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WO2025126353A1 - Inhalateur d'arôme, système de génération d'arôme et procédé de production d'inhalateur d'arôme - Google Patents

Inhalateur d'arôme, système de génération d'arôme et procédé de production d'inhalateur d'arôme Download PDF

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WO2025126353A1
WO2025126353A1 PCT/JP2023/044572 JP2023044572W WO2025126353A1 WO 2025126353 A1 WO2025126353 A1 WO 2025126353A1 JP 2023044572 W JP2023044572 W JP 2023044572W WO 2025126353 A1 WO2025126353 A1 WO 2025126353A1
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勇 井上
俊樹 工藤
篤史 一瀬
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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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    • 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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  • one of the objects of the present invention is to provide a flavor inhaler and a flavor generating system that are easy to assemble while allowing the heating unit, etc. to be appropriately positioned.
  • a flavor inhaler includes an assembly including a heating unit and a control unit, and a case that houses the assembly.
  • the case extends in a longitudinal direction and has a first end and a second end.
  • the case includes a first opening formed on an end face of the first end and a second opening formed on a side extending from the first end side to the second end side.
  • the first opening and the second opening are connected to each other, the first opening has a dimension that allows the assembly to be inserted into the case through the first opening, and the second opening has a dimension that prevents the inserted assembly from falling out through the second opening.
  • the second aspect is the first aspect, wherein the width of the second opening in a width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction at a certain position in the longitudinal direction is smaller than the width of the assembly in the width direction at that position.
  • the flavor inhaler when inserting the assembly into the case, adverse effects such as damage to the control element due to contact with the case can be prevented, and even if the communication element is placed near the circuit board, communication is less likely to be impeded by the case, etc., so the flavor inhaler can be configured compactly by placing the communication element near the circuit board.
  • the fourth aspect is based on any one of the first to third aspects, and is characterized in that the assembly includes a communication element that is located closer to the second opening than the central axis of the assembly.
  • electromagnetic waves from the communication element can easily pass through the second opening, further reducing the risk of communication being disrupted by a case or the like.
  • the fifth aspect is any one of the first to fourth aspects, in which the case has a curved surface at the second end.
  • the aesthetics or ease of holding of the flavor inhaler can be improved.
  • the sixth aspect is any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the assembly further comprises an inner case disposed inside the case, and the inner case is located on the second end side and comprises a bottom member supporting the assembly.
  • the assembly can be supported more stably by the bottom member.
  • the seventh aspect is any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the assembly further comprises at least one of a chamber for housing a flavor-generating article and a power source unit.
  • the power supply unit or chamber which is a relatively large-volume part of the flavor inhaler, can be integrated into the assembly, making the flavor inhaler more compact.
  • the eighth aspect is any one of the first to seventh aspects, wherein the longitudinal length of the second opening is greater than 50% of the longitudinal length of the case.
  • the ninth aspect is any one of the first to eighth aspects, wherein the assembly is positioned so as to face the first opening in the longitudinal direction and to face the second opening perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
  • the assembly can be easily inserted into the case while preventing adverse effects of contact between the component located on the second opening side of the assembly and the case, using a simple configuration.
  • the tenth aspect is based on any one of the first to ninth aspects, and further comprises at least one panel arranged on the second opening side of the flavor inhaler, and at least one first end side member located on the first end side and having a movable lid arranged thereon.
  • the first opening or the second opening can be covered, and the part of the assembly that is exposed at the first opening or the second opening can be protected.
  • the eleventh aspect is the tenth aspect, wherein the first end member includes a first connection portion for connecting the first end member to the at least one panel, the assembly, or the case.
  • the first connection part makes it easier to assemble the flavor inhaler more reliably.
  • the twelfth aspect is the tenth or eleventh aspect, wherein the at least one panel includes a second connection portion for connecting the at least one panel to another panel of the assembly, the case, the first end member, or the at least one panel.
  • the second connection part makes it easier to assemble the flavor inhaler more reliably.
  • the thirteenth aspect is any one of the first to twelfth aspects, in which the flavor inhaler is a non-combustion heated tobacco product.
  • a tobacco product can be provided that can suppress the inhalation of components generated by combustion.
  • a flavor generating system includes a flavor inhaler according to any one of the first to thirteenth aspects and a flavor generating article.
  • the fourteenth aspect it is possible to provide a flavor inhalation system that is easy to assemble while appropriately positioning the heating unit, etc., in the flavor inhaler.
  • a method for manufacturing a flavor inhaler includes an assembly including a heating unit and a control unit, and a case for housing the assembly, the case extends in a longitudinal direction and has a first end and a second end, and includes a first opening formed on an end face of the first end and a second opening formed on a side extending from the first end side to the second end side, the first opening and the second opening are connected to each other, the first opening has a dimension that allows the assembly to be inserted into the case through the first opening, and the second opening has a dimension that prevents the inserted assembly from falling out through the second opening, and the method includes inserting the assembly into the case through the first opening and attaching the assembly to the inside of the case.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a flavor generating system.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a flavor inhaler according to one embodiment.
  • 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the flavor inhaler taken along the arrow 3-3 in FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the flavor inhaler.
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the chamber taken along line 6-6 of FIG. 5.
  • 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the chamber along arrows 7A-7A in FIG. 6.
  • 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the chamber along arrows 7B-7B in FIG. 6.
  • FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a chamber in which a flavor generating article is contained.
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a flavor generating article according to one embodiment.
  • 1 is a schematic cross-sectional side view of a flavor generating article according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a flavor generating article according to another embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler showing the insertion guide member.
  • FIG. 4 is a side cross-sectional view showing the insertion guide member.
  • FIG. 13 is a bottom view showing the insertion guide member.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional side view including a heating section and a chamber.
  • 16 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a chamber and the like taken along the arrows 16-16 in FIG. 15.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a flavor generating assembly.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an intermediate body including a flavor generating assembly and a case portion.
  • FIG. FIG. FIG. FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram for explaining how the
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a flavor generating system 1000 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a flavor inhaler 200 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • the flavor generating system 1000 is configured by applying a flavor generating article 100 to a flavor inhaler 200 having a heating section 40 described below. At least a portion of the flavor generating article 100 is accommodated in the flavor inhaler 200 through an insertion port 210.
