WO2018217030A1

WO2018217030A1 - System for charging aerosol generation device

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Publication number: WO2018217030A1
Application number: PCT/KR2018/005894
Authority: WO
Inventors: 이종섭; 전인성
Original assignee: 주식회사 케이티앤지
Priority date: 2017-05-26
Filing date: 2018-05-24
Publication date: 2018-11-29

Abstract

Disclosed, according to one embodiment of the present invention, is a system for charging an aerosol generation device, the system comprising an aerosol generation device and an external power supply device. The aerosol generation device comprises: a heater for emitting heat by means of resistance when a current is applied thereto; a power storage part for supplying power to the heater; and a control part for controlling the heater. The external power supply device comprises: a case; a charge receiving part rotatably provided to the case and detachably receiving the aerosol generation device; an auxiliary power storage device for storing power to be transferred to the aerosol generation device; and an auxiliary power supply device for controlling the auxiliary power storage device and thereby supplying power to the aerosol generation device. The aerosol generation device may be driven in a mode among a charging mode, a cleaning mode, a preheating mode and a smoking mode according to the position in which the aerosol generation device is received in the charge receiving part.

Description

Filling system of aerosol generating device

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a charging system of an aerosol generating device having various power supply means.

In recent years there is a growing demand for alternative ways to overcome the shortcomings of common cigarettes. For example, there is an increasing demand for how aerosols are produced as the aerosol generating material in the cigarette is heated, rather than burning the cigarette to produce aerosols. Accordingly, studies on heated cigarette or heated aerosol generating devices are actively progressing.

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 allows only a battery to be replaced separately, but it is cumbersome to use the battery because the user must always carry the battery and separate and recharge the battery.

Embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a filling system of an aerosol generating device that does not involve combustion and is capable of diversifying inhalation materials.

In addition, embodiments of the present invention aims to provide a filling system of the aerosol-generating device that can be continuously smoking without interruption of use during the user's inhalation.

In addition, embodiments of the present invention is to provide a charging system of the aerosol generating device that can be easily supplied, portable and easy to use through a removable power storage device or an additional auxiliary power storage device.

One embodiment of the present invention is an aerosol generating device including a heater that generates heat by a resistance when a current is applied, a power storage unit for supplying power to the heater, and a control unit for controlling the heater, the case, and to be rotatable in the case A charging accommodating part installed to detachably attach the aerosol generating device, an auxiliary power storage device storing power to be delivered 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. A charging system of the aerosol-generating device having an external power supply device for driving the aerosol-generating device in one of a charging mode, a cleaning mode, a preheating mode, and a smoking mode according to a position where the aerosol-generating device is accommodated in the charging receptacle. Initiate.

According to embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to provide a filling system of an aerosol generating device capable of vaporizing an aerosol-forming material without involving combustion.

It is also possible to provide a charging system of an aerosol generating device that can be powered in a variety of ways to prevent unwanted downtime.

1 is a view showing an example in which a cigarette is inserted into the aerosol generating device.

2 is a view showing an example of a cigarette.

3 is an exploded perspective view showing a filling system of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a cross-sectional view of the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a first operation example of the charging system shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a second operation example of the charging system shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a third operation example of the charging system shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a state in which the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 3 is usable in a state accommodated in an external power supply device.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a process in which the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 3 is separated from an external power supply device.

FIG. 10 is a rear view for explaining a state in which the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 3 is aligned in the filling container at the first position and the second position.

In the present embodiment, both sides of the charge receiving portion is formed with holes penetrating through the charge receiving portion, the inside of the case is formed in the groove at a position corresponding to the hole, the charge receiving portion and the case so as to pass through the hole and the groove at the same time It is coupled via a hinge inserted into the hole and the groove, the filling receiving portion may be rotatable about the case about the hinge axis.

