KR20180070457A - Aerosol generating apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an aerosol-producing device having enhanced durability and stability, keeping the inside clean, and being easy to manage. The aerosol-producing device comprises: a case; a hollow protruding tube protruding from one end of the case and having an opening opened to the outside; a heater installed in the case so that an end thereof is positioned inside the protruding tube and generating heat hen an electric signal is applied; a receiving portion having a side wall forming a receiving passage for accommodating cigarette and a bottom wall having an insertion hole opened toward the outside from one end of the receiving passage for inserting the cigarette and a heater hole closing the other end of the receiving passage and passing the end of the heater, and being capable of inserted into or detached from the protruding tube through the opening of the protruding tube.

Description

[0001] Aerosol generating apparatus [0002]

More particularly, the present invention relates to an aerosol generating device that is simple and easy to use, easy to use, and has improved durability and stability since a receiving portion for receiving a cigarette can be separated from an aerosol generating device.

There is a growing demand for alternative methods to overcome the disadvantages of common cigarettes in recent years. For example, there is an increasing demand for a method in which aerosols form as the aerosol product in the cigarette is heated, rather than burning the cigarette to produce an aerosol. Accordingly, studies on a heating type cigarette or a heating type aerosol generating apparatus have been actively conducted.

When using an aerosol generating apparatus equipped with a heater for heating a cigarette using electricity, the cigarette generating the smoking gas is heated and separated by the heater to separate and dispose of the cigarette from the aerosol generating apparatus, and then a new cigarette can be inserted into the aerosol generating apparatus have.

Korean Patent No. 10-1667124 relates to an aerosol generating device for heating a cigarette to generate a smoking gas and includes a holder for assisting an operation of inserting a cigarette into the aerosol generating device or separating the cigarette from the aerosol generating device holder will be described.

In the aerosol generating apparatus having such a structure, since the holder is movably installed with respect to the apparatus, the holder can not be completely separated from the apparatus. Accordingly, as the use period of the aerosol generating apparatus has elapsed, the connection portion between the holder and the apparatus is loosened, or the holder is bent or deformed, so that the holder can not move relative to the apparatus. When a failure occurs in the holder as described above, it is difficult for the aerosol generating apparatus to operate normally.

Further, since a separate mechanism such as a rail is required for movably mounting the holder with respect to the aerosol generating apparatus, the configuration of the aerosol generating apparatus is complicated and the number of parts is increased.

Also, in the process of removing the cigarette from the holder after smoking by the user, only a part of the holder protrudes from the device and the entire holder can not be completely separated from the device. Therefore, pollutants generated during smoking accumulate inside the device to which the holder is attached. Accumulated pollutants pollute the aerosol generating device, which weakens the performance and gives the user discomfort and inconvenience.

Korean Patent No. 10-1667124 (Oct. 10, 2016)

Embodiments provide an easy to use aerosol generating apparatus and method.

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

Embodiments also provide an aerosol generating device having improved durability and stability, keeping the interior clean and easy to manage.

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

An aerosol generating apparatus according to one aspect includes a case, a hollow projecting tube projecting from one side end of the case and having an opening opened to the outside, and an aerosol generating device installed in the case so that the end is located inside the projecting tube, A sidewall forming a receiving passage for receiving the cigarette, an insertion hole opened to the outside at one end of the receiving passage so as to insert the cigarette, and a heater for closing the other end of the receiving passage and passing the end of the heater, And a receiving portion provided with a bottom wall having a hole and capable of being inserted into or detached from the projecting tube through the opening of the projecting tube.

The aerosol generating apparatus may further include a cover which has an outer hole through which the insertion hole of the accommodation portion can be exposed and which can be coupled to one end of the case to cover the accommodation portion and can be detached from the case.

A space for introducing outside air to allow the air outside the cover to flow into the inside of the cover may be formed at a joint portion between the cover and the case and the receiving portion may include an outer wall surrounding the side wall and spaced radially outwardly from the side wall And the protruding pipe is inserted between the outer wall and the side wall so that the accommodating portion and the protruding pipe can be coupled with each other. At the joining portion of the outer wall of the accommodating portion and the protruding pipe, air outside the accommodating portion is introduced into the accommodating portion And the protruding pipe may further include an air hole for allowing air to pass toward the end of the cigarette accommodated in the accommodating portion.

The aerosol generating apparatus may further include a cover having a door that can expose an insertion hole of the accommodating portion to the outside and connected to the accommodating portion, and the accommodating portion may be coupled to the case together with the cover and may be detached from the case together with the cover.

A space for introducing air outside the cover to the inside of the cover may be formed at a joint portion between the cover and the case, and the protruding tube may include an air hole for passing air toward the end of the cigarette received in the receiving portion .

And a protrusion protruding from the protruding tube and passing through the side wall of the receiving part to support the cigarette inserted into the receiving part.

The diameter of the receiving passage of the accommodating portion may be larger than the diameter of the cigarette accommodated in the accommodating passage. The side wall may be formed with a through hole formed through the side wall to pass the protruding portion. And can protrude from the surface of the receiving passage toward the cigarette.

A plurality of protrusions may be formed on the outer surface of the cigarette so as to be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette to form a passage through which air flows between the adjacent protrusions. A plurality of through holes may be formed corresponding to the protrusions have.

A plurality of protrusions may be disposed on the outer surface of the cigarette so as to be spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the cigarette and the through holes may extend along the longitudinal direction of the receiving passage so as to pass the plurality of protrusions.

The projecting portion may extend in the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette so as to come into contact with a part of the outer side surface of the cigarette along the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette,

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

The bottom wall may further include a bottom projection projecting to support a bottom surface of the end portion of the cigarette.

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

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

A cover which is detachable from the case and which can be coupled to the case so as to cover the accommodation portion and has an outer hole that can expose the insertion hole of the accommodation portion to the outside, A cigarette supporting protrusion protruding from the wall surface can be further provided and the cigarette can be maintained in a state of being coupled to the cover when the cover is detached from the case.

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

The aerosol generating apparatus may further include a slit extending through the side wall and extending along the longitudinal direction of the side wall to connect the receiving path with the outside of the receiving part.

The diameter of the receiving passage may be reduced toward the end of the cigarette received in the receiving passage.

The protruding pipe may further include an air hole for passing air through the protruding pipe. One end of the bottom wall is connected to the air hole and the other end is connected to the heater hole, thereby guiding the air outside the protruding pipe to the heater hole It is possible to further include an air induction groove.

According to the aerosol generating apparatus according to the embodiments as described above, the user can push the cigarette along the receiving passage of the receiving portion to mount the cigarette to the aerosol generating device. Further, after the use of the cigarette is completed, the user can easily separate the cigarette from the aerosol generating device by a simple operation in which the user removes the cigarette from the receiving portion of the case.

Further, since the receiving portion can be separated from the case, the tobacco material which is generated during smoking and attached to the periphery of the cigarette can be easily discharged to the outside of the case together with the receiving portion.

In addition, when the receiving portion is separated from the case, the protruding pipe and the heater are exposed to the outside, so that the user can directly confirm the cleaning operation.

Further, in a state where the cigarette is inserted into the accommodating portion of the aerosol generating device, the cigarette is stably supported by the projecting portion protruding from the receiving passage or the cigarette supporting protrusion of the cover contacting the cigarette. Therefore, the user can safely enjoy the aerosol generating device since the cigarette is stably held in the aerosol generating device during use of the aerosol generating device.

Further, since the projecting portion comes into contact with a part of the outer surface of the cigarette, a flow path through which air can pass between the receiving passage and the cigarette is formed, so that the external air for assisting the generation of the aerosol is supplied .

Further, by reducing the contact area between the inner side of the cigarette and the receiving passage, the heat conduction area through which heat is transferred from the cigarette to the case can be reduced.

Further, since the cigarette and the receiving passage are spaced apart from each other, a heater is inserted into the cigarette so that the cigarette is easily inserted into the receiving passage of the receiving portion even if the cigarette expands. If there is no clearance space between the cigarette and the accommodating portion, the outer wall of the cigarette expands during the process of inserting the heater into the cigarette and the frictional force increases between the cigarette and the accommodating portion, making it difficult to insert the cigarette into the accommodating portion.

Further, the accommodating portion can be cooled by introducing the air flow of the outside air into the space formed between the outer side surface of the cigarette and the accommodation passage.

