TW201628514A - Non-burning flavor inhaler and package - Google Patents

Abstract

A non-burning flavor inhaler comprises: a power source unit having at least a battery; a first cartridge having at least an aerosol source and an atomizing part, the atomizing part atomizing the aerosol source by the power of the battery in a non-burning manner; a second cartridge having at least a flavor source and endowing the aerosol with the flavor by allowing the aerosol atomized by the atomizing part to pass through; and a control part for controlling an announcing part based on detection of an exchanging timing of the second cartridge, so as to announce the exchanging timing of the second cartridge.

Description

Non-combustible flavor applicator and package

The present invention relates to a non-combustion type flavor applicator and a package having a second body and a first body.

There is known a non-combustion type flavor extractor having a gas gel source atomized by electric power supplied from a battery (for example, Patent Document 1).

For example, the non-combustion type flavor applicator includes: a power supply unit having at least a battery; and a first body having at least a gas source and an atomizing unit for atomizing the gas source; and the second body having at least Source of fragrance. The second carcass and the first carcass system are replaceable.

[Previous Technical Literature] [Patent Literature]

Patent Document 1: WO2013/116558

A first feature is a non-combustion type flavor applicator, comprising: a power supply unit having at least a battery; and a first body having at least a gas gel source and an atomizing unit, wherein the atomizing unit is provided by the foregoing Battery supply The supplied electric power atomizes the gas gel source without burning; the second body has at least a fragrance source, and imparts a fragrance to the gas gel by passing the gas gel atomized by the atomizing portion. And the control unit controls the notification unit according to the detection of the replacement timing of the second body to notify the replacement timing of the second body.

According to a second aspect of the invention, the control unit controls the notification unit to notify a replacement timing of the first body based on the detection of the replacement timing of the first body, and the control unit is configured according to the 2 The number of replacements of the carcass is detected, and the replacement timing of the first carcass is detected.

The third feature is the first feature or the second feature, wherein the control unit detects the replacement timing of the second cartridge based on the number of pumping operations or the energization time of the atomizing unit.

The fourth feature is the third aspect, wherein the control unit has a counter for counting the number of pumping operations or the energization time of the atomizing unit; and the control unit is configured to count the counter In the case of a predetermined value, the replacement timing of the second carcass is detected, and the counter value of the counter is reset.

The fifth feature is the third aspect, wherein the control unit has a counter for counting the number of pumping operations or the energization time of the atomizing unit; and the control unit is configured to count the counter In the case of a predetermined value, the replacement timing of the second cartridge is detected; and the control unit resets the counter value of the counter by a predetermined operation of the user.

The sixth feature is any one of the first feature to the fifth feature. In the above, the control unit controls the notification unit to notify the replacement timing of the battery or the charging timing of the battery according to the replacement timing of the battery or the detection of the charging timing of the battery.

According to a seventh aspect, the control unit detects the replacement timing of the battery or the charging timing of the battery based on an output voltage of the battery.

The eighth feature is the fourth or fifth aspect, wherein the control unit stops power supply from the battery to the atomizing unit after the count value of the counter reaches a predetermined value until the count value is reset. .

According to a ninth aspect, the control unit includes a first counter and a second counter as counters for counting the number of pumping operations or energizing time of the atomizing unit; the control unit is configured as described above When the count value of the first counter reaches the first predetermined value, the replacement timing of the second cartridge is detected; and the control unit detects when the count value of the second counter reaches the second predetermined value. The replacement timing of the first body is performed; and the second predetermined value is an integral multiple of the first predetermined value.

The tenth feature is the second aspect, wherein the control unit has a counter for counting the number of times of replacement of the second body, and the control unit is configured to: when the count value of the counter reaches a predetermined value, The replacement timing of the first carcass is detected.

The eleventh feature is any one of the first to fifth features, wherein the control unit is based on the number of suction operations or when the power is turned on. Between the detection of the replacement timing of the second body; the control unit outputs a predetermined indication to the battery as an indication to the battery, the predetermined indication is to atomize the battery to be atomized by the atomizing portion The indication that the amount of the gas gel falls within a desired range; the control unit stops the power supply to the atomizing unit from the battery when the predetermined period has elapsed after the power supply to the atomizing unit is started; The predetermined period is shorter than the upper limit of the standard pumping period derived from the statistics of the user's pumping period.

According to a second aspect of the invention, the control unit is configured to change the predetermined instruction in accordance with a decrease in a storage amount of the battery, and to atomize the atomization unit. The amount of the gas gel falls within the aforementioned desired range.

According to a third aspect of the invention, the control unit is configured to detect the replacement timing of the second cartridge when the power supply to the atomizing unit is stopped from the battery. Detection processing.

According to a thirteenth aspect, the control unit performs the detecting process while stopping the supply of electric power from the battery to the atomizing unit until a determination time elapses.

According to a fourteenth aspect, the control unit is configured to stop supplying the electric power to the atomizing unit from the battery when the timing of replacing the second body is detected in the detecting process. Then, the notification unit is controlled so as to notify the replacement timing of the second cartridge until the determination time elapses.

The 16th feature is such as the 14th feature or the 15th feature, The control unit starts the battery pair from the start of the pumping operation when the pumping operation is started until the battery unit supplies power to the atomizing unit until the detection process is started. The aforementioned detection processing is performed before the atomization unit supplies power.

A feature of any one of the thirteenth to sixteenth aspect, wherein the control unit stops supplying electric power to the atomizing unit from the battery when the suction operation is detected Perform the aforementioned detection processing.

The feature of any one of the thirteenth aspect, wherein the control unit stops supplying power to the atomizing unit from the battery after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of supplying power to the atomizing unit. In the case of the above, the aforementioned detection processing is performed.

The 19th feature is a package, the non-combustion type flavor extractor according to any one of the first to the 18th features, wherein the packaging system comprises: a first body having at least a gas gel a source and an atomization unit that atomizes the gas gel source without combustion; and the second body has at least a fragrance source; and the number of the second cartridge is determined according to the life of the first cartridge .

According to a ninth aspect, in the first aspect, the number of permissible suctions belonging to the number of times of the suction operation permitted by the first body or the first carcass is The allowable energization time of the allowable energization time; the number of times of the pumping operation or the timing at which the energization time of the atomizing unit reaches a predetermined value is the replacement timing of the second cartridge; the number of the second cartridges is the permissible suction Number of times or the aforementioned allowable power The integer part of the quotient obtained by dividing the time by the aforementioned predetermined value.

According to a twenty-first aspect, the time of the suction operation or the timing at which the energization time of the atomization unit reaches the first predetermined value is the replacement timing of the second cartridge; the number or the pair of the suction operation The timing at which the energization time of the atomization unit reaches the second predetermined value is the replacement timing of the first cartridge, and the second predetermined value is an integral multiple of the first predetermined value.

In the fourteenth to sixteenth features, the determination period may be a period shorter than a period from the end of the current pumping operation to the start of the next pumping operation. In the determination period, for example, a period of 3 seconds or the like can be used, and it is preferable to set it to 1 second.

1‧‧‧Non-burning fragrance applicator

10‧‧‧Power unit

11‧‧‧Battery

20‧‧‧1st body

20X‧‧‧1st flow path

21‧‧‧Storage

21A‧‧‧ gas source

22‧‧‧Atomization Department

23‧‧‧Flow path formation

23in, 25in‧‧‧ inner edge

23out, 25out‧‧‧ outer edge

24‧‧‧Outer frame

24in‧‧‧ inner wall

25‧‧‧End cover

30‧‧‧2nd body

30X‧‧‧2nd flow path

31‧‧‧Scent source container

31A‧‧‧Scent source

31E‧‧‧ protruding part (1st protrusion)

31P‧‧‧ Body Department

31Q‧‧‧Flange

31R‧‧‧ Ribs

31T‧‧‧Put the part

32‧‧‧ mesh body

32A‧‧‧Opening

33‧‧‧ filter

34‧‧‧Cap

40‧‧‧Notice

50‧‧‧Control circuit

51‧‧‧Detection Department

52‧‧‧Notice of the Ministry of Control

52A‧‧‧1st counter

52B‧‧‧2nd counter

52X‧‧‧ counter

53‧‧‧Power Control Department

54‧‧‧ memory

55‧‧‧ Computing Department

56‧‧‧ interface

200‧‧‧External devices

300‧‧‧Package

A‧‧‧Predetermined direction

G‧‧‧Gas flow regulation room

L1‧‧‧ Length from the mesh body to the downstream end of the fragrance source container

L2‧‧‧ Length from the mesh body to the downstream end of the rib

LG‧‧‧The length of the gas flow adjustment chamber

P‧‧‧ interval

P1, P2‧‧‧ pulse interval

Radius of the first flow path of R1‧‧

Radius of the second flow path of R2‧‧

W1, W2‧‧‧ pulse width

Wmax‧‧‧Maximum width

Wmin‧‧‧Minimum width

‧‧‧‧推角

Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing the non-combustion type flavor applicator 1 of the embodiment.

Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the power supply unit 10 of the embodiment.

Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the first body 20 of the embodiment.

Fig. 4 is a schematic view showing the internal structure of the first body 20 of the embodiment.

Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the second body 30 of the embodiment.

Fig. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the second body 30 of the embodiment.

Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a flavor source container 31 according to the embodiment (a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in Fig. 5).

Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the fragrance source container 31 of the embodiment. (B-B cross-sectional view shown in Fig. 7).

Fig. 9 is a schematic view showing an example of the shape of the opening 32A of the embodiment.

Fig. 10 is a schematic view showing an example of the shape of the opening 32A of the embodiment.

Fig. 11 is a schematic view showing an example of the shape of the opening 32A of the embodiment.

Fig. 12 is a schematic view showing an example of the shape of the opening 32A of the embodiment.

Fig. 13 is a schematic view showing a state in which the first body 20 and the second body 30 of the embodiment are connected.

Fig. 14 is a view showing a C-C section shown in Fig. 13.

Fig. 15 is a view mainly showing the functional blocks of the control circuit 50 of the embodiment.

Fig. 16 is a view showing an example of the duty ratio control of the embodiment.

Fig. 17 is a view showing an example of the operation ratio control of the embodiment.

Fig. 18 is a flow chart showing a control method of the embodiment.

Fig. 19 is a view showing a state in which the first cartridge 20 and the second cartridge 30 of the first modification are connected.

Fig. 20 is a schematic view showing a state in which the first cartridge 20 and the second cartridge 30 of the second modification are connected.

Fig. 21 is a view showing the first body 20 and the second body 30 of the modification 3. Schematic diagram of the connection state.

Fig. 22 is a schematic view for explaining the amount of the gas gel of Modification 4.

Fig. 23 is a schematic view for explaining the amount of the gas gel of Modification 4.

Fig. 24 is a schematic view for explaining the amount of the gas gel of Modification 4.

Fig. 25 is a schematic view for explaining the amount of the gas gel of Modification 4.

Fig. 26 is a view mainly showing the functional blocks of the control circuit 50 of Modification 5.

Fig. 27 is a view mainly showing the functional blocks of the control circuit 50 of Modification 6.

Fig. 28 is a view mainly showing the functional blocks of the control circuit 50 of Modification 7.

Fig. 29 is a schematic view showing a package 300 of Modification 8.

Fig. 30 is a flow chart showing the control method of Modification 9.

Hereinafter, an embodiment will be described. In the following description of the drawings, the same or similar symbols are attached to the same or similar parts. However, it should be noted that the drawing is a schematic diagram, and the ratio of each dimension is different from the real thing.

Therefore, the specific dimensions and the like should be judged by considering the following description. Moreover, the drawings also contain the dimensional relationship of each other. Or a portion with a different ratio.

[Summary of the disclosure]

As a result of careful review, the inventors found that the lifespan of the second carcass is different from the life of the first carcass.

According to this new knowledge, referring to the non-combustion type flavor applicator according to the prior art, in the above non-combustion type flavor applicator, the replacement timing of the first carcass or the second carcass of the user is not notified. Replace the timing and compromise the user's convenience.

