Aerosol supply device and automatic uncovering method thereof

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention discloses an aerosol supply device and an automatic uncovering method thereof.The device comprises a shell, a first cavity used for containing a product is formed in the shell, the first cavity is provided with a first opening, and the device further comprises a cover arranged at the first opening; the information acquisition module is configured to acquire user information of a to-be-verified user and send the user information to the control module; and the control module is connected with the information acquisition module, the control module is configured to judge whether the user to be verified passes verification according to the received user information, and if the user passes verification, the cover body is controlled to open the first opening. Through the aerosol supply device provided by the embodiment of the invention, the aerosol supply device which has an encryption function and can realize automatic uncovering can be provided, only a user passing authentication can open the working channel of the device and normally work, the specificity and the safety of the product are improved, and the automatic uncovering function increases different use experiences for the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of aerosol supply, and in particular to an aerosol supply device and an automatic cover opening method thereof. Background Art

[0002] An aerosol delivery device is an electronic product that mimics cigarettes, producing the same smoke, taste, and feel. It is a "heat-but-not-burn" product that generates an aerosol from an aerosol-generating material (e.g., a tobacco-containing matrix) by heating but not burning the material, which is then inhaled by the user. It is also known as a tobacco heating product or tobacco heating device.

[0003] Most of today's aerosol supply devices are used directly without a cover or after manually opening the cover. On the one hand, this makes the user experience monotonous. On the other hand, it is easy for minors or others to use it by mistake, which is less safe. It is also easy to be accidentally touched and there is a risk of burns, which is unsafe.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to propose a new aerosol supply device 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 device and an automatic lid opening method thereof to solve technical problems such as how to avoid a monotonous user experience and prevent minors or others from misusing the device.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides an aerosol supply device, comprising a housing, wherein a first cavity for receiving a product is formed in the housing, the first cavity having a first opening, and the device further comprising:

[0007] a cover body, disposed at the first opening;

[0008] An information collection module is configured to collect user information of the user to be verified and send it to the control module;

[0009] A control module is connected to the information collection module, and is configured to determine whether the user to be verified has passed the verification based on the received user information, and if passed, control the cover to open the first opening.

[0010] Through the embodiments of the present application, on the one hand, by adding a control module for controlling the opening of the cover, the cover of the aerosol supply device can be automatically controlled to open, which is different from the manual opening mode of the existing aerosol supply device, thereby providing users with a different usage experience; on the other hand, by adding an information collection module for user identity identification and using it in conjunction with the control module, the cover can only be opened after the user has passed the verification, thereby giving the aerosol supply device user exclusivity and improving the safety and hygiene of use.

[0011] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, the device further comprises a power supply and a driving member, wherein the driving member is configured to be connected to the power supply;

[0012] The control module is used to receive the user information sent by the information collection module, and determine whether the user to be verified has passed the verification based on the user information. If the user has passed the verification, the control module controls the power supply to supply power to the driving member so that the driving member drives the cover body to open or close the first opening.

[0013] By adding a driving member for driving the cover to open, the cover of the aerosol supply device can be automatically opened, which is different from the manual cover opening mode of the existing aerosol supply device, and provides users with a different usage experience.

[0014] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, the aerosol supply device further includes:

[0015] The transmission member is configured to be connected to the driving member at one end and to be connected to the cover at the other end.

[0016] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, a transmission shaft is provided on the output end of the driving member;

[0017] One end of the transmission member is sleeved on the transmission shaft, and the other end is connected to the cover body.

[0018] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, the transmission member includes a main body sleeved on the transmission shaft and a first connecting portion provided at an end of the main body away from the driving member, and the first connecting portion is connected to the cover.

[0019] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, a connecting hole is formed on the first connecting portion, and the cover body is snapped into the connecting hole.

[0020] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, the device further comprises a bracket arranged in the shell, and the bracket is formed with a second cavity for accommodating the heating component and a third cavity for accommodating the driving member along the longitudinal direction of the device.

[0021] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, a second connecting portion is provided on the top surface of the third cavity, and an end of the transmission member away from the driving member is sleeved on the second connecting portion.

