CN116829007A - Aerosol generating device with movable housing part - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention provides an aerosol-generating device (10) comprising: a first housing portion (12) defining a cavity (16) for receiving an aerosol-generating article (50; 150; 250); and a second housing portion (14) extending from the first housing portion (12). The second housing part (14) is movable relative to the first housing part (12). An electric heater (26) is positioned within the first housing portion (12), and at least one of a power source (30) and a controller (28) is positioned within the second housing portion (14). Also provided is an aerosol-generating article (50; 150) comprising: a first mouthpiece element (52) positioned at a first end (54) of the aerosol-generating article (50; 150); and a second mouthpiece element (56) positioned at a second end (58) of the aerosol-generating article (50; 150). The aerosol-generating article (50; 150) also comprises at least one aerosol-forming substrate (60; 160, 161) positioned between the first mouthpiece element (52) and the second mouthpiece element (56). The first and second susceptor elements (66, 68) are positioned within the at least one aerosol-forming substrate (60; 160, 161) and are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the aerosol-generating article (50; 150). An aerosol-generating article (50; 150) is also provided comprising at least one aerosol-forming substrate (60; 160, 161), at least one mouthpiece element (52, 56) and a wrapper (72) wrapped around the at least one aerosol-forming substrate (60; 160, 161) and at least one mouthpiece element (52, 56). The aerosol-generating article (50; 150) also comprises a plurality of indicia (74, 76, 78) on an outer surface of the wrapper (72). The aerosol-generating article (50; 150) comprises a first end (54), a second end (58) and a longitudinal direction (70) extending between the first end (54) and the second end (58). The plurality of marks (74, 76, 78) are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction (70).
Description
The present disclosure relates to an aerosol-generating device comprising a first housing portion and a second housing portion movable relative to the first housing portion. The present disclosure also relates to an aerosol-generating article comprising a first mouthpiece element at a first end of the aerosol-generating article and a second mouthpiece element at a second end of the aerosol-generating article. The present disclosure also relates to an aerosol-generating article comprising a wrapper and a plurality of spaced apart indicia on an outer surface of the wrapper.
Many electrically operated aerosol-generating systems have been proposed in the art, wherein an aerosol-generating device having an electric heater is used to heat an aerosol-forming substrate, such as a tobacco rod. The aerosol-generating substrate may be provided as part of an aerosol-generating article that is inserted into a cavity in an aerosol-generating device.
Generally, an aerosol-generating device comprises a housing defining a cavity for receiving an aerosol-generating article. While the housing may have a shape that attempts to provide some ergonomic benefit to the user, the size and shape of the housing is typically driven by the needs of the accommodating chamber, electric heater, power supply and control electronics. Thus, known aerosol-generating devices typically have a size and shape that may provide only limited ergonomic benefits to the user.
It is desirable to provide an aerosol-generating device that may provide improved ergonomic benefits to a user.
Aerosol-generating articles typically comprise an aerosol-forming substrate, such as a tobacco rod, and a mouthpiece downstream of the tobacco rod. The mouthpiece typically includes a filter element. Such aerosol-generating articles may provide user-limited options for customizing the user experience. Thus, some users may attempt to use the aerosol-generating article in a manner that is not intended by the manufacturer. For example, a user may attempt to use the aerosol-generating article without fully inserting the aerosol-generating article into the aerosol-generating device such that only a portion of the aerosol-forming substrate is heated. However, as a result, a portion of the aerosol-forming substrate is not heated and is therefore wasted. Furthermore, using an aerosol-generating article in this manner may reduce the consistency of one user experience to the next. Other users may remove a portion of the aerosol-forming substrate by cutting the aerosol-generating article prior to insertion into the aerosol-generating device. This leads to the additional problem of reducing the pumping resistance, which may also adversely affect the user experience.
It is desirable to provide a customized aerosol-generating article that can facilitate a user experience.
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an aerosol-generating device is provided. The aerosol-generating device may comprise a first housing portion. The first housing portion may define a cavity for receiving an aerosol-generating article. The aerosol-generating device may comprise a second housing portion. The second housing portion may extend from the first housing portion. The second housing portion may be movable relative to the first housing portion.
According to another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an aerosol-generating device comprising: a first housing portion defining a cavity for receiving an aerosol-generating article; and a second housing portion extending from the first housing portion. The second housing part is movable relative to the first housing part.
Advantageously, providing the second housing portion movable relative to the first housing portion may provide at least one of a variable size and shape for the aerosol-generating device. Advantageously, moving the second housing part relative to the first housing part may allow a user to position the second housing part in a manner that improves or optimizes user comfort while holding the aerosol-generating device. Different users may prefer different positions of the second housing part and the first housing part. Advantageously, the movable second housing part may be adapted to different user preferences.
The second housing portion may be rotatable about the first housing portion. Advantageously, the rotatable second housing part may facilitate movement of the second housing part through a range of generally preferred positions of the second housing relative to the first housing part.
The aerosol-generating device may comprise at least one shaft portion, wherein the second housing portion is movably connected to the first housing portion by the at least one shaft portion.
The at least one shaft portion may be integrally formed with the first housing portion. The at least one shaft portion may be formed separately from the first housing portion and secured thereto. The second housing portion may include at least one bearing portion, wherein the at least one shaft portion is rotatably received within the at least one bearing portion. The at least one bearing portion may comprise at least one aperture in the second housing portion, wherein the at least one shaft portion is rotatably received in the at least one aperture.
The at least one shaft portion may be integrally formed with the second housing portion. The at least one shaft portion may be formed separately from the second housing portion and secured thereto. The first housing portion may include at least one bearing portion, wherein the at least one shaft portion is rotatably received within the at least one bearing portion. The at least one bearing portion may comprise at least one aperture in the first housing portion, wherein the at least one shaft portion is rotatably received in the at least one aperture.
The second housing portion may be movably connected to the first housing portion by a ball joint. At least a portion of the first housing portion may include a first curved surface. The first curved surface may form a ball portion of a ball joint. At least a portion of the second housing portion may include a second curved surface. The second curved surface may form a socket portion of the ball joint.
Preferably, the cavity comprises a first cavity end and a second cavity end opposite the first cavity end, wherein the cavity defines a first direction extending between the first cavity end and the second cavity end.
