WO2024076146A1 - Article de génération d'aérosol et système de génération d'aérosol le comprenant - Google Patents

Article de génération d'aérosol et système de génération d'aérosol le comprenant Download PDF

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WO2024076146A1
WO2024076146A1 PCT/KR2023/015246 KR2023015246W WO2024076146A1 WO 2024076146 A1 WO2024076146 A1 WO 2024076146A1 KR 2023015246 W KR2023015246 W KR 2023015246W WO 2024076146 A1 WO2024076146 A1 WO 2024076146A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24C—MACHINES FOR MAKING CIGARS OR CIGARETTES
    • A24C5/00—Making cigarettes; Making tipping materials for, or attaching filters or mouthpieces to, cigars or cigarettes
    • A24C5/14—Machines of the continuous-rod type
    • A24C5/18—Forming the rod
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
    • A24D1/00—Cigars; Cigarettes
    • A24D1/04—Cigars; Cigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
    • A24D1/00—Cigars; Cigarettes
    • A24D1/20—Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
    • A24D3/00—Tobacco smoke filters, e.g. filter-tips, filtering inserts; Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices; Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettes
    • A24D3/02—Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
    • A24D3/00—Tobacco smoke filters, e.g. filter-tips, filtering inserts; Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices; Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettes
    • A24D3/04—Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/20—Devices using solid inhalable precursors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/40—Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/40—Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
    • A24F40/46—Shape or structure of electric heating means

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  • An aerosol-generating device heats an aerosol-generating article to generate an aerosol.
  • An aerosol-generating article and an aerosol-generating system including the same according to an embodiment are intended to reduce the thermal sensation of aerosol.
  • An aerosol-generating article and an aerosol-generating system including the same according to an embodiment are intended to increase the air dilution rate of aerosol.
  • An aerosol-generating article and an aerosol-generating system including the same according to an embodiment are intended to reduce thermal sensation without substantially increasing manufacturing costs.
  • An aerosol-generating article includes a medium segment and a downstream segment disposed downstream of the medium segment, and perforations are formed on an outer surface of the downstream segment, and the perforations are formed along the circumferential direction of the aerosol-generating article. They are arranged to form a row of perforations, and the ratio of the width direction of the perforations along the circumferential direction and the longitudinal direction of the perforations perpendicular to the width direction may be less than or equal to 10:1.
  • An aerosol-generating system includes an aerosol-generating article, a control unit including at least one processor, an internal space in which the aerosol-generating article is accommodated, a liquid composition, or a heater that heats the aerosol-generating article.
  • An aerosol-generating article comprising: an upstream filter segment, a media segment positioned downstream of the upstream filter segment, a cooling segment positioned downstream of the media segment, and a downstream filter segment positioned downstream of the cooling segment. Perforations are formed on the outer surface of the cooling segment, and the ratio of the width direction of the perforation along the circumferential direction of the cooling segment and the longitudinal direction of the perforation perpendicular to the width direction may be less than or equal to 10:1. there is.
  • the thermal sensation of an aerosol can be reduced.
  • the air dilution rate can be increased.
  • a reduction in thermal sensation can be achieved without substantially increasing the manufacturing cost of the aerosol-generating article.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 2 is a diagram showing an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 3 is a diagram showing an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 4 is a diagram showing an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 5 is a diagram showing an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 6 is a diagram showing an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 7 is a diagram showing an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 8 is a block diagram of an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 9 shows an aerosol-generating article according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 10 shows the dilution rate of an aerosol-generating article according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 11 shows the first puff temperature of an aerosol-generating article according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 12 shows different perforation shapes.
  • Figure 13 is a simulation result showing the dilution rate and temperature according to the different perforation shapes of Figure 12.
  • an expression such as “at least any one” precedes arranged elements modifies all of the arranged elements rather than each arranged element.
  • the expression “at least one of a, b, and c” should be interpreted as including a, b, c, or a and b, a and c, b and c, or a and b and c. do.
  • FIG. 1 to 3 illustrate aerosol generating devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the aerosol generating device may include at least one of a power source 11, a control unit 12, a sensor 13, and a heater 18. At least one of the power source 11, the control unit 12, the sensor 13, and the heater 18 may be disposed inside the body 10 of the aerosol generating device.
  • the body 10 may provide a space opened upward into which the stick S, which is an aerosol-generating article, can be inserted.
  • the space opened upward may be referred to as an insertion space.
  • the insertion space may be formed by being recessed to a predetermined depth toward the inside of the body 10 so that at least a portion of the stick S can be inserted.
  • the depth of the insertion space may correspond to the length of the area in the stick S containing the aerosol-generating material and/or medium.
  • the lower end of the stick (S) may be inserted into the interior of the body (10), and the upper end of the stick (S) may protrude to the outside of the body (10). The user can inhale air by holding the top of the stick (S) exposed to the outside in the mouth.
  • the heater 18 can heat the stick (S).
  • the heater 18 may extend long upward from the space where the stick S is inserted.
  • heater 18 may include a tubular heating element, a plate-shaped heating element, a needle-shaped heating element, or a rod-shaped heating element.
  • the heater 18 may be inserted into the lower part of the stick (S).
  • Heater 18 may include an electrically resistive heater and/or an inductive heater.
  • heater 18 may be a resistive heater.
  • the heater 18 includes an electrically conductive track, and the heater 18 may be heated as a current flows through the electrically conductive track.
  • the heater 18 may be electrically connected to the power source 11.
  • the heater 18 may receive current from the power source 11 and directly generate heat.
  • heater 18 may be a multiple heater.
  • the heater 18 may include a first heater 18A and a second heater 18B.
  • the first and second heaters 18A and 18B may be arranged side by side along the longitudinal direction.
  • the first and second heaters 18A and 18B may be heated sequentially or simultaneously.
  • the aerosol generating device may include an induction coil 181 surrounding the heater 18.
  • the induction coil 181 can generate heat in the heater 18.
  • the heater 18 is a susceptor, and can generate heat by a magnetic field generated by an AC current flowing through the induction coil 181.
  • the magnetic field may penetrate the heater 18 and generate eddy currents within the heater 18.
  • the current may generate heat in the heater 18.
  • a susceptor (SS) may be included inside the stick (S), and the susceptor (SS) inside the stick (S) is generated by AC current flowing through the induction coil (181). Heat may be generated by the generated magnetic field.
  • the susceptor (SS) is disposed inside the stick (S) and may not be electrically connected to the aerosol generating device.
  • the susceptor (SS) can be inserted into the insertion space together with the stick (S) and removed from the insertion space together with the stick (S).
  • the stick (S) may be heated by the susceptor (SS) inside the stick (S).
  • the aerosol generating device may not be equipped with a heater 18.
  • Power source 11 may supply power to operate components of the aerosol-generating device.
  • the power source 11 may be referred to as a battery.
  • the power source 11 may supply power to at least one of the control unit 12, sensor 13, and heater 18.
  • the power source 11 may supply power to the induction coil 181.
  • the control unit 12 can control the overall operation of the aerosol generating device.
  • the control unit may be mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB).
  • the control unit 12 can control the operation of at least one of the power source 11, sensor 13, and heater 18.
  • the control unit 12 can control the operation of the induction coil 181.
  • the control unit 12 can control the operation of displays, motors, etc. installed in the aerosol generating device.
  • the control unit 12 may check the status of each component of the aerosol generating device and determine whether the aerosol generating device is in an operable state.
