(19)
(11) EP 4 581 963 A1

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION
published in accordance with Art. 153(4) EPC

(43) Date of publication:
09.07.2025 Bulletin 2025/28

(21) Application number: 23909550.8

(22) Date of filing: 27.10.2023
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
A24F 40/49(2020.01)
A24F 40/50(2020.01)
A24F 40/46(2020.01)
(52) Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC):
A24F 40/50; A24F 40/46; A24F 40/49
(86) International application number:
PCT/CN2023/127210
(87) International publication number:
WO 2024/139617 (04.07.2024 Gazette 2024/27)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC ME MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR
Designated Extension States:
BA
Designated Validation States:
KH MA MD TN

(30) Priority: 29.12.2022 CN 202223605508 U

(71) Applicant: Shenzhen Geekvape Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen, Guangdong 518101 (CN)

(72) Inventors:
  • DUAN, Hongxing
    Shenzhen, Guangdong 518101 (CN)
  • JIANG, Lijun
    Shenzhen, Guangdong 518101 (CN)

(74) Representative: Manitz Finsterwald Patent- und Rechtsanwaltspartnerschaft mbB 
Martin-Greif-Strasse 1
80336 München
80336 München (DE)

   


(54) ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE HAVING CHILD LOCK FUNCTION


(57) The present application relates to an electronic cigarette having child lock function, including: an outer tube; a partition layer connected to the inner wall of the outer tube, configured to divide the interior of the outer tube into a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber communicating with atmospheric pressure through a first airway and a third airway, and the second chamber communicating with atmospheric pressure through a second airway; a pressure control module, connected to the partition layer, configured to generate a working signal based on the pressure difference between the first chamber and the second chamber; a heating device, configured to heat; a pressure control module, connected to the heating device in the partition layer, configured to control the heating device based on the pressure difference between the first chamber and the second chamber, and to lock or unlock the heating device when the pressure difference meets a preset condition; a battery cell, connected to the heating device through the pressure control module and located within the outer tube, configured to provide power. The above electronic cigarette having child lock function can effectively prevent minors from accidentally ingesting the electronic cigarette.




Description

RELATED APPLICATION



[0001] The present application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 2022236055083, titled "Electronic Cigarette Having Child Lock Function," filed on December 29, 2022, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD



[0002] The present application relates to the field of electronic cigarette technology, particularly to an electronic cigarette having child lock function.

BACKGROUND



[0003] With the development of electronic cigarette technology, more and more electronic cigarettes have appeared in people's daily lives. However, existing electronic cigarettes can only achieve negative pressure sensing through a pressure sensor to control the electronic cigarette to work or not work based on the sensed negative pressure value. They do not involve a child lock function and cannot effectively prevent minors from using electronic cigarettes.

SUMMARY



[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide an electronic cigarette having child lock function to effectively prevent minors from using electronic cigarettes.

[0005] An electronic cigarette having child lock function, where it includes:

an outer tube;

a partition layer connected to the inner wall of the outer tube, configured to divide the interior of the outer tube into a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber communicating with atmospheric pressure through a first airway and a third airway, and the second chamber communicating with atmospheric pressure through a second airway;

a heating device, configured to heat;

a pressure control module, connected to the heating device in the partition layer, configured to control the heating device based on a pressure difference between the first chamber and the second chamber, and to lock or unlock the heating device when the pressure difference meets a preset condition; and

a battery cell, connected to the heating device through the pressure control module and located within the outer tube, configured to provide power.



[0006] In one embodiment, the pressure control module includes:

a pressure sensing module, configured to generate a first control signal based on the pressure difference and to generate a second control signal when the pressure difference meets a preset condition; and

a control module, connected to the pressure sensing module and the heating device, configured to control the heating device to heat based on the first control signal, and to lock or unlock the heating device based on the second control signal.



