Display method and aerosol heating device

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of aerosol generating device, and discloses a display method and an aerosol generating device. The aerosol generating device comprises a main body part and an atomizer, and the method comprises the following steps: detecting the combined state of the atomizer; when the switching of the combined state of the atomizer meets a first preset condition, controlling the display module of the main body part to display a first interface, and the first interface is used for displaying the cumulative number of times that the user continuously operates the atomizer to switch between the loaded state and the removed state and the current combined state of the atomizer in real time; when the switching of the combined state of the atomizer meets a second preset condition, controlling the display module to jump from the first interface to a second interface, and the second interface is used for displaying at least one of the total number of times that the combined state of the atomizer is switched during the continuous operation of the user and the switching speed. Therefore, the application displays the switching of the combined state of the atomizer, increases the interestingness of the aerosol generating device, and improves the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of aerosol generation apparatus technology, and in particular to a display method and an aerosol generation apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] A typical aerosol generating device includes a pluggable main body and an atomizer. The atomizer contains an aerosol generating matrix. The atomizer can be inserted into the main body, and the aerosol generating matrix is ​​heated using a heat-non-combustible technology. However, the plugging and unplugging process of existing atomizers does not involve human-computer interaction and lacks appeal. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, embodiments of this application provide a display method and an aerosol generating apparatus, which can increase the interest of the aerosol generating apparatus and enhance the user experience.

[0004] One technical solution adopted in this application embodiment is: providing a display method applied to an aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device including a main body and an atomizer that can be installed or removed from the main body under user operation, the display method including:

[0005] Detect the combined state of the atomizer, which includes an inserted state and a removed state;

[0006] When the switching of the combination state of the atomizer meets the first preset condition, the display module of the main body is controlled to display the first interface. The first interface is used to display in real time the cumulative number of times the user continuously operates the atomizer to switch between the loaded state and the removed state and the current combination state of the atomizer.

[0007] When the switching of the atomizer's combination state meets the second preset condition, the display module is controlled to switch from the first interface to the second interface. The second interface is used to display at least one of the total number of times the atomizer's combination state is switched and the switching speed during the user's continuous operation.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first preset condition includes: the cumulative number of times the user continuously operates the atomizer to switch between the inserted state and the removed state within a first preset time reaches a preset number;

[0009] The second preset condition includes: no switching between the atomizer being installed and being removed is detected within a second preset time period.

[0010] In some embodiments, detecting the combined state of the atomizer includes:

[0011] Check whether the main body and the atomizer are electrically connected;

[0012] If so, then the atomizer is determined to be in the installed state;

[0013] If not, then the atomizer is determined to be in a removed state.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first interface includes a first-time data display area and a status display area;

[0015] The second interface includes a secondary number display area and a speed display area.

[0016] In some embodiments, the real-time display of the cumulative number of times the user continuously switches between the inserted and removed states of the atomizer and the current combined state of the atomizer includes:

[0017] The cumulative number of times the atomizer switches between the inserted and removed states is calculated in real time.

[0018] The cumulative number of times is displayed in the first number display area, and the current combination state of the atomizer is displayed in the state display area.

[0019] In some embodiments, displaying at least one of the total number of times the combined states of the atomizer are switched and the switching speed during continuous user operation includes:

[0020] The cumulative number of times the atomizer switches between the loaded and unloaded states when the display module jumps from the first interface to the second interface is taken as the total number of times the combined states of the atomizer are switched during the user's continuous operation, and the total number is displayed in the second number display area;

[0021] And / or, calculate the switching speed based on the total number of times, and display the switching speed in the speed display area.

[0022] In some embodiments, calculating the switching speed based on the total number of times includes:

[0023] Based on the first moment when the display module displays the first interface and the second moment when the display module jumps from the first interface to the second interface, calculate the operation time during which the combined state of the atomizer is switched during the user's continuous operation;

[0024] The switching speed is calculated based on the total number of operations and the operation time.

[0025] In some embodiments, the switching speed, calculated based on the total number of operations and the operation time, can be calculated using the following formula:

[0026] V = Q * N / T;

[0027] Wherein, V is the switching speed, Q is the total number of times, N is a multiple greater than 1, and T is the operation time.

