KR102065071B1 - Aerosol generating apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The aerosol generating device has a hollow protrusion tube having a case, an opening projecting from one end of the case and open toward the outside, and installed in the case so that the end is located inside the protrusion tube and generating heat when an electric signal is applied. A bottom having a heater to pass through the end of the heater and closing the other end of the receiving passage and the insertion hole opened outwardly from one end of the receiving passage to allow the cigarette to be inserted, and the side wall forming the receiving passage for storing the cigarette; And a receptacle having a wall that can be inserted into or separated from the protrusion through the opening of the protrusion.

Description

Aerosol generating apparatus

Embodiments relate to an aerosol generating device, and more particularly, to an aerosol generating device that is easy to use, easy to use, and has improved durability and stability since the receiving portion for storing a cigarette can be separated from the aerosol generating device.

In recent years there is a growing demand for alternative ways to overcome the shortcomings of common cigarettes. For example, there is an increasing demand for how aerosols are produced as the aerosol generating material in the cigarette is heated, rather than burning the cigarette to produce aerosols. Accordingly, studies on heated cigarette or heated aerosol generating devices are actively progressing.

When using an aerosol generating device having a heater that heats a cigarette using electricity, a cigarette that has been heated by a heater to generate a gas for smoking can be separated from the aerosol generating device and discarded, and then a new cigarette can be inserted into the aerosol generating device. have.

Korean Patent No. 10-1667124 relates to an aerosol generating device for generating a gas for smoking by heating a cigarette, wherein the holder assists an operation of inserting a cigarette into the aerosol generating device or separating the cigarette from the aerosol generating device. Describe the structure of the holder).

In the aerosol-generating device of this structure, the holder cannot be completely separated from the device because the holder is movably installed relative to the device. Therefore, as the service life of the aerosol generating device elapses, the holder may be loosened, the holder may be bent or deformed, and the holder may not move with respect to the device. When a failure occurs in the holder as described above, the aerosol generating device is difficult to operate normally.

In addition, since a separate mechanism such as a rail is required to movably install the holder with respect to the aerosol generating device, the configuration of the aerosol generating device becomes complicated and there are many parts.

In addition, in the process of the user removing the cigarette from the holder after smoking, only a part of the holder protrudes from the device and the entirety of the holder cannot be completely separated from the device. Therefore, pollutants generated during smoking accumulate inside the device to which the holder is coupled. Accumulated contaminants can contaminate the aerosol generating device, reducing performance and causing discomfort and discomfort for the user.

Korea Patent Registration No. 10-1667124 (2016.10.11)

Embodiments provide an aerosol generating device and method that is easy to use.

Embodiments also provide a separate aerosol generating device and an integrated aerosol generating device.

Embodiments also provide an aerosol generating device that improves durability and stability, keeps the interior clean and is easy to manage.

Embodiments also provide a computer readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the method on a computer. The technical problem to be solved is not limited to the above technical problems, and other technical problems may exist.

According to an aspect, an aerosol generating device includes a case, a hollow protrusion tube having an opening protruding from one end of the case and opening toward the outside, and installed at the case so that the end is positioned inside the protrusion tube, and an electrical signal is applied thereto. When the heater generates heat, the side wall forming the receiving passage for receiving the cigarette and the insertion hole opened toward the outside from one end of the receiving passage to the outside so that the cigarette is inserted, the heater passing through the end of the heater A bottom wall having a hole is provided and has a receiving portion which can be inserted into or separated from the protrusion tube through the opening of the protrusion tube.

The aerosol generating device may further include a cover having an outer hole for exposing the insertion hole of the container to the outside and being detachable from the case and engageable at one end of the case to cover the container.

A coupling portion of the cover and the case may be provided with an external air inlet gap for allowing air outside the cover to flow into the inside of the cover, and the receiving portion further surrounds the side wall and is spaced radially outward of the side wall. It may be provided, by the insertion of the protruding tube between the outer wall and the side wall may be coupled to the receiving portion and the protruding tube, the air outside the receiving portion flows into the inner portion of the receiving portion to the coupling portion of the outer wall and the protruding tube of the receiving portion The air distribution gap may be formed, and the protruding pipe may further include an air hole for passing air toward the end of the cigarette accommodated in the accommodation portion.

The aerosol generating device may further include a cover connected to the receiving portion with a door for exposing the insertion hole of the receiving portion to the outside, and the receiving portion may be coupled to the case with the cover and separated from the case with the cover.

The coupling portion of the cover and the case may be formed with a gap for introducing the outside air to allow the air from the outside of the cover into the inside of the cover, the protruding pipe is an air hole for passing the air toward the end of the cigarette accommodated in the receiving portion It may be further provided.

It may further include a protrusion that protrudes from the protrusion tube and penetrates the side wall of the accommodation portion to support the cigarette inserted into the accommodation portion.

The diameter of the receiving passage of the receiving portion may be larger than the diameter of the cigarette accommodated in the receiving passage, the side wall may be formed with a through hole formed through the side wall to pass through the protrusion, the protrusion is formed on the outer surface of the cigarette It may protrude from the surface of the receiving passage toward the cigarette so as to contact.

A plurality of protrusions may be disposed on the outer side of the cigarette so as to be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette to form a flow path through which air passes between adjacent protrusions, and a plurality of through holes may be formed corresponding to the protrusion. have.

A plurality of protrusions may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the cigarette on the outer surface of the cigarette, the through hole may extend along the longitudinal direction of the receiving passage to pass through the plurality of protrusions.

The protrusion may form a flow path through which air passes by extending in the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette to contact a portion of the outer side of the cigarette along the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette.

The protrusion may have an inclined surface that is inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction of the receiving passage so as to guide the movement of the cigarette when the cigarette is inserted into the receiving passage.

The bottom wall may further include a bottom protrusion protruding to support the bottom surface of the end of the cigarette.

The bottom wall may further include a connection passage connected to a space between the outer surface of the cigarette and the accommodation passage.

The bottom wall may further include a bottom bottom protrusion protruding toward the bottom surface of the protruding tube to guide air outside the bottom wall toward the heater hole.

The inner hole of the outer hole is provided with an outer hole for exposing the insertion hole of the receiving part to be coupled to the case so as to cover the receiving part, the cover detachable from the case, and the cigarette inserted into the insertion hole and the outer hole. It may further include a cigarette support protrusion protruding from the wall surface, it is possible to maintain a state in which the cigarette is coupled to the cover when the cover is separated from the case.

The receiving portion may further include an outlet formed by cutting a portion of the side wall by exposing and opening the receiving passage to the outside of the side wall for cleaning of the inside of the receiving portion.

The aerosol generating device may further include a slit formed through the side wall to connect the receiving passage with the outside of the receiving portion and extending along the longitudinal direction of the side wall.

The diameter of the accommodation passage may be formed to decrease toward the end of the cigarette accommodated in the accommodation passage.

The protruding tube may further include an air hole through which the air passes through the protruding tube, and the bottom wall is connected to the air hole at one end thereof and connected to the heater hole to induce air from the outside of the protruding tube into the heater hole. It may be further provided with an air guide groove.

According to the aerosol generating device according to the embodiments as described above, the user can install the cigarette in the aerosol generating device by pushing the cigarette along the receiving passage of the receiving portion. In addition, after the use of the cigarette is finished, the user can easily detach the cigarette from the aerosol-generating device by a simple operation of separating the cigarette from the housing of the case.

In addition, the receptacle can be separated from the case so that the tobacco material generated during smoking and attached to the circumference of the cigarette can be easily discharged out of the case together with the receptacle.

In addition, when the housing is separated from the case, the protruding tube and the heater are exposed to the outside, so that the user can directly check and perform the cleaning.

In addition, in the state where the cigarette is inserted into the accommodating portion of the aerosol generating device, the cigarette supporting protrusion of the protrusion or the cover protruding from the accommodating passage contacts the cigarette, thereby stably supporting the cigarette. Therefore, since the state in which the cigarette is accommodated in the aerosol-generating device is kept stable while using the aerosol-generating device, the user can safely enjoy the aerosol-generating device.

In addition, since the protrusion is in contact with a portion of the outer surface of the cigarette to form a flow path for air to pass between the receiving passage and the cigarette, the outside air to assist the generation of aerosol is supplied smoothly enough to the interior of the aerosol generating device Can be.

In addition, by reducing the contact area between the cigarette and the inner surface of the receiving passage, it is possible to reduce the heat conduction area in which heat is transferred from the cigarette to the case.

In addition, since the cigarette and the receiving passage are spaced apart from each other, the heater is inserted into the cigarette, and even if the cigarette is expanded, the cigarette is easily inserted into the receiving passage of the receiving portion. If there is no free space between the cigarette and the receiver, the outer wall of the cigarette expands in the process of inserting the heater into the cigarette, thereby increasing the friction force between the cigarette and the receiver, making it difficult to insert the cigarette into the receiver.

In addition, it is possible to cool the accommodating portion by introducing an air stream of external air into the space formed between the outer surface of the cigarette and the accommodation passage.

In addition, the air flowing into the cigarette can be preheated by the configuration of the aerosol generating device provided with the accommodation passage and the protrusion.

In addition, the mechanism is not used to move the aerosol-generating device without the receiving part being separated from the aerosol-generating device, thereby reducing the number of components, simplifying the overall configuration of the aerosol-generating device and frequently occurring in connection with the mobile receiving part. Problems such as failure can be prevented.

1 is a configuration diagram showing an example of an aerosol generating device.
2A and 2B are views illustrating an example of a holder in various aspects.
3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a cradle.
4A and 4B show examples of cradles in various aspects.
5 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a holder is inserted into a cradle.
6 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the holder is tilted in a state where the holder is inserted into the cradle.
7A-7B illustrate examples in which a holder is inserted into a cradle.
8 is a flowchart illustrating an example in which the holder and the cradle operate.
9 is a flowchart illustrating an example in which the holder operates.
10 is a flowchart for explaining an example in which the cradle operates.
11 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a cigarette is inserted into a holder.
12A and 12B are diagrams illustrating an example of a cigarette.
13A-13F illustrate examples of a cooling structure of a cigarette.
14 is a side view of an aerosol generating device according to another embodiment.
FIG. 15A is a perspective view of an aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 14.
FIG. 15B is a perspective view exemplarily showing an operating state of the aerosol-generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 15A.
16A is a side view exemplarily showing another operating state of the aerosol-generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 15A.
FIG. 16B is a side view illustrating another operating state of the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 15A.
FIG. 17 is a side view exemplarily showing another operating state of the aerosol-generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 15A.
FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the aerosol-generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 17 from another angle.
19 is a top view of some components of the aerosol-generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 18.
20 is a perspective view of the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 17 from another angle.
FIG. 21 is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of some components of the aerosol-generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 16.
FIG. 22 is an enlarged view illustrating a flow of air by enlarging a part of the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 21.
FIG. 23 is an enlarged view of a portion of the aerosol-generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 22.
24 is an enlarged side sectional view showing a part of an aerosol generating device according to yet another embodiment.
25 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view of a portion of an aerosol-generating device according to yet another embodiment.
26 is an enlarged side sectional view showing a part of an aerosol generating device according to still another embodiment.
27 is an enlarged side sectional view showing a part of an aerosol generating device according to another embodiment.
28 is a perspective view exemplarily showing an operating state of an aerosol generating device according to yet another embodiment.
FIG. 29 is a perspective view illustrating an operating state in which some components are removed in the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 28.
FIG. 30 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating some components of the aerosol generating device illustrated in FIG. 29.
FIG. 31 is a perspective view illustrating an operating state in which some components are separated in the aerosol generating device illustrated in FIG. 28.
32 is a bottom perspective view of some components of the aerosol-generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 29.
33 is an explanatory diagram showing an operating state when some of the components illustrated in FIG. 32 are used.

The terminology used in the embodiments was selected as widely used as possible terms in consideration of functions in the present invention, but may vary according to the intention or precedent of a person skilled in the art, the emergence of new technologies, and the like. In addition, in certain cases, there is also a term arbitrarily selected by the applicant, in which case the meaning will be described in detail in the description of the invention. Therefore, the terms used in the present invention should be defined based on the meanings of the terms and the contents throughout the present invention, rather than the names of the simple terms.

When any part of the specification is to "include" any component, this means that it may further include other components, except to exclude other components unless otherwise stated. In addition, the terms “… unit”, “… module”, etc. described in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be implemented by hardware or software or a combination of hardware and software.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art may easily implement the present invention. As those skilled in the art would realize, the described embodiments may be modified in various different ways, all without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described embodiments of the present invention;

1 is a configuration diagram showing an example of an aerosol generating device.

Referring to FIG. 1, an aerosol generating device 1 (hereinafter referred to as a holder) includes a battery 110, a controller 120, and a heater 130. In addition, the holder 1 includes an inner space formed by the case 140. A cigarette may be inserted into the inner space of the holder 1.

The holder 1 shown in FIG. 1 shows only the components related to this embodiment. Therefore, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the general purpose components other than the components shown in FIG. 1 may be further included in the holder 1.

When the cigarette is inserted into the holder 1, the holder 1 heats the heater 130. The aerosol generating material in the cigarette is raised in temperature by the heated heater 130, thereby producing an aerosol. The resulting aerosol is delivered to the user through the filter of the cigarette. However, even when a cigarette is not inserted into the holder 1, the holder 1 may heat the heater 130.

The case 140 may be separated from the holder 1. For example, as the user rotates the case 140 clockwise or counterclockwise, the case 140 can be detached from the holder 1.

In addition, the diameter of the hole formed by the end 141 of the case 140 may be made smaller than the diameter of the space formed by the case 140 and the heater 130, in this case is inserted into the holder (1) Can serve as a guide to cigarettes.

