Drawing force testing device for aerosol supply system

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model discloses a drawing force testing device for an aerosol supply system, comprising a testing platform on which a fixing device is mounted, and the fixing device is configured to fix the aerosol supply system; the fixing piece is configured to be installed on the system in a locking mode, and the center axis of the fixing piece and the center axis of the system are coaxially arranged; the drawing mechanism is provided with a mechanical sensor, and the drawing mechanism and the test platform can move relatively so as to adjust the relative position of the mechanical sensor and the system; the drawing mechanism is configured to perform a drawing force test on the system by drawing the fixing member when the mechanical sensor is aligned with the central axis of the system. According to the embodiment of the invention, the technical problem of how to improve the drawing force test efficiency and accuracy of the aerosol supply system is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of aerosol supply equipment testing, in particular to a pull-out force testing device for an aerosol supply system. Background Art

[0002] In the e-cigarette industry, the aerosol supply system is configured to generate an aerosol-generating matrix (such as a tobacco or tobacco leaf matrix) into an aerosol for the user to inhale. With the rapid development of e-cigarettes, the market demand for e-cigarettes is also increasing, and people have higher and higher requirements for the suction taste and product quality of the aerosol supply system. Therefore, among many tests, the pull-out force test of the aerosol supply system is an indispensable requirement.

[0003] At present, there is no reasonable and effective test method for the pull-out force test of electronic cigarettes. During the test, you can only use hot melt glue to fix the thin iron wire soft wire at the glue outlet of the aerosol supply system, and then fix the other end of the iron wire or soft wire to the sensor of the tensile machine for tensile testing. The test will require more time for preliminary preparation, and the test lacks consistent repeatability and reproducibility. Such a test plan will bring more uncertainties to the test results: the test product and the sensor are not aligned during the test, which will cause position deviation and the force value of the test result will increase; the use of hot melt glue for fixing, the fixed position is not uniform, and the test results will be different each time; using iron wire or soft wire as a tensile connection, the iron wire or soft wire will rebound, which will bring uncertainties to the test results, etc., which ultimately lead to low test efficiency and inaccurate results. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the utility model proposes a pull-out force test device for an aerosol supply system to solve the technical problem of how to improve the pull-out force test efficiency and accuracy of an aerosol supply system.

[0005] The utility model provides a pull-out force testing device for an aerosol supply system, comprising:

[0006] A test platform, on which a fixture is mounted, the fixture being configured to fix the aerosol supply system;

[0007] A fixing member, configured to be locked and mounted on the system, and a central axis thereof is coaxially arranged with a central axis of the system;

[0008] A pulling mechanism with a mechanical sensor, wherein the pulling mechanism and the test platform can move relative to each other to adjust the relative position of the mechanical sensor and the system, and the pulling mechanism is configured to perform a pulling force test on the system by pulling the fixing member when the mechanical sensor is aligned with the central axis of the system.

[0009] In one embodiment of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device,

[0010] The fixing member includes an elastic locking portion and a lifting portion; the elastic locking portion is configured to be partially locked and installed in the airway or nozzle of the system, and the remaining portion extends out of the system to connect to the lifting portion; the lifting portion is configured to be pulled by the pulling mechanism toward the direction of the mechanical sensor.

[0011] In one embodiment of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device,

[0012] The elastic locking portion includes a shaft portion and a stopper disposed on the shaft portion, and the lifting portion is configured to push the shaft portion into the airway or nozzle of the system and lock the shaft portion in the system through the friction force generated by the stopper and the inner wall of the airway or nozzle of the system.

[0013] In one embodiment of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device,

[0014] The stopper is configured as an external thread provided on the shaft portion, and the lifting portion is configured to drive the shaft portion to rotate in a rotational manner so that the shaft portion is advanced toward the airway of the system and is locked in the airway or nozzle of the system through the external thread.

[0015] In one embodiment of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device,

[0016] The stopper is configured as a tooth portion and / or a stop protrusion provided on the shaft portion.