Further, the air introduced into the cigarette can be preheated by the constitution of the aerosol generating device provided with the receiving passage and the protruding portion.

In addition, since the housing part does not use a mechanism for moving the aerosol generating device in a state where it is not separated from the aerosol generating device, the overall configuration of the aerosol generating device is simplified by reducing the number of components, It is possible to prevent problems such as failure.

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

Although the terms used in the embodiments have been selected in consideration of the functions of the present invention, the present general terms are widely used. However, these may vary depending on the intention or circumstance of a person skilled in the art, the emergence of new technologies and the like. Also, in certain cases, there may be a term selected arbitrarily by the applicant, in which case the meaning thereof will be described in detail in the description of the corresponding invention. Therefore, the term used in the present invention should be defined based on the meaning of the term, not on the name of a simple term, but on the entire contents of the present invention.

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.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the present invention. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

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

Referring to FIG. 1, 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. [

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. 1 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. The diameter of the heater 130 may be appropriately selected from the range of 2 mm to 3 mm. Preferably, the heater 130 may be fabricated to have a diameter of 2.15 mm, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the heater 130 may have an appropriate size in the range of 20 mm to 30 mm. Preferably, the heater 130 may be manufactured to have a length of 19 mm, but is not limited thereto. Also, the end 131 of the heater 130 may be closed at an acute angle, but 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 19 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. Alternatively, the heater 130 of the holder 1 may serve as a temperature sensor, and the holder 1 may further include a temperature sensor. In order for the heater 130 to function as a temperature sensing sensor, the heater 130 may include at least one electrically conductive track for heating and temperature sensing. In addition, the heater 130 may additionally include a second electrically conductive track for sensing temperature in addition to the first electrically conductive track for generating heat.

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.

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

Further, the holder 1 can maintain the temperature of the heater 130 at a sufficiently high temperature for a predetermined time period. Here, the predetermined time period means a time period sufficient for the space in which the cigarettes are inserted to be cleaned. For example, the holder 1 may maintain the temperature of the heated heater 130 for a suitable period of time of 10 seconds to 10 minutes, but is not limited thereto. Preferably, the holder 1 can maintain the temperature of the heated heater 130 for a suitable time period selected within the range of 20 seconds to 1 minute. Also, preferably, the holder 1 can maintain the temperature of the heated heater 130 for a suitable time period selected within the range of 20 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds.

When the holder 1 heats the heater 130 to a sufficiently high temperature and maintains the temperature of the heated heater 130 for a predetermined period of time, the surface of the heater 130 and / So that the cleaning effect can be generated.

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 may be implemented by a conventional pressure sensor. Alternatively, the holder 1 may sense the puff by the resistance change of the electrically conductive track included in the heater 130, without having a separate puff detection sensor. Here, the electrically conductive track includes an electrically conductive track for heat generation and / or an electrically conductive track for temperature sensing. Alternatively, the holder 1 may further include a puff detection sensor apart from sensing the puff using the electrically conductive track included in the heater 130. [

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.

2A and 2B are views showing various examples of the holder.

FIG. 2A is a view showing an example in which the holder 1 is viewed in the first direction. As shown in FIG. 2A, the holder 1 may 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.

2B 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 three or four micro pins, but is not limited thereto.

3 is a block diagram showing an example of a cradle.

Referring to FIG. 3, 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 this embodiment are shown in the cradle 2 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. 3 may be further included in the cradle 2.

The battery 210 supplies the power used to operate the cradle 2. In addition, the battery 210 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.

For example, the battery 210 may be a lithium ion battery, but is not limited thereto. 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, It is not limited.

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 220 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.

4A and 4B are views showing an example of the cradle in various aspects.

4A is a view showing an example in which the cradle 2 is viewed in a 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.

4B 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. 1 to 4B. 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. 5 to 7B.

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

Referring to Fig. 5, 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. 5 shows that the holder 1 includes one binding member 181 and the cradle 2 includes two binding members 271 and 272 for convenience of explanation, (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.

6 is a view showing an example in which the holder is tilted in a state where it is inserted into the cradle.

Referring to Fig. 6, the holder 1 is tilted inside the cradle 2. As shown in Fig. 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. 5, 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. [

As shown in Fig. 6, 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 may be tilted at a minimum angle or greater at which the entire cigarette insertion hole included in the distal end 141 is exposed to the outside. For example, the range of the tilt angle [theta] may be from 0 to 180 [deg.], Preferably from 5 to 90 [deg.]. More preferably, the range of the tilt angle (?) Is 5 ㅀ to 20,, 5 ㅀ to 30,, 5 ㅀ to 40,, 5 ㅀ to 50,, or 5 ㅀ to 60 ㅀ . More preferably, the tilt angle [theta] may be 10 [mu] m.

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.

6 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 position of each of the binding members 182, 273, 274 is 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.

7A to 7B are views showing examples in which the holder is inserted into the cradle.

Fig. 7A 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.

Fig. 7B shows an example in which the holder 1 is tilted in a state where it is inserted into the cradle 2. 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).

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

The method of producing the aerosol shown in Fig. 8 consists of steps that are processed in a time-series manner in the holder 1 shown in Fig. 1 or the cradle 2 shown in Fig. Therefore, it is understood that the contents described above with respect to the holder 1 shown in Fig. 1 and the cradle 2 shown in Fig. 3 are applied to the method of Fig. 8, 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.

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

The method for producing the aerosol shown in Fig. 9 consists of the steps of the holder 1 shown in Fig. 1 and the cradle 2 shown in Fig. 3, 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. 1 or the cradle 2 shown in Fig. 3 apply to the method of Fig. 9, 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. Alternatively, the controller 120, 220 may determine whether the user has puffed using the resistance change of the electrically conductive track included in the heater 130. Here, the electrically conductive track includes an electrically conductive track for heat generation and / or an electrically conductive track for temperature sensing. Alternatively, the control units 120 and 220 may determine whether the user has puffed using both the resistance change of the electrically conductive track included in the heater 130 and the puff detection sensor.

In step 920, an aerosol is generated according to the user's puff. The control units 120 and 220 can control 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. However, the number of puff limit times is not limited to 14. For example, the number of puff limit times may be set to an appropriate number of times from 10 times to 16 times.

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. [

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

The flow chart shown in Fig. 10 consists of the 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. 3 apply to the flow chart of FIG. 10, even if omitted from the following description.

Although not shown in Fig. 10, the operation of the cradle 2 to be described below can be carried out regardless of whether or not the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2. Fig.

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. 1, the cigarette can be inserted into the holder 1. Fig. The cigarette contains an aerosol product, and an aerosol is produced by the heated heater 130.

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

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

Referring to Fig. 11, 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 generated by passing the outside air through the first portion 310, and the generated aerosol passes through the second portion and is delivered to the user's mouth.

External air may be introduced (1120) through at least one air passage formed in the holder (1). For example, the opening and closing of the air passage formed in the holder 1 and / or the size of the air passage can be controlled by the user. Accordingly, the amount of smoke, the sense of smell, and the like can be controlled by the user.

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

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

12A and 12B, the cigarette 3 includes a cigarette rod 310, a first filter segment 321, a cooling structure 322, and a second filter segment 323. 11 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 ).

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

The fifth wrapper 345 of Figure 12A may be wrapped around the outer edges of the first wrapper 341, the second wrapper 342, the third wrapper 343 and the fourth wrapper 344. In other words, the entire cigarette 3 can be doubly packed by the fifth wrapper 345.

On the other hand, the sixth wrapper 346 in Fig. 12B can be surrounded by the outer sides of the first wrapper 341, the second wrapper 342, and the third wrapper 343. In other words, the tobacco rod 310, the first filter segment 321 and the cooling structure 322 of the cigarette 3 can be doubly packed by the sixth wrapper. In addition, the seventh wrapper 347 of Fig. 12B may be surrounded by at least a portion of the third wrapper 343 and the outer periphery of the fourth wrapper 344. Fig. In other words, at least a portion of the cooling structure 322 of the cigarette 3 and the second filter segment 323 can be repackaged by the seventh wrapper 347.

The first wrapper 341 and the second wrapper 342 can be made of general filter paper. For example, the first wrapper 341 and the second wrapper 342 may be porous wrappers or non-porous wrappers. In addition, the first wrapper 341 and the second wrapper 342 may be made of paper having oil resistance and an aluminum laminate packaging agent.

