WO2024017307A1 - 气溶胶生成装置 - Google Patents

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WO2024017307A1
WO2024017307A1 PCT/CN2023/108219 CN2023108219W WO2024017307A1 WO 2024017307 A1 WO2024017307 A1 WO 2024017307A1 CN 2023108219 W CN2023108219 W CN 2023108219W WO 2024017307 A1 WO2024017307 A1 WO 2024017307A1
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史文峰
唐志宏
徐中立
李永海
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24FSMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/20Devices using solid inhalable precursors
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24FSMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/40Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
    • A24F40/46Shape or structure of electric heating means
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24FSMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/40Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
    • A24F40/46Shape or structure of electric heating means
    • A24F40/465Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24FSMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/50Control or monitoring
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24FSMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/50Control or monitoring
    • A24F40/51Arrangement of sensors

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  • the embodiments of the present application relate to the technical field of aerosol generation, and in particular to an aerosol generation device.
  • Existing aerosol-generating devices usually include a heater.
  • the heater is inserted into the interior of the aerosol-generating article to heat the aerosol-generating article, thereby generating aerosol for the user to use or inhale.
  • the aerosol-generating device is usually equipped with a sensor or detection circuit to detect whether the aerosol-generating product is inserted.
  • the sensor or detection circuit is usually installed near the bottom of the aerosol-generating product and is susceptible to smoke liquid left at the bottom of the aerosol-generating product. Or the corrosion of aerosol may cause damage to the device or reduce the detection sensitivity.
  • a carrier the interior of which is used to accommodate at least part of the aerosol-generating article, the carrier is movably arranged inside the housing, and is arranged correspondingly with the insertion and/or extraction of the aerosol-generating article. at different locations within the housing;
  • a heater retained in the housing by a mount, the heater configured to be at least partially insertable into the aerosol-generating article
  • a trigger circuit including a contact disposed in the housing and a connector disposed on the carrier, wherein the position of the contact is higher than the position of the mounting base;
  • a controller configured to correspondingly control the heating of the heater according to the connection state of the trigger circuit.
  • the heater In the above aerosol generating device, at least part of the heater can be inserted into the aerosol generating product, and the heater is held inside the housing through the mounting base.
  • oil from aerosol-generating products and aerosols will converge toward the mounting base, and residues from aerosol-generating products will accumulate on the mounting base. Therefore, the contacts of the trigger circuit are positioned higher than
  • the design of the position of the mounting base can effectively prevent oil from corroding the contacts, and can also prevent oil stains formed by mixing source residue and oil from sticking to the surface of the contacts. Therefore, it can ensure that the trigger circuit can be used for a long time. Maintaining a high sensitivity will help improve the user's favorability.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an aerosol generating device provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing that the trigger circuit provided by an embodiment of the present application is not conducting
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the trigger circuit conduction provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 4 is a partial schematic diagram of a carrier in a first position according to an embodiment of the present application
  • Figure 5 is a partial schematic diagram of the carrier provided in the second position according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 6 is an exploded schematic view of the carrier, the first bracket and the cover element provided by an embodiment of the present application;
  • Figure 7 is another exploded schematic view of the carrier, the first bracket and the cover element provided by an embodiment of the present application;
  • Figure 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of an aerosol generating device provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 9 is a partial cross-sectional view of an aerosol generating device provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of the tubular part provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 11 is a partial schematic diagram of an aerosol generating device provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 12 is a partial cross-sectional view of an aerosol generating device provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 13 is a partial cross-sectional view of an aerosol generating device provided by another embodiment of the present application.
  • a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but optionally also includes steps or units that are not listed, or optionally also includes Other steps or units inherent to such processes, methods, products or devices.
  • an embodiment means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of the present application.
  • the appearances of this phrase in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Those skilled in the art understand, both explicitly and implicitly, that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.
  • one embodiment of the present application provides an aerosol generating device, which can be used to heat the aerosol generating product 1 so that the aerosol generating product 1 volatilizes aerosol for smoking.
  • the aerosol-generating device includes a receiving chamber for receiving the aerosol-generating article 1 and a heater 2 for heating the aerosol-generating article 1 , and also includes a power source 3 . Used to provide power for heater 2 to work.
  • the aerosol generating device has an insertion opening 51, through which the aerosol generating article 1, such as a cigarette, is removably received in the accommodation cavity; at least a portion of the heater 2 is axially disposed in the accommodation cavity. Extend, and generate heat through electromagnetic induction under a changing magnetic field, or heat through resistance when energized, or radiate infrared rays to the aerosol-generating article 1 when excited, thereby heating the aerosol-generating article 1 such as a cigarette, and making the aerosol At least one component of the product 1 volatilizes to form an aerosol for inhalation; the power source 3 includes a battery core 31, which is a rechargeable DC battery core and can output DC current.
  • the battery core 31 may also be a disposable battery, which is not rechargeable or does not need to be charged.
  • the power source 3 may be a wired power supply, and the wired power supply is directly connected to the mains through a plug to power the aerosol generating device.
  • the DC power supply voltage provided by the battery core 31 is in the range of about 2.5V to about 9.0V, and the DC current ampere provided by the battery core 31 is in the range of about 2.5A to about 20A. .
  • Power may be supplied to the heater 2 as a pulse signal, and the amount of power delivered to the heater 2 may be adjusted by changing the duty cycle or pulse width or pulse amplitude of the power signal.
  • the aerosol generating device may comprise a single heater 2.
  • the aerosol generating device may comprise more than one heater 2, the heater 2 or heaters 2 being suitably arranged to most efficiently heat the aerosol.
  • the heater 2 can heat the aerosol-generating article 1 through heat conduction.
  • the heater 2 may be at least partially in contact with the aerosol-generating article 1 or the aerosol-generating article carrier.
  • heat from the heater 2 may be conducted to the aerosol generating article 1 through a thermally conductive element.
  • the heater 2 may heat the aerosol-generating article 1 by convection; alternatively, the ambient air may be heated by at least one of the heaters 2 before passing through the aerosol-generating article 1; alternatively, the heater 2 may heat the aerosol by radiation. Generate artifact 1.
  • the heater 2 may have one or more heaters 2 and power is supplied to the heater 2 until the one or more heaters 2 reaches a temperature of between approximately 200°C and 440°C in order to generate the article 1 from the aerosol Generate aerosols.
  • the heater 2 may comprise an external heater or an internal heater.
  • the term “external heater” refers to a heater positioned outside the aerosol-generating article when assembling an aerosol-generating system including the aerosol-generating article.
  • the term “internal heater” refers to a heater that is positioned at least partially within an aerosol-generating article when an aerosol-generating system including the aerosol-generating article is assembled.
  • the heater 2 may include a susceptor.
  • the term "receptor” refers to a material that can convert electromagnetic energy into heat. When located within a fluctuating electromagnetic field, the eddy currents induced in the susceptor cause heating of the susceptor.
  • the susceptor is designed to interface with an electrically operated aerosol generating device including an inductor.
  • the inductor generates a fluctuating electromagnetic field to heat a receptor located within the fluctuating electromagnetic field.
  • the receptor is located within the fluctuating electromagnetic field generated by the sensor.
  • the aerosol generating device may include an inductor capable of generating a fluctuating electromagnetic field and a power source connected to the inductor.
  • the inductor may include one or more coils that generate a fluctuating electromagnetic field.
  • One or more coils may surround the receptor.
  • the aerosol generating device is capable of generating a fluctuating electromagnetic field between 1 and 30 MHz, such as between 2 and 10 MHz, such as between 5 and 7 MHz. In an embodiment, the aerosol generating device is capable of generating a fluctuating electromagnetic field having a field strength (H-field) between 1 and 5 kA/m, such as between 2 and 3 kA/m, such as about 2.5 kA/m.
  • H-field field strength
  • the susceptor may include metal or carbon.
  • the susceptor may comprise a ferromagnetic material such as ferrite, ferromagnetic steel or stainless steel. Suitable susceptors may be or include aluminum.
  • the susceptor may be formed from 400 series stainless steel, such as grade 410 or grade 420 or grade 430 stainless steel. Different materials will dissipate different amounts of energy when positioned within electromagnetic fields with similar frequency and field strength values. Therefore, the parameters of the susceptor, such as material type, length, width and thickness, can all be changed to provide the desired power dissipation within a known electromagnetic field.
  • the susceptor can be heated to a temperature in excess of 200 degrees Celsius.
  • a suitable susceptor may include a non-metallic core having a metal layer disposed on the non-metallic core, such as metal traces formed on the surface of a ceramic core.
  • the susceptor may have an outer protective layer, such as a ceramic or glass protective layer enclosing the susceptor.
  • the susceptor may include a protective coating formed of glass, ceramic, or an inert metal formed on the outside of the core of the susceptor.
  • heater 2 may comprise a resistive heater.
  • Suitable resistive materials include, but are not limited to, semiconductors such as doped ceramics, conductive ceramics (eg, molybdenum disilicide), carbon, graphite, metals, metal alloys, and composite materials made of ceramic and metallic materials. Such composite materials may include doped or undoped ceramics. Examples of suitable doped ceramics include doped silicon carbide. Examples of suitable metals include titanium, zirconium, tantalum and platinum group metals.
  • suitable metal alloys include stainless steel, Constantan, nickel-containing alloys, cobalt-containing alloys, chromium-containing alloys, aluminum-containing alloys, titanium-containing alloys, zirconium-containing alloys, hafnium-containing alloys, niobium-containing alloys, molybdenum-containing alloys , tantalum-containing alloys, tungsten-containing alloys, tin-containing alloys, gallium-containing alloys, manganese-containing alloys and iron-containing alloys, as well as superalloys based on nickel, iron, cobalt, stainless steel, iron-aluminum-based alloys and iron-manganese-aluminum-based alloys.
  • the resistive material may be embedded in, encapsulated or coated by the insulating material, or vice versa, depending on the dynamics of energy transfer. and required external physicochemical properties.
  • the heater 2 may comprise a metal etched foil serving as an isolation between two layers of inert material. In such cases, the inert material may include full polyimide or mica foil, etc.
  • the heater 2 may include an infrared electrothermal coating and a substrate, and the infrared electrothermal coating is formed on the surface of the substrate.
  • the infrared electrothermal coating can generate heat energy when energized, and then generate infrared rays of a certain wavelength, such as far-infrared rays of 8 ⁇ m to 15 ⁇ m.
  • the wavelength of infrared rays matches the absorption wavelength of the aerosol-forming matrix, the energy of the infrared rays is easily absorbed by the aerosol-forming matrix.
  • the wavelength of infrared rays is not limited, and can be infrared rays of 0.75 ⁇ m to 1000 ⁇ m, and optionally far infrared rays of 1.5 ⁇ m to 400 ⁇ m.
  • the optional infrared electric heating coating is made of far-infrared electric heating ink, ceramic powder and inorganic binder, which are fully mixed and evenly coated on the outer surface of the substrate, and then dried and cured for a certain period of time.
  • the thickness of the infrared electric heating coating is 30 ⁇ m ⁇ 50 ⁇ m; of course, the infrared electrothermal coating can also be mixed and stirred in a certain proportion by tin tetrachloride, tin oxide, antimony trichloride, titanium tetrachloride and anhydrous copper sulfate and then coated on the outer surface of the substrate; or Silicon carbide ceramic layer, carbon fiber composite layer, zirconium-titanium oxide ceramic layer, zirconium-titanium nitride ceramic layer, zirconium-titanium boride ceramic layer, zirconium-titanium carbide ceramic layer, iron-based oxide ceramic layer, iron-based Nitride ceramic layer, iron boride ceramic
  • the heater 2 may further include a protective layer coated on the infrared electrothermal coating and/or a protective structural member disposed on the infrared electrothermal coating.
  • the protective layer may be one or a combination of one or more of silicone, polytetrafluoroethylene layer, glaze layer, or a protective layer made of other high temperature resistant materials.
  • the protective structural member may be an assembly or part that separates the aerosol-forming article or smoking article from the infrared electric heating coating, and there may be a gap between the protective structural member and the infrared electric heating coating or the aerosol-forming article.
  • the protective layer and/or protective structure may prevent wear of the infrared electrothermal coating caused, for example, by movement of aerosol-forming articles (eg, cigarettes) in and out of the chamber.
  • the aerosol generating device is optionally a handheld aerosol generating device for easy portability.
  • the aerosol-generating device includes a controller 32, an insertion detector, and a user interface (eg, a combination of a graphical display or LED indicator lights, etc.) that communicates information about the aerosol-generating device to the user.
  • the insertion detector can detect the presence and characteristics of the aerosol-generating article 1 in proximity to the heater 2 on the heat transfer path or at a designated position (such as the first position and/or the second position as described below), and detect the aerosol-generating article 1.
  • the presence of the glue-forming article 1 is signaled to the controller 32 . It will be understood that the provision of an insertion detector is optional but not required.
  • the controller 32 controls the user interface to display system information, such as cell power, temperature, status of the aerosol-generating article, number of puffs, other information, or combinations thereof. Understandably, provision of a user interface is optional rather than required.
  • the controller 32 is electrically connected to the battery core 31 and the heater 2, and is used to control the current, voltage or electric power output of the battery core 31.
  • Controller 32 may include a programmable microprocessor. In another embodiment, controller 32 may include a dedicated electronic chip, such as a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). Generally, any device capable of providing a signal capable of controlling the heater 2 may be used with the embodiments discussed herein. In one embodiment, the controller 32 is configured to detect the rate of temperature change of the actual temperature of the heater 2 relative to the target temperature to detect an event indicative of a user puff.
  • FPGA field programmable gate array
  • ASIC application specific integrated circuit
  • Controller 32 may include storage components, which may include memory and/or cache.
  • the storage component may be configured to record detected changes in airflow or user puffing.
  • the storage component may record a count of puffs taken by the user or the time of each puff.
  • the storage assembly may further be configured to record the temperature of the heater 2 and the power supplied during each puff.
  • the recorded data can be displayed through the user interface under the call of the controller 32, or output and displayed through other output interfaces, when the number of recorded puffs reaches the preset total number of puffs of the aerosol generating product 1 , the controller 32 can be reset, or the controller 32 can clear the recorded number of puffs, or the controller controls the aerosol generating device to shut down, or the controller controls the power source to stop continuing to provide power to the heater 32, or controls The device 32 reminds the user that the aerosol-generating product 1 has reached the suction limit through sound, light, vibration, etc.
  • the user's puff count data may be transferred to an external memory or processing device via any suitable data output device.
  • the aerosol generating device may include a radio, Bluetooth, or a Universal Serial Bus (USB) socket connected to the controller 32 or memory.
  • the aerosol generating device may be configured to transfer data from the memory to external memory in the cell charging device each time the aerosol generating device is recharged via an appropriate data connection.
  • the aerosol-generating article 1 may be a tobacco-containing material that releases volatile compounds from the smokable article when heated; or it may be a non-tobacco material that can be heated and then suitable for electric heating to produce cigarettes.
  • the aerosol-generating product 1 may adopt a solid substrate, including vanilla leaves, One or more of powders, granules, fragments, strips or flakes of one or more of tobacco leaves, homogenized tobacco, expanded tobacco; alternatively, the aerosol-generating article may contain additional tobacco or non-tobacco Volatile fragrance compounds that are released when aerosol-generating articles are heated.
  • the aerosol-generating article 1 is prepared in the shape of a conventional cigarette or cigar.
  • the aerosol generating article 1 may be included in a smoking article.
  • the smoking article comprising the aerosol-generating article 1 may be completely contained within the aerosol-generating device.
  • the user can puff on the mouthpiece of the aerosol generating device.
  • the mouthpiece may be any part of the aerosol-generating device that is placed in the user's mouth for direct inhalation of aerosol generated by the aerosol-generating article or aerosol-generating device.
  • the aerosol is delivered to the user's mouth via the mouthpiece.
  • the smoking article comprising the aerosol generating article 1 may be partially contained in the aerosol generating device during operation. In this case, the user can draw directly on the mouthpiece of the smoking article.
  • the aerosol generating device includes a housing 4, a carrier 8, a heater 2 and a trigger circuit 9.
  • a first accommodation cavity is provided in the housing 4, and both the carrier 8 and the heater 2 can be accommodated in the first accommodation cavity.
  • the carrier 8 may be provided with a second accommodation cavity 81, and at least part of the aerosol-generating product 1 may be removably accommodated in the second accommodation cavity 81, and the carrier 8 may be provided with a connector 841, And the carrier 8 can move between the first position in the housing 4 and the second position in the housing 4, and the connecting piece 841 can move with it; in another embodiment, the carrier 8 can be in the shape of a sheet or a block. , used to contact the bottom of the aerosol-generating article 1 to support the aerosol-generating article 1 upward; in another embodiment, the first position may be located inside the housing 4 and the second position may be located outside the housing 4 .
  • the aerosol-generating product 1 can be lifted upward by holding the mouth piece or suction nozzle exposed outside the aerosol-generating device, so that the aerosol-generating product 1 drives the carrier 8 to move upward together, that is, it drives the carrier 8 to move upward.
