the resistive double-sided printing green sheet with which the heater of FIG. 13 is equipped.

FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a ceramic rod assembly included in the heater of FIG. 13.

FIG. 16 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state in which two bridge wires are connected to the heater of FIG. 13.

17 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state in which three bridge wires are connected to the heater of FIG. 13.

18 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state in which four bridge wires are connected to the heater of FIG. 13.

19 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a first operation example of the charging system shown in FIG. 1.

20 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a second operation example of the charging system illustrated in FIG. 1.

21 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a third operation example of the charging system shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a state in which the aerosol generating device illustrated in FIG. 1 is usable in a state accommodated in an external power supply device.

FIG. 23 is a perspective view illustrating a process in which the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 1 is separated from an external power supply device.

In the present embodiment, the first electroconductive pattern may perform a function of a heater, and the second electroconductive pattern may perform a function of a temperature sensor.

In the present embodiment, the first electrically conductive pattern and the second electrically conductive pattern alternate with each other to perform one of the functions of the heater and the other of the first and second conductive patterns.

In the present embodiment, the first electroconductive pattern and the second electroconductive pattern may function as a heater.

In the present embodiment, the control unit may sense the temperature by measuring the thermal resistance of at least one of the first and second conductive patterns.

In the present embodiment, the main body is a hollow cylindrical structure, the first electroconductive pattern may be installed on the inner circumferential surface of the main body, the second electroconductive pattern may be installed on the outer circumferential surface of the main body.

In the present embodiment, the main body is a structure in which two or more hollow cylindrical structures are sculpted in the circumferential direction, the first electroconductive pattern is installed on the inner circumferential surface of the fragmented main body, and the second electroconductive pattern is installed on the outer circumferential surface of the fragmented main body Can be.

Another embodiment of the present invention using the first electrically conductive pattern and the second electrically conductive pattern as a heater for heating the cigarette to instantaneously increase the temperature of the cigarette, and among the first and second conductive patterns Disclosed is a control method of an aerosol generating device comprising heating a cigarette to a target temperature by using one as a heater and the other as a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the cigarette.

In the present embodiment, when the first electrically conductive pattern is disposed closer to the cigarette than the second electrically conductive pattern, in the step of heating the cigarette to a target temperature, the first electrically conductive pattern is used as a heater, and the second electrically conductive pattern is used. The pattern can be used as a temperature sensor.

In the present embodiment, when the temperature of the cigarette reaches the target temperature, the temperature of the cigarette can be maintained by using the first electroconductive pattern as the temperature sensor and the second electroconductive pattern as the heater.

Another embodiment of the present invention is an aerosol generating device including a heater that generates heat by resistance when applying a current, a power storage unit for supplying power to the heater, a control unit for controlling the heater, the case, and rotatable in the case A charging receptacle configured to receive the aerosol generating device detachably, an auxiliary power storage device storing power to be transmitted to the aerosol generating device, and an auxiliary power supply device controlling the auxiliary power storage device to supply power to the aerosol generating device. Disclosed is a charging system for an aerosol-generating device having an external power supply.

In this embodiment, when the charge receiving portion is positioned parallel to the longitudinal direction of the case with the aerosol generating device attached to the charge receiving portion, the auxiliary power supply supplies power from the auxiliary power storage device to the aerosol generating device. Can operate in a cleaning mode to clean the aerosol generating device.

In the present embodiment, when the aerosol generating device is positioned so that the charging receptacle intersects with respect to the longitudinal direction of the case in a state where the charging receptacle is attached, the auxiliary power supply device supplies power from the auxiliary power storage device to the aerosol generating device. Permit operation in preheating mode to preheat the aerosol generating device.

In the present embodiment, the aerosol generating device transmits an activation signal to the control unit through a user's operation to allow power supply from the power storage unit to the heater, and performs the user's operation while power is supplied from the power storage unit to the heater. The control unit may further include a first button unit which transmits a deactivation signal to the control unit to block power supply from the power storage unit to the heater.

In the present embodiment, the external power supply device transmits an activation signal to the auxiliary power supply device through a user's operation to allow power supply from the auxiliary power storage device to the aerosol generating device, and from the auxiliary power storage device to the aerosol generating device. The electronic device may further include a second button unit which transmits a deactivation signal to the auxiliary power supply device while the power is being supplied to block the power supply from the auxiliary power storage device to the aerosol generating device through a user's manipulation.

In the present embodiment, further comprising a first magnetic body and a second magnetic body installed in the case so as to face each other based on the rotation center of the charge receiving portion, wherein the charge receiving portion is a third facing the one of the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body Magnetic material may be included.

In the present embodiment, one of the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body may be installed in the case so as to be inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction of the case.

In the present embodiment, the aerosol generating device may include a fourth magnetic body facing the other of the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body.

In the present embodiment, the attraction force may be applied between the first magnetic body and the third magnetic body, between the first magnetic body and the fourth magnetic body, between the second magnetic body and the third magnetic body, and between the second magnetic body and the fourth magnetic body.

In the present embodiment, the external power supply device may further include an accommodation unit accommodating the auxiliary power storage device and the auxiliary power supply device.

In the present embodiment, further comprising an electronic circuit connecting the auxiliary power storage device and the heater, the heater is supplied with electricity from the auxiliary power storage device to generate heat, at least some of the electronic circuit may be formed of a single crystal material.

In the present embodiment, the aerosol generating device further comprises a cartridge for receiving a cigarette, by rapidly raising the temperature of the heater connected to the electronic circuit, it is possible to heat the cigarette contained in the cartridge in a predetermined temperature range.

In this embodiment, at least a part of the wiring constituting the electronic circuit may be formed of a single crystal material.

In the present embodiment, the single crystal material may be formed from at least one of an ingot form and a thin film form.

In this embodiment, the single crystal material may be single crystal copper.

In the present embodiment, the heater includes a ceramic rod having a tip, a first protective layer surrounding the ceramic rod, a green sheet wound on the first protective layer, and printed with an electrode pattern including an electrode pattern of the heater; It may include a second protective layer surrounding the green sheet.

In the present embodiment, the electrode pattern of the green sheet may be printed using silk screen method or inkjet printing.

