Aerosol supply device and system

Abstract

The utility model provides an aerosol supply device and system, the aerosol supply device comprises a shell and a receiving cavity located at one end of the shell, the receiving cavity is used for detachably receiving an atomization module of a solid matrix or an atomization module of a liquid matrix; the operation switch is arranged on the shell and has a first state and a second state, the first state is adapted to supply power to the atomization module of the solid matrix, and the second state is adapted to supply power to the atomization module of the liquid matrix; and the control module has a first heating mode and a second heating mode, the first heating mode is started when the operation switch is in the first state, and the second heating mode is started when the operation switch is in the second state. The aerosol supply device can heat the atomization module of the solid matrix and the atomization module of the liquid matrix.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of aerosol supply, in particular to an aerosol supply device and a system. Background Art

[0002] Aerosol supply devices are classified according to the smoke emission principle, including heat-not-burn type and smoke-liquid atomization type. Heat-not-burn type aerosol supply devices release aerosol by heating aerosol-generating products (such as tobacco products). Its main feature is that aerosol-generating products similar to cigarettes need to be inserted into the aerosol supply device. Smoke-liquid atomization type aerosol supply devices generate aerosol by atomizing the smoke oil through electrical heating.

[0003] Due to the different smoke emission principles, the structures of heat-not-burn type and smoke-liquid atomization type aerosol supply devices are very different. Currently, the aerosol supply devices on the market are only suitable for heating smoke-liquid or aerosol generating products, and do not have the function of being compatible with heating smoke-liquid and aerosol generating products, and have poor versatility. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present disclosure aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. The present disclosure provides an aerosol supply device and a system to at least solve the technical problem of poor compatibility of the aerosol supply device in the prior art.

[0005] A first aspect of the present disclosure provides an aerosol supply device, comprising:

[0006] A housing, and a receiving cavity at one end of the housing, the receiving cavity being used to detachably receive an atomization module for a solid matrix or an atomization module for a liquid matrix;

[0007] An operating switch, provided on the housing, having a first state and a second state, wherein the first state is adapted to supply power to the atomization module of a solid matrix, and the second state is adapted to supply power to the atomization module of a liquid matrix;

[0008] The control module has a first heating mode and a second heating mode. The first heating mode is activated when the operation switch is in the first state, and the second heating mode is activated when the operation switch is in the second state.

[0009] Optionally, the current of the atomization module for the solid substrate in the first heating mode is greater than the current of the atomization module for the liquid substrate in the second heating mode.

[0010] Optionally, a first electrode assembly is provided in the receiving cavity, and the first electrode assembly includes a first electrode and a second electrode with opposite polarities, which are respectively used to connect to the positive and negative poles of the atomization module of the solid matrix or the atomization module of the liquid matrix.

[0011] Optionally, the control module includes a battery and a controller, and the operation switch includes a first switch element and a second switch element; the positive electrode of the battery is respectively connected to the input side of the first switch element and the input side of the second switch element, the input side of the controller is respectively connected to the output side of the first switch element and the output side of the second switch element, and the negative electrode of the battery and the output side of the controller are connected to the first electrode assembly;

[0012] The controller is configured to output current to the first electrode assembly according to a first heating mode when the first switching element is turned on, and to output current to the first electrode assembly according to a second heating mode when the second switching element is turned on.

[0013] Optionally, a accommodating cavity is provided in the shell, the receiving cavity and the accommodating cavity are separated by a mounting seat, the battery and the controller are arranged in the accommodating cavity, the first switch element and the second switch element are arranged on the shell, and the first electrode and the second electrode are arranged on the mounting seat.

[0014] Optionally, the first switch element and the second switch element are exposed to the outer wall of the housing, and are configured to be switched on by touching or pressing.

[0015] Optionally, a peripheral plate is provided on one side of the shell, the peripheral plate is arranged around the mounting seat and extends to a side away from the accommodating cavity, and the peripheral plate and the mounting seat constitute the receiving cavity.

[0016] Optionally, at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode is ring-shaped;

[0017] The first electrode is arranged around the second electrode, or

[0018] The second electrode is disposed around the first electrode.

