Aerosol supply system

Abstract

The utility model discloses an aerosol supply system. The system comprises: a housing, which is provided with an opening; a cover configured to be movable between an open position for opening the opening and a closed position for closing the opening; the man-machine interaction module is at least partially arranged on the cover and is configured to receive user operation; the controller is configured to determine whether to start heating of the system or whether to allow the system to start heating based on the user operation. Compared with the prior art, heating starting can be carried out based on the accurate heating intention of the user, and mistaken heating starting caused by heating starting only by opening the cover is avoided. Meanwhile, user operation can be simplified, and miniaturization design of the system is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of aerosol supply, and in particular to an aerosol supply system. Background Art

[0002] An aerosol supply system refers to a system that contains an aerosol generating material and heats the aerosol generating material to generate an aerosol for the user to inhale.

[0003] like Figure 1 As shown, the aerosol supply system 10 generally includes a housing 100, and an opening 120 is opened at one end of the housing 100 in the height direction, and the opening 120 can be used to insert an aerosol product 130. For the hygiene inside the housing, the aerosol supply system 10 is also provided with a cover 140 that can be moved between opening the opening 120 and closing the opening 120. The opening 120 is generally configured as an aerosol product insertion port or an air inlet. A heating control button 110 is provided on one side of the housing 100. When the user uses the system, the user needs to first move the cover 140 by hand to open the opening 120, and then turn the hand to the side of the housing 100 to operate the heating control button 110 to start the system heating. Such an operation process is relatively cumbersome and brings a bad experience to the user. Moreover, the aerosol supply system 10 is a portable device. If it pursues miniaturization, the thinner the housing and the smaller the housing, the better. However, setting a button on the side of the shell requires increasing the thickness of the shell and expanding the area of ​​the shell. This is obviously not conducive to the miniaturization of the system.

[0004] To this end, in the prior art, a magnet is provided on the cover 140, and the magnet moves with the cover 140. A Hall sensor is provided in the housing 100 for collecting the magnetic field strength of the magnet and outputting a corresponding electrical signal. When the magnet moves to different positions, the collected magnetic field strength is different, and the output electrical signal is different. In this way, the position of the magnet and the cover 140 is identified, and then it is determined whether the opening 120 is opened. And when it is determined that the opening 120 is opened, the heating is started.

[0005] However, this method also has obvious disadvantages: the user may open the opening 120 to insert a cigarette or clean the inside of the housing, but not to start heating. This causes heating to be started without the user's intention.

[0006] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new aerosol supply system to solve one or more of the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0007] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application discloses an aerosol supply system and a control method thereof, which can accurately start heating according to the user's heating control operation and can simultaneously reduce the volume of the system and the user's operation.

[0008] In a first aspect, the present application discloses an aerosol supply system, characterized in that the system comprises:

[0009] A shell, wherein the shell is provided with an opening;

[0010] a cover configured to be movable between an open position that opens the opening and a closed position that closes the opening;

[0011] A human-computer interaction module, at least partially disposed on the cover and configured to receive user operations;

[0012] The controller is configured to determine whether to start heating of the system or whether to allow the system to start heating based on the user operation.

[0013] In the embodiment of the present application, by setting a human-machine interaction module for receiving user operations on the cover, the heating can be started based on the user's accurate heating intention, avoiding erroneous heating caused by starting the heating only by opening the cover. At the same time, the human-machine interaction module is set on the cover, so that the user can operate the cover and the human-machine interaction module without moving the hand between the cover and the position of the human-machine interaction module, which simplifies the user operation, and the thickness and area of ​​the reused cover can reduce the requirements for the thickness and area of ​​the system shell, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the system.

[0014] In one embodiment of the above aerosol supply system, the system further comprises:

[0015] a first component and a second component;

[0016] The first component is connected to the cover and is configured to move between the open position and the closed position under the drive of the cover;

[0017] The second component is configured to output a first signal according to the position of the first component;

[0018] The controller is configured to determine whether to start heating of the system or whether to allow the system to start heating according to the first signal and the user operation.

[0019] In one embodiment of the above aerosol supply system, the controller is configured to determine to start heating of the system or allow the system to start heating when the user operation indicates that the user has an intention to start heating and the first signal indicates that the opening is opened.

[0020] When the opening is not open, the user cannot inhale, and heating is generally not required. When the opening is not open, starting heating in a substantially closed space is likely to cause dry burning and excessive temperature. For this reason, the present application further provides for starting heating based on the first signal and user operation. In this way, heating is based on the user's intention and is only started when the opening is opened. Avoiding misheating and heating dangers caused by the opening not being opened.

[0021] In one embodiment of the above aerosol supply system, the human-computer interaction module includes a sensor, and the sensor includes:

[0022] a user operation portion disposed on the cover, configured to sense a physical characteristic of the user operation;

[0023] a signal processing unit configured to convert the physical characteristic into a second signal;

[0024] The controller is configured to determine whether to start heating of the system or whether to allow the system to start heating based on the second signal.

[0025] In one embodiment of the above aerosol supply system, the sensor is at least one of a pressure sensor and a biometric sensor.

[0026] In one embodiment of the above aerosol supply system, the human-computer interaction module includes a switch module, and the switch module includes:

[0027] A user operation portion disposed on the cover, configured to receive the user operation;

[0028] Switching circuit;

[0029] separable electrical contacts configured to separate or contact based on the user operation to open or close the switch circuit;

[0030] The controller is connected to the switch circuit and configured to monitor the closed or open state of the switch circuit to determine whether to start heating of the system or whether to allow the system to start heating based on the state of the switch circuit.