  • an X-Y-Z Cartesian coordinate system may be used for ease of explanation.
  • the Z axis faces vertically upward
  • the X-Y plane is arranged to cut the flavor inhaler 200 horizontally
  • the Y axis is arranged to extend from the side of the flavor inhaler 200 to its rear surface.
  • the Z axis direction can also be referred to as the insertion direction of the flavor generating article 100 housed in the chamber 50 described below.
  • the X axis direction can also be referred to as the device longitudinal direction in a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction of the flavor generating article 100.
  • the Y axis direction can also be referred to as the device lateral direction in a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction of the flavor generating article 100.
  • the flavor inhaler 200 is configured to generate an aerosol containing a flavor by, for example, heating a stick-shaped flavor generating article 100 having a flavor source containing an aerosol source.
  • the flavor generating article 100 is configured to include, for example, a smokable article containing a flavor source such as tobacco and an aerosol source at the tip side in the negative Z-axis direction, and a filter at another location.
  • the aerosol source include glycerin, propylene glycol, triacetin, 1,3-butanediol, and mixtures thereof.
  • the flavor generating article 100 is configured to generate a flavor by being heated by the non-combustion heating flavor inhaler 200.
  • the flavor inhaler 200 is preferably a non-combustion heating tobacco.
  • the flavor generating article 100 is described as having a stick shape, but the flavor generating article used in the flavor inhaler 200 is not limited to this.
  • the flavor generating article it is also possible to configure the flavor generating article to include a cartridge that contains a liquid aerosol source.
  • the cartridge may also have a heater.
  • the flavor inhaler 200 has an upper member 204 (corresponding to an example of a first end side member), an outer case 410 (corresponding to an example of a case), an outer panel 520, and a lid 208.
  • a movable lid 208 is disposed on the upper member 204.
  • the lid 208 is preferably a sliding cover.
  • the outer case 410 defines a part of the outer surface of the flavor inhaler 200 and has a size that fits in the user's hand. When the user uses the flavor inhaler 200, the user can hold the flavor inhaler 200 in his/her hand and inhale the aerosol.
  • the outer case 410 is preferably formed from a metal such as aluminum, magnesium, or titanium, or an alloy containing aluminum, magnesium, or titanium.
  • the material of the outer case 410 is not limited to this, and can be, for example, made of resin, and in particular, can be selected from any suitable material such as polycarbonate (PC), ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resin, PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone), or a polymer alloy containing multiple types of polymers.
  • Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler 200 taken along the line 3-3 in Figure 2.
  • the internal space of the flavor inhaler 200 is provided with a power supply unit 20, an atomization unit 30, and a control unit 80.
  • the inner case 420 and the inner panel 510 will be described later.
  • the control unit 80 includes a board 81 (corresponding to an example of a circuit board).
  • the board 81 includes, for example, a microprocessor, and can control the supply of power from the power supply unit 20 to the atomization unit 30. This allows the control unit 80 to control the heating of the flavor generating article 100 by the atomization unit 30.
  • the control unit 80 also includes a communication element 82 such as a Bluetooth (registered trademark) interface. The control unit 80 can communicate with external devices via the communication element 82.
  • the power supply unit 20 has a battery 21 electrically connected to a substrate 81 of the control unit 80.
  • the battery 21 is, for example, a rechargeable battery such as a lithium ion secondary battery or a non-rechargeable battery.
  • the battery 21 is electrically connected to the atomization unit 30 via the substrate 81. This allows the battery 21 to supply power to the atomization unit 30 so as to appropriately heat the flavor generating article 100.
  • the atomization section 30 has a chamber 50 extending in the longitudinal direction of the flavor generating article 100, a heating section 40 surrounding a portion of the chamber 50, a heat insulating section 32, and a generally cylindrical insertion guide member 34.
  • the chamber 50 has a cylindrical shape that houses the flavor generating article 100.
  • the chamber 50 may have a so-called elliptical shape having a major axis and a minor axis in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the flavor inhaler 200.
  • the chamber 50 is preferably formed from a material that is heat resistant and has a small coefficient of thermal expansion, and may be formed from, for example, a metal such as stainless steel, a resin such as PEEK, glass, ceramic, etc.
  • the heater is arranged outside the chamber 50 that functions as a storage unit that stores the flavor generating article 100, and is configured to heat the flavor generating article 100 stored in the chamber 50 from the outside of the flavor generating article 100.
  • the flavor inhaler 200 is an external heating type flavor inhaler.
  • the heating unit 40 may be an induction coil arranged in the flavor inhaler 200, and may be configured to inductively heat a susceptor arranged in the flavor generating article 100.
  • the heating unit 40 may be a microwave radiation source arranged in the flavor inhaler 200, and may be configured to heat a microwave absorber, such as water or glycerin, contained in the flavor generating article 100 with microwaves.
  • the flavor inhaler 200 may also be an internal heating type, in which case the heating unit 40 may be a pin-type or blade-type heater.
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the flavor inhaler 200.
  • the flavor inhaler 200 has a flavor generating assembly 300 (corresponding to an example of an assembly), a case unit 400, and a panel unit 500.
  • the case unit 400 has an outer case 410 and an inner case 420.
  • the panel unit 500 has an inner panel 510 and an outer panel 520.
  • the inner case 420 may be configured as a part of the flavor generating assembly 300.
  • the case unit 400 has two cases, the outer case 410 and the inner case 420, but the number of cases in the case unit 400 is not particularly limited and may be one or three or more.
  • the panel unit 500 has two panels, but the number of panels in the panel unit 500 is not particularly limited and may be one or three or more.
  • the inner case 420 is a case disposed inside the outer case 410 and houses the flavor generating assembly 300.
  • the inner case 420 is disposed to facilitate insertion of the flavor generating assembly 300 and to support the flavor generating assembly 300 more stably.
  • the inner case 420 has a bottom member 421.
  • the bottom member 421 has an upper surface 422 that supports the flavor generating assembly 300 and is configured so that the terminal 90 passes through it. It is preferable that the upper surface 422 extends substantially horizontally.
  • the second end 416 of the outer case 410 is curved from the viewpoint of aesthetics or ease of holding, but the presence of the bottom member 421 allows the flavor generating assembly 300 to be supported more stably.
  • the flavor generating assembly 300 is housed in the case 400 so that the board 81 is disposed on the second opening 412 side.
