Aerosol provision device and automatic opening method

Abstract

There is provided an aerosol provision device and an automatic opening method. And the device comprises a housing, wherein the housing is provided with a first cavity for housing an article, and the first cavity has a first opening. The device further comprises a cover body which is arranged at the first opening; an information collection module which is configured to collect user information of a user to be verified and send it to a control module; a control module which is connected to the information collection module, and the control module is configured to judge whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the received user information, and if so, control the cover body to open the first opening. The proposed solution in the present application provides an aerosol provision device equipped with encryption capabilities and the functionality to automatically open its cover. Only authenticated users can activate the device's operational pathway, ensuring it functions correctly. This enhances the product's exclusivity and security, while the automatic opening feature offers users a distinctive and improved experience.

Description

[0001] AEROSOL PROVISION DEVICE AND AUTOMATIC OPENING METHOD

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The present application relates to the field of aerosol supply technology, particularly to an aerosol provision device and an automatic opening method.

[0004] TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

[0005] The aerosol provision device is an electronic product designed to emulate cigarettes, which has the same smoke, the same flavor, and the same feel as cigarettes. It is a "heat-not- burn" product that generates aerosol for user inhalation by heating but not burning the aerosolgenerating materials (such as tobacco-containing substrates). This type of product is also known as a tobacco heating product or tobacco heating device.

[0006] Currently, most aerosol provision devices are primarily designed for direct use without a cover or for use after manually opening the cover. On one hand, it results in a monotonous user experience; on the other hand, it increases the risk of accidental use by minors or others, leading to lower safety. Additionally, these devices are prone to being accidentally activated, posing a burn hazard and further compromising safety.

[0007] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new aerosol provision device to address one or more of the above issues.

[0008] SUMMARY

[0009] In accordance with some embodiments described herein, there is provided an aerosol provision device comprising a housing, wherein the housing is provided with a first cavity for housing an article, and the first cavity has a first opening. The device further comprises a cover body which is arranged at the first opening; an information collection module which is configured to collect user information of a user to be verified and send it to a control module; a control module which is connected to the information collection module, and the control module is configured to judge whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the received user information, and if so, control the cover body to open the first opening.

[0010] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, the device may further comprise a control module to control the opening of the cover, the cover body of the aerosol provision device can be automatically controlled.

[0011] This differs from the manual opening mechanism of existing aerosol provision devices, and assists with offering users a distinct user experience. On the other hand, by incorporating an information collection module for user identity verification, and using it in conjunction with the control module, the cover body can only be opened after the user has passed verification. This enhances the user specificity of the aerosol provision device while improving safety and hygiene during use.

[0012] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, the device further may comprise a power supply and a drive part. The drive part may be configured to be connected to the power supply. The control module may be used to receive the user information sent by the information collection module, and to judge whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the user information. If the user to be verified has passed the verification, the control module may control the power supply to power the drive part, so that the drive part drives the cover body to open or close the first opening.

[0013] By incorporating a drive part for opening the cover, the cover body of the aerosol provision device may be automatically opened.

[0014] This differs from the manual opening mechanism of existing aerosol provision devices, and offers users a distinct user experience.

[0015] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, the aerosol provision device may further comprise: a transmission part which may be configured to be connected to the drive part at one end thereof, and to be connected to the cover body at the other end thereof.

[0016] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, an output end of the drive part may be provided with a transmission shaft.

[0017] The one end of the transmission part may be sleeved on the transmission shaft, and the other end may be connected to the cover body.

[0018] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, the transmission part may comprise a main body sleeved on the transmission shaft and a first connecting portion arranged on one end of the main body away from the drive part, and the first connecting portion may be connected to the cover body.

[0019] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, the first connecting portion is opened with a connecting hole, and the cover body is clamped in the connecting hole.

[0020] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, the device may further comprise a support arranged within the housing, and the support may be provided with a second cavity for accommodating a heating assembly and a third cavity for accommodating the drive part along the longitudinal direction of the device. In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, a top surface of the third cavity may be provided with a second connecting portion, and the transmission part may be sleeved on the second connecting portion at one end thereof away from the drive part.