[0031] In one embodiment of the above aerosol supply system, the user operating portion is a pressing portion, and the separable electrical contact includes a first contact and a second contact disposed on the switch circuit;

[0032] The pressing portion is configured to drive the first contact point and the second contact point to approach each other and then contact each other to close the switch circuit after being pressed by the user.

[0033] In one embodiment of the above aerosol supply system, the first contact is disposed on the pressing portion, moves following the movement of the pressing portion, and contacts the second contact after approaching the second contact to close the switch circuit;

[0034] or the first contact is arranged between the second contact and the pressing portion, and the pressing portion contacts and presses the first contact after being pressed, so that the first contact moves and contacts the second contact to close the switch circuit;

[0035] Or the first contact is arranged on a side of the second contact away from the pressing portion, and the pressing portion contacts and presses the second contact after being pressed, so that the second contact moves and contacts the first contact to close the switch circuit.

[0036] In one embodiment of the above aerosol supply system,

[0037] The first contact is arranged at a side of the second contact away from the pressing portion;

[0038] The system also includes a support component configured to provide support for the first contact.

[0039] In one embodiment of the above aerosol supply system, the first contact point is arranged on the supporting component.

[0040] In one embodiment of the above aerosol supply system, the first contact is connected to the switch circuit via an elastic member, so that after the pressing operation is completed, the first contact can be restored to a position separated from the second contact based on the elastic force of the elastic member.

[0041] In one embodiment of the above aerosol supply system, the detachable electrical contact is configured to be connected to the cover and keep synchronous movement, so that the detachable electrical contact is always located in a position range that can be triggered by the user operation. In this embodiment, no matter which position the user operation part moves to with the cover, the user does not need to consider the alignment of the detachable electrical contact and the user operation part.

[0042] In one embodiment of the above aerosol supply system, the switch circuit is a flexible circuit, which can be bent or unfolded under the drive of the cover to achieve synchronous movement of the separable electrical contact and the cover.

[0043] In one embodiment of the above aerosol supply system, the cover comprises an upper cover and a lower cover connected to the upper cover, defining a receiving cavity therebetween, and the detachable electrical contact is disposed in the receiving cavity.

[0044] In one embodiment of the above-mentioned aerosol supply system, the detachable electrical contact is separated from the cover, and the position of the detachable electrical contact is configured such that when the cover moves to the open position, the detachable electrical contact is located in a position range that can be triggered by the user's operation, and when the cover moves to the closed position, the detachable electrical contact is located outside the position range that can be triggered by the user's operation. Based on this embodiment, the detachable electrical contact can be triggered only when the cover moves to the position where the opening is opened, thereby avoiding problems such as erroneous heating and dry burning caused by the opening not being opened.

[0045] In an embodiment of the aerosol supply system, the user operation portion is at least one of a pressing portion, a rotating portion, a sliding portion, and a touching portion.

[0046] In one embodiment of the above aerosol supply system, the system further comprises a damping component configured to provide a damping force when the cover moves between the open position and the closed position. The user can recognize the approximate movement position of the cover by feeling the damping force.

[0047] In one embodiment of the above aerosol supply system, the cover has a first stroke and a second stroke that occur successively when moving between the open position and the closed position;

[0048] The damping component is configured to provide a damping force in the first stroke and to provide a driving force in the second stroke.

[0049] In one embodiment of the above aerosol supply system, the damping component includes at least one of an elastic member and a repelling magnetic member.

[0050] In one embodiment of the above aerosol supply system, the opening is an air inlet of the system or a product insertion port of the system.

[0051] In one embodiment of the above aerosol supply system, the first component is a magnetic member, and the second component is a Hall sensor.

[0052] One or more of the above solutions of the present application have at least one or more of the following beneficial effects:

[0053] In the embodiment of the present application, by setting a human-machine interaction module for receiving user operations on the cover, the heating can be started based on the user's accurate heating intention, avoiding erroneous heating caused by starting the heating only by opening the cover. At the same time, the human-machine interaction module is set on the cover, so that the user can operate the cover and the human-machine interaction module without moving the hand between the cover and the position of the human-machine interaction module, which simplifies the user operation, and the thickness and area of ​​the reused cover can reduce the requirements for the thickness and area of ​​the system shell, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the system.

[0054] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become apparent from the description below, or will be learned through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0055] The disclosure of the present application will become more easily understood 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 application. In addition, similar numbers in the drawings are used to represent similar components, among which:

[0056] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the composition of an aerosol supply system in the prior art;

[0057] Figure 2 , 3 A schematic diagram of the composition of the aerosol supply system of this application;

[0058] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the composition of a human-machine interaction module as a sensor example in an aerosol supply system;

[0059] Figure 5 , 6 It is a schematic diagram of a composition of a switch module in an aerosol supply system in which a human-machine interaction module is provided;

[0060] Figure 7 It is an exploded view of another structure in which the human-machine interaction module is a switch module in the aerosol supply system;

[0061] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the structure shown in one direction;

[0062] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 Magnified view of section B of the structure shown.

