TW202241284A - Flavor inhaler and smoking system - Google Patents

Abstract

The purpose of present invention is that even when stress is applied to the flavor-generating article, the shaking of the flavor-generating article is suppressed to prevent the flavor-generating article from coming out of the chamber. The flavor inhaler of present invention has: an accommodating portion that has a first opening formed at one end, and accommodates at least a part of the flavor-generating article through the first opening, the accommodating portion also has a contact portion that presses a part of the contained flavor-generating article along the axial direction of the accommodating portion and a separation part that separates from the contained flavor-generating article; a second opening which is provided corresponding to the first opening, and where a flavor generating article is inserted; and a support portion which is provided between the insertion-side end of the flavor-generating article pressed by the contact portion and the second opening to support the flavor-generating article.

Description

Aroma inhaler and smoking system

The invention relates to a fragrance inhaler and a smoking system.

In the past, aroma inhalers for inhaling aromas and the like without burning materials have been known. Such a flavor inhaler is known, for example, having a non-circular chamber that compresses and holds an inserted flavor generating article (for example, refer to Patent Document 1). The scent inhaler prevents the scent-generating item from falling off by using the cavity to compress and hold the inserted scent-generating item.

[Prior Art Literature]

[Patent Document]

Patent Document 1: Specification of Chinese Utility Model Patent No. 205052881

However, in the flavor inhaler described in Patent Document 1, the end of the flavor generating article held in the chamber is separated from the opening of the housing housing the chamber. Therefore, in the case of unexpected stresses acting on the aroma-generating article, in the separate area, it is possible to be held in the chamber. The end of the fragrance generating article is a fulcrum to generate the vibration of the fragrance generating article, and the fragrance generating article slowly runs out of the chamber due to the vibration.

The present invention has been made to solve at least part of the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to obtain a device that can suppress the vibration of the fragrance-generating article even when stress acts on the fragrance-generating article, so as to prevent the fragrance-generating article from coming out of the cavity. A scent inhaler that ran out of the room.

The first aspect of the present invention provides a fragrance inhaler. The aroma inhaler is provided with: a receiving part, a first opening is formed at one end, at least a part of the aroma generating article is accommodated through the first opening, and the aroma generating article is pushed along the axial direction of the receiving part A part of the contact portion, and a separation portion separated from the stored fragrance generating article; the second opening is provided corresponding to the first opening for insertion of the fragrance generating article; between the end of the insertion side of the fragrance generating article and the second opening, and supports the fragrance generating article.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, by providing a supporting portion for supporting the fragrance-generating article between the end of the insertion side of the fragrance-generating article pushed by the contact portion and the second opening, the vibration of the fragrance-generating article can be reduced. The fulcrum is used as a supporting part, that is, the fulcrum is moved to the second opening side. Therefore, even when stress is applied to the fragrance-generating article, the vibration of the fragrance-generating article can be suppressed to prevent the fragrance-generating article from running out of the accommodating portion.

The 2nd pattern of the present invention is in the middle of the 1st pattern, has again: is arranged on the outer surface of contact part, and heats the heating part that is accommodated in the fragrance producing article of holding part; The portion corresponding to the heating region of the heating portion or its vicinity when viewed in the axial direction.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, by arranging the supporting portion at or near a portion corresponding to the heating region of the heating portion when viewed from the axial direction of the housing portion, the fragrance generating article can be sufficiently heated, and Even when stress is applied to the fragrance-generating article, the vibration of the fragrance-generating article can be suppressed to prevent the fragrance-generating article from running out of the housing.

The third aspect of the present invention is that in the second aspect, the contact portion and the separation portion constitute the non-circular inner peripheral surface of the accommodation portion in a section perpendicular to the axial direction of the accommodation portion, and the support portion In the section perpendicular to the axial direction of the housing part, a plurality of positions are provided corresponding to the intersections of the outer circumference of the flavor generating article in the unpressed state and the inner peripheral surface of the housing part.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the penetrating portion is provided at a portion corresponding to the intersection of the outer circumference of the fragrance generating article in a state not being pressed and the inner peripheral surface of the storage unit in a section perpendicular to the axial direction of the storage unit. The plurality of supporting parts can suppress the vibration of the fragrance-generating article even when stress acts on the fragrance-generating article from multiple directions, so as to prevent the fragrance-generating article from running out of the receiving portion.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect, the support portion is a protrusion facing the fragrance generating article, and when viewed from the axial direction of the housing portion, a part of the apex of the protrusion coincides with the crossing portion.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when viewed from the axial direction of the housing part, by arranging the apex of the protrusion so that part of it coincides with the crossing part, the stored fragrance generating article abuts against the protrusion, so even when stress acts on the In the case of the scent-generating items, the vibration of the scent-generating items can be further suppressed to prevent the scent-generating items from escaping from the storage unit.

In a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect or the fourth aspect, the plurality of support portions are provided on the same plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the housing portion.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, by providing a plurality of support parts on the same plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the housing part, the fragrance generating article can be stably supported by the support parts.