The battery 110 supplies the power used to operate the holder 1. For example, the battery 110 may supply power so that the heater 130 may be heated, and may supply power necessary for the control unit 120 to operate. In addition, the battery 110 may supply power required to operate a display, a sensor, a motor, etc. installed in the holder 1.

The battery 110 may be a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO 4) battery, but is not limited to the example described above. For example, the battery 110 may correspond to a lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO 2) battery, a lithium titanate battery, or the like.

In addition, the battery 110 may have a cylindrical shape having a diameter of 10 mm and a length of 37 mm, but is not limited thereto. The capacity of the battery 110 may be 120 mAh or more, and may be a rechargeable battery or a disposable battery. For example, when the battery 110 can be charged, the charge rate (C-rate) of the battery 110 may be 10C, the discharge rate (C-rate) may be 16C to 20C, but is not limited thereto. In addition, for stable use, the battery 110 may be manufactured so that more than 80% of the total capacity may be secured even when charging / discharging is performed 8000 times.

Here, whether the battery 110 is fully charged or completely discharged may be determined by how much the power stored in the battery 110 is compared with the total capacity of the battery 110. For example, when the power stored in the battery 110 is 95% or more of the total capacity, it may be determined that the battery 110 is fully charged. In addition, when the power stored in the battery 110 is 10% or less of the total capacity, it may be determined that the battery 110 is completely discharged. However, the criterion for determining whether the battery 110 is fully charged or completely discharged is not limited to the above-described example.

The heater 130 is heated by the power supplied from the battery 110. When the cigarette is inserted into the holder 1, the heater 130 is located inside the cigarette. Thus, the heated heater 130 may raise the temperature of the aerosol generating material in the cigarette.

The heater 130 may have a shape in which a cylinder and a cone are combined. The diameter of the heater 130 may be adopted a suitable size in the range of 2mm to 3mm. Preferably, the heater 130 may be manufactured to have a diameter of 2.15 mm, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the length of the heater 130 may be adopted a suitable size in the range of 20mm to 30mm. Preferably, the heater 130 may be manufactured to have a length of 19 mm, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the end 131 of the heater 130 may be finished at an acute angle, but is not limited thereto. In other words, the heater 130 may be applied without limitation as long as the heater 130 may be inserted into the cigarette. In addition, only a part of the heater 130 may be heated. For example, assuming that the length of the heater 130 is 19 mm, only 12 mm from the end 131 of the heater 130 may be heated, and the remaining portion of the heater 130 may not be heated.

The heater 130 may be an electric resistance heater. For example, the heater 130 may include an electrically conductive track, and the heater 130 may be heated as a current flows in the electrically conductive track.

For stable use, the heater 130 may be supplied with power in accordance with the specifications of 3.2 V, 2.4 A, 8 W, but is not limited thereto. For example, when electric power is supplied to the heater 130, the surface temperature of the heater 130 may rise to 400 ° C. or more. The surface temperature of the heater 130 may rise to about 350 ° C. before exceeding 15 seconds from when power is supplied to the heater 130.

Holder 1 may be provided with a separate temperature sensor. Alternatively, the temperature sensor may not be provided in the holder 1, and the heater 130 may serve as the temperature sensor. Alternatively, the heater 130 of the holder 1 may serve as a temperature sensor, and at the same time, a separate temperature sensor may be further included in the holder 1. In order for the heater 130 to function as a temperature sensor, the heater 130 may include at least one electrically conductive track for heat generation and temperature sensing. In addition, the heater 130 may separately include a second electrically conductive track for temperature sensing in addition to the first electrically conductive track for heat generation.

For example, if the voltage across the second electrically conductive track and the current flowing through the second electrically conductive track are measured, the resistance R can be determined. At this time, the temperature T of the second electrically conductive track may be determined by Equation 1 below.

In Equation 1, R denotes a current resistance value of the second electrically conductive track, R ₀ denotes a resistance value at a temperature T ₀ (eg, 0 ° C.), and α denotes a value of the second electrically conductive track. Means the temperature coefficient of resistance. The conductive material (eg metal) has a unique resistance temperature coefficient, so α may be predetermined according to the conductive material constituting the second electrically conductive track. Therefore, when the resistance R of the second electrically conductive track is determined, the temperature T of the second electrically conductive track can be calculated by Equation 1 above.

Heater 130 may be comprised of at least one electrically conductive track (a first electrically conductive track and a second electrically conductive track). For example, the heater 130 may be composed of two first electrically conductive tracks and one or two second electrically conductive tracks, but is not limited thereto.

The electrically conductive track comprises an electrically resistive material. As one example, the electrically conductive track can be made of a metallic material. As another example, the electrically conductive track can be made of an electrically conductive ceramic material, carbon, a metal alloy or a composite of ceramic material and metal.

In addition, the holder 1 may include both an electrically conductive track and a temperature sensing sensor serving as a temperature sensing sensor.

The controller 120 controls the overall operation of the holder 1. Specifically, the controller 120 controls the operation of not only the battery 110 and the heater 130, but also other components included in the holder 1. In addition, the controller 120 may determine whether the holder 1 is in an operable state by checking a state of each of the components of the holder 1.

The controller 120 includes at least one processor. The processor may be implemented as an array of multiple logic gates, or may be implemented as a combination of a general purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program that may be executed on the microprocessor. In addition, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present embodiment may be implemented in other forms of hardware.

For example, the controller 120 may control the operation of the heater 130. The controller 120 may control the amount of power supplied to the heater 130 and the time at which power is supplied so that the heater 130 may be heated to a predetermined temperature or maintain an appropriate temperature. In addition, the controller 120 may check the state of the battery 110 (for example, the remaining amount of the battery 110) and generate a notification signal if necessary.

In addition, the controller 120 may check the presence or absence of the puff and the strength of the puff, and count the number of puffs. In addition, the controller 120 may continuously check the time that the holder 1 is operating. In addition, the controller 120 determines whether the cradle 2 to be described later is coupled with the holder 1, and controls the operation of the holder 1 according to the coupling or detachment of the cradle 2 and the holder 1. Can be.

Meanwhile, the holder 1 may further include general components in addition to the battery 110, the controller 120, and the heater 130.

For example, the holder 1 may include a display capable of outputting visual information or a motor for outputting tactile information. As an example, when a display is included in the holder 1, the controller 120 may display information about the state of the holder 1 (for example, whether the holder may be used), a heater (eg, a user) through the display. Information on the battery 110 (eg, preheating start, preheating progress, preheating completion, etc.), information related to the battery 110 (eg, remaining capacity of the battery 110, availability, etc.), holder 1 Information related to the resetting of the holder (for example, reset timing, reset progress, reset completion, etc.), information related to cleaning of the holder 1 (for example, cleaning timing, cleaning necessity, cleaning progress, cleaning completion, etc.), Information related to the charging of the holder 1 (e.g., charging required, charging progressed, charging completed, etc.), information related to the puff (e.g., puff count, puff end notice, etc.) or safety related information (e.g. For example, the use time elapsed) can be delivered. As another example, when a motor is included in the holder 1, the controller 120 may generate the vibration signal using the motor, thereby transferring the above-described information to the user.

In addition, the holder 1 may comprise a terminal coupled with at least one input device (eg a button) and / or the cradle 2 through which the user can control the function of the holder 1. For example, the user can execute various functions using the input device of the holder 1. Multiple functions of the holder 1 by adjusting the number of times the user presses the input device (for example, once, twice, etc.) or the time for holding the input device (for example, 0.1 seconds, 0.2 seconds, etc.) You can execute any of these functions. As the user operates the input device, the holder 1 has a function of preheating the heater 130, a function of adjusting the temperature of the heater 130, a function of cleaning a space where a cigarette is inserted, and a holder 1 of the holder 1. A function of checking whether it is in an operable state, a function of displaying a residual amount (available power) of the battery 110, a reset function of the holder 1, and the like may be performed. However, the function of the holder 1 is not limited to the examples described above.

For example, the holder 1 may clean the space where the cigarette is inserted by controlling the heater 130 as follows. For example, the holder 1 can clean the space where the cigarette is inserted by heating the heater 130 to a sufficiently high temperature. Here, a sufficiently high temperature means a temperature suitable for cleaning the space where the cigarette is inserted. For example, the holder 1 may heat the heater 130 to the highest of a temperature range in which an aerosol can be generated in the inserted cigarette and a temperature range in which the heater 130 is preheated, but is not limited thereto. .

In addition, the holder 1 may maintain the temperature of the heater 130 at a sufficiently high temperature for a predetermined time period. Here, the predetermined time period means a time period sufficient to clean the space where the cigarette is inserted. For example, the holder 1 may maintain the temperature of the heated heater 130 for an appropriate time of 10 seconds to 10 minutes, but is not limited thereto. Preferably, the holder 1 may maintain the temperature of the heated heater 130 for a suitable time period selected within the range of 20 seconds to 1 minute. Also, preferably, the holder 1 may maintain the temperature of the heated heater 130 for a suitable time period selected within the range of 20 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds.

As the holder 1 heats the heater 130 to a sufficiently high temperature and also maintains the temperature of the heated heater 130 for a predetermined time period, the surface of the heater 130 and / or the space into which the cigarette is inserted The effect of cleaning may be generated by volatilizing the substance deposited on the substrate.

In addition, the holder 1 may comprise a puff sensor, a temperature sensor and / or a cigarette insertion sensor. For example, the puff sensor may be implemented by a general pressure sensor. Alternatively, the holder 1 may detect a puff by a change in resistance of an electrically conductive track included in the heater 130 without a separate puff detection sensor. The electrically conductive track here comprises an electrically conductive track for heat generation and / or an electrically conductive track for temperature sensing. Alternatively, the holder 1 may further include a puff detecting sensor separately from detecting the puff using an electrically conductive track included in the heater 130.

The cigarette insertion sensor may be implemented by a general capacitive sensor or a resistance sensor. In addition, the holder 1 may be manufactured in a structure in which external air may be introduced / exhausted even when a cigarette is inserted.

2A and 2B are views illustrating an example of a holder in various aspects.

2A is a view showing an example in which the holder 1 is viewed from the first direction. As shown in FIG. 2A, the holder 1 may be manufactured in a cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto. The case 140 of the holder 1 may be separated by a user's operation, and a cigarette may be inserted into the end 141 of the case 140. In addition, the holder 1 may include a button 150 for allowing a user to control the holder 1 and a display 160 for outputting an image.

2B is a view showing an example in which the holder 1 is viewed from the second direction. The holder 1 may include a terminal 170 coupled with the cradle 2. When the terminal 170 of the holder 1 is coupled with the terminal 260 of the cradle 2, the battery 110 of the holder 1 is charged by the power supplied by the battery 210 of the cradle 2. Can be. In addition, the holder 1 may be operated by the power supplied by the battery 210 of the cradle 2 through the terminal 170 and the terminal 260, and communication between the holder 1 and the cradle 2 is performed. (Transmission and reception of signals) is possible. For example, the terminal 170 may be composed of three or four micro pins, but is not limited thereto.

3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a cradle.

Referring to FIG. 3, the cradle 2 includes a battery 210 and a controller 220. The cradle 2 also includes an interior space 230 into which the holder 1 can be inserted. For example, the interior space 230 may be formed at one side of the cradle 2. Thus, even if the cradle 2 does not include a separate lid, the holder 1 can be inserted into and secured to the cradle 2.

The cradle 2 shown in FIG. 3 shows only the components related to this embodiment. Accordingly, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the general purpose components other than the components shown in FIG. 3 may be further included in the cradle 2.

The battery 210 supplies the power used to operate the cradle 2. In addition, the battery 210 may supply power for charging the battery 110 of the holder 1. For example, when the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2 and the terminal 170 of the holder 1 and the terminal 260 of the cradle 2 are coupled, the battery 210 of the cradle 2 Power may be supplied to the battery 110 of the holder 1.

In addition, when the holder 1 and the cradle 2 are coupled, the battery 210 may supply power used to operate the holder 1. For example, when the terminal 170 of the holder 1 and the terminal 260 of the cradle 2 are coupled, the holder 1 may be cradled whether or not the battery 110 of the holder 1 is discharged. It can operate using the power supplied by the battery 210 of (2).

For example, the battery 210 may be a lithium ion battery, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the capacity of the battery 210 may be larger than that of the battery 110, for example, the capacity of the battery 210 may be 3000 mAh or more, except that the capacity of the battery 210 is described in the above-described example. It is not limited.

The controller 220 generally controls the operation of the cradle 2. The controller 220 may control the operation of all the components of the cradle 2. In addition, the controller 220 may determine whether the holder 1 and the cradle 2 are coupled, and control the operation of the cradle 2 according to the coupling or detachment of the cradle 2 and the holder 1.

For example, when the holder 1 and the cradle 2 are coupled, the controller 220 supplies power of the battery 210 to the holder 1 to charge the battery 110 or to heat the heater 130. You can. Therefore, even when the remaining amount of the battery 110 is small, the user can continuously smoke by combining the holder 1 and the cradle 2.

The controller 220 includes at least one processor. The processor may be implemented as an array of multiple logic gates, or may be implemented as a combination of a general purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program that may be executed on the microprocessor. In addition, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present embodiment may be implemented in other forms of hardware.

Meanwhile, the cradle 2 may further include general components in addition to the battery 210 and the controller 220. For example, the cradle 2 may include a display capable of outputting visual information. For example, if the cradle 2 includes a display, the controller 220 generates a signal to be displayed on the display, thereby providing the user with a battery 220 (eg, remaining capacity of the battery 220, available for use). Information related to whether the cradle 2 is reset (e.g., reset timing, reset progress, reset completion, etc.), cleaning of the holder 1 (e.g., cleaning timing, cleaning needs, cleaning) Information related to progress, cleaning completion, etc., and information related to charging of the cradle 2 (for example, charging needs, charging progress, charging completion, etc.) may be transmitted.