The non-combustion type flavor applicator of the present invention comprises: a power supply unit having at least a battery; and a first body having at least a gas gel source and an atomization unit, wherein the atomization unit is powered by the battery The gas gel source is atomized without combustion; the second body has at least a fragrance source, and the fragrance is imparted to the gas gel source by passing the gas gel source atomized by the atomization portion; The control unit controls the notification unit to notify the replacement timing of the second cartridge based on the detection of the replacement timing of the second cartridge.

In the summary of the disclosure, the control unit controls the notification unit to notify the replacement timing of the second cartridge based on the detection of the replacement timing of the second cartridge. Therefore, the user can easily grasp the replacement timing of the second cartridge.

[Embodiment]

(non-combustion type scent suction device)

Hereinafter, a non-combustion type flavor applicator of the embodiment will be described. Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing the non-combustion type flavor applicator 1 of the embodiment. Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the power supply unit 10 of the embodiment. First 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the first body 20 of the embodiment. Fig. 4 is a schematic view showing the internal structure of the first body 20 of the embodiment. However, it should be noted that in the fourth drawing, a reservoir 21 to be described later is omitted. Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the second body 30 of the embodiment. Fig. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the second body 30 of the embodiment. Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a flavor source container 31 according to the embodiment (a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in Fig. 5). Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a flavor source container 31 according to the embodiment (a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B in Fig. 7). However, it should be noted that in the sixth drawing, the flavor source 31A to be described later is omitted.

As shown in Fig. 1, the non-combustion type flavor applicator 1 has a shape extending in a predetermined direction A belonging to a direction from the non-suction end toward the mouth end. The non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 is an apparatus for absorbing a fragrance without accompanying combustion.

Specifically, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 includes a power source unit 10, a first body 20, and a second body 30. The first body 20 is capable of attaching and detaching the power source unit 10, and the second body 30 is capable of attaching and detaching the first body 20. In other words, the first body 20 and the second body 30 can be replaced, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply unit 10 has a shape extending along a predetermined direction A and has at least a battery 11. The battery 11 can be either a disposable battery or a rechargeable battery. The initial value of the output voltage of the battery 11 is preferably in the range of 1.2 V or more and 4.2 V or less. Further, the battery capacity of the battery 11 is preferably in the range of 100 mAh or more and 1000 mAh or less.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the first body 20 has a shape extending in a predetermined direction A. The first body 20 has a reservoir 21, an atomization unit 22, a flow path formation body 23, an outer frame body 24, and an end cap 25. The first body 20 has a first flow path 20X disposed on the downstream side of the atomization unit 22 as a gas gel flow path extending along the predetermined direction A. In addition, it should be noted that in the gas gel flow path, the side close to the atomizing portion 22 is referred to as the upstream side, and the side away from the atomizing portion 22 is referred to as the downstream side.

The reservoir 21 is a storage gas source 21A. The reservoir 21 is positioned around the flow path formation body 23 in the cross section orthogonal to the first flow path 20X (predetermined direction A). In the embodiment, the reservoir 21 is positioned in the gap between the flow path forming body 23 and the outer frame body 24. The reservoir 21 is composed of a porous body such as a resin mesh or cotton. However, the reservoir 21 may also be constituted by a tank that houses the liquid gas source 21A of the liquid. The gas gel source 21A contains a liquid such as glycerin or propylene glycol.

The atomizing unit 22 atomizes the gas gel source 21A without being accompanied by combustion by the electric power supplied from the battery 11. In the embodiment, the atomizing unit 22 is constituted by a heating wire (coil) wound at a predetermined pitch, and the atomizing unit 22 preferably has a resistance value in a range of 1.0 Ω or more and 3.0 Ω or less. It is composed of electric heating lines. The predetermined pitch is preferably a value above a value that the heating wire does not contact, and is a small value. The predetermined pitch is preferably, for example, 0.40 mm or less. In order to stabilize the atomization of the gas gel source 21A, the predetermined pitch is preferably fixed. In addition, the predetermined pitch means the interval of the center of the electric heating line adjacent to each other.

The flow path forming body 23 has a length along the predetermined direction A The shape of the stretch. The flow path formation body 23 has a cylindrical shape that forms the first flow path 20X extending in the predetermined direction A.

The outer frame 24 has a shape that extends along a predetermined direction A. The outer frame body 24 has a tubular shape that accommodates the flow path forming body 23. In the embodiment, the outer frame body 24 extends toward the downstream side of the end cover 25, and accommodates a part of the second body 30.

The end cap 25 is a cap that closes the gap between the flow path forming body 23 and the outer frame body 24 from the downstream side. The end cap 25 suppresses a state in which the gas gel source 21A stored in the reservoir 21 leaks to the side of the second cartridge 30.

As shown in Figs. 5 and 6, the second body 30 has at least a fragrance source 31A. The second body 30 is attached to the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1. In the embodiment, the second body 30 is connected to the first body 20. In detail, one of the second body 30 is housed in the frame body 24 other than the first body 20 as described above.

The second body 30 has a shape that extends along a predetermined direction A. The second body 30 has a flavor source container 31, a mesh body 32, a filter 33, and a cap 34. The second body 30 has a second flow path 30X disposed downstream of the first flow path 20X to serve as a gas gel flow path.

The second body 30 imparts a fragrance to the gas gel by passing through the gas gel atomized by the atomizing portion 22. Here, it should be noted that in the embodiment, the fragrance can be imparted to the gas gel without heating the flavor source 31A. Also, it should be noted that the glue will not be produced from the fragrance source 31A.

In the predetermined direction A, the maximum size of the second body 30, It is preferably 40 mm or less. In the predetermined direction A, the maximum size of the second body 30 is more preferably 25 mm or less. On the other hand, in the predetermined direction A, the minimum size of the second body 30 is preferably 5 mm or more. In the predetermined direction A, the minimum size of the second body 30 is more preferably 1 mm or more. In the direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction A, the maximum size of the second body 30 is preferably 20 mm or less. The maximum size of the second body 30 in the direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction A is more preferably 10 mm or less. On the other hand, in the direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction A, the minimum size of the second body 30 is preferably 3 mm or more. The minimum dimension of the second body 30 in the direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction A is more preferably 1 mm or more.

The flavor source container 31 has a tubular shape and forms a second flow path 30X extending in a predetermined direction A. The fragrance source container 31 accommodates the fragrance source 31A. The flavor source 31A that imparts a fragrance to the gas gel is housed in the second flow path 30X. Here, in the cross section orthogonal to the gas gel flow path (predetermined direction A), in order to secure the volume of the reservoir 21 storing the gas gel source 21A, the size of the first flow path 20X is preferably the smaller. Therefore, in the case where the second body 30 is housed in the outer frame 24 having a constant cross-sectional area throughout the gas gel flow path (predetermined direction A), the size of the second channel 30X is likely to be higher than that described above. The size of the first flow path 20X is larger.

The flavor source 31A is composed of a raw material sheet that imparts a fragrance to the gas gel generated by the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1. The lower limit of the size of the raw material sheet is preferably 0.2 mm or more and 1.2 mm or less. The lower limit of the size of the raw material sheet is more preferably 0.2 mm or more and 0.7 mm or less. The smaller the size of the raw material sheet constituting the flavor source 31A, the larger the specific surface area, so that it is easy to construct. The raw material sheet of the fragrance source 31A releases the aroma smoking flavor component. As the raw material sheet constituting the flavor source 31A, shredded tobacco and a molded body in which the cigarette raw material is formed into a pellet shape can be used. The flavor source 31A may also be composed of plants other than cigarettes (for example, mint, herb, etc.). A fragrance such as menthol may be imparted to the flavor source 31A.

Here, the raw material sheet constituting the flavor source 31A is obtained by, for example, a stainless steel sieve based on JIS Z 8801, and is screened based on JIS Z 8815. For example, a raw material sheet was sieved by a dry and mechanical vibration method using a stainless steel sieve having a mesh opening of 0.71 mm for 20 minutes, thereby obtaining a raw material sheet passing through a stainless steel sieve having a mesh opening of 0.71 mm. Next, using a stainless steel sieve having a mesh opening of 0.212 mm, the raw material sheets were sieved by a dry and mechanical vibration method for 20 minutes, thereby removing the raw material sheets passing through a stainless steel sieve having a mesh opening of 0.212 mm. In other words, the raw material sheet constituting the flavor source 31A is a raw material sheet that passes through a stainless steel sieve (mesh hole = 0.71 mm) having a predetermined upper limit and does not pass a predetermined lower limit of a stainless steel sieve (mesh hole = 0.212 mm). Therefore, in the embodiment, the lower limit of the size of the raw material sheet constituting the flavor source 31A is defined by the mesh of the stainless steel sieve having a predetermined lower limit. Further, the upper limit of the size of the raw material sheet constituting the flavor source 31A is defined by the mesh of the stainless steel sieve having a predetermined upper limit.

In the embodiment, the flavor source container 31 preferably has a protruding portion 31E which is a fragrance in a cross section orthogonal to the gas gel flow path (predetermined direction A) as shown in Figs. 6 and 7 . The outer edge of the upstream end portion (here, the mesh body 32) of the source container 31 protrudes toward the upstream side (in the embodiment, the flow path forming body 23 or the end cover 25 side). The protrusion 31E can be along The outer edge of the upstream end portion (here, the mesh body 32) of the flavor source housing 31 is continuously provided, and is intermittently disposed along the outer edge of the flavor source housing 31. Further, when there is a gap between the outer frame body 24 and the flavor source housing 31, the protruding portion 31E preferably follows the outer edge of the upstream end portion (here, the mesh body 32) of the flavor source housing 31. Set continuously. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the gas gel from remaining in the space formed in the upstream portion of the push-out portion 31T.

In the embodiment, the outer wall surface of the flavor source container 31 preferably includes a push-out portion 31T that extends from the upstream side toward the downstream side as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. The push-out portion 31T is only required to be included in one of the outer wall surfaces of the flavor source housing 31. The push-out angle α of the push-out portion 31T is, for example, about 5 degrees.

In the embodiment, as shown in Fig. 7, the inner wall surface of the flavor source container 31 is preferably provided with ribs 31R extending in the predetermined direction A from the upstream side toward the downstream side. Although not particularly limited, the number of ribs 31R is preferably two or more. The downstream end portion of the rib 31R preferably does not reach the downstream end portion of the flavor source housing 31. For example, in the predetermined direction A, the length L2 from the mesh body 32 to the downstream end portion of the rib 31R is shorter than the length L1 from the mesh body 32 to the downstream end portion of the fragrance source housing 31. In other words, in a state where the filter 33 is inserted into the flavor source container 31, the downstream end portion of the rib 31R preferably comes into contact with the filter 33 so as not to reach the downstream end portion of the flavor source container 31.

The mesh body 32 is disposed closer to the upstream than the flavor source 31A (non-suction side). In an embodiment, the mesh body 32 is disposed in the incense The upstream end of the flavor source housing 31. In the case where the mesh body 32 is provided in the very small flavor source housing 31, the flavor source housing 31 and the mesh body 32 are preferably formed by integral molding from the viewpoint of ensuring the strength of the mesh body 32. . That is, in the embodiment, the mesh body 32 is a part of the flavor source container 31. In such an example, the flavor source container 31 and the mesh body 32 are preferably made of a resin. As the resin, for example, one or more kinds of resins selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene resin, and ABS resin can be used. The resin is preferably polypropylene from the viewpoint of formability and texture. The flavor source container 31 and the mesh body 32 are formed by molding or injection molding.