[0019] The present disclosure also provides an aerosol supply system, the system comprising an atomization module and the above-mentioned aerosol supply device, the atomization module is a solid matrix or a liquid matrix;

[0020] The atomization module is detachably inserted into the receiving cavity of the aerosol supply device, and a gap is formed between the inner wall of the receiving cavity and the outer wall of the atomization module to allow external air to enter the atomization module through the gap.

[0021] Optionally, the atomization module includes:

[0022] A shell having a cavity formed therein for receiving a solid matrix or a liquid matrix;

[0023] a heater, disposed in the housing and configured to heat a solid substrate or a liquid substrate contained in the cavity;

[0024] The second electrode assembly is electrically connected to the heater and the first electrode assembly of the aerosol supply device. The second electrode assembly includes a third electrode and a fourth electrode with opposite polarities, which are respectively used to connect to the first electrode and the second electrode.

[0025] Optionally, at least one of the third electrode and the fourth electrode is ring-shaped;

[0026] The third electrode is arranged around the fourth electrode, or

[0027] The fourth electrode is disposed around the third electrode.

[0028] Optionally, the heating method of the heater includes at least one of resistance heating, electromagnetic induction heating and infrared radiation heating.

[0029] Optionally, the connection method between the atomization module and the aerosol supply device includes at least one of magnetic attraction, snap-on connection and threaded connection.

[0030] The above one or more technical solutions disclosed in the present invention have at least one or more of the following beneficial effects:

[0031] The aerosol supply device provided by the present invention can receive an atomization module for a solid matrix or an atomization module for a liquid matrix, and is designed with a first heating mode for heating the atomization module for a solid matrix and a second heating mode for heating the atomization module for a liquid matrix. The heating mode can be adjusted according to the type of the connected atomization module, so that different types of atomization modules can be heated using the same device, thereby improving the versatility of the device.

[0032] The atomizer module and the aerosol supply device are detachably connected, making it possible and easy to replace and try different atomizer modules. This structure provides convenience for users to modify consumables, and is cheaper than purchasing an aerosol supply device with an independent heating function. The separation design of the atomizer module and the aerosol supply device also allows the atomizer module to be replaced when it is damaged, making the aerosol supply device more durable.

[0033] 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

[0034] 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:

[0035] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an aerosol supply device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the aerosol supply device shown;

[0037] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a solid-state matrix atomization module provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the atomization module of the solid substrate shown;

[0039] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of a liquid matrix atomization module provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0040] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of an atomization module for a liquid matrix as shown;

[0041] Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of an aerosol supply system provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0042] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of an aerosol supply system is shown;

[0043] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a portion of the structure shown;

[0044] Fig.10 yes Figure 7 A circuit diagram of the aerosol supply system shown;

[0045] Fig.11 is a structural schematic diagram of another aerosol supply system provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0046] Fig.12 yes Fig.11 A cross-sectional view of an aerosol supply system is shown;

[0047] Fig.13 yes Fig.12 A schematic diagram of a portion of the structure shown;

[0048] Fig.14yes Fig.11 Circuit diagram of the aerosol supply system shown.

[0049] Description of reference numerals:

[0050] 10 aerosol supply device,

[0051] 20 solid matrix atomization modules,

[0052] 30 liquid matrix atomization module,

[0053] 40 aerosol generating products,

[0054] 101 housing, 102 accommodating cavity, 103 receiving cavity, 104 first electrode, 105 second electrode, 106 battery, 107 controller, 108 first switch element, 109 second switch element, 110 mounting seat, 111 peripheral plate, 112 first magnetic attraction member,

[0055] 201 is a housing, 202 is a heater, 203 is a third electrode, 204 is a fourth electrode, 205 is a gap, 206 is a second magnetic attraction member, 207 is a cavity, and 208 is a conductor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] 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.

[0057] As used herein, the term "supply system" is intended to encompass a system that, in use, delivers at least one substance to a user, and includes:

[0058] Combustible aerosol delivery systems such as cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars, and tobacco for pipes or for roll-your-own or self-made cigarettes (whether based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, tobacco substitutes or other smokeable material);

[0059] 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

[0060] 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.