In addition, the cradle 2 may include at least one input device (e.g., a button) that allows a user to control the function of the cradle 2, a terminal 260 that engages the holder 1 and / or a battery 210. ) May include an interface (eg, a USB port) for charging.

For example, the user can execute various functions using the input device of the cradle 2. By adjusting the number of times the user presses the input device or the time the user presses the input device, it is possible to execute a desired function among the plurality of functions of the cradle 2. As the user operates the input device, the cradle 2 has the function of preheating the heater 130 of the holder 1, the function of adjusting the temperature of the heater 130 of the holder 1, within the holder 1. A function of cleaning the space where the cigarette is inserted, a function of checking whether the cradle 2 is in an operable state, a function of displaying the remaining amount (power available) of the battery 210 of the cradle 2, and a reset of the cradle 2 Functions and the like can be performed. However, the function of the cradle 2 is not limited to the examples described above.

4A and 4B show examples of cradles in various aspects.

4A shows an example of the cradle 2 viewed from the first direction. On one side of the cradle 2 there is a space 230 into which the holder 1 can be inserted. Further, even if the cradle 2 does not include a separate fixing means such as a lid, the holder 1 can be inserted into and secured to the cradle 2. In addition, the cradle 2 may include a button 240 for allowing a user to control the cradle 2 and a display 250 for outputting an image.

4B is a view showing an example of the cradle 2 viewed from the second direction. The cradle 2 may include a terminal 260 coupled with the holder 1 inserted therein. When the terminal 260 is coupled to the terminal 170 of the holder 1, the battery 110 of the holder 1 may be charged by the power supplied by the battery 210 of the cradle 2. In addition, through the terminal 170 and the terminal 260, the holder 1 may be operated by the power supplied by the battery 210 of the cradle 2, the signal between the holder 1 and the cradle 2 Sending and receiving of is possible. For example, the terminal 260 may be composed of four micro pins, but is not limited thereto.

As described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4B, the holder 1 may be inserted into the interior space 230 of the cradle 2. In addition, the holder 1 may be fully inserted into the cradle 2 or may be tilted in the state of being inserted into the cradle 2. Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 5-7B, examples in which the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2 will be described.

5 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a holder is inserted into a cradle.

Referring to FIG. 5, an example in which the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2 is illustrated. Since the space 230 in which the holder 1 is to be inserted is present at one side of the cradle 2, the inserted holder 1 may not be exposed to the outside by the other sides of the cradle 2. Thus, the cradle 2 may not include another configuration (eg a lid) for not exposing the holder 1 to the outside.

The cradle 2 may include at least one fastening member 271, 272 to increase the fastening strength with the holder 1. In addition, the holder 1 may also include at least one binding member 181. Here, the binding members 181, 271, and 272 may be magnets, but are not limited thereto. In FIG. 5, for convenience of description, although the holder 1 includes one fastening member 181 and the cradle 2 includes two fastening members 271 and 272, the fastening member The number of (181, 271, 272) is not limited to this.

The holder 1 may include a binding member 181 in a first position, and the cradle 2 may include binding members 271 and 272 in a second position and a third position, respectively. In this case, the first position and the third position may be positions facing each other when the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2.

As the fastening members 181, 271, 272 are included in the holder 1 and the cradle 2, even if the holder 1 is inserted into one side of the cradle 2, the holder 1 and the cradle 2 are secured. The binding can be stronger. In other words, as the holder 1 and the cradle 2 further include the fastening members 181, 271, and 272 in addition to the terminals 170 and 260, the holder 1 and the cradle 2 may be more strongly bound. have. Thus, even if the cradle 2 does not have a separate configuration (eg a lid), the inserted holder 1 may not be easily separated from the cradle 2.

In addition, when it is determined that the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2 by the terminals 170 and 260 and / or the fastening members 181, 271 and 272, the control unit 220 controls the battery 210. The battery 110 of the holder 1 may be charged using electric power.

6 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the holder is tilted in a state where the holder is inserted into the cradle.

Referring to FIG. 6, the holder 1 is tilted inside the cradle 2. Here, tilt means that the holder 1 is inclined at an angle with the holder 1 inserted in the cradle 2.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the holder 1 is fully inserted into the cradle 2, the user cannot smoke. In other words, when the holder 1 is fully inserted into the cradle 2, no cigarette can be inserted into the holder 1. Thus, the user cannot smoke while the holder 1 is fully inserted into the cradle 2.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the holder 1 is tilted, the end 141 of the holder 1 is exposed to the outside. Accordingly, the user may insert a cigarette into the end 141 and inhale (smoke) the generated aerosol. The tilt angle [theta] can be secured at a sufficient angle so that when the cigarette is inserted into the distal end 141 of the holder 1, the cigarette is not bent or damaged. For example, the holder 1 may be tilted at a minimum angle greater than or greater than the entire cigarette insertion hole included in the distal end 141 is exposed to the outside. For example, the range of the tilt angle θ may be greater than 0 ms and less than 180 degrees, and preferably 5 degrees or more and 90 degrees or less. More preferably, the tilt angle (θ) is in the range of 5 ° to 20 °, 5 ° to 30 °, 5 ° to 40 °, 5 ° to 50 °, or 5 ° to 60 °. Can be. More preferably, the tilt angle θ can be 10 μs.

In addition, even when the holder 1 is tilted, the terminal 170 of the holder 1 and the terminal 260 of the cradle 2 are coupled to each other. Accordingly, the heater 130 of the holder 1 may be heated by the power supplied by the battery 210 of the cradle 2. Thus, even when the remaining amount of battery 110 in holder 1 is low or absent, holder 1 may generate aerosol using battery 210 of cradle 2.

6 shows an example in which the holder 1 comprises one fastening member 182 and the cradle 2 includes two fastening members 273, 274. For example, the positions of each of the binding members 182, 273, and 274 are as described above with reference to FIG. 5. If the binding members 182, 273, and 274 are magnets, the magnet strength of the binding member 274 may be greater than the magnet strength of the binding member 273. Therefore, even when the holder 1 is tilted, by the binding member 182 and the binding member 274, the holder 1 may not be completely separated from the cradle 2.

In addition, when it is determined that the holder 1 is tilted by the terminals 170 and 260 and / or the fastening members 182, 273 and 274, the controller 220 uses the power of the battery 210 to control the holder. The heater 130 of (1) may be heated or the battery 110 may be charged.

7A-7B illustrate examples in which a holder is inserted into a cradle.

7A shows an example in which the holder 1 is fully inserted into the cradle 2. When the holder 1 is fully inserted into the cradle 2, the inner space 230 of the cradle 2 may be sufficiently secured in order to minimize the user's contact with the holder 1. When the holder 1 is fully inserted into the cradle 2, the controller 220 supplies power of the battery 210 to the holder 1 so that the battery 110 of the holder 1 can be charged.

7B shows an example in which the holder 1 is tilted with the cradle 2 inserted. When the holder 1 is tilted, the control unit 220 supplies the power of the battery 210 so that the battery 110 of the holder 1 may be charged or the heater 130 of the holder 1 may be heated. It supplies to (1).

8 is a flowchart illustrating an example in which the holder and the cradle operate.

The method of producing the aerosol shown in FIG. 8 consists of steps which are processed in time series in the holder 1 shown in FIG. 1 or the cradle 2 shown in FIG. Therefore, even if omitted below, it can be seen that the contents described above with respect to the holder 1 shown in FIG. 1 and the cradle 2 shown in FIG. 3 also apply to the method of FIG. 8.

In step 810, the holder 1 determines whether it is inserted into the cradle 2. For example, the control unit 120 may be configured according to whether the holders 1 and the cradle 2 have terminals 170 and 260 connected to each other and / or the binding members 181, 271 and 272 operate. It may be determined whether 1) is inserted into the cradle 2.

When the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2, the process proceeds to step 820, and when the holder 1 is separated from the cradle 2, the process proceeds to step 830.

In operation 820, the cradle 2 determines whether the holder 1 is tilted. For example, the control unit 220 may determine whether the holder 1 and the cradle 2 have terminals 170 and 260 connected to each other and / or whether the binding members 182, 273 and 274 operate. It is possible to determine whether 1) is tilted.

In operation 820, the cradle 2 determines whether the holder 1 is tilted, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In other words, whether the holder 1 is tilted may be determined by the controller 120 of the holder 1.

If the holder 1 is tilted, the process proceeds to step 840, and if the holder 1 is not tilted (ie, the holder 1 is fully inserted into the cradle 2), the process proceeds to step 870.

In operation 830, the holder 1 determines whether the use condition of the holder 1 is satisfied. For example, the controller 120 may determine whether the use condition is satisfied by checking whether the remaining amount of the battery 110 and other components of the holder 1 can operate normally.

If the use condition of the holder 1 is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 840, otherwise, the procedure ends.

In step 840, the holder 1 informs the user that it is available. For example, the controller 120 may output an image indicating that it is usable for the display of the holder 1 or generate a vibration signal by controlling a motor of the holder 1.

In step 850, the heater 130 is heated. As an example, when the holder 1 is separated from the cradle 2, the heater 130 may be heated by the power of the battery 110 of the holder 1. As another example, when the holder 1 is tilted, the heater 130 may be heated by the power of the battery 210 of the cradle 2.

The control unit 120 of the holder 1 or the control unit 220 of the cradle 2 checks the temperature of the heater 130 in real time to supply the amount of power supplied to the heater 130 and the power to the heater 130. You can adjust the time it takes. For example, the controllers 120 and 220 may check the temperature of the heater 130 in real time through a temperature sensor included in the holder 1 or an electrically conductive track of the heater 130.

In step 860, the holder 1 performs an aerosol generating mechanism. For example, the controllers 120 and 220 check the temperature of the heater 130 that changes as the user performs a puff to adjust the amount of power supplied to the heater 130 or to supply power to the heater 130. You can stop. In addition, the controllers 120 and 220 may count the number of puffs of the user, and may output information indicating that the holder needs cleaning when a certain number of puffs (for example, 1500 times) is reached.

In step 870, the cradle 2 performs charging of the holder 1. For example, the controller 220 may charge the holder 1 by supplying power of the battery 210 of the cradle 2 to the battery 110 of the holder 1.

Meanwhile, the controllers 120 and 220 may stop the operation of the holder 1 according to the number of puffs of the user or the operation time of the holder 1. Hereinafter, an example in which the controllers 120 and 220 stop the operation of the holder 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 9.

9 is a flowchart for explaining another example in which the holder operates.

The method of producing the aerosol shown in FIG. 9 consists of the steps processed in time series in the holder 1 shown in FIG. 1 and the cradle 2 shown in FIG. 3. Therefore, even if omitted below, it can be seen that the above description of the holder 1 shown in FIG. 1 or the cradle 2 shown in FIG. 3 also applies to the method of FIG. 9.

In operation 910, the controller 120 or 220 determines whether the user is puffed. For example, the controllers 120 and 220 may determine whether the user puffs through the puff detection sensor included in the holder 1. Alternatively, the controllers 120 and 220 may determine whether the user puffs using the resistance change of the electrically conductive track included in the heater 130. The electrically conductive track here comprises an electrically conductive track for heat generation and / or an electrically conductive track for temperature sensing. Alternatively, the controllers 120 and 220 may determine whether the user puffs using both the resistance change of the electrically conductive track and the puff detection sensor included in the heater 130.

In step 920, an aerosol is generated according to the puff of the user. As described above with reference to FIG. 8, the controllers 120 and 220 may adjust the power supplied to the heater 130 according to the user's puff and the temperature of the heater 130. Also, the controllers 120 and 220 count the number of puffs of the user.

In operation 930, the controllers 120 and 220 determine whether the number of puffs of the user is greater than or equal to the number of puffs. For example, assuming that the number of puffs is set to 14 times, the controllers 120 and 220 determine whether the counted number of puffs is 14 or more times. However, the puff limit is not limited to 14 times. For example, the puff limit number may be set to an appropriate number of 10 to 16 times.

Meanwhile, when the number of puffs of the user is close to the number of puffs (for example, when the number of puffs of the user is 12 times), the controllers 120 and 220 may output a warning signal through a display or a vibration motor.

If the number of puffs of the user is greater than or equal to the puff limit, the process proceeds to step 950. If the number of puffs of the user is less than the puff limit, the process proceeds to step 940.

In operation 940, the control unit 120 or 220 determines whether the operation time of the holder 1 is greater than or equal to the operation time limit. Herein, the time when the holder 1 is operated means the time accumulated from the time when the holder starts operation to the present time. For example, assuming that the operation time limit is set to 10 minutes, the controllers 120 and 220 determine whether the holder 1 is operating for 10 minutes or more.

On the other hand, when the operation time of the holder 1 is close to the operation time limit (for example, when the holder 1 is operating for 8 minutes), the controllers 120 and 220 control the warning signal through the display or the vibration motor. You can output

If the holder 1 is operating longer than the operation time limit, the process proceeds to step 950. If the holder 1 has an operation time less than the operation time limit, the process proceeds to step 920.

In operation 950, the controllers 120 and 220 forcibly terminate the operation of the holder. In other words, the controllers 120 and 220 stop the aerosol generation mechanism of the holder. For example, the controllers 120 and 220 may forcibly terminate the operation of the holder by cutting off the power supplied to the heater 130.

10 is a flowchart for explaining an example in which the cradle operates.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 10 consists of steps that are processed in time series in the cradle 2 shown in FIG. Therefore, even if omitted below, it can be seen that the above description of the cradle 2 shown in FIG. 3 also applies to the flowchart of FIG. 10.

Although not shown in FIG. 10, the operation of the cradle 2 to be described below may be performed regardless of whether the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2.

