WO2019088605A2 - Dispositif de production d'aérosol et son procédé de fonctionnement - Google Patents

Dispositif de production d'aérosol et son procédé de fonctionnement Download PDF

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WO2019088605A2
WO2019088605A2 PCT/KR2018/012880 KR2018012880W WO2019088605A2 WO 2019088605 A2 WO2019088605 A2 WO 2019088605A2 KR 2018012880 W KR2018012880 W KR 2018012880W WO 2019088605 A2 WO2019088605 A2 WO 2019088605A2
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이승원
이재민
전인성
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지경문
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/10—Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
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  • the present invention relates to an apparatus for generating an aerosol and an operation method thereof,
  • An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for generating an aerosol capable of controlling a coupling force of a cover by using a magnetic force and an operation method thereof.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for generating aerosol and an operation method thereof for controlling the current applied to the coil to heat the aerosol generating material or to control the coupling force of the cover.
  • An apparatus for generating aerosol includes: a case; A cover provided with a metal body and engageable with the case; A heating unit for heating the aerosol producing material; A magnetic force generating portion disposed in the case and generating a magnetic force with respect to the metallic body according to an applied current; And a control unit for controlling a current applied to the magnetic force generating unit based on an operating state of the heating unit, thereby adjusting a coupling force between the cover and the case due to the magnetic force.
  • control unit may adjust the current applied to the magnetic force generating unit so that the bonding force is enhanced.
  • control unit can adjust the current applied to the magnetic force generating unit so that the bonding force is weakened.
  • the control unit applies a current of the first current value to the magnetic force generating unit, and when the heating unit does not heat the aerosol generating material, A current of a second current value can be applied.
  • the second current value may be zero.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus further includes an input unit for receiving a user input for aerosol generation.
  • the control unit applies a current to the magnetic force generating unit and then activates the heating unit have.
  • control section can stop the application of the current to the magnetic force generating section to facilitate the separation between the cover and the case.
  • control section can stop the heating operation of the heating section and then stop applying the current to the magnetic force generating section.
  • the aerosol generating device may further include a puff sensor for sensing a user's puff, the condition being that the number of puffs of the user sensed through the puff sensor exceeds a predetermined number of puff limits.
  • condition may be that the heating operation time of the heating section exceeds a predetermined time limit.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus may further include an input for receiving a user input, the condition being to receive a user input for interrupting the heating through the input.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus may further include a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the heating section, and the condition may be that the temperature of the lowering heating section becomes lower than a predetermined limit temperature after the heating operation of the heating section is stopped.
  • the apparatus for generating aerosol may further include an input unit for receiving a user input, wherein when the heating unit heats the aerosol generating material, a current is applied to the magnetic force generating unit, and after the heating operation of the heating unit is stopped, When the user input for generating the aerosol is received through the input unit before the temperature of the sub-part is less than the predetermined limit temperature, the heating unit can be reheated while maintaining the current applied to the magnetic force generating unit.
  • the condition may be that a predetermined waiting time has elapsed after the heating operation of the heating part is stopped.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus may further include an input section for receiving a user input, wherein the control section applies a current to the magnetic force generating section when the heating section heats the aerosol generating material, If a user input for aerosol generation is received through the input unit before the waiting time elapses, the heating unit can be reheated while maintaining the current applied to the magnetic force generating unit.
  • An apparatus for generating aerosol includes a case; A cover provided with a metal body and engageable with the case; A coil disposed in the case and generating an induction current in the susceptor according to an applied current to heat the aerosol generating material or generate a magnetic force with respect to the metallic body; And a control unit for controlling the cohesion force between the cover and the case due to the heating state and the magnetic force of the aerosol generating material by controlling the current applied to the coil.
  • control unit can adjust the binding force between the cover and the case based on the heating state of the aerosol generating material.
  • control unit can generate magnetic force through the coil to enhance the coupling force between the cover and the case.
  • a method of operating an aerosol generating apparatus is an operating method of an aerosol generating apparatus having a case and a cover that can be coupled to the case.
  • the apparatus includes a metallic body in a cover, Applying a first current to the magnetic force generating unit to increase the coupling force between the cover and the case when heating the aerosol generating material; And applying a second current less than the first current to the magnetic force generating portion so that the bonding force is weakened when the aerosol generating material is not heated.
  • a method of operating an aerosol generating device includes receiving a user input for heating an aerosol generating material; Applying a current to the magnetic force generating portion to enhance a coupling force between the cover and the case; And heating the aerosol generating material after applying the electric current.
  • the magnetic force to control the binding force of the cover, it is possible to prevent injury of the user related to heating of the aerosol generating material.