The sixth aspect of the present invention is any one of the first to fifth aspects, further comprising: a guide part provided on the first opening side of the storage part for guiding the fragrance-generating articles to the storage part; wherein , the second opening is the opening of the guide part, and the support part is provided on the guide part.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, by providing the guide part on the first opening side of the housing part, the second opening is used as the opening of the guide part, and the support part is provided on the guide part, so that it is not necessary only for the second opening or support. The structure of the aroma inhaler can be simplified by adding new components.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect, the support portion is provided at the end portion of the guide portion on the opposite side to the accommodating portion.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, by providing the supporting part at the end of the guide part opposite to the receiving part, the fulcrum of the vibration of the fragrance generating article can be moved to the second opening side, so even when stress acts on the In the case of the fragrance-generating article, the vibration of the fragrance-generating article can also be suppressed to prevent the fragrance-generating article from running out of the storage unit.

An eighth aspect of the present invention provides a smoking system. The smoking system is equipped with a flavor inhaler and a flavor generating article. The flavor inhaler has: a receiving portion, a first opening is formed at one end, and at least a part of the flavor generating article is accommodated through the first opening, and includes: The axial direction of the part pushes a part of the contact portion of the stored aroma generating article and the separation part separated from the accommodated aroma generating article; the second opening is provided corresponding to the first opening for insertion of the aroma generating article ; and a supporting part, which is provided between the end of the insertion side of the fragrance generating article pushed by the contact part and the second opening, and supports the fragrance generating article.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, by providing a supporting portion for supporting the fragrance-generating article between the insertion-side end of the fragrance-generating article pushed by the contact portion and the second opening, the vibration of the fragrance-generating article can be reduced. The fulcrum is used as a supporting part, that is, the fulcrum is moved to the second opening side. Therefore, that is Even when stress acts on the scent-generating item, the vibration of the scent-generating item can be suppressed to prevent the scent-generating item from escaping from the accommodating portion.

The 9th form of the present invention is among the 8th form, has again: is arranged on the outer surface of contact part, and heats the heating part that is accommodated in the flavor generation article of accommodating part; The portion corresponding to the heating region of the heating portion or its vicinity when viewed in the axial direction.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, by providing the supporting portion at or near the portion corresponding to the heating region of the heating portion when viewed from the axial direction of the housing portion, the fragrance generating article can be sufficiently heated and the vibration of the fragrance generating article can be suppressed. , to prevent scent-generating items from escaping from containment.

A tenth aspect of the present invention is that in the ninth aspect, the contact portion and the separation portion constitute the non-circular inner peripheral surface of the receiving portion in a section perpendicular to the axial direction of the receiving portion, and the supporting portion In the section perpendicular to the axial direction of the housing part, a plurality of positions are provided corresponding to the intersections of the outer circumference of the flavor generating article in the unpressed state and the inner peripheral surface of the housing part.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the penetrating portion is provided at a portion corresponding to the intersection of the outer circumference of the fragrance generating article in a state not being pressed and the inner peripheral surface of the storage unit in a section perpendicular to the axial direction of the storage unit. The plurality of supporting parts can suppress the vibration of the fragrance-generating article even when stress acts on the fragrance-generating article from multiple directions, so as to prevent the fragrance-generating article from running out of the receiving portion.

In the eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the tenth aspect, the supporting part is a protrusion facing the fragrance generating article, and when viewed from the axial direction of the housing part, the apex of the protrusion coincides with the intersecting part.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, when viewed from the axial direction of the storage part, the apex of the protrusion is arranged so that a part of it coincides with the intersection part, and the stored fragrance generating article abuts against the protrusion, so even if there is When the stress acts on the fragrance-generating article, the vibration of the fragrance-generating article can be further suppressed, and the fragrance-generating article can be prevented from escaping from the accommodating portion.

In a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the tenth aspect or the eleventh aspect, the plurality of supporting portions are provided on the same plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the housing portion.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, by providing a plurality of support parts on the same plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the housing part, the fragrance generating article can be stably supported by the support parts.

40: heating part

41:Heating area

50: chamber

52: opening

62: contact part

66: Separate part

70: Insert guide member

70a: through hole

74: Support Department

100: Fragrance inhaler

101: shell

101a: opening

110: Fragrance producing items

Fig. 1A is a schematic front view of the flavor inhaler of this embodiment.

Fig. 1B is a schematic plan view of the flavor inhaler of this embodiment.

Fig. 1C is a schematic bottom view of the flavor inhaler of this embodiment.

Fig. 2 is a schematic side sectional view of a flavor generating article.

Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the aroma inhaler in the arrow 3-3 shown in Fig. 1B.

Figure 4A is a perspective view of the chamber.

FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the chamber shown by arrows 4B-4B shown in FIG. 4A.

FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of the chamber indicated by arrows 5A-5A shown in FIG. 4B.

FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of the chamber indicated by arrows 5B-5B shown in FIG. 4B.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a chamber and a heating unit.

Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of Fig. 5B showing a state in which a fragrance generating article is arranged at a desired position in the chamber.

Fig. 8 is an enlarged sectional view showing a second holding portion together with an insertion guide member and a flavor generating article inserted into a chamber.

Fig. 9 is a perspective view of an insertion guide member.

Fig. 10 is a plan view of an insertion guide member.

Fig. 11 is a schematic view showing the relationship between the outer circumference of the flavor generating article, the inner circumference of the chamber, and the support portion of the insertion guide member in a non-pressed state when viewed from the longitudinal direction of the chamber.

Fig. 12 is another schematic diagram showing the relationship between the outer circumference of the flavor generating article, the inner circumference of the chamber, and the support portion of the insertion guide member in a state not being pressed when viewed from the longitudinal direction of the chamber.

