Electronic atomizer device, electronic atomizer device body and operation method
By designing power supply, airflow sensor, acceleration sensor, wireless communication circuit and reminder device in the electronic atomizer device, the lack of intelligent management and automatic cutting off function in the smoking-free area in the prior art is solved, and monitoring and reminding the amount of smoking for users is realized, preventing excessive suction, and automatically cutting off the heating function in the smoking-free area.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN201910569149.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2019-06-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2039-06-27
AI Technical Summary
The existing electronic atomizer device is difficult to achieve intelligent management, and cannot effectively remind users of smoking amount and prevent excessive suction. At the same time, the heating function cannot be automatically cut off in the non-smoking area.
An electronic atomizer device body is designed, including a power supply, an air flow sensor, an acceleration sensor, a wireless communication circuit and a reminder device. The level information is detected by the main control circuit, and these sensors and devices are activated and controlled to achieve smoking volume counting, reminding the user and automatic heating cut-off.
It realizes effective monitoring and reminder of the amount of smoking for users, prevents excessive suction, and automatically cuts off the heating function in the non-smoking area, improving the user experience and equipment safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of atomization devices, and in particular to an electronic atomizer device, an electronic atomizer device body, and an operating method. Background Art
[0002] Atomizers are devices that heat stored atomizable substances into an atomized state. For example, electronic cigarettes are used to heat tobacco oil or other similar substances to form smoke for users to inhale. With the continuous improvement of intelligence, how to make electronic cigarettes better meet the needs of users and improve user experience through intelligent means is an indispensable part of the development of electronic cigarettes. Summary of the invention
[0003] According to some embodiments of the present application, an electronic atomizer device body is used in combination with an electronic atomizer, and the electronic atomizer device body includes: a power supply for supplying power; an airflow sensor; and a main control circuit, which is configured to start the airflow sensor after detecting first level information.
[0004] According to some embodiments of the present application, the electronic atomizer device body further includes: a reminder device, which is electrically connected to the main control circuit; wherein the main control circuit is further configured to control the reminder device to operate in a first mode after detecting the first level information.
[0005] According to some embodiments of the present application, the airflow sensor is configured to detect airflow changes after startup and output second level information, and the main control circuit is further configured to control the power supply to power on or off the electronic atomizer according to the received second level information.
[0006] According to some embodiments of the present application, the electronic atomizer device body further includes: an acceleration sensor, which is electrically connected to the main control circuit; the main control circuit is further configured to start the acceleration sensor after detecting the first level information.
[0007] According to some embodiments of the present application, the acceleration sensor is configured to detect the movement of the electronic atomizer device body and output first information.
[0008] According to some embodiments of the present application, the main body of the electronic atomizer device further includes: a wireless communication circuit, electrically connected to the main control circuit and configured for wireless communication; the main control circuit is further configured to activate the wireless communication circuit when the acceleration value in the first information is greater than a preset threshold.
[0009] According to some embodiments of the present application, the main control circuit is further configured to obtain second information according to the first information, and when a value determined from the second information is greater than a preset threshold, control the reminder device to operate in a second mode.
[0010] According to some embodiments of the present application, the value determined from the second information is an angle value.
[0011] According to some embodiments of the present application, after detecting the first level information, the main control circuit obtains data information of the electronic atomizer; wherein the data information includes the ID number, amount of e-liquid and flavor type of the electronic atomizer.
[0012] According to some embodiments of the present application, the data information of the electronic atomizer is encrypted data information.
[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, the main control circuit includes a decryption module, which is used to decrypt the encrypted data information and send decryption success information after the decryption is successful and send decryption failure information after the decryption fails.
[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, the main control circuit controls the power supply to cut off power to the atomizer after receiving the decryption failure information.
[0015] According to some embodiments of the present application, after receiving the decryption success information, the main control circuit wirelessly sends the decrypted data information through a wireless communication circuit.
[0016] According to some embodiments of the present application, the wireless communication circuit adopts one or more of the following modes for wireless communication: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, 5G, near field communication, ultrasonic communication, ZigBee, and RFID.
[0017] According to some embodiments of the present application, the reminder device includes one of the following or any combination thereof: a motor, an indicator light.
[0018] According to some embodiments of the present application, an electronic atomizer device includes any of the electronic atomizer device bodies described above.
[0019] According to some embodiments of the present application, an operating method is applied to an electronic atomizer device body, wherein the electronic atomizer device body includes: a power supply for supplying power; and an airflow sensor; wherein the method includes: a main control circuit starting the airflow sensor after detecting first level information.
[0020] According to some embodiments of the present application, the electronic atomizer device body also includes: a reminder device, which is electrically connected to the main control circuit; the method further includes: after the main control circuit detects the first level information, controlling the reminder device to operate in a first mode.
[0021] According to some embodiments of the present application, the method further includes: the airflow sensor detects airflow changes after startup and outputs second level information, and the main control circuit controls the power supply to power on or off the atomizer according to the received second level information.
[0022] According to some embodiments of the present application, the electronic atomizer device body further includes an acceleration sensor; the method further includes: the main control circuit starts the acceleration sensor after detecting the first level information.
[0023] According to some embodiments of the present application, the method further includes: an acceleration sensor detects movement of the electronic atomizer device body and outputs first information.
[0024] According to some embodiments of the present application, the main body of the electronic atomizer device further includes: a wireless communication circuit, which is electrically connected to the main control circuit and configured for wireless communication; wherein the method further includes: the main control circuit starts the wireless communication circuit when the acceleration value in the first information is greater than a preset threshold.
[0025] According to some embodiments of the present application, the method further includes: the main control circuit obtains second information based on the first information, and when the value determined from the second information is greater than a preset threshold, controls the reminder device to operate in a third mode.
[0026] According to some embodiments of the present application, after detecting the first level information, the main control circuit obtains data information of the electronic atomizer; wherein the data information includes the ID number, amount of e-liquid and flavor type of the electronic atomizer.
[0027] According to some embodiments of the present application, the data information of the atomizer is encrypted data information.
[0028] According to some embodiments of the present application, the main control circuit further includes a decryption module; wherein the method further includes: the decryption module decrypts the encrypted data information, and sends a decryption success message after the decryption is successful and sends a decryption failure message after the decryption fails.
[0029] According to some embodiments of the present application, the method further includes: after receiving the decryption failure information, the main control circuit controls the power supply to cut off power to the atomizer.
[0030] According to some embodiments of the present application, the method further includes: after receiving the decryption success information, the main control circuit wirelessly sends the decrypted data information through the wireless communication circuit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0031] The following will briefly describe the drawings necessary for describing the embodiments of the present application or the prior art to facilitate the description of the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some of the embodiments in the present application. For those skilled in the art, without the need for creative work, drawings of other embodiments can still be obtained based on the structures illustrated in these drawings.
[0032] Figure 1 This is a principle block diagram of an electronic cigarette according to some embodiments of the present application.
[0033] Figure 2A-2B Schematic diagram of the uncombined state and combined state of the cigarette cartridge and the cigarette rod in some embodiments of the present application.
[0034] Figure 3 This is a principle block diagram of an electronic cigarette according to some embodiments of the present application.
[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the principle of interaction between an electronic cigarette and a smart terminal in some embodiments of the present application.
[0036] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of an electronic cigarette and a smart terminal in a connected state entering a virtual geographic fence in some embodiments of the present application.
[0037] Figure 6 This is a principle block diagram of an electronic cigarette according to some embodiments of the present application.
[0038] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of an electronic cigarette and a smart terminal in a connected state leaving a virtual geographic fence in some embodiments of the present application.
[0039] Figure 8 This is a principle block diagram of an electronic cigarette according to some embodiments of the present application.
[0040] Fig. 9 This is a principle block diagram of an electronic cigarette according to some embodiments of the present application.
[0041] Figures 10A-10B This is a principle block diagram of an electronic cigarette entering and leaving a virtual geo-fence according to some embodiments of the present application.
[0042] Fig.11 This is a flow chart of the operation method of the electronic cigarette according to some embodiments of the present application.
[0043] Fig.12 This is a flow chart of the operation method of the electronic cigarette according to some embodiments of the present application.
[0044] Fig.13 This is a flow chart of the operation method of the electronic cigarette according to some embodiments of the present application.
[0045] Fig.14 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the cigarette cartridge of some embodiments of the present application.
[0046] Fig.15 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the cigarette rod of some embodiments of the present application.
[0047] Fig.16 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the cigarette cartridge of some embodiments of the present application.
[0048] Fig.17 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the cigarette rod of some embodiments of the present application.
[0049] Fig.18 Schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic cigarette according to some embodiments of the present application.
[0050] Fig.19 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of the cigarette cartridge of some embodiments of the present application.
[0051] Figures 20A-20B This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a heating base according to some embodiments of the present application.
[0052] Figures 21A-21C This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the heating assembly of some embodiments of the present application.
[0053] Fig.21D This is a schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at A of the main body of the heating component of some embodiments of the present application.
[0054] Fig. 22 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the heating assembly of some embodiments of the present application.
[0055] Fig.23 This is a schematic diagram of the top view of the cigarette rod of some embodiments of the present application.
[0056] Fig.24 Schematic diagram of the airflow channel structure of the electronic cigarette according to some embodiments of the present application.
[0057] Fig.25 Schematic diagram of the electronic cigarette in different states according to some embodiments of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0058] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below. In the full text of the present application specification, the same or similar components and components with the same or similar functions are represented by similar reference numerals. The embodiments of the accompanying drawings described herein are illustrative, graphical, and are used to provide a basic understanding of the present application. The embodiments of the present application should not be interpreted as limiting the present application.
[0059] In some embodiments of the present application, the electronic atomizer device is also referred to as an electronic cigarette, and the electronic atomizer device includes an electronic atomizer device body and an electronic atomizer, the electronic atomizer device body is also referred to as a cigarette rod, and the electronic atomizer is also referred to as a cigarette cartridge. In some embodiments of the present application, the cigarette cartridge and the cigarette rod are separate individual structural parts, and the cigarette cartridge is pluggable and connected to the cigarette rod. The cigarette cartridge and the cigarette rod are combined to form an electronic cigarette. In some embodiments of the present application, the cigarette cartridge and the cigarette rod are integrally formed structural parts.