[0007] In one embodiment, the pressure sensing module includes:

an airflow sensor, configured to detect the pressure difference between the first chamber and the second chamber and to generate a capacitance change value corresponding to the pressure difference;

a capacitance value reading module, connected to the airflow sensor, configured to read and output the capacitance change value; and

a detection module, connected to the capacitance value reading module, configured to generate the first control signal based on the capacitance change value, and to generate the second control signal when the detection module determines that the pressure difference meets a preset condition based on the capacitance change value.



[0008] In one embodiment, the control module further includes:
a controllable switch, electrically connected to the heating device, the controllable switch responding to the second control signal, the controllable switch closing to correspond to an unlock state of the heating device, and the controllable switch opening to correspond to a lock state of the heating device.

[0009] In one embodiment, the electronic cigarette having child lock function further includes:
an indicator light, connected to the pressure control module and arranged on an outer wall of the outer tube, configured to indicate an operating state of the electronic cigarette having child lock function.

[0010] In one embodiment, the electronic cigarette having child lock function further includes:

an e-liquid chamber, located within the outer tube; and

e-liquid-absorbent cotton, located within the e-liquid chamber.



[0011] In one embodiment, the electronic cigarette having child lock function further includes:
sealant silicone, configured to seal the heating device and the e-liquid-absorbent cotton within the e-liquid chamber.

[0012] In one embodiment, the outer tube includes a first end, further including:

an upper sealing plug; and

a mouthpiece, including two ends, one end being connected to the upper sealing plug and the other end being connected to the first end of the outer tube.



[0013] In one embodiment, the electronic cigarette further includes:
e-liquid-absorbent cotton, located within the mouthpiece.

[0014] In one embodiment, the outer tube further includes a second end, further including:

a bottom cover, including an upper end and a lower end, the upper end connecting to the second end of the outer tube; and

a lower protective sleeve, connecting to the lower end of the bottom cover.



[0015] The above electronic cigarette having child lock function is configured with a lock state and an unlock state. By setting a pressure control module between the first chamber and the second chamber to obtain a pressure difference between the two chambers, when it is determined that the pressure difference meets a preset condition, the heating device is locked or unlocked to control the locking or unlocking of the electronic cigarette. Therefore, the user can control the working state of the electronic cigarette by controlling the pressure difference between the two chambers to meet the preset condition, effectively preventing minors from accidentally ingesting the electronic cigarette.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS



[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. It is evident that the drawings described below are only embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the disclosed drawings without creative efforts.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the chamber structure of the electronic cigarette having child lock function in one embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of gas flowing through the two chambers during inhalation in one embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of gas flowing through the two chambers during exhalation in one embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 4 is a working schematic diagram of each working module inside the electronic cigarette having child lock function in one embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of each device of the electronic cigarette having child lock function in one embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of each device of the electronic cigarette having child lock function in another embodiment of the present application; and

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the appearance structure of the electronic cigarette having child lock function in one embodiment of the present application.


DETAILED DESCRIPTION



[0017] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, provides a clear and complete description of the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. It is evident that the described embodiments are merely a part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that terms such as "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings. They are merely for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, not indicating or implying that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed, and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0019] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of these features. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0020] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified and defined, terms such as "install," "connect," "link," "fix," and the like should be understood broadly. For example, they can be fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral; they can be mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediary, or they can be internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specifically defined. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0021] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified and defined, the first feature "on" or "under" the second feature may be in direct contact with the second feature, or the first and second features may be in indirect contact through an intermediary. Moreover, the first feature "above," "over," and "on" the second feature may be directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicate that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. The first feature "below," "under," and "beneath" the second feature may be directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicate that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0022] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only embodiment.

[0023] Referring to FIG. 1, an embodiment of the electronic cigarette having child lock function in this utility model includes an outer tube 100, a partition layer 101, a pressure control module 105, a heating device 107, and a battery cell 109. The partition layer 101 is connected to the inner wall of the outer tube 100 and is used to divide the interior of the outer tube 100 into a first chamber 103 and a second chamber 106. The first chamber 103 communicates with atmospheric pressure through a first airway 102 and a third airway 104, while the second chamber 106 communicates with atmospheric pressure through a second airway 108. The heating device 107 is used to heat to form an aerosol of the corresponding medium; the pressure control module 105 is connected to the heating device 107 and the partition layer 101, controlling the heating device 107 to heat when a pressure difference is formed between the first chamber 103 and the second chamber 106, and determining whether the pressure difference meets a preset condition to lock or unlock the heating device 107 when the preset condition is met; the battery cell 109 is connected to the heating device 107 through the pressure control module 105 and is located inside the outer tube, providing power.

