WO2018190600A1 - Dispositif de soutien d'élément à fumer, et système d'élément à fumer - Google Patents

Dispositif de soutien d'élément à fumer, et système d'élément à fumer Download PDF

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WO2018190600A1
WO2018190600A1 PCT/KR2018/004171 KR2018004171W WO2018190600A1 WO 2018190600 A1 WO2018190600 A1 WO 2018190600A1 KR 2018004171 W KR2018004171 W KR 2018004171W WO 2018190600 A1 WO2018190600 A1 WO 2018190600A1
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smoking member
smoking
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이종섭
한대남
이장욱
한정호
임헌일
윤진영
김영래
장지수
임왕섭
이문봉
주성호
박두진
윤성원
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Priority claimed from KR1020170084388A external-priority patent/KR102142634B1/ko
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Priority to JP2019555201A priority Critical patent/JP7007046B6/ja
Priority to CN201880024010.5A priority patent/CN110494048B/zh
Priority to PCT/KR2018/004171 priority patent/WO2018190600A1/fr
Priority to US16/604,443 priority patent/US11470882B2/en
Priority to EP18785166.2A priority patent/EP3610748A4/fr
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Priority to JP2021174035A priority patent/JP7264571B2/ja

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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24FSMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/90Arrangements or methods specially adapted for charging batteries thereof
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24FSMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F15/00Receptacles or boxes specially adapted for cigars, cigarettes, simulated smoking devices or cigarettes therefor
    • A24F15/01Receptacles or boxes specially adapted for cigars, cigarettes, simulated smoking devices or cigarettes therefor specially adapted for simulated smoking devices or cigarettes therefor
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24FSMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/85Maintenance, e.g. cleaning

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  • Embodiments of the present invention relate to a smoking member mounting device and a smoking member system.
  • rod-shaped cigarettes were formed and processed together with the filter member to form tobacco.
  • Embodiments of the present invention provide a smoking member mounting device and a smoking member system that can improve a user's smoking comfort and management of the smoking member.
  • An embodiment of the present invention relates to a smoking member placing device disposed in a placement area in a state where a smoking member is placed or not placed therein, the base having a placement surface corresponding to the placement area, and formed to be adjacent to the base part. And a receiving part formed to receive at least one area of the smoking member, a receiving part formed at an edge of the receiving part to define the receiving part and to maintain the smoking member accommodated in the receiving part and the smoking member Discloses a smoking member mounting device including a connection portion disposed to face the smoking member upon receipt into the receiving portion and configured to supply electrical energy to the smoking member.
  • connection portion may be formed on one surface of the accommodation portion.
  • the smoking member device may receive electrical energy from an external power source, and the electrical energy supplied from the external power source may be transmitted to the smoking member through the connection part.
  • the energy for heating the smoking material is required when the user smokes through the smoking member, and through the connection portion, the smoking member may charge energy for heating the smoking material.
  • the smoking member may include a heater member for heating a smoking material when the user smokes, and may perform a preheating process for the heater member of the smoking member through the connection part.
  • the smoking member may further include a cleaning unit configured to perform cleaning on one region of the smoking member when the smoking member is accommodated in the accommodation unit.
  • the cleaning part may be formed to correspond to the accommodation part.
  • the cleaning part may include a brush shape having a plurality of fiber strands.
  • the cleaning apparatus may further include a cleaning driving unit driving the cleaning unit to move the cleaning unit when cleaning the smoking member through the cleaning unit.
  • the present embodiment may further include a support portion connected to the base and having a shape that protrudes along the longitudinal direction of the smoking member when the smoking member is accommodated.
  • connection part may be formed on one surface of the support part.
  • FIG. 1 Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to a smoking member system comprising a smoking member and a smoking member placing device disposed in a placement area in a stationary or non-dwelling state, wherein the smoking member comprises: a body region, the body region; And a heater member disposed in the insertion groove, wherein the smoking member mounting device comprises: a base portion having a placement surface corresponding to the placement area, the base portion formed to be adjacent to the base portion, and the smoking member; A receiving portion formed to receive at least one region of the insertion groove of the receiving portion, an engaging portion formed at an edge of the receiving portion to define the receiving portion and to maintain the smoking member accommodated in the receiving portion and the smoking member is Is disposed so as to face the smoking member when received in the receiving portion; It discloses a smoking system including a connecting member configured to supply the electrical energy.
  • the smoking member is mounted so that the cleaning unit corresponds to the insertion groove of the smoking member when the smoking member is mounted on the smoking member mounting device; It may include being accommodated in the receiving portion.
  • Smoking member mounting device and smoking member system can improve the user's smoking comfort and management of the smoking member.
  • FIG. 1 is a view schematically showing a smoking member mounting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a state in which a smoking member is mounted on the smoking member mounting device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a view schematically illustrating a smoking member mounting device according to a modification of the smoking member mounting device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 4 is a view schematically illustrating a smoking member mounting device according to another modification of the smoking member mounting device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 5 is a view schematically showing a smoking member placing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a state in which a smoking member is mounted on the smoking member mounting device of FIG. 5.
  • FIG. 7 is a view schematically illustrating a smoking member mounting device according to a modification of the smoking member mounting device of FIG. 6.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a cleaning unit and a cleaning driving unit of the smoking member mounting device of FIG. 7.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a modification of FIG. 8.
  • FIG. 10 is a view schematically showing a smoking member placing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a view schematically showing a smoking member placing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view schematically showing a smoking member placing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 13 is a plan view of the smoking member mounting device of FIG. 12 viewed in one direction.
  • FIG. 13 is a plan view of the smoking member mounting device of FIG. 12 viewed in one direction.
  • FIG. 14 is a view for explaining a process of mounting a smoking member on the smoking member mounting device of FIG.
  • FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VV-VV of FIG. 14.
  • 16 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of an aerosol generating device.
  • 17A and 17B are views illustrating an example of a holder in various aspects.
  • FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a cradle.
  • 19A and 19B illustrate an example of a cradle from various aspects.
  • 20 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a holder is inserted into a cradle.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the holder is tilted in a state where the holder is inserted into the cradle.
  • 22A-22B illustrate examples in which the holder is inserted into the cradle.
  • 23 is a flowchart for explaining an example in which the holder and the cradle operate.
  • 24 is a flowchart for explaining an example in which the holder operates.
  • 25 is a flowchart for explaining an example in which a cradle operates.
  • FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a cigarette is inserted into a holder.
  • 27A and 27B are diagrams illustrating an example of a cigarette.
  • 28A-28F illustrate examples of a cooling structure of a cigarette.
  • An embodiment of the present invention relates to a smoking member placing device disposed in a placement area in a state where a smoking member is placed or not placed therein, the base having a placement surface corresponding to the placement area, and formed to be adjacent to the base part. And a receiving part formed to receive at least one area of the smoking member, a receiving part formed at an edge of the receiving part to define the receiving part and to maintain the smoking member accommodated in the receiving part and the smoking member Discloses a smoking member mounting device including a connection portion disposed to face the smoking member upon receipt into the receiving portion and configured to supply electrical energy to the smoking member.
  • the x-axis, y-axis and z-axis are not limited to three axes on the Cartesian coordinate system, but may be interpreted in a broad sense including the same.
  • the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis may be orthogonal to each other, but may refer to different directions that are not orthogonal to each other.
  • FIG. 1 is a view schematically showing a smoking member mounting device according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a view showing a smoking member mounted to the smoking member mounting device of Figure 1;
  • the smoking member mounting device 100 may include a base part 110, a receiving part 120, a locking part 121, and a connecting part 130.
  • the base unit 110 may be formed to arrange the smoking member mounting device 100 in a placement space, and may specifically include a placement surface 110A.
  • the base unit 110 may have an arrangement surface 110A in the form of a flat surface.
  • the mounting surface 110A of the base 110 may correspond to one surface of one area of the layout space, such as a user's desired placement space, for example, a user's office desk, a living room table, or a desk in a room.
  • the smoking member mounting device 100 can be stably disposed in the placement space.
  • the receiving part 120 may be formed to receive the smoking member TM.
  • Receiving unit 120 may have a groove shape having a predetermined thickness depth.
  • the catching part 121 may be formed at an edge of the receiving part 120 to define the receiving part 120.
  • the smoking member TM When the smoking member TM is accommodated in the accommodation part 120, one area of the smoking member TM is accommodated in the accommodation part 120, and the remaining area is not accommodated in the accommodation part 120, but is outside of the accommodation part 120. Can be in.
  • Smoking member TM may be received in receptacle 120 such that smoking member TM is mounted on smoking member mounting device 100.
  • the smoking member TM may be stably mounted to the receiving part 120 through the locking part 121.
  • one region of the smoking member TM may be located outside the receiving portion 120 to facilitate mounting of the smoking member TM on the receiving portion 120 or removing from the receiving portion 120.
  • the smoking member TM is accommodated in the accommodating part 120 in such a manner that the smoking member TM is inserted into the accommodating part 120 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the main body region MU of the smoking member TM. (TM) may be mounted to the smoking member placement device 100.
  • the accommodating part 120 may have a groove shape having a depth in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the smoking member TM.
  • connection part 130 may be formed to face the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is accommodated in the receiving part 120 to supply electrical energy to the smoking member TM.
  • connection part 130 may be formed on an inner surface of the accommodation part 120.
  • connection unit 130 may be formed to correspond to the terminal area CU of the smoking member TM.
  • the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is accommodated in the accommodating part 120, the depth of the accommodating part 120, the position and the terminal of the accommodating part 130 so that the connection part 130 and the terminal area CU correspond to each other without further adjustment by the user.
  • the position and size of the area CU can be controlled.
  • a magnetic force may be used to more easily correspond to the connection unit 130 and the terminal area CU.
  • At least one of the smoking member TM and the smoking member mounting device 100 may include a magnetic material in one region and may contain a magnetic material capable of interacting with the magnetic member in the other region.
  • a magnetic material such as a permanent magnet may be used, and magnetic materials such as iron, nickel, or the like that interact therewith may be used.
  • the arrangement position of the magnetic member and the magnetic material may be controlled between the smoking member TM and the smoking member mounting device 100 so that the connection portion 130 and the terminal area CU are matched with each other.
