TWI674072B - Non-burning type fragrance inhaler - Google Patents

Abstract

The non-burning flavor taster of the present invention is provided with: a housing having an air flow path continuously from an air inlet to an air outlet; an atomizing section for atomizing an aerosol source in a manner not accompanied by combustion; a sensor To output a value that changes in accordance with the user's suction action; and the control unit, based on the absolute value of the slope constituted by a response value of 2 or more derived from the value output from the aforementioned sensor, so that the amount of aerosol In a manner falling within a desired range, the power output to the atomizing section is controlled, wherein the amount of the aerosol is the amount of the aerosol atomized by the atomizing section in a single energization of the atomizing section.

Description

Non-flammable scent taster

The present invention relates to a non-burning type flavor scenting device having an atomizing portion that atomizes an aerosol source without accompanying combustion.

Conventionally, there is known a non-burning type flavor inhaler for scenting without accompanying combustion. The non-burning type flavor inhaler has an atomizing section that atomizes an aerosol source without accompanying combustion (for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

[Previous Technical Literature] [Patent Literature]

Patent Document 1: WO2013 / 116558

A first feature is to provide a non-burning flavor scent device, which is intended to include: a housing having an air flow path continuous from an inlet to an outlet; and an atomizing unit to The aerosol source is atomized without burning; the sensor outputs a value that changes in accordance with the puff action of the user; and the control unit is based on the value derived from the value output from the aforementioned sensor. Slope composed of more than 2 response values The absolute value is to control the power output to the atomizing part in such a way that the amount of aerosol falls within a desired range, wherein the amount of aerosol is obtained by the atomization during a current application to the atomizing part. The amount of aerosol that is atomized by the department.

The second feature is that the first feature is to control the power output to the atomizing unit in such a way that the amount of aerosol will fall within the aforementioned desired range based on the absolute value of the slope. Its size.

The third feature is that in the second feature, it is intended that the larger the absolute value of the slope of the control unit is, the more the power output to the atomizing unit is increased.

The fourth feature is that in the second feature, it is intended that the aforementioned control unit uses the predetermined size as the magnitude of the power output of the atomizing unit when the absolute value of the slope is within the aforementioned predetermined range, and the aforementioned control When the absolute value of the aforementioned slope is larger than the aforementioned predetermined range, the magnitude of the power output to the atomizing unit is made larger than the aforementioned predetermined magnitude.

The fifth feature is that, in the third or fourth feature, the purpose is to increase the rate of increase in the power output of the atomizing unit to be greater than 1 and less than or equal to 3.

The sixth feature is that in any one of the first to fifth features, it is intended that the control unit is to start the energization of the atomizing unit after the aerosol amount falls within the desired range. When the supply duration has elapsed, the energization of the atomizing unit is stopped, and the supply duration is a standard pump derived from the statistics of the user's suction period. Below the upper limit of the suction period.

The seventh feature is that in the sixth feature, it is intended that the larger the absolute value of the slope of the control unit, the shorter the duration of the supply.

The eighth feature is the sixth feature, which aims to: when the absolute value of the aforementioned slope is within the aforementioned predetermined range, use the predetermined duration as the aforementioned supply duration; the aforementioned control unit is based on the absolute of the aforementioned slope When the value is larger than the slope of the predetermined range, the supply duration is shortened to be shorter than the predetermined duration.

The ninth feature is that in the seventh or eighth feature, it is intended that the shortening rate of the aforementioned supply duration is more than 1/3 and less than 1.

The tenth feature is that in any one of the sixth to the ninth features, the purpose is to: in a first suction operation in which the absolute value of the slope is the first absolute value of the slope, the power output to the atomizing unit is The magnitude of is represented by PX ₁ , and the aforementioned supply duration is represented by TX _1. In the second suction operation of the second suction operation in which the absolute value of the slope is greater than the absolute value of the second slope and the absolute value of the second slope, The size of the power output of the ministry is represented by PX ₂ , the aforementioned supply duration is represented by TX ₂ , and the aforementioned TX ₂ is calculated according to the formula TX ₂ = (PX ₁ / PX ₂ ) × TX ₁ .

The eleventh feature is that in any one of the first to tenth features, the purpose is that the control unit is a time that has elapsed since the atomization unit started to be energized while the atomization unit was energized once. The longer it is, the smaller the power output to the atomizing section is.

The twelfth feature is any one of the first to eleventh features In the feature, the control unit aims to stop the atomizing unit when the aerosol amount falls within the desired range, and after the supply duration period has elapsed after the atomizing unit is powered on. When the power is turned on, the aforementioned control unit determines the aforementioned supply duration based on the learning result of the time required for the user's suction action.

In the above-mentioned feature, the power output (hereinafter, also referred to as the amount of supplied power) supplied to the atomizing section is represented by, for example, E = {(D ₂ × V) ² / R} × D ₁ × t. E is the aforementioned amount of supplied power, V is an output voltage value belonging to the value of the voltage applied to the atomizing section from a power source storing electric energy, and R is a resistance value of the atomizing section. D ₁ is an energy ratio (for example, pulse width / 1 period (here, 1 period = pulse width + pulse interval)), and D ₂ is a correction coefficient of the output voltage value. T is the time that has elapsed since the atomization unit was initially energized. In the case where the energy rate control is not performed, D ₁ may be regarded as 1, and in the case where the output voltage value is not corrected, D ₂ may be regarded as 1.

In the above-mentioned feature, the magnitude of the power output supplied to the atomizing unit can be represented by, for example, P = {(D ₂ × V) ² / R} × D ₁ . P is the magnitude of the power output to the atomizing section. The meaning of other symbols is as described above. In addition, in the case where the energy rate control is not performed, D ₁ may be regarded as 1, and in the case where the output voltage value is not corrected, D ₂ may be regarded as 1, which is also the same as described above.

In the above feature, the control unit starts to energize the atomizing unit when the start of the suction action is detected by the sensor, and detects the suction action by the sensor when the start of the suction action is detected. End At this time, the energization of the atomizing section is stopped. However, the control unit stops energizing the atomizing unit even during the suction operation when the supply period has elapsed.

In the above feature, the PX ₁ and the TX ₁ are stored in advance by the control unit, and the PX ₂ is determined based on the absolute value of the second slope.

In the above-mentioned feature, the increase rate of the power output of the atomizing unit is an increase rate (PX ₂ / PX of the power output of the second suction operation of the first suction operation). ₁ ).

In the above feature, the shortening rate of the supply duration period is a reduction rate (TX ₂ / TX ₁ ) with respect to the supply duration period of the second suction operation of the first suction operation.

In the above feature, the response value derived from the value output by the sensor may be the output value output by the sensor, or may be a value obtained by a predetermined conversion of the output value. . For example, the aforementioned output value may be a value (such as a voltage value or a current value) showing an environment (such as a pressure or a flow rate of an air flow path) that changes according to a user's suction action, or a predetermined conversion from the value The value obtained (for example, a flow rate value). For example, the aforementioned response value may be a value (for example, a voltage value or a current value) showing an environment that changes according to a user's suction action, or a value (for example, a flow rate value) obtained by a predetermined conversion based on the value.

In the above-mentioned feature, the non-burning type flavor inhaler is provided with a holder for holding the aerosol source, and the aerosol source is held on the holder by an amount capable of being sucked through a plurality of suction operations.

10‧‧‧ Power

20‧‧‧Sensor

21‧‧‧Sensor body

22‧‧‧ Cover

22A‧‧‧Open

30‧‧‧ button

33‧‧‧ substrate

40‧‧‧Light-emitting element

50‧‧‧control circuit

51‧‧‧Suction detection department

52‧‧‧Light-emitting element control section

53‧‧‧Heat source control department

60‧‧‧holding department

70‧‧‧ Absorber

80‧‧‧ heat source

90‧‧‧ Destruction Department

100‧‧‧Non-burning flavor taster

110‧‧‧Electrical unit

111‧‧‧female connector

120‧‧‧Atomization unit

121‧‧‧ male connector

122‧‧‧air flow path

123‧‧‧Ceramics

124‧‧‧ Outer wall

125‧‧‧air inlet

126‧‧‧ Adjacent members

130‧‧‧ capsule unit

131‧‧‧ Cigarette Source

132‧‧‧ Filter

133‧‧‧ scheduled film

140‧‧‧ Suction unit

141‧‧‧ Suction hole

A‧‧‧ scheduled direction

X‧‧‧ Phase 1 voltage increase

Y‧‧‧ The second increase in voltage

θ 1‧‧‧ Gradient in the early stages of the suction action series

θ 2‧‧‧ Gradient in the middle stage of the suction action series

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a non-burning flavor scenting device 100 according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the atomizing unit 120 according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the sensor 20 according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit 50 according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining detection of a suction interval in the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a light emitting state in the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a light emitting state in the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of controlling the magnitude of the power output in the suction operation sequence of the first embodiment.

Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of controlling the magnitude of the power output in the suction operation sequence of the first embodiment.

Fig. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of control of the magnitude of the power output in each suction operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of control of the magnitude of the power output in each suction operation of the first embodiment.

Fig. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an example of control of the magnitude of the power output in the suction operation sequence of the first modification of the first embodiment.

Fig. 13 is a drawing showing a suction operation sequence according to Modification 2 of the first embodiment; Schematic illustration of an example of the control of supply duration in the column.

FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram for explaining the control of the magnitude of the power output in the modification 4 of the first embodiment.

Fig. 15 is a schematic diagram for explaining the control of the magnitude of the power output of the modification 5 of the first embodiment.

Fig. 16 is a schematic diagram for explaining control of power output in Modification 5 of the first embodiment.

Fig. 17 is a schematic diagram for explaining the control of the size of the power output of the sixth modification of the first embodiment.

Fig. 18 is a schematic diagram for explaining the control of the size of the power output of the sixth modification of the first embodiment.

Fig. 19 is a schematic diagram for explaining control of power output in Modification 7 of the first embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described. In addition, in the following drawings, the same or similar parts are marked with the same or similar symbols. However, it should be noted that the drawings are schematic diagrams, and the ratios of the dimensions are different from the actual ones.

Therefore, specific dimensions should be judged with reference to the following description. Of course, even in the drawings, there are portions having different relationships or ratios between dimensions.

[Summary of Implementation Mode]

The non-burning flavor scent device according to the prior art is an example in which the state of the suction action of each user is different, or the state of the suction action of each suction action of the same user In some different cases, it is not easy and appropriate to quickly and appropriately control the total amount of aerosol inhaled by the user during each suction operation.

The non-burning type flavor scent device of the embodiment is provided with: a housing having an air flow path continuously from an air inlet to an air outlet; an atomizing section that atomizes an aerosol source without accompanying combustion; a sensor, And outputting a value that changes in accordance with the user's suction action; and an absolute value of the slope (hereinafter referred to as the “slope of slope”) formed by the control unit based on two or more response values derived from the value output from the sensor. The absolute value or the absolute value of the slope), and control the output of the power supply to the atomizing section so that the amount of aerosol atomized by the atomizing section falls to a desired level during a single energization of the atomizing section. Within range.

In an embodiment, the control unit controls the output of the power supplied to the atomizing unit based on the absolute value of the slope so that the amount of aerosol falls within a desired range. That is, according to the absolute value of the slope, the state of the suction action is estimated for each suction action, so that the gas gel inhaled by the user during each suction action can be appropriately and quickly controlled. Total.

[First Embodiment] (Non-burning type flavor inhaler)

Hereinafter, the non-burning type flavor inhaler of the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a non-burning flavor scenting device 100 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 shows the atomizing unit 120 according to the first embodiment. The schematic.

In the first embodiment, the non-combustion-type flavor inhaler 100 is a device for scenting without accompanying combustion, and has a shape extending from the non-inhalation side toward the suction side and in a predetermined direction A. In the first embodiment, the "suction side" can also be regarded as synonymous with the "downstream" of the flow of aerosol, and the "non-suction side" can also be regarded as synonymous with the "upstream" of the flow of aerosol.

As shown in FIG. 1, the non-burning flavor scent device 100 includes an electric unit 110 and an atomizing unit 120. The electrical unit 110 has a female connector 111 at a portion adjacent to the atomizing unit 120, and the atomizing unit 120 has a male connector 121 at a portion adjacent to the electrical unit 110. The female connector 111 has a spiral groove extending in a direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction A, and the male connector 121 has a spiral protrusion extending in a direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction A. The atomizing unit 120 and the electrical unit 110 are connected by screwing the female connector 111 and the male connector 121. The atomizing unit 120 is configured to be attachable to and detachable from the electric unit 110.