[0017] In one embodiment of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device,

[0018] The fixing member is provided with a center positioning mark, and the pulling mechanism is adjusted relative to the center positioning mark to align the mechanical sensor with the center axis of the system.

[0019] In one embodiment of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device,

[0020] The pulling mechanism is provided with a positioning device, and the positioning device is configured to position the central positioning mark so that the mechanical sensor is aligned with the central axis of the system.

[0021] In one embodiment of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device,

[0022] The positioning device is configured as a laser locator, and the laser locator aligns the central positioning mark with the cursor emitted by the laser locator to align the mechanical sensor with the central axis of the system.

[0023] In one embodiment of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device,

[0024] The pulling mechanism comprises a connecting sleeve, one end of which is fixedly connected to the mechanical sensor, and the other end of which is connected to a clamping device; the clamping device is configured to clamp the fixing member and pull it toward the mechanical sensor.

[0025] In one embodiment of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device,

[0026] The clamping device comprises a clamping claw, and the clamping claw comprises a clamping plate with a gap, and the fixing member part can pass through the gap and abut against the clamping plate.

[0027] In one embodiment of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device,

[0028] The clamping device comprises a movable clamping jaw, and the movable clamping jaw is configured so that the control device can drive it to clamp the fixing member through an electrical signal.

[0029] In one embodiment of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device,

[0030] The test platform includes an X-axis mobile platform and a Y-axis mobile platform, wherein the Y-axis mobile platform is mounted on the X-axis mobile platform; the X-axis mobile platform is configured to drive the fixing device to move along the X-axis; and the Y-axis mobile platform is configured to drive the fixing device to move along the Y-axis direction.

[0031] In one embodiment of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device,

[0032] The pulling mechanism is arranged opposite to the testing platform and can move along the Z-axis direction.

[0033] In one embodiment of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device,

[0034] The device also includes a controller, which is configured to control the pulling mechanism to perform a pulling force test on the system according to a preset pulling test instruction.

[0035] The above one or more technical solutions of the utility model have at least one or more of the following beneficial effects:

[0036] In the technical solution for implementing the utility model, based on the relative mobility of the test platform and the pulling mechanism, by configuring a fixing part that can be installed in the aerosol supply system and can be coaxial with its central axis, the sensor and the aerosol supply system can be quickly aligned to the center position for testing, thereby effectively improving the test efficiency and accuracy; at the same time, the connection standards of the fixing parts are unified and the positioning methods are consistent, so the same connection state and connection position can be efficiently repeated for testing, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of the pulling force test.

[0037] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will become apparent from the following description or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] The disclosure of the present invention will become easier to understand with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that these drawings are only for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, similar numbers in the drawings are used to represent similar components, among which:

[0039] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a pull-out force testing device for an aerosol supply system according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0040] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of an aerosol supply system and a fixing device according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0041] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fixing member according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0042] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a fixing member according to another embodiment of the utility model;

[0043] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of a fixing member matching a protrusion structure according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0044] Figure 6 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a pulling mechanism according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0045] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a clamping jaw structure according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0046] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a test platform according to an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] Some embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0048] As used herein, the term "delivery system" is intended to encompass a system that delivers at least one substance to a user in use (each "system" described below may also be referred to herein as a "device"), and includes:

[0049] 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);

[0050] 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

[0051] Non-aerosol delivery systems 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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.

[0054] In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a component for use in a flammable 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 paper, a tipping paper, or a cigarette paper).

[0055] 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.

[0056] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a non-flammable aerosol supply system, for example, a powered non-flammable aerosol supply system.

[0057] 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), but it should be noted that the presence of nicotine in the aerosol generating material is not required.

[0058] 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.

[0059] In some embodiments, the non-flammable aerosol supply 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.

[0060] Generally, a non-flammable aerosol supply system may include a non-flammable aerosol supply device and consumables for use with the non-flammable aerosol supply device.

