Wireless charging holster and method for aerosol provision system and aerosol provision system

Abstract

The present application discloses a wireless charging holster, a charging method for an aerosol provision system and an aerosol provision system The wireless charging holster comprises: a non-metallic protective housing, which comprises a first housing, the interior of the first housing defines an accommodation space for accommodating the aerosol provision device; a wireless charging unit positioned on the protective housing, configured to couple with an external wireless charging device for wireless charging; an electrical connector, configured to transfer the power from the wireless charging unit to the aerosol provision device that is in contact with it for electrical connection. Based on the embodiments of this application, the charging of the aerosol provision device can be achieved without the need for frequent plugging and unplugging of the electrical connector, simplifying the charging process and extending the service life of the electrical connector. Furthermore, it enhances the stability of the charging process. The wireless charging holster functions as a protective holster for the aerosol provision device, providing dual functionality and reducing costs. Additionally, this solution can be applied to existing aerosol provision devices currently in production and use.

Description

[0001] Wireless Charging Holster and Method for Aerosol Provision System and Aerosol Provision System

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the field of aerosol provision technology, particularly to a wireless charging holster and method for an aerosol provision system and an aerosol provision system.

[0004] Background

[0005] The aerosol provision device refers to a device that contains aerosolgenerating material and generates aerosol for user to puff through heating rather than burning the aerosol-generating material (e.g., tobacco).

[0006] The aerosol provision device typically includes a housing, an atomizer installed within the housing, a power source, and a controller. The power source supplies electricity to the atomizer under the control of the controller. The atomizer heats the aerosol-generating material inside the housing upon being powered, generating aerosol. The power source can be a rechargeable battery.

[0007] Currently, most aerosol provision devices are small in size (making it difficult to install wireless charging coils) or have metallic housings (which interfere with wireless charging). These limitations make it challenging to use wireless charging technology to charge the power source of aerosol provision devices. As a result, existing aerosol provision devices still rely on wired charging technology for recharging. However, wired charging technology presents at least the following issues:

[0008] With wired charging, USB connectors must be plugged and unplugged for each charging session, which is cumbersome. Moreover, the USB connectors have a limited lifespan. Prolonged use may lead to unstable charging. Due to the small size of aerosol provision devices, their power sources are also relatively small, resulting in limited battery capacity. Since aerosol provision devices are used frequently, they require frequent charging. This exacerbates the issues of cumbersome operation and unstable charging associated with wired charging.

[0009] Furthermore, even if wireless charging technology could be applied to aerosol provision devices, addressing the challenge of wirelessly charging already-produced and in-use aerosol provision devices (which employ wired charging technology) remains an unresolved issue.

[0010] Summary

[0011] The present application aims to address at least one of the technical problems in the prior art. To this end, the application discloses a wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, a charging method, and an aerosol provision system, to resolve at least one of the issues in the prior art, such as the cumbersome operation and unstable charging associated with wired charging of aerosol provision devices, or the difficulty of enabling wireless charging for already-produced and in-use aerosol provision devices (that use wired charging technology).

[0012] In the first aspect, the present application discloses a wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the aerosol provision system comprises an aerosol provision device and the wireless charging holster, characterized in that, the wireless charging holster comprises: a non-metallic protective housing, which comprises a first housing, the interior of the first housing defines an accommodation space for accommodating the aerosol provision device; a wireless charging unit positioned on the protective housing, configured to couple with an external wireless charging device for wireless charging; an electrical connector, configured to transfer the power from the wireless charging unit to the aerosol provision device that is in contact with it for electrical connection.

[0013] In the embodiments of the present application, the wireless charging holster may be used in conjunction with the aerosol provision device, forming an integrated aerosol provision system. The wireless charging holster may obtain power wirelessly from an external wireless charging source and may transfer the power to the aerosol provision device through an electrical connector. Once connected, the electrical connector may become part of the integrated system, eliminating the need for plugging and unplugging during each charging session. This approach simplifies the charging operation, reduces the risk of wear on the electrical connector caused by repeated plug-and-play, and enhances the charging stability of the aerosol provision device. Additionally, the wireless charging holster also serves as a protective holster for the aerosol provision device, offering dual functionality and reducing costs. Furthermore, this solution does not require any structural modifications to the original aerosol provision device, making it applicable to already-produced and in-use aerosol provision devices.

[0014] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the wireless charging holster may further comprise one or more magnetic shielding elements, used to create a magnetic field barrier between the wireless charging unit and the aerosol provision device. Considering that some structural components of the aerosol provision device may be made of metallic materials, the embodiments of the present application incorporate magnetic shielding elements in the wireless charging holster to reduce the interference with wireless charging.

[0015] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the one or more magnetic shielding elements may be the first housing; and / or, the one or more magnetic shielding elements may be integrated into the first housing; and / or, the one or more magnetic shielding elements may be positioned between the wireless charging unit and the first housing; and / or, the one or more magnetic shielding elements may be positioned between the first housing and the aerosol provision device.

[0016] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the wireless charging holster further comprises a circuit board positioned on the protective housing; the circuit board is electrically connected to the wireless charging unit; the electrical connector, electrically connected to the circuit board to transfer the power from the wireless charging unit to the aerosol provision device that is in contact with it.

[0017] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the wireless charging holster further comprises a circuit board mounting bracket, which provides a placement space for placing the circuit board, and the mounting bracket is equipped with a first opening for the electrical connector to be inserted into this space.

[0018] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the surface of the protective housing that connects with the wireless charging unit is equipped with a positioning structure adapted to the shape of the wireless charging unit.

[0019] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the positioning structure is formed by a recessed part on the surface of the protective housing.

[0020] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the protective housing and the wireless charging unit may be releasably connected together by at least one of the following methods: bonding, snap-fit, or bolting.

[0021] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the wireless charging holster may further comprise a protective cover, used to cover and protect the wireless charging unit.

[0022] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the wireless charging unit may be selected from at least one of the following types: electromagnetic induction charging unit, radio frequency charging unit, and electromagnetic resonance charging unit.

[0023] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the wireless charging unit may be a coil.

[0024] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the protective housing may comprise a top end, a bottom end, and a circumferential side wall extending between the top end and the bottom end; the top end may have a second opening set for the mouthpiece of the aerosol provision device to protrude.

[0025] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the electrical connector is positioned at the bottom end of the protective housing, to achieve electrical connection with the aerosol provision device through the bottom end of the device; or, the electrical connector is positioned on the circumferential side wall of the protective housing, to achieve electrical connection with the aerosol provision device through the circumferential side wall of the device.

[0026] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the electrical connector may be a USB-type connector.

[0027] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the protective housing may be equipped with a third opening for inserting the aerosol provision device; the third opening is positioned at the top end and / or on the circumferential side wall.

[0028] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the electrical connector is positioned to face towards the third opening.

[0029] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the protective housing may have a fourth opening to provide access to the control switch of the aerosol provision device.

[0030] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the protective housing may have a fifth opening to allow the air inlet of the aerosol provision device to communicate with the exterior.

[0031] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the fifth opening is configured as a user force application port or as a disassembly port. In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the wireless charging unit may be releasably connected to the inner circumferential wall or outer circumferential wall of the first housing.