The first housing portion may define a first opening at the first cavity end and a second opening at the second cavity end. In other words, the cavity may be a through cavity, wherein the aerosol-generating article may be inserted into the cavity at the first cavity end or the second cavity end.
Advantageously, providing a through cavity may facilitate removal of the aerosol-generating article from the cavity. For example, a user may push the end of the aerosol-generating article such that the aerosol-generating article is pushed out of the cavity at the opposite end. Advantageously, removing the aerosol-generating article by pushing the aerosol-generating article through the cavity rather than pulling the aerosol-generating article out of the cavity may reduce or minimize the risk of parts of the aerosol-forming substrate being left in the cavity.
Advantageously, providing a through cavity may facilitate use of the aerosol-generating device with an aerosol-generating article having a length longer than the length of the cavity. For example, during use, the aerosol-generating article may protrude from the cavity at the first cavity end, the second cavity end, or both the first cavity end and the second cavity end.
Advantageously, providing a through cavity may facilitate cleaning of the cavity. For example, a brush or other cleaning tool may be pushed completely through the cavity, which may facilitate removal of debris and other contaminants from the cavity.
Advantageously, providing a through cavity may facilitate a simple airflow path through the aerosol-generating device during use. In particular, air may flow directly through the aerosol-generating article received in the cavity without requiring a dedicated air flow inlet or air flow outlet on the aerosol-generating device.
Preferably, the cavity has a circular cross-sectional shape. Advantageously, the circular cross-sectional shape facilitates use of the aerosol-generating device with an aerosol-generating article having a circular cross-sectional shape. Advantageously, the circular cross-sectional shape may allow a user to insert the aerosol-generating article into the cavity in any rotational orientation.
In embodiments wherein the first housing portion defines a first opening and a second opening, preferably the inner diameter of the first opening is the same as the inner diameter of the second opening.
The aerosol-generating device may comprise a first closure member arranged to selectively block at least a portion of the first opening.
The first closure member may be configured to engage the aerosol-generating article when the aerosol-generating article is received within the cavity. Advantageously, the first closure member may retain the aerosol-generating article within the cavity.
The first closure member may be arranged to selectively block substantially all of the first opening. Advantageously, the first closure member may optionally provide a surface upon which the aerosol-generating article is received when the aerosol-generating article is inserted into the cavity through the second opening. Advantageously, the first closure member may facilitate the correct positioning of the aerosol-generating article within the cavity.
The first closure member may be arranged to slide relative to the first housing portion. The first closure member may be arranged to rotate relative to the first housing portion.
The first closure member may be movable between an open position in which the first opening is unobstructed and a closed position in which the first closure member at least partially obstructs the first opening. In embodiments in which the first closure member is arranged to selectively block substantially all of the first opening, it is preferred that the first closure member blocks substantially all of the first opening when the first closure member is in the closed position.
The aerosol-generating device may comprise a first biasing member arranged to bias the first closure member towards the closed position. The first biasing member may comprise a spring.
The aerosol-generating device may comprise a first detent configured to engage the first closure member to retain the first closure member in the closed position.
The aerosol-generating device may comprise a second closure member arranged to selectively block at least a portion of the second opening.
The second closure member may be configured to engage the aerosol-generating article when the aerosol-generating article is received within the cavity. Advantageously, the second closure member may retain the aerosol-generating article within the cavity.
The second closure member may be arranged to selectively block substantially all of the second opening. Advantageously, the second closure member may optionally provide a surface upon which the aerosol-generating article is received when the aerosol-generating article is inserted into the cavity through the first opening. Advantageously, the second closure member may facilitate the correct positioning of the aerosol-generating article within the cavity.
The second closure member may be arranged to slide relative to the first housing portion. The second closure member may be arranged to rotate relative to the first housing portion.
The second closure member may be movable between an open position in which the second opening is unobstructed and a closed position in which the second closure member at least partially obstructs the second opening. In embodiments in which the second closure member is arranged to selectively block substantially all of the second opening, it is preferred that the second closure member blocks substantially all of the second opening when the second closure member is in the closed position.
The aerosol-generating device may comprise a second biasing member arranged to bias the second closure member towards the closed position. The second biasing member may comprise a spring.
The aerosol-generating device may comprise a second detent configured to engage the second closure member to retain the second closure member in the closed position.
Preferably, the second housing portion has an elongated shape and comprises: a first housing end coupled to the first housing portion for movement relative thereto; and a second housing end opposite the first housing end.
The term "elongated" is used herein to refer to a shape having a length and a width perpendicular to the length, wherein the aspect ratio is at least 1.5 to 1.
Advantageously, the elongated second housing portion may facilitate the user's use of the second housing portion as a handle. In other words, during use of the aerosol-generating device, the user may hold the aerosol-generating device by the second housing part.
The second housing portion may define a second direction extending between the first housing end and the second housing end, wherein the second housing portion is movable relative to the first housing portion into a position in which the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. Advantageously, a position in which the second direction defined by the second housing portion is perpendicular to the first direction defined by the cavity may facilitate the use of the second housing portion as a handle.
Preferably, the second housing part is rotatable relative to the first housing part through a range of angles between the first direction and the second direction. Preferably, the series of angles comprises an angle of 90 degrees between the first direction and the second direction. The second housing portion may be rotatable relative to the first housing portion from a first position to a second position. At the first position, the angle between the first direction and the second direction may be 45 degrees. At the second position, the same angle between the first direction and the second direction may be 135 degrees.
The aerosol-generating device may comprise at least one marking on at least one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion, wherein the at least one marking is arranged to indicate the position of the second housing portion with respect to the first housing portion.
The aerosol-generating device may comprise a locking mechanism configured to selectively prevent movement of the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion. Advantageously, the locking mechanism may prevent unwanted movement of the second housing part relative to the first housing part during use of the aerosol-generating device.
The locking mechanism may comprise a ratchet mechanism. Advantageously, the ratchet mechanism may facilitate movement of the second housing part into one or more predetermined positions of the first housing part.
Preferably, the aerosol-generating device comprises an electric heater, a power source and a controller configured to supply power from the power source to the electric heater. Advantageously, during use, the electric heater may heat the aerosol-forming substrate of the aerosol-generating article received within the cavity.
Preferably, the electric heater is positioned within the first housing portion.
Advantageously, positioning the electric heater within the first housing portion may facilitate heating of the aerosol-generating article received within the cavity defined by the first housing portion.
