JP2020533001A - Receptacle for aerosol-generating articles - Google Patents

Abstract

A receptacle (10) is provided for storing one or more used aerosol-generating articles (23). The receptacle (10) includes a box portion (12) including a closed lower end (22) and an upper end (18) defining the box opening (20), the lower end (22) being the upper end (18). On the other side of. The receptacle (10) also moves relative to the box portion (12) between the closed position where the cover portion (14) covers the box opening (20) and the open position where the box opening (20) is exposed. Includes a possible cover portion (14). The receptacle (10) further includes a clip (36) that hangs from the top edge (18) of the box portion (12) and is above the outer surface of the box portion (12). [Selection diagram] Fig. 3

Description

The present invention relates to a receptacle for receiving one or more used aerosol-generating articles. The present invention also relates to kits that include containers for receptacles and aerosol-generating articles.

After consuming an aerosol-generating article such as a cigarette, it can be difficult for the user to find a convenient place to dispose of the used article. For example, the user may not be located near an ashtray or a suitable recycle bin. Therefore, in some situations it can be difficult for the user to properly dispose of used goods. This problem can be exacerbated if the aerosol-generating article is heated during use without burning. For example, many aerosol generation systems are known in which aerosol-generating articles, which can be of the size and shape of a cigarette, are electrically heated rather than burned. In such a system, the articles can be approximately the same size both before and after use. Therefore, disposal of such articles can be more difficult for the user than traditional cigarettes, which generally have only a filter left after use.

Therefore, it is desirable for users to provide a convenient way to manage the disposal of used aerosol-generating articles.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a receptacle for storing one or more used aerosol-generating articles is provided. The receptacle comprises a box portion that includes a closed lower end and an upper end that defines the box opening, where the lower end is opposite the upper end. The receptacle also comprises a cover portion that is movable relative to the box portion between a closed position where the cover portion covers the box opening and an open position where the box opening is exposed. The receptacle further comprises a clip that hangs from the top edge of the box portion and rests on the outer surface of the box portion.

As used herein, the term "aerosol-generating article" refers to an article containing an aerosol-forming substrate capable of releasing volatile compounds capable of forming an aerosol. Aerosol-forming substrates can release volatile compounds when heated. The aerosol-generating article may be a cigarette, and the aerosol-forming substrate may include a tobacco rod. Aerosol generators can be designed, for example, for heating in aerosol generators equipped with electric heaters.

As used herein, the term "underneath" means that the first part of the receptacle is closer to the interior of the receptacle than the second part of the overlapping receptacles. That is, the first part is below the second part. Conversely, the term "above" can be used to mean that the second part of the receptacle is closer to the outside of the receptacle than the first part. In this case, the second part is above the first part.

Advantageously, the receptacle according to the first aspect of the invention allows the user to use one or more used aerosols until the used article is properly disposed of, for example by dumping the receptacle in a suitable recycle bin. Provided is a convenient method for storing the generated article.

Advantageously, the cover portion holds one or more used aerosol-generating articles within the box portion when the cover portion is in the closed position.

Advantageously, the cover portion is movable with respect to the box portion, and access to the inside of the box portion is allowed when the cover portion is in the open position. When the cover portion is in the open position, one or more used aerosol generating articles may be inserted at least partially into the box portion through the box opening. When the cover portion is in the open position, one or more used aerosol-generating articles can be removed from the box portion through the box opening.

Advantageously, the clip provides a convenient way for the user to store or transport the receptacle. In particular, the receptacle can be attached to the container of the aerosol-generating article using a clip. For example, the receptacle may be clipped onto one of the walls of the container.

The clip hangs from the top edge of the box portion, which defines the box opening. Therefore, advantageously, when the receptacle is attached to the side wall of the box portion of the container of the aerosol-generating article using a clip, the box opening of the receptacle box portion and the box opening of the container box portion are arranged in the same orientation. .. Advantageously, this can simplify the use of both receptacles and containers.

Advantageously, the clip may be oriented such that the clip hangs from the upper edge of the box portion, making it easier to hold the receptacle on the container of the aerosol-generating article. For example, to remove the receptacle from the container, it may be necessary to open the container lid portion and slide the receptacle upward to disengage the clip from the side wall of the box portion of the container. Thus, this arrangement can reduce or minimize unintended movement of the clip with respect to the vessel when the vessel is in an upright orientation with the vessel lid portion at the top.

Advantageously, the clip allows the reversible attachment of the receptacle to the container of the aerosol-generating article. Therefore, once all of the aerosol-generating article in the container has been used, the receptacle can be removed and attached to a new container of aerosol-generating article.

It is preferred that the clip includes an upper end at the upper end of the receptacle box portion and the upper end of the clip is non-parallel to the lower end of the receptacle box portion. Advantageously, this may facilitate attachment of the receptacle aerosol-generating article to the side wall of the container. For example, conventional hinged lid containers for aerosol-generating articles include a box portion having a side wall with an upper edge that is non-parallel to the lower edge of the side wall. Therefore, the non-parallel arrangement of the top ends of the clips may allow the top ends of the clips to be completely placed on the upper edge of the sidewall when the receptacle is attached to the container. Advantageously, this may allow the lid of the hinged lid container to be completely closed when the receptacle is attached to the container.

The clip may be secured to the box portion at or around the top edge of the clip.

The clip is placed in the receptacle box so that the first portion above the outer surface of the receptacle box portion and at least a portion of the box portion are located between the first portion of the clip and the second portion of the clip. It preferably includes a second portion disposed inside the portion. Advantageously, this may facilitate fixing the clip to the receptacle box portion.

In embodiments where the clip comprises an upper edge, the upper edge is preferably formed at the transition from the first portion of the clip to the second portion of the clip. The transition portion is preferably formed by bending the material forming the clip.

The second portion of the clip may be shorter than the first portion of the clip. Advantageously, the weight of the receptacle can be reduced or minimized by providing a clip with a short second portion. Advantageously, providing a clip with a long first portion can increase or maximize the stability of the receptacle when attached to a container of aerosol-generating article.

The second portion of the clip may be longer than the first portion of the clip. Advantageously, the weight of the receptacle can be reduced or minimized by providing a clip with a short first portion. Advantageously, providing a clip with a long second portion facilitates fixing the clip to the box portion, which can increase or maximize the stability of the clip with respect to the box portion of the receptacle.

The receptacle box portion may have a maximum height extending between the top of the top edge and the bottom of the closed bottom edge. The first portion of the clip may have a maximum length extending between the top of the top edge and the bottom of the free end distal to the top edge. The maximum length of the first portion of the clip is preferably at least about 50 percent of the maximum height of the receptacle box portion, more preferably at least about 60 percent of the maximum height of the receptacle box portion, and the receptacle. It is more preferably at least about 70 percent of the maximum height of the box portion and more preferably at least about 80 percent of the maximum height of the receptacle box portion. Additionally or otherwise, the maximum length of the first portion of the clip is preferably less than about 100 percent of the maximum height of the receptacle box portion, and about 95 of the maximum height of the receptacle box portion. It is more preferably less than a percentage, more preferably less than about 90% of the maximum height of the receptacle box portion, and even more preferably less than about 85% of the maximum height of the receptacle box portion.

At least a portion of the receptacle box portion can be received between the first and second portions of the clip by tightening. Advantageously, this may provide a simple and cost effective way to secure the clip to the receptacle box portion.

The second portion of the clip may be secured to the inner surface of the box portion. For example, the second portion of the clip may be glued to the inner surface of the box portion.

The second portion of the clip may be secured to the box portion by overmolding a portion of the box portion onto the second portion of the clip.

The clip is preferably formed of an elastic material so that the clip is urged towards the outer surface of the box portion. Advantageously, this may facilitate the secure attachment of the receptacle to the container of the aerosol-generating article. For example, when the receptacle is attached to the wall portion of the container, the wall portion of the container is held between the clip and the receptacle box portion by a tight fit by urging the clip toward the outer surface of the receptacle box portion. sell.

The clip can be made of plastic. The clip is preferably made of metal. Suitable metals include, but are not limited to, stainless steel (eg, stainless steel grade 1.4301), and stainless spring steel, or a combination thereof.

