Electronic cigarette recognition system, cigarette cartridge, cigarette rod and electronic cigarette

Abstract

The utility model provides an electronic cigarette recognition system, a cigarette cartridge, a cigarette rod and an electronic cigarette. Relates to the technical field of electronic cigarettes. The electronic cigarette recognition system comprises an anti-counterfeiting piece and an anti-counterfeiting contact. And the anti-counterfeiting piece is arranged on the smoke cartridge. The cigarette cartridge is provided with a cigarette cartridge butt joint face used for being in butt joint with the cigarette rod. The anti-fake piece is located on the butt joint face of the smoke cartridge. And the anti-counterfeiting contact is arranged on the cigarette rod. The cigarette rod is provided with a cigarette rod butt joint face used for being in butt joint with a cigarette cartridge butt joint face. And the anti-counterfeiting contact is arranged on the butt joint surface of the cigarette rod. Therefore, the anti-fake piece and the anti-fake contact are in direct contact to achieve butt joint, the anti-fake piece and the anti-fake contact which are in butt joint are used for forming an anti-fake loop, and anti-fake identification of the smoke cartridge is achieved. Meanwhile, the anti-fake loop can keep high stability in various environments and is not prone to being affected by the internal space and the external environment, and the possibility of failure of anti-fake recognition is reduced. In addition, the problem that an electronic cigarette anti-counterfeiting loop is complex in processing is solved through the direct butt joint connection mode of the anti-counterfeiting piece and the anti-counterfeiting contact, and the electronic cigarette anti-counterfeiting component has the advantages of being easy to process and low in cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic cigarettes, and in particular to an electronic cigarette identification system, a cigarette cartridge, a cigarette rod, and an electronic cigarette. Background Art

[0002] E-cigarettes consist of a cartridge and a stem. The cartridge holds the e-cigarette's liquid. Since cartridges are consumable, counterfeit cartridges have gradually emerged in the market.

[0003] In the existing technology, there are generally two ways to prevent counterfeiting of cigarette cartridges. One is to use radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to achieve the purpose of identifying the target. The other is to design a PCB board, then attach an encryption chip to the PCB board to form a PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly). The PCBA board is then assembled into the cigarette cartridge. The cigarette rod communicates with the PCBA board through three spring pins to achieve anti-counterfeiting.

[0004] However, existing electronic cigarettes have problems such as poor anti-counterfeiting recognition effect and high cost. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application provides an electronic cigarette identification system, a cigarette cartridge, a cigarette rod and an electronic cigarette, which improve the anti-counterfeiting identification ability of the cigarette cartridge, reduce the production cost of the electronic cigarette, improve the performance of the electronic cigarette, and enhance the user experience.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides an electronic cigarette identification system. The electronic cigarette identification system includes an anti-counterfeiting component and an anti-counterfeiting contact. The anti-counterfeiting component is disposed on a cigarette cartridge. The cigarette cartridge has a cigarette cartridge docking surface for docking with a cigarette rod. The anti-counterfeiting component is disposed on the cigarette cartridge docking surface.

[0007] The anti-counterfeiting contact is provided on the cigarette rod. The cigarette rod has a cigarette rod docking surface for docking with the cigarette cartridge docking surface. The anti-counterfeiting contact is provided on the cigarette rod docking surface. The anti-counterfeiting contact docks with the anti-counterfeiting element to form an anti-counterfeiting circuit.

[0008] In the above-mentioned electronic cigarette identification system, optionally, the anti-counterfeiting component is embedded on the docking surface of the cigarette cartridge.

[0009] In the above-mentioned electronic cigarette identification system, optionally, a mounting groove is provided on the docking surface of the cigarette cartridge, and the anti-counterfeiting component is embedded in the mounting groove.

[0010] In the above-mentioned electronic cigarette identification system, optionally, the surface of the anti-counterfeiting component is not higher than the notch of the installation slot.

[0011] In the above-mentioned electronic cigarette identification system, optionally, an isolation structure is further included.

[0012] The isolation structure is arranged on the cigarette cartridge docking surface and surrounds the anti-counterfeiting component. When the cigarette rod docking surface and the cigarette cartridge docking surface are docked, the isolation structure abuts against the cigarette rod docking surface.

[0013] Alternatively, the isolation structure is provided on the cigarette rod docking surface. When the cigarette rod docking surface and the cigarette cartridge docking surface are docked, the isolation structure abuts against the cigarette cartridge docking surface and surrounds the anti-counterfeiting component.

[0014] The electronic cigarette identification system described above may optionally further include a cartridge heating contact and a cigarette rod heating contact. The cartridge heating contact is disposed on the cartridge interface. The cigarette rod heating contact is disposed on the cigarette rod interface. The cartridge heating contact and the cigarette rod heating contact interface form a heating circuit.

[0015] In the above-mentioned electronic cigarette identification system, optionally, at least two cigarette cartridge heating contacts and at least two cigarette rod heating contacts are provided, and the at least two cigarette cartridge heating contacts are connected to the at least two cigarette rod heating contacts in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0016] In the above-mentioned electronic cigarette identification system, optionally, at least two cigarette cartridge heating contacts are centrally symmetrically distributed on the cigarette cartridge docking surface, and the anti-counterfeiting contact is located at the docking center.

[0017] In the above-mentioned electronic cigarette identification system, optionally, the cigarette cartridge heating contacts include a first heating contact and a second heating contact. The first heating contact and the second heating contact are spaced apart along the first direction. The anti-counterfeiting element is located between the first heating contact and the second heating contact.