Advantageously, positioning the electric heater within the first housing portion may reduce or minimize heating of the second housing portion during use of the aerosol-generating device. Advantageously, reducing or minimizing heating of the second housing portion may improve user comfort when the user holds the aerosol-generating device through the second housing portion during use.
Preferably, the electric heater extends around at least a portion of the cavity such that when the aerosol-generating article is inserted into the cavity, at least a portion of the aerosol-generating article is received within the electric heater. In an arrangement in which the aerosol-generating article is received within an electric heater, the electric heater may be referred to as an "external heater". In embodiments in which the cavity is a through cavity, an external heater may be particularly advantageous.
Preferably, at least one of the power source and the controller is positioned within the second housing portion. Preferably, both the power source and the controller are positioned within the second housing portion.
Advantageously, positioning the power source and controller within the second housing portion may reduce or minimize heat transfer from the electric heater to the power source and controller during use of the aerosol-generating device. Advantageously, reducing or minimizing heating of the power supply and controller may reduce, minimize or prevent thermal damage to the power supply and controller.
Advantageously, positioning the power source and the controller within the second housing portion may position a centre of mass of the aerosol-generating device within the second housing portion. Advantageously, locating the centre of mass of the aerosol-generating device within the second housing part may facilitate user comfort when the user holds the aerosol-generating device by the second housing part during use.
The electric heater may comprise an induction heating element. During use, the inductive heating element inductively heats the susceptor material to heat the aerosol-generating article received within the cavity. The susceptor material may form part of an aerosol-generating device. The susceptor material may form part of an aerosol-generating article. The inductive heating element may comprise at least one inductor coil extending around at least a portion of the cavity such that when the aerosol-generating article is inserted into the cavity, at least a portion of the aerosol-generating article is received within the inductor coil.
The electric heater may comprise a resistive heating element. During use, current is supplied to the resistive heating element to generate heat by resistive heating. The resistive heating element may comprise a foil heater. Preferably, the foil heater is a wrapper surrounding at least a portion of the cavity such that when the aerosol-generating article is inserted into the cavity, at least a portion of the aerosol-generating article is received within the foil heater. The foil heater may be an etched foil heater. The foil heater may be a tubular foil heater.
The power source may be a DC voltage source. Preferably, the power source is a battery. The power source may be a nickel-metal hydride battery, a nickel cadmium battery or a lithium-based battery. Suitable lithium batteries may include lithium-cobalt, lithium-iron-phosphoric acid, and lithium-polymer batteries. The power supply may comprise another form of charge storage device, such as a capacitor. The power supply may need to be recharged. The power supply may have a capacity that allows sufficient energy to be stored for use of the aerosol-generating device with one or more aerosol-generating articles.
Each of the first housing portion and the second housing portion may comprise any suitable material or combination of materials. Examples of suitable materials include metals, alloys, plastics or composites containing one or more of those materials, or thermoplastics suitable for food or pharmaceutical applications, such as polypropylene, polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and polyethylene. Preferably, the material is lightweight and not brittle.
According to another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an aerosol-generating system, according to any of the embodiments described herein, comprising: an aerosol-generating article comprising at least one aerosol-forming substrate; and an aerosol-generating device according to the present disclosure.
As used herein, the term "aerosol-generating article" refers to an article comprising an aerosol-forming substrate that upon heating releases volatile compounds that can form an aerosol.
The aerosol-generating article may comprise at least one mouthpiece element. The at least one mouthpiece element may be adjacent to the aerosol-forming substrate. The at least one mouthpiece element may be spaced apart from the aerosol-forming substrate. The aerosol-generating article may comprise at least one further element positioned between the aerosol-forming substrate and the at least one mouthpiece element. The at least one further element may comprise an aerosol-cooling element.
The aerosol-generating article may comprise a wrapper. Preferably, the wrapper is wrapped around the aerosol-forming substrate and, if present, around the at least one mouthpiece element and the at least one further element.
According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an aerosol-generating article is provided. The aerosol-generating article may comprise a first mouthpiece element. The first mouthpiece element may be positioned at a first end of the aerosol-generating article. The aerosol-generating article may comprise a second mouthpiece element. The second mouthpiece element may be positioned at a second end of the aerosol-generating article. The aerosol-generating article may comprise at least one aerosol-forming substrate. The at least one aerosol-forming substrate may be positioned between the first mouthpiece element and the second mouthpiece element.
According to another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an aerosol-generating article comprising a first mouthpiece element positioned at a first end of the aerosol-generating article and a second mouthpiece element positioned at a second end of the aerosol-generating article. The aerosol-generating article also comprises at least one aerosol-forming substrate positioned between the first mouthpiece element and the second mouthpiece element.
Advantageously, providing the first and second mouthpiece elements at the first and second ends of the aerosol-generating article may facilitate the use of both ends of the aerosol-generating article as "mouth ends" which are received in the user's mouth during use.
Advantageously, providing an aerosol-generating article having two mouth ends may allow a user to insert the aerosol-generating article into the aerosol-generating device in different orientations.
Advantageously, an aerosol-generating article having two mouth ends may be particularly suitable for an aerosol-generating device comprising a through cavity for receiving the aerosol-generating article. In this arrangement, the aerosol-generating article may be inserted into the through cavity with a first mouth end of the aerosol-generating article protruding from a first end of the through cavity and a second end of the aerosol-generating article protruding from a second end of the through cavity.
Advantageously, providing an aerosol-generating article having two mouth ends may facilitate heating a first portion of at least one aerosol-forming substrate and drawing the generated aerosol through a first mouthpiece element, and subsequently heating a second portion of at least one aerosol-forming substrate and drawing the generated aerosol through a second mouthpiece element. In other words, providing an aerosol-generating article with two mouth ends may facilitate two user experiences of a single aerosol-generating article.
The at least one aerosol-forming substrate may be a single aerosol-forming substrate positioned between the first mouthpiece element and the second mouthpiece element.
The aerosol-generating article may comprise a first susceptor element positioned within the aerosol-forming substrate and a second susceptor element positioned within the aerosol-forming substrate. Advantageously, positioning the first susceptor element and the second susceptor element within the aerosol-forming substrate may facilitate separate induction heating of the first portion and the second portion of the aerosol-forming substrate. For example, the aerosol-generating article may be inserted into the aerosol-generating device such that only one of the first susceptor element and the second susceptor element is positioned within the inductor coil. Advantageously, this may facilitate heating different portions of the aerosol-forming substrate during different user experiences.