In the embodiment, as shown in Fig. 8, the mesh body 32 has a plurality of openings 32A. Each of the plurality of openings 32A has a polygonal shape having an internal angle of 180 or less. Each of the plurality of openings 32A has a minimum width Wmin having a minimum width as a width passing through respective centers of gravity of the plurality of openings 32A, and a maximum width Wmax having a maximum width. The minimum width Wmin is smaller than the lower limit of the size of the raw material sheet constituting the flavor source 31A. In detail, since the raw material sheet constituting the flavor source 31A is non-spherical, the minimum width Wim is preferably one lower than the lower limit of the size of the raw material sheet constituting the flavor source 31A from the viewpoint of suppressing the falling off of the raw material sheet. /2 is smaller. The maximum width Wmax is greater than the minimum width Wmin. For example, the maximum width Wmax is preferably larger than the lower limit of the size of the green sheet. Alternatively, the maximum width Wmax is preferably 2 times or more and 6 times or less the minimum width Wmin. That is, a plurality of openings 32A Each is a different shape from a circle. Further, since the raw material sheet is not easily nested in the opening 32A, each of the plurality of openings 32A preferably has a quadrangular shape. Further, each side of the quadrangular shape of the opening 32A may include a non-linear portion generated at the time of manufacture of the opening 32A. Further, each of the apexes of the quadrangular shape of the opening 32A may include a curved portion which is generated when the opening 32A is manufactured.

Here, each of the plurality of openings 32A has a shape selected from the group consisting of a square, a rectangle, a diamond, a hexagon, and an octagon as shown in FIGS. 9 to 12. The respective shapes of the plurality of openings 32A are as shown in Figs. 9 to 11 and may be of one type or two types as shown in Fig. 12. The shape of each of the plurality of openings 32A may be three or more. Further, each of the plurality of openings 32A preferably has a quadrangular shape from the viewpoint of arrangement efficiency of a plurality of openings 32A, ease of manufacture, and the like.

In the example shown in Figs. 9 to 12, the plurality of openings 32A are preferably arranged such that the sides of the adjacent openings 32A are parallel. The interval P between the adjacent openings 32A is preferably 0.15 mm or more and 0.30 mm or less. In such an example, the thickness of the mesh body 32 is preferably 0.1 mm or more and 1 mm or less.

The filter 33 is composed of predetermined fibers and has a thickness which does not allow the raw material sheets to pass. The filter 33 is disposed closer to the downstream than the fragrance source 31A. The filter 33 is, for example, an acetate filter. The cap 34 is disposed closer to the downstream than the filter 33 (suction side).

Further, the flavor source housing 31 (including the mesh body 32 here), the filter 33, and the cap 34 are preferably bonded or welded to each other.

In the embodiment, it is preferable that all of the openings of the mesh body 32 are the above-described openings 32A, but the embodiment is not limited thereto. The opening of the mesh body 32 may include an opening other than the above-described opening 32A.

(Connection Status)

Hereinafter, the connection state between the first body 20 and the second body 30 of the embodiment will be described. Fig. 13 is a schematic view showing a state in which the first body 20 and the second body 30 of the embodiment are connected. Fig. 14 is a view showing a C-C section shown in Fig. 13. However, it should be noted that in Fig. 13, the reservoir 21, the atomizing portion 22, the fragrance source 31A, the filter 33, and the cap 34 have been omitted.

As shown in Fig. 13, between the first flow path 20X and the second flow path 30X, adjustment is performed from the first flow path 20X in order to suppress the deflection of the flow of the gas gel in the second flow path 30X. The gas gel flow adjustment chamber G of the supplied gas gel. In the embodiment, the gas flow regulating chamber G is formed between the downstream end portion of the flow path forming body 23 and the upstream end portion of the flavor source housing 31. In detail, the gas gel flow adjustment chamber G is formed between the end cap 25 and the mesh body 32.

Here, the filling rate of the flavor source 31A accommodated in the flavor source container 31 may not be 100% with respect to the capacity of the flavor source container 31. That is, it is conceivable to generate a void in the flavor source container 31. However, of course, the gas flow regulating chamber G and the filling rate by the flavor source 31A are not The gap created for 100% is different.

In the embodiment, in the cross section orthogonal to the predetermined direction A, the straight line from the center of gravity of the first flow path 20X toward the outside of the first flow path 20X is from the outer edge of the first flow path 20X to the second flow. When the distance from the outer surface of the road 30X is the displacement distance, the length LG of the gas flow regulating chamber G in the predetermined direction A may be determined by taking into account the maximum displacement distance among the displacement distances. That is, the length LG of the gas gel flow adjustment chamber G can also be determined according to the maximum displacement distance. From the viewpoint of suppressing the deviation of the flow of the gas gel flowing in the flavor source container 31, it is preferable that the longer the maximum displacement distance is, the longer the length LG of the gas gel flow adjustment chamber G is. The length LG of the gas gel flow adjustment chamber G is preferably 1/10 or more of the maximum displacement distance.

For example, as shown in Fig. 14, in the cross section orthogonal to the predetermined direction A, when the first flow path 20X and the second flow path 30X are coaxial circles, the gas flow regulating chamber G in the predetermined direction A The length LG can be determined according to the difference (i.e., the displacement distance) between the radius R1 of the first flow path 20X and the radius R2 of the second flow path 30X.

In the embodiment, as described above, the flavor source container 31 has a protruding portion 31E which is an upstream end portion of the flavor source container 31 in a cross section orthogonal to the gas gel flow path (predetermined direction A) ( Here, the outer edge of the mesh body 32) protrudes toward the upstream side (in the embodiment, the flow path forming body 23 or the end cover 25 side). In other words, the flavor container 31 has a protruding portion 31E (first protruding portion) as a spacer for forming the gas gel flow adjustment chamber G.

In the embodiment, the entire downstream end portion of the flow path forming body 23 (first flow path 20X) is preferably exposed to the gas flow regulating chamber G. The entire upstream end portion of the flavor source container 31 (second flow path 30X) is preferably exposed to the gas gel flow adjustment chamber G. Thereby, the flow of the gas gel guided from the first flow path 20X to the second flow path 30X can be efficiently adjusted by the gas gel flow adjustment chamber G.

The gas flow regulating chamber G preferably does not include a portion that protrudes toward the upstream side from the downstream end portion of the flow path forming body 23 (first flow path 20X). It is preferable that the gas flow regulating chamber G does not include a portion that protrudes further toward the downstream side than the upstream end portion of the flavor source housing 31 (second flow path 30X). Thereby, it is possible to suppress the gas gel from remaining in an unnecessary space.

It is preferable that the inner wall surface constituting the gas gel flow adjustment chamber G is continuous from the outer edge of the downstream end portion of the flow path forming body 23 (first flow path 20X) so as not to include a step, and continuously spreads over the flavor source housing 31 ( The outer edge of the upstream end of the second flow path 30X).

In the embodiment, as shown in Figs. 13 and 14, in the cross section orthogonal to the gas gel flow path (predetermined direction A), it is preferable that the outer edge 25out of the end cap 25 is attached to the outer frame 24 The inner wall surface 24in is in contact with each other, and the inner edge 25in of the end cover 25 is positioned between the outer edge 23out of the flow path forming body 23 and the inner edge 23in of the flow path forming body 23. Thereby, it is difficult to remove the end cover 25 from the downstream side. Moreover, when the end cover 25 is placed in the outer frame body 24, the end cover 25 does not easily interfere with the flow path forming body 23.

(Control circuit)

Hereinafter, the control circuit of the embodiment will be mainly described. 15th The figure mainly shows a schematic diagram of the functional blocks of the control circuit 50 of the embodiment.

As shown in Fig. 15, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 has a notification unit 40 and a control circuit 50.

The notification department 40 informs various information. The notification unit 40 may be constituted by a light-emitting element, a vibration element, or a sound output element. The notification unit 40 may be a combination of two or more of the light-emitting element, the vibration element, and the sound output element. The notification unit 40 is preferably provided in the power supply unit 10, but the embodiment is not limited thereto. The notification unit 40 may be provided in the first body 20 or in the second body 30.

The control circuit 50 includes a detecting unit 51, a notification control unit 52, and a power control unit 53.

The detecting unit 51 detects a puff motion. In this case, the detecting unit 51 is connected to the suction sensor, and detects the pumping action according to the output result of the suction sensor. Further, the detecting unit 51 detects the supply of electric power from the battery 11 to the atomizing unit 22. In this case, the detecting unit 51 is connected to a voltage sensor provided on the power line connecting the battery 11 and the atomizing unit 22, and detects the power supply according to the output result of the voltage sensor.

The notification control unit 52 controls the notification unit 40 to notify various information. For example, the notification control unit 52 controls the notification unit 40 to notify the replacement timing of the second cartridge 30 in accordance with the detection of the replacement timing of the second cartridge 30. As described above, the notification unit 40 can notify the replacement timing of the second body 30 by the light emission of the light-emitting element, and can also vibrate by the vibration element. The timing of replacement of the second body 30 is notified, and the timing of replacement of the second body 30 can be notified by the output sound of the sound output element.

Here, the notification control unit 52 detects the replacement timing of the second cartridge 30 in accordance with the number of pumping operations or the energization time of the atomizing unit 22. Further, the number of pumping operations can be specified in accordance with the suction operation detected by the detecting unit 51 described above. Similarly, the energization time of the atomizing unit 22 can be specified by the power supply detected by the detecting unit 51 described above.

Specifically, the notification control unit 52 has a counter 52X for counting the number of pumping operations or the energization time of the atomizing unit 22. The notification control unit 52 detects the replacement timing of the second body 30 when the count value of the counter 52X has reached the predetermined value, and resets the count value of the counter 52X. Further, it is preferable that the notification control unit 52 resets the count value of the counter 52X after the second cartridge 30 is replaced. Alternatively, the notification control unit 52 notifies the replacement timing of the second body 30 when the count value of the counter 52X has reached the predetermined value, and resets the count value of the counter 52X by the predetermined operation of the user. A hard interface (for example, a switch or a button) for turning on or off the power of the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 or for controlling the power supply to the atomizing portion 22 In the case where the hardware interface (for example, a switch or a button) is provided in the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1, the predetermined operation of the user may also be a hard interface operation. Alternatively, as long as the detecting unit 51 can detect the pumping operation, the predetermined user operation may be an operation of blowing air from the suction port of the non-combustion type flavoring device 1. Or, as long as the detecting unit 51 can detect the pumping action, and The predetermined operation of the user can be determined by the general suction operation, and the predetermined operation of the user may be an inhalation operation (for example, two short-time inhalation operations). The counter 52X may be a counter up type counter or a counter down type counter.

In the embodiment, the notification control unit 52 preferably controls the notification unit 40 to notify the replacement timing of the first cartridge 20 in accordance with the detection of the replacement timing of the first cartridge 20. In such an example, the notification control unit 52 preferably detects the replacement timing of the first cartridge 20 based on the number of replacements of the second cartridge 30. In detail, the notification control unit 52 detects the replacement timing of the first cartridge 20 when the number of replacements of the second cartridge 30 has reached a predetermined number of times.

In the embodiment, the notification control unit 52 preferably controls the notification unit 40 to notify the replacement timing of the battery 11 or the charging timing of the battery 11 in accordance with the replacement timing of the battery 11 or the detection of the charging timing of the battery 11. In such an example, the notification control unit 52 preferably detects the replacement timing of the battery 11 or the charging timing of the battery 11 in accordance with the output voltage of the battery 11. In detail, the notification control unit 52 preferably detects the replacement timing of the battery 11 or the charging timing of the battery 11 when the output voltage of the battery 11 has fallen below a predetermined threshold.

However, the embodiment is not limited thereto, and the notification control unit 52 may detect the replacement timing of the battery 11 or the charging timing of the battery 11 in accordance with the number of pumping operations or the energization time of the atomizing unit 22. In detail, the notification control unit 52 may detect the battery 11 when the number of pumping operations or the energization time of the atomizing unit 22 has exceeded a predetermined threshold. The timing of the replacement or the charging timing of the battery 11.

In addition, the notification unit 40 notifies the replacement timing of the first cartridge 20 and the battery 11 by the light emission of the light-emitting element, the vibration of the vibration element, or the output sound of the sound output element, similarly to the replacement timing of the second body 30. The timing of the replacement or the charging timing of the battery 11.