The clip may include a first clip located on the first side surface of the receptacle box portion and a second clip provided on the second side surface of the receptacle box portion, although the first side surface may include. On the opposite side of the second side. Advantageously, this may allow the user to attach the receptacle to any side of the container of aerosol-generating article. Advantageously, providing a receptacle with two clips may allow the user to attach multiple receptacles to a container of aerosol-generating article. For example, the first clip may be used to attach the first receptacle to the first side of the container, or the second clip may be used to attach the second receptacle to the second side of the container. Good. Alternatively, some of the receptacles contain only one clip placed on the first side of the receptacle, and the remaining receptacles contain only one clip placed on the second side of the receptacle. Multiple receptacles may be provided, including. In this way, the user can mount the receptacle on each side of the container of aerosol-generating article without the need for redundant clips on the receptacle.

The cover portion may be arranged to slide relative to the box portion between the closed and open positions. For example, the cover portion may slide within or over one or more guide portions on the box portion. The cover portion is preferably arranged so as to slide in a direction orthogonal to the range of the clip. Advantageously, this can reduce or eliminate the relative movement between the clip and the container to which the receptacle is attached as the cover portion opens and closes.

The cover portion may be a lid portion that hangs from the upper end of the box portion along the hinge line. The lid portion is preferably rotatable between the open and closed positions around the hinge wire. The hinge wire can extend in a direction orthogonal to the extent of the clip. Advantageously, this can reduce or eliminate the relative movement between the clip and the container to which the receptacle is attached as the lid portion opens and closes.

The hinge wire may be formed by a hinge which is formed separately from the box portion and the lid portion and is fixed to the box portion and the lid portion.

The box portion and lid portion may be integrally formed from a single material, and the hinge wire is formed by a frail wire within the material.

The hinge wire is preferably formed by a hinge including one or more first hinge portions formed on the lid portion and one or more second hinge portions formed on the box portion.

The first hinge portion may include one or more protrusions, the second hinge portion may include one or more recesses, and one or more protrusions may be received by one or more recesses. Freely rotate in one or more depressions.

The first hinge portion may include one or more recesses, the second hinge portion may include one or more protrusions, and one or more protrusions may be received in one or more recesses. One or more depressions rotate freely around one or more protrusions.

One or more first hinge portions and one or more second hinge portions may be joined together by snap fitting. This type of hinge may be known as a snap hinge.

The lid portion preferably includes a recess in the lower edge of the lid portion and a portion of the clip is received in the recess when the lid portion is in the closed position. Advantageously, the recess can prevent the lid portion from being blocked by the clip as the lid portion moves to the closed position. In embodiments where the clip comprises an upper edge, the upper edge is preferably received in the recess when the lid portion is in the closed position.

The receptacle may include a flange extending from the top edge of the box portion and extending around at least a portion of the box opening, the lid portion adjacent to the flange when the lid portion is in the closed position.

Advantageously, the flange can provide the user with a tactile indication that the lid portion has moved to a completely closed position.

Advantageously, the flange can reduce or minimize the airflow between the lid portion and the box portion when the lid portion is in the closed position. This can reduce or minimize the leakage of odor from the receptacle when one or more used aerosol-generating articles are received within the box portion.

The flange is preferably formed integrally with the box portion. That is, the flange and box portions are preferably formed from continuous sections of material.

The flange may include a gap or recess in which a portion of the clip is placed. In embodiments where the clip comprises an upper edge, the upper edge may be placed in a gap or recess.

The receptacle may include fasteners configured to hold the cover portion in a closed position.

The fastener may include a tight fit between the cover portion and the box portion when the cover portion is moved to the closed position. For example, in an embodiment where the cover portion is a lid portion and the receptacle is provided with a flange, the flange can be received inside the lid portion by tightening when the lid portion moves to the closed position. In some embodiments, the fastener may include a snap fit between the cover portion and the box portion.

Fasteners may include magnetic fasteners. The magnetic fastener may include a first magnetic material disposed on the cover portion and a second magnetic material disposed on the box portion.

Fasteners may include hooks and loop fasteners. The hook and loop fasteners may include a portion of the hook material placed on one of the cover portion and the box portion and a portion of the loop material placed on the other of the cover portion and the box portion.

When the cover portion is in the closed position, the receptacle preferably has an upper end formed by the upper portion of the cover portion and a lower end formed by the closed lower end of the receptacle box portion. The receptacle has a maximum external height extending between the top of the top edge of the receptacle and the bottom of the bottom edge of the receptacle. The maximum external height is preferably from about 40 millimeters to about 150 millimeters, more preferably from about 40 millimeters to about 125 millimeters. The maximum external height can be about 48 millimeters.

The box portion preferably has a first side surface on which the clip is placed and a second side surface opposite the first side surface. The receptacle has a maximum outer width extending between the outermost side of the first side surface and the outermost side of the second side surface. The maximum outer width is preferably from about 25 millimeters to about 60 millimeters, more preferably from about 25 millimeters to about 50 millimeters. The maximum outer width can be about 15.3 millimeters.

When the cover portion is in the closed position, the cover portion preferably has a maximum external width extending in the same direction as the maximum external width of the box portion. The cover portion preferably has a maximum external width equal to or less than the maximum external width of the box portion. Most preferably, the maximum external width of the cover portion is the same as the maximum external width of the box portion.

The box portion preferably has a rear side surface and a front side surface opposite the rear side surface. In embodiments where the cover portion is the lid portion, the hinge wire preferably extends over the rear side surface of the box portion. The box portion has a maximum external depth extending between the outermost part of the rear side surface and the outermost part of the front side surface. The maximum external depth of the box portion is preferably from about 6 mm to about 50 mm, more preferably from about 12 mm to about 25 mm. The maximum external depth can be about 15.3 millimeters.

When the cover portion is in the closed position, the cover portion preferably has a maximum external depth extending in the same direction as the maximum external depth of the box portion. The cover portion preferably has a maximum external depth equal to or less than the maximum external depth of the box portion. Most preferably, the maximum external depth of the cover portion is the same as the maximum external depth of the box portion.

The box portion may include a box bottom wall forming a closed lower end of the box portion. The box portion further extends from the box bottom wall to the box rear wall, the box front wall opposite the box rear wall, and the first and second boxes, each extending between the box rear wall and the box front wall. It may further include side walls.

Each of the box rear wall, the box front wall, and the first and second box sidewalls preferably includes an upper edge, which together defines the box opening.

The clip preferably hangs from the upper edge of the first box sidewall. The clip is preferably on the outer surface of the first box sidewall.

In embodiments where the cover portion is a lid portion, the hinge wire preferably extends at least partially along the upper edge of the box rear wall.

The box and cover parts can be formed from any suitable material. The box portion and the cover portion may be formed of the same material. The box portion and cover portion may be made of different materials. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, metals, plastics, and combinations thereof. Preferred materials may include polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, polystyrene, and combinations thereof.

According to a second aspect of the invention, there is provided a kit comprising a receptacle according to the first aspect of the invention, according to any of the embodiments described herein. The kit also includes a container for aerosol-generating articles. The container is preferably a hinge lid container. The clip is preferably sized to engage the side wall of the hinge lid container.

The container is located on the bottom wall of the container box, the rear wall of the container box extending from the bottom wall of the container box, the front wall of the container box opposite the rear wall of the container box, and between the rear wall of the container box and the front wall of the container box, respectively. It is preferred to include a container box portion that includes first and second container box sidewalls extending into. The container also preferably comprises a container lid portion that hangs from the rear wall of the container box along the hinge line. The clip is preferably sized to engage the side wall of the first container box.

In an embodiment in which the clip includes an upper end at the upper end of the receptacle box portion, the upper end of the clip is non-parallel to the lower end of the box portion and the upper edge of the first container box sidewall is non-parallel to the container box bottom wall. Is preferable. The upper end of the clip is preferably parallel to the upper edge of the first container box side wall when the clip engages with the first container box side wall.

The container may include an inner frame that is partially located within the container box portion. The container is preferably configured to receive a clip between the inner frame and the side wall of the first container box. For example, in an embodiment in which the inner frame is adhered to the inner surface of the container box portion, it is preferable that the container does not contain an adhesive between the inner frame and the side wall of the first container box.

The container can be formed from any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, cardboard, cardboard, plastic, metal, or a combination thereof. The container is preferably formed from one or more folded layered cardboard blanks. The weight of the cardboard is preferably from about 100 grams / square meter to about 350 grams / square meter.

The kit may further include multiple aerosol-generating articles placed within the container. Each aerosol-generating article preferably comprises an aerosol-forming substrate and a mouthpiece. The aerosol-forming hypokeimenon may contain tobacco. The mouthpiece may include a filter.