  • the magnetic member may be disposed in one of the terminal area CU and the connection unit 130 and the magnetic material may be included in the other.
  • Energy may be supplied to the smoking member TM from the smoking member placing device 100 through the correspondence between the connection unit 130 and the terminal area CU.
  • energy may be supplied from the smoking member mounting device 100 to the smoking member TM through contact between the connection unit 130 and the terminal area CU, and as an example, electrical energy may be supplied.
  • the smoking member mounting device 100 receives electrical energy from an external separate power source and transfers the electrical energy to the terminal area CU through the connection unit 130 to provide electrical energy to the smoking member TM.
  • Can supply
  • the smoking member mounting device 100 may be connected to a power source by a power cable, a USB cable, or the like.
  • the smoking member mounting device 100 may be wirelessly connected to a power source and supplied with energy in a wireless communication method.
  • the smoking member TM may store, for example, charge energy for driving the smoking member TM through the energy supplied from the smoking member mounting device 100.
  • the smoking member TM may charge energy as a heating source for heating the smoking material.
  • the smoking member TM may undergo a preheating process for smoking, and may receive energy for the preheating process from the smoking member placing device 100.
  • This preheating process may be necessary before the user starts smoking. That is, the preheating process may be a process of raising the temperature of the heater to an appropriate temperature when the heater used for heating the smoking material is provided.
  • energy supply to the smoking member TM may be performed without additional manipulation.
  • the operation of charging energy as a heating source for heating the smoking material during smoking of the smoking member TM can be performed.
  • a heating source for heating the smoking material during smoking of the smoking member TM when there is a user's selection, for example, when there is a selection of a selection button provided in the smoking member mounting device 100.
  • the user when the user has a choice, for example, when there is a selection of a selection button provided in the smoking member mounting device 100, the user preheats the smoking member TM for smoking, and in particular, a heater The preheating process can be performed.
  • the smoking member mounting device of this embodiment can be easily arranged in the placement space through the placement surface of the base portion. It is also possible to accommodate the smoking member in the receiving portion to easily mount the smoking member to the smoking member placing device.
  • the user can mount the smoking member on the smoking member mounting device after smoking through the smoking member to supply energy to the smoking member, and facilitate the smoking by removing the smoking member from the smoking member mounting device when the user desires.
  • the smoking member after the smoking member is accommodated in the receiving portion, the smoking member can be easily and stably mounted through the catching portion, and one area of the smoking member is exposed to the outside of the receiving portion while the other area of the smoking member is exposed to the outside of the receiving portion. It can be easily mounted on the smoking holding device and the smoking member can be easily taken out of the smoking member holding device.
  • the energy required for the charging of the smoking member and the preheating of the smoking member that is, the process of raising the temperature of the heater provided in the smoking member may be supplied automatically through the smoking member mounting device or by a selection process. Convenience can be improved.
  • FIG. 3 is a view schematically illustrating a smoking member mounting device according to a modification of the smoking member mounting device of FIG. 1
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic view of a smoking member mounting device according to another modification of the smoking member mounting device of FIG. 1. Figure is shown.
  • the smoking member mounting device 100 ′ of the present embodiment includes a base 110 ′, a receiving part 120 ′, a catching part 121 ′, a connecting part 130 ′, and a connecting part 140 ′. It may include. For convenience of explanation, the following description will focus on differences from the above-described embodiment.
  • the base part 110 ′, the receiving part 120 ′, the locking part 121 ′, and the connecting part 130 ′ of the present exemplary embodiment may be formed of the base part 110 and the receiving part of the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. 120, the same as that of the engaging portion 121 and the connecting portion 130 will be omitted.
  • connection part 140 ′ may be formed on one surface of the base part 110 ′, and specifically, may be formed on a surface other than the placement surface 110A ′ of the outer surface of the base part 110 ′.
  • connection part 140 ′ may be formed on the side of the base part 110 ′.
  • connection part 140 ′ may be a cable connected to an external separate power source when the external power source and the smoking member mounting device 100 are connected to each other.
  • the smoking member mounting device 100 ′′ of the present embodiment includes a base 110 ′′, a receiving portion 120 ′′, a catching portion 121 ′′, a connecting portion 130 ′′, and a connecting portion 140 ′.
  • a base 110 ′′ the receiving portion 120 ′′, a catching portion 121 ′′, a connecting portion 130 ′′, and a connecting portion 140 ′.
  • the base portion 110 ", the accommodating portion 120", the locking portion 121 “, and the connecting portion 130" of this embodiment are the base portion 110 and the accommodating portion (the embodiment described with reference to Figs. 120, the same as that of the engaging portion 121 and the connecting portion 130 will be omitted.
  • connection part 145 ′′ may be formed in one region of the base part 110 ′′, and specifically, may be formed in the base part 110 ′′.
  • connection unit 145 ′′ may be formed to be wirelessly connected to an external separate power source to supply power. That is, the connection unit 145 ′′ may be formed to communicate with an external separate power source wirelessly to receive energy.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 may be selectively applied to embodiments described later.
  • FIG. 5 is a view schematically illustrating a smoking member mounting device according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a smoking member mounted on the smoking member mounting device of FIG. 5.
  • the smoking member mounting device 200 may include a base part 210, a receiving part 220, a locking part 221, a connecting part 230, and a cleaning part 250. Can be.
  • the base portion 210 may have a placement surface 210A to place the smoking member placement device 200 in a placement space.
  • base portion 210 Details of the base portion 210 are the same as those described above with respect to the base portion 110 of the above-described embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • the receiving unit 220 may be formed to receive the smoking member TM.
  • the receiving unit 220 may have a groove shape having a predetermined thickness depth.
  • the catching part 221 may be formed at an edge of the receiving part 220 to define the receiving part 220.
  • connection part 230 may be formed to face the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is accommodated in the receiving part 220 to supply electrical energy to the smoking member TM.
  • connection unit 230 Details of the connection unit 230 are the same as those described in the connection unit 230 of the above-described embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • the cleaning unit 250 may be formed to perform cleaning on the smoking member TM.
  • the cleaning unit 250 may be disposed in the accommodation unit 220, and may have a shape corresponding to a space in the smoking member TM.
  • the cleaning unit 250 may have a brush shape, and may include a plurality of fiber strands.
  • the plurality of fiber strands may be formed of various materials, for example, have a suitable strength to be cleaned while in contact with a space of the smoking member (TM) and to prevent or detect damage to the smoking member (TM) Synthetic fiber-based materials such as resins and the like.
  • the smoking member TM may have an insertion groove HG to be connected to one end of the body region MU.
  • the heater member HU may be disposed in the insertion groove HG.
  • the inserting material HG may insert a smoking material for the user's smoking, and the smoking material may be heated by the heater member HU to allow the user to proceed with the smoking process.
  • the energy supplied to the smoking member TM through the connection unit 230 described above may supply energy for the smoking process to the heater member HU.
  • the energy supplied to the smoking member TM through the connection 230 may be used as described above.
  • the cleaning unit 250 may be formed to correspond to the insertion groove HG of the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is accommodated in the accommodation unit 220.
  • the cleaning unit 250 may have a brush shape that extends long, and the extending direction may be the same as the length direction of the insertion groove HG. Through this, the cleaning unit 250 may be disposed in the interior of the insertion groove HG as a whole and may perform cleaning on the interior of the insertion groove HG.
  • the cleaning unit 250 may be in contact with the heater member HU having a long shape extending in the insertion groove HG, thereby cleaning the heater member HU.
  • a smoking material for smoking is inserted into the insertion groove HG as described above, and the smoking material is heated by the heater member HU, so that the user proceeds to the smoking process.
  • the heater element HU There may be residues or by-products of the smoking material and further residues or by-products remain in the heater element (HU), which may affect subsequent smoking processes, reducing the user's satisfaction when smoking or smoking member mounting device
  • the safety of the 200 can be a problem.
  • the cleaning unit 250 may facilitate the cleaning of the insertion groove HG and the heater member HU.
  • the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is mounted on the smoking member mounting device 200 and the smoking process is not performed, the cleaning of the smoking member TM, in particular, the insertion groove HG and the heater member HU is cleaned. Can be easily proceeded.
  • the smoking member placement device 200 may further include a connection 240.
  • connection part 240 may be formed on one surface of the base part 210, and specifically, may be formed on a surface other than the placement surface 210A of the outer surface of the base part 210.
  • connection part 240 may be formed on the side of the base part 210.
  • connection part 240 may be connected to a cable as an area connected to an external separate power source when the external separate power source and the smoking member mounting device 200 are connected to each other.
  • the base unit 210 may include a connecting portion (not shown) formed inside the base unit 210 as another example, and the connecting portion (not shown) may be formed to be supplied with power by being connected to an external separate power source wirelessly. . That is, it may be formed to receive energy by communicating wirelessly with an external separate power source.
  • the smoking member mounting device of this embodiment can be easily arranged in the placement space through the placement surface of the base portion. It is also possible to accommodate the smoking member in the receiving portion to easily mount the smoking member to the smoking member placing device.
  • the user can mount the smoking member on the smoking member mounting device after smoking through the smoking member to supply energy to the smoking member, and facilitate the smoking by removing the smoking member from the smoking member mounting device when the user desires.
  • the smoking member after the smoking member is accommodated in the receiving portion, the smoking member can be easily and stably mounted through the catching portion, and one area of the smoking member is exposed to the outside of the receiving portion while the other area of the smoking member is exposed to the outside of the receiving portion. It can be easily mounted on the smoking holding device and the smoking member can be easily taken out of the smoking member holding device.
  • the energy required for the charging of the smoking member and the preheating of the smoking member that is, the process of raising the temperature of the heater provided in the smoking member may be supplied automatically through the smoking member mounting device or by a selection process. Convenience can be improved.
  • cleaning of the insertion groove and the heater member of the smoking member may be performed through the cleaning unit.
  • cleaning of the smoking member, particularly the insertion groove and the heater member can be easily performed. It can improve the life of the smoking member mounting device.
  • FIG. 7 is a view schematically illustrating a smoking member mounting device according to a modification of the smoking member mounting device of FIG. 6, and FIG. 8 is a view illustrating the cleaning part and the kneading driving part of FIG. 7, and FIG. 9. 8 is a view showing a modification of FIG.