[0028] In some embodiments, displaying the switching speed in the speed display area includes:

[0029] The switching speed is rounded down to obtain the target switching speed;

[0030] Based on the target switching speed, determine the switching speed map;

[0031] The switching speed diagram is displayed in the speed display area;

[0032] The switching speed graph is an increasing bar chart with several rectangular bars and at least one continuous highlighted rectangular bar. The switching speed graph is used to represent the speed of the switching speed by the position of at least one continuous highlighted rectangular bar in the several rectangular bars.

[0033] In some embodiments, the second interface further includes a time display area, and the method further includes: displaying the operation time in the time display area of ​​the second interface.

[0034] Another technical solution adopted in this application embodiment is: providing an aerosol generating device, including a main body and an atomizer that can be installed or removed from the main body under user operation, the main body including:

[0035] Battery cell;

[0036] Display module;

[0037] A retaining mechanism is provided to hold the atomizer within the main body portion;

[0038] A control module, electrically connected to both the battery cell and the display module, is used to detect the combined state of the atomizer, which includes an inserted state and a removed state. When the switching of the atomizer's combined state meets a first preset condition, the control module of the main body is controlled to display a first interface. The first interface is used to display in real time the cumulative number of times the atomizer has switched between the inserted and removed states during continuous user operation and the current combined state of the atomizer. When the switching of the atomizer's combined state meets a second preset condition, the control module is controlled to switch from the first interface to a second interface. The second interface is used to display at least one of the total number of times the atomizer's combined state has been switched and the switching speed during continuous user operation.

[0039] In some embodiments, the atomizer is provided with a first magnetic element, and the retaining mechanism includes a second magnetic element that attracts the first magnetic element.

[0040] In some embodiments, the atomizer is provided with a first magnetic element, and the retaining mechanism includes:

[0041] Elastic components;

[0042] A movable component is fixed to one end of the elastic member. The movable component includes a third magnetic member disposed opposite to the first magnetic member. The movable component is capable of moving between a first position and a second position under the action of the elastic member. The third magnetic member moves along with the movement of the movable component.

[0043] When the moving component is in the first position, the atomizer is inserted into the main body by the attraction of the first magnetic element and the third magnetic element; when the moving component is in the second position, the atomizer is removed from the main body by the repulsion of the first magnetic element and the third magnetic element.

[0044] In some embodiments, the control module includes electrodes, the atomizer includes electrode contacts, and the electrodes and electrode contacts are electrically connected when the atomizer is installed in the main body.

[0045] The beneficial effects of this application embodiment are as follows: It detects the combination state of the atomizer. When the switching of the atomizer's combination state meets a first preset condition, the display module of the control main body displays a first interface. The first interface is used to display in real time the cumulative number of times the atomizer has switched between the inserted and removed states during continuous user operation, and the current combination state of the atomizer. When the switching of the atomizer's combination state meets a second preset condition, the control display module jumps from the first interface to a second interface. The second interface is used to display at least one of the total number of times the atomizer's combination state has been switched during continuous user operation and the switching speed. Therefore, this application embodiment increases the fun of the aerosol generating device and improves the user experience by displaying the switching of the atomizer's combination state. Attached Figure Description

[0046] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0047] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a display method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The flowchart of step S10 is shown below;

[0049] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a first interface provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The flowchart of step S20 is shown below;

[0051] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a second interface provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of a method for calculating switching speed provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another second interface provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0054] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of a method for displaying switching speed provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 9a This application provides a switching speed diagram with a target switching speed of 1.

[0056] Figure 9b This application provides a switching speed diagram with a target switching speed of 6.

[0057] Figure 9c This application provides a switching speed diagram with a target switching speed of 13.

[0058] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an aerosol generating device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0059] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of another aerosol generating device provided in the embodiments of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0060] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "vertical," "horizontal," etc., used in this specification indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0061] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0062] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this application described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0063] Please see Figure 1 This application provides a display method applied to an aerosol generating device, which includes a main body and an atomizer that can be installed or removed from the main body under user operation. Figure 1 As shown, the display methods include:

[0064] Step S10: Detect the combination state of the atomizer, which includes the inserted state and the removed state.