  • the carrier 8 moves from the first position to the second position.
  • the carrier 8 includes a tubular portion 83 defining at least part of the second receiving cavity 81 . At least a part of the tubular portion 83 has an interference fit with the aerosol-generating product 1.
  • the interference fit realizes a tight-fitting connection between the tubular portion 83 and the aerosol-generating product 1, ensuring that the aerosol-generating product 1 can be held in place when the aerosol-generating product 1 is held in hand.
  • the aerosol-generating product 1 drives the carrier 8 to move upward together, ensuring that the carrier 8 can be correspondingly positioned at different positions in the housing 4 as the aerosol-generating product 1 is inserted and/or pulled out.
  • the tubular portion 83 includes a tight fitting portion 831 for connecting with the aerosol.
  • the glue-generating article 1 has an interference fit and generates an acting force; the tubular portion 83 is correspondingly arranged at different positions in the housing 4 as the aerosol-generating article 1 is inserted and/or extracted through the acting force.
  • At least part of the tight-fitting portion 831 can be made of flexible material such as silicone.
  • the tight-fitting portion 831 interferes with the aerosol-generating product 1, thereby achieving a tight-fitting connection and creating a tight fit.
  • Tight fitting force such as friction or elasticity, etc.
  • the tight-fitting force exerted by the tight-fitting portion 831 on the aerosol-generating product 1 is greater than the sliding friction force between the tubular portion 83 and the bracket or the housing 4 and the own gravity of the tubular portion 83 , thereby being able to pull the tubular portion 83 from the first position.
  • the tight fitting force is less than the maximum axial bearing capacity of the aerosol-generating product 1, so that the aerosol-generating product 1 will not be pulled apart when the aerosol-generating product 1 is extracted.
  • the tight fitting portion 831 includes a barb structure 8311 extending obliquely downward along the radial direction of the tubular portion 83.
  • the barb structure 8311 may be elastic, and the direction in which the barb structure 8311 extends obliquely downward complies with aerosol generation.
  • the direction in which the product 1 is inserted into the tubular portion 83 facilitates the insertion of the aerosol-generating product 1 into the tubular portion 83.
  • the direction is opposite to the direction in which the aerosol-generating product 1 exits the tubular portion 83, so it helps to hinder the exit of the aerosol-generating product 1.
  • the tubular portion 83 increases the force between the tubular portion 83 and the aerosol-generating product 1 . It is further ensured that when holding the aerosol-generating product 1 and pulling the aerosol-generating product 1 upward, the aerosol-generating product 1 drives the carrier 8 to move upward together.
  • the carrier 8 further includes a limiting portion 84 provided on the periphery of the tubular portion 83 and a bottom bracket 82 provided on the lower end of the tubular portion 83 .
  • the bottom bracket 82 of the carrier 8 contacts and upwardly supports the lower end of the aerosol-generating article 1 .
  • the second position may be the initial position of the carrier 8.
  • the aerosol The product 1 can push the carrier 8 to move from the second position to the first position. That is, in one embodiment, the carrier 8 is pushed by the aerosol-generating article 1 to move from the second position to the first position until it reaches the first position.
  • the heater 2 is an internal heater, generally in the shape of a pin, a needle, a token, etc., which can be at least partially inserted into the aerosol-generating article 1 .
  • the body 21 may have a length of approximately 12 to 19 mm and a diameter of 2.0 to 2.6 mm. Its cross-section can be circular, straight, oval, starburst or polygonal, etc.
  • the bottom bracket 82 of the carrier 8 is provided with a first through hole 821, and at least part of the heater 2 can pass through the first through hole 821, and then enter the second accommodation cavity 82, and then be inserted and accommodated in the second accommodation cavity 82.
  • the aerosol-generating article 1 in the cavity 81 is heated from the inside of the aerosol-generating article 1 .
  • the bottom 81 of the carrier 8 can also be provided with an air inlet hole 822. Air can enter the second accommodation cavity 81 through the air inlet hole 822, thereby generating products from the aerosol. The lower end of 1 enters the aerosol generating article 1 .
  • the aerosol generating device further includes a cover element 5, an insertion opening 51 is opened on the cover element 5, and the insertion opening 51 is connected to the first accommodation chamber, and the aerosol generation device further includes a cover element 5. At least part of the product 1 can enter the first receiving cavity through the insertion opening 51 and then enter the second receiving cavity 81 .
  • the cover element 5 can also be provided with a dust-proof cover 52. After the aerosol-generating product 1 is removed from the aerosol-generating device, the dust-proof cover 52 can cover the insertion opening 51 to prevent dust from entering the first accommodation from the insertion opening 51. cavity and the second receiving cavity 81.
  • the dust cover 52 is a flip cover, which is rotatably connected to the cover element 5 and can be flipped 180° relative to the cover element, thereby covering the insertion opening 51 or exposing the insertion opening 51 to prevent dust.
  • the cover 52 and the cover member 5 may be magnetically attracted to each other so that the dust cover 52 can be maintained in a position exposing the insertion opening 51 or in a position covering the insertion opening 51 .
  • the dust cover 52 is rotationally connected to the cover element 5 and can rotate 180° parallel to the cover element 5 to cover the insertion opening 51 or expose the insertion opening 51 .
  • the dust cover 52 may have a radially extending protrusion.
  • the protrusion extends to the outside of the housing 4 .
  • the user can flip or rotate the dust cover 51 by applying force to the protrusion.
  • the dust cover 52 may be a sliding cover that can slide relative to the cover member 5 to cover or expose the insertion opening 51 .
  • the aerosol generation device further includes a first bracket 6.
  • the first bracket 6 is located in the housing 4 and is arranged on the periphery of the carrier 8.
  • the first bracket 6 is located underneath the cover element 5.
  • the first bracket 6 may include a bracket side wall 61 that defines part of the first accommodation cavity, and at least part of the carrier 8 may be located inside the bracket side wall 61; or, the carrier 8 may be between the first position and the second position. During the movement between the brackets, at least part of the moving stroke occurs inside the side wall 61 of the bracket.
  • the limiting portion 84 of the carrier 8 is slidingly connected to the side wall 61 of the bracket. Through this sliding connection, it helps to ensure that the carrier 8 moves between the first position and the second position. smoothness of movement.
  • the inner surface of the side wall 61 of the bracket can be made smooth to reduce its contact with the limiting portion. 84 sliding friction between.
  • Guide rails can be provided on the inner surface of the bracket side wall 61 , and at least part of the limiting portion 84 can cooperate with the guide rail. The guide rail is used to limit the movement trajectory of the limiting portion 84 when it moves relative to the bracket side wall 61 .
  • the linear guide rail When the guide rail includes a linear guide rail, the linear guide rail extends along the axial direction of the second accommodation cavity 81 , and the linear guide rail can prevent the carrier 8 from rotating when moving. It can be understood that the guide rail may include a spiral guide rail, so that the movement trajectory of the carrier 8 includes a spiral pattern. Understandably, rails are optional but not required.
  • the first bracket 6 further includes a bracket bottom wall 62 , the bracket bottom wall 62 is provided with a through hole 621 , and at least part of the tubular portion 83 can pass through the through hole 621 , and the carrier 8 During the movement between the first position and the second position, at least part of the movement stroke may occur inside the through hole 621 .
  • the diameter of the through hole 621 is smaller than the outer diameter of the limiting portion 84 , or the maximum distance between the edge of the limiting portion 84 and the central axis of the through hole 621 is larger than the through hole 621
  • the bottom wall 62 of the bracket contacts and can block the limiting portion 84 at the same time, and at this time, the bottom bracket 82 of the carrier 8 can be set in the air. That is, there may be no contact between the bottom bracket 82 of the carrier 8 and the mounting base 10. There may be a gap between the bottom bracket 82 of the carrier 8 and the mounting base 10. The gap is filled with air and forms a heat preservation space 101 surrounding the insertion part. The heat preservation space 101 can prevent the heat released by the heater 2 located in the second accommodation cavity 81 from dissipating toward the direction of the mounting base 10 .
  • the thermal insulation space 101 can collect and store the oil originating from the aerosol-generating product 1 and the aerosol, as well as collect and store the residue falling from the aerosol-generating product 1 , thereby further reducing the upward intrusion of excessive oil and residue. Risk of contaminated contacts.
  • the casing 4 has an air inlet (not shown), and the casing 4 has an air inlet passage (not shown) communicating with the air inlet and the air inlet hole 822.
  • the heat preservation space 101 forms a part of the air inlet passage.
  • the air in the heat preservation space 101 can be heated by the heat released by the heater 2 located in the second accommodation cavity 81, thereby forming hot air.
  • the hot air enters the second accommodation cavity 81 through the air inlet hole 822 of the bottom bracket 82 of the carrier 8, and then into the aerosol-generating article 1, thereby helping to reduce the energy loss of the heater 2.
  • the limiting portion 84 can include a tube edge 842, which can be integrally injection molded with the tubular portion 83.
  • the tube edge 842 is located on the periphery of the tubular portion 83, and its radial edge can be at least partially connected to the side wall of the stent. 61 is in sliding contact, its axial upper surface can face the cover element 5, or its axial upper surface At least part of the surface can be in contact with the cover element 5 .
  • the tube edge 842 may be annular and surround the tubular portion 83 at least once. Of course, the tube edge 842 can also be in an arc shape, a "C" shape, or a "C" shape.
  • the tube edge 842 of the limiting portion 84 can contact the cover element 5 and be stopped by the cover element 5 to prevent the carrier 8 from continuing along the original traveling direction. march.
  • a second bracket 7 is also provided in the housing 4.
  • the second bracket 7 defines a part of the first accommodation cavity.
  • at least part of the carrier 8 can be in in the first receiving cavity defined by the second bracket 7 .
  • part of the carrier 8 is in the first accommodation cavity defined by the second bracket 7 .
  • part of the carrier may still be in the first accommodation cavity defined by the second bracket 7, but is not limited to this.
  • the outer diameter of the tubular portion 83 can be made smaller than the inner diameter of the second bracket 7 , so that during the movement relative to the second bracket 7 , the tubular portion 83 and the second bracket 7 are not in contact with each other. 7 There is no friction due to no contact.
  • the second bracket 7 is disposed on at least a partial periphery of the tubular portion 83.
  • the second bracket can be made of a heat-insulating material, such as at least one of PAEK materials, PI materials or PBI materials, wherein PAEK Class materials include PEEK, PEKK or PEK materials. Therefore, the second bracket 7 can maintain and insulate the environment where the tubular portion 83 is located.
  • the second support 7 surrounds the heating element. At least part of the heater 2, so that the second bracket 7 made of thermal insulation material can insulate the heater 2, helping to reduce the energy consumption of the heater 2.
  • the trigger circuit 9 is arranged on the periphery of the second bracket 7.
  • the heat preservation and heat insulation functions of the second bracket 7 can be used to prevent the trigger circuit 9 from being in a high-temperature environment when the heater 2 generates heat, thereby effectively slowing down the interaction between the trigger circuit 9 and the trigger circuit 9.
  • the aging speed of the wires prevents the contacts and the controller 32 and processor 93 that are electrically connected or communicated with the contacts from being disturbed by high temperature.
  • the aerosol-generating device further includes a retaining element for retaining the carrier 8 in the first position to ensure that the aerosol-generating article 1 can follow the carrier. 8 is positioned in the aerosol generating device.
  • the holding element includes a first magnetic component 103 and a second magnetic component 104.
  • the first magnetic component 103 is disposed on the carrier 8, and the second magnetic component 104 can be disposed on the carrier 8. on bracket 7.
  • the first magnetic component 103 and the second magnetic component 104 are magnetically attracted to each other.
  • the magnetic attraction force between the first magnetic part 103 and the second magnetic part 104 can maintain the carrier 8 containing the aerosol-generating article 1 in the first position.
  • the pipe edge 842 has one or more first mounting holes, and one or more first magnetic components 103 are installed in each first mounting hole.
  • the number of the first magnetic components 103 and the second magnetic components 104 are the same and multiple, and the plurality of first magnetic components 103 are symmetrically arranged on the tube edge 842 .
  • the second magnetic components 104 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the first magnetic components 103 .
  • the aerosol-generating device further includes a retaining element that can hold the carrier 8 remains in the second position, waiting for the insertion of the new aerosol-generating article 1 , during the insertion of the new aerosol-generating article 1 into the carrier 8 , or after the insertion of the carrier 8 , the carrier 8 can be pushed to move from the second position to the first position, that is, the retaining element can release the carrier 8 from being held in the second position, so that the carrier 8 can leave the second position.
  • the holding element may include a first magnetic part 103 and a third magnetic part 105 , the first magnetic part 103 may be disposed on the tube edge 842 , and the third magnetic part 105 may be disposed on the cover element 5 .
  • the first magnetic component 103 and the third magnetic component 105 are magnetically attracted to each other.
  • the magnetic attraction force between the first magnetic component 103 and the third magnetic component 105 is an assisting force for the carrier 8 to move from the first position to the second position.
  • the number of the first magnetic components 103 and the third magnetic components 105 are the same and multiple, and the plurality of first magnetic components 103 are symmetrically arranged on the tube edge 842 .
  • the third magnetic component 104 is arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the first magnetic component 103 .
  • the first magnetic component 103 and the third magnetic component 105 may both be permanent magnets, or both may be electromagnets, or one may be an electromagnet and the other may be a permanent magnet; in one embodiment, the first The magnetic component 103 can be a permanent magnet or an electromagnet, and the third magnetic component 105 can be a magnetic component that can be attracted by electromagnets and permanent magnets, such as iron components. In one embodiment, the third magnetic component 105 can be a permanent magnet. Magnet or electromagnet, the first magnetic component 103 can be a magnetic component that can be attracted by electromagnets and permanent magnets, such as iron components.
  • the trigger circuit 9 includes contacts, which are used for contacting or sensing (such as magnetic induction, photoelectric induction, etc.) with the connecting member 841 .
  • the contact contacts or senses the connector 841 the electric current is triggered.
  • the circuit 9 can generate a first trigger signal.
  • the trigger circuit 9 can generate a second trigger signal.
  • the contact can be arranged in the first position, so that when the carrier 8 or the connector 841 approaches or reaches the first position, the trigger circuit 9 is triggered and generates a first trigger signal, while the bottom of the aerosol-generating article 1 is in the housing 4
  • the control position that is, when the bottom of the aerosol-generating article 1 is in the control position in the housing 4, the trigger circuit 9 is triggered and emits the first trigger signal.
  • the first position is located above the comparison position, and is closer to the insertion port 51 than the comparison position.
  • the oil derived from the aerosol-generating article 1 and the aerosol mainly converges to the control position or a position below the control position under the action of its own gravity, and the solid residue derived from the aerosol-generating article 1 converges under the action of its own gravity. , depositing toward or below the control position. Therefore, the contact located at the first position can be protected from being corroded by oil, blocked by residue, or covered by oil stains formed by mixing oil and residue, ensuring that the contact maintains sensitivity.
  • the carrier 8 is completely located in the first accommodation cavity.
  • the carrier 8 does not exceed the first accommodation cavity to avoid being heated to a high temperature by the heater 2 8.
  • the user may be burned because it is partially located outside the first accommodation cavity.
  • the heater 2 is an internal heater.
  • the carrier 8 When the carrier 8 is in the first position, at least part of the heater 2 passes through the first through hole 821 provided at the bottom of the carrier 8 Thus, it is located in the second accommodation cavity 81 .
  • part of the heater 2 when the carrier 8 is in the second position, part of the heater 2 is still located in the second accommodation cavity 81 . That is, when the carrier 8 moves from the first position to the second position, a part of the heater 2 is always inserted into the aerosol-generating product 1; or, the carrier 8 travels from the first position to the second position in the second position.
  • the axial length of the accommodation cavity 81 is less than the depth of the heater 2 inserted into the aerosol-generating product 1; or, in the axial direction of the second accommodation cavity 81, the stroke of the carrier 8 from the first position to the second position is shorter, Therefore, in the axial direction of the second accommodation cavity 81, the first accommodation cavity can have a smaller length, which helps to reduce the occupied space of the aerosol generating device; or, in the axial direction of the second accommodation cavity 81, the carrier 8
  • the stroke from the first position to the second position is sufficient to break the adhesion between the aerosol-generating product 1 and the heater 2 when the carrier 8 moves from the first position to the second position, thereby lifting the air.
  • the aerosol-generating product 1 is smooth and does not cause the aerosol-generating product 1 to break.
  • the heater 2 is an external heater and can be disposed on the carrier 8 or around the carrier 8 .
  • the above-mentioned connecting piece 841 can be disposed on the aerosol-generating article 1.
  • the connecting piece 841 can contact the contact, so that the circuit is triggered. 9 trigger.
  • the heater is an external heater
  • the aerosol generating device may not need a carrier.
  • the aerosol-generating device may still be provided with a carrier that primarily serves to help separate the aerosol-generating article from the internal heater and prevent the aerosol-generating article from being separated from the aerosol-generating article. The stickiness between the internal heaters broke during the separation process.