  • the smoking member mounting device 200 ′ may include a base 210 ′, a receiving part 220 ′, a catching part 221 ′, a connecting part 230 ′, a cleaning part 250 ′, and a cleaning driving part. And may include (255 ').
  • the base portion 210 ', the receiving portion 220', the locking portion 221 ', and the connecting portion 230' of the present embodiment may include the base portion 210 and the receiving portion of the embodiments described with reference to FIGS. 220, the same as the locking portion 221, the connecting portion 230, detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • the cleaning unit 250 ′ may be connected to the cleaning driver 255 ′ to move by the cleaning driver 255 ′.
  • the cleaning unit 250 ′ may perform a rotational movement about the rotation axis AX by the rotation driving of the cleaning driver 255 ′.
  • the cleaning unit 250 ′ may rotate in at least one round, that is, at least 360 degrees.
  • the cleaning unit 250 ′ may perform an angular movement of less than 360 degrees.
  • the rotating shaft AX may be parallel to the longitudinal direction of the cleaning part 250 ′.
  • the rotation axis AX may be in a direction parallel to the insertion groove HG.
  • the cleaning of the insertion groove HG and the heater member HU may be easily performed through the rotational movement of the cleaning unit 250 ′.
  • the cleaning unit 250 ′′ may be connected to the cleaning driving unit 255 ′′ and move by the cleaning driving unit 255 ′′, specifically, by a linear driving of the cleaning driving unit 255 ′′.
  • the movement may be performed in one or both directions along the movement direction LD.
  • the movement direction LD may be parallel to the longitudinal direction of the cleaning part 250 ′′.
  • the movement direction LD may be parallel to the insertion groove HG. 250 ′′ may perform cleaning on the insertion groove HG without leaving the insertion groove HG in the insertion groove HU.
  • the movement of the cleaning unit through the cleaning driving unit may be in another form.
  • the cleaning of the insertion groove HG and the heater member HU may be easily performed through the vibration movement of the cleaning unit through the cleaning driving unit. Can be.
  • the vibrating motion of the cleaning part of the contents or the optional embodiment of FIGS. 7 to 9 may be selectively applied to the smoking member mounting device of the above-described embodiments and later-described embodiments.
  • the power supply for driving the cleaning drivers 255 ′ and 255 ′′ may be performed from an external power source.
  • a separate power source may be included in the smoking member mounting device, for example, the base part, for driving the cleaning drivers 255 'and 255 ".
  • FIG. 10 is a view schematically showing a smoking member placing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the smoking member mounting device 300 of the present exemplary embodiment may include a base part 310, a receiving part 320, a locking part 321, a connecting part 330, and a cleaning part 350.
  • the base portion 310 may have a placement surface 310A to place the smoking member placement device 300 in a placement space.
  • the base portion 310 may have a long shape.
  • the base portion 310 may have a length corresponding to or greater than the smoking member TM.
  • the receiver 320 may be formed to accommodate the smoking member TM.
  • the receiver 320 may have a groove shape having a predetermined thickness depth.
  • Receiving portion 320 may have a shape extending in one direction, in an alternative embodiment it may extend in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the smoking member (TM) and have a length greater than the smoking member (TM). have.
  • the accommodating part 320 may have a form extending in one direction and may have one end 320a and the other end 320b facing the same.
  • one end in the longitudinal direction of the smoking member TM faces the one end 320a of the accommodating part 320 and the other end in the longitudinal direction of the smoking member TM is the accommodating part. It may face the other end 320b of (320).
  • one end or the other end in the longitudinal direction of the smoking member TM may be spaced apart from the one end 320a or the other end 320b of the accommodation part 320.
  • the catching part 321 may be formed at an edge of the receiving part 320 and may define the receiving part 320.
  • the accommodating part 320 may accommodate the entire smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is accommodated so that the smoking member TM does not protrude out of the accommodating part 320.
  • the smoking member TM may protrude one region out of the accommodation unit 320.
  • connection part 330 may be formed to face the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is accommodated in the receiving part 320 to supply electrical energy to the smoking member TM.
  • connection part 330 may be disposed on the bottom surface of the accommodation part 320, and may be formed to correspond to the side surface of the main body area MU of the smoking member TM.
  • connection part 330 may correspond to the terminal area CU formed in the main body area MU.
  • the connection part 330 may be provided in plural and disposed in the accommodation part 320, and the smoking member TM may also have a plurality of terminal areas CU.
  • the cleaning unit 350 may be formed to perform the cleaning on the smoking member TM.
  • the cleaning unit 350 may be disposed in the accommodation unit 320 and may have a shape corresponding to a space inside the smoking member TM.
  • the cleaning part 350 may have a brush shape and may include a plurality of fiber strands.
  • the plurality of fiber strands may be formed of various materials, for example, have a suitable strength to be cleaned while in contact with a space of the smoking member (TM) and to prevent or detect damage to the smoking member (TM) Synthetic fiber-based materials such as resins and the like.
  • the cleaning unit 350 may extend from the side surface of the accommodating part 320, for example, one end 320a, and may be extended from the one end 320a of the accommodating part 320 toward the other end 320b. Can be.
  • the smoking member TM may have an insertion groove HG to be connected to one end of the main body area MU.
  • the heater member HU may be disposed in the insertion groove HG.
  • the cleaning unit 350 may be formed to correspond to the insertion groove HG of the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is accommodated in the accommodation unit 320.
  • the user inserts the smoking member TM into the receiving part 320 in a direction crossing the longitudinal direction of the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is inserted into the receiving part 320, and then the smoking member TM. ) May be further moved toward the cleaning unit 350.
  • the smoking member placement device 300 may further include a connection 340.
  • connection portion 340 may be formed on one surface of the base portion 310, and specifically, may be formed on a surface other than the placement surface 310A of the outer surface of the base portion 310.
  • connection part 340 may be formed on the side of the base part 310.
  • connection part 340 may be connected to a cable as an area connected to an external separate power source when the external separate power supply and the smoking member placing device 300 are connected to each other.
  • connection portion may be formed to be connected to a separate external power source wirelessly to receive power. . That is, it may be formed to receive energy by communicating wirelessly with an external separate power source.
  • the smoking member mounting device of this embodiment can be easily arranged in the placement space through the placement surface of the base portion.
  • the base portion has a form extending in the longitudinal direction of the smoking member
  • the receiving portion also has a correspondingly elongated form so that one end of the smoking member in the longitudinal direction toward one end of the receiving member, the longitudinal direction of the smoking member The other end faces the other end of the receptacle to consequently receive the smoking member more easily through insertion into the receptacle in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the smoking member, for example orthogonal, and the smoking member is more stable.
  • the smoking member is accommodated in the housing portion, it is possible to easily supply energy to the smoking member through the connecting portion.
  • the user can mount the smoking member on the smoking member mounting device after smoking through the smoking member to supply energy to the smoking member, and facilitate the smoking by removing the smoking member from the smoking member mounting device when the user desires.
  • the energy required for the charging of the smoking member and the preheating of the smoking member that is, the process of raising the temperature of the heater provided in the smoking member may be supplied automatically through the smoking member mounting device or by a selection process. Convenience can be improved.
  • cleaning of the insertion groove and the heater member of the smoking member may be performed through the cleaning unit.
  • cleaning of the smoking member, particularly the insertion groove and the heater member can be easily performed. It can improve the life of the smoking member mounting device.
  • FIG. 11 is a view schematically showing a smoking member placing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the smoking member mounting device 400 of the present embodiment includes a base part 410, a receiving part 420, a locking part 421, a support part 425, a connection part 430, and a cleaning part 450. It may include.
  • the base portion 410 may have a placement surface 410A to place the smoking member placement device 400 in a placement space.
  • the receptacle 420 may be formed to receive the smoking member TM.
  • the receiving part 420 may have a groove shape having a predetermined thickness depth.
  • the locking portion 421 may be formed at an edge of one region of the accommodation portion 420 and may define one region of the accommodation portion 420.
  • one region of the smoking member TM may be accommodated in the receiver 420, and the other region may be outside the receiver 420.
  • the support 425 may be connected to the base 410 and may be elongated to correspond to the body area MU of the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is accommodated in the receiving portion 420.
  • the smoking member TM may have a shape that protrudes long along the length direction of the smoking member TM when accommodated.
  • the support part 425 may be formed to be adjacent to an area of the receiving part 420.
  • the support part 425 may be formed to correspond to at least one area of the area of the receiving part 420 that does not correspond to the locking part 421.
  • the support part 425 may have a shape protruding longer than the locking part 421 based on the length direction of the smoking member TM.
  • the support 425 may correspond to the body region MU of the smoking member TM, and as an example, the body region MU may be the support 425.
  • the support 425 may protrude so as to have an appropriate length so as not to exceed.
  • the support part 425 may easily support the smoking member TM, and the smoking member TM is mounted using the smoking member mounting device 400.
  • the mounting stability may be improved, and the stability of the power supply through the connection unit 430 may be improved.
  • the smoking member TM is accommodated in the accommodating part 420 in such a manner that the smoking member TM is inserted into the accommodating part 420 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the main body region MU of the smoking member TM. (TM) may be mounted to the smoking member placement device 400.
  • the receiving portion 420 may have a groove shape having a depth in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the smoking member TM, and the support 425 is at least one of the main body area MU of the smoking member TM.
  • the area for example, may have an elongated shape corresponding to the edge of the smoking member TM.
  • connection part 430 may be formed to face the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is accommodated in the receiving part 420 to supply energy to the smoking member TM.
  • connection part 430 may be formed on one surface of the support part 425.
  • connection part 430 may be formed to correspond to the terminal area CU of the smoking member TM.
  • the position and size of the terminal area (CU) can be controlled.
  • a magnetic force may be used to more easily correspond to the connection unit 430 and the terminal area CU. Details thereof are the same as described in the above embodiments, and thus will be omitted.
  • the plurality of connection parts 430 may be disposed on the support part 425, and the smoking member TM may have a plurality of terminal areas CU.
  • the smoking member TM may include the terminal area CU in the main body area MU, and the terminal area CU may not correspond to the insertion groove HG, and overlap the heater member HU. It may not be.