[0032] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the protective housing may further comprises a second housing that is sleeved around the outside of the first housing.

[0033] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the wireless charging unit may be releasably connected to the inner circumferential wall or outer circumferential wall of the first housing; or, the wireless charging unit may be releasably connected to the inner circumferential wall or outer circumferential wall of the second housing; or, a portion of the wireless charging unit may be releasably connected to the outer circumferential wall of the first housing and the inner circumferential wall of the second housing.

[0034] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the first housing and the second housing may be releasably connected together.

[0035] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the first housing and the second housing may be releasably connected together by at least one of the following methods: bonding, snap-fit, bolting, or pressure connection.

[0036] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the hardness of the first housing is greater than the hardness of the second housing; the wireless charging unit may be releasably connected to the outer circumferential wall of the first housing.

[0037] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the material of the first housing may comprise at least one of plastic, fabric, leather, or silicone; and / or; the material of the second housing may comprise at least one of plastic, fabric, leather, or silicone.

[0038] In the second aspect, the present application discloses a wireless charging method for an aerosol provision system, the aerosol provision system comprises an aerosol provision device and a wireless charging holster, the method comprises: wirelessly charging any of the wireless charging holster as described in the first aspect; the wireless charging holster is configured to connect with external wireless charging devices to receive electrical power; using the electrical connector of the wireless charging holster to make electrical contact with the aerosol provision device positioned within the wireless charging holster to transfer the power received through wireless charging from the wireless charging holster to the aerosol provision device.

[0039] In the second aspect, the present application discloses an aerosol provision system, the system comprises: the wireless charging holster described in the first aspect, having the accommodation space for accommodating the aerosol provision device; the aerosol provision device, positioned within the accommodation space of the wireless charging holster; and an article is positioned within the aerosol provision device, the article comprises aerosol generating material. In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the protective housing may be equipped with a third opening for the insertion of the aerosol provision device, and the third opening is positioned on the top and / or the circumferential side wall; and / or; the protective housing may be equipped with a fourth opening, and the control switch of the aerosol provision device is exposed at the fourth opening; and / or; the protective housing may be equipped with a fifth opening to allow the air inlet of the aerosol provision device to communicate with the exterior.

[0040] In one embodiment of the aforementioned wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, when the protective housing is equipped with the third opening, the aerosol provision device is electrically connected to the electrical connector in the direction through the third opening; and / or; when the protective housing is equipped with the fifth opening, the aerosol provision device has a detachably connected cleaning cover, the cleaning cover is equipped with an air inlet, the fifth opening is configured as a detachable port, which is to facilitate the removal of the cleaning cover through the fifth opening.

[0041] In the embodiments of the present application, the wireless charging holster is used to receive and accommodate the aerosol provision device and is used in connection with the aerosol provision device, forming an integrated aerosol provision system. The system as a whole utilizes the wireless charging holster to achieve wireless charging between the system and the external wireless charging device, thereby obtaining power. The power acquired by the wireless charging holster is transferred to the aerosol provision device through wired charging via the electrical connector, realizing internal wired charging within the system. Once connected, the electrical connector becomes part of the system as a whole, eliminating the need for repeated plugging and unplugging during each charging session. This simplifies the charging process, reduces the risk of shortened connector lifespan due to frequent plugging and unplugging, and enhances the stability of the charging process for the aerosol provision device. Additionally, the wireless charging holster also serves as a protective casing for the aerosol provision device, offering dual functionality and reducing overall costs. Moreover, this approach does not require structural modifications to the original aerosol provision device, making it applicable to aerosol provision devices already in production and use.

[0042] Additional aspects and advantages of the application will be partially described in the following description, some will become apparent from the following description, and others may be learned through the practice of the application.

[0043] Brief Description of the Drawings

[0044] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the disclosed content of the present application will become more understandable. It is easily understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are only for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Moreover, similar numbers in the figures are used to represent similar components, among which:

[0045] Figure 1 is an exploded view of one embodiment of the wireless charging holster in the present application;

[0046] Figure 2 is a partial exploded view of the structure of the wireless charging holster shown in Figure 1;

[0047] Figure 3 is an exploded view of another embodiment of the wireless charging holster in the present application;

[0048] Figure 4 illustrates a structural diagram of an aerosol provision system that comprises the wireless charging holster 10 shown in Figures 1-2;

[0049] Figure 5 is a partial structural diagram of the aerosol provision system shown in Figure 4;

[0050] Figure 6 is a power transmission diagram of the aerosol provision system in Figure 4;

[0051] Figure 7 is a flowchart of the charging method for the aerosol provision system in the present application.

[0052] The references in the figures are as follows: 10: Wireless charging holster; 100: Protective housing; 101 : First housing; 1011: Accommodation space; 1012: First positioning structure; 102: Second housing; 106: Second opening; 107: Third opening; 108: Fourth opening; 109: Fifth opening; 110: Wireless charging unit; 120: Electrical connector; 130: Protective cover; 131: Second positioning structure; 140: Magnetic shielding element; 150: Circuit board; 161 : Bracket body; 162: Cover body; 163: First opening; 20: Aerosol provision system; 30: Aerosol provision device; 310: Mouthpiece; 320: Air inlet; 321: Cleaning cover; 330: Control switch; 340: Charging port; 350: Power source.

[0053] Detailed Description

[0054] The following describes some embodiments of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only for explaining the technical principles of the present application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0055] As used herein, the term “delivery system” is intended to encompass systems that deliver at least one substance to a user in use, and includes: combustible aerosol provision systems, such as cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars, and tobacco for pipes or for roll-your-own or for make-your-own cigarettes (whether based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, tobacco substitutes or other smokable material); non-combustible aerosol provision systems that release compounds from an aerosol-generating material without combusting the aerosol-generating material, such as electronic cigarettes, tobacco heating products, and hybrid systems to generate aerosol using a combination of aerosol-generating materials; and aerosol-free delivery systems that deliver the at least one substance to a user orally, nasally, transdermally or in another way without forming an aerosol, including but not limited to, lozenges, gums, patches, articles comprising inhalable powders, and oral products such as oral tobacco which includes snus or moist snuff, wherein the at least one substance may or may not comprise nicotine.

[0056] According to the present disclosure, a “combustible” aerosol provision system is one where a constituent aerosol-generating material of the aerosol provision system (or component thereof) is combusted or burned during use in order to facilitate delivery of at least one substance to a user.

[0057] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a combustible aerosol provision system, such as a system selected from the group consisting of a cigarette, a cigarillo and a cigar.

[0058] In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to a component for use in a combustible aerosol provision system, such as a filter, a filter rod, a filter segment, a tobacco rod, a spill, an aerosol-modifying agent release component such as a capsule, a thread, or a bead, or a paper such as a plug wrap, a tipping paper or a cigarette paper.

[0059] According to the present disclosure, a “non-combustible” aerosol provision system is one where a constituent aerosol-generating material of the aerosol provision system (or component thereof) is not combusted or burned in order to facilitate delivery of at least one substance to a user.

[0060] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a non-combustible aerosol provision system, such as a powered non-combustible aerosol provision system.