  • the aerosol generating device further includes a mounting base 10 , the heater 2 is fixed on the mounting base 10 , and the mounting base 10 is used to hold the heater 2 in the housing 4 .
  • the heater 2 is an internal heater and includes a fixing part and an inserting part.
  • the fixing part is embedded in the mounting base 10 so as to be fixed to the mounting base 10.
  • the inserting part is located in the first accommodation cavity, and at least part of the inserting part can be located in the second The center of the accommodation cavity 81.
  • the position of the contact is higher than the position of the mounting base 10 .
  • the position of the mounting base 10 can constitute the comparison position mentioned above.
  • the position of the contact or the position of the connector 841 is higher than the highest point of the insertion part of the heater 2 to avoid the contact or connector 841 being in the heater 2 The temperature is too high.
  • the trigger circuit 9 may include a pressure sensor, a photoelectric sensor, a contact sensor, a distance sensor, a magnetic induction sensor or a deformation sensor, etc., for detecting the aerosol-generating product when the connector 841 contacts or is close to the contact. 1 or carrier 8 reaches the first position of the sensor.
  • the contact sensor can form a first trigger signal by contacting the contact with the connector 841, and can form a second trigger signal by switching from contact to disengagement between the contact and the connector 841.
  • the mutual magnetic attraction between the first magnetic component 103 provided on the carrier 8 and the second magnetic component 1044 provided on the second bracket 7 helps to connect the contacts to the contact sensor.
  • Piece 841 remains connected despite bumps, shakes, inversions, etc.
  • the contact between the contact and the connector 841 may be an elastic contact.
  • the elastic contact is beneficial to increasing the stability of the contact between the contact and the connector 841 .
  • the contact and the connecting member 841 are in elastic contact, at least one of the contact and the connecting member 841 is elastically compressed or stretched.
  • the contact may include a spring pin or a spring piece, so that the contact has elasticity.
  • the connector 841 may include an elastic pin or elastic piece, so the connector 841 is elastic.
  • the direction of the elastic restoring force between the contact and the connector 841 is consistent with the direction of the travel trajectory of the carrier 8 moving from the first position to the second position.
  • This elastic force acts as an assisting force for the carrier 8 to move from the first position to the second position, and helps the carrier 8 move away from the first position and toward the second position.
  • the mutual magnetic attraction between the first magnetic component 103 provided on the carrier 8 and the second magnetic component 1044 provided on the second bracket 7 is greater than the elasticity of the contact and the connecting member 841 The elastic restoring force during contact allows the carrier 8 to be maintained in the first position under the mutual magnetic attraction between the first magnetic component 103 and the second magnetic component 1044 .
  • the magnetic attraction force that keeps the carrier 8 in the first position belongs to the resistance force of the carrier 8 moving from the first position to the second position. Therefore, in one embodiment, the aerosol-generating article 1 can be lifted upward by increasing the upward pulling force exerted on the aerosol-generating article 1, and thereby driving the carrier 8 to move from the first position to the second position;
  • at least one of the first magnetic component 103 and the second magnetic component 104 can be an electromagnet, so that the electromagnet can be controlled so that before lifting the aerosol-generating product 1, the first magnetic component The magnetic attraction between 103 and the second magnetic member 104 weakens or disappears.
  • the second magnetic component 104 is an electromagnet
  • the first magnetic component 103 is a magnetic component that can be attracted by the electromagnet, such as an iron component.
  • the first magnetic component 103 is an electromagnet
  • the second magnetic component 104 is a magnetic component that can be attracted by the electromagnet, such as an iron component.
  • both the first magnetic component 103 and the second magnetic component 104 may be electromagnets.
  • the direction of the magnetic field generated by the first magnetic component 103 or the second magnetic component 104 can be changed, so that the first magnetic component 103 and the second magnetic component 104 can be aligned with each other.
  • the two magnetic components 104 repel each other, so that the repulsive force between the first magnetic component 103 and the second magnetic component 104 becomes an assisting force for the carrier 8 to move from the first position to the second position.
  • the carrier 8 can automatically move from the first position to the second position.
  • the first form of the contact sensor can be referred to Figures 2 and 3.
  • the contacts include a first contact 91 and a second contact 92.
  • the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 are spaced apart from each other.
  • the first contact 91 When there is no electrical connection with the second contact 92, the trigger circuit 9 is open.
  • the connector 841 is a conductive connector, which can be made of conductive metal, graphite, etc.
  • the connector 841 electrically connects the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 at the same time.
  • the first contact 91 The conductive connecting piece 841 is connected to the second contact 92 to form a trigger loop and cause the trigger circuit 9 to generate a first trigger signal; when the carrier 8 is separated from the first position, the connecting piece 841 is at least separated from the first contact 91 or the second contact 92 .
  • the two contacts 92 cause the electrical connection between the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 to be disconnected, causing the trigger circuit to be disconnected, and the trigger circuit 9 generates a second trigger signal.
  • the battery core 31 is electrically connected to the heater 2 through the trigger circuit 9.
  • One of the two contacts is electrically connected to one end of the heater 2 through a wire, and the other contact
  • the battery core 31 is electrically connected to the other end of the heater 2 through another wire.
  • the first trigger signal is formed, and the battery core 31, the trigger circuit 9, the conductive connector 841 and the heater 2 can form a closed loop, so that The electric core 31 can provide the heater 2 with the power or electrical energy required for heating the aerosol-generating product 1; when the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 are disconnected from each other due to the separation of the conductive connector 841, the electric core 31 , the loop between the trigger circuit 9, the conductive connector 841 and the heater 2 is an open circuit, that is, the second trigger signal is formed, so the battery core 31 stops providing the heater 2 with the power or electrical energy required to heat the aerosol-generating product 1. , causing heater 2 to automatically stop heating. That is, in this embodiment, when the battery core 31 provides electric power or energy to the heater 2 , the battery core 31 , the conductive connector 841 and the heater 2 are connected in series.
  • the controller 32 is electrically connected to the heater 2 through the trigger circuit 9, and the battery core 31 provides current or voltage to the heater 2 through the controller 32.
  • the control The controller 32 can frequency-modulate or amplitude-modulate the output voltage or current of the battery core 31 before inputting it into the heater 2. Therefore, the controller 32 can control the heater 2 according to the heating curve of the heater 2 or the temperature feedback from the heater 2.
  • the input voltage or current is used to regulate the heating temperature of the heater 2, or the controller 32 can be used to make the voltage input to the heater 2 a constant voltage, or the controller 2 can be used to make the current input to the heater 2 a constant current.
  • the power of the heater 2 is stabilized for at least a period of time through constant voltage or constant current.
  • One of the two contacts is electrically connected to one end of the heater 2 through a wire
  • the other contact is electrically connected to the controller 32 through another wire
  • the controller 32 is electrically connected to the other end of the heater 2 .
  • the circuit between the controller 32, the trigger circuit 9, the conductive connector 841 and the heater 2 is an open circuit, that is, the second The trigger signal is formed, so that the controller 32 stops providing the heater 2 with the power or electrical energy required to heat the aerosol-generating article 1, so that the heater 2 automatically stops heating. That is, in this embodiment, the controller 32, the heater 2 and the conductive connector 841 are connected in series.
  • the controller 32 forms a switching circuit of the power supply circuit for the battery core 31 to provide electric energy to the heater 2 .
  • the trigger circuit 9 is electrically connected to the controller 32, and the trigger circuit 9 can communicate with the controller 32, and the controller 32 can accept the first trigger signal and the second trigger signal generated by the trigger circuit 9.
  • the trigger circuit 9 When the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 are connected through the conductive connector 841, the trigger circuit 9 generates a first trigger signal.
  • the controller 32 receives the first trigger signal, it controls the battery core 31 to heat according to the preset setting.
  • Curve or output current or voltage to the heater 2 according to the temperature feedback of the heater 2; because the carrier 8 is separated from the first position, the conductive connector 841 is disconnected from at least one of the first contact 91 and the second contact 92
  • the trigger circuit 9 When the connection is open, the trigger circuit 9 generates a second trigger signal.
  • the controller 32 receives the second trigger signal, it controls the battery core 31 to stop outputting current or voltage to the heater 2 .
  • the trigger circuit 9 includes a device for sensing that the contact is contacted by the connector 841 , and generating a first trigger signal based on the contact and releasing the contact based on the contact.
  • the processor 93 generates the second trigger signal.
  • the processor 93 is electrically connected to the controller 32 to transmit the first trigger signal and the second trigger signal to the controller 32 .
  • the first contact 91 is electrically connected to the processor 93 through a first wire
  • the second contact 92 is electrically connected to the processor 93 through a second wire.
  • the first wire, the second wire and the processor 93 are all arranged on the periphery of the second bracket 7.
  • the first wire, the second wire and the processor 93 are insulated by the second bracket to prevent the first wire and the second wire from being heated.
  • the high-temperature damage caused by the device 2 is also beneficial to reducing the aging speed of the first conductor and the second conductor.
  • the contacts are directly electrically connected to the controller 32 through wires.
  • the first contact 91 can be electrically connected to an interface of the controller 32 through a first wire
  • the second The contact 92 is electrically connected to another interface of the controller 32 through a second wire.
  • the controller 32 can directly determine whether the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 are connected to each other by checking the voltage, current, resistance, etc. between the first contact 91 and the second contact 92, and then when the first contact
  • the first trigger signal is formed when the head 91 and the second contact 92 are connected to each other, and the second trigger signal is generated when the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 change from connected to disconnected.
  • the controller 32 can control the battery core 31 to stop supplying power to the heater 2 based on the change event of the first trigger signal switching to the second trigger signal, so that the heater 2 automatically stops heating.
  • the trigger state required for the trigger circuit 9 to generate the first trigger signal may be an instantaneous trigger state.
  • the controller 32 can control the start-up battery core 31 to provide power to the heater 2 after receiving the first trigger signal, so that the heater 2 generates heat.
  • the triggering state required by the triggering circuit 9 to generate the first triggering signal may be a continuous triggering state.
  • the triggering circuit 9 continues to conduct for a certain period when the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 are connected through the connector 841 . After a certain period of time, to ensure that the trigger is a normal trigger and not a false trigger, the first trigger signal is formed.
  • the controller 32 controls the starting cell 31 to provide power to the heater 2 according to the received first trigger signal, so that the heater 2 generates heat.
  • the second trigger signal is generated, and the controller 32 According to the received second trigger signal, the electric core 31 can be controlled to stop providing power to the heater 2 immediately or with an appropriate delay.
  • the aerosol generation device automatically turns on and enters the standby state.
  • the computer interactive interface inputs a command to the aerosol generating device to cause the aerosol generating device or the heater 2 to work according to a preset working mode. Since the trigger circuit 9 is disposed in the casing 4, the connector 841 must trigger the trigger circuit 9 in the casing 4, thereby effectively preventing the aerosol generating device from turning on or starting the heater 2 when it is accidentally touched. At the same time, It also prevents children from using aerosol-generating devices without permission.
  • the working mode of the heater 2 may include a first mode.
  • the first mode is a preheating mode.
  • the maximum heating temperature of the heater 2 working in the first mode is lower than that of the aerosol-generating article 1 that causes the aerosol to be generated. temperature.
  • the power source 3 provides lower power to the heater 2 rate, so that the heater 2 preheats and keeps the aerosol-generating product 1 warm. After the controller 2 receives the first trigger signal generated by the trigger circuit 9 , the heater 2 can take the lead in operating in the first mode.
  • the controller 2 Control the battery core 31 to output low power to the heater 2, so that the heater 2 automatically uses low-temperature heating to preheat the aerosol-generating product 1 until the controller 32 obtains a command to change the working mode, or until the preheating duration reaches the preset time time, so that the controller 32 automatically controls to change the working mode.
  • the working mode of the heater 2 may also include a second mode, and the heating temperature of the heater 2 when working in the second mode is higher than the heating temperature when working in the first mode.
  • the heater 2 can switch from the first mode to the second mode for operation.
  • the power source 3 provides higher power to the heater 2, and the heater 2 can make the aerosol-generating article 1 generate aerosol according to the heating temperature of the second mode.
  • the heater 2 may first operate in the second mode. It is understood that the first mode is optional but not required.
  • part of the limiting part 84 is composed of a connecting piece 841.
  • the connecting piece 841 is arranged on the periphery of the tubular part 82, and its radial edge is at least partially formed. It can be in sliding contact with the bracket side wall 61 of the first bracket 6 , and its axial lower surface can face the bracket bottom wall 62 , or at least part of its axial lower surface can be in contact with the bracket bottom wall 62 of the first bracket 6 .
  • the connecting member 841 may be annular and surround the tubular portion 83 at least once. Of course, the connecting member 841 may also be in an arc shape, a "C" shape, or a "C" shape.
  • the connecting piece 841 can be fixedly connected to the tube edge 842, and the connecting piece 841 can be retained on the periphery of the tubular portion 83 through the tube edge 842.
  • the bottom wall 62 of the first bracket 6 is provided with a relief hole 622 for the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 to pass through.
  • the second bracket 7 may be provided inside the housing 4 independently of the first bracket 6 and outside the first bracket 6 .
  • the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 are fixed on the second bracket 7.
  • the second bracket 7 includes a cylinder surrounding the periphery of the tubular body 83 and a support portion disposed on the periphery of the cylinder.
  • the contacts are fixed on the support portion, so that the contacts are located on the periphery of the cylinder, and the cylinder can isolate the temperature of the heater 2. , to prevent high temperature from interfering or affecting the work and life of the contacts.
  • the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 can enter the first bracket 7 through the relief hole 622 and abut against the connecting piece 841 on the limiting portion 84 when the carrier 8 is at or close to the first position. , causing the trigger circuit 9 to conduct.
  • the number of the relief holes 622 may be two, respectively used for the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 to pass through. There may be only one relief hole 622 for allowing the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 to pass through.
  • the first contact and the second contact are fixed on the second bracket
  • the conductive connector has a first protrusion and a second protrusion
  • the first protrusion and The second protruding part can pass through the relief hole, or fill the relief hole, so that when the carrier is at or close to the first position, the first protruding part and the second protruding part respectively abut against the second protruding part provided on the second bracket.
  • first contact and second contact are fixed on the second bracket
  • the conductive connector has a first protrusion and a second protrusion
  • the first protrusion and The second protruding part can pass through the relief hole, or fill the relief hole, so that when the carrier is at or close to the first position, the first protruding part and the second protruding part respectively abut against the second protruding part provided on the second bracket.
  • the contact is fixed on the first bracket, for example, fixed on the bottom wall of the bracket, so that when the carrier moves to the first position, the limiting part or the connecting piece moves in the first bracket , the connecting piece can be in contact with the contact inside the first bracket, so that there is no need to provide the above-mentioned relief hole.
  • the connecting member 841 and the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 are stable.
  • the connecting member 841 and the first contact 91 It elastically abuts the second contact 92 .
  • the connecting piece 841 is in close contact with the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 . Therefore, at least part of the connecting member 841 has elasticity; or the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 have elasticity; or the connecting member 841, the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 all have elasticity.
  • the first position is a position that can float up and down.
  • the position where the connecting piece 841 moves together with the contact after contact can also belong to the first position.
  • the first contact 91 and/or the second contact 92 include elastic pins or elastic pieces, which provide elasticity when contacting the connector 841 .
  • Setting the contact in the first position which is higher than the control position, can prevent oil and oil stains from adhering to the spring in the elastic pin or from adhering to the elastic piece, causing the spring or elastic piece to reduce or even lose elasticity.
  • the aerosol generating device In order to maintain the carrier 8 in the first position to maintain the connection between the connecting member 841 and the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 in the event of bumps, jitters, inversions, etc., thereby maintaining the trigger circuit 9 in a triggered state,
  • the aerosol generating device also includes a retaining element for retaining the carrier 8 in the first position.
  • the magnetic attraction force between the first magnetic part 103 and the second magnetic part 104 can keep the carrier 8 containing the aerosol-generating article 1 in the first position, and can maintain the connection part 841 with the first contact 91 and the second contact.
  • a good connection between the heads 92 can make the first contact 91 and/or the second contact 92 in an elastic compression state when the connecting member 841 is connected to the first contact 91 and the second contact 92, or the connecting member 841 In a state of elastic compression.
  • the direction of the elastic force applied by the first contact 91 and/or the second contact 92 to the carrier 8 is related to the trajectory of the carrier 8 moving from the first position to the second position.
  • the directions are consistent, so that the elastic force becomes an assist force for the carrier 8 to move from the first position to the second position, and at the same time becomes a resistance force for keeping the carrier 8 at the first position.
  • the magnetic attraction force between the first magnetic component 103 and the second magnetic component 104 can overcome the above-mentioned elastic force to keep the carrier 8 in the first position and keep the trigger circuit 9 triggered.
  • the magnetic field generated by the electromagnet can be reduced or eliminated to reduce the movement of the carrier 8 from the first position to the aerosol-generating device. Resistance to second position movement.