The receptacles of the first and second aspects are suitable for storing one or more aerosol-generating articles. The receptacle is preferably suitable for storing multiple aerosol-generating articles. Generally, the receptacle is configured to store one or more aerosol-generating articles in the receptacle box portion when the cover portion is in the closed position. The receptacle is preferably sized to store a plurality of used aerosol-generating articles in the receptacle box portion when the cover portion is in the closed position. For example, the receptacle can be sized to store two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, or ten used aerosol-generating articles.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a receptacle for storing one or more used aerosol-generating articles is provided. The receptacle comprises a box portion that includes a closed first end and a second end that defines the box opening, where the second end is opposite the first end. The receptacle also comprises a cover portion that is movable relative to the box portion between a closed position where the cover portion covers the box opening and an open position where the box opening is exposed. The receptacle also comprises a clip that hangs from the box portion and rests on the outer surface of the closed first end of the box portion.

Advantageously, the receptacle according to the third aspect of the present invention allows the user to use one or more used aerosols until the used article can be properly disposed of, for example, by dumping the receptacle in a suitable recycle bin. Provided is a convenient method for storing the generated article.

Advantageously, the cover portion holds one or more used aerosol-generating articles within the box portion when the cover portion is in the closed position.

Advantageously, the cover portion is movable with respect to the box portion, and access to the inside of the box portion is allowed when the cover portion is in the open position. When the cover portion is in the open position, one or more used aerosol generating articles may be inserted at least partially into the box portion through the box opening. When the cover portion is in the open position, one or more used aerosol-generating articles can be removed from the box portion through the box opening.

Advantageously, the clip provides a convenient way for the user to store or transport the receptacle. In particular, the receptacle can be attached to the container of the aerosol-generating article using a clip. For example, the receptacle may be clipped onto one of the walls of the container.

Advantageously, the clip allows the reversible attachment of the receptacle to the container of the aerosol-generating article. Therefore, once all of the aerosol-generating article in the container has been used, the receptacle can be removed and attached to a new container of aerosol-generating article.

The first end may be the front end of the box portion and the second end may be the rear end of the box portion.

It is preferred that the first end is the upper end of the box portion and the second end is the lower end of the box portion.

The clip is placed in the receptacle box so that the first portion above the outer surface of the receptacle box portion and at least a portion of the box portion are located between the first portion of the clip and the second portion of the clip. It preferably includes a second portion disposed inside the portion. Advantageously, this may facilitate fixing the clip to the receptacle box portion.

The second portion of the clip may be shorter than the first portion of the clip. Advantageously, the weight of the receptacle can be reduced or minimized by providing a clip with a short second portion. Advantageously, providing a clip with a long first portion can increase or maximize the stability of the receptacle when attached to a container of aerosol-generating article.

The second portion of the clip may be longer than the first portion of the clip. Advantageously, the weight of the receptacle can be reduced or minimized by providing a clip with a short first portion. Advantageously, providing a clip with a long second portion facilitates fixing the clip to the box portion, which can increase or maximize the stability of the clip with respect to the box portion of the receptacle.

The receptacle box portion may have a maximum width extending between the outermost side of the first side surface and the outermost side of the second side surface of the receptacle box portion. The first portion of the clip may have a maximum length extending between the first end of the first portion and the free end distal to the first end. The maximum length of the first portion of the clip is preferably at least about 50 percent of the maximum width of the receptacle box portion, more preferably at least about 60 percent of the maximum width of the receptacle box portion, and the receptacle box portion. It is more preferably at least about 70% of the maximum width of the receptacle box portion, and more preferably at least about 80% of the maximum width of the receptacle box portion. Additionally or otherwise, the maximum length of the first portion of the clip is preferably less than about 100 percent of the maximum width of the receptacle box portion, and less than about 95 percent of the maximum width of the receptacle box portion. It is more preferable that it is less than about 90% of the maximum width of the receptacle box portion, and more preferably less than about 85% of the maximum height of the receptacle box portion.

At least a portion of the receptacle box portion can be received between the first and second portions of the clip by tightening. Advantageously, this may provide a simple and cost effective way to secure the clip to the receptacle box portion.

The second portion of the clip may be secured to the inner surface of the box portion. For example, the second portion of the clip may be glued to the inner surface of the box portion.

The second portion of the clip may be secured to the box portion by overmolding a portion of the box portion onto the second portion of the clip.

The clip is preferably formed from an elastic material such that the clip is urged towards the outer surface of the closed first end of the box portion. Advantageously, this may facilitate the secure attachment of the receptacle to the container of the aerosol-generating article. For example, when the receptacle is attached to the wall portion of the container, the clip and receptacle box are clamped to the wall portion of the container by urging the clip toward the outer surface of the closed first end of the receptacle box portion. Can be held between parts.

The clip can be made of plastic. The clip is preferably made of metal. Suitable metals include, but are not limited to, stainless steel (eg, stainless steel grade 1.4301), and stainless spring steel, or a combination thereof.

The cover portion may be arranged so as to slide relative to the box portion between the closed position and the open position. For example, the cover portion may slide within or over one or more guide portions on the box portion.

The cover portion may be a lid portion that hangs from the second end of the box portion along the hinge line. The lid portion is preferably rotatable between the open and closed positions around the hinge wire.

The hinge wire may be formed by a hinge which is formed separately from the box portion and the lid portion and is fixed to the box portion and the lid portion.

The box portion and lid portion may be integrally formed from a single material, and the hinge wire is formed by a frail wire within the material.

The hinge wire is preferably formed by a hinge including one or more first hinge portions formed on the lid portion and one or more second hinge portions formed on the box portion.

The first hinge portion may include one or more protrusions, the second hinge portion may include one or more recesses, and one or more protrusions may be received by one or more recesses. Freely rotate in one or more depressions.

The first hinge portion may include one or more recesses, the second hinge portion may include one or more protrusions, and one or more protrusions may be received in one or more recesses. One or more depressions rotate freely around one or more protrusions.

One or more first hinge portions and one or more second hinge portions may be joined together by snap fitting. This type of hinge may be known as a snap hinge.

The receptacle may include a flange extending from the second end of the box portion and extending around at least a portion of the box opening, the lid portion adjacent to the flange when the lid portion is in the closed position.

Advantageously, the flange can provide the user with a tactile indication that the lid portion has moved to a completely closed position.

Advantageously, the flange can reduce or minimize the airflow between the lid portion and the box portion when the lid portion is in the closed position. This can reduce or minimize the leakage of odor from the receptacle when one or more used aerosol-generating articles are received within the box portion.

The flange is preferably formed integrally with the box portion. That is, the flange and box portions are preferably formed from continuous sections of material.

The receptacle preferably includes a fastener configured to hold the cover portion in a closed position.

The fastener may include a tight fit between the cover portion and the box portion when the cover portion is moved to the closed position. For example, in an embodiment where the cover portion is a lid portion and the receptacle is provided with a flange, the flange can be received inside the lid portion by tightening when the lid portion moves to the closed position. In some embodiments, the fastener may include a snap fit between the cover portion and the box portion.

Fasteners may include magnetic fasteners. The magnetic fastener may include a first magnetic material disposed on the cover portion and a second magnetic material disposed on the box portion.

Fasteners may include hooks and loop fasteners. The hook and loop fasteners may include a portion of the hook material placed on one of the cover portion and the box portion and a portion of the loop material placed on the other of the cover portion and the box portion.

The inner surface of at least one of the box portion and the cover portion may define one or more protrusions extending into the box portion when the cover portion is in the closed position. Advantageously, the one or more protrusions can keep one or more used aerosol-generating articles in the desired orientation within the box portion. The inner surface of at least one of the box portion and the cover portion may define the finished portion.

When the cover portion is in the closed position, the receptacle preferably has a lower end formed by the bottom portion of the cover portion and an upper end formed by the closed first end of the receptacle box portion. The receptacle has a maximum external height extending between the top of the top edge of the receptacle and the bottom of the bottom edge of the receptacle. The maximum external height is preferably from about 25 millimeters to about 60 millimeters, more preferably from about 25 millimeters to about 50 millimeters. The maximum external height can be about 15.3 mm.

The box portion preferably has a first side surface and a second side surface opposite the first side surface. The receptacle has a maximum outer width extending between the outermost side of the first side surface and the outermost side of the second side surface. The maximum outer width is preferably from about 40 millimeters to about 100 millimeters, more preferably from about 50 millimeters to about 90 millimeters. The maximum outer width can be about 74 millimeters.