In the present embodiment, the electrode pattern of the green sheet may be printed on both sides.

In this embodiment, the electrode pattern on either side of both surfaces may be a sensor electrode pattern.

In the present embodiment, the green sheet and the first protective layer includes a flange coupled to the ceramic rod wrapped, and the bridge wire is connected to the printed pattern of the green sheet, the bridge wire may be a three wire type, four wire type have.

Other aspects, features, and advantages other than those described above will become apparent from the following drawings, claims, and detailed description of the invention.

As the invention allows for various changes and numerous embodiments, particular embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the written description. Effects and features of the present invention, and methods of achieving them will be apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail together with the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various forms. That is, what can be easily inferred by the expert in the relevant art from the detailed description and the embodiments is interpreted as falling within the scope of the right.

Terms such as “consisting of” or “comprising” as used herein are not to be construed as necessarily including all of the various components, or various steps described in the specification, some of the components or some of the steps Should not be included, or should be construed to further include additional components or steps.

In the following embodiments, the terms first, second, etc. are used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components rather than a restrictive meaning. Also, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

The terminology used herein is to select general terms that are currently widely used as possible in consideration of the functions in the present invention, but may vary according to the intention or precedent of the person skilled in the art, the emergence of new technologies and the like. In addition, in certain cases, there is also a term arbitrarily selected by the applicant, in which case the meaning will be described in detail in the description of the invention. Therefore, the terms used in the present invention should be defined based on the meanings of the terms and the contents throughout the present invention, rather than the names of the simple terms.

In addition, in the drawings, components may be exaggerated or reduced in size for convenience of description. For example, the size and thickness of each component shown in the drawings are arbitrarily shown for convenience of description, and thus the present invention is not necessarily limited to the illustrated.

The embodiments are related to the aerosol generating device, and detailed descriptions of matters well known to those skilled in the art to which the following embodiments belong will be omitted.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the same or corresponding components will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. .

1 is an exploded perspective view showing a filling system according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the aerosol generating device shown in FIG.

1 and 2, a charging system (hereinafter, referred to as a “charging system”) 1000 of an aerosol generating device is configured to supply power to a heater 20 and a heater 20 that generate heat by a resistance when a current is applied. The aerosol generating device 100 including the power storage unit 70, the control unit 50 for controlling the heater 20, the case 210 and the case 210 is rotatably installed to the aerosol generating device 100 Charge storage unit 220 to accommodate the detachable), the auxiliary power storage device 230 for storing the power to be delivered to the aerosol generating device 100, and the auxiliary power storage device to control the power to the aerosol generating device 100 An external power supply device 200 including an auxiliary power supply device 240 for supplying power is included.

Referring to FIG. 2, the aerosol generating device 100 includes a first button part 40 that can be pressed to preheat the aerosol generating device 100, and a heater 20 that generates heat by resistance when a current is applied thereto. A power storage unit 70 that can supply a high power to the heater 20 instantaneously, and a control unit 50 for controlling the heater 20. The heater 20 generates an aerosol by heating a vaporizing material containing an aerosol generating material that vaporizes when heated above a predetermined temperature contained in the cartridge 10.

For example, when a user manipulates the first button unit 40 to transmit an activation signal to the controller 50, the heater 20 may be heated by allowing power supply from the power storage unit 70 to the heater 20. . On the contrary, if the user operates the first button unit 40 while the heater 20 is being heated, the deactivation signal is transmitted to the controller 50 to cut off the power supply from the power storage unit 70 to the heater 20. have.

Inserting a cigarette-type electronic cigarette filled with paper impregnated with an inhalation material or buried in the surface of the cartridge 10, the heater 20 is heated to vaporize the inhalation material inside the cigarette unit, and the user vaporizes the filter unit. It is possible to inhale the suction material.

The controller 50 drives the motor 80 when the heater 20 lacks power and the charging of the aerosol generating device 100 is impossible due to the operation of the aerosol generating device 100, or when the aerosol generating device 100 is ready for operation. By vibrating the aerosol generating device 100 so that the user can recognize.

In addition, the controller 50 displays the remaining power of the power storage unit 70 through a first display unit (not shown) formed in the aerosol generating device 100, and the aerosol generating device is insufficient because the power supplied to the heater 20 is insufficient. Even when the operation of the apparatus 100 is impossible, the state of the power storage unit 70 may be displayed through the first display unit.

The power storage unit 70 is an aerosol generating device that is connected to the charging terminal 223 of the charge receiving unit 220 in a state where the aerosol generating device 100 is accommodated in the charge receiving unit 220 of the external power supply device 200. It is connected to the wiring through the charging terminal 30 of the (100) can be supplied with power, and when the aerosol generating device 100 is supplied with power, the controller 50 removes the power supplied to the power storage unit (70). It can be displayed through two display units (not shown).

The aerosol generating device 100 may perform data communication with the charging terminal 223 of the external power supply device 200 through the charging terminal 30. In addition, the aerosol generating device 100 may be provided with a separate wireless communication port. The controller 50 may perform data communication with the auxiliary power supply device 240 by inducing communication between the wireless communication port provided in the aerosol generating device 100 and the wireless communication port provided in the external power supply device 200. Power may be supplied from the external power supply device 200 even wirelessly.

The power storage unit 70 may be separated from the aerosol generating device 100, and the external power supply device 200 may include a plurality of accommodation units capable of accommodating the power storage unit 70 to separate the aerosol generating device 100 from the aerosol generating device 100. It is also possible to accommodate and charge one or a plurality of power storage units 70.

In addition, the aerosol generating device 100 may be a built-in power generation means for converting external energy such as light energy or mechanical energy into electrical energy to generate power by itself to charge the power storage unit 70.

3 is a block diagram schematically showing a part of each component of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing some components of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. Sectional view taken along the line IV-IV.