The power control unit 53 outputs a predetermined instruction to the battery 11 as an instruction to the battery 11, which is directed to the battery 11 to give an indication that the amount of the aerosol that is atomized by the atomizing portion 22 falls within a desired range. . The output of the predetermined indication can also be performed once per suction operation. Further, it should be noted that although the power control unit 53 gives an instruction to the battery 11 to output electric power to the atomizing unit 22 during the suction period in which the pumping operation is performed, the non-suction period in which the pumping operation is not performed is performed. The battery 11 is not given an instruction to output electric power to the atomizing unit 22. In addition, the suction period and the non-suction period can be specified by the suction operation detected by the detecting unit 51 described above.

Here, the power control unit 53 controls the predetermined instruction to cause the amount of the gas gel atomized by the atomizing unit 22 to fall within a desired range. For example, the power control unit 53 changes the predetermined instruction in accordance with the decrease in the amount of stored electricity of the battery 11. Moreover, the power control unit 53 stops the supply of electric power to the atomizing unit 22 from the battery 11 when the predetermined period has elapsed after the supply of the electric power to the atomizing unit 22 is started. In other words, the power control unit 53 stops supplying power to the atomizing unit 22 from the battery 11 when the suction period has exceeded the predetermined period even during the suction period during which the user actually performs the pumping operation.

Further, the power control unit 53 stops the supply of electric power to the atomization unit 22 from the battery 11 when the suction operation is completed even before the predetermined period of time elapses after the start of the suction operation. Thereby, since the gas gel is not generated during the period in which the suction operation is not performed (non-suction period), the gas gel is retained and condensed in the gas gel flow path during the non-suction, thereby generating droplets, and It can suppress the situation in which the gas gel generated in the suction operation following the non-suction period is trapped by the droplets, and can suppress the hindrance of the supply of the gas gel amount in the desired range and the cause of the droplets The deterioration of the smoking flavor, etc.

Here, the predetermined period is shorter than the upper limit of the standard pumping period derived from the statistics of the suction period of the user. More preferably, the predetermined period is shorter than the average of the pumping period derived from the statistics of the user during the pumping period. Of course, the average value during the pumping period is shorter than the upper limit of the standard pumping period.

Since the predetermined period is determined in order to suppress the variation in the suction period of the user, it is necessary to have a certain number of users having a longer suction period than the predetermined period. From this point of view, the predetermined period is preferably derived from statistics. Further, since the predetermined period is shorter than the average value of the suction period derived from the statistic, the energization time of the atomizing unit 22 in the half of the suction operation can be fixed for a predetermined period. The variation in the amount of the gas gel caused by the variation in the suction period of the user is suppressed.

For example, the predetermined period is 1 second or longer and 3 seconds or shorter. When the predetermined period is 1 second or longer, the energization time of the atomizing unit 22 becomes shorter than the suction period as compared with the suction period, and the feeling of discomfort given to the user can be alleviated. On the other hand, by a predetermined period of 3 seconds or less, the pair can be The pumping operation in which the energization time of the atomizing unit 22 is fixed for a predetermined period is set to be a predetermined number or more.

Furthermore, the predetermined period may be 1.5 seconds or more and 2.5 seconds or less. Thereby, the discomfort given to the user can be further reduced, and the suction operation for fixing the energization time of the atomizing unit 22 to a predetermined period can be increased.

In the embodiment, the predetermined period is preferably determined in advance. In such an instance, the predetermined period of time is preferably determined in accordance with a standard pumping period derived from statistics of the pumping periods of the plurality of users.

In addition, the standard suction period means that it can be derived from the statistics of the suction period of the user, and is the lower limit value of the suction period of the plurality of users and the suction period of the plurality of users. The period between the limits. The lower limit value and the upper limit value may be derived as a lower limit value and an upper limit value of, for example, a 95% reliability interval of the average value, depending on the distribution of the data of the suction period of the user, and may be derived as m±n σ (in Thus, m is the average value, σ is the standard deviation, and n is the positive real number).

In the embodiment, the power control unit 53 preferably changes (corrects) the predetermined instruction in accordance with the decrease in the amount of stored electricity of the battery 11, and causes the amount of the aerosol that is atomized by the atomizing unit 22 to fall within a desired range. . For example, when the amount of electric power supplied from the battery 11 to the atomizing unit 22 is controlled by the pulse control, the power control unit 53 preferably increases the amount of electric power stored in the battery 11 by one time. The duty ratio of the output of the battery 11 is changed as a predetermined indication.

For example, as shown in Fig. 16, the power control unit 53 controls the interval of the on-time of supplying power from the battery 11 to the atomizing unit 22 (pulse Punch interval). Specifically, the power control unit 53 increases the duty ratio of the output to the battery 11 in the first pumping operation by changing the pulse interval P1 to the pulse interval P2.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 17, the power control unit 53 controls the length (pulse width) of the ON time for supplying electric power from the battery 11 to the atomizing unit 22. Specifically, the power control unit 53 increases the duty ratio of the output to the battery 11 in the first pumping operation by changing the pulse width W1 to the pulse width W2.

Further, the power control unit 53 can increase the duty ratio stepwise in accordance with the decrease in the amount of electric power stored in the battery 11, and can continuously increase the duty ratio as a change in the predetermined instruction.

In the embodiment, the power control unit 53 preferably estimates the amount of power stored in the battery 11 based on the voltage value output from the battery 11. Alternatively, the power control unit 53 may estimate the amount of electric power stored in the battery 11 based on the number of pumping operations or the energization time of the atomizing unit 22. Further, the number of pumping operations can be specified in accordance with the suction operation detected by the detecting unit 51 described above. Similarly, the energization time of the atomizing unit 22 can be specified by the power supply detected by the detecting unit 51 described above.

In the embodiment, the power control unit 53 preferably stops the supply of power from the battery 11 to the atomizing unit 22 until the count value of the counter 52X reaches a predetermined value until the count value is reset. In other words, it is preferable that the power control unit 53 stops the supply of electric power to the atomizing unit 22 from the battery 11 until the count value is reset after the replacement timing of the second body 30 is notified. That is, the battery is stopped until the second body 30 is replaced. 11 power supply to the atomizing unit 22. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the use of the second cartridge 30 which can impart a small amount of flavor to the gas gel.

(Control Method)

Hereinafter, the control method of the embodiment will be described. Fig. 18 is a flow chart showing a control method of the embodiment. Fig. 18 is a flow chart showing a method of controlling the amount of electric power (i.e., electric energy) supplied from the battery 11 to the atomizing portion 22 in the suction operation once. In addition, it should be noted that the flow shown in Fig. 18 is initiated by the detection of the beginning of the pumping action.

In addition, it should be noted that, as the flow shown in FIG. 18, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 (that is, the electric power control unit 53) is released to the battery 11 during the suction of the suction operation. The electric power is output to the instruction of the atomizing unit 22, but the battery 11 is not given an instruction to output electric power to the atomizing unit 22 during the non-suction period in which the suction operation is not performed.

As shown in Fig. 18, in step S10, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 (i.e., the power control unit 53) estimates the amount of electric power stored in the battery 11. As described above, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 preferably estimates the amount of electricity stored in the battery 11 based on the voltage value output from the battery 11.

In step S20, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 (i.e., the power control unit 53) determines a predetermined instruction (e.g., duty ratio) for outputting the battery 11. In detail, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 determines the duty ratio of the output to the battery 11 by increasing the duty ratio in accordance with the decrease in the amount of electricity stored in the battery 11. In other words, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 outputs an instruction to increase the duty ratio as a change of the predetermined instruction.

In step S30, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 (also That is, the power control unit 53) determines whether or not a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the supply of power to the atomizing unit 22 is started. In other words, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 determines whether or not the suction period has exceeded a predetermined period. When the determination result is YES (YES), the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 proceeds to the process of step S50, and when the determination result is NO (NO), the process proceeds to step S40.

In step S40, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 (that is, the power control unit 53) determines whether or not the pumping operation has ended. When the determination result is NO (NO), the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 returns to the processing of step S30, and when the determination result is YES (YES), the power supply to the atomizing unit 22 is stopped. And end a series of processing. Further, as described above, the end of the pumping operation is detected by the detecting unit 51 as long as the detecting unit 51 can detect the pumping operation. Alternatively, the end of the pumping action may be detected by an operation of a hard interface (such as a switch or button) for switching whether or not to supply power to the atomizing unit 22.

In step S50, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 (that is, the power control unit 53) stops the atomization unit 22 from the battery 11 even during the suction period during which the user actually performs the pumping operation. Power supply.

(function and efficacy)

In the embodiment, the power control unit 53 stops the supply of electric power to the atomizing unit 22 from the battery 11 when the predetermined period has elapsed after the power supply to the atomizing unit 22 is started. The predetermined period is shorter than the upper limit of the standard pumping period derived from the statistics of the user during the pumping period. Thus, ie When the user who is longer than the predetermined period during the suction period uses the non-combustion type flavor absorbing device, the extreme reduction of the amount of electricity stored in the battery 11 can be suppressed, and the predetermined indication can be easily controlled to cause the mist by the atomizing portion 22. The amount of the gas gel falls within the desired range.

Thus, regardless of the length of the user's suction period and the amount of electricity stored in the battery 11, it is possible to start from smoking (the initial stage in which the battery 11 is sufficiently charged) to the end of smoking (that is, the amount of electricity stored in the battery 11). The suction action of the reduced final stage) causes the amount of gas glue supplied per suction action to fall within the desired range.

In the embodiment, the power control unit 53 changes the predetermined instruction to output the battery 11 during the first pumping operation in accordance with the decrease in the amount of stored electricity of the battery 11. The difference in the amount of electric power actually supplied from the battery 11 to the atomizing portion 22 can be suppressed between the initial stage in which the amount of electric power of the battery 11 is sufficient and the final stage in which the amount of electric power stored in the battery 11 is insufficient. Thereby, the amount of the gas gel atomized by the atomizing portion 22 can be made to fall within a desired range so as not to be affected by the length of the suction period of the user and the amount of electric power stored in the battery 11.

In the embodiment, the notification control unit 52 controls the notification unit 40 to notify the replacement timing of the second cartridge 30 in accordance with the detection of the replacement timing of the second cartridge 30. Therefore, the user can easily grasp the replacement timing of the second cartridge 30.

In the embodiment, the notification control unit 52 controls the notification unit 40 to notify the replacement timing of the first cartridge 20 in accordance with the detection of the replacement timing of the first cartridge 20. Therefore, the user can easily grasp the replacement timing of the first cartridge 20.

In the embodiment, the notification control unit 52 detects the replacement timing (life) of the first cartridge 20 in accordance with the number of replacements of the second cartridge 30. Therefore, the detection of the replacement timing of the first cartridge 20 is easily performed. Furthermore, the possibility that the life of the first body 20 is exhausted in the middle of using the second body 30 can be reduced. Of course, the replacement timing (life) of the first cartridge 20 corresponds to the number of the second cartridges 30 that can be used for one first cartridge 20 (the number of replacements).

In the embodiment, the notification control unit 52 controls the notification unit 40 to notify the replacement timing of the battery 11 or the charging timing of the battery 11 in accordance with the replacement timing of the battery 11 or the detection of the charging timing of the battery 11. Therefore, the user can easily grasp the replacement timing of the battery 11 or the charging timing of the battery 11.

In the embodiment, the power control unit 53 stops the supply of power from the battery 11 to the atomizing unit 22 until the count value of the counter 52X reaches a predetermined value until the count value is reset. Therefore, the supply of electric power from the battery 11 to the atomizing unit 22 is stopped until the second body 30 is replaced. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the use of the second cartridge 30 which can impart a small amount of flavor to the gas gel.