When the cover portion is in the closed position, the cover portion preferably has a maximum external width extending in the same direction as the maximum external width of the box portion. The cover portion preferably has a maximum external width equal to or less than the maximum external width of the box portion. Most preferably, the maximum external width of the cover portion is the same as the maximum external width of the box portion.

The box portion preferably has a rear side surface and a front side surface opposite the rear side surface. In embodiments where the cover portion is the lid portion, the hinge wire preferably extends over the rear side surface of the box portion. The box portion has a maximum external depth extending between the outermost part of the rear side surface and the outermost part of the front side surface. The maximum external depth of the box portion is preferably from about 6 mm to about 50 mm, more preferably from about 12 mm to about 25 mm. The maximum external depth can be about 15.3 millimeters.

When the cover portion is in the closed position, the cover portion preferably has a maximum external depth extending in the same direction as the maximum external depth of the box portion. The cover portion preferably has a maximum external depth equal to or less than the maximum external depth of the box portion. Most preferably, the maximum external depth of the cover portion is the same as the maximum external depth of the box portion.

The box portion may include a box top wall forming a closed first end of the box portion. The box portion further extends from the box bottom wall to the box rear wall, the box front wall opposite the box rear wall, and the first and second boxes, each extending between the box rear wall and the box front wall. It may further include side walls.

It is preferred that each of the box rear wall, the box front wall, and the first and second box sidewalls includes a lower edge, which together defines the box opening.

The clip is preferably on the outer surface of the top wall of the box.

In embodiments where the cover portion is a lid portion, the hinge wire preferably extends at least partially along the lower edge of the box rear wall.

The box and cover parts can be formed from any suitable material. The box portion and the cover portion may be formed of the same material. The box portion and cover portion may be made of different materials. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, metals, plastics, and combinations thereof. Preferred materials may include polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, polystyrene, and combinations thereof.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, there is provided a kit comprising a receptacle according to a third aspect of the invention, according to any of the embodiments described herein. The kit also includes a container for aerosol-generating articles. The container is preferably a hinge lid container. The container preferably comprises an opening configured to receive the clip so that the clip engages the bottom wall of the container.

The container is located on the bottom wall of the container box, the rear wall of the container box extending from the bottom wall of the container box, the front wall of the container box opposite the rear wall of the container box, and between the rear wall of the container box and the front wall of the container box, respectively. It is preferred to include a container box portion that includes first and second container box sidewalls extending into.

The opening configured to receive the clip is preferably located between the lower edge of the first container box side wall and the container box bottom wall.

The closed first end of the receptacle box portion and the bottom wall of the container box preferably have the same size and shape.

The container can be formed from any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, cardboard, cardboard, plastic, metal, or a combination thereof. The container is preferably formed from one or more folded layered cardboard blanks. The weight of the cardboard is preferably from about 100 grams / square meter to about 350 grams / square meter.

The kit may further include multiple aerosol-generating articles placed within the container. Each aerosol-generating article preferably comprises an aerosol-forming substrate and a mouthpiece. The aerosol-forming hypokeimenon may contain tobacco. The mouthpiece may include a filter.

The receptacles of the third and fourth aspects are suitable for storing one or more aerosol-generating articles. The receptacle is preferably suitable for storing multiple aerosol-generating articles. Generally, the receptacle is configured to store one or more aerosol-generating articles in the receptacle box portion when the cover portion is in the closed position. The receptacle is preferably sized to store a plurality of used aerosol-generating articles in the receptacle box portion when the cover portion is in the closed position. For example, the receptacle can be sized to store two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, or ten used aerosol-generating articles.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a receptacle for storing one or more used aerosol-generating articles is provided. The receptacle comprises a box portion that includes a closed front end and a rear end defining a box opening, where the rear end is opposite the front end. The receptacle also comprises a cover portion that is movable relative to the box portion between a closed position where the cover portion covers the box opening and an open position where the box opening is exposed. The receptacle also comprises a base portion that hangs from the closed front end of the box portion, the base portion including an upper wall orthogonal to the closed front end of the box portion and a bottom wall opposite the top wall. The receptacle also comprises a clip that hangs from the base and rests on the outer surface of the top wall.

Advantageously, the receptacle according to the fifth aspect of the present invention allows the user to use one or more used aerosols until the used article can be properly disposed of, for example by dumping the receptacle in a suitable recycle bin. A convenient method for storing the generated article is provided.

Advantageously, the cover portion holds one or more used aerosol-generating articles within the box portion when the cover portion is in the closed position.

Advantageously, the cover portion is movable with respect to the box portion, and access to the inside of the box portion is allowed when the cover portion is in the open position. When the cover portion is in the open position, one or more used aerosol generating articles may be inserted at least partially into the box portion through the box opening. When the cover portion is in the open position, one or more used aerosol-generating articles can be removed from the box portion through the box opening.

Advantageously, the clip provides a convenient way for the user to store or transport the receptacle. In particular, the receptacle can be attached to the container of the aerosol-generating article using a clip. For example, the receptacle may be clipped onto one of the walls of the container.

Advantageously, the clip allows the reversible attachment of the receptacle to the container of the aerosol-generating article. Therefore, once all of the aerosol-generating article in the container has been used, the receptacle can be removed and attached to a new container of aerosol-generating article.

The clip is placed so that the first portion above the outer surface of the base portion upper wall and at least a portion of the base portion are located between the first portion of the clip and the second portion of the clip. It preferably includes a second portion located inside the base portion. Advantageously, this may facilitate fixing the clip to the receptacle base portion.

The second portion of the clip may be shorter than the first portion of the clip. Advantageously, the weight of the receptacle can be reduced or minimized by providing a clip with a short second portion. Advantageously, providing a clip with a long first portion can increase or maximize the stability of the receptacle when attached to a container of aerosol-generating article.

The second portion of the clip may be longer than the first portion of the clip. Advantageously, the weight of the receptacle can be reduced or minimized by providing a clip with a short first portion. Advantageously, providing a clip with a long second portion facilitates fixing the clip to the base portion, which can increase or maximize the stability of the clip with respect to the base portion of the receptacle.

The receptacle base portion may have a maximum width extending between the outermost side of the first side surface and the outermost side of the second side surface of the receptacle base portion. The first portion of the clip may have a maximum length extending between the first end of the first portion and the free end distal to the first end. The maximum length of the first portion of the clip is preferably at least about 50 percent of the maximum width of the receptacle base portion, more preferably at least about 60 percent of the maximum width of the receptacle base portion, and the receptacle base portion. More preferably at least about 70 percent of the maximum width of the receptacle, and more preferably at least about 80 percent of the maximum width of the receptacle base. Additionally or otherwise, the maximum length of the first portion of the clip is preferably less than about 100 percent of the maximum width of the receptacle base, and less than about 95 percent of the maximum width of the receptacle base. More preferably, it is less than about 90 percent of the maximum width of the receptacle base portion, and more preferably less than about 85 percent of the maximum width of the receptacle base portion.

At least a portion of the receptacle base portion can be received between the first and second portions of the clip by tightening. Advantageously, this may provide a simple and cost effective way to secure the clip to the receptacle base.

The second portion of the clip may be secured to the inner surface of the base portion. For example, the second portion of the clip may be glued to the inner surface of the base portion.

The second portion of the clip may be secured to the base portion by overmolding a portion of the base portion onto the second portion of the clip.

The clip is preferably formed from an elastic material such that the clip is urged towards the outer surface of the upper wall of the base portion. Advantageously, this can facilitate the secure attachment of the receptacle-generating article to the container. For example, when the receptacle is attached to the wall portion of the container, the wall portion of the container is held between the clip and the receptacle base portion by a tight fit by urging the clip toward the outer surface of the receptacle box portion. sell.

The clip can be made of plastic. The clip is preferably made of metal. Suitable metals include, but are not limited to, stainless steel (eg, stainless steel grade 1.4301), and stainless spring steel, or a combination thereof.

The cover portion may be arranged to slide relative to the box portion between the closed and open positions. For example, the cover portion may slide within or over one or more guide portions on the box portion.

The cover portion may be connected to the box portion or the base portion by at least one hinge, and the cover portion is configured to swivel between a closed position and an open position about the at least one hinge.

The hinge is formed separately from the box portion, the base portion, and the cover portion, and can be fixed to the cover portion and at least one of the box portion and the base portion.

