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WO2025238166A1 - Dispositif de simulation de chauffage par atomisation sans consommation et système de fourniture d'aérosol - Google Patents

Dispositif de simulation de chauffage par atomisation sans consommation et système de fourniture d'aérosol

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WO2025238166A1
WO2025238166A1 PCT/EP2025/063431 EP2025063431W WO2025238166A1 WO 2025238166 A1 WO2025238166 A1 WO 2025238166A1 EP 2025063431 W EP2025063431 W EP 2025063431W WO 2025238166 A1 WO2025238166 A1 WO 2025238166A1
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Phaik Ee OOI
Yukun ZHOU
Siqi FENG
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Nicoventures Trading Ltd
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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
    • A24F40/80—Testing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/20—Devices using solid inhalable precursors

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  • the present application relates to the field of aerosol provision technology, and particularly relates to a non-consumption atomization heating simulation device and an aerosol provision system.
  • Aerosol provision systems typically comprise an aerosol provision device and an aerosol-generating article (such as a tobacco article). By inserting the aerosol-generating article into the heating chamber of the aerosol provision device and heating the aerosolgenerating article through the aerosol provision device, an aerosol can be obtained.
  • an aerosol can be obtained.
  • Tobacco itself is a prohibited item for transportation. Therefore, whether it is for import or domestic transportation, it is restricted by embargo.
  • Aerosol-generating articles need to be purchased at specialized places, and the quantity of purchase is limited.
  • aerosol-generating articles are consumables, which means that a large number of aerosol-generating articles are required for each test. This in itself is a great waste and causes environmental pollution.
  • a non- consumption atomization heating simulation device and an aerosol provision system which may reduce waste and pollution by simulating an aerosol-generating article.
  • a non-consumption atomization heating simulation device configured for testing the function of a heating element. It comprises: an atomization material simulation section configured for simulating an aerosol-generating material and reflecting the temperature field in a heated state, and a first temperature measuring element, which is provided in the atomization material simulation section, and configured to detect the temperature of the atomization material simulation section in the heating state.
  • a “non-consumption atomization heating simulation device” may refer to a device configured to simulate the reaction of a real aerosol-generating article (e.g. a cigarette) when heated by a heating element.
  • a non-consumption atomization heating simulation device may not be (substantially) consumed when heated.
  • a non- consumption atomization heating simulation device may be consumed less than, or at a slower rate than, a consumable article (e.g. a real aerosol-generating article) when heated.
  • a “real aerosol-generating article” may refer to an article comprising aerosol generating material that, when heated releases an aerosol. A portion or all of a real aerosol-generating article may be consumed when heated.
  • the number of the first temperature measuring elements may be at least two, which may be respectively provided at different locations of the atomization material simulation section.
  • At least two of the first temperature measuring elements may be spaced along the length of the atomization material simulation section and/or may be spaced from the center to the periphery of the atomization material simulation section.
  • the heat resistance temperature of the atomization material simulation section may be higher than 350°C .
  • the heat resistance temperature of the atomization material simulation section may be 350°C to 400°C .
  • the material of the atomization material simulation section may comprise polyimide foam and/or ceramics.
  • the simulation device may be configured to simulate a cigarette stick.
  • the simulation device may comprise: a mouthpiece section, respectively arranged at opposite ends in the length direction with the atomization material simulation section; and a cooling section, in communication with the atomization material simulation section, configured to cool the airflow from the atomization material simulation section.
  • the cooling section may comprise a hollow chamber and at least one through hole.
  • the hollow chamber may connect the atomization material simulation section with the mouthpiece section.
  • the through hole may connect the hollow chamber with external air.
  • the heat resistance temperature of the mouthpiece section may be higher than 80°C .
  • the material of the mouthpiece section may comprise regenerated cellulose acetate and/or polylactic acid.
  • the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device may comprise a packaging material.
  • the packaging material may circumferentially cover the atomization material simulation section, the cooling section and/or the mouthpiece section.
  • the hollow chamber may be formed by the wrapping of the packaging material.
  • the through hole may penetrate the wall of the packaging material.
  • the heat resistance temperature of the packaging material may be higher than 150 °C .
  • the material of the packaging material may comprise polyether ether ketone.
  • the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device may comprise: a second temperature measuring element, which is provided in the cooling section and configured to detect the temperature of the cooling section in the heated state.
  • the number of the second temperature measuring elements may be at least two, which are respectively provided at different locations of the cooling section.
  • At least two of the second temperature measuring elements may be spaced along the length of the cooling section and/or may be spaced from the center to the periphery of the cooling section.
  • the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device may comprise: a third temperature measuring element, which is provided in the mouthpiece section and configured to detect the temperature of the mouthpiece section in the heated state.
  • the number of the third temperature measuring element may be at least two, which are respectively provided at different locations of the mouthpiece section.
  • At least two of the third temperature measuring elements may be spaced along the length of the mouthpiece section and/or may be spaced from the center to the periphery of the mouthpiece section.