Fig. 13 is a sectional view of an insertion guide member.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings to be described below, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same or corresponding components, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

Fig. 1A is a schematic front view of a flavor inhaler 100 of this embodiment. Fig. 1B is a schematic top view of the flavor inhaler 100 of this embodiment. Fig. 1C is a schematic bottom view of the flavor inhaler 100 of this embodiment. Among the diagrams to be described in this manual, for the convenience of description, the X-Y-Z rectangular coordinate system is sometimes attached. In this coordinate system, the Z axis faces vertically upward, the X-Y plane is arranged to cut the aroma inhaler 100 in the horizontal direction, and the Y axis is arranged to extend from the front of the aroma inhaler 100 to the back. The Z-axis may also be referred to as an insertion direction of a fragrance generating article accommodated in the chamber 50 of the nebulizer 30 described later, or an axial direction of the chamber 50 . In addition, the X axis is a direction perpendicular to the Y axis and the Z axis.

The fragrance inhaler 100 of this embodiment is configured to generate a fragrance-containing mist by, for example, heating a stick-shaped fragrance-generating article having a fragrance source containing a mist source.

As shown in FIGS. 1A to 1C , the aroma inhaler 100 has a housing 101 (corresponding to an example of a housing), a slide cover 102 , a switching unit 103 , and a terminal 104 . The casing 101 constitutes the outermost casing of the aroma inhaler 100 and has a size that can be grasped by a user with one hand. When the user wants to use the fragrance inhaler 100, The mist can be inhaled by holding the fragrance inhaler 100 by hand. The housing 101 can also be constructed by assembling a plurality of components. The housing 101 may be formed of metal such as aluminum. In addition, the housing 101 can also be made of resin, such as polycarbonate (PC), ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene; acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin, PEEK (polyetheretherketone) or containing a plurality of A member formed of a polymer alloy (polymer alloy) or the like.

The casing 101 has an opening 101a (corresponding to an example of the second opening) for receiving a fragrance generating article, and the slide cover 102 is slidably attached to the casing 101 so as to close the opening 101a. Specifically, the slide cover 102 is configured to be movable along the outer surface of the housing 101 between a closed position (position shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B ) for closing the opening 101 a of the housing 101 and an open position for opening the opening 101 a. . For example, the sliding cover 102 can be moved to the locked position and the open position by the user manually operating the sliding cover 102 . In this way, it is possible to allow or limit the entry and exit of the fragrance-generating articles into the sliding cover 102 and the interior of the fragrance inhaler 100 . In addition, the opening 101 a of the case 101 is opened to the outside corresponding to the opening 52 of the chamber 50 described later.

The switching unit 103 is used to switch the conduction (ON) and deactivation (OFF) of the operation of the aroma inhaler 100 . For example, when the user inserts the aroma generating article into the aroma inhaler 100, the user operates the switching unit 103 to supply power from a power source (not shown) to a heating unit (not shown), so that the aroma generating article can be heated without burning the article. In addition, the switching part 103 can be a switch disposed outside the housing 101 , or a switch located inside the housing 101 . When the switch is located inside the housing 101 , the switch is indirectly pressed by pressing the switching portion 103 on the surface of the housing 101 . This embodiment is an example in which the switch of the switching unit 103 is located inside the casing 101 .

The terminal 104 is an interface for connecting the aroma inhaler 100 to, for example, an external power source such as USB. When the power supply of the scent inhaler 100 is a rechargeable battery, by connecting the external power supply to Terminal 104, the external power supply allows current to flow to the power supply, which can charge the power supply. In addition, the aroma inhaler 100 can be configured to transmit data related to the operation of the aroma inhaler 100 to an external device by connecting a data transmission cable to the terminal 104 .

Next, the fragrance generating article used in the fragrance inhaler 100 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a schematic side sectional view of the flavor generating article 110 . In this embodiment, a smoking system can be constituted by the flavor inhaler 100 and the flavor generating article 110 . In the example shown in FIG. 2 , the flavor generating article 110 has a smokeable article 111 , a tubular member 114 , a hollow filter portion 116 , and a filter portion 115 .

The smokable product 111 is wrapped with the first paper roll 112 . The cylindrical member 114 , the hollow filter unit 116 , and the filter tip unit 115 are wound by a second paper roll 113 different from the first paper roll 112 . The second paper roll 113 also wraps a part of the first paper roll 112 on which the smokable product 111 is wrapped. In this way, the cylindrical member 114 , the hollow filter portion 116 , and the filter portion 115 are connected to the smokable article 11 . However, the second paper roll 113 may be omitted, and the tubular member 114 , the hollow filter portion 116 , and the filter portion 115 may be connected to the smokable article 111 using the first paper roll 112 . A lip release agent 117 is applied to the outer surface of the second roll paper 113 in the vicinity of the end of the second roll paper 113 on the filter portion 115 side so that the user's lips are easily detached from the second roll paper 113 . The portion of the fragrance generating article 110 coated with the lip remover 117 functions as a mouthpiece for the fragrance generating article 110 . In addition, the hollow filter part 116 may be concentrically provided with holes in the circumferential direction of the hollow filter part 116 . The opening is to promote the inflow of air from the outside brought by the user's inhalation. The air flowing in through the opening can reduce the temperature of the components or air flowing in from the fragrance generating article 110 .