The cover portion and at least one of the box portion and the base portion may be integrally formed from a single material, and the hinges are formed by frail lines within the material.

The hinge includes one or more first hinge portions formed on the cover portion and one or more second hinge portions formed on at least one of the box portion and the base portion. Is preferable.

The first hinge portion may include one or more protrusions, the second hinge portion may include one or more recesses, and one or more protrusions may be received by one or more recesses. Freely rotate in one or more depressions.

The first hinge portion may include one or more recesses, the second hinge portion may include one or more protrusions, and one or more protrusions may be received in one or more recesses. One or more depressions rotate freely around one or more protrusions.

One or more first hinge portions and one or more second hinge portions may be joined together by snap fitting. This type of hinge may be known as a snap hinge.

The receptacle may include a flange extending from the box portion and extending around at least a portion of the box opening, the cover portion adjacent to the flange when the cover portion is in the closed position.

Advantageously, the flange can provide the user with a tactile indication that the cover portion has moved to a completely closed position.

Advantageously, the flange can reduce or minimize the airflow between the cover portion and the box portion when the cover portion is in the closed position. This can reduce or minimize the leakage of odor from the receptacle when one or more used aerosol-generating articles are received within the box portion.

The flange is preferably formed integrally with the box portion. That is, the flange and box portions are preferably formed from continuous sections of material.

The receptacle preferably includes a fastener configured to hold the cover portion in a closed position.

The fastener may include a tight fit between the cover portion and the box portion when the cover portion is moved to the closed position. For example, in an embodiment where the receptacle includes a flange, the flange can be received inside the cover portion by tightening when the cover portion moves to the closed position. In some embodiments, the fastener may include a snap fit between the cover portion and the box portion.

Fasteners may include magnetic fasteners. The magnetic fastener may include a first magnetic material disposed on the cover portion and a second magnetic material disposed on the box portion.

Fasteners may include hooks and loop fasteners. The hook and loop fasteners may include a portion of the hook material placed on one of the cover portion and the box portion and a portion of the loop material placed on the other of the cover portion and the box portion.

When the cover portion is in the closed position, at least one of the cover portion and the box portion defines the upper end of the receptacle, and at least one of the cover portion and the box portion defines the lower end of the receptacle. Is preferable. The receptacle has a maximum external height extending between the top of the top edge of the receptacle and the bottom of the bottom edge of the receptacle. The maximum external height is preferably from about 40 millimeters to about 150 millimeters, more preferably from about 40 millimeters to about 125 millimeters. The maximum external height can be about 48 millimeters.

The receptacle preferably has a first side surface and a second side surface opposite the first side surface. The receptacle has a maximum outer width extending between the outermost side of the first side surface and the outermost side of the second side surface. The maximum outer width is preferably from about 40 millimeters to about 100 millimeters, more preferably from about 50 millimeters to about 90 millimeters. The maximum outer width can be about 74 millimeters.

When the cover portion is in the closed position, the receptacle preferably has a rear end formed by the rear end of the cover portion, with the rear end of the receptacle on the opposite side of the closed front end of the box portion. The receptacle has a first maximum external depth extending between the outermost of the rear end of the receptacle and the closed front end of the box portion. The first maximum external depth is preferably from about 5 mm to about 25 mm, more preferably from about 5 mm to about 20 mm.

The base portion extends between the base portion top wall and the base portion bottom wall, with a maximum of about 5 mm to about 30 mm, more preferably about 10 mm to about 25 mm, more preferably about 15 mm to about 20 mm. It is preferable to have an external height. The maximum external height can be about 16 millimeters.

The base portion preferably has a maximum external depth extending between the closed front end of the box portion and the front wall of the base portion. The maximum external depth of the base portion is preferably from about 6 mm to about 50 mm, more preferably from about 12 mm to about 25 mm. The maximum external depth can be about 15.3 millimeters.

The base portion, box portion, and cover portion can be formed from any suitable material. The base portion, box portion, and cover portion can be formed from the same material. At least two of the base portion, box portion, and cover portion can be formed from different materials. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, metals, plastics, and combinations thereof. Preferred materials may include polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, polystyrene, and combinations thereof.

According to a sixth aspect of the invention, there is provided a kit comprising a receptacle according to a fifth aspect of the invention, according to any of the embodiments described herein. The kit also includes a container for aerosol-generating articles. The container is preferably a hinge lid container.

The container preferably comprises a container box portion including a closed lower end and an upper end defining a container box opening, with the upper end opposite to the lower end. The container further comprises a lid portion that hangs from the rear wall of the container box portion along a hinge line that extends at least partially along the upper edge of the rear wall of the container box portion. The container box portion also comprises an opening configured to receive the clip so that the clip engages with the closed lower end of the container box portion, and the closed front end of the receptacle box portion allows the clip to container. It is above a portion of the rear wall of the container box portion when engaged with the closed lower end of the box portion.

The container box portion has a first height extending between the hinge wire and the closed lower end of the container box portion, and the receptacle box portion is when the clip engages with the closed lower end of the container box portion. , Has a second height extending between the top of the receptacle box portion and the bottom of the receptacle box portion in a direction parallel to the first height, the second height being greater than or equal to the first height. It is preferable to have. Advantageously, this may provide a box portion that is high enough to contain any aerosol-generating article that can be stored in the container.

The container lid portion has a third height extending between the hinge wire and the closed upper end of the container lid portion, and the distance between the upper part of the receptacle box portion and the hinge wire is such that the clip is the container box portion. It is preferably at least a third height when engaged with the closed lower end of the. Advantageously, this arrangement may allow the user to fully open the container lid portion when the receptacle is attached to the container. That is, the distance between the top of the receptacle box portion and the hinge wire may be sufficient to prevent contact between the container lid portion and the receptacle when the container lid portion is fully open.

The base portion includes an upper surface and a lower surface on the opposite side, the clip is above the upper surface of the base portion, and the height of the base portion between the upper surface and the lower surface is the third height of the container lid portion. The above is preferable. Advantageously, this arrangement may provide the desired clearance between the top of the receptacle box portion and the container hinge wire.

The container can be formed from any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, cardboard, cardboard, plastic, metal, or a combination thereof. The container is preferably formed from one or more folded layered cardboard blanks. The weight of the cardboard is preferably from about 100 grams / square meter to about 350 grams / square meter.

The kit may further include multiple aerosol-generating articles placed within the container. Each aerosol-generating article preferably comprises an aerosol-forming substrate and a mouthpiece. The aerosol-forming hypokeimenon may contain tobacco. The mouthpiece may include a filter.

The receptacles of the fifth and sixth aspects are suitable for storing one or more aerosol-generating articles. The receptacle is preferably suitable for storing multiple aerosol-generating articles. Generally, the receptacle is configured to store one or more aerosol-generating articles in the receptacle box portion when the cover portion is in the closed position. The receptacle is preferably sized to store a plurality of used aerosol-generating articles in the receptacle box portion when the cover portion is in the closed position. For example, the receptacle can be sized to store two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, or ten used aerosol-generating articles.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, a receptacle for storing one or more used aerosol-generating articles is provided. The receptacle comprises a box portion that includes a closed lower end and an upper end that defines the box opening, where the lower end is opposite the upper end. The receptacle also comprises a cover portion that is movable relative to the box portion between a closed position where the cover portion covers the box opening and an open position where the box opening is exposed. The receptacle also comprises a skirt portion extending from the box portion around the periphery of the lower end of the box portion, the skirt portion defining a recess for receiving a portion of the container of aerosol-generating article.

Advantageously, the receptacle according to the seventh aspect of the present invention allows the user to use one or more used aerosols until the used article can be properly disposed of, for example by dumping the receptacle in a suitable recycle bin. Provided is a convenient method for storing the generated article.

Advantageously, the cover portion holds one or more used aerosol-generating articles within the box portion when the cover portion is in the closed position.

Advantageously, the cover portion is movable with respect to the box portion, and access to the inside of the box portion is allowed when the cover portion is in the open position. When the cover portion is in the open position, one or more used aerosol generating articles may be inserted at least partially into the box portion through the box opening. When the cover portion is in the open position, one or more used aerosol-generating articles can be removed from the box portion through the box opening.

Advantageously, the indentation defined by the skirt provides a convenient way for the user to store or transport the receptacle. In particular, the receptacle can be attached to the container of the aerosol-generating article by inserting a portion of the container into the recess. For example, the container lid portion can be inserted into the recess.