In the present embodiment, the charging receiving unit includes a first charging terminal electrically connected to the auxiliary power storage device and the auxiliary power supply device and exposed to the outside, and the aerosol generating device is connected to the first charging terminal when installed in the charging receiving unit. It may further include a second charging terminal for connecting.

In the present exemplary embodiment, the auxiliary power supply device may supply power for charging or cleaning to the aerosol generating device accommodated in the charging accommodating unit through the first charging terminal, or supply power for preheating or smoking. have.

In the present embodiment, the charging receptacle may be rotatable between a first position where the charging receptacle is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the case and a second position where the charging receptacle intersects the longitudinal direction of the case. .

In the present embodiment, the external power supply device further includes 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, wherein the charging receiving portion is one of the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body It may include a third magnetic body opposed to the.

In the present embodiment, the charge receiving portion may maintain the first position by the attraction force of one of the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body and the third magnetic body.

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

In the present embodiment, the charge receiving portion may maintain the second position by the attraction force of the other of the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body and the fourth magnetic body.

In the present embodiment, the power storage unit may be installed inside the aerosol generating device in a cylindrical shape, and the fourth magnetic body may be installed to surround a portion of the power storage unit.

In the present embodiment, the charge receiving portion is configured to have a rounded inner surface to accommodate the aerosol generating device corresponding to the outer surface of the aerosol generating device, and when the aerosol generating device is accommodated in the filling receiving portion, It is possible to align the aerosol generating device in the fill receptacle so that the second magnetic material is the shortest.

In the present embodiment, the magnetic force of the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body may be different.

In the present exemplary embodiment, when the lower side of the aerosol generating device is hinged to rotate the filling accommodating part while the filling accommodating part is located at the first position, the first magnetic body and the third magnetic material move away from the first magnetic material. The other one of the magnetic material and the second magnetic material and the fourth magnetic material are adjacent to each other so that the charge receiving portion may move to the second position.

In the present embodiment, when the aerosol-generating device is separated from the charge receiving portion in a state where the charge receiving portion is located at the second position, the charge receiving portion is attracted by the attraction force of the first magnetic body and one of the second magnetic bodies and the third magnetic body. It may return to the first position.

In this embodiment, the aerosol generating device further comprises a cartridge opening for accommodating a cigarette, and when the filling container is located in the first position, the cartridge opening of the aerosol generating device installed in the filling container is covered from the outside, When the filling container is located in the second position, the cartridge opening of the aerosol-generating device installed in the filling container may be exposed to the outside.

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 activation signal is transmitted 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 while power is being supplied 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 through a user's operation to block power supply from the auxiliary power storage device to the aerosol generating device.

In the present embodiment, the aerosol generating device is installed in the charge receiving portion, the aerosol generating device can be driven in the charging mode when the charge receiving portion is located in the first position.

In the present embodiment, when the aerosol generating device is driven in the charging mode, the power stored in the auxiliary power storage device of the external power supply device may be delivered to the power storage unit of the aerosol generating device.

In the present embodiment, when the aerosol generating device is installed in the filling container and the user operates the second button unit while the filling container is located in the first position, the aerosol generating device may be driven in the cleaning mode.

In the present embodiment, when the aerosol generating device is driven in the cleaning mode, the auxiliary power supply may transmit the activation signal to the control unit of the aerosol generating device to operate the heater.

In the present embodiment, when the aerosol-generating device is installed in the filling container in a state where the filling container is located in the second position, the aerosol generating device may be driven in one of a preheating mode and a smoking mode.

In the present embodiment, the aerosol generating device may be installed in the filling container, and the aerosol generating device may be driven in the preheating mode when the user operates the second button unit while the filling container is located at the second position.

In the present embodiment, when the aerosol generating device is driven in the preheating mode, the auxiliary power supply may transmit an activation signal to the controller of the aerosol generating device to increase the temperature of the heater to the operating temperature.

In the present embodiment, when the temperature of the heater rises to the operating temperature, the aerosol generating device may be driven in a smoking mode for maintaining the temperature of the heater at the operating temperature.