Preferably, the aerosol-generating article defines a longitudinal direction extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the first susceptor element and the second susceptor element are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction.
The at least one aerosol-forming substrate may comprise a first aerosol-forming substrate and a second aerosol-forming substrate. Advantageously, providing separate first and second aerosol-forming substrates may allow for heating the first aerosol-forming substrate during a first user experience and the second aerosol-forming substrate during a second user experience.
The first aerosol-forming substrate may be positioned between the first mouthpiece element and the second aerosol-forming substrate. The first aerosol-forming substrate may abut the second aerosol-forming substrate. The first aerosol-forming substrate may be spaced apart from the second aerosol-forming substrate.
Preferably, the aerosol-generating article defines a longitudinal direction extending between the first end and the second end. The first aerosol-forming substrate and the second aerosol-forming substrate may be spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction.
The aerosol-generating article may comprise a first susceptor element positioned within the first aerosol-forming substrate and a second susceptor element positioned within the second aerosol-forming substrate. Advantageously, the arrangement of the first susceptor element within the first aerosol-forming substrate and the arrangement of the second susceptor element in the second aerosol-forming substrate may facilitate the inductive heating of the separation of the first aerosol-forming substrate and the second aerosol-forming substrate. For example, the aerosol-generating article may be inserted into the aerosol-generating device such that only one of the first aerosol-forming substrate and the second aerosol-forming substrate is positioned within the inductor coil. Advantageously, this may facilitate heating each of the aerosol-forming substrates during different user experiences.
According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an aerosol-generating article is provided. The aerosol-generating article may comprise at least one aerosol-forming substrate. The aerosol-generating article may comprise at least one mouthpiece element. The aerosol-generating article may comprise a wrapper. The wrapper may wrap around the at least one aerosol-forming substrate and the at least one mouthpiece element. The aerosol-generating article may comprise a plurality of indicia on an outer surface of the wrapper. The aerosol-generating article may comprise a first end, a second end and a longitudinal direction extending between the first end and the second end. The plurality of marks may be spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction.
According to another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an aerosol-generating article comprising at least one aerosol-forming substrate, at least one mouthpiece element, and a wrapper wrapped around the at least one aerosol-forming substrate and the at least one mouthpiece element. The aerosol-generating article also comprises a plurality of indicia on the outer surface of the wrapper. The aerosol-generating article comprises a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal direction extending between the first end and the second end. The plurality of marks are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction.
Advantageously, the plurality of spaced apart indicia may provide a visual indication to a user of how far the aerosol-generating article has been inserted into the cavity of the aerosol-generating device. For example, a user may insert an aerosol-generating article into a cavity of an aerosol-generating device until a selected marker is aligned with a portion of a housing of the aerosol-generating device. This may be particularly advantageous in arrangements in which the aerosol-generating article may be inserted into the aerosol-generating device in a plurality of different positions or orientations to facilitate selective heating of portions of a single aerosol-forming substrate or selective heating of separate aerosol-forming substrates.
The plurality of markers may include any suitable number of markers. For example, the plurality of markers may include two, three, four, five, or six markers.
Preferably, each of the indicia defines a portion of the package. Advantageously, providing indicia defining a portion of the package may facilitate viewing of each indicia regardless of the rotational orientation of the aerosol-generating article.
The marks may be substantially identical to each other.
Preferably, at least two of the marks comprise at least one of different sizes, different shapes, different colors and different patterns. Preferably, each of the marks comprises at least one of a different size, a different shape, a different color and a different pattern. Advantageously, providing the indicia with at least one of different sizes, different shapes, different colors, and different patterns may assist the user in distinguishing between the different indicia.
The spacing between adjacent markings in the longitudinal direction may be between 5 and 10 millimeters.
According to any of the embodiments described herein, the aerosol-generating article may also be an aerosol-generating article according to any other aspect of the disclosure. In other words, the aerosol-generating article may comprise any combination of features from one or more other aspects of the present disclosure.
Each aerosol-forming substrate described herein may comprise a tobacco rod. The tobacco rod may include one or more of the following: a powder, granule, pellet, chip, strand, ribbon or sheet comprising one or more of tobacco leaf, tobacco stem segment, reconstituted tobacco, homogenized tobacco, extruded tobacco and puffed tobacco. Optionally, the tobacco rod may contain additional tobacco or non-tobacco volatile flavour compounds that are released upon heating of the tobacco rod. Optionally, the tobacco rod may also contain a pouch, for example, comprising additional tobacco or non-tobacco volatile flavour compounds. Such capsules may melt during heating of the tobacco rod. Alternatively or additionally, such capsules may be crushed before, during or after heating the tobacco rod. Optionally, the tobacco rod may contain one or more botanical preparations.
Where the tobacco rod comprises homogenized tobacco material, the homogenized tobacco material may be formed by agglomerating particulate tobacco. The homogenized tobacco material may be in the form of a sheet. The homogenized tobacco material may have an aerosol former content of greater than 5 percent on a dry weight basis. The homogenized tobacco material may alternatively have an aerosol former content of 5 wt.% to 30 wt.% based on dry weight. A sheet of homogenized tobacco material may be formed from particulate tobacco obtained by agglomerating one or both of tobacco lamina and tobacco leaf stems by grinding or otherwise pulverizing; alternatively or additionally, the sheet of homogenized tobacco material may include one or more of tobacco dust, tobacco scraps, and other particulate tobacco byproducts formed during, for example, handling, disposal, and shipping of tobacco. The sheet of homogenized tobacco material may include one or more intrinsic binders (i.e., tobacco endogenous binders), one or more extrinsic binders (i.e., tobacco exogenous binders), or a combination thereof to aid in coalescing the particulate tobacco. Alternatively or additionally, the sheet of homogenized tobacco material may include other additives including, but not limited to, tobacco and non-tobacco fibers, aerosol formers, humectants, plasticizers, flavorants, fillers, aqueous and non-aqueous solvents, and combinations thereof. The sheet of homogenized tobacco material is preferably formed by a casting process of the type generally comprising: casting a slurry comprising particulate tobacco and one or more binders onto a conveyor belt or other support surface; drying the cast slurry to form a sheet of homogenized tobacco material; and removing the sheet of homogenized tobacco material from the support surface.