[0061] In some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to consumables that include an aerosol generating material and are configured for use with a non-flammable aerosol supply device. These consumables are sometimes referred to as articles in the present disclosure.

[0062] In some embodiments, a non-flammable aerosol supply system, such as a non-flammable aerosol supply device thereof, may include a power source and a controller. The power source may be, for example, an electrical source or an exothermic source. In some embodiments, the exothermic source includes a carbon matrix that may 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.

[0063] In some embodiments, a non-flammable aerosol supply system may include an area for receiving a consumable product, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generating area, a housing, a mouthpiece, a filter, and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0064] In some embodiments, consumables for use with a non-flammable aerosol supply device may include an aerosol generating material, an aerosol generating material storage area, an aerosol generating material conveying component, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generating area, a shell, a wrapping paper, a filter, a mouthpiece, and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0065] 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.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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 be, for example, 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 (e.g., B6 or B12 or C), melatonin, or a component, derivative, or combination thereof. The active substance can include one or more components, derivatives, or extracts of tobacco or other plants.

[0068] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises nicotine. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises caffeine, melatonin, or vitamin B12.

[0069] As described herein, the active substance 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, shells, husks, etc. Alternatively, the material may include an active compound naturally present in a plant, which is obtained by synthesis. The material may be in the form of a liquid, gas, solid, powder, dust, crushed particles, granules, pellets, fragments, strips, sheets, etc.

[0070] Examples of plants are tobacco, eucalyptus, star anise, hemp, cocoa, fennel, lemongrass, mint, spearmint, 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, anise (fennel), basil, bay leaf, cardamom, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, red pepper, rosemary, saffron, lavender Grass, lemon peel, mint, juniper, elderberry, vanilla, holly, basil plant, turmeric, turmeric root powder, sandalwood, coriander leaf, bergamot, orange blossom, myrtle, black currant, valerian, Spanish bell pepper, nutmeg, dammarin, marjoram, olive, lemon mint, lemon basil, chives, parsley, verbena, tarragon, geranium, mulberry, ginseng, theanine, tetramethyluric acid, maca, Indian ginseng, damson, Guanna tea, chlorophyll, baobab or any combination thereof. Mint can be selected from the following mint varieties: wild mint, mint cv, Egyptian mint, peppermint, basil mint cv, peppermint cv, spearmint, heart-leaf spearmint, long-leaf mint, pineapple mint, lip calyx mint, spearmint cv, and apple mint.

[0071] 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.

[0072] In some embodiments, the active ingredient 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 red leaf tea tree and fennel.

[0073] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered includes a flavoring agent. As used herein, the terms "flavoring agent" and "flavor" 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, plant extracts, 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, citrus, lemon, lime, tropical fruit, papaya, rhubarb, grape , Durian, Pitaya, Cucumber, Blueberry, Mulberry, Citrus Fruit, Durian, Bourbon, Scotch, Whiskey, Gin, Tequila, Rum, Spearmint, Mint, Lavender, Aloe, Cardamom, Celery, Sophora flavescens, Nutmeg, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Geranium, Arabic Tea, 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, mate, orange peel, rose, tea (e.g., green or black), thyme, juniper, elderberry, basil, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, chili pepper, rosemary, saffron, lemon peel, mint, beefsteak, turmeric, coriander, myrtle, black currant, valerian, Spanish bell pepper, mace, dami The invention relates to a beverage comprising a flavor enhancer, a bitter taste receptor site blocker, a sensory receptor site activator or stimulator, sugar and / or sugar substitutes (e.g., sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin, cyclamate, lactose, sucrose, glucose, fructose, sorbitol or mannitol), and other additives such as charcoal, chlorophyll, minerals, plants, or breath fresheners. It may be an imitation, synthetic or natural ingredient or a mixture thereof. It may be in any suitable form, for example, a liquid such as an oil, a solid such as a powder, or a gas.

