Test equipment and test methods

Abstract

This application discloses a testing device and method. The testing device includes a control motherboard, a simulation component, a mounting base, and a detection component. The mounting base, housed within a sealed enclosure, is used to place the heating element to be tested. The detection component is used to detect the heating state of the heating element under simulation or the atomization performance and quality parameters of the simulated electronic atomizer; and transmits the detection data to the control motherboard. This testing device only requires controlling the parameters of the simulation component to test the atomization performance and quality of the electronic atomizer, as well as its operating performance under different parameters, determining whether the quality of the tested electronic atomizer meets the standards and identifying parameters such as output power and draw resistance at which the atomization effect is optimal. The heating element adaptation process eliminates the need for multiple mold openings and replacements of different heating element models to test atomization performance, saving time and effort.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of electronic atomizer-related equipment, and in particular to a testing device and testing method. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic atomizers are widely used as a substitute for regular leaf-based e-liquids because they do not involve combustion, thus producing no toxic substances such as tar, carbon monoxide, or nitrous acid, and they also do not produce aerosols that have a significant impact on people in the surrounding area.

[0003] The core component of an e-cigarette is the heating element. During the development and design phase, the heating element must undergo multiple rounds of design, selection, and testing to ensure that parameters such as heating temperature and atomization volume achieve a suitable user experience. For e-cigarettes with a selected heating element, it is also necessary to test the optimal heating power, optimal draw resistance, and other parameters. Finally, various tests are required to assess its lifespan and safety.

[0004] Currently, the testing of various parameters of electronic atomizers and the selection of heating elements involve repeatedly creating molds, replacing various components, and repeatedly prototyping the electronic atomizers. The testing and adjustment process is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main technical problem addressed by this application is to provide a testing device and a testing method to facilitate the testing of electronic atomizers or to adapt heating elements for electronic atomizers.

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the first technical solution adopted in this application is to provide a testing device for testing electronic atomizers or adapting heating elements to electronic atomizers. This testing device includes: a control motherboard; a simulation component comprising a sealing cover, a draw resistance simulation module, a vaping simulation module, and an e-liquid filling simulation module; wherein the draw resistance simulation module, the vaping simulation module, and the e-liquid filling simulation module are all connected to the control motherboard and communicate with the sealing cover; a mounting base disposed within the sealing cover for placing the heating element to be tested; and a detection component connected to the mounting base and also connected to the control motherboard for detecting the heating state of the heating element or the atomization performance and quality parameters of the simulated electronic atomizer under simulation conditions; and transmitting the heating state or the quality parameters to the control motherboard.

[0007] In one possible implementation, it further includes: a base, on which the control motherboard and the fixing base are disposed; a sealing cover is connected to the base to form a sealed space, and the fixing base is located within the sealed space; a conductive clip is disposed on the fixing base, the conductive clip being used to fix and electrically connect the heating element to be tested.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the sealing cover has a sample inlet door through which the heating element is placed or replaced on the fixed seat in the sealed space.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the suction resistance simulation module includes a first air pressure and temperature sensor and a throttle valve. The first air pressure and temperature sensor is connected to the throttle valve, and both the first air pressure and temperature sensor and the throttle valve are mounted on the base. Both the first air pressure and temperature sensor and the throttle valve are connected to the control mainboard. The control mainboard adjusts the opening degree of the throttle valve to allow the test device to simulate the set suction resistance parameters. The suction simulation module includes a suction pump, which is mounted on the base and communicates with the internal space of the sealing cover. It is used to extract the gas inside the sealing cover to simulate the suction action of the electronic atomizer. The oil filling simulation module includes an oil filling pump. An oil tank is also provided inside the sealing cover. The heating element on the fixed base is located in the oil tank. The oil filling pump is mounted on the base and communicates with the oil tank. It is used to fill the oil tank with oil.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the sealing cover has a smoke extraction port and an oil inlet, the smoke extraction port is connected to a smoke extraction pipe, and the smoke extraction pipe is connected to the suction pump; the testing equipment also includes an oil inlet pipe, one end of which is connected to an oil injection pump, and the other end of which passes through the oil inlet and connects to the oil tank.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the detection assembly includes a heating resistance detection module, a temperature detection module, an aerosol temperature detection module, and an atomization quantity detection module; wherein the heating resistance detection module, the temperature detection module, the aerosol temperature detection module, and the atomization quantity detection module are all connected to the control motherboard; the heating resistance detection module includes a Hall current sensor, which is disposed on the base and connected to the conductive clip, and is used to detect the resistance of the heating element under test; the temperature detection module includes a temperature sensor, which includes a probe located in the space above the conductive clip inside the sealing cover and connected to the heating element to detect the surface temperature of the heating element; the aerosol temperature detection module includes a second pressure temperature sensor, which is located in the internal space of the sealing cover to detect the temperature of the atomized aerosol inside the sealing cover; the atomization quantity detection module includes a weight sensor, with the oil tank located on the weight sensor, and the weight sensor detects the weight change of the oil in real time to measure the atomization quantity.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the testing equipment further includes: a power control module connected to the control motherboard, and also connected to the suction resistance simulation module, the aspiration simulation module, the oil filling simulation module, the heating resistance detection module, the temperature detection module, the aerosol temperature detection module, and the atomization quantity detection module; the power control module parameters are controlled by the control motherboard to simulate the output power of an electronic atomizer; and the power control module is controlled by the control motherboard to change the operating current of each module of the simulation component and each module of the detection component.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the base is provided with a communication interface, which is connected to the control motherboard.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the testing equipment further includes a display terminal, which is connected to the control motherboard via the communication interface, and the control motherboard transmits the test results to the display terminal for display.

