TW202241285A - Flavor aspirator and smoking system - Google Patents

Abstract

The subject of the present invention is that detaching from a chamber of a flavor generation article can be avoided even when the flavor generation article is subjected to a stress. The flavor aspirator of the present invention has a reception part, a heating part and a clamping part. One end of the reception part is formed as an opening, and at least a portion of the flavor generation article is receipted by the reception part through the opening. The reception part includes a contact part and a separation part, wherein the contact part pushes a portion of the receipted flavor generating article along the axial direction of the reception part, and the separation part is separated from the receipted flavor generation article. The heating part is arranged along the axis direction of the reception part and heats the flavor generating article receipted in the reception part. The clamping part clamps the flavor generating article receipted in the reception part. Further, the reception part has: a heating area, overlapping with the heating part, at a cross section orthogonal to the axial direction of the reception part; and a non-heating zone other than the heating area. The clamping part is disposed on the above-mentioned contact part and located at the heating zone.

Description

Aroma inhaler and smoking system

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

Conventionally, there is known a fragrance inhaler for inhaling a fragrance or the like without burning a material. Such a flavor inhaler includes, for example, a chamber having a non-circular shape in which an inserted flavor generating article is compressed and held (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

[Prior Art Literature]

[Patent Document]

Patent Document 1: Specification of Chinese New Patent No. 205052881

However, in the aroma inhaler described in Patent Document 1, the chamber compresses and holds the inserted aroma-generating article, thereby preventing the aroma-generating article from falling off. , there is a concern that the fragrance producing article will escape from the chamber.

The present invention was made to solve at least part of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to obtain a fragrance inhaler that prevents the fragrance generating article from detaching from the chamber even when stress is applied to the fragrance generating article.

A first aspect of the present invention provides a scent inhaler. The scent inhaler is provided with: a receiving part which forms an opening at one end and accommodates at least a part of the fragrance generating article through the opening, the receiving part includes a contact part and a separation part, the contact part is along the axial direction of the receiving part Pushing a part of the stored aroma generating article, the separating part is separated from the stored aroma generating article; the heating part is arranged along the axial direction of the containing part, and heats the aroma generating article stored in the containing part and a clamping portion for clamping the fragrance-generating article stored in the storage portion; wherein, the storage portion has, in a section perpendicular to the axial direction of the storage portion: a heating area overlapping with the heating portion and a heating area other than the heating area; Non-heating area; the clamping part is arranged on the contact part and located in the heating area.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a clamping portion is provided at the contact portion that pushes the fragrance generating article accommodated in the storage portion, and is a heating region overlapping with the heating portion in a section perpendicular to the axial direction of the storage portion, Thereby, the fragrance generating article can be compressed and held in the receiving part, and the fragrance generating article can be clamped by the clamping part in the receiving part. Therefore, even if stress acts on the fragrance-generating article, it is possible to prevent the fragrance-generating article from falling out of the accommodating portion. In addition, the holding portion can hold the hardened region of the aroma generating article by heating, so that the aroma generating article can be firmly held.

The second aspect of the present invention is based on the first aspect, wherein the clamping portion is a protrusion that protrudes from the inner peripheral surface of the receiving portion and pushes the fragrance generating article.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the clamping portion is formed by protruding from the inner peripheral surface of the storage part and pushing the fragrance-generating article, so that the fragrance-generating article can be pushed and held in the storage part, and the Fragrance produces damage to the outer surface of the article.

The third aspect of the present invention is based on the second aspect, and the protrusions are dot-shaped.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the clamping portion is constituted by dot-shaped protrusions, whereby the fragrance-generating article can be pushed and clamped in the receiving portion with a simple structure.

In the fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect, the contact portion is a plane, and the protrusion is provided at a position that does not overlap with the central axis of the receiving portion when viewed from a plane parallel to the contact portion.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the protrusion is provided at a position that does not overlap with the central axis of the receiving part when viewed from a plane parallel to the contact part, thereby suppressing the separation part side of the fragrance-generating article using the protrusion as a fulcrum. shake.

In a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, the protrusion extends along the axial direction of the accommodating portion.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the holding portion is constituted by a protrusion extending along the axial direction of the holding portion, whereby the fragrance generating article can be stably held in the holding portion.

In a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, the protrusion extends in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the housing portion.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the holding portion is constituted by a protrusion extending in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the housing portion, thereby suppressing the swing of the fragrance generating article toward the separating portion.

In a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, the protrusion extends in a direction inclined with respect to the axial direction of the housing portion and a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the housing portion.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the clamping portion is formed by a protrusion extending in a direction inclined relative to the axial direction of the housing portion and a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the housing portion, so that the holding portion can be stabilized in the housing portion. The aroma generating article can be clamped, and the shaking of the aroma generating article to the side of the separation part can also be suppressed.

In the eighth form of the present invention, in the seventh form, the contact portion is a pair of planes facing each other; the protrusions are arranged on each side of the pair of planes; The ends on the opposite sides of the opening are overlapped when viewed from a plane parallel to the contact portion, and the ends on the opening side of the protrusions provided on each side of the pair of planes are viewed from a plane parallel to the contact portion. Viewed as extending in directions away from each other.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, it is constituted that when the protrusions provided on each surface of a pair of planes are viewed from a plane parallel to the contact portion, the ends on the side opposite to the opening overlap each other, and the protrusions on the side of the opening overlap each other. The end parts extend in the direction of separation from each other, thereby, when the fragrance-generating article is inserted, the user can have a sense of resistance, and the insertion feeling of the fragrance-generating article can be improved.

In a ninth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the second to eighth aspects, the protrusion is formed by embossing; at least a part of the protrusion is exposed from the heating area toward the opening.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, at least a part of the protrusion formed by embossing is exposed toward the opening side from the heating region, thereby releasing the heated air between the heating portion and the protrusion, so that Suppresses peeling of the heating part.

In the tenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to ninth aspects, the heating part has: a heating element that generates heat; and an insulating base that supports the heating element; The heating element and the insulating matrix are formed in the heating area: a heating area and a non-heating area, The heating area is equipped with a heating element, the non-heating area is adjacent to the opening side of the heating area, and is not equipped with a heating element; the clamping part is arranged in the non-heating area.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the clamping part is provided in the non-heating area where no heating element is disposed in the heating area, thereby uniformly heating the fragrance generating article.