[0063] Description of reference numerals:

[0064] (10, 20): Aerosol supply system;

[0065] (100, 200): shell;

[0066] 201: internal cavity; 202: end cover;

[0067] 210: controller;

[0068] 220: Power supply;

[0069] 230: heater;

[0070] 110: Heating control button

[0071] (120, 240): opening;

[0072] 130: Aerosol products;

[0073] (140, 250): cover; 251: upper cover; 252: lower cover; 253: receiving chamber;

[0074] 260: Human-computer interaction module;

[0075] 260': sensor; 261': user operation unit; 262': signal processing unit;

[0076] 260": switch module; 261": user operation unit; 262": switch circuit;

[0077] 263": separable electrical contact; 2631": first contact; 2632": second contact;

[0078] 271: first magnetic member; 272: second magnetic member; 270: damping member;

[0079] 280: bracket; 291: support member; 292: switch circuit fixing member;

[0080] 310: first component; 320: second component. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0081] Some embodiments of the present application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present application and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present application.

[0082] the term

[0083] Conveying system

[0084] As used herein, the term "delivery system" is intended to encompass a system that, in use, delivers at least one substance to a user, and includes:

[0085] Combustible aerosol delivery systems, such as cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars, and tobacco for pipes or for roll-your-own or self-made cigarettes (based on or not based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, tobacco substitutes or other smokeable material);

[0086] 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

[0087] An aerosol-free delivery system that delivers 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.

[0088] Flammable Aerosol Supply System

[0089] 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.

[0090] 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.

[0091] In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a component for use in a combustible aerosol delivery system, such as a filter, a filter rod, a filter segment, a tobacco rod, an overflow, an aerosol modifier release component (such as a capsule, a thread or a bead), or a paper (such as a plug paper, a tipping paper or a cigarette paper).

[0092] Non-flammable aerosol supply system

[0093] 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.

[0094] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a non-flammable aerosol supply system, for example, a powered non-flammable aerosol supply system.

[0095] 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.

[0096] 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.

[0097] 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.

[0098] 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.

[0099] 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.

[0100] 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.

[0101] 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.

[0102] 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.

[0103] Aerosol-free delivery system

[0104] 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.

[0105] 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.

[0106] Active substances

[0107] In some embodiments, the material to be delivered includes an active substance. As used herein, the active substance can be a physiologically active material, which is a material intended to achieve or enhance physiological reactions. The active substance can 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 (such as B6 or B12 or C), melatonin, or components, derivatives or combinations thereof. The active substance can include one or more components, derivatives or extracts of tobacco or other plants.

[0108] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises nicotine. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises caffeine, melatonin, or vitamin B12.

[0109] 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.

[0110] Examples of plants are tobacco, eucalyptus, star anise, hemp, cocoa, fennel, lemongrass, mint, spearmint, red tea tree, chamomile, flax, ginger, ginkgo, hazelnut, hibiscus, bay, licorice, matcha, mate, orange peel, papaya, rose, sage, tea (e.g., green or black), thyme, cloves, cinnamon, coffee, 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.

[0111] 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.

[0112] 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.

[0113] Flavoring

[0114] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered includes flavorings. As used herein, the terms "flavorings" and "flavors" refer to materials that can be used to produce tastes, aromas, or other physical sensations desired by adult consumers in products, 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 fruits, 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 composition comprising a flavor enhancer, a bitter taste receptor site blocker, a sensory receptor site activator or stimulator, a sugar and / or sugar substitute (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.

[0115] 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.

[0116] 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 that are 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.

[0117] Aerosol Generating Materials

[0118] Aerosol generating materials are materials that can generate aerosols, for example, when heated, irradiated or energized in any other way. Aerosol generating materials can be, for example, in solid, liquid or gel form, 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 dry gel. An amorphous solid is a solid material that can retain some fluid (e.g., liquid) inside it. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating material may, for example, include from about 50wt%, 60wt% or 70wt% amorphous solid to about 90wt%, 95wt% or 100wt% amorphous solid.

[0119] 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.

[0120] Aerosol former materials

[0121] 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.

[0122] Functional Materials

[0123] 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.

[0124] Matrix

[0125] 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.

[0126] Consumables

[0127] 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.

[0128] Receptors

[0129] 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.

[0130] Aerosol modifiers

[0131] 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.

[0132] Aerosol Generator

[0133] 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.

[0134] 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.

[0135] Aerosol delivery systems (electronic cigarettes) typically (although not always) include modular components, which include a reusable device part and a replaceable (disposable / consumable) cartridge part. Typically, the replaceable cartridge part will include an aerosol generating material and a vaporizer (which can be collectively referred to as an "atomizer"), and the reusable device part 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 part will typically include a user interface for receiving user input and displaying operating status features, and the replaceable cartridge device part includes a temperature sensor for helping to control the 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 part and the replacement cartridge is 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.

[0136] 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.

[0137] As described in the background technology, in order to start heating, the existing aerosol supply system either sets a heating control button on the side of the shell, which is cumbersome to operate and is not conducive to the miniaturization of the system. Or use a Hall sensor to detect the movement of the cover to start heating, which may cause the heating to start by mistake. For this reason, the present application creatively proposes a new aerosol supply system, which obtains the user's operation to start heating by setting a human-computer interaction module on the cover that opens or closes the opening. Compared with the prior art, the present application can start heating based on the user's accurate heating intention, reducing the possibility of misheating. At the same time, the user can operate the cover and the human-computer interaction module without moving the hand between the position of the cover and the human-computer interaction module, which simplifies the user operation and reuses the thickness and area of ​​the cover, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the system.