3 to 5, the aerosol generating device 100 generates an aerosol by heating an evaporator including an aerosol generating material that generates heat by electricity and vaporizes when heated above a predetermined temperature. It includes, the electronic heater 20 performs a function of one of the main body 21 is inserted into the cigarette, the heater is installed on a portion of the main body 21 to heat the cigarette, and the temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the cigarette A second electroconductive pattern 22b provided on the first electroconductive pattern 22a and another part of the main body 21 to perform one of the heater and the temperature sensor, and the first electroconductive pattern 22a and the first electroconductive pattern 22a. And a control unit 50 for controlling the first conductive pattern 22a and the second conductive pattern 22b so that the second conductive pattern 22b performs one of the heater and the temperature sensor. The conductive pattern 22a and the second electroconductive pattern 22b are formed of electrical storage. They are connected each with a separate power supply such as 70.

The body 21 may be formed of a ceramic material, but embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto. For example, the body 21 may include a material that does not conduct electricity well, is resistant to heat, and has little deformation. In addition, the main body 21 may be formed to have an acute angle at one end of the first contact with the cigarette when the cigarette is inserted, but is not limited thereto. For example, the main body 21 may have any form as long as it can be inserted into the cigarette.

The first electroconductive pattern 22a and the second electroconductive pattern 22b include an electrically resistive material. For example, the electrically conductive track can be made of a metallic material. As another example, the electrically conductive track can be made of an electrically conductive ceramic material, carbon, a metal alloy or a composite of ceramic material and metal.

Referring to FIG. 5, the cut surface of the main body 21 cut in a direction perpendicular to the lengthwise direction of the cigarette may be a rectangular shape, which is illustratively illustrated for convenience of description and embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto. Do not. That is, the cut surface of the main body 21 cut in the direction perpendicular to the lengthwise direction of the cigarette may be polygonal, one of which may be formed as a curved surface, as well as circular and elliptical. Here, the case where the cut surface of the main body 21 cut in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the cigarette is circular will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 11 below, and here for convenience of description it is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the cigarette The cut surface of the main body 21 cut | disconnected in the direction will be demonstrated centering on the case where it is rectangular.

When the cut surface of the main body 21 cut in the direction perpendicular to the lengthwise direction of the cigarette is rectangular, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the first electrically conductive pattern 22a is installed on one surface of the main body 21. The second electroconductive pattern 22b may be installed on the other surface different from one surface thereof.

The controller 50 may control the electronic heater 20 so that the first electroconductive pattern 22a performs the function of the heater and the second electroconductive pattern 22b may perform the function of the temperature sensor. This means that any one of the first conductive pattern 22a and the second conductive pattern 22b performs a function of a heater, and the other performs a function of a temperature sensor. That is, if the first electroconductive pattern 22a performs the function of the temperature sensor, it means that the second electroconductive pattern 22b may function as a heater.

In addition, the controller 50 alternately alternates the first electroconductive pattern 22a and the second electroconductive pattern 22b to extend the life of the electronic heater 20, and one of the controllers 50 functions as a heater. The other one may control the electronic heater 20 to perform the function of the temperature sensor.

In addition, when the user presses the first button part 40 of the aerosol generating device 100 and the aerosol generating device 100 enters a preheating step, the controller 50 needs a momentarily high voltage to the electronic heater 20. Therefore, the first and second

conductive patterns

22a and 22b of the main body 21 are controlled to perform the functions of the electronic heater 20 for the instantaneous temperature rise of the electronic heater 20. In the step of maintaining the vaporization temperature, the first electroconductive pattern 22a and the second electroconductive pattern 22b of the main body 21 alternately, one of which functions as a heater and the other of which functions as a temperature sensor. Control to perform.

In addition, one or more of the first conductive pattern 22a and the second conductive pattern 22b may function as a temperature sensor that senses temperature by measuring thermal resistance.

6 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of some components of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 4, and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VI-VI of FIG. 6.

6 and 7, the electronic heater 120 may include a main body 121 having a needle shape, a first electrically conductive pattern 122a installed at a part of an outer circumferential surface of the main body 121, and the main body 121. And a second electroconductive pattern 122b installed on another portion of the outer circumferential surface of the third electrode), and the first electroconductive pattern 122a and the second electroconductive pattern 122b are separate power supply units such as a power storage unit 70. And may be connected respectively.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of some components of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 4, and FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VIII-VIII of FIG. 8.

8 and 9, the electronic heater 220h includes a cylindrical main body 221h of a hollow 223h, a first electrically conductive pattern 222a installed on an inner circumferential surface of the main body 221h, and a main body ( 221h) includes a second electroconductive pattern 222b provided on the outer circumferential surface, and the first electroconductive pattern 222a and the second electroconductive pattern 222b are each provided with a separate power supply unit such as a power storage unit 70, respectively. It is characterized in that the connection.

For example, a cigarette may be inserted into the hollow 223h. That is, the first electrically conductive pattern 222a may contact the outer circumferential surface of the cigarette. In the case of the aerosol generating device 100 having such a structure, when a user inserts a cigarette into the aerosol generating device 100 and presses the first button part 40, the aerosol generating device 100 enters the preheating step, 50 may control both the first electrically conductive pattern 222a in contact with the cigarette and the second electrically conductive pattern 222b not in contact with the cigarette to rapidly increase the temperature of the cigarette to perform the function of the heater.

Of course, when it is not necessary to rapidly increase the temperature in the preheating step, the controller 50 uses the first electroconductive pattern 222a in contact with the cigarette as a heater and the second electroconductive pattern 222b in contact with the cigarette. It can also be controlled to function as a sensor. Further, in the vaporization temperature maintaining step, the controller 50 controls the second electroconductive pattern 222b not in contact with the cigarette to perform a function of the heater, and the first electroconductive pattern 222a in contact with the electronic cigarette is a sensor. Can control to perform the function of.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating still another embodiment of some components of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 4, and FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line X-X of FIG. 10.

Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, the electronic heater 320 may include a main body 321 in which a plurality of cylinders of the hollow 323 are sculpted in the circumferential direction, and first electrical conductivity installed on an inner circumferential surface of the main body 321 fragment. The pattern 322a and the second conductive pattern 322b provided on the outer circumferential surface of the body 321 piece.

The plurality of first conductive patterns 322a and the second conductive patterns 322b are respectively connected to separate power supply units such as the power storage unit 70. The controller 50 controls the electronic heater 320 to control the first electroconductive pattern 322a to perform the function of the heater and the second electroconductive pattern 322b to perform the function of the temperature sensor. .