  • the control unit 12 can analyze the results detected by the sensor 13 and control subsequent processes. For example, the control unit 12 may control the power supplied to the heater 18 to start or end the operation of the heater 18 based on the result detected by the sensor 13. For example, based on the results detected by the sensor 13, the control unit 12 determines the amount of power supplied to the heater 18 so that the heater 18 can be heated to a predetermined temperature or maintain an appropriate temperature, and You can control the time when power is supplied.
  • the sensor 13 may include at least one of a temperature sensor, a puff sensor, an insertion detection sensor, and an acceleration sensor.
  • the sensor 13 may sense at least one of the temperature of the heater 18, the temperature of the power source 11, and the temperature inside and outside the body 10.
  • the sensor 13 may sense the user's puff.
  • the sensor 13 can sense whether the stick S is inserted into the insertion space.
  • the sensor 13 may sense the movement of the aerosol generating device.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 show an aerosol generating device 1 according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the aerosol generating device 1 may include at least one of a power source 11, a control unit 12, a sensor 13, a heater 18, and a cartridge 19. At least one of the power source 11, the control unit 12, the sensor 13, and the heater 18 may be disposed inside the body 10 of the aerosol generating device.
  • the body 10 may provide a space opened upward into which the stick S, which is an aerosol-generating article, can be inserted.
  • the space opened upward may be referred to as an insertion space.
  • the insertion space may be formed by being recessed to a predetermined depth toward the inside of the body 10 so that at least a portion of the stick S can be inserted.
  • the depth of the insertion space may correspond to the length of the area in the stick S containing the aerosol-generating material and/or medium.
  • the lower end of the stick (S) may be inserted into the interior of the body (10), and the upper end of the stick (S) may protrude to the outside of the body (10). The user can inhale air by holding the top of the stick (S) exposed to the outside in the mouth.
  • the heater 18 can heat the stick (S).
  • the heater 18 may extend long upward around the space where the stick S is inserted.
  • the heater 18 may be in the form of a tube with a hollow interior.
  • the heater 18 may be placed around the insertion space.
  • the heater 18 may be arranged to surround at least a portion of the insertion space.
  • the heater 18 can heat the insertion space or the stick (S) inserted into the insertion space.
  • Heater 18 may include an electrically resistive heater and/or an inductive heater.
  • heater 18 may be a resistive heater.
  • the heater 18 includes an electrically conductive track, and the heater 18 may be heated as a current flows through the electrically conductive track.
  • the heater 18 may be electrically connected to the power source 11.
  • the heater 18 may receive current from the power source 11 and directly generate heat.
  • the aerosol-generating device 1 may include an induction coil surrounding the heater 18.
  • the induction coil can generate heat in the heater 18.
  • the heater 18 is a susceptor, and the heater 18 can generate heat by a magnetic field generated by an AC current flowing through an induction coil.
  • the magnetic field may penetrate the heater 18 and generate eddy currents within the heater 18.
  • the current may generate heat in the heater 18.
  • a susceptor may be included inside the stick (S), and the susceptor inside the stick (S) may be heated by a magnetic field generated by an AC current flowing through an induction coil.
  • the cartridge 19 may contain an aerosol-generating material inside any of a liquid state, a solid state, a gas state, or a gel state.
  • Aerosol-generating materials may include liquid compositions.
  • the liquid composition may be a liquid containing tobacco-containing substances, including volatile tobacco flavor components, or may be a liquid containing non-tobacco substances.
  • the cartridge 19 may be formed integrally with the body 10 or may be detachably coupled to the body 10.
  • the cartridge 19 is formed integrally with the body 10 and may communicate with the insertion space through an airflow channel CN.
  • a space is formed on one side of the body 10, and at least a portion of the cartridge 19 is inserted into the space formed on one side of the body 10, so that the cartridge 19 is inserted into the body 10.
  • the airflow channel CN may be defined by a portion of the cartridge and/or a portion of the body 10, and the cartridge 19 may communicate with the insertion space through the airflow channel CN.
  • the body 10 may be formed in a structure that allows external air to flow into the body 10 when the cartridge 19 is inserted. At this time, external air flowing into the body 10 may pass through the cartridge 19 and flow into the user's oral cavity.
  • the cartridge 19 may include a storage portion C0 containing an aerosol-generating material and/or a heater 24 that heats the aerosol-generating material in the storage portion C0.
  • a liquid delivery means impregnating (containing) an aerosol-generating material may be disposed inside the storage portion C0.
  • the liquid delivery means may include a wick such as cotton fiber, ceramic fiber, glass fiber, or porous ceramic.
  • the electrically conductive track of the heater 24 may be formed in a coil-shaped structure that winds around the liquid delivery means or in a structure that contacts one side of the liquid delivery means.
  • the heater 24 may be referred to as a cartridge heater 24.
  • Cartridge 19 is capable of generating an aerosol. As the liquid delivery means is heated by the cartridge heater 24, an aerosol may be generated. An aerosol may be generated by heating the stick S by the heater 18. While the aerosol generated by the cartridge heater 24 and the heater 18 passes through the stick (S), the aerosol may be mixed with tobacco substances, and the aerosol mixed with tobacco substances may be inhaled by the user through one end of the stick (S). Can be inhaled orally.
  • the aerosol generating device 1 may be provided only with a cartridge heater 24 and the body 10 may not be provided with a heater 18. At this time, as the aerosol generated by the cartridge heater 24 passes through the stick S, tobacco material is added and the aerosol can be inhaled into the user's oral cavity.
  • the aerosol generating device 1 may include a cap (not shown).
  • the cap may be detachably coupled to the body 10 to cover at least a portion of the cartridge 19 coupled to the body 10.
  • the stick (S) may be inserted into the body 10 through the cap.
  • Power source 11 may supply power to operate components of the aerosol-generating device.
  • the power source 11 may be referred to as a battery.
  • the power source 11 may supply power to at least one of the control unit 12, sensor 13, cartridge heater 24, and heater 18. If the aerosol generating device 1 includes an induction coil, the power source 11 may supply power to the induction coil.
  • the control unit 12 can control the overall operation of the aerosol generating device.
  • the control unit may be mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB).
  • the control unit 12 can control the operation of at least one of the power source 11, sensor 13, heater 18, and cartridge 19.
  • the control unit 12 can control the operation of displays, motors, etc. installed in the aerosol generating device.
  • the control unit 12 may check the status of each component of the aerosol generating device and determine whether the aerosol generating device is in an operable state.
  • the control unit 12 can analyze the results detected by the sensor 13 and control subsequent processes. For example, the control unit 12 operates the cartridge heater 24 and/or the heater 18 to start or end the operation of the cartridge heater 24 and/or the heater 18 based on the results detected by the sensor 13.
  • the power supplied to (18) can be controlled.
  • the control unit 12 may heat the cartridge heater 24 and/or the heater 18 to a predetermined temperature or maintain the appropriate temperature based on the results detected by the sensor 13. 24) and/or the amount of power supplied to the heater 18 and the time for which the power is supplied can be controlled.
  • the sensor 13 may include at least one of a temperature sensor, a puff sensor, an insertion detection sensor, a color sensor, a cartridge detection sensor, and a cap detection sensor.
  • the sensor 13 may sense at least one of the temperature of the heater 18, the temperature of the power source 11, and the temperature inside and outside the body 10.
