Cigarette cartridge and electronic cigarette

Abstract

The utility model provides a smoke cartridge and an electronic cigarette. The cigarette cartridge comprises a first connecting terminal and a second connecting terminal which are used for being connected with a cigarette rod; a first switch; the heating module is connected with the first switch, the first connecting terminal and the second connecting terminal to form a smoke cartridge heating loop, and the first switch is arranged in the smoke cartridge heating loop; the anti-counterfeiting module is connected with the first connecting terminal and the second connecting terminal to form an anti-counterfeiting identification loop; the anti-fake module comprises a delay control unit, the delay control unit is connected with the first switch, and the delay control unit is used for controlling the first switch in a delay mode after the anti-fake module is powered on so as to conduct the smoke cartridge heating loop. According to the scheme, the compatibility of the smoke cartridge can be improved, and the intelligent development requirement of smoke cartridge products is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the anti-counterfeiting technology of vape cartridges, and particularly to a vape cartridge and an electronic cigarette. Background Art

[0002] With the development of electronic technology, the demand for product safety has been continuously increasing, and the anti-counterfeiting requirements for electronic product accessories have also become higher and higher. For example, for the vape cartridge accessories supporting electronic cigarettes, their anti-counterfeiting functions have gradually been put on the agenda.

[0003] Currently, by adding an anti-counterfeiting small board inside the vape cartridge and also adding an anti-counterfeiting function to the vape pen, the vape pen receives the anti-counterfeiting information of the vape cartridge and starts working after successful recognition, thereby realizing anti-counterfeiting identification. In practical applications, the vape cartridge is a replaceable product that supports separate purchase. When in use, the vape cartridge can be installed and connected to the vape pen for use. This leads to some problems in the above anti-counterfeiting solution, that is, the vape cartridge with anti-counterfeiting function only supports being used on the vape pen with newly added anti-counterfeiting function, and cannot be adapted to the ordinary vape pen without anti-counterfeiting function, with poor compatibility and not meeting the intelligent development requirements of vape cartridge products. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] This application provides a vape cartridge and an electronic cigarette to solve the problem that the vape cartridge with anti-counterfeiting function cannot be matched with an ordinary vape pen without anti-counterfeiting function and has poor compatibility.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a vape cartridge (100), including: a first connection terminal (110) and a second connection terminal (120) for connecting to a vape pen (200);

[0006] a first switch (140);

[0007] a heating module (150), the heating module (150) is connected to the first connection terminal (110) and the second connection terminal (120) to form a vape cartridge heating circuit, and the first switch (140) is arranged in the vape cartridge heating circuit;

[0008] an anti-counterfeiting module (130), the anti-counterfeiting module (130) is connected to the first connection terminal (110) and the second connection terminal (120) to form an anti-counterfeiting identification circuit; the anti-counterfeiting module (130) includes a delay control unit (131), the delay control unit (131) is connected to the first switch (140), and the delay control unit (131) is used to delay control the first switch (140) after the anti-counterfeiting module (130) is powered on to turn on the vape cartridge heating circuit.

[0009] Optionally, one end of the first switch (140) is connected to the first connection terminal (110) and the anti-counterfeiting module (130), the other end of the first switch (140) is connected to one end of the heating module (150), and the other end of the heating module (150) is connected to the second connection terminal (120);

[0010] Alternatively, one end of the first switch (140) is connected to the second connection terminal (120) and the anti-counterfeiting module (130), the other end of the first switch (140) is connected to one end of the heating module (150), and the other end of the heating module (150) is connected to the first connection terminal (110);

[0011] The control end of the first switch (140) is connected to the delay control unit (131), and the delay control unit (131) is configured to delay the conduction of the first switch (140) after the anti-counterfeiting module (130) is powered on to conduct the cartridge heating circuit.

[0012] Optionally, the anti-counterfeiting module (130) has a first input / output port, and the delay control unit (131) is connected to the first switch (140) through the first input / output port.

[0013] Optionally, the first connection terminal (110) and the second connection terminal (120) are conductive contacts.

[0014] In a second aspect, the present application provides an electronic cigarette, including: a cartridge (100) and a cigarette rod (200) as described in the first aspect; the cigarette rod (200) includes: a control module (210), a third connection terminal (220), and a fourth connection terminal (230);

[0015] The third connection terminal (220) and the fourth connection terminal (230) are used to connect the first connection terminal (110) and the second connection terminal (120) of the cartridge (100);

[0016] The control module (210) is connected to the third connection terminal (220) and the fourth connection terminal (230), and the control module (210) is configured to supply power to the cartridge (100) after the cigarette rod (200) is connected to the cartridge (100).

[0017] Optionally, the cigarette rod (200) further includes: a heating switch module (240);

[0018] The heating switch module (240) is connected between the control module (210) and the cartridge heating circuit of the cartridge (100);

[0019] The control module (210) is connected to the control end of the heating switch (240), and the control module (210) is configured to control the heating switch (240) to supply power or cut off power to the cartridge heating circuit.

[0020] Optionally, the heating switch module (240) includes: a first heating switch (2401) and a second heating switch (2402);

[0021] One end of the first heating switch (2401) receives a power supply signal, and the other end of the first heating switch (2401) is connected to the third connection terminal (220);

[0022] One end of the second heating switch (2402) receives a power supply signal, and the other end of the second heating switch (2402) is connected to the fourth connection terminal (230); the control ends of the first heating switch (2401) and the second heating switch (2402) are connected to the control module (210).

[0023] Optionally, the cigarette rod (200) further includes: an anti-counterfeiting switch module (250);

[0024] The anti-counterfeiting switch module (250) is connected between the control module (210) and the anti-counterfeiting identification circuit of the cartridge (100);

[0025] The control module (210) is connected to the control end of the anti-counterfeiting switch module (250), and the control module (210) is configured to control the anti-counterfeiting switch module (250) to conduct when performing anti-counterfeiting identification, so as to perform anti-counterfeiting data interaction with the anti-counterfeiting module (130) through the anti-counterfeiting identification circuit.