  • the design of the aerosol generating device can be simple and straightforward by providing a coil for heating the aerosol generating material or controlling the binding force of the cover.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an aerosol generating apparatus in a state in which a cover and a case are separated according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an aerosol generating apparatus in a state where a cover and a case are combined according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart of an operation method of an aerosol generating apparatus according to another embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 6 is a graph of the heating temperature of an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an aerosol generating apparatus according to another embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an aerosol generating apparatus according to another embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an aerosol generating apparatus according to another embodiment of the present application.
  • an apparatus for generating an aerosol comprising a case, a metal body, a cover connectable to the case, a heating unit for heating the aerosol generating material, And a control unit for controlling the coupling force between the cover and the case due to the magnetic force by controlling the current applied to the magnetic force generating unit based on the operating state of the heating unit.
  • an apparatus for generating aerosol comprising a case, a metal body, and a cover, which is provided in a case and engageable with the case, for generating an induction current in the susceptor according to an applied current, And a control unit for controlling the cohesion force between the cover and the case due to the heating state and the magnetic force of the aerosol generating material by controlling the current applied to the coil.
  • a method of operating an aerosol generating apparatus is an operating method of an aerosol generating apparatus having a case and a cover that can be coupled to the case.
  • the apparatus includes a metallic body in a cover, Applying a first current to the magnetic force generating portion so as to enhance the coupling force between the cover and the case when heating the aerosol generating material, and applying a first current to the magnetic force generating portion when the aerosol generating material is heated And applying a second current smaller than the first current to the magnetic force generating portion so that the coupling force is weakened.
  • module means a unit for processing at least one function or operation, and may be implemented in hardware or software or a combination of hardware and software.
  • aerosol product means a substance capable of generating an aerosol and may mean an aerosol forming substrate. Aerosols may include volatile compounds.
  • the aerosol producing material may be solid or liquid.
  • solid aerosol-producing materials may include solid materials based on tobacco raw materials such as tobacco leaves, tobacco plants, reconstituted tobacco, etc., and the aerosol-producing materials of the liquid are based on nicotine, tobacco extract and various flavors ≪ / RTI > Of course, the present invention is not limited to the above example.
  • an aerosol generating device can be an apparatus that generates an aerosol using an aerosol generating material to generate an aerosol that is directly inhaled into the user's lungs through the mouth of the user.
  • the aerosol generating device may be a holder.
  • puff refers to the user's inhalation
  • inhalation may refer to a situation of being drawn into the user's mouth, nasal cavity or lungs through the user's mouth or nose.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 includes a case 110, a cover 120, a heating unit 130, a magnetic force generating unit 160, a battery 150, a controller 140, And a metal body 180 provided on the metal body 180.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can heat the heating section 130 and the aerosol generating material can be vaporized by the heating section 130 to generate an aerosol.
  • the generated aerosol is delivered to the user in accordance with the user's suction.
  • the case 110 forms a part of the appearance of the aerosol generating apparatus 100 and functions to receive and protect various components therein.
  • the case 110 may include a magnetic force generating unit 160.
  • the case 110 includes a magnetic force generating unit 160, a heating unit 130, a control unit 140, and a battery 150.
  • the order and arrangement of the magnetic force generating unit 160, the heating unit 130, the control unit 140, and the battery 150 shown in FIG. 1 may be changed according to the design of the aerosol generating apparatus 100.
  • the arrangement of each component is not limited to the inside of the case 110, but can be changed to be disposed outside the case 110, or inside or outside the cover 120.
  • the cover 120 can be coupled to or separated from the case 110.
  • the case 110 and the cover 120 together form the appearance of the aerosol generating apparatus 100.
  • the cover 120 may be coupled to the case 110 to protect the internal components of the aerosol generating device 100.
  • the cover 120 may prevent heat generated from the heating unit 130 from being transmitted to the outside of the aerosol generating apparatus 100 when the cover 120 is coupled to the case 110. Thus, it is possible to prevent the user from accidentally touching the heating unit 130 during the operation of the heating unit 130 or by contacting the area of the case 110 heated by the heating unit 130 have.
  • the aerosol generating material inserted into the case 110 is fixed to prevent the aerosol generating material from being separated from the case 110.
  • the cover 120 is detached from the case 110, thereby exposing one area of the case 110, which is occluded when the cover 120 is coupled with the cover 120, to the outside. This can facilitate cleaning, such as removing residues of the aerosol generating material and the like.
  • the cover 120 may include a metal body 180.
  • a force can be applied to the metal body 180 in the direction of the magnetic force generating portion 160 by the magnetic force (magnetic force) generated by the magnetic force generating portion 160.