The smokable substance 111 may include a source of flavor, such as tobacco, and a source of mist. Also, the first paper roll 112 on which the smokable article 111 is wound may be an air-permeable sheet-like member. The cylindrical member 114 may be a paper tube or a hollow filter. In the illustrated example, the flavor generating article 110 includes a smokeable article 111, a tubular member 114, a hollow filter part 116 and a filter part 115, but the structure of the fragrance generating article 110 is not limited thereto. For example, the hollow filter part 116 may be omitted, and the cylindrical member 114 and the filter part 115 may be arrange|positioned adjacent to each other.

Next, the internal structure of the aroma inhaler 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the aroma taster 100 shown in arrow 3-3 shown in FIG. 1B. As shown in FIG. 3 , a mounting portion 10 for mounting objects such as a power supply portion 20 and an atomizing portion 30 described later is provided inside a casing 101 of the aroma inhaler 100 . The mounting part 10 is made of, for example, resin, especially polycarbonate (PC), ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin, PEEK (polyetheretherketone), or a polymer alloy containing multiple polymers. form. In addition, the mounting part 10 may include a part formed of metal such as aluminum, for example. Here, from the viewpoint of heat resistance, workability, and strength, the mounting portion 10 is preferably polycarbonate. A power supply unit 20 and an atomizing unit 30 are provided in the inner space of the mounting unit 10 . In addition, the power supply unit 20 and the atomizing unit 30 cannot be replaced after the aroma inhaler 100 is assembled. In addition, the case 101 and the mounting unit 10 may be collectively referred to as a case.

The power supply unit 20 has a power supply 21 . The power source 21 can be, for example, a rechargeable battery or a non-rechargeable battery. The power supply 21 is electrically connected to the atomizing unit 30 . In this way, the power supply 21 can supply power to the atomization unit 30 to properly heat the aroma generating article 110 .

As shown in the figure, the atomizing part 30 has: a chamber 50 (corresponding to an example of the housing part) extending toward the insertion direction (Z-axis direction) of the fragrance generating article 110; The heating part 40; the heat insulating part 32; and the substantially cylindrical insertion guide member 70 (corresponding to an example of the guide part). The chamber 50 is configured to accommodate the aroma generating article 110 . The heating unit 40 is configured to be in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the chamber 50 to heat the flavor generating article 110 housed in the chamber 50 . As shown in the drawings, a bottom member 36 may also be provided at the bottom of the chamber 50 . The bottom member 36 may function as a stopper for positioning the aroma generating article 110 inserted into the chamber 50 . The bottom member 36 has irregularities on the surface against which the fragrance generating article 110 abuts, and defines a space capable of supplying air to the surface against which the fragrance generating article 110 abuts. The bottom member 36 is, for example, a tree Grease, especially polycarbonate (PC), ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin, PEEK (polyetheretherketone) or polymer alloys containing multiple polymers, or metals such as aluminum form. In addition, the bottom member 36 is preferably formed of a material with low thermal conductivity in order to suppress heat transfer to the heat insulating portion 32 and the like.

The heat insulating portion 32 has a generally cylindrical shape as a whole, and is disposed so as to cover the chamber 50 . The thermal insulation 32 may comprise, for example, an airgel sheet. The insertion guide member 70 is provided between the housing 101 and the chamber 50 . When the insertion guide member 70 is inserted into the case from the opening 101 a of the case 101 , the claws engage with the case and cannot be removed from the case. The insertion guide member 70 is made of resin, for example, polycarbonate (PC), ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin, PEEK (polyether ether ketone), or a polymer alloy containing a plurality of polymers. form. In addition, the insertion guide member 70 may also be formed of metal, glass, ceramics, or the like. Also, from the viewpoint of heat resistance, the insertion guide member 70 is preferably PEEK. The insertion guide member 70 communicates with the outside of the aroma inhaler 100 when the slide cover 102 is in the open position, and the aroma generating article 110 is inserted into the through hole 70a (corresponding to an example of the second opening) of the insertion guide member 70, thereby , guiding the fragrance generating article 100 to be inserted into the chamber 50 . The slide cover 102 is configured to cover at least a part of the insertion guide member 70 in the axial direction of the chamber 50 while exposing the through hole 70 a of the insertion guide member 70 to the outside when located in the open position. In addition, the through-hole 70a is provided corresponding to the opening 52 of the chamber 50 mentioned later. By using the through hole 70a for inserting the guide member 70 as the second opening, it is not necessary to add a new member just for the second opening, and the structure of the aroma inhaler 100 can be simplified. In FIG. 3 , the closed state where the slide cover 102 covers the entire through-hole 70 a of the insertion guide member 70 is shown by a chain line of two dots.

The aroma inhaler 100 also has: the first holding part 37 and the second holding part 38 that hold both ends of the chamber 50 and the heat insulating part 32 . The first holding portion 37 is arranged to hold the end portion of the cavity 50 and the heat insulating portion 32 on the negative Z-axis direction side. The second holding portion 38 is arranged to hold the end portion of the chamber 50 and the heat insulating portion 32 on the slide cover 102 side (Z-axis positive direction side). The details of the second holding portion 38 will be described later.

Next, the structure of the chamber 50 will be described. FIG. 4A is a perspective view of chamber 50 . FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of chamber 50 along arrow 4B-4B shown in FIG. 4A. FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of the chamber 50 along arrows 5A-5A shown in FIG. 4B. FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of chamber 50 along arrow 5B-5B shown in FIG. 4B. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the chamber 50 and the heating unit 40 .