  • the board 81 preferably defines a part of the surface of the flavor generating assembly 300 on the second opening 412 side. This prevents the board 81 or elements near the board 81 from coming into contact with the case 400 or the like and being damaged when the flavor generating assembly 300 is inserted into the case 400.
  • the communication element 82 (FIG. 3) is disposed near the board 81, communication is unlikely to be impeded by the case 400 or the like, so the flavor inhaler 200 can be configured compactly.
  • the board 81 can be accessed.
  • the board 81 can be attached or detached to the flavor generating assembly 300 housed in the case 400, and elements can be added or removed from the board 81 by soldering or the like.
  • the atomization section 30 including the heating section 40 is arranged on the opposite side of the substrate 81 from the second opening 412 side. It is preferable that the heating section 40 is arranged on the opposite side of the central axis Ax2 (FIG. 17) extending in the longitudinal direction of the flavor generating assembly 300 from the second opening 412 side. This allows efficient heat dissipation from the heating section 40 through the case section 400. It is even more preferable that at least one of the outer case 410 and the inner case 420 contains a metal such as aluminum, magnesium, or titanium, or an alloy containing aluminum, magnesium, titanium, or the like, as this promotes heat dissipation.
  • the upper member 204 is disposed on the first opening 411 side of the flavor generating assembly 300.
  • the lid 208 disposed on the upper member 204 is preferably movable, in coordinates on a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, between a position corresponding to the insertion opening 210 through which the flavor generating article 100 is inserted, and a position corresponding to the substrate 81.
  • a magnetic sensor can be disposed on the substrate 81 to provide a compact mechanism for detecting the position of the lid 208.
  • the panel section 500 is configured to cover the second opening 412.
  • the inner panel 510 corresponds to the shape of the second opening 412 and is a panel that extends in the longitudinal direction of the outer case 410 so as to cover the second opening 412.
  • the inner panel 510 is disposed inside the outer panel 520.
  • the outer panel 520 is configured to cover at least a portion of the inner panel 510. It is preferable that the outer panel 520 is detachably attached to the inner panel 510 or the like. In the illustrated example, the outer panel 520 is attracted to the inner panel 510 by magnetic force as described later.
  • the outer panel 520 has a protrusion 524, and the protrusion 524 is inserted into a recess (not shown) of the upper member 204 to hold the outer panel 520 more stably and to facilitate the attachment of the outer panel 520.
  • the inner panel 510 and the outer panel 520 may be formed of resin, metal, or the like. Each of the inner panel 510 and the outer panel 520 may be formed partly of resin and partly of metal.
  • the resin contained in the inner panel 510 or the outer panel 520 may be, for example, PC, ABS resin, PEEK, or a polymer alloy.
  • the metal contained in the inner panel 510 or the outer panel 520 may be aluminum, magnesium, or titanium, an alloy containing aluminum, magnesium, or titanium, stainless steel, or the like.
  • the upper member 204 has a first connection portion 91 for connecting to at least one panel of the outer case 410, the inner case 420, the flavor generating assembly 300, or the panel portion 500.
  • the upper member 204 may be formed by combining a plurality of members, and the first connection portion 91 may be disposed on any of the plurality of members, or the upper member 204 may be formed as a single member integrally formed with the upper member 204, and the first connection portion 91 may be disposed on the single member.
  • the first connection portion 91 may have an engagement portion such as a claw portion and engage with another member, may have a fastening portion such as a screw hole and connect to another member by fastening, may have a fitting portion such as a convex portion or a concave portion and connect to another member by fitting, or may have an adhesive application surface and connect to another member by adhesion.
  • the first connection portion 91 may have a magnetic member or a magnet and be attracted to another member by magnetic force.
  • the first connection portion 91 is a claw portion and is configured to engage with the outer case 410 or the inner case 420. The first connection part 91 makes it easier to assemble the flavor inhaler 200 more reliably.
  • At least one panel included in the panel section 500 may have a second connection section 514, 526.
  • the inner panel 510 has a second connection section 514 for connecting to the upper member 204, the outer case 410, the inner case 420, the flavor generating assembly 300, or the outer panel 520, which is another panel among the at least one panel.
  • the second connection section 514 may have an engagement section such as a claw section and engage with another member, may have a fastening section such as a hole through which a screw passes and connect to another member by fastening, may have a fitting section such as a convex or concave section and connect to another member by fitting, or may have an adhesive application surface and connect to another member by adhesion.
  • the second connection section 514 may have a magnetic member or a magnet and be attracted to another member by magnetic force.
  • the second connection section 514A is a hole through which a screw passes, and the inner panel 510 is fastened to the flavor generating assembly 300 by the screw.
  • the second connection part 514B is a magnetic member and is configured to be attracted to the second connection part 526, which is a magnet on the outer panel 520. The second connection part 514 makes it easier to assemble the flavor inhaler 200 more reliably.
  • the outer panel 520 has a second connection part 526 for detachably connecting to the upper member 204, the outer case 410, the inner case 420, the flavor generating assembly 300, or the inner panel 510, which is another panel among the at least one panel.
  • the second connection part 526 may have an engagement part such as a claw part and engage with another member, may have a fastening part such as a hole through which a screw passes and connect to another member by fastening, may have a fitting part such as a convex part or a concave part and connect to another member by fitting, or may have a surface to which an adhesive is applied and connect to another member by adhesion.
  • the second connection part 526 may have a magnetic member or a magnet and be attracted to another member by magnetic force.
  • the second connection part 526 is a magnet and is configured to be attracted to the magnetic member 514B of the inner panel 510.
  • the second connection part 526 provided on the surface of the outer panel 520 facing the inner panel 510 is shown in a dotted line.
  • the magnet may be disposed on the inner panel 510, but is preferably disposed on the outer panel 520 to reduce the risk of adversely affecting elements near the substrate 81.
  • the second connection portion 526 makes it easier to assemble the flavor inhaler 200 with more certainty.
  • the outer case 410 has a third connection part 417 for connecting to at least one panel of the upper member 204, the inner case 420, the flavor generating assembly 300, or the panel part 500.
  • the third connection part 417 may have an engagement part such as a claw part to engage with another member, may have a fastening part such as a hole through which a screw passes and connect to another member by fastening, may have a fitting part such as a convex part or a concave part to connect to another member by fitting, or may have an adhesive application surface to connect to another member by adhesion.