[0026] Optionally, the anti-counterfeiting switch module (250) includes: a first anti-counterfeiting switch (2501) and a second anti-counterfeiting switch (2502);

[0027] One end of the first anti-counterfeiting switch (2501) is connected to the control module (210), and the other end of the first anti-counterfeiting switch (2501) is connected to the third connection terminal (220);

[0028] One end of the second anti-counterfeiting switch (2502) is connected to the control module (210), and the other end of the second anti-counterfeiting switch (2502) is connected to the fourth connection terminal (230); the control ends of the first anti-counterfeiting switch (2501) and the second anti-counterfeiting switch (2502) are connected to the control module (210).

[0029] Optionally, the cigarette rod (200) further includes: an anti-counterfeiting indication module (260);

[0030] The anti-counterfeiting indication module (260) is connected to the control module (210); the control module (210) is configured to indicate the anti-counterfeiting indication module (260) to output the identification result information when the anti-counterfeiting identification ends.

[0031] The cartridge and the electronic cigarette provided by this application add an anti-counterfeiting module and a first switch arranged in the heating circuit of the cartridge. The anti-counterfeiting module includes a delay control unit. The delay control unit is responsible for controlling the first switch after a certain period of time after the anti-counterfeiting module is powered on, and turning on the heating circuit of the cartridge. When the cartridge is installed on a cigarette rod with anti-counterfeiting function, it can interact with the cigarette rod for anti-counterfeiting identification. After successful identification, the cigarette rod works normally, and at the same time the cartridge controls the heating circuit of the cartridge to turn on for normal use; when the cartridge is installed on a cigarette rod without anti-counterfeiting function, the delay control unit of the anti-counterfeiting module will delay for a preset duration to turn on the heating circuit of the cartridge, which also supports normal use. While meeting the anti-counterfeiting identification requirements of the cartridge, the compatibility of the cartridge is improved, which is suitable for the intelligent development needs of cartridge products. Description of the Drawings

[0032] The drawings here are incorporated into the specification and form a part of this specification, showing embodiments consistent with this application, and are used together with the specification to explain the principles of this application.

[0033] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a cartridge provided by an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of another cartridge provided by an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic cigarette provided by an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of another electronic cigarette provided by an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 5 It is a schematic state diagram of an electronic cigarette working mode provided by an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 6 It is a schematic state diagram of another electronic cigarette working mode provided by an embodiment of this application.

[0039] Description of the Reference Numerals:

[0040] 100: Cartridge; 110: First connection terminal; 120: Second connection terminal; 130: Anti-counterfeiting module; 131: Delay control unit; 140: First switch; 150: Heating module; 200: Vape pen; 210: Control module; 220: Third connection terminal; 230: Fourth connection terminal; 240: Heating switch module; 2401: First heating switch; 2402: Second heating switch; 250: Anti-counterfeiting switch module; 2501: First anti-counterfeiting switch; 2502: Second anti-counterfeiting switch; 260: Anti-counterfeiting indication module.

[0041] Through the above-mentioned drawings, specific embodiments of the present application have been shown, and more detailed descriptions will be provided hereinafter. These drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed implementation manners

[0042] Here, the exemplary embodiments will be described in detail, and the examples are shown in the drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The implementation manners described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementation manners consistent with the present application. On the contrary, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0043] With the development of electronic technology, the demand for product safety has been continuously increasing, and the anti-counterfeiting requirements for electronic product accessories have also become higher and higher. For example, for the cartridge accessories supporting e-cigarettes, their anti-counterfeiting functions have gradually been put on the agenda.

[0044] Currently, by adding an anti-counterfeiting small board in the cartridge and also adding an anti-counterfeiting function to the vape pen, the vape pen receives the anti-counterfeiting information of the cartridge and starts working after successful identification, thereby realizing anti-counterfeiting identification. In practical applications, the cartridge is a replaceable product that supports separate purchase. When in use, the cartridge can be installed and connected to the vape pen for use. This leads to some problems in the above anti-counterfeiting solution, that is, the cartridge with anti-counterfeiting function only supports being used on the vape pen with newly added anti-counterfeiting function, and cannot be adapted to be used with ordinary vape pens without anti-counterfeiting function, resulting in poor compatibility and not meeting the development requirements of the intelligence of cartridge products.

[0045] Therefore, how to improve the compatibility of the cartridge is an urgent problem to be solved.

[0046] In view of this, the present application provides a cartridge, which includes an anti-counterfeiting module and a first switch disposed in the heating circuit of the cartridge. The anti-counterfeiting module includes a delay control unit. The delay control unit is responsible for controlling the first switch after a certain time after the anti-counterfeiting module is powered on, so as to turn on the heating circuit of the cartridge. Based on the above solution, when the cartridge is installed in a tobacco rod with anti-counterfeiting function, it can interact with the tobacco rod for anti-counterfeiting identification. After successful identification, the tobacco rod works normally, and at the same time, the cartridge controls the heating circuit of the cartridge to be turned on to realize normal use. When the cartridge is installed in a tobacco rod without anti-counterfeiting function, the tobacco rod cannot interact with the cartridge for anti-counterfeiting identification. However, based on the delay control unit in the anti-counterfeiting module of this solution, the delay control unit will delay for a preset duration to turn on the heating circuit of the cartridge after the anti-counterfeiting module is powered on, which also supports normal use. Through the above solution, while meeting the anti-counterfeiting identification requirements, the compatibility of the cartridge is improved.

[0047] The following uses specific embodiments to elaborate in detail on the technical solution of the present application and how the technical solution of the present application solves the above technical problems. These specific embodiments below can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be repeated in some embodiments. The embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the drawings.

[0048] For ease of description, in the following embodiments, the tobacco rod with anti-counterfeiting identification function is also referred to as a new tobacco rod, and the tobacco rod without anti-counterfeiting identification function is also referred to as an old tobacco rod.