The eleventh aspect of the present invention is any one of the first to tenth aspects, and further includes a supporting part that supports the fragrance generating article accommodated in the storage part; the supporting part is Set in the separation part and located in the heating area.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, a clamping portion is provided in the separation portion separated from the aroma generating article accommodated in the accommodating portion and in a heating area overlapping with the heating portion in a section perpendicular to the axial direction of the accommodating portion, Thereby, the shaking of the fragrance-generating article toward the separation side can be suppressed.

In a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the eleventh aspect, the supporting portion is a protrusion formed by embossing; at least a part of the supporting portion is exposed toward the opening side from the heating region.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, at least a part of the clamping portion of the protrusion formed by embossing is exposed from the heating region toward the opening side, thereby releasing the passage between the heating portion and the protrusion. Heated air prevents peeling of the heated part.

In the thirteenth form of the present invention, in the eleventh form or the twelfth form, the clamping part comprises a pair of first protrusions arranged along the first direction; the support part comprises a pair of first protrusions arranged along the second direction A pair of second protrusions arranged; the first direction and the second direction intersect with each other.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the clamping portion includes a pair of first protrusions arranged in the first direction, the supporting portion includes a pair of second protrusions arranged in the second direction, and the first The first direction and the second direction intersect with each other, so that the fragrance-generating article can be stably held in the accommodating portion, and the shaking of the fragrance-generating article toward the side of the separating portion can be suppressed.

In a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the thirteenth aspect, the first direction is a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the housing portion; the second direction is a direction along the axial direction of the housing portion.

According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the first protrusions are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the housing portion, so that when viewed in the insertion direction of the aroma generating article, the distance between the aroma generating article and the first protrusions can be enlarged and ensured. contact area and obtain higher contact resistance. Moreover, the second protrusions are arranged along the axial direction of the accommodating part, so that when the fragrance generating article is deformed in the accommodating part, the second protrusion can be used to support the most protruding part, so that the fragrance generating article can be clamped more firmly. Inside Containment.

In the fifteenth form of the present invention, in the thirteenth form or the fourteenth form, the size of the first protrusion is smaller than the size of the second protrusion.

According to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the second protrusion is formed larger, so that when the fragrance generating article is deformed in the accommodating portion, the second protrusion will bite deeper into the fragrance generating article, so that the fragrance can be more firmly released. The resulting item is clamped within the containment.

The sixteenth form of the present invention is any one of the thirteenth form to the fifteenth form, one of the pair of second protrusions is arranged in the heating area of the heating area, and one of the pair of second protrusions The other side of the two protrusions is arranged in the non-heating area of the heating area.

According to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the other of the pair of second protrusions is provided in the non-heat-generating region adjacent to the opening side of the heat-generating region, thereby sandwiching the heated and hardened region of the fragrance generating article. And both sides of the relatively elastic soft region, so the fragrance generating article can be more firmly clamped in the receiving part.

In the seventeenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the thirteenth to sixteenth aspects, one side and the other side of the pair of second protrusions are connected to each other by embossing. Forming; at least a part of the pair of second protrusions is exposed toward the opening side from the heating area.

According to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention, at least a part of a pair of second protrusions formed by connecting each other by embossing is exposed toward the opening side from the heating region, whereby the heating part and the first protrusion can be released. The heated air between the two protrusions can suppress the peeling of the heated part.

An eighteenth aspect of the present invention provides a smoking system. The smoking system is provided with a scent inhaler and a scent generating article; the scent inhaler is equipped with: a receiving part, an opening is formed at one end, and at least a part of the scent generating item is accommodated through the opening, the receiving part includes a contact part and a The separation part, the contact part pushes a part of the stored fragrance generating article along the axial direction of the containing part, and the separating part is separated from the stored fragrance generating article; the heating part is located along the axial direction of the containing part disposing, and heating the fragrance generating article accommodated in the containing portion; and the clamping portion clamps the fragrance generating article accommodated in the containing portion; wherein, the containing portion is in a section perpendicular to the axial direction of the containing portion It has: a heating area overlapping with the heating part and a non-heating area other than the heating area; the flavor generating article has: a filling part filled with smokable materials; and a hollow cylindrical part arranged continuously with the filling part; The holding part is arranged on the contact part and is located in the heating area, and is also located near the boundary between the filling part and the cylindrical part.

According to the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, the heating area overlaps with the heating part in the cross section perpendicular to the axial direction of the receiving part, and is the filling part. A clamping part is provided near the border of the cylindrical part, whereby the fragrance-generating article can be compressed and held in the storage part, and the fragrance-generating article can be clamped by the clamping part in the storage part, and the separation of the fragrance-generating article can be suppressed. Damage to the outer surface.

10: Loading part

20: Power supply department

21: Power

30: atomization department

34: Guide member

34a: through hole

36: Bottom member

37: The first holding department

38: The second holding part

40: heating part

40A: heating area

40B: Non-heating area

42: Heating element

44: Electrical insulation member

48: electrode

50: chamber

50A: heating area

50B: Non-heated area

51,51A~51E: Boss

52: opening

52a: flange part

54: Non-maintenance department

56: bottom

56a: hole

58: First Guidance Department

58a: Tapered surface

60: side wall

62: contact part

62a: inner surface

62b: Outer surface

66: Separation Department

66a: inner surface

66b: Outer surface

67: Gap

100: Fragrance inhaler

101: shell

102: slide cover

103: switch department

104: terminal

110: Fragrance producing items

111: filling part

112: The first roll of paper

113: The second roll of paper

114: cylindrical member

115: Filtration department

116:Hollow filter part

117: lip remover

Fig. 1A is a schematic front view of a flavor inhaler according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 1B is a schematic top view of a flavor inhaler according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 1C is a schematic bottom view of the fragrance inhaler of the first embodiment of the present invention.

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

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

FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the chamber of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the chamber and the heating part viewed from the arrow direction 4B-4B shown in FIG. 4A .

FIG. 4C is a cross-sectional view of the chamber and the heating part viewed from the arrow direction 4C-4C shown in FIG. 4A.

Fig. 5A is a cross-sectional view of the chamber viewed from the arrow direction 5A-5A shown in Fig. 4B.

FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of the chamber viewed from the arrow direction 5B-5B shown in FIG. 4B.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a chamber and a heating unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of Fig. 5B in a state where the fragrance generating article is arranged at a desired position in the chamber according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a sectional view showing another chamber and a heating part together in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the chamber shown in FIG. 8 .

