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本發明與吸煙替代系統相關，且特別是（然而非專門地）與包括加熱不燃燒設備的吸煙替代系統相關。本發明也與加熱不燃燒設備相關，且特別是（然而非專門地）與包括可動頂蓋且能夠基於頂蓋的位置來控制對加熱元件的電力供應的加熱不燃燒設備相關。The present invention is related to smoking replacement systems, and in particular (but not exclusively) to smoking replacement systems that include heat-not-burn devices. The present invention is also related to heat-not-burn devices, and particularly (but not exclusively) to heat-not-burn devices that include a movable top cover and can control the power supply to the heating element based on the position of the top cover.
普遍認為吸煙草使吸煙者暴露於潛在有害物質。普遍認為，大量的潛在有害物質是透過由煙草的燃燒及/或燃燒引起的熱量以及煙草的煙本身中燃燒的煙草成分而產生的。It is generally believed that smoking grass exposes smokers to potentially harmful substances. It is generally believed that a large amount of potentially harmful substances are produced through the heat caused by the burning and/or burning of tobacco and the burning tobacco components in the tobacco smoke itself.
常規的易燃吸煙製品（例如香煙）一般包括圓柱形的煙草桿且通常也包括圓柱形的濾嘴，圓柱形的煙草桿包括被包裝紙環繞的煙絲，濾嘴與包裹的煙草桿呈鄰接關係地軸向對準。濾嘴一般包括被塞套圍束的過濾材料。包裹的煙草桿及濾嘴藉由包裹的接裝紙帶接合在一起，接裝紙帶圍束濾嘴的整個長度及包裹的煙草桿的相鄰部分。此種常規香煙是藉由點燃與濾嘴相對的端部及燃燒煙草桿來使用的。吸煙者藉由在香煙的口部端或濾嘴端進行抽吸來將主流煙接收到它們的口部中。Conventional flammable smoking products (such as cigarettes) generally include cylindrical tobacco rods and usually also cylindrical filters. Cylindrical tobacco rods include shredded tobacco surrounded by wrapping paper, and the filter is adjacent to the wrapped tobacco rod. Align the ground axis. Filters generally include filter material enclosed by a plug sleeve. The wrapped tobacco rod and the filter are joined together by a wrapped tipping paper tape, which wraps the entire length of the filter and the adjacent part of the wrapped tobacco rod. This conventional cigarette is used by igniting the end opposite to the filter and burning the tobacco rod. Smokers receive mainstream smoke into their mouths by smoking at the mouth end or filter end of the cigarette.
已知有機材料（例如煙草）的燃燒會產生焦油及其他潛在有害的副產物。已經提出了各種吸煙替代系統（或「替代吸煙系統」）以避免吸煙草。It is known that the burning of organic materials (such as tobacco) produces tar and other potentially harmful by-products. Various smoking alternative systems (or "alternative smoking systems") have been proposed to avoid smoking grass.
此類吸煙替代系統可以形成尼古丁替代療法的一部分，此療法針對的是希望停止吸煙且克服對尼古丁的依賴的人。This type of smoking replacement system can form part of nicotine replacement therapy, which is aimed at people who want to stop smoking and overcome their dependence on nicotine.
吸煙替代系統包括電子系統，電子系統藉由產生煙霧（也稱為「蒸氣」）容許使用者模擬吸煙的動作，煙霧透過口部（吸入）抽吸到肺部中隨後呼出。吸入的煙霧一般帶有尼古丁及/或調味劑，其不具有或具有較少的與傳統吸煙相關聯的氣味及健康風險。Smoking alternative systems include electronic systems that allow users to simulate smoking by generating smoke (also called "vapor"). The smoke is drawn into the lungs through the mouth (inhalation) and then exhaled. Inhaled smoke generally contains nicotine and/or flavoring agents, which do not have or have less odor and health risks associated with traditional smoking.
總體而言，吸煙替代系統旨在提供吸煙儀式的替代品，同時將類似的體驗提供給使用者及向有傳統吸煙及易燃煙草產品的經驗的彼等人提供滿足感。一些吸煙替代系統使用吸煙替代製品（也稱為「耗材」），此吸煙替代製品被設計為類似於呈圓柱形的形式且在一端處具有煙嘴口的傳統香煙。In general, the smoking substitution system aims to provide alternatives to smoking rituals, while at the same time providing a similar experience to users and providing satisfaction to those who have experience in traditional smoking and flammable tobacco products. Some smoking replacement systems use smoking replacement products (also called "consumables") that are designed to resemble traditional cigarettes that are cylindrical in form and have a mouthpiece at one end.
在過去幾年中，吸煙替代系統的普及及使用迅速增長。儘管原本是作為協助希望戒去吸煙草的習慣性吸煙者的輔助來銷售的，但消費者越來越將吸煙替代系統視為合乎需要的生活風格配件。In the past few years, the popularity and use of smoking alternative systems has grown rapidly. Although originally marketed as an aid to habitual smokers who wish to quit smoking, consumers increasingly regard the smoking alternative system as a desirable lifestyle accessory.
存在許多不同範疇的吸煙替代系統，每種均利用不同的吸煙替代方法。There are many different types of smoking replacement systems, each using a different method of smoking replacement.
一種用於吸煙替代系統的方法是所謂的加熱煙草（「HT」）方法，其中將煙草（而不是「電子液體」）加熱或加溫以釋放蒸氣。HT也稱為「加熱不燃燒」（「HNB」）。煙草可以是煙葉或重組的煙草。蒸氣可以含有尼古丁及/或調味劑。在HT方法中，意圖是，將煙草加熱但不點燃，即煙草並不經歷燃燒。One method used for smoking alternative systems is the so-called heated tobacco ("HT") method, in which tobacco (rather than "e-liquid") is heated or warmed to release vapor. HT is also called "heat not burn" ("HNB"). The tobacco can be tobacco leaf or reconstituted tobacco. The vapor may contain nicotine and/or flavoring agents. In the HT method, the intention is that the tobacco is heated but not ignited, that is, the tobacco does not experience combustion.
典型的HT吸煙替代系統可以包括設備及耗材。耗材可以包括煙草材料。可以將設備及耗材配置為實體耦接在一起。使用時，可以藉由設備的加熱元件向煙草材料賦予熱，其中通過煙草材料的空氣流使得煙草材料中的成分作為蒸氣釋放。蒸氣也可以由煙草材料中的載體（此載體可以例如包括丙二醇及/或植物甘油）及從煙草所釋放的額外的揮發性化合物所形成。釋放的蒸氣可以夾帶在抽吸通過煙草的空氣流中。A typical HT smoking replacement system can include equipment and consumables. The consumable may include tobacco material. The equipment and consumables can be configured to be physically coupled together. In use, the heating element of the device can be used to impart heat to the tobacco material, wherein the air flow through the tobacco material causes the components in the tobacco material to be released as vapor. The vapor may also be formed by a carrier in the tobacco material (this carrier may, for example, include propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycerin) and additional volatile compounds released from the tobacco. The released vapor can be entrained in the air stream drawn through the tobacco.
隨著蒸氣從汽化位置穿過耗材（夾帶在空氣流中）到耗材的出口（例如煙嘴口），蒸氣冷卻及冷凝而形成煙霧以供使用者吸入。煙霧通常將含有揮發性化合物。As the vapor passes through the consumable (entrained in the air stream) from the vaporization position to the outlet of the consumable (such as the mouthpiece of the cigarette holder), the vapor cools and condenses to form smoke for the user to inhale. Smoke will usually contain volatile compounds.
在HT吸煙替代系統中，認為加熱而不是點燃煙草材料造成較少或較小量的通常在吸煙期間產生的更有害的化合物。從而，HT方法可以減少可能透過煙草的點燃、燃燒、及熱解劣化引起的氣味及/或健康風險。In the HT smoking replacement system, it is believed that heating rather than igniting the tobacco material causes fewer or smaller amounts of the more harmful compounds that are usually produced during smoking. Thus, the HT method can reduce the odor and/or health risks that may be caused by the ignition, combustion, and pyrolysis degradation of tobacco.
可能需要吸煙替代系統（特別是HT吸煙替代系統）的改善設計以增強使用者體驗及改善HT吸煙替代系統的功能。It may be necessary to improve the design of smoking replacement systems (especially HT smoking replacement systems) to enhance user experience and improve the function of HT smoking replacement systems.
鑑於上述考量設計了本揭示內容。This disclosure is designed in view of the above considerations.
從最廣泛的意義上講，本發明的一個態樣與一種加熱不燃燒設備相關，此態樣包括控制加熱不燃燒設備的操作，此操作包括偵測頂蓋移除。從最廣泛的意義上講，本發明的另一個態樣與具有可動頂蓋的加熱不燃燒設備相關，其中設備被配置為基於可動頂蓋的位置來控制對加熱元件的電力供應。本發明也提供了操作加熱不燃燒設備的對應方法，方法基於可動頂蓋的位置來控制對加熱元件的電力供應。In the broadest sense, one aspect of the present invention is related to a heat-not-burn device. This aspect includes controlling the operation of the heat-not-burn device, and this operation includes detecting the removal of the top cover. In the broadest sense, another aspect of the present invention relates to a heat-not-burn device having a movable top cover, wherein the device is configured to control the power supply to the heating element based on the position of the movable top cover. The present invention also provides a corresponding method for operating the heating and non-combustion equipment, which controls the power supply to the heating element based on the position of the movable top cover.
依據本發明的第一態樣，提供了一種加熱不燃燒設備，包括：加熱器，用於加熱煙霧形成基材；可動頂蓋，至少部分地覆蓋加熱器；感測器，用於偵測頂蓋移動；及控制器，被配置為至少基於偵測頂蓋的移動來減少向加熱器供應的電力。According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a heating and non-combustion device, including: a heater for heating a smoke forming substrate; a movable top cover that at least partially covers the heater; and a sensor for detecting the top Cover movement; and a controller configured to reduce power supplied to the heater based at least on detecting the movement of the top cover.
現將列出可選的特徵。這些特徵單獨地可適用或者與任何態樣任何組合地可適用。The optional features will now be listed. These features are applicable individually or in any combination with any aspect.
可選地，可動頂蓋界定設備的空腔的至少一部分，且可動頂蓋包括用於將加熱元件接收到空腔中的孔，其中可動頂蓋更包括通往空腔的開口，此開口被配置為接收煙霧形成基材的至少一部分。Optionally, the movable top cover defines at least a part of the cavity of the device, and the movable top cover includes a hole for receiving the heating element into the cavity, wherein the movable top cover further includes an opening to the cavity, and the opening is It is configured to receive smoke to form at least a portion of the substrate.
可選地，若加熱器部分或完全暴露，則感測器偵測到頂蓋的移動。Optionally, if the heater is partially or completely exposed, the sensor detects the movement of the top cover.
可選地，設備包括使用者介面，且其中設備被配置為在感測器偵測到頂蓋的移動時使用使用者介面來向使用者指示。Optionally, the device includes a user interface, and the device is configured to use the user interface to indicate to the user when the sensor detects the movement of the top cover.
可選地，煙霧形成基材是加熱不燃燒耗材的一部分。Optionally, the aerosol forming substrate is part of a heat-not-burn consumable.
可選地，頂蓋被配置為與耗材接合。Optionally, the top cover is configured to engage with consumables.
可選地，加熱器在使用時穿透煙霧形成基材。Optionally, the heater penetrates the aerosol forming substrate when in use.
可選地，頂蓋包括受偵測部件供感測器偵測。Optionally, the top cover includes a detectable component for the sensor to detect.
可選地，受偵測部件包括頂蓋磁鐵。Optionally, the detected component includes a top cover magnet.
可選地，設備的殼體包括殼體磁性以供與頂蓋磁鐵進行磁***互作用以藉此將頂蓋固位在關閉位置下。Optionally, the housing of the device includes a housing magnet for magnetic interaction with the top cover magnet to thereby retain the top cover in the closed position.
可選地，減少向y供應的電力包括加熱器包括：關閉向加熱器供應的電力。Optionally, reducing the power supplied to y including the heater includes turning off the power supplied to the heater.
依據本發明的第二態樣，提供了一種操作加熱不燃燒設備的方法。加熱不燃燒設備包括頂蓋，此頂蓋在用來隱蔽加熱元件的接合位置與用來暴露加熱元件的脫離位置之間可動。方法包括以下步驟：在偵測到頂蓋處於接合位置時啟用對加熱元件的電力供應；及在偵測到頂蓋處於脫離位置時停用所述電力供應。According to a second aspect of the present invention, a method of operating a heat-not-burn device is provided. The heating and non-combustion equipment includes a top cover that is movable between an engaged position for concealing the heating element and a disengaged position for exposing the heating element. The method includes the following steps: activating the power supply to the heating element when detecting that the top cover is in the engaged position; and deactivating the power supply when detecting that the top cover is in the disengaged position.