[0049] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a cartridge provided by an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 1 shown, the cartridge 100 may include: a first connection terminal 110, a second connection terminal 120, a first switch 140, a heating module 150, an anti-counterfeiting module 130, and a delay control unit 131.

[0050] The first connection terminal 110 and the second connection terminal 120 are used to connect to the tobacco rod 200;

[0051] The heating module 150 is connected to the first connection terminal 110 and the second connection terminal 120 to form a heating circuit of the cartridge, and the first switch 140 is disposed in the heating circuit of the cartridge;

[0052] The anti-counterfeiting module 130 is connected to the first connection terminal 110 and the second connection terminal 120 to form an anti-counterfeiting identification circuit;

[0053] The anti-counterfeiting module 130 includes a delay control unit 131, and the delay control unit 131 is connected to the first switch 140.

[0054] As an example, the electronic cigarette uses a detachable design of the cartridge 100 and the rod 200 in terms of style. There is e-liquid and a heating wire in the cartridge 100, and a power supply is included in the rod 200. The cartridge 100 has two connection terminals in its structural design for connecting to the rod 200, and a conductive loop is formed between the cartridge 100 and the rod 200 through the above two connection terminals.

[0055] In some examples, the two connection terminals of the cartridge 100 support forward or reverse connection. That is to say, when connecting the cartridge 100 to the rod 200, it is not necessary to distinguish which connection terminal of the rod 200 each of the two connection terminals of the cartridge 100 corresponds to. Taking the heating circuit as an example, the connection terminals of the cartridge 100 are connected to the rod 200 so that the connection terminals of the cartridge 100 receive the power supply signal provided by the rod 200. Here, the power supply signal includes a power signal and a ground signal. It should be noted that the cartridge 100 can be connected in the positive direction. For example, the first connection terminal 110 is connected to the terminal of the rod 200 for providing the power signal, and the second connection terminal 120 is connected to the terminal of the rod 200 for providing the ground signal; it can also be connected in the reverse direction. For example, the first connection terminal 110 is connected to the terminal of the rod 200 for providing the ground signal, and the second connection terminal 120 is connected to the terminal of the rod 200 for providing the power signal. When the cartridge 100 is connected to the rod 200, the rod 200 provides a driving current for the heating circuit of the cartridge 100, and the heating circuit of the cartridge 100 heats the e-liquid to achieve the atomization effect, thus realizing the use of the product. When the e-liquid is used up, only the cartridge 100 needs to be replaced, and the rod 200 can be reused.

[0056] In some examples, the rod 200 has an anti-counterfeiting function. After the cartridge 100 is connected to a new rod 200, the anti-counterfeiting recognition circuit of the cartridge 100 can be activated in response to the instruction of the rod 200, so as to perform anti-counterfeiting recognition interaction through the connection terminals. Among them, the connection terminals can be reused in different scenarios. For example, they can be used to receive the power supply signal in the heating scenario to activate the heating circuit, and can also be used to receive the instructions and data required for anti-counterfeiting recognition in the anti-counterfeiting recognition scenario to complete anti-counterfeiting recognition.

[0057] The cartridge 100 provided in this embodiment is applicable to both new rods and can also be normally applied to old rods, with strong compatibility. Taking the example of the cartridge 100 being applied to an old rod without an anti-counterfeiting function, combined with Figure 1 For example, when the cartridge 100 is connected to the old rod 200, even if the old rod 200 does not have an anti-counterfeiting function and cannot perform anti-counterfeiting recognition, after the old rod 200 powers on the anti-counterfeiting module 130 of the cartridge 100, the delay control unit 131 will conduct the heating circuit of the cartridge 100 after a preset delay time after the anti-counterfeiting module 130 is powered on, and the heating module 150 heats the e-liquid to achieve the atomization effect, thus realizing the use of the product. Taking the example of the cartridge 100 being applied to a new rod with an anti-counterfeiting function, combined withFigure 2 For example, when the cartridge 100 is connected to a new vaping pen 200, the new vaping pen 200 conducts anti-counterfeiting identification interaction through the anti-counterfeiting identification circuit of the cartridge 100. After successful identification, the new vaping pen 200 supplies power to the cartridge heating circuit of the cartridge 100, the cartridge heating circuit is turned on, and the heating module 150 heats the e-liquid to achieve the atomization effect, thus realizing the use of the product.

[0058] In summary, the cartridge 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application can take into account the anti-counterfeiting identification requirements while improving the compatibility of the cartridge 100.

[0059] Next, Figure 1 the internal structure of the cartridge 100 in

[0060] Among them, the first switch 140 is arranged in the cartridge heating circuit and is controlled by the anti-counterfeiting module 130 in the cartridge 100. The state of the first switch 140, such as being on or off, controls whether the cartridge heating circuit is turned on. Specifically, the setting position of the first switch 140 can have different implementation manners.

[0061] In one example: one end of the first switch 140 is connected to the first connection terminal 110 and the anti-counterfeiting module 130, the other end of the first switch 140 is connected to one end of the heating module 150, and the other end of the heating module 150 is connected to the second connection terminal 120; the control end of the first switch 140 is connected to the delay control unit 131, and the delay control unit 131 is used to delay the control of the first switch 140 to turn on after the anti-counterfeiting module 130 is powered on, so as to turn on the cartridge heating circuit. In this example, the first switch 140 is connected to one side of the heating module 150, with a simple structure and easy to implement.

[0062] In another example, one end of the first switch 140 is connected to the second connection terminal 120 and the anti-counterfeiting module 130, the other end of the first switch 140 is connected to one end of the heating module 150, and the other end of the heating module 150 is connected to the first connection terminal 110; the control end of the first switch 140 is connected to the delay control unit 131, and the delay control unit 131 is used to delay the control of the first switch 140 to turn on after the anti-counterfeiting module 130 is powered on, so as to turn on the cartridge heating circuit. In this example, the first switch 140 is connected to the other side of the heating module 150, with a simple structure and easy to implement.