Fig. 10 is a sectional view showing another chamber and a heating part together in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the chamber shown in FIG. 10 .

Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing another chamber and a heating part in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the chamber shown in FIG. 12 .

Fig. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing another chamber and a heating part in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the chamber shown in FIG. 14 .

Fig. 16 is another cross-sectional view of the chamber and the heating part viewed from the arrow direction 4B-4B shown in Fig. 4A.

Fig. 17 is a perspective view of the chamber of the second embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 18 is a cross-sectional view of the chamber shown in Fig. 17 .

Fig. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the chamber and the heating part viewed from the arrow direction 19-19 shown in Fig. 17 .

FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the chamber and the heating part viewed from the arrow direction 20 - 20 shown in FIG. 17 .

Fig. 21 is a cross-sectional view of the chamber viewed from the arrow direction 21-21 shown in Fig. 20 .

Fig. 22 is another cross-sectional view of the chamber and the heating part viewed from the arrow direction 19-19 shown in Fig. 17 .

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the drawings to be described below, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same or corresponding constituent elements, and overlapping descriptions are omitted. In addition, in each embodiment of the present invention, the boss (boss) portion is formed by embossing (emboss) processing as an example for description.

First implementation type:

FIG. 1A is a schematic front view of a flavor inhaler 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a schematic top view of a flavor inhaler 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1C is a schematic bottom view of the aroma inhaler 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the drawings described in this specification, for the convenience of description, the X-Y-Z rectangular coordinate system may be indicated. In this coordinate system, the Z-axis is directed vertically upward, the X-Y plane is configured to cut the aroma inhaler 100 along the horizontal direction, and the Y-axis is configured to extend from the front to the inner surface of the aroma inhaler 100 . The Z axis can also be referred to as the insertion direction of the fragrance generating article accommodated in the chamber 50 of the nebulizer 30 described later, or the axial direction of the chamber 50 . In addition, the X-axis is a direction perpendicular to the Y-axis and the Z-axis.

The flavor inhaler 100 of the present embodiment is configured such that, for example, a stick-shaped flavor generating article having a flavor source including a mist (aerosol; also called an aerosol) source is heated, thereby generating a mist containing a flavor. .

As shown in FIG. 1A to FIG. 1C , the aroma inhaler 100 has: a housing 101 , a sliding cover 102 and a switching part 103 . The shell 101 is the outermost shell of the aroma inhaler 100 and has a size that can be accommodated in a user's hand. When the user uses the fragrance inhaler 100 , he can hold the fragrance inhaler 100 with his hand and inhale the mist. The housing 101 can be constructed by assembling a plurality of components. The casing 101 can be formed of metal such as aluminum, for example. In addition, the housing 101 can also be made of resin, such as polycarbonate (PC), ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene; acrylic A member formed of nitrile butadiene styrene) resin, PEEK (polyether ether ketone), or a polymer alloy containing multiple types of polymers.

The casing 101 has an opening (not shown) for receiving fragrance-generating articles, and the sliding cover 102 is slidably mounted on the casing 101 to close the opening. Specifically, the slide cover 102 is configured to be movable along the outer surface of the housing 101 between the closed position (position shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B ) that locks the opening of the housing 101 and the open position that opens the above-mentioned opening. . For example, the user can move the sliding cover 102 between the closed position and the open position by manually operating the sliding cover 102 . Thereby, the sliding cover 102 can allow or limit the entry and exit of the aroma generating article to the interior of the aroma inhaler 100 .

The switching part 103 is used for switching the operation of the aroma inhaler 100 on (ON) and off (OFF). For example, in the state where the user inserts the fragrance-generating article into the fragrance inhaler 100, by operating the switching part 103, power can be supplied from a power supply not shown to a heating part not shown to generate a fragrance. Items are heated without burning. 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 can be pressed indirectly by pressing the switching portion 103 on the surface of the housing 101 . This embodiment describes an example in which the switch of the switching unit 103 is located inside the casing 101 .

The terminal 104 may be an interface for connecting the aroma inhaler 100 with, for example, a USB or the like to an external power source. When the power source included in the scent inhaler 100 is a rechargeable battery, the power source can be charged by connecting the external power source to the terminal 104 and passing the current of the external power source to the power source. In addition, the aroma inhaler 100 can also be configured such that a data transmission cable is connected to the terminal 104, whereby data related to the operation of the aroma inhaler 100 can be transmitted to an external device.

Next, the flavor generating article used in the flavor inhaler 100 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a schematic side cross-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 filling portion 111 filled with smokeables, a hollow cylindrical member 114 (corresponding to an example of the cylindrical portion) provided continuously with the filling portion 111 , a hollow The filter unit 116 and the filter unit 115 .

The filling part 111 is wrapped by the first roll paper 112 . The cylindrical member 114 , the hollow filter unit 116 and the filter unit 115 are wrapped by a second roll paper 113 different from the first roll paper 112 . The second paper roll 113 is also wound with a part of the first paper roll 112 for wrapping the filling part 111 . Thereby, the cylindrical member 114 , the hollow filter part 116 , and the filter part 115 are connected to the filling part 111 . However, the second paper roll 113 can also be omitted, and the first paper roll 112 can be used to connect the cylindrical member 114 , the hollow filter part 116 , and the filter part 115 with the filling part 111 . A lip remover 117 for easily separating the user's lips from the second roll paper 113 is coated on the outer surface near the end of the second roll paper 113 on the side of the filter unit 115 . The portion of the fragrance generating article 110 coated with the lip remover 117 functions as a mouthpiece for the fragrance generating article 110 .

The filling part 111 may include a flavor source such as tobacco and a mist source. In addition, the first roll paper 112 of the roll filling portion 111 may be an air-permeable sheet member. The cylindrical member 114 may be a paper tube or a hollow filter. In the illustrated example, the fragrance generating article 110 is provided with a filling part 111, a cylindrical member 114, a hollow filter part 116, and a filter part 115, but the configuration 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 arranged adjacent to each other.