[0024] In this embodiment, the electronic cigarette having child lock function is configured with a lock state and an unlock state. By setting a pressure control module between the first chamber and the second chamber to obtain a pressure difference between the two chambers, when it is determined that the pressure difference meets a preset condition, the heating device is locked or unlocked to control the locking or unlocking of the electronic cigarette. Therefore, the user can control the working state of the electronic cigarette by controlling the pressure difference between the two chambers, effectively preventing minors from accidentally ingesting the electronic cigarette.

[0025] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the second chamber 106 is always in communication with atmospheric pressure through the second airway 108, and the first chamber 103 is in communication with atmospheric pressure through the third airway 104 and also through the first airway 102. The first airway 102 is an inhalation port, and the third airway 104 is an intake port. When the user inhales the electronic cigarette, external airflow flows from the third airway 104 through the first chamber 103 and then through the first airway 102 to the user's mouth, so the pressure in the first chamber 103 will be lower than the atmospheric pressure in the second chamber 106. The pressure control module 105 can sense the pressure change between the two chambers to generate a pressure difference, and when the pressure in the first chamber 103 is less than that in the second chamber 106, it controls the heating device 107 to heat to produce aerosol for the user to inhale. When it is necessary to lock the electronic cigarette, in this embodiment, the preset value of the pressure difference between the two chambers can be set to be greater than or equal to 2000PA. In actual use, it can be set as needed, but the preset value of the pressure difference needs to be distinguished from the pressure difference value generated by the user's normal inhalation of the electronic cigarette, and generally, the preset value of the pressure difference is larger. At this time, the preset condition for locking can be set so that when the pressure control module 105 detects that the pressure of the second chamber 106 minus the pressure of the first chamber 103 is greater than or equal to 2000PA three times within 2 seconds, the heating device 107 is locked and no longer heats. Even if the pressure control module 105 can detect that the pressure in the first chamber 103 is less than that in the second chamber 106, generating a pressure difference, it does not control the heating device 107 to heat. The preset condition for unlocking is similar. If the heating device 107 of the current electronic cigarette is locked, the pressure control module 105 detects the pressure difference generated by the user's inhalation action, and if the pressure of the second chamber 106 minus the pressure of the first chamber 103 is greater than or equal to 2000PA three times within 2 seconds, the heating device 107 is unlocked, and the electronic cigarette can generate aerosol for the user to inhale through normal inhalation action. That is, by detecting the user's inhalation action, the electronic cigarette having child lock function achieves locking or unlocking. The above example is only one way to achieve the child lock function, and different inhalation times and intervals can be set according to actual needs, and different preset conditions for locking and unlocking the pressure difference can also be set according to actual needs.