[0138] Embodiment 1

[0139] Embodiment 1 of the present application provides an aerosol supply system. Figure 2 , 3 This is a schematic diagram of the aerosol supply system of this application. Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the composition of the human-computer interaction module as a sensor example in the aerosol supply system. Figure 5 , 6 This is a schematic diagram of a component of a switch module in an aerosol supply system in which the human-machine interaction module is one of the components. Figure 7 It is an exploded diagram of another component structure in which the human-machine interaction module is a switch module in the aerosol supply system. Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of one viewing direction of the structure shown. Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 Magnified view of section B of the structure shown. Figures 2 to 9 The aerosol supply system 20 and some of its components are shown in a simplified manner, wherein the various parts are not necessarily drawn to scale, and parts that are not relevant to the understanding of the present application are omitted.

[0140] like Figure 2As shown, the aerosol supply system 20 comprises a housing 200 forming an internal cavity 201 .

[0141] The aerosol supply system 20 further includes a controller 210, a power source 220, and a heater 230. The controller 210, the power source 220, and the heater 230 may all be disposed in the inner cavity 201.

[0142] The controller 210 is used to control the power supply 220, thereby controlling the system heating. It can be understood that the controller 210 can have a variety of possible settings. The controller 210 can be programmable.

[0143] The power source 220 can be any suitable power source, such as a DC voltage source. In one embodiment, the power source is a lithium-ion battery. Alternatively, the power source can be a nickel metal hydride battery, a nickel cadmium battery, or a lithium-based battery, such as a lithium cobalt, lithium iron phosphate, or lithium polymer battery.

[0144] The heater 230 may be configured in a variety of possible ways. As an example and not limitation, the heater may be a central heater such as a heating needle. In other possible examples, the heater may be in the form of a heating net, a heating coil, etc. This application does not make specific restrictions on this.

[0145] like Figure 2 As shown, the shell 200 is provided with an opening 240 at the top in the height direction. The opening 240 can be configured as different functional openings based on different needs. In one embodiment, the opening 240 is configured to communicate with the internal cavity 201 for the insertion of aerosol products. The aerosol product can specifically be a cigarette stick or a cigarette cartridge. It is a consumable and can be replaced when necessary. When replaced, the cigarette stick or cigarette cartridge is inserted into the internal cavity 201 through the opening 240 to be heated in the internal cavity 201. In an alternative embodiment, the opening 240 is configured to communicate with the outside to be an air inlet for air intake into the internal cavity 201.

[0146] It should be noted here that in the embodiment of the present application, there is no specific limitation on the function, setting position, shape, size, etc. of the opening 240. Without violating the concept of the present application, the user can set it according to actual needs. Figure 2 The above description is only a partial example. It is understandable that the opening 240 may have other possible forms. For example, it may be set as other functional openings or set at other positions of the housing 200. For example, it may be set as an air inlet on the side of the housing 200 or at the bottom of the height direction of the housing 200.

[0147] like Figure 2As shown, the aerosol supply system 20 further includes a cover 250, which is configured to be movable between an open position for opening the opening 240 and a closed position for closing the opening 240. Through the cover 250, when in use, the cover 250 can be moved to the open position to open the opening 240. When not in use, the cover 250 can be moved to the closed position to close the opening 240 to prevent dust from falling into the internal cavity 201. The open position may include a position corresponding to the opening 240 being at least partially opened.

[0148] like Figure 2 As shown, the aerosol supply system 20 further includes a human-machine interaction module 260 configured to receive user operations. At least part of the structure of the human-machine interaction module 260 is disposed on the cover 250 so as to be exposed to the user for direct operation by the user. The human-machine interaction module 260 in the present application is disposed on the part of the cover 250, and may be a structure independent of the cover 250, or may be integrated with the cover 250, i.e., formed by a part of the cover 250. Figure 7 As shown, the human-machine interaction module 260 is disposed on a portion of the cover 250 and is formed by a finger-shaped recessed portion of the cover 250 itself.

[0149] It should be noted that the user operation received by the human-computer interaction module 260 refers to the operation received directly from the user by the human-computer interaction module 260, which is different from the operation received indirectly due to the user's operation on the cover 250. Figure 2 In the structure shown, when the user operates the cover, the magnetic member provided on the cover 250 is also indirectly operated. Such user operations indirectly received through the cover 250 are not within the scope of the user operations received by the human-computer interaction module 260 described in the present application. The user operations received by the human-computer interaction module 260 can reflect the user's heating intention, so the controller 210 can determine whether to start the heating of the system 20 based on the user operation. In some embodiments of the present application, the controller 210 can also be configured to determine whether to allow the system 20 to start heating based on the user operation, and the starting heating can be based on further operations such as user suction, so as to achieve energy saving and other effects.

[0150] The following is an introduction to typical scenarios in which users use the above aerosol supply system:

[0151] The user holds the system 20 with the right hand, moves the cover 250 with the right finger to open the opening 240, and inserts the cigarette through the opening 240 with the left hand. If heating needs to be started, the right finger placed on the cover 250 triggers the human-computer interaction module 260 on the cover 250. During the whole process, the right finger, such as the thumb, can be placed on the cover 250 for operation without moving to other positions of the system. It can be seen that the embodiment of the present application can start heating based on the user's accurate heating intention compared to the prior art, and can simplify the user operation.

[0152] Further considering the miniaturization design of the system, the portion of the human-machine interaction module 260 disposed on the cover 250 may be flush with the outer surface of the cover 250, such as a groove is formed on the cover 250, and the human-machine interaction module 260 is installed in the groove. To avoid misoperation, in some embodiments, the portion of the human-machine interaction module 260 disposed on the cover 250 is slightly lower than the outer surface of the cover 250.