The electric unit 110 includes a power source 10, a sensor 20, a button 30, a light emitting element 40, and a control circuit 50.

The power source 10 is, for example, a lithium ion battery. The power source 10 stores electric energy required to apply a voltage to each configuration of the non-combustion type flavor scent device 100. For example, the power source 10 stores electric energy for applying a voltage to the sensor 20, the light-emitting element 40, and the control circuit 50. For example, the power source 10 stores electric energy for applying a voltage to a heat source 80 described later.

The sensor 20 outputs a value (for example, a voltage value or a current value) that changes according to the air that is sucked from the non-suction side toward the suction side (ie, the user's suction action). In the first embodiment, the sensor 20 has a capacitor, and the output shows a value of the capacitance of the capacitor that changes depending on the air that is sucked from the non-suction side toward the suction side (ie, the user's suction action). Here, the value output by the sensor 20 is a voltage value. The sensor 20 is, for example, a condenser microphone sensor.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the sensor 20 includes a sensor body 21, a cover 22, and a substrate 33. The sensor body 21 is composed of, for example, a capacitor, and the capacitance of the sensor body 21 is the air sucked by the air introduction hole 125 (that is, the air sucked from the non-suction side toward the suction side). The vibration (pressure) generated changes. The cover 22 is provided on the suction port side with respect to the sensor body 21 and has an opening 22A. By providing a cover 22 having an opening 22A, it is easy to change the capacitance of the sensor body 21 and improve the response characteristics of the sensor body 21. The substrate 33 outputs a value (here, a voltage value) indicating the capacitance of the sensor body 21 (capacitor).

In addition, in FIG. 3, although the cover 22 covers only the suction side end of the sensor body 21, the first embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the cover 22 may cover the side of the sensor body 21 in addition to the suction side end of the sensor body 21. Although FIG. 3 illustrates an example in which the air introduction hole 125 is provided closer to the suction port side than the sensor 20, the first embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the air introduction hole 125 may be provided closer to the non-suction side than the sensor 20.

Returning to FIG. 1, the button 30 is configured to be pressed in from the outer side of the non-burning flavor taster 100 toward the inside. In the first embodiment, the button 30 is provided at the non-inhalation end of the non-burning flavor taster 100, and is configured to be pressed in from the non-inhalation end toward the suction end (that is, the predetermined direction A). For example, in a case where the button 30 is continuously pushed in a predetermined number of times, the power of the non-burning type flavor inhaler 100 is input. In addition, the power of the non-burning type flavor scent device 100 may be turned off after a predetermined time has elapsed while the suction operation is not performed after the suction operation is performed.

The light emitting element 40 is a light source such as an LED or an electric lamp. The light emitting element 40 is provided on a side wall extending along a predetermined direction. The light emitting element 40 is preferably provided on a side wall near the non-suction end. Thereby, compared with the case where the light emitting element is provided only on the end surface of the non-suction end on the axis of the predetermined direction A, the user can easily recognize the light emitting pattern of the light emitting element 40 in the suction operation. The light-emitting pattern of the light-emitting element 40 is a pattern that informs the user of the state of the non-burning flavor taster 100.

The control circuit 50 controls the operation of the non-combustion-type flavor inhaler 100. Specifically, the control circuit 50 controls the light-emitting pattern of the light-emitting element 40 and controls the output of the power supplied to the heat source 80.

As shown in FIG. 2, the atomizing unit 120 includes a holding portion 60, an absorber 70, a heat source 80, and a destruction portion 90. The atomizing unit 120 includes a capsule unit 130 and a mouthpiece unit 140. Here, the atomizing unit 120 includes: an air introduction hole 125 for introducing external air into the interior; an air flow path 122 communicating with the electric unit 110 (sensor 20) through the male connector 121; and a ceramic 123 , Is arranged in a cylindrical shape. Atomize The unit 120 has a cylindrical outer wall 124 for forming the outer shape of the atomizing unit 120. The space surrounded by the ceramic 123 forms an air flow path. The ceramic 123 series contains, for example, alumina as a main component.

The holder 60 has a cylindrical shape and holds an aerosol source for generating aerosol. The aerosol source is a liquid such as glycerin or propylene glycol. The holding body 60 is, for example, a porous body impregnated with an aerosol source. The pore body is, for example, a resin web.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the above-mentioned ceramic 123 is disposed inside the holder 60, and the volatilization of the aerosol held by the holder 60 can be suppressed.

The absorber 70 is provided adjacent to the holder 60 and is made of a substance that sucks an aerosol source upward from the holder 60. The absorber 70 is made of glass fiber, for example.

The heat source 80 does not accompany the combustion but heats the aerosol source. That is, the heat source 80 is an example of an atomizing portion that atomizes an aerosol source without accompanying combustion. For example, the heat source 80 is an electric heating wire wound around the absorber 70. The heat source 80 is an aerogel source that heats up by the absorber 70.

In the first embodiment, the heat source 80 is exemplified by a heating type in which the aerosol source is atomized by heating. However, the atomizing unit is only required to have the function of atomizing the aerosol source, and may also be an ultrasonic-type component that atomizes the aerosol source by ultrasonic waves.

The destruction portion 90 is a member for destroying a part of the predetermined film 133 in a state where the capsule unit 130 is installed. In the embodiment, the destruction unit 90 is configured to apply the atomizing unit 120 and the capsule unit 130 to The partitioned partition member 126 is held. The partition member 126 is, for example, a polyacetal resin. The destruction portion 90 is, for example, a cylindrical hollow needle extending along a predetermined direction A. By puncturing the tip of the hollow needle to the predetermined film 133, a part of the predetermined film 133 can be destroyed. In addition, an air flow path for the air-type atomizing unit 120 and the capsule unit 130 is formed by an inner space of the hollow needle. Here, it is preferable that a mesh having a thickness such that the raw material constituting the cigarette source 131 cannot pass through the hollow needle is provided. The thickness of the mesh is, for example, 80 (mesh) to 200 (mesh).

In such an example, the depth that the hollow needle penetrates into the capsule unit 130 is preferably 1.0 mm or more and 5.0 mm or less, and more preferably 2.0 mm or more and 3.0 mm or less. Thereby, since the portion other than the desired portion of the predetermined film 133 is not damaged, it is possible to suppress the detachment of the cigarette source 131 filled in the space divided by the predetermined film 133 and the filter 132. In addition, since the hollow needle can be prevented from detaching from the space, an appropriate air flow path from the hollow needle to the filter 132 can be preferably maintained.

In a cross section perpendicular to the predetermined direction A, the cross-sectional area of the vertical needle is preferably 2.0 mm ² or more and 3.0 mm ² or less. Thereby, when the hollow needle is pulled out, the cigarette source 131 can be prevented from falling out of the capsule unit 130.

The tip of the hollow needle preferably has an inclination of 30 ° or more and 45 ° or less with respect to a direction perpendicular to the predetermined direction A.

However, the embodiment is not limited to this, and the destruction portion 90 may be a portion adjacent to the predetermined film 133 in a state where the capsule unit 130 is mounted. A part of the predetermined film 133 can be destroyed by the user applying pressure to such a part.

The capsule unit 130 is configured to be attachable to and detachable from the body unit. The capsule unit 130 includes a cigarette source 131, a filter 132, and a predetermined membrane 133. The space divided by the predetermined film 133 and the filter 132 is filled with a cigarette source 131. Here, the body unit refers to a unit constituted by a portion other than the capsule unit 130. For example, the body unit includes the electric unit 110, the holder 60, the absorber 70, and the heat source 80 described above.

The cigarette source 131 is disposed closer to the mouthpiece side than the holder 60 holding the aerosol source, and generates a flavor tasted by the user together with the aerosol generated from the aerosol source. It should be noted here that the cigarette source 131 is composed of a solid substance so as not to flow out of the space divided by the predetermined membrane 133 and the filter 132. As the cigarette source 131, cut tobacco, a pellet-shaped molded article, and a sheet-shaped molded article of cigarette raw materials can be used. A flavor such as menthol may be added to the cigarette source 131.

In the case where the cigarette source 131 is made of a cigarette material, the cigarette material is far from the heat source 80, so that the flavor can be tasted without heating the cigarette material. In other words, it should be noted that it is possible to suppress the taste of unnecessary substances caused by heating of cigarette materials.

In the first embodiment, the amount of the cigarette source 131 filled in the space divided by the filter 132 and the predetermined film 133 is preferably 0.15 g / cc or more and 1.00 g / cc or less. The percentage of the volume occupied by the cigarette source 131 in the space divided by the filter 132 and the predetermined membrane 133 is preferably 50% or more and 100% or less. In addition, with the filter 132 The volume of the space divided by the predetermined film 133 is preferably 0.6 ml or more and 1.5 ml or less. Thereby, the cigarette source 131 can be accommodated so that a user can fully taste a flavor, holding the capsule unit 130 in an appropriate size.

In a state where a part of the predetermined membrane 133 is destroyed by the destruction unit 90, and the atomizing unit 120 and the capsule unit 130 are connected, from the front end portion (the destroyed portion) of the capsule unit 130 to the terminal of the filter 132, 1050cc / The ventilation resistance (pressure loss) of the capsule unit 130 when air is sucked by the flow rate of min is preferably 10 mmAq or more and 100 mmAq or less, more preferably 20 mmAq or more and 90 mmAq or less. By setting the ventilation resistance of the cigarette source 131 within the above-mentioned preferred range, the phenomenon that the aerosol is excessively filtered by the cigarette source 131 can be suppressed, and the flavor can be efficiently supplied to the user. In addition, since 1 mmAq is equivalent to 9.80665 Pa, the above-mentioned ventilation resistance can also be expressed by Pa.

The filter 132 is adjacent to the mouthpiece side with respect to the cigarette source 131 and is made of a substance having air permeability. The filter 132 is preferably an acetate filter, for example. The filter 132 is preferably thick enough to prevent the raw materials constituting the cigarette source 131 from passing through.

The ventilation resistance of the filter 132 is preferably 5 mmAq or more and 20 mmAq or less. Thereby, the aerosol can be efficiently passed while the vapor component generated by the cigarette source 131 is efficiently adsorbed, and an appropriate flavor can be supplied to the user. In addition, it is possible to provide a user with an appropriate sense of air resistance.

The ratio (mass ratio) of the mass of the cigarette source 131 to the mass of the filter 132 is preferably in the range of 3: 1 to 20: 1, and more preferably 4: 1 To the range of 6: 1.

The predetermined membrane 133 is formed integrally with the filter 132 and is formed of a member having no air permeability. The predetermined film 133 covers a portion of the outer surface of the cigarette source 131 other than the portion adjacent to the filter 132. The predetermined film 133 includes at least one compound selected from the group consisting of gelatin, polypropylene, and polyethylene terephthalate. Gelatin, polypropylene, polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate are non-breathable and suitable for film formation. In addition, gelatin, polypropylene, polyethylene, and polyethylene terephthalate can obtain sufficient resistance to moisture contained in the cigarette source 131. Polypropylene, polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate are particularly excellent in water resistance. Furthermore, since gelatin, polypropylene, and polyethylene have alkali resistance, even if the cigarette source 131 has an alkaline component, it is not easily deteriorated by the alkaline component.

The film thickness of the predetermined film 133 is preferably 0.1 μm or more and 0.3 μm or less. This makes it possible to easily break a part of the predetermined film 133 while maintaining the function of protecting the cigarette source 131 by the predetermined film 133.

As described above, although the predetermined film 133 is integrally formed with the filter 132, the predetermined film 133 is adhered to the filter 132, for example, by paste or the like. Alternatively, the shape of the predetermined film 133 may be set smaller than that of the filter 132 in a direction perpendicular to the predetermined direction A, and the filter 132 may be inserted into the predetermined film 133, and The restoring force fits the filter 132 into the predetermined membrane 133. Alternatively, an engaging portion for engaging the predetermined film 133 may be provided on the filter 132.

Here, although the shape of the predetermined film 133 is not particularly limited, it is preferable to have a concave shape in a cross section perpendicular to the predetermined direction A. In this case, after the cigarette source 131 is filled inside the predetermined film 133 having a concave shape, the opening of the predetermined film 133 filled with the cigarette source 131 is closed by the filter 132.