[0026] In another embodiment, referring to FIG. 3, the electronic cigarette can also be locked or unlocked by blowing. When the user blows air from the first airway 102, external airflow flows from the first airway 102 through the first chamber 103 and then through the third airway 104 to the outside. At this time, the pressure in the third airway 104 will be higher than atmospheric pressure, that is, the pressure in the first chamber 103 is higher than that in the second chamber 106. When the pressure control module 105 detects that the pressure in the first chamber 103 is greater than that in the second chamber 106 and the pressure difference between the two chambers is greater than a certain preset value (in this embodiment, the pressure difference between the two chambers is set to be greater than or equal to 100PA, and it can be set as needed in actual use, but it should be distinguished from the pressure difference value generated by the user's normal inhalation of the electronic cigarette, and the calculation methods of the two difference values are different), and the pressure difference lasts for a period of time (it can be a time greater than or equal to 1 second, and it can be set as needed in actual use), then the preset condition for locking is that when the pressure in the first chamber 103 is greater than that in the second chamber 106 and the pressure difference appears three times greater than or equal to 100PA within 2 seconds, the pressure control module 105 locks the heating device 107, and it no longer heats; the unlocking is similar, so when the first chamber 102 and the second chamber 106 have a first pressure difference that appears three times greater than or equal to 100PA within 2 seconds, the pressure control module 105 unlocks the heating device 107, achieving the unlocking operation of the electronic cigarette. The working state of the heating device 107 is equivalent to the working state of the electronic cigarette, that is, when the heating device 107 is in the locked state, the electronic cigarette is also in the locked state, and when the heating device 107 is in the unlocked state, the electronic cigarette is also in the unlocked state. When the electronic cigarette is in the locked state, even if there is a pressure difference between the first chamber 103 and the second chamber 106, the heating device 107 will not work. The above example is only one way to achieve the child lock function, and different blowing times and intervals can be set according to actual needs, and different preset conditions for locking and unlocking the pressure difference can also be set according to actual needs.

[0027] Through the above two embodiments, two operations can be performed simultaneously: first, cover the third airway 104 with a hand while blowing or inhaling from the first airway 102; second, the pressure difference between the two chambers meets the preset condition. By performing two operations, the heating device 107 of the electronic cigarette can be locked or unlocked, thereby controlling the operation of the electronic cigarette. The user can control the operation of the electronic cigarette by controlling the pressure difference between the two chambers, effectively preventing minors from accidentally ingesting the electronic cigarette.

[0028] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the pressure control module 105 includes a pressure sensing module 406 and a control module 407. The pressure sensing module 406 is used to generate a first control signal based on the pressure difference formed when the pressure in the first chamber 103 is less than that in the second chamber 106 during the user's inhalation of the electronic cigarette, and to generate a second control signal when the pressure difference between the first chamber 103 and the second chamber 106 meets the aforementioned preset conditions for locking and unlocking by blowing or inhaling. The control module 407 is connected to the pressure sensing module 406 and the heating device 107, controlling the heating device 107 to heat based on the first control signal and locking or unlocking the heating device 107 based on the second control signal. The first and second control signals are parallel, and this embodiment does not exclude the simultaneous existence of the two signals, but the control module 407 will only respond to the first control signal to control the heating device 107 when the heating device 107 is in the unlocked state.

[0029] In this embodiment, the pressure sensing module 406 can accurately sense the pressure difference between the first chamber 103 and the second chamber 106 and generate control signals so that the control module 407 controls the heating device 107 based on the control signals. Through the above connection relationship, the pressure difference between the two chambers can be accurately and effectively sensed, and the pressure difference can be converted into control signals so that the control module 407 controls the heating device, improving the accuracy of sensing the voltage difference and enhancing the coordination of work between the modules.

[0030] In one embodiment, again referring to FIG. 4, the pressure sensing module 406 includes an airflow sensor 401, a detection module 405, and a capacitance value reading module 402. The airflow sensor 401 is used to detect the pressure difference between the first chamber 103 and the second chamber 106 and generate a capacitance change value corresponding to the pressure difference; the capacitance value reading module 402 is connected to the airflow sensor 401, used to read the capacitance change value generated by the airflow sensor 401 and convert it into a numerical output; the detection module 405 is connected to the capacitance value reading module 402, generating the first control signal based on the capacitance change value, and generating the second control signal when the pressure difference between the first chamber 103 and the second chamber 106 meets the aforementioned preset conditions for locking and unlocking by blowing or inhaling based on the capacitance change value.

[0031] In this embodiment, the airflow sensor 401 includes but is not limited to a capacitive microphone and a micro-electromechanical system microphone. The airflow sensor 401 can accurately detect the pressure difference between the first chamber 103 and the second chamber 106 and generate a capacitance change value based on the pressure difference. The capacitance value reading module 402 reads the capacitance change value and converts it into a processable numerical output, while the detection module 405 judges and generates control signals based on the processed numerical values, enhancing the stability of conversion processing between signals.

