Aerosol supply system and use method thereof

Abstract

The invention provides an aerosol supply system, a use method, computer equipment and a storage medium, and the system comprises a battery assembly which comprises at least two batteries which are connected with each other; the switching assembly is connected with the battery assembly and used for switching the connection modes between the at least two batteries, and the connection modes comprise series connection and parallel connection; the control module is at least connected with the switching assembly, and when the control module detects that the aerosol supply system is in a first mode, the control module controls the switching assembly to switch the at least two batteries to be connected in series; when the control module detects that the aerosol supply system is in a second mode, the control module controls the switching assembly to switch the at least two batteries to be connected in parallel. According to the scheme, the battery assembly can provide higher voltage and can be charged by adopting a conventional adapter, so that the product cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of aerosol supply technology, and in particular to an aerosol supply system, a method of use, a computer device, and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] For electronic cigarette heating systems, compared with power systems with a single battery, power systems with multiple batteries (referring to 2 or more batteries) can achieve the same power level with a smaller current, and power systems with multiple batteries can provide higher voltages (for example, a conventional single-battery power system can provide a voltage of 3.7V, while a power system with 2 batteries can provide a voltage of 7.4V). The higher voltage will generate higher power to heat the heating element, and help reduce power loss during the atomization process and improve heating efficiency.

[0003] However, the inventors have discovered that the prior art has at least the following problems: When charging a power system that can provide a higher voltage, an adapter that matches the voltage is required. For example, a common 5V adapter on the market cannot charge the power system with two batteries (7.4V), requiring a 9V or 12V adapter. However, 9V or 12V adapters are not popular for consumer products and require additional customization, which increases the product cost. Alternatively, a boost or charge pump can be added to the 5V adapter to increase the input voltage, but adding a boost or charge pump to the circuit is more complex and costly.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to propose a new aerosol supply system to solve one or more of the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides an aerosol supply system, a method for using the aerosol supply system, a computer device, and a storage medium to address the technical problem that conventional adapters cannot charge power systems with higher output voltages.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides an aerosol supply system, comprising:

[0007] A battery assembly comprising at least two batteries connected to each other;

[0008] a switching assembly connected to the battery assembly and configured to switch a connection mode between the at least two batteries, wherein the connection mode includes series connection and parallel connection;

[0009] A control module is connected to at least the switching component. When the control module detects that the aerosol supply system is in the first mode, the control module controls the switching component to switch the at least two batteries to series connection; when the control module detects that the aerosol supply system is in the second mode, the control module controls the switching component to switch the at least two batteries to parallel connection.

[0010] Through the embodiments of the present application, for a battery assembly having multiple batteries, in the first mode (when powering), the connection mode between the multiple batteries is switched to series connection, so that they can provide a higher voltage to generate higher power to heat the heating element, which helps to reduce power loss during the atomization process and improve heating efficiency. In the second mode (when charging), the connection mode between the multiple batteries is switched to parallel connection, so that the battery assembly can be charged using a conventional adapter, without the need to use a special adapter or add a boost or charge pump in the charging circuit to increase the input voltage, thereby reducing costs.

[0011] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system, the system further comprises:

[0012] The charging interface is configured to allow an external power source to be connected so as to charge the at least two batteries connected in parallel.

[0013] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system, the battery assembly includes at least a first battery and a second battery, and the switching assembly includes:

[0014] a first switch connected between the first battery and the second battery;

[0015] a second switch connected between the charging port and the second battery;

[0016] a third switch connected between the first battery and the second battery;

[0017] The switching component is configured such that when the first switch is closed and the second switch and the third switch are opened, the first battery and the second battery are connected in series; and when the first switch is opened and the second switch and the third switch are closed, the first battery and the second battery are connected in parallel.

[0018] The switching component is realized by setting up a plurality of switches, and the connection mode between the first battery and the second battery is switched by opening or closing each switch.

[0019] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system, the system further comprises:

[0020] a detection module, configured to detect the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery in the second mode;

[0021] When the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are the same, the control module controls the first switch to open and the second switch and the third switch to close, so that the first battery and the second battery are connected in parallel, so as to charge the first battery and the second battery simultaneously;

[0022] When the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are different, the control module controls the first switch to open and the second switch to close to switch the aerosol supply system to the third mode, so as to charge the battery with the smaller current voltage first. When the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are the same, the third switch is closed to switch the aerosol supply system to the second mode, so that the first battery and the second battery are connected in parallel, so as to charge the first battery and the second battery at the same time.

[0023] The detection module detects the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery in the second mode. If the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are different, the battery with the smaller current voltage is charged first. When the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are the same, the first battery and the second battery are charged simultaneously to prevent damage to the batteries.

[0024] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system, the detection module is integrated into the control module, or the detection module is connected to the control module.

[0025] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system, the system further comprises:

[0026] The heating element is connected to both the first battery and the second battery so as to be powered by the first battery and the second battery.

[0027] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system, at least one of the first battery and the second battery is connected to the control module, so that at least one of the first battery and the second battery supplies power to the control module.

[0028] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system, the system further comprises:

[0029] A charging integrated circuit is connected between the charging interface and the battery assembly, and converts the external power supply to charge the at least two batteries.

[0030] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a method for using an aerosol supply system, the method comprising:

[0031] determining a mode of the aerosol supply system, wherein the mode includes at least a first mode and a second mode;

[0032] Switching the at least two batteries to a corresponding connection mode according to the mode of the aerosol supply system, wherein the connection mode includes at least series connection and parallel connection. In the first mode, the at least two batteries are switched to series connection, and in the second mode, the at least two batteries are switched to parallel connection;

[0033] The battery assembly operates when the at least two batteries are connected in series or the battery assembly charges simultaneously when the at least two batteries are connected in parallel.