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

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

The fifth wrapper 345, the sixth wrapper 346 and the seventh wrapper 347 may be made of sterilization paper (MFW). Here, sterilized paper (MFW) means a paper specially manufactured so that tensile strength, water resistance, smoothness and the like are improved as compared with ordinary paper. For example, the basis weight of the fifth wrapper 345, the sixth wrapper 346, and the seventh wrapper 347 may be 60 g / m ² and the thickness may be 67 μm, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the tensile strengths of the fifth, sixth and seventh wrappers 345, 346 and 347 may be within a range of 8 kgf / 15 mm to 11 kgf / 15 mm on a dry basis and 1.0 kgf / 15 mm on a wet basis, It is not limited.

The fifth wrapper 345, the sixth wrapper 346, and the seventh wrapper 347 may be made of a predetermined material. Here, examples of a predetermined material may include, but are not limited to, silicon. For example, 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 may be coated (or coated) on the fifth, sixth and seventh wrappers 345, 346 and 347 without limitation as long as the material has the above-mentioned characteristics.

The fifth wrapper 345, the sixth wrapper 346 and the seventh wrapper 347 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. In this case as well, the fifth wrapper 345, the sixth wrapper 346 and the seventh wrapper 347 include a non-combustible material, so that burning of the cigarette 3 can be prevented.

The fifth wrapper 345, the sixth wrapper 346 and the seventh wrapper 347 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 fifth wrapper 345, the sixth wrapper 346 and the seventh wrapper 347 wrap the tobacco rod 310 and / or the first filter segment 321, the liquid produced in the cigarette 3 The substances can be prevented from leaking out of the cigarette 3. Therefore, the case 140 of the holder 1 and the like can be prevented from being contaminated by the liquid substances generated in the cigarette 3. [

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

The structure of the cigarette 3 shown in Figs. 12A and 12B is merely an example, and some configurations may be omitted. For example, the cigarette 3 may not include 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.

In addition, the tobacco rod 310 may contain other additives such as flavorings, wetting agents, and / or organic acids. 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 filled with cigarette ore. Here, tobacco orchards can be produced by chopping a tobacco sheet.

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

As another example, the tobacco rod 310 can be filled with a plurality of cigarette strands that have been cut into cigarette sheets. For example, the tobacco rod 310 can be formed by combining a plurality of tobacco strands in the same direction (parallel) or randomly. Specifically, the tobacco rod 310 may be formed by a plurality of tobacco strands joined together, and a plurality of longitudinal channels through which the heater 130 may be inserted or aerosols may be formed. At this time, depending on the size and arrangement of the tobacco strands, the longitudinal channels may be uniform or non-uniform.

For example, a tobacco strand may be produced by the following process. First, the tobacco raw material is pulverized to obtain an aerosol producing material (for example, glycerin, propylene glycol, etc.), an orienting liquid, a binder (for example, guar gum, xanthan gum, carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) And the like, and then the slurry is used to form a sheet. When making the slurry, natural pulp or cellulose may be added to modify the physical properties of the tobacco strand, and one or more binders may be mixed and used. And, after drying the sheet, the tobacco strand can be produced by folding or folding the dried sheet.

The tobacco raw material may be a tobacco leaf fragment, a tobacco stem and / or a tobacco derivative generated during the treatment of tobacco. The tobacco sheet may also contain other additives such as wood cellulose fibers.

The slurry may contain from 5% to 40% of the aerosol product, and the tobacco product may contain from 2% to 35% of the aerosol product. Preferably, 10% to 25% of the aerosol product may remain in the tobacco article.

Also, before the process of packing the tobacco rod 310 by the first wrapper 341, a remedy such as menthol or a moisturizer may be added to the center of the tobacco rod 310 and added.

The tobacco strand may be manufactured in a rectangular parallelepiped shape having a width of 0.5 mm to 2 mm, a length of 5 mm to 50 mm, and a thickness (height) of 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm, but is not limited thereto. Preferably, the tobacco strand may be produced in a rectangular parallelepiped shape having a transverse length of 0.9 mm, a transverse length of 20 mm, and a thickness (height) of 0.2 mm. In addition, one tobacco strand may be manufactured to have a basis weight of 100 g / m ² to 250 g / m ² , but is not limited thereto. Preferably, the tobacco strand may be made to have a basis weight of 180 g / m ² .

Compared to the tobacco rod 310 being filled with a cigarette sheet, the tobacco rod 310 filled with tobacco strands can generate a larger amount of aerosol. Assuming that they are filled in the same space, compared to the tobacco sheet, the tobacco strands ensure a wider surface area. 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 may be generated than is 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 cigarette sheet 310 is filled with the cigarette sheet. In other words, when the tobacco rod 310 is filled with tobacco strands, it can be more easily separated from the holder 1 than it is filled with the tobacco sheet.

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

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

The hardness of the first filter segment 321 can be adjusted by adjusting the content of the plasticizer in the production of the first filter segment 321.

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

Also, the first filter segment 321 can be manufactured by inserting a structure such as a film, a tube or the like of the same or a different type into the interior (for example, hollow).

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

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

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

The cooling structure 322 may be made of a pure polylactic acid or a combination of another degradable polymer and a polylactic acid. For example, the cooling structure 322 may be manufactured through an extrusion method or a fiber weaving method. 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).

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

Various examples of the cooling structure 322 will be described later with reference to Figs. 13A to 13F.

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

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

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 capsule of the capsule 324 may be prepared by a method such as agar, pectin, sodium alginate, carrageenan, gelatin or guar gum, or the like, A curing assistant may be further used as a material to be used. Here, as the gelling agent, for example, a calcium chloride group and the like can 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.

13A to 13F are views showing examples of the cooling structure of the cigarette.

For example, the cooling structure shown in Figures 13A-13F 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 on the fabrication of the cooling structure according to one embodiment using polylactic acid fibers (e.g., weaving), the risk of the cooling structure being 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. 13A, 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. 13B, 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. 13C, the cooling structure 1330 may be formed by gathering a plurality of bundles 1331.

13D, the cooling structure 1340 may be filled with granules made of polylactic acid, an orchard or char, respectively. The granules may also be prepared from a mixture of polylactic acid, angelica and charcoal. On the other hand, the granules may further comprise an element capable of increasing the cooling effect of the aerosol, in addition to the polylactic acid, the orchard and / or charcoal.

Referring to FIG. 13E, 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.

13F, 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 13D) 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 aerosol generating apparatus 1000 relating to the embodiments shown in Figs. 14 to 33 is an example of an integral aerosol generating apparatus in which the receiving portion and the cradle are combined in the above-described embodiments. Therefore, the respective embodiments of the receiving portion and the cradle described in Figs. 1 to 11 can be applied to the aerosol generating device described in Figs. 14 to 33. Fig. In addition, the cigarette described in FIGS. 12 to 13 may be inserted into the aerosol generating apparatus 1000 described in FIGS. 14 to 33, and the aerosol generating apparatus may generate the aerosol by heating the cigarette described in FIGS. 12 to 13.

The numbers indicating the components in Figs. 14 to 33 have been independently used without being related to the numbers used in Figs. Therefore, it should be understood that the numbers indicating the components in FIGS. 1 to 13 and the numbers indicating the components in FIGS. 14 to 33 are used to indicate different components independently of each other.

Fig. 14 is a side view of an aerosol generating apparatus according to another embodiment, Fig. 15A is a perspective view of an aerosol generating apparatus according to the embodiment shown in Fig. 14, As shown in Fig.

An aerosol generating apparatus 1000 according to the embodiment shown in Figs. 14, 15A and 15B may include a case 1001 and a cover 1002. Fig. The cover 1002 is coupled to one end of the case 1001 so that the cover 1002 together with the case 1001 forms the appearance of the aerosol generating apparatus 1000. [

The case 1001 forms an appearance of the aerosol generating apparatus 1000 and functions to receive and protect various components in a space formed therein.

The cover 1002 and the case 1001 can be made of a plastic material which does not transmit heat well or a metal material coated with a heat shielding material on the surface. The cover 1002 and the case 1001 can be manufactured by, for example, an injection molding method, a 3D printing method, or a method of assembling a small part manufactured by injection molding.

A locking device may be provided between the cover 1002 and the case 1001 to maintain the engaged state of the cover 1002 and the case 1001. The locking device may include, for example, a projection and a groove. The engagement state of the cover 1002 and the case 1001 can be maintained by maintaining the protrusion in the groove and the structure in which the protrusion is moved by the operation button that the user can press and the protrusion is separated from the groove May be used.