方法提供了操作加熱不燃燒設備的安全及高效的手段。在頂蓋脫離時，加熱元件暴露，若繼續向加熱器供應電力，則會給使用者帶來潛在的危險。藉由在頂蓋脫離時切斷加熱器的電力，設備因此減少了傷害使用者的風險。並且，在頂蓋開啟時停用加熱器節省了電力，從而增加了設備的電池壽命及效率。The method provides a safe and efficient means of operating heat-not-burn equipment. When the top cover is detached, the heating element is exposed, and if power continues to be supplied to the heater, it will bring potential danger to the user. By cutting off the power to the heater when the top cover is detached, the device therefore reduces the risk of harm to the user. Also, disabling the heater when the top cover is open saves power, thereby increasing the battery life and efficiency of the device.
用語「隱蔽加熱元件」指示，頂蓋的一個用途是保護使用者以免暴露於加熱元件。在頂蓋接合時，加熱元件可以部分地或實質上隱蔽（例如不可見，或不可取用），例如仍然透過調適為接收加熱不燃燒耗材的空腔而可取用。因此，「隱蔽加熱元件」指的是加熱元件實質上隱蔽，或相對於頂蓋處於脫離位置時隱蔽。The term "concealed heating element" indicates that one purpose of the top cover is to protect the user from exposure to the heating element. When the top cover is engaged, the heating element may be partially or substantially concealed (for example, invisible, or unavailable), for example, still accessible through a cavity adapted to receive heating and non-combustible consumables. Therefore, "concealed heating element" means that the heating element is substantially concealed, or concealed when it is in a disengaged position relative to the top cover.
用語「暴露加熱元件」指示，加熱元件的在頂蓋接合時不可見或不可取用的至少一部分在頂蓋脫離時變得對使用者可見或可取用。儘管如此，在加熱元件暴露時，加熱元件的至少一部分仍然可以隱蔽（不可見，或不可取用）。在一些實施例中，在頂蓋處於脫離位置時，頂蓋界定孔，通過此孔，可取用加熱元件（例如供檢驗及清潔）。在頂蓋處於接合位置時，此孔可以關閉以「隱蔽」加熱元件。The term "exposing the heating element" indicates that at least a portion of the heating element that is not visible or unavailable when the top cover is engaged becomes visible or accessible to the user when the top cover is detached. Nevertheless, when the heating element is exposed, at least a part of the heating element can still be concealed (invisible or unavailable). In some embodiments, when the top cover is in the disengaged position, the top cover defines a hole through which the heating element can be accessed (for example, for inspection and cleaning). When the top cover is in the engaged position, this hole can be closed to "conceal" the heating element.
現將列出另外的可選特徵。這些特徵單獨地可適用或者與任何態樣任何組合地可適用。Additional optional features will now be listed. These features are applicable individually or in any combination with any aspect.
設備包括主體及與主體可接合的頂蓋。設備也包括從主體延伸的加熱元件。在一些實施例中，頂蓋被偏壓到接合位置下、偏壓到脫離位置下、或兩者。設備可以包括偏壓構件，偏壓構件將頂蓋偏壓到接合位置下、偏壓到脫離位置下、或兩者。在一些實施例中，偏壓構件包括一或更多個磁鐵。在一些實施例中，頂蓋包括一或更多個磁鐵。在一些實施例中，主體包括一或更多個磁鐵。在一些實施例中，頂蓋及主體各自分別包括一或更多個磁鐵。The device includes a main body and a top cover that can be joined with the main body. The device also includes a heating element extending from the main body. In some embodiments, the top cover is biased into the engaged position, biased into the disengaged position, or both. The device may include a biasing member that biases the top cover into the engaged position, the disengaged position, or both. In some embodiments, the biasing member includes one or more magnets. In some embodiments, the top cover includes one or more magnets. In some embodiments, the main body includes one or more magnets. In some embodiments, the top cover and the main body each include one or more magnets.
在一些實施例中，將頂蓋偏壓到接合位置下。如此，一旦使用者不再需要頂蓋脫離，單純藉由使用者釋放頂蓋，頂蓋就將「彈」回到接合位置下。In some embodiments, the top cover is biased into the engaged position. In this way, once the user no longer needs the top cover to be detached, simply by releasing the top cover by the user, the top cover will "spring" back to the engaged position.
頂蓋的位置的偵測可以藉由合適的開關或感測器來實現，包括但不限於鄰近度感測器、光感測器、或運動感測器。The position of the top cover can be detected by a suitable switch or sensor, including but not limited to a proximity sensor, a light sensor, or a motion sensor.
在一些實施例中，設備包括配置為偵測頂蓋的位置且耦接到控制器的鄰近度感測器，此控制器被配置為決定頂蓋是處於接合位置還是脫離位置，且方法包括以下步驟：在頂蓋被鄰近度感測器偵測到處於接合位置時啟用對加熱元件的電力供應，及在頂蓋被鄰近度感測器偵測到處於脫離位置時停用所述電力供應。In some embodiments, the device includes a proximity sensor configured to detect the position of the top cover and coupled to the controller, the controller is configured to determine whether the top cover is in the engaged position or the disengaged position, and the method includes the following Steps: when the top cover is detected by the proximity sensor to be in the engaged position, the power supply to the heating element is activated, and when the top cover is detected by the proximity sensor to be in the disengaged position, the power supply is disabled.
在一些實施例中，設備包括一或更多個磁鐵，且鄰近度感測器包括霍爾效應感測器，此霍爾效應感測器被配置為測量與一或更多個磁鐵相關聯的磁場以偵測頂蓋的位置。在一些實施例中，一或更多個磁鐵充當偏壓構件且用來提供磁場，偏壓構件用來將頂蓋偏壓到接合位置、脫離位置、或兩者下，磁場被霍爾效應感測器偵測以決定頂蓋的位置。In some embodiments, the device includes one or more magnets, and the proximity sensor includes a Hall-effect sensor that is configured to measure Magnetic field to detect the position of the top cover. In some embodiments, one or more magnets act as a biasing member and are used to provide a magnetic field. The biasing member is used to bias the top cover to the engaged position, the disengaged position, or both, and the magnetic field is sensed by the Hall effect. The detector detects to determine the position of the top cover.
合宜地，在磁場小於閾值時，可以將頂蓋偵測為脫離，且在磁場大於閾值時，可以將頂蓋偵測為接合。閾值可以是儲存在設備的記憶體內的預定值。可以將閾值選定為合適的值，使得在頂蓋相對於設備的主體達到一定距離時（例如在頂蓋相對於設備的距離足以將加熱器暴露到被認為是危險的程度時）將頂蓋決定為「脫離」。如此，避免了由頂蓋的小的、微不足道的移動所造成的加熱器的不需要的停用。Conveniently, when the magnetic field is less than the threshold, the top cover can be detected as being separated, and when the magnetic field is greater than the threshold, the top cover can be detected as being engaged. The threshold may be a predetermined value stored in the memory of the device. The threshold can be selected as an appropriate value so that the top cover is determined when the top cover reaches a certain distance from the main body of the device (for example, when the distance between the top cover and the device is sufficient to expose the heater to a degree considered dangerous) For "disengagement." In this way, unwanted deactivation of the heater caused by small, insignificant movements of the top cover is avoided.
可選地，方法可以更包括以下步驟：在設備處於已經停用加熱元件的電力的狀態（例如因為頂蓋先前已經被偵測到，頂蓋處於脫離位置）時，若偵測到頂蓋處於脫離位置，則防止對加熱元件的任何進一步電力供應。例如，若頂蓋處於脫離位置且使用者試圖給加熱元件加電（例如藉由按壓電源鈕來加電），則設備將不向加熱器供應電力。其結果是，對加熱器的電力供應保持停用，直到使用者將頂蓋與設備的主體接合為止。Optionally, the method may further include the following steps: when the device is in a state where the power of the heating element has been disabled (for example, because the top cover has been detected before, the top cover is in the disengaged position), if it is detected that the top cover is disengaged Position, it prevents any further power supply to the heating element. For example, if the top cover is in the disengaged position and the user tries to power on the heating element (for example by pressing the power button to power on), the device will not supply power to the heater. As a result, the power supply to the heater remains disabled until the user engages the top cover with the main body of the device.
在一些實施例中，方法包括以下步驟：在偵測到頂蓋處於脫離位置時使設備減電。換言之，在一些實施例中，若設備處於加電狀態（「打開」）且偵測到頂蓋處於脫離位置，則方法包括以下步驟：將設備減電（「關閉」）以停用設備功能（包括加熱元件）。可選地，在設備被減電（「關閉」）時，方法更包括以下步驟：若偵測到頂蓋處於脫離位置，則防止加電（「打開」）。其結果是，設備保持減電，直到使用者將頂蓋與設備的主體接合為止。In some embodiments, the method includes the following steps: de-energizing the device when detecting that the top cover is in the disengaged position. In other words, in some embodiments, if the device is powered on ("open") and the top cover is detected to be in the detached position, the method includes the following steps: power down the device ("turn off") to disable device functions (including Heating element). Optionally, when the device is powered down ("closed"), the method further includes the following steps: if the top cover is detected to be in the disengaged position, preventing power on ("open"). As a result, the device remains powered down until the user engages the top cover with the body of the device.
依據本發明的第三態樣，提供了一種加熱不燃燒設備，包括頂蓋，頂蓋在用來隱蔽加熱元件的接合位置與用來暴露加熱元件的脫離位置之間可動。加熱不燃燒設備被配置為在偵測到頂蓋處於接合位置時啟用對加熱元件的電力供應，及在偵測到頂蓋處於脫離位置時停用所述電力供應。According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a heating and non-combustion device, including a top cover, which is movable between a joining position for concealing the heating element and a disengaging position for exposing the heating element. The heat-not-burn device is configured to activate the power supply to the heating element when detecting that the top cover is in the engaged position, and deactivate the power supply when detecting that the top cover is in the disengaged position.
設備包括主體及與主體可接合的頂蓋。設備也包括從主體延伸的加熱元件。在一些實施例中，頂蓋被偏壓到接合位置下、偏壓到脫離位置下、或兩者。設備可以包括偏壓構件，偏壓構件將頂蓋偏壓到接合位置下、偏壓到脫離位置下、或兩者。在一些實施例中，偏壓構件包括一或更多個磁鐵。在一些實施例中，頂蓋包括一或更多個磁鐵。在一些實施例中，主體包括一或更多個磁鐵。在一些實施例中，頂蓋及主體各自分別包括一或更多個磁鐵。The device includes a main body and a top cover that can be joined with the main body. The device also includes a heating element extending from the main body. In some embodiments, the top cover is biased into the engaged position, biased into the disengaged position, or both. The device may include a biasing member that biases the top cover into the engaged position, the disengaged position, or both. In some embodiments, the biasing member includes one or more magnets. In some embodiments, the top cover includes one or more magnets. In some embodiments, the main body includes one or more magnets. In some embodiments, the top cover and the main body each include one or more magnets.
在一些實施例中，設備包括控制器，控制器被配置為在偵測到頂蓋處於接合位置時啟用對加熱元件的電力供應，及在偵測到頂蓋處於脫離位置時停用所述電力供應。控制器可以連接到一或更多個感測器，此一或更多個感測器偵測頂蓋的位置且向控制器發送對應的訊號，控制器決定頂蓋是處於接合位置還是脫離位置。In some embodiments, the device includes a controller configured to activate the power supply to the heating element when the top cover is detected in the engaged position, and to disable the power supply when the top cover is detected in the disengaged position. The controller can be connected to one or more sensors, the one or more sensors detect the position of the top cover and send corresponding signals to the controller, and the controller determines whether the top cover is in the engaged position or the disengaged position .
在一些實施例中，將頂蓋偏壓到接合位置下。如此，一旦使用者不再需要頂蓋脫離，單純藉由使用者釋放頂蓋，頂蓋就將「彈」回到接合位置下。In some embodiments, the top cover is biased into the engaged position. In this way, once the user no longer needs the top cover to be detached, simply by releasing the top cover by the user, the top cover will "spring" back to the engaged position.