In the embodiment, the power control unit 53 controls the predetermined instruction so that the amount of the gas gel atomized by the atomizing portion 22 falls within the desired range, and has passed after the supply of the power to the atomizing portion 22 is started. In the case of the predetermined period, the supply of electric power from the battery 11 to the atomizing unit 22 is stopped. Therefore, since the variation in the amount of electric power consumed in the suction operation once is reduced, the replacement timing of the second cartridge 30 is detected in accordance with the number of times of the suction operation. In time, the detection accuracy of the replacement timing of the second body 30 can be improved.

In the embodiment, a gas flow regulating chamber G is provided between the first flow path 20X and the second flow path 30X for adjusting the flow of the gas gel supplied from the first flow path 20X. The deflection of the flow of the gas gel in the second flow path 30X is suppressed. Thereby, the gas gel supplied from the first flow path 20X does not deflect in the second flow path 30X and easily passes through the flavor source.

In the embodiment, the reservoir 21 is positioned around the flow path formation body 23 in the cross section orthogonal to the first flow path 20X (predetermined direction A). Thereby, the volume of the reservoir 21 storing the gas gel source 21A can be secured while suppressing the entire length of the first cartridge 20 in the first channel 20X (predetermined direction A).

In the embodiment, in the cross section orthogonal to the gas gel flow path (predetermined direction A), the size of the second flow path 30X is larger than the size of the first flow path 20X. In other words, since the size of the first flow path 20X in the cross section orthogonal to the gas gel flow path (predetermined direction A) is small, the volume of the reservoir 21 positioned around the flow path forming body 23 can be secured. Since the size of the second flow path 30X in the cross section orthogonal to the gas gel flow path (predetermined direction A) is large, the aroma smoking flavor component can be more efficiently taken out from the flavor source 31A.

In the embodiment, in the cross section orthogonal to the gas gel flow path (predetermined direction A), the outer edge 25out of the end cap 25 is in contact with the inner wall surface 24in of the outer frame body 24, and the inner edge 25in of the end cap 25 is attached. It is located between the outer edge 23out of the flow path forming body 23 and the inner edge 23in of the flow path forming body 23. Thereby, it is difficult to remove the end cover 25 from the downstream side. Moreover, when the end cover 25 is placed in the outer frame body 24, the end cover 25 does not easily interfere with the flow path forming body 23.

In the embodiment, in the cross section orthogonal to the predetermined direction A, the straight line from the center of gravity of the first flow path 20X toward the outside of the first flow path 20X is from the outer edge of the first flow path 20X to the second flow. When the distance from the outer surface of the road 30X is set as the displacement distance, the length LG of the gas flow regulating chamber G in the predetermined direction A is determined according to the maximum displacement distance among the displacement distances. Thereby, the flow of the gas gel guided from the first flow path 20X to the second flow path 30X can be appropriately adjusted by the gas flow regulating chamber G, and the gas gel supplied from the first flow path 20X can be easily easily The fragrance source 31A is passed through the second body 30 without bias.

In the embodiment, each of the plurality of openings 32A provided in the mesh body 32 has a polygonal shape having an internal angle of 180 or less. Each of the plurality of openings 32A has a minimum width Wmin having a minimum width as a width passing through respective centers of gravity of the plurality of openings 32A, and a maximum width Wmax having a maximum width. Here, since the minimum width Wmin is smaller than the size of the raw material sheet constituting the flavor source 31A, the falling of the raw material sheet constituting the flavor source 31A can be suppressed, and since the maximum width Wmax is larger than the minimum width Wmin, The overall size of the mesh body increases the opening ratio.

In the second body 30 for the non-combustion type flavoring device, the opening ratio of the entire mesh body 32 can be ensured while suppressing the falling of the material sheet constituting the flavor source.

In the embodiment, the maximum width Wmax of the opening 32A is larger than the lower limit of the size of the raw material sheet constituting the flavor source 31A. Therefore, the entire mesh body 32 can increase the opening ratio.

In the embodiment, the maximum width Wmax of the opening 32A is √2 times or more and 6 times or less the minimum width Wmin of the opening 32A. Therefore, by the maximum width Wmax being √2 times or more of the minimum width Wmin, the entire opening of the mesh body 32 is increased, and the mesh body is maintained by the maximum width Wmax being 6 times or less of the minimum width Wmin. The strength of 32.

In an embodiment, each of the plurality of openings 32A has a shape selected from the group consisting of a square, a rectangle, a diamond, a hexagon, and an octagon. The plurality of openings 32A are arranged such that the sides of the adjacent openings 32A are parallel. The interval P between the adjacent openings 32A is 0.15 mm or more and 0.30 mm or less. Thereby, a plurality of openings 32A can be efficiently disposed, and the strength of the mesh body 32 can be maintained while increasing the opening ratio of the entire mesh body 32.

In the embodiment, the inner wall surface of the flavor source housing 31 is provided with ribs 31R extending in the predetermined direction A from the upstream side toward the downstream side. Therefore, the rib 31R can reinforce the flavor source container 31, and the flow of the gas gel in the predetermined direction A in the flavor source container 31 can be easily prevented from being removed from the flavor source 31A without being blocked by the rib 31R. .

In the embodiment, the outer wall surface of the flavor source housing 31 includes a push-out portion 31T that extends from the upstream toward the downstream. Therefore, the second body 30 can be easily fitted to the frame body 24 other than the first body 20, and the second body 30 can be prevented from falling off while allowing the manufacturing error of the flavor source housing 31 to be external.

In an embodiment, in the predetermined direction A, from the mesh body The length L2 of the downstream end portion of the 32 to the rib 31R is shorter than the length L1 from the mesh body 32 to the downstream end portion of the fragrance source housing 31. In other words, the downstream end portion of the rib 31R is in contact with the filter 33 so as not to reach the downstream end portion of the flavor source housing 31. Therefore, the function of positioning the filter 33 can be exhibited while reinforcing the flavor source container 31 by the rib 31R.

[Modification 1]

Hereinafter, a modification 1 of the embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, differences between the embodiments and the embodiments will be mainly described.

Specifically, in the embodiment, the flavor source container 31 has a protruding portion 31E (first protruding portion) as a spacer that forms the gas gel flow adjustment chamber G. On the other hand, in the modification 1, the flavor source container 31 does not have the protruding portion 31E.

Fig. 19 is a view showing a state in which the first cartridge 20 and the second cartridge 30 of the first modification are connected. However, it should be noted that in the 19th view, the reservoir 21, the atomizing portion 22, the flavor source 31A, the filter 33, and the cap 34 are omitted.

As shown in Fig. 19, the flavor source housing 31 has a main body portion 31P for accommodating the fragrance source 31A, and a flange portion 31Q disposed on the side surface of the main body portion 31P. It is to be noted that, in the cross section orthogonal to the gas gel flow path (predetermined direction A), the flange portion 31Q is extended outward from the main body portion 31P and is equal to or larger than the inner surface of the outer frame body 24. Extend outward toward the outside. In the nineteenth aspect, the flange portion 31Q is provided on the side surface of the downstream end portion of the main body portion 31P. However, the flange portion 31Q is not limited thereto, and may be provided as long as it is locked to the inner surface of the outer frame body 24. On the side of the body portion 31P somewhere.

Here, the distance L3 from the downstream end portion of the outer frame body 24 to the end cover 25 (that is, the distance from the portion where the outer frame body 24 abuts against the flange portion 31Q to the downstream end portion of the end cover 25) is The length L4 of the main body portion 31P (that is, the distance from the upstream end portion of the flange portion 31Q to the upstream end portion of the body portion 31P) is longer. Therefore, when the flange portion 31Q catches the downstream end portion of the outer frame body 24, even if the flavor source container 31 does not have the protruding portion 31E, the gas gel supplied from the first flow path 20X can be formed. The flowing gas gel flow adjustment chamber G.

Further, in the case where the first body 20 does not have the end cover 25, the distance from the downstream end portion of the outer frame body 24 to the downstream end portion of the flow path forming body 23 (that is, from the outer frame body 24 and the convex portion) The distance from the portion where the edge portion 31Q abuts to the downstream end portion of the flow path forming body 23 is longer than the length of the main body portion 31P (that is, from the upstream end portion of the flange portion 31Q to the upstream end portion of the body portion 31P) Distance) longer.

[Modification 2]

Hereinafter, a modification 2 of the embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, differences between the embodiments and the embodiments will be mainly described.

Specifically, in the embodiment, the flavor source container 31 has a protruding portion 31E (first protruding portion) as a spacer that forms the gas gel flow adjustment chamber G. On the other hand, in the modification 2, the flavor source container 31 does not have the protruding portion 31E.

Fig. 20 is a schematic view showing a state in which the first cartridge 20 and the second cartridge 30 of the second modification are connected. However, it should be noted that: In the figure, the reservoir 21, the atomizing portion 22, the flavor source 31A, the filter 33, and the cap 34 are omitted. The protruding portion 25E is in contact with the upstream end portion (preferably the outer edge portion of the upstream end portion) of the flavor source housing 31.

As shown in Fig. 20, the end cap 25 has a projecting portion 25E which faces from the outer edge of the downstream end portion of the end cap 25 in the cross section orthogonal to the gas gel flow path (predetermined direction A) toward the downstream side (scent The source housing 31 side protrudes. The protruding portion 25E may be continuously provided along the outer edge of the end cover 25 or may be intermittently disposed along the outer edge of the end cover 25. Further, when there is a gap between the outer frame body 24 and the flavor source housing 31, the protruding portion 25E is preferably continuously provided along the outer edge of the end cap 25. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the space retention of the gas gel in the upstream portion formed in the push-out portion 31T.

By providing the protruding portion 25E instead of the protruding portion 31E, even if the flavor source housing 31 does not have the protruding portion 31E, the gas gel for adjusting the flow of the gas gel supplied from the first flow path 20X can be formed. Flow adjustment chamber G.

Further, when the first body 20 does not have the end cover 25, the channel forming body 23 has the same protruding portion as the protruding portion 25E, and the protruding portion 25E is from the gas gel flow path (predetermined direction A). The outer edge of the downstream end portion of the flow path forming body 23 in the orthogonal cross section protrudes toward the downstream side (the fragrance source container 31 side).

[Modification 3]

Hereinafter, a modified example 3 of the embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, differences between the embodiments and the embodiments will be mainly described.

Specifically, in the embodiment, from the predetermined direction A At the time of viewing, the first flow path 20X and the second flow path 30X completely overlap. Further, in the cross section orthogonal to the gas gel flow path (predetermined direction A), the size of the second flow path 30X is preferably larger than the size of the first flow path 20X.

On the other hand, in the third modification, as shown in FIG. 21, the first flow path 20X is not completely overlapped with the second flow path 30X as viewed from the predetermined direction A, but is displaced from the second flow path 30X. . In such a case, the size of the second flow path 30X is not particularly limited in the cross section orthogonal to the gas gel flow path (predetermined direction A), but may be the same as the size of the first flow path 20X. It may also be smaller than the size of the first flow path 20X. However, the size of the second flow path 30X may be larger than the size of the first flow path 20X.

[Modification 4]

Hereinafter, a modification 4 of the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 25. Hereinafter, differences between the embodiments and the embodiments will be mainly described. In Figs. 22 to 25, the vertical axis indicates the amount of the gas gel (in the 22nd to 25th, the TPM (Total Particulate Matter) amount (mg/pumping action), the horizontal axis system Indicates the number of pumping actions (Puff number). The vertical axis and the horizontal axis indicate values that are larger as the distance between the two is farther away.

In the fourth modification, the electric power control unit 53 stops the supply of electric power to the atomizing unit 22 from the battery 11 when the predetermined period has elapsed after the supply of electric power to the atomizing unit 22 is started, as in the embodiment. The predetermined period is shorter than the upper limit of the standard pumping period derived from the statistics of the user during the pumping period.