In addition, the controller 50 controls the first electroconductive pattern 322a and the second electroconductive pattern 322b to alternately perform a heater function and a sensor function in order to extend the life of the electronic heater 320. do.

In addition, when the user presses the first button part 40 of the aerosol generating device 100 and the aerosol generating device 100 enters a preheating step, the controller 50 needs a momentarily high voltage to the electronic heater 320. Therefore, the first electroconductive pattern 322a and the second electroconductive pattern 322b both control to perform the function of the heater in order to instantly increase the temperature of the electronic heater 320.

In addition, when the cigarette is inserted into the interior of the hollow 323, the user inserts the cigarette into the aerosol generating device 100, by pressing the first button portion 40, the aerosol generating device 100 preheating step When entering, the controller 50 controls the first electroconductive pattern 322a in contact with the cigarette to rapidly increase the temperature of the cigarette to perform the function of the heater, and the second electroconductive pattern not in contact with the electronic cigarette ( 322b) controls to perform the function of the sensor.

Also, in the vaporization temperature maintaining step, the controller 50 controls the second electroconductive pattern 322b not in contact with the cigarette to perform a function of the heater, and the first electroconductive pattern 322a in contact with the cigarette is connected to the sensor. Control to perform the function.

Referring to FIG. 12, the aerosol-generating device 100 may include a heater 20 that generates heat by a resistance when a current is applied, and a power storage unit 70 capable of supplying high power to the heater 20 instantaneously and a vaporization material. And a control unit 50 for controlling at least one or more of the vaporization sensor (90) for detecting the mounting.

The heater 20 generates fine particles by heating a vaporizing material including a substance (vaporizing substance) that vaporizes when heated above a predetermined temperature.

The controller 50 controls the heater 20 to be preheated, attained in vaporization temperature, and attained in vaporization temperature according to the use of the aerosol generating device 100.

For example, when a user inserts a cigarette-type electronic cigarette filled with paper impregnated with an inhalation material or buried in the surface of the cartridge 10, or inserts a vaporized material in the liquid form into the cartridge 10, the controller 50 controls the controller 50. The vaporization material is sensed through the vaporization sensor 90, the heater 20 is controlled to preheat the aerosol generating device 100, and the temperature is temporarily raised to a target vaporization temperature, and then the vaporization temperature is maintained for a predetermined time. The heater 20 is controlled.

If the vaporizer is not detected from the vaporizer sensor 90 while the user presses the first button portion 40 of the aerosol generating device 100, the controller 50 operates the heater 20 only to a preheating stage. To prevent unnecessary malfunction, and if a vaporized material is not detected from the vaporizer sensor 90 even after a certain time has elapsed, unnecessary power consumption is prevented by controlling the power storage unit 70 to cut off the power supplied to the heater 20. do.

The aerosol generating device 100 may include a touch sensor 91 for detecting a contact of a user's lips. Accordingly, the aerosol generating device 100 may detect the contact of the lips as well as the detection of the vaporizing material so that the controller 50 may control the heater 20 of the aerosol generating device 100.

For example, while the user presses the first button part 40 of the aerosol generating device 100 shown in FIG. 2, the controller 50 controls the heater 20 to preheat the aerosol generating device 100. When the touch of the user's lips is detected by the touch sensor 91, the heater 20 is raised to a target vaporization temperature, and then the heater is controlled to maintain the vaporization temperature for a predetermined time. In this case, it is controlled by maintaining the vaporization temperature.

If the contact of the user's lips is not detected from the touch sensor 91 for a time for preheating the aerosol generating device 100 by controlling the heater 20 or a predetermined time, the controller 50 controls the power storage unit 70. By controlling the power supply to the heater 20 is cut off to prevent unnecessary power consumption.

In addition, the controller 50 may determine whether the aerosol generating device 100 can operate without recharging based on the amount of power remaining regardless of whether the use state of the aerosol generating device 100 occurs. If the remaining amount of power cannot operate without recharging, as described above, the aerosol generating device 100 may receive the external power through the external power supply unit 92 to receive external power. Can be powered from Therefore, while the user is using the aerosol generating device 100, it is possible to prevent the power supply of the power storage unit 70 from being used up and stopping the use.

In addition, at least a part of the electronic circuit connected to the heater 20 from the power storage unit 70 of the fine particle generating device may be formed of a single crystal material. A substance having a regular arrangement of atoms, ions, and molecules present in a solid is called a single crystal material. The single crystal material has a regular structure and a complete structure of its internal atomic arrangement as a whole. Even solids of the same kind may have a single crystal structure or a polycrystalline structure depending on the arrangement of atoms, ions, and molecules present in the solid.

Single crystal materials feature low frequency dependence, low resistivity, high surface stability (hardly oxidized-antioxidant properties), low grain boundary scattering and high adhesion. To have. In particular, even if the same type of solid has a single crystal structure than a polycrystalline structure, the resistivity is smaller. For example, when the wiring of the electronic circuit is formed of a solid of a single crystal structure, the heat generation amount of the wiring can be reduced. It is possible to quickly increase the temperature of the connected resistance heater.

The heater 20 may generate fine particles by heating the cigarette contained in the cartridge 10 at a predetermined temperature or more. In general, since the fine particles are generated from the cigarette when the cigarette is heated by the heater 20 in the temperature range of 200 to 400 ℃, the fine particle generator is instantaneously high power from the power storage unit 70 to the heater 20 It is necessary to supply and to raise the temperature of the heater 20 rapidly. For example, the temperature of the heater 20 is rapidly increased within 1, 2, 3, or 4 seconds after the operation of the fine particle generating device is started to raise the cigarette contained in the cartridge 10 at a temperature of 200 to 400 ° C. It is necessary to allow heating in the range.

To this end, at least some of the electronic circuits connecting the power storage unit 70 and the heater 20 may be formed of a single crystal material. When at least a part of the wiring constituting the electronic circuit is formed of a single crystal material, since the single crystal material has a low resistivity, the heat generation amount of the wiring can be reduced, so that the temperature of the heater 20 connected to the electronic circuit can be rapidly increased to a desired temperature. have. That is, since the wiring constituting the electronic circuit is formed of a single crystal material having a low resistivity, the temperature of the heater 20 can be increased more quickly so that the cigarette is heated in the preset temperature range, thereby improving power efficiency of the fine particle generating device. Can be.