[0021] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, the cover body may comprise a first structural member which may be provided with a second opening in fluid communication with the first opening, and a cover plate which may be arranged at the first opening and is able to open or close the first opening under the drive of the first structural member.

[0022] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, the cover body may further comprise a transmission rod which is configured to be connected between the first structural member and the drive part to drive the first structural member to rotate.

[0023] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, an inner surface of the first structural member may be provided with a first guide groove, an outer surface of the cover plate may be provided with a first protrusion, the first protrusion may be clamped in the first guide groove and the first protrusion can move back and forth along the first guide groove.

[0024] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, the cover body may further comprise a second structural member. The second structural member may be provided with a third opening in fluid communication with the first opening, and the second structural member may be embedded within the first structural member.

[0025] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, an outer surface of the second structural member may be provided with a second guide groove, an inner surface of the cover plate may be provided with a second protrusion, the second protrusion may be clamped in the second guide groove and the second protrusion can move back and forth along the second guide groove.

[0026] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, there may be at least two second guide grooves and at least two second protrusions.

[0027] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, there may be at least two cover plates, and the at least two cover plates move away from or close to each other under the drive of the first structural member, to open or close the first opening.

[0028] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, the device may further comprise an indicator light which may be configured to display corresponding colours to prompt whether the information collection module has successfully collected the user information of the user to be verified, and / or to display corresponding colours to prompt the judgment of whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the received user information by the control module. By adding the indicator light, users are notified whether the information collection module has successfully collected the user information of the user to be verified, as well as whether the user has passed the verification.

[0029] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, the drive part may comprise a motor.

[0030] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, the user information may comprise biometric information of the user to be verified.

[0031] The judgment of whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the received user information comprises: performing eigenvalue calculation on the biometric information to obtain structured data; comparing the structured data with comparison data stored in the aerosol provision device to obtain a comparison result; judging whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the comparison result.

[0032] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, the biometric information may comprise at least one of fingerprint, iris, face, voiceprint and palm print.

[0033] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned aerosol provision devices, the aerosol provision device may comprise at least one of atomization e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn devices.

[0034] In accordance with some embodiments described herein, there is provided an automatic opening method based on the aerosol provision device according to any one of the first aspect. The method comprises: collecting user information of a user to be verified; judging whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the user information, and if the user to be verified has passed the verification, controlling a cover body to open a first opening.

[0035] In accordance with some embodiments described herein, there is provided an aerosol provision device may comprise a housing, wherein the housing is provided with a first cavity for housing an article, and the first cavity has a first opening. The device further comprises a cover body which is arranged at the first opening; an information collection module which is configured to collect user information of a user to be verified and send it to a control module; a control module which is connected to the information collection module, and the control module is configured to judge whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the received user information, and if so, control the cover body to open the first opening.

[0036] In accordance with some embodiments described herein, there is provided an aerosol provision device comprising: a housing comprising a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of an article comprising aerosol generating material, the cavity having a cavity opening; a cover body arranged to cover at least a portion of the cavity opening; a control module; and an information collection module; wherein the information collection module is configured to collect user information to be verified; and wherein the control module is configured to receive the collected user information and control the cover body to open the cavity opening in dependence on the control module determining whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the received user information.

[0037] In embodiments of any of the aforementioned, the aerosol provision device may comprise a drive part, wherein the control module may be configured to cause the drive part to drive the cover body to open or close the cavity opening in dependence on the control module determining whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the received user information.

[0038] In accordance with some embodiments described herein, there is provided an aerosol provision system comprising the aerosol provision device of any of the aforementioned, and an article comprising aerosol generating material.

[0039] In accordance with some embodiments described herein, there is provided a method of operating an aerosol provision device, the method comprising: collecting user information of a user to be verified; determining, according to the collected user information, whether the user to be verified has passed the verification; and controlling a cover body to open a cavity opening of a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of an article comprising aerosol generating material in response to determining the user to be verified has passed the verification.