  • the difference of the suction resistance between the atomization material simulation section and an aerosol-generating material of a simulated aerosol-generating article may be within a preset range.
  • the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device may further comprise a suction resistance regulator.
  • the suction resistance regulator may be configured to adjust the suction resistance of the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device.
  • the suction resistance regulator may be provided in the hollow chamber of the cooling section, between the atomization material simulation section and the through hole.
  • the suction resistance of the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device may be 90mmWg (900 Pa) to 110 mmWg (1100 Pa).
  • an aerosol provision system which comprises an aerosol provision device and the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device described in the first aspect.
  • a non-consumption atomization heating simulation device for testing the function of a heating element of an aerosol provision device, the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device comprising: an atomization material simulation section configured to simulate an aerosol-generating material and reflect a temperature field of an aerosol-generating material in a heated state, and a first temperature measuring element provided in the atomization material simulation section, wherein the first temperature measuring element is configured to detect the temperature of the atomization material simulation section in the heated state.
  • the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device may comprise one or more or all of the features described above or below.
  • the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device may comprise at least two first temperature measuring elements configured to detect the temperature of the atomization material simulation section in the heated state.
  • the at least two first temperature measuring elements may be respectively provided at different locations of the atomization material simulation section.
  • the atomization material simulation section may be formed of a material comprising polyimide foam and/or ceramics.
  • the simulation device may be configured to simulate a cigarette stick.
  • the simulation device may comprise: a mouthpiece section and a cooling section.
  • the mouthpiece section and the atomization material simulation section may be respectively arranged at opposite ends of the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device in the length direction.
  • the cooling section may be arranged in communication with the atomization material simulation section.
  • the cooling section may be configured to cool an airflow from the atomization material simulation section.
  • the packaging material may define an outer wall of the hollow chamber.
  • the through hole may penetrate the wall of the packaging material.
  • the packaging material may be formed of a material comprising polyether ether ketone.
  • the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device may comprise at least two second temperature measuring elements configured to detect the temperature of the cooling section in the heated state.
  • the at least two second temperature measuring elements may be respectively provided at different locations of the cooling section.
  • the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device may comprise at least two third temperature measuring elements configured to detect the temperature of the mouthpiece section in the heated state.
  • the at least two third temperature measuring elements may be respectively provided at different locations of the mouthpiece section.
  • an aerosol provision system comprising: an aerosol provision device for generating an aerosol from an aerosol generating material; and the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device described above.
  • the aerosol provision device comprises: a receiving chamber configured to receive at least a portion of the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device; and a heating element configured to heat at least a portion of the atomization material simulation section of the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device.
  • the non-consumption atomizing heating simulation device may comprise one or more or all of the features described above or below.
  • the heating element may be configured to head at least a portion of the atomization material simulation section when the non-consumption atomizing heating simulation device, or at least a portion thereof, is received in the receiving chamber.
  • a method of testing the function of a heating element of an aerosol provision device comprising: inserting at least a portion of a non-consumption atomization heating simulation device into a receiving chamber of an aerosol provision device; using a heating element of the aerosol provision device to heat at least a portion of an atomization material simulation section of the non- consumption atomization heating simulation device, wherein the atomization material simulation section configured to simulate an aerosol-generating material and reflect a temperature field of an aerosol-generating material when heated.
  • the method may utilize the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device and/or the aerosol provision system described above.
  • the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device and/or the aerosol provision system may be configured to perform the method.
  • the method may comprise using the first temperature measuring element of the non- consumption atomization heating simulation device to detect the temperature of the atomization material simulation section.
  • the method may comprise using the second temperature measuring element of the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device to detect the temperature of the cooling section.
  • the method may comprise using the third temperature measuring element of the non- consumption atomization heating simulation device to detect the temperature of the mouthpiece section.
  • an atomization heating simulation device that simulates an aerosolgenerating article.
  • This atomization heating simulation device has the same function as a real aerosol-generating article, and it is non-consumable during the heating process and can be reused.
  • using the atomization heating simulation device to replace the real aerosol-generating article can reduce waste, reduce pollution, and there is no risk of an embargo on the simulation device.
  • the atomization material simulation section of the atomization heating simulation device is also provided with a first temperature measuring element, which can detect the temperature of the atomization material simulation section in the heating state, thereby accurately reflecting the temperature field distribution within the atomization material simulation section and accurately feeding back the heating effect of the heating element.
  • the cooling section of the atomization heating simulation device may be provided with a second temperature measuring element, and a mouthpiece section may be provided with a third temperature measuring element.
  • the second temperature measuring element can detect the temperature of the cooling section in the heating state
  • the third temperature measuring element may be used to detect the temperature of the mouthpiece section in the heating state.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a non-consumption atomization heating simulation device
  • Figure 2 is a schematic three-dimensional structural diagram of a non-consumption atomization heating simulation device
  • Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device shown in Figure 2;
  • Figure 4 is a schematic three-dimensional structural diagram of another non-consumption atomization heating simulation device
  • Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device shown in Figure 4;
  • Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of an aerosol provision device; and Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of another aerosol provision device.