[0060] Figure 1 The principle block diagram of the electronic cigarette of some embodiments of the present application. The electronic cigarette 10 includes a cartridge 11 and a cigarette rod 12. The cartridge 11 includes a heating circuit 111, which is used to heat the tobacco oil or similar atomizable substance stored in the cartridge 11 to form an atomized state so that it can be inhaled by the user. The cigarette rod 12 includes an active control circuit 123, an indicator light 126 and a battery 127. Among them, the battery 127 is used as a power source to power the electronic cigarette 10 when the electronic cigarette 11 is working.
[0061] In some embodiments of the present application, the cigarette rod 12 further includes a charging circuit 128. The charging circuit 128 is used to connect an external power source to charge the battery 127. The charging circuit 128 includes a USB-Type C (a universal serial bus interface specification) interface, and is connected to an external power source through the USB-type C interface to charge the battery 127. It should be noted that the specific form of the charging circuit 128 is not limited to the above.
[0062] Figure 2A-2B Schematic diagram of the combination state of the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 of the electronic cigarette 10 in some embodiments of the present application. Figure 2A As shown, the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are in an uncombined state. Figure 2B As shown, the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are in a combined state. The cigarette cartridge 11 is inserted into the cigarette rod 12 to form Figure 2BIn the combined state. Since the cigarette cartridge 11 itself has resistance, when the cigarette cartridge 11 is inserted into the cigarette rod 12 and combined with the cigarette rod 12, the cigarette cartridge 11 will divide the voltage. The output level of the circuit connected to the cigarette cartridge 11 is detected to determine whether the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are combined. Specifically, when the main control circuit 123 detects that the output level of the connection circuit is high, the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are in an uncombined state. When the main control circuit 123 detects that the output level of the connection circuit is low, the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are in a combined state. When the main control circuit 123 detects that the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are in a combined state, the indicator light 126 is driven to work in a reminder mode. The reminder mode is: the indicator light 126 is on, and then gradually goes out, so as to inform the user that the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 have been combined and can be used normally. In some embodiments of the present application, the main control circuit 123 can also confirm that the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette cartridge 12 are not combined when it detects that the output of the connection circuit is a low level, and confirm that the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette cartridge 12 are combined when it detects that the output of the connection circuit is a high level.
[0063] It should be noted that in the embodiments of the present application, the high level and the low level are different logic levels with relative voltage values, when the voltage is between V1 and V2, it is a high level, and when the voltage is between V3 and V4, it is a low level, wherein V1 is not less than V4. For example, 0 to 0.25V can be predetermined as a low level and 3.5V to 5V as a high level, but it is not limited thereto and can be determined according to actual conditions.
[0064] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 1 As shown, the cigarette rod 12 also includes a motor 122. When the main control circuit 123 detects that the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are in a combined state, the motor 122 is controlled to work in a reminder mode, that is, the motor 122 vibrates after time T1. For example, the motor 122 can be controlled to vibrate once 0.5s after the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are in a combined state, and the vibration time is 40ms. The time and mode of vibration of the motor 122 are not limited to the above, and can be selected according to actual conditions. Through the vibration of the motor 122, the user is informed and reminded that the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 have been combined and can be used normally. Among them, it should be noted that the motor 122 and the indicator light 126 are both reminder devices, which are used to remind the user that the electronic cigarette works in different states in different modes. Among them, the reminder device may also include other reminder devices, such as a display screen can be set in the electronic cigarette 10 to remind the user through icons, dynamic images or text. In some embodiments of the present application, the reminder device also includes a sounder and a vibrator.
[0065] In some embodiments of the present application, the cartridge 11 further includes an authentication circuit 112. When the cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are in an uncombined state, the main control circuit 123 is not electrically connected to the authentication circuit 112. When the cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are in a combined state, the main control circuit 123 is electrically connected to the authentication circuit 112. The authentication circuit 112 includes a resistor that represents the flavor information of the cartridge 11. When the cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are in a combined state, the above-mentioned connecting pin of the main control circuit 123 forms an electrically connected loop with the resistor. According to the different resistance values of the resistor in each cartridge 11, the main control circuit 123 determines the level of the corresponding resistor of the connecting pin, and determines the different flavors of the cartridge 11 according to the different levels. For example, when the resistor is 2 ohms, it indicates that the cartridge 11 combined with the cigarette rod 12 is a grapefruit-flavored cartridge 11. When the resistor is 4 ohms, it indicates that the cartridge 11 combined with the cigarette rod 12 is a mint-flavored cartridge 11. It should be noted that the specific resistance value of the resistor and the corresponding flavor of the cigarette cartridge 11 are not limited thereto and can be determined according to actual conditions.
[0066] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 1 As shown, the cigarette rod 12 also includes an airflow sensor 121. The airflow sensor 121 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 123. In some embodiments of the present application, when the main control circuit 123 detects that the output level of the connection circuit is a high level, the airflow sensor 121 is started. In some embodiments of the present application, when the main control circuit 123 detects that the output level of the connection circuit is a low level, the airflow sensor 121 is started. Wherein, starting the airflow sensor 121 may be to supply power to the airflow sensor 121. It may also be to initialize the airflow sensor 121 so that the airflow sensor 121 is ready to perform normal detection actions.
[0067] In some embodiments of the present application, when the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are in a combined state, the user can smoke normally. The airflow sensor 121 detects the change of airflow when the user performs the inhalation action. When the airflow sensor 121 detects the airflow, that is, when there is air flow or change, the airflow sensor 121 outputs a high level, which means that the user is inhaling. At this time, the main control circuit 123 controls the heating circuit 111 to heat and atomize the smoke oil. When the airflow sensor 121 does not detect the airflow, that is, there is no air flow or change, the airflow sensor 121 outputs a low level, which means that the user has stopped inhaling, and the main control circuit 123 controls the heating circuit 111 to stop heating. The main control circuit 123 records the starting time t2 of the high level when detecting the change from the low level to the high level, and records the starting time t3 of the low level when detecting the next change from the high level to the low level, wherein the time T2 of the user taking a puff = t3-t2, wherein t3 is greater than t2. When T2 is greater than a preset threshold value t4, the main control circuit 123 counts and increases the count value C1, for example, by 1. Wherein t4 can be set to 1s, but is not limited thereto. When the count value C1 of the main control circuit 123 within the preset time T3 is greater than the preset threshold value n, the motor 122 and the indicator light are driven to work in a reminder mode. The reminder mode is: the motor 122 vibrates. For example, when the count value C1 of the main control circuit 123 within 10 minutes of T3 is greater than 15, the main control circuit 123 can drive the motor 122 to vibrate once 1s after the 15th puff is finished, and the vibration time is 40ms, so as to effectively remind the user to control the amount of smoking and prevent excessive smoking.
[0068] In some embodiments of the present application, the airflow sensor 121 may also output a low level when airflow is detected, and output a high level when no airflow is detected. The main control circuit 123 may determine whether the user is smoking based on the level information with different logic levels output by the airflow sensor 121, and the specific determination method is not limited to the above.
[0069] In some embodiments of the present application, when the main control circuit 123 disconnects the power supply from the battery 127 to the heating circuit 111 when T2 is greater than t5, the heating circuit 111 stops heating. For example, when the control circuit 123 disconnects the power supply from the battery 127 to the heating circuit 111 when T2 is greater than 5s, the heating circuit 111 stops heating. This can prevent users from smoking excessively.
[0070] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 1As shown, the cigarette rod 12 also includes a memory 124 and a wireless communication circuit 125, and the memory 124 and the wireless communication circuit 125 are both electrically connected to the main control circuit 123. The memory 124 can be used to store information and be read and written. The memory 124 stores smoking information, which includes the ID of the cigarette cartridge 11, the number of puffs, the smoking time, etc.
[0071] The wireless communication circuit 125 is used for wireless communication. The wireless communication can adopt one or more of the following modes: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G (the 3rd Generation, third generation mobile communication technology), 4G (the 4th Generation, third generation mobile communication technology), 5G (the 5th Generation, third generation mobile communication technology), near field communication, ultrasonic communication, ZigBee (Zifeng protocol), RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), etc. The main control circuit 123 interacts with the smart terminal through the wireless communication circuit 125. Smart terminals include mobile phones, computers, smart wearable devices (such as smart watches), tablet computers, etc.
[0072] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 3 As shown, the cigarette rod 12 also includes an acceleration sensor 129, wherein the acceleration sensor 129 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 123. In some embodiments of the present application, when the main control circuit 123 detects that the output level of the connection circuit is at a high level, the acceleration sensor 129 is started. In some embodiments of the present application, when the main control circuit 123 detects that the output level of the connection circuit is at a low level, the airflow sensor 129 is started. Wherein, starting the acceleration sensor 129 may be to supply power to the airflow sensor 129. It may also be to initialize the acceleration sensor 129 so that the acceleration sensor 129 is ready to perform normal detection actions.
[0073] In some embodiments of the present application, the main control circuit 123 obtains acceleration information from the acceleration sensor 129, and starts the wireless communication circuit 125 when the acceleration value contained in the acceleration information is greater than a preset threshold value a1. The acceleration value includes at least one of the acceleration value in the X-axis direction, the acceleration value in the Y-axis direction, or the acceleration value in the Z-axis direction in the coordinate system. Among them, the acceleration sensor 129 is a G-sensor (gravity sensor), but is not limited to this. Among them, the situation where the acceleration value is greater than the preset threshold value a1 can represent that the user is shaking the electronic cigarette 10. For example, when the wireless communication circuit 125 includes a Bluetooth module and uses the Bluetooth module for wireless communication, the main control circuit 123 starts the Bluetooth module when the acquired acceleration value is greater than the preset threshold value a1, and sends a broadcast signal through the Bluetooth module. In addition, the main control circuit 123 is also used to work in the fourth driving mode when the acquired acceleration value is greater than the preset threshold value a1 and the count value C1 increases. The fourth driving mode is: control the indicator light 126 to flash 15 times to remind the user that the Bluetooth mode of the electronic cigarette 10 is turned on. In addition, if the user shakes it again, the indicator light 126 will flash 15 times again. At this time, the user can match the electronic cigarette 10 with Bluetooth through the smart terminal, and communicate with Bluetooth after the match is successful. The main control circuit 123 can send the smoking information stored in the memory 124 to the smart terminal through Bluetooth communication. The dedicated APP (Application) of the smart terminal performs data analysis based on the received smoking information to better guide users to control smoking, replace smoking, quit smoking, etc.