  • the magnetic force generated by the magnetic force generating portion 160 acts on the metallic body 180 so that the coupling force between the cover 120 and the case 110 can be different.
  • the coupling force between the cover 120 and the case 110 can be strengthened, and when the magnetic force is weakened, the coupling force between the cover 120 and the case 110 can be weakened.
  • the cover 120 can be strongly coupled to the case 110, or the cover 120 can be separated from the case 110 according to the convenience of the user or for safety reasons.
  • the heating unit 130 is heated by the electric power supplied from the battery 150, thereby heating and vaporizing the aerosol generating material.
  • the heating section 130 may be of any type as long as it can be heated to a desired temperature for vaporizing the aerosol.
  • the desired temperature may be preset in the aerosol generating apparatus 100 or may be set to a desired temperature by the user.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus temporarily stops the heating operation of the heating unit 130 or temporarily stops the current supplied to the heating unit 130 in order to maintain the temperature of the heating unit 130 at an appropriate temperature Or may be supplied in a form in which it is formed.
  • the cigarette when an aerosol generating material is included in a cigarette, the cigarette can be inserted into the aerosol generating apparatus 100.
  • the heating unit 130 may be located inside or outside the cigarette to heat the aerosol generating material.
  • the aerosol producing material when an aerosol generating material is provided in the liquid cartridge, the aerosol producing material may be stored in a storage (not shown) of the cartridge (not shown).
  • the reservoir can deliver the stored aerosol product through a capillary wick using surface tension to a radiator (not shown).
  • the heating unit 130 may be provided in the atomizer to heat the aerosol generating material.
  • the heating unit 130 may be an electrically resistive heater.
  • the heating portion 130 includes an electrically conductive track, and the heating portion 130 can be heated as electric current flows through the electrically conductive track.
  • the heating unit 130 may be an induction heating type heater.
  • the heating unit 130 may include an electrically conductive coil 260 for heating the aerosol generating material by an induction heating method.
  • the cigarette or liquid cartridge may include a susceptor 320 ).
  • the magnetic force generating unit 160 generates a magnetic force (magnetic force) in accordance with an instruction from the control unit 140 and can adjust the magnitude thereof.
  • the magnetic force generated in the magnetic force generating portion 160 can act as an attractive force on the metal body 180 provided in the cover 120.
  • the magnetic force generating unit 160 may generate a magnetic force when a current is applied. According to one embodiment, the magnitude of the magnetic force generated by the magnetic force generating unit 160 may be proportional to the magnitude of the applied current. The magnetic force generating unit 160 may not generate a magnetic force when the applied current is interrupted.
  • the magnetic force generating unit 160 may include, for example, a solenoid coil, an electromagnet holder, a positive electromagnet provided with an anode on one side, a single-pole electromagnet provided with only one pole on one side, a bobbin ) It can be any electronic device that receives current such as electromagnet and generates magnetic force.
  • the battery 150 supplies the power used to operate the aerosol generating apparatus 100.
  • the battery 150 may supply power to the heating unit 130 so that the heating unit 130 can be heated and supply the power required for the control unit 140 to operate.
  • the battery 150 may supply a current to the magnetic force generating unit 160 in response to a command from the controller 140 so that the magnetic force generating unit 160 generates magnetic force.
  • the battery 150 can supply power required for operation of a display, a sensor, a motor, and the like installed in the aerosol generating apparatus 100.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may form a system together with a separate cradle (not shown).
  • the cradle may be used to charge the battery 150 of the aerosol generating device 100.
  • the heating unit 130 may be heated while the cradle and the aerosol generating apparatus 100 are coupled.
  • the control unit 140 controls the operation of the aerosol generating apparatus 100 as a whole.
  • the control unit 140 controls the operation of other components included in the aerosol generating apparatus 100 as well as the heating unit 130 and the magnetic force generating unit 160 of the battery 150.
  • the controller 140 may check the status of each of the configurations of the aerosol generation apparatus 100 to determine whether the aerosol generation apparatus 100 is in an operable state.
  • the control unit 140 may control the operation of the magnetic force generating unit 160.
  • the controller 140 controls the operation of the magnetic force generating unit 160 by controlling the current applied to the magnetic force generating unit 160.
  • the control unit 140 may control the operation of the magnetic force generating unit 160 based on the operating state of the heating unit 130.
  • the control unit 140 operates the magnetic force generating unit 160 so that the cover 120 is more strongly coupled to the case 110 when the heating unit 130 is operated or the magnetic force generated by the magnetic force generating unit 160 Can be strengthened.