[0061] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol provision system is an electronic cigarette, also known as a vaping device or electronic nicotine delivery system (END), although it is noted that the presence of nicotine in the aerosol-generating material is not a requirement.

[0062] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol provision system is an aerosol-generating material heating system, also known as a heat-not-burn system. An example of such a system is a tobacco heating system.

[0063] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol provision system is a hybrid system to generate aerosol using a combination of aerosolgenerating materials, one or a plurality of which may be heated. Each of the aerosol-generating materials may be, for example, in the form of a solid, liquid or gel and may or may not contain nicotine. In some embodiments, the hybrid system comprises a liquid or gel aerosol-generating material and a solid aerosol-generating material. The solid aerosol-generating material may comprise, for example, tobacco or a non-tobacco product.

[0064] Typically, the non-combustible aerosol provision system may comprise a non-combustible aerosol provision device and a consumable for use with the non-combustible aerosol provision device.

[0065] In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to consumables comprising aerosol-generating material and configured to be used with non-combustible aerosol provision devices. These consumables are sometimes referred to as articles throughout the disclosure.

[0066] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol provision system, such as a non-combustible aerosol provision device thereof, may comprise a power source and a controller. The power source may, for example, be an electric power source or an exothermic power source. In some embodiments, the exothermic power source comprises a carbon substrate which may be energised so as to distribute power in the form of heat to an aerosolgenerating material or to a heat transfer material in proximity to the exothermic power source.

[0067] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol provision system may comprise an area for receiving the consumable, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generation area, a housing, a mouthpiece, a filter and / or an aerosolmodifying agent.

[0068] In some embodiments, the consumable for use with the non-combustible aerosol provision device may comprise aerosol-generating material, an aerosol-generating material storage area, an aerosol-generating material transfer component, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generation area, a housing, a wrapper, a filter, a mouthpiece, and / or an aerosol-modifying agent.

[0069] In some embodiments, the delivery system is an aerosol-free delivery system that delivers at least one substance to a user orally, nasally, transdermally or in another way without forming an aerosol, including but not limited to, lozenges, gums, patches, articles comprising inhalable powders, and oral products such as oral tobacco which includes snus or moist snuff, wherein the at least one substance may or may not comprise nicotine.

[0070] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered may be an aerosolgenerating material or a material that is not intended to be aerosolised. As appropriate, either material may comprise one or more active constituents, one or more flavours, one or more aerosol-former materials, and / or one or more other functional materials.

[0071] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered comprises an active substance. The active substance as used herein may be a physiologically active material, which is a material intended to achieve or enhance a physiological response. The active substance may for example be selected from nutraceuticals, nootropics, psychoactives. The active substance may be naturally occurring or synthetically obtained. The active substance may comprise for example nicotine, caffeine, taurine, theine, vitamins such as B6 or B12 or C, melatonin, cannabinoids, or constituents, derivatives, or combinations thereof. The active substance may comprise one or more constituents, derivatives or extracts of tobacco, cannabis or another botanical.

[0072] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises nicotine. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises caffeine, melatonin or vitamin B12.

[0073] As noted herein, the active substance may comprise one or more constituents, derivatives or extracts of cannabis, such as one or more cannabinoids or terpenes.

[0074] As noted herein, the active substance may comprise or be derived from one or more botanicals or constituents, derivatives or extracts thereof. As used herein, the term "botanical" includes any material derived from plants including, but not limited to, extracts, leaves, bark, fibres, stems, roots, seeds, flowers, fruits, pollen, husk, shells or the like. Alternatively, the material may comprise an active compound naturally existing in a botanical, obtained synthetically. The material may be in the form of liquid, gas, solid, powder, dust, crushed particles, granules, pellets, shreds, strips, sheets, or the like.

[0075] Example botanicals are tobacco, eucalyptus, star anise, hemp, cocoa, cannabis, fennel, lemongrass, peppermint, spearmint, rooibos, chamomile, flax, ginger, ginkgo biloba, hazel, hibiscus, laurel, licorice (liquorice), matcha, mate, orange skin, papaya, rose, sage, tea such as green tea or black tea, thyme, clove, cinnamon, coffee, aniseed (anise), basil, bay leaves, cardamom, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, lavender, lemon peel, mint, juniper, elderflower, vanilla, wintergreen, beefsteak plant, curcuma, turmeric, sandalwood, cilantro, bergamot, orange blossom, myrtle, cassis, valerian, pimento, mace, damien, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, chive, carvi, verbena, tarragon, geranium, mulberry, ginseng, theanine, theacrine, maca, ashwagandha, damiana, guarana, chlorophyll, baobab or any combination thereof. The mint may be chosen from the following mint varieties: Mentha Arventis, Mentha c.v., Mentha niliaca, Mentha piperita, Mentha piperita citrata c.v., Mentha piperita c.v, Mentha spicata crispa, Mentha cardifolia, Memtha longifolia, Mentha suaveolens variegata, Mentha pulegium, Mentha spicata c.v. and Mentha suaveolens.

[0076] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises or is derived from one or more botanicals or constituents, derivatives or extracts thereof and the botanical is tobacco. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises or derived from one or more botanicals or constituents, derivatives or extracts thereof and the botanical is selected from eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa and hemp.

[0077] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises or derived from one or more botanicals or constituents, derivatives or extracts thereof and the botanical is selected from rooibos and fennel.

[0078] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered comprises a flavour. As used herein, the terms "flavour" and "flavourant" refer to materials which, where local regulations permit, may be used to create a desired taste, aroma or other somatosensorial sensation in a product for adult consumers. They may include naturally occurring flavour materials, botanicals, extracts of botanicals, synthetically obtained materials, or combinations thereof (e.g., tobacco, cannabis, licorice (liquorice), hydrangea, eugenol, Japanese white bark magnolia leaf, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, maple, matcha, menthol, Japanese mint, aniseed (anise), cinnamon, turmeric, Indian spices, Asian spices, herb, wintergreen, cherry, berry, red berry, cranberry, peach, apple, orange, mango, clementine, lemon, lime, tropical fruit, papaya, rhubarb, grape, durian, dragon fruit, cucumber, blueberry, mulberry, citrus fruits, Drambuie, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, spearmint, peppermint, lavender, aloe vera, cardamom, celery, cascarilla, nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, khat, naswar, betel, shisha, pine, honey essence, rose oil, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, orange blossom, cherry blossom, cassia, caraway, cognac jasmine, ylang-ylang, sage, fennel, wasabi, piment, ginger, coriander, coffee, hemp, a mint oil from any species of the genus Mentha, eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa, lemongrass, rooibos, flax, ginkgo biloba, hazel, hibiscus, laurel, mate, orange skin, rose, tea such as green tea or black tea, thyme, juniper, elderflower, basil, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, lemon peel, mint, beefsteak plant, curcuma, cilantro, myrtle, cassis, valerian, pimento, mace, damien, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, chive, carvi, verbena, tarragon, limonene, thymol, camphene), flavour enhancers, bitterness receptor site blockers, sensorial receptor site activators or stimulators, sugars and / or sugar substitutes (e.g., sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharine, cyclamates, lactose, sucrose, glucose, fructose, sorbitol, or mannitol), and other additives such as charcoal, chlorophyll, minerals, botanicals, or breath freshening agents. They may be imitation, synthetic or natural ingredients or blends thereof. They may be in any suitable form, for example, liquid such as an oil, solid such as a powder, or gas.