In one embodiment, the single crystal material may be a single crystal material grown with a metal of any one of the group consisting of gold, copper, silver, aluminum and nickel. Preferably, the single crystal material may be single crystal copper (Cu). However, the type of single crystal material is not limited thereto.

In addition, the single crystal material may be formed from at least one of an ingot form and a thin film form. For example, the single crystal material grown in an ingot form may be cut into plate-like pieces, and then wires of the electronic circuit may be formed using the cut plate-like pieces.

Referring to FIG. 13, a heater 420 of a rod-shaped electric heated smoker according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a ceramic rod 421 having a tip and a first protective layer surrounding the ceramic rod 421 ( 422, a second sheet wound on the first protective layer 422 and surrounding the green sheet 423 and the green sheet 423 on which the

electrode patterns

423a and 423b including the electrode pattern of the heater 420 are printed. The protective layer 424, the glass layer protective coating layer 425 formed on the assembly covered up to the second protective layer 424, the flange 426 to be bonded on the assembly formed with the glass film protective coating layer 425, the outermost layer formed The antifouling coating layer 427 is included.

The ceramic rod 421 is processed to an appropriate length and diameter to provide rigidity that allows the heater to penetrate the cigarette. After the ceramic rod 421 is processed, the first sheet is formed on the outer circumference of the ceramic rod 421 to maximize adhesion of the printed green sheet 423 and to prevent cracks in the ceramic rod 421. The protective layer 422 is formed. The first protective layer 422 may be formed by attaching a protective film or by coating a glass film. The green sheet 423 on which the resistance is printed is attached onto the first protective layer 422. On the green sheet 423,

electrode patterns

423a and 423b are printed on both sides, a heater electrode pattern 423a is printed on an inner side, and a sensor electrode pattern 423b is printed on an outer side. The

electrode patterns

423a and 423b of the green sheet 423 are printed using a silk screen method or inkjet printing.

Referring to FIG. 14, first, a ceramic green city is manufactured and cut, and then a heater electrode pattern 423a is printed on one surface and a sensor electrode pattern 423b is printed on the other surface. The green sheet 423 having the electrodes printed on both surfaces thereof is wound around the first protective layer 422 formed on the ceramic rod 421. The material of the

print patterns

423a and 423b is preferably made of at least one selected from Ni, Pt, W, Mo, W-Mo alloy, Nichrome-based alloy, Kanthal-based alloy, and stainless steel.

In this case, the electrode material used for the sensor electrode pattern 423b preferably has a higher temperature resistance coefficient than the electrode material used for the heater electrode pattern 423a. In addition, a second protective layer 424 is formed to protect the electrode pattern 423b printed on the green sheet 423 outside the green sheet 423. The second protective layer 424 may also be formed by coating a glass film or by winding a protective film.

The first protective layer 422, the green sheet 423, and the second protective layer 424 are sequentially attached or formed on the ceramic rod 421, and then the green sheet 423 and the

electrode patterns

423a and 423b. Sintering is performed. After that, the primary appearance inspection and the resistance inspection of the

electrode patterns

423a and 423b are performed. The first protective layer 422, the green sheet 423, and the second protective layer 424 are sequentially attached to the ceramic rod 421, and then sintered the green sheet 423 and the

electrode patterns

423a and 423b. What is made will be hereinafter referred to as a ceramic rod assembly.

Referring to FIG. 15, the ceramic rod assembly 150 may have a step length on the tip side of the ceramic rod as the outer layer is shorter in length so that the heater can easily enter the cigarette. The ceramic rod assembly 150 is coupled to a flange 426 to facilitate the installation of the heater.

Referring to FIG. 13, after the flange 426 is coupled, the glass film protective coating layer 425 covering the ceramic rod assembly 150 may be smoothed and smoothed to make the exterior of the ceramic rod assembly 150 having a step shape more smooth and smooth. Can be formed. More specifically, the glass film protective coating layer 425 has a tip of the exposed ceramic rod 421, a part of the tip side of the first protective layer 422, a part of the tip side of the green sheet 423, and a second protective layer. (424) Covers the whole. The glass film protective coating layer 425 allows the heater to be smoothly inserted into the cigarette and at the same time prevents the layers of the heater formed from multiple layers of thin films or coating layers from peeling off.

In addition, an antifouling coating layer 427 may be further formed on the outermost side of the ceramic heater, that is, outside the glass film protective coating layer 425. The material used for forming the antifouling coating layer 427 preferably includes nanoceramic particles such as SiO 2, Si 3 N 4, BN.

The

electrode patterns

423a and 423b of the green sheet 423 include solder pads (not shown) for connecting the

bridge wires

510, 520, and 530 for applying external power. The solder pad (not shown) is preferably located at one end of the green sheet 423 so that the

bridge wires

510, 520, 530 can be easily connected. 421 is the opposite end of the tip, i.e., the bottom (right side in the drawing). Since the flange 426 is located above the solder pad of the green sheet 423 at the time of engagement with the ceramic rod assembly 150, solder pads (not shown)

bridge wires

510, 520, 530 ) Is blocked by the flange 426 when the heater is inserted into the cigarette and protected without being inserted into the cigarette.

Referring to FIG. 16, two bridge wires 510 ′ and 520 ′ are connected to the heater when only the heater includes the

electrode patterns

423 a and 423 b formed on the green sheet 423. The bridge wires 510 'and 520' are respectively connected to the positive and negative poles of the power supply.

Referring to FIG. 17, when three bridge wires 510 ′, 520 ′, and 530 are connected to the heater,

electrode patterns

423a and 423b formed in the green sheet 423 (see FIG. 4) may be used. This is when the heater electrode pattern 423a (see FIG. 4) and the sensor electrode pattern 423b (see FIG. 4) are respectively included. The three bridge wires 510 ', 520', and 530 are respectively bridge wires 510 'connected to the heater electrode pattern 423a (see FIG. 4) and bridge wires 520 connected to the sensor electrode pattern 423b. And a bridge wire 530 connected to ground.