[0034] Through the embodiments of the present application, for a battery assembly having multiple batteries, in the first mode (when powering), the connection mode between the multiple batteries is switched to series connection, so that they can provide a higher voltage to generate higher power to heat the heating element, which helps to reduce power loss during the atomization process and improve heating efficiency. In the second mode (when charging), the connection mode between the multiple batteries is switched to parallel connection, so that the battery assembly can be charged using a conventional adapter, without the need to use a special adapter or add a boost or charge pump in the charging circuit to increase the input voltage, thereby reducing costs.

[0035] In one technical solution of the method for using the above-mentioned aerosol supply system, the battery assembly includes at least a first battery and a second battery, and the method further includes:

[0036] detecting current voltages of the first battery and the second battery;

[0037] When the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are the same, switching the at least two batteries to be connected in parallel to switch the aerosol supply system to a second mode, while charging the first battery and the second battery;

[0038] When the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are different, the aerosol supply system is switched to the third mode, and the battery with the smaller current voltage is charged first. When the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are the same, the at least two batteries are switched in parallel to switch the aerosol supply system to the second mode, and then the first battery and the second battery are charged simultaneously.

[0039] In a third aspect, the present invention provides a computer device comprising a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program that can be run on the processor, and when the computer program is executed by the processor, the method for using the aerosol supply system as described in any one of the second aspects is implemented.

[0040] In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium, wherein the computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, characterized in that when the computer program is executed, the method for using the aerosol supply system as described in any one of the second aspects is implemented.

[0041] The above one or more technical solutions of the present invention have at least one or more of the following beneficial effects:

[0042] In the technical solution for implementing the present invention, the aerosol supply system includes a battery assembly, including at least two batteries connected to each other; a switching assembly connected to the battery assembly, for switching the connection mode between the at least two batteries, the connection mode including series and parallel; a control module connected to at least the switching assembly, and when the control module detects that the aerosol supply system is in the first mode, the control module controls the switching assembly to switch the at least two batteries to series connection; when the control module detects that the aerosol supply system is in the second mode, the control module controls the switching assembly to switch the at least two batteries to parallel connection. Through the solution of this application, the battery assembly can provide a higher voltage and can be charged using a conventional adapter, thereby reducing product costs.

[0043] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description which follows, or may be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] The disclosure of the present invention will be more easily understood with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that these drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Furthermore, similar numbers in the drawings represent similar components, wherein:

[0045] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit structure of the aerosol supply system provided in Example 1 of the present application;

[0046] Figure 2 This is a flow chart of a method for using the aerosol supply system provided in Example 2 of the present application;

[0047] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the computer device provided in Example 4 of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] Some embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0049] As used herein, the term "delivery system" is intended to encompass a system that, in use, delivers at least one substance to a user, and includes:

[0050] Combustible aerosol delivery systems, such as cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars, and tobacco for pipe smoking or for rolling or making your own cigarettes (whether based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, tobacco substitutes or other smokeable material);

[0051] Non-flammable aerosol delivery systems that release compounds from an aerosol-generating material without burning the aerosol-generating material, such as electronic cigarettes, tobacco heating products, and hybrid systems to generate an aerosol using a combination of aerosol-generating materials; and

[0052] Non-aerosol delivery systems that deliver at least one substance to a user orally, nasally, transdermally, or otherwise without forming an aerosol, including but not limited to lozenges, chewing gum, patches, products including inhalable powders, and oral products (e.g., oral tobacco including snuff or moist snuff), wherein the at least one substance may or may not include nicotine.

[0053] According to the present disclosure, a "combustible" aerosol supply system is an aerosol supply system in which the constituent aerosol-generating material of the aerosol supply system (or components thereof) burns or ignites during use to facilitate delivery of at least one substance to a user.

[0054] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a combustible aerosol supply system, such as a system selected from the group consisting of a cigarette, a cigarillo, and a cigar.

[0055] In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a component for use in a combustible aerosol delivery system, such as a filter, a filter rod, a filter segment, a tobacco rod, an overflow, an aerosol modifier release component (such as a capsule, a thread, or a bead), or a paper (such as a plug wrap, a tipping paper, or a cigarette paper).

[0056] According to the present disclosure, a "non-flammable" aerosol supply system is an aerosol supply system in which the constituent aerosol-generating materials of the aerosol supply system (or components thereof) do not burn or ignite to deliver at least one substance to a user.

[0057] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a non-flammable aerosol supply system, for example, a powered non-flammable aerosol supply system.

[0058] In some embodiments, the non-flammable aerosol delivery system is an electronic cigarette, also known as a vapor device or an electronic nicotine delivery system (END), although it should be noted that the presence of nicotine in the aerosol-generating material is not required.

[0059] In some embodiments, the non-flammable aerosol supply system is an aerosol generating material heating system, also known as a heat-not-burn system. An example of such a system is a tobacco heating system.

[0060] In some embodiments, the non-flammable aerosol delivery system is a hybrid system that uses a combination of aerosol-generating materials to generate an aerosol, wherein one or more of the aerosol-generating materials can be heated. Each aerosol-generating material can be, for example, in the form of a solid, liquid, or gel, and may or may not contain nicotine. In some embodiments, the hybrid system includes a liquid or gel aerosol-generating material and a solid aerosol-generating material. The solid aerosol-generating material can include, for example, tobacco or non-tobacco products.

[0061] Generally, a non-flammable aerosol supply system may include a non-flammable aerosol supply system and consumables for use with the non-flammable aerosol supply system.

[0062] In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to consumables that include an aerosol-generating material and are configured for use with a non-flammable aerosol supply system. These consumables are sometimes referred to in this disclosure as articles of manufacture.