[0079] In some embodiments, the flavour comprises menthol, spearmint and / or peppermint. In some embodiments, the flavour comprises flavour components of cucumber, blueberry, citrus fruits and / or redberry. In some embodiments, the flavour comprises eugenol. In some embodiments, the flavour comprises flavour components extracted from tobacco. In some embodiments, the flavour comprises flavour components extracted from cannabis. In some embodiments, the flavour may comprise a sensate, which is intended to achieve a somatosensorial sensation which are usually chemically induced and perceived by the stimulation of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve), in addition to or in place of aroma or taste nerves, and these may include agents providing heating, cooling, tingling, numbing effect. A suitable heat effect agent may be, but is not limited to, vanillyl ethyl ether and a suitable cooling agent may be, but not limited to eucolyptol, WS-3.

[0080] Aerosol-generating material is a material that is capable of generating aerosol, for example when heated, irradiated or energized in any other way. Aerosol-generating material may, for example, be in the form of a solid, liquid or gel which may or may not contain an active substance and / or flavourants. In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material may comprise an “amorphous solid” , which may alternatively be referred to as a “monolithic solid” (i.e. non-fibrous). In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may be a dried gel. The amorphous solid is a solid material that may retain some fluid, such as liquid, within it. In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material may for example comprise from about 50wt%, 60wt% or 70wt% of amorphous solid, to about 90wt%, 95wt% or 100wt% of amorphous solid.

[0081] The aerosol-generating material may comprise one or more active substances and / or flavours, one or more aerosol-former materials, and optionally one or more other functional material.

[0082] The aerosol-former material may comprise one or more constituents capable of forming an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol-former material may comprise one or more of glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethyl ene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, meso-Erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, a diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, a diacetin mixture, benzyl benzoate, benzyl phenyl acetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.

[0083] The one or more other functional materials may comprise one or more of pH regulators, colouring agents, preservatives, binders, fillers, stabilizers, and / or antioxidants.

[0084] The material may be present on or in a support, to form a substrate. The support may, for example, be or comprise paper, card, paperboard, cardboard, reconstituted material, a plastics material, a ceramic material, a composite material, glass, a metal, or a metal alloy. In some embodiments, the support comprises a susceptor. In some embodiments, the susceptor is embedded within the material. In some alternative embodiments, the susceptor is on one or either side of the material.

[0085] A consumable is an article comprising or consisting of aerosolgenerating material, part or all of which is intended to be consumed during use by a user. A consumable may comprise one or more other components, such as an aerosol-generating material storage area, an aerosol-generating material transfer component, an aerosol generation area, a housing, a wrapper, a mouthpiece, a filter and / or an aerosol-modifying agent. A consumable may also comprise an aerosol generator, such as a heater, that emits heat to cause the aerosol-generating material to generate aerosol in use. The heater may, for example, comprise combustible material, a material heatable by electrical conduction, or a susceptor.

[0086] A susceptor is a material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, such as an alternating magnetic field. The susceptor may be an electrically-conductive material, so that penetration thereof with a varying magnetic field causes induction heating of the heating material. The heating material may be magnetic material, so that penetration thereof with a varying magnetic field causes magnetic hysteresis heating of the heating material. The susceptor may be both electrically-conductive and magnetic, so that the susceptor is heatable by both heating mechanisms. The device that is configured to generate the varying magnetic field is referred to as a magnetic field generator, herein.

[0087] An aerosol-modifying agent is a substance, typically located downstream of the aerosol generation area, that is configured to modify the aerosol generated, for example by changing the taste, flavour, acidity or another characteristic of the aerosol. The aerosol-modifying agent may be provided in an aerosol-modifying agent release component, that is operable to selectively release the aerosol-modifying agent. The aerosol-modifying agent may, for example, be an additive or a sorbent. The aerosol-modifying agent may, for example, comprise one or more of a flavourant, a colourant, water, and a carbon adsorbent. The aerosol-modifying agent may, for example, be a solid, a liquid, or a gel. The aerosol-modifying agent may be in powder, thread or granule form. The aerosol-modifying agent may be free from filtration material.

[0088] An aerosol generator is an apparatus configured to cause aerosol to be generated from the aerosol-generating material. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is a heater configured to subject the aerosol-generating material to heat energy, so as to release one or more volatiles from the aerosol-generating material to form an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is configured to cause an aerosol to be generated from the aerosol-generating material without heating. For example, the aerosol generator may be configured to subject the aerosol-generating material to one or more of vibration, increased pressure, or electrostatic energy.

[0089] The present disclosure relates to aerosol provision systems (which may also be referred to as vapour delivery systems) such as nebulisers or e- cigarettes. Throughout the following description the term "e-cigarette" or "electronic cigarette" may sometimes be used, but it will be appreciated this term may be used interchangeably with aerosol provision system / device and electronic aerosol provision system / device. Furthermore, and as is common in the technical field, the terms "aerosol" and "vapour", and related terms such as "vaporise", "volatilise" and "aerosolise", may generally be used interchangeably. aerosol provision systems (e-cigarettes) often, though not always, comprise a modular assembly comprising a reusable device part and a replaceable (disposable / consumable) cartridge part. Often, the replaceable cartridge part will comprise the aerosol-generating material and the vaporiser (which may collectively be called a “ cartom izer” ) and the reusable device part will comprise the power provision (e.g. rechargeable power source) and control circuitry. It will be appreciated these different parts may comprise further elements depending on functionality. For example, the reusable device part will often comprise a user interface for receiving user input and displaying operating status characteristics, and the replaceable cartridge device part in some cases comprises a temperature sensor for helping to control temperature. Cartridges are electrically and mechanically coupled to the control unit for use, for example using a screw thread, bayonet, or magnetic coupling with appropriately arranged electrical contacts. When the aerosol-generating material in a cartridge is exhausted, or the user wishes to switch to a different cartridge having a different aerosol-generating material, the cartridge may be removed from the reusable part and a replacement cartridge attached in its place. Systems and devices conforming to this type of two-part modular configuration may generally be referred to as two-part systems / devices.

[0090] It is common for electronic cigarettes to have a generally elongate shape. For the sake of providing a concrete example, certain embodiments of the disclosure will be taken to comprise this kind of generally elongate two-part system employing disposable cartridges. However, it will be appreciated that the underlying principles described herein may equally be adopted for different configurations, for example single-part systems or modular systems comprising more than two parts, refillable devices and single-use disposables, as well as other overall shapes, for example based on so-called box-mod high performance devices that typically have a boxier shape. More generally, it will be appreciated certain embodiments of the disclosure are based on aerosol provision systems which are operationally configured to provide functionality in accordance with the principles described herein and the constructional aspects of systems configured to provide the functionality in accordance with certain embodiments of the disclosure is not of primary significance.

