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WO2022107358A1 - Unité d'alimentation électrique de générateur d'aérosol - Google Patents

Unité d'alimentation électrique de générateur d'aérosol Download PDF

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WO2022107358A1
WO2022107358A1 PCT/JP2021/019236 JP2021019236W WO2022107358A1 WO 2022107358 A1 WO2022107358 A1 WO 2022107358A1 JP 2021019236 W JP2021019236 W JP 2021019236W WO 2022107358 A1 WO2022107358 A1 WO 2022107358A1
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豊 改發
大史 藤倉
拓磨 中野
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
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    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
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    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
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    • A24B—MANUFACTURE OR PREPARATION OF TOBACCO FOR SMOKING OR CHEWING; TOBACCO; SNUFF
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
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    • 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
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  • the present invention relates to a power supply unit of an aerosol generator.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses an aerosol delivery system 100 (aerosol generator) that vaporizes and / or atomizes an aerosol source by heating it to generate an aerosol.
  • the generated aerosol flows through the second aerosol generation device 400 (containment chamber) in which the aerosol generation element 425 (flavor source) is housed, so that the flavor component contained in the flavor source is contained. Is added to the aerosol, and the user can inhale the aerosol containing the flavor component.
  • the aerosol delivery system described in Patent Document 1 includes a reservoir substrate 214, a space (heating chamber) in which a liquid transport element 238 and a heating element 240 are housed, and a second aerosol generation device 400 in which an aerosol generation element 425 is housed. (Accommodation room) and.
  • the aerosol precursor composition is stored in the reservoir substrate 214.
  • the liquid transport element 238 transports and holds the aerosol precursor composition from the reservoir substrate 214 to the heating chamber.
  • the aerosol precursor composition held in the liquid transport element 238 is heated by the heating element 240 to form an aerosol, passes through the aerosol generation element 425 of the second aerosol generation device 400, and the flavor component is added, and then the user. Is supplied to.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses that menthol may be contained in both the aerosol precursor composition of the reservoir substrate 214 and the aerosol generating element of the second aerosol generating apparatus 400.
  • the present invention The first connector to which the first heater that heats the aerosol source is connected, A second connector to which a second heater for heating a flavor source capable of imparting a flavor to the aerosol source vaporized and / or atomized by heating by the first heater is connected, and a second connector.
  • the discharge to the first heater and the discharge to the second heater are controlled by the regular mode.
  • the discharge mode to the first heater in the menthol mode is different from the discharge mode to the first heater in the regular mode.
  • the discharge mode to the second heater in the menthol mode is different from the discharge mode to the second heater in the regular mode.
  • the discharge to the first heater for heating the aerosol source and / or the second heater for heating the flavor source is appropriately controlled depending on whether or not the aerosol source contains menthol. It is possible to provide a power supply unit for an aerosol generator that enables the above.
  • FIG. 1 It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of an aerosol aspirator schematically. It is another perspective view of the aerosol aspirator of FIG. It is sectional drawing of the aerosol aspirator of FIG. It is a perspective view of the power supply unit in the aerosol suction device of FIG. It is a perspective view of the state where the capsule is housed in the capsule holder in the aerosol suction device of FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the hardware composition of the aerosol aspirator of FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the power supply unit shown in FIG. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows the operation of the aerosol aspirator of FIG. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows the operation of the aerosol aspirator of FIG.
  • FIGS. 1 to 15 The drawings shall be viewed in the direction of the reference numerals.
  • the aerosol aspirator 1 generates an aerosol without combustion, adds a flavor component to the generated aerosol, and allows the user to suck the aerosol containing the flavor component. It is an instrument for doing.
  • the aerosol aspirator 1 has a rod shape.
  • the aerosol aspirator 1 includes a power supply unit 10, a cartridge cover 20 for accommodating a cartridge 40 for accommodating an aerosol source 71, and a capsule holder 30 for accommodating a capsule 50 having an accommodating chamber 53 for accommodating a flavor source 52. , Equipped with.
  • the power supply unit 10, the cartridge cover 20, and the capsule holder 30 are provided in this order from one end side to the other end side in the longitudinal direction of the aerosol suction device 1.
  • the power supply unit 10 has a substantially cylindrical shape centered on a center line L extending in the longitudinal direction of the aerosol suction device 1.
  • the cartridge cover 20 and the capsule holder 30 have a substantially annular shape centered on the center line L extending in the longitudinal direction of the aerosol suction device 1.
  • the outer peripheral surface of the power supply unit 10 and the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge cover 20 have a substantially annular shape having substantially the same diameter, and the capsule holder 30 has a substantially annular shape having a diameter slightly smaller than that of the power supply unit 10 and the cartridge cover 20. ing.
  • the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped aerosol aspirator 1 is defined as the first direction X.
  • the side where the power supply unit 10 of the aerosol suction device 1 is arranged is defined as the bottom side
  • the side where the capsule holder 30 of the aerosol suction device 1 is arranged is defined as the top side for convenience.
  • the bottom side of the aerosol aspirator 1 in the first direction X is shown as D
  • the top side of the aerosol aspirator 1 in the first direction is shown as U.
  • the cartridge cover 20 has a hollow substantially annular shape with both end faces on the bottom side and the top side open.
  • the cartridge cover 20 is made of, for example, a metal such as stainless steel.
  • the cartridge cover 20 is connected to the top end of the power supply unit 10 at the bottom end.
  • the cartridge cover 20 is removable from the power supply unit 10.
  • the capsule holder 30 has a hollow substantially annular shape with both end faces on the bottom side and the top side open.
  • the capsule holder 30 is connected to the top end of the cartridge cover 20 at the bottom end.
  • the capsule holder 30 is made of a metal such as aluminum.
  • the capsule holder 30 is removable from the cartridge cover 20.
  • the cartridge 40 has a substantially cylindrical shape and is housed inside the cartridge cover 20. With the capsule holder 30 removed from the cartridge cover 20, the cartridge 40 can be housed inside the cartridge cover 20 and can also be removed from inside the cartridge cover 20. Therefore, the aerosol aspirator 1 can be used by exchanging the cartridge 40.
  • the capsule 50 has a substantially cylindrical shape, and has a hollow substantially annular shape so that the end on the top side in the first direction X is exposed in the first direction X from the end on the top side of the capsule holder 30. It is housed in the hollow portion of the capsule holder 30. The capsule 50 is removable from the capsule holder 30. Therefore, the aerosol aspirator 1 can be used by exchanging the capsule 50.
  • the power supply unit 10 includes a hollow substantially annular power supply unit case 11 centered on a center line L extending in the first direction X.
  • the power supply unit case 11 is made of a metal such as stainless steel.
  • the power supply unit case 11 has a top surface 11a which is an end surface on the top side in the first direction X of the power supply unit case 11, a bottom surface 11b which is an end surface on the bottom side in the first direction X of the power supply unit case 11, and a top surface 11a. It has a side surface 11c extending in a substantially annular shape about the center line L from the bottom surface 11b to the bottom surface 11b in the first direction X.
  • a discharge terminal 12 is provided on the top surface 11a of the power supply unit case 11.
  • the discharge terminal 12 is provided so as to project from the top surface 11a of the power supply unit case 11 toward the top side in the first direction X.
  • the air supply unit 13 is provided so as to project from the top surface 11a of the power supply unit case 11 toward the top side in the first direction X.
  • a charging terminal 14 that can be electrically connected to an external power supply (not shown) is provided on the side surface 11c of the power supply unit case 11.
  • the charging terminal 14 is a receptacle to which, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) terminal, a microUSB terminal, or the like can be connected, and is provided on the side surface 11c near the bottom surface 11b.
  • USB Universal Serial Bus
  • the charging terminal 14 may be a power receiving unit capable of receiving power transmitted from an external power source in a non-contact manner.
  • the charging terminal 14 (power receiving unit) may be composed of a power receiving coil.
  • the method of non-contact power transmission (WPT: Wireless Power Transfer) may be an electromagnetic induction type, a magnetic resonance type, or a combination of an electromagnetic induction type and a magnetic resonance type.
  • the charging terminal 14 may be a power receiving unit capable of receiving power transmitted from an external power source without contact.
  • the charging terminal 14 may have both a receptacle to which a USB terminal, a microUSB terminal, and the like can be connected, and the above-mentioned power receiving unit.
  • a user-operable operation unit 15 is provided on the side surface 11c of the power supply unit case 11.
  • the operation unit 15 is provided on the side surface 11c near the top surface 11a.
  • the operation unit 15 is provided at a position about 180 degrees away from the charging terminal 14 with the center line L as the center when viewed from the first direction X.
  • the operation unit 15 is a circular push button type switch when the side surface 11c of the power supply unit case 11 is viewed from the outside.
  • the operation unit 15 may have a shape other than a circular shape, or may be composed of a switch other than a push button type, a touch panel, or the like.
  • the power supply unit case 11 is provided with a notification unit 16 for notifying various information.
  • the notification unit 16 is composed of a light emitting element 161 and a vibration element 162 (see FIG. 6).
  • the light emitting element 161 is provided inside the power supply unit case 11 of the operation unit 15.
  • the periphery of the circular operation unit 15 has translucency when the side surface 11c of the power supply unit case 11 is viewed from the outside, and is configured to be lit by the light emitting element 161.
  • the light emitting element 161 can emit light in red, green, blue, white, and purple.
  • the power supply unit case 11 is provided with an air intake port (not shown) for taking in outside air inside the power supply unit case 11.
  • the air intake port may be provided around the charging terminal 14, or may be provided around the operation unit 15, and may be provided on the power supply unit case 11 at a position away from the charging terminal 14 and the operation unit 15. It may have been.
  • the air intake port may be provided on the cartridge cover 20.
  • the air intake port may be provided at two or more of the above-mentioned locations.
  • a power supply 61, an intake sensor 62, an MCU 63 (MCU: Micro Controller Unit), and a charging IC 64 (IC: Integrated Circuit) are housed in the hollow portion of the hollow substantially annular power supply unit case 11. There is. Inside the power supply unit case 11, an LDO regulator 65 (LDO: Low Drop Out), a DC / DC converter 66, a first temperature detection element 67 including a voltage sensor 671 and a current sensor 672, and a voltage sensor A second temperature detection element 68, including a 681 and a current sensor 682, is housed (see also FIGS. 6 and 7).
  • LDO regulator 65 LDO: Low Drop Out
  • a DC / DC converter 66 DC / DC converter
  • a second temperature detection element 68 including a 681 and a current sensor 682
  • the power supply 61 is a chargeable / dischargeable power storage device such as a secondary battery or an electric double layer capacitor, and is preferably a lithium ion secondary battery.
  • the electrolyte of the power supply 61 can be composed of one or a combination of a gel-like electrolyte, an electrolytic solution, a solid electrolyte, and an ionic liquid.
  • the intake sensor 62 is a pressure sensor that detects a puff (suction) operation, and is provided, for example, in the vicinity of the operation unit 15.
  • the intake sensor 62 is configured to output the value of the pressure (internal pressure) change inside the power supply unit 10 caused by the suction of the user through the suction port 58 of the capsule 50, which will be described later.
  • the intake sensor 62 has an output value (for example, a voltage value) according to the internal pressure that changes according to the flow rate of air sucked from the air intake port toward the suction port 58 of the capsule 50 (that is, the suction operation of the user). Or the current value) is output.
  • the intake sensor 62 may output an analog value or may output a digital value converted from the analog value.
  • the intake sensor 62 may include a temperature sensor that detects the temperature (outside air temperature) of the environment in which the power supply unit 10 is placed in order to compensate for the pressure to be detected. Further, the intake sensor 62 may be composed of a condenser microphone, a flow rate sensor, or the like instead of the pressure sensor.
  • the MCU 63 is an electronic component (controller) that controls various types of the aerosol aspirator 1.
  • the MCU 63 is mainly composed of a processor, and is a memory composed of a storage medium such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) necessary for operating the processor and a ROM (Read Only Memory) for storing various information. It further includes 63a (see FIG. 6).
  • the processor in the present specification is specifically an electric circuit in which circuit elements such as semiconductor elements are combined.
  • the MCU 63 determines that an aerosol generation request has been made when the output value of the intake sensor 62 exceeds the threshold value, for example, due to the suction operation performed by the user. After that, the MCU 63 determines that, for example, when the suction operation by the user is completed and the output value of the intake sensor 62 is below the above threshold value, the aerosol generation request is completed. In this way, the output value of the intake sensor 62 is used as a signal indicating an aerosol generation request. Therefore, the intake sensor 62 constitutes a sensor that outputs an aerosol generation request.
  • the intake sensor 62 may be used instead of the MCU 63 to determine whether or not there is a request to generate an aerosol, and the MCU 63 may receive a digital value according to the determination result from the intake sensor 62.
  • the intake sensor 62 outputs a high-level signal when it is determined that there is an aerosol generation request, and determines that the aerosol generation request has disappeared (that is, the aerosol generation request has been completed). In some cases, a low level signal may be output.
  • the threshold value determined by the MCU 63 or the intake sensor 62 that the aerosol generation request has been made may be different from the threshold value determined by the MCU 63 or the intake sensor 62 that the aerosol generation request has been completed.
  • the MCU 63 may detect the aerosol generation request based on the operation of the operation unit 15 instead of the intake sensor 62. For example, when the user performs a predetermined operation on the operation unit 15 to start suctioning the aerosol, the operation unit 15 may be configured to output a signal indicating an aerosol generation request to the MCU 63. In this case, the operation unit 15 constitutes a sensor that outputs an aerosol generation request.
  • the charging IC 64 is provided in the vicinity of the charging terminal 14.
  • the charging IC 64 controls the power input from the charging terminal 14 and charged to the power supply 61 to control the charging of the power supply 61.
  • the charging IC 64 may be arranged in the vicinity of the MCU 63.
  • the cartridge 40 includes a substantially cylindrical cartridge case 41 whose axial direction is the longitudinal direction.
  • the cartridge case 41 is made of a resin such as polycarbonate.
  • a storage chamber 42 for storing the aerosol source 71 and a heating chamber 43 for heating the aerosol source 71 are formed inside the cartridge case 41.
  • the wick 44 that transports the aerosol source 71 stored in the storage chamber 42 to the heating chamber 43 and holds it in the heating chamber 43, and the aerosol source 71 held in the wick 44 are heated and vaporized and / / Alternatively, a first load 45 to be atomized is accommodated.
  • the cartridge 40 further comprises a first aerosol flow path 46 that aerosolizes and transports the aerosol source 71 vaporized and / or atomized by being heated by the first load 45 from the heating chamber 43 toward the capsule 50.
  • the storage chamber 42 and the heating chamber 43 are formed adjacent to each other in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge 40.