[0063] In some embodiments, a non-flammable aerosol supply system, such as a non-flammable aerosol supply system thereof, can include a power source and a controller. The power source can be, for example, an electrical source or an exothermic source. In some embodiments, the exothermic source comprises a carbon matrix that can be powered to distribute power in the form of heat to an aerosol-generating material or a heat transfer material proximate to the exothermic source.

[0064] In some embodiments, a non-flammable aerosol supply system may include an area for receiving a consumable product, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generating region, a housing, a mouthpiece, a filter, and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0065] In some embodiments, consumables for use with a non-flammable aerosol supply system may include an aerosol generating material, an aerosol generating material storage area, an aerosol generating material delivery component, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generating area, a housing, a wrapper, a filter, a mouthpiece, and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0066] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a non-aerosol delivery system that delivers at least one substance to a user orally, nasally, transdermally, or in another manner without forming an aerosol, including but not limited to lozenges, chewing gum, patches, products including inhalable powders, and oral products (e.g., oral tobacco including snuff or moist snuff), wherein the at least one substance may or may not include nicotine.

[0067] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered can be an aerosol-generating material or a material not intended to be aerosolized. Either material can include one or more active ingredients, one or more flavoring agents, one or more aerosol-forming materials, and / or one or more other functional materials, as appropriate.

[0068] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered includes an active substance. As used herein, the active substance can be a physiologically active material, which is a material intended to achieve or enhance physiological reactions. The active substance can, for example, be selected from a nutrient, a nootropic, a psychoactive substance. The active substance can be naturally occurring or synthetically obtained. The active substance can include, for example, nicotine, caffeine, taurine, caffeine, vitamins (such as B6 or B12 or C), melatonin, cannabinoids, or components, derivatives or combinations thereof. The active substance can include one or more components, derivatives or extracts of tobacco or other plants.

[0069] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises nicotine. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises caffeine, melatonin, or vitamin B12.

[0070] As described herein, the active substance may include one or more components, derivatives, or extracts of cannabis, such as one or more cannabinoids or terpenes.

[0071] As described herein, active substances may include or be derived from one or more plants or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof. As used herein, the term "plant" includes any material derived from a plant, including, but not limited to, extracts, leaves, bark, fibers, stems, roots, seeds, flowers, fruits, pollen, husks, shells, and the like. Alternatively, the material may include an active compound naturally occurring in a plant, obtained synthetically. The material may be in the form of a liquid, gas, solid, powder, dust, crushed particles, granules, pellets, chips, strips, sheets, and the like.

[0072] Examples of plants are tobacco, eucalyptus, star anise, hemp, cocoa, fennel, lemongrass, mint, spearmint, red tea tree, chamomile, flax, ginger, ginkgo, hazelnut, hibiscus, bay, licorice, matcha, mate, orange peel, papaya, rose, sage, tea (e.g., green or black), thyme, cloves, cinnamon, coffee, aniseed (fennel), basil, bay leaf, cardamom, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, lavender, Grass, lemon peel, mint, juniper, elderberry, vanilla, wintergreen, perilla plant, turmeric, turmeric root powder, sandalwood, coriander leaf, bergamot, orange blossom, myrtle, black currant, valerian, Spanish bell pepper, nutmeg, damson, marjoram, olive, lemon mint, lemon basil, chives, parsley, verbena, tarragon, geranium, mulberry, ginseng, theanine, tetramethyluric acid, maca, Indian ginseng, damson, guana tea, chlorophyll, baobab tree or any combination thereof. Mint can be selected from the following mint varieties: wild mint, mint cv, Egyptian mint, peppermint, basil mint cv, peppermint cv, spearmint, heartleaf spearmint, longleaf mint, pineapple mint, lip calyx mint, spearmint cv, and apple mint.

[0073] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises or is derived from one or more plants or components, derivatives or extracts thereof, and the plant is tobacco. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises or is derived from one or more plants or components, derivatives or extracts thereof, and the plant is selected from eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa.

[0074] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises or is derived from one or more plants or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, and the plants are selected from the group consisting of Camellia sinensis and Fennel.

[0075] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered includes a flavoring. As used herein, the terms "flavoring" and "flavoring" refer to materials that can be used to produce a taste, fragrance, or other physical sensation desired by adult consumers in a product, where permitted by local regulations. It can include naturally occurring flavoring materials, plants, extracts of plants, synthetically obtained materials, or combinations thereof (e.g., tobacco, licorice, hydrangea, eugenol, Japanese magnolia leaves, chamomile, fenugreek, cloves, maple, matcha, menthol, Japanese mint, aniseed (fennel), cinnamon, turmeric, Indian spices, Asian spices, herbs, wintergreen, cherry, berry, cranberry, cranberry, peach, apple, orange, mango, tangerine, lemon, lime, tropical fruits, papaya, rhubarb, grape Durian, dragon fruit, cucumber, blueberry, mulberry, citrus fruits, Durling, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, spearmint, mint, lavender, aloe vera, cardamom, celery, bitter bean peel, nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, khat, sorghum, betel leaf, coriander, pine, honey essence, rose oil, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, orange blossom, cherry blossom, cinnamon, coriander, cognac, jasmine, ylang-ylang, sage, fennel mustard, green pepper, ginger, cilantro, coffee, mint oil from any species of the mint family, eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa, lemongrass, red beans, flax, ginkgo biloba, hazelnuts, hibiscus, laurel, yerba mate, orange peel, rose, tea (e.g., green or black), thyme, juniper, elderberry, basil, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, chili pepper, rosemary, saffron, lemon peel, mint, beefsteak, turmeric, coriander, myrtle, black currant, valerian, Spanish bell pepper, mace, dami The present invention also provides a kind of beverage that can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions, such as skin inflammation, rash ...