  • Atomization material simulation section 101 First temperature measuring element, 102 Atomization material simulation element, 103 First fixator, 104 Puncture cavity, 20 Cooling section, 201 Hollow chamber, 202 Through hole, 203 Second temperature measuring element, 204 Second fixator, 30 Mouthpiece section, 301 Third temperature measuring element, 302 Filter element, 303 Cavity, 304 Third fixator, 40 Flow guiding section, 50 End part, 501 End element, 502 End plug, 60 Packaging material;
  • 701 Housing 702 Receiving chamber, 703 Insertion port, 704 Puncture member, 705 Coil, 706 Cylinder, 707 Battery module.
  • the term "delivery system” is intended to encompass systems that deliver at least one substance to a user in use, and includes: combustible aerosol provision systems, such as cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars, and tobacco for pipes or for roll-your-own or for make-your-own cigarettes (whether based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, tobacco substitutes or other smokable material); non-combustible aerosol provision systems that release compounds from an aerosolgenerating material without combusting the aerosol-generating material, such as electronic cigarettes, tobacco heating products, and hybrid systems to generate aerosol using a combination of aerosol-generating materials; and aerosol-free delivery systems that deliver the at least one substance to a user orally, nasally, transdermally or in another way without forming an aerosol, including but not limited to, lozenges, gums, patches, articles comprising inhalable powders, and oral products such as oral tobacco which includes snus or moist snuff, wherein the at least one substance may or may
  • a "combustible" aerosol provision system is one where a constituent aerosol-generating material of the aerosol provision system (or component thereof) is combusted or burned during use in order to facilitate delivery of at least one substance to a user.
  • the delivery system is a combustible aerosol provision system, such as a system selected from the group consisting of a cigarette, a cigarillo and a cigar.
  • the disclosure relates to a component for use in a combustible aerosol provision system, such as a filter, a filter rod, a filter segment, a tobacco rod, a spill, an aerosol-modifying agent release component such as a capsule, a thread, or a bead, or a paper such as a plug wrap, a tipping paper or a cigarette paper.
  • a "non-combustible" aerosol provision system is one where a constituent aerosol-generating material of the aerosol provision system (or component thereof) is not combusted or burned in order to facilitate delivery of at least one substance to a user.
  • the delivery system is a non-combustible aerosol provision system, such as a powered non-combustible aerosol provision system.
  • the non-combustible aerosol provision system is an electronic cigarette, also known as a vaping device or electronic nicotine delivery system (END), although it is noted that the presence of nicotine in the aerosol-generating material is not a requirement.
  • END electronic nicotine delivery system
  • the non-combustible aerosol provision system is an aerosolgenerating material heating system, also known as a heat-not-burn system.
  • An example of such a system is a tobacco heating system.
  • the non-combustible aerosol provision system is a hybrid system to generate aerosol using a combination of aerosol-generating materials, one or a plurality of which may be heated.
  • Each of the aerosol-generating materials may be, for example, in the form of a solid, liquid or gel and may or may not contain nicotine.
  • the hybrid system comprises a liquid or gel aerosol-generating material and a solid aerosol-generating material.
  • the solid aerosol-generating material may comprise, for example, tobacco or a non-tobacco product.
  • the non-combustible aerosol provision system may comprise a non- combustible aerosol provision device and a consumable for use with the non-combustible aerosol provision device.
  • the disclosure relates to consumables comprising aerosolgenerating material and configured to be used with non-combustible aerosol provision devices. These consumables are sometimes referred to as articles throughout the disclosure.
  • the non-combustible aerosol provision system such as a non-combustible aerosol provision device thereof, may comprise a power source and a controller.
  • the power source may, for example, be an electric power source or an exothermic power source.
  • the exothermic power source comprises a carbon substrate which may be energised so as to distribute power in the form of heat to an aerosol-generating material or to a heat transfer material in proximity to the exothermic power source.
  • the non-combustible aerosol provision system may comprise an area for receiving the consumable, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generation area, a housing, a mouthpiece, a filter and/or an aerosol-modifying agent.
  • the consumable for use with the non-combustible aerosol provision device may comprise aerosol-generating material, an aerosol-generating material storage area, an aerosol-generating material transfer component, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generation area, a housing, a wrapper, a filter, a mouthpiece, and/or an aerosol-modifying agent.
  • the delivery system is an aerosol-free delivery system that delivers at least one substance to a user orally, nasally, transdermally or in another way without forming an aerosol, including but not limited to, lozenges, gums, patches, articles comprising inhalable powders, and oral products such as oral tobacco which includes snus or moist snuff, wherein the at least one substance may or may not comprise nicotine.
  • the substance to be delivered may be an aerosol-generating material or a material that is not intended to be aerosolised.
  • either material may comprise one or more active constituents, one or more flavours, one or more aerosolformer materials, and/or one or more other functional materials.
  • the substance to be delivered comprises an active substance.
  • the active substance as used herein may be a physiologically active material, which is a material intended to achieve or enhance a physiological response.
  • the active substance may for example be selected from nutraceuticals, nootropics, psychoactives.