  • the heating chamber 43 is formed on one end side in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge 40, and the storage chamber 42 is adjacent to the heating chamber 43 in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge 40 and extends to the other end side in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge 40. Is formed in.
  • a connection terminal 47 is provided on the end surface of the cartridge case 41 on one end side in the longitudinal direction, that is, on the end surface of the cartridge case 41 on the side where the heating chamber 43 is arranged in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge 40.
  • the storage chamber 42 has a hollow substantially annular shape with the longitudinal direction of the cartridge 40 as the axial direction, and the aerosol source 71 is stored in the annular portion.
  • the storage chamber 42 may contain a porous body such as a resin web or cotton, and the aerosol source 71 may be impregnated into the porous body.
  • the storage chamber 42 may not contain the porous material on the resin web or cotton, and may store only the aerosol source 71.
  • the aerosol source 71 contains a liquid such as glycerin and / or propylene glycol.
  • the regular type cartridge 40 for storing the aerosol source 71 not including the menthol 80 and the menthol type cartridge 40 for storing the aerosol source 71 including the menthol 80 are the manufacturers of the aerosol aspirator 1. It is provided to the user by such means.
  • FIG. 3 shows an example in which the menthol type cartridge 40 is mounted on the aerosol aspirator 1.
  • the menthol 80 is shown in the form of particles for the sake of clarity, but in reality, the menthol 80 is dissolved in a liquid such as glycerin and / or propylene glycol constituting the aerosol source 71. is doing.
  • the wick 44 is a liquid holding member that draws the aerosol source 71 stored in the storage chamber 42 from the storage chamber 42 into the heating chamber 43 by utilizing the capillary phenomenon and holds it in the heating chamber 43.
  • the wick 44 is made of, for example, glass fiber or porous ceramic. The wick 44 may extend inside the storage chamber 42.
  • the first load 45 is electrically connected to the connection terminal 47.
  • the first load 45 is composed of a heating wire (coil) wound around the wick 44 at a predetermined pitch.
  • the first load 45 may be any element capable of heating the aerosol source 71 held in the wick 44 to vaporize and / or atomize it.
  • the first load 45 may be, for example, a heat generating element such as a heat generating resistor, a ceramic heater, and an induction heating type heater.
  • a heat generating element such as a heat generating resistor, a ceramic heater, and an induction heating type heater.
  • As the first load 45 one having a correlation between the temperature and the electric resistance value is used.
  • a load having a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) characteristic in which the electric resistance value increases as the temperature increases is used.
  • the first load 45 for example, one having an NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) characteristic in which the electric resistance value decreases as the temperature increases may be used. Further, a part of the first load 45 may be provided outside the heating chamber 43.
  • NTC Negative Temperature Coefficient
  • the first aerosol flow path 46 is formed in the hollow portion of the storage chamber 42 having a hollow substantially annular shape, and extends in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge 40.
  • the first aerosol flow path 46 is formed by a wall portion 46a extending in a substantially annular shape in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge 40.
  • the wall portion 46a of the first aerosol flow path 46 also serves as an inner peripheral side wall portion of the storage chamber 42 having a substantially annular shape.
  • the first end portion 461 in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge 40 is connected to the heating chamber 43, and the second end portion 462 in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge 40 is the end surface on the other end side of the cartridge case 41. It is open to the air.
  • the first aerosol flow path 46 is formed so that the cross-sectional area does not change or increases from the first end portion 461 to the second end portion 462 in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge 40.
  • the cross-sectional area of the first aerosol flow path 46 may increase discontinuously from the first end portion 461 toward the second end portion 462, or continuously increases as shown in FIG. You may.
  • the cartridge 40 is housed in a hollow portion of a hollow substantially annular cartridge cover 20 so that the longitudinal direction of the cartridge 40 is the first direction X, which is the longitudinal direction of the aerosol suction device 1. Further, in the cartridge 40, in the first direction X, the heating chamber 43 is on the bottom side of the aerosol suction device 1 (that is, the power supply unit 10 side), and the storage chamber 42 is on the top side of the aerosol suction device 1 (that is, the capsule 50 side). As described above, it is housed in the hollow portion of the cartridge cover 20.
  • the first aerosol flow path 46 of the cartridge 40 is formed so as to extend in the first direction X on the center line L of the aerosol aspirator 1 in a state where the cartridge 40 is housed inside the cartridge cover 20.
  • the cartridge 40 is provided in the hollow portion of the cartridge cover 20 so that the connection terminal 47 is maintained in contact with the discharge terminal 12 provided on the top surface 11a of the power supply unit case 11 when the aerosol suction device 1 is used. Be housed.
  • the first load 45 of the cartridge 40 is electrically connected to the power supply 61 of the power supply unit 10 via the discharge terminal 12 and the connection terminal 47. Connected to.
  • the air flowing in from the air intake port (not shown) provided in the power supply unit case 11 is shown by the arrow B in FIG. 3, the power supply unit case. It is housed in the hollow portion of the cartridge cover 20 so as to be taken into the heating chamber 43 from the air supply portion 13 provided on the top surface 11a of 11.
  • the arrow B is tilted with respect to the center line L in FIG. 3, it may be in the same direction as the center line L. In other words, the arrow B may be parallel to the center line L.
  • the first load 45 is the electric power supplied from the power source 61 via the discharge terminal 12 provided in the power supply unit case 11 and the connection terminal 47 provided in the cartridge 40 when the aerosol suction device 1 is used. Heats the aerosol source 71 held in the wick 44 without burning. Then, in the heating chamber 43, the aerosol source 71 heated by the first load 45 is vaporized and / or atomized.
  • the cartridge 40 is of the menthol type, at this time, the vaporized and / or atomized aerosol source 71 contains the vaporized and / or atomized menthol 80 together with the vaporized and / or atomized glycerin and / or propylene glycol and the like. Is also included.
  • the aerosol source 71 vaporized and / or atomized in the heating chamber 43 is made into an aerosol using the air taken into the heating chamber 43 from the air supply unit 13 of the power supply unit case 11 as a dispersion medium. Further, the aerosol source 71 vaporized and / or atomized in the heating chamber 43 and the air taken into the heating chamber 43 from the air supply unit 13 of the power supply unit case 11 are the first aerosol flow path communicating with the heating chamber 43. It flows from the first end portion 461 of 46 to the second end portion 462 of the first aerosol flow path 46, and further flows through the first aerosol flow path 46 while being further aerosolized.
  • the temperature of the aerosol source 71 vaporized and / or atomized in the heating chamber 43 drops in the process of flowing through the first aerosol flow path 46, and aerosolization is promoted. In this way, the aerosol source 71 vaporized and / or atomized in the heating chamber 43, and the air taken into the heating chamber 43 from the air supply unit 13 of the power supply unit case 11, the heating chamber 43 and the first aerosol. Aerosol 72 is generated in the flow path 46.
  • the aerosol 72 in the heating chamber 43 and the first aerosol flow path 46 also includes an aerosolized menthol 80 derived from the aerosol source 71.
  • the capsule holder 30 is provided with a side wall 31 extending in a substantially annular shape in the first direction X, and has a hollow substantially annular shape with both end faces on the bottom side and the top side open.
  • the side wall 31 is formed of, for example, a metal such as aluminum.
  • the capsule holder 30 is connected to the top end of the cartridge cover 20 by screwing, locking, or the like at the bottom end, and is removable from the cartridge cover 20.
  • the inner peripheral surface 31a of the substantially annular side wall 31 has an annular shape centered on the center line L of the aerosol aspirator 1, has a larger diameter than the first aerosol flow path 46 of the cartridge 40, and has a cartridge cover. The diameter is smaller than 20.
  • the capsule holder 30 includes a bottom wall 32 provided at the bottom end of the side wall 31.
  • the bottom wall 32 is formed of, for example, resin.
  • the bottom wall 32 is fixed to the bottom end of the side wall 31 and closes the hollow portion surrounded by the inner peripheral surface of the side wall 31 at the bottom end of the side wall 31 except for the communication hole 33 described later.
  • the bottom wall 32 is provided with a communication hole 33 penetrating in the first direction X.
  • the communication hole 33 is formed at a position overlapping the center line L when viewed from the first direction.
  • a second load 34 is provided on the side wall 31 of the capsule holder 30. As shown in FIG. 5, the second load 34 is provided on the bottom side of the side wall 31, has an annular shape along the substantially annular side wall 31, and extends in the first direction X.
  • the second load 34 heats the storage chamber 53 of the capsule 50 to heat the flavor source 52 housed in the storage chamber 53.
  • the second load 34 may be an element capable of heating the flavor source 52 by heating the storage chamber 53 of the capsule 50.
  • the second load 34 may be, for example, a heat generating element such as a heat generating resistor, a ceramic heater, and an induction heating type heater. As the second load 34, one having a correlation between the temperature and the electric resistance value is used.
  • the second load 34 one having a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) characteristic in which the electric resistance value increases as the temperature increases is used.
  • PTC Pressure Temperature Coefficient
  • NTC Negative Temperature Coefficient
  • the second load 34 is electrically connected to the power supply 61 of the power supply unit 10 (FIGS. 6 and 6). See FIG. 7).
  • the discharge terminal 17 see FIG. 6
  • the capsule holder 30 of the power supply unit 10 are attached.
  • the second load 34 of the capsule holder 30 is electrically connected to the power supply 61 of the power supply unit 10 via the discharge terminal 17 and the connection terminal of the capsule holder 30 by coming into contact with the connection terminal (not shown).
  • the capsule 50 has a substantially cylindrical shape and includes a side wall 51 having both end faces open and extending in a substantially annular shape.
  • the side wall 51 is formed of, for example, a resin such as plastic.
  • the side wall 51 has a substantially annular shape having a diameter slightly smaller than that of the inner peripheral surface 31a of the side wall 31 of the capsule holder 30.
  • the capsule 50 includes a storage chamber 53 in which the flavor source 52 is housed.
  • the containment chamber 53 may be formed in the internal space of the capsule 50 surrounded by the side wall 51, as shown in FIG. Alternatively, the entire internal space of the capsule 50 excluding the outlet portion 55 described later may be the storage chamber 53.
  • the storage chamber 53 includes an inlet portion 54 provided on one end side of the capsule 50 extending in a substantially cylindrical shape in the cylindrical axial direction, and an outlet portion 55 provided on the other end side of the capsule 50 in the cylindrical axial direction.
  • the flavor source 52 contains tobacco granules 521 obtained by molding a tobacco raw material into granules.
  • the regular type capsule 50 containing the flavor source 52 not containing the menthol 80 and the menthol type capsule 50 containing the flavor source 52 containing the menthol 80 are the manufacturers of the aerosol aspirator 1. It is provided to the user by such means.
  • the menthol type capsule 50 for example, the menthol 80 is adsorbed on the tobacco granules 521 constituting the flavor source 52.
  • the flavor source 52 may contain chopped tobacco instead of the tobacco granules 521. Further, the flavor source 52 may contain a plant other than tobacco (for example, mint, Chinese medicine, herbs, etc.) instead of the tobacco granules 521. Further, the flavor source 52 may be added with another fragrance in addition to the menthol 80.
  • the inlet portion 54 is located inside the capsule 50 at a position separated from the bottom of the capsule 50 in the cylindrical axial direction of the capsule 50. It may be a partition wall that divides the space in the cylindrical axis direction of the capsule 50.
  • the inlet portion 54 may be a mesh-like partition wall through which the flavor source 52 cannot pass and the aerosol 72 can pass through.
  • the bottom portion of the capsule 50 also serves as the entrance portion 54.
  • the outlet portion 55 is a filter member filled in the internal space of the capsule 50 surrounded by the side wall 51 at the end portion on the top side of the side wall 51 in the cylindrical axial direction of the capsule 50.
  • the outlet portion 55 is a filter member through which the flavor source 52 cannot pass and the aerosol 72 can pass through.
  • the outlet portion 55 is provided near the top of the capsule 50, but the outlet portion 55 may be provided at a position away from the top of the capsule 50.
  • the accommodation chamber 53 is located between the first space 531 in which the flavor source 52 is present, the first space 531 and the outlet portion 55, and is adjacent to the outlet portion 55, and the second space 532 in which the flavor source 52 is not present. , Have.
  • the first space 531 and the second space 532 are formed adjacent to each other in the cylindrical axial direction of the capsule 50.
  • one end side of the capsule 50 in the cylindrical axis direction is adjacent to the inlet portion 54, and the other end side of the capsule 50 in the cylindrical axis direction is adjacent to the second space 532.
  • first space 531 and the second space 532 may be partitioned by a mesh-like partition wall 56 through which the flavor source 52 cannot pass and the aerosol 72 can pass.
  • the first space 531 and the second space 532 may be formed without using such a partition wall 56.
  • the flavor source 52 is housed in a part of the storage chamber 53 in a pressed state, and the movement of the flavor source 52 in the storage chamber 53 is made difficult, so that the first space 531 and the second space 532 are stored. And may be formed.
  • the flavor source 52 while allowing the flavor source 52 to move freely in the storage chamber 53, the flavor source 52 moves to the bottom side of the storage chamber 53 by gravity when the user performs a suction operation from the mouthpiece 58. Then, the first space 531 and the second space 532 may be formed.
  • the capsule 50 when the accommodation chamber 53 is formed in the internal space of the capsule 50, the capsule 50 is provided with a second capsule 50 between the bottom portion and the inlet portion 54 of the capsule 50 in the cylindrical axial direction of the capsule 50.
  • the aerosol flow path 57 may be formed.
  • the second aerosol flow path 57 is formed by the internal space of the capsule 50 surrounded by the side wall 51 between the bottom portion of the capsule 50 and the inlet portion 54 in the cylindrical axial direction of the capsule 50. Therefore, in the second aerosol flow path 57, the first end portion 571 of the capsule 50 in the cylindrical axial direction is opened at the bottom of the capsule 50, and the second end portion 572 of the capsule 50 in the cylindrical axial direction is the accommodation chamber 53. It is connected to the accommodation chamber 53 at the entrance portion 54.
  • the opening area of the communication hole 33 provided in the bottom wall 32 of the capsule holder 30 is larger than the cross-sectional area of the first aerosol flow path 46 of the cartridge 40, and the cross-sectional area of the second aerosol flow path 57 is the cartridge. It is larger than the cross-sectional area of the first aerosol flow path 46 of 40 and the opening area of the communication hole 33 provided in the bottom wall 32 of the capsule holder 30. Therefore, rather than the cross-sectional area of the first end portion 461 of the first aerosol flow path 46 connected to the heating chamber 43 of the cartridge 40, the second end portion 572 of the second aerosol flow path 57 connected to the storage chamber 53 of the capsule 50.
  • the cross-sectional area in is larger.