[0063] The first switch 140 can be, for example, any switch that conducts based on a high level or a low level. For example, a triode, a Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET), also known as a MOS transistor, a thyristor, etc. The first switch 140 can be a single transistor or can include multiple transistors. For example, the first switch 140 can be composed of multiple transistors connected in series or in parallel. By redundantly setting the transistors, the first switch 140 can be made more reliable.

[0064] Figure 1 and Figure 2 Both are illustrated by taking the number of the first switches 140 as one for example. In practical applications, the anti-counterfeiting module 130 includes three pins. Taking pin 1 as the power supply and signal multiplexing terminal, pin 2 as the ground terminal, and pin 3 as the output terminal as an example. In one example, pin 1 of the anti-counterfeiting module 130 is connected to the first connection terminal 110, pin 2 of the anti-counterfeiting module 130 is connected to the second connection terminal 120, and pin 3 of the anti-counterfeiting module 130 is connected to the control terminal of the first switch 140.

[0065] The connection between the delay control unit 131 and the first switch 140 includes, but is not limited to, a wireless coupling connection (such as the first switch 140 being a magnetic attraction switch) and a physical connection. In one example, the anti-counterfeiting module 130 has a first Input / Output (IO) port, and the delay control unit 131 is connected to the first switch 140 through the IO port. The connection method of the delay control unit 131 and the first switch 140 through the IO port has a more stable control effect.

[0066] The first connection terminal 110 and the second connection terminal 120 can be, for example, any terminal with a conductive function. For example, they can be spring terminals, pin terminals, conductive contacts, etc. In one example, the first connection terminal 110 and the second connection terminal 120 adopt conductive contacts, which can facilitate preparation and have a simple structure. The heating module 150 can be, for example, any module that can achieve a heating function under the action of electricity. For example, it can be a heating resistor, a heating wire, etc. The number of heating resistors can be one or can include multiple. When multiple heating resistors are provided, the multiple heating resistors can be connected in series or in parallel to further improve the heating efficiency.

[0067] The anti-counterfeiting module 130 can be, for example, any module that stores anti-counterfeiting data. For example, a processing chip, a memory, etc.

[0068] The delay control unit 131 can be, for example, any unit that can output a signal for controlling the first switch 140 after a certain delay. For example, it can be a chip pre-written with a delay program, which is responsible for outputting a signal for controlling the first switch 140 after a delay after the anti-counterfeiting module 130 is powered on; or, the signal for controlling the first switch 140 can be responsible by a dedicated entity in the anti-counterfeiting module 130. For example, in addition to the delay control unit 131, the anti-counterfeiting module 130 can also include a control chip, which can be any processing unit such as a single-chip microcomputer, an embedded processor, a programmable logic device, etc. The control chip is responsible for cooperating with the cigarette rod 200 for anti-counterfeiting identification and generating a signal for controlling the first switch 140 after successful anti-counterfeiting identification. The delay control unit 131 only plays a role of delaying transmission, that is, outputting the signal generated by the control chip after a delay. As an example, the delay control unit 131 can include a delay component, which can be any one of the following: an RC delay circuit, a diode series structure, a dedicated delay device, etc. The former way mentioned above has rich functions and is convenient for expansion and setting; the latter way has high integration and low cost.

[0069] In one example: when the anti-counterfeiting module 130 does not receive the anti-counterfeiting identification information of the cigarette rod 200, the delay control unit 131 delays the first preset duration to turn on the heating circuit of the cigarette cartridge 100, which can be applied to the old cigarette rod without anti-counterfeiting function.

[0070] In another example: when the anti-counterfeiting module 130 receives the anti-counterfeiting identification information of the cigarette rod 200, the delay control unit 131 adjusts the delay to the second preset duration to turn on the heating circuit of the cigarette cartridge 100 according to the identification information.

[0071] It should be understood that the first preset duration can be a default duration pre-set inside the delay control unit 131, or the cigarette rod 200 can send the second preset duration information to the anti-counterfeiting module 130, and the anti-counterfeiting module 130 controls the delay control unit 131 to delay the second preset duration to turn on the heating circuit of the cigarette cartridge 100. The embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0072] Wherein, the first preset duration and the second preset duration can be the same or different, and the embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0073] In summary, by adding an anti-counterfeiting module to the cartridge and a first switch disposed in the heating circuit of the cartridge, where the anti-counterfeiting module includes a delay control unit. The delay control unit is responsible for controlling the first switch after a certain period of time after the anti-counterfeiting module is powered on, to turn on the heating circuit of the cartridge. When the cartridge is installed on a smoking rod with anti-counterfeiting function, it can perform anti-counterfeiting identification interaction with the smoking rod. After successful identification, the smoking rod works normally, and at the same time the cartridge controls the heating circuit of the cartridge to be turned on for normal use. When the cartridge is installed on a smoking rod without anti-counterfeiting function, after the anti-counterfeiting module is powered on, the delay control unit will delay for a preset duration to turn on the heating circuit of the cartridge, which also supports normal use. While meeting the anti-counterfeiting identification requirements of the cartridge, the compatibility of the cartridge is improved, which meets the intelligent development needs of cartridge products.

[0074] Figure 3 The figure is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic cigarette provided by an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 3 shown, the electronic cigarette includes a cartridge 100 and a smoking rod 200. The smoking rod 200 includes: a control module 210, a third connection terminal 220, and a fourth connection terminal 230.

[0075] The third connection terminal 220 and the fourth connection terminal 230 are used to connect the first connection terminal 110 and the second connection terminal 120 of the cartridge 100;

[0076] For example: the first connection terminal 110 of the cartridge 100 is connected to the third connection terminal 220 of the smoking rod 200, and the second connection terminal 120 of the cartridge 100 is connected to the fourth connection terminal 230 of the smoking rod 200; or, the first connection terminal 110 of the cartridge 100 is connected to the fourth connection terminal 230 of the smoking rod 200, and the second connection terminal 120 of the cartridge 100 is connected to the third connection terminal 220 of the smoking rod 200. That is, it supports forward connection or reverse connection.