[0018] The anti-counterfeiting element is equidistant from the first heating contact and the second heating contact.

[0019] In the above-mentioned electronic cigarette identification system, optionally, a connector is provided on the cigarette cartridge interface, and the connector is located between the first heating contact and the second heating contact.

[0020] The connecting member includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion connects the first heating contact and the second connecting portion. The second connecting portion is located at the symmetry center and forms an anti-counterfeiting member.

[0021] The electronic cigarette identification system may optionally further include a control device. The control device is disposed in the cigarette rod. The anti-counterfeiting contacts and the cigarette rod heating contacts are both connected to the control device.

[0022] When the anti-counterfeiting contact is docked with the anti-counterfeiting piece, the anti-counterfeiting contact, the anti-counterfeiting piece, the first connecting portion, the first heating contact, the cigarette rod heating contact docked with the first heating contact and the control device together form an anti-counterfeiting circuit.

[0023] In the above-mentioned electronic cigarette identification system, optionally, when the cigarette cartridge heating contact and the cigarette rod heating contact are connected, the cigarette cartridge heating contact, the cigarette rod heating contact and the control device together form a heating circuit.

[0024] In the above-mentioned electronic cigarette identification system, optionally, the connecting member further includes a third connecting portion, and the third connecting portion is located between the second connecting portion and the second heating contact.

[0025] In the above-mentioned electronic cigarette identification system, optionally, the anti-counterfeiting component includes an anti-counterfeiting chip.

[0026] In a second aspect, the present application provides a cigarette cartridge. The cigarette cartridge includes an anti-counterfeiting component. The cigarette cartridge has a cigarette cartridge docking surface for docking with a cigarette rod, and the anti-counterfeiting component is located on the cigarette cartridge docking surface.

[0027] The anti-counterfeiting part is used to connect with the anti-counterfeiting contact of the cigarette rod to form an anti-counterfeiting circuit.

[0028] In a third aspect, the present application provides a cigarette rod, wherein the cigarette rod includes an anti-counterfeiting contact, and the cigarette rod has a cigarette rod docking surface for docking with a cigarette cartridge, and the anti-counterfeiting contact is provided on the cigarette rod docking surface.

[0029] The anti-counterfeiting contacts are used to connect with the anti-counterfeiting parts of the cigarette cartridge to form an anti-counterfeiting circuit.

[0030] In a fourth aspect, the present application provides an electronic cigarette, which includes a cigarette cartridge, a cigarette rod, and an electronic cigarette identification system.

[0031] The present application provides an electronic cigarette identification system, a cigarette cartridge, a cigarette rod and an electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette identification system includes an anti-counterfeiting part and an anti-counterfeiting contact. The anti-counterfeiting part is arranged on the cigarette cartridge. The cigarette cartridge has a cigarette cartridge docking surface for docking with the cigarette rod. The anti-counterfeiting part is located on the cigarette cartridge docking surface. The anti-counterfeiting contact is arranged on the cigarette rod. The cigarette rod has a cigarette rod docking surface for docking with the cigarette cartridge docking surface. The anti-counterfeiting contact is arranged on the cigarette rod docking surface. The anti-counterfeiting contact docks with the anti-counterfeiting part to form an anti-counterfeiting circuit. The anti-counterfeiting part and the anti-counterfeiting contact in the electronic cigarette identification system provided by the present application are docked through direct contact. The docked anti-counterfeiting part and anti-counterfeiting contact are used to form an anti-counterfeiting circuit, thereby realizing anti-counterfeiting identification of the cigarette cartridge; at the same time, this anti-counterfeiting circuit can maintain high stability in various environments and is not easily affected by the internal space and the external environment (such as metal, liquid, electromagnetic interference, etc.). Compared with wireless communication, this anti-counterfeiting circuit has a lower failure rate, reducing the possibility of anti-counterfeiting identification failure. At the same time, this anti-counterfeiting circuit avoids complex processing processes, achieving the goals of easy processing, good stability and low cost. In addition, for users, they only need to insert the cigarette cartridge into the cigarette rod, and the electronic cigarette identification system can complete the anti-counterfeiting verification, which has the advantages of simplicity and convenience. The electronic cigarette provided by this application reduces production costs, improves the performance of the electronic cigarette, and enhances the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0033] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic cigarette provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic cigarette cartridge provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of the cigarette rod of the electronic cigarette provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic cigarette cartridge docking surface provided with an isolation structure according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the electrical connections of the electronic cigarette provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0038] Description of reference numerals:

[0039] 100: cigarette cartridge; 110: cigarette cartridge docking surface; 120: isolation structure;

[0040] 200: Cigarette stem; 210: Cigarette stem docking surface;

[0041] 300: Anti-counterfeiting parts;

[0042] 400: anti-counterfeiting contact;

[0043] 500: cigarette cartridge heating contact; 510: first heating contact; 520: second heating contact;

[0044] 600: Cigarette rod heating contact;

[0045] 700: Connecting member; 710: First connecting portion; 720: Second connecting portion; 730: Third connecting portion;

[0046] 800: heating wire; 900: control device; 1000: battery.

[0047] The above drawings illustrate specific embodiments of the present application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and the textual description are not intended to limit the scope of the present application in any way, but rather to illustrate the concepts of the present application to those skilled in the art by reference to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present application, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0049] E-cigarettes are electronic devices that simulate traditional cigarettes, designed to provide a smoking-like experience without the combustion of tobacco. They heat liquid e-liquid to produce vapor, which users inhale to create a similar sensation. Because e-cigarettes heat e-liquid to produce vapor, rather than using a combustion process, they may reduce the user's exposure to harmful substances.