[0015] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the second technical solution adopted in this application is to provide a testing method for testing electronic atomizers or adapting heating elements to electronic atomizers. Applied to the testing equipment described in the above embodiments, the method includes: determining the operating parameters of the electronic atomizer to be tested or adapted with a heating element; inputting the operating parameters to be simulated through a control motherboard, causing a simulation component to simulate the operation of the electronic atomizer according to the operating parameters; placing a heating element on a mounting base, electrically connecting the heating element to the simulation component; detecting the heating state of the heating element or the atomization performance and quality parameters of the device under the simulated parameters, and transmitting the detection data to the control motherboard.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: Unlike existing technologies, this application provides a testing device and a testing method. The testing device includes a control motherboard, a simulation component, a mounting base, and a detection component. The simulation component includes a sealing cover, a suction resistance simulation module, a suction simulation module, and an e-liquid filling simulation module. The suction resistance simulation module, suction simulation module, and e-liquid filling simulation module are all connected to the control motherboard and communicate with the sealing cover. The mounting base is disposed inside the sealing cover and is used to place the heating element to be tested. The detection component is connected to the mounting base and also to the control motherboard, and is used to detect the heating state of the heating element in the simulation state or the atomization performance and quality parameters of the simulated electronic atomizer; and transmits the heating state or the quality parameters to the control motherboard. The testing equipment described in this application simulates the operation of the atomizer under test by controlling the operation of the simulation components through the control motherboard. During testing, the heating element is placed on the equipment mounting base, the equipment is started, and the detection components measure the atomization performance and lifespan of the atomizer during operation. In the process of testing and adapting the heating element, it is not necessary to repeatedly open molds and replace components to change parameters for the atomizer under test. Only the parameters of the simulation components need to be controlled to test the atomization performance and quality of the atomizer, as well as its performance under different parameters. This determines whether the quality of the atomizer under test meets the standards and identifies parameters such as output power and draw resistance at which the atomization effect is optimal. The adaptation of the heating element facilitates the replacement of different models of heating elements to test atomization data, eliminating the need for multiple mold openings and replacements of different models of heating elements to test atomization performance. The process of adapting the heating element to the atomizer is time-saving and labor-saving. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the test equipment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the test equipment frame structure;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the sealing cover of the test equipment;

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of cross-section structure;

[0022] Figure 5This is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the testing method of this application.

[0023] Among them, 100 is the testing equipment; 110 is the control motherboard; 120 is the base; 130 is the sealing cover; 131 is the sample inlet gate; 141 is the suction pump; 1411 is the smoke extraction pipe; 142 is the oil injection pump; 1421 is the oil inlet pipe; 143 is the power control module; 144 is the pulse width modulation power regulator; 151 is the Hall current sensor; 1521 is the temperature sensor; 1522 is the probe; 153 is the throttle valve; 154 is the second air pressure and temperature sensor; 1 55. Oil tank; 156. Weight sensor; 157. Fixing base; 158. Conductive clip; 160. Communication interface; 170. Power interface; 180. Heating element; 10. Display terminal; 20. Simulation component; 21. Suction resistance simulation module; 22. Suction simulation module; 23. Oil filling simulation module; 30. Detection component; 31. Resistance detection module; 32. Temperature detection module; 33. Aerosol temperature detection module; 34. Atomization amount detection module. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] The terminology used in the embodiments of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application. The singular forms “a,” “said,” and “the” used in the embodiments of this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms, unless otherwise clearly indicated above. “Multiple” generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the inclusion of at least one.

