TW202241286A - Scent inhaler and manufacturing method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, even in the case that the divided surface of the housing is shifted from the surface ensuring the biggest opening, the mounting part of the article-to-be-accommodated still can be arranged in the housing, to accommodate the article-to-be-accommodated. The scent inhaler comprises: a first housing, which has an opening and is formed therein an accommodation part for accommodating an article-to-be-accommodated; and a mounting part, which has an outer shape along the inner surface of the accommodation part, includes an internal space for mounting the article-to-be-accommodated, and is disposed in the accommodation part, wherein the opening area of the opening is smaller than the biggest cross-section area of the accommodation part in a case that the first housing is cut at a plane parallel to the opening, as well as is smaller than the biggest cross-section area of the mounting part including the internal space in the case that the mounting part is cut at a plane parallel to the opening, and the mounting part includes a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion to be assembled with the first mounting portion.

Description

Fragrance inhaler and method for manufacturing fragrance inhaler

The invention relates to a fragrance inhaler and a manufacturing method of the fragrance inhaler.

Generally speaking, in a fragrance inhaler, a casing made of metal such as aluminum is provided on the outermost side of the device for the purpose of improving the appearance. Here, since it is difficult to form a structure for supporting the stored object in a metal casing, it is necessary to arrange the loading portion on which the stored object is placed in the casing to store the stored object. Furthermore, since the aroma inhaler is based on the premise of holding and using, it is preferably made as an integral shell with rounded corners that is easy to hold.

For this kind of aroma inhaler, there is known, for example, in a shell with rounded corners, the shell is divided at the most protruding part of the shell in a manner that can ensure the largest opening, and the contents are divided into two parts. The loading unit is inserted into the case through the opening and placed therein (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

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Patent Document: International Publication No. 2020/218885

However, in the flavor inhaler described in Patent Document 1, when the casing is divided at the most protruding part of the casing, the junction between the casings will become conspicuous, and the junction will catch the hand during use, Or, for example, when taking it out from a bag, the joining portion may be caught, and there is a fear of causing discomfort to the user.

Therefore, in order to suppress discomfort to the user, it is conceivable to deviate the dividing surface of the casing from the surface that can ensure the largest opening, and divide the casing into large and small casings. In this case, although it is possible to suppress the uncomfortable feeling to the user, how to arrange the loading portion of the stored object in a larger casing becomes a problem. That is, since the opening becomes smaller by deviating the dividing surface of the casing from the surface that ensures the largest opening, it may not be possible to insert the loading portion of the object to be stored through the opening of the casing.

The present invention is devised to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to obtain a method that can store objects even when the dividing plane of the casing deviates from the plane that can ensure the largest opening. A fragrance inhaler and a method of manufacturing the fragrance inhaler in which a mounting portion is arranged in a housing and accommodates objects to be accommodated.

In a first aspect of the present invention, a scent inhaler is provided. The scent inhaler is provided with: a first casing having an opening, and forming a storage part inside for storing objects to be stored; The internal space in which the objects to be accommodated is placed is arranged in the housing portion; the opening area of the opening is compared with the maximum cross-sectional area of the housing portion when the first casing is cut on a plane parallel to the opening, and the plane parallel to the opening Including the internal space when cutting the loading part The maximum cross-sectional area of the loading portion between is even smaller; the loading portion has: a first loading portion; and a second loading portion, which is combined with the first loading portion.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, by dividing the loading section on which the objects are placed into the first loading section and the second loading section combined with the first loading section, even if the casing is divided When the surface deviates from the surface that can ensure the largest opening, the loading part of the object to be stored can also be arranged in the casing to store the object to be stored.

In the second form of the present invention, in the first form, the first loading part has a first engaging part provided at the combined position with the second loading part, and the second loading part has a position and the second engaging portion engaged with the first engaging portion.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion can be positioned with each other by engaging the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion with each other.

In the third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, in terms of the width direction, thickness direction, and height direction orthogonal to each other in the first housing, the first engaging portion has a first engaging portion in the width direction. part, the first engaging portion in the thickness direction and the first engaging portion in the height direction, the second engaging portion has the second engaging portion in the width direction, the second engaging portion in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion in the height direction; the width The first engaging portion in the width direction and the second engaging portion in the width direction are engaged with each other, thereby positioning the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion in the width direction; the first engaging portion in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion in the thickness direction The engaging parts are engaged with each other, thereby positioning the first mounting part and the second mounting part in the aforementioned thickness direction; the first engaging part in the height direction and the second engaging part in the height direction are engaging with each other, thereby positioning the first The placement part and the second placement part are positioned in the height direction.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the first engaging portion in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion in the thickness direction are engaged with each other by engaging the first engaging portion in the width direction and the second engaging portion in the width direction. , make the first engaging portion in the height direction and the second engaging portion in the height direction engage with each other, then the first housing The width direction, thickness direction and height direction which are orthogonal to each other position the first loading part and the second loading part to each other.

In the fourth form of the present invention, in the third form, the first shell system has: a bottom; and a wall portion erected from the outer edge of the bottom; a first engaging portion in the width direction and a second engaging portion in the width direction The portion is opposite to the bottom, the first engaging portion in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion in the thickness direction are opposite to the wall, the first engaging portion in the height direction and the second engaging portion in the height direction are opposite to the wall Towards.

According to the fourth type of this case, since the first engaging portion in the width direction and the second engaging portion in the width direction are opposite to the bottom, the first engaging portion in the thickness direction, the second engaging portion in the thickness direction, and the second engaging portion in the height direction The first engaging portion and the second engaging portion in the height direction are opposite to the wall portion, so the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion can be connected to each other in the width direction, thickness direction, and height direction of the first housing. position.

The fifth type of this case is in the fourth type, the first engaging portion in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion in the thickness direction are arranged on each of the pair of aforementioned wall portions facing each other, and the first engaging portion in the height direction The engaging portion and the second engaging portion in the height direction are disposed on each of a pair of the aforementioned wall portions facing each other.