  • the aerosol flow path 90 in the present embodiment is composed of a first aerosol flow path 46, a communication hole 33, and a second aerosol flow path 57.
  • the cross-sectional area at the first end portion 461 of the first aerosol flow path 46 connected to the heating chamber 43 is smaller than the cross-sectional area at the second end portion 462 of the first aerosol flow path 46 connected to the communication hole 33.
  • the cross-sectional area of the first end portion 461 of the first aerosol flow path 46 connected to the heating chamber 43 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the communication hole 33.
  • the cross-sectional area of the communication hole 33 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the second aerosol flow path 57.
  • the aerosol flow path 90 has a second end portion connected to the accommodation chamber 53 rather than the cross-sectional area of the first end portion 461 of the first aerosol flow path 46 constituting the first end portion connected to the heating chamber 43.
  • the cross-sectional area at the second end 572 of the constituent second aerosol flow path 57 is larger.
  • the aerosol flow path 90 is formed so that the cross-sectional area increases from the first end portion to the second end portion.
  • the bottom portion of the capsule 50 also serves as the inlet portion 54, so that the above-mentioned second aerosol flow path 57 is not formed. That is, the aerosol flow path 90 in the present embodiment is composed of the first aerosol flow path 46 and the communication hole 33.
  • the cross-sectional area at the first end portion 461 of the first aerosol flow path 46 connected to the heating chamber 43 is smaller than the cross-sectional area at the second end portion 462 of the first aerosol flow path 46 connected to the communication hole 33.
  • the cross-sectional area of the first end portion 461 of the first aerosol flow path 46 connected to the heating chamber 43 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the communication hole 33.
  • the aerosol flow path 90 is connected to the accommodation chamber 53 rather than the cross-sectional area of the first end portion 461 of the first aerosol flow path 46 constituting the first end portion connected to the heating chamber 43.
  • the cross-sectional area of the communication holes 33 constituting the two ends is larger.
  • the aerosol flow path 90 is formed so that the cross-sectional area increases from the first end portion to the second end portion.
  • the aerosol flow path 90 in the present embodiment is composed of the first aerosol flow path 46, the communication hole 33, and the space formed between the bottom wall 32 of the capsule holder 30 and the bottom of the capsule 50. ..
  • the cross-sectional area at the first end portion 461 of the first aerosol flow path 46 connected to the heating chamber 43 is smaller than the cross-sectional area at the second end portion 462 of the first aerosol flow path 46 connected to the communication hole 33.
  • the cross-sectional area of the first end portion 461 of the first aerosol flow path 46 connected to the heating chamber 43 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the communication hole 33.
  • the cross-sectional area of the communication hole 33 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the space formed between the bottom wall 32 of the capsule holder 30 and the bottom of the capsule 50.
  • the aerosol flow path 90 is connected to the accommodation chamber 53 rather than the cross-sectional area of the first end portion 461 of the first aerosol flow path 46 constituting the first end portion connected to the heating chamber 43.
  • the cross-sectional area in the space formed between the bottom wall 32 of the capsule holder 30 and the bottom of the capsule 50, which constitutes the portion, is larger. Further, the aerosol flow path 90 is formed so that the cross-sectional area increases from the first end portion to the second end portion.
  • the capsule 50 is housed in a hollow portion of a hollow substantially annular capsule holder 30 so that the cylindrical axial direction of the substantially cylindrical shape is the first direction X which is the longitudinal direction of the aerosol aspirator 1. Further, in the capsule 50, in the first direction X, the capsule holder 30 has an inlet portion 54 on the bottom side (that is, the cartridge 40 side) of the aerosol aspirator 1 and an outlet portion 55 on the top side of the aerosol aspirator 1. It is housed in the hollow part. When the capsule 50 is housed in the hollow portion of the capsule holder 30, the capsule holder is such that the other end of the side wall 51 is exposed in the first direction X from the top end of the capsule holder 30. It is housed in 30 hollow portions.
  • the other end of the side wall 51 is a suction port 58 for the user to perform a suction operation when the aerosol suction device 1 is used.
  • the other end of the side wall 51 may have a step so that the capsule holder 30 is easily exposed in the first direction X from the top end.
  • the capsule 50 is housed in the hollow portion of the hollow substantially annular cartridge cover 20, and is placed in the hollow portion of the annular second load 34 provided in the capsule holder 30. , A part of the containment chamber 53 is accommodated.
  • the storage chamber 53 is heated with the heating region 53A in which the second load 34 of the capsule holder 30 is arranged while being housed in the hollow portion of the cartridge cover 20 in the cylindrical axial direction of the capsule 50. It has a non-heated region 53B located between the region 53A and the outlet portion 55, adjacent to the outlet portion 55, and where the second load 34 of the capsule holder 30 is not arranged.
  • the heated region 53A overlaps with at least a part of the first space 531 and the non-heated region 53B overlaps with at least a part of the second space 532.
  • the first space 531 and the heated region 53A substantially coincide with each other in the cylindrical axial direction of the capsule 50, and the second space 532 and the non-heated region 53B substantially coincide with each other.
  • the aerosol suction device 1 configured in this way is used in a state where the cartridge cover 20, the capsule holder 30, the cartridge 40, and the capsule 50 are attached to the power supply unit 10.
  • the aerosol flow path 90 is provided in the aerosol suction device 1 by at least the first aerosol flow path 46 provided in the cartridge 40 and the communication hole 33 provided in the bottom wall 32 of the capsule holder 30. It is formed.
  • the accommodation chamber 53 is formed in the internal space of the capsule 50 as shown in FIG. 3, the second aerosol flow path 57 provided in the capsule 50 also forms a part of the aerosol flow path 90.
  • the capsule 50 When the capsule 50 is housed in the capsule holder 30, if a space is formed between the bottom wall of the capsule holder 30 and the bottom of the capsule 50, it is formed between the bottom wall of the capsule holder 30 and the bottom of the capsule 50.
  • the space to be formed also forms a part of the aerosol flow path 90.
  • the aerosol flow path 90 connects the heating chamber 43 of the cartridge 40 and the storage chamber 53 of the capsule 50, and transports the aerosol 72 generated in the heating chamber 43 from the heating chamber 43 to the storage chamber 53.
  • the air flowing in from the air intake port (not shown) provided in the power supply unit case 11 is referred to by the arrow B in FIG.
  • the air is taken into the heating chamber 43 of the cartridge 40 from the air supply unit 13 provided on the top surface 11a of the power supply unit case 11.
  • the first load 45 generates heat, the aerosol source 71 held in the wick 44 is heated, and the aerosol source 71 heated by the first load 45 is vaporized and / or atomized in the heating chamber 43.
  • the aerosol source 71 vaporized and / or atomized by the first load 45 is aerosolized using the air taken into the heating chamber 43 from the air supply unit 13 of the power supply unit case 11 as a dispersion medium.
  • the aerosol source 71 vaporized and / or atomized in the heating chamber 43 and the air taken into the heating chamber 43 from the air supply unit 13 of the power supply unit case 11 are connected to the first aerosol flow path 46 communicating with the heating chamber 43. From the first end portion 461 to the second end portion 462 of the first aerosol flow path 46, it flows through the first aerosol flow path 46 while further being aerosolized.
  • the aerosol 72 thus generated is accommodated from the inlet portion 54 of the capsule 50 from the second end portion 462 of the first aerosol flow path 46, through the communication hole 33 provided in the bottom wall 32 of the capsule holder 30. Introduced in room 53. According to the embodiment, the aerosol 72 flows through the second aerosol flow path 57 provided in the capsule 50 or the bottom wall of the capsule holder 30 and the bottom of the capsule 50 before the aerosol 72 is introduced into the storage chamber 53. It flows through the space formed between them.
  • the aerosol 72 introduced from the inlet portion 54 into the accommodation chamber 53 was accommodated in the first space 531 as the aerosol 72 flows from the inlet portion 54 to the outlet portion 55 in the first direction X of the aerosol aspirator 1.
  • a flavor component is added from the flavor source 52.
  • the aerosol 72 flows through the accommodation chamber 53 from the inlet portion 54 to the outlet portion 55 in the first direction X of the aerosol aspirator 1. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the accommodation chamber 53, the flow direction of the aerosol 72 in which the aerosol 72 flows from the inlet portion 54 to the outlet portion 55 is the cylindrical axial direction of the capsule 50, and the first direction X of the aerosol aspirator 1 is X. It has become.
  • the second load 34 provided in the capsule holder 30 generates heat and heats the heating region 53A of the accommodation chamber 53.
  • the flavor source 52 accommodated in the first space 531 of the accommodation chamber 53 and the aerosol 72 flowing through the heating region 53A of the accommodation chamber 53 are heated.
  • the tobacco granules 521 constituting the flavor source 52 are sufficiently larger than the molecules of menthol 80 and function as an adsorbent for menthol 80, which is an adsorbent.
  • the menthol 80 is adsorbed on the tobacco granules 521 by chemisorption and is adsorbed on the tobacco granules 521 by physical adsorption. Chemisorption can occur by covalent bonds between the outermost electrons in the molecules that make up the tobacco granules 521 and the outermost electrons in the molecules that make up the menthol 80.
  • Physisorption can be caused by van der Waals forces acting between the surface of the tobacco granules 521 and the surface of the menthol 80.
  • the tobacco granules 521 and the menthol 80 are in a state called an adsorption equilibrium state.
  • the amount of menthol 80 newly adsorbed on the tobacco granules 521 and the amount of menthol 80 desorbed from the tobacco granules 521 become equal. That is, even if the menthol 80 is newly supplied to the tobacco granules 521, the apparent adsorption amount does not change.
  • the amount of adsorption in the adsorption equilibrium state decreases as the temperature of the adsorbent and the adsorbent increases. Both chemical adsorption and physical adsorption proceed in such a way that the menthol 80 occupies the adsorption site at the interface of the tobacco granules 521, and the adsorption amount of the menthol 80 when the adsorption site is completely filled is called the saturated adsorption amount. It will be easily understood that the adsorption amount in the adsorption equilibrium state described above is less than the saturated adsorption amount.
  • the aerosol 72 including the aerosolized menthol 80 derived from the aerosol source 71 and the aerosolized menthol 80 derived from the flavor source 52 flows through the second space 532 and is discharged from the outlet portion 55 to the outside of the storage chamber 53. It is supplied from the mouthpiece 58 into the user's mouth.
  • the DC / DC converter 66 which is an example of a voltage converter capable of converting the output voltage of the power supply 61 and applying it to the first load 45, has a cartridge 40 in the power supply unit 10. In the mounted state, it is connected between the first load 45 and the power supply 61.
  • the MCU 63 is connected between the DC / DC converter 66 and the power supply 61.
  • the second load 34 is connected between the MCU 63 and the DC / DC converter 66 with the cartridge 40 mounted on the power supply unit 10.
  • the series circuit of the DC / DC converter 66 and the first load 45 and the second load 34 are connected in parallel to the power supply 61 in the state where the cartridge 40 is mounted.
  • the DC / DC converter 66 is a booster circuit that is controlled by the MCU 63 and can boost the input voltage (for example, the output voltage of the power supply 61) to output, and applies the input voltage or the boosted voltage to the first load 45. It is configured to be possible. Since the electric power supplied to the first load 45 can be adjusted by changing the voltage applied to the first load 45 by the DC / DC converter 66, the amount of the aerosol source 71 vaporized or atomized by the first load 45. Can be controlled. As the DC / DC converter 66, for example, a switching regulator that converts an input voltage into a desired output voltage by controlling the on / off time of the switching element while monitoring the output voltage can be used.
  • the DC / DC converter 66 When a switching regulator is used as the DC / DC converter 66, the input voltage can be output as it is without boosting by controlling the switching element.
  • the DC / DC converter 66 is not limited to the step-up type (boost converter) described above, but may be a step-down type (back converter) or a buck-boost type.
  • the DC / DC converter 66 may be used, for example, to set the voltage applied to the first load 45 to V1 to V5 [V], which will be described later.
  • the MCU 63 controls the discharge to the second load 34 by using a switch (not shown), the temperature of the second load 34, the temperature of the flavor source 52, or the temperature of the storage chamber 53 (that is, the second temperature T2 described later). ) Can be obtained. Further, it is preferable that the MCU 63 is configured so that the temperature of the first load 45 can be acquired. The temperature of the first load 45 can be used to suppress overheating of the first load 45 and the aerosol source 71, and to highly control the amount of the aerosol source 71 vaporized or atomized by the first load 45.
  • the voltage sensor 671 measures and outputs the voltage value applied to the first load 45.
  • the current sensor 672 measures and outputs the current value flowing through the first load 45.
  • the output of the voltage sensor 671 and the output of the current sensor 672 are input to the MCU 63, respectively.
  • the MCU 63 acquires the resistance value of the first load 45 based on the output of the voltage sensor 671 and the output of the current sensor 672, and acquires the temperature of the first load 45 based on the acquired resistance value of the first load 45. ..
  • the voltage sensor 671 and the current sensor 672 may be composed of an operational amplifier and an analog-to-digital converter. At least a part of the voltage sensor 671 and / or at least a part of the current sensor 672 may be provided inside the MCU 63.
  • the current sensor 672 is unnecessary in the first temperature detection element 67.
  • the voltage sensor 671 is unnecessary in the first temperature detection element 67.
  • the voltage sensor 681 measures and outputs the voltage value applied to the second load 34.
  • the current sensor 682 measures and outputs the current value flowing through the second load 34.
  • the output of the voltage sensor 681 and the output of the current sensor 682 are input to the MCU 63, respectively.
  • the MCU 63 acquires the resistance value of the second load 34 based on the output of the voltage sensor 681 and the output of the current sensor 682, and acquires the temperature of the second load 34 based on the acquired resistance value of the second load 34. ..
  • the temperature of the second load 34 does not exactly match the temperature of the flavor source 52 heated by the second load 34, but can be regarded as substantially the same as the temperature of the flavor source 52. Further, the temperature of the second load 34 does not exactly match the temperature of the storage chamber 53 of the capsule 50 heated by the second load 34, but is regarded to be substantially the same as the temperature of the storage chamber 53 of the capsule 50. Can be done. Therefore, the second temperature detecting element 68 can also be used as a temperature detecting element for detecting the temperature of the flavor source 52 or the temperature of the storage chamber 53 of the capsule 50.
  • the voltage sensor 681 and the current sensor 682 may be composed of an operational amplifier and an analog-to-digital converter. At least a part of the voltage sensor 681 and / or at least a part of the current sensor 682 may be provided inside the MCU 63.
  • the current sensor 682 is unnecessary in the second temperature detection element 68.
  • the voltage sensor 681 is unnecessary in the second temperature detection element 68.
