KR20180070441A - Smocking member cleaning device and smocking member system - Google Patents

Abstract

One embodiment of the present invention relates to a smoking member cleaning device configured to clean a smoking member. The disclosed smoking member cleaning device comprises: a main body unit; an accommodating unit formed in one region of the main body unit and accommodating a region of the smoking member when the smoking member is cleaned; a cleaning unit formed in the accommodating unit and configured to perform cleaning of the smoking member; a cleaning driving unit connected to the cleaning unit and configured to move the cleaning unit while moving the cleaning unit; and a power supply unit configured to supply driving energy to the cleaning driving unit.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a smoking-member cleaning device and a smok- ing member system,

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a smoking article cleaning device and a smoking article system.

For a long time people used a variety of goods for smoking. For example, a rod-shaped cigarette was formed and processed together with a filter member to form a cigarette.

On the other hand, such articles for smoking are being developed in various forms, and a part or all of the smoking materials are inserted into smoking members to diversify the user's smoking environment.

It is difficult to handle and manage the user of such a smoking member in many cases. In particular, it is difficult to manage the smoking member after smoking using the smoking member, thereby limiting the convenience of the user.

Embodiments of the present invention provide a smoking-member cleaning device and a smoking-member system that can improve the convenience of the user's smoking and the ease of management of the smoking-mate member.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a smoking-member cleaning device configured to perform cleaning of a smoking article, the apparatus comprising: a main body; A cleaning unit connected to the cleaning unit and configured to move the cleaning unit to perform cleaning with respect to the smoking unit, the cleaning unit being connected to the cleaning unit, And a power supply unit configured to supply driving energy to the driving unit.

In this embodiment, the power supply unit may be connected to an external power supply.

In the present embodiment, the smoking member includes a main region and an insertion groove formed to be connected to one end of the main region, and the cleaning portion may correspond to the insertion groove when the smoking member is cleaned.

In the present embodiment, it is preferable to further include a heater member disposed in the insertion groove to advance heating of the smoking material, and the cleaning unit may be in contact with the heater member when the smoking member is cleaned.

In this embodiment, the cleaning portion may include a brush shape having a plurality of fiber strands.

In this embodiment, the power supply unit is connected to a connection unit disposed in the cigarette member mounting device having the mounting unit for mounting the smoking member, and driving energy is transmitted from the connection unit to the cleaning driving unit through the power supply unit, As shown in FIG.

In the present embodiment, the power supply unit is connected to the connection member, which is disposed in the smoking-member mounting device having a mounting portion for mounting the smoking member and a connection portion corresponding to the smoking member, And driving energy is transmitted to the cleaning drive unit through the power supply unit to advance the cleaning of the smoking member.

In the present embodiment, a connecting portion disposed in a smoking member housing device having a housing region for housing the smoking member is connected to the power supply portion, and driving energy is transmitted from the connecting portion to the cleaning driving portion through the power supply portion, And proceeding with cleaning of the member.

In the present embodiment, the power supply unit is connected to the connection member disposed in the smoking article storage device having the storage area for storing the smoking article and the connection section corresponding to the smoking article, And driving energy is transmitted to the cleaning drive unit through the power supply unit to advance the cleaning of the smoking member.

In the present embodiment, the power supply unit is connected to the connection member disposed in the smoking article storage device having the storage area for storing the smoking article and the connection section corresponding to the smoking article, And driving energy is transmitted to the cleaning drive unit through the power supply unit to advance the cleaning of the smoking member.

In this embodiment, a protruding region protruding from the main body may be provided, and the power supply unit may be formed in the protruding region.

Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to a smoking article system including a smoking article cleaning device configured to perform cleaning of a smoking article and a smoking article mounting device for mounting the smoking article, A receiving portion formed in one area of the main body and accommodating a region of the smoking member when the smoking member is cleaned, a cleaning portion formed in the receiving portion and configured to perform cleaning with respect to the smoking member, And a power supply unit connected to the cleaning unit and configured to supply cleaning energy to the cleaning drive unit, the cleaning unit being configured to move the cleaning unit to clean the smoking unit while moving the cleaning unit, And a base portion And a connection portion formed to be connected to the power supply portion, wherein drive energy is transmitted from the connection portion to the cleaning drive portion through the power supply portion to advance cleaning of the smoking article, A smoking member system is disclosed.

Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to a smoking article system including a smoking article cleaning device formed to perform cleaning of a smoking article and a smoking article accommodation device accommodating the smoking article, A cleaning unit formed in one portion of the main body to receive one portion of the smoking member when the smoking member is cleaned, a cleaning portion formed in the receiving portion to clean the smoking member, And a power supply unit connected to the cleaning unit and configured to supply cleaning energy to the cleaning drive unit, the cleaning unit being configured to perform cleaning of the smoking article while moving the cleaning unit, wherein the smoking article storage device includes a storage housing, And a housing And a connection portion formed to connect with the power supply portion, wherein driving energy is transferred from the connection portion to the cleaning drive portion through the power supply portion to perform cleaning of the smoking article, A smoking member system is disclosed.

Other aspects, features, and advantages will become apparent from the following drawings, claims, and detailed description of the invention.

The smoking-member cleaning device and the smoking-member system according to the embodiments of the present invention can improve the convenience of the user's smoking and the convenience of the management of the smoking member.

1 is a schematic view of a smoking-piece cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 2A to 2C are views showing specific modifications of the cleaning member and the cleaning drive unit of the smoking-member cleaning device of FIG.
Fig. 3 is a view exemplifying an operation of cleaning the smoking article using the smoking article cleaning device of Fig. 1; Fig.
4 is a view schematically showing a smoking-piece cleaning device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a view showing a smoking-member cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention connected to a smoking-member holding device.
6 is a view showing a state in which the smoking article is placed on the smoking article holding device of Fig.
7 is a view showing a smoking-member cleaning device according to one embodiment of the present invention connected to a smoking-member holding device.
8 is a view showing a smoking-member cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention connected to a smoking-member storage device.
9 is a view showing a process in which a smoking-member cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to a smoking-member storing device.
FIG. 10 is an exemplary view showing that the cleaning of the smoking article is proceeded after the smoking article cleaning device of FIG. 9 is connected to the smoking article storage device.
11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XI-XI in Fig.
Fig. 12 is a view showing the smoking article housed in the smoking article housing device of Fig. 9; Fig.
13 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XIII-XIII in Fig.
14 is a configuration diagram showing an example of an aerosol generating apparatus.
15A and 15B are views showing various examples of the holder.
16 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a cradle.
17A and 17B are views showing various examples of an example of a cradle.
18 is a view showing an example in which the holder is inserted into the cradle.
19 is a view showing an example in which the holder is tilted in a state of being inserted into the cradle.
20A to 20B are views showing examples in which the holder is inserted into the cradle.
21 is a flowchart for explaining an example in which the holder and the cradle operate.
22 is a flowchart for explaining an example in which the holder operates.
23 is a flowchart for explaining an example in which the cradle operates.
24 is a view showing an example in which a cigarette is inserted into a holder.
25A and 25B are configuration diagrams showing an example of a cigarette.
26A to 26F are views showing examples of the cooling structure of the cigarette.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present invention is capable of various modifications and various embodiments, and specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. The effects and features of the present invention and methods of achieving them will be apparent with reference to the embodiments described in detail below with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, but may be implemented in various forms.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like or corresponding components throughout the drawings, and a duplicate description thereof will be omitted .

In the following embodiments, the terms first, second, and the like are used for the purpose of distinguishing one element from another element, not the limitative meaning.

In the following examples, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the following embodiments, terms such as inclusive or possessive are intended to mean that a feature, or element, described in the specification is present, and does not preclude the possibility that one or more other features or elements may be added.

When an element is referred to as "including" an element throughout the specification, it is to be understood that the element may include other elements as well, without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Also, the terms " part, "" module," and the like, which are described in the specification, refer to a unit for processing at least one function or operation, which may be implemented by hardware or software or by a combination of hardware and software.

In the drawings, components may be exaggerated or reduced in size for convenience of explanation. For example, the size and thickness of each component shown in the drawings are arbitrarily shown for convenience of explanation, and thus the present invention is not necessarily limited to those shown in the drawings.

In the following embodiments, the x-axis, the y-axis, and the z-axis are not limited to three axes on the orthogonal coordinate system, and can be interpreted in a broad sense including the three axes. For example, the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis may be orthogonal to each other, but may refer to different directions that are not orthogonal to each other.

If certain embodiments are otherwise feasible, the particular process sequence may be performed differently from the sequence described. For example, two processes that are described in succession may be performed substantially concurrently, and may be performed in the reverse order of the order described.

1 is a schematic view of a smoking-piece cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 2A to 2C are views showing specific modifications of the cleaning member and the cleaning drive unit of the smoking-member cleaning device of FIG.

Fig. 3 is a view exemplifying an operation of cleaning the smoking article using the smoking article cleaning device of Fig. 1; Fig.

1 to 3, the smoking-member cleaning device 100 of the present embodiment includes a main body 110, a receiving portion 120, a cleaning portion 130, a cleaning driving portion 140, and a power supply portion 150 can do.

The main body 110 has a main area of the smoking-member cleaning device 100 and can be formed of a material having durability so that the smoking-member cleaning device 100 can be easily handled and stored.

For example, the body portion 110 may contain a resin-based material, and as another example, it may contain a ceramic material, and as another example, it may contain a metal material.

As an alternative embodiment, the body portion 110 may have a cylindrical shape with a suitable width for a user to use easily, and may have, for example, a square column or a cylindrical shape.

The body portion 110 may have a shape elongated in one direction and may be smaller than the length of the smoking article TM for convenience of handling by the user.

The receiving portion 120 may be formed to accommodate at least one region of the smoking member TM so as to perform a cleaning operation with respect to the smoking member TM. The receiving portion 120 may have a groove shape having a predetermined depth.

The receiving portion 120 may be formed to have a width larger than the width of the smoking article TM in one direction as shown in FIG. 3 so as to accommodate the smoking article TM.

At least one region of the receiving portion 120 may be surrounded by the main body 110. For example, the inner surface of the receiving portion 120 may be surrounded by the body portion 110.

Also, as an alternative embodiment, one inner side of the receptacle 120 may be surrounded by the body 110, and another may have an open area without being surrounded by the body 110.

The cleaning part 130 may be formed in the receiving part 120. The cleaning unit 130 is formed to be able to carry out cleaning of the smoking article TM.

Referring to FIG. 3, the smoking member TM may include an insertion groove HG to be connected to one end of the main region MU and one end of the main region MU.

The heater member (HU) may be disposed in the insertion groove (HG).

A smoking material for smoking of the user can be inserted into the insertion groove HG, and the smoking material is heated by the heater member HU so that the user can proceed the smoking process.

As an alternative embodiment, the cleaning portion 130 may have a brush shape and may include a plurality of fiber strands. In this case, the plurality of fiber strands may be formed of various materials, and as an alternative embodiment, the cleaning may be performed while contacting the space of the smoking member TM, for example, the inner surface of the insertion groove HG or the heater member HU And may include synthetic fiber-based materials such as resins and the like to prevent or detect damage to the smoking article (TM).

The long extending direction of the cleaning part 130 may be parallel to the depth direction of the receiving part 120. As another example, the cleaning portion 130 may include a portion formed in an oblique direction intersecting the depth direction of the accommodating portion 120.

The cleaning unit 130 may be in contact with the heater member HU of the smoking member TM so that cleaning of the heater member HU may proceed.

For example, as described above, a smoking material for smoking is inserted into the insertion groove HG, and the smoking material is heated by the heater member HU, There may be residues or byproducts of the smoking material and the remaining residues or by-products remain in the heater member HU, which may affect the subsequent smoking process, ) May be a problem in safety.

The cleaning unit 130 can easily carry out cleaning of the insertion groove HG and the heater member HU.

The cleaning unit 130 may be attached to the smoking member TM, particularly, the insertion groove HG and the heater member HU, before proceeding to the smoking process after the smoking process using the smoking member TM, So that the cleaning can be easily performed. At this time, cleaning can easily proceed while the cleaning unit 130 contacts the insertion groove HG and the heater member HU.

The cleaning drive unit 140 is connected to the cleaning unit 130 so that the cleaning unit 130 can be moved by the cleaning drive unit 140.

For example, as shown in FIG. 2A, the cleaning unit 130 can rotate around the rotation axis AX by rotation drive of the cleaning drive unit 140. FIG.

As an alternative embodiment, the cleaning unit 130 can rotate more than one turn, that is, 360 degrees or more.