[0040] There is provided in embodiments an aerosol provision device equipped with encryption capabilities and the functionality to automatically open its cover. Only authenticated users can activate the device's operational pathway, ensuring it functions correctly. This assists with enhancing the product's exclusivity and security, while the automatic opening feature offers users a distinctive and improved experience.

[0041] Additional aspects and advantages will be partially described in the following description, some will become apparent from the following description.

[0042] DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0043] 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. Moreover, similar numbers in the figures are used to represent similar components, among which:

[0044] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the aerosol provision device ;

[0045] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the aerosol provision device ;

[0046] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the transmission part and the drive part of the aerosol provision device ; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the transmission part of the aerosol provision device ;

[0047] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the support and some other components of the aerosol provision device ;

[0048] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the cover body of the aerosol provision device from one perspective;

[0049] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the cover body of the aerosol provision device from another perspective;

[0050] FIG. 8 is an assembly schematic diagram of the cover body and the transmission part of the aerosol provision device ; and

[0051] FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the automatic opening method of the aerosol provision device .

[0052] DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] The following describes some embodiments 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 and are not intended to limit the scope of protection.

[0054] 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 aerosolgenerating 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.

[0055] 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. 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a non-combustible aerosol provision system, such as a powered non-combustible aerosol provision system.

[0059] 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.

[0060] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol provision system is an aerosolgenerating material heating system, also known as a heat-not-burn system. An example of such a system is a tobacco heating system.

[0061] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol provision system is a hybrid system to generate aerosol using a combination of aerosol-generating 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.

[0062] 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.

[0063] In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to consumables comprising aerosolgenerating material and configured to be used with non-combustible aerosol provision devices. These consumables are sometimes referred to as articles throughout the disclosure.

[0064] 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 aerosol-generating material or to a heat transfer material in proximity to the exothermic power source.

[0065] 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 aerosol-modifying agent.

[0066] 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 aerosolmodifying agent.

[0067] 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.

[0068] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered may be an aerosol-generating 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 aerosolformer materials, and / or one or more other functional materials.

[0069] 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.

[0070] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises nicotine. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises caffeine, melatonin or vitamin B12.

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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.

[0073] 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.

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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.

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] 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.

[0079] 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.

[0080] 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.

[0081] 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, tetraethylene 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.

[0082] The one or more other functional materials may comprise one or more of pH regulators, colouring agents, preservatives, binders, fillers, stabilizers, and / or antioxidants.

[0083] 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.

[0084] A consumable is an article comprising or consisting of aerosol-generating 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.

[0085] 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.

[0086] 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 aerosolmodifying 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.

[0087] 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 aerosolgenerating 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.

[0088] The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery 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 delivery system I device and electronic aerosol delivery system I 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.

[0089] Aerosol delivery 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 “cartomizer” ) 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 delivery 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] Aerosol provision devices are primarily designed for direct use without a cover or for use after manually opening the cover. On one hand, it results in a monotonous user experience; on the other hand, it increases the risk of accidental use by minors or others, leading to lower safety. Additionally, these devices are prone to being accidentally activated, posing a burn hazard and further compromising safety.

[0092] An aerosol provision system comprises an aerosol provision device. A consumable is an article comprising or consisting of aerosol-generating material. The aerosol provision device is for generating aerosol from aerosol generating material, for example from an article comprising aerosol generating material. The aerosol provision device extends in a longitudinal direction. The aerosol provision device extends along a longitudinal axis

[0093] Embodiment 1

[0094] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the aerosol provision device, Figure 2 is an exploded view of the aerosol provision device. As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2, the aerosol provision device comprises a housing 100, a cover body 200, an information collection module 300, and a control module 400. Referring further to Figure 2, the housing 100 is provided with a first cavity 110 for housing an article. The first cavity 110 has a first opening 120, which connects the first cavity 110 to the exterior of the aerosol provision device. This allows the article to be inserted through the first opening 120 into the first cavity 110 for heating, thereby generating an aerosol for the user to puff. The cover body 200 is arranged at the first opening 120, serving to separate the first cavity 110 from the external environment of the aerosol provision device. The information collection module 300 is embedded within the housing 100 and features a user-facing surface designed to collect user information of a user to be verified and send it to the control module 400. The control module 400 is housed within the housing 100 and is configured to be connected to the information collection module 300. The control module 400 is configured to judge whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the received user information. If the user to be verified has passed the verification, the control module 400 will control the cover body 100 to open the first opening 120, allowing the user to insert the article through the first opening 120 into the first cavity 110 for heating.