  • the second temperature detection element 68 is provided in the capsule holder 30 or the cartridge 40, the temperature of the second load 34, the temperature of the flavor source 52, or the storage chamber 53 of the capsule 50 is based on the output of the second temperature detection element 68.
  • the second temperature detecting element 68 is provided in the power supply unit 10 having the lowest replacement frequency in the aerosol aspirator 1. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of the capsule holder 30 and the cartridge 40, and to provide the user with the capsule holder 30 and the cartridge 40 which are frequently replaced as compared with the power supply unit 10 at a low cost.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a specific example of the power supply unit 10 shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 7 shows a specific example of a configuration in which the second temperature detection element 68 does not have the current sensor 682 and the first temperature detection element 67 does not have the current sensor 672.
  • the power supply unit 10 includes a power supply 61, an MCU 63, an LDO regulator 65, a switch SW1, and a series circuit of a resistance element R1 and a switch SW2 connected in parallel to the switch SW1.
  • a parallel circuit C2 consisting of a parallel circuit C1, a switch SW3, a series circuit of a resistance element R2 and a switch SW4 connected in parallel to the switch SW3, an operational amplifier OP1 and an analog digital converter ADC1 constituting a voltage sensor 671.
  • an operational amplifier OP2 and an analog-digital converter ADC2 constituting the voltage sensor 681. At least one of the operational amplifier OP1 and the operational amplifier OP2 may be provided inside the MCU 63.
  • the resistance element described in the present specification may be an element having a fixed electric resistance value, for example, a resistor, a diode, a transistor, or the like.
  • the resistance element R1 and the resistance element R2 are each a resistor.
  • the switch described in the present specification is a switching element such as a transistor that switches between interruption and continuity of a wiring path, for example, a bipolar transistor such as an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT: Integrated Gate Bipolar Transistor), and metal oxidation. It can be a field effect transistor such as a film semiconductor field effect transistor (PLC: Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effective Transistor). Further, the switch described in this specification may be configured by a relay (relay). In the example of FIG. 7, the switches SW1 to SW4 are transistors, respectively.
  • the LDO regulator 65 is connected to the main generatrix LU connected to the positive electrode of the power supply 61.
  • the MCU 63 is connected to the LDO regulator 65 and the main negative bus LD connected to the negative electrode of the power supply 61.
  • the MCU 63 is also connected to each of the switches SW1 to SW4, and controls the opening and closing of these switches.
  • the LDO regulator 65 steps down the voltage from the power supply 61 and outputs the voltage.
  • the output voltage V0 of the LDO regulator 65 is also used as the operating voltage of each of the MCU 63, the DC / DC converter 66, the operational amplifier OP1, the operational amplifier OP2, and the notification unit 16.
  • At least one of the MCU 63, the DC / DC converter 66, the operational amplifier OP1, the operational amplifier OP2, and the notification unit 16 may use the output voltage of the power supply 61 itself as the operating voltage.
  • at least one of the MCU 63, the DC / DC converter 66, the operational amplifier OP1, the operational amplifier OP2, and the notification unit 16 uses the voltage output by a regulator (not shown) different from the LDO regulator 65 as the operating voltage. May be good. The output voltage of this regulator may be different from V0 or may be the same.
  • the DC / DC converter 66 is connected to the main generatrix LU.
  • the first load 45 is connected to the main negative bus LD.
  • the parallel circuit C1 is connected to the DC / DC converter 66 and the first load 45.
  • the parallel circuit C2 is connected to the main generatrix LU.
  • the second load 34 is connected to the parallel circuit C2 and the main negative bus LD.
  • the non-inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier OP1 is connected to the connection node between the parallel circuit C1 and the first load 45.
  • the inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier OP1 is connected to each of the output terminal of the operational amplifier OP1 and the main negative bus LD via a resistance element.
  • the non-inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier OP2 is connected to the connection node between the parallel circuit C2 and the second load 34.
  • the inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier OP2 is connected to each of the output terminal of the operational amplifier OP2 and the main negative bus LD via a resistance element.
  • the analog-to-digital converter ADC1 is connected to the output terminal of the operational amplifier OP1.
  • the analog-to-digital converter ADC2 is connected to the output terminal of the operational amplifier OP2.
  • the analog-to-digital converter ADC1 and the analog-to-digital converter ADC2 may be provided outside the MCU 63.
  • the MCU 63 includes a temperature detection unit, a power control unit, and a notification control unit as functional blocks realized by the processor executing a program stored in the ROM.
  • the temperature detection unit acquires the first temperature T1, which is the temperature of the first load 45, based on the output of the first temperature detection element 67. Further, the temperature detection unit acquires the temperature of the second load 34, the temperature of the flavor source 52, or the temperature of the accommodation chamber 53, that is, the second temperature T2, based on the output of the second temperature detection element 68.
  • the temperature detection unit controls the switch SW1, the switch SW3, and the switch SW4 in a cutoff state, and controls the DC / DC converter 66 so as to output a predetermined constant voltage. .. Further, the temperature detection unit acquires the output value (voltage value applied to the first load 45) of the analog-to-digital converter ADC1 in a state where the switch SW2 is controlled to be in a conductive state, and the first is based on this output value. Acquire 1 temperature T1.
  • the non-inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier OP1 may be connected to the terminal on the DC / DC converter 66 side of the resistance element R1, and the inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier OP1 may be connected to the terminal on the switch SW2 side of the resistance element R1. ..
  • the temperature detection unit controls the switch SW1, the switch SW3, and the switch SW4 in a cutoff state, and controls the DC / DC converter 66 so as to output a predetermined constant voltage. Further, the temperature detection unit acquires the output value (voltage value applied to the resistance element R1) of the analog-to-digital converter ADC1 in a state where the switch SW2 is controlled to be in a conductive state, and the first is based on this output value.
  • the temperature T1 can be obtained.
  • the temperature detection unit controls the switch SW1, the switch SW2, and the switch SW3 in a cutoff state, and DC / DC (not shown) so as to output a predetermined constant voltage. Controls elements such as converters. Further, the temperature detection unit acquires the output value (voltage value applied to the second load 34) of the analog-to-digital converter ADC2 in a state where the switch SW4 is controlled to be in a conductive state, and the first is based on this output value. 2 Obtain the temperature T2.
  • the non-inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier OP2 may be connected to the terminal on the main positive bus LU side of the resistance element R2, and the inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier OP2 may be connected to the terminal on the switch SW4 side of the resistance element R2.
  • the temperature detection unit controls the switch SW1, the switch SW2, and the switch SW3 in a cutoff state, and controls an element such as a DC / DC converter (not shown) so as to output a predetermined constant voltage. do. Further, the temperature detection unit acquires the output value (voltage value applied to the resistance element R2) of the analog-to-digital converter ADC2 in a state where the switch SW4 is controlled to be in a conductive state, and the second is based on this output value.
  • the temperature T2 can be obtained.
  • the notification control unit controls the notification unit 16 so as to notify the user of various information. For example, when the notification control unit detects that it is time to replace the capsule 50, the notification control unit controls the notification unit 16 to give a capsule exchange notification prompting the replacement of the capsule 50. Further, when the notification control unit detects that it is time to replace the cartridge 40, the notification control unit controls the notification unit 16 to give a cartridge replacement notification prompting the replacement of the cartridge 40. Further, when the notification control unit detects that the remaining amount of the power supply 61 is low, the notification control unit controls the notification unit 16 to give a notification prompting the replacement or charging of the power supply 61, or the control state by the MCU 63 at a predetermined timing. The notification unit 16 may be controlled to notify (for example, the discharge mode described later).
  • the power control unit discharges the power supply 61 to the first load 45 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as the discharge to the first load 45) and the power supply 61 to the second load 34 (hereinafter, simply referred to as the second load). It also controls the discharge to 34).
  • the power control unit puts the switch SW2, the switch SW3, and the switch SW4 in a cut-off state (that is, off) and puts the switch SW1 in a conduction state (that is, off). That is, by turning it on), discharge to the first load 45 can be realized.
  • the power control unit puts the switch SW1, the switch SW2, and the switch SW4 in a cutoff state, and puts the switch SW3 in a conductive state. Discharge to the second load 34 can be realized.
  • the power control unit When the power control unit detects an aerosol generation request from the user based on the output of the intake sensor 62 (that is, when the suction operation is performed by the user), the power control unit causes the first load 45 and the second load 34 to be discharged. .. As a result, the aerosol source 71 is heated by the first load 45 (that is, the aerosol is generated) and the flavor source 52 is heated by the second load 34 in response to the aerosol production request. At this time, the electric power control unit increases the amount of flavor component added from the flavor source 52 (hereinafter, simply, flavor) to the aerosol (vaporized and / or atomized aerosol source 71) generated in response to the aerosol generation request. It is also referred to as a component amount.
  • the discharge to the first load 45 and the second load 34 is controlled so that the flavor component amount W flavor , which will be described later, converges to a predetermined target amount.
  • This target amount is a value that is appropriately determined, but for example, a target range of the flavor component amount may be appropriately determined, and the median value in this target range may be set as the target amount.
  • a weight for example, [mg]
  • the cartridge 40 mounted on the aerosol aspirator 1 includes a menthol type in which the aerosol source 71 includes menthol and a regular type in which the aerosol source 71 does not contain menthol.
  • the capsule 50 attached to the aerosol aspirator 1 includes a menthol type in which the flavor source 52 contains menthol and a regular type in which the flavor source 52 does not contain menthol.
  • the aerosol aspirator 1 is in a state where the menthol type cartridge 40 is attached and the menthol type capsule 50 is attached, in other words, both the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52 contain the menthol. Can take a state.
  • the aerosol aspirator 1 may be in a state in which a menthol type cartridge 40 is attached and a regular type capsule 50 is attached, in other words, a state in which only the aerosol source 71 contains menthol.
  • the aerosol aspirator 1 may be in a state in which the regular type cartridge 40 is attached and the menthol type capsule 50 is attached, in other words, the menthol is contained only in the flavor source 52.
  • the aerosol aspirator 1 is in a state where the regular type cartridge 40 is attached and the regular type capsule 50 is attached, in other words, both the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52 do not contain menthol. Can take a state.
  • the MCU 63 can determine (identify) whether or not the type of the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 mounted on the aerosol aspirator 1, that is, each of the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52 contains menthol. It is configured. The determination as to whether or not each of the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52 contains menthol may be realized by using an arbitrary method. For example, as will be described later, the MCU 63 may determine whether or not each of the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52 contains menthol based on the operation performed on the operation unit 15.
  • the power control unit discharges the discharge to the first load 45 and the second load 34 based on the determination result (identification result) as to whether or not each of the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52 contains menthol. Control.
  • the discharge to the first load 45 and the second load 34 is controlled.
  • the discharge mode to the first load 45 and the second load 34 can be different. Thereby, the discharge to the first load 45 and the second load 34 can be appropriately controlled depending on the target containing (or not containing) the menthol.
  • the power control unit controls the discharge to the first load 45 and the discharge to the second load 34 by the menthol mode.
  • the discharge mode to the first load 45 in the menthol mode is different from the discharge mode to the first load 45 in the regular mode described later.
  • the voltage applied to the first load 45 is gradually or continuously increased (that is, as described later using (b) of FIG. 13). It is supposed to change). This makes it possible to change the amount of aerosol produced by heating with the first load 45. Therefore, it is possible to highly control the amount of menthol derived from the aerosol source 71 and the amount of menthol derived from the flavor source 52.
  • the discharge mode to the second load 34 in the menthol mode when both the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52 contain the menthol is also different from the discharge mode to the second load 34 in the regular mode described later. It has become a thing.
  • the discharge mode to the second load 34 in the menthol mode gradually or continuously decreases (that is, changes) the target temperature of the second load 34, as will be described later using (a) of FIG. ).
  • the flavor source 52 specifically, tobacco granules 521
  • the menthol in the capsule 50 reach the adsorption equilibrium state
  • the flavor source 52 and the menthol are in the adsorption equilibrium state. It is possible to supply an appropriate amount of menthol to the user and stabilize the menthol provided to the user to an appropriate amount even after reaching the above stage.
  • the aerosol aspirator 1 is in a state where the aerosol source 71 contains menthol only (that is, the cartridge 40 is a menthol type and the capsule 50 is a regular type).
  • the power control unit controls the discharge to the first load 45 and the discharge to the second load 34 by the menthol mode.
  • the discharge mode to the first load 45 in the menthol mode in this case is the discharge mode to the first load 45 in the menthol mode when both the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52 described above contain menthol.
  • the mode of discharging to the first load 45 in the regular mode is the mode of discharging to the first load 45 in the regular mode.
  • the voltage applied to the first load 45 is gradually or continuously reduced (that is, as described later using (b) of FIG. 14). It is supposed to change). This makes it possible to change the amount of aerosol produced by heating with the first load 45. Therefore, it is possible to highly control the amount of menthol derived from the aerosol source 71 and the amount of menthol derived from the flavor source 52.
  • the discharge mode to the second load 34 in the menthol mode when only the aerosol source 71 contains menthol is, for example, the menthol when both the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52 contain menthol. It is the same as the discharge mode to the second load 34 in the mode. That is, the discharge mode to the second load 34 in the menthol mode in this case gradually or continuously reduces (that is, changes) the target temperature of the second load 34 (FIG. 13 (a)). And (a) of FIG. 14). In other words, the discharge mode to the second load 34 in the menthol mode in this case is also different from the discharge mode to the second load 34 in the regular mode.
  • the power control unit controls the discharge to the first load 45 and the discharge to the second load 34 by the regular mode.
  • the mode of discharging to the first load 45 in the regular mode is, for example, to maintain a constant voltage applied to the first load 45, as will be described later using FIG. 13 (b). This makes it possible to simplify the control of the voltage applied to the first load 45 (that is, the power supplied to the first load 45) in the case of the regular mode.
  • the target temperature of the second load 34 is gradually or continuously increased (that is, changed). It is supposed to make you.
  • the flavor component that is, the flavor derived from the flavor source 52
  • the flavor component that is, the flavor derived from the flavor source 52
  • the aerosol aspirator 1 is in a state where menthol is contained only in the flavor source 52 (that is, the cartridge 40 is a regular type and the capsule 50 is a menthol type).
  • the power control unit controls the discharge to the first load 45 and the discharge to the second load 34 by the menthol mode.
  • the discharge mode to the first load 45 in the menthol mode is that the menthol is contained in both the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52 described above, and the menthol is contained only in the aerosol source 71. It is different from the discharge mode to the first load 45 in the menthol mode in either case.
  • the discharge mode to the first load 45 in the menthol mode in this case is the same as the discharge mode to the first load 45 in the regular mode. That is, the discharge mode to the first load 45 in the menthol mode in this case keeps the applied voltage to the first load 45 constant. As a result, the amount of aerosol generated by heating by the first load 45 can be made constant, and the amount of menthol derived from the flavor source 52 generated by heating by the second load 34 can be easily controlled.