According to the fifth aspect of the present application, by arranging the first engaging portion in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion in the thickness direction, and the first engaging portion in the height direction and the second engaging portion in the height direction at one of the opposite sides With respect to each of the wall parts, the first mounting part and the second mounting part can be positioned more stably.

The sixth type of this case is in the fourth type or the fifth type, the first engaging portion in the thickness direction and the first engaging portion in the height direction are integrally formed, the second engaging portion in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion in the height direction The two engaging parts are integrally formed.

According to the sixth aspect of the present application, by integrally forming the first engaging portion in the thickness direction and the first engaging portion in the height direction, the second engaging portion in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion in the height direction are integrally formed Formation means that the positioning of the first loading portion and the second loading portion can be realized with a simple structure.

The seventh type of this case is any one of the second type to the sixth type, and the first engaging part is one of the convex part and the concave part provided on the first loading part in the combined part. In other words, the second engaging part is the other of the convex part and the concave part provided on the second loading part in the combination part, and the concave part has a shape corresponding to the convex part.

According to the seventh aspect of the present application, by engaging one of the convex portion and the concave portion provided on the first engaging portion with the other of the convex portion and the concave portion disposed on the second engaging portion, the The first loading part and the second loading part are positioned with each other.

The eighth type of this case is any one of the second type to the seventh type, the first shell system has a communication hole connecting the inside and the outside of the receiving part on a pair of wall parts facing each other, At least one of the first loading portion and the second loading portion has a protruding portion capable of engaging with the communication hole.

According to the eighth aspect of the present application, by engaging the protrusion provided on at least one of the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion with the communication hole provided on the wall portion of the first case, the At least one of the first loading portion and the second loading portion is positioned on the first casing.

In the ninth form of this case, in the eighth form, the protruding part is provided at the end of the first loading part on the opposite side to the first engaging part at the end of the second loading part. , and at least one of the end portions on the opposite side to the second engaging portion provided on the end portion on the side of the first mounting portion in the second mounting portion.

According to the ninth aspect of the present application, by arranging the protruding portion at the end of the first mounting portion opposite to the first engaging portion, and at the end of the second mounting portion opposite to the second engaging portion At least one of the end portions can more stably position at least one of the first loading portion and the second loading portion on the first casing.

The tenth type of this case refers to the eighth type or the ninth type. The first shell system has a communication hole connecting the inside and outside of the storage part on each of the pair of wall parts facing each other. loading part It has a first protruding portion that can engage with one of the communicating holes, and the second loading portion has a second protruding portion that can engage with the other communicating hole.

According to the tenth aspect of the present application, by making the first protruding part provided on the first loading part and the second protruding part provided on the second loading part face each other provided in the first case, The communication holes of each of the pair of wall parts are engaged, so that the first mounting part and the second mounting part can be positioned on the first casing.

The eleventh type of this case is any one of the second type to the tenth type, and further has: a sliding member that can slide relative to the first casing; and

The sensor detects the movement of the sliding member; the sliding member is slidably arranged on the first loading part, and the sensor is fixed on the second loading part.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present application, the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are positioned to each other by engaging the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion, so the sensor can be used to Correctly detect the movement of the sliding member.

The twelfth type of this case is any one of the first type to the eleventh type, and further has: the second shell, which covers the opening of the first shell; and the cover, which is At least one part of the second housing is covered; on the outer surface of the second housing, there are marks related to the fragrance inhaler, and the cover part covers all of the marks.

According to the twelfth aspect of this case, by covering the mark recorded on the outer surface of the second casing with the cover, the appearance of the fragrance inhaler can be improved.

The thirteenth aspect of the present case provides a method of manufacturing a scent inhaler, the scent inhaler is provided with: a casing having an opening, and a housing part for storing objects to be stored is formed inside; The part has an outer shape along the inner surface of the storage part, and is arranged in the storage part to place the stored object, which has a first loading part and a second loading part combined with the first loading part; scent inhaler's The manufacturing method has the following steps: inserting the first mounting part from the opening of the housing, and rotating the first mounting part to arrange it at a predetermined position of the housing; The opening of the body is inserted into the second loading part, and is arranged at a predetermined position of the casing.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present application, by dividing the loading portion on which the stored object is placed into the first loading portion and the second loading portion combined with the first loading portion, inserting it from the opening of the casing The first mounting portion is rotated to be arranged at a predetermined position of the casing, and the second mounting portion is inserted into the second mounting portion from the opening of the casing while the second mounting portion is deformed, and the At the predetermined position of the casing, even if the partition surface of the casing deviates from the surface that can ensure the largest opening, it is possible to arrange the loading part of the object to be stored in the casing and store the object to be stored. Scent inhaler.

10: Loading part

11: Internal space

20: Power supply department

30: atomization department

32: Insulation department

34: Insert guide member

34a: through hole

36: Bottom member

37: 1st holding part

38: The second holding part

40: heating part

42: Heating element

44: Electrical insulation components

48: electrode

50: chamber

52: opening

52a: flange part

54: Non-maintenance department

56: bottom

56a: hole

58: The 1st Guidance Department

58a: Inclined 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: Smoking substances

112: The first roll of paper

113: The second roll of paper

114: cylindrical member

115: Filtration department

116:Hollow filter part

120: first shell

121: opening

122: bottom

123: wall

124: Containment Department

125: Connecting hole

126: Connecting hole

130: second shell

131: mark record department

140: Cover

150: the first loading part

151: The first engaging part

152: the first engaging part in the width direction

153: the first engaging part in the thickness direction

154: the first engaging part in the height direction

155: the first engaging part in the inclined direction

156: The first protrusion

160: the second loading part

161: the second engaging part

162: the second engaging part in the width direction

163: the second engaging part in the thickness direction

164: the second engaging part in the height direction

165: the second engaging part in the inclined direction

166: second protrusion

170: waste heat port

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

Fig. 1B is a schematic top view of the fragrance inhaler of this embodiment.