In the present embodiment, the external power supply may further include an external power port for connection to an external power source for supplying power to the auxiliary power storage device.

In the present embodiment, the charge receiving portion includes a switching member protruding in a direction toward the auxiliary power supply, and the auxiliary power supply includes a third button pressed by the switching member when the charge receiving portion is located in the second position. When the third button unit is pressed, the auxiliary power supply may transmit an activation signal to the controller of the aerosol generating device to allow power supply from the power storage unit to the heater to operate the heater.

The terminology used in the embodiments of the present invention was selected as widely used general terms as possible in consideration of the functions of the present invention, but may vary according to the intention or precedent of a person skilled in the art, the emergence of new technology, etc. have. 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.

When any part of the specification is to "include" any component, this means that it may further include other components, except to exclude other components unless otherwise stated. In addition, the terms "part", "module", etc. described in the specification mean a unit for processing at least one function or operation, which may be implemented by hardware or software or a combination of hardware and software.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art may easily implement the present invention. As those skilled in the art would realize, the described embodiments may be modified in various different ways, all without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described embodiments of the present invention;

Referring to FIG. 1, an aerosol generating device 10000 includes a battery 11000, a controller 12000, and a heater 13000. In addition, a cigarette 20000 may be inserted into the interior space of the aerosol generating device 10000.

In the aerosol generating device 10000 shown in FIG. 1, only components related to the present embodiment are shown. Accordingly, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the general purpose components other than the components shown in FIG. 1 may be further included in the aerosol generating device 10000.

1 illustrates that the battery 11000, the controller 12000, and the heater 13000 are arranged in a line, but the embodiment is not limited thereto. In other words, the layout of the battery 11000, the controller 12000, and the heater 13000 may be changed according to the design of the aerosol generating device 10000.

When the cigarette 20 000 is inserted into the aerosol generating device 10000, the aerosol generating device 10000 heats the heater 13000. The aerosol generating material in the cigarette 20000 may be raised in temperature by the heated heater 13000, and thus aerosol may be generated. The resulting aerosol is delivered to the user through the filter 22000 of the cigarette 20000.

If necessary, the aerosol generating device 10000 may heat the heater 13000 even when the cigarette 20000 is not inserted into the aerosol generating device 10000.

The battery 11000 supplies power used to operate the aerosol generating device 10000. For example, the battery 11000 may supply power so that the heater 13000 may be heated, and may supply power required for the control unit 12000 to operate. In addition, the battery 11000 may supply power required to operate a display, a sensor, a motor, and the like installed in the aerosol generating device 10000.

The controller 12000 generally controls the operation of the aerosol generating device 10000. In detail, the controller 12000 controls not only the battery 11000 and the heater 13000, but also other components included in the aerosol generating apparatus 10000. In addition, the controller 12000 may determine the state of each of the components of the aerosol generating device 10000 and determine whether the aerosol generating device 10000 is in an operable state.

The controller 12000 includes at least one processor. The processor may be implemented as an array of multiple logic gates, or may be implemented as a combination of a general purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program that may be executed on the microprocessor. In addition, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present embodiment may be implemented in other forms of hardware.

The heater 13000 is heated by the power supplied from the battery 11000. For example, when the cigarette is inserted into the aerosol generating device 10000, the heater 13000 may be located inside the cigarette. Thus, the heated heater 13000 may raise the temperature of the aerosol generating material in the cigarette.

The heater 13000 may be an electrically resistive heater. For example, the heater 13000 may include an electrically conductive track, and the heater 13000 may be heated as a current flows in the electrically conductive track. However, the heater 13000 is not limited to the above-described example, and may be applied without limitation as long as it can be heated to a desired temperature. Here, the desired temperature may be preset in the aerosol generating device 10000, or may be set to a desired temperature by the user.

Meanwhile, as another example, the heater 13000 may be an induction heating heater. Specifically, the heater 13000 may include an electrically conductive coil for heating the cigarette in an induction heating method, and the cigarette may include a susceptor that may be heated by an induction heating heater.