Referring to FIG. 18, when four

bridge wires

512, 514, 522, and 524 are connected to a heater,

electrode patterns

423a and 423b formed in the green sheet 423 (see FIG. 4); see FIG. 4. ) Includes the heater electrode pattern 423a (see FIG. 4) and the sensor electrode pattern 423b (see FIG. 4), respectively. The four

bridge wires

512, 514, 522, and 524 are respectively connected to the heater electrode pattern 423a (see FIG. 4) with the positive and

negative pole wires

512 and 514. ,

Bridge wires

522 and 524 of positive and negative poles connected to the sensor electrode pattern 423b (see FIG. 4).

The material of the

bridge wires

410, 420, 430, 510 ', 520', 512, 514, 522, 524 is made of at least one selected from Ni, Pt, W, Al, Ag, Au, Kanthal-based alloys and stainless steel. It is preferable.

Referring to FIG. 19, the external power supply device 200 may include respective cases 210 that may be separated, and each case 210 may be equipped with components of the external power supply device 200. The interior is partitioned so as to form, and having a plurality of hooks 211 and the engaging groove 212 is a structure in which the case 210 can be fastened to each other.

The charge receiving unit 220 is installed to be rotatable in the case 210 to accommodate the aerosol generating device 100 to be detachable. The charging accommodating part 220 intersects the hinge 222 through the holes 221 formed at both sides thereof, and inserts the hinge 222 into the groove 214 formed in the case 210. It can be installed to be rotatable about.

In addition, one side of the charge receiving unit 220 facing the aerosol generating device 100 may be formed in the same shape as the appearance of the aerosol generating device 100 to stably receive the aerosol generating device 100. The auxiliary power storage device 230 and the auxiliary power supply device 240 are connected by wires, and the auxiliary power supply device 240 is connected to the charging terminal 223 and the wiring 224 formed in the charge receiving unit 220. Is connected.

The auxiliary power storage device 230 stores power to be delivered to the aerosol generating device 100, and the auxiliary power supply device 240 controls the auxiliary power storage device 230 to supply power to the aerosol generating device 100. The auxiliary power storage device 230 and the auxiliary power supply device 240 may be mounted in the accommodation unit 213 of the external power supply device 200.

The auxiliary power supply 240 controls the auxiliary power storage device 230 to be charged through a conventional external power source built in a case such as a USB port 242, and the auxiliary power storage device (LED) through the LED 241 ( 230, the charging state is displayed.

For example, the LEDs 241 may each have three LEDs, and may light one LED or two or three LEDs depending on the amount of power charged. The power storage device 230 may indicate a state of being fully charged.

Each LED of the LED 241 may light the LED 241 to the outside of the case through the hole 215 provided in the other case 210 coupled to the case 210 on which the LED 241 is mounted. In addition, the case 210 has a second button portion 243 which is led to the outside of the case 210 through the hole 216, the second button portion 243 is a fixing protrusion in the case 210. 244 is supported.

The second button unit 243 is connected to the auxiliary power supply 240 through a wiring, and when a user operates the second button unit 243, the second button unit 243 transmits an activation signal to the auxiliary power supply 240 to assist the auxiliary power supply. The power supply from the power storage device 230 may be supplied to the aerosol generating device 100, and the user may perform the second button portion 243 while supplying power from the auxiliary power storage device 230 to the aerosol generating device 100. When the operation is performed again, the power supply from the auxiliary power storage device 230 to the aerosol generating device 100 may be cut off.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19, with the aerosol-generating device 100 attached to the charge receiving unit 220 and the filling receiving unit 220 being positioned parallel to the longitudinal direction of the case 210, the user When the second button unit 243 is pressed, the auxiliary power supply 240 allows power supply from the auxiliary power storage device 230 to the aerosol generating device 100 to melt ash or foreign matter on the aerosol generating device 100. It may operate in a cleaning mode for cleaning the aerosol generating device 100.

In detail, a signal for the user to manipulate the second button unit 243 may be transmitted from the auxiliary power supply device 240 to the charging terminal 223 of the charge receiving unit 220 and the charging terminal of the aerosol generating device 100. It is delivered to the control unit 50 of the aerosol generating device 100 via the 30 to operate the heater 20 of the aerosol generating device 100.

Although the first button unit 40 of the aerosol generating device 100 is not operated separately, the aerosol generating device 100 may be mounted on the filling receiving unit 220 so that the filling receiving unit 220 of the case 210 may be installed. It means that the heater 20 of the aerosol generating device 100 can be operated by manipulating the second button portion 243 of the external power supply device 200 while being positioned parallel to the longitudinal direction.

20 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a second operation example of the charging system illustrated in FIG. 1, and FIG. 21 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a third operation example of the charging system illustrated in FIG. 1.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 20, in the state where the aerosol-generating device 100 is attached to the filling receiving unit 220 and the filling receiving unit 220 crosses with respect to the length direction of the case 210, the user When the second button unit 243 is pressed, the auxiliary power supply 240 operates in a preheating mode that allows the power supply from the auxiliary power storage device 230 to the aerosol generating device 100 to preheat the aerosol generating device 100. can do.

That is, the charging terminal 223 provided in the charging accommodating part 220 is provided to face the charging terminal 223 in the aerosol generating device 100 while the aerosol generating device 100 is accommodated in the charging accommodating part 220. The charging terminal 30 is connected, and the electric power charged in the auxiliary power storage device 230 may be supplied to the aerosol generating device 100 under the control of the auxiliary power supply device 240. The auxiliary power supply device 240 may be provided with a wireless communication port to directly supply power to the aerosol generating device 100 by wire as well as wirelessly.

For example, when a user manipulates the second button unit 243 to transmit an activation signal to the auxiliary power supply device 240, the aerosol generating device is allowed to supply power from the auxiliary power storage device 230 to the aerosol generating device 100. The heater 20 of 100 can be heated. On the contrary, when the user manipulates the second button unit 243 while the heater 20 is being heated, the deactivation signal is transmitted to the auxiliary power supply device 240 so that the aerosol generating device 100 is stored in the auxiliary power storage device 230. The power supply to the furnace can be cut off.