[0022] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, the cover body includes:

[0023] a first structural member, wherein the first structural member is formed with a second opening communicating with the first opening;

[0024] The cover plate is arranged at the first opening and can open or close the first opening under the drive of the first structural member.

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

[0026] The transmission rod is configured to be connected between the first structural member and the driving member to drive the first structural member to rotate.

[0027] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, a first guide groove is formed on the inner surface of the first structural member, and a first protrusion is formed on the outer surface of the cover plate. The first protrusion is clamped in the first guide groove and can move back and forth along the first guide groove.

[0028] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, the cover body further includes a second structural member, the second structural member is formed with a third opening communicating with the first opening, and the second structural member is embedded in the first structural member.

[0029] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, a second guide groove is formed on the outer surface of the second structural member, and a second protrusion is formed on the inner surface of the cover plate. The second protrusion is clamped in the second guide groove and can move back and forth along the second guide groove.

[0030] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, the number of the second guide groove and the second protrusion includes at least two.

[0031] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, the cover plates include at least two, and the at least two cover plates move away from or toward each other driven by the first structural member to open or close the first opening.

[0032] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, the device further comprises:

[0033] An indicator light, wherein the indicator light is configured to display a corresponding color to prompt whether the information collection module has successfully collected the user information of the user to be verified, and / or display a corresponding color to prompt the control module to determine whether the user to be verified has passed the verification based on the received user information.

[0034] By adding an indicator light, it can prompt whether the user information collection module has successfully collected the user information of the user to be verified, and prompt whether the user has passed the verification.

[0035] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, the driving member includes a motor.

[0036] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, the user information includes biometric information of the user to be verified;

[0037] The determining whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the received user information includes:

[0038] Calculating characteristic values ​​of the biometric information to obtain structured data;

[0039] comparing the structured data with comparison data stored in the aerosol supply device to obtain a comparison result;

[0040] Determine whether the user to be authenticated has passed the authentication based on the comparison result.

[0041] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, the biometric information includes at least one of fingerprint, iris, face, voiceprint, and palmprint.

[0042] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, the aerosol supply device includes at least one of an atomizing electronic cigarette or a heat-not-burn device.

[0043] In a second aspect, the present invention provides an automatic lid opening method for an aerosol supply device according to any one of the first aspects, the method comprising:

[0044] Collect user information of users to be verified;

[0045] It is determined whether the user to be authenticated has passed the authentication according to the user information, and if so, the cover is controlled to open the first opening.

[0046] The above one or more technical solutions of the present invention have at least one or more of the following beneficial effects:

[0047] In the technical solution for implementing the present invention, the aerosol supply device includes a shell, a first cavity for accommodating products is formed in the shell, the first cavity has a first opening, and the device further includes: a cover body, which is arranged at the first opening; an information collection module, which is configured to collect user information of the user to be verified and send it to the control module; a control module, which is connected to the information collection module, and the control module is configured to determine whether the user to be verified has passed the verification based on the received user information, and if passed, control the cover body to open the first opening. Through the present application solution, an aerosol supply device with encryption function and automatic opening can be provided. Only authenticated users can open the working channel of the device and operate normally, which improves the exclusivity and safety of the product, and the automatic opening function adds a different user experience to the user.

[0048] 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

[0049] 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:

[0050] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the aerosol supply device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0051] Figure 2 is an exploded view of an aerosol supply device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0052] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the transmission member and the driving member of the aerosol supply device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0053] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the transmission component of the aerosol supply device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0054] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a bracket and some other components of an aerosol supply device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0055] Figure 6 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a cover body of an aerosol supply device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0056] Figure 7 2 is a schematic structural diagram of another view of the cover of the aerosol supply device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0057] Figure 8 1 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the cover and the transmission member of the aerosol supply device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0058] Figure 9 This is a flow chart of the automatic cover opening method of the aerosol supply device provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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:

[0061] 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);

[0062] 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

[0063] 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.

[0064] 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.

[0065] 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.

[0066] 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).

[0067] 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.

[0068] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a non-flammable aerosol supply system, for example, a powered non-flammable aerosol supply system.