  • the sensor 13 may sense the user's puff.
  • the sensor 13 can sense whether the stick S is inserted into the insertion space.
  • the sensor 13 can sense whether a cartridge is installed.
  • the sensor 13 can sense whether the cap is installed.
  • Figures 6 and 7 show an aerosol generating device 1 according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the aerosol generating device may include at least one of a power source 11, a control unit 12, a sensor 13, and a heater 18. At least one of the power source 11, the control unit 12, the sensor 13, and the heater 18 may be disposed inside the body 10 of the aerosol generating device.
  • the body 10 may provide a space opened upward into which the stick S, which is an aerosol-generating article, can be inserted.
  • the space opened upward may be referred to as an insertion space.
  • the insertion space may be formed by being recessed to a predetermined depth toward the inside of the body 10 so that at least a portion of the stick S can be inserted.
  • the depth of the insertion space may correspond to the length of the area in the stick S containing the aerosol-generating material and/or medium.
  • the lower end of the stick (S) may be inserted into the interior of the body (10), and the upper end of the stick (S) may protrude to the outside of the body (10).
  • the user can inhale air by holding the top of the stick (S) exposed to the outside in the mouth.
  • the heater 18 can heat the stick (S).
  • the heater 18 may extend long upward around the space where the stick S is inserted.
  • the heater 18 may be in the form of a tube with a hollow interior.
  • the heater 18 may be placed around the insertion space.
  • the heater 18 may be arranged to surround at least a portion of the insertion space.
  • the heater 18 can heat the insertion space or the stick (S) inserted into the insertion space.
  • Heater 18 may include an electrically resistive heater and/or an inductive heater.
  • heater 18 may be a resistive heater.
  • the heater 18 includes an electrically conductive track, and the heater 18 may be heated as a current flows through the electrically conductive track.
  • the heater 18 may be electrically connected to the power source 11.
  • the heater 18 may receive current from the power source 11 and directly generate heat.
  • the heater 18 is a hollow heater arranged to surround at least a portion of the stick S inserted into the insertion space to heat the outside of the inserted stick S, or is a heater shaped like a needle, rod, or tubular shape. It can be inserted into the inside of the stick (S) inserted into the insertion space to heat the inside.
  • the aerosol generating device may include an induction coil 181 surrounding the heater 18.
  • the induction coil 181 can generate heat in the heater 18.
  • the heater 18 is a susceptor, and can generate heat by a magnetic field generated by an AC current flowing through the induction coil 181.
  • the magnetic field may penetrate the heater 18 and generate eddy currents within the heater 18.
  • the current may generate heat in the heater 18.
  • a susceptor may be included inside the stick (S), and the susceptor inside the stick (S) may be heated by a magnetic field generated by the AC current flowing through the induction coil 181.
  • Power source 11 may supply power to operate components of the aerosol-generating device.
  • the power source 11 may be referred to as a battery.
  • the power source 11 may supply power to at least one of the control unit 12, sensor 13, and heater 18.
  • the power source 11 may supply power to the induction coil 181.
  • the control unit 12 can control the overall operation of the aerosol generating device.
  • the control unit may be mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB).
  • the control unit 12 can control the operation of at least one of the power source 11 and the sensor 13.
  • the control unit 12 can control the operation of the induction coil 181.
  • the control unit 12 can control the operation of displays, motors, etc. installed in the aerosol generating device.
  • the control unit 12 may check the status of each component of the aerosol generating device and determine whether the aerosol generating device is in an operable state.
  • the control unit 12 can analyze the results detected by the sensor 13 and control subsequent processes. For example, the control unit 12 may control the power supplied to the heater 18 to start or end the operation of the heater 18 based on the result detected by the sensor 13. For example, based on the results detected by the sensor 13, the control unit 12 determines the amount of power supplied to the heater 18 so that the heater 18 can be heated to a predetermined temperature or maintain an appropriate temperature, and You can control the time when power is supplied.
  • the sensor 13 may include at least one of a temperature sensor, a puff sensor, and an insertion detection sensor.
  • the sensor 13 may sense at least one of the temperature of the heater 18, the temperature of the power source 11, and the temperature inside and outside the body 10.
  • the sensor 13 may sense the user's puff.
  • the sensor 13 can sense whether the stick S is inserted into the insertion space.
  • Figure 8 is a block diagram of an aerosol generating device 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the aerosol generating device 1 includes a power source 11, a control unit 12, a sensor 13, an output unit 14, an input unit 15, a communication unit 16, a memory 17, and at least one heater 18, 24) may be included.
  • the internal structure of the aerosol generating device 1 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 1. That is, those skilled in the art can understand that, depending on the design of the aerosol generating device 1, some of the configurations shown in FIG. 1 may be omitted or new configurations may be added. there is.
  • the sensor 13 may detect the state of the aerosol generating device 1 or the state surrounding the aerosol generating device 1 and transmit the sensed information to the control unit 12. Based on the sensed information, the control unit 12 controls the operation of the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18, limits smoking, determines whether the stick (S) and/or cartridge 19 is inserted, and provides notification.
  • the aerosol generating device 1 can be controlled to perform various functions such as display.
  • the sensors 13 include a temperature sensor 131, a puff sensor 132, an insertion detection sensor 133, a reuse detection sensor 134, a cartridge detection sensor 135, a cap detection sensor 136, and a motion detection sensor 137. ) may include at least one of
  • the temperature sensor 131 may detect the temperature at which the cartridge heater 24 and/or the heater 18 are heated.
  • the aerosol generating device 1 includes a separate temperature sensor that detects the temperature of the cartridge heater 24 and/or the heater 18, or the cartridge heater 24 and/or the heater 18 itself serves as a temperature sensor. can be performed.
  • the temperature sensor 131 may output a signal corresponding to the temperature of the cartridge heater 24 and/or the heater 18.
  • the temperature sensor 131 may include a resistance element whose resistance value changes in response to a change in temperature of the cartridge heater 24 and/or the heater 18. It can be implemented using a thermistor, a device that uses the property of changing resistance depending on temperature.
  • the temperature sensor 131 may output a signal corresponding to the resistance value of the resistance element as a signal corresponding to the temperature of the cartridge heater 24 and/or the heater 18.
  • the temperature sensor 131 may be configured as a sensor that detects the resistance value of the cartridge heater 24 and/or the heater 18. At this time, the temperature sensor 131 outputs a signal corresponding to the resistance value of the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18 as a signal corresponding to the temperature of the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18. can do.
  • Temperature sensor 131 may be placed around the power source 11 to monitor the temperature of the power source 11.
  • the temperature sensor 131 may be placed adjacent to the power source 11.
  • the temperature sensor 131 may be attached to one side of the battery that serves as the power source 11.
  • the temperature sensor 131 may be mounted on one side of a printed circuit board.
  • the temperature sensor 131 is disposed inside the body 10 and can detect the internal temperature of the body 10.
  • the puff sensor 132 can detect the user's puff based on various physical changes in the airflow path.
  • the puff sensor 132 may output a signal corresponding to the puff.
  • the puff sensor 132 may be a pressure sensor.
  • the puff sensor 132 may output a signal corresponding to the internal pressure of the aerosol generating device.
  • the internal pressure of the aerosol generating device 1 may correspond to the pressure of the airflow path through which the gas flows.
  • the puff sensor 132 may be disposed in response to an airflow path through which gas flows in the aerosol generating device 1.