頂蓋的位置的偵測可以藉由合適的開關或感測器來實現，包括但不限於鄰近度感測器、光感測器、或運動感測器。The position of the top cover can be detected by a suitable switch or sensor, including but not limited to a proximity sensor, a light sensor, or a motion sensor.
在一些實施例中，設備包括配置為偵測頂蓋的位置且耦接到控制器的鄰近度感測器，此控制器被配置為決定頂蓋是處於接合位置還是脫離位置。In some embodiments, the device includes a proximity sensor configured to detect the position of the top cover and coupled to a controller, the controller being configured to determine whether the top cover is in the engaged position or the disengaged position.
在一些實施例中，設備包括一或更多個磁鐵，且鄰近度感測器包括霍爾效應感測器，此霍爾效應感測器被配置為測量與一或更多個磁鐵相關聯的磁場以偵測頂蓋的位置。在一些實施例中，一或更多個磁鐵充當偏壓構件且用來提供磁場，偏壓構件用來將頂蓋偏壓到接合位置、脫離位置、或兩者下，磁場被霍爾效應感測器偵測以決定頂蓋的位置。In some embodiments, the device includes one or more magnets, and the proximity sensor includes a Hall-effect sensor that is configured to measure Magnetic field to detect the position of the top cover. In some embodiments, one or more magnets act as a biasing member and are used to provide a magnetic field. The biasing member is used to bias the top cover to the engaged position, the disengaged position, or both, and the magnetic field is sensed by the Hall effect. The detector detects to determine the position of the top cover.
合宜地，在磁場小於閾值時，可以將頂蓋偵測為脫離，且在磁場大於閾值時，可以將頂蓋偵測為接合。閾值可以是儲存在設備的記憶體內的預定值。可以將閾值選定為合適的值，使得在頂蓋相對於設備的主體達到一定距離時（例如在頂蓋相對於設備的距離足以將加熱器暴露到被認為是危險的程度時）將頂蓋決定為「脫離」。如此，避免了由頂蓋的小的、微不足道的移動所造成的加熱器的不需要的停用。Conveniently, when the magnetic field is less than the threshold, the top cover can be detected as being separated, and when the magnetic field is greater than the threshold, the top cover can be detected as being engaged. The threshold may be a predetermined value stored in the memory of the device. The threshold can be selected as an appropriate value so that the top cover is determined when the top cover reaches a certain distance from the main body of the device (for example, when the distance between the top cover and the device is sufficient to expose the heater to a degree considered dangerous) For "disengagement." In this way, unwanted deactivation of the heater caused by small, insignificant movements of the top cover is avoided.
可選地，在設備處於已經停用加熱元件的電力的狀態時（例如因為頂蓋先前已經被偵測到，頂蓋處於脫離位置），可以將設備配置為若偵測到頂蓋處於脫離位置，則防止對加熱元件的任何進一步電力供應。例如，若頂蓋處於脫離位置且使用者試圖給加熱元件加電（例如藉由按壓電源鈕來加電），則設備將不向加熱器供應電力。其結果是，對加熱器的電力供應保持停用，直到使用者將頂蓋與設備的主體接合為止。Optionally, when the device is in a state where the power of the heating element has been disabled (for example, because the top cover has been previously detected and the top cover is in the disengaged position), the device can be configured to detect that the top cover is in the disengagement position, Then any further power supply to the heating element is prevented. For example, if the top cover is in the disengaged position and the user tries to power on the heating element (for example by pressing the power button to power on), the device will not supply power to the heater. As a result, the power supply to the heater remains disabled until the user engages the top cover with the main body of the device.
在一些實施例中，設備被配置為在偵測到頂蓋處於脫離位置時減電。換言之，在一些實施例中，若設備處於加電狀態（「打開」）且偵測到頂蓋處於脫離位置，則設備被配置為減電（「關閉」）以停用設備功能（包括加熱元件）。可選地，在設備被減電（「關閉」）時，設備被配置為若偵測到頂蓋處於脫離位置，則防止加電（「打開」）。其結果是，設備保持減電，直到使用者將頂蓋與設備的主體接合為止。In some embodiments, the device is configured to de-energize when detecting that the top cover is in the disengaged position. In other words, in some embodiments, if the device is powered on ("open") and the top cover is detected to be in the disengaged position, the device is configured to power down ("off") to disable device functions (including heating elements) . Optionally, when the device is powered down ("closed"), the device is configured to prevent power on ("open") if it detects that the top cover is in the disengaged position. As a result, the device remains powered down until the user engages the top cover with the body of the device.
設備可以包括細長的主體。可以將細長主體的端部配置為用於與煙霧形成製品接合。例如，可以將主體配置為用於與加熱煙草（HT）耗材（或加熱不燃燒（HNB）耗材）接合。用語「加熱煙草」及「加熱不燃燒」在本文中可互換地使用以描述被加熱而非燃燒的類型的耗材（或可互換地使用以描述用於與此類耗材一起使用的設備）。設備可以包括配置為用於接收耗材的至少一部分（即用於與耗材接合）的空腔。煙霧形成製品可以是包括煙霧形成劑（例如由煙霧形成基材攜帶的煙霧形成劑）的類型。The device may include an elongated body. The end of the elongate body can be configured for engagement with an aerosol forming article. For example, the main body may be configured to engage with heating tobacco (HT) consumables (or heating not burn (HNB) consumables). The terms "heated tobacco" and "heat not burn" are used interchangeably herein to describe the type of consumable that is heated rather than burned (or used interchangeably to describe equipment for use with such consumables). The device may include a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the consumable (ie for engaging with the consumable). The aerosol forming article may be of a type that includes an aerosol forming agent (for example, an aerosol forming agent carried by an aerosol forming substrate).
設備可以包括加熱器以供加熱煙霧形成製品。加熱器可以包括呈從設備的主體延伸的桿的形式的加熱元件。加熱元件可以從主體的配置為用於與煙霧形成製品接合的端部延伸。The device may include a heater for heating the aerosol forming article. The heater may include a heating element in the form of a rod extending from the main body of the device. The heating element may extend from the end of the main body configured for engagement with the aerosol forming article.
可以將加熱器（且因此加熱元件）剛性安裝到主體。加熱元件可以是細長的以便界定縱軸線，且可以例如具有實質圓形的橫向輪廓（即橫向於加熱元件的縱軸線）（即加熱元件可以是大致圓柱形的）。或者，加熱元件可以具有矩形的橫向輪廓（即加熱器可以是「葉片加熱器」）。或者，加熱元件可以呈管的形狀（即加熱器可以是「管式加熱器」）。加熱元件可以採取其他的形式（例如加熱元件可以具有橢圓形的橫向輪廓）。加熱元件的橫向輪廓的形狀及/或尺寸（例如直徑）對於加熱元件的整個長度（或實質上整個長度）而言可以是大致一致的。The heater (and therefore the heating element) can be rigidly mounted to the main body. The heating element may be elongated so as to define a longitudinal axis, and may for example have a substantially circular transverse profile (ie transverse to the longitudinal axis of the heating element) (ie the heating element may be substantially cylindrical). Alternatively, the heating element may have a rectangular transverse profile (ie the heater may be a "blade heater"). Alternatively, the heating element may be in the shape of a tube (ie, the heater may be a "tube heater"). The heating element may take other forms (for example, the heating element may have an oval transverse profile). The shape and/or size (for example, diameter) of the lateral profile of the heating element may be approximately the same for the entire length (or substantially the entire length) of the heating element.
加熱元件的長度可以是在15 mm與25 mm之間，例如18 mm與20 mm之間，例如約19 mm。加熱元件的直徑可以在1.5 mm與2.5 mm之間，例如2 mm與2.3 mm之間，例如約2.15 mm。The length of the heating element may be between 15 mm and 25 mm, for example between 18 mm and 20 mm, for example about 19 mm. The diameter of the heating element may be between 1.5 mm and 2.5 mm, for example between 2 mm and 2.3 mm, for example about 2.15 mm.
加熱元件可以由陶瓷所形成。加熱元件可以包括包含Al2 O3 的核心（例如陶瓷核心）。加熱元件的核心可以具有1.8 mm到2.1 mm（例如1.9 mm與2 mm之間）的直徑。加熱元件可以包括包含Al2 O3 的外層（例如外陶瓷層）。外層的厚度可以是在160 μm與220 μm之間，例如170 μm與190 μm之間，例如約180 μm。加熱元件可以包括縱向地沿著加熱元件延伸的加熱軌路。可以將加熱軌路夾在加熱元件的外層與核心之間。加熱軌路可以包括鎢及/或錸。加熱軌路可以具有約20 μm的厚度。The heating element can be formed of ceramic. The heating element may include a core containing Al 2 O 3 (for example a ceramic core). The core of the heating element may have a diameter of 1.8 mm to 2.1 mm (for example between 1.9 mm and 2 mm). The heating element may include an outer layer (for example, an outer ceramic layer) containing Al 2 O 3 . The thickness of the outer layer may be between 160 μm and 220 μm, for example between 170 μm and 190 μm, for example about 180 μm. The heating element may include a heating rail extending longitudinally along the heating element. The heating rail can be sandwiched between the outer layer of the heating element and the core. The heating rail may include tungsten and/or rhenium. The heating rail may have a thickness of about 20 μm.
加熱元件可以位於（設備的）空腔中，且可以從空腔的內部基部朝向空腔的開口延伸（例如沿著縱軸線延伸）。加熱元件的長度（即沿著加熱器的縱軸線的長度）可以小於空腔的深度。因此，加熱元件可以僅延伸達空腔的長度的一部分。也就是說，加熱元件可以不延伸通過（或超出）空腔的開口。The heating element may be located in the cavity (of the device) and may extend from the inner base of the cavity towards the opening of the cavity (for example along the longitudinal axis). The length of the heating element (ie, the length along the longitudinal axis of the heater) may be less than the depth of the cavity. Therefore, the heating element may only extend up to a part of the length of the cavity. That is, the heating element may not extend through (or beyond) the opening of the cavity.
可以將加熱元件配置為用於在煙霧形成製品被接收在空腔中時安插到煙霧形成製品（例如HT耗材）中。在那方面，加熱元件的遠端（即相對於加熱元件的基部的遠端，加熱元件在此遠端處被安裝到設備）可以包括錐形部分，這可以促進將加熱元件安插到煙霧形成製品中。加熱元件可以在煙霧形成製品被接收在空腔中時完全穿透煙霧形成製品。也就是說，可以將加熱元件的整個長度或實質上整個長度接收在煙霧形成製品中。The heating element may be configured to be inserted into the aerosol-forming article (eg, HT consumable) when the aerosol-forming article is received in the cavity. In that regard, the distal end of the heating element (ie the distal end relative to the base of the heating element where the heating element is mounted to the device) can include a tapered portion, which can facilitate the insertion of the heating element into the aerosol forming article in. The heating element can completely penetrate the aerosol-forming article when it is received in the cavity. That is, the entire length or substantially the entire length of the heating element can be received in the aerosol-forming article.
加熱元件可以具有小於或實質相同於煙霧形成基材的軸向長度的長度，煙霧形成基材形成煙霧形成製品（例如HT耗材）的一部分。因此，在此類煙霧形成製品與設備接合時，加熱元件可以僅穿透煙霧形成基材，而不穿透煙霧形成製品的其他部件。加熱元件可以穿透煙霧形成基材達煙霧形成製品的煙霧形成基材的實質上整個軸向長度。因此，在加熱元件穿透煙霧形成基材時，熱可以從加熱元件（例如加熱元件的外周面）傳導到周圍的煙霧形成基材。也就是說，熱可以徑向向外地傳導（在圓柱形加熱元件的情況下）或例如徑向向內地傳導（在管式加熱器的情況下）。The heating element may have a length that is less than or substantially the same as the axial length of the aerosol-forming substrate, which forms part of the aerosol-forming article (eg, HT consumable). Therefore, when such an aerosol-forming article is joined to a device, the heating element can only penetrate the aerosol-forming substrate and not other parts of the aerosol-forming article. The heating element can penetrate the aerosol-forming substrate up to substantially the entire axial length of the aerosol-forming substrate of the aerosol-forming article. Therefore, when the heating element penetrates the aerosol-forming substrate, heat can be conducted from the heating element (for example, the outer peripheral surface of the heating element) to the surrounding aerosol-forming substrate. That is, the heat can be conducted radially outwards (in the case of cylindrical heating elements) or, for example, radially inwards (in the case of tubular heaters).