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

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

Fig. 3 is a sectional view of the aroma inhaler indicated by 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 indicated 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 arrow 5B-5B shown in Fig. 4B.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the chamber and the heating part.

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.

Figure 8 is a side view showing the housing disassembled.

Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing the casing.

Fig. 10 is a front view showing the first housing.

Fig. 11 is a plan view showing the first casing.

Fig. 12 is a side view showing the first casing.

Fig. 13 is a perspective view showing the first casing.

Fig. 14 is a perspective view showing the loading part.

Fig. 15 is a side view showing the loading portion.

Fig. 16 is a front view showing the combination of the first loading portion and the second loading portion at a position corresponding to the bottom of the first casing.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the combination of the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion at a position corresponding to the wall portion on the negative side of the X-axis of the first casing.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing the combination of the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion at a position corresponding to the wall portion on the positive side of the X-axis of the first casing.

FIG. 19 is another perspective view showing the combination of the first loading portion and the second loading portion at a position corresponding to the wall portion on the negative side of the X-axis of the first casing.

Fig. 20 is a perspective view showing the first loading part.

Fig. 21 is a perspective view showing the second loading part.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory view showing the installation sequence of the first mounting part and the second mounting part on the first housing.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory view showing the installation sequence of the first mounting part and the second mounting part on the first housing.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings described below, the same or equivalent constituent elements are assigned the same symbols and redundant descriptions are omitted.

Fig. 1A is a schematic front view of a fragrance inhaler 100 of this embodiment. Fig. 1B is a schematic top view of the fragrance inhaler 100 of this embodiment. Fig. 1C is a schematic bottom view of the fragrance inhaler 100 of this embodiment. In the drawings described in this specification, the X-Y-Z orthogonal coordinate system is sometimes indicated for the convenience of explanation. In this coordinate system, the Z axis is oriented vertically upward, the X-Y plane is arranged so that the aroma inhaler 100 is cut in the horizontal direction, and the Y axis is extended from the front of the aroma inhaler 100 to the back. configuration. The X-axis can also be referred to as the width direction of the first casing 120 which will be described later. The Y axis can also be referred to as the thickness direction of the first casing 120 . The Z-axis is also referred to as the insertion direction of the fragrance generating article accommodated in the chamber 50 of the atomizing unit 30 described later, or the axial direction of the chamber 50 , or the height direction of the first casing 120 .

The fragrance inhaler 100 of the present embodiment is a device with a rounded outer shell, for example, it is configured to generate a fragrance-containing product by heating a stick-shaped fragrance-generating article such as a fragrance source including a mist source. of mist.

As shown in FIGS. 1A to 1C , the aroma inhaler 100 has: a housing 101 ; a slide cover 102 ; a switch portion 103 ; and a terminal 104 . The housing 101 constitutes 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, the user holds the fragrance inhaler 100 with his hand to inhale the mist. The housing 101 can also be constructed by assembling a plurality of members described later. The housing 101 may be formed of metal such as aluminum. In addition, the case 101 may have, for example, resin, especially Can be made of polycarbonate (PC), ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resin, PEEK (polyetheretherketone) or polymer blends containing multiple types of polymers etc. formed components.

The casing 101 has an inlet (not shown) for storing a fragrance generating article, and a slide cover 102 (corresponding to an example of a slide member) is slidably attached to the casing 101 to close the inlet. Specifically, the slide cover 102 is configured to be movable along the outer surface of the casing 101 to a closed position (position shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B ) to lock the above-mentioned entrance portion of the casing 101, and an open position to open the above-mentioned entrance portion. between positions. For example, the user can manually operate the sliding cover 102 to move the sliding cover 102 between the closed position and the open position. Thereby, it is possible to allow or restrict the entry and exit of the fragrance-generating articles to the sliding cover 102 and the interior of the fragrance inhaler 100 .

The switch part 103 is used to switch the on and off of the operation of the aroma inhaler 100 . For example, the user operates the switch part 103 in the state of inserting the fragrance generating article into the fragrance inhaler 100, and supplies power from a power supply (not shown) to a heating part (not shown), so that the fragrance can be Heating is carried out in the case of burning of objects. In addition, the switch unit 103 may also be a switch disposed outside the housing 101 , or may be a switch located inside the housing 101 . When the switch is inside the housing 101, the switch is indirectly pressed by pressing the switch portion 103 on the surface of the housing 101. In this embodiment, an example in which the switches of the switch unit 103 are located inside the housing 101 will be described.

Terminals 104 interface the scent inhaler 100 with, for example, USB to an external power source. When the power supply of the fragrance inhaler 100 is a rechargeable battery, by connecting the external power supply to the terminal 104, the external power supply will flow current to the power supply, and the power supply can be charged. 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 the data transmission line to the terminal 104 .

Next, the flavor generating article used in the flavor inhaler 100 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a schematic side sectional view of the aroma 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 cylindrical member 114 , a hollow filter part 116 , and a filter part 115 .

The smokable articles 111 are 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 wrapped with a portion of the first paper roll 112 used to roll the smokable articles 111 . Thereby, the cylindrical member 114, the hollow filter part 116, the filter part 115, and the smokeable article 111 are connected. However, the second roll paper 113 can also be omitted, and the first roll paper 112 is used to connect the cylindrical member 114 , the hollow filter portion 116 , the filter portion 115 and the smokeable article 111 . A lip release agent 117 for 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 portion 115 . The portion of the fragrance generating article 110 coated with the release agent 117 functions as a mouthpiece of the fragrance generating article 110 .

