KR102555128B1 - Combined aerosol generating device - Google Patents

Abstract

The embodiment relates to a multi-type aerosol-generating device.
An embodiment of the composite aerosol generating device includes a first heating unit for heating a first heating space into which a cigarette-type aerosol-forming article is inserted or separated, and a porous moisture absorbent for accommodating or absorbing liquid or gel aerosol-forming substrates. A second heating unit for heating the second heating space, a power supply unit for supplying or blocking power to the first and second heating units, respectively, and an inflow path communicating with the external space and the first and second heating spaces, respectively , Control the power supply so that the first heating unit heats and generates the first aerosol from the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article, and the second heating unit heats and operates to generate the second aerosol from the porous moisture absorbent, or the inflow path or the second aerosol. and a processor that heats the heating space or stops heating the second heating unit.

Description

Combined aerosol generating device {COMBINED AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE}

The embodiment relates to a multi-type aerosol-generating device.

In general, an electronic cigarette refers to an electronic device made to inhale a solution containing nicotine filled in a cigarette or an exchangeable cartridge into an aerosol or gaseous state (atomization state).

Such an electronic cigarette can satisfy the desire to smoke instead of a regular cigarette, but does not contain harmful ingredients such as tar, thereby reducing harmful effects on the human body caused by cigarettes, and at the same time, it does not cause indirect harm from smoking. Due to its advantages, the number of users is increasing exponentially. That is, the electronic cigarette can be smoked indoors and has the same effect as smoking a cigarette while preventing damage caused by cigarettes that cause various diseases.

In particular, recently, electronic cigarettes that can enjoy various flavors by adding other flavors such as fruits to the taste of tobacco are also being released.

An object of the embodiment is to provide a combined aerosol generating device that performs a complex aerosol generating function of simultaneously or selectively performing a heating operation for a cigarette-type aerosol-forming article and a heating operation for a porous moisture absorbent.

An embodiment of the composite aerosol generating device includes a first heating unit for heating a first heating space into which a cigarette-type aerosol-forming article is inserted or separated, and a porous moisture absorbent for accommodating or absorbing liquid or gel aerosol-forming substrates. A second heating unit for heating the second heating space, a power supply unit for supplying or blocking power to the first and second heating units, respectively, and an inflow path communicating with the external space and the first and second heating spaces, respectively , Control the power supply so that the first heating unit heats and generates the first aerosol from the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article, and the second heating unit heats and operates to generate the second aerosol from the porous moisture absorbent, or the inflow path or the second aerosol. and a processor that heats the heating space or stops heating the second heating unit.

In addition, when the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article is inserted into the first heating space and the porous moisture absorbent is inserted and mounted in the second heating space, the processor controls the power supply unit to generate the first and second aerosols, so that the user's inhalation It is preferred to allow the first and second aerosols to be expelled through the cigarette-shaped aerosol-forming article upon application.

In addition, when the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article is inserted into the first heating space and the porous moisture absorbent is not inserted and mounted in the second heating space, the processor controls the power supply unit to generate the first aerosol, but heats the second heating unit It is desirable to control the power supply so that operation and heating interruption are selectively performed.

In addition, when the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article is inserted into the first heating space and the porous moisture absorbent is not inserted and mounted in the second heating space, the processor controls the power supply unit to generate the first aerosol, but heats the second heating unit While controlling the power supply unit to perform the operation, it is preferable to control the temperature of air introduced into the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article when the user inhales by adjusting the heating amount in the second heating unit.

In addition, the composite aerosol generating device includes a mounting detector for detecting whether the porous moisture absorbent is inserted into the second heating space and applying a mounting detection value to the processor, and a cigarette-type aerosol-forming article Detecting whether the article is inserted into the first heating space It is preferable to include an insertion detection unit for applying an insertion detection value to a processor.

In addition, the bottom and inside of the porous absorbent in contact with the second heating unit are hydrophilic, the other sides are hydrophobic, the bottom and interior of the porous absorbent have a porosity in the range of 1 to 70%, and other sides Their porosity is preferably at or close to 0%.