In addition, the amount of the gas gel atomized by the atomizing portion 22, It depends on the suction period during which the user actually performs the pumping operation and the output voltage output from the battery 11. Here, it is assumed that the standard pumping period derived from the statistics of the user's suction period can be regarded as an example of a normal distribution of an average of 2.4 seconds and a standard deviation of 1 second. Further, in such an example, as described above, the upper limit value of the standard suction period is derived as m + n σ (here, m is an average value, σ is a standard deviation, and n is a positive real number), For example, it is about 3 seconds to 4 seconds. Here, an example in which the upper limit value of the standard suction period is 3 seconds (n=0.6) is assumed.

In the sample E, the initial value of the output voltage of the battery 11 was 4.2 V, and the battery capacity of the battery 11 was 220 mAh. Further, the atomization unit 22 is constituted by a wound electric heating wire, and the electric resistance wire has a resistance value of 3.5 Ω. In Fig. 22, the sample E1 shows the relationship between the number of suctions and the amount of the gas gel when the sample E is sucked during the suction of 2 seconds of the suction operation, and the sample E2 is displayed every time. The suction action is the relationship between the number of times of suction when the sample E is sucked during the suction for 3 seconds and the amount of the gas gel. Here, it should be noted that in the case where the standard suction period is a normal distribution of 2.4 seconds and a standard deviation of 1 second, as shown in the sample E2, the suction operation is more than 3 seconds per suction operation. The probability of smoking during the period is about 27%, and may occur adequately.

In the sample F, the configuration of the battery 11 and the atomizing portion 22 is the same as that of the sample E. In Fig. 23, the sample F1 shows the relationship between the number of suctions and the amount of the gas gel when the sample F is sucked during the suction of 2 seconds of the suction operation, and the sample F2 is displayed every time. The pumping action is the number of times of suction and the amount of glue in the sample F during the suction of 3 seconds. system. However, in the sample F1 and the sample F2, the power control unit 53 stops the atomization unit 22 from the battery 11 when the predetermined period (here, 2.2 seconds) has elapsed after the power supply to the atomization unit 22 is started. electricity supply. Here, it should be noted that the predetermined period of 2.2 seconds is shorter than the upper limit of the standard suction period derived from the statistics of the suction period of the user, and is shorter than the average value during the suction period.

In the sample G, the configuration of the battery 11 is the same as that of the samples E and F. On the other hand, the atomizing portion 22 is constituted by a heating wire wound at a predetermined pitch, and the electric resistance wire has a resistance value of 2.9 Ω, which is different from the samples E and F. In Fig. 24, the sample G1 shows the relationship between the number of puffs and the amount of the gas gel when the sample G is sucked during the suction for 2 seconds of the suction operation, and the sample G2 is displayed every time. The relationship between the number of times of suction when the sample G was sucked during the suction operation for 3 seconds and the amount of the gas gel. However, in the sample G1 and the sample G2, the power control unit 53 stops the atomization unit 22 from the battery 11 when the predetermined period (here, 2.2 seconds) has elapsed after the power supply to the atomization unit 22 is started. electricity supply.

In the sample H, the configuration of the battery 11 and the atomizing portion 22 is the same as that of the sample G. However, the predetermined pitch of the heating wires constituting the atomizing portion 22 is uniformly wound in a range of 0.35 mm to 0.40 mm and is narrower than a predetermined pitch of the sample G. In Fig. 25, the sample H1 shows the relationship between the number of times of suction and the amount of gas gel when the sample H is sucked during the suction of 2 seconds of the suction operation, and the sample H2 is displayed every time. The suction action is a relationship between the number of times of suction when the sample H is sucked during the suction for 3 seconds and the amount of the gas gel. Further, in the sample H1 and the sample H2, similarly to the sample G, The power control unit 53 stops the supply of electric power to the atomizing unit 22 from the battery 11 when a predetermined period of time (here, 2.2 seconds) has elapsed after the power supply to the atomizing unit 22 is started. However, in the sample H1 and the sample H2, the duty ratio at the time of power supply to the atomizing unit 22 is changed in accordance with the value of the output voltage of the battery 11 detected by the detecting unit 51. Specifically, as described above, since the output voltage of the battery 11 is lowered as the amount of electric power stored in the battery 11 is reduced, the power supplied to the atomizing unit 22 is increased in accordance with the decrease in the output voltage of the battery 11. ratio.

On the premise of this, as shown in Fig. 22, the sample E in which the suction period and the energization time to the atomizing portion 22 are not affected by the length of the suction period is 3 seconds during the suction period and In the case of 2 seconds, the amount of the gas gel will vary greatly. Further, from the slopes of the comparison sample E1 and the sample E2, it is known that the longer the suction period, that is, the energization time, the more significant the variation in the amount of the gas gel from the first suction to the final suction.

The inventors of the present invention have found out the following results by setting a predetermined period shorter than the upper limit value of the standard pumping period derived from the statistics of the suction period of the user, and once. When the power supply to the atomizing unit 22 from the battery 11 is stopped when the predetermined period has elapsed after the power supply to the atomizing unit 22 is started in the pumping operation, as shown in Fig. 23, the suction period is 3 seconds. For the sample F2, the variation in the amount of the gas gel from the initial suction to the final suction can still be suppressed. Thereby, it is possible to suppress fluctuations in the amount of the gas gel caused by variations in the suction period of the user.

Moreover, the inventors discovered that they have focused on such results. The composition of the atomizing unit 22 is changed in such a manner that the amount of the gas gel atomized by the atomizing unit 22 falls within a desired range when the energization time for the atomizing unit 22 is a predetermined period. Then, as shown in Fig. 24, the amount of the gas gel atomized by the atomizing portion 22 falls within a desired range in the first suction to the final suction, over a longer number of suctions. Inside. Here, when comparing the sample G2 shown in FIG. 24 with the sample F2 shown in FIG. 23, the sample G2 can be atomized by the atomizing portion 22 over a longer number of suctions than the sample F2. The amount of the gas gel falls within the desired range. On the other hand, the fluctuation range of the amount of the gas gel from the first pumping to the final stage is larger than the fluctuation range of the sample F2. This is because the amount of electric power supplied to the atomizing unit 22 by the battery 11 during the suction operation is increased by the change of the configuration of the atomizing unit 22.

Furthermore, the inventors of the present invention have found that the following results can be achieved by reducing the rate of decrease in the amount of the gas gel. Specifically, the duty ratio of the electric power supplied to the atomizing portion 22 is increased in accordance with the decrease in the output voltage of the battery 11, whereby the reduction rate of the amount of the gas gel can be reduced. Moreover, even by reducing the predetermined pitch of the heating wire, the reduction rate of the amount of the gas gel can be reduced. As shown in Fig. 25, it is found by the change of this and the like that the suction can be performed throughout the first time regardless of either H1 for the suction period of 2 seconds and H2 for the suction period of 3 seconds. The amount of the gas gel atomized by the atomizing portion 22 falls within the desired range for the entire period of the final suction.

Based on the results of the above, the inventors obtained the following new knowledge: regarding the supply of electric power to the atomizing unit 22 from the battery 11 The controls shown below are valid.

(1) The power control unit 53 stops the supply of electric power to the atomizing unit 22 from the battery 11 when a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the power supply to the atomizing unit 22 is started. Here, the predetermined period is preferably shorter than the upper limit of the standard suction period derived from the statistics of the suction period of the user, and is shorter than the average value during the suction period.

(2) The electric resistance value of the electric heating wire of the atomizing unit 22 is determined so that the amount of the gas gel in a desired range is atomized when the energization time of the atomizing unit 22 is a predetermined period. Here, the resistance value of the heating wire is preferably determined as follows: the voltage supplied from the battery 11 to the atomizing unit 22 is set to a voltage in the final stage in which the amount of electricity stored in the battery 11 is insufficient, and is in the atomizing unit 22 When the energization time is a predetermined period, the amount of the gas gel atomized by the atomizing portion 22 falls within a desired range.

(3) Further, the electric power control unit 53 is configured such that the amount of the gas gel atomized by the atomizing unit 22 falls within a desired range throughout the entire period of the suction to the final stage of suction. The duty ratio of the electric power supplied to the atomizing portion 22 is increased in accordance with the decrease in the output voltage of the battery 11.

According to the above-described control, it is not affected by the length of the suction period of the user, and the actual phase of the battery 11 from the initial stage of the battery 11 can be suppressed from the actual stage of the battery 11 being insufficient. The difference in the amount of electric power supplied to the atomizing portion 22 is easy to take the amount of the gas gel within a desired range.

In other words, in the fourth modification, the atomization unit is configured by adjusting a predetermined pitch and a resistance value of the heating wire constituting the atomizing unit 22. 22, that is, at least at the start of use of the atomizing portion 22 (in other words, when the battery 11 is fully charged), a larger amount of gas gel than the desired range of the gas supply amount can be atomized in one suction operation.

Under this premise, the predetermined instruction (here, the duty ratio) output from the power control unit 53 is determined according to the length of the predetermined period so that the aerosol that is atomized by the atomizing unit 22 for a predetermined period of time The amount falls within the desired range. In other words, by determining the predetermined period, the predetermined indication can be determined in accordance with the length of the predetermined period in a state where the fluctuation of the amount of the gas gel caused by the variation in the length of the suction period by the user is suppressed. Therefore, from the initial stage (smoke of ignition) in which the amount of stored electricity of the battery 11 is sufficient, the terminal stage (the end of smoking) in which the amount of stored electricity of the battery 11 is insufficient is not affected by the length of the suction period of the user, and is simply made The amount of gas gel falls within the desired range.

In the modification 4, the upper limit of the amount of the gas gel (the desired range) atomized by the atomizing unit 22 is preferably 4.0 mg/l. The upper limit is more preferably 3.0 mg/l. By setting the above value as the upper limit, deterioration of the raw material sheet constituting the flavor source 31A accommodated in the second cartridge 30 can be suppressed.

On the other hand, the lower limit of the amount of the gas gel (the desired range) atomized by the atomizing portion 22 is preferably a suction operation of 0.1 mg/l. By setting the above value to the lower limit, it is possible to supply the gas gel which does not give the user an insufficient feeling, and the aroma smoking flavor can be taken out from the flavor source 31A accommodated in the second cartridge 30 by the gas gel. ingredient.

[Modification 5]

Hereinafter, a modification 5 of the embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, the differences from the embodiment will be mainly described.

In the above embodiment, the predetermined period is determined according to the standard pumping period derived from the statistics of the suction periods of a plurality of users. On the other hand, in the modification 5, the predetermined period is derived from the statistics of the suction period of the user who actually uses the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1.

Fig. 26 is a view mainly showing the functional blocks of the control circuit 50 of Modification 5. In the same manner as in Fig. 15, the same components as those in Fig. 15 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of the same configuration as that of Fig. 15 is omitted.

As shown in Fig. 26, the control circuit 50 has a memory 54 and a calculation unit 55 in addition to the configuration shown in Fig. 15.

The memory 54 is a period of suction that belongs to the period during which the user performs the pumping operation.

The calculation unit 55 calculates the predetermined period described above based on the statistics of the suction period stored in the memory 54. That is, the predetermined period is derived from the statistics of the suction period stored in the memory 54. However, it should be noted that the predetermined period is shorter than the upper limit of the standard suction period described above.

For example, the arithmetic unit 55 calculates a predetermined period in the following order.

First, in the initial setting, as in the above-described embodiment, the predetermined period (1 second) is determined in advance in accordance with the standard pumping period derived from the statistics of the suction periods of a plurality of users.

Second, for example, based on a certain period of time (for example, starting The average of the suction periods detected after the use of the first cartridge 20 until the replacement of the first cartridge 20 is performed.

Third, the predetermined period is changed to an average value (X seconds).

Fourthly, the operating ratio is changed so that the amount of electric power supplied to the atomizing unit 22 at the time of X seconds is equal to the amount of electric power supplied at the time of initial setting (at the time of sucking for one second). That is, in the case of the average value (X) < initial setting value (I), the duty ratio corresponding to each battery voltage is relatively increased. On the other hand, in the case of the average value (X) > initial setting value (I), the duty ratio is lowered.