[0050] E-cigarettes consist of a cartridge and a stem. The cartridge carries the core functionality of the e-cigarette: storing and atomizing e-liquid. The quality and design of the cartridge directly impact the user experience. High-quality cartridges typically utilize premium materials and precision manufacturing processes to ensure stable performance and a positive user experience. In the tobacco industry, cartridges are consumables, resulting in a massive daily market demand. Counterfeit cartridges have also become increasingly common, making cartridge anti-counterfeiting crucial for ensuring the quality of e-cigarettes.

[0051] In the prior art, there are generally two ways to prevent counterfeiting of cigarette cartridges. One way to prevent counterfeiting of cigarette cartridges is to use radio frequency identification technology for inductive identification. The principle is to conduct contactless data communication between the reader and the tag to achieve the purpose of identifying the target. Radio frequency identification technology achieves anti-counterfeiting by embedding RFID tags in electronic cigarette cartridges and integrating RFID readers in electronic cigarette devices (such as cigarette rods). Each cigarette cartridge is attached with a unique RFID tag, which contains a unique identification code and other relevant information. The cigarette rod has a built-in RFID reader. When the cigarette cartridge is inserted into the cigarette rod, the reader reads the information in the RFID tag. The information read by the reader is verified through the anti-counterfeiting system built into the cigarette rod or through the cloud server to confirm the authenticity of the cigarette cartridge. The verification result is fed back to the user through the display screen or indicator light of the cigarette rod to confirm whether the cigarette cartridge is genuine.

[0052] However, when using RFID technology for inductive recognition and anti-counterfeiting, the RFID tag and RFID reader not only require space inside the e-cigarette, but also the distance between the RFID tag and reader can affect signal transmission. Furthermore, the angle between the RFID tag and reader can affect signal transmission. Certain angles can cause signal reflection or attenuation, affecting reading quality. Furthermore, extreme temperature and humidity conditions can affect the performance of the RFID tag and reader, leading to unstable recognition. Therefore, using RFID technology for inductive recognition and anti-counterfeiting suffers from spatial limitations and poor recognition stability.

[0053] Another way to prevent counterfeiting of cigarette cartridges is to design a PCB board, then stick the encryption chip on the PCB board, and then assemble the PCB board with the encryption chip into the cigarette cartridge. The cigarette rod communicates and identifies with the PCBA through three spring pins to achieve anti-counterfeiting.

[0054] When using encryption chips and PCB boards to prevent counterfeiting of cigarette cartridges, the encryption chip must first be attached to the PCB board through surface mount technology (SMT) or dual in-line package technology (DIP), and the encryption chip and PCB board form a PCBA board. This process involves multiple steps, and each step requires precise operation and control. The assembly of encryption chips and PCB boards requires high precision, especially the SMT process, which requires sophisticated equipment and technicians. The PCBA board is then assembled inside the cigarette cartridge. After the PCBA board is assembled inside the cigarette cartridge, it can still be disassembled by other means, and counterfeiters can obtain the design of the encryption chip and PCB board for reverse engineering. Therefore, the use of encryption chips and PCB boards to prevent counterfeiting of cigarette cartridges has the problems of complex processing, high cost, and easy disassembly and counterfeiting.

[0055] In view of this, embodiments of the present application provide an electronic cigarette identification system, a cigarette cartridge, a cigarette rod, and an electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette identification system includes an anti-counterfeiting component and an anti-counterfeiting contact. The anti-counterfeiting component is disposed on the cigarette cartridge. The cigarette cartridge has a cigarette cartridge docking surface for docking with the cigarette rod. The anti-counterfeiting component is located on the cigarette cartridge docking surface. The anti-counterfeiting contact is disposed on the cigarette rod. The cigarette rod has a cigarette rod docking surface for docking with the cigarette cartridge docking surface. The anti-counterfeiting contact is disposed on the cigarette rod docking surface. The anti-counterfeiting contact docks with the anti-counterfeiting component to form an anti-counterfeiting circuit. The anti-counterfeiting parts and anti-counterfeiting contacts in the electronic cigarette identification system provided by the present application are directly connected through contact. The connected anti-counterfeiting parts and anti-counterfeiting contacts are used to form an anti-counterfeiting circuit, thereby realizing anti-counterfeiting identification of the cigarette cartridge; at the same time, this anti-counterfeiting circuit can maintain high stability in various environments and is not easily affected by the internal space and external environment (such as metal, liquid, electromagnetic interference, etc.). Compared with wireless communication, this anti-counterfeiting circuit has a lower failure rate, reducing the possibility of anti-counterfeiting identification failure. At the same time, this anti-counterfeiting circuit avoids complex processing procedures, thereby achieving the purposes of easy processing, good stability and low cost.

[0056] In addition, the electronic cigarette identification system provided by this application, by placing anti-counterfeiting components on the docking surface of the cigarette cartridge, is not conducive to disassembly and counterfeiting. Furthermore, for users, simply inserting the cigarette cartridge into the cigarette holder and the electronic cigarette identification system automatically completes the anti-counterfeiting verification, without the need for additional operation steps, which is simple and convenient. The electronic cigarette provided by this application reduces production costs, improves the performance of the electronic cigarette, and enhances the user experience.

[0057] The following specific embodiments describe in detail the technical solution of the present application and how the technical solution of the present application solves the above-mentioned technical problems. The following specific embodiments 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 accompanying drawings.