[0074] In some embodiments, flavorings include menthol, spearmint and / or peppermint. In some embodiments, flavorings include flavoring components of cucumber, blueberry, citrus fruit and / or cranberry. In some embodiments, flavorings include eugenol. In some embodiments, flavorings include flavoring components extracted from tobacco.

[0075] In some embodiments, in addition to or in lieu of aroma or taste nerves, flavoring agents may include sensates that are intended to achieve somatic sensations typically chemically induced and sensed by stimulation of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve), and these may include agents that provide heating, cooling, tingling, 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.

[0076] Aerosol generating materials are materials that are capable of generating aerosols, for example, when heated, irradiated, or energized in any other manner. Aerosol generating materials may, for example, be in the form of solids, liquids, or gels, 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 "whole solid" (i.e., non-fibrous). In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may be a dried gel. An amorphous solid is a solid material that may retain some fluid (e.g., liquid) inside it. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating material may, for example, include from about 50 wt%, 60 wt%, or 70 wt% amorphous solids to about 90 wt%, 95 wt%, or 100 wt% amorphous solids.

[0077] 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.

[0078] The aerosol forming agent material may include one or more components capable of forming an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol forming agent 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 glycerol, benzyl benzoate, benzylphenyl acetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.

[0079] 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.

[0080] The material may be present on or in a carrier to form a substrate. The carrier may be or include, for example, paper, card, paperboard, cardboard, reconstituted material, plastic material, ceramic material, composite material, glass, metal or metal alloy. In some embodiments, the carrier includes a susceptor. In some embodiments, the susceptor is embedded in the material. In some alternative embodiments, the susceptor is on one or either side of the material.

[0081] 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 area, 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, include a combustible material, a material that can be heated by electrical conduction, or a susceptor.

[0082] A susceptor is a material that can be heated by being penetrated with a varying magnetic field (e.g., an alternating magnetic field). The susceptor can be a conductive material such that its penetration by the varying magnetic field results in inductive heating of the heated material. The heated material can be a magnetic material such that its penetration by the varying magnetic field results in hysteresis heating of the heated material. The susceptor can be both conductive and magnetic such that the susceptor can be heated by both heating mechanisms. In this article, a device configured to generate a varying magnetic field is referred to as a magnetic field generator.

[0083] Aerosol modifiers are substances typically located downstream of an aerosol generation region that are configured to modify the generated aerosol, for example by changing the taste, flavor, acidity, or another characteristic of the aerosol. The aerosol modifier may be disposed in an aerosol modifier release component that is operable to selectively release the aerosol modifier. For example, the aerosol modifier may be an additive or an adsorbent. For example, the aerosol modifier may include one or more of a flavoring, a coloring agent, water, and a carbon adsorbent. For example, the aerosol modifier may be a solid, a liquid, or a gel. The aerosol modifier may be in powder, string, or particle form. The aerosol modifier may be free of filter material.

[0084] 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 so as 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.

[0085] The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery system (which may also be referred to as a vapor delivery system), such as a nebulizer or an electronic cigarette. 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 system / device and electronic aerosol delivery system / device. In addition, as is common in the art, the terms "aerosol" and "vapor" and related terms such as "evaporation", "aerosolization" and "aerosolization" are often used interchangeably.

[0086] 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 may be collectively referred to as an "atomizer"), and the reusable device portion will include a power source (e.g., a rechargeable power source) and a control circuit. It will be understood that these different parts may include additional elements depending on the 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 includes a temperature sensor for helping to control temperature in some cases. 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 the replacement cartridge attached to its appropriate position. Systems and devices conforming to this type of two-piece modular configuration may generally be referred to as two-piece systems / devices.

[0087] 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 using a disposable cartridge. However, it will be understood that the basic principles described herein may be equally applicable to different configurations, such as a one-piece system or a modular system including more than two components, a refillable device and single-use disposables, and 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 operationally 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.

[0088] As described in the background technology, the existing pull-out force test connection method is unstable, the positioning and alignment of the sensor and the aerosol supply system are difficult, the test efficiency is low, and lacks accuracy. Based on this, the utility model proposes a pull-out force test device that can improve the efficiency and accuracy of the pull-out force test of the aerosol supply system.