As another example, the cleaning unit 130 may perform angular motion less than 360 degrees.

The rotation axis AX may be parallel to the longitudinal direction of the cleaning unit 130. [ The rotation axis AX may be a direction parallel to the insertion groove HG of the smoking article TM when the smoking article TM is received in the receiving section 120. [

The cleaning unit 130 can advance the cleaning of the insertion groove HG without leaving the insertion groove HG in the insertion groove HG.

Particularly, the cleaning of the insertion groove HG and the heater member HU through the rotation of the cleaning part 130 can be facilitated.

As another example, referring to FIG. 2B, the cleaning unit 130 'may be connected to the cleaning drive unit 140' to move by the cleaning drive unit 140 '. Specifically, the cleaning unit 130' It can move in one direction or both directions along the direction of movement LD.

In an alternative embodiment, the direction of motion LD may be parallel to the longitudinal direction of the cleaning portion 130 '. The direction of movement LD may be a direction parallel to the insertion groove HG of the smoking article TM when the smoking article TM is received in the receiving section 120. [ The cleaning unit 130 'can advance the cleaning of the insertion groove HG without leaving the insertion groove HG in the insertion groove HG.

2C, the cleaning unit 130 "may be connected to the cleaning driving unit 140" to move by the cleaning driving unit 140 ", and specifically to the side driving of the cleaning driving unit 140 & It is possible to move in one direction or both directions along the motion direction HD1 or the motion direction HD2.

As an alternative embodiment, the direction of motion HD1 or the direction of motion HD2 may be a direction parallel to the width of the receiving portion 120. The movement direction HD1 or the movement direction HD2 may be a direction in which the smoking article TM is directed toward the inner side of the insertion groove HG of the smoking article TM when the smoking article TM is received in the accommodation portion 120. [ At this time, the cleaning portion 130 'can contact the inner surface of the insertion groove HG, but the movement distance in the movement direction HD1 or the movement direction HD2 can be limited so as not to apply an excessive force.

Although not shown, the movement of the cleaning unit through the cleaning drive unit may be different, and the cleaning of the insertion groove HG and the heater member HU may be facilitated through, for example, vibration movement of the cleaning unit through the cleaning drive unit have.

During the cleaning operation, the cleaning member 140 may be fixed without moving in the receiving portion 120 during cleaning in order to secure an effective cleaning characteristic during cleaning through the movement of the cleaning portion 130 through the driving of the cleaning driving portion 140 .

To this end, a pressure member (not shown) similar to the protruding shape for supporting through friction with the smoking member TM may be formed in the receiving part 120.

As another embodiment, it is possible to form a protrusion in the accommodating portion 120, to form a recess in the area of the smoking article TM corresponding thereto, and conversely, to replace the recess and protrusion.

As another embodiment, the smoking member TM can be fixed without moving in the receiving portion 120 by using a physical method or an electrical method.

Also, the smoking member TM can be fixed without moving in the accommodating portion 120 by using the magnetic force.

It is needless to say that the contents of fixing the smoking article TM in the accommodating portion 120 may be selectively applied to all the embodiments described below without specific description.

The power supply unit 150 may be configured to supply the energy required to drive the cleaning drive unit 140, for example, electrical energy.

The power supply unit 150 may be electrically connected to the cleaning driving unit 140, for example.

The power supply 150 may be in various forms.

In an alternative embodiment, the power supply unit 150 receives electrical energy from an external power source and transfers the electrical energy to the cleaning drive unit 140 so that the cleaning unit 130 can supply the energy required for the movement.

3, the power supply unit 150 may include a power terminal, a USB terminal, and the like. The power supply unit 150 may be a power supply unit, have.

 As another alternative embodiment, the power supply unit 150 may be connected to an external power supply through a wireless connection, and may be supplied with energy through a wireless communication scheme. For this purpose, the power supply unit 150 may include a wireless communication module.

The operation and operation of the smoking-member cleaning device of this embodiment will be briefly described.

The smoking-member cleaning device 100 of the present embodiment includes a cleaning unit 130 disposed in the accommodating unit 120 and the cleaning unit 130 can perform movement by the cleaning driving unit 140. So that the cleaning of the smoking article TM can be facilitated.

The smoking article TM includes a heater member HU disposed in the insertion groove HG and the insertion groove HG as shown in Fig. 3, and the open inlet region of the insertion groove HG The smoking article TM may be disposed in the accommodating portion 120 so as to correspond to the cleaning portion 130. [

At this time, the cleaning part 130 corresponds to the insertion groove HG of the smoking article TM, and the entire cleaning part 130 can be accommodated in the insertion groove HG, for example.

Residues of the smoking material or by-products after smoking can remain in the insertion groove HG and the heater member HU through the smoking process. The insertion groove HG and the heater member HU) can be cleaned.

At this time, the cleaning effect on the smoking article TM can be improved by the rotation of the cleaning part 130 by the cleaning driving part 140, the linear movement, the lateral movement, or the vibration movement.

The cleaning operation of the cleaning unit 130 through the cleaning drive unit 140 can be performed by a user. That is, when the user pushes a selection button or the like after accommodating the smoking article TM in the receiving part 120, cleaning can be performed when external power is connected to the cleaning driving part 140 through the power supply part 150 have.

As an alternative, the cleaning operation of the cleaning unit 130 through the cleaning drive unit 140 may be automatically performed without selection by the user. That is, when the smoking member TM is accommodated in the accommodating portion 120, the smoking-member cleaning device 100 senses this and when an external power source is connected to the cleaning driving unit 140 through the power supplying unit 150 Cleaning can proceed.

For this, the smoking-member cleaning device 100 may further include a reception sensing unit (not shown), and the accommodation sensing unit may be disposed in the accommodation unit 120 to electrically or optically or physically accommodate the smoking- 120, respectively.

As another alternative embodiment, the cleaning operation of the cleaning unit 130 through the cleaning drive unit 140 can be automatically performed without any selection by the user. For example, when the external power source is cleaned through the power supply unit 150 The movement of the cleaning drive unit 140 can be performed independently of the reception of the smoking article TM when the user is connected to the driving unit 140. [

4 is a view schematically showing a smoking-piece cleaning device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

4, the smoking-member cleaning device 200 of the present embodiment may include a main body 210, a receiving portion 220, a cleaning portion 230, a cleaning driving portion 240, and a power supply portion 250 .

In addition, the example of the cleaning driving unit of Figs. 2A to 2C can be selectively applied.

For convenience of explanation, the description will be focused on the differences from the above-described embodiment.

The main body 210, the receiving portion 220, the cleaning portion 230, and the cleaning driving portion 240 of this embodiment are the same as or similar to those of the above-described embodiment, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The power supply unit 250 may be configured to supply energy, for example, electrical energy necessary for driving the cleaning drive unit 240.

The power supply unit 250 may be electrically connected to the cleaning driving unit 240, for example.

The power supply 250 may be in various forms. The power supply unit 250 may include a power supply unit, and may include a battery, for example.

As an alternative embodiment, the power supply unit 250 may include a battery exchange unit, and may include a battery accommodating space and an exchange cover.

As another example, the power supply unit 250 may include a rechargeable battery unit, may replace the rechargeable battery unit, and may be connected to an external power supply while fixing the rechargeable battery unit.

The operation and operation of the smoking-member cleaning device of this embodiment are similar to those of the above-described embodiment, and are briefly described.

The smoking-member cleaning device 200 of the present embodiment includes a cleaning portion 230 disposed in the accommodating portion 220 and the cleaning portion 230 can perform movement by the cleaning driving portion 240. So that the cleaning of the smoking article TM can be facilitated.

At this time, the cleaning effect on the smoking article TM can be improved through the rotation movement, the linear movement, the lateral movement, or the vibration movement of the cleaning section 230 by the cleaning drive section 240.

The power supply unit 250 can supply electrical energy to the cleaning drive unit 240 so that the cleaning member 200 can perform a cleaning operation without being connected to an external power source, The portable convenience of the portable terminal 200 can be improved.

5 is a view showing a smoking-member cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention connected to a smoking-member holding device.

Referring to FIG. 5, this embodiment may include a smoking-member cleaning device 300. The smoking-member cleaning device 300 is connected to the smoking-member holding device 1000.

5, the smoking-member cleaning device 300 of the present embodiment may include a main body 310, a receiving portion 320, a cleaning portion 330, a cleaning driving portion 340, and a power supply portion 350 .

For convenience of explanation, the description will be focused on the differences from the above-described embodiment.

The body 310 has a main area of the cigarette member cleaning device 300 and can be formed of a material having durability to facilitate handling and storage of the cigarette member cleaning device 300.

The receptacle 320 may be formed to accommodate at least one area of the smoking article TM so as to carry out a cleaning operation for the smoking article TM. The receiving portion 320 may have a groove shape having a predetermined depth.

The cleaning portion 330 may be formed in the receiving portion 320. The cleaning part 330 is formed so as to be able to carry out cleaning with respect to the smoking article TM.

The smoking article TM may have an insertion groove HG to be connected to one end of the main area MU and the main area MU. The heater member (HU) may be disposed in the insertion groove (HG).

The cleaning driving unit 340 is connected to the cleaning unit 330, and the cleaning unit 330 can be moved by the cleaning driving unit 340. 2A to 2C for driving the cleaning driving unit 340 can be selectively applied.

The power supply unit 350 may be configured to supply energy, for example, electrical energy, required for driving the cleaning driving unit 340. [

The power supply unit 350 may be electrically connected to the cleaning driver 340, for example.

The power supply part 350 may be connected to the connection part 1430 of the smoking-member mounting device 1000. Details of this will be described later.

The smoking-article-seating device 1000 of this embodiment may include a base portion 1410, a mounting portion 1420, a locking portion 1421, a supporting portion 1425, and a connecting portion 1430.

The base portion 1410 may have a placement surface 1410A so that the smoking-article seating device 1000 can be placed in the placement space. The placement surface 1410A may be a region corresponding to the placement area when the user places the smoking-article placement device 1000 in the placement space, and may have a flat surface as an optional embodiment.

The mounting portion 1420 may include a configuration for accommodating the smoking member TM to mount the smoking member TM. As an alternative embodiment, the mounting portion 1420 may have a groove shape having a predetermined thickness depth.

The latching portion 1421 is formed at the edge of one region of the latching portion 1420 and can define one region of the latching portion 1420. [

The supporting portion 1425 may be connected to the base portion 1410 and may be elongated to correspond to the body region MU of the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is received in the receiving portion 1420, For example, the smoking article TM may have a shape protruding along the longitudinal direction of the smoking article TM when the smoking article TM is received.

As an alternative embodiment, the support 1425 may be formed adjacent to one region of the mount 1420. For example, the support portion 1425 may be formed to correspond to at least one region of the region that does not correspond to the engagement portion 1421 in the region of the mount portion 1420.

As an alternative embodiment, the support portion 1425 may have a shape protruding longer than the engagement portion 1421 with respect to the longitudinal direction of the smoking article TM.

The support portion 1425 may correspond to the body region MU of the smoking article TM when the smoking article TM is mounted on the smoking-article seating device 1000. For example, the body region MU may correspond to the supporting portion 1425 The supporting portion 1425 can be protruded so as to have an appropriate length.

6, when the cigarette member TM is received in the cradle 1420, the cigarette member TM can easily support the cigarette member TM, Movement, swinging, or departure of the smoking article TM when the smoking article TM is mounted can be reduced or prevented to improve stability of the stationary state and the stability of power supply through the connecting section 1430 can be improved.

The smoking member TM is inserted into the mounting portion 1420 in a manner that the smoking member TM is inserted into the mounting portion 1420 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the main body region MU of the smoking member TM as shown in FIG. 1420 so that the smoking member TM can be mounted on the smoking-member mounting device 1000.

For example, the mounting portion 1420 may have a groove shape having a depth in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the smoking article TM, and the supporting portion 1425 may have a shape of at least one of the body portions MU of the smoking article TM. As another example, an extended shape corresponding to the edge of the smoking article TM.

The connection portion 1430 may be formed to be connected to the power supply portion 350 of the smoking-member cleaning device 300.

As an alternative embodiment, the connection portion 1430 may be formed on one side of the support portion 1425.

The cigarette member cleaning device 300 can be approached toward the support portion 1425 so that the power supply portion 350 of the cigarette member cleaning device 300 is connected to the connection portion 1430.

As an alternative embodiment, the smoking-member cleaning device 300 may include a groove 360H so as to correspond to the connection portion 1430, and a power supply portion 350 may be disposed adjacent to the groove 360H to connect the power supply portion 350 and a connection unit 1430 can be connected.