[0026] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0027] It should be understood that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations used herein are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0028] The existing methods for testing various parameters of electronic atomizers and selecting heating elements involve repeatedly creating molds, replacing various components, and prototyping the electronic atomizer. The testing and tuning process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, resulting in a long development cycle.

[0029] To address the aforementioned issues, this application proposes a testing device and method. The testing device simulates the operation of an electronic atomizer by setting up a simulation component, and detects the heating state of the component on the heating element; it also simulates the atomization performance and quality parameters of the electronic atomizer, effectively solving the above problems.

[0030] The following describes in detail a testing device and testing method provided in this application, with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0031] This application provides a testing device. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the test equipment of this application; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the test equipment frame structure; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the sealing cover of the test equipment; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Cross-sectional structural diagram. In a specific embodiment, the test equipment 100 of this application includes a control motherboard 110, a simulation component 20, a mounting base 157, and a detection component 30.

[0032] The simulation component 20 includes a sealing cover 130, a draw resistance simulation module 21, a suction simulation module 22, and an e-liquid filling simulation module 23. The draw resistance simulation module 21, suction simulation module 22, and e-liquid filling simulation module 23 are all connected to the control motherboard 110 and communicate with the sealing cover 130. A mounting base 157, located inside the sealing cover 130, is used to place the heating element 180 to be tested. A detection component 30, connected to the mounting base 157 and also connected to the control motherboard 110, is used to detect the heating state of the heating element 180 in simulation mode, or the atomization performance and quality parameters of the simulated electronic atomizer; and transmits the heating state or quality parameters to the control motherboard 110. Specifically, the heating state refers to the heating temperature of the heating element 180, the resistance change during operation, etc. Atomization performance refers to the atomization volume of the simulated electronic atomizer, the temperature of the atomized e-liquid, etc. Quality parameters include, for example, lifespan and safety in dry-burning conditions. Testing electronic atomizers requires assessing aspects such as their safety under dry-burn conditions, lifespan, and atomization performance under varying output power and draw resistance parameters. Existing testing methods necessitate repeated mold opening and component replacement to adjust parameters, a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. The testing equipment 100 of this application places the heating element 180 of the electronic atomizer on a mounting base 157, activates the equipment to simulate the atomizer's operation, and uses a detection component 30 to detect atomization performance and quality parameters. The control board 110 adjusts the simulation component 20 to different states to simulate the atomizer's operation under various parameters, such as different heating powers and draw resistance values. The simulation module 22 is connected to the sealing cover 130. The control board 110 controls the simulation module 22 to draw out the atomized gas from the sealing cover 130, simulating the action of a person inhaling the electronic atomizer. The suction resistance simulation module 21 is connected to the sealing cover 130. The control board 110 controls the suction resistance module to adjust the size of the air inlet of the sealing cover 130 to simulate different suction resistance parameters of the electronic atomizer. The e-liquid filling simulation module 23 is connected to the sealing cover 130. The control board 110 controls the e-liquid filling module to fill e-liquid into the sealing cover 130 to simulate the e-liquid filling control of the electronic atomizer. The simulation component 20 eliminates the need for multiple mold openings and component adjustments to change parameters of the electronic atomizer under test. By simply adjusting the working state of the simulation component 20, it is possible to test whether the atomization performance and quality of the electronic atomizer meet the standards and the working performance of the electronic atomizer under different parameters, and to determine the heating power, suction resistance, and other parameters when the atomization effect of the electronic atomizer under test is optimal.On the other hand, when adapting the heating element 180 to the electronic atomizer using the testing equipment 100 of this application, the parameters of the simulation component 20 of the testing equipment 100 are adjusted to be consistent with the parameters of the electronic atomizer to be adapted. Different models of heating elements 180 are placed on the mounting base 157 multiple times, and the testing equipment 100 is started. The detection component 30 detects the atomization performance and quality parameters of the simulated electronic atomizer equipped with different heating elements 180. The quality parameters include, for example, service life and safety quality under dry burning conditions. By comparing the atomization performance and quality parameters of different heating elements 180, the most suitable heating element 180 can be selected for the electronic atomizer. The above-mentioned adaptation of the heating element 180 does not require multiple mold openings and replacements of different models of heating elements 180 to test the atomization performance. The process of adapting the heating element 180 to the electronic atomizer is time-saving and labor-saving.