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

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

An outer hole 1002p into which the cigarette 3 can be inserted is formed on the upper surface of the cover 1002 coupled to the case 1001. [ Further, a rail 1003r is formed on the upper surface of the cover 1002 at a position adjacent to the outer hole 1002p. A door 1003 slidable along the upper surface of the cover 1002 is installed on the rail 1003r. The door 1003 can slide linearly along the rail 1003r.

The door 1003 moves along the rail 1003r in the direction of the arrow in Fig. 15B so that the cigarette 3 can be inserted into the case 1001 through the cover 1002, 1004p) to the outside. The outer hole 1002p of the cover 1002 functions to expose the insertion hole 1004p of the receiving passage 1004h capable of accommodating the cigarette 3 to the outside.

The user inserts the end portion 3b of the cigarette 3 into the outer hole 1002p and the insertion hole 1004p so as to cover the cigarette 3 with the cover 1002p 1002 in the housing 1004h.

In the embodiment, the door 1003 is installed so as to be able to move linearly with respect to the cover 1002. However, the embodiment is not limited by the structure in which the door 1003 is engaged with the cover 1002. For example, the door 1003 may be rotatably mounted on the cover 1002 through a hinge assembly. The door 1003 may be rotated to the side of the outer hole 1002p along the extending direction of the upper surface of the cover 1002 or the door 1003 may be rotated in the direction away from the upper surface of the cover 1002 It may rotate.

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

A button 1009 is provided in the case 1001. [ As the button 1009 is operated, the operation of the aerosol generating apparatus 1000 can be controlled.

The space 1002 for allowing external air to flow into the interior of the cover 1002 at a position where the cover 1002 is coupled to the case 1001 in a state where the cover 1002 is coupled to the case 1001 Is formed.

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

As shown in Fig. 16A, in a state in which the cigarette 3 is inserted into the aerosol generating apparatus, the user can ask the cigarette 3 by mouth and suck the aerosol.

When the cigarette 3 is detached from the aerosol generating device after using the cigarette 3, the user holds the cigarette 3 by hand and rotates the cigarette 3 from the heater inside the aerosol generating device inserted in the cigarette 3 3) can be extracted.

Fig. 16B is a side view exemplarily showing another operating state of the aerosol generating apparatus according to the embodiment shown in Fig. 15A. Fig.

After separating the cigarette 3 from the aerosol generating device, the user can perform a cleaning operation to remove any residual tobacco material in the aerosol generating device.

The cleaning operation of the aerosol generating apparatus is performed by the user by detaching the cover 1002 from the case 1001 of the aerosol generating apparatus 1000 and then separating the accommodating section 1004 from the case 1001, And the like may be exposed to the outside to remove the tobacco material.

The cover 1002 can be coupled to one end portion 1001a of the case 1001 so as to cover the receiving portion 1004 coupled to the one end portion 1001a of the case 1001, .

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

17-20, the aerosol generating apparatus includes a case 1001, a hollow protruding pipe 1020 having an opening 1020p protruding from one end 1001a of the case 1001 and opened toward the outside, A heater 1030 installed in the case 1001 so as to be positioned inside the protruding pipe 1020 and a receiving part 1004 detachable from the protruding pipe 1020, And a protrusion 1005 protruding from the inside of the protruding pipe 1020 to support the cigarette 3 inserted into the accommodating portion 1004 by penetrating the accommodating portion 1004.

17, the user can hold the receiving portion 1004 by hand while the receiving portion 1004 is coupled to the case 1001, so that the receiving portion 1004 can be separated from the case 1001 .

The projecting tube 1020 surrounds and protects the heater 1030 and functions to support the receiving portion 1004 when the receiving portion 1004 is coupled. Since the protruding pipe 1020 has a hollow shape in which the inside is hollow, the protruding pipe 1020 has an engaging passage 1020h in which at least a part of the accommodating portion 1004 can be inserted. The upper end of the engagement passage 1020h is connected to the opening 1020p which opens toward the upper side of the outside of the aerosol generating apparatus.

In the case 1001, a heater 1030 that performs a function of heating the cigarette 3 is provided. The heater 1030 is installed in the case 1001 so that one end 1031 of the heater 1030 is positioned inside the protruding pipe 1020. When the cigarette 3 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 1004 in the state where the accommodating portion 1004 is coupled to the projecting tube 1020, the end portion 1031 of the heater 1030 is positioned on the bottom surface of the end portion of the cigarette 3 .

An electric supply device 1070 disposed inside the case 1001 is electrically connected to the lower end of the heater 1030 through an electric wiring 1071. [ When electricity of the electric power supply device 1070 is supplied to the heater 1030 in a state where the cigarette 3 is inserted into the end portion 1031 of the heater 1030, the heater 1030 is heated to heat the cigarette 3.

18 and 20, the receiving portion 1004 can be inserted into the coupling passage 1020h inside the protruding pipe 1020 through the opening 1020p of the protruding pipe 1020, and the cigarette 3 A side wall 1004w forming a receiving passage 1004h which can be accommodated and an insertion hole 1004p opened outward from one end of the receiving passage 1004h so that the cigarette 3 can be inserted, And a bottom wall 1004b having a heater hole 1004c for closing the other end of the heater 1030 and passing the end portion 1031 of the heater 1030. [

The size of the heater hole 1004c formed in the bottom wall 1004b of the accommodating portion 1004 may correspond to the thickness of the end portion 1031 of the heater 1030. [ For example, when the end portion 1031 of the heater 1030 has a circular section, the heater hole 1004c also has a circular cross-sectional shape, and the inner diameter of the heater hole 1004c is smaller than the inner diameter of the end portion 1031 of the heater 1030. [ As shown in Fig.

For example, the inner diameter of the heater hole 1004c is formed to be larger than the outer diameter of the end portion 1031 of the heater 1030, so that the diameter of the heater hole 1004c The inner surface can be spaced apart from the outer surface of the end portion 1031 of the heater 1030.

The receiving portion 1004 has an outer wall 1004t surrounding the side wall 1004w and spaced radially outward of the side wall 1004w. The protruding tube 1020 is inserted between the outer wall 1004t and the side wall 1004w when the receiving portion 1004 is coupled to the protruding tube 1020 so that the coupled state of the receiving portion 1004 and the protruding tube 1020 And can be stably maintained.

The side wall 1004w of the receiving portion 1004 is inserted into the coupling passage 1020h of the projecting tube 1020 when the receiving portion 1004 is coupled to the projecting tube 1020. [ The end portion 1031 of the heater 1030 located inside the protruding pipe 1020 moves downward along the connecting passage 1020h of the protruding pipe 1020 while the side wall 1004w of the accommodating portion 1004 moves downward along the connecting passage 1020h of the protruding pipe 1020 Passes through the heater hole 1004c of the accommodating portion 1004.

The end portion 1031 of the heater 1030 passes through the heater hole 1004c of the accommodating portion 1004 and is inserted into the accommodating passage 1004h of the accommodating portion 1004 when the accommodating portion 1004 is coupled to the projecting tube 1020 ). Therefore, when the cigarette 3 is received in the receiving passage 1004h of the receiving portion 1004 in a state where the receiving portion 1004 is coupled to the projecting tube 1020, the end portion 1031 of the heater 1030 is connected to the cigarette 3 ).

When the user of the aerosol generating apparatus inserts the cigarette 3 into the receiving passage 1004h, the cigarette 3 moves along the receiving passage 1004h and the end of the cigarette 3 is moved to the bottom wall 1004b , A feeling of contact between the bottom wall 1004b and the end portion of the cigarette 3 is transmitted to the user holding the cigarette 3. Therefore, the user can easily mount the cigarette 3 to the aerosol generating apparatus by carrying out a simple operation of holding the cigarette 3 in the hand and pushing the cigarette 3 into the insertion hole 1004p of the receiving passage 1004h.

When the user separates the cigarette 3 from the accommodating portion 1004, the user can hold the cigarette 3 by hand and rotate the cigarette 3 out of the accommodating portion 1004. The cigarette 3 and the heater 1030, which are adhered to each other by the tobacco material, can be completely separated while the user grips and rotates the cigarette 3 by hand.

After detaching the cigarette 3 from the receptacle 1004, the user can perform a cleaning operation inside the receptacle 1004. When the user detaches the receptacle 1004 from the case 2001 to perform the cleaning operation, the user can pull the receptacle 1004 out of the case 2001 by holding the receptacle 1004 by hand.