  • the active substance may be naturally occurring or synthetically obtained.
  • the active substance may comprise for example nicotine, caffeine, taurine, theine, vitamins such as B6 or B12 or C, melatonin, cannabinoids, or constituents, derivatives, or combinations thereof.
  • the active substance may comprise one or more constituents, derivatives or extracts of tobacco, cannabis or another botanical.
  • the active substance comprises nicotine. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises caffeine, melatonin or vitamin B12.
  • the active substance may comprise one or more constituents, derivatives or extracts of cannabis, such as one or more cannabinoids or terpenes.
  • the active substance may comprise or be derived from one or more botanicals or constituents, derivatives or extracts thereof.
  • botanical includes any material derived from plants including, but not limited to, extracts, leaves, bark, fibres, stems, roots, seeds, flowers, fruits, pollen, husk, shells or the like.
  • the material may comprise an active compound naturally existing in a botanical, obtained synthetically.
  • the material may be in the form of liquid, gas, solid, powder, dust, crushed particles, granules, pellets, shreds, strips, sheets, or the like.
  • Example botanicals are tobacco, eucalyptus, star anise, hemp, cocoa, cannabis, fennel, lemongrass, peppermint, spearmint, rooibos, chamomile, flax, ginger, ginkgo biloba, hazel, hibiscus, laurel, licorice (liquorice), matcha, mate, orange skin, papaya, rose, sage, tea such as green tea or black tea, thyme, clove, cinnamon, coffee, aniseed (anise), basil, bay leaves, cardamom, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, lavender, lemon peel, mint, juniper, elderflower, vanilla, Wintergreen, beefsteak plant, curcuma, turmeric, sandalwood, cilantro, bergamot, orange blossom, myrtle, cassis, valerian, pimento, mace, damien, marjoram, olive, lemon
  • the mint may be chosen from the following mint varieties: Mentha Arventis, Mentha c.v., Mentha niliaca, Mentha piperita, Mentha piperita citrata c.v., Mentha piperita c.v, Mentha spicata crispa, Mentha cardifolia, Memtha longifolia, Mentha suaveolens variegata, Mentha pulegium, Mentha spicata c.v. and Mentha suaveolens.
  • the active substance comprises or is derived from one or more botanicals or constituents, derivatives or extracts thereof and the botanical is tobacco. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises or derived from one or more botanicals or constituents, derivatives or extracts thereof and the botanical is selected from eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa and hemp.
  • the active substance comprises or derived from one or more botanicals or constituents, derivatives or extracts thereof and the botanical is selected from rooibos and fennel.
  • the substance to be delivered comprises a flavour.
  • flavour and “flavourant” refer to materials which, where local regulations permit, may be used to create a desired taste, aroma or other somatosensorial sensation in a product for adult consumers.
  • flavour materials may include naturally occurring flavour materials, botanicals, extracts of botanicals, synthetically obtained materials, or combinations thereof (e.g., tobacco, cannabis, licorice (liquorice), hydrangea, eugenol, Japanese white bark magnolia leaf, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, maple, matcha, menthol, Japanese mint, aniseed (anise), cinnamon, turmeric, Indian spices, Asian spices, herb, Wintergreen, cherry, berry, red berry, cranberry, peach, apple, orange, mango, clementine, lemon, lime, tropical fruit, papaya, rhubarb, grape, durian, dragon fruit, cucumber, blueberry, mulberry, citrus fruits, Drambuie, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, spearmint, peppermint, lavender, aloe vera, cardamom, celery, cascarilla, nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot,
  • the flavour comprises menthol, spearmint and/or peppermint.
  • the flavour comprises flavour components of cucumber, blueberry, citrus fruits and/or redberry.
  • the flavour comprises eugenol.
  • the flavour comprises flavour components extracted from tobacco.
  • the flavour comprises flavour components extracted from cannabis.
  • the flavour may comprise a sensate, which is intended to achieve a somatosensorial sensation which are usually chemically induced and perceived by the stimulation of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve), in addition to or in place of aroma or taste nerves, and these may include agents providing heating, cooling, tingling, numbing effect.
  • a suitable heat effect agent may be, but is not limited to, vanillyl ethyl ether and a suitable cooling agent may be, but not limited to eucolyptol, WS-3.
  • Aerosol-generating material is a material that is capable of generating aerosol, for example when heated, irradiated or energized in any other way. Aerosol-generating material may, for example, be in the form of a solid, liquid or gel which may or may not contain an active substance and/or flavourants. In some embodiments, the aerosolgenerating material may comprise an "amorphous solid", which may alternatively be referred to as a"monolithic solid" (i.e. non-fibrous). In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may be a dried gel. The amorphous solid is a solid material that may retain some fluid, such as liquid, within it. In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material may for example comprise from about 50wt%, 60wt% or 70wt% of amorphous solid, to about 90wt%, 95wt% or 100wt% of amorphous solid.
  • the aerosol-generating material may comprise one or more active substances and/or flavours, one or more aerosol-former materials, and optionally one or more other functional material.