  • the control unit 140 may stop the operation of the magnetic force generating unit 160 to easily separate the cover 120 from the case 110 when the heating unit 130 is not operated or may stop the operation of the magnetic force generating unit 160 It is possible to weaken the magnetic force. A method of operating the heating unit 130 and the magnetic force generating unit 160 by the control unit 140 will be described later in more detail.
  • the control unit 140 includes at least one processor.
  • a processor may be implemented as an array of a plurality of logic gates, or may be implemented as a combination of a general purpose microprocessor and a memory in which a program executable in the microprocessor is stored. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be implemented in other forms of hardware.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may further include general configurations other than the battery 150, the heating unit 130, the magnetic force generating unit 160, and the control unit 140.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may include a motor for outputting display and / or haptic information capable of outputting visual information, a charging terminal for charging the battery, and the like.
  • the motor can inform, for example, through vibration that the heating of the heating unit 130 has been completed.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 includes an LED, and can display an operation state of the heating unit through the LED.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may include at least one sensor (a puff detection sensor, a temperature detection sensor, a cigarette insertion detection sensor, and the like).
  • the puff detection sensor senses the puff can vary.
  • the puff can be sensed by comparing and analyzing the difference between the temperature of the incoming air and the temperature of the interior of the aerosol generating device.
  • the puff detection sensor may sense the puff by sensing a change in the air flow inside the apparatus 100 for producing aerosol by the puff of the user.
  • the puff detection sensor may sense the puff by the resistance change of the electrically conductive track constituting the heating unit 130.
  • the puff detection sensor may sense the puff of the user based on the change in the voltage level of the heating unit 130.
  • the controller 140 can check the presence or absence of the puff of the user and the strength of the puff through the puff detection sensor, and count the number of puffs.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may include an input unit (not shown). The operation of the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can be controlled as the input section is operated.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may receive various inputs such as, for example, an input for initiating a heating operation through an input, an input for interrupting a heating operation, a heating intensity, a heating time, and an intensity of a magnetic force generated by the self- .
  • the input unit may be, for example, a button, a switch, or a touch screen provided on the outer surface of the case 110.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an aerosol generating apparatus in a state in which a cover and a case are separated according to an embodiment.
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate the aerosol generating apparatus 100 assuming that the aerosol generating material is included in the cigarette.
  • description will be made on the assumption that the aerosol generating material is in the form of a cigarette. It goes without saying that the present invention can also be applied to a case where a substance is stored in a liquid cartridge.
  • the inner space of the aerosol generating apparatus 100, the heating unit 130, and the like may be exposed to the outside while the cover 120 and the case 110 are separated from each other.
  • the user who has finished using the cigarette can perform a cleaning operation for removing the cigarette material that can remain in the aerosol generating apparatus 100 after the cigarette is separated from the aerosol generating apparatus 100.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus can weaken the magnetic force generated by the magnetic force generating unit so that the cover and the case are easily separated.
  • the aerosol generating device can interrupt the magnetic force generation of the magnetic force generating portion.
  • the magnetic force can be generated with the metal body 180 so that the coupling force between the cover 120 and the case 110 can be effectively controlled due to the magnetic force change.
  • the metal body 180 and the magnetic force generating unit 160 may face each other.
  • the heating unit 130 may be disposed on one side of the upper portion of the case 110
  • the magnetic force generating unit 160 may be disposed on the other side of the upper portion of the case 110
  • 180 may be provided on one side of the cover 120 facing the other side of the upper portion of the case 110 where the magnetic force generating portion 160 is disposed.
  • the shape and arrangement of the magnetic force generating portion 160 and the metal body 180 are not limited to those shown in Fig. According to one embodiment, the magnetic force generating portion 160 may be disposed to extend along the circumference of the upper portion of the case 110. At this time, the metal body may be arranged to extend along the lower circumference of the cover.
  • the magnetic force generating unit 160 may be disposed such that the magnetic force does not face the control unit 140 but faces the metallic member 180 so that the influence of the magnetic force on the electronic device can be minimized.
  • the control unit 140 is disposed below the case 110, and the magnetic force generating unit 160 is disposed above the case 110, so that the magnetic force can be directed upward.
  • the magnetic force generating part 160 and the metal body 180 may be designed in various shapes such as a square shape, a circular shape, and a ring shape.
  • the case 110 may include a cigarette receiving portion 190 at an upper portion thereof.
  • the heating unit 130 is disposed inside the cigarette storage unit 190 and the heating unit 130 can heat the cigarette and the aerosol generation material installed in the cigarette storage unit 190.
  • the case 110 may have an insertion hole 112 communicating with the cigarette receiving portion 190 and the cigarette may be inserted into the cigarette receiving portion 190 through the insertion hole 112.