In addition, the porous absorbent is preferably composed of one or more materials selected from the group consisting of magnesium, aluminum, magnesium-aluminum mixture, titanium, chromium, nickel, cobalt-chromium, hydroapatite, aluminum oxide, zirconium, tantalum, and titanium. do.

In addition, the pore size of the bottom surface of the porous moisture absorbent is preferably in the range of 1 to 80 μm.

In addition, the aerosol-forming substrate accommodated in the porous moisture absorbent or absorbed moisture is preferably composed of vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol, nicotine, flavoring agent, caffeine, tonic, CBD, or some combination thereof.

In the embodiment, the heating operation of the first heating unit for the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article and the heating operation of the second heating unit for the porous moisture absorbent are simultaneously performed to increase the amount of atomization, and the second heating when the porous moisture absorbent is not attached. By heating the air in the inlet passage by a negative heating operation, the heated air is introduced into the first heating space where the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article is inserted and heated, thereby raising the temperature in the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article, thereby generating an aerosol blow It has the effect of improving characteristics such as persimmon.

1 is a simplified vertical cross-sectional view of a multi-type aerosol generating device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the composite aerosol generating device of FIG. 1 .

Hereinafter, embodiments are described in detail through drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the specific embodiments, and it should be understood that the described embodiments include various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for like elements.

In this document, expressions such as "has", "may have", "includes", or "may include" refer to the presence of a corresponding feature (eg, numerical value, function, operation, or component such as a part). , which does not preclude the existence of additional features.

In this document, expressions such as "A or B", "at least one of A and/and B", or "one or more of A or/and B" may include all possible combinations of the items listed together. . For example, "A or B", "at least one of A and B", or "at least one of A or B" includes (1) at least one A, (2) at least one B, Or (3) may refer to all cases including at least one A and at least one B.

Expressions such as "first", "second", "first", or "second" as used herein may modify various elements, in any order and/or importance, and may refer to one element as another. It is used to distinguish from components, but does not limit the components. For example, a first user device and a second user device may represent different user devices regardless of order or importance. For example, without departing from the scope of rights described in this document, a first element may be called a second element, and similarly, the second element may also be renamed to the first element.

A component (e.g., a first component) is "(operatively or communicatively) coupled with/to" another component (e.g., a second component); When referred to as "connected to", it should be understood that the certain component may be directly connected to the other component or connected through another component (eg, a third component). On the other hand, when an element (eg, a first element) is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another element (eg, a second element), the element and the above It may be understood that other components (eg, third components) do not exist between the other components.

As used in this document, the expression "configured to" means "suitable for", "having the capacity to", depending on the situation. ", "designed to", "adapted to", "made to", or "capable of" can be used interchangeably. The term "configured (or set) to" may not necessarily mean only "specifically designed to" hardware. Instead, in some contexts, the phrase "device configured to" may mean that the device is "capable of" in conjunction with other devices or components. For example, the phrase "a processor configured (or set) to perform A, B, and C" may include a dedicated processor (eg, an embedded processor) to perform those operations, or one or more software programs stored in a memory device that executes By doing so, it may mean a general-purpose processor (eg, CPU or application processor) capable of performing corresponding operations.

Terms used in this document are only used to describe a specific embodiment, and may not be intended to limit the scope of other embodiments. Singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field described in this document. Among the terms used in this document, the terms defined in general dictionaries may be interpreted as having the same or similar meaning to the meaning in the context of the related art, and unless explicitly defined in this document, in an ideal or excessively formal meaning. not interpreted In some cases, even terms defined in this document cannot be interpreted to exclude the embodiments of this document.