[0074] In some embodiments of the present application, the authentication circuit 112 includes an encryption chip (not shown in the figure). The encryption chip stores the encrypted data information of the cigarette cartridge 11, and the data information includes a unique ID number, cigarette cartridge flavor, and the amount of cigarette cartridge oil. The main control circuit 123 includes a decryption module corresponding to the encryption chip, and the decryption module includes a decryption chip. The decryption module is used to decrypt the encrypted information when the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette cartridge 12 are in a combined state, and send a decryption success message after the decryption is successful, and send a decryption failure message after the decryption fails. After receiving the decryption failure message, the main control circuit 123 disconnects the battery 127 from the heating circuit 111. If after receiving the decryption success message, the main control circuit 123 drives the indicator light 126 to flash 3 times and drives the motor 123 to short shock 3 times. After the main control circuit 123 successfully decrypts the encrypted data information obtained from the encryption chip, it starts the Bluetooth module to send a broadcast signal.
[0075] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the principle of interaction between the electronic cigarette 10 and the smart terminal in some embodiments of the present application. The smart terminal 201 turns on Bluetooth and matches with the electronic cigarette 10, and receives the data information sent by the electronic cigarette 10 after the match is successful. The smart terminal 201 sends the above data information to the server 202, and the server 202 is used to send the analyzed and processed information about the electronic cigarette 10 to the smart terminal 201. The smart terminal 201 displays the data information of the cartridge 11 through a dedicated APP, including the flavor of the cartridge, the number of puffs per day, the number of puffs per week, the number of puffs per month, the cumulative number of puffs, the amount of remaining oil, and other information, and displays it in a curve chart. Among them, the remaining oil can be calculated based on the cumulative number of puffs of the cartridge 11.
[0076] In some embodiments of the present application, when the electronic cigarette 10 is in a Bluetooth connection state with the smart terminal 201, the "stop heating" touch control on the dedicated APP is activated by the user, and the smart terminal 201 obtains the "stop heating" instruction and sends the "stop heating" instruction to the main control circuit 123 through the Bluetooth communication link. After receiving the "stop heating" instruction, the main control circuit 123 disconnects the power supply of the battery 127 to the heating circuit 111, and the heating circuit 111 stops heating. Even if the airflow sensor 121 detects the airflow and outputs a high level, that is, the user takes a puff, the heating circuit 111 is not powered, that is, the heating circuit 111 cannot heat the e-liquid.
[0077] In some embodiments of the present application, the electronic cigarette 10 is also prohibited from smoking in a non-smoking area. The smart terminal 201 has a positioning function. When the user carries the smart terminal 201 and the electronic cigarette 10 into the virtual geographic fence 301, Figure 5 As shown, the smart terminal 201 and the electronic cigarette 10 are in a Bluetooth connection state. The smart terminal 201 automatically receives the notification of "entering the fence". When the smart terminal 201 determines that the current location is within the geographic fence 301, that is, it belongs to the no-smoking area information, it sends the "no smoking" instruction to the electronic cigarette 10. After receiving the "no smoking" instruction, the main control circuit 123 of the electronic cigarette 10 switches to the "no smoking" mode, that is, the electrical connection between the battery 127 and the heating circuit 111 is disconnected, and the heating circuit 111 is prohibited from starting the heating function, and does not respond to the level information output by the airflow sensor 121. In other words, even if the airflow sensor 121 detects the airflow and outputs a high level, that is, the user takes a puff, the heating circuit 111 is not powered, that is, the heating circuit 111 cannot heat the e-liquid. Therefore, even if the user takes a puff on the electronic cigarette 10 after entering the no-smoking area, the electronic cigarette 10 will not heat the e-liquid to form an atomized state, which can effectively prevent the user from smoking illegally.
[0078] The geo-fence 301 may be a virtual geographic boundary defined by any geo-fence technology, such as an airport, a gas station, a shopping mall, etc. In addition, if the smart terminal 201 enters the geo-fence 301 and determines that the geo-fence 301 does not belong to a no-smoking area, the “no smoking” instruction will not be sent to the electronic cigarette 10 .
[0079] Specifically, Figure 6 As shown, the main control circuit 123 includes a switch 1231 and a switch 1232. The switch 1231 and the switch 1232 are connected in series and are arranged in the circuit between the battery 127 and the heating circuit 111. When the switch 1231 and the switch 1232 are both closed, the battery 127 will normally supply power to the heating circuit 111, so that the heating circuit 111 heats the e-liquid. When at least one of the switch 1231 and the switch 1232 is disconnected, the battery 127 and the heating circuit 111 are in an open circuit state, and the heating circuit 111 will not heat. In some embodiments of the present application, the main control circuit 123 controls the switch 1231 to be closed when no smoking ban instruction is received and the current position is detected to be not the first position information, and controls the switch 1232 to be closed when the output level of the connection circuit is received to be high, and the battery 124 supplies power to the cartridge 11 when the switch 1231 and the switch 1232 are both closed. In some embodiments of the present application, the main control circuit 123 controls the switch 1231 to be closed when no no-smoking instruction is received and detects that the current position does not belong to the first position information, and controls the switch 1232 to be closed when the output level of the connection circuit is received as a low level. The battery 124 supplies power to the cigarette cartridge 11 when both the switch 1231 and the switch 1232 are closed.
[0080] The main control circuit 123 controls the switch 1231 and the switch 1232 to be closed or opened through the control pins of the switch 1231 and the switch 1232. Among them, the switch 1231 is kept in a closed state by default. When the main control circuit 123 receives the "no smoking" instruction, the control switch 1231 is switched from a closed state to an open state, that is, the electronic cigarette 10 is switched to the "no smoking" mode. Even if the airflow sensor 121 detects the airflow and outputs a high level, that is, the user takes a puff, the main control circuit 123 closes the switch 1232 according to the high level signal, and the battery 127 and the heating circuit 111 are still in an open circuit state, and the heating circuit 111 will not heat at this time.
[0081] When the main control circuit 123 does not receive the "no smoking" instruction, the switch 1231 is in a closed state. When the airflow sensor 121 detects the airflow and outputs a high level, that is, when the user takes an inhalation, the main control circuit 123 closes the switch 1232 according to the high level signal. At this time, since both the switch 1231 and the switch 1232 are closed, the battery 127 will normally supply power to the heating circuit 111, so that the heating circuit 111 heats the e-liquid, and the user can normally inhale the electronic cigarette 10.
[0082] like Figure 7 As shown, when the smart terminal 201 and the electronic cigarette 10 leave the geographic fence 301 belonging to the non-smoking area, the smart terminal 201 automatically receives the notification of "leaving the fence" and sends the "smoking allowed" instruction to the electronic cigarette 10. After receiving the "smoking allowed" instruction, the main control circuit 123 of the electronic cigarette 10 switches to the "smoking allowed" mode. That is, when the main control circuit 123 switches to the "smoking allowed" mode, the airflow sensor 121 detects the airflow and outputs a high level, which means that the user is taking a puff, and the main control circuit 123 controls the heating circuit 111 to heat the e-liquid to atomize the e-liquid.
[0083] Specifically, Figure 8 As shown, after receiving the "smoking allowed" instruction, the main control circuit 123 switches the switch 1231 from the open state to the closed state, that is, the electronic cigarette 10 is switched to the "smoking allowed" mode. At this time, when the airflow sensor 121 detects the airflow and outputs a high level, it means that the user is taking a normal inhalation. The main control circuit 123 switches the switch 1232 to the closed state according to the high level signal. Since the switch 1231 and the switch 1232 are both in the closed state, the battery 127 supplies power to the heating circuit normally, so that the heating circuit 111 heats the e-liquid to form an atomized state, and the user can take a normal inhalation of the electronic cigarette 10.
[0084] Fig. 9 The principle block diagram of the electronic cigarette 10 of some embodiments of the present application. The cigarette rod 12 also includes a positioning module 130. The positioning module 130 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 123. The positioning module 130 has a positioning function and is used to obtain position information. The positioning module 130 includes a GPS (Global Positioning System) positioning module, a Beidou positioning module or a GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) positioning module, etc.
[0085] In some embodiments of the present application, when a user carries Fig. 9 When the electronic cigarette 10 shown enters the geographic fence 301, as shown in Fig. 10AAs shown, after the electronic cigarette 10 automatically receives the "enter fence" notification sent by the geographic fence 301 through the wireless communication circuit 125, the main control circuit 123 determines that the current location is within the geographic fence 301, that is, it belongs to the non-smoking area information, and prohibits the heating circuit 111 from heating. Even if the airflow sensor 121 detects the airflow and outputs a high level, that is, the user takes a puff, the heating circuit 111 is not powered, that is, the heating circuit 111 cannot heat the e-liquid.
[0086] Back to Figure 6 , wherein the switch 1231 is kept in a closed state by default. When the main control circuit 123 determines that the current position is within the geographic fence 301, that is, it belongs to a non-smoking area, the control switch 1231 is switched from a closed state to an open state, that is, the electronic cigarette 10 is switched to a "non-smoking" mode. Even if the airflow sensor 121 detects the airflow and outputs a high level, that is, the user takes a puff, the main control circuit 123 closes the switch 1232 according to the high level signal, and the battery 127 and the heating circuit 111 are still in an open circuit state, and the heating circuit 111 will not heat at this time.
[0087] When the main control circuit 123 determines that the current position is outside the geographic fence 301, that is, it does not belong to the no-smoking area, the switch 1231 is kept in a closed state. When the airflow sensor 121 detects the airflow and outputs a high level, that is, when the user takes an inhalation, the main control circuit 123 closes the switch 1232 according to the high level signal. At this time, since both the switch 1231 and the switch 1232 are closed, the battery 127 will normally supply power to the heating circuit 111, so that the heating circuit 111 heats the e-liquid, and the user can normally inhale the electronic cigarette 10.
[0088] When the user carries Fig. 9 When the electronic cigarette 10 shown leaves the geographical fence 301 belonging to the non-smoking area, Fig. 10B As shown, after the electronic cigarette 10 automatically receives the "leave the fence" notification sent by 301 through the wireless communication circuit 125, the main control circuit 123 switches to the "smoking allowed" mode. That is, when the main control circuit 123 switches to the "smoking allowed" mode, the airflow sensor 121 detects the airflow and outputs a high level, indicating that the user takes a puff, and the main control circuit 123 controls the heating circuit 111 to heat the e-liquid to atomize the e-liquid.