  • the aerosol-former material may comprise one or more constituents capable of forming an aerosol.
  • the aerosol-former material may comprise one or more of glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1 ,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, meso-Erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, a diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, a diacetin mixture, benzyl benzoate, benzyl phenyl acetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.
  • the one or more other functional materials may comprise one or more of pH regulators, colouring agents, preservatives, binders, fillers, stabilizers, and/or antioxidants.
  • the material may be present on or in a support, to form a substrate.
  • the support may, for example, be or comprise paper, card, paperboard, cardboard, reconstituted material, a plastics material, a ceramic material, a composite material, glass, a metal, or a metal alloy.
  • the support comprises a susceptor.
  • the susceptor is embedded within the material. In some alternative embodiments, the susceptor is on one or either side of the material.
  • a consumable is an article comprising or consisting of aerosol-generating material, part or all of which is intended to be consumed during use by a user.
  • a consumable may comprise one or more other components, such as an aerosol-generating material storage area, an aerosol-generating material transfer component, an aerosol generation area, a housing, a wrapper, a mouthpiece, a filter and/or an aerosol-modifying agent.
  • a consumable may also comprise an aerosol generator, such as a heater, that emits heat to cause the aerosol-generating material to generate aerosol in use.
  • the heater may, for example, comprise combustible material, a material heatable by electrical conduction, or a susceptor.
  • a susceptor is a material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, such as an alternating magnetic field.
  • the susceptor may be an electrically-conductive material, so that penetration thereof with a varying magnetic field causes induction heating of the heating material.
  • the heating material may be magnetic material, so that penetration thereof with a varying magnetic field causes magnetic hysteresis heating of the heating material.
  • the susceptor may be both electrically-conductive and magnetic, so that the susceptor is heatable by both heating mechanisms.
  • the device that is configured to generate the varying magnetic field is referred to as a magnetic field generator, herein.
  • An aerosol-modifying agent is a substance, typically located downstream of the aerosol generation area, that is configured to modify the aerosol generated, for example by changing the taste, flavour, acidity or another characteristic of the aerosol.
  • the aerosolmodifying agent may be provided in an aerosol-modifying agent release component, that is operable to selectively release the aerosol-modifying agent.
  • the aerosol-modifying agent may, for example, be an additive or a sorbent.
  • the aerosol-modifying agent may, for example, comprise one or more of a flavourant, a colourant, water, and a carbon adsorbent.
  • the aerosol-modifying agent may, for example, be a solid, a liquid, or a gel.
  • the aerosolmodifying agent may be in powder, thread or granule form.
  • the aerosol-modifying agent may be free from filtration material.
  • An aerosol generator is an apparatus configured to cause aerosol to be generated from the aerosol-generating material.
  • the aerosol generator is a heater configured to subject the aerosol-generating material to heat energy, so as to release one or more volatiles from the aerosol-generating material to form an aerosol.
  • the aerosol generator is configured to cause an aerosol to be generated from the aerosol-generating material without heating.
  • the aerosol generator may be configured to subject the aerosol-generating material to one or more of vibration, increased pressure, or electrostatic energy.
  • aerosol delivery systems such as nebulisers or e-cigarettes.
  • e-cigarette or “electronic cigarette” may sometimes be used, but it will be appreciated this term may be used interchangeably with aerosol delivery system / device and electronic aerosol delivery system / device.
  • aerosol delivery systems such as nebulisers or e-cigarettes.
  • vapour delivery systems such as nebulisers or e-cigarettes.
  • e-cigarette or “electronic cigarette” may sometimes be used, but it will be appreciated this term may be used interchangeably with aerosol delivery system / device and electronic aerosol delivery system / device.
  • aerosol and vapour and related terms such as “vaporise”, “volatilise” and “aerosolise” may generally be used interchangeably.
  • Aerosol delivery systems e-cigarettes
  • a modular assembly comprising a reusable device part and a replaceable (disposable/consumable) cartridge part.
  • the replaceable cartridge part will comprise the aerosol-generating material and the vaporiser (which may collectively be called a "cartomizer") and the reusable device part will comprise the power provision (e.g. rechargeable power source) and control circuitry.
  • the reusable device part will often comprise a user interface for receiving user input and displaying operating status characteristics
  • the replaceable cartridge device part in some cases comprises a temperature sensor for helping to control temperature.
  • Cartridges are electrically and mechanically coupled to the control unit for use, for example using a screw thread, bayonet, or magnetic coupling with appropriately arranged electrical contacts.
  • the cartridge When the aerosolgenerating material in a cartridge is exhausted, or the user wishes to switch to a different cartridge having a different aerosol-generating material, the cartridge may be removed from the reusable part and a replacement cartridge attached in its place.
  • Systems and devices conforming to this type of two-part modular configuration may generally be referred to as two-part systems/devices. It is common for electronic cigarettes to have a generally elongate shape. For the sake of providing a concrete example, certain embodiments of the disclosure will be taken to comprise this kind of generally elongate two-part system employing disposable cartridges.