[0065] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 Detecting the combination status of the atomizer, including:

[0066] Step S101: Check whether the main body and the atomizer are electrically connected.

[0067] Step S102: If yes, then confirm that the atomizer is in the installed state.

[0068] Step S103: If not, then determine that the atomizer is in the removed state.

[0069] In one example, the main body includes contacts, and the atomizer includes a spring-loaded pin (or the main body includes a spring-loaded pin, and the atomizer includes contacts). When the atomizer is inserted into the main body under user operation, the spring-loaded pin abuts against the contacts, and the main body and the atomizer are electrically connected; at this time, the atomizer is in the inserted state. When the atomizer is removed from the main body under user operation, the spring-loaded pin separates from the contacts, and the main body and the atomizer are no longer electrically connected; at this time, the atomizer is in the removed state.

[0070] Furthermore, the contacts are electrically connected to the I / O port. The electrical connection between the main body and the atomizer can be detected by changes in the I / O port's voltage level or by an I / O port interrupt. For example, the I / O port is configured to a high level. When the spring contacts the contact, the I / O port's voltage level is pulled down to a low level, confirming an electrical connection between the main body and the atomizer. When the spring contacts the contact, the I / O port's voltage level returns to high, confirming a non-electrical connection between the main body and the atomizer. Alternatively, when the spring contacts the contact, the atomizer sends an interrupt request to the main body via the I / O port, confirming an electrical connection between the main body and the atomizer based on the interrupt request. When the spring contacts the contact, the atomizer cannot send an interrupt request to the main body via the I / O port, confirming a non-electrical connection between the main body and the atomizer.

[0071] Step S20: When the switching of the atomizer's combined state meets the first preset condition, the display module of the control body displays the first interface. The first interface is used to display in real time the cumulative number of times the user continuously switches between the inserted and removed states of the atomizer and the current combined state of the atomizer.

[0072] The first preset condition includes: within a first preset time period, the cumulative number of times the user continuously operates the atomizer to switch between the inserted and removed states reaches a preset number.

[0073] In this embodiment, the first preset condition is the entry condition for the first interface. When the cumulative number of times the user continuously operates the atomizer to switch between the inserted and removed states within a first preset time reaches a preset number, the display module of the control body displays the first interface. Optionally, when the cumulative number of times the user continuously operates the atomizer to switch between the inserted and removed states within the first preset time does not reach the preset number, the control body displays a combined state interface. The combined state interface is used to display in real time the combined state of the atomizer when the user continuously operates the atomizer to switch between the inserted and removed states.

[0074] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device includes a scoring mode. A first preset condition is the entry condition for the scoring mode. When the cumulative number of times the user continuously operates the atomizer to switch between the loaded and unloaded states within a first preset time reaches a preset number, the control unit operates in the scoring mode. In the scoring mode, the display module displays a first interface, which displays in real time the cumulative number of times the user continuously operates the atomizer to switch between the loaded and unloaded states and the current combined state of the atomizer. Optionally, the aerosol generating device also includes a working mode. When the cumulative number of times the user continuously operates the atomizer to switch between the loaded and unloaded states within a first preset time does not reach the preset number, the control unit operates in the working mode. In the working mode, the display module displays a combined state interface, which displays in real time the current combined state of the atomizer when the user continuously operates the atomizer to switch between the loaded and unloaded states. Further, when the main unit operates in the working mode and the atomizer is currently in the loaded state, the aerosol generating device can be inhaled under user operation.

[0075] In one embodiment, the first interface includes an initial data display area and a status display area.

[0076] The initial count display area shows the cumulative number of times the atomizer has switched between the inserted and removed states during continuous user operation. The status display area shows the current combined state of the atomizer when the user switches between the inserted and removed states during continuous user operation.

[0077] like Figure 3 As shown, the initial count display area is located at the top of the first interface and includes two digits, while the status display area is located at the bottom of the first interface. It can be understood that the initial count display area and the status display area can be designed according to actual needs. For example, the initial count display area can be located on the left side of the first interface, and the status display area on the right side; or the initial count display area can occupy 2 / 3 of the area of ​​the first interface, and the status display area can occupy 1 / 3. The number of digits in the initial count display area is related to the maximum cumulative count, and its design can be tailored to specific requirements.