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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.

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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.

[0073] 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.

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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.

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] 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.

[0079] 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 a physiological response. 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, cannabis or other plants.

[0080] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises nicotine. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises caffeine, melatonin, or vitamin B12.

[0081] 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.

[0082] 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.

[0083] Examples of plants are tobacco, eucalyptus, star anise, hemp, cocoa, cannabis, 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, 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. The 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.

[0084] 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 and cannabis.

[0085] 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.

[0086] 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 ...

[0087] 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.

[0088] 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.

[0089] 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.

[0090] 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.

[0091] 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.

[0092] 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.

[0093] 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.

[0094] 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.

[0095] 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.

[0096] 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.

[0097] 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.

[0098] 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.

[0099] 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.

[0100] 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.

[0101] As described in the background technology, most of today's aerosol supply devices are used directly without a cover or after manually opening the cover. On the one hand, this makes the user experience monotonous. On the other hand, it is easy for minors or others to use it by mistake, which is less safe. It is also easy to be accidentally touched and there is a risk of burns, which is less safe.

[0102] Example 1

[0103] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of an aerosol supply device provided in an embodiment of the present application, Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the aerosol supply device provided in the embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it generally includes a housing 100, a cover 200, an information collection module 300 and a control module 400. Figure 2 As shown, a first cavity 110 for accommodating a product is formed within the housing 100. The first cavity 110 has a first opening 120, which connects the first cavity 110 to the exterior of the aerosol supply device. This allows a product to be inserted into the first cavity 110 through the first opening 120 for heating and generating an aerosol for inhalation by the user. A cover 200 is disposed at the first opening 120 to separate the first cavity 110 from the exterior of the aerosol supply device. An information collection module 300 is embedded within the housing 100 and has a user-facing surface for collecting user information from the user to be authenticated and transmitting it to the control module 400. The control module 400 is disposed within the housing 100 and is configured to connect to the information collection module 300. Based on the received user information, the control module 400 determines whether the user to be authenticated has passed authentication. If so, the control module 400 controls the cover 100 to open the first opening 120, allowing the user to insert the product into the first cavity 110 through the first opening 120 for heating.

[0104] As a preferred implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the information collection module 300 is provided on the control module 400, and the information collection module 300 has a user-facing surface to be provided to the user to be verified for collecting user information.

[0105] To achieve the automatic lid opening function of the aerosol supply device, as a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, the device further includes a power supply 500 and a driver 600, wherein the driver 600 is configured to be connected to the power supply 500. After receiving the user information sent by the information collection module 300, the control module 400 determines whether the user to be authenticated has passed the authentication based on the user information. If the user has passed the authentication, the control module 400 controls the power supply 500 to supply power to the driver 600, so that the driver 600 drives the cover 100 to open or close the first opening 120.

[0106] As a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, the power supply 500 can use the power supply of the aerosol supply device itself (i.e., the power supply for powering the heating device), or an additional power supply can be configured to separately power the driving member 600. No specific limitation is made here, and the user can set it according to actual product requirements. In addition, it should be noted that the embodiment of the present application does not specifically limit the power supply 500. Under the premise of not violating the inventive concept of the present application, any known power supply that can be used for an aerosol supply device can be used as the power supply 500 in the present application.

[0107] It should also be noted that the embodiment of the present application does not specifically limit the driving member 600. Without violating the inventive concept of the present application, any known driving member may be used in the present application, as long as it has the function of automatically opening or closing the cover. For example, as an illustrative and non-limiting illustration, the driving member 600 in the embodiment of the present application may be a motor.

[0108] Further references Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, as a preferred embodiment, the aerosol supply device provided in this embodiment of the present application further includes a transmission member 700, one end of which is connected to the driving member 600 and the other end is connected to the cover 200. In specific implementation, a transmission shaft 610 is provided at the output end of the driving member 600, one end of the transmission member 700 is sleeved on the transmission shaft 610, and the other end is connected to the cover 200.