[0095] The first opening may also be referred to as a cavity opening. The first cavity may also be referred to a cavity.

[0096] Judging, by the control module 400, whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the received user information may also be referred to as determining whether the user to be verified has passed the verification.

[0097] In embodiments, the information collection module 300 is positioned on the control module 400 and features a user-facing surface designed to collect user information of a user to be verified.

[0098] In embodiments, the device further comprises a power supply 500 and a drive part 600 to achieve the automatic opening function of the aerosol provision device. The drive part 600 is configured to be connected to the power supply 500. Upon receiving the user information transmitted by the information collection module 300, the control module 400 will determine whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the user information. If the user is verified, the control module 400 will then control the power supply 500 to power the drive part 600, so that the drive part 600 drives the cover body 100 to open or close the first opening120.

[0099] In embodiments, the power supply 500 may utilize the existing power supply of the aerosol provision device itself (i.e. , the power supply used to provide electricity to the heating element), or it may be an additional power supply configured to independently supply power to the drive part 600. This is not specifically limited here, and users can set it according to the actual product requirements. Additionally, it should be noted that the embodiments do not specifically limit the power supply 500. Any known power supply that can be used for aerosol provision devices can be used as the power supply 500.

[0100] It should also be noted that embodiments do not specifically limit the drive part 600. Any known drive part can be used, as long as it has the function of automatically opening or closing the cover body. For example, as an illustrative rather than limiting example, the drive part 600 in the embodiments may use a motor.

[0101] Referring further to figure 3 and figure 5, the aerosol provision device further comprises a transmission part 700 in embodiments. One end, also referred to as a first end, of the transmission part 700 is connected to the drive part 600, and the other end, also referred to as a second end, is connected to the cover body 200. The first end of the transmission part 700 is connected between the drive part 600 and the cover body 200. In embodiments, the output end of the drive part 600 is provided with a transmission shaft 610. One end of the transmission part 700 is sleeved on the transmission shaft 610, and the other end is connected to the cover body 200.

[0102] In embodiments, the transmission shaft 610 is eccentrically arranged relative to the output end of the drive part 600 itself, while the transmission part 700 is concentrically arranged with the output end of the drive part 600 itself. This configuration can prevent slippage between the transmission part 700 and the drive part 600. In embodiments, the drive part 600 comprises a drive part body 620 and a structural part 630. The structural part 630 can be made of plastic. The structural part 630 is assembled with the output end of the drive part body 620 through a tight-fitting hole and shaft connection, allowing the structural part 630 to rotate under the drive of the drive part body 620. The transmission shaft 610 is mounted on the structural part 630 and is not concentric with the drive part body 620.

[0103] In embodiments, the transmission shaft 610 is integrally formed with the output end of the drive part 600 itself, thereby ensuring that the transmission part 700 is concentrically arranged relative to the output end of the drive part 600. This configuration enables concentric driving, ensuring reliable cooperation between the transmission part 700 and the drive part 600 without slippage.

[0104] Referring further to Figure 3 and Figure 4, the transmission part 700 is composed of a main body 710 and a first connecting portion 720 in embodiments. The main body 710 and the first connecting portion 720 are fixedly connected to each other. Among them, the main body 710 is of a columnar structure, and the first connecting portion 720 extends outward along the circumference of the main body 710 at the end of the main body 710 away from the drive part 600. The main body 710 is provided with a first through hole 711 , and the main body 710 is sleeved on the transmission shaft 610 through the first through hole 711. The first connecting portion 720 is connected to the cover body 200. In embodiments, the first through hole 711 is eccentrically arranged relative to the main body 710, thereby ensuring that the first through hole 711 is concentrically arranged with the transmission shaft 610. In this configuration, the transmission part 700 is concentric with the output end of the drive part 600 itself and the structural part 630, while the transmission shaft 610 is eccentrically arranged relative to both the output end of the drive part 600 itself and the structural part 630. This configuration allows the drive part 600 to drive the transmission part 700 to perform a reciprocating circular motion around the centre of the transmission part 700, with minimal risk of slippage.