Next, the internal structure of the flavor inhaler 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the aroma inhaler 100 viewed from the arrow direction 3-3 shown in FIG. 1B. As shown in Figure 3, the inner side of the housing 101 of the aroma inhaler 100 is provided with a loading unit 10, and the loading unit 10 is used to place the power supply unit 20 and/or atomizing unit 30 and other stored objects described later. By. The mounting part 10 is made of, for example, resin, especially polycarbonate (PC), ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) resin, PEEK (polyether ether ketone), or a polymer alloy containing multiple types of polymers. to form. In addition, the mounting portion 10 may include, for example, a portion formed of metal such as aluminum. Here, from the viewpoint of heat resistance, workability, and strength, polycarbonate is preferable for the mounting portion 10 . The inner space of the loading unit 10 is provided with a power supply unit 20 and an atomizing unit 30 . In addition, after the fragrance inhaler 100 is assembled, the power supply unit 20 and the atomizing unit 30 cannot be replaced. In addition, the housing 101 and the loading unit 10 may be collectively referred to as a casing.

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 atomizing unit 30 to properly heat the fragrance generating article 110 .

As shown in the figure, the atomizing part 30 has: a chamber 50 (corresponding to an example of a housing part) extending along the insertion direction (Z-axis direction) of the fragrance generating article 110; The heating part 40 arranged in the axial direction) and covers a part of the chamber 50; the heat insulating part 32; and the substantially cylindrical insertion guide member 34. The chamber 50 is configured to accommodate the fragrance generating article 110 . The inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 is provided with a boss portion 51 (corresponding to an example of a holding portion and a protrusion), and the boss portion 51 holds the stored fragrance generating article 110 . Details of the boss portion 51 will be described later.

The heating unit 40 is configured to be in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the contact chamber 50 , and heats the fragrance generating article 110 housed in the chamber 50 . As shown, the bottom of the chamber 50 can also be A bottom member 36 is provided. 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 can define a space for supplying air to the surface against which the fragrance generating article 110 abuts. Bottom member 36 is made of resin, for example, polycarbonate (PC), ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) resin, PEEK (polyether ether ketone), or a polymer alloy containing multiple types of polymers. formed, or may be formed from metals such as aluminum. Moreover, in order to suppress heat conduction to the heat insulation part 32 etc., it is preferable to form the bottom member 36 with the material with low thermal conductivity.

The heat insulating portion 32 has a substantially cylindrical shape as a whole, and is disposed so as to cover the chamber 50 . The heat insulating portion 32 may also include, for example, an aerogel sheet. The insertion guide member 34 is disposed between the housing 101 and the cavity 50 . When the insertion guide member 34 is inserted into the housing from the opening of the housing 101, the claw portion engages with the frame so that it cannot be pulled out of the housing. The insertion guide member 34 is, for example, made of resin, especially polycarbonate (PC), ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) resin, PEEK (polyether ether ketone), or a polymer alloy containing a plurality of types of polymers. Wait to form. In addition, the insertion guide member 34 may be formed of metal, glass, ceramics, or the like. In addition, from the viewpoint of heat resistance, it is preferable that the insertion guide member 34 is PEEK. The insertion guide member 34 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 34a of the insertion guide member 34, thereby guiding the aroma generating article 110. The insertion of the chamber 50. The slide cover 102 is configured to expose the through hole 34a of the insertion guide member 34 to the outside when the slide cover 102 is in the open position, and to cover the insertion guide member 34 in the axial direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50. at least part of . In FIG. 3 , a state in which the slide cover 102 is closed so as to cover the entire through hole 34 a of the insertion guide member 34 is shown by a two-dot chain line.

The aroma inhaler 100 further has a first holding portion 37 and a second holding portion 38 , and the first holding portion 37 and the second holding portion 38 support both ends of the chamber 50 and the heat insulating portion 32 . The first holding portion 37 is configured to support the end portion of the chamber 50 and the heat insulating portion 32 on the negative side of the Z-axis. The second holding portion 38 is configured to support the end portion of the chamber 50 and the heat insulating portion 32 on the side of the sliding cover 102 (the side in the positive direction of the Z-axis).

Next, the structure of the chamber 50 will be described. FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the chamber 50 of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the chamber 50 and the heating part 40 viewed from the arrow direction 4B-4B shown in FIG. 4A . FIG. 4C is a cross-sectional view of the chamber 50 and the heating part 40 viewed from the arrow direction 4C-4C shown in FIG. 4A . FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of the chamber 50 viewed from the arrow direction 5A-5A shown in FIG. 4B. FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of the chamber 50 viewed from the arrow direction 5B-5B shown in FIG. 4B. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the chamber 50 and the heating unit 40 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B and FIG. 4C, the chamber 50 may have a cylindrical shape, and the cylindrical shape includes: an opening 52 for inserting the fragrance generating article 110, and a cylindrical side wall portion for accommodating the fragrance generating article 110. 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 on the opposite side of the bottom 56 is an opening toward the case 101 . The chamber 50 has heat resistance and is preferably formed of a material with a low thermal expansion rate, for example, it can be formed of stainless steel or the like. In addition, the cavity 50 may be formed of resin such as PEEK, glass, ceramics, etc. other than metal. In this way, the fragrance generating article 110 can be effectively heated by the chamber 50 . In addition, the chamber 50 is not limited to a cylindrical shape, and may have a cup shape.

As shown in FIG. 4B , FIG. 4C 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 will contact or push a part of the fragrance generating article 110 along the axial direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50, and the separating portion 66 Will be 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 so-called "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 separation part 66 has an inner surface 66a and an outer surface 66b. As shown in FIG. 6 , the heating part 40 is arranged on the outer surface 62 b of the contact part 62 . It is preferable that the heating part 40 is disposed on the outer surface 62b of the contact part 62 without a gap. In addition, the heating unit 40 may also include an adhesive layer. In this case, it is preferable that the heating part 40 including the adhesive layer is disposed on the outer surface 62b of the contact part 62 without gaps.

As shown in FIGS. 4A and 5B , the outer surface 62 b of the contact portion 62 is a plane. By making the outer surface 62b of the contact portion 62 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. In addition, 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 peripheral direction of the chamber 50 , and the two contact portions 62 are opposite to each other in parallel. It is preferable that at least a part of the distance between the inner surfaces 62 a of the two contact parts 62 is smaller than the width of the part disposed between the contact parts 62 of the fragrance generating article 110 inserted into the chamber 50 .

As shown in FIG. 4C and FIG. 5B , the inner surface 66 a of the separating portion 66 may have an arc-shaped cross-section as a whole in a cross-section perpendicular to the axial direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50 . In addition, the separating portion 66 is disposed adjacent to the contact portion 62 in the peripheral 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 axial direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50 .