1 illustrates that the heater 13000 is disposed to be inserted into the cigarette 20000, but is not limited thereto. For example, the heater 13000 may include a tubular heating element, a plate heating element, a needle heating element, or a rod-shaped heating element, depending on the shape of the heating element, the inside or outside of the cigarette 20000. Can be heated.

In addition, a plurality of heaters 13000 may be disposed in the aerosol generating device 10000. In this case, the plurality of heaters 13000 may be arranged to be inserted into the cigarette 20000 or may be disposed outside the cigarette 20000. In addition, some of the plurality of heaters 13000 may be disposed to be inserted into the cigarette 20000, and others may be disposed outside the cigarette 20000. In addition, the shape of the heater 13000 is not limited to the shape shown in FIG. 1, and may be manufactured in various shapes.

The aerosol generating device 10000 may further include general components in addition to the battery 11000, the controller 12000, and the heater 13000. For example, the aerosol generating device 10000 may include a display capable of outputting visual information and / or a motor for outputting tactile information. In addition, the aerosol generating device 10000 may include at least one sensor (puff sensor, temperature sensor, cigarette insert sensor, etc.).

In addition, the aerosol generating device 10000 may be manufactured in a structure in which external air may be introduced or internal gas may flow out even when a cigarette 20000 is inserted.

Although not shown in FIG. 1, the aerosol generating device 10000 may form a system together with a separate cradle. For example, the cradle may be used to charge the battery 11000 of the aerosol generating device 10000. Alternatively, the heater 13000 may be heated while the cradle and the aerosol generating device 10000 are coupled to each other.

The cigarette 20000 may be similar to a general burnable cigarette. For example, the cigarette 20000 may be divided into a first portion 21000 including an aerosol generating material and a second portion 22000 including a filter and the like. Alternatively, the aerosol generating material may also be included in the second portion 22000 of the cigarette 20000. For example, an aerosol generating material made in the form of granules or capsules may be inserted into the second portion 22000.

An entirety of the first portion 21000 may be inserted into the aerosol generating device 10000, and the second portion 22000 may be exposed to the outside. Alternatively, only a part of the first part 21000 may be inserted into the aerosol generating device 10000, or a part of the first part 21000 and the second part 22000 may be inserted. The user may inhale the aerosol in the door state by mouth of the second portion 22000. In this case, the aerosol is generated by the external air passing through the first portion 21000, and the generated aerosol is passed through the second portion 22000 to the user's mouth.

As an example, the outside air may be introduced through at least one air passage formed in the aerosol generating device 10000. For example, opening and closing of the air passage formed in the aerosol generating device 10000 and / or the size of the air passage may be adjusted by a user. Accordingly, the atomization amount, smoking feeling, etc. can be adjusted by the user. As another example, outside air may be introduced into the cigarette 20000 through at least one hole formed in the surface of the cigarette 20000.

Hereinafter, an example of a cigarette 20000 will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

2 is a view showing an example of a cigarette.

Referring to FIG. 2, the cigarette 20000 includes a tobacco rod 21000 and a filter rod 22000. The first portion 21000 described above with reference to FIG. 1 includes a tobacco rod 21000, and the second portion 32000 includes a filter rod 22000.

The filter rod 22000 is illustrated in FIG. 2 as a single segment, but is not limited thereto. In other words, the filter rod 22000 may be composed of a plurality of segments. For example, filter rod 22000 may include a first segment that cools the aerosol and a second segment that filters certain components included in the aerosol. In addition, if necessary, the filter rod 22000 may further include at least one segment that performs another function.