As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B , the chamber 50 may have a cylindrical shape, and the cylindrical shape includes: an opening 52 (equivalent to an example of the first opening) for the insertion of the fragrance generating article 110; The cylindrical side wall portion 60 . A flange portion 52 a is formed at an end portion of the opening 52 defining the chamber 50 . The chamber 50 is arranged such that the flange portion 52 a provided on the opposite side of the bottom 56 faces the opening 101 a of the case 101 . The chamber 50 is preferably formed of a heat-resistant material with a low thermal expansion rate, such as stainless steel. In addition, the cavity 50 may be formed of resin such as PEEK, glass, ceramics, or the like in addition to metal. Thereby, the aroma generating article 110 can be efficiently heated from the chamber 50 . In addition, the chamber 50 is not limited to a cylindrical shape, but may have a cup shape.

As shown in FIG. 4B and FIG. 5B , the sidewall portion 60 includes a contact portion 62 and a separation portion 66 . When the fragrance generating article 110 is disposed at a desired position in the chamber 50, the contact portion 62 contacts or pushes a part of the fragrance generating article 110 along the axial direction of the chamber 50, and the separating portion 66 is separated from the fragrance generating article 110. . That is, the chamber 50 compresses and holds the inserted aroma-generating article 110 . In addition, in this specification, the "desired position in the chamber 50" refers to the position where the flavor generating article 110 is properly heated, or the position of the flavor generating article 110 when the user smokes. The contact portion 62 has an inner surface 62a and an outer surface 62b. The divided portion 66 has an inner surface 66a and an outer surface 66b. As shown in FIG. 6 , the heating portion 40 is arranged on the outer surface 62 b of the contact portion 62 . The heating part 40 is preferably disposed on the outer surface 62 b of the contact part 62 without gaps. In addition, the heating part 40 may also include an adhesive layer. In this case, the heating portion 40 including the adhesive layer is preferably disposed on the outer surface 62b of the contact portion 62 without gaps.

As shown in FIGS. 4A and 5B , the outer surface 62 b of the contact portion 62 is a plane. Since the outer surface 62b of the contact portion 62 is flat, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 4B and 5B , the inner surface 62 a of the contact portion 62 is a plane. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 4B and 5B , the contact portion 62 has a uniform thickness.

As shown in FIG. 4A , FIG. 4B and FIG. 5B , the chamber 50 has two contact portions 62 in the circumferential direction of the chamber 50 , and the two contact portions 62 face each other in parallel. The distance between at least a part of the inner surfaces 62 a of the two contact parts 62 is preferably smaller than the width of a portion of the aroma generating article 110 inserted into the chamber 50 disposed between the contact parts 62 .

As shown in FIG. 5B , the inner surface 66 a of the divided portion 66 may have an arc-shaped cross-section as a whole in a cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50 . In addition, the separation portion 66 is disposed adjacent to the contact portion 62 in the circumferential direction. That is, the contact portion 62 and the separation portion 66 constitute a non-circular inner peripheral surface in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50 .

As shown in FIG. 4B , the chamber 50 may have a hole 56 a at the bottom 56 thereof so that the bottom member 36 shown in FIG. 3 penetrates and is disposed inside the chamber 50 . The bottom member 36 can be fixed inside the bottom 56 of the chamber 50 by adhesive or the like. In addition, the adhesive agent existing between the bottom member 36 and the bottom portion 56 may be made of a resin material such as epoxy resin. In addition, instead of this, an inorganic adhesive such as cement or welding may be used. The bottom member 36 provided on the bottom 56 may support a portion of the aroma generating article 110 inserted into the chamber 50 such that at least a portion of an end surface of the aroma generating article 110 is exposed. In addition, the bottom 56 can support a part of the fragrance generating article 110 so that the exposed end surface of the fragrance generating article 110 communicates with the void 67 (refer to FIG. 7 ) which will be described later.

As shown in FIGS. 4A , 4B and 5A , the chamber 50 preferably has a cylindrical non-holding portion 54 between the opening 52 and the side wall portion 60 . A gap may be formed between the non-holding portion 54 and the fragrance generating article 110 in a state where the fragrance generating article 110 is positioned at a desired position of the chamber 50 . Also, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B , the chamber 50 preferably has a first guide portion 58 having a slope for connecting the inner surface of the non-holding portion 54 and the inner surface 62a of the contact portion 62. 58a.

As shown in FIG. 6 , the heating unit 40 has a heating element 42 . The heating element 42 can also be, for example, a heating track. The heating element 42 is preferably configured to heat the contact portion 62 without contacting the partition portion 66 of the chamber 50 . In other words, the heating element 42 is preferably disposed only on the outer surface of the contact portion 62 . The heating element 42 may also have a difference in heating capacity between the portion of the heating chamber 50 separating the portion 66 and the portion of the heating contact portion 62 . Specifically, the heating element 42 may be configured to be able to heat the contact portion 62 to a higher temperature than the separation portion 66 . For example, the arrangement density of the heating tracks of the heating elements 42 among the contact portion 62 and the separation portion 66 can be adjusted. In addition, the heating element 42 may have substantially the same heating capacity over the entire circumference of the chamber 50 and may be wound around the outer circumference of the chamber 50 . As shown in FIG. 6 , in addition to the heating element 42 , the heating part 40 preferably has an electrically insulating member 44 covering at least one side of the heating element 42 . In this embodiment, the electrical insulating member 44 is arranged to cover both sides of the heating element 42 .