In a case where the predetermined film 133 has a concave shape in a cross section perpendicular to the predetermined direction A, the largest cross-sectional area of the cross-sectional area of the space surrounded by the predetermined film 133 (that is, the cross-section of the opening in which the filter 132 is fitted) Area) is preferably 25 mm ² or more and 80 mm ² or less, and more preferably 25 mm ² or more and 55 mm ² or less. In such an example, the cross-sectional area of the filter 132 is preferably 25 mm ² or more and 55 mm ² or less in a vertical cross section facing the predetermined direction A. The thickness of the filter 132 in the predetermined direction A is preferably 3.0 mm or more and 7.0 mm or less.

The suction port unit 140 has a suction port hole 141. The suction hole 141 is an opening for exposing the filter 132. The user sucks the aerosol from the suction hole 141 to taste the fragrance together with the aerosol.

In the first embodiment, the suction port unit 140 is configured to be attachable to and detachable from the outer wall 124 of the atomizing unit 120. For example, the mouthpiece unit 140 has a cup shape configured to fit on the inner surface of the outer wall 124. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. The suction port unit 140 may be rotatably attached to the outer wall 124 by a hinge or the like.

In the first embodiment, the mouthpiece unit 140 is provided as a separate body from the capsule unit 130. That is, the mouthpiece unit 140 constitutes a part of the body unit. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. Mouthpiece The element 140 can also be integrated with the capsule unit 130. In this case, it should be noted that the mouthpiece unit 140 constitutes a part of the capsule unit 130.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the non-burning type flavor scent device 100 includes the outer wall 124 (housing) of the atomizing unit 120, and the outer wall 124 (housing) of the atomizing unit 120 has an air introduction hole 125 (intake port) continues to the air flow path 122 of the suction port hole 141 (exhaust port). In the first embodiment, although the air flow path 122 is constituted by the atomizing unit 120, the aspect of the air flow path 122 is not limited to this. The air flow path 122 may be formed by both the casing of the electric unit 110 and the casing of the atomizing unit 120.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the non-combustion-type flavor inhaler 100 is provided with a holding body 60 for holding an aerosol source, and the holding body 60 holds a suction operation that can be performed a plurality of times. Suck the amount of aerosol source.

(Control circuit)

The control circuit of the first embodiment will be described below. Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit 50 according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4, the control circuit 50 includes a suction detection unit 51, a light-emitting element control unit 52, and a heat source control unit 53.

The suction detection unit 51 is connected to the sensor 20 that outputs a value that changes according to the air that is sucked from the non-suction side toward the suction side. The suction detection unit 51 detects a suction state based on a detection result of the sensor 20 (for example, a negative pressure in the non-combustion-type fragrance taster 100). Specifically, the suction detection unit 51 detects a suction state (suction interval) where the aerosol has been sucked and a non-suction state (non-suction interval) where the aerosol has not been sucked. Thereby, the suction detection part 51 can designate the number of times of the suction operation which sucks aerosol. In addition, the puff detection unit 51 can also detect the elapsed time for each puff operation of the aerosol.

In the first embodiment, the suction detection unit 51 detects the start or end of the suction interval based on a slope constituted by two or more response values derived from the output value output from the sensor 20. Here, the response value is the output value itself output from the sensor 20; the output value is a voltage value showing the capacitance of the capacitor.

Specifically, the suction detection unit 51 has a predetermined sign (negative here) and a predetermined sign (negative here) on a slope formed by two or more output values output from the sensor 20. When the absolute value of the slope is larger than a predetermined value, the start or end of the suction interval is detected. In other words, the suction detection unit 51 detects the start of the suction interval in a case where the above-mentioned conditions are satisfied before the start of the suction interval is detected. On the other hand, the suction detection unit 51 detects the end of the suction period when the above conditions are satisfied after the start of the suction period is detected.

Here, the condition (predetermined value) for the start of the suction interval may be the same as or different from the condition (predetermined value) for the end of the suction interval. The determination of the end of the suction interval is preferably performed after the start of the suction interval is detected and a predetermined period (for example, 200 msec to 500 msec) elapses. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the situation where the end of the suction section is detected erroneously immediately after the start of the suction section is detected.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the suction detection unit 51 monitors the output value output from the sensor 20 during the sampling period (Δt). It should be noted that the voltage value is exemplified in FIG. 5 as the output value output from the sensor 20. The sampling period (Δta) for monitoring the output value output from the sensor 20 before the start of the suction interval is detected is compared to monitoring the output value output from the sensor 20 after the start of the suction interval is detected The sampling period (Δtb) is shorter. The sampling period (Δtc) for monitoring the output value output from the sensor 20 after the end of the suction interval is detected is compared to monitoring the output value output from the sensor 20 before the end of the suction interval is detected The sampling period (Δtb) is shorter.

In addition, the sampling period (Δta) for monitoring the output value output from the sensor 20 before the start of the suction interval is detected is the same as that for monitoring the output value from the sensor 20 after the end of the suction interval is detected. The sampling period (Δtc) of the output value is the same. The sampling period (Δtb) for monitoring the output value output from the sensor 20 after the start of the suction interval is detected is the same as that for monitoring the output value from the sensor 20 before the end of the suction interval is detected. The sampling period (Δtb) of the output value is the same. In other words, the sampling period (Δta or Δtc) for monitoring the output value output from the sensor 20 outside the suction interval is more than the sampling period (Δta) for monitoring the output value output from the sensor 20 during the suction interval. tb) is shorter. The sampling period (Δta or Δtc) for monitoring the output value output from the sensor 20 outside the suction interval is, for example, 1 msec, and the sampling period for monitoring the output value output from the sensor 20 during the suction interval (Δ tb) is, for example, 10 msec.

Hereinafter, each symbol indicates the following. △ t series table Shows the period of monitoring the output value output from the sensor 20, D (n) indicates the output value output from the sensor 20 at time t (n), α (n) indicates a positive integer, and S (n) Is the slope formed by the output value output from the sensor 20 at time t (n). In addition, n represents the number of calculations of S (n). In addition, α (n) may be a fixed value (for example, 3) or may be changed by each calculation of S (n).

Under such a premise, the suction detection unit 51 can also be calculated by S (n) = {D (n) -D (n-α (n) × △ t)} / (α (n) × △ t) A slope formed by the output value output from the sensor 20. In addition, it should be noted that “D (n-α (n) × Δt)” means an output value that “α (n) × Δt” is monitored earlier than time t (n).

In such an example, before the suction detection unit 51 detects the beginning of the suction interval, all S (n) of S (n) for consecutive m times (m is an integer of 2 or more) have been satisfied. In the case where the value of a predetermined sign (negative here) and the absolute value of all S (n) is larger than the first value described later, the start of the suction interval is detected. It should be noted here that the sampling period (Δt) used when the beginning of the suction interval is detected is Δta (or, Δtc). On the other hand, after the suction detection unit 51 is detected at the beginning of the suction interval, all the S (n) s that have been satisfied for m consecutive times are predetermined signs (here, negative). In the case where the absolute value of all S (n) is larger than the first value, the end of the suction interval is detected. It should be noted here that the sampling period (Δt) used when the end of the suction interval is detected is Δtb (> Δta or Δtc).

For example, in the case of α (n) = 3 and m = 3, the case where the beginning of the suction interval is detected while referring to FIG. 5 will be described. Bright. In this case, because all of S (p), S (p + 1), and S (p + 2) are negative values, and S (p), S (p + 1), and S (p + 2) The absolute value of all of them is larger than the first value, so the beginning of the suction interval is detected at time p + 2. In addition, for the calculation method of S (n), taking time p as an example to explain, S (p) can be obtained by S (p) = {D (p) -D (p-3) / 3 △ t} Calculated.

The first value is a predetermined value determined in advance, and may be appropriately set depending on the type of the sensor 20 and the like. The period of S (n) calculated by the suction detector 51 may be the same as or different from the sampling period (Δt). The period of S (n) calculated by the suction detector 51 is preferably an integer multiple of the sampling period (Δt).

The calculation period of the sampling period (Δt) and S (n) can be appropriately set. Although the sampling period (Δt) and the calculation period of S (n) are preferably synchronized, they may not be synchronized. The period in which the sensor 20 outputs the output value can also be appropriately set. Furthermore, the sensor 20 may be turned on / off repeatedly in synchronization with the sampling period (Δt) and the calculation period of S (n), or it may be always on.

In the first embodiment, the sampling period (for example, 5 msec) of the output value referred to when determining the start or end of the suction interval is preferably longer than a predetermined time. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the sampling period of the output value referred to when determining the start or end of the suction interval is represented by α (n) × Δt + (m-1) × Δt. The predetermined time is preferably a continuous approximation function derived from a plot of the discretely obtained output value on the premise that the output value fluctuating in the suction interval is discretely obtained on the time axis, and is more than the approximate function. One half of the average value of the frequency and wavelength (λ shown in Fig. 5) of the derived waveform is longer. In this way, by setting a lower limit in the sampling period of the output value that is referred to when determining the beginning or end of the suction interval, it is possible to suppress the difference between the suction action and the user's suction action before the start of the suction interval is detected. Phenomenon (for example, vibration of human voice, etc.) occasionally satisfies the above conditions, and improves the accuracy of detecting the start of the suction interval. In addition, even after the start of the suction interval is detected, it is possible to prevent the user from occasionally satisfying the above-mentioned conditions before actually ending the suction action, and improve the accuracy of detecting the end of the suction interval.

In the first embodiment, it is preferable that the absolute value of S (n) satisfying the absolute value of S (n) for the first time S (n) out of the continuous m times of S (n) is greater than the second value. In the case of a small condition, the start or end of the suction interval is detected. The second value is a value much larger than the first value, and is preferably an average value of the slope (absolute value) composed of two or more output values that fluctuate in the suction interval. In other words, the puff detection unit 51 is for all m consecutive times of S (n), S (n) is a value of a predetermined sign (negative here), and the absolute value of S (n) is a second value In the above cases, the start or end of the suction interval is not detected. On the other hand, the suction detection unit 51 is for consecutive m times of S (n), as long as all the conditions that S (n) is greater than the first value are satisfied, and the absolute value of S (n) at least once If the value is smaller than the second value, the start or end of the suction interval is detected. Thereby, even in a case where the capacitance of the sensor 20 changes abruptly due to a phenomenon different from the suction operation, it is possible to suppress erroneous detection of the start or end of the suction interval. The phenomenon different from the suction operation is, for example, a phenomenon in which the capacitance of the sensor 20 changes due to vibration on the table in the case where the non-burning flavor taster 100 is placed on a table. Or the phenomenon that the user blows air from the mouthpiece of the non-burning flavor taster 100 instead of sucking.

In the first embodiment, the sampling period of the output value referred to when determining the start or end of the suction interval is α (n) × Δt + (m-1) × Δt. That is, the sampling cycle of the output value referred to by the calculation of S (n) twice in the order of S (n) m times is repeated with each other, and α (n) is 2 or more. Thus, in the case of not repeating the sampling cycle of the output value referred to by two consecutive calculations of S (n), that is, the sampling cycle of the output value referred to when determining the start or end of the suction interval is In the case of α (n) × △ t × m, the sampling period (α (n) × △ t + (m-1) × △ t) of the output value referred to when determining the beginning or end of the suction interval It is shorter, and can quickly detect the start of the suction interval, and improve the detection accuracy of the start of the suction interval. Furthermore, compared with the case where α (n) is 1, since a slight change in the output value is not detected as the beginning of the suction interval, erroneous detection of the suction interval can be suppressed.

The light emitting element control unit 52 is connected to the light emitting element 40 and the suction detection unit 51 and controls the light emitting element 40. Specifically, the light-emitting element control unit 52 controls the light-emitting element 40 in the first light-emitting state in a suction state in which the aerosol is sucked. On the other hand, the light-emitting element control unit 52 controls the light-emitting element 40 in a second light-emitting state different from the first light-emitting state in a non-suction state in which the aerosol is not tasted.

Here, the so-called light-emitting state refers to the light amount of the light-emitting element 40, the number of light-emitting elements 40 in the lighting state, the color of the light-emitting element 40, and the light-emitting element 40 is repeatedly turned on and off. It is defined by a combination of parameters such as the period. The so-called different light-emitting states mean that any one of the above parameters has different light-emitting states.

