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CN-122028817-A - Aerosol generating device and control method thereof

CN122028817ACN 122028817 ACN122028817 ACN 122028817ACN-122028817-A

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment comprises a heater assembly comprising a heater disposed about at least a portion of a cigarette inserted into the aerosol-generating device, first and second circuits connected to the heater in parallel with each other, and a processor controlled to cause the first and second circuits to selectively operate, wherein the processor may be configured to detect a current generated in the heater using the first circuit, determine a current state of the aerosol-generating device based on the detected current, control the aerosol-generating device based on the current state, and provide the current to the heater using the second circuit.

Inventors

  • ZHENG ZHENZHE

Assignees

  • 韩国烟草人参公社

Dates

Publication Date
20260512
Application Date
20250724
Priority Date
20240909

Claims (15)

  1. 1. An aerosol-generating device, characterized in that, Comprising the following steps: A heater assembly comprising a heater disposed about at least a portion of a cigarette inserted into the aerosol-generating device; a first circuit and a second circuit connected in parallel with each other to the heater, and A processor that controls to selectively operate the first circuit and the second circuit, Wherein the processor is configured to: Detecting a current generated in the heater using the first circuit, Determining a current state of the aerosol-generating device based on the detected current, Controlling the aerosol-generating device based on the current state, Providing current to the heater using the second circuit.
  2. 2. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein, The processor is configured to: When operating in a first mode, detecting a current generated in the heater using the first circuit, Determining a current state of the aerosol-generating device based on the detected current, Determining whether to operate in a second mode based on the current state, When operating in the second mode, current is provided to the heater using the second circuit.
  3. 3. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein, The heater assembly further comprises: A first support member coupled to an upper portion of the cylindrical shape when the heater is cylindrical, and A second support member coupled to the cylindrical lower portion.
  4. 4. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 3, wherein, The heater assembly also includes a vacuum member connecting the first support member and the second support member to encase at least a portion of the heater.
  5. 5. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein, The heater assembly further includes a support member having a cylindrical hollow, The heater is disposed inside the hollow.
  6. 6. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 5, wherein, The heater assembly also includes a vacuum member that wraps around at least a portion of the support member.
  7. 7. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein, The heater is serpentine.
  8. 8. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein, The processor measures a capacitance present in the heater using the first circuit.
  9. 9. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 8, wherein, The processor is configured to determine whether at least one of the cigarette or a humidity of the cigarette is inserted based on the measured capacitance.
  10. 10. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 9, wherein, The processor is configured to determine a current state of the aerosol-generating device as a first state when the cigarette has been inserted into the aerosol-generating device based on the measured capacitance.
  11. 11. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein, The inductance present in the heater is measured using the first circuit.
  12. 12. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 11, wherein, Determining whether the cigarette is inserted based on the measured inductance.
  13. 13. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 12, wherein, Determining a current state of the aerosol-generating device as a first state when the cigarette has been inserted into the aerosol-generating device based on the measured inductance.
  14. 14. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 10, wherein, The processor is configured to: a user input is received and a user input is received, When the user input is a heating command, detecting a current present in the heater using the first circuit as a first mode, Determining a present state of the aerosol-generating device based on the detected current, And when the current state is a first state, providing current to the heater using the second circuit as a second mode.
  15. 15. A method of controlling an aerosol-generating device, performed by an aerosol-generating device, characterized in that, Wherein the aerosol-generating device comprises: A heater assembly comprising a heater disposed about at least a portion of a cigarette inserted into the aerosol-generating device; a first circuit and a second circuit connected in parallel with each other to the heater, and A processor that controls to selectively operate the first circuit and the second circuit, Wherein the method comprises the following operations: detecting a current generated in the heater using the first circuit; Determining a current state of the aerosol-generating device based on the detected current; Controlling the aerosol-generating device based on the current state, and Providing current to the heater using the second circuit.

Description

Aerosol generating device and control method thereof Technical Field The following embodiments relate to an aerosol-generating device and a method of controlling the same, and more particularly, to a method of controlling the state of an aerosol-generating device including a heater disposed about at least a portion of a cigarette. Background In recent years, demands for electronic cigarette devices have been increasing. In addition, the continuous growth of the demands of electronic cigarette devices accelerates the continuous development of the related functions of the electronic cigarette devices. In particular, functions related to the type and characteristics of electronic cigarette devices are being continuously developed. In order to simplify the structure of the electronic cigarette apparatus and improve efficiency, it is necessary to simplify the component modules. In order to simplify the device structure, it is necessary to make the heater of the electronic cigarette exert various functions and control the operation of the electronic cigarette device based on this. Disclosure of Invention Technical problem to be solved The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems. An embodiment may provide an aerosol-generating device comprising a heater disposed about at least a portion of a cigarette. An embodiment may provide an aerosol-generating device and a method of controlling the same, wherein the aerosol-generating device determines its state based on selectively operated circuitry. However, the technical problem to be solved is not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and other problems may be present. Technical method for solving the problems An aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment comprises a heater assembly comprising a heater disposed about at least a portion of a cigarette inserted into the aerosol-generating device, first and second circuits connected to the heater in parallel with each other, and a processor controlled to cause the first and second circuits to selectively operate, wherein the processor is configurable to detect a current generated in the heater using the first circuit, determine a current state of the aerosol-generating device based on the detected current, control the aerosol-generating device based on the current state, and provide a current to the heater using the second circuit. An aerosol-generating device control method performed by an aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment, wherein the aerosol-generating device comprises a heater assembly comprising a heater disposed about at least a portion of a cigarette inserted into the aerosol-generating device, a first circuit and a second circuit connected to the heater in parallel with each other, and a processor controlled to cause the first circuit and the second circuit to selectively operate, wherein the method may comprise detecting a current generated in the heater using the first circuit, determining a current state of the aerosol-generating device based on the detected current, controlling the aerosol-generating device based on the current state, and providing a current to the heater using the second circuit. ADVANTAGEOUS EFFECTS OF INVENTION According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, it may be determined whether the aerosol-generating substance has been exhausted. According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, safe and convenient use of the electronic cigarette device may be ensured by controlling the aerosol-generating device or powering the heater according to whether the aerosol-generating substance is depleted. Drawings Fig. 1 is a block diagram of an aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure. Fig. 2 shows an aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure. Fig. 3 is an exploded view of a heater assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 4a and 4b are exploded cross-sectional views of a split heater assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 5a and 5b are exploded cross-sectional views of an integrated heater assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 6 is a block diagram of an aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure. Fig. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an operation mode-based aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an aerosol-generating device based on measured capacitance according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an aerosol-generating device based on measured inductance according to an embodiment of the pre