The indentation is formed at the closed lower end of the box portion, opposite the upper end defining the box opening. Therefore, advantageously, when the receptacle is attached to the container lid portion of the aerosol-generating article using the recess, the box opening of the receptacle box portion and the box opening of the container box portion are arranged in the same orientation. Advantageously, this can simplify the use of both receptacles and containers.

Advantageously, the indentation allows the reversible attachment of the receptacle-generating article to the container. Therefore, once all of the aerosol-generating article in the container has been used, the receptacle can be removed and attached to a new container of aerosol-generating article.

The skirt portion includes a first side wall and a second side wall, each containing an upper edge connected to the lower end of the box portion, and each of the first and second side walls is on the opposite side of the top edge. It includes the lower edge, preferably the lower edge is non-parallel to the upper edge. Advantageously, this may facilitate attachment of the receptacle to the container lid portion of the aerosol-generating article. For example, conventional hinged lid containers for aerosol-generating articles include a box portion having a side wall with an upper edge that is non-parallel to the lower edge of the side wall. Therefore, the non-parallel arrangement of the lower edges of the first skirt side wall and the second skirt side wall may facilitate matching the size and shape of the indentation to the size and shape of the container lid portion of the aerosol generating article. Advantageously, this allows the container lid portion of the aerosol-generating article to be completely inserted into the recess without restricting the opening and closing of the vessel lid portion while the receptacle is attached to the vessel lid portion. Can be.

The skirt portion is preferably formed integrally with the box portion. That is, the skirt and box portions are preferably formed from continuous sections of material.

The cover portion may be arranged to slide relative to the box portion between the closed and open positions. For example, the cover portion may slide within or over one or more guide portions on the box portion.

The cover portion may be a lid portion that hangs from the upper end of the box portion along the hinge line. The lid portion is preferably rotatable between the open and closed positions around the hinge wire.

The hinge wire may be formed by a hinge which is formed separately from the box portion and the lid portion and is fixed to the box portion and the lid portion.

The box portion and lid portion may be integrally formed from a single material, and the hinge wire is formed by a frail wire within the material.

The hinge wire is preferably formed by a hinge including one or more first hinge portions formed on the lid portion and one or more second hinge portions formed on the box portion.

The first hinge portion may include one or more protrusions, the second hinge portion may include one or more recesses, and one or more protrusions may be received by one or more recesses. Freely rotate in one or more depressions.

The first hinge portion may include one or more recesses, the second hinge portion may include one or more protrusions, and one or more protrusions may be received in one or more recesses. One or more depressions rotate freely around one or more protrusions.

One or more first hinge portions and one or more second hinge portions may be joined together by snap fitting. This type of hinge may be known as a snap hinge.

The receptacle may include a flange extending from the top edge of the box portion and extending around at least a portion of the box opening, the lid portion adjacent to the flange when the lid portion is in the closed position.

Advantageously, the flange can provide the user with a tactile indication that the lid portion has moved to a completely closed position.

Advantageously, the flange can reduce or minimize the airflow between the lid portion and the box portion when the lid portion is in the closed position. This can reduce or minimize the leakage of odor from the receptacle when one or more used aerosol-generating articles are received within the box portion.

The flange is preferably formed integrally with the box portion. That is, the flange and box portions are preferably formed from continuous sections of material.

The receptacle preferably includes a fastener configured to hold the cover portion in a closed position.

The fastener may include a tight fit between the cover portion and the box portion when the cover portion is moved to the closed position. For example, in an embodiment where the cover portion is a lid portion and the receptacle is provided with a flange, the flange can be received inside the lid portion by tightening when the lid portion moves to the closed position. In some embodiments, the fastener may include a snap fit between the cover portion and the box portion.

Fasteners may include magnetic fasteners. The magnetic fastener may include a first magnetic material disposed on the cover portion and a second magnetic material disposed on the box portion.

Fasteners may include hooks and loop fasteners. The hook and loop fasteners may include a portion of the hook material placed on one of the cover portion and the box portion and a portion of the loop material placed on the other of the cover portion and the box portion.

When the cover portion is in the closed position, the receptacle preferably has an upper end formed by the upper portion of the cover portion. The receptacle has a maximum height extending between the top of the top edge of the receptacle and the bottom of the closed bottom edge of the receptacle box portion. The maximum height is preferably from about 25 millimeters to about 60 millimeters, more preferably from about 25 millimeters to about 50 millimeters.

The box portion preferably has a first side surface and a second side surface opposite the first side surface. The receptacle has a maximum outer width extending between the outermost side of the first side surface and the outermost side of the second side surface. The maximum outer width is preferably from about 40 millimeters to about 100 millimeters, more preferably from about 50 millimeters to about 90 millimeters.

When the cover portion is in the closed position, the cover portion preferably has a maximum external width extending in the same direction as the maximum external width of the box portion. The cover portion preferably has a maximum external width equal to or less than the maximum external width of the box portion. Most preferably, the maximum external width of the cover portion is the same as the maximum external width of the box portion.

The box portion preferably has a rear side surface and a front side surface opposite the rear side surface. In embodiments where the cover portion is the lid portion, the hinge wire preferably extends over the rear side surface of the box portion. The box portion has a maximum external depth extending between the outermost part of the rear side surface and the outermost part of the front side surface. The maximum external depth of the box portion is preferably from about 6 mm to about 50 mm, more preferably from about 12 mm to about 25 mm.

When the cover portion is in the closed position, the cover portion preferably has a maximum external depth extending in the same direction as the maximum external depth of the box portion. The cover portion preferably has a maximum external depth equal to or less than the maximum external depth of the box portion. Most preferably, the maximum external depth of the cover portion is the same as the maximum external depth of the box portion.

The box portion may include a box bottom wall forming a closed lower end of the box portion. The box portion further extends from the box bottom wall to the box rear wall, the box front wall opposite the box rear wall, and the first and second boxes, each extending between the box rear wall and the box front wall. It may further include side walls.

Each of the box rear wall, the box front wall, and the first and second box sidewalls preferably includes an upper edge, which together defines the box opening.

In embodiments where the cover portion is a lid portion, the hinge wire preferably extends at least partially along the upper edge of the box rear wall.

The skirt portion, box portion, and cover portion can be formed from any suitable material. The skirt portion, box portion, and cover portion can be formed from the same material. At least two of the skirt portion, the box portion, and the cover portion can be formed from different materials. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, metals, plastics, and combinations thereof. Preferred materials may include polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, polystyrene, and combinations thereof.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a kit comprising a receptacle according to a seventh aspect of the present invention according to any of the embodiments described herein. The kit also includes a container for aerosol-generating articles. The container includes a container box portion and a container lid portion that hangs from the container box portion along a hinge line. The recess is configured to receive at least a portion of the container lid portion by a tight fit. The recess and the container lid portion preferably have the same size and shape.

The lower edge of the skirt portion and the lower edge of the container lid portion preferably have the same shape. The lower edge of the skirt portion is preferably aligned with the lower edge of the container lid portion when the container lid portion is received in the recess. Advantageously, this may allow the container lid portion to be opened and closed when it is received in the recess.

The container can be formed from any suitable material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, cardboard, cardboard, plastic, metal, or a combination thereof. The container is preferably formed from one or more folded layered cardboard blanks. The weight of the cardboard is preferably from about 100 grams / square meter to about 350 grams / square meter.

The kit may further include multiple aerosol-generating articles placed within the container. Each aerosol-generating article preferably comprises an aerosol-forming substrate and a mouthpiece. The aerosol-forming hypokeimenon may contain tobacco. The mouthpiece may include a filter.