[0032] In one embodiment, again referring to FIG. 4, the control module 407 further includes a controllable switch 404, which is electrically connected to the heating device 107 (i.e., the controllable switch 404 is connected to the heating device 107 through the battery cell 109) and responds to the second control signal to open or close. When the controllable switch 404 is closed, it connects the battery cell 109 to the heating device 107 for power supply, and at this time, the control module 407 can respond to the first control signal to control the heating device 107 to heat, corresponding to the unlocked state of the heating device 107; when the controllable switch 404 is open, the heating device 107 cannot receive power from the battery cell 109, and the control module 407 cannot respond to the first control signal to control the heating device 107 to heat, corresponding to the locked state of the heating device 107.

[0033] The controllable switch 404 includes but is not limited to a field-effect transistor, a thyristor, a relay, and a transistor.

[0034] In one embodiment, again referring to FIG. 4, the electronic cigarette having child lock function further includes an indicator light 403, connected to the pressure control module 105, located on the outer wall of the outer tube 100, and used to indicate the operating state of the entire electronic cigarette having child lock function.

[0035] The form of the indicator light 403 is not limited and can be an LED indicator light or any other device that can achieve an indication function, and multiple LED lights can be set as needed; for example, one LED can be set to be always on to indicate that the controllable switch in the heating device is in the closed state, and the LED is always off to indicate that the controllable switch in the heating device is in the open state. Another LED can be set to light up during a preset time period to indicate that the heating element is heating, and the LED light goes out during the preset time period to indicate that the heating element is not heating. It should be noted that when some indicator lights include multiple small LED lights and the LED lights have multiple circuit structures, a part of the LED lights can be set to indicate the state of the controllable switch, and another part can indicate whether the heating element is heating or not heating. This embodiment does not limit the structure of the indicator light 403.

[0036] In this embodiment, the indicator light 403 is set on the outer wall of the outer tube 100, allowing the user to clearly understand the working state of the electronic cigarette having child lock function when using it, facilitating use.

[0037] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the electronic cigarette having child lock function further includes an e-liquid chamber 502 and e-liquid-absorbent cotton 503, where the e-liquid chamber 502 is located inside the outer tube 100 and the e-liquid-absorbent cotton 503 is located inside the e-liquid chamber 502.

[0038] In this embodiment, the electronic cigarette having child lock function is equipped with an e-liquid chamber 502 and e-liquid-absorbent cotton 503, ensuring the basic functionality of the electronic cigarette.

[0039] In one embodiment, again referring to FIG. 5, the electronic cigarette having child lock function further includes sealant silicone 501, which is used to seal the heating device 107 and the e-liquid-absorbent cotton 503 within the e-liquid chamber 502.

[0040] In this embodiment, the electronic cigarette having child lock function is equipped with sealant silicone 501, which seals the heating device 107 and the e-liquid-absorbent cotton 503 within the e-liquid chamber 502, ensuring the safe use of the electronic cigarette having child lock function and improving its safety.

[0041] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the outer tube 100 of the electronic cigarette includes a first end, and the electronic cigarette further includes an upper sealing plug 601 and a mouthpiece 602, which includes two ends, one end connected to the upper sealing plug 601, and the other end connected to the first end of the outer tube 100.

[0042] In one embodiment, the electronic cigarette further includes e-liquid-absorbent cotton 603, which is located inside the mouthpiece 602.

[0043] In this embodiment, the e-liquid-absorbent cotton 603 is set inside the mouthpiece 602, improving the user's experience.

[0044] In one embodiment, the outer tube 100 further includes a second end, and the electronic cigarette having child lock function further includes a bottom cover 607 and a lower protective sleeve 608, where the bottom cover 607 includes an upper end and a lower end, the upper end connected to the second end of the outer tube 100, and the lower protective sleeve 608 is connected to the lower end of the bottom cover 607.