The smokable substance 111 may include a flavor source, such as tobacco, and an aerosol source. Furthermore, the first roll paper 112 wrapped around the smokeable article 111 can be a thin sheet member with air permeability. The cylindrical member 114 can be a paper tube or a hollow filter. In the illustrated example, the flavor generating article 110 includes a smokeable article 111, a cylindrical member 114, a hollow filter portion 116, and a filter portion 115, but the configuration of the flavor 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 aroma inhaler 100 will be described. Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the aroma inhaler 100 indicated by arrow 3-3 shown in Fig. 1B. As shown in FIG. 3 , inside the housing 101 of the aroma inhaler 100 , there is provided a loading unit 10 for placing a power supply unit 20 or an atomizing unit 30 which will be described later. The mounting part 10 is made of, for example, resin, especially polycarbonate (PC), ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resin, PEEK (polyetheretherketone) or containing Gathering of plural kinds Compound polymer blends and the like are formed. In addition, the mounting part 10 may also include a part formed of metal such as aluminum. Here, the mounting part 10 is preferably polycarbonate from the viewpoint of heat resistance or strength. In the internal space 11 of the mounting part 10, a power supply part 20 and an atomizing part 30 are provided. In addition, the power supply unit 20 and the atomizing unit 30 cannot be replaced after the fragrance inhaler 100 is assembled. In addition, the case 101 and the placement 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 . Thereby, the power supply 21 supplies electric power to the atomization part 30 so that the aroma generating article 110 may be heated appropriately.

As shown in the figure, the atomizing part 30 has a chamber 50 extending toward the insertion direction (Z-axis direction) of the fragrance generating article 110; a heating part 40 covering a part of the chamber 50; a heat insulating part 32; and a substantially cylindrical shape. The insertion guide member 34. The chamber 50 is formed in such a way as to surround the periphery of the fragrance generating article 110 . The heating unit 40 is configured to be in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the chamber 50 and to heat the fragrance generating article 110 housed in the chamber 50 . As shown, a bottom member 36 may also be provided at the bottom of the chamber 50 . Bottom member 36 may function as a stop for positioning aroma-generating article 110 inserted into chamber 50 . The bottom member 36 has concavities and convexities on the surface where the fragrance generating article 110 contacts, and can define a space for supplying air on the surface where the fragrance generating article 110 contacts. The bottom member 36 is made of, for example, resin, especially polycarbonate (PC), ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resin, PEEK (polyetheretherketone) or a compound containing Polymer blends of different types of polymers, etc., or metals such as aluminum. In addition, in order to suppress heat conduction to the heat insulating portion 32 and the like, the bottom member 36 is preferably formed of a 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 insulation 32 may comprise, for example, an aerogel sheet. The insertion guide member 34 is disposed between the slide cover 102 and the chamber 50 in the closed position. The insertion guide member 34 is configured so that when inserted from the opening of the housing 101 When entering the housing, the claws will engage with the housing and cannot be disengaged from the housing. The insertion guide member 34 is made of, for example, resin, especially polycarbonate (PC), ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resin, PEEK (polyetheretherketone) or Polymer blends containing multiple types of polymers, etc. are formed. In addition, the insertion guide member 34 may also be formed of metal, glass, ceramics, or the like. Furthermore, from the viewpoint of heat resistance, the insertion guide member 34 is preferably 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 inserts the aroma generating article 110 into the through hole 34a of the insertion guide member 34, thereby guiding aroma generation. Insertion of item 110 into chamber 50 . The slide cover 102 is configured to cover at least a part of the insertion guide member 34 in the axial direction of the chamber 50 while exposing the through hole 34 a of the insertion guide member 34 to the outside when located in the open position. 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 is further prepared to hold the first holding part 37 and the second holding part 38 at 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).

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 the chamber 50 along the arrow 4B-4B shown in FIG. 4A. FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of the chamber 50 indicated by arrows 5A-5A shown in FIG. 4B. FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of the chamber 50 along the 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 FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B , the chamber 50 may be a cylindrical member including an opening 52 for inserting the fragrance generating article 110 and a cylindrical side wall portion 60 for accommodating the fragrance generating article 110 . At the end of the opening 52 defining the chamber 50, a flange portion 52a is formed. The chamber 50 is such that it is arranged on the opposite side of the bottom 56 The flange part 52a is arranged so as to face the opening of the housing 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 chamber 50 may be formed of resin such as PEEK, glass, ceramics, etc. other than metal. Thereby, efficient heating from the chamber 50 to the aroma-generating article 110 can be performed. In addition, the chamber 50 is not limited to a cylindrical shape, and may have a cup shape.

As shown in FIG. 4B and FIG. 5B , the side wall 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 part 62 is in contact with or pressed against a part of the fragrance generating article 110 , and the separation part 66 is separated from the fragrance 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 separation part 66 has an inner surface 66a and an outer surface 66b. As shown in FIG. 6 , the heating portion 40 is disposed 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. At this time, the heating portion 40 including the adhesive layer is preferably disposed on the outer surface 62 b 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. The outer surface 62b of the contact portion 62 is a plane. Therefore, as shown in FIG. song. As shown in FIG. 4B and FIG. 5B , the inner surface 62 a of the contact portion 62 is a plane. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4B and FIG. 5B , the thickness of the contact portion 62 is uniform.

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 inner surfaces of the two contact parts 62 At least a part of the distance between 62a is preferably smaller than the width of the portion disposed between the contact portions 62 of the fragrance generating article 110 inserted into the chamber 50 .

As shown in FIG. 5B , the inner surface 66 a of the separating portion 66 is a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50 , and may have an arc-shaped cross section as a whole. In addition, the separation part 66 is arrange|positioned so that it may adjoin the contact part 62 in the circumferential direction.

As shown in FIG. 4B, the chamber 50 is disposed inside the chamber 50 so that the bottom member 36 shown in FIG. 3 penetrates therethrough, and may have a hole 56a in the bottom 56 thereof. 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 interposed between the bottom member 36 and the bottom portion 56 is made of a resin material such as epoxy resin. In addition, instead of the above-mentioned adhesive, an inorganic adhesive such as cement or welding may be used. The bottom member 36 provided on the bottom 56 can support a part of the fragrance generating article 110 inserted into the chamber 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 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 (refer to FIG. 7 ) described later.