In operation 1010, the controller 220 of the cradle 2 determines whether the button 240 is pressed. If the button 240 is pressed, the process proceeds to step 1020, and if the button 240 is not pressed, the process proceeds to step 1030.

In step 1020, the cradle 2 displays the state of the battery. For example, the controller 220 may output information on the current state (eg, remaining amount) of the battery 210 to the display 250.

In operation 1030, the controller 220 of the cradle 2 determines whether a cable is connected to the cradle 2. For example, the controller 220 determines whether a cable is connected to an interface (eg, a USB port) included in the cradle 2. If the cable is connected to the cradle (2), the process proceeds to step 1040, otherwise the procedure is terminated.

In operation 1040, the cradle 2 performs a charging operation. For example, the cradle 2 charges the battery 210 using power supplied through the connected cable.

As described above with reference to FIG. 1, a cigarette may be inserted into the holder 1. The cigarette comprises an aerosol generating material and an aerosol is produced by the heated heater 130.

Hereinafter, an example of a cigarette that can be inserted into the holder 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13F.

11 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a cigarette is inserted into a holder.

Referring to FIG. 11, the cigarette 3 may be inserted into the holder 1 through the end 141 of the case 140. When the cigarette 3 is inserted, the heater 130 is located inside the cigarette 3. Accordingly, the aerosol generating material of the cigarette 3 is heated by the heated heater 130, thereby producing an aerosol.

The cigarette 3 may be similar to a general combustion cigarette. For example, the cigarette 3 may be divided into a first portion 310 including an aerosol generating material and a second portion 320 including a filter and the like. Meanwhile, the cigarette 3 according to an embodiment may include an aerosol generating material in the second portion 320. For example, an aerosol generating material in the form of granules or capsules may be inserted into the second portion 320.

The entirety of the first portion 310 may be inserted into the holder 1, and the second portion 320 may be exposed to the outside. Alternatively, only a part of the first part 310 may be inserted into the holder 1, or a part of the first part 310 and the second part 320 may be inserted.

The user may inhale the aerosol in the door state by mouth of the second portion 320. At this time, the aerosol is generated by the external air passing through the first portion 310, the generated aerosol is passed through the second portion to the user's mouth.

The outside air may be introduced 1120 through at least one air passage formed in the holder 1. For example, the opening and closing of the air passage formed in the holder 1 and / or the size of the air passage may be adjusted by the user. Accordingly, the atomization amount, smoking feeling, etc. can be adjusted by the user.

Alternatively, the outside air may be introduced 1110 through at least one hole formed in the surface of the cigarette 3.

12A and 12B are diagrams illustrating an example of a cigarette.

12A and 12B, the cigarette 3 includes a tobacco rod 310, a first filter segment 321, a cooling structure 322, and a second filter segment 323. The first portion 310 described above with reference to FIG. 11 includes a tobacco rod 310, and the second portion 320 includes a first filter segment 321, a cooling structure 322, and a second filter segment 323. ).

Referring to FIG. 12A, the cigarette 3 may be wrapped by a total of five wrappers 341, 342, 343, 344, and 345. Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 12B, the cigarette 3 may be packed by a total of six wrappers 341, 342, 343, 344, 346, and 347. The tobacco rod 310 is wrapped by a first wrapper 341, and the first filter segment 321 is packed by a second wrapper 342. In addition, the cooling structure 322 is wrapped by a third wrapper 343, and the second filter segment 323 is wrapped by a fourth wrapper 344.

The fifth wrapper 345 of FIG. 12A may be surrounded around the first wrapper 341, the second wrapper 342, the third wrapper 343, and the fourth wrapper 344. In other words, the entire cigarette 3 may be double-packed by the fifth wrapper 345.

Meanwhile, the sixth wrapper 346 of FIG. 12B may be surrounded by the first wrapper 341, the second wrapper 342, and the third wrapper 343. In other words, the tobacco rod 310, the first filter segment 321 and the cooling structure 322 of the cigarette 3 may be double packed by a sixth wrapper. In addition, the seventh wrapper 347 of FIG. 12B may surround at least a portion of the third wrapper 343 and an outer portion of the fourth wrapper 344. In other words, at least a portion of the cooling structure 322 of the cigarette 3 and the second filter segment 323 may be repackaged by the seventh wrapper 347.

The first wrapper 341 and the second wrapper 342 may be made of a general filter wrap. For example, the first wrapper 341 and the second wrapper 342 may be porous wrappers or nonporous wrappers. In addition, the first wrapper 341 and the second wrapper 342 may be made of paper and aluminum laminated packaging material having oil resistance.

The third wrapper 343 may be made of hard wrapper. For example, the basis weight of the third wrapper 343 may be 90 g / m ² , but is not limited thereto.

The fourth wrapper 344 may be made of oil resistant hard wrapper. For example, the basis weight of the fourth wrapper 344 is 92g / m ² , the thickness may be 125um, but is not limited thereto.

The fifth wrapper 345, the sixth wrapper 346, and the seventh wrapper 347 may be made of sterile paper (MFW). Here, sterile paper (MFW) refers to a paper that is specially manufactured so that tensile strength, water resistance, smoothness, etc. are enhanced than ordinary paper. For example, the basis weight of the fifth wrapper 345, the sixth wrapper 346, and the seventh wrapper 347 may be 60 g / m ² , and the thickness may be 67 um, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the tensile strength of the fifth wrapper 345, the sixth wrapper 346, and the seventh wrapper 347 may be within a range of 8 kgf / 15 mm to 11 kgf / 15 mm on a dry basis, and 1.0 kgf / 15 mm on a wet basis. It is not limited.

The fifth wrapper 345, the sixth wrapper 346, and the seventh wrapper 347 may be embedded with a predetermined material. Here, silicon may be used as an example of the predetermined material, but is not limited thereto. For example, silicon has characteristics such as heat resistance with little change with temperature, oxidation resistance without oxidation, resistance to various chemicals, water repellency for water, or electrical insulation. However, the material having the above-described characteristics may be applied (or coated) to the fifth wrapper 345, the sixth wrapper 346, and the seventh wrapper 347 without limitation.

The fifth wrapper 345, the sixth wrapper 346, and the seventh wrapper 347 may prevent the cigarette 3 from burning. For example, when the tobacco rod 310 is heated by the heater 130, there is a possibility that the cigarette 3 is burned. Specifically, when the temperature rises above the ignition point of any one of the materials included in the tobacco rod 310, the cigarette 3 may be burned. Even in this case, since the fifth wrapper 345, the sixth wrapper 346, and the seventh wrapper 347 include a non-combustible material, the phenomenon in which the cigarette 3 is burned can be prevented.

In addition, the fifth wrapper 345, the sixth wrapper 346, and the seventh wrapper 347 may prevent the holder 1 from being contaminated by the materials generated from the cigarette 3. By the puff of the user, liquid substances can be produced in the cigarette 3. For example, the aerosol produced in the cigarette 3 is cooled by the outside air, whereby liquid substances (eg moisture) can be produced. As the fifth wrapper 345, the sixth wrapper 346, and the seventh wrapper 347 wrap the tobacco rod 310 and / or the first filter segment 321, the liquid produced in the cigarette 3. The substances can be prevented from leaking out of the cigarette 3. Therefore, the phenomenon in which the case 140 of the holder 1 or the like is contaminated by the liquid substances generated in the cigarette 3 can be prevented.

The diameter of the cigarette 3 is within the range of 5mm to 9mm, the length may be about 48mm, but is not limited thereto. Preferably, the diameter of the cigarette 3 may be 7.2 mm, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the length of the tobacco rod 310 is about 12mm, the length of the first filter segment 321 is about 10mm, the length of the cooling structure 322 is about 14mm, the length of the second filter segment 323 is about 12mm But it is not limited thereto.

The structure of the cigarette 3 shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B is merely an example, and some configurations may be omitted. For example, the cigarette 3 may not include one or more of the first filter segment 321, the cooling structure 322, and the second filter segment 323.

Tobacco rod 310 includes an aerosol generating material. For example, the aerosol generating material may include at least one of glycerin, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol and oleyl alcohol.

In addition, tobacco rod 310 may contain other additive materials, such as flavoring agents, wetting agents, and / or organic acids. For example, the flavoring agent is licorice, sucrose, fructose syrup, isosweet, cocoa, lavender, cinnamon, cardamom, celery, fenugreek, cascarilla, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, honey essence, rose oil, Vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, mint oil, cinnamon, caraway, cognac, jasmine, chamomile, menthol, cinnamon, ylang-ylang, sage, spearmint, ginger, coriander or coffee and the like. Wetting agents may also include glycerin or propylene glycol and the like.

As an example, the tobacco rod 310 may be filled with tobacco sheaths. Here, tobacco sheaths can be produced by cutting the tobacco sheet finely.

In order for the wide tobacco sheet to be filled in the tobacco rod 310 in a narrow space, a special process is additionally required for the tobacco sheet to be easily folded. Thus, as compared to filling the tobacco rod 310 with tobacco sheets, it is easier to fill the tobacco rod 310 with tobacco sheaths, and the productivity and efficiency of the process of producing the tobacco rod 310 may be higher. have.

As another example, the tobacco rod 310 may be filled with a plurality of tobacco strands in which the tobacco sheet is broken. For example, the tobacco rod 310 may be formed by combining a plurality of tobacco strands in the same direction (parallel) or randomly. Specifically, the tobacco rod 310 may be formed by combining a plurality of tobacco strands, and a plurality of longitudinal channels through which the heater 130 may be inserted or through which an aerosol may pass may be formed. At this time, depending on the size and arrangement of the tobacco strands, the longitudinal channels may be uniform or non-uniform.

For example, tobacco strands can be prepared by the following procedure. First, tobacco raw materials are ground to produce aerosol generating materials (e.g., glycerin, propylene glycol, etc.), fragrance liquids, binders (e.g., guar gum, xanthan gum, Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), etc.), water After making the slurry mixed with the back, a sheet is formed using the slurry. When making the slurry, natural pulp or cellulose may be added to modify the physical properties of the tobacco strand, and one or more binders may be mixed and used. Then, after drying the sheet, tobacco strands may be produced by cutting or slicing the dried sheet.

The tobacco raw material may be tobacco leaf chips, tobacco stems and / or tobacco fines generated during tobacco processing. The tobacco sheet may also contain other additives such as wood cellulose fibers.

5% to 40% of the aerosol generating material may be added to the slurry, and 2% to 35% of the aerosol generating material may remain in the tobacco strand finished product. Preferably, the tobacco strand finished product may have 10% to 25% residual aerosol generating material.

In addition, before the tobacco rod 310 is packaged by the first wrapper 341, a perfume liquid such as menthol or a humectant may be sprayed and added to the center of the tobacco rod 310.

Tobacco strands may be manufactured in a rectangular parallelepiped shape having a length of 0.5 mm to 2 mm, a length of 5 mm to 50 mm, and a thickness (height) of 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm, but are not limited thereto. Preferably, the tobacco strand may be made into a rectangular parallelepiped shape having a length of 0.9 mm, a length of 20 mm, and a thickness of 0.2 mm. In addition, one tobacco strand may be prepared so that the basis weight is 100g / m ² to 250g / m ² , but is not limited thereto. Preferably, the tobacco strand may be prepared such that the basis weight is 180 g / m ² .

Compared to the tobacco rod 310 being filled with a tobacco sheet, the tobacco rod 310 filled with tobacco strands may generate a greater amount of aerosol. Assuming that the same space is filled, compared to tobacco sheets, tobacco strands ensure a larger surface area. Large surface area means that the aerosol generating material has more chances of contacting the outside air. Thus, when the tobacco rod 310 is filled with tobacco strands, more aerosol may be produced than when filled with tobacco sheets.

In addition, when the cigarette 3 is separated from the holder 1, the tobacco rod 310 filled with tobacco strands can be more easily separated than that filled with the tobacco sheet. In other words, when the tobacco rod 310 is filled with tobacco strands, it can be more easily separated from the holder 1 than the tobacco rod filled with tobacco sheets.

The first filter segment 321 may be a cellulose acetate filter. For example, the first filter segment 321 may be a tube-shaped structure including a hollow therein. The length of the first filter segment 321 may be an appropriate length within the range of 4mm to 30mm, but is not limited thereto. Preferably, the length of the first filter segment 321 may be 10 mm, but is not limited thereto.

The diameter of the hollow included in the first filter segment 321 may be an appropriate diameter within the range of 3mm to 4.5mm, but is not limited thereto.

The hardness of the first filter segment 321 may be adjusted by adjusting the amount of plasticizer in the manufacture of the first filter segment 321.

In order to prevent the size of the first filter segment 321 from decreasing over time, the outer periphery of the first filter segment 321 may be manufactured to be wrapped by a wrapper. Accordingly, the first filter segment 321 can be easily combined with other configurations (eg, other filter segments).

In addition, the first filter segment 321 may be manufactured by inserting a structure such as a film or a tube of the same or different material in the interior (eg, hollow).

The first filter segment 321 may be manufactured using cellulose acetate. Accordingly, when the heater 130 is inserted, the internal material of the tobacco rod 310 may be prevented from being pushed back, and a cooling effect of the aerosol may be generated.

The cooling structure 322 cools the aerosol generated by the heater 130 heating the tobacco rod 310. Thus, the user can inhale the aerosol cooled to the appropriate temperature.

The length or diameter of the cooling structure 322 may vary depending on the shape of the cigarette 3. For example, the length of the cooling structure 322 may be appropriately employed within the range of 7mm to 20mm. Preferably, the length of the cooling structure 322 may be about 14 mm, but is not limited thereto.

The cooling structure 322 may be made of pure polylactic acid or may be made of a combination of other degradable polymers and polylactic acid. For example, the cooling structure 322 may be manufactured by extrusion or weaving of fibers. The cooling structure 322 can be fabricated in various forms to increase the surface area per unit area (ie, surface area in contact with the aerosol).