[0089] Back to Figure 8After receiving the "leave the fence" notification, the main control circuit 123 switches the switch 1231 from the open state to the closed state, that is, the electronic cigarette 10 is switched to the "smoking allowed" mode. At this time, when the airflow sensor 121 detects the airflow and outputs a high level, it means that the user is taking a normal puff. The main control circuit 123 switches the switch 1232 to the closed state according to the high level signal. Since the switches 1231 and 1232 are both in the closed state, the battery 127 supplies power to the heating circuit normally, so that the heating circuit 111 heats the e-liquid to form an atomized state, and the user can take a normal puff of the electronic cigarette 10.
[0090] Fig.11 Flowchart of operating methods of some embodiments of the application. Fig.11 The operating method is used for the electronic cigarette 10 in one or more of the above embodiments.
[0091] In step 1101, the main control circuit 123 detects the output level of the connection circuit. The connection circuit is a circuit for connecting with the cigarette cartridge 11. Since the cigarette cartridge 11 itself has a resistor, when the cigarette cartridge 11 is inserted into the cigarette rod 12 and combined with the cigarette rod 12, the cigarette cartridge 11 will generate a voltage divider in the connection circuit. According to the output level of the connection circuit, it can be determined whether the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are combined.
[0092] In step 1102, is it determined whether the output level is a low level? If so, proceed to step 1103; if not, it indicates that the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are not combined, and thus the process returns to step 1101, and the main control circuit 123 continues to detect the output level of the connection circuit.
[0093] In step 1103, the main control circuit 123 drives the indicator light 126 and the motor 122 to work in a reminder mode. The reminder mode is: after the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are combined, the indicator light 126 lights up and gradually goes out; and, the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 vibrate once 0.5s after they are combined, and the vibration time is 40ms. Among them, the reminder mode is not limited to this and can be set according to actual conditions. In this way, the user can be reminded that the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 have been combined and can be used normally.
[0094] Fig.12 The present invention is a flowchart of the operation method of some embodiments of the present application. Fig.12 The operating method in the embodiment can be used for the electronic cigarette 10 in one or more of the above embodiments.
[0095] In step 1201, the main control circuit 123 detects whether the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are combined. If so, the process proceeds to step 1202; if not, the process continues to detect.
[0096] In step 1202, the main control circuit 123 obtains the puff time T2 of each puff of the user. Specifically, when the airflow sensor 121 detects the airflow, the airflow sensor 121 outputs a high level, which means that the user is puffing. At this time, the main control circuit 123 controls the heating circuit 111 to heat and atomize the e-liquid; when the airflow sensor 121 does not detect the airflow, the airflow sensor 121 outputs a low level, which means that the user has stopped puffing, and the main control circuit 123 controls the heating circuit 111 to stop heating. The main control circuit 123 records the starting time t2 of the high level when detecting a change from a low level to a high level, and records the starting time t3 of the low level when detecting a change from a high level to a low level, wherein the puff time T2 of each puff of the user = t3-t2, wherein t3 is greater than t2.
[0097] In step 1203, the main control circuit 123 detects whether the puff time T2 of each puff of the user is greater than a preset threshold value t4. If so, the process proceeds to step 1204. If not, the process proceeds to step 1205 to keep the puff number C1 unchanged.
[0098] In step 1204, the number of puffs C1 is increased by 1. In step 1205, the number of puffs C1 is kept unchanged.
[0099] In step 1206, the main control circuit 123 determines whether the number of puffs C1 within the puff time T3 is greater than a preset threshold value n. If C1 is greater than n, the process proceeds to step 1207; if C1 is less than n, the process returns to step 1202.
[0100] In step 1207, the main control circuit 123 drives the motor 122 to work in the reminder mode. The reminder mode is: the motor 122 vibrates once, and the vibration time is 40ms. The reminder mode is not limited to this. In this way, the user can be reminded to control the amount of smoking to prevent over-smoking.
[0101] Fig.13 The present invention is a flowchart of the operation method of some embodiments of the present application. Fig.13 The operating method in the embodiment can be used for the electronic cigarette 10 in one or more of the above embodiments.
[0102] In step 1301, the main control circuit 123 obtains the acceleration value of the acceleration sensor 129. The acceleration value may include at least one of the acceleration value in the X-axis direction, the acceleration value in the Y-axis direction, or the acceleration value in the Z-axis direction in the coordinate system. The acceleration sensor 129 is a G-sensor (gravity sensor), but is not limited thereto.
[0103] In step 1302, the main control circuit 123 determines whether the acquired acceleration value is greater than a preset threshold value. If yes, it means that the user is shaking the cigarette rod 12, and the process proceeds to step 1303; if no, the process returns to step 1301.
[0104] In step 1303 , the main control circuit 123 activates the wireless communication circuit 125 to send a wireless signal, and drives the indicator light 126 to operate in a reminder mode.
[0105] Specifically, the wireless communication circuit 125 may include a Bluetooth module, and when the Bluetooth module is used for wireless communication, the main control circuit 123 starts the Bluetooth module when the acquired acceleration value is greater than a preset threshold, and sends a broadcast signal through the Bluetooth module. In addition, the third indicator light 126 flashes 15 times to remind the user that the Bluetooth mode of the electronic cigarette 10 is turned on. In addition, if the user shakes the electronic cigarette 10 again, the indicator light 126 will flash 15 times again.
[0106] Fig.14 and Fig.16 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the cigarette cartridge 11 of some embodiments of the present application. The cigarette cartridge 11 includes a heating component 146, a ejector pin 1471, an ejector pin 1472, a shrapnel 1481, a shrapnel 1482 and a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) module 151. In some embodiments, the heating component 146, the ejector pin 1471, the ejector pin 1472, the shrapnel 1481, the shrapnel 1482 and the PCB module 151 constitute the heating circuit 111 in some embodiments of the present application. In some embodiments, the heating component 146, the ejector pin 1471, the ejector pin 1472, the shrapnel 1481, the shrapnel 1482 and the PCB module 151 constitute the heating circuit 111 and the authentication circuit 112 in some embodiments of the present application, wherein the PCB module 151 is provided with a resistor (not shown in the figure) representing the taste information of the cigarette cartridge 11. In some embodiments, in some embodiments, the PCB module 151 is also provided with an encryption chip (not shown in the figure) in the above embodiment.
[0107] Fig.15 and Fig.17Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the cigarette rod 12 in some embodiments of the present application. The cigarette rod 12 includes a spring pin 1621, a spring pin 1622, a spring pin 1623, a main control module 166, a motor 122, a battery 127, a charging module 128 and an antenna 170. Among them, the main control module 166 and the antenna 170 are composed of a main control circuit 123, a memory 124, a wireless communication circuit 125 and an indicator light 126 in some embodiments of the present application. In some embodiments of the present application, the spring pin 1621, the spring pin 1622, and the spring pin 1623 are all used as pins for electrical connection, and may also be referred to as pin 1621, pin 1622, and pin 1623. In some embodiments, the spring pin 1621 and the spring pin 1622 can be used as external power supply pins, and the spring pin 1623 can be used as an external data pin.
[0108] in, Fig.14 The decomposed cigarette cartridge 11 and Fig.15 The decomposed cigarette rod 12 can be formed into the following after being installed and assembled: Figure 2B The combined electronic cigarette 10. Fig.16 The decomposed cigarette cartridge 11 and Fig.17 The decomposed cigarette rod 12 can be assembled into a Figure 2B The combined electronic cigarette 10.
[0109] Fig.18 1 is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic cigarette in some embodiments of the present application. The cigarette cartridge 11 is inserted into the cigarette rod 12, and the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are in a combined state. Figure 2B The heating assembly 146 includes a pin 1461 and a pin 1462. The pin 1461, the ejector pin 1471, and the spring 1481 are electrically connected to the spring pin 1621 through the PCB module 151; the pin 1462, the ejector pin 1472, and the spring 1482 are electrically connected to the spring pin 1622 through the PCB module 151, see Figure 14-17 As shown. The spring pins 1621, 1622 and 1623 are all electrically connected to the main control module 166. When the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are not combined, as shown in FIG. Figure 2A As shown, the spring pin 1621, the spring pin 1622, and the spring pin 1623 have no contact with the PCB module 151. Among them, the pin 1461, the pin 1462, the ejector pin 1471, the ejector pin 1472, the spring piece 1481, the spring piece 1482, the spring pin 1621, and the spring pin 1622 are all made of conductive materials. In some embodiments, the pin 1462 and the pin 1462 can be used as the positive electrode and the negative electrode, respectively. In some embodiments, the pin 1462 and the pin 1462 can be used as the negative electrode and the positive electrode, respectively.
[0110] The cartridge 11 also includes a tube body 143, a heating base 150 and a bottom cover 154. The tube body 143 includes an upper tube body 1431 and a lower tube body 1432, and the bottom cover 154 is covered at the bottom of the tube body 1432 and is connected and fixed to the tube body 1432 through a locking structure. Among them, the upper tube body 1431 is the upper part of the tube body 143, and the lower tube body 1432 is the lower part of the tube body 143. The heating base 150 is arranged in the lower tube body 1432 and is located on the bottom cover 154. Among them, the PCB module 151 is arranged in the lower tube body 1432 and is located between the heating base 150 and the bottom cover 154. Among them, the shrapnel 1481 and the shrapnel 1482, the ejector pin 1471 and the ejector pin 1472, and the heating assembly 146 are sequentially arranged in the heating base 150, and the shrapnel 1481 and the shrapnel 1482 are electrically contacted with the two contact pads at the upper end of the PCB module 151. The two contact pads at the upper end of the PCB module 151 are electrically connected to the contact pads 1511 and 1512 at the lower end through the circuit or lead wire inside the PCB module 151. The ejector pins 1471 and 1472 respectively pass through the through holes 1501 and 1502 at the bottom of the heating base 150 to contact the springs 1481 and 1482. The pins 1461 and 1462 of the heating assembly 146 are respectively accommodated in the cavities of the ejector pins 1471 and 1472, and can form electrical contact with the ejector pins 1471 and 1472. In some embodiments of the present application, the ejector pin has a needle tube and a needle seat. The needle tube of ejector pin 1471 is used to accommodate and electrically contact pin 1461 , and the needle tube of ejector pin 1472 is used to accommodate and electrically contact pin 1462 . The needle seat of ejector pin 1471 and the needle seat of ejector pin 1472 are electrically contacted with two contact pads at the upper end of PCB module 151 respectively.