Each tobacco rod may have a length of between 10 and 18 mm. Each tobacco rod may have a length of between 12 and 16 mm.
Each tobacco rod may have a diameter of between 5 mm and 12 mm.
Each of the mouthpiece elements described herein may comprise a filter element. Each filter element may comprise any suitable material. Suitable materials for each filter element may include at least one of acetate tow, paper, lyocell, viscose, biodegradable fibers, polylactic acid (PLA), and one or more Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). Each filter element may comprise a cellulose acetate filter segment. Each mouthpiece element may have a length of between 5 and 10 mm.
According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an aerosol-generating system is provided. The aerosol-generating system comprises an aerosol-generating article according to any aspect of the disclosure. The aerosol-generating system also comprises an aerosol-generating device comprising: a housing defining a cavity for receiving an aerosol-generating article; an electric heater; a power supply; a controller configured to supply power from the power source to the electric heater.
The aerosol-generating device may comprise any of the features described herein with reference to any other aspect of the disclosure. The aerosol-generating device may be an aerosol-generating device according to any other aspect of the disclosure. According to other aspects of the present disclosure, a housing of an aerosol-generating device may comprise a first housing portion and a second housing portion.
According to another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an aerosol-generating device comprising a chamber for receiving an aerosol-generating article, wherein the chamber comprises a first end and a second end. The aerosol-generating device also comprises at least one first opening at a first end of the cavity and at least one second opening at a second end of the cavity. The at least one first opening and the at least one second opening are the only openings in fluid communication with the cavity.
Advantageously, providing only the first and second openings in fluid communication with the cavity may define a single airflow path through the cavity between the first and second ends. Advantageously, the single airflow path through the chamber may be the only airflow path through the aerosol-generating device. Advantageously, a single airflow path may provide a simple design for the aerosol-generating device that may reduce or minimize manufacturing complexity.
The at least one first opening may be a single first opening at the first end of the cavity. The aerosol-generating device may be arranged such that the aerosol-generating article may be inserted into the cavity through the first opening. For example, the first opening may be sized to receive an aerosol-generating article.
Preferably, the at least one first opening is positioned at an outer surface of the aerosol-generating device.
The at least one second opening may be a single second opening at the second end of the cavity. The aerosol-generating device may be arranged such that the aerosol-generating article may be inserted into the cavity through the second opening. For example, the second opening may be sized to receive an aerosol-generating article.
Preferably, the at least one second opening is positioned at an outer surface of the aerosol-generating device.
The aerosol-generating device may be arranged such that the aerosol-generating article may be inserted into the cavity through each of the first opening and the second opening. For example, each of the first opening and the second opening may be sized to receive an aerosol-generating article. The first opening may have the same size as the second opening.
The aerosol-generating device may comprise any of the features described herein with reference to any other aspect of the disclosure. The aerosol-generating device may be an aerosol-generating device according to any other aspect of the disclosure.
The invention is defined in the claims. However, a non-exhaustive list of non-limiting examples is provided below. Any one or more features of these examples may be combined with any one or more features of another example, embodiment, or aspect described herein.
Example Ex1: an aerosol-generating device comprising:
a first housing portion defining a cavity for receiving an aerosol-generating article; and
a second housing portion extending from the first housing portion, wherein the second housing portion is movable relative to the first housing portion.
Example Ex2: the aerosol-generating device of example Ex1, wherein the second housing portion is rotatable about the first housing portion.
Example Ex3: the aerosol-generating device of example Ex1 or Ex2, wherein the cavity comprises a first cavity end and a second cavity end opposite the first cavity end, and wherein the cavity defines a first direction extending between the first cavity end and the second cavity end.
Example Ex4: the aerosol-generating device of example Ex3, wherein the first housing portion defines a first opening at the first cavity end and a second opening at the second cavity end.
Example Ex5: the aerosol-generating device of example Ex4, wherein the cavity has a circular cross-sectional shape, and wherein an inner diameter of the first opening is the same as an inner diameter of the second opening.
Example Ex6: the aerosol-generating device according to example Ex4 or Ex5, further comprising a first closure member arranged to selectively block at least a portion of the first opening.
Example Ex7: the aerosol-generating device of example Ex6, further comprising a second closure member arranged to selectively block at least a portion of the second opening.
Example Ex8: the aerosol-generating device according to any of examples Ex3 to Ex7, wherein the second housing portion has an elongated shape and comprises: a first housing end coupled to the first housing portion for movement relative thereto; and a second housing end opposite the first housing end.
Example Ex9: the aerosol-generating device of example Ex5, wherein the second housing portion defines a second direction extending between the first housing end and the second housing end, and wherein the second housing portion is movable relative to the first housing portion into a position in which the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.
Example Ex10: an aerosol-generating device according to any preceding example, further comprising at least one marker on at least one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion, wherein the at least one marker is arranged to indicate the position of the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion.
Example Ex11: an aerosol-generating device according to any preceding example, further comprising a locking mechanism configured to selectively prevent movement of the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion.
Example Ex12: an aerosol-generating device according to any preceding example, further comprising:
an electric heater;
a power supply; and
a controller configured to supply power from the power source to the electric heater.
Example Ex13: the aerosol-generating device of example Ex12, wherein the electric heater is positioned within the first housing portion, and wherein at least one of the power source and the controller is positioned within the second housing portion.
Example Ex14: the aerosol-generating device of example Ex13, wherein the power source and the controller are both positioned within the second housing portion.
Example Ex15: an aerosol-generating device according to example Ex12, ex13 or Ex14, wherein the electric heater extends around at least a portion of the cavity such that when the aerosol-generating article is inserted into the cavity, the aerosol-generating article is received within the electric heater.
Example Ex16: an aerosol-generating system comprising:
an aerosol-generating article comprising at least one aerosol-forming substrate; and
an aerosol-generating device according to any preceding example.
Example Ex17: an aerosol-generating article comprising:
a first mouthpiece element positioned at a first end of the aerosol-generating article;
a second mouthpiece element positioned at a second end of the aerosol-generating article; and
at least one aerosol-forming substrate positioned between the first and second mouthpiece elements.
Example Ex18: an aerosol-generating article according to example Ex17, wherein the at least one aerosol-forming substrate is a single aerosol-forming substrate positioned between the first mouthpiece element and the second mouthpiece element.