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 5B in a state where the flavor generating article 110 is arranged at a desired position in the chamber 50 . As shown in FIG. 7 , when the fragrance generating article 110 is disposed at a desired position in the chamber 50 , the fragrance generating article 110 can be in contact with the contact portion 62 of the chamber 50 and be pushed. On the other hand, a gap 67 is formed between the fragrance generating article 110 and the partition 66 . The void 67 may communicate with the opening 52 of the chamber 50 and the end surface of the aroma-generating article 110 located within the chamber 50 . Accordingly, the air flowing in from the opening 52 of the chamber 50 can flow into the interior of the fragrance generating article 110 through the gap 67 . In other words, an air flow path (gap 67 ) is formed between the fragrance generating article 110 and the partition portion 66 .

Next, the structures of the holding chamber 50 and the second holding portion 38 of the heat insulating portion 32 will be described. FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the second holding portion 38 together with the insertion guide member 70 and the flavor generating article 110 inserted into the chamber 50 .

As shown in FIG. 8 , the second holding portion 38 has a washer 80 and an annular member 90 . The gasket 80 is arranged around the non-holding portion 54 of the chamber 50 and supports the chamber 50 . The gasket 80 may be made of, for example, a resin, especially polycarbonate (PC), ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin, PEEK (polyether ether ketone), or a polymer alloy containing a plurality of polymers. . In addition, the gasket 80 may also be formed of metal, glass, ceramics, or the like. Also, from the viewpoint of heat resistance, the gasket 80 is preferably PEEK.

The ring member 90 is configured to engage with the insertion guide member 70 and the washer 80 to support these elements. The ring member 90 may be formed of an elastic member such as silicon rubber. In addition, in the case of using silicone rubber, the preferred Shore A hardness ranges from 40 to 60, which can be appropriately selected according to the deformation of the ring member 90 . In addition, the ring member 90 is configured to be positioned and fixed to a fixing portion fixed to an inner casing (not shown). Moreover, the flange part 52a of the chamber 50 is comprised so that it may abut on "the side of the insertion guide member 70 opposite to the through hole 70a" over the whole circumference. Here, the washer 80 and the ring member 90 function so that the central axis of the insertion guide member 70 coincides with the central axis of the chamber 50 .

In addition, the insertion guide member 70 has: a first inclined portion 75 inclined so as to be farther away from the central axis of the insertion guide member 70 as it approaches the through hole 70a; The 2nd inclined part 76 which inclines in the way of leaving. Here, in the state where the fragrance generating article 110 is inserted into the chamber 50, the part where the first inclined portion 75 and the second inclined portion 76 are connected is closer to the chamber than the opening of the hollow filter portion 116 of the fragrance generating article 110. 50 sides.

As described above, the aroma generating article 110 inserted into the chamber 50 is compressed and held by being pushed by the contact portion 62 of the chamber 50 . Here, for the fragrance generating article 110 protruding from the housing 101 When the force is applied to the out part, sometimes the stress acts on the fragrance generating article 110. In this case, vibrations in the X-axis direction may occur in the fragrance generating article 110 with the end of the contact portion 62 on the insertion guide member 70 side as a fulcrum, and the fragrance generating article 110 may slowly run away from the chamber 50 due to the vibration. come out.

Therefore, in order to suppress the vibration of the fragrance generating article 110 , the insertion guide member 70 is provided with a support portion 74 for supporting the fragrance generating article 110 . The support portion 74 is provided between the end of the contact portion 62 on the insertion guide member 70 side, that is, the insertion side end of the flavor generating article 110 pressed by the contact portion 62 , and the through hole 70 a of the insertion guide member 70 . Therefore, the fulcrum of the vibration of the flavor generating article 110 can be used as the supporting portion 74 , that is, the fulcrum can be moved to the side of the through hole 70 a of the insertion guide member 70 . Thereby, even when a stress acts on the fragrance-generating article 110 , vibration of the fragrance-generating article 110 can be suppressed to prevent the fragrance-generating article 110 from running out of the chamber 50 . Furthermore, by providing the support portion 74 on the insertion guide member 70, it is not necessary to add a new member just for the support portion, and the structure of the flavor inhaler 100 can be simplified. In addition, the insertion guide member 70 does not necessarily need to be provided, and when the insertion guide member 70 is not provided, a support portion may be provided near the opening 101 a of the case 101 .

Hereinafter, the support portion 74 provided on the insertion guide member 70 will be described in detail. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the insertion guide member 70 . FIG. 10 is a plan view of the insertion guide member 70 . 11 shows the outer circumference of the fragrance generating article 110, the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50, and the support portion of the insertion guide member 70 in a state that is not pressed when viewed from the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50. 74 schema diagram of the relationship.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 , the insertion guide member 70 has: a cylindrical body portion 71 having a through hole 70a; a tube expansion portion 72 that expands in diameter toward the opening 101a side of the housing 101; a claw 73 that engages with the housing; And the four supporting parts 74 provided on the expanding part 72 . Also, in FIG. 11 , the outer circumference of the flavor generating article 110 in a state not being pressed is shown by a dotted line, and the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 is shown by a solid line. Moreover, the heating part 40 is arrange|positioned on the outer surface of the contact part 62 (refer FIG. 6). Here, from the longitudinal direction of the chamber 50 When viewed (in the Z-axis direction), the heating region 41 of the heating unit 40 is demarcated by the outer surface of the contact part 62 and the outer circumference of the flavor generating article 110 in a non-pressed state.