若加熱器是管式加熱器，則管式加熱器的加熱元件可以圍繞空腔的至少一部分。在煙霧形成製品的部分被接收在空腔中時，加熱元件可以圍繞煙霧形成製品的一部分（即以便加熱煙霧形成製品的彼部分）。詳細而言，加熱元件可以圍繞煙霧形成製品的煙霧形成基材。也就是說，在煙霧形成製品與設備接合時，煙霧形成製品的煙霧形成基材可以位在（管式）加熱元件的內表面附近。在啟動加熱元件時，熱可以從加熱元件的內表面徑向向內地傳導以加熱煙霧形成基材。If the heater is a tube heater, the heating element of the tube heater may surround at least a part of the cavity. When a portion of the aerosol-forming article is received in the cavity, the heating element may surround a portion of the aerosol-forming article (ie in order to heat that portion of the aerosol-forming article). In detail, the heating element may surround the aerosol-forming substrate of the aerosol-forming article. In other words, when the aerosol-forming product is joined to the device, the aerosol-forming substrate of the aerosol-forming product can be located near the inner surface of the (tubular) heating element. When the heating element is activated, heat can be conducted radially inward from the inner surface of the heating element to heat the aerosol forming substrate.
空腔可以包括（例如周向的）一或多個壁，而（管式）加熱元件可以圍繞一或多個壁的至少一部分延伸。如此，壁可以位在加熱元件的內表面與煙霧形成製品的外表面之間。空腔的一或多個壁可以由導熱材料（例如金屬）所形成，以允許從加熱元件向煙霧形成製品導熱。因此，熱可以從加熱元件通過一或多個腔壁傳導到接收在空腔中的煙霧形成製品的煙霧形成基材。The cavity may comprise (for example circumferential) one or more walls, and the (tubular) heating element may extend around at least a part of the one or more walls. In this way, the wall can be located between the inner surface of the heating element and the outer surface of the aerosol-forming article. One or more walls of the cavity may be formed of a thermally conductive material (such as metal) to allow heat conduction from the heating element to the aerosol forming article. Therefore, heat can be conducted from the heating element through one or more cavity walls to the aerosol-forming substrate of the aerosol-forming article received in the cavity.
在一些實施例中，設備可以包括設置在主體的端部處的頂蓋，此頂蓋被配置為用於與煙霧形成製品接合。若設備包括具有加熱元件的加熱器，則頂蓋可以至少部分地包圍加熱元件。頂蓋可以在開啟位置與關閉位置之間可動，在開啟位置下，將進出口提供給加熱元件，在關閉位置下，頂蓋至少部分地包圍加熱元件。頂蓋可以可滑動地與設備的主體接合，且可以在開啟位置與關閉位置之間可滑動。In some embodiments, the device may include a top cover provided at the end of the main body, the top cover being configured for engagement with the aerosol forming article. If the device includes a heater with a heating element, the top cover may at least partially surround the heating element. The top cover is movable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the inlet and outlet are provided to the heating element. In the closed position, the top cover at least partially surrounds the heating element. The top cover can be slidably engaged with the main body of the device, and can be slidable between an open position and a closed position.
在一些實施例中，設備包括在用來隱蔽加熱元件的接合位置與用來暴露加熱元件的脫離位置之間可動的頂蓋。在一些實施例中，可以將頂蓋設置在主體的端部處。在一些實施例中，頂蓋被配置為用於與煙霧形成製品接合。設備包括具有加熱元件的加熱器，而頂蓋可以至少部分地包圍加熱元件。頂蓋在開啟位置或脫離位置與關閉位置或接合位置之間可動，在開啟位置或脫離位置下，將進出口提供給加熱元件或加熱元件暴露，在關閉位置或接合位置下，頂蓋至少部分地包圍（隱蔽）加熱元件。頂蓋可以可滑動地與設備的主體接合，且可以在接合位置與脫離位置之間可滑動。In some embodiments, the device includes a top cover that is movable between an engaged position to conceal the heating element and a disengaged position to expose the heating element. In some embodiments, the top cover may be provided at the end of the main body. In some embodiments, the top cover is configured for engagement with an aerosol forming article. The device includes a heater with a heating element, and the top cover may at least partially surround the heating element. The top cover is movable between the open position or the disengaged position and the closed position or the engaged position. In the open position or the disengaged position, the inlet and outlet are provided to the heating element or the heating element is exposed. In the closed position or the engaged position, the top cover is at least partially Surround (conceal) the heating element. The top cover may be slidably engaged with the main body of the device, and may be slidable between the engaged position and the disengaged position.
頂蓋可以界定設備的空腔的至少一部分。也就是說，空腔可以完全由頂蓋所界定，或頂蓋及主體中的每一者均可以界定空腔的一部分。若頂蓋完全界定空腔，則頂蓋可以包括孔以供將加熱元件接收到空腔中（在頂蓋處於關閉位置時）。頂蓋可以包括通往空腔的開口。可以將開口配置為用於接收煙霧形成製品的至少一部分。也就是說，可以將煙霧形成製品通過開口安插並安插到空腔中（以便與設備接合）。The top cover may define at least a part of the cavity of the device. That is, the cavity may be completely defined by the top cover, or each of the top cover and the main body may define a part of the cavity. If the top cover completely defines the cavity, the top cover may include holes for receiving the heating element into the cavity (when the top cover is in the closed position). The top cover may include an opening to the cavity. The opening may be configured to receive at least a portion of the aerosol forming article. That is, the aerosol-forming product can be inserted through the opening and inserted into the cavity (so as to engage with the device).
可以將頂蓋配置為使得在煙霧形成製品與設備接合（例如被接收在空腔中）時，只有煙霧形成製品的一部分被接收在空腔中。也就是說，煙霧形成製品的一部分（未被接收在空腔中的部分）可以從開口凸出（即延伸超出開口）。煙霧形成製品的此（凸出）部分可以是煙霧形成製品的終端（例如口部）端部，出於吸入由設備所形成的煙霧的目的而將終端端部接收在使用者的口部中。The top cover may be configured such that when the aerosol-forming article is engaged with the device (eg, received in the cavity), only a portion of the aerosol-forming article is received in the cavity. That is, a part of the aerosol-forming article (the part that is not received in the cavity) may protrude from the opening (ie, extend beyond the opening). This (protruding) part of the aerosol-forming article may be the terminal (eg mouth) end of the aerosol-forming article, which is received in the user's mouth for the purpose of inhaling the smoke formed by the device.
頂蓋可以包括磁鐵以在從關閉位置向開啟位置或從開啟位置向關閉位置移動時藉由感測器來偵測移動。The top cover may include a magnet to detect movement by a sensor when moving from the closed position to the open position or from the open position to the closed position.
設備可以更包括感測器以偵測頂蓋的移動。在一個示例中，頂蓋的移動可以是頂蓋的移除或脫離。感測器可以例如是霍爾效應感測器。可以將感測器配置為產生指示頂蓋從開啟位置向關閉位置或從關閉位置向開啟位置移動的訊號。The device may further include a sensor to detect the movement of the top cover. In one example, the movement of the top cover may be the removal or detachment of the top cover. The sensor may be a Hall effect sensor, for example. The sensor can be configured to generate a signal indicating the movement of the top cover from the open position to the closed position or from the closed position to the open position.
設備可以包括電源或可連接到電源（例如與設備分離的電源）。電源可電連接到加熱器。在那方面，變更（例如切換）電源到加熱器的電連接可以影響加熱器的狀態。例如，切換電源到加熱器的電連接可以將加熱器在打開狀態與關閉狀態之間切換。電源可以是電力儲存器。例如，電源可以是電池或可再充電電池（例如鋰離子電池）。The device may include a power source or be connectable to a power source (eg, a power source separate from the device). The power source may be electrically connected to the heater. In that regard, changing (such as switching) the electrical connection of the power supply to the heater can affect the state of the heater. For example, switching the electrical connection of the power supply to the heater can switch the heater between an on state and an off state. The power source can be a power storage. For example, the power source may be a battery or a rechargeable battery (such as a lithium ion battery).
可以基於頂蓋的位置來控制對加熱元件的電力供應。在頂蓋處於接合位置時，啟用對加熱元件的電力供應。在頂蓋處於脫離位置時，停用對加熱元件的電力供應。The power supply to the heating element can be controlled based on the position of the top cover. When the top cover is in the engaged position, the power supply to the heating element is activated. When the top cover is in the disengaged position, the power supply to the heating element is disabled.
設備可以包括輸入連接（例如USB埠、微USB埠、USB-C埠等等）。可以將輸入連接配置為用於連接到外部電源，例如主電力供應器插座。在一些情況下，可以將輸入連接用作內部電源（例如電池或可再充電電池）的替代品。也就是說，輸入連接可電連接到加熱器（以供向加熱器提供電力）。因此，在一些形式中，輸入連接可以形成設備的電源的至少一部分。Devices can include input connections (eg, USB ports, micro USB ports, USB-C ports, etc.). The input connection can be configured for connection to an external power source, such as a main power supply socket. In some cases, the input connection can be used as an alternative to internal power sources such as batteries or rechargeable batteries. That is, the input connection can be electrically connected to the heater (to provide power to the heater). Therefore, in some forms, the input connection may form at least part of the power supply of the device.
若電源包括可再充電電源（例如可再充電電池），則輸入連接可以用來將電源充電及再充電。If the power source includes a rechargeable power source (such as a rechargeable battery), the input connection can be used to charge and recharge the power source.
設備可以包括使用者介面（UI）。在一些實施例中，UI可以包括輸入構件以從使用者接收操作命令。UI的輸入構件可以允許使用者控制設備的操作的至少一個方面。在一些實施例中，輸入構件可以包括電源鈕以將設備在打開狀態與關閉狀態之間切換。The device may include a user interface (UI). In some embodiments, the UI may include an input member to receive operation commands from the user. The input member of the UI may allow the user to control at least one aspect of the operation of the device. In some embodiments, the input member may include a power button to switch the device between an on state and an off state.
在一些實施例中，UI可以附加性或替代性地包括輸出構件以向使用者傳達資訊。在一些實施例中，輸出構件可以包括燈以向使用者指示設備（及/或煙霧形成製品）的條件。向使用者指示的設備（及/或煙霧形成製品）的條件可以包括指示加熱器的操作的條件。例如，條件可以包括加熱器是處於關閉狀態還是打開狀態。在一些實施例中，UI單元可以包括按鈕、顯示器、觸控螢幕、開關、燈等等中的至少一者。例如，輸出構件可以包括位於設備的主體上的一或更多個（例如兩個、三個、四個等等）發光二極體（「LED」）。In some embodiments, the UI may additionally or alternatively include output components to convey information to the user. In some embodiments, the output member may include a light to indicate to the user the condition of the device (and/or aerosol forming article). The conditions of the device (and/or aerosol forming article) indicated to the user may include conditions that indicate the operation of the heater. For example, the condition may include whether the heater is in an off state or an on state. In some embodiments, the UI unit may include at least one of buttons, displays, touch screens, switches, lights, and so on. For example, the output member may include one or more (eg, two, three, four, etc.) light emitting diodes ("LEDs") located on the body of the device.
設備可以更包括形成UI的輸入構件的一部分的噗氣感測器（例如空氣流感測器）。可以將噗氣感測器配置為偵測使用者在煙霧形成製品的端部（即終端（口部）端部）上抽吸。噗氣感測器可以例如是壓力感測器或傳聲器。可以將噗氣感測器配置為產生指示噗氣狀態的訊號。訊號可以指示使用者抽吸（抽吸來自煙霧形成製品的煙霧），使得其例如呈二進制訊號的形式。替代性或附加性地，訊號可以指示抽吸的特性（例如抽吸的流速、抽吸的時間長度等等）。The device may further include a puff sensor (for example, an air flu sensor) forming a part of the input member of the UI. The puff sensor can be configured to detect that the user draws on the end (ie, the terminal (mouth) end) of the smoke forming article. The puff sensor may be, for example, a pressure sensor or a microphone. The puff sensor can be configured to generate a signal indicating the state of puff. The signal may instruct the user to puff (puff the smoke from the aerosol-forming product) so that it is, for example, in the form of a binary signal. Alternatively or additionally, the signal may indicate the characteristics of the suction (eg, the flow rate of the suction, the length of the suction, etc.).