[0091] As described in the background technology, current aerosol provision devices adopt wired charging methods due to various limitations, which result in operational complexity and risks such as unstable charging. The embodiments of the present application aim to provide a wireless charging holster capable of receiving and accommodating an aerosol provision device. The wireless charging holster enables wireless charging and transfers the obtained power to the aerosol provision device via an electrical connector. The aerosol provision device is used in conjunction with the wireless charging holster, forming an integrated aerosol provision system that achieves wireless charging with an external wireless charging device without frequent plugging and unplugging of the electrical connector. This simplifies the charging process and enhances charging stability. At the same time, the wireless charging holster doubles as a protective holster for the aerosol provision device, offering dual functionality and reducing costs. Furthermore, this approach does not require structural modifications to the existing aerosol provision device, making it applicable to devices already in production and use.

[0092] The following will provide a detailed description of the aerosol provision system in the present application, the wireless charging holster used for the system, and the charging method through specific embodiments. Embodiment 1

[0093] Embodiment 1 of the present application discloses a wireless charging holster used for charging an aerosol provision device. The aerosol provision device refers to a device that houses aerosol-generating material internally and generates an aerosol for user to puff through heating rather than burning the aerosol-generating material (e.g., tobacco). The aerosol provision device includes a power source that enables heating without burning the aerosolgenerating material via electrical energy. In this embodiment, the power source of the aerosol provision device is a rechargeable power source.

[0094] Figure 1 is an exploded view of one embodiment of the wireless charging holster in the present application. Figure 2 is a partial exploded view of the structure of the wireless charging holster shown in Figure 1. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the wireless charging holster 10 comprises a non-metallic protective housing 100 for accommodating the aerosol provision device, and a wireless charging unit 110 mounted on the protective housing 100, configured to couple with an external wireless charging device for wireless charging. The wireless charging holster 10 further comprises an electrical connector 120, configured to transfer the power from the wireless charging unit 110 to the aerosol provision device that is in contact with it for electrical connection.

[0095] Wherein, protective housing 100 comprises a first housing 101, the interior of the first housing 101 defines an accommodation space 1011 for accommodating the aerosol provision device. In some embodiments of the present application, the protective housing 100 further comprises a second housing 102 that is sleeved around the outside of the first housing 101.

[0096] Exemplarily, the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 may be releasably connected. For instance, the two housings may be releasably connected together by at least one of the following methods: bonding, snap-fit, or bolting.

[0097] Exemplarily, the hardness of the first housing 101 is greater than that of the second housing 102. The first housing 101, with its higher hardness, is primarily used for securing components such as the wireless charging unit 110. The second housing 102, with its lower hardness, is mainly used to protect the aerosol provision device and the first housing 101, while also providing a softer tactile feel for the user.

[0098] The materials for the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 should be suitable for enabling wireless charging and protecting the aerosol provision device. Exemplarily, the material of the first housing 101 comprises at least one of plastic, fabric, leather, or silicone; and / or the material of the second housing 102 comprises at least one of plastic, fabric, leather, or silicone.

[0099] The aerosol provision device needs to be inserted into the protective housing 100, with certain structural parts exposed for puffing purposes. In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 1-2, the protective housing 100 comprises a top end, a bottom end, and a circumferential side wall extending between the top and bottom ends. The top end is provided with a second opening 106 for the mouthpiece of the aerosol provision device to protrude and a third opening 107 for inserting the aerosol provision device. It should be noted that when the third opening 107 is positioned at the top end of the protective housing 100, the third opening 107 and the second opening 106 may be integrated into a single opening.

[0100] Considering that access to certain switches on the aerosol provision device is needed during puffing, in some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 1-2, the protective housing 100 comprises a fourth opening 108 to provide access to the control switch of the aerosol provision device. Specifically, the fourth opening 108 may be provided on the circumferential side wall of the protective housing 100.

[0101] Considering that during puffing, the air inlet of the aerosol provision device needs to communicate with the external environment, in some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 1-2, the bottom end of the protective housing 100 comprises a fifth opening 109 to allow the air inlet of the aerosol provision device to communicate with the exterior.

[0102] Furthermore, the fifth opening 109 may also be configured as a user force application port, with a size and shape that allow a finger to reach inside to push the aerosol provision device within the accommodation space 1011.

[0103] Furthermore, the fifth opening 109 may also be configured as a disassembly port, with a size and shape that permit a finger to reach inside for removing the cleaning cover located at the air inlet of the aerosol provision device.

[0104] When the protective housing 100 comprises only the first housing 101, the aforementioned openings are formed at the corresponding positions of the first housing 101. In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 1-2, when the protective housing 100 comprises both the first housing 101 and the second housing 102, the aforementioned openings are formed at the corresponding positions of both housings. Specifically, the top ends of both housings are provided with the second opening 106 and the third opening 107; the circumferential side walls of both housings are provided with the fourth opening 108; and the bottom ends of both housings are provided with the fifth opening 109. For user convenience, the fifth opening formed at the bottom end of the second housing 102 is larger than the fifth opening formed at the bottom end of the first housing 101.

[0105] The wireless charging unit 110 can obtain power from an external source using any suitable wireless charging technology. Exemplarily, the wireless charging unit 110 is selected from at least one of the following types: electromagnetic induction charging unit, radio frequency charging unit, and electromagnetic resonance charging unit, enabling power acquisition from external wireless charging device through electromagnetic induction, radio frequency charging, or electromagnetic resonance, respectively. As shown in Figure 1, in some embodiments of the present application, the wireless charging unit 110 may be configured as a receiving coil, which is generally planar in shape.

[0106] Exemplarily, when the protective housing 100 comprises only the first housing 101, the wireless charging unit 110 may be either fixedly or releasably connected to the inner circumferential wall or the outer circumferential wall of the first housing 101 (on the side facing away from the accommodation space 1011).

[0107] Exemplarily, when the protective housing 100 comprises the first housing 101 and the second housing 102, the wireless charging unit 110 may be fixedly or releasably connected to the inner circumferential wall or the outer circumferential wall of the first housing 101 (on the side facing away from the accommodation space 1011 and opposite to the second housing 102). Alternatively, the wireless charging unit 110 may be fixedly or releasably connected to the inner circumferential wall or the outer circumferential wall of the second housing 102. Furthermore, a portion of the wireless charging unit 110 may be fixedly or releasably connected to the outer circumferential wall of the first housing 101, while another portion may be fixedly or releasably connected to the inner circumferential wall of the second housing 102.

[0108] In some embodiments of the present application, the hardness of the first housing 101 is greater than the hardness of the second housing 102. The wireless charging unit 110 is connected to the outer circumferential wall of the first housing 101 and covered by the second housing 102. This design leverages the higher hardness of the first housing 101 to achieve a more stable connection of the wireless charging unit 110, making it less prone to deformation.

[0109] In some embodiments of the present application, the wireless charging unit 110 and the first housing 101 and / or the second housing 102 and are releasably connected together by at least one of the following methods: bonding, snap-fit, bolting, or pressure connection.

[0110] In some embodiments of the present application, the surface of the protective housing 100, where it connects to the wireless charging unit 110, is provided with a first positioning structure that is adapted to the shape of the wireless charging unit 110. As shown in Figures 1-2, the wireless charging unit 110 is a receiving coil, and the first positioning structure 1012 is formed on the outer circumferential wall of the first housing 101. This positioning structure 1012 is specifically formed by a recessed part on the surface of the first housing 101. The wireless charging unit 110 is positioned within the first positioning structure 1012 formed by the recessed part, which helps better position the wireless charging unit 110 and to some extent reduces the thickness of the wireless charging holster 10.