  • the insertion detection sensor 133 may detect insertion and/or removal of the stick (S).
  • the insertion detection sensor 133 may detect a signal change as the stick S is inserted and/or removed.
  • the insertion detection sensor 133 may be installed around the insertion space.
  • the insertion detection sensor 133 can detect the insertion and/or removal of the stick (S) according to the change in dielectric constant inside the insertion space.
  • the insertion detection sensor 133 may be an inductive sensor and/or a capacitance sensor.
  • An inductive sensor may include at least one coil.
  • the coil of the inductive sensor may be placed adjacent to the insertion space.
  • the characteristics of the current flowing through the coil may change according to Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction.
  • the characteristics of the current flowing in the coil may include the frequency, current value, voltage value, inductance value, impedance value, etc. of the alternating current.
  • An inductive sensor can output a signal corresponding to the characteristics of the current flowing in the coil.
  • an inductive sensor may output a signal corresponding to the inductance value of the coil.
  • the capacitance sensor may include a conductor.
  • the conductor of the capacitance sensor may be placed adjacent to the insertion space.
  • the capacitance sensor may output a signal corresponding to surrounding electromagnetic characteristics, for example, capacitance around a conductor. For example, when a stick (S) including a wrapper made of metal is inserted into the insertion space, the electromagnetic properties around the conductor may change due to the wrapper of the stick (S).
  • the reuse detection sensor 134 can detect whether the stick (S) is being reused.
  • the reuse detection sensor 134 may be a color sensor.
  • the color sensor can detect the color of the stick (S).
  • the color sensor can detect the color of a portion of the wrapper surrounding the outside of the stick (S).
  • a color sensor can detect values for optical characteristics corresponding to the color of an object based on light reflected from the object. For example, the optical property may be the wavelength of light.
  • the color sensor may be implemented as one component with the proximity sensor, or may be implemented as a separate component from the proximity sensor.
  • At least some of the wrappers constituting the stick (S) may change color due to aerosol.
  • the reuse detection sensor 134 may be disposed to correspond to a position where at least a portion of the wrapper whose color changes by aerosol is disposed when the stick S is inserted into the insertion space.
  • the color of at least some of the wrappers may be the first color.
  • the color of at least some of the wrappers may be changed to the second color.
  • the color of at least some of the wrappers may be changed from the first color to the second color and then maintained in the second color.
  • the cartridge detection sensor 135 may detect the installation and/or removal of the cartridge 19.
  • the cartridge detection sensor 135 may be implemented by an inductance-based sensor, a capacitance-type sensor, a resistance sensor, a Hall sensor (Hall IC) using the Hall effect, etc.
  • the cap detection sensor 136 may detect the installation and/or removal of the cap. When the cap is separated from the body 10, the cartridge 19 and a portion of the body 10 covered by the cap may be exposed to the outside.
  • the cap detection sensor 136 may be implemented by a contact sensor, a Hall sensor (hall IC), an optical sensor, etc.
  • the motion detection sensor 137 can detect movement of the aerosol generating device.
  • the motion detection sensor 137 may be implemented as at least one of an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor.
  • the sensor 13 may further include at least one of a humidity sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, a position sensor (GPS), and a proximity sensor. Since the function of each sensor can be intuitively deduced by a person skilled in the art from its name, detailed descriptions may be omitted.
  • the output unit 14 can output information about the status of the aerosol generating device 1 and provide it to the user.
  • the output unit 14 may include at least one of a display 141, a haptic unit 142, and an audio output unit 143, but is not limited thereto.
  • the display 141 and the touch pad form a layered structure to form a touch screen
  • the display unit 141 can be used as an input device in addition to an output device.
  • the display 141 can visually provide information about the aerosol generating device 1 to the user.
  • information about the aerosol generating device 1 includes the charge/discharge state of the power source 11 of the aerosol generating device 1, the preheating state of the heater 18, the stick S, and/or the cartridge 19. It may refer to various information such as the insertion/removal status of the cap, the installation/removal status of the cap, or the status in which the use of the aerosol generating device 1 is restricted (e.g., abnormal item detection), and the display 141 displays the information. can be output externally.
  • the display 141 may be in the form of an LED light emitting device.
  • the display 141 may be a liquid crystal display panel (LCD), an organic light emitting display panel (OLED), or the like.
  • the haptic unit 142 may convert an electrical signal into mechanical stimulation or electrical stimulation and tactilely provide information about the aerosol generating device 1 to the user. For example, when initial power is supplied to the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18 for a set time, the haptic unit 142 may generate vibration corresponding to completion of initial preheating.
  • the haptic unit 142 may include a vibration motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
  • the sound output unit 143 can provide information about the aerosol generating device 1 audibly to the user.
  • the audio output unit 143 may convert an electrical signal into an acoustic signal and output it to the outside.
  • the power source 11 may supply power used to operate the aerosol generating device 1.
  • the power source 11 may supply power so that the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18 can be heated.
  • the power source 11 provides power required for the operation of the sensor 13, output unit 14, input unit 15, communication unit 16, and memory 17, which are other components provided in the aerosol generating device 1. can be supplied.
  • the power source 11 may be a rechargeable battery or a disposable battery.
  • the power source 11 may be a lithium polymer (LiPoly) battery, but is not limited thereto.
  • the aerosol generating device 1 may further include a power protection circuit.
  • the power protection circuit is electrically connected to the power source 11 and may include a switching element.
  • the power protection circuit can block the electric path to the power source 11 according to predetermined conditions. For example, the power protection circuit may block the electric path to the power source 11 when the voltage level of the power source 11 is higher than the first voltage corresponding to overcharging. For example, the power protection circuit may block the electric path to the power source 11 when the voltage level of the power source 11 is lower than the second voltage corresponding to overdischarge.
  • the heater 18 may receive power from the power source 11 to heat the medium or aerosol-generating material in the stick S.
  • the aerosol generating device 1 is a power conversion circuit (e.g., DC/DC converter) that converts the power of the power source 11 and supplies it to the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18. It may further include. Additionally, when the aerosol generating device 1 generates an aerosol by induction heating, the aerosol generating device 1 may further include a DC/AC converter that converts the direct current power of the power source 11 into alternating current power.
  • the control unit 12, sensor 13, output unit 14, input unit 15, communication unit 16, and memory 17 may perform their functions by receiving power from the power source 11.
  • it may further include a power conversion circuit that converts the power of the power source 11 and supplies it to each component, for example, a low dropout (LDO) circuit or a voltage regulator circuit.
  • LDO low dropout
  • a noise filter may be provided between the power source 11 and the heater 18.
  • the noise filter may be a low pass filter.
  • the low-pass filter may include at least one inductor and a capacitor. The cutoff frequency of the low-pass filter may correspond to the frequency of the high-frequency switching current applied from the power source 11 to the heater 18.
  • the low-pass filter can prevent high-frequency noise components from being applied to the sensor 13, such as the insertion detection sensor 133.
  • cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18 may be formed from any suitable electrically resistive material.
  • suitable electrically resistive materials include titanium, zirconium, tantalum, platinum, nickel, cobalt, chromium, hafnium, niobium, molybdenum, tungsten, tin, gallium, manganese, iron, copper, stainless steel, nichrome, etc. It may be a metal or metal alloy containing, but is not limited thereto.
  • the heater 18 may be implemented as a metal hot wire, a metal hot plate with electrically conductive tracks, a ceramic heating element, etc., but is not limited thereto.