設備可以包括控制器，或可連接到控制器，可以將控制器配置為控制設備的至少一個功能。控制器可以包括例如安裝在印刷電路板（PCB）上的微控制器。控制器也可以包括記憶體，例如非揮發性記憶體。記憶體可以包括指令，此等指令在被實施時可以使控制器執行方法的某些任務或步驟。若設備包括輸入連接，則控制器可以連接到輸入連接。The device may include a controller, or may be connected to the controller, and the controller may be configured to control at least one function of the device. The controller may include, for example, a microcontroller mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB). The controller may also include memory, such as non-volatile memory. The memory may include instructions, which, when implemented, can cause the controller to perform certain tasks or steps of the method. If the device includes an input connection, the controller can be connected to the input connection.
可以將控制器配置為控制加熱器（及例如加熱元件）的操作。因此，可以將控制器配置為控制形成與設備接合的煙霧形成製品的一部分的煙霧的汽化。可以將控制器配置為控制由電源向加熱器所施加的電壓。例如，可以將控制器配置為在向加熱器施加（電源的）全輸出電壓與不向加熱器施加電壓之間切換。替代性或附加性地，控制單元可以實施更複雜的加熱器控制協定。The controller can be configured to control the operation of the heater (and, for example, the heating element). Therefore, the controller can be configured to control the vaporization of smoke forming part of the aerosol forming article engaged with the device. The controller can be configured to control the voltage applied by the power source to the heater. For example, the controller can be configured to switch between applying the full output voltage (of the power source) to the heater and not applying voltage to the heater. Alternatively or additionally, the control unit can implement more complex heater control protocols.
設備可以更包括電壓調節器以調節由電源所供應的輸出電壓以形成調節的電壓。可以隨後向加熱器施加調節的電壓。The device may further include a voltage regulator to adjust the output voltage supplied by the power supply to form a regulated voltage. The adjusted voltage can then be applied to the heater.
在一些實施例中，若設備包括UI，則控制器可以操作連接到UI的一或更多個部件。可以將控制器配置為從UI的輸入構件接收命令訊號。可以將控制器配置為響應於命令訊號而控制加熱器。例如，可以將控制器配置為從UI接收「打開」及「關閉」命令訊號，且響應於此，可以將加熱器控制為處於對應的打開狀態或關閉狀態。In some embodiments, if the device includes a UI, the controller may operate one or more components connected to the UI. The controller can be configured to receive command signals from the input components of the UI. The controller can be configured to control the heater in response to the command signal. For example, the controller can be configured to receive "on" and "off" command signals from the UI, and in response to this, the heater can be controlled to be in the corresponding on or off state.
可以將控制器配置為向UI的部件發送輸出訊號。可以將UI配置為響應於此類輸出訊號（從控制器所接收的輸出訊號），經由輸出構件向使用者傳達資訊。例如，若設備包括一或更多個LED，則LED可以操作連接到控制器。因此，可以將控制器配置為（例如響應於輸出訊號而）控制LED的點亮。例如，可以將控制器配置為依據加熱器的狀態（例如打開狀態或關閉狀態）來控制LED的點亮。The controller can be configured to send output signals to UI components. The UI can be configured to respond to such output signals (output signals received from the controller) to convey information to the user via the output component. For example, if the device includes one or more LEDs, the LEDs can be operatively connected to the controller. Therefore, the controller can be configured (for example, in response to the output signal) to control the lighting of the LED. For example, the controller can be configured to control the lighting of the LED according to the state of the heater (for example, on or off).
若設備包括感測器（例如噗氣/空氣流感測器/頂蓋感測器），則控制器可以操作連接到感測器。可以將控制器配置為從感測器接收訊號（訊號例如指示設備及/或所接合的煙霧形成製品的條件）。可以將控制器配置為基於來自感測器的訊號，來控制加熱器、或輸出構件的一個方面。例如，在設備包括感測器以偵測頂蓋的位置時，可以將控制器配置為基於從感測器所接收的訊號來決定頂蓋的位置且據此控制對加熱元件的電力供應。在一些實施例中，設備包括鄰近度感測器以偵測頂蓋的位置（透過偵測頂蓋與設備的主體的鄰近度來偵測），鄰近度感測器被配置為向控制器發送訊號，此控制器藉此決定頂蓋的位置。在控制器決定頂蓋處於接合位置時，控制器啟用對加熱元件的電力供應。在控制器決定頂蓋處於脫離位置時，控制器停用對加熱元件的電力供應。在一些實施例中，在控制器決定頂蓋處於脫離位置時，停用對加熱元件的電力供應，且不容許任何進一步的電力供應，直到控制器決定頂蓋處於接合位置為止。If the device includes a sensor (such as a puff/air flu sensor/top cover sensor), the controller can be operatively connected to the sensor. The controller can be configured to receive signals from the sensors (signals such as indicating the condition of the device and/or the aerosol forming product being joined). The controller can be configured to control one aspect of the heater or output member based on the signal from the sensor. For example, when the device includes a sensor to detect the position of the top cover, the controller can be configured to determine the position of the top cover based on the signal received from the sensor and control the power supply to the heating element accordingly. In some embodiments, the device includes a proximity sensor to detect the position of the top cover (by detecting the proximity of the top cover to the body of the device), and the proximity sensor is configured to send to the controller Signal, this controller determines the position of the top cover. When the controller determines that the top cover is in the engaged position, the controller activates the power supply to the heating element. When the controller determines that the top cover is in the disengaged position, the controller deactivates the power supply to the heating element. In some embodiments, when the controller determines that the top cover is in the disengaged position, the power supply to the heating element is disabled, and no further power supply is allowed until the controller determines that the top cover is in the engaged position.
在一些實施例中，可以將控制器配置為控制對加熱元件的電力供應。在一些實施例中，可以將控制器配置為基於頂蓋的位置來控制對加熱元件的電力供應。In some embodiments, the controller may be configured to control the power supply to the heating element. In some embodiments, the controller may be configured to control the power supply to the heating element based on the position of the top cover.
設備可以包括配置為與外部設備進行無線通訊（例如經由藍芽（例如藍芽低能耗連接）或WiFi無線通訊）的無線介面。類似地，可以將輸入連接配置為用於有線連接到外部設備，以便在設備與外部設備之間提供通訊。The device may include a wireless interface configured to communicate wirelessly with external devices (for example, via Bluetooth (such as Bluetooth low energy connection) or WiFi wireless communication). Similarly, the input connection can be configured for wired connection to an external device to provide communication between the device and the external device.
外部設備可以是行動設備。例如，外部設備可以是智慧型手機、平板電腦、智慧型手錶、或智慧型汽車。可以將應用程式（例如app）安裝在外部設備（例如行動設備）上。應用程式可以經由有線或無線連接促進設備與外部設備之間的通訊。The external device can be a mobile device. For example, the external device may be a smart phone, a tablet computer, a smart watch, or a smart car. You can install applications (such as apps) on external devices (such as mobile devices). Applications can facilitate communication between the device and external devices via wired or wireless connections.
可以將無線或有線介面配置為在外部設備與設備的控制器之間傳輸訊號。在這方面，控制器可以響應於從外部設備所接收的訊號而控制設備的一個方面。替代性或附加性地，外部設備可以響應於從設備（例如從設備的控制器）所接收的訊號。The wireless or wired interface can be configured to transmit signals between the external device and the device's controller. In this regard, the controller can control one aspect of the device in response to a signal received from the external device. Alternatively or additionally, the external device may respond to signals received by the slave device (for example, the controller of the slave device).
在第四態樣中，提供了一種系統（例如吸煙替代系統），包括如第一態樣、第二態樣、或第三態樣所述的設備以及煙霧形成製品。煙霧形成製品可以包括煙霧形成製品的上游端處的煙霧形成基材。製品可以呈吸煙替代製品（例如加熱煙草（HT）耗材（也稱為加熱不燃燒（HNB）耗材））的形式。In the fourth aspect, a system (for example, a smoking replacement system) is provided, including the device and an aerosol forming article as described in the first aspect, the second aspect, or the third aspect. The aerosol-forming article may include an aerosol-forming substrate at the upstream end of the aerosol-forming article. The product may be in the form of a smoking substitute product, such as heating tobacco (HT) consumables (also known as heating not burning (HNB) consumables).
如本文中所使用的，用語「上游」及「下游」旨在指蒸氣/煙霧的流動方向，即在製品/耗材的下游端是煙霧離開耗材以供由使用者吸入的口部端或出口的情況下的流動方向。製品/耗材的上游端是下游端的相對端。As used herein, the terms "upstream" and "downstream" are intended to refer to the direction of vapor/mist flow, that is, the downstream end of the product/consumable is the mouth end or outlet where the smoke leaves the consumable for inhalation by the user The flow direction of the situation. The upstream end of the product/consumable is the opposite end of the downstream end.
煙霧形成基材能夠被加熱以釋放可以形成煙霧的至少一種揮發性化合物。煙霧形成基材可以位於製品/耗材的上游端處。The aerosol-forming substrate can be heated to release at least one volatile compound that can form aerosol. The aerosol-forming substrate can be located at the upstream end of the article/consumable.
為了產生煙霧，煙霧形成基材包括至少一種揮發性化合物，至少一種揮發性化合物旨在被汽化/霧化且可以在被吸入時將休閒及/或醫療效果提供給使用者。合適的化學及/或具有生理活性的揮發性化合物包括由以下項目所組成的群組：尼古丁、古柯鹼、咖啡因、鴉片及鴉片類藥物、去甲偽麻黃鹼及卡西酮、卡法內酯、肉豆蔻醚、β-咔啉生物鹼、薩爾維諾林A（salvinorin A）、以及前述項目的任何組合、功能等效物、及/或合成替代物。In order to generate smoke, the aerosol-forming substrate includes at least one volatile compound, which is intended to be vaporized/atomized and can provide leisure and/or medical effects to the user when inhaled. Suitable chemical and/or physiologically active volatile compounds include the group consisting of nicotine, ***e, caffeine, opiates and opioids, norpseudoephedrine and cathinone, and carfalactone , Myristyl ether, β-carboline alkaloid, salvinorin A (salvinorin A), and any combination of the foregoing items, functional equivalents, and/or synthetic substitutes.
煙霧形成基材可以包括植物材料。植物材料可以包括選自包括以下項目的列表的至少一種植物材料：Amaranthus dubius 、Arctostaphylos uva-ursi （熊果）、Argemone mexicana 、Amica 、Artemisia vulgaris 、Yellow Tees、Galea zacatechichi 、Canavalia maritima （濱刀豆）、Cecropia mexicana （Guamura）、Cestrum noctumum 、Cynoglossum virginianum （野紫草科植物）、Cytisus scoparius 、Damiana 、Entada rheedii 、Eschscholzia califomica （花菱草）、Fittonia albivenis 、Hippobroma longiflora 、Humulus japonica （日本蛇麻草）、Humulus lupulus （蛇麻草）、Lactuca virosa （毒萵苣）、 Laggera alata 、Leonotis leonurus 、Leonurus cardiaca （益母草）、Leonurus sibiricus （蜂蜜草（Honeyweed））、Lobelia cardinalis 、Lobelia inflata （印度煙草）、Lobelia siphilitica 、Nepeta cataria （假荊芥）、Nicotiana species （煙草）、Nymphaea alba （白百合）、Nymphaea caerulea （藍百合）、罌粟、Passiflora incamata（西番蓮）Pedicularis densiflora （印度戰士）Pedicularis groenlandica （象頭）、Salvia divinorum 、Salvia dorrii （煙草鼠尾草）、Salvia species（鼠尾草）、Scutellaria galericulata 、Scutellaria lateriflora 、Scutellaria nana 、Scutellaria species（并頭草）、Sida acuta （電線草）、Sida rhombifolia 、Silene capensis 、Syzygium aromaticum （丁香）、Tagetes lucida （墨西哥龍蒿）、Tarchonanthus camphoratus 、Tumera diffusa （墨西哥甜菜）、Verbascum （毛蕊花）、Zamia latifolia （百日草（Maconha Brava））、以及前述項目的任何組合、功能等效物、及/或合成替代物。The aerosol-forming substrate may include plant material. The plant material may include at least one plant material selected from the list including the following items: Amaranthus dubius , Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ( Bearberry ), Argemone mexicana , Amica , Artemisia vulgaris , Yellow Tees, Galea zacatechichi , Canavalia maritima ( Garcan Bean ) , Cecropia mexicana (Guamura), Cestrum noctumum, Cynoglossum virginianum ( wild comfrey), Cytisus scoparius, Damiana, Entada rheedii, Eschscholzia califomica ( Hualing grass), Fittonia albivenis, Hippobroma longiflora, Humulus japonica ( Japanese hops), Humulus lupulus (hops), Lactuca virosa (poison lettuce), Laggera alata, Leonotis leonurus, Leonurus cardiaca ( motherwort), Leonurus sibiricus (honey grass (Honeyweed)), Lobelia cardinalis, Lobelia inflata ( Indian tobacco), Lobelia siphilitica, Nepeta cataria (False Nepeta), Nicotiana species (tobacco), Nymphaea alba (white lily), Nymphaea caerulea (blue lily), poppy, Passiflora incamata (passionflower) Pedicularis densiflora (Indian warrior) Pedicularis groenlandica (elephant head), Salvia divinorum , Salvia dorrii (tobacco sage), Salvia species (sage), Scutellaria galericulata , Scutellaria lateriflora , Scutellaria nana , Scutellaria species, Sida acuta (wire grass), Sida rhombifolia , Silene capensis , Syzygium aromaticum (Clove), Tagetes lucida (Mexican tarragon), Tarchonanthus camphoratus , Tumera diffusa (Mexican beet), Verbascum (Mulbascum), Zamia latifolia (Maconha Brava), and any of the foregoing items Combinations, functional equivalents, and/or synthetic substitutes.
