Electronic Cigarette Atomizing Head Position Detection Safety Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic cigarette users risk burning themselves when the atomizing head is mistakenly triggered while being exposed outside the device, as the heating mechanism can activate unintentionally.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that utilize a detection component, such as a hall switch and magnetic part, to detect when the atomizing head is moved out of the electronic cigarette body, preventing the heating mechanism from activating in safety mode, and providing prompt information if a scalding risk is detected based on reference information like time interval, temperature, and resistance value.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the atomizing head is arranged on a movable bottom cover that can be moved out of the electronic cigarette body, then the user can conveniently add aerosols and maintain the device, but the atomizing head may be mistakenly triggered while exposed outside, causing burns to the user
Solution Approach 1:
The detection component detects the position of the atomizing head in advance before the lighting operation is triggered. When the atomizing head is detected to be outside the electronic cigarette body, the system preemptively prevents the heating mechanism from activating, thus avoiding the harmful effect before it can occur.
Solution Approach 2:
A detection component (hall switch and magnetic part) is introduced as an intermediary between the atomizing head position and the lighting operation. This intermediary detects whether the atomizing head is inside or outside the device and transmits this information to the control system, which then decides whether to allow heating, thereby preventing direct harmful interaction.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a detection component is added to detect the atomizing head position and prevent mistaken triggering, then user safety is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical position detection mechanisms with a magnetic field-based detection system using a hall switch and magnetic part. This substitution maintains detection functionality while reducing mechanical complexity and improving reliability of the position sensing mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The detection component serves multiple functions: it detects the position of the atomizing head, determines whether the bottom cover is opened or closed, and provides information for both safety control and operational status monitoring. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate detection systems for different purposes.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Prevents accidental activation of the heating mechanism when the atomizing head is exposed, ensuring safe usage by effectively stopping the atomizing head from working when moved out of the electronic cigarette body, thus preventing user burns.
Implementation Method 1
the detection component includes a hall switch and a magnetic part
Data Source
AI summary
A method and a device for controlling electronic cigarette belong to the technical field of computers. The method comprises: when a safety mode of electronic cigarette is turned on, if a cigarette lighting signal is detected, using a detection component to detect whether an atomizing head is moved out of an electronic cigarette body; if detecting that the atomizing head is moved out of the electronic cigarette body, stopping controlling the atomizing head to work according to the cigarette lighting signal, wherein when the atomizing head is moved out of the electronic cigarette body, the atomizing head is still electrically connected to battery assembly in the electronic cigarette. The method and the device solve the problem that electronic cigarette user mistakenly triggers lighting operation and causes to burn user when the atomizing head is exposed outside the electronic cigarette body, which achieving safe use effect of electronic cigarette.