For example, the cooling structure 322 can be fabricated by weaving fibers made of polylactic acid. In this case, the fragrance liquid may be applied to the fiber made of polylactic acid. Alternatively, the cooling structure 322 may be manufactured by using a separate fiber coated with a fragrance liquid and a fiber made of polylactic acid. In addition, the polylactic acid fibers may be dyed in a predetermined color, and the cooling structure 322 may be manufactured using the dyed fibers.

Various examples of the cooling structure 322 are described below with reference to FIGS. 13A-13F.

The second filter segment 323 may also be a cellulose acetate filter. For example, the second filter segment 323 may be manufactured as a recess filter, but is not limited thereto. The length of the second filter segment 323 may be suitably employed within the range of 4 mm to 20 mm. For example, the length of the second filter segment 323 may be about 12 mm, but is not limited thereto.

In the process of manufacturing the second filter segment 323, the flavor may be produced by spraying the fragrance liquid on the second filter segment 323. Alternatively, a separate fiber coated with the fragrance liquid may be inserted into the second filter segment 323. The aerosol generated in the tobacco rod 310 is cooled as it passes through the cooling structure 322, and the cooled aerosol is delivered to the user through the second filter segment 323. Thus, when a flavor element is added to the second filter segment 323, the effect of enhancing the persistence of the flavor delivered to the user can be produced.

In addition, the second filter segment 323 may include at least one capsule 324. Here, the capsule 324 may be a structure wrapped in a coating film containing the fragrance. For example, the capsule 324 may have a spherical or cylindrical shape.

The coating of the capsule 324 may be made of gum such as agar, pectin, sodium alginate, carrageenan, gelatin or guar gum, and also form the coating of the capsule 324. A curing aid may be further used as the material to be used. Here, the calcium chloride group etc. can be used as a gelling adjuvant, for example. In addition, a plasticizer may be further used as a material for forming the film of the capsule 324. Here, glycerin and / or sorbitol may be used as the plasticizer. In addition, a coloring agent may be further used as a material for forming the film of the capsule 324.

For example, menthol, essential oil of a plant, etc. can be used as a fragrance contained in the capsule liquid. Moreover, as a solvent of the fragrance | flavor contained in a liquid content, medium chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT) can be used, for example. In addition, the content solution may contain other additives such as a dye, an emulsifier, and a thickener.

13A-13F illustrate examples of a cooling structure of a cigarette.

For example, the cooling structure shown in FIGS. 13A-13F can be fabricated using fibers produced from pure polylactic acid (PLA).

As an example, when the film (sheet) is filled to produce a cooling structure (film), the film (sheet) may be broken by an external impact. In this case, the effect of the cooling structure cooling the aerosol is reduced.

As another example, when manufacturing a cooling structure by extrusion molding or the like, as the process of cutting the structure is added, the efficiency of the process is lowered. There is also a limitation in manufacturing the cooling structure in various shapes.

By fabricating (eg, weaving) a cooling structure according to one embodiment using polylactic acid fibers, the risk that the cooling structure may be deformed or lost due to external impact may be reduced. In addition, by changing the manner of combining the fibers, it is possible to produce a cooling structure having a variety of shapes.

In addition, by making the cooling structure with the fibers, the surface area in contact with the aerosol is increased. Thus, the aerosol cooling effect of the cooling structure can be further improved.

Referring to FIG. 13A, the cooling structure 1310 may be manufactured in a cylindrical shape, and at least one air passage 1311 may be formed in a cross section of the cooling structure 1310.

Referring to FIG. 13B, the cooling structure 1320 may be manufactured as a structure in which a plurality of fibers are entangled with each other. In this case, the aerosol may flow between the fibers, and vortex may be formed according to the shape of the cooling structure 1320. The vortices formed widen the area that aerosols contact in the cooling structure 1320 and increase the time that the aerosols stay in the cooling structure 1320. Thus, the heated aerosol can be cooled effectively.

Referring to FIG. 13C, the cooling structure 1330 may be manufactured in the form of a plurality of bundles 1331.

Referring to FIG. 13D, the cooling structure 1340 may be filled with granules made of polylactic acid, vinegar or charcoal, respectively. Granules may also be prepared from a mixture of polylactic acid, vinegar and charcoal. On the other hand, the granules may further include elements capable of increasing the cooling effect of the aerosol in addition to polylactic acid, vinegar and / or char.

Referring to FIG. 13E, the cooling structure 1350 may include a first cross section 1351 and a second cross section 1351.

The first end face 1351 is in contact with the first filter segment 321 and may include a void into which an aerosol is introduced. The second end face 1352 borders the second filter segment 323 and may include voids through which aerosols may be released. For example, the first end face 1351 and the second end face 1352 may include a single pore having the same diameter, but the diameter and number of the pores included in the first end face 1351 and the second end face 1352. Is not limited thereto.

In addition, the cooling structure 1350 may include a third cross section 1353 including a plurality of voids between the first cross section 1351 and the second cross section 1352. For example, the diameters of the plurality of pores included in the third end face 1353 may be smaller than the diameters of the pores included in the first end face 1351 and the second end face 1352. In addition, the number of pores included in the third end face 1353 may be greater than the number of pores included in the first end face 1351 and the second end face 1352.

Referring to FIG. 13F, the cooling structure 1360 may include a first cross section 1361 bordering the first filter segment 321 and a second cross section 1362 bordering the second filter segment 323. . In addition, the cooling structure 1360 may include one or more tubular elements 1363. For example, tubular element 1363 may penetrate first cross section 1361 and second cross section 1362. In addition, the tubular element 1363 may be packaged in a microporous package and filled with a filler (eg, the granules described above with reference to FIG. 13D) that may increase the cooling effect of the aerosol.

According to the above, the holder can generate an aerosol by heating the cigarette. It is also possible to produce aerosols either independently of the holder or with the holder inserted into the cradle and tilted. In particular, when the holder is tilted, the heater may be heated by the power of the battery of the cradle.

The aerosol generating device 1000 according to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 14 to 33 is an example of the integrated aerosol generating device in which the receiving portion and the cradle are combined in the above-described embodiments. Accordingly, the embodiments of the receiver and the cradle described in FIGS. 1 to 11 may be applied to the aerosol generating device described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 33. Also, the cigarettes described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 13 may be inserted into the aerosol generating device 1000 described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 33, and the aerosol generating device may generate the aerosol by heating the cigarettes described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 13.

Numbers indicating components in FIGS. 14 to 33 are used independently without being associated with numbers used in FIGS. 1 to 13. Accordingly, it should be understood that the numbers indicating the components in FIGS. 1 to 13 and the numbers indicating the components in FIGS. 14 to 33 are used to indicate different components independently of each other.

14 is a side view of the aerosol generating device according to another embodiment, FIG. 15A is a perspective view of the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 14, and FIG. 15B is an operating state of the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 15A. Is a perspective view illustrating an example.

The aerosol generating apparatus 1000 according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 14, 15A, and 15B may include a case 1001 and a cover 1002. As the cover 1002 is coupled to one end of the case 1001, the cover 1002 together with the case 1001 forms an appearance of the aerosol generating device 1000.

The case 1001 forms an exterior of the aerosol generating device 1000 and functions to accommodate and protect various components in a space formed therein.

The cover 1002 and the case 1001 may be made of a plastic material that does not transfer heat well, or a metal material coated with a thermal barrier material on its surface. The cover 1002 and the case 1001 may be manufactured by, for example, injection molding, 3D printing, or assembling small parts manufactured by injection molding.

A locking device may be provided between the cover 1002 and the case 1001 to maintain the coupling state of the cover 1002 and the case 1001. The locking device may for example comprise a protrusion and a groove. By maintaining the state in which the protrusion is inserted into the groove, the cover 1002 and the case 1001 may be held in a coupled state, and the structure of the protrusion may be separated from the groove by moving the protrusion by an operation button that the user can press. May be used.

The locking device may also comprise, for example, a magnet and a metal member that is attached to the magnet. When the magnet is used for the locking device, the magnet may be installed on one of the cover 1002 and the case 1001 and a metal member may be attached to the magnet on the other, or both the cover 1002 and the case 1001 may be installed. Magnets can also be installed on the

In the aerosol generating apparatus 1000 according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 14 and 15A, the cover 1002 is not an essential configuration, and the cover 1002 may not be installed if necessary.

The upper surface of the cover 1002 coupled to the case 1001 is formed with an outer hole 1002p into which the cigarette 3 can be inserted. In addition, a rail 1003r is formed at a position adjacent to the outer hole 1002p on the upper surface of the cover 1002. The rail 1003r is provided with a door 1003 which is slidable along the upper surface of the cover 1002. The door 1003 can slide linearly along the rail 1003r.

The door 1003 moves along the rail 1003r in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 15B to allow the cigarette 3 to pass through the cover 1002 and be inserted into the case 1001 and the insertion hole ( 1004p) to the outside. The outer hole 1002p of the cover 1002 serves to expose the insertion hole 1004p of the accommodation passage 1004h that can accommodate the cigarette 3 to the outside.

When the outer hole 1002p is exposed to the outside by the door 1003, the user inserts the end 3b of the cigarette 3 into the outer hole 1002p and the insertion hole 1004p to cover the cigarette 3. It can be attached to the receiving passage 1004h formed in the interior of 1002.

In an embodiment the door 1003 is installed to be able to move linearly with respect to the cover 1002. However, the embodiment is not limited by the structure in which the door 1003 is coupled to the cover 1002. For example, the door 1003 may be rotatably installed in the cover 1002 through the hinge assembly. When using the hinge assembly, the door 1003 may rotate to the side of the outer hole 1002p along the extending direction of the top surface of the cover 1002, or the door 1003 may be away from the top surface of the cover 1002. It can also rotate.

The rail 1003r has a concave groove shape, but the embodiment is not limited by the shape of the rail 1003r. For example, the rail 1003r may have a convex shape and may extend in a curved shape rather than a straight shape.

The button 1009 is installed in the case 1001. As the button 1009 is operated, an operation of the aerosol generating device 1000 may be controlled.

When the cover 1002 is coupled to the case 1001, the space 1002g for allowing outside air to flow into the inside of the cover 1002 at a portion where the cover 1002 and the case 1001 are coupled to each other. ) Is formed.

16A is a side view exemplarily showing another operating state of the aerosol-generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 15A.

As illustrated in FIG. 16A, in the state where the cigarette 3 is inserted into the aerosol generating device, the user may inhale the aerosol by biting the cigarette 3 into the mouth.

When separating the cigarette 3 from the aerosol generating device after using the cigarette 3, the user grasps the cigarette 3 by hand and turns the cigarette 3 from the heater inside the aerosol generating device inserted into the cigarette 3. 3) can be extracted.

FIG. 16B is a side view illustrating another operating state of the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 15A.

After separating the cigarette 3 from the aerosol-generating device, the user can perform a cleaning operation to remove tobacco substances that may remain inside the aerosol-generating device.

The cleaning operation of the aerosol-generating device is performed by the user removing the cover 1002 from the case 1001 of the aerosol-generating device 1000, and then removing the accommodating part 1004 from the case 1001. It may be carried out by exposing the back to the outside to remove tobacco material.

The cover 1002 can be coupled to one end 1001a of the case 1001 and separate from the case 1001 as necessary to cover the receiving portion 1004 coupled to one end 1001a of the case 1001. Can be.

FIG. 17 is a side view illustrating another operating state of the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 15A, and FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 17 from another angle. 19 is a top view of some components of the aerosol-generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 18, and FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the aerosol-generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 17 from another angle.

17 to 20, the aerosol-generating device has a hollow protrusion tube 1020 having a case 1001 and an opening 1020p that protrudes from one end portion 1001a of the case 1001 and opens toward the outside. And, the heater 1030 is installed in the case 1001 to be located inside the protrusion tube 1020, and the receiving portion 1004 that can be coupled to the protrusion tube 1020 and can be separated from the protrusion tube 1020 And a protrusion 1005 which protrudes from the inside of the protruding tube 1020 and penetrates the receiving portion 1004 to support the cigarette 3 inserted into the receiving portion 1004.

As shown in FIG. 17, in a state in which the accommodating part 1004 is coupled to the case 1001, the user may separate the accommodating part 1004 from the case 1001 by holding the accommodating part 1004 by hand. .

The protruding tube 1020 surrounds and protects the heater 1030, and performs a function of supporting the receiving portion 1004 when the receiving portion 1004 is coupled. Since the protrusion tube 1020 has a hollow shape, the protrusion tube 1020 has a coupling passage 1020h into which at least a portion of the accommodation portion 1004 can be inserted. An upper end of the coupling passage 1020h is connected to an opening 1020p that opens toward the outside of the aerosol generating device.

The case 1001 is provided with a heater 1030 that performs a function of heating the cigarette 3. The heater 1030 is installed in the case 1001 such that one end 1031 of one side is positioned inside the protruding tube 1020. When the cigarette 3 is accommodated in the receiving part 1004 in a state where the receiving part 1004 is coupled to the protruding tube 1020, the end 1031 of the heater 1030 is placed on the bottom surface of the end of the cigarette 3. Is inserted.

An electrical supply device 1070 disposed inside the case 1001 is electrically connected to the lower end of the heater 1030 through the electrical wiring 1071. When electricity of the electricity supply device 1070 is supplied to the heater 1030 while the cigarette 3 is inserted into the end 1031 of the heater 1030, the heater 1030 is heated to heat the cigarette 3.