植物材料可以是煙草。可以使用任何類型的煙草。這包括但不限於煙道烤煙草、白肋煙草、馬里蘭煙草、深色晾煙草、東方煙草、深色烤煙草、珀里克（perique）煙草、及黃花煙草。這也包括上述煙草的混合物。The plant material may be tobacco. Any type of tobacco can be used. This includes but is not limited to flue-cured tobacco, burley tobacco, Maryland tobacco, dark-cured tobacco, oriental tobacco, dark-cured tobacco, perique tobacco, and yellow flower tobacco. This also includes blends of the aforementioned tobaccos.
煙草可以包括以下項目中的一或更多者：葉煙草、莖煙草、煙草粉末、煙草塵、煙草衍生物、膨脹煙草、均質煙草、切碎煙草、擠壓煙草、煙絲煙草、及/或重組煙草（例如漿體重組或紙重組）。Tobacco may include one or more of the following items: leaf tobacco, stem tobacco, tobacco powder, tobacco dust, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, homogenized tobacco, shredded tobacco, extruded tobacco, shredded tobacco, and/or reconstituted Tobacco (such as pulp restructuring or paper restructuring).
煙霧形成基材可以包括均質（例如紙/漿體重組）煙草的聚集片或由此類片材所形成的聚集碎片/條。The aerosol-forming substrate may include agglomerated pieces of homogeneous (e.g., paper/pulp reconstituted) tobacco or aggregate fragments/strips formed from such sheets.
煙霧形成基材可以包括選自以下項目的一或更多種添加劑：保濕劑、調味料、填料、水性/非水性溶劑、及黏合劑。The aerosol-forming substrate may include one or more additives selected from the group consisting of humectants, flavorings, fillers, aqueous/non-aqueous solvents, and binders.
可以用固體或液體的形式提供調味料。其可以包括薄荷醇、甘草、巧克力、水果調味料（包括例如柑橘、櫻桃等等）、香草、香料（例如薑、肉桂）、及煙草調味料。調味料可以均勻地分散在整個煙霧形成基材內，或可以提供在隔離的位置中及/或在整個煙霧形成基材內用不等的濃度提供。The seasoning can be provided in solid or liquid form. It may include menthol, licorice, chocolate, fruit flavors (including, for example, citrus, cherry, etc.), vanilla, spices (such as ginger, cinnamon), and tobacco flavors. The flavoring can be uniformly dispersed throughout the aerosol-forming substrate, or can be provided in isolated locations and/or in varying concentrations throughout the aerosol-forming substrate.
可以用實質圓柱形的形狀形成煙霧形成基材，使得製品/耗材與常規的香煙相似。其直徑可以在5與10 mm之間，例如6與9 mm或6與8 mm之間，例如約7 mm。其軸向長度可以在10與15 mm之間，例如11與14 mm之間，例如約12或13 mm。The aerosol-forming substrate can be formed in a substantially cylindrical shape so that the product/consumable is similar to a conventional cigarette. Its diameter may be between 5 and 10 mm, for example between 6 and 9 mm or between 6 and 8 mm, for example about 7 mm. Its axial length can be between 10 and 15 mm, for example between 11 and 14 mm, for example about 12 or 13 mm.
製品/耗材可以包括至少一個過濾元件。在製品/耗材的下游/口部端處可以存在終端過濾元件。The article/consumable may include at least one filter element. There may be a terminal filter element at the downstream/oral end of the article/consumable.
過濾元件或過濾元件中的至少一者（例如終端過濾元件）可以包括醋酸纖維素或聚丙烯纖維束。至少一個過濾元件（例如終端過濾元件）可以包括活性炭。至少一個過濾元件（例如終端元件）可以包括紙。過濾元件或每個過濾元件可以至少部分地（例如完全）用塞套（例如紙塞套）圍束。The filter element or at least one of the filter elements (eg, terminal filter element) may include cellulose acetate or polypropylene fiber bundles. At least one filter element (for example, a terminal filter element) may include activated carbon. At least one filter element (for example a terminal element) may comprise paper. The or each filter element may be at least partially (for example completely) surrounded by a plug sleeve (for example a paper plug sleeve).
終端過濾元件（位在製品/耗材的下游端處）可以藉由圍束接裝層（例如接裝紙層）接合到形成製品/耗材的上游元件。接裝紙可以具有比終端過濾元件的軸向長度長的軸向長度，使得接裝紙完全圍束終端過濾元件加上環繞任何相鄰上游元件的包裹層。The final filter element (located at the downstream end of the product/consumable) can be joined to the upstream element forming the product/consumable by wrapping the tipping layer (such as the tipping paper layer). The tipping paper may have an axial length that is longer than the axial length of the terminal filter element, so that the tipping paper completely encloses the terminal filter element plus a wrapper around any adjacent upstream element.
在一些實施例中，製品/耗材可以包括煙霧冷卻元件，此煙霧冷卻元件被調適為在由煙霧形成基材所產生（藉由熱交換產生）的煙霧被使用者吸入之前將此煙霧冷卻。In some embodiments, the article/consumable may include a smoke cooling element that is adapted to cool the smoke generated by the aerosol-forming substrate (generated by heat exchange) before the smoke is inhaled by the user.
製品/耗材可以包括在煙霧形成基材與耗材的下游端之間界定空間或空腔的間隔元件。間隔元件可以包括紙板管。間隔元件可以由（紙）包裹層圍束。The article/consumable may include a spacer element that defines a space or cavity between the aerosol-forming substrate and the downstream end of the consumable. The spacer element may comprise a cardboard tube. The spacer elements can be bound by a (paper) wrapping layer.
依據本發明的第五態樣，提供了一種使用如第四態樣所述的系統的方法，方法包括以下步驟：將煙霧形成製品安插到設備中；及使用設備的加熱器來加熱製品。According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of using the system according to the fourth aspect. The method includes the steps of: inserting an aerosol-forming product into a device; and using a heater of the device to heat the product.
在一些實施例中，方法可以包括以下步驟：將製品安插到設備的主體內的空腔中，及在安插製品之後就用設備的加熱元件穿透製品。In some embodiments, the method may include the following steps: inserting the article into the cavity in the body of the device, and penetrating the article with the heating element of the device after the article is inserted.
本發明包括所述的態樣與優選特徵的組合，除非此類組合明顯不可容許或被明確避免。The present invention includes combinations of the described aspects and preferred features, unless such combinations are clearly inadmissible or explicitly avoided.
技術人員將理解，除了互斥的地方之外，可以將關於上述態樣中的任一者描述的特徵或參數應用於任何其他態樣。並且，除了互斥的地方以外，可以將本文中所述的任何特徵或參數應用於任何態樣及/或與本文中所述的任何其他特徵或參數結合。The skilled person will understand that the features or parameters described with respect to any of the above aspects can be applied to any other aspects except where mutually exclusive. And, except where mutually exclusive, any feature or parameter described herein can be applied to any aspect and/or combined with any other feature or parameter described herein.
現將參照附圖論述本發明的態樣及實施例。本領域中的技術人員將理解另外的態樣及實施例。此文中所述的所有文件都以引用方式併入本文中。The aspects and embodiments of the present invention will now be discussed with reference to the drawings. Those skilled in the art will understand additional aspects and embodiments. All documents mentioned in this article are incorporated into this article by reference.
圖1A是提供吸煙替代系統100的總體概觀的示意圖。系統100包括替代吸煙設備101及呈耗材102的形式的煙霧形成製品，耗材包括煙霧形成劑103。系統被配置為藉由加熱煙霧形成劑103來汽化煙霧形成劑（以便形成蒸氣/煙霧以供使用者吸入）。FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram that provides a general overview of the smoking replacement system 100. The system 100 includes an alternative smoking device 101 and an aerosol-forming article in the form of a consumable 102 including an aerosol-forming agent 103. The system is configured to vaporize the aerosol forming agent by heating the aerosol forming agent 103 (to form a vapor/mist for inhalation by the user).
在所繪示的系統中，加熱器104形成耗材102的一部分，且被配置為加熱煙霧形成劑103。在此變型中，例如在耗材102與設備101接合時，加熱器104可電連接到電源105。來自加熱器104的熱汽化煙霧形成劑103以產生蒸氣。蒸氣隨後冷凝以形成煙霧，此煙霧最終由使用者吸入。In the illustrated system, the heater 104 forms a part of the consumable 102 and is configured to heat the aerosol forming agent 103. In this modification, the heater 104 may be electrically connected to the power source 105 when the consumable 102 is engaged with the device 101, for example. The heat from the heater 104 vaporizes the aerosol forming agent 103 to generate steam. The vapor then condenses to form smoke, which is ultimately inhaled by the user.
系統100更包括形成設備101的一部分的電源105。在其他的實施例中，電源105可以位於設備101外部（但可連接到此設備）。電源105可電連接到加熱器104，使得其能夠向加熱器104供應電力（即出於加熱煙霧形成劑103的目的）。因此，電源105到加熱器104的電連接的控制提供了加熱器104的狀態的控制。電源105可以是電力儲存器，例如電池或可再充電電池（例如鋰離子電池）。The system 100 further includes a power supply 105 forming part of the device 101. In other embodiments, the power supply 105 may be located outside the device 101 (but may be connected to this device). The power source 105 may be electrically connected to the heater 104 so that it can supply power to the heater 104 (ie, for the purpose of heating the aerosol forming agent 103). Therefore, control of the electrical connection of the power supply 105 to the heater 104 provides control of the state of the heater 104. The power source 105 may be a power storage, such as a battery or a rechargeable battery (such as a lithium ion battery).
系統100更包括包含連接器106（例如呈USB埠、微USB埠、USB-C埠等等的形式）的I/O模組。連接器106被配置為用於連接到外部電源（例如主電力供應器插座）。可以使用連接器106以代替電源105。也就是說，連接器106可電連接到加熱器104，以便向加熱器104供應電力。在此類實施例中，設備可以不包括電源，且系統的電源可以替代地包括連接器106及外部電源（連接器106向此外部電源提供電連接）。The system 100 further includes an I/O module including a connector 106 (for example, in the form of a USB port, a micro USB port, a USB-C port, etc.). The connector 106 is configured for connection to an external power source (eg, a main power supply socket). The connector 106 can be used instead of the power supply 105. That is, the connector 106 may be electrically connected to the heater 104 in order to supply electric power to the heater 104. In such embodiments, the device may not include a power source, and the power source of the system may instead include the connector 106 and an external power source (the connector 106 provides electrical connection to this external power source).
在一些實施例中，若電源105包括可再充電電池，則連接器106可以用來將電源105充電及再充電。In some embodiments, if the power source 105 includes a rechargeable battery, the connector 106 can be used to charge and recharge the power source 105.
系統100也包括使用者介面（UI）107。儘管未示出，但UI 107可以包括輸入構件以從使用者接收命令。UI 107的輸入構件允許使用者控制系統100的操作的至少一個方面。輸入構件可以例如呈按鈕、觸控螢幕、開關、傳聲器等等的形式。The system 100 also includes a user interface (UI) 107. Although not shown, the UI 107 may include an input member to receive commands from the user. The input member of UI 107 allows the user to control at least one aspect of the operation of the system 100. The input member may be in the form of buttons, touch screens, switches, microphones, etc., for example.