[0061] 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.

[0062] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a combustible aerosol delivery system, such as a system selected from the group consisting of a cigarette, a cigarillo, and a cigar.

[0063] 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).

[0064] 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.

[0065] In some embodiments, the supply system is a non-flammable aerosol supply system, for example, a powered non-flammable aerosol supply system.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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.

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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.

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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.

[0073] 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.

[0074] In some embodiments, the delivery system is an aerosol-free 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.

[0075] 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.

[0076] 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.

[0077] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises nicotine. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises caffeine, melatonin, or vitamin B12.

[0078] 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.

[0079] 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.

[0080] 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.

[0081] 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.

[0082] 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.

[0083] 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.

[0084] 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.

[0085] 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.

[0086] 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.

[0087] 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.

[0088] 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.

[0089] 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.

[0090] 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.

[0091] 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.

[0092] 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.

[0093] 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.

[0094] The present disclosure relates to an aerosol supply system (which may also be referred to as a vapor supply system), such as a sprayer 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 supply system / device and electronic aerosol supply 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.

[0095] Aerosol supply 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.

[0096] 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 supply 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.

[0097] In view of the current situation that aerosol supply devices in the prior art cannot heat both the tobacco oil and the aerosol generating product, the present disclosure provides a novel design of an aerosol supply device to solve the technical problem of poor compatibility of aerosol supply devices in the prior art.

[0098] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The aerosol supply device 10 provided in this embodiment includes a housing 101, an operating switch and a control module. A receiving cavity 103 is provided at one end of the housing 101, and the receiving cavity 103 is used to detachably receive the atomization module 20 of a solid matrix or the atomization module 30 of a liquid matrix. The operating switch is provided in the housing 101, and has a first state and a second state. The first state is adapted to supply power to the atomization module 20 of a solid matrix, and the second state is adapted to supply power to the atomization module 30 of a liquid matrix. The control module has a first heating mode and a second heating mode. When the operating switch is in the first state, the first heating mode is activated, and when the operating switch is in the second state, the second heating mode is activated.

[0099] Due to the different heating objects and smoke emission principles, the heating current of the heat-not-burn aerosol supply device 10 and the smoke-liquid atomization aerosol supply device 10 is different during heating, that is, the heating current of the heat-not-burn aerosol supply device 10 is greater than the heating current of the smoke-liquid atomization aerosol supply device 10, which is also an important reason why the existing aerosol supply device 10 is not compatible with heating smoke-liquid and aerosol generating products 40. In order to improve the versatility of the aerosol supply device 10 without losing the heating performance of the aerosol supply device 10, the present embodiment sets corresponding heating modes for the atomization module 20 of the solid matrix and the atomization module 30 of the liquid matrix, and the current of the atomization module 20 of the solid matrix in the first heating mode is greater than the current of the atomization module 30 of the liquid matrix in the second heating mode.

[0100] The housing 101 is provided with a housing chamber 102, and the receiving chamber 103 is separated from the housing chamber 102 by a mounting seat 110. A first electrode 104 assembly is provided in the receiving chamber 103, and the first electrode 104 assembly includes a first electrode 104 and a second electrode 105 with opposite polarities, which are respectively used to connect to the positive and negative electrodes of the atomization module 20 of a solid matrix or the atomization module 30 of a liquid matrix. The first electrode 104 and the second electrode 105 are arranged on the mounting seat 110 and are separated from each other. The control module includes a battery 106 and a controller 107, and the battery 106 and the controller 107 are arranged in the accommodating cavity 102. The operating switch includes a first switch element 108 and a second switch element 109; the positive electrode of the battery 106 is respectively connected to the input side of the first switch element 108 and the input side of the second switch element 109, the input side of the controller 107 is respectively connected to the output side of the first switch element 108 and the output side of the second switch element 109, and the negative electrode of the battery 106 and the output side of the controller 107 are connected to the first electrode 104 component. The controller 107 is configured to: when the first switch element 108 is turned on, output current to the first electrode 104 component according to the first heating mode, and when the second switch element 109 is turned on, output current to the first electrode 104 component according to the second heating mode.