[0111] Fig.19 Schematic diagram of the bottom view of the cigarette cartridge 11 in some embodiments of the present application. Fig.19As shown, the lower end of the PCB module 151 also includes a contact pad 1511, a contact pad 1512, and a contact pad 1513. The contact pads 1511, 1512, and 1513 are located in the through hole 1541 of the bottom cover 154, so that when the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are combined, the contact pads 1511, 1512, and 1513 are electrically in contact with the spring pins 1621, 1622, and 1623, respectively. In some embodiments, the contact pads 1511, 1512, and 1513 are integrated in the PCB module 151. In some embodiments, when the cigarette cartridge 11 contacts the spring pin of the cigarette rod through the contact pad, since the cigarette cartridge 11 itself has resistance, a change in voltage or current will be generated between the spring pins 1621 and 1622, that is, the main control module 166 will detect the output level value of the connection circuit where the spring pins 1621 and 1622 are located. For example, in some embodiments, when the electrical contact is made, the output level value is a high level. In some embodiments, when the electrical contact is made, the output level value is a low level.
[0112] In some embodiments of the present application, the smoke bomb 11 further includes an oil absorption pad 149. The oil absorption pad 149 can be used to absorb the smoke oil that may leak. The material of the oil absorption pad 149 is cotton, but it can be selected according to actual conditions and is not limited to this. Through holes or openings are provided on both sides of the oil absorption pad 149, and the through holes or openings can cover the outer wall of the upper half of the ejector pin 1471 and the ejector pin 1472.
[0113] Figures 20A-20B Schematic diagram of the structure of the heating base 150 of some embodiments of the present application. The heating base 150 includes a base body (not marked in the figure), a first side end structure and a second side end structure. Through holes 1501 and through holes 1502 are arranged on the base body. The first side end structure and the second side end structure are respectively located on opposite sides of the base. The heating base 150 includes a side end cavity 1503, one or more through holes 1504 and a side end opening 1505. Among them, the side end cavity 1503 is arranged in the first side end structure, and the side end opening 1505 is arranged in the second side end structure. One or more through holes 1504 are arranged on one side of the side end cavity 1503 close to the side end opening 1505. Among them, the side end opening 1505 connects the space in the air outlet channel 1433 of the tube body 143 with the space between the heating body 1464 and the oil absorption pad 149, so as to be used as a part of the channel for smoke and airflow circulation in the smoke bomb 11.
[0114] In some embodiments of the present application, the cigarette cartridge 11 further includes an air pipe 152. The air pipe 152 is disposed between the heating base 150 and the bottom cover 154, and the upper end opening of the air pipe 152 is located in the side end cavity 1503 of the heating base 150. The opening 1504 connects the upper end of the air pipe 152 with the space inside the heating base 150. The lower end of the air pipe 152 is disposed in the bottom cover 154 and is exposed by the through hole 1541, and is slightly lower than the outer surface of the bottom cover 154 or flush with the outer surface of the bottom cover 154. The lower end of the air pipe 152 is connected to the space outside the cigarette cartridge 11. In some embodiments of the present application, the heating base 150 further includes a ramp structure 1506. The ramp structure 1506 is located at the bottom of the heating base 150 and serves as a part of forming the side end opening 1505. During the user's inhalation process, the slope structure 1506 can prevent the smoke oil from entering the left air flow channel 1433 in the tube body 143.
[0115] In some embodiments of the present application, the height of the opening 1504 from the bottom cover 154 is greater than the height of the oil absorbing pad 149 from the bottom cover 154, so that even if there is oil leakage, it will be absorbed by the oil absorbing pad 149 first, and will not leak to the outside of the cartridge 11 through the air pipe 152, thereby improving the user experience. In some embodiments, the height of the upper end of the air pipe 152 from the bottom cover 154 is greater than the height of the plurality of openings 1504 from the bottom cover 154, so that even if oil leakage occurs in the cartridge 11, when the oil overflows to the opening 1504, it can flow out through the opening 1504 and still be stored in the cartridge 11, and will not overflow to the outside of the cartridge 11 through the upper end of the air pipe 152, thereby improving the user experience. In some embodiments, the material of the air pipe 152 is steel, but is not limited thereto.
[0116] In some embodiments of the present application, the cigarette cartridge 11 further includes an O-ring 153. The O-ring 153 is disposed around the outer wall of the heating base 150. In some embodiments of the present application, a groove is disposed on the outer wall of the heating base 150, and the groove is an annular groove 1507, such as Fig. 20A and 20B The O-ring 153 is nested in the annular groove 1507 to seal the outer wall of the heating base 153 and the inner wall of the tube body 143 to prevent the smoke oil from leaking out of the smoke cartridge 11.
[0117] In some embodiments of the present application, the smoke bomb 11 further includes a heating top cover 144 and a heating silicone body 145. The tube body 143 further includes a storage compartment 1434. The heating top cover 144 and the heating silicone body 145 both have a number of through holes (not shown in the figure), and the smoke oil stored in the storage compartment 1434 penetrates through the through holes in the heating top cover 144 and the through holes in the heating silicone body 145 to contact the heating component 146. When the heating component 146 is powered on and heated, the temperature generated by the heating component 146 will atomize the smoke oil in contact therewith. According to the viscosity of the smoke oil, by adjusting the shape, size and number of the through holes of the heating top cover 144 and the heating silicone body 145, the heating component 146 can be effectively contacted with the smoke oil to avoid dry burning and the generation of a burnt smell.
[0118] Figures 21A-21C Schematic diagram of the structure of the heating assembly of some embodiments of the present application. The heating assembly 146 includes a pin 1461, a pin 1462, a heating element 1463 and a heating body 1464. The pin 1461, the pin 1462, and the heating element 1463 are all arranged in the heating body 1464. In some embodiments, the heating element 1463 can be printed on the bottom surface of the heating body 1464 via circuit printing technology. A groove 1465 is also provided in the heating body 1464. As mentioned above, the e-liquid in the storage compartment 1434 penetrates into the surface of the groove 1465 in the heating assembly 146 through the through holes in the heating top cover 144 and the heating silicone body 145 to contact the heating body 1464. Pin 1461, heating element 1463, and pin 1462 are electrically connected in sequence. When pin 1461 and pin 1462 are powered, heating element 1463 generates heat to increase the temperature of heating body 1464, and after the temperature rises to a value higher than the critical value for atomizing the tobacco oil, the tobacco oil in contact with heating body 1464 is atomized.
[0119] In some embodiments of the present application, the heating element 1463 may be printed inside the heating body 1464 via circuit printing technology. In this way, it is possible to avoid possible damage to the heating element 1463 during the subsequent assembly process. The heating element 1463 may include a metal material. In some embodiments, the heating element 1463 may include silver. In some embodiments, the heating element 1463 may include platinum. In some embodiments, the heating element 1463 may include palladium. In some embodiments, the heating element 1463 may include a nickel alloy material. The material included in the heating element 1463 is not limited to the above, and can be selected according to actual conditions.
[0120] In some embodiments of the present application, the heating element 1463 may be printed on the bottom surface of the groove 1465 in the heating body 1464 via circuit printing technology.
[0121] In some embodiments of the present application, the heating body 1464 may include a ceramic material, and the heating body 1464 may include a diatomaceous earth material. The heating body 1464 may include alumina. In some embodiments, the heating body 1464 may include a semiconductor ceramic material. In certain embodiments, the heating body 1464 may include heavily doped silicon carbide. In some embodiments, the heating body 1464 may include barium titanate. In certain embodiments, the heating body 1464 may include strontium titanate. The material included in the heating body 1464 is not limited to the above, and can be selected according to actual conditions.
[0122] The heating body 1464 may have a self-limiting temperature characteristic. The resistance value of the heating body 1464 may increase as the temperature increases. When the temperature of the heating body 1464 reaches a critical value CV1, the resistance value R1 is obtained. In some embodiments, when the temperature of the heating body 1464 reaches a critical value CV1, the heating element 1463 can no longer increase the temperature of the heating body 1464. In some embodiments, when the resistance value of the heating body 1464 reaches R1, the heating power output by the heating element 1463 can no longer increase the temperature of the heating body 1464.
[0123] In some embodiments of the present application, the critical value CV1 is in the range of 200°C to 220°C. In some embodiments, the critical value CV1 is in the range of 220°C to 240°C. In some embodiments, the critical value CV1 is in the range of 240°C to 260°C. In some embodiments, the critical value CV1 is in the range of 260°C to 280°C. In some embodiments, the critical value CV1 is in the range of 280°C to 300°C. In some embodiments, the critical value CV1 is in the range of 280°C to 300°C. In some embodiments, the critical value CV1 is in the range of 300°C to 320°C. The specific range of the critical value CV1 will be limited by the material contained in the heating body 1464, and the material contained in the heating body 1464 and the required critical value CV1 can be selected according to actual conditions.
[0124] In some embodiments of the present application, when heated to the critical value CV1, the heating body 1464 has a resistance value greater than 10Ω. In some embodiments, when heated to the critical value CV1, the heating body 1464 has a resistance value greater than 15Ω. In some embodiments, when heated to the critical value CV1, the heating body 1464 has a resistance value greater than 20Ω. In some embodiments, when heated to the critical value CV1, the heating body 1464 has a resistance value greater than 30Ω.
[0125] The self-limiting temperature characteristic of the heating body 1464 can prevent the heating component 146 from burning dry and continue to heat up when powered on. The self-limiting temperature characteristic of the heating body 1464 can reduce the probability of the electronic cigarette 10 burning. The self-limiting temperature characteristic of the heating body 1464 can increase the safety of the electronic cigarette 10. The self-limiting temperature characteristic of the heating body 1464 can increase the service life of the electronic cigarette 10.
[0126] like Fig. 21C As shown, the heating body 1464 may have pores. In some embodiments, the pores may be in the shape of a block. In some embodiments, the pores may be in the shape of a cylinder. In some embodiments, the pores may be in the shape of a ring. In some embodiments, the pores may be in the shape of a hexagonal column, such as Fig.21D The enlarged structure diagram of the heating body 1464 at A is shown. In some embodiments, the pore shape can be a honeycomb structure.
[0127] The smoke oil can penetrate into the pores of the heating body 1464. The pores of the heating body 1464 can be soaked in the smoke oil. The pores of the heating body 1464 can increase the contact area between the heating body 1464 and the smoke oil. The pores of the heating body 1464 can surround the small molecules of the smoke oil from all sides. During the heating process, the pores of the heating body 1464 can make the smoke oil heated more evenly. During the heating process, the pores of the heating body 1464 can make the smoke oil reach a predetermined temperature faster. During the heating process, the pores of the heating body 1464 can prevent the generation of a burnt smell.