The receptacles of the seventh and eighth aspects are suitable for storing one or more aerosol-generating articles. The receptacle is preferably suitable for storing multiple aerosol-generating articles. Generally, the receptacle is configured to store one or more aerosol-generating articles in the receptacle box portion when the cover portion is in the closed position. The receptacle is preferably sized to store a plurality of used aerosol-generating articles in the receptacle box portion when the cover portion is in the closed position. For example, the receptacle can be sized to store two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, or ten used aerosol-generating articles.
The present invention will be further described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a receptacle according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows a front view of the receptacle of FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the receptacle of FIG. 1, in which the cover portion is in the open position. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the receptacle of FIG. 3, in which a plurality of used aerosol-generating articles are received in the receptacle. FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of a kit including the receptacle of FIG. 3 and a container for aerosol-generating articles. FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the receptacle according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 shows a front view of the receptacle of FIG. FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of a kit including the receptacle of FIG. 7 and a container for aerosol-generating articles. 9 is a perspective view of the kit of FIG. 8, where the receptacle is fully attached to the container. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the kit of FIG. 9, in which the receptacle cover portion is in the open position. FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of the receptacle according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 shows a front view of the receptacle of FIG. FIG. 13 shows a side view of the receptacle of FIG. FIG. 14 shows a perspective view of a kit including the receptacle of FIG. 11 and a container for aerosol-generating articles. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the kit of FIG. 14, in which the receptacle cover portion is in the open position. FIG. 16 shows a perspective view of a kit including a receptacle according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention and a container for aerosol-generating articles. FIG. 17 shows a cross-sectional view of the receptacle of FIG. 16 along line 1-1. FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the kit of FIG. 16, where the receptacle is attached to the container. FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the kit of FIG. 18, in which the cover portion of the receptacle is in the open position.

FIGS. 1 to 3 show the receptacle 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The receptacle 10 includes a box portion 12 and a cover portion 14 in the form of a lid portion that hangs from the box portion 12 along the hinge wire 16. The cover portion 14 is rotatable about the hinge wire 16 between a closed position (shown in FIG. 1) and an open position (shown in FIG. 3). The upper end 18 of the box portion 12 defines a box opening 20 that is covered when the cover portion 14 is in the closed position and exposed when the cover portion 14 is in the open position. The box portion 12 includes a lower end 22 closed on the opposite side of the upper end 18. As shown in FIG. 4, the receptacle 10 is sized to receive a plurality of used aerosol-generating articles 23 in the box portion 12.

The box portion 12 includes a box rear wall 24, a box front wall 26, a first box side wall 28, and a second box side wall 30. The upper edges of these walls together define the box opening 20 at the upper end 18 of the box portion 12. The flange 32 extends around a portion of the box portion 12 at the upper end 18 of the box portion 12. When the cover portion 14 is in the closed position, the cover portion 14 engages with the flange 32 by snap fitting, thereby forming a fastener and holding the cover portion 14 in the closed position.

The box portion 12 also includes a box bottom wall (not shown) that forms the closed bottom end 22 of the box portion 12. The closed lower end 22 of the box portion 12 also forms the lower end of the receptacle 10. The lid upper wall 34 of the cover portion 14 forms the upper end of the receptacle 10.

The receptacle 10 further comprises a clip 36 that hangs from the top end 18 of the box portion 12 and is above the outer surface of the first box side wall 28. The clip 36 includes a first portion 38 extending between the upper end 40 of the clip 36 at the upper end 18 of the box portion 12 and the free end 42 distal to the upper end 40. The second portion (not shown) of the clip 36 is located inside the box portion 12 and is fixed to the inner surface of the first box side wall 28 by an adhesive. The clip 36 is made of elastic metal so that the clip 36 is urged towards the first box side wall 28. The lower edge 44 of the cover portion 14 includes a recess 46 that receives the upper end 40 of the clip 36 when the cover portion 14 is in the closed position.

FIG. 5 shows a kit 50 including the receptacles 10 of FIGS. 1 to 4 and a container 52 for aerosol-generating articles. The container 52 is a hinge lid container including a container box portion 54 and a container lid portion 56 that hangs down from the container box portion 54 along a hinge line 58 and extends between the container lid rear wall 60 and the container box rear wall 62. is there. As shown in FIG. 5, clips 36 can be used to attach the receptacle 10 to the first container box side wall 64 of the container 52. Advantageously, the angular profile of the top end 40 of the clip 36 is such that the container lid portion 56 still remains fully closed when the receptacle 10 is attached to the container 52. Matches the angle profile of the upper edge of 64. Advantageously, the clip 36 is configured to attach the receptacle 10 to the side wall of the container 52 so that the box opening of the receptacle 10 and the box opening of the container 52 have the same orientation, which allows the user. Can facilitate the use of the kit 50 by. The depth and height of the receptacle 10 may match the depth and height of the container 52, which may make it easier for the user to use the kit 50, for example by making it easier to hold the kit 50.

6 and 7 show the receptacle 110 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 8-10 show a kit 150 comprising a receptacle 110 and a container 152 for aerosol-generating articles.

The receptacle 110 includes a box portion 112 and a cover portion 114 in the form of a lid portion that hangs from the box portion 112 along the hinge wire 116. The cover portion 114 is rotatable about the hinge wire 116 between a closed position (shown in FIG. 6) and an open position (shown in FIG. 10). The lower end 118 of the box portion 112 defines a box opening 120 that is covered when the cover portion 114 is in the closed position and exposed when the cover portion 114 is in the open position. The box portion 112 includes an upper end 122 closed opposite to the lower end 118.

The box portion 112 includes a box rear wall 124, a box front wall 126, a first box side wall 128, and a second box side wall 130. The lower edges of these walls together define the box opening 120 at the lower end 118 of the box portion 112. The tab 132 extends from the edge of the cover portion 114 and is configured to engage the corresponding recess 133 at the lower edge of the box front wall 126 by snap fitting when the cover portion 114 is in the closed position. The snap fit forms a fastener and holds the cover portion 114 in the closed position.

The box portion 112 also includes a box top wall 135 forming a closed top end 122 of the box portion 112. The closed upper end 122 of the box portion 112 also forms the upper end of the receptacle 110. The lid bottom wall 134 of the cover portion 114 forms the lower end of the receptacle 110.

The receptacle 110 further comprises a clip 136 that hangs from the box portion 112 and rests on the outer surface of the box top wall 135. Clip 136 includes a first portion 138 extending between a first end 140 and a free end 142 distal to the first end 140. A second portion (not shown) of the clip 136 is located inside the box portion 112 and is fixed to the inner surface of the box portion 112 by an adhesive. Clip 136 is made of elastic metal so that clip 136 is urged towards the box top wall 135.

The container 152 is a hinge lid container including a container box portion 154 and a container lid portion 156 that hangs from the container box portion 154 along a hinge line. As shown in FIGS. 8-10, the receptacle 110 is containerized by using a clip 136 to insert the clip through the opening between the lower edge of the first container box side wall 166 and the container box bottom wall 164. It can be attached to the bottom wall 164 of the container box of 152. The depth and width of the receptacle 110 is consistent with the depth and width of the container 152, which may make it easier for the user to use the kit 150, for example by making it easier to hold the kit 150.

11 to 13 show the receptacle 210 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. 14 and 15 show a kit 250 with a receptacle 210 and a container 252 for aerosol-generating articles.

The receptacle 210 includes a box portion 212, a base portion 213, and a cover portion 214 that hangs from the base portion 213 by a hinge 216. The cover portion 214 is rotatable about the hinge wire 216 between a closed position (shown in FIGS. 11-14) and an open position (shown in FIG. 15). The rear end 218 of the box portion 212 defines a box opening 220 that is covered when the cover portion 214 is in the closed position and exposed when the cover portion 214 is in the open position. The box portion 212 includes a front end 222 that is closed opposite to the rear end 218. As shown in FIG. 15, the receptacle 210 is sized to receive a plurality of used aerosol-generating articles 223 within the box portion 212. The inner surface of the cover portion 214 is finished to keep the used aerosol generating article 223 in the upright position when the cover portion 214 is in the closed position.

The box portion 212 includes a box top wall 226, a first box side wall 228 and a second box side wall 230. The trailing edges of these walls together define the box opening 220 at the rear end 218 of the box portion 212. The box portion 212 also includes a box front wall 224 forming the closed front end 222 of the box portion 212.

The base portion 213 extends from the closed front end 222 of the box portion 212. The base portion 213 includes a base top wall 215 orthogonal to the closed front end 222 of the box portion 212 and a base bottom wall 217 on the opposite side of the base top wall 215.

The receptacle 210 further comprises a clip 236 that hangs from the base portion 213 and rests on the outer surface of the base top wall 215. Clip 236 includes a first portion 238 extending between the first end 240 and the free end 242 distal to the first end 240. A second portion (not shown) of the clip 236 is located inside the base portion 213 and is fixed to the inner surface of the base portion 213 by an adhesive. Clip 236 is formed of elastic metal such that the clip 236 is urged towards the base top wall 215.