  • the cover 120 may be formed with an outer hole 122 aligned with the insertion hole 112 when the case 110 is engaged.
  • the cigarette can penetrate the cover 120 through the outer hole and reach the insertion hole 112 of the case 110.
  • the cover 120 and the case 110 may be made of a plastic material which does not transmit heat well or a metal material coated with a heat shielding material on the surface thereof.
  • the cover 120 and the case 110 can be manufactured by, for example, an injection molding method, a 3D printing method, or a method of assembling miniature parts manufactured by injection molding.
  • the shape of the heating unit 130 is not limited to the shape shown in Fig. 2, and can be formed into various shapes.
  • the heating section 130 may include a tubular heating element, a plate-like heating element, a sinking heating element, or a rod-shaped heating element.
  • the heating unit 130 can heat the inside or the outside of the cigarette according to the shape of the heating element.
  • heating unit 130 Although only one heating unit 130 is shown in FIG. 2, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a plurality of heating units 130 may be disposed in the aerosol generating apparatus 100.
  • the plurality of heating units 130 may be arranged to be inserted into the inside of the cigarette, or may be disposed outside the cigarette. Also, some of the plurality of heating units 130 may be arranged to be inserted into the inside of the cigarette, and the rest may be disposed outside the cigarette.
  • the controller 140 and the battery 150 may be disposed at the lower portion of the case 110. As shown in FIG.
  • the controller 140 and the battery 150 may have a shape extending in one direction and may be arranged to extend along the extension direction of the case 110.
  • the battery 150 may be charged with power supplied from the outside through a terminal formed under the case 110.
  • the control unit 140 may be electrically connected to an input unit disposed on the side of the case 110 to receive user input.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an aerosol generating apparatus in a state where a cover and a case are combined according to an embodiment.
  • the cover 120 may cover part or all of the cigarette receiving portion 190 of the case 110 when engaged.
  • the cigarette receiving portion 190 is a portion where the temperature rises because the heating operation of the heating portion 130 is performed with respect to the cigarette.
  • the cover 120 covers the cigarette receiver 190, thereby preventing the heat of the heating unit 130 from being transmitted to the outside, thereby preventing injury to the user.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus can strengthen the magnetic force generated by the magnetic force generating unit 160 and enhance the coupling force between the cover 120 and the case 110 when the cover 120 and the case 110 are coupled.
  • the distance between the metal body 180 and the magnetic force generating portion 160 can be closer to that when the cover 120 and the case 110 are coupled than when the cover 120 and the case 110 are separated from each other.
  • the metal body 180 and the magnetic force generating part 160 may be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance at a position where the metal body 180 and the magnetic force generating part 160 are disposed close to each other.
  • the arrangement of the magnetic force generating portion 160 and the metal body 180 is not limited to that shown in Fig.
  • the area of the cover 120 in which the metal body 180 is disposed and the area of the case 110 in which the magnetic force generating portion 160 is disposed overlap when the cover 120 and the case 110 are coupled to each other, .
  • the outer hole 122 of the cover 120 and the insertion hole 112 of the case 110 can be aligned on the same extension line when the cover 120 is engaged.
  • the cigarette can be inserted into the insertion hole 112 through the outer hole 122.
  • the cigarette can be inserted into the insertion hole 112 of the case 110 even when the cover 120 is separated from the cigarette. However, in a state where the cover 120 is engaged, Can be strengthened
  • a holding device (not shown) may be installed between the cover 120 and the case 110 to maintain the combined state of the cover 120 and the case 110.
  • the holding device may include, for example, a projection and a groove.
  • the engagement state of the cover 120 and the case 110 can be maintained by maintaining the protrusion inserted into the groove and the structure in which the protrusion is moved by the operation button that the user can press to separate the protrusion from the groove May be used.
  • the upper surface of the cover 120 may be provided with a door opening and closing the outer hole, and the door may be slidable along a rail provided on the upper surface of the cover 120.
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may heat the aerosol generating material through the heating unit 130 (S1100). When the aerosol generating material is heated, the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may apply a current of a first current value to the magnetic force generating unit 160 (S1200).
  • the magnetic force generating unit 160 can generate a magnetic force corresponding to the first current value.
  • the first current value may be a predetermined value as a current value that generates a magnetic force necessary for strongly coupling the cover 120 and the case 110 so that they are not separated.
  • the first current value can be adjusted by the user, and thus the coupling force can also be adjusted.