In addition, the case 210 is provided with a first magnetic body 250 and a second magnetic body 260 which are disposed to face each other with respect to the rotation center of the charge receiving part 220, that is, the hinge 222. In addition, the charge receiving part 220 includes a third magnetic material 225 facing one of the first magnetic material 250 and the second magnetic material 260. Although the third magnetic material 225 is depicted as being disposed to face the first magnetic material 250, embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto, and the third magnetic material 225 is opposed to the second magnetic material 260. It may be installed at the bottom of the charge receiving unit 220 to. However, hereinafter, the third magnetic material 225 will be described with reference to the case where the third magnetic material 225 is installed on the upper end of the charge receiving part 220 so as to face the first magnetic material 250.

In addition, one of the first magnetic material 250 and the second magnetic material 260 may be installed in the case 210 to be inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction of the case 210. In the drawing, the second magnetic material 260 disposed below the external power supply device 200 is depicted as being installed in the case 210 so as to be inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction of the case 210, but embodiments of the present invention The first magnetic material 250 may be installed on the case 210 so as to be inclined with respect to the length direction of the case 210 instead. However, hereinafter, the second magnetic material 260 will be described with reference to a case in which the second magnetic material 260 is installed to be inclined with respect to the length direction of the case 210.

In addition, the aerosol generating device 100 may include a fourth magnetic body 60 that faces the other of the first magnetic material 250 and the second magnetic material 260 that does not face the third magnetic material 225.

Briefly summarizing the above-described structure, the case 210 of the external power supply device 200 is provided with a first magnetic material 250 and a second magnetic material 260 at the top and the bottom thereof, respectively, A third magnetic body 225 facing the first magnetic body 250 may be disposed at an upper end thereof, and a fourth magnetic body 60 facing the second magnetic body 260 may be installed at a lower end of the aerosol generating apparatus 100.

Here, between the first magnetic body 250 and the third magnetic body 225, between the first magnetic body 250 and the fourth magnetic body 60, between the second magnetic body 260 and the third magnetic body 225, the second magnetic body An attractive force may act between the 260 and the fourth magnetic body 60.

Therefore, according to the above structure, when the user presses the upper end of the aerosol generating device 100 by mounting the aerosol generating device 100 to the charge receiving portion 220, the first magnetic body 250 and the third Due to the attraction force formed between the magnetic bodies 225, as shown in FIG. 3, the charge receiving unit 220 may be disposed to be parallel to the length direction of the case 210.

Meanwhile, in a state where the aerosol generating device 100 is mounted on the charge receiving unit 220 as shown in FIG. 10, the user places the lower end of the aerosol generating device 100 in the first magnetic material 250 and the third magnetic material. When pressurized by a force that overcomes the attraction force formed between the 225, the charge receiving portion 220 is rotated in the clockwise direction as shown in Figure 11 and eventually the third magnetic material 260 and the fourth magnetic material 60 Due to the attraction force formed therebetween, the charge receiving portion 220 may be disposed in a direction crossing the length direction of the case 210.

At this time, since the second magnetic body 260 is installed in the case 210 so as to be inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction of the case 210 as described above, the aerosol generating device 100 is exterior to correspond to the inclination angle of the second magnetic body 260. Tilt is possible in the power supply 200.

Thereafter, the user exerts a force on the aerosol generating device 100 in a tilted state, but with a force that can overcome the attraction force between the second magnetic body 260 and the fourth magnetic body 60 to the aerosol generating device 100 As shown in FIG. 12, the aerosol generating device 100 may be separated from the external power supply device 200 by applying a force.

Referring to FIG. 22, the aerosol generating device 100 may be accommodated in the charge receiving unit 220 of the external power supply device 200 to receive power. If the user wants to use the aerosol generating device 100, the aerosol generating device in the state in which the aerosol generating device 100 is accommodated in the charge receiving unit 220 of the external power supply device 200 by the fourth magnetic material 60. When the lower end of the device 100 is pushed, the aerosol generating device 100 is accommodated in the filling container 220 by the fourth magnetic body 60 provided in the aerosol generating device 100. ) Is in close contact with the second magnetic body 260 inclined at a predetermined angle provided in the case 210.

According to this operation, the aerosol generating device 100 is a part of the upper portion of the aerosol generating device 100 is inclined to the outside of the case 210 at a predetermined angle to the outside, the user is drawn to the outside aerosol generating device ( A cigarette may be inserted into the cartridge 10 of the 100, and the aerosol generating device 100 may be preheated by pressing the second button portion 243 of the external power supply device 200.

Therefore, the aerosol generating device 100 can be used continuously without being inhaled while receiving power from the charging system 1000.

Referring to FIG. 23, when the user separates the aerosol generating device 100 from the external power supply device 200, the aerosol generating device 100 is inclined to the external power supply device 200 as described above. In the derived state, by applying a predetermined force to the aerosol generating device 100 can overcome the magnetic force of the aerosol generating device 100 and the external power supply device 200 and withdraw.

The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described specific preferred embodiments, and various modifications can be made by any person having ordinary skill in the art without departing from the gist of the present invention claimed in the claims. Of course, such changes will fall within the scope of the claims.

Further, in this specification, “unit” may be a hardware component such as a processor or a circuit, and / or a software component executed by a hardware component such as a processor.

The foregoing description of the specification is intended to be illustrative, and it is understood that those skilled in the art can easily modify the present invention into other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. Could be. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single type may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as distributed may be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present embodiment is shown by the following claims rather than the detailed description, and should be construed as including all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to one embodiment shown in the drawings, which is merely exemplary, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and embodiments may be made therefrom. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

According to the aerosol generating device, control method thereof and a filling system including the same according to the embodiments of the present invention as described above, it is possible to implement an aerosol generating device capable of vaporizing the aerosol-forming material without involving combustion.