In an embodiment, a cigarette-type aerosol-forming article includes a filter unit having a series of laminated structures, a cooling unit, and an aerosol-forming base layer (eg, cut wax, fragrance, nicotine, VG (vegetable glycerin), PG (propylene glycol), A substance containing at least one of flavoring agent, caffeine, nutritional tonic, and CBD). In addition, the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article is configured to include a filter unit, a cooling unit, and a wrapping unit surrounding the outer surface of the aerosol-forming substrate layer. Cigarette-type aerosol-forming articles include conventional electronic cigarette cigarettes, filters, and the like.

1 is a simplified vertical cross-sectional view of a multi-type aerosol generating device according to an embodiment.

The composite type aerosol generating device 1 includes a first accommodating part 120 which is open at the top to form a first heating space S1 into which the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 is inserted and separated, and a porous The second accommodating part 130 forming the second heating space S2 into which the moisture absorber 20 is inserted and separated (or detached), and the first accommodating part 130 is in contact with or close to the first accommodating part 120 120 is mounted on the bottom surface of the first heating unit 150 for generating thermal energy or generating and transferring thermal energy to the first accommodating unit 120, and the second accommodating unit 130, the porous moisture absorbent ( 20) an upper case 100 having a second heating unit 160 for applying thermal energy, and a lower case 200 mounted on the lower side of the upper case 100 and having an accommodation space S3 therein includes

The cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 is as described above.

The porous absorbent 20 is a porous ceramic absorbent, and is one selected from the group consisting of magnesium, aluminum, magnesium-aluminum mixture, titanium, chromium, nickel, cobalt-chromium, hydroapatite, aluminum oxide, zirconium, tantalum, and titanium. composed of more than one substance.

The porous moisture absorber 20 is connected to the lower moisture absorber 22 forming the lower side of the inner space S4 in which the aerosol-forming substrate in the liquid or gel state is accommodated, and the upper side of the lower moisture absorber 22, and is connected to the inner space ( S4) is composed of the upper moisture absorption body 24 forming.

The lower moisture absorbing body 22 has a moisture absorbing surface, which is an upper surface in contact with the aerosol-forming substrate in the internal space S4, and a bottom surface, which is an opposite surface to the moisture absorbing surface and receives thermal energy to atomize the aerosol-forming substrate to generate aerosol. It has a screen, and the aerosol-forming substrate from the moisture absorbing surface is transferred to the no-screen through internal pores. For smooth transfer of the aerosol-forming substrate, the lower moisture absorber 22 has a hydrophilic property. The porosity of the lower moisture absorbent 22 is preferably in the range of 1 to 70%, and the pore size of the lower moisture absorber 22 is preferably in the range of 1 to 80 μm.

The upper moisture absorber 24 has hydrophobic properties such that the aerosol-forming substrate is conveyed only through the lower moisture absorber 22 . The porosity of the upper moisture absorber 24 is preferably 0% or close to 0%.

A lid portion for inserting the aerosol-forming substrate may be formed on the upper moisture absorbing body 24 .

Although the porous moisture absorbent 20 in this embodiment is described as including an internal space S4, there is no internal space S4 in other embodiments, and the inside of the porous moisture absorbent 20 is filled and the pores therein are filled. The aerosol-forming substrate may be moistened or wetted. The bottom (non-screen) or interior of the porous absorbent with no internal space (S4) has the same hydrophilic properties as the bottom absorbent, and the other sides other than the bottom and interior have hydrophobic properties, and the porosity of the porous absorbent is It is preferably in the range of 1 to 70%, and the pore size is preferably in the range of 1 to 80 μm.

The aerosol-forming substrate accommodated in the inner space S4 or absorbed or wetted in the porous moisture absorbent 20 may be composed of VG, PG, nicotine, flavoring agent, caffeine, nutrient tonic, CBD, or some combination thereof.

The first accommodating part 120 is configured to include an insertion hole 122 formed on the upper side and an inlet hole 124 for inflow of air on the lower side.

When the resistance heating method is applied to the first heating device composed of the first accommodating part 120 and the first heating part 150, the first heating part 150 is a resistance heater in the form of F-PCB for resistance heating. and the first accommodating part 120 is made of a metal material having high thermal conductivity. The F-PCB type resistance heater includes a heating wire on the F-PCB and a plurality of connection pads for electrical contact with a power supply unit at both ends of the heating wire, and the heating wire is made of copper or constantan.