  • the elastic force exerted by the first contact 91 and/or the second contact 92 on the carrier 8 is greater than the own gravity of the carrier 8 .
  • the elastic force applied by the first contact 91 and/or the second contact 92 to the carrier 8 may not be less than the sum of the self-gravity of the carrier 8 and the self-gravity of the aerosol-generating article 1, so that when the first magnetic After the magnetic attraction between the component 103 and the second magnetic component 104 disappears, or after the locking of the carrier 8 by the retaining element is released, the elastic force exerted by the first contact 91 and/or the second contact 92 to the carrier 8 can cause the carrier to 8 automatically leaves the first position and moves to the second position, thereby automatically pushing the aerosol-generating product 1 upward.
  • the heater 2 is an internal heater, when the carrier 8 moves from the first position to the second position, the aerosol-generating product 1 and the heater 2 can move away from each other, breaking the aerosol-generating product 1 and the internal heater 2 The stickiness between.
  • the connector 841 on the carrier 8 has been connected to the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 , so that when the carrier 8 Before reaching the first position, the trigger circuit 9 has been triggered.
  • the trigger circuit 9 can be electrically connected to the controller 32 .
  • the trigger circuit 9 can immediately send a signal to the controller when the connector 841 is electrically connected to the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 .
  • 32 sends a feedback signal, and the controller 32 controls the power source 3 to output power to the heater 2 based on the feedback signal, so that the trigger circuit 9 constitutes a switch or trigger control element that electrically connects the power source 3 and the heater 2 .
  • the trigger circuit 9 can send a feedback signal to the controller 32 after the connecting member 841 is electrically connected to the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 for a preset time.
  • a feedback signal is sent to the controller 32.
  • the controller 32 controls the power source 3 to output power to the heater 2 based on the feedback signal.
  • the carrier 8 can reach the first position and stay in the first position during the preset time period during which the connecting member 841 is electrically connected to the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 .
  • the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 are directly electrically connected to the controller 32 through wires, thereby forming the trigger circuit 9 , and the controller 32 can directly detect the first contact 91 and the second contact 92
  • the connection status between the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 is determined by determining whether the first contact 91 and the second contact 92 are connected by the connecting member 841, or by determining the voltage between the first contact 91 and the second contact 92.
  • the duration of a certain voltage level between the contact 91 and the second contact 92 is used to determine whether the carrier reaches the first position, thereby starting the aerosol generating device, or controlling the heater 2 to enter a corresponding working mode.
  • the friction or clamping force between the aerosol-generating article 1 and the wall of the carrier 8 causes the carrier 8 to move together with the aerosol-generating article 1, so that During the process of extracting the aerosol-generating product 1, the carrier 8 can move from the first position to the second position, and when in the second position, it is stopped by the cover element 5, thereby stopping the traveling direction of the aerosol-generating product 1. Keep going.
  • the contact sensor includes a travel switch, and the contact constitutes the contact part of the travel switch, and the contact part is When touched or when the touch part is touched by the connector 841, the trigger circuit 9 generates a first trigger signal, and when the touch part switches from being touched to being untouched, the trigger circuit 9 generates a second trigger signal, or The trigger circuit 9 generates a second trigger signal when the touch portion switches from being touched by the connecting member 841 to not being touched by the connecting member 841 .
  • the position of the contact is higher than the control position/position of the mounting base mentioned above to prevent the contact from being contaminated by oil and residue originating from the aerosol-generating article 1 Pollution or obstruction helps to ensure the sensitivity of the trigger circuit 9 and also helps to prevent the connector 841 from sticking to each other under the action of oil when it comes into contact with the contact, thereby making it difficult to separate.
  • the contacts and the connector 841 are located on the second branch.
  • the periphery of the frame 7, through the heat insulation effect of the second bracket, can prevent high temperature from interfering with the contact operation, which helps to extend the life of the contacts and the trigger circuit 9.
  • the trigger circuit 9 when the carrier 8 moves to the first position or is close to the first position, the connector 841 comes into contact with the contact, and when the carrier 8 moves away from the first position, the connection The contact between the piece 841 and the contact disappears.
  • the contact can be caused to generate the first trigger signal only when the connection member 841 is touched. It can be understood that in some other embodiments, part of the limiting portion can protrude through the relief hole, so that when the carrier moves from the second position to the first position, the connecting member is pressed downwards to make the connection While the component travels downward, the elastic component associated with the connecting component undergoes elastic deformation.
  • the connecting member 841 can be fixed on the second bracket 7 and can have a vertically arranged spring pin structure, the upper end of which can pass through the relief hole 622, so that when the carrier 8 is located or When approaching the first position, it comes into contact with the limiting portion 84 on the carrier 8 , and then moves downward due to the downward contact of the limiting portion 84 , and finally touches the contact, causing the trigger circuit 9 to generate the first trigger. Signal.
  • the elastic member associated with it such as a spring, undergoes elastic deformation, such as the spring being stretched downward.
  • the connecting piece can be fixed on the limiting part and can pass through the relief hole, so that when the carrier is at or close to the first position, it follows the downward movement of the carrier and finally contacts the contact. connected, causing the trigger circuit to generate the first trigger signal.
  • the connector is separated from the contact, thereby releasing the contact from the contact, causing the trigger circuit to generate a second trigger signal.
  • the trigger circuit 9 includes a photoelectric sensor, and the contacts constitute the detection part of the photoelectric sensor.
  • the detection part can emit and/or receive visible light or infrared light, etc.
  • the processor 93 or the controller 32 processes and Analyze the visible light or infrared light received by the detection part to determine whether the carrier 8/aerosol generating product 1 reaches the first position. If it reaches the first position, the trigger circuit 9 will send out the first trigger signal. If it leaves the first position, the trigger circuit will 9 then sends out the second trigger signal.
  • the second bracket 7 includes a cylinder surrounding the periphery of the tubular body 83.
  • the cylinder has a window corresponding to the position of the contact.
  • the window forms a light-transmitting area, allowing light to pass through, so that the light emitted by the contact can pass through. Thereby, the light is irradiated on the carrier 8/aerosol-generating article 1, or the light emitted or reflected by the carrier 8/aerosol-generating article 1 can be transmitted and thus be received by the contact.
  • the view The window may be a through hole or a gap.
  • the window includes a light-transmitting material such as transparent glass.
  • the advantages of the light-transmitting material compared to the through hole or the gap include: allowing the aerosol originating from the aerosol-generating article 1 to It cannot pass through the second bracket 7, which helps the contact to keep clean and highly sensitive. At the same time, the second bracket 7 can be cleaned by a cleaning tool such as a brush that extends into the interior, so that the second bracket 7 can be removed in time. Oil stains.
  • the carrier 8/aerosol-generating article 1 may have a logo or label capable of emitting or reflecting light.
  • the logo or label may face the window so that the light it emits Or the reflected light can be collected by the contact through the window, and then the trigger circuit 9 determines that the carrier 8 has reached the first position, and the trigger circuit 9 then sends out the first trigger signal.
  • the contacts of the photoelectric sensor can also be positioned higher than the control position/mounting seat mentioned above to prevent the contacts from being contaminated or obscured by oil and residue originating from the aerosol-generating article 1. It helps to ensure the sensitivity of the trigger circuit 9 and also helps to prevent the connector 841 from sticking to each other under the action of oil dirt when it comes into contact with the contact, thereby making it difficult to separate.
  • a method for controlling an aerosol-generating system including an aerosol-generating article 1 or a carrier 8 includes:
  • Step 1 The conditions for releasing the triggering state of the triggered trigger circuit 9 include moving the aerosol-generating product 1 or the carrier 8 away from the first position, so that the heater 2 stops generating heat when the triggering state of the trigger circuit is released.
  • step one can be implemented by burning a corresponding control program in the controller 32, or setting up a corresponding hardware circuit, so that when the aerosol-generating product 1 or the carrier 8 moves away from the first position, the triggered The trigger circuit 9 releases the trigger state.
  • the connector 841 provided on the aerosol-generating article 1 or the carrier 8 is disconnected from the first contact in the trigger circuit 9 .
  • the electrical connection between the head 91 and/or the second contact 92 causes the trigger circuit 9 to open, the trigger state is immediately released, and the controller 32 can then perform the operation of disconnecting the power source 3 to provide power for the heater 2 to generate heat, so that the heating Device 2 stops heating.
  • Step 2 Move the aerosol-generating article 1 or the carrier 8 to the first position in the first containing cavity.
  • Step 2 This can be achieved manually.
  • Step 3 Trigger trigger circuit 9.
  • the method of triggering the trigger circuit 9 may include: detecting whether the aerosol-generating product or carrier reaches the first position through a position switch, and if it reaches the first position, triggering the trigger circuit 9; the position switch includes a magnetic switch components, elastic switch components, photoelectric sensor switch components or voice-activated switch components, etc.
  • the magnetic switch assembly includes a magnetic switch and a magnetic part.
  • the magnetic part is connected to the aerosol generating product 1 or the carrier 8.
  • the magnetic switch is connected to the second bracket 6.
  • the magnetic switch refers to a switching element controlled by a magnetic field signal.
  • the magnetic switch can be an electromagnetic switch, that is, a switch controlled by an electromagnet.
  • the magnetic component used in conjunction with the electromagnetic switch can be a magnetic conductor, such as a magnetic ring.
  • the magnetic switch can also be a proximity switch, which includes a magnet and a switch inside. In this case, the magnetic part can be a magnet.
  • the magnetic component does not need to be used, as long as the material of the carrier 8 is made of magnetic material (permanent magnet or soft magnet).
  • the position switch when the position switch includes an elastic switch component, when the aerosol-generating product 1 or the carrier 8 presses the elastic switch component, the switch is closed to connect the trigger circuit 9. When the aerosol-generating product 1 or the carrier 8 leaves, the elastic switch component is not pressed. When , the switch is disconnected, the trigger circuit 9 is disconnected, and the trigger is released.
  • the aerosol-generating product 1 or the carrier 8 is used to block or reflect the light beam to trigger the trigger circuit 9.
  • the receiving end and the transmitting end of the photoelectric sensor switch component can be fixed on the housing 4 When the receiving end receives the induction signal, it can directly connect the circuit between the heater 2 and the power source 3, or it can transmit the induction signal to the controller 32, and the controller 32 controls the heater 2 and the power source 3. Switch of the circuit between cells 31.
  • the voice-activated switch assembly is also fixed on the housing 4 or the bracket, and the circuit is controlled by sensing the sound coming in and out of the aerosol-generating product 1 or the carrier 8 .
  • Step 4 Heat the heater to heat the aerosol to generate the product.
  • step four the heater can work according to its preset working mode.
  • the aerosol generating device automatically turns on and then enters a standby state to wait for the user's command.
  • step five After the user has finished inhaling the aerosol-generating product, step five can be performed.
  • Step 5 Move the aerosol-generating product 1 or carrier 8 away from the first position.
  • step one when the aerosol-generating product 1 or the carrier 8 is far away from the first position, it at least constitutes one of the conditions for the triggered trigger circuit 9 to release the triggering state, so that when the aerosol-generating product 1 or the carrier 8 is far away from the first position, , the triggering state of the trigger circuit 9 is released. While triggering the trigger circuit 9 When the state is released, the heater 2 stops generating heat.
  • the aerosol-generating product 1 after the user has finished inhaling the aerosol-generating product 1, he directly pulls the aerosol-generating product 1 out of the aerosol-generating device, or when he pulls the aerosol-generating product 1 out of the aerosol generating device with the help of the carrier 8, the aerosol will be released.
  • the generating product 1 or the carrier 8 is far away from the first position, so that the heater 2 automatically stops heating during the process of pulling out the aerosol generating product 1. There is no need to manually shut down the heater 2, which is not only more convenient, but also more in line with the user's usage habits.
  • a method for controlling an aerosol-generating system including an aerosol-generating article 1 or a carrier 8 includes:
  • Step S1 Receive a trigger signal from the trigger circuit 9, where the trigger signal includes a first trigger signal used to represent when the aerosol-generating article 1 is located at a first position inside the aerosol-generating device, and a first trigger signal used to represent the separation of the aerosol-generating article 1 a second trigger signal at a first position inside the aerosol generating device;
  • Step S2 Determine the change event that switches the first trigger signal to the second trigger signal
  • Step S3 According to the change event, the heating of the heater 2 is stopped, so that the heater 2 stops heating the aerosol-generating product 1.
  • the trigger circuit is set inside the casing, and whether the triggering is released is related to the position of the aerosol generating product or carrier inside the casing.
  • the form of the surface of the aerosol generating device can effectively prevent users from accidentally touching and misoperating the heater when holding the aerosol generating device.
  • the aerosol generating device After the aerosol generating product is installed in the casing, its bottom is located at the comparison position in the casing, and the contact of the trigger circuit is set at the first position in the casing, and the first position is located above the comparison position. Under normal use, it can effectively prevent oil from aerosol-generating products and aerosols from infecting the contacts. It can also prevent residues from aerosol-generating products from falling or accumulating on the surface of the contacts and then mixing. The oil forms oil stains, thus ensuring that the trigger circuit maintains high sensitivity during long-term use, helping to improve the user's favorability.