As an alternative embodiment, the magnetic force can be used to easily maintain the connection of the power supply part 350 of the smoking-piece cleaning device 300 with the connection part 1430. The magnetic member may include a magnetic member in one region of at least one of the smoking member cleaning device 300 and the smoking member mounting device 1000 and the other region may contain a magnetic material capable of interacting with the magnetic member.

For example, a magnetic material such as a permanent magnet may be used, and a magnetic material such as iron, nickel, or the like that interacts with the magnetic material may be used.

At this time, the arrangement position of the magnetic member and the magnetic material can be controlled between the smoking-member cleaning device 300 and the smoking-member seating device 1000 such that the connection portion 1430 and the power supply portion 350 match each other.

As an example, the magnetic force member may be disposed in one of the power supply unit 350 and the connection unit 1430, and the other may include magnetic material.

The power supply unit 350 is connected to the connection unit 1430 and can receive energy required for driving the cleaning drive unit 340 through the connection unit 1430.

5, the power supply unit 350 of the cigarette member cleaning device 300 is connected to the connection unit 1430, and the cleaning of the cigarette member TM, for example, the insertion groove HG and the heater Cleaning can be performed on the member HU, and more specifically, by driving the cleaning unit 330 through the cleaning driving unit 340. [

6, the connection unit 1430 may be disposed to face the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is housed in the mounting unit 1420, as shown in FIG. 6, As shown in Fig.

The connection portion 1430 may be formed to correspond to the terminal region CU of the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is accommodated in the mounting portion 1420 as an alternative embodiment.

That is, when the smoking member TM is accommodated in the receiving part 1420, the depth of the receiving part 1420 and the depth of the supporting part 1425 of the connecting part 1430 are adjusted so that the connecting part 1430 and the terminal area CU correspond to each other, And the position and size of the terminal area CU can be controlled.

As an alternative embodiment, a magnetic force may be used to facilitate the correspondence of the connection portion 1430 and the terminal region CU.

As an alternative embodiment, a plurality of connection portions 1430 may be disposed in the support portion 1425, and the smoking member TM may have a plurality of terminal regions CU corresponding thereto.

Also, a plurality of power supply units 350 of the smoking-member cleaning device 300 may be provided.

As an alternative embodiment, the smoking-member seating device 1000 may further include a connecting portion 1440.

The connection portion 1440 may be formed on one surface of the base portion 1410 and specifically on a surface other than the placement surface 1410A in the outer surface of the base portion 1410. [ For example, the connection portion 1440 may be formed on the side surface of the base portion 1410.

The connection unit 1440 can be connected to a separate external power source and an external power source when the smoking-member holding device 1000 is connected.

The external power source and the connection unit 1430 can be connected through the connection unit 1440 and the cleaning operation unit 340 of the cigarette member cleaning device 300 or the terminal area CU of the cigarette member TM can be connected via the connection unit 1430, The electric energy can be transmitted to the electric field.

In this case, the connection unit 1440 may be connected to a power cable, a USB cable, etc. For this purpose, the connection unit 1440 may include a power terminal, a USB terminal, and the like.

 As another alternative embodiment, the connection unit 1440 may be wirelessly connected to an external power source and may be supplied with energy through a wireless communication scheme. To this end, the connection 1440 may include a wireless communication module.

The operation and operation of the smoking-member cleaning device of this embodiment will be briefly described.

The smoking-member cleaning device 300 of this embodiment includes a cleaning part 330 disposed in the accommodating part 320 and the cleaning part 330 can perform movement by the cleaning driving part 340. So that the cleaning of the smoking article TM can be facilitated.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the smoking-member cleaning device 300 may be connected to the smoking-member seating device 1000, and specifically, the power-supplying unit 350 may be connected to the connecting portion 1430. And the power supply unit 350 is connected to the connection unit 1430 so that the opened entrance area of the insertion groove HG of the smoking member TM corresponds to the cleaning unit 330, ). ≪ / RTI >

At this time, the cleaning part 330 corresponds to the insertion groove HG of the smoking article TM, for example, the entire cleaning part 330 can be received in the insertion groove HG.

Cleaning of the insertion groove HG and the heater member HU of the smoking member through the cleaning unit 330 can be performed.

At this time, the cleaning effect on the smoking article TM can be improved by the rotation of the cleaning part 330 by the cleaning driving part 340, the linear movement, the lateral movement, or the vibration movement.

The driving of the cleaning driving unit 340 may be based on the energy transmitted through the connection part 1430 of the smoking-member mounting device 1000.

After the cleaning step is performed by the cleaning part 330, the smoking article TM can be stably received in the receiving part 1420 of the smoking-member mounting device 1000, and the supporting part 1425 The stable support characteristics can be improved.

The connecting portion 1430 is connected to the terminal region CU of the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is mounted on the smoking-member seating device 1000, Preheating can proceed.

For example, the smoking member TM advances the smoking step through the heating step of the smoking material using the heater member HU, and the energy as the heating source necessary for heating the heater member HU is supplied to the connection unit 1430. [ Lt; / RTI >

As another example, the smoking member TM may be subjected to a preheating process for smoking and may be supplied with energy for the preheating process through the connection portion 1430 of the smoking-member mounting device 1000. This preheating process may be a process that the user needs before smoking begins. That is, the preheating process may be a process of raising the temperature of the heater member (HU) used for heating the smoking material to an appropriate temperature.

The cleaning operation of the cleaning unit 330 can be performed by the user. That is, when the power supply unit 350 is connected to the connection unit 1430 and energy is transferred through the connection unit 1430 to the cleaning drive unit 340 after the cigarette member TM is accommodated in the accommodation unit 320, The user can push the selection button of the cleaning button or the like. At this time, a selection button may be formed in the smoking-member cleaning device 300 or the smoking-member seating device 1000.

As an alternative, the cleaning operation of the cleaning unit 330 through the cleaning drive unit 340 can be automatically performed without selection by the user. That is, when the smoking member TM is accommodated in the accommodating unit 320 and the power supply unit 350 is connected to the connection unit 1430 to transfer energy through the connection unit 1430 to the cleaning driving unit 340, Cleaning can be performed by sensing the reception of the smoking article TM in the receiving portion 320 of the member cleaning device 300. [

For this purpose, the smoking-member cleaning device 300 may further include a reception sensing unit (not shown), and the accommodation sensing unit may be disposed in the accommodation unit 320 to electrically or optically or physically receive the accommodation unit 320, respectively.

As another alternative embodiment, the cleaning operation of the cleaning unit 330 through the cleaning drive unit 340 may be automatically performed without selection by the user. For example, the power supply unit 350 may be connected to the connection unit 1430, The movement of the cleaning driving unit 340 may proceed regardless of the reception of the smoking member TM when the energy transmission through the heating member 1430 is transmitted to the cleaning driving unit 340. [

In the present embodiment, the smoking-member cleaning device 300 can be connected to the smoking-member holding device 1000 that houses the smoking member TM to perform cleaning, and at the time when the smoking-member cleaning device 300 is not used The ease of handling of the smoking article TM and the convenience of energy supply can be improved by placing the smoking article TM in the smoking article placing device 1000 as shown in FIG.

7 is a view showing a smoking-member cleaning device according to one embodiment of the present invention connected to a smoking-member holding device.

Referring to FIG. 7, the present embodiment may include a smoking-member cleaning device 300. The smoking-member cleaning device 300 is connected to the smoking-member holding device 1000 '.

For convenience of explanation, the description will be focused on the differences from the embodiment of FIG.

7, the smoking-member cleaning device 300 of the present embodiment may include a main body 310, a receiving portion 320, a cleaning portion 330, a cleaning driving portion 340, and a power supply portion 350 .

The smoking-piece cleaning device 300 of this embodiment may be the same as that described in Fig. 6 described above.

The smoking-member cleaning device 300 of this embodiment may not have a groove portion. As another example, as shown in Fig. 6, a groove may be provided in this embodiment, though not shown.

The main body 310, the receiving portion 320, the cleaning portion 330, the cleaning driving portion 340 and the power supply portion 350 of the present embodiment are the same as those described in the embodiment of FIG. 6 described above, However, the detailed description will be omitted.

The smoking-article-seating device 1000 'of this embodiment includes a base portion 1410', a mounting portion 1420 ', a locking portion 1421', a supporting portion 1425 ', a connecting portion 1430' and a connecting member 1435 ' ).

The base portion 1410 ', the mounting portion 1420', the locking portion 1421 ', the supporting portion 1425' and the connecting portion 1430 'are the same as or similar to those described in the embodiment of FIG. 6 And therefore, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The connecting member 1435 'may be disposed on one side of the supporting portion 1425'.

As an alternative embodiment, the connecting member 1435 'may be spaced apart from the connecting portion 1430' in the plane of the supporting portion 1425 '.

As an alternative embodiment, the connecting member 1435 'may be formed on a surface different from the surface on which the connecting portion 1430' is disposed in the surface of the supporting portion 1425 ', and as a concrete example, 1430 ' may be disposed.

The connection member 1435 'may be formed to be connected to the power supply unit 350 of the smoking-member cleaning device 300. The cigarette member cleaning device 300 can be approached toward the support portion 1425 ', for example, so that the power supply portion 350 of the cigarette member cleaning device 300 is connected to the connection member 1435'.

As an alternative embodiment, a groove 1425H 'may be formed on the surface of the supporting portion 1425' on which the connecting member 1435 'is disposed. For example, a groove 1425H 'may be formed on the surface of the support portion 1425' opposite to the surface where the connection portion 1430 'is formed, and a connection member 1435' may be formed on the groove 1425H ' have.

As an alternative embodiment, the magnetic force may be used to easily maintain the connection of the power supply portion 350 of the smoking-piece cleaning device 300 with the connecting member 1435 '. The magnetic member may include a magnetic member in one region of at least one of the smoking-member cleaning device 300 and the smoking-member seating device 1000 ', and the other one region may contain a magnetic material capable of interacting with the magnetic member .

For example, a magnetic material such as a permanent magnet may be used, and a magnetic material such as iron, nickel, or the like that interacts with the magnetic material may be used.

At this time, the arrangement position of the magnetic force member and the magnetic material can be controlled between the smoking-member cleaning device 300 and the smoking-member seating device 1000 'so that the connecting member 1435' and the power supply unit 350 are matched with each other.

As an example, it is possible to arrange the magnetic force member in one of the power supply unit 350 and the connecting member 1435 'and to include the magnetic material in the other.

The power supply unit 350 may be connected to the connection member 1435 'to receive energy required for driving the cleaning drive unit 340 through the connection member 1435'.

As another optional embodiment, the connection member 1435 'may be formed on the other side of the smoking article seating device 1000'. For example, a connecting member (not shown) is provided on the front surface FS adjacent to the mounting portion 1420 'and the mounting portion 1425' as an area other than the mounting portion 1420 ' 1435 'may be formed.

The connection portion 1430 may be arranged to face the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is accommodated in the mounting portion 1420 'so as to supply energy to the smoking member TM.

As an alternative embodiment, the connection portion 1430 'may be formed to correspond to the terminal region CU of the smoking article TM when the smoking article TM is received in the receiving portion 1420'.

As an alternative embodiment, the smoking article mounting device 1000 may further include a connecting portion 1440 ', the contents of which are the same as those described in the above embodiment.

The operation and operation of the smoking-member cleaning device of this embodiment will be briefly described.

The smoking-member cleaning device 300 of this embodiment includes a cleaning part 330 disposed in the accommodating part 320 and the cleaning part 330 can perform movement by the cleaning driving part 340. So that the cleaning of the smoking article TM can be facilitated.

For example, the smoking-member cleaning device 300 may be connected to the smoking-member seating device 1000 ', and specifically, the power-supplying unit 350 may be connected to the connecting member 1435'. The power supply unit 350 is connected to the connection member 1435 'so that the open entrance area of the insertion groove HG of the smoking member TM corresponds to the cleaning unit 330, (320).

At this time, the cleaning part 330 corresponds to the insertion groove HG of the smoking article TM, for example, the entire cleaning part 330 can be received in the insertion groove HG.

Cleaning of the insertion groove HG and the heater member HU of the smoking member through the cleaning unit 330 can be performed.

At this time, the cleaning effect on the smoking article TM can be improved by the rotation of the cleaning part 330 by the cleaning driving part 340, the linear movement, the lateral movement, or the vibration movement.

The driving of the cleaning driving unit 340 may be based on the energy transmitted through the connecting member 1435 'of the smoking-article placing apparatus 1000'.