  • this embodiment provides a non-consumption atomization heating simulation device.
  • the atomization heating simulation device simulates a cigarette stick and can be used for the function test of the heating element of an aerosol provision system. That is, the atomization heating simulation device is configured to simulate the reaction of a cigarette stick when heated by e.g. a heating element of an aerosol provision system.
  • the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device comprises an atomization material simulation section 10 and a first temperature measuring element 101.
  • the atomization material simulation section 10 simulates an aerosol-generating material and is used to reflect the temperature field in a heated state. That is, the atomization simulation section 10 is configured to simulate the reaction of an aerosol-generating material when heated.
  • the first temperature measuring element 101 is provided in the atomization material simulation section 10 and is used to detect the temperature of the atomization material simulation section 10 in the heating state.
  • the atomization material simulation section 10 is made of a heat-resistant material.
  • the heat resistance temperature of the atomization material simulation section 10 can be 350° C or higher, optionally 400° C or higher, and more optionally 350° C - 400° C.
  • the material of the atomization material simulation section 10 may comprise one or both of polyimide foam and ceramics.
  • the material of the atomization material simulation section 10 is not limited to the above materials, and other materials that can meet the heat resistance requirement can also be used.
  • first temperature measuring elements 101 there are at least two first temperature measuring elements 101 , which are respectively provided at different locations of the atomization material simulation section 10. In some embodiments, at least two first temperature measuring elements 101 are spaced along the length direction of the atomization material simulation section 10. In some embodiments, at least two first temperature measuring elements 101 are spaced from the center to the periphery of the atomization material simulation section 10. In some embodiments, at least two first temperature measuring elements 101 are not only spaced along the length direction of the atomization material simulation section 10, but are also spaced from the center to the periphery of the atomization material simulation section 10.
  • the atomization heating simulation device further comprises a mouthpiece section 30, a cooling section 20 and a packaging material 60.
  • the mouthpiece section 30 and the atomization material simulation section 10 are respectively located at both ends in the length direction.
  • the cooling section 20 is in communication with the atomization material simulation section 10 and is used to cool the airflow from the atomization material simulation section 10.
  • the packaging material 60 circumferentially covers the atomization material simulation section 10, the cooling section 20 and the mouthpiece section 30.
  • the flow path of the airflow in the atomization heating simulation device is: passing through the atomization material simulation section 10 and the cooling section 20 in sequence, and then flowing out from the mouthpiece section 30.
  • a flow guiding section 40 is further provided between the cooling section 20 and the atomization material simulation section 10.
  • the flow guiding section 40 connects the atomization material simulation section 10 with the cooling section 20 and is used to transfer the gas in the atomization material simulation section 10 to the cooling section 20.
  • the heat resistance temperature of the mouthpiece section 30 is higher than 80° C.
  • the materials of the mouthpiece section 30 include but are not limited to RCA (Recycled Cellulose Acetate) and/or PLA polylactic acid (also known as poly(lactic acid)).
  • the heat resistance temperature of the packaging material 60 is higher than 150° C.
  • the materials of the packaging material 60 include but are not limited to PEEK (poly(ether-ether-ketone)).
  • the cooling section 20 comprises a hollow chamber 201 , and this hollow chamber 201 connects the atomization material simulation section 10 with the mouthpiece section 30.
  • the aerosol from the atomization material simulation section 10 reaches the mouthpiece section 30 after passing through the hollow chamber 201.
  • the temperature of the aerosol formed in the atomization material simulation section 10 is relatively high.
  • the cooling section 20 comprises a hollow chamber 201 and at least one through hole 202.
  • the hollow chamber 201 connects the atomization material simulation section 10 with the mouthpiece section 30, and the through hole 202 connects the hollow chamber 201 with the external air.
  • the external low- temperature air can enter the hollow chamber 201 through the through hole 202 and mix with the aerosol in the hollow chamber 201 , thereby reducing the temperature of the aerosol flowing into the mouthpiece section.
  • the packaging material 60 circumferentially covers the atomization material simulation section 10 and the mouthpiece section 30, and fixes the relative positions between the atomization material simulation section 10 and the mouthpiece section 30.
  • a hollow chamber 201 is formed between the atomization material simulation section 10 and the mouthpiece section 30, and the through hole 202 penetrates the wall of the packaging material 60 and is in communication with the hollow chamber 201 .
  • the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device further comprises a second temperature measuring element 203.
  • the second temperature measuring element 203 is provided in the cooling section 20 and is used to detect the temperature of the cooling section 20 in the heating state.
  • At least two second temperature measuring elements 203 are respectively provided at different locations of the cooling section 20. In some embodiments, at least two second temperature measuring elements 203 are spaced along the length direction of the cooling section 20. In some embodiments, at least two second temperature measuring elements 203 are spaced from the center to the periphery of the cooling section 20. In some embodiments, at least two second temperature measuring elements 203 are spaced along the length direction of the cooling section 20 and also spaced from the center to the periphery of the cooling section 20.
  • the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device further comprises a third temperature measuring element 301.