[0078] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 It displays in real time the cumulative number of times the user has continuously switched between the inserted and removed states of the atomizer, as well as the current combined state of the atomizer, including:

[0079] Step S201: Calculate the cumulative number of times the atomizer switches between the loaded and unloaded states in real time.

[0080] As mentioned earlier, the electrical connection between the main body and the atomizer can be detected by changes in the I / O port level or by I / O port interrupts. If the connection is confirmed, the atomizer is in the installed state; otherwise, it is in the removed state. Therefore, the cumulative number of times the atomizer switches between the installed and removed states can be calculated in real time by the number of I / O port level changes or I / O port interrupts.

[0081] For example, the I / O port is configured to a high level. When the spring contacts the contact, the I / O port is pulled down to a low level, confirming an electrical connection between the main body and the atomizer. When the spring separates from the contact, the I / O port returns to a high level, confirming a non-electrical connection between the main body and the atomizer. At this point, the cumulative number of times the atomizer switches between the loaded and unloaded states is counted as 1. When the spring contacts the contact again, the I / O port is pulled down to a low level, confirming an electrical connection between the main body and the atomizer. When the spring separates from the contact again, the I / O port returns to a high level, confirming a non-electrical connection between the main body and the atomizer. At this point, the cumulative number of times the atomizer switches between the loaded and unloaded states is counted as 2. This process continues, calculating the cumulative number of times the atomizer switches between the loaded and unloaded states in real time.

[0082] For example, when the spring contacts the contact point, the atomizer sends an interrupt request to the main body through the I / O port. Based on the interrupt request, the cumulative number of times the atomizer switches between the loaded and unloaded states is counted as 1. When the spring contacts the contact point again, the atomizer sends an interrupt request to the main body through the I / O port. Based on the interrupt request, the cumulative number of times the atomizer switches between the loaded and unloaded states is counted as 2. And so on, the cumulative number of times the atomizer switches between the loaded and unloaded states is calculated in real time.

[0083] Step S202: Display the cumulative number of times in the first number of times display area, and display the current combination state of the atomizer in the status display area.

[0084] In one example, the minimum cumulative count is related to the preset count, while the maximum cumulative count is related to the number of digits in the initial count display area. For example, if the preset count is 4 and the initial count display area has two digits, then the cumulative count displayed in the initial count display area will be "4-99". The status display area can be used to display "loaded" and "removed", or "loaded" and "ejected".

[0085] In one example, the minimum cumulative count is related to the preset count, while the maximum cumulative count is related to the number of digits in the first count display area and the count threshold. For example, if the preset count is 4, the first count display area is three digits, and the count threshold is 200, then the cumulative count displayed in the first count display area will be "4-200".

[0086] Step S30: When the switching of the atomizer's combination state meets the second preset condition, the control display module jumps from the first interface to the second interface. The second interface is used to display at least one of the total number of times the atomizer's combination state is switched and the switching speed during the user's continuous operation.

[0087] The second preset condition includes: no switching between the atomizer being installed and removed is detected within a second preset time period.

[0088] In this embodiment, the second preset condition is the switching condition for the second interface. When the switching between the atomizer being installed and being removed can be detected within a second preset time, the control display module remains on the first interface. When the switching between the atomizer being installed and being removed is not detected within the second preset time, the control display module switches from the first interface to the second interface.

[0089] In some embodiments, the second preset condition is the exit condition of the scoring mode. When the atomizer is not detected to switch between the loaded state and the removed state within the second preset time, the control body exits the scoring mode, and the display module jumps from the first interface to the second interface. The second interface displays at least one of the total number of times the combined state of the atomizer was switched and the switching speed during the user's continuous operation.

[0090] In one embodiment, the second interface includes a second number display area and a speed display area.

[0091] like Figure 5 As shown, the second number display area is located at the top of the second interface, and the speed display area is located at the bottom of the second interface. The second number display area includes two digits. It can be understood that the second number display area and the speed display area can be designed according to actual needs. For example, the second number display area can be located on the left side of the second interface, and the speed display area on the right side; for example, the second number display area can occupy 2 / 3 of the area of ​​the second interface, and the speed display area can occupy 1 / 3 of the area of ​​the second interface. The number of digits in the second number display area is related to the maximum value of the total number of times, and it can be designed according to actual needs.