As shown in FIG. 4B and FIG. 4C , the chamber 50 may have a hole 56 a at its bottom 56 , 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 an adhesive or the like. In addition, the adhesive agent interposed between the bottom member 36 and the bottom portion 56 may be made of a resin material such as epoxy resin. In addition, inorganic adhesives such as cement and welding may also be used. The bottom member 36 provided on the bottom 56 supports a part of the fragrance generating article 110 inserted into the cavity 50 in such a manner that at least a part of the end surface of the fragrance generating article 110 is exposed. In addition, the bottom portion 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 a gap 67 (see FIG. 7 ) described later. Here, in the internal space of the chamber 50, a heated region 50A belonging to a region along the Z-axis direction and a non-heated region 50B other than the heated region 50A are formed, and the heated region 50A is aligned with the axial direction of the chamber 50 ( The area overlapping the heating unit 40 in the cross section perpendicular to the Z-axis direction) is the area corresponding to the location where the heating unit 40 is disposed.

As shown in FIG. 4A , FIG. 4B and FIG. 5A , it is preferable that the chamber 50 has a cylindrical non-holding portion 54 between the opening 52 and the side wall portion 60 . In a state where the fragrance generating article 110 is positioned at a desired position in the chamber 50 , a gap may be formed between the non-holding portion 54 and the fragrance generating article 110 . In addition, as shown in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, it is preferable that the chamber 50 has a first guide portion 58, and the first guide portion 58 is provided with a gap between the inner surface of the non-holding portion 54 and the contact portion 62. The inclined surface 58a of the inner surface 62a.

As shown in FIG. 6 , the heating unit 40 has a heating element 42 . The heating element 42 may be, for example, a heating resistor (corresponding to an example of a heating element). The heating element 42 is preferably configured to heat the contact portion 62 without contacting the separation portion 66 of the chamber 50 . In other words, it is preferable that the heating element 42 is only disposed on the outer surface of the contact portion 62 . The heating element 42 may also have different heating capacities between the portion that heats the separation portion 66 of the chamber 50 and the portion that heats the contact portion 62 . Specifically, the heating element 42 may be configured to heat the contact portion 62 to a higher temperature than the separation portion 66 . For example, the arrangement density of the heating resistors of the heating element 42 in the contact portion 62 and the separation portion 66 can be adjusted. In addition, the heating element 42 may have substantially the same heating capability over the entire circumference of the chamber 50 and may be wound around the outer periphery of the chamber 50 . As shown in FIG. 6 , the heating unit 40 preferably has not only the heating element 42 but also an electrically insulating member 44 (corresponding to an example of a base) made of resin or the like covering at least one surface 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 fragrance generating article 110 is arranged at a desired position in the chamber 50 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 7 , the boss portion 51 shown in FIG. 5A is shown by phantom lines. 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 pressed against the contact portion 62 of the chamber 50 . On the other hand, a gap 67 is formed between the fragrance generating article 110 and the separation part 66 . The void 67 can communicate with the opening 52 of the chamber 50 and the end surface of the aroma-generating article 110 positioned within the chamber 50 . Thereby, 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 flavor generating article 110 and the separation part 66 .

Here, the fragrance generating article 110 inserted into the chamber 50 is compressed and held by the push of the contact portion 62 of the chamber 50, but when unintended stress acts on the fragrance generating article 110, there will be Circumstances in which the aroma-generating article 110 falls out of the chamber 50 . In addition, due to the stress acting on the fragrance generating article 110, the fragrance generating article 110 may be shaken toward the separating portion 66 side.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4B, FIG. 4C, FIG. 5A, and FIG. It is pressed and sandwiched by the outer peripheral surface of the flavor generating article 110 accommodated in the chamber 50 . The boss portion 51 is disposed on the inner surface 62 a of the contact portion 62 in the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 and located in the heating area 50A. In addition, the boss portion 51 is provided on each inner surface 62a facing each other. Furthermore, the boss portion 51 is a protrusion that protrudes from the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 and presses the flavor generating article 110, and extends in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the chamber 50 (Z-axis direction). , extending along the horizontal direction (Y-axis direction). The boss portion 51 is formed by embossing, but may also be formed by a convex member attached to the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 . In addition, the boss portion 51 may be provided only on one of the inner surfaces 62a facing each other, or a plurality of boss portions 51 may be provided on one inner surface 62a.

In this way, the boss portion 51 is provided on the inner surface 62a of the contact portion 62 and for the heating region 50A, so that the fragrance generating article 110 can be compressed and held in the chamber 50, and can be held by the boss portion 51 in the chamber 50. to hold the fragrance generating item 110. Therefore, even if stress acts on the fragrance generating article 110, the situation that the fragrance generating article 110 falls out of the chamber 50 can be prevented. In addition, the clamping portion can clamp the hardened region of the heated aroma-generating article, thereby firmly holding the aroma-generating article.

In addition, the boss portion 51 is formed by protruding from the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 and pressing the fragrance generating article 110 , so that the fragrance generating article 110 can be pressed and held in the chamber 50 . Therefore, damage to the outer surface of the fragrance-generating article 110 can be suppressed compared to a case where the fragrance-generating article 110 is gripped, for example, by claws or the like.

In addition, the boss portion 51 is formed by a protrusion extending in the lateral direction (Y-axis direction), so as to restrict the rotation of the fragrance generating article 110 around the Y-axis. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the shaking of the fragrance generating article 110 toward the separating portion 66 .

In addition, the shape of the boss portion is not limited to those shown in FIG. 4B , FIG. 4C , FIG. 5A and FIG. 7 . Hereinafter, the shape of the boss part different from the shape shown in FIG. 4B, FIG. 4C, FIG. 5A, and FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 . FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing another chamber 50 and the heating part 40 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the chamber 50 shown in FIG. 8 . Figures 8 and 9 show cross-sections corresponding to Figures 4C and 5A, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 , a boss portion 51A is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 . The outer peripheral surface of the object 110 is pressed and clamped. The boss portion 51A is disposed on the inner surface 62 a of the contact portion 62 in the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 and located in the heating area 50A. In addition, the boss portion 51A is provided on each inner surface 62a facing each other. Furthermore, the boss portion 51A is a dot-shaped protrusion that protrudes from the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 and presses the flavor generating article 110 . The boss portion 51A is configured with dot-like protrusions, whereby the flavor generating article 110 can be pressed and held in the chamber 50 with a simple structure.