18 and 20, the receiving portion 1004 may be inserted into the coupling passage 1020h of the inside of the protruding tube 1020 through the opening 1020p of the protruding tube 1020. A side wall 1004w forming an accommodating passageway 1004h, an insertion hole 1004p open outwardly from one end of the accommodating passage 1004h so that the cigarette 3 can be inserted therein, and the accommodating passage ( A bottom wall 1004b having a heater hole 1004c for closing the other end of 1004h and passing the end 1031 of the heater 1030 is provided.

The size of the heater hole 1004c formed in the bottom wall 1004b of the receiving portion 1004 may correspond to the thickness of the end 1031 of the heater 1030. For example, when the end 1031 of the heater 1030 has a circular cross section, the heater hole 1004c also has a circular cross-sectional shape, and the inner diameter of the heater hole 1004c is the end 1031 of the heater 1030. It is formed to correspond to the outer diameter of the.

The embodiment is not limited by the size of the inner diameter of the heater hole 1004c, for example, the inner diameter of the heater hole 1004c is formed larger than the outer diameter of the end portion 1031 of the heater 1030 so that The inner surface may be spaced apart from the outer surface of the end 1031 of the heater 1030.

The receiving portion 1004 includes an outer wall 1004t that surrounds the sidewall 1004w and is spaced radially outward of the sidewall 1004w. When the accommodating part 1004 is coupled to the protruding tube 1020, the protruding tube 1020 is inserted between the outer wall 1004t and the side wall 1004w so that the combined state of the accommodating portion 1004 and the protruding tube 1020 is achieved. It can be kept stable.

When the receiving portion 1004 is coupled to the protruding tube 1020, the side wall 1004w of the receiving portion 1004 is inserted into the coupling passage 1020h of the protruding tube 1020. While the side wall 1004w of the receiving portion 1004 moves downward along the coupling passage 1020h of the protruding tube 1020, the end 1031 of the heater 1030 located inside the protruding tube 1020 is It passes through the heater hole 1004c of the accommodating part 1004.

In the state in which the accommodating part 1004 is coupled to the protruding tube 1020, the end 1031 of the heater 1030 passes through the heater hole 1004c of the accommodating part 1004 to receive the accommodating passage 1004h of the accommodating part 1004. Is located inside). Therefore, when the cigarette 3 is accommodated in the accommodation passageway 1004h of the accommodation portion 1004 in a state where the accommodation portion 1004 is coupled to the protruding tube 1020, the end 1031 of the heater 1030 is moved to the cigarette 3 ) Is inserted.

When the user of the aerosol-generating device inserts the cigarette 3 into the receiving passage 1004h, the cigarette 3 moves along the receiving passage 1004h, and the end of the cigarette 3 moves to the bottom wall 1004b of the receiving portion 1004. ), The feeling of contact between the bottom wall 1004b and the end of the cigarette 3 is transmitted to the user's hand holding the cigarette 3. Therefore, the user can easily mount the cigarette 3 to the aerosol-generating device by carrying out the simple operation of pushing the cigarette 3 into the insertion hole 1004p of the accommodation passage 1004h with the cigarette 3 in his hand.

When the user separates the cigarette 3 from the receiving portion 1004, the user can hold the cigarette 3 by hand and rotate it and pull the cigarette 3 out of the receiving portion 1004. While the user grips and rotates the cigarette 3 by hand, the cigarette 3 and the heater 1030 adhered to each other by the tobacco material may be completely separated.

After separating the cigarette 3 from the receiving portion 1004, the user can perform a cleaning operation of the inside of the receiving portion 1004. When the user detaches the accommodating part 1004 from the case 2001 to perform a cleaning operation, the user may grasp the accommodating part 1004 by hand and pull the accommodating part 1004 out of the case 2001.

On the inner wall surface of the coupling passage 1020h of the protrusion tube 1020, a plurality of protrusions 1005 for supporting the cigarette 3 are protruded. The protruding portion 1005 contacts the outer surface of the cigarette 3 inserted into the receiving portion 1004 by penetrating the side wall 1004w of the receiving portion 1004 coupled to the protruding tube 1020.

In addition, the protrusion tube 1020 may also perform a function of directly supplying the outside air to the end of the cigarette (3). To this end, the protruding pipe 1020 has an air hole 1020g for connecting the inside and the outside of the protruding pipe 1020. The air hole 1020g is spaced apart along the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the longitudinal direction of the protruding tube 1020 may be provided in plurality. The air hole 1020g forms a flow passage of air so that air outside the protruding tube 1020 flows into the protruding tube 1020.

FIG. 21 is a side sectional view showing a cross section of a part of some components of the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 16, and FIG. 22 is an enlarged view of a portion of the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 21. 23 is an enlarged view showing a flow, and FIG. 23 is an enlarged view showing a part of an aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG.

In the state in which the accommodating portion 1004 is coupled to the protruding tube 1020, the coupling portion of the accommodating portion 1004 and the protruding tube 1020, that is, the outer wall 1004t of the accommodating portion 1004 and the protruding tube 1020. An interval for air distribution 1004g is formed between the air of the outer side of the accommodating part 1004 to be introduced into the inner side of the accommodating part 1004. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 14, 15A, and 15B, the cover 1002 is coupled to the case 1001, and thus, through the gap 1002g for introducing external air between the cover 1002 and the case 1001. The air outside the cover 1002 flows into the inside of the cover 1002 and then flows into the inside of the receiving portion 1004 through an air distribution gap 1004g.

Referring to FIG. 22, the first flow 1000f of air passing through the outside air inflow space 1002g and the air distribution space 1004g in turn passes through the air holes 1020g of the protruding pipe 1020. The outer surface of the end of the cigarette 3 accommodated in the portion 1004 is reached.

The cigarette 3 has a cylindrical shape, and the receiving passage 1004h of the accommodation portion 1004 also has a cylindrical shape corresponding to the shape of the cigarette 3. The diameter of the accommodation passage 1004h of the accommodation portion 1004 is formed larger than the diameter of the cigarette 3. Therefore, when the cigarette 3 is accommodated in the receiving portion 1004, the outer surface of the cigarette 3 and the receiving passage 1004h of the receiving portion 1004 are spaced apart from each other. That is, in FIG. 22, the outside air flows into the space formed between the outer surface of the cigarette 3 and the accommodation passageway 1004h of the accommodation portion 1004 through the insertion hole 1004p, thereby allowing a second flow of air (1000g). To form.

In addition, the receiving portion 1004 includes a through hole 1004d formed through the side wall 1004w to allow the protrusion 1005 to pass therethrough. The protrusion 1005 is formed to protrude toward the cigarette 3 from the surface of the receiving passage 1004h so as to contact the outer surface of the cigarette 3.

The protrusions 1005 are disposed to be spaced apart from each other along the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette 3 on the outer surface of the cigarette 3 so that the second flow 1000g of air passes between the protrusions 1005. Form. A plurality of through holes 1004d is also formed corresponding to the number of protrusions 1005. Although the protrusion 1005 supports the outer surface of the cigarette 3, since the adjacent protrusions 1005 are spaced apart from each other, air can flow freely inside the accommodation passage 1004h of the accommodation portion 1004.

Although the number of the protrusions 1005 shown in the figure is four and the number of the through holes 1004d is four, the embodiment is not limited by the number of the protrusions 1005 and the through holes 1004d. The number of protrusions 1005 and the number of through holes 1004d may be variously modified.

In addition, the installation position or shape of the protrusion 1005 and the through hole 1004d may also be variously modified. For example, the protrusion 1005 is in the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette 3, ie in contact with a portion of the outer side of the cigarette 3 along the circumferential direction of the cigarette 3 with respect to the center of the cigarette 3. It can extend in the circumferential direction. Even when the protrusion 1005 extends in the circumferential direction, adjacent protrusions 1005 may be spaced apart from each other to form a flow path through which air passes in the accommodation passage 1004h.

The end face of the protrusion 1005 in contact with the outer surface of the cigarette 3 may be formed as a concave curved cylindrical surface corresponding to the shape of the outer surface of the cigarette 3.

21 and 22, when the receiving portion 1004 is coupled to the protruding tube 1020, the position of the protruding portion 1005 is spaced apart by a predetermined height above the bottom wall 1004b of the receiving portion 1004. It is located. Therefore, in order to accommodate the protrusion 1005 while the receiving portion 1004 is coupled to the protruding tube 1020, the through hole 1004d of the receiving portion 1004 corresponds to the position of the protruding portion 1005 so as to accommodate the receiving passage 1004h. It is formed extending in the longitudinal direction of the).

The edge of the upper surface facing the receiving passage 1004h of the bottom wall 1004b of the receiving portion 1004 is guided by the end edge of the cigarette 3 to receive the position of the cigarette 3 accommodated in the receiving portion 1004. An alignment inclined surface 1004y serving to align with the center of 1004 is provided.

22 and 23, the protrusion 1005 is inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction of the receiving passage (1004h) to guide the movement of the cigarette (3) when the cigarette (3) is inserted into the receiving passage (1004h). The inclined surface 1005d is provided.

The inclined surface 1005d of the protrusion 1005 moves the receiving passage 1004h after the cigarette 3 is inserted into the receiving passage 1004h so that the end of the cigarette 3 protrudes from the receiving passage 1004h ( When reaching the position of 1005) to perform the function of guiding the movement of the cigarette (3) so that the end of the cigarette (3) can be inserted into the protrusion (1005).

While the receiving portion 1004 is coupled to the protruding tube 1020 and the cigarette 3 is inserted into the receiving passage 1004h of the receiving portion 1004, the receiving passage 1004h opens the insertion hole 1004p. Since it is connected to the outside through the second flow (1000g) of the outside air flows into the receiving passage (1004h) of the receiving portion 1004 through the insertion hole (1004p). In addition, the first flow 1000f of the air that has passed through the air distribution gap 1004g passes through the air hole 1020g of the protruding tube 1020 and is at the outer side of the end of the cigarette 3 accommodated in the receiving portion 1004. To reach.

The cigarette 3 is supported by the protrusion 1005 and no component contacts the outer surface of the end of the cigarette 3 so that the outer surface of the end of the cigarette 3 is surrounded by air. When the heater 1030 heats the cigarette 3 so that aerosol particles are generated in the cigarette 3, the user bites the cigarette 3 into the mouth and sucks the air. By passing through 3) a flow of air containing aerosol particles can be delivered to the user.

In the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 14 to 23, after the user opens the outer hole 1002p of the cover 1002 and inserts the cigarette 3 into the insertion hole 1004p of the receiving portion 1004. The cigarette 3 can be easily attached to the aerosol generating device by a simple operation of pushing the cigarette 3 along the receiving passage 1004h.

In addition, after the use of the cigarette (3), the user can grasp the cigarette (3) from the case (1001) by pulling the cigarette (3) by hand.

In addition, the user can detach the cover 1002 from the case 1001 and the receptacle 1004 from the case 1001 for the cleaning operation.

In addition, after the housing part 1004 is completely removed to the outside of the case 1001, the protruding tube 1020 and the heater 1030 are exposed to the outside, so that the user is exposed to the protruding tube 1020 and the heater 1030. The cleaning can be done easily by checking directly.

In addition, when the cigarette 3 is inserted into the receiving passage 1004h of the receiving portion 1004 mounted on the case 1001 of the aerosol generating device, the protrusion 1005 protruding from the inside of the receiving passage 1004h is cigarette. The protrusion 1005 stably supports the cigarette 3 by making contact with the outer side surface of the (3). Therefore, since the cigarette 3 is not separated from the aerosol generating device while the aerosol generating device is used, the state in which the cigarette 3 is accommodated in the receiving passage 1004h of the aerosol generating device is stably maintained. Enjoy.

In addition, a flow path through which air can pass between the accommodation passageway 1004h and the cigarette 3 by contacting the protrusion 1005 of the accommodation passageway 1004h of the accommodation portion 1004 with a part of the outer surface of the cigarette 3. Since is formed, external air for assisting the aerosol generation can be supplied smoothly enough to the interior of the aerosol generating device.

24 is an enlarged side sectional view showing a part of an aerosol generating device according to yet another embodiment.

In the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 24, a plurality of protrusions 1005 and 1005b are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the cigarette 3 on the outer surface of the cigarette 3.

In FIG. 24, the lower region in the longitudinal direction of the cigarette 3 is supported by the lower protrusion 1005. In addition, the upper region in the longitudinal direction of the cigarette 3 is supported by the upper protrusion 1005b.

A plurality of lower protrusions 1005 are disposed, and are spaced apart from each other along the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette 3 on the outer surface of the cigarette 3.

A plurality of upper protrusions 1005b are also disposed, and are spaced apart from each other along the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette 3 on the outer surface of the cigarette 3.

The through hole 1004d formed in the side wall 1004w of the accommodating portion 1004 extends along the longitudinal direction of the accommodating passage 1004h to accommodate both the upper protrusion 1005b and the lower protrusion 1005. Is formed.

As described above, the plurality of protrusions 1005 and 1005b are disposed to be spaced apart from each other along the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette 3 at the outer side of the cigarette 3 and the side of the cigarette 3 at the outer side of the cigarette 3. Since they are spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction, a flow path through which air passes is formed between the adjacent protrusions 1005 and 1005b.

25 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view of a portion of an aerosol-generating device according to yet another embodiment.

In the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 25, when the cigarette 3 is inserted into the receiving portion 1004, the receiving passage of the bottom wall 1004b of the receiving portion 1004 that contacts the end of the cigarette 3 ( A concave connection passage 1004f is formed at the outer edge of the upper surface facing 1004h). The connecting passage 1004f is connected to the space between the outer surface of the cigarette 3 and the receiving passage 1004h so that the air of the receiving passage 1004h passes through the connecting passage 1004f of the bottom wall 1004b. Since it is supplied to the bottom surface of the end of the), sufficient air to assist in aerosol generation can be smoothly supplied to the cigarette 3.

26 is an enlarged side sectional view showing a part of an aerosol generating device according to still another embodiment.