  • the coupling force between the cover 120 having the metal body 180 and the case 110 having the magnetic force generating portion 160 can be strengthened by the magnetic force.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 allows the current of the first current value to be continuously applied so that the coupling force can be maintained. Thereby, during the heating operation, the cover 120 is strongly bound to the case 110, and an accident such as peeling of the cover 120 due to user immersion can be prevented.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may stop the heating operation of the aerosol generating material through the heating unit 130 (S1300). If the heating operation is interrupted, the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may apply the current of the second current value to the magnetic force generating unit 160 (S1400).
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 it is possible for the aerosol generating apparatus 100 to stop the heating operation and to apply the current of the second current value to the magnetic force generating section 160 substantially simultaneously.
  • the second current value may be a current value that generates a magnetic force smaller in magnitude than the magnetic force corresponding to the first current value.
  • the second current value may be a value smaller than the first current value.
  • the second current value may be a value greater than zero.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can apply the second current value continuously to weaken the coupling force between the cover 120 and the case 110 but to provide a coupling force of a predetermined magnitude or more.
  • the state in which the cover 120 is coupled to the case 110 can be maintained unless the cover 120 is removed by the user's external force.
  • the second current value may be zero.
  • the engaging force of the cover 120 and the case 110 can be provided in a mechanical manner by the retaining device described above.
  • the coupling force between the cover 120 and the case 110 is continuously maintained, and the power applied to the magnetic force generating unit 160 can be saved.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 adjusts the magnitude of the current applied to the magnetic force generating unit 160 according to the operating state of the heating unit 130,
  • the coupling strength between the cover 120 and the case 110 can be strengthened or weakened.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart of an operation method of an aerosol generating apparatus according to another embodiment of the present application.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may heat the aerosol generating material through the heating unit 130 (S2100).
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may apply the current of the first current value to the magnetic force generating unit 160 (S2200). This can enhance the bonding force between the case 110 and the cover 120 during the heating operation.
  • the step S2100 may be substantially the same as the step S1100 described above.
  • Step S2200 may be substantially the same as step S1200 described above.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can determine whether a predetermined condition is satisfied during the heating operation (S2300).
  • the predetermined condition refers to a case in which the cover 120 and the case 110 are made detachable due to the completion of smoking or an unexpected situation.
  • the predetermined condition may be, for example, that the number of puffs of the user exceeds the predetermined number of puff limit times.
  • the number of puff limit times may be the number of puffs that are determined to have absorbed the maximum amount of aerosol product that is allowed to be inhaled in a single smoking event.
  • the number of puff limit times may be the number of puffs judged to have absorbed the amount corresponding to the aerosol generating material contained in one cigarette, calculated on the basis of the amount of suction of the aerosol generating material inhaling at one puff.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can stop the heating operation when the detected number of puffs exceeds the number of puff limiting times.
  • the predetermined condition may be, for example, that the heating operation time of the heating unit 130 exceeds a predetermined time limit.
  • the time limit may be a smoking time determined to have inhaled a maximum amount of aerosol product that is allowed to be inhaled in a single smoking behavior.
  • the time limit may be the time it takes to inhale an amount corresponding to the aerosol product contained in one cigarette.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can stop the heating operation when the time limit has elapsed.
  • the predetermined condition may be, for example, receiving a user input for completing smoking through the input.
  • the user can input a user input for completing the smoking due to the user's desire to stop smoking or to stop smoking due to an unexpected event.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can stop the heating operation of the heating unit 130 upon receiving a user input.
  • the predetermined condition may be that, for example, the temperature of the lowering heating section 130 after the heating operation of the heating section 130 is stopped becomes lower than a predetermined limit temperature.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can enhance the binding force between the cover 120 and the case 110 until the temperature at which the aerosol generating apparatus 100 descends after the heating becomes lower than the limit temperature.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may weaken the binding force between the cover 120 and the case 110. Thereby, the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can prevent the user's burn, and can prepare for the user to smoke continuously. This will be described later in more detail with reference to FIG.
  • the predetermined condition may be that a predetermined waiting time has elapsed after the heating operation of the heating unit 130 is stopped, for example.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can enhance the coupling force between the cover 120 and the case 110 until the waiting time elapses after the heating operation.
  • the temperature of the heating part rises during the heating operation and can be lowered after the heating operation.
  • the waiting time is a time required for the temperature of the heating unit 130 to descend to a safe temperature even if the cover 120 and the case 110 are separated from each other.
  • the waiting time may be a time required for the temperature of the heating unit 130 to drop to the limiting temperature T0 after the heating operation is stopped.