[0101] The first switch element 108 and the second switch element 109 are arranged on the housing 101. The first switch element 108 and the second switch element 109 are exposed to the outer wall of the housing 101 and are configured to be turned on by touching or pressing. After the atomization module 20 of the solid matrix or the atomization module 30 of the liquid matrix is ​​received in the aerosol supply device 10, the user can start the corresponding heating mode by touching or pressing the corresponding switch element. This embodiment uses a mechanical control method to turn on the power supply, which has the advantages of stability and durability.

[0102] In a possible implementation, a peripheral plate 111 is provided on one side of the shell 101 . The peripheral plate 111 is arranged around the mounting seat 110 and extends toward a side away from the accommodating cavity 102 . The peripheral plate 111 and the mounting seat 110 form the receiving cavity 103 .

[0103] When the atomization module 20 of the solid matrix or the atomization module 30 of the liquid matrix is ​​received in the aerosol supply device 10, the aerosol supply device 10 is allowed to power the atomization module 20 of the solid matrix or the atomization module 30 of the liquid matrix, so the electrical connection between the aerosol supply device 10 and the atomization module is required. In order to ensure that the electrical connection between the aerosol supply device 10 and the atomization module is stable and reliable. In this embodiment, the first electrode 104 component of the aerosol supply device 10 is specially configured to facilitate and accurately dock the positive and negative electrodes of the atomization module. Specifically, the first electrode 104 component includes a first electrode 104 and a second electrode 105, at least one of the first electrode 104 and the second electrode 105 is annular, and one is arranged around the other. When the atomization module 20 of the solid matrix or the atomization module 30 of the liquid matrix is ​​received in the aerosol supply device 10, even if there is a little position change, it can ensure that the positive and negative electrodes are connected stably, and there will be no problem of poor conductivity. Preferably, the first electrode 104, the second electrode 105 and the receiving cavity 103 are coaxially arranged. In some examples, the first electrode 104 is annular, the second electrode 105 is circular, and the first electrode 104 is arranged around the second electrode 105. In some examples, the second electrode 105 is annular, the first electrode 104 is circular, and the second electrode 105 is arranged around the first electrode 104. In some examples, the first electrode 104 and the second electrode 105 are both annular, and the first electrode 104 is arranged around the second electrode 105.

[0104] Figure 3 and Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a solid matrix atomization module 20 is shown. Figure 5 and Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of an atomization module 30 for a liquid matrix is ​​shown. Both the atomization module 20 for a solid matrix and the atomization module 30 for a liquid matrix include a housing 201, a heater 202, and a second electrode 105 assembly. A cavity 207 is formed inside the housing 201 for receiving a solid matrix or a liquid matrix. The heater 202 is disposed in the housing 201 and is configured to heat the solid matrix or the liquid matrix contained in the cavity 207. The solid matrix may be, for example, an aerosol generating product 40, and the liquid matrix may be, for example, a cigarette oil. The second electrode 105 assembly is electrically connected to the heater 202 and the first electrode 104 assembly of the aerosol supply device 10, and the second electrode 105 assembly includes a third electrode 203 and a fourth electrode 204 with opposite polarities, which are respectively used to connect to the first electrode 104 and the second electrode 105.

[0105] The heating method of the heater 202 includes at least one of resistance heating, electromagnetic induction heating and infrared radiation heating. The heater 202 is made of metal, ceramic or quartz, and mainly transmits heat by conduction and infrared radiation. For the atomization module 20 of a solid matrix, the heater 202 can be a puncture member arranged in the cavity 207, or a heating cylinder arranged in the cavity 207. For the atomization module 30 of a liquid matrix, the heater 202 can be an atomization core.