As shown in FIG. 4A , FIG. 4B and FIG. 5A , the chamber 50 preferably 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 . And, as shown in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B , the chamber 50 preferably has a first guide portion 58, and the first guide portion 58 is equipped with an inner surface for connecting 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 can also be, for example, a heating track. The heating element 42 is preferably not in contact with the separation portion 66 of the chamber 50 and is configured to heat the contact portion 62 . In other words, the heating element 42 is preferably only disposed on the outer surface of the contact portion 62 . The heating element 42 can also have different parts at the part of the separation part 66 of the heating chamber 50 and the part of the heating contact part 62. heating capacity. Specifically, the heating element 42 may also 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 tracks of the heating elements 42 in the contact portion 62 and the separation portion 66 can be adjusted. Furthermore, the heating element 42 can also have approximately the same heating capacity over the entire circumference of the chamber 50 and 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 so as to cover both surfaces 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 . 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 flavor 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 . Thus, the air flowing in from the opening 52 of the chamber 50 can pass through the gap 67 and flow into the interior of the fragrance generating article 110 . In other words, an air flow path (gap 67 ) is formed between the flavor generating article 110 and the separation part 66 .

Next, the structure of the housing 101 will be described. FIG. 8 is a side view of the exploded housing 101 . As shown in FIG. 8 , the housing 101 has: a first housing 120 with an opening 121; a second housing 130 covering the opening 121 of the first housing 120; and a cover covering at least a part of the second housing 130 140. Each of the first housing 120 , the second housing 130 and the cover 140 is a seamless single structure. The second casing 130 is fixed on the first casing 120 by any fixing means. The cover part 140 is fixed to the second housing 130 by magnets etc., and can be attached and detached by the user. Here, the outer edge of the opening 121 of the first casing 120 , the outer edge of the second casing 130 , and the outer edge of the cover portion 140 are substantially consistent. Therefore, the junction part when combining the first casing 120 , the second casing 130 and the cover part 140 can be made into one part, and the appearance of the fragrance inhaler 100 can be improved.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the housing 101 . In FIG. 9 , a state in which the second housing 130 is fixed to the first housing 120 is shown together with the cover portion 140 . As shown in FIG. 9 , on the outer surface of the second casing 130 , a label recording part 131 can be provided, and the label recording part 131 is recorded with the performance label or instructions of the fragrance inhaler 100 . When the cover part 140 is attached to the second housing 130, the indication recording part 131 cannot be recognized from the outside, so the appearance of the fragrance inhaler 100 can be improved when used. In addition, the cover part 140 is detachable by the user, so the user can confirm the label recording part 131 as needed.

FIG. 10 shows a front view of the first casing 120 . FIG. 11 is a plan view showing the first casing 120 . FIG. 12 shows a side view of the first casing 120 . FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the first casing 120 . As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13 , the first housing 120 is composed of a bottom 122 and a wall 123 erected from the outer edge of the bottom 122 and forming the opening 121 . The first housing 120 has a shape in which the length in the width direction (X-axis direction) becomes shorter from the positive direction of the Z-axis toward the negative direction of the Z-axis.

Inside the first housing 120 , a housing portion 124 is formed for housing objects such as the power supply unit 20 and the atomizing unit 30 together with the placement unit 10 . In the wall portion 123 on the positive side of the Z-axis of the first housing 120 , a communication hole 125 connecting the inside and the outside of the receiving portion 124 is formed, and the communication hole 125 is opened and closed by the sliding cover 102 . In the wall portion 123 on the negative side of the Z-axis of the first housing 120, a communication hole 126 connecting the inside and the outside of the receiving portion 124 is formed, and the communication hole 126 exposes the terminal 104 (see FIG. 1C ) to the outside.

Here, the opening area of the opening 121 is smaller than the maximum cross-sectional area of the receiving portion 124 when the first casing 120 is cut along a plane parallel to the opening 121 . Specifically, in FIG. 11, the length of the opening 121 in the X-axis direction is shorter than the maximum length of the first housing 120 in the X-axis direction, and in FIG. 12, the length of the opening 121 in the Z-axis direction is shorter than that of the first housing 120. The maximum length of the body 120 in the Z-axis direction is short. That is, the dividing surface of the housing 101 is provided so as to deviate from the surface that can ensure the largest opening.

Next, the structure of the mounting unit 10 will be described. FIG. 14 is a side view showing the loading unit 10 . FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing the loading unit 10 . In FIGS. 14 and 15 , the loading portion 10 has an outer shape along the inner surface of the receiving portion 124 of the first casing 120 . Furthermore, the opening area of the opening 121 of the first casing 120 is smaller than the maximum cross-sectional area of the mounting portion 10 including the internal space 11 when the mounting portion 10 is cut along a plane parallel to the opening 121 . Therefore, when the mounting portion 10 is made as a single member, the mounting portion 10 cannot be inserted through the opening 121 of the first housing 120 . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 , the mounting portion 10 is divided into a first mounting portion 150 and a second mounting portion 160 combined with the first mounting portion 150 .

The first mounting portion 150 and the second mounting portion 160 are combined with each other after being inserted into the first housing 120 as described later. By dividing the mounting part 10 into the first mounting part 150 and the second mounting part 160 combined with the first mounting part 150, even if the dividing plane of the housing 101 deviates from the plane that can ensure the largest opening In this case, the loading unit 10 on which the contents such as the power supply unit 20 and the atomizing unit 30 are placed may be placed in the first casing 120 to accommodate the contents.

Here, in the first loading portion 150 , the sliding cover 102 is slidably disposed. In addition, a sensor (not shown) for detecting the opening and closing operation of the slide cover 102 is fixed to the second mounting portion 160 . The opening and closing action of the sliding cover 102 is detected by the sensor, thereby controlling the on/off of the heating part 40 . As mentioned above, the placement part 10 is preferably polycarbonate in consideration of heat resistance or processability, but the first placement part 150 is selected to be more slidable than the second placement part in order to reduce the sliding resistance of the slide cover 102. 160 high material. Specifically, POM (polyacetal), polycarbonate (PC) with high sliding properties, or the like can be used. At this time, the first loading part 150 and the second loading part 160 are fixed to the first casing 120 by adhesive or double-sided tape, but if the adhesion of the adhesive or the like is considered, it is preferable to use sliding Highly durable polycarbonate (PC).