[0109] In one specific embodiment, the transmission shaft 610 is eccentrically disposed relative to the output shaft of the driver 600, while the transmission member 700 is concentrically disposed with the output shaft of the driver 600. This arrangement prevents slippage between the transmission member 700 and the driver 600. In a specific implementation, the driver 600 includes a driver body 620 and a structural member 630. The structural member 630 can be a plastic member. The structural member 630 is tightly assembled with the output shaft of the driver body 620 via a hole-shaft connection. The structural member 630 can rotate under the drive of the driver body 620. The transmission shaft 610 is disposed on the structural member 630 and is not concentric with the transmission shaft 620.

[0110] In another specific embodiment, the transmission shaft 610 is integrally formed with the output shaft of the driving member 600 itself, so that the transmission member 700 is concentrically arranged relative to the output shaft of the driving member 600 itself. This arrangement can achieve concentric drive, so that the transmission member 700 and the driving member 600 can cooperate reliably and will not slip.

[0111] Further references Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, as a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, the transmission member 700 is composed of a main body 710 and a first connecting portion 720, and the main body 710 and the first connecting portion 720 are fixedly connected to each other. The main body 710 has a columnar structure, and the first connecting portion 720 extends outward along the circumference of the main body 710 at the end of the main body 710 away from the driving member 600. The main body 710 is provided with a first through hole 711, and the main body 710 is connected to the transmission shaft 610 through the first through hole 711. The first connecting portion 720 is connected to the cover body 200. During specific implementation, the first through hole 711 and the main body 710 are eccentrically arranged, so that the first through hole 711 and the transmission shaft 610 are concentrically arranged. At this time, the transmission member 700 and the output shaft and structural member 630 of the driving member 600 are concentric, and the transmission shaft 610 and the output shaft and structural member 630 of the driving member 600 are all eccentrically arranged, so that the driving member 600 can drive the transmission member 700 to perform reciprocating motion around the center of the transmission member 700, and it is not easy to slip.

[0112] Further references Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, the first connecting portion 720 is a fan-shaped structure, and a connecting hole 721 is formed on the first connecting portion 720, and the cover 200 is snapped into the connecting hole 721. The connecting hole 721 can be a through hole or a blind hole, which is not specifically limited here, and the user can set it according to actual product requirements.

[0113] Further references Figure 5 As shown, as a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, the device further includes a bracket 800 and a heating assembly 900, and the bracket 800 is disposed in the housing 100. The bracket 800 is mainly used to support and accommodate the heating assembly 900 and the driving member 600. In a specific implementation, the bracket 800 is formed with a second cavity 810 and a third cavity 820 along the longitudinal direction of the device, that is, the second cavity 810 is disposed above the third cavity 820, the second cavity 810 is used to accommodate the heating assembly 900, and the third cavity 820 is used to accommodate the driving member 600.

[0114] As a preferred implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the heating component 900 is configured to be activated or allowed to activate heating when the user to be authenticated passes the authentication.

[0115] Specifically, only when the user to be verified passes the verification is he allowed to use the aerosol supply device. At this time, the heating component 900 of the aerosol supply device is set to automatically activate or allow activation (such as activation through external instructions) for heating, which can prevent the aerosol supply device from working due to accidental touch, reduce the risk of burns, and improve safety performance.

[0116] Further references Figure 5As shown, as a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, a second connecting portion 830 is provided on the top surface of the third cavity 820, and the end of the transmission member 700 away from the driving member 600 is sleeved on the second connecting portion 830. In specific implementation, the second connecting portion 830 can be realized as a cylindrical structure extending along the top surface of the third cavity 820 in the direction close to the driving member 600, and a second through hole 712 is provided on the main body 710 of the transmission member 700, and the main body 710 of the transmission member 700 is sleeved on the cylindrical structure through the second through hole 712. It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, the second through hole 712 on the main body 710 of the transmission member 700 is provided at the center of the main body 710, and the second connecting portion 830 is concentric with the main body 710, the structural member 630, and the output shaft of the driving member 600 itself.