The cigarette 20000 may be wrapped by at least one wrapper 24000. The wrapper 24000 may have at least one hole through which outside air flows or inside gas flows out. As an example, the cigarette 20000 may be wrapped by one wrapper 24000. As another example, the cigarette 20000 may be overlaid by two or more wrappers 24000. For example, the tobacco rod 21000 may be wrapped by the first wrapper, and the filter rod 22000 may be packed by the second wrapper. In addition, the tobacco rod 21000 and the filter rod 22000 packed by the individual wrappers may be combined, and the entire cigarette 20000 may be repackaged by the third wrapper. If each of the tobacco rod 21000 or the filter rod 22000 is composed of a plurality of segments, each segment may be wrapped by a separate wrapper. In addition, the entire cigarette 200,000 to which the segments wrapped by the individual wrappers are combined may be repackaged by another wrapper.

Tobacco rod 21000 includes an aerosol generating material. For example, the aerosol generating material may include, but is not limited to, at least one of glycerin, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol and oleyl alcohol. In addition, tobacco rod 21000 may contain other additive materials, such as flavoring agents, wetting agents, and / or organic acids. In addition, a perfume liquid such as menthol or a humectant may be added to the tobacco rod 21000 by spraying the tobacco rod 21000.

The tobacco rod 21000 may be manufactured in various ways. For example, the tobacco rod 21000 may be made of a sheet or may be made of a strand. In addition, the tobacco rod 21000 may be made of chopped tobacco. In addition, the tobacco rod 21000 may be surrounded by a heat conducting material. For example, the heat conducting material may be, but is not limited to, a metal foil such as aluminum foil. For example, the heat conducting material surrounding the tobacco rod 21000 may evenly disperse heat transferred to the tobacco rod 21000 to improve the thermal conductivity applied to the tobacco rod, thereby improving the taste of the cigarette. . In addition, the heat conducting material surrounding the tobacco rod 21000 can function as a susceptor heated by an induction heated heater. In this case, although not shown in the figure, the tobacco rod 21000 may further include an additional susceptor in addition to the heat conducting material surrounding the outside.

The filter rod 22000 may be a cellulose acetate filter. On the other hand, the shape of the filter rod 22000 is not limited. For example, the filter rod 22000 may be a cylindrical type rod or may be a tube type rod having a hollow therein. In addition, the filter rod 22000 may be a recess type rod. If the filter rod 22000 is composed of a plurality of segments, at least one of the plurality of segments may be manufactured in a different shape.

The filter rod 22000 may be manufactured to generate flavor. As one example, the fragrance liquid may be injected into the filter rod 22000, or a separate fiber coated with the fragrance liquid may be inserted into the filter rod 22000.

In addition, the filter rod 22000 may include at least one capsule 23000. Here, the capsule 23000 may perform a function of generating a flavor or may perform a function of generating an aerosol. For example, the capsule 32400 may have a structure in which the contents solution containing the fragrance is wrapped with a film. Capsule 32400 may have a spherical or cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto.

If the filter rod 22000 includes a segment for cooling the aerosol, the cooling segment may be made of a polymer material or a biodegradable polymer material. For example, the cooling segment may be made of pure polylactic acid only, but is not limited thereto. Alternatively, the cooling segment can be made of a cellulose acetate filter having a plurality of holes. However, the cooling segment is not limited to the above-described example, and may be applied without limitation as long as the aerosol can perform a function of cooling.

3 is an exploded perspective view showing a filling system of the aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the aerosol generating device shown in Figure 3, Figure 5 is a view of the filling system shown in FIG. It is a conceptual diagram which shows a 1st operation example, FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram which shows the 2nd operation example of the charging system shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram which shows the 3rd operation example of the charging system shown in FIG.

3 to 5, a charging system (hereinafter, referred to as a “charging system”) 1000 of an aerosol generating device may supply electric 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 230 to control the aerosol generating device 100 It includes an external power supply device 200 including an auxiliary power supply device 240 for supplying power to.

Referring to FIG. 4, 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 connected to the first 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. The second charging terminal 30 of the generating device 100 may be connected to a wire to receive power. When the aerosol generating device 100 receives power, the controller 50 supplies the power storage unit 70. The power may be displayed through the second display unit (not shown).