UI 107也包括輸出構件以向使用者傳達資訊。輸出構件可以例如包括燈（例如LED）、顯示螢幕、揚聲器、振動產生器等等。The UI 107 also includes output components to convey information to the user. The output member may include, for example, a lamp (such as an LED), a display screen, a speaker, a vibration generator, and so on.
系統100更包括配置為控制設備101的至少一個功能的控制器108。在所繪示的實施例中，控制器108是設備101的部件，但在其他的實施例中可以與設備101分離（但可連接到此設備）。控制器108被配置為控制加熱器104的操作，且例如可以被配置為控制從電源105向加熱器104施加的電壓。可以將控制器108配置為將對加熱器104的電力的供應在打開狀態與關閉狀態之間切換，在打開狀態下，向加熱器104施加電源105的全輸出電壓，在關閉狀態下，不向加熱器104施加電壓。The system 100 further includes a controller 108 configured to control at least one function of the device 101. In the illustrated embodiment, the controller 108 is a component of the device 101, but in other embodiments can be separated from the device 101 (but can be connected to this device). The controller 108 is configured to control the operation of the heater 104, and may be configured to control the voltage applied from the power source 105 to the heater 104, for example. The controller 108 can be configured to switch the supply of power to the heater 104 between an on state and an off state. In the on state, the full output voltage of the power supply 105 is applied to the heater 104, and in the off state, the The heater 104 applies voltage.
儘管未示出，但系統100也可以包括電壓調節器以調節來自電源105的輸出電壓以形成調節的電壓。可以接著向加熱器104施加調節的電壓。Although not shown, the system 100 may also include a voltage regulator to regulate the output voltage from the power supply 105 to form a regulated voltage. The adjusted voltage can then be applied to the heater 104.
除了連接到加熱器104以外，控制器108還可操作連接到UI 107。因此，控制器108可以從UI 107的輸入構件接收輸入訊號。類似地，控制器108可以向UI 107傳送輸出訊號。響應於此，UI 107的輸出構件可以基於輸出訊號來向使用者傳達資訊。控制器也包括為非揮發性記憶體的記憶體109。記憶體109包括指令，此等指令在被實施時使控制器執行方法的某些任務或步驟。In addition to being connected to the heater 104, the controller 108 may also be operatively connected to the UI 107. Therefore, the controller 108 can receive input signals from the input members of the UI 107. Similarly, the controller 108 can transmit an output signal to the UI 107. In response to this, the output component of the UI 107 can convey information to the user based on the output signal. The controller also includes a memory 109 which is a non-volatile memory. The memory 109 includes instructions that, when implemented, cause the controller to perform certain tasks or steps of the method.
圖1B是示出圖1A的系統100的變型的示意圖。在圖1B的系統100'中，加熱器104形成設備101的一部分，而不是耗材102的一部分。在此變型中，加熱器104可電連接到電源105。FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram showing a modification of the system 100 of FIG. 1A. In the system 100 ′ of FIG. 1B, the heater 104 forms a part of the device 101 instead of a part of the consumable 102. In this modification, the heater 104 may be electrically connected to the power source 105.
圖2A及2B繪示加熱煙草（HT）吸煙替代系統200。系統200是關於圖1A或1B所描述的系統100、100'的示例。系統200包括HT設備201及HT耗材202。以上圖1A及1B的說明可適用於圖2A及2B的系統200，且將因此不重複。2A and 2B illustrate a heated tobacco (HT)
設備201及耗材202被配置為使得耗材202可以與設備201接合。圖2A示出處於接合狀態的設備201及耗材202，而圖2B示出處於脫離狀態的設備201及耗材202。The
設備201包括主體209及頂蓋210。在使用時，頂蓋210在主體209的端部處接合。如在圖2F及2G中最清楚地看到，頂蓋210相對於主體209可動。詳細而言，頂蓋210可滑動且可以沿著主體209的縱軸線滑動。頂蓋210在接合位置與脫離位置之間可動。圖2F是設備201的正視圖，其中頂蓋210處於接合位置。圖2G是設備201的正透視圖，其中頂蓋210處於脫離位置。The
接合位置可以藉由將頂蓋210鎖定到設備201的主體來實現。在接合位置下，頂蓋210被配置為隱蔽加熱元件223。脫離位置藉由相對於設備201的主體升舉頂蓋210達預先界定的距離來實現。脫離位置表示頂蓋行進的終點，且不打算從設備移除頂蓋。在脫離位置下，頂蓋210被配置為在頂蓋處於脫離位置時經由界定在頂蓋210與主體209之間的孔如圖2G中所示地至少部分地暴露加熱元件223。在脫離位置下，加熱元件223可以暴露以提供加熱元件223的檢驗及清潔，例如以移除煙草碎雜物。The engagement position can be achieved by locking the
在一個實施例中，頂蓋210藉由與頂蓋210及設備201相關聯的一或更多個磁鐵來偏壓到圖2F中所示的接合位置下。使用者推動頂蓋210以抵抗磁鐵的偏壓以將頂蓋移動到圖2G中所示的脫離位置下。在使用者稍微背向脫離位置而移動頂蓋時，一或更多個磁鐵使頂蓋210彈回以進入圖2F中所示的接合位置。In one embodiment, the
設備201包括呈複數個發光二極體（LED）211的形式的輸出構件（形成設備201的UI的一部分），此些LED 211沿著設備201的縱軸線線性地佈置且佈置在設備201的主體209的外表面上。按鈕212也佈置在設備201的主體209的外表面上且與此些LED 211軸向隔開（即沿著縱軸線隔開）。The
圖2C示出系統200的202的耗材的詳細截面圖。耗材202大致類似於香煙。在那方面，耗材202具有大致圓柱形的形式，其中直徑為7 mm而軸向長度為70 mm。耗材202包括煙霧形成基材213、終端過濾元件214、上游過濾元件215、及間隔元件216。在其他的實施例中，耗材可以更包括冷卻元件。冷卻元件可以與由煙霧形成基材213所形成的蒸氣交換熱，以冷卻蒸氣以便促進蒸氣的冷凝。FIG. 2C shows a detailed cross-sectional view of the consumables of 202 of the
煙霧形成基材213是實質圓柱形的，且位於耗材202的上游端217處，且包括系統200的煙霧形成劑。在那方面，煙霧形成基材213被配置為由設備201加熱以釋放蒸氣。釋放的蒸氣隨後被夾帶在流動通過煙霧形成基材213的空氣流中。空氣流由使用者在耗材202的下游218（即終端或口部）端上抽吸的行動所產生。The
在本實施例中，煙霧形成基材213包括煙草材料，煙草材料可以例如包括煙草植物的任何合適的部分（例如葉、莖、根、樹皮、種子、及花朵）。煙草可以包括以下項目中的一或更多者：葉煙草、莖煙草、煙草粉末、煙草塵、煙草衍生物、膨脹煙草、均質煙草、切碎煙草、擠壓煙草、煙絲煙草、及/或重組煙草（例如漿體重組或紙重組）。例如，煙霧形成基材213可以包括均質（例如紙/漿體重組）煙草的聚集片或由此類片材所形成的聚集碎片/條。In this embodiment, the aerosol-forming
為了產生煙霧，煙霧形成基材213包括至少一種揮發性化合物，此至少一種揮發性化合物旨在被汽化/霧化且可以在被吸入時將休閒及/或醫療效果提供給使用者。煙霧形成基材213可以更包括一或更多種添加劑。例如，此類添加劑可以呈潤濕劑（例如丙二醇及/或植物甘油）、調味料、填料、水性/非水性溶劑、及/或黏合劑的形式。In order to generate smoke, the aerosol-forming
終端過濾元件214也是實質圓柱形的，且位在煙霧形成基材213下游且位在耗材202的下游端218處。終端過濾元件214呈空心孔腔過濾元件的形式，且具有通過其形成的孔腔219（例如用於空氣流）。孔腔219的直徑為2 mm。終端過濾元件214由多孔（例如單乙酸酯）過濾材料所形成。如上文所闡述，耗材202的下游端218（即終端過濾器214所在之處）形成耗材202的煙嘴口部分，使用者在此煙嘴口部分上抽吸。空氣流從上游端217被抽吸、通過耗材202的部件、並從下游端218抽出。空氣流由在耗材202的下游端218（即煙嘴口部分）上抽吸的使用者所驅動。The
上游過濾元件215軸向地位在煙霧形成基材213附近且位在煙霧形成基材213與終端過濾元件214之間。與終端過濾器214類似，上游過濾元件215呈空心孔腔過濾元件的形式，使得其具有軸向延伸通過空心孔腔過濾元件的孔腔220。如此，上游過濾器215可以充當空氣流限流器。上游過濾元件215由多孔（例如單乙酸酯）過濾材料所形成。上游過濾元件215的孔腔220具有比終端過濾元件214大的直徑（3 mm）。The
間隔物216呈紙板管的形式，且在上游過濾元件215與終端過濾元件214之間界定空腔或腔室。間隔物216用來允許來自煙霧形成基材213的蒸氣/煙霧冷卻及混合。間隔物具有7 mm的外徑及14 mm的軸向長度。The
儘管從圖式中看不出來，但煙霧形成基材213、上游過濾器215、及間隔物216被紙包裹層圍束。終端過濾器214被接裝層圍束，接裝層也圍束紙包裹層的一部分（以便將終端過濾器214連接到耗材202的其餘部件）。上游過濾器215及終端過濾器214被呈塞套的形式的另外的包裹層圍束。Although not visible from the drawing, the aerosol-forming
現在回到設備201，圖2D繪示設備201的端部的詳細圖，此端部被配置為與耗材202接合。設備201的頂蓋210包括通往由頂蓋210所界定的內部空腔222的開口221（從圖2D更看得出來）。開口221及空腔222被形成為接收耗材202的至少一部分。在耗材202與設備201的接合期間，將耗材202的一部分通過開口221接收且被接收到空腔222中。在接合之後（參照圖2B），耗材202的下游端218從開口221凸出且因此也從設備201凸出。開口221包括側向設置的凹口226。在耗材202被接收在開口221中時，這些凹口226保持開放，且可以例如用於使蓋固位以覆蓋設備201的端部。Now returning to the
圖2E示出穿過中心縱向平面的橫截面，此中心縱向平面穿過設備201。設備201被示為與耗材202接合。Figure 2E shows a cross-section through a central longitudinal plane, which passes through the
設備201包括包含加熱元件223的加熱器204。加熱器204形成設備201的主體209的一部分，且剛性地安裝到主體209。在所繪示的實施例中，加熱器204是具有加熱元件223的桿式加熱器，此加熱元件具有圓形橫向輪廓。在其他的實施例中，加熱器可以呈葉片加熱器（例如具有矩形橫向輪廓的加熱元件）或管式加熱器（例如具有管狀形式的加熱元件）的形式。The
加熱器204的加熱元件223從空腔222的內部基部沿著縱軸線朝向開口221凸出。如從圖式中明顯看出的，加熱元件的長度（即沿著縱軸線）小於空腔222的深度。如此，加熱元件223不從開口221凸出或延伸超出此開口。The
在耗材202被接收在空腔222中時（如圖2E中所示），加熱元件223穿透耗材202的煙霧形成基材213。詳細而言，在加熱元件223安插在煙霧形成基材213中時，此加熱元件延伸達幾乎此煙霧形成基材的整個軸向長度。因此，在啟動加熱器204時，熱徑向地從外周面加熱元件223傳導到煙霧形成基材213。When the consumable 202 is received in the cavity 222 (as shown in FIG. 2E ), the
設備201更包括電子設備空腔224。電源（呈可再充電電池205（鋰離子電池）的形式）位於電子設備空腔224中。The
設備201包括呈USB埠206的形式的連接器（即形成設備201的IO模組的一部分）。舉例而言，連接器可以替代性地是例如微USB埠或USB-C埠。USB埠206可以用來將可再充電電池205再充電。The
設備201包括位於電子設備空腔224中的控制器（未示出）。控制器包括安裝在印刷電路板（PCB）上的微控制器。USB埠206也連接到控制器208（即連接到PCB及微控制器）。The
控制器208被配置為控制設備202的至少一個功能。例如，控制器208被配置為控制加熱器204的操作。加熱器204的操作的此類控制可以藉由控制器將可再充電電池205的電連接切換到加熱器204來完成。例如，控制器208被配置為響應於使用者壓下按鈕212而控制加熱器204。壓下按鈕212可以使控制器允許向加熱器204施加電壓（來自可再充電電池205）（以便使加熱元件223加熱）。The controller 208 is configured to control at least one function of the
控制器也被配置為響應於設備201或耗材202的（例如偵測到的）條件而控制LED 211。例如，控制器可以控制LED以指示設備201是處於打開狀態還是關閉狀態（例如在設備處於打開狀態時，LED中的一或更多者可以藉由控制器點亮）。The controller is also configured to control the
在一個實施例中，設備201包括偵測頂蓋210與設備的主體209的鄰近度的鄰近度感測器（未示出）。控制器208被配置為從鄰近度感測器接收訊號，且基於此訊號來決定頂蓋210是與設備接合（如圖2F中所示）還是脫離（如圖2G中所示）。In one embodiment, the
在一個詳細的實施例中，鄰近度感測器是霍爾效應感測器。In a detailed embodiment, the proximity sensor is a Hall effect sensor.