[0117] Further references Figures 6 to 8 As shown, as a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, the cover body 200 is composed of at least a first structural member 210, a cover plate 220, a transmission rod 230 and a second structural member 240. Among them, a second opening 211 is formed on the first structural member 210, and the second opening 211 is connected to the first opening 120. The cover plate 220 is arranged at the first opening 120, and can open or close the first opening 120 under the drive of the first structural member 210. The transmission rod 230 is connected between the first structural member 210 and the driving member 600. A third opening 241 is formed on the second structural member 240, and the third opening 241 is connected to the first opening 120, that is, the first opening 120, the second opening 211 and the third opening 241 are all connected to each other, and the second structural member 240 is embedded in the first structural member 210. When the driving member 600 is working, it drives the first structure member 210 to rotate relative to the second structure member 240 through the transmission rod 230 , thereby driving the cover plate 220 to open or close the first opening 120 .

[0118] In a specific implementation, one end of the transmission rod 230 is fixedly connected to the first structural member 210, and the other end is clamped into the connection hole 721 opened on the first connecting portion 720, thereby achieving the connection between the cover 200 and the transmission member 700. Figures 6 to 8 As shown, as a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, the first through hole 711 on the main body 710 for being sleeved on the transmission shaft 610 is eccentrically arranged with respect to the main body 710, and the first connecting portion 720 extends outwardly along the circumference of the main body 710 at one end of the main body 710 away from the driving member 600, and the cover body 200 is clamped in the connecting hole 721 opened on the first connecting portion 720 through the transmission rod 230, so that when the driving member 600 is working, it can drive the transmission rod 230 through the transmission member 700, thereby driving the first structural member 210 to rotate.

[0119] Further references Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, as a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, a first guide groove 212 is formed on the inner surface of the first structural member 210, and a first protrusion 222 is formed on the outer surface of the cover plate 220. The first protrusion 222 is clamped in the first guide groove 212 and can reciprocate along the first guide groove 212. Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, in the embodiment of the present application, the first guide groove 212 is arc-shaped and has a first end 213 and a second end 214 opposite to each other. The first protrusion 222 can reciprocate along the arc-shaped first guide groove 212 between the first end 213 and the second end 214. When the first protrusion 222 is located at the first end 213 of the first guide groove 212, the cover plate 220 is in a state of closing the first opening 120; when the first protrusion 222 is located at the second end 214 of the first guide groove 212, the cover plate 220 is in a state of opening the first opening 120; alternatively, when the first protrusion 222 is located at the second end 214 of the first guide groove 212, the cover plate 220 is in a state of closing the first opening 120; when the first protrusion 222 is located at the first end 213 of the first guide groove 212, the cover plate 220 is in a state of opening the first opening 120. This is not specifically limited here, and users can set it according to actual product needs.

[0120] Further references Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, as a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, a second guide groove 242 is formed on the outer surface of the second structural member 240, and a second protrusion 223 is formed on the inner surface of the cover plate 220. The second protrusion 223 is engaged in the second guide groove 242 and can reciprocate along the second guide groove 242. When the driving member 600 is in operation, it drives the first structural member 210 to rotate relative to the second structural member 240 via the transmission rod 230. At this time, the first structural member 210 drives the cover plate 220 to move along the second guide groove 242 on the second structural member 240 via the second protrusion 223. At the same time, the cover plate 220 moves along the first guide groove 212 on the first structural member 210 via the first protrusion 222, thereby causing the cover plate 220 to open or close the first opening 120.

[0121] Further references Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, as a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, the cover plates 220 include at least two, and the at least two cover plates 220 can be moved away from or toward each other under the drive of the first structural member 210 to open or close the first opening 120. As an exemplary and non-limiting description, in the embodiment of the present application, the number of the first protrusions 222 and the first guide grooves 212 are both two, the number of the second protrusions 223 is four, and the number of the second guide grooves 242 is two, that is, each cover plate 220 is provided with one first protrusion 222 and two second protrusions 223, the first structural member 210 is provided with two first guide grooves 212, and the second structural member 240 is provided with two second guide grooves 242. Preferably, the two first protrusions 222 are arranged at opposite positions on the outer surfaces of the two cover plates 220, and the two first guide grooves 212 are arranged oppositely on the first structural member 210; two second protrusions 223 are arranged at opposite positions on the inner surface of each cover plate 220, and the two second guide grooves 242 are arranged oppositely on the second structural member 240.