  • the discharge mode to the second load 34 in the menthol mode when only the flavor source 52 contains menthol is also the case where both the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52 described above contain menthol. It is different from the discharge mode to the second load 34 in the menthol mode in either case where the aerosol source 71 contains only the menthol.
  • the discharge mode to the second load 34 in the menthol mode in this case is the same as the discharge mode to the second load 34 in the regular mode. That is, the discharge mode to the second load 34 in the menthol mode in this case gradually or continuously increases (that is, changes) the target temperature of the second load 34.
  • the desorption of menthol adsorbed on the flavor source 52 (specifically, tobacco granules 521) from the flavor source 52 can be gradually promoted, and the amount of menthol provided to the user (that is, the flavor derived from menthol). Can be stabilized.
  • the power control unit may control the discharge to the first load 45 and the discharge to the second load 34 by the regular mode.
  • the weight [mg] of the aerosol generated by heating by the first load 45 and passing through the flavor source 52 (that is, in the capsule 50) for one suction operation by the user is referred to as aerosol weight Waerosol .
  • the electric power required to be supplied to the first load 45 in order to generate an aerosol having an aerosol weight of Waerosol is referred to as an atomizing electric power Pliquid .
  • the supply time of the atomizing power Pliquid to the first load 45 is described as the supply time t sense .
  • the supply time t sensor is provided with a predetermined upper limit value tupper (for example, 2.4 [s]), and the MCU 63 has a supply time t sensor . When the upper limit value tupper is reached, the power supply to the first load 45 is stopped regardless of the output value of the intake sensor 62 (see steps S19 and S20 described later).
  • n puff is a natural number of 0 or more.
  • [Mg] is described as the remaining amount of flavor component W capsule (n puff ).
  • the weight [mg] of the flavor component added to the aerosol passing through the flavor source 52 (that is, in the capsule 50) for one suction operation by the user is described as the flavor component amount W flavor .
  • the parameter relating to the temperature of the flavor source 52 is described as the temperature parameter T capsule .
  • the temperature parameter T capsule is a parameter indicating the above-mentioned second temperature T2, and is, for example, a parameter indicating the temperature of the second load 34.
  • the flavor component amount W flavor depends on the flavor component remaining amount W capsule , the temperature parameter T capsule , and the aerosol weight Waerosol . Therefore, the flavor component amount W flavor can be modeled by the following formula (1).
  • W flavor ⁇ ⁇ (W capsule ⁇ T aerosol ) ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ W aerosol ... (1)
  • ⁇ in the above formula (1) is a coefficient indicating the ratio of how much flavor component is added to the aerosol when the generated aerosol passes through the flavor source 52 for one suction operation by the user. It is required experimentally. Further, ⁇ in the above equation (1) is a coefficient obtained experimentally. The temperature parameter T capsule and the remaining amount of flavor component W capsule may fluctuate during the period in which one suction operation is performed, but in order to treat these as constant values, such ⁇ is introduced here. There is.
  • the remaining amount of flavor component W capsule decreases as the suction operation is performed by the user. Therefore, the remaining amount of flavor component W capsule is inversely proportional to the number of times the suction operation is performed (hereinafter, also referred to as the number of suctions). Further, in the aerosol suction device 1, since the discharge to the first load 45 is performed each time the suction operation is performed, the remaining amount of flavor component W capsule is discharged to the first load 45 in order to generate the aerosol. It can be said that it is inversely proportional to the number of times the battery is discharged and the cumulative value of the period during which the first load 45 is discharged.
  • the discharge mode for controlling the discharge to the first load 45 and the second load 34 is set to the regular mode.
  • the MCU 63 controls the discharge to the second load 34 in order to raise the temperature of the flavor source 52 as the remaining amount of flavor component W capsule decreases (that is, the number of suctions increases). (See FIGS. 13 and 14).
  • the MCU63 power control unit
  • the MCU63 is used when the cartridge 40 or capsule 50 mounted on the aerosol aspirator 1 is of the menthol type (that is, when the aerosol source 71 or the flavor source 52 contains menthol).
  • the MCU 63 adjusts the temperature of the flavor source 52 as the remaining amount of flavor component W capsule decreases (that is, the number of suctions increases) from the viewpoint of supplying an appropriate amount of menthol to the user.
  • the discharge to the second load 34 is controlled (see FIGS. 13 and 14). This makes it possible to supply the user with an appropriate amount of menthol, as will be described later.
  • the MCU 63 increases the voltage applied to the first load 45 to increase the electric power supplied to the first load 45.
  • the aerosol weight Waerosol may be increased (see FIG. 13).
  • the decrease in the amount of flavor component W flavor caused by lowering the temperature of the flavor source 52 in order to supply an appropriate amount of menthol to the user is reduced by heating the aerosol weight Waerosol by the first load 45. Since it can be compensated by an increase, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the amount of flavor component W flavor supplied to the user's mouth and enable a stable supply of menthol and flavor component to the user.
  • the MCU 63 waits until the power of the aerosol aspirator 1 is turned on by an operation to the operation unit 15 or the like (step S0: NO loop).
  • step S0: NO loop When the power of the aerosol aspirator 1 is turned on (step S0: YES), the MCU 63 shifts the operating mode of the aerosol aspirator 1 to an activation mode capable of producing an aerosol, and types of the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50.
  • the flavor identification process (described later) for identifying the above is executed (step S1).
  • the MCU 63 has a second load so that the target temperature of the second load 34 (hereinafter, also referred to as the target temperature T cap_target ), which will be described later, converges to a predetermined temperature (default temperature) triggered by the transition to the start mode.
  • the discharge to 34 may be started.
  • the second load 34 can be preheated with the transition to the activation mode as an opportunity, and the temperatures of the second load 34 and the flavor source 52 can be raised at an early stage.
  • the initial target temperature T cap_target is set to a higher 80 [° C.], as will be described later.
  • the second load 34 It takes a certain amount of time for the second load 34 to reach such a high temperature, but by preheating the second load 34 triggered by the transition to the start mode, the second load 34 reaches such a high temperature. Encourage early arrival. Therefore, when the aerosol source 71 or the like contains menthol, the amount of menthol provided to the user (that is, the flavor derived from menthol) is stabilized at an early stage, and immediately after the transition to the activation mode (for example, so-called sucking). From the beginning), it becomes possible to stably supply an appropriate amount of menthol to the user.
  • the MCU 63 discharges the discharge to the second load 34 before executing the flavor identification process, that is, before executing the determination as to whether or not each of the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52 contains menthol.
  • the timing at which the preheating of the second load 34 is started can be advanced, and the temperature of the second load 34 and the flavor source 52 can be increased at an early stage.
  • the MCU 63 contains menthol in each of the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52 (that is, each of the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52).
  • the preheating of the second load 34 is terminated.
  • the MCU 63 may start discharging to the second load 34 depending on the target containing (or not containing) menthol among the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52.
  • the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52 contain menthol, it becomes possible to appropriately control the discharge to the second load 34 according to the target.
  • the MCU 63 sets the target temperature (default temperature) of the second load 34 at the time of preheating to the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52, for example.
  • the minimum target temperature (60 [° C.] in this embodiment) of the second load 34 in the menthol mode when both contain menthol and when only the aerosol source 71 contains menthol. Let it be the temperature.
  • the second load 34 and the flavor source 52 can be prevented from becoming too hot due to the preheating of the second load 34, and the second load 34 can be preheated to an appropriate temperature, stabilizing the flavor and taste and the second load. It is possible to reduce power consumption by preheating 34.
  • the flavor source 52 becomes too hot due to the preheating of the second load 34, and the flavoring taste is enjoyed. It is possible to prevent the user from being supplied with a large amount of menthol, which may lead to a decrease in the amount of menthol.
  • the MCU 63 sets the target temperature of the second load 34 at the time of preheating to the minimum of the target temperature of the second load 34 in the regular mode, for example.
  • the temperature is less than a value (30 [° C.] in this embodiment).
  • the discharge to the second load 34 is controlled in the same discharge mode as in the regular mode.
  • the MCU 63 is the target of the second load 34 at the time of preheating. The temperature is set to a temperature lower than the minimum value of the target temperature of the second load 34 when the menthol is contained only in the flavor source 52.
  • the preheating of the second load 34 causes the second load 34 and flavor. It is possible to suppress the source 52 from becoming too hot, preheat the second load 34 to an appropriate temperature, stabilize the flavor, and reduce the power consumption due to the preheating of the second load 34. Specifically, even if both the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52 do not contain menthol, or even if only the flavor source 52 contains menthol, the flavor source 52 is generated by the preheating of the second load 34. It is possible to prevent the user from being supplied with a large amount of flavor components and menthol which may lead to a decrease in flavor and taste due to excessively high temperature.
  • the minimum value of the target temperature of the second load 34 in the regular mode is the case where both the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52 contain menthol, and the aerosol source 71.
  • the temperature is less than the minimum value of the target temperature of the second load 34 in the menthol mode when only the menthol is contained. Therefore, by setting the target temperature of the second load 34 during preheating to a temperature lower than the minimum value of the target temperature of the second load 34 in the regular mode, menthol is naturally added to both the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52.
  • the temperature is less than the minimum value of the target temperature of the second load 34 in the menthol mode when the menthol is contained and when the aerosol source 71 contains the menthol only. Therefore, by setting the target temperature of the second load 34 at the time of preheating to a temperature lower than the minimum value of the target temperature of the second load 34 in the regular mode, the menthol of the aerosol source 71 and the flavor source 52 is included. Regardless of the target (or not included), it is possible to prevent the second load 34 and the flavor source 52 from becoming too hot due to the preheating of the second load 34, thereby stabilizing the flavor and taste. And the power consumption can be reduced by preheating the second load 34.
  • the MCU 63 determines whether or not the cartridge 40 or the capsule 50 is a menthol type based on the processing result of the flavor identification process (step S2). For example, when it is set that the cartridge 40 or the capsule 50 is a menthol type as a result of the flavor identification process, the MCU 63 determines affirmative in step S2 (step S2: YES), and the first load from the power supply 61. In order to control the discharge to the 45 and the second load 34 by the menthol mode, the menthol mode process is executed.
  • the MCU 63 In the menthol mode processing, the MCU 63 first notifies the user that the menthol mode is set by the notification unit 16 (step S3). At this time, the MCU 63 notifies that the menthol mode is set by, for example, causing the light emitting element 161 to emit green light and vibrating the vibrating element 162.
  • the MCU 63 has a target temperature T cap_taget and an atomizing power supplied to the first load 45 (hereinafter, atomizing power) based on the remaining amount of flavor component W capsule (n puff -1) contained in the flavor source 52. (Also referred to as P liquid ) is set (step S4), and the process proceeds to step S5.
  • the remaining amount of flavor component W capsule ( npuff -1) becomes Winitial if the suction operation is not performed even once after the new capsule 50 is attached, and if the suction operation is performed once or more. It becomes the flavor component remaining amount W capsule ( npuff ) calculated by the remaining amount update process (described later) immediately before.
  • a specific setting example of the target temperature T cap_target and the like in the menthol mode will be described later with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14.
  • the MCU 63 acquires the current temperature of the second load 34 (hereinafter, also referred to as temperature T cap_sense ) based on the output of the second temperature detecting element 68 (step S5).
  • the temperature T cap_sense which is the temperature of the second load 34, is an example of the temperature parameter T capsule described above.
  • the temperature of the flavor source 52 or the storage chamber 53 may be used instead of the temperature of the second load 34. good.
  • the MCU 63 controls the discharge from the power supply 61 to the second load 34 so that the temperature T cap_sense converges to the target temperature T cap_gene based on the set target temperature T cap_target and the acquired temperature T cap_sense . (Step S6). At this time, the MCU 63 performs, for example, PID (Proportional-Integral-Differential) control so that the temperature T cap_sense converges to the target temperature T cap_target .
  • PID Proportional-Integral-Differential
  • a control for converging the temperature T cap_sense to the target temperature T cap_target instead of the PID control, an ON / OFF control for turning on / off the power supply to the second load 34, a P (Proportional) control, or a PI (Proportional) control is used. -Integral) control or the like may be used. Further, the target temperature T cap_target may have hysteresis.
  • step S7 determines whether or not there is a request for aerosol production. If there is no aerosol production request (step S7: NO), the MCU63 determines whether a predetermined period has elapsed without an aerosol production request (step S8). If the predetermined period has not elapsed without the aerosol production request (step S8: NO), the MCU 63 returns to step S6.
  • the MCU 63 stops discharging to the second load 34 (step S9), and the operating mode of the aerosol aspirator 1 is changed to the sleep mode.
  • the transition is made (step S10), and the process proceeds to step S29 described later.
  • the sleep mode is an operation mode in which the power consumption of the aerosol aspirator 1 is smaller than that in the activation mode and the transition to the activation mode is possible. Therefore, the MCU 63 can reduce the power consumption of the aerosol aspirator 1 while maintaining a state in which the aerosol aspirator 1 can be returned to the start mode as needed by shifting the aerosol aspirator 1 to the sleep mode.
  • step S7 if there is a request to generate an aerosol (step S7: YES), the MCU 63 temporarily stops heating the flavor source 52 by the second load 34 (that is, discharging to the second load 34), and the second temperature detecting element. Based on the output of 68, the temperature T cap_sense is acquired (step S11). The MCU 63 does not have to stop the heating of the flavor source 52 by the second load 34 (that is, the discharge to the second load 34) when the step S11 is executed.
  • the MCU 63 determines whether or not the acquired temperature T cap_sense is higher than the set target temperature T cap_target ⁇ (where ⁇ ⁇ 0) (step S12). This ⁇ can be arbitrarily determined by the manufacturer of the aerosol aspirator 1. If the temperature T cap_sense is higher than the target temperature T cap_target ⁇ (step S12: YES), the MCU63 sets the current atomization power Pliquid ⁇ (where ⁇ > 0) as the new atomization power Pliquid . (Step S13), the process proceeds to step S16.
  • the MCU 63 sets the target temperature T cap_target from 80 [° C] to 60 at a predetermined time. Change to [°C].
  • the temperature T cap_sense for example, 80 [° C.]
  • the MCU 63 makes an affirmative determination in step S12 and performs the process of step S13 to reduce the atomization power Pliquid .
  • the actual temperature of the flavor source 52, the second load 34, etc. may be higher than 60 [° C] immediately after the target temperature T cap_target is changed from 80 [° C] to 60 [° C].
  • the atomization power Pliquid can be reduced to reduce the amount of the aerosol source 71 generated by heating by the first load 45 and supplied to the flavor source 52. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the supply of a large amount of menthol to the user's mouth and stably supply an appropriate amount of menthol to the user.