[0106] The structure of the second electrode 105 component is adapted to the structure of the first electrode 104 component. Specifically, at least one of the third electrode 203 and the fourth electrode 204 is annular, and one is arranged around the other. Preferably, the third electrode 203, the fourth electrode 204 and the atomization module are coaxially arranged. Exemplarily, the third electrode 203 is annular, the fourth electrode 204 is circular, and the third electrode 203 is arranged around the fourth electrode 204. Exemplarily, the fourth electrode 204 is annular, the third electrode 203 is circular, and the fourth electrode 204 is arranged around the third electrode 203. Exemplarily, the third electrode 203 and the fourth electrode 204 are both annular, and the third electrode 203 is arranged around the fourth electrode 204. In a possible implementation, see Figure 3 The third electrode 203 is circular, and the fourth electrode 204 includes a plurality of conductors 208 , which are arranged in a ring shape and are disposed around the third electrode 203 .

[0107] Although the shape of the electrode surrounded by the annular electrode in the above example is circular, it should be understood that the shape of the electrode surrounded by the annular electrode can also be square, triangular, hexagonal, annular or irregular. The annular electrode can be a continuous annular structure or a similar annular structure composed of a plurality of conductors 208 arranged, and the shape of the conductor 208 can be circular, square, triangular, hexagonal, annular or irregular.

[0108] Since the current required to be passed when the atomization module 20 of the solid matrix is ​​heated is large, while the current required to be passed when the atomization module 30 of the liquid matrix is ​​heated is relatively small, the second electrode 105 component of the atomization module 20 of the solid matrix and the second electrode 105 component of the atomization module 30 of the liquid matrix can be designed differently, for example, the area of ​​the second electrode 105 component of the atomization module 30 of the liquid matrix is ​​smaller than the area of ​​the second electrode 105 component of the atomization module 20 of the solid matrix. Specifically, the area of ​​the third electrode 203 of the atomization module 20 of the solid matrix can be set to be larger than the area of ​​the third electrode 203 of the atomization module 30 of the liquid matrix, and the area of ​​the fourth electrode 204 of the atomization module 20 of the solid matrix can be set to be larger than the area of ​​the fourth electrode 204 of the atomization module 30 of the liquid matrix.

[0109] In the structure of the first electrode 104 component and the second electrode 105 component, one electrode is arranged around another electrode. Even if there is a slight position error when the atomization module is installed on the aerosol supply device 10, the electrical connection between the first electrode 104 component and the second electrode 105 component can still be kept stable. At the same time, when the user installs the atomization module to the aerosol supply device 10, there is no need to deliberately align the angle, which makes the disassembly and assembly between the atomization module and the aerosol supply device 10 more convenient and provides a good user experience.

[0110] In a possible implementation, the receiving cavity 103 of the aerosol supply device 10 is cylindrical, and the shape and size of the portion of the atomizing module used for docking the aerosol supply device 10 are adapted to the receiving cavity 103 and are cylindrical. After the atomizing module is docked with the aerosol supply device 10, the atomizing module can rotate relative to the aerosol supply device 10. Of course, in other embodiments, the shape of the receiving cavity 103 can also be a quadrangular prism, a triangular prism, etc., as long as the shape and size of the portion of the atomizing module used for inserting the receiving cavity 103 are adapted to the receiving cavity 103.

[0111] The aerosol supply device provided by the present invention can receive an atomization module for a solid matrix or an atomization module for a liquid matrix, and is designed with a first heating mode for heating the atomization module for a solid matrix and a second heating mode for heating the atomization module for a liquid matrix. The heating mode can be adjusted according to the type of the connected atomization module, so that different types of atomization modules can be heated using the same device, thereby improving the versatility of the device.

[0112] The atomizer module and the aerosol supply device are detachably connected, making it possible and easy to replace and try different atomizer modules. This structure provides convenience for users to modify consumables, and is cheaper than purchasing an aerosol supply device with an independent heating function. The separation design of the atomizer module and the aerosol supply device also allows the atomizer module to be replaced when it is damaged, making the aerosol supply device more durable.

[0113] This embodiment also provides an aerosol supply system, the system comprising an atomization module and an aerosol supply device 10, the atomization module being a solid matrix atomization module 20 or a liquid matrix atomization module 30. The atomization module is detachably inserted into the receiving cavity 103 of the aerosol supply device 10, and a gap 205 is formed between the inner wall of the receiving cavity 103 and the outer wall of the atomization module to allow external air to enter the atomization module through the gap 205.