After the cleaning step is performed by the cleaning part 330, the smoking article TM can be stably received in the receiving part 1420 'of the smoking-member mounting device 1000', and the supporting part 1425 '), It is possible to improve the stability characteristics.

The connecting portion 1430 'is connected to the terminal region CU of the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is mounted on the smoking-member seating device 1000' Charging or preheating can proceed.

The details of the charging or preheating are the same as those of the above-mentioned embodiment, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the present embodiment, the smoking-member cleaning device 300 can be connected to the smoking-member holding device 1000 'for holding the smoking member TM to perform the cleaning, and at the time when the smoking-member cleaning device 300 is not used It is possible to improve the ease of handling of the smoking article " TM " and the convenience of energy supply by mounting the smoking article " TM "

The connecting member 1435 for filling or preheating the smoking member 100 and the connecting member 1435 for cleaning the smoking-member cleaning device 300 are separately formed in the smoking-member mounting device 1000 ' For example, it is possible to improve the electrical control convenience by forming it in another area.

8 is a view showing a smoking-member cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention connected to a smoking-member storage device.

Referring to FIG. 8, the present embodiment may include a smoking-member cleaning device 400. The smoking-member cleaning device 400 is connected to the smoking-member storage device 2000.

Referring to FIG. 8, the smoking-member cleaning device 400 of the present embodiment may include a main body 410, a receiving portion 420, a cleaning portion 430, a cleaning driving portion 440, and a power supply portion 450 .

For convenience of explanation, the description will be focused on the differences from the above-described embodiment.

The main body part 410 has a main area of the smoking-member cleaning device 400 and can be formed of a material having durability so that the smoking-member cleaning device 400 can be easily handled and stored.

The receiving portion 420 may be formed to accommodate at least one area of the smoking article TM so as to carry out a cleaning operation with respect to the smoking article TM. The receiving portion 420 may have a groove shape having a predetermined depth.

The cleaning portion 430 may be formed in the receiving portion 420. The cleaning part 430 is formed so as to be able to carry out cleaning with respect to the smoking article TM.

The smoking article TM may have an insertion groove HG to be connected to one end of the main area MU and the main area MU. The heater member (HU) may be disposed in the insertion groove (HG).

The cleaning driving unit 440 is connected to the cleaning unit 430 so that the cleaning unit 430 can be moved by the cleaning driving unit 440. The example of FIGS. 2A to 2C for driving the cleaning driving unit 440 can be selectively applied.

The power supply unit 450 may be configured to supply energy, for example, electrical energy, required for driving the cleaning drive unit 440.

The power supply unit 450 may be electrically connected to the cleaning driving unit 440, for example.

As an alternative embodiment, the smoking-member cleaning device 400 may have a protruding area 460 protruding from the body 410 and a power supply 450 may be formed in the protruding area 460.

The protruding region 460 protrudes from one surface of the body portion 410 and may protrude from a direction away from the inlet of the accommodating portion 420.

The power supply unit 450 may be connected to the connection member 2235 of the smoking article storage device 2000. Details of this will be described later.

The smoking article storage device 2000 of the present embodiment may include a housing housing 2100, a housing area 2200, a connecting part 2230, and a connecting member 2235. [

The smoking article storage device 2000 may be used in various forms, for example, a user may use the smoking article TM to store the smoking article storage device 2000 and carry it.

The housing housing 2100 may include an outer shape of the smoking article storage device 2000 as a main area of the smoking article housing device 2000. [ For convenience of carrying the user, the storage housing 2100 may have a size and shape for a user's grip feeling.

The receiving area 2200 may include a form for accommodating the smoking article TM to accommodate the smoking article TM. As an alternative embodiment, the receiving area 2200 may have a shape in which one area of the receiving housing 2100 is removed, and may have a groove shape with a predetermined thickness depth. For example, the receiving area 2200 may have a width and a length corresponding to at least a value corresponding to or greater than the width and length of the smoking article TM.

The connection unit 2230 may be arranged so that the smoking member TM faces the smoking member TM when housed in the receiving area 2200 to supply energy to the smoking member TM.

The connection portion 2230 may be formed so as to correspond to the terminal region (not shown) of the smoking article TM when the smoking article TM is housed in the housing region 2200 as an alternative embodiment.

The connection member 2235 may be formed to be connected to the power supply unit 450 of the smoking-member cleaning device 400.

As an alternative embodiment, the smoking article storage device 2000 may have a groove 2300 formed on one side thereof and may be formed on the connecting member 2235 on the groove 2300. [ In this case, the protruding region 460 of the above-described alternative embodiment may correspond to the groove 2300. [

The process of connecting the smoking-member cleaning device 400 to the smoking-member storing device 2000 can be easily performed and the process of maintaining the connection state of the power-supplying unit 450 and the connecting member 2235 can be easily performed .

The cigarette member cleaning device 400 can be approached toward the connecting member 2235 so that the power supply part 450 of the cigarette member cleaning device 400 is connected to the connecting member 2235. [

As an alternative embodiment, the magnetic force can be used to easily maintain the connection of the power supply part 450 of the smoking-member cleaning device 400 with the connecting member 2235. [ The magnetic member may include a magnetic member in one area of at least one of the smoking-member cleaning device 400 and the smoking-member housing device 2000, and the remaining one area may contain a magnetic material capable of interacting with the magnetic member.

For example, a magnetic material such as a permanent magnet may be used, and a magnetic material such as iron, nickel, or the like that interacts with the magnetic material may be used.

At this time, the arrangement position of the magnetic member and the magnetic material can be controlled between the smoking-member cleaning device 400 and the smoking-member housing device 2000 so that the connecting member 2235 and the power-supplying portion 450 are matched with each other.

As an example, the magnetic force member may be disposed on one of the power supply unit 450 and the connecting member 2235, and the other may include magnetic material.

The power supply unit 450 may be connected to the connection member 2235 to receive energy required for driving the cleaning drive unit 440 through the connection member 2235.

It is possible to clean the cigarette member TM, for example, the insertion groove HG and the heater (not shown) while keeping the power supply unit 450 of the cigarette member cleaning device 400 easily connected to the connection member 2235, Cleaning can be performed on the member HU, and more specifically, by driving the cleaning unit 430 through the cleaning driving unit 440. [

As an alternative embodiment, the smoking article storage device 2000 may further include a connection portion (not shown).

The connection part (not shown) may be connected to an external power source when the external power source and the smoking article storage device 2000 are connected.

The external power source and the smoking article storage device 2000 can be connected through a connection part (not shown), and energy can be transmitted through the connection part 2230 or the connection member 2235.

As an alternative embodiment, the smoking article storage device 2000 may be connected to an external power source through a connection unit (not shown) to charge the smoking article storage device 2000.

The operation and operation of the smoking-member cleaning device of this embodiment will be briefly described.

The smoking-member cleaning device 400 of the present embodiment includes a cleaning portion 430 disposed in the accommodating portion 420 and the cleaning portion 430 can perform movement by the cleaning driving portion 440. So that the cleaning of the smoking article TM can be facilitated.

For example, the smoking-member cleaning device 400 may be connected to the smoking-member housing device 2000, and specifically, the power-supplying portion 450 may be connected to the connecting member 2235. The power supply unit 450 is connected to the connection member 2235 so that the open entrance area of the insertion groove HG of the smoking member TM corresponds to the cleaning unit 430, 420).

At this time, the cleaning part 430 corresponds to the insertion groove HG of the smoking article TM, for example, the entire cleaning part 430 can be received in the insertion groove HG.

The cleaning of the insertion groove HG and the heater member HU of the smoking member can be performed through the cleaning unit 430.

At this time, the cleaning effect on the smoking article TM can be improved by the rotation of the cleaning part 430 by the cleaning driving part 440, the linear movement, the lateral movement or the vibration movement.

The driving of the cleaning driving unit 440 may be based on the energy transmitted through the connecting member 2235 of the smoking article storage device 2000.

After proceeding to the cleaning step by the cleaning part 430, the smoking article TM can be housed in the housing area 2200 of the smoking article housing device 2000, and the smoking article TM is housed in the smoking article housing The connection portion 2230 is connected to a terminal region (not shown) of the smoking member TM when housed in the device 2000, and the smoking member TM can be charged or preheated through the connection region 2230.

The cleaning operation of the cleaning unit 430 can be performed by the user. When the power supply unit 450 is connected to the connection member 2235 and the energy transmission through the connection member 2235 is performed on the cleaning drive unit 440 after the smoking member TM is housed in the accommodating unit 420 The user can press the selection button or the like to perform cleaning. At this time, a selection button may be formed in the smoking-member cleaning device 400 or the smoking-member storage device 2000.

As an alternative embodiment, the cleaning operation of the cleaning unit 430 through the cleaning drive unit 440 can be performed automatically without selection by the user. That is, when the smoking member TM is housed in the accommodating portion 420 and the power supply portion 450 is connected to the connecting member 2235 and energy transfer via the connecting member 2235 is performed on the cleaning driving portion 440 Cleaning can be performed by sensing the reception of the smoking member TM in the receiving portion 420 of the smoking-member cleaning device 400.

For this purpose, the smoking-member cleaning device 400 may further include a reception sensing unit (not shown), and the accommodation sensing unit may be disposed in the accommodation unit 420 to electrically or optically or physically accommodate the smoking- 420). ≪ / RTI >

As another alternative embodiment, the cleaning operation of the cleaning unit 430 through the cleaning drive unit 440 may be performed automatically without selection by the user. For example, when the power supply unit 450 is connected to the connection member 2235 The movement of the cleaning driving unit 440 may proceed regardless of the reception of the smoking member TM when the energy transfer through the connecting member 2235 is made to the cleaning driving unit 440. [

In this embodiment, the smoking-member cleaning device 400 can be connected to the smoking-member storage device 2000 for storing the smokingmember TM to perform cleaning, and at the time when the smoking-member cleaning device 400 is not used The cigarette member TM can be stored in the cigarette member storage device 2000 to improve ease of handling of the cigarette member TM and ease of energy supply.

9 is a view showing a process in which a smoking-member cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to a smoking-member storing device, FIG. 10 is a sectional view of the smoking- Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XI-XI in Fig. 10; Fig.

Fig. 12 is a view showing a smoking article stored in the smoking article storing device of Fig. 9, and Fig. 13 is a sectional view taken along the line XIII-XIII in Fig.

Referring to Figs. 9 to 13, the present embodiment may include a smoking-member cleaning device 500. Fig. The smoking-member cleaning device 500 may be connected to the smoking-member storage device 3000. That is, as shown in FIG. 10, the smoking-member cleaning device 500 may be connected to the smoking-member storing device 3000 for cleaning the smokingmember TM.

The smoking-member cleaning device 500 of this embodiment may include a main body 510, a receiving portion 520, a cleaning portion 530, a cleaning driving portion 540, and a power supply portion 550.

For convenience of explanation, the description will be focused on the differences from the above-described embodiment.

The main body 510 has a main area of the smoking-member cleaning device 500 and can be formed of a material having durability so that the smoking-member cleaning device 500 can be easily handled and stored.

As an alternative embodiment, the body portion 510 may have a columnar shape, a quadrangular prismatic shape, and a curved edge shape.

The receptacle 520 may be formed to receive at least one area of the smoking article TM so as to carry out a cleaning operation with respect to the smoking article TM. The receiving portion 520 may have a groove shape having a predetermined depth.

The cleaning portion 530 may be formed in the receiving portion 520. The cleaning unit 530 is formed so as to be able to carry out cleaning with respect to the smoking article TM.

The smoking article TM may have an insertion groove HG to be connected to one end of the main area MU and the main area MU. The heater member (HU) may be disposed in the insertion groove (HG).

The cleaning driving unit 540 is connected to the cleaning unit 530 so that the cleaning unit 530 can be moved by the cleaning driving unit 540. The example of FIGS. 2A to 2C for driving the cleaning driving unit 540 can be selectively applied.

The power supply unit 550 may be configured to supply the energy required to drive the cleaning driving unit 540, for example, electrical energy.

The power supply unit 550 may be electrically connected to the cleaning driving unit 540, for example.

As an alternative embodiment, the smoking-member cleaning device 500 may have a protruding area 560 protruding from the main body 510 and a power supply 550 may be formed in the protruding area 560.

The protruding region 560 protrudes from one surface of the main body 510 and may have a protruding shape with respect to a direction away from the inlet of the accommodating portion 520.

The power supply unit 550 may be connected to the connection unit 3230 of the smoking article storage device 3000. Details of this will be described later.