Further, in the predetermined period, it is preferable to perform recalculation for each certain period (for example, replacement of the first body 20).

(function and efficacy)

In Modification 5, the predetermined period is derived from the statistics of the suction period of the user who actually uses the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1. Therefore, a period suitable for the user can be set as a predetermined period of time to be referred to when the supply of electric power to the atomizing unit 22 from the battery 11 is stopped. In detail, by setting a predetermined time period suitable for the actual suction period of the user, compared with the case of using a predetermined period derived from the statistics of the suction periods of a plurality of users, For long users, the discomfort can be alleviated by the supply of the entire gas gel throughout the suction period, and for the shorter user during the suction period, the suction action of the supplied gas gel can be increased. The number.

[Modification 6]

Hereinafter, a modification 6 of the embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, the differences from the embodiment will be mainly described.

In the above embodiment, the predetermined period is determined according to the standard pumping period derived from the statistics of the suction periods of a plurality of users. On the other hand, in the sixth modification, the predetermined period is derived from the statistics of the suction period of the user who actually uses the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1.

Fig. 27 is a view mainly showing the functional blocks of the control circuit 50 of Modification 6. In the same manner as in Fig. 15, the same components as those in Fig. 15 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of the same configuration as that of Fig. 15 is omitted.

As shown in Fig. 27, the control circuit 50 has a memory 54 and an interface 56 in addition to the configuration shown in Fig. 15.

The memory 54 is a period of suction as a period during which the user performs the pumping operation.

The interface 56 is an interface for communicating with the external device 200, and the external device 200 is provided to be different from the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1. The interface 56 can be a USB port, a wired LAN module, a wireless LAN module, or a short-range communication module (such as Bluetooth or Felica). The external device 200 can be a personal computer or a smart phone.

Specifically, the interface 56 transmits the pumping period stored in the memory 54 to the external device 200. The interface 56 receives, from the external device 200, a predetermined period calculated by the statistics of the suction period by the external device 200.

In addition, it should be noted that the external device 200 is changed In the same manner as the calculation unit 55 of the fifth embodiment, the predetermined period is calculated.

(function and efficacy)

In Modification 6, the predetermined period is derived from the statistics of the suction period of the user who actually uses the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1. Therefore, a period suitable for the user can be set as a predetermined period of time to be referred to when the supply of electric power to the atomizing unit 22 from the battery 11 is stopped. In detail, by setting a predetermined time period suitable for the actual suction period of the user, compared with the case of using a predetermined period derived from the statistics of the suction periods of a plurality of users, For long users, the discomfort can be alleviated by the supply of the entire gas gel throughout the suction period, and for the shorter user during the suction period, the suction action of the supplied gas gel can be increased. The number.

[Modification 7]

Hereinafter, a modification 7 of the embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, the differences from the embodiment will be mainly described.

In the above embodiment, the notification control unit 52 has a counter 52X for counting the number of pumping operations or the energization time for the atomizing unit 22. On the other hand, in the seventh modification, as shown in FIG. 28, the notification control unit 52 includes the first counter 52A and the second counter 52B as the number of times of the pumping operation or the energization time of the atomizing unit 22. Counter 52X.

Further, it should be noted that in the seventh modification, the life of the first body 20 is the life of the second body 30 × T (T is an integer) + β. Further, β is a value smaller than the life of the second cartridge 30, but is not particularly limited.

The notification control unit 52 detects the replacement timing of the second cartridge 30 when the count value of the first counter 52A has reached the first predetermined value. The notification control unit 52 detects the replacement timing of the first cartridge 20 when the count value of the second counter 52B has reached the second predetermined value. The second predetermined value is an integral multiple of the first predetermined value.

Alternatively, the notification control unit 52 may detect the replacement timing of the second cartridge 30 and increment the count value of the second cartridge 52B when the count value of the first counter 52A has reached the predetermined value P. (increment). Thereby, the notification control unit 52 can detect the replacement timing of the first cartridge 20 when the count value of the second counter 52B has reached the predetermined value Q. In other words, the notification control unit 52 can detect the replacement timing of the first cartridge 20 when the number of replacements of the second cartridge 30 has reached a predetermined number of times (predetermined value Q) as in the above-described embodiment.

In this case, it should be noted that since the second predetermined value is an integral multiple of the first predetermined value, the result notification control unit 52 detects the replacement timing of the first cartridge 20 in accordance with the number of replacements of the second cartridge 30.

In the seventh modification, the notification control unit 52 may detect the replacement timing of the second cartridge 30 and reset the first counter 52A when the count value of the first counter 52A has reached the first predetermined value. Value. Alternatively, the notification control unit 52 may detect the replacement timing of the second cartridge 30 when the count value of the first counter 52A has reached the first predetermined value, and reset the first operation by the user. 1 Counter 52A count value. In such an example, the power control unit 53 preferably resets the count value after the count value of the first counter 52A reaches the first predetermined value. Then, the supply of electric power from the battery 11 to the atomizing unit 22 is stopped.

In the seventh modification, the notification control unit 52 may detect the replacement timing of the first cartridge 20 and reset the second counter 52B when the count value of the second counter 52B has reached the second predetermined value. Value. Alternatively, the notification control unit 52 may detect the replacement timing of the first cartridge 20 when the count value of the second counter 52B has reached the second predetermined value, and may be reset by a predetermined operation of the user. The count value of the second counter 52B. In such an example, the power control unit 53 preferably stops the supply of power from the battery 11 to the atomizing unit 22 until the count value is reset until the count value of the second counter 52B reaches the second predetermined value.

(function and efficacy)

In the seventh modification, since the second predetermined value is an integral multiple of the first predetermined value, even when the second cartridge 30 is repeatedly replaced, the first cartridge 20 can be notified at the same timing. The replacement timing of the second body 30 improves the convenience of the user.

[Modification 8]

Hereinafter, a modified example 8 of the embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, the differences from the embodiment will be mainly described.

In the eighth modification, a package including the first body and the second body will be described. Fig. 29 is a schematic view showing a package 300 of Modification 8.

As shown in Fig. 29, the package 300 has the first body 20 and the second body 30. The number of the second body 30 is determined according to the life of the first body 20. For example, in the package 300 shown in Fig. 29, There is a first carcass 20 and five second carcasses 30. In other words, in order to exhaust the life of one of the first cartridges 20 when the five second cartridges 30 are used up, the number of the second cartridges 30 is determined.

Specifically, in the first body 20, the number of allowable puffs that are the number of puffing operations allowed by the first body 20 or the allowable energization time of the energization time allowed by the first body 20 can be determined. The allowable number of puffs and the allowable energization time are used to suppress the exhaustion of the gas gel source 21A. In other words, the allowable number of puffs and the allowable energization time are the upper limit values at which the gas gel source 21A can be stably supplied to the atomizing portion 22, and the appropriate gas gel can be atomized. The number of times of the pumping operation or the timing at which the energization time of the atomizing unit 22 reaches the predetermined value is determined as the replacement timing of the second body 30. The number of the second carcass 30 is an integer part of the quotient obtained by dividing the number of puffs or the allowable energization time by a predetermined value. Here, the allowable number of puffs or the allowable energization time may not be divided by the predetermined value. In other words, the life of the first body 20 may also be a life with a margin for the number of the second body 30.

Alternatively, the number of times of the pumping operation or the timing at which the energization time of the atomizing unit 22 reaches the first predetermined value is the timing of replacement of the second body 30. The number of times of the pumping operation or the timing at which the energization time of the atomizing unit 22 reaches the second predetermined value is the replacement timing of the first body 20. The second predetermined value is an integral multiple T of the first predetermined value. The integral multiple T is the number of the second cartridges 30 contained in the package 300.

(function and efficacy)

In the eighth modification, since the number of the second body 30 is determined according to the life of the first body 20, even if the second body 30 is repeatedly performed, In the case of replacement, the replacement timing of the first body 20 and the second body 30 is also the same, and the convenience of the user can be improved. In other words, by using the second cartridge 30 included in the package 300, the user can easily grasp the replacement timing of the first cartridge 20.

[Modification 9]

Hereinafter, a modification 9 of the embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, the differences from the embodiment will be mainly described.

In the ninth modification, the power control unit 53 performs detection processing for detecting the replacement timing of the second cartridge 30 when the supply of power from the battery 11 to the atomization unit 22 is stopped. According to this configuration, even when the original timing of replacing the second cartridge 30 (for example, the timing at which the time during which the atomization unit 22 is energized reaches a predetermined value) is included in the middle of the suction operation, the power is continuously supplied from the battery 11. To the atomization unit 22. Compared with the case where the power supply from the battery 11 is forcibly stopped to the atomizing portion 22 at the original timing at which the second body 30 should be replaced, the desired amount of the gas gel source can be supplied in the final pumping operation, but Reduce discomfort to the user.

In such an example, the power control unit 53 preferably performs a detection process while a period of time after the supply of power from the battery 11 to the atomization unit 22 is stopped. Here, the determination period may be a period shorter than a period from the end of the current pumping operation to the start of the next pumping operation. For the determination period, for example, a period of 3 seconds or 1 second or the like can be used. According to this configuration, it is more likely that the detection process is performed before the next suction starts, and it is possible to suppress the supply of the desired amount of the gas gel source in the next suction operation (final suction operation). state.

Further, the notification control unit 52 preferably controls the notification during the period in which the determination period is elapsed after the power supply from the battery 11 is stopped to the atomization unit 22 when the replacement timing of the second cartridge 30 is detected during the detection processing. The part 40 notifies the replacement timing of the second body 30 (notification processing). According to this configuration, it is more likely that the notification processing is performed before the next suction starts, and the user can be prompted not to start the next suction operation that is not supplied with the desired amount of the gas gel source.

However, when the power control unit 53 starts the suction operation after stopping the supply of electric power from the battery 11 to the atomization unit 22 until the detection process is performed, the power supply unit 53 starts to supply from the battery 11 in accordance with the start of the suction operation. The detection process is performed before the power is supplied to the atomization unit 22. In other words, it is preferable that the power control unit 53 performs the detection process before starting the supply of electric power from the battery 11 to the atomization unit 22 again during the suction operation. According to this configuration, at least the state in which the desired amount of the gas gel source is not supplied in the next pumping operation can be suppressed. Further, when the notification control unit 52 detects the replacement timing of the second cartridge 30 during the detection processing, it is preferable to restart the supply of electric power from the battery 11 to the atomization unit 22 in the next suction operation. Conduct notification processing.

(Control Method)

The control method of Modification 9 will be described below. Figure 30 is a flow chart showing the control method of the embodiment. Fig. 30 is a flowchart showing a method of controlling the amount of electric power supplied from the battery 11 to the atomizing unit 22 in one suction operation.

As shown in Fig. 30, in step S110, the non-combustion type The scent absorbing device 1 (i.e., the control circuit 50, hereinafter the same) determines whether or not the start of the pumping action has been detected. When the determination result is Yes, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 moves to the process of step S120. When the determination result is NO, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 is moved to the standby state.

In step S120, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 starts supplying electric power to the atomizing unit 22. The non-combustion type flavor applicator 1 can also output a predetermined instruction to the battery 11 in the same manner as in the embodiment, which is to give the battery 11 the amount of the gas gel atomized by the atomizing unit 22 to fall within a desired range. Instructions inside.

In step S130, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 determines whether or not the end of the suction operation has been detected. When the determination result is YES, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 moves to the process of step S140. When the determination result is NO, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 is in a standby state. However, in the same manner as in the embodiment, in the case where the predetermined period has elapsed after the supply of electric power to the atomizing unit 22 is started, the suction period of the suction operation is actually performed by the user. The supply of electric power to the atomizing unit 22 is also stopped.

In step S140, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 stops supplying electric power to the atomizing unit 22.

In step S150, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 performs a positive number of the counter 52X. The counter 52X can count the number of times of the pumping operation in the same manner as in the embodiment, and can also count the energization time for the atomizing unit 22.