[0122] As a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, the device further includes an indicator light (not shown), which is configured to indicate whether the information collection module 300 has successfully collected the user information of the user to be verified, and / or to indicate whether the control module 400 has determined, based on the received user information, whether the user to be verified has passed verification. In specific implementations, the indicator light can be configured to display different colors, indicating whether the information collection module 300 has successfully collected the user information of the user to be verified, and / or indicating whether the control module 400 has determined, based on the received user information, whether the user to be verified has passed verification.

[0123] As a preferred implementation, in an embodiment of the present application, the user information includes biometric information of the user to be verified, wherein the biometric information includes at least one of fingerprint, iris, face, voiceprint, and palmprint.

[0124] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present application, the specific type of the user's biometric information is not limited. It can be a commonly used fingerprint, or other biometric information such as iris, face, voiceprint, palmprint, etc. It is understandable that when the user's biometric information is a fingerprint, the information collection module 300 can be implemented by a fingerprint collection device.

[0125] As a preferred implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, determining whether the user to be verified has passed the verification based on the received user information includes:

[0126] Calculating characteristic values ​​of the biometric information to obtain structured data;

[0127] comparing the structured data with comparison data stored in the aerosol supply device to obtain a comparison result;

[0128] Determine whether the user to be authenticated has passed the authentication based on the comparison result.

[0129] Specifically, after collecting the biometric information of the user to be verified, a preset encoding method can be used to encode the biometric information to form structured data. The structured data is then compared with the comparison data stored in the aerosol supply device to obtain a comparison result, wherein the comparison data can be encoded using the same preset encoding method based on the biometric data of the registered user collected in advance. It can be understood that the biometric data collected in advance from the registered user and the biometric information collected from the above-mentioned user to be verified are of the same type of data. Such a setting can reduce the complexity of subsequent matching. Finally, whether the user to be verified has passed the verification is determined based on the comparison result. During specific implementation, a matching algorithm can be used to match the structured data with the comparison data. It should be noted that the embodiment of the present application does not specifically limit the matching algorithm. Without violating the inventive concept of the present application, any known matching algorithm can be used in the present application.

[0130] In this application, the user to be verified and the registered user may be the same person, or the user to be verified may be someone other than the registered user. It is understood that, in the absence of other external factors, if the user to be verified and the registered user are the same person, the user to be verified will pass verification; if the user to be verified and the registered user are different, the user to be verified will fail verification. Other external factors include, but are not limited to, incomplete biometric information collected or errors in the matching process.

[0131] As a preferred implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the control module 400 can be implemented by a microcontroller configured in the aerosol supply device itself, which does not require additional hardware costs for the aerosol supply system.

[0132] As a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, the aerosol supply device includes at least one of an atomizing electronic cigarette or a heat-not-burn device, which is not specifically limited here.

[0133] Example 2

[0134] Corresponding to the above-mentioned embodiment 1, the present application also provides an automatic opening method for an aerosol supply device, which is based on the aerosol supply device provided in embodiment 1. In this embodiment, the same or similar contents as those in the above-mentioned embodiment 1 can be referred to the above introduction and will not be described in detail later. Figure 9 As shown, the method includes:

[0135] S100: Collect user information of the user to be verified;

[0136] S200: determining whether the user to be authenticated has passed the authentication based on the user information; if so, controlling the cover to open the first opening.

[0137] The automatic lid opening method provided in the embodiment of the present application can, on the one hand, automatically control the opening of the lid of the aerosol supply device, which is different from the manual lid opening mode of the existing aerosol supply device, thereby providing users with a different usage experience; on the other hand, the lid can only be opened after the user has passed the verification, which gives the aerosol supply device user exclusivity and improves the safety and hygiene of use.

[0138] 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.

[0139] 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.

[0140] 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.

[0141] 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.