[0128] In some embodiments, the heating body 1464 has a porosity of 20% to 30%. In some embodiments, the heating body 1464 has a porosity of 30% to 40%. In certain embodiments, the heating body 1464 has a porosity of 40% to 50%. In some embodiments, the heating body 1464 has a porosity of 50% to 60%. In some embodiments, the heating body 1464 has a porosity of 60% to 70%. In some embodiments, the heating body 1464 has a porosity of 70% to 80%.
[0129] Fig. 22The schematic diagram of the structure of the heating assembly of some embodiments of the present application, the heating assembly 146 also includes a protection element 1466. The protection element 1466 is arranged in the heating body 1464, and is coupled between the pin 1461, the heating element 1463 and the pin 1462 to form a series circuit. Among them, the protection element 1466 has a self-recovery characteristic. In some embodiments, the protection element 1466 is a fuse with a self-recovery characteristic, that is, a self-recovery fuse. The protection element 1466 can be arranged at either end of the two ends of the heating element 1463, or at both ends. Among them, the protection element 1466 can be formed in one piece by high-temperature sintering during the process of making the heating assembly 146.
[0130] When the temperature of the protection element 1466 rises to a critical value CV2, the protection element 1466 forms an open circuit, so that the series circuit formed by the pin 1461, the heating element 1463, the protection element 1466, and the pin 1462 forms an open circuit, that is, the heating element 1463 no longer heats. When the temperature of the protection element 1466 drops to a critical value CV3, the protection element 1466 forms a short circuit, so that the series circuit formed by the pin 1461, the heating element 1463, the protection element 1466, and the pin 1462 forms a passage, and the heating element 1463 heats.
[0131] In some embodiments, the critical value CV3 may be the same as the critical value CV2. In some embodiments, the critical value CV3 may be different from the critical value CV2. In some embodiments, the critical value CV3 is lower than the critical value CV2.
[0132] In some embodiments, the critical value CV2 is in the range of 200°C to 220°C. In some embodiments, the critical value CV2 is in the range of 220°C to 240°C. In some embodiments, the critical value CV2 is in the range of 240°C to 260°C. In some embodiments, the critical value CV2 is in the range of 260°C to 280°C. In some embodiments, the critical value CV2 is in the range of 280°C to 300°C. In some embodiments, the critical value CV2 is in the range of 300°C to 320°C.
[0133] In some embodiments, the critical value CV3 is in the range of 180°C to 200°C. In some embodiments, the critical value CV3 is in the range of 200°C to 220°C. In some embodiments, the critical value CV3 is in the range of 220°C to 240°C. In some embodiments, the critical value CV3 is in the range of 240°C to 260°C. In some embodiments, the critical value CV3 is in the range of 260°C to 280°C. In some embodiments, the critical value CV3 is in the range of 280°C to 300°C.
[0134] In some embodiments of the present application, the protection element 1466 has an irreversible characteristic, such as a fuse with an irreversible characteristic. When the temperature of the protection element 1466 rises to a critical value CV4, the protection element 1466 forms an open circuit. In some embodiments, the protection element 1466 that forms an open circuit does not form a short circuit due to a temperature drop.
[0135] The protective element 1466 can prevent the heating element 1465 from burning dry. The protective element 1466 can reduce the probability of the electronic cigarette 10 burning. The protective element 1466 can increase the safety of the electronic cigarette 10. The protective element 1466 can increase the service life of the electronic cigarette 10.
[0136] In some embodiments of the present application, the cigarette cartridge 11 further includes a mouthpiece cover 141 and an official cap 142. The official cap 142 is sleeved on a portion of the upper tube body 1431, and when the user is inhaling the electronic cigarette 10, the official cap 142 contacts the user's mouth. The official cap 142 is made of silicone, but is not limited to this. The mouthpiece cover 141 covers the entire official cap 142 and is sleeved on most of the upper tube body 1431. Through holes for air outlet are provided on the upper tube body 1431 and the official cap 142. The positions of these through holes roughly correspond to each other, so that the smoke in the atomized state can be delivered into the user's mouth.
[0137] In some embodiments of the present application, the cigarette rod 12 includes a battery holder cover 161, a shell 171 and a battery holder 169. Among them, the battery holder 169 is installed in the shell 171, and the battery holder cover 161 is installed at the upper end of the battery holder 169 so that a accommodating space is formed in the shell 171 at the upper end of the battery holder cover 161. The accommodating space is used to accommodate the lower tube 1432 of the cigarette cartridge 11, and the upper tube 1431 of the cigarette cartridge 11 is located outside the shell 171. In some embodiments of the present application, the structure of the junction of the upper tube 1431 and the lower tube 1432 matches the structure of the upper end of the shell 171. The upper end of the battery holder 169 has a through hole for accommodating the spring pin 1621, the spring pin 1622 and the spring pin 1623, and a through hole for air circulation. The cigarette rod 12 also includes a magnet 1631 and a magnet 1632. The upper end of the battery bracket 169 is also provided with a through hole for installing the magnet 1631 and the magnet 1632. Among them, the spring pin 1621, the spring pin 1622 and the spring pin 1623 are located between the magnet 1631 and the magnet 1632.
[0138] Fig.23 1 is a schematic diagram of a top view of the cigarette rod 12 of some embodiments of the present application. The battery holder cover 161 has a structure corresponding to the upper end of the battery holder 169. Fig.23As shown, the battery holder cover 161 is provided with through holes 1611, 1612, 1613, 1614, 1615 and 1616. Among them, the spring pins 1621, 1622 and 1623 extend from the through holes 1611, 1612 and 1613 respectively. The magnets 1631 and 1632 are respectively located in the through holes 1615 and 1616. In some embodiments, the tops of the magnets 1631 and 1632 are flush with the cover surface of the battery holder cover 161. In some embodiments, the tops of the magnets 1631 and 1632 are slightly lower than the cover surface of the battery holder cover 161. In some embodiments, the tops of the magnets 1631 and 1632 are slightly higher than the cover surface of the battery holder cover 161. The magnets 1631 and 1632 are used to firmly hold the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 together by magnetic force, so as to prevent the cigarette cartridge 11 or the cigarette rod 12 from slipping when the user draws the electronic cigarette 10, thereby improving the user experience. In addition, the through hole 1614 is used to connect the airflow detection port of the airflow sensor 121 inside the cigarette rod 12 to the external space.
[0139] When the battery holder cover 161 covers the upper end of the battery holder 169, the spring pins 1621, 1622 and 1623 can contact the contact pads 1511, 1512 and 1513 at the lower end of the PCB module 151 in the cigarette cartridge 11, respectively, so that the spring pins 1621, 1622 and 1623 are all electrically connected to the main control module 166. The main control module 166, the battery 127, the charging circuit 128, the motor 122 and the airflow sensor 121 are all installed in the corresponding structure in the battery holder 169, and the battery 127, the charging circuit 128, the motor 122 and the airflow sensor 121 are all electrically connected to the main control module 166.
[0140] In some embodiments of the present application, the cigarette rod 12 further includes a silicone sleeve 167. The silicone sleeve 167 is used to protect the airflow sensor 121. The cigarette rod 12 further includes a light guide column bracket 165. The light guide column bracket 165 is arranged on the battery bracket 169 and is located on one side of the main control module 166. Among them, the indicator light 126 is arranged on the main control module 166 and is located in the space between the main control module 166 and the light guide column bracket 165. When the indicator light 124 is on, the light information can be displayed to the user through the light guide column bracket 165 and the through hole in the housing 171.
[0141] In some embodiments of the present application, the battery 128 is located between the main control module 166 and the charging circuit 128, and the charging circuit 128 is fixed to the battery bracket 169 by screws 168. The cigarette rod 12 also includes an antenna 170 for sending and receiving wireless signals. The antenna 170 is arranged in the space between one side of the battery 127 and the shell 171, and the antenna 170 is electrically connected to the main control module 166. In some embodiments of the present application, the cigarette rod 12 also includes a sponge pad 164, which is arranged in the space between the other side of the battery 127 opposite to the antenna 170 and the shell 171. Among them, the sponge pad 164 contacts the inner wall of the battery 127 and the shell 171 to provide a buffering force. When the cigarette cartridge 11 is combined with the cigarette rod 12, the accommodation space in the shell 171 accommodates the lower tube 1432 and the bottom cover 154 in the cigarette cartridge 11.
[0142] In some embodiments of the present application, when the cigarette cartridge 11 is not combined with the cigarette rod 12 , the through hole 1614 for air circulation of the battery holder cover 161 in the cigarette rod 12 can connect the external air with the airflow detection through hole of the airflow sensor 121 .
[0143] Fig.24 Schematic diagram of the airflow channel structure of the electronic cigarette 10 in some embodiments of the present application. Fig.24 As shown, when the cigarette cartridge 11 is combined with the cigarette rod 12, there is a gap between the outer wall of the lower tube 1432 of the cigarette cartridge 11 and the inner wall of the shell 171 of the cigarette rod 12, and there is also a gap for air circulation between the bottom cover 154 of the cigarette cartridge 11 and the battery holder cover 161 of the cigarette rod 12, and the air enters the airflow detection through hole of the airflow sensor 121 through the through hole 1614 for air circulation of the battery holder cover 161, so as to form an airflow channel f1 that connects the external air of the electronic cigarette 10 and the electronic cigarette airflow sensor 121. In this way, it is ensured that the external air of the electronic cigarette 10 can effectively enter.
[0144] When the cartridge 11 of the electronic cigarette 10 is combined with the cigarette rod 12, when the user performs a puffing action, the airflow at the airflow detection hole of the airflow sensor 121 enters the gap between the bottom cover 154 and the battery holder cover 161 through the through hole 1614 at the battery holder cover 161, that is, when the air flow, i.e., the airflow, is detected, a high level is output. The main control module 166 enables the battery 12 to power the heating component 146, and the heating component 146 heats the smoke oil. Subsequently, the air enters the space between the heating component 146 and the oil absorption pad 419 through the air pipe 152 and the through hole 1504. At this time, part of the smoke oil is atomized by heating and heating. The airflow brings the smoke formed by the atomization of the smoke oil into the airflow channel 1433 through the side opening 1505, and enters the user's mouth through the corresponding through holes on the upper tube body 1431, the official cap 142 and the mouthpiece cover 141, thereby forming an airflow channel f2 to achieve a smoking action. It should be noted that during the suction process, air will also enter the air pipe 152 through the air flow channel f1.