[0089] See attached Figure 1 , Figure 1 An example of a pull-out force testing device for an aerosol supply system is shown, which includes a test platform 100, a fixing part, and a pulling mechanism 300 with a mechanical sensor 301. The fixing device 101 is installed on the test platform 100, and the fixing device 101 is used to fix the aerosol supply system 400; the fixing part is locked and installed on the aerosol supply system 400, and its central axis is coaxially arranged with the central axis of the aerosol supply system 400; the pulling mechanism 300 and the test platform 100 can move relative to each other to adjust the relative position of the mechanical sensor 301 and the aerosol supply system 400. During the test, when the mechanical sensor 301 is aligned with the central axis of the aerosol supply system 400, that is, when it is also aligned with the central axis of the fixing part, the aerosol supply system 400 is subjected to a pulling force test by pulling the fixing part. The utility model aims to configure a fixing part that can be installed on the aerosol supply system 400 and can be coaxial with its central axis, so as to facilitate the mechanical sensor 301 and the aerosol supply system 400 to be quickly aligned with the center position for testing, thereby effectively improving the test efficiency and accuracy; at the same time, the fixing part connection standards are unified and the positioning method is consistent, so the same connection state and connection position can be efficiently repeated for testing, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of the pull-out force test.

[0090] It should be noted that, in order to illustrate the present technical solution, Figure 1 It only shows a partial structural diagram of the pull-out force testing device for an aerosol supply system, and is not intended to convey the specific positions and fixed structural modes of various components. For example, the style and fixing method of the fixing device 101 are not unique, and it only needs to be able to fix the aerosol supply system 400 on the test platform 100, and the test platform 100 itself is movable relative to the pulling mechanism 300. For another example, the connection method between the mechanical sensor 301 and the fixing part is not unique, and it only needs to be connected to the mechanical sensor 301 and the fixing part at the same time, and it is also necessary that the mechanical sensor 301 can pull the fixing part. For another example, the structure and installation method of the fixing part are not unique, and it only needs to be able to be installed on the aerosol supply system 400 and aligned with its central axis. It should also be understood that the pull-out force testing device for an aerosol supply system may include Figure 1Other components not shown in the figure, for example, a control system, which can be set in the test platform 100 or connected separately for use, can include one or more processors and associated memories, as a controller, for controlling the test platform 100 and the pulling mechanism 300 to adjust the position and perform a pulling force test on the system 400 according to a preset pulling test instruction. The test platform 100 can also include a communication interface and other human-computer interaction operation mechanisms to facilitate the tester to operate and upgrade the test platform 100 and the pulling mechanism 300. It should be understood that the present invention does not impose specific restrictions on the control system, and it only needs to meet the test execution requirements.

[0091] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 As shown, the fixing member 200 is installed on the aerosol supply system 400, specifically installed in the airway or the mouthpiece of the system 400, so that the center of the fixing member 200 is exactly aligned with the central axis of the system 400, which facilitates the alignment and pulling of the mechanical sensor 301, as shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown, the fixing member 200 includes an elastic locking portion 201 and a lifting portion 202; the elastic locking portion 201 is at least partially locked and installed in the airway or nozzle of the system 400, and the rest of the portion extends out of the system 400 to connect to the lifting portion 202. The lifting portion 202 is used to be pulled by the pulling mechanism 300 in the direction of the mechanical sensor 301. Compared with the traditional method of fixing the fixing member 200 at the airway opening by a thin iron wire, the fixing member 200 has a stable structure, a unique installation position and a unique center position, and can effectively improve the consistency and accuracy of the test. It should be understood that the shape and size of the elastic locking portion 201 are not unique, and are adjusted and set according to the specific structure of the aerosol supply system 400. It only needs to be able to be stably fixed in the airway or nozzle of the aerosol supply system 400. The structural shape of the lifting portion 202 is not unique, and it is convenient for the pulling mechanism 300 to pull, and the structure is set according to the specific pulling mechanism 300.