In another embodiment, when the induction heating method is applied to the first heating device, the first heating unit 150 is composed of an induction heating coil for electromagnetic induction, and the first accommodating unit 120 is a ferromagnetic susceptor pipe. made up of

The second accommodating part 130 includes an insertion hole 132 formed on the upper side, a lid part 134 for opening and closing the insertion hole 132, and a communication hole 134 for communication with the inflow path 170 on the lower side. It is composed by

The second heating unit 160 includes a resistive heating type heater, and the heater is made of a heating wire including at least one of Sus, Kanthal, and Nichrome. One side of the second heating unit 160 is in contact with the non-screen of the lower moisture absorbing body 22, and the other side of the second heating unit 160 is in contact with the inflow path 170 or the communication hole 134. desirable. In this embodiment, a resistance heating method is applied to the second heating device composed of the second accommodating part 130 and the second heating part 160 .

Between the upper case 100 and the lower case 200, an inflow path 170 communicating with the external space and the first heating space S1 and the second heating space S2 is formed. The inflow path 170 may be formed in the upper case 100 or the lower case 200 .

The inflow path 170 has a hollow pipe structure, and communicates with the first inlet 172 at one end, the second inlet 174 at the other end, and the first heating space S1 (or the inlet hole 124). Equipped with a through hole 176 for.

First, the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 is inserted into the first heating space S1, and the porous moisture absorbent 20 is inserted and mounted in the second heating space S2, so that the lid portion 134 is closed and the insertion port 132 The first aerosol generating function in the case where the porous moisture absorbent 20 contacts the second heating unit 160 by closing the ) will be described. A power supply unit mounted on the lower case 200 applies power to the first heating unit 150 and the second heating unit 160, respectively, to the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 through the first accommodating unit 120. Thermal energy is transferred, and the thermal energy is transferred to the lower moisture absorber 22 of the porous moisture absorber 20 . The cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 is heated to generate a first aerosol, and the no-screen, which is the lower surface of the lower moisture absorbent 22, is heated to form a no-screen through the moisture-absorbing surface, which is the upper side of the lower moisture absorbent 22 The transferred aerosol-forming substrate is heated, and a second aerosol is generated from the non-atomic surface and discharged through the communication hole 134 .

When a user inhales (puffs) through the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10, external air is introduced through the first and second inlets 172 and 174, respectively. Most of the air introduced through the first inlet 172 is introduced into the first heating space S1 through the communication hole 176 and the inlet hole 124 . In addition, as the second aerosol is discharged through the communication hole 134 and introduced into the inflow path 170, most of the external air and the second aerosol introduced from the second inlet 174 pass through the communication hole 176 and the inflow hole. It flows into the first heating space (S1) through (124). In this first aerosol generating function, the first and second aerosols are discharged to the outside together, thereby increasing the amount of atomization or mist discharged.

Next, when the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 is inserted into the first heating space S1 and the porous moisture absorbent 20 is not inserted into the second heating space S2 (that is, separated) The second aerosol generating function is described.

As a first embodiment of the second aerosol generating function, the power supply unit mounted on the lower case 200 applies power to the first heating unit 150 to generate a cigarette-type aerosol-forming article ( Thermal energy is transmitted to 10), and the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 is heated to generate a first aerosol. The power supply unit does not apply power to the second heating unit 160 so that the heating of the second heating unit 160 is stopped.

When a user inhales (puffs) through the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10, external air is introduced through the first and second inlets 172 and 174, respectively. Most of the air introduced through the first inlet 172 and the second inlet 174 is introduced into the first heating space S1 through the communication hole 176 and the inlet hole 124 . This first embodiment is the same as the process of inhaling an aerosol by heating only a general cigarette-type aerosol-forming article.