[0153] The aerosol supply system 20 further includes a damping component 270, which is configured to provide a damping force when the cover 250 moves between the open position and the closed position. The damping force, on the one hand, facilitates the user to feel the movement of the cover and provides a better operating experience; on the other hand, it can reduce erroneous operations caused by too easy movement.

[0154] It should be noted that in the embodiments of the present application, the damping component is not specifically limited. Without violating the concept of the present application, the user can set it according to actual needs. As an exemplary and non-restrictive description, Figure 2 As shown, the damping component 270 in the embodiment of the present application includes a first magnetic member 271 and a second magnetic member 272 that repel each other. The first magnetic member 271 can be disposed on the cover 250. The second magnetic member 272 can be disposed in the internal cavity 201. The first magnetic member 271 moves with the cover 250, and when moving to different positions, different damping forces or driving forces are generated between the first magnetic member 271 and the second magnetic member 272.

[0155] In a further embodiment of the present application, the cover 250 has a first stroke and a second stroke that occur successively when moving between the open position and the closed position. Figure 2 As shown, the movement from A1 to A2 is the first stroke, and the movement from A2 to A3 is the second stroke. The damping component 270 is configured to provide a damping force for the movement of the cover 250 in the first stroke, and to provide a driving force for the movement of the cover 250 in the second stroke. Taking the first magnetic member 271 and the second magnetic member 272 as an example, when the user moves the cover 250 so that the first magnetic member 271 gradually approaches the second magnetic member 272, the user can feel the gradually increasing damping force. The damping force is the largest when the first magnetic member 271 is closest to the second magnetic member 272. When the cover 250 continues to move from the position where the magnetic members are closest to each other, the first magnetic member 271 gradually moves away from the second magnetic member 272, and the user can feel the gradually decreasing driving force. According to the change in force, the user can make a judgment on the moving position of the cover 250. For example, when the damping force is the largest, the cover 250 moves to the position where the opening 240 is fully opened, or moves to the position where the opening 240 is about to be opened. In an alternative embodiment, the damping component 270 may be configured as an elastic member or other possible components.

[0156] Taking the opening 240 configured as an air inlet or an aerosol product insertion port as an example, those skilled in the art can understand that it is unreasonable to start heating when the opening 240 is not opened. If the opening 240 is not opened and the aerosol product is not inserted, starting the heating at this time will cause the system 20 to dry burn. Therefore, in a preferred embodiment of the present application, the controller 210 is configured to start heating according to the user operation and the state of the opening 240. Specifically, it can be configured to determine to start the heating of the system or allow the system to start heating when the user operation indicates that the user has the intention to start heating and the opening is in an open state. This solution can be implemented in a variety of possible ways:

[0157] In the first method, the system 20 also includes an opening status detection module, which is configured to detect the opening and closing status of the opening 240 for transmission to the controller 210, so that the controller 210 can determine whether to start heating by integrating the user operation received by the human-computer interaction module 260 and the opening and closing status of the opening 240 detected by the opening status detection module.

[0158] It should be noted here that in the embodiment of the present application, the working principle, structure, and composition of the opening state detection module are not specifically limited. Without violating the concept of the present application, the user can set it according to actual needs. As an exemplary and non-restrictive explanation, the opening state detection module can be performed by directly detecting the opening. For example, in the internal cavity 201, a light sensor is set at the position corresponding to the opening 240 to detect the light entering the internal cavity 201 through the opening 240. If the preset conditions are met, it can be judged that the opening 240 is opened, otherwise it can be judged that the opening 240 is closed.

[0159] In one embodiment of the present application, the state of the opening 240 can also be determined by detecting the moving position of the cover 250. Figure 3As shown, the opening state detection module in the embodiment of the present application includes a first component 310 and a second component 320. The first component 310 is connected to the cover 250 and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position under the drive of the cover 250. The second component 320 is configured to output a first signal according to the position of the first component 310. The controller 210 is configured to determine whether to start the heating of the system 20 or whether to allow the system 20 to start heating according to the first signal and the user operation. As an example, the first component 310 is a magnetic component and the second component 320 is a Hall sensor. When the magnetic component moves to different positions with the cover 250, the Hall sensor can detect different magnetic field strengths, thereby outputting different electrical signals to the controller 210, so that the controller 210 can judge the position of the magnetic component according to the received electrical signal, so as to further determine whether the cover 250 is in an open position or a closed position, thereby judging the opening and closing state of the opening 240. Of course, in an alternative embodiment, the first component 310 and the second component 320 can also be set based on other types of sensors.

[0160] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the first component and the first magnetic component may share the same magnet.

[0161] In the second mode, there is no need to set the opening state detection module, but the human-machine interaction module 260 is set so that the human-machine interaction module 260 can be triggered only when the opening 240 is opened. For example, a part of the structure of the human-machine interaction module 260 is set at a predetermined position so that the part of the structure can be triggered only when the cover 250 is in the open position. The specific details of the second mode will be described together with the composition of the switch module later, and will not be repeated here.

[0162] In summary, in order to avoid starting heating when the opening is closed, the present application can be implemented by integrating the opening status and user operation through the controller, or by limiting the user to effectively trigger the human-computer interaction module only when the opening is open.