The container 252 is a hinge lid container including a container box portion 254 and a container lid portion 256 that hangs from the container box portion 254 along a hinge line. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the receptacle 210 is containerized by using a clip 236 to insert the clip through the opening between the lower edge of the first container box side wall 266 and the container box bottom wall 264. It can be attached to the bottom wall 264 of the container box of 252. When the receptacle 210 is attached to the container 252, the closed front end 222 of the receptacle box portion 212 is above a portion of the container rear wall 268 of the container box portion 254.

16-19 show a receptacle 310 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention and a kit 350 comprising the receptacle 310 and a container 352 for aerosol-generating articles.

The receptacle 310 includes a box portion 312 and a cover portion 314 in the form of a lid portion that hangs from the box portion 312 along the hinge wire 316. The cover portion 314 is rotatable about the hinge wire 316 between a closed position (shown in FIGS. 16-18) and an open position (shown in FIG. 19). The upper end 318 of the box portion 312 defines a box opening 320 that is covered when the cover portion 314 is in the closed position and exposed when the cover portion 314 is in the open position. Box portion 312 includes a lower end 322 closed opposite to the upper end 318. As shown in FIG. 19, the receptacle 310 is sized to receive a plurality of used aerosol-generating articles 323 within the box portion 312.

The box portion 312 includes a box rear wall 324, a box front wall 326, a first box side wall 328, and a second box side wall 330. The upper edges of these walls together define the box opening 320 at the top end 318 of the box portion 312. The tab 332 extends from the edge of the cover portion 314 and is configured to engage the corresponding recess 333 at the upper edge of the box front wall 326 by snap fitting when the cover portion 314 is in the closed position. The snap fit forms a fastener and holds the cover portion 314 in the closed position.

The box portion 312 also comprises a box bottom wall 335 forming a closed bottom end 322 of the box portion 312.

The receptacle 310 further comprises a skirt portion 336 extending from the box portion 312 around the periphery of the closed lower end 322 of the box portion 312. The skirt portion 336 is integrally formed with the box portion 312. The skirt portion 336 defines a recess 338 for receiving a portion of the container 352.

The container 352 is a hinge lid container including a container box portion 354 and a container lid portion 356 that hangs from the container box portion 354 along a hinge line. As shown in FIGS. 16, 18 and 19, the receptacle 310 can be attached to the container 352 by inserting the container lid portion 356 into the recess 338 defined by the skirt portion 336. The container lid portion 356 is held in the recess 338 by a tight fit. Advantageously, the shape of the skirt portion 336 corresponds to the shape of the container lid portion 356 so that only the container lid portion 356 is received in the recess 338 when the receptacle 310 is attached to the container 352. Advantageously, this allows the container lid portion 356 to open and close when the receptacle 310 is attached to the container 352. That is, when the container lid portion 356 moves between the open and closed positions, the receptacle 310 moves with the container lid portion 356.

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A receptacle for storing one or more used aerosol-generating articles, wherein the receptacle is:
A box portion comprising a closed lower end and an upper end defining a box opening, wherein the lower end is opposite to the upper end.
A cover portion that can be moved with respect to the box portion between a closed position where the cover portion covers the box opening and an open position where the box opening is exposed.
A receptacle comprising a clip that hangs from the upper end of the box portion and is above the outer surface of the box portion. The receptacle according to claim 1, wherein the clip includes an upper end at the upper end of the box portion, and the upper end of the clip is non-parallel to the lower end of the box portion. First, the clip is placed on the outer surface of the box portion so that at least a portion of the box portion is disposed between the first portion of the clip and the second portion of the clip. The receptacle according to claim 1 or 2, comprising a portion of the box and a second portion located inside the box portion. The receptacle according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the cover portion is a lid portion that hangs from the upper end of the box portion along a hinge line. The receptacle according to claim 4, wherein the lid portion includes a recess in the lower edge of the lid portion, and a part of the clip is received in the recess when the lid portion is in the closed position. The container is
It ’s the container box part,
With the bottom wall of the container box,
The container box rear wall extending from the container box bottom wall and
With the container box front wall on the opposite side of the container box rear wall,
A container box portion, including first and second container box sidewalls extending between the container box rear wall and the container box front wall, respectively.
Includes a container lid portion that hangs from the rear wall of the container box along the hinge line.
A kit comprising a container for the receptacle and aerosol generating article according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the clip is sized to engage the first container box sidewall. The clip includes an upper end at the upper end of the receptacle box portion, the upper end of the clip is non-parallel to the lower end of the box portion, and the upper edge of the first container box side wall is said. Claims that it is non-parallel to the bottom wall of the container box and that the upper end of the clip is parallel to the upper edge of the first container box side wall when the clip engages the first container box side wall. Item 6. The kit according to item 6. The container comprises an inner frame partially disposed within the container box portion, the container is configured to receive the clip between the inner frame and the first container box sidewall. The kit according to claim 6 or 7. A receptacle for storing one or more used aerosol-generating articles, wherein the receptacle is:
A box portion comprising a closed first end and a second end defining a box opening, wherein the second end is opposite to the first end.
A cover portion that can be moved with respect to the box portion between a closed position where the cover portion covers the box opening and an open position where the box opening is exposed.
A receptacle comprising a clip that hangs from the box portion and is on the outer surface of the closed first end of the box portion. The container includes a container box portion, and the container box portion is
With the bottom wall of the container box,
The container box rear wall extending from the container box bottom wall and
With the container box front wall on the opposite side of the container box rear wall,
The first and second container box side walls extending between the container box rear wall and the container box front wall, respectively,
An opening configured such that an opening between the lower edge of the first container box sidewall and the bottom wall of the container box receives the clip so that the clip engages with the bottom wall of the container box. A kit comprising a container for the receptacle and aerosol generating article according to claim 9, comprising and. A receptacle for storing one or more used aerosol-generating articles, wherein the receptacle is:
A box portion comprising a closed front end and a rear end defining a box opening, wherein the rear end is opposite the front end.
A cover portion that can be moved with respect to the box portion between a closed position in which the cover portion covers the box opening and an open position in which the box opening is exposed.
A base portion of the box portion that hangs from the closed front end, wherein the base portion is an upper wall orthogonal to the closed front end of the box portion and a bottom wall on the opposite side of the upper wall. Including the base part and
A receptacle that hangs from the base portion and rests on the outer surface of the top wall, including a clip. The container
A container box portion that includes a closed lower end and an upper end that defines a container box opening, wherein the upper end is opposite the lower end.
Includes a container lid portion that hangs from the rear wall of the container box portion along a hinge line that extends at least partially along the upper edge of the rear wall of the container box portion.
The container box portion comprises an opening configured to receive the clip such that the clip engages with the closed lower end of the container box portion and the closed front end of the receptacle box portion. The container for the receptacle and aerosol generating article of claim 11, which is above a portion of the rear wall of the container box portion when the clip engages with the closed lower end of the container box portion. Kit including. The container box portion has a first height extending between the hinge wire of the container box portion and the closed lower end, and the receptacle box portion has the clip attached to the closing of the container box portion. It has a second height extending between the upper part of the receptacle box portion and the lower part of the receptacle box portion in a direction parallel to the first height when engaged with the lower end. The kit according to claim 12, wherein the height of the second is equal to or higher than the first height. The container lid portion has a third height extending between the hinge wire and the closed upper end of the container lid portion, and the clip engages with the closed lower end of the container box portion. 13. The kit of claim 13, wherein sometimes the distance between the top of the receptacle box portion and the hinge wire is greater than or equal to the third height. The base portion includes an upper surface and a lower surface on the opposite side, the clip is on the upper surface of the base portion, and the height of the base portion between the upper surface and the lower surface is the height of the container. The kit according to claim 14, which is equal to or higher than the third height of the lid portion. A receptacle for storing one or more used aerosol-generating articles, wherein the receptacle is:
A box portion comprising a closed lower end and an upper end defining a box opening, wherein the lower end is opposite to the upper end.
A cover portion that can be moved with respect to the box portion between a closed position where the cover portion covers the box opening and an open position where the box opening is exposed.
Includes a skirt portion extending from the box portion around the periphery of the lower end of the box portion, wherein the skirt portion defines a recess for receiving a portion of a container for aerosol-generating articles. , Receptacle. The container comprises a container box portion and a container lid portion that hangs from the container box portion along a hinge line, and the recess is configured to receive at least a portion of the container lid portion by a tight fit. , A kit comprising a container for the receptacle and aerosol generating article of claim 16.

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