[0076] In some embodiments, the flavoring comprises menthol, spearmint, and / or peppermint. In some embodiments, the flavoring comprises a flavoring component of cucumber, blueberry, citrus fruit, and / or cranberry. In some embodiments, the flavoring comprises eugenol. In some embodiments, the flavoring comprises a flavoring component extracted from tobacco. In some embodiments, the flavoring comprises a flavor component extracted from cannabis.

[0077] In some embodiments, in addition to or in place of aroma or taste nerves, flavoring agents may include sensates intended to achieve somatic sensations typically chemically induced and perceived by stimulation of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve), and these may include agents that provide heating, cooling, tingling, or numbing effects. Suitable thermal effect agents may be, but are not limited to, vanillyl ethyl ether, and suitable cooling agents may be, but are not limited to, eucalyptol, WS-3.

[0078] An aerosol generating material is a material that is capable of generating an aerosol when heated, irradiated or energized in any other way. The aerosol generating material may, for example, be in the form of a solid, liquid or gel, which may or may not contain active substances and / or fragrances. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating material may include an "amorphous solid", which may alternatively be referred to as a "monolithic solid" (i.e., non-fibrous). In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may be a dry gel. An amorphous solid is a solid material that can retain some fluid (e.g., liquid) within it. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating material may, for example, include from about 50 wt%, 60 wt% or 70 wt% amorphous solid to about 90 wt%, 95 wt% or 100 wt% amorphous solid.

[0079] The aerosol-generating material may comprise one or more active substances and / or flavouring agents, one or more aerosol-former materials, and optionally one or more other functional materials.

[0080] The aerosol-forming material may include one or more components capable of forming an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming material may include one or more of glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, meso-erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, a mixture of diacetyl glycerols, benzyl benzoate, benzylphenyl acetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.

[0081] The one or more other functional materials may include one or more of a pH adjuster, a colorant, a preservative, a binder, a filler, a stabilizer, and / or an antioxidant.

[0082] The material may be present on or within a carrier to form a substrate. The carrier may be or include, for example, paper, cardboard, paperboard, reconstituted material, plastic material, ceramic material, composite material, glass, metal, or metal alloy. In some embodiments, the carrier includes the susceptor. In some embodiments, the susceptor is embedded within the material. In some alternative embodiments, the susceptor is on one or either side of the material.

[0083] A consumable is an article comprising or consisting of an aerosol-generating material, some or all of which is intended to be consumed by a user during use. A consumable may include one or more other components, such as an aerosol-generating material storage area, an aerosol-generating material delivery component, an aerosol-generating region, a housing, a wrapper, a mouthpiece, a filter, and / or an aerosol modifier. A consumable may also include an aerosol generator, such as a heater, which releases heat during use to cause the aerosol-generating material to generate an aerosol. The heater may, for example, comprise a combustible material, a material that can be heated by electrical conduction, or a susceptor.

[0084] A susceptor is a material that can be heated by penetrating it with a varying magnetic field (e.g., an alternating magnetic field). The susceptor can be a conductive material, such that penetration by the varying magnetic field results in inductive heating of the heated material. The heated material can be a magnetic material, such that penetration by the varying magnetic field results in hysteresis heating of the heated material. A susceptor can be both conductive and magnetic, allowing it to be heated by both heating mechanisms. A device configured to generate a varying magnetic field is referred to herein as a magnetic field generator.

[0085] An aerosol modifier is a substance typically located downstream of an aerosol generation region that is configured to modify the generated aerosol, for example, by changing the taste, flavor, acidity, or another characteristic of the aerosol. The aerosol modifier can be disposed in an aerosol modifier release component that is operable to selectively release the aerosol modifier. For example, the aerosol modifier can be an additive or an adsorbent. For example, the aerosol modifier can include one or more of a flavoring, a colorant, water, and a carbon adsorbent. For example, the aerosol modifier can be a solid, a liquid, or a gel. The aerosol modifier can be in the form of a powder, string, or granules. The aerosol modifier can be free of filter material.

[0086] An aerosol generator is a device configured to cause an aerosol to be generated from an aerosol-generating material. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is a heater configured to subject the aerosol-generating material to thermal energy to release one or more volatiles from the aerosol-generating material to form an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is configured to cause an aerosol to be generated from the aerosol-generating material without heating. For example, the aerosol generator can be configured to subject the aerosol-generating material to one or more of vibration, increased pressure, or electrostatic energy.

[0087] The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery systems (which may also be referred to as vapor delivery systems), such as atomizers or electronic cigarettes. In the following description, the term "electronic cigarette" or "electronic cigarette" may sometimes be used, but it will be understood that this term can be used interchangeably with aerosol delivery systems / devices and electronic aerosol delivery systems / devices. In addition, as is common in the art, the terms "aerosol" and "vapor" and related terms such as "evaporation," "atomization," and "aerosolization" are often used interchangeably.

[0088] Aerosol delivery systems (electronic cigarettes) typically (although not always) include modular components that include a reusable device portion and a replaceable (disposable / consumable) cartridge component. Typically, the replaceable cartridge component will include an aerosol generating material and a vaporizer (which can be collectively referred to as an "atomizer"), and the reusable device portion will include a power supply (e.g., a rechargeable power supply) and a control circuit. It will be understood that these different parts may include additional elements depending on their function. For example, the reusable device portion will typically include a user interface for receiving user input and displaying operating status features, and the replaceable cartridge device portion in some cases includes a temperature sensor for helping to control temperature. The cartridge is electrically and mechanically connected to the control unit for use, for example, using a thread, a bayonet, or a magnetic connection with appropriately arranged electrical contacts. When the aerosol generating material in the cartridge is exhausted, or when the user wishes to switch to a different cartridge with a different aerosol generating material, the cartridge can be removed from the reusable component and a replacement cartridge attached to its appropriate position. Systems and devices that conform to this type of two-piece modular configuration may generally be referred to as two-piece systems / devices.