As a second embodiment of the second aerosol generating function, the power supply unit mounted on the lower case 200 applies power to the first heating unit 150 and the second heating unit 160, respectively, so that the first accommodating unit 120 ) through which thermal energy is transferred to the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10, and the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 is heated to generate a first aerosol. In addition, the second heating unit 160 performs a heating operation to heat the air in the introduction path 170 .

When a user inhales (puffs) through the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10, external air is introduced through the first and second inlets 172 and 174, respectively. Most of the air introduced through the first inlet 172 is introduced into the first heating space S1 through the communication hole 176 and the inlet hole 124 . In addition, as the second aerosol is discharged through the communication hole 134 and introduced into the inflow path 170, the air heated by the second heating unit 160 and the outside air introduced from the second inlet 174 Most of them are introduced into the first heating space S1 through the communication hole 176 and the inlet hole 124 . That is, heated air is introduced into the first heating space S1. Due to the inflow of the heated air, the temperature of the lower end of the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 rises, so that the amount of first aerosol generated or the amount of atomization increases, thereby providing a stronger blow feeling to the user.

As in the above-described first and second embodiments of the second aerosol generator, the heating operation and stopping of heating of the second heating unit 160 may be selectively performed.

FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the composite aerosol generating device of FIG. 1 .

The control device of the combined aerosol generating device 1 includes an input unit 220 that obtains an input (eg, power on/off, etc.) from a user and applies it to the processor 290, and information from the processor 290. A display unit 225 for receiving and displaying (eg, power status), a power supply unit 230 having a rechargeable battery and supplying power to the power supply unit 240 and the processor 290, and the power unit 230 A power supply unit (e.g., FET, etc.) that receives power from ) and supplies or cuts off the power supplied under the control of the processor 290 to the first and second heating units 150 and 160, respectively ( 240), and the puff detection that is mounted on the inflow path 170 and detects the pressure (or reduced pressure) in the inflow path 170 changed by the user's puff to generate a puff detection value and apply it to the processor 290. A sensor 260 and a mounting detection unit 262 for detecting whether the porous moisture absorbent 20 is inserted and mounted in the second heating space S2 and applying a mounting detection value to the processor 290, and the first heating The second heating space S3 heated by the first temperature sensor 264 for detecting the temperature of the space S1 and applying the first temperature detection value to the processor 290 and the second heating unit 160, or The second temperature sensor 266 detects the temperature of the intake path 170 or the second heating unit 160 and applies the second temperature sensing value to the processor 290, and controls the above-described components to control the first and second temperature sensor 266. It is configured to include a processor 290 or the like that performs any one of the second aerosol generating functions. However, the input unit 220, the display unit 225, the power supply unit 230, the first and second heating units 150 and 160, the puff detection sensor 260 and the first and second temperature sensors 264 , 266, etc. correspond to technologies clearly recognized by those skilled in the art to which this embodiment belongs, and thus detailed descriptions thereof are omitted. The control device of the composite aerosol generating device 1 is mounted on the upper case 100 and/or the lower case 200.

The power supply unit 240 is connected to the first and second heating units 150 and 160, respectively, and may be composed of first and second sub-power supply units that supply or block power from the power supply unit 230, or a single power supply unit. It may be composed of a switching element or a plurality of switching elements. The processor 290 generates a control signal (eg, a PWM signal or an EN signal) and applies it to the power supply 240 to supply power to and cut off power to the first and second heating units 150 and 160, respectively. perform independently.

Mounting detecting unit 262 may be composed of a sensor or switch that detects whether or not the porous moisture absorbent 20 is inserted and mounted in the second heating space S2. For example, the mounting detecting unit 262 may be an optical sensor mounted in the second heating space S2 or a touch detecting switch formed on the lower surface of the second accommodating unit 130 . The mounting detection unit 262 generates a mounting detection value (mounted/unmounted) and applies it to the processor 290 .