[0058] Figure 1 The structural diagram of the electronic cigarette provided in the embodiment of the present application is schematically shown.

[0059] In the first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette includes a cigarette cartridge 100, a cigarette rod 200, and an electronic cigarette identification system. Among them, the cigarette cartridge 100 usually contains an atomizer. The atomizer stores tobacco oil. The cigarette cartridge 100 is usually replaceable. When the tobacco oil is exhausted or the performance of the atomizer decreases, the user can easily replace it with a new cigarette cartridge 100. The cigarette rod 200 contains a control device 900 for controlling the operation of the atomizer of the cigarette cartridge 100. When the user smokes, the control device 900 detects the inhalation action and starts the atomizer. The electronic cigarette identification system ensures that the cigarette cartridge 100 and cigarette rod 200 of the electronic cigarette are genuine, preventing the use of counterfeit and inferior products. The existence of the anti-counterfeiting circuit can prevent the use of incompatible or inferior cigarette cartridges 100, reduce safety hazards, and protect the health and safety of users.

[0060] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 As shown, the cigarette holder 200 is provided with a slot, and the cigarette cartridge 100 is provided with a protrusion. When the user needs to use the electronic cigarette, the protrusion on the cigarette cartridge 100 is inserted into the slot, and the electronic cigarette identification system verifies the authenticity of the cigarette cartridge 100. If the electronic cigarette identification system confirms that the cigarette cartridge 100 is authentic, the atomizer in the cigarette cartridge 100 heats the tobacco liquid and converts it into vapor for the user to inhale.

[0061] For example, the cigarette rod 200 may be a hollow shell in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. It is understood that the shape of the cigarette rod 200 can be manufactured according to the use requirements, and this application does not limit the shape of the cigarette rod 200.

[0062] In a second aspect, the present application provides a cigarette cartridge 100. The cigarette cartridge 100 includes an anti-counterfeiting feature 300. The cigarette cartridge 100 has a cigarette cartridge docking surface 110 for docking with a cigarette rod 200. The anti-counterfeiting feature 300 is located on the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110. The anti-counterfeiting feature 300 is configured to dock with anti-counterfeiting contacts 400 of the cigarette rod 200 to form an anti-counterfeiting circuit. The provision of the anti-counterfeiting feature 300 enhances the anti-counterfeiting identification capability of the cigarette cartridge 100.

[0063] In a third aspect, the present application provides a cigarette rod 200. The cigarette rod 200 includes an anti-counterfeiting contact 400. The cigarette rod 200 has a cigarette rod docking surface 210 for docking with a cigarette cartridge 100. The anti-counterfeiting contact 400 is disposed on the cigarette rod docking surface 210. The anti-counterfeiting contact 400 is used to dock with the anti-counterfeiting component 300 of the cigarette cartridge 100 to form an anti-counterfeiting circuit.

[0064] Considering that the cartridge 100 carries the core functions of the electronic cigarette, the electronic cigarette identification system can identify the authenticity of the cartridge 100. The following will introduce the electronic cigarette identification system in detail.

[0065] Figure 2 The structure diagram of the electronic cigarette cartridge 100 provided in an embodiment of the present application is schematically shown. Figure 3The structure diagram of the cigarette rod 200 of the electronic cigarette provided in an embodiment of the present application is schematically shown. Figure 4 The structure diagram of the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110 of the electronic cigarette provided in an embodiment of the present application is schematically shown. Figure 5 The electrical connection diagram of the electronic cigarette provided in the embodiment of the present application is schematically shown.

[0066] Fourthly, refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides an electronic cigarette identification system. The electronic cigarette identification system includes an anti-counterfeiting member 300 and an anti-counterfeiting contact 400. The anti-counterfeiting member 300 is disposed on a cigarette cartridge 100. The cigarette cartridge 100 has a cigarette cartridge docking surface 110 for docking with a cigarette rod 200. The anti-counterfeiting member 300 is disposed on the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110.

[0067] The anti-counterfeiting contact 400 is provided on the cigarette rod 200. The cigarette rod 200 has a cigarette rod docking surface 210 for docking with the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110. The anti-counterfeiting contact 400 is provided on the cigarette rod docking surface 210. The anti-counterfeiting contact 400 docks with the anti-counterfeiting element 300 to form an anti-counterfeiting circuit.

[0068] The anti-counterfeiting part 300 and the anti-counterfeiting contact 400 provided in the embodiment of the present application are directly connected through contact, and the connected anti-counterfeiting part 300 and the anti-counterfeiting contact 400 form part of the anti-counterfeiting circuit, thus realizing the anti-counterfeiting identification of the cigarette cartridge; at the same time, this anti-counterfeiting circuit can maintain high stability in various environments, and is not easily affected by the internal space of the cigarette cartridge 100 and the external environment (such as metal, liquid, electromagnetic interference, etc.). Compared with wireless communications such as RFID, the anti-counterfeiting circuit failure rate of the contact connection method is lower, reducing the possibility of failure of the anti-counterfeiting identification of the electronic cigarette identification system, avoiding the disadvantage that the inductive identification method is susceptible to interference, and realizing stable anti-counterfeiting identification; at the same time, it eliminates the complicated processing process of adding the PCBA motherboard, achieving the purpose of easy processing, good stability and low cost. In addition, by directly setting the anti-counterfeiting part 300 on the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110, it is not conducive to disassembling the forged anti-counterfeiting part 300.