As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 , the supporting portion 74 is a convex surface (corresponding to an example of a protrusion) facing the fragrance generating article. Here, the support portion 74 has a hemispherical shape, but the shape of the support portion 74 is not limited thereto, and any shape can be used as long as it can support the fragrance generating article 110 . In addition, the support portion 74 may be formed by a metal mold, may be formed by extrusion molding, and may be formed by any method. Moreover, the support part 74 and the insertion guide member 70 may be integrally formed, and the support part 74 may be provided in the insertion guide member 70 separately. When the support portion 74 is integrally formed with the insertion guide member 70, the support portion 74 may be made of resin. In addition, when the support portion 74 is provided separately on the insertion guide member 70, the support portion 74 is not particularly limited, but may be formed of metal (for example, stainless steel).

Furthermore, the supporting portion 74 is provided on the expanded pipe portion 72 of the insertion guide member 70 . Thus, by providing the supporting portion 74 at the end of the insertion guide member 70 opposite to the chamber 50, the fulcrum of the vibration of the fragrance generating article 110 can be moved to the side of the through hole 70a of the insertion guide member 70 to the maximum extent. Therefore, even in the case where stress is applied to the fragrance-generating article 110 , the vibration of the fragrance-generating article 110 can be suppressed to prevent the fragrance-generating article 110 from running out of the chamber 50 . In addition, the supporting portion does not necessarily have to be provided on the expanded pipe portion 72 of the insertion guide member 70, and it may be provided on the side of the through hole 70a of the insertion guide member 70 than the end portion of the contact portion 62 on the insertion guide member 70 side. The vibration of the fragrance generating article 110 can be suppressed by moving the fulcrum of the vibration of the fragrance generating article 110 to the side of the through hole 70 a of the insertion guide member 70 .

Moreover, the support portion 74 is provided near a portion corresponding to the heating region 41 of the heating portion 40 (see FIG. 6 ) when viewed from the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50 . By providing the supporting part 74 near the part corresponding to the heating area 41 of the heating part 40, the fragrance generating article 110 can be fully heated, and even When there is stress acting on the fragrance-generating article 110 , the vibration in the X-axis direction of the fragrance-generating article 110 can also be suppressed to prevent the fragrance-generating article 110 from running out of the chamber 50 .

In addition, the support part is not limited to the position and number shown in FIGS. 12 shows the outer circumference of the fragrance generating article 110, the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50, and the support portion of the insertion guide member 70 in a non-pressed state when viewed from the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50. 74 other schema diagrams of the relationship. As shown in FIG. 12 , two support portions 74 are provided on the insertion guide member 70 at positions corresponding to the heating region 41 of the heating portion 40 . Even in this case, when a stress acts on the fragrance generating article 110 , the vibration in the X-axis direction of the fragrance generating article 110 can be suppressed, and the fragrance generating article 110 can be prevented from running out of the chamber 50 . Furthermore, the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 is not limited to the shape shown in FIG. 11 . Even if the shape of the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 is another shape such as a triangle or a square, the vibration of the fragrance generating article 110 can be suppressed by setting the supporting part at or near the heating area corresponding to the heating part, so as to prevent the fragrance Produced item 110 escapes from chamber 50 .

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 11 , the support portion 74 is provided at a position corresponding to the outer circumference (dotted line) of the flavor generating article 110 in a state not being pressed when viewed from the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50. Four points of intersections with the inner peripheral surface (solid line) of the chamber 50 . In this way, by providing a plurality of supporting parts 74 at positions corresponding to the above-mentioned intersections when viewed from the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50, even when stress acts on the fragrance generating article 110 from a plurality of directions, Vibration of the aroma-generating article 110 may also be suppressed to prevent the aroma-generating article 110 from escaping from the chamber 50 . That is, by providing the supporting parts 74 at the four positions corresponding to the above-mentioned intersections, not only the vibration generated in the X-axis direction of the fragrance-generating article 110, but also the vibration generated in the Y-axis direction of the fragrance-generating article 110 can be achieved. Vibration of the fragrance generating article 110 can be suppressed by a small amount of support portion 74 .

At this time, it is preferable that the apex of the support portion 74 is provided such that a part thereof coincides with the above-mentioned intersecting portion when viewed from the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50 . In addition, the apex of the support portion 74 is a portion where the support portion 74 protrudes most when viewed from the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50 . In this way, when viewed from the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50, the support portion 74, that is, the apex of the convex surface is arranged so that a part of it coincides with the above-mentioned intersection portion, and the stored fragrance generating article 110 will Since it is in contact with the convex surface, even if a stress acts on the fragrance generating article 110 , the vibration of the fragrance generating article 110 can be further suppressed, and the fragrance generating article 110 can be prevented from running out of the chamber 50 . Furthermore, the center _C1 of the fragrance generating article 110 inscribed on the apex of each supporting portion 74 shown in FIG. ₁₀ is preferably substantially coincident with the center C2 of the chamber 50 shown in FIG. 11 . In addition, even if the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 has a shape other than the shape shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 11 , it is preferable to provide a supporting portion so as to be in contact with the stored flavor generating article 110 .