The smoking article storage device 3000 of this embodiment may include a housing housing 3100, a housing area 3200, a connecting part 3230 and a connecting member 3235. [

The smoking article storage device 3000 may be used in various forms. For example, the user may use the smoking article storage device 3000 for carrying the smoking article storage device 3000 in the smoking article storage device 3000.

The housing housing 3100 may include an outer shape of the smoking article storage device 3000 as a main area of the smoking article housing device 3000. [ For convenience of carrying the user, the storage housing 3100 may have a size and shape for gripping the user.

The receiving area 3200 may include a form for accommodating the smoking article TM to accommodate the smoking article TM. As an alternative embodiment, the receiving area 3200 may have a shape in which one area of the receiving housing 3100 is removed, and may have a groove shape with a predetermined thickness depth. For example, the receiving area 3200 may have a width and a length corresponding to at least a value corresponding to or greater than the width and length of the smoking article TM.

As a specific example, the receiving area 3200 may have a length corresponding to at least a value corresponding to or greater than the length of the smoking member TM.

And the receiving area 3200 may have a width at least corresponding to a value corresponding to or larger than the width of the smoking article TM.

The opening of the receiving area 3200, that is, the area opened to the outside, may correspond to the longitudinal direction of the receiving area 3200, and this may be a shape corresponding to the smoking member TM.

That is, FIG. 9 may have an open area larger than that of the case where the accommodating area 2200 of FIG. 8 of the above-described embodiment has an open area of a shape corresponding to the width of the smoking article TM.

As a specific example, in this embodiment, the storage area 3200 may be formed on one side of the storage housing 3100 so as to have an open area corresponding to the longitudinal direction of the storage area 3200, 3200 in the user's space, so that the smoking-member cleaning device 500 to be described later can be easily connected.

The connection portion 3230 may be arranged so that the smoking member TM faces the smoking member TM when housed in the accommodating region 3200 so as to supply energy to the smoking member TM.

The connection portion 3230 may be formed so as to correspond to the terminal region (not shown) of the smoking article TM when the smoking article TM is housed in the housing region 3200 as an alternative embodiment.

The connection portion 3230 may be formed to be connected to the power supply portion 550 of the smoking-member cleaning device 500.

The smoking article cleaning device 500 may include a protruding area 560 and the protruding area 560 may correspond to the receiving area 3200 of the smoking article storage device 3000. [

The process of connecting the cigarette member cleaning device 500 to the cigarette member storage device 3000 can be easily performed and the process of maintaining the connection state between the power supply unit 550 and the connection unit 3230 can be easily performed have.

The cigarette member cleaning device 500 can be moved toward the connection portion 3230 so that the power supply portion 550 of the cigarette member cleaning device 500 is connected to the connection portion 3230.

As an alternative embodiment, the magnetic force can be used to easily maintain the connection of the power supply portion 550 of the smoking-member cleaning device 500 with the connecting member 3235. [ The magnetic member may include a magnetic member in one region of at least one of the smoking-member cleaning device 500 and the smoking-member housing device 3000, and the remaining one region may contain a magnetic material capable of interacting with the magnetic member.

For example, a magnetic material such as a permanent magnet may be used, and a magnetic material such as iron, nickel, or the like that interacts with the magnetic material may be used.

At this time, the arrangement position of the magnetic force member and the magnetic material can be controlled between the smoking-member cleaning device 500 and the smoking-member storage device 3000 so that the connection portion 3230 and the power supply portion 550 match each other.

As an example, the magnetic force member may be disposed in one of the power supply unit 550 and the connection unit 3230, and the other may include magnetic material.

The power supply unit 550 is connected to the connection unit 3230 and can receive energy required for driving the cleaning drive unit 540 through the connection unit 3230.

It is possible to clean the cigarette member TM such as the insertion groove HG and the heater member 3210 while easily maintaining the state where the power supply unit 550 of the cigarette member cleaning device 500 is connected to the connection unit 3230. [ (HU), and more specifically, it can proceed by driving the cleaning unit 530 through the cleaning driving unit 540.

12 and 13, the connecting portion 3230 is disposed so as to face the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is accommodated in the accommodating region 3200, and is connected to the smoking member TM Energy supply can be made.

The connection portion 3230 may be formed to correspond to the terminal region CU of the smoking article TM when the smoking article TM is housed in the housing region 3200 as an alternative embodiment.

That is, when the smoking article TM is housed in the receiving area 3200, the depth of the receiving area 3200, the position of the connecting part 3230, and the position of the connecting part 3230 are set so that the connecting part 3230 and the terminal area CU correspond to each other without further user adjustment. The position and size of the region CU can be controlled.

As an alternative embodiment, a magnetic force may be used to facilitate the correspondence of the connection portion 3230 and the terminal region CU.

As an alternative embodiment, a plurality of connection portions 3230 may be disposed in the accommodation region 3200, and the smoking member TM may have a plurality of terminal regions CU corresponding thereto.

As an alternative embodiment, the smoking article storage device 3000 may further include a connection portion (not shown).

The connection unit (not shown) may be connected to an external power source when the external power source and the smoking article storage device 3000 are connected.

The external power source and the smoking article storage device 3000 can be connected through a connection part (not shown), and energy can be transmitted through the connection part 3230 through the connection part (not shown).

As an alternative embodiment, the smoking article storage device 3000 may be connected to an external power source through a connection unit (not shown) to charge the smoking article storage device 3000.

The operation and operation of the smoking-member cleaning device of this embodiment will be briefly described.

The smoking-member cleaning device 500 of this embodiment includes a cleaning portion 530 disposed in the accommodating portion 520 and the cleaning portion 530 can perform movement by the cleaning driving portion 540. So that the cleaning of the smoking article TM can be facilitated.

For example, the smoking-member cleaning device 500 may be connected to the smoking-member housing device 3000, and specifically, the power-supplying portion 550 may be connected to the connecting member 3235. The power supply unit 550 is connected to the connection member 3235 so that the open entrance area of the insertion groove HG of the smoking member TM corresponds to the cleaning unit 530, 520).

At this time, the cleaning portion 530 corresponds to the insertion groove HG of the smoking article TM, and the entire cleaning portion 530 can be accommodated in the insertion groove HG, for example.

The cleaning of the insertion groove HG and the heater member HU of the smoking member can be performed through the cleaning unit 530. [

At this time, the cleaning effect on the smoking article TM can be improved by the rotation of the cleaning part 530 by the cleaning driving part 540, the linear movement, the lateral movement or the vibration movement.

The driving of the cleaning driving unit 540 may be based on the energy transmitted through the connection part 3230 of the smoking article storage device 3000.

After the cleaning step by the cleaning part 530, the smoking article TM can be stored in the housing area 3200 of the smoking article housing device 3000, and the smoking article TM can be stored in the smoking article housing The connection portion 3230 is connected to the terminal region CU of the smoking member TM when housed in the device 3000 so that the smoking member TM can be charged or preheated.

For example, the smoking member TM advances the smoking step through the heating step of the smoking material using the heater member HU, and the energy as the heating source necessary for heating the heater member HU is supplied to the connecting portion 3230, Lt; / RTI >

As another example, the smoking article TM may be subjected to a preheating process for smoking and may be supplied with energy for the preheating process through the connecting portion 3230 of the smoking article storage device 3000. This preheating process may be a process that the user needs before smoking begins. That is, the preheating process may be a process of raising the temperature of the heater member (HU) used for heating the smoking material to an appropriate temperature.

The cleaning operation of the cleaning unit 530 can be performed by the user. That is, when the power supply unit 550 is connected to the connection unit 3230 and energy is transferred through the connection unit 3230 to the cleaning drive unit 540 after the smoking unit TM is housed in the accommodation unit 520, The user can push the selection button of the cleaning button or the like. At this time, a selection button may be formed in the smoking-member cleaning device 500 or the smoking-member storage device 3000.

As an alternative, the cleaning operation of the cleaning unit 530 through the cleaning drive unit 540 can be automatically performed without selection by the user. That is, when the smoking member TM is accommodated in the accommodating portion 520 and the power supply unit 550 is connected to the connection unit 3230 to transfer energy through the connection member 3235 to the cleaning driving unit 540, Cleaning can be performed by sensing the reception of the smoking article TM in the receiving portion 520 of the smoking-article cleaning device 500.

For this, the smoking-member cleaning device 500 may further include a reception sensing unit (not shown), and the accommodation sensing unit may be disposed in the accommodation unit 520 to electrically or optically or physically accommodate the smoking- 520). ≪ / RTI >

In another alternative embodiment, the cleaning operation of the cleaning unit 530 through the cleaning driver 540 may be performed automatically without selection by a user. For example, when the power supply unit 550 is connected to the connection member 3235 The movement of the cleaning driving unit 540 may proceed regardless of the acceptance of the smoking member TM when the energy transfer through the connection unit 3230 is performed in the cleaning driving unit 540. [

In this embodiment, the smoking-member cleaning device 500 can be connected to the smoking-member storage device 3000 for storing the smokingmember TM to perform cleaning, and at the time when the smoking-member cleaning device 500 is not used It is possible to accommodate the smoking article TM in the smoking article housing device 3000 and to improve ease of handling of the smoking article TM and ease of energy supply.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art . Accordingly, the true scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical idea of the appended claims.

On the other hand, at least one of the above-described embodiments can be applied to various modifications. These modifications will be described in detail.

Referring to FIG. 14, an aerosol generating apparatus 1 (hereinafter referred to as a holder) includes a battery 110, a controller 120, and a heater 130. Further, the holder 1 includes an inner space formed by the case 140. The cigarette can be inserted into the inner space of the holder 1. [

As an alternative embodiment, the holder 1 may correspond to the smoking article TM in the above-described embodiments.

Only the components related to the present embodiment are shown in the holder 1 shown in Fig. Therefore, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that other general components other than the components shown in Fig. 14 can 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 product in the cigarette rises in temperature by the heated heater 130, thereby generating an aerosol. The generated aerosol is delivered to the user through the filter of the cigarette. However, even if the cigarette is not inserted into the holder 1, the holder 1 can heat the heater 130.

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

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, It can serve as a guide for the cigarette.

The battery 110 supplies the electric power used by the holder 1 to operate. For example, the battery 110 can supply power to the heater 130 so that the heater 130 can be heated, and can supply the power required for the controller 120 to operate. In addition, the battery 110 can supply power required for the operation of the display, the sensor, the motor, and the like provided in the holder 1. [

The battery 110 may be a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery, but is not limited to the example described above. For example, the battery 110 may be a lithium-cobalt (LiCoO 2) battery, a lithium titanate battery, or the like.

Also, the battery 110 may have a cylindrical shape with 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, a rechargeable battery, or a disposable battery. For example, when the battery 110 can be charged, the charging rate (C-rate) of the battery 110 may be 10 C and the discharging rate (C-rate) may be 16 C to 20 C, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Also, for stable use, the battery 110 can be manufactured so that 80% or more of the total capacity can be ensured even when the charge / discharge progresses 8,000 times.

Here, whether the battery 110 is fully charged or completely discharged can be determined by determining the level of the power stored in the battery 110 with respect to the total capacity of the battery 110. For example, when the power stored in the battery 110 is equal to or greater than 95% of the total capacity, it can be determined that the battery 110 is fully charged. Also, when the power stored in the battery 110 is 10% or less of the total capacity, it can 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 example.

The heater 130 is heated by the electric 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 can raise the temperature of the aerosol product in the cigarette.

The heater 130 may be a combination of a cylinder and a cone. For example, the heater 130 may have a cylindrical shape with a diameter of about 2 mm and a length of about 23 mm, and the end 131 of the heater 130 may be closed at an acute angle. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In other words, the heater 130 can be applied without limitation as long as it can be inserted into the interior of the cigarette. Further, only a part of the heater 130 may be heated. For example, assuming that the length of the heater 130 is 23 mm, only 12 mm is heated from the end 131 of the heater 130, and the remaining portion of the heater 130 may not be heated.

The heater 130 may be an electrically resistive heater. For example, the heater 130 includes an electrically conductive track, and the heater 130 can be heated as current flows through the electrically conductive track.

For stable use, the heater 130 may be supplied with power according to 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 the power is supplied to the heater 130 for more than 15 seconds.

The holder 1 may be provided with a separate temperature sensor. Alternatively, the holder 1 may not be provided with a temperature sensing sensor, and the heater 130 may serve as a temperature sensing sensor. For example, the heater 130 may further include a second electrically conductive track for temperature sensing in addition to the first electrically conductive track for heat generation.