[0145] In some embodiments of the present application, return to Figure 2A When the cigarette cartridge 11 is not inserted into the cigarette rod 12, there is no load between the spring pin 1621 and the spring pin 1622, and the main control module 166 detects that the level between the spring pin 1621 and the spring pin 1622 is high. Figure 2B As shown, when the cigarette cartridge 11 is inserted into the cigarette rod 12, the spring pins 1621 and 1622 are electrically connected to the contact pads of the PCB module 151, that is, the PCB module 151 as a load forms a current loop with the spring pins 1621 and 1622. At this time, since the PCB module 151 as a load can divide the voltage, the main control module 166 detects that the spring pins 1621 and 1622 are at a low level. At this time, the main control module 166 drives the indicator light 126 and the motor 122 to work in the reminder mode. The reminder mode is: after the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are combined, the indicator light 126 lights up and gradually goes out; and the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 vibrate once after 0.5s of combination, and the vibration time is 40ms. Among them, the reminder mode is not limited to this and can be set according to actual conditions. In this way, the user can be reminded that the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 have been combined and can be used normally. In some embodiments of the present application, the main control module 166 can also confirm that the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette cartridge 12 are not combined when it detects that the connection circuit output formed by the elastic pin 1621 and the elastic pin 1622 of the cigarette rod 12 is at a low level, and confirm that the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette cartridge 12 are combined when it detects that the connection circuit output is at a high level.
[0146] After the user confirms the electronic cigarette 11 for combination according to the prompts of the indicator light 126 and the motor 122, the user begins to perform a normal inhalation action.
[0147] When the user does not inhale, the airflow sensor 121 does not detect the change in airflow, and the airflow sensor 121 outputs a low level. When the user inhales, the airflow sensor 121 detects the airflow, and the output level of the airflow sensor 121 changes from a low level to a high level. When the main control module 166 receives the signal that the airflow sensor 121 changes from a low level to a high level, it outputs a voltage through the spring pins 1621 and 1622, and provides the output voltage to the heating component 146 through the contact pads, springs 1481 and 1482, and ejector pins 1471 and 1472 of the PCB module 151, so that the heating component 146 heats and atomizes the smoke oil in contact with the heating component 146. At the same time, when the user inhales, the air enters the smoke cartridge 11 through the air pipe 152 and delivers the atomized smoke into the user's mouth through the airflow channel, thereby completing a smoking action. When the smoking action stops, the airflow change in the electronic cigarette 10 stops, the airflow sensor 121 does not detect the airflow change, and the output level of the airflow sensor 121 changes from a high level to a low level. At this time, after the main control module 166 obtains that the output level changes from a high level to a low level, it controls to disconnect the output voltage between the spring pin 1621 and the spring pin 1622, that is, stops heating the heating component 146. The main control module 166 records the starting time t2 of the high level when it detects that the output level of the airflow sensor 121 changes from a low level to a high level, and records the starting time t3 of the low level when it detects that the output level of the airflow sensor 121 changes from a high level to a low level next time, wherein the time T2 of the user taking a puff = t3-t2, wherein t3 is greater than t2. The main control module 166 counts when T2 is greater than the preset threshold value t4 and increases the count value C1, for example, by 1. Wherein t4 can be set to 1s, but is not limited thereto. If the user continues to take puffs, when the count value C1 of the main control module 166 within time T3 is greater than the preset threshold value n, the motor 122 is driven to work in a reminder mode. The reminder mode is: the motor 122 vibrates. For example, when the count value C1 of the main control module 166 within 10 minutes of T3 is greater than 15, the main control module 166 can drive the motor 122 to vibrate once after the 15th puff is finished. The short vibration time is 40ms, so as to effectively remind the user to control the amount of smoking and prevent excessive smoking.
[0148] In some embodiments of the present application, the airflow sensor 121 may also output a low level when airflow is detected, and output a high level when no airflow is detected. The main control module 166 may determine whether the user is smoking based on the level information with different logic levels output by the airflow sensor 121, and the specific determination method is not limited to the above.
[0149] In some embodiments of the present application, when the main control module 166 disconnects the power supply from the battery 127 to the heating component 146 when T2 is greater than t5, the heating component 146 stops heating. For example, when the main control module 166 disconnects the power supply from the battery 127 to the heating component 146 when T2 is greater than 5s, the heating component 146 stops heating. This can prevent users from smoking excessively.
[0150] In some embodiments of the present application, after the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette rod 12 are combined, the main control module 166 detects the data information of the authentication circuit 112 electrically connected to the spring pin 1623 in the PCB module 151. In some embodiments, the authentication circuit 112 includes a resistor that characterizes the taste information of the cigarette cartridge 11, that is, different resistance values correspond to cigarette cartridges of different flavors. For example, when the resistor is 2 ohms, it indicates that the cigarette cartridge 11 combined with the cigarette rod 12 is a grapefruit-flavored cigarette cartridge 11. When the resistor is 4 ohms, it indicates that the cigarette cartridge 11 combined with the cigarette rod 12 is a mint-flavored cigarette cartridge 11. It should be noted that the resistance value of the specific resistor and the corresponding flavor of the cigarette cartridge 11 are not limited to this. It can be determined according to actual conditions. When the main control module 166 detects that the resistance value of the resistor connected to the spring pin 1623 is 2 ohms, it indicates that the cigarette cartridge 11 is a grapefruit-flavored cigarette cartridge.
[0151] In some embodiments of the present application, the authentication circuit 112 includes an encryption chip (not shown in the figure). The encryption chip stores the encrypted data information of the cigarette cartridge 11, and the data information includes a unique ID number, cigarette cartridge flavor, and the amount of cigarette cartridge oil. The main control module 166 includes a decryption module corresponding to the encryption chip, and the decryption module includes a decryption chip. The decryption module is used to decrypt the encrypted information when the cigarette cartridge 11 and the cigarette cartridge 12 are in a combined state, and send a decryption success message after the decryption is successful, and send a decryption failure message after the decryption fails. After receiving the decryption success message, the main control module 166 supplies power between the battery 127 and the heating circuit 111. The main control module 166 drives the indicator light 126 to flash 3 times and drives the motor 123 to short shock 3 times. After the encrypted data information obtained from the encryption chip is successfully decrypted, the main control module 166 turns on the Bluetooth mode and sends a broadcast signal through the antenna 170.
[0152] In some embodiments of the present application, the main control module 166 does not respond to the voltage or current change between the spring pin 1621 and the spring pin 1622 after receiving the decryption failure information. In some embodiments of the present application, the main control module 166 responds to the voltage or current change between the spring pin 1621 and the spring pin 1622 after receiving the decryption success information. In some embodiments of the present application, the main control module 166 does not respond to the level information output by the airflow sensor 121 after receiving the decryption failure information. In some embodiments of the present application, the main control module 166 responds to the level information output by the airflow sensor 121 after receiving the decryption success information.
[0153] In some embodiments of the present application, the main control module 166 obtains the acceleration value of the acceleration sensor 129, and determines the downward tilt angle of the cigarette cartridge 11 according to the obtained acceleration value. Fig.18 As shown, when the electronic cigarette 10 is placed horizontally, that is, the electronic cigarette 10 shown in state A, the downward tilt angle determined by the main control module 166 is 0°. At this time, the main control module 166 will not output any action instructions. When the electronic cigarette 10 is tilted and the mouthpiece 141 is tilted downward, the main control module 166 determines that the downward tilt angle is not less than a preset threshold value α. Among them, α can be set to 20° and saved in the memory 124, but it is not limited to this. Fig.18 In the electronic cigarette 10 shown in the state B, when the user uses the electronic cigarette 10 to inhale and tilts the mouthpiece 141 downward, it can be determined that the user is inhaling the electronic cigarette 10. However, since the mouthpiece 141 of the electronic cigarette 10 is tilted downward, the smoke oil in the storage compartment 1434 will not penetrate into the heating component 146 through the heating top cover 144 and the heating silicone body 145 due to the influence of gravity. Therefore, when the user inhales for too long, the smoke oil in the heating component 146 will dry up, causing the heating component 146 to burn dry and produce a burnt smell.
[0154] Therefore, when the electronic cigarette 10 is tilted and the mouthpiece 141 is tilted downward, the main control module 166 determines that the downward tilt angle is not less than a preset threshold value α, and at the same time detects that the output level of the airflow sensor 121 is high and the suction time T2 is greater than the preset threshold value t4, the main control module 166 drives the motor 122 to vibrate in the fourth drive mode. The fourth drive mode is: the drive motor 122 vibrates 3 times, and each vibration time is 40ms. Thereby, the user is reminded to avoid the burnt smell caused by the dry burning of the heating component 146 due to the long backdraft time, which improves the user experience. In some embodiments of the present application, the tilt angle determined by the main control module 166 can be a positive number or a negative number, and positive and negative are used to represent different downward tilt directions. Among them, a positive number indicates that the mouthpiece 141 is tilted downward, which is a backdraft state; a negative number indicates that the mouthpiece 141 is tilted upward, which is a normal use state.
[0155] In some embodiments of the present application, when the main control module 166 detects that the acceleration value of the acceleration sensor 129 is greater than the preset threshold a1, the wireless communication function is started, that is, a broadcast signal is sent through the antenna 170. Among them, the wireless communication function can be a Bluetooth function, and the antenna 170 can be a Bluetooth antenna, but it is not limited to this. As mentioned above, it can be selected according to the specific situation. At the same time, the main control module 166 drives the indicator light 126 in the third driving mode, and the third driving mode is that the indicator light 126 flashes 15 times to remind the user that the Bluetooth mode of the electronic cigarette 10 is turned on. In addition, if the acceleration value is detected again within the preset time and is greater than the preset threshold, that is, the user shakes it again, the main control module 166 continues to drive the indicator light in the third driving mode. When the user knows that the Bluetooth mode of the electronic cigarette 10 is turned on, the user can match the electronic cigarette with Bluetooth through the mobile phone to obtain the user's smoking information and the relevant data information of the cigarette cartridge 11 of the electronic cigarette 10.