A plurality of protrusions 1005 for supporting the cigarette 3 are provided on the inner wall surface of the coupling passage 1020h of the protrusion pipe 1020 so as to protrude. The projecting portion 1005 contacts the outer surface of the cigarette 3 inserted into the accommodating portion 1004 by penetrating the side wall 1004w of the accommodating portion 1004 coupled to the projecting tube 1020. [

The protruding pipe 1020 can also function to directly supply outside air to the end of the cigarette 3. [ For this purpose, the protruding pipe 1020 has an air hole 1020g connecting the inside and the outside of the protruding pipe 1020. The air holes 1020g may be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction with respect to the longitudinal center of the projecting pipe 1020, and a plurality of air holes may be provided. The air hole 1020g forms a flow path of air such that the air outside the protruding pipe 1020 flows into the inside of the protruding pipe 1020. [

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

The outer wall 1004t of the receiving portion 1004 and the outer wall 1004t of the protruding tube 1020 are connected to each other in the state where the receiving portion 1004 is coupled to the protruding tube 1020. [ A space 1004g for air circulation is formed so that the air outside the accommodating portion 1004 can be introduced into the accommodating portion 1004. Therefore, as shown in Figs. 14, 15A, and 15B, when the cover 1002 is coupled to the case 1001, the gap 1002g for introducing external air between the cover 1002 and the case 1001 The air outside the cover 1002 flows into the inside of the cover 1002 and then flows into the inside of the accommodating portion 1004 through the space 1004g for air circulation.

22, the first flow 1000f of air passing through the space 1002g for introducing the external air and the space 1004g for air circulation passes through the air hole 1020g of the projection tube 1020, Reaches the outer surface of the end portion of the cigarette 3 accommodated in the portion 1004.

The cigarette 3 has a cylindrical shape and the accommodation passage 1004h of the accommodation portion 1004 also has a cylindrical shape corresponding to the shape of the cigarette 3. [ The diameter of the receiving passage 1004h of the receiving portion 1004 is formed to be larger than the diameter of the cigarette 3. [ Therefore, when the cigarette 3 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 1004, the outer surface of the cigarette 3 and the accommodating passage 1004h of the accommodating portion 1004 are spaced apart from each other. That is, in FIG. 22, outside air flows into the space formed between the outer surface of the cigarette 3 and the receiving passage 1004h of the receiving portion 1004 through the insertion hole 1004p, .

The receptacle 1004 also has a through hole 1004d formed through the side wall 1004w so as to pass through the protrusion 1005. [ The projection 1005 is formed so as to protrude from the surface of the receiving passage 1004h toward the cigarette 3 so as to contact the outer surface of the cigarette 3. [

The protrusions 1005 are spaced apart from each other along the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette 3 on the outer surface of the cigarette 3 so that a flow path through which the second flow of air 1000g passes is provided between the protrusions 1005 . A plurality of through holes 1004d are formed corresponding to the number of protrusions 1005. [ The protrusions 1005 support the outer surface of the cigarette 3 but the adjacent protrusions 1005 are spaced from each other so that air can freely flow inside the accommodation passage 1004h of the accommodation portion 1004.

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

Further, the mounting position and shape of the projecting portion 1005 and the through hole 1004d may be variously modified. For example, the projecting portion 1005 is arranged in a circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette 3 so as to come into contact with a part of the outer surface of the cigarette 3 along the circumferential direction of the cigarette 3 with respect to the center of the cigarette 3 It can extend in the circumferential direction. Even when the protrusions 1005 extend in the circumferential direction, the adjacent protrusions 1005 are separated from each other, so that a passage through which air flows in the inside of the accommodation passage 1004h can be formed.

The end face of the protrusion 1005 contacting the outer surface of the cigarette 3 may be formed as a cylindrical surface concavely curved to correspond to the shape of the outer surface of the cigarette 3. [

21 and 22, when the receiving portion 1004 is coupled to the protruding pipe 1020, the position of the protruding portion 1005 is spaced upward from the bottom wall 1004b of the receiving portion 1004 by a predetermined height . The through hole 1004d of the receiving portion 1004 is formed in the receiving passage 1004h so as to correspond to the position of the protruding portion 1005 in order to accommodate the protruding portion 1005 while the receiving portion 1004 is coupled to the protruding tube 1020 As shown in Fig.

The position of the cigarette 3 accommodated in the accommodating portion 1004 is guided by the edge of the upper end of the bottom wall 1004b of the accommodating portion 1004 toward the accommodating passageway 1004h to the accommodating portion 1004 1004 are arranged at the center of the alignment slope 1004y.

22 and 23, protrusions 1005 are formed on the outer circumferential surface of the cigarette 3 so as to guide the movement of the cigarette 3 when the cigarette 3 is inserted into the receiving passage 1004h, And an inclined surface 1005d.

The inclined surface 1005d of the protrusion 1005 moves the receiving passage 1004h after the cigarette 3 has been inserted into the receiving passage 1004h and the end of the cigarette 3 is projected from the receiving passage 1004h 1005, so as to guide the movement of the cigarette 3 so that the end of the cigarette 3 can be inserted into the protrusion 1005. [

While the cigarette 3 is inserted into the receiving passage 1004h of the receiving portion 1004 while the receiving portion 1004 is coupled to the projecting tube 1020, the receiving passage 1004h is inserted into the insertion hole 1004p The second flow 1000g of the outside air flows into the receiving passage 1004h of the receiving portion 1004 through the insertion hole 1004p. The first flow 1000f of the air that has passed through the air circulation gap 1004g passes through the air hole 1020g of the projecting pipe 1020 and passes through the air hole 1020g of the protruding pipe 1020 to the outside surface of the end portion of the cigarette 3 accommodated in the accommodating portion 1004 Lt; / RTI >

Since the cigarette 3 is supported by the protrusion 1005 and no component is in contact with the outer surface of the end of the cigarette 3, the outer surface of the end of the cigarette 3 is surrounded by the air. When the heater 1030 heats the cigarette 3 and aerosol particles are generated in the cigarette 3, if the user sucks the air by the mouth of the cigarette 3, the air on the outer side of the end of the cigarette 3 flows into the cigarette 3), the flow of air including aerosol particles can be delivered to the user.

14 to 23, the user opens the outer hole 1002p of the cover 1002 to insert the cigarette 3 into the insertion hole 1004p of the receiving portion 1004 The cigarette 3 can be easily attached to the aerosol generating device by a simple operation of pushing the cigarette 3 along the receiving passage 1004h.

After finishing the use of the cigarette 3, the user can hold the cigarette 3 by hand and pull the cigarette 3 out of the case 1001.

In addition, the user may remove the cover 1002 from the case 1001 and separate the receiving portion 1004 from the case 1001 for a cleaning operation.

Since the protruding pipe 1020 and the heater 1030 are exposed to the outside after the housing 1004 is completely separated from the case 1001, So that the cleaning operation can be performed easily.

In the state where the cigarette 3 is inserted into the receiving passage 1004h of the receiving portion 1004 mounted on the case 1001 of the aerosol generating device, the protruding portion 1005 protruding from the inside of the receiving passage 1004h, The projection 1005 stably supports the cigarette 3 by making contact with the outer surface of the cigarette 3. Therefore, the cigarette 3 is not separated from the aerosol generating apparatus during use of the aerosol generating apparatus, and the state in which the cigarette 3 is accommodated in the receiving passage 1004h of the aerosol generating apparatus is stably maintained, Enjoy.

The projecting portion 1005 of the receiving passage 1004h of the accommodating portion 1004 comes into contact with a portion of the outer surface of the cigarette 3 so that air can pass between the accommodating passage 1004h and the cigarette 3, The external air for assisting the generation of the aerosol can be supplied to the inside of the aerosol generating apparatus sufficiently smoothly.

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

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

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

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

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

The through hole 1004d formed in the side wall 1004w of the accommodating portion 1004 is elongated along the longitudinal direction of the accommodating passage 1004h so as to accommodate both the upper protruding portion 1005b and the lower protruding portion 1005 .

The plurality of protrusions 1005 and 1005b are arranged on the outer surface of the cigarette 3 so as to be spaced apart from each other along the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette 3 and at the outer surface of the cigarette 3, And are arranged so as to be spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction, a flow passage through which air flows is formed between the adjacent protrusions 1005 and 1005b.