In detail, the controller 50 may supply the external power supply device such that the power storage unit 70 charges the electric power sufficient to allow the electronic cigarette of the cigarette type to be accommodated in the aerosol generating device 100 to proceed with preheating and smoking of one cycle. The amount of power charged in the power storage unit 70 from the auxiliary power storage device 230 of 200 can be controlled.

In addition, the aerosol generating device 100 may perform data communication with the first charging terminal 223 of the external power supply device 200 through the second 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 and 5, the external power supply device 200 includes respective cases 210 that can be separated, and each case 210 includes components of the external power supply device 200. The interior is partitioned and formed to be mounted, and has a plurality of hooks 211 and engaging grooves 212, so that the cases 210 can be fastened to each other.

The charge receiving unit 220 may be rotatably installed in the case 210 to accommodate the aerosol generating device 100 in a detachable manner. 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.

Specifically, the charge receiving portion 220 is a first position (see Fig. 5) where the charge receiving portion is a position parallel to the longitudinal direction of the case 210, and the charge receiving portion crosses with respect to the longitudinal direction of the case 210 It may be rotatable between a second position (see FIG. 6) which is a position. That is, the charge receiving unit 220 has a first position in which the cartridge opening 11 of the aerosol generating device 100 is covered to be covered by the external power supply device 200 from the outside, and the cartridge of the aerosol generating device 100. The opening 11 may be installed in the case 210 so as to be rotatable about the hinge 222 between the second positions received from the external power supply device 200 to be exposed to the outside.

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. In addition, the auxiliary power storage device 230 and the auxiliary power supply device 240 are connected by wiring, and the auxiliary power supply device 240 is connected to the first charging terminal 223 formed in the charge receiving unit 220 and the wiring ( 224).

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 an external power port 242, and the auxiliary power storage device through the LED 241. The charging state of 230 is displayed. Here, the external power port 242 may include a USB port or a general electrical terminal.

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. 5, 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 first charging terminal 223 and the aerosol generating device 100 of the charge receiving unit 220 through a wire. The second charging terminal 30 is transferred to the control unit 50 of the aerosol generating device 100 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.

In addition, even if there is no manipulation of the second button portion 243, as shown in FIG. 5, the charge receiving portion 220 is positioned in parallel with the length direction of the case 210. When the aerosol generating device 100 is attached, the aerosol generating device 100 may be driven in the charging mode. This is because when the aerosol generating device 100 is mounted on the charge receiving unit 220 in a state in which the charge receiving unit 220 is disposed to be parallel to the longitudinal direction of the case 210, the auxiliary power supply device may be used without a user's separate operation. 240 denotes that the aerosol generating device can be charged by supplying power from the auxiliary power storage device 230 to the power storage unit 70 of the aerosol generating device 100.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 6, in a state where the aerosol generating device 100 is attached to the filling receiving unit 220 and the filling receiving unit 220 is positioned to cross 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 first charging terminal 223 provided in the charge receiving unit 220 has the first charging terminal 223 in the aerosol generating device 100 in a state where the aerosol generating device 100 is accommodated in the charging receiving unit 220. It is connected to the second charging terminal 30 provided opposite to, 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 charge receiving unit 220 includes a separate switching member 305 capable of pressing the third button unit 245 provided in the auxiliary power supply device 240 of the external power supply device 200, When the charge receiving unit 220 rotates from the first position to the second position (from the FIG. 5 position to the FIG. 6 position), the switching member 305 presses the third button portion 245 to give the second button portion 243. The auxiliary power supply device 240 supplies the power of the auxiliary power storage device 230 to the aerosol generating device 100 through the first charging terminal 223 of the charge receiving unit 220 without pressing the aerosol generating device 100 without pressing. ) Can be preheated.