In another embodiment, the control device of the multi-type aerosol generating device 1 includes an insertion detection unit for detecting whether the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 is inserted or mounted in the first heating space S1, and the insertion detection unit An insertion detection value (insertion/non-insertion) is generated and applied to the processor 290, and the processor 290 determines whether the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 is inserted into the first heating space S1 according to the insertion detection value. may be determined, and the heating operation and the heating stop operation of the first heating unit 150 may be performed by controlling the power supply unit 240 according to the determination or the insertion detection value.

The processor 290 stores the temperature profile (eg, target temperature, heating time, etc.) for performing the first and second aerosol generating functions described above. The processor 290 generates a control signal so that each of the first and second temperature sensing values from the first and second temperature sensors 264 and 266 correspond to or are the same as each temperature profile, so that the power supply unit 240 ) is applied. Supplying and shutting off power using these temperature profiles and temperature detection values corresponds to a technique already widely known to those skilled in the art to which this embodiment belongs, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The performance of the first aerosol-generating function is first described. The processor 290 confirms the installation of the porous moisture absorbent 20 according to the installation detection value from the installation detection unit 262, and the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 is placed in the first heating space S1 according to the insertion detection value. ) is inserted.

When the porous moisture absorbent 20 is mounted in the second heating space S2 and the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 is inserted in the first heating space S1, the processor 290 operates the power supply unit 240 Controlled so that each of the first and second heating units 150 and 160 performs a heating operation, so that the first and second aerosols together with air pass through the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 when the user inhales to let it out

Next, the implementation of the first embodiment of the second aerosol-generating function is described.

The processor 290 confirms that the porous moisture absorbent 20 is not mounted according to the mounting detection value from the installation detection unit 262, and the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 is moved to the first heating space S1 according to the insertion detection value. ) is inserted.

When the porous moisture absorbent 20 is not mounted in the second heating space S2 and the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 is inserted into the first heating space S1, the processor 290 operates the power supply unit 240 By controlling the first heating unit 150 to perform a heating operation, the first aerosol together with the air is discharged through the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 when the user inhales. At this time, the processor 290 controls the power supply 240 to stop heating the second heating unit 160 .

Next, the implementation of the second embodiment of the second aerosol-generating function is described.

The processor 290 confirms that the porous moisture absorbent 20 is not mounted according to the mounting detection value from the installation detection unit 262, and the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 is moved to the first heating space S1 according to the insertion detection value. ) is inserted.

When the porous moisture absorbent 20 is not mounted in the second heating space S2 and the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 is inserted into the first heating space S1, the processor 290 operates the power supply unit 240 Controlled so that the first and second heating units 150 and 160 perform a heating operation, so that the air heated by the second heating unit 160 when the user inhales the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 and is discharged through the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 together with the first aerosol. By allowing the heated air to flow into the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 in the first heating space S1, there is an effect of improving the characteristics of the aerosol (amount of smoke, impact feeling, and improvement in taste). In addition, the processor 290 controls the power supply unit 240 to adjust the heating amount (heat generation amount) in the second heating unit 160 to flow into the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article 10 in the first heating space S1. You can control the temperature of the air.

At least a part of a device (eg, a processor or functions thereof) or a method (eg, operations) according to various embodiments may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium in the form of a program module. Can be implemented as stored instructions. When the command is executed by a processor, the one or more processors may perform a function corresponding to the command. A computer-readable storage medium may be, for example, a memory.

Computer-readable recording media include hard disks, floppy disks, magnetic media (eg magnetic tape), optical media (eg CD-ROM, DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), magnetic- It may include optical media (e.g., a floptical disk), hardware devices (e.g., ROM, RAM, or flash memory, etc.), etc. In addition, the program instructions may include the same as generated by a compiler. It may include not only machine code but also high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc. The above-described hardware device may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform operations of various embodiments, The reverse is the same.

Processors or functions by processors according to various embodiments may include at least one or more of the aforementioned elements, some may be omitted, or additional elements may be further included. Operations performed by modules, program modules, or other components according to various embodiments may be executed in a sequential, parallel, repetitive, or heuristic manner. Also, some actions may be performed in a different order, omitted, or other actions may be added.