[0089] Electronic cigarettes typically have a generally elongated shape. To provide a specific example, some embodiments of the present disclosure will be considered to include such a generally elongated two-piece system employing a disposable cartridge. However, it will be understood that the basic principles described herein can be equally applicable to different configurations, such as a one-piece system or a modular system comprising more than two components, refillable devices and single-use disposables, as well as other overall shapes, such as high-performance devices based on so-called box-shaped models that typically have a box shape. More generally, it will be understood that certain embodiments of the present disclosure are based on an aerosol delivery system that is operatively configured to provide functionality according to the principles described herein, and that the structural aspects of the system configured to provide functionality according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure are not primarily important.

[0090] As described in the background technology, if the existing aerosol supply system is powered by a battery assembly with multiple batteries, although it can provide a higher voltage to generate higher power to heat the heating element, reduce power loss during the atomization process, and improve heating efficiency, but in this case, the commonly used adapter will not be able to charge the battery assembly. If an additional customized adapter is required or a boost or charging pump is added to the charging circuit to increase the input voltage, the product cost will increase.

[0091] Example 1

[0092] Figure 1 This is a circuit diagram of the aerosol supply system provided in Example 1 of the present application, referring to Figure 1 As shown, the system generally includes a battery assembly 100, a switching assembly 200, a control module 300, a charging interface 400, a heating element 500 and a charging integrated circuit 600. Figure 1 As shown, the battery assembly 100 includes at least two batteries connected to each other, so that it can provide a higher voltage when it supplies power to the heating element 500. The switching assembly 200 is configured to be connected to the battery assembly 100 and is used to switch the connection mode between the at least two batteries of the battery assembly 100, wherein the connection mode includes series connection and parallel connection. The control module 300 is connected to the switching assembly 200, and the control module 300 is configured to control the switching assembly 200 to switch the connection mode between the at least two batteries to series connection when it detects that the aerosol supply system is in the first mode, and to control the switching assembly 200 to switch the connection mode between the at least two batteries to parallel connection when it detects that the aerosol supply system is in the second mode, wherein the first mode is the power supply mode, in which the battery assembly 100 can supply power to the heating element, and the second mode is the charging mode, in which the battery assembly 100 can be charged. The charging interface 400, the heating element 500 and the charging integrated circuit 600 are all connected to the battery assembly 100. The charging interface 400 and the charging integrated circuit 600 are mainly used to provide access to an external power source to charge the battery assembly. The heating element 500 is mainly used to convert the electrical energy provided by the battery assembly 100 into thermal energy to heat the aerosol generating material to generate an aerosol for the user to inhale.

[0093] It is understood that when at least two batteries are connected in series, the battery assembly can provide a higher voltage. For example, if a battery assembly has two batteries and the output voltage of a single battery is 3.7V, when the two batteries are connected in series, the output voltage of the battery assembly increases to 7.4V. At this time, the battery assembly can provide a higher voltage to the heating element to generate higher power for heating. When the two batteries are connected in parallel, the output voltage of the battery assembly remains at 3.7V. At this time, the battery assembly can still be charged using a conventional adapter (such as 5V), without the need for a special adapter or adding a boost or charge pump to the charging circuit to increase the input voltage, thereby reducing product costs.

[0094] It should be noted here that the embodiment of the present application does not specifically limit the number of batteries contained in the battery assembly 100. The user can set it according to actual product requirements. For example, the battery assembly can contain 2, 3, 4... batteries. The batteries that make up the battery assembly 100 in the embodiment of the present application are preferably batteries of commonly used specifications on the market, so that no additional customization is required, reducing product costs. Further preferably, the specifications of the multiple batteries that make up the battery assembly 100 in the embodiment of the present application are the same, so that when switching them to a parallel connection mode for charging, a universal adapter can be used, without the need to use a special adapter or add a boost or charge pump in the charging circuit to increase the input voltage, thereby reducing product costs.

[0095] For the sake of convenience, the present invention is described below with the battery assembly 100 having two batteries of the same specifications.

[0096] As a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, the battery assembly 100 is composed of a first battery 110 and a second battery 120, and the switching assembly 200 is composed of a first switch S1, a second switch S2, and a third switch S3. It should be noted that the embodiment of the present application also does not specifically limit the number of switches included in the switching assembly 200, and users can select according to actual product requirements.

[0097] Further references Figure 1As shown, the first switch S1 is connected between the first battery 110 and the second battery 120, the second switch S2 is connected between the charging port 400 and the second battery 120, and the third switch S3 is connected between the first battery 110 and the second battery 120. As an exemplary and restrictive description, in a specific implementation of the present application, the two ends of the first switch S1 are respectively connected to the positive electrode of the first battery 110 and the negative electrode of the second battery 120, the two ends of the second switch S2 are respectively connected to the charging port 400 and the negative electrode of the second battery 120, and the two ends of the third switch S3 are respectively connected to the positive electrode of the first battery 110 and the positive electrode of the second battery 120. Therefore, when the first switch S1 is closed and the second switch S2 and the third switch S3 are opened, the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 are connected in series. When the first switch S1 is opened and the second switch S2 and the third switch S3 are closed, the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 are connected in parallel. Therefore, the connection mode between the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 can be switched by switching the first switch S1, the second switch S2 and the third switch S3 on and off.