On the other hand, the case 210 is provided with a first magnetic material 250 and a second magnetic material 260 which are disposed to face each other around the rotation center of the charge receiving portion 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 is opposed to the other of the first magnetic material 250 and the second magnetic material 260 (the second magnetic material 260 in FIG. 6) that does not face the third magnetic material (225) Four magnetic body 60 may be included.

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. 5, the charge receiving unit 220 may maintain a first position parallel to the length direction of the case 210.

Meanwhile, in a state where the aerosol generating device 100 is mounted to the charge receiving unit 220 as shown in FIG. 5, 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, as shown in Figure 6, the charge receiving portion 220 is rotated in the clockwise direction 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 A force may be applied to separate the aerosol generating device 100 from the external power supply device 200 as shown in FIG. 7.

On the other hand, the fourth magnetic body 60 may be formed to have a round cross-section, the power storage portion 70 of the aerosol generating device 100 is accommodated in the aerosol generating device 100 in a cylindrical shape so that the fourth magnetic body 60 is It may be installed to surround a portion of the power storage unit 70. In addition, the second charging terminal 30 may be provided on an extension line of the center line of the fourth magnetic body 60 in the aerosol generating device 100. The aerosol generating device 100 is connected to the external power supply device 200 through an interface of the second charging terminal 30, and the controller 50 is inhalable material vaporizable by heating through the second charging terminal 30. In the state of accommodating a cigarette (not shown), the preheating mode in which the temperature of the inhalation material increases to the operating temperature and during the smoking mode in which the temperature of the inhalation material is substantially maintained at the operating temperature The auxiliary power storage device 230 may be controlled to supply power to the heater 20.

Referring to FIG. 8, 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 external power supply device 200.

Referring to FIG. 9, 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.

FIG. 10 is a rear view for explaining a state in which the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 3 is aligned within the filling container in the first position and the second position.

Referring to FIG. 10, as described above, since the fourth magnetic body 60 is provided to have a rounded cross section in the aerosol generating device 100, the aerosol generating device 100 may be charged in the first and second positions. When accommodated in the 220, even if the aerosol generating device 100 is mounted somewhat distorted from the centerline of the fourth magnetic body 60 in the charge receiving portion 220, the strength of the magnetic force is the strength at the shortest distance between the magnetic body and the centerline of the magnetic body Is the highest, so that the aerosol generating device 100 is aligned in the charging accommodating part 220 such that the centerline of the fourth magnetic material 60 and the second magnetic material 260 are the shortest distances. The charging terminal 223 and the second charging terminal 30 of the aerosol generating device 100 are in electrical contact with each other.

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 embodiments of the present invention as described above, it is possible to provide a filling system of an aerosol-generating device capable of vaporizing an aerosol-forming material without involving combustion.

Claims

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 generating device.

And the aerosol-generating device is driven in one of a charging mode and a cleaning mode, a preheating mode and a smoking mode according to the position where the aerosol-generating device is accommodated in the filling container.
According to claim 1,

Holes penetrating the charge receiving portion are formed at both side surfaces of the charge receiving portion,

Inside the case is formed in the groove at a position corresponding to the hole,

The charge receiving portion and the case are coupled through a hinge inserted into the hole and the groove so as to pass through the hole and the groove at the same time,

And the filling receptacle is rotatable about the case about the hinge.
According to claim 1,

The charging accommodating part includes a first charging terminal electrically connected to the auxiliary power storage device and the auxiliary power supply device and exposed to the outside,

The aerosol generating device further comprises a second charging terminal connected to the first charging terminal when installed in the charge receiving portion, the charging system of the aerosol generating device.
The method of claim 3, wherein

The auxiliary power supply device supplies power for charging or cleaning to the aerosol generating device accommodated in the charge receiving unit through the first charging terminal, or supplies power for preheating or smoking. The charging system of the device.
According to claim 1,

The charge receiving portion,

A first position in which the charging receptacle is a position parallel to the longitudinal direction of the case;

The filling system of the aerosol-generating device, wherein the filling receptacle is rotatable between second positions which are positions crossing with respect to the longitudinal direction of the case.
The method of claim 5,