[0105] Referring further to Figure 3 and Figure 4, the first connecting portion 720 is of a fanshaped structure in embodiments. The first connecting portion 720 is opened with a connecting hole 721 , and the cover body 200 is clamped in the connecting hole 721 . The cover body 200 is received in the connecting hole 721. The connecting hole 721 can be either a through hole or a blind hole, which is not specifically limited here. Users can set it according to the actual product requirements.

[0106] Referring further to Figure 5, the device further comprises a support 800 and a heating assembly 900 in embodiments. The support 800 is arranged within the housing 100. The support 800 is primarily used for supporting and accommodating the heating assembly 900 and the drive part 600. In embodiments, the support 800 is provided with a second cavity 810 and a third cavity 820 along the longitudinal direction of the device. The support 800 may define the second cavity 810. The aerosol provision device extends in a longitudinal direction. The aerosol provision device extends along a longitudinal axis A. That is, the second cavity 810 is arranged above the third cavity 820. The second cavity 810 is used to accommodate the heating assembly 900, and the third cavity 820 is used to accommodate the drive part 600.

[0107] In embodiments, the heating assembly 900 is configured to be activated or permitted to activate heating when the user to be verified passes the verification.

[0108] When the user to be verified passes the verification, he or she is allowed to use the aerosol supply device. At this time, the heating assembly 900 of the aerosol provision device is set to be automatically activated or permitted to be activated (for example, by an external command) for heating. This can prevent the aerosol provision device from operating due to accidental touch, reduce the risk of burns, and improve safety performance.

[0109] Referring further to Figure 5, a top surface of the third cavity 820 is provided with a second connecting portion 830, and the transmission part 700 is sleeved on the second connecting portion 830 at one end thereof away from the drive part 600. The second connecting portion 830 may be engaged with the transmission part 700. In embodiments, the second connecting portion 830 can be realized as a cylindrical structure extending from the top surface of the third cavity 820 towards the drive part 600. A second through hole 712 is provided on the main body 710 of the transmission part 700, and the main body 710 of the transmission part 700 is sleeved on the cylindrical structure through the second through hole 712. It should be noted here that, in embodiments, the second through hole 712 on the main body 710 of the transmission part 700 is located at the centre of the main body 710, and the second connecting portion 830 is concentrically arranged with the main body 710, the structural part 630, and the output end of the drive part 600.

[0110] Referring further to Figure 6 and Figure 8, the cover body 200 at least is composed of a first structural member 210, a cover plate 220, a transmission rod 230, and a second structural member 240 in embodiments. Among them, a second opening 211 is formed on the first structural member 210, and the second opening 211 is in fluid communication with the first opening 120. The cover plate 220 is arranged at the first opening 120 and is able to open or close the first opening 120 under the drive of the first structural member210. The transmission rod 230 is connected between the first structural member 210 and the drive part 600. A third opening 241 is formed on the second structural member 240, and the third opening 241 is in fluid communication with the first opening 120, that is, the first opening 120, the second opening 211 , and the third opening 241 are all in fluid communication with each other. The second structural member 240 is embedded in the first structural member 210. When the drive part 600 is working, it drives the first structural member 210 to rotate relative to the second structural member 240 through the transmission rod 230, thereby driving the cover plate 220 to open or close the first opening 120.

[0111] In embodiments, one end of the transmission rod 230 is fixedly connected to the first structural member 210, and the other end is clamped in the connecting hole 721 opened on the first connecting portion 720, thereby realizing the connection between the cover body 200 and the transmission part 700. Referring further to Figure 6 and Figure 8, in embodiments, the first through hole 711 on the main body 710, which is used for sleeving on the transmission shaft 610, is eccentrically arranged relative to the main body 710, while the first connecting portion 720 extends outward along the circumference of the main body 710 at the end of the main body 710 away from the drive part 600. The cover body 200 is clamped in the connecting hole 721 opened on the first connecting portion 720 through the transmission rod 230, so that when the drive part 600 is working, it can drive the transmission rod 230 through the transmission part 700, thereby driving the first structural member 210 to rotate.