[0069] The electronic cigarette identification system provided in the embodiment of the present application can immediately feedback the verification result after the anti-counterfeiting contact 400 is connected to the anti-counterfeiting part 300, and inform the user whether the cigarette cartridge 100 is genuine, which has the advantage of fast feedback.

[0070] As a feasible implementation, the anti-counterfeiting component 300 includes an anti-counterfeiting chip.

[0071] For example, the anti-counterfeiting element 300 may be an anti-counterfeiting chip. The anti-counterfeiting chip includes an encryption chip or other anti-counterfeiting technology. Each anti-counterfeiting chip can store a unique identification code to ensure the uniqueness and non-replicability of each cigarette cartridge 100. The anti-counterfeiting chip stores preset cigarette cartridge information, which cannot be changed by the user. The cigarette cartridge information in the anti-counterfeiting chip is set before the product leaves the factory. Specifically, it may include the e-liquid flavor, nicotine and salt content, production batch, shelf life, product serial number, security code, encryption code, individual identification code, supplier code, manufacturer code, and place of origin. This cigarette cartridge information can be accessed by the corresponding electronic cigarette control unit.

[0072] Exemplarily, the anti-counterfeiting contact 400 may be a spring pin.

[0073] As a feasible embodiment, the electronic cigarette identification system further includes a control device 900 and a battery 1000. The control device 900 and the battery 1000 are electrically connected and are both disposed in the cigarette rod 200. The control device 900 is used to determine the authenticity of the cigarette cartridge 100 based on the anti-counterfeiting circuit signal.

[0074] For example, when the anti-counterfeiting element 300 and the anti-counterfeiting contact 400 are connected, the control device 900 determines the authenticity of the cigarette cartridge 100. If the control device 900 determines that the cigarette cartridge 100 is genuine, the control device 900 is used to control the operation of the atomizer of the cigarette cartridge 100. When a user uses the electronic cigarette, the control device 900 detects the user's inhalation and activates the atomizer.

[0075] Illustratively, the control device 900 includes a control chip.

[0076] As a feasible implementation, the anti-counterfeiting member 300 is embedded in the cartridge docking surface 110. This makes it more difficult to dismantle and counterfeit the anti-counterfeiting member 300, further enhancing the security of the e-cigarette identification system. Furthermore, embedding the anti-counterfeiting member 300 in the cartridge docking surface 110 ensures a stable connection between the anti-counterfeiting member 300 and the cartridge 100, improving the structural stability of the cartridge 100.

[0077] As a feasible implementation method, a mounting groove is provided on the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110 , and the anti-counterfeiting component 300 is embedded in the mounting groove.

[0078] For example, by embedding the anti-counterfeiting element 300 in the mounting groove, the mounting groove provides additional physical protection for the anti-counterfeiting element 300, preventing the anti-counterfeiting element 300 from being disassembled, tampered with, or damaged. Furthermore, by embedding the anti-counterfeiting element 300 in the mounting groove, its exposure to the external environment is reduced, reducing the risk of moisture, dust, and mechanical wear, thereby improving the reliability and durability of the electronic cigarette identification system.

[0079] Furthermore, by embedding the anti-counterfeiting component 300 in the mounting slot, space utilization can be optimized, making the cartridge 100 design more compact and reducing the volume and weight of the electronic cigarette. Furthermore, the mounting slot can conceal the anti-counterfeiting component 300, making the cartridge 100 more concise and aesthetically pleasing, enhancing the user's visual experience. Furthermore, the embedded structure of the anti-counterfeiting component 300 and the cartridge docking surface 110 can integrate the anti-counterfeiting component 300 with other functional modules (such as power monitoring, temperature control, etc.), improving the functionality and integration of the electronic cigarette identification system.

[0080] As a feasible implementation method, the surface of the anti-counterfeiting part 300 is not higher than the notch of the mounting slot, so as to reduce the chance of the anti-counterfeiting part 300 being exposed to the external environment, reduce the risk of the anti-counterfeiting part 300 being affected by moisture, dust and mechanical wear, avoid damage to the anti-counterfeiting part 300, and thus improve the reliability and durability of the electronic cigarette identification system.

[0081] In some embodiments, the surface of the anti-counterfeiting element 300 is flush with the plane of the notch of the mounting slot. In this way, the anti-counterfeiting element 300 is completely embedded in the mounting slot, and the surface of the anti-counterfeiting element 300 is flush with the notch. This mounting slot provides security protection for the anti-counterfeiting element 300, reduces its exposure to the external environment, and reduces the risk of moisture, dust, and mechanical wear, thereby improving the reliability and durability of the electronic cigarette identification system.

[0082] In other embodiments, the surface of the security element 300 is lower than the plane of the mounting slot's notch. This allows the security element 300 to be fully embedded in the mounting slot, providing security protection for the security element 300. Furthermore, this assembly method, in which the surface of the security element 300 is lower than the plane of the mounting slot's notch, reduces assembly requirements for the security element 300 and the mounting slot. During assembly, only the surface of the security element 300 needs to be lower than the plane of the mounting slot's notch. This helps increase the assembly rate of the security element 300 and the cigarette cartridge 100, enabling standardized and scaled production, spreading fixed costs, and reducing the manufacturing cost of a single cigarette cartridge 100.

[0083] As a feasible implementation method, refer to Figure 4As shown, the electronic cigarette identification system further includes an isolation structure 120. The isolation structure 120 is disposed on the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110 and surrounds the anti-counterfeiting element 300. When the cigarette rod docking surface 210 and the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110 are docked, the isolation structure 120 abuts against the cigarette rod docking surface 210.