[0098] It is understood that the battery assembly 100 in the embodiment of the present application is primarily used to supply power to the heating element 500. Therefore, when the heating element 500 is in operation, it must be electrically connected to each battery in the battery assembly 100. Specifically, when in operation, the heating element 500 is electrically connected to both the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 so that the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 supply power to it. In addition, some other components in the aerosol supply system may also need to consume some electrical energy to work, such as the control module 300, but compared with the electrical energy required by the heating element 500, the electrical energy required by the control module 300 and other components is less. Therefore, in specific implementation, all batteries in the battery assembly 100 can be used to power it, or one of the batteries in the battery assembly 100 can be used to power it, that is, the first battery 110 and the second battery 110 can be connected to the control module 300 so that the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 can supply power to the control module 300 at the same time, or one of the first battery 110 and the second battery 110 can be connected to the control module 300 so that one of the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 can supply power to the control module 300.

[0099] As a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, the first battery 110 is used to power the control module 300. Therefore, regardless of whether the heating element 400 of the aerosol supply system is operating, the first battery 110 is always operating (the first battery 110 continuously supplies power to the control module 300). As a result, the voltage of the first battery 110 may be lower than the voltage of the second battery 120. However, it is well known to those skilled in the art that charging two parallel batteries with unequal voltages simultaneously may damage the batteries.

[0100] To address the above-mentioned issues, the aerosol supply system provided in the embodiment of the present application is further provided with a detection module (not shown). When the control module 300 detects that the aerosol supply system is in the second mode (charging mode), the detection module (not shown) detects the current voltage of the first battery 110 and the second battery 120. When the detection module (not shown) detects that the current voltages of the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 are the same, the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 can be charged simultaneously. Therefore, the control module 300 controls the first switch S1 to open and the second switch S2 and the third switch S2 to close, so that the connection mode between the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 is switched to parallel. After that, an external power source is connected to the charging interface 400 via an adapter to charge the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 simultaneously. When the detection module (not shown) detects that the current voltages of the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 are different, the control module 300 controls the first switch S1 to open and the second switch S2 to close to switch the aerosol supply system to the third mode. In the third mode, the battery with the smaller current voltage can be charged first until the current voltages of the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 are the same, and then the third switch S3 is closed to switch the aerosol supply system to the second mode, so that the connection mode between the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 is switched to parallel, so that the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 can be charged at the same time.

[0101] It is understandable that, since the first battery 110 is used to power the control module 300 in the embodiment of the present application, the first battery 110 is always in operation (the first battery 110 continuously supplies power to the control module 300), and therefore the detection module may detect that the current voltage of the first battery 110 is lower than the current voltage of the second battery 120. In combination with the connection method between the above-mentioned switching component and each battery, when the first switch S1 is open and the second switch S2 is closed (i.e., in the third mode), after the external power supply is connected to the charging port 400 via the adapter, only the first battery 110 can be charged, and the second battery 120 cannot be charged. Based on this, in the embodiment of the present application, after the aerosol supply system is switched to the third mode, an external power source is connected to the charging interface 400 via an adapter, and the first battery 110, which currently has a lower voltage, is first charged until the current voltages of the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 are the same. Then, the third switch S3 is closed to switch the aerosol supply system to the second mode, so that the connection between the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 is switched to parallel, so that the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 can be charged simultaneously. This configuration can avoid simultaneous charging of the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 when the voltages are unequal, which could damage the first battery 110 and the second battery 120.

[0102] As a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, the control module 300 includes a microcontroller. The microcontroller in the embodiment of the present application can be a microcontroller carried by the aerosol supply system itself, so that there is no need to increase the hardware cost of the aerosol supply system. The detection module can be integrated into the control module 300, or the detection module can be a separate component that is communicatively connected to the control module. Preferably, as an exemplary and non-restrictive explanation, the detection module in the embodiment of the present application is integrated into the control module 300, that is, the function of the detection module is realized by the control module 300, which can further reduce the hardware cost of the aerosol supply system.

[0103] As a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, the connection between the charging interface 400 and the first battery 110 and the second battery 120 can be controlled by controlling the on and off of each switch of the switching assembly 200. When the first switch S1 is open and the second and third switches S2 are closed, in addition to switching the connection between the first and second batteries 110, 120 to a parallel connection, the charging interface 400 is also connected to both the first and second batteries 110, 120. At this time, connecting an external power source to the charging interface 400 via an adapter will charge both the first and second batteries 110, 120. When the first switch S1 is open and the second switch S2 is closed, the charging interface 400 is connected to the first battery 110 and disconnected from the second battery 120. At this time, connecting an external power source to the charging interface 400 via an adapter will only charge the first battery 120.

[0104] Further references Figure 1 As shown, the charging integrated circuit 600 is connected between the charging port 400 and the battery assembly 100. It is understood that the charging integrated circuit 600 can convert external power so that the external power can charge the battery assembly 100. The present embodiment does not specifically limit the charging integrated circuit 600; any known charging integrated circuit 600 may be used in the present embodiment without violating the inventive concept of the present application.

[0105] In the embodiment of the present application, there is no specific requirement for the heating element 500. Without violating the inventive concept of the present application, any known heating element applicable to the aerosol supply system can be used in the embodiment of the present application.

[0106] Example 2

[0107] Corresponding to the above embodiment 1, the present application also provides a method for using an aerosol supply system, which is applied to the aerosol supply system as described in any one of the embodiments 1. In this embodiment, the same or similar contents as those in the above embodiment 1 can be referred to the above introduction and will not be described in detail later. Figure 2 As shown, the method includes the following steps:

[0108] S100: Determine a mode of the aerosol supply system, where the mode includes at least a first mode and a second mode;

[0109] S200: Switching the at least two batteries to a corresponding connection mode according to the mode of the aerosol supply system, wherein the connection mode includes at least series connection and parallel connection. In the first mode, the at least two batteries are switched to series connection, and in the second mode, the at least two batteries are switched to parallel connection.