[0112] Referring further to Figure 6 and Figure 8, in embodiments, an inner surface of the first structural member 210 is provided with a first guide groove 212, an outer surface of the cover plate 220 is provided with a first protrusion 222, the first protrusion 222 is clamped in the first guide groove 212 and the first protrusion 222 can move back and forth along the first guide groove 212. Referring further to Figure 6 and Figure 8, in embodiments, the first guide groove 212 is arc-shaped. The arc-shaped first guide groove 212 has a first end 213 and a second end 214 opposite to each other. The first protrusion 222 can move reciprocally between the first end 213 and the second end 214 along the arc-shaped first guide groove 212. When the first protrusion 222 is located at the first end 213 of the first guide groove 212, the cover plate 220 is in a state of closing the first opening 120. When the first protrusion 222 is located at the second end 214 of the first guide groove 212, the cover plate 220 is in a state of opening the first opening 120. Alternatively, when the first protrusion 222 is located at the second end 214 of the first guide groove 212, the cover plate 220 is in a state of closing the first opening 120. When the first protrusion 222 is located at the first end 213 of the first guide groove 212, the cover plate 220 is in a state of opening the first opening 120. This is not specifically limited here, and users can set it according to the actual product requirements.

[0113] Referring further to Figure 6 and Figure 7, in embodiments, an outer surface of the second structural member 240 is provided with a second guide groove 242, an inner surface of the cover plate 220 is provided with a second protrusion 223, the second protrusion 223 is clamped in the second guide groove 242 and the second protrusion 223 can move back and forth along the second guide groove 242. The second protrusion 223 may be engaged in the second guide groove 242. When the drive part 600 is working, it drives the first structural member 210 to rotate relative to the second structural member 240 through the transmission rod 230. At this time, the first structural member 210 will drive the cover plate 220 to move along the second guide groove 242 on the second structural member 240 through the second protrusion 223, while the cover plate 220 will move along the first guide groove 212 on the first structural member 210 through the first protrusion 222, thereby causing the cover plate 220 to open or close the first opening 120.

[0114] Referring further to Figure 6 and Figure 7, in embodiments, there are at least two cover plates 220, also referred to as a plurality of cover plates, and the at least two cover plates 220 move away from or close to each other under the drive of the first structural member 210, to open or close the first opening 120. As an exemplary and non-limiting illustration, in embodiments, the number of the first protrusions 222 and the first guide grooves 212 are 2, the number of the second protrusions 223 is 4, and the number of the second guide grooves 242 is 2. That is, each cover plate 220 is provided with one first protrusion 222 and two second protrusions 223, the first structural member 210 is provided with 2 first guide grooves 212, and the second structural member 240 is provided with 2 second guide grooves 242. The two first protrusions 222 are arranged at opposite positions on the outer surfaces of the two cover plates 220, and the two first guide grooves 212 are arranged oppositely on the first structural member 210; two second protrusions 223 are arranged at opposite positions on the inner surface of each cover plate 220, and the two second guide grooves 242 are arranged oppositely on the second structural member 240.

[0115] In embodiments, the device further comprises an indicator light (not shown in the figures) which is configured to prompt whether the information collection module 300 has successfully collected the user information of the user to be verified, and / or to prompt the judgment of whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the received user information by the control module 400. In embodiments, the indicator light can be configured to display different colours, and by displaying different colours, it can prompt whether the information collection module 300 has successfully collected the user information of the user to be verified, and / or by displaying different colours, it can prompt the judgment of whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the received user information by the control module 400. In embodiments, the user information comprises biometric information of the user to be verified. And the biometric information comprises at least one of fingerprint, iris, face, voiceprint and palm print.

[0116] In embodiments, the specific type of the user's biometric information is not limited. It can be a commonly used fingerprint, or other biometric information such as iris, face, voiceprint, palm print, etc. It can be understood that when the user's biometric information is a fingerprint, the information collection module 300 can be realized through a fingerprint scanner.