In the first embodiment, the second light-emitting state is changed in accordance with the number of suction operations of the aerosol. The first light-emitting state may be changed in accordance with the number of suction operations of aerosol ingestion, or may be fixed independently of the number of suction operations in aerosol ingestion.

For example, the first light-emitting state is a state in which the red light-emitting element 40 is lighted in order to imitate the feeling of use of a general cigarette that generates aerosol with combustion. The first light-emitting state is preferably a state in which the light-emitting element 40 is continuously lit. Alternatively, the first light-emitting state may be a state in which the light-emitting element 40 is repeatedly turned on and off in the first cycle.

For example, the second light-emitting state is a state in which the blue light-emitting element 40 is turned on to notify the user that the aerosol source is not being heated. The second light-emitting state may be a state in which the light-emitting element 40 is turned on and turned off repeatedly in a second period longer than the first period.

As described above, the second light-emitting state is changed in accordance with the number of suction operations of the aerosol.

For example, the second light-emitting state may be a state in which the number of light-emitting elements 40 to be controlled increases as the number of suction operations increases. For example, the light-emitting element control unit 52 controls one light-emitting element 40 with the second light-emitting state in the first suction operation, and controls the two light-emitting elements with the second light-emitting state in the second suction operation. Element 40. Alternatively, the light-emitting element control unit 52 controls the n light-emitting elements 40 in the second light-emitting state during the first suction operation, and emits the second light-emitting element in the second suction operation. In this way, n-1 light-emitting elements 40 are controlled.

Alternatively, the second light-emitting state may be a state in which the amount of light of the light-emitting element 40 is increased or decreased as the number of suction operations increases. Alternatively, the second light-emitting state may be a state in which the color of the light-emitting element 40 is changed with an increase in the number of times of the suction operation.

In addition, even in the case where the first light-emitting state changes according to the number of suction operations, the change in the first light-emitting state is basically the same idea as the change in the second light-emitting state.

In the first embodiment, the light-emitting element control unit 52 ends the first light-emitting state and the second light-emitting state in a case where the number of suction operations of the aerosol has reached a predetermined number (for example, eight times). The light-emitting element 40 is controlled to control the light-emitting element 40 so as to end the light-emitting state.

The light emission end state may be a state in which the user is informed of the intention of the timing of the end of the suction action, and is preferably different from the first light emission state and the second light emission state. For example, the end light emission state is a state in which the light amount of the light emitting element 40 is smaller than the first light emission state and the second light emission state, and the light amount of the light emitting element 40 is gradually decreased.

The heat source control unit 53 is connected to the power source 10 and controls the power output (hereinafter also referred to as the amount of supplied power) supplied from the power source 10 to the heat source 80 (atomization unit). In addition, the amount of supplied electric power refers to a multiplication result of the time elapsed after the power source 80 is turned on and the magnitude of the power output, and is a value controlled by the time and the magnitude of the power output.

In other words, the amount of supplied power can be expressed by E = {(D ₂ × V) ² / R} × D ₁ × t, for example. E is the amount of power supplied, V is the output voltage value of the voltage applied from the power source 10 to the heat source 80, and R is the resistance value of the heat source 80. D ₁ is the energy ratio and D ₂ is the correction coefficient of the output voltage value. T is the time elapsed after the heat source 80 was started to be energized. In the case where the energy rate control is not performed, D ₁ may be regarded as 1, and in the case where the output voltage value is not corrected, D ₂ may be regarded as 1. In the case where the output voltage value is not corrected, the heat source control unit 53 controls the voltage applied from the power source 10 to the heat source 80 by controlling a DC-DC converter or the like provided in the power source 10.

Here, the magnitude of the power output is controlled by the value of the voltage applied to the heat source 80 (atomization unit) in the case where a voltage is continuously applied to the heat source 80 (atomization unit). On the other hand, the magnitude of the power output is based on the case where the voltage is intermittently applied to the heat source 80 (atomization unit) (pulse control), and the value of the voltage applied to the heat source 80 (atomization unit) and the energy ratio are used. control.

In other words, the magnitude of the power output to the heat source 80 can be represented by, for example, P = {(D ₂ × V) ² / R} × D ₁ . P is the magnitude of the power output to the heat source 80. The meaning of other symbols is as described above. In addition, in the case where the energy rate control is not performed, D ₁ may be regarded as 1, and in the case where the output voltage value is not corrected, D ₂ may be regarded as 1, which is also the same as described above.

First, the heat source control unit 53 gradually increases the power output supplied to the heat source 80 from the reference power output in accordance with an increase in the number of suction operations of the aerosol. This makes it possible to imitate the feeling of use of a general cigarette that generates aerosol with combustion.

Here, the heat source control unit 53 may also use a size of a power supply output smaller than the size of the reference power supply as a supply to the heat source 80 in a case where the suction operation is performed after the number of suction operations exceeds a predetermined number of times. The size of the corresponding power output. Thereby, even at the timing when the suction action should be ended, the user can still taste some aerosols, and the user's satisfaction can be increased.

The heat source control unit 53 turns off (off) the power of the non-burning flavor scent device 100 in a case where the number of suction operations exceeds a predetermined number and a predetermined time elapses. Thereby, the waste of power of the non-burning flavor scenter 100 caused by forgetting to turn off the power of the non-burning flavor scenter 100 is suppressed.

Here, the heat source control unit 53 may also combine the above-mentioned actions, and after the number of suction actions exceeds a predetermined number of times, use a power output size smaller than the reference power output size as a supply to the heat source 80, and In a case where the number of inhalation operations exceeds a predetermined number of times and a predetermined time has elapsed, the power of the non-burning flavor taster 100 is turned OFF.

The heat source control unit 53 preferably increases the gradient of the output of the power source supplied to the heat source 80 as the number of suction operations of the aerosol is increased. Here, the gradient of the magnitude of the power output is defined by the number of suction operations that maintain the magnitude of the fixed power output and the magnitude of the increase in the magnitude of the power output. That is, as the number of suction operations increases, the number of suction operations that can maintain a certain power output is reduced. Or, as the number of suction operations increases, the magnitude of the increase in power output increases. Or, as the number of suction operations increases, the number of suction operations that can maintain a certain power output is reduced, and the size of the power output increases.

In addition, the heat source control unit 53 may control: the first mode uses the size of the first reference power output as the size of the reference power output; and the second mode uses the second reference that is larger than the size of the first reference power output The size of the power output is used as the size of the reference power output. It is also possible to prepare the size of the reference power output in three or more stages as the size of the reference power output. In such an example, the switching of the size of the reference power output can also be performed by the operation of the button 30. For example, the first mode may be applied by pressing the button 30 once, and the second mode may be applied by pressing the button 30 twice. In addition, the button 30 may be replaced by a touch sensor. It is also possible to activate the power of the non-burning flavor scented device 100 by such operations. That is, the activation of the power supply and the switching of the reference power supply output can be performed in one operation by the operation of the button 30. However, the operation of inputting power by operating the button 30 may be different from the operation of switching the magnitude of the reference power output.

Second, the heat source control unit 53 controls the standard mode and the shortening mode. The standard mode is a mode for a user who needs the time required for each suction action of the aerosol to fall within the standard required time interval. The shortening mode is a mode for a user who has a shorter time required for each suction action of the aerosol than the standard time interval. Here, the standard time interval means a time interval where the balance of the supply of aerosol (TPM: Total Particulate Matter: total amount of particulate matter) is particularly good.

Specifically, the heat source control unit 53 uses the interval indicator until the first time elapses during each suction operation in the standard mode. The size of the quasi-power output is used as the size of the power output supplied to the heat source 80, and the size of the power output that is smaller than the size of the standard power output after the first time has elapsed is used as the size of the power output supplied to the heat source 80. In addition, the heat source control unit 53 may immediately set the size of the power output supplied to the heat source 80 to zero in the interval after the first time elapses, or may gradually reduce the size of the power output supplied to the heat source 80.

Here, the first time is preferably the same as the end timing of the above-mentioned standard required time interval. However, the first time may be longer than the end timing of the standard time interval within the range of the allowable supply of aerosol (TPM amount).

On the other hand, the heat source control unit 53 uses the size of the first power output which is larger than the size of the standard power output in the interval until the second time elapses during each suction operation in the shortening mode as a supply to the heat source. The size of the power output of 80, and the size of the second power output that is smaller than the size of the first power output in the third time interval after the second time, and the size of the second power output that is used after the third time, 2 The smaller the power output, the smaller the power output is as the power output to the heat source 80. In addition, the heat source control unit 53 may immediately set the size of the power output supplied to the heat source 80 to zero in the interval after the first time elapses, or may gradually reduce the size of the power output supplied to the heat source 80.

Here, the second time is preferably shorter than the start timing of the time interval required by the above-mentioned standard. However, the second time may be included in the standard time interval or may be more than the end timing of the standard time interval. long. The third time is preferably the same as the end timing of the above-mentioned standard required time interval. However, the third time may be longer than the end timing of the standard time interval within the range of the allowable supply of aerosol (TPM amount). The size of the second power output smaller than the first power output may be the same as the size of the standard power output described above. However, the size of the second power output may be larger than the size of the standard power output, or may be smaller than the size of the standard power output.

In addition, as described above, the heat source control unit 53 gradually increases the output of the power supply supplied to the heat source 80 from the reference power output in accordance with an increase in the number of suction operations. In other words, it should be noted that the standard power output of each suction operation increases with the number of suction operations.

The heat source control unit 53 may also set a standard mode or a shortened mode by learning the suction action of the user. Specifically, the heat source control unit 53 sets the standard mode when the time required for each suction operation memorized by learning is within the standard required time interval. The heat source control unit 53 sets the shortening mode when the time required for each suction operation memorized by learning is shorter than the standard required time interval.

In the first embodiment, the atomizing unit 120 can be attached to and detached from the electric unit 110. In addition, the capsule unit 130 can be attached to and detached from the main unit including the electric unit 110. In other words, the electric unit 110 can be repeatedly used throughout a series of suction actions. The so-called suction action series refers to a series of actions in which the suction action is repeatedly performed a predetermined number of times. Therefore, you can also learn every time in the first series of suction action The time required for the suction action, and set the standard mode or shortened mode in the second and subsequent suction action series. Alternatively, in each suction action series, by learning the time required for each suction action in the first n suction actions, the n + 1 (or The suction action after n + 2) times is set to standard mode or shortened mode.

Alternatively, the heat source control unit 53 may set a standard mode or a shortened mode by a user's operation. In such an example, the switch for switching between the standard mode and the shortened mode is provided in the non-burning flavor taster 100. In addition, it is also possible to switch between the standard mode and the shortened mode in each suction action series. Alternatively, the switching between the standard mode and the shortened mode is not allowed in each suction action series, but the mode initially set is fixedly applied.

(Luminous state)

An example of the light emission state of the first embodiment will be described below. 6 and 7 are diagrams showing an example of a light emitting state of the first embodiment. 6 and 7 illustrate examples in which the user should end the series of suction actions in a case where the number of suction actions has reached 8 times (predetermined number).

First, a first example of a light emitting state will be described with reference to FIG. 6. As shown in FIG. 6, the first light-emitting pattern in the suction state is fixed regardless of the number of suction operations. On the other hand, the second light-emitting pattern in the non-suction state changes in accordance with the number of suction operations.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6, in the non-suction state # 1 to the non-suction state # 4, the light-emitting state # 2-1 may be adopted as the second light-emitting state. In the non-suction state # 5 to the non-suction state # 7, the light-emitting state # 2-2 can be adopted as the second light-emitting state. In the non-suction state # 8, the light-emitting state # 2-3 can be adopted as the second light-emitting state. In addition, in the non-suction state after the ninth time, the above-mentioned end-emission state can be adopted.

On the other hand, in the suction state # 1 to the suction state # 8, the light-emitting state # 1 may be adopted as the first light-emitting state. Even in the suction state after the 9th time, the light-emitting state # 1 can still be adopted. As the first light-emitting state, in order to show that the suction has exceeded 8 times (predetermined times), the same as the first The light-emitting states of 1 and 2 are different.

The light emitting state # 1, the light emitting state # 2-1, the light emitting state # 2-2, the light emitting state # 2-3, and the end light emitting state are different light emitting states from each other. As described above, the so-called light-emitting state is based on the amount of light of the light-emitting element 40, the number of light-emitting elements 40 in the light-on state, the color of the light-emitting element 40, the lighting of the light-emitting element 40 repeatedly, and the cycle of turning off the light-emitting element 40. Defined by a combination of parameters. The so-called different luminous states mean different luminous states of any of the above-mentioned parameters.