  • the third connection part 417 may have a magnetic member or a magnet and be attracted to another member by magnetic force.
  • the third connection part 417 is a concave part and is configured to be connected to the convex part of the inner case 420 by fitting. The third connection part 417 makes it easier to assemble the flavor inhaler 200 more reliably.
  • the inner case 420 has a fourth connecting portion 423 for connecting to at least one panel of the upper member 204, the outer case 410, the flavor generating assembly 300, or the panel portion 500.
  • the fourth connecting portion 423 may have an engagement portion such as a claw portion and engage with another member, may have a fastening portion such as a hole through which a screw passes and connect to another member by fastening, may have a fitting portion such as a convex portion or a concave portion and connect to another member by fitting, or may have an adhesive application surface and connect to another member by adhesion.
  • the fourth connecting portion 423 may have a magnetic member or a magnet and be attracted to another member by magnetic force.
  • the fourth connecting portion 423 is a convex portion and is configured to be connected to a concave portion of the outer case 410 by fitting. The fourth connecting portion 423 makes it easier to assemble the flavor inhaler 200 more reliably.
  • the flavor inhaler 200 can have at least one panel of the panel section 500 arranged on the second opening 412 side of the flavor inhaler 200, and at least one upper member 204 located on the first end 414 side and having a movable lid 208 arranged thereon. This makes it possible to cover the first opening 411 or the second opening 412, and to protect the portion of the flavor generating assembly 300 that is exposed at the first opening 411 or the second opening 412.
  • the flavor inhaler 200 may have a tactile switch 380 and a display unit 390.
  • the tactile switch 380 has an ON state when pressed and an OFF state when not pressed, and is configured to generate different electrical signals in a circuit on the substrate 81 in the ON state and the OFF state.
  • the tactile switch 380 is configured to pass electricity through the circuit in the ON state and not pass electricity through the circuit in the OFF state.
  • the tactile switch 380 functions as an input unit that accepts user input.
  • the display unit 390 has at least one of a light source such as a light-emitting diode, and a screen consisting of a number of pixels.
  • the inner panel 510 has a through hole 512 penetrating in its thickness direction
  • the outer panel 520 has a window 522 at a position facing the through hole 512 in its thickness direction.
  • the display unit 390 is configured so that a translucent display window that forms an optical path is inserted into the through hole 512, and is configured to emit light to the outside of the flavor inhaler 200 through the translucent window 522 of the outer panel 520.
  • the flavor inhaler 200 can have any interface, such as a button or a touch panel, that accepts input from the user.
  • the configuration of the display unit 390 and the optical path is not limited to the above example, as long as the user can obtain information via the display unit 390.
  • the chamber 50 may be a cylindrical member including a chamber opening 52 into which the flavor-generating article 100 is inserted and a cylindrical side wall portion 60 that houses the flavor-generating article 100.
  • the side wall portion 60 includes a contact portion 62 and a separation portion 66.
  • the contact portion 62 contacts or presses a part of the flavor generating article 100, and the separation portion 66 is separated from the flavor generating article 100.
  • the "desired position in the chamber 50" refers to a position where the flavor generating article 100 is appropriately heated, or the position of the flavor generating article 100 when the user inhales the flavor.
  • the contact portion 62 has an inner surface 62a and an outer surface 62b.
  • the separation portion 66 has an inner surface 66a and an outer surface 66b.
  • the heating portion 40 is placed on the outer surface 62b of the contact portion 62.
  • the chamber 50 preferably has a cylindrical non-retaining portion 54 between the chamber opening 52 and the side wall portion 60.
  • a gap may be formed between the non-retaining portion 54 and the flavor-generating article 100.
  • the chamber 50 preferably has a chamber guide portion 58 with a tapered surface 58a that connects the inner surface of the non-retaining portion 54 and the inner surface 62a of the contact portion 62.
  • the chamber 50 has two contact portions 62 in the circumferential direction of the chamber 50, and the two contact portions 62 face each other so as to be parallel to each other. It is preferable that at least a portion of the distance between the inner surfaces 62a of the two contact portions 62 is smaller than the width of the portion of the flavor generating article 100 inserted into the chamber 50 that is disposed between the contact portions 62.
  • a step 560 is formed in the bottom 56 of the chamber 50.
  • the step 560 is configured to expose at least a portion of the end face of the flavor generating article 100.
  • the bottom 56 can also support a portion of the flavor generating article 100 such that the exposed end face of the flavor generating article 100 communicates with a gap 67 (see Figure 8) described below.
  • the step 560 is not limited to the shape shown in the figures.
  • the flavor generating section 220 is disposed adjacent to the downstream end of the tip plug 112.
  • the flavor generating section 220 includes a flavor source 221 and wrapping paper 222 around which the flavor source 221 is wrapped.
  • the form of the flavor generating section 220 is not particularly limited as long as it is a known form, but is usually formed by wrapping the flavor source 221 with wrapping paper 222.
  • the flavor source 221 is wrapped with the wrapping paper 222 so that it is on the inside to form the flavor generating section 220.
  • the flavor source 221 may include at least one of a flavoring such as menthol, and a natural material such as tobacco.
  • the flavor source 221 may include a tobacco filler.
  • the tobacco filler is not particularly limited, and may include at least one of tobacco shreds and a tobacco sheet formed by processing tobacco shreds into a sheet shape.
  • the flavor generating unit 220 may include an aerosol source.
  • the type of aerosol source is not particularly limited, and extracts from various natural products and/or their constituent components may be selected depending on the application.
  • the configuration of the cigarette paper 222 used in the flavor generating product 100 is not particularly limited and can be of a general type.
  • the cigarette paper can be mainly made of pulp.
  • Pulp can be wood pulp such as softwood pulp or hardwood pulp, flax pulp, hemp pulp, sisal pulp, esparto, or other pulps generally used in cigarette papers for tobacco products, and the cigarette paper can be obtained by papermaking one or more of these pulps. These pulps can be used alone or in combination of multiple types in any ratio.
  • Pulp can be chemical pulp obtained by kraft cooking, acidic/neutral/alkaline sulfite cooking, soda salt cooking, etc., ground pulp, chemi-ground pulp, thermomechanical pulp, etc.