[0111] To protect the wireless charging unit 110 from the adverse effects of moisture and dust, as shown in Figures 1-2, the wireless charging holster 10 further comprises a protective cover 130 to cover and protect the wireless charging unit 110. In some embodiments, the protective cover 130 is generally flat, and its surface is provided with a second positioning structure 131 formed by another recessed part. In one embodiment, the second positioning structure 131 is arranged correspondingly with the first positioning structure 1012, and when they make contact, they form a closed space to house the wireless charging unit 110 and the protective cover 130.

[0112] The electrical connector 120 is configured to transfer the power obtained by the wireless charging unit 110 to the aerosol provision device that is in contact with it for electrical connection. It connects to part of the structure of the wireless charging holster 10 and is physically linked to the charging port of the aerosol provision device. The electrical connector 120 can adopt any suitable structure and type. For example, the electrical connector 120 may be configured as a USB connector. Optionally, the electrical connector 120 may be detachable from the charging port of the aerosol provision device.

[0113] In one embodiment, the end of the electrical connector 120 that connects to the aerosol provision device is oriented toward the third opening 107. This arrangement ensures that as the aerosol provision device is inserted into the protective housing 100 through the third opening 107, it can simultaneously come into contact with and connect to the electrical connector 120.

[0114] Considering that some parts of the aerosol provision device may be made of metal materials, in some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 1, the wireless charging holster 10 further comprises one or more magnetic shielding elements 140, used to create a magnetic field barrier between the wireless charging unit 110 and the aerosol provision device to reduce the impact on wireless charging. The magnetic shielding elements 140 may be positioned at any suitable location.

[0115] Exemplarily, one or more magnetic shielding elements 140 may specifically be the first housing 101 itself. That is, the first housing 101 achieves the magnetic shielding function through appropriate material selection or design.

[0116] Exemplarily, one or more magnetic shielding elements 140 may be integrated into the first housing 101. For instance, openings may be formed on the side of the first housing 101, with the magnetic shielding elements 140 positioned within these openings. In such cases, the magnetic shielding elements 140 also form part of the side surface of the first housing 101.

[0117] Exemplarily, one or more magnetic shielding elements 140 may be arranged between the wireless charging unit 110 and the first housing 101. For example, if the wireless charging unit 110 is arranged on the outer circumferential wall of the first housing 101, i.e., on the side away from the accommodation space 1011, after the aerosol provision device is received within the accommodation space 1011, the magnetic shielding element 140 is arranged between the wireless charging unit 110 and the aerosol provision device. This configuration can shield the influence of the aerosol provision device on wireless charging.

[0118] Exemplarily, one or more magnetic shielding elements 140 may also be arranged between the first housing 101 and the aerosol provision device. That is, the magnetic shielding elements are arranged on the side of the first housing 101 closer to the accommodation space 1011. After the aerosol provision device is received in the accommodation space 1011, the magnetic shielding elements 140 are arranged between the wireless charging unit 110 and the aerosol provision device, effectively mitigating the influence of the aerosol provision device on wireless charging.

[0119] Multiple magnetic shielding elements 140 may be arranged according to one of the arrangements mentioned in the embodiments above or can be separately placed in different positions. For example, two magnetic shielding elements 140 may be respectively positioned between the wireless charging unit 110 and the first housing 101, as well as between the first housing 101 and the aerosol provision device.

[0120] The above description of the positioning of the magnetic shielding elements 140 is merely for illustrative purposes. In other embodiments of the present application, other positions that can form a magnetic field barrier between the wireless charging unit 110 and the aerosol provision device are also included within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0121] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 1, when the protective housing 100 comprises both the first housing 101 and the second housing 102, the components are arranged in the direction from the first housing 101 to the second housing 102 in the following order: the first housing 101, the magnetic shielding element 140, the wireless charging unit 110, the protective cover 130, and the second housing 102. The magnetic shielding element 140 is arranged on the outer circumferential wall of the first housing 101. This arrangement allows the magnetic shielding element 140, the wireless charging unit 110, and the protective cover 130 to be fixed and protected between the first housing 101 and the second housing 102. In an embodiment, both the magnetic shielding element 140 and the wireless charging unit 110 are housed within the space formed by the first positioning structure 1012 and the second positioning structure 131. Exemplarily, the magnetic shielding element 140 and the wireless charging unit 110 have similar shapes and are both generally flat.

[0122] In some embodiments, the power obtained by the wireless charging unit 110 is directly transferred to the aerosol provision device via the electrical connector 120. In other embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 1-2, the wireless charging holster 10 also comprises a circuit board 150 mounted on the protective housing 100. The circuit board 150 is configured to be electrically connected to both the wireless charging unit 110 and the electrical connector 120 to control the power transmission from the wireless charging unit 110 to the aerosol provision device through the electrical connector 120. Exemplarily, the circuit board 150 may be a PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly). Electrical components such as chips, MOS transistors, capacitors, and inductors are strategically placed on the PCB (single-sided, double-sided, or multi-layered) to form the circuit board 150, enabling it to perform various functions. For example, required micro components can be mounted on the PCB through SMT (Surface Mount Technology) or inserted into the jacks through DIP (Dual In-line Package) technology. This allows the circuit to support features such as fast charging, slow charging, and charging current fine-tuning. The circuit ensures that the power delivery to the aerosol provision device is both fast and stable.

[0123] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2, the wireless charging holster 10 further comprises a mounting bracket configured to provide a placement space for the circuit board 150. The mounting bracket specifically comprises a bracket body 161 and a cover 162, which together form a box-like placement space for better mounting and protection of the circuit board 150. The bracket body 161 may be integrally formed with the first housing 101. To enable the electrical connection between the electrical connector 120 and the circuit board 150, the bracket body 161 has a first opening 163 for the insertion of the electrical connector 120 into the placement space.

[0124] In scenarios where the third opening 107 is arranged at the top of the first housing 101, as shown in Figure 2, in some embodiments of the present application, the circuit board 150 and the mounting bracket (bracket body 161 and cover 162) are arranged near the bottom of the first housing 101. The electrical connector 120 extends along the length of the wireless charging holster 10, with one end inserted into the placement space through the first opening 163 to connect with the circuit board 150 at the bottom. The other end extends through the first opening 163 into the accommodation space 1011 and towards the top to connect with the charging port at the end of the aerosol provision device opposite the mouthpiece.

[0125] Figure 3 illustrates an exploded view of another embodiment of the wireless charging holster in the present application. The positioning of the third opening, as well as the installation positions of the electrical connector, circuit board, and mounting bracket, differ from those shown in Figures 1-2.

[0126] As shown in Figure 3, the third opening 107 is arranged on the circumferential side wall of the protective housing 100. When the protective housing 100 comprises a first housing 101 and a second housing 102, the circumferential side walls of both the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are provided with the third opening 107.