[0084] When the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110 and the cigarette rod docking surface 210 are in contact, that is, when the cigarette cartridge 100 is inserted into the slot of the cigarette rod 200, the isolation structure 120 and the cigarette rod docking surface 210 are in contact, so that the anti-counterfeiting part 300 is in the cavity formed by the isolation structure 120 and the cigarette rod docking surface 210, reducing the direct contact between the anti-counterfeiting part 300 and the external environment, and reducing the risk of the anti-counterfeiting part 300 being affected by moisture, dust and mechanical wear, thereby improving the reliability and durability of the electronic cigarette identification system.

[0085] In some embodiments, the isolation structure 120 is provided on the cigarette rod docking surface 210. When the cigarette rod docking surface 210 and the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110 are docked, the isolation structure 120 abuts against the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110 and surrounds the anti-counterfeiting component 300. When the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110 and the cigarette rod docking surface 210 abut, that is, when the cigarette cartridge 100 is inserted into the slot of the cigarette rod 200, the isolation structure 120 and the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110 abut, so that the anti-counterfeiting component 300 is in the cavity formed by the isolation structure 120 and the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110, reducing direct contact between the anti-counterfeiting component 300 and the external environment, reducing the risk of the anti-counterfeiting component 300 being exposed to moisture, dust and mechanical wear, thereby improving the reliability and durability of the electronic cigarette identification system.

[0086] For example, the isolation structure 120 may be an isolation protrusion and may be made of a material with good sealing effect, such as silicone or plastic.

[0087] For example, the isolation structure 120 may surround the outer periphery of the mounting groove, and the isolation structure 120 and the cigarette cartridge 100 form an isolation space.

[0088] Exemplarily, the isolation structure 120 may also be located in the installation groove and surround the anti-counterfeiting component 300 .

[0089] As a feasible embodiment, the electronic cigarette identification system further includes a cartridge heating contact 500 and a cigarette rod heating contact 600. The cartridge heating contact 500 is disposed on the cartridge docking surface 110. The cigarette rod heating contact 600 is disposed on the cigarette rod docking surface 210. The cartridge heating contact 500 and the cigarette rod heating contact 600 dock to form a heating circuit.

[0090] For example, an atomizer is provided in the cigarette cartridge 100, and a heating wire 800 is provided in the atomizer. The heating wire 800 is located in the heating circuit. After the cigarette cartridge 100 is inserted into the cigarette rod 200, that is, after the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110 and the cigarette rod docking surface 210 are in contact, the anti-counterfeiting contacts 400 and the anti-counterfeiting part 300 directly contact the part forming the anti-counterfeiting circuit, the anti-counterfeiting circuit is turned on, and the control device 900 judges the authenticity of the cigarette cartridge 100 based on the signal of the anti-counterfeiting circuit. When the control device 900 determines that the cigarette cartridge 100 is a genuine cigarette cartridge, the control device 900 is used to control the operation of the atomizer of the cigarette cartridge 100. At this time, the heating circuit is turned on, and the cigarette cartridge heating contact 500 located on the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110 and the cigarette rod heating contact 600 located on the cigarette rod docking surface 210 are electrically connected. Current passes through the heating wire 800 located in the heating circuit, and the heating wire 800 atomizes the tobacco oil in the cigarette cartridge 100.

[0091] As a feasible implementation, the anti-counterfeiting contacts 400 and the cigarette rod heating contacts 600 are both connected to the control device 900. Thus, when the cigarette cartridge 100 and the cigarette rod 200 are docked, the anti-counterfeiting contacts 400 and the cigarette rod heating contacts 600 on the cigarette rod 200 form part of the anti-counterfeiting circuit. The anti-counterfeiting member 300 and the cigarette rod heating contacts 500 on the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110 form another part of the anti-counterfeiting circuit. The control device 900 determines the authenticity of the cigarette cartridge 100 based on the signals from the anti-counterfeiting circuit.

[0092] As a feasible implementation method, when the cigarette cartridge heating contact 500 and the cigarette rod heating contact 600 are docked, the cigarette cartridge heating contact 500, the cigarette rod heating contact 600 and the control device 900 together form a heating circuit. In this way, the current flowing out of the battery 1000 flows to the cigarette rod heating contact 600, the cigarette cartridge heating contact 500, the heating wire 800 in sequence, and then flows back to the battery 1000 through another cigarette cartridge heating contact 500 and the cigarette rod heating contact 600. Among them, the heating wire 800 is the core component of the atomizer. When the current in the heating circuit passes through the heating wire 800, it will quickly heat up, heating the tobacco liquid and converting it into vapor for the user to use.

[0093] As a feasible implementation, at least two of the cigarette cartridge heating contacts 500 and the cigarette rod heating contacts 600 are provided, and the at least two cigarette cartridge heating contacts 500 and the at least two cigarette rod heating contacts 600 are docked in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0094] In some embodiments, reference Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, there are two cartridge heating contacts 500 and two rod heating contacts 600. The two cartridge heating contacts 500 and the two rod heating contacts 600 are connected in a one-to-one correspondence. This ensures efficient current transmission in the heating circuit, thereby heating the e-liquid in the atomizer of the cartridge 100. Furthermore, the contact-type contact method simplifies the heating circuit structure and reduces manufacturing costs.

[0095] For example, the cigarette cartridge heating contact 500 may be a spring pin, and the cigarette rod heating contact 600 may be a spring pin.