[0077] For ease of description, in the following embodiments, connecting the first connection terminal 110 of the cartridge 100 to the third connection terminal 220 of the smoking rod 200 and connecting the second connection terminal 120 of the cartridge 100 to the fourth connection terminal 230 of the smoking rod 200 is referred to as the forward connection of the cartridge 100; connecting the first connection terminal 110 of the cartridge 100 to the fourth connection terminal 230 of the smoking rod 200 and connecting the second connection terminal 120 of the cartridge 100 to the third connection terminal 220 of the smoking rod 200 is referred to as the reverse connection of the cartridge 100. Figure 3 Taking the forward connection of the cartridge 100 as an example for illustrative description.

[0078] The control module 210 is connected to the third connection terminal 220 and the fourth connection terminal 230.

[0079] The control module 210 can be, for example, any module capable of outputting a control signal such as a high level or a low level, and can be, for example, any processing unit such as a single-chip microcomputer, an embedded processor, a programmable logic device, etc. Optionally, in addition to the processing unit, it can also include a peripheral circuit unit of the processing unit.

[0080] The third connection terminal 220 and the fourth connection terminal 230 can be, for example, any terminal with a conductive function, such as a conductive contact.

[0081] The control module 210 is used to supply power to the cartridge 100 after the cigarette rod 200 is connected to the cartridge 100, so that after the cartridge 100 is powered on, it enters the working state. For example, the control module 210 can directly supply power to the cartridge 100, or, as Figure 3 shown, the control module 210 can supply power to the cartridge 100 by way of conducting the connection path between the connection terminals 220 / 230 of the cigarette rod 200 and the power supply signal of the cigarette rod 200. Figure 3 The power supply signal of the cigarette rod 200 in the figure is not shown.

[0082] In an example, the cigarette rod 200 includes a heating switch module 240; the heating switch module 240 is connected between the control module 210 and the cartridge heating circuit of the cartridge 100; the control module 210 is connected to the control end of the heating switch module 240.

[0083] The heating switch module 240 can be, for example, any switch that conducts based on a high level or a low level, such as a triode, a MOS transistor, a thyristor, etc.

[0084] The control module 210 is used to control the heating switch module 240 to supply power to or cut off power from the cartridge heating circuit. By setting the heating switch module 240, the cigarette rod 200 can select whether to use the heating function of the cartridge 100.

[0085] Specifically, the heating switch module 240 can be set at different positions. In one example, one end of the heating switch module 240 receives a power supply signal, and the other end of the heating switch module 240 is connected to the third connection terminal 220.

[0086] In addition, the manner in which the control module 210 controls whether to supply power to the cartridge heating circuit based on the heating switch module 240 is not limited. For example, in one manner, the control module 210 provides a power supply signal: one end of the heating switch module 240 is connected to the control module 210, and the control module 210 is also connected to the control terminal of the heating switch module 240 to control the heating switch module 240 to conduct so as to supply power to the cartridge heating circuit through the control module 210, and the control module 210 controls the heating switch module 240 to disconnect to cut off the power supply from the control module 210 to the cartridge heating circuit. In another manner, a dedicated power supply module provides a power supply signal: one end of the heating switch module 240 is connected to the power supply signal, and the control module 210 is connected to the control terminal of the heating switch module 240, and can control the heating switch module 240 to conduct so as to supply power to the cartridge heating circuit through the power supply signal, and the control module 210 controls the heating switch module 240 to disconnect to cut off the power supply signal from supplying power to the cartridge heating circuit. The control module 210 can control the heating switch module 240 to conduct or disconnect to control the power supply to or power off of the cartridge heating circuit.

[0087] In another example, one end of the heating switch module 240 receives a power supply signal, and the other end of the heating switch module 240 is connected to the fourth connection terminal 230. Similarly, in this example, the manner in which the control module 210 controls whether to supply power to the cartridge heating circuit based on the heating switch module 240 is not limited.

[0088] In yet another example, the number of heating switch modules 240 is multiple. By way of example, the heating switch module 240 includes: a first heating switch 2401 and a second heating switch 2402;

[0089] One end of the first heating switch 2401 receives a power supply signal, and the other end of the first heating switch 2401 is connected to the third connection terminal 220;

[0090] One end of the second heating switch 2402 receives a power supply signal, and the other end of the second heating switch 2402 is connected to the fourth connection terminal 230; the control terminals of the first heating switch 2401 and the second heating switch 2402 are connected to the control module 210.

[0091] The first heating switch 2401 and the second heating switch 2402 can be, for example, any switch that conducts based on a high level or a low level. For example, a triode, a MOS transistor, a thyristor, etc. The types of the first heating switch 2401 and the second heating switch 2402 can be the same or different. For example, the first heating switch 2401 can be a triode, the second heating switch 2402 can be a MOS transistor, or both the first heating switch 2401 and the second heating switch 2402 are MOS transistors. The embodiments of the present application do not limit this. Figure 3Taking the heating switch module 240 including the first heating switch 2401 and the second heating switch 2402 as an example for illustrative description.

[0092] For example, one end of the first heating switch 2401 is connected to the control module 210, and one end of the second heating switch 2402 is connected to the control module 210. The control module 210 controls the first heating switch 2401 and the second heating switch 2402 to conduct / break to supply power to the cartridge heating circuit through the control module 210. Alternatively, one end of the first heating switch 2401 is connected to the power supply of the cigarette rod 200, and one end of the second heating switch 2402 is connected to the ground of the cigarette rod 200. The control module 210 can control the first heating switch 2401 and the second heating switch 2402 to conduct to supply power to the cartridge heating circuit through the power supply signal provided by the power supply and the ground.

[0093] In one example, the cigarette rod 200 further includes: an anti-counterfeiting switch module 250;

[0094] The anti-counterfeiting switch module 250 is connected between the control module 210 and the anti-counterfeiting identification circuit of the cartridge 100;

[0095] The control module 210 is connected to the control end of the anti-counterfeiting switch module 250;

[0096] The anti-counterfeiting switch module 250 can be, for example, any switch that conducts based on a high level or a low level. For example, a triode, a MOS transistor, a thyristor, etc.