In addition, the first mounting portion 150 and the second mounting portion 160 are divided at positions that are substantially closer to the positive Z-axis direction than the center of the mounting portion 10 in the Z-axis direction. This is because the first loading part 15 is driven by a slide It is made of a material with higher mobility than that of the second mounting portion 160, and the material cost becomes higher, so that the first mounting portion 150 becomes smaller. Also, by dividing the first mounting portion 150 and the second mounting portion 160 as described above, after the first mounting portion 150 is inserted into the first casing 120 as described later, the first mounting portion can be made 150 is rotated to be arranged at a predetermined position of the first casing 120 . Furthermore, by dividing the first mounting part 150 and the second mounting part 160 in the above manner, the heat generation of the heating part 40 belonging to the combined part of the first mounting part 150 and the second mounting part 160 can be increased. In part, a waste heat port 170 for dissipating heat is formed.

Here, the first loading part 150 and the second loading part 160 are preferably positioned with each other. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15 , a first engaging portion 151 is provided at the combination site between the first loading portion 150 and the second loading portion 160 , and a first engaging portion 151 is provided between the second loading portion 160 and the first loading portion. 150 is provided with a second engaging portion 161 engaging with the first engaging portion 151 . By engaging the first engaging part 151 and the second engaging part 161 with each other, the first loading part 150 and the second loading part 160 can be positioned with each other. By positioning the first loading part 150 and the second loading part 160 with each other, the position accuracy of the sliding cover 102 and the sensor can be improved, so the sensor can be used to correctly detect the opening and closing of the sliding cover 102 action.

In addition, the first loading portion 150 and the second loading portion 160 are preferably positioned with respect to each of the width direction, thickness direction, and height direction of the first casing 120 . Therefore, the first engaging portion 151 and the second engaging portion 161 for realizing the above positioning will be described in detail. FIG. 16 is a front view showing the combination of the first loading portion 150 and the second loading portion 160 at the position corresponding to the bottom 122 of the first casing 120 . FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the combination of the first mounting portion 150 and the second mounting portion 160 at a position corresponding to the wall portion 123 on the negative side of the X-axis of the first housing 120 . FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing the combination of the first mounting portion 150 and the second mounting portion 160 at the position corresponding to the wall portion 123 on the positive side of the X-axis of the first housing 120 .

As shown in FIG. 16 , the first mounting portion 150 has a first engaging portion 152 in the width direction as the first engaging portion 151 , and the second mounting portion 160 has a second engaging portion 161 in the width direction. Two engaging parts 162 . The first engaging portion 152 in the width direction and the second engaging portion 162 in the width direction are opposite to the bottom 122 of the first casing 120 . Moreover, the first engaging portion 152 in the width direction is a convex portion extending from the first loading portion 150 , and the second engaging portion 162 in the width direction is a concave portion having a shape corresponding to the convex portion. Here, the convex portion and the concave portion can also be replaced with each other. By engaging the first engaging portion 152 in the width direction and the second engaging portion 162 in the width direction, the first mounting portion 150 and the second mounting portion 160 can be aligned with respect to the width direction of the first housing 120 . position each other.

As shown in FIG. 17 , the first loading portion 150 has a first engaging portion 153 in the thickness direction and a first engaging portion 154 in the height direction as the first engaging portion 151, and the second loading portion 160 has a first engaging portion 154 as the first engaging portion 151. The second engaging portion 163 in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion 164 in the height direction of the two engaging portions 161 . The first engaging portion 153 in the thickness direction, the first engaging portion 154 in the height direction, the second engaging portion 163 in the thickness direction, and the second engaging portion 164 in the height direction are connected to the X-axis negative direction side of the first housing 120 The wall portions 123 face each other. Moreover, the second engaging portion 163 in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion 164 in the height direction are convex portions extending from the second mounting portion 160 , and the first engaging portion 153 in the thickness direction and the first engaging portion 154 in the height direction It is a concave portion having a shape corresponding to the convex portion. Here, the convex portion and the concave portion can also be replaced with each other. By engaging the first engaging portion 153 in the thickness direction with the second engaging portion 163 in the thickness direction, the first mounting portion 150 and the second mounting portion 160 can be aligned with respect to the thickness direction of the first housing 120 . position each other. In addition, by engaging the first engaging portion 154 in the height direction with the second engaging portion 164 in the height direction, the first mounting portion 150 and the second mounting portion 150 can be aligned with respect to the height direction of the first housing 120 . Portions 160 are positioned relative to each other.

As shown in FIG. 18 , the first mounting part 150 has a first engaging part 153 in the thickness direction and a first engaging part 154 in the height direction as the first engaging part 151, and the second mounting part 160 has a first engaging part 154 as the first engaging part 151. Two cards The second engaging portion 163 in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion 164 in the height direction of the engaging portion 161 . The first engaging portion 153 in the thickness direction, the first engaging portion 154 in the height direction, the second engaging portion 163 in the thickness direction, and the second engaging portion 164 in the height direction are aligned with the positive X-axis side of the first housing 120 The wall portions 123 face each other. Moreover, the second engaging portion 163 in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion 164 in the height direction are convex portions extending from the second mounting portion 160 , and the first engaging portion 153 in the thickness direction and the first engaging portion 154 in the height direction It is a concave portion having a shape corresponding to the convex portion. Here, the convex portion and the concave portion can also be replaced with each other. By engaging the first engaging portion 153 in the thickness direction with the second engaging portion 163 in the thickness direction, the first mounting portion 150 and the second mounting portion 160 can be aligned with respect to the thickness direction of the first housing 120 . position each other. In addition, by engaging the first engaging portion 154 in the height direction with the second engaging portion 164 in the height direction, the first mounting portion 150 and the second mounting portion 150 can be aligned with respect to the height direction of the first housing 120 . Portions 160 are positioned relative to each other.