[0117] In embodiments, the judgment of whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the received user information comprises: performing eigenvalue calculation on the biometric information to obtain structured data; comparing the structured data with comparison data stored in the aerosol provision device to obtain a comparison result; judging whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the comparison result.

[0118] In embodiments, after collecting the biometric information of the user to be verified, a preset encoding method can be used to encode the biometric information to form structured data. Then, the structured data is compared with the comparison data stored in the aerosol provision device to obtain a comparison result. The comparison data can be formed by encoding the biometric data of pre-registered users using the same preset encoding method. It can be understood that the biometric data pre-collected from registered users and the biometric information collected from the user to be verified mentioned above are the same type of data. This reduces the complexity of subsequent matching. Finally, determine whether the user to be verified passes the verification according to the comparison result. In embodiments, a matching algorithm can be used to match the structured data with the comparison data. It should be noted that embodiments do not specifically limit the matching algorithm. Without departing from the inventive concept, any known matching algorithm can be used.

[0119] The user to be verified and the registered user can be the same person, and the user to be verified can also be someone other than the registered user. It can be understood that, in the absence of other external factors, when the user to be verified and the registered user are the same person, the user to be verified will pass the verification. When the user to be verified and the registered user are not the same person, the user to be verified will not pass the verification. Among them, other external factors comprise but are not limited to the collected biometric information being defective or errors occurring in the matching process.

[0120] In embodiments, the control module 400 can be realized through the microcontroller configured by the aerosol provision device itself, which can avoid the need to additionally increase the hardware cost of the aerosol provision system. In embodiments, the aerosol provision device comprises at least one of atomization e- cigarettes and heat-not-burn devices, which is not specifically limited here.

[0121] Embodiment 2

[0122] Corresponding to Embodiment 1 , the present application also provides an automatic opening method for an aerosol provision device. The method is based on the aerosol provision device provided in Embodiment 1 . In this embodiment, for the content that is the same as or similar to that in Embodiment 1 , reference can be made to the previous description, and further elaboration is omitted here. As shown in Figure 9, the method comprises:

[0123] S100: collecting user information of a user to be verified;

[0124] S200: judging whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the user information, and if the user to be verified has passed the verification, controlling a cover body to open a first opening.

[0125] By the automatic opening method provided by embodiments, on one hand, it can automatically control the opening of the cover body of the aerosol provision device, which is different from the manual opening mechanism of the existing aerosol provision device, adding a different user experience for the user; on the other hand, the cover body can only be opened after the user passes the verification, giving the aerosol provision device the user's exclusivity, improving the safety and hygiene of use.

[0126] The application provides an aerosol provision device and an automatic opening method for the aerosol provision device, aiming to solve technical problems such as how to avoid a monotonous user experience and prevent misuse by minors or others.

[0127] Each embodiment is described in a progressive manner. For the parts that are the same or similar among the various embodiments, reference can be made to each other. What each embodiment focuses on is the differences from other embodiments. In embodiments, since they are basically similar to method embodiments, they are described relatively simply, and for the relevant parts, reference can be made to the partial descriptions of the method embodiments. The systems and system embodiments described above are only illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed to multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solutions in this embodiment. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand and implement them without creative work.

[0128] 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. 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.

[0129] 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.

[0130] 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.

[0131] Although the embodiments have been shown and described above, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are exemplary and should not be considered as limiting. Those skilled in the art within the scope of the application can make variations, modifications, replacements, and variations to the above-described embodiments.

Claims

CLAIMS1. An aerosol provision device comprising: a housing comprising a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of an article comprising aerosol generating material, the cavity having a cavity opening; a cover body arranged to cover at least a portion of the cavity opening; a control module; and an information collection module; wherein the information collection module is configured to collect user information of a user to be verified; and wherein the control module is configured to receive the collected user information and control the cover body to open the cavity opening in dependence on the control module determining whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the received user information.