In addition, in FIGS. 8 and 9 , the boss portion 51A is provided at a position overlapping the central axis of the chamber 50 when viewed from a plane parallel to the contact portion 62 , but the present invention is not limited thereto. Hereinafter, the arrangement of the boss portion 51A will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 . Fig. 10 is a sectional view showing another chamber and a heating part together in the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the chamber shown in FIG. 10 . Figures 10 and 11 show cross-sections corresponding to Figures 4C and 5A, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 , a boss portion 51A is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 . The outer peripheral surface of the object 110 is pressed and clamped. Here, the boss portion 51A is provided at a position not overlapping the central axis of the chamber 50 when viewed from a plane parallel to the contact portion 62 . The boss portion 51A is provided at a position that does not overlap with the central axis of the chamber 50, so that the position of the boss portion 51A and the separation portion 66 can be approached, so that the fragrance generating article 110 can be suppressed from moving around the boss portion 51A as a fulcrum. Rocking on the separation part 66 side.

Next, the shape of the boss part different from the shape shown in FIG. 4B, FIG. 4C, FIG. 5A, and FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 . FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing another chamber 50 and the heating part 40 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the chamber 50 shown in FIG. 12 . Figures 12 and 13 show cross-sections corresponding to Figures 4C and 5A, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 , a boss portion 51B is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 . The outer peripheral surface of the object 110 is pressed and clamped. The boss portion 51B is provided on the inner surface 62 a of the contact portion 62 in the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 and located in the heating region 50A. Moreover, the boss part 51B is provided in each inner surface 62a which opposes each other. Furthermore, the boss portion 51B is a protrusion that protrudes from the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 and presses the flavor generating article 110 , and extends in the axial direction of the chamber 50 (Z-axis direction). Utilize the protrusion extending along the axial direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50 By forming the boss portion 51B, the fragrance generating article 110 can be stably pressed and held in the chamber 50 compared to the case where the fragrance generating article 110 is held by, for example, a dot-shaped boss portion.

Next, the shape of the boss part different from the shape shown in FIG. 4B, FIG. 4C, FIG. 5A, and FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 . FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing another chamber 50 and the heating part 40 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the chamber 50 shown in FIG. 14 . Figures 14 and 15 show cross-sections corresponding to Figures 4C and 5A, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 , a boss portion 51C is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 . The outer peripheral surface of the object 110 is pressed and clamped. The boss portion 51C is provided on the inner surface 62 a of the contact portion 62 in the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 and located in the heating region 50A. Moreover, the boss part 51C is provided in each inner surface 62a which opposes each other. Moreover, the boss portion 51C is a protrusion that protrudes from the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 and presses the flavor generating article 110, and is inclined in the axial direction (Z-axis direction) and the lateral direction (Y direction) of the chamber 50. The direction (oblique direction) extends. In addition, the aspect ratio of the boss portion 51C is 1 or more. Furthermore, the pair of boss portions 51C are configured so that when viewed from a plane parallel to the contact portion 62, the ends on the side opposite to the opening 52 overlap each other, and the ends on the side of the opening 52 are separated from each other. direction extension. Here, the inclination angles of the pair of boss portions 51C with respect to the central axis of the chamber 50 are preferably equal to each other.

The boss portion 51C is formed by a protrusion extending in a direction inclined to the axial direction (Z-axis direction) and the lateral direction (Y direction) of the chamber 50, thereby compared with, for example, using a dot-shaped boss portion to clamp When holding the fragrance generating article 110, the fragrance generating article 110 can be stably pressed and held in the chamber 50, and the shaking of the fragrance generating article 110 toward the separation part 66 side can be suppressed.

In addition, the pair of boss portions 51C are configured so that when viewed from a plane parallel to the contact portion 62, the ends on the side opposite to the opening 52 overlap each other, and the ends on the opening 52 side overlap each other. The direction of separation extends so that when the fragrance generating article 110 is inserted into the chamber 50, when the force to be rotated acts on the fragrance generating article 110, the surface of the contact portion 62 generates a force that suppresses the rotating force. resistance. Therefore, when the fragrance generating article 110 is inserted, a sense of resistance can be given to the user, and the insertion feeling of the fragrance generating article 110 can be improved.

In addition, at least a part of the boss portion may be exposed toward the opening side from the heating region. Fig. 16 is another cross-sectional view of the chamber and the heating part viewed from the arrow direction 4B-4B shown in Fig. 4A. As shown in FIG. 16 , at least a part of the boss portion 51 is exposed toward the opening 52 from the heating region 50A. In this way, at least a part of the boss portion 51 is configured to be exposed toward the opening 52 side from the heating region 50A, whereby the heated air between the heating portion 40 and the boss portion 51 can be released, so that the heating portion 40 can be suppressed from coming out of the chamber. 50 cases of stripping. In addition, the same applies to the boss portions 51A to 51C that are different in shape from the boss portion 51 .

Next, the relationship between the position of the boss portion 51 and the fragrance generating article 110 in the axial direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 , 3 , 4B and 4C. The position of the boss portion in the axial direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50 is based on the filling portion 111 and the cylindrical member of the fragrance generating article 110 when the fragrance generating article 110 is arranged at a desired position in the chamber 50. The vicinity of the boundary of 114 is preferable, specifically, it is preferable to be on the virtual plane where the boundary is located.

In addition, if the boss portion 51 is disposed on the side of the filter portion 115 relative to the virtual plane, there may be doubts that a better clamping force generated by the boss portion 51 will not be obtained. That is, the flavor generating article 110 becomes thinner by heating, but the opening of the tubular member 114 that is a boundary between the filling portion 111 and the tubular member 114 is deformed more significantly. Therefore, there will be boss portion 51 sliding without It is impossible to sufficiently clamp the outer surface of the cylindrical member 114 inclined toward the opening without exhibiting a situation of optimal clamping force. In addition, the boss portion 51 can also be disposed on the filling portion 111 side of the imaginary plane, but if the boss portion 51 is clamped by the boss portion 51 at a position away from the imaginary plane, the fragrance generating article 110 will be produced. The situation of damage. That is to say, the strength of the fragrance generating article 110 tends to be the weakest near the imaginary plane. When the article 110 is shaken, the fragrance generating article 110 may break near the virtual plane.

Therefore, the boss portion 51 is provided near the boundary between the filling portion 111 and the cylindrical member 114, so that when the chamber 50 compresses and clamps the fragrance generating article 110, the boss portion 51 can pass through the chamber 50 51 to clamp the fragrance generating article 110, and can suppress damage to the outer surface of the fragrance generating article 110.