[0045] In this embodiment, again referring to the structural schematic of the electronic cigarette having child lock function shown in FIG. 6, the electronic cigarette having child lock function includes a bottom cover 607 and a lower protective sleeve 608, ensuring the integrity of the structure of the electronic cigarette having child lock function and improving the user's experience. The overall appearance structure of the electronic cigarette having child lock function can be referred to in FIG. 7, and the components can be connected and combined through connecting components made of EVA material.

[0046] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in these combinations of technical features, they should be considered within the scope of this specification.

[0047] The above embodiments only express several implementation modes of the present application, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be understood as limitations on the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be subject to the appended claims.


Claims

1. An electronic cigarette having child lock function, characterized in that the electronic cigarette having child lock function comprises:

an outer tube;

a partition layer connected to an inner wall of the outer tube, wherein the partition layer is configured to divide an interior of the outer tube into a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber communicating with atmospheric pressure through a first airway and a third airway, and the second chamber communicating with atmospheric pressure through a second airway;

a heating device, configured to heat;

a pressure control module, connected to the heating device in the partition layer, and configured to control the heating device based on a pressure difference between the first chamber and the second chamber, and to lock or unlock the heating device when the pressure difference meets a preset condition; and

a battery cell, connected to the heating device through the pressure control module and located within the outer tube, configured to provide power.


 
2. The electronic cigarette having child lock function according to claim 1, characterized in that the pressure control module comprises:

a pressure sensing module, configured to generate a first control signal based on the pressure difference and to generate a second control signal when the pressure difference meets a preset condition; and

a control module, connected to the pressure sensing module and the heating device, configured to control the heating device to heat based on the first control signal, and to lock or unlock the heating device based on the second control signal.


 
3. The electronic cigarette having child lock function according to claim 2, characterized in that the pressure sensing module comprises:

an airflow sensor, configured to detect the pressure difference between the first chamber and the second chamber and to generate a capacitance change value corresponding to the pressure difference;

a capacitance value reading module, connected to the airflow sensor, configured to read and output the capacitance change value; and

a detection module, connected to the capacitance value reading module, configured to generate the first control signal based on the capacitance change value, and to generate the second control signal when the detection module determines that the pressure difference meets a preset condition based on the capacitance change value.


 
4. The electronic cigarette having child lock function according to claim 2, characterized in that the control module further comprises:
a controllable switch, electrically connected to the heating device, the controllable switch responding to the second control signal, the controllable switch closing to correspond to an unlock state of the heating device, and the controllable switch opening to correspond to a lock state of the heating device.
 
5. The electronic cigarette having child lock function according to claim 1, characterized in that the electronic cigarette having child lock function further comprises:
an indicator light, connected to the pressure control module and arranged on an outer wall of the outer tube, and configured to indicate an operating state of the electronic cigarette having child lock function.
 
6. The electronic cigarette having child lock function according to claim 1, characterized in that the electronic cigarette having child lock function further comprises:

an e-liquid chamber, located within the outer tube; and

e-liquid-absorbent cotton, located within the e-liquid chamber.


 
7. The electronic cigarette having child lock function according to claim 6, characterized in that the electronic cigarette having child lock function further comprises:
sealant silicone, configured to seal the heating device and the e-liquid-absorbent cotton within the e-liquid chamber.
 
8. The electronic cigarette having child lock function according to claim 1, characterized in that the outer tube comprises a first end, and the electronic cigarette having child lock function further comprises:

an upper sealing plug; and

a mouthpiece, comprising two ends, one end being connected to the upper sealing plug and the other end being connected to the first end of the outer tube.


 
9. The electronic cigarette having child lock function according to claim 8, characterized in that the electronic cigarette having child lock function further comprises:
e-liquid-absorbent cotton, located within the mouthpiece.
 
10. The electronic cigarette having child lock function according to claim 7, characterized in that the outer tube further comprises a second end, and the electronic cigarette having child lock function further comprises:

a bottom cover, comprising an upper end and a lower end, the upper end connecting to the second end of the outer tube; and

a lower protective sleeve, connecting to the lower end of the bottom cover.


 




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