  • the waiting time is the time to wait while enhancing the binding force against the reheating input of the user, for example, it may be the time normally required for the user to replace the aerosol generating material.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may be configured to energize the cover 120 and the case 110 until the aerosol producing material is replaced by the user for reheating after the heating operation is stopped, have. The reheating will be described later in more detail with reference to FIG.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can prevent the user's burn, and can maintain the combined state of the cover 120 and the case 110 in case the user continuously smokes.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may return to step S2200 and apply the first current value to the magnetic force generating unit 160. [ Since the coupling force between the cover 120 and the case 110 must be enhanced if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the aerosol generating apparatus 100 applies the current of the first current value to the magnetic force generating section 160, The application of the current of the current value can be maintained.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can apply the current of the second current value to the magnetic force generating unit 160 (S2400).
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 applies the current of the second current value to the magnetic force generating unit 160 .
  • the second current value may be smaller than the first current value.
  • the second current value may be zero.
  • the operation of the heating unit 130 is stopped and the operation of the heating unit 130 is stopped when the condition is satisfied when the heating unit 130 is operating, Can be applied. This prevents the cover 120 from being separated from the case 110 while the heating unit 130 is in operation.
  • FIG. 6 is a graph of the heating temperature of an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can measure the temperature of the heating unit 130 through a temperature sensor. Referring to Fig. 6 (a), the temperature of the heating section 130 which has risen for heating can be lowered after the heating operation is completed.
  • the predetermined condition described in the step S2300 of FIG. 5 may be that the temperature of the lowering heating unit 130 after the heating operation of the heating unit 130 is stopped becomes less than the predetermined limit temperature T0.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may be configured such that the binding force between the cover 120 and the case 110 is strengthened before the first point of time t1, at which the temperature of the heating unit 130 falls below the limit temperature T0 The current of the first current value can be applied to the magnetic force generating section 160. [
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 prevents the cover 120 from being separated from the case 110 when the temperature of the heating unit is equal to or higher than the limit temperature T0, and prevents the user's image due to the contact of the heating unit 130 can do.
  • the temperature of the heating unit 130 may be lowered to be less than the limit temperature T0 at the first time point t1.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may apply the current of the second current value to the magnetic force generating unit 160 so that the cover 120 and the case 110 can be separated at the first time point t1.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can reheat the heating unit 130 after the heating operation is stopped so that smoking can be continuously performed.
  • the temperature of the heating unit 130 may be lowered after the heating operation is terminated, and the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may be configured such that if the temperature of the heating unit 130 is equal to or higher than the restriction temperature T0, And the case 110 can be strengthened.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can receive the reheating input from the user at the second time point t2 before the temperature of the lowering heating unit 130 becomes less than the limiting temperature T0.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus can reheat the heating unit 130 from the second time point t2. Specifically, the aerosol generating apparatus 100 does not provide a separate down time to wait until the heating unit 130 is cooled to the room temperature T1 at the second time point t2, You can start to heat.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 Since the temperature of the heating unit 130 is equal to or higher than the limiting temperature T0, the aerosol generating apparatus 100 maintains the first current value applied thereto and the bonding force between the cover 120 and the case 110 is maintained Can be maintained.
  • the maximum temperature T2 can be greatly reduced, and the time taken to reach the maximum temperature T2 can be shortened.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 supplies the magnetic force generating unit 160 with the second A current of a current value is applied to weaken the coupling force between the cover 120 and the case 110, thereby facilitating the separation.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an aerosol generating apparatus according to another embodiment of the present application.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may receive a user input for smoking (S3100).
  • the aerosol generating device 100 may receive user input for smoking through an input disposed in the exterior of the case.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may apply a current of a first current value to the magnetic force generating unit 160 (S3200).
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can first enhance the coupling force between the cover 120 and the case 110 when receiving the user input.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 continuously applies the current of the first current value to maintain the coupling force.
  • step S1200 The contents described in step S1200 can also be applied to step S3200.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may heat the aerosol generating material through the heating unit 130 (S3300).
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can start the heating operation of the heating unit 130 after enhancing the coupling force between the cover 120 and the case 110.
  • the application of the current of the first current value to the magnetic force generating section 160 by the aerosol generating apparatus 100 and the start of the heating operation through the heating section 130 may occur substantially simultaneously .
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can continue to apply the current of the first current value to the magnetic force generating section 160 while the heating operation is proceeding.
  • step S1100 may be applied to step S3300.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may stop the heating operation of the aerosol generating material through the heating unit 130 (S3400). Thereafter, the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may apply a current of a second current value to the magnetic force generating unit 160 (S3500).
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 it is possible for the aerosol generating apparatus 100 to stop the heating operation and to apply the current of the second current value to the magnetic force generating section 160 substantially simultaneously.
  • the cover 120 and the case 110 can be put into a detachable state after the heating operation is stopped, and the safety is improved.
  • steps S1300 and S1400 may also be applied to step S3500.
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an aerosol generating apparatus according to another embodiment of the present application.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may receive a user input for smoking (S4100).