  • the cleaning unit 450 may be formed to perform cleaning on the smoking member TM.
  • the cleaning unit 450 may be disposed in the accommodation unit 420 and may have a shape corresponding to a space inside the smoking member TM.
  • the cleaning unit 450 may have a brush shape and may include a plurality of fiber strands.
  • the plurality of fiber strands may be formed of various materials, for example, have a suitable strength to be cleaned while in contact with a space of the smoking member (TM) and to prevent or detect damage to the smoking member (TM) Synthetic fiber-based materials such as resins and the like.
  • the smoking member placement device 400 may further include a connection 440.
  • connection portion 440 may be formed on one surface of the base portion 410, and specifically, may be formed on a surface other than the placement surface 410A among the outer surfaces of the base portion 410.
  • connection part 440 may be formed on the side of the base part 410.
  • connection part 440 may be connected to a cable as an area connected to an external separate power source when the external separate power supply and the smoking member placing device 400 are connected to each other.
  • connection portion may be formed to be connected to a separate external power source wirelessly to receive power. . That is, it may be formed to receive energy by communicating wirelessly with an external separate power source.
  • the smoking member mounting device of this embodiment can be easily arranged in the placement space through the placement surface of the base portion. It is also possible to accommodate the smoking member in the receiving portion to easily mount the smoking member to the smoking member placing device.
  • the user can mount the smoking member on the smoking member mounting device after smoking through the smoking member to supply energy to the smoking member, and facilitate the smoking by removing the smoking member from the smoking member mounting device when the user desires.
  • the smoking member after the smoking member is accommodated in the receiving portion, the smoking member can be easily and stably mounted through the catching portion, and one area of the smoking member is exposed to the outside of the receiving portion while the other area of the smoking member is exposed to the outside of the receiving portion. It can be easily mounted on the smoking holding device and the smoking member can be easily taken out of the smoking member holding device.
  • the support portion is formed to be adjacent to the other area of the receiving portion and the support portion protrudes long to correspond to the body region of the smoking member to reduce or prevent the escape or unnecessary movement of the smoking member when the smoking member is mounted on the smoking placing device. have.
  • the energy required for the charging of the smoking member and the preheating of the smoking member that is, the process of raising the temperature of the heater provided in the smoking member may be supplied automatically through the smoking member mounting device or by a selection process. Convenience can be improved.
  • cleaning of the insertion groove and the heater member of the smoking member may be performed through the cleaning unit.
  • cleaning of the smoking member, particularly the insertion groove and the heater member can be easily performed. It can improve the life of the smoking member mounting device.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view schematically showing a smoking member mounting device according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 13 is a plan view of the smoking member mounting device of FIG. 12 viewed in one direction.
  • FIG. 14 is a view for explaining a process of mounting a smoking member on the smoking member mounting device of FIG. 12, and FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VV-VV of FIG. 14.
  • the smoking member mounting device 500 of the present embodiment includes a base part 510, a receiving part 520, a locking part 521, a support part 525, a connection part 530, and a cleaning part 550. It may include.
  • the base portion 510 may have a placement surface 510A to place the smoking member placement device 500 in a placement space.
  • the base unit 510 may include various buttons, which may include one or more selection buttons BD1, BD2, and BD3 as selection buttons for user convenience. Details of the selection buttons BD1, BD2, and BD3 will be described later.
  • the receptacle 520 may be formed to receive the smoking member TM.
  • the receiving part 520 may have a groove shape having a predetermined thickness depth.
  • the locking portion 521 may be formed at an edge of one region of the accommodation portion 520 and may define one region of the accommodation portion 520.
  • one region of the smoking member TM may be accommodated in the receiver 520, and the other region may be outside the receiver 520.
  • the support 525 may be connected to the base 510 and may be elongated to correspond to the body area MU of the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is accommodated in the receiving portion 520.
  • the smoking member TM may have a shape that protrudes long along the length direction of the smoking member TM when accommodated.
  • the support part 525 may be formed to be adjacent to an area of the receiving part 520.
  • the support part 525 may be formed to correspond to at least one area of the area of the receiving part 520 that does not correspond to the locking part 521.
  • the support part 525 may protrude longer than the locking part 521 based on the length direction of the smoking member TM.
  • the support 525 may have a side surface that corresponds to the smoking member TM.
  • the support 525 may also have a concave side so that the smoking member TM corresponds to the curved side.
  • the support 525 may correspond to the body region MU of the smoking member TM, and as an example, the body region MU may be the support 525.
  • the support portion 525 may protrude to have an appropriate length so as not to exceed a).
  • the support part 525 may easily support the smoking member TM, and the smoking member TM is mounted using the smoking member mounting device 500.
  • the mounting stability may be improved, and the stability of power supply through the connection unit 530 may be improved.
  • the smoking member TM is accommodated in the accommodating part 520 to insert the smoking member TM into the accommodating part 520 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the main body region MU of the smoking member TM. (TM) may be mounted to the smoking member placement device 500.
  • the receiving portion 520 may have a groove shape having a depth in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the smoking member TM, and the support 525 is at least one of the main body area MU of the smoking member TM.
  • the area for example, may have an elongated shape corresponding to the edge of the smoking member TM.
  • connection part 530 may be formed to face the smoking member TM when the smoking member TM is accommodated in the receiving part 520 to supply energy to the smoking member TM.
  • connection part 530 may be formed on one surface of the support part 525.
  • connection part 530 may be formed to correspond to the terminal area CU of the smoking member TM.
  • the position and size of the terminal area (CU) can be controlled.
  • magnetic force may be used to more easily correspond to the connection part 530 and the terminal area CU. Details thereof are the same as described in the above embodiments, and thus will be omitted.
  • the plurality of connection parts 530 may be disposed on the support part 525, and the smoking member TM may have a plurality of terminal areas CU.
  • the smoking member TM may include the terminal area CU in the main body area MU, and the terminal area CU may not correspond to the insertion groove HG, and overlap the heater member HU. It may not be.
  • the cleaning unit 550 may be formed to perform cleaning on the smoking member TM.
  • the cleaning unit 550 may be disposed in the accommodation unit 520 and may have a shape corresponding to a space inside the smoking member TM.
  • the cleaning unit 550 may have a brush shape and may include a plurality of fiber strands.
  • the plurality of fiber strands may be formed of various materials, for example, have a suitable strength to be cleaned while in contact with a space of the smoking member (TM) and to prevent or detect damage to the smoking member (TM) Synthetic fiber-based materials such as resins and the like.
  • cleaning unit 550 Details of the cleaning unit 550, and optional embodiments and modifications of the cleaning unit 550 and the driving of the cleaning unit 550 through the cleaning unit 550 are the same as those described in the above-described embodiment, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • the selection buttons BD1, BD2, and BD3 may be formed to perform various operations of the user.
  • the selection button BD1 may be a cleaning driving button.
  • the cleaning unit 550 is driven to start the rotational motion, the linear motion or the vibration motion as described above, for example, to clean the smoking member TM, for example, the insertion groove.
  • the cleaning of the HG and the heater member HU can be performed.
  • the selection button BD2 may be a preheating start button.
  • a preheating process for the smoking member TM for example, a preheating process for the heater member HG may be performed.
  • the charging process may be performed without any selection.
  • a separate button may be included to include a user's selection process.
  • it may include a selection button BD3, which may be a setting button.
  • the user may preset the time and the conditions for each combination of the cleaning and preheating processes using the cleaning unit 550 using the selection button BD3.
  • a display area (not shown) may be included on one surface of the base 510, and the user may preset the conditions of each operation through the selection button BD3 while looking at the display area.
  • the progress time and the completion time or the remaining time can be checked.
  • the smoking member placement device 500 may further include a connection member 545.
  • connection member 545 may be connected to one surface of the base portion 510 and one end thereof may be connected to an external separate power source. That is, the connection member 545 may be a cable through which a current flows and may have various terminals.
  • the smoking member mounting device of this embodiment can be easily arranged in the placement space through the placement surface of the base portion. It is also possible to accommodate the smoking member in the receiving portion to easily mount the smoking member to the smoking member placing device.
  • the user can mount the smoking member on the smoking member mounting device after smoking through the smoking member to supply energy to the smoking member, and facilitate the smoking by removing the smoking member from the smoking member mounting device when the user desires.
  • the smoking member after the smoking member is accommodated in the receiving portion, the smoking member can be easily and stably mounted through the catching portion, and one area of the smoking member is exposed to the outside of the receiving portion while the other area of the smoking member is exposed to the outside of the receiving portion. It can be easily mounted on the smoking holding device and the smoking member can be easily taken out of the smoking member holding device.
  • the support portion is formed to be adjacent to the other area of the receiving portion and the support portion protrudes long to correspond to the body region of the smoking member to reduce or prevent the escape or unnecessary movement of the smoking member when the smoking member is mounted on the smoking placing device. have.
  • an optional embodiment may form a concave region corresponding to the smoking member in the support part, so that the support part can stably support the smoking member.
  • the user may receive the energy necessary for charging the energy required for the smoking member and preheating the smoking member, that is, raising the temperature of the heater member provided in the smoking member, automatically or by a selection process through the smoking member placing device. Can improve the convenience.
  • cleaning of the insertion groove and the heater member of the smoking member may be performed through the cleaning unit.
  • cleaning of the smoking member, particularly the insertion groove and the heater member can be easily performed. It can improve the life of the smoking member mounting device.
  • an aerosol generating apparatus 10000 (hereinafter referred to as a holder) includes a battery 11000, a controller 12000, and a heater 13000.
  • the holder 10000 includes an inner space formed by the case 14000. A cigarette may be inserted into the inner space of the holder 10000.
  • the holder 10000 may correspond to the smoking member TM in the above-described embodiments.
  • the holder 10000 heats the heater 13000.
  • the aerosol generating material in the cigarette is raised in temperature by the heated heater 13000, thereby producing an aerosol.
  • the resulting aerosol is delivered to the user through the filter of the cigarette.
  • the holder 10000 may heat the heater 13000.
  • the case 14000 may be separated from the holder 10000. For example, as the user rotates the case 14000 clockwise or counterclockwise, the case 14000 can be detached from the holder 10000.