25 is an enlarged side sectional view of a part of an aerosol generating apparatus according to another embodiment.

In the aerosol generating apparatus according to the embodiment shown in Fig. 25, when the cigarette 3 is inserted into the receiving portion 1004, the receiving passage 1004 of the bottom wall 1004b of the receiving portion 1004 contacting the end portion of the cigarette 3 1004h are formed on the outer peripheral edge of the upper surface facing to the upper surface 1004a. The connecting passage 1004f is connected to the space between the outer side surface of the cigarette 3 and the receiving passage 1004h so that the air in the receiving passage 1004h flows through the connecting passage 1004f of the bottom wall 1004b to the cigarette 3 So that sufficient air can be supplied to the cigarette 3 to assist the aerosol generation.

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

The aerosol generating apparatus according to the embodiment shown in Fig. 26 is a device for generating an aerosol when the cigarette 3 is inserted into the receiving portion 1004 and the receiving passage 1004a of the bottom wall 1004b of the receiving portion 1004 which contacts the end portion of the cigarette 3 And a bottom projection 1004k protruding from the upper surface facing toward the upper surface 1004h. The bottom projection 1004k protrudes from the bottom wall 1004b toward the inner space of the receiving passage 1004h, thereby performing the function of supporting the bottom surface of the end portion of the cigarette 3. [ The bottom projection 1004k has an approximately hemispherical shape.

The bottom protrusions 1004k are disposed so as to be spaced from each other along the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the heater hole 1004c formed in the bottom wall 1004b in the bottom wall 1004b. The air introduced into the receiving passage 1004h from the outside through the insertion hole 1004p of the receiving passage 1004h flows into the bottom projection 1004k through the space between the adjacent bottom projections 1004k, To the bottom surface of the end portion of the cigarette 3 through the space between them.

26, the protrusion 1005 protruding from the receiving passage 1004h of the receiving portion 1004 also contacts the portion of the outer surface of the cigarette 3, A flow path through which air can pass is formed between the cigarettes 3 and the air of the flow path is supplied to the bottom surface of the end portion of the cigarette 3 through the space between the bottom projections 1004k of the bottom wall 1004b , Sufficient air can be supplied smoothly to the cigarette 3 to assist in aerosol generation.

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

The aerosol generating apparatus according to the embodiment shown in Fig. 27 includes a case 2001, a hollow projecting pipe 2020 having an opening 2020p projecting from one side end 2001a of the case 2001, A heater 1030 installed in the case 2001 so that the end portion 1031 is located inside the protruding tube 2020 and a heater 1030 which can be coupled to the protruding tube 2020 and separated from the protruding tube 2020 A projecting portion 2005 projecting from the inside of the projecting tube 2020 and supporting the cigarette 3 inserted into the accommodating portion 2004 by penetrating the accommodating portion 2004, And a door 2003 integrally connected to the insertion hole 2004p and capable of exposing the insertion hole 2004p to the outside.

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

The user inserts the end portion of the cigarette 3 into the insertion hole 1004p so that the cigarette 3 is inserted into the receiving passage 2004 formed in the receiving portion 2004, (2004h).

An outer air inflow interval 2002g allowing the air to flow into the inside of the cover 2002 at a portion where the cover 2002 is joined to the case 2001 in a state where the cover 2002 is coupled to the case 2001 Is formed.

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

The projecting tube 2020 surrounds and protects the heater 1030 and functions to support the receiving part 2004 and the cover 2002 when the receiving part 2004 is coupled to the projecting tube 2020. Since the protruding pipe 2020 has a hollow shape in which the inside is hollow, the protruding pipe 2020 has a fitting passage 2020h in which at least a part of the receiving portion 2004 can be inserted. The upper end of the coupling passage 2020h is connected to the opening 2020p which opens toward the upper side of the outside of the aerosol generating device.

The protruding pipe 2020 can also function to directly supply outside air to the end of the cigarette 3. [ To this end, the protruding pipe 2020 has an air hole 2020g connecting the inside and the outside of the protruding pipe 2020. The air holes 2020g may be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction with respect to the center in the longitudinal direction of the projecting pipe 2020, and a plurality of air holes may be provided. The air hole 2020g forms a flow path of air such that air outside the protruding tube 2020 flows into the inside of the protruding tube 2020.

The receptacle 2004 can be inserted into the coupling passage 2020h inside the protruding tube 2020 through the opening 2020p of the protruding tube 2020 and can be inserted into the receptacle 2004h capable of accommodating the cigarette 3, An insertion hole 2004p which is opened to the outside from one end of the accommodation passage 2004h so that the cigarette 3 can be inserted and an end portion 1031 of the heater 1030 which closes the other end of the accommodation passage 2004h, And a bottom wall 2004b having a heater hole 2004c passing through the bottom wall 2004b.

The accommodating portion 2004 is formed integrally with the cover 2002. Fig. For example, the cover 2002 and the receiving part 2004 may be integrally formed by injection molding using a material such as plastic or integrally formed by a three-dimensional printing method. Alternatively, the cover 2002 and the receiving portion 2004 may be separately manufactured and then joined to each other by screwing, or fixed to each other by a coupling means such as a bolt or an adhesive.

The end portion 1031 of the heater 1030 passes through the heater hole 2004c of the accommodating portion 2004 and is inserted into the accommodating passage 2004h of the accommodating portion 2004 ). When the cigarette 3 is received in the receiving passage 2004h of the receiving portion 2004 in a state where the receiving portion 2004 is coupled to the projecting tube 2020, the end portion 1031 of the heater 1030 is connected to the cigarette 3 ).

A plurality of protrusions 2005 for supporting the cigarette 3 protrude from the inner wall surface of the coupling passage 2020h of the protrusion pipe 2020. The protruding portion 2005 contacts the outer surface of the cigarette 3 inserted into the accommodating portion 2004 by penetrating the accommodating portion 2004 coupled to the protruding tube 2020. [

Air outside the cover 2002 through the space 2002g for introducing external air between the cover 2002 and the case 2001 in a state where the cover 2002 is coupled to the case 2001 Respectively. The first flow of air generated through the external air inflow space 2002g passes through the air hole 2020g of the protruding pipe 2020 and reaches the outer side of the end portion of the cigarette 3 accommodated in the accommodating portion 2004 do.

While the cigarette 3 is inserted into the receiving passage 2004h of the receiving portion 2004 while the receiving portion 2004 is coupled to the protruding tube 2020, the receiving passage 2004h is inserted into the insertion hole 2004p, So that external air flows into the receiving passage 2004h of the receiving portion 2004 through the insertion hole 2004p to form a second flow of air.

27, the user opens the cover 2002 to insert the cigarette 3 into the insertion hole 2004p of the accommodation portion 2004, and then, along the accommodation passage 2004h, the cigarette 3 The cigarette 3 can be easily attached to the aerosol generating device by a simple operation of pushing the cigarette 3 into the aerosol generating device.

When the cigarette 3 is detached from the case 2001 after the use of the cigarette 3 is completed, the user holds the cigarette 3 on the outside of the receiving passage 2004h while holding the upper end of the cigarette 3 by hand, The cigarette 3 can be separated from the aerosol generating device by a simple operation of pulling the cigarette 3 from the aerosol generating device.

When the cleaning operation is performed, the user can remove the cover 2002 from the case 2001 by separating the cover 2002 from the case 2001 together, thereby separating the accommodating portion 2004 and the cover 2002 from the case 2001.

Fig. 28 is a perspective view exemplarily showing an operating state of the aerosol generating apparatus according to another embodiment, and Fig. 29 shows an operating state in which some components are removed from the aerosol generating apparatus according to the embodiment shown in Fig. 28 It is a perspective view.

The aerosol generating apparatus according to the embodiment shown in Figs. 28 and 29 includes a case 1001 and a cover 1002. Fig.

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

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

An outer hole 1002p into which the cigarette 3 can be inserted is formed on the upper surface of the cover 1002. [ When the door 1003 slides linearly along the rail 1003r on the upper surface of the cover 1002, the external hole 1002p and the insertion hole 1004p, through which the cigarette 3 can be inserted, are exposed to the outside. The insertion hole 1004p of the receiving passage 1004h capable of receiving the cigarette 3 is exposed to the outside by the outer hole 1002p of the cover 1002. [

The user inserts the end portion 3b of the cigarette 3 into the outer hole 1002p and the insertion hole 1004p so as to cover the cigarette 3 with the cover 1002p 1002 in the housing 1004h.