For example, when the voltage across the second electrically conductive track and the current 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 can be determined by the following equation (1).

In the equation (1), R denotes the current resistance value of the second electrically conductive track, R ₀ denotes the resistance value at the temperature T ₀ (for example, 0 ° C) Resistance temperature coefficient. The conductive material (e.g., metal) has a resistive temperature coefficient inherent thereto, so that? Can be predetermined according to the conductive material constituting the second electrically conductive track. Thus, 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.

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

Further, the holder 1 may include both an electrically conductive track and a temperature sensing sensor, which serve as temperature sensing sensors.

The control unit 120 controls the operation of the holder 1 as a whole. Specifically, the control unit 120 controls the operation of not only the battery 110 and the heater 130, but also other components included in the holder 1. The controller 120 may also check the status of each of the configurations of the holder 1 to determine whether or not the holder 1 is in an operable state.

The control unit 120 includes at least one processor. A processor may be implemented as an array of a plurality of logic gates, or may be implemented as a combination of a general purpose microprocessor and a memory in which a program executable in the microprocessor is stored. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be implemented in other forms of hardware.

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

In addition, the controller 120 can check the presence or absence of a user's puff and the strength of the puff, and count the number of puffs. Further, the control unit 120 can continuously confirm the time during which the holder 1 is operating. The control unit 120 determines whether the cradle 2 is coupled to the holder 1 and controls the operation of the holder 1 according to the coupling or separation of the cradle 2 and the holder 1 .

Meanwhile, the holder 1 may further include general configurations other than the battery 110, the control unit 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 control unit 120 displays, via the display, information about the state of the holder 1 (e.g., availability of the holder, etc.) Information about the battery 110 (e.g., remaining capacity of the battery 110, availability, etc.), information about the battery 110 (e.g., (E.g., cleaning timing, cleaning progress, cleaning completion, etc.) related to the cleaning of the holder 1, information related to the cleaning of the holder 1 Information related to the charging of the holder 1 (e.g., charging required, charging progress, charging completed, etc.), information related to the puff (e.g., number of puffs, Time of use, etc.). As another example, when the holder 1 includes a motor, the control unit 120 can transmit the above-described information to the user by generating a vibration signal using the motor.

The holder 1 may also include a terminal coupled to the cradle 2 and / or at least one input device (e.g. a button) by which the user can control the function of the holder 1. For example, the user can perform various functions using the input device of the holder 1. [ By adjusting the number of times the user presses the input device (e.g., once, twice, etc.) or the time the input device is pressed (e.g., 0.1 second, 0.2 second, The desired function can be executed. 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 the space in which the cigarette is inserted, A function of checking whether the battery 110 is in an operable state, a function of displaying the remaining amount (available power) of the battery 110, a reset function of the holder 1, and the like. However, the function of the holder 1 is not limited to the examples described above.

Further, the holder 1 may include a puff detection sensor, a temperature detection sensor, and / or a cigarette insertion detection sensor. For example, the puff detection sensor can be implemented by a general pressure sensor, and the cigarette insertion detection sensor can be implemented by a general capacitive sensor or a resistance sensor. Also, the holder 1 can be manufactured in such a structure that external air can flow in / out even in the state where the cigarette is inserted.

15A and 15B are views showing various examples of the holder.

15A is a view showing an example in which the holder 1 is viewed from the first direction. As shown in Fig. 15A, the holder 1 can be made in a cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto. The case 140 of the holder 1 can be separated by the operation of the user and the cigarette can be inserted into the end 141 of the case 140. The holder 1 may also include a button 150 through which a user can control the holder 1 and a display 160 through which an image is output.

Fig. 15B is a view showing an example in which the holder 1 is viewed in the second direction. The holder 1 may include a terminal 170 coupled with the cradle 2. The terminal 170 of the holder 1 is engaged with the terminal 260 of the cradle 2 so that the battery 110 of the holder 1 is charged by the power supplied by the battery 210 of the cradle 2 . The holder 1 may be operated by the electric power supplied from the battery 210 of the cradle 2 through the terminal 170 and the terminal 260 and the communication between the holder 1 and the cradle 2 (Signal transmission / reception) is possible. For example, the terminal 170 may be composed of four micro pins, but is not limited thereto.

16 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a cradle.

Referring to FIG. 16, the cradle 2 includes a battery 210 and a control unit 220. Further, the cradle 2 includes an inner space 230 into which the holder 1 can be inserted. For example, the inner space 230 may be formed on one side of the cradle 2. Thus, the holder 1 can be inserted and fixed in the cradle 2 even if the cradle 2 does not include a separate lid.

Only the components related to the present embodiment are shown in the cradle 2 shown in Fig. Therefore, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that other general-purpose components other than the components shown in FIG. 16 can be further included in the cradle 2.

As an alternative embodiment, the cradle 2 may be adapted to a modification of the smoking article storage device 3000 of the above-described embodiment.

The battery 210 supplies the power used to operate the cradle 2. In addition, the battery 210 can supply electric power for charging the battery 110 of the holder 1. For example, when the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2 so that the terminal 170 of the holder 1 and the terminal 260 of the cradle 2 are engaged, the battery 210 of the cradle 2 The battery 110 of the holder 1 can be supplied with power.

Further, when the holder 1 and the cradle 2 are engaged, the battery 210 can supply the electric power used for operating the holder 1. [ For example, when the terminal 170 of the holder 1 and the terminal 260 of the cradle 2 are engaged, the holder 1 is kept in contact with the cradle 2 regardless of whether the battery 110 of the holder 1 is discharged or not. And can operate using power supplied from the battery 210 of the battery 2.

An example of the type of the battery 210 may be the same as the example of the battery 110 described above with reference to Fig. The capacity of the battery 210 may be greater than the capacity of the battery 110. For example, the capacity of the battery 210 may be 3000 mAh or more. However, the capacity of the battery 210 is not limited to the above example Do not.

The control unit 220 controls the operation of the cradle 2 as a whole. The control unit 220 can control the operation of all the configurations of the cradle 2. [ The control unit 220 can determine whether the holder 1 and the cradle 2 are coupled and control the operation of the cradle 2 in accordance with the coupling or separation of the cradle 2 and the holder 1. [

For example, when the holder 1 and the cradle 2 are coupled, the control unit 220 supplies the power of the battery 210 to the holder 1 to charge the battery 110 or heat the heater 130 . 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 control unit 120 includes at least one processor. A processor may be implemented as an array of a plurality of logic gates, or may be implemented as a combination of a general purpose microprocessor and a memory in which a program executable in the microprocessor is stored. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be implemented in other forms of hardware.

Meanwhile, the cradle 2 may further include general configurations other than the battery 210 and the control unit 220. [ For example, the cradle 2 may include a display capable of outputting visual information. For example, when the display is included in the cradle 2, the control unit 220 generates a signal to be displayed on the display so that the user can be informed of the remaining capacity of the battery 220 (for example, Whether or not the cleaning of the holder 1 (for example, cleaning time, cleaning necessity, cleaning, etc.), information related to the reset (E.g., completion of charging, completion of charging, completion of charging, etc.) of the cradle 2, and the like.

The cradle 2 also includes 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 couples with the holder 1 and / (E. G., A USB port, etc.) for charging the battery.

For example, the user can perform various functions using the input device of the cradle 2. [ By controlling the number of times the user presses the input device or the amount of time the input device is pressed, the desired function among the plurality of functions of the cradle 2 can be executed. As the user operates the input device, the cradle 2 has a function of preheating the heater 130 of the holder 1, a function of regulating the temperature of the heater 130 of the holder 1, A function of checking whether the cradle 2 is operable or not, a function of displaying the remaining amount (available power) of the battery 210 of the cradle 2, a function of resetting the cradle 2, Function and the like can be performed. However, the function of the cradle 2 is not limited to the above-described examples.

17A and 17B are views showing various examples of an example of a cradle.

17A is a view showing an example in which the cradle 2 is viewed in the first direction. On one side of the cradle 2, there is a space 230 into which the holder 1 can be inserted. In addition, the holder 1 can be inserted and fixed in the cradle 2 even if the cradle 2 does not include a separate securing means such as a lid. In addition, the cradle 2 may include a button 240 through which a user can control the cradle 2 and a display 250 through which an image is output.

17B is a view showing an example in which the cradle 2 is viewed in the second direction. The cradle 2 may include a terminal 260 coupled with the inserted holder 1. The battery 110 of the holder 1 can be charged by the electric power supplied from the battery 210 of the cradle 2 by engaging the terminal 260 with the terminal 170 of the holder 1. The holder 1 may be operated by the electric power supplied from the battery 210 of the cradle 2 through the terminal 170 and the terminal 260 and the signal between the holder 1 and the cradle 2 Lt; / RTI > For example, the terminal 260 may be composed of four micro pins, but is not limited thereto.

The holder 1 can be inserted into the inner space 230 of the cradle 2, as described above with reference to Figs. 14 to 17B. The holder 1 may be completely inserted into the cradle 2 or may be tilted while being inserted into the cradle 2. [ Hereinafter, examples in which the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2 will be described with reference to Figs. 18 to 20B. Fig.

18 is a view showing an example in which the holder is inserted into the cradle.

18, an example in which the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2 is shown. The inserted holder 1 may not be exposed to the outside by other sides of the cradle 2 because the space 230 into which the holder 1 is to be inserted is present on one side of the cradle 2. [ Therefore, the cradle 2 may not include another configuration (for example, a lid) for not exposing the holder 1 to the outside.

The cradle (2) may include at least one binding member (271, 272) for increasing the binding strength with the holder (1). Also, at least one binding member 181 may be included in the holder 1 as well. Here, the binding members 181, 271, and 272 may be magnets, but are not limited thereto. 18, for convenience of explanation, although the holder 1 includes one binding member 181 and the cradle 2 is shown as including two binding members 271 and 272, (181, 271, 272) is not limited to this.

The holder 1 may include a binding member 181 at a first position and the cradle 2 may include a binding member 271 and 272 at a second position and a third position, respectively. At this time, 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 holder 1 and the cradle 2 include the binding members 181, 271 and 272, even if the holder 1 is inserted into one side of the cradle 2, It can bind more strongly. In other words, as the holder 1 and the cradle 2 further include the binding members 181, 271 and 272 in addition to the terminals 170 and 260, the holder 1 and the cradle 2 can be stuck more strongly have. Therefore, even if the cradle 2 does not have a separate structure (e.g., a lid), the inserted holder 1 may not be easily separated from the cradle 2. [

The control unit 220 determines that the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2 by the terminals 170 and 260 and / or the binding members 181, 271, The battery 110 of the holder 1 can be charged using electric power.

19 is a view showing an example in which the holder is tilted in a state of being inserted into the cradle.

Referring to FIG. 19, the holder 1 is tilted inside the cradle 2. Here, the tilt means that the holder 1 is tilted at a certain angle in a state where it is inserted into the cradle 2. [

As shown in Fig. 18, when the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2, the user can not smoke. In other words, when the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2, the cigarette can not be inserted into the holder 1. Therefore, the user can not smoke when the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2. [

19, when the holder 1 is tilted, the distal end 141 of the holder 1 is exposed to the outside. Therefore, the user can insert a cigarette into the distal end 141 and suck (smoke) the generated aerosol. A sufficient angle can be secured so that the cigarette may not be bent or damaged when the cigarette is inserted into the distal end 141 of the holder 1. [ For example, the holder 1 can be tilted as much as the entire cigarette insertion hole included in the distal end 141 can be exposed to the outside. For example, the range of the tilt angle [theta] may be more than 0 to 180 [deg.], Preferably 10 to 90 [deg.]. More preferably, the range of the tilt angle (?) Is 10 to 20,, 10 to 30,, 10 to 40,, 10 to 50,, .

Even if 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. Therefore, the heater 130 of the holder 1 can be heated by the electric power supplied by the battery 210 of the cradle 2. The holder 1 can generate aerosol using the battery 210 of the cradle 2 even when the remaining amount of the battery 110 of the holder 1 is small or absent.

19 shows an example in which the holder 1 includes one binding member 182 and the cradle 2 includes two binding members 273 and 274. [ For example, the positions of the respective binding members 182, 273, and 274 are as described above with reference to Fig. If the binding members 182, 273 and 274 are assumed to be magnets, the magnet strength of the binding member 274 may be greater than the magnet strength of the binding member 273. The holder 1 may not be completely separated from the cradle 2 by the binding member 182 and the binding member 274 even if the holder 1 is tilted.