  • step S12 determines whether the temperature T cap_sense is lower than the target temperature T cap_target- ⁇ (step S14). .. If the temperature T cap_sense is lower than the target temperature T cap_target ⁇ (step S14: YES), the MCU63 sets the current atomization power Pliquid + ⁇ as the new atomization power Pliquid (step S15) and step S16. Proceed to.
  • step S14 NO
  • the temperature T cap_sense the target temperature T cap_target - ⁇ , so that the MCU63 maintains the current atomization power Pliquid. Then, the process proceeds to step S16 as it is.
  • the MCU 63 notifies the user of the current discharge mode (step S16). For example, in the case of the menthol mode (that is, when the menthol mode process is executed), in step S16, the MCU 63 notifies the user that the menthol mode is set, for example, by causing the light emitting element 161 to emit light in green. On the other hand, in the case of the regular mode (that is, when the regular mode processing is executed), in step S16, the MCU 63 notifies the user that the mode is the regular mode, for example, by causing the light emitting element 161 to emit light in white.
  • the MCU 63 controls the DC / DC converter 66 so that the atomizing power Pliquid set in step S13 or step S15 is supplied to the first load 45 (step S17). Specifically, the MCU 63 controls the voltage applied to the first load 45 by the DC / DC converter 66 so that the atomization power Pliquid is supplied to the first load 45. As a result, the atomization power Pliquid is supplied to the first load 45, the aerosol source 71 is heated by the first load 45, and the vaporized and / or atomized aerosol source 71 is generated.
  • the MCU 63 determines whether or not the aerosol production request has been completed (step S18).
  • the MCU63 determines whether or not the elapsed time from the start of supply of the atomizing power Pliquid , that is, whether or not the supply time t sense has reached the upper limit value tupper. Is determined (step S19). If the supply time t sense has not reached the upper limit value tupper (step S19: NO), the MCU 63 returns to step S16. In this case, the supply of the atomized power Pliquid to the first load 45, that is, the vaporization and / or the generation of the atomized aerosol source 71 is continued.
  • step S18 when the aerosol generation request is completed (step S18: YES) and when the supply time t sense reaches the upper limit value tupper (step S19: YES), the MCU 63 sets the atomization power to the first load 45.
  • the supply of the P liquid that is, the discharge to the first load 45
  • step S20 the remaining amount updating process for calculating the remaining amount of the flavor component contained in the flavor source 52 is executed.
  • the MCU 63 first acquires the supply time t sense to which the atomized power Pliquid is supplied (step S21). Next, the MCU 63 adds "1" to n puff , which is the count value of the puff number counter (step S22).
  • the MCU 63 has the acquired supply time t sense , the atomization power Liquid supplied to the first load 45 in response to the aerosol generation request, and the target temperature T cap_target set when the aerosol generation request is detected.
  • the remaining amount of the flavor component W capsule (n puff ) contained in the flavor source 52 is updated (step S23).
  • the MCU 63 calculates the remaining amount of flavor component W capsule (n puff ) from the following formula (2), and stores the calculated remaining amount of flavor component W capsule (n puff ) in the memory 63a to leave the remaining flavor component. Update the quantity W capsule (n puff ).
  • ⁇ and ⁇ in the above formula (2) are the same as ⁇ and ⁇ in the above formula (1), and are obtained experimentally. Further, the ⁇ in the above formula (2) is the same as the ⁇ used in step S13, and is preset by the manufacturer of the aerosol aspirator 1. Then, ⁇ in the above equation (2) is a coefficient obtained experimentally like ⁇ and ⁇ .
  • the MCU 63 determines whether or not the updated flavor component remaining amount W capsule ( npuff ) is less than a predetermined remaining amount threshold value which is a condition for notifying the capsule exchange (step S24). If the updated flavor component remaining amount W capsule (n capsule ) is equal to or higher than the remaining amount threshold value (step S24: NO), a sufficient amount of flavor component contained in the flavor source 52 (that is, in the capsule 50) still remains. Therefore, the MCU 63 proceeds to step S29 as it is.
  • step S24 determines whether or not the capsule 50 has been replaced a predetermined number of times after the replacement of the 40. For example, in the present embodiment, one cartridge 40 is provided to the user in the form of combining five capsules 50. In this case, in step S25, the MCU 63 determines whether the capsule 50 has been replaced five times after the cartridge 40 has been replaced.
  • the MCU 63 gives a capsule replacement notification (step S26).
  • the MCU 63 notifies the capsule exchange by operating the notification unit 16 in the operation mode for the capsule exchange notification.
  • the MCU 63 gives a cartridge replacement notification (step S27). ..
  • the MCU 63 notifies the cartridge replacement by operating the notification unit 16 in the operation mode for the cartridge replacement notification.
  • the MCU 63 resets the count value of the puff number counter to 1, and initializes the setting of the target temperature T cap_target (step S28).
  • the MCU63 sets, for example, the target temperature T cap_target to -273 [° C.], which is absolute zero.
  • the MCU 63 determines whether or not the power of the aerosol aspirator 1 has been turned off by an operation or the like to the operation unit 15 (step S29). Then, when the power of the aerosol aspirator 1 is turned off (step S29: YES), the MCU 63 ends a series of processes. On the other hand, if the power of the aerosol aspirator 1 is not turned off (step S29: NO), the MCU 63 returns to step S1.
  • step S1 when it is set that the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 are regular types as a result of the flavor identification process in step S1, the MCU 63 determines negative in step S2 (step S2: NO), and the power supply 61 is used. In order to control the discharge to the first load 45 and the second load 34 by the regular mode, the regular mode process is executed.
  • the MCU 63 In the regular mode processing, the MCU 63 first notifies the user of the fact that it is in the regular mode by the notification unit 16 (step S30). At this time, the MCU 63 notifies that the mode is regular by, for example, causing the light emitting element 161 to emit light in white and vibrating the vibrating element 162.
  • the MCU 63 determines the aerosol weight Waerosol required to achieve the target flavor component amount W flavor based on the flavor component remaining amount W capsule (n puff -1) contained in the flavor source 52 (. Step S31).
  • the MCU 63 calculates the aerosol weight Waerosol from the following formula (3) obtained by modifying the above formula (1), and determines the calculated aerosol weight Waerosol .
  • ⁇ and ⁇ in the above formula (3) are the same as ⁇ and ⁇ in the above formula (1), and are obtained experimentally.
  • the target flavor component amount W flavor is preset by the manufacturer of the aerosol aspirator 1. Then, the remaining amount of flavor component W capsule ( npuff -1) in the above formula (3) becomes Winitial if the suction operation is not performed even once after the new capsule 50 is attached, and the suction operation is performed once. If the above is performed, the remaining amount of flavor component W capsule ( npuff ) calculated by the immediately preceding remaining amount update process is obtained.
  • step S32 the MCU 63 sets the atomizing power Pliquid to be supplied to the first load 45 based on the aerosol weight Waerosol determined in step S31 (step S32).
  • step S32 for example, the MCU 63 calculates the atomization power Pliquid from the following equation (4) and sets the calculated atomization power Pliquid .
  • the ⁇ in the above formula (4) is the same as the ⁇ in the above formula (2), and is obtained experimentally. Further, the aerosol weight Waerosol in the above formula (4) is the aerosol weight Waerosol determined in step S31. Then, t in the above equation (4) is a supply time t sense that is expected to supply the atomizing power Pliquid , and can be, for example, an upper limit value tupper .
  • the MCU 63 determines whether or not the atomizing power Pliquid determined in step S32 is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit power that can be discharged from the power source 61 to the first load 45 at that time (step S33). If the atomization power Pliquid is equal to or less than the upper limit power (step S33: Yes), the MCU 63 returns to the above-mentioned step S6. On the other hand, if the atomization power Pliquid exceeds the upper limit power (step S33: NO), the MCU 63 increases the target temperature T cap_target by a predetermined amount (step S34) and returns to step S30.
  • step S32 the aerosol weight Waerosol required to achieve the target flavor component amount W flavor is reduced by that amount.
  • the atomization power Pliquid determined in step S32 above can be reduced.
  • the MCU 63 can make the determination of step S33, which was initially determined to be NO, to be YES in the meantime, and can shift to step S5 shown in FIG.
  • step S1 the flavor identification process shown in step S1 will be described.
  • the MCU 63 first determines whether or not the aerosol suction device 1 has just been turned on (step S41). The MCU 63 determines affirmation in step S41 only in the case of the first flavor identification process after the power of the aerosol aspirator 1 is turned on, for example.
  • the MCU 63 attempts to acquire the types of the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 (step S42).
  • the MCU 63 can acquire the types of the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50, for example, based on the operation performed on the operation unit 15.
  • the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 are provided with a storage medium (for example, an IC chip) that stores information indicating these types, and the MCU 63 reads the information stored in the storage medium to read the information stored in the storage medium, thereby storing the cartridge 40 and the capsule. You may get 50 types.
  • the electric resistance values of the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 are set to be different according to these types, and the MCU 63 may acquire the types of the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 based on these electric resistance values. good.
  • the type of the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 may be obtained by using other detectable physical quantities such as the transmittance and the reflectance of light in the capsule 50 and the cartridge 40.
  • the MCU 63 determines whether or not the types of the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 can be obtained by step S42 (step S43). If the types of the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 can be acquired (step S43: YES), the MCU 63 stores the information indicating the types of the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 acquired in step S42 in the memory 63a (step S44). Then, the MCU 63 sets the types of the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 acquired in step S42 as the processing result of the flavor identification processing this time, and ends the flavor identification processing.
  • step S45 the MCU 63 performs a predetermined error process (step S45) and ends the flavor identification process.
  • the types of the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 cannot be obtained, for example, the cartridge 40 is not sufficiently attached (connected) to the power supply unit 10, or the capsule 50 is not sufficiently accommodated in the capsule holder 30. Can occur in some cases.
  • the operation unit 15 is not operated, the information stored in the storage medium of the cartridge 40 or the capsule 50 cannot be read by the MCU 63, the electric resistance value of the cartridge 40 or the capsule 50, the light transmittance or the reflection. Even if the rate shows an outlier, the MCU 63 cannot obtain the type of cartridge 40 and capsule 50.
  • step S41: NO the MCU 63 determines whether or not the cartridge 40 or the capsule 50 has been attached / detached. If the cartridge 40 or the capsule 50 has been attached / detached (step S46: YES), these types may have been changed, so that the MCU 63 proceeds to the above-mentioned step S42 to obtain the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50. Try to get the type.
  • step S46 NO
  • the MCU 63 is information indicating the types of the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 stored in the memory 63a. Is read. Then, the MCU 63 sets the types of the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 indicated by the information read in step S47 as the processing result of the flavor identification processing this time, and ends the flavor identification processing.
  • the MCU 63 may detect the attachment / detachment of the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 by any method.
  • the MCU 63 has an electric resistance value between a pair of discharge terminals 12 acquired by using a voltage sensor 671 and a current sensor 672, and a pair of discharge terminals 17 acquired by using a voltage sensor 681 and a current sensor 682.
  • the attachment / detachment of the cartridge 40 may be detected based on the electric resistance value.
  • a state in which the pair of discharge terminals 12 are conducted by connecting the first load 45 between the pair of discharge terminals 12, and a state in which the first load 45 is not connected between the pair of discharge terminals 12 and the pair of discharge terminals 12 are air. It will be clear that the electric resistance values between the discharge terminals 12 that can be acquired by the MCU 63 are different in each of the insulated states. Therefore, the MCU 63 can detect the attachment / detachment of the cartridge 40 based on the electric resistance value between the discharge terminals 12.
  • the MCU 63 includes fluctuations (fluctuations) in the electric resistance value between the pair of discharge terminals 12 acquired by using the voltage sensor 671 and the current sensor 672, and a pair of electrical resistance values acquired by using the voltage sensor 681 and the current sensor 682.
  • the attachment / detachment of the capsule 50 may be detected based on the fluctuation of the electric resistance value between the discharge terminals 17. For example, when the capsule 50 is attached and detached, stress is applied to the discharge terminal 12 and the discharge terminal 17 by attaching and detaching the capsule 50. This stress causes fluctuations in the electric resistance value between the pair of discharge terminals 12 and the electric resistance value between the pair of discharge terminals 17. Therefore, the MCU 63 can detect the attachment / detachment of the capsule 50 based on the fluctuation of the electric resistance value between the discharge terminals 12 and the fluctuation of the electric resistance value between the discharge terminals 17.
  • the MCU 63 may detect the attachment / detachment of the cartridge 40 or the capsule 50 based on the information stored in the storage medium provided in the cartridge 40 or the capsule 50. For example, when the information stored in these storage media transitions from a state in which acquisition (reading) is possible to a state in which acquisition is not possible, the MCU 63 detects the removal of the cartridge 40 or the capsule 50. Further, when the information stored in these storage media transitions from the unacquirable state to the acquireable state, the MCU 63 detects the attachment of the cartridge 40 or the capsule 50.
  • identification information (ID) for identifying each cartridge 40 or capsule 50 is stored in a storage medium provided in the cartridge 40 or capsule 50, and the MCU 63 bases the cartridge 40 or capsule 50 on the basis of this identification information.
  • the attachment / detachment of the attachment / detachment may be detected.
  • the MCU 63 detects the attachment / detachment (in this case, replacement) of the cartridge 40 or the capsule 50 when the identification information of the cartridge 40 or the capsule 50 changes.
  • the MCU 63 may detect the attachment / detachment of the cartridge 40 or the capsule 50 based on the light transmittance or the reflectance of the cartridge 40 or the capsule 50. For example, when the light transmittance or reflectance of the cartridge 40 or the capsule 50 changes from the value indicating the attachment to the value indicating the removal, the MCU 63 detects the removal of the cartridge 40 or the capsule 50. Further, when the light transmittance or the reflectance of the cartridge 40 or the capsule 50 changes from the value indicating the removal to the value indicating the attachment, the MCU 63 detects the attachment of the cartridge 40 or the capsule 50.
  • the horizontal axis indicates the remaining amount of flavor component [mg] (that is, the remaining amount of flavor component W capsule ) contained in the flavor source 52 in the capsule 50.
  • the vertical axis in FIG. 13A shows the target temperature (that is, the target temperature T cap_target ) [° C.] of the second load 34, which is a heater for heating the capsule 50 (that is, the flavor source 52).
  • the vertical axis in FIG. 13B shows the voltage [V] applied to the first load 45, which is a heater for heating the aerosol source 71 stored in the cartridge 40.
  • the vertical axis on the left side in FIG. 13C shows the amount of menthol [mg / puff] supplied to the user's mouth by one suction operation.