Second implementation type:

Fig. 17 is a perspective view of the chamber of the second embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the chamber shown in Fig. 17 . Fig. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the chamber and the heating part viewed from the arrow direction 19-19 shown in Fig. 17 . FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the chamber and the heating part viewed from the arrow direction 20 - 20 shown in FIG. 17 . Fig. 21 is a cross-sectional view of the chamber viewed from the arrow direction 21-21 shown in Fig. 20 . In FIGS. 17 to 21 , descriptions of the same configurations as those of the first embodiment described above are omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 17 to 21 , the heating unit 40 is formed with a heat generating region 40A and a non-heat generating region 40B adjacent to the opening 52 side of the heat generating region 40A. Here, the heat generating area 40A is an area where a heat generating body such as a heating element 42 shown in FIG. 6 is disposed, not a heat generating area. 40B is formed using a base like the electrical insulating member 44 shown in FIG. 6, and is a region where no heating element is arranged.

In addition, a boss portion 51D (corresponding to an example of a clamping portion and a protrusion) is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 , and the boss portion 51D is configured to be accommodated in the radial direction of the chamber 50 inwardly. The outer peripheral surface of the fragrance generating article 110 of the chamber 50 is pressed and held. The boss portion 51D is provided on the inner surface 62 a of the contact portion 62 in the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 and located in the heating region 50A. In addition, two boss portions 51D are arranged along a direction perpendicular to the axial direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50 (Z-axis direction), specifically, along the lateral direction (Y-axis direction) to form a pair of boss portions 51D. (corresponding to an example of the first protrusion). Moreover, a pair of boss part 51D is provided in each inner surface 62a which opposes mutually. Furthermore, the pair of boss portions 51D are provided at positions corresponding to the non-heat-generating region 40B of the heating unit 40 .

In addition, a boss portion 51E (corresponding to an example of a support portion) is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 , and the boss portion 51E is configured to support the fragrance generating article 110 housed in the chamber 50 . The boss portion 51E is provided on the inner surface 66 a of the separation portion 66 in the inner peripheral surface of the chamber 50 and is located in the heating region 50A. In addition, two boss portions 51E are arranged along the axial direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50 to form a pair of boss portions 51E (corresponding to an example of the second protrusion). In addition, a pair of boss portions 51E are respectively provided on the inner surfaces 66a facing each other. Here, one of the pair of bosses 51E is provided at a position corresponding to the heat-generating region 40A of the heating unit 40 , and the other of the pair of bosses 51E is arranged at a position corresponding to the non-heating region of the heating unit 40 . 40B corresponds to the position. In addition, at least a part of the other of the pair of boss portions 51E is exposed toward the opening 52 side from the heating region 50A. The pair of bosses 51E are arranged along the axial direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50, thereby preventing the pair of bosses 51E from clogging the fragrance generating article 110 and the dispenser. The air flow path (gap 67) between the separation parts 66. In addition, two of the pair of boss portions 51E may be arranged in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50 (specifically, along the lateral direction (X-axis direction).

In this way, by providing the boss portion 51D in the non-heating region 40B where no heating element is arranged, the fragrance generating article 110 can be uniformly heated. That is, when the boss portion 51D is provided in the heat-generating region 40A, the portion of the fragrance generating article 110 pressed by the boss portion 51D is locally heated. Therefore, by providing the boss portion 51D in the non-heating region 40B, the fragrance generating article 110 can be evenly heated.

In addition, a boss portion 51E is provided on the inner surface 66 a of the separation portion 66 for the heating region 50A, thereby supporting and restricting the movement of the fragrance generating article 110 to the separation portion 66 side. Therefore, even if a stress acts on the flavor generating article 110, the shaking of the flavor generating article 110 toward the separating portion 66 can be suppressed.

In addition, the other one of the pair of bosses 51E is provided at a position corresponding to the non-heating region 40B of the heating part 40, whereby the heated and hardened region of the fragrance generating article 110 can be clamped and relatively elastic. Both sides of the soft area, so that the aroma generating article 110 can be more firmly clamped in the chamber 50.

In addition, at least a part of the other one of the pair of bosses 51E is configured to be exposed toward the opening 52 from the heating region 50A, so that air heated between the heating part 40 and the bosses 51E can be released, so that the air can be suppressed. The heating part 40 is peeled off from the chamber 50 . In addition, at least a part of the boss portion 51D may be configured to be exposed toward the opening 52 from the heating region 50A.

Furthermore, the direction in which the pair of boss portions 51D are arranged intersects the direction in which the pair of boss portions 51E are arranged, specifically, the pair of boss portions 51D are configured along the Arranged in the horizontal direction (Y-axis direction), and a pair of bosses 51E are configured to be arranged along the axial direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50), whereby the fragrance can be stably held in the chamber 50. The product 110 is generated, and the shaking of the fragrance generating product 110 toward the separation part 66 is suppressed. In addition, the bosses 51D are arranged along the lateral direction (Y-axis direction) of the chamber 50, so that when viewed in the insertion direction of the aroma generating article 110, the contact area between the aroma generating article 110 and the bosses 51D can be enlarged, And high contact resistance can be obtained. Moreover, the bosses 51E are arranged along the axial direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50, whereby when the fragrance generating article 110 is deformed in the chamber 50, the bosses 51E can be used to support the most protruding part, so The aroma-generating article 110 may be more securely retained within the chamber 50 .

In addition, here, the size of the boss portion 51D is configured to be smaller than the size of the boss portion 51E. In this way, the boss portion 51E is formed larger, so that when the fragrance generating article 110 is deformed in the chamber 50, the boss portion 51E will bite into the fragrance generating article 110 more deeply, so the fragrance generating article 110 can be firmly attached. 110 is clamped within chamber 50 .

In addition, one of the pair of bosses 51E is formed continuously with the other, and at least a part of the pair of bosses 51E may be exposed toward the opening from the heating region. Fig. 22 is another cross-sectional view of the chamber and the heating part viewed from the arrow direction 19-19 shown in Fig. 17 . As shown in FIG. 22 , at least a part of the pair of boss portions 51E is exposed toward the opening 52 from the heating region 50A. In this way, at least a part of the pair of bosses 51E is configured to be exposed toward the opening 52 side from the heating region 50A, whereby air heated between the heating part 40 and the bosses 51E can be released, so that the heating part 40 can be suppressed. The situation of peeling from the chamber 50.