  • the heater 18 may be an induction heating type heater.
  • the heater 18 may include a susceptor that heats the aerosol-generating material by generating heat through a magnetic field applied by the coil.
  • the input unit 15 may receive information input from the user or output information to the user.
  • the input unit 15 may be a touch panel.
  • the touch panel may include at least one touch sensor that detects touch.
  • touch sensors include a capacitive touch sensor, a resistive touch sensor, an ultrasonic touch sensor, and an infrared touch sensor. (infrared touch sensor), etc., but is not limited thereto.
  • the display 141 and the touch panel may be implemented as one panel.
  • the touch panel may be inserted (on-cell type or in-cell type) into the display 141.
  • the touch panel may be an add-on type on the display panel 141.
  • the input unit 15 may include a button, a key pad, a dome switch, a jog wheel, a jog switch, etc., but is not limited thereto.
  • the memory 17 is hardware that stores various data processed within the aerosol generating device 1, and can store data processed and data to be processed in the control unit 12.
  • the memory 17 is a flash memory type, hard disk type, multimedia card micro type, card type memory (e.g. SD or XD memory, etc.), RAM. (RAM, random access memory) SRAM (static random access memory), ROM (read-only memory), EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable read-only memory), PROM (programmable read-only memory), magnetic memory, magnetic disk , and may include at least one type of storage medium among optical disks.
  • the memory 17 may store the operating time of the aerosol generating device 1, the maximum number of puffs, the current number of puffs, at least one temperature profile, and data on the user's smoking pattern.
  • the communication unit 16 may include at least one component for communication with other electronic devices.
  • the communication unit 16 may include at least one of a short-range communication unit and a wireless communication unit.
  • the short-range wireless communication unit includes the Bluetooth communication unit, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication unit, Near Field Communication unit, WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication unit, Zigbee communication unit, and infrared data (IrDA). Association) communication department, WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication department, UWB (ultra wideband) communication department, Ant+ communication department, etc., but is not limited thereto.
  • the wireless communication unit may include, but is not limited to, a cellular network communication unit, an Internet communication unit, a computer network (eg, LAN or WAN) communication unit, etc.
  • the aerosol generating device 1 further includes a connection interface such as a USB (universal serial bus) interface, and is connected to another external device through a connection interface such as a USB interface to provide information. You can transmit and receive or charge the power source 11.
  • a connection interface such as a USB (universal serial bus) interface
  • the control unit 12 can control the overall operation of the aerosol generating device 1.
  • the control unit 1 may include at least one processor.
  • the processor may be implemented as an array of multiple logic gates, or as a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program that can be executed on the microprocessor. Additionally, those skilled in the art can understand that this embodiment may be implemented with other types of hardware.
  • the control unit 12 can control the temperature of the heater 18 by controlling the supply of power from the power source 11 to the heater 18.
  • the control unit 12 can control the temperature of the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18 based on the temperature of the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18 sensed by the temperature sensor 131. there is.
  • the control unit 12 may adjust the power supplied to the cartridge heater 24 and/or the heater 18 based on the temperature of the cartridge heater 24 and/or the heater 18. For example, the control unit 12 may determine a target temperature for the cartridge heater 24 and/or the heater 18 based on the temperature profile stored in the memory 17.
  • the aerosol generating device 1 may include a power supply circuit (not shown) electrically connected to the power source 11 between the power source 11 and the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18.
  • the power supply circuit may be electrically connected to the cartridge heater 24, heater 18, or induction coil 181.
  • the power supply circuit may include at least one switching element.
  • the switching element may be implemented by a bipolar junction transistor (BJT), a field effect transistor (FET), etc.
  • the control unit 12 can control the power supply circuit.
  • the control unit 12 can control power supply by controlling the switching of the switching element of the power supply circuit.
  • the power supply circuit may be an inverter that converts direct current power output from the power source 11 into alternating current power.
  • the inverter may be configured as a full-bridge circuit or a half-bridge circuit including a plurality of switching elements.
  • the control unit 12 may turn on the switching element so that power is supplied from the power source 11 to the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18.
  • the control unit 12 may turn off the switching element so that the supply of power to the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18 is blocked.
  • the control unit 12 may adjust the current supplied from the power source 11 by adjusting the frequency and/or duty ratio of the current pulse input to the switching element.
  • the control unit 12 can control the voltage output from the power supply 11 by controlling the switching of the switching element of the power supply circuit.
  • the power conversion circuit can convert the voltage output from the power source 11.
  • the power conversion circuit may include a buck converter that steps down the voltage output from the power source 11.
  • the power conversion circuit may be implemented through a buck-boost converter, Zener diode, etc.
  • the control unit 12 can control the on/off operation of the switching element included in the power conversion circuit to adjust the level of the voltage output from the power conversion circuit.
  • the level of the voltage output from the power conversion circuit may correspond to the level of the voltage output from the power source 11.
  • the duty ratio for the on/off operation of the switching element may correspond to the ratio of the voltage output from the power conversion circuit to the voltage output from the power source 11. As the duty ratio for the on/off operation of the switching element decreases, the level of voltage output from the power conversion circuit may decrease.
  • the heater 18 may be heated based on the voltage output from the power conversion circuit.
  • the control unit 12 supplies power to the heater 18 using at least one of the pulse width modulation (PWM) method and the proportional-integral-differential (PID) method. It can be controlled as much as possible.
  • PWM pulse width modulation
  • PID proportional-integral-differential
  • control unit 12 may control current pulses having a predetermined frequency and duty ratio to be supplied to the heater 18 using the PWM method.
  • the control unit 12 can control the power supplied to the heater 18 by adjusting the frequency and duty ratio of the current pulse.
  • control unit 12 may determine the target temperature that is the target of control based on the temperature profile.
  • the control unit 12 uses a PID method, which is a feedback control method through the difference value between the temperature of the heater 18 and the target temperature, the integral value of the difference value over time, and the differential value of the difference value over time. Using , the power supplied to the heater 18 can be controlled.
  • the control unit 12 can prevent the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18 from overheating.
  • the control unit 12 may control power to the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18 based on the temperature of the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18 exceeding a preset limit temperature.
  • the operation of the power conversion circuit can be controlled so that the supply of power is stopped.
  • the control unit 12 controls the supply to the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18 based on the temperature of the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18 exceeding a preset limit temperature.
  • the amount of power can be reduced by a certain percentage.
  • control unit 12 may determine that the aerosol generating material contained in the cartridge 19 is exhausted based on the temperature of the cartridge heater 24 exceeding the limit temperature, and the control unit 12 may determine that the aerosol generating material contained in the cartridge 19 is exhausted.
  • the power supply can be cut off.
  • the control unit 12 can control charging and discharging of the power source 11.
  • the control unit 12 can check the temperature of the power source 11 based on the output signal of the temperature sensor 131.
  • the control unit 12 can check whether the temperature of the power source 11 is above the first limit temperature, which is a standard for blocking charging of the power source 11. there is.
  • the control unit 12 may control the power source 11 to be charged based on a preset charging current when the temperature of the power source 11 is below the first limit temperature.
  • the control unit 12 may block charging of the power source 11 when the temperature of the power source 11 is higher than the first limit temperature.
  • the control unit 12 checks whether the temperature of the power source 11 is above the second limit temperature, which is a standard for blocking discharge of the power source 11. You can.