Claims

A main body into which a cigarette is inserted;

A first electroconductive pattern installed on a part of the main body to perform one of a heater for heating the cigarette and a temperature sensor for sensing a temperature of the cigarette;

A second electroconductive pattern installed on another part of the main body to perform a function of one of the heater and the temperature sensor; And

And a controller configured to control the first conductive pattern and the second conductive pattern such that the first conductive pattern and the second conductive pattern perform one of the heater and the temperature sensor. Generating device.
According to claim 1,

The first electroconductive pattern performs the function of the heater,

And the second electroconductive pattern serves as the temperature sensor.
According to claim 1,

The first electroconductive pattern and the second electroconductive pattern alternate with each other, one of which performs the function of the heater, the other is the function of the temperature sensor, an aerosol generating device.
According to claim 1,

The first electroconductive pattern and the second electroconductive pattern perform the function of the heater.
According to claim 1,

The control unit detects a temperature by measuring a thermal resistance of at least one of the first conductive pattern and the second conductive pattern, the aerosol generating device.
According to claim 1,

The body is a hollow cylindrical structure,

The first conductive pattern is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the main body,

The second electroconductive pattern is installed on the outer peripheral surface of the main body, aerosol generating device.
According to claim 1,

The main body is a structure in which at least two hollow cylindrical structure in the circumferential direction,

The first electrically conductive pattern is installed on the inner peripheral surface of the fragmented body,

The second electroconductive pattern is installed on the outer peripheral surface of the fragmented body, an aerosol generating device.
Using a first electrically conductive pattern and a second electrically conductive pattern as a heater for heating the cigarette to instantly increase the temperature of the cigarette; And

Heating the cigarette to a target temperature by using one of the first conductive pattern and the second conductive pattern as the heater and the other as a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the cigarette; , Control method of aerosol generating device.
The method of claim 8,

When the first electrically conductive pattern is disposed closer to the cigarette than the second electrically conductive pattern,

And heating the cigarette to the target temperature using the first electrically conductive pattern as the heater and using the second electrically conductive pattern as the temperature sensor.
The method of claim 9,

When the temperature of the cigarette reaches the target temperature,

And using the first electrically conductive pattern as the temperature sensor and using the second electrically conductive pattern as the heater to maintain the temperature of the cigarette.
An aerosol generating device including a heater that generates heat by resistance when a current is applied, a power storage unit that supplies electric power to the heater, and a controller that controls the heater; And

A case, a charge receiving portion rotatably installed in the case to receive the aerosol generating device detachably, an auxiliary power storage device storing power to be transmitted to the aerosol generating device, and the auxiliary power storage device by controlling the aerosol. And an external power supply including an auxiliary power supply for supplying power to the production device.
The method of claim 11, wherein

When the aerosol generating device is attached to the filling container, when the filling container is positioned to be parallel to the longitudinal direction of the case,

Wherein the auxiliary power supply operates in a cleaning mode that allows power supply from the auxiliary power storage device to the aerosol generating device to clean the aerosol generating device.
The method of claim 11, wherein

When the aerosol-generating device is positioned such that the filling receptacle intersects the longitudinal direction of the case while the filling receptacle is attached,

And the auxiliary power supply is operated in a preheating mode to allow power supply from the auxiliary power storage device to the aerosol generating device to preheat the aerosol generating device.
The method of claim 11, wherein

The aerosol generating device,

By transmitting an activation signal to the control unit through the user's operation to allow the power supply from the power storage unit to the heater,

The aerosol generation further comprises a first button unit for transmitting a deactivation signal to the control unit through the operation of the user while the power is supplied from the power storage unit to the heater to block the power supply from the power storage unit to the heater. The charging system of the device.
The method of claim 11, wherein

The external power supply device,

Transmits an activation signal to the auxiliary power supply device through a user's operation to allow power supply from the auxiliary power storage device to the aerosol generating device,

A power supply to which the auxiliary power storage device is to be deactivated from the auxiliary power storage device to cut off the power supply from the auxiliary power storage device to the aerosol generating device by the user's manipulation while power is being supplied from the auxiliary power storage device to the aerosol generating device; The charging system of the aerosol generating device further comprises a button unit.
The method of claim 11, wherein

Further comprising a first magnetic body and a second magnetic body installed in the case so as to face each other with respect to the rotation center of the charge receiving portion,

And the charge receiving portion comprises a third magnetic body facing one of the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body.
The method of claim 16,

One of the first magnetic material and the second magnetic material is installed in the case to be inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction of the case, the charging system of the aerosol generating device.
The method of claim 16,

And the aerosol generating device comprises a fourth magnetic body facing another one of the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body.
The method of claim 18,

The attraction force is applied between the first magnetic body and the third magnetic body, between the first magnetic body and the fourth magnetic body, between the second magnetic body and the third magnetic body, and between the second magnetic body and the fourth magnetic body, respectively. Filling system of aerosol generating device.
The method of claim 11, wherein

The external power supply device further comprises a receiving portion for receiving the auxiliary power storage device and the auxiliary power supply device, charging system of the aerosol generating device.
The method of claim 11, wherein

Further comprising an electronic circuit for connecting the auxiliary power storage device and the heater,

The heater receives electricity from the auxiliary power storage device to generate heat,

At least a portion of the electronic circuit is formed of a single crystal material.
The method of claim 21,

The aerosol generating device further comprises a cartridge for receiving a cigarette,

And rapidly raising the temperature of the heater connected to the electronic circuit, thereby heating the cigarette contained in the cartridge within a predetermined temperature range.
The method of claim 21,

At least a portion of the wiring constituting the electronic circuit is formed of a single crystal material.
The method of claim 21,

Wherein said monocrystalline material is formed from at least one of an ingot form and a thin film form.
The method of claim 21,

The single crystal material is single crystal copper, the aerosol generating device, the filling system of the aerosol generating device.
The method of claim 11, wherein

The heater,

Ceramic rod with the tip,

A first protective layer surrounding the ceramic rod,

A green sheet wound on the first protective layer and printed with an electrode pattern including an electrode pattern of a heater;

And a second protective layer surrounding the green sheet.
The method of claim 26,

The electrode pattern of the green sheet is printed using silk screen printing or inkjet printing.
The method of claim 26,

The electrode pattern of the green sheet is printed on both sides, the filling system of the aerosol generating device.
The method of claim 28,

The charging system of the aerosol generating device, wherein the electrode pattern on either side of the two sides is a sensor electrode pattern.
The method of claim 29,

A flange coupled to the ceramic rod wrapped around the green sheet and the first protective layer;

Further comprising a bridge wire connected to the printing pattern of the green sheet,

The bridge wire is a three wire type, four wire type, the filling system of the aerosol generating device.