Moreover, the first engaging portion 153 in the thickness direction and the first engaging portion 154 in the height direction, as well as the second engaging portion 163 in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion 164 in the height direction are respectively provided on the first shells facing each other. The wall portion 123 on the X-axis positive direction side and the wall portion 123 on the X-axis negative direction side of the body 120 . Thereby, the first loading part 150 and the second loading part 160 can be positioned more stably.

In addition, in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, although the first engaging portion 153 in the thickness direction and the first engaging portion 154 in the height direction are shown, the second engaging portion 163 in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion 164 in the height direction are shown, but The first engaging portion 153 in the thickness direction and the first engaging portion 154 in the height direction may also be integrally formed, and the second engaging portion 163 in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion 164 in the height direction may also be integrally formed. FIG. 19 is another perspective view showing the combination of the first loading portion and the second loading portion at a position corresponding to the wall portion on the negative side of the X-axis of the first casing. As shown in FIG. 19 , the second mounting portion 160 has a second engaging portion 165 extending from the second mounting portion 160 in the oblique direction (YZ direction) as the second engaging portion 161 . The loading portion 150 has a first engaging portion 155 in an oblique direction as the first engaging portion 151 . By making the tilt direction the first One engaging part 155 and the second engaging part 165 in the oblique direction are engaged with each other, so that the first mounting part 150 and the second mounting part 160 are positioned relative to each other.

Furthermore, the first casing 120 and the first loading portion 150 are preferably positioned with each other. Therefore, the configuration for realizing this positioning will be described. FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the first loading part 150 . As shown in FIG. 20 , the first mounting portion 150 is provided with a first protruding portion 156 protruding from the first mounting portion 150 toward the Z-axis positive direction side. The first protruding portion 156 is engaged with the inner peripheral surface of the communication hole 125 (see FIG. 13 ) of the first housing 120 . Thereby, the first loading part 150 can be positioned relative to the first housing 120 .

Furthermore, the first casing 120 and the second loading portion 160 are preferably positioned with each other. Therefore, the configuration for realizing this positioning will be described. FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing the second loading portion 160 . As shown in FIG. 21 , the second mounting portion 160 is provided with a second protruding portion 166 protruding from the second mounting portion 160 . The second protruding portion 166 is engaged with the inner peripheral surface of the communicating hole 126 (see FIG. 13 ) of the first housing 120 . Thereby, the second loading part 160 can be positioned relative to the first housing 120 . In addition, the terminal 104 may also be housed in the second protruding portion 166 (see FIG. 1C ). By using the second protruding portion 166 to realize the structure for accommodating the terminal 104, there is no need to provide the second protruding portion 166 that is only used to engage with the communication hole 126, so the structure of the fragrance inhaler 100 can be simplified and miniaturized. change.

Here, in the first loading portion 150 , the first engaging portion 151 is provided at the end portion on the side of the second loading portion 160 , and the first protruding portion 156 is provided on the side opposite to the second loading portion 160 . the end of. Thereby, the positions of the two ends of the first loading part 150 are determined, and the position deviation is not easy to occur. In addition, in the second mounting portion 160 , the second engaging portion 161 is provided at the end portion on the side of the first mounting portion 150 , and the second protruding portion 166 is disposed on the side opposite to the first mounting portion 150 . Ends. Thereby, the positions of the two ends of the second loading part 160 are fixed, and the position deviation is not easy to occur. Therefore, the first placement part 150 and the second placement part 160 can be made relatively The first housing 120 is firmly positioned. In addition, only any one of the first protruding portion 156 and the second protruding portion 166 may be provided.

Next, the method of installing the first mounting part 150 and the second mounting part 160 on the first casing 120 will be described. FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 are explanatory diagrams of the installation sequence of the first mounting part 150 and the second mounting part 160 on the first housing 120 . As shown in FIG. 22 , (a) firstly, insert the first mounting part 150 into the first housing 120 in the lateral direction, and rotate the first mounting part 150 in the first housing 120 . (b) Next, engage the first protruding portion 15 of the first loading portion 150 with the communication hole 125 of the first casing 120 to position the first loading portion 150 . (c) Next, insert the second mounting part 160 into the first housing 120 . At this time, the first housing 120 has a shape in which the length in the width direction (X-axis direction) becomes shorter from the positive direction of the Z-axis toward the negative direction of the Z-axis (see FIG. 10 ). When entering the casing 120, first insert the second loading part 160 into the narrow place and slide it toward the negative side of the Z-axis, and hold the vertical parts on both sides of the second loading part 160 in the X-axis direction and It is inserted into the first casing 120 by turning it inward.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 23 , (a) by holding the erected portions on both sides of the second mounting portion 160 in the X-axis direction and turning them inward, the second mounting portion 160 will deform and can inserted into the first casing 120 . (b) Next, the second loading part 160 is completely inserted into the first casing 120 . (c) Then, the second loading part 160 is released, so the second loading part 160 will expand by the principle of the leaf spring, and the first engaging part 151 and the second engaging part 161 are engaged with each other . In addition, afterward, the first loading part 150 and the second loading part 160 may also be fixed on the first casing 120 by an adhesive. Therefore, even when the division plane of the housing 101 is deviated from the plane that can ensure the largest opening, the placement unit 10 for the stored objects such as the power supply unit 20 and the atomizer unit 30 can be placed on the first housing 120. Inside, the contained objects will be contained.

Although the implementation forms of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned implementation forms, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the scope of claims, technical ideas contained in the specification and drawings. out of shape. In addition, even if it is any shape or material that is not directly described in the description and drawings, it is also within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention as long as the functions and effects of the present invention are exerted.