[0096] As a feasible implementation, at least two cigarette cartridge heating contacts 500 are centrally symmetrically distributed on the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110. The anti-counterfeiting contact 400 is located at the docking center.

[0097] For example, when the cigarette rod 200 is a hollow shell in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped, when the two cigarette cartridge heating contacts 500 are distributed symmetrically on the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110, the cigarette cartridge 100 or the cigarette rod 200 is rotated 180° (flipped) around its center line (a straight line passing vertically through the center position of the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110 or a straight line passing vertically through the center position of the cigarette rod docking surface 210) for reverse connection. In this docking state, the cigarette cartridge 100 and the cigarette rod 200 can still each achieve corresponding electrical connections, the heating circuit can also heat the heating wire 800, and the anti-counterfeiting circuit is still conductive. In this way, the structure of the anti-counterfeiting contact 400 located at the docking center ensures that the authenticity of the cigarette cartridge 100 information and the heating circuit can be determined regardless of whether the cigarette cartridge 100 is inserted forward or reversely. In this way, the anti-counterfeiting contact 400 is located in the middle of the cigarette cartridge heating contact 500, the structure is symmetrical, and it fully supports the forward and reverse connection function of the cigarette cartridge 100.

[0098] In some embodiments, the two cartridge heating contacts 500 are located along the cartridge docking surface 110. Figure 2 The two cigarette rod heating contacts 600 are arranged in sequence and spaced apart along the X direction shown. The two cigarette rod heating contacts 600 are arranged in sequence and spaced apart along the same X direction on the cigarette rod abutting surface 210.

[0099] In other embodiments, the two cartridge heating contacts 500 are located along the cartridge docking surface 110. Figure 2 The two cigarette rod heating contacts 600 are arranged in sequence and spaced apart along the same Y direction on the cigarette rod abutting surface 210 .

[0100] It is understandable that when the cigarette rod 200 is a hollow cylindrical shell, the above beneficial effects can also be achieved.

[0101] As a feasible implementation method, refer to Figure 2As shown, the cigarette cartridge heating contact 500 includes a first heating contact 510 and a second heating contact 520. The first heating contact 510 and the second heating contact 520 are spaced apart along a first direction. Figure 2 The Y direction is shown in the figure. The anti-counterfeiting element 300 is located between the first heating contact 510 and the second heating contact 520. The anti-counterfeiting element 300 is equidistant from the first heating contact 510 and the second heating contact 520. By arranging the first heating contact 510, the anti-counterfeiting element 300, and the second heating contact 520 at equal distances, when the cigarette cartridge 100 is rotated 180° and inserted backward, the first heating contact 510 and the second heating contact 520, although in reversed positions, can still connect to the cigarette rod heating contact 600, forming part of the heating circuit.

[0102] As a feasible implementation, a connecting member 700 is provided on the cigarette cartridge docking surface 110 . The connecting member 700 is located between the first heating contact 510 and the second heating contact 520 .

[0103] The connecting member 700 includes a first connecting portion 710 and a second connecting portion 720. The first connecting portion 710 connects the first heating contact 510 and the second connecting portion 720. The second connecting portion 720 is located at the symmetrical center and forms the anti-counterfeiting member 300.

[0104] For example, the connector 700 may be an anti-counterfeiting chip. The anti-counterfeiting chip includes a first solder pad, a second solder pad, and a third solder pad spaced sequentially. The first connector 710 may be the first solder pad, and the second connector 720 may be the second solder pad. Both the first and second solder pads are located on the cartridge interface 110. The second solder pad forms the anti-counterfeiting element 300.

[0105] When the first pad is connected to the cigarette rod heating contact 600, the second pad is connected to the anti-counterfeiting contact 400, so that the anti-counterfeiting circuit is in a conductive state. The control device 900 can determine the authenticity of the cigarette cartridge 100 based on the signal of the anti-counterfeiting circuit.

[0106] As a feasible embodiment, when the anti-counterfeiting contact 400 is docked with the anti-counterfeiting member 300, the anti-counterfeiting contact 400, the anti-counterfeiting member 300, the first connecting portion 710, the first heating contact 510, the cigarette rod heating contact 600 docked with the first heating contact 510, and the control device 900 together form an anti-counterfeiting circuit. In this way, the control device 900, the anti-counterfeiting contact 400, the anti-counterfeiting member 300, the first connecting portion 710, the first heating contact 510, and the cigarette rod heating contact 600 corresponding to the first heating contact 510 form an anti-counterfeiting circuit, and the control device 900 can determine the authenticity of the cigarette cartridge 100 based on the signal of the anti-counterfeiting circuit.

[0107] As a feasible implementation, the connector 700 further includes a third connecting portion 730 , which is located between the second connecting portion 720 and the second heating contact 520 .

[0108] For example, the third connection portion 730 may be a third pad, and the third connection portion 730 is an NC pin. An NC pin, or "not connected" pin, refers to a chip pin that has no specific function during design or does not need to be connected to any external circuit under specific usage conditions. It is reserved for the subsequent addition of new functions.

[0109] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the application disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present application that follow the general principles of the present application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present application are indicated by the following claims.

[0110] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the exact structure described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electronic cigarette identification system, characterized in that: include: An anti-counterfeiting component (300) is provided on a cigarette cartridge (100), wherein the cigarette cartridge (100) has a cigarette cartridge docking surface (110) for docking with a cigarette rod (200), and the anti-counterfeiting component (300) is located on the cigarette cartridge docking surface (110); an anti-counterfeiting contact (400) provided on the cigarette rod (200), the cigarette rod (200) having a cigarette rod docking surface (210) for docking with the cigarette cartridge docking surface (110), the anti-counterfeiting contact (400) being provided on the cigarette rod docking surface (210); The anti-counterfeiting contact (400) is connected to the anti-counterfeiting component (300) to form an anti-counterfeiting loop.