The implementation forms of the present invention have been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned implementation forms, and can be used in various ways within the scope of the patent application and the technical ideas recorded in the explanatory drawings and drawings. species type change. In addition, even if it is any shape or material that is not directly described in the description and drawings, as long as it achieves the action and effect of the invention of the present application, it is within the scope of the technical idea of the invention of the present application.

For example, the fragrance inhaler 100 of the present 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 fragrance generating article 110, but it is not limited to this method. There may be a so-called bottom flow air flow path in which air flows into the chamber 50 from the bottom 56 of the chamber 50 . In addition, the heating element 42 is not limited to the resistance heating type, and can also be an induction heating type. In this case, the heating element 42 can heat the chamber 50 by induction heating. In addition, when the fragrance generating article 110 has a susceptor, the heating element 42 can heat the susceptor of the fragrance generating article 110 by 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 is described, but the method of raising the temperature of the aroma generating article 110 in the chamber 50 may also use the heating element 42 is in direct contact with the fragrance generating article 110, or generates frictional heat through the vibration of substances in the fragrance generating article 110.

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56a: hole

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66a: inner surface

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Claims (18)

A fragrance inhaler, the system has: The receiving part is formed with an opening at one end, and at least a part of the fragrance generating article is stored through the opening, the receiving part includes a contact part and a separating part, and the contact part pushes the stored product along the axial direction of the receiving part. A part of the aroma-generating article, the separation part being separated from the contained aforementioned aroma-generating article; a heating part arranged along the axial direction of the aforesaid storage part, and heats the aforesaid aroma generating article accommodated in the aforesaid storage part; and The clamping part is for clamping the aforementioned fragrance generating article accommodated in the aforementioned receiving part; The said housing part has a heating area overlapping with the said heating part in the cross section orthogonal to the axial direction of the said housing part, and the non-heating area other than the said heating area; The aforementioned clamping portion is disposed on the aforementioned contact portion and located in the aforementioned heating area. The aroma inhaler according to claim 1, wherein the clamping portion is a protrusion that protrudes from the inner peripheral surface of the accommodating portion and pushes the aroma generating article. The fragrance inhaler according to claim 2, wherein the protrusions are dot-shaped. The fragrance inhaler as claimed in item 3, wherein, The aforementioned contact portion is a plane, The aforementioned protrusion is provided at a position that does not overlap with the central axis of the aforementioned receiving portion when viewed from a plane parallel to the aforementioned contact portion. The aroma inhaler according to claim 2, wherein the protrusion extends along the axial direction of the accommodating portion. The aroma inhaler according to claim 2, wherein the protrusions extend in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the accommodating portion. The fragrance inhaler according to claim 2, wherein the protrusions extend in a direction inclined relative to the axial direction of the housing portion and a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the housing portion. The fragrance inhaler as claimed in item 7, wherein, The aforementioned contact portions are a pair of planes facing each other; The aforementioned protrusions are arranged on each side of the aforementioned pair of planes; The ends of the protrusions on the sides of the pair of planes on the side opposite to the opening overlap each other when viewed from a plane parallel to the contact portion; The opening-side end portions of the protrusions provided on the respective surfaces of the pair of flat surfaces extend in directions separated from each other when viewed from a surface parallel to the contact portion. The fragrance inhaler according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein, The aforementioned protrusions are formed by embossing, At least a part of the protrusion is exposed toward the opening side from the heating region. The fragrance inhaler according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The aforementioned heating department has: a heat generating body that generates heat; and Insulating matrix supports the aforementioned heating element; By means of the heating element and the insulating base, a heating region and a non-heating region are formed in the heating region, the heating region is arranged with the heating element, the non-heating region is adjacent to the opening side of the heating region, and Not equipped with the aforementioned heating element; The aforementioned clamping portion is disposed in the aforementioned non-heat generating area. The aroma inhaler as described in any one of Claims 1 to 8, further comprising a support portion, The support part supports the aforementioned fragrance generating article accommodated in the aforementioned storage part; The aforementioned supporting portion is disposed on the aforementioned separating portion and located in the aforementioned heating area. The fragrance inhaler as claimed in claim 11, wherein, The aforementioned supporting portion is a protrusion formed by embossing; At least a part of the support portion is exposed toward the opening side from the heating region. The fragrance inhaler as claimed in claim 11, wherein, The clamping portion includes a pair of first protrusions arranged along the first direction; The aforementioned supporting portion includes a pair of second protrusions arranged along the second direction; The aforementioned first direction and the aforementioned second direction intersect with each other. The aroma inhaler as claimed in claim 13, wherein, The aforementioned first direction is a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the aforementioned housing portion; The second direction is a direction along the axial direction of the accommodating portion. The aroma inhaler as claimed in claim 13, wherein, The size of the aforementioned first protrusion is smaller than the size of the aforementioned second protrusion. The aroma inhaler as claimed in claim 13, wherein, One of the pair of the second protrusions is arranged in the heating area of the heating area; The other of the pair of the second protrusions is provided in the non-heating area of the heating area. The aroma inhaler as claimed in claim 13, wherein, One and the other of the pair of aforementioned second protrusions are formed by being connected to each other by embossing; At least a part of the pair of second protrusions is exposed toward the opening side from the heating region. A smoking system is provided with a fragrance inhaler and a fragrance generating article, The aforementioned fragrance inhaler system has: The receiving part is formed with an opening at one end, and at least a part of the fragrance generating article is stored through the opening, the receiving part includes a contact part and a separating part, and the contact part pushes the stored product along the axial direction of the receiving part. A part of the aroma-generating article, the separation part being separated from the contained aforementioned aroma-generating article; a heating part arranged along the axial direction of the aforesaid storage part, and heats the aforesaid aroma generating article accommodated in the aforesaid storage part; and The clamping part is for clamping the aforementioned fragrance generating article accommodated in the aforementioned receiving part; The said housing part has a heating area overlapping with the said heating part in the cross section orthogonal to the axial direction of the said housing part, and the non-heating area other than the said heating area; The aforesaid fragrance producing article has: Filled portion, which is filled with smokable material; and The hollow cylindrical part is provided continuously with the aforementioned filling part; The aforementioned clamping portion is disposed on the aforementioned contact portion and located in the aforementioned heating area, and is also located near the boundary between the aforementioned filling portion and the aforementioned cylindrical portion.

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