[0110] S300: The battery assembly operates when the at least two batteries are connected in series or the battery assembly charges simultaneously when the at least two batteries are connected in parallel.

[0111] Specifically, the method for using the aerosol supply system provided in the embodiments of this application is primarily applicable to aerosol supply systems in which the battery assembly comprises multiple batteries. As an exemplary, non-limiting illustration, the first mode is a power supply mode, in which the battery assembly can supply power to the heating element, and the second mode is a charging mode, in which the battery assembly can be charged.

[0112] Specifically, in the first mode (power supply mode), at least two batteries of the battery assembly are switched to be connected in series, so that the output voltage of the battery assembly increases. At this time, the battery assembly can provide a higher voltage to the heating element to generate higher power for heating. In the second mode (charging mode), at least two batteries of the battery assembly are switched to be connected in parallel. The output voltage of the battery assembly is still the same as that of a single battery. At this time, a conventional adapter (such as 5V) can still be used to charge the battery assembly. There is no need to use a special adapter or add a boost or charge pump in the charging circuit to increase the input voltage, thereby reducing product costs.

[0113] As a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, the battery assembly includes at least a first battery and a second battery, and the method further includes:

[0114] detecting current voltages of the first battery and the second battery;

[0115] When the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are the same, switching the at least two batteries to be connected in parallel to switch the aerosol supply system to a second mode, while charging the first battery and the second battery;

[0116] When the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are different, the aerosol supply system is switched to the third mode, and the battery with the smaller current voltage is charged first. When the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are the same, the at least two batteries are switched in parallel to switch the aerosol supply system to the second mode, and then the first battery and the second battery are charged simultaneously.

[0117] It is understandable that, in addition to powering the heating element, the battery assembly may also need to power other components (such as the control module). In specific implementations, depending on the power requirements of the components, only one of the batteries in the battery assembly may be required to power the relevant component. The battery that powers the other components will always be operational, regardless of whether the aerosol supply system's heating element is operating, and thus its voltage may be lower than that of the other batteries. However, those skilled in the art are well aware that simultaneously charging two parallel batteries with unequal voltages may damage the batteries.

[0118] In response to the above problems, the method for using the aerosol supply system provided in the embodiment of the present application will detect the current voltage of the first battery and the second battery when it is detected that the system is in the second mode (charging mode). When it is detected that the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are the same, the first battery and the second battery can be charged at the same time, so the connection mode between the first battery and the second battery is switched to parallel, and the first battery and the second battery are charged at the same time. When it is detected that the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are different, if the first battery and the second battery are charged at the same time, it will cause damage to the battery. Therefore, in the embodiment of the present application, the aerosol supply system will be switched to the third mode. In the third mode, only the battery with a smaller current voltage can be charged until the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are the same, and then the aerosol supply system will be switched to the second mode, so that the connection mode between the first battery and the second battery is switched to parallel, so that the first battery and the second battery can be charged at the same time, thereby protecting the battery assembly.

[0119] Example 3

[0120] Corresponding to the above-mentioned embodiment 1, the present application also provides a computer device, including: a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a computer program that can be run on the processor, and when the computer program is executed by the processor, the method for using the aerosol supply system provided in any one of the above-mentioned embodiments is executed.

[0121] in, Figure 3 The computer device 1500 is shown as an example and may include a processor 1510, a video display adapter 1511, a disk drive 1512, an input / output interface 1513, a network interface 1514, and a memory 1520. The processor 1510, the video display adapter 1511, the disk drive 1512, the input / output interface 1513, the network interface 1514, and the memory 1520 may be communicatively connected via a communication bus 1530.

[0122] Among them, the processor 1510 can be implemented by a general-purpose CPU (Central Processing Unit), a microprocessor, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or one or more integrated circuits, etc., to execute relevant programs to implement the technical solutions provided by the present invention.

[0123] The memory 1520 can be implemented in the form of ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), static storage device, dynamic storage device, etc. The memory 1520 can store an operating system 1521 for controlling the operation of the electronic device and a basic input and output system (BIOS) for controlling the low-level operation of the electronic device. In addition, a web browser 1523, a data storage management system 1524, and a device identification information processing system 1525, etc. can also be stored. The above-mentioned device identification information processing system 1525 can be an application program that specifically implements the operations of the aforementioned steps in the embodiment of the present invention. In short, when the technical solution provided by the present invention is implemented by software or firmware, the relevant program code is stored in the memory 1520 and is called and executed by the processor 1510.

[0124] The input / output interface 1513 is used to connect input / output modules to implement information input and output. The input / output modules can be configured as components in the device (not shown in the figure) or can be externally connected to the device to provide corresponding functions. Input devices may include a keyboard, mouse, touch screen, microphone, various sensors, etc., and output devices may include a display, speaker, vibrator, indicator light, etc.

[0125] The network interface 1514 is used to connect to a communication module (not shown) to enable communication between the device and other devices. The communication module can communicate via a wired method (such as USB, network cable, etc.) or a wireless method (such as mobile network, WIFI, Bluetooth, etc.).

[0126] The bus comprises a path for transmitting information between the various components of the device (eg, the processor 1510, the video display adapter 1511, the disk drive 1512, the input / output interface 1513, the network interface 1514, and the memory 1520).

[0127] In addition, the electronic device can also obtain information on specific collection conditions from the virtual resource object collection condition information database for use in condition judgment, etc.

[0128] It should be noted that although the above device only shows a processor 1510, a video display adapter 1511, a disk drive 1512, an input / output interface 1513, a network interface 1514, a memory 1520, a bus, etc., in a specific implementation, the device may also include other components necessary for normal operation. In addition, those skilled in the art will understand that the above device may only include components necessary to implement the solution of the present invention, and does not necessarily include all the components shown in the figure.

