JP-2026076178-A - Aerosol supply device

Abstract

[Problem] An aerosol supply device is disclosed for generating an aerosol from an aerosol product, having a first section for containing a first aerosol generating material and a second section for containing a second aerosol generating material. [Solution] The aerosol supply device 300 comprises a first aerosol generator 301 equipped with a first heating element for generating an aerosol from a first aerosol generating material, and a second aerosol generator 302 equipped with a second heating element for generating an aerosol from a second aerosol generating material. A heat insulating member 305 is placed between the first heating element and the second heating element. [Selection Diagram] Figure 3

Inventors

• シャオ， ジーファン
• ヘインズ， リチャード
• イルマズ， ウグルハン

Assignees

• ニコベンチャーズ トレーディング リミテッド

Dates

Publication Date

20260511

Application Date

20251225

Priority Date

20210920

Claims (20)

1. An aerosol supply device for generating an aerosol from an aerosol product, comprising a first section for containing a first aerosol generating material and a second section for containing a second aerosol generating material, A first aerosol generator comprising a first heating element for generating an aerosol from the first aerosol generating material, A second aerosol generator comprising a second heating element for generating an aerosol from the second aerosol generating material, An aerosol supply device comprising a heat insulating member disposed between the first heating element and the second heating element.
2. The aerosol supply device according to claim 1, wherein the first aerosol generator comprises a first induction coil and a first susceptor containing a material that can be heated by penetration due to a fluctuating magnetic field, and the first susceptor comprises a first heating element.
3. The aerosol supply device according to claim 2, wherein the first susceptor is tubular.
4. The aerosol supply device according to claim 1, wherein the first aerosol generator comprises a first resistance heater equipped with the first heating element.
5. The aerosol supply device according to claim 4, wherein the first resistance heater is tubular.
6. The aerosol supply device according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the first heating element comprises an electrical resistance winding or a thin film.
7. The aerosol supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the second aerosol generator comprises a second induction coil and a second susceptor containing a material that can be heated by penetration due to a fluctuating magnetic field, and the second susceptor comprises the second heating element.
8. The aerosol supply device according to claim 7, wherein the second susceptor is tubular.
9. The aerosol supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the second aerosol generator comprises a second resistance heater equipped with the second heating element.
10. The aerosol supply device according to claim 9, wherein the second resistance heater is tubular.
11. The aerosol supply device according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the second heating element comprises an electrical resistance winding or a thin film.
12. The aerosol supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the heat insulating member is disposed between the end of the first heating element and the end of the second heating element.
13. The aerosol supply device according to claim 12, wherein the insulating member is arranged to maintain a distance of 1.5–1.6 mm, 1.6–1.7 mm, 1.7–1.8 mm, 1.8–1.9 mm, 1.9–2.0 mm, 2.0–2.1 mm, 2.1–2.2 mm, 2.2–2.3 mm, 2.3–2.4 mm, 2.4–2.5 mm, or 2.0 mm between the end of the first heating element and the end of the second heating element.
14. The aerosol supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the end or lip of the first heating element is received or positioned within a hole or recess formed in the heat insulating member.
15. The aerosol supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the end or lip of the second heating element is received or positioned within a hole or recess formed in the heat insulating member.
16. The aerosol supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the first heating element has a first outer diameter d1, the second heating element has a second outer diameter d2, and the heat insulating member has a third outer diameter d3, where d3 > d2 and d3 > d1.
17. The aerosol supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the insulating member is arranged to be in physical contact with the first heating element and/or the second heating element.
18. The aerosol supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the heat insulating member is substantially annular or ring-shaped.
19. The aerosol supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the heat insulating member includes a heat insulating material.
20. The aerosol supply device according to claim 19, wherein the heat insulating member includes a plastic material.

Description

This invention relates to an aerosol supply device, an aerosol supply system, and an aerosol generation method. background Articles such as cigarettes and cigars produce tobacco smoke by burning tobacco during use. Attempts have been made to provide alternatives to these types of articles that burn tobacco by creating products that release compounds without burning. Apparatuses are known that heat a smoky material to volatilize at least one component of the smoky material, typically forming an inhalable aerosol without burning or combustion of the smoky material. Such apparatuses may be described as “non-combustion heating” apparatuses, “tobacco heating products” (THPs), or “tobacco heating devices.” Various different arrangements for volatilizing at least one component of the smoky material are known. The materials may be, for example, a combination of tobacco or other non-tobacco products, or a mixture that may or may not contain nicotine. It is desirable to provide an improved aerosol supply device. overview According to one embodiment, an aerosol supply device for generating an aerosol from an aerosol product having a first section for containing a first aerosol generating material and a second section for containing a second aerosol generating material, - A first aerosol generator equipped with a first heating element for generating an aerosol from a first aerosol generating material, A second aerosol generator comprising a second heating element for generating an aerosol from a second aerosol generating material, An aerosol supply device is provided, comprising a heat insulating member disposed between a first heating element and a second heating element. According to various embodiments, an insulating member is provided between a first heating element and a second heating element. The insulating member may function as a spacer. The insulating member is positioned to maintain a desired distance between the two heating elements and also functions to reduce heat transfer between the two heating elements. In particular, when an aerosol product having a first section containing a first aerosol-generating material and a second section containing a second aerosol-generating material is to be heated in an aerosol supply device having two separate aerosol generators, it may be desirable to heat the two sections to different temperatures. Therefore, the insulating member is beneficial in that it allows two different sections of the aerosol product to be heated to different temperatures, helping to prevent one heating element, which can be heated to a high temperature, from inadvertently heating the other heating element to the same or similar temperature by heat conduction. The insulating material may be solid. The insulating material may also be gas-impermeable to prevent gas from passing through it. Optionally, the first aerosol generator comprises a first induction coil and a first susceptor containing a material that can be heated by penetration due to a fluctuating magnetic field, and the first susceptor comprises a first heating element. The first susceptor is optionally tubular. Optionally, the first aerosol generator includes a first resistance heater equipped with a first heating element. Optionally, the first resistance heater is tubular. Optionally, the first heating element comprises an electrical resistance winding or a thin film. Optionally, the second aerosol generator comprises a second induction coil and a second susceptor containing a material that can be heated by penetration due to a fluctuating magnetic field, the second susceptor comprising a second heating element. Optionally, the second susceptor is tubular. Optionally, the second aerosol generator includes a second resistance heater equipped with a second heating element. Optionally, the second resistance heater is tubular. Optionally, the second heating element comprises an electrical resistance winding or a thin film. The insulating member is optionally placed between the end of the first heating element and the end of the second heating element. Optionally, the insulating member is positioned to maintain a gap of 1.5–1.6 mm, 1.6–1.7 mm, 1.7–1.8 mm, 1.8–1.9 mm, 1.9–2.0 mm, 2.0–2.1 mm, 2.1–2.2 mm, 2.2–2.3 mm, 2.3–2.4 mm, 2.4–2.5 mm, or 2.0 mm between the end of the first heating element and the end of the second heating element. Optionally, the end or lip of the first heating element is received or positioned within a hole or recess formed in the insulating material. Optionally, the end or lip of the second heating element is received or positioned within a hole or recess formed in the insulating material. Optionally, the first heating element has a first outer diameter d1, the second heating element has a second outer diameter d2, and the insulating member has a third outer diameter d3, where d3 > d2 and d3 > d1. Optionally, the insulating member may be positioned to be in physical contact with the first heating element and/or the se