  • the step S4100 may be substantially the same as the step S3100.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can apply the current of the first current value to the magnetic force generating section 160 (S4200). Thus, the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can secure the cohesion between the cover 120 and the case 110 before starting the heating operation.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may heat the aerosol generating material through the heating unit 130 (S4300).
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can start the heating operation when the coupling force of the cover 120 and the case 110 is enhanced.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can continue to apply the current of the first current value to the magnetic force generating section 160 while the heating operation is proceeding.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 can determine whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied (S4400).
  • the predetermined condition is a case in which the cover 120 and the case 110 can be separated from each other and may be the same as the condition described in step S2300.
  • the contents described in step S2300 may also be applied to step S4400.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 continuously applies the current of the first current value to the magnetic force generating unit 160 so that the binding force is strengthened.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may apply the current of the second current value to the magnetic force generating unit 160 (S4500).
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 100 may weaken the binding force between the cover 120 and the case 110 after stopping the operation of the heating unit 130 when the heating unit 130 operates.
  • the contents described in step S2400 can also be applied to step S4500.
  • FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an aerosol generating apparatus according to another embodiment of the present application.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 200 includes a case 210, a cover 220, a coil 260, a power source 250, a control unit 240, and a metal member 280 ).
  • the cigarette or liquid cartridge 300 including the aerosol generating material may include a susceptor 320 therein.
  • the susceptor 320 may be disposed to contact or contact the aerosol generating material.
  • the susceptor 320 can be heated by an eddy current derived from the coil 260 and can heat the aerosol generating material by transferring heat to the aerosol generating material.
  • a cigarette or liquid cartridge 300 comprising an aerosol generating material may be inserted into the case 210 and positioned proximate to the coil 260.
  • the coil 260 may be provided in the case 210.
  • the coil 260 may generate a magnetic force by receiving a current.
  • the coil 260 can apply a magnetic force to the metal body 280 to change the coupling force between the cover 220 and the case 210.
  • the control unit 240 can adjust the coupling force between the cover 220 and the case 210 by adjusting the property of the current applied to the coil 260.
  • the control unit 240 can adjust the magnitude of the current applied to the coil 260.
  • the current applied to the coil 260 for generating magnetic force may be DC or AC.
  • the coil 260 can receive an electric current and induce an eddy current to the susceptor 320 to heat the aerosol-generating material.
  • the coil 260 may receive an alternating current whose direction alternates through the power supply 250.
  • the controller 240 controls the heating operation, the heating time, the heating intensity, and the like by adjusting the property of the current applied to the coil 260.
  • the power source 250 may supply a direct current or an alternating current to the coil 260.
  • the power source 250 may include a battery supplying DC power and an adapter capable of converting a DC current from the battery into an AC current.
  • the power supply source 250 is not limited thereto.
  • the control unit 240 may heat the aerosol generating material through the susceptor 320 and the susceptor 320 by adjusting the current applied to the coil 260.
  • the control unit 240 may increase the coupling force between the cover 220 and the case 210 by generating a magnetic force by adjusting a current applied to the coil 260 according to a user input or under a predetermined condition.
  • the control unit 240 can adjust the coupling force between the cover 220 and the case 210 using the magnetic force based on whether the coil 260 heats the susceptor 320 and the aerosol generating material. For example, when the susceptor 320 is heated through the coil 260, the control unit 240 may enhance the magnetic force through the coil 260 so that the coupling force between the cover 220 and the case 210 is strengthened. have. When the susceptor 320 is not heated, the control unit 240 weakens the magnetic force generated through the coil 260 so that the coupling force between the cover 220 and the case 210 is weakened and detachable, Can be released.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 200 shown in FIG. 9 can perform the operation of the aerosol generating apparatus 200 described with reference to FIGS. 4 through 8.
  • the coil 260 includes the magnetic force generating unit 160 and the heating unit 130 ) Can play the role of.
  • the aerosol generating apparatus 200 can be further downsized by using the coil 260, and the use power can be saved.

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La présente demande concerne un dispositif de production d'aérosol comprenant : un boîtier ; un couvercle qui comporte un corps métallique et peut être accouplé au boîtier ; une partie de chauffage pour chauffer un matériau de production d'aérosol ; une partie de production de force magnétique qui est disposée dans le boîtier et produit une force magnétique pour le corps métallique en fonction de courants appliqués à celui-ci ; et une partie de commande pour commander les courants appliqués à la partie de production de force magnétique sur la base d'un état de fonctionnement de la partie de chauffage, ce qui permet de commander la force d'accouplement entre le couvercle et le boîtier résultant de la force magnétique.
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