  • the third temperature measuring element 301 is provided in the mouthpiece section 30 and is used to detect the temperature of the mouthpiece section 30 in the heating state.
  • At least two third temperature measuring elements 301 are respectively provided at different locations of the mouthpiece section 30. In some embodiments, at least two third temperature measuring elements 301 are spaced along the length direction of the cooling section 20. In some embodiments, at least two third temperature measuring elements 301 are spaced from the center to the periphery of the cooling section 20. In some embodiments, at least two third temperature measuring elements 301 are spaced along the length direction of the cooling section 20 and also spaced from the center to the periphery of the cooling section 20.
  • the difference between the suction resistance of the atomization material simulation section 10 and the suction resistance of the aerosol-generating material of the simulated aerosol-generating article is within a preset range.
  • the difference between the suction resistance of the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device and the suction resistance of the simulated aerosol-generating article can be within ⁇ 40 mmWg ( ⁇ 400 Pa).
  • the suction resistance of the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device can be set to 90 mmWg - 110 mmWg (900 Pa to 1100 Pa), making it close to the suction resistance value of the real aerosol-generating article.
  • a suction resistance regulator is provided in the atomization heating simulation device.
  • the suction resistance regulator is used to adjust the suction resistance of the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device, so that the difference between the suction resistance of the non- consumption atomization heating simulation device and the suction resistance of the aerosol-generating material of the simulated aerosol-generating article is within a preset range.
  • the difference between the suction resistance of the non- consumption atomization heating simulation device and the suction resistance of the simulated aerosol-generating article is within ⁇ 40 mmWg ( ⁇ 400 Pa).
  • the suction resistance regulator can be used to control the suction resistance of the atomization heating simulation device to 90 mmWg - 110 mmWg (900 Pa to 1100 Pa), making it close to the suction resistance value of the real aerosol-generating article.
  • the suction resistance regulator can be installed in the atomization heating simulation device or outside the atomization heating simulation device.
  • the suction resistance regulator can be installed in the cooling section 20 of the atomization heating simulation device, for example, installed in the hollow chamber 201 of the cooling section 20 and located between the atomization material simulation section 10 and the through hole 202.
  • the suction resistance regulator can be installed in the mouthpiece section 30.
  • the suction resistance regulator can be installed outside the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device.
  • the suction resistance regulator can be installed between the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device and a suction machine. The suction machine is used to simulate the suction action of the user when using an electronic cigarette.
  • the suction machine can be connected to the mouthpiece section 30 of the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device. Through the suction action, the airflow is driven to pass through the atomization material simulation section 10 and the cooling section 20 in sequence, and then flows out from the mouthpiece section 30.
  • Figures 2 and 3 show the structure of a non-consumption atomization heating simulation device.
  • the illustrated atomization heating simulation device comprises an end part 50, an atomization material simulation section 10, a cooling section 20, a mouthpiece section 30 and a packaging material 60.
  • the end part 50, the atomization material simulation section 10, the cooling section 20 and the mouthpiece section 30 are arranged along the length direction of the atomization heating simulation device, and the packaging material 60 covers the atomization material simulation section 10, the cooling section 20 and the mouthpiece section 30.
  • the end part 50 comprises an end plug 502 and an end element 501.
  • the end plug 502 is connected to the packaging material 60, and the end element 501 is accommodated in the end plug 502.
  • the end element 501 is made of a porous material, and the external air can enter the atomization material simulation section 10 through the end element 501.
  • the atomization material simulation section 10 is provided with an atomization material simulation element 102, a first fixator 103 and at least one first temperature measuring element 101.
  • the first fixator 103 surrounds and/or is embedded in the atomization material simulation element 102, and the first temperature measuring element 101 is provided on the first fixator 103.
  • the cooling section 20 is provided with a hollow chamber 201 , a second fixator 204, at least one through hole 202 and at least one second temperature measuring element 203.
  • the through hole 202 penetrates the packaging material 60 to connect the external air with the hollow chamber 201.
  • the second fixator 204 is provided in the hollow chamber 201 , and the second temperature measuring element 203 is provided on the second fixator 204.
  • the mouthpiece section 30 comprises a filter element 302, a cavity 303, a third fixator 304 and at least one third temperature measuring element 301.
  • the filter element 302 is made of a porous material, and the gas in the hollow chamber 201 can enter the cavity 303 through the filter element 302.
  • the third fixator 304 is located at the cavity 303 of the mouthpiece section 30, and the third temperature measuring element 301 is provided on the third fixator 304.
  • the atomization heating simulation device shown in Figure 3 is suitable for an aerosol provision device with circumferential heating.
  • the heating element of the aerosol provision device with circumferential heating is generally arranged in a cylindrical shape.
  • the atomization material simulation section 10 enters the cylindrical heating element.
  • the first fixator 103 can be arranged around the outer surface of the atomization material simulation element 102, or can be embedded in the atomization material simulation element 102.
  • Figures 4 and 5 show the structure of a non-consumption atomization heating simulation device.