  • the control unit 12 may control the power stored in the power source 11 to be used when the temperature of the power source 11 is below the second limit temperature.
  • the control unit 12 may stop using the power stored in the power source 11 when the temperature of the power source 11 is higher than the second limit temperature.
  • the control unit 12 may calculate the remaining capacity for the power stored in the power source 11. For example, the control unit 12 may calculate the remaining capacity of the power source 11 based on the voltage and/or current sensing values of the power source 11.
  • the control unit 12 can determine whether the stick S is inserted into the insertion space through the insertion detection sensor 133. The control unit 12 may determine that the stick S is inserted based on the output signal of the insertion detection sensor 133. When it is determined that the stick S is inserted into the insertion space, the control unit 12 may control supply of power to the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18. For example, the control unit 12 may supply power to the cartridge heater 24 and/or the heater 18 based on the temperature profile stored in the memory 17.
  • the control unit 12 may determine whether the stick S is removed from the insertion space. For example, the control unit 12 may determine whether the stick S is removed from the insertion space through the insertion detection sensor 133. For example, the control unit 12 may determine that the stick S has been removed from the insertion space when the temperature of the heater 18 is greater than the limit temperature or when the temperature change slope of the heater 18 is greater than the set slope. . When it is determined that the stick S has been removed from the insertion space, the control unit 12 may block the supply of power to the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18.
  • the control unit 12 may control the power supply time and/or power supply amount to the heater 18 according to the state of the stick S detected by the sensor 13.
  • the control unit 12 may check the level range including the level of the signal of the capacitance sensor based on the lookup table.
  • the control unit 12 may determine the amount of moisture in the stick S according to the confirmed level range.
  • control unit 12 can control the power supply time to the heater 18 to increase the preheating time of the stick S compared to the normal state.
  • the control unit 12 may determine whether the stick S inserted into the insertion space is reused through the reuse detection sensor 134. For example, the control unit 12 compares the sensing value of the signal from the reuse detection sensor with a first reference range including the first color, and when the sensing value is included in the first reference range, the stick S It can be judged as not being used. For example, the control unit 12 compares the sensing value of the signal from the reuse detection sensor with a second reference range including the second color, and when the sensing value is included in the second reference range, the stick S It can be judged that it has been used. If it is determined that the stick S has been used, the control unit 12 may block the supply of power to the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18.
  • the control unit 12 may determine whether the cartridge 19 is coupled and/or removed through the cartridge detection sensor 135. For example, the control unit 12 may determine whether to attach or remove the cartridge 19 based on the sensed value of the signal from the cartridge detection sensor.
  • the control unit 12 may determine whether the aerosol generating material in the cartridge 19 is exhausted. For example, the control unit 12 applies power to preheat the cartridge heater 24 and/or the heater 18, determines whether the temperature of the cartridge heater 24 exceeds the limit temperature in the preheating section, and If the temperature of (24) exceeds the limit temperature, it may be determined that the aerosol generating material in the cartridge (19) has been exhausted. When it is determined that the aerosol-generating material in the cartridge 19 is exhausted, the control unit 12 may block the supply of power to the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18.
  • the control unit 12 may determine whether the cartridge 19 can be used. For example, based on data stored in the memory 17, the control unit 12 may determine that the cartridge 19 cannot be used when the current number of puffs is greater than the maximum number of puffs set for the cartridge 19. For example, if the total time for which the heater 24 has been heated is more than a preset maximum time or the total amount of power supplied to the heater 24 is more than the preset maximum amount of power, the control unit 12 disables the use of the cartridge 19. It can be judged as impossible.
  • the control unit 12 may determine the user's inhalation through the puff sensor 132. For example, the control unit 12 may determine whether a puff is generated based on the sensing value of the signal from the puff sensor. For example, the control unit 12 may determine the intensity of the puff based on the sensing value of the signal from the puff sensor 132. When the number of puffs reaches the preset maximum number of puffs or when no puffs are detected for more than a preset time, the control unit 12 may block the supply of power to the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18. .
  • the control unit 12 may determine whether the cap is coupled and/or removed through the cap detection sensor 136. For example, the control unit 12 may determine whether to attach or remove the cap based on the sensing value of the signal from the cap detection sensor.
  • the control unit 12 may control the output unit 14 based on the results detected by the sensor 13. For example, when the number of puffs counted through the puff sensor 132 reaches a preset number, the control unit 12 outputs the signal through at least one of the display 141, the haptic unit 142, and the sound output unit 143. It is possible to notify the user that the aerosol generating device 1 will soon be shut down. For example, the control unit 12 may notify the user through the output unit 14 based on the determination that the stick S does not exist in the insertion space. For example, the control unit 12 may notify the user through the output unit 14 based on a determination that the cartridge 19 and/or the cap are not mounted. For example, the control unit 12 may transmit information about the temperature of the cartridge heater 24 and/or the heater 18 to the user through the output unit 14.
  • the control unit 12 may store and update the history of events occurring in the memory 17 based on the occurrence of a predetermined event.
  • the events are performed in the aerosol generating device 1: detection of insertion of stick S, initiation of heating of stick S, detection of puff, termination of puff, detection of overheating of cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18, Detection of overvoltage application to the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18, termination of heating of the stick S, operations such as turning on/off the power of the aerosol generating device 1, power supply 11 This may include starting charging, detecting overcharge of the power source 11, and ending charging of the power source 11.
  • the history of the event may include the date and time the event occurred, log data corresponding to the event, etc.
  • log data corresponding to the event may include data about the sensing value of the insertion detection sensor 133, etc.
  • the log data corresponding to the event may include the temperature of the cartridge heater 24 and/or heater 18, the cartridge It may include data about the voltage applied to the heater 24 and/or the heater 18, the current flowing through the cartridge heater 24 and/or the heater 18, etc.
  • the control unit 12 can control to form a communication link with an external device, such as a user's mobile terminal. Upon receiving data regarding authentication from an external device via a communication link, the control unit 12 can lift restrictions on the use of at least one function of the aerosol-generating device 1 .
  • the data regarding authentication may include data indicating completion of user authentication for the user corresponding to the external device.
  • the user can perform user authentication through an external device.
  • the external device may determine whether the user data is valid based on the user's birthday, a unique number representing the user, etc., and may receive data about the authority to use the aerosol generating device 1 from an external server.
  • the external device may transmit data indicating completion of user authentication to the aerosol generating device 1 based on data on usage authorization.
  • the control unit 12 may lift restrictions on the use of at least one function of the aerosol generating device 1. For example, when user authentication is completed, the control unit 12 may lift restrictions on the use of a heating function that supplies power to the heater 18.
  • the control unit 12 may transmit data about the status of the aerosol generating device 1 to an external device through a communication link established with the external device. Based on the received status data, the external device may output the remaining capacity of the power source 11 of the aerosol generating device 1, the operation mode, etc. through the display of the external device.
  • the external device may transmit a location search request to the aerosol-generating device 1 based on an input that initiates a location search of the aerosol-generating device 1 .
  • the control unit 12 may control at least one of the output devices to perform an operation corresponding to the location search based on the received location search request.
  • the haptic unit 142 may generate vibration in response to a location search request.
  • the display 141 may output objects corresponding to location search and end of search.
  • the control unit 12 can control to perform a firmware update.
  • the external device can check the current version of the firmware of the aerosol generating device 1 and determine whether a new version of the firmware exists.