[0092] Based on this, displaying at least one of the total number of times the atomizer's combined state was switched and the switching speed during continuous user operation includes: using the cumulative number of times the atomizer switched between the loaded state and the removed state when the display module jumps from the first interface to the second interface as the total number of times the atomizer's combined state was switched during continuous user operation, and displaying the total number in the second number display area; and / or, calculating the switching speed based on the total number, and displaying the switching speed in the speed display area.

[0093] When the second interface is used to display the total number of times the atomizer's combination state was switched during continuous user operation, the total number of times is displayed in the second count display area. When the second interface is used to display the switching speed of the atomizer's combination state during continuous user operation, the switching speed is displayed in the speed display area. When the second interface is used to display both the total number of times the atomizer's combination state was switched and the switching speed during continuous user operation, the total number of times is displayed in the second count display area and the switching speed is displayed in the speed display area.

[0094] When the display module switches from the first interface to the second interface, the cumulative number of times the atomizer switches between the loaded and unloaded states is stopped, and this is taken as the total number of times the atomizer's combined states are switched during continuous user operation. In one example, the minimum total number of times is related to a preset number of times, and the maximum total number of times is related to the number of digits in the second display area. In another example, the minimum total number of times is related to a preset number of times, and the maximum total number of times is related to the number of digits in the second display area and a number of times threshold.

[0095] The speed display area can be used to display the numerical value of the switching speed, or it can be used to display a switching speed graph that represents the magnitude of the switching speed.

[0096] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 The switching speed is calculated based on the total number of switching operations, including:

[0097] Step S401: Based on the first moment when the display module displays the first interface and the second moment when the display module jumps from the first interface to the second interface, calculate the operation time during which the combination state of the atomizer is switched during the user's continuous operation.

[0098] As can be seen, the display duration of the first interface is the operation time during which the combination state of the atomizer is switched while the user is continuously operating it.

[0099] Step S402: Calculate the switching speed based on the total number of operations and the operation time.

[0100] In some embodiments, the switching speed is calculated based on the total number of operations and the operation time, and can be calculated using the following formula:

[0101] V = Q * N / T (Equation 1)

[0102] Where V is the switching speed, Q is the total number of times, N is a multiple greater than 1, and T is the operation time.

[0103] In one example, N can be determined based on the number of rectangular bars in the switching speed graph and the fastest switching speed achieved by switching the atomizer combination. For example... Figures 9a-9c As shown, assuming the switching speed graph has 15 rectangular bars, and the fastest switching speed at which the atomizer combination is switched is 3 times / second, then N = 15 / 3 = 5. By multiplying by N, more switching speeds can be displayed, improving the accuracy of the switching speed.

[0104] In one embodiment, the second interface also includes a time display area.

[0105] The time display area shows the duration of the atomizer's combined state switching during continuous user operation. For example... Figure 6 As shown, the time display area is located between the second number display area and the speed display area, and the time display area includes hours, minutes, and seconds.

[0106] It is understandable that the secondary display area, time display area, and speed display area can be designed according to actual needs. The time display area is not limited to displaying hours, minutes, and seconds.

[0107] Based on this, the method further includes displaying the operation time in the time display area of ​​the second interface.

[0108] In summary, the second interface is used to display at least one of the following during continuous user operation: the total number of times the atomizer's combined state was switched, the switching speed, and the operation time.

[0109] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 8 The switching speed will be displayed in the speed display area, including:

[0110] Step S501: Round the switching speed to obtain the target switching speed.

[0111] Step S502: Determine the switching speed map based on the target switching speed.

[0112] Step S503: Display the switching speed graph in the speed display area.

[0113] In one example, a switching speed map is determined based on the target switching speed and a preset correspondence. The preset correspondence is used to represent the correspondence between the target switching speed and the switching speed map, and is stored in the main body in advance.

[0114] For example, if the target switching speed is 1, a preset correspondence is looked up based on the target switching speed to obtain... Figure 9a The switching speed graph will Figure 9a The switching speed graph is displayed in the speed display area. For example, if the target switching speed is 6, a preset correspondence is looked up based on the target switching speed to obtain... Figure 9b The switching speed graph will Figure 9b The switching speed graph is displayed in the speed display area. For example, if the target switching speed is 13, a preset correspondence is looked up based on the target switching speed to obtain... Figure 9c The switching speed graph will Figure 9c The switching speed graph is displayed in the speed display area.