[0114] The connection method between the atomization module and the aerosol supply device 10 includes at least one of magnetic attraction, clamping and threaded connection. Exemplarily, the aerosol supply device 10 is provided with a first magnetic attraction member 112, and the atomization module is provided with a second magnetic attraction member 206. When the atomization module enters the receiving cavity 103 of the aerosol supply device 10, the first magnetic attraction member 112 and the second magnetic attraction member 206 are attracted to each other, so that the atomization module is firmly adsorbed on the aerosol supply device 10.

[0115] A gap 205 is formed between the inner wall of the receiving cavity 103 and the housing 201 of the atomizing module, and the gap 205 is connected to the cavity 207 of the atomizing module to form an airflow channel, and external air can enter the cavity 207 of the atomizing module through the gap 205. Specifically, a protruding structure is provided on the housing 201 of the atomizing module 20 of the solid matrix and / or the inner wall of the receiving cavity 103 of the aerosol supply device 10, so that a gap 205 is formed between the two. Exemplarily, the first electrode 104 and the second electrode 105 can be provided to protrude from the mounting seat 110, or the third electrode 203 and the fourth electrode 204 can be provided to protrude from the bottom surface of the housing 201.

[0116] After the atomization module is connected to the aerosol supply device 10, the second electrode 105 component of the atomization module is electrically connected to the first electrode 104 component of the aerosol supply device 10. Specifically, the first electrode 104 component includes a first electrode 104 and a second electrode 105, the second electrode 105 is annular and arranged around the first electrode 104, the second electrode 105 component includes a third electrode 203 and a fourth electrode 204, the fourth electrode 204 is annular and arranged around the third electrode 203, the first electrode 104 is tightly fitted with the third electrode 203, and the second electrode 105 is tightly fitted with the fourth electrode 204.

[0117] In a possible implementation, the receiving cavity 103 of the aerosol supply device 10 is cylindrical, and the shape and size of the portion of the atomization module used for docking the aerosol supply device 10 are adapted to the receiving cavity 103 and are cylindrical. The first electrode 104, the second electrode 105 and the receiving cavity 103 are coaxially arranged, and the third electrode 203, the fourth electrode 204 and the atomization module are coaxially arranged. After the atomization module is docked with the aerosol supply device 10, the atomization module can rotate relative to the aerosol supply device 10, and the first electrode 104 component can still be electrically connected to the second electrode 105 component during the rotation process.

[0118] Figure 7-Figure 9 The structure of the aerosol supply system is shown in which the atomization module 20 of the solid matrix is ​​assembled on the aerosol supply device 10, see Figure 7-Figure 9The aerosol supply system includes an aerosol supply device 10, a solid matrix atomization module 20 and an aerosol generating product 40. The solid matrix atomization module 20 is received in a receiving cavity 103 of the aerosol supply device 10 and is connected by magnetic attraction, and the aerosol generating product 40 is received in a cavity 207 of the solid matrix atomization module 20.

[0119] After the solid-state atomization module 20 is assembled on the aerosol supply device 10, the first electrode 104 component on the aerosol supply device 10 is electrically connected to the heater 202 on the solid-state atomization module 20, forming a Fig.10 When the first switch element 108 is turned on, the controller 107 outputs current to the atomization module 20 of the solid matrix according to the first heating mode, and the aerosol generating product 40 is heated by the heater 202 to generate aerosol.

[0120] Figure 11-13 The structure of the aerosol supply system is shown in which the atomization module 30 of the liquid matrix is ​​assembled on the aerosol supply device 10, see Figure 11-13 The aerosol supply system includes an aerosol supply device 10 and a liquid matrix atomization module 30. The liquid matrix atomization module 30 is received in a receiving cavity 103 of the aerosol supply device 10 and connected by magnetic attraction. The second electrode 105 component of the liquid matrix atomization module 30 is electrically connected to the first electrode 104 component of the aerosol supply device 10.