  • the external device may receive new version firmware data and transmit the new version firmware data to the aerosol generating device 1.
  • the control unit 12 can control the firmware update of the aerosol generating device 1 to be performed.
  • the control unit 12 transmits data about the sensing value of at least one sensor 13 to an external server (not shown) through the communication unit 16, and performs machine learning such as deep learning from the server. ), you can receive and store the learning model created by learning the sensing values.
  • the control unit 12 may perform operations such as determining the user's suction pattern and generating a temperature profile using the learning model received from the server.
  • the control unit 12 may store sensing value data of at least one sensor 13 and data for learning an artificial neural network (ANN) in the memory 17 .
  • the memory 17 contains a database for each configuration provided in the aerosol generating device 1 for learning an artificial neural network (ANN), weights constituting the ANN structure, and bias ( bias) can be stored.
  • the control unit 12 learns data about the sensing value of at least one sensor 13 stored in the memory 17, the user's suction pattern, temperature profile, etc., and determines the user's suction pattern and generates a temperature profile. At least one learning model used for etc. can be created.
  • Figure 9 shows an aerosol-generating article 110 according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 10 shows the dilution rate of the aerosol-generating article according to one embodiment
  • Figure 11 shows the first puff temperature of the aerosol-generating article according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 12 shows different perforation shapes
  • Figure 13 is a simulation result showing the dilution rate and temperature according to the different perforation shapes in Figure 12.
  • an aerosol-generating article 110 includes an upstream filter segment 111, a medium segment 112 disposed downstream of the upstream filter segment 111, and the medium segment 112. It may include a cooling segment 113 disposed downstream and a downstream filter segment 114 disposed downstream of the cooling segment 113.
  • the cooling segment 113 and the downstream filter segment 114 may constitute a downstream segment.
  • the upstream filter segment 111, the medium segment 112, the cooling segment 113, and the downstream filter segment 114 may be sequentially combined along the longitudinal direction, and the aerosol-generating article 110 on the downstream filter segment 114 side.
  • the end may be the part where the mouth contacts.
  • the longitudinal direction is a direction parallel to the flow direction of the aerosol from the upstream filter segment 111 through the medium segment 112 and the cooling segment 113 to the downstream filter segment 114 (e.g., +X direction in FIG. 9). ) can be defined as.
  • upstream filter segment 111 may be a cellulose acetate filter. Additionally, the upstream filter segment 111 may be composed of a paper filter or a porous molded material. For example, the length of the upstream filter segment 111 may be 4 to 15 mm, but is not limited thereto. Additionally, the upstream filter segment 111 may be colored or flavored.
  • the upstream filter segment 111 may be composed of an atomizing segment.
  • the humectant filled in the atomized segment may include, but is not limited to, at least one of glycerin, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, and oleyl alcohol.
  • the atomized segments may contain other added substances such as flavoring agents, humectants and/or organic acids.
  • the atomized segment may contain a flavoring liquid such as menthol or moisturizer. Due to the atomization segment, an aerosol can be generated without a separate vaporizer being provided in the aerosol generating device.
  • the vaporizer e.g., the cartridge 19 in Figure 4 or 5
  • the heater e.g. heater 18 of FIGS. 1, 2 and 4 to 8
  • the aerosol generated in the atomizing segment may have a relatively high temperature, but cooling may occur in the cooling segment 113 after passing through the media segment 112.
  • the medium segment 112 may include a cavity, and the cavity may be filled with a medium.
  • the medium substrate filled in the medium segment 112 may include at least one component among plate leaves, tobacco cut filler, and granular tobacco (tobacco granules).
  • the medium base material filled in the medium segment 112 may include functional substances such as caffeine, taurine, pharmacological substances, fragrance substances, or sweeteners.
  • the length of the medium segment 112 may be an appropriate length within the range of 6 mm to 18 mm, but is not limited thereto.
  • tobacco granules contain significantly less moisture and/or aerosol formers than other types of tobacco materials (e.g. cut filler, leaf tobacco, etc.), which can significantly reduce the generation of visible smoke and thus aerosol formation.
  • the lead-free function of the generating device 1 can be easily implemented.
  • the diameter, density, filling rate, composition ratio of constituent materials, heating temperature, etc. of the tobacco granules may vary, and this may vary depending on the embodiment.
  • the diameter of tobacco granules can be about 0.3 mm to 1.2 mm. Within this numerical range, appropriate hardness and ease of manufacturing of tobacco granules are ensured, and the probability of swirling within the cavity can be increased.
  • media segment 112 may include an aerosol-generating material such as glycerin. Additionally, media segments 112 may contain other additives such as flavorants, humectants, and/or organic acids. Additionally, a flavoring liquid such as menthol or moisturizer may be added to the medium segment 112 by spraying it on the medium segment 112 .
  • cooling segment 113 may cool aerosol passing through media segment 112.
  • the cooling segment 113 is made of cellulose acetate and may be a tube-shaped structure with a hollow interior.
  • cooling segment 113 may be fabricated by adding a plasticizer (eg, triacetin) to cellulose acetate tow.
  • the cooling segment 113 is made of paper and may be a tube-shaped structure with a hollow interior.
  • the diameter of the hollow included in the cooling segment 113 may be an appropriate diameter within the range of 4 mm to 8 mm, but is not limited thereto.
  • the length of the cooling segment 113 may be an appropriate length within the range of 4 mm to 30 mm, but is not limited thereto.
  • the cooling segment 113 is not limited to the above-described example, and may be applicable without limitation as long as it can perform the function of cooling the aerosol.
  • downstream filter segment 114 may be a cellulose acetate filter.
  • the downstream filter segment 114 may be composed of a filter including at least one flavor capsule, and the downstream filter segment 114 may be a cellulose acetate filter into which at least one flavor capsule is inserted.
  • the downstream filter segment 114 may be composed of a filter mixed with a flavoring material.
  • aerosol-generating article 110 may be wrapped by at least one wrapper 115. At least one hole may be formed in the wrapper 115 through which external air flows in or internal gas flows out.
  • the wrapper 115 may include a material with high thermal conductivity.
  • the upstream filter segment 111 is wrapped by the first wrapper 1151
  • the medium segment 112 is wrapped by the second wrapper 1152
  • the cooling segment (112) is wrapped by the third wrapper 1153. 113) is wrapped
  • the downstream filter segment 114 can be wrapped by the fourth wrapper 1154.
  • the entire aerosol-generating article 110 can be repackaged by the fifth wrapper 1155.
  • the first wrapper 1151 may include an aluminum component.
  • the first wrapper 1151 may be a metal foil such as aluminum foil combined with a general filter wrapper.
  • the total thickness of the first wrapper 1151 may be within the range of 40um to 80um.
  • the thickness of the metal foil of the first wrapper 1151 may be within the range of 6um to 20um.
  • the second wrapper 1152 and the third wrapper 1153 may be made of porous wrapping paper.
  • the porosity of the second wrapper 1152 may be 35000CU, but is not limited thereto.
  • the thickness of the second wrapper 1152 may be within the range of 70um to 80um.
  • the basis weight of the second wrapper 1152 may be within the range of 20 g/m2 to 25 g/m2.
  • the second wrapper 1152 may include an aluminum component.
  • the second wrapper 1152 may be a metal foil such as aluminum foil combined with a general filter wrapper.
  • the second wrapper 1152 may be made of sterile paper (MFW).