  • the diameter of the hole formed by the end 14100 of the case 14000 may be made smaller than the diameter of the space formed by the case 14000 and the heater 13000, in which case it is inserted into the holder 10000.
  • Can serve as a guide to cigarettes.
  • the battery 11000 supplies the power used to operate the holder 10000.
  • the battery 11000 may supply power so that the heater 13000 may be heated, and may supply power required for the control unit 12000 to operate.
  • the battery 11000 may supply power required to operate a display, a sensor, a motor, and the like installed in the holder 10000.
  • the battery 11000 may be a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO 4) battery, but is not limited to the example described above.
  • the battery 11000 may correspond to a lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO 2) battery, a lithium titanate battery, or the like.
  • the battery 11000 may have a cylindrical shape having a diameter of 10 mm and a length of 37 mm, but is not limited thereto.
  • the capacity of the battery 11000 may be 120 mAh or more, and may be a rechargeable battery or a disposable battery.
  • the charge rate (C-rate) of the battery 11000 may be 10C and the discharge rate (C-rate) may be 16C to 20C, but is not limited thereto.
  • the battery 11000 may be manufactured so that more than 80% of the total capacity may be secured even when charging / discharging is performed 8000 times.
  • whether the battery 11000 is fully charged or completely discharged may be determined by how much the power stored in the battery 11000 is compared with the total capacity of the battery 11000. For example, when the power stored in the battery 11000 is 95% or more of the total capacity, it may be determined that the battery 11000 is fully charged. In addition, when the power stored in the battery 11000 is 10% or less of the total capacity, it may be determined that the battery 11000 is completely discharged.
  • the criterion for determining whether the battery 11000 is fully charged or completely discharged is not limited to the above-described example.
  • the heater 13000 is heated by the power supplied from the battery 11000.
  • the heater 13000 is located inside the cigarette.
  • the heated heater 13000 may raise the temperature of the aerosol generating material in the cigarette.
  • the heater 13000 may have a shape in which a cylinder and a cone are combined.
  • the heater 13000 may have a cylindrical shape having a diameter of about 2 mm and a length of about 23 mm, and the end 13100 of the heater 13000 may be finished at an acute angle, but is not limited thereto.
  • the heater 13000 may be any type as long as it can be inserted into the inside of the cigarette.
  • only a part of the heater 13000 may be heated. For example, assuming that the length of the heater 13000 is 23 mm, only 12 mm from the end 13100 of the heater 13000 may be heated, and the remaining portion of the heater 13000 may not be heated.
  • the heater 13000 may be an electrically resistive heater.
  • the heater 13000 may include an electrically conductive track, and the heater 13000 may be heated as a current flows in the electrically conductive track.
  • the heater 13000 may be supplied with power in accordance with the specifications of 3.2 V, 2.4 A, 8 W, but is not limited thereto.
  • the surface temperature of the heater 13000 may rise to 400 ° C. or more.
  • the surface temperature of the heater 13000 may rise to about 350 ° C. before exceeding 15 seconds from when power is supplied to the heater 13000.
  • Holder 10000 may be provided with a separate temperature sensor.
  • the temperature sensor may not be provided in the holder 10000, and the heater 13000 may serve as a temperature sensor.
  • the heater 13000 may further include a second electrically conductive track for temperature sensing in addition to the first electrically conductive track for heat generation.
  • the resistance R can be determined.
  • the temperature T of the second electrically conductive track may be determined by Equation 1 below.
  • Equation 1 R denotes a current resistance value of the second electrically conductive track
  • R 0 denotes a resistance value at a temperature T 0 (eg, 0 ° C.)
  • denotes a value of the second electrically conductive track.
  • the conductive material eg metal
  • the conductive material has a unique resistance temperature coefficient, so ⁇ may be predetermined according to the conductive material constituting the second electrically conductive track. Therefore, when the resistance R of the second electrically conductive track is determined, the temperature T of the second electrically conductive track can be calculated by Equation 1 above.
  • the heater 13000 may be comprised of at least one electrically conductive track (a first electrically conductive track and a second electrically conductive track).
  • the heater 13000 may be composed of two first electrically conductive tracks and one or two second electrically conductive tracks, but is not limited thereto.
  • the electrically conductive track comprises an electrically resistive material.
  • the electrically conductive track can be made of a metallic material.
  • the electrically conductive track can be made of an electrically conductive ceramic material, carbon, a metal alloy or a composite of ceramic material and metal.
  • the holder 10000 may include both an electrically conductive track and a temperature sensing sensor serving as a temperature sensing sensor.
  • the controller 12000 generally controls the operation of the holder 10000.
  • the controller 12000 controls not only the battery 11000 and the heater 13000 but also other components included in the holder 10000.
  • the controller 12000 may determine whether the holder 10000 is in an operable state by checking the state of each of the components of the holder 10000.
  • the controller 12000 includes at least one processor.
  • the processor may be implemented as an array of multiple logic gates, or may be implemented as a combination of a general purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program that may be executed on the microprocessor.
  • a general purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program that may be executed on the microprocessor.
  • the present embodiment may be implemented in other forms of hardware.
  • the controller 12000 may control the operation of the heater 13000.
  • the controller 12000 may control the amount of power supplied to the heater 13000 and the time at which power is supplied so that the heater 13000 may be heated to a predetermined temperature or maintain an appropriate temperature.
  • the controller 12000 may check the state of the battery 11000 (for example, the remaining amount of the battery 11000) and generate a notification signal if necessary.
  • the controller 12000 may check the presence or absence of the user's puff and the strength of the puff, and count the number of puffs. In addition, the controller 12000 may continuously check the time that the holder 10000 is operating. In addition, the controller 12000 checks whether the cradle 20000, which will be described later, is coupled with the holder 10000, and controls the operation of the holder 10000 according to the coupling or detachment of the cradle 20000 and the holder 10000. Can be.
  • the holder 10000 may further include general components in addition to the battery 11000, the controller 12000, and the heater 13000.
  • the holder 10000 may include a display capable of outputting visual information or a motor for outputting tactile information.
  • the controller 12000 may display information about the state of the holder 10000 (for example, whether the holder can be used), a heater, or the like through the display.
  • 13000 information (eg, preheating start, preheating progress, preheating completion, etc.), information related to the battery 11000 (eg, remaining capacity of the battery 11000, availability, etc.), holder 10000 Information related to the reset of the device (for example, reset timing, reset progress, reset completion, etc.), information related to cleaning of the holder 10000 (for example, cleaning time, cleaning need, cleaning progress, cleaning completion, etc.), Information related to the charging of the holder 10000 (e.g., charging required, charging progressed, charging completed, etc.), information related to the puff (e.g., puff count, puff end notice, etc.) or safety related information (e.g., For example, the use time elapsed) can be delivered.
  • the controller 12000 may generate the vibration signal using the motor, thereby transferring the above-described information to the user.
  • the holder 10000 may include a terminal coupled with at least one input device (eg, a button) and / or the cradle 20000 through which the user can control the function of the holder 10000.
  • the user may execute various functions using the input device of the holder 10000. Multiple functions of the holder 10000 by adjusting the number of times the user presses the input device (for example, once, twice, etc.) or the time for holding the input device (for example, 0.1 seconds, 0.2 seconds, etc.) You can execute any of these functions.
  • the holder 10000 has a function of preheating the heater 13000, a function of adjusting the temperature of the heater 13000, a function of cleaning a space into which a cigarette is inserted, and a holder 10000.
  • a function of checking whether it is in an operable state, a function of displaying a residual amount (available power) of the battery 11000, a reset function of the holder 10000, and the like may be performed.
  • the function of the holder 10000 is not limited to the examples described above.
  • the holder 10000 may include a puff sensor, a temperature sensor and / or a cigarette insertion sensor.
  • the puff sensor may be implemented by a general pressure sensor
  • the cigarette insert sensor may be implemented by a conventional capacitive sensor or a resistance sensor.
  • the holder 10000 may be manufactured in a structure in which the outside air can be introduced / discharged even when the cigarette is inserted.
  • 17A and 17B are views illustrating an example of a holder in various aspects.
  • FIG. 17A is a diagram illustrating an example of the holder 10000 viewed in the first direction.
  • the holder 10000 may be manufactured in a cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto.
  • the case 14000 of the holder 10000 may be separated by a user's operation, and a cigarette may be inserted into the end 14100 of the case 14000.
  • the holder 10000 may include a button 150 for allowing a user to control the holder 10000 and a display 160 for outputting a screen image.
  • Holder 10000 may include a terminal 17000 coupled with cradle 20000.
  • the battery 11000 of the holder 10000 is charged by the power supplied by the battery 21000 of the cradle 20000.
  • the holder 10000 may operate by the power supplied by the battery 21000 of the cradle 20000 through the terminal 17000 and the terminal 26000, and communication between the holder 10000 and the cradle 20000. (Transmission and reception of signals) is possible.
  • the terminal 17000 may be configured of four micro pins, but is not limited thereto.
  • FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a cradle.
  • the cradle 20000 includes a battery 21000 and a controller 22000.
  • Cradle 20000 also includes an interior space 23000 into which holder 10000 can be inserted.
  • the interior space 23000 may be formed at one side of the cradle 20000.
  • the battery 21000 supplies the power used to operate the cradle 20000.
  • the battery 21000 may supply power for charging the battery 11000 of the holder 10000.
  • the battery 21000 of the cradle 20000 Power may be supplied to the battery 11000 of the holder 10000.
  • the battery 21000 may supply power used to operate the holder 10000.
  • the holder 10000 is cradleed whether or not the battery 11000 of the holder 10000 is discharged. The operation may be performed by using the power supplied by the battery 21000 of 20000.
  • An example of the type of battery 21000 may be the same as the example of the battery 11000 described above with reference to FIG. 16.
  • the capacity of the battery 21000 may be larger than that of the battery 11000, and for example, the capacity of the battery 21000 may be 3000 mAh or more.
  • the capacity of the battery 21000 is not limited to the above-described example. Do not.
  • the controller 22000 generally controls the operation of the cradle 20000.
  • the controller 22000 may control the operation of all the components of the cradle 20000.