[0121] After the liquid matrix atomization module 30 is assembled on the aerosol supply device 10, the first electrode 104 component on the aerosol supply device 10 is electrically connected to the heater 202 on the liquid matrix atomization module 30, forming a Fig.14 The second switch element 109 is turned on, and the controller 107 outputs current to the atomization module 30 of the liquid matrix according to the second heating mode, and the liquid matrix is ​​heated by the heater 202 to generate aerosol.

[0122] 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.

[0123] 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.

[0124] 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.

[0125] 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. An aerosol supply device, characterized in that: include: A housing, and a receiving cavity at one end of the housing, the receiving cavity being used to detachably receive an atomization module for a solid matrix or an atomization module for a liquid matrix; An operating switch, provided on the housing, having a first state and a second state, wherein the first state is adapted to supply power to the atomization module of a solid matrix, and the second state is adapted to supply power to the atomization module of a liquid matrix; The control module has a first heating mode and a second heating mode. The first heating mode is activated when the operation switch is in the first state, and the second heating mode is activated when the operation switch is in the second state.

2. The aerosol supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The current of the atomization module of the solid substrate in the first heating mode is greater than the current of the atomization module of the liquid substrate in the second heating mode.

3. The aerosol supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first electrode assembly is disposed in the receiving cavity. The first electrode assembly includes a first electrode and a second electrode with opposite polarities, which are respectively used to connect to the positive and negative electrodes of the atomization module of the solid matrix or the atomization module of the liquid matrix.

4. The aerosol supply device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The control module includes a battery and a controller, and the operation switch includes a first switch element and a second switch element; the positive electrode of the battery is connected to the input side of the first switch element and the input side of the second switch element respectively, the input side of the controller is connected to the output side of the first switch element and the output side of the second switch element respectively, and the negative electrode of the battery and the output side of the controller are connected to the first electrode assembly; The controller is configured to output current to the first electrode assembly according to a first heating mode when the first switching element is turned on, and to output current to the first electrode assembly according to a second heating mode when the second switching element is turned on.

5. The aerosol supply device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A accommodating cavity is provided in the shell, the receiving cavity and the accommodating cavity are separated by a mounting seat, the battery and the controller are arranged in the accommodating cavity, the first switch element and the second switch element are arranged on the shell, and the first electrode and the second electrode are arranged on the mounting seat.

6. The aerosol supply device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first switch element and the second switch element are exposed to the outer wall of the housing and are configured to be turned on by touching or pressing.

7. The aerosol supply device according to claim 5, characterized in that: An outer plate is disposed on one side of the shell, and the outer plate is disposed around the mounting seat and extends to a side away from the accommodating cavity. The outer plate and the mounting seat form the receiving cavity.

8. The aerosol supply device according to claim 7, characterized in that: At least one of the first electrode and the second electrode is in a ring shape; The first electrode is arranged around the second electrode, or The second electrode is disposed around the first electrode.

9. An aerosol supply system, characterized in that: The system comprises an atomization module and an aerosol supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the atomization module is a solid matrix or a liquid matrix; The atomization module is detachably inserted into the receiving cavity of the aerosol supply device, and a gap is formed between the inner wall of the receiving cavity and the outer wall of the atomization module to allow external air to enter the atomization module through the gap.

10. The aerosol supply system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The atomization module comprises: A shell having a cavity formed therein for receiving a solid matrix or a liquid matrix; a heater, disposed in the housing and configured to heat a solid substrate or a liquid substrate contained in the cavity; The second electrode assembly is electrically connected to the heater and the first electrode assembly of the aerosol supply device. The second electrode assembly includes a third electrode and a fourth electrode with opposite polarities, which are respectively used to connect to the first electrode and the second electrode.

11. The aerosol supply system according to claim 10, characterized in that: At least one of the third electrode and the fourth electrode is in a ring shape; The third electrode is arranged around the fourth electrode, or The fourth electrode is disposed around the third electrode.

12. The aerosol supply system according to claim 10, characterized in that: The heating method of the heater includes at least one of resistance heating, electromagnetic induction heating and infrared radiation heating.

13. The aerosol supply system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The connection method between the atomization module and the aerosol supply device includes at least one of magnetic attraction, clamping and threaded connection.

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