[0163] It should be noted that in the embodiments of the present application, the composition, principle, and structure of the human-computer interaction module are not specifically limited. Without violating the concept of the present application, the user can set it according to actual needs. As an exemplary and non-restrictive description, Figure 4As shown, the human-computer interaction module is configured as a sensor 260'. In a specific embodiment, the sensor 260' can be configured as at least one of a pressure sensor and a biometric sensor. As shown in the figure, the sensor 260' includes a user operation unit 261' disposed on the cover 250, configured to sense the physical characteristics of the user operation such as the pressure pressed by the user. The sensor 260' also includes a signal processing unit 262', configured to convert the physical characteristics sensed by the user operation unit 261' into a second signal, such as converting the pressure signal into an electrical signal. The controller 210 is configured to determine whether to start the heating of the aerosol supply system 20 or whether to allow the aerosol supply system 20 to start heating based on the second signal. In some embodiments of the present application, the signal processing unit 262' is disposed in the internal cavity 201. In an alternative embodiment, the signal processing unit 262' and the user operation unit 261' are both disposed on the cover 250. The signal processing unit 262' can be detachably disposed on the cover 250 with the user operation unit 261', or can be integrated with the user operation unit 261' and disposed on the cover 250. The cover 250 may form a receiving cavity to receive the signal processing unit 262 ′, so as to reduce the influence of the external environment on the signal processing unit 262 ′.

[0164] and Figure 4 Different from the structure shown, in another embodiment of the present application, Figure 5 , 6 As shown, the human-computer interaction module is configured as a switch module 260". The switch module 260" includes a user operating portion 261" disposed on the cover 250, configured to receive user operations. The switch module 260" also includes a switch circuit 262" and a detachable electrical contact 263". The detachable electrical contact 263" is configured to separate or contact based on user operations to disconnect or close the switch circuit 262". The controller 210 is connected to the switch circuit 262", and is configured to monitor the closed or open state of the switch circuit 262", so as to determine whether to start the heating of the aerosol supply system 20 or whether to allow the aerosol supply system 20 to start heating based on the closed or open state. The user operating portion 261" can move based on the user operation, and drive the detachable electrical contact 263" to move to a separated or contact position based on the movement to disconnect or close the switch circuit 262".

[0165] like Figure 5 As shown, the switch circuit 262” and the detachable electrical contact 263” are separated from the cover 250 and arranged in the internal cavity 201. In an alternative embodiment, the switch circuit 262” and / or the detachable electrical contact 263” may be integrated on the cover 250 together with the user operation portion 261”. When set on the cover 250, the cover 250 may form a accommodating cavity to accommodate the switch circuit 262” and / or the detachable electrical contact 263”.

[0166] In the present application, the user operation portion 261 ″ has a variety of possible forms, such as at least one of a pressing portion, a rotating portion, a sliding portion or a touch portion.

[0167] In this application, if Figure 5 As shown, the detachable electrical contact 263" may include a first contact 2631" and a second contact 2632" arranged on the switch circuit 262". The user operating part 261" is configured to move to receive the user operation, and drive the first contact 2631" and the second contact 2632" to approach each other and contact to close the switch circuit 262". The user operating part 261" may be a pressing part, configured to move after receiving the user's pressing operation, and drive the first contact 2631" and the second contact 2632' to approach each other and contact.

[0168] In the present application, the first contact 2631″ and the second contact 2632″ have a variety of possible forms. For example, the first contact 2631″ can be set on the user operation part 261″, move with the movement of the user operation part 261″, and contact with the second contact 2632″ after approaching to close the switch circuit 262″.

[0169] In an alternative embodiment, Figure 5 , 6 As shown, the first contact 2631" is arranged between the second contact 2632" and the user operation part 261". After the user operation part 261" is pressed, it contacts and presses the first contact 2631", so that the first contact 2631" moves and contacts the second contact 2632" to close the switch circuit 262".

[0170] In another alternative embodiment, the first contact 2631" is arranged on a side of the second contact 2632" away from the user operating part 261", and when the user operating part 261" is pressed, it contacts and presses the second contact 2632", so that the second contact 2632" moves and contacts the first contact 2631" to close the switch circuit 262". Furthermore, the aerosol supply system 20 may also be provided with a support member, configured to provide support for the first contact 2631" toward the user operating part 261". More specifically, the first contact 2631" is integrated on the support member.

[0171] To reset the first contact 2631 ″, the switch module 260 ″ further includes an elastic member. The first contact 2631 ″ is connected to the switch circuit 262 ″ via the elastic member, so that the first contact 2631 ″ can move between positions close to and away from the second contact 2632 ″ and can be reset to an initial position.

[0172] As in the above structure, the first contact 2631" and the second contact 2632" are far away from each other in the initial position, and the switch circuit 262" is disconnected. When the user operation part 261" receives the user operation, the contacts are close to each other and the switch circuit 262" is closed. The controller 210 starts heating when the switch circuit 262" is closed. When the user operation is removed, the contacts are restored to the initial position under the action of the elastic member. It can be understood that in other possible embodiments, the first contact 2631" and the second contact 2632" are close to each other in the initial position, and the switch circuit 262" is closed. When the user operation part 261" receives the user operation, the contacts are far away from each other to disconnect the switch circuit 262". The controller 210 starts heating when the switch circuit 262" is disconnected. When the user operation is removed, the contacts are restored to the initial position under the action of the elastic member.