  • the controller 22000 may determine whether the holder 10000 and the cradle 20000 are coupled, and control the operation of the cradle 20000 according to the coupling or detachment of the cradle 20000 and the holder 10000.
  • the controller 22000 may supply power of the battery 21000 to the holder 10000 to charge the battery 11000 or to heat the heater 13000. You can. Therefore, even when the remaining amount of battery 11000 is small, the user can continuously smoke by combining the holder 10000 and the cradle 20000.
  • the controller 12000 includes at least one processor.
  • the processor may be implemented as an array of multiple logic gates, or may be implemented as a combination of a general purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program that may be executed on the microprocessor.
  • a general purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program that may be executed on the microprocessor.
  • the present embodiment may be implemented in other forms of hardware.
  • the cradle 20000 may further include general components in addition to the battery 21000 and the controller 22000.
  • the cradle 20000 may include a display capable of outputting visual information.
  • the controller 22000 generates a signal to be displayed on the display, thereby providing the user with a battery 21000 (eg, remaining capacity of the battery 21000, available).
  • Information related to whether or not information related to reset of the cradle 20000 (eg, reset timing, reset progress, reset completion, etc.), and cleaning of the holder 10000 (eg, cleaning timing, cleaning need, cleaning)
  • Information related to progress, cleaning completion, etc., and information related to charging of the cradle 20000 may be transmitted.
  • the cradle 20000 may include at least one input device (e.g., a button) that allows a user to control the function of the cradle 20000, a terminal 26000 that engages the holder 10000, and / or a battery 21000. ) May include an interface (eg, a USB port) for charging.
  • a button e.g., a button
  • an interface e.g, a USB port
  • the user may execute various functions using the input device of the cradle 20000.
  • a desired function among the plurality of functions of the cradle 20000 may be executed.
  • the cradle 20000 has a function of preheating the heater 13000 of the holder 10000, a function of adjusting the temperature of the heater 13000 of the holder 10000, within the holder 10000.
  • a function of cleaning a space into which a cigarette is inserted, A function of checking whether the cradle 20000 is in an operable state, A function of displaying a remaining amount (power available) of the battery 21000 of the cradle 20000, and a reset of the cradle 20000 Functions and the like can be performed.
  • the functionality of the cradle 20000 is not limited to the examples described above.
  • 19A and 19B illustrate an example of a cradle from various aspects.
  • 19A is a diagram illustrating an example of the cradle 20000 viewed from the first direction.
  • One side of the cradle 20000 has a space 23000 into which the holder 10000 can be inserted.
  • the holder 10000 may be inserted into and secured to the cradle 20000 even if the cradle 20000 does not include a separate fixing means such as a lid.
  • the cradle 20000 may include a button 24000 for allowing the user to control the cradle 20000 and a display 25000 for outputting an image.
  • the cradle 20000 may include a terminal 26000 that is coupled to the inserted holder 10000.
  • the battery 11000 of the holder 10000 may be charged by the power supplied by the battery 21000 of the cradle 20000.
  • the holder 10000 may be operated by the power supplied by the battery 21000 of the cradle 20000 through the terminal 17000 and the terminal 26000, and a signal between the holder 10000 and the cradle 20000 may be used. Sending and receiving of is possible.
  • the terminal 26000 may be configured of four micro pins, but is not limited thereto.
  • the holder 10000 may be inserted into the interior space 23000 of the cradle 20000.
  • the holder 10000 may be fully inserted into the cradle 20000 or may be tilted in the state of being inserted into the cradle 20000.
  • FIGS. 20 through 22B examples in which the holder 10000 is inserted into the cradle 20000 will be described.
  • 20 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a holder is inserted into a cradle.
  • the holder 10000 is inserted into the cradle 20000 is illustrated. Since the space 23000 into which the holder 10000 is to be inserted exists on one side of the cradle 20000, the inserted holder 10000 may not be exposed to the outside by the other sides of the cradle 20000. Thus, the cradle 20000 may not include other configurations (eg, lids) for not exposing the holder 10000 to the outside.
  • other configurations eg, lids
  • the cradle 20000 may include at least one binding member 27100 and 27200 to increase binding strength with the holder 10000.
  • the holder 10000 may also include at least one binding member 18100.
  • the binding members 18100, 27100, and 27200 may be magnets, but are not limited thereto.
  • FIG. 20 for convenience of description, although the holder 10000 includes one fastening member 18100 and the cradle 20000 includes two fastening members 27100 and 27200, the fastening member The number of (18100, 27100, 27200) is not limited to this.
  • the holder 10000 may include a binding member 18100 in a first position, and the cradle 20000 may include binding members 27100 and 27200 in a second position and a third position, respectively.
  • the first position and the third position may be positions facing each other when the holder 10000 is inserted into the cradle 20000.
  • the holder 10000 and the cradle 20000 include the fastening members 18100, 27100, and 27200, even if the holder 10000 is inserted into one side of the cradle 20000, the holder 10000 and the cradle 20000 are retained.
  • the binding can be stronger.
  • the holder 10000 and the cradle 20000 further include the fastening members 18100, 27100, and 27200 in addition to the terminals 17000 and 26000, the holder 10000 and the cradle 20000 may be more strongly bound. have.
  • the cradle 20000 does not have a separate configuration (eg a lid), the inserted holder 10000 may not be easily separated from the cradle 20000.
  • the controller 22000 may determine that the battery 21000 The battery 11000 of the holder 10000 may be charged using electric power.
  • 21 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the holder is tilted in a state where the holder is inserted into the cradle.
  • the holder 10000 is tilted inside the cradle 20000.
  • the tilt means that the holder 10000 is inclined at an angle in a state where the holder 10000 is inserted into the cradle 20000.
  • the end 14100 of the holder 10000 is exposed to the outside.
  • the user can insert a cigarette at the end 14100 and inhale (smoke) the resulting aerosol.
  • the tilt angle [theta] can be secured at a sufficient angle so that when the cigarette is inserted into the end 14100 of the holder 10000, the cigarette is not bent or damaged.
  • the holder 10000 may be tilted as much as the entire cigarette insertion hole included in the end 14100 may be exposed to the outside.
  • the range of the tilt angle ⁇ may be greater than 0 ° and less than or equal to 180 °, and preferably, greater than or equal to 10 ° and less than or equal to 90 °. More preferably, the range of the tilt angle ⁇ is 10 ° or more and 20 ° or less, 10 ° or more and 30 ° or less, 10 ° or more and 40 ° or less, 10 ° or more and 50 ° or less, or 10 ° or more and 60 ° or less. Can be.
  • the terminal 17000 of the holder 10000 and the terminal 26000 of the cradle 20000 are coupled to each other. Accordingly, the heater 13000 of the holder 10000 may be heated by the power supplied by the battery 21000 of the cradle 20000. Thus, even when the remaining amount of the battery 11000 of the holder 10000 is low or absent, the holder 10000 may generate an aerosol using the battery 21000 of the cradle 20000.
  • FIG. 21 illustrates an example in which the holder 10000 includes one fastening member 18200 and the cradle 20000 includes two fastening members 27300 and 27400.
  • the positions of each of the binding members 18200, 27300, and 27400 are as described above with reference to FIG. 20. If the binding members 18200, 27300, and 27400 are magnets, the magnet strength of the binding member 27400 may be greater than the magnet strength of the binding member 27300. Therefore, even when the holder 10000 is tilted, by the binding member 18200 and the binding member 27400, the holder 10000 may not be completely separated from the cradle 20000.
  • the controller 22000 uses the power of the battery 21000 to control the holder.
  • the heater 13000 of the 10000 may be heated or the battery 11000 may be charged.
  • 22A-22B illustrate examples in which the holder is inserted into the cradle.
  • FIG. 22A shows an example in which the holder 10000 is fully inserted into the cradle 20000.
  • the inner space 23000 of the cradle 20000 may be sufficiently secured to minimize the user's contact with the holder 10000.
  • the controller 22000 supplies power of the battery 21000 to the holder 10000 so that the battery 11000 of the holder 10000 can be charged.
  • the 22B shows an example in which the holder 10000 is tilted with the cradle 20000 inserted.
  • the controller 22000 may hold power of the battery 21000 so that the battery 11000 of the holder 10000 may be charged or the heater 13000 of the holder 10000 may be heated. To 10000.
  • 23 is a flowchart for explaining an example in which the holder and the cradle operate.
  • the method of generating the aerosol shown in FIG. 23 consists of the steps processed in time series in the holder 10000 shown in FIG. 16 or the cradle 20000 shown in FIG. Therefore, even if omitted below, it can be seen that the above description of the holder 10000 shown in FIG. 16 and the cradle 20000 shown in FIG. 18 also applies to the method of FIG. 23.
  • the holder 10000 determines whether it is inserted into the cradle 200000. For example, the controller 12000 may determine whether the holder 10000 and the terminals 17000 and 26000 of the cradle 20000 are connected to each other and / or whether the binding members 18100, 27100, and 27200 operate. It may be determined whether 10000 is inserted into the cradle 20000.
  • step 51200 When the holder 10000 is inserted into the cradle 20000, the process proceeds to step 51200, and when the holder 10000 has the cradle 20000 separated, the process proceeds to step 51300.
  • the cradle 20000 determines whether the holder 10000 is tilted. For example, the controller 22000 may determine whether the holder 10000 and the terminals 17000 and 26000 of the cradle 20000 are connected to each other and / or whether the binding members 18200, 27300, and 27400 operate. 10000) can be determined.
  • the cradle 20000 determines whether the holder 10000 is tilted, but is not limited thereto. In other words, whether the holder 10000 is tilted may be determined by the controller 12000 of the holder 10000.
  • step 51400 When the holder 10000 is tilted, the process proceeds to step 51400, and when the holder 10000 is not tilted (that is, when the holder 10000 is completely inserted into the cradle 20000), the process proceeds to step 51700.
  • the holder 10000 determines whether the holder 10000 satisfies the use condition. For example, the controller 12000 may determine whether the use condition is satisfied by checking whether the remaining amount of the battery 11000 and other components of the holder 10000 can operate normally.
  • step 51400 If the use condition of the holder 10000 is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 51400, otherwise, the procedure ends.
  • the holder 10000 notifies the user of the available state.