在一些實施例中，可以將控制器配置為基於頂蓋210的位置來控制對加熱元件223的電力供應。在一些實施例中，設備210可以包括霍爾效應感測器，可以將霍爾效應感測器配置為測量與設備201內的一或更多個磁鐵相關聯的磁場。可以由控制器接收霍爾效應感測器的輸出以供控制對加熱元件223的所述電力供應。In some embodiments, the controller may be configured to control the power supply to the
在頂蓋210處於接合位置時，磁場可能較大或可能增加，而在頂蓋210處於脫離位置時，磁場可能較低或可能減少。控制器接收指示由霍爾效應感測器所測量到的磁場的訊號，且將磁場與閾值進行比較以將頂蓋的位置偵測為處於接合位置及脫離位置中的一者。When the
若控制器決定磁場大於閾值，則控制器可以決定頂蓋210處於接合位置且允許從電源向加熱元件223供應電力。若控制器決定磁場小於閾值，則控制器可以決定頂蓋210處於脫離位置且停用從電源向加熱元件進行的電力供應。藉此，在加熱元件223暴露時，可以避免加熱加熱元件223。If the controller determines that the magnetic field is greater than the threshold, the controller may determine that the
在一些實施例中，可以將霍爾效應感測器配置為用作開關以基於磁場測量來啟用或停用對加熱元件223的電力供應。In some embodiments, the Hall effect sensor can be configured to act as a switch to enable or disable the power supply to the
設備201包括呈噗氣感測器225的形式的另外的輸入構件（即除了按鈕212以外的輸入構件）。噗氣感測器225被配置為偵測使用者在耗材202的下游端218處抽吸（即吸氣）。噗氣感測器225可以例如呈壓力感測器、流量計、或傳聲器的形式。噗氣感測器225操作連接到電子設備空腔224中的控制器208，使得來自噗氣感測器225的指示噗氣狀態（即抽吸或不抽吸）的訊號形成對控制器208的輸入（且可以因此由控制器208響應）。The
藉由所提出的設備及方法，可以消除加熱元件223的不希望得到的加熱。並且，可以保證使用者安全地使用設備201。With the proposed equipment and method, the undesirable heating of the
圖3示出頂蓋從關閉位置到開啟（或「升舉」）位置的移動。進一步地，圖4示出具有連接到控制器408的加熱器404的設備的方塊圖，其中控制器可以控制向加熱器供應的電力。進一步地，頂蓋感測器428連接到控制器408以指示頂蓋中的移動。在頂蓋向上移動或升舉到開啟位置時，加熱元件304部分地暴露。頂蓋感測器428偵測頂蓋的移動且產生指示頂蓋的移動的訊號。控制器408接收訊號且減少或關閉向加熱器供應的電力，以便在頂蓋被升舉或移除時避免加熱加熱器。這可以將改善的安全性提供給設備，因為加熱器的加熱在頂蓋被升舉或移除時被減少或切斷。此外，在暴露時關閉加熱器也將防止熱的煙草冒出。在一個示例中，頂蓋感測器428可以是霍爾效應感測器。在一些實施例中，頂蓋包括受偵測部件供頂蓋感測器偵測。例如，頂蓋可以包括磁鐵或可以是磁性頂蓋。磁鐵或磁性頂蓋的移動被頂蓋感測器偵測。在另一個實施例中，感測器428可以偵測頂蓋的關閉位置，且向控制器408傳訊以向加熱器404供應電力。在一些實施例中，設備殼體包括與頂蓋中的磁鐵極性相對的磁鐵。頂蓋磁鐵及殼體磁鐵彼此交互作用以提供對頂蓋的移動的阻力。在一些實施例中，霍爾效應感測器被配置為偵測頂蓋中的磁鐵的極性。Figure 3 shows the movement of the top cover from the closed position to the open (or "lifted") position. Further, FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of a device having a heater 404 connected to the controller 408, where the controller can control the power supplied to the heater. Further, a top cover sensor 428 is connected to the controller 408 to indicate movement in the top cover. When the top cover is moved upward or raised to the open position, the
設備301也包括呈噗氣感測器（未示出）的形式的輸入構件。噗氣感測器與上文針對圖2A到2E中所示的實施例所描述的噗氣感測器相同。The device 301 also includes an input member in the form of a puff sensor (not shown). The puff sensor is the same as the puff sensor described above for the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2A to 2E.
前述說明中、或以下申請專利範圍中、或附圖中所揭露的特徵可以單獨地或用此類特徵的任何組合來用於用本發明多種多樣的形式來實現本發明，視情況，此等特徵用它們特定的形式來表示或就用於執行所揭露的功能的手段、或用於獲得所揭露的結果的方法或工序的角度而言來表示。The features disclosed in the foregoing description, or in the scope of the following patent applications, or in the drawings can be used alone or in any combination of such features to implement the present invention in various forms, as appropriate, etc. Features are expressed in their specific forms or in terms of means for performing the disclosed functions, or methods or procedures for obtaining the disclosed results.
儘管已經與上述的示例性實施例結合描述本發明，但在給出此揭示內容時，本領域中的技術人員將理解許多等效的變體及變型。因此，上文所闡述的發明的示例性實施例視為是說明性且非限制性的。在不脫離本發明的精神及範圍的情況下，可以作出對於所述實施例的各種改變。Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the above exemplary embodiments, when this disclosure is given, those skilled in the art will understand many equivalent variations and modifications. Therefore, the exemplary embodiments of the invention set forth above are considered to be illustrative and non-limiting. Various changes to the described embodiments can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
為了避免任何疑問，本文中所提供的任何理論解釋是為了改善讀者的了解的目的而提供的。發明人並不希望被這些理論解釋中的任一者所束縛。For the avoidance of any doubt, any theoretical explanation provided in this article is provided for the purpose of improving readers' understanding. The inventor does not wish to be bound by any of these theoretical explanations.
本文中所使用的任何部分標題僅是為了組織的目的，且並不被解釋為限制所描述的標的。Any section headings used in this article are for organizational purposes only and are not construed as limiting the subject matter described.
在整個此說明書（包括以下的申請專利範圍）內，除非上下文另有需要，否則將把用詞「具有」、「包括」、及「包含」、及其變型了解為暗示包容所陳述的整數或步驟、或整數或步驟的群組，但不排除任何其他的整數或步驟、或整數或步驟的群組。Throughout this specification (including the scope of patent applications below), unless the context requires otherwise, the terms "having", "including", and "including" and their variants will be understood to imply inclusion of the stated integer or Steps, or integers or groups of steps, but do not exclude any other integers or steps, or groups of integers or steps.
必須注意，如本說明書及隨附申請專利範圍中所使用的，單數形式「一」、「一個」、及「該」包括複數的指涉對象，除非上下文另有明確指示。在本文中可以將範圍表示為從「約」一個特定值及/或到「約」另一個特定值。當表達此類範圍時，另一個實施例包括從一個特定值及/或到另一個特定值。類似地，在藉由使用先行詞「約」將值表示為近似值時，將了解，此特定值形成了另一個實施例。關於數值的用語「約」是可選的，且意指例如+/-10%。It must be noted that, as used in the scope of this specification and the accompanying patent application, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" include plural referents, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. A range can be expressed herein as from "about" one specific value and/or to "about" another specific value. When expressing such a range, another embodiment includes from one specific value and/or to another specific value. Similarly, when a value is expressed as an approximation by using the antecedent "about", it will be understood that this particular value forms another embodiment. The term "about" with respect to numerical values is optional and means, for example, +/-10%.
用詞「優選」及「優選地」在本文中用來指本發明的可以在一些情況下提供某些益處的實施例。然而，要理解，其他的實施例在相同或不同的情況下也可以是優選的。因此，一或更多個優選實施例的敘述並不意味著或暗示，其他的實施例是沒有用，且不旨在從本揭示內容的範圍或從申請專利範圍的範圍排除其他的實施例。The terms "preferably" and "preferably" are used herein to refer to embodiments of the present invention that can provide certain benefits in some cases. However, it is to be understood that other embodiments may also be preferred under the same or different conditions. Therefore, the description of one or more preferred embodiments does not imply or imply that other embodiments are useless, and are not intended to exclude other embodiments from the scope of the disclosure or the scope of the patent application.
100:吸煙替代系統 101:替代吸煙設備 102:耗材 103:煙霧形成劑 104:加熱器 105:電源 106:連接器 107:使用者介面（UI） 108:控制器 109:記憶體 200:吸煙替代系統 201:HT設備 202:HT耗材 204:加熱器 205:可再充電電池 206:USB埠 208:控制器 209:主體 210:頂蓋 211:發光二極體（LED） 212:按鈕 213:煙霧形成基材 214:終端過濾元件 215:上游過濾元件 216:間隔元件 217:上游端 218:下游 219:孔腔 220:孔腔 221:開口 222:空腔 223:加熱元件 224:電子設備空腔 225:噗氣感測器 226:凹口 304:加熱元件 404:加熱器 408:控制器 428:頂蓋感測器 100’:系統100: Smoking Alternative System 101: Alternative smoking equipment 102: Consumables 103: Smoke forming agent 104: heater 105: power supply 106: Connector 107: User Interface (UI) 108: Controller 109: Memory 200: Smoking Alternative System 201: HT equipment 202: HT consumables 204: heater 205: Rechargeable battery 206: USB port 208: Controller 209: Subject 210: top cover 211: Light Emitting Diode (LED) 212: Button 213: Smoke forming substrate 214: terminal filter element 215: Upstream filter element 216: Spacer element 217: Upstream 218: Downstream 219: Hole 220: cavity 221: open 222: cavity 223: heating element 224: Electronic device cavity 225: Puff Sensor 226: Notch 304: heating element 404: heater 408: Controller 428: top cover sensor 100’: System
現將參照附圖更詳細地論述繪示本發明的原理的實施例，使得可以了解本發明且使得可以理解本發明的另外的態樣及特徵，在附圖中：The embodiments that illustrate the principles of the present invention will now be discussed in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the present invention can be understood and other aspects and features of the present invention can be understood. In the accompanying drawings:
圖1A是吸煙替代系統的示意圖；Figure 1A is a schematic diagram of a smoking replacement system;
圖1B是圖1A的吸煙替代系統的變型的示意圖；Figure 1B is a schematic diagram of a modification of the smoking substitution system of Figure 1A;
圖2A是吸煙替代系統的第一實施例的正視圖，其中耗材與設備接合；Figure 2A is a front view of the first embodiment of the smoking replacement system, in which the consumable is engaged with the device;
圖2B是吸煙替代系統的第一實施例的正視圖，其中耗材脫離設備；Figure 2B is a front view of the first embodiment of the smoking replacement system, in which the consumables are separated from the device;
圖2C是吸煙替代系統的第一實施例的耗材的截面圖；2C is a cross-sectional view of the consumables of the first embodiment of the smoking replacement system;
圖2D是吸煙替代系統的第一實施例的設備的端部的詳細圖；Figure 2D is a detailed view of the end of the device of the first embodiment of the smoking replacement system;
圖2E是替代吸煙系統的第一實施例的截面圖；Figure 2E is a cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the alternative smoking system;
圖2F是設備的正視圖，其中頂蓋處於接合位置；Figure 2F is a front view of the device with the top cover in the engaged position;
圖2G是設備的正透視圖，其中頂蓋處於脫離位置。Figure 2G is a front perspective view of the device with the top cover in the disengaged position.
圖3依據吸煙替代設備的第一實施例繪示設備的示例性功能性；及Fig. 3 illustrates exemplary functionality of the device according to the first embodiment of the smoking alternative device; and
圖4依據吸煙替代系統的一個實施例繪示吸煙替代設備的方塊圖。Fig. 4 shows a block diagram of a smoking replacement device according to an embodiment of the smoking replacement system.
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