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Abstract

一种气溶胶生成装置,包括:壳体(4);载体(8),其内部用于容纳气溶胶生成制品(1)的至少局部,载体(8)活动地设置在壳体(4)内部,且随着气溶胶生成制品(1)的插入和/或拔出而对应地设置在壳体(4)内的不同位置;加热器(2),通过安装座(10)保持在壳体(4)中,加热器(2)经配置至少局部可插入气溶胶生成制品(1)中;触发电路(9),包括设置在壳体(4)内的触头和设置在载体(8)上的连接件(841),其中触头的位置高于安装座(10)的位置;和控制器(32),被配置为根据触发电路(9)的连接状态而对应地控制加热器(2)的加热。

Description

气溶胶生成装置
相关申请的交叉参考
本申请要求于如下六件专利申请的优先权:
(1)、2022年7月20日提交中国专利局,申请号为202210872346.5,名称为“气溶胶生成装置”的中国专利申请;
(2)、2022年7月20日提交中国专利局,申请号为202221882887.8,名称为“气溶胶生成装置”的中国专利申请;
(3)、2022年8月19日提交中国专利局,申请号为202211001215.6,名称为“气溶胶生成装置”的中国专利申请;
(4)、2022年8月19日提交中国专利局,申请号为202222199171.4,名称为“气溶胶生成装置”的中国专利申请;
(5)、2022年11月09日提交中国专利局,申请号为202211399389.2,名称为“气溶胶生成装置”的中国专利申请;
(6)、2022年11月09日提交中国专利局,申请号为202222980746.6,名称为“气溶胶生成装置”的中国专利申请;
其全部内容通过引用结合在本申请中。
技术领域
本申请实施例涉及气溶胶产生技术领域,特别涉及气溶胶生成装置。
背景技术
现有的气溶胶生成装置通常包含加热器,加热器通过插入至气溶胶生成制品的内部来加热气溶胶生成制品,从而生成气溶胶,供用户使用或者吸食。
气溶胶生成装置中通常会设置有传感器或者检测电路来检测气溶胶生成制品是否插入,通常传感器或者检测电路通常设置在气溶胶生成制品的底部附近,容易受到气溶胶生成制品底部留出的烟液或者气雾的腐蚀,导致器件受损或者检测灵敏度降低。
申请内容
本申请实施例提供的一种气溶胶生成装置,包括:
壳体;
载体,其内部用于容纳所述气溶胶生成制品的至少局部,所述载体活动地设置在所述壳体内部,且随着所述气溶胶生成制品的插入和/或拔出而对应地设置在所述壳体内的不同位置;
加热器,通过安装座保持在所述壳体中,所述加热器经配置至少局部可插入所述气溶胶生成制品中;
触发电路,包括设置在所述壳体内的触头和设置在所述载体上的连接件,其中所述触头的位置高于所述安装座的位置;和
控制器,被配置为根据所述触发电路的连接状态而对应地控制所述加热器的加热。
以上气溶胶生成装置,加热器的至少局部可插入气溶胶生成制品中,且加热器通过安装座保持在壳体的内部。在正常使用的情况下,源自气溶胶生成制品和气溶胶的油液会向安装座汇聚,源自气溶胶生成制品的残渣会积累在安装座上,所以,触发电路的触头的位置高于用于安装座的位置的设计,可以有效地避免油液腐蚀触头,亦可避免源残渣与油液混合形成的油渍粘黏在触头的表面,因此,能够确保触发电路在长期使用的过程中保持较高的灵敏度,有助于提升用户的好感度。
附图说明
一个或多个实施例通过与之对应的附图中的图片进行示例性说明,这些示例性说明并不构成对实施例的限定,附图中具有相同参考数字标号的元件表示为类似的元件,除非有特别申明,附图中的图不构成比例限制。
图1是本申请一实施例所提供的气溶胶生成装置的示意图;
图2是本申请一实施例所提供的触发电路未导通的示意图;
图3是本申请一实施例所提供的触发电路导通的示意图;
图4是本申请一实施例所提供的载体在第一位置的局部示意图;
图5是本申请一实施例所提供的载体在第二位置的局部示意图;
图6是本申请一实施例所提供的载体与第一支架、盖元件的分解示意图;
图7是本申请一实施例所提供的载体与第一支架、盖元件的另一分解示意图;
图8是本申请一实施例所提供的气溶胶生成装置的局部剖视图;
图9是本申请一实施例所提供的气溶胶生成装置的局部剖视图;
图10是本申请一实施例所提供的管状部的剖视图;
图11是本申请一实施例所提供的气溶胶生成装置的局部示意图;
图12是本申请一实施例所提供的气溶胶生成装置的局部剖视图;
图13是本申请另一实施例所提供的气溶胶生成装置的局部剖视图;
图中:
1、气溶胶生成制品;
2、加热器;21、本体;22、底座;
3、功率源;31、电芯;32、控制器;
4、壳体;
5、盖元件;51、插入口;52、防尘盖;
6、第一支架;61、支架侧壁;62、支架底壁;621、贯通孔;622、让位
孔;
7、第二支架;
8、载体;81、第二容纳腔;82、底托;821、第一通孔;822、进气孔;
83、管状部;831、紧配部;8311、倒刺结构;84、限位部;841、连接件;842、管沿;
9、触发电路;91、第一触头;92、第二触头;93、处理器;A、触头;
10、安装座;101、保温空间;103、第一磁性件;104、第二磁性件;105、
第三磁性件。
具体实施方式
下面将结合本申请实施例中的附图,对本申请实施例中的技术方案进行清楚、完整地描述,显然,所描述的实施例仅是本申请的一部分实施例,而不是全部的实施例。基于本申请中的实施例,本领域普通技术人员在没有做出创造性劳动前提下所获得的所有其他实施例,都属于本申请保护的范围。
本申请中的术语“第一”、“第二”、“第三”仅用于描述目的,而不能理解为指示或暗示相对重要性或者隐含指明所指示的技术特征的数量或者次序。本申请实施例中所有方向性指示(诸如上、下、左、右、前、后……)仅用于解释在 某一特定姿态(如附图所示)下各部件之间的相对位置关系或者运动情况等,如果该特定姿态发生改变时,则该方向性指示也相应地随之改变。此外,术语“包括”和“具有”以及它们任何变形,意图在于覆盖不排他的包含。例如包含了一系列步骤或单元的过程、方法、系统、产品或设备没有限定于已列出的步骤或单元,而是可选地还包括没有列出的步骤或单元,或可选地还包括对于这些过程、方法、产品或设备固有的其它步骤或单元。
在本文中提及“实施例”意味着,结合实施例描述的特定特征、结构或特性可以包含在本申请的至少一个实施例中。在说明书中的各个位置出现该短语并不一定均是指相同的实施例,也不是与其它实施例互斥的独立的或备选的实施例。本领域技术人员显式地和隐式地理解的是,本文所描述的实施例可以与其它实施例相结合。
需要说明的是,当元件被称为“固定于”另一个元件,它可以直接在另一个元件上或者也可以存在居中的元件。当一个元件被认为是“连接”另一个元件,它可以是直接连接到另一个元件,或者其间可能同时存在一个或者多个居中元件。本文所使用的术语“垂直的”、“水平的”、“左”、“右”以及类似的表述只是为了说明的目的,并不表示是唯一的实施方式。
请参照图1,本申请的一实施例提供了一种气溶胶生成装置,该装置可用于加热气溶胶生成制品1,使气溶胶生成制品1挥发出气溶胶来,以供吸食。
在如图1所示的实施例中,气溶胶生成装置包括用于接收气溶胶生成制品1的容纳腔和用于加热气溶胶生成制品1的加热器2,还包括功率源3,功率源3用于为加热器2工作提供功率。
请参照图1和2,气溶胶生成装置具有插入口51,气溶胶生成制品1例如烟支通过插入口51可移除地接收在容纳腔内;加热器2至少一部分在容纳腔内沿轴向延伸,并在变化的磁场下通过电磁感应发热,或者在通电时通过电阻发热,或者在受激时向气溶胶生成制品1辐射红外线,进而使气溶胶生成制品1例如烟支受热,使气溶胶生成制品1的至少一种成分挥发,形成供抽吸的气溶胶;功率源3包括电芯31,电芯31为可充电的直流电芯,可以输出直流电流。在其他的实施例中,电芯31还可以为一次性电池,不可充电或无需对其进行充电。在其他实施例中,功率源3可以为有线电源,有线电源通过插头直接连接市电来为气溶胶生成装置供电。
在一可选的实施例中,电芯31提供的直流供电电压在约2.5V至约9.0V的范围内,电芯31可提供的直流电流的安培数在约2.5A至约20A的范围内。
功率可作为脉冲信号被供应到加热器2,传送到加热器2的功率的量可通过改变功率信号的占空比或脉冲宽度或脉冲幅度而调整。
气溶胶生成装置可以包括单个加热器2,可替代地,气溶胶生成装置可包括多于一个加热器2,该加热器2或该多个加热器2可被适当地布置以便最有效地加热气溶胶生成制品1,其中,多个加热器2可以构成对气溶胶生成制品1分段加热,多个加热器2中其中可以至少有两个加热器2具有不同的加热方式或加热温度或加热速度或加热持续时间或加热发生时间等,或者多个加热器中可以至少两个加热器具有相同的加热方式或加热温度或加热速度或加热持续时间或加热发生时间等。
加热器2可通过热传导加热气溶胶生成制品1。加热器2可以是至少部分与气溶胶生成制品1或气溶胶生成制品载体接触。
可替代地,来自加热器2的热量可通过导热元件传导到气溶胶生成制品1。
可替代的,加热器2可通过对流加热气溶胶生成制品1;或者,环境空气可在通过气溶胶生成制品1之前被其中至少一个加热器2加热;或者,加热器2可通过辐射加热气溶胶生成制品1。
在一个实施例中,加热器2可以具有一个或者多个,功率被供应到加热器2直到一个或多个加热器2达到大约200℃和440℃之间的温度,以便由气溶胶生成制品1产生气溶胶。
加热器2可包括外部加热器或内部加热器,如本文中所使用,术语“外部加热器”是指当组装包括气溶胶生成制品的气溶胶生成系统时定位在气溶胶生成制品外部的加热器。如本文中所使用,术语“内部加热器”是指当组装包括气溶胶生成制品的气溶胶生成系统时至少部分地定位在气溶胶生成制品内的加热器。
在一实施例中,加热器2可包括感受器。当在本文中使用时,术语“感受器”是指可以将电磁能量转换成热的材料。当位于波动电磁场内时,在感受器中引起的涡电流引起感受器的加热。
在此类实施例中,感受器被设计成与包括感应器的电操作气溶胶生成装置接合。感应器生成波动电磁场,以加热位于波动电磁场内的感受器。在使用时, 感受器位于由感应器生成的波动电磁场内。
当加热器2包括感受器时,气溶胶生成装置可以包括能够生成波动电磁场的感应器和连接到感应器的电源。感应器可包括生成波动电磁场的一个或多个线圈。一个或多个线圈可围绕感受器。
在一实施例中,气溶胶生成装置能够生成在1和30MHz之间,例如在2和10MHz之间,例如在5和7MHz之间的波动电磁场。在一实施例中,气溶胶生成装置能够生成具有在1和5kA/m之间,例如在2和3kA/m之间,例如为约2.5kA/m的场强(H场)的波动电磁场。
在一实施例中,感受器可以包括金属或碳。在一实施例中,感受器可包括铁磁性材料,例如铁素体、铁磁性钢或不锈钢。合适的感受器可为铝或包括铝。在一实施例中,感受器可由400系列不锈钢形成,400系列不锈钢例如410级或420级或430级不锈钢。当定位于具有类似频率和场强度值的电磁场内时,不同材料将耗散不同量的能量。因此,感受器的参数,例如材料类型、长度、宽度和厚度,可全部进行改变以提供已知电磁场内的所要功率消耗。
在一实施例中,可将感受器加热到超过200摄氏度的温度。合适的感受器可包括非金属芯体,其具有安置在非金属芯体上的金属层,例如形成于陶瓷芯体的表面上的金属迹线。
感受器可具有外保护层,例如包封所述感受器的陶瓷保护层或玻璃保护层。感受器可包括由玻璃、陶瓷或惰性金属形成的保护涂层,所述保护涂层形成于感受器的芯体外侧。
在一实施例中,加热器2可包括电阻加热器。合适的电阻材料包含但不限于:半导体,如掺杂陶瓷、导电陶瓷(例如二硅化钼)、碳、石墨、金属、金属合金以及由陶瓷材料和金属材料制成的复合材料。这类复合材料可包括掺杂或未掺杂的陶瓷。合适的掺杂陶瓷的实例包含掺杂碳化硅。合适的金属的实例包含钛、锆、钽和铂族金属。合适的金属合金的实例包含不锈钢、康铜(Constantan)、含镍合金、含钴合金、含铬合金、含铝合金、含钛合金、含锆合金、含铪合金、含铌合金、含钼合金、含钽合金、含钨合金、含锡合金、含镓合金、含锰合金以及含铁合金,以及基于镍、铁、钴的超级合金、不锈钢、基于铁铝的合金以及基于铁锰铝的合金。在复合材料中,电阻材料可视需要包埋于绝缘材料中、由绝缘材料包封或涂布或反过来,这取决于能量传递的动力学 和所需外部物理化学性质。加热器2可包括在两层惰性材料之间起隔离作用的金属蚀刻箔。在所述情况下,惰性材料可包括全聚酰亚胺或云母箔等。
在一实施例中,加热器2可包括红外电热涂层和基体,红外电热涂层形成在基体的表面上。红外电热涂层在通电情况下能够产生热能,进而生成一定波长的红外线,例如:8μm~15μm的远红外线。当红外线的波长与气溶胶形成基质的吸收波长匹配时,红外线的能量易于被气溶胶形成基质吸收。在本申请实施方式中,对红外线的波长不作限定,可以为0.75μm~1000μm的红外线,可选的为1.5μm~400μm的远红外线。
红外电热涂层可选的由远红外电热油墨、陶瓷粉末和无机粘合剂充分搅拌均匀后涂印在基体的外表面上,然后烘干固化一定的时间,红外电热涂层的厚度为30μm~50μm;当然,红外电热涂层还可以由四氯化锡、氧化锡、三氯化锑、四氯化钛以及无水硫酸铜按一定比例混合搅拌后涂覆到基体的外表面上;或者为碳化硅陶瓷层、碳纤维复合层、锆钛系氧化物陶瓷层、锆钛系氮化物陶瓷层、锆钛系硼化物陶瓷层、锆钛系碳化物陶瓷层、铁系氧化物陶瓷层、铁系氮化物陶瓷层、铁系硼化物陶瓷层、铁系碳化物陶瓷层、稀土系氧化物陶瓷层、稀土系氮化物陶瓷层、稀土系硼化物陶瓷层、稀土系碳化物陶瓷层、镍钴系氧化物陶瓷层、镍钴系氮化物陶瓷层、镍钴系硼化物陶瓷层、镍钴系碳化物陶瓷层或高硅分子筛陶瓷层中的一种;红外电热涂层还可以是现有的其他材料涂层。
在此类实施例中,加热器2还可以包括涂覆在红外电热涂层上的保护层和/或设置在红外电热涂层上的保护结构件。保护层可以为有机硅硅、聚四氟乙烯层、釉层中的一种或多种的组合,或者为其他耐高温材料制成的保护层。保护结构件可以为将气溶胶形成制品或吸烟制品与红外电热涂层分隔开的组件或者部件,保护结构件与红外电热涂层或者气溶胶形成制品之间可以存在间隙。保护层和/或保护结构件可避免例如气溶胶形成制品(例如,烟支)进出腔室造成的红外电热涂层的磨损。
气溶胶生成装置可选地是手持式气溶胶生成装置,方便携带。
此外,气溶胶生成装置包括控制器32、插入检测器和向用户传送关于气溶胶生成装置的信息的用户界面(例如图形显示器或LED指示灯的组合等)。
插入检测器可检测与加热器2在传热路径上或指定位置(如下文中所说的第一位置和/或第二位置)上接近的气溶胶生成制品1的存在和特性,且将气溶 胶生成制品1的存在的信号发送给控制器32。可以理解的是,插入检测器的提供是可选而非必要的。
控制器32控制用户界面以显示系统信息,例如电芯功率、温度、气溶胶生成制品的状态、抽吸口数、其它信息或其组合。可以理解的是,用户界面的提供是可选而非必要的。
控制器32电连接电芯31和加热器2,用于控制电芯31的电流、电压或电功率的输出等。
控制器32可包括可编程微处理器。在另一实施例中,控制器32可包括专用电子芯片,诸如现场可编程门阵列(FPGA)或特定用途集成电路(ASIC)。通常,能够提供能够控制加热器2的信号的任何装置可以与本文讨论的实施例一起使用。在一个实施例中,控制器32被构造成检测加热器2的实际温度相对于目标温度的温度变化速度,以检测表示用户抽吸事件。
控制器32可包括存储组件,存储组件可以包括存储器和/或缓存器。存储组件可被构造成记录检测的气流或用户抽吸的变化。存储组件可记录用户抽吸的计数或每次抽吸的时间。存储组件可还被构造成记录加热器2的温度和在每个抽吸期间供应的功率。被记录下的数据,可以在控制器32的调用下通过用户界面进行显示,或者通过其他输出接口进行输出显示,当被记录的抽吸口数达到气溶胶生成制品1预设的总抽吸口数时,控制器32可以复位重置,或者控制器32可以清零被记录的抽吸口数,或者控制器控制气溶胶生成装置关机,或者控制器控制功率源停止继续向加热器32提供功率,或者控制器32通过声、光、震动等提示用户气溶胶生成制品1已经达到抽吸极限等。
用户抽吸对于接下来的研究以及装置维修和设计可以是有用的。用户的抽吸口数数据可通过任何适当数据输出装置传输到外部存储器或处理装置。例如,气溶胶生成装置可包括连接到控制器32或存储器的无线电、蓝牙或连接到控制器32或存储器的通用串行总线(USB)插槽。可替代地,气溶胶生成装置可被构造成每当气溶胶生成装置经由适当数据连接再充电时将来自存储器的数据传输到电芯充电装置中的外部存储器。
进一步在可选的实施例中,气溶胶生成制品1可以采用加热时从可抽吸制品中释放的挥发化合物的含烟草的材料;或者也可以是能够加热之后适合于电加热发烟的非烟草材料。气溶胶生成制品1可以采用固体基质,包括香草叶、 烟叶、均质烟草、膨胀烟草中的一种或多种的粉末、颗粒、碎片细条、条带或薄片中的一种或多种;或者,气溶胶生成制品可以包含附加的烟草或非烟草的挥发性香味化合物,以在气溶胶生成制品受热时被释放。在一些可选的实施例中,气溶胶生成制品1制备成具有常规的香烟或雪茄的形状。
进一步在可选的实施例中,气溶胶生成制品1可被包含在发烟物品中。在操作期间,包含气溶胶生成制品1的发烟物品可被完全包含在气溶胶生成装置内。在这种情况下,用户可在气溶胶生成装置的嘴件上抽吸。嘴件可以是气溶胶生成装置的放置在用户的嘴中以便直接吸入由气溶胶生成制品或气溶胶生成装置产生的气溶胶的任何部分。气溶胶经由嘴件输送到用户的嘴中。可替代地,在操作期间,包含气溶胶生成制品1的发烟物品可被部分包含在气溶胶生成装置中。在这种情况下,用户可在发烟物品的嘴件上直接抽吸。