[0033] Unlike existing technologies, this application proposes a testing device 100, which is equipped with a simulation component 20 and a detection component 30. The simulation component 20 eliminates the need for multiple mold openings and component replacements to change parameters of the electronic atomizer under test. By simply controlling the parameters of the simulation component 20, the atomization performance and quality of the electronic atomizer and its working performance under different parameters can be tested. This determines whether the quality of the electronic atomizer under test meets the standards and the output power, draw resistance, and other parameters at which the atomization effect is optimal. On the other hand, when adapting the heating element 180 to the electronic atomizer, it is only necessary to place different models of heating elements 180 on the mounting base 157 multiple times. The detection component 30 detects the atomization performance and quality parameters of the simulated electronic atomizer equipped with different heating elements 180. By comparing the atomization performance and quality parameters of different heating elements 180, the most suitable heating element 180 can be selected for the electronic atomizer. The above-mentioned adaptation of the heating element 180 does not require the electronic atomizer to be molded and replaced with different models of heating elements 180 multiple times to test the atomization performance. The process of adapting the heating element 180 to the electronic atomizer is time-saving and labor-saving.

[0034] In some embodiments, the test device 100 of this application can control the oil filling simulation module 23 to stop filling oil into the sealing cover 130 through the control motherboard 110 to simulate the working parameters of the electronic atomizer during dry burning. The test device 100 can detect the working performance parameters of the electronic atomizer during dry burning through the monitoring components to detect whether there are any safety hazards in the dry burning state of the electronic atomizer.

[0035] In some embodiments, the test device 100 controls the suction simulation module 22 to continuously perform suction via the control motherboard 110 in order to test the lifespan of the electronic atomizer.

[0036] The testing equipment 100 also includes a base 120, on which the control motherboard 110 and the mounting base 157 are mounted. A sealing cover 130 is connected to the base 120 to form a sealed space, within which the mounting base 157 is located. A conductive clip 158 is provided on the mounting base 157, which is used to fix and electrically connect the heating element 180 to be tested.

[0037] In some embodiments, the sealing cover 130 is provided with a sample inlet gate 131, through which the heating element 180 is placed or replaced on the fixing seat 157 within the sealed space. Specifically, the sample inlet gate 131 facilitates the placement or replacement of the heating element 180 on the fixing seat 157, making it convenient to test the atomization effect of the electronic nebulizer with different heating elements 180. In this embodiment, the sample inlet gate 131 facilitates the placement of the heating element 181. In some other embodiments, the sealing cover 130 and the base 120 can also be detachably connected to facilitate opening the sealed space.

[0038] In some embodiments, the draw resistance simulation module 21 includes a first air pressure and temperature sensor (not shown) and a throttle valve 153. The first air pressure and temperature sensor is connected to the throttle valve 153. Both the first air pressure and temperature sensor and the throttle valve 153 are mounted on the base 120 and are connected to the control mainboard 110. The control mainboard 110 adjusts the opening degree of the throttle valve 153 to allow the test device 100 to simulate the set draw resistance parameters. Specifically, the draw resistance parameters of the electronic atomizer affect the user's vaping experience. The higher the draw resistance, the smaller the air intake of the electronic atomizer during vaping, resulting in a richer flavor. Excessive draw resistance leads to insufficient air intake and unsmooth operation; insufficient draw resistance leads to excessive air intake of the electronic atomizer, resulting in a poor flavor. In this embodiment, the sealing cover 130 is connected to an air inlet pipe (not shown), and a throttle valve 153 is installed on the air inlet pipe. In this embodiment, the throttle valve 153 is an electronic valve. The opening degree of the throttle valve 153 is controlled by the control motherboard 110 to adjust the size of the air inlet of the air inlet pipe to simulate different draw resistance parameters of the electronic atomizer. A first air pressure and temperature sensor is installed on the pipe wall of the air inlet pipe to test the air pressure of the air inlet pipe to monitor the simulated draw resistance. When adapting the heating element 180 to the electronic atomizer, the draw resistance of the electronic atomizer to be adapted to the heating element 180 is simulated by the draw resistance simulation module 21. Different models of heating elements 180 are placed on the testing device 100, and the atomization effect and equipment quality of the testing device 100 with different models of heating elements 180 are detected. The heating element 180 with the best detection data is selected as the heating element 180 adapted to the electronic atomizer. When testing the optimal draw resistance parameters of an electronic atomizer, the heating element 180 of the electronic atomizer is placed on the testing device 100, and the simulated draw resistance parameters are adjusted multiple times to test the atomization effect of the device under different draw resistance parameters, so as to test the optimal draw resistance parameters of the electronic atomizer.