A plurality of cigarette supporting projections 1002m are disposed in the outer hole 1002p of the cover 1002 so as to be spaced apart in the circumferential direction along the inner surface of the outer hole 1002p and projected toward the center of the outer hole 1002p . The cigarette supporting projection 1002m functions to support the cigarette 3 by contacting the outer surface of the cigarette 3 inserted into the insertion hole 1004p and the receiving passage 1004h through the outer hole 1002p do.

A button 1009 is provided in the case 1001. [ As the button 1009 is operated, the operation of the aerosol generating apparatus 1000 can be controlled.

The space 1002 for allowing external air to flow into the interior of the cover 1002 at a position where the cover 1002 is coupled to the case 1001 in a state where the cover 1002 is coupled to the case 1001 Is formed.

29. When the cigarette 3 is removed from the aerosol generating apparatus after the use of the cigarette 3 is finished, as shown in Fig. 29, the user holds the cigarette 3 in the case 1001 while holding the cigarette 3 by hand, . Alternatively, if the user pulls the cover 1002 after rotating the cigarette 3, the cover 1002 can be detached from the case 1001 together with the cigarette 3. [ The attachment state between the cigarette 3 and the heater is eliminated by rotating the cigarette 3 while separating the cigarette 3 from the case 1001 and the cigarette material attached to the cigarette 3 is removed together with the cigarette 3 It can be discharged to the outside.

If the cover 1002 is pulled without rotating the cigarette 3, the cigarette 3 is separated from the case 1001, but the cigarette portion of the cigarette 3 (that is, the first portion of Figs. 12A and 12B) (310) may not be discharged from the case 1001 but may remain on the heater side. In this case, the user can remove the cover 1002 from the case 1001, and then detach the receiving portion 1004 from the case 1001. [ At this time, the tobacco portion remaining on the heater side is separated from the case 1001 together with the accommodating portion 1004. Thereafter, the user can remove the tobacco portion remaining in the separate receiving portion 1004.

Fig. 30 is a side sectional view showing some components in the aerosol generating apparatus shown in Fig. 29;

The aerosol generating apparatus includes a case 1001, a hollow protruding tube 1020 protruding from one end 1001a of the case 1001 and having an opening opened to the outside, A heater 1030 installed in the case 1001 and a receiving portion 1004 which can be coupled to the protruding pipe 1020 and can be separated from the protruding pipe 1020.

31 is a perspective view showing an operating state in which some components are separated in the aerosol generating apparatus shown in Fig.

After separating the cigarette 3 from the aerosol generating device, the user can perform a cleaning operation to remove any residual tobacco material in the aerosol generating device. 31, the cleaning operation of the aerosol generating apparatus is performed by separating the accommodating section 1004 from the case 1001 in a state where the user has removed the cover 1002 from the case 1001 of the aerosol generating apparatus 1000 The inner space of the aerosol generating apparatus and the heater and the like may be exposed to the outside to remove the tobacco material.

The projecting tube 1020 surrounds and protects the heater 1030 and functions to support the receiving portion 1004 when the receiving portion 1004 is coupled. Since the protruding pipe 1020 has a hollow shape in which the inside is hollow, the protruding pipe 1020 has an engaging passage 1020h in which at least a part of the accommodating portion 1004 can be inserted. The upper end of the coupling passage 1020h forms an opening that opens toward the upper side of the outside of the aerosol generating device.

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

The protruding pipe 1020 can also function to directly supply outside air to the end of the cigarette 3. [ For this purpose, the protruding pipe 1020 has an air hole 1020g connecting the inside and the outside of the protruding pipe 1020. The air holes 1020g are arranged to be connected to the ends of the guide grooves 1002n. The air holes 1020g may be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction with respect to the longitudinal center of the projecting pipe 1020, and a plurality of air holes may be provided. The air hole 1020g forms a flow path of air such that the air outside the protruding pipe 1020 flows into the inside of the protruding pipe 1020. [

In the case 1001, a heater 1030 that performs a function of heating the cigarette 3 is provided. The heater 1030 is installed in the case 1001 so that one end of the heater 1030 is located inside the protruding pipe 1020. The end of the heater 1030 is inserted into the bottom surface of the end portion of the cigarette 3 when the cigarette 3 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 1004 while the accommodating portion 1004 is coupled to the projecting tube 1020. [

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

32 and 33, the accommodating portion 1004 can be inserted into the engaging passage 1020h inside the protruding pipe 1020 and form a receiving passage 1004h capable of accommodating the cigarette 3 An insertion hole 1004p that opens outward from one end of the accommodation passage 1004h so as to allow the cigarette 3 to be inserted therein and an insertion hole 1004p that closes the other end of the accommodation passage 1004h, And a bottom wall 1004b having a heater hole 1004c through which the end portion passes.

The heater hole 1004c formed in the bottom wall 1004b of the accommodating portion 1004 includes an outer hole 1004j recessed from the heater 1030 toward the outside. Since the outer holes 1004j are spaced apart from each other around the heater hole 1004c in the circumferential direction and arranged in plural, the overall shape of the heater hole 1004c forms a shape similar to a star shape. The outer hole 1004j is formed in such a manner that the air existing around the heater 1030 from the outside of the receiving portion 1004 is concentrated toward the cigarette 3 through the heater hole 1004c, Which serves as a flow path for the air to be easily introduced.

The receiving portion 1004 has an outer wall 1004t surrounding the side wall 1004w and spaced radially outward of the side wall 1004w. The protruding tube 1020 is inserted between the outer wall 1004t and the side wall 1004w when the receiving portion 1004 is coupled to the protruding tube 1020 so that the coupled state of the receiving portion 1004 and the protruding tube 1020 And can be stably maintained.

A guide rib 1004n inserted into the guide groove 1002n of the projecting tube 1020 when the receiving portion 1004 is inserted into the projecting tube 1020 is provided in the outer wall 1004t.

The end portion of the heater 1030 passes through the heater hole 1004c of the accommodating portion 1004 and is inserted into the inside of the accommodating passage 1004h of the accommodating portion 1004 when the accommodating portion 1004 is coupled to the projecting tube 1020 . The heater 1030 is inserted into the cigarette 3 when the cigarette 3 is received in the receiving passage 1004h of the receiving portion 1004 with the receiving portion 1004 coupled to the projecting tube 1020. [

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

The lower bottom projection 1004e extends along the radial direction from the outer surface of the bottom wall 1004b toward the heater hole 1004c so that the air on the outer side of the bottom wall 1004b by the lower bottom projection 1004e is adjacent And flows smoothly toward the outer hole 1004j of the heater hole 1004c along the space between the lower bottom protrusions 1004e.

By the action of the bottom bottom projection 1004e, the air outside the bottom wall 1004b is uniformly supplied to the heater hole 1004c and a uniform and constant amount of air is supplied to the cigarette 3, It is possible to provide an aerosol having an optimum taste and aroma to the user.

An air induction groove 1004r extending from the outer end of the bottom wall 1004b to the heater hole 1004c is formed on the bottom surface of the bottom wall 1004b of the accommodating portion 1004. The air guide groove 1004r provides a mainstream passage of air supplied to the cigarettes 3 accommodated in the accommodating portion 1004.

The end of the air induction groove 1004r located at the outer end of the bottom wall 1004b is disposed at a position corresponding to the air hole 1020g shown in Fig. According to this arrangement, air outside the protruding pipe 1020 flows into the protruding pipe 1020 through the air hole 1020g and directly flows into the heater hole 1004c along the air guide groove 1004r , Sufficient air necessary for aerosol generation can be supplied directly to the cigarette 3 smoothly.

A plurality of air induction grooves 1004r may be provided so as to correspond to the number of air holes 1020g formed in the projecting tube 1020. [

The receptacle 1004 includes an outlet 1004a formed by cutting a portion of the side wall 1004w to expose the receptacle 1004h to the outside of the side wall 1004w. Since the discharge port 1004a is formed in the side wall 1004w, the overall shape of the side wall 1004w has a substantially semi-cylindrical shape. That is, when the side wall 1004w is cut in the direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the side wall 1004w, the sectional shape of the side wall 1004w may be approximately semicircular.

32, the size of the discharge port 1004a is approximately 180 degrees along the circumferential direction with respect to the longitudinal center axis of the side wall 1004w. However, the embodiment is not limited to the discharge port 1004a But is not limited by the size. That is, the size of the discharge port 1004a may be in the range of 180 degrees or more along the circumferential direction with respect to the central axis in the longitudinal direction of the side wall 1004w, or may be in a range of less than 180 degrees.