For example, the light-emitting state # 1 is preferably to make it imitate the feeling of use of a general cigarette that produces aerosol with combustion, and is reminiscent of the light-emitting state of burning. Luminous state # 2-1 is preferably a luminous state that is reminiscent of the initial stage of the suction action series, and luminous state # 2-2 is preferably a luminous state that is reminiscent of the middle stage of the suction action series Like, glowing state # 2-3 Preferably, it is a luminous state reminiscent of the final stage of the suction action series. The light emission end state is preferably a state in which the user is informed of the intention that the timing of the suction action should be ended.

Second, the first example of the light emitting state will be described with reference to FIG. 7. As shown in FIG. 7, both the first light-emitting pattern in the suction state and the second light-emitting pattern in the non-suction state change according to the number of suction operations.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, in the non-suction state, as in the case shown in FIG. 6, the light emitting state # 2-1, the light emitting state # 2-2, and the light emitting state # are used. 2-3, as the second light emitting state.

On the other hand, in the suction state # 1 to the suction state # 4, the light emission state # 1-1 is adopted as the first light emission state. In the suction state # 5 to the suction state # 7, the light emitting state # 1-2 is adopted as the first light emitting state. In the suction state # 8, the light-emitting state # 1-3 is adopted as the first light-emitting state. In addition, in the suction state after the 9th time, the light emitting state # 1-4 was adopted.

Luminous state # 1-1 is preferably a luminous state that is reminiscent of the initial stage of the suction action series, and luminous state # 1-2 is preferably a luminous state that is reminiscent of the middle stage of the suction action series As such, the light-emitting states # 1-3 are preferably light-emitting states that are reminiscent of the end stage of the suction action series. In addition, as for the light emitting state # 1-4, it is preferable to notify the user of the intention of the timing to end the suction operation, as in the case of ending the light emitting state.

As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, in the first embodiment, the non-suction state # 1 (that is, the The light emission state in the non-suction state after the power is turned on is an example of the second light emission state (light emission state # 2-1). However, the embodiment is not limited to this. The light emission state in the non-suction state # 1 may be a light emission state different from the second light emission state. The light-emitting state is preferably a state in which the user is notified that the preparation for starting the suction action is complete.

(Power output in suction action series)

An example of the power output in the suction operation series of the first embodiment will be described below. 8 and 9 are diagrams showing an example of power output in the suction operation sequence of the first embodiment. In FIGS. 8 and 9, the case where the number of suction actions has reached eight (predetermined number) is illustrated as an example in which the user should end the series of suction actions in principle. It should be noted that, in the non-suction state, since the power output is not supplied to the heat source 80, the behavior of the power output during the non-suction operation is omitted in FIGS. 8 and 9.

Here, the case where the magnitude of the power supply output supplied to the heat source 80 is controlled by the voltage applied to the heat source 80 is exemplified. Therefore, in the first embodiment, it can be considered that the control of the magnitude of the power output is synonymous with the control of the voltage. Fig. 8 shows the first mode (Low mode) using the first voltage as the reference voltage, and Fig. 9 shows the second mode (High mode) using the second voltage higher than the first voltage as the reference voltage . However, although the reference voltage is different, the behavior of the voltage applied to the heat source 80 is the same in the first mode (Low mode) and the second mode (High mode).

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the heat source control unit 53 gradually increases the voltage applied to the heat source 80 from the reference voltage as the number of suction operations of the aerosol is increased. Specifically, in the suction state # 1 to the suction state # 4, the voltage applied to the heat source 80 is fixed, and the reference voltage is applied to the heat source 80. In the suction state # 5 to the suction state # 7, the voltage applied to the heat source 80 is fixed, and a voltage that is one step higher than the reference voltage is applied to the heat source 80. In the suction state # 8, a voltage that is two steps higher than the reference voltage is applied to the heat source 80. In the suction state after the 9th time, a voltage smaller than the reference voltage is applied to the heat source 80.

As described above, the heat source control unit 53 increases the gradient of the voltage applied to the heat source 80 as the number of suction operations of the aerosol is increased.

For example, as the number of suction operations increases, the number of suction operations at which a fixed voltage is maintained is reduced. That is, the number of times of the suction operation to which the reference voltage is applied is four times, the number of times of the suction operation to which a voltage greater than the reference voltage is one step is three times, and the number of times of the suction operation to which the voltage higher than the reference voltage is two steps is applied. The number of suction actions is one. Or, as the number of suction operations increases, the number of suction operations at a constant voltage is reduced. Or, the second increase in voltage Y is larger than the first increase in voltage X.

Thereby, the voltage gradients (θ 1 and θ 2) defined according to the number of suction operations that maintain a constant voltage and the magnitude of the voltage increase are increased as the number of suction operations increases. In other words, the gradient θ 2 at the middle stage of the suction action series is higher than that of the suction action series. The gradient θ 1 in the initial stage is larger.

In FIGS. 8 and 9, although the number of steps for increasing the voltage applied to the heat source 80 is two steps, the embodiment is not limited to this. The number of stages to which the voltage applied to the heat source 80 is increased may be three or more stages. Alternatively, the number of steps for increasing the voltage applied to the heat source 80 may be one step.

(Control of the magnitude of the power output during each suction operation)

An example of control of the magnitude of the power output in each suction operation of the first embodiment will be described below. 10 and 11 are schematic diagrams showing an example of control of the magnitude of the power output in each suction operation of the first embodiment. In Figs. 10 and 11, the case where the number of suction actions has reached eight (predetermined times) is illustrated as an example in which the user should end the series of suction actions in principle.

Here, the case where the magnitude of the power supply output supplied to the heat source 80 is controlled by the voltage applied to the heat source 80 is exemplified. Therefore, in the first embodiment, it can be considered that the control of the magnitude of the power output is synonymous with the control of the voltage. FIG. 10 shows the behavior of the voltage applied to the heat source 80 in the standard mode, and FIG. 11 shows the behavior of the voltage applied to the heat source 80 in the shortening mode.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the standard mode, a standard voltage is applied to the heat source 80 in a section until the first time T1 elapses. After the first time T1 has elapsed, a voltage smaller than the standard voltage is applied to the heat source 80.

Here, an example in which the end timing of the first time T1 and the standard required time interval are the same is exemplified. However, the first time T1 is not limited to this as described above.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the shortening mode, a first voltage greater than the standard voltage is applied to the heat source 80 during a period until the second time T2 elapses. A second voltage smaller than the first voltage is applied to the heat source 80 in a section up to a third time T3 after the second time T2 has elapsed. In the interval after the third time T3 has elapsed, a voltage smaller than the second voltage is applied to the heat source 80.

Here, an example in which the second time is shorter than the start timing of the standard time interval is exemplified. An example in which the end time of the third time and the standard required time interval are the same is exemplified. An example is shown in which the second voltage is smaller than the standard voltage. However, the second time T2, the third time T3, and the second voltage are not limited to those described above.

In the case where the standard mode or the shortened mode is set, it may be considered that the time required for each suction operation varies. It should be noted that even in this case, the voltage profile shown in Fig. 10 or Fig. 11 is traced, and the voltage becomes zero at the end of the suction operation. In other words, it should be noted that, as long as the size of the power output supplied to the heat source 80 can be controlled in accordance with a previously determined operation mode, it is not necessary to perform air flow (suck) based on the air flow (power consumption) while the heat source 80 is energized. Complex controls that continuously control the supply of this power output.

(Function and effect)

In the first embodiment, the control circuit 50 (suction detection unit 51) has a predetermined sign (for example, negative) on a slope constituted by two or more output values output from the sensor 20, and has a predetermined sign In the case where the absolute value of the slope is larger than a predetermined value, the start or end of the suction interval is detected. Therefore, it is possible to mitigate the fear of misdetecting the output of the sensor as an unexpected start of the suction section from the beginning of the suction section due to pressure changes or human voice vibrations located at a high place, and There is a possibility that the traceability of the power output supplied to the heat source 80 deteriorates, and the detection accuracy of the suction interval can be improved. That is, the improvement of the detection accuracy of the suction section and the improvement of the traceability of the power output can be taken into consideration.

In the first embodiment, a sensor 20 that outputs a capacitance of a capacitor that changes according to a user's suction operation is used to detect the start or end of a suction period. As shown in FIG. 5, the focus is on that the pressure change in the casing that constitutes the air flow path is specific at the beginning and end of the suction operation, and the use of a sensor capable of outputting such a pressure change improves the pumping pressure. Aspiration response.

In the first embodiment, the sampling period (Δta or Δtc) for monitoring the output value output from the sensor 20 outside the suction interval is to monitor the output value output from the sensor 20 during the suction interval. The sampling period (Δtb) is shorter. Thereby, the power required for monitoring the output value output from the sensor 20 in the suction section can be reduced while maintaining the traceability of the power output supplied to the heat source 80 while maintaining the accuracy of the start detection of the suction section. . In addition, it should be noted that there is no problem even if the detection accuracy at the end of the suction interval is lower than the accuracy at the beginning of the suction interval.

In the first embodiment, the control circuit 50 (suction detection unit 51) detects S (n) for m consecutive times (m is an integer of 2 or more) before the start of the suction interval is detected. In the case where all the S (n) values are negative and the absolute value of all the S (n) values is greater than the first value, the start of the suction interval is detected. On the other hand, after the start of the suction interval is detected by the control circuit 50 (suction detection unit 51), S (n) for m consecutive times has satisfied that S (n) is a negative value, and In the case where the absolute value of S (n) is larger than the first value, the end of the suction interval is detected. In this way, in the case of detecting the beginning or end of the suction interval, the detection accuracy of the suction interval can be improved by using S (n) of m consecutive times.

In the first embodiment, the light-emitting element control unit 52 controls the light-emitting element 40 in a second light-emitting state different from the first light-emitting state in a non-suction state in which the aerosol is not tasted. Thereby, even in the non-suction state, it is possible for the user to grasp whether the non-burning flavor taster 100 is in a usable state. In addition, since the light-emitting state of the smoking state is different from the light-emitting state of the non-sucking state, it is possible to realize the use feeling of a general cigarette that is similar to the aerosol generated by combustion.

In the first embodiment, the second light-emitting state is changed in accordance with the number of suction operations of the aerosol. Thereby, in the non-suction state where it is easy to observe the light emission of the light emitting element 40, the user can easily grasp the progress state of the suction according to the change of the second light emission state.

In the first embodiment, the heat source control unit 53 gradually increases the magnitude of the power output supplied to the heat source 80 from the magnitude of the reference power output as the number of suction operations of the aerosol is increased. Thereby, the supply amount of aerosol can be approximated to that of a general cigarette that generates aerosol with combustion, and the use feeling of the general cigarette can be realized.

In the first embodiment, the heat source control unit 53 arranges the cigarette source 131 closer to the mouthpiece side than the holder 60 (aerosol source), and supplies the cigarette source 131 as the number of suction operations of the aerosol increases. The magnitude of the power output to the heat source 80 is increased stepwise from the magnitude of the reference power output. Thereby, the supply amount of alkaloids can be maintained at a level close to the supply amount of alkaloids that are initially sucked.

Specifically, in a configuration in which an aerosol source of an existing electronic cigarette includes an alkaloid, the proportion of the alkaloid contained in the aerosol is fixed. Therefore, in order to use this structure and make the supply amount of aerosol close to that of ordinary cigarettes, when the size of the power supply output to the heat source 80 is gradually increased from the reference power output, it will be proportional to the supply of aerosol To increase the supply of alkaloids.

On the other hand, in the first embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which a cigarette source 131 is disposed closer to the mouthpiece side than the holder 60 (aerosol source). The present inventors have found a phenomenon in which the proportion of alkaloids contained in aerogel decreases with the increase in the number of puffs. This makes the supply of aerosol close to that of ordinary cigarettes. Therefore, when the output of the power supply supplied to the heat source 80 is gradually increased from the reference power output, the supply of alkaloids can be maintained close to the initial suction. Level of alkaloid supply.

As described above, in the first embodiment, in the configuration in which the cigarette source 131 is disposed closer to the mouthpiece side than the holding body 60 (aerosol source), the heat source control unit 53 is configured to increase the number of times of aspirating operations by aerosol Large while will supply The magnitude of the power output to the heat source 80 is gradually increased from the reference power output. Thereby, while the supply amount of aerosol is close to that of ordinary cigarettes, the supply amount of alkaloids can be maintained at a level close to the supply amount of alkaloids that are initially smoked.