  • the tip plug 112 is located at the tip of the flavor generating article 100 and is configured to cover the end of the flavor source 221. This prevents the flavor source 221 from falling out of the flavor generating article 100.
  • the tip plug 112 includes a first filler 211 and a first inner plug wrap 212 that wraps the first filler 211.
  • the tip plug 112 may further include an aerosol source supported by the first filler 211.
  • the material of the first inner plug wrap 212 is not particularly limited, and any known material can be used.
  • the first inner plug wrap 212 may contain a filler such as calcium carbonate.
  • the thickness of the first inner plug wrap 212 is not particularly limited, and is usually 20 ⁇ m to 140 ⁇ m, preferably 30 ⁇ m to 130 ⁇ m, and more preferably 30 ⁇ m to 120 ⁇ m.
  • the basis weight of the first inner plug wrap 212 is not particularly limited, and is usually 20 gsm to 100 gsm, preferably 22 gsm to 95 gsm, and more preferably 23 gsm to 90 gsm.
  • the first inner plug wrap 212 may be coated or uncoated, but is preferably coated with a desired material from the viewpoint of imparting functions other than strength and structural rigidity.
  • the flavor generating article 100 preferably has a downstream section 130 disposed downstream of the flavor source 221.
  • the downstream section 130 can cool and filter the vapor or aerosol generated in the flavor source 221.
  • the downstream section 130 preferably includes a filter plug 250. This allows the filter plug 250 to cool and filter the vapor or aerosol generated in the flavor source 221.
  • the filter plug 250 is located at the end of the flavor generating article 100 on the mouth side.
  • the filter plug 250 includes a second filler 251 and a second inner plug wrap 252 around which the second filler 251 is wrapped.
  • the filter material used in the second filler 251 is not particularly limited as long as it has a general filter function.
  • General functions of a filter include, for example, adjusting the amount of air mixed in when inhaling aerosols, reducing flavor, and reducing nicotine and tar, but it is not necessary for the filter material used in the second filler 251 to have all of these functions.
  • electrically heated tobacco products which tend to generate fewer components and have a lower tobacco filler filling rate compared to cigarette products, one of the important functions is to suppress the filtering function while preventing the tobacco filler from falling.
  • the filter medium constituting the second filler 251 of the filter plug 250 may be, for example, one manufactured by the manufacturing method described below, or a commercially available product.
  • the form of the filter plug 250 is not particularly limited, and it may be a plain filter including a single filter segment, or a multi-segment filter including multiple filter segments, such as a dual filter or triple filter.
  • the form of the second filler 251 constituting the filter plug 250 is not particularly limited, and any known form may be adopted.
  • cellulose acetate tow processed into a cylindrical shape may be used as the second filler 251.
  • 5% by weight or more and 10% by weight or less of triacetin based on the weight of the cellulose acetate tow may be added to improve the filter hardness.
  • a paper filter filled with sheet-like pulp paper may be used instead of the acetate filter.
  • the filter plug 250 may include a second inner plug wrap 252 (wrap paper) around which the second filler 251 described below is wrapped, from the viewpoint of improving strength and structural rigidity.
  • the form of the second inner plug wrap 252 is not particularly limited, and may include one or more rows of seams containing adhesive.
  • the adhesive is not particularly limited, but may include a vinyl acetate adhesive or a hot melt adhesive, and the hot melt adhesive may further include polyvinyl alcohol.
  • the second inner plug wrap 252 is wrapped around these two or more segments together.
  • the material of the second inner plug wrap 252 is not particularly limited, and may be a known material, and may contain a filler such as calcium carbonate.
  • the thickness of the second inner plug wrap 252 is not particularly limited, and is usually 20 ⁇ m to 140 ⁇ m, preferably 30 ⁇ m to 130 ⁇ m, and more preferably 30 ⁇ m to 120 ⁇ m.
  • the basis weight of the second inner plug wrap 252 is not particularly limited, and is usually 20 gsm to 100 gsm, preferably 22 gsm to 95 gsm, and more preferably 23 gsm to 90 gsm.
  • the second inner plug wrap 252 may be coated or uncoated, but is preferably coated with a desired material from the viewpoint of imparting functions other than strength and structural rigidity.
  • the downstream section 130 may further have a hollow tube section 132 and a hollow filter 240.
  • the hollow filter 240 is disposed adjacent to the downstream of the hollow tube section 132.
  • the hollow filter 240 comprises a filter medium 241 having one or more hollow sections, and a third inner plug wrap 242 around which the filter medium 241 is wrapped.
  • the third inner plug wrap 242 is not particularly limited, and may be the same as the plug wrap used in cigarettes, for example.
  • the third inner plug wrap 242 may be omitted.
  • the hollow filter 240 may also be omitted.
  • the hollow tube section 132 is sandwiched adjacent to the flavor generating section 220 and the hollow filter 240 or the filter plug 250 (if the hollow filter 240 is not present), and is usually a rod-shaped member with a cavity in which the circumferential cross section of the cylinder or the like is hollow (hollow).
  • the length of the long axis direction of the hollow tube section 132 can be changed appropriately according to the size of the product, but is usually 15 mm or more, preferably 20 mm or more, and is usually 40 mm or less, preferably 35 mm or less, and more preferably 30 mm or less.
  • the configuration of the outer plug wrap 280 is not particularly limited and may be of a general type.
  • the outer plug wrap 280 may be mainly composed of pulp.
  • Pulp may be wood pulp such as softwood pulp or hardwood pulp, flax pulp, hemp pulp, sisal pulp, esparto, or other pulp generally used in cigarette paper for tobacco articles, and the outer plug wrap 280 is obtained by papermaking one or more of these pulps. These pulps may be used alone or in combination of multiple types in any ratio.
  • Pulp may be chemical pulp obtained by kraft cooking, acidic, neutral, or alkaline sulfite cooking, soda salt cooking, ground pulp, chemi-ground pulp, thermomechanical pulp, etc.
  • the outer plug wrap 280 may be a commercially available product.
  • the shape of the outer plug wrap 280 is not particularly limited and may be, for example, square or rectangular.
  • the outer plug wrap 280 may include at least one of a filler, an auxiliary agent, and a coating agent.
  • the configuration of the chip paper 270 is not particularly limited and may be of a general type.
  • the chip paper 270 may be mainly composed of pulp.
