KR-102960944-B1 - AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE

KR102960944B1KR 102960944 B1KR102960944 B1KR 102960944B1KR-102960944-B1

Abstract

An aerosol generating device is disclosed. The aerosol generating device of the present disclosure comprises: a first container including a wick and a heater; a second container storing a liquid; a first sensor detecting a coupling between the first container and the second container; a second sensor detecting the temperature of the heater and a control unit, wherein the first container and the second container are detachably coupled to each other, and the control unit controls the supply of initial power corresponding to the coupling to the heater based on the coupling of the first container and the second container in a separated state, and can determine at least one of whether the liquid is absorbed by the wick and whether the liquid stored in the second container is depleted based on the temperature of the heater detected in response to the supply of the initial power.

Inventors

조병성
이종섭
정순환

Assignees

주식회사 케이티앤지

Dates

Publication Date: 20260508
Application Date: 20220928
Priority Date: 20220511

Claims (13)

A first container including a wick and a heater; A second container for storing liquid; A first sensor for detecting coupling between the first container and the second container; A second sensor for detecting the temperature of the heater; and It includes a control unit, and The first container and the second container are detachably coupled to each other, The above control unit is, Based on the fact that the first container and the second container are combined while separated, the system controls the supply of initial power corresponding to the combination to the heater, and If the temperature change of the heater during the first time when the initial power is supplied is less than the first temperature change, it is determined that the liquid is absorbed into the wick, and If the temperature change of the heater during the first time period is greater than the first temperature change, it is determined that the liquid is not absorbed into the wick, and When the liquid is absorbed into the wick, the supply of the initial power to the heater is completed, and An aerosol generating device characterized by maintaining the supply of the initial power to the heater for a second time after the first time when the liquid is not absorbed into the wick.
In paragraph 1, The above control unit is, Based on the temperature of the heater detected in response to the supply of the initial power during the second time period, determining whether the liquid stored in the second container is depleted, and An aerosol generating device characterized by controlling the power supply to the heater to be cut off until the first container and the second container are separated when it is determined that the liquid in the second container has been depleted.
In paragraph 2, The above control unit is, Based on the fact that the temperature of the heater during the second time period exceeds a preset reference temperature, it is determined that the liquid is depleted, and An aerosol generating device characterized by determining that the liquid has not been depleted based on the fact that the temperature of the heater during the second time period is below the reference temperature.
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In paragraph 1, The above control unit is, Based on the fact that the temperature change of the heater during the second time period is less than the second temperature change, it is determined that the liquid has not been depleted, and An aerosol generating device characterized by determining that the liquid is depleted based on the fact that the temperature change of the heater during the second time period is greater than or equal to the second temperature change.
In paragraph 1, It further includes a third sensor that detects puff, and The above control unit is, An aerosol generating device characterized by cutting off the supply of the initial power after the first time has elapsed and before the puff is detected when the liquid is absorbed into the wick.
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In paragraph 1, It further includes a third sensor that detects puff, and The above control unit is, Based on the temperature of the heater detected in response to the supply of the initial power during the second time period, determining whether the liquid stored in the second container is depleted, and If it is determined that the above liquid has not been depleted, the initial power is controlled to be supplied to the heater for a preset initial time corresponding to the initial power, including the first time and the second time, and An aerosol generating device characterized by monitoring whether the puff is detected based on the elapsed initial time.
In paragraph 1, It further includes an interface that displays notifications to the user, and The above control unit is, Based on the temperature of the heater detected in response to the supply of the initial power during the second time period, determining whether the liquid stored in the second container is depleted, and If it is determined that the above liquid has not been depleted, the initial power is controlled to be supplied to the heater for a preset initial time corresponding to the initial power, including the first time and the second time, and An aerosol generating device characterized by outputting a notification through the interface based on the elapsed initial time.
In paragraph 1, The body further includes the above-mentioned control unit, and The above control unit is, An aerosol generating device characterized by monitoring whether the first container and the second container are coupled while the body and the first container are coupled.
In paragraph 1, The above wick is, A first wick part disposed inside the first container; and It includes a second wick part positioned to be exposed to the outside of the first container through a liquid inlet formed in the first container, and The above heater is characterized by being positioned to be in contact with the first wick part.
In paragraph 1, The above second container is, A chamber for storing the above liquid; and It includes an absorbent part that absorbs the above liquid, The absorbent portion is positioned to be exposed to the outside of the second container, and An aerosol generating device characterized in that when the first container and the second container are combined, the liquid absorbed in the absorbent portion is supplied to the first container.
In paragraph 1, The above-mentioned wick is formed of ceramic and is an aerosol generating device.

Description

Aerosol generating device The present disclosure relates to an aerosol generating device. An aerosol generator is designed to extract specific components from a medium or substance through aerosols. The medium may contain substances of various components. The substances contained in the medium may be flavor substances of various components. For example, the substances contained in the medium may include nicotine, herbal components, and/or coffee components. Recently, much research has been conducted on such aerosol generators. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 2 to 6 are drawings referenced in the description of an aerosol generating device according to embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating the operation method of an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 8 to 13 are drawings referenced in the description of the operation of an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Identical or similar components are given the same reference numeral regardless of the drawing symbols, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted. In the following description, the suffixes "module" and "part" for components may be assigned or used interchangeably solely for the sake of ease of drafting the specification. "Module" and "part" do not inherently possess distinct meanings or roles. In addition, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, detailed descriptions of related prior art are omitted if it is determined that such detailed descriptions may obscure the essence of the embodiments disclosed in this specification. Furthermore, the attached drawings are intended only to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical concept disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings. The attached drawings should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and technical scope of this disclosure. Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components. However, said components are not limited by said terms. Such terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. When it is stated that one component is "connected" or "connected" to another component, it may be directly connected or connected to that other component. However, it should be understood that other components may exist in between. On the other hand, when it is stated that one component is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that no other components exist in between. A singular expression includes a plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 1, the aerosol generating device (100) may include a communication interface (110), an input/output interface (120), an aerosol generating module (130), a memory (140), a sensor module (150), a battery (160) and/or a control unit (170). In one embodiment, the aerosol generating device (100) may consist only of a main body. In this case, the components included in the aerosol generating device (100) may be located in the main body. In another embodiment, the aerosol generating device (100) may consist of a cartridge holding an aerosol generating substance and a main body. In this case, the components included in the aerosol generating device (100) may be located in at least one of the main body and the cartridge. The communication interface (110) may include at least one communication module for communication with an external device and/or network. For example, the communication interface (110) may include a communication module for wired communication such as USB (universal serial bus). For example, the communication interface (110) may include a communication module for wireless communication such as WiFi (wireless fidelity), Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Zigbee, and NFC (near field communication). The input/output interface (120) may include an input device that receives commands from a user and/or an output device that outputs information to the user. For example, the input device may include a touch panel, a physical button, a microphone, etc. For example, the output device may include a display device that outputs visual information such as a display or a light-emitting diode (LED), an audio device that outputs auditory information such as a speaker or a buzzer, a motor that outputs tactile information such as a haptic effect, etc. The input/output interface (1