[0097] When performing anti-counterfeiting identification, the control module 210 can control the anti-counterfeiting switch module 250 to conduct to perform anti-counterfeiting data interaction with the anti-counterfeiting module 130 through the anti-counterfeiting identification circuit.

[0098] In one example, one end of the anti-counterfeiting switch module 250 is connected to the control module 210, and the other end of the anti-counterfeiting switch module 250 is connected to the third connection terminal 220;

[0099] When the cartridge is correctly connected, the control module 210 can control the anti-counterfeiting switch module 250 to conduct to perform anti-counterfeiting data interaction with the anti-counterfeiting module 130 through the anti-counterfeiting identification circuit.

[0100] Alternatively, one end of the anti-counterfeiting switch module 250 is connected to the control module 210, and the other end of the anti-counterfeiting switch module 250 is connected to the fourth connection terminal 230.

[0101] When the cartridge is reversely connected, the control module 210 can control the anti-counterfeiting switch module 250 to conduct to perform anti-counterfeiting data interaction with the anti-counterfeiting module 130 through the anti-counterfeiting identification circuit.

[0102] Optionally, the anti-counterfeiting switch module 250 includes: a first anti-counterfeiting switch 2501 and a second anti-counterfeiting switch 2502;

[0103] One end of the first anti-counterfeiting switch 2501 is connected to the control module 210, and the other end of the first anti-counterfeiting switch 2501 is connected to the third connection terminal 220;

[0104] One end of the second anti-counterfeiting switch 2502 is connected to the control module 210, and the other end of the second anti-counterfeiting switch 2502 is connected to the fourth connection terminal 230; The control ends of the first anti-counterfeiting switch 2501 and the second anti-counterfeiting switch 2502 are connected to the control module 210.

[0105] The first anti-counterfeiting switch 2501 and the second anti-counterfeiting switch 2502 can be, for example, any switch that conducts based on a high level or a low level. For example, a triode, a MOS transistor, a thyristor, etc. The types of the first anti-counterfeiting switch 2501 and the second anti-counterfeiting switch 2502 can be the same or different. For example, the first anti-counterfeiting switch 2501 can be a triode, the second anti-counterfeiting switch 2502 can be a MOS transistor, or both the first anti-counterfeiting switch 2501 and the second anti-counterfeiting switch 2502 are MOS transistors. The embodiments of the present application do not limit this. Figure 3 Taking the anti-counterfeiting switch module 250 including the first anti-counterfeiting switch 2501 and the second anti-counterfeiting switch 2502 as an example for illustration.

[0106] The control module 210 can control the first anti-counterfeiting switch 2501 or the second anti-counterfeiting switch 2502 to conduct, so as to perform anti-counterfeiting data interaction with the anti-counterfeiting module 130 through the anti-counterfeiting identification circuit. After the anti-counterfeiting identification is passed, the cigarette rod 200 works normally, and the cigarette cartridge 100 controls the first switch 140 to conduct to conduct the cigarette cartridge heating circuit, realizing the anti-counterfeiting identification function of the cigarette cartridge 100, so that the electronic cigarette works normally and reliably.

[0107] Further, the cigarette rod further includes: an anti-counterfeiting indication module 260;

[0108] The anti-counterfeiting indication module 260 is connected to the control module 210;

[0109] The anti-counterfeiting indication module 260 can be any module with a display function, for example, it can be a display screen, an LED lamp, etc.

[0110] When the anti-counterfeiting identification is completed, the control module 210 can output the anti-counterfeiting identification result information through the anti-counterfeiting indication module 260. For example, the control module 210 can display the information of "identification passed" or "identification failed" through the anti-counterfeiting indication module 260 when the anti-counterfeiting identification is completed, or display the information of "identification passed" or "identification failed" through different colors of the LED lights, or display the information of "identification passed" or "identification failed" through different flashing frequencies of the LED lights. Specifically, it can be set according to the actual situation, and the embodiments of the present application do not limit this. By outputting the anti-counterfeiting identification result information through the anti-counterfeiting indication module 260, users can more intuitively understand the anti-counterfeiting situation of the used cartridge 100.

[0111] Furthermore, in addition to storing anti-counterfeiting data, the anti-counterfeiting module 130 of the cartridge 100 can also store the intelligent information of the cartridge 100, such as the flavor of the cartridge, the number of uses, the production date, etc.

[0112] After the cartridge 100 is connected to the cigarette rod 200, the anti-counterfeiting module 130 can interact with the control module 210 of the cigarette rod 200 through the anti-counterfeiting identification circuit or the heating circuit to exchange intelligent information. After the cigarette rod 200 recognizes the above information, it can output the intelligent information through the anti-counterfeiting indication module 260.

[0113] In summary, the embodiments of the present application add an anti-counterfeiting module and a first switch arranged in the heating circuit of the cartridge in the cartridge. The anti-counterfeiting module includes a delay control unit. The delay control unit is responsible for controlling the first switch after a certain period of time after the anti-counterfeiting module is powered on to conduct the heating circuit of the cartridge. When the cartridge is installed on a cigarette rod with anti-counterfeiting function, it can interact with the cigarette rod for anti-counterfeiting identification. After successful identification, the cigarette rod works normally, and at the same time, the cartridge controls the heating circuit of the cartridge to conduct, realizing normal use; when the cartridge is installed on a cigarette rod without anti-counterfeiting function, the delay control unit of the anti-counterfeiting module will delay for a preset duration to conduct the heating circuit of the cartridge after being powered on, and it also supports normal use. While meeting the anti-counterfeiting identification requirements of the cartridge, the compatibility of the cartridge is improved. The cigarette rod is provided with a heating switch and an anti-counterfeiting switch on the two lines connected to the cartridge respectively, which can support the positive connection and reverse connection of the cartridge, expanding the application of the cartridge. The intelligent information is stored in the cartridge, which can interact with the cigarette rod for intelligent information, meeting the development needs of the intelligence of cartridge products.