在如图1-3所示的实施例中,气溶胶生成装置包括壳体4、载体8、加热器2和触发电路9。壳体4内设置有第一容纳腔,载体8、加热器2均可容纳在第一容纳腔中。
在一实施例中,载体8内可以设置有第二容纳腔81,气溶胶生成制品1的至少局部能够可移除地容纳在第二容纳腔81中,载体8上可以设置有连接件841,且载体8可在壳体4内的第一位置和壳体4内的第二位置之间移动,连接件841可跟随其移动;在另一实施例中,载体8可以为片状或者块状,用于与气溶胶生成制品1的底部接触,以向上支撑气溶胶生成制品1;在另一实施例中,第一位置可以位于壳体4内部,第二位置可以位于壳体4的外部。
可以通过手持气溶胶生成制品1暴露在气溶胶生成装置外面的嘴件或者吸嘴等部位,将气溶胶生成制品1向上提拉,进而使气溶胶生成制品1带动载体8一起向上移动,即带动载体8由第一位置向第二位置移动。
在如图4-7和10所示的实施例中,载体8包括管状部83,管状部83界定第二容纳腔81的至少局部。管状部83的至少局部与气溶胶生成制品1过盈配合,通过过盈配合实现管状部83与气溶胶生成制品1之间的紧配连接,确保在手持气溶胶生成制品1将气溶胶生成制品1向上提拉时,气溶胶生成制品1带动载体8一起向上移动,确保载体8能够随着气溶胶生成制品1的插入和/或拔出而对应地设置在壳体4内的不同位置。
在一实施例中,可以参照图10,管状部83包括紧配部831,用于与气溶 胶生成制品1过盈配合并产生作用力;管状部83通过该作用力而随着气溶胶生成制品1的插入和/或拔出而对应地设置在壳体4内的不同位置。
紧配部831的至少局部可以由柔性材料比如硅胶等制成,在气溶胶生成制品1插入管状部83时,紧配部831与气溶胶生成制品1过盈配合,从而实现紧配连接并产生紧配作用力,如摩擦力或弹力等。紧配部831对气溶胶生成制品1施加的紧配作用力大于管状部83与支架或者壳体4之间的滑动摩擦力和管状部83的自身重力,从而能够拉动管状部83从第一位置向第二位置运动,同时该紧配作用力小于气溶胶生成制品1轴向的最大承受力,使得在提取气溶胶生成制品1时不至于拉扯断气溶胶生成制品1。
请参照图10,紧配部831包括沿管状部83的径向且向下倾斜延伸的倒刺结构8311,倒刺结构8311可以具有弹性,倒刺结构8311向下倾斜延伸的方向顺应气溶胶生成制品1插入管状部83的方向,可方便气溶胶生成制品1插入管状部83中,同时该方向与气溶胶生成制品1退出管状部83的方向相反,所以有助于阻碍气溶胶生成制品1退出管状部83,增加管状部83与气溶胶生成制品1之间的作用力。进一步确保在手持气溶胶生成制品1将气溶胶生成制品1向上提拉时,气溶胶生成制品1带动载体8一起向上移动。
在如图4-7所示的实施例中,载体8还包括设置在管状部83外围的限位部84和设置在管状部83下端的底托82。
至少气溶胶生成制品1中的可抽吸制品充分地容纳在第二容纳腔81中时,载体8的底托82接触并向上支撑气溶胶生成制品1的下端。第二位置可以为载体8的初始位置,在气溶胶生成制品1插入第二容纳腔81的过程中,或者在气溶胶生成制品1的下端向下抵接载体8的底托82时,气溶胶生成制品1可推动载体8由第二位置向第一位置移动。即,在一实施例中,通过气溶胶生成制品1推动载体8由第二位置向第一位置移动,直至到达第一位置。
在如图1所示的实施例中,加热器2为内部加热器,大体呈销钉或者针状或者令牌的形状等,其至少局部可插入至气溶胶生成制品1内。本体21可以具有大约12~19mm的长度,2.0~2.6mm的直径。其横截面可以是圆形、一字形、椭圆形、星芒形或多边形等。
在此类实施例下,载体8的底托82开设有第一通孔821,加热器2的至少局部可穿过第一通孔821,进而进入第二容纳腔82中,然后插入容纳在第二容 纳腔81中的气溶胶生成制品1中,以从气溶胶生成制品1的内部加热气溶胶生成制品1。
在进一步的一实施例中,可以参照图4-6,载体8的底部81还可以开设有进气孔822,空气可通过进气孔822进入第二容纳腔81中,进而从气溶胶生成制品1的下端进入气溶胶生成制品1中。
在进一步的一实施例中,可以参照图1和4-7,气溶胶生成装置还包括盖元件5,插入口51开设在盖元件5上,且插入口51与第一容纳腔连通,气溶胶生成制品1的至少局部可通过插入口51进入第一容纳腔中,进而进入第二容纳腔81中。
盖元件5上还可以设置有防尘盖52,在将气溶胶生成制品1移除气溶胶生成装置后,可以使防尘盖52遮盖插入口51,以防止尘埃从插入口51进入第一容纳腔和第二容纳腔81中。
在如图1和7所示的实施例中,防尘盖52为翻盖,与盖元件5转动连接,且可相对盖元件翻转180°,从而遮盖插入口51,或者暴露插入口51,防尘盖52和盖元件5可以相互磁吸,使得防尘盖52能够保持在使插入口51暴露的位置,或者保持在遮盖插入口51的位置。在其他实施例中,防尘盖52与盖元件5转动连接,且可平行于盖元件5旋转180°,从而遮盖插入口51,或者暴露插入口51。防尘盖52上可以具有向径向延伸的凸起部,凸起部延伸至壳体4的外侧,用户可通过对凸起部施加作用力使防尘盖51翻转或者旋转。在其他实施例中,防尘盖52可以是滑盖,可相对盖元件5滑动,从而遮盖或者暴露插入口51。
在一实施例中,可以如图1和4-7所示,气溶胶生成装置还包括第一支架6,第一支架6位于壳体4内且设置在载体8的外围,第一支架6位于盖元件5的下方。第一支架6可以包括支架侧壁61,支架侧壁61界定第一容纳腔的局部,载体8的至少局部可位于支架侧壁61的内侧;或者,载体8在第一位置和第二位置之间移动的过程中,其移动行程的至少局部发生在支架侧壁61的内侧。
在如图4和5所示的实施例中,载体8的限位部84与支架侧壁61滑动连接,通过该滑动连接,有助于保证载体8在第一位置和第二位置之间移动时移动的平稳性。可以使支架侧壁61的内表面为光滑地表面,以减少其与限位部 84之间的滑动摩擦力。支架侧壁61的内表面上可以设置有导轨,限位部84的至少局部可以与导轨配合,导轨用于限定限位部84相对支架侧壁61移动时的移动轨迹。当导轨包括直线导轨时,直线导轨沿第二容纳腔81的轴向延伸,直线导轨可防止载体8在移动时发生旋转。可以理解的是,导轨可以包括螺旋导轨,使得载体8的移动轨迹包括螺旋型。可以理解的是,导轨是可选而非必须的。
在一实施例中,可以参照图4-7,第一支架6还包括支架底壁62,支架底壁62上开设有贯通孔621,管状部83的至少局部可穿过贯通孔621,载体8在第一位置和第二位置之间移动的过程中,其移动行程的至少局部可发生在贯通孔621的内部。
在一实施例中,可以参照图4和5,贯通孔621的孔径小于限位部84的外径,或者限位部84的边缘与贯通孔621中轴线之间的最大距离,大于贯通孔621的孔壁与贯通孔621中轴线之间的最大距离,从而使得限位部84不能穿过贯通孔621,使得支架底壁62构成载体8相对壳体4移动的行程终点或者起点。
在如图1和4所示的实施例中,在载体8位于第一位置时,支架底壁62接触并可同时止挡限位部84,且此时载体8的底托82可以悬空设置,即载体8的底托82与安装座10之间可以无接触,载体8的底托82与安装座10之间可以具有间隙,该间隙被空气填充,并形成环绕插入部的保温空间101。保温空间101可以阻碍位于第二容纳腔81中加热器2释放的热量向安装座10所在方向散失。同时保温空间101可以收集和存储源自气溶胶生成制品1和气溶胶的油液,以及收集和存储源自气溶胶生成制品1掉落的残渣,从而可以进一步降低油液和残渣过多而向上侵染触头的风险。
壳体4上具有进气口(未图示),壳体4内具有连通进气口和进气孔822的进气通道(未图示),保温空间101构成进气通道的一部分。保温空间101中的空气可以被位于第二容纳腔81中加热器2释放的热量加热,从而形成热空气,热空气通过载体8底托82的进气孔822进入第二容纳腔81中,进而进入气溶胶生成制品1中,从而有助于降低加热器2的能量损耗。
可以参照图4和5,限位部84可以包括管沿842,管沿842可以与管状部83一体注塑成型,管沿842位于管状部83的外围,其径向边缘至少局部可以与支架侧壁61滑动接触,其轴向的上表面可以面向盖元件5,或者其轴向的上 表面的至少局部可以与盖元件5接触。管沿842可以为环形,环绕管状部83至少一圈。当然,管沿842还可以为弧形、“匚”形或者“C”形等形状。
在一实施例中,可以参照图5,在载体8位于第二位置时,限位部84的管沿842可接触盖元件5,并被盖元件5止挡,防止载体8沿原行进方向继续行进。
在如图1所示的实施例中,壳体4内还设置有第二支架7,第二支架7界定第一容纳腔的局部,在载体8的行程轨迹中,载体8的至少局部可处于第二支架7界定的第一容纳腔中。在载体8处于第一位置时,载体8的局部处于第二支架7界定的第一容纳腔中。在载体8处于第二位置时,载体的局部仍可以处于第二支架7界定的第一容纳腔中,但不以此为限。
为了减小载体8在第一容纳腔中移动的阻力,可以使管状部83的外径小于与第二支架7的内径,从而在相对第二支架7移动的过程中,管状部83与第二支架7之间因无接触而无摩擦力。
请参照图1,第二支架7设置在管状部83的至少局部的外围,第二支架可以由隔热材料制成,例如PAEK类材料、PI材料或者PBI材料中的至少一种,其中,PAEK类材料包括PEEK、PEKK或PEK材料。从而第二支架7可对管状部83所处环境进行保温和隔热。
在加热器2的至少局部位于管状部83内部,以确保能够插入气溶胶生成制品1中,进而从气溶胶生成制品1的内部加热气溶胶生成制品1的实施例中,第二支架7环绕加热器2的至少局部,从而由隔热材料制成的第二支架7可对加热器2进行保温,有助于降低加热器2的能耗。
触发电路9设置在第二支架7的外围,利用第二支架7的保温、隔热功能,可以防止触发电路9在加热器2发热时处于高温环境中,从而可以有效地减缓与触发电路9中的导线的老化速度,防止触头和与触头电连接或通讯的控制器32、处理器93被高温干扰。
为了在颠簸、抖动、颠倒等情况下使载体8能够保持在第一位置,气溶胶生成装置还包括保持元件,用于将载体8保持在第一位置,以确保气溶胶生成制品1能够随载体8定位在气溶胶生成装置中。
在一实施例中,可以参照图7和8,保持元件包括第一磁性件103和第二磁性件104,第一磁性件103设置在载体8上,第二磁性件104可以设置第二 支架7上。在载体8位于或靠近第一位置时,第一磁性件103与第二磁性件104相互磁吸。第一磁性件103与第二磁性件104之间的磁吸力可以将容纳有气溶胶生成制品1的载体8保持在第一位置。
请参照图7,管沿842上具有一个或者多个第一安装孔,每一第一安装孔中安装有一个或者多个第一磁性件103。
为了使载体8与第二支架7之间的磁力均匀,第一磁性件103与第二磁性件104数量相同且均具有多个,多个第一磁性件103对称地布置在管沿842上。第二磁性件104与第一磁性件103一一对应地设置。
为了方便将新的气溶胶生成制品1插入载体8中的第二容纳腔81中,在一实施例中,可以参照图6和7,气溶胶生成装置还包括保持元件,该保持元件可以将载体8保持在第二位置,以等待新的气溶胶生成制品1插入,在新的气溶胶生成制品1插入时,新的气溶胶生成制品1在插入载体8的过程中,或者在插入载体8后,可以推动载体8由第二位置向第一位置移动,即保持元件可以解除载体8保持在第二位置,使得载体8可以离开第二位置。
在一实施例中,保持元件可以包括第一磁性件103和第三磁性件105,第一磁性件103可以设置在管沿842上,第三磁性件105可以设置在盖元件5上。在载体8位于或靠近第二位置时,第一磁性件103与第三磁性件105相互磁吸。第一磁性件103与第三磁性件105之间的磁吸力属于载体8由第一位置向第二位置移动的助力。
为了载体8与盖元件5之间的磁力均匀,第一磁性件103与第三磁性件105数量相同且均具有多个,多个第一磁性件103对称地布置在管沿842上。第三磁性件104与第一磁性件103一一对应地设置。
在一实施例中,第一磁性件103和第三磁性件105可以均为永磁体,或者均为电磁铁,或者一者为电磁铁,一者为永磁体;在一实施例中,第一磁性件103可以为永磁体或者电磁铁,第三磁性件105可以为可被电磁铁和永磁体吸引的磁性件,如铁质件等;在一实施例中,第三磁性件105可以为永磁体或者电磁铁,第一磁性件103可以为可被电磁铁和永磁体吸引的磁性件,如铁质件等。
在一实施例中,触发电路9包括触头,触头用于与连接件841接触或者感应(如磁感应、光电感应等)。在触头与连接件841接触或者感应时,触发电 路9可产生第一触发信号,在触头与连接件841脱离或者感应减弱时,触发电路9可产生第二触发信号。
触头可以设置在第一位置,使得载体8或连接件841在接近或者到达第一位置时,触发电路9触发,并产生第一触发信号,同时气溶胶生成制品1的底部处于壳体4中的对照位置,即,在气溶胶生成制品1的底部处于壳体4中的对照位置时,触发电路9被触发,并发出第一触发信号。
第一位置位于对照位置的上方,相对对照位置,第一位置更加靠近插入口51。从而使得,源自气溶胶生成制品1和气溶胶的油液在自身重力的作用下,主要向对照位置或对照位置以下的位置汇聚,源自气溶胶生成制品1的固体残渣在自身重力的作用下,向对照位置或对照位置以下的位置沉积。从而,使得位于第一位置的触头可以免于被油液腐蚀、免于被残渣遮挡或免于被油液和残渣混合形成的油渍覆盖,确保触头保持灵敏度。
在一实施例中,载体8完全位于第一容纳腔中,在载体8位于第一位置和第二位置时,载体8均未超出第一容纳腔,以避免被加热器2加热成高温的载体8因为局部位于第一容纳腔之外而烫伤用户。
在一实施例中,可以参照图1和9,加热器2为内部加热器,在载体8位于所述第一位置时,加热器2的至少局部穿过设置载体8底部的第一通孔821从而位于第二容纳腔81中。
在进一步地实施例中,在载体8位于第二位置时,加热器2的局部仍位于第二容纳腔81中。即,载体8在由第一位置移动至第二位置的过程中,加热器2的一部分始终插入在气溶胶生成制品1中;或者,载体8由第一位置至第二位置的行程在第二容纳腔81的轴向上的长度小于加热器2插入气溶胶生成制品1的深度;或者,在第二容纳腔81的轴向上,载体8由第一位置至第二位置的行程较短,使得在第二容纳腔81的轴向上,第一容纳腔可以具有较小的长度,有助于缩小气溶胶生成装置的占用空间;或者,在第二容纳腔81的轴向上,载体8由第一位置至第二位置的行程满足,在载体8由第一位置移动至第二位置时,足以破除其内的气溶胶生成制品1与加热器2之间的黏粘,使得提拉气溶胶生成制品1时顺畅而不会使气溶胶生成制品1断裂。
在一实施例中,加热器2为外部加热器,可以设置在载体8上,或者可以设置在载体8外围。
在一实施例中,上述的连接件841可以设置在气溶胶生成制品1上,当气溶胶生成制品1插入至壳体4内部的第一位置时,连接件841可以接触触头,使得触发电路9触发。在此类实施例中,若加热器为外部加热器,则气溶胶生成装置可以无需设置载体。在此类实施例中,若加热器为内部加热器,气溶胶生成装置可以仍设置有载体,载体主要起帮助气溶胶生成制品与内部加热器分离,防止气溶胶生成制品因为气溶胶生成制品与内部加热器之间的黏粘,而在分离的过程中断裂。
在一实施例中,可以参照图1,气溶胶生成装置还包括安装座10,加热器2固定在安装座10上,安装座10用于将加热器2保持在壳体4中。加热器2为内部加热器,包括固定部和插入部,固定部嵌入安装座10中,从而与安装座10相互固定,插入部位于第一容纳腔中,且插入部的至少局部可位于第二容纳腔81的中心。
请参照图9,触头的设置位置高于安装座10的位置,安装座10所处的位置可以构成上文中所述的对照位置。在进一步的实施例中,连接件841位于第一位置时,触头的位置或连接件841的位置高于加热器2的插入部的最高点,以避免触头或连接件841在加热器2的温度过高。
在此类实施例中,触发电路9可以包括压力传感器、光电传感器、接触传感器、距离传感器、磁感应传感器或者形变传感器等用于在连接件841接触或者靠近触头时,即能够检测气溶胶生成制品1或载体8到达第一位置的传感器。
在触发电路9包括接触传感器的实施例中,接触传感器可通过触头与连接件841接触来形成第一触发信号,可通过触头与连接件841由接触切换为脱离来形成第二触发信号。
在触发电路9包括接触传感器的一实施例中,载体8上设置的第一磁性件103与第二支架7设置的第二磁性件1044之间的相互磁吸,有助于使触头与连接件841在颠簸、抖动、颠倒等情况下保持连接。
在触发电路9包括接触传感器的一实施例中,触头与连接件841之间的接触可以为弹性接触,弹性接触有利于增加触头与连接件841之间接触的稳定性。
在触头与连接件841弹性接触时,触头与连接件841至少其一发生弹性压缩或拉伸。在一实施例中,可以参照图7-9,触头可以包括弹针或弹片,因而触头具有弹性。在一实施例中,可以参照图11和12,连接件841可以包括弹 针或弹片,因而连接件841具有弹性。
在一实施例中,在触头与连接件841弹性接触时,触头与连接件841之间的弹性恢复力的方向,与载体8由第一位置向第二位置移动的行程轨迹方向一致,使得该弹力成为载体8由第一位置向第二位置移动的助力,有助于载体8脱离第一位置向第二位置运动。
在进一步的实施例中,在第一位置时,载体8上设置的第一磁性件103与第二支架7设置的第二磁性件1044之间的相互磁吸力,大于触头与连接件841弹性接触时的弹性恢复力,从而在第一磁性件103与第二磁性件1044之间的相互磁吸下,载体8能够保持在第一位置。