In the first embodiment, the heat source control unit 53 controls the first mode and the second mode. The first mode uses the size of the first reference power output as the size of the reference power output. The size of the second reference power output having a larger reference power output is taken as the size of the reference power output. Thereby, the user can select an aerosol amount corresponding to the preference of the user by using a non-burning type flavor taster 100.

In the first embodiment, by introducing the shortening mode, even a user who takes less time per suction operation than the standard time can still use the heat source earlier than the standard mode. The temperature of 80 rises to increase the satisfaction of such users. Because it is not affected by the operation mode, the output of the power supply to the heat source is reduced in the interval after the first time or the third time, so the taste of the decomposed substances can be suppressed, and the decrease in smoking flavor can be suppressed.

In the first embodiment, it is only necessary to prepare a predetermined operation mode (standard mode and shortened mode), and control the size of the power output to be supplied to the heat source in accordance with the predetermined operation mode. Thereby, it is not necessary to perform complicated control for continuously controlling the supply amount of such power output in accordance with the air flow (sucking amount) while the heat source 80 is being energized. In other words, it is possible to reduce smoking flavor and satisfy the user with a simple structure. Improved footing.

[Change example 1]

Hereinafter, a modification example 1 of the first embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

Specifically, in the first embodiment described above, the heat source control unit 53 controls the magnitude of the power output from the power source 10 to the heat source 80 by controlling the voltage applied to the heat source 80 from the power source 10. Specifically, the heat source control unit 53 increases the number of suction operations of the aerosol, and gradually increases the voltage supplied to the heat source 80 from the reference voltage, thereby supplying power to the heat source 80. The magnitude of the output is gradually increased from the magnitude of the reference power output (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

In contrast, in the modification 1, the heat source control unit 53 controls the voltage applied to the heat source 80 from the power source 10 by the energy rate control, and controls the slave power source 10 by the control of the energy ratio of the voltage applied to the heat source 80. The size of the power output supplied to the heat source 80. As shown in Figure 12, one cycle is defined by the pulse width and pulse interval, and the energy ratio is expressed by pulse width / 1 cycle (here, 1 cycle = pulse width + pulse interval). Specifically, the heat source control unit 53 increases the energy ratio of the voltage applied to the heat source 80 as the number of suction operations of the aerosol source is increased (see FIG. 12).

In addition, in Fig. 12, the example shown in Figs. 8 and 9 is followed, and an example of increasing the power output between the suction state # 4 and the suction state # 5 is illustrated. In Fig. 12, although the suction shape is omitted The pumping states other than the state # 4 and the pumping state # 5, of course, can be controlled by the energy ratio to obtain the same effects as the examples shown in FIGS. 8 and 9.

[Change example 2]

Hereinafter, a modification 2 of the first embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

Specifically, in the first embodiment described above, the heat source control unit 53 controls the magnitude of the power output from the power source 10 to the heat source 80 by controlling the voltage applied to the heat source 80 from the power source 10. Specifically, the heat source control unit 53 increases the number of suction operations of the aerosol, and gradually increases the voltage supplied to the heat source 80 from the reference voltage, thereby supplying power to the heat source 80. The magnitude of the output is gradually increased from the magnitude of the reference power output (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

On the other hand, in the modification 2, the heat source control unit 53 controls the power supply output (amount of power supplied) supplied to the heat source 80 by controlling the maximum period (supply duration) during which the heat source 80 is continuously energized. Specifically, the heat source control unit 53 gradually increases the maximum period (supply duration) during which the heat source 80 is continuously energized with the increase in the number of suction operations of the aerosol (refer to the reference time interval) (see (Figure 13).

In the second modification, the power supply to the heat source 80 is stopped when the supply duration period elapses after the power supply to the heat source 80 is started. In addition, even when the power is turned off, the first light-emitting state of the phosphor element 40 is maintained while the user continues the suction operation. As a result, the power output (amount of power supplied) supplied to the heat source 80 is changed during each suction operation, so it is possible to The same effects as the examples shown in Figs. 8 and 9 were obtained.

In addition, when the standard mode and the shortened mode described in the first embodiment are introduced, the first time, the second time, and 3rd time.

[Change example 3]

Hereinafter, a modification 3 of the first embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

Specifically, in the above-mentioned first embodiment, as described in detail in the above-mentioned first embodiment, the control circuit 50 (suction detection unit 51) is configured to detect the For consecutive m times (m is an integer of 2 or more), S (n) has satisfied the condition that all S (n) are negative values, and the absolute value of all S (n) is greater than the first value. In the case, the beginning of the suction interval is detected. With this, even in a case where the user blows air from the mouthpiece portion of the non-combustion-type scent taster 100 toward the inside of the non-combustion-type scent taster 100, it is possible to reduce the possibility that such an operation is mistakenly detected as suction. The beginning of the interval.

On the other hand, in Modification 3, a means is provided to detect the blow when the user performs the blow, and to notify the user that the blow has been detected.

Specifically, the control circuit 50 (suction detection unit 51) has satisfied that all S (n) have a positive value for S (n) consecutive m times before the start of the suction interval is detected. And the absolute value of all S (n) In the case where the value is larger than the first value, the start of blowing is detected. That is, in Modification Example 3, the positive and negative signs of the sensor output pattern obtained in the case where air is blown are reversed from the pattern obtained in the case where suction is performed. Perform a blow test.

When the air is detected by the suction detection unit 51, the light emitting element control unit 52 controls the light emitting element 40 with a light emitting state different from the first light emitting state and the second light emitting state described above. That is, in the modified example 3, the light-emitting element 40 is controlled by a light-emitting state different from the first light-emitting state and the second light-emitting state described above, thereby notifying the user that the blown air has been detected.

In the case where air is detected in the suction detection unit 51, as in the first embodiment, the heat source control unit 53 does not need to be energized from the power source 10 to the heat source 80, as a matter of course.

[Change example 4]

Hereinafter, a modification 4 of the first embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

In the modified example 4, the control circuit 50 (heat source control unit 53) is atomized by the heat source 80 (atomization unit) according to the absolute value of the slope during one time of energizing the heat source 80 (atomization unit). In such a manner that the amount of the aerosol falls within a desired range, the power output supplied to the heat source 80 (atomization section) is controlled. In addition, it should be noted that the one-time energization of the heat source 80 (atomization part) means the energization corresponding to one suction operation. The timing for determining the control method of the power output is preferably the same as the detection described in the first embodiment. The timing of the start of the suction interval is the same. It should be noted that, in the first embodiment, the sensor 20 is used which outputs the value of the capacitance of the capacitor. However, the timing for determining the control method of the power output is not limited to this, and may be a timing for detecting the start of the suction interval by other methods.

Here, in the first embodiment, the output value output from the sensor 20 is a value (for example, a voltage value or a current value) showing the capacitance of the capacitor. The response value derived from the output value is the output value itself output from the sensor 20. That is, the response value is a value (for example, a voltage value) showing the capacitance of the capacitor.

In contrast, in the modified example 4, the output value output from the sensor 20 is not limited to the value of the capacitance of the display capacitor, but may be air that is tasted from the non-suction side toward the suction side (that is, , The user's suction action). In other words, the output value output from the sensor 20 may also be a value (for example, a voltage value or a current value) that displays an environment (for example, a pressure or a flow rate inside the housing) that changes according to a user's suction action. The output value output from the sensor 20 may be a value itself that displays an environment that changes according to a user's suction action, or a value obtained by a predetermined conversion of the value. For example, the output value may be a flow velocity value obtained by converting the value (the value of the display pressure) detected by the sensor 20. Similarly, the response value derived from the output value may be either the output value output from the sensor 20 itself or a value (for example, a flow rate value) obtained by a predetermined conversion of the output value output from the sensor 20 .

For example, in the case where the output value is a flow velocity value obtained by converting the value of the displayed pressure, the sensor 20 is based on the time axis The amplitude or frequency of the waveform obtained by the value (the value of the display pressure) detected by the sensor 20 is plotted to obtain the flow velocity value. Thereby, the sensor 20 can output the flow velocity value by a predetermined conversion of the value detected by the sensor 20. Furthermore, in the case of using the condenser microphone sensor described in the first embodiment as the sensor 20, when the response value is a flow velocity value obtained by converting the value of the displayed pressure, the control circuit 50 is based on the The amplitude or frequency of the waveform obtained from the output value (the value of the display pressure) output from the sensor 20 is plotted on the time axis to obtain a flow velocity value. Thereby, a response value (for example, a flow rate value) can be obtained by a predetermined conversion of an output value output from the sensor 20.

First, the control circuit 50 controls the magnitude of the power output supplied to the heat source 80 (atomization section) so that the amount of aerosol falls within a desired range.

In addition, the magnitude of the power supply output is controlled by the value of the voltage applied to the heat source 80 (atomization unit) in the case where a voltage is continuously applied to the heat source 80 (atomization unit). On the other hand, the magnitude of the power output is based on the case where the voltage is intermittently applied to the heat source 80 (atomization part) (energy rate control), based on the value of the voltage applied to the heat source 80 (atomization part) and the energy ratio. To control.

In other words, as described above, the magnitude of the power output supplied to the heat source 80 can be expressed as P = {(D ₂ × V) ² / R} × D ₁ .

In detail, it is preferable that the larger the absolute value of the slope of the control circuit 50 is, the larger the magnitude of the power output to be supplied to the heat source 80 (atomization portion) is increased. Thereby, on the premise of performing a suction operation with the same suction capacity, when compared with a user who performs a long and shallow suction operation, it is possible to suppress the inhalation by a user who performs a short and deep suction operation. When the total amount of aerosol is reduced state. In addition, a shallow suction action refers to a suction action with a relatively small absolute value of the slope, and a deep suction action refers to a suction action with a relatively large absolute value of the slope.

Alternatively, when the absolute value of the slope is within the slope of a predetermined range, the control circuit 50 may use a predetermined size as the size of the power output to be supplied to the heat source 80 (atomization section). In such an example, when the absolute value of the slope is larger than a predetermined range, the magnitude of the power supply output to the heat source 80 (atomizing portion) is larger than the predetermined magnitude. Thereby, when compared with a user who performs a standard suction operation, the total amount of aerosol inhaled by a user who performs a short and deep suction operation can be suppressed. On the other hand, when the absolute value of the slope is smaller than the slope of the predetermined range, the magnitude of the power output supplied to the heat source 80 (atomization portion) can be reduced more than the predetermined magnitude. Thereby, when compared with a user who performs a standard suction operation, the total amount of aerosol inhaled by a user who performs a long and shallow suction operation can be suppressed.

Second, the control circuit 50 stops the heat source 80 (atomization unit) when the heat source 80 (atomization unit) starts to be energized and the supply period has passed, so that the amount of aerosol falls within a desired range. Power up. The duration of supply is preferably equal to or lower than the upper limit of the standard suction interval derived from the statistics of the suction interval of the user.

For example, the supply duration is 1 second or more and 3 seconds or less. When the supply duration is 1 second or longer, the time for applying electricity to the heat source 80 (atomization portion) does not become shorter than the suction period, and it is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling brought to the user. On the other hand, by setting the supply duration to 3 seconds or less, the power-on time to the heat source 80 (atomization section) can be fixed to the supply The duration of the suction action is set to a fixed number or more.

Moreover, the predetermined period may be 1.5 seconds or more and 2.5 seconds or less. Thereby, the feeling of discomfort brought to the user can be further reduced, and the suction operation in which the energization time to the heat source 80 (atomization portion) is fixed to the supply duration can be increased.

In addition, the so-called standard suction interval means that it can be derived from the statistics of the user's suction interval, and is the lower limit value in the suction interval of the plurality of users and the upper limit in the suction interval of the plurality of users. The interval between the limits. The lower limit value and the upper limit value are based on the distribution of the user's suction interval data. For example, both the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the 95% reliable interval as the average value can be derived, and m ± n σ ( Here, m is the average, σ is the standard deviation, and n is a positive real number). For example, as long as it is a user's suction interval, it can be regarded as an example of a regular distribution with an average m of 2.4 seconds and a standard deviation σ of 1 second. The upper limit of the standard suction interval can be derived as described above. m + n σ, and is about 3 to 4 seconds.