[0156] References to "some embodiments", "some embodiments", "one embodiment", "another example", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" throughout the specification mean that at least one embodiment or example in the present application includes the specific features, structures or characteristics described in the embodiment or example. Therefore, descriptions appearing in various places throughout the specification, such as "in some embodiments", "in an embodiment", "in one embodiment", "in another example", "in an example", "in a specific example" or "example", do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example in the present application.
[0157] As used herein, spatially relative terms, for example, "under," "below," "lower," "above," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and the like may be used herein for ease of description to describe the relationship of one element or feature to another element or feature as illustrated in the figures. In addition to the orientation depicted in the figures, spatially relative terms are intended to cover different orientations of the device in use or operation. The device may be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein may also be interpreted accordingly. It should be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected to" or "coupled to" another element, it may be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or there may be intermediate elements.
[0158] As used herein, the terms "approximately", "substantially", "substantially" and "about" are used to describe and take into account small changes. When used in conjunction with an event or situation, the term may refer to an example where the event or situation occurs exactly and an example where the event or situation occurs very approximately. As used herein with respect to a given value or range, the term "about" generally means within ±10%, ±5%, ±1% or ±0.5% of a given value or range. A range may be expressed herein as from one endpoint to another or between two endpoints. Unless otherwise specified, all ranges disclosed herein include endpoints. The term "substantially coplanar" may refer to two surfaces within a few microns (μm) positioned along the same plane, for example, within 10 μm, within 5 μm, within 1 μm or within 0.5 μm positioned along the same plane. When referring to a "substantially" identical numerical value or characteristic, the term may refer to a value within ±10%, ±5%, ±1% or ±0.5% of the average value of the value.
[0159] As used herein, the terms "approximately," "substantially," "substantially," and "about" are used to describe and explain small variations. When used in conjunction with an event or circumstance, the terms may refer to instances where the event or circumstance occurred exactly as well as instances where the event or circumstance occurred very approximately. For example, when used in conjunction with a numerical value, the terms may refer to a range of variation of less than or equal to ±10% of the numerical value, for example, less than or equal to ±5%, less than or equal to ±4%, less than or equal to ±3%, less than or equal to ±2%, less than or equal to ±1%, less than or equal to ±0.5%, less than or equal to ±0.1%, or less than or equal to ±0.05%. For example, two values may be considered "substantially" or "approximately" the same if the difference between them is less than or equal to ±10% of the average of the values (e.g., less than or equal to ±5%, less than or equal to ±4%, less than or equal to ±3%, less than or equal to ±2%, less than or equal to ±1%, less than or equal to ±0.5%, less than or equal to ±0.1%, or less than or equal to ±0.05%). For example, "substantially" parallel can refer to an angular variation range of less than or equal to ±10° relative to 0°, for example, less than or equal to ±5°, less than or equal to ±4°, less than or equal to ±3°, less than or equal to ±2°, less than or equal to ±1°, less than or equal to ±0.5°, less than or equal to ±0.1°, or less than or equal to ±0.05°. For example, "substantially" vertical can refer to an angular variation range of less than or equal to ±10° relative to 90°, for example, less than or equal to ±5°, less than or equal to ±4°, less than or equal to ±3°, less than or equal to ±2°, less than or equal to ±1°, less than or equal to ±0.5°, less than or equal to ±0.1°, or less than or equal to ±0.05°.
[0160] As used herein, the singular terms "a", "an" and "the" may include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the description of some embodiments, a component provided "on" or "over" another component may encompass the case where the former component is directly on (e.g., physically in contact with) the latter component, as well as the case where one or more intermediate components are located between the former component and the latter component.
[0161] Unless otherwise specified, spatial descriptions such as "above", "below", "up", "left", "right", "lower", "top", "bottom", "vertical", "horizontal", "side", "above", "below", "upper", "on", "below", "downward", etc. are indicated relative to the orientation shown in the figures. It should be understood that the spatial descriptions used herein are for illustrative purposes only, and actual embodiments of the structures described herein may be spatially arranged in any orientation or manner, with the understanding that the advantages of the embodiments of the present invention will not be deviated by such arrangements.
[0162] Although illustrative embodiments have been demonstrated and described, those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments should not be construed as limitations on the present application, and that changes, substitutions and modifications may be made to the embodiments without departing from the spirit, principles and scope of the present application.
Claims
1. An electronic atomizer device body, characterized in that: Used in combination with an electronic atomizer, the electronic atomizer device body comprises: Power supply, used for power supply; Air flow sensor; Accelerometer; and a main control circuit, which is electrically connected to the airflow sensor and the acceleration sensor, and is configured to start the airflow sensor and the acceleration sensor after detecting first level information, and determine the downward tilt angle of the electronic atomizer according to the acceleration value from the acceleration sensor; wherein the first level information is generated when the electronic atomizer device body is combined with the electronic atomizer; Wherein, when the downward inclination angle is not less than a first preset threshold value, and at the same time it is detected that the output level of the airflow sensor is high and the puffing time T2 is greater than a second preset threshold value, the main control circuit drives the reminder device of the electronic atomizer device body to work, thereby reminding the user to avoid the burnt smell caused by the dry burning of the electronic atomizer due to the long back-puffing time; The suction time T2=t3-t2, wherein t2 is the starting time when the output level of the airflow sensor changes from a low level to a high level, and t3 is the starting time when the output level of the airflow sensor changes from a high level to a low level, wherein t3 is greater than t2.
2. The electronic atomizer device body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic atomizer device body further comprises: The reminder device is electrically connected to the main control circuit; The main control circuit is further configured to control the reminder device to operate in a first mode after detecting the first level information.
3. The electronic atomizer device body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The airflow sensor is configured to detect airflow changes after activation and output second level information, and The main control circuit is further configured to control the power supply to supply power to or cut off power to the electronic atomizer according to the received second level information.
4. The electronic atomizer device body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The acceleration sensor is configured to detect the movement of the electronic atomizer device body and output first information.
5. The electronic atomizer device body according to claim 4, characterized in that: The electronic atomizer device body further comprises: a wireless communication circuit, electrically connected to the main control circuit and configured to perform wireless communication; The main control circuit is further configured to activate the wireless communication circuit when the acceleration value in the first information is greater than a preset threshold.
6. The electronic atomizer device body according to claim 4, characterized in that: The main control circuit is further configured to obtain second information according to the first information, and when a value determined from the second information is greater than a preset threshold, control the reminder device to operate in a second mode.
7. The electronic atomizer device body according to claim 6, characterized in that: The value determined from the second information is a downtilt angle.
8. The electronic atomizer device body according to claim 5, characterized in that: After detecting the first level information, the main control circuit acquires the data information of the electronic atomizer; The data information includes the ID number, amount of e-liquid and flavor type of the electronic atomizer.
9. The electronic atomizer device body according to claim 8, characterized in that: The data information of the electronic atomizer is encrypted data information.
10. The electronic atomizer device body according to claim 9, characterized in that: The main control circuit includes a decryption module, which is used to decrypt the encrypted data information and send a decryption success message after the decryption is successful and send a decryption failure message after the decryption fails.
11. The electronic atomizer device body according to claim 10, characterized in that: After receiving the decryption failure information, the main control circuit controls the power supply to cut off power to the electronic atomizer.
12. The electronic atomizer device body according to claim 10, characterized in that: After receiving the decryption success information, the main control circuit wirelessly sends the decrypted data information through the wireless communication circuit.
13. The electronic atomizer device body according to claim 5, characterized in that: The wireless communication circuit uses one or more of the following modes for wireless communication: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, 5G, near field communication, ultrasonic communication, ZigBee, and RFID.
14. The electronic atomizer device body according to claim 2 or 6, characterized in that: The reminder device includes one of the following or a combination thereof: a motor, an indicator light.
15. An electronic atomizer device, characterized in that: It comprises an electronic atomizer device body according to any one of claims 1-13.
16. An operating method, characterized in that: Applicable to an electronic atomizer device body, the electronic atomizer device body is used in combination with an electronic atomizer and comprises: Power supply, used for power supply; Air flow sensor; Accelerometer; and Main control circuit; Wherein, the method comprises: The main control circuit starts the airflow sensor and the acceleration sensor after detecting the first level information, and determines the downward tilt angle of the electronic atomizer according to the acceleration value from the acceleration sensor; wherein the first level information is generated when the electronic atomizer device body is combined with the electronic atomizer; When the downward tilt angle is not less than a first preset threshold value, and when it is detected that the output level of the airflow sensor is high and the puff time T2 is greater than a second preset threshold value, the main control circuit drives the reminder device of the electronic atomizer device body to work, thereby reminding the user to avoid the burnt smell caused by the dry burning of the electronic atomizer due to the long puff time; The suction time T2=t3-t2, wherein t2 is the starting time when the output level of the airflow sensor changes from a low level to a high level, and t3 is the starting time when the output level of the airflow sensor changes from a high level to a low level, wherein t3 is greater than t2.
17. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that The electronic atomizer device body also includes: The reminder device is electrically connected to the main control circuit; the method further comprises: After detecting the first level information, the main control circuit controls the reminder device to operate in a first mode.
18. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that The method further comprises: The airflow sensor detects airflow changes after startup and outputs second level information, and The main control circuit controls the power supply to supply power to or cut off power to the electronic atomizer according to the received second level information.
19. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that The method further comprises: The acceleration sensor detects the movement of the electronic atomizer device body and outputs first information.
20. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that The electronic atomizer device body further comprises: A wireless communication circuit is electrically connected to the main control circuit and is configured to perform wireless communication; wherein the method further comprises: The main control circuit starts the wireless communication circuit when the acceleration value in the first information is greater than a preset threshold.
21. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that The method further comprises: The main control circuit obtains second information according to the first information, and controls the reminder device to operate in a third mode when a value determined from the second information is greater than a preset threshold.
22. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that After detecting the first level information, the main control circuit acquires the data information of the electronic atomizer; The data information includes the ID number, amount of e-liquid and flavor type of the electronic atomizer.
23. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that The data information of the electronic atomizer is encrypted data information.
24. The method according to claim 23, characterized in that The main control circuit further includes a decryption module; wherein the method further includes: The decryption module decrypts the encrypted data information, and sends a decryption success message after the decryption is successful, and sends a decryption failure message after the decryption fails.
25. The method according to claim 24, characterized in that The method further comprises: After receiving the decryption failure information, the main control circuit controls the power supply to cut off power to the electronic atomizer.
26. The method according to claim 24, characterized in that The method further comprises: After receiving the decryption success information, the main control circuit wirelessly sends the decrypted data information through the wireless communication circuit.
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