In step S160, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 is It is determined whether the count value of the counter 52X has reached a predetermined value. When the determination result is YES, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 proceeds to the process of step S170. When the determination result is NO, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 returns to the process of step S110.

In step S170, the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1 performs the end processing. The termination processing may be, for example, a process of notifying the notification unit 40 of the replacement timing of the second cartridge 30, or a process of forcibly turning off the power of the non-combustion flavor sensor 1 .

As described above, in the flow shown in Fig. 30, step S150 (positive number of the counter 52X) and step S160 (determination of whether the count value of the counter 52X has reached a predetermined value) are preferably supplied from the battery 11 from the stop. The period until the atomization unit 22 has passed the determination period is performed. Step S160 (for example, a process of notifying the replacement timing of the second cartridge 30) is also preferably performed from a period in which the determination period is elapsed after the supply of electric power from the battery 11 to the atomization unit 22 is stopped.

[Other Embodiments]

The present invention has been described by the above-described embodiments, and the description and drawings which constitute a part of this disclosure are not to be construed as limiting. Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to understand various alternative embodiments, embodiments and operational techniques.

In the embodiment, the first body 20 has the end cover 25, but the embodiment is not limited thereto. For example, in the case where the reservoir 21 has a configuration (for example, a storage tank) capable of suppressing leakage of the gas gel source 21A. Next, the first body 20 may not have the end cover 25. In such an example, the gas flow regulating chamber G is formed between the downstream end portion of the flow path forming body 23 and the upstream end portion of the flavor source housing 31.

In the embodiment, the second body 30 is housed in the first body 20 (the protruding portion 25E), but the embodiment is not limited thereto. For example, the power supply unit 10 can also house the first body 20 and the second body 30. Alternatively, the first body 20 and the second body 30 may be connected to end faces that face each other. In such an example, the first body 20 and the second body 30 are connected by, for example, a lock.

Although not specifically mentioned in the embodiment, the end cap 25 is preferably engaged with the reservoir 21 in order to suppress refilling of the gas source 21A to the reservoir 21.

In the embodiment, the end cap 25 has a protruding portion 25E that faces the outer edge of the end cap 25 in the cross section orthogonal to the gas gel flow path (predetermined direction A) toward the downstream side (the fragrance source container 31 side) )protruding. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. In the case where the end cover 25 is not provided, the flow path forming body 23 may have a protruding portion 25E that is outside the outer edge of the flow path forming body 23 in a cross section orthogonal to the gas gel flow path (predetermined direction A). It protrudes toward the downstream side (the fragrance source container 31 side). The protruding portion 25E is in contact with the upstream end portion (for example, the outer edge portion of the upstream end portion) of the flavor source housing 31.

In the embodiment, an example in which the atomizing unit 22 is a heating wire (coil) that is wound at a predetermined pitch has been exemplified. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. The shape of the heating wire constituting the atomizing portion 22 is any.

In the embodiment, it has been exemplified that the atomizing portion 22 is powered by electricity. An example of a hotline. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. The atomizing portion 22 can also atomize the gas gel source 21A by ultrasonic waves.

In the embodiment, the first body 20 is replaceable. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. Specifically, in place of the first body 20, the atomization unit having the reservoir 21 and the atomization unit 22 is provided in the non-combustion type flavor aspirator 1, and the atomization unit may be a unit that is not replaced.

In the embodiment, the second body 30 is replaceable. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. Specifically, instead of the second body 30, the flavor source unit having the flavor source 31A is provided in the non-combustion type flavor extractor 1, and the flavor source unit may be a unit that is not replaced. However, in the case where the second body 30 is a necessary feature, this is not the limit.

In the embodiment, the first body 20 and the second body 30 are replaceable. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. Specifically, the configuration of the first body 20 and the second body 30 may be provided in the non-combustion type flavor applicator 1 .

In the embodiment, the package 300 has one first body 20. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. The package 300 may have two or more first cartridges 20.

In the embodiment, the power control unit 53 controls the amount of electric power supplied from the battery 11 to the atomizing unit 22 by pulse control. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. The power control unit 53 can also control the output voltage of the battery 11. In such an example, the power control unit 53 preferably changes (or corrects) the predetermined instruction in accordance with the decrease in the amount of stored electricity of the battery 11, and causes the amount of the aerosol that is atomized by the atomizing unit 22 to fall as desired. Within the scope. specific In other words, the power control unit 53 can increase the instruction voltage output to the battery 11 in accordance with the decrease in the amount of stored electricity of the battery 11 as a change in the predetermined instruction. The change (or correction) of the output voltage of the battery 11 is realized, for example, using a DC/DC converter. The DC/DC converter can be a buck converter or a boost converter. Further, the power control unit 53 can control both the pulse control and the output voltage in order to reduce the amount of the gas gel source atomized by the atomizing unit 22 within a desired range.

In the embodiment, the power control unit 53 increases the duty ratio output to the battery 11 in one suction operation in accordance with the decrease in the amount of electric power stored in the battery 11 as a change in the predetermined instruction. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. The power control unit 53 may extend the predetermined period for stopping the supply of electric power from the battery 11 to the atomizing unit 22 as the amount of electric power stored in the battery 11 decreases, as a change in the predetermined instruction.

In the embodiment, the detecting unit 51 is connected to a voltage sensor provided on the power line connecting the battery 11 and the atomizing unit 22, and detects the power supply according to the output result of the voltage sensor. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the detecting unit 51 can also be connected to a current sensor disposed on a power line connecting the battery 11 and the atomizing unit 22, and detect the power supply according to the output result of the current sensor.

In the embodiment, the power control unit 53 issues an instruction to the battery 11 to output electric power to the atomizing unit 22 during the suction period in which the suction operation is performed, but in the non-suction period in which the suction operation is not performed. The battery 11 is not given an instruction to output electric power to the atomizing portion 22. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. The power control unit 53 can also be used in accordance with The operation of the hard interface (e.g., switch or button) that outputs the power of the atomizing unit 22 is performed to switch the output of the power to the atomizing unit 22. That is, the suction operation and the non-suction operation can be switched in accordance with the operation of the hardware interface.

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According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a non-combustion type flavor applicator and a package body, which can improve user convenience by notifying the replacement timing of the first carcass of the user or the timing of replacement of the second carcass.

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Claims (21)

A non-combustion type flavor applicator comprising: a power supply unit having at least a battery; and a first body having at least a gas glue source and an atomization unit, wherein the atomization unit is powered by the battery The gas gel source is atomized by means of combustion; the second body has at least a flavor source, and the gas gel is atomized by the atomizing portion to impart a fragrance to the gas gel; and the control unit, The notification unit is controlled based on the detection of the replacement timing of the second body to notify the replacement timing of the second body. The non-combustion type flavor absorbing device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls the notification unit to detect the replacement of the first body based on the detection of the replacement timing of the first body. Timing; the control unit detects the replacement timing of the first cartridge based on the number of replacements of the second cartridge. The non-combustion type flavor absorbing device according to the first or second aspect of the invention, wherein the control unit detects the foregoing according to the number of times of the pumping operation or the energization time of the atomizing unit 2 The replacement timing of the carcass. The non-combustion type flavor applicator according to claim 3, wherein the control unit has a counter for counting the number of pumping operations or the energization time of the atomizing unit; When the count value of the counter reaches a predetermined value, the department detects the replacement timing of the second body, and Set the count value of the aforementioned counter. The non-combustion type flavor applicator according to claim 3, wherein the control unit has a counter for counting the number of pumping operations or the energization time of the atomizing unit; When the count value of the counter reaches a predetermined value, the department detects the replacement timing of the second cartridge, and the control unit resets the counter value of the counter by a predetermined operation of the user. The non-combustion type flavor absorber according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the control unit controls the foregoing according to the replacement timing of the battery or the detection of the charging timing of the battery. The notification unit notifies the replacement timing of the battery or the charging timing of the battery. The non-combustion type flavor absorber according to claim 6, wherein the control unit detects the replacement timing of the battery or the charging timing of the battery based on an output voltage of the battery. The non-combustion type flavor aspirator according to the fourth or fifth aspect of the invention, wherein the control unit stops from the foregoing after the count value of the counter reaches a predetermined value until the count value is reset. The power supply of the battery to the aforementioned atomizing portion. The non-combustion type flavor absorbing device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit includes a first counter and a second counter as the number of times of counting the suction operation or the energization time of the atomizing unit Counter The control unit detects a replacement timing of the second cartridge when the count value of the first counter reaches a first predetermined value, and the control unit sets the count value of the second counter to a second predetermined value. In the case of the first carcass replacement timing, the second predetermined value is an integral multiple of the first predetermined value. The non-combustion type flavor applicator according to claim 2, wherein the control unit has a counter for counting the number of replacements of the second cartridge; the control unit is attached to the counter When the count value reaches a predetermined value, the replacement timing of the first carcass is detected. The non-combustion type flavor absorbing device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the control unit detects the second body based on the number of pumping operations or the energization time. The replacement timing is that the control unit outputs a predetermined indication to the battery as an indication to the battery, the predetermined indication is that the amount of the gas gel atomized by the atomizing portion falls within a desired range. The internal control unit stops the power supply to the atomizing unit from the battery after the predetermined period has elapsed since the start of supplying power to the atomizing unit; the predetermined period is higher than the suction from the user The upper limit of the standard pumping period derived from the statistics of the period is shorter. The non-combustion type flavor absorbing device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the control unit is accompanied by the electric power The predetermined instruction is changed by reducing the amount of electric power stored in the pool, so that the amount of the gas gel atomized by the atomizing portion falls within the aforementioned desired range. The non-combustion type flavor absorbing device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the control unit detects the supply of electric power to the atomizing unit from the battery. The detection processing of the replacement timing of the second carcass is measured. The non-combustion type flavoring device according to claim 13, wherein the control unit performs the detection processing while stopping the supply of electric power from the battery to the atomizing unit until a determination time elapses. . The non-combustion type flavor absorber according to claim 13 or claim 14, wherein the control unit detects that the replacement timing of the second cartridge is detected in the detecting process, The notification unit is controlled such that the timing of the replacement of the second cartridge is notified from the period in which the battery is supplied with power to the atomization unit until the determination time elapses. The non-combustion type flavor absorber according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the control unit is configured to stop the supply of electric power from the battery to the atomizing unit until the detection process is performed. When the suction operation has started, the detection processing is performed before the supply of electric power to the atomization unit from the battery is started in accordance with the start of the suction operation. The non-combustion type flavor absorbing device according to any one of claims 13 to 16, wherein the control unit is accompanied by detection When the supply of electric power to the atomizing unit is stopped from the battery by the end of the pumping operation, the detection processing is performed. The non-combustion type flavor absorbing device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the control unit stops when a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of supply of electric power to the atomizing unit When the battery supplies electric power to the atomization unit, the detection processing is performed. A package for use in a non-combustion type fragrance applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the package system comprises: a first body having at least a gas source and The atomization unit that atomizes the gas gel source without combustion; and the second body has at least a fragrance source; and the number of the second cartridges is determined according to the life of the first cartridge. The package according to claim 19, wherein in the first body, the number of permissible suctions belonging to the number of pumping operations permitted by the first body is determined or belongs to the aforementioned The allowable energization time of the energization time allowed by the cartridge; the timing of the pumping operation or the timing at which the energization time of the atomization unit reaches a predetermined value is the replacement timing of the second cartridge; the number of the second cartridges is The integer portion of the quotient obtained by dividing the number of allowable puffs or the aforementioned allowable energization time by the aforementioned predetermined value. The package according to claim 19, wherein the number of times of the pumping operation or the timing at which the energization time of the atomizing unit reaches the first predetermined value is the replacement timing of the second body; the suction operation The number of times or the timing at which the energization time of the atomization unit reaches the second predetermined value is the replacement timing of the first cartridge, and the second predetermined value is an integral multiple of the first predetermined value.