然而,将载体8保持在第一位置的磁吸力,属于载体8由第一位置向第二位置移动的阻力。所以,在一实施例中,可以通过增加施加在气溶胶生成制品1上的向上的提拉力来向上提拉气溶胶生成制品1,并以此带动载体8由第一位置向第二位置移动;在另一实施例中,可以使第一磁性件103和第二磁性件104至少其一为电磁铁,从而可以通过控制电磁铁,使得在提拉气溶胶生成制品1前,使第一磁性件103与第二磁性件104之间的磁吸力减弱或者消失。在一实施例中,第二磁性件104为电磁铁,第一磁性件103为可被电磁铁吸引的磁性件,如铁质件等。在另一实施例中,第一磁性件103为电磁铁,第二磁性件104为可被电磁铁吸引的磁性件,如铁质件等。在又一实施例中,第一磁性件103和第二磁性件104可以均为电磁铁。
其中,在第一磁性件103和第二磁性件104均为电磁铁的实施例中,可以改变第一磁性件103或第二磁性件104产生的磁场方向,从而使得第一磁性件103与第二磁性件104相斥,使得第一磁性件103与第二磁性件104之间的排斥力成为载体8由第一位置向第二位置移动的助力,当该助力足够大,或者当第一磁性件103和第二磁性件104之间的排斥力以及触头和连接件841与载体8之间的弹性恢复力之和足够大时,则可以使载体8自动地由第一位置向第二位置移动,实现自动地将载体8和气溶胶生成制品1向上推送,使得气溶胶生成制品1与加热器2发生相互分离的运动,破除气溶胶生成制品1与内部加热器之间的黏粘,然后再手持气溶胶生成制品1将其向上提拉,在黏粘已经破除的前提下提拉气溶胶生成制品1,可以确保气溶胶生成制品1顺利地从气溶胶生成装置中提出,可以防止在提拉气溶胶生成制品1时,气溶胶生成制品1断 裂。
本申请将会列举接触传感器可能的两种形态来进行具体说明。
接触传感器的第一种形态,可以参照图2和3,触头包括第一触头91和第二触头92,第一触头91和第二触头92相互间隔,在第一触头91和第二触头92未电连接时,触发电路9开路。
连接件841为导电连接件,可以由导电金属、石墨等制成,在载体8位于第一位置时,连接件841同时电连接第一触头91和第二触头92,第一触头91通过导电连接件841与第二触头92导通,形成触发回路,并使得触发电路9产生第一触发信号;在载体8脱离第一位置时,连接件841至少脱离第一触头91或第二触头92,致使第一触头91和第二触头92之间的电连接断开,使得触发回路断开,触发电路9产生第二触发信号。
在触发电路9为第一形态的一实施例中,电芯31通过触发电路9电连接加热器2,两个触头中的一个触头通过导线电连接加热器2的一端,另一个触头通过另一导线电连接电芯31,电芯31电连接加热器2的另一端。在第一触头91和第二触头92通过导电连接件841相互导通时,第一触发信号形成,电芯31、触发电路9、导电连接件841和加热器2可以形成闭合回路,从而电芯31可以为加热器2提供其加热气溶胶生成制品1所需的功率或者电能;在第一触头91和第二触头92因导电连接件841脱离而相互断开时,电芯31、触发电路9、导电连接件841和加热器2之间的回路为开路,即第二触发信号形成,从而电芯31停止为加热器2提供其加热气溶胶生成制品1所需的功率或者电能,使得加热器2自动停止加热。即在本实施例中,电芯31为加热器2提供电功率或者电能时,电芯31、导电连接件841与加热器2串联。
在触发电路9为第一形态的一实施例中,控制器32通过触发电路9电连接加热器2,电芯31通过控制器32为加热器2提供电流或电压,在本实施例中,控制器32可以对电芯31的输出电压或电流进行调频或者调幅后再输入加热器2,所以控制器32可以根据加热器2的加热曲线或者来自加热器2的温度反馈,来控制对加热器2的输入电压或电流,以对加热器2的发热温度进行调控,或者控制器32可用于使输入加热器2的电压为恒压,或者控制器2可用于使输入加热器2的电流为恒流,通过恒压或者恒流使加热器2在至少一个时间段内功率稳定。
两个触头中的一个触头通过导线电连接加热器2的一端,另一个触头通过另一导线电连接控制器32,控制器32电连接加热器2的另一端。在第一触头91和第二触头92通过导电连接件841相互导通时,第一触发信号形成,控制器32、触发电路9和加热器2可以形成闭合回路,从而控制器32可以为加热器2提供其加热气溶胶生成制品1所需的功率或者电能。在第一触头91和第二触头92因导电连接件841脱离而相互断开时,控制器32、触发电路9、导电连接件841和加热器2之间的回路为开路,即第二触发信号形成,从而控制器32停止为加热器2提供其加热气溶胶生成制品1所需的功率或者电能,使得加热器2自动停止加热。即在本实施例中,控制器32、加热器2与导电连接件841串联。
在触发电路9为第一形态的一实施例中,控制器32构成电芯31为加热器2提供电能的供电电路的开关电路。触发电路9电连接控制器32,并且触发电路9可以与控制器32通信,控制器32可以接受触发电路9产生的第一触发信号和第二触发信号。第一触头91和第二触头92通过导电连接件841导通时,触发电路9产生第一触发信号,在控制器32接受到第一触发信号时,控制电芯31按照预设的加热曲线或根据加热器2的温度反馈等对加热器2输出电流或电压;因载体8脱离第一位置,使得导电连接件841与第一触头91和第二触头92二者至少之一断开连接时,触发电路9产生第二触发信号,在控制器32接受到第二触发信号时,控制电芯31停止为加热器2输出电流或电压。
在触发电路9为第一形态的一实施例中,可以参照图2和3,触发电路9包括用于感应触头被连接件841接触,并基于该接触产生第一触发信号和基于该接触解除产生第二触发信号的处理器93,处理器93与控制器32电连接,以将第一触发信号和第二触发信号传递给控制器32。
请参照图2和3,第一触头91通过第一导线电连接处理器93,第二触头92通过第二导线电连接处理器93。
第一导线、第二导线和处理器93均设置在第二支架7的外围,通过第二支架对第一导线、第二导线和处理器93隔热,防止第一导线和第二导线被加热器2产生的高温损坏,同时也有利于降低第一导线和第二导线的老化速度。
在触发电路9为第一形态的一实施例中,触头直接通过导线电连接控制器32。具体的,第一触头91可通过第一导线电连接控制器32的一个接口,第二 触头92通过第二导线电连接控制器32的另一个接口。控制器32可直接通过检查第一触头91与第二触头92之间的电压或者电流或者电阻等来判断第一触头91与第二触头92是否相互导通,进而在第一触头91与第二触头92导通时形成第一触发信号,在第一触头91与第二触头92由导通变为断开时形成第二触发信号。
在一实施例中,控制器32可以基于第一触发信号切换为第二触发信号的变更事件,控制电芯31停止为加热器2供电,使得加热器2自动停止加热。
在进一步的一实施例中,触发电路9产生第一触发信号所需的触发状态可以是瞬时触发状态,在第一触头91和第二触头92通过连接件841导通的瞬间,第一触发信号形成,控制器32可在接受第一触发信号后控制启动电芯31为加热器2提供功率,使加热器2发热。
在进一步的一实施例中,触发电路9产生第一触发信号所需的触发状态可以是持续触发状态,触发电路9在第一触头91和第二触头92通过连接件841导通持续一定时长后,以确保该触发是正常触发,非误触发,才形成第一触发信号,控制器32根据接收的第一触发信号控制启动电芯31为加热器2提供功率,使加热器2发热。
在进一步的一实施例中,第一触头91和第二触头92之间通过连接件841的电连接一旦解除,或者解除状态持续预设时长后,即产生第二触发信号,控制器32根据接收的第二触发信号可立刻或者延迟适当时间控制电芯31停止为加热器2提供功率。
在进一步的一实施例中,控制器32在接受第一触发信号后,气溶胶生成装置自动开机,并进入待机状态,然后可通过设置在气溶胶生成装置外部的按键、显示屏、触摸屏等人机交互界面对气溶胶生成装置输入命令,使气溶胶生成装置或者使加热器2按照预设地工作模式工作。由于触发电路9设置在壳体4内,连接件841须在壳体4内对触发电路9进行触发,从而能够有效地防止气溶胶生成装置在被误触碰时开机或者启动加热器2,同时也能防止儿童在不被允许的情况下启用气溶胶生成装置。
在进一步的一实施例中,加热器2的工作模式可以包括第一模式,第一模式为预热模式,加热器2按照第一模式工作的最高加热温度小于使气溶胶生成制品1产生气溶胶的温度。在第一模式下,功率源3向加热器2提供较低的功 率,从而加热器2对气溶胶生成制品1进行预热和保温。在控制器2接收到触发电路9产生的第一触发信号后,加热器2可以率先采用第一模式工作,例如,在控制器2接收到触发电路9产生的第一触发信号后,控制器2控制电芯31对加热器2低功率输出,使加热器2自动采用低温发热,来预热气溶胶生成制品1,直到控制器32获得改变工作模式的命令,或者直到预热持续时间达到预设时长,从而控制器32自动控制改变工作模式。
在进一步的一实施例中,加热器2的工作模式还可以包括第二模式,加热器2按照第二模式工作的加热温度高于按照第一模式工作的加热温度。在第一模式持续预设时间后,或者在控制器32接到控制命令时,加热器2可以由第一模式切换至第二模式进行工作。在第二模式下,功率源3向加热器2提供较高的功率,加热器2按照第二模式工作的加热温度可以使气溶胶生成制品1产生气溶胶。
在第二模式前设置第一模式,可以缩短当需要产生气溶胶时用户的等待时间,有助于提高用户的体验感。当然,在一些实施例中,在触发电路9触发时,加热器2可以率先采用第二模式工作。可以理解的是,第一模式是可选而非必须的。
在触发电路9为第一形态的一实施例中,可以参照图4和5,限位部84的局部由连接件841构成,连接件841设置在管状部82的外围,其径向边缘至少局部可以与第一支架6的支架侧壁61滑动接触,其轴向的下表面可以面向支架底壁62,或者其轴向的下表面的至少局部可以与第一支架6支架底壁62接触。连接件841可以为环形,环绕管状部83至少一圈。当然,连接件841还可以为弧形、“匚”形或者“C”形等形状。
连接件841可与管沿842固定连接,连接件841可以通过管沿842保持在管状部83的外围。
可以理解的是,连接件841和管沿842至少二者之一的径向边缘与支架侧壁61滑动接触。
可以参照图5、6和8,第一支架6的支架底壁62上开设有让位孔622,供第一触头91和第二触头92穿过。第二支架7可以独立于第一支架6设置在壳体4的内部,且处于第一支架6之外。
在一实施例中,第一触头91和第二触头92固定在第二支架7上,可以参 照图9,第二支架7包括环绕管状体83外围的筒和设置在该筒外围的支撑部,触头固定在支撑部上,从而触头位于筒的外围,筒可以隔绝加热器2的温度,防止高温干扰或者影响触头的工作和寿命。
从而,第一触头91和第二触头92可以穿过让位孔622进入第一支架7中,并在载体8位于或者靠近第一位置时,抵接限位部84上的连接件841,使触发电路9导通。让位孔622的数量可以为两个,分别用于供第一触头91和第二触头92穿过。让位孔622的数量可以只有一个,同时供第一触头91和第二触头92穿过。
在另一实施例中,未图示,第一触头和第二触头固定在第二支架上,导电连接件上具有第一凸起部和第二凸起部,第一凸起部和第二凸起部可以穿出让位孔,或者填充让位孔,从而在载体位于或者靠近第一位置时,第一凸起部和第二凸起部分别抵接设置在第二支架上的第一触头和第二触头。
在另一实施例中,未图示,触头固定在第一支架上,例如固定在支架底壁上,从而在载体向第一位置移动时,限位部或者连接件在第一支架中运动时,连接件可以在第一支架内部与触头接触,从而可以无需设置上述的让位孔。
为了确保触发电路9触发时,连接件841与第一触头91和第二触头92之间的连接稳定,在一实施例中,触发电路9触发时,连接件841与第一触头91和第二触头92弹性抵接。通过弹性抵接,使得连接件841与第一触头91和第二触头92紧密接触。因此,连接件841的至少局部具有弹性;或者,第一触头91和第二触头92具有弹性;或者,连接件841、第一触头91和第二触头92均具有弹性。
在连接件841与触头之间的连接为弹性抵接时,第一位置为一个可以上下浮动的位置,连接件841与触头接触后一起移动的位置也可属于第一位置。
在一实施例中,如图7-9所示,第一触头91和/或第二触头92包括弹针或弹片,通过弹针或者弹片提供与连接件841抵接时的弹性。
使触头设置在第一位置,高出对照位置,可以防止油液、油渍粘附在弹针中弹簧上,或者粘附在弹片上,使得弹簧或者弹片弹性降低,甚至失去弹性。
为了载体8能够保持在第一位置,以在颠簸、抖动、颠倒等情况下维持连接件841与第一触头91和第二触头92之间的连接,从而维持触发电路9保持触发状态,气溶胶生成装置还包括保持元件,用于将载体8保持在第一位置。
第一磁性件103与第二磁性件104之间的磁吸力可以将容纳有气溶胶生成制品1的载体8保持在第一位置,并且能够维持连接件841与第一触头91和第二触头92之间良好的连接,可以使得连接件841与第一触头91和第二触头92连接时,第一触头91和/或第二触头92处于弹性压缩状态,或者连接件841处于弹性压缩状态。
在一实施例中,可以参照图7-9,第一触头91和/或第二触头92施加到载体8的弹力的方向,与载体8由第一位置向第二位置移动的行程轨迹方向一致,使得该弹力成为载体8由第一位置向第二位置移动的助力,同时成为将载体8保持在第一位置的阻力。第一磁性件103与第二磁性件104之间的磁吸力可以克服上述弹力,使载体8保持在第一位置,使触发电路9保持触发。
当需要向上提拉气溶胶生成制品1,使气溶胶生成制品1做脱离气溶胶生成装置的运动时,可以通过使电磁铁产生的磁场减小或者消失,来减小载体8由第一位置向第二位置移动的阻力。
在一实施例中,沿第二容纳腔81的轴向,第一触头91和/或第二触头92施加到载体8的弹力大于载体8的自身重力。
在进一步地实施例中,第一触头91和/或第二触头92施加到载体8的弹力可以不小于载体8的自身重力和气溶胶生成制品1的自身重力之和,使得在第一磁性件103和第二磁性件104之间的磁吸力消失后,或者在保持元件对载体8的锁定解除后,第一触头91和/或第二触头92施加到载体8的弹力可以使载体8自动脱离第一位置向第二位置移动,实现自动地将气溶胶生成制品1向上推送。如果加热器2为内部加热器,载体8脱离第一位置向第二位置移动时,可以使得气溶胶生成制品1与加热器2发生相互分离的运动,破除气溶胶生成制品1与内部加热器2之间的黏粘。
在一实施例中,由于第一触头91和/或第二触头92施加到载体8的弹力的方向,与载体8由第一位置向第二位置移动的行程轨迹方向一致,所以,在载体8由第二位置向第一位置移动的过程中,在载体8到达第一位置之前,载体8上的连接件841已经与第一触头91和第二触头92连接,使得在载体8到达第一位置前,触发电路9已经触发。
在一实施例中,可以参照图7,触发电路9可以电连接控制器32,触发电路9可以在连接件841与第一触头91和第二触头92电连接时,立刻向控制器 32发出反馈信号,控制器32根据该反馈信号,控制功率源3向加热器2输出功率,从而触发电路9构成功率源3与加热器2电连接的开关或触发控制元件。或者,触发电路9可以在连接件841与第一触头91和第二触头92电连接持续预设时间后,再向控制器32发出反馈信号,即在连接件841与第一触头91和第二触头92电连接稳定后,再向控制器32发出反馈信号,控制器32根据该反馈信号,控制功率源3向加热器2输出功率。载体8在连接件841与第一触头91和第二触头92电连接的持续预设时间中,可到达第一位置并停留在第一位置。
在一实施例中,第一触头91和第二触头92通过导线直接与控制器32电连接,从而构成触发电路9,控制器32可直接检测第一触头91和第二触头92之间的连通情况,比如通过判断第一触头91和第二触头92之间的电压,来判断第一触头91和第二触头92是否被连接件841连通,或者通过判断第一触头91和第二触头92之间的某一电压水平持续时间,来判断载体是否到达第一位置,从而启动气溶胶生成装置,或者控制加热器2进入相应的工作模式。
在一实施例中,在向上提拉气溶胶生成制品1的过程中,气溶胶生成制品1与载体8的壁之间摩擦力或者夹持力使得载体8跟随气溶胶生成制品1一起移动,从而载体8在提取气溶胶生成制品1的过程中,可以由第一位置向第二位置移动,并且在第二位置时,因被盖元件5止挡,从而停止沿气溶胶生成制品1的行进方向继续行进。
不同于第一种形态,在本申请提及的接触传感器的第二种形态中,可以参照图11和12,接触传感器包括行程开关,触头构成行程开关的触碰部,在触碰部被触碰时或者在触碰部被连接件841触碰时,触发电路9产生第一触发信号,在触碰部由被触碰切换为未被触碰时触发电路9产生第二触发信号,或者在触碰部由被连接件841触碰切换为未被连接件841触碰时触发电路9产生第二触发信号。
在触发电路9为第二形态的一实施例中,触头的位置高于上文中提及的对照位置/安装座的位置,以防止触头被源自气溶胶生成制品1的油液和残渣污染或者遮挡,有助于确保触发电路9的灵敏度,也有助于防止连接件841与触头触碰时在油污的作用下相互粘黏,从而导致难以分离。
在触发电路9为第二形态的一实施例中,触头和连接件841均位于第二支 架7的外围,通过第二支架的隔热作用,可以防止高温干扰触头工作,有助于延长触头和触发电路9的寿命。