[0127] Considering that the third opening 107 for inserting the aerosol provision device is arranged on one side of the circumferential side wall of the first housing 101 and the second housing 102. In an embodiment, as shown in Figure 3, the circuit board 150 and the mounting bracket (including the bracket body 161 and the cover 162) are arranged on the opposite circumferential side wall of the first housing 101. The circuit board 150 is housed within the accommodation space formed by the bracket body 161 and the cover 162. The electrical connector 120 extends along the width direction of the wireless charging holster 10, with one end connected to the circuit board 150 and the other end extending toward the third opening 107 to connect with the charging port provided on the circumferential side wall of the aerosol provision device.

[0128] Figures 1-3 illustrate the structure of the wireless charging holster merely as examples. Without departing from the spirit of the present application, other structures of the wireless charging holster may also be used. For example, the first housing and the second housing of the protective housing may be integrally formed, or the wireless charging holster may integrate additional protective functions. Additionally, the wireless charging holster may include a greater number of circuit boards to achieve enhanced control and functionality.

[0129] Based on the above configuration, the wireless charging holster is used in conjunction with the aerosol provision device, forming an integrated aerosol provision system. The wireless charging holster enables power acquisition from external wireless charging sources and transfers the power to the aerosol provision device through the electrical connector. Once the electrical connector is connected, it becomes a part of the integrated system, eliminating the need for repeated plugging and unplugging during each charging session. This setup simplifies the charging process, reduces the risk of decreased connector lifespan due to frequent use, and enhances the stability of the aerosol provision device's charging. Furthermore, the wireless charging holster also functions as a protective holster for the aerosol provision device, providing dual functionality and reducing overall costs. Importantly, this design does not alter the original structure of the aerosol provision device, allowing it to be applied to existing devices already in production and use.

[0130] Embodiment Two

[0131] Corresponding to the wireless charging holster described in Embodiment One, Embodiment Two of the present application discloses an aerosol provision system. Figures 4 and 5 illustrate the structure of the aerosol provision system incorporating the wireless charging holster 10 from Figures 1-2. As shown in Figures 4-5, the aerosol provision system 20 comprises an aerosol provision device 30, a wireless charging holster 10, and a consumable article (not depicted in the figures) placed inside the aerosol provision device 30. The consumable product comprises an aerosol-generating material.

[0132] Wherein, the aerosol provision device 30 comprises a device housing 300, a mouthpiece 310, an air inlet 320 arranged on the housing 300, a control switch 330, a charging port 340, and a power source (not shown).

[0133] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4-5, the air inlet 320 is arranged at the distal end of the device housing 300, away from the mouthpiece 310. A cleaning cover 321 is provided on the air inlet 320 to open or close it. When the air inlet 320 is open, the interior of the housing 300 can be cleaned. The charging port 340 is arranged at the distal end 301 , while the control switch 330 is arranged on the lateral wall 302 of the device housing 300.

[0134] The wireless charging holster 10 comprises a non-metallic protective housing 100, a wireless charging unit 110 arranged on the protective housing 100, and an electrical connector 120.

[0135] The aerosol provision device 30 must be inserted into the protective housing 100 while exposing certain structures for puffing purposes. In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 4-5, the top ends of the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are provided with a second opening 106 for exposing the mouthpiece 310 of the aerosol provision device 30 and a third opening 107 for inserting the aerosol provision device 30. When the third opening 107 is arranged at the top end, it can be integrated with the second opening 106 into a single opening. The circumferential side walls of the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are both provided with a fourth opening 108 to allow access to the control switch 330 of the aerosol provision device 30. The bottom ends of the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are provided with a fifth opening 109, which connects to the exterior, enabling the air inlet 320 of the aerosol provision device 30 to communicate with the external environment. The circuit board 150 and the mounting bracket 160 are arranged near the bottom end of the first housing 101. The electrical connector 120 extends along the length direction of the wireless charging holster 10, with one end connected to the circuit board 150 located at the bottom end, and the other end extending into the accommodation space 1011 and towards the top end to connect to the charging port 340 at the distal end of the aerosol provision device 30.

[0136] During specific use, every part of the wireless charging holster 10 is first assembled. Then, the aerosol provision device 30 is inserted into the accommodation space 1011 of the wireless charging holster 10 through the third opening 107. When the aerosol provision device 30 approaches the bottom end of the first housing 101 , the electrical connector 120 establishes a connection with the charging port 340. The wireless charging holster 10 functions as a protective holster and is used in conjunction with the aerosol provision device 30. Under normal circumstances, the electrical connector 120 remains connected to the charging port 340 without the need for repeated plugging and unplugging during each charging session.

[0137] Based on the aerosol provision system shown in Figures 4-5, the power flow is illustrated in Figure 6: the wireless charging unit 110 obtains power from an external wireless charging device through wireless charging. This power is then transferred through the circuit board 150 to the electrical connector 120. Under the control of the circuit board 150, the electrical connector 120 transfers the power through the charging port 340 to the power source 350 of the aerosol provision device.

[0138] The above description of the aerosol provision system is provided solely using the wireless charging holster shown in Figures 1-2 as an example. In an embodiment, the aerosol provision system may comprise the wireless charging case depicted in Figure 3 and may incorporate an aerosol provision device with a charging port located on the circumferential side wall.

[0139] Apart from the structure shown in Figures 4-5, in the embodiments of this application, the aerosol provision device 30 may adopt other alternative structures to heat and atomize solid, liquid, or other aerosol-generating materials.

[0140] Embodiment Three

[0141] Embodiment Three of the present application discloses a wireless charging method for an aerosol delivery system. Figure 7 illustrates the flowchart of the wireless charging method. As shown in Figure 7, the method comprises the following steps: 571. wirelessly charging the wireless charging holster; the wireless charging holster is configured to connect with external wireless charging devices to receive electrical power.

[0142] In some embodiments of the present application, the wireless charging unit of the wireless charging holster obtains electrical power from external devices through technologies such as electromagnetic induction or electromagnetic resonance.

[0143] 572. using the electrical connector of the wireless charging holster to make electrical contact with the aerosol provision device positioned within the wireless charging holster to transfer the power received through wireless charging from the wireless charging holster to the aerosol provision device.

[0144] The descriptions related to the wireless charging holster and the aerosol provision device can be referred to in Embodiments One and Two above and will not be further detailed here.

[0145] In the above embodiments of the present application, the wireless charging holster is used to house the aerosol provision device and is designed to function together with it, forming an integrated aerosol provision system. This system leverages the wireless charging holster to enable wireless charging between the system and an external wireless charging device to obtain power. The power acquired by the wireless charging holster is then transferred through wired charging to the aerosol provision device through the electrical connector, achieving internal wired charging within the system.

[0146] It should be understood that each part of the present application may be implemented by hardware, software, firmware or combinations thereof. In the above implementations, multiple steps or methods may be implemented with software or firmware stored in memory and executed by an appropriate instruction execution system. For example, if it is implemented by hardware, as in another implementation, it can be implemented by any one of the following technologies known in the art or combinations thereof: discrete logic circuits with logic gate circuits for implementing logic functions for data signal, special integrated circuits with appropriate combined logic gate circuits, programmable gate arrays (PGAs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc.