  • the controller 12000 may output an image indicating that it is available for display of the holder 10000 or generate a vibration signal by controlling a motor of the holder 10000.
  • the heater 13000 is heated.
  • the heater 13000 may be heated by the power of the battery 11000 of the holder 10000.
  • the heater 13000 may be heated by the power of the battery 21000 of the cradle 20000.
  • the control unit 12000 of the holder 10000 or the control unit 22000 of the cradle 20000 check the temperature of the heater 13000 in real time to supply the amount of power supplied to the heater 13000 and the power to the heater 13000. You can adjust the time.
  • the controllers 12000 and 22000 may check the temperature of the heater 13000 in real time through a temperature sensor included in the holder 10000 or an electrically conductive track of the heater 13000.
  • the holder 10000 performs an aerosol generating mechanism.
  • the controllers 12000 and 22000 check the temperature of the heater 13000 that changes as a user performs a puff to adjust the amount of power supplied to the heater 13000 or to supply power to the heater 13000. You can stop.
  • the controllers 12000 and 22000 may count the number of puffs of the user, and may output information indicating that the holder needs cleaning when a certain number of puffs is reached (for example, 1500 times).
  • the cradle 20000 performs charging of the holder 10000.
  • the controller 22000 may charge the holder 10000 by supplying power of the battery 21000 of the cradle 20000 to the battery 11000 of the holder 10000.
  • the controllers 12000 and 22000 may stop the operation of the holder 10000 according to the number of puffs of the user or the operation time of the holder 10000.
  • the controllers 12000 and 22000 stop the operation of the holder 10000 will be described with reference to FIG. 24.
  • 24 is a flowchart for explaining another example in which the holder operates.
  • the method of producing the aerosol shown in FIG. 24 consists of the steps processed in time series in the holder 10000 shown in FIG. 16 and the cradle 20000 shown in FIG. Therefore, even if omitted below, the contents described above with respect to the holder 10000 illustrated in FIG. 16 or the cradle 200000 illustrated in FIG. 18 may also be applied to the method of FIG. 24.
  • the controllers 12000 and 22000 determine whether the user is puffed. For example, the controllers 12000 and 22000 may determine whether the user puffs through the puff detection sensor included in the holder 10000.
  • step 52200 an aerosol is generated according to the puff of the user.
  • the controllers 12000 and 22000 may adjust the power supplied to the heater 13000 according to the user's puff and the temperature of the heater 13000. Also, the controllers 12000 and 22000 count the number of puffs of the user.
  • the controllers 12000 and 22000 determine whether the number of puffs of the user is greater than or equal to the puff limit. For example, assuming that the puff limit number is set to 14 times, the controllers 12000 and 22000 determine whether the counted puff number is 14 or more.
  • the controllers 12000 and 22000 may output a warning signal through a display or a vibration motor.
  • step 52500 If the number of puffs of the user is greater than or equal to the puff limit, the process proceeds to step 52400.
  • the controllers 12000 and 22000 determine whether the holder 10000 has been operated for more than an operation time limit.
  • the time when the holder 10000 is operated means a time accumulated from the time when the holder starts to operate to the present. For example, assuming that the operation time limit is set to 10 minutes, the controllers 12000 and 22000 determine whether the holder 10000 is operating for 10 minutes or more.
  • the controllers 12000 and 22000 may display a warning signal through a display or a vibration motor. You can output
  • step 52500 If the holder 10000 is operating longer than the operation time limit, the process proceeds to step 52500. If the holder 10000 is operated less than the operation time limit, the process proceeds to step 52200.
  • the controllers 12000 and 22000 forcibly terminate the operation of the holder.
  • the controllers 12000 and 22000 stop the aerosol generation mechanism of the holder.
  • the controllers 12000 and 22000 may forcibly terminate the operation of the holder by cutting off the power supplied to the heater 13000.
  • 25 is a flowchart for explaining an example in which a cradle operates.
  • the flowchart shown in FIG. 25 consists of steps that are processed in time series in the cradle 20000 shown in FIG. Therefore, even if omitted below, it can be seen that the above description of the cradle 20000 illustrated in FIG. 18 also applies to the flowchart of FIG. 25.
  • the operation of the cradle 20000 to be described below may be performed regardless of whether the holder 10000 is inserted into the cradle 20000.
  • the controller 22000 of the cradle 20000 determines whether the button 240 is pressed. If the button 240 is pressed, the process proceeds to step 53200. If the button 240 is not pressed, the process proceeds to step 53300.
  • the cradle 20000 indicates a state of a battery.
  • the controller 22000 may output information on the current state (eg, remaining amount) of the battery 21000 to the display 250.
  • the controller 22000 of the cradle 20000 determines whether a cable is connected to the cradle 20000. For example, the controller 22000 determines whether a cable is connected to an interface (eg, a USB port) included in the cradle 20000. If the cable is connected to the cradle 20000, the process proceeds to step 53400, otherwise, the procedure ends.
  • an interface eg, a USB port
  • step 53400 the cradle 20000 performs a charging operation.
  • the cradle 20000 charges the battery 21000 using power supplied through a connected cable.
  • a cigarette may be inserted into the holder 10000.
  • the cigarette comprises an aerosol generating material and an aerosol is produced by the heated heater 13000.
  • FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a cigarette is inserted into a holder.
  • the cigarette 30000 may be inserted into the holder 10000 through the end 14100 of the case 14000.
  • the heater 13000 is located inside the cigarette 30000. Accordingly, the aerosol generating material of the cigarette 30000 is heated by the heated heater 13000, thereby producing an aerosol.
  • Cigarette 30000 may be similar to a normal combustion cigarette.
  • the cigarette 30000 may be divided into a first portion 31000 including an aerosol generating material and a second portion 32000 including a filter and the like.
  • the cigarette 30000 according to an embodiment may include an aerosol generating material in the second portion 32000.
  • an aerosol generating material in the form of granules or capsules may be inserted into the second portion 32000.
  • the entirety of the first portion 31000 may be inserted into the holder 10000, and the second portion 32000 may be exposed to the outside. Alternatively, only a part of the first part 31000 may be inserted into the holder 10000, or a part of the first part 31000 and the second part 32000 may be inserted.
  • the user may inhale the aerosol in the door state by mouth of the second portion 32000.
  • the aerosol is mixed with the outside air and delivered to the user's mouth.
  • the outside air may be introduced 19100 through at least one hole formed in the surface of the cigarette 30000 and flowed through at least one air passage formed in the holder 10000. (19200).
  • the air passage formed in the holder 10000 may be manufactured to be opened and closed by a user.
  • 27A and 27B are diagrams illustrating an example of a cigarette.
  • a cigarette 30000 includes a tobacco rod 31000, a first filter segment 32100, a cooling structure 32200, and a second filter segment 32300.
  • the first portion 31000 described above with reference to FIG. 26 includes a tobacco rod 31000
  • the second portion 32000 includes a first filter segment 32100, a cooling structure 32200, and a second filter segment 32300.
  • the cigarette 30000 of FIG. 27B further includes a fourth wrapper 33400 as compared to the cigarette 30000 of FIG. 27A.
  • the structure of the cigarette 30000 illustrated in FIGS. 27A and 27B is merely an example, and some configurations may be omitted.
  • the cigarette 30000 may not include one or more of the first filter segment 32100, the cooling structure 32200, and the second filter segment 32300.
  • Tobacco rod 31000 includes an aerosol generating material.
  • the aerosol generating material may include at least one of glycerin, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol and oleyl alcohol.
  • the tobacco rod 31000 may have a length of about 7 mm to 15 mm, or preferably about 12 mm.
  • the diameter of the tobacco rod 31000 may be 7 mm to 9 mm, or preferably about 7.9 mm. The length and diameter of the tobacco rod 31000 are not limited to the above-described numerical range.
  • tobacco rod 31000 may contain other additive materials such as flavoring agents, wetting agents, and / or acetate compounds.
  • flavors include licorice, sucrose, fructose syrup, isosweet, cocoa, lavender, cinnamon, cardamom, celery, fenugreek, cascarilla, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, honey essence, rose oil, Vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, mint oil, cinnamon, caraway, cognac, jasmine, chamomile, menthol, cinnamon, ylang-ylang, sage, spearmint, ginger, coriander or coffee and the like.
  • Wetting agents may also include glycerin or propylene glycol and the like.
  • the tobacco rod 31000 may be filled with tobacco sheaths.
  • tobacco sheaths can be produced by pulverizing tobacco sheets.
  • a process for additionally folding the tobacco sheet may be required.
  • the tobacco rod 31000 may be filled with a plurality of tobacco strands that have been shredded.
  • the tobacco rod 31000 may be formed by combining a plurality of tobacco strands in the same direction (parallel) or randomly.
  • One tobacco strand may be manufactured in a rectangular parallelepiped shape having a length of 1 mm, a length of 12 mm, and a thickness (height) of 0.1 mm, but is not limited thereto.
  • the tobacco rod 31000 filled with tobacco strands may generate a greater amount of aerosol. Assuming that the same space is filled, compared to tobacco sheets, tobacco strands ensure a larger surface area. Large surface area means that the aerosol generating material has more chances of contacting the outside air. Thus, when the tobacco rod 31000 is filled with tobacco strands, more aerosol may be produced than with the tobacco sheet.
  • the tobacco rod 31000 filled with tobacco strands may be more easily separated than that filled with the tobacco sheet.
  • the friction forces generated by the tobacco strands in contact with the heater 13000 are smaller.
  • the tobacco rod 31000 when the tobacco rod 31000 is filled with tobacco strands, it can be more easily separated from the holder 10000 than with the tobacco sheet.
  • the tobacco sheet may be formed by grinding the tobacco raw material in slurry form and then drying the slurry. For example, 15-30% of the aerosol generating material may be added to the slurry.
  • the tobacco raw material may be tobacco leaf flakes, tobacco stems, tobacco dust generated during tobacco processing and / or main lateral strips of tobacco leaves.
  • the tobacco sheet may also contain other additives such as wood cellulose fibers.
  • the first filter segment 32100 may be a cellulose acetate filter.
  • the first filter segment 32100 may be in the form of a tube including a hollow therein.