In addition, at this time, it is preferable that the four support portions 74 are substantially provided on the same plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50 . In this way, by disposing the plurality of supporting parts 74 on the same plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50, the fragrance generating article 110 can be stably supported by the supporting parts 74. In addition, the plurality of support portions may not necessarily be provided on the same plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50, but may be provided on different planes from each other. FIG. 13 is a sectional view of the insertion guide member 70 . In FIG. 13 , a plurality of support portions 74 are provided on mutually different planes perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50 . Even in this case, the vibration of the fragrance generating article 110 can be suppressed by the plurality of supporting parts, and the fragrance generating article 110 can be prevented from running out of the chamber 50 .

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and can be implemented in various ways within the scope of the patent application and the technical ideas recorded in the specification and drawings. out of shape. In addition, any shape or material that is not directly described in the description and drawings is also within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention as long as it can exert the function and effect of the present invention.

For example, the aroma inhaler 100 of this embodiment has a so-called counterflow air flow path in which the air flowing in from the opening 52 of the chamber 50 is supplied to the end surface of the aroma generating article 110, but it is not limited thereto, and An air flow path of a so-called bottom flow type in which air is supplied into the chamber 50 from the bottom 56 of the chamber 50 may be provided. In addition, the heating element 42 is not limited to a resistance heating type, but may be an induction heating type. In this case, the heating element 42 may heat the chamber 50 through induction heating. Moreover, in the case that the fragrance generating article 110 has a susceptor, the heating element 42 can heat the susceptor of the fragrance generating article 110 through induction heating. In addition, the structure in which the heating element 42 is arranged around the chamber 50 to heat the aroma generating article 110 in the chamber 50 has been described above, but the method of raising the temperature of the aroma generating article 110 in the chamber 50 can also be directly heated. The element 42 is in contact with the fragrance-generating article 110 , or the substances in the fragrance-generating article 110 vibrate to generate frictional heat.

41: heating part

50: chamber

62: contact part

70: Insert guide member

74: Support Department

110: Fragrance producing items

C ₂ : Center of chamber

Claims (12)

A scent inhaler comprising: The storage part has a first opening formed at one end, accommodates at least a part of the aroma generating article through the first opening, and includes: pushing a part of the stored fragrance generating article along the axial direction of the receiving part The contact part, and the separation part separated from the aforementioned fragrance generating article contained therein; The second opening is provided corresponding to the aforementioned first opening for insertion of the aforementioned fragrance generating article; and The supporting portion is provided between an insertion-side end of the flavor generating article pressed by the contact portion and the second opening, and supports the flavor generating article. The fragrance inhaler as described in Claim 1, It also includes: a heating unit disposed on the outer surface of the contact portion and heating the aroma generating article accommodated in the storage portion; wherein, The support portion is provided at or near a portion corresponding to a heating region of the heating portion when viewed from the axial direction of the housing portion. The fragrance inhaler as claimed in item 2, wherein, The contact portion and the separation portion constitute a non-circular inner peripheral surface of the housing portion in a section perpendicular to the axial direction of the housing portion, A plurality of the support portions are provided at positions corresponding to intersections between the outer circumference of the flavor generating article in an unpressed state and the inner peripheral surface of the storage portion in a cross section perpendicular to the axial direction of the storage portion. The fragrance inhaler as claimed in item 3, wherein, The aforementioned supporting portion is a protrusion facing the aforementioned fragrance generating article, A part of the apex of the protrusion coincides with the crossing portion when viewed from the axial direction of the housing portion. The fragrance inhaler as claimed in item 3, wherein, The plurality of said supporting parts are provided on the same plane orthogonal to the axial direction of said accommodating part. The fragrance inhaler as described in any one of Claims 1 to 5, It also includes: a guide part provided on the first opening side of the storage part for guiding the aroma generating article to the storage part; wherein, The second opening is an opening of the guide portion, The support portion is provided on the guide portion. The fragrance inhaler as claimed in item 6, wherein, The support portion is provided at an end portion of the guide portion opposite to the receiving portion. A smoking system comprising a scent inhaler and a scent generating article, The aforementioned fragrance inhaler has: The storage part has a first opening formed at one end, accommodates at least a part of the aroma generating article through the first opening, and includes: pushing a part of the stored fragrance generating article along the axial direction of the receiving part The contact part, and the separation part separated from the aforementioned fragrance generating article contained therein; The second opening is provided corresponding to the aforementioned first opening for insertion of the aforementioned fragrance generating article; and The supporting portion is provided between an insertion-side end of the flavor generating article pressed by the contact portion and the second opening, and supports the flavor generating article. The smoking system as described in Claim 8, It also includes: a heating unit disposed on the outer surface of the contact portion and heating the aroma generating article accommodated in the storage portion; wherein, The support portion is provided at or near a portion corresponding to a heating region of the heating portion when viewed from the axial direction of the housing portion. The smoking system as claimed in item 9, wherein, The contact portion and the separation portion constitute a non-circular inner peripheral surface of the housing portion in a section perpendicular to the axial direction of the housing portion, A plurality of the support portions are provided at positions corresponding to intersections between the outer circumference of the flavor generating article in an unpressed state and the inner peripheral surface of the storage portion in a cross section perpendicular to the axial direction of the storage portion. The smoking system as claimed in claim 10, wherein, The aforementioned supporting portion is a protrusion facing the aforementioned fragrance generating article, A part of the apex of the protrusion coincides with the crossing part when viewed from the axial direction of the receiving part. The smoking system as claimed in claim 10 or 11, wherein, The plurality of said supporting parts are provided on the same plane orthogonal to the axial direction of said accommodating part.

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