2. The electronic cigarette identification system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-counterfeiting component (300) is embedded on the cigarette cartridge docking surface (110).

3. The electronic cigarette identification system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cigarette cartridge docking surface (110) is provided with a mounting groove, and the anti-counterfeiting component (300) is embedded in the mounting groove.

4. The electronic cigarette identification system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The surface of the anti-counterfeiting component (300) is not higher than the notch of the installation slot.

5. The electronic cigarette identification system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: Also included is an isolation structure (120); The isolation structure (120) is provided on the cigarette cartridge docking surface (110) and surrounds the anti-counterfeiting component (300); when the cigarette rod docking surface (210) and the cigarette cartridge docking surface (110) are docked, the isolation structure (120) abuts against the cigarette rod docking surface (210); Alternatively, the isolation structure (120) is provided on the cigarette rod docking surface (210), and when the cigarette rod docking surface (210) and the cigarette cartridge docking surface (110) are docked, the isolation structure (120) abuts against the cigarette cartridge docking surface (110) and surrounds the anti-counterfeiting component (300).

6. The electronic cigarette identification system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The device further comprises a cigarette cartridge heating contact (500) and a cigarette rod heating contact (600), wherein the cigarette cartridge heating contact (500) is arranged on the cigarette cartridge docking surface (110), and the cigarette rod heating contact (600) is arranged on the cigarette rod docking surface (210); the cigarette cartridge heating contact (500) and the cigarette rod heating contact (600) are docked to form a heating circuit.

7. The electronic cigarette identification system according to claim 6, characterized in that: At least two of the cigarette cartridge heating contacts (500) and the cigarette rod heating contacts (600) are provided, and the at least two cigarette cartridge heating contacts (500) and the at least two cigarette rod heating contacts (600) are docked in a one-to-one correspondence.

8. The electronic cigarette identification system according to claim 7, characterized in that: At least two of the cigarette cartridge heating contacts (500) are centrally symmetrically distributed on the cigarette cartridge docking surface (110), and the anti-counterfeiting contact (400) is located at the docking center.

9. The electronic cigarette identification system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The cigarette cartridge heating contact (500) comprises a first heating contact (510) and a second heating contact (520), wherein the first heating contact (510) and the second heating contact (520) are spaced apart along a first direction, and the anti-counterfeiting element (300) is located between the first heating contact (510) and the second heating contact (520); The anti-counterfeiting element (300) is equidistant from the first heating contact (510) and the second heating contact (520).

10. The electronic cigarette identification system according to claim 9, characterized in that: A connecting piece (700) is provided on the cigarette cartridge docking surface (110), and the connecting piece (700) is located between the first heating contact (510) and the second heating contact (520); The connecting member (700) comprises a first connecting portion (710) and a second connecting portion (720), wherein the first connecting portion (710) connects the first heating contact (510) and the second connecting portion (720); the second connecting portion (720) is located at the symmetrical center and forms an anti-counterfeiting member (300).

11. The electronic cigarette identification system according to claim 10, characterized in that: It also includes a control device (900), the control device (900) being arranged in the cigarette rod (200), and the anti-counterfeiting contact (400) and the cigarette rod heating contact (600) being connected to the control device (900); When the anti-counterfeiting contact (400) is docked with the anti-counterfeiting part (300), the anti-counterfeiting contact (400), the anti-counterfeiting part (300), the first connecting portion (710), the first heating contact (510), the cigarette rod heating contact (600) docked with the first heating contact (510), and the control device (900) together form the anti-counterfeiting circuit.

12. The electronic cigarette identification system according to claim 11, characterized in that: When the cigarette cartridge heating contact (500) and the cigarette rod heating contact (600) are docked, the cigarette cartridge heating contact (500), the cigarette rod heating contact (600) and the control device (900) together form the heating circuit.

13. The electronic cigarette identification system according to claim 10, characterized in that: The connecting member (700) further includes a third connecting portion (730), and the third connecting portion (730) is located between the second connecting portion (720) and the second heating contact (520).

14. The electronic cigarette identification system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The anti-counterfeiting component (300) includes an anti-counterfeiting chip.

15. A cigarette cartridge (100), characterized in that: The cigarette cartridge (100) comprises an anti-counterfeiting component (300), the cigarette cartridge (100) has a cigarette cartridge docking surface (110) for docking with a cigarette rod (200), and the anti-counterfeiting component (300) is located on the cigarette cartridge docking surface (110); The anti-counterfeiting component (300) is used to connect with the anti-counterfeiting contact (400) of the cigarette rod (200) to form an anti-counterfeiting loop.

16. A cigarette rod (200), characterized in that: The cigarette rod (200) comprises an anti-counterfeiting contact (400), the cigarette rod (200) has a cigarette rod docking surface (210) for docking with a cigarette cartridge (100), and the anti-counterfeiting contact (400) is arranged on the cigarette rod docking surface (210); The anti-counterfeiting contact (400) is used to connect with the anti-counterfeiting component (300) of the cigarette cartridge (100) to form an anti-counterfeiting loop.

17. An electronic cigarette, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cigarette cartridge (100), a cigarette rod (200) and an electronic cigarette identification system according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

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