  • Pulp may be wood pulp such as softwood pulp or hardwood pulp, flax pulp, hemp pulp, sisal pulp, esparto, or other pulp generally used for cigarette paper for tobacco products, and the chip paper 270 is obtained by papermaking one or more of these pulps. These pulps may be used alone or in combination of multiple types in any ratio.
  • the type of pulp may be chemical pulp, ground pulp, chemi-ground pulp, thermomechanical pulp, etc., produced by the kraft cooking method, acidic/neutral/alkaline sulfite cooking method, and soda salt cooking method.
  • each element constituting the flavor generating article 100
  • the five elements are connected using the outer plug wrap 280, the outer plug wrap 260, and the tipping paper 270.
  • the outer plug wrap 280 connects the tip plug 112, the flavor generating section 220, and the hollow tube section 132.
  • the outer plug wrap 280 is wrapped around the tip plug 112 and the flavor generating section 220 in their entirety, and a part of the hollow tube section 132.
  • This connected body is called a second connected body 265.
  • the tipping paper 270 connects the first connector 285, the hollow tube 132, and the second connector 265.
  • the tipping paper 270 covers the entire hollow tube 132 and the second connector 265, and a part of the first connector 285, and exposes the first connector 285 at the upstream end.
  • the five components may be connected in the form shown in FIG. 11.
  • the outer plug wrap 280 covers the flavor generating section 220 up to the downstream end, but the flavor generating section 220 may not be covered up to the downstream end of the flavor generating section 220 and may be exposed at the downstream end.
  • a part of the flavor generating article 100 may be exposed to the outside of the flavor inhaler 200.
  • all or a part of the second connecting body 265 shown in FIG. 9 or FIG. 11 may be exposed to the outside of the flavor inhaler 200.
  • a part of the hollow tube section 132 shown in FIG. 9 or FIG. 11 may be exposed to the outside of the flavor inhaler 200.
  • the flavor inhaler 200 may have a cylindrical gasket 36 arranged radially outward with respect to the central axis Ax1 of the chamber 50 at the end of the chamber opening 52 side of the chamber 50.
  • the gasket 36 has a rib 37 on the inner peripheral surface on the chamber 50 side, and a protruding portion 53 protruding radially outward from the tip of the chamber opening 52 side in the chamber 50 is supported by the rib 37.
  • the protruding portion 53 is further pressed by the end face of the insertion guide member 34 from the opposite side of the rib 37 in the insertion direction.
  • FIG. 13 and 14 are a side cross-sectional view and a bottom view showing an example of an insertion guide member 34.
  • the insertion guide member 34 has a pair of first protrusions 334A and a pair of second protrusions 334B.
  • FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the insertion guide member 34 cut along the central axis Ax1, showing the arrangement of the first protrusions 334A and the second protrusions 334B in the insertion direction of the flavor generating article 100.
  • FIG. 14 is a bottom view of the insertion guide member 34, showing the arrangement of the first protrusions 334A and the second protrusions 334B in the circumferential direction of the flavor generating article 100.
  • FIG. 15 is an enlarged cross-sectional view including the heating section 40 and the chamber 50.
  • FIG. 15 shows a cross section parallel to the insertion direction of the flavor generating article 100.
  • FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view perpendicular to the insertion direction in the direction of arrows 16-16 shown in FIG. 15.
  • the atomizing section 30 has a first insulating section 361 that constitutes the insulating section 32, a sealing section 362, a fixing section 363, and a sensor 391.
  • the first insulating section 361 is disposed so as to cover at least a portion of the chamber 50, and suppresses heat radiation to the outside of the chamber 50.
  • the first insulating section 361 has a multi-layer structure in which a heat-resistant sheet-like insulating member 364 is wound in multiple layers around the cylindrical portion of the chamber 50.
  • the sheet-like insulating member 364 is a glass fiber sheet containing aerogel particles, for example, a glass fiber sheet coated with aerogel ink and dried, and has a heat-resistant temperature of approximately 350°C and a thermal conductivity of approximately 25 mW/mK.
  • Aerogel The pores inside aerogel are divided into spaces smaller than the mean free path of air (approximately 70 nm), preventing air from convecting, thereby suppressing thermal conduction.
  • the average pore size is preferably approximately 50 nm or less. Aerogel also has low density, which suppresses thermal conduction. In other words, aerogel achieves high thermal insulation due to the above structure. Aerogel may include, for example, silica aerogel, carbon aerogel, and porous structures made of fumed silica.
  • the first insulating section 361 has a multi-layer structure in which a single sheet-like insulating member 364 having a thickness of 1 mm or less, for example 0.5 mm, is wound continuously in six layers around the cylindrical portion of the chamber 50.
  • the first insulating section 361 is constructed by first contacting one end of the sheet-shaped insulating member 364 with the outer peripheral surface of the prepared chamber 50 and/or heating section 40, and then continuously wrapping the sheet-shaped insulating member 364 around the cylindrical portion of the chamber 50 up to six layers.
  • the first insulating section 361 may have a multi-layer structure in which the sheet-shaped insulating member 364 is wound in, for example, three to seven layers.
  • the sealing portion 362 is arranged to cover both ends of the first insulating portion 361 in the longitudinal direction of the flavor inhaler 200.
  • the sealing portion 362 prevents air from entering the first insulating portion 361.
  • the sealing portion 362 may be, for example, a sponge washer made of a foam having a closed cell structure that does not allow air to pass through.
  • a sponge washer made of a foam having a closed cell structure has a certain degree of softness, and therefore can improve the fit compared to a case where a silicone ring or the like is used as the sealing portion 362.
  • the sealing portion 362 when a sponge washer made of a foam having a closed cell structure is used as the sealing portion 362, powder falling from the first insulating portion 361 can be suppressed compared to a foam having an open cell structure.
  • the material of the sponge washer constituting the sealing portion 362 is not particularly limited, and can include, for example, a resin such as silicone resin.
  • the sponge washer constituting the sealing portion 362 may have a notch formed therein to facilitate attachment.
  • the sensor 391 is disposed between the layers of the first insulating section 361 and measures the temperature of the chamber 50.
  • the sensor 391 may be a temperature sensor such as a thermistor or a thermocouple.