[0092] In one embodiment, the elastic locking portion 201 includes a shaft portion and a stopper disposed on the shaft portion, and the lifting portion 202 can push the shaft portion to allow the elastic locking portion 201 to enter the airway or nozzle of the aerosol supply system 400 and lock the shaft portion in the airway or nozzle of the aerosol supply system 400 through the friction force generated by the stopper and the inner wall of the airway or nozzle of the aerosol supply system 400. Specifically, as Figure 4 As shown, the stopper is an external thread 2012a provided on the shaft 2011, and the lifting portion 202 can drive the shaft 2011 to rotate so that the shaft 2011 is pushed toward the airway of the aerosol supply system 400 and locked in the airway or the mouthpiece of the aerosol supply system 400 through the external thread 2012a. Figure 5As shown, the stop member can also be a stop protrusion 2012b. The shaft portion 2011 enters the airway or the nozzle. The stop protrusion 2012b in the opposite direction of the entry direction increases the friction force of the fixed member 200 when withdrawing, so that the fixed member 200 and the aerosol supply system 400 can be relatively fixed. Similarly, the stop member can also be a tooth portion set on the shaft portion 2011, etc.

[0093] In the above embodiment, the fixing member 200 has a center positioning mark, which is the center of the fixing member 200. The pulling mechanism 300 adjusts the relative position with the center positioning mark to align the mechanical sensor 301 with the central axis of the aerosol supply system 400, unifies the pulling position and positioning standard, and makes the test standardized and highly consistent, thereby improving the test accuracy. Figure 4 As shown, the fixing member 200 is configured as a cross screw, and its nut serves as the lifting portion 202. The cross center 2021 of the nut is the center positioning mark. The cross screw is used as the fixing member 200 to be installed in the aerosol supply system 400 to be tested. It is convenient to install and use, and the positioning mark is accurate, which further improves the efficiency and accuracy of the test.

[0094] In the above embodiment, a positioning device 302 is provided on the pulling mechanism 300, and the positioning device 302 is used to position the center positioning mark so that the mechanical sensor 301 is aligned with the central axis of the aerosol supply system 400. Further, the positioning device 302 is a laser positioner, and the laser positioner aligns the center positioning mark with the cursor emitted by it so that the mechanical sensor 301 is aligned with the central axis of the aerosol supply system 400. The laser positioner includes an infrared cross laser, which can be set at the center of the mechanical sensor 301, and can quickly align the center of the aerosol supply system 400 for detection, thereby improving the detection efficiency and the accuracy of the test. Compared with the case without the infrared laser, the center of the aerosol supply system 400 can be more accurately positioned, and the infrared cross laser is set at the center of the mechanical sensor 301. During the pulling test, the pulling force of the mechanical sensor 301 is uniform, the test is more accurate, and the repeatability and reproducibility of the pulling test are improved.

[0095] In one embodiment, if Figure 6 As shown, the pulling mechanism 300 includes a connecting sleeve 303, one end of which is fixedly connected to the mechanical sensor 301, and the other end is connected to a clamping device 304, which is used to clamp the fixing member 200 and pull it toward the mechanical sensor 301. In this example, the connecting sleeve 303 is fixed at the center of the positioning device 302, that is, it is arranged to coincide with the central axis of the mechanical sensor 301, so that the positioning device 302 can easily identify the central positioning mark of the fixing member 200 and the central position of the aerosol supply system 400. Specifically, as Figure 7As shown, the clamping device 304 adopts a clamping jaw, which includes a clamping plate 3042 with a gap 3041. The fixing member 200 can partially pass through the gap 3041 and abut against the clamping plate 3042. When pulling, it can be directly clamped and pulled in the direction of the mechanical sensor 301. The side of the clamping jaw opposite to the gap 3041 can be threadedly connected to the connecting sleeve 303 and can be tightened. It should be understood that the fixing method of the clamping jaw and the connecting sleeve 303 is not unique, and it is sufficient to keep it stable and evenly stressed. Further, the clamping device 304 can be a movable clamping jaw, which can be driven by a control device through an electrical signal to clamp the fixing member 200, such as a small manipulator.