[0039] The inhalation simulation module 22 includes an inhalation pump 141, which is mounted on the base 120 and connected to the internal space of the sealing cover 130. The pump 141 is used to extract gas from inside the sealing cover 130 to simulate the inhalation action of an electronic atomizer. Specifically, the device also includes a smoke extraction tube 1411. A smoke extraction port (not shown) is provided above the sealing cover 130 and connected to the smoke extraction tube 1411. The inhalation pump 141 is connected to the sealing cover 130 through the smoke extraction tube 1411. The control board 110 controls the inhalation pump 141 to extract gas from the sealing cover 130, simulating the user's inhalation action. When testing the lifespan of the electronic atomizer, the control board 110 controls the inhalation pump 141 to continuously inhale, recording the total number of simulated inhalations to test the lifespan of the electronic atomizer.

[0040] The oil injection simulation module 23 includes an oil injection pump 142, and an oil tank 155 is provided inside the sealing cover 130. The heating element 180 on the fixed base 157 is partially located inside the oil tank 155. The oil injection pump 142 is mounted on the base 120 and connected to the oil tank 155 for injecting oil into the oil tank 155. Specifically, the sealing cover also has an oil inlet (not shown), and the test equipment 100 also includes an oil inlet pipe. One end of the oil inlet pipe is connected to the oil injection pump 142, and the other end of the oil inlet pipe passes through the oil inlet and connects to the oil tank 155. The e-liquid pump 142 is connected to the e-liquid tank 155 via the e-liquid inlet pipe 1421. The e-liquid tank 155 simulates the e-liquid storage chamber of an electronic atomizer. The heating element 180 absorbs e-liquid from the e-liquid tank 155 and heats the e-liquid. In some application scenarios, when the electronic atomizer is subjected to a dry-burn test, the control board 110 controls the e-liquid pump 142 to stop injecting e-liquid into the e-liquid tank 155, so that the heating element 180 can dry-burn.

[0041] In this embodiment, the smoke inlet is located on the top surface of the sealing cover 130. This design simulates the action of a user inhaling from the top of the electronic atomizer, facilitating the circulation of airflow through the heating element 180. In this embodiment, the oil inlet is located on the side of the sealing cover 130. This design simulates the oil filling port of the electronic atomizer being located on the side of the heating element 180.

[0042] In this embodiment, the detection component 30 includes a heating resistance detection module 31, a temperature detection module 32, an aerosol temperature detection module 33, and an atomization quantity detection module 34; wherein, the heating resistance detection module 31, the temperature detection module 32, the aerosol temperature detection module 33, and the atomization quantity detection module 34 are all connected to the control motherboard 110. Specifically, the detection component 30 is used to detect the atomization parameters and product quality parameters of the simulated electronic atomizer under test in the testing equipment 100, or to test the atomization parameters and quality parameters of the simulated electronic atomizer with different models of heating elements 180, or to test the atomization parameters and quality parameters of the electronic atomizer under test under different parameters, such as output power and different draw resistance. The heating resistance detection module 31 is used to detect the resistance of the heating element 180 of the simulated electronic atomizer, including the static resistance value of the heating element 180 and the resistance value of the heating element 180 during the heating process; the temperature detection module 32 is used to detect the temperature value of the heating element 180 during the heating process; the aerosol temperature detection module 33 is used to detect the temperature of the e-liquid atomized by the simulated electronic atomizer; and the atomization amount detection module 34 is used to detect the amount of e-liquid evaporated by the simulated electronic atomizer.