Specifically, in addition to controlling the magnitude of the power supply output described above, the control circuit 50 is preferably configured such that the larger the absolute value of the slope, the shorter the duration of the supply. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the situation where the total amount of aerosol inhaled by a user who performs a deep suction action (especially a long and deep suction action) excessively increases.

Alternatively, the control circuit 50 may use a predetermined duration as the supply duration when the absolute value of the slope is within a predetermined range, in addition to controlling the magnitude of the power output described above. In such an example, the control circuit 50 preferably has an absolute value of the slope larger than a predetermined range. Make the supply duration shorter than the predetermined duration. As a result, when compared with a user who performs a standard suction action, it is possible to suppress an excessive amount of aerosol inhaled by a user who performs a deep suction action (especially a long and deep suction action). Ground state of affairs. On the other hand, the control circuit 50 preferably uses a predetermined duration period as the supply duration period when the absolute value of the slope is smaller than a predetermined range without shortening the supply duration period.

For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the suction action C and the suction action D that have different changes in response values (here, the flow rate value) will be described as an example. The suction action C is a shorter and deeper suction action than the suction action D. Here, the suction action C is an example of a short and deep suction action compared to the standard suction action, and the suction action D is a long and shallow suction action compared to the standard suction action. An example. In other words, the absolute value of the slope corresponding to the suction action C is larger than the predetermined range, and the absolute value of the slope corresponding to the suction action D is smaller than the predetermined range.

Here, the volume (suck volume) of the air sucked by the suction action C is the same as the volume (suck volume) of the air sucked by the suction action D. However, it should be noted that when the magnitude of the power output to the heat source 80 (atomizing part) between the suction action C and the suction action D is assumed to be constant, the suction interval of the suction action C is larger than that of the suction action C. The suction interval of suction action D is shorter, so the total amount of aerosols sucked by suction action C is less than the total amount of aerosols sucked by suction action D.

In such an example, the control circuit 50 is configured so that the power output to the heat source 80 (atomization unit) under the suction operation C becomes larger than the power output to the heat source 80 (atomization unit) under the suction operation D. Larger in size In this way, the power output to the heat source 80 (atomization section) is controlled. Moreover, in addition to controlling the magnitude of the power supply output, the control circuit 50 can also make the supply duration used in the suction action C shorter than the supply duration used in the suction action D. Control supply duration.

Or, for the suction operation C, since the control circuit 50 is in the sequence SP2, the absolute value of the slope is larger than a predetermined range, so that the magnitude of the power output supplied to the heat source 80 (atomization portion) is greater than the predetermined magnitude Increase. Furthermore, in addition to controlling the magnitude of the output of the power supply, the control circuit 50 preferably shortens the duration of supply than the predetermined duration. On the other hand, for the suction operation D, since the control circuit 50 is in the sequence SP2, the absolute value of the slope is smaller than the predetermined range, so the supply duration period is not shortened, but the predetermined duration period is used as the supply duration period. Regarding the suction action D, the control circuit 50 can also reduce the magnitude of the power output to the heat source 80 (atomization portion) more than a predetermined magnitude.

In the modification 4, it should be noted that the control circuit 50 stops the heat source 80 (atomization unit) even if the suction operation is continued after the supply period has elapsed after the power supply to the heat source 80 (atomization unit) is started. ) Power on. In such an example, the control circuit 50 is configured to continuously control the light emitting element 40 in the first light emitting state when the suction operation of the aerosol source is continued even after the heat source 80 is stopped from being energized. This makes it possible to reduce the discomfort of changing the light emission pattern of the light emitting element 40 regardless of whether or not the suction operation is performed.

Moreover, in the modification 4, attention is paid to a single suction action Make. However, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the modification example 4 is also applicable to the stepwise increase in the size of the power output supplied to the heat source 80 from the size of the reference power output as the number of suction operations increases. Big case. In such a case, it may be considered that the desired range is gradually increased in accordance with the number of suction operations. For example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the desired range of the suction state # 5 may be larger than the desired range of the suction state # 1.

(Function and effect)

In Modified Example 4, the control circuit 50 controls the magnitude of the power output to the heat source 80 (atomization section) so that the amount of aerosol falls within a desired range based on the absolute value of the slope. That is, based on the absolute value of the slope, the state of the suction action is estimated for each suction action, so that the total amount of aerosol inhaled by the user during each suction action can be appropriately and quickly controlled. the amount.

In Modified Example 4, the larger the absolute value of the slope of the control circuit 50 is, the larger the magnitude of the power output to be supplied to the heat source 80 (atomizing section) is. Thereby, when compared with a user who performs a long and shallow suction operation, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the total amount of aerosol inhaled by a user who performs a short and deep suction operation.

In the modified example 4, when the absolute value of the slope is larger than the slope of the predetermined range, the heat source 80 (the magnitude of the power output supplied to the atomizing section) is made larger than the predetermined magnitude. As a result, in comparison with a user who performs a standard suction operation, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the total amount of aerosol inhaled by a user who performs a short and deep suction operation. state.

In Modification 4, the larger the absolute value of the slope, the shorter the supply duration. Thereby, it is possible to suppress an excessive increase in the total amount of aerosol inhaled by a user who performs a deep suction action (especially a long and deep suction action).

In the modification 4, when the absolute value of the slope of the control circuit 50 is larger than a predetermined range, the supply duration is shortened more than the predetermined duration. As a result, the total amount of aerosol inhaled by a user who performs a deep suction action (especially a long and deep suction action) can be suppressed when compared with a user who performs a standard suction action. Ground state of affairs.

[Change example 5]

Hereinafter, a modification 5 of the first embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, the differences from the modification 4 will be mainly described.

In Modification 5, the relationship between the magnitude of the power output to be supplied to the heat source 80 (atomization section) and the duration of supply will be described. Here, in order to clarify the description, the suction action is classified into a first suction action (Normal) and a second suction action (Boost) based on the absolute value of the slope, and examples of the relative relationship between them are listed. In addition, the magnitude of the power output supplied to the heat source 80 can be expressed as P = {(D ₂ × V) ² / R} × D ₁ . The first suction action is a suction action having a first absolute value of the slope, and the second suction action is a suction action having a second absolute value of the slope that is greater than the first absolute value of the slope.

In such an example, the control circuit 50 increases the magnitude of the power supply output to the heat source 80 and shortens the duration of the supply for the second suction operation as compared with the first suction operation. For example, the power output of the first suction operation is represented by PX ₁ , the supply duration of the first suction operation is represented by TX ₁ , and the power output of the second suction operation is represented by PX ₂ . The supply duration of the 2 suction action is represented by TX ₂ .

FIG. 15 is a graph showing the relationship between the magnitude of power output and time for the first and second suction operations, and FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the amount of power supplied for the first and second suction operations Graph with time. As shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, PX ₁ and TX ₁ of the first suction operation are set so that the amount of supplied power (here, E ₁ = PX ₁ × TX ₁ ) satisfies the target power amount (E _Target ) . Similarly, PX ₂ and TX _{2 in} the second suction operation are set so that the supplied power amount (here, E ₂ = PX ₂ × TX ₂ ) satisfies the target power amount (E _Target ). In other words, the relationship between PX ₁ × TX ₁ = PX ₂ × TX ₂ = E _Target is satisfied for the first suction operation and the second suction operation. However, PX ₁ and TX _{1 in the} first suction operation are values used as a reference, and are memorized in advance by the control circuit 50. Therefore, when determining PX _{2 for} the second suction operation, TX ₂ = (PX ₁ / PX ₂ ) × TX ₁ is used to determine TX _{2 for} the second suction operation.

Here, the PX ₂ of the second suction operation is determined based on the absolute value of the second slope. The PX _{2 of} the second suction action can also be determined based on the function that the larger the absolute value of the second slope, the larger the power output. Alternatively, PX _{2 in} the second suction operation may correspond to the absolute value of the second slope. For example, when the absolute value of the slope does not reach the threshold A, and the power output is PX ₁ , when the absolute value of the slope is above the threshold A and does not reach the threshold B, the power output is PX _2-1, when the absolute value of the slope above the threshold value B, the power output may also be the size ratio of large PX _2-1 PX _2-2. Here, although the magnitude of the power output in two stages (PX _2-1 and PX _2-2 ) is exemplified, PX _{2 in} the second suction operation can also be classified into three stages or more according to the absolute value of the slope.

Here, the value obtained by the increase rate (PX ₂ / PX ₁ ) of the magnitude of the second suction operation with respect to the power output of the first suction operation is preferably greater than 1 and 3 or less. The value obtained by the increase rate (PX ₂ / PX ₁ ) may be greater than 1 and less than or equal to 2. On the other hand, the value obtained by the shortening rate (TX ₂ / TX ₁ ) of the second suction operation relative to the supply duration of the first suction operation is preferably 1/3 or more, and less than 1. In addition, the value obtained by the shortening ratio (TX ₂ / TX ₁ ) is preferably 1/2 or more, and is less than 1.

In addition, even when PX ₂ can be changed to more than n (n is an integer of 3 or more) depending on the absolute value of the second slope, the value obtained by PX ₂ ({PX _2-1 , PX _2-2 , ‧‧‧ , PX _2-n }) is preferably greater than 1 and less than 3. On the other hand, even when TX ₂ can be changed to more than n (n is an integer of 3 or more) depending on the absolute value of the second slope, the value obtained by TX ₂ ({TX _2-1 , TX _2-2 , ‧ ‧‧, TX _2-n }) is preferably 1/3 or more, and less than 1.

In FIGS. 15 and 16, the magnitude of the power output supplied to the heat source 80 is represented by {(D ₂ × V) ² / R} × D ₁ . The size of the power output can also be controlled by D ₁ or D ₂ .

In the fifth modification, attention is focused on a single suction operation. However, the modification 5 is shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 and can also be applied to make the power output to the heat source 80 stepwise from the reference power output as the number of suction operations increases. Increasing case. In such a case, it may be considered that the target power amount (E _Target ) is set to increase stepwise in accordance with the number of suction operations. For example, in the second case shown in FIG. 8 of FIG. 9, the suction state # 5 the target power (E _Target) than can suction the target power state # 1 (E _Target) greater.

[Change example 6]

Hereinafter, a modification example 6 of the first embodiment is described. Hereinafter, the differences from the modification 5 will be mainly described.

Specifically, Modification Example 5 illustrates an example in which the magnitude PX ₂ of the power output of the second suction operation through a single energization (suction operation) is fixed. On the other hand, in the modification 6, the case where the magnitude PX ₂ of the power output of the second suction operation in the first energization (suction operation) is exemplified is variable.

In Modification 6, the longer the time (in other words, the elapsed suction time) elapsed after the control circuit 50 was energized (suction operation) once the power source 80 (atomization unit) was started to be energized, The smaller the power output PX ₂ to the heat source 80 is.

As shown in FIG. 17, the size of the power output PX ₂ relative to the heat source 80 may also be reduced stepwise (discontinuously) according to the elapsed suction time. In the example shown in FIG. 17, although the size of the power output PX ₂ is changed in two stages, the change example 6 is not limited to this. The size of the power output PX ₂ can also be performed in three or more stages. change. In addition, the power output size PX ₂ is set to reach the target power amount (E _Target ) when the supply duration period (here TX ₁ ) has passed.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 18, the size of the power output PX ₂ supplied to the heat source 80 may be continuously reduced according to the elapsed suction time. In addition, the size of the power output PX ₂ is set in such a manner that the supplied power amount reaches the target power amount (E _Target ) when the supply duration period (here, TX ₁ ) has passed.

In this way, the amount of supplied power will reach the target power amount (E _Target ) due to the passage of TX ₁ longer than TX _{2. The} longer the suction time elapsed, the smaller the size of the power output PX ₂ supplied to the heat source 80. Compared with the modification 5 (FIG. 15 and FIG. 16), the following effects can be obtained. Here, in the case where the user performs the second suction action (Boost) with the absolute value of the second slope, the case where the user's suction time is longer than TX ₂ can be considered.

In such a case, in Modification 5, when the suction time exceeds TX ₂ , the energization of the heat source 80 is stopped. On the other hand, in modification 6, since the power source 80 is continued until the time reaches the suction length ratio ₁ TX ₂ TX far, so even when the depth of a user pumping operation performed sporadically than TX _{During a} long suction operation, the time for energizing the heat source 80 (atomization part) will not be too short than the suction interval, which will reduce the discomfort caused to the user.