[0096] In one embodiment, if Figure 8As shown, the test platform 100 includes an X-axis moving platform 102 and a Y-axis moving platform 103, and the Y-axis moving platform 103 is installed on the X-axis moving platform 102; the X-axis moving platform 102 can drive the fixing device 101 to move along the X-axis, and the Y-axis moving platform 103 can drive the fixing device 101 to move along the Y-axis direction. As a whole, the aerosol supply system 400 can be relatively moved and adjusted relative to the mechanical sensor 301 in the two-axis direction, which is convenient for positioning. Specifically, the Y-axis moving platform 103 includes a Y-axis moving plate 1031 and a Y-axis driving assembly. The X-axis moving platform 102 is provided with a first slide rail 1021 in the Y-axis direction, and the Y-axis driving assembly can drive the Y-axis moving plate 1031 to move along the first slide rail 1021. In this example, the Y-axis driving assembly includes a Y-axis screw 1032, and the Y-axis moving plate 1031 is threadedly connected to the Y-axis screw 1032. The Y-axis screw 1032 drives the Y-axis moving plate 1031 to move along the first slide rail 1021 by rotating (one end of the Y-axis screw 1032 has a screw hole that matches the thread of the Y-axis screw 1032, and the Y-axis moving plate 1031 and the Y-axis screw 1032 are threadably connected through the screw hole. At the same time, the Y-axis screw 1032 is stabilized by the support block of the X-axis moving platform 102, and the Y-axis screw 1032 can rotate and move in the support block, thereby realizing the movement of the Y-axis moving plate 1031 by rotating the Y-axis screw 1032). The rotation can be achieved by rotating the Y-axis screw 1032. 32 sets a first rotating handle 1033; the test platform 100 also includes a base 104, the X-axis moving platform 102 includes an X-axis moving plate 1022 and an X-axis driving assembly, the base 104 is provided with a second slide rail 1041 in the X-axis direction, the X-axis driving assembly drives the X-axis moving plate 1022 to move along the second slide rail 1041, the X-axis driving assembly includes an X-axis screw 1023, the X-axis moving plate 1022 is threadedly connected with the X-axis screw 1023, the X-axis screw 1023 drives the X-axis moving plate 1022 to move along the second slide rail 1041 by rotation (the same principle as the movement of the Y-axis moving plate 1031), and the rotation can be achieved by setting a second rotating handle 1024 on the X-axis screw 1023. In the present invention, the position of the system 400 can be adjusted by the X- and Y-axis movable platforms, so as to obtain more effective testing. Furthermore, a plurality of fixing holes 1034 are provided on the Y-axis movable plate 1031, which can facilitate the fixing of the fixing device 101. It should be understood that the fixing method and fixing position of the fixing device 101 are not unique and are not specifically limited in the present invention, as long as the fixed aerosol supply system 400 remains balanced, stable and firm.

[0097] In one embodiment, if Figure 1As shown, the pulling mechanism 300 is arranged relative to the test platform 100 and can move along the Z-axis direction. Specifically, by setting a Z-axis moving module 305, the mechanical sensor 301 can be movably arranged on the Z-axis moving module 305 through a sensor fixing device 306, so that the mechanical sensor 301 can be relatively movable relative to the test platform 100, thereby achieving height position adjustment during the positioning process.

[0098] Based on the above embodiment, during use, before testing, the test platform 100 is set as a movable platform that can move in the X and Y axes, and then the fixing device 101 of the aerosol supply system 400 to be tested is prepared and installed on the test platform 100, and the cross screw is locked into the airway or nozzle of the aerosol supply system 400; the connecting pipe sleeve 303 with the infrared cross laser installed is connected to the mechanical sensor 301, the infrared cross laser locator is turned on, and the second rotating handle 1024 and the first rotating handle 1033 are adjusted until the infrared cross cursor is aligned with the center of the fixing nut. At this time, Figure 7 The clamping jaw shown passes through the bottom of the nut clamping and is locked into the screw hole at the lower end of the connecting pipe sleeve 303, and then the tensile test program can be edited to start the pull-out force test.