  • the temperature of the chamber 50 detected by the sensor 391 is output to the control section 80 to control the heating of the flavor generating article 100 by the atomizing section 30.
  • the sensor 391 has a lead 392 electrically connected to the control section 80.
  • the lead 392 extending from between the layers of the first insulating section 361 may be pressed against the chamber 50 by the sealing section 362.
  • the sealing section 362 holds the lead 392. Therefore, even if a force is applied to the lead 392, the lead 392 can be prevented from moving and causing the first insulating section 361 to deform.
  • FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the flavor generating assembly 300.
  • FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing an intermediate body 700 consisting of the flavor generating assembly 300 and the case part 400 in which the flavor generating assembly 300 is housed.
  • the flavor generating assembly 300 has a power supply part 20, an atomizing part 30, a control part 80, a terminal 90, a chassis 310, a bracket 320, and a flexible printed circuit board (FPC) 330.
  • the flavor generating assembly 300 can make the flavor inhaler 200 compact and facilitate the assembly of the flavor inhaler 200 by compactly integrating multiple parts of the flavor inhaler 200.
  • the flavor generating assembly 300 is positioned so as to face the first opening 411 in the longitudinal direction of the outer case 410, and to face the second opening 412 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the outer case 410. This allows the flavor generating assembly 300 to be easily inserted into the case portion 400 with a simple configuration, while preventing adverse effects caused by contact between the case portion 400 and components arranged on the second opening 412 side of the flavor generating assembly 300.
  • the flavor generating assembly 300 has a central axis Ax2 extending in the longitudinal direction.
  • the communication element 82 is located closer to the second opening 412 than the central axis Ax2. This makes it easier for electromagnetic waves from the communication element 82 to pass through the second opening 412, further reducing the risk of communication being disrupted by the case portion 400, etc.
  • the substrate 81 is preferably disposed on the second opening 412 side in the flavor generating assembly 300.
  • the substrate 81 is preferably located on the second opening 412 side of the central axis Ax2 in the flavor generating assembly 300. This makes it possible to prevent adverse effects such as damage to the elements of the control unit 80 due to contact with the case part 400 when inserting the flavor generating assembly 300 into the case part 400, and also makes it possible to reduce the risk of communication being interrupted by the case part 400, even if the communication element 82 (FIG. 3) is disposed near the substrate 81, thereby making it possible to make the flavor inhaler 200 more compact.
  • the chassis 310 functions as a support for each part of the flavor generating assembly 300.
  • the material constituting the chassis 310 is not particularly limited, but the chassis 310 can include resin such as PC or metal, etc.
  • the bracket 320 is configured to hold components such as the substrate 81 and to prevent deviation.
  • the bracket 320 is attached to the chassis 310.
  • the material constituting the bracket 320 is not particularly limited, but the bracket 320 may include a metal such as stainless steel.
  • the bracket 320 may be configured to cover a portion of the substrate 81.
  • the leads from the heating unit 40, the battery 21, the substrate 81, and the terminals 90 are electrically connected via the FPC 330.
  • the FPC 330 By using the FPC 330, the flavor generating assembly 300 can be made lighter and more compact.
  • the FPC 330 can be electrically connected to any electrical and electronic component of the flavor generating assembly 300.
  • FIG. 19 is a front view of the outer case 410
  • FIG. 20 is a side view of the outer case 410
  • FIG. 21 is a plan view of the outer case 410.
  • the outer case 410 has an opening 413, which is an opening that connects a first opening 411 formed at a first end 414 of the outer case 410 with a second opening 412 formed at a side surface 415.
  • the side surface 415 is formed to surround a central axis Ax3 extending in the longitudinal direction of the outer case 410, and defines the outer peripheral surface of the outer case 410.
  • the first opening 411 is formed at the first end 414 such that the central axis Ax3 passes through the first opening 411. In other words, the first opening 411 opens in the longitudinal direction toward the upper member 204.
  • the first opening 411 is located at the end face of the first end 414, and as shown in FIG. 20, the end face is formed to intersect with the central axis Ax3.
  • the first opening 411 has a dimension that allows the flavor generating assembly 300 to be inserted into the outer case 410 through the first opening 411.
  • the maximum width of the first opening 411 in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is preferably greater than the maximum width of the flavor generating assembly 300 in the same direction.
  • the first opening 411 is preferably configured to allow the flavor generating assembly 300 to be inserted in the longitudinal direction.
  • the second opening 412 has dimensions that prevent the flavor generating assembly 300 inserted into the outer case 410 from falling out through the second opening 412. This allows the flavor generating assembly 300 inserted into the outer case 410 through the first opening 411 to be stably held within the case portion 400, facilitating subsequent assembly work.
  • the width of the second opening 412 taken perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the outer case 410 is the first width W1.
  • the direction in which this first width W1 is measured is the width direction.
  • the width in this width direction of the flavor generating assembly 300 is the second width W2.
  • the first width W1 is preferably smaller than the second width W2. This makes it possible to more reliably prevent the flavor generating assembly 300 inserted into the outer case 410 from falling through the second opening 412.
  • the first width W1 can be smaller than the second width W2 at the position where the chamber 50 is present, the position where the substrate 81 is present, the position where the chassis 310 is present, or the position where the power supply unit 20 is present.
  • the outer case 410 may have at least one protrusion protruding in the width direction from the side wall 415 along the second opening 412.
  • the protrusions can be provided so as to protrude in the width direction from the opening end of the side wall 415 that contacts the second opening 412.
  • the position and shape of the protrusions are not particularly limited, but it is preferable to provide them on both sides of the second opening 412 in the width direction, and such a pair of protrusions can be provided at one or more positions in the insertion direction.
  • This configuration can further prevent the flavor generating assembly 300 from falling off the case portion 400, and can also prevent the inner panel 510 from penetrating into the outer case 410 due to impact, etc.
  • the second opening 412 extends from the first end 414 to the second end 416.
  • the second opening 412 preferably extends in the longitudinal direction of the outer case 410.
  • the longitudinal length of the outer case 410 is defined as a first length L1
  • the longitudinal length of the second opening 412 is defined as a second length L2.
  • the position of the upper end of the second opening 412 can be set to, for example, an upper limit height that can be set so that the flavor generating assembly 300 does not pass through the second opening 412 when inserted.