[0043] The heating resistance detection module 31 includes a Hall current sensor 151, which is mounted on the base 120 and connected to a conductive clip 158. It is used to detect the resistance of the heating element 180 under test. Specifically, the heating resistance detection module 31 detects the resistance of the heating element 180, including its static resistance and the resistance change during heating. The Hall current sensor 151 is mounted on the base 120 outside the sealing cover 130. It also includes a conductive head (not shown) extending into the sealing cover 130 and electrically connected to the conductive clip 158. After the heating element 180 is placed on the fixing base 157, it is electrically connected to the Hall current sensor 151. The Hall current sensor 151 tests the real-time resistance of the heating element 180 by measuring the current and voltage in real time.

[0044] The temperature detection module 32 includes a temperature sensor 1521, which includes a probe 1522. The probe 1522 is located above the conductive clip 158 inside the sealing cover 130 and is connected to the heating element 180 to detect the surface temperature of the heating element 180. Specifically, if the surface temperature of the heating element 180 is too high, the e-liquid will easily burn when heated; if the surface temperature of the heating element 180 is too low, the e-liquid atomization effect will be unsatisfactory. After the heating element 180 is placed on the fixing base 157, it contacts and connects with the probe 1522 of the temperature sensor 1521. The temperature sensor 1521 is used to test the temperature change during the operation of the device 100.

[0045] The aerosol temperature detection module 33 includes a second air pressure temperature sensor 154, located inside the sealed cover 130, to detect the temperature of the atomized aerosol within the sealed cover 130. Specifically, excessively high temperatures in the e-liquid atomized by the electronic atomizer can burn the airway, while excessively low temperatures result in poor flavor. The second air pressure temperature sensor 154 is positioned above the heating element 180 within the sealed cover 130 to detect the temperature of the e-liquid atomized in the simulated electronic atomizer. The atomization volume detection module 34 includes a weight sensor 156, with the e-liquid tank 155 located on the weight sensor 156. The weight sensor 156 detects real-time changes in the weight of the e-liquid to measure the atomization volume. Specifically, a higher atomization volume in the electronic atomizer results in a richer flavor. The weight sensor 156 senses changes in the weight of the e-liquid tank 155 to detect the atomization volume of the simulated electronic atomizer.

[0046] In some embodiments, the test device 100 further includes a power control module 143, which is connected to a control motherboard 110. The power control module 143 is also connected to a suction resistance simulation module 21, a suction simulation module 22, an oil filling simulation module 23, a heating resistance detection module 31, a temperature detection module 32, an aerosol temperature detection module 33, and an atomization quantity detection module 34. The control motherboard 110 controls the parameters of the power control module 143 to simulate the output power of an electronic atomizer. The control motherboard 110 also controls the power control module 143 to change the operating current of each module in the simulation component 20 and each module in the detection component 30. Specifically, the test device 100 also includes a power interface 170, which connects the power control module 143 to an external power source. The power control module 143 is connected to each simulation module and is used to control the current input to each simulation module to change the simulation parameters of each simulation module. The power control module 143 is also connected to each detection module and is used to start or stop each detection module.

[0047] In some embodiments, the simulation component 20 further includes a power simulation module (not shown), which includes a pulse width modulation power regulator 144. The pulse width modulation power regulator 144 is connected to the power control module 143 and is also connected to the heating element 180 on the mounting base 157. The power input to the heating element 180 is adjusted by the pulse width modulation power regulator 144 to test the atomization quality of the electronic atomizer at different heating powers and determine the optimal heating power of the electronic atomizer.

[0048] In some embodiments, a communication interface 160 is provided on the base 120 of the testing device 100, and the communication interface 160 is connected to the control motherboard 110. The testing device 100 also includes a display terminal 10, which is connected to the control motherboard 110 through the communication interface 160. The control motherboard 110 transmits the test results to the display terminal 10 for display. Specifically, the display terminal 10 displays the test data of each test module of the test component 30, and the tester also inputs the parameter values ​​to be simulated for each module of the simulation component 20 through the display terminal 10.