[0114] It should be understood that Figure 3 only the units related to the present application in the cigarette rod 200 are given exemplarily. The embodiments of the present application only exemplarily illustrate the functions related to the present application. In specific implementation, whether the cigarette rod 200 has other units and other functions, such as the power supply, etc., the embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0115] Next, how the cartridge 100 is applied to a new cigarette rod 200 with anti-counterfeiting function will be described.

[0116] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of another electronic cigarette provided by an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 4 shown, the cigarette rod 200 is connected to the cartridge 100 through connection terminals.

[0117] The cigarette rod 200 includes: a control module 210, a first heating switch S1, a second heating switch S4, a first anti-counterfeiting switch S2, a second anti-counterfeiting switch S3, a third connection terminal 220, a fourth connection terminal 230, and an anti-counterfeiting indication module 260; one end of the first heating switch S1 is connected to the control module 210, one end of the first anti-counterfeiting switch S2 is connected to the control module 210, and the other ends of the first heating switch S1 and the first anti-counterfeiting switch S2 are connected to the third connection terminal 220; the control ends of the first heating switch S1 and the first anti-counterfeiting switch S2 are respectively connected to the control module 210; one end of the second heating switch S4 is connected to the control module 210, one end of the second anti-counterfeiting switch S3 is connected to the control module 210, and the other ends of the second heating switch S4 and the second anti-counterfeiting switch S3 are connected to the fourth connection terminal 230; the control ends of the second heating switch S4 and the second anti-counterfeiting switch S3 are respectively connected to the control module 210; the control module 210 is also connected to the anti-counterfeiting indication module 260.

[0118] The cartridge 100 includes: an anti-counterfeiting module 130, a first switch S0, a heating module 150 which is a heating resistor R1, a first connection terminal 110, a second connection terminal 120, and the anti-counterfeiting module 130 includes a delay control unit 131 and an IO port; the anti-counterfeiting module 130 is connected to the first connection terminal 110 and the second connection terminal 120; the delay control unit 131 is connected to the first switch S0 through the IO port; one end of the first switch S0 is connected to the first connection terminal 110 and the anti-counterfeiting module 130; the other end of the first switch S0 is connected to the heating resistor R1; the other end of the heating resistor R1 is connected to the second connection terminal 120.

[0119] Under the above architecture, the working mode of the electronic cigarette can be any one of: an anti-counterfeiting identification mode and a heating mode.

[0120] Figure 5 This is a schematic state diagram of a working mode of an electronic cigarette provided by an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 5As shown, the electronic cigarette operates in the anti-counterfeiting identification mode, and the arrow direction in the figure indicates the interaction path of the anti-counterfeiting data. When the cartridge 100 is connected to the rod 200, the control module 210 first turns on the first anti-counterfeiting switch S2 and the second anti-counterfeiting switch S3. The control module 210 forms an anti-counterfeiting identification loop with the anti-counterfeiting module 130 through the connection terminals, reads the anti-counterfeiting data stored in the anti-counterfeiting module 130, and verifies the anti-counterfeiting data through the built-in program. For example, the control module 210 can achieve power supply and data communication with the cartridge 100 in a single-wire manner. When the cartridge 100 is correctly connected, the control module 210 can read the anti-counterfeiting data stored in the anti-counterfeiting module 130 through the port connected to the first anti-counterfeiting switch S2; when the cartridge 100 is reversely connected, the control module 210 can read the anti-counterfeiting data stored in the anti-counterfeiting module 130 through the port connected to the second anti-counterfeiting switch S3, which can support the anti-counterfeiting identification of the cartridge 100 and expands the application scenarios of the rod 200 and the cartridge 100.

[0121] In the above process, after the anti-counterfeiting module 130 is powered on, the delay control unit 131 delays for a preset duration, outputs a high-level signal through the IO port, and turns on the first switch S0. It should be noted that for the rod 200 without anti-counterfeiting function, the above anti-counterfeiting identification interaction does not need to be executed. After the rod 200 and the cartridge 100 are connected, the anti-counterfeiting module 130 powers on the delay control unit 131 to delay for a preset duration, outputs a high-level signal through the IO port, and turns on the first switch S0 to activate the cartridge heating loop, and the electronic cigarette heats and works normally.

[0122] Figure 6 It is a state schematic diagram of another working mode of the electronic cigarette provided by the embodiment of the present application. As Figure 6 shown, the electronic cigarette operates in the heating mode, and the arrow direction in the figure indicates the heating loop. The control module 210 can turn on the first heating switch S1 and the second heating switch S4 according to the anti-counterfeiting identification result to supply power to the cartridge 100 and realize the heating and atomization function of the cartridge 100. The specific implementation method is as follows:

[0123] If the anti-counterfeiting identification verification passes, the control module 210 timely turns on the first heating switch S1 and the second heating switch S4. For example, the control module 210 can immediately turn on the first heating switch S1 and the second heating switch S4, or delay for a preset duration to turn on the first heating switch S1 and the second heating switch S4. At this time, the first switch S0 in the cartridge 100 has been turned on by the delay control unit 131, so as Figure 6 shown, the cartridge heating loop is turned on and works. Further, the control module 210 can output indication information indicating that the anti-counterfeiting identification has passed through the anti-counterfeiting indication module 260.

[0124] If the anti-counterfeiting identification verification result fails, the control module 210 can disconnect the first heating switch S1 and the second heating switch S4. Even if the first switch S0 in the cartridge 100 has been controlled to conduct by the delay control unit 131 at this time, since the first heating switch S1 and the second heating switch S4 are disconnected, the cartridge heating circuit still does not start working, thus realizing the anti-counterfeiting function.

[0125] Furthermore, the control module 210 can output indication information representing the failure of anti-counterfeiting identification through the anti-counterfeiting indication module 260. In the above manner, effective anti-counterfeiting prompts can be made.