The cleaning operation can be performed more easily by providing the discharge port 1004a for exposing the accommodating passage 1004h to the side wall 1004w of the accommodating portion 1004.

A plurality of slits 1004s formed through the side wall 1004w are provided in the side wall 1004w of the receiving portion 1004 to connect the receiving passage 1004h to the outside of the receiving portion 1004. [ The slit 1004s functions to bring air staying in the empty space formed between the outer wall 1004t and the side wall 1004w into contact with a part of the outer surface of the cigarette 3 received in the receiving portion 1004.

The air staying in the empty space formed between the outer wall 1004t and the side wall 1004w is heated by the cigarette 3 heated by the heater 1030 to be heated by the heater hole 1004c of the accommodating portion 1004, To the inside of the accommodation passage 1004h or to the side of the cigarette 3 through the slits 1004s, thereby functioning to help the aerosol generating action.

The air staying in the empty space formed between the outer wall 1004t and the side wall 1004w absorbs a part of the heat of the cigarette 3 so that the heat of the cigarette 3 is directly transmitted to the user through the receiving portion 1004 It is possible to perform an insulating function to block the heat.

33, the side wall 1004w forming the receiving passage 1004h of the accommodating portion 1004 for accommodating the cigarette 3 can form an inclination along the longitudinal direction of the cigarette 3. [ The side wall 1004w can form a slope inclining in a direction away from the cigarette 3 toward the upper end of the cigarette 3 from the lower end of the cigarette 3 accommodated in the receiving passage 1004h.

The size of the receiving passage 1004h of the receiving portion 1004 can be changed along the longitudinal direction of the cigarette 3 by forming the inclination of the side wall 1004w. The diameter D1 of the receiving passage 1004h in which the intermediate portion of the cigarette 3 is received is formed to be larger than the diameter D2 of the receiving passage 1004h in which the lower end of the cigarette 3 is accommodated. According to the structure for changing the diameter of the accommodating passage 1004h, the center position of the cigarette 3 can be accurately aligned with the center position of the heater 1030 during the operation of accommodating the cigarette 3 in the accommodating portion 1004 have. The lower end of the cigarette 3 is strongly pressed by the side wall 1004w when the cigarette 3 is completely inserted into the receiving passage 1004h so that the cigarette 3 is inserted into the receiving passage 1004h Can be stably supported.

The cigarette can be directly taken out from the accommodating portion 1004 after the user has smoked using the cigarette 3 in the state accommodated in the accommodating portion 1004. The cigarettes 3 can be pulled out of the accommodating portion 1004 while the cigarettes accommodated in the accommodating portion 1004 are held and rotated by hand.

After detaching the cigarette 3 from the receptacle 1004, the user can separate the receptacle 1004 from the aerosol generator for cleaning.

When the receiving portion 1004 is separated from the aerosol generating device, the receiving passage 1004h is exposed to the outside through the outlet 1004a as shown in FIG. 28, so that the tobacco material is discharged to the receiving portion 1004a through the outlet 1004a, (1004). In addition, the user can conveniently clean various portions of the receiving passage 1004h and the side wall 1004w while confirming with the naked eye.

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.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Therefore, the disclosed methods should be considered from an illustrative point of view, not from a restrictive point of view. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all differences within the scope of equivalents thereof should be construed as being included in the present invention.

3: cigarette 1004t: outer wall
1000: Aerosol generating apparatus 1004y: Align slope
1001a, 2001a: one end 1004w: side wall
1001, 2001: Case 1004, 2004:
1002p: outer hole 1004c, 2004c: heater hole
1002, 2002: cover 1005d: inclined surface
1003, 2003: Door 1005, 1005b:
1003r: rail 1009: button
1004d: through hole 1020p, 2020p: opening
1004k: bottom projection 1020h, 2020h: coupling passage
1004b, 2004b: bottom wall 1020, 2020: projecting tube
1004p, 2004p: insertion hole 1030: heater
1004h, 2004h: receiving passage 1031: end
1004f: connection passage 1070: electric supply device
1071: electric wiring 1005, 1005b, 2005: protrusion

Claims (19)

case;
A hollow projecting tube projecting from one end of the case and having an opening opened to the outside;
A heater installed in the case so that an end thereof is located inside the protruding tube and generating heat when an electric signal is applied; And
The cigarette according to claim 1, further comprising: a side wall defining a receiving passage for receiving the cigarette; an insertion hole opened to the outside at one end of the receiving passage for inserting the cigarette; And a receiving portion having a bottom wall having a bottom wall having a bottom wall and capable of being inserted into or detached from the projecting tube through the opening of the projecting tube. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising: a cover having an outer hole capable of exposing the insertion hole of the receiving portion to the outside, the cover being detachable from the case and engageable with the one end of the case to cover the receiving portion. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein an outer air inflow space is formed at a joint between the cover and the case to allow the air outside the cover to flow into the cover,
Wherein the receiving portion further comprises an outer wall surrounding the side wall and spaced radially outwardly of the side wall,
And the protruding pipe is inserted between the outer wall and the side wall, thereby coupling the accommodating portion and the protruding pipe,
An air circulation gap is formed in an outer wall of the accommodating portion and a joint portion of the protruding tube to allow air outside the accommodating portion to flow into the accommodating portion,
Wherein the protruding tube further comprises an air hole for allowing air to pass toward the end of the cigarette accommodated in the accommodating portion. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising: a cover having a door that is capable of exposing the insertion hole of the accommodating portion to the outside, the cover being connected to the accommodating portion, the accommodating portion being detachable from the case together with the cover, An aerosol generating device. 5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein an outer air inflow space is formed at a joint between the cover and the case to allow the air outside the cover to flow into the cover,
Wherein the protruding tube further comprises an air hole for allowing air to pass toward the end of the cigarette accommodated in the accommodating portion. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a projection projecting from the projecting tube and passing through the side wall of the receiving portion to support the cigarette inserted into the receiving portion. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein a diameter of the accommodating passage of the accommodating portion is formed to be larger than a diameter of the cigarette accommodated in the accommodating passage, a through hole formed through the side wall to allow the protruding portion to pass therethrough is formed in the side wall, And protrudes from the surface of the receiving passage toward the cigarette so as to contact the outer surface of the cigarette. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein a plurality of protrusions are arranged on the outer surface of the cigarette so as to be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette so as to form a flow passage through which air passes between the adjacent protrusions, Wherein an aerosol generating device is provided. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the protrusions are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the cigarette on the outer surface of the cigarette and the through holes extend along the longitudinal direction of the receiving passage so as to pass the plurality of protrusions. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the projecting portion extends in a circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette so as to come into contact with a part of the outer side surface of the cigarette along the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the cigarette to thereby form a flow path through which the air passes. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the protruding portion has an inclined surface that is inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction of the receiving passage so as to guide the movement of the cigarette when the cigarette is inserted into the receiving passage. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the bottom wall further comprises a bottom projection projecting to support a bottom surface of the end of the cigarette. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the bottom wall further comprises a connecting passage connected to a space between the outer side surface of the cigarette and the receiving passage. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the bottom wall further comprises a bottom bottom protrusion protruding toward a lower surface of the protruding tube to guide air outside the bottom wall toward the heater hole. The method according to claim 1,
A cover detachable from the case, the cover being coupled to the case so as to cover the receiving portion, the cover having an outer hole capable of exposing the insertion hole of the accommodating portion to the outside, and a cigarette inserted into the insertion hole and the outer hole, Further comprising a cigarette support protrusion protruding from an inner wall surface of the outer hole to support the cigarette when the cover is separated from the case. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the accommodating portion further includes an outlet formed by exposing a portion of the side wall by exposing the accommodating passage to the outside of the side wall for a cleaning operation of the inside of the accommodating portion. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a slit extending through the sidewall and extending along a longitudinal direction of the sidewall so as to connect the receiving passage with the outside of the receiving portion. The method according to claim 1,
And the diameter of the receiving passage is formed to decrease toward the end of the cigarette received in the receiving passage. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the protruding pipe further comprises an air hole passing through the protruding pipe to allow air to pass therethrough, one end of the bottom wall being connected to the air hole and the other end being connected to the heater hole, Further comprising an air induction groove for guiding air to the heater hole.

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