2. The aerosol provision device according to claim 1 , comprising a drive part, wherein the control module is configured to cause the drive part to drive the cover body to open or close the cavity opening in dependence on the control module determining whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the received user information.

3. The aerosol provision device according to claim 2, comprising a transmission part configured to connect between the drive part, and the cover body .

4. The aerosol provision device according to claim 3, wherein the drive part comprises a transmission shaft, wherein one end of the transmission part is on the transmission shaft, and wherein the other end is connected to the cover body.

5. The aerosol provision device according to claim 4, wherein the transmission part comprises a main body on the transmission shaft and a connecting portion connected to the cover body.

6. The aerosol provision device according to claim 5, wherein the connecting portion comprises a connecting hole, and the cover body is received in the connecting hole.

7. The aerosol provision device according to any of claims 2 to 6, wherein the cavity is a first cavity, and the device comprises a support in the housing, wherein the support defines asecond cavity accommodating a heating assembly and a third cavity accommodating the drive part along a longitudinal direction of the device.

8. The aerosol provision device according to claim 7, wherein the connecting portion is a first connecting portion, and wherein the support is provided with a second connecting portion engaged with the transmission part at one end of the transmission part away from the drive part.

9. The aerosol provision device according to any of claims 2 to 8, wherein the cover body comprises a structural member comprising a cover opening in fluid communication with the cavity opening; and a cover plate arranged at the cavity opening; wherein the structural member is configured to drive the cover plate to open or close the cavity opening.

10. The aerosol provision device according to claim 9, wherein the cover body comprises a transmission rod connected between the structural member and the transmission part and configured to cause the structural member to rotate.11 . The aerosol provision device according to claim 9 or claim 10, wherein an inner surface of the structural member comprises a guide groove, wherein the cover plate is provided with a protrusion, and wherein the protrusion is engaged in the guide groove and is configured to move back and forth along the guide groove.

12. The aerosol provision device according to any of claims 9 to 11 , wherein the structural member is a first structural member and the cover body comprises a second structural member, wherein the second structural member comprises a third opening in fluid communication with the cavity opening, and wherein the second structural member is received in the first structural member.

13. The aerosol provision device according to claim 12, wherein the guide groove is a first guide groove, and the second structural member is provided with a second guide groove, wherein the cover plate is provided with a second protrusion, and wherein the second protrusion is engaged in the second guide groove and is configured to move back and forth along the second guide groove.

14. The aerosol provision device according to claim 13, comprising at least two second guide grooves and at least two second protrusions.

15. The aerosol provision device according to any of claims 9 to 14, comprising at least two cover plates, and wherein the at least two cover plates are configured to move away from or close to each other in response to the drive of the first structural member to open or close the cavity opening.

16. The aerosol provision device according to any one of claims 2 to 15, wherein the drive part comprises a motor.

17. The aerosol provision device according to any of claims 1 to 16, wherein the device comprises an indicator light, wherein the indicator light is configured to display a color corresponding to whether the information collection module has successfully collected the user information of the user to be verified, and / or wherein the indicator light is configured to display a color corresponding to whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the received user information by the control module.

18. The aerosol provision device according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the user information comprises biometric information of the user to be verified, wherein the determination of whether the user to be verified has passed the verification according to the received user information comprises: performing an eigenvalue calculation on the biometric information to obtain structured data; comparing the structured data with comparison data stored in the aerosol provision device to obtain a comparison result; and determining, according to the comparison result, whether the user to be verified has passed the verification.

19. The aerosol provision device according to claim 18, wherein the biometric information comprises at least one of fingerprint, iris, face, voiceprint and palm print.

20. The aerosol provision device according to any one of claims 1 to 19, the aerosol provision device is at least one of an atomization e-cigarette and a heat-not-burn device.21 . An aerosol provision system comprising the aerosol provision device of any of claims 1 to 20, and an article comprising aerosol generating material.

22. A method of operating an aerosol provision device, the method comprising: collecting user information of a user to be verified;determining, according to the collected user information, whether the user to be verified has passed the verification; and controlling a cover body to open a cavity opening of a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of an article comprising aerosol generating material in response to determining the user to be verified has passed the verification.

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