[0115] The switching speed chart is an increasing bar chart with several rectangular bars and at least one continuous highlighted rectangular bar. The switching speed chart is used to represent the speed of switching by the position of at least one continuous highlighted rectangular bar in the several rectangular bars.

[0116] like Figures 9a-9c As shown, the switching speed graph is an increasing histogram with 15 rectangular bars and 3 consecutive highlighted rectangular bars. Figure 9a The switching speed graph shown has a target switching speed of 1, with the first three rectangular bars highlighted and filled with green. For example... Figure 9b The switching speed graph shown has a target switching speed of 6, with the 6th-8th rectangular bars highlighted and filled with yellow. For example... Figure 9b The switching speed graph shown has a target switching speed of 13. The 13th to 15th rectangular bars are highlighted, and the highlighted areas are filled with red. The position of the highlighted area within the 15 rectangular bars indicates the switching speed, and the color of the highlighted area also indicates the switching speed.

[0117] It is understandable that the switching speed graph can also be any other form of graphic that can be used to represent the speed of switching, such as a progress bar.

[0118] The beneficial effects of this application embodiment are as follows: It detects the combination state of the atomizer. When the switching of the atomizer's combination state meets a first preset condition, the display module of the control main body displays a first interface. The first interface is used to display in real time the cumulative number of times the atomizer has switched between the inserted and removed states during continuous user operation, and the current combination state of the atomizer. When the switching of the atomizer's combination state meets a second preset condition, the control display module jumps from the first interface to a second interface. The second interface is used to display at least one of the total number of times the atomizer's combination state has been switched during continuous user operation and the switching speed. Therefore, this application embodiment increases the fun of the aerosol generating device and improves the user experience by displaying the switching of the atomizer's combination state.

[0119] Please see Figure 10 This is an aerosol generating device provided in an embodiment of this application. For example... Figure 10 As shown, the aerosol generating device 100 includes a main body 10 and an atomizer 20 that can be installed on or removed from the main body 10 under user operation.

[0120] The main body 10 includes a battery cell 11, a display module 12, a holding mechanism 13, and a control module 14.

[0121] Battery cell 11 is used to provide power to power-consuming modules such as control module 14.

[0122] In one example, cell 11 is a rechargeable cell. Accordingly, the main body 10 also includes a charging interface. Cell 11 can be any suitable power source, such as a DC power source, or a battery. In one example, the battery is a lithium-ion battery, or it can be a nickel-metal hydride battery, a nickel-cadmium battery, or a lithium-based battery, such as a lithium cobalt, lithium iron phosphate, lithium titanate, or lithium polymer battery.

[0123] The display module 12 is located on one side of the main body 10 and is used to display the first interface and the second interface.

[0124] In one example, the display module 12 includes a display screen, driving circuitry, and a backlight. The main body 10 also includes a housing, in which the display module 12 is disposed within an internal space formed by the housing, the portion of the housing opposite the display screen being made of a transparent material.

[0125] The retaining mechanism 13 is able to hold the atomizer 20 in the main body 10.

[0126] In one embodiment, the main body 10 includes a receiving cavity into which the atomizer 20 can be inserted under user operation. The atomizer 20 is then inserted into the main body 10 via a holding mechanism 13. Under user operation, the atomizer 20 can be pulled out of the receiving cavity, thus removing it from the main body 10. Correspondingly, the atomizer is provided with a first magnetic element, and the holding mechanism includes a second magnetic element that attracts the first magnetic element. During the insertion of the atomizer 20 into the receiving cavity, when the second magnetic element approaches the first magnetic element, the atomizer 20 is fixed in the main body 10 based on the attraction between the two magnetic elements. During the removal of the atomizer 20 from the receiving cavity, when the force applied by the user exceeds the attraction between the second and first magnetic elements, the second magnetic element disengages from the first magnetic element, removing the atomizer 20 from the main body 10.