[0129] Example 4

[0130] Corresponding to the above-mentioned embodiments one to three, the embodiment of the present application further provides a computer-readable storage medium. In this embodiment, the same or similar contents as those of the above-mentioned embodiments one to three can be referred to the above introduction and will not be repeated later.

[0131] The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program thereon, and when the computer program is executed by the processor, the method for using the aerosol supply system as described above is implemented.

[0132] In some implementations, in the embodiments of the present application, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it can also implement steps corresponding to the method described in Example 1. Please refer to the detailed description in Example 1 and will not be repeated here.

[0133] From the above description of the embodiments, it can be seen that those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the present invention can be implemented by means of software plus the necessary general-purpose hardware platform. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, or the portion that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product can be stored in a storage medium such as ROM / RAM, a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, and includes a number of instructions for enabling a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in various embodiments of the present invention or certain parts of the embodiments.

[0134] Each embodiment in this specification is described in a progressive manner. The same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. In particular, for system or system embodiments, since they are basically similar to method embodiments, the description is relatively simple. For relevant parts, refer to the partial description of the method embodiment. The system and system embodiments described above are merely schematic, wherein the units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components displayed as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place, or they may be distributed on multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of this embodiment. A person of ordinary skill in the art can understand and implement it without expending creative work.

[0135] It should be understood that various parts of the present invention can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above-described embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented using software or firmware stored in a memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented using hardware, as in another embodiment, any one of the following technologies known in the art or a combination thereof can be used: a discrete logic circuit having a logic gate circuit for implementing a logic function on a data signal, an application-specific integrated circuit having a suitable combination of logic gate circuits, a programmable gate array (PGA), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc.

[0136] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0137] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0138] In the present invention, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0139] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it will be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and are not to be construed as limitations on the present invention. A person skilled in the art may change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An aerosol supply system, characterized in that, The system comprises: A battery assembly comprising at least two batteries connected to each other; a switching assembly connected to the battery assembly and configured to switch a connection mode between the at least two batteries, wherein the connection mode includes series connection and parallel connection; A control module is connected to at least the switching component. When the control module detects that the aerosol supply system is in the first mode, the control module controls the switching component to switch the at least two batteries to series connection; when the control module detects that the aerosol supply system is in the second mode, the control module controls the switching component to switch the at least two batteries to parallel connection.

2. The aerosol supply system according to claim 1, characterized in that The system further comprises: The charging interface is configured to allow an external power source to be connected so as to charge the at least two batteries connected in parallel.

3. The aerosol supply system according to claim 2, characterized in that The battery assembly includes at least a first battery and a second battery, and the switching assembly includes: a first switch connected between the first battery and the second battery; a second switch connected between the charging port and the second battery; a third switch connected between the first battery and the second battery; The switching component is configured such that when the first switch is closed and the second switch and the third switch are opened, the first battery and the second battery are connected in series; and when the first switch is opened and the second switch and the third switch are closed, the first battery and the second battery are connected in parallel.

4. The aerosol supply system according to claim 3, characterized in that The system further comprises: a detection module, configured to detect the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery in the second mode; When the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are the same, the control module controls the first switch to open and the second switch and the third switch to close, so that the first battery and the second battery are connected in parallel, so as to charge the first battery and the second battery simultaneously; When the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are different, the control module controls the first switch to open and the second switch to close to switch the aerosol supply system to the third mode, so as to charge the battery with the smaller current voltage first. When the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are the same, the third switch is closed to switch the aerosol supply system to the second mode, so that the first battery and the second battery are connected in parallel, so as to charge the first battery and the second battery at the same time.

5. The aerosol supply system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The detection module is integrated into the control module, or the detection module is connected to the control module.

6. The aerosol supply system according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that: The system further comprises: The heating element is connected to both the first battery and the second battery so as to be powered by the first battery and the second battery.

7. The aerosol supply system according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that: At least one of the first battery and the second battery is connected to the control module so that at least one of the first battery and the second battery supplies power to the control module.

8. The aerosol supply system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The system further comprises: A charging integrated circuit is connected between the charging interface and the battery assembly, and converts the external power supply to charge the at least two batteries.

9. A method for using the aerosol supply system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The method comprises: determining a mode of the aerosol supply system, wherein the mode includes at least a first mode and a second mode; Switching the at least two batteries to a corresponding connection mode according to the mode of the aerosol supply system, wherein the connection mode includes at least series connection and parallel connection. In the first mode, the at least two batteries are switched to series connection, and in the second mode, the at least two batteries are switched to parallel connection; The battery assembly operates when the at least two batteries are connected in series or the battery assembly charges simultaneously when the at least two batteries are connected in parallel.

10. The method for using the aerosol supply system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The battery assembly includes at least a first battery and a second battery, and the method further includes: detecting current voltages of the first battery and the second battery; When the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are the same, switching the at least two batteries to be connected in parallel to switch the aerosol supply system to a second mode, while charging the first battery and the second battery; When the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are different, the aerosol supply system is switched to the third mode, and the battery with the smaller current voltage is charged first. When the current voltages of the first battery and the second battery are the same, the at least two batteries are switched in parallel to switch the aerosol supply system to the second mode, and then the first battery and the second battery are charged simultaneously.

11. A computer device, characterized in that: The device comprises a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program that can be run on the processor, and when the computer program is executed by the processor, the method for using the aerosol supply system according to any one of claims 9 or 10 is implemented.

12. A computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, wherein: When the computer program is executed, the method for using the aerosol supply system according to any one of claims 9 or 10 is implemented.

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