[0126] In summary, by adding an anti-counterfeiting module in the cartridge and a first switch arranged in the cartridge heating circuit, wherein the anti-counterfeiting module includes a delay control unit. The delay control unit is responsible for controlling the first switch after a certain time after the anti-counterfeiting module is powered on to conduct the cartridge heating circuit. When the cigarette rod is installed on a cigarette rod with anti-counterfeiting function, it can interact with the cigarette rod for anti-counterfeiting identification. After successful identification, the cigarette rod works normally, and at the same time, the cartridge controls the cartridge heating circuit to conduct, realizing normal use; when the cartridge is installed on a cigarette rod without anti-counterfeiting function, the delay control unit in the anti-counterfeiting module will delay for a preset duration to conduct the heating circuit of the cartridge, and it also supports normal use. While meeting the anti-counterfeiting identification requirements of the cartridge, the compatibility of the cartridge is improved.

[0127] Those skilled in the art will readily conceive of other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the utility model disclosed herein. The present application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present application, which follow the general principles of the present application and include known common knowledge or conventional technical means in the technical field not disclosed in the present application. The specification and examples are only regarded as exemplary, and the true scope and spirit of the present application are pointed out by the following claims.

[0128] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the exact structures described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present application is only limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cartridge (100), characterized in that, Comprising: A first connection terminal (110) and a second connection terminal (120) for connecting to a cigarette rod (200); A first switch (140); A heating module (150), the heating module (150) is connected to the first connection terminal (110) and the second connection terminal (120) to form a cartridge heating circuit, and the first switch (140) is arranged in the cartridge heating circuit; An anti-counterfeiting module (130), the anti-counterfeiting module (130) is connected to the first connection terminal (110) and the second connection terminal (120) to form an anti-counterfeiting identification circuit; the anti-counterfeiting module (130) includes a delay control unit (131), the delay control unit (131) is connected to the first switch (140), and the delay control unit (131) is used to delay control the first switch (140) after the anti-counterfeiting module (130) is powered on to turn on the cartridge heating circuit.

2. The cartridge (100) according to claim 1, wherein One end of the first switch (140) is connected to the first connection terminal (110) and the anti-counterfeiting module (130), the other end of the first switch (140) is connected to one end of the heating module (150), and the other end of the heating module (150) is connected to the second connection terminal (120); Or, one end of the first switch (140) is connected to the second connection terminal (120) and the anti-counterfeiting module (130), the other end of the first switch (140) is connected to one end of the heating module (150), and the other end of the heating module (150) is connected to the first connection terminal (110); The control end of the first switch (140) is connected to the delay control unit (131), and the delay control unit (131) is used to delay control the first switch (140) to turn on after the anti-counterfeiting module (130) is powered on to turn on the cartridge heating circuit.

3. The cartridge (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-counterfeiting module (130) has a first input / output port, and the delay control unit (131) is connected to the first switch (140) through the first input / output port.

4. The cartridge (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The first connection terminal (110) and the second connection terminal (120) are conductive contacts.

5. An electronic cigarette, characterized in that, The electronic cigarette includes: the cartridge (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and a cigarette rod (200); the cigarette rod (200) includes: a control module (210), a third connection terminal (220) and a fourth connection terminal (230); The third connection terminal (220) and the fourth connection terminal (230) are used to connect the first connection terminal (110) and the second connection terminal (120) of the cartridge (100); The control module (210) is connected to the third connection terminal (220) and the fourth connection terminal (230), and the control module (210) is used to supply power to the cartridge (100) after the cigarette rod (200) is connected to the cartridge (100).

6. The electronic cigarette according to claim 5, wherein, The cigarette rod (200) further includes: a heating switch module (240); The heating switch module (240) is connected between the control module (210) and the cartridge heating circuit of the cartridge (100); The control module (210) is connected to the control end of the heating switch module (240), and the control module (210) is configured to control the heating switch module (240) to supply power or cut off power to the cartridge heating circuit.

7. The electronic cigarette according to claim 6, wherein, The heating switch module (240) includes: a first heating switch (2401) and a second heating switch (2402); One end of the first heating switch (2401) receives a power supply signal, and the other end of the first heating switch (2401) is connected to the third connection terminal (220); One end of the second heating switch (2402) receives a power supply signal, and the other end of the second heating switch (2402) is connected to the fourth connection terminal (230); the control ends of the first heating switch (2401) and the second heating switch (2402) are connected to the control module (210).

8. The electronic cigarette according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cigarette rod (200) further includes: an anti-counterfeiting switch module (250); The anti-counterfeiting switch module (250) is connected between the control module (210) and the anti-counterfeiting identification circuit of the cartridge (100); The control module (210) is connected to the control end of the anti-counterfeiting switch module (250), and the control module (210) is configured to control the anti-counterfeiting switch module (250) to conduct when performing anti-counterfeiting identification, so as to perform anti-counterfeiting data interaction with the anti-counterfeiting module (130) through the anti-counterfeiting identification circuit.

9. The electronic cigarette according to claim 8, characterized in that, The anti-counterfeiting switch module (250) includes: a first anti-counterfeiting switch (2501) and a second anti-counterfeiting switch (2502); One end of the first anti-counterfeiting switch (2501) is connected to the control module (210), and the other end of the first anti-counterfeiting switch (2501) is connected to the third connection terminal (220); One end of the second anti-counterfeiting switch (2502) is connected to the control module (210), and the other end of the second anti-counterfeiting switch (2502) is connected to the fourth connection terminal (230); the control ends of the first anti-counterfeiting switch (2501) and the second anti-counterfeiting switch (2502) are connected to the control module (210).

10. The electronic cigarette according to any one of claims 6 to 9, characterized in that, The cigarette rod (200) further includes: an anti-counterfeiting indication module (260); The anti-counterfeiting indication module (260) is connected to the control module (210); the control module (210) is configured to indicate the anti-counterfeiting indication module (260) to output identification result information when the anti-counterfeiting identification ends.

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