[0127] In one embodiment, the main body 10 includes a receiving cavity into which the atomizer 20 can be inserted under user operation, and the atomizer 20 is inserted into the main body 10 via a retaining mechanism 13. Under user operation, the atomizer 20 can be ejected from the receiving cavity, thereby removing the atomizer 20 from the main body 10. Accordingly, please refer to... Figure 11 The atomizer 20 is provided with a first magnetic element 201, and the holding mechanism 13 includes an elastic element 131 and a moving component 132.

[0128] The movable component 132 is fixed to one end of the elastic member 131. The movable component 132 includes a third magnetic member 101 disposed opposite to the first magnetic member 201. The movable component 132 can move between a first position and a second position under the action of the elastic member 131. The third magnetic member 101 moves along with the movement of the movable component 132.

[0129] When the moving component 132 is in the first position, the atomizer 20 is inserted into the main body 10 by the attraction of the first magnetic element 201 and the third magnetic element 101; when the moving component 132 is in the second position, the atomizer 20 is removed from the main body 10 by the repulsion of the first magnetic element 201 and the third magnetic element 101.

[0130] The third magnetic component 101 consists of two parts, upper and lower, each with two different polarities. During the insertion of the atomizer 20 into the receiving cavity, the moving assembly 132 is in the first position, with the lower part of the third magnetic component 101 directly opposite the first magnetic component 201. When the first magnetic component 201 and the third magnetic component 101 approach each other, the atomizer 20 is fixed in the main body 10 based on their attraction. During the ejection of the atomizer 20 from the receiving cavity, pressing the moving assembly 132 moves it to the second position, where the upper part of the third magnetic component 101 is directly opposite the first magnetic component 201. Based on their repulsion, the first magnetic component 201 detaches from the third magnetic component 101, removing the atomizer 20 from the main body 10.

[0131] In some embodiments, the third magnetic element 101 is composed of an upper magnetic element and a lower magnetic element. During the insertion of the atomizer 20 into the receiving cavity, the moving assembly 132 is in a first position, with the lower magnetic element facing the first magnetic element 201. When the first magnetic element 201 and the lower magnetic element approach each other, the atomizer 20 is fixed in the main body 10 based on the attraction between them. During the ejection of the atomizer 20 from the receiving cavity, the moving assembly 132 is pressed to move to a second position, with the upper magnetic element facing the first magnetic element 201. Based on the repulsion between the first magnetic element 201 and the lower magnetic element, the first magnetic element 201 disengages from the third magnetic element 101, and the atomizer 20 is removed from the main body 10.

[0132] The control module 14 is electrically connected to the battery cell 11 and the display module 12, respectively, and is used to detect the combination state of the atomizer 20, which includes the inserted state and the removed state. When the switching of the combination state of the atomizer 20 meets the first preset condition, the display module 12 of the control body 10 displays the first interface, which is used to display in real time the cumulative number of times the atomizer 20 is switched between the inserted state and the removed state during continuous operation by the user and the current combination state of the atomizer 20. When the switching of the combination state of the atomizer 20 meets the second preset condition, the control display module 12 jumps from the first interface to the second interface, which is used to display at least one of the total number of times the combination state of the atomizer 20 is switched and the switching speed during continuous operation by the user.

[0133] In some embodiments, the control module 14 includes an electrode 102, and the atomizer 20 includes an electrode contact 202. When the atomizer 20 is installed in the main body 10, the electrode 102 and the electrode contact 202 are electrically connected.

[0134] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A display method applied to an aerosol generating device, characterized in that, The aerosol generating device includes a main body and an atomizer that can be installed or removed from the main body under user operation, and the display method includes: Detect the combined state of the atomizer, which includes an inserted state and a removed state; When the switching of the combination state of the atomizer meets the first preset condition, the display module of the main body is controlled to display the first interface. The first interface is used to display in real time the cumulative number of times the user continuously operates the atomizer to switch between the loaded state and the removed state and the current combination state of the atomizer. When the switching of the atomizer's combination state meets the second preset condition, the display module is controlled to switch from the first interface to the second interface. The second interface is used to display at least one of the total number of times the atomizer's combination state is switched and the switching speed during the user's continuous operation.