  • the length of the first filter segment 32100 may be about 7 mm to 15 mm, or preferably about 7 mm.
  • the length of the first filter segment 32100 may be shorter than about 7 mm, but preferably has a length such that the function of at least one cigarette element (eg, cooling element, capsule, acetate filter, etc.) is not compromised. .
  • the length of the first filter segment 32100 is not limited to the above-described numerical range. Meanwhile, the length of the first filter segment 32100 may be extended, and the length of the entire cigarette 30000 may be adjusted according to the length of the first filter segment 32100.
  • the second filter segment 32300 may also be a cellulose acetate filter.
  • the second filter segment 32300 may be made of a recess filter including a hollow, but is not limited thereto.
  • the length of the second filter segment 32300 may be about 5 mm to 15 mm, or preferably about 12 mm. The length of the second filter segment 32300 is not limited to the above-described numerical range.
  • the second filter segment 32300 may include at least one capsule 32400.
  • the capsule 32400 may have a structure wrapped in a coating film containing the fragrance.
  • the capsule 32400 may have a spherical or cylindrical shape.
  • the diameter of the capsule 32400 may be 2 mm or more, or preferably 2 to 4 mm.
  • the material forming the encapsulation of the capsule 32400 may be starch and / or gelling agents.
  • gelling gum or gelatin may be used as the gelling agent.
  • a gelling aid may further be used as a material for forming the film of the capsule 32400.
  • calcium chloride can be used as the gelling aid, for example.
  • a plasticizer may be further used as a material for forming the film of the capsule 32400.
  • glycerin and / or sorbitol may be used as the plasticizer.
  • a coloring agent may be further used as a material for forming the film of the capsule 32400.
  • menthol essential oil of a plant, etc.
  • a fragrance contained in the capsule liquid can be used as a fragrance contained in the capsule liquid.
  • flavor contained in a liquid content MCT
  • MCT medium chain fatty acid triglyceride
  • the content solution may contain other additives such as a dye, an emulsifier, and a thickener.
  • the cooling structure 32200 cools the aerosol generated by the heater 13000 heating the tobacco rod 31000. Thus, the user can inhale the aerosol cooled to the appropriate temperature.
  • the length of the cooling structure 32200 may be about 10 mm to 20 mm, or preferably about 14 mm. The length of the cooling structure 32200 is not limited to the above-described numerical range.
  • the cooling structure 32200 can be made of polylactic acid.
  • the cooling structure 32200 can be fabricated in various forms to increase the surface area per unit area (ie, surface area in contact with the aerosol). Various examples of the cooling structure 32200 are described below with reference to FIGS. 28A-28F.
  • the tobacco rod 31000 and the first filter segment 32100 may be wrapped by the first wrapper 33100.
  • the first wrapper 33100 may be made of a paper packaging material having oil resistance.
  • the cooling structure 32200 and the second filter segment 32300 may be wrapped by the second wrapper 33200.
  • the entire cigarette 30000 may be repackaged by the third wrapper 33300.
  • the second wrapper 33200 and the third wrapper 33300 may be made of a general paper packaging material.
  • the second wrapper 33200 may be an oil resistant hard winding or PLA fragrance.
  • the second wrapper 33200 may wrap a portion of the second filter segment 32300, and may further wrap the second filter segment 32300 and the cooling structure 32200.
  • the cigarette 30000 may include a fourth wrapper 33400. At least one of the tobacco rod 31000 and the first filter segment 32100 may be wrapped by a fourth wrapper 33400. In other words, only the tobacco rod 31000 may be wrapped by the fourth wrapper 33400, and the tobacco rod 31000 and the first filter segment 32100 may be wrapped by the fourth wrapper 33400.
  • the fourth wrapper 33400 may be made of paper packaging material.
  • the fourth wrapper 33400 may be generated by applying (or coating) a predetermined material to one or both surfaces of the paper package.
  • silicon may be used as an example of the predetermined material, but is not limited thereto. Silicon has characteristics such as heat resistance with little change with temperature, oxidation resistance without oxidation, resistance to various chemicals, water repellency for water, or electrical insulation. However, even if not silicon, if the material having the above characteristics can be applied (or coated) to the fourth wrapper (33400) without limitation.
  • the cigarette 30000 is shown to include both the first wrapper 33100 and the fourth wrapper 33400, but is not limited thereto. In other words, the cigarette 30000 may include only one of the first wrapper 33100 and the fourth wrapper 33400.
  • the fourth wrapper 33400 may prevent the cigarette 30000 from burning. For example, when the tobacco rod 31000 is heated by the heater 13000, there is a possibility that the cigarette 30000 is burned. Specifically, when the temperature rises above the ignition point of any one of the materials included in the tobacco rod 31000, the cigarette 30000 may be burned. Even in this case, since the fourth wrapper 33400 includes a non-combustible material, the phenomenon in which the cigarette 30000 is burned can be prevented.
  • the fourth wrapper 33400 may prevent the holder 10000 from being contaminated by the materials generated from the cigarette 30000.
  • liquid substances may be produced in the cigarette 30000.
  • aerosols produced in cigarette 30000 may be cooled by external air, thereby producing liquid substances (eg, moisture, etc.).
  • the fourth wrapper 33400 packs the tobacco rod 31000 and / or the first filter segment 32100, the liquid substances produced in the cigarette 30000 can be prevented from leaking out of the cigarette 30000. Can be. Therefore, the phenomenon in which the case 14000 or the like of the holder 10000 is contaminated by the liquid substances generated in the cigarette 30000 can be prevented.
  • 28A-28F illustrate examples of a cooling structure of a cigarette.
  • cooling structure shown in FIGS. 28A-28F can be fabricated using fibers produced from pure polylactic acid (PLA).
  • PLA polylactic acid
  • the film (sheet) when the film (sheet) is filled to produce a cooling structure (film), the film (sheet) may be broken by an external impact. In this case, the effect of the cooling structure cooling the aerosol is reduced.
  • cooling structure when manufacturing a cooling structure by extrusion molding or the like, as the process of cutting the structure is added, the efficiency of the process is lowered. There is also a limitation in manufacturing the cooling structure in various shapes.
  • the cooling structure according to one embodiment is fabricated (eg, woven) using polylactic acid fibers, the risk of the cooling structure being deformed or lost function by external impact can be lowered.
  • the manner of combining the fibers it is possible to produce a cooling structure having a variety of shapes.
  • the cooling structure with the fibers, the surface area in contact with the aerosol is increased.
  • the aerosol cooling effect of the cooling structure can be further improved.
  • the cooling structure 41000 may be manufactured in a cylindrical shape, and at least one air passage 41100 may be formed in a cross section of the cooling structure 41000.
  • the cooling structure 42000 may be manufactured as a structure in which a plurality of fibers are entangled with each other.
  • the aerosol may flow between the fibers, and vortex may be formed depending on the shape of the cooling structure 42000.
  • the vortex formed widens the area that aerosol contacts in the cooling structure 42000 and increases the time that the aerosol stays in the cooling structure 42000.
  • the heated aerosol can be cooled effectively.
  • the cooling structure 43000 may be manufactured in the form of a plurality of bundles 43100.
  • the cooling structure 44000 may be filled with granules made of polylactic acid, vinegar or charcoal, respectively.
  • Granules may also be prepared from a mixture of polylactic acid, vinegar and charcoal.
  • the granules may further include elements capable of increasing the cooling effect of the aerosol in addition to polylactic acid, vinegar and / or char.
  • the cooling structure 45000 may include a first cross section 45100 and a second cross section 45200.
  • the first end face 45100 borders the first filter segment 32100 and may include a void into which an aerosol flows.
  • the second end face 45200 borders the second filter segment 32300 and may include voids through which aerosols may be released.
  • the first end face 45100 and the second end face 45200 may include a single pore having the same diameter, but the diameter and number of the pores included in the first end face 45100 and the second end face 45200. Is not limited thereto.
  • the cooling structure 45000 may include a third cross section 45300 including a plurality of voids between the first cross section 45100 and the second cross section 45200.
  • the diameters of the plurality of voids included in the third cross section 45300 may be smaller than the diameters of the voids included in the first cross section 45100 and the second cross section 45200.
  • the number of voids included in the third end surface 45300 may be greater than the number of voids included in the first end surface 45100 and the second end surface 45200.
  • the cooling structure 46000 may include a first cross section 46100 bordering the first filter segment 32100 and a second cross section 46200 bordering the second filter segment 32300.
  • cooling structure 46000 may include one or more tubular elements 46300.
  • tubular element 46300 may penetrate first cross-section 46100 and second cross-section 46200.
  • the tubular element 46300 may be packaged in a microporous package and filled with a filler (eg, the granules described above with reference to FIG. 28D) that may increase the cooling effect of the aerosol.
  • the holder can generate an aerosol by heating the cigarette. It is also possible to produce aerosols either independently of the holder or with the holder inserted into the cradle and tilted. In particular, when the holder is tilted, the heater may be heated by the power of the battery of the cradle.
  • the above-described method can be written as a program that can be executed in a computer, it can be implemented in a general-purpose digital computer to operate the program using a computer-readable recording medium.
  • the structure of the data used in the above-described method can be recorded on the computer-readable recording medium through various means.
  • the computer-readable recording medium may include a storage medium such as a magnetic storage medium (eg, ROM, RAM, USB, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.), an optical reading medium (eg, CD-ROM, DVD, etc.). do.

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La présente invention concerne, selon un mode de réalisation, un dispositif pour soutenir un élément à fumer, le dispositif étant placé dans une région de placement dans un état dans lequel l'élément à fumer est soutenu ou non. Un dispositif de soutien d'un élément à fumer selon la présente invention comprend : une partie base qui a une surface de placement correspondant à la région de placement ; une partie de réception formée à côté à la partie base et conçue pour recevoir au moins une partie de l'élément à fumer ; une partie de verrouillage formée sur un bord de la partie de réception pour définir celle-ci, et conçue de telle sorte que l'élément à fumer est reçu dans la partie de réception et maintenu dans l'état soutenu ; et une partie de liaison qui est placée de façon à faire face à la direction de l'élément à fumer lorsque l'élément à fumer est reçu dans la partie de réception pour fournir de l'énergie électrique à l'élément à fumer.
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