Example Ex19: an aerosol-generating article according to example Ex18, further comprising:
a first susceptor element positioned within the aerosol-forming substrate; and
a second susceptor element positioned within the aerosol-forming substrate, wherein the aerosol-generating article defines a longitudinal direction extending between the first end and the second end, and wherein the first susceptor element and the second susceptor element are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction.
Example Ex20: an aerosol-generating article according to example Ex17, wherein the at least one aerosol-forming substrate comprises a first aerosol-forming substrate and a second aerosol-forming substrate.
Example Ex21: an aerosol-generating article according to example Ex20, wherein the aerosol-generating article defines a longitudinal direction extending between the first end and the second end, and wherein the first aerosol-forming substrate and the second aerosol-forming substrate are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction.
Example Ex22: the aerosol-generating article of example Ex20 or Ex21, further comprising:
a first susceptor element positioned within the first aerosol-forming substrate; and
a second susceptor element positioned within the second aerosol-forming substrate.
Example Ex23: the aerosol-generating article of any of examples Ex17 to Ex22, further comprising:
a wrapper wrapped around the first mouthpiece element, the second mouthpiece element and the at least one aerosol-forming substrate; and
a plurality of indicia on an outer surface of the wrapper, wherein the aerosol-generating article defines a longitudinal direction extending between the first end and the second end, and wherein the plurality of indicia are spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction.
Example Ex24: an aerosol-generating article comprising:
at least one aerosol-forming substrate;
at least one mouthpiece element;
a wrapper wrapped around the at least one aerosol-forming substrate and the at least one mouthpiece element; and
a plurality of indicia on an outer surface of the wrapper;
wherein the aerosol-generating article comprises a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal direction extending between the first end and the second end; and is also provided with
Wherein the plurality of indicia are spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction.
Example Ex25: an aerosol-generating article according to example Ex23 or Ex24, wherein each of the markers defines a portion of the wrapper.
Example Ex26: the aerosol-generating article of example Ex23, ex24, or Ex25, wherein each of the markers comprises at least one of a different size, a different shape, a different color, and a different pattern.
Example Ex27: an aerosol-generating article according to any of examples Ex23 to Ex26, wherein the spacing between adjacent markers in the longitudinal direction is between 5 and 10 millimeters.
Example Ex28: an aerosol-generating system comprising:
an aerosol-generating article according to any of examples Ex17 to Ex 27; and
an aerosol-generating device comprising:
a housing defining a cavity for receiving the aerosol-generating article;
an electric heater;
a power supply; and
a controller configured to supply power from the power source to the electric heater.
Example Ex29: an aerosol-generating system comprising an aerosol-generating device according to any of examples Ex1 to Ex15 and an aerosol-generating article according to any of examples Ex17 to Ex 27.
Example Ex30: an aerosol-generating device comprising:
a cavity for receiving an aerosol-generating article, wherein the cavity comprises a first end and a second end; and
At least one first opening at a first end of the cavity and at least one second opening at a second end of the cavity, wherein the at least one first opening and the at least one second opening are the only openings in fluid communication with the cavity, and
wherein the aerosol-generating device is arranged such that when an aerosol-generating article is received within the cavity, the aerosol-generating article may extend between a first end and a second end of the cavity.
Example Ex31: the aerosol-generating device of example Ex30, wherein the at least one first opening is a single first opening at a first end of the cavity.
Example Ex32: the aerosol-generating device of example Ex31, wherein the aerosol-generating article is insertable into the cavity through the first opening.
Example Ex33: the aerosol-generating device of example Ex30, ex31, or Ex32, wherein the at least one second opening is a single second opening at a second end of the cavity.
Example Ex34: the aerosol-generating device of example Ex33, wherein the aerosol-generating article is insertable into the cavity through the second opening.
Example Ex35: the aerosol-generating device according to example Ex33 or Ex34 when dependent on example Ex31 or Ex32, wherein the first opening and the second opening have the same size.
Embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
fig. 1 shows a cross-sectional view of an aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment of the disclosure;
fig. 2 shows a cross-sectional view of an aerosol-generating article according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure;
fig. 3 shows a side view of the aerosol-generating article of fig. 2;
fig. 4 to 9 show various configurations of an aerosol-generating system comprising the aerosol-generating device of fig. 1 and the aerosol-generating article of fig. 2 and 3;
fig. 10 shows a cross-sectional view of an aerosol-generating article according to a second embodiment of the disclosure;
fig. 11 shows a side view of the aerosol-generating article of fig. 10;
fig. 12 shows a cross-sectional view of an aerosol-generating article according to a third embodiment of the disclosure;
fig. 13 shows a side view of the aerosol-generating article of fig. 12; and is also provided with
Fig. 14 to 16 show various configurations of an aerosol-generating system comprising the aerosol-generating device of fig. 1 and the aerosol-generating article of fig. 12 and 13.
Fig. 1 shows a cross-sectional view of an aerosol-generating device 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The aerosol-generating device 10 comprises a first housing portion 12 and a second housing portion 14 extending from the first housing portion 12. As shown by comparing fig. 1 and 4, the second housing portion 14 is connected to the first housing portion 12 such that the second housing portion 14 can rotate relative to the first housing portion 12. During use of the aerosol-generating device 10, a user may use the second housing portion 14 as a handle to hold the aerosol-generating device 10. Thus, the user can rotate the second housing portion 14 to an ergonomically comfortable position.
The first housing portion 12 defines a cavity 16 for receiving an aerosol-generating article. The first housing portion 12 also defines a first opening 18 at a first end of the cavity 16 and a second opening 20 at a second end of the cavity 16. The first opening 18 and the second opening 20 are dimensioned such that an aerosol-generating article may be inserted into the cavity 16 through either the first opening 18 or the second opening 20.
The aerosol-generating device 10 also comprises a first closure member 22 slidably mounted on the first housing portion 12 and biased towards a closed position shown in fig. 1 in which the first closure member 22 covers the first opening 18. The first closure member 22 may be moved into an open position shown in fig. 4 in which the first opening 18 is unobstructed.
The aerosol-generating device 10 also comprises a second closure member 24 slidably mounted on the first housing portion 12 and biased towards a closed position shown in fig. 1 in which the second closure member 24 covers the second opening 20. The second closure member 24 may be moved into an open position shown in fig. 4 in which the second opening 20 is unobstructed.