  • the second length L2 is preferably greater than 50% of the first length L1, more preferably greater than 60%, even more preferably greater than 70%, and even more preferably greater than 80%.
  • the second opening 412 may extend beyond the tip on the second end 416 side of the substrate 81.
  • the second length L2 may be set based on the position of the substrate 81.
  • the outer case 410 may have a third connection portion 417.
  • the third connection portion 417 is a recess formed on the inner circumferential surface of the outer case 410, and is configured to fit with a protrusion (not shown) formed on the outer circumferential surface of the inner case 420.
  • the form of the third connection portion 417 is not particularly limited, and it may be connected to another member by engagement, fastening, etc.
  • This manufacturing method includes at least the following first to fourth steps.
  • the first to fourth steps are performed in numerical order.
  • the case part 400 including the outer case 410 and the flavor generating assembly 300 are prepared.
  • the inner case 420 is inserted into the outer case 410. It is preferable that the inner case 420 is inserted through the first opening 411 of the outer case 410.
  • the inner case 420 can be fixed to the inside of the outer case 410 by engaging with a claw member (not shown), fitting with a fitting portion, or bonding with an adhesive. If the flavor inhaler 200 does not have the inner case 420, the second step may be omitted. Alternatively, the inner case 420 may be inserted into the outer case 410 in the third step as a part of the flavor generating assembly 300.
  • the flavor generating assembly 300 is inserted into the case portion 400.
  • the flavor generating assembly 300 is inserted into the outer case 410 through the first opening 411, and the flavor generating assembly 300 is attached to the inside of the outer case 410.
  • FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing the third step.
  • FIG. 22 shows the flavor generating assembly 300 moving in the insertion direction toward the outer case 410 with the inner case 420 disposed therein.
  • the flavor generating assembly 300 can be inserted into the outer case 410 from the end opposite the insertion port 210 of the flavor generating article 100 (the end where the terminal 90 is formed).
  • the terminal 90 is inserted into a through hole formed in the bottom member 421 of the inner case 420 so as to be connectable to an external terminal (not shown) inserted from the terminal insertion port 419 of the outer case 410.
  • an intermediate body 700 (FIG. 18) is obtained.
  • the intermediate body 700 including the flavor generating assembly 300 and the outer case 410.
  • the upper member 204, the inner panel 510, and the outer panel 520 are attached to the intermediate body 700.
  • detachable components such as the outer panel 520 may be included as accessories without being attached to the flavor inhaler 200 during the manufacturing process.
  • a first aspect of the present invention is a flavor inhaler comprising an assembly including a heating section and a control section, and a case housing the assembly, the case extending in a longitudinal direction, having a first end and a second end, a first opening formed on an end face of the first end, and a second opening formed on a side extending from the first end side to the second end side, the first opening and the second opening being connected to each other, the first opening having a dimension that allows the assembly to be inserted into the case through the first opening, and the second opening having a dimension that prevents the inserted assembly from falling out through the second opening.
  • a width in a width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the second opening at a certain position in the longitudinal direction is smaller than a width in the width direction of the assembly at the position.
  • the control unit includes a circuit board, and the circuit board is disposed on the second opening side in the assembly.
  • the assembly further includes a communication element located on the second opening side relative to a central axis of the assembly.
  • the case has a curved surface at the second end.
  • the assembly further includes an inner case arranged inside the case, and the inner case is located on the second end side and has a bottom member supporting the assembly.
  • the assembly further comprises at least one of a chamber for accommodating a flavor generating article, and a power supply unit.
  • the length of the second opening in the longitudinal direction is greater than 50% of the length of the case in the longitudinal direction.
  • the assembly is positioned so as to face the first opening in the longitudinal direction and to face the second opening perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
  • the flavor inhaler further comprises at least one panel arranged on the second opening side, and at least one first end side member located on the first end side and having a movable lid arranged thereon.
  • the first end member includes a first connection portion for connecting the first end member to the at least one panel, the assembly, or the case.
  • the at least one panel has a second connection portion for connecting the at least one panel to another panel of the assembly, the case, the first end side member or the at least one panel.
  • the flavor inhaler is a non-combustion heated tobacco product.
  • a fourteenth aspect of the present invention is a flavor generating system comprising the flavor inhaler of any one of the first to thirteenth aspects and a flavor generating article.
  • a fifteenth aspect of the present invention is a method for manufacturing a flavor inhaler comprising an assembly including a heating unit and a control unit, and a case housing the assembly, the case extending in a longitudinal direction, having a first end and a second end, comprising a first opening formed on an end face of the first end and a second opening formed on a side extending from the first end side to the second end side, the first opening and the second opening being connected to each other, the first opening having a dimension that allows the assembly to be inserted into the case through the first opening, and the second opening having a dimension that prevents the inserted assembly from falling out through the second opening, the method including inserting the assembly into the case through the first opening and attaching the assembly to the inside of the case.
  • Flavor generating article 200 Flavor inhaler 204: Upper member 208: Lid 300: Flavor generating assembly 310: Chassis 320: Gasket 330: Flexible printed circuit board 334A: First protrusion 334B: Second protrusion 362: Sealing unit 391: Sensor 392: Sensor lead 400: Case unit 410: Outer case 411: First opening 412: Second opening 413: Opening 414: First end 415 of outer case: Side surface 416 of outer case: Second end 420 of outer case: Inner case 421: Bottom member 500: Panel portion 510: Inner panels 514, 514A, 514B, 526: Second connecting portion 520: Outer panel 700: Intermediate body 1000: Flavor generating system Ax1: Central axis Ax2 of insertion guide member: Central axis Ax

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Cet inhalateur d'arôme comprend un ensemble comprenant une partie de chauffage et une partie de commande, et un boîtier recevant l'ensemble. Le boîtier s'étend dans la direction longitudinale et a une première extrémité et une seconde extrémité, et comprend une première partie ouverture formée dans la surface d'extrémité de la première extrémité, et une seconde partie ouverture formée dans une surface latérale s'étendant du côté première extrémité au côté seconde extrémité ; la première partie ouverture et la seconde partie ouverture sont des ouvertures reliées ; la première partie ouverture a des dimensions qui permettent à l'ensemble d'être inséré dans le boîtier par la première partie ouverture ; et la seconde partie ouverture a des dimensions qui empêchent l'ensemble inséré de tomber par la seconde partie ouverture.
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