For example, the fragrance 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 fragrance generating article 110, but it is not limited to this, and There may be a so-called underflow type air flow path in which air is supplied from the bottom 56 of the chamber 50 into the chamber 50 . Furthermore, the heating element 42 is not limited to the resistance heating type, but may also be an induction heating type. At this time, the heating element 42 can heat the chamber 50 by induction heating. In addition, when the fragrance generating article 110 has a receptor, the heating element 42 can heat the receptor of the fragrance generating article 110 by induction heating. In addition, although 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, the method of heating the aroma generating article 110 in the chamber 50 can also use the heating element 42 directly touches the fragrance-generating article 110, or generates frictional heat through the vibration of substances in the fragrance-generating article 110, and the like.

10: Loading part

11: Internal space

150: the first loading part

151: The first engaging part

152: the first engaging part in the width direction

160: the second loading part

161: the second engaging part

162: the second engaging part in the width direction

170: waste heat port

Claims (13)

A fragrance inhaler, the system has: The first casing has an opening, and a housing portion for housing objects is formed inside; and The loading portion has an outer shape along the inner surface of the aforesaid accommodating portion, and has an inner space for accommodating the aforesaid to-be-contained object, and is arranged in the aforesaid accommodating portion; The opening area of the aforementioned opening is compared with the maximum cross-sectional area of the aforementioned receiving portion when cutting the aforementioned first casing on a plane parallel to the aforementioned opening, and the maximum cross-sectional area including the aforementioned interior when cutting the aforementioned loading portion on a plane parallel to the aforementioned opening. The maximum cross-sectional area of the aforementioned loading portion of the space is even smaller, The aforementioned loading unit has: the first loading unit; and The second loading part is combined with the aforementioned first loading part. The aroma inhaler according to claim 1, wherein the first loading part has a first engaging part provided at the combined position with the second loading part, and the second loading part has a The second engaging portion is at the aforementioned assembly position and engages with the aforementioned first engaging portion. The aroma inhaler according to claim 2, wherein, in terms of the width direction, thickness direction and height direction orthogonal to each other in the first casing, The aforementioned first engaging portion has a first engaging portion in a width direction, a first engaging portion in a thickness direction, and a first engaging portion in a height direction, The aforementioned second engaging portion has a second engaging portion in the width direction, a second engaging portion in the thickness direction, and a second engaging portion in the height direction, The first engaging portion in the width direction and the second engaging portion in the width direction are engaged with each other, thereby positioning the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion in the width direction, The first engaging portion in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion in the thickness direction are engaged with each other, thereby positioning the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion in the thickness direction, The first engaging portion in the height direction and the second engaging portion in the height direction are engaged with each other, thereby positioning the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion in the height direction. The fragrance inhaler as described in claim 3, wherein the aforementioned first shell system has: bottom; and The wall is erected from the outer edge of the aforementioned bottom; The first engaging portion in the width direction and the second engaging portion in the width direction are opposite to the bottom, The first engaging portion in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion in the thickness direction are opposite to the wall portion, The first engagement portion in the height direction and the second engagement portion in the height direction are opposite to the wall portion. The fragrance inhaler according to claim 4, wherein the first engaging portion in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion in the thickness direction are provided on each of the pair of wall portions facing each other, The first engaging portion in the height direction and the second engaging portion in the height direction are disposed on each of a pair of the wall portions facing each other. The fragrance inhaler according to claim 4, wherein, the first engaging portion in the thickness direction and the first engaging portion in the height direction are integrally formed, and the second engaging portion in the thickness direction and the second engaging portion in the height direction are integrally formed. The engaging portion is integrally formed. The aroma inhaler according to any one of Claims 2 to 6, wherein the first engaging part is one of the convex part and the concave part provided on the first loading part in the combined part, The second engaging portion is the other one of the convex portion and the concave portion provided on the second mounting portion in the combined portion, The aforementioned concave portion has a shape corresponding to the aforementioned convex portion. The aroma inhaler according to any one of Claims 2 to 6, wherein the first shell system has a communication hole connecting the interior and exterior of the accommodating portion on the wall portion erected from the outer edge of the bottom, At least one of the first loading portion and the second loading portion has a protruding portion capable of engaging with the communicating hole. The aroma inhaler according to claim 8, wherein the protruding part is provided on the first loading part opposite to the first engaging part on the end of the second loading part. and at least one of the ends on the opposite side of the second engaging portion provided on the end of the first loading portion. The aroma inhaler as described in claim 8, wherein each of the pair of wall portions facing each other in the first housing system has a communication hole communicating with the inside and outside of the receiving portion, The aforementioned first loading portion has a first protruding portion that can be engaged with one of the aforementioned communication holes, The second loading portion has a second protruding portion capable of engaging with the other one of the communicating holes. The fragrance inhaler as described in any one of Claims 2 to 6 further has: a sliding member slidable relative to the aforementioned first housing; and The sensor detects the movement of the aforementioned sliding member; The aforementioned sliding member is slidably arranged on the aforementioned first loading portion, The aforementioned sensor is fixed on the aforementioned second loading portion. The fragrance inhaler as described in any one of Claims 1 to 6 further has: The second casing covers the aforementioned opening of the aforementioned first casing; and The cover part covers at least one part of the aforementioned second casing; On the outer surface of the aforementioned second casing, there are recorded signs related to the aforementioned aroma inhaler, The aforementioned cover covers all of the aforementioned markings. A method for manufacturing a scent inhaler, the scent inhaler is equipped with: The casing has an opening, and a housing portion for housing objects is formed inside; and The loading portion has an outer shape along the inner surface of the aforesaid accommodating portion, and is disposed in the aforesaid accommodating portion to place the aforesaid stored objects, and has a first loading portion and a second loading portion combined with the aforesaid first loading portion. 2. Loading part; The manufacture method of this fragrance inhaler system has the following steps: inserting the first loading portion from the opening of the casing, and rotating the first loading portion to be arranged at a predetermined position of the casing; In the state where the second mounting portion is deformed, the second mounting portion is inserted through the opening of the casing and arranged at a predetermined position of the casing.

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