An electric heater 26 is positioned in the first housing portion 12 and includes an inductor coil extending around a central portion of the cavity 16. A controller 28 and a power supply 30 including a battery are positioned in the second housing portion 14. The controller 28 is configured to supply power from the power source 30 to the inductor coil to inductively heat the aerosol-generating article received within the cavity 16.
Fig. 2 and 3 show an aerosol-generating article 50 according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. The aerosol-generating article 50 comprises a first mouthpiece element 52 at a first end 54 of the aerosol-generating article 50 and a second mouthpiece element 56 at a second end 58 of the aerosol-generating article 50. Each of the first and second mouthpiece elements 52, 56 is a filter element. Positioned at the center of the aerosol-generating article 50 between the first mouthpiece element 52 and the second mouthpiece element 56 is an aerosol-forming substrate 60 comprising a tobacco rod. An optional first aerosol-cooling element 62 is positioned between the first mouthpiece element 52 and the aerosol-forming substrate 60. An optional second aerosol-cooling element 64 is positioned between the second mouthpiece element 56 and the aerosol-forming substrate 60.
The aerosol-generating article 50 also comprises a first susceptor element 66 positioned within a first portion of the aerosol-forming substrate 60 and a second susceptor element 68 positioned within a second portion of the aerosol-forming substrate 60. The first susceptor element 66 and the second susceptor element 68 are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction 70 of the aerosol-generating article 50.
The wrapper 72 wraps around the first and second mouthpiece elements 52, 56, the aerosol-forming substrate 60, and the first and second aerosol-cooling elements 62, 64. A plurality of indicia is provided on the outer surface of the wrapper 72 including a first indicia 74, a second indicia 76 and a third indicia 78 spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction 70. Each of the indicia includes a printed line extending around the wrapper 72. In the illustrated embodiment, each indicium includes a different printed line to assist the user in distinguishing between the different indicium. However, it should be understood that the indicia may be substantially identical to one another. For example, the first, second, and third indicia 74, 76, 78 may include three identical printed lines spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction 70.
Fig. 4 to 9 show an aerosol-generating system 100 comprising the aerosol-generating device 10 of fig. 1 and the aerosol-generating article 50 of fig. 2 and 3. The first and second closure members 22, 24 have been moved into their open positions to allow the aerosol-generating article 50 to be inserted into the cavity 16 defined by the first housing portion 12. Advantageously, the biasing of the first and second closure members 22, 24 towards their closed positions biases the first and second closure members 22, 24 against the aerosol-generating article 50 to retain the aerosol-generating article 50 within the cavity 16.
Advantageously, the first and second mouthpiece elements 52, 56, the first, second, and third indicia 74, 76, 78, and the first and second susceptor elements 66, 68 facilitate use of the aerosol-generating article 50 with the aerosol-generating device 10 in a number of different configurations.
In the first configuration shown in fig. 4 and 5, the user inserts the aerosol-generating article 50 into the cavity 16 until the first indicium 74 is aligned with the edge of the first housing portion 12. In this configuration, the entire aerosol-forming substrate 60 and both the first susceptor element 66 and the second susceptor element 68 are positioned within the inductor coil. Thus, in the first configuration, the electric heater 26 heats the entire aerosol-forming substrate 60 and the user may inhale the generated aerosol through either the first mouthpiece element 52 or the second mouthpiece element 56.
In the second configuration shown in fig. 6 and 7, the user inserts the aerosol-generating article 50 into the cavity 16 until the second indicia 76 is aligned with the edge of the first housing portion 12. In this configuration, only the first portion of the aerosol-forming substrate 60 and the first susceptor element 66 are positioned within the inductor coil. Thus, in the second configuration, the electric heater 26 heats only a first portion of the aerosol-forming substrate 60 and the user may inhale the generated aerosol through the first mouthpiece element 52.
In a third configuration shown in fig. 8 and 9, the user inserts the aerosol-generating article 50 into the cavity 16 until the third indicia 78 is aligned with the edge of the first housing portion 12. In this configuration, only the second portion of the aerosol-forming substrate 60 and the second susceptor element 68 are positioned within the inductor coil. Thus, in the third configuration, the electric heater 26 heats only a second portion of the aerosol-forming substrate 60 and the user may inhale the generated aerosol through the second mouthpiece element 56.
The second configuration and the third configuration allow a user to use the aerosol-generating article 50 for two user experiences, each experience using only half of the aerosol-forming substrate 60. The user may use the second configuration and then the third configuration. Alternatively, the user may use the third configuration and then use the second configuration.
Fig. 10 and 11 illustrate an alternative aerosol-generating article 150 according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. The aerosol-generating article 150 is substantially the same as the aerosol-generating article 50 shown in fig. 2 and 3, and like reference numerals are used to denote like parts.
The aerosol-generating article 150 differs from the aerosol-generating article 50 in the arrangement of aerosol-forming substrates. In particular, the aerosol-generating article 150 comprises: a first aerosol-forming substrate 160 comprising a first tobacco rod in which the first susceptor element 66 is positioned; and a second aerosol-forming substrate 161 comprising a second tobacco rod in which the second susceptor element 68 is positioned. The skilled person will appreciate that the separate first and second aerosol-forming substrates 160, 161 correspond to the first and second portions of a single aerosol-forming substrate 60 of the aerosol-generating article 50. Thus, the aerosol-generating article 150 may be used with the aerosol-generating device 10 in the same manner as the aerosol-generating article 50.
Fig. 12 and 13 show an aerosol-generating article 250 according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. The aerosol-generating article 250 comprises the mouthpiece element 52 at the first end 54 of the aerosol-generating article 250. The mouthpiece element 52 is a filter element. The first end 54 forms the mouth or downstream end of the aerosol-generating article 250. An optional porous element 256 is positioned at the second end 58 of the aerosol-generating article 250. The second end 58 forms an upstream end of the aerosol-generating article 250. Positioned between the mouthpiece element 52 and the porous element 256 is an aerosol-forming substrate 60 comprising a tobacco rod. An optional aerosol-cooling element 62 is positioned between the mouthpiece element 52 and the aerosol-forming substrate 60. The susceptor element 66 is positioned within the aerosol-forming substrate 60 and extends in the longitudinal direction 70 of the aerosol-generating article 250.
The wrapper 72 is wrapped around the mouthpiece element 52, porous element 256, aerosol-forming substrate 60 and aerosol-cooling element 62. Indicia 74 including printed lines are provided on the outer surface of wrapper 72.