  • the illustrated atomization heating simulation device comprises an atomization material simulation section 10, a cooling section 20, a mouthpiece section 30 and a packaging material 60.
  • the atomization material simulation section 10, the cooling section 20 and the mouthpiece section 30 are arranged along the length direction of the atomization heating simulation device, and the packaging material 60 covers the atomization material simulation section 10, the cooling section 20 and the mouthpiece section 30.
  • the atomization material simulation section 10 comprises an atomization material simulation element 102, a first fixator 103 and at least one first temperature measuring element 101.
  • the first fixator 103 surrounds and/or is embedded in the atomization material simulation element 102, and the first temperature measuring element 101 is provided on the first fixator 103.
  • the cooling section 20 is provided with a hollow chamber 201 , a second fixator 204, at least one through hole 202 and at least one second temperature measuring element 203.
  • the through hole 202 penetrates the packaging material 60 to connect the external air with the hollow chamber 201.
  • the second fixator 204 is provided in the hollow chamber 201 , and the second temperature measuring element 203 is provided on the second fixator 204.
  • the mouthpiece section 30 comprises a filter element 302 and a cavity 303.
  • the filter element 302 is made of a porous material, and the gas in the hollow chamber 201 can enter the cavity 303 through the filter element 302.
  • the atomization heating simulation device shown in Figure 5 is suitable for an aerosol provision device with central heating.
  • the heating element of the aerosol provision device with central heating is generally a puncture member, and the atomization material simulation section 10 is provided with a puncture cavity 104 for the puncture member to enter.
  • the first fixator 103 can also be arranged in the puncture cavity 104, or can be arranged around the outer surface of the atomization material simulation element 102, or can be embedded in the atomization material simulation element 102.
  • the materials of each part are replaced to form an atomization heating simulation device. That is, a real aerosol-generating article is replaced by an atomization heating simulation device.
  • the durability of each part of the atomization heating simulation device is enhanced.
  • the atomization material simulation section 10 will not undergo carbonization after being heated, so it can be reused repeatedly.
  • the atomization heating simulation device of this embodiment is almost non-consumable during the heating process.
  • the atomization heating simulation device replaces the real aerosol-generating article and is inserted into the aerosol provision device, it can simulate the heating of the aerosolgenerating article to a certain extent, and can truly detect the temperature distribution inside the atomization heating simulation device, rather than the temperature distribution on the surface of the atomization heating simulation device, which has important significance in actual research.
  • This embodiment provides an aerosol provision system, which comprises an aerosol provision device and the above-mentioned non-consumption atomization heating simulation device.
  • the aerosol provision device comprises a housing 701 , a heating module and a battery module 706 arranged in the housing 701.
  • the battery module 706 is used to supply power to the heating module, and the heating module can heat the atomization heating simulation device received therein when the electricity is conducted, thereby generating an aerosol.
  • the housing 701 is provided with a receiving chamber 702, and the surface of the housing 701 is provided with an insertion port 703.
  • the insertion port 703 is in communication with the receiving chamber 702, and the atomization heating simulation device can enter the receiving chamber 702 through the insertion port 703.
  • the heating method of the heating element can be a central heating method or a circumferential heating method.
  • the heating module comprises a heating element, and the heating element is a puncture member 704 arranged in the receiving chamber. After the atomization heating simulation device enters the receiving chamber, the puncture member 704 pierces into the atomization material simulation section of the atomization heating simulation device, and the heating element generates heat to heat the atomization material simulation section from the inside to the outside.
  • the heating module comprises a heating element and a coil 705. The heating element is arranged in the receiving chamber and is made of a magnetic induction material. The heating element is configured as a cylinder 706, and the coil 705 is arranged around the receiving chamber 702.
  • the heating element surrounds the atomization material simulation section of the atomization heating simulation device. After the coil 705 is energized, an electromagnetic field is generated, and the heating element generates heat in the electromagnetic field, so that it can heat the atomization material simulation section from the outside to the inside.
  • the first temperature measuring element detects the temperature of the atomization material simulation section in the heating state
  • the second temperature measuring element detects the temperature of the cooling section in the heating state
  • the third temperature measuring element detects the temperature of the mouthpiece section in the heating state.
  • first,” “second,” etc. are used merely for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features.
  • the characteristics defined as “first,” “second,” etc. may explicitly or implicitly comprise at least one such characteristic.
  • the term “multiple” means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.
  • connection may be a fixed connection or a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediary medium, it may be the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless explicitly defined otherwise.
  • connection may be a fixed connection or a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediary medium, it may be the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless explicitly defined otherwise.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de simulation de chauffage par atomisation sans consommation et un système de fourniture d'aérosol. Le dispositif de simulation de chauffage par atomisation sans consommation comprend : une section de simulation de matériau d'atomisation (10), qui est conçue pour simuler un matériau de génération d'aérosol et réfléchir le champ de température dans un état chauffé, et un premier élément de mesure de température (101), qui est disposé dans la section de simulation de matériau d'atomisation (10) et est conçu pour détecter la température de la section de simulation de matériau d'atomisation (10) dans l'état de chauffage.
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