[0099] It is understood by those skilled in the art that the components in the device can be adaptively split or combined. Such splitting or combining of specific components will not cause the technical solution to deviate from the principle of the utility model, and therefore, the technical solutions after splitting or combining will fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0100] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0101] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0102] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0103] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations of the present invention. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pull-out force testing device for an aerosol supply system, characterized in that: include: A test platform, on which a fixture is mounted, the fixture being configured to fix the aerosol supply system; A fixing member, configured to be locked and mounted on the system, and a central axis thereof is coaxially arranged with a central axis of the system; A pulling mechanism with a mechanical sensor, wherein the pulling mechanism and the test platform can move relative to each other to adjust the relative position of the mechanical sensor and the system, and the pulling mechanism is configured to perform a pulling force test on the system by pulling the fixing member when the mechanical sensor is aligned with the central axis of the system.

2. The pull-out force testing device for an aerosol supply system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing member includes an elastic locking portion and a lifting portion; the elastic locking portion is configured to be partially locked and installed in the airway or nozzle of the system, and the remaining portion extends out of the system to connect to the lifting portion; the lifting portion is configured to be pulled by the pulling mechanism toward the direction of the mechanical sensor.

3. The pull-out force testing device for an aerosol supply system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic locking portion includes a shaft portion and a stopper disposed on the shaft portion, and the lifting portion is configured to push the shaft portion into the airway or nozzle of the system and lock the shaft portion in the system through the friction force generated by the stopper and the inner wall of the airway or nozzle of the system.

4. The aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The stopper is configured as an external thread provided on the shaft portion, and the lifting portion is configured to drive the shaft portion to rotate in a rotational manner so that the shaft portion is advanced toward the airway of the system and is locked in the airway or nozzle of the system through the external thread.

5. The aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The stopper is configured as a tooth portion and / or a stop protrusion provided on the shaft portion.

6. The pull-out force testing device for an aerosol supply system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The fixing member is provided with a center positioning mark, and the pulling mechanism is adjusted relative to the center positioning mark to align the mechanical sensor with the center axis of the system.

7. The aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The pulling mechanism is provided with a positioning device, and the positioning device is configured to position the central positioning mark so that the mechanical sensor is aligned with the central axis of the system.

8. The aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The positioning device is configured as a laser locator, and the laser locator aligns the central positioning mark with the cursor emitted by the laser locator to align the mechanical sensor with the central axis of the system.

9. The aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pulling mechanism comprises a connecting sleeve, one end of which is fixedly connected to the mechanical sensor, and the other end of which is connected to a clamping device; the clamping device is configured to clamp the fixing member and pull it toward the mechanical sensor.

10. The aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The clamping device comprises a clamping claw, and the clamping claw comprises a clamping plate with a gap, and the fixing member part can pass through the gap and abut against the clamping plate.

11. The aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The clamping device comprises a movable clamping jaw, and the movable clamping jaw is configured so that the control device can drive it to clamp the fixing member through an electrical signal.

12. The aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The test platform includes an X-axis mobile platform and a Y-axis mobile platform, wherein the Y-axis mobile platform is mounted on the X-axis mobile platform; the X-axis mobile platform is configured to drive the fixing device to move along the X-axis; and the Y-axis mobile platform is configured to drive the fixing device to move along the Y-axis direction.

13. The aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The pulling mechanism is arranged opposite to the testing platform and can move along the Z-axis direction.

14. The aerosol supply system pull-out force testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device also includes a controller, which is configured to control the pulling mechanism to perform a pulling force test on the system according to a preset pulling test instruction.

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