  • the vertical axis on the right side in FIG. 13C shows the amount of flavor component [mg / puff] supplied to the user's mouth by one suction operation.
  • the amount of menthol supplied to the user's mouth by one suction operation is hereinafter also referred to as a unit supply menthol amount.
  • the amount of flavor component supplied to the user's mouth by one suction operation is hereinafter also referred to as a unit supply flavor component amount.
  • the first period Tm1 is a fixed period immediately after the capsule 50 is replaced.
  • the first period Tm1 is a period from when the remaining amount of the flavor component in the capsule 50 is Winter to when it becomes Th1 preset by the manufacturer of the aerosol aspirator 1.
  • Th1 is set to be smaller than Wintial and larger than Wth2 , which is the above-mentioned remaining amount threshold value that is a condition for performing capsule exchange notification.
  • W th1 can be the remaining amount of the flavor component when the suction operation is performed about 10 times after the new capsule 50 is attached.
  • the second period Tm2 is a period after the first period Tm1, specifically, the period from when the remaining amount of the flavor component in the capsule 50 becomes W th1 to when it becomes W th2 . be.
  • the MCU 63 controls the discharge to the first load 45 and the second load 34 by the menthol mode. Specifically, in the menthol mode in this case, as shown by the thick solid line in FIG. 13 (a), the MCU 63 sets the target temperature of the second load 34 in the first period Tm1 to 80 [° C.]. ..
  • the target temperature (80 [° C.]) of the second load 34 in the first period Tm1 is higher than the melting point of menthol (for example, 42 to 45 [° C.]) and the boiling point of menthol (for example, 212 to 216).
  • the temperature is lower than [° C]).
  • the target temperature of the second load 34 in the first period Tm1 in this case may be a temperature of 90 [° C.] or less.
  • the temperature of the second load 34 that is, the flavor source 52
  • the temperature of the second load 34 is controlled to converge to 80 [° C.] in the first period Tm1.
  • the menthol adsorbed on the flavor source 52 is heated to an appropriate temperature by the second load 34, so that the rapid desorption of the menthol from the flavor source 52 can be suppressed.
  • An appropriate amount of menthol can be stably supplied to the user.
  • the MCU 63 sets the target temperature of the second load 34 as the target in the immediately preceding first period Tm1. It is set to 60 [° C.], which is lower than the temperature.
  • the target temperature (60 [° C.]) of the second load 34 in the second period Tm2 in this case is also, for example, a temperature higher than the melting point of menthol and lower than the boiling point of menthol. Further, the target temperature of the second load 34 in the second period Tm2 in this case may also be a temperature of 90 [° C.] or less.
  • the temperature of the second load 34 (that is, the flavor source 52) is controlled to converge to 60 [° C.] in the second period Tm2. Therefore, even in the second period Tm2, the menthol adsorbed on the flavor source 52 is heated to an appropriate temperature by the second load 34, so that the rapid desorption of the menthol from the flavor source 52 can be suppressed. , An appropriate amount of menthol can be stably supplied to the user.
  • the target temperature of the second load 34 is reduced from 80 [° C.] to 60 [° C.] in two steps. ing. That is, in the menthol mode when both the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 are of the menthol type, in the first period Tm1, discharge is performed to the second load 34 having a target temperature of 80 [° C.], and the second is performed.
  • the temperature of the load 34 (that is, the flavor source 52) is controlled to converge to a higher vicinity of 80 [° C.].
  • the MCU 63 is applied to the first load 45 in the first period Tm1.
  • the applied voltage is V1 [V].
  • This V1 [V] is a voltage preset by the manufacturer of the aerosol aspirator 1.
  • electric power corresponding to the applied voltage V1 [V] is supplied from the power source 61 to the first load 45, and an amount of vaporized and / or atomized aerosol source corresponding to this electric power is supplied. 71 is generated by the first load 45.
  • the MCU 63 sets the voltage applied to the first load 45 to V2 [V] in the subsequent second period Tm2.
  • This V2 [V] has a higher voltage than V1 [V] as shown in FIG. 13 (b).
  • V2 [V] is preset by the manufacturer of the aerosol aspirator 1.
  • the MCU 63 can apply a voltage such as V1 [V] or V2 [V] to the first load 45 by controlling the DC / DC converter 66, for example.
  • the voltage applied to the first load 45 is increased from V1 [V] to V2 [V] in two steps. It has become. That is, in the menthol mode when both the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 are of the menthol type, discharge to the first load 45 is performed in the first period Tm1 with the applied voltage set to a lower V1 [V]. Then, in the subsequent second period Tm2, the applied voltage is set to a higher V2 [V] and discharged to the first load 45, and a larger power than the immediately preceding first period Tm1 is supplied to the first load 45. To. As a result, the amount of the vaporized and / or atomized aerosol source 71 generated by the first load 45 also increases from the immediately preceding first period Tm1.
  • FIG. 13 shows an example of the unit supply menthol amount when the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 are both menthol type and the MCU 63 controls the target temperature of the second load 34 and the voltage applied to the first load 45 by the above menthol mode. It is shown in the unit supply menthol amount 131a in (c).
  • the MCU 63 discharges to the first load 45 and the second load 34 ( That is, an example in which the target temperature of the second load 34 and the voltage applied to the first load 45) are controlled by the regular mode will be described.
  • the MCU 63 sets the target temperature of the second load 34 in the first period Tm1 and the second period Tm2, for example, 30 [° C.].
  • the temperature is gradually increased in multiple stages, such as 60 [° C.], 70 [° C.], 85 [° C.], etc., at least as compared with the menthol mode when the aerosol source 71 contains menthol.
  • the number of steps to change (decrease) the target temperature of the second load 34 in the menthol mode at least when the aerosol source 71 contains menthol, changes (increases) the target temperature of the second load 34 in the regular mode. ) Is smaller than the number of steps to be made.
  • the target temperature of the second load 34 that is, the flavor source 52
  • the target temperature is finely switched. Therefore, it becomes possible to provide the user with a stable flavor component (that is, a flavor derived from the flavor source 52).
  • a system such as the menthol mode in which the target temperature of the second load 34 (that is, the flavor source 52) is gradually reduced it is difficult to follow the target temperature of these actual temperatures. Therefore, by reducing the switching of the target temperature, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the actual temperature and the target temperature deviate from each other.
  • the target temperature of the second load 34 and the timing for changing the target temperature in the regular mode are preset by the manufacturer of the aerosol aspirator 1.
  • the timing for changing the target temperature of the second load 34 in the regular mode is from the remaining amount of flavor component [mg] (that is, the remaining amount of flavor component W capsule ) contained in the flavor source 52 in the capsule 50. It may be decided.
  • the maximum value of the target temperature of the second load 34 in the first period Tm1 of the regular mode is the target temperature of the second load 34 in the first period Tm1 of the menthol mode (here).
  • the temperature is lower than 80 [° C.]).
  • the minimum value of the target temperature of the second load 34 in the second period Tm2 of the regular mode is the target temperature of the second load 34 in the second period Tm2 of the menthol mode (here, 60 [° C.]). °C])
  • the temperature is higher than that.
  • the MCU 63 sets the voltage applied to the first load 45 in the first period Tm1 and the second period Tm2 to a constant V3 [V. ] To be maintained.
  • This V3 [V] is a voltage higher than V1 [V] and lower than V2 [V], and is a voltage preset by the manufacturer of the aerosol aspirator 1.
  • the MCU 63 can apply a voltage such as V3 [V] to the first load 45 by controlling the DC / DC converter 66, for example.
  • FIG. 13 shows an example of the unit supply menthol amount when the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 are both menthol type and the MCU 63 controls the target temperature of the second load 34 and the voltage applied to the first load 45 by the above regular mode. It is shown in the unit supply menthol amount 132a in (c).
  • the discharge to the first load 45 and the second load 34 (that is, the target temperature of the second load 34 and the applied voltage to the first load 45) is performed by the regular mode. ) Is controlled.
  • the target temperature of the second load 34 in the first period Tm1 is lower than that in the case where these are controlled by the menthol mode, the temperature of the flavor source 52 in the first period Tm1 is lower.
  • the flavor source 52 in detail
  • the tobacco granules 521) and menthol it takes a long time for the tobacco granules 521) and menthol to reach the adsorption equilibrium state. During this time, most of the menthol derived from the aerosol source 71 is adsorbed on the flavor source 52, and the number of menthols that can pass through the flavor source 52 decreases.
  • the unit supply menthol is compared with the case where the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 are controlled by the menthol mode as described above. As shown in the amount 131a and the unit supply menthol amount 132a, the unit supply menthol amount that can be supplied to the user in the first period Tm1 decreases. Therefore, in this way, there is a possibility that a sufficient amount of menthol cannot be supplied to the user in the first period Tm1.
  • the MCU 63 is in the period before the flavor source 52 (specifically, tobacco granules 521) and the menthol reach the adsorption equilibrium state.
  • the second load 34 that is, the flavor source 52
  • the MCU 63 can promote the flavor source 52 (specifically, the tobacco granules 521) and the menthol to reach the adsorption equilibrium state at an early stage in the capsule 50 in the first period Tm1, and is derived from the aerosol source 71.
  • the MCU 63 is desorbed from the flavor source 52 (specifically, tobacco granules 521) and supplied into the user's mouth by heating the second load 34 (that is, the flavor source 52) to a high temperature in the first period Tm1. Menthol derived from the flavor source 52 can also be increased. Therefore, as shown in the unit supply menthol amount 131a, a sufficient amount of menthol can be supplied to the user from the time when the flavor component contained in the flavor source 52 is sufficient (when new).
  • the unit supply menthol amount 133a is a unit supply when both the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 are menthol type and the flavor source 52 is not heated by the second load 34.
  • An example of the amount of menthol is shown.
  • the temperature of the second load 34 (that is, the flavor source 52) in the first period Tm1 becomes room temperature (see RT in FIG. 13C). Therefore, even in this case, as shown in the unit supply menthol amount 133a, the temperature of the flavor source 52 in the first period Tm1 is higher than that in the case where the discharge to the first load 45 or the like is controlled by the menthol mode. Due to its lowness, it is not possible to supply the user with a sufficient amount of menthol during the first period Tm1.
  • the target of the second load 34 in the first period Tm1 in order to supply a sufficient amount of menthol to the user in the first period Tm1, in the menthol mode when both the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 are menthol type, the target of the second load 34 in the first period Tm1. I try to set the temperature high. However, if the flavor source 52, which has become hot after the first period Tm1, is continuously heated at a higher temperature even in the second period Tm2, a large amount of menthol is supplied to the user, which may lead to deterioration of the flavor taste.
  • the target temperature of the second load 34 in the second period Tm2 is set to the second load 34 in the first period Tm1.
  • the flavor source 52 specifically, the tobacco granules 521
  • the menthol reach the adsorption equilibrium state
  • the flavor source By lowering the temperature of 52, the amount of menthol that can be adsorbed on the flavor source 52 (specifically, tobacco granules 521) can be increased, and the increase in the unit supply menthol amount can be suppressed. Therefore, in the second period Tm2, it becomes possible to supply an appropriate amount of menthol to the user.
  • the second load in the second period Tm2 in order to suppress the supply of a large amount of menthol to the user in the second period Tm2, in the menthol mode when both the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 are menthol type, the second load in the second period Tm2.
  • the target temperature of 34 is set low.
  • the target temperature of the second load 34 is set low in this way, the increase in the unit supply menthol amount in the second period Tm2 can be suppressed, but the unit supply flavor component amount in the second period Tm2 also decreases, which is sufficient for the user. It is conceivable that it will not be possible to provide a good sensation.
  • the MCU 63 has the first load 45 in the first period Tm1.
  • the voltage applied to the first load 45 is V1 [V]
  • the voltage applied to the first load 45 in the subsequent second period Tm2 is V2 [V] higher than V1 [V].
  • the second period is Tm2
  • the voltage applied to the first load 45 can be changed to a higher V2 [V] in accordance with the change of the target temperature of the second load 34 to a lower 60 [° C.].
  • the amount of the aerosol source 71 generated by heating by the first load 45 and supplied to the flavor source 52 can be increased, and as shown in the unit supply flavor component amount 131b, the first It is possible to suppress a decrease in the amount of unit-supplied aerosol component in Tm2 for 2 periods.
  • the MCU 63 sets the applied voltage to the first load 45 in the first period Tm1 to V4 [ V].
  • This V4 [V] is a voltage higher than V3 [V] as shown in FIG. 14 (b), and is a voltage preset by the manufacturer of the aerosol aspirator 1.
  • electric power corresponding to the applied voltage V3 [V] is supplied from the power source 61 to the first load 45, and an amount of vaporized and / or atomized aerosol source corresponding to this electric power is supplied. 71 is generated by the first load 45.
  • the MCU 63 sets the voltage applied to the first load 45 to V5 [V].
  • This V5 [V] is higher than V3 [V] and lower than V4 [V], as shown in FIG. 14 (b).
  • V5 [V] is preset by the manufacturer of the aerosol aspirator 1.
  • the MCU 63 can apply a voltage such as V4 [V] or V5 [V] to the first load 45 by controlling the DC / DC converter 66, for example.
  • the voltage applied to the first load 45 is reduced from V4 [V] to V5 [V] in two steps. .. That is, in the menthol mode in which only the cartridge 40 is a menthol type, during the first period Tm1, the applied voltage is set to a higher V4 [V] and discharged to the first load 45. Then, in the subsequent second period Tm2, the applied voltage is set to a lower V5 [V] and discharged to the first load 45, and less power than the immediately preceding first period Tm1 is supplied to the first load 45. To. As a result, the amount of the aerosol source 71 (vaporized and / or atomized aerosol source 71) generated by heating by the first load 45 and supplied to the flavor source 52 is also reduced from the immediately preceding first period Tm1.
  • the aerosol source 71 vaporized and / or atomized aerosol source 71
  • Only the cartridge 40 is a menthol type, and an example of the unit supply menthol amount when the MCU 63 controls the target temperature of the second load 34 and the applied voltage to the first load 45 by the above menthol mode is shown in FIG. 14 (c). ) Is shown in the unit supply menthol amount 141a.
  • Only the cartridge 40 is a menthol type, and an example of the unit supply flavor component amount when the MCU 63 controls the target temperature of the second load 34 and the voltage applied to the first load 45 by the above menthol mode is shown in FIG. It is shown in the unit supply flavor component amount 141b in c).
  • cartridge 40 is a menthol type, and an example of the unit supply menthol amount when the MCU 63 controls the target temperature of the second load 34 and the voltage applied to the first load 45 by the above regular mode is shown in FIG. It is shown in the unit supply menthol amount 142a in (c).