The external power supply device further includes 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,

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 6,

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 6,

And the charge receiving portion maintains the first position by the attraction of one of the first magnetic material and the second magnetic material and the third magnetic material.
The method of claim 6,

The aerosol generating device further comprises a fourth magnetic body facing the other one of the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body.
The method of claim 9,

And the charge receiving portion maintains the second position by the attraction force of the fourth magnetic material and the other of the first magnetic material and the second magnetic material.
The method of claim 9,

The power storage unit is installed in the aerosol generating device in a cylindrical shape, the fourth magnetic material is installed so as to surround a portion outside the power storage unit, charging system of the aerosol generating device.
The method of claim 9,

The charge receiving portion is configured to have a rounded inner surface to accommodate the aerosol generating device corresponding to the outer surface of the aerosol generating device, and when the aerosol generating device is accommodated in the filling receiving part, the centerline of the fourth magnetic body and And align the aerosol-generating device in the filling container so that the second magnetic body is the shortest.
The method of claim 6,

The magnetic force of the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body is different, the charging system of the aerosol generating device.
The method of claim 9,

When the filling container is positioned at the first position and presses the lower side of the aerosol-generating device to hinge the filling container, one of the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body and the third magnetic body move away from each other. The charging system of the aerosol-generating device, wherein the other one of the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body and the fourth magnetic body is adjacent to move the charge receiving portion to the second position.
The method of claim 6,

When the aerosol-generating device is separated from the charge receiving portion in a state where the charge receiving portion is located at the second position, the charge receiving is carried out by the attraction force of one of the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body and the third magnetic body. The return to the first position.
The method of claim 5,

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

When the filling container is located in the first position, the cartridge opening of the aerosol-generating device installed in the filling container is covered from the outside,

And the cartridge opening of the aerosol-generating device installed in the filling container is exposed to the outside when the filling container is located in the second position.
The method of claim 5,

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 5,

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 17,

And the aerosol-generating device is installed in the filling receptacle, and the aerosol-generating device is operable in a charging mode when the filling receptacle is located in the first position.
The method of claim 17,

And when the aerosol-generating device is driven in the charging mode, the power stored in the auxiliary power storage device of the external power supply is transferred to the power storage unit of the aerosol-generating device.
The method of claim 18,

When the aerosol generating device is installed in the filling container and the user manipulates the second button unit while the filling container is located in the first position, the aerosol generating device can be driven in a cleaning mode. The charging system of the device.
The method of claim 20,

And when the aerosol generating device is driven in a cleaning mode, the auxiliary power supply transmits an activation signal to the control unit of the aerosol generating device to operate the heater.
The method of claim 17,

And the aerosol-generating device is operable in one of a preheating mode and a smoking mode when the aerosol-generating device is installed in the filling container with the filling container located at the second position.
The method of claim 21,

The aerosol generating device is installed in the filling container, the aerosol generating device can be driven in the pre-heating mode when the user operates the second button in a state where the filling container is located in the second position Charging system.
The method of claim 22,

And when the aerosol generating device is driven in a preheating mode, the auxiliary power supply transmits an activation signal to the control unit of the aerosol generating device to increase the temperature of the heater to an operating temperature.
The method of claim 22,

And when the temperature of the heater rises to the operating temperature, the aerosol generating device is driven in the smoking mode for maintaining the temperature of the heater at the operating temperature.
According to claim 1,

The external power supply further comprises an external power port for connection to an external power source for supplying power to the auxiliary electrical storage device.
The method of claim 5,

The charging receiving portion includes a switching member protruding in a direction toward the auxiliary power supply device,

The auxiliary power supply device includes a third button portion pressed by the switching member when the charge receiving portion is located in the second position,

When the third button unit is pressed, the auxiliary power supply device transmits an activation signal to the control unit of the aerosol generating device to allow power supply from the power storage unit to the heater to operate the heater. Charging system.