[0049] Unlike existing technologies, this application proposes a testing device 100, which is equipped with a simulation component 20 and a detection component 30. The simulation component 20 eliminates the need for multiple mold openings and component replacements to change parameters of the electronic atomizer under test. By simply controlling the parameters of the simulation component 20, the atomization performance and quality of the electronic atomizer and its working performance under different parameters can be tested. This determines whether the quality of the electronic atomizer under test meets the standards and the output power, draw resistance, and other parameters at which the atomization effect is optimal. On the other hand, when adapting the heating element 180 to the electronic atomizer, it is only necessary to place different models of heating elements 180 on the mounting base 157 multiple times. The detection component 30 detects the atomization performance and quality parameters of the simulated electronic atomizer equipped with different heating elements 180. By comparing the atomization performance and quality parameters of different heating elements 180, the most suitable heating element 180 can be selected for the electronic atomizer. The above-mentioned adaptation of the heating element 180 does not require the electronic atomizer to be molded and replaced with different models of heating elements 180 multiple times to test the atomization performance. The process of adapting the heating element 180 to the electronic atomizer is time-saving and labor-saving.

[0050] Correspondingly, this application also proposes a testing method for testing electronic atomizers or for adapting heating elements to electronic atomizers, applicable to the testing equipment described in the above embodiments. Please refer to... Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the testing method of this application. In one specific embodiment, the testing method includes:

[0051] S11: Determine the operating parameters of the electronic atomizer whose heating element is to be tested or adapted.

[0052] The operating parameters of an electronic atomizer include, for example, heating power, draw resistance, and e-liquid volume control.

[0053] S12: By controlling the motherboard to input the working parameters to be simulated, the simulation component simulates the operation of the electronic atomizer according to the working parameters.

[0054] The operation of an e-cigarette is simulated using a simulation component. When testing an e-cigarette, its operating parameters, such as heating power and draw resistance, are determined. The simulation component's parameters are then adjusted to the corresponding values, allowing the simulated e-cigarette to perform operational tests and generate data. In another application scenario, the simulation component's parameters are continuously adjusted; for example, heating power and draw resistance are changed to test the atomization effect of the e-cigarette under different parameters, thus determining the optimal heating power and draw resistance values. In yet another application scenario, when adapting a heating element for an e-cigarette, the simulation component of the test equipment is adjusted to match the parameters of the e-cigarette to be adapted. Different heating elements are then used to test the atomization effect, determining the heating element that provides the best atomization performance.

[0055] In this embodiment, the simulation components include a suction resistance simulation module, a suction simulation module, and an oil injection simulation module. The suction resistance simulation module is controlled by the control motherboard to set a specified suction resistance parameter; the suction simulation module is controlled by the control motherboard to set a specified suction parameter; and the oil injection simulation module is controlled by the control motherboard to set a specified oil injection parameter.

[0056] S13: Place the heating element on the mounting base and electrically connect the heating element to the simulation component; detect the heating state of the heating element or the atomization performance and quality parameters of the device under the simulation parameters, and transmit the detection data to the control main board.

[0057] Specifically, the testing components are used to detect the atomization parameters and quality parameters of the simulated e-cigarette under test, or the heating state of the heating element under simulated conditions; or to test the atomization parameters and quality parameters of the simulated e-cigarette with different models of heating elements, or to test the atomization parameters and quality parameters of the e-cigarette under test under different parameters, such as output power and different draw resistance. The testing components include a heating resistance detection module, a temperature detection module, an aerosol temperature detection module, and an atomization quantity detection module. The heating resistance detection module is used to detect the resistance of the heating element of the simulated e-cigarette, including the static resistance value and the resistance change value during the heating process; the temperature detection module is used to detect the temperature value of the heating element during the heating process; the aerosol temperature detection module is used to detect the temperature of the e-liquid atomized by the simulated e-cigarette; and the atomization quantity detection module is used to detect the amount of e-liquid evaporated by the simulated e-cigarette. The heating resistance detection module detects the resistance of the heating element; the temperature detection module detects the surface temperature of the heating element; the aerosol temperature detection module detects the temperature of the aerosol atomized by the heating element; and the atomization quantity detection module detects the atomization quantity.

[0058] In one application scenario, the quality parameters of an electronic atomizer under dry-burning conditions are tested by controlling the mainboard to shut down the e-liquid filling simulation module. Specifically, the sealed cover includes an e-liquid tank. By controlling the e-liquid filling simulation module to stop filling, the heating element is allowed to dry-burn, and the parameters of the electronic atomizer under test are checked to see if there are any safety hazards under dry-burning conditions.