In the sixth modification, the size PX ₂ of the power output of the second suction operation (Boost) is described as an example, but the sixth modification is not limited to this. The longer the suction time elapsed by the control circuit 50, the smaller the size PX ₁ of the power supply output to the heat source 80 during the first suction operation (Normal). Even in this case, of course, it is possible to control the size of the power output PX _{1 in} such a manner that the amount of power supplied when the supply duration reaches the target power amount (E _Target ).

[Change example 7]

Hereinafter, a modification 7 of the first embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, the differences of the modification 5 will be mainly described.

Specifically, in Modified Example 7, the control circuit 50 determines the magnitude of the power output supplied to the heat source 80 (atomizing section) based on the absolute value of the slope, and the learning result based on the time required for the user's suction action To determine the duration of the supply.

For example, the control circuit 50 memorizes a plurality of required time samples according to the learning of the required time of the user's suction action, and derives the representative values of the memorized plurality of required time samples, and determines the supply continuance based on the representative values. period. As for the representative value, an average value, a median value, or a mode number of a plurality of time samples can be used.

For example, the second suction operation (Boost) described in the modification 5 will be described as an example. As described above, the second suction operation is a suction operation having a second absolute value of the slope which is larger than the first absolute value of the slope. Furthermore, it is assumed that the representative value sampled from the time required for learning is longer than the above TX ₂ and shorter than the above TX ₁ .

In this case, as shown in Figure 19, the duration of the supply is corrected to TX _L (TX ₂ <TX _L <TX ₁ ), and the size of the power output PX _L is modified so that the amount of power supplied reaches the target when TX _L passes Electricity (E _Target ).

For example, the size of the power output can be modified from PX ₂ to PX _L (PX ₁ <PX _L <PX ₂ ) (refer to the pumping action (Boost_L) in Figure 19).

Alternatively, the control circuit 50 may determine the magnitude of the power output according to the absolute value of the slope. Specifically, the control circuit 50 can also determine the magnitude of the power output in such a way that the larger the absolute value of the slope, the larger the amount of supplied power will be at a stage earlier than the pumping action (Boost_L) (refer to the pumping action in FIG. 19). (Boost_L1 and Boost_L2)). In this case, the size of the power output is the same as that in the modification example 6, and it can also be set such that when TX _L passes, the amount of power supplied reaches the target power amount (E _Target ), and the longer the suction time elapsed, the less . For example, when the absolute value of the slope does not reach the threshold X, the control circuit 50 applies the power output of the pumping action (Boost_L). When the absolute value of the slope is above the threshold X and does not reach the threshold Y, The magnitude of the power output of the pumping action (Boost_L1). When the absolute value of the slope is above the threshold Y, the magnitude of the power output of the pumping action (Boost_L2).

In the example shown in FIG. 19, although the power output of the pumping action (Boost_L1) and the pumping action (Boost_L2) are shown to decrease in stages (discontinuities), the pumping action (Boost_L1) and pumping The power output of the boost action (Boost_L2) can also be continuously reduced.

Further, in FIG. 19, although the illustrated embodiment represents the desired value of the time of the large sampling of cases than the TX _2, but the representative value is smaller than the time required for the sampling of the above-described examples TX _2, the same control can be .

[Other embodiments]

Although the present invention has been described using the above-mentioned embodiments, the descriptions and drawings constituting a part of the disclosure should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which this invention belongs can readily understand various alternative embodiments, examples, and operating techniques based on the disclosure.

In the embodiment, the cigarette source 131 is exemplified as the flavor source. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. The flavor source may also contain no cigarette material. In addition, the non-burning type flavor scent device 100 may not have a flavor source, but may impart a flavor and taste component to the aerosol source.

In the embodiment, an example in which the non-burning type flavor inhaler 100 includes the capsule unit 130 is exemplified. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the non-burning type flavor scent device 100 may have a cartridge containing a flavor source.

In the embodiment, the following example is exemplified: the suction detection unit 51 has a negative sign in a slope formed by two or more response values output from the sensor 20, and a slope having a negative sign When the absolute value is larger than a predetermined value, the start or end of the suction interval is detected. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. Specifically, the suction detection unit 51 may have a positive sign in the slope formed by the two or more response values output from the sensor 20, and the absolute value of the slope having the positive sign is greater than a predetermined value. When it is large, the start or end of the suction interval is detected. In this case, the expression "negative" in the embodiment may be replaced with "positive". It should be noted that which of the "positive" and "negative" should be used depends on the type of the sensor 20, that is, the output pattern of the sensor 20 corresponding to the user's suction action.

Although not specifically mentioned in the embodiment, the button 30 is a switch member for starting and stopping the supply of power from the power source 10 to the control circuit 50 and the sensor 20. Stopped by pressing the button 30 Since power supply to the sensor 20 is stopped, power consumption can be reduced.

Although it is not specifically described in the embodiment, an example in which the output value monitored during the sampling period Δta does not change over a predetermined period (for example, 200 msec to 500 msec) before the start of the suction interval is detected may be used. In the middle, the sensor 20 is turned off. As a result, power saving can be achieved. In such an example, it is preferable that the sensor 20 be turned on when a predetermined time (for example, 50 msec) has elapsed after the sensor 20 is turned off. This makes it possible to ensure the traceability of the power output to be supplied to the heat source 80 while achieving power saving. In addition, it should be noted that when the response value monitored by the sampling period Δta changes, the sensor 20 is continuously turned on. In addition, the sensor 20 may be turned on / off repeatedly in synchronization with the sampling period (Δt) and the calculation period of S (n), as a different behavior from the on / off of the sensor 20.

Although it is not specifically described in the embodiment, since the cigarette source 131 is held in the capsule unit 130, it is possible to add 10 times the weight of water to the cigarette material contained in the cigarette source 131 for each capsule unit 130. PH of the aqueous solution. In this case, the gradient of the magnitude of the power output to be supplied to the heat source 80 may be changed in accordance with the type of the capsule unit 130 and the number of times of the suction operation is increased.

Although it is not specifically described in the embodiment, the number of suction operations may be corrected based on a value (aerosol generation amount) defined by the magnitude of the power output of the heat source 80 during each suction operation. . Specifically, in a case where the amount of aerosol generated during each suction operation is less than a predetermined value, the predetermined coefficient α (α <1) is multiplied by 1 This value is used to accumulate the number of suction actions. On the other hand, in the case where the amount of aerosol generated during each suction operation is more than the predetermined value, the value obtained by multiplying by a predetermined coefficient β (β> 1) may be added to the value. Cumulative number of suction actions. That is, the number of suction actions may not necessarily be an integer.

Although not specifically described in the embodiment, in the control of the size of the power output of the suction action series, the timing of increasing the size of the power output supplied to the heat source 80 is preferably changed with changing the second light emitting state. Timing synchronization. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 9, when the power output (voltage) to the heat source 80 is increased between the suction state # 4 and the suction state # 5, it is preferable to be in the suction state # The second light emitting state was changed between 4 and the suction state # 5.

Although it is not particularly involved in the embodiment, it is preferable that, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, a voltage smaller than the standard voltage is applied during a period after the first time T1 or the third time T3 elapses. Although it is in the heat source 80, the first light emitting state can be continued even in such a range.

In the embodiment, a first mode and a second mode are provided. The first mode uses the size of the first reference power output as the size of the reference power output (Low mode shown in FIG. 8), and the second mode The size of the second reference power output, which is larger than the size of the first reference power output, is used as the size of the reference power output (High mode shown in FIG. 9). In such an example, the light emission state of the first mode may be different from the light emission state of the second mode. That is, the first light emission state, the second light emission state, and the end light emission state in the first mode may be respectively different from the first light emission state in the second mode. The light emission state, the second light emission state, and the end light emission state are different.

Although not specifically described in the embodiment, a program for causing a computer to execute each process performed by the non-burning flavor taster 100 may be provided. In addition, the program can be recorded in a computer-readable medium. As long as you use a computer-readable medium, you can install the program on your computer. Here, the computer-readable medium on which the program is recorded may also be a non-transitory recording medium. Although the non-transitory recording medium is not particularly limited, it may be a recording medium such as a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM, for example.

Alternatively, a chip composed of a memory and a processor may also be provided, and the memory system stores a memory for executing a program for each process performed by the non-burning flavor taster 100 , The processor executes a program stored in the memory.

In addition, the entire contents of Japanese Patent Application No. 2014-095164 (filed on May 2, 2014) are incorporated herein by reference.

[Industrial availability]

According to the embodiment, it is possible to provide a non-burning type flavor inhaler capable of appropriately and promptly controlling the total amount of aerosol inhaled by a user during each puffing operation.

Claims (14)

A non-burning type flavor taster is provided with: a housing having an air flow path continuously from an air inlet to an air outlet; an atomizing section for atomizing an aerosol source in a manner not accompanied by combustion; a sensor, Outputting a value that changes in accordance with the user's suction action; and the control unit, based on the absolute value of the slope constituted by two or more response values derived from the value output from the aforementioned sensor, so that the amount of aerosol The power output to the atomizing section is controlled in a manner falling within a desired range, wherein the amount of the aerosol is an amount of the aerosol atomized by the atomizing section in a single energization of the atomizing section. . The non-burning flavor scent device according to item 1 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the response value is a value showing the capacitance of the capacitor of the sensor that changes according to the user's suction action, and the inside of the case is displayed. The voltage value or current value of the pressure indicates the voltage value or current value of the flow velocity in the aforementioned casing, or the value of the aforementioned flow velocity. The non-burning flavor scent device according to item 1 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the control unit controls the control of the amount of the aerosol in the aforementioned desired range based on the absolute value of the slope The power output of the atomizer. The non-burning flavor scent device according to item 3 of the scope of patent application, wherein the larger the absolute value of the aforementioned slope is, the larger the power output to the atomizing portion is. The non-flammable scent taster as described in item 3 of the scope of patent application, which In the above-mentioned control unit, when the absolute value of the slope is within a predetermined range, a predetermined size is used as the size of the power output to the atomizing unit, and the absolute value of the slope is larger than the predetermined range. In this case, the magnitude of the power output to the atomizing portion is made larger than the predetermined magnitude. The non-burning flavor scent device according to item 4 or item 5 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the increase rate of the power output of the atomizing unit is greater than 1 and less than 3. The non-burning flavor scent device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 in the scope of the application for a patent, wherein the control unit starts to adjust the amount of the aerosol to the desired range. When the supply period has elapsed after the atomization unit is powered on, the power supply to the atomization unit is stopped. The supply duration period is below the upper limit value of the standard suction period derived from the statistics of the user's suction period. . The non-burning flavor scent device according to item 7 in the scope of the patent application, wherein the larger the absolute value of the slope is, the shorter the duration of the supply is. The non-burning flavor scent device according to item 7 of the scope of patent application, wherein the control unit uses a predetermined duration as the supply duration when the absolute value of the slope is within the predetermined range; the control unit When the absolute value of the slope is larger than the predetermined range, the supply duration is shortened to be longer than the predetermined duration. The period is shorter. The non-burning flavor scent device according to item 8 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the shortening rate of the aforementioned supply duration is more than 1/3 and less than 1. The non-burning flavor scent device according to item 9 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the shortening rate of the aforementioned supply duration is more than 1/3 and less than 1. The non-burning flavor scent device according to item 7 in the scope of the patent application, wherein in the first suction operation in which the absolute value of the slope is the first absolute value of the slope, the magnitude of the power output of the atomizing portion is It is represented by PX ₁ , and the aforementioned supply duration is represented by TX _1. In the second suction operation of the second suction operation in which the absolute value of the slope is larger than the absolute value of the first slope, the The magnitude of the power output is represented by PX ₂ , the aforementioned supply duration is represented by TX ₂ , and the aforementioned TX ₂ is calculated according to the formula TX ₂ = (PX ₁ / PX ₂ ) × TX ₁ . The non-burning flavor scent device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 in the scope of the patent application, wherein the control unit starts the atomization unit while energizing the atomization unit once. The longer the elapsed time after the power is applied, the smaller the power output to the atomizing section is. The non-burning flavor scent device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 in the scope of the application for a patent, wherein the control unit starts to adjust the amount of the aerosol to the desired range. When the supply period has elapsed after the atomization unit is energized, the energization of the atomization unit is stopped. The control unit determines the supply duration according to a learning result of a time required for a user's suction action.