2. The display method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first preset condition includes: the cumulative number of times the user continuously operates the atomizer to switch between the inserted state and the removed state within a first preset time reaches a preset number; The second preset condition includes: no switching between the atomizer being installed and being removed is detected within a second preset time period.

3. The display method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection of the combined state of the atomizer includes: Check whether the main body and the atomizer are electrically connected; If so, then the atomizer is determined to be in the installed state; If not, then the atomizer is determined to be in a removed state.

4. The display method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first interface includes a primary display area and a status display area; The second interface includes a secondary number display area and a speed display area.

5. The display method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The real-time display shows the cumulative number of times the user continuously switches between the inserted and removed states of the atomizer and the current combined state of the atomizer, including: The cumulative number of times the atomizer switches between the inserted and removed states is calculated in real time. The cumulative number of times is displayed in the first number display area, and the current combination state of the atomizer is displayed in the state display area.

6. The display method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The display shows at least one of the following during continuous user operation: the total number of times the combined states of the atomizer were switched and the switching speed: The cumulative number of times the atomizer switches between the loaded and unloaded states when the display module jumps from the first interface to the second interface is taken as the total number of times the combined states of the atomizer are switched during the user's continuous operation, and the total number is displayed in the second number display area; And / or, calculate the switching speed based on the total number of times, and display the switching speed in the speed display area.

7. The display method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The calculation of the switching speed based on the total number of times includes: Based on the first moment when the display module displays the first interface and the second moment when the display module jumps from the first interface to the second interface, calculate the operation time during which the combined state of the atomizer is switched during the user's continuous operation; The switching speed is calculated based on the total number of operations and the operation time.

8. The display method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The switching speed, calculated based on the total number of operations and the operation time, can be calculated using the following formula: V = Q * N / T; Wherein, V is the switching speed, Q is the total number of times, N is a multiple greater than 1, and T is the operation time.

9. The display method according to claim 8, characterized in that, Displaying the switching speed in the speed display area includes: The switching speed is rounded down to obtain the target switching speed; Based on the target switching speed, determine the switching speed map; The switching speed diagram is displayed in the speed display area; The switching speed graph is an increasing bar chart with several rectangular bars and at least one continuous highlighted rectangular bar. The switching speed graph is used to represent the speed of the switching speed by the position of at least one continuous highlighted rectangular bar in the several rectangular bars.

10. The display method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second interface also includes a time display area, and the method further includes: displaying the operation time in the time display area of ​​the second interface.

11. An aerosol generating device, characterized in that, The main body includes a main body and an atomizer that can be inserted into or removed from the main body under user operation. The main body includes: Battery cell; Display module; A retaining mechanism is provided to hold the atomizer within the main body portion; A control module, electrically connected to both the battery cell and the display module, is used to detect the combined state of the atomizer, which includes an inserted state and a removed state. When the switching of the atomizer's combined state meets a first preset condition, the control module of the main body is controlled to display a first interface. The first interface is used to display in real time the cumulative number of times the atomizer has switched between the inserted and removed states during continuous user operation and the current combined state of the atomizer. When the switching of the atomizer's combined state meets a second preset condition, the control module is controlled to switch from the first interface to a second interface. The second interface is used to display at least one of the total number of times the atomizer's combined state has been switched and the switching speed during continuous user operation.

12. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The atomizer is provided with a first magnetic element, and the holding mechanism includes a second magnetic element, the second magnetic element and the first magnetic element attract each other.

13. The aerosol generating apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The atomizer is provided with a first magnetic element, and the retaining mechanism includes: Elastic components; A movable component is fixed to one end of the elastic member. The movable component includes a third magnetic member disposed opposite to the first magnetic member. The movable component is capable of moving between a first position and a second position under the action of the elastic member. The third magnetic member moves along with the movement of the movable component. When the moving component is in the first position, the atomizer is inserted into the main body by the attraction of the first magnetic element and the third magnetic element; when the moving component is in the second position, the atomizer is removed from the main body by the repulsion of the first magnetic element and the third magnetic element.

14. The aerosol generating apparatus according to any one of claims 11-13, characterized in that, The control module includes electrodes, and the atomizer includes electrode contacts. When the atomizer is installed in the main body, the electrodes and the electrode contacts are electrically connected.

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