  • Only the cartridge 40 is a menthol type, and an example of the unit supply flavor component amount when the MCU 63 controls the target temperature of the second load 34 and the voltage applied to the first load 45 by the above regular mode is shown in FIG. It is shown in the unit supply flavor component amount 142b in c).
  • the MCU 63 sets the applied voltage to the first load 45 in the first period Tm1 to V4 [. V], and the voltage applied to the first load 45 in the subsequent second period Tm2 is V5 [V], which is lower than V4 [V].
  • V4 [V ] Is applied that is, a large amount of electric power is supplied to the first load 45 to increase the amount of the aerosol source 71 generated by heating by the first load 45 and supplied to the flavor source 52.
  • the flavor source 52 and the menthol can be promoted to reach an adsorption equilibrium state at an early stage. Therefore, as shown in the unit supply menthol amount 141a, an appropriate and sufficient amount of menthol is stabilized for the user from the time when the flavor component contained in the flavor source 52 is sufficient (for example, so-called start of sucking). Can be supplied.
  • the MCU 63 controls the discharge to the first load 45 and the second load 34 in the same discharge mode as the regular mode. Specifically, in the menthol mode in this case, as shown by the thick solid line in FIG. 15 (a), the MCU 63 sets the target temperature of the second load 34 in the first period Tm1 and the second period Tm2. For example, the temperature is gradually increased in multiple stages (here, 4 stages) such as 30 [° C.], 60 [° C.], 70 [° C.], 85 [° C.]. Further, in the menthol mode in this case, as shown by the thick solid line in FIG. 15 (b), the MCU 63 keeps the applied voltage to the first load 45 in the first period Tm1 and the second period Tm2 constant. Maintain at V3 [V].
  • Only the capsule 50 is a menthol type, and an example of the unit supply menthol amount when the MCU 63 controls the target temperature of the second load 34 and the applied voltage to the first load 45 by the above menthol mode is shown in FIG. 15 (c). ) Is shown in the unit supply menthol amount 151a.
  • Only the capsule 50 is a menthol type, and an example of the unit supply flavor component amount when the MCU 63 controls the target temperature of the second load 34 and the voltage applied to the first load 45 by the above menthol mode is shown in FIG. It is as shown in the unit supply flavor component amount 151b in c).
  • the MCU 63 sets the target temperature of the second load 34 in the first period Tm1 and the second period Tm2.
  • the temperature of the second load 34 that is, the flavor source 52
  • the desorption of menthol adsorbed on the flavor source 52 specifically, tobacco granules 521 from the flavor source 52 in the capsule 50 can be gradually promoted. That is, a sufficient amount of menthol can be stably supplied to the user from the time when the remaining amount of flavor component W capsule is sufficient (for example, so-called start of sucking). In other words, it is possible to stabilize the amount of menthol provided to the user (that is, the flavor derived from menthol).
  • the discharge to the first load 45 and the second load 34 can be appropriately controlled depending on the target including (or not including) the menthol.
  • the voltage applied to the first load 45 is changed stepwise in two steps, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be changed stepwise or continuously in multiple steps rather than two steps.
  • the target temperature of the second load 34 is changed stepwise in two steps, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the temperature may be changed stepwise or continuously in more than two steps (however, in less steps than in the regular mode). Similarly, in the regular mode as well, the target temperature of the second load 34 may be changed stepwise or continuously in more than four steps.
  • the target temperature of the second load 34 at the time of preheating of the second load 34 is set to the minimum of the target temperature of the second load 34 in the menthol mode and the regular mode.
  • the target temperature of the second load 34 at the time of preheating of the second load 34 triggered by the transition to the start mode may be set to a temperature equal to or higher than the minimum value of the target temperature of the second load 34 in the regular mode.
  • the target temperature of the second load 34 at the time of preheating may be set to a temperature equal to or higher than the minimum value of the target temperature of the second load 34 in the menthol mode when the menthol is contained only in the flavor source 52.
  • the temperature of the second load 34 can be lowered to an appropriate target temperature by stopping the preheating of the second load 34. ..
  • the aerosol source 71 contains menthol, it is possible to easily reach the temperature of the second load 34 to an appropriate target temperature by supplying more electric power to the second load 34. can. Therefore, regardless of the target containing (or not containing) menthol, it is possible to easily reach the second load 34 at an appropriate target temperature according to the target. ..
  • the heating chamber 43 of the cartridge 40 and the storage chamber 53 of the capsule 50 are physically separated from each other and communicate with each other by the aerosol flow path 90.
  • the heating chamber 43 and the accommodating chamber 53 do not necessarily have to be physically separated from each other.
  • the heating chamber 43 and the accommodating chamber 53 may be insulated from each other and communicate with each other. Even in this case, since the heating chamber 43 and the accommodation chamber 53 are insulated from each other, the accommodation chamber 53 can be less affected by the heat generated by the first load 45 of the heating chamber 43. As a result, the menthol is prevented from being rapidly desorbed by the flavor source 52, so that the menthol can be stably supplied to the user. Further, the heating chamber 43 and the accommodating chamber 53 are physically separated from each other and are insulated from each other, and may communicate with each other.
  • the overall shape of the aerosol aspirator 1 is not limited to the shape in which the power supply unit 10, the cartridge 40, and the capsule 50 are lined up in a row as shown in FIG.
  • the aerosol suction device 1 may have any shape such as a substantially box shape, as long as the cartridge 40 and the capsule 50 are interchangeably configured with respect to the power supply unit 10.
  • the cartridge 40 may be integrated with the power supply unit 10.
  • the capsule 50 may be configured to be replaceable with respect to the power supply unit 10, and may be detachable from the power supply unit 10.
  • the first load 45 and the second load 34 are heaters that generate heat by the electric power discharged from the power source 61, but the first load 45 and the second load 34 are from the power source 61. It may be a Pelche element capable of both heat generation and cooling depending on the electric power discharged.
  • the first load 45 and the second load 34 are configured in this way, the degree of freedom in controlling the temperature of the aerosol source 71 and the temperature of the flavor source 52 is widened, so that the unit flavor amount can be controlled to a higher degree.
  • the MCU 63 controls the discharge from the power supply 61 to the first load 45 and the second load 34 so that the amount of the flavor component converges to the target amount. Is not limited to one specific value, and may be a range having a certain width.
  • the MCU 63 controls the discharge from the power supply 61 to the second load 34 so that the temperature of the flavor source 52 converges to the target temperature, but the target temperature is specified. It is not limited to one value of, and may be a range having a certain width.
  • a first connector to which a first heater (first load 45) for heating an aerosol source (aerosol source 71) is connected, and A second connector (second load 34) to which a second heater (second load 34) for heating a flavor source (flavor source 52) capable of imparting flavor to the aerosol source vaporized and / or atomized by heating by the first heater is connected (2nd connector).
  • the controller It is a power supply unit (power supply unit 10) of the aerosol generator (aerosol suction device 1) provided with the above.
  • the controller It is possible to determine whether or not each of the aerosol source and the flavor source contains menthol.
  • the discharge to the first heater and the discharge to the second heater are controlled by the menthol mode.
  • the discharge to the first heater and the discharge to the second heater are controlled by the regular mode.
  • the discharge mode to the first heater in the menthol mode is different from the discharge mode to the first heater in the regular mode.
  • the discharge mode to the second heater in the menthol mode is different from the discharge mode to the second heater in the regular mode. Power supply unit for aerosol generator.
  • the discharge to the first heater and the second heater is controlled by the menthol mode when the aerosol source contains menthol, and when the aerosol source and the flavor source do not contain menthol. Can be controlled by regular mode. This makes it possible to appropriately control the discharge to the first heater and / or the second heater depending on whether or not the aerosol source contains menthol.
  • the power supply unit of the aerosol generator according to (1) The discharge mode to the second heater in the menthol mode is different from the discharge mode to the second heater in the regular mode. Power supply unit for aerosol generator.
  • the discharge to the second heater is controlled in a discharge mode different from that in the regular mode. This makes it possible to appropriately control the discharge to the second heater depending on whether or not the aerosol source contains menthol.
  • the power supply unit of the aerosol generator according to (2) The mode of discharging to the second heater in the menthol mode is to gradually or continuously reduce the target temperature at which the temperature of the second heater or the flavor source is converged.
  • the discharge mode to the second heater in the regular mode is to gradually or continuously increase the target temperature at which the temperature of the second heater or the flavor source is converged. Power supply unit for aerosol generator.
  • the target temperature of the temperature of the second heater or the flavor source is gradually or continuously reduced.
  • the amount of menthol that can be adsorbed to the flavor source is set to a higher target temperature before the flavor source and the menthol reach the adsorption equilibrium state (for example, at the beginning of suction). It can be reduced and the adsorption of menthol derived from the aerosol source to the flavor source can be suppressed. Therefore, at this time, it is possible to secure the amount of menthol supplied to the user without adsorbing to the flavor source among the menthol derived from the aerosol source.
  • the target temperature is set to a lower temperature and the amount of menthol that can be adsorbed to the flavor source is increased. It is possible to suppress the supply of many menthols to the user. From the above, the menthol provided to the user can be stabilized to an appropriate amount.
  • the target temperature of the temperature of the second heater or the flavor source is gradually or continuously increased. Thereby, in the regular mode, the flavor component derived from the flavor source, which is reduced by the suction by the user, can be supplemented by raising the temperature of the second heater (that is, the flavor source). From the above, according to (3), it is possible to provide the user with a stable menthol-derived flavor in the menthol mode and a stable flavor source-derived flavor in the regular mode.
  • the power supply unit of the aerosol generator according to (3) The mode of discharging to the second heater in the menthol mode is to reduce the target temperature at which the temperature of the second heater or the flavor source is converged in n steps.
  • the mode of discharging to the second heater in the regular mode is to increase the target temperature at which the temperature of the second heater or the flavor source is converged in m steps.
  • n is smaller than m, Power supply unit for aerosol generator.
  • the target temperature of the temperature of the second heater or the flavor source is reduced in n steps, and in the regular mode, the target temperature is set in m (however, n ⁇ m) steps. Increase with. That is, in a system such as a regular mode in which the target temperature is gradually increased, it is easy to follow the target temperature of the actual temperature, so by finely switching the target temperature, a stable flavor derived from the flavor source is provided to the user. It becomes possible to do. On the other hand, in a system that gradually reduces the target temperature such as the menthol mode, it is difficult to follow the target temperature of the actual temperature, so by reducing the switching of the target temperature, the actual temperature and the target temperature can be changed. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a divergent situation.
  • the discharge to the first heater is controlled in a discharge mode different from that in the regular mode. This makes it possible to appropriately control the discharge to the first heater depending on whether or not the aerosol source contains menthol.
  • the power supply unit of the aerosol generator according to (5) The mode of discharging to the first heater in the menthol mode is to change the voltage applied to the first heater stepwise or continuously.
  • the mode of discharging to the first heater in the regular mode is to maintain a constant voltage applied to the first heater. Power supply unit for aerosol generator.
  • the voltage applied to the first heater is changed stepwise or continuously.
  • the amount of aerosol generated by heating by the first heater can be changed, and the menthol derived from the aerosol source and the flavor component derived from the flavor source are stabilized. Allows the user to be supplied.
  • the voltage applied to the first heater that is, the power supplied to the first heater
  • the voltage applied to the first heater is controlled by keeping the voltage applied to the first heater constant. Can be simplified. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately control the discharge to the first heater depending on whether or not the aerosol source contains menthol.
  • the power supply unit of the aerosol generator according to any one of (1) to (6).
  • the controller It is possible to operate the aerosol generator by the activation mode and the sleep mode which consumes less power than the activation mode and can transition to the activation mode. With the transition to the activation mode as an opportunity, the discharge to the second heater is started so that the temperature of the second heater or the flavor source converges to the predetermined temperature. Power supply unit for aerosol generator.
  • the transition to the activation mode of the aerosol generator triggers the start of discharging to the second heater in order to converge the target temperature of the second heater or the flavor source to the predetermined temperature.
  • the second heater can be preheated with the transition to the start mode, the temperature of the second heater and the flavor source can be raised at an early stage, and the amount of menthol provided to the user (that is, the flavor derived from menthol). Can be stabilized at an early stage.
  • the power supply unit of the aerosol generator according to (7).
  • the mode of discharging to the second heater in the regular mode is to gradually or continuously increase the target temperature at which the temperature of the second heater or the flavor source is converged.
  • the predetermined temperature is equal to or higher than the minimum value of the target temperature in the regular mode. Power supply unit for aerosol generator.
  • the power supply unit of the aerosol generator according to (7).
  • the mode of discharging to the second heater in the regular mode is to gradually or continuously increase the target temperature at which the temperature of the second heater or the flavor source is converged.
  • the predetermined temperature is less than the minimum value of the target temperature in the regular mode. Power supply unit for aerosol generator.
  • the target temperature at the time of preheating of the second heater which is triggered by the transition to the start mode, is set to a temperature lower than the minimum value of the target temperature of the second heater or the like in the regular mode.
  • the power supply unit of the aerosol generator according to (7).
  • the controller Before determining whether or not at least the aerosol source of the aerosol source and the flavor source contains menthol so that the temperature converges to the predetermined temperature triggered by the transition to the activation mode. Start discharging to the second heater, Power supply unit for aerosol generator.
  • the preheating of the second heater which is triggered by the transition to the activation mode, is performed before determining whether or not the flavor source or aerosol source contains menthol.
  • the preheating of the second heater can be terminated by executing the determination of whether or not the flavor source or the aerosol source contains menthol.
  • the first heater and / or the second heater is used depending on the target of the aerosol source and the flavor source containing the menthol. Allows proper control of the discharge to.
  • Aerosol aspirator (aerosol generator) 12 Discharge terminal (1st connector) 17 Discharge terminal (second connector) 34 2nd load 45 1st load 52
  • Flavor source 61
  • Power supply 71 Aerosol source 63 MCU (controller)

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MCU (63) d'un aspirateur d'aérosol (1) pouvant déterminer si du menthol est contenu dans une source d'aérosol (71) et une source d'arôme (52) et commandant, dans un mode menthol, des décharges électriques par rapport à une première charge (45) pour chauffer la source d'aérosol (71) et à une seconde charge (34) pour chauffer la source d'arôme (52) lorsqu'il est déterminé que du menthol est contenu dans la source d'aérosol (71). En revanche, lorsqu'il est déterminé que ni la source d'aérosol (71) ni la source d'arôme (52) ne contiennent de menthol, les décharges électriques par rapport à la première charge (45) et la seconde charge (34) sont commandées dans un mode ordinaire. La forme des décharges électriques par rapport à la première charge (45) et à la seconde charge (34) dans le mode menthol diffère de la forme des décharges électriques par rapport à la première charge (45) et à la seconde charge (34) dans le mode ordinaire.
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