Fig. 14 to 16 show different configurations of an aerosol-generating system 300 comprising the aerosol-generating device 10 of fig. 1 and the aerosol-generating article 250 of fig. 12 and 13. The first and second closure members 22, 24 have been moved into their open positions to allow the aerosol-generating article 250 to be inserted into the cavity 16 defined by the first housing portion 12. Advantageously, the biasing of the first and second closure members 22, 24 towards their closed positions biases the first and second closure members 22, 24 against the aerosol-generating article 250 to retain the aerosol-generating article 250 within the cavity 16.
In each configuration of the aerosol-generating system 300, the user inserts the aerosol-generating article 250 into the cavity 16 until the indicia 74 are aligned with the edge of the first housing portion 12. In this position, the entire aerosol-forming substrate 60 and susceptor element 66 are positioned within the inductor coil. Thus, the electric heater 26 heats the entire aerosol-forming substrate 60 and the user may inhale the generated aerosol through the mouthpiece element 52.
As described with reference to fig. 1, the second housing portion 14 of the aerosol-generating device 10 acts as a handle and is rotatable relative to the first housing portion 12. Thus, advantageously, the user can rotate the second housing portion 14 to an ergonomically comfortable position. For example, fig. 14 shows a first configuration in which the second housing portion 14 extends substantially perpendicularly with respect to a longitudinal axis of the aerosol-generating article 250 received within the cavity 16 of the first housing portion 12. Fig. 15 shows a second configuration in which the second housing portion 14 is angled away from the mouth end of the aerosol-generating article 250. Fig. 16 shows a third configuration in which the second housing portion 14 is angled towards the mouth end of the aerosol-generating article 250. It should be appreciated that the configuration shown in fig. 14, 15 and 16 is merely exemplary, and that the user may rotate the second housing portion 14 relative to the first housing portion 12 into any ergonomically comfortable position.
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1. An aerosol-generating device comprising:
a first housing portion defining a cavity for receiving an aerosol-generating article;
a second housing portion extending from the first housing portion, wherein the second housing portion is movable relative to the first housing portion;
an electric heater;
a power supply; and
a controller configured to supply power from the power source to the electric heater;
wherein the electric heater is positioned within the first housing portion, and wherein at least one of the power source and the controller is positioned within the second housing portion.
2. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 1, wherein the second housing part is rotatable around the first housing part.
3. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the cavity comprises a first cavity end and a second cavity end opposite the first cavity end, and wherein the cavity defines a first direction extending between the first cavity end and the second cavity end,
optionally, wherein the first housing portion defines a first opening at the first cavity end and a second opening at the second cavity end,
Optionally the aerosol-generating device further comprises a first closure member arranged to selectively block at least a portion of the first opening, optionally the aerosol-generating device further comprises a second closure member arranged to selectively block at least a portion of the second opening,
optionally, wherein the second housing portion defines a second direction extending between a first housing end and a second housing end, and wherein the second housing portion is movable into a position in which the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.
4. An aerosol-generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the second housing portion has an elongate shape and comprises: a first housing end coupled to the first housing portion for movement relative thereto; and a second housing end opposite the first housing end.
5. An aerosol-generating device according to any preceding claim, further comprising a locking mechanism configured to selectively prevent movement of the second housing part relative to the first housing part.
6. An aerosol-generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein both the power source and the controller are positioned within the second housing portion.
7. An aerosol-generating device according to any preceding claim, wherein the electric heater extends around at least a portion of the cavity such that when an aerosol-generating article is inserted into the cavity, the aerosol-generating article is received within the electric heater.
8. An aerosol-generating system comprising:
an aerosol-generating article comprising at least one aerosol-forming substrate; and
an aerosol-generating device according to any preceding claim.
9. An aerosol-generating article comprising:
a first mouthpiece element positioned at a first end of the aerosol-generating article;
a second mouthpiece element positioned at a second end of the aerosol-generating article;
at least one aerosol-forming substrate positioned between the first and second mouthpiece elements;
a first susceptor element positioned within the at least one aerosol-forming substrate; and
A second susceptor element positioned within the at least one aerosol-forming substrate, wherein the aerosol-generating article defines a longitudinal direction extending between the first end and the second end, and wherein the first susceptor element and the second susceptor element are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction.
10. An aerosol-generating article according to claim 9, wherein the at least one aerosol-forming substrate is a single aerosol-forming substrate positioned between the first mouthpiece element and the second mouthpiece element.
11. An aerosol-generating article according to claim 9, wherein the at least one aerosol-forming substrate comprises a first aerosol-forming substrate and a second aerosol-forming substrate,
optionally, wherein the first aerosol-forming substrate and the second aerosol-forming substrate are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction,
optionally, wherein the first susceptor element is positioned within the first aerosol-forming substrate and the second susceptor element is positioned within the second aerosol-forming substrate.
12. An aerosol-generating article according to claim 9, 10 or 11, further comprising:
A wrapper wrapped around the first mouthpiece element, the second mouthpiece element and the at least one aerosol-forming substrate; and
a plurality of indicia on an outer surface of the wrapper, wherein the aerosol-generating article defines a longitudinal direction extending between the first end and the second end, and wherein the plurality of indicia are spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction.
13. An aerosol-generating article comprising:
at least one aerosol-forming substrate;
at least one mouthpiece element;
a wrapper wrapped around the at least one aerosol-forming substrate and the at least one mouthpiece element; and
a plurality of indicia on an outer surface of the wrapper;
wherein the aerosol-generating article comprises a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal direction extending between the first end and the second end; and is also provided with
Wherein the plurality of indicia are spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction.
14. An aerosol-generating article according to claim 12 or 13, wherein each of the markers defines a portion of the wrapper.
15. An aerosol-generating article according to claim 12, 13 or 14, wherein each of the markers comprises at least one of a different size, a different shape, a different colour and a different pattern.
16. An aerosol-generating system comprising:
an aerosol-generating article according to any one of claims 9 to 15; and
an aerosol-generating device comprising:
a housing defining a cavity for receiving the aerosol-generating article;
an electric heater;
a power supply; and
a controller configured to supply power from the power source to the electric heater.
17. An aerosol-generating system comprising an aerosol-generating device according to any of claims 1 to 7 and an aerosol-generating article according to any of claims 9 to 15.
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