When the controller 220 determines that the holder 1 is tilted by the terminals 170 and 260 and / or the binding members 182, 273 and 274, The heater 130 of the battery 1 can be heated or the battery 110 can be charged.

20A to 20B are views showing examples in which the holder is inserted into the cradle.

Fig. 20A shows an example in which the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2. Fig. The inner space 230 of the cradle 2 can be sufficiently secured to minimize the contact of the user with the holder 1 when the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2. [ When the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2, the control unit 220 supplies the power of the battery 210 to the holder 1 so that the battery 110 of the holder 1 can be charged.

20B shows an example in which the holder 1 is tilted in a state in which the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2. As shown in Fig. When the holder 1 is tilted, the controller 220 controls the electric power of the battery 210 to be stored in the holder 1 so that the battery 110 of the holder 1 can be charged or the heater 130 of the holder 1 can be heated. (1).

21 is a flowchart for explaining an example in which the holder and the cradle operate.

The method for producing the aerosol shown in Fig. 21 consists of the steps of the cradle 2 shown in Fig. 14 or the holder 1 shown in Fig. Therefore, it is understood that the contents described above with respect to the holder 1 shown in Fig. 14 and the cradle 2 shown in Fig. 18 are applied to the method of Fig. 21, even if omitted from the following description.

In step 810, the holder 1 determines whether it is inserted into the cradle 2 or not. For example, the control unit 120 controls the holder 1 and the cradle 2 according to whether the terminals 170 and 260 of the holder 1 and the cradle 2 are connected to each other and / or the binding members 181, 271, 1) is inserted into the cradle 2 can be determined.

If the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2, the process proceeds to step 820. If the holder 1 has separated the cradle 2, the process proceeds to step 830.

In step 820, the cradle 2 determines whether the holder 1 is tilted. For example, the control unit 220 may control the holder 1 and the cradle 2 according to whether the terminals 170 and 260 of the holder 1 and the cradle 2 are connected to each other and / or the binding members 182, 273, 1) is tilted.

In step 820, the cradle 2 determines whether or not the holder 1 is tilted. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In other words, whether or not the holder 1 is tilted may be judged by the control unit 120 of the holder 1.

If the holder 1 is tilted, the process proceeds to step 840. If the holder 1 is not tilted (i.e., the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2), the process proceeds to step 870.

In step 830, the holder 1 determines whether or not the use condition of the holder 1 is satisfied. For example, the control unit 120 can determine whether the usage conditions are satisfied by checking whether the remaining amount of the battery 110 and other configurations of the holder 1 can be normally operated.

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

In step 840, the holder 1 informs the user that it is in the usable state. For example, the control unit 120 may output an image indicating that it is usable on the display of the holder 1, or may control the motor of the holder 1 to generate a vibration signal.

In step 850, the heater 130 is heated. As one example, when the holder 1 is detached from the cradle 2, the heater 130 can be heated by the electric power of the battery 110 of the holder 1. As another example, when the holder 1 is tilted, the heater 130 can be heated by the electric 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 and controls the amount of power supplied to the heater 130 and the amount of power supplied to the heater 130 Can be adjusted. For example, the control unit 120 or 220 can check the temperature of the heater 130 in real time through the temperature sensing sensor included in the holder 1 or the electrically conductive track of the heater 130.

In step 860, the holder 1 performs an aerosol generation mechanism. For example, the control unit 120 or 220 may control the amount of power supplied to the heater 130 or the amount of power supplied to the heater 130 by checking the temperature of the heater 130 that changes as the user performs the puff You can stop. Also, the control units 120 and 220 can count the number of puffs of the user and output information indicating that the holder needs to be cleaned when the number of puffs reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 1500).

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

Meanwhile, the control units 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 control units 120 and 220 stop the operation of the holder 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

The method of generating the aerosol shown in Fig. 22 consists of the steps of the holder 1 shown in Fig. 14 and the cradle 2 shown in Fig. 18, which are processed in a time-series manner. Therefore, it will be understood that the contents described above with respect to the holder 1 shown in Fig. 14 or the cradle 2 shown in Fig. 18 apply to the method shown in Fig. 22, even if omitted from the following description.

In step 910, the control unit 120 or 220 determines whether the user has puffed. For example, the controller 120 or 220 may determine whether the user has puffed through the puff detection sensor included in the holder 1.

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

In step 930, the controller 120 or 220 determines whether the number of puffs of the user is equal to or greater than the puff limit number. For example, if it is assumed that the number of puff restriction times is set to 14, the control unit 120 or 220 determines whether the counted number of puffs is 14 or more.

On the other hand, when the number of puffs of the user is close to the number of puff limitation (for example, when the number of puffs of the user is 12), the control unit 120 or 220 can output a warning signal through the display or the vibration motor.

If the number of puffs of the user is less than the number of puffs, the process proceeds to step 940. If the number of puffs of the user is less than the number of puffs,

In step 940, the controller 120 or 220 determines whether the time when the holder 1 is operated is equal to or longer than the operation limit time. Here, the time when the holder 1 is operated means the time accumulated from the time when the holder started to operate to the present time. For example, if it is assumed that the operation time limit is set to 10 minutes, the control unit 120 or 220 determines 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 limit time (for example, when the holder 1 is operating for 8 minutes), the control unit 120, Can be output.

If the operation time of the holder 1 is less than the operation time limit, the operation proceeds to step 920. If the operation time of the holder 1 is less than the operation time limit,

In step 950, the control unit 120 or 220 forcibly terminates the operation of the holder. In other words, the control units 120 and 220 stop the aerosol generation mechanism of the holder. For example, the control units 120 and 220 can forcibly terminate the operation of the holder by cutting off the power supplied to the heater 130. [

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

The flow chart shown in Fig. 23 consists of steps that are processed in a time-series manner in the cradle 2 shown in Fig. Therefore, it is understood that the contents described above with respect to the cradle 2 shown in Fig. 18 apply to the flow chart of Fig. 23, even if omitted from the following description.

Although not shown in Fig. 23, the operation of the cradle 2 to be described below can be performed regardless of whether or not the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2.

In step 1010, the control unit 220 of the cradle 2 determines whether the button 240 is pressed. If the button 240 is pressed, the process proceeds to step 1020. If the button 240 is not pressed, the process proceeds to step 1030. [

In step 1020, the cradle 2 displays the status of the battery. For example, the control unit 220 may output information about the current state of the battery 210 (for example, the remaining amount, etc.) to the display 250.

In step 1030, the control unit 220 of the cradle 2 determines whether a cable is connected to the cradle 2. [ For example, the control unit 220 determines whether a cable is connected to an interface (for example, a USB port, etc.) 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 step 1040, the cradle 2 performs a charging operation. For example, the cradle 2 charges the battery 210 using electric power supplied through a connected cable.

As described above with reference to Fig. 14, the cigarette can be inserted into the holder 1. [ The cigarette contains an aerosol product, and an aerosol is produced by the heated heater 130.

Hereinafter, with reference to Figs. 24 to 26F, an example of a cigarette which can be inserted into the holder 1 will be described.

24 is a view showing an example in which a cigarette is inserted into a holder.

Referring to Fig. 24, the cigarette 3 can be inserted into the holder 1 through the end 141 of the case 140. Fig. When the cigarette 3 is inserted, the heater 130 is positioned inside the cigarette 3. Thus, the heated heater 130 heats the aerosol generating material of the cigarette 3, thereby generating an aerosol.

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

The entire 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, and a part of the first part 310 and the second part 320 may be inserted.

The user may inhale the aerosol from the second portion 320 into the mouth. At this time, the aerosol is mixed with the outside air and transferred to the user's mouth. 24, the external air may be introduced (1110) through at least one hole formed in the surface of the cigarette 3, and may be introduced into the holder 1 through at least one air passage formed in the holder 1 (1120). For example, the air passage formed in the holder 1 may be made openable and closable by the user.

25A and 25B are configuration diagrams showing an example of a cigarette.

25A and 25B, the cigarette 3 includes a cigarette rod 310, a first filter segment 321, a cooling structure 322, and a second filter segment 323. 24 includes the tobacco rod 310 and the second portion 320 includes the first filter segment 321, the cooling structure 322 and the second filter segment 323 ).

On the other hand, in comparison between Figs. 25A and 25B, the cigarette 3 of Fig. 25B further includes a fourth wrapper 334 in comparison with the cigarette 3 of Fig. 25A.

However, the structure of the cigarette 3 shown in Figs. 25A and 25B is merely an example, and a part of the structure may be omitted. For example, the cigarette 3 may not include at least one of the first filter segment 321, the cooling structure 322, and the second filter segment 323.

The tobacco rod 310 comprises an aerosol generating material. For example, the aerosol producing material may comprise at least one of glycerin, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol and oleyl alcohol. The length of the tobacco rod 310 may be about 7 mm to 15 mm, or preferably about 12 mm. In addition, the diameter of the tobacco rod 310 may be between 7 mm and 9 mm, or preferably about 7.9 mm. The length and diameter of the tobacco rod 310 are not limited to the above-described numerical ranges.

In addition, the tobacco rod 310 may contain other additive materials such as flavorings, wetting agents and / or acetate compounds. For example, the flavorings may be selected from the group consisting of licorice, sucrose, fructose syrup, isosweet, cocoa, lavender, cinnamon, cardamom, celery, fenugreek, cascara, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, Mint oil, cinnamon, keragene, cognac, jasmine, chamomile, menthol, cinnamon, ylang ylang, salvia, spearmint, ginger, coriander or coffee and the like. In addition, the wetting agent may include glycerin or propylene glycol.

As an example, the tobacco rod 310 may be charged with cigarette ore. Here, tobacco orchards can be produced by finely crushing a tobacco sheet.

In order for the wide tobacco sheet to be filled in the tobacco rod 310 in the narrow space, a process is further required to allow the tobacco sheet to be easily folded. Thus, it is easier to fill the tobacco rod 310 with cigarette ore, as compared to filling the tobacco rod 310 with a cigarette sheet, and the productivity and efficiency of the process of producing the tobacco rod 310 can be higher have.

As another example, the tobacco rod 310 can be filled with a plurality of cigarette strands that are cut into a cigarette sheet. For example, the tobacco rod 310 can be formed by combining a plurality of tobacco strands in the same direction (parallel) or randomly. One cigarette strand may be manufactured in a rectangular parallelepiped shape having a length of 1 mm, a length of 12 mm, and a thickness (height) of 0.1 mm, but is not limited thereto.

Compared to the tobacco rod 310 being filled with a cigarette sheet, the tobacco rod 310 filled with tobacco strands can generate a greater amount of aerosol. Assuming that they are filled in the same space, the tobacco strands ensure a wider surface area than the tobacco sheet. A large surface area means that the aerosol product has a greater chance of contact with the outside air. Thus, when the tobacco rod 310 is filled with tobacco strands, more aerosol can be generated than when filled with the tobacco sheet.

Further, when the cigarette 3 is separated from the holder 1, the tobacco rod 310 filled with the cigarette strands can be separated more easily than the tobacco sheet 310 is filled with the cigarette sheet. Compared to a cigarette sheet, the tobacco strands are less frictional to contact with the heater 130. Thus, when the tobacco rod 310 is filled with the tobacco strands, it can be more easily separated from the holder 1 than it is filled with the tobacco sheet.

The tobacco sheet may be formed by pulverizing the tobacco raw material into a slurry form and then drying the slurry. For example, 15 to 30% of the aerosol product may be added to the slurry. The tobacco raw materials may be tobacco leaf slices, tobacco stalks, tobacco dusts generated during tobacco processing, and / or major side strips of tobacco leaves. The tobacco sheet may also contain other additives such as wood cellulose fibers.

The first filter segment 321 may be a cellulose acetate filter. For example, the first filter segment 321 may be in the form of a tube containing hollows therein. The length of the first filter segment 321 may be about 7 mm to 15 mm, or preferably about 7 mm. The length of the first filter segment 321 may be less than about 7 mm, but preferably has a length such that the function of at least one cigarette element (e.g., cooling element, capsule, acetate filter, etc.) . The length of the first filter segment 321 is not limited to the above-described numerical range. On the other hand, the length of the first filter segment 321 is expandable, and the length of the entire cigarette 3 can be adjusted according to the length of the first filter segment 321.

The second filter segment 323 may also be a cellulose acetate filter. For example, the second filter segment 323 may be made of a recess filter including a hollow, but is not limited thereto. The length of the second filter segment 323 may be about 5 mm to 15 mm, or preferably about 12 mm. The length of the second filter segment 323 is not limited to the above-described numerical range.

