Atomizer Connection Detection Circuit for Cartridge Misinstallation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing aerosol generation devices face issues with malfunction due to improper cartridge installation, which users cannot easily detect, affecting the user experience.
Innovation Solution
An aerosol generation apparatus with a power supply circuit, switch circuit, control circuit, and detection circuit that determines the connection status of the atomizer, including a detection resistor and MOSFET, to ensure proper functioning and enhance user experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of stationary object
If a replaceable cartridge design is used to increase battery component reuse cycles, then the duration of action of stationary object is improved, but the reliability deteriorates due to improper installation causing malfunction
Solution Approach 1:
The detection circuit performs preliminary detection of the cartridge installation status before the device operates. The control circuit receives detection signals and determines whether the cartridge is properly installed before enabling vapor generation, preventing malfunction from improper installation while maintaining replaceable cartridge design for extended use
Solution Approach 2:
The detection circuit continuously monitors the connection status between cartridge and device, providing feedback signals to the control circuit. Based on this feedback, the control circuit adjusts the working state accordingly, ensuring reliable operation while allowing repeated cartridge replacement
2Device complexity
If no detection circuit is implemented to simplify device structure, then the device complexity is reduced, but the difficulty of detecting and measuring worsens as users cannot determine device status
Solution Approach 1:
The detection circuit acts as an intermediary between the cartridge connection status and the control circuit. It detects physical connection parameters and converts them into electrical signals that the control circuit can process, enabling status determination without significantly increasing overall device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual user checking with an automated detection circuit that uses electrical signal detection instead of mechanical or visual inspection methods. This substitution enables automatic status determination while keeping the detection mechanism simple and integrated into the control system
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an aerosol generation apparatus. The aerosol generation apparatus includes a power source circuit, a switch circuit, a control circuit and a detection circuit, wherein an output end of the power source circuit is connected to a first input end of the control circuit; an output end of the detection circuit is connected to a second input end of the control circuit, and the detection circuit is used for generating an electrical signal according to a detected connection state of an atomizer and outputting the electrical signal to the control circuit; and an output end of the switch circuit is connected to a third input end of the control circuit for transmitting a switch signal to the control circuit, and the control circuit controls the operating state of the atomizer according to the switch signal. The present invention can improve the usage experience of a user.