[0147] In the description of this specification, the referential terminology "an embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" means that specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are comprised in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the indicative expression of the above-mentioned terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the described specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable way in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0148] Moreover, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used merely for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the characteristics defined as "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly comprise at least one such characteristic. In the description of the present application, the term "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0149] In the present application, unless explicitly defined and limited, terms such as "mounting," "connecting," "connection," "fixing," etc., should be understood broadly. For instance, the connection can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediary medium, it can be the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless explicitly defined otherwise. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of these terms in the context of the application based on the circumstances.

[0150] Although the embodiments of the application have been shown and described above, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are exemplary and should not be considered as limiting the application. Those skilled in the art within the scope of the application can make variations, modifications, replacements, and variations to the abovedescribed embodiments.

Claims

Claims1. A wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system, the aerosol provision system comprises an aerosol provision device and the wireless charging holster, characterized in that, the wireless charging holster comprises: a non-metallic protective housing, which comprises a first housing, the interior of the first housing defines an accommodation space for accommodating the aerosol provision device; a wireless charging unit positioned on the protective housing, configured to couple with an external wireless charging device for wireless charging; and an electrical connector, configured to transfer the power from the wireless charging unit to the aerosol provision device that is in contact with it for electrical connection.

2. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to claim 1 , wherein the wireless charging holster further comprises one or more magnetic shielding elements, used to create a magnetic field barrier between the wireless charging unit and the aerosol provision device.

3. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to claim 2, wherein the one or more magnetic shielding elements are the first housing; and / or, the one or more magnetic shielding elements are integrated into the first housing; and / or, the one or more magnetic shielding elements are positioned between the wireless charging unit and the first housing;and / or, the one or more magnetic shielding elements are positioned between the first housing and the aerosol provision device.

4. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to any of claims 1 - 3, wherein the wireless charging holster further comprises a circuit board positioned on the protective housing; the circuit board is electrically connected to the wireless charging unit; and the electrical connector is electrically connected to the circuit board to transfer the power from the wireless charging unit to the aerosol provision device that is in contact with it.

5. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to claim 4, wherein the wireless charging holster further comprises a circuit board mounting bracket, which provides a placement space for placing the circuit board, and wherein the mounting bracket is equipped with a first opening for the electrical connector to be inserted into this space.

6. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to any of claims 1 - 5, wherein the surface of the protective housing that connects with the wireless charging unit is equipped with a positioning structure adapted to the shape of the wireless charging unit.

7. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to claim 6, wherein the positioning structure is formed by a recessed part on the surface of the protective housing.

8. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to any of claims 1 - 7, wherein the protective housing and the wireless charging unit are releasably connected together by at least one of the following methods: bonding, snap-fit, bolting, or pressure connection.

9. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to any of claims 1 - 8, wherein the wireless charging holster further comprises a protective cover, used to cover and protect the wireless charging unit.

10. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to any of claims 1 - 9, wherein the wireless charging unit is selected from at least one of the following types: electromagnetic induction charging unit, radio frequency charging unit, and electromagnetic resonance charging unit.

11. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to any of claims 1 - 10, wherein the wireless charging unit comprises a coil.

12. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to any of claims 1 - 11, wherein the protective housing comprises a top end, a bottom end, and a circumferential side wall extending between the top end and the bottom end; and the top end has a second opening set for the mouthpiece of the aerosol provision device to protrude.

13. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to claim 12, wherein the electrical connector is positioned at the bottom end of the protectivehousing, to achieve electrical connection with the aerosol provision device through the bottom end of the device; or, the electrical connector is positioned on the circumferential side wall of the protective housing, to achieve electrical connection with the aerosol provision device through the circumferential side wall of the device.

14. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to any of claims 1 - 13, wherein, electrical connector is a USB-type connector.

15. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to claim 12 or claim 13, wherein the protective housing is equipped with a third opening for inserting the aerosol provision device; the third opening is positioned at the top end and / or on the circumferential side wall.

16. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to claim 15, wherein the electrical connector is positioned to face towards the third opening.

17. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to any of claims 12 - 17, wherein the protective housing has a fourth opening to provide access to the control switch of the aerosol provision device.

18. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to any of claims 1 - 17, wherein the protective housing has a fifth opening to allow the air inlet of the aerosolprovision device to communicate with the exterior.

19. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to claim 18, wherein the fifth opening is configured as a user force application port or as a disassembly port.

20. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to any one of claims 1 - 19, wherein the wireless charging unit is releasably connected to the inner circumferential wall or outer circumferential wall of the first housing.

21. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to any one of claims 1 - 20, wherein the protective housing further comprises a second housing that is sleeved around the outside of the first housing.

22. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to claim 21, wherein the wireless charging unit can be releasably connected to the inner circumferential wall or outer circumferential wall of the first housing; or, the wireless charging unit can be releasably connected to the inner circumferential wall or outer circumferential wall of the second housing; or, a portion of the wireless charging unit can be releasably connected to the outer circumferential wall of the first housing and the inner circumferential wall of the second housing.

23. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to claim 21 or claim 22, wherein the first housing and the second housing can be releasably connected together.

24. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to claim 23, wherein the first housing and the second housing are releasably connected together by at least one of the following methods: bonding, snap-fit, or bolting.

25. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to claim 23 or claim 24, wherein the hardness of the first housing is greater than the hardness of the second housing; and the wireless charging unit can be releasably connected to the outer circumferential wall of the first housing.

26. The wireless charging holster for an aerosol provision system according to any of claims 21 - 25, wherein the material of the first housing comprises at least one of plastic, fabric, leather, or silicone; and / or; the material of the second housing comprises at least one of plastic, fabric, leather, or silicone.

27. A wireless charging method for an aerosol provision system, the aerosol provision system comprises an aerosol provision device and a wireless charging holster, characterized in that, the method comprises: wirelessly charging a wireless charging holster as described in any one of claims 1 - 26; the wireless charging holster is configured to connect with externalwireless charging devices to receive electrical power; using the electrical connector of the wireless charging holster to make electrical contact with the aerosol provision device positioned within the wireless charging holster to transfer the power received through wireless charging from the wireless charging holster to the aerosol provision device.

28. An aerosol provision system, characterized in that, the system comprises : the wireless charging holster described in any one of claims 1 to 26 having the accommodation space for accommodating the aerosol provision device; the aerosol provision device, positioned within the accommodation space of the wireless charging holster; and an article is positioned within the aerosol provision device, wherein the article comprises aerosol generating material.

29. The aerosol provision system according to claim 28, wherein the protective housing is equipped with a third opening for the insertion of the aerosol provision device, and the third opening is positioned on the top and / or the circumferential side wall; and / or; the protective housing is equipped with a fourth opening, and the control switch of the aerosol provision device is exposed at the fourth opening; and / or; the protective housing is equipped with a fifth opening to allow the air inlet of the aerosol provision device to communicate with the exterior.

30. The aerosol provision system according to claim 29, wherein when the protective housing is equipped with the third opening, the aerosol provision device is electrically connected to the electrical connector in the direction through the third opening;and / or; when the protective housing is equipped with the fifth opening, the aerosol provision device has a detachably connected cleaning cover, the cleaning cover is equipped with an air inlet, the fifth opening is configured as a detachable port, which is to facilitate the removal of the cleaning cover through the fifth opening.

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