The aerosol-generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 26 includes a receiving passage of the bottom wall 1004b of the accommodating portion 1004 that contacts the end of the cigarette 3 when the cigarette 3 is inserted into the accommodating portion 1004. A bottom protrusion 1004k protruding from the upper surface facing 1004h). The bottom protrusion 1004k protrudes from the bottom wall 1004b toward the inner space of the accommodation passage 1004h to support the bottom surface of the end of the cigarette 3. The bottom protrusion 1004k has an approximately hemispherical shape.

A plurality of bottom projections 1004k are disposed to be spaced apart from each other along the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the heater hole 1004c formed in the bottom wall 1004b from the bottom wall 1004b. Therefore, since the air can pass through the space between the adjacent bottom protrusions 1004k, the air introduced into the receiving passage 1004h from the outside through the insertion hole 1004p of the receiving passage 1004h is the bottom protrusion 1004k. It is supplied to the bottom surface of the end part of the cigarette 3 through the space between.

In the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 26, the protrusion 1005, which protrudes from the receiving passage 1004h of the receiving portion 1004, also comes into contact with a portion of the outer surface of the cigarette 3 so as to contact the receiving passage 1004h. Since a flow path through which air can pass is formed between the cigarettes 3 and the air of the flow path is supplied to the bottom surface of the end of the cigarette 3 through the space between the bottom projections 1004k of the bottom wall 1004b. In addition, sufficient air to assist in the generation of aerosol can be smoothly supplied to the cigarette (3).

27 is an enlarged side sectional view showing a part of an aerosol generating device according to another embodiment.

The aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 27 has a case 2001 and a hollow protrusion tube 2020 having an opening 2020p that protrudes from one end portion 2001a of the case 2001 and is open toward the outside. And a heater 1030 installed in the case 2001 so that the end 1031 is positioned inside the protruding tube 2020, and may be coupled to the protruding tube 2020 and separated from the protruding tube 2020. Protrusions 2005 supporting the cigarettes 3 inserted in the accommodating portion 2004 by penetrating the accommodating portion 2004, and protruding from the inside of the protruding tube 2020, and the accommodating portion 2004. ) Is provided with a cover 2002 having a door 2003 that is integrally connected with the door to expose the insertion hole 2004p to the outside.

On the upper surface of the cover 2002, a movable door 2003 is provided to expose the insertion hole 2004p of the accommodating portion 2004 to the outside. The door 2003 may be coupled to the cover 2002 for sliding movement using the rail assembly or rotatably coupled to the cover 2002 using the hinge assembly.

When the insertion hole 2004p is exposed to the outside by the door 2003, the user inserts the end of the cigarette 3 into the insertion hole 1004p so that the cigarette 3 is formed inside the receiving portion 2004. (2004h) can be installed.

In the state in which the cover 2002 is coupled to the case 2001, an interval for introducing external air allowing the air to flow into the inside of the cover 2002 at a portion where the cover 2002 and the case 2001 are coupled is 2002g. ) Is formed.

After smoking, the cigarette 3 is separated from the aerosol generating device, and when the cleaning operation is performed, the cover 2002 and the receiving portion 2004 can be separated from the case 2001 together. That is, when the user grasps the cover 2002 by hand and separates the cover 2002 and the accommodating portion 2004 from the case 2001, the cover 2002 and the accommodating portion 2004 are separated from the case 2001 together.

The protruding tube 2020 surrounds and protects the heater 1030, and when the accommodating portion 2004 is coupled to the protruding tube 2020, the protrusion tube 2020 supports the accommodating portion 2004 and the cover 2002. Since the protrusion tube 2020 has a hollow shape, the protrusion tube 2020 has a coupling passage 2020h into which at least a portion of the accommodation portion 2004 can be inserted. The upper end of the coupling passage 2020h is connected to an opening 2020p that opens toward the outside of the aerosol generating device.

In addition, the protrusion tube 2020 may also perform a function of directly supplying the outside air to the end of the cigarette (3). To this end, the protruding pipe 2020 has an air hole 2020g for connecting the inside and the outside of the protruding pipe 2020. The air holes 2020g may be spaced apart along the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the protruding tube 2020 in the longitudinal direction, and a plurality of air holes 2020g may be installed. The air hole 2020g forms a flow passage of air so that air outside the protruding tube 2020 flows into the protruding tube 2020.

The accommodating portion 2004 may be inserted into the coupling passage 2020h inside the protruding tube 2020 through the opening 2020p of the protruding tube 2020 and accommodates the cigarette 3 in the accommodating passage 2004h. And an end hole 1031 of the heater 1030 closing the insertion hole 2004p open toward the outside from one end of the accommodation passage 2004h so that the cigarette 3 can be inserted, and the other end of the accommodation passage 2004h. The bottom wall 2004b which has the heater hole 2004c which passes the through is provided.

The receiving portion 2004 is integrally formed with the cover 2002. For example, the cover 2002 and the accommodating portion 2004 may be integrally formed by injection molding using a material such as plastic or integrally formed by a three-dimensional printing method. Alternatively, the cover 2002 and the receiving portion 2004 may be coupled to each other by screwing after being manufactured separately, or may be fixed to each other by coupling means such as bolts or adhesives.

In the state in which the accommodating portion 2004 is coupled to the protruding tube 2020, the end 1031 of the heater 1030 passes through the heater hole 2004c of the accommodating portion 2004 to receive the accommodating passage 2004h of the accommodating portion 2004. Is located inside). Therefore, when the cigarette 3 is accommodated in the receiving passage 2004h of the receiving portion 2004 while the receiving portion 2004 is coupled to the protruding tube 2020, the end 1031 of the heater 1030 is replaced with the cigarette 3 ) Is inserted.

On the inner wall surface of the coupling passage 2020h of the protrusion tube 2020, a plurality of protrusions 2005 for supporting the cigarette 3 are protruded. The protruding portion 2005 contacts the outer surface of the cigarette 3 inserted into the receiving portion 2004 by penetrating the receiving portion 2004 coupled to the protruding tube 2020.

With the cover 2002 coupled to the case 2001, the air outside the cover 2002 is introduced into the cover 2002 through a gap 2002g for introducing external air between the cover 2002 and the case 2001. Flows inside. The first flow of air generated through the external air inlet gap 2002g passes through the air hole 2020g of the protruding pipe 2020 to reach the outer surface of the end of the cigarette 3 accommodated in the accommodating portion 2004. do.

Further, while the cigarette 3 is inserted into the receiving passage 2004h of the receiving portion 2004 with the receiving portion 2004 coupled to the protruding tube 2020, the receiving passage 2004h is inserted into the insertion hole 2004p. Since it is connected to the outside through the outside air is introduced into the receiving passage (2004h) of the accommodating portion (2004) through the insertion hole (2004p) to form a second flow of air.

In the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 27, the user opens the cover 2002 to insert the cigarette 3 into the insertion hole 2004p of the receiving portion 2004, and then removes the cigarette along the receiving passage 2004h. 3) The cigarette 3 can be easily attached to the aerosol generating device by a simple operation of pushing it in.

In addition, when the cigarette 3 is removed from the case 2001 after the use of the cigarette 3 is finished, the user can grasp the upper end of the cigarette 3 by hand and rotate the cigarette 3 to the outside of the accommodating passage 2004h. The cigarette 3 can be separated from the aerosol generating device by a simple operation of pulling the.

In addition, when the cleaning operation is performed, the user can separate the accommodating portion 2004 and the cover 2002 from the case 2001 by separating the cover 2002 and the accommodating portion 2004 from the case 2001.

FIG. 28 is a perspective view exemplarily showing an operating state of an aerosol generating device according to another embodiment, and FIG. 29 is a view showing an operating state with some components removed in the aerosol generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 28. Perspective view.

The aerosol generating device related to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 28 and 29 includes a case 1001 and a cover 1002.

The cover 1002 coupled to one end of the case 1001 forms an appearance of the aerosol generating device 1000 together with the case 1001. The case 1001 forms an exterior of the aerosol generating device 1000 and accommodates various components in a space formed therein.

A locking device may be provided between the cover 1002 and the case 1001 to maintain the coupling state of the cover 1002 and the case 1001. The locking device may comprise, for example, a magnet and a metal member that is attached to the magnet. When the magnet is used for the locking device, the magnet may be installed on one of the cover 1002 and the case 1001 and a metal member may be attached to the magnet on the other, or both the cover 1002 and the case 1001 may be installed. Magnets can also be installed on the

The upper surface of the cover 1002 is formed with an outer hole 1002p into which the cigarette 3 can be inserted. When the door 1003 slides linearly along the rail 1003r on the upper surface of the cover 1002, the outer hole 1002p and the insertion hole 1004p into which the cigarette 3 can be inserted are exposed to the outside. The insertion hole 1004p of the accommodation passage 1004h that can accommodate the cigarette 3 is exposed to the outside by the outer hole 1002p of the cover 1002.

When the outer hole 1002p is exposed to the outside by the door 1003, the user inserts the end 3b of the cigarette 3 into the outer hole 1002p and the insertion hole 1004p to cover the cigarette 3. It can be attached to the receiving passage 1004h formed in the interior of 1002.

The outer hole 1002p of the cover 1002 is provided with a plurality of cigarette support protrusions 1002m spaced circumferentially along the inner surface of the outer hole 1002p and protruding toward the center of the outer hole 1002p. . The cigarette support protrusion 1002m performs a function of supporting the cigarette 3 by contacting the outer surface of the cigarette 3 inserted into the insertion hole 1004p and the receiving passage 1004h through the outer hole 1002p. do.

The button 1009 is installed in the case 1001. As the button 1009 is operated, an operation of the aerosol generating device 1000 may be controlled.

When the cover 1002 is coupled to the case 1001, the space 1002g for allowing outside air to flow into the inside of the cover 1002 at a portion where the cover 1002 and the case 1001 are coupled to each other. ) Is formed.

When removing the cigarette 3 from the aerosol generating device after the use of the cigarette 3 is completed, as shown in FIG. 29, the user holds the cigarette 3 by hand while rotating the cigarette 3 by the case 1001. Can be extracted from Alternatively, when the user rotates the cigarette 3 and pulls the cover 1002, the cover 1002 together with the cigarette 3 may be separated from the case 1001. By detaching from the case 1001 while rotating the cigarette 3, the attachment state between the cigarette 3 and the heater is eliminated, and at the same time, the tobacco material attached to the cigarette 3 together with the cigarette 3 is removed from the case 1001. Can be discharged to the outside.

If the cover 1002 is pulled out without rotating the cigarette 3, the cigarette 3 is separated from the case 1001 but the tobacco portion of the cigarette 3 (ie, the first portion of FIGS. 12A and 12B). 310 may remain on the heater side without being discharged from the case 1001. In this case, the user can detach the cover 1002 from the case 1001, and then detach the accommodating portion 1004 from the case 1001. At this time, the tobacco portion remaining on the heater side is separated from the case 1001 together with the receiving portion 1004. Thereafter, the user can remove the tobacco portion remaining in the separated receptacle 1004.

FIG. 30 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating some components of the aerosol generating device illustrated in FIG. 29.

The aerosol generating device is located inside the case 1001, a hollow protrusion tube 1020 having an opening projecting from one end 1001a of the case 1001 and opening outwardly, and inside the protrusion tube 1020. A heater 1030 installed in the case 1001 and a receiving portion 1004 which may be coupled to the protruding tube 1020 and may be separated from the protruding tube 1020.

FIG. 31 is a perspective view illustrating an operating state in which some components are separated in the aerosol generating device illustrated in FIG. 28.

After separating the cigarette 3 from the aerosol-generating device, the user can perform a cleaning operation to remove tobacco substances that may remain inside the aerosol-generating device. As shown in FIG. 31, the cleaning operation of the aerosol generating device is performed by separating the receiving portion 1004 from the case 1001 in a state where the user removes the cover 1002 from the case 1001 of the aerosol generating device 1000. The interior of the aerosol generating device and the heater may be exposed to the outside to remove the tobacco material.

The protruding tube 1020 surrounds and protects the heater 1030, and performs a function of supporting the receiving portion 1004 when the receiving portion 1004 is coupled. Since the protrusion tube 1020 has a hollow shape, the protrusion tube 1020 has a coupling passage 1020h into which at least a portion of the accommodation portion 1004 can be inserted. The upper end of the coupling passage 1020h defines an opening that opens toward the outside of the aerosol generating device.

The protruding tube 1020 has a guide groove 1002n extending linearly along the longitudinal direction of the protruding tube 1020 for coupling with the receiving portion 1004.

In addition, the protrusion tube 1020 may also perform a function of directly supplying the outside air to the end of the cigarette (3). To this end, the protruding pipe 1020 has an air hole 1020g for connecting the inside and the outside of the protruding pipe 1020. The air hole 1020g is disposed to be connected to the end of the guide groove 1002n. The air hole 1020g is spaced apart along the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the longitudinal direction of the protruding tube 1020 may be provided in plurality. The air hole 1020g forms a flow passage of air so that air outside the protruding tube 1020 flows into the protruding tube 1020.

The case 1001 is provided with a heater 1030 that performs a function of heating the cigarette 3. The heater 1030 is installed in the case 1001 so that one end of the heater 1030 is located inside the protruding tube 1020. When the cigarette 3 is received in the container 1004 in a state in which the container 1004 is coupled to the protrusion tube 1020, the end of the heater 1030 is inserted into the bottom surface of the end of the cigarette 3.

FIG. 32 is a bottom perspective view of some components of the aerosol-generating device according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 29, and FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing an operating state when some components shown in FIG. 32 are used. .