[0173] As mentioned above, in order to ensure that the system heating is started only when the opening is opened, the human-machine interaction module can be set so that the human-machine interaction module can be triggered only when the opening is opened. Corresponding to this implementation, the detachable electrical contact 263" is configured to be separated from the cover 250, and the position of the detachable electrical contact 263" is configured so that when the cover 250 moves to the position where the opening 240 is opened, the detachable electrical contact 263" is located in a position range that can be triggered by user operation; when the cover 250 moves to the position where the opening 240 is closed, the detachable electrical contact 263" is located outside the position range that can be triggered by user operation.

[0174] Figure 5 , 6 As shown, the detachable electrical contacts 263" are all separated from the cover 250. Figure 5 As shown in FIG5 , when the cover 250 moves to the open position, the position of the user operating portion 261″ corresponds to the position of the detachable electrical contact 263″. Pressing the user operating portion 261″ can trigger the detachable electrical contact 263″. Figure 6 As shown, when the cover 250 moves to the closed position, the position of the user operating portion 261" is offset from the position of the detachable electrical contact 263". Even if the user operating portion 261" is pressed, the user operating portion 261" and the detachable electrical contact 263" cannot contact, that is, the detachable electrical contact 263" cannot be triggered.

[0175] Based on this, it can be ensured that when the opening is opened, the human-computer interaction module is effectively triggered to start heating, and when the opening is closed, the human-computer interaction module cannot be effectively triggered, so that heating cannot be started.

[0176] Understandably, except Figure 5 , 6In addition to the structure shown, only the first contact 2631" or the second contact 2632" of the detachable electrical contacts 263" may be configured to be located within a position range that can be triggered by user operation when the cover 250 moves to the opening 240 and is opened, and to be located outside the position range that can be triggered by user operation when the cover 250 moves to the opening 240 and is closed.

[0177] It should be noted that Figure 5 , 6 In the structure shown, the user is required to align the user operating portion 261" and the detachable electrical contact 263". In order to facilitate the user to identify the alignable position, a characteristic position that is easy to identify can be set in the present application. For example, when the cover 250 is moved to the maximum open position, the detachable electrical contact 263" can be effectively triggered.

[0178] In another embodiment of the present application, another structure of an aerosol supply system is provided, which can trigger the human-machine interaction module when the cover moves to any position. Figures 7 to 9 As shown, the aerosol supply system 20 includes a housing 200 forming an internal cavity 201, and a controller 210, a power source 220, and a heater 230 arranged in the internal cavity 201. A bracket 280 is also arranged in the internal cavity 201 for installing the power source 220, the heater 230, the controller 210, etc. An end cover 202 is arranged at the top end of the housing 200, and an opening 240 is opened on the end cover 202. The aerosol supply system 20 further includes a cover 250, which can be moved on the end cover 202 to open or close the opening 240. The cover 250 specifically includes an upper cover 251 and a lower cover 252 arranged near the end cover 202, and a receiving cavity 253 is formed between the upper cover 251 and the lower cover 252.

[0179] The aerosol supply system 20 also includes a human-computer interaction module in the form of a switch module, specifically including a user operation part 261" (a finger-shaped pressing part is shown in the figure), a switch circuit 262" and a detachable electrical contact 263". The switch circuit 262" is also connected to the controller 210 for the controller 210 to obtain the open and closed state of the switch circuit 262".

[0180] The detachable electrical contact 263" and the switch circuit 262" are integrated into a flexible circuit board FPCBA, and the first contact and the second contact of the detachable electrical contact 263" are arranged in a gap on the flexible circuit board. The detachable electrical contact 263" and the part of the switch circuit 262" provided with the detachable electrical contact 263" are arranged in the accommodating cavity 253 to move synchronously with the cover 250. The synchronous movement allows the detachable electrical contact 263" to always be aligned with the user operating part 261", so as to ensure that the detachable electrical contact 263' is always located in a position range that can be triggered by the user operating part. The flexible circuit board can bend or stretch following the movement of the cover 250 without causing breakage.

[0181] The aerosol supply system 20 further includes a damping component 270 , specifically including a first magnetic component 271 and a second magnetic component 272 .

[0182] The aerosol supply system 20 further includes a support member 291 disposed in the accommodating space and configured to provide support to the separable electrical contact 263 ″ toward the user operating portion 261 ″.

[0183] The aerosol supply system 20 further includes a switch circuit fixing member 292 configured to fix the switch circuit 262 ″ extending from the accommodating space through the end cover 202 to the controller 210 to prevent the switch circuit 262 ″ from shaking in the internal cavity 201 .

[0184] The aerosol supply system 20 may further include an opening state detection module, which may specifically include a magnet and a Hall sensor, wherein the magnet may share the first magnetic member 271 .

[0185] relatively Figure 5 , 6 The structure shown, Figures 7 to 9 The structure shown can be used by the user to trigger the switch module when the cover moves to any position. By combining the first signal of the opening state detection module, accurate control of heating can also be achieved.

[0186] Embodiment 2

[0187] Embodiment 2 of the present application provides a control method for an aerosol supply system, which specifically includes:

[0188] receiving user operations using a human-computer interaction module at least partially disposed on the cover;

[0189] Whether to start heating of the system or whether to allow the system to start heating is determined based on the user operation.

[0190] The aerosol supply system in the second embodiment can be specifically the aerosol supply system in the first embodiment and Figures 2 to 9 The aerosol supply system described in the embodiment 1 can be applied to the controller described in the embodiment 1.