Also, at least one capsule 324 may be included in the second filter segment 323. Here, the capsule 324 may be a structure in which a content liquid containing a perfume is wrapped in a film. For example, the capsule 324 may have a spherical or cylindrical shape. The diameter of the capsule 324 may be 2 mm or more, or preferably 2 to 4 mm.

The material forming the capsule of the capsule 324 may be starch and / or gelling agent. For example, as the gelling agent, gellan gum or gelatin may be used. Further, as a material for forming the film of the capsule 324, a gelling agent may further be used. Here, as the gelling agent, for example, calcium chloride may be used. Further, a plasticizer may be further used as a material for forming the film of the capsule 324. [ As the plasticizer, glycerin and / or sorbitol may be used. Further, a coloring agent may be further used as a material for forming the capsule of the capsule 324.

For example, as the fragrance contained in the content liquid of the capsule, menthol, plant essential oil and the like can be used. As the solvent of the flavor included in the content liquid, for example, a medium chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT) may be used. In addition, the content liquid may contain other additives such as coloring matters, emulsifying agents, thickening agents and the like.

The cooling structure 322 cools the aerosol generated by the heater 130 heating the tobacco rod 310. Thus, the user can inhale the cooled aerosol to a suitable temperature. The length of the cooling structure 322 may be about 10 mm to 20 mm, or preferably about 14 mm. The length of the cooling structure 322 is not limited to the above-described numerical range.

For example, the cooling structure 322 may be made of polylactic acid. The cooling structure 322 may be manufactured in various forms to increase the surface area per unit area (i.e., the surface area in contact with the aerosol). Various examples of the cooling structure 322 will be described later with reference to Figs. 26A to 26F.

The tobacco rod 310 and the first filter segment 321 may be packaged by the first wrapper 331. For example, the first wrapper 331 may be made of a paper wrapping material having oil resistance.

The cooling structure 322 and the second filter segment 323 may be packaged by the second wrapper 332. [ Further, the entire cigarette 3 can be repackaged by the third wrapper 333. For example, the second wrapper 332 and the third wrapper 333 can be made of ordinary paper wrapping materials. Optionally, the second wrapper 332 may be an oil-resistant hard wrapper or a PLA liner. The second wrapper 332 may also wrap the second filter segment 323 portion and further package the second filter segment 323 and the cooling structure 322.

Referring to FIG. 25B, the cigarette 3 may include a fourth wrapper 334. At least one of the tobacco rod 310 and the first filter segment 321 may be packaged by a fourth wrapper 334. In other words, only the tobacco rod 310 may be packed by the fourth wrapper 334, and the tobacco rod 310 and the first filter segment 321 may be packed by the fourth wrapper 334. [ For example, the fourth wrapper 334 may be made of paper wrapping material.

The fourth wrapper 334 may be formed by coating (or coating) a predetermined material on one surface or both surfaces of the paper wrapper. Here, examples of a predetermined material may include, but are not limited to, silicon. Silicon has properties such as heat resistance with little change with temperature, oxidation resistance not oxidized, resistance to various chemicals, water repellency to water, or electrical insulation. However, even if it is not made of silicon, it can be applied (or coated) to the fourth wrapper 334 without restriction if it is a material having the above-mentioned characteristics.

25B, the cigarette 3 includes both the first wrapper 331 and the fourth wrapper 334. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In other words, the cigarette 3 may include only one of the first wrapper 331 and the fourth wrapper 334.

The fourth wrapper 334 can 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 substances contained in the tobacco rod 310, the cigarette 3 can be burned. Even in this case, the fourth wrapper 334 includes a non-combustible material, so that burning of the cigarette 3 can be prevented.

Further, the fourth wrapper 334 can prevent the holder 1 from being contaminated by the substances generated in the cigarette 3. [ By means of the puff of the user, liquid substances can be produced in the cigarette 3. For example, the aerosol generated in the cigarette 3 is cooled by the outside air, so that liquid substances (for example, water, etc.) can be generated. As the fourth wrapper 334 packs the tobacco rod 310 and / or the first filter segment 321, the liquid substances produced in the cigarette 3 are prevented from leaking out of the cigarette 3 . Therefore, the case 140 of the holder 1 and the like can be prevented from being contaminated by the liquid substances generated in the cigarette 3. [

26A to 26F are views showing examples of the cooling structure of the cigarette.

For example, the cooling structure shown in Figs. 26A to 26F can be fabricated using fibers produced with pure polylactic acid (PLA).

As one example, when a film (sheet) is filled and the cooling structure is made into a film (sheet), 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 a cooling structure is manufactured by extrusion molding or the like, the efficiency of the process is lowered as a process such as cutting of the structure is added. Also, there are limitations in manufacturing the cooling structure in various shapes.

Depending upon the fabrication (e.g., weaving) of the cooling structure according to one embodiment using polylactic acid fibers, the risk that the cooling structure will be deformed or lost by external impact may be reduced. Further, by changing the manner of combining the fibers, a cooling structure having various shapes can be manufactured.

Further, by making the cooling structure using the fibers, the surface area in contact with the aerosol is increased. Therefore, the effect of cooling the aerosol of the cooling structure can be further improved.

Referring to FIG. 26A, the cooling structure 1310 may be formed 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. 26B, the cooling structure 1320 may be made of a structure in which a plurality of fibers are intertwined with each other. At this time, the aerosol may flow between the fibers and vortices may form depending on the shape of the cooling structure 1320. [ The vortex formed expands the area of contact of the aerosol in the cooling structure 1320 and increases the residence time of the aerosol within the cooling structure 1320. Thus, the heated aerosol can be effectively cooled.

Referring to FIG. 26C, the cooling structure 1330 may be formed by gathering a plurality of bundles 1331.

Referring to Fig. 26D, the cooling structure 1340 can be filled with granules made of polylactic acid, orchard or char, respectively. The granules may also be prepared from a mixture of polylactic acid, an orchard, and charcoal. On the other hand, the granules may further comprise, in addition to the polylactic acid, the orchards and / or charcoal, an element capable of increasing the cooling effect of the aerosol.

Referring to FIG. 26E, the cooling structure 1350 may include a first end face 1351 and a second end face 1351.

The first end face 1351 is bounded by the first filter segment 321 and may include a cavity through which the aerosol flows. The second end face 1352 may be bounded by the second filter segment 323 and may include voids through which the aerosol may be released. For example, the first end face 1351 and the second end face 1352 may include a single cavity having the same diameter, but the diameter and the number of the cavities included in the first end face 1351 and the second end face 1352 Are not limited thereto.

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

Referring to Figure 26F, the cooling structure 1360 can include a first end face 1361 that is in contact with the first filter segment 321 and a second end face 1362 that is in contact with the second filter segment 323 . In addition, the cooling structure 1360 can include one or more tubular elements 1363. For example, the tubular element 1363 may penetrate the first end face 1361 and the second end face 1362. [ Also, the tubular element 1363 can be packed with microporous packaging material and filled with a filler (e.g., the granules described above with reference to Figure 26D) that can increase the cooling effect of the aerosol.

According to the above, the holder can generate an aerosol by heating the cigarette. In addition, the holder can be produced independently or even when the holder is inserted into the cradle and tilted. In particular, when the holder is tilted, the heater can be heated by the electric power of the battery of the cradle.

The specific implementations described in the embodiments are, by way of example, not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments in any way. Also, unless explicitly mentioned, such as "essential "," importantly ", etc., it may not be a necessary component for application of the present invention.

The use of the terms "above" and similar indication words in the description of the embodiments (in particular in the claims) may refer to both singular and plural. In addition, in the embodiment, when a range is described, it includes the invention to which the individual values belonging to the above range are applied (if there is no description to the contrary), the individual values constituting the above range are described in the detailed description . Finally, the steps may be performed in an appropriate order, unless explicitly stated or contrary to the description of the steps constituting the method according to the embodiment. The embodiments are not necessarily limited to the description order of the steps. The use of all examples or exemplary terms (e.g., etc.) in the examples is for the purpose of describing the embodiments in detail and is not intended to be limited by the scope of the claims, It is not. It will also be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various modifications, combinations, and alterations may be made depending on design criteria and factors within the scope of the appended claims or equivalents thereof.

Meanwhile, the above-described method can be implemented in a general-purpose digital computer that can be created as a program that can be executed by a computer and operates 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 a computer-readable recording medium through various means. The computer-readable recording medium includes a storage medium such as a magnetic storage medium (e.g., ROM, RAM, USB, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.), optical reading medium (e.g. CD ROM, do.

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Claims (13)

The present invention relates to a smoking-member cleaning device configured to perform cleaning of a smoking article,
A body portion;
An accommodating portion formed in one region of the main body portion and accommodating a region of the smoking member when the smoking member is cleaned;
A cleaning unit formed in the receiving part and configured to perform cleaning of the smoking article;
A cleaning driving unit connected to the cleaning unit and configured to advance cleaning of the smoking member while the cleaning unit moves; And
And a power supply unit configured to supply driving energy to the cleaning driving unit. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the power supply unit is connected to an external power supply. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the smoking member has a main region and an insertion groove formed to be connected to one end of the main region,
And the cleaning portion corresponds to the insertion groove when the smoking article is cleaned. The method of claim 3,
Further comprising a heater member disposed in the insertion groove and configured to heat the smoking material,
Wherein the cleaning unit contacts the heater member when the smoking member is cleaned. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the cleaning portion includes a brush shape having a plurality of fiber strands. The method according to claim 1,
And a power supply unit connected to a connection portion disposed in a smoking-article-placing device having a mounting portion for mounting the smoking member,
And driving energy is transferred from the connection unit to the cleaning drive unit through the power supply unit to advance cleaning of the smoking article. The method according to claim 1,
A connecting member disposed in a smoking-member mounting device having a mounting portion for mounting the smoking member and a connection portion corresponding to the smoking member, the connection member being spaced apart from the connection portion,
And driving energy is transmitted from the connection member to the cleaning drive unit through the power supply unit to advance cleaning of the smoking member. The method according to claim 1,
A connection portion disposed in a smoking article housing device having a housing region for housing the smoking article,
And driving energy is transferred from the connection unit to the cleaning drive unit through the power supply unit to advance cleaning of the smoking article. The method according to claim 1,
A connection member which is disposed in a smoking member housing device having a receiving area for receiving the smoking member and a connecting part corresponding to the smoking member,
And driving energy is transmitted from the connection member to the cleaning drive unit through the power supply unit to advance cleaning of the smoking member. The method according to claim 1,
A connection member which is disposed in a smoking member housing device having a receiving area for receiving the smoking member and a connecting part corresponding to the smoking member,
And driving energy is transmitted from the connection member to the cleaning drive unit through the power supply unit to advance cleaning of the smoking member. The method according to claim 1,
A protruding region protruding from the main body portion,
Wherein the power supply unit is formed in the protruding area. A smoking-member cleaning device configured to perform cleaning of the smoking article, and a smoking-article holding device for holding the smoking article,
Wherein the smoking-element cleaning device comprises:
A body portion;
An accommodating portion formed in one region of the main body portion and accommodating a region of the smoking member when the smoking member is cleaned;
A cleaning unit formed in the receiving part and configured to perform cleaning of the smoking article;
A cleaning driving unit connected to the cleaning unit and configured to advance cleaning of the smoking member while the cleaning unit moves; And
And a power supply unit configured to supply driving energy to the cleaning driving unit,
Wherein the smoking-member mounting device comprises:
A base portion;
A mounting portion formed in the base portion and configured to receive the smoking member; And
And a connection portion formed to connect with the power supply portion,
And driving energy is transferred from the connection unit to the cleaning drive unit through the power supply unit to advance cleaning of the smoking article. A smoking-member cleaning device formed to clean the smoking-member, and a smoking-member housing device for housing the smoking-member,
Wherein the smoking-element cleaning device comprises:
A body portion;
An accommodating portion formed in one region of the main body portion and accommodating a region of the smoking member when the smoking member is cleaned;
A cleaning unit formed in the receiving part and configured to perform cleaning of the smoking article;
A cleaning driving unit connected to the cleaning unit and configured to advance cleaning of the smoking member while the cleaning unit moves; And
And a power supply unit configured to supply driving energy to the cleaning driving unit,
The smoking article storage device
A storage housing;
A storage area formed in the storage housing and configured to receive the smoking article; And
And a connection portion formed to connect with the power supply portion,
And driving energy is transferred from the connection unit to the cleaning drive unit through the power supply unit to advance cleaning of the smoking article.

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