As described above, it is not limited to the specific preferred embodiments described above, and anyone having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs can implement various modifications without departing from the subject matter claimed in the claims. Of course, such changes are within the scope of the claims.

100: upper case 200: lower case

Claims (9)

a first heating unit for heating a first heating space into which a cigarette-type aerosol-forming article is inserted or separated;
a second heating unit for heating a second heating space in which a porous moisture absorbing material accommodating and absorbing a liquid or gel aerosol-forming substrate is inserted or separated;
a power supply unit supplying or blocking power to the first and second heating units, respectively;
an inflow path communicating with the external space and the first and second heating spaces, respectively;
By controlling the power supply, the first heating unit performs a heating operation so that the first aerosol is generated from the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article, and the second heating unit performs a heating operation to generate a second aerosol from the porous moisture absorbent, or the inflow path or the second heating Including a processor that heats the space or stops heating the second heating unit,
The porous moisture absorbent is composed of a lower moisture absorbent having hydrophilic properties and forming a lower side of the inner space in which an aerosol-forming substrate is accommodated, and an upper moisture absorbent having hydrophobic characteristics and connecting to the upper side of the lower absorbent to form an internal space,
An aerosol-forming substrate is accommodated in the inner space of the porous moisture absorbent,
The upper side of the lower moisture absorbing body is a moisture absorbing surface in contact with the aerosol-forming substrate, and the lower surface of the lower moisture absorbing body is a non-atomic surface in contact with the second heating unit to generate a second aerosol, and the aerosol accommodated in the internal space through the lower moisture absorbing body. A composite aerosol generating device, characterized in that a forming substrate is conveyed. According to claim 1,
When the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article is inserted into the first heating space and the porous moisture absorbent is inserted into the second heating space,
The processor controls the power supply unit to generate the first and second aerosols, so that the first and second aerosols are discharged through the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article when a user inhales. According to claim 1,
When the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article is inserted into the first heating space and the porous moisture absorbent is not inserted into the second heating space,
The processor controls the power supply to generate the first aerosol, and controls the power supply to selectively perform a heating operation and a heating stop of the second heating unit. According to claim 1,
When the cigarette-type aerosol-forming article is inserted into the first heating space and the porous moisture absorbent is not inserted into the second heating space,
The processor controls the power supply to generate the first aerosol, controls the power supply to perform the heating operation of the second heating unit, and adjusts the heating amount in the second heating unit to obtain a cigarette-type aerosol-forming article when the user inhales. A composite aerosol generator, characterized in that for controlling the temperature of the air introduced into the. According to any one of claims 2 to 4,
The composite aerosol generating device includes a mounting detection unit for detecting whether a porous moisture absorbent is inserted into the second heating space and applying a mounting detection value to the processor, and detecting whether a cigarette-type aerosol-forming article is inserted into the first heating space and inserting the A composite aerosol generating device, characterized in that it comprises an insertion detection unit for applying the detection value to the processor. According to claim 1,
A composite aerosol generator, characterized in that the porosity of the lower moisture absorbent of the porous moisture absorber is in the range of 1 to 70%, and the porosity of the upper moisture absorber of the porous moisture absorber is 0% or adjacent thereto. According to claim 1 or 6,
The porous absorbent is composed of one or more materials selected from the group consisting of magnesium, aluminum, magnesium-aluminum blend, titanium, chromium, nickel, cobalt-chromium, hydroapatite, aluminum oxide, zirconium, tantalum, and titanium. Combined aerosol generating device. According to claim 6,
A composite aerosol generating device, characterized in that the pore size of the lower moisture absorber of the porous moisture absorber is in the range of 1 to 80 μm. According to claim 1,
The aerosol-forming substrate accommodated or absorbed in the porous moisture absorbent is a composite aerosol generating device, characterized in that composed of vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol, nicotine, flavoring agent, caffeine, nutrient tonic, CBD, or some combination thereof.

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