[0191] When the aerosol supply system further comprises a first component and a second component for opening state detection, the method comprises:

[0192] receiving user operations using a human-computer interaction module at least partially disposed on the cover;

[0193] receiving a first signal from a second component;

[0194] Whether to start heating of the system or whether to allow the system to start heating is determined based on the user operation and the first signal.

[0195] When the user operation represents the user's intention to heat and the first signal indicates that the opening is open, the system starts heating or allows the system to start heating.

[0196] When the human-computer interaction module is a switch module, the user's heating intention can be represented by the on-off state of the switch circuit.

[0197] When the human-computer interaction module is a sensor, the second signal of the sensor represents the user's heating intention.

[0198] Among them, in this embodiment, the same or similar contents as those in the above-mentioned embodiment 1 can be referred to the above introduction and will not be repeated later.

[0199] 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 present application. 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 may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0200] 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 this application, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0201] In this application, 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 this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0202] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An aerosol supply system, characterized in that: The system comprises: A shell, wherein the shell is provided with an opening; a cover configured to be movable between an open position that opens the opening and a closed position that closes the opening; A human-computer interaction module, at least partially disposed on the cover and configured to receive user operations; A controller is configured to determine whether to start heating of the system or whether to allow the system to start heating based on the user operation.

2. The aerosol supply system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The system further comprises: a first component and a second component; The first component is connected to the cover and is configured to move between the open position and the closed position under the drive of the cover; The second component is configured to output a first signal according to the position of the first component; The controller is configured to determine whether to start heating of the system or whether to allow the system to start heating according to the first signal and the user operation.

3. The aerosol supply system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The controller is configured to determine to start heating of the system or allow the system to start heating when the user operation indicates that the user has an intention to start heating and the first signal indicates that the opening is opened.

4. The aerosol supply system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The human-computer interaction module includes a sensor, and the sensor includes: a user operation portion disposed on the cover, configured to sense a physical characteristic of the user operation; a signal processing unit configured to convert the physical characteristic into a second signal; The controller is configured to determine whether to start heating of the system or whether to allow the system to start heating based on the second signal.

5. The aerosol supply system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sensor is at least one of a pressure sensor and a biometric sensor.

6. The aerosol supply system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The human-computer interaction module includes a switch module, and the switch module includes: A user operation portion disposed on the cover, configured to receive the user operation; Switching circuit; separable electrical contacts configured to separate or contact based on the user operation to open or close the switch circuit; The controller is connected to the switch circuit and configured to monitor the closed or open state of the switch circuit to determine whether to start heating of the system or whether to allow the system to start heating based on the state of the switch circuit.

7. The aerosol supply system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The user operation portion is a pressing portion, and the separable electrical contact includes a first contact and a second contact provided on the switch circuit; The pressing portion is configured to drive the first contact point and the second contact point to approach each other and then contact each other to close the switch circuit after being pressed by the user.

8. The aerosol supply system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first contact is arranged on the pressing portion, moves following the movement of the pressing portion, and contacts with the second contact after approaching to close the switch circuit; or the first contact is arranged between the second contact and the pressing portion, and the pressing portion contacts and presses the first contact after being pressed, so that the first contact moves and contacts the second contact to close the switch circuit; Or the first contact is arranged on a side of the second contact away from the pressing portion, and the pressing portion contacts and presses the second contact after being pressed, so that the second contact moves and contacts the first contact to close the switch circuit.

9. The aerosol supply system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first contact is arranged at a side of the second contact away from the pressing portion; The system also includes a support component configured to provide support for the first contact.

10. The aerosol supply system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The first contact is arranged on the supporting component.

11. The aerosol supply system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The first contact is connected to the switch circuit via an elastic member.

12. The aerosol supply system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The detachable electrical contact is configured to be connected to the cover and to keep synchronous movement, so that the detachable electrical contact is always located in a position range that can be triggered by the user's operation.

13. The aerosol supply system according to claim 12, characterized in that: The switch circuit is a flexible circuit, which can be bent or unfolded under the drive of the cover to achieve synchronous movement of the separable electrical contact and the cover.

14. The aerosol supply system according to claim 12, characterized in that: The cover comprises an upper cover and a lower cover connected to the upper cover, and a receiving cavity is defined between the upper cover and the separable electrical contact is arranged in the receiving cavity.

15. The aerosol supply system according to claim 6, characterized in that The detachable electrical contact is separately arranged from the cover, and the position of the detachable electrical contact is configured so that when the cover moves to the open position, the detachable electrical contact is located in a position range that can be triggered by the user operation, and when the cover moves to the closed position, the detachable electrical contact is located outside the position range that can be triggered by the user operation.

16. The aerosol supply system according to claim 6, characterized in that The user operation portion is at least one of a pressing portion, a rotating portion, a sliding portion, and a touching portion.

17. The aerosol supply system according to claim 1, characterized in that The system also includes a damping component configured to provide a damping force when the cover moves between the open position and the closed position.

18. The aerosol supply system according to claim 17, characterized in that The cover has a first stroke and a second stroke that occur successively when moving between the open position and the closed position; The damping component is configured to provide a damping force in the first stroke and to provide a driving force in the second stroke.

19. The aerosol supply system according to claim 17, characterized in that The damping component includes at least one of an elastic member and a repelling magnetic member.

20. The aerosol supply system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The opening is an air inlet of the system or a product insertion port of the system.

21. The aerosol supply system according to claim 2, characterized in that The first component is a magnetic member, and the second component is a Hall sensor.

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