[0142] 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 device, comprising a housing, wherein a first cavity for accommodating a product is formed in the housing, the first cavity having a first opening, wherein: The device further comprises: a cover body, disposed at the first opening; An information collection module is configured to collect user information of the user to be verified and send it to the control module; A control module is connected to the information collection module, and is configured to determine whether the user to be verified has passed the verification based on the received user information, and if passed, control the cover to open the first opening.

2. The aerosol supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that The device further includes a power source and a driver, wherein the driver is configured to be connected to the power source; The control module is used to receive the user information sent by the information collection module, and determine whether the user to be verified has passed the verification based on the user information. If the user has passed the verification, the control module controls the power supply to supply power to the driving member so that the driving member drives the cover body to open or close the first opening.

3. The aerosol supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The aerosol supply device also includes: The transmission member is configured to be connected to the driving member at one end and to be connected to the cover at the other end.

4. The aerosol supply device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A transmission shaft is provided on the output end of the driving member; One end of the transmission member is sleeved on the transmission shaft, and the other end is connected to the cover body.

5. The aerosol supply device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transmission member includes a main body sleeved on the transmission shaft and a first connecting portion arranged at an end of the main body away from the driving member, wherein the first connecting portion is connected to the cover body.

6. The aerosol supply device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first connecting portion is provided with a connecting hole, and the cover body is snap-connected in the connecting hole.

7. The aerosol supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The device further comprises a bracket arranged in the shell, wherein the bracket is formed with a second cavity for accommodating the heating component and a third cavity for accommodating the driving member along the longitudinal direction of the device.

8. The aerosol supply device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A second connecting portion is provided on the top surface of the third cavity, and an end of the transmission member away from the driving member is sleeved on the second connecting portion.

9. The aerosol supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cover body comprises: a first structural member, wherein the first structural member is formed with a second opening communicating with the first opening; The cover plate is arranged at the first opening and can open or close the first opening under the drive of the first structural member.

10. The aerosol supply device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The cover also includes: The transmission rod is configured to be connected between the first structural member and the driving member to drive the first structural member to rotate.

11. The aerosol supply device according to claim 9, characterized in that A first guide groove is formed on the inner surface of the first structural member, and a first protrusion is formed on the outer surface of the cover plate. The first protrusion is clamped in the first guide groove and can reciprocate along the first guide groove.

12. The aerosol supply device according to claim 9, characterized in that The cover body further includes a second structural member, the second structural member is formed with a third opening communicating with the first opening, and the second structural member is embedded in the first structural member.

13. The aerosol supply device according to claim 12, characterized in that A second guide groove is formed on the outer surface of the second structural member, and a second protrusion is formed on the inner surface of the cover plate. The second protrusion is clamped in the second guide groove and can reciprocate along the second guide groove.

14. The aerosol supply device according to claim 13, characterized in that The second guide groove and the second protrusion include at least two.

15. The aerosol supply device according to claim 9, characterized in that The cover plates include at least two, and the at least two cover plates move away from or toward each other driven by the first structural member to open or close the first opening.

16. The aerosol supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that The device further comprises: An indicator light, wherein the indicator light is configured to display a corresponding color to prompt whether the information collection module has successfully collected the user information of the user to be verified, and / or display a corresponding color to prompt the control module to determine whether the user to be verified has passed the verification based on the received user information.

17. The aerosol supply device according to any one of claims 2 to 16, characterized in that The driving member includes a motor.

18. The aerosol supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that: The user information includes the biometric information of the user to be verified: The determining whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the received user information includes: Calculating characteristic values ​​of the biometric information to obtain structured data; comparing the structured data with comparison data stored in the aerosol supply device to obtain a comparison result; Determine whether the user to be authenticated has passed the authentication based on the comparison result.

19. The aerosol supply device according to claim 18, characterized in that The biometric information includes at least one of fingerprint, iris, face, voiceprint, and palmprint.

20. The aerosol supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that: The aerosol supply device includes at least one of an atomizing electronic cigarette or a heat-not-burn device.

21. An automatic lid opening method for an aerosol supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that: The method comprises: Collect user information of users to be verified; It is determined whether the user to be authenticated has passed the authentication according to the user information, and if so, the cover is controlled to open the first opening.

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