  • the porosity of the third wrapper 1153 may be 35000CU, but is not limited thereto. Additionally, the thickness of the third wrapper 1153 may be within the range of 70um to 80um. Additionally, the basis weight of the third wrapper 1153 may be within the range of 20 g/m2 to 25 g/m2.
  • the fourth wrapper 1154 may be made of PLA paper.
  • PLA laminate refers to three layers of paper including a paper layer, a PLA layer, and a paper layer.
  • the thickness of the fourth wrapper 1154 may be within the range of 100um to 120um.
  • the basis weight of the fourth wrapper 1154 may be within the range of 80 g/m2 to 100 g/m2.
  • the fifth wrapper 1155 may be made of sterile paper (MFW).
  • the basis weight of the fifth wrapper 1155 may be within the range of 57 g/m2 to 63 g/m2.
  • the thickness of the fifth wrapper 1155 may be within the range of 64um to 70um.
  • perforations 116 may be formed in the cooling segment 113.
  • the perforations 116 may be formed in an area surrounding the cooling segment 113, and a plurality of perforations 116 may be formed in a row around the cooling segment 113.
  • the perforations 116 may be formed in an area surrounding the downstream filter segment 114, and a plurality of perforations 116 may be formed in a row around the downstream filter segment 114.
  • Air outside the aerosol-generating article 110 is introduced through the perforation 116, and the air introduced from the outside contacts the aerosol passing through the cooling segment 113 or the downstream filter segment 114 to effect cooling of the aerosol. there is. Additionally, the aerosol can be diluted to an appropriate level by air introduced from outside.
  • a line-shaped perforation 116 row may be generated.
  • the width to length ratio of perforations 116 may be less than or equal to 10:1.
  • the width of the perforation 116 may be defined as the maximum length in the circumferential direction of the cooling segment 113 from one hole forming the perforation 116.
  • the length of the perforation 116 may be defined as the maximum length perpendicular to the width of the perforation 116, in the longitudinal direction of the cooling segment 113 in one hole forming the perforation 116 (e.g. in FIG. 9 ). It can be defined as the maximum length in +/-X direction).
  • the ratio of the width and length of the perforations 116 may be greater than or equal to 1:1.
  • the number of perforations 116 formed along the row of perforations 116 around the cooling segment 113 may be 8 to 16.
  • the perforation 116 may have any of a circular, square, or oval shape.
  • the horizontal axis of the graph of FIG. 10 represents the ratio of the width and length of the perforation 116, and the vertical axis represents the air dilution rate (%).
  • the horizontal axis of the graph of FIG. 11 represents the ratio of the width and length of the perforation 116, and the vertical axis represents the temperature (°C) at the time of the first puff.
  • the aerosol-generating article 110 effectively reduces the warmth in the oral cavity while increasing the air dilution rate.
  • FIG. 12 shows different shapes of the perforations 116
  • FIG. 13 shows simulation results showing the dilution rate and temperature for the different perforation shapes of FIG. 12.
  • FIG. 12 is a case where the perforation 116 is formed in a circular shape, and in this case, the ratio of the width and length of the perforation 116 may be 1:1.
  • Figure 12 (b) shows a comparative example in which the width of the perforation 116 is larger than the length, and for example, the ratio of the width and length of the perforation 116 may be greater than 10:1.
  • the areas of the perforations 116 in Figures 12 (a) and (b) are the same.
  • Figure 13(a) shows the simulation result according to Figure 12(a)
  • Figure 13(b) shows the simulation result according to Figure 12(b).
  • the ratio of the width and length of the perforation 116 of the aerosol-generating article 110 is 10:1 to 1:1, the introduction and circulation of external air occurred actively, resulting in The air dilution rate was increased and the thermal sensation (temperature) was reduced.
  • the feeling of heat in the mouth can feel hot overall if the temperature of some specific aerosols is hot.
  • the average temperature and the height of the temperature distribution must be lowered together so that you do not feel hot at the mouth, and the structure/shape of the perforation 116 of the aerosol-generating article 110 according to one embodiment effectively mixes hot aerosol and cold air. This can be implemented.
  • the aerosol-generating article 110 is heated in a non-combustion method different from a combustion cigarette, it is important to reduce the thermal sensation (temperature) of the aerosol through the perforation 116 in the aerosol-generating article 110.
  • a hot sensation occurs as the moisturizer atomizes, which can cause an unpleasant experience for the user.
  • the aerosol-generating article 110 according to one embodiment can effectively reduce this sense of warmth while increasing the air dilution rate.
  • the aerosol-generating article 110 can effectively control the sense of warmth only through the structure/shape of the perforation 1161, and thus may not cause an increase in manufacturing costs, such as an increase in material costs.
  • the aerosol-generating article 110 includes a medium segment 112 and a downstream segment disposed downstream of the medium segment 112, and a perforation 116 is formed on the outer surface of the downstream segment,
  • the perforations 116 are arranged along the circumferential direction of the aerosol-generating article 110 to form a row of perforations 116, and the ratio of the width of the perforations along the circumferential direction and the length of the perforations perpendicular to the width can be less than or equal to 10:1.
  • the ratio of the width and length of the perforations 116 may be greater than or equal to 1:1.
  • the number of perforations formed along the row of perforations 116 may be 8 to 16.
  • the downstream segment includes a cooling segment 113 disposed downstream of the media segment 112 and a downstream filter segment 114 disposed downstream of the cooling segment 113, and the perforation ( 116) may be arranged along the circumference of at least one of the cooling segment 113 or the downstream filter segment 114.
  • An upstream filter segment 111 disposed upstream of the medium segment 112 may be further included.
  • the cooling segment 113 may have a tube-shaped structure including a longitudinal hollow.
  • the perforation 116 may have any of a circular, square, or oval shape.
  • the medium may include at least one of leaf blades, tobacco cuttings, caffeine, taurine, pharmacological substances, flavoring substances, or sweeteners.
  • another aerosol-generating system includes an aerosol-generating article 110 and a control unit 12 including at least one processor, an internal space in which the aerosol-generating article 110 is accommodated, a liquid composition, or the aerosol-generating article.
  • An aerosol-generating device (1) comprising a heater (18) for heating, wherein the aerosol-generating article (110) includes an upstream filter segment (111), a medium segment disposed downstream of the upstream filter segment (111), 112), including a cooling segment 113 disposed downstream of the medium segment 112 and a downstream filter segment 114 disposed downstream of the cooling segment 113, and on the outer surface of the cooling segment 113 Perforations 116 are formed, and the ratio of the width of the perforations 116 along the circumferential direction of the cooling segment 113 to the length of the perforations perpendicular to the width may be less than or equal to 10:1.
  • the ratio of the width and length of the perforations 116 may be greater than or equal to 1:1.
  • the perforations 116 may be composed of a plurality of perforations 116 and may be arranged along the circumferential direction of the cooling segment 113 to form a row of perforations 116.

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Un article de génération d'aérosol selon un mode de réalisation comprend un segment de milieu et un segment aval disposé en aval du segment de milieu, des perforations étant formées sur la surface externe du segment aval, les perforations étant ménagées le long d'une direction de périmètre de l'article de génération d'aérosol de sorte à former une rangée de perforations, et le rapport de la largeur des perforations le long de la direction de périmètre à la longueur des perforations perpendiculaires à la largeur pouvant être inférieur ou égal à 10/1.
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