在触发电路9为第二形态的一实施例中,在载体8移动至位于第一位置或接近第一位置时,连接件841与触头发生触碰,在载体8远离第一位置时,连接件841与触头之间的触碰消失。在一实施例中,可以使触头仅在连接件841的触碰下产生第一触发信号。可以理解的是,在其他的一些实施例中,限位部的局部可以通过让位孔凸伸出,以在载体由第二位置向第一位置运动时,向下挤压连接件,使连接件向下行进的同时,使与连接件关联的弹性件发生弹性形变。
在一实施例中,可以参照图11和12,连接件841可以固定在第二支架7上且可以具有竖直设置的弹针结构,其上端可以通过让位孔622,从而在载体8位于或者接近第一位置时与载体8上的限位部84抵接,进而在限位部84向下抵接的作用下,向下位移,最后触碰触头,从而使得触发电路9产生第一触发信号。在连接件841向下位移的过程中,与之关联的弹性件如弹簧发生弹性形变,如该弹簧被向下拉伸等。在载体8远离第一位置,向第二位置移动时,限位部84对连接件841的压制解除,在弹性恢复力的作用下,连接件841自动复位,从而使得连接件841脱离触碰触头,使得触发电路9产生第二触发信号。
在另一实施例中,未图示,连接件可以固定在限位部上,并能够穿出让位孔,从而在载体位于或者接近第一位置时跟随载体向下运动,最终与触头抵接,使得触发电路产生第一触发信号。在载体8远离第一位置,向第二位置移动时,连接件脱离触头,从而对触头的触碰解除,使得触发电路产生第二触发信号。
在本申请提供的一实施例中,触发电路9包括光电传感器,触头构成光电传感器的探测部,探测部可以发射和/或接受可见光或红外光等,处理器93或者控制器32通过处理和分析探测部接收的可见光或红外光等,判断载体8/气溶胶生成制品1是否达到第一位置,若达到第一位置,触发电路9则发出第一触发信号,若离开第一位置,触发电路9则发出第二触发信号。
可以参照图13,第二支架7包括环绕管状体83外围的筒,该筒对应触头的位置开设有视窗,该视窗构成透光区,允许光线透射过,使得触头发出的光可以透过从而照射在载体8/气溶胶生成制品1上,或者使得被载体8/气溶胶生成制品1发射或者反射的光可以透过,从而被触头接收。在一实施例中,该视 窗可以为通孔或者缺口,在另一实施例中,该视窗包括透光材料如透明玻璃等,透光材料相对与通孔或者缺口的优点包括:使得源自气溶胶生成制品1的气溶胶不能穿过第二支架7,有助于触头保持清洁和高灵敏度,同时第二支架7可以被伸入其内部的清洁工具如毛刷清洁,从而能够及时取出粘附在透光材料上的油污。
在一实施例中,载体8/气溶胶生成制品1上可以具有能够发光或者反射光的标识或者标签,当载体8位于第一位置时,该标识或者标签可正对视窗,使得其发射的光或者反射的光可以透过视窗被触头采集,进而被触发电路9判定载体8已经达到第一位置,触发电路9然后发出第一触发信号。
可以参照图13,光电传感器的触头也可以处于高于上文中提及的对照位置/安装座的位置,以防止触头被源自气溶胶生成制品1的油液和残渣污染或者遮挡,有助于确保触发电路9的灵敏度,也有助于防止连接件841与触头触碰时在油污的作用下相互粘黏,从而导致难以分离。
在一实施例中,包含气溶胶生成制品1或者载体8的气溶胶生成系统的控制方法,包括:
步骤一:使触发后的触发电路9解除触发状态的条件包括气溶胶生成制品1或者载体8远离第一位置,使加热器2在触发电路的触发状态解除时停止发热。
在一实施例中,步骤一可以通过在控制器32中烧录相应的控制程序,或者设置相应的硬件电路来实现,使得在气溶胶生成制品1或者载体8远离第一位置时,触发后的触发电路9解除触发状态,比如,在气溶胶生成制品1或者载体8远离第一位置时,设置在气溶胶生成制品1或者载体8上的连接件841断开与触发电路9中的第一触头91和/或第二触头92之间的电连接,使得触发电路9开路,触发状态随即解除,控制器32随即可以执行断开功率源3为加热器2发热提供功率的操作,使加热器2停止继续发热。
步骤二:将气溶胶生成制品1或者载体8移动至第一容纳腔中的第一位置。
步骤二:可通过手动操作实现。
步骤三:触发触发电路9。
触发触发电路9方法可以包括:通过位置开关来检测气溶胶生成制品或者载体是否到达第一位置,若达到,则触发触发电路9;位置开关包括磁性开关 组件、弹性开关组件、光电传感器开关组件或声控开关组件等。
其中,磁性开关组件包括磁性开关和磁性件,磁性件与气溶胶生成制品1或载体8连接,磁性开关与第二支架6连接,磁性开关是指利用磁场信号来控制的一种开关元件,当无磁时触发电路9断开,当有磁时触发电路9连通。磁性开关可以为电磁开关,即电磁铁控制的开关,此时,与电磁开关配合使用的磁性件可以为导磁体,例如磁环。磁性开关也可以为接近开关,其内部包括磁铁和开关,此时,磁性件可以为磁铁,磁性件与磁性开关靠近时,两磁铁相互吸引,使开关连通触发电路9的一个或者多个触点,使触发电路9触发。当然,可以不使用磁性件,只要将载体8的材质设为磁性材质(永磁体或软磁体)即可。
其中,位置开关包括弹性开关组件时,当气溶胶生成制品1或载体8压迫弹性开关组件时,开关闭合使使触发电路9连通,当气溶胶生成制品1或载体8离开,不压迫弹性开关组件时,开关断开,触发电路9断开,触发解除。
其中,位置开关包括光电传感器开关组件时,利用气溶胶生成制品1或载体8对光束的遮挡或反射,实现触发电路9的触发,光电传感器开关组件的接收端和发射端可以固定在壳体4上或者支架上,当接收端接收到感应信号后,可以直接连通加热器2与功率源3之间的电路,也可以通过将感应信号传输给控制器32,由控制器32控制加热器2与电芯31之间的电路的开关。
其中,位置开关包括声控开关组件时,声控开关组件也固定在壳体4上或支架上,通过感应气溶胶生成制品1或载体8进出的声音来控制电路。
以上所列举的位置开关仅为较佳实施例,能够实现上述功能的所有现有开关组件皆应属于本申请的保护范围。
步骤四:使加热器发热,以加热气溶胶生成制品。
可以在步骤三完成后,自动进入步骤四。在步骤四中,加热器可以按照其预设的工作模式进行工作。当然,在一些实施例中,在步骤三完成后,气溶胶生成装置自动开机,然后进入待机状态,以等待用户的命令。
在用户结束气溶胶生成制品抽吸后,可以进行步骤五。
步骤五:使气溶胶生成制品1或者载体8远离第一位置。
结合步骤一,气溶胶生成制品1或者载体8远离第一位置时,至少构成使触发后的触发电路9解除触发状态的条件之一,使得在气溶胶生成制品1或者载体8远离第一位置时,触发电路9的触发状态解除。而在触发电路9的触发 状态解除时,加热器2停止发热。
因此,用户在抽吸完气溶胶生成制品1后,直接将气溶胶生成制品1拔出气溶胶生成装置,或者借助载体8将气溶胶生成制品1拔出气溶胶生成装置时,因使得气溶胶生成制品1或者载体8远离第一位置,从而使加热器2在拔出气溶胶生成制品1的过程中自动停止加热,无需手动关停加热器2,不仅更加方便,而且更符合用户使用习惯。
在一实施例中,包含气溶胶生成制品1或者载体8的气溶胶生成系统的控制方法,包括:
步骤S1:接收触发电路9的触发信号,其中触发信号包括用于表征气溶胶生成制品1位于气溶胶生成装置内部的第一位置时的第一触发信号,和用于表征气溶胶生成制品1脱离气溶胶生成装置内部的第一位置时的第二触发信号;
步骤S2:确定第一触发信号切换为第二触发信号的变更事件;
步骤S3:根据变更事件,停止驱动加热器2的加热,以使加热器2停止加热气溶胶生成制品1。
以上气溶胶生成装置,触发电路设置在壳体内部,其触发解除与否与气溶胶生成制品或者载体在壳体内部的位置相关,相比将控制加热器的按键或者人机交互界面设置在气溶胶生成装置表面的形式,能够有效地避免用户在抓握气溶胶生成装置时,因误触而误操作加热器。
以上气溶胶生成装置,气溶胶生成制品装入壳体后,其底部位于壳体中的对照位置,触发电路的触头设置在壳体内的第一位置,该第一位置位于对照位置的上方,在正常使用的情况下,能够有效避免源自气溶胶生成制品和气溶胶的油液侵染触头,亦可避免源自气溶胶生成制品的残渣掉落在或堆积在触头的表面,进而混合油液形成油渍,因此,能够确保触发电路在长期使用的过程中保持较高的灵敏度,有助于提升用户的好感度。
需要说明的是,本申请的说明书及其附图中给出了本申请的较佳的实施例,但并不限于本说明书所描述的实施例,进一步地,对本领域普通技术人员来说,可以根据上述说明加以改进或变换,而所有这些改进和变换都应属于本申请所附权利要求的保护范围。

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  1. 一种气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,包括:
    壳体;
    载体,其内部用于容纳所述气溶胶生成制品的至少局部,所述载体活动地设置在所述壳体内部,且随着所述气溶胶生成制品的插入和/或拔出而对应地设置在所述壳体内的不同位置;
    加热器,通过安装座保持在所述壳体中,所述加热器经配置至少局部可插入所述气溶胶生成制品中;
    触发电路,包括设置在所述壳体内的触头和设置在所述载体上的连接件,其中所述触头的位置高于所述安装座的位置;和
    控制器,被配置为根据所述触发电路的连接状态而对应地控制所述加热器的加热。
  2. 如权利要求1所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述触头包括第一触头和第二触头,所述连接件为导电连接件;
    在所述载体位于第一位置时,所述第一触头通过所述导电连接件与所述第二触头导通,从而产生所述第一触发信号;
    所述控制器被配置为根据所述第一触发信号而对应地控制所述加热器启动加热。
  3. 如权利要求1所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述触头包括第一触头和第二触头,所述连接件为导电连接件;
    在所述载体脱离于第一位置时,所述第一触头、所述导电连接件与所述第二触头不导通,从而产生所述第二触发信号;
    所述控制器被配置为根据所述第二触发信号而对应地控制所述加热器停止加热。
  4. 如权利要求1-3任一项所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述连接件包括环形金属件。
  5. 如权利要求1所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述触头构成行程开关的触碰部,在所述载体位于第一位置时,所述连接件触碰所述触头,从而产生第一触发信号;
    所述控制器被配置为根据所述第一触发信号而对应地控制所述加热器启动加热。
  6. 如权利要求1所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述气溶胶生成装置还包括第一支架,所述第一支架位于所述壳体内且包括支架底壁;
    所述载体包括管状部,所述管状部的内部用于容纳所述气溶胶生成制品的至少局部,所述连接件连接所述载体且设置在所述管状部的外围;
    当所述载体位于第一位置时,所述第一支架底壁支撑所述连接件。
  7. 如权利要求6所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述支架底壁上开设有贯通孔,供所述管状部的至少局部穿过。
  8. 如权利要求6所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,在所述载体位于所述第一位置时,所述管状部的底部悬空。
  9. 如权利要求6所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述第一支架还包括支架侧壁,所述连接件与所述支架侧壁滑动连接。
  10. 如权利要求5或6所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述触头固定在第一支架上;或者
    所述气溶胶生成装置还包括第二支架,所述触头固定在所述第二支架上,所述支架底壁上开设有让位孔,供所述触头穿过。
  11. 如权利要求1所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述气溶胶生成装置还包括第二支架,所述触头固定在所述第二支架上;和
    所述触发电路还包括导线,所述触头通过所述导线与所述控制器电连接;或者
    所述触发电路还包括处理器和导线,所述触头通过所述导线与所述处理器电连接,所述处理器经配置以基于所述触头与所述连接件之间的连接状态产生触发信号,所述控制器与所述处理器电连接,以接受所述触发信号。
  12. 如权利要求11所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述导线设置在所述第二支架的外围。
  13. 如权利要求1所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述气溶胶生成装置还包括第二支架,所述第二支架环绕所述载体的至少局部设置,所述第二支架由隔热材料制成。
  14. 如权利要求13所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述触头构成光电传感器的探测部,所述触头位于所述第二支架的外围,对应所述触头,所述第二支架上具有允许供光线通过的透光区,在所述载体位于第一位置时,被所述连接件的反射光或者由所述连接件发出的光通过所述透光区射向所述触头,从而产生第一触发信号;
    所述控制器被配置为根据所述第一触发信号而对应地控制所述加热器启动加热。
  15. 如权利要求13所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述载体包括管状部,所述管状部的内部用于容纳所述气溶胶生成制品的至少局部,所述第二支架设置在所述管状部外围且与所述管状部相互间隔。
  16. 如权利要求6-9或15任一项所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述管状部的至少局部与所述气溶胶生成制品过盈配合。
  17. 如权利要求16所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述管状部包括紧配部,用于与所述气溶胶生成制品过盈配合并产生作用力;所述管状部通过所述作用力而随着所述气溶胶生成制品的插入和/或拔出而对应地设置在所述壳体内的不同位置。
  18. 如权利要求17所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述紧配部的局部向下倾斜凸伸,形成倒刺结构。
  19. 如权利要求18所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述倒刺结构具有弹性。
  20. 如权利要求2、3或5所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,在所述载体位于所述第一位置时,所述连接件与所述触头之间的接触为弹性抵接。
  21. 如权利要求20所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述触头包括弹针或弹片。
  22. 如权利要求20所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述连接件与所述触头弹性抵接时,所述连接件所受的弹力的方向与所述载体脱离所述第一位置的方向一致;或者
    在所述载体位于所述第一位置时,所述连接件所受的弹力构成所述载体脱离所述第一位置的助力。
  23. 如权利要求2、3或5所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述气溶胶生成装置还包括第一保持元件,所述第一保持元件使位于所述第一位置的所述载体保持固定。
  24. 如权利要求23所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述第一保持元件包括第一磁性件和第二磁性件,所述第一磁性件设置在所述载体上,所述第二磁性件保持在所述壳体内部,在所述载体靠近或者位于所述第一位置时,所述第一磁性件与所述第二磁性件相互磁吸。
  25. 如权利要求23所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,第一磁性件和所述第二磁性件至少其一为电磁铁。
  26. 如权利要求1、2、3、5或14所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述气溶胶生成装置还包括第二保持元件,在将所述气溶胶生成制品拔出所述壳体后,所述第二保持元件用于将所述载体保持在第二位置。
  27. 如权利要求26所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述气溶胶生成装置还包括盖元件,所述盖元件上开设有插入口;
    所述第二保持元件包括第一磁性件和第三磁性件,所述第一磁性件设置在所述载体上,所述第三磁性件设置在所述盖元件上,在所述载体位于所述第二位置时,所述第一磁性件与所述第三磁性件相互磁吸。
  28. 如权利要求27所述的气溶胶生成装置,其特征在于,所述载体在第一位置和在第二位置时,所述加热器的至少局部始终位于所述气溶胶生成制品中。
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