[0059] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural or principle transformations made based on the content of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A testing device for testing electronic atomizers or adapting heating elements to electronic atomizers, characterized in that, include: Control motherboard; The simulation components include a sealing cover, a suction resistance simulation module, a suction simulation module, and an oil injection simulation module; wherein the suction resistance simulation module, the suction simulation module, and the oil injection simulation module are all connected to the control motherboard and communicate with the sealing cover; A mounting base, located inside the sealed cover, is used to place the heating element to be tested; The detection component, connected to the mounting base, is also connected to the control motherboard and is used to detect the heating state of the heating element or the atomization performance and quality parameters of the simulated electronic atomizer in a simulated state; and to transmit the heating state or the quality parameters to the control motherboard.

2. The testing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The control motherboard and the fixing seat are mounted on the base; the sealing cover is connected to the base to form a sealed space, and the fixing seat is located inside the sealed space. The mounting base is provided with conductive clips, which are used to fix and electrically connect the heating element to be tested.

3. The testing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sealing cover is provided with an inlet door, through which the heating element can be placed or replaced on the fixed seat in the sealed space.

4. The testing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The suction resistance simulation module includes a first air pressure and temperature sensor and a throttle valve. The first air pressure and temperature sensor is connected to the throttle valve. Both the first air pressure and temperature sensor and the throttle valve are mounted on the base. Both the first air pressure and temperature sensor and the throttle valve are connected to the control main board. The control main board adjusts the opening degree of the throttle valve to enable the test equipment to simulate the set suction resistance parameters. The suction simulation module includes a suction pump, which is mounted on the base and communicates with the internal space of the sealing cover. The pump is used to extract the gas inside the sealing cover to simulate the suction action of the electronic atomizer. The oil injection simulation module includes an oil injection pump, and an oil tank is provided inside the sealing cover. The heating element on the fixed base is located in the oil tank. The oil injection pump is mounted on the base and connected to the oil tank for injecting oil into the oil tank.

5. The testing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sealing cover has a smoke extraction port and an oil inlet. The smoke extraction port is connected to a smoke extraction pipe, and the smoke extraction pipe is connected to the suction pump. The testing equipment also includes an oil inlet pipe, one end of which is connected to an oil injection pump, and the other end of which passes through the oil inlet and connects to the oil tank.

6. The testing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The detection components include a heating resistance detection module, a temperature detection module, an aerosol temperature detection module, and an atomization quantity detection module; wherein, the heating resistance detection module, the temperature detection module, the aerosol temperature detection module, and the atomization quantity detection module are all connected to the control motherboard; The heating resistance detection module includes a Hall current sensor, which is mounted on the base and connected to the conductive clip. It is used to detect the resistance of the heating element to be tested. The temperature detection module includes a temperature sensor, which includes a probe. The probe is located in the space above the conductive clip inside the sealing cover and is connected to the heating element to detect the surface temperature of the heating element. The aerosol temperature detection module includes a second air pressure temperature sensor, which is located inside the sealed cover to detect the temperature of the atomized aerosol inside the sealed cover. The atomization amount detection module includes a weight sensor, and the oil tank is located on the weight sensor. The weight sensor detects the weight change of the oil in real time to measure the atomization amount.

7. The testing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The testing equipment also includes: The power control module is connected to the control motherboard, and is also connected to the suction resistance simulation module, the suction simulation module, the oil filling simulation module, the heating resistance detection module, the temperature detection module, the aerosol temperature detection module, and the atomization amount detection module. The control motherboard controls the parameters of the power control module to simulate the output power of the electronic atomizer; and the control motherboard controls the power control module to change the operating current of each module of the simulation component and each module of the detection component.

8. The testing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base is provided with a communication interface, which is connected to the control motherboard.

9. The testing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The testing equipment also includes a display terminal, which is connected to the control motherboard through the communication interface. The control motherboard transmits the test results to the display terminal for display.

10. A testing method for testing electronic atomizers or adapting heating elements to electronic atomizers, applied to the testing equipment according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, include: Determine the operating parameters of the electronic atomizer with the heating element to be tested or adapted; By controlling the motherboard to input the operating parameters to be simulated, the simulation component simulates the operation of the electronic atomizer according to the operating parameters. A heating element is placed on a mounting base, and the heating element is electrically connected to the simulation component; The heating state of the heating element or the atomization performance and quality parameters of the device are detected under simulated parameters, and the detection data is transmitted to the control motherboard.

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