32 and 33, the receiving portion 1004 may be inserted into the coupling passage 1020h inside the protruding tube 1020 and form a receiving passage 1004h for accommodating the cigarette 3. The heater 1030 of the heater 1030 is closed by closing the side wall 1004w, the insertion hole 1004p opened toward the outside from one end of the accommodation passage 1004h so that the cigarette 3 can be inserted therein, and the other end of the accommodation passage 1004h. The bottom wall 1004b which has the heater hole 1004c which passes an edge part is provided.

The heater hole 1004c formed in the bottom wall 1004b of the accommodation portion 1004 includes an outer hole 1004j recessed from the heater 1030 toward the outer side. Since the outer holes 1004j are spaced apart along the circumferential direction with respect to the heater holes 1004c and disposed in plural, the overall shape of the heater holes 1004c forms a star shape. The outer hole 1004j causes the air present in the periphery of the heater 1030 outside of the accommodating part 1004 to be concentrated toward the cigarette 3 through the heater hole 1004c to allow the air into the accommodating part 1004. It acts as a flow path for air that allows for easy entry.

The receiving portion 1004 includes an outer wall 1004t that surrounds the sidewall 1004w and is spaced radially outward of the sidewall 1004w. When the accommodating part 1004 is coupled to the protruding tube 1020, the protruding tube 1020 is inserted between the outer wall 1004t and the side wall 1004w so that the combined state of the accommodating portion 1004 and the protruding tube 1020 is achieved. It can be kept stable.

Inside the outer wall 1004t, a guide rib 1004n is inserted into the guide groove 1002n of the protruding tube 1020 when the receiving portion 1004 is inserted into the protruding tube 1020.

In the state in which the accommodating part 1004 is coupled to the protruding tube 1020, the end of the heater 1030 passes through the heater hole 1004c of the accommodating part 1004, and thus the interior of the accommodating passage 1004h of the accommodating part 1004. Located in Therefore, when the cigarette 3 is accommodated in the accommodation passageway 1004h of the accommodation portion 1004 in a state in which the accommodation portion 1004 is coupled to the protruding tube 1020, the heater 1030 is inserted into the cigarette 3.

A plurality of lower bottom protrusions 1004e are provided on the bottom surface of the bottom wall 1004b of the accommodating part 1004 and protrude from the bottom wall 1004b and are spaced apart from the heater hole 1004c in the circumferential direction. The lower bottom protrusion 1004e serves to secure a flow path of air by maintaining a gap between the bottom wall 1004b and the aerosol generating device when the receiving portion 1004 is installed in the aerosol generating device.

Since the bottom bottom projection 1004e extends along the radial direction from the outer surface of the bottom wall 1004b toward the heater hole 1004c, the air outside the bottom wall 1004b is adjacent by the bottom bottom projection 1004e. It smoothly flows toward the outer hole 1004j of the heater hole 1004c along the space between the lower bottom protrusion 1004e.

Due to the action of the bottom bottom protrusion 1004e, the air outside the bottom wall 1004b is uniformly supplied to the heater hole 1004c, and a uniform and constant amount of air is supplied to the cigarette 3, thereby generating an aerosol. Since it is made smooth and stable, it is possible to provide the user with an aerosol having an optimal taste and aroma.

The bottom surface of the bottom wall 1004b of the receiving portion 1004 is formed with an air guide groove 1004r extending from the outer end of the bottom wall 1004b to the heater hole 1004c. The air induction groove 1004r provides a passage of the main stream of air supplied to the cigarette 3 accommodated in the accommodation portion 1004.

An end of the air guide groove 1004r located at the outer end of the bottom wall 1004b is disposed at a position corresponding to the air hole 1020g shown in FIG. According to this arrangement structure, since the air outside the protruding tube 1020 flows into the protruding tube 1020 through the air hole 1020g and directly flows into the heater hole 1004c along the air induction groove 1004r. In addition, sufficient air necessary for the generation of aerosol can be smoothly supplied directly to the cigarette (3).

The air induction groove 1004r may be provided in plural numbers so that the number of air holes 1020g formed in the protruding tube 1020 corresponds to the number.

The receiving portion 1004 includes an outlet 1004a formed by cutting a portion of the side wall 1004w to expose and open the receiving passage 1004h to the outside of the side wall 1004w. Since the outlet 1004a is formed in the side wall 1004w, the overall shape of the side wall 1004w has a substantially semi-cylindrical shape. That is, when the sidewall 1004w is cut in the direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the sidewall 1004w, the cross-sectional shape of the sidewall 1004w may be approximately a semicircle.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 32, the size of the outlet 1004a is formed in a range of approximately 180 degrees along the circumferential direction with respect to the central axis in the longitudinal direction of the side wall 1004w. It is not limited by the size. That is, the size of the outlet 1004a may be in a range of 180 degrees or more along the circumferential direction with respect to the central axis of the longitudinal direction of the side wall 1004w, or may be in a range of less than 180 degrees.

The cleaning operation can be performed more simply by providing an outlet 1004a exposing the receiving passage 1004h on the side wall 1004w of the receiving portion 1004.

A plurality of slits 1004s formed through the sidewall 1004w are installed in the sidewall 1004w of the accommodation portion 1004 to connect the accommodation passage 1004h with the outside of the accommodation portion 1004. The slit 1004s functions to allow the air remaining in the empty space formed between the outer wall 1004t and the side wall 1004w to contact a part of the outer surface of the cigarette 3 accommodated in the receiving portion 1004.

The air remaining in the empty space formed between the outer wall 1004t and the side wall 1004w is heated by the cigarette 3 heated by the heater 1030, so that the heater hole 1004c of the accommodating part 1004 is provided. Along the flow path back to the interior of the receiving passage (1004h) or through the slit (1004s) to the cigarette (3) side can perform a function to help the aerosol generating action.

In addition, the air remaining in the empty space formed between the outer wall 1004t and the side wall 1004w absorbs a part of the heat of the cigarette 3 so that the heat of the cigarette 3 is transmitted directly to the user through the receiving part 1004. It can perform a thermal insulation function to block the thing.

Referring to FIG. 33, the sidewalls 1004w forming the receiving passage 1004h of the accommodating part 1004 accommodating the cigarette 3 may form an inclination along the longitudinal direction of the cigarette 3. The side wall 1004w may form an inclination inclined in a direction away from the cigarette 3 toward the upper end of the cigarette 3 from the lower end of the cigarette 3 accommodated inside the accommodation passage 1004h.

As the side wall 1004w forms a slope as described above, the size of the accommodation passage 1004h of the accommodation portion 1004 can be changed along the longitudinal direction of the cigarette 3. That is, the diameter D1 of the accommodation passage 1004h in which the middle portion of the cigarette 3 is accommodated is larger than the diameter D2 of the accommodation passage 1004h in which the lower end of the cigarette 3 is accommodated. According to the structure of the change of the diameter of the receiving passage (1004h), the center position of the cigarette (3) can be accurately aligned with the center position of the heater 1030 during the operation of the cigarette (3) is accommodated in the receiving portion (1004). have. In addition, since the lower end of the cigarette 3 is strongly pressed by the side wall 1004w in the state where the cigarette 3 is fully inserted into the accommodation passage 1004h, the cigarette 3 is inserted into the interior of the accommodation passage 1004h. Can be stably supported.

After the user has smoked using the cigarette 3 housed in the receiving portion 1004, the cigarette can be directly removed from the receiving portion 1004. That is, while holding the cigarette accommodated in the receiving portion 1004 by hand, the cigarette 3 can be pulled out from the receiving portion 1004.

After separating the cigarette 3 from the receiving portion 1004, the user can separate the receiving portion 1004 from the aerosol generating device for a cleaning operation.

When the receiving portion 1004 is separated from the aerosol generating device, the receiving passage 1004h is exposed to the outside through the discharge opening 1004a as shown in FIG. 28, so that the tobacco material is discharged through the discharge opening 1004a. It can be discharged outside of 1004. In addition, the user can conveniently clean various parts of the receiving passage 1004h and the side wall 1004w while visually checking.

On the other hand, the above-described method can be written as a program that can be executed in a computer, it can be implemented in a general-purpose digital computer to operate the program using a computer-readable recording medium. In addition, the structure of the data used in the above-described method can be recorded on the computer-readable recording medium through various means. The computer-readable recording medium may include a storage medium such as a magnetic storage medium (eg, ROM, RAM, USB, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.), an optical reading medium (eg, CD-ROM, DVD, etc.). do.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention may be embodied in a modified form without departing from the essential characteristics of the above-described substrate. Therefore, the disclosed methods should be considered in descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation. The scope of the present invention is shown in the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all differences within the scope will be construed as being included in the present invention.

3: cigarette 1004t: outer wall
1000: aerosol generating device 1004y: alignment slope
1001a, 2001a: one end 1004w: side wall
1001, 2001: Case 1004, 2004: Receptacle
1002p: outer hole 1004c, 2004c: heater hole
1002, 2002: cover 1005d: slope
1003, 2003: doors 1005, 1005b: protrusions
1003r: rail 1009: button
1004d: through hole 1020p, 2020p: opening
1004k: bottom projection 1020h, 2020h: combined passage
1004b, 2004b: bottom wall 1020, 2020: protrusion pipe
1004p, 2004p: Insertion hole 1030: Heater
1004h, 2004h: receiving passage 1031: end
1004f: connecting passage 1070: electric supply device
1071: electrical wiring 1005, 1005b, 2005: protrusions

Claims (19)

case;
A hollow protrusion tube protruding from one end of the case and having an opening opened toward the outside;
A heater installed at the case such that an end portion is positioned inside the protruding tube, and generating heat when an electric signal is applied; And
A side wall forming a receiving passage for receiving a cigarette, an insertion hole open toward the outside from one end of the receiving passage to insert the cigarette, and a heater hole for closing the other end of the receiving passage and passing the end of the heater; And a receptacle which is inserted into or separated from the protruding tube through the opening of the protruding tube. The method of claim 1,
And an outer hole for exposing the insertion hole of the accommodating part to the outside, the cover being detachable from the case and engageable with the one end of the case to cover the accommodating part. The method of claim 2,
The coupling portion of the cover and the case is formed with a gap for introducing outside air to allow the air outside the cover to enter the inside of the cover,
The receiving portion further includes an outer wall surrounding the side wall and spaced radially outward of the side wall,
The protruding tube is inserted between the outer wall and the side wall to couple the receiving portion and the protruding tube,
The outer wall of the accommodating part and the engaging portion of the protruding tube are formed with an air distribution gap for allowing air outside the accommodating part to flow into the accommodating part,
The protruding tube further comprises an air hole for passing air toward the end of the cigarette accommodated in the receiving portion. The method of claim 1,
And a cover connected to the accommodation portion with a door for exposing the insertion hole of the accommodation portion to the outside, the accommodation portion coupled to the case with the cover and separated from the case with the cover, Aerosol generating device. The method of claim 4, wherein
The coupling portion of the cover and the case is formed with a gap for introducing outside air to allow the air outside the cover to enter the inside of the cover,
The protruding tube further comprises an air hole for passing air toward the end of the cigarette accommodated in the receiving portion. The method of claim 1,
And a protrusion that protrudes from the protruding tube and penetrates the side wall of the accommodation portion to support the cigarette inserted into the accommodation portion. The method of claim 6,
The diameter of the accommodation passage of the accommodation portion is formed larger than the diameter of the cigarette accommodated in the accommodation passage, the side wall is formed with a through hole formed through the side wall so as to pass through the projection portion, the protrusion portion is An aerosol-generating device that projects from the surface of the receiving passage toward the cigarette so as to contact the outer surface of the cigarette. The method of claim 7, wherein
The plurality of protrusions are disposed on the outer surface of the cigarette so as to be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction so as to form a flow path through which air passes between adjacent protrusions, and the through holes correspond to the protrusions. An aerosol-generating device in which a dog is formed. The method of claim 7, wherein
A plurality of protrusions are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the cigarette on the outer surface of the cigarette, the through hole extends along the longitudinal direction of the receiving passage to pass through the plurality of protrusions. The method of claim 7, wherein
And the protrusion defines a flow path through which air passes by extending in a circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette so as to contact a portion of the outer side of the cigarette along the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette. The method of claim 7, wherein
And the protruding portion has an inclined surface inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction of the accommodation passage to guide the movement of the cigarette when the cigarette is inserted into the accommodation passage. The method of claim 1,
The bottom wall further comprises a bottom projection protruding to support the bottom surface of the end of the cigarette. The method of claim 1,
The bottom wall further comprises a connecting passage connected to the space between the outer surface of the cigarette and the receiving passage. The method of claim 1,
And the bottom wall further includes a bottom bottom protrusion protruding toward the bottom surface of the protruding tube to guide air outside the bottom wall toward the heater hole. The method of claim 1,
A cover which is coupled to the case to cover the receiving portion and has an outer hole for exposing the insertion hole of the accommodating part to the outside, the cover detachable from the case, and the cigarette inserted into the insertion hole and the outer hole. And a cigarette support protrusion protruding from the inner wall surface of the outer hole so as to support it, and maintaining the state in which the cigarette is coupled to the cover when the cover is separated from the case. The method of claim 1,
And the accommodation portion further comprises an outlet formed by cutting a portion of the sidewall by exposing and opening the accommodation passage to the outside of the sidewall for cleaning of the interior of the accommodation portion. The method of claim 1,
And a slit formed through the sidewall to extend the receiving passage to the outside of the receiving portion and extending along the longitudinal direction of the sidewall. The method of claim 1,
And the diameter of the accommodation passage is formed to decrease toward the end of the cigarette accommodated in the accommodation passage. The method of claim 1,
The protruding tube further includes an air hole through which the air passes through the protruding tube, and the bottom wall is connected to the air hole at one end thereof and connected to the heater hole at the other end to receive air